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PACE CLOSES MAJOR PARKING LOT Master Plan Construction Begins

Photo from PacePlvMasterPlan.com Pictured above: new campus quad that will take the place of Lot K. Quad will provide greenery and space for students to relax and host programming on campus.

Tamara Bonet Feature Editor

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As of Oct. 5, Lot K, the parking area near the Goldstein Fitness Center and Martin Hall, has been officially closed in order for Master Plan construction to begin.

With the closing of Lot K, many students think there will be

limited parking.

According to Dean for Students, Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo, this endeavor is the beginning of a new advancement for the Pace community.

“Lot K’s closing has been advertised for the past two years,” Moscaritolo said. “We’ve had so many meetings with the Student Government Association [and community meetings] with up-

dates about the closing.”

However, meetings may not necessarily the best way to attribute information to students. It wasn’t until the Fall Leadership Training held on Sept. 27, that students really took a hit from the beginning of the anticipated breaking ground of the Master Plan.

“I’m not fond of it,” senior communications major Rachael McMahon said. “I don’t think this

is a great time since it’s almost the middle of the semester; it’s one more added concern.”

Unfortunately, due to a delay in paperwork, construction is already about six weeks late. The delay has enabled students to prepare for the transition, but it is just now sinking in. When looking at the plan, students will be advised that there are about 2,100 parking spaces across campus; there is not

a parking problem, only a walking problem.

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Pace Reacts to U.S. Government Shutdown Taylor Longenberger

News Editor Taylor.B.Longenberger@pace.edu

The United States government shut down due to the spending bill that was not passed, early Tues. morning Sept. 30.

According to the U.S. Constitution, it is Congress’s duty to pass the federal spending bill

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that funds the government, failure to do so ultimately caused the government to shut down. The government’s fiscal year runs from October 1 to September 30, which is why if a spending bill is not passed before the fiscal year ends, the government shuts down.

The current debate between the Republican House and the Democratic Senate is mainly

over the incorporation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, more commonly called “Obamacare”.

The majority of Republicans want the new spending bill to include a change that will either defund or chip away at “Obamacare” and the majority of Democrats do not want the change. Due to this disagreement the process of passing the spending bill is at

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Take a look at one student’s Pace Travel Course experience in Rome, Italy. Photospread included.

a standstill.

People put the blame on both sides, some blame the Republicans others the Democrats, and there are even more that think that they are equally to blame.

The majority of students at Pace believe that both sides are to blame for the government shut down. Based on a poll done of 50 students, 56 percent believe that both sides are responsible. Over

half of the polled students believe the Republican House that is requesting the change in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care act to be changed.

“I feel that healthcare shouldn’t be a big issue,” sophomore film major Lexy Santiago

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Yogolicious, Aunt B’s, & Twist: A Froyo Faceoff Lindsay Burgess

Featured Writer Lindsay.Burgess@pace.edu

For all of the Pace’s frozen yogurt lovers, there is definitely more than one way to satisfy those taste buds with venues close to campus. In both Pleasantville and Briarcliff Manor, three yogurt bars, Aunt B’s, Yogolicious, and Twist, can all be enjoyed with Pace Flex dollars.

But, there are distinguishing factors that set each one apart from the others.

For college students on a budget, Aunt B’s in Pleasantville offers low prices, 24 flavors, and over 70 toppings, which is the most on record in Westchester County. For those who aren’t interested in yogurt, there is also a waffle maker at the front of the counter, so customers can enjoy a fluffy, crispy waffle with their choice of toppings.

Aside from the food aspect, Aunt B’s offers free games as well. One of the many games is the ever-classic Ms. Pacman, with an old fashioned joystick.

“I like Aunt B’s,” junior criminal justice major Bianca Blalock said. “They have more

of a variety and it’s a great spot to go and relax. You have entertainment and even tablets in the window. The atmosphere is really cool.”

Coming soon to Aunt B’s Yogurt Bar are hot soups, just in time for those chilly nights. Featured choices will be revealed later this month.

Also in the running is Yogolicious. Located in Pleasantville, Yogolicious offers 15 flavors of ice-cream and a mini-candy bar, amongst other sweets. For those who are sugar conscious, there are two no-sugar sherbet flavors always available.

Customers are able to create their own combinations and personalized servings since all treats are self-serve, making lines pass rather quickly.

They also have a selection of beverages ranging from coffee and tea, to milkshakes, smoothies, hot chocolate, Espressos, and cappuccinos.

The setting of Yogolicious also provides a modern, vibrant, upbeat hang-out. Activities such as birthday parties and Friday night karaoke occur.

“We support Pace athletics,” Cara Zayas, manager of Yogolicious, said. “We have all of the

Photo provided by Yogolicious Yogolicious’ motto “Bringing Our Community Together One Cup at a Time” is proudly displayed on its walls.

local schools up on the wall because this is our motto: bringing our community together one cup at a time.”

Last, but not least, is Twist Frozen Yogurt Bar and Sweet Shop, located in Briarcliff Manor.

Although the location of this sweet shop is in Briarcliff, that hasn’t seemed to stop business, particularly attracting students who live right down the road at the Briarcliff campus.

Career Services: Bringing Students & Employers Together Tamara Bonet Feature Editor

Tamara.D.Bonet@pace.edu

Graduation is a vital time in one’s life, but can also be challenging when students must face the workforce and attempt success in their career. Although daunting at first, students have an aid to assist them in their journey to success; Office of Career Services.

Each semester, Career Services hosts various programs and information sessions to prepare students for internships, careers, and life after graduation. One event in particular, the Internship & Job Fair, is held four times during the year (once each semester on each campus) and is an outlet for students to have face-to-face interaction with more than 100 employers. This is one the largest events with hundreds of student attendees, including undergraduates, graduates, and alumni.

“It’s important for students to do their due diligence,” Angelina Bassano, Director of Career Services said. “Do your research for each company and positions that are open, come prepared with questions, bring a lot of resumes, and come dressed as if you were attending an interview.”

But there’s more to the career fair than the average resume.

Since students are able to engage in direct conversation, they build an important relationship that sets them apart from other students.

For most students, asking simple questions about the organization or positions available may be the norm, but Ms. Bassano stated that the 30 second pitch is extremely important.

“You want to master the 30 second pitch so that you can say something interesting about yourself,” Bassano said.

Mentioning your major and recent experience in the field, and relating to the position in question are just a few things to include.

By explaining briefly what you‘ve done in recent positions, students give the employer more insight to their work ethic and personality without looking at a resume. It answers the questions of “Can you tell me about yourself?” or “What makes you stand out?”

“I’ve had two internships and when people hear what positions I’ve held, that’s what really makes the connection,” junior communication major Samantha Clarke said.

No matter how much students may think that the extra connection is not needed, Career Services recommends visiting regardless. The services they offer are for all majors.

But this is only a fraction of what Career Services offers stu-

dents. There are also other events, such as employer information sessions that occur throughout the year.

These sessions include workshops with Morgan & Stanley, as well as ESPN, which will be taking place this November and throughout the year.

Students can also meet with a career counselor to talk about their major (actual or intended), goals, and ambitions. They will also create a resume, work on interviewing techniques, and attend job search “boot camps,” which prepare graduating seniors and alumni for the job search ahead.

In order to fulfill the requests of all students, Career Services does offer other events for students interested in criminal justice, environmental studies, etc. Students are able to meet with employers in their field at the semi-annual fairs as well. It is also encouraged for students to reach out to Career Services with inquiries related to their field of study for the most accurate information about upcoming events. However, regardless of a student’s desired field, Career Services aims to make Pace students have a rewarding college experience.

For more information or to keep updated with upcoming events, visit their website or call (914) 773-3361.

“We actually get a lot of Pace students,” said Juan Alverio, manager of Twist.

For those who want to miss the crowd, most Pace students are at Twist between seven and nine in the evening, and during the lunch rush hour, which is usually between two and four in the afternoon.

At Twist, management wants and appreciates feedback from their customers. Every month,

new flavors are available to the public. A monthly poll of the new flavors gauges which are most popular among the customers.

Whether students love Aunt B’s variety, Yogolicious’ upbeat personality, or Twist’s monthly featured flavors, all can take advantage of the special discounts that each one of them has to offer the Pace community.

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Philosophy Club Courts Wisdom at Pace Carlos Villamayor Copy Editor

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Hearing the word “philosophy” one may think of old, solitary men with complicated ideas, but some of those skeptics here at Pace would be surprised to find their fellow peers engaging in the subject matter that has puzzled and inspired human minds throughout history.

Philosophy, for those who might not know, comes from the Greek term ‘philos’, meaning love, and ‘sophia’, meaning wisdom.

“It is important because it makes you a more conscious and aware thinker,” junior accounting major and president of the Philosophy Club Katie Szilagyi said.

“It makes you aware of the way

you think, of why you think that way, and also of the gaps in your thoughts.”

Philosophy is not exclusively about lofty, existential issues. The Philosophy Club meetings are centered on a topic or a theme. For example, last week’s meeting was focused on environmental ethics and how they apply to everyday lives.

The Philosophy Club has hosted thought-provoking events, such as a discussion panel on stem cell research, a subject that affects many. Last year, they also hosted a movie screening of Gattaca, which was followed up by a panel discussion on eugenics, a pseudoscience that played a role in twentieth century Nazism.

“Eugenics was partly behind the idea of mapping human DNA,” Szilagyi said. “Scientists said it would allow them to de-

termine diseases, possibly age of death.”

But then the issue becomes surrounded by the values of an individual.

“With issues like this, philosophy helps you see the missing things,” Szilagyi said. “It can be unpleasant at first.”

Szilagyi aims to broaden student minds and help others understand that philosophy is not a subject that is only limited to liberal art majors.

“People often think philosophy is too abstract for business,” Szilagyi said, “Yet there have been many CEO’s and even politicians who studied philosophy as undergrads. In the business world, philosophy helps students do better in exams, understand concrete concepts, think outside the box, and anticipate a lot more.”

Even day-to-day life gains

something from philosophy.

“It can help you with any conflict,” Szilagyi said, “It asks you to be an unbiased thinker, and this way you become aware of all sides of a situation. It’s very universal.”

Students can join the Philosophy Club to get perspectives they never considered before. The club offers an opportunity to meet new people and make acquaintances that will show one how they view the world.

The Philosophy Club meets every Tuesday at 9pm in Miller 28. In November, they will be hosting a screening of the film Fight Club.

As British writer G.K. Chesterton once said, “Philosophy is merely thought that has been thought out,” so take time to attend a meeting and get the thoughts flowing.

Students Prepare for Pace Makes A Difference Day

Photo from Pace.edu Pace students participate in last year’s Pace Makes A Difference Day.

Christopher D’Erasmo Featured Writer

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On the October 19, Pace students will take part in the fifth annual Pace Makes A Difference Day. These students will spread out across Pace and the local communities to provide a day of service to those in need.

Those involved will be going to White Plains, Pleasantville, Briarcliff, Hawthorne, Thornwood, and Mount Pleasant. When they arrive at their destination they will be starting projects aimed to help children, veterans, elderly, and the homeless and hungry.

Last year over 350 students were able to provide over 1,000 hours of community service in

less than one day.

This service to the community has been well received by the local communities who have routinely thanked the students of Pace for their hard work.

“Pace has received recognition from local newspapers for the service done to these communities,” Associate Director of Student Development and Campus Activities Shawn M. Livingston said. “There are dozens of letters that are written to the president of Pace every year.”

Each year there are different projects done in different locations.

“Two years ago we rebuilt a bridge for bikers and walkers, while 3 years ago we helped out a Baseball team at a local park,” Livingston said.

These community service projects also serve to bring Pace students together with the community. As students help the young and old or clean up and repair parks and bridges they start to become part of the community.

“For the past three years, I have worked on and off campus whether it was helping at a shelter or help clean-up a local park,” Charles R. Link, senior Adolescent Education Major, said. “I look forward to helping the community once again this year,” Link said.

Students that take part in Pace Makes A Difference Day immerse themselves in the community and believe that they have a duty to help out.

“I believe that a university should work with their communi-

ty and be a part of the community at large,” Link said.

Those that sign up for Pace Makes a Difference Day don’t have to pay for any fees or food.

All transportation is provided by the Pace bus service and any and all food provided is free.

Community service for Pace Makes A Difference Day also fulfills service requirements for an AOK-1 class.

According to Livingston, civic engagement is a core academic requirement that requires service attached to it. Serving through Pace Makes a Difference Day is one of the best ways to gain these hours.

Anyone who is interested in signing up for this year’s Pace Makes a Difference Day can register online through Pace University’s official website.

Master Plan Construction Begins Continued from Page 1 athletic), books, and materials for student events, only so much can be said until the actual construction begins.

McMahon isn’t the only student to address this concern. Faculty and staff are also affected by this change. It has been said by members of the Pace community that the time in which this phase is being executed is inconvenient.

“This is an essential parking area, and with homecoming so close, it’s not the best time to begin construction,” senior communications major Vincent Melita said. “I have no problems with the master plan; in fact, I think it’s a great idea to upgrade our campus.

Unfortunately, the execution of it just doesn’t seem professional.”

Director of Security Vincent Beatty, along with Dean of Students Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo and Director of Residential Life Debbie Levesque, met with residents of Martin Hall on Oct. 3 to discuss the upcoming closing.

Many students attended this meeting and asked questions that have been circulating, such as parking alternatives and what that means for students within the next year.

The plan is to have Resident Hall A structured by the fall of 2015, along with the environmental center relocated behind Paton Hall, two areas directly across from Martin Hall.

The roads will not be closed, however, construction is said to begin at 7 a.m. and finish no later than 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

It was mentioned that there are enough parking spaces to accommodate students and faculty, if used accordingly.

“I think the master plan is a great idea,” senior environmental studies major Christiaan van Zy said. “Consolidating the campus will lessen the number of shuttles and create a walking environment for students. Everyone has to deal with a little inconvenience for the betterment of the institution.

As Dean Lisa said, it will only strengthen our degree later on.”

With the Master Plan continuing until 2016, students are encouraged to plan ahead. There is much to be improved on, much more than what is being processed right now.

Plans for breaking ground are set for Oct. 23, and continuous updates will be made available to students.

Students can utilize the Pace Mobile App for updates while construction progresses, as well as for any changes that may occur due to weather, etc.

For more information on the Master Plan, please visit: www. paceplvmasterplan.com.

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Golden Key Honors Society Provides Pace Opportunity to Present in South Africa Reacts to Gov’t Shutdown Taylor Longenberger

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said, “and it should be accessible to everyone equally.”

Those that believe that specific parties are responsible are less, with 12 percent holding Republicans responsible and four percent holding Democrats. Although many students are very sure of their opinion, 28 percent of students are unsure whom they should blame for the shutdown.

Many Americans and Pace students have much to say about the current U.S. shutdown. For many it is shocking that the U.S. could allow a shut down at all.

Many students question the effectiveness of the shut down itself.

“I feel the government should never be shut down,” junior IT major David Wallach said.

For other students they see the shut down as a reflection of the country as a whole.

“It is a negative reflection,” junior English major Brett said, “on our country and its direction.”

With the national parks, postal service, and branches of the armed forces all being affected by the shutdown, many question what is kept running.

“Our nation’s defenses,” freshman education major LeeAnn Reynolds said, “should still be running in the event of a shutdown.”

Thousands of government employees and their families are being affected. Hitting close to home, students at Pace feel the effects of the shutdown as well.

“My parents are not getting paid,” sophomore biology major Joselyn DeWitt said, “which affects my whole family and makes things very difficult.”

The last time the United States government shut down was in 1995 and lasted for 21 days. No party knows for sure how long the shut down will last; it all depends on how quickly the disagreement can be settled. The United States waits to see an end to the shut down, but until the funding bill passes waiting is all one can do.

Professor Christopher Walther, through a Golden Key travel grant, was able to attend an international conference in South Africa from Sept. 20 to 21.

Golden Key is one of the largest honors societies in the world and Pace is one of the most active honor societies belonging to the highest level possible for a Golden Key Society. The gold level in which Pace belongs to, states that the society sponsors and cosponsors events, and provides scholarships, grants, and research opportunities.

“Golden Key Honor Society is a great opportunity for students to experience as much as they want from it,” said Walther, Golden Key Council of Advisors Member and Pace Chapter Advisor. “Students have the chance to apply for scholarships and grants just like the Travel one that I used to attend the South Africa Conference.”

There are 14 United States regional chapters of the Golden Key honor society including in New York, New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington D.C. There are also national chapters all over the world including in South Africa.

The regional conference in South Africa was not an open conference to all, but by acceptance only. Professor Walther was one of three thousand people that applied to attend the conference and was one of the 20 accepted. Fifth year counseling student Daniel Borakove accompanied Walther as a student teaching assistant. Walther presented on civic engagement and pro-social behavior at the conference and had one of the greatest attendances for his presentation.

“It was almost like I was famous,” Walther said “colleagues and students remembered me from previous conferences and were all interested in my presentation. The conferences are a great way to network for yourself and gain contacts all over the world.”

With the Golden Key Travel Grant, Walther traveled to South Africa for the conference and decided to make it into an even greater learning experience by seeing some of the country’s historic sites. He saw places such as Robben Island Prison where Nelson Mandela was held, a safari in which he was able to walk with the giraffes, and Boulder Beach more commonly known as Penguin Beach.

Photos provided by Christopher Walther Professor Christopher Walther and Daniel Borakove attended the 20th Annual South African conference, and were able to walk with the giraffes during their visit there.

“One of the greatest things at Boulder Beach was watching a homeless man feed a seal,” Walther said. “The man held the fish in his mouth and the seal ate in just like that!”

Professor Walther encourages students to become part of the Golden Key Honor Society and gain the opportunities that are available. If a student qualifies for the honor society they will be notified. There are currently roughly 175 students in the society, and 84

Students will be inducted on Nov. 3.

Opportunities to travel and gain scholarships, grants, and a networking connection through conferences are one of the best reasons to become a part of the society. Being one of the most active organizations on campus, their ten events this semester open to students both in the honors society and not.

Events include the Jumpstart “Read for the Record” which pro-

motes early childhood reading and sets a world record every year, a Lunch Buddies Halloween part with special needs students, and reading to the children of Pleasantville. Every event is co-sponsored by another organization, and anyone can attend.

Those interested in the Golden Key Honor Society are encouraged to attend an event and see all that can be learned and experienced.

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Roaming Rome: A Pace Travel Course Experience Cecilia Levine

Managing Editor Cecilia.R.Levine@pace.edu

Last summer I went on the best field trip of my life.

Technically, it wasn’t a field trip—it was a travel course. For $5,545 myself and 19 other Pace students made the decision to participate in the six credit opportunity provided by Pace (that’s cheaper than taking six summer credits).

“The course counts as an AOK II and fulfills Inquiry & Exploration or Open Elective Credits and is a Learning Community,” the course’s description on the Pace website read. “Special attention will be given to the art, architecture, religion, urban planning, and history of Rome in its Classical, Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern expressions.”

Sold.

There I was, ingesting recycled oxygen and staring at a pixelated map of the world on a 3x5 inch television screen. A cartoon image of our airplane was positioned on the familiar, western side of the Atlantic, serving as a reminder that I was going to Italy. Like most of the other students I was nervous to experience the unfamiliarity of Europe and feared being away from home. I later learned that this travel course served as a first experience outside of the country for many of my peers. According to Dr. Lawrence Hundersmarck, the trip’s organizer, advisor and mentor, this is the case almost every year.

Dr. Hundersmarck has been at Pace for over thirty years as a professor of philosophy and religious studies, and served as the first university wide chair of the dual disciplines department for twelve years. With multiple graduate degrees in philosophy and a PhD in history of religions from Fordham University, Hundersmarck is undoubtedly the best suited professor for the Rome travel course. If you know him, you can attest that his smiling eyes radiate comfort and convey delight for his passion of teaching.

He is also humbly brilliant.

Seriously though, the man is an encyclopedic prodigy. Throughout the trip he kept a steady stream of information flowing, faster than the waters of the mountains to the hundreds of Roman street fountains.

“It is the most exciting, intense and joyful learning experience of a student’s college career,” said Dr. Hundersmarck, who is now preparing for the course’s tenth anniversary. “Students bring their whole self; personalities and interests, which makes for a transformative experience.”

Because of the excellence that I experienced on my journey to the Eternal City, I will never be the same. I have seen the lavish décor of the Basilica Di Santa Ma-

ria Maggiore, a church dedicated to Mother Mary which is dripping with gold and plastered with precious stones, inhaled many cones of creamy gelato - which is incomparable to America’s beloved Froyo, and attended the Papal Mass Service in St. Peter’s square (despite my Jewish heritage). I simply can no longer accept mediocrity as an option.

“What is often happening with students is that they fall in love with excellence,” Dr. H said.

“Beauty, learning, and friendship; it’s about excellence.”

My trip to Rome opened my eyes to excellence. It forced me to dig deep, to live an unfamiliar life for close to an entire month and experience the brilliance of Rome with people that were once considered strangers. Something amazing transpired overseas, charged with intense emotion and connection, which made for a great sense of self-determination.

“I learned to be more independent and that it is okay to venture out,” said fellow participant and junior marketing major Alli Walther. “The trip made me want to do more by myself and made me gain confidence and to be independent.”

Undoubtedly the best part of the trip was the connection that I made with my peers. I was able to “Run Rome” with Sara, an activity where we would set out on long runs through the city. Up and down the Tiber River, through Piazza del Popolo and down The Corso. We surveyed the city to the beats of our iPods and breathed in the early morning air, which carried aromas of the pasticerias (bakeries) that were baking their daily pastry requirements. I compared gelato flavors with Matt, who at one point was eating up to an impressive three cones per day.

Vero runs with Alli for ice coffee, taxi hauling with Mary, scaling the Palace of Justice with Judy, Melissa, Alex and Sara. Each experience has significance to my new relationships and to the person that I have become.

Each year Dr. H makes sure to structure the trip with a perfect balance of structured experiences and free time, to better help students form interpersonal relationships with peers, and intrapersonal relationships with one’s self.

“Students should explore on their own,” Dr. Hundersmarck said, “so I am conscious of that space.”

The allotted free time that we had was spent from wandering the streets, exploring the fruit market, sampling high carb delicacies, and learning to navigate our way around Rome. Unproductive?

Hell no. I feel confident that I can do anything. It’s amazing how much I learned about myself just by conquering a new environment.

“The text is the city of Rome,” Dr. H said. “We actively engage the city, bringing ourselves to the

Photos provided by Cristina McGuire, Abi Winsted, and Cecilia Levine During the Rome Travel Course, students visited the Coloseum, the Vatican, and the statue of David, and attended the National Italian Holiday parade.

most awesome places on the planet. We come to places informed as learned, university students. The city is our classroom.”

It was a field trip jacked up on three and a half weeks’ worth of steroids. It was a patchwork quilt of excellence - from Nutella flavored M&Ms to the historical implications of the Fountain of the Four Rivers, to the David. The culmination of Roman adventures facilitated immense personal development.

“A university should change people for the better and if not, then they’re not doing their job,” Dr. Hundersmarck said. “Students return with confidence because travel broadens horizons and fosters independence and self-confidence.”

As Pace students, we are lucky to be offered this sophisticated travel opportunity. Theoretically it seems like just a trip to Rome, but it is so much more. It is an ex-

perience of a lifetime that opens doors for new relationships and self-reflection. The people that I interacted with on the trip are now permanent fixtures in my life. We are the only ones that understand the importance and immense value behind our Roman excursions.

We understand what it feels like to put hunger aside to make way for the Raphael Rooms, to take delight in being lost and finding our way back, and to be separated and reunited in Campo di Fiori.

One of the greatest moments of the trip was when the group got split up on one of our free nights.

We were miserable and concerned without the other half. We shared a genuine love and concern for the well-being of one another, much different from the love that I have experienced in any other friendship. Realer, better.

The most difficult aspect of the trip was not in the academics, the education came easy. We yearned

to engage ourselves in the city by discovering every crevice of every monument, wandering streets for hours because we couldn’t go to bed knowing that there were still places waiting to be uncovered.

We were hung up on every sentence that Dr. Hundersmarck had to say, we fought for the front-row at each visit because we knew that his words would foster enlightenment.

The most difficult part, however, was a draw between finding the courage to leave home and finding the courage to leave Rome.

If I could do it all again, I would. But next time, I’d eat more pizza.

The expected cost of the 2014 Rome travel course is $5,650.00.

The course fills up quickly therefore students are encouraged to register as soon as possible.

Please contact Dr. Hundersmarck (lhundersmarck@pace. edu) with any further questions.

Opinion

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page 7

Letter to High School Ended; Should Your Relationship? the Editor: In reference to the article “College Professors, or Glorified High School Teachers?” from our Oct. 2 issue

Dear Editor,

While most of our faculty, full and part –time, are highly educated, their range of competencies and teaching skills may vary as much as those of our students. High schools prepare our students with a broad range of these skills, not at equal levels of sophistication. We, as faculty, try our best to meet the wide range of learning needs we find in our classrooms each semester. Sometimes the faculty and students are not necessarily a good match.

I therefore encourage Student Government and the Provost, once again, to seriously consider using the Classroom Information Questionnaire I helped develop along with colleagues as part of the Provost’s Initiative Group on Faculty Assessment. It was actually initiated over 5 years ago by the Student Association and some of us in the Student Affairs Committee of Faculty Council.

It is not an “assessment” of the faculty’s competence, but rather a survey of learning activities and instructional style from which a student can make a more informed choice about their course experiences.

Respectfully, Marie Werner, Ed.D., LMSW Sociology

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Photo by Danielle Huebner Take a look at your relationship to see if it’s something worth keeping in college.

Sara Moriarty

Opinion Editor Sara.M.Moriarty@pace.edu

When I was a freshman, a senior told me “Never bring sand to the beach.” He was referring to relationships; he argued that one should not bring a relationship from high school into college.

High school kids are just that-still kids. Not yet ready for the “real world,” not yet fully grown into him or herself as a person.

People fresh out of high school should look into themselves more, before devoting themselves to another person. Sand easily slips away, and is easily replaced with more. Therefore, according to this theory, a high school relationship should not last.

However, as I was explaining this argument to a friend, another argument was made. My friend said “You say don’t bring sand to the beach, assuming that the sand is all the same. But I say a better argument is bringing a diamond to a jewelry store. There’s a lot of jewelry, a lot of other diamonds, but your diamond might still be the most precious and valuable of all.”

This argument made sense to me as well, and the fact that some high school relationships do work out and turn into lifelong, loving, ever-growing and changing bonds is a testament to the jewelry store theory. High school kids may, in fact, be ready for a deep and lasting devotion to another person.

Either way, some freshmen every year face the difficult decision of whether to break it off with a significant other or stick with the relationship that survived prom night, the stress of SATs, various high school homecoming shenanigans, and perhaps a lot more.

Couples in high school, in my

opinion, make the mistake of beginning to plan lives around each other. They picture themselves as always together, even if they go to separate, far-away colleges. They may reason that it will be only minimal trouble, because they will always have each other to go home to. Summer vacations, winter and spring break…it will all work out fine, surely.

But these couples may neglect to realize that college, like high school, is a time when much self-realization occurs. It is a time when young adults face the responsibility of figuring out their place in the world. With a boyfriend or girlfriend attached as a remnant of high school days, this place might be harder to figure out. Some couples turn out fine— both members of the relationship giving the other the space and freedom needed to decipher how the next several years will go.

So, some couples stay together and even grow stronger through this semi-long distance relationship. However, this is not always the case.

It is difficult enough maintaining the friendships made throughout high school, let alone maintaining a close and meaningful relationship with a significant other, who may grow more and more insignificant as the college semester rolls on.

I have witnessed several of my friends go through this my freshmen year, and I have helped some of them through their difficult decision.

So now, based on these conversations, I present a timeline I developed for the decision of dumping a high school sweetheart: The Love or Let Go Timeline September, Week one, first semester- Drunken flirting and option surveying.

Person in relationship goes to

a party, looks at all the options that are unavailable because his/ her relationship status isn’t single. In a drunken stupor, flirting occurs.

Week two: Some sort of realization.

Person may realize that his/ her significant other, left either back home or at another college, is the most important thing in his/ her lives that he/she doesn’t want to lose. A steady effort is thus made to keep up a growing relationship; skyping occurs at least twice a week.

On the other hand, person may realize that they don’t want the same things as their significant other. This person may want to slow down and enjoy life without planning a future with a girlfriend or boyfriend. This person may want to take some time alone to think about how they define themselves without attachment to another person. However, they are not ready to break someone’s heart, nor are they sure they will find someone as good and lovely as the person they spent their precious high school years with.

Thus, the classic case of diamond theory vs. sand-at-the-beach theory appears.

Approximately four weeks will go by...the thought of breaking it off with the boyfriend/ girlfriend gets put off as schoolwork piles up and family visits are made. The college routine has been set, and the boyfriend/girlfriend has been made part of that routine in some way or another.

Last weeks of October: The weather changes, and so do relationships Halloween approaches, and the jackets and boots come out.

The glory and freedom of the summer is officially gone. The seriousness of relationships again comes to mind. Holidays are swiftly approaching. Thanksgiv-

ing break is around the corner.

Couples will be reunited soon enough, only to part again and continue another semester apart.

Will the inner turmoil that comes with a long-distance relationship be worth it?

Another scenario: cheating.

This last week of October, the actions of September will be thought over. Did the person cheat, or desperately want to? Should the girlfriend/boyfriend be told? Or just broken up with? Or…neither?

The last week of October seems to be the time to decide what actions should be taken.

Has the relationship withered and fallen with the leaves of autumn? Or has it grown stronger to withstand the storm (that will inevitably come and cancel Halloween if the trend of the last two years continues.)

Thanksgiving break: Going home as a changed individual.

By the time Thanksgiving rolls around, the high school senior you knew yourself as last year has grown into someone else- the same person, but with different perceptions of the world and his/her place in it…. and different perceptions of the places of various people in his/her life.

Thanksgiving has thus become a notorious time for breakups.

A few days home, a few days to have the dreaded talk of breaking up face to face. Or, perhaps, the much looked forward to talk of a future together, though the breakup talk seems more common.

Stay true to yourself and desires for yourself as an individual; find someone who won’t hold you back from (as cheesy as this sounds) pursuing your dreams… even just finding a dream to pursue. Basically, follow your heart, eat some ice cream, man up, woman up, and make or break your relationship.

Opinion

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page 8

Office of Student Assistance Proves More Resistant Sara Moriarty

Opinion Editor Sara.M.Moriarty@pace.edu

Hand in your forms on time, and double check that they are received. Financial Aid claims to send out notifications when things are missing, but some disagree.

Ah, the dreaded trek to OSAthe Office of Student Assistance.

Walking up to the lovely brick building on a warm October day, I found myself enjoying the lovely weather and all nature had to offer.

Chipmunks scurried by, and birds chirped. Upon entering the OSA building, the chirping of birds change to the quiet ringing of telephones and the confused voices of students who didn’t know how it was possible that their FAFSA wasn’t in the system. The agony of a parent or two was apparent as they realized that payments must be made. This is the scene of Student Assistance. I have even heard one student refer to OSA as the “Office of Student Annoyance.”

“It’s almost a requirement if you go to school here,” said sophomore psychology major Christina Miller on troubles with OSA and financial aid. Miller is enrolled in a tuition plan, and claims she has run into discrepancies with OSA every semester so far.

Miller hasn’t had the worst troubles, however. There have been students that have had to move in late and register late because of OSA and financial aid dealings.

A student who chose to remain anonymous complained about an alleged lack of communication between OSA offices, the financial aid office, and students. “They are not on top of their game when it comes to communication.” The student went on to describe his troubles with OSA (again allegedly) “never getting the message” when it came to some extended loans being sent in. “Financial aid verified my loans, but OSA had no record of this.” He also complained that his account got voided due to a leftover balance

Photo by Danielle Huebner, Photo of Lauren Vazquez Financial Aid is a source of stress for many students.

from last year; he said “I thought my loans would cover it. OSA gave me no warning [about the fact that loans would not cover the balance].”

I walked up to OSA specifically to inquire about student complaints. I went to one of about six desks labeled “student account registrar.” The representative was very nice, politely telling me that my questions would be better answered by financial aid. She explained that financial aid and OSA were separate; financial aid deals with awarding students aid (although they never “touch any money”), whereas the Office of Student Assistance deals with billing and payments.

I went to the one financial aid window, and, after inquiring about a financial aid difficulty of my own, began asking questions.

Basically, the financial aid depart-

ment wants students to submit all their financial aid documents as early as possible- no waiting until August. Financial Aid Counselor Jennifer Cathers wanted to make sure that this point was made. “Read everything that we send you; don’t wait until August to submit forms. Some students do.” According to Cathers, all deadlines are clearly stated- she pointed to a sign on the desk stating “FAFSA due February 15.”

However, Cathers also admitted that sometimes there might be “system issues” that could pop up and cause trouble for students. It wasn’t said exactly how often this happens, but it is an understandable case considering system issues happen anywhere and everywhere there is technology.

Another reason for financial delays could be certain verification processes that the federal

government requires. This, according to Cathers, is another reason that financial aid could be slightly held up, and another reason to get your forms in on time in order to allow for ample time to settle any disputes or problems with the forms and verification processes.

“Continuing students get packaged in June. We send out notifications when requirements are missing,” said Cathers. Thus, students have most of the summer to make sure they have and can turn in any requirements.

Cathers also made the point clear that financial aid and problems that occur are “very unique to every student.” There is no clear cut answer to the problem of financial aid discrepancies other than getting forms in on time and checking that they are received and handled properly.

Clearly, some students disagree with the fact that Financial Aid claims they give ample notifications. Students must check their portal regularly, keeping an eye on their own accounts. Don’t depend on Financial Aid or OSA to immediately alert you when something is missing. “System issues” may or may not prevent notification or knowledge of missing forms- keep this in mind. Although Financial Aid claims that notifications will go out, it is more important to depend on yourself and your knowledge of your payment plans rather than wait for a notification from Financial Aid that may never come until it’s too late. File early, and be ready to call and file some more forms at any moment.

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Health

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page 9

Sit Where You Want and Study A Lot Katie Szilagyi

Health Editor Kaitylyn.M.Szilagyi@pace.edu

Where a student sits in class may be less relevant than students have been led to believe in the past, according to a study undertaken at Montana State University in 2007.

Steven Kalinowki, assistant professor of conservation genetics, and Mark L. Taper, associate professor of quantitative ecology, wrote, “First, we found no evidence that grades or student attitudes were affected by seat location…Our second noteworthy result was that students who chose to sit in the front of the lecture hall on the first class had significantly higher GPAs than students in the back.”

There are several reasons as to why some students may or may not do as well as others in a class.

The size of a class may play some role. Larger classes do not provide as many opportunities for students to be called upon and or volunteer to participate.

Student motivation within a course can fluctuate depending on whether a course is relevant to a

student’s major; if a course is relevant, a student may be more likely to take the initiative to study and do well.

Furthermore, some students are more apt to take initiative in their classes because of patterns instilled while growing up or due to extreme focus on achieving a future goal.

“On average, GPAs decreased by 0.1 point (on a 4-point scale) per row,” (Kalinowski and Taper).

This observation contributes to the idea that, perhaps, students with more self-determination are going to sit close to the front of the class.

To provide an example of how insignificant seating location might be, consider Student Government Association meetings.

Seating at these meetings is assigned alphabetically, based on the name of student organizations.

The most driven or responsible students are not chosen or appointed to sit in the front row, nor do they have the option. Student senators who sit in the front row at these meetings are no more likely to pay attention and take concise notes than those who are seated in the back.

The student sitting with a lap-

Photo by Alexa Lauro While some students may prefer sitting in certain spots in a classroom, where you sit has little effect on how well you learn. top in the front row may be on Facebook, while a student sitting in the back may be watching conversations unfold, participating in debates, and accurately typing the conversations which are important to the student body and vice a versa.

The location of student seating in correlation to students’ success in the class can be rather inconclu-

sive.

According to Pace accounting professor Robert Zwicker, “There’s usually a group in the back where [grades] aren’t that good. In the front, [grades] are usually good. There’s sometimes a kid in the front who doesn’t understand, so they don’t do well, but they’re learning. Kids in the middle [of the classroom] could

go either way. It’s a generalization. Last semester, I had a student who sat in the back and got an A.” Contrary to widespread belief and recommendations of parents of parents and professors, where a student sits in class is far less significant than how much he contributes to courses both in and out of class, during lectures and while studying.

Concussions: Head Injuries Now, Brain Damage Later Katie Szilagyi

Health Editor Kaitylyn.M.Szilagyi@pace.edu

This year, four former National Football League (NFL) players filed a lawsuit against the NFL, claiming that the league failed to protect them from the long-term health effects of concussions. The players were Jimmy Williams former player for the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers, Rich Mauti, formerly of the New Orleans Saints and the Washington Redskins, Jimmy Keyes, former Miami Dolphins athlete and No-

lan Franz, who formerly played for the Green Bay Packers. The concerns and endeavors of these men hold the NFL accountable for traumatic injuries bring to the surface a very relevant concern for serious athletes everywhere.

A concussion is medically defined as “an injury of a soft structure, such as the brain, resulting from a blow or violent shaking.”

The immediate symptoms of a concussion can include confusion, clumsiness, slurred speech, nausea or vomiting, headache, dizziness, balance problems, sensitivity to light and noise, difficulty concentrating, issues with memory and slow reflexes. It has

been proven that there can sometimes be abnormal brain wave activity for years even after the impact. Concussions can be difficult to detect, which only adds an additional element of concern. Older athletes that have suffered from concussions have been known to develop symptoms similar to Parkinson’s as well. Athletes who return to sports too soon after a concussion and receive yet another blow to the head can end up with permanent brain damage.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is very aware of the possible consequences athletes could face once a concussion has occurred. 1.6 to

3.8 million concussions occurs in sports and recreation every year.

With the knowledge that concussions cannot be eliminated altogether, the NCAA drafted legislation in Aug. of 2010, which “requires each member institution to develop its own concussion management plan for reducing the risks and safely treating injuries.”

Pace University’s Policy for Concussion Management requires an athlete to be evaluated and diagnosed by a certified athletic trainer or physician before being immediately removed from a game or practice. A follow-up must then be completed for further evaluation, and physicians

must inform the team coach of any and all updates. Pace’s Athletic Department’s Policy and Procedure Manual reads, “Approval for return to play will be made by the team physician. Past medical history of concussions may affect the length of time the athlete is out.”

The most important facts to consider are that concussions should not be treated lightly, the NCAA does its best to ensure that college athletes will receive proper treatment should any such injury occur, and Pace University has a plan in place should anything happen to any of its student athletes.

Artificial Sweeteners May Pack a Sweet and Sour Punch Katie Szilagyi

Health Editor Kaitylyn.M.Szilagyi@pace.edu

Studies conducted earlier this year show that artificial sweeteners, such as Splenda, Sweet and Low and Equal, are not as harmless as some would believe.

Artificial sweeteners are synthetic, sugar substitutes. Sweeteners react with receptors on the tongue that make people think they are consuming calories, which they are not. Common artificial sweeteners include aspartame, which can be found in Equal and NutraSweet, saccharin,

in Sweet’N Low and sucralose, in Splenda.

The list of health benefits of artificial sweeteners is concise, short and basic. They do not affect tooth decay or cavities, so it is possible to consume the substitutes without causing deterioration to one’s teeth. They have little to no calories, which is beneficial for individuals focused on weight control and weight loss.

Finally, for individuals with diabetes, artificial sweeteners have less of an effect on blood sugar levels because they are not carbs.

Concerns regarding artificial sweeteners have recently left people wondering if consumption

could lead to illnesses as extreme as cancer. So far, no such evidence would indicate the aforementioned. However, it is known that aspartame, for example, can contribute to Alzheimer’s. In fact, most documented side effects of aspartame intake are neurological; they affect the brain, spinal cord, and nerves. Artificial sweeteners have also been known to raise blood insulin and glucose response. The constant release of high levels of insulin can lead to type II diabetes, leaving people with symptoms such as unexplained weight loss or gain, fatigue, blurred vision, infections and more.

“…[Splenda] is not inert- it does have an effect. And we need to do more studies to determine whether this observation means long-term use could be harmful,” said published doctor of Medical News Today M. Yanina Pepino, PhD in May. As of right now artificial sweeteners are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for consumption. Even so, the FDA has decided there is an acceptable daily intake (ADI) for these sweeteners. When the FDA established ADIs, they are generally 100 times less than the smallest amount which could lead to health complications.

There is no shortage of diet beverages offered in Kessel.

These beverages often contain sweeteners such as aspartame, saccharin, and sucralose. Splenda and Sweet’N Low are also both offered as sweeteners for tea and coffee in the cafeteria.

Fortunately, it seems that at least for right now, daily intake of artificial sweeteners does not drastically affect one’s health. Of course, scientists and researchers are learning more and more about these products every year, so it might be best to keep updated.

Entertainment

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013 Page 10

This Week at the

JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER 405 Manville Road, Pleasantville

www.burnsfilmcenter.org

Enough Said Enough Said is a sharp, insightful comedy that humorously explores the mess that often comes with getting involved again. A single parent, Eva (Julia LouisDreyfus), is dreading her daughter’s impending departure for college. She meets Albert (James Gandolfini) - a sweet, funny and like-minded man also facing an empty nest. As their romance quickly blossoms, Eva befriends Marianne (Catherine Keener), but this new friendship just may mean the end to her new romance.

Nicole Holofcener. 2013. 93 m. PG13. USA. Fox Searchlight.

Wadjda In a country where cinemas are banned and women cannot drive or vote, writer/director Haifaa AlMansour has broken many barriers with her new film, Wadjda, the first feature film made by a female Saudi filmmaker. Wadjda is the deceptively simple story of a young girl living in a suburb of Riyadh determined to raise enough money to buy a bike in a society that sees bicycles as dangerous to a girl’s virtue.

Haifaa Al-Mansour. 2013. 98 m. PG. Germany/Saudi Arabia, Arabic with subtitles. Sony Pictures Classics.

Photo from AMC.com (Left to right) Jessica Hecht, Adam Godley, and Bryan Cranston during a pivotol scene of Breaking Bad’s series finale.

Pace Reacts: Breaking Bad “Felina” Derek Kademian

Entertainment Editor Derek.H.Kademian@pace.edu

WARNING: This article contains spoilers.

Amidst government shutdowns and angry bikers, the only thing that Pace students seem to be talking about is the epic conclusion to Breaking Bad. The journey of the five, season-long show was wrapped up Sun., Sep. 29, leaving most fans satisfied.

“I think the ending was perfect, especially for a show with such an elaborate story,” senior criminal justice major Stephanie Vargas said.

Senior environmental studies major James Ward agreed with Vargas.

“I think it all tied together well, especially compared to how Dexter finished up,” Ward said.

Showtime’s Dexter had its series finale last weekend and received negative reviews.

Some students felt its finale was a bit empty in regards to the surprises that Breaking Bad has become known for over the years.

“Don’t get me wrong, I liked the ending, it answered all the questions I had, but at the same time I wanted more wow moments that we were used to,” a student who chose to remain anonymous said.

Even students that had only seen a few episodes decided to tune in as well.

“I had only seen a few episodes and I wanted to watch the show Revenge,” senior psychology major Marly alice Sciullo said, “but between my friends and how much it was in the news, I decided to watch the finale, it was almost portrayed as an historic event.”

Ever since it was announced last year that this would be Breaking Bad’s final season, there had been a surge of interest in the show. According to the show’s director Vince Gilligan, a lot of the recent attention can be traced back to Netflix, which offered both new

and old fans the option to catch up on the show.

“I’ve been watching the show for years and now all of sudden everyone is really into it also,” Ward said. “It’s not a bad thing though, I’m just happy the show is getting the recognition it deserves.”

For any fan that hasn’t heard yet, everyone’s favorite two-faced lawyer is getting his own show, suitably named Better Call Saul.

Now that Breaking Bad has come to its epic finale, the new matter at hand is if fans will tune in.

“I’m not normally into spinoff shows,” senior finance major Mike Metesan said, “but because it’s Saul and the premise seems interesting, I’m sure that it will live up to its name.”

My two cents: It all depends on how you see it. Some people looked for the explosive nature of the show, while others look at it from a more cinematic approach.

For instance when we see Jesse Pinkman during the scene where he is creating the box for his

woodshop class in high school, it was what he described as his moment of perfection. This scene has so many alternate meanings that as viewers, we don’t know what to make of it. Without seeing the end of the episode some would think that this is Jesse’s version of heaven and that he was going to die. Creator Vince Gilligan crafts this scene to fit into the finale just as magnificently.

As one of the Netflix viewers that binge watched Breaking Bad over the summer, I feel the finale was perfect. Fans got to see Walt make amends with Skylar and be honest with her for a change. Hank and Gomez’s bodies were found and Pinkman was freed for the first time since meeting.

The final scene of the episode alluded to the show’s obnoxiously overplayed commercials which read, “Everything bad must come to an end,” (Walter White). I don’t believe we will see a piece of television as well crafted as Breaking Bad for quite some time. In the mean time, I think I’ll call Saul.

Ghost Events: Why No One Showed Up Derek Kademian

ParaNorman A marvelously spooky story of a small New England town whose witch-hunting past catches up with it—and of the bullied 11-year-old boy who’s the only resident who knows what’s going on. With inventive stop-motion animation by the same folks who made Coraline, ParaNorman is frightfully magical fun.

Chris Butler/Sam Fell. 2012. 92 m.

PG. USA. Focus Features.

Entertainment Editor Derek.H.Kademian@pace.edu

Typically, student organizations make sad attempts at advertising their events. At most, they scatter flyers throughout Kessel promoting soda, music, or movie watching. Unfortunately, it is all too familiar which is why it is no surprise that only five people attend the actual event. Fraternity Alpha Chi Rho (AXP) held a breast cancer awareness event, and due to this form of advertising, those in attendance were only the organization’s members.

The event, a screening of the film 50/50 and separate charge for popcorn and water, was aimed at promoting awareness and raising funds for the American Cancer Society (ACS). All of the proceeds

were supposed to go to the ACS. “We’ve done this before for Autism Awareness last year and had the same turn out,” AXP President and junior media communications major Joseph Robinson said.

Clearly there is an issue with students attending events. Apparently Pace’s Student Development and Campus Activities (SDCA) is trying to determine what makes for successful attendance.

“We’re trying to implement a system that tells us how many students go to events, possibly a system in which we will use card swipes,” Coordinator for SDCA Caity Kirschbaum said.

The new system is still in its early stages, so there are no official details of how it will work.

Based on speculation, if SDCA can see how many students are at-

tending, then they can get a better understanding on what kinds of events are successful. The SDCA can then approach the issue with evidence and help create events that everyone will attend.

But it isn’t just a lack of interest in certain events; it’s also about timing.

“Some events tend to be either at night or earlier in the week when students are in class, which conflicts with their schedules,” Kirschbaum said.

The film 50/50 is 100 minutes long, meaning that students might not feel obligated to attend the full length of the film.

“People will show up, watch some of the film, and just leave,” Robinson said. “We understand though, we all have a lot going on between school and other responsibilities, so it’s tough to keep their

attention.”

Scheduling and attendance pose as major issues for organizations looking to attract students.

One of the biggest struggles, however, is simply informing people of events through advertising and reputation.

“Everyone’s go-to marketing is ‘Oh, let me just put a flyer around campus,’ and that has consistently not worked,” Kirschbaum said.

“During the Leadership in Life training we had, I emphasized on the fact that if you have a strong reputation, people will come to your events just based on that.”

Whether organizations are raising money for cancer research or for t-shirts, everyone shares the common goal of bringing in students, making some money and providing a good time.

Entertainment

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PREP Hosts The Shining Derek Kademian

Entertainment Editor Derek.H.Kademian@pace.edu

Last Fri. night, members of the Public Relations Editors and Producers (PREP) and the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) organizations hosted a screening of Stanley Kubrick’s classic, The Shining.

The movie was originally intended to be screened as a drive-in.

“One of the main things we were going for is the fact that Pace Pleasantville is in its 50 anniversary as a campus,” media communications major Monique Jordan said, “so we thought it would be nice to reflect on what people did back then for fun and have a great time doing it.”

The original location of the event was scheduled in the parking lot behind Miller Hall, but due to the rain it was relocated to Gottesman. Students could have brought their cars or chairs, which would have made for an old-school aura.

“Yeah, it stinks, we had every-

thing ready for our drive-in, but I guess mother nature didn’t like the idea, it definitely would have been a lot more festive,” Jordan said.

PREP underwent major changes since last spring, when the Public Relations Club and the Students in Communications Club joined forces. Having all of the communications students billed under one name makes it easier for students to network and stay connected with people in their line of work.

“It made sense to combine everyone, if we know of someone who needs an editing or public relations intern, we let everyone know through Facebook and get someone on the job,” Jordan said.

“It’s also great way for students to get to know other people in their field.”

PREP is the only recognized communications club on the Pleasantville campus.

“Because we aren’t as big as the nursing and business majors, this is a way for the communication students to bond over a movie,” junior media communications

Sports

Photo by Derek Kademian Students at the PREP event watching The Shining major Samantha Clarke said. “Our club is still relatively new so we thought it would be a great way to get our name out there and show that we’re about business but we like to have fun doing it.”

The event had a large turnout, especially for one that was mainly devoted to movie watching.

“I’m really surprised that this many people came,” Jordan said.

“Our EventBrite page only had a

few people signed up so I was nervous walking in. I definitely think that we’re going to do this again and hopefully we can go with our original plan!”

Setters Look Forward to Next Home Game Natalia Alvarez Pagan Sports Editor

Natalia.M. AlvarezPagan@pace.edu

With the next home game for the Pace Football Team on Sat., Oct. 12 against Bentley, The Setters are looking to execute their plays in order to get a win.

Bentley is currently 3-2, while Pace is 0-5. But that doesn’t change things for The Setters, who will go into this game just like it was any other.

“We will take our normal course of action in preparing for Bentley,” head coach Chris Dapolito said. “This is including film study, where we watch several games of our opponent and break down their schemes in all three phases of the game. We then take a close look at their personnel and see how we match up against them. From there, we decide what schemes we will have in place for that week, and get as many reps in practice as we can to perfect our execution.”

Focusing on their past mistakes, the team aims to improve their strength and plans on taking things one game at a time.

“If we know our assignments to the point where we can execute them during the game, then we are confident we will be in a position to win the game,” Dapolito said. “Our main concern is how

Photo from Stockton Photo, Inc. Pictured above Cameron Davis at the game on Friday against Southern Connecticut State

our team is executing. Every team has their own style, and that means that we need to tweak our schemes to ensure that they are sound to attack theirs.”

The Setters have not been able to beat Bentley over the past four seasons, with the latest

lost coming in 2012, when Pace lost by a score of 42-0. Dapolito knows that Bentley runs a good program, and that they are tough competition.

“Bentley has always been a very well prepared team,” Dapolito said. “Coach Boerman

and his staff do a tremendous job with their players.”

The Setters will take on Bentley at 1 pm, and with it being “Pace Goes Pink” Day, t-shirts will be on sale for $5, and donations will go on to benefit the Northern Westchester Hospital’s

Breast Institute. Kids 12 and under will be able to gain free admission to the game.

To learn more about gameday promotions, or to check out the football schedule, visit the Pace Athletics website.

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Wednesday, October 9, 2013

SPORTS New Experiences Shape Swedish Basketball Player

Photo by Danielle Huebner Swedish native Lovisa Hagberg pursues her passion for basketball as a forward on the Pace women’s team.

Natalia Alvarez Pagan Sports Editor

Natalia.M. AlvarezPagan@pace.edu

Sitting outside at one of the outdoor tables on campus, Setters basketball player Lovisa Hagberg walked up smiling and said, “It’s so warm outside!”

A native of Sweden, Hagberg knows that this warm weather is something she cannot take for granted, for it can get quite cold in her home country.

“70 degrees is probably as hot as it will get over there, and then it can get as cold as a few degrees below zero,” said Hagberg, a ju-

nior transfer student majoring in criminal justice.

Coming from a different country, adjustments are necessary. But, gaining new experiences, learning about another culture, and meeting new people are part of the reasons why Hagberg chose to come to America in the first place.

“I’ve always enjoyed traveling, and I’ve been to many different countries, pretty much every continent besides South America,” said Hagberg, who is a transfer student from Saint Peter’s University. “But the truth is that nothing compares to America or New York for that matter. Everything is so different over here.

In Sweden we don’t really have fast foods; stores aren’t open 24/7. Over here people are more outgoing.”

With her outgoing personality, Hagberg fits right in, and she admits so herself saying that she has gotten used to the American life.

“I feel like I am an American, it’s just my accent that gives it away,” she said.

Being far away from home can be tough, but Hagberg has been enjoying her time here in the United States and knows she is where she needs to be.

“I don’t miss home that much,” said Hagberg, who also spent some time in Arkansas as a foreign exchange student when

she was in high school. “I like being away from home; it gives me the chance to be independent. I go home in the summer, and love going home, but after like a month I really want to go back.”

New experiences aren’t the only reason why Hagberg decided to come over to the United States. She has been playing basketball since she was about eight years old and chose to pursue it further at Pace.

“Basketball is my life,” said Hagberg, who played for the Swedish National Team from 2009 to 2011. “It’s definitely a lot different over here too. Here we are more defensively minded, it’s a lot more competitive, we have the one-on-one here as well,” she said.

Playing for two years in Saint Peter’s, Hagberg was recruited by Pace, and it’s a decision that she couldn’t be happier about.

“I really love playing here at Pace,” Hagberg said. “I played some summer showcases and then the coach here at Pace just came up to me, and showed interest and then I decided to come here. I think our coaches here are absolutely amazing, I respect them a lot, and they have helped me grow as a player. I also came to Pace because I just wanted to try something different. I wanted to check out a new program, a new team, and so far it’s been great. The team is just fantastic, we all work really hard, and the whole vision for the team is really just great.”

Hard work is one of Hagberg’s admirable qualities, as she is someone who is always looking to get better.

“For me basketball is not about how many minutes you play, that doesn’t matter. What matters is what you do with the minutes that you are in the game,” said Hagberg, who is a forward for the Setters women’s basketball team.

“It’s about going out there and making every second count, making sure that you do your best. So even if we lose the game, if you play to the fullest of your capabilities, then you have no regrets, because you know you did everything that you could.”

That kind of mindset is something that Hagberg will be taking with her after she graduates from school, regardless of what she does.

“I chose to major in criminal justice because I want to make a difference,” said Hagberg, who most likely wants to work as a lawyer. “I think there is a lot of need for people in that field, and there are so many different levels, a lot of different areas that you can go into. I either want to be a lawyer, or maybe be a forensic scientist like in CSI. But I want to be behind the scenes, because it can get rough out there.”

Aside from basketball, Hagberg is also a huge fan of skiing, something that she does a lot when she goes back home to Sweden.

“I love skiing and snowboarding, really anything that I can do outside,” Hagberg said. “You guys don’t really have many places to ski over here, unless you go upstate.”

Hagberg and the women’s basketball team will be looking to get off to a good start on Sat., Nov. 9 against Queens.

Pace Athletics Plans to Add New Women’s Teams Natalia Alvarez Pagan Sports Editor

Natalia.M. AlvarezPagan@pace.edu

Pace’s Athletic Department recently announced that it is adding two new teams to the department, women’s field hockey and women’s lacrosse.

With these two sports gaining popularity, Athletic Director Mark Brown thought that now would be the best time to get started on these programs.

“These two sports have be-

come very popular in the NE-10, and our tri-state area,” Brown said, who has been working at Pace for about three years. “It’s also very popular among high school athletes, which are our main recruits. As a school we are always looking to expand, and to meet the demands of the students.”

Adding these two sports to the department will allow Pace to better meet the regulations of the Title IX Law and will open more opportunities for female

athletes, whether they be incoming students, or established Pace athletes.

“We have three large men’s sports programs here at Pace, but the women’s programs aren’t very large, unless it’s something like rowing,” Brown said, “But about 60 percent of the students at Pace are women, so we want to take advantage of that. Adding these two teams also enhances the campus experience. We can get more people to come to the events, as we’re giving them two

new sports to watch. It’s a great benefit for us.”

Currently, the plan is to have these two teams be ready to compete by 2015. Lacrosse would be ready for spring of 2015 while field hockey would be ready in the fall; a lot of work goes into accomplishing this task.

“It’s very hard and time consuming to build a program from scratch,” Brown said, who graduated from Georgia Tech. “You have to create a business model, you have to look at the costs,

what equipment you are going to need, you have to look for coaches, and then of course you have to get recruits.”

Along with the two new teams, Pace is also planning on building new facilities for the different teams, as well as a new multi-purpose turf field.

“I think its great news,” junior marketing major Annalisa Aceto said. “I am very proud of Pace for expanding our athletic teams and empowering women to be athletic.”