Volume 76, Issue 5 Wednesday, March 10, 2021 www.liupostpioneer.com New Eatery Comes to Hillwood Long Island University Announces New School Students entering Hillwood Com- mons may have noticed a bustling kitchen in the room next to Subway. pg 4 Film Review: Malcolm and Marie BY DYLAN VALIC EDITOR-IN-CHIEF “Malcolm and Marie” is an Ameri- can, black-and-white romantic-dra- ma starring Zendaya Coleman and John-David Washington. pg 4 The entrance to LIU Post DYLAN VALIC African American Read-In organizations. minded and engaged citizens.” Returns to Campus BY NICHOLAS ROSA In an email to students, the The Roosevelt School is named STAFF WRITER university describes the BA in after the Roosevelt family, mainly international relations and diplo- inspired by Theodore Roosevelt, The university recently an- macy as “a comprehensive exami- Franklin Delano Roosevelt and nounced that a new school, the nation of international relations, Eleanor Roosevelt. Roosevelt School, will be opening diplomat, and service.” The 5-Year The centers and institutes at on campus. The Roosevelt School BA/MBA is described as “a shared- the Roosevelt School will provide experience is inspired by the Roos- credit degree program leading to research opportunities, public evelt family legacies. an undergraduate and graduate seminars, workshops, educational On Wednesday, Feb. 24, the writing center The Roosevelt School offers var- degree in five years.” The PhD in programs and conferences for stu- sponsored the second annual African ious academic programs, includ- Information Studies is described dents in the programs. American Read-In on campus via zoom. ing a BA in international relations to prepare “leaders to assume posi- The school will be open for the and diplomacy, a 5-Year BA/MBA tions in research, teaching, and fall 2021 semester; the university pg 7 in international relations & diplo- practice.” is currently accepting applications. Women’s Ice Hockey Repeats macy/masters of business admin- University President Dr. Kim- The Roosevelt School is for both as NEWHA Champions istration and a PhD in information berly R. Cline is excited for the Long Island University’s Brookville studies. new school. and Brooklyn campuses. The Roosevelt School will “Long Island University is The Roosevelt School maintains prepare students for policy mak- proud to further build upon the the Roosevelt legacy at LIU by of- ing at corporations and founda- exceptional heritage of the Roos- fering educational opportunities tions, leadership positions, service evelts,” she said in a press release. for students interested in global Women’s Ice Hockey secured back-to-back opportunities, careers in interna- “The Roosevelt School will prepare relations, diplomacy, leadership wins in the New England Women’s Hockey tional relations, diplomacy work, students to achieve success in a and service. Alliance championships with their 5-2 win think-tanks, and work in govern- global society by guiding them to The school will be giving schol- over Sacred Heart Thursday, March. 4. mental agencies and non-profit become well-informed, critically- arships to select students in the pg 8 continued on page 2 2 NEWS THE PIONEER Long Island University Announces New School continued from page 1 University, as well as the chairman of the Theo- evelt Institute in 2018. The Theodore Roosevelt dore Roosevelt Institute. Institute, along with the Global Service Insti- Tweed Roosevelt earned his BA from Har- tute, and the Steven S. Hornstein Center for vard University and his MBA from Columbia Policy, Polling, and Analysis are all now part of University’s School of Business. He was also The Roosevelt School. a professor at Harvard and Columbia, and The Theodore Roosevelt Institute is used earned his Doctorate of humane letters. for research, workshops, public seminars, “On behalf of the entire Roosevelt family, educational programs, and conferences. The we are proud that Long Island University will Global Service Institute helps prepare students honor the legacy of our family through the for professional or personal lives dedicated to formation of The Roosevelt School,” Tweed service, and provides advanced educational Roosevelt said in a statement about the new initiatives. school. “This exciting academic venture will The Steven S. Hornstein Center for Policy, prepare graduates to carry forth the highest Polling, and Analysis informs people about standards of professionalism, diplomacy and critical issues, trends, and attitudes in the integrity represented by the extraordinary and world. This center will help provide The Roos- Courtesy of Long Island University unparalleled reputations of Theodore Roos- evelt School with research, analysis, and inde- evelt, Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Eleanor pendent polling. Roosevelt.” “We are proud to offer such a vibrant cur- Roosevelt School programs. “I’ve been thinking about getting a doctor- riculum, designed for today’s interdependent “This is a great addition to LIU. I know a ate, but I haven’t found a program that I like world, which will equip students with the lot of students that would be interested in at- yet. I’m really happy to hear about this,” senior ability to think and act globally,” LIU Board tending,” junior music education major Diane psychology major Brianna Weizerman said. “I of Trustees Chairman Eric Krasnoff said in a Marques said. “I think the new school is going looked at their doctorate program and it seems statement. “The Roosevelt School exemplifies to bring a lot of opportunities to students.” really interesting. I’m definitely going to con- Long Island University’s position as a nation- The great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt, sider the Roosevelt School for getting my PhD,” ally recognized research and teaching institu- Tweed Roosevelt, is the chairman of the Roo- she said. tion.” sevelt School. He is a professor at Long Island The university launched the Theodore Roos- Johnson and Johnson Vaccine Approved for the Public by the FDA “The authorization of this vaccine expands options. the availability of vaccines, the best medical “I think because Johnson & Johnson is such prevention method for COVID-19, to help us a trusted household name, many people will in the fight against this pandemic, which has feel more willing to get this one,” she said. “For claimed over half a million lives in the United those who are still skeptical I would tell them States,” FDA Commissioner Dr. Janet Wood- it’s only normal to feel hesitant since COVID-19 cock said in a release statement. has only been publicized for one year. However, Johnson and Johnson submitted their ap- just like every other sickness and disease over plication to the FDA on Feb. 4, and one dose the years, doctors and scientists have dedicated was shown to be 77 percent effective against a their time and knowledge to aid the public and BY JADA HARRISON severe COVID-19 case in a massive study which prevent more deaths. Vaccines have been ef- STAFF WRITER spanned across three continents. The company fective for other diseases and infections which said that their plan is to deliver 10 million even from a child have been administered to us. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) doses to the U.S. and increase that to 100 mil- We have trusted those, let us now trust science has authorized the use of the Johnson & John- lion by the summer. and technology once more because things and son COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. This will The vaccine effectiveness rate raises con- time change.” become the third vaccine to be approved after cerns for students such as junior nursing major President Joe Biden announced on March 2 Pfiezer and Moderna. A panel of experts from Jahaila Harley. that because of the help by manufacturer Merck the FDA unanimously voted to approve the vac- “Effectiveness of a drug is vital and this vac- & Co., there will be enough vaccines available cine for emergency use on Feb. 26. cine being at a lower rate than the other two for the entire U.S. adult population by May. The emergency-use authorization will be that are available does not seem to be in the distributed to people 18 years or older, while best interest of the public,” she said. “The main also rapidly increasing the availability of the goal of drug development is effectiveness and vaccine because it requires one shot. Pfiezer safety.” requires two doses to be taken 21 days apart, Harley does believe however people will which has been a difficulty for many people try- be more inclined to choose the Johnson and ing to get the vaccine. Johnson vaccine over the Moderna and Pfiezer March 10, 2021 BOARD OF EDITORS 3 Dylan Valic Events this Week Editor-In-Chief Wednesday, March. 10 Features Editor Co-Layout Editor • Mark Toland the Mentalist | 7:30 p.m. Mark Toland performs for students. Emma Robinson News Editor Photo editor Thursday, March. 11 Promotions Manager • EmpowHERment: A Conversation with Faith- Jillian Mehta lynn Morris | 6:30p.m. Arts & Entertainment Editor Faithlynn Morris hosts a discussion on how all Managing Editor women can succeed in a patriarchal society. Co-Layout Editor Promotions Manager Monday, March. 15 Andrew Scarpaci • Collide Night | 6 p.m. Sports Editor BASIC and FCA come together to welcome Online Editor special guest, a Singer, Songwriter, and Pastor, Circulation Manager Travis Greene. Zach Taber Asst. Arts & Entertainment Editor Jane Montalto Illustrator Zaina Arafat Faculty Adviser Staff Writers Griffin Albrecht, Steven Argenzio, Ga- briella Cavaleri, Shelley Dean, Crystal Dean, Derrick Edafe, Jada Harrison, Theresa Morrissey, Caleb Palmer, Nicholas Rosa, Christopher Trick, Lila Nolan STAY CONNECTED thepioneernews The Pioneer Subscribe to our newsletter. 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