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Posts published in March 2013

Making Prom Possible

By Gabriella Ianiro Staff Writer. LIU Post’s women’s field hockey team is collecting prom dresses on campus for Prom Boutique, an event hosted by the Long Island Volunteer Center. The drive benefits young women in the local community who were directly impacted by Hurricane Sandy and who cannot afford to…

LIU Post’s Palmer School Recognized

Amanda Bernocco Copy Editor The U.S. News and World Report ranking out of 51 master’s degree programs in library and information studies in the U.S. that are accredited by the American Library Association ranked LIU Post’s Palmer School of Library and Information Science 39. Library Science is a program of…

Easter Around the World

Tina Kasin Online Editor Today, however, we seem to celebrate it in more of a spirit of tradition rather than remembering the origin of the holiday. With good reason, it is doubtful that running around hunting for Easter eggs, or hoping that the Easter bunny is going to visit our…

Interview With A Rocket to the Moon’s Nick Santino

Paul Kalis A&E Editor The Pioneer recently spoke with A Rocket to the Moon lead singer Nick Santino. The pop-rock group consisting of Justin Richards on guitar, Eric Halvorsen on bass, and Andrew Cook on drums released its new EP “Wild & Free,” which features 13 new tracks including “Whole…

Should Musicians Be Drug Tested?

Megan Draghi Staff Writer With common knowledge brought on by ongoing media reports on the use of steroids and its effects, we have come to expect that professional athletes will get drug tested for the use of steroids or other enhancement drugs to make sure any sporting event is being…

Women’s Lacrosse Stays Perfect, #1 in Country

Christian Arnold Assistant Sports Editor The women’s lacrosse team maintained its perfect record this week, defeat- ing the Dowling Golden Lions 1613 on Wednesday, March 20, and the Bloomsburg Huskies 97 on Sunday, March 24. The two victories move the Pioneers’ record to 70 on the season and 10 in…

LIU Professor Takes a Stance on Sugary Drinks

Rebecca Martelotti Staff Writer “The ban should have been passed,” said Kathy Isoldi, LIU professor and director of Nutrition, after Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Milton Tingling struck down Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s sugary drink portioncontrol legislation. The banned drinks included soda, energy drinks and pre sweetened ice teas. The proposed restrictions…

Aloha Hawaii, We’ll Meet Again

Mimmi Montgomery Assistant Features Editor The word aloha has several meanings in the Hawaiian Pidgin language. It is used as hello, to express love, and to some natives, it is a lifestyle. Aloha also translates into goodbye, but goodbye is never right to say after a trip to Hawaii. When…

Spring Fashion On a Budget

Rebecca Martelotti Staff Writer From fun, feminine clothes
 to studded shorts and leather jackets, there is something about spring fashion sure to suit everyone. Spring trends are hitting retail stores, as the season slowly begins to change. As a college student
on a budget, it can be depressing seeing all the…

Review of “The Place Beyond the Pines”

Andrew Morales Staff Writer “The Place Beyond the Pines” is an unforgettable drama that truly captures the essence of the bond between father and son. It delivers three authentic stories that each connect to the last. In each of the stories, we learn that choices change lives. Ryan Gosling plays…