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Volume 74, Issue 3 Wednesday, February 12, 2020 www.liupostpioneer.com New Greek Fraternity Comes to Campus Esports Arena Relocated in Hillwood hardlined, which makes for mini- mal lag while playing online. “The esports arena was moved because the esports program has surged in popularity,” John McDer- mott, the esports coach, said. “The new room has so much more space A new set of letters are coming in the near and there is a lot that can be done future, as Phi Delta Theta (PDT) is look- with the room.” ing to become the twelfth Greek organiza- The new arena now has a pair tion on campus. The new fraternity was of couches that students can sit on established in 1848 at Miami University while waiting for a computer to in Ohio. pg 2 open up or to simply watch other students game. Others use them to Happy “Galentine’s” Day lounge with friends or catch up on schoolwork. JASON GLICKMAN Students who use the room, The newly moved esports arena in Hillwood above the End Zone such as Maqueisha Tierra Gillett, a sophomore business manage- BY JASON GLICKMAN the new esports arena. ment major who is a member of the STAFF WRITER The arena recently changed “Fortnite” team, are enjoying the The Wave radio station will host a “Galen- locations to a more central spot change of venue. tine’s Day” event to celebrate female em- If students go upstairs in Hill- compared to its previous location, “I enjoy the new room,” she powerment and friendship on Thursday, wood and walk toward the location room 226, the semi-circle shaped said, “It’s better for spectators to Feb. 13. Originally inspired by the sitcom of the Pavillion, they’ll notice a room in Hillwood above the con- watch, or if we just want to hang “Parks and Recreation,” “Galentine’s Day” room with the door propped open. cierge desk. out and enjoy the company of our is an annual tradition invented by the If they peer inside, they will see The new room sports six Alien- teammates.” character Leslie Knope. pg 6 a couple of computers or people ware Aurora R7 PCs with Intel i5 But not everybody has grown Artists Compete in standing and talking while watch- 8400 cores, each with a Logitech to like the new room. “It isn’t a Juried Exhibition ing people play games on the mouse and a 240Hz monitor, which proper place for them to dump us computers. What they’ve found makes for a well-equipped gaming into,” a varsity team member said. The sculpture gallery is Hillwood 259, or as it’s known setup, according to esport enthusi- There are a total of six computers housed the “Juried” art amongst the gamers on campus, asts. In addition, the computers are in the arena, which according to exhibition from Feb. continued on page 4 4-9. Undergraduate and graduate students were Students Prepare to Celebrate Valentine’s Day welcome to submit their BY DYLAN VALIC to get her Kit Kats over traditional artwork to the FEATURES EDITOR Valentine’s Day chocolates because show, with no maximum number of pieces of the “weird flavors” in regular to select for entry. pg 9 Valentine’s Day is just around chocolatess, and he knows that she the corner and students are getting will like them better. Men’s Lacrosse Season ready for the day of love. Some stu- Some students are unable to Preview dents have big plans for the holi- spend the day with their significant day, ranging from going on a date other. Adreana Lomini freshman with a significant other, buying speech pathology major, is in a long gifts for family, hanging out with distance relationship, so they will friends, or going to see “Sonic the be mailing a gift to their girlfriend Hedgehog” in theaters. for Valentine’s day this year. The men’s lacrosse team lost to Siena Glenn Peters, senior health Many students plan to spend the College with a score of 12-14 in their first science major, plans on taking his day with family or friends. inaugural game as a Division I program on valentine out to dinner and getting “I just spend time with family Saturday, Feb. 8. Despite the loss, fresh- her flowers and a box of her favor- because that’s my love,” Sabrina man Sean Boll made a major impact in his ite candy, Kit Kats. Glenn prefers Anath, a junior nursing major, said. IDA YNNER LAGERQVIST collegiate debut with five goals for the continued on page 7 Sharks. pg 15 2 NEWS THE PIONEER New Year, New School Merch sweatshirts, t-shirts, and other articles of cloth- when they come to watch our games, they have ing ranging from $20 to $70. There are also something that says soccer on it.” various other items including dorm decora- Lanas said the store has future plans to tions, keychains and lanyards for sale. include additional teams in their merchandise. Jorge Lanas, the bookstore manager, com- “We are planning to set up other sports on our mented on his personal favorites of the new website [liunet.bncollege.com] where all sports, merchandise. “I like the blue color. It is more including those on the Brooklyn campus, will vibrant and brightens the store up,” Lanas said. be featured, as well as other departments such Other than the school color features, there as the school of nursing, business, etc,” he said. are also updated styles. “I like the new types of The bookstore chooses their apparel based quarter zips. They look very comfortable and on poll results from Instagram and Facebook. also stylish,” Brittany Fazin, a junior health It also changes the apparel seasonally and science major and resident assistant, said. students can expect to see variations of sports “The new flags are really cute; however, they team graphics, according to Lanas. “Whatever are contraband in the dorms since they are fire we find is most popular, the vendors will give hazards.” us a template to pick and choose with the uni- TIANA ONO The current sports team featured for this versity,” he said. New merchandise available at the bookstore semester is Lacrosse, with hoodies available for For any questions, comments or suggestions student purchase. Lanas said “feel free to contact me at SM722@ BY TIANA ONO Emily Poole, a sophomore sports manage- bncollege.com.” STAFF WRITER ment major who plays for the women’s soc- cer team, noticed her sport and team wasn’t The Bookstore located in Hillwood Com- featured in the bookstore. “I like how they are mons received new merchandise for the 2019- integrating sports into the bookstore so stu- 2020 academic year. The Sharks logo is fea- dents can support athletics,” she said. “I would tured in most apparel, as well as the new slogan like to be able to purchase clothes that repre- “Be True to Blue.” New items include hoodies, sent soccer to send home to my parents so that New Greek Fraternity Comes to Campus BY ANTHONY CAVARRETTA STAFF WRITER A new set of letters are coming in the near future, as Phi Delta Theta (PDT) is looking to become the twelfth Greek organization on cam- pus. The new fraternity was established in 1848 at Miami University in Ohio. Alex Atkinson, a representative of PDT, said Phi Delta Theta Fraternity will give students a new opportunity to stand out and lead with purpose. It allows individuals to take what they learn in the classroom and apply it within a real-life, entrepreneurial experience. With PDT being the twelfth Greek organiza- tion on campus, it’s important for the organiza- tion to differentiate itself from the others. “Phi Delta Theta is a premier fraternal leadership development organization,” Atkinson said. “Phi Delta Theta philanthropy and community ser- COURTESY OF PHI DELTA THETA vice are essential to the Phi Delta Theta experi- Members of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity ence, and one of the many ways Phi Delta sets itself apart from other fraternities and sorori- patients and their families, enables it to challenge themselves to achieve a personal goal ties. In fact, our open motto is: ‘We enjoy life by make an impact on the disease. and raise funds for ALS in the process. the help and society of others.’” Each PDT chapter has the opportunity to PDT has been operating for over 170 years. The fraternity’s philanthropic focus is to create unique events that impact the cause, The organization has expanded to over 275 leave Lou Gehrig’s Disease (ALS) “better than according to Atkinson. Individuals can work campuses and initiated more than 270,000 we found it,” according to Atkinson. Baseball to become Iron Phi which is the mission to men. Some students have had various reactions legend Lou Gehrig was a member of Phi Delta strengthen the Phi Delta Theta International to a new Greek Organization coming to their Theta at Columbia University in 1921. The Fra- Fraternity and the impact it has on the fight campus. ternity’s support of the LiveLikeLou Founda- against Lou Gehrig’s disease through fundrais- “I’m excited about possibly joining because tion, which supports both ALS research, ing and athletic efforts of its members who it’s like a clean slate fraternity because they continued on page 5 February 12, 2020 BOARD OF EDITORS 3 Ashley Bowden Events this Week Co-Editor-In-Chief Wednesday, Feb. 12 Sunday, Feb. 16 Arts & Entertainment Editor Business Manager • Promise Resume Day | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. • Gold Coast Movie: Harriet | 3 p.m.