Khadija Greenidge Say Anything Improv, LIU Post’s improvisational acting group, presented its first program of the semester, called Black Comedy, in the Hillwood Cinema. On February 20, the club decided to recognize several African American comedians and their contributions to the world of comedy in order to observe Black History…
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Rebecca Martelotti Lately, the talk around campus is that the dorming policy had changed without students being aware of it. The policy, which requires students to be in good standing with the Financial Services Office and Bursar before applying for room selection, has not changed though, according to Jennifer Fuoco,…
Mimmi Montgomery In order to graduate, LIU students must pass four competency requirements (computer literacy, library use, oral communication and writing). However, many students complain about the difficulty level of these tests and the computer workshop. Additionally, numerous students question the necessity of the information presented. According to the LIU…
Amanda Bernocco The LIU Post Recycling Program began a new initiative to improve recycling on campus. Students can enter a raffle to win $200 dining dollars by recycling chips bags, which are not traditionally recyclable. Aramark, LIU Post’s dining services, sponsors the raffle. Students may use dining dollars at the…
Gabriella Ianiro After witnessing the change in light bulbs and the removal of electric doors this semester, students on campus began discussing whether the renovations were caused by the University’s high electric bill. However, William Kirker, director of Facilities Services disproved this rumor. “I have not heard of the rumor…
Akilah Courtney Staff Writer The shootings at Lone Star College’s North Harris Campus in Texas and Sandy Hook Elementary in Newtown, Connecticut have sparked debate and conversation about gun rights in America. Additionally, the shootings have combined the terms gun own- ership and education in the same sentence. According to…
Olivia Wicik Editor in Chief Have you ever felt so motivated in your life, that you would stop at nothing to get where you needed to be? If there’s a burning fire inside of you to achieve a goal you’ve set for yourself then you could relate to Donna Drake. Elementary…
Megan Draghi Staff Writer Winter snowstorm Nemo shut down the LIU Post campus for two days. The snowstorm, which brought in a total of 11.4 inches, caused school officials to suspend classes for the rest of the day on Friday, February 8. Blizzard warnings started to go off on people’s…
Briana Longo and Brittany Lercara For a second time this semester, the campus Office of Public Safety has advised the Pioneer that crime information from mid-November through mid-January is not available. The Pioneer is unaware, therefore, whether any crime information exists for that time period. However, the Pioneer is aware…
Photo by CHRISTINA MORGERA Amanda Bernocco Staff Writer LIU Post has been certified as silver by Out of Work for its resources to help lesbian, gay, bisexual and transsexual students (LGBT). Out of Work is an organization that strives to help the LGBT community gain equality in the work force.…