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Posts published in March 2013

The Search Is Over

Dorianna Valerio News Editor On July 1, Dr. Kimberly R. Cline will take on the role as LIU president, a position previously held by Dr. David J. Steinberg for the last 27 years. As LIU’s tenth president and first ever female to hold the office, Cline will be responsible for overseeing…

Music Professor Guides Writers on Getting Published

Rebecca Martelotti Staff Writer Elizabeth Wollman, a music professor and published author, shared her career advice and experiences with Post students on Thursday, March 7 at the “Food for Thought” lecture series.  She studied adult musicals for the majority of her career as a writer and published two books on…

Pioneer Wins Two Awards

Olivia Wicik Editor-in-Chief We heard from many of you, by letters and other feedback, during the fall semester after  the Pioneer published the article titled “Commencement Move Draws Mixed Reaction,”  by News Editor, Dorianna Valerio. The board of editors is proud to announce that the article has been selected by…

San Francisco – A City of Ups and Downs

Julia Rosén Staff Writer Last week was this year’s highly anticipated and needed Spring Break. Students and faculty had the chance to take a break from school and relax. Some of us decided to stay at home and be with our families, while others seized the moment to travel. For…

Relationship Column: The Art of Dating

Alex Parker Editor-in-Chief In recent weeks a particular question was posed to me, ”Has dating died?” No, I would not say that dating has become extinct. However, I would say that traditional means of finding a date have most certainly changed. Gone are the days where a girl can go…

Interview with Cradle of Filth’s Paul Allender

Paul Kalis A&E Editor The Pioneer recently spoke with Paul Allender, lead guitarist for U.K. heavy metal band, Cradle of Filth. The bands tenth album, “The Manticore and Other Horrors,” released on October 30, entered the Billboard Top 200 at number 96 with its first-week sales last fall. This month,…

Sports You Did Not Know Existed: Wife Carrying

Eirik Bjorno Staff Writer The series “Sports You Did Not Know Existed” has finally reached my favorite of all unusual sports: Wife Carrying. Most of you would probably believe I am joking, but a few of you will look at this as an opportunity to take your hobby to a…

How to Look Fashionable at the Gym

Gabriella Ianiro Staff Writer Going to the gym is not the most flattering activity. During your workout, you become hot, sweaty and smelly. Sound attractive? No, but these are not excuses for not looking trendy at the gym. Putting together fashionable gym looks are quick and easy. When going to…

Red Flag Campaign: Break the Silence

Khadija Greenidge Staff Writer Wednesday, March 6, was the Red Flag Campaign’s 6th annual “Break the Silence” campaign in Hillwood Cinema. The event was cosponsored by The Runway, LAWS, MRAW&WARM, Lambda Pi Chair Sorority Incorporated, Masters of Social Work Club, Social Work Club, ACP, and Student Counseling Services. The focus for…

The Phantom of the Opera: 25 Years Later

Megan Draghi Staff Writer Twenty-five years after “The Phantom of the Opera” opened at the Majestic Theater in 1988, it has become Broadway’s longest running musical. “The Phantom of the Opera” is about a beautiful young opera singer, Christine Daae, who stars in an opera production after a stage accident led…