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Shuttle Service

By Carlos Abreu Staff Writer There is a feud over the shuttle and its service. Some don’t mind, while others complain that they should add more hours on weekends or that they should fix their schedule. I am one of the students that aren’t as content with the bus service.…

Cheers to that! To drink or not to drink? That is the question!

By Kristy Oconnell Staff Writer Imagine yourself, a senior in high school – way back when! And imagine yourself sitting in your room thinking about college. What were you most excited for – higher education? That’s doubtful. It’s nice to think that advancing ourselves is the first thing we get…

Six Delicious and Affordable Lunchbox Alternatives

Kristiane Aateigen Staff Writer Having to figure out what to bring for lunch every day is not always easy, and many fall into a pattern of eating the same foods day after day. Most students at LIU Post live off campus. Many buy their lunch at school, but making your…

Is iPhone IOS 7 the Apple of Your Eye?

Julian Wilson Staff Writer With the release of the latest update to Apple’s iPhone, iOS 7 has evolved the phone from ‘traditional’ ways that framed its original look. While the war on cell phones continues between Apple and Google, the companies that design the iOS and Android software, right now…

Who Would You Be?

Alyssa Seidman Staff Writer When this question turned up on The Pioneer’s story board, one single thought surged through my brain: Tina Fey. I volunteered to write the article instantaneously, and here I am. The reason I was so incredibly willing to write this piece is because Tina Fey is…

The Fox Song – This Year’s Gangnam Style

Mimmi Montgomery Assistant News Editor Have you ever thought about what sound a fox makes? Probably not, but a comedy duo from Norway did. Brothers Vegard and Bård Ylvisåker made a song about it and got more than 40 million YouTube views in just two weeks. This year’s Gangnam Style…

True Story: I Have a Strange Hobby

Michelle Morey Staff Writer Hobbies are as unique and varied as those who practice them. Collecting marbles and playing sports are fairly common ones, but how about the uncommon? LIU Post students have interests that may border on the weird, strange, and rare. This week, I asked students if they…

Living On vs. Off Campus: A Choice of Convenience or Comfort?

Kristiane Aateigen Online Editor LIU Post students often have a difficult decision to make. Where you choose to live can make or break your college experience. The choice often boils down to privacy, comfort and affordability. If you spend your money wisely, living off campus can cost almost half the…

Must Have Apps

Abigail Brosnan Staff Writer Most apps are compatible for different Smartphones. Whether you’re using an iPhone or Android, you can still download the same apps. The problem with downloading apps is that they can take up a lot of space. It’s important to research your apps before you down- load them,…

Does Facebook Belong in the Work Place?

Abigail Brosnan Staff Writer A lot of people today use their Facebooks as a type of online “journal”, stating whatever comes to mind (no matter how rash it may be), and posting photographs of everything they do. When employers and their staff are exposed to each other’s private thoughts and photographs…