By Pete Barell Editor at large Yes, the summer is over. Am I happy about it? No. What I am happy about is the start of this column. After two years as the Arts and Entertainment editor, I have passed the torch over to the very capable hands of Mr.…
Posts published in September 2015
By Michael Otero Sports Editor Coming off a loss on Wednesday at the hands of Merrimack College, the Pioneers came out firing against Assumption College on Saturday, Sept. 12, outshooting their opponents 23-2. Even though they tallied more shots, the Pioneers found themselves down a goal near halftime. Senior forward…
By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor Trailing by 12 points midway through the fourth quarter, the football team used its late-game heroics to mount an impressive comeback against East Stroudsburg University on Sept. 3, at Eller-Martin Stadium in East Stroudsburg, Pa. In his Pioneer debut, junior quarterback Jeff Kidd paved…
By Michael Otero Sports Editor Coming off a loss to Merrimack College earlier in the week, the Pioneers looked to respond against Stonehill College on Saturday, Sept. 12. After a scoreless 45 minutes, LIU grabbed the lead courtesy of a goal by senior forward Susanne Vistnes. Less than ten minutes later,…
By Michael Otero Sports Editor The field hockey team opened up its 2015 season at home against Bentley University on Saturday, Sept. 12, and gutted out a thrilling 3-2 victory on overtime. After a quick goal by Bentley at the 3:26 mark, the Pioneers found themselves behind in the game…
By Michael Otero Sports Editor The Pioneers served up their weekend quartet of games on Friday, Sept. 11, against Salem International College and Shepherd University. The Green Machine cruised to victories in both matches as they won 3-0 and 3-1 respectively. Sophomore outside-hitter Danielle Valenza recorded six kills and seven…
By Michael Otero Sports Editor On Saturday, Sept. 12, the Pioneers earned their first win of season, beating St. Thomas Aquinas College 7-2. The Pioneers won all three matches in doubles play, led by seniors Didi Fatchikova and Lucie Chrastecka. The seniors also led the way in singles play, winning in…