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Posts published in February 2011

Letter From the Editor

It is definitely not easy being green, as Kermit the Frog and our new alumni columnist, the lovely Kayla Krause, reported in this week’s issue of the Pioneer.  Even though these two individuals have next to nothing in common (last time I checked Kayla was not a puppet), they do…

It’s a Mystery…

FROM THE PIONEER PROMOTIONS TEAM…..     Only ONE can win the mystery PRIZE but who can it be? Read The Pioneer each week and you shall see. Unlock the 8 clues to find a phrase, By the last issue you will finish this maze! So readers GET READY to…

Happening @ Post

2/16/2011 – C.W. Post Campus – Community & Culture: Renowned Philosopher John McDermott to Lecture at C.W. Post Location: Hillwood Art Museum, 12:30 – 1:50 PM   2/16/2011, Wednesday:  C.W. Post Campus – Community & Culture: LONG ISLAND’S POWER WOMEN: HOW TO GET THERE Location: Great Hall, 6:00 PM  …

Game-On: C.W. Post Softball Looks Ahead to 2011

Softball Preview Heather Norris In just under a month, the C.W. Post softball team will begin their long-awaited 2011 season in Kissimmee, Florida. While their first game is still weeks away, the team has been preparing since January for what they hope will be a very successful season. Last year,…

So Far So Good: Pratt Recreation Center Opens Concession Stand to Student Body

Report on new concession stand in Pratt Anthony Corona For many athletes, finding the time to eat during the day is a huge challenge. Coaches run long practices in all sports, and after practices are over, large amounts of homework often prevent student athletes from having a meal for dinner.…

Pioneers Coast for Third Consecutive Win

Men’s basketball games last week David Otero The C.W. Post men’s basketball team has played excellent basketball their past few games, putting together three consecutive wins after their loss early in the month to Bridgeport. Since that loss, the Pioneers have rebounded to win back-to-back road games against the Mercy…

Women’s Basketball Continues with Up and Down Season

This weeks women’s basketball games Matthew Saur The C.W. Post women’s basketball team’s season continued in an up and down fashion this past week. They lost on Wednesday, February 9th to Dowling College 67-60, but ended the week on a positive note beating NYIT 75-65. On Wednesday, the Pioneers found…

ATHLETES TURN OUT TO SUPPORT MAKE-A-WISH

Students support charity event Heather Norris On Super Bowl Sunday, dozens of C.W. Post student-athletes jumped into the ice-cold ocean to help support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Metro New York.  Organized by the Student Athlete Advisory Committee, the event was a huge success as the athletes joined thousands of other…

Around The Horn

News on the NBA and MLB NBA:  Rumors have been swirling all season long regarding the future of Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony. The New Jersey Nets were intrigued with Carmelo. Owner Mikhail Prokhorov took his team out of the running because the Nuggets front office wanted too much in…