By Zach Taber, Staff Writer The Student Body Boutique (SBB), along with other student-run businesses, had to close their doors for two weeks because of the suspension of in-person classes. The SBB has been vacant since Oct. 15, when the pause was initiated by President Kimberly Cline. All student-run businesses,…
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By Dante Della Porta, Staff Writer Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a chronic illness that affects millions of families each year. According to the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke, PD is a long-term degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that mainly affects the motor system. Modern medicine and…
By Whitney Moran, Staff Writer The Commission on Presidential Debates canceled the second presidential debate on Friday, Oct. 9 after President Donald Trump refused to participate in a virtual debate. The debate was originally planned to take place in person on Oct. 15, but the Commission decided it would be…
TW: Childhood, Sexual, and Domestic Abuse. Editor’s Note – This article mentions sensitive topics such as childhood, sexual, and domestic abuse. By Alyssa Spagna, Staff Writer Safe Center LI announced that they will be holding informational courses at Post that cover the issue of child abuse. Everyone is welcome to…
By Theresa Morrissey, Staff Writer The results of the 2020 election will shape the future of America for years to come. With a global pandemic, a potential Supreme Court nomination and healthcare hanging in the balance, a lot is at stake. A key demographic in the 2020 election for both…
By Elise Person, Staff Writer The coronavirus pandemic has changed what the world once knew as normal. In-person activities, such as going to school and work, have taken on a new version of normality via virtual experiences. With many classes being moved online, hands-on professions like nursing have declined educationally…
By Dante Dellaporta, Staff Writer The first and only Vice Presidential debate of the 2020 election year, took place on Oct. 7, at Kingsbury Hall, in Salt Lake City, Utah. California Senator Kamala Harris and Vice President Mike Pence discussed several major topics, including a COVID-19 vaccine, the state of…
By Chris Smith, Staff Writer White house officials announced on October 2nd President Donald Trump contracted COVID-19. Following the announcement, Trump was transferred to the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center by helicopter. It was confirmed that Trump was aboard a plane with his aide Hope Hicks, who had already…
By Andrew Scarpaci & Dylan Valic Sports Editor, Editor-In-Chief Update – On Wednesday, Oct. 14 an additional 20 cases were reported on the university’s COVID-19 dashboard, bringing the total number of reported cases since Oct. 10 to 33. Editor’s Note – The Pioneer chose to keep quotes given to us by athletes anonymous…
By Dylan Valic, Editor-In-Chief Michael Berthel, the executive dean of students, was promoted to chief of student affairs and alumni engagement.Berthel has previously served as associate dean of students and director of campus life, dean of students and executive dean of students. This semester marks Berthel’s eighth academic year at…