By Christa Speranza Assistant Copy Editor The character of Captain America has been an icon of patriotism, heroic stoicism, and naturally, Marvel Comics for nearly 73 years. The first big screen debut of “Captain America: The First Avenger” raked $65 million on its 2011 opening weekend in North America alone,…
Posts published in April 2014
By Michael Otero Staff Writer On Saturday, March 29, the Pioneer Men’s Lacrosse team, the no. 9 ranked team of the United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association (currently 5-2), squared off against the no. 15 ranked Griffins of Chest- nut Hill College (3-4). The East Coast Conference clash featured an epic…
By Maxime Devillaz Assistant Sports Editor Having climbed one more spot in the National Fastpitch Coaches Association ranking from last week, the no. 22 women’s Softball team continued their winning streak in their two East Coast Conference double-headers on April 3, and April 5. On Thursday, April 3, the visitors…
By Thomas Scavetta Staff Writer Trailing by a tally five minutes in, the Pioneers (10-0) took a 7-1 lead over Roberts Wesleyan College on Saturday, March 29, in an East Coast Conference match in Rochester, N.Y. Senior midfielder Katie Rotan led the charge, scoring three goals within the eight minute…
By Alex Billington & Maxime Devillaz Assistant Sports Editors In Fall 2014, LIU Post will add five new sports to its Athletic department — an expansion to move the Pioneers Athletic program forward. Currently, the Pioneer sports program consists of 15 teams, which have enjoyed success in both the East Coast Conference Championships…
By Mimmi Montgomery Operations Manager It is now official who will represent the class of 2014 at the commencement ceremony on May 9. Film major Petter Holmsen was awarded this year’s Valedictorian, and Maria Simone Emdal Otterlei became this year’s Salutatorian. Holmsen and Otterlei are both International students from Norway…
By Moa Golster Staff Writer The B. Davis Schwartz Memorial Library is busy during common hour on March 27, but in a small, concrete room on the second floor – far away from deadlines, stress, and obligations – David J. Steinberg is peacefully enjoying his lunch. Dressed casually in a…
By Carlo Valladares Assistant News Editor The School of Health Professions and Nursing at LIU Post is currently seeking qualified candidates who “can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community,” to serve as the school’s new dean. As reported in the March 5 issue of The Pioneer, Dr.…
By Jill Borowski Staff Writer On Thursday, April 10, from 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM, the LIU Post Office of Career Services is hosting its 2014 Career Fair in the Tilles Center Atrium. This fair is an opportunity for both undergraduate and graduate students of all majors to check out different…
By Rebecca Martelotti Assistant Features Editor College students spend so much time deciding on a major that they often overlook whether or not a minor would complement their degree. The debate about whether the minor truly matters has always existed. Students are not sure whether the extra work is worth…