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Posts published in April 2013

The Sun Isn’t Always Fun

Megan Draghi Staff Writer With last week’s rising temperatures, it truly felt like spring. LIU Post students spent their common hour on the Great Lawn and Riggs Lawn, relaxing and talking with the sun beating down upon them. A little sun exposure is never a bad thing, but what happens if…

Analysis of Movie Director, Bresson

George Cayea Contributor Robert Bresson is an unknown to most, an enigma to others and a genius to the rest. The French filmmaker devised his own approach and methodology for making films. He stripped away the façade, and tried to disassociate film from the theater art from which it evolved. His…

Men’s Lacrosse Falls to #1-ranked Mercyhurst

Christian Arnold  Assistant Sports Editor The Pioneers men’s lacrosse team took the number one ranked Mercyhurst Lakers to the edge, but could not pull out a win on Saturday, April 13. LIU Post lead 13-10 going into the final ten minutes of the fourth quarter, but the Lakers mounted a…

Run, Run, It’s Spring!

Mimmi Montgomery Staff Writer Warmer months have finally arrived and you can no longer blame bad weather for not put- ting on your running shoes and going for a jog outside. If April gives us cold, rainy days, there is really nothing stopping you from getting on the treadmill at the…

Classroom Entertainment: Learning to Laugh

Jonathan Seltzer Staff Wrtier Have you ever been stuck in a seemingly never-ending class that droned on and on? Perhaps you felt the need to break up time with something to keep you entertained. One’s attention span only lasts for so long in a class that spans for an hour and…

Relationship Column: Super Creep

Alex Parker Editor-in-Chief Ok, so recently I have noticed something incredibly disturbing about guys. They stare, quite creepily and frequently! Looking at a girl and smil- ing nicely is one thing. But no, that’s not what modern “men” seem to think is appropriate. When my co-Editor-in-Chief and I have been walking…

Interview with Singer-Songwriter Keaton Simons

Paul Kalis A&E Editor The Pioneer recently spoke with singer-songwriter Keaton Simons who is releasing his second full-length album, Beautiful Pain, on April 30. Keaton has had his music featured in several television shows and feature films including Private Practice and NCIS: Los Angeles. He is a longtime friend of David…

Sports You Didn’t Know Existed: Mutton Busting

Eirik Bjorno Staff Writer Little League baseball is probably great for young kids, but for a more thrilling experience for your son; sign him up for mutton busting. Country singer Merle Haggard gives you good advice in the song, “Mama, Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys,” but…

Girls Love Beyonce

David Otero Sports Editor Everyone loves Beyoncé, right? Well, you can add Drake to the list. In the late hours of Monday night, Drake released a single entitled “Girls Love Beyoncé” featuring James Fauntleroy. The new song covers a portion Destiny’s Child’s hit song from 1999, “Say My Name.” The Toronto…

Summer Classes at Post

Julia Rosén Staff Writer In less than four weeks, the spring semester will end. If you feel like getting a jump-start on your college studies, going to summer school might be the right thing for you. Post offers more than 900 undergraduate and graduate classes on campus that can help you…