By Marissa Hoffmann The national sorority Sigma Delta Tau (SDT) has reestablished its Beta Theta chapter on campus this spring. SDT’s main goal is to encourage and empower women to reach their fullest potential in everything they do. SDT was founded at Cornell University on March 25, 1917. Next year,…
Posts published in March 2016
By Michael Otero Randall Taylor, The Pioneer’s staff poet, recently won first place in the undergraduate division of LIU Post’s Fiftieth Annual Poetry Contest, the John and Agnes McCarten Memorial Award, for his poem “Vermillion Bird.” The Awards Ceremony where Taylor will accept his award will be held on April…
Graduation is around the corner, and for seniors, that means one of the most anticipated weeks of the spring semester, senior week. Senior week, a week full of activities for the graduating class, is put together by representatives of the senior class and the office of campus life. Events will…
By Melanie Spina Co-Opinions Editor A lot of us might know Kesha as the fun and quirky pop star who performed on campus during Spring Fling last year. Some may not know about the amount of abuse that she says she has gone through throughout her career. Kesha Rose…
By Melanie Spina Co-Opinions Editor “A Girl in The River: The Price of Forgiveness” recently won the Oscar for short documentaries. However, this film holds way more significance than the act of winning a gold statue. For many women, this documentary is said to be a life saver since it…
By Julian Wilson Co-Opinions Editor The 2015-2016 academic year has hit its middle mark, and it’s almost time for current seniors to graduate from the place that has been their institutional home for four years. What will they do after graduation? How will they transition from college to the real…
By Stefani Pappas, Heather DiBiasi and Kelsey Kettell Contributing Writers Prioritizing your health in college can be difficult. Once you balance your exams, assignments, and social time, eating healthy and staying physically active aren’t easy tasks. However, focusing on your nutrition and fitness can improve your body, mood, and college…
By Thomas Gillen Assistant A&E Editor “REBEL” is the new film by Maria Agui Carter; a faculty member of Emerson College and writer/director/producer of the documentary mini-series “Culture Shock” and multiple films for PBS, including “Tango Duel Dance” and “The Devil’s Music.” “REBEL” was screened at the Tilles Center on…
By Bendik Sorensen A&E Editor The Great Hall in the Winnick House is a relatively busy place. During the day, it’s nice and quiet, but come nightfall, the hall gets filled with song and melody. “Music majors are required to have two recitals through their time at post,” said Veronica…
By Bendik Sorensen A&E Editor Art Exhibits March 15-19: The Art Department presents Jacqueline Scaccia. Her BFA thesis show will be up in the SAL Gallery in the Library. The Reception is held March 16 from 5-8 p.m. It is open to all and admission is free. The Art Department…