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Posts published in January 2015

Editors’ Note

Dear Readers, Due to the onset of Snowstorm Juno, The Pioneer has opted out of publishing a print version for our first issue. Instead, we’ve published an abbreviated, online-only issue this week to keep the campus community informed despite the blizzard. Look out for our special double print issue on…

Campus Life Plans Busy Spring

By Melissa Colleary Staff Writer The Office of Campus Life has big plans for the spring semester. “We’re not about maintaining the status quo. We’re not about maintaining programs that have been here year after year. If it’s a program that has been successful, we’re going to keep it, and…

End of Semester Storm Relocates Classes

By Katie Muller Staff Writer The Fall 2014 semester ended with a blunt reminder of Mother Nature’s stormy strength. On Dec. 9, the excessive rain unleashed multiple leaks and floods on campus. There were three sizeable leaks in the roof of Hillwood in front of Subway and the café. Also,…

Continuing Shuttle Problems for Commuters

By Moa Golster Assistant News Editor It has been an unfortunate start of the spring semester for some of Post’s commuter students. On Jan. 20, the first day of classes, the off-campus shuttle did not show up either in Hicksville or on campus until after noon. Meanwhile, the shuttle’s limited…

Instrument Sale Hits A High Note

By Chloé Margulis Staff Writer The Music Department, in conjunction with the Rockley Family Foundation, held a public instrument sale at the Tilles Center during the weekend of Jan. 2, to raise money for new instrument donations to the department. The foundation provided the instruments for the sale, including pianos,…

A Zip Car Named Desire

By Margaret Pepe Staff Writer Many students do not keep a car on campus. Using the shuttle requires following a schedule, and calling for taxis can be expensive. In Oct. 2014, LIU Post made the Zip Car service available as another option for students who need a mode of transportation…

Right to Offend

By Dani Naess Hellesund Opinions Editor In lieu of the Paris shootings this month at the satirical weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo, the issue of offensive speech has become a hot topic. Around noon on Jan. 7, two terrorists with a plan to silence a loud voice in French media took their…

Arts in Brief

By Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor Jan 26 – March 21st “Concrete to Data” Street Art and Graffiti Exhibition. Curated by Professor Ryan Seslow. Jan 27 Thesis Recital: Amanda Dolle, Soprano. Great Hall, 5:30 p.m. Free, all are welcome. Jan 28 Art Dept. Presents: Visions High School Art Exhibition.…

Creative Clubs Plan For Spring

By Bendik Sørensen Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor There are as many interests as there are people on campus. With a healthy creative milieu, students can indulge themselves in the world of art and entertainment, both for credits and for fun. The privileges range from hands on work in a…