Kiara Rondon Contributor On Sunday, April 14, students and faculty members had the opportunity to attend Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated’s 13th annual cancer banquet to show support for and gain more knowledge of Childhood Cancer. Omega Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated (OPBSI) is a non-profit organization that serves and educates people…
Posts published in April 2013
Abigail Brosnan Staff Writer If I had a nickel for every time someone “borrowed” money and didn’t pay me back, I’d be set for life. Frequently, people will put you on the spot for money, even as little as a dollar, with no intention of actually paying back. The word “borrow”…
Asya Ashour Staff Writer The inspiration behind this article was the detainment of the initial suspect of the Boston Marathon bombing on Monday, April 15. According to the New York Post, a Saudi immigrant of the name Abdul Rahman Ali Al-Harbi, was the first suspect detained (the Boston police commissioner, how-…
Paul Kalis A&E Editor The Pioneer recently spoke with Nick Mery about his new album, “Gentlemen Streets,” which will be released on April 26. Mery wrote, recorded and performed every song on this album, which features 10 new tracks. As an independent artist, Mery released seven albums, two through iTunes and…
Rebecca Martelotti Staff Writer Music students signed a petition against a proposed policy that would prevent them from taking lessons in multiple instruments. However, “No decisions have been made regarding a change in policy,” said Noel Zahler, Dean of the School of Vi- sual and Performing Arts. The proposed lesson policy would…
Khadija Greenidge Staff Writer Students, faculty, and staff joined together for the LIU Post Recycling program’s third annual Sustainability Luncheon, in order to highlight the importance of sustainability to reduce the climate change in addition to recycling and “green” efforts. The luncheon has become an annual event since 2011. Billy Achnitz,…
Mimmi Montgomery Staff Writer There is something significant about days when great disasters happen. Regardless if the disaster was caused by terrorists crashing airplanes into skyscrapers, or mother nature sweeping people off shore in a gigantic wave, we all seem to remember where we were that moment when the disaster oc-…
Kristiane Aateigen Staff Writer For those visiting New York City, or locals looking for a day in creative, free spirited surroundings out of the neon, concrete jungle, Williamsburg, Brooklyn is an option worthy of your time. When you hop on the L train going east towards Brooklyn, you may find…
David Otero Sports Editor Whether it is in a competition or contributing to a local rescue, LIU Post’s equestrian team has demonstrated the ability to put its best foot forward. Recently, the team participated in Project Sage Horse Rescue, which is a non-profit organization that rescues horses from going to slaughter.…