Blizzard beauty

Over the weekend, Hofstra University was hit with a blizzard that left over 8 inches of snow on the ground. One of our Pride Guides, Neil Schloth, ventured out into the sub-freezing temperatures to take photos.

His photos came out great! The campus is extremely beautiful in the snow. Since the snowstorm hit during the January break,  regular classes were not scheduled, which means there were very few students on campus. Most of the snow went untouched for days, until temperatures started to rise and the rain began to wash it all away.

Happy New Year!

Here is a video slideshow of the best Hofstra moments from 2013!

It's almost over!

As our Fall semester is coming to an end, everyone is starting to relax and campus is clearing out as students are starting to flee home! The end of every semester is always filled with busy schedules, free food, stress busters, and the finally sense of relief but now there are no more classes, work, stress and hopefully no more finals! This is what makes winter break such a magical time for all, it finally lets students relax! However, I always find leaving somewhat bittersweet. I know especially for myself, I love going home and spending time with my friends and family, however, when the holidays are over, I  find myself counting down the days until I get back to Hofstra! Although I know everyone is done thinking about school, but the spring semester is going to be here before we know it! Enjoy the time off!

For anyone who is graduating this weekend, a huge Congratulations!

Happy Holidays! 

Hofstra Students Sing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" During Finals Week

So you're sitting in the library with a few friends studying for your finals. When all of a sudden, out of nowhere, someone starts playing "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" from the movie The Lion King.

And then, a bunch of students start singing along to the music! They're walking around the library singing their hearts out. Don't these kids have to study? Why are they so chipper during one of the most stressful weeks of the semester? At first, I was annoyed. But then, it hit me.

This is what being a student is all about. Where else are you going to encounter a bunch of people gleefully singing along to disney tunes in the middle of a library? Everyone was so happy too when they finished.

I love Hofstra!

Post by Allen Polyakov.

Late Night Breakfast

One of the most popular traditions at Hofstra University is the Late Night Breakfast. Every year during finals week, there is a free breakfast buffet for all Hofstra students in our main dining area.  It felt like the entire Hofstra student body was in the Student Center waiting for breakfast to be served.

There was plenty of delicious breakfast foods: bagels, eggs, bacon, french toast, fruits, and of course, PANCAKES! While we were chowing down on our breakfast, our mascots, Kate and Willie, came around to give away free Hofstra swag!

It was an awesome evening! Being at the Late Night Breakfast with so many of my friends and classmates reassured me that I made the right decision in attending Hofstra.

Well, I have to go now and study for finals!  But before I do, here are some pictures from the Late Night Breakfast! And I bet it's going to be bigger and better next year!!!

Pet Therapy!

Students lined up today for a chance to pet their stress away with the OSLA Stress Busters event, Pet Therapy! This was "Paws-a-tively" a great way for students to reduce their stress about finals and get to just hang out with the Bide-A-Wee dogs! If you missed this event, don't worry! There is another chance to play with these dogs tomorrow, Friday the 13th! Go to the Middle Plaza Room in the Student Center anytime from 12-4 and  pet your stress away! 

Let it snow!

It is a known fact that Hofstra's has a beautiful campus, but with all the snow fall today, it is even better! With the new blanket of snow covering campus, Hofstra has never looked better! If you have never seen our campus during the snow, check out these pictures to see what you are missing!

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Photo Credit: Arielle Cruz

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Photo Credit: George Haines

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