Shark Scoop- December 8, 2025
- Isabela Rangel
- 1 day ago
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BY: ISABELA RANGEL / MANAGING EDITOR
Shark Scoop is a weekly roundup of five stories that examine developments in local, national, and global news, as well as a top headline in entertainment and sports.
LOCAL NEWS: Suspect Apprehended for November Shooting of Jets’ Kris Boyd
20-year-old suspect Frederick Greene was charged and taken into custody Monday morning for the attempted murder of Jets player Kris Boyd in a November shooting.
Greene, facing murder and assault charges, was arrested at the University at Buffalo North Campus, where he was later transferred to the Midtown Police Precinct for questioning.
The cornerback was shot in the abdomen November 16th, in a dispute outside of a New York restaurant. The gunman then fled the scene in a BMW X8 SUV, and has had police searching for him throughout this month. Boyd was transported to Bellevue, where he has since undergone multiple procedures for his lung and pulmonary artery. He is now in stable condition, and recently surprised his fellow teammates at their team’s facility.
NATIONAL NEWS: New York Times Files Lawsuit Against Pentagon Amidst New Regulations
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the Pentagon for infringing on first amendment rights in a new set of rules regarding coverage of American military operations.
The limitations, which went into effect last October, consist of a 21-page document that journalists must adhere to when gathering and reporting information from Pentagon sources, stating that “reporting any information not approved by department officials” could lead to punishment, “regardless of whether such news gathering occurs on or off Pentagon grounds, and regardless of whether the information at issue is classified or unclassified.”
They have also set limitations on where reporters can walk around in the Pentagon complex.
These restrictions, if not followed by reporters in the Pentagon, could result in a loss of their press passes and further access to military intel.
The Times argued that these new laws were a direct violation of first amendment rights and freedoms that were granted to press and speech, with several journalists from the Pentagon Press Corp voluntarily handing in their press passes after the rules were announced.
Since the Time’s lawsuit, which may soon grow to include other news organizations, the Pentagon has announced that a new set of news outlets (ones who agreed to their statues) will be taking their place in the press offices of the Pentagon.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS: Powerful Earthquake Strikes Japan, Displacing thousands
A staggering 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck the northeastern coast of Japan this past Monday, injuring over 30 people and displacing over 90,000 residents.
The earthquake struck about 80 kilometers offshore of the Aomori region, prompting tsunami surges that rose to about 27 inches. The impact of the earthquake is said to have left around 2,700 homes without electricity, also suspending most train services.
Japan is regionally located along the seismically active Ring of Fire, their biggest cause for frequent earthquakes, and authorities continue to warn residents of lingering aftershocks as the week goes on.
A&E NEWS: “The Love Kelly Story” To Debut at Kumble Theater
LIU Senior and fashion designer Kelly Butts-Spirito, founder of streetwear label Love, Kelly, will debut his first documentary “The Love, Kelly Story” December 10th at the Kumble Theater.
Filmed by longtime friend and collaborator Mike Granucci, his film will offer an inside look at the brand’s journey– from the beginning stages to preparing for his 2025 New York Fashion Week debut. The documentary will feature exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and details involving the company’s recent disputes with Converse.
The film’s screening will begin at 8 p.m. Wednesday, December 10, and is free admission to attend, welcoming all LIU students and more to celebrate the designer’s story.
SPORTS NEWS: Record-Breaking Weekend for the LIU Swim team at Midseason Meet
The LIU Swim & Dive team’s latest endeavors took them to Nassau County December 5-7, where they faced off at their Midseason meet with programs including Iona, Stony Brook, and other fellow NEC rivals. The Sharks delivered standout results across the board, with a few swimmers delivering record-breaking performances.
Junior Jara Wielkiewicz opened the weekend with a win in the 200 IM (2:06.10). Sophomore Finn Drysdale continued his season’s impressive momentum, taking home a gold in the 500 free (4:24.79) before breaking both a team and meet record in the 1650 free (15:24.37).
Another school record was broken in the 800 free relay, with Emilio Garcia, Finn Drysdale, Leandre Renault, and Mario Rodriguez Poulsen bringing in a record time of 6:38:13. To top it off, junior Polat Tasbasi set a new school record in the 100 breast (53.24).
Congratulations to our Sharks on another outstanding meet!