By Michael Themistocleous Staff Writer The stars of the Comedy Central show, “Broad City,” spoke to The Pioneer in an interview conference call with several colleges on Feb. 20. Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson created, write, and act in the TV series. The comediennes spoke of their history, the New…
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By Kristiane Aateigen Online Editor “American Idiot” is a passionate punk rock musical, beautifully adapted from Green Day’s 2004 album with the same name, by director Michael Mayer, and guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong. The punk rocker performed the role of St. Jimmy occasionally throughout the original run at the St.…
By Jessica O’Donnell Staff Writer “Bury the hatchet” is an American English phrase meaning “to make peace.” Falling in Reverse and Escape the Fate are two post-hard- core bands, who did not have a peaceful past. The Falling in Reverse front man Ronnie Radke had been the previous front man…
By Peter Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor Sofie Hoff, senior Art major, will be holding the reception for her show “Artificiality” at the Student Art League gallery in Hillwood Commons today, Feb. 19, from 5 to 8 p.m. Hoff will be showing a new collection of conceptual pieces using plastic…
By Michael Themistocleous Staff Writer Hailing from Montauk, New York, The Montauk Project devises a sound that mixes the grunge of Sound Garden, the garage rock of The Black Keys and the beats of the Red Hot Chili Peppers. The Montauk Project has been getting some proper attention from local…
By Paul Kalis Business Manager On Friday, Feb. 7, Emmy and Tony Award-winner Kristin Chenoweth performed some of her most memorable songs and Broadway show tunes, including music from “Wicked,” “Promises Promises,” and her new album “Some Lessons Learned” in a concert appearance at the Tilles Center for the Performing…
By Peter Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor The Post Theatre Company held the Virgil J. Lee New Play Festival on Feb. 6, 7 and 8. The festival is an annual event that showcases new work from LIU Post theater students and professional playwrights. This year featured “Falling in Line” by…
By Moa Golster Staff Writer Music was a natural part of my childhood. My siblings and I attended the Swedish Music School at an early age, and my parents moonlit their academic occupations with jazz performances at night. Harmonious singing during family road trips was an inevitable pastime, and at…
By Kristen Linsalata Staff Writer Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day comes every February. Many students are excited to spend the day with their special someone and to revel in the day’s festivities. On the other hand, a lot of students are excited for the day to…
By Christa Speranza Assistant Copy Editor Going into Mitchell Kraeling’s basement to listen to various bands was a regular for some Long Island kids. Man Overboard was one of the bands that played, now well noted across the state and country. Two years ago, Mitch was diagnosed with Ewing’s Sarcoma—a…