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PIONEER The Student Newspaper of C.W. Post January 26, 2011 www.liu.edu/cwpost/pioneer FREE Volume 58, Issue 4 Welcome Back! Outbreak on Campus Photo by Christina Cardinal Jacqueline Favaloro News Editor hospital last week. Rapson began feeling sick the fifteenth person, eight came after me,” on Wednesday, January 19 at about 8:00 p.m. said Horn. They provided a shuttle because Approximately 86 C.W. Post resi- He was rushed to Glen Cove hospital at about there was so many of us that went to the hos- dential and commuter students reported 1:30 a.m. and was released at about 10:00 pital.” Her visit lasted from 5:30 a.m. to about symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea as of a.m. While he was at the hospital, Rapson 11:30 a.m. While there, Horn was given the last Thursday January 20. William Milford, was hooked up to I.V. and given anti-nausea same treatment as Rapson. “At first I thought Director of Student Health and Counseling in- pills. Initially, Rapson thought he had eaten it was the food,” Horn said. “But now I don’t formed the Pioneer that the virus is similar to something bad at Winnick. When his room- even know, I guess it’s this virus.” other cases occurring in Nassau and Suffolk mate who ate the same thing showed no sign However, the fight to stay healthy on Counties, and is not a food-borne illness. The of illness, Rapson knew this was something campus is not over. Students on campus are incubation period for this illness is one to four more. The illness lasted from Wednesday still showing symptoms of the virus. Sopho- days, and the symptoms last for about 24-48 through Saturday. “I could definitely think of more Ulrika Berg was rushed to the hospital hours. other ways to spend my time,” said Rapson. Senior Marshall Rapson was one of Senior Kristyn Horn also went to Glen Continued on page the several students who were taken to the Cove hospital last Wednesday night. “I was Letter from the Editor The Pioneer welcomes you back! Everyone new and old, sick and healthy. If you haven’t been taken to the hospital yet, congrat- ulations! Living on campus is starting to feel like living in a bubble of germy madness and I’m finding myself happy to dodge anyone and everyone in the absolute fear of getting that “virus” – isn’t P IONEE The Student Newspaper of C. R that what they’re saying it is? I’m glad they’re sending us those W. Post emails though; it’s probably better use of their time as opposed to maybe Clorox-ing every square inch of the buildings. Oh well. As Board of Editors a senior, I have yet to see an epidemic this bad and truly feel for those who have had to start this bleak semester with it. Luckily, our News Editor was able to get the full story if you aren’t sick of Samantha Bishal Editors in Chief hearing about it already (pun intended). Unluckily, hours after writing up the story she got the bug herself. Sorry Jackie! Jacqueline Favaloro We have a large issue of the Pioneer this week. One reporter has the scoop on the News Editor new winter courses that were offered during the break, and how the courses have been Genna Apfel surprisingly useful to the student body over the years. Our brand new Copy Editor dis- Features Editor cusses the pros and cons of Blackboard- are we really using it? Our features section is Mike Natale stacked with juicy info on some clubs and organizations here on campus that wanted to Review Editor reach out to potential new members. This will be a new section of the paper that focuses Nhya East on featuring a different club every week; so if any clubs and orgs out there want a shout Opinions Editor out don’t hesitate to email us and we’ll get you in contact with a staff reporter! We also Heather Norris have a New Year, New You collage of Post students and their New Year’s Resolution prom- Sports Editor ises for 2011. Alea Rahim Our opinions section has a new addition as well. We have a staff writer who will be Emily Callaghan writing a bi-weekly relationship column; turn to page 23 to see what it’s all about. Our Layout Editors new Opinions Editor covers what’s new with Student Government. Hint, hint: the best Alex Parker coffee in the world (STARBUCKS!). Loomings is also back with some movie and music Online Editor entertainment for you to enjoy. If you find yourself interested in writing reviews or any- Andrea Deignan thing of entertainment value, contact us and we will put you through to our Review Edi- Copy Edtor tor! He is always looking for new ideas and faces. Christina Morgera As always we appreciate you picking up the Pioneer. We love feedback and/or sug- Photo Editor gestions so feel free to email us anytime at [email protected]. We are also always Anne Winberry looking for people to join our team; you have something you’re interested in? We can try Business Manager and incorporate you somehow. It looks great on your resume and you have the opportu- Taylor Williams nity to receive three credits as well! Well, that’s all for this week. WASH YOUR HANDS! Alexandra LaRocca Alyssa Rousso Samantha Bishal Promotions Editor-in-Chief Carolyn Levin Faculty Advisor Pat Aievoli Contents: Online Adviser Lee Levine News Outbreak on Campus Layout Adviser Winter Wonderland at CW Post 1 Blackboard: A Popular Tool on Campus... 6 7 Pioneer Staff Features Clubs & Organizations A Look at North Shore Euqestrian Center 9 Staff Writers: , David Otero, Make Friends, Have fun, and Serve... 9 Oliwia Wicik, Jackie Favoloro, 9 Anthony Corona, Matt Marando, Opinion SGA Gives Hillwood a Makeover Damn He Got a Point... 22 Sandra Elien, Natalie Villanueva, Nick Young, Kahlil Haywood, Matthew Saur, Kathleen Joyce, Tom Yankees Look Ahead Sports Lorenzo, Jae Kim, . Men’s Basketball Rolls Eighth in Row 24 Photogra- phers: New Year, Same Challenge ... 24 Helene Bruckner, Christina DISCLAIMER: The Pioneer is published weekly dur 28 Morgera, Kathryn Godshalk. ing the fall and spring academic semesters. All students- Post Campus, 720 Northern Boulevard, Brokville, New are invited to join. Staff meetings are on Mondays at York,11584; 516-299-2619; [email protected] . 12:30pm. Contact The Pioneer at: The Pioneer, Hill Copyright © 2010 The Pioneer, All Rights Reserved. Diverse views are presented in The Pioneer and do All materials in The Pioneer are protected by United wood Commons, 2nd floor, Long Island University,- CW not necessarily reflect the opinions of the editors or States copyright law and may not be reproduced, dis official policies of the university. tributed, transmitted, displayed, published, or broadcast- wihtout prior written permission of The Pioneer. 2 PIONEER NEWS OUTBREAK Continued from page to contact various students and this Friday night with the same staff on campus to determine sickness. “It sucks, said Berg. the source of the illness. The “It’s the worst sickness I’ve ever Nassau County Department of experienced.” Health advises that it will take According to the New York 10 to 14 days to complete their State Department of Health and tests and identify the illness. as reported by the Glen Cove The University will administer Hospital, the illness is thought to a confidential electronic survey be a possible Norwalk-like virus. to students, faculty and staff It is spread by exposure to infect- who reported having symp- ed people or contaminated food toms of the illness to assist the and water. The virus is passed in NCDOH in the determination stool and vomit. Outbreaks have of the possible cause of the ill- been linked to sick food handlers, ness. The Pioneer is unaware contaminated shellfish, and water of any staff or faculty member contaminated with sewage. who has gotten ill. It is generally spread from Since the onset of this ill- person to person contact, but ness, C.W. Post has expanded some medical reports suggest its student Health and Coun- that the virus can spread through seling Center hours during the the air during vomiting. The weekend. The infirmary was most common symptoms include open both Saturday, Janu- nausea, vomiting, and stomach ary 22 and Sunday, January cramps, and diarrhea. Those 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The infected generally recover in one C.W. Post Emergency Medical to two days. No specific treatment Service was also available to is available. Persons who become transport students to nearby dehydrated might need to be hospitals. The Facilities staff rehydrated by taking liquids by also continues to follow the mouth. Occasionally patients may Nassau Country Department need to be hospitalized to receive Photo by Christina Morgera of Health guidelines, which intravenous fluids. said Urena. “Most of the infor- tions for the Nassau County De- include the cleaning and disin- Pat Urena, a parent of a stu- mation is coming from the media partment of Health, the NCDOH fecting of classrooms, common dent living at Post who has also and not the school. A lot of these is doing a complete environmen- areas, bathrooms, locker rooms, been sick with similar symptoms kids are commuter students and tal investigation into the cause of recreational equipment, and resi- is upset with the lack of informa- now their families’ health is being these gastrointestinal symptoms. dence halls. For further updates, tion.