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Why is Finals Week so Late?

By Michael Otero Sports Editor December 23 marks the last day of the current semester. Finals week itself is scheduled from Dec. 16 to the 22. There are over 200 finals on Tuesday, Dec. 22. That means you better do your holiday shopping well before you take your finals. Yet,…

Theatre Film and Dance Building

By Danielle Marano Staff Writer At the beginning of the fall semester, a change occurred in the Theatre, Film and Dance building. The faculty members, whose offices had always been in that building, were told that their offices would be moved to the basement of Humanities Hall. Professors who hold…

The New Old Website

By Angela Alfano Co-News-Editor In 2014, Long Island University’s website underwent a technological make-over. The entire face and layout of the LIU website was revamped. Yet, a recent investigation by the Pioneer found that, despite the aesthetic updates made to the site, much of the old information remains the same.…

Honors College Welcomes 60 New Students

By Paul Whitbeck Contributing Writer For fall 2015, 60 new students have joined the Honors College, which is more than double the number of students who enrolled last year. Many of these new students come from the immediate area, as well as other states and countries. The Honors College was…

Six Sigma Comes to Post

By Brian Riley Co-News-Editor On Nov. 7-8, Post the School of Continuing Education will be offering an opportunity to improve students’ marketability and process management skills through a Lean Six Sigma certification course. The course is open to the public, at $450 per person. There is not a final registration…

Bayside Brewery

By Thomas Scavetta Assistant Sports Editor Three years ago, while working nights, senior Accounting major, Anthony LoSardo came up with the idea, Bayside Brewery. Bayside Brewery’s philosophy is to start big and think even bigger. Their long-term goal is to launch New York’s largest craft beer opening. He mentioned how…

Sandy, Three Years Later

By Joseph Iemma Staff Writer It has been three years since Super Storm Sandy ravaged America’s eastern seaboard. In terms of force, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia were hit hardest by the storm. Sandy made landfall in the Carolinas when she was bordering category three status. However, these states…

LIU Promise(s) Book Event

By Maxime Devillaz Co-Editor-in-Chief On Thursday, Oct. 29, the promise office is hosting a bookjobs.com and Association of American Publishers event during common hour in the Student Incubator in the Library. Representatives from the company will be sharing a presentation with students regarding the careers available, including publishing, marketing, editing,…