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Award-Winning Scientist Hosts Lecture

By Bendik Sorensen Staff Writer On Thursday, Nov. 20, Dr. Guy Consolmagno will speak at the Inter- faith Center about the conflict between religion and science. Consolmagno is an MIT-trained research astronomer and planetary scientist at the Vatican Observatory, with degrees in Physics, Astronomy, Theology, and Philosophy; he is also…

Tips to Study for Finals

By Jill Borowski Staff Writer As finals draw near, what exactly are the best ways for students to prepare? Does basic hitting the books work? Or does rewriting notes work better? And, where should students study – in their dorms, or the library? Some students find that having a quiet…

Campus Life Awards

By Bendik Sorensen Staff Writer At the end of the month, the second round of Campus Life’s revamped student and club awards are selected; the nominations are due the last week of each month. Campus Life started rolling out a revised version of the “Student Leader of the Month” award,…

Dunkin’ with CEIT’s new Dean

By Maximilian Riesterer Staff Writer When LIU Post’s College of Education, Information, and Technology’s Student Council held a meeting for students interested in joining the organization, it wasn’t only to inform students about the council itself, but also to warmly welcome CEIT’s new Dean, Dr. Barbara Garii. The CEIT Student…

Commuters Show Their Stripes

By Kahleel Bragg Features Editor It can be seen as a privilege to dorm at LIU Post, as you have an advantage to participate in the different clubs, activities, and events that take place on campus. Sometimes it can be hard for LIU commuters to participate in clubs and activities…

LIU Chapel Helps Out During Holidays & Finals

By Chloé Margulis Staff Writer Students and faculty of LIU Post are blessed (pun intended) to have the support and services of the Interfaith Center, also known as the Chapel, on campus. The Interfaith Center encourages people to continue pursuing their religious beliefs, as well as come to appreciate those of others.…

From Player to Coach: Bryan Collins

By Brian Riley Staff Writer The football team concluded what has been an incredible season; filled with comebacks, heartbreaks, and exceeded expectations. After two consecutive losing seasons, the Pioneers have turned it around this season, and much of the credit is due to their head coach, Bryan Collins. Before the…

What do students want to see in The Pioneer?

By Dani Naess Hellesund Opinions Editor The student newspaper, The Pioneer, has informed LIU Post students for over 50 years. The paper includes campus events, news, and sports, profiles of students and professors, and provides a forum for students to express their opinions. After over 50 years, are students happy…

Differences in Dress Sense

By Harry Pearse Staff Writer We international students have a completely different fashion sense than do the Americans! Do you agree? Tight trousers or jeans (called “pants” in every other language apart from English, which I find extremely bizarre as we call pants “briefs” in England!), tight or fitted tops, shirts…

Should Colleges Overlook Prior Criminal Records?

By Julian Wilson Assistant Opinions Editor Imagine you’re a student who attends college, but there are other people around you; some who’ve been arrested before, or who’ve committed crimes in the past. Would you ignore that person, only recognizing them as a criminal? Or would you give them the benefit of…