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Volume 74, Issue 6 Wednesday, March 4, 2020 www.liupostpioneer.com Zero Students Attend Debate Watch Party The Importance of Voting for Students Students on campus BY ANISHA JINTOORKAR were a no-show to the STAFF WRITER Democratic debate watch party held by the As the 2020 primary and Student Activities Board presidential elections are quickly on Feb. 25 in the fish approaching, the university is bowl. As some students encouraging students, faculty and plan to vote in the upcoming primary elec- staff to register for their right to tion, zero made the effort to weigh out their vote. A tabling event to register opinions alongside their peers. pg 4 for the primaries is scheduled for Monday, March 30, and another is First Annual North Shore scheduled for the presidential elec- Shakespeare Festival tion on Thursday, April 2. Both will take place in Hillwood Commons from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. LIU Votes is a campus-wide marketing initiative to promote participation in the election pro- cess. At the tabling events and on their website, www.liu.edu/votes, In the first annual North Shore Student voter registration and absentee Shakespeare Festival, Post students in the ballot applications are available for advanced acting class as well as students all 50 states. from four local high schools performed According to Best Colleges, in Shakespearean monologues and scenes for 2017, 16.8 million undergradu- each other. pg 10 ate students were enrolled to vote nationwide, but actual voter turn- JANE MONTALTO Theatre Students take a Trip to Wonderland out was poor. On the upside, the doubling the percentage that voted barriers, hectic schedules, heavy National Study of Learning, Voting in 2014. workload, and changing policies Originally a novel by and Engagement (NSLVE) calcu- Both studies concluded that a that confuse young people on how Lewis Carroll, the con- lated that 40.3 percent of regis- number of factors contribute to the to vote. cept of “Alice in Won- tered student voters took the time low student turnout such as a dis- On campus, students expressed derland” was published to cast their ballots in 2018, like for the candidates, voting different reasons for whether in 1865 and has since continued on page 5 been adapted through numerous films and Web Series “435” Looking for Student Actors plays. On Saturday, Feb. 22, freshman mu- sical theatre major Kevin DiCarlo directed BY ALEXANDRA FERRAGAMO & an adaptation by Andrew Barbato and SHANNON MILLER Lesley Anderson. pg 10 STAFF WRITER, CO-EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Athlete of the Week: A new webshow, “435 The Series,” Kenzie Harmison released a casting call to students on campus. Those looking for their 15 min- utes of fame, a fun way to make money or something to do in their free time have the chance to take part in bringing this script to life. The series is based on a true story Thanks to a skillful play by women’s hockey which focuses on the lives of six inner- goalie Kenzie Harmison, the Sharks ended city teens who are the first in their fami- their inaugural season on top by earning lies to attend college, while also trying to the New England Women’s Hockey Alliance COURTESY OF ZAE DIGGS stay out of trouble and harm’s way given (NEWHA) title. pg 15 A scene from “435 The Series” continued on page 4 2 ADVERTISEMENT THE PIONEER VISIT MOES.COM TO FIND A LOCATION NEAREST TO YOU. March 4, 2020 BOARD OF EDITORS 3 Ashley Bowden Events this Week Co-Editor-In-Chief Wednesday, March 4 Sunday, March 8 Arts & Entertainment Editor Business Manager • Pancakes for a Cure | noon • Sunday Campus Mass | 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. Students can stop by Hillwood Commons for Students can attend a Christian worship service Shannon Miller unlimited original or chocolate chip pancakes for that provides a place and community for students Co-Editor-in-Chief $5. All proceeds go to Relay for Life. to pray on campus. Mass will be followed News Editor by refreshments and a time to connect with other Online Editor • Lead Cares Workshop | 2 p.m. students of faith. Promise and NYC Service will inform students of Dylan Valic volunteer opportunities on and off campus, how • Gold Coast Movies: Uncut Gems | 3 & 9 p.m. Features Editor to use community service to build a career and The Student Activities Board hosts this week’s Managing Editor more. Participants can expect refreshments and a movie series. 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All materials in The Pioneer are protected by United States copyright law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without prior written permission of The Pioneer. 4 NEWS THE PIONEER Zero Students Attend Debate Watch Party berg also participated, making this his second BY ANTHONY CAVARETTA attempt at winning over potential voters. STAFF WRITER Each candidate took turns sparring over key policy areas including healthcare costs, Students on campus were a no-show to gun control and foreign affairs. All seven the Democratic debate watch party held by candidates spoke over each other throughout the Student Activities Board on Feb. 25 in the the duration of the event, making for a heated fish bowl. As some students plan to vote in debate. the upcoming primary election, zero made the Several candidates expressed their oppos- effort to weigh out their opinions alongside ing views to Sanders, the current frontrunner, their peers at this event. over the cost of his healthcare proposal and A few factors may have contributed to lack how he plans to pay for it. Others squared of student interest in the debate. Everything off with Bloomberg over a range of his past from the long list of candidates to the disar- policies including “stop and frisk,” as well as ray that occurs between members of the same his massive wealth which pushed his oppo- party can affect someone’s decision to pay nents to brand him as paying his way into the attention. primaries. Ashley Rodriguez, president of the Student “Politics stress me out due to the polarity Government Association, said politics are a of the views,” Sarah Ren, junior psychology touchy subject. “A lot of students may not major, said. “Also being a busy college stu- feel comfortable being in a politically charged dent, I spend a lot of time reading more books environment,” she said. that relate to my studies than what the news This was the tenth debate for the Demo- provides, so I wouldn’t even know what to say cratic primary candidates that remained. Pro- about what is happening right now.” gressive senators Bernie Sanders and Eliza- It’s possible the bickering between can- beth Warren joined their moderate opponents didates of the same party is what deterred Senator Amy Klobuchar, former Mayor Pete students from attending the watch party. Buttigieg, billionaire investor Tom Steyer, But another reason may be that “Student SHANNON MILLER and former Vice President Joe Biden on the involvement has not been the greatest on this Debate watch party on Brooklyn campus as advertised by debate stage in Charleston, South Carolina. campus and definitely has room for improve- their SGA Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloom- ment,” Rodriguez said. continued on page 5 Web Series “435” Looking for Student Actors continued from page 1 Filming on campus will occur in Humani- ties Hall, according to Diggs, who encourages their newfound independence. students to take advantage of the opportunity. Godwin Bortey, writer, and Ramel New- “It’s something fun they can do on campus erls, story creator, hope to impact young and make money at the same time. A lot of adults with their story, referring to the series students have creative passions but no real as “a revolution” on its official website. outlet and this can be something that plants a “The series shows what goes on that no seed,” he said. one talks about during college,” Joseph Students interested in joining the Dancy, a member of the crew, said. The 435 mailing list for “435 The Series” can visit the series gives an inside look on the life of a col- website and enter their email into the pop-up lege student.