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What You Might Have Missed in Politics

Jazlyn Beltre Staff Writer Linda McMahon loses after investing almost $100 million in her campaign In Connecticut, Linda McMahon (R) lost her bid for a seat in the U.S. Senate to three term Connecticut Congressman Christopher Murphy (D). McMahon is married to Vince McMahon, former wrestling executive and retired WWE…

UPCOMING EVENTS Nov. 14th to Nov. 20th

WEDS 11/14 LIU Post Career Event: Dynamic Interview Skills Workshop Humanities Hall 119 12:30-1:30PM Turkey Trot 5K Run Hickox Field 3:30PM Women’s Volleyball vs. University of Bridgeport Pratt Recreation Center 7:00PM LIU Post Department of Music Recital Great Hall 8:15-9:30PM THURS 11/15 Post Theatre Company presents “Cabaret Reinvented” Little Theatre…

Letter To the Editors

To the Editors Though I have not written for the Pioneer in a while, I do refer students to join the staff as I feel is crucial to learning and the overall experience of contributing to the school’s newspaper. I am very pleased about the paper this semester, each issue…

Letter To the Editors

To the Editors: This Wednesday I picked up the latest issue of The Pioneer and to my surprise, I was presented with a refined and improved layout. As a weekly reader of The Pioneer, I have to say I absolutely love the new look, especially the new masthead. I find…

Letter From the Editors: Olivia Wicik

Dear Readers, As we get back into the grind of things after the mess that Hurricane Sandy brought upon us, I would like to say that I hope you and your family and friends are all re-cooperating well. The devastation that Long Island endured is something that will surely not…

Veterans Day Flag Ceremony

Erin Mei Staff Member On Monday, November 12, students gathered outside Hillwood Commons at the Flag Pole to celebrate its 4th Annual Veterans Day Flag Ceremony during common hour. Samantha Vega, the President of Veterans and Students United (VSU) delivered her welcome speech and explained how VSU helps veterans in…

New Voting System for New Yorkers

By Jazlyn Beltre The citizens of New York will be introduced to a new voting system on election day this year. Although according to the Board of Elections, the new voting system is as simple as 1-2-3, questions have arisen concerning the new systems integrity. Why the change? According to…

Senior Spotlight: Ryan Derham

Ryan Derham is a wide receiver for the LIU Post football team. Last season he played in all 11 games of the season and started in one of them. This season, he has 13 catches for 218 yards and three touchdowns. To open up the 2012 season, Derham had a…

Senor Spotlight: Grayson Laurino

By David Otero Grayson Laurino is a dynamic player for the LIU Post football team as he has played wide receiver and punter throughout his entire collegiate career for the Pioneers. He even played quarterback Week 8 of this season against East Stroudsburg University. In the 2011 season, Laurino was…

Debates Don’t Impact the Elections, Say Political Scientists

By Jazlyn Beltre There were over 51 million viewers watching the Vice Presidential debate in early October. According to an October 12th article in the Los Angeles Times, “Nielsen: 51.4 million people watched Joe Biden-Paul Ryan debate” by Meg James, how can one not think that the debates strongly impact…