By Jack Georgis Assistant Online Editor Ceramic sculpting is a popular art form on campus where some students feel a sense of connection to their work and to the material. Frank Olt is a professor of ceramics and runs the ceramics studio located in the Craft Center. “People really like…
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By Karis Fuller Arts & Entertainment Editor Professor Susan Zeig, film director and chairperson of the department of communication and film, released her latest untitled short film, March. 31, at the KQED station in San Francisco. Zeig’s passion for the film industry doesn’t stop at her classroom lectures. As a…
By Christian Klimaszewski Staff Writer The men’s lacrosse team faced East Coast Conference rival, the Molloy College Lions, on Saturday, March 30 at the Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium. After losing a close game 13-12 to the No. 1 team in the nation, Adelphi University, on March 20, the Pioneers…
By Morgan Kashinsky Staff Writer Freshman lacrosse goalkeeper Hailey Duchnowski had an impressive debut in her first year on the team in their match against Merrimack College on Feb. 23 when she made 12 saves. She’s been a starter player in every game this season. As a new Pioneer, Duchnowski’s…
By Anand Venigalla Features Editor Dr. Cheng Zhang, assistant professor of chemistry, has been working on a project to convert carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas, into value-added chemicals and fuels like ethylene and propylene. “As the concentration of CO2 increases over the years, it’s really caused climate change, including global…
By Abilio Dominguez Staff Writer As part of Health and Wellness Week from March 24 to March 30, a Health and Wellness Fair was held in Hillwood Commons on Wednesday, March 27 during common hour. Many health related activities took place. At one table, students gave free massages to relieve…
By Jacqueline Escobar Staff Writer Vanessa Gardner, a junior photography major, worked on several projects during the spring 2019 semester, including a series of photographs called “Women of Color in Color,” which she hopes will encourage women of color to feel more vibrant about themselves. “The series I add to…
By Alecia Sexton Staff Writer Happy Spring! We can finally pack away our winter coats and enjoy some warm weather! Since we all know that summer and beach season will be here in no time, and eventually the process of shedding ‘the “winter 10” will have to commence, I’d like…
By Samantha Cavanagh Staff Writer Delta Zeta held its first Turtle Tournament on Friday, March 22 in the Pratt Recreation Center. The Turtle Tournament, named after Delta Zeta’s mascot, consisted of three rounds of kickball, basketball, and volleyball. Students from Greek Life, clubs and athletics participated in teams. A total…