By Helen Flores, Staff Writer TikTok is a free social media app that lets you watch, create, and share videos. Often to a soundtrack of the top hits in music right from your phone. Trends begin to form and start to become things students want to try. Making new dances…
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By Andrew Scarpaci, Assistant Sports Editor Alexandra Ferragamo is a fifth-year senior, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in broadcasting. As graduation nears during these difficult times due to the pandemic, she reflected on her college years. “My experience was surely memorable. I had my ups, my downs and everything in…
By Leah Holt, Staff Writer President Donald J. Trump signed a $2 trillion deal to send direct payments to individuals and businesses while the economy is at a standstill due to COVID-19. College students between the ages of 17 to 24, claimed by their parents or claiming themselves, were ineligible…
By Anisha Jintoorkar, Staff Writer President Donald J. Trump released a three-phase approach on April 7 for state governors to implement and follow as they gradually lift stay-at-home orders and reinstate to a new normal in areas where COVID-19 cases are decreasing and ample testing is available. Returning to regular…
By Jade Leah Burns, Staff Writer All graduating seniors received an email on Friday, April 10, signed by Matthew Blanar, director of student affairs, explaining how commencement will play out. “The culmination of years of hard work has arrived. The Commencement Ceremony for the Class of 2020 at Long Island…
It’s surreal that the day has finally come where I am writing my final piece for the Pioneer. My time working on this publication has been the highlight of my collegiate career, and I’m both heartened and saddened to bid it farewell. To all the dedicated staff members with their…
By Jillian Mehta, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor The Center for Disease Control and Prevention announced new recommendations that encourage the use of face masks while in public on April 3. In response, some people have started to create and buy their own customized masks as a means of self-expression…
By Jillian Mehta, Assistant Arts and Entertainment Editor COVID-19 has changed the way fine and performing arts students are spending their senior year, and nationwide contact restrictions have impacted their next steps after graduation into industries that have been put onhold. Michaela Fox, a senior musical theatre major, said the…
By Jade Leah Burns, Staff Writer Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, several arts students had trouble completing their projects. However, they found a way to cope with their new circumstances. Caroline Bert, a graduate photography student, has tried her best to keep busy. Due to social distancing regulations, she is not allowed…
By Sophia Strauss, Staff Writer Newfound homebodies have discovered a love for crafts they never knew they had before self-isolating for a month, or even longer in some cases. People around the country are in search of new hobbies to fill the long days inside. College students have discovered what…