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Posts published in September 2012

NAACP Hosts Weekly Discussions

Eirik Bjoernoe Staff Writer LIU Post’s chapter of the NAACP is ready for a new semester with conversations and heated discussions about controversial topics. Racism and diversity were discussed during the organization’s first meeting on Tuesday, September 18, in Hillwood Commons. Every Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Cinema in…

Upcoming Events Sept. 26th to Oct. 2nd

Sept 27th Speak Your Mind Pioneer Room 8:30pm-10: 30pm Brothers and Sisters in Christ (B.A.S.I.C.) First Meeting Hillwood Commons Cinema 12:45-1:45pm Anointed Voices Gospel Choir “Thankful Thursdays” Chapel 8:00pm Sept 29th Football Game LIU Post vs. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Hickox Field 1:00pm Girls Volleyball Game LIU Post vs. Roberts…

The End of an Era for LIU Post

Dorianna Valerio Adrianna Alvarez News & Opinions Editors In about one year from now, Long Island University will welcome its 10th President. After 27 years as University President, Dr. David J. Steinberg has announced his plan to retire at the end of the 2012-2013 academic year. During his tenure, Steinberg…

PRSSA Plans First Trip and Unifies Look

Paul Kalis Reviews Editor Each academic year, LIU Post student organizations hand the torch over to a new set of officers. The Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA), the student version of The Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), the nation’s largest network of public relations and communications professionals,…

Scarce Scene at Post on the Weekends

Cristina Foglietta Staff Writer Before entering college, some students may have certain expectations of campus nightlife and partying all night in dorm rooms. Do these expectations meet reality? Many freshmen are aware that a lot of partying goes on, but maybe did not expect the parties to be never-ending. “Dorm…

Technology Profile: iPhone 5

Paul Kalis Reviews Editor On September 12, Apple announced the arrival of iPhone 5, the thinnest and lightest iPhone completely redesigned to feature a 4-inch Retina display, an A6 chip for fast performance, ultrafast wireless technology, and better battery life. According to a press release from Apple, the iPhone 5…

Copenhagen, Denmark

Peter Barell Staff Writer If you hear a foreign language on campus, there is a good chance that it is Scandinavian. Vikings, IKEA, and the guy who plays Jaime Lannister in Game of Thrones all may come to mind when you think of Scandinavia, but there is a sprawling culture…

Pioneers Destroy Cheyney 45-10

David Otero Sports Editor The LIU Post football team won its second consecutive game of the 2012 season on Saturday, September 15, when it beat the Cheyney University Wolves (1-2) by a score of 45-10. With this win, the Pioneers are now 1-0 within the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).…

Women’s Soccer Starting Strong

Eirik Bjorno Staff Writer The LIU Post Women’s soccer team is off to a good start for the 2012 season. Freshman Susanne Vistnes scored two goals to knock off the Holy Family University Tigers, on Wednesday, September 12. Vistnes and junior Alexa Niciforo led the Pioneers to the win on…

Men’s Soccer Still Undefeated

Christian Arnold Assistant Sports Editor The LIU Post Pioneers men’s soccer team remains undefeated after the first six games of the season. Led by the performance of freshman midfielder Per Forgaard on Wednesday, September 12, LIU Post defeat¬ed Nyack College 3-0 and then followed that up with a 3-1 win…