By Samantha Samant Promotions and Business Manager “Maleficent Mistress of Evil” was released on Oct. 18, 2019. Maleficent is portrayed as the villain in the fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. However, Maleficent’s character takes a turn for the benevolent in this adventure where she figures out where she came from, stops…
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By Josie Rerecich Copyeditor Three senior photography majors each have a collection of their photos lining the SAL gallery’s walls. Jessica Ciminelli, Crystal Gonzalez and Chris McMullan had a reception for their work on Wednesday, Oct. 30. Ciminelli’s collection “Out of Their Element” is a series of photos of sports…
By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief When attending a Broadway production, most audience members recall the stunning costumes, the impressive vocal range of the chorus and the Tony Award-winning acting in each performance. One of the most challenging and essential parts of musical theatre, however, comes from the choreographed dance numbers. Members…
By Dylan Valic Features Editor It may seem like a professor’s work is never done, but Dr. Scott Carlin, associate professor of geography, takes that premise to another level. In addition to teaching classes on campus, he also recently organized a conference with the United Nations to work towards creating…
By Asia Turner Staff Writer The School of Professional Studies is offering a new program for elementary students. The Young Visionaries Academy at LIU Post is a creative program of exploration and discovery for students in grades two through eight. According to the university website, “this enrichment program supports critical…
By Jennifer Chavez Staff Writer Editor’s Note: Josephine Rerecich is the copyeditor for the Pioneer. Students have mixed feelings about the university’s efforts in addressing their concerns of the mold growing in their residence buildings, specifically those living in Kings Hall and the South Residence Complex (SRC). Mold has been…
By Members of the Editorial Board Members of the Pioneer editorial board attended the National College Media convention hosted by the College Media Association and the Associated College Press from Thursday, Oct. 31 to Sunday, Nov. 3 in Washington D.C. A total of 1,600 attendees from both public and private…
By Ashley Bowden Co-Editor-In-Chief Many of the basic understandings Americans have about the society they live in are rooted in dated practices that are not widely questioned or changed, even when those understandings negatively impact specific groups of people. In a meeting on Wednesday, Oct. 30, members of the predominantly…
By Travis Fortounas Staff Writer A series of renovations have been completed at the Tilles Center for the Performing Arts as part of a five-year agenda set in place by a council of overseers. The renovations are part of a strategic plan to set the new direction of the theater.…
By Andrew Scarpaci Staff Writer Sammy Bell, junior psychology major, is a forward on the field hockey team, as well as the team’s leading scorer. During her time playing as a Shark for the fall 2019 season, Bell scored nine goals and 20 points throughout the 14 games the team…