By Jada Butler News Editor Long Island University President Kimberly R. Cline’s contract was extended an additional six years, until Dec. 2023. The Board of Trustees announced the contract extension to the campus community by email on Thursday, Nov. 16. Eric Krasnoff, Chair of the Board of Trustees, wrote that…
Posts published in November 2017
By Mikey Domagala Staff Writer Editor’s Note: In light of recent mass shootings in the U.S., the Pioneer is republishing the university’s guidelines and protocols issued in Feb. 2017 as a public service for the school community. There have been 317 mass shootings in the United States, close to one…
By Caroline Ryan & Dondre Lemon Editor-in-Chief & Assistant News Editor The Winnick Student Center is the primary meal provider for students who live on campus. The menu at Winnick consists of an all you can eat buffet style, with an array of food options for students to choose from.…
By Rakwan Hedgemond Staff Writer After the implementation of 25 yellow bikes on campus on Friday, Oct. 13 to help students get around, there is hardly a single bike to be found after a few weeks. The bikes were released with chains unlocked by the code 1954 – the year the…
By Anastasia Fox Staff Writer “We need to take over the lecture hall next!” honors students cheered, as they reminisced about their most recent success. The Honors College may be known for several things, including long thesis papers, merit credits and Dr. Digby’s cats; but what about rebellion? On Wednesday,…
By Caroline Ryan & Dondre Lemon Editor-in-Chief & Staff Writer When students returned to campus from the Thanksgiving break, they found a new cell tower behind Hillwood Commons and across from WCWP radio station. The construction for the cell tower, which was installed by AT&T, began in mid-July. Both AT&T…
By Gillian Piertowski Staff Writer As students begin studying for finals, the stress begins to kick in. The uneasiness and angst can sometimes cause students to do poorly on exams. Luckily, the Be the Change and College Democrats club have come up with an outlet to help students handle the…
By Anastasia Fox Staff Writer LIU Post offers several on campus dining options, including Subway and Twisted Taco, but what about after hours? What about snacks? Where do you go when its 11:30 p.m. and you’re in the mood for an ice cream sandwich? Located in Winnick Student Center, Little…
By Kylie Garrett Contributing Writer Many 21 year olds dance just when they’re in a good mood or are ready to hit the dance floor on a Saturday night. This isn’t the case for senior dance major Diamond Avant. Dancing for Avant is not just an extracurricular activity. Dance is…
By Adam Hornbuckle Staff Writer Kirsten Manno, alumni and recent graduate of Post, is the owner of Hercules and Jasper the oddest pair of friends you’ll ever meet. Hercules, an eight year old 112 pound rottweiler is the biggest softie you’ll ever meet. And Jasper, an eight month old 12…