By Jada Butler Assistant News Editor One of the many challenges college students face is maintaining a stable balance between classwork and a part-time job. Where do we find the time to focus on assignments, readings, research and punching the time clock? Though a perplexing situation, there is a simple…
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By Thomas Gillen co-Editor-in-Chief Assistant professor of biology Daniel Hanley is conducting research on how different types of birds, including blackbirds and American robins, detect a parasitic egg in their nest. This is Hanley’s second semester teaching at Post after being awarded a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of…
By Thomas Asbaty Staff Writer Oliver, pet of alumna Debbie De Louise, is a 17-year-old Siamese cat. Oliver first belonged to De Louise’s mother until she entered senior care nearly four years ago. De Louise took Oliver in hoping that he and her other cat, Stripey, would get along. “It…
By Caroline Ryan co-Editor-in-Chief Back from Spring Break, and wishing you were eating home cooked meals? Look no further for a healthy breakfast or mid-day munch! With a quick easy prep time, consider making a yogurt berry parfait. This recipe will leave you with enough parfait to share with friends,…
By Alyssa Seidman Staff Writer On Thursday, March 2, the Student Government Association (SGA) and Theta Chi teamed up to co-sponsor the campus’ first Silent Disco event in the Long Island Room of Winnick Student Center. A silent disco is a popular event commonly held in the boroughs, it is a…
By Quedus Babalola Staff Writer Summer, summer, summer, summer, wait, rewind, it’s still winter. It’s official, spring break is here, with just two days of classes left. All-inclusive hotel and flight prices are skyrocketing as we speak. Middle and high school students are not included in the college spring break…
By Kristina Huderski Features Editor Most LGBT students and allies feel they have the right to express themselves freely and without judgment, and the Rainbow Alliance advocates for this cause. President of the Rainbow Alliance, Christina DiSilvestro, a senior public relations major, along with junior broadcasting major and vice president…
By Thomas Asbaty Staff Writer Leah, pet of junior psychology major Marissa Angelo, is a one-year-old pitbull. Leah joined Angelo and her family in Sept. 2015 from a breeder on Long Island. “She helps me with stress because when I go home to visit, she jumps all over me and is…
By Anand Venigalla Staff Writer The 2017 Academy Awards, which aired Feb. 26 on ABC, had 32.9 million viewers. Hosted by Jimmy Kimmel, the Oscars awarded actors, actresses, writers, producers and directors for their extraordinary work creating films for audiences of all ages. However; having only 32.9 million viewers signifies…
By Caroline Ryan co-Editor-in-Chief Looking for a quick meal that’s easy to make in your dorm room? The Pioneer will now be featuring recipes that students can easily make in a microwave, for when you get tired of eating the same food on campus every day. Each recipe will feature…