Athletics play an important role in campus culture, even for non-sports fans. Sports teams create community spirit by uniting the masses and offer a social fabric imperative to campus life.

Commemorating 400 years since Miguel de Cervantes gave birth to his famous hero, the University celebrated the tale of Don Quixote through a series of conferences from Nov. 4 through Nov. 6. Throughout the three days, artists, professors and intellectuals remembered, dissected and shared insights about the novel.

Three seasons have passed since the Pride men's soccer team entered the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) and the first two saw a brush against the playoff door, but no busting through. Like the cliché says, "Third time's a charm."

New York State Senator Michael Balboni discussed ways to improve homeland securities and future improvements needed to ensure the safety of the United States, on Tuesday. President Stuart Rabinowitz and other school trustees attended the presentation that was part of the Distinguished Lecture Series presented by the University's Scott Skodnek Business Development Center.

In an attempt to diversify knowledge and opportunities for the University, the Center for Teaching and Scholarly Excellence (CTSE) hosted a panel discussion to assist faculty in broadening international research and programs.

The University's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa (PBK) celebrated three outstanding students who achieved the highest grade point averages of last year's freshman class.

Lackmann employees are evoking a silent, yet earnest plea to save their benefits. Over the past three weeks, some employees have adorned stickers that state, "Save Our Health Benefits" and "We Want a Contract Now!"

Going from running a 5-kilometer race in high school to running an 8-kilometer race is in Division I athletics can be a difficult task for any freshman. However, this was not the case for cross country standout Rudy Martinez. Teamed with senior Alex Maina, Martinez set the standard for the men's team.

Stephen Chbosky's The Perks of Being a Wallflower follows the underdog of underdogs; a remarkable story of a smart, awkward teenage boy named Charlie through his years of high school in a constantly changing world. The story recounts the year 1991, Charlie's sophomore year of high school.

The purpose of Senior Night is usually to say goodbye. However, Julie Tatar and Nicole Smith hope they won't have to just yet.

The year that Jim Salgado left New York and moved back to Boston, the Red Sox won the World Series. Aside from that life is good for Salgado, his wife, Carolyn, and son, Jalen.

The small but energetic crowd at Long Beach Arena witnessed just what was expected, another outstanding effort on the ice. The Pride ice hockey club displayed a masterful performance of two-way hockey en route to an 11-2 drubbing of division rival Fordham Saturday.

A group of 20 students did not let the cold weather stop them from gathering outside Tuesday to remember Kristallnacht, an event that many consider to be the start of the Holocaust.

I thought I could ignore it. Maybe turning my back to it for enough time would make it just go away. But after two years of refusing to accept its presence in the sports world I couldn't take it anymore, and I caved. That is why this column is about poker.

I hope the first group of bachelors were enjoyable, and don't forget they are still around to entertain your E-mails and thoughts ladies. I apologize that this week we had adequate space for photos of the last three bachelors, but I'll assure you that all seven men are equally good looking and you won't be disappointed in the looks of any.

Students filled Hofstra USA to form the largest collegiate choir to help record the 6,000th "Song of Love." The event held on Nov. 3 educated students about "Songs of Love," a non-profit organization that writes and produces personalized songs for children struggling with chronic or terminal illnesses.

Don't get him wrong, Joe Gardi is not happy his football team will likely be left out of the playoffs this year. Blown fourth-quarter leads, injuries, a bad call here, a ball that could have bounced the Pride's way there all irk the head coach.

"Everybody loves Brooklyn 'cause everybody got their own borough in Brooklyn." Elijaah Gules is scurrying of to meet a friend at a restaurant on Fulton Street in downtown Brooklyn, but he can spare a minute to introduce me to the borough.