The Pace Chronicle - Volume I, Issue VIII - Nov. 9, 2011

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Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

Another Set of Issues Arise from Community Meeting

The One Night Stand page 7

Entertainment

God of Carnage, page 9 Feature

Photo by Adam Samson/The Pace Chronicle The Fall 2011 Community Meeting was held in the Gottesman Room of the Kessel Student Center on Nov. 2, noticibly absent from this semester’s meeting was Pace President Stephen J. Friedman, who was reported to be out of the country.

Michael Oleaga

Editor-in-Chief Michael.J.Oleaga@pace.edu

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Setter Spotlight

The aftermath of the Halloween weekend snowstorm in the Briarcliff campus, updates of the Master Plan, and concerns for graduate students were among the focus of the community meeting held on Nov. 2.

Senior education student Jordon Tempro was the first to ask a question and it was about the rumored elimination of graduate

Pace Redefines Leadership Brianna Miller

William Woodard, page 12

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Weirdest Addictions, page 5

“Journalism is in fact history on the run.”

- Thomas Griffth

Featured Reporter Brianna.Miller@pace.edu

Colleen Murray

Featured Reporter Colleen.C.Murray@pace.edu

Pace announced the launch of the Setter’s Leadership Program (SLP), with a preview luncheon held in Kessel Student Center.

SLP a three-tiered, leadership development, and education certificate program designed to teach students about service and working toward positive change in themselves, others, and the wider community.

Dean for Students Lisa Bardill-Moscaritolo believes that SLP is a “wonderful opportunity for achievement-oriented Pace University students to progress and Continued on Page 2

housing on campus.

The inquiry may have stemmed from the Howard Johnson Hall dormitory in Briarcliff becoming undergraduate housing instead of a graduate-only dorm, as it has been for many years.

Graduate students have now been placed in the Extended Stay hotel in Elmsford and in the Pace Law School campus.

“Me being in a five year program for the School of Education, I’m really seeing this as a hindrance…now I’m hearing that

there will be no more graduating housing,” said Tempro. “So I’m just wondering how did that process come about, how that plan is going, who’s involved in the communication and reaching out to the people who will be most involved and most affected, that’s the students.”

According to Dean for Students Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo, in reference of Howard Johnson Hall, it has been a discussion since last year, “so it really affected our [graduate] students this

year. We did have focus groups to talk with those students.”

Fifth year students have been put into the townhouses and New Dorm to accommodate the residential changes.

First year graduate student Jacob Knisely asked about the possibilities of having Pace transportation from Extended Stay to the main campus.

Bardill Moscaritolo stated that when they spoke to graduate students, the majority of them had Continued on Page 3

Pace Perk Turns Purple Relay for Life’s Kick-Off Event

Jemma York

News Editor Jemma.D.York@pace.edu

Students of Pace’s Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) turned the Pace Perk purple for their Relay for Life Kick Off. The Kick-Off, that took place on Nov. 2, marked the start for preparing Relay for Life, held next April.

Sophomore education student Caylie Lehrer said, “The KickOff is meant to get people excited about Relay for Life.”

At the event, students were Colleges Against Cancer sponsored the Relay for Life Kick-Off on able to register for Relay, create a Photo by Jemma York/The Pace Chronicle Nov. 2.

“Why I Relay” video testimonial, tie-dye t-shirts, and participate in I always enjoy watching every- son Dyl and Kara Kelly spoke at one’s videos at Relay for Life to the event providing a background karaoke.

“My favorite part of the event learn why they participate in the of Relay for Life, and presented was creating the ‘Why I Relay’ event,” said sophomore education videos of past Relays at Pace.

Kelly, a social psycholvideo. Personally, I Relay for student Sara Leibovitz.

Co-Presidents of CAC Allymy sorority sisters’ moms. And Continued on Page 3

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learn how to become prominent leaders in society.”

Bardill-Moscaritolo said, “SLP is designed with Pace University students in mind. Those accepted will go through a three tiered process where they will attend workshops geared to developing them as leaders, receive wonderful mentoring, and they will be recognized at graduation.”

Political science Professor Heather Novak, a member of the SLP Advisory Board, said “SLP is a comprehensive in-depth multiple semester program that coexists with other leadership initiatives on the campus.”

The deadline for applications is Dec. 1. The SLP Advisory board will select 25 students for the pilot program.

“The program is open to first and second year students, as it

take about three semesters to complete the program,” said Director of Student Development and Campus Activities (SDCA) Rachel Carpenter. “The students who we will choose depend on a variety of criteria, including, their recommendation letter, resume and their answers to the application questions.”

The program commences in January. Member of the SLP, including both students and the advisory board, will attend the Setter’s Leadership Program Core Retreat to the Warwick Center in Putnam County.

Novak said, “The retreat will include multiple team building exercises and workshops in order to get the students excited about the program and make them feel more comfortable with one another, as they will be working

together to develop themselves as leaders.”

Greek Life Director RobertThomas Jones said, “Pace is trying to develop a leadership culture,” on campus and beyond.

The program is an overarching experience that goes beyond organizations, athletics, and Greek life. SLP is described as the first full scale leadership program on campus, and will redefine what it means to be a leader, according to Jones.

Although the program focuses on developing freshmen and sophomores, juniors and seniors will have the opportunity to mentor their young peers.

In the first tier, students will concentrate on their own attributes, beliefs, actions, and how these attributes relate to leadership.

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Tier two moves the focus towards a student’s relationship with individuals in the Pace community. It also teaches how to persuade others towards a common vision, and build trust within a group.

The third and final tier is about society and connecting to the larger issues beyond themselves, their friends, and school.

Tier three allows students to connect the leadership principles to issues within our world. Students are actively increasing their civic responsibility and work towards social change.

For more information and to apply to the program please visit www.pace.edu/dean-for-students/ setters-leadership-program-slp.

Michael Oleaga Editor-in-Chief

Rose Fava Managing Editor

Tafasha Pitt Layout Editor

Erika Bellido Web Editor

Adam Samson Photography Editor

Kelly Povero Copy Editor

Mark Robertson Copy Editor

Jemma York News Editor

Alexandra Silver Feature Editor

Colby Hochmuth Melissa Recine Entertainment Editor Health Editor Martin Totland Gabrielle Davina Opinion Editor Columnist Editor Susana Verdugo-Del Real Sports Editor

Operational Staff Sungi Clark Business Manager Shiga Sunny Circulation Jeremy Kelley Alumni Advisor Prof. Michael Perrota Faculty Advisor mperrota@pace.edu

Meet The Greeks:

Featured Reporters Brianna Miller Brianna.Miller@Pace.edu

Alpha Lambda Sigma

Colleen Murray Colleen.C.Murray@pace.edu Molly Forman Molly.S.Forman@pace.edu Timothy Doyle Timothy.M.Doyle@Pace.edu

Columnists

CJ Dudek Christopher.J.Dudek@Pace.edu Ebony Turner Ebony.Turner@Pace.edu

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Mychael Lotocky Mychael.K.Lotocky@Pace.edu

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The sisters of Alpha Lambda Sigma. Photo From Jennifer Acciavatti

Ali Silver

Feature Editor Alexandra.R.Silver@pace.edu

“Together we rise, together we fall, together we make it through it all.”

Alpha Lambda Sigma (ALS) was founded at a time when little sister sororities were getting kicked off campus and a group of girls wanted to take a stand.

On Dec. 1, 1993, ALS was brought to Pace as a local sorority. The founding sisters soon became Alpha Chi Epsilon’s (AXE) little sisters, hence AXE’s (A) Little (L) Sisters (S).

These girls based their values on loyalty, trust, and honor and

decided to represent them through purple, white, and teal.

“We do a lot of philanthropy based work and community service as well,” said President of ALS and senior biology and adolescent student Jennifer Acciavatti.

Although ALS’ main philanthropy is pediatric AIDS through the Elizabeth Glaser foundation, the girls took on other causes as well.

“One of our sisters has Multiple Sclerosis (MS), so we took on that and also Kevin’s Christmas. A sister of ours had a brother named Kevin who passed away, so we raise money to help the family during Christmas because that was his favorite holiday,”

said Acciavatti.

ALS’ biggest event of the year is the Almost Anything Goes talent show, which takes place in the spring semester to raise money for pediatric aids.

ALS is proud of their strong bond, which holds strong even after graduation.

“Since we are a local sorority on campus, a lot of our alumni do live close in the area and come back as our alumni advisor,” said Acciavatti. “We still talk to our founders; last week a founding sister invited everyone to her kids’ birthday party.”

Along with working vigorously as a member of ALS, many of the sisters are active in other areas on campus.

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“I was the past president of FEA [Future Educators of America],” said Acciavatti. “All of our other sisters are involved in another club or national honor society on campus. We also have sisters involved in SNAP [Student Nurses at Pace], Golden Key, and Lambda Sigma.”

The sisters of ALS will be tabling for pediatric AIDS in recognition of founders day on Dec. 1, and world AIDS day, as well as tabling on Dec. 7 for Kevin’s Christmas.

For further information on Alpha Lambda Sigma you can contact President Jennifer Acciavatti at Jennifer.A.Acciavatti@pace. edu.

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Correction: On the Oct. 19 article “YES, Good People Deserve Good Things,” Yvette Jones was reffered to as a professor. Jones is not a professor.

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What’s Making News Beyond Campus?

Jemma York

News Editor Jemma.D.York@pace.edu

WASHINGTON DC, - A “modest” number of job was created in the US in October,” according to The New York Times. Employers added 80,000 payroll positions on net, compared to the 158,000 jobs in September. Director of macroeconomics at Moody’s Analytics Augustine Faucher said, “The odds of a double-dip recession are lower at least.” October’s jobs did not drastically reduce the 14 million unemployed, because the population growth through the month. The unemployment rate was nine percent in October, marginally less than the 9.1 percent in September.

MEXICO CITY, Mexico - Cuba created a new property law that allows citizens and permanent residents to buy and sell real estate.

The new law goes into effect as of Nov. 10, and ushers in a drastic change from the previous decades of socialist housing. Citizens will be able to move houses when they want and home buyers and sellers can now set home prices. Government approval is no longer required for variety of transactions such as home sales, trades, and gifts to relatives by Cubans who are emigrating.

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cars, but they will look into adding a bus service to and from the hotel.

Senior psychology student Hannah Tall questioned the availability of extra study spaces and extended hours at computer labs.

In response, Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer Bill McGrath said he is working to make it a “regular practice that the study spaces and computer labs will be open for a longer period of time.”

The effects of the Halloween weekend snowstorm brought out concerns about cafeteria hours and transportation. Junior and Briarcliff resident Nathaniel Carter first questioned about the early shutdown of the cafeteria.

“Two things happened; we didn’t have a way to get food and the transportation was out,” said Carter, who asked about what are Pace’s procedural plans when dining services end early.

Executive Director of Auxiliary Services Mary Lieto stated that due to the conditions on Oct. 29, the cafeteria was forced to close for the safety of the workers and even offered housing to them until the snowstorm

passed.

University Transportation Director Francoise Crespo explained why the bus service was shut down that Saturday as a bus went into a ditch.

“I apologize for having to cancel, the main reason was a 3:30 afternoon bus…went into a ditch, and for your own safety, this is why we decided to cancel [services]. There were trees and branches falling all over and it was much safer for you guys to stay in and for us to stay off the roads as well.”

Director of Building Operations and Maintenance William Link added to the discussion caused by the snowstorm and if the power outages will be a constant occurrence in future storms this winter.

“Unfortunately the outage was on the [Con Edison] grid, as most of the county was out. We do have backup generators… they do require maintenance, they do have mechanical problems,” said Link. “We’ve had a couple of shutdowns during the outage which we were out maybe a half-hour, 40 minutes, but we had them up and running as quickly as possible. We do the best we can,

and keep them running.”

Criminal justice Professor Margaret Fitzgerald spoke about Pace needing an emergency plan, especially in times when dining facilities close early.

Bardill Moscaritolo replied, and on behalf of Residential Life, said, “We can review that…usually there’s always someone you can go to or talk, we don’t want you to go hungry either. We can work with food services and see what we can do. I know [Chartwells] have concerns because if the Briarcliff [power] goes down, then there are health and safety concerns. You can’t keep the food out for too long…we have to look at what we can do.”

Tempro questioned about the late night hours of the Mortola Library and if it can be extended passed 2 a.m.

“The fact that is closes at 2 o’clock is very late and very helpful but the learning process does not stop at 2 o’clock in the morning,” said Tempro. “If we are preparing our students to do jobs that require them to be up past those hours…I really think it will be a benefit to all students.

I know it might be a staffing issue but I know students who are

CANNES, France - Italy invited the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to watch over Rome in order to confirm it is carrying out reforms to halt the sovereign debt crisis. Italy had requested IMF to inspect its books every three months to make certain the $75 billion debt crisis package is implemented according to plan.

Members of the European Commission will also go to Rome next week to start watching Rome’s efforts.

BEIJING, China - At least 200 workers are digging a rescue tunnel to find 50 miners trapped after a cave-in of a coal mine. Seven miners have already been rescued.

The cave-in occurred because of a “rock burst.” Four miners were killed during the rock explosion, and 14 were able to escape. The rock explosion happened after a small earthquake of 2.9 magnitude occurred in a nearby town.

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Photo by Adam Samson/The Pace Chronicle Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer William McGrath spoke about the progression of the Master Plan.

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more than willing to take that staff position.

Associate University Librarian Steven Feyl stated that library hours has been an issue “for a while.”

“I think my major concern, in representing the library, is that when we make that jump to 24 hours, that it’ll be done right and that it’ll be done safe and that the building is set up so we can appropriately do 24 hours,” said Feyl.

Interim Provost Harriet Feldman asked Feyl if “the wheels are being put in motion to try to do this?”

“It will be a matter of getting the funding to retrofit the building,” replied Feyl.

Feldman would then ask if she can be given prospective to figure out if extending library hours is possible.

An update of the Master Plan was asked by sophomore education student Charles Link.

“We submitted the plan in June to the town of Mount Pleasant,” said McGrath. “The regulatory process has begun. There was a public meeting with the planning board for the town of Mount Pleasant. At that meeting, we were asking for them to accept the scope of studies we were proposing in order to demonstrate the impact the plan will have on the environment, that’s the regulatory process which will take probably the next 18 months.”

In terms of floor plans and the renderings of the buildings, McGrath stated that in the next three months there will be a series of focus groups consisting of students, faculty, and staff for different areas of the Plan, such as housing and athletics. Geological studies have commenced on campus; this is done to know how the soil of the campus is as well as ground water runoff.

Bardill Moscaritolo added that she’s been working with Student Association President Kayla Turner on a student focus group and is open to all students willing to participate. If interested, email DeanLisa@pace.edu.

The next community meeting will take place next semester in the Gottesman Room of the Kessel Student Center.

Relay Kick-Off Continued from page 1 ... ogy student, said, “Last year we reached our goal and raised about $45,000. This year our goal is $55,000 and we are going to try our best to reach it.”

Junior applied psychology student Victoria Krausz said, “The Kick Off went really well.

We registered about 13 teams… we will host a second Kick-Off closer to Relay next February.”

Relay for Life has been held on the Pleasantville campus for the last four years, and the cause is the current university philanthropy for the 2011-2012 academic year.

Leibovitz said, “I’m glad Re-

lay is our philanthropy this year.

Cancer affects so many people at Pace. At Relay we can remember those lost and fight for a cause.”

Applied psychology student Alyssa Seidel, the Co-Chair for Relay for Life, spoke of the importance of the luminaries that surround the Goldstein indoor track at the event. Each bag represent someone who has had cancer, passed away from cancer, or is still fighting.

Sophomore nursing student Rhiannon Cassone said, “The luminaries are such an important part of Relay. It is a way for participants to show who they are

supporting.”

The tentative date for Relay is April 20 to 21. “I hope this Relay is the best yet, and we are working very hard to do just that,” said sophomore accounting student and CAC member Courtney Dillion.

In order to raise awareness about Relay for Life, CAC will be tabling every Wed. in Kessel for the rest of the semester, according to Seidel.

CAC will also host an event titled the Great American Smoke Out on Nov. 17. The event focuses on quitting smoking to reduce lung cancer.

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Career Quick Tips

Teacher Feature:

Prof. Daniel Botting

from career services

Carolyn Kleiman Career Counselor

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Pace University is one of the top ten schools in the U.S. for internship placement according to U.S. News and World Report.

How did we get this ranking? What does this mean?

US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. US News is a publication that delivers quality analysis and clear objective rankings to help you make informed decisions.

Pace University obtained this ranking thanks to a partnership between Career Services, the academic departments and of course, you, the students, who were out there gaining real world experience while pursuing your degrees!

The Pace Cooperative Education Program began in 1979 with 15 students, 7 employers, and an exciting mission: helping students gain study-related work experience prior to graduation. Pace’s program has grown to be one of the largest programs among senior colleges and graduate schools in the New York metropolitan area. Last year, over 600 employers in the tri-state area sponsored Pace students in over 1,900 university sponsored internships, practica and fieldwork experiences. Since its inception over 30 years ago, over 25, 000 Pace students have benefited from Co-op.

Pace’s Co-op Education Internship program is dedicated to enhancing the academic experience by providing students with the opportunity to apply classroom learning in a pre-professional work environment. Our mission is to assist in the educational development of Pace students by providing opportunities to develop as professionals through experiential learning, testing their skills and exploring careers. Students in all majors can explore careers by working part-time or during the summer in paid or non-paid internships. The settings include national, multinational, regional and local companies, non-profits, government and healthcare.

This ranking means several things. It is reflective of just how important it is to intern. Interning is an invaluable tool available to you while you pursue your degree. Being an intern allows you to find a mentor, network, develop skills and essentially try out a career.

It also means we need to continue working together! We have a database with over 250 internships currently listed in a variety of industries. The best way to ensure we continue to have great internships is for you to intern there and set an example! Whether you are interested in: planning special events, digital design, editorial, finance, software development, social media, human resources, marketing, politics, research, accounting, web design, public policy, sports management… we have it! Remember, the only way to apply to these opportunities is to enroll in the co-op program by meeting with a Counselor at Career Services.

Ali Silver

Feature Editor Alexandra.R.Silver@pace.edu

There are many ways you can define a person; you can base them on their accomplishments, personality, or even how they live their life. Professor Daniel Botting chooses to identify himself from where he came from, upstate New York.

Botting attended the University of Buffalo as an undergraduate majoring in biology. However, after realizing his dislike for lab, he decided to switch to what really caught his interest, environmental studies with a focus in law.

After graduating college, Botting decided to pick up and leave the city of Buffalo to move to the city where he would begin his life’s work.

Botting immediately discovered the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG), a non-profit organization comprised of undergraduate students who work on issues such as education and the environment.

“NYPIRG organized students to fight around different social issues,” said Botting. “It was a great experience and it kind of lead me to where I am now. I love working with students; I guess I went to college and I never wanted to leave. So, I found a where I could

Professor Daniel Botting, this is his first year teaching at Pace.

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work with students for a career.”

Six years ago, Pace’s Center for Community Action and Research was looking for a program coordinator. It just so happened that a former board chair of NYPIRG knew about the available and recommended Botting to fill it; he has been in that position ever since.

When Botting came to Pace, he wanted to stay true to his roots as a student activist and focus on service programming but add the educational aspect.

“We have our alternative spring break program where students are not only able to volunteer but learn more about the problems that they are tackling through volunteering,” said Botting. “Unfortunately, it does not help solve most of those problems in the end, and they need to be solved through political or governmental action. This allows the students see that yes, volunteering is an important part, but it is also important to be engaged politically and civically.”

To further his career of working with students, Botting obtained his Masters Degree in public administration in 2008.

This fall term, Botting is tak-

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011 ing on the role of professor for the first time.

Political science professor Gregory Julian wanted to create a local government course; knowing Botting’s history working with local governments, Julian thought he would be perfect for the job. Thus “Metropolis” was created. “‘Metropolis’ focuses on issues in local governments in the metropolitan area, specifically NYC and Westchester,” said Botting.

Next semester, Botting will be teaching state government, which is exciting for him because that is when the state budget comes out so there will be a lot talk about in class.

“Teaching is a lot of fun, but it is a learning process,” said Botting. “There is a big difference between lobbying legislators and working with local officials in a professional capacity as I have in the past. Taking that information and relaying it to students is a challenge, but crafting my course allowed me to learn a lot as well.”

Botting strongly believes that a student’s education is not just from what they learn in the classroom but outside as well.

“I would love to see the civic engagement and public values course requirement to continue and expand because I feel that – it is an amazing thing,” said Botting. “People do not realize this is something many colleges have not done and it is such an amazing opportunity for students to connect what they are learning in class to real life.”

Botting would like to hopefully see the alternative spring break as a course one day and more civic engagement courses.

Botting encourages all students to challenge themselves and put themselves out there. It is important to get involved on campus; straight A’s does not mean a perfect education.

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eature HFealth

Weird Addictions ing water. Science suggests that salt has the potential to act as an antidepressant.

This makes the brain crave salty foods to increase pleasure and happiness.

According to experts, spicy foods trigger the trigeminal nerve which controls the sensation to the face. When the face is irritated the brain releases endorphins to ease the pain.

Endorphins make the body feel good all over.

So overall, spicy foods can actually help the body feel better.

Using lip balm The Phenol in chapstick could explain your constant desire to reapply.

From original ChapPhoto by Adam Samson/The Pace Chronicle Stick to flavored Burts and Bees, people conScientists did a study in which stantly have lip balm in their Melissa Recine they hooked kids up to an MRI bags, cars, or pockets. Although Health Editor and played new, unheard pop this seems good for lips, people Melissa.M.Recine@pace.edu songs for them. When these songs don’t realize how many times were played, the “pleasure” cen- they apply this during the day.

Many lip balms contain phePeople have habits they do ter of the brain was triggered.

What’s even more interesting nol, which causes skin irritation. consistently on a daily basis, but what they do not realize is that is when the kids were questioned Phenol also results in dryer lips these habits may actually be ad- and told doctors that they actually than before it was applied. This dictions. Mike Haring, writer for didn’t like listening to the music. is why people are constantly apcracked.com, made a list of the Their brains showed that they plying and re-applying their lip five most common daily addic- kids were forcing themselves not balm.

Tanning - Most people alto like the music resulting in contions. ready know that this is an addicListening to Pop Music - flicting brainwaves.

Eating salty and spicy foods tion, but the reason is deeper than Love it or hate it, pop music is impossible to escape. Pop music - It’s the potato chip curse. Eat- the illusion of a skinnier body is one of the most popular musi- ing just one chip is impossible. while tan. It doesn’t seem posSpicy foods have a similar effect sible that people will expose their cal genres across the country.

Pop artists have sold millions of on us. No matter how hot our bare skin to something so dangerrecords, and their singles seep mouths get, the burning sensation ous just to look better, but there’s more. through the hallways and dorm is slightly addictive.

Tanning causes the brain to People constantly challenge room walls. There is actually a scientific reason behind why our themselves to see how many hot release hormones that help our wings they can eat without drink- bodies deal with pain and stress. brains are drawn to pop music.

Vegetarian Diets vs. Paleolithic Diets Two Very Different Diets for College Students Melissa Recine

Health Editor Melissa.M.Recine@pace.edu

Although it may seem difficult to do, some college students have taken on some sort of meatfree lifestyle.

The three most common diets that lack meat are veganism, vegetarianism, and pescetarianism.

Vegan diets exclude all meat, fish, and animal byproducts, including milk and eggs; vegetarians refrain from meat and fish; and pescetarians only eat fish.

Everyone has their own reason for changing their eating habits, but it is often either for the love of animals, a health issue in which meat is actually bad for them, or to control one’s weight.

Of course there are many reasons why people are vegetarian, but these three are fairly common.

Junior international business management student Kelly Schlegel has been a vegetarian for about six months.

“I became a vegetarian after watching many documentaries and reading many articles, blogs, and books about how the human

body isn’t meant to ingest or digest animal proteins or animalbased products. Our intestines are long in length to provide optimal absorption of vitamins and minerals from vegetables, fruits, and nuts,” Schlegel shared.

“Some of the strongest mammals on this planet eat only plantbased diets, like gorillas, horses, and elephants.”

Schlegel stated that she had difficulty eating on the Pleasantville campus. Sometimes there are certain vegan options available like the Macro and Vegan foods sold in plastic containers.

Occasionally there will be vegan soups available as well.

Unfortunately, not many college campuses have become accustomed to the increasing popularity of vegetarian diets among college-aged adults. A person can only eat hummus and salad for so long.

The Paleolithic diet is the complete opposite of the vegan/ vegetarian diet. This diet has been around for thousands of years, and more and more people are being accustomed to eating this way.

The diet excludes all things that need to be cooked in order to be nutritious or edible, such as grains, beans, potatoes, sugar and salt. The Paleolithic way of eating emphasizes the consumption of meat, chicken, fish, eggs, fruit, root vegetables, nuts, berries, and organ meats (liver and kidneys).

The Paleo diet stresses the importance of recognizing the foods that are actually toxins for the body. Scientists refer to these toxins (grains, beans, and potatoes) as anti-nutrients. These nutrients are actually said to harm the body by acting as enzyme blockers.

They bypass defenses and travel the body, damage cells, cause premature cell division and cell death, and much more.

Although living at school limits the variety in students’ diets, it is important to recognize that many people make conscious efforts to control and change the way they eat.

It works in a similar, but incredibly more powerful way than morphine does. Tanning actually creates not only a psychological dependency, but physical dependency on the hormones that are released.

If someone tans for too long, he/she could actually go through a withdrawal similar to heroin.

Chewing Ice - Once the soda is all gone; the only thing left in the glass is ice. Does this mean a new drink is ordered? Not necessarily.

Some people actually go on to chew the ice. It has become a

habit among so many people that ice machines have been designed to make ice easy to chew.

Chewing ice is a small part of a large disorder called pica. This disorder causes people to crave things that contain no nutrients.

Doctors suggest to patients that they may have an iron deficiency if they constantly crave ice.

Whether they admit it or not, many people do at least some, if not all, of these things at least once during any given day. Don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Chewing ice is another addiction that many people over look.

Photo by Adam Samson/The Pace Chronicle

What The $#%*!?

Why Cursing Can Be an Effective Painkiller Melissa Recine

Health Editor Melissa.M.Recine@pace.edu

It’s a natural response for people to occasionally drop the f-bomb here or there, especially when pain is involved. Whether angry or actually in physical agony from something such as slamming a finger in the car door, cursing is an immediate way to temporarily release anger. And believe it or not, the idea that swearing might scientifically relieve pain is growing.

According to a small college study published in NeuroReport, cursing increased pain tolerance.

It also increased heart rate and convinced the body there was less pain inflicted. When people encounter fear, their pain tolerance greatens. Cursing is a way to express fear, anger, or maybe both.

The reason that people do not feel pain as much when they are scared is because they are so focused on the “flight or fight” re-

sponse, according to Dr. Saltz, a professor of psychology at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

“If you’re screaming obscenities, you’re not thinking about your pain,” said Saltz.

The small study done at Keele University had students hold their hand under freezing cold water while some uttered curse words.

Those students who were swearing kept their hands submerged longer than those who weren’t.

The study also showed that the level of perceived pain was less in females.

“Sometimes when I’m in a bad mood and I curse, it makes me feel better. It releases some endorphins,” said senior communications student Ashley Oprysko, Overall, cursing is an expression of intense feeling or emotion. It seems trashy to just throw swear words around when unnecessary, but cursing is natural and can temporarily help the body feel better when it is undergoing physical stress or in pain.

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Stop Fornicating! This is a Finite Planet, You Know Martin Totland

Opinion Editor Karl.M.Totland@pace.edu

On the last day of October, the planet’s population reached seven billion people, and it makes you wonder how the planet will handle it. That is seven billion people competing for water, food, resources, safety, and attention.

At first it might not seem like such a big deal. The planet is huge, right? There’s plenty of room for everyone! Right?

Not really. A lot of population researchers have done studies on the ideal population size, based on certain living standards.

Ecologist and agronomist David Pimentel of Cornell University did some research on it and, based on the assumption that everyone had the average living standard of the US, estimated that earth could only handle between one and two billion people.

Of course, not everyone has the same living standards as the average US citizen. Far from it.

In fact, almost half the world’s population lives on less than two dollars a day. (That money will buy you a sub-par bagel in the Kessel cafeteria.)

Almost one third of the world’s poor live in India, which happens to be one of the countries with a higher-than-average popu-

lation growth, severe shortage of clean drinking water, and a higher percentage of people living on less than two dollars daily – more than even sub-Saharan Africa.

This of course begs the question: what kind of a world do you want, and what kinds are possible? We all want security, a safe environment for ourselves and our families, access to education, water to drink, and enough food to avoid going hungry every day.

Many people I’ve talked to think technology will save us. I agree to a certain extent: technology can revolutionize agriculture and improved desalination systems can produce drinkable water from ocean water. However, if that were to save us, we’d have to devote larger tracts of land to agriculture and we’d have to stop polluting the oceans.

The population growth hasn’t been slow either. We went from six billion to seven billion people between 1998 and 2011, in just 13 years. The most common estimates say that, if the current fertility rates continue, we’ll reach 10.1 billion people in the next 90 years. I don’t know about you, but that scares me, because there aren’t infinite amounts of space or resources.

Earth is finite so when you consider the staggering number of people currently alive, it

should be obvious that we need to constrict how many people are born. Universal access to family planning is one way to do this.

According to an opinion piece on CNN.com, “providing voluntary family planning methods and education enables young women to avoid early pregnancy, allows more girls to attend school longer, makes it possible for women to have fewer, healthier children and helps break the inter-generational cycle of poverty.”

Those of us who are fortunate enough to have been born in a developed country with plenty of food, water, shelter, and financial resources are in the minority. For some of us, it might be difficult to consider the implications of having too many people on this planet, but it’s an effort we all should make.

One of my former professors said, “having more than two children, to replace you, is just selfish.”

I’m not sure it’s selfish; some people have triplets through no fault of their own, for example, but I do think it’s worth considering the amount of offspring you leave behind. The current trends of population growth, declining resources, and pollution all demand it.

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There Are Only Two Forms of Government, Apparently Martin Totland

Opinion Editor Karl.M.Totland@pace.edu

There are only two forms of government. I learned this recently. Back in October, while attending a media convention in Florida with the staff of The Pace Chronicle, two scholars from Alabama informed me that there are only two kinds of governments in this world.

Yes, it’s true. I didn’t believe it at first either. According to the fine gentlemen from Auburn University, Nick and Nick, there is either the American mode of governance with complete freedom, or there is totalitarianism with no liberties whatsoever. This surprised me, because I thought I had grown up in a constitutional monarchy and socialist democracy, a clear exception to their rule, but apparently I was wrong because that doesn’t exist.

Some background: The staff of The Pace Chronicle was in Orlando, Florida, for the annual Associated Collegiate Press National College Media Convention. After a long day of presentations and talks about all aspects of journalism, I went to the hotel bar to enjoy a beer and a book. I was reading The Portable Atheist, an anthology compiled by Christopher Hitchens.

About halfway into my beer, the two aforementioned scholars approached, asking me if I had a knife or a pair of scissors, so that they could clip their cigars. After replying that I don’t usually equip myself with knives or scissors before I go to the bar, the taller of the two Nicks asked about my book. I showed him the cover. He immediately said “Aaah, you’re an atheist, huh?” “Yes I am,” I said. At this point, I knew the two Nicks weren’t going outside anytime soon to enjoy their stogies.

“I was raised Catholic, but I consider myself agnostic,” the taller of the two said. “Here is what I don’t like about atheists: They always try to cram their opinion down your throat.

Personally, I think religion has done more good for humanity than atheism ever has.” Tall Nick clearly didn’t realize what he was doing.

The conversation quickly turned from religion vs. atheism to the American government, unemployment, and all those other things you’re not supposed to discuss if you want to keep your friends. At this point, another young gentleman, John, had joined our conversation.

As it turned out John and I were in agreement on most things. It was during this part of our talk that the two Nicks eventually insisted that there are only two forms of government: USAstyle or dictatorship. I didn’t really get much of a response when I pointed out that I grew up in a country whose form of government proved them wrong.

Our conversation continued along the same, predictable tracks. John and I argued for a more global mindset in the American government, while Nick-two insisted it was perfect the way it was.

“You can’t just insist that the world outside the US is irrelevant,” John said.

“We all live on the same, finite planet, so to insist that you have no connection with the outside world is pretty ignorant,” I continued.

Then Tall Nick said, “I have literally no connection with the people in Uzbekistan or anywhere else, and there is nothing you can ever say to change my mind!”

I asked if he had any connection with Pakistan, where there are large terrorist training camps in the Khyber Pass, close to the border of Afghanistan, and I thought to myself that most of this man’s clothes are probably manufactured in Asia or Latin America, and the tobacco in his cigar comes from a developing country in Central America. I never got an answer to this either.

I can’t say whether the two Nicks will ever realize how dependent their way of life really is on the world outside the US. The clothes they wear, the electronics they use, the gas they use for their cars, and the US government’s connection with the planet, especially the Middle East; it all serves as a connection with the world outside your country, regardless if you realize it or not.

Faith-Based Charities Colleen Murray

Feature Reporter Colleen.C.Murray@pace.edu

Faith based charities, or initiatives as they are commonly called, first came to public attention when former President George W. Bush signed an executive order forming the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives in the White House.

According to FaithbasedCommunityInitiatives.org, this executive order made “federal grants available to Faith-Based and Community Initiatives nation-

wide,” and put these charities on equal footing with others.

This executive order created a firestorm with many different groups having opinions on the issue.

Recently renamed the White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, the program continues to create controversy even ten years later.

The New York Times reported that the Bush administration and Congress did not work together to allow “religious groups with the Continued on Page 7

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By: Gabrielle Davina

One Night Stands:

From Someone Who Isn’t Very Good at Them What’s The-G-Spot About?

"College is run by sexual tension. Many of us like sex, have sex, and have walked in on our roommate having sex. Why ignore it?

Let’s be honest instead. In college, learning doesn’t only happen in the classroom, it happens in the bedroom. Don't be shy, now, welcome to the G-Spot." - Gabrielle Davina I know it sounds counterproductive but hear me out I’m writing this to all the other people who aren’t emotionally realistic about one night stands (ONS). When I say I’m “not good” at them, it means I’m unaccustomed. I’ve only had two in my life (one of which was recently), and I took the first one way more seriously than expected.

I’d been abroad for about two weeks when I met this rugby player outside of a bar by my house. He was built, scruffy, and oozing with testosterone. There was a mutual attraction, and it was game-over as soon as he heard my American accent. He paid for a taxi back to my place where I honestly was not expecting to sleep with him but for the first time, went against my expectations and went for it.

I had asked him to show me around town, and he said he would later that week, but after he kissed me goodbye in the morning, I eventually realized he had no intentions of speaking to me again. I’m not going to lie; I was bummed about this for a few days.

The few guys I’d been with before him were, at the very least, guys that cared about my well-being and this whole ONS thing was beyond foreign to me.

But whatever, no more griping, it could have been totally avoided by the following advice: 1. Be realistic about the situations you put yourself in.

2. Just because this person’s seen you naked does not mean he/she wants to become best buds (or long-term lovers).

Okay, lesson learned. The poor execution of my first ONS whipped me into shape for the second one. I met ONS numéro deux at a club in Florida, but strangely enough, he hailed from the town I lived in Australia.

How could I pass this strange

coincidence up?

He was all fun and games. After our tryst was over for the night I considered going home to my hotel but he’d asked me to stay so politely that I didn’t want to be rude. After he kissed me goodbye in the morning, I was prepared to never speak to him again. I wasn’t going to put myself in that situation again, and I was just fine going about my normal life. He continued to call and text me, but that’s not the point - the point is that you cannot expect that out of an ONS. ONS’ aren’t about emotional connection, they’re about instant gratification. They’re about being impulsive and feeling the rush of spontaneity. The be-all-end-all of an ONS is sex, sex, sex.

I eventually saw ONS number one at a club a few months later dancing with a friend of mine.

We laughed, he asked how I’d been, kissed him on the cheek, and got myself out of that awkward conversation. I’m totally at peace with what I’ve done in life, and to be that way, you have to be realistic.

As a last and final note, postsex cuddling and a sleepover might raise questions about what actually just happened between the two of you. Both of my experiences included cuddling and a sleepover, which is probably why the first one confused me so much.

I cannot reiterate it enough that you need to be realistic about the situations you put yourself into - cuddling means you’re either about to catch feelings or you’re encouraging the other person to do so.

On top of that, always use a condom. You barely know this person, remember? Spontaneity is the best part of a one night stand but it’s no excuse for spreading funky diseases or knocking someone up.

Be smart, be sexy, be safe.

Ebony Turner

Featured Columnist Ebony.Turner@pace.edu

Lost Ones: The Generation of Fatherless Black Sons What is 40 Acres and a MacBook?

Whether it’s the questionable news headlines on Fox or when we walk into Kessel and see all the same kids sitting comfortably on opposite sides of the cafeteria, it’s time to stop ignoring racial issues within our youth with our 40 acres and a Macbook - a modernized compensation for the world in which we are forced to live in.

Anyone who owns a computer and uses a platform from one of the various social networking websites has heard of the name “Amber Cole,” or at the very least, seen the infamous video. This video of a young high school freshman secretly being videotaped engaging in a sexual act behind a middle school after hours with a boy she presumably loved, made waves on Facebook and Twitter.

It sparked an all too familiar conversation, tinged with hashtags and trending topics alike, discussing how our culture needs to father our daughters. We need to protect our young woman so they do not end up exploited doing such “whore” infested acts such as Amber Cole.

Not only is Amber Cole not the girl’s name, but also this “Black Girl Lost” conversation is not the one we need to continually have.

Why did we forget the three other young black men in the video and absolve them of all responsibility in ruining this young girl’s life via her naïveté?

Why are we constantly saying to our young black women that they need to be “fathered” and not our young black men?

Black men are the only demographic aside from Latino men who are told by the time they can read by media and society that they will either be dead or have served time in jail once before they turn 25.

In 2009, over 67 percent of African American children lived in mother-only households, and when the statistic was broken down by state, blacks surpassed all others races in 28 states with percentages between 60 percent and 83 percent in mother-only

households.

Of the 60 percent to 83 percent of young black men living within these fatherless households, less than 50 percent of them graduated from high school, according to the Schott Foundation for Public Education.

“More than twice as many black students are classified as 'mentally retarded' in spite of research demonstrating that the percentages of students from all groups are approximately the same at each intelligence level.”

Something is also to be said for why 50 percent of these men from the previously stated statistical account for the jail population in the United States. Census bureaus and government welfare agencies alike have predicted, based on their numbers, that the next generation of black men will be extinct by 25 in the next three years if the pattern continues.

The state of a society is directly related to the state of the generation of children that were bore by them, and judging by these numbers it makes sense why three young boys were violating a young woman’s trust and posting it on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter for 5 million people to see – they know no better because there is an overwhelming amount of information stating there is no one there to teach them.

The void of a father has been filled by teammates, friends and media, contributing and further perpetuating the mantra of “blind leading the blind” that causes more damage than it fixes.

It has become normalized within our culture to accept that men can, at any moment, walk away from their responsibilities with only a child support notice from the government as a rem-

nant of a father even existing.

Failure is not only the first thing introduced to these young men and engrained in their brains as they reach adulthood, but taught as an unavoidable probability. The pessimism that pervades our community in regards to leadership and success has created a never-ending revolving door that does little to encourage these men, and only leaves room for them to throw in the towel, thus making the pursuit of overcoming these bleak statistics futile.

The circumstances are not what are holding our young black men back; the lack of faith and encouragement is. The men who leave their children behind were told that they would inevitably make that choice at some point in their childhood. The men who are currently in jail were told that they would inevitably be wearing a jumpsuit and their name being reduced to a series of random numbers at some point in their childhood. The men who have nothing but a high school degree and are either dead or living in circumstances that will lead to death, were told they would never make it to their college graduation.

If an entire group of a people is constantly being told they are going to fail at every turn and point in their life, who are they to be expected not to when no one is telling them this fate is unavoidable?

We need to father our black sons so they have someone in their corner encouraging them to defy the odds and be a living example of the exception, and not the rule.

Faith based charities... Continued from page 6 ... potential to carry out social programs contract with government agencies on the same terms as other groups.”

The same article discussed the “array of executive orders, rule changes and organizational innovations” from the administration.

It also states that 36 states and over 100 cities eventually joined the program.

However, the actual success of the program is unknown. It is unclear how much money was raised by or for these organizations in the Bush years due to bureaucratic complications.

Obama has staffed the Office with his aides and others he is familiar with. The Times speculates

that this could lead to a smoother process for religious organizations or it could simply be a political move. Only time will tell.

Many questions remain. The New York Times summed up all of the office’s central problems in one small paragraph., “Are religious organizations really more effective in providing social services than government or secular agencies? Or, more precisely, when are they better, when not, and why?”

Unfortunately, neither they, nor the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, have the answers.

Even if these questions were answered, it would likely not be

enough to eliminate the serious problems created by allowing religious organizations federal funding and the opportunity to provide services.

One of these problems is the obvious issue of separation of church and state. Despite recent evidence and hard work by some politicians, this still exists in the United States. Giving religions more power could lessen and damage this separation.

There is also the First Amendment. In case some are unfamiliar or have forgotten, it reads “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the free-

dom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”

A common sense reading of the First Amendment coupled with a cursory knowledge of government and potential charity work should make everyone realize how much of a problem these services could provide.

Some might argue that allowing charities to do their work is not an issue and that it is in fact unfair of the government to prohibit such activity However, who decides where people go for these services? Are all religions represented equally? Is there a mis-

sionary element? There are no easy or definite answers to these questions. The fact remains that the government, through these programs, is promoting religion.

Maybe all religions, maybe only certain ones. Either way, it’s troublesome and borderline (if not openly) unconstitutional.

If the government is disregarding the first sentence of the First Amendment, the United States is in even bigger trouble than the fragile economy, the growing protests, and even the troublesome international conflicts would suggest.

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Carnage on Campus The latest production of the Hudson Stage Company

Molly Forman

Featured Reporter Molly.S.Forman@pace.edu

Photo By Gerry Goodstein Actors Doug Ballaard (Alan), Carol Hastead (Annette), Paul Carlin (Michael), and Denise Bessette (Veronica) star in the Hudson Stage Company’s latest production of God of Carnage.

The start of Hudson Stage’s production of God of Carnage was laden with awkward silence.

The dark comedy by Yasmina Reza and translated by Christopher Hampton is set in Brooklyn and takes place during a discussion between two smug, upper middle class couples after a playground fight between their sons.

Alan and Annette Raleigh and Michael and Veronica Novak uncomfortably begin the discussion with chit chat about careers and clafouti before turning the discussion to the incident in the park. Despite the façade of civility, loaded statements, and under the breath comments transform the situation from polite and uncomfortable to a wildly bitter argument - with lulls of small talk intermittently thrown in.

An ounce of parental criticism was enough to release their inhibitions and unleash an array of additional, unrelated problems.

Suddenly each parent was arguing against the others, including their partners. They berated each other about cell phone obsessions, career status, marital woes, parenting, and even the maltreatment of a family hamster. Even Veronica, who continuously condemned the attack on her son at the playground, didn’t hesitate

before lunging herself onto her husband in a fit of violent rage.

Aside from the verbal and physical aggression there were tears... and vomit.

Reza’s characters ironically behave like children during a meeting designed to address their children’s uncivilized behavior.

The writing and the actors together made the show completely believable. Reza hilariously crafted four very different characters and provided witty verbal ammunition for their 90 minute argument that went around the world and back.

The casting was impeccable.

Denise Bessette was completely infuriating as the frustrating and haughty Veronica. Paul Carlin skillfully took on Veronica’s annoyed and slightly more down to earth husband, Michael. Doug Ballard was faultless as the heartless lawyer type who could care less about family matters and Carol Halstead was hilarious as the resigned wife and mother who finally snaps.

Director Dan Foster also brought life to the piece. The actors were constantly moving around the one, static set to keep the audience interested. They uncomfortably switched places and paced when things were relatively calm, and pounced, restrained, and chased one another when the argument got heated.

The show is being held at

Pace’s Woodward Hall Theatre on the Briarcliff campus, at 235 Elm Road. It will run weekends through Nov. 19 only. Friday and Saturday night performances begin at 8 p.m. and there will be a Sunday matinee at 3 p.m. on Nov. 13 and a Saturday matinee on Nov. 19 at 3 p.m. Tickets are $35.00 for general admission, $30 for students and seniors, and $25 for the Pace community. For tickets visit www.hudsonstage.com.

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Network vs Cable TV Which has the better shows?

Timothy Doyle

Featured Reporter Timothy.M.Doyle@pace.edu

Throughout the history of television, multiple shows have come along that have changed the way we watch television, and ultimately, changed the way shows are made.

In recent years, we’ve witnessed an increase in new shows not only from the standard network stations, such as NBC, FOX and ABC, but from other, more exclusive channels, such as AMC, Spike, and Showtime.

Although these stations share a similarity in genre and theme, they vary distinctly so in quality.

Desperate Housewives, Grey’s Anatomy, Boston Legal and Revenge are some of the most critically acclaimed ABC dramas, but none were as popular or engaging as LOST. Premiering back in 2004, LOST received rave reviews from critics and fans alike, creating one of the most popular serial dramas of this century. Follow-

ing the tale of survivors of Oceanic 815, LOST instantly became a cult classic, drawing in viewers week after week with new mysteries and adventures revolving around the mystifying island they fell upon.

Being the second most expensive Pilot episode in history (closely behind HBO’s Boardwalk Empire), ABC executives made sure the show would stick around for a while, which could be the reason the series began to loose viewers at the beginning of the fourth season. Or it could be the fact that the island could time travel frequently. Who knows?

However, what is known is that a new contender has entered the Emmy race recently, producing shows that have undeniably surpassed viewer expectations.

AMC used to be a television channel on which American Movie Classics, (get it? AMC) were played, having no syndication of anything but classic films.

Starting in 2007, AMC has produced four original productions that have left critics and fans in awe with each show’s in-

dividuality and phenomenal story lines.

Whether it be advertising in the ‘60s with Mad Men, cooking meth in an RV (Breaking Bad), surviving the zombie apocalypse (The Walking Dead) or the construction of the transcontinental railroad (Hell on Wheels, premiering Nov. 6), these storylines and characters AMC has introduced us to are unlike anything we’ve seen before.

The production quality, acting, and loose, gritty, gruesome lives the characters in these shows are leading keep bringing us back for more. Having an Emmy in Outstanding Drama for four years in a row, Lead Drama Actor for three, and many more, it can be asked why AMC is destroying the competition with not one, but all of their shows (excluding the unaired Hell on Wheels) against the networks that used to own these categories?

One of the most crucial factors to the overall success of AMC is creative control. Being young in the primetime game, AMC allows creators to maintain

that creative control, leaving the story and fate of our characters in the hands of the people who created them.

Breaking Bad follows Walter White, a 50-year-old high school chemistry teacher who is diagnosed with lung cancer. Having a pregnant wife, son with cerebral palsy, a brother-in-law in the DEA and no money in his savings, Walter decides to “break bad” and start cooking crystal meth. You find out all of that information in the pilot.

Four seasons later, Breaking Bad is better than ever, having all the factors listed above cause conflict and tension, and that is all attributed to series creator Vince Gilligan. Gilligan is involved with every aspect of the show, right down to the colors used in every episode.

ABC, however, limits the amount of creative control one can have, for after all, it is a show for their network. A Pilot like Breaking Bad would never amount to become the show it is on ABC, for too many hands would get involved.

Additionally, a show that is pitched revolving around methamphetamine, cancer and cerebral palsy are topics that may seem too controversial for that network. AMC took the risk, and after three consecutive Lead Drama Actor wins for Bryan Cranston (who portrays the epic Walter White), it is safe to say they made the right decision.

Overall, quality is far superior to quantity.

No matter how many pilots ABC pumps out a year, the quality of the one-a-year from AMC is astounding, which leaves audiences excited and hopeful for Hell on Wheels.

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Not Half Bad Colby Hochmuth

Entertainment Editor Colby.A.Hochmuth@pace.edu

Too often, movie remakes get a bad rep.

Footloose, starring newbie Kenny Wormald and Dancing with the Stars’ Julianne Hough, was able to capture the essence of the 1984 Kevin Bacon classic.

The film follows city boy Ren MacCormick as he struggles after his move to Bomont, Georgia, a town haunted by the tragic death of three teenagers in a car accident after leaving a school dance.

Since the accident, the town has banned playing music and dancing, something Ren MacCormick plans to change.

Do MacCormick and his gang of undercover dancers succeed?

You’ll have to watch and see!

After growing up watching Kevin Bacon dance in his perfectly tight faded blue jeans, Wormald had a lot to prove. But with the same groovy moves, killer playlist, (and tight pants), Wormald pulls it off.

He has that bad-boy attitude, paired perfectly with a gentle romantic side. The girls’ chests in

the audience rose up and down in sync, sighing with his smooth moves and dreamy smile.

Same goes for MacCormick’s love interest, the beautiful, neurotic wild child (oh and did I mention she’s the Reverend’s daughter) who stirs up more drama than MacCormick even does.

Played by Lori Singer in the 1984 film, it’s hard to match her cool, but relatable demeanor.

Her replacement, Hough, may be a rookie to the big screen but she’s no rookie on the dance floor.

The Dancing With the Stars star couldn’t have done any better at resembling Singer.

Her youthful look and rocking body brought a tangible energy, and that’s not even including her killer dance moves. Hough and Wormald have an undeniable chemistry that lit up the screen.

If a supporting actor award was given out for this film it would go hands down to MacCormick’s sidekick, Bomont native (and rhythmically challenged) Willard. His quirky, dry sense of humor, and comically uncoordinated dance moves had everyone doubled over laughing in all the right places.

While this rendition of Footloose followed the original almost word for word, there were a few variations. For one, MacCormick has a Boston accent which was a bit random.

The original MacCormick was from a tough neighborhood in Chicago, and the present MacCormick was from a nice area in Boston, which made the cigarette smoking, beer guzzling angry side of him harder to believe.

Overall, there were outstanding performances by Wormald, and especially Hough, both of whom had some big (dancing) shoes to fill.

The key to seeing a film like this is to not go into it with a microscope; don’t analyze the similarity of every scene or put the different characters side by side.

Like any movie remake, as long as you go into it with an open mind, you’ll be sure to be entertained by this film.

No matter what, this film is going to make you want to get up and dance, and that is worth something.

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Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

The Six Best Black and White Movies to Cuddle Up Too Colby Hochmuth

Entertainment Editor Colby.A.Hochmuth@pace.edu

It’s that time of the year again.

The leaves have all changed colors, and everyone’s snuggling up on those cold winter days, so grab your hunny and cuddle up to these timeless black and white flicks.

Casablanca - A classic love story set in the exotic French Moroccan province. With his tipped bowler hat, Humphrey Bogart will make every lady melt, and give some good pointers to the fellas.

Psycho - It may not have CGI effects or barely-dressed heroines running from chainsaws, but this is the mother of pee-your-pants scary movies.

It’s a Wonderful Life - It’s

wonderful. It’s about life. And it has the devastatingly handsome Jimmy Stewart. Need I say more?

Breakfast at Tiffany’s - Need a good laugh, or maybe some inspiration? Audrey Hepburn’s carefree attitude will make you green with envy, or make you want to go buy some jewelry, at least.

Meet Me in St. Louis - This flick will have you a movin’ and a groovin’, as Judy Garland (the original ruby slipper-wearin’, Toto-toting Dorothy) and her sisters make big plans as the World Fair comes to their town.

All About Eve - For those with stars in their eyes, this will make you think twice about becoming famous. This witty starlet will make your head spin, and leave you mystified.

10 Shortest Celebrity Weddings

Turns out Kim Kardashian isn’t the only one taking back her nuptials

Does this popular winter trend really make sense?

Colby Hochmuth

Entertainment Editor Colby.A.Hochmuth@pace.edu

While in Westchester County we don’t typically get snowfall until the Christmas season, but the Pace community were hit with a whopper of a storm during Halloween weekend. The almost foot of snow left many wishing they brought their winter clothes with them when they moved on campus in September.

We’ve been seeing temperatures below 50 degrees; for many ladies, flats or sandals are just not cutting it anymore. You know what that means people: UGG season.

But are these popular shoes really sensible for our Northeast weather, and our feet?

For many, the UGG boots seem to be worth the upwards of $150 dollars. But let’s take a look and break down the cost-benefit ratio of these boxy boots. For one, podiatrists worldwide are finding that UGG boots have an extreme risk to your foot health causing damage in your arches, ankles, knees, and hips.

Michael O’Neill, from the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, said that the shoes do not have adequate support, and the material of the shoes is not durable enough.

"This can cause a lowering of the arch, which can cause tendon strain,” said O’Neill.

Head of the British College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dr Ian Drysdale, believes because the

Photo From Wirthlaw Office Colby Hochmuth

Entertainment Editor Colby.A.Hochmuth@pace.edu

Photo From UGGS Australia foot does not get the proper support on the inside, it will lead to more long-term ankle, knee, hip and back problems.

"These boots are not designed for outside wear. Just because something becomes a trend or fashionable doesn't mean it's good or right," he said.

Another problem experts are finding is the material the boots themselves are made out of. The sheepskin material that UGG uses as their main selling point is actually a hot-bed for foot fungus.

Sheepskin generates a lot of heat and anyone who has worn a pair of UGG’s has noticed their feet sweating while wearing them for extended periods of time, and also the odor that accumulates in the shoe.

But hey, a little foot odor and some permanently damaged arches don’t make these trendy boots any less convenient. You can still wear them to class, slip them on

to run to the cafeteria, or to run errands in - weather permitting.

Slightly ironic that “winter” boots that have college students spending a good chunk of change can’t withstand winter conditions. When these boots get wet, the suede is ruined, dissatisfying many UGG customers. But if you are planning to wear these boots outdoors, the sensible thing to do is to water-proof them. For an extra $20, you can purchase an UGG Care Kit to protect your shoes, and actually use them the way that winter boots are meant to be used.

Some alternative options for the college student in need of winter boots have been made

by Nike, RocketDog, Muk Luk, Coach, J. Crew, and Sporto and are still good-looking, fashionable, and weather friendly shoes that cost equal to or less than UGG’s.

How long have your grandparents been married? And was their marriage broadcasted on national television only to be syndicated over and over again? Not likely.

In light of Kim Kardashian’s $10 million flop of a wedding, we’ve compiled a list of the shortest celebrity weddings. It only seemed right that the more they let us into their weddings, the more we should know about the divorces.

1. Britney Spears and Jason Alexander: These two childhood sweethearts’ marriage lasted only 55 hours. There’s not really much else to expect from a 5:30 a.m.

Vegas wedding.

2. Carmen Electra and Dennis Rodman: The couple married in Vegas (I’m noticing a pattern) and it lasted a whopping nine days.

3. Drew Barrymore and Jeremy Thomas: These two clearly joins the list of weird things Barrymore did in the 90’s. The courtship lasted 29 days.

4. Pamela Anderson and Rick Salomon: Same story, married in Vegas, lasted only 60 days.

5. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries: The alleged publicity stunt for the reality-show star and NBA player lasted only 72 days. (Did I mention they earned $17.9 million dollars off of their wedding?)

6. Pamela Anderson and Kid Rock: Having Déjà vu? Poor Pam just can’t make it work for more than 114 days.

7. Charlie Sheen and Donna Peele: This marriage wasn’t “#winning.” It only lasted four months.

8. Renee Zellweger and Kenny Chesney: The actress and country singer lasted only four months before they annulled the marriage because of unexplained “fraud.”

9. Jennifer Lopez and Chris Judd: Turns out dating your back up dancer doesn’t always work.

These lovebirds lasted only eight months.

10. Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley: It only took the King of Pop and Elvis’s little girl 20 months before they called it quits. Goes to show you that weird shouldn’t marry weirder.

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Sports on the Side: World Class CJ Dudek

Sports Columnist Christopher.J.Dudek@pace.edu

A well hit fly ball to left field that just didn’t have enough to get out of the park. That is how it ended.

The most compelling World Series of the new millennium ended with a routine fly ball to left field and the Saint Louis Cardinals completing an impossible run.

It was a shame that this fantastic World Series had to come to an end. This series portrayed some of the most compelling baseball in years.

Four out of the seven games played were decided by two runs or less. Three of the seven games were come-from-behind wins, and two times the Cardinals were down to their last strike in the same game, only to come from behind and win arguably the greatest World Series game ever.

We saw a team with an inferior offense on paper in St. Louis and outslugged the Rangers in one game, while the inferior pitching of the Rangers outperformed the Cardinals in another.

There was no predictability in the World Series, which is why it was so compelling.

From Albert Pujols having arguably the greatest offensive performance in postseason history, to Darren Oliver, a seventeenyear veteran winning a game, the 2011 World Series exemplified the most intense aspects of sports.

The drama that emitted from those games caught the attention of baseball fans from outside of Texas and St. Louis. The competitiveness of this postseason roped in fans outside of the northeast teams markets into a series between two relatively small market franchises.

The Rangers and Cardinals brought back the passionate interest in baseball that had been missing for the latter half of this decade.

The unanswered questions about the two teams that participated in the World Series would continue to linger, especially with Pujols on the free agent market and Tony Larussa retired.

For now, though, the memories and highlights of the 2011 World Series will certainly not be forgotten any time soon.

Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2011

Feature Setter Sports

Equestrian Goes Pink Susana Verdugo-Del Real

Sports Editor Susana.VerdugoDelReal@pace.edu

It was a Breast Cancer Awareness theme at the Equestrian Show last weekend at Fox Hill Farms. Pace competed against their region, which consists of 11 schools.

When people think about an equestrian show, many of them think of racing but in Pace’s case it’s all about jumping.

“I didn’t know exactly what it was but I knew it wasn’t racing,” said senior psychology student Jon Hornung, a Long Island na-

tive, which is one of the places where equestrian is well-known and competitive.

The show had to be moved to the indoor ring because the ground was too hard due to the recent snow.

The footing that the horses are ridden on is very important. “Hard footing would be the equivalent to running on cement,” said Pace alumni Jackie Smith.

In a show, there are different levels and experience is a ranking factor for the riders. The horse that they ride on, which is chosen at random draw, is based on their level.

Photos By Adam Samson/ The Pace Chronicle

Football Loses to New Haven Susana Verdugo-Del Real

Sports Editor Susana.VerdugoDelReal@pace.edu

Soccer Loses In Playoffs Susana Verdugo-Del Real

Sports Editor Susana.VerdugoDelReal@pace.edu

Pace soccer earned a place in Northeast-10 (NE-10) conference finishing their season in seventh place after falling to the number two team, the Merrimack Warriors, 2-0 in conference playoffs on the Warriors’ home field last week.

The Setters ended their season with great, unexpected achievements with eight wins, nine losses, and one tie (8-9-1) overall,

while in conference games they go 7-6-1.

“Although I wish we could have advanced further in the NE10 tournaments, I feel as if we made a lot of improvements this season. It’s the first time Pace soccer has made playoffs since 2004,” said senior special education student and forward Allyson Dyl. It was an aggressive game for both teams. Although there were several shots from either side, the defense forced the half time score to be 0-0.

Coming in the second half, Merrimack’s Jenna Zechner, assisted by Jamie Alnwick, scored the first goal of the team and match at the 51:46 minute-mark.

Despite Pace’s strong efforts, the Warrior defense prevented any Setter goals.

Near the end of the match, Merrimack scored the last goal at the 79:47 time-mark to end the match 2-0.

Even with this loss, the Pace soccer team has had a successful season.

Pace will have their last regular season conference match and Senior Game at home this Saturday against American International College at 12 p.m.

The Setters will be looking to add a win to their season after dropping their away, conference game against the New Haven Chargers this past weekend.

New Haven took the win, with a final score of 63-6.

The Setters offense didn’t show up until the third quarter when freshman business student and running back, Blair Winn, scored their only touchdown.

Pace has an overall record of 1-8 and a record of 0-7 in the Northeast-10 conference. New Haven scored early in the game and ended the first half, leading 42-0.

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Setter Sports

Men’s Basketball Looks Promising Susana Verdugo-Del Real

Sports Editor Susana.VerdugoDelReal@pace.edu

The Pace Men’s Basketball team starts off their season on a good foot with a pair of wins in home scrimmages before regular season games.

On all three scrimmages, Pace won with a difference of 20-30 points.

The team’s first scrimmage was against Mercy College on Oct. 29.

Another scrimmage was held against SUNY Purchase on Nov. 3. The game displayed good de-

fensive and offensive plays by both teams but ended with 21 seconds left due to a mishap that broke into a heated confrontation.

Lastly, on Nov. 5, the men’s team scrimmaged Concordia.

This past summer the team traveled to Brazil where they gained not only a great vacation, that they will surely never forget, but also experience playing competitive basketball, especially against the professional team

from Brazil.

“This year the team is looking a lot more experienced and ready to compete due to the disappointing season last year,” said senior business management student and captain Adrian Mills.

The Setters will have their first match against Nyack in the Pace Tip-Off Classic tournament on the weekend of Nov. 11.

(Archived) Photo From CSI-Photo Junior forward basketball player Keon Williams in action.

Setter Spotlight with

William Woodard Susana Verdugo-Del Real

Sports Editor Susana.VerdugoDelReal@pace.edu

Senior business management student and President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., William Woodard, from Walden, NY, has grown to love football and now he can’t get enough of it. As an offensive lineman, Woodard has dealt with many issues from losing friends and family members, football uncertainties, a pledging process, and time management issues. Despite all these obstacles, he has successfully pulled through.

Pace Chronicle (PC): What made you decide to come to Pace?

William Woodard (WW): I applied to Pace for the Lubin School of Business, but believe it or not I decided to come to Pace because of football. During my senior year of high school around January, I started thinking that if I didn’t play football in college, I’d probably be bored at school. Pace was the only school I had applied to that had a football program.

PC: What’s your favorite aspect about football?

WW: My favorite part of football is that it’s a process. When I started playing football in ninth grade, I was just playing because a friend had asked me to. And I hated it. Practice was horrible and at the end of every day I said I was going to quit, but I still came back every day. After that first season was over, I said I’d never play again. Right before tenth grade I got dragged to the JV football meeting by my old teammates. I started getting close to them and I continued playing because of them. I actually started to like football. Then at the end of that season, the varsity coach asked if I was going to play for him. Even though I had no intention of playing anymore, I said yes. After my senior year, I really thought that would be it, no more football. My friends and my coaches wanted me to play, and that’s what ended up happening.

PC: How do you find time for your fraternity and sports?

WW: Honestly, I don’t sleep much between school, football, and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. I have to schedule meetings for all three, I have to study and do work for school and football and I have to do a lot for the fraternity. On my worst day of the week I leave my room at sixa.m. for football, go through my day doing things for school and the fraternity and I go back to my room around 12a.m. only to do more work.

PC: Why did you pledge Alpha Phi Alpha instead of any other fraternity?

WW: Alpha Phi Alpha was in my heart. There was a time when I had a bid from Alpha Phi Delta, but once I started doing more research on both fraternities, I just fell in love with Alpha Phi Alpha.

The history, its goals, everything it stood for appealed to me. Before I even knew about Alpha Phi Alpha, without even knowing it, it had already affected my life. People who had helped me in various situations in my life, I later found out they were Alphas.

It has taught me so much about life and allowed me to connect with people I would’ve otherwise never met.

PC: What do you like most about being an Alpha?

WW: The thing I love most is that people acknowledge me when I work hard. I try to excel in everything I do, but at times, all that hard work goes unnoticed. Ever since I became an Alpha, every-

thing I do has been acknowledged in some way, shape, or form. And I’ve had support from numerous people every step of the way.

PC: What encouraged you the most to pledge a fraternity?

WW: I’m a very shy person, so I tend to be quiet most of the time and I sometimes cut myself off from other people. Playing football helped me to open up, but coming through Alpha Phi Alpha has done that a thousand times over. I’m still shy, but I literally can’t shut myself off from the world anymore. I’ve been in contact with people from all over the U.S. in Alpha Phi Alpha and in other organizations. It has definitely been a worthwhile experience.

PC: How do you feel with ending this season? Is this your last year?

WW: This season didn’t end up like any of us hoped, but it’s the start of something new for Pace Football. This was Coach Dapolito’s first real recruiting class because he was hired as the head coach late last year. These are guys that are going to change Pace Football for the better. They just need time to grow as a unit and I think that will happen this spring.

When Coach Dapolito first came to Pace, his motivational words were “One Unit.” We went 4-6 that year. Once we are able to get back to “One Unit” we will shock the conference. It’s partially because of this that I want to use my red-shirt and come back for my last season next year.

Football Player William Woodard, this week’s Setter Spotlight. Photo By Adam Samson/The Pace Chronicle PC: How did you personally deal and how were you affected with the loss of DJ? WW: I didn’t deal with it very well. I stopped going to class, I stopped calling people. I just shut myself off for a while. My GPA dropped from a 3.72 to a 2.71.

I’ve recovered from the GPA drop, but I’m still dealing with the loss. My dog and my grandmother passed away shortly after DJ. I’m honestly still dealing.

PC: How did you manage to keep up with life after everything that happened?

WW: I just tried to finish up the semester. I met some new people after I crossed into my fraternity that helped me get through it, but it was hard.

PC: What are you most proud of during your four years at Pace?

WW: I’m really proud that I finally earned my starting position on the offensive line. I was the back up right tackle my freshmen and sophomore years. Then during my junior year I came into camp playing a few different positions on the offensive line because of injuries. I didn’t really get a good

look at my position, but when I got my chance, I took it.

PC: What will you miss the most after you graduate?

WW: I’ll miss being able to walk around the dorm at 2 am and see who’s still awake and just chill with someone new. I met a lot of people in hillside and new dorm when I lived there just doing that.

I walk around at 2am when I’m home and it’s just me.

PC: If you could meet anyone, dead or alive, who would it be?

WW: I would want to meet both of my grandfathers now. They both passed away while I was still young and I always wondered what they would think of me now that I’m older. I always listen to stories about them from family, but I wish I had that chance to know them now.

PC: What is your favorite quote, one that you live by?

WW: “Carpe diem quam minimum credula postero” –“seize the day, trusting as little as possible in the future.”

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