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ORIENTATION WELCOMES STUDENTS TO THE PACE FAMILY Arthur Augustyn

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For most students, Orientation is a three day experience. For some staff, it’s a six-month endeavor. But a select few choose to make it last a lifetime.

“Even though summer is over, Orientation is over, it’s still not over,” said Francesco Blandino, a sophomore applied psychology major who made the decision to become an Orientation Leader (OL). “We’re going to be the people they’re coming to three years from now. They’ll say “that’s my OL’ and we still are.”

Orientation takes place over the summer but the program begins planning six months ahead of time with pre-planning and the hiring of OLs. Each OL has a reason for applying for the position that’s rooted in connecting people to the Pace Family.

Blandino attended his freshmen Orientation wide-eyed and seeking adventure.

“I wasn’t sure what I was going into but I was enthusiastic about it,” said Blandino. “I can’t say I was excited because I didn’t know if there was something to be excited for, but I was enthusiastic about the first step into college.”

Photo from Class of 2016 Facebook group Orientation week 2.

Blandino found reason to be excited for Pace during Orientation programs such as the boat cruise, lip sync and staying up late at night with other students.

He became an OL to connect with students and ease them of the fears he had during his Orientation.

“The main objective was to make them feel comfortable and

let them know that it’s going to tation.” said Yang- DiPietro. “I be all right. It’s a great school and was thinking ‘I don’t need to be they’re going to enjoy it,” Blan- here, I know Pace.’” She ended dino said. up attending her Orientation and Laeh Yang-DiPietro, a senior gained a deeper appreciation for business management major and OL, already knew she loved Pace Continued on Page 2 before attending her own Orienta- “Orientation Welcomes Stution as an incoming freshmen. dents to the Pace Family” “When I was incoming I thought I was too cool for Orien-

UNIVERSITY CUTS FOUR ATHLETIC PROGRAMS WITHOUT WARNING the Drew/Sarah Lawrence Show and the ANRC Invitational back in 2010 and its riders consistently placed in the top ten in individual events throughout 2011. The team has such a good reputation that recent Pace alumna, Danielle Cosgrove, admits she “chose [Pace] because [she] had heard that the equestrian team was amazing.”

Cosgrove’s former teammates, along with all athletes affected by the cuts, were notified only a day prior to the rest of the student body about the prompt termination of their program.

“There were no warnings,”

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Approximately one week after finals ended this past spring, Athletics Director Mark Brown sent out a school-wide email announcing the department would be adding women’s field hockey and women’s lacrosse to its curriculum, but in order to make room for these new programs, “the university [would] no longer sponsor the golf, tennis, track and field and equestrian teams, effective immediately.”

The decision came as a shock to the teams being cut, one of which having done considerably well in recent competitions.

Pace University Equestrian Team (PUET) took second-place at both

Photo from Pace Athletics Pace Equestrian taking 2nd place at the Draw Sarah Lawerence Show in 2010.

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the school’s community after meeting other students and getting to know them during the program’s downtime.

The experience left an impression on Yang-DiPietro and contributed to her desire to apply for an OL position. Unfortunately she wasn’t able to apply until this past summer, before her final year at Pace.

“It’s something I’ve always wanted to do but never had time to,” said Yang-DiPietro. “I feel an OL’s position has an impact on someone’s life and I wanted to be that person to these incoming freshmen.”

While OLs are being hired, the staff at Student Development and Campus Activities is planning the individual programs of Orientation. Each Orientation starts with a template of the previous years’ schedule. Using information provided from student surveys, the staff sees what programs worked, what didn’t work and where improvements can be made.

“Each year gets better,” said Rachel Carpenter, the Director of Orientation. Carpenter is officially in charge of the program but creative input is welcomed from anyone during planning as long as ideas contribute to Learning Outcomes.

Learning Outcomes are various goals for Orientation that connects students to the campus.

There are over a dozen different Learning Outcomes for Orientation and each program is intended to contribute to at least one of these goals. Examples include building a strong connection with their OL, becoming more comfortable with faculty and staff or connecting with other students in their group. New ideas are welcomed by the staff, but it’s difficult to put in new programs with the current schedule.

“At this point we’re choosing what goes,” said Carpenter; each day of Orientation is filled with content which makes it impossible to add anything without taking away something else.

While there are not any programs that students are demanding to be removed, OLs can tell when their students are engaged and when they’re not. The numerous presentations on University Services are frequently cited as the program’s low point.

“As soon as they get there, it’s like boom. Presentations,” said Blandino, who noted that some of his students had difficulty staying “checked-in” during presentations. “A lot of people have been traveling, some traveled five hours, and they’re very tired when they get here.”

Both upper staff and OLs acknowledge these critiques but argue the importance of the information conveyed is too vital to be removed. Blandino believes “as much as they don’t want to pay attention, the presentations have very useful information that they’re going to need.” There are some presentations that are more warmly received than others.

Yang-DiPietro specifically commended Residential Life for engaging the audience via question and answer sessions as well as prizes for students in the audience. However, she believes that Residential Life may have been more successful due to students being more directly interested in dorming arrangements as opposed to other services such as Security on Campus or Financial Aid. “It’s very hard for presenters to take feedback on what they’re doing at Pace since it’s their job, obviously they know it,” said Yang-DiPietro. “But there’s a difference between knowing your job and being able to present it to incoming freshmen in a way that makes them realize they need to utilize this information.”

Despite complaints, survey information from Orientation students says that on average over eighty percent of students believe the presentations allow them to become more familiar with services on campus, which likely implies presentations are here to

stay.

While the upper management worries about program plans and arrangements, OLs focus on engaging their students to participate in the well-known Lip Sync event. Although frequently cited as the most valuable experience for incoming students, the event is also the largest source of stress for OLs. “It wasn’t like pulling teeth, but it was on my mind all the time,” said Donte Kirby, a sophomore communications major and OL. “Everything else goes naturally, but you always worry about Lip Sync. It’s a big leap to have somebody do that.”

Lip Sync requires all students and OLs to participate in a dance routine that’s performed in front of the rest of the OL groups with the best group getting a prize.

Everyone has to contribute to lip sync, no exceptions. Despite the mandate, it’s not always easy to convince complete strangers to dance together.

“My first two groups of students were not into it at all,” said Blandino, who experienced several students who didn’t want to participate. Blandino had difficulty with most of his groups but was successful in eventually convincing everyone to partake in the event.

“After Lip Sync, everyone is laughing and says ‘You were right, even though we looked like silly people up there, everyone else did it, everyone else went up there’,” said Blandino.

“They’re more comfortable and their self-esteem is boosted.”

According to OLs and staff, the majority of students at orientation have higher morale and satisfaction after the Lip Sync event, some attribute Lip Sync as the reason students get excited to attend Pace.

After three days Orientation ends, but with conclusion comes payoff. For the OLs, their payoff is new connections created and getting feedback from their students. Yang-DiPietro, who had

hoped to make an impact on a student’s life, was approached by a girl who asked her to do just that.

“I had this girl come up to me and told me she wanted me to be her mentor for her freshmen year,” said Yang- DiPietro. “She wasn’t even in my group, I just took the time to know her. She’s a really awesome person and I have really high hopes for her.”

Both girls have stayed in touch over the summer and plan on touching base once school starts up again.

Blandino received numerous comments from students and families that thanked him for his work during Orientation. One family thanked him for helping their daughter make friends, find three roommates and opening up enough to go dancing on the first night’s boat cruise event.

“They were happy that they were sending their students to the right place,” said Blandino.

“This program is what made them know they made a right decision, knowing that I was a part of them knowing that, that’s powerful.”

Carpenter echoed a similar experience. “Almost every parent says ‘I feel comfortable leaving my child with the Pace family,’ we get tears sometimes,” said Carpenter.

Even though the program is officially over, OLs and staff intend to keep in touch with their group members throughout the year. In addition to being prominent contributors on campus, OLs connect with their groups via a Facebook group where students can ask questions throughout the year and an OL will likely respond with an answer.

The class of 2016 is currently midway through their first week with the Pace Family. In many ways Orientation reflects the overall Pace experience. If you push out of your comfort zone, the connections you make can last a lifetime.

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LIP SYNC MVP GETS THE GOLD Heather Askildsen News Editor

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After winning two consecutive weeks in the summer, Orientation Leader Sarah Ramsundar’s fourth week orientation group has won the Lip Sync finals.

Lip Sync is an event that freshmen orientation groups compete in during the summer. Each group choreographs dances or skits in tune with background music. The event’s intent is to break the ice for incoming freshmen as well as provide some healthy competition for students.

For Ramsundar, a junior childhood education major, the competition was mostly against her other groups. Out of five weeks of Orientation, Ramsundar’s groups had achieved first place for weeks two, three and four.

The fifth week Ramsundar was

unable to compete due to being re-focused on the family program and the first week of orientation her group came in second place.

Lip Sync routines do not have any fixed criteria. Any song can be chosen and any skit can be done.

Some groups use this freedom to involve various concepts they want to perform but Ramsundar’s groups had a consistent theme of relating skits to Pace life and her personal heritage.

“What I love about Sarah’s groups is that she uses Trinidadian music,” said Robert Thomas Jones, Assistant Director of Student/Greek Life and one of the voters for the winner of Lip Sync.

Ramsundar is Trinidadian and uses Lip Sync as a way to expose people to the culture. “It makes the performance unique and related to her,” Jones said.

Ramsundar’s groups also incorporate elements from Pace

into the lip sync. Her winning group introduces the performance with a sound bite that asks “How do I get involved?” The rest of the performance involves signs of various organizations on campus being held up while students perform a skit relevant to that organization such as Pace’s Nursing Club SNAP and a routine about nurses on campus.

Although each of Ramsundar’s groups has a common theme, the creative process is left in the hands of the students. Basic ideas such as relating skits to Pace and select music choices are made by Ramsundar but Choreography, skit narratives and music selection is decided by each group of students.

“The point is to have fun,” said Ramsundar. “I made sure it wasn’t one person doing everything. Everyone in the group gets involved.” Students have free

reign to get as involved as they want to be.

Ramsundar didn’t want to pick a favorite of her finalist performances but had some insight for why her week four group won.

“That group was the most unified,” said Ramsundar. “They created a chant where I say ‘best group’ and they respond ‘you know.’”

The winning group synchronized their outfits, purchased and wore blue and yellow war paint and had the highest attendance of all the groups. Of thirteen people, eleven showed up for their final performance. By comparison, other groups typically had seven or eight people in the final performance.

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BRONX, New York – 20-yearold Reynaldo Cuevas was shot and killed by police at 2 a.m. on Fri., Sept. 2. Cuevas was reportedly fleeing from a gang of robbers holding-up his uncle’s bodega when he collided with a police officer. According to Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly, the officer’s gun discharged accidentally. The entire episode was captured on security cameras; an internal investigation is pending.

SOUTH CHINA SEA – A decades-old territorial dispute over five small islands in the South China Sea erupted after the Japanese government announced plans to purchase the three Senkaku Islands from the Kurihara family, private citizens living in Tokyo, for 26 million dollars. China and Taiwan have both made claims to the island in the past and refute Japan’s right to nationalize them. Chinese protests broke out on the islands themselves last month only to be met with Japanese counter protests.

DENVER, Colorado – The record breaking heat over the summer has caused a different kind of crisis in Denver, Colorado.

Bears and other animals have come down from the mountains to forage for food in local communities. Much of the plants that these bears eat dried out in the unusual high temperature, causing animals to search for alternative food sources; in some cases, this includes breaking into private homes.

TOKYO, Japan – Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda met with antinuclear protesters on Aug. 22 who have rallied outside his office since July. Since the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster in 2011, activism in Japan has experienced an unprecedented rise. The protests, which began in April, increased exponentially in response to the government’s plan to restart the Oi nuclear power plant. While Noda has no plans to halt the Oi restart, he discussed the possibility of reducing Japan’s nuclear program.

ROCHESTER, New York – If your vacation budget is in the $200, 000 range, then next year, Richard Branson’s new company Virgin Galactica can take you to space for the day. Yes, if you are wealthy enough, you can now take an intergalactic leave of absence. Virgin Galactica takes passengers 60 miles up in air on the SpaceShipTwo where you can experience five minutes of weightlessness on the edge of the atmosphere.

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NEW TECH IN THE CLASSROOM Heather Askildsen News Editor

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Pace has installed four UBT880W Panaboards in Miller and Lienhard over the summer as part of the IT Department’s 2011-2015 Strategic Technology Plan.

Senior Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer William J. McGrath announced the installation of the boards in a school-wide email on Aug. 30, stating, “This new tool will allow Pace students and faculty to work with the latest technology solutions for a richer learning experience.”

The Panaboard is an interactive multi-touch smart whiteboard developed by Panasonic with a surplus features, such as USB hubs, touch sensor, and stereo speakers. The board allows three points to be touched simultaneously and is equipped with a variety of audiovisual effects, so if you have a class in L24B, M24, M34, or M36 this term, you can expect to see the new technology in action and may even be asked to participate in using the board

Photo from Heather Askildsen New Panaboards installed in Miller and Lienhard. yourself during a demonstration.

Chief Information Officer Tom Hull celebrated the installation of the boards on his blog back in July, stating, “The Panaboard installation is another way ITS is meeting the ‘Emerging Technology’ goals of the strategic technology plan…this fall, Pace students can look forward to a new tool that will add another

level of interactivity in the classroom.”

But are teachers prepared to use this new technology in the classroom this fall?

Dr. Bette Kirschstein, Chair of the English and Modern Language Studies Department, was trained on the Panaboard to use in her classes.

“I received a 20-minute train-

ing session,” Kirschstein said. “I wouldn’t say I ‘feel confident’ at this point since I have not tried it myself. I’ll need another session during which I can practice using it. I plan to have such a session tomorrow.”

McGrath encouraged students to learn more about the new technology and included a link to an instructional video in his email.

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said junior information tech major and member of the tennis team Gina Pittore. “I’ve played on the team for an amazing two years and randomly on Monday I found out I will never play a college match again. That’s not what I signed up for.”

The cuts were reportedly made after a 10-month review designed to strengthen the athletics department by making room for more women to partake in Pace’s athletics programs and improving the popularity of the University’s spectator sports.

In an interview over the summer, when asked if any of the athletes or staff were made aware of the review, Brown replied, “No…we did not want to create unnecessary strife amongst all of the teams because the committee, quite frankly, wasn’t quite sure what the result was going be.”

Brown maintained that the changes were just one small piece of the University’s “Strategic Plan” to redefine and revitalize campus-life by 2016.

“There were three primary goals,” Brown said, “one was to try to develop a campus identity for the Pleasantville campus. I mean, the city has the performing arts. It’s got New York City.

What does Pleasantville have?

We needed to kind of identify ourselves, so we wanted to have a strong athletic program that the students could be supportive of.

We wanted to have nice facilities here, so that when we have intramurals and different campus activities they can use the athletic facilities to do that…there is also a significant desire to build school spirit…and in the eyes of this committee, these particular sports didn’t fit that particular criteria.”

As for what other criteria the department used to evaluate its programs, Dean of Students, Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo explained that “a committee of faculty, staff and administrators evaluated every sport that Pace sponsors in terms of alumni reaction and support, historical competiveness, conference considerations, facilities, fiscal responsibility and staffing. The programs impacted had challenges in these areas.”

Brown’s letter also mentions that the cuts were made to ensure the University more thoroughly follows Title IX regulations.

However, out of the 61 athletes Photo from Change.org cut, 36 were women and only 25 NE10 Woman’s tennis team. were men. With the exception of Men’s Golf, all of the discontin- went out, a number of petitions ued programs were either co-ed demanding that the athletics deor, in the case of equestrian, all- partment repeal its decision appeared online. female.

“What has been promised How was an all-female team with a record of high performance to the students for years has found lacking in “historical com- been snatched away fiercely and petitiveness” and support of Title unexpectedly,” writes sophomore criminal justice major and IX? “The primary driving force staunch supporter of Pace Track behind that was equestrian is not and Field Tameka Bazile, in her a Northeast-10 sponsored sport, petition letter posted on Change. whereas, women’s field hockey org in May. “Our privileges have and women’s lacrosse are both continued to be taken away from sponsored by the NE-10, ex- us and this is a privilege that will tremely competitive in the NE- not be taken quietly.”

Pittore, who also started a pe10, and extremely competitive nationally,” Brown said. “The tition, maintained that, regardless desire was to enhance our posi- of what the University’s plan was, tion in the NE-10 and having an “they did not consider how many equestrian team didn’t do that— students they were hurting.”

Despite the fact that petitions a fairly small team that had to go off campus…we did try to host a formed by the tennis, track and home show at the farm that used field, and equestrian teams have to house us, Fox Hill, but, outside gained 123, 166 and counting, of parents, very little student sup- and 317 supporters respectively port [was shown] for that event.” over the last four months, the The announcement was in- University still has no plans to alstantly met with a series of viral ter its decision.

When asked about the online protests. Days after the email

movement, Brown responded, “It is important to understand that this was not my decision... this was an institutional decision made at the presidential level with his advisors, his group. This committee did make a recommendation to the President, but the decision is ultimately theirs.”

While the university will honor existing scholarships associated with each suspended program, there is still concern regarding whether or not many of the former athletes will continue at Pace in the fall.

“I’m trying to look at other schools,” former Track and Field team member and sophomore accounting and finance major Alexia Fulton said. Since the cuts were only announced over the summer, Fulton explained that she had no choice but to return to Pace this fall. However, she expects to have transferred out by the spring of 2013.

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The runner-up groups had their share of positive reception as well. Week five’s performance held up signs of countries that each student was from and incorporated the school’s mascot, TBone, into the skits. They ended up in second place.

Week one’s routine got third place but also received the greatest level of applause. Their performance ended with a male student comically lip singing Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You.” The student gestured in a way that implied the song was dedicated to Rachel Carpenter,

Director of Orientation and a voter for the winner of Lip Sync.

This dedication was met with an uproar of applause and laughter from the crowd.

Winners of lip sync were awarded a gift card for the campus bookstore. Freshmen who attended Lip Sync gained points for their house for the House Cup competition in their University 101 course. Various other upcoming events will also contribute to the House Cup competition for any freshmen who enjoy healthy competition but missed out on the Lip Sync finals.

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View archived articles at PaceChronicle.net A Professor’s Thoughts on How Things Should be “Worked Out” To The Editor: “It’s the Arithmetic…”

I loved the thought of the Convocation. Our entire campus community coming together not only to celebrate the start of a promising new semester, but to highlight a critically important value too often short changed in our American journey – that of Justice.

Our new Provost, the President and a student made wonderful speeches, highlighting themes we hold dear at Pace. We wore our academic outfits that, hopefully, helped students understand that their transition from high school to college is one that brings them into the world of the well-educated intellect. I even loved the little chicken roll-ups from the food service that I trust will maintain that quality throughout the next few years. But...

As I sat there thinking about the event, I was also thinking about the students scrambling to get into closed sections because we don’t have enough full time faculty. I thought about the first day hoping our air conditioning system would work. I thought about the student (an A student I had the previous year) who wrote that she could not come back to campus until her financial aid was “worked out”. And I thought about the few former high level administrators who were not at the Convocation, whose collective salaries could probably cover the costs of much of our capital and human resource needs.

Some of these guys make well over $200,000 and seem not to add much to the university, teaching perhaps two courses and not much else. Whereas our lecturers only make one-fourth of that, while teaching four courses, advising and guiding students. Our secretaries make less and are the mainstay of most of our departments.

These groups are fundamental to the effective functioning of this institution. In the long run it is not cost effective to cut costs with them. Let’s tax our own rich and overpaid, put the money where it is needed and deserved. It is simple arithmetic that reflects our true values, as articulated so forcefully by former President Clinton at the Democratic Convention.

So, I think the Convocation is a great idea. It emphasizes that we are, fundamentally, a community. But I also believe we have enough talent, energy and enthusiasm to run the event with our own people. It was disconcerting to watch a self-aggrandizing video of our speaker whose claim to authority rests on showing him walking on the campus of some other (“prestigious”) school. It didn’t work. It was too expensive.

We start the semester, ever optimistic, ever enthusiastic, with ongoing commitment to Pace.

Dr. Marie Werner Sociology

To The Editor:

Remembering a Friend and Colleague

The beginning of the school year is always an exciting time, whether you’re a student or a member of the faculty. This year, however, my excitement for the new semester is tempered because I begin the year without a friend and adviser.

Dr. Donald Ryan, a long-time teacher and former adviser to the student newspaper here at Pace, passed away earlier this summer. I realize that none of the students will know who Don was and that much of the faculty may have turned over since he last taught at Pace.

Yet, I felt compelled to write this to gain some measure of closure regarding his death. Don, along with Bob Klaeger and Howard Livingston, were the go-to instructors when I was a student at Pace in the mid-80s. If you wanted to work and wanted to be pushed academically you took this trio.

I don’t remember exactly how many times I took each of them but they all helped shape my life in one way or another. In Don’s case, he taught me that when I was a smartass teenager I wasn’t really all that smart. As an adult, he counseled me on students and classes in addition to simply being a dear friend.

You could sit down and have a beer with Don and discuss movies and music, books and baseball and come away with a better understanding of each subject. As I grew older and leaned on him more, I realized more than ever how special he was.

Don introduced me to the world of newspapers when I was a freshman at Pace and it’s a world in which I have made my living for the last 25 years. I can’t say that I had Don on my mind at all times during the last quarter of a century because that just isn’t true. However, he helped lay the foundation for my career and the thousands of stories I have written over that time can all be traced back to my first class at Pace – a journalism class with Don. I am friends with Don’s son Paul, also a Pace grad, and my sense of loss certainly pales in comparison to what he and his family have gone through this summer. Yet as August drew to a close, I found myself wanting to speak with Don more and more just to talk about the new semester (and complain about how bad the Mets are) only to catch myself when I remembered it wasn’t possible.

Don meant a great deal to me and I miss him terribly. I only hope that I can have a similar impact on my students as we begin the new school year.

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AVOID THE “FRESHMAN 15”

Photo from Johnstonefitness.com Following these guidelines will help you avoid the dreaded college weight gain.

Christiana Lloyd

Health Editor Christian.A.Lloyd@pace.edu

As students return to Pace, many are greeted once again with the stress of balancing classes, studying, staying involved in clubs/organizations, and working.

Along with these stresses, students often find themselves grabbing the quick yet not-so-healthy meals within reach. Whether it’s Kessel or the many fast-food choices available locally, the idea of grabbing a quick bite to eat as opposed to cooking for oneself is often far more appealing.

Everyone fears the freshman 15, but it is like a slow plague that creeps up on students - they don’t know how it has taken hold of them until they step on a scale or try to squeeze into their favorite old pair of jeans.

So how can it be avoided?

There are several things that can be done daily to keep the pounds from latching onto one’s stomach and thighs. Here are a few tips to help ward off the dooming freshman 15.

1. Walk to class! Pace has a pretty small campus. Although the trek back and forth from Martin Hall or the Townhouses to Willcox or Miller might seem annoying, they add up calorically.

The average male will burn 88 calories walking a mile while females burn an average of 74 calories per mile.

2. Don’t grab the soda! Kessel and the Briarcliff cafeteria offer an abundance of sweet carbonated drinks that seem refreshing and fit perfectly along with that pizza slice or bowl of pasta that you just paid for. However, if you were to cut out all the soda or only drink just one or two a month, you will cut out almost

10-16 pounds. That’s almost all of your freshman 15 right there!

3. Bar night calories! College students – preferably of drinking age –have tons of opportunities to pound away the beers and the liquor; just know that this is where the majority of all college students gain the most weight throughout their educational careers. Students should be selective about the drinks they choose.

Hard liquors are high in calories and offer no nutritional value.

Liquors such as gin, whiskey, vodka, rum, and tequila have 98 calories in just one ounce. Throw in juice or soda as a mixer and the calorie count shoots up to at least 170. Multiply that by the three or so that will be ordered and that’s another meal’s worth of calories that the body cannot use for any nutrients, leaving those calories to go right to the body’s problem areas.

While guys may not always grab for that fruity little cocktail their lady friend may be sipping on, beer is going to make them look like their fat uncle Bob in no time. Beer can have anywhere between 78-105 calories in one cup or can. Instead of trying to prove that they aren’t a lightweight, guys and female beer lovers alike should pay more attention to their bodies and be responsible. Try sipping on a glass of water in between drinks. It helps avoid becoming a drunken mess and it keeps the body hydrated.

4. Gym Time! Pace offers many ways to stay fit and active, even for people not on a sports team. Goldstein Fitness Center is free for any Pace student to use and is open from Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-12 a.m., Sat. 6 a.m. – 9 p.m., and Sun. 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.

The gym offers open swim hours for the pool, free classes ranging anywhere from Zumba to kickboxing, and the use of fitness equipment throughout the week.

Other options include an open basketball court, track and a variety of intramural sports to play.

Outside of the gym, campus also has a fit trail for hiking, jogging, and bike riding. Miller lawn is also a popular place for frisbee or kickball.

5. Grilled or Crispy? This is a popular question in the Pace cafeterias when ordering food and in the drive-thru line at McDonalds after a night at Paulie’s or Michael’s. It’s time to make the smart choice. The media, doctors, and nutritionists have been telling the world for years that all that comfort food, fried and crispy, is going to lead to all sorts of health problems in the long run - so why is it still being questioned? Simple, it’s fast and it’s tasty.

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lege are the best - burgers, pizza, or chicken strips any time you please. That salad bar stocked with veggies and hard-boiled eggs may seem invisible at first, but keep in mind that without working twice as hard at the gym to keep those fries from sticking, that salad bar will become your new best friend.

Make an effort to grab that piece of fruit in exchange for the fries, make a chicken salad for lunch instead of that Philly cheese steak, and trade in those candy bars, chips, and cookies at the kiosk for some grapes, yogurt, or a granola bar as you run to class.

6. Catch some ZZZ’s! While it will be very hard to avoid the late night cram sessions or allnighters, a consistent sleep schedule is needed for a healthy mind, body, and soul. On average, anyone between the ages of 18 to 24-years-old needs a minimum of eight hours per night. However, most only get an average of six to seven hours per night. Studies have shown that while every once in a while the late nights will not hurt the consecutive allnighter can seriously affect previously healthy bodies. Those students who don’t have a proper sleep schedule tend to have lower grades, become depressed and irritable, form bad eating habits, and are more prone to illnesses.

So ladies, log off of Facebook and boys, put down the game controllers – healthy bodies and high grades will serve as the reward.

Above all, students should lead healthy lives for themselves, not for others. One’s love for his or her body should be acted on by making smart choices and, with luck, these healthy choices will ensure that he or she will be comfortable in his or her own skin.

KNOW YOUR HEALTH CENTER Christiana Lloyd

Health Editor Christian.A.Lloyd@pace.edu

While many Pace students are aware that the university has a health center, very few seem to realize where it is located and exactly how it can be utilized to benefit them.

The University Health Center (UHC) is located on the bottom floor of the Goldstein Athletics Building. The hours of operation are Mon., Wed., and Thurs.: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. and Tues. and Fri.: 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

The UHC is staffed by all certified Nurse Practitioners (NPs).

Many are family nurse practitioners, and some specialize in other areas, including women’s obstetric-gynecologic health, adult health, family health, pediatric/ child health, and school/college health.

The NPs of the UHC can aid students’ health needs for any-

thing from the common cold to more serious illnesses like bronchitis. Some of the many services they provide include but are not limited to: pap smears, pregnancy tests, family planning, emergency contraception, prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases for both men and women, complete physicals, immunizations, tetanus shots, or even removal of stitches.

Students without the Pace insurance plan are still able to to receive care at the UHC as it is open to any member of the University student, faculty, staff, or alumni population. Even family members of all the above categories and the local community are eligible.

If planning to visit the UHC, members of the Pace community should be aware of his or her health history including the medications that he or she takes on a regular, day-to-day basis, any possible and any medical condi-

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tions.

A common question among students visiting the UHC is in regard to what the health insurance plan actually covers. With Pace UHC insurance, members are covered for any UHC office visit co-pays for sickness and accident visits; wellness visits, preventive services, diagnostic tests and procedures may incur additional charges. Fortunately, the UHC is able to bill your insurance directly.

Members of the Pace community interested in seeking a more comprehensive view of the health insurance offered can always visit www.pace.edu/healthinsurance for more information. The office is also available for questions at (914) 773-3760.

Come stop by the Health Center for any of your medical needs, concerns, or simply to say hello.

Photo from Johnstonefitness.com Although your Nurse Practitioner might not look like this old school nurse here, she’ll be just as helpful!

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LIBERAL V. CONSERVATIVE NEWS: ARE THEY BOTH TOXIC?

Virginity In and Out of College 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 In honor of the first sex column of the year, and to commemorate what for many of you is your first time reading the GSpot (hello, freshman and transfer students!) I decided to start with talking about a much more anticipated first: the loss of one’s virginity.

The world is under the impression that college is a madhouse of 18-24 year olds just boning their way through the day: pre-breakfast penetration, a little afternoon delight and a midnight hump sesh to round off the day. The world is not entirely wrong. However, among the sex fiends and philanderers are (gasp!) virgins.

A study released in 2011 by the National Center for Health Statistics found that about a quarter of both male and female college seniors had never engaged in intercourse before. Since there are more than likely people losing their v-cards in the first three years of college, more than one in four of us are virgins.

And that’s okay!

Some are virgins by choice, some by circumstance. Everyone deserves the chance to lose it in a way that they are comfortable with.

The best thing about losing your virginity, though? The awesomely awkward story that usually comes out of it.

I’m serious—at the time, it seems either really monumental or really lame, but once you become more sexually active, you get to look back on your first time with humor.

I shake my head at that first experience. I lost it to my first boyfriend, a rather tall and lanky fellow whom I dated for about a year. Previous to him the furthest I’d gone was the occasional tongue kiss or over-the-sweater titty grab. Alas, I was 17, ready, and my mother was out of the house for an hour to get pantyhose at Macy’s…it was time to go for it.

I dug into my drawer for a condom I’d gotten from that year’s local gay pride parade and handed it to him. Being as awkward a couple as we were (think the couple from Juno minus the pregnancy) I said to him, “Suit up,” and he said, “Do something sexy.”

And then it happened. I’m not even sure if there’s a name for the position we ended up in, but let me put it this way: the most glorious five minutes of my life were wordless, unpleasurable and awkward. He was like a ro-

bot—despite having done it with someone with whom I had a mutual love (that’s what they called it in high school, anyway), the loss of my virginity was void of intimacy and void of excitement.

The most exciting bit of the experience was hiding in my closet rushing to put my bra back on when I heard my mother get home.

Two weeks later we were broken up. Did I ever regret it, though? No. Before we started dating, some sort of gut feeling told me I would lose my virginity to him. That gut feeling never told me we would then go on to have a fulfilling sexual relationship.

So, when should one lose their virginity? In what circumstances should it be done? In a loving relationship? On a bed of rose petals? With someone you’ll never see again? At a drunken townhouse party?

The correct answer: however you see fit. It’s your body. For some, being in a loving relationship is a non-negotiable requirement for them to lose their virginity. Some others just want to be in a relationship, no love needed. Others don’t even need the relationship component. All scenarios are okay as long as you yourself are comfortable with the situation.

Loss of virginity is also not the be-all, end-all of, well, anything. You aren’t actually losing anything. You wake up the next morning as the same person with the same inherent value.

Since that day four years ago when I entered the world of the deflowered, I’ve learned invaluable things; one of which is that oftentimes being with a new partner for the first time can be equally or even more meaningful than one’s first time ever. Some of my most intimate experiences, where I’ve truly felt like I was sharing a piece of myself with another person, haven’t even included your typical heterosexual P-in-V sex.

To any of my readers who are as of yet still virgins, look around you! Chances are you’re not the only virgin in the room. The topic of sex is thrown around enough that you might feel like the odd one out but be comfortable with where you stand. If you aren’t comfortable, then change where you’re standing—but only on your own terms.

If you’re lucky, you’ll end up with a super awkward story like mine.

Photo from newsweek.com Mearly all news outlets have their own political agenda.

Ebony Turner

Opinion Editor Ebony.Turner@pace.edu

If you are having trouble getting motivated to vote this Nov., I would not recommend watching CNN or Fox News. While the Libra in me requires a balance of the civilized and uncivilized, whether it’s music or television, unbiased honesty in political journalism is a requirement that I cannot waver on.

When looking to be educated on what is going on in the muddied world that is politics, little room is left for the frivolous and petty arguing amongst newscasters. At first, I was ignorant in my critiques of Fox News. Like most people, I limited my opinion of Fox to the six-minute YouTube videos of Bill O’Reilly arguing with guests and giving them the infamous newsroom instruction to “cut” their microphone. I had no idea that there were WWE wrestlers in the ring of flawed political journalism. MSNBC’s

Hardball with Chris Matthews is a prime example of just how leveled conservative and liberal news shows are in pushing their own propaganda. Chris Matthews spent an entire segment on defaming and hurling insults toward the news channel. Little informative dialogue was given on anything worth listening to, and it sounded more like a Mean Girls burn book writing session than a professional news show.

Keith Olbermann is not any better, with his three-minute rant session at the end of his news segments on commentators ranging from O’Reilly to Ann Coulter.

While I am not a fan of Coulter’s opinion on any subject matter, it was exhausting and discouraging spending hours watching these liberal news channels only to be reminded that they are a diluted version of Fox. It made me so uninterested in politics that I debated changing my minor because I could not fathom that this is supposed to be our source of information on politics. These com-

mentators spend so much time addressing their personal gripes with the opposing news channel, that they forget what their job even entails – to inform the public of breaking news, not Britney Spears’ meltdown or the melodramatic, two-week coverage of the Batman Colorado shootings.

Rather than covering Iceland overthrowing their government and the riots in Mexico City, CNN, Fox and MSNBC were interviewing the fifth grade classmates of the victims from the Colorado Batman shooting a week after the incident. If not for my mother having subscribed to BBC, I would have never known about the actual breaking news that was occurring in the world.

There is something wrong with our culture when the one source of truth and honesty is covered in bias and ego. Are liberal and conservative both toxic? Unfortunately, yes, but seeking out the truth on our own is worth it, even if it might not be to the media.

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THIS TOO SHALL PASS: THE KARDASHIAN FIASCO

Ebony Turner Opinion Editor

Ebony.Turner@pace.edu We have all been a victim to it: the inevitable and ever so dependable Law and Order: SVU marathon is not on and you are left with a slim amount of quality television choices. This illfated situation leaves you lost in the pool that is TV Guide, only to find that reality television is all you can choose from. Our culture has become dominated by this phenomenon, sparking from the 90s cult classic The Real World; a series that followed unknown, young, red-blooded Americans as they tried to live with one another and navigate the path we call life.

It was intoxicating – immersing yourself into the lives of strangers who could very well be a friend or member of your own dysfunctional family. What kept this series so authentic was the fact that these young people were relatable; they all lived a life that was similar to the everyday young American. Whether it was the storyline of the housemate who was the first of their family to enter into college, or the gay housemate who hadn’t come out to his family, we got them.

However, the inevitable has happened: time has changed.

With the changing of times came the changing of our culture: a culture that is obsessed with fame and notoriety rather than using the public as a platform for a message that can change the world.

Television is the platform of choice to showcase the relationships, families and personal lives of fame hungry, careerless and personality-void socialites. Keeping Up With the Kardashians, a reality series birthed from the sex tape between “socialite” Kim Kardashian and her ex-boyfriend

Photo from eonline.com Kim Kardashian is crying again, but why do you care?

R&B singer Ray-J, is the series of choice for many Americans. My question to our society is: how is a show about the family of a deceased second string lawyer from the OJ murder case able to generate a 50 million dollar a season contract, a viewership of over one million and these people do virtually nothing for a living? They are able to do it because Americans are dumb.

It is a hard truth, but as a society, foresight has been the sacrifice we have made to indulge in shows about people that do nothing to benefit ourselves, this

country, or the world we live in.

The show sparks no real dialogue that needs to be had in the many households it is viewed in. There is no community service or giving back to the community segments in any episode. All the show does is highlight how easy it is to profit off of the ignorance and easily entertained Americans. We would rather validate the idea that it is possible to get a reality series, endorsement deals and multi-million dollar contracts off of doing nothing but feeding into the narcissism of one’s self. While the premise of the show is to reveal

how the Kardashian family is like everyone else’s, that in itself is not a reality.

For starters, the average American family earns under sixfigures a year and the top earners in the family have at least a Bachelor’s degree, and a salary job. Are most families dysfunctional? Of course, dysfunctional is a subjective description, but a fitting one nonetheless. But is the average American as overindulgent, narcissistic, baseless and willing to profit off of exposing their family? Absolutely not.

The average American does not

live their life and would probably prefer not to. Reality television has turned into an avenue for the insecure and attention-seeking individuals of the world to get their five minutes of fame Andy Warhol warned us about. It does nothing but raise a generation of youth that sees no real benefit in doing anything with their lives of any real substance when the images of success that they see are the Kardashian’s. Fad is nothing but the word fade minus the “e,” and much like Paris Hilton and many irrelevant socialites of America’s past, this too shall pass.

DO WE STILL NEED BET? Ebony Turner Opinion Editor

Ebony.Turner@pace.edu Going to the Black Entertainment Television (BET) building with my father when I was younger was one of the highlights of my youth. In the 90’s, BET was everything. It was only 10 years old at the time of our first introduction to one another, and it was the biggest platform for blacks that EBONY, Essence nor Vibe could give us. Based in Washington D.C.; once heralded as “chocolate city” even though it is not so chocolate anymore, BET was the avenue we needed to give actors, actresses, journalists and minorities in general an opportunity to be heard and employed.

Which leads me to my next question: what has happened to this

Photo from cartoonnetwork.com The Boondocks is a popular show in certain communities. network?

Most former loyal viewers will mark the BET transformation to when 106 & Park hosts Free and AJ left, when College Hill was cancelled or when BET Uncut finally succumbed to the angry letters from parents.

While all three of these may be true, the biggest change in BET started from the top of the chain and trickled down: the introduction of Debra Lee and Viacom.

Boondocks writer and creator Aaron McGruder describes Debra Lee’s role in the destruction of

BET in his now banned episode that illustrates her as being critical in pushing her propaganda to destruct black people by way of shoddy programming on BET. While the episode demonized her and even shows her slicing off the heads of boardroom executives that disagreed with her, his message could not have been truer.

It seems that BET has lost its way in being the innovative platform for black people that it once was. I don’t even bother to watch it anymore seeing as though they do not showcase shows or music that uplift our community in any way and only seem to bother to do so when prodded enough. This is the most critical moment in our black history with more racially charged deaths this year than years prior, yet I hardly see BET taking this opportunity

to be the agent of change that it should be. Even the quality of the networks’ many award shows are mediocre at best. When given the opportunity to give decent tributes to major black artists that have passed away, BET fails miserably in every way possible.

The network has become nothing more than a bay dock for defunct black movies, televangelists and Young Money videos. They are appealing to what they think black youth cares about, failing to consider that they have the power to educate and change our state of mind and interests. Black youth need to be enlightened and educated, not left to wallow in our ignorance. BET can change an entire generation like it once did, but whether they have the courage to is the question that is left unanswered.

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MTV VIDEO MUSIC AWARDS BRINGS THE STAGE TO LIFE Samantha Finch

Entertainment Editor Samantha.A.Finch@pace.edu

The 29th annual MTV Video Music Awards (VMAS) premiered last Thursday night and brought an array of lights, colors, and music to the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles, California.

Celebrities from Katy Perry to Andy Sandberg filled the seats and waited to see who would win the infamous Moonman trophy and who would walk out the Staples Center empty handed.

Opening the show in a unique fashion complete with a throne cradled inside a golden snakes mouth, Rihanna’s, accompanied

by ASAP Rocky and Calvin Harris, performance of “Cockiness (Love it)” and “We Found Love” started the show with a bang, bringing the crowds to their feet and overwhelming the stadium with cheering.

Comedian Kevin Hart hosted the show, announced as “The Next President of the United States” and was protected by a “small” security before reaching the stage. His opening monologue focused on “mistakes” and how people need to learn to forgive.

Done in an artfully humorous way he used examples such as Snooki having a baby, Chris Brown and Drake fighting over Rihanna, and Kristen Stewart’s affair to say everyone makes mistakes.

Additional performances were completed by P!nk, who sang the introduction to “Get the Party Started” before transitioning into her new song “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” and was followed by Frank Ocean’s moving performance of “Thinking About You”. The next piece was done

by One Direction who sang “One Thing” at their fist appearance at the VMAs. Lil Wayne and 2 Chainz joined forces to preform two songs

Photo from mtv.com Rihanna performed at the opening of MTV’s VMA. “Yuck” and “No Worries”, and Green Day, who has performed at the VMAs almost as many times as Madonna, played their new song “Let Yourself Go.” Alicia Keys featuring Nicki Minaj sang “Girl on Fire” with a special introduction/appearance made by the U.S. Gymnastics Team.

The 2012 MTV VMAs ended with an upbeat performance by teen icon Taylor Swift. Swift, sporting black shorts and a red and white striped top, captivated the audience with the first live performance of “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”.

The crowd sang along as the show

came to close, ending with a stage dive by the young country singer.

Though the show seemed to be planned out down to the last second, the two-hour program beginning at 8 p.m. at moments looked extremely rushed, only announcing six of the 16 awards.

The rest of the awards were announced online. This could be attributed to the Award show sharing a time slot with the third day of the Democratic Convention.

The MTV VMAs began in 1984 as a video alternative to the Grammy’s. The Man on the Moon statue was designed as an early representation of the MTV tele-

vision icon. Artists such as Madonna, Britney Spears, and Lady Gaga are examples of performers and winners in VMA history.

“Out of all of the performances, I’m actually tied between Taylor Swift’s performance and the combined performance of Alicia Keys and Nicki Minaj. Their energy is very clear and I honestly didn’t expect to see Gabby Douglas in the performance,” said junior media communications major Tamara Bonet. “Since Taylor was the closing, the energy she put out was very touching and whoever put her performance together did an amazing job by

keeping things simple.”

At the end of the night British boy band One Direction walked away with the most awards winning in the category of Best New Artist, Best Pop Video, and Most Share-Worthy Video. After One Direction, M.I.A and Chris Brown both received two awards, and Katy Perry and Rihanna both won one Moonman each.

For more information about the 2012 MTV VMAs, the complete list of winners, or to watch any of the live performances visit www.vma.mtv.com.

TELEVISION CONTRACTS IN DISPUTE Amanda Leigh Morey Featured Reporter

Amanda.L.Morey@pace.edu

Paying customers have been noticing channels being dropped from their lineup recently. Providers including Dish Network, DirecTV, and Cablevision have been dropping channels due to disputes over contracting.

“As a viewer affected by these changes, my faith in my television service has diminished,” said Dara Thompson, senior business management major. “Service providers should supply their customers with reasonable notice about the change and some

compensation for losing channels customers pay to see due to break downs in pricing negotiations.”

Dish Network has dropped AMC, WEtv and IFC due to a disagreement between Dish Network and AMC Networks, which operates those three channels.

AMC was replaced with HDNet Movies, WEtv was replaced with Style and IFC was replaced with HDNet. Earlier this year Dish Network told AMC Networks they planned on dropping the channels. On Sat. June 30 the contract between Dish Network and AMC Networks expired.

DirecTV dropped channels owned by Viacom on Tues. July

10 due to a contract dispute, which included MTV, Nickelodeon, VH1 and Comedy Central. Direct TV said that Viacom asked for a 30 percent increase in rates. Viacom said that their latest agreement was made seven years ago and now DirecTV is paying less than its competitors.

DirecTV told its 20 million U.S. subscribers where they could find the shows online that they were now missing. In response, Viacom shut off access to full length episodes on their websites. Viacom’s sites now show a video informing the viewer about the dispute and prompting them to call DirecTV to complain. DirecTV has now reported its first

drop in net subscribers in the U. S. However, they say they have more than made up for it with a record number of subscribers in Latin America.

“Dropping channels is completely unfair to the consumer,” said communication arts and journalism major Alexis Fridie.

“The consumer pays an amount of money to get the extra channels. It’s not fair when DirecTV drops channels like Nickelodeon and MTV or when Dish drops AMC and WE channels…I feel like they are just asking customers to go to their competitors like Time Warner and Comcast. Also, honestly, I feel bad for all the consumers who invested their money

to DirecTV and Dish just to get ripped off in the end.”

Cablevision recently dropped channels including Pix 11 due to a dispute over their contract with Tribune. Cablevision and Tribune were in the middle of negotiations and could not come to an agreement. On Fri, Aug. 17 Cablevision dropped the channel from their lineup without giving their customers notice. Customers are not sure of the whole story as Tribune is blaming Cablevision and Cablevision is blaming Tribune.

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THE MEMORY KEEPER’S DAUGHTER Samantha Finch

Entertainment Editor Samantha.A.Finch@pace.edu

One moment. All it takes is one moment, one phrase, one lie, one decision, to change the entire life course of a family forever.

The Memory Keeper’s Daughter by Kim Edwards is a heartwrenching yet beautiful story that follows a family after one stormy night changes their lives.

The story begins on a blistery night in March of 1964. There is a stunning stillness caused by a rare Kentucky storm that covers the city in a blanket of white snow.

Seemly happy newlywed couple Dr. David and Norah Asher Henry are settling in for the night. The stillness of the city is suddenly shattered when Mrs. Henry goes into labor two weeks premature.

From that moment everything is pushed into motion, as Dr. Henry “races,” while still stopping at every street light, through the snow-covered roads to get his wife to his office, where his partner Dr. Bentley will deliver the Henry’s first child.

In a bizarre change of plans Dr. Henry is forced to deliver his own child with the help of his nurse, the piercing blue eyed Caroline Gill. Working with calm methodic hands, Dr. Henry delivers his beautiful, seemly perfect son, Paul.

Without warning a series of contractions overcomes Mrs. Henry and Dr. Henry is forced to return his attention on his lovely wife.

Within seconds his life is imminently altered when a tiny, black hair, little girl unexpectedly falls into his hands. The features of his newborn daughter, Phoebe, are what his college professor’s called “a textbook definition” of Down Syndrome. The sight of his daughter awakens old wounds from his childhood, flooding his memory with images of his little sister June.

Thinking he would be saving his family, and unknowingly himself, from unbearable grief, Dr. Henry writes down the address

of a “well-received” institution on a napkin. He turns to Caroline and asks her to take his daughter to the institution in the morning. Caroline, astonished, agrees, thinking he is sure to change his mind.

She leaves, and thus begins the separation of the lives of David, Norah, and Paul and the lives of Caroline and Phoebe.

When Norah Henry awakens, Dr. Henry is forced to tell his wife what happened to their little daughter, the twin of their perfect little boy. His response would unknowing become a constant barrier between him and his family and a missing piece in all their hearts.

The story, broken up by years and point of view, follows the continuation of the life of the Henry family and Nurse Caroline Gill, as the effects of the decisions made on that winter night alters each of the characters, their paths, and the inner workings of their personalities.

Well-written and with an amazing attention to detail, characterization, and metaphoric technique, The Memory Keeper’s Daughter is a beautiful novel that will stir the emotions of each reader and leave them turning the page at ease. Artfully transcribed with elegant language, complex intertwining of characters, and one big secret Edwards draws in her readers within the first chapter; breaking and fixing the hearts of her audience along the way.

The book was converted into a Lifetime television movie by the same name that premiered on April 12, 2008. The made-fortelevision movie stared Dermont Mulroney, Gretchen Mol, and Emily Watson as David, Norah, and Caroline. The teenage character of Phoebe is portrayed by Krystal Hope Nausbaum, an incredible young actress with down syndrome.

For more information on Kim Edwards, her other published work, or to purchase the epic family and love story of The Memory Keeper’s Daughter please visit http://kimedwardsbooks.com.

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In 2010 Time Warner Cable and Disney were negotiating their new service contract for channels including ABC, ABC Family, Disney and ESPN channels. If they could not come to an agreement the channels would be dropped.

“The disputes reflect a general lack of insight on the part of both the networks and service providers into consumer behavior,” said senior English and communications major Heather Scott. “By restricting access to their content,

these companies are encouraging consumers to find alternative means of viewing that content. In an industry already losing money to online piracy, they have given their paying customers reason to question what exactly they are paying for. Basically, they are cutting themselves out of the equation.”

Contract disputes will always happen and customers will continue to deal with the loss of their favorite channels until an agreement can be made.

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FALL 2012 BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING Samantha Finch

Entertainment Editor Samantha.A.Finch@pace.edu

Well, it is that time of year again. The warm summer nights are coming to a close, making it time to start spending that hard earned summer cash on the latest fall trends and necessary school and dorm supplies.

With the first few days of classes now completed, it is time to make sure that everything that is needed for the rest of the semester is right inside your dorm.

This year’s fall fashion for women is all about patterns, shocking solids, and the little embellishments along the way.

Clothing stores such as Forever 21, H & M, Guess, and more are embracing this new line of clothes making the new trends the musthave pieces in any wardrobe.

Bursts of color are adding a “wow” factor for this upcoming season, starting with a new selection of neon and color jeans.

While regular blues jeans in any fit and wash are always in style, Photo from dixi3chik this fall grab a few jeans in an ar- This year’s fall fashion. ray of different colors. From red to green, these jeans, paired with tee is easy to wear, easy to match, a nice top or a tee and a jacket, and most importantly, easy to will complete any outfit whether wash! Paired with the latest fall it is for class in Miller Hall, work jeans a graphic tee can be worn to at an on campus job or an outing class or to Kessel for lunch with with friends. friends. For a more sophisticated Another way to add a drama look pair the jeans with a long to the closet is to purchase clothes sleeve button down in stripes or designed using the color blocking solid colors and a nice pair of technique. This style is currently shoes. very popular on the on the runThis fall season also brings a way and offers an unlimited num- new selection of Greek life clothber of color combinations. ing. Greek Life here at Pace may Textures and embellishments only make up approximately on clothing are another popular 12 percent of the campus stuaspect of 2012 fall fashion. Thick dent body but never the less is stitching designs add patches of an important fixture on campus. color while the warmth of cordu- So Greeks, don’t forget to order roy will add the perfect amount some new letters to ring in the of texture to a plain tee and a school year with. Websites selling cardigan. Additionally, leather Greek merchandise constantly and faux fur jackets are making update their selection of patterns a comeback by adding a level of and designs and give great dissophistication to each outfit while counts on group orders! still remaining edgy. Boyfriend Besides the usual schools supblazers in a plethora of shades is plies of pencils, pens, notebooks, also essential for both class and and binders there are also some any fall internship. things that are important to bring Whether it is floral, thin on campus and to every class. stripes, animal, plaid, or tribal, This semester don’t forget to pack patterns are back for this fall sea- a laptop or iPad for the late night son. Paired with a solid, a simple papers or in-class notes, an iPod pattern is all that is needed to for the walk around campus, and boost even the simplest of out- a cell phone for emergencies and fits. The pattern has also migrat- for communication with family ed from just a dress or a blouse and friends on and off campus. to shoes, tights, scarfs, and even Additionally, make sure to always denim thus adding a new dimen- have extra headphones, a laptop sion to the “basic” back-to-school or iPad case, and a flash drive. outfit.

“For students who are dormMen’s fashion this semester ing, it is important to bring bins has added a whole new selec- and different organizers like shoe tion of graphic tees. From quotes racks and shelves for closets to to elaborate designs, the graphic make the most out of the space

they are given. For classes, a planner is definitely essential,” said senior psychology major Melissa Badia.

Dorm accessories are the key for any back to school shopping list; after all, it is the little things that will make school feel like home. When it comes to the dorm room it is important to remember one thing: little aspects of personality should be reflected in the room. A fun comforter, pictures, and posters will make each room unique and individualistic. However, while decorating is always fun, don’t forget the necessities such as a Pace-approved lamps, towels, a shower caddy, a singlecup coffee maker, trash bags, and tons of snack food!

“I think every college student needs a good lamp with an extra bright light to study,” said, junior childhood education major Hana Ljubicic. “A lot of light keeps you awake and alert, especially during finals when you can be studying longer than the library is open.

Also, remember Roman Noodles or Cup-of- Soups to live on.”

The last weeks of summer are filled with many activities. Final days in the pool, with friends, and in the sun are a must - but don’t wait to mid-semester to have to run to the store in a panic. Go out and make your purchase before or during the first few weeks of school. In the end a little preparation within the first few weeks will allow for smooth sailing all year long.

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SETTERS WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW Christopher Dudek

Sports Editor Christopher.J.Dudek@pace.edu

Success is like a butterfly; if it is held too tightly it could be crushed by the weight of expectations. However, if it is held too loosely, it could fly away.

That being said, the Setters Women’s Volleyball team is still expected to be able to build on last season’s success in the 2012 campaign.

The Setters finished 2011 with an overall record of 20-110 (a conference record of 10-5).

The Setters went to the playoffs with the number seven seed in the Northeast-10 Conference.

However, Pace lost to the number three Adelphi Panthers three sets to none in their only postseason match.

The senior Setters will once again be asked to shoulder the load. However, with two members making the first and second NE-10 Conference Teams that load should weigh less than a feather.

2011 was a year in which se-

Photo from Pace Athletics The Setters take on another team in volleyball. nior biology major Elyse Rowland filled up her award shelf.

Rowland was named to the NE10 All-Conference First Team, and was named the NE-10 Libero of the Year. The Antioch native was also named to the Daktronics East Region First Team, and

SETTER FOOTBALL PREVIEW Christopher Dudek

Sports Editor Christopher.J.Dudek@pace.edu

The Setters are scratching at the door, but don’t expect them to break out of the cellar this season.

Looking at the season schedule, it is apparent that the Setters opponents are not slacking off.

Pace will have to face teams that combined for a regular season record of 36-31 last season. The Setters also did not win a single game against a Northeast-10 opponent in 2011.

The recent numbers for the Setters are quite unflattering.

Pace’s football team has won a total of two games in the last three years. Also, the Setters lost by an average of almost 40 points per game one year ago.

Sadly, the bad numbers did not stop there. Last season the Setters were last in the NE-10 with 241.5 yards per game. Pace also gave up the second most yards per game in the NE-10 in 2011.

With the atrocious season from 2011 fresh on their minds, the Setters have certain expectations heading into the 2012 season.

One of the primary goals the Setters will have going into the season will be improving on their defense. Pace allowed 534 yards per game last season while only picking up 241 yards per game themselves. The Setters also gave up more than 60 points to the opposition on three different occasions last year.

Pace will have senior biology major David Lopez returning at defensive back this year. Lopez led the Setters with 101 total tackles last season. He was one of three Setters with more than 50 tackles last year.

Offensively, the Setters have simply not scored enough. Last season, in ten games, Pace scored a total of 87 points. The Setters scored 14 or more points in only three of their games in 2011.

The Setters will likely start junior criminal justice major Jordan Raynor as quarterback this season. Raynor threw for 1,195 yards last year as well as five touchdown passes.

However, the Setters need to improve on keeping their signal caller upright in 2012. Raynor was sacked a total of 37 times in 10 games last season.

What the Setters may have in their favor is their running attack.

The Setters rushed for more than 100 yards in five games last season. They managed a season high 198 rushing yards against the Yellow Jackets of American International College last year.

The Setters will have their two leading rushers back in action this season. Sophomore business management major Blair Wynn and graduate student Eric Santos both rushed for more than 345 yards last season.

The Setters opened the regular season at Bentley University on Aug. 31. Their first home game will be on Sept. 15 against University of New Haven at 1 p.m.

was a Daktronics Third Team AllAmerican. Last season, Rowland totaled 607 digs, 57 assists, 47 service aces, and six kills on the year.

Another upperclassman who should make an impact for the Setters is senior education major

Nora Rugova. The Mount Kisco native was named to the NE-10 All-Conference Second Team after putting up 374 total points in 2011. Rugova tallied up 327 kills, 297 digs, 38 serving aces, 24 assists, four blocks, and lead the team in points last season.

While Rowland and Rugova had the individual accolades, they were only two cogs that made the Setters go in 2011. The Setters were ranked six in the NE-10 with a total of 1,187 assists last season. Also, Pace had a total of 11.52 assists per set; only New Haven, Stonehill, and Adelphi averaged more assists per set in the NE-10 last season.

Perhaps the biggest weakness for the Setters in 2011 was their lack of blocked shots. The team leader in blocked shots per set last season was Tamilee Webb. She managed just .53 blocks per set in 2011; which ranked her number 31 in the conference.

Fortunately for the Setters, Webb ranked number seven in the NE-10 with a .253 hitting percentage.

The Setters opened for action come Aug. 31 when they took on the Tars of Rollins College. They are next scheduled to face Molloy at the LIU Post Tournament on Sept. 14.

LADY SETTER SOCCER PREVIEW

Photo from Pace Athletics The Lady Setters plan to continue their amazing record this year.

Christopher Dudek

Sports Editor Christopher.J.Dudek@pace.edu

The goals of the women’s soccer team this season include both duplicating and building on last season’s success.

One year ago, the Setters finished with a record of 8-9-1 (7-61) and went to the Northeast-10 Conference playoffs for the first time since 2004. The Lady Setters finished the regular season as the number seven seed in the NE-10.

The team hopes that they can both improve record-wise and make it farther than last year when they fell to number two Merrimack in the first round of playoffs.

With only two seniors having graduated last year, the Setters have almost their entire team from a year ago returning to the pitch this season. The Setters expect to maintain the balance between upperclassmen and underclassmen that they had in 2011.

On the defensive side of the

pitch, the Setters will turn to their Hope Solo for one final year.

2011 proved to be an impressive year for senior marketing major Courtany Hagen, Pace’s starting goalkeeper. She allowed 31 goals while recording a league-best 126 saves. Hagen also became the Lady Setters all-time saves leader with 340 in just three years.

Senior psychology major Seanna Wright is another member of the Setter senior brigade.

Last season Wright coupled three goals with an assist to notch seven points for the squad. Wright started in 11 of the Lady Setters 18 games in 2011, and hopes to further add to the offense.

Sticking with the goal scorers, the Setters will turn to sophomore media and communications major Jill Ferro for offense. Last season the Warwick-native notched eight goals and produced 20 total points. Ferro was also named to both the NE-10 All-Conference Second Team and the NE-10 AllRookie Team last season.

For the Setters to improve on last season, they have to find a way to score outside of the friendly confines of Briarcliff Manor. In 2011, the Lady Setters had a lousy road record of 2-7. Also, the 2011 team managed only seven goals on the road while scoring 20 goals at home.

The road was not friendly to the Setters goalies either. The Setters gave up an average of 2.20 goals per game on the road in 2011. That is an unflattering comparison to the 1.72 goals per game the Setters allowed at home last season. If the Setters can play like they did at home in 2011 away from Briarcliff Manor this season, it is fair to expect better results.

The quest for success began for the Setters on Sept. 1 at home against the Mavericks of Mercy College when they won 4-2. The ladies will continue their journey when they meet American International at home on Sept. 12 at 4 pm.

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Sports on the Side:

7 Reasons Why Football is Better Than Baseball CJ Dudek

Sports Columnist Christopher.J.Dudek@pace.edu

1: More people watch football.

In 2010, the Texas Rangers were playing the New York Yankees in game three of the American League Championship Series. That same night, the Tennessee Titans played the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday Night Football.

A 30-3 blowout win by the Titans was seen by 7.2 percent of United States households. In contrast, the playoff game was seen by 6.5 percent of American sports viewers.

2: Football doesn’t stop play because of weather.

Every New England Patriots fan from Kenmore to Rhode Island remembers Adam Vinatieri’s “Snow Bowl” field

goal in the 2002 “Snow Bowl” against the Oakland Raiders.

Major League Baseball (MLB) had 329 rainouts from 2001 until 2011.

3: Professional Football does not have an Instant Replay problem.

Instant replay was first instituted in the National Football League (NFL) in 1986. The current challenge system that is in the NFL was instituted in 1999 and amended in 2004.

MLB instituted replay in 2008. However, umpires are only allowed to review three instances: if a ball was fair or foul, if a fan interfered with the ball, or if the ball left the field of play.

In 2010, Detroit Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga had

a perfect game taken away from him by a blown call. For the final out, Galarraga fielded the ball and tagged first base to beat the runner. However, umpire Jim Joyce incorrectly called the runner safe when replay showed that he was clearly out.

That doesn’t happen in football.

4: The NFL makes more money than Baseball.

In 2010, MLB made a total of seven billion dollars in total revenue.

Last season’s NFL lockout was a financial pissing contest over how to split up nine billion dollars.

5: Football does not go on strike as much as baseball does.

The NFL has had a total of

five work stoppages in their 92 year history.

MLB has had eight work stoppages since its inception. Also, the players’ strike of 1974-1975 is still the record for the longest work stoppage in the history of professional sports.

6: Football gets all of their warming up done before the game.

After a new relief pitcher enters the game for the first time, he throws eight warm-up pitches.

These eight pitches come after he spent the better two thirds of an inning warming up in the bullpen. The eight additional warmup pitches are a waste of everybody’s time and they decrease the pace of games to a dull crawl.

7: Football has replaced

Baseball as America’s national pastime.

Since the Greatest Game Ever Played in 1958, professional football has been on the rise. From a ratings standpoint, the NFL destroys everything in its path. Pro. football has become a money making conglomerate. Also, the Superbowl is the biggest unofficial holiday in the United States.

Football season is officially in full swing, ready to crush baseball’s postseason in the ratings. The time has come to kick back, grab a beverage, and enjoy the 2012-2013 NFL season.

MEET MR. BROWN Christopher Dudek

Sports Editor Christopher.J.Dudek@pace.edu

Students and faculty will arrive to Pace this fall and be greeted by the newest member of the Athletic Department.

Drew Brown was introduced as the Director of Athletic Development earlier this summer. His job description includes overseeing all activities related to the promotion and advancement of funding for the athletic department.

The Saint Peter’s College graduate is looking forward to facing the challenges of his new Photo Pace Athletics job.

“I wouldn’t call it a challenge, Atletics Director Mark Brown. but something that will take a little time, as with joining any new Alumni Relations last year and organization, is learning the his- the Associate Athletics Directory of Pace University and the tor for External Affairs at Mercy athletic programs.” Brown said. College.

By an element of luck, Brown “Fortunately, being from the area and being a former student-ath- first heard about the job opening lete and coach myself, I will bring through a friend. He admits that because of that friend, he was some of that with me.”

The new administrator of eventually given the opportunity Pace’s athletic department has a to flash his credentials to the athplethora of administrative experi- letic department at Pace.

Pace’s Director of Athletics ence. Brown was the Director of

Mark Brown sited experience as something that separated Drew Brown from the rest of the resumes.

“Drew came to our attention pretty late in the process,” Mark Brown said. “He surfaced after we initially narrowed the pool of finalists but his wide range of experiences really made him stand out.”

Students and faculty alike may not have seen Drew Brown yet. However, Mark Brown has ample confidence in his newest hire.

“I know the students will react very positively,” Mark Brown said. “He is a genuine person who can walk into a room and immediately make people feel at ease. He’s also a sports nut so he’ll be around so much that he’ll be part of the family in no time.”

The newest member of the Pace family will have a role to play in Pace’s Master Plan. Parts of the plan include building new sports fields, constructing a new field house, and improving the lighting on the baseball field.

Drew Brown expects his role in the Master Plan to be centered around fundraising and the promotion of athletics on campus.

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