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Pace hosted its first Women’s Leadership Conference, as part of Women’s Empowerment Week, on Fri. Feb. 27 in Gottesman Room.

Four students opened the event with “PACE Talk” speeches modeled after TED Talks. Each offered a unique perspective on being a woman leader.

Sophomore Nihal Al Qawasmi was the first to speak, beginning with her experience as a Palestinian Muslim woman, before commenting upon the larger issue of patriarchal societies.

“Our whole image as women has been completely misrepresented and altered to fit the patriarchal agenda,” Al Qawasmi said.

“Too quickly are women pushed aside, categorized, and told to be lesser, smaller versions of themselves. They are told they take up ‘too much space,’ and that they should be ‘quieter,’ ‘softer.’”

Freshman Alexis Neuville was the youngest of the speakers. A Wisconsin native, Neuville spoke of the limited opportunities for girls in her hometown.

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Photo by Emily Wolfrum The EFLI World Cafe activity encouraged participants to express their ideas through writing and drawing at each table

Student Government Passes Resolution EMILY WOLFRUM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CARLOS VILLAMAYOR MANAGING EDITOR Student Government Association (SGA) unanimously passed its first resolution, addressing the recent course cancellations in Dyson School of Arts and Sciences, during its weekly senate meeting on Fri. Feb. 27.

Resolution 001 was presented by the Academic Affairs Committee and addressed the abundance of course cancellations in Dyson this semester. “[T]he Student Government Association strongly condemns the consequences of these cancel-

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lations,” Resolution 001 reads.

It resolves that “a more preemptive system” be adopted by the university in such cases, and that its development of course minimums be reevaluated by Dyson College to make sure course cancellations do not affect students again. “[T]he criteria for cancellation appears arbitrary, and their effects on the adjunct faculty are unacceptable to the undergraduate body,” the resolution reads.

This apparent arbitrariness influenced Psychology Club Senator Christina Miller, who voted in favor of the resolution.

“I think the resolution is a spectacular thing, the people who wrote it did a lot of good solid

During the Gas Leak that affected the Pleasantville campus, Auxiliary Services had arranged for flex dining establishments to accept dining dollars instead of flex dollars, as a courtesy to students who had been misplaced.

This applied to flex transactions from Wed. Feb. 18 through Fri. Feb. 20, and Auxiliary Services reprogrammed their flex readers to accept dining funds during this period.

Following the gas leak, multiple Pace students reported that their flex account balances had been either significantly or completely depleted, and they did not believe that their flex transactions were treated as oncampus dining transactions.

In a statement on Tues. Mar. 3, Executive Director of Auxiliary Services Mary P. Lieto said: “We now realize that the readers were looking at the flex funds first before searching for dining funds; we now know that we should have changed the order of the search so dining funds would be swiped first. We ran reports to see the total of flex funds spent and found 733 transactions between Wednesday February 18, 2015 and Friday February 20, 2015.

We will replace those flex funds from the dining funds for each of those students who used the off campus merchants in the Pleasantville area during that period.”

According to Lieto, students’ flex funds should have been restored as of the close of business, Tues. Mar. 3. Students can check their balances at any campus dining location, or by contacting Auxiliary Services at auxiliaryservices@ pace.edu.

work and created a change,” said Miller, a junior. “It addresses students’ concerns, but I feel like the school is just going to do whatever they want. They shouldn’t, but they seem to not always listen.”

The resolution further describes the difficulties than many students have had as a result of these cancellations, including not being able to complete requirements for graduation and having to travel to the New York City campus to take cancelled classes.

“The students are the customers at this university; we’re purchasing education, and many students feel that they’re being shortchanged,” SGA President and Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee John Wrench said.

Resolution 001 has been sent to the “President and Provost of Pace University, as well as the Dean, Associate Deans, and Executive Assistants to the Dean within the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences,” as stated by the document.

“The student body has voiced concern over any further courses being cut,” Wrench said. “The resolution is also a statement in defense of the adjunct faculty and their commitment to students. It’s a recognition that they’re affected first by these cuts although they may have a long and positive history with the university and it’s students.”

WEEK OF ILLUMINATION

CITY SATURDAY

TITLE IX GLASS CEILING

Omega Phi Beta’s Week of Illumination featured “Illiterate and Incarcarated,” an in-depth look at women in prison.

Students spent this past Saturday exploring the Museum of Modern Art, thanks to the Office of Multicultural Affairs.

Is Title IX simply a glass ceiling for women in sports? Does it really promote equality? Is Pace an equal opportunity athletics program?

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STEPH JACOVINO LAYOUT EDITOR Five tech-savvy students from the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems will be representing Pace University in the first ever Westchester Smart Mobile App Development Bowl.

The 50 teams are now tasked with the challenge of creating an application that will benefit the treatment and management of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia.

“These students are going to apply what they’ve learned in the classroom to solve a real world problem. I hope they truly appreciate the experience and gratification of helping others,” Pace Se-

Photo from White Plains Daily Voice nior Vice President Bill McGrath Participants will have eight told the White Plains Daily Voice. weeks to create the application, The teams represent 28 differ- after which it will be reviewed by ent high schools, as well as eight the judges. The top applications local universities. Teams include and their designers will receive the New Rochelle Cyber Lla- scholarships. mas, Ardsley Samaurais, and the Contestant winners will be Pleasantville Hot Cup of Java. announced by a panel of expert Other universities represent- judges on April 17. Judges ined include Fordham University, clude Astorino and representaNew York University, Monroe tives from the Seidenberg School.

College, Suffolk Community “It’s so encouraging to see College, Westchester Community how much human potential [is College, the College of Westches- behind me]. We all have the poter, and Manhattanville College. tential to change the world, and The event is sponsored by the that’s what this is all about. Using Seidenberg School of Computer that technology to help our neighScience and Information Sys- bors. The app bowl is going to be tems, Westchester County Execu- the Super Bowl of android versus tive Robert Astorino, and the Da- Apple,” Astorino told the Daily vid and Minnie Berk Foundation. Voice.

A Construction Get Rich or Die Trying Event Update: March 2 DANIEL KALJAJ FEATURED WRITER

Alumni Hall All modular units for Alumni Hall will be delivered by Tuesday. There are only 12 units that remain to be assembled! Alumni Hall will take shape by the end of the week. The brick and stone work for the exterior of Alumni Hall on the west wing and will continue through end of March 2015. The north and east wing will follow.

Interior work on Alumni Hall is also in progress starting with the west wing. Work on HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, as well as fireproofing application, is ongoing.

Site Work Dependent upon the weather, there will be excavation work for telecommunication cabling. This work will begin between the new Farmhouse and Paton House and continue its way across the Administration roadway and then lead up towards the Townhouses.

This will require a partial road closure but the contractors will maintain one active lane of traffic

in this area at all times during this process. Flag persons will be positioned as needed to ensure safe passage at all times.

Athletics Work on the athletics fields is weather dependent. The contractors are awaiting good weather to continue work in this area.

We have received the permit for the foundation for the Field House. We have begun working on the foundation, starting with erosion control.

The new Athletics Field House is still on schedule for completion for the fall 2015 semester. Due to the cold weather, there has been a delay in the schedule for the baseball and multi-purpose field. They are now projected to come online in April.

All work is weather dependent; we will promptly notify the community of any changes.

Information distributed by Pace University. Updates can be found at paceplvmasterplan.com

Omega Phi Beta (OPB) Sorority and the Organization of Latin American Students (OLAS) cosponsored the event “Get Rich or Die Tryin” on Feb. 23 at Pace University’s Kessel Student Center. The event depicted socio-economic inequality in the U.S. and how it is linked to the incarceration of minority women.

“People always talk about men in jail, but not really about women in jail,” said Kellyanne PerezVera, Vice President of OPB, who led the evening along with OLAS president Lisbeth Parra.

The event began with an icebreaker—which gave the event an active atmosphere from the start.

Attendees were divided into groups of lower, middle, and upper classes based on yearly incomes. The incomes ranged from $11,500 to $20 million, and the groups were asked to budget their money based on real world costs of rent, food, clothing, savings, education for children, and more.

While those in the middle and upper class groups had little to no problem dividing their money to provide for their theoretical families, the lower-class groups found themselves making sacrifices in order to stay within their budget.

The game was used in conjunction with a presentation of data and statistics to tackle the question of what leads women to commit crimes in the first place.

Attendees learned that the rate of women of color in jail has increased by 800 percent in the last decade. The likelihood for black women to be imprisoned is 1 in 18; for Hispanic women it is 1 in 45; for white women it is 1 in 111; and for women altogether it is 1 in 56.

The icebreaker gave a hypothetical demonstration of the real troubles low-income families often face. Consequently, a prevailing thought at the event was that women are increasingly being incarcerated because they have to resort to crime in order to provide for their families.

The theme of the event proved relatable to many in attendance, as they either identified as mi-

norities or experienced similar struggles in their lives.

As shocking as some of the information presented was, there were those in attendance who were adamant about not allowing statistics to cause minorities to live with a victim mentality.

Andrea Mayorga’s mother worked from six a.m. to six p.m. at one point, and was making just over $13,000 yearly. This would not keep her family down, though.

Mayorga, an OPB sister, graduated from Pace in 2014 with a degree in Business Management, and her older sister is on her way to becoming CEO of a company, she said.

Mayorga, whose family comes from Columbia, said that if minorities allow difficulty to conquer opportunity, they incarcerate themselves as a community of minorities.

“The numbers from the data may shock some, but you should not look at the numbers and allow them to be obstacles, you can still succeed,” she said.

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“WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “I realized the lack of women motivation, and I knew I had to do something about it,” she said.

“Girls were simply pushed aside at a young age, and I wanted to change that.”

In high school, she was involved in her local Smart Girls Group, and later adapted the organization for younger girls, promoting the motto of “becoming stronger, bolder, and smarter.”

“In today’s society, women don’t understand the importance of using their voice and being able to stand up for themselves,” Neuville said. “That was what I based my speech on: stand up, use your voice, and be strong, bold, and confident.”

Like Neuville, senior Samantha Clarke used her speech to encourage individuals to speak up, offering advice for individuals to become a leader.

In the final PACE Talk speech, graduate student Cristina Theriault recalled a quote from the movie Matilda: “It’s wonderful you feel so powerful. Many people don’t feel powerful at all.”

Theriault noted that it was Matilda’s belief in her own abilities that made her powerful, rather than magic, as the film suggests.

This lesson could be beneficial to all women.

The speakers were brought together by Coordinator for Leadership Initiatives Jeff Domagala, who organized much of the event.

Various sessions were held by Pace professors and staff. Each focused on the development of women as leaders, ranging from a personal conversation by Lubin professor Melissa Cardon on selfvalue to broad, global discussion about the “Glass Ceiling” by Rachel Simon, Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity.

The event concluded with a “World Café” activity held by the Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute (EFLI).

EFLI is a leadership initia-

tive in Westchester County that provides summer programs for young girls. Their goal is to “promote leadership…through selfempowerment, connection with others and activism in their communities,” according to its website.

High school girls from EFLI were an active part of the conference, and led group discussions during the final activity.

Participants were encouraged to address both problems facing women leadership and possible solutions.

Photo from Student Development and Campus Activities Most agreed that the negative are organizing a women’s group stigma attached to feminism and at Pace. An interest meeting will lacking male representation for be held on Thur. March 5 at the the cause were setbacks.

Center for Unity and Equality in However, through communi- Kessel. ties of like-minded and support“Having an initiative like this ive individuals, participants be- one is very important because lieved that these problems could the Pace community has never be improved. It was also suggest- seen anything like it before,” Al ed that Pace develop a women’s Qawasmi said. “I think it shed organization on campus to con- light on a lot of areas regarding tinue discussion of many of these women’s issues, and it definitely ideas. sparked conversations and hopeCurrently, Simon and Cor- fully action.” nell Craig of the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity

Student Government Association Resolution 001/2014-2015 Date: February 27, 2015 A RESOLUTION ADDRESSING THE COURSE CANCELLATIONS IN THE DYSON COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES INTRODUCED BY: The Student Government Association Academic Affairs Committee of Pace University Pleasantville WE, THE STUDENTS OF PACE UNIVERSITY PLEASANTVILLE, HEREBY RESOLVE: Kessel Student Center 861 Bedford Road Pleasantville, NY 10570

WHEREAS, in the Spring of 2015, the Pace University Dyson College of Arts and Sciences cancelled 24 sections scheduled for the Westchester campus and an additional 45 sections on the New York City Campus; and

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WHEREAS, the criteria for cancellation appears arbitrary, and their effects on the adjunct faculty are unacceptable to the undergraduate body; and

John G. Wrench SGA President sgapresident@pace.edu

WHEREAS, courses cancelled included those necessary for the completion of assorted students’ majors and minors, leaving students with the options of fulfilling these requirements on another campus, or failing to meet the minimum requirements; and

Daniel K. Garcia SGA Executive Vice President justice@pace.edu Jessica S. Varghese SGA Vice President of Finance bac@pace.edu Edwin X. Rodriguez SGA Vice President of Administration sgaplv@pace.edu Tameka Bazile SGA Vice President of Programming programming@pace.edu Rachel M. Avilez Vice President of Unity & Social Justice usj@pace.edu

WHEREAS, Pace University has failed to provide any compensation for these additional costs associated with traveling between campuses; while the University provides a free bus between campuses, it cannot provide each student with such transportation; and WHEREAS, the displacement involved with the course cancellations, especially that which requires students to travel away from their campus of residence, further separates students from otherwise accessible programming; and WHEREAS, the 2014 document titled, “Student Experience, Retention and Graduation”, references financial, academic, and social factors as contributory towards increased attrition rates; and WHEREAS, the Student Government Association of Pace University Pleasantville recognizes that the aforementioned factors have been negatively impacted as a result of the course cancellations in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences; THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that a more preemptive system is developed to address student displacement from course cancellations, including access to independent studies which are currently subject to restrictions in the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences; AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Student Government Association strongly condemns the consequences of these cancellations in reference to their effects on both undergraduate students and faculty; AND BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Student Government Association requests the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences to reevaluate its policies regarding minimum course enrollment and ensure that further course cancellations are not necessary.

Proviso: A copy of this resolution shall be sent to the President and Provost of Pace University, as well as the Dean, Associate Deans, and Executive Assistants to the Dean within the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences

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“Consent is Sexy” Event Hosted by MADP JAMES BEST FEATURED WRITER The Women’s Leadership Initiative hosted “Consent is Sexy,” an opportunity for men to discuss consent in relationships, at Kessel Student Center’s Multipurpose Room on Fri., Feb. 27.

Rachel Simon, Assistant Director and LGBTQ Coordinator for the department of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs (MADP), spoke about rape culture and affirmative consent.

“Culture dictates women cannot be upfront about sex,” Simon said. “We say men are always

thinking about sex, and that men need to push women until women say no.”

Members of Pace’s fraternities had a strong presence at the event.

Fraternity brothers spoke about the sexualization of women from a young age and what contributes to this. They spoke about the power imbalance shown in fashion advertisement, the portrayal of young women as teenagers in pornography, and celebrities wearing suggestive clothes.

Simon said that in rape culture “you are not a person, you are a thing.”

The language for Pace’s new consent policy was introduced to the group. Still awaiting approval, the policy defines consent as affirmative.

“Consent is a conscious, voluntary, mutually understandable, equal, respectful, continuous, and freely communicated agreement to participate in a sexual encounter,” the policy states.

“The definition of consent does not vary based on a participant’s sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression. Each person involved in the sexual activity is responsible to ensure that they have the affirma-

tive consent of the other or others to engage in the sexual activity.”

Many attendants were confused with the policy, and some said situations could get murkier when alcohol is involved. Some even admitted to feeling reluctant to mention consent because it could ruin the mood. The consensus among male participants was to “talk less, do more.”

Simon and Cornell Craig, Director of MADP, offered a solution.

“By asking ‘are you ok with this?’ you can avoid any miscommunication,” Craig said.

Simon and Craig’s point was

to ensure that both partners enjoyed a safe, consensual experience.

“Be straight forward,” Simon said. “Like, making sure the coast is clear.”

Near the end of the discussion, Simon made it clear that “consent can be revoked at any time.” Others shared experiences where their partners would be “into it” at first, but then changed their minds, and how one must respect their choice.

Simon believes approving the Policy will have a positive impact on the Pace community.

DST and Hope’s Door Discuss Domestic Violence JENNIFER SHAW FEATURED WRITER The sisters of Delta Sigma Theta (DST) hosted “My Cry in the Dark” to discuss domestic violence and ways to prevent it on Feb. 24 at the Multipurpose Room in Pace’s Kessel Student Center.

Ivonne Scaglione, from Hope’s Door, was a guest speaker at the event. Hope’s Door is an organization that provides help for victims of domestic abuse.

The mission of Hope’s Door is to end domestic violence and to empower victims to achieve safety, independence, and healing from the trauma of abuse.

Scaglione started volunteering in social work about four years ago and now works in the family

court system as well as at Hope’s Door.

Hope’s Door provides shelter for victims of abuse. When victims leave their abuser, they sometimes have nowhere to go.

They also provide cell phones to victims who don’t have one in case of any emergency. Hope’s Door has a location in Washington Avenue, at Pleasantville.

Some of the key points Scaglione addressed during the presentation were red flags to look for if you believe you are in an abusive relationship, reasons why victims stay in abusive relationships, and ways to seek help.

Many victims of domestic abuse feel like it is their fault they are being abused. Often times they feel like they have no one to turn to, either. They also some-

times believe that their partner will become a better person, but unfortunately that is usually not the case.

Programming and planning chair of DST Akyra Horry Sams created this event because she believes there should be more awareness about domestic violence.

“Many college students are in abusive relationships and don’t know how to get help,” Sams said. “It is important to me to help raise awareness for this issue.”

One of the attendants at the event, sophomore Jennifer Appel, wasn’t sure what the event was going to be about but she was happy she came to support the cause.

“I heard about this event from a friend and I wanted to come to

hear more about domestic violence,” Appel said. “I know there are many students on this campus who suffer from domestic abuse so it is important to raise awareness and stop it.”

Appel also explained how she knew someone who was a victim of domestic abuse. The victim felt like she had no one to turn to and didn’t want more people to feel that way if they were in her shoes.

Last week was Women’s Empowerment Week at Pace University, with daily events relating to domestic abuse. Student athletes and members of Greek life were required to attend the events.

There is also a new sexual harassment policy at Pace which will be sent out next month.

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Education At the Heart of Week of Illumination CARLOS VILLAMAYOR MANAGING EDITOR When Prof. Kimberly CollicaCox began her work at Taconic Correctional Facility’s HIV prison-based peer program, there was little research on the effects of such educational programs on women. Now, people are increasingly convinced that education is key to improving this country’s correctional system.

This idea was at the center of Omega Phi Beta (OPB) Sorority’s “Illiterate and Incarcerated” event, held in Butcher Suite on Feb. 25.

The event was part of OPB’s sixth annual Week of Illumination, with the theme “the Convict Chronicles.” Collica-Cox, who teaches in the Criminal Justice and Security Department, and Rachel Simon, Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs & Diversity, were guest speakers at the event.

Collica-Cox began asking if there should be educational programs in prison, and whether prison is just about punishment.

She then presented data on the current incarcerated population in the U.S. Forty percent of the two million people in prison have no high school diploma, and 60 percent of inmates are functionally illiterate, which means that, though they have some reading and writing skills, they have difficulty filling out a job application. This last number goes up to 85 percent in juveniles.

Inmates also test usually two to three degrees lower than their last education level.

Simon spoke of her experience at Bedford Hills Maximum Security Prison. She emphasized the educational programs’ efforts to give students a college experience and to treat them with respect.

A central question throughout the event was whether it is a privilege for incarcerated women to get an education.

Another concern was where the resources for prison education programs should come from, since some people show hesita-

tion at the idea of tax dollars being used for this purpose, especially with the high costs of college.

But according to Collica-Cox, if current federal grants directed to prison education were distributed among the total number of college students, each student would receive less than $5.

The recidivism rate—the likelihood of an offender returning to prison—is less than 10 percent when prisoners take part of college education programs, in contrast with the overall 67 percent recidivism rate of all inmates.

According to senior and OPB sister Ariana Abramson, who ran the event, when the difference in these two recidivism rates is looked at next to the Unites States’ current spending—approximately 39 billion tax dollars allocated to its prison system— the solution seems clear.

“It costs less to educate than to incarcerate,” Abramson said, pointing out that if more inmates received an education, the recidivism rate would diminish, along with the cost of keeping people in

prison.

As Collica-Cox’s studies progressed, she noticed that disciplinary infractions went down substantially for many of the women who began working in educational programs. Additionally, she noted, self-esteem and confidence levels increased.

“When the women were finally eligible for release, they were able to obtain paid positions in the field of HIV,” she said.

“Education, not incarceration, can help to not only cut spending on the prison system, but also to give these women the tools to rebuild their lives,” Abramson said.

Abramson also said the problem begins outside prisons, as people go through the education system. Minorities are especially vulnerable to dropping out of school, she said, which increases their chances of depending on welfare or going to prison.

For senior Sania Azhar, education is a universal right.

“An education is basic to conduct yourself in the world. How do we expect inmates to improve

if they don’t receive it?” Azhar said. “Prison should be punishment enough. Prisoners have a right to go on with their lives, let the correctional really help correct them.”

“Most of these women who left, never returned to prison, which made me consider the fact that these programs were not just about education, they were about redirection,” Collica-Cox said.

Students who want to get involved can volunteer their time with non-for-profit agencies such as the Fortune Society, Women’s Prison Association, and the Osborne Association.

“Students can also consider joining the criminal justice society—open to all majors—or they can major/minor in criminal justice studies,” said Collica-Cox, whose present research focuses on female inmates, rehabilitation, reintegration, and HIV, in addition to the career trajectories of female executives in corrections.

RHA Kicks Off A Month of Hall Appreciation STEPH JACOVINO LAYOUT EDITOR The Residence Hall Association (RHA) kicked off RHA Month on March 1 in the Multipurpose Room of Kessel Student Center.

Throughout the month of March, RHA will be hosting nine different events, put on by each residence hall community. The first hall-sponsored event is hosted by Martin Hall council. The event, Fear Factor, will ask students to face some common fears for competition.

Also on the calendar is the Taste of Pace, an annual event

hosted by the Hillside/Howard Johnson Hall Council. Students will be able to taste food from local vendors, such as Applebee’s, On’s Chinese Kitchen, and Sal’s Pizza.

This is the fourth year that this organization has hosted RHA Month.

“RHA month is the one time of year where us resident students really express our creativity and diversity through a multitude of exciting events,” said Executive Vice President John Cattani.

Other events during this month include a Culture event hosted

by North Hall, a Spring Festival hosted by Valley House, a Beach

Bash hosted by Dow Hall, and a Cookie Decorating event hosted

by New Dorm.

“As a freshman, I feel like it is a great way to embrace living on campus and being in RHA. It will show exactly how we are all connected as a community,” said freshman executive board member Megan Brown.

The RHA Executive board is also sponsoring a laser tag event to wrap up the month.

This year, RHA month also coincides with the organization attending a regional conference.

RHA and their sister organization, the National Residence Hall Honorary, are taking five residents

and a Resident Director to the North Eastern Affiliate of College and University Residence Halls (NEACURH) Conference at Endicott College.

“RHA Month events bookend NEACURH Minis conference, which connects residence hall organizations from all throughout the northeast,” said National Communications Coordinator Kayla Graniero. “This conference allows different schools to share ideas, experiences, and to learn from each other’s failures and successes.”

This is RHA’s fourth year going to NEACURH conferences.

So far, they have won four re-

gional awards, and hope to continue winning with this upcoming conference.

Despite the busy month, the organization is extremely excited for their upcoming events.

Vice President for Community Outreach, Katy Dunn, expressed her excitement for the month.

“RHA Month is an awesome platform for all the hall councils to express their appreciation towards all the residents here at Pace. As a freshman, it’s comforting to know that Residential Life goes out of its way to foster creativity and make Pace feel like my home away from home,” she said.

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Pace’s Immunization Policy Kay’s KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR The debate on whether or not vaccination is a safe health practice is especially prevalent during cold and flu season. Regardless of any personal opinions, Pace does follow the New York State Health Departments vaccination requirements for all faculty and students.

According to Pace’s Health Care Center Staff, the university’s vaccination policy is New York State’s policy. New York State requires all students from kindergarten through higher education to have record of two measles, one mumps, and one rubella shot, and it has to have happened after your first birthday.

The New York State Health Department website further clarifies that this policy applies to students born on or after January 1, 1957.

“Students will not be allowed to register or attend classes unless they are in full compliance with the requirements of the New York State Department of Health Public Laws regarding Measles, Mumps, Rubella, and Meningitis,” according to the Pace website.

The meningitis vaccine is not required. However, the Health Care Center must provide information regarding meningitis to the Pace community, and all students and faculty must be aware of meningitis and the fact that

there is a vaccination available.

The debate over whether or not vaccines are safe and whether or not they should be mandatory is longstanding, and both sides are concerned for the health and wellbeing of individuals.

Online sources such as vaccinesprocon.org, which actively research and provide perspectives on various issues, have listed several arguments in support of and cautious of vaccination.

Often, those in favor of vaccination policies are of the mindset that vaccinations save lives.

Furthermore, the ingredients contained in vaccines, while unsafe in large amounts, are regulated and provided in safe amounts.

Medical organizations such as the Federal Drug Administration, Center for Disease Control, and American Medical Association have deemed vaccinations safe.

Adverse effects to vaccines are rare, and vaccines can protect a community from contagious viruses and, or, diseases. Vaccines can also protect future generations—for example, small pox has been eradicated due to vaccination—, and due to the fact that not all vaccine-treatable diseases have yet disappeared, vaccines are still necessary.

Those concerned and cautious of vaccines have their own reasons for why as well. Some are wary of the potential for fatal side effects, such as extreme allergic reactions. Others claim the ingre-

dients are harmful.

Vaccineprocon.org explains, “Some physicians believe thimerosal, an organic mercury compound found in trace amounts in one flu vaccine for children and other vaccines for adults, is linked to autism.” It may be important to note, however, that this is a belief and not a proven theory.

Other individuals are simply against mandatory vaccinations, being of the mindset that the government should not intervene in medical decisions, or that some of the ingredients used are objectionable. Some would argue that vaccines are unnatural and developing natural immunity is more effective than vaccinations. Of course, not all individuals have natural immunity nor will they rapidly develop natural immunity. Additional arguments include that diseases targeted by vaccines have virtually disappeared, or that most vaccine-targeted diseases are relatively harmless.

Some arguments garner much more academic, medical, and logical support than others. Individuals are recommended to do research and consult a physician regarding their views on vaccinations. Regardless of one’s personal perspective, here at Pace University New York State Health Department requirements must be met in order to enroll and remain enrolled at Pace.

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KAY LANZA COLUMNIST

Crazy Corner

It’s that time of year again, when we lock ourselves in our rooms or the library and cry over our textbooks. Or, maybe, you’re the kind of person who doesn’t study and just wings it. But don’t worry, friend! I’ve got some study tips to help you reduce stress and ace that test.

Did you know the average attention span is about forty-five minutes? That means after about forty-five minutes of intense studying, your brain might feel a bit fried.

So, instead of pouring over your books for hours, try studying for forty-five minutes, and then give yourself a fifteen-minute break. Use that time to stretch, grab some food, or commiserate with friends.

Those fifteen minutes give your brain a chance to absorb the information; too much information at once can overload your short term memory, which means less information makes it into your long term memory (and if we’re going to pass, we need that long term memory).

You’re also better off if you make a “to do” list. It may sound a blasé, but mapping out all your tests and assignments can keep you more organized and on task.

Further, it will help you manage your time better, because it gives you a full picture of what you need to do. It’s also incredibly satisfying to cross of assignments, which can make you feel more productive and reduce stress.

Studying the same place every time can also be beneficial. Try

to make your study space consistent; being in the same environment over and over eventually makes it less distracting, because there are fewer new things to attract your attention. This works best in quiet places.

Speaking of environment, listening to the same music every time you study can help you retain information.

If you listen to a certain song the first time you studied, listen to it again next time. Hearing the same music may make it easier to recall information from previous study sessions and help it stick in your mind.

But, be careful with what song you choose; you’re generally better off with quieter music, especially instrumentals. More importantly, you don’t want to ruin a favorite song.

In the same vein, you might want to go out on and purchase a pack of gum. Chew it when you study, and then again when you take your midterm. Like with music, doing the same activity when you learned the information can make it easier to recall.

Finally, quiz yourself. Have a friend ask you question, but write down the answer. If you get used to writing the answer, you’re less likely to forget it when you take the test.

You could also answer the questions orally, if that’s what works for you. If you’re feeling really nervous, try doing both.

Answering the questions in multiple forms can really help it stick.

Good luck, everyone! Hopefully these study tips will help you slay those midterms!

Relationships Can Impact Health and Success KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR From the time humans are born, individuals depend on others for some aspect of survival. In growing older, individuals gain more and more independence and become more capable of helping themselves, yet relationships persist. The question arises as to how, as people develop and attempt to maintain relationships while attending university or working, these relationships influence their overall health and wellbeing.

In “Perceived Social Relationships and Physical Health Outcomes in Later Life,” Sharon Shiovitz-Ezra of the Hebrew Uni-

versity of Jerusalem, explains research has “revealed that in general, social isolation and loneliness had health-damaging effects, whereas social support from family and friends had health-protecting effects.”

As for whether or not relationships are beneficial to overall health, sophomore management major Karen Reitan seems to think so.

“The people around me make me relax. I do so much. If I had no one around, I’d probably do so much more, and, like, not sleep and just stop breathing,” Reitan said.

Reitan makes a fair point.

Supportive, nurturing relation-

ships can prove relaxing amidst a crazy schedule, providing an opportunity to unwind from the tension and chaos of the day.

However, stressful relationships in which constant conflict or even abuse take place have the potential to negatively impact mental and physical health.

Being in a relationship that is too demanding, which pulls individuals away from their dayto-day responsibilities as well as family responsibilities, can prove harmful in the long-term. Family relationships may then weaken a GPA or employer approval could decrease as individuals spend less time studying and completing work than they do with their sig-

nificant other.

In terms of physical health, being in a healthy, stable relationship (meaning a relationship where conflict is constructive, partners support one another, and codependency is not an issue) can have a beneficial impact.

In her article, “Do Married People Really Live Longer,” Alexandra Sifferlin provides an explanation.

“Longevity researchers believe it’s tied to the live-in emotional and physical support. When you have someone around all the time, it means you have someone to remind you to take your meds and go to the doctor,” Sifferlin writes.

Sifferlin’s article further makes the point that “Plenty of research shows that whether people are married or not, strong social connections and friendship are especially important factors in healthy aging.”

Of course, other factors such as education and physical activity impact physical and mental health. Relationships are a natural part of life, and while everyone has bad days, relationships have the potential to boost one’s mood, remind individuals to care and look after their own wellbeing as well as that of others, and improve longevity.

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ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Students Spend City Saturday at the MOMA

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CRISTINA CUDUCO ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR City Saturdays, a beloved but practically elusive event hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs, has returned for yet another

year, kicking off this semester’s tours with a trip to New York City’s Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

On Saturday Feb. 28th, a party of 12 students led by Director and Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs, Cornell Craig and

Rachel Simon, respectively, traversed Grand Central Station and the streets of Manhattan to get to MoMA and enjoy what the museum had to offer.

In an effort to introduce Pace students on the Westchester campus to the sights of New York

City, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs launched the City Saturdays initiative in the fall of 2013.

“We started City Saturdays in order to get students to engage themselves in the city,” said Craig. “We found out that a lot of students from the Pleasantville campus really weren’t taking advantage of the benefits of New York City. Sometimes students aren’t familiar or comfortable going [to the city] alone, so we thought this would be a good initiative to get them involved and learn.”

It should come as no surprise that the Metro North rail system and the public transportation of New York City is confusing and often intimidating to students. In an effort to thwart this, the City Saturdays program takes its participants into the heart of NYC via rail and often utilizes the subway to reach its destination.

“If students aren’t from this area or don’t know anyone in the city, it’s kind of daunting to go and explore on their own, or even with a group of friends,” Craig continued. It’s a little easier when things are outlined for them, and we help with taking care of costs for travel and admission to any of the events or sights that we go

to.”

According to Craig, City Saturday events, which are often announced via email or flyers, usually have an average turnout of 8 to 10 students. However, at certain times has reached a participation of over 20.

Students who attended this week’s City Saturday seemed quite pleased with the activity chosen and enjoyed the walking tour of midtown Manhattan and the museum.

“My favorite part of the day was walking around with Rachel and having her teach me things about all the artists that I didn’t know about,” said junior applied psychology major Jordan White.

“I felt good learning new things, and if I can I’ll go again.”

Rachel Simon, of whom White was referencing, explained the significance of the sites chosen for these Saturday afternoon trips; “We think of places that are interesting and culturally significant…places that students probably wouldn’t know about otherwise or go to alone,” said Simon.

Craig continued, “It’s really just another just for students to partake in a campus opportunity on the weekend.”

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

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Happy Hour with Steve Hofsetter

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Wild Tales An Argentine-Spanish black comedy, Wild Tales follows an ensemble cast as they deal with injustice, depression, and the demands of the brutal world around them.

Sometimes people can handle the stress that comes with their lives, and other times, like in the case of Wild Tales’ characters, they cannot. A lover’s betrayal, a resurgence of old demons, and constant violence are some of the driving forces that push these people over the edge.

CRISTINA CUDUCO ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR This week’s Happy Hour with Programming featured a well-received performance by standup comedian and writer Steve Hofsetter. A total of 21 people were in attendance at the show, held in the new multipurpose room on the Kessel student center. Despite the low attendance for a comic of his caliber, Hofsetter received an overall positive response from the crowd.

Hofsetter, who has worked on various projects in comedy, television production and sports journalism, recalls his beginnings as a student journalist for his Alma Matter’s newspaper at Columbia University.

“I majored in American His-

tory and minored in writing,” he said. “[My intent] was to go into print journalism. But then I graduated when the dot-com bubble burst, so all the web writers were going back to print and there were no print jobs… so I started doing standup to pass the time.”

Although Hofsetter can recall getting into comedy as early as 13 years old, his career as a fulltime performer didn’t take off until he graduated college.

“I started comedy to impress a girl…didn’t work. But then I ended up impressing many down the road!”

As well as his standup performances, Hofsetter has worked as a sports and comedy writer for outlets such as The National Lampoons, Sirius XM, Maxim, and ESPN. In addition to this, the comedian has

released 5 comedy albums with plans to release a 6th. “The new album is called Ginger Kid,” said the comedian. “It was crowd funded…and we’ve been editing and perfecting it for a year now, and it’s finally going to come out soon.”

A former New York native, Hofsetter now resides in Los Angeles where he is currently working as the executive producer and host of Fox’s late night comedy show “Laughs”.

The show, which competes in the same midnight timeslot as NBC’s long running Saturday Night Live, premiered in August of 2014, and is currently in it’s 30th week on the air. Formatted into half hour episodes, Laughs is available on both My9 on Sunday nights and uploaded on YouTube on Monday mornings.

“It’s a highlight reel for

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standup comedy,” Hofsetter said while describing “Laughs”.

Hofsetter continued, “the idea is we go around the country and we find the best comedians there are and we give people a taste of them. [‘Laughs’ has] all the homeruns and slam-dunks of everyone’s set.”

As for his take on standup and the acts brought to the Pace Community by the Programming committee, Hofsetter pushed students to enjoy it while they can; “If my school offered free comedy shows, I would’ve been to every single one of them. And it’s amazing that this stuff exists, but not everyone takes advantage of it. So I just encourage people to do so.”

BSU Holds “Spoken Word” Event CRISTINA CUDUCO ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR On Saturday Feb. 28 Black Student Union (BSU) honored the finale of Black History Month with an inaugural event entitled Spoken Word: Good Vibes and Creative Minds.

The night featured several performances by current students and alumni as well as faculty and guests to the community. Gift cards were awarded to senior Abigail Bucknor and freshman Lindsey Andre for best student performances of the night.

The event, which followed a Harlem Renaissance theme, focused on cultural enrichment and the history of the African American community.

“To be honest, it was the first theme that popped into our heads,” said BSU president Mer-

cedez Williams “We wanted to create something similar to Busboys and Poets, the Spoken Word lounge in Washington…and we wanted acts that were uplifting and full of positive energy, so all acts had to fall into that general theme.”

The event, which was catered

by Chartwells and held in the now reopened Butcher Suite, had a turnout of over 35 people, which some consider astounding given the decline in student participation since construction began.

“I was surprised to see how packed it was,” said senior Communications major Ashley Jones.

“I’ve passed by events held in Kessel lately, only to see them practically empty. But there were a lot of people here tonight and it seemed like everyone enjoyed each other’s company.”

Nonstudent performances included poems by director of Mul-

Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film.

Damián Szifrón. 2015. 122 m.

R. Spain/Argentina, Spanish with subtitles. Sony Pictures Classics.

Magician: The Astonishing Life and Work of Orson Welles This documentary showcases exactly what its title suggests; incorporating interviews and archival footage, director Chuck Workman has been heralded for creating a documentary for both those who appreciate the work of Orson Welles, as well as those who have little knowledge past Citizen Kane.

Chuck Workman. 2014. 94 m. PG-13. USA. Cohen Media Group.

Butter on the Latch In her directorial debut, former performance artist Josephine Decker presents Butter on the Latch, an unsettling, intriguing, and mystical portrait of a frenzied young woman’s time at a Balkan folk music camp.

The screening belongs to Jacob Burn’s After Dark collection, which feature “Screenings of the strange, beautiful, and offbeat,” (burnsfilmcenter.org) Fri. Mar 6th, 9:30 pm Josephine Decker. 2013.

72 m. NR. USA. Cinelicious Pics.

ticultural Affairs, Cornell Craig, and alumnus Quadry Harris, as well as a performance by playwright Qurelle-Amani Wright, who read an excerpt from her one-woman show, Panther Woman.

Overall the event seemed to sit well with those in attendance.

Photo by Cristina Cuduco “I wasn’t supposed to come, but I’m so glad I did,” said second year graduate student Charles Link. “I thought it was an excellent night to showcase and celebrate art, especially the achievements of African American artists and individuals currently at work in the community.”

Oscar Shorts Throughout this month Jacob Burns will be featuring Oscar nominate shorts in various categories including animation, live action, and documentary. All shorts come from various backgrounds, countries and languages.

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Graduation Station Caps and Gowns All caps and gowns must be ordered

by March 15. All gown and hoods are rentals, and must be returned after graduation. However, the cap and tassles are yours to keep. To order your cap and gown, visit http://colleges.hreffjones.com/college/pace/. Be sure to select “Pace University Westchester Campus Student.”

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Degree Verification Student Government Be sure to fill out a degree verification Pace Perk Cafe Twitter: @SGA_PLV Greek Life @PacePerkCafe Insta: @Pace_SGA Insta: @PacePlvGreekLife form online at www.pace.edu/paperless. This will verify how you would like your name printed on your diImportant Organization Information ploma, your mailing address, program information, etc.

All space requests for Star Programs must be submitted by Class Rings Representatives from Hreff Jones will be available for ring sales in March.

The representatives will be in Kessel Well on Tuesday, March 24 from 11 AM-3 PM. Senior Week Schedule A partial schedule for Senior Week has been released. However, the events for May 16 have not been finalized! To offer ideas or suggestions, please email Graduate Assistant Laura Brezovsky at lbrezkovsky_sdca@pace.edu.

Wednesday, March 11.

The Greek calendar meeting is on Wednesday, March 11 in the Multipurpose Room.

All Star Programs are due by Monday, March 23 at 5:00 PM. Fall 2015 elections must be done by Friday, March 27.

All Paw Programs must have a program consultation completed with an SDCA Campus Activities Assistant (CAA) by March 11.

All Star Programs must have a program consultation completed with your SDCA Campus Activities Assistant (CAA) between March 24 and April 1 If your organization has not received an email from a CAA, please visit SDCA. In the event that classes are cancelled due to weather, no stu-

For more information and direct links, dent organization should be holding meetings. Please reschedvisit www.pace.edu/commencement. ule. For events, contact a member of SDCA to reschedule.

Slut: The Play Needs You!

Slut: The Play needs two more women to star in the show. Rehearsals are five nights a week for the next two weeks leading up to the show. Join the play that is sweeping the nation and making an impact!

For more information, or to find out how you can get involved with Slut, email Director Megan Brown at mb21824p@pace.edu.

OPINION

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“She Raped Me.”

“He Raped Me.” What’s the Difference?

GEORGE DE FEIS OPINION EDITOR A young woman walks into a police station in tears, finally ready to tell a story that she has tried so hard to erase from her memory. She goes up to the first officer she sees and says, ‘A man raped me’.

Imagine how she would be treated from that point forward.

With respect? Sure.

With sympathy? Absolutely.

How about with laughter? No way.

Switch out that young woman, with a young man, and change that male assailant to a female one. Now, laughter may not be such a farfetched reaction.

But what is the difference between these t w o

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scenarios? Just the sex of the victim and attacker? So what?

“When I first think of someone getting raped, I think of a woman, but I know that I shouldn’t do that, because rape does not discriminate.” Tamaki Sasa, a junior psychology major said.

Why should the sex of the victim matter at all when it comes to sexual assault? I don’t care if you are male, female, transgender, or anything else. It changes nothing. The reaction to and handling of these situations should be exactly the same. Right?

Unfortunately, in these situations a female victim is met with an outpouring of support, while a male victim is met with, well, not exactly support.

In a time where we are so concerned with equality, how is this acceptable? Equality, after all, is the equal treatment of everyone. It’s not treating a specific segment of society differently because they are different, even if that different treatment is of better quality than is showed to others.

Nonetheless, there are still social stereotypes that make people inherently unequal.

This may sound crazy, but

not all men always want sex.

Perhaps even more unbelievable, men don’t want to have sex with every woman they see, just as women don’t want to have sex with every man they see.

All people have the right to choose who they want and don’t want to be with. With that, everyone regardless of physical appearance has the right to refuse to do things they don’t want to do.

So, what I want to know is why do we think that a man can’t be sexually assaulted by a woman?

I guess it’s a question with a very logical answer, but with an answer that is hard for most to wrap their heads around. A man can just as easily be assaulted in a state of intoxication or inca-

pacity. Drugs don’t discriminate in their effects, and the threat of violence is still useful in making people do things they don’t want to do regardless of the sex of the perpetrator.

What I am trying to get at, is a woman is just as capable of committing assault as a man.

There needs to be a change in the public perception of these acts, because it can happen to anyone, and we must be conscientious of that.

Are you a victim of rape?

Call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE for 24/7 assistance, or visit the Counseling Center for localized help. Both services are completely confidential.

Making Up Snow Days Should Not be on Our Time GEORGE DE FEIS OPINION EDITOR Don’t we all love snow days?

No class, no homework, and no need to do anything but stay inside, relax, and watch Netflix all day. Aren’t snow days just swell?

I guess they are ok, if you don’t have to shovel or drive, but what about the other troubles they cause?

Since returning from winter break, Pace has canceled classes on four separate occasions due to snow.

And, unfortunately, those days need to be made up somehow. Usually, the university will replace all of the study days that they have planned, in favor of rescheduled classes.

But what about when we run out of allotted study days? What options does the university have then? Not many.

It’s tough because colleges need to ensure that each class completes a minimum number of hours to be able to count for credit.

Pace has made the decision to

give the professors whose classes have been canceled, a few options. They can give extra assignments, either online or in class, to make up for some of the work missed, or they can arrange an alternate in class make up day.

This is where Pace lost me.

An alternate in-class make up day? Really? How can creating an alternate class day be a logical option?

First off, the likelihood of finding a day in which all students and the professor can agree to a make up day is slim at best. So,

the rescheduled day would most likely force some to either miss some other obligation, or miss the class and be counted as absent.

I can understand if these classes were canceled because of the students, but these classes were canceled because of snow.

It was no one’s fault, unless you want to blame Pace for jumping the gun on some of the cancellations.

Everyone has responsibilities outside of school. It would be ridiculous to schedule a mandatory class on a day that was not origi-

nally on the calendar.

I know, for me, I have a set schedule where I work, that is the same every week, along with other obligations that fit in around my school schedule. Why should I, or anyone else, have to change our schedules when we can just as easily make up the work through another assignment or project?

Those two options seem to be the best for everyone involved.

Why even put a new class day on the table? It can cause more trouble than its worth.

THIS WEEK’S PACE POLL Do you feel that professors should be able to schedule extra classes? Should students be penalized for missing these classes?

Vote online at PaceChronicle.com, or send a letter to the editor at pacechronicle@pace.edu

SPORTS

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Title IX: The Glass Barrier in College Sports “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.”

-Title IX NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR Title IX proved to be a game changer in the sports world, stating that no one could be prohibited from playing a sport because of his or her sex, religion, or ethnicity. This brought new opportunities for females who wanted to compete in sports with teams being formed at all levels.

However, while Title IX seeks to have equality between both sides, the reality is that there is still some disparity between the portrayal of male and female athletes.

Freshman swimmer Katie Scarlett Loughlin calls this the “glass barrier” between male and female athletics. She acknowledges that while at Pace both teams are treated equally, from her own personal experience she feels as if female athletes are in-

deed viewed differently.

“I know for the swim team, we all do the same workouts, same lifts, just at our own individual (not sex related) pace/weight level; some days I’ll be in a lane with my fellow male teammates, like Rob for sprint work or Dom and Mark during stroke sets,” said Loughlin, who is a marketing major. “That being said I do feel as if I, as well as other female athletes, are viewed through different eyes. When I tell people I am a collegiate athlete they usually are surprised. Maybe it’s because I’m usually dressed up, but the typical response to ‘Yes I’m on the swim team!’ is ‘really?’ with a very surprised/perplexed look.”

Despite the different thoughts, Loughlin believes she is still well respected as an athlete. Senior Margo Hackett and junior Dylan Mouzakes agree as far as not seeing any inequality or negative

perceptions on campus.

However, when it comes to media portrayal of both sides, another story begins to unfold.

Women in general are objectified and sexualized by the media, but when it comes to female athletes they seem to be taken less seriously than their male counterparts.

Hackett notes that even at Pace she has noticed “that all of the men’s sports at Pace seem to draw a much larger crowd”.

She continues on to say however, that internally “within the university, the perception and media is very well balanced between men’s and women’s sports.”

While at the Pace level this doesn’t seem to be a big of a factor as on the broader scale of sports, it is human nature to try and analyze why this seems to be the case.

Knowing that sports for the

longest time has been a male dominated world, it’s taken a lot for women to be able to earn a place on the starting line-up.

But women sports, in terms of perception in society and media coverage, are still far behind their male counterparts. A study done by the Women’s Media Center in 2014 gave a more in depth look at the disparity between male and females in the world of journalism.

According to the study, men make up 63.4 percent of all media personnel with bylines and on-camera appearances while women constitute 36.1 percent of contributors.

“Unfortunately the media does not cover men’s and women’s sports equally in my eyes,” Hackett said. “Everything is driven by money and the men sports bring in more money than the women’s do and therefore receive

more coverage. As for perception, I believe that due partly to the less media coverage, women sports are far less popular.”

While there are unfortunate disparities within the media world, some of the athletes take comfort in knowing that there is support amongst the Pace athletes.

Baseball player Mouzakes talked about his opinions on the subject.

“I don’t think there is a negative perception at all on campus,” Mouzakes said. “I mean, the women’s basketball team performs better then the male team consistently. And also I know that we have all been very supportive and excited about the girl’s lacrosse team.”

That support can mean so much more in a world where female athletes are not getting the full equality they deserve.

Setter’s Profile: Freshman Casey Gelderman JAMES MIRANDA FEATURED WRITER Some would say that there’s nothing more special than family. However, people find second families that are just as influential in life through things like sports.

Sports teams become second families rather quickly, which happened to be the case for freshman and women’s lacrosse Captain Casey Gelderman.

“We are all extremely close,” Gelderman said. “We kind of knew each other, but we didn’t.

We really stuck together in the beginning and we’re pretty much drama free, which is a huge benefit. We’re just incredibly close.”

Hailing from Farmingville, Long Island, Gelderman was raised by Kenneth and Kathleen Gelderman. She began her athletic life by playing soccer for ten years. Gelderman’s younger siblings, Kyle and Lindsey, became the catalysts for Gelderman’s lacrosse career.

Now at Pace, Gelderman joins teammates Emily Ankabrandt and Angela Kelly as Captains of the women’s lacrosse team, which enters its inaugural season with a roster of 20 freshmen. No other women’s team at Pace has a roster of just freshmen.

Being Captain means that

Gelderman is put into a role model position, which she hopes to use in order to instill belief in the team’s talent, which they will need as they head up against tougher and more experienced teams.

“I’m confident,” Gelderman said. “I really wanted to be captain, all throughout the fall I worked really hard and I’m very happy that my teammates chose me and trust me. The leadership has helped me become someone that my friends look up to or go to if they need advice.”

Gelderman’s leadership style can be seen in her beliefs. She is a supporter of the idea of giving it 110 percent, a philosophy that applies to all aspects of Gelderman’s life. Academics- she’ll give it her all. Practice- she’ll lead by example while still giving it her all. But Gelderman can be said to be the silent leader, noting that she doesn’t have a boisterous on-field personality.

She sees herself as the big sister of the group, despite being the same age as her teammates. Gelderman shows confidence in her leadership abilities and doesn’t believe the task of being captain to be hard, nor is she indifferent about the coaches’ ultimate decision naming her and the others captains.

Gelderman doesn’t have a resume in sports here with Pace yet, but being a captain isn’t anything new to her. She was captain in high school as well, where she shone bright.

She played volleyball, ran winter track, and played lacrosse.

During her time with the lacrosse team she earned an All-County nomination her sophomore and junior years, winning the Coaches Award during her sophomore year.

Volleyball saw her win the 2013 Defensive Player of the Year, while also being named to the All-League and All-County teams. Her senior year her school named her the school’s Most Outstanding Athlete. One woman was selected out of the whole school.

She’s part of RHA and loves being able to bring her residence hall members at Valley together.

She really likes her Resident Assistants, which she considers some of her best friends.

All of these things are what make Gelderman who she is, a confident leader who looks to help lead her team to a successful season.

Women’s Lacrosse opens its inaugural season Sat., Mar. 7 at home vs. the Warriors of Nyack College.

Photo from Pace Athletics Freshman Casey Gelderman is the women’s lacrosse captain, and part of the Residence Hall Association’s Valley Hall Council. Gelderman has played volleyball, winter track, lacrosse, and soccer. Gelderman prides herself on being the “big sister” of her teammates, and focuses on giving 110 percent.

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Alum Signs with Diamondbacks Racking Up Awards NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR Pace Baseball alum James Pjura, a May 2015 graduate, is headed to Arizona with a signed professional baseball contract, as reported by the Pace Athletics site.

Pjura will be reporting to spring training where the team will be spending their time getting ready for Opening Day on April 1.

During his four years with

the Setters, Pjura played in 161 games as both an outfielder and a designated hitter. Pjura is tied for sixth in doubles with 43, fifteenth in RBIs with 103, and sixteenth in hits with 171.

Pjura earned a spot in the NE10 Conference All Rookie Team in 2011. The following year in 2012, Pjura was named to the NE-10 Third Team and reached the NE-10 First Team AllConference team in 2013.

Pjura was also named to the Daktronics and National Collegiate Baseball Writers First

Team All-East Region that same year.

The outfielder/DH proved to play a critical role during his team’s run his junior year, as the Setters reached the NCAA Division II Tournament, coming in as the number five seed, marking only the second time in Setter history, the first coming in 1985.

Pace defeated the number two seed Saint Thomas Aquinas before falling in the following two games in the NCAA East Regional.

Photos from Stockton Photo Inc.

NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR

Photos from Stockton Photo Inc.

Men’s Lacrosse has seen quite the start to their season thus far having just been ranked #15 in this week’s Lacrosse Magazine National Poll.

The shine of the national spotlight comes after a 16-8 win over Dowling College on Sat., Feb. 28. Dowling (1-2) is ranked #10 in the nation for Division II men’s lacrosse programs.

Freshman middle Wyatt Barfoot continues his impressive run

this season, having been named Player of the Week by Lacrosse Magazine, and also earning NE10 Rookie of the Week recognition.

Barfoot helped lead the Setters to their victory on Saturday, netting 8 points which helped Pace improve their season record to 2-1.

Due to weather, the Setters game on March 4 against Dominican College was postponed.

Their next game will be Sat. Mar. 14 against Merrimack College for a NE-10 matchup.

Three Keys for Success for Swimming and Diving NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR The Pace Swimming and Diving season came to an end on Feb. 22 as the Setters competed in the Metropolitan Championships at Rutgers University. The end of the season signified the end of a challenging year, one that head Coach Dan Allen described as a “transition year.”

Dwindling numbers and a change in culture proved to be a struggle for the team, with Allen noting that things didn’t always go as smoothly as he would have liked. Players weren’t always on board with the new philosophies being implemented and there was a running sense of “I” instead of “we.”

One of the biggest drawbacks during the season was that the team didn’t have the “internal belief that they can be great.” The challenge for Allen became convincing the team and making sure that they understood that they needed to put in the work in order to see the results.

Freshman swimmer Katie Scarlett Loughlin finished up her first season with the Setters and noted that after 15 years she has never had as rigorous a training as she did this past season.

“Coach Dan follows a regimen based on set rest and heart rate,” said Loughlin, who was named NE-10 Rookie of the

Week twice. “This type of training puts a lot of responsibility on the athletes to push themselves, because I am the person who has to check my heart rate and adjust my effort accordingly. I had a season I was really proud of. This season I put more effort and heart into than any other swim season of my life.”

The training regime, the inner belief and success of recruitment become the three key areas that Allen notes will be the recipe for a successful team.

Talking first about confidence in the team, Allen notes that with an established core group, building personal relationships with team members became a crucial first step. Allen works hard to make sure he gets to know his players on a more personal level and he hopes that his players will try and do the same, but he expressed some concern regarding the “millennial” generation.

Allen expresses his sentiments, saying that one of the issues with the millennial generation is that they are afraid to come talk to him and engage with him.

“It’s a challenge because some of them don’t really know how to communicate their feelings,” Allen said. “This then translates into having issues to work as a team because we aren’t always on the same page. That told culture belief was more ‘I wanna get mine’ and to be a great caliber team you

need to have a team first mentality.”

This new mentality will be a bit easier to implement come the fall, with several new recruits joining the team and counting.

Allen believes that a strong recruiting system is the key piece for building a program over time.

The new freshman coming in, which are already familiar with the expectations and beliefs that Allen wants to apply on the team, will be the necessary ingredient in order to inspire this wave of change.

“I already got about 12 girls who are committed, which would bring the total for the women’s side to 24 and on the men’s side we only had five players this past season, so those numbers need to go up,” Allen said. “We have a

good core right now but we don’t have the numbers we need. Once we get those numbers it will certainly change the dynamic of the team.”

Only five men on the team proved to be a challenge in more ways than one. Allen mentioned that a lot of times, the team had to recruit other male athletes from baseball, lacrosse, cross country, and football to join the team in order to be able to qualify for meats and to not lose sponsorships.

It was a huge stress for the Coach, who expressed great happiness in knowing that it was over. Despite the difficulties, Allen believes that the team goes forward with a strong “nucleus of kids,” noting that the attitude of the team and training regime got better as the season progressed.

Photos from Stockton Photo Inc. The final piece will be strengthening up the diving team with some fresh blood. With two female divers returning and two more on the recruiting list, as well as two males, Allen hopes for a group of four or six kids to round up the team.

“A lot of people think that the diving teams in our conference are weak, but I don’t believe that,” Allen said. “I believe that diving needs to be just as good in order to elevate the program.

Having more divers means more points that can help your team as whole.”

Recruitment, training and confidence will be the three pieces that Allen will look to continue to implement in order to take his team to the next level.