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Charlamagne Bails on SGA Pace Code

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

SOCA Hosts Thanksgiving Extravaganza Jonathan Alvarez Editor in Chief

Photo by Derek Kademian The Student Government Association compensated for Charlamagne Tha God’s abscence by providing food from Buffalo Wild Wings.

Derek Kademian

Entertainment Editor

Due to a last minute contract disagreement, television personality and radio talk show host Charlamagne Tha God backed out of appearing at the highly anticipated Pace Code event held by the Student Government Association (SGA).

“He informed us at noon that he wanted a car service and we had already paid him for transportation. He wanted to eliminate the price, and because it was so last minute we couldn’t do it,” SGA board member Ashley Lora said.

Aside from the sudden increase of transportation costs, Charlamagne also demanded that he only wanted to be at the event

for an hour, as opposed to the longer time in which he would have had a meet and greet with students allowing them to take pictures with him.

This didn’t stop the hosts of the evening from providing the event.

“We never planned on having him host the event, he was only supposed to provide input into what we were talking about,”

said Lora, who is also a junior history major and political science minor.

Pace Code aimed at getting students to be honest with each other in an entertaining environment. The idea was loosely based upon the hit MTV shows Guy Continued on Page 9

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An Environmental Clinic: The First Of Its Kind Taylor Longenberger News Editor

Pace will be offering its first ever Environmental Policy and Practice Clinic starting in the spring of 2014 on the Pleasantville campus.

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Learning Community comprised of two courses, Environmental Information, Communication and Innovation, and the Environmental Clinic. The two courses together are six credits and allow students to fulfill an Area of Knowledge one (AOK1) course as well as a writing enhanced (WE) requirement.

“These courses will provide a

lens on the processes that shape how we care for, or neglect, the environment in which all other aspects of our lives play out… doing business, raising a family, hiking and fishing, and everything else,” Professor Andrew Revkin said. “Students will work in a team environment, as a professional ‘firm,’ with faculty from the Pace Academy and

from throughout the university, including the Law School.”

According to the Pace Academy for Applied Environmental Studies, the two professors involved in the clinic, John Cronin and Andrew Revkin, are both Continued on Page 4

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Colleges and universities pride themselves on diversity, but does this diversity appear in athletics as well?

Amidst the holiday season, Students of Caribbean Awareness (SOCA) plan to deliver an event to give Pace students something extra to be thankful for: the annual Thanksgiving Extravaganza.

One of SOCA’s highlight events brought on to campus, the Thanksgiving Extravaganza will take place Monday, Nov. 25, at 9:30 pm in Wilcox Gym. Thanksgiving Extravaganza has been an event held over the past five years at Pace. The purpose of this event is to bring the Pace community together through food and entertainment, as well as to raise money for Autism Speaks and allow students to find out more about SOCA. “When I first came here, I thought that the Pace community was very close, but as the years went on it became more cliquish and everyone became more separated.” SOCA vice-president and senior secondary education major Judith Destrade said. “So that is why this event is a great way for people to come together, say what they are thankful for, and meet a whole bunch of different people.”

Destrade hopes to have a large turnout this year and to raise money for Autism Speaks, an organization which SOCA is working with for the first time.

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SOCA Hosts Thanksgiving Extravaganza Continued from page 1 cacy organization, dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Half of the proceeds from Thanksgiving Extravaganza will go to the charity.

“I think it is important for us to donate to worthy causes because it is a real part of life,” alternate senator of SOCA and senior applied psychology major Alicia Thompson said. “At school we are having fun and focusing on our studies, but there are people here who are affected with autism and other disabilities, so we should not marginalize them and forget about it. So why not contribute to a cause, because these organizations work off of money. Why not support those who need support?”

Thompson also sees the Thanksgiving Extravaganza event as a way to not only raise

money for the charity, but to also bring awareness to the topic and create a larger forum for students on the subject.

“It is just a good atmosphere too,” Thompson said. “We are a family at Pace. We might not know each other personally but we are essentially a community.

It’s a nice way to start off the holidays.”

SOCA plans to showcase unity and culture through cosponsoring with different organizations such as NPHC, DHOSA, and the 808s.

“It feels good that we are bringing people together; especially during a time to realize what you have and be thankful for it, and getting the chance to be with people that you care about, ” SOCA secretary and psychology major Melissa Adolphe said. “It has a very homelike type of feel.”

Celebrating the thanksgiving spirit, students have a chance to eat a wide variety of foods as well as the traditional thanksgiving meal.

“During a time when meal cards are low; the highlight of

this event is food. We don’t want to stray away from the traditionally food students usually have, but we also plan to have all types of chicken, peas, rice, Indian cuisine, Spanish food, a variety of desserts and different types of drinks,” senator and senior marketing major Winnie Tyson said, who looks most forward to seeing the Pace community come together and bond.

Although preparation for the event can be difficult, SOCA aims to deliver entertainment and showcase campus unity.

“We want everyone to come regardless of race, creed, or religion,” Thompson said. “We want you to come and enjoy yourself; we want to show a unified front.

I hope everyone leaves with a feeling of contentment.”

Admission for the event is four dollars and students can sign up via Eventbrite. Students can sign up on the SDCA website under the upcoming events registration. Students interested in SOCA can learn more by attending the organizations meeting on Mondays at 9:15 pm in the commuter lounge.

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Building Your Personal, Spiritual Story Tamara Bonet Feature Editor

Religion and spirituality are attention grabbers, especially in college. This year, Hanukkah and Thanksgiving fall together, providing a unique type of celebration. Hanukkah will be celebrated Nov. 27-Dec.5, with Thanksgiving falling on Nov. 28.

Sister Susan Becker had much to say about students and spirituality on campus, including her thoughts of the Hanukah and Thanksgiving crossover, focusing on the idea that the holidays are about tradition, family, and developing a personal story.

“Everyone has a deep story,” Campus Chaplain Sister Susan Becker said. “We all have our personal story, which makes things unique to us.”

A story is comprised of many components, including a specific detail that is important to one’s life. Sophomore Emily Weiss,

finds that family celebration is one way to keep tradition alive.

Since there isn’t a set break for students to celebrate with their families, individuals within the Jewish community are making the most of this break.

“The Jewish community is actually excited about this,” sophomore biology major Emily Weiss said. “Who doesn’t love a double celebration?”

Weiss went on to say that there is much excitement in her own home because her family loves to celebrate and engage in their traditions. While this holds true to her, there are instances where being in college may have the opposite effect on students. Becker mentioned that some individuals stray from spirituality in their young adulthood and begin to rebuild their story later on. However, some do try to keep their family values alive, adding to their individual story.

“It is hard to stay true to tradition while in college,” Weiss said.

“I’ve experienced it first hand, but I make the most of it. Traditions will always stay alive as long as you have faith.”

Since there are individuals who may not be able to engage in the same celebrations with their families, Hillel, a student organization for those interested in Jewish culture, will be hosting a dinner to celebrate Hanukkah and Thanksgiving. The event is open to all students, free of charge, and will be held on Dec. 5.

“It’s important that students are able to celebrate this wonderful time with others,” Weiss said.

Religion and spirituality have some sort of presence in life, based on the individual, with the purpose of guiding and adding to a story. Students can continue to add to their personal story, just as Becker and Weiss have.

Students that are interested in learning more about spirituality resources on campus, can contact Sister Susan Becker at sbecker_ tmp@pace.edu.

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This year, Hannukah and Thanksgiving will overlap, giving the Jewish community the opportunity to participate on a wonderful blend of cultures and spirituality.

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Charlie Link describes himself as as an individual who is not only engaged in his community, but is a loyal friend to all.

Setter Spotlight: Charlie Link Tamara Bonet Feature Editor

All over campus, there are individuals who have had an impact of some sort. One gentleman, Charles R. Link, has been turning heads since September 2010.

There are qualities that are desired when meeting new friends, and some of them include loyalty and acceptance.

“I’m the type of person who helps others who help each other,” senior adolescent education major with a concentration in earth science Charlie Link said. “Everyone in the world is different, so why change that since no one is perfect, including me.”

But there’s more to Link than meets the eye. He sees himself as not only a student leader or advocate, but as a friend. He has served on the executive boards of FEA, Hall Council, IFC, his Fraternity, Alpha Phi Delta, and SGA. Link has also been an employee of Pace since 2011.

“There is a challenge in being a student and being a student employee,” Link said. “You have to be able to go from student to employee and be able to maintain that mentality.”

Link doesn’t let anything get to him, even his studies. With the stress upon him to completing his degree, he is also able to balance student teaching and his social life.

He has described himself as an individual who makes the most out of all situations and learns from his everyday life. Between being an active brother of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity and in other organizations, some have said that he never disappoints.

“I would describe Charlie as an influential individual with passion for everything he does,” senior childhood education major, Matt Indik said.

But being passionate isn’t everything, Pace is in his family’s history. In 2004, Link’s sister graduated from Pace, paving the way for him six years later. Some may feel as if this is the beginning of a legacy, but Link sees that as only part of his experience.

“Coming to Pace is probably the best decision I’ve ever made,” Link said. “I feel at home here and can’t picture myself anywhere else.”

Pace has provided Link with numerous opportunities, both academically and personally, allowing him to become as active as he has.

CRU: Providing Spirituality, One Student at a Time Tamara Bonet Feature Editor

The line between religion and society is often blurred, but being as students on campus, there are outlets to clear those misunderstandings. CRU, a non-denominational Christian organization, is open to care for all students, regardless of their creed.

“We want to encourage everyone to explore God together,” Vice President and senior communications major Kerêne Edie said.

The organization has grown in the last year, extending to individuals who are a part of other

communities. Weekly meetings are a place for students to gather and discuss topics and issues that members or friends may be facing. The personalities of these members resemble a melting pot, reflecting the diverse student body of this campus.

“Our goal is to minister to the students,” Edie said. “We make an environment for students to feel comfortable. There are no stupid questions.”

During meetings, the organization educates members on practical ways to de-stress and handle everyday situations. By extending a hand to students, CRU hopes to bring spirituality to those seeking a little encouragement.

For individuals who may be

unable to attend meetings, they are welcome to drop a note or prayer request in their Prayer Box, located in SDCA. And for those who may feel uncomfortable attending, there is no need to. Edie spoke of CRU as being a family away from home.

“CRU teaches about the Christian religion and their values, just as another organization would do with their topics of interest,” sophomore biology major Emily Weiss said. “Why not have an organization that does this?”

Events are another way CRU has become popular amongst students. Although Operation Christmas Child is CRU’s larger event, Silent Scream and I’m a Diva are just a couple of the organization’s

more popular events that spread the word of empowerment.

“Silent Scream is based on suicide awareness, and I’m a Diva is based on women empowerment “Edie said. “The two bring awareness to the different situation, empowering each other to do better. It’s partnered with Jenesaisquoi, a women’s empowerment program, and is designed to empower women in finding themselves while aspiring to be who they wish to become, despite the views of society.”

In every organization, events and members play a big part in the structure, but there’s always that one member who goes above and beyond. Edie expressed her extreme thanks to CRU’s presi-

dent, Lindsay Burgess.

“Lindsay has really gone beyond expectations,” Edie said.

“She is a jack of all trades and is always ensuring business and leisure are taken care of. She’s the president for a reason and I admire that.”

Edie went on to say that she wants students to feel invited to attend CRU’s events and learn new ways of experiencing life.

She also stated that she has seen “beautiful changes” in the members, and hopes that they continue to have positive and beneficial experiences to last them through their years.

For more information on CRU, please contact Kerêne Edie at ke32844n@pace.edu.

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Peer Mentoring Concept, A Work In Progress That Hopes For Progress Taylor Longenberger News Editor

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“Environmental Policy and Practice Clinic is designed to be a professional training ground and a community service opportunity for all undergraduate students, no matter their interests,” Professor of one of the Courses John Cronin said.

Environmental Clinic is first of its kind Continued from Page 1 nationally and internationally recognized as experts in environmental issues. Students will have the opportunity to work along side both of these professors to create a learning experience that may change their lives.

“Professors Cronin, Land and I share a passion for dissolving walls between disciplines,” Professor Andrew Revkin said.

“Specialized knowledge is vital but only gets put to use when it’s part of a bigger conversation. We all are also practitioners as well as scholars.”

With the incorporation of much more than a typical environmental studies course, the clinic offers a large scope of knowledge that can apply to students of all majors.

“EPPC is designed to be a professional training ground and community service opportunity for all undergraduate students, no matter their interests,” Professor John Cronin said. “We are encouraging students from all majors to register because understanding advocacy skills is necessary for everyone, every profession, and every aspect of society.”

The idea behind the development of these courses is that they are much more than just requirement fulfilling, they are courses that all students would benefit from and learn how they fit into the environmental world.

“The helpful thing about environmental policy is that it is the intersection of law, business, natural sciences, economics, political science, health, history, education, technology and more.

Look at climate change…it is in the headlines every day because every segment of society has a stake in it,” Cronin said. “Environmental policy is a diving board that lands you in the center of the national political and social conversation…and no matter your career, you will eventually encounter environmental policy

issues. EPPC also has the added benefit of bringing a unique experiential and service dimension to student resumes.”

EPPC students will work with the Pace Academy for Applied Environmental Studies and have full advantage of the workspace and support facilities that it provides to them full-time. Pilot courses have been taught by the Pace Academy faculty that have already tested the undergraduate clinical model, which is very similar to these courses.

“Based on the experiences [of the pilot courses], and the mission of Pace Academy to involve students from all majors, and faculty from all schools of the university, we decided to offer this six-credit clinic that provides undergraduate students a professional-level experience,” Cronin said. “We are as excited about it as we know the clinic students will be.”

Some students have already expressed the interest that they have in the course; with registration occurring this week, they were planning their schedules to make sure that the class fit in.

“It sounds interesting and I feel like it’ll be cool to be a part of the first group of undergraduates in the course since up until now, graduates have only had this opportunity,” junior applied psychology major Mychael Lotoky said. “It’ll be fun to be a part of the start of undergraduate involvement in the course.

It will be a good experience to have a client and work through the problems with them, like a real-world experience.”

Both students and the professors are looking ahead to the brand new experiences that can be had with this first of its kind environmental clinic.

“We’re passionate about fostering a culture of innovation and inspiration,” Revkin said. “These courses, as a laboratory, will shape shift each year depending on the issues of the day, reflecting that spirit.”

The Student Government Association (SGA) and the Pleasantville Lab School are partnering in hopes of creating a mentoring program to link undergraduate students with the students of the Lab School.

The Pleasantville Lab School of Pace University launched on Sept. 9, with the help of the School of Education. The Lab school is a transition program for students ages 18 to 21 that attended Pleasantville High School or high schools in other regional districts. The students are housed on the Pleasantville campus to help with transitioning. Through internships, the Lab School helps students with vocational skills and focusing on living. Although it has only been open for the last two months, the program has continued to look for ways to expand.

Michael Voron, who helped open the Lab School, presented the concept of a mentorship between the students at a recent SGA meeting.

“The Lab School was a concept developed based on the need for appropriate educational experiences for students with cognitive and intellectual disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder,”

Michael Voron said. “The Peer Mentoring concept was brought to me by the Student Government Association’s Executive Advisor, Shawn Livingston. He had mentioned to me that the SGA has been exploring ways to start a peer mentoring program and we both agreed that maybe utilizing the Lab School as a launch pad may be a good idea to bring forth.”

The Peer Mentoring concept hopes to create a link between undergraduate students and the students of the Lab School. Mentoring opportunities provided by the concept would allow students from both groups to become involved.

“I feel that all individuals should have opportunities to participate in any appropriate activities in their communities,” Voron said. “Sometimes, the disability that someone has may prevent them from participating in an activity due to cognitive limitations and skills required, but, in my opinion, there should always be efforts and attempts made by all parties to facilitate the participation in opportunities that are available in one’s community.”

Undergraduate students involved in the program would be continuing to follow the basic principles of Pace and would make the Lab School students

feel like part of Pace.

“Our students of privileged circumstance need to be aware that because of their privilege (a private collegiate education) that they too have responsibilities.

The Lab School is housed on our campus, is a partnership with other areas of our university and therefore within Student Government we believe that it is in our mission and role to welcome them as such,” Associate Director of Student Development & Campus Activities Shawn Livingston said. “In addition, service and civic engagement are core values of our educational philosophy at Pace and this is another great opportunity for our students in their learning process.”

Currently there are several students volunteering and interning for the program from various schools within Pace. The goal of the mentoring program is to increase the number of students involved and create a greater tie between the undergraduate students and the students of the Lab School.

Although many of the aspects of the mentoring program are still in the developmental stages, the program is continuously being worked on, with SGA and The Lab School hoping to have it completed and up and running for the spring of 2014.

Briarcliff Events See Decrease in Pleasantville Participation Christopher D’Erasmo Featured Writer

Less and less students from Pleasantville are attending the Briarcliff Events.

Although extremely few students from the main campus go to these events, Briarcliff does hold a large variety of get-togethers. Some of the examples events held this semester are poker nights, scary movies, costume contests, and scavenger hunts. Briarcliff offers a variety of events that cater to a large audience.

While several students could try to say that they never go due to the shuttle times and class, it should be noted that unlike most events on the main campus, all events that transpire on the Briarcliff campus happen at night after the last classes have ended. Pace Perk events, start at 9:30 p.m. at the earliest, but usually not until 10:15 p.m. Most, if

not all, of the other events on the campus also happen at this time, if not later.

While few from Pleasantville go to the events, it does not mean that Briarcliff event-goers are not enthusiastic about Briarcliff happenings. There are many students that come to almost all of the events on Briarcliff and have attested to enjoying them. .

“People don’t want to come from Pleasantville,” senior marketing major Aneta Siwiec said.

“I think it is because of the shuttle.”

While the shuttle could be a hindrance, due to the 40-minute wait if one misses the outgoing bus, it may not always be the only reason for missing the events.

Even if one were to have missed the 8:25 bus there would still be the opportunity to catch the 9:15 bus and still make it there before the event even started.

This could prove disastrous for some events in the future as the Pace Master Plan kicks into

effect. While the empty rooms around campus may provide enough room for most of the events, the space that Briarcliff has provided will no longer exist.

Only a handful of people on both campuses know that Woodward Hall, where the bus stops in Briarcliff campus is a 200 seat cinema room that is used for theater classes as well as the current production of 4,000 Miles.

Those who plan these events that use these spaces find that it is near impossible to get the Pleasantville students to come over, especially during the day.

For those interested in attending an event on Briarcliff, there will still be several events in the near future.

“The talent show is next, followed by open mic night and Madin and Feria Terminate,” Siwiec said.

All these events will take place on Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. in the Pace Perk Café.

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Meet the New Greeks Tamara Bonet Feature Editor

Every semester, students take the time to explore the various organizations on campus, and Greek life is no different. This semester, 36 individuals opted to take a chance and become part of this growing community.

“This year’s turnout out was pretty good,” Assistant Director for Greek Life, Robert-Thomas Jones said. “We have 36 new members, which is double from fall 2012.”

Sophomore nursing major and psychology minor Nicole Badolato spoke about her experience as a new member of Sigma Iota Chi Sorority.

“They made me feel comfortable; it’s like a second home,” Badolato said. “The sisters are dedicated not only to the organization, but to each other. I’ve learned a lot about myself and I couldn’t ask for anything more.”

Aside from new members, the respective recruitment chairs and educators have similar views on the celebration of their new members.

“I’m proud of our new members and feel

they will contribute greatly to our organization,” senior applied psychology major and brother of Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity Joshua Molyneaux said.

Molyneaux went on to explain his excitement for the growth of the Greek community. He also said that new members often take on more responsibilities, and become more active on campus, something he hopes will continue. Robert-Thomas Jones also went on to express his excitement of pursuing a campus goal of students involved in Greek life being 20% of the full-time undergraduate population.

“I hope these new members persist and graduate from Pace with academic excellence,” Jones said. “I also would like for them to leave new legacies and unmatched campus traditions for our entire campus community to enjoy.”

The organizations involved in fall New Member Education were: Alpha Chi Rho Fraternity, Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, Delta Phi Epsilon Sorority, Nu Zeta Phi Sorority, Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority, Alpha Lambda Sigma Sorority, and Sigma Iota Chi Sorority.

For more information about Greek life on campus, please contact Robert-Thomas Jones at rjones@pace.edu.

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Opinion Among Other Things Sara Moriarty Opinion Editor

Here, I will rant about date conversations. I’m sure most of those who are reading this have been a date that ended up being more awkward than a slow dance in middle school. I’ve been on several of these dates, and I have noticed a pattern in the conversation – or lack there of.

Conversation, when “done right,” can open many doors. From job interviews to dates, good conversation is imperative. However, we know opinions are all subjective. Therefore, one person will likely have different expectations of “good” conversation. The definition of quality, worthwhile discussions differ with every person in every situation.

Herein lies the problem with date conversation. After the initial “How are yous” and the general “where are you from, what are you studying” type of questions, discussion should theoretically flow smoothly with transitions and mutual interest in what is being discussed, all with the point of getting to know each other better.

In my opinion, a quality date entails getting to know more about the other person’s values and important interests.

Thus, the conversation is what ultimately will define a date or even just hanging out and casually texting as good or bad. But what if this smooth, casual, important, and intriguing conversation doesn’t happen? Odds are one of the two parties in attendance will attempt to force conversation to avoid awkward silences or to just tell an “interesting” story.

However, methods of avoiding silences often backfire, leading to more silence and more fodder for next day’s gossip/ latest terrible date story.

Some have attempted to fill lulls in date discussion with the overused fillers and small talk.

This is fine for running into an acquaintance at the grocery store, but – in my opinion- is not usually fine for a date. There are many examples, one of which being the “Lovely weather we’re having.”

Odds are, the guy or girl across the table knows how the weather is. He also knows what it will be next week, because he probably has a smartphone and watches TV. Thus, this might be immedi-

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College is about finding ourselves, and learning from any and all experiences. Here, I’ll examine the implications behind anything and everything- from classes to relationships, from Twitter selfies to self-realizations… among other things. ate convo dud, unless he’s a meteorologist and the conversation becomes deeper and more interesting, an unlikely occurrence at this point.

Others might have a tendency to turn information about themselves into complaints. In my opinion, this is not the best first impression to give off. For example, one might say to a date “I’m so stressed out I have a research paper due and work is killing me...” A date is no place to complain. Discussing interesting research topics or work after a relevant transition, on the other hand, is a better option for conversing smoothly and letting the other person know about your interests and studies.

Then, there are the conversation fillers that are just outright desperate. For example: “So…. how’s life?”

Don’t ask questions like “how’s life” if the person’s life status in question has already been covered in opening conversation and/or is evident on various social media networks. In other words, “how’s life” is a stupid question to ask in the middle of a date/ hangout session. The “how are ya’s” were already asked in the beginning of the date. Life probably hasn’t changed much since then.

Another negative date conversation problem is pointing out your own appearance flaws, which a man did on a date with me once. I didn’t find the flaw unattractive but I did find the fact that he brought up the flaw to be very unattractive. No matter how desperate you may be to keep convo flowing, or how self conscious you may be, don’t feel the need to excuse your minor appearance flaws. Odds are the other person has not even noticed, and the excuse will only bring the flaw to his/her attention.

Finally, don’t be too forward on a first date. Granted, some people might appreciate this. But the first date should be about getting to know the person, so I’m saying to be careful about coming on too strong. Being straightforward is very good, but there is a fine line between letting someone know your feelings toward him/her and making him/her feel smothered before having decided on his/her feelings toward you. Again, getting to know the person first is key. And one more thing, don’t forget to “be yourself.”

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Photo from Pace.edu Some Pace students don’t have the most “school spirit,” but this might change once the Master Plan is finished and students will be on one campus in Westchester.

Will Master Plan lead to more school pride?

Sara Moriarty Opinion Editor

“No one really gets hyped. It (Pace University) needs hype!” sophomore communication arts and journalism major Raven Rafiq said in regard to the amount of school spirit at various Pace University events.

Some students seem to be lacking in their Pace pride which can be attributed to several different things. I, as well as others, argue that the Master Plan and consolidation of campuses will help increase school spirit. The Briarcliff vs. Pleasantville debate is thus taken to a new level.

Pace students often debate over the benefits to living on Briarcliff versus living on Pleasantville and vice versa. Mostly, arguments involve things like whether the convenience of living on Pleasantville is better than the convenience of having your own bathroom in Dow or New Dorm.

Other arguments could include food at Kessel compared to food at Briarcliff’s cafeteria. But now the argument has become one of two campuses versus one campus. Students argue that the separation of campuses is one factor in the lack of school pride, and perhaps one campus will bring more spirit to the school.

Living on Briarcliff, I sometimes don’t feel inclined to travel the whopping three miles to the main Pleasantville campus for a sports game or another event. I do consider myself involved on campus and I would say I have Pace spirit and pride. However, I will admit that I haven’t been to a sports game since homecoming. Also, I left homecoming very early to do homework (lame, I know.) But I didn’t leave because the football team is not the greatest. I left because I ac-

tually had to finish some errands, but I would probably have left early regardless because I didn’t feel excited or “hyped” about the game. I was lacking spirit. Some students blame sports teams for the lack of Pace pride, but I argue that there are other factors, with a major one being the separation of campuses in Westchester. I had to completely leave campus to run my errands on Briarcliff, whereas if I lived on Pleasantville I probably would have stayed and possibly mustered up some more Pace pride for the homecoming game.

This lack of spirit isn’t necessarily a Briarcliff and Pleasantville issue, but some students, including commuters, do agree with me and say they would go to more events if the campuses were consolidated.

“Briarcliff people seem isolated from events. With the bus schedule, it might be difficult for them to make or stay for events.

The Master Plan will bring everyone together, “ Rafiq said.

Basically, the argument is that more students will get involved on campus if there was just thatone campus. But some argue that if students want to be involved they will find a way no matter what their campus-housing situation is.

“If I wanted to be involved with anything, I wouldn’t let living on Briarcliff stop that,” sophomore psychology major Eric Medina Rivera said.

But right now, spirit seems to be lacking with more than just sports events.

“Kids are just not excited about Pace events,” sophomore Mariam Parwez said.

Others heard my questions, and several students chimed in with statements such as “Of course we lack spirit. Why would you go to see a losing sports team?” and “I didn’t even know

the date for homecoming. We need better communication.”

These students didn’t want their name on their negative opinions. The point about the “losing sports teams” was countered with someone saying that the baseball and women’s basketball teams are very good, but the turnout of Pace students to these games remain low. Many students agreed with the statement that they would only go to games if they had friends on the teams.

With regards to communication, I think that students need to take more of an interest in the events at Pace, and then maybe they would notice the fliers hung on the walls throughout Kesel.

Yes, communication can always be improved. But, in my opinion, the majority of major Pace events such as homecoming are advertised clearly, as long as you read the flush flash and your email once in a while.

From the status of sports to the amount of communication and advertisement of events, these other arguments may very well play a role in the lack of Pace spirit. But my point about consolidating campuses leading to more spirit remains.

Raven Rafiq, who transferred from the city campus, made the point that students at the city campus can walk to the main Pace Building from most dorms.

In her opinion, this is one factor that leads to students in the city allegedly having more “hype” when it comes to events like drama club performances.

“I do think it [the Master Plan] will be good for Pace because the look and feel of the campus is improving,” said Medina-Rivera.

“Since everyone from Briarcliff will be here it will no doubt increase their involvement.”

Health & Beauty

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Page 7

The Struggle of the Caveman Diet at Pace Catharine Conway

Health & Beauty Editor

College is the epitome of unhealthy eating habits. With the care packages full of candy and chips, students cannot seem to get away from the processed and artificial goodness that are craved 24 hours a day. Society grew up loving the cheesy Cheetos and crumby Chips Ahoy cookies.

Kids were raised around fried foods. Chicken fingers, French fries, onion rings, a greasy bacon cheeseburger, and on the special days, deep fried Oreos, just to name a few.

There’s no doubt that there is nothing better than cookies and milk at night. However, somewhere along the way, society forgot that at some point, kids have to stop eating milk and cookies for the rest of their lives.

As young adults age, their metabolism slows down tremendously. The time frame is different for everyone, but it is inevitable. What students do not realize is that while their bodies are changing, their habits are not.

So what can they do to change those unhealthy dietary choices?

The ideal diet, also known as the Caveman diet, consists of lean meats, fresh fruits and vegetables as well as natural nuts and berries. These are combined with basic calisthenics such as jumping jacks, squats, leg lunges, and push-ups.

There are not many places

Young, Broke, and Fabulous Bad Habits Already?

Four Steps to Break Them Catharine Conway

Health & Beauty Editor

Photo from WarriorNutrition.Blogspot.com According to cavemanpower.com, “The Caveman Power Diet increases energy, the ability to burn fat, and gets you in touch with your natural instincts. It’s not just a way to lose weight, it’s a health approach to making your body indestructable.” these food items can be found in the Kessel dining hall on a regular basis. If grilled chicken is desired, students get a bland and unappetizing piece of meat.

There is no steak, no pork, and no fresh fish. If there is at all, it is sitting in a stainless steel trough open for all bugs and germs to sample the buffet.

While the accessibility is not the greatest at Pace, it is still the

students’ responsibility to put their health in the forefront of life.

Students don’t need to be afraid to find the healthy foods.

Students can go grocery shopping to buy the steamed vegetables that are craved. While fruit can be on the more expensive side, it is the perfect midday snack to hold over the hunger that will be filled later with pro-

Smoothie of the week:

tein and vegetables. Pace students can take the bus into town on Saturdays and get fresh produce from the Farmers Market in Memorial Plaza from 8:30 to 1 p.m. There, new things can be tried and it can be learned how much Pleasantville has to offer intelligent foodies like those in the Pace community.

Catharine Conway

Health & Beauty Editor

Vegan Blueberry Protein Smoothie Ingredients: 3/4 cup ice (cold gluten-free almond, soy, or coconut milk) 2/3 cup blueberries (frozen, organic, if possible) 2 tbsps protein powder (Nutribiotic Vanilla Rice) 1 drop of stevia (serving, or agave, to taste)

Directions: Combine ingredients in a blender or Vita-Mix container.

Cover tightly. Whip until smooth and frothy. Pour into a fancy glass. Sip. Feel fabulous. *Not a stevia fan? Not a problem. Just add two teaspoons of raw sugar and you are good to go*

Photo from GlutenFreeGoodness.Blogspot.com

As a freshman, my motivation level was at an all time high when I came to college. I was determined to complete my work and to be ahead so I could enjoy the neverending social life. As time went on, however, priorities started to shift. I realized I was spending too much time staying up late with my friends. I ate too many times at the Pace Perk, and no matter how much I love my Pizza Rolls, I was sacrificing my sleep and in turn making my class work suffer.

Thankfully, I realized this just in time to catch myself before I fell into the deep hole and spent the rest of the semester trying to dig myself out. Thus, Step One had already been achieved: admitting to myself that I had a problem.

Step Two involves changing ones environment. This allows the initial temptations to disappear.

If it isn’t around you, you do not have to worry about making that choice that could drag you down.

Research suggests that our environment provokes certain actions even while someone is actively trying to stop a habit. When you know your friends are going to the Perk at 12:30 in the morning, go to your room and watch television.

Step Three includes replacing your habit. Eat too many chips at night? No problem! Eat some almonds or a banana instead. There are easy substitutes available to subdue the tempting late night munchies. Go to bed late watching Netflix until the wee hours of the morning? Set an alarm with a general time where you should be heading to bed. These are some simple solutions that can be transferred into any aspect of your lifestyle.

Step Four means to be patient!

Statistically, it takes 21 days to form a habit. So that means in order to change your life, you must be diligent for over three weeks.

However, everyone is different.

Everyone’s habits vary and the plan to set realistic goals for yourself is recommended. Take everything one day at a time and never forget that you will reach your goal eventually.

With the end of the first semester approaching, schoolwork is very important. It is make or break time and I choose to make my first semester of college a successful one. What will you choose?

Health & Beauty

The Pace Chronicle

Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Page 8

Flies in the food?

No, thank you.

Catharine Conway

Health & Beauty Editor

Place a cup in a soda dispenser and about six flies will surround the heads of Pace students.

Put ketchup into a plastic cup and there they are, two flies swimming in their glory. Want yogurt for a quick snack? Not yogurt that has been sitting out uncovered for hours and hours so all the flies can feast as they please.

So the real question should be, what germs do flies carry that could potentially be on the food in the cafeteria? The answer comes in multiple parts: typhoid, cholera, salmonella, and other pathogens. Ingesting food or water that has come in contact with feces of an infected species transmits typhoid. Symptoms may include fever, coughing, and diarrhea. Because of their small size

and large intake of food, flies disperse feces constantly. By doing this, they can spread typhoid and a multitude of other diseases on any given surface. Cholera is also transferred through consuming food or water that contains bacteria from an infected person or animal. These symptoms may include heavy diarrhea and vomiting which can cause extreme dehydration. Salmonella poisoning can be caused from improperly treated milk, eggs, or various meats. Symptoms that may develop are fever, vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal cramps.

What is the simplest solution? Cover the food. It provides peace of mind to young students who are concerned about the food they wish to consume. At the salad bar, yogurt bar, and hot food buffet, plastic coverings would be very beneficial to the Pace community.

Photo from I4D.MIT.edu Those pesky little flies can cause a large host of problems for your health.

Entertainment

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Page 9

Charlamagne Bails on SGA Pace Code Event

Photo from Revkin.Bandcamp.com Album artwork for Professor Andrew Revkin’s first solo album A Very Fine Line

Revkin Walks A Very Fine Line Derek Kademian

Entertainment Editor

Senior Environmental Fellow for Pace’s Academy for Applied Sciences Andrew Revkin has released his first album A Very Fine Line, a mix of folk, blues and bluegrass.

Revkin is no stranger to the blues; he bought his first guitar from a shop in Nova Scotia when he was 17.

According to his press release, “The guitar looked like it had been in a bar fight, but I could see it was a Gibson, so I swooped.”

It was after this moment that Revkin learned how to play a variety of string instruments including the banjo, mandolin and fiddle. He mostly performed as a solo act until the early 2000’s when he met local commuters on the Hudson Line while traveling to his job at The New York Times,

and they formed the band Uncle Wade. Revkin took some of their tracks after they broke up, which provided some foundation for A Very Fine Line.

Taking time to focus on his career in journalism, Revkin graduated from Brown University and has achieved great strides in his field. He has won two awards from the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences and his book Burning Season was turned into an HBO movie, which won several Emmys, Golden Globes and a Screen Actors Guild award.

His career in journalism is quite notable, but in the past decade he’s started to put more effort into his music. After playing with legendary musician Pete Seeger several times, Revkin acquired his help to write some of the earlier tracks of his album.

According to Revkin’s website: “Pete wrote the music notation for A Very Fine Line for me

after he heard me play it at the [Beacon Sloop Club] years ago… he also scribble ideas for suggested tweaks to the song “Arlington”, my song about the uncertain future of national cemetery.”

The main inspiration behind A Very Fine Line hits close to home for Revkin.

According to his website, “I spurred by in part by a stroke in 2011, it deprived of using my right hand…which is the one that does most of the work, as the title song of the album goes, ‘most of your life you spend walking a very fine line’ and I didn’t want to waste any more time.”

The album also talks about other experiences like love and loss, death and other social issues that Revkin is interested in.

A Very Fine Line was released last week on his BandCamp (http:// revkin.bandcamp.com/album/avery-fine-line) account where you can listen to and purchase it.

Photo by Derek Kademian Qadry Harris of the Student Government Association shares his thoughts at the Pace Code event in Gottesman Room.

Continued from Page 1 microphone.

It was in this moment that students started loosening up and Code and Girl Code in which the topics kept flowing. Diet and television personalities, such as exercise was next on the hit list, Charlamagne Tha God, voice and for every insult about Charttheir opinions on specific gender well’s Food Service, Harris had topics that are usually swept un- a quick rebuttal, disproving their der the rug, especially in casual beliefs with statistics and facts.

Then they switched the forconversation.

“I’ll be Charlamagne up in mat to the popular hashtag here,” senior philosophy major #ICANT, which gave students the opportunity to complain Qadry Harris shouted.

SGA brought up topics that about the ridiculous things they most students have strong opin- see around the campus.

“When freshman girls wear ions about, making it more relatheels and short dresses up to able.

To make the idea more relat- townhouses; #ICANT,” yelled able to Pace students, SGA mem- one student, creating an outburst bers brought up topics that most of laughter and cheering from students have strong opinions everyone in the room.

Other topics were brought about.

“I think people love it be- up, some gaining more attencause they already know the tion than others. Regardless of show, and it’s a way for people to whether or not Charlamange Tha realize what goes on campus; the Bail showed up, SGA was able to hush-hush kind of stuff. It also fill up Gottesman Room.

“I would really love to do this lets them share what they think is considered ‘normal’ and what again; we just aren’t sure how relevant Guy/Girl Code is goisn’t,” Lora said.

They started off the evening ing to be next year, so we might with the topic of dating on cam- have to rebrand it. I just think it’s a great way for all of us to get pus.

“I would never ever suggest together in a laid back environanyone should date anyone from ment,” Lora said.

Pace,” one student yelled into the

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Holiday Meditation

with Sister Susan Becker

Tuesday, December 3 at 9:30 p.m. at the Townhouses Come and share your holiday beliefs and nurture your personal spirituality.

Entertainment

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Page 10

This Week at the

JACOB BURNS FILM CENTER 405 Manville Road, Pleasantville

www.burnsfilmcenter.org

12 Years A Slave Based on the true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery.

Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael Fassbender), as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity.

Steve McQueen. 2013. 133 m. R. USA. Fox Searchlight.

Photos by Sara Moriarty ABOVE: First place winner Abigail Bucknor belts out “Listen” by Beyonce. BELOW: (Top) Ryan Shields plays an acoustic cover of “Chasing Cars” by Snow Patrol. (Bottom) Francesco Blandino and Joe Casarella play a cover of Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train.”

Phi Sig Hosts Annual Talent Show Cecilia Levine

Managing Editor

Dallas Buyers Club Matthew McConaughey delivers a critically-acclaimed performance as a Texas cowboy who discovers that he is HIV-positive and has a month to live. Unwilling to give up, he takes matters into his own hands, but this means joining forces with an unlikely band of renegades and outcasts.

Their shared struggle for dignity and acceptance is a uniquely American story of the transformative power of resilience in the early days of the AIDS crisis.

Jean-Marc Vallee. 2013. 117 m. R. USA. Focus Features.

Stuart Little Based on E. B. White’s classic book about the mouse who becomes a beloved part of a human family, this movie is a complete delight. Stuart (voiced by Michael J. Fox) is a debonair, adventurous little guy who drives a car, sails a boat, and contends with a wisecracking cat (voiced by Nathan Lane). Hugh Laurie and Geena Davis play his human parents.

Rob Minkoff. 1999. 84 m. PG. USA. Sony Pictures Entertainment.

Phi Sigma Sigma (Phi Sig) showcased its annual talent show in the Gottesman Hall of Kessel Student Center on Thurs. Nov. 14. The event acted as a platform for Pace students to come forth and exhibit their hidden talents.

Dean Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo, Residence Assistant and Alpha Phi Alpha brother Sungi Clark, Director of Student Development and Campus Activities (SCDA) Rachel Carpenter, and alumni Sammie Finch and Vinnie Birkenmeier were the five judges of the night.

“We judge based on fun, crowd enthusiasm, and talent,” seasoned and fourth time judge, Vinnie Birkenmeier said.

The acts ranged from strolling, to singing and poetry. Phi Sig sisters lined the near wall of Gottesman to cheer on fellow sister and host, Brianna Finelli.

Act One opened with fire as junior David Goldstein’s acoustic Dave Matthew’s Band cover had the crowd swaying with flames, followed by freshman Danielle Huebner’s vocal debut. Alpha Phi Delta’s (APD) newest class, Beta Psi, swiveled their hips to Psy’s “Gangam Style” while other musicians and poets such as Donald Dudley, Rachel Aviles and younger biological sister of a Phi Sig member lined up for their shots at the first place prize of a fifty dollar gift card.

The short intermission, complete with pizza, sandwiches and soda, was followed by The Alphas’ step-and-stroll which brought the show into its second

half. Their synced choreography and whistles brought the energy in the room up higher to make way for junior vocalist and bass guitarist, Francesco Blandino and freshman drummer, Joe Casarella. The tag team let it rip with an Ozzy Osbourne cover of “Crazy Train” and followed it up with Metallica’s “Enter Sandman.”

Blandino exited the stage after the second song while Casarella stayed for one more tune that had almost every girl in the room ready to unhook their bras.

“I’ve only been playing guitar for two years,” said the business marketing major, who strummed out Florida Georgia Line’s “Cruise.” “I chose the song because I am seeing them in concert this weekend and also because it’s a crowd favorite - girls love it.”

Casarella definitely knew his audience.

The new class of Alpha Lamda Sigma (ALS) brought it back to the 90s with Destiny’s Child’s “Independent Woman”. The three girls strut their purple and teal letters across the stage and in front of the judge’s panel to land themselves third place in show. ALS’ girls were alone in reaching out to Beyoncé to help attain a winning title.

Junior education major Abigail Bucknor was able to achieve dead silence in Gottesman for the first time all night.

“I like to see all the performers,” senior international management major Cindy Delgado said, “but I come back to hear Abigail sing.”

Bucknor, who won second place in 2012 and first place in 2011, gave the crowd goose bumps with Beyoncé’s “Listen”

walked off of the stage to a standing ovation and chants of “encore”.

Buckner is encouraged by her peers to compete on shows such as American Idol, but she feels that her talent may be outshined by her competition. Her humility and undeniable talent landed her in first place for the second time this year.

Long-time competitor and junior APD brother Ryan Shields holds the second place title. The soloist and his guitar had audience members cheering and singing throughout his entire perfor-

mance.

Act Two concluded with performances by Phi Sig’s Beta Zeta class’ dance to a Ke$ha mash-up and senior vocalist Emily Riehle.

“The event is so successful because of all of the support that Phi Sig gets from the Pace community,” senior nursing major Arielle Winters said. “Almost all of Greek life co-sponsors and we have a lot of participants.”

Proceeds from the Phi Sig Talent Show went towards Phi Sigma Sigma and its philanthropy, the National Kidney Foundation.

Sports

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Wednesday, November 20, 2013 Page 11

Are sports stereotypes represented at Pace?

Natalia Alvarez Pagan Sports Editor

Taylor Longenberger News Editor

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tudent athletes portray that stereotypes in respect to diversity are not shown at Pace.

One of the common stereotypes when it comes to sports are

that African Americans and Hispanics have a natural athleticism and that Whites are only good at sports because of their hard work.

This stereotype causes many people to think that sports players are mainly African American and Hispanic and not as prominently white. In reality this stereotype is broken everyday and athletes of all races require a natural athleticism combined

with hard work and dedication in order to succeed.

This can be seen by athletes right here at Pace, such as basketball player Denzel PrimusDevonish.

Primus-Devonish may be of African-American descent, but that’s not what got him to become the athlete that he is today.

His hard work and dedication have helped him become one of the best players on the team, as

he was named co-captain of the basketball team for this season.

Primus-Devonish doesn’t want to stop there.

“I am always looking to get better every day, to be more successful,” said Primus-Devonish, who had a career high 37 points in the game against Dowling College on Sun., Nov. 9. “I want to continue to play harder and try to be recognized as one of the top point guards in the league.”

Another common stereotype seen in the sports world is that since Asians are stereotypically considered to be incredibly smart, it is believed that they are not good when it comes to sports.

As with all stereotypes, it is not true and as swimmer Amanda Wong believes, you can’t do much except “ignore the stereotypes and just continue to do what you love.”

According to a study by Penn Graduate School of Education, from 2007 to 2010, Black men made up only 2.8 percent of “full-time, degree-seeking undergraduate students,” yet comprised 57.1 percent and 64.3 percent of college football and basketball teams, respectively.

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hen it comes to di- population, as well as the Athlete versity within sports, it is com- population, identify themselves monly believed that it does not as white/non-Hispanic. It is also accurately represent the overall worth noting that although in diversity of the school, but that the overall population Hispanic is not the case when it comes to students, who represent 16 percent of the 2356 person student Pace.

The reality is that when one body, make up the second largest looks at the diversity of the stu- ethnicity, in the student-athlete dent athlete population com- population, the African Ameripared to the overall population can student-athletes make up the 3% of the school, it can be seen that second largest ethnic population 3% who represent 17 percent of the it is actually similar.

15% body.

Pace has 2,356 students cur- 276-person student-athlete 15% Compared to the demographrently enrolled and 276 of these3% 3% ics for professional sports teams, students are student athletes.

As seen in the 15% Pie Charts, especially basketball, footthe breakdown of15% ethnicities for ball, and baseball, the majority Pace student athletes compared of players are usually African to the overall student population American 9% and Hispanic.

9% That is not entirely the case is rather similar.

The majority of the overall when it comes to Pace.

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9% 9% 11% 11%

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ball Team and Football Team represent the breakdown for the teams’ diversity.

The baseball team is mainly composed of students who identify themselves as white/nonHispanic. The second biggest grouping is Hispanic students.

There are no African American students on the baseball team, and there are just two students whose race is unknown.

When looking at the football team, the amount of white/ non-Hispanic students and African American students are not that far apart, with white/nonHispanic students compromising about 41 percent of the football team, and African Americans compromising about 31 percent, with Hispanic students following with 13 percent.

When it comes to the two basketball teams at Pace, the

pending on Women’s versus Men’s Teams.

The men’s basketball team is mainly comprised of African American students, with nine out of the 14 students on the team being African American. The rest of the team identify themselves as white/non-Hispanic, showing that there is not as much diversity on the basketball team as in other teams at Pace.

The women’s team is a bit more diverse, but half of the women on the team are white/ non-Hispanic, while four are African American and two are two or more races.

Overall, the diversity within the sports community is very similar to the overall diversity of the Student population at Pace, showing that stereotypes are not necessarily true.

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2013

SPORTS

Pace Finds New Women’s Lacrosse Coach Natalia Alvarez Pagan Sports Editor

The hiring of Michael Spinner as the new women’s lacrosse coach goes down as a historic one for Pace University.

Spinner is a former Pace athlete, a former goalie for the men’s lacrosse team from 1996-1999, and comes in as the department’s first ever women’s lacrosse coach, something that he considers to be a dream come true.

“It’s an honor to be able to come back to Pace and be a part of the program that is being built here,” said Spinner, who has also had experience working as an Assistant Director of Athletics and Sports Information Director with Mount Saint Vincent College, as well as being the Director of Athletics at Albertus Magnus College.

“I’ve been working in college athletics for about 14 years and it’s always been a dream of mine to come back to Pace and work with an athletic program that meant so much to me during my time here as a student athlete,” Spinner said. “So of course, when

this opportunity presented itself, I had to pounce. I am very fortunate to be here.”

Although Spinner has had various positions in the world of college athletics, coaching has always been his passion and he brings that passion and enthusiasm with him as he begins to look for players for the women’s lacrosse program, which is scheduled to begin its season for spring of 2015.

“I already started looking at players that we can recruit. Externally, we are looking at several high school seniors that are coming in,” Spinner said. “We’re also looking to see if any current Pace students had played lacrosse in high school and would be interested in joining the program.”

Spinner has helped lead other lacrosse programs to new heights.

After helping lead the Mount Saint Vincent team to the 2005 and 2006 Skyline Conference, as well as the ECAC Metro Semifinals, he sees endless potential for the new Pace program.

“I’ve never worked at a place with as much upside as Pace,” Spinner said. “I played for a championship team back in ’96, and I think that over the next few

Photo from PaceSettersAthletics.com Michael Spinner, the new coach for the women’s lacrosse team years our program has the chance to become one of the top teams in our division.”

Having built a strong relationship with his former coach and co-worker coach Dan Mulholland, Spinner hopes that he too can have a positive impact on his athlete’s lives.

“Mulholland was probably

one of the biggest influences in my life, he was actually the best man at my wedding,” said Spinner, who worked with Mulholland at Mahanttanville College as an assistant coach in 2000. “He was my role model and that is what I hope to bring to my student athletes as we begin this program. I want to have an impact in their

life.”

Having just been hired, there is still one thing Spinner would like to receive as he begins his career at Pace.

“I would like to have an e-mail address, because I still haven’t gotten one,” said Spinner, jokingly.

Setters Lose Final Game Of The Season To Pioneers

Photo from Stockton Photo Inc. Brenton Beeker (pictured above) completed 18 of 36 passes for 122 yards in Saturday’s game.

Natalia Alvarez Pagan Sports Editor

In the final game of the 2013 football season, Pace fell to LIU Post by a score of 62-28 on Northeast-10 Championship Weekend.

With this loss, the Setters end the year with a 0-11 record, con-

tinuing their losing streak, as they have not had a winning season for the past few years.

LIU Post finishes the season with a losing record as well at 5-6.

The Pioneers got on the board first, as quarterback Matt Brennan made an 11 yard pass to wide receiver Michael Richardson,

making it 7-0.

The Setters were able to tie the game later in the quarter as junior quarterback Brenton Beeker made a two yard pass to wide receiver Matt Tarpley. (pacesettersathletics.com) But the Pioneers pulled away in the second half as they scored three touchdowns plus a three

point field goal in order to take the lead.

“The defense had trouble in the 2nd quarter, giving them the lead into the 2nd half,” said Beeker, who completed 18-of-39 passes for 122 yards in Saturday’s game.

The Setters were able to score back-to-back touchdowns to-

wards the end of the third quarter however with touchdowns from running back Jashon Dawson as well as defensive back Michael Petrizzo.

“We came out strong in the 3rd quarter as a team to pull us to a 20 point deficit giving us some momentum,” Beeker said.

That momentum came from Petrizzo’s interception, something that Coach Dapolito described as a “much needed spark.”

That spark was contained by the Pioneers though, as they handed the Setters another loss to end the season, but sophomore Brian Fitzgibbon that with the season over, the focus needs to be put on getting better for next season.

“It’s tough (in reference to having a winless season) but we’re focused on next season and getting better as a team” Fitzgibbon said, who is majoring in accounting. “My teammates played hard this season, we just have to focus on getting healthy and getting better for next season.”

But for a team that hasn’t been able to win a game for the past two seasons, it might not be that simple.

“In the end, we lacked gaining explosive plays on offense and limiting the explosive plays against us on defense” Dapolito said.