Hofstra Chronicle

Russell: Students Are A Success

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Four years ago, the University launched a program designed to offer a more diverse and challenging curriculum to the best incoming freshmen. Next week, the first of these students will graduate.

Students vs. Teachers

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Who has the coveted priority on parking?

University Highlights La Guardia

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

The University celebrated the life of former New York City mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia on Wednesday through film, performance, discussion and tales from friends and colleagues.

The symposium, sponsored by the University's Cultural Center and Fiorello H. La Guardia Archives, featured Thomas Kessner, a history professor and the deputy executive officer of the Graduate Center of the City University of New York, as its keynote speaker.

Paving A Path for Students

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Preparing for post-college just got easier for sophomores and juniors. A new program offers week long business trips and opportunities to networks.

Missed But Not Forgotten

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

He has a sturdy voice, and when he's not prudent about being politically correct, his speech is even musical. He labors willingly to bring himself back to Hempstead.

University Honors Max Kolb

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

The Audio, Video, Film Department's annual Friends of Max Kolb Telethon, held in Dempster Hall on May 1, raised over $3,000.

Students Win Broadcast Honor

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Two staff members of the Radio Hofstra University (WRHU) received a Folio Award for their coverage of a University student serving in Iraq.

The Fair Media Council selected Elizabeth Alfano, a senior speech-language-hearing sciences major and Dan Lantowski, junior public relations major, as the winners of the feature story long form category.

Republican BBQ Stirs Confusion

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

When the University's College Republicans decided to host a barbecue last weekend, the group needed an appropriate reason to gorge themselves on hot dogs and hamburgers. There lies the creation of the Animal Rights Barbeque.

The flyers, which stated, "meat will be served" sparked confusion on campus.

Girls Lax Looks Foward

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

During this season the Pride women's lacrosse team played with confidence and high spirits. Since the team was not awarded an at-large bid to the NCAA tournament, the end to this year's season presented an overall disappointing emotional state, and a feeling of defeat.

Softball Goes for CAAs

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Battling Towson, Pride softball keeps cool.

Defeat Ends Men's Lax Season

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

It was almost fitting that the Pride men's lacrosse team ended its season in a game that was close and became out of reach because of a large scoring drive by the opposition.

Season on Life Support After Losses

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

In the most important series of the season, the Pride baseball team was pitted against James Madison University (JMU) this past weekend. With the last seed of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) tournament on the line, the Pride was able to squeak out a 9-5 win this past Monday at Mauk Stadium in Harrisionburg, Va.

Powered By Jack & Coke

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Don't write them off as "pretty boys".

"House Of Wax" Crumbles

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Seeing Paris Hilton get killed on celluloid is perhaps the most cathartic moment on film thus far this year. Certainly, most have yearned for the heiress' demise ever since her misadventures in night-vision. Unfortunately, that scene is engulfed entirely in this mediocre gore-fest.

Obscure Deserves More Than Its Title

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Whenever you watch a horror movie, it's always so easy to ridicule and mock the heroes for their repeatedly poor decisions. Obscure offers the gamer a chance to step in the shoes of the hapless team of teens who get stuck in a school full of monsters. Obscure offers a lot of interesting gameplay options that, while unrefined, can be a lot of fun.

Volunteering At Tribeca Film Festival

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Fun fact of the day: the part of downtown New York known as Tribeca got its name from where the area is located in relation to Canal Street and what the area looks like. Hence, the triangle below Canal is known as Tri-be-ca. It is also the location of the Tribeca Film Institute, the company founded by Robert De Niro in 2002.

Everybody's Free (To Wear Converse)

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Back in 1999, Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich wrote an advice column for graduates that spread through the Internet and was turned into a song in 2002 by Baz Luhrmann. Later, ESPN columnist Jim Caple reformed it for graduating, budding pro-athletes.

"Pants" Travels Right To The Heart

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

It doesn't arrive in theaters until June, but the story behind The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants has been infiltrating the hearts of young and old for years. The story began in a book by the same title, written by Ann Brashares and published in 2001. Since then, Brashares has updated the story of four teenagers brought together by a pair of thrift store jeans into two more paperbacks and a spin-off movie.

Inspiring Budding Scientists

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Walking into Dr. Gregory Levine's office

iPods Take Podcasting to a New Level

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Who doesn't have an iPod nowadays? Apple's Steve Jobs would like to think no one, but he's striving to make that goal a reality everyday. iPods have become the biggest piece of portable technological self-expression to exist. Today people think of new dramatic ways to do more with the little Apple music player.

Miles Apart

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

We all know that no matter how old we get, there is still a strange exhilaration that can only be fulfilled by meeting a new love interest. Whether you met him or her last night or the two of you shared only a couple of nights together, there is something vulnerable and exciting during this period.

In Search of the Perfect Pants

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

It was a rainy Tuesday afternoon and I found myself wandering the halls of the Roosevelt Field Mall as I often do when the pressures of school get me down and I need to escape. However, on this particular day I witnessed a true act of fashion desperation. As I passed by the window of the Forever 21 store, I noticed two college- age girls near the front desperately robbing an anorexic mannequin of her pants.

Leading line-up

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Approximately 2,000 undergraduate, graduate and law students will celebrate

Manhattan Parking 101

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Looking for parking in Manhattan is frustrating and can be a daunting process. The congestion

Survivor Provides First-Hand Account

Thu, 12 May 2005 04:00:00 GMT

Last week, the University in conjunction with Hillel, remembered those lost during the Holocaust