By Karis Fuller Arts & Entertainment Editor The first exhibition of the spring semester opened in the S.A.L. Gallery in the library on Feb. 6. Second year MFA student Jessica Hart displayed her collection, “Disparu,” inspired by the reality of species extinction. Three large, colored abstract pieces were mounted on…
Posts published in February 2019
By Josh Tolentino Assistant Features Editor The End Zone re-opened with a bang, bringing out a DJ and free wings for all on Wednesday, Feb. 6. The End Zone, located in Hillwood Commons, has not been used recreationally by students in the past two years, aside from club events, meetings…
By Myles Goldman Staff Writer The photocopy machines in the library now require students to insert their LIU ID cards before use. Some students are confused about the change in the copying procedure. The change was made without an explanation, leaving many students to believe they will be charged for…
By Ida Ynner Lagerqvist Sports & Photo Editor Entering preseason, knowing it’s their last one as Pioneers, the softball team has its goal set on success. With a team led by upperclassmen, their final destination on their last ride is a spot in the World Series. Last year, the team…
Editor’s Note: The Pioneer is publishing a student featured piece, similar to a column piece, but in the form of a poem.
By Karis Fuller Arts & Entertainment Editor “You,” a television thriller that originally premiered on Lifetime, came to Netflix Dec. 26, and has since gained great popularity. The television show is based on the novel “You” by Caroline Kepnes. The show follows Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) as he obsesses over…
By Anand Venigalla Features Editor Dr. Joan Digby, dean of the Honors College and a professor of English, won the Founders Award from the National College Honors Council (NCHC) during the 53rd annual NCHC Conference in Boston, from Nov. 7-11, 2018. Digby won the award for her work with Partners…
Health Column: The Blood Type Diet, Science or Speculation By Alecia Sexton Staff Writer Some people say that people can biologically benefit from eating certain foods based on their blood type. But is this just a way for people to steer others towards specific food items based on agricultural availability,…
By Angelique D’Alessandro Executive Editor William Clyde, the director of the Arthur O. Eve Higher Education Opportunity Program (HEOP), which has provided academic opportunities for university students who would otherwise not have the economic opportunity or educational criteria to attend classes, left campus on Friday, Jan. 18 to work as…
Compiled by Morgan Kashinsky Staff Writer In order to keep the student body aware of occurrences on campus, the Pioneer compiles and publishes crime reports. The reports are public and are available to view at the Public Safety office. All names have been redacted for privacy purposes. Sunday, Jan. 6,…