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Posts published in October 2010

Politics

By Kathleen Crowley

Senator Kemp Hannon is urging all college students to exercise their right to vote this year in the mid-term elections –encouraging all to vote for the candidate who best represents their beliefs, whatever party that may be. Here is the critical information you should know:

C.W. Post Protects students and faculty from the Flu

By Max Caster Staff Writer This fall season the Student Health and Counseling Center is offering flu shots for all C.W. Post students 18 and over. The vaccinations have been available since October 1st and will continue for as long as supplies last. Students must fill out a release and…

Runnin’ With DJ Runna

Byline: Nhya East Copy Editor It was the day before school started and Riggs lawn had a sea of students in attendance bopping and swaying to the sounds of popular hits like “California Girls” and “Teach me how to Dougie,” as it does every year. The familiar aroma of barbequed…

The Facebook Craze

Byline: Kayla Krause Editor-in-Chief Social Network opened in theaters worldwide this past Friday, bringing in $23 million at the box office. The movie stars Jesse Eisenberg as Mark Zuckerberg, the inventor of Facebook. The history of Facebook and how it all began is brilliantly played out in Social Network. Depicting…

Week 3: Keep it Moving

By Kathleen Crowley Features Editor Issue Three of The Pioneer is not only an accomplishment for our new and improved staff, but a huge achievement for those continuing to follow our new nutritional guide to a healthier life style. By now, we should have figured out how to pick and…

The 500 Calorie Meltdown

By: Hope Coenen Staff Writer Trying to find ways to help look extra good in your Halloween costume or to trim down a size? Try this intense but achievable cardio workout from Robert Pennino, certified USA triathalon coach. Keep in mind that you can always adjust speed to your personal…

Blame it on the Alcohol

By: Kathleen Joyce Staff Writer Most college students have consumed alcohol before the age of 21, which is the legal age to order and/or purchase alcohol in the United States. However, adolescents under the age of 21 have sought to object to this law since it began in 1984. Today,…

Understanding Politics

By: Andrea Deignan Staff Writer In the midst of the 2008 election, the nation was bombarded with so many different kinds of media it was difficult to find simple and clear information on the candidates, and the voting process in general. Those who were well versed in politics were sometimes…

Letter from Review Editor

By: Mike Natale Review Editor So, some of you may be noticing the lack of entertainment section in the paper. Well, Loomings is taking a bit of a hiatus. With the merging of the creative arts magazine and Review in addition to the initiative being taken to bring this paper…

Hannon Slams MTA Fare Hikes

Dear Editor of the Pioneer: I would like to take this oppurtunity to express my staunch objection to an MTA fare increases. As a college student, you are trying to do more with less. Now your commute to campus or to your internship is increased? It’s outrageous. The MTA’s plan…