BY JADE BURNS STAFF WRITER Fourteen students will have the opportunity to study abroad in Reykjavik, Iceland on May 21 for 10 days to complete a case study on Nordic societies with Brian Sweeney, associate professor of sociology. Iceland is named the “Land of Fire and Ice” because it’s one…
Posts published in February 2020
BY CHANEL LUBSEY STAFF WRITER The 62nd Grammy Awards, held at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles on Jan. 27, inspired many who watched, as singer, songwriter and performer Billie Eilish took home a record-breaking number of awards. The annual show has celebrated talented musicians since 1959, ranking the…
BY THOMAS OKIN STAFF WRITER The Bowling Club is the newest addition to the many clubs and activities on campus. It sets itself apart from the Division I Bowling Team because it offers a fun way for students to enjoy the sport without the stress of competition. “We are mostly…
BY DYLAN VALICFEATURES EDITOR The Fashion Network will host its third annual fashion show on Thursday, April 23, at8 p.m. in the Fish Bowl. The theme for this year’s show is New York City streetwear. Models will wear casual clothing such as hoodies and jeans as they walk the runway,…
BY CHANEL LUBSEY STAFF WRITER Editor’s Note: Jason Glickman is a staff writer for the Pioneer. Legends are not invincible is a realization that struck students across campus when basketball star Kobe Bryant was killed in a helicopter crash on Jan. 26. Kobe Bryant was considered an inspiration and a…
BY LEAH ARROYO STAFF WRITER “Alice in Wonderland,” “Murder Mysteries,” and the campus’ gardens all have something in common this semester. They’re each a part of the Emerging Student Theatre Artists’ (ESTA) spring 2020 season. ESTA is the student-run theatre organization on campus where students propose, direct, choreograph, and star…
BY JASON GLICKMAN STAFF WRITER Guess who’s back, back again? Eminem dropped his 11th studio album, “Music to Be Murdered By” on Friday, Jan. 17. He released the album without warning; it seemingly came out of nowhere, similar to how he released “Kamikaze” back in 2018. Even though the album…
BY TORI MONTELEONE & ASHLEY BOWDEN STAFF WRITER, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Members of the Photography Club are celebrating their artwork via a gallery showcase titled “Resurgence,” on display in the SAL Gallery located in the B. Davis Schwartz Library from Jan. 28 until Feb.9. The Photography Club is not exclusive to photography…
BY JILLIAN MEHTAASST ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Professional music artists, The Shanghai String Quartet, will perform for students at a music department convocation on campus, and personally work with the students to help develop their skills. Laura Bogen, a junior music major, has worked with the group before and is…
BY ANDREW SCARPACIASST. SPORTS EDITOR The baseball team is ready to kick off their inaugural season, with their first game being played in Spartanburg, SC on Friday, Feb. 14 against the Spartans of University of South Carolina Upstate. Head Coach Dan Pirillo, former head coach for Brooklyn Blackbirds, will lead…