By Abilio Dominguez Staff Writer Sara Panarelli, who was the director of LIU Promise, left the university on Wednesday, April 10. When the departments of campus life and Promise merged in January 2018, Panarelli served as a point of contact for students inquiring about campus engagement and academics. As the…
Posts published in April 2019
By Alex Espinosa and James Bonner Staff Writers The library regularly goes through a process of analyzing the books in its collection, updating and replacing books as new ones are acquired. Natalia Tomlin, an associate professor and librarian, explained the ongoing process. “The books go through a selection process detailing…
By Angelique D’Alessandro Executive Editor LIU Promise hosted a Student Leadership Reception in the Tilles Atrium on April 22 from 5 to 7 p.m., honoring student club and Greek leaders. Joseph Vernace, associate director of Promise, said that the event is meant to showcase the hard work of students involved…
Dear Post Community, As we say goodbye to the spring 2019 semester, we’ve had the chance to reflect on our time spent thus far serving the campus on the Pioneer. We’ve made many mistakes, and we’ve also celebrated many successes. As student reporters, we’ve learned much through trial and error…
By Samantha Cavanagh Staff Writer Commencement for the 2019 graduating class will be held on Friday, May 10 at the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium at 10:45 a.m. This is the second year it is being held at the stadium; in past years it was held on the lawn in…
By Myles Goldman Staff Writer Jordan Lauterbach (‘10) and Rich Degnan, the director of track and field from 2004-2007, received awards from the National Scholastic Athletic Foundation (NSAF) for their contributions to the sport of track and field. The awards were presented at The Armory in New York City on…
By Dylan Valic Staff Writer Senior art therapy major Maria Salazar exhibited her work, “Metamorphosis” in the Sculpture Gallery, from April 17 to 24. Guests admired 10 of Salazar’s original sculptures by Salazar. The theme of “Metamorphosis” is the potential for post-traumatic growth. “Through art you use your pain to…
By Anand Venigalla Features Editor Three professors were honored this spring with the David Newton Award, the highest teaching award given by Long Island University. These professors were Nicholas J. Ramer, associate professor of chemistry; Maria Porter, professor of theater; and Jennifer Snekser, assistant professor of biology. Porter enjoys teaching…
By Josh Tolentino and Jada Butler Assistant Features Editor and Co-Editor-In-Chief New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced environmental initiatives for a greener New York on Earth Day, April 22, in the Tilles Center Atrium. Approximately 150 people attended the announcement, including Long Island officials, community members, and LIU Post students,…
By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief The co-valedictorians and salutatorian for the class of 2019 were notified on March 20 of their honors via email from Dean of Students Michael Berthel. This year there will be two valedictorians, Gianna Boscarino and Lauren Palumbo. The salutatorian will be Rebecca Kane. Gianna Boscarino, who…