By Anand Venigalla Features Editor Three professors were honored this spring with the David Newton Award, the highest teaching award given by Long Island University. These professors were Nicholas J. Ramer, associate professor of chemistry; Maria Porter, professor of theater; and Jennifer Snekser, assistant professor of biology. Porter enjoys teaching…
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By Josh Tolentino and Jada Butler Assistant Features Editor and Co-Editor-In-Chief New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced environmental initiatives for a greener New York on Earth Day, April 22, in the Tilles Center Atrium. Approximately 150 people attended the announcement, including Long Island officials, community members, and LIU Post students,…
By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief The co-valedictorians and salutatorian for the class of 2019 were notified on March 20 of their honors via email from Dean of Students Michael Berthel. This year there will be two valedictorians, Gianna Boscarino and Lauren Palumbo. The salutatorian will be Rebecca Kane. Gianna Boscarino, who…
By Alecia Sexton Staff Writer April is National Autism Awareness Month and there’s no better time to learn more about this disability. According to austismspeaks.org, autism is defined as a “broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.” There is often a…
By Anand Venigalla Features Editor Cary Epstein, professor of health and physical education, is the coordinator of the teacher preparation program within the departmentof teaching and learning. An adjunct professor when he first came to Post in 2011, in fall 2018 Epstein was hired as the only full-time faculty in…
By Dylan Valic Staff Writer The Be the Change Club hosted its third annual You are Noticed Day speak out on April 9 in the End Zone. You are Noticed Day is an event to raise awareness for those experiencing feelings of alienation or loneliness. Adam Silverstein, junior social work…
Compiled By Jada Butler Co-Editor-In-Chief Tickets are on sale at the Campus Concierge in Hillwood Commons for the senior events for 2019. From attending a Yankees game to a senior formal, there is much in store to send off the class of 2019. Seniors attended the senior grad fair from…
By Ashley Bowden Co-Editor-In-Chief Caitlin Johnstone, senior health sci-ence major, traded her sea legs to run on land when she joined the women’s rugby team during the spring 2019 semester. She has been a member of the swim team since spring 2016 and plans to continue on the rugby team…
By Amanda Desens Assistant Photo Editor The women’s tennis team closed up its 2018-2019 season with a 7-0 loss to Adelphi University on Friday, April 12. “Some players were hurt and some haven’t had the chance to practice much during the off season, but we still did what we could,”…
By Christian Klimaszewski Staff Writer Even though football season ended in December, Pioneer football players have been preparing to get drafted by an NFL football team. Running back Malik Pierre, wide receiver Mike Richardson, wide receiver Deon Mash, linebacker Jake Carlock and defensive end Kevin Petit-Frere have been working hard…