By Alyssa Seidman Editor-in-Chief When the Press Club of Long Island, the local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, held its 40th annual Media Awards dinner at the Woodbury Country club on Thursday, June 5, Post alum would be in attendance, not as spectators but as recognized writers. “We…
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By Carlo Valladares News Editor Under a tent on the Great Lawn of LIU’s Post campus, Petter Holmsen, valedictorian and Film major from Norway, spoke to his fellow graduates. During his commencement speech, he talked about the challenges facing graduates today while repeating his favorite film quotes. “‘Carpe Diem, seize…
By Kristen Linsalata Staff writer On April 2, James P. Bednarz, a professor of English, received the 2014 Abraham Krasnoff Memorial Award for Single Scholarly Achievement for his book entitled, “Shakespeare and the Truth of Love: The Mystery of The Phoenix and Turtle.” The Krasnoff award is one of the…
By Michael Otero & Maxime Devillaz Staff Writer, Assistant Sports Editor A college education is desirable in order to advance within most career paths today, but those who seek to get a degree usually need to pay a hefty price. At LIU Post, however, a benefit for faculty members makes them…
By Mimmi Montgomery Operations Manager Canrock Ventures, the early- stage technology company that President Kimberly Cline brought to LIU Post around Thanksgiving 2013, is currently under investigation by the U.S. Treasury’s Inspector General for allegedly having misused federal dollars. “I can confirm that Canrock Ventures is the subject of the…
By Moa Golster Staff Writer On April 15, the LIU Communications and Marketing Office announced a new web feature called “Ask LIU.” The online service will provide students with quick answers to frequently asked questions, as well as new ones. When The Pioneer submitted a question to “Ask LIU,” it…
By Alyssa Seidman News Editor With the last day of classes quickly approaching on April 29, students, faculty, and staff at LIU Post prepare for the end of the semester. However, after finals, senior week, and commencement have wrapped up and most students leave for the summer, the campus will…
By Carlo Valladares, Kahleel Bragg Assistant News Editor, Staff Writer On Wednesday, April 9, James Carroll, a junior Information Management Technology major, witnessed an incident involving a fellow student, a tree, and Public Safety. That morning, Alfonso Mora, a sophomore Computer Science major, “woke up, took a shower, ate breakfast,…
By Sang Geun Yoon Several international student clubs joined together to host the second International Fashion Show on April 3, in the Long Island Room of the Winnick Dining Hall. The show was one of the biggest events during International Cultural Week, bringing in over 70 students from 13 different…
By Katie Muller Staff Writer The winter season of 2013-14 covered LIU Post in plenty of snow, often making it difficult for students to commute to campus. With the warmer weather arriving, students still find it difficult to commute; even though the snow that blanketed Post has melted, the campus…