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Posts published in September 2010

Letter from the Editors

The first semester back at school is always hectic.  We are forced to recover from a long summer of sun-drenched skin, salty hair and the searing hot excitement for absolutely no schoolwork (not to mention one too many vodka seltzers).  Whether you’re a new incoming student or a veteran senior,…

Ipad: Good or Bad

By: Samantha Bishal Editor-in-Chief The C.W. Post Center for Student Information in Hillwood Commons began distributing iPads at 9 a.m. on Thursday September 23.  Freshmen and transfer students lined up to receive their new computing devices with a collection of mixed reviews. The iPad project, which was initially announced this…

The Passing of a “True Renaissance Man”

By: Robert Rockefeller Staff Writer C.W. Post Campus of Long Island University recently suffered a great loss when the life of Professor Paul Gordon was tragically cut short after an automobile accident that took place on the afternoon of Tuesday September 14. He was 65. Gordon was a resident of…

Honoring the Memory of Julian Mates

Post mourns the passing of an innovative and legendary member of campus community By: Kayla Krause Editor-in-Chief A CW Post legend and honorary man recently passed away.  Julian Mates, the founding dean of the School of Visual and Performing Arts, was a brilliant man and scholar.  He was not only…

Student Success is the Main Focus at C.W. Post

By: Olivia Wicik Staff Writer Student success – that was the topic of the Welcome Convocation hosted by Provost Dr. Paul Forestell, on September 22nd.  This was an opportunity for students and faculty at C.W. Post to be brought together, and hear about what the goals of this year are.…

Keep It Movin’ Nutritional Guide

By: Kathleen Crowley Features Editor Thanks to all of you for jumping on board the Pioneer’s nutritional guide. From last weeks introductory article, I hope you all became familiar with the basics of nutrition and how to leap straight into a healthy regime –dieting and exercising being the two main…

Newman Club’s ‘International Friendship Night’ Welcomes New Members

By: Alea Rahim Online Editor Last week at the campus Chapel, the Newman club hosted their annual event, “International Friendship Night.” The president of the organization, Becky Wetzel, confidently led the occasion. The night involved several ice-breaker activities that brought the Newman club members closer to the participating international students.…

Seeing Through the Fog of C.W. Post’s Alcohol Policy

By: Dan Degerman Opinions Editor According to the Chicago Tribune, a family of a deceased college student filed a lawsuit against Wabash College in Indiana last week. The young student was found dead after a fraternity party in 2008. His family holds the college partially responsible, arguing that the institution’s…

Your Personal Time Management Guide to College Survival

By: Andrea Deignan Staff Writer As college students we do not have it as easy as many people believe, sure we haven’t entered the work force full time yet, but that doesn’t mean we aren’t working. School itself is more like a full time job and it can take its’…

Letter to the Editor

Dear Samantha and Kayla, I know it has been a very  frustrating beginning  and I appreciate all of your hard work with organizing the pieces to make it all happen.  You have a lot of support and guidance with Ms. Levin as your faculty advisor.  She has been your biggest…