By Anand Venigalla Features Editor Dr. Shawn Welnak, assistant professor of philosophy, has recently returned from a year- long sabbatical. During the 2017-2018 academic year, he explored modernity through the eyes of the ancient Greeks in New Orleans, Louisiana. He wanted to translate Homer’s poetry, and aims to write a…
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By Michael Ampofo Staff Writer A new school year means fresh faces. Freshmen transitioning from highschool to college are adjusting to new responsibilities and changes, but the class of 2022 are here and ready to make their mark on Post. Imoniri Aghomon is beginning the year undecided, but she is…
By Anand Venigalla Features Editor Summer is over and students have returned to campus to begin a new semester. Their return is a time to reflect on both their past accomplishments and future goals for achievement and success. Julia McCloe, a sophomore musical theater major, has substantial goals in mind.…
By Josie Rerecich Staff Writer Public libraries are an essential part of society, even in the advanced technological age. Though in-person library use has gone down, a 2016 survey from the Pew Research Center shows only a slight decline. According to the survey, the highest percentage of public library visitors…
By Anand Venigalla Features Editor The Coalition for Conservation club has new pumpkins and sunflowers growing in the campus garden. Students in the coalition worked over the summer to care for the garden to prepare for the harvest this fall. Both the pumpkins and sunflowers were planted in late June,…
By McKenna Kaufman Contributing Writer The common read is an annual piece of literature assigned to incoming freshmen. The new tradition aims to connect members of the incoming class and inspire involvement among the campus community, Dr. John Lutz, chairperson of the English department, helped start the tradition in 2012.…
By Ashley Bowden Arts & Entertainment Editor Fritzlyn Hector, seventeen-year veteran of the broadway show STOMP! is the newest full-time faculty member of the department of dance. She is internationally known, having toured to various countries including Europe, Africa, Canada and every U.S. state. Her work with STOMP! currently consists…
By Anand Venigalla Staff Writer It began in the bathtub. After years of dealing with the haunting childhood memories and repercussions of abuse in his foster home from the age of 3, David Hinchliffe, an adjunct English professor, revealed to The Pioneer that he is ready to recover. “Looking back,…
By Alecia Sexton Layout Manager With beaches packed with sun seekers, late night bonfires and barbecues, summer is officially in full swing. Some people are bound to indulge in a drink or two during this time of year. While this article should only apply to legal drinkers, (individuals ages 21…
By Anand Venigalla Features Editor The Student Nurses Association of LIU Post (SNA), formed in February 2018, has reached 70 members by the end of its first semester on campus. The organization was approved by the Student Government Association (SGA) and is seeking a five-star accreditation from Campus Life. “The…