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Posts published in December 2016

History Made on the Gridiron

By Greg Vavrinec Contributing Writer The football team entered the 2016 season as underdogs, but proved all the experts and doubters wrong once the season was complete. The team entered the 2016 season with the expectation to build off its underwhelming 2015 season, finishing 4th in the Northeast 10 Conference,…

Art Students Sell Unique Holiday Gifts

By Nicole Curcio Staff Writer The original pottery work of MFA and MA art students, alumni as well as ceramic technician Vinny Osthers is being sold until Friday, Dec. 16 in the Craft Center. The Pottery Sale includes bowls, mugs, plates, jars and vases of all sizes. Students have worked…

Undefeated Spartans fight of Pioneers

Michael Otero Sports Editor The LIU Post men’s basketball team suffered a 75-64 loss at the hands of No. 5 ranked St. Thomas Aquinas College in an East Coast Conference matchup on Wednesday, Dec. 7 from the Pratt Recreation Center in Brookville, N.Y. The Pioneers, now 2-7 to start the…

Gerald Lachter Scholarship Created

By Alec Matuszak Assistant News Editor In honor of Dr. Gerald Lachter, chairperson of the psychology department and a professor of psychology for more than 40 years at LIU Post, who passed away suddenly on Oct. 12, the ELIJA Foundation has started a scholarship fund in Lachter’s name. The ELIJA…

Winter Fun For Everyone

By Nicole Rosenthal Contributing writer Winter break is an exciting time, full of snowy days, friendly faces and holiday fun. There are so many entertaining activities for college students close by on Long Island. With cold, snow days, and final exams and papers behind us, there is no better time…

To The Pioneer Staff

December 7, 2016 To the Pioneer staff, As you know, I rarely contribute to the Pioneer since this is YOUR newspaper. However, for your last fall issue of your 60th anniversary year, I want to say how proud I am of the work that you do. A great university deserves a…

Budget cuts threaten the future of the Pioneer Newspaper

To Whom It May Concern, My name is Danielle Sposato and I recently graduated in May 2016 from Long Island University Post. My reason for reaching out to you today is due to the recent budget cut that The Pioneer received this year. On behalf of myself and fellow Pioneer…

Letter From the Editor

Dear Readers, As an ‘old fox’ preparing for Pioneer retirement, I would like to take this opportunity to address recent events concerning our university as a whole, and The Pioneer in particular. On Friday, Dec. 2, I got to meet with President Kimberly Cline, along with three of her fellow…

Public Safety Officer to Retire

By Caroline Ryan News Editor Public safety officer Rosemary Spitaleri is retiring on Dec. 31 after 35 years at Post. Spitaleri began her career in the custodial department but then applied to a position in the public safety office and was accepted for the job in 1988. “My favorite thing…