By Jada Butler Assistant News Editor The Be The Change club is brand-new this school year. It’s dedicated to spreading positivity on campus and to making it a kind and loving community to help students thrive emotionally. It is the mission of the club to create a safe and judgement-free…
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By Jada Butler Assistant News Editor Spring into this refreshing apple dish. It’s the perfect snack or dessert to satisfy your sweet tooth cravings in a pinch. Ingredients: 1 small apple 1 packet of sugar or sweetener 1⁄4 teaspoon of cinnamon 1⁄4 teaspoon of cornstarch (honey is an easy substitute)…
By Paola Guzman & Ashley Bowden Head Copyeditor & Assistant Copyeditor Anthony Campo, sophomore history major, hosted a ballroom dance lesson in the Great Hall on April 13 for honors merit credit. In addition to teaching the basic steps of the Foxtrot, Campo also demonstrated his expertise in other styles…
By Nicole Curcio News Editor Summer is a time to catch up on sleep, lay in the sun, and binge-watch the shows you missed during the semester. Having no papers to write or tests to study for is a well deserved reward at the end of the spring semester. What…
By Thomas Asbaty Staff Writer Meet Rainbow, the pet bird of Taylor Brodsky, a freshman political science and English major. Rainbow is an eight-year-old yellow-sided conure. When Brodsky was 10-years-old, she bought Rainbow at a store called First Flight Exotic Birds in Selden, N.Y. Brodsky still does not know what…
By Kristina Huderski Features Editor With less than three weeks until graduation, many seniors have mixed emotions. Graduation is a bittersweet moment that leaves many happy and others sad. Some students are excited for the future, and others are just not quite ready to leave. As graduation approaches, students begin…
By Ashley Bowden Assistant Copyeditor James Di Michele, a sophomore business administration manager, created his own clothing line, called KQ about three weeks ago. The name “KQ” comes from the king and queen cards in a standard deck of cards. The theme of the brand is playing cards, reflective of…
By Anand Venigalla Staff Writer With finals week approaching, homework starts piling up, assignments increase, and students go to the library to study intensely. What makes finals week special is that it is the crescendo leading up to the climax right before school ends and is the only thing separating…
By Anand Venigalla Staff Wrtier Rebecca Sapan, a senior broadcasting major, transferred to LIU Post in fall 2016 from the now-defunct Dowling College. Sapan runs a fashion blog called “The Wardrobe Style.” The Pioneer: What is your job outside of school? Rebecca Sapan: I intern at Americana Manhasset, a high-end…
By Thomas Asbaty Staff Writer Meet Bella, senior business marketing major Stephanie Lafortezza’s dog. Bella, born on Oct. 6, 2006 is a 10-year-old Maltese and Bichon mix. Lafortezza got her as a Christmas present in 2006 when Bella was two months old. “She puts me in a good mood…