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My Farewell to The Pioneer
The Pioneer
Dear PSC Community, If you had told me two years ago that I would be in the position of Editor-in-Chief of The Pioneer, the actual student newspaper, during my second year at PSC, I would laugh ‘til I had tears in my eyes, only to end up crying because I knew I wasn’t confident enough...
Will Our Languages Survive Through the Next Generation?
The Pioneer
Dennis Rogers, also known as “Spirit Dancer,” is a retired history teacher who performs traditional Navajo dances and sings songs in the Navajo language, Diné Bizaad, across the country in schools and other events. Rogers is part of the Navajo tribe from a town on the reservation in Chambers, AZ. He seeks to preserve the...
Bringing Color to a Community: Mural Painted on Access, a Local Clinic
The Pioneer
Access Family Health Society is a local clinic here in Chicago Heights located at 152 W Lincoln Hwy, Chicago Heights, IL 60411 it is a source of many people in the community’s healthcare. The mural was created by Aaliyah Lachel’e –or Peanutbuddarart as she goes by on social media– in May of 2024 with the...
Is a Catholic Hospital the Right Choice for You?
The Pioneer
When you’re having a medical emergency, the last thing on your mind is who runs the hospital. You need help, and a hospital is a hospital, right? If you are a woman seeking medical attention for any reason relating to your reproductive health in our area here in the south suburbs of Chicago, please be...
Resource Spotlight: WEI Grant w/ Mr. Brian Stanley
The Pioneer
Listen as Beyond the Atrium Reporter Jamel Conner interviews the Director of the Workforce Empowerment Initiative (WEI) Grant, formerly known as the “Workforce Equity Initiative Grant,” at Prairie State College. Mr. Brian Stanley describes the grant’s inner workings and how it has helped students achieve their education and career goals. Transcript: (coming
Recap: Motivational March Recommended Reads
The Pioneer
Selections: The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas (novel) “Mother to Son” by Langston Hughes (poem) “To the Young Who Want to Die” by Gwendolyn Brooks (poem) “From Blossoms” by Li-Young Lee (poem) “A House Called Tomorrow” by Alberto Rios (poem) “Tenth of December” by George Saunders (short story) Thank you for joining me into this...
Motivational March Recommended Reads
The Pioneer
Correction: The image previously listed the incorrect author for two listed works. “To the Young Who Want to Die” was written by Gwendolyn Brooks and “From Blossoms” was written by Li-Young Lee, not George Saunders. Selections: Angie Thomas The Hate U Give (novel) Langston Hughes “Mother to Son” (poem) Gwendolyn Brooks’ “To the Young
Recap: February Romance (or not) Recommended Reads
The Pioneer
Selections: The Soulmate Equation by Christina Laurens (novel) Something Childish but Very Natural by Samuel Taylor Coleridge (poem) “Heart to Heart” by Rita Dove (poem) “Ode to the Bread Roll” by Rigoberto Gonzalez (poem) “Annabel Lee” by Edgar Allan Poe (poem) “A New England Nun” by Mary Wilkins Freeman (short story) Hello! Thank you so...
“We watch, learn, discuss and interact with media”: Sigma Chi Eta to host Movie Days
The Pioneer
With light refreshments, an open and honest environment, and a good film, PSC’s communication honor society, Sigma Chi Eta, is set to host Movie Days throughout the semester. On Feb. 24 at 2:30 p.m. in room 2502, the honor society will be showcasing the film “Moonlight”. Directed by Barry Jenkins, according to IMDB, the film...
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