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Posts published in March 2017

Frank Ocean ‘Chanel’ Single Review

By Alec Matuszak Arts and Entertainment Editor The man that is Frank Ocean (born Christopher Breaux) came out of hiding once more and graced the Internet with another single, called ‘Chanel”. The singer songwriter from New Orleans, Louisiana originally rose to fame with the punk-rap gritty group known as Odd…

Arts This Week

Compiled by Ashely Bowden Assistant Copyeditor March 21-25: Art Exhibit: S.A.L Gallery presents Beatrice Meserole, BFA Photography. Reception Wednesday, March 22 from 5-8 p.m. Sculpture Gallery presents Hyon Hartberger, MFA Fine Arts March 22: Public Relations Student Society of America presents “Meet and Network” with fellow students. Humanities 110 at…

Student Flutists Perform

By Alec Matuszak Arts & Entertainment Editor Four students took center stage on Thursday, Mar. 9 in the Great Hall of the Winnick Mansion for a flute performance. The venue was a perfect spot for this type of performance. The old feel of the mansion makes whatever is happening inside…

Athlete of the Week: Anthony Vaglica

By Shelby Townsend  Sports Editor Sophomore catcher Anthony Vaglica is starting his first season for the Pioneer baseball team after transferring from a Division I program at the University of South Carolina Upstate. After starting the season Feb. 18, Vaglica received many accolades for his performance within his first nine…

Men’s Lax Defeats Georgian Court University

By David Capobianco Staff Writer The unranked men’s lacrosse team defeated also-unranked Georgian Court University from Lakewood, New Jersey, 10-5, in a non-conference game at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium on Saturday, March 18. The win pushed the Pioneers’ record to 4-4 on the season. The Pioneers got a roaring…

Women’s Lax Defeats Philly 13-7

By Shelby Townsend Sports Editor A strong start by the women’s lacrosse team lead them to their second victory of the season against Philadelphia University, March 8, at Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium. The Pioneers got off to a hot start, going 7-0 in the first 14 minutes of the…

Women’s Golf Competes at Invitational

By Thomas Gillen co-Editor-in-Chief The women’s golf team finished in fifth-place out of 12 teams in the BrownGolf Invitational in Pinehurst, North Carolina on March 17-18. At the end of the two-round tournament, the Pioneers carded a score of 711 and were led by their captain Hannah Pohalski, a graduate…

Brian Riley ’16

Brian Riley, former Pioneer News Editor, Features Editor and Staff Writer, graduated from LIU Post in May 2016 with a B.F.A in Journalism. He believes that his time at LIU Post helped to make him a well rounded journalist, and also taught him many life skills that will transition to…

Letter from the Editors

Dear readers, On March 1, The Pioneer published the First Amendment on the front page to show that we support free speech and a free press not only for students on this campus, but for everyone, throughout the United States. The White House’s action of denying access to a White…

Kirker Leaves Post After 22 Years

By Joseph Iemma Staff Writer For the past 22 years, William Kirker has truly been the man behind the scenes. While his work is always seen, seldom is his work appreciated; and never has it been celebrated. The title of Director of Facilities bears tremendous responsibility. When there were reports of graffiti…