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Posts published in September 2014

Bi-Campus Retreat Rescheduled

By Michael Otero Sports Editor The bi-campus retreat, an annual event that brings together stu- dent club leaders from both LIU Post and LIU Brooklyn, was cancelled in late August. The retreat is geared towards student leaders who will try and find ways to improve their clubs and organizations on…

The Elephant on Campus

By Carlo Valladares, Brian Riley News Editor, Staff Writer The College Republicans is a new club on campus that aims to bridge the gap between politicians and college students. The club, which was approved by the Office of Student Activities during Spring 2014, is designed for college students who identify…

Creative Corners of Campus: The Clubs of SVPA

By Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor There are a myriad of arts-related clubs and organizations on campus to suit the needs of any student with a creative spark. The clubs, which provide a way for students to network and make friends with like-minded people, are open to all students.…

LIU Post Arts, in Brief

By Pete Barell Arts and Entertainment Editor Sept. 8 – Nov. 15 Steinberg Museum of Art, Hillwood Commons, 2nd Floor. Color and Time: Paintings by Roy Newell, 1956 – 2000. Robert Harrist, Guest Curator. Changing New York: Photographs by Berenice Abbott, 1935-1938. Sept. 10 – Oct. 11 Fringe Festival at…

A Colorful Fall for the Steinberg Museum

By Bendik Soerensen Staff Writer The Steinberg Museum of Art, located on the second floor of Hillwood Commons, has several interesting exhibits planned for the fall semester, ranging from paintings by abstract painter Roy Newell to the works of faculty members of Post’s Art Department. The current exhibitions (up from…

Readjusting Back to School

By Sana e Zahra Staff Writer   After a long summer vacation full of relaxation, stress free nights and parties, it’s that time of the year again to re-adjust ourselves to classes and late night assignments. Two weeks into the fall semester, the Pioneers are getting organized and prepared for…

Ten Facts About LIU Post, Part Two

By Rebecca Martelotti Assistant Features Editor Throughout the late 70s and 80s, the campus was referred to as the C.W. Post “Center.” As the campus grew from just a Liberal Arts school to include Management, Education, Visual and Per-forming Arts, and Health Professions, the name was changed to C.W. Post…

The Pioneer Column: International students and their life in college – The Beginning

By Harry Pearse Staff Writer As school starts, students from all over the world come to this picturesque and modern campus, LIU Post. I’ve seen Chinese, Japanese, English, Welsh, Indian, Swedish, Norwegian, Icelandic, Spanish, Italian students and a student from Australia. This shows the diversification of students at Post, allowing a…

Blackboard: A Tool for Success

By Danielle Marano Staff Writer Blackboard is a growing platform for colleges and universities in today’s academic world. It is a website where professors and students can unite online in one spot, and creates a central location for homework and assignments. Grades are often posted on blackboard as well as…

Men’s Soccer Bounce Back after Heartbreak

By Michael Otero Sports Editor The Pioneers (2-2) got some good news last week, as senior forward Eivind Austboe was named East Coast Conference’s Offensive Player of the Week. Austboe scored four goals and added an assist to his stat line in LIU’s dominating 5-0 victory over Adelphi University. With their…