By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief Over 30 student-athletes volunteered for the “A Night to Shine” prom for individuals with special needs on Long Island on Friday, Feb. 8. The event, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation, was hosted by Church Unleashed at its Commack campus. This year marked the fifth anniversary…
Posts published in February 2019
By Alecia Sexton Staff Writer Many people wonder what type of macro-nutrient, whether it be a carbohydrate, protein, or fat, is the most efficient type of fuel for the brain and ultimately the body. Scientists identified carbohydrates as the preferred form of nutrition for the brain. The brain uses about…
By Anand Venigalla Features Editor Dr. John Lutz, professor of English and chairperson of the department of English, philosophy, and foreign languages, is working on a new book, “When Grief Hath Mates: Empathy and the Human Imagination.” The book, according to Lutz, “is an interdisciplinary explanation of empathy through fields…
By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief Thirteen students protested in the Pratt Recreation Center gym on Sunday, Feb. 17 by wearing sports bras and crop tops while working out. This protest was in response to a female student who said she was kicked out of the center for wearing a sports bra.…
By Ida Ynner Lagerqvist Photo & Sports Editor While the spring collegiate sports are at the beginning of their seasons, intramural sport sign-ups are open for the semester. In intramural sports, students compete against each other, rather than against neighboring college teams. Each year, 500-700 students are involved with intramural…
By Chris Klimaszewski Staff Writer In October 2018, LIU announced that the LIU Post and the LIU Brooklyn athletic teams were merging, becoming ONE LIU and a Division I sports program. Some of the LIU Post athletic programs would be discontinued, but not the football program. The football program will…
By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief Post Theatre Company’s (PTC) production of “Wild Party,” the musical, explores the hardships of love. Set in the 1920s, “Wild Party” tells the story of a vaudeville dancer named Queenie, played by sophomore musical theater major Madison Hansmeyer, and her violent lover, a vaudeville clown named…
By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief The Black Student Union (BSU) held their fourth annual Black Excellence Gala on Friday, Feb. 15, in the Tilles Center Atrium. The gala is a black tie affair held every year during black history month and features vendors, food, raffles, a DJ, and live entertainment. This…
By Shannon Miller Assistant News Editor Some students living on campus have growing concerns about the cleanliness and maintenance of the Riggs, Post and Brookville Residence Halls. Complaints range from declining restroom conditions to a lingering mold problem. The Pioneer has reported on mold and poor dorm conditions for almost…
By Ashley Bowden Co-Editor-In-Chief After a season full of ups and downs, the bowling team performed well at the Wildcat Invitational tournament in Wilmington, Del. from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. “We finished after the first two days seated sixth, and we fought the last day to receive third place…