Waking up alone in bed after a night of partying is a big relief for many students. There is no awkward goodbye, morning breath kiss, or the embarrassing walk of shame back to the room. Instead, it is the calls of shame that cause the embarrassment. Going through your cell phone the morning after a party can be even worse than the hangover that accompanies a night of drinking.

When speaking to Hofstra sophomore swingman Zygis Sestokas, the first thing noticeable is how much his English has improved. After a strong showing in the fourth place game in the Great Alaska Shootout, the Lithuanian's language is not the only facet he has improved in.

Poof! That was the sound of the lofty expectations that the media and fans had put on the Hofstra men's basketball team disappearing in the blink of an eye. After an astonishing 0-3 start to the season, one with so much preseason promise, the panic pedal was stepped on with a violent thud louder than the Lion's Den student section at home games.

Imagine waking up every morning in your 8,000 square foot mansion, walking down the plush, carpeted, spiral staircase, and looking out your window at the sparkling waters of the Huntington Harbor. For George McKesson Brown, a pharmaceutical industry giant, he made this dream into a reality.

Old Dominion (5-1): The Monarchs have won three in a row and four of their last five. Of the wins, the most impressive one came against No. 8 Georgetown. The 75-62 win was Georgetown's its first loss in McDonough Arena in 24 years. The Monarchs also rolled over Florida Atlantic and Richmond.

What started just as an extracurricular activity became a career for P.J. Antonik. A University alumnus in 2002, Antonik graduated with a degree in video/television and a minor in music recording. However, it was the sport of rowing that ultimately made his life what it is now.

There were the days of picking the best of the best for the high school yearbook superlatives-where the girl who was sure she would get "Best Looking" would win, or cry if she didn't. Now a new superlative competition has arrived and the places on and around the University campus have battled for the recognition.

The Worldwide Leader in Sports, better known as ESPN, dubbed its coverage of college basketball during Thanksgiving holiday time as "feast week." For the Hofstra women's basketball team, that label could not be more fitting. After coming off what was perhaps the most heralded win in program history at No.

The first visible light in the hotel room was the clock radio. The team arrived at 4:00 AM Saturday morning, thirteen hours before the puck dropped for their first of two extremely important games. "I'll take the floor," proclaimed a groggy Ian Clugston, the first-year head coach.

The Pride women's basketball team has come roaring out of the gate thus far this season, and with the help of senior leadership and a couple of big-time games, the team has made a name for itself. Co-captain Vanessa Gidden, Hofstra's top frontcourt player, is one of those seniors who is looking to make it happen this year.

It appears there may be a new king of the Hofstra sports castle in Hempstead. Just ask the (formerly) top seeded Minnesota Golden Gophers. As opposed to the struggling, nationally renowned Hofstra basketball team, the Hofstra wrestling team is making some serious noise.

Thanksgiving break, other than being a time to meet with family, give thanks and consume liberal amounts of stuffing, is also an opportunity for students to recharge their batteries in preparation for the final stretch of the semester. The break served the same purpose for the Hofstra Pride volleyball team as they took the time off to prepare for the NCAA Tournament which kicks off this Friday at 5pm at Penn State.

So what's the big deal? Programs of Hofstra's caliber go on the road and upset ranked teams like Michigan State all the time. In the Pride's paper thin track record of achievements, this is the first time in program history of I-A competition that Hofstra defeated a ranked team.

When time ran out of Nick Colleluori's life on Tuesday morning, doctors would say he lost his battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. However, considering the sheer tenacity and valor that Colleluori fought the disease with, there is simply no way he could be called a loser.

There truly is nothing like a couple of Michael Vick middle fingers to his home crowd to embody the Thanksgiving holiday weekend...real classy guy. Now you must know why I'm such a big fan of him. Anyway, the Eagles started the post-Donovan McNabb era with a bang in Indianapolis-only problem is the bang was Joseph Addai shooting himself into the end zone all night.

With the release of The Black Parade, it has become clear that Chemical Romance fully intends on continuing their domination in the emo-rock genre. What's different this time is that there's a tinge of hope echoing through the album. Many zealous fans were anxious that it would be difficult for the band to top their sophomore effort, the platinum Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge.

-A University student received a summons on Nov. 15 for possession of drug paraphernalia in Gronigen House. -A University student was issued a summons on Nov. 15 in Hague House for possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana. -A University student was issued a summons on Nov.

Jay-Z - Kingdom Come - Def Jam Records Selling yourself sounds a lot like selling out, but Jay-Z has always been one step ahead of the game, meaning he's usually sharp enough to put himself above criticism. In this way, he's made a career of marketing himself as his own product, something he's been unapologetic about from the start.

If you're the type of person who spends time thinking about the deeper meaning of how Steve Nash plays basketball, or the cultural significance of all-female tribute bands, then this is the book for you. In Chuck Klosterman IV: A Decade of Curious People and Dangerous Ideas, the journalist and pop-culture examiner of the same name attempts to answer our most pressing questions about American culture.

After going 49 straight days without a vacation and with little relief from the stresses of classes, tests and school work, Thanksgiving vacation came as a welcomed and long-overdue break for most students. From the home-cooked meals, the reunions with friends and family, and finally being able to sleep past noon without worrying about missing classes, what's not to like about the holiday break? However, returning from this brief hiatus is where the challenge lies.