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Help Wanted: Editor positions
Hey Raiders, next year The Pioneer is having a major staff turn over. That being so we are looking for new writers and editors. If one is interested in such an opportunity, they can come by the Pioneer office Sunrise 115, and fill out an application. It’s important we hurry with this because we still [...]
Fried food is not the only option any more
Students are offered a wider variety of foods in the campus cafeteria Andrea Bell Staff Writer Rushing around between classes there is no time to run to the store to pick up a lunch, meaning it’s home packed or cafeteria. The cafeteria food is reasonably priced but not always the healthiest option. The majority of [...]
Relief for delayed onset muscle soreness
Six easy tips to help get rid of pesky after workout pain Tamara Kelly Staff Writer After a big workout the fluid retention may be the cause of all that pain and stiffness from sore muscles. Here are few tips that can help alleviate the pain and get you back on the treadmill. Drink some [...]
NFL Draft: Seahawks
Marqus Ellis Staff Writer The NFL Draft is one of the most amazing and surprising events of the year, with coverage from the top selections to the underdog college picks who have worked tirelessly to become a member of the National Football League. There has been a lot of talk about the two outstanding players [...]
Baseball spotlight: The man on second base
Andrea Bell Staff Writer Brian Corliss the Raider’s second baseman already committed to a four year to continue his baseball career Brian Corliss can almost always be found standing on second, ready to catch the ball if it comes his way. Corliss, much the same as most of the [...]
Maybe it’s time to get a job
Andrea Bell Commentary May 1, usually, well what is it usually? I grew up thinking it was the first of May go pick flowers and be happy. As everyone around the greater Tacoma, Seattle area would know, this past May Day, was simply put, chaotic. I’m not here to talk about May Day; it’s just [...]
2012 Convention season in full swing
Starting from early spring to early fall, gamers, comic book lovers, and anime fans alike come out of the woodwork to attend various conventions throughout the country. Groups of friends carpool, share hotel rooms, and dress up as their favorite characters for a weekend to celebrate their favorite movies, comic books, video games, and more. [...]
Be cool, go green
Going green seems to be one of the latest fads that have people jumping on the bandwagon these days. But why do some people refuse? Is it really too much effort to switch out all of your regular light bulbs for florescent ones? It may sound old and repetitive to our ears by now, however [...]
Save a pets life
For years people have been suffering through the long depress- ing commercials depicting lonely pets yearning for adoption. During the Fall 2011 quarter the newly founded Vet-Tech pro- gram took in 18 dogs and 14 cats that they have been caring for since. Unfortunately the program does not continue into the sum- mer and the [...]
Dear Rylee,
Not fitting in is something we all worry about Dear Rylee Lately I have been realizing that when hanging with my friends it seems as if everything they are do- ing is…more important than what I do. They are always busy doing important things for their high profile job. I am a full time student and they [...]
