Gabriella Ianiro After witnessing the change in light bulbs and the removal of electric doors this semester, students on campus began discussing whether the renovations were caused by the University’s high electric bill. However, William Kirker, director of Facilities Services disproved this rumor. “I have not heard of the rumor…
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Akilah Courtney Staff Writer The shootings at Lone Star College’s North Harris Campus in Texas and Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut have sparked debate and conversation about gun rights in America. Additionally, the shootings have combined the terms gun own- ership and education in the same sentence. According to…
Olivia Wicik Editor in Chief Have you ever felt so motivated in your life, that you would stop at nothing to get where you needed to be? If there’s a burning fire inside of you to achieve a goal you’ve set for yourself then you could relate to Donna Drake. Elementary…
Megan Draghi Staff Writer Winter snowstorm Nemo shut down the LIU Post campus for two days. The snowstorm, which brought in a total of 11.4 inches, caused school officials to suspend classes for the rest of the day on Friday, February 8. Blizzard warnings started to go off on people’s…
Briana Longo and Brittany Lercara For a second time this semester, the campus Office of Public Safety has advised the Pioneer that crime information from mid-November through mid-January is not available. The Pioneer is unaware, therefore, whether any crime information exists for that time period. However, the Pioneer is aware…
Photo by CHRISTINA MORGERA Amanda Bernocco Staff Writer LIU Post has been certified as silver by Out of Work for its resources to help lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual students (LGBT). Out of Work is an organization that strives to help the LGBT community gain equality in the work force.…
Photo by MIMMI MONTGOMERY Mimmi Montgomery Assistant Features Editor A new chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists has been formed at LIU Post this semester. By joining, journalism majors and other interested students can grow valuable future contacts, attend career-inspiring events and possibly obtain scholarships. “SPJ offers chances for…
Photo by WWW.CLEVELAND.COM Julia Rosén Staff Writer On Wednesday, January 30, the Xi Chapter of Hermandad de Sigma Iota Alpha Incorporada hosted an event in the Hillwood TV room about the misuse of drugs, including over-the-counter and prescription drugs. It was the first time it held this kind of event.…
Photo by CHRISTINA MORGERA Abigail Brosnan Staff Writer Pratt After Dark, the indoor carnival held at Post each February in the Pratt Recreation Center, featured various free activities for students. Recreational Sports, Residence Life, Student Life & Leadership Development, Dining services and the Division of Student Success sponsored this event.…
Amanda Bernocco Staff Writer Thomas Neuschul, an LIU Post graduate social work student, won the 2013 National Association of Social Workers (NSAW) award. His professor and role model, Dr. Elissa Giffords, nominated him for this award. “I was surprised,” Neuschul said with a chuckle. “I didn’t expect to get the…