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“Malcolm and Marie” is an Ameri- can, black-and-white romantic-dra- ma starring Coleman and John-David Washington. pg 4 The entrance to LIU Post DYLAN VALIC

African American Read-In organizations. minded and engaged citizens.” Returns to Campus BY NICHOLAS ROSA In an email to students, the The Roosevelt School is named STAFF WRITER university describes the BA in after the Roosevelt family, mainly international relations and diplo- inspired by Theodore Roosevelt, The university recently an- macy as “a comprehensive exami- Franklin Delano Roosevelt and nounced that a new school, the nation of international relations, . Roosevelt School, will be opening diplomat, and service.” The 5-Year The centers and institutes at on campus. The Roosevelt School BA/MBA is described as “a shared- the Roosevelt School will provide experience is inspired by the Roos- credit degree program leading to research opportunities, public evelt family legacies. an undergraduate and graduate seminars, workshops, educational On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the writing center The Roosevelt School offers var- degree in five years.” The PhD in programs and conferences for stu- sponsored the second annual African ious academic programs, includ- Information Studies is described dents in the programs. American Read-In on campus via zoom. ing a BA in international relations to prepare “leaders to assume posi- The school will be open for the and diplomacy, a 5-Year BA/MBA tions in research, teaching, and fall 2021 semester; the university pg 7 in international relations & diplo- practice.” is currently accepting applications. Women’s Hockey Repeats macy/masters of business admin- University President Dr. Kim- The Roosevelt School is for both as NEWHA Champions istration and a PhD in information berly R. Cline is excited for the Long Island University’s Brookville studies. new school. and campuses. The Roosevelt School will “Long Island University is The Roosevelt School maintains prepare students for policy mak- proud to further build upon the the Roosevelt legacy at LIU by of- ing at corporations and founda- exceptional heritage of the Roos- fering educational opportunities tions, leadership positions, service evelts,” she said in a press . for students interested in global Women’s Ice Hockey secured back-to-back opportunities, careers in interna- “The Roosevelt School will prepare relations, diplomacy, leadership wins in the New England Women’s Hockey tional relations, diplomacy work, students to achieve success in a and service. Alliance championships with their 5-2 win think-tanks, and work in govern- global society by guiding them to The school will be giving schol- over Sacred Heart Thursday, March. 4. mental agencies and non-profit become well-informed, critically- arships to select students in the pg 8 continued on page 2 2 NEWS The Pioneer Long Island University Announces New School

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University, as well as the chairman of the Theo- evelt Institute in 2018. The Theodore Roosevelt dore Roosevelt Institute. Institute, along with the Global Service Insti- Tweed Roosevelt earned his BA from Har- tute, and the Steven S. Hornstein Center for vard University and his MBA from Columbia Policy, Polling, and Analysis are all now part of University’s School of Business. He was also The Roosevelt School. a professor at Harvard and Columbia, and The Theodore Roosevelt Institute is used earned his Doctorate of humane letters. for research, workshops, public seminars, “On behalf of the entire Roosevelt family, educational programs, and conferences. The we are proud that Long Island University will Global Service Institute helps prepare students honor the legacy of our family through the for professional or personal lives dedicated to formation of The Roosevelt School,” Tweed service, and provides advanced educational Roosevelt said in a statement about the new initiatives. school. “ exciting academic venture will The Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, prepare graduates to carry forth the highest Polling, and Analysis informs people about standards of professionalism, diplomacy and critical issues, trends, and attitudes in the integrity represented by the extraordinary and world. This center will help provide The Roos- Courtesy of Long Island University unparalleled reputations of Theodore Roos- evelt School with research, analysis, and inde- evelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Eleanor pendent polling. Roosevelt.” “We are proud to offer such a vibrant cur- Roosevelt School programs. “I’ve been thinking about getting a doctor- riculum, designed for today’s interdependent “This is a great addition to LIU. I know a ate, but I haven’t found a program that I like world, which will equip students with the lot of students that would be interested in at- yet. I’m really happy to hear about this,” senior ability to think and act globally,” LIU Board tending,” junior music education major Diane psychology major Brianna Weizerman said. “I of Trustees Chairman Eric Krasnoff said in a Marques said. “I think the new school is going looked at their doctorate program and it seems statement. “The Roosevelt School exemplifies to bring a lot of opportunities to students.” really interesting. I’m definitely going to con- Long Island University’s position as a nation- The great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt, sider the Roosevelt School for getting my PhD,” ally recognized research and teaching institu- Tweed Roosevelt, is the chairman of the Roo- she said. tion.” sevelt School. He is a professor at Long Island The university launched the Theodore Roos- Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Approved for the Public by the FDA

“The authorization of this vaccine expands options. the availability of vaccines, the best medical “I think because Johnson & Johnson is such prevention method for COVID-19, to help us a trusted household name, many people will in the fight against this pandemic, which has feel more willing to get this one,” she said. “For claimed over half a million lives in the United those who are still skeptical I would tell them States,” FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet Wood- it’s only normal to feel hesitant since COVID-19 cock said in a release statement. has only been publicized for one year. However, Johnson and Johnson submitted their ap- just like every other sickness and disease over plication to the FDA on Feb. 4, and one dose the years, doctors and scientists have dedicated was shown to be 77 percent effective against a their time and knowledge to aid the public and BY JADA HARRISON severe COVID-19 case in a massive study which prevent more deaths. Vaccines have been ef- STAFF WRITER spanned across three continents. The company fective for other diseases and infections which said that their plan is to deliver 10 million even from a child have been administered to us. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doses to the U.S. and increase that to 100 mil- We have trusted those, let us now trust science has authorized the use of the Johnson & John- lion by the summer. and technology once more because things and son COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. This will The vaccine effectiveness rate raises con- time change.” become the third vaccine to be approved after cerns for students such as junior nursing major President Joe Biden announced on March 2 Pfiezer and Moderna. A panel of experts from Jahaila Harley. that because of the help by manufacturer Merck the FDA unanimously voted to approve the vac- “Effectiveness of a drug is vital and this vac- & Co., there will be enough vaccines available cine for emergency use on Feb. 26. cine being at a lower rate than the other two for the entire U.S. adult population by May. The emergency-use authorization will be that are available does not seem to be in the distributed to people 18 years or older, while best interest of the public,” she said. “The main also rapidly increasing the availability of the goal of drug development is effectiveness and vaccine because it requires one shot. Pfiezer safety.” requires two doses to be taken 21 days apart, Harley does believe however people will which has been a difficulty for many people try- be more inclined to choose the Johnson and ing to get the vaccine. Johnson vaccine over the Moderna and Pfiezer March 10, 2021 BOARD OF EDITORS 3 Dylan Valic Events this Week Editor-In-Chief Wednesday, March. 10 Features Editor Co-Layout Editor • Mark Toland the Mentalist | 7:30 p.m. Mark Toland performs for students. Emma Robinson News Editor Photo editor Thursday, March. 11 Promotions Manager

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since the start of the spring semester, but now is better than Bamboo, it doesn’t compare to houses the campus’s newest eatery, Sazon Twisted Taco, the eatery that had previously Mexican Grill. been in that location. Featuring a menu of quesadillas, Sazon Students who are interested in trying takes the place of Bamboo, a ramen shop that Sazon’s food can visit them in Hillwood Com- used to operate in Hillwood. Students will have mons during common hour. a choice between cheese, chicken, beef, or veg- etarian quesadillas. Students had disagreements over the qual- ity of the food. Sophomore education major Alexandra Smith likes the food and is happy to see it come to campus, while sophomore psychology major Kristina Lavardera thought the food was “okay.” “They weren’t very consistent. I got it Dylan Valic yesterday and today, the first day the chicken Sazon Mexican Grill was shredded, today it wasn’t [and] it was very BY DYLAN VALIC greasy,” she said. EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Junior criminal justice major Schuyler Valensky loved the food and described it as Students entering Hillwood Commons may “bussin.” have noticed a bustling kitchen in the room Both sophomore education major Brooke next to Subway. This kitchen has been closed Tanner and Valensky agree that while Sazon ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Film Review: Malcolm and Marie BY JAMES BONNER STAFF WRITER

“Malcolm and Marie” is an American, black-and-white romantic-drama starring Zendaya Coleman and John-David Washing- ton. The film follows the filmmaker Malcolm and his girlfriend Marie after the premiere of Malcolm’s latest movie. The couple examines Marie’s role in the premiere as well as the complexities of their relationship in this almost two-hour film. The movie was created after Coleman had Courtesy of to suspend filming for her role in HBO series “Euphoria.” Coleman and “Euphoria” filmmak- 36 while Zendaya is 24. Their age difference is loves the film. er Sam Levinson wanted to see if they could 12 years. “First of all, I think it’s very important that create a movie during quarantine and “Mal- Post alumna Samantha Uebel shared her it’s a love story with people of color in it,” she colm and Marie” was the outcome. The movie thoughts on the movie. said. “I feel like those are very much things was shot in a Northern California house in two “The first impression is that the movie that are coming to the forefront nowadays but weeks. seems suspenseful, sad, and bitterly truthful. we’re still lagging a lot when it comes to diver- In an article published by the New York Love isn’t as simple as people think it is,” she sity- but not just diversity but diversity being Times, co-star Zendaya Coleman explained the said. natural.” creativity on set, She goes on to speak on the classic look of John David Washington is African Ameri- “You know, it’s funny if you would have told the movie. can, and Zendaya has mixed ethnicities of us that there would be a conversation around, “I think putting the movie into black and African American, German and Scottish. you know, awards or whatever, that’s crazy! We white added an old Hollywood glamour to it, Beshers goes on to explain the nuances of a were all just figuring it out together,” Coleman which is ironic because it’s supposed to be relationship through the film’s use of black and said. about the realities of love and life.” white. Zendaya talked about some of the details Uebel says that she identifies with Malcolm “Love isn’t just about the good moments. of the movie, “The film’s script was largely as a character. It’s about the good, the bad, the ugly, the amaz- panned and set off several discussions on social “I’m similar to him in that way, I’m also a ing, all the in-between, no black and white- just media about the age difference between the hopeless romantic,” she said. grey areas because things aren’t black and stars.” This is because Washington is currently Charli Beshers, another alumnus of Post whwhite in real life.” March 10, 2021 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 5 Hollywood’s Pandemic Party: 78th Annual Golden Globes

controversy in their opening remarks. “You deserved.” gotta change that,” Fey said. “Minari” won the award for Best Motion A spokesperson for the HFPA told the Los Picture: Foreign Language. Angeles Times that allegations of unethical Rosamund Pike, who starred in “I Care a practices and racial bias are “entirely false.” Lot,” won the award for Best Actress in a Mo- “Nomadland” won the award for Best Mo- tion Picture: Musical or Comedy. tion Picture: Drama. “Nomadland”’s director “Schitt’s Creek” won the award for Best Chloe Zhao won the award for Best Director: Television Series: Drama. Actress Catherine Motion Picture. Zhao also made history by be- O’Hara won the award for Best Actress in a ing the first Asian woman to win Best Picture Television Series: Musical or Comedy. Drama as a producer. “This show is absolutely hilarious,” senior Andra Day, who starred in “The United film major Donna Neil said. “I’ve seen every States vs. Billie Holiday,” won the award for episode at least twice, and every time I laugh Best Actress in a Motion Picture: Drama. so hard. ‘Schitt’s Creek’ deserves every single Sacha Baron Cohen, who starred in “Borat award it wins.” Subsequent Moviefilm,” won the award for Jason Sudeikis, who starred in “Ted Lasso,” BY CHRISTOPHER TRICK Best Actor in a Motion Picture: Comedy. “Borat won the award for Best Actor in a Television STAFF WRITER Subsequent Moviefilm” also won the award for Series: Musical or Comedy. On Sunday, Feb. 28, Hollywood gathered Best Motion Picture: Musical or Comedy. “Io Si” (Seen), a song featured in “The Life at The Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Califor- Chadwick Boseman, who starred in “Ma Ahead,” won the award for Best Original Song: nia, to celebrate the 78th Annual Golden Globe Rainey’s Black Bottom,” won the award for Motion Picture. Awards. Best Actor in a Motion Picture: Drama. “Soul” won the award for Best Original Tina Fey and Amy Pohler took to the stage “The Queen’s Gambit” won the award for Score: Motion Picture. “Soul” also won for Best to present the winners with their awards. Best Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Mo- Motion Picture: Animated. Breaking from the norms of the annual tion Picture Made for Television. Actress Anya Aaron Sorkin, who directed “The Trial of ceremony, Poehler and Fey hosted the event on Taylor-Joy won the award for Best Actress in the 7,” won the award for Best Screen- separate coasts stitched together by the broad- a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion play: Motion Picture. casting company. Instead of performing in Picture Made for Television. Mark Ruffalo, who starred in “I Know This front of a room full of celebrities, both come- Gillian Anderson, who starred in “The Much Is True,” won the award for Best Actor in dians performed in front of a room filled with Crown,” won the award for Best Supporting a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Motion first responders. Actress: Television. Actor Josh O’Connor won Picture Made for Television. Though many actors and actresses were the award for Best Actor in a Television Series: John Boyega, who starred in “Small Axe,” rewarded for their exemplary performances, Drama.“” also won the award for won the award for Best Supporting Actor: Tele- some controversy arose regarding the nonprofit Best Television Series: Drama. Actress Emma vision. Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA). Corrin won the award for Best Actress in a Daniel Kaluuya, who starred in “Judas and According to an article published by the Los Television Series: Drama. the Black Messiah,” won the award for Best Angeles Times, the HFPA has been known to “I thought this show was awesome,” sopho- Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture. engage in unethical practices such as issuing more history major James Bracco said. “I’m “In spite of the many controversies sur- payments to its members and taking kickbacks really into history, and I thought this show was rounding the event, I was pleased with the from celebrities to whom the organization has such an amazing representation of the time pe- winners,” junior communications major Carter issued awards. riod. It makes me wish I was there, in a sense.” Joseph said. “Both men and women were In addition to shady dealings, the Los Jodie Foster, who starred in “The Maurita- rewarded for the amazing performances, and Angeles Times also revealed that there is not nian,” won the award for Best Supporting Actor many different types of films were honored for one Black member among the 87 people that in a Motion Picture. their uniqueness.” make up the HFPA. This caused people to sus- “I’m really happy she won,” freshman film In an interview with Entertainment Week- pect that a number of Black directors and cast major Jessica Huntsman said. “I really enjoyed ly, Fey and Pohler commended the winners and members were not nominated for awards even some of her movies like ‘Taxi Driver’ and ‘The hoped to see a happier and healthier America though many believed they deserved to be. Silence of the Lambs,’ and I enjoyed this movie, in the coming months. Tina Fey and Amy Pohler discussed this too. She’s a great actor, so the award is well-

ADVERTISEMENT 6 FEATURES The Pioneer ESTA Celebrates Artists of Color with Cabaret scious casting,” Vianna said. she proposed it to the ESTA board, along with She detailed many instances where this Yaya Muñoz. In her freshman year, Quiñones turned out to be the case. After her voice over, was in this show the first and only year it took Vianna sang a song from the role she was not place until this weekend. Quiñones hopes to chosen for, and this cabaret gave her that plat- make it an annual event. form to do so. “Now as the diversity and inclusion member Sophomore musical theatre major Luna of the ESTA board, I brought this back because Giovenella directed the cabaret, and worked I think it’s very important to always make sure hard to put it together. everyone’s voice is being heard, especially in “I’ve had them send me songs that they theatre,” Quiñones said. want to sing, and songs that I’ve chosen for Giovanella, Quiñones and Vianna wanted to them because you have a limited repertoire to put a message out to their theatre department Courtesy of Sophie Quinones choose from as non-white people,” Giovenella and the rest of the campus with this cabaret. said. “I think if there’s any message, it’s just: BY SHELLEY DEAN In , Giovenella put together a caba- pay attention. Not necessarily that you have STAFF WRITER ret of songs that meant a lot to the actors sing- to enjoy this certain thing because this person ing them, as well as Giovenella herself. did it or anything, but just like, here’s my This past Saturday, March 6, the Emerg- “Thankfully a lot of them have songs in their to speak and your space to listen,” Giovanella ing Student Theatre Artists (ESTA) Club on native languages they want to sing or songs said. campus put on a cabaret that celebrated art- from Brazillian musicals or things that we don’t If students missed the cabaret this year, ists of color. With 13 artists from freshman to typically look at from a western perspective,” they can catch it in the years to come. senior, this student run cabaret was directed, Giovenella said. “It’s going to be something very special you proposed, edited and produced, completely by Songs came from musicals and shows such don’t want to miss,” Quinones said. students. as “In The Heights,” “Hamilton,” and “Coco.” The show opened with freshman theatre “I’m singing ‘Proud Corazon’ from ‘Coco.’ arts major Ester Vianna doing a voice over on I’m singing in front of a gorgeous Puerto Rican DeAndre Smith speaking to students about his buisness her experiences as a BIPoC artist. Vianna out- flag in the background. This is one of the first lines a specific instance when a white actor was times that I’ve been very open about my own chosen over her for a role that was written for cultural identities in the department,” junior an actor of color. musical theatre major Sophie Quiñones said. “The colorblind casting was not a color con- This cabaret is special for Quiñones because The Hidden Opponent Raises Awareness for Mental Health BY NICHOLAS ROSA STAFF WRITER “We’re handing out green ribbons, Students can find out more about The A student organization, The Hidden Op- which is the same color as The Hidden Oppo- Hidden Opponent by emailing randy.karlson@ ponent (THO), handed out ribbons to students nent logo. It’s to raise awareness as an athletic liu.edu or by following tho_liu on Instagram. to help bring awareness to mental health. THO community for mental health,” senior health has student led organizations, referred to as science major Cavanaugh said. “I think chapters, that are run by campus captain am- mental health is so overlooked, especially in bassadors across the United States. athletics and sports culture. As a community at THO is an “accredited non-profit and LIU, I think we definitely need to touch upon advocacy group that raises awareness for this subject, especially now during COVID.” student-athlete mental health and addresses “In athletics you can’t have a mental the stigma sports culture,” according illness, nor can you have an eating disorder, or to their website. THO was founded by mental any psychiatric issues because your coaches al- health and body image advocate Victoria Gar- ways tell you to push harder,” Cavanaugh said. rick. She is a mental health and body image “I think that as a community, wearing the rib- advocate. Garrick is a former division one vol- bons is showing your support for those who do leyball player, TED Talk speaker, as well as the have a mental illness. It makes it a much easier host of the podcast, “Real Pod.” Her podcast environment for those who are struggling to discusses mental health, body image, and “real maybe talk about it with a fellow teenager or talk.” fellow classmate.” THO’s mission statement is “to address The Hidden Opponent describes their the negative connotation surrounding mental community as a “safe space for all student-ath- health especially within sports culture. We plan letes to feel heard, supported, and loved.” They to promote the conversation of mental health believe that people should be able to speak with hopes of improving the culture among about mental health without being judged, or student-athletes.” viewed as weak. March 10, 2021 FEATURES 7 African American Read-In Returns to Campus BY ANDREW SCARPACI SPORTS EDITOR

On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the writing center sponsored the second annual African American Read-In on campus via zoom. The African American Read-In has been an effort to encourage communities to read together, mainly focusing on African American books and authors. It was founded in 1990 by the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English. The purpose was to bring awareness to the significance of literature dur- ing Black History Month and has reached over six million individuals over the past 30 years. Public Safety Administrator & BSU Advisor Nilda Nelson has been hosting these events over the last two years on campus. Nelson is extremely passionate about these types of events offered to herself and others. “It was a beacon of hope. I can write as The Uniondale high school orchestra Courtesy of Nilda Nelson an administrator to fix a problem, however, I couldn’t write my own personal journey or express my own thoughts because there’s no Nelson was very motivated to share this had more people willing to come in and express room for that,” she said. “It’s been a year, I experience with as many people as possible. themselves.” have been able to express myself as an Afri- “With the Post 101 class this year, we used Nelson loves having these events due to can American, as a mother who raised Black herstory as the textbook theme, teaching empa- their effect it has on everyone involved. youth and as an educator that fills a plight how thy and compassion,” she said. “It’s a platform to tell stories. Alumni do America doesn’t champion African Americans Nelson Claims it was much easier to sched- work stories not told at work. If you’re not writ- the way they should”. ule the events this year as compared to last ing where and when do you find the time, being While this year’s events are much more year. in a group, you find time to do it,” she said. “It’s subtle due to Covid, Nelson is committed to “Everyone knew about it, everyone was in great to have alumni with current students, so getting the most value out of it. their homes, they didn’t have to worry about they don’t feel as they tell their story or “Last year, we had write-ups with poems, traveling. Last year we used the theatre, had know someone who’s gone through different writers, dancers and therapists to talk about audio and had Uniondale high school perform,” experiences and learning about it. You remem- anxiety and oppression, curtailing this year to she said. “This year, it was much calmer be- ber lines that are important.” people just giving their stories,” she said. cause people that couldn’t speak could, and we

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Courtesy of the women’s hockey team BY ANDREW SCARPACI SPORTS EDITOR “We focused on the things that were in fairly regularly with only a few bumps along our control. Early on, we truly learned what it the way,” she said. “There are teams that did Women’s Ice Hockey secured back-to-back meant to be adaptable, from doing zoom video not have the opportunities we had this year wins in the New England Women’s Hockey sessions to review/learn team systems to being to play, so to be able to finish the year raising Alliance(NEWHA) championships with their creative with the small group workouts,” he another cup is second to none.” 5-2 win over Sacred Heart Thursday, March. 4. said. Once again, Harmison repeated her stel- This was the second game in a best of three se- The Sharks had a rough start to the season, lar performance in the NEWHA championship ries, with the Sharks securing the win in game losing their first five over their non-conference tournament. By only allowing two goals each one of the series 3-2 in overtime on Tuesday, opponents. Morgan made clear these were game against Sacred Heart, she put her team in March. 2. learning battles that helped defeat Sacred a great position. Last year she had three con- After winning the conference title in their Heart when the time came. secutive shutouts in the tournament. inaugural season last year, the Sharks were “Our plan has always been about getting Being given the opportunity to start such looking to capitalize and prove they could play better each day. We know that it’s going to important games is what really fuels me to through all uncertainties of a Covid stricken take time to beat the Nationally ranked op- perform. My coaches and teammates have the season. Their season was delayed from the fall ponents. With that being said, we need to play confidence in me to perform my best and give of 2020 until the start of 2021. them to measure our growth as a program,” he them a chance to win each game,” Harmison Head Coach Rob Morgan was excited when said. “Our team understands the importance said. “Your energy just peaks at that first puck he found out the Sharks would have a chance of learning from the past so that we can be drop, and then you control everything you can to defend their title after the long wait. stronger in the present. This mindset and their from there to help your team until you can “Having the opportunity to compete for a positive energy is what allows for the team raise the cup after the final buzzer.” championship is the key motivating ingredi- environment that we all enjoy.” Defenseman Julia Hoffman played terrific ent for our team,” he said. “When we found Starting Goalie Kenzie Harmison is ex- with two extremely timely goals. She secured out that we could have an abbreviated season tremely proud of winning the conference the victory in game one with the overtime win- that would conclude with a best two of three championship this season. ner, and followed it up with the go-ahead goal playoffs, it was exciting news for everyone “Winning the NEWHA championship back early in the third period. involved.” to back is special for so many reasons. Not only “In both situations, I feel like everyone’s Despite the awkward shortened schedule, is it our second championship in just two years anxiety was high because all we wanted to do Morgan clarified he and his team focused on of the program, but we did it all under such was win, but after scoring both of those goals, the things they had to, without worrying about unique circumstances. This season our team it was like a stress reliever,” Hoffman said. “It the outside circumstances. was lucky enough to be able to train and play felt as if a weight had been lifted off of our

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shoulders, and it was an overwhelming feeling of emotions for not just they take the ice. me but the whole team.” “It is, of course, a huge accomplishment for all of us on the hockey Throughout the season, Hoffman focused on playing to her strengths team and the school. It shows that we can do whatever we set our minds and was confident in her team’s ability to compete through anything. to even during this difficult time and that we are ready to take the next “I wasn’t worried about the uncertainties in the beginning because step in making this program even greater,” she said. “If we can do this, I was confident in my coaches’ choices and plan for our season,” she we can really do anything, and I think our team is ready to do even said. “Winning the NEWHA back to back is just an unbelievable feel- greater things now.” ing. I already had a feeling that we would win because I know my team and coaching staff’s capabilities, and I believe that we could accomplish anything if we put our minds and skills to it.” Matilda af Bjur had one of the greatest offensive performances in team history during game two with a hat-trick in the 5-2 win. The first goal in period two tied the game at one and gave the Sharks the momen- tum they needed to capitalize. Her next two goals in the third secured the victory and the title. Matilda was the team’s third-leading goal scorer last year with 10, but with only one goal so far this season, she was due for a huge game. Bjur was proud to be able to contribute the way she did when it mattered most. “It is an amazing feeling that I could end the season so great person- ally, but it is even a greater feeling that I could do this for my team,” she said. “Being able to do this in such an important game for my teammates is really great. It was an amazing game but sad that the season is over so soon.” Bjur feels it is a big accomplishment to represent LIU every time LIU Gymnastics Competes In Inaugural Event uneven bar routine, while freshman Lauren Miller posted a 9.375 on vault. Lapp led the team on the balance beam by posting a 9.800 rou- tine, while sophomore Amanda Loo led the sharks on the floor by post- ing a 9.725. In the all-around, sophomore Katy Koopman posted a score of 38.175. Women’s Gymnastics Head Coach Randy Lane was pleased with how the first meet went. “The team and staff were very excited to begin the season and to begin the program by having the first gymnast compete in the first event for the Sharks. When Lauren Miller, who was the first gymnast ever to commit to LIU, competed as the first person ever for LIU gymnas- tics, she created Herstory,” he said. “As the first head coach of this new program, it was important for me to have the first ever gymnast compete in the first ever routine for the Sharks. Lauren was excited, proud and humbled.” Similarly, Miller was also pleased with how the first meet went. Courtesy of LIU athletics “I would say the inaugural gymnastics competition went really well. The team’s energy was super high, and we had a lot of fun. Given the BY THERESA MORRISSEY limited time to prepare and practice due to the pandemic, we put up our STAFF WRITER best gymnastics.” Women’s Gymnastics will continue to compete before the EAGL Saturday, Feb. 13, was a historic day for Long Island University. The Championship on Saturday, March 20, in Towson, Maryland. date marked the inaugural competition for the Long Island University Women’s Gymnastics Team. Women’s Gymnastics competed in their inaugural meet against the University of New Hampshire at the Pratt Recreation Center. The Sharks had a strong showing, but were narrowly defeated 192.050 - 190.575 in the East Atlantic Gymnastics League ac- tion. LIU had several standout athletes who were able to post solid scores for the team. Freshman Alisson Lapp was able to post a 9.700 on her 12 SPORTS The Pioneer Upcoming Garrett Metcalf Ranked Among Game Schedule Top NCAA Goalkeepers Results Football Football Sunday, March 7 vs Bryant Sunday, March 14 at Sacred University Heart University @ 1 p.m. Win 24-19

Men’s Lacrosse Women’s Ice Hockey Saturday, March 13 vs Hobart Thursday, March 4 vs Sacred College @ 12 p.m Heart University Win 5-2 Women’s Lacrosse Wednesday, March 10 at Wag- Men’s Lacrosse ner College Saturday, March 6 at Sacred Heart University Men’s Soccer Win 13-10 Monday, March 15 vs Fairleigh Dickinson University @ 1 p.m. Women’s Lacrosse Saturday, March 6 vs Sacred Women’s Soccer COURTESY OF GARRETT METCALF COURTESY OF GARRETT METCALF Heart University Tuesday, March 16 at Bryant Garrett Metcalf playing ice hockey Win 12-8 University THERESA MORRISSEY and proved the legitimacy of the pro- STAFF WRITER gram in a dominant performance over Men’s Soccer Volleyball RIT,” he said. “His nomination for the Monday, March 8 vs Sacred Friday, March 12 vs Sacred Long Island University Men’s Richter Heart University Heart University @ 2 p.m. Hockey knew they were getting a star Award captures his on-ice success Win 1-0 player in graduate student Garrett Met- here at LIU in such a short period of Tennis calf, but they had no idea they would be time. We now wish Garrett much suc- Bowling Friday, March 12 at Mount getting an athlete who would be con- cess as he becomes the first player in Sunday, March 7 at NEC Meet St.Mary’s College @ 11:45 a.m. sidered for the best goalkeeper in the program history to sign a professional #3 NCAA. contract.” 2 wins - 1 Loss Fencing Metcalf was named to the 2021 Garrett Metcalf has had a great Saturday, March 13 vs Sacred Mike Richter Award Watch List by the experience with a plethora of memo- Volleyball Heart University @ 8:30 a.m. Hockey Commissioner’s Association. ries to take away from his time playing Tuesday, March 9 vs Fairleigh The Mike Richter award is given an- NCAA Hockey. Dickinson University Men’s & Women’s Golf nually to the top goalie in men’s NCAA “It was an emotional last two games Win 3-1 Monday, March 15 at Peacock Division 1 hockey. Metcalf was also for me. My college experience was not Invitational named the 2020-2021 State-By-State what I expected, but I would not have Tennis MVP for his state of Utah by Col- changed it for anything,” he said. “The Saturday, March 6 vs Wagner lege Hockey Inc. time goes by fast,so you have to learn College Metcalf posted several solid statis- to enjoy the little things and treat every Win 6-1 tics in his first season as a shark. Met- day like it could be your last. Because calf posted a season-high of 42 saves one day you’ll blink your eyes, and your Fencing on Jan 15, 2021, against Army West four years will be over.” Sunday, March 7 at St.John’s Point. Metcalf also posted 305 saves University and a .900 save pct. Metcalf thought Win 16-11 his season was a success. “I thought the season was good. I enjoyed being a part of this historic season and look forward to watch- ing the program grow over the years. Personally, I felt my play gave our team a chance to win,” he said. “I felt I was peaking right as we had to quarantine and couldn’t find that same level once we got out, but overall I was happy with my season.” Head Coach Brett Riley had noth- ing but positive things to say as Metcalf moves on from LIU. “In the net, Garrett gave us a chance to win on every single night. He made history standing on his head against Holy Cross in our opening night win