THE HONORS HERALD The New York City Pforzheimer Honors College at Pace University Volume 7 Pace University 1 Pace Plaza W207-209 New York, NY 10038 P: 212-346-1697
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December 2017
Alexandra Romano ‘19 On Friday, October 16th, 2017, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons. According to the ICAN’s website, the campaign is a non-governmental organization designed to promote adherence to and implement the nuclear weapon ban treaty created by the United Nations. ICAN was launched in 2007 and picked up steam by partnering with other organizations such as the Red Cross, the World Council of Churches, and the ACT Alliance. Through these partnerships, ICAN has been able to gain the support of 127 nations. Two of the Honors College’s own students, Terrie Soule ‘19 and Sydney Tisch ‘19, both worked on this campaign through their internships at the United Nations NonGovernmental Organizations’ Act Alliance and World Council of Churches. ACT Alliance and World Council of Churches are faith based member organizations that unite over 100 churches globally. ACT Alliance focuses on improving the lives of poor and marginalized people while the WCC focuses on Christian service. I was able to sit down with Soule to get a more personal and in depth idea of how she contributed to this organization.
Soule is a Peace and Justice Studies major currently in her third year at Pace. She was provided this opportunity through the Director of the Peace and Justice Studies department, Dr. Emily Welty, who also serves as the Vice Moderator of the World Council of Churches. Her Peace and Justice Studies classes gave her a substantial background of the main goal of the organization and this internship has allowed her to see how her classwork can be applied to real life situations. The organization itself is very small, giving Soule the opportunity to work closely with her supervisors.
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Herald Staff Holly Thayer Editor-In-Chief Ties Jansen
Associate Editor Mohini Gobin Honors Council President Dr. Susan Dinan Dean Dr. Bill Offutt Faculty Advisor Jaclyn Kopel Director Jessica Reed Program Coordinator Lindsey Lee Thesis Advisor
Herald Contributors Alexandra Brand Alexandra Romano Amberlynn Foote Angela Cerulli Benjamin Ravelo Bill Offutt Chad Nowlan Erica Magrin Ezana Ceman Jaclyn Kopel Jessica Holt Madison Oberndorf
Mohini Gobin Nicolette Carbonetto Nicki Kern Owen Cahan Owen McGonigle Patricia Wilson Sydney Meehan Susan Dinan Ties Jansen Veronica Albarella Veronica Weinstein Xander Tielemans
The Honors Herald is a student run newsletter circulated to the students of the Pforzheimer Honors College at Pace University on the New York City Campus. The members of the Herald Staff review all articles. The opinions of the articles do not necessarily reflect those of the staff or the Pforzheimer Honors College. Pforzheimer Honors College 1 Pace Plaza W207-209 New York, NY 10038 www.pace.edu/honors-college
Anti-nuclear campaigners Emily Welty and Matthew Bolton both of Pace University NYC
A Letter From The Editor Dear Readers, If you are like me, then you are amazed that the semester is already over! In this edition you will find a recap of major events in the Pace and Honors community from the fall semester, as well as travel and study abroad experiences, entertainment reviews, and honors shenanigans. As you can tell from the size of this edition, Honors has had a very busy semester! On behalf of the Herald staff I would like to thank you for your continued support and readership. I would also like to thank all of the contributors as well as the entire Honors Council and Herald staff. I hope that you have a great winter break and be on the lookout for three new editions in the spring semester! Happy Reading! Holly Thayer
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Soule’s responsibilities change drastically depending on the week’s events. When the UN’s General Assembly occurred this fall Soule was fortunate enough to go to various meetings throughout the week, even high profile events such as First Committee Meeting that directly addressed disarmament issues. She was also able to attend a panel focusing on refugees and migrants. Recently she has been developing briefing papers for the situations happening in Syria and Israel-Palestine. For the treaty that won the Nobel Peace Prize, Soule made “advocacy calls to different countries missions that are based in the US to ensure that they will come to the signing of the treaty.” Despite this high-pressure situation, Soule emphasized how “exciting” the whole experience was. To her, the most exciting part was just getting to see her colleagues get recognition for something they have put so much effort into. “Getting the recognition from the world that abolishing nuclear weapons is a huge step toward peace is really good and may put pressure on other countries or people that seem to be more pronuclear. It also gives a lot of legitimacy to a campaign that has often been brushed off as too idealistic.” Because of this recognition, a future against nuclear war seems like a viable option. Going forward, it is important to remember to involve the youth in this discussion in order to keep these ideals prevalent in future generations. Although still at the start of their careers, Terrie Soule and Sydney Tisch are already crucial parts of the movement.
Contents Pace Students Are Given the Opportunity to Work for Nobel Peace Prize Winning Organization ………………..1,3 A New Beginning with President Krislov ………………..4-5 Maria’s Tower Made Strides Against Breast Cancer… 6-7 S.O.S. DNCE Rocked Setter Jam!............................... 8-9 Harry Potter Movie Night…………………………………..10-11 One Day Immersion…………………………………………. 12-13 NYC’s Delicious Dinners under $5…………………….. 14-15 Coming Home to the Javits……………………...……….. 16-17 Cause and (Omega) Effect: Why You Should Be Reading Mister Miracle………………………………………………… 18-19 Broadway Flea Market Experience………………………….20 Randomness (or lack thereof) of Certain Organic Population Densities………………………………………………21
Astros Win First World Series Title ……………………22-23 Undergraduate Open House Run By ASPIRE is a Success!.........................................................................24 A Quick Trip to Atlanta…………………………………………..25 Internships………………………………………………………26-28 Travel………………………………………………………………29-35 Arts…………………………………………………………………36-43 Honors……………………………………………………………44-49 Achievements…………………………………………………..50-52 House Cup Points…………………………………………………..53 Overheard in Honors………………………………………..54-55 In Memoriam……….……………………………….………….56-57 Words from the Faculty.………………………….………..58-59
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A New Beginning with President Krislov Amberlynn Foote ‘21 The rain poured down on a historic Sunday afternoon in Pleasantville as Dr. Marvin Krislov, Pace University’s newly inaugurated president, addressed the audience. He referred to the dreaded rain as a blessing, mentioning that it enriches the earth and permits prosperity; and this was the perfect analogy to depict the monumental events that were occurring in that very moment. As the rain enriched and enhanced the vitality of the earth, President Krislov made it his mission to do the same for Pace University along with its staff and students from that moment forward. Arriving in Pleasantville at 10:15 AM, I along with other ASPIRE volunteers, congregated in the Kessel Center to receive our task assignments. Being one of the few students in attendance from the New York City campus and unfamiliar with Pleasantville, I was responsible for remaining in the gym and escorting the guests on the VIP list to their seats.
Soon guests were arriving, and I escorted President Krislov’s two sons to their seats once they were checked in. Following their arrival, a multitude of people, including family of alumni, honorable individuals affiliated with the university, and friends of President Krislov’s entered the venue. I spoke with three guests in particular for quite some time whom happened to be college friends of President Krislov. They asked me about my major, career goals, and other aspirations.
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Touched by their interest in my endeavors, I thanked them for speaking with me, and they encouraged me to introduce myself to President Krislov if ever given the opportunity. It was truly an honor to meet and speak with the guests that I assisted at the event. The brief conversations that I had with the variety of individuals made me even more proud and excited to be a student at Pace University and to welcome President Krislov as the leader of our school. At 1 PM the ceremony began, and I took my seat with the other members of the Honors College. The compilation of speakers truly enriched the event, as community leaders, alumni, government officials, friends, and several others spoke very highly of President Krislov and his exceptional abilities to augment the Pace University community. President Krislov’s eloquent speech reinforced all the wonderful things that the previous speakers mentioned, and it further proved that he is the perfect individual to lead Pace University and what it stands for, including but not limited to diversity, acceptance, and success. It was an honor to be present for such an important event for Pace University, and to experience the installation of President Krislov as the eighth president of Pace University.
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Maria’s Tower Made Strides Against Breast Cancer Chad Nowlan ‘19 This past October, Maria’s Tower was “thinking pink” in a whole new way. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I decided to use my position as an RA to spark change in a whole new way; I started Pace University’s first team to participate in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk sponsored by the American Cancer Society in Central Park on October 15th! With the help of our Community Coordinator Michael Wellbrock, we brought a team together to raise money to support the fight against breast cancer around America. There are over 250,000 women in the United States living with breast cancer, and every thirteen minutes a woman loses her life to breast cancer. In order to do our small part, we created a “Pie Your RA” fundraiser for Maria’s Tower. Residents got to pay $2 to throw a plate full of whipped cream at their RA’s face and all of the proceeds were donated directly to the team. With “Pie Your RA” and individual fundraising, in just about one week the team raised over $350!
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Early in the morning on Sunday, October 15 , the team woke up and made our way up to Central Park to participate in the four-mile walk! The walk started around 72 street on the East side of Central Park, looped up all the way to about 103 street, and then moved all the way back down to 72 street on the West side. We were joined by thousands of other walkers from all around New York. The event, in total, raised over $1,650,000 to aide in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of breast cancer. Throughout the walk, you could feel the overwhelming sense of love, hope, and courage between survivors, caregivers, and supporters all working together to make a difference in the lives of so many women and men. th
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Since we were able to pull this team together in such a short amount of time, I would love to put another team together again next year with even more time to fundraise and spread awareness around campus. We had a small but mighty team this year, and I would love to see the event grow and become an even bigger campuswide effort in the future! As long as breast cancer continues to impact the lives of so many women around the country, we will continue to fight, continue to fundraise, and continue to think pink to honor those we have lost, support the survivors, and work towards finding a cure.
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Amberlynn Foote ‘21
It was summertime and I was at the Atlantis Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas on vacation with my family. Dabbling throughout the water park for hours, enjoying a child’s utopia, I truly couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate my tenth birthday which had passed just three weeks prior. Little did I know that this was a trip that I truly would never forget, as my mother handed me an envelope that contained my real birthday gift: Jonas Brothers concert tickets for the following day. One can only imagine my excitement as we approached the concert venue, considering that I was living every young girl’s dream. As we squirmed through the mass of people and the multitude of screaming girls, my mom’s purse was suddenly snatched from her arm and disappeared along with its captor into the pure chaos that surrounded us. In compensation for the unfortunate event, the resort placed us in the VIP section backstage where we enjoyed the concert with none other than the JoBro’s security guard, Big Rob, and the Jonas Brothers’ parents. Unconvinced that the experience could get any better, my expectations were exceeded as we were further accommodated for with the opportunity to meet the legendary Jonas Brothers. Flashforward eight years later and my inner ten-year-old was ecstatic as I entered the Setter Jam in Pace university’s gymnasium and saw the DNCE drum set on the stage, knowing that I was just moments away from seeing the former JoBro, Joe Jonas, play alongside his band. Unaware of just how close to the stage I would be standing, an additional wave of excitement flooded my body as I made my way to the front.
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Prior to the start of the show, DJ SPYNFO played a compilation of throwback songs and today’s hits which made the time spent waiting more enjoyable. Looking around the gym, everybody was dancing to the music which made me even more eager for the concert to begin. Eventually Playboi Carti took the stage and performed his opening act. The combination of his lively stage personality and the performance of his hit song “Magnolia” triggered an enthusiastic response from the crowd. Thus, it is safe to say that Playboi Carti undoubtedly succeeded in pumping up the crowd for the main act DNCE. Finally, the moment that we had all been waiting for finally arrived. Lead singer Joe Jonas and his band members JinJoo Lee, Cole Whittle, and Jack Lawless made an iconic stage entrance wearing animal masks and waving “Team DNCE” flags. The loud music and the various light effects worked simultaneously to shake the core of the audience members and make them feel the moment. The entirety of the concert built on the excellence of the band’s phenomenal entrance and continued to impress the audience. Despite only knowing a few of the songs, the ebullience of the band and their exceptional stage performance captivated my attention and made me want to sing along. Promptly, an eruption of the audience’s screams shook the gym as the tune of the band’s hit song “Cake by the Ocean” was recognized, and nearly every individual in the room sang and danced along to the music. Flashforward another decade or so, and I will reflect on the Setter Jam as one of the most favored and memorable experiences in college. The quality of an artist’s voice is often deceiving, considering all the audits and editing that occurs before the music is released; however, DNCE sounded impeccable and put on the best show that I have ever experienced. Throughout the performance, the band was constantly engaging the audience by throwing t-shirts and making eye contact, which made it easy to feel like a part of the moment. The concert enhanced my experience at Pace University, and I am already looking forward to attending the event next year.
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Owen McGonigle ‘21 One cool October morning, the students of the Pforzheimer Honors College awoke to find that a special owl had delivered them mail that morning. On all their doors were Hogwarts letters, inviting them all to a wonderful night of Harry Potter festivities. On Friday, October 20th, 2017, the Pforzheimer Honors College hosted their annual Harry Potter Movie Night. The event was reserved for the students of the Honors College, with pizza, snacks, and beverages served at the affair. Upon arrival, students entered their name into the Goblet of Fire, and guests were greeted by the staff of the Honors College, all dressed in costume. Jaclyn Kopel, Director of the Pforzheimer Honors College, was dressed as popular Death Eater Bellatrix Lestrange. (Pictured on right). The Honors Office staff and Honors Council had been in charge of planning the night’s event and had been publicizing the event through posting teasers of it on social media the week before the event. Students were encouraged to come in costume, and the Honors kids came to slay. Ties, scarves, glasses, and robes were all very apparent at Pace that evening. This included myself, pictured to the left as Harry Potter with Kopel as Bellatrix. Wands also chose the wizard, as the room came fully equipped with wands for all the students. I still have my own wand from the movie night! In regards to decor, the room was completely set. The back wall became a dusty classroom, with webs and skulls alike. A silhouette of Hogwarts adorned the far wall, serving as the cutest backdrop for pictures with friends!
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Speaking of pictures, the night even came with it’s own Snapchat Geofilter, perfect for selfies and cute videos. As the night’s festivities began, names were pulled out of the “Goblet of Fire,” by Dumbledore (who is probably more well known as Bill). Three students were chosen for the “Triwizard Tournament of Trivia”, until the goblet spewed out one more name, and adding a fourth student to the tournament. The students were then quizzed and gained house points for each correct answer. Slytherin came out with the lead and gained more points for the Honors House Cup. The winner was given a copy of the illustrated edition of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, which was just released this month. Soon enough, the lights dimmed, and students snacked on their witch hat cookies and pizza, as the movie began to roll. The excited fans fell into a silent state of awe as their favorite characters came back onto the street, and transfixed us into their own world for two hours. In response to the movie night, Julia Rourke, Class of 2021 said, “The movie night was so fun, especially being that everyone dressed up and got into the spirit! I can’t wait for next year!” It was a great night for Harry Potter fans, and one that has many students already counting down until next year.
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Sydney Meehan ‘20 This year was my first year attending the annual One Day Immersion conference, and I did so as a Student Star. One Day Immersion, or ODI, is a networking conference for individuals in the Media, Entertainment, and Technology Fields. Last semester, an Arts and Entertainment Management professor informed our class about the event and the option to help, so I decided to apply. Not quite sure what the job would entail, I was selected, and the resulting opportunity was unparalleled. Working behind the scenes on an event like this allows for a learning experience in how such a huge event is developed and controlled. I applied for the position last semester, but my help was only needed within the past month. Although much of the overall organizing and programming was completed by the founder and the chair-members, work was being done on two fronts, the other being the Pace University team. Prior to the day of the event, people needed to be contacted, rooms needed to be booked, and most importantly, schedules needed to be made. There was so much that was contributed by the leaders before the real work began for me. As a Student Star, I acted as an ambassador for One Day Immersion, making sure that all moving parts were operating smoothly and that all attendees had an optimal experience. My main role for the day was to work the Green Room. The Green Room is an area backstage where all of the speakers are able to wait comfortably before they are asked to go on stage. I was responsible for greeting them when they arrived, ensuring that they had everything they needed, and escorting them to and from the stage. As a result of this, I was permitted to sit in on part of the Keynote Presentation with the CEO of Time Warner, Jeff Bewkes, and Dean Neil Braun from Lubin. From this panel, I was reminded of one of the most crucial lessons business and management majors are taught, especially in the entertainment industry: always have a differential advantage. Being good at something other than just management, be it marketing, accounting, or finance, will offer boundless opportunities in the job market. From what I was able to hear of the other panels, I was also reminded of some of the key points that will help someone stand out during their interview, no matter the industry: researching the firm and developing a background, asking at least one or two questions that show interest and the ability to think critically, and always sending a personalized, hand-written thank-you note to each person contacted during the interview process.
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Although I was not able to sit in on every panel that occurred during the day, I believe I benefitted more as a Student Star than I would have as a regular attendee. I learned a great deal from the roles I was given throughout the day, but what I really took from the day culminated to much more. By the time the event had ended and we were packed up, everyone was hugging and sad to see new friends leave, especially our team members from Virginia. I realized that the event was not just about networking, but what networking is dependent on, which is establishing real connections with the people around you, coworkers and employers alike. It’s not just the number of people you meet, but the number you stay engaged with, and how you go about doing that. Media, Entertainment, and Technology, the three main areas that ODI focuses on are all contingent on these connections. Working with the One Day Immersion team this year was one of my favorite college experiences thus far, as not only did it give me business experience, but it also left me with new friendships.
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Alex Brand ‘18 We all know the financial district is one of the most expensive areas to live in Manhattan. For most people here, their income goes towards the colossal rent, which doesn’t leave much room for spending money on dining out. Everyone has been there: you’re walking back to your apartment or dorm on a chilly night and pass at least thirty enticing restaurants. As you walk by Chipotle, wafts of $12 fluffy warm burritos envelop your senses. Oh, and Guac is an extra $1.95. However, you must resist because there are even more delicious finds for less than half that price.
Soup Dumplings for $4.95 at Shanghai Deluxe Café While we’re all still mourning the loss of the $1 dumplings at Prosperity in Chinatown (R.I.P.), there is another option for a filling dumpling meal for cheap, and these ones are packed with hot soup, flavorful pork, and chives. The restaurant is so popular that you may even have to share a table with other dumpling lovers, but it’s worth it for the fresh food. Shanghai Deluxe Café, 100 Mott St. Photocred: foodiemagician
Sushi for $3.25 at Open Market This $3.25 shrimp tempora roll could be yours, or if you are trying to save even more money, you could spring for the $2.25 salmon roll. These amazing prices are part of the half-off dinner specials at Open Kitchen on weekdays until 8pm. There’s also a noodle bar, taqueria, and salad bar so you can spice up your dinner while also saving money! Open Market, 123 William Street
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Tacos for $2 at Avenida Cantina Try a fish taco or beef taco with the $2 Taco Tuesday special at this poppin TexMex hub in East Village. Rumor has it that they have the best queso in the city, complimentary tortilla chips, and delicious fried avocado tacos, but you can be the judge of that. Avenida Cantina, 25 Avenue B Photocred: avenidacantina
Empanadas for $1.50 at Cachapas y Mas This one is pretty far uptown, so you may want to reserve it for when you make a trip to the Bronx Zoo. The empanadas are made with a corn shell, which makes for a unique texture and the beef, chicken, or cheese fillings are never dry. Plus there are plenty of other cheap eats like a chicken sandwich and sweet plantains for $7. Cachapas y Mas, 107 Dyckman Street (Nagle Avenue
Indian Kati Roll for $4 at Halal Cart on Water Street Tasty street food can often be hit or miss, but I found a delicious spicy chicken Kati roll on the way to Pace near the corner of John Street and Water Street. Often the price for these Kati rolls are $5 like the ones on Wall Street. Halal Cart, Corner of Water Street and John Street
Spongecakes for $0.70 at Kam Hing Coffee Shop Yes, this isn’t a meal, but these simple tasty spongecakes are so fluffy and warm I couldn’t resist adding it to the list. They also have the cake available in strawberry, chocolate chip, and green tea flavors. Kam Hing Coffee Shop, 119 Baxter St. Photocred: nycmunchkin
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Madison Oberndorf ‘18
Every year, on the first weekend of October, the center of the universe shifts to 11th and 34th St., and everything revolves around the Javits Center. New York Comic Con (NYCC) rolls back into town, and the subway is overflowing with people of all ages dressed in cosplay, depicting everything from Wonder Woman and the 10th Doctor to Gumby and Deadpool dressed as Mario. While New York City is never really opposed to letting your freak flag fly, NYCC is a sacred time and place where 150,000+ people are connected by their love for all things nerdy. This year was my sixth year attending, and every year seems to get bigger and, frankly, more convoluted. It’s a small price to pay, though, in return for being exposed to a bunch of free merchandise and early access to all sorts of content. Whether you choose to spend your weekend in different panels, walking the show floor, buying all sorts of art, photographing cosplayers, or just waiting on line for the Walking Dead panel (which people genuinely do), there’s something for every type of fan. My friends and I tend to like to do it all (minus Walking Dead—too much work!), and this year proved to be packed. Most years we start off on line in the Queue Hall of the Javits, waiting for the clock to strike 10am and the day to begin. However, this year we went straight to one of their outside venues, Hammerstein Ballroom, to see the Hey Arnold panel, where I and my fellow 90s kids cried as they premiered the trailer for the Jungle Movie. This was only one of the amazing panels we were able to attend throughout the weekend. Other highlights include the Marvel’s Runaways panel (where they screened the pilot… which was amazing—do yourself and favor and watch it), Marvel’s The Gifted, Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., and Shadowhunters. I don’t know if you can tell, but I’m a big fan of Marvel. These panels not only screened cool behind the scenes clips and teasers, but offered the fans a chance to interact with the stars of their favorite (or soon to be favorite) shows up close, which is one of my favorite parts of pop culture conventions like NYCC.
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The more you attend New York Comic Con, the more tips and tricks you pick up, and the most essential trick to learn is how to get ALL. THE. FREE. STUFF. I used to think there wasn’t much to it—vendors are basically throwing free swag at you as soon as you walk through the door—but I’ve learned over the years just how nuanced and strategic it can be. So here are three tips from an NYCC veteran on how to get the con loot of your dreams: 1. Twitter is your friend!! A lot of the times vendors or companies will let you know beforehand what they’re giving away, and the best way to plan out your show floor route (especially on the first day) is by knowing who has what you want. Plus there can even be special codes tweeted out that you’ll have to say in order to claim a prize. 2. Set priorities! Free things go fast on the show floor, but most of the time vendors have a limited supply per day to give out. If you find a booth is out of giveaways for the day, make them your first stop on the next day. Chances are they’ll run out just as fast, but that won’t matter cause you’ll be the first one there. 3. Be enthusiastic!!! Vendors and companies love to see that you’re passionate about their brand, and usually have hidden prizes for people they feel are “true fans.” I’ve gotten tons of swag because it was related to my cosplay or I just made it clear that I knew what the company was. 4. Bonus pro-tip: have a friend who works in pop culture journalism! This may seem niche, but trust me it’s worth it. They get all the best connections because people want them to promote their products. Therefore you know where all the cool, offsite hookups are, such as the Buffy the Vampire Slayer gifting suite where there’s a room piled high with merchandise for you to take! While star-studded panels and miles of free stuff are wonderful, my favorite part of New York Comic Con is getting to spend a weekend with my friends and being unapologetically enthusiastic about all our favorite things. There’s a camaraderie you feel while walking to the Javits, with badges around your necks, that I can’t fully put into words. We’re not just going to a convention center on the edge of Manhattan; we’re going home.
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Cause and (Omega) Effect: Why You Should Be Reading Mister Miracle Benjamin Ravelo ‘21 In 1971, legendary comic book writer/artist Jack Kirby headlined a quartet of series under the “Fourth World” banner. These interlocking epics told the story of the New Gods of New Genesis and Apokolips, powerful alien beings who waged a biblically proportioned war of good and evil. Although this saga did not last as long as Kirby intended and had to be finished years later (once again, not as Kirby intended), it is considered by fans to be some of The King’s finest work. The Fourth World titles were not just action books filled with Kirby’s trademark dynamism and unparalleled creativity but also complex human stories with sociopolitical commentary. Part of that was Mister Miracle, the superhero raised on Apokolips who finds out he is the son of the ruler of New Genesis.
Now, over forty years later, modern comic book masters Tom King, Mitch Gerads, and Clayton Cowles are bringing the world’s greatest escape artist back into the spotlight. That isn’t to say the character hasn’t appeared in comics since Jack Kirby’s Fourth World epic, along with the rest of the New Gods, he has made regular appearances in series like Justice League of America, Action Comics, and various solo-series. But this new 12-issue maxi-series caught readers’ eyes for a few reasons. Even before the release of the first issue in August, many fans were anxious to see where this creative team would take the character. Clayton Cowles is an expert letterer who has worked on various comics, Mitch Gerads has done beautiful artwork on popular series such as The Punisher and Sheriff of Babylon, and Tom King has been making waves with acclaimed work like The Vision, Omega Men, and Batman. So where has the writer who’s been famous for deconstructing classic characters taken Scott Free?
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As of this writing, three issues of Mister Miracle have been released and they are so glorious it’s hard to decide where to start. This series is the epitome of simple complexity: the series utilizes a classic comic book technique called the ninepanel-grid, where every page is laid out with three rows of three panels. This artistic decision introduces a variety of thematic ideas, notably that of cause and effect and monotony. The sequential storytelling is modeled through successions of story beats, wonderfully accomplished through the grid, but the panels show all kinds of other narratives aside from linear events. Clayton Cowles’ lettering is filled with personality and variety, and his placements of balloons and captions help guide the eye through the comics. Mitch Gerads’ artwork is gorgeous; beautifully detailed characters and backgrounds, diverse and symbolic colors, and top tier visual storytelling. And of course, Tom King brings what might be the best writing of his career. The characters are layered, the reoccurring motifs are clever, and the plot is complex. Bear in mind, this is not a comic that holds your hand but one that encourages the reader to read into events and dialogue to gather what it really means. And on top of all of that, Mister Miracle taps into the spirit of the original series by creating an epic war of good and evil, inside a subtle commentary on the modern political climate, inside the story of a man trying to find meaning in his life. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. There was no mention of the various historical and religious allusions, compelling look at the current societal views on mental health, the nature of Anti-Life, or the central question of what is taking place inside Scott’s head and what is real in this article. Those are things that a first-time reader would be better off exploring on their own without analysis. Either way, Mister Miracle is the kind of comic book series that doesn’t come along very often. It pays incredible tribute to its roots while very much doing its own thing, it has a perfect mix of exciting action and brilliant introspection, and it manages to be both deceptively simple and richly complex. Whether one is a longtime fan or new to the comics artform, Mister Miracle is a must read. So download the series online or head over to a local comic book shop and get wrapped up in the epic.
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Experience Erica Magrin ‘21 I have been an avid shopper at the Broadway Flea Market every year since first moving to NYC. I have heard it described as “Broadway’s Christmas” and from my own experiences, I can tell you that this is an accurate description. What is the Broadway Flea Market? Well, the slowest month for Broadway is usually September – the kids are back in school and the tourists are back in suburbia. So, every year at the end of September, all participating Broadway shows set up their own table on 44 or 45 street, full of whatever they want to sell – props, special gifts, t-shirts, playbills, food, and merchandise. This brings their shows publicity, and is a whole lot of fun. There are also live auctions and performances, and best of all, every penny raised goes to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDs. th
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What was my experience at this year’s Broadway Flea Market? I never thought that anything could possibly top last year, with Hamilton-mania in full swing. This year, though, was somehow crazier. Lines to get to the Dear Evan Hansen and Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 tables went around the block, with people waiting for hours on end. The view of both tables was even blocked off, so passersby could not even look at the merchandise they were peddling. Personally, this was a bit extreme for me, but it was all in good fun. Instead of waiting in these long lines, I spent most of my time collecting rare playbills and comparing loot with my friends. If you are even the least bit interested in theater, I recommend heading down to Shubert Alley next September – it really is “Broadway’s Christmas.”
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Randomness (or lack thereof) of Certain Organic Population Densities Owen Cahan ‘20
Yes, I know, we need to talk about the intimidating title above. This seemingly complex title simply means that certain animals and/or organisms living within a certain area are not randomly distributed. This is what a 1961 statistics paper written by L.R. Taylor claimed to be true. In this paper, Taylor speaks about a certain relationship between the variance and the mean of the number of organisms per unit area of habitat. While I will not bore you with the actual formulation nor the mechanics of this relationship (pictured), I will share some organic instances that repeatedly exemplify this relationship: shellfish found on the seashore, earthworms in grasslands, Japanese beetle larvae in the soil, mites found on leaves, ticks found on sheep, fish in the sea, and many more. This has since become known as Taylor’s Law, a widely used formula that has seen a multitude of organic and non-organic statistical applications. Now, you may be thinking, that’s good and all, but why does a worm’s population density matter whatsoever? If so, you are on the right track. If you came into this article knowing that none of those examples previously mentioned were random, and in fact followed a mathematical formula, you should speak to a statistician. But if your reaction was more surprised like mine, then think of it this way: what had been something seemingly so random was beautifully described by mathematics, and in doing so disproved that there is any randomness involved in these organic population densities. For years up until Taylor established this relationship, people did indeed believe that the population densities’ of these organisms contained at least some randomness. With that being said, I beg of you to consider whether other things you may consider random are truly random. Still wondering why all of this matters? This all matters because Taylor’s Law is just one mathematical formula of innumerably many which have been able to describe reality more accurately than any other means of doing so. If one wishes to do the proper research, one will find that across all realms of our universe, mathematics – in varying extents – has a profound characteristic of describing. One will find these mathematical applications to be so prevalent and plentiful in our reality that perhaps it is not a gifted few who create these formulas, but merely a gifted few who discover them.
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Astros Win First World Series Title Xander Tielemans ‘20 On November 1 , led by American League MVP candidate Jose Altuve and World Series MVP George Springer, the Houston Astros defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers to earn their first World Series title in franchise history. st
In the long and profound series, one of the most notable statistics stated that only two games in World Series history have featured 5 separate plays for which the win probability of the game changed by at least 25% each game. Those games were Game 2 and Game 5 of the 2017 World Series. Putting it into words detracts from the intensity of the game by seemingly oversimplifying it, but it does show the rarity of these occurrences and how special this series ended up being. Though some games were truly electric and had every spectator in the stadium and at home on the edge of their seat, others were not as explosive in regards to hits, runs scored, or defensive plays. Game 1, for instance, featured a low scoring and defensively sound game. In game one, the Dodgers and league’s top starter, Clayton Kershaw, led the Dodge’s to take Game 1 by pitching a 7inning gem, giving up only three hits, one run, with no walked batter, and most impressively, eleven strike outs. The Astros came back to win game 2 in 11 innings, with the game lasting over four hours and featuring 8 total home runs. Fast forward to Game 7 and the series was tied 3-3 and it was the last chance either team had to win the series. Hoping to redeem himself from his first outing in Game 3 that ended in him giving up 4 runs and being taken out after one and two thirds of an inning, the Dodgers’ Yu Darvish took the mound. In an unfortunate series of events that began with a hit, an error, and 2 runs eventually scoring, the Astros began their last step in claiming the series. Giving up three more runs in the second inning, Darvish was again taken out of the game after only one and two thirds of an inning. The Astros remained scoreless for the remainder of the game, but it was all they needed, giving up only one run in the 6 inning. The series ended with the Astros winning 5-1 and bringing the first World Series Championship to Houston. th
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Outside the scope of the games themselves, there were some interesting points of information and events leading into the series and resulting from it. For starters, like last year, both teams were in somewhat of a World Series drought. As I said, the Astros had yet to win one, and the Dodgers hadn’t won since 1988, almost 30 years, so no matter which team won, it would have been a relatively big deal. Additionally after the hurricanes that devastated Florida, Puerto Rico, and Houston, a sponsor of Major League Baseball, T mobile, started a campaign to donate money to hurricane relief efforts, dedicating a certain amount of money for every homerun and every tweet that had the specific hashtag. The Astros alone hit 15 homeruns, aiding their city’s recovery with thousands of dollars in addition to the world series title. The Astros win for the city is reminiscent of the 2013 Red Sox win following the Boston Marathon bombing. Perhaps one of the most heart-warming moments, came in during the postgame coverage of game 7. In his post-game interview, Astros player Carlos Correa proposed to his girlfriend, saying that the world series win was a big step in his life and that he wanted to take another big step the same night. She said yes.
Picture features tracking of win probability from game 5
Anytime the seven game series takes the full seven games it’s something special, given the circumstances that surrounded each game and the intensity of each game. It was an absolute pleasure to watch
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Nicolette Carbonetto ‘21 The undergraduate open house is the ever- important event because it is a big determining factor of the status of incoming freshman class. This event determines for many if they want to attend to Pace. The day started with a presentation in the Schimmel Theater and throughout the day families and students were able to talk Financial Aid, different academic departments, housing, and much more. All of the construction, which will eventually make the school beautiful, could be quite the turn off for some students. Because of these unsightly areas, it was our job to really sell all that Pace has to offer and supply a look into the future through, all of the work. ASPIRE is an organization that plays a vital role in that college decision making process for many students. ASPIRE stands for Alumni, Students and Professors Influencing Recruitment and Enrollment. As an ASPIRE member, I am in charge of sharing my experiences, answering student and parent questions, as well as providing general information. Our fabulous tour guides gave tours around residence halls and the campus to show off all of the different facilities, while the volunteers made sure everything kept moving. ASPIRE members are the stepping stone to making the open house run smoothly by being positioned in every corner of Pace to ensure families can navigate the construction, not get lost, and be greeted in a friendly manner. We greet families coming in, eat with families at lunch to answer questions, give direction in stairs and halls, and anything else you can think of. We hope to see many of those students next fall because Pace is the place, which is my motto, because there is no better place to be!
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A Quick Trip to Atlanta
Jaclyn Kopel ‘10
I had the chance to attend my third National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Conference. This year’s conference was located in Atlanta, Georgia. Due to the Employee Recognition Ceremony I was only able to attend the conference for two days, but I got a lot out of it. Here are some of my pictures from my trip. As I could not take pictures during the sessions, since that is rude, the pictures are from my time outside of the presentations.
I was able to meet up with a former classmate for dinner. We have known each other for 7 years, but we never met until now.
The conference program and my name badge
I did not get a chance to leave the hotel much, but I had a nice view of Atlanta from my room.
I like to think that they were telling us only Honors people can ride these escalators.
The theme for Saturday’s dinner was the 60’s. The decorations were great.
The Atlanta airport has themed areas for different places in the world. Jess and I spent some time in Zimbabwe while waiting for our flight.
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From MetLife to Fisher-Price: My Internship Experience Angela Cerulli ‘19 Hi! I'm Angela Cerulli, an Advertising and Integrated Marketing Communications major in the Lubin School of Business giving you a look into my most recent internship experience. Shortly before the Spring 2017 semester concluded, I was already in my second and third rounds of interviews with the hopes of securing a highly coveted summer internship. This past summer I was being considered for a full-time internship position with toy giant Mattel as a social media intern in their FisherPrice division, and with MetLife as Employee Engagement intern in their Global Communications department. They are certainly well-known and respected companies but couldn't be more different from each other. To be quite honest, I was a bit hesitant about the position at MetLife since it did not seem to fit in with my Marketing major. I was hoping to work in more of a �creative� atmosphere and frankly an insurance company did not scream creative. As fate would have it, I ended up being offered the position at MetLife while still being under consideration for the Mattel spot. While testing this sign of fate, I almost passed on the MetLife offer with the hopes of landing Mattel, but quickly came to my senses and accepted the position at MetLife. This was probably the best decision I could have made! Firstly, because Mattel informed me the following day I was not chosen for the summer position. Secondly, for the amazing experience and amount I learned at MetLife, and finally for having Mattel tell me that I would be considered for the Fall 2017 position. I literally could not have planned this out any better myself. The opportunity to work at MetLife this past summer was probably one of the best things that could have happened to me. I discovered a new interest in the field of global and corporate communications that I never really considered before. Additionally, I was part of such a unique and exclusive internship program that provided excellent mentors, career direction and feedback. I was able to be part of the communications team and was treated as an employee, not as an intern, and contributed to real work assignments and projects directly impacting MetLife.
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At the beginning of this semester I finally started my fall internship at Mattel in their Fisher-Price division where I help contribute to the social media marketing campaign of the popular children’s brand Thomas and Friends. It is fun, creative, and everything I hoped for! One of the most exciting aspects of this internship is a collaborative intern project - working with other interns in engineering, digital design and packaging - to design, package and market a new toy for Mattel. Although this semester has been a bit more stressful due to a very busy schedule of classes, interning three days a week and continuing my position of Social Media Director for the Ad Club, it has all been worth it, as I have received a lot of experience in this exchange. My advice to everyone is to take all opportunities that are available to you, even if they are not exactly what you envisioned. You will always learn something new, make connections and find out what you like or dislike. I have personally experienced this through the different internships I have had, from working in a small boutique PR firm, to working in fashion as a production/creative intern, to the communications position I had this past summer. Each position has given me the opportunity to learn new skills that I can take with me and apply to any industry.
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My Internship Experience Erica Magrin ‘19 This semester I became the student aide at the Pace University Press. Not to be confused with the newspaper, the Pace University Press is an academic journal publisher run out of the 15th floor of the 41 Park Row building. We have a collection of journals on a variety of topics, such as Journal of the Early Book Society, Woolf Studies Annual, Journal of Comics and Culture, Methods: A Journal of Acting Pedagogy, and more. Some of our professors are even the editors of some of our journals. Dr. Driver, for example, is the editor of Journal of the Early Book Society, and Dr. Woertendyke is the editor of Methods. I report to Professor Soares, who runs the Press out of 41 Park Row along with the director, Dr. Raskin. Dr. Raskin is also the director of the MS in publishing program, in which Professor Soares is a professor. My duties as student aide consist of administrative work for the Press. This means that I take inventory of our journals, send out orders, create invoices, and balance departmental cash. I write press releases for upcoming journal volumes, create ad exchanges, and design promotions. I also get to copyedit and proofread, which I enjoy the most out of all of my tasks.
I first heard of the Pace University Press from my English advisor, and I am glad that I got the position. Here I am learning essential skills like Quicken and Even In Design, as well as getting to proofread and copyedit, and work with two graduate assistants who have become my friends. If you are interested in learning more about the Pace University Press or are interested in purchasing a copy of one of our journals, we can be reached at paceup@pace.edu, or at (212)-346-1406. Overall it is an enjoyable experience, and I would recommend my internship to any student who is drawn to the publishing world.
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Veronica Weinstein ‘19 Hey! I’m Veronica and I’m studying abroad in London this semester! I’ve been here for about two months so far and it’s been nothing less than a dream. Going from one of America’s biggest and most populous cities to one of Europe’s biggest cities is something in which I’m so grateful. One thing I was interested in seeing when I came here was the differences between the education systems of England and America, and there are definitely some huge differences. For one, we call the professors by their first names, something I still haven’t gotten used to. It’s also interesting to me that we get no homework and our grades depend solely on one or two essays and/or presentations. It’s slightly nerve-wracking, but not having any homework definitely gives me much more time to explore London and travel around Europe! London is not only an incredible city on its own, but there are so many airports and train stations which makes it so easy to travel around Europe. The first trip I went on was a weekend in Edinburgh, Scotland (so not exactly abroad), and it was so beautiful and a refreshing change of pace from the city life in London. I saw some extravagant castles and hiked (halfway) up a mountain in Holyrood Park, so it was definitely very different than anything I’d do over the weekend in New York. I also went to Helsinki, Finland for a few days which was something I never thought I’d be able to do. It turned out that my boyfriend, John Mulcahy ‘19, was going to be in Helsinki for a week with the New York City Design Factory and he would have some free time, so I went to visit him. Helsinki is definitely the most foreign city I’ve been to, especially since I didn’t know the language at all. I’ve never been to a country where I didn’t know anything about the language, so this was a slight struggle while looking for food or transportation, but it was well worth the trip to be able to see John and also one of the prettiest (and cleanest) cities I’ve been to! As far as London goes, I’ve been to so many markets, museums, and other amazing places so far, but I still have a month left and I can’t wait to see where that month takes me!
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Nicki Kern ‘19 This semester abroad is both super short and super relaxed. I’m “studying” at the American College of Thessaloniki, and I put studying in quotations because the classes and the workload in Greece, or at least at this particular institution, is nowhere near the rigor I am used to at college in the U.S. There are a few groups of first semester freshmen studying abroad from American University and Northeastern University, and I can’t imagine the terror they’ll feel when they get home and realize what college is actually like. This relaxed semester is just what I need for study abroad. But hey, since I don’t have to spend as much time reading and completing assignments I have more time to wander my little slice of Greece and eat as much of the food as I can. My mom’s side of my family is Greek, so I grew up eating some Greek food and have always loved it. Now, I get the best versions of it—although my mom’s pastitsio is still number one—and I dread coming back home and not being able to find decent feta cheese. The one downside is that I am here for 89 days. That doesn’t leave me a lot of time for travel. My program has provided or will provide us with trips around Greece to Vergina, Athens and Delphi, Meteora and Ioannina, and Mount Olympus. A group of my marvelous new friends and I spent a weekend on Santorini. Four of us took a two-day trip to one of the many towns on the long stretch that is Halkidiki beach to lie around on the beach. I’m hoping to work in a weekend trip for myself to Volos, or Crete, or Corfu. Already planned is a solo trip to Amsterdam and a group trip to Berlin. As I write this I am in the process of planning a trip to Madrid or maybe Prague or Istanbul. The final exam schedule has been released, and I only have two that week. Both are at the beginning of the week, so I’m going to use the rest of that week right before I come home to take a mini tour of Italy—Florence, Rome, maybe Venice, Naples, the Amalfi Coast…. There isn’t time for it all. I know I’m going to miss so many places I’ve always wanted to see, but doesn’t that just give me a reason to come back?
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I always wanted to see Greece. I don’t speak any Greek besides what I’ve picked up here, my mom doesn’t speak Greek, I didn’t know my greatgrandparents that immigrated from Greece, and I didn’t know a ton about the culture before coming here. But I called my mother’s father Popou (Greek for grandfather), my mother always tells stories about her Yiayia (grandmother) whom I am named after, and as aforementioned, I’ve always had the privilege of eating a handful of spectacular Greek dinners cooked by my spectacular Greek mother. I always wanted to see the land of dolmathes and souvlaki and real gyros (it’s pronounced “yee-ros”), and I always wanted to see this beautiful country with my mother. One of the best parts of this experience so far (and it’s so hard to pick just a few moments) was spending four days showing my mother, father, and brother around Thessaloniki. I lead them to the boardwalk and showed them “my steps” that I always sit on, took them to my favorite crepe place and got them authentic gyros, played with and fed a stray dog on the beach that we named Roula, and bought my dad flowers on my way to their hotel to celebrate his birthday. I am not a spiritual person. I’m not religious. I’m not even an overly emotional person. But it is impossible to look around the Acropolis, or walk along the Thessaloniki boardwalk, or swim in the Aegean Sea at Halkidiki beach and not feel… something. I think it’s pure joy. Για σας my friends, see you soon.
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Patricia Wilson ‘18 Going into college, I wanted to study abroad but didn’t think it was possible. Everyone told me it would be the best experience of my life, and I knew that I had to make it happen. Fast forward to Spring 2017, and I made all ends meet and planned to study abroad in the fall at the University of Westminster in London! I was so excited to travel the world, make amazing friendships that would last a lifetime, and get to experience an incredible adventure. Although I was leaving the first semester of my senior year, I was ready to have my Lizzie McGuire moment and find out ‘what dreams are made of.’ From the title, I assume you might think this ends up being a sad story – I can assure you it is not. There is a happy ending. Now, let’s continue. Here is what people don’t tell you about studying abroad: it gets lonely. As someone who is confident in making friendships, I figured this experience would be no different. However, I was not making my best friends for life in the beginning weeks of school, and suddenly thought, “Am I not cut out for this?” I continued trying to build those lifelong friendships, and only felt more alone. Not to mention, this was the farthest I had ever travelled by myself which added feelings of homesickness. I was embarrassed to admit to my friends and family that I was not having the best time of my life.
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So after a few weeks, I came to an ‘Eat Pray Love’ conclusion (too many pop culture references?) and learned that this is normal! I thought I would conquer London overnight, and that just isn’t how it works. You don’t make your best friends in a day, you do get homesick, and sometimes it doesn’t feel like it’s the greatest adventure of your life. But this passes. If you don’t feel happy with who you are spending your time with, hang out with new people! Just because it’s a short amount of time doesn’t mean you need to settle. I finally confided in people from home and they reassured me that studying abroad is supposed to be a difficult experience, and it will take time to adjust and feel comfortable with my new surroundings.
Today, I am feeling great. I found my place with a group of people that make me feel loved and important. I still get homesick, but I am relying less on others and more on myself, which made me way more confident. I am now thoroughly enjoying studying abroad. This experience truly is life-changing and I encourage everyone to go if they can. See? I told you there was a happy ending.
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Ezana Ceman ‘20 In most cases, when you ask someone about their favorite college experience, they will most likely mention study abroad if it was offered to them. Coming into college, I already knew that I wanted to study abroad and, if my parents gave me the green light, that I would 100% be going. In December of my freshman year I decided that I wanted to study abroad, and even with all of international partnerships Pace offered, I still came to the conclusion to go abroad as part of a program not affiliated with Pace. First off, I want to give a huge shoutout to Pace Study Abroad/Pace International, specifically Colleen O’Hara, the Senior Associate Director for Education Abroad. She is the sole reason that my semester abroad in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) was even considered! I decided to go with Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a small nation located in the Balkan peninsula of Southeastern Europe with a population of roughly 3.5 million, for a few personal reasons. I am fifty percent Bosnian and I have never spent more than two months in Bosnia at a time, but my older sister studied for four years at the American University in Bosnia and Herzegovina (AUBiH), plus I hold a dualcitizenship (USA + BiH), which means I would be paying the tuition price as a Bosnian resident (which is much cheaper).
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Although I agree that when studying abroad, it would be ideal to go somewhere you have never been, you can still make the most out of your situation. Within the two months I have been here, I have visited Serbia, Germany, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Albania all as parts of student excursions, training courses, or just weekend travel plans! The next stops on my European tour are Hungary, France, the Netherlands, and Kosovo. With only seventy days left of my semester abroad, I am not sure how I am feeling yet. I miss my family, New York City, and Pace immensely but I am not sure how I will leave Sarajevo. To end with positive thoughts, I am looking forward to seeing all my Pace friends again in January!
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A Review of the Pace University Production
Jessica Holt ‘21 I had the privilege of seeing Pace University’s production of Aristophanes’ Lysisrata. However, this was no ordinary Greek comedy. The director made the artistic choice to set his production of the classic in the future: 2069 to be exact. This change from the traditional setting made this production quite a political statement, as it was intended to be when it was written. This change of era simply allows it to pertain more closely to our lives today. With our current political situation, I felt that this was very fitting. The first scene introduces the men of Athens and Sparta as hyper masculine businessmen. They are shown playing with miniature tanks and fighter planes, symbolizing the trivial aspects of war, reducing it to a simple game. They then begin to sing one of the many original music pieces written for the production, an aspect of the show that I quite enjoyed. They sing “we are the manliest men the gods ever created” accompanied by screeching, heavy-metal style instrumental. This music is paired with many “manly” gestures, dances, and movements (as well as a lot of stomping). These choices demonstrate the comic aspect of the hyper masculinity of these men (including the line “I have a big d*ck”, which was said several times). The women then enter the stage singing a soft and gentle song, accusing the men of taking control of the world for thousands of years. During this time, they have set their own insecurities on everyone else and “left women in the dirt.” While the women sing this song, they too have miniature army vehicles that they tenderly move across the men’s bodies while they stand frozen.
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Once Lysistrata rallies her army of women to abstain from sexual relations with the men until they agree to end the war, the women are portrayed as extremely powerful, sexual, and even masculine. They reprise the first song the men sing, making the lyrics female. The movements and technical effects parallel the first scene with the men. The women also have a costume change which reflects the modern influences of the time period. There are shirts with slogans such as “p*ssy power” and “the future is female” which have been common feminist sayings in recent protests and in pop culture. There is also a parallel to the frequent protests our country has seen since the election and inauguration of Donald Trump into office. This is seen when the female army is sitting behind Lysistrata as she is being filmed speaking to the Councilor and they all hold up protest signs with various feminist sayings, channeling the energy of the Women’s March that occurred in Washington, D.C. earlier this year. The technological aspect of the production was also quite innovative, from the use of live video being projected on stage to the simple use of lighting to convey the current action at hand. The set was modern and sleek without being too eye-catching, allowing the audience to focus on the intricate costumes and stellar performances. The acting was fantastic on all fronts, and the cast was very strong altogether.
At the end of the play, the men realize that they cannot handle themselves without their wives. They do not only miss the sex that has been withheld from them, for they don’t even know how to take care of their own children, as Cinesias said of his wife, Myrrhine. After much argument, they give in and sign the treaty in order for their ladies to return home and relieve their sexual frustration. This proves that the women in a society are just as necessary to the achievement of success as the men, who receive all the credit. Lysistrata’s elaborate plan to end the war is clearly successful and demonstrates how men can get blinded by the emotions and rage of war and need women to tell them that enough is enough. She demonstrates her own feminine strength while simultaneously acknowledging masculine weakness. As was once so famously said, “behind every great man is an every greater woman.”
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Michael Moore’s “The Terms of My Surrender” On Broadway Ties Jansen ‘21 I could’ve never predicted the outcome of the weekend of December 20th. I was planning to go home that weekend and see my family, but I received a call from my dad the Thursday night before. He had acquired two tickets to the closing show of Michael Moore’s “The Terms of My Surrender” on Broadway and asked me to go with him. Being largely interested in American politics and leftist activism, I happily complied. After a 45-minute train ride and a quick walk from Grand Central Station my dad and I arrived at the Belasco Theatre a little early, so we decided to have a drink in the restaurant across from the theatre. While I was calmly sipping my Sprite and looking at the Playbills of Broadway shows pin-pricked on the wall of the restaurant, my dad requested that we look up a review of the show before it started. We stumbled upon a New York Times review by Jesse Green, who seemed rather cynical in his writing. Mr. Green described how “‘The Terms of My Surrender’... is a bit like being stuck at Thanksgiving dinner with a garrulous, self-regarding, time-sucking uncle.” We thus weren’t promised much good. But now that I have seen the show I can happily say that Green is entirely wrong. As the lights in the house went down, a figure with the silhouette of President Trump was approaching from behind many gigantic television screens showing together a gigantic American flag. Then a door in the screens opened and out came Michael Moore himself. This being his last show, I could tell he was exhausted both in voice and body, but his enthusiasm did not waver that day. The show itself felt like a mixture of standup comedy and leftist political rallying. And rather than brag about himself like Green said he did, Moore reminisced with charisma upon his most significant anecdotes of American activism to make some very interesting points on the power of the individual. Early on in the show Moore explained that “you might not have much power, but you are never powerless.” He then went on to tell a story of his first involvement in fighting for justice at the age of 17. When he attended Boys State, a conference in which incoming high school seniors create their own US Congress, he did not come out of his room at all because of his lack of interest in politics. However, an advertisement to write a speech for a contest at the conference organized by the racist Elks Club inspired him to take action. He wrote a speech condemning the Elks Club for the contest and was courageous enough to recite it in front of the president of the Elks Club and the entire congress at Boys State.
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This speech gained the attention of the entire country, and soon the Elks Club lost more and more privileges that were previously granted to them by the federal government. Moore used this story to convey that even the smallest act of resistance can have immense power and make a big difference. A crucial segment of Moore’s show was his interview segment, in which he got a new figure of American politics or celebrity culture to be interviewed by him every show. I fortunately got the opportunity to see him interview Senator Kirsten Gillibrand for his final show. Senator Gillibrand was very kind and attentive, and I took some great things away from the interview, one of them being how important the 2018 elections will be. The 2018 elections will give Democrats their biggest chance yet to stop President Trump’s agenda, and only 24 extra seats in the House and 3 in the Senate for Democrats are needed to make that happen. Therefore, it is extremely important for left-leaning US citizens to go vote in 2018. Moore closed off his show by telling a story very near and dear to his heart about Flint, Michigan, the town he grew up in. He recounted the origin of the water crisis in Flint, which consisted of the new governor, Rick Snyder, switching the source of Flint water from a faraway glacial lake to the much closer but highly contaminated Flint River, which allowed Governor Snyder to cut taxes for the upper class. This, of course, led to the sickness and death caused by the water crisis that gained national attention, and thus I realized that low-income people in Flint had literally died for the benefit of the 1%. Now, of course, the source for Flint is again the glacial lake that once served as the source, but the pipes in Flint have been permanently contaminated, causing the water crisis to continue. Currently the water crisis is being overshadowed by many other national issues, but it cannot be left for what it is, as the lives of thousands still depend on federal action that may never come, unless control in Congress flips in 2018. Moore’s show left me feeling empowered, important, and more than ever alert to the countless things that need to be fixed in American society. Moore, in a talkback after the show, told the audience that there is no such thing as being an activist, but instead that being an American implies being an activist. Every American must therefore promote what they believe in, whether they be a Democrat or a Republican, black, white, or anything in between, gay, straight, or any other sexual orientation. A true American should never cease to do this either, regardless of which party is in control of the country, according to Moore. There are no terms of surrender. I entered the Belasco Theatre with curiosity, and left with a sense of duty to both my own country and to the United States.
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Alexandra Brand ‘18 You’ve heard about it from your friends, neighbors, and even strangers on the subway: Stranger Things is a beloved 1980’s tribute with a sci-fi spin on the classic gang of kids saving the world one punchline at a time. The Netflix show has everything: a complex world of monsters and small towners that coexist unknowingly, empathetic supporting characters with excellent comedic timing, goofy middle school boy antics, and a good dose of 1980’s nostalgia within the wardrobe and set choices. According to third party data, Stranger Things is also the No. 1 most in-demand show among U.S. viewers, so to say the stakes were high for the second season is a gross understatement. While season one took the time to establish the world of Hawkins and its characters, Season two of Stranger Things let the audience know just how fun this world could be. From Dustin’s adoption of D’artagnan, the baby demogorgon, to the introduction of skateboarding gaming connoisseur Mad Max, this season had no shortage of fresh giggle-inducing storylines. The showrunners also shifted the focus of the show in response to fan favorites, choosing to create an Eleven-centric episode about Eleven’s rebellious journey with a long-lost sister named Kali.
Despite many viewers calling this episode filler material, I thought it was a necessary signal of Eleven’s personal growth and development as a teenager. The boys in Stranger Things were able to showcase moments of lashing-out, lying, and selfishness this season, so Eleven should be portrayed as a flawed character, too.
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In order to become a multi-faceted character, Eleven had to go through the decision to become independent in order to realize where her home was and make a few mistakes along the way. This is where Stranger Things shines the most: by making characters that are recognizable and consistent in the world of the unstable Upside Down and the chaos that reigns Hawkins. The mythology of the show was potentially the most fascinating aspect of Season Two. The main conflict of the show, the crippling fear of the physical monster (the demogorgon) evolved into a much more psychological fear with the demogorgon’s inhabitation of Will. Season two veered into a more scientific realm by explaining the possession of Will. It was called a “hive mind” process. Hive minds are used to explain the collective intelligence of colonies composed of social insects like ants. This reveals that a demogorgon is able to infest human brains in order to compose an army of hive minds, greatening the danger of this villain for future seasons in the series. Eleven’s ability to venture into void pockets was also a science fiction highlight of the season. The times she took a trip to the dark world where she is able to find Mike and her mother seems to confirm a multiverse theory popular amongst fans. This theory states that the Upside down and Hawkins are parallel dimensions and the spaces where Eleven is able to find people are the points in between the parallel dimensions. If this theory is correct, then there are potentially other dimensions to discover that may seep into the world of Hawkins and also try to colonize its inhabitants. It also may mean more dangerous creatures with other supernatural powers may penetrate the Upside Down’s dimension walls into Hawkins, just as the demodogs did. The intricate mythology explored on this season raises many questions that will be answered by more cinematic seasons of Stranger Things going forward. The Netflix long-running format is a perfect platform for the packed-episodes of the television show, yet even with the 9 hours of content each season, viewers are always left wanting more.
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Bruno Mars brings “Magic” to Brooklyn Veronica Albarella ‘18 Bruno Mars performed in his 24k Magic World Tour at the Barclays Center on Wednesday December 4, 2017. The tour launched internationally on March 28 and began playing throughout the United States and Canada on July 15. Whether performing for world tours, award ceremonies, Saturday Night Live, or the Super Bowl halftime show, Mars consistently garners the praise of being a spectacular performer. Wednesday night in Brooklyn was no exception. Jorja Smith, a British singer, opened the show. This was her first performance on the tour, where she will be the opening act until November 11. She sang her recently released songs, including “Teenage Fantasy” and “On My Mind.” Smith performed with a modest band, which allowed her vocals to be the highlight of the show. The jazzy and soulful character of her voice delighted the audience. There was a clear juxtaposition between her understated presentation and the pageantry of Mars’ high-energy performance, but Smith was masterful in her own style. She is an exciting up-and-comer in the music industry. Anticipation rose among the crowd as the stage was assembled for the next performance, including a curtain with a king’s crown, a symbol of the 24k Magic album. Finally, the distinctive drum beat of “Finesse,” one of the songs from Mars’ new album, reverberated throughout the stadium. The curtain rose, the people in the crowd sprang to their feet, and multicolored panels of lights lined the back of the stage. Five silhouettes stood in front of the lights, with Mars center stage. The five figures leapt into action and the concert began. Clad in a 24k jersey and shorts, Mars welcomed the crowd before he started performing. His band, known as the Hooligans in a reference to Mars’ first album, consisted of seven other men, who also doubled as backup singers and dancers. The stage glowed with lights, lasers, and even pyrotechnics that coordinated with the lyrics and beats. The special effects were impressive and exciting, but the singing and dancing were the most important element of the show.
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Mars and the Hooligans moved in perfect synchronicity as they performed choreography with both lively bounciness and effortless smoothness. The backup vocals featured heavenly harmonies that complemented Mars, who would intermittently break from the standard melody to dazzle the audience with riffs that showcased his musical skill. Many of the songs were vigorous upbeat numbers that exhibited Mars’ charisma and energy. However, he also brought a change of pace with slower songs, most notably the powerful ballad “When I Was Your Man,” which featured only Mars’ voice and a piano. The setlist was as follows: 1. Finesse 2. 24K Magic 3. Treasure 4. Perm 5. Calling All My Lovelies 6. Chunky 7. That's What I Like 8. Straight Up & Down Versace on the Floor
9. Marry You 10. Runaway Baby 11. When I Was Your Man 12. Grenade 13. Just the Way You Are Encore: 1. Locked Out of Heaven 2. Uptown Funk
Mars’ musical history was present throughout his Brooklyn performance. He cites Elvis Presley as one of his greatest influences; he even performed as an Elvis impersonator when he was a child in Hawaii. While dancing and playing the guitar at a concert, Mars adopted some of The King’s signature moves. His musical style, though it has evolved over the years, remains consistently retro. His first album is aptly titled “Doo-Wops & Hooligans,” featuring many tracks with doo-wop elements. Throughout his next two albums “Unorthodox Jukebox” and “24k Magic,” his songs have many characteristics of 70s and 80s pop and funk. Mars has firmly established himself as an artist who can achieve both popular and critical success. His performance in the 24k Magic World Tour assures that he will have an ever evolving and exhilarating career.
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We sent our Honors Council President Mohini Gobin ‘18 (MG) to interview our new Honors Thesis Advisor Lindsey Lee (LL) to learn more about her! MG: Thank you for taking time out of your schedule to be interviewed. First off, where are you from? LL: I grew up mostly in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but I was born in Virginia MG: Where did you go for college, undergrad and grad school? LL: For undergrad I went to Pace University. I was in the Honors College. I believe it was the second year Bill was in charge. Then I got my first masters at NYU in English Literature and then my second masters at Bard College in Masters of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education. MG: Why did you decide to go that route? LL: I originally wanted to get a PhD and when I did not get into PhD programs I realized coincidently enough that I do not like research anyway, that I like teaching and so after I got my MA in Lit, I got my second masters so I can teach HS. MG: High school, so is that the age you like to teach? LL: No. Well I like any age, I like teaching older students. Teaching HS students is fun but teaching college students is much more fun. MG: Nice, so you’re in the right place now. You mentioned you graduated from Pace, what has changed at Pace since the time you went to school here to now? LL: PPA did not exist when I went to Pace. Honors had two small offices and couches and chairs that looked like it was from the 1970s and had never been washed. Not even a couch; they were just two big chairs. We were in 41 Park Row. We didn’t used to have these new dorms. We had Maria’s Tower, Fulton and St. George. We did not have this many dorms and the food sucked. MG: What’s your favorite memory as a student? LL: This is a really hard question. I loved going to Pace because in the English Department, the classes are really small. And because I had so many credits, I started my major first semester freshman year and I just took every English class I could take. I took some twice and had them waived as something else. I took creative writing classes every semester so I wrote a lot and I took a class with Professor Henthorne. Most of the semesters I was here I took a class with him because he was my favorite. All the professors I took classes with were awesome. MG: Very cool. Did you have to do a thesis?
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LL: I did. MG: And was that professor [Professor Henthorne] your thesis advisor or no? LL: No I worked with Professor Hussey MG: What’s your favorite memory as a professor? LL: Well, I love teaching and I tell my classes this, every class is my favorite class when they are in front of me. I have a million different favorite memories, but most of them end up being about either something funny said in class, or when I’ve gotten to see a student realize how much they have learned and seen how proud they are of themselves. MG: When you were at Pace, what were you involved with? LL: Pace Press, I had a dating column. I reviewed movies and stuff like that. When I went abroad I did a couple columns while I was in Paris. And then I spent a lot of time in the Honors College. Two of my best friends were student aides. But I also worked a lot so I was not as active in Pace. I don’t think I was involved in many other clubs. MG: What made you interested in the Honors Thesis position? LL: My previous job was as an adjunct, and I’m still an adjunct but that’s all I did. It was wonderful work but it was only nine months out of the year. And so there were January and the summer where I didn’t get paid, so there was no stability. I needed a job that has stability and so coming back to the Honors College felt like coming home. MG: Nice. For my last two questions, if you could teach any class, what would it be? LL: Science Fiction Literature. Science Fiction Movies. Science Fiction. MG: Very cool. What advice do you have for students thinking about their thesis, or even students who are in the process of writing proposals or their thesis? LL: Stop stressing. While a certain level of energy can be helpful I don’t want people to be blasé or passive; it’s not the end of the world. Everyone does it. Everyone survives. Also, ask me a question instead of just making up and answer and beginning to believe it. I’ve had multiple times already, and I’ve only been doing this for three months, where people were like I thought this and I’m like why do you think that? Nobody ever said that. So stop stressing and ask questions instead of worrying. MG: For students who are in the early stages of knowing that they have to write a thesis, what do you recommend if they don’t have a topic in mind? LL: Think about what you think about when you have the choice. When you are on Facebook or on twitter, what topics do you follow? And then choose a thesis topic that is connected to that. MG: That’s good advice. Well once again thank you for taking this time to be interviewed for the Honors Herald!
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We asked the Honors Staff the same 6 questions, and here are their responses. What’s your favorite Thanksgiving food? Dr. Dinan: My husband makes the most remarkable roasted Brussel sprouts! I like them as much as the apple pie. Jackie: Mac n cheese Bill: Pumpkin pie Jess: Alllllll the foooddd Lindsey: Stuffing
Maddie: My cousin makes this incredible side dish called Company Corn that my whole family goes wild for every year. Mohini: Fresh buttered bread Sydney: Thanksgiving actually has my least favorite menu, but I love Apple Pie.
What is your favorite honors event? Dr. Dinan: The celebration of graduating seniors each spring. Jackie: Harry Potter Movie Night Bill: Spring break trips Jess: Pacegiving Lindsey: So far, Harry Potter movie night. The staff did an AMAZING job on it. Maddie: I always really loved the Welcome Back Ice Cream Social because 1. the food is amazing and 2. I love seeing all the new and old students interacting. It's basically the initiation for our Freshmen into the family! Mohini: Ugly Sweater Party Sydney: I really love Pacegiving because I can actually eat some of the “Thanksgiving” food and it’s such a nice break from a stressful part of the semester.
Who would be your celebrity/fictional parents? Dean Dinan: Queen Elizabeth I and Maximilian Robespierre (thankfully these people bear no resemblance to my actual parents!) Jackie: Olivia Pope and Barack Obama Bill: Robert and Ethel Kennedy Jess: The Obama’s – duh :D Lindsey: Dumbledore and Mrs. Weasley Maddie: Monica and Chandler from Friends! Mohini: Probably Oprah and “The Rock” Sydney: I was so lost for this question, so I took a BuzzFeed quiz to find my celebrity family. Apparently Barack Obama is my dad and Ellen DeGeneres is my mom, both of which I’m okay with.
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What is the best present you have ever received? Dr. Dinan: I got my first set of downhill skis when I was nine. I still have the ornament of a blonde girl on huge skis that accompanied the actual skis. Jackie: Some of the trips I have been on Bill: As kid, slot car set Jess: When I gifted myself with my first plane tickets- I hadn’t really travelled much before and I haven’t stopped since. Lindsey: Last year my niece forgot to give me a present so she found a rock she treasured and gave it to me. I carry it around a lot because I think it’s such a sweet gesture. Maddie: "Today is a gift, that's why they call it the present" Mohini: My MCAT study subject books… just kidding my first MP3 player Sydney: I think tickets to see Wicked in 6th grade, because that was the first show I saw that made me love theatre.
What is the weirdest thing you have witnessed in the lounge? Dr. Dinan: It is not weird, but I arrive on campus early and occasionally students are sleeping in the lounge. I always feel like I am trespassing as I tiptoe to the refrigerator to put almond milk on my granola. Jackie: Twister being played Bill: Students studying Jess: When *aliens* come into the lounge, spill stuff and leave it there (aka mysterious spills) ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Lindsey: Via snapchat: someone dancing with Dumbledore Maddie: I don't know, but Jackie likes to tell the story of how she caught my friends and I playing Twister in the lounge our Freshman year. Mohini: Watching the Bollywood Dance Team transform the lounge into a dance studio. Sydney: Someone was doing squats and the weight they had over their shoulders was another person.
How are you spending your winter break? Dr. Dinan: I am looking forward to spending a week in Naples, FL with my family as we visit my father and do some kayaking. Jackie: Going to Greece with Classic Civ Bill: Travelling to see my folks, having friends in for New Years, working thereafter Jess: Miserable, here in the cold. Lindsey: Trying to declutter my house Maddie: Sleep. Read. Eat. Repeat. Mohini: Studying for the MCATs, working at Honors and Haskins Sydney: Most likely working, but definitely relaxing with my pets at home.
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ACHIEVEMENTS
From our Current Honors Students and Alumni
Iqra Ahmed ’20 First Place at NY Chinese Opera Society Essay Competition
Haley Gendell Trent Soyster Angela Sydney Tish ’19 ’20 Works for ’20 Performing Cerulli ‘19 Intern at World Brookside Artist in “Gypsy of Intern at Council of Churches the Year” on Management Fisher-Price & ACT Alliance at Broadway Ecumenical UN Office
Mason Murray Helen Gamba Abby Fox ‘19 Heather Hall ’19 Jessica Long ’19 Wealth ’19 Touring JP Morgan ’19 Accepted to Consumer Management Intern at Products Intern Chase Summer KPMG Global Summer Analyst Atlantic Internship International at Viacom at J.P. Morgan Records Program
Servando Martinez ‘19 Finished Dual Internship with US Secret Service & National 9/11 Memorial and Museum
Madeleine McLain ’19 President of Eta Iota Chapter of Kappa Delta Sorority
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Veronica Kathleen Liz Powell ‘18 Tanner Albarella ‘18 Laituri ‘18 Third Place at NY Outstanding In “The Chinese Opera Johnson ’18 Intern at NBC Position Paper at Marvelous Society Essay National Model UN Mrs. Maisel” Competition Conference in DC
Matthew Carlin ‘18 Scenic Design for “The Wild Party” at Pace
Frida Josefine Bidegard ‘18 Intern at World Childhood Foundation
Victoria Gonzalez ‘18 Bronze Medal Jefferson Award for Public Service Winner
Kelsey Parker ’17 Peace Bridget Riley ’10 Corps to teach On Stage in “Pajama Science in Game” at Arena Stage Cameroon & published first Fashion Editorial in Washington Life Magazine
Ashley Marinaccio ’07 Asher Levine ’10 Forbes 30 under 30 & Featured in 50 Women in NY Featured in MoMA Theater You Should Know About
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During the month of October, Chad Nowlan ’19 captained a team from the Maria’s Tower Residence Hall at Pace to walk at the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk in Central Part on Sunday, October 15th. He organized fundraisers including a “Pie your RA” event. “I am a firm believer in the power of many people uniting to make a difference. If you would like to donate, all donations from this event go directly towards funding cutting-edge research to find a cure, providing screening and testing, and even just providing a hand to hold for people who need it. Even the smallest donation can make a world of difference, so think pink this October and let's all work together to raise awareness and make strides towards a cure”
This year, our very own Kathleen Laituri ‘18 was picked to be a Radio City Rockette for the Christmas Spectacular. In addition to being a full-time student working on her Senior Honors thesis, Kathleen has worked hard to both be a Rockette and Student for the semester. For the last two summers Kathleen was chosen to attend the Rockette’s Summer Intensive, a dance program designed to advance dancers who want to train in the Rockettes style. On Tuesday, Novemeber 28th, the Honors College was able to see her perform. We are so proud of her!
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CONGRATULATIONS GYFFINDOR!!!! OUR HOUSE CUP WINNER 48 awarded for the Harry Potter Movie Night 37 points awarded for the Halloween Party 41 points awarded for Pacegiving 3 Points awarded for Pajama Palooza 23 points awarded the Ugly Sweater Party 121 points awarded for the Gingerbread House Contest
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RAVENCLAW 23 awarded for the Harry Potter Movie Night 17 points awarded for the Halloween Party 47 points awarded for Pacegiving 8 Points awarded for Pajama Palooza 19 points awarded the Ugly Sweater Party 88 points awarded for the Gingerbread House Contest
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If I were a bird, I would feed you chips
GRE or clam chowder?
This pain is temporary but my GPA is forever
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The best things about working for honors.. My thumb muscles damnnn
Why did I get an email with the subject line, dancing barf?
? For some reason. Feet are just so funny when you can’t see them connected to the body.
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For the third time in four years, Fed Team has won the National College Federal Reserve Challenge beating Harvard and Princeton! Students include: Klejdja Qosja ‘18, Marina Testani ‘18, Salil Ahuja ‘19, Carly Aznavorian ‘19, Scarlett Bekus ‘20, Alexandra Bruno ‘20 and Argenys Morban ‘19, majority of who are Honors students. This year was especially special as they dedicated their win to former team mate Cristian Figueroa, who passed away suddenly this summer. While I personally did not know Cristian, the impact he had on my teammates was clear. The amount of effort he put in last year and the friendships he shared with the Fed team members inspired everyone to work hard this year to secure the win. I’m so happy my teammates were able to not only compete but to win with Cristian in their hearts -Scarlett Bekus ‘20
Cristian was the reason I tried out to be a presented for Fed Team in the first place. He always wanted to see those around him push themselves past their limits and become the best possible version of themselves. I’m really glad Cristian and I had that conversation in the elevator at Pace last year and I’m so happy we were able to bring home a national win for him. -Argenys Morban ‘19 I only knew Cristian to the extent of him being my tutor. I have had countless numbers of tutors over my life, but he by far impacted me the most. He catered students needs like a professor. He radiated a passion for economics and that is extremely rare for any major. He impacted me more than I think he even knew, and for that I am grateful” –Alexandra Bruno ‘20
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Dr. Coppola was a kind, thoughtful, and incredibly selfless mentor and friend. She continually went above and beyond for her students, and never asked for anything in return. Her intergenerational computing class helped so many Seniors, and allowed students to develop both personally and professionally. Even after her diagnosis she continued to work and give back. There is no doubt that she touched so many lives, and her passing is met with deep sadness as the community mourns the loss of such an inspirational and intelligent woman. Thank you Dr. Coppola for showing us all what it means to be a better student, caretaker, and friend. You have left a legacy on at Pace, and your teachings will continue to inspire students for many years to come. - Gabriel Navarro ‘18
Dr. Jean Coppola, a professor of Information Technology at the Seidenberg School of Computer Science for over 30 years, passed away this last October. She was known to be a great professor, mentor, and friend.
Dr. Coppola was my professor, mentor, and friend. I owe everything I have accomplished to her. I know that without her guidance, I would not be where I am today. For that, I am forever grateful to her. I will never forget her and everything she has done. -Connor Magee’19
I first met Dr Coppola in her “Intergenerational Computing” class last fall. Her and I would meet most Tuesdays after class to discuss the project I was working on with her at the time for my class and other related research topics as well. She was my favorite person to talk to about research because she was equally as passionate as I was about experimenting with various technologies and solving social issues with tech. She always had great ideas to offer to my own and I am so very grateful to have known her for the time that I did. - Eiman Ahmed ‘18
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See, I've been here for 28 years Poundin' sweat beneath these wheels We tattooed lines beneath our skin No surrender, my Bobby Jean And we've been burned by all our fears Just from growin' up around here Our father's factories marked our cards While Eden burned against the stars And Sally said, Sally said "I can't take no more regret" It cut us deep into our souls Came and climbed into our bed And Sally said, Sally said "Meet me by the river's edge" We're going to wash these sins away Or else we won't come back again --Gaslight Anthem, “Meet me by the river’s edge” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VcCdhaZhklQ
Well, I’ve been here for 28 years now, and every year, it’s the same—at the end of the semester, we all need to wash the sins away, the sins of procrastination (among others). The novelty, the fun has worn off on many courses, and the work seems overwhelming. There are two opposite pieces of advice I can give. First, when the grind seems to be overwhelming, that’s when you should draw on your fellow Honors students, and on me. Ask for help, we all need it. More importantly, if you’d just like a break, take it with friends, take it with other Honors students, or just hang out in the Honors office. The things that mattered most to me in college rarely took place doing the work. But still, you need to just do the work, so second, to make it through the next weeks with success, find a place that you can be alone to work for long, uninterrupted periods of time. To do that, you must find a cave, a place where no one can find or disturb you for hours on end. You should disappear, go underground (metaphorically), where there is nothing to distract you. Turn off the cell phone, turn off the internet, ignore family, friends and temptations, and don’t schedule anything for 2, 3, 4 hours at a stretch. There are caves all around, but you must find one now. Your family, friends, significant others will still love you in two weeks; value yourself and your future by finding a cave to work in. And then, you won’t be burned by fears, you won’t have to take no more regret, and you’ll be back again.
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~A Word From the Dean~ I love crisp fall weather and the smell of leaves in the air. I also like the shift into a more academically focused part of the calendar year. I know that midterms are stressful, but most students I have spoken with feel that they did well on their assessments and most first-year students are now more convinced that they can be successful college students. As the semester draws to its conclusion I also have the opportunity to read essays written about internship experiences. Students can replace one Honors course with an intense internship experience if they complete their work satisfactorily and write an essay. Every semester I learn about work that I knew little about. I have read about sailing on a research ship studying whales, interning with a talent agent, and honing marketing skills in the music business. Internships afford students valuable opportunities to learn about careers that may interest them for the future. While it is exciting to hear from students who had a great experience and have a clearer sense of the job they want to pursue upon graduation, I think it is equally important when a student realizes that what they thought they wanted to do is actually not work that leaves them feeling fulfilled or engaged. Figuring out life is complicated, and rarely linear. Internships can help students head in a direction that will reward them professionally and personally when they leave Pace.
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