Congratulations to Pioneer writers Kristina Huderski and Jacqueline Escobar, who have won 2018 Folio Awards! Jackie, a freshman, has won for her feature story, “To Counter Prejudice? Excellence is the Answer: Overcoming the Labels,” published on Nov. 14, 2017 Kristina, a senior, has won for her feature story, “Dance Student Takes on…
Posts published in February 2018
By Angelique D’Alessandro Assistant Online Editor The 120-credit bachelor of science in forensic science degree in the department of chemistry, according to the LIU Post website, prepares students for rewarding careers “in the laboratory departments of police departments, medical examiners’ offices, toxicology and pathology.” The program integrates lecture courses with…
By Jada Butler News Editor The offie of public safety has responded to the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida with tightened security plans for the campus. There have been no incidents of shootings on campus, although some students and professors have raised concerns about…
Last week, The Pioneer published a story entitled, “Students Complain about Undercooked Food.” The Pioneer is republishing a statement provided by Aramark District Manager, Simone Harper-Register. “We take all customer concerns about food quality very seriously, and investigate every concern that is brought to our attention. We learned about the…
By Kyhara Jeanty Staff Writer The LIU Post chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) hosted a free headshot event on Thursday, Feb. 6 in the Pell Hall photography studio. SPJ encourages students with backgrounds in journalism to take advantage of training opportunities and tools for their careers. Justin…
By Jacqueline Escobar Staff Writer Susan Gottehrer, the director of the Nassau County Chapter of the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU), spoke about immigration issues affecting many students in the community on Feb. 20. Her organization provides training to immigrant communities to be aware of “what the issue is…
By Tiffany Miller Staff Writer On Oct. 13, 2017, LIU Post introduced 25 new bikes on campus, available free of charge to students, to enhance the beneficial effects of exercise and a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. Due to the large size of the campus, using bicycles not only reduces traffic…
By Alecia Sexton Layout Manager Most health conscious individuals are aware about appropriate carbohydrate, protein and fat intakes. Something, however, that almost 95 percent of Americans are ignoring is fiber. Often we associate fiber with prune juice, bran and many other cringe worthy foods, and while it’s true that these…
By Anand Venigalla Assistant Features Editor Dylan Silva, a senior business management major, has been the mascot of LIU Post for four years. The mascot, which is a Pioneer, cheers on the football and basketball teams at school games along with the cheerleaders. “It’s an honor being the Pioneer,” Silva…
By Gillian Pietrowski Assistant Features Editor There is no denying it at this point; procrastination gets to everyone at some point or another. For some reason, calling off our assignments until the last day sounds like an amazing idea until that last day comes and you end up stressed out,…