By Anand Venigalla Features Editor The core curriculum and peer mentor program were recognized by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU),the leading national organization dedicated to advancing the standing of liberal education, at the conference “Creating a 21st-Century General Education: Responding to Seismic Shifts,” on Feb. 14-16 in…
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By Anand Venigalla Features Editor Emily Pius, a senior marketing student, is working with her father Donald Pius, a landlord in Huntington, and her alma mater, the Stony Brook School, to create a scholarship fund for a student to go to the Stony Brook School, a private college preparatory, co-ed…
By Alecia Sexton Staff Writer We often correlate food with social events and see meal time as a time to relax and wind down. Because relaxing and winding down often entails eating whatever we want, for many, mealtime has become a detrimental calorie overloading event. According to Joshua Rosenthal, the…
By Jacqueline Escobar Staff Writer Jennifer Southard, an adjunct English professor, teaches English 1 and 2 and Post 101, and she has a passion for helping students become proficient in writing. Southard holds a Bachelor of Science and a Juris Doctor degree from St. John’s University, along with a Master…
By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief Students may have noticed the camera crews, wires and signs that read “set here” in various spots on campus in the past few weeks. These are all a part of the filming process for an upcoming HBO show, “Mrs. Fletcher” set to premiere in the fall.…
By Sarah Wung Staff Writer Editor’s Note: The author is a staff reporter for The Pioneer and a member of the women’s equestrian team. For students interested in horseback riding who don’t have the time to join the team, the equestrian club offers the chance to ride horses while still…
By Ashley Bowden Co-Editor-In-Chief The Rainbow Alliance and the Forensic Science clubs co-sponsored the Disney Ball in the Tilles Atrium on Feb. 13. About 30 attendees enjoyed dressing in themed costumes, listening to well-known Disney songs, eating Italian food catered by Aramark, and participating in activities and games. Students paid…
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…
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…