Hofstra goes to New Hampshire, days 2 & 3

Final thoughts and highlights from the 2012 NH primary

In a televised speech, you can't hear the same flutter of camera shutters that must hover like a buzzing fly in the back of a candidate's mind. You see glimpses of the audience, but only in reaction to some of the questions.

Hofstra goes to New Hampshire, day 1

Rick Santorum spends an hour in a barn, and five minutes on our bus

A van is already on location when we arrive, its C-SPAN letters marking clearly that we are now in the middle of 2012 presidential politics—the early stages, at least.

Hammer Lab upgrades, but feedback comes first

In preparation for the planned renovations to the Stanford S. Hammer Lab, the Computer Center put up posters in the study space across from Axinn Library for students to write their opinions on proposed changes.

George M. Estabrook award honors dedicated alumni

At approximately two in the afternoon on Sunday, Dec. 4, everyone from congressmen and World War II marines to doctors and educators gathered in the Hofstra University Club and dined in honor of their colleagues.

Alumnus Metzger donates $1.5 million

Even though Jim Metzger only reconnected with Hofstra University in 2007, he quickly made a big impact for Hofstra Athletics. It has been recently announced that Metzger has made a $1.5 million commitment to support Hofstra Athletics.

Professor Boonshaft receives George N. Parks Award

On November 12, Boonshaft received the George N. Parks Award, which honors a musical educator who embodies leadership, perseverance and enthusiasm.

FYI airs its 100th episode

Hofstra University's longest running show, "For Your Island" ("FYI"), aired its 100th episode. The show aired at 4 p.m. on Dec. 5, on Hofstra's TV Channel 35.

School of Comm. in Rome

The School of Communications has officially been approved to study abroad in Rome during summer session II.

SGA Corner: New clubs passed

This week, the Romance Language Club, Society of Physics Students and Hofstra Goes for Gold were recognized as SGA clubs.

Public Safety Briefs 12-8-11

Two students reported that while standing in front of Estabrook Hall on Dec. 1, water was being poured and the empty bottles were thrown out the window. Public Safety responded to the room where the water and bottles were being thrown and issued an appearance summons to the residents of the room.