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PACE FOOTBALL PROMISES A WIN cecilia levine Managing Editor CECilia.r.lEvinE@PaCE.Edu

“Pace Falls to Stonybrook, Pace Drops Home Opener to New Haven, Football Falls to American International, Beeker Tosses Two Touchdowns in Loss to Merrimack, Raynor Tosses Four Touchdowns in Loss to Southern CT, Football Falls to St. Anslem.”

The aforementioned are most of the titles of the Pace football team’s game recaps. See the pattern there? Pace has many redeeming qualities, but its unimpressive football team is not one of them.

At least last year it was not.

“We’re currently ranked last in Division II football,” said sophomore marketing major and wide receiver Diego Dilone. “We were a young team that lacked focus.”

Pace’s football team failed to win any of its games for the entirety of last year’s season. While there are a multitude of causes for the cringe-worthy losing streak, players feel that it was the team’s poor rapport that caused their fumbles.

“We were a different team last year,” said Dilone. “There were a lot more cliques among the guys.”

Photo From PaceSetterSathleticS.com Pace’s football team is ready for redemption after last year’s winless season.

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Pace Remembers 9/11 Eleven Years Later tamara Bonet FEaturE Editor taMara.d.BonEt@PaCE.Edu

Each year, students gather around Choate Pond and Gottesman Patio to remember the tragic events of Sept.11, 2001.

The brothers of Alpha Phi Delta (APD) and sisters of Phi Sigma Sigma (PhiSig) host the annual 9/11 Memorial to commemorate this historical event and represent that it will always be a part of us.

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“The event is extremely important for students regardless of how they were affected by the terrorist attacks,” said senior criminal justice major and brother of Alpha Phi Delta, John Manzo.

The memorial has been an annual event for the last 11 years.

“It’s good for remembrance and it brings the community together,” said Manzo “It is a very emotional moment for us since we were all there or were affected in some form or another.”

With the participation of the campus Counseling Center, Alpha

Phi Delta and Phi Sigma Sigma have provided the on-campus Pace community with an opportunity to share their stories about 9/11 and how the events have affected them. This serves as a support system for one another within the Pace community, in conjunction with the Counseling Center.

Whether or not a student verbally participates is not the issue, but what a student can take from this ceremony is what really matters.

“We want students to take a sense of community from this event,” said Manzo, “It’s not just

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APD or PhiSig, it’s Pace University as a community including faculty, staff and students. We would love to have the New York City campus involved as well since they were truly affected by the events.”

There is no doubt that the Pace community is strong and has the ability to keep each other upright.

As the years have passed, the number of students has risen, providing more than one shoulder to lean on during the ceremony. So many emotions run though the minds of students, but also through the local

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community members that have attended in previous years. Although the event is targeted towards our student body, residents of Pleasantville and its surrounding areas have taken a role in events commemorating the events of 9/11.

This year, Meghan Kavanagh, a sister of PhiSig, will be singing the National Anthem. For more information, contact John Manzo at JM43011p@pace.edu . Be sure to stop by Gottesman Patio at 9pm for the 11th Annual 9/11 Memorial.

ALL THINGS FRESHMEN Feature Pages 2-3 From Week of Welcome to Convocation, take a look at the Class of 2017 and how they’re shaping the face of Pace.

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Characters on Campus: Freshmen wear their dorm swipes around their necks and struggle to sit through an entire University 101 class. More often than not, the

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The excitement over “fresh meat” never gets old. Greek organizations begin recruiting, dwindling organizations table at every opportunity, and older guys creep on the younger girls (ew, seriously stop it).

Each individual receives his own personal pleasure from the babies of the school. Whether they provide comic relief with amusing questions like, “What’s the difference between Miller and Lienhard?” or allow sophomores to feel big and bad, the incoming students bring novel elements into the community.

However, while upperclassmen bask in the glory of “silly little freshmen,” the poor kids are likely shaking in their boots.

“When I was a freshman I wasn’t that nervous, but I did look for upper classmen to show me around,” said sophomore nursing major Chris Silvestri.

That hybrid between anxiousness and excitement can be traced all the way back to the our mommies and daddies left us alone with our peers. First grad-

reaching out as they remember what it felt like to trek up the

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ers smiled and ran around while the newbies stood around like a pack of skiddish deer, too scared to even attempt peanut butter and jelly at lunch. This was not the last time this feeling would occur. One minute you’re at the top of the food chain and before you know it you’re thrown back at the bottom, forced to learn the ropes of yet another new environment.

“Pace goes over the top

with introducing freshmen to the school,” said sophomore business major Matt Cossidente, “but [Pace] does not do enough to introduce them to the upperclassmen.”

While the students may be very well acquainted with their new home, the comfort that they feel residing in it is bound to come from attitudes of peers. Fortunately, Pace’s former freshies

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activities held during this time are what aid students in this process.

For at least six to eight years (if not more), Pace has provided students with some type of sustained programming. SDCA, along with student organizations aim to provide students with the

50 Days 50 Nights

a community while in attendance ing Pace.

The involvement percentage is fairly high, considering students aim to build friendships throughout the university. Incoming students look for opportunities to meet others in their same situation as them; such allows for transfers and freshmen to mingle amongst one another and develop a bond that will be with them during their time at Pace. Some students are nervous when they

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We’ve all had that awkward moment when we moved in to the residence halls and wondered what there was to do on campus. Some students often nity, while others jump right in.

For those who tend to hold back, ment and Campus Activities have a plan to break that barrier. So, what are you doing for the next 50 days and 50 nights? sure that there is a program each day and night for 50 days, which is about six weeks,” said Rachel Carpenter, Director of SDCA. weeks, students look to programming to become adjusted to campus life and decide whether or not they will remain at their institution. According to the Director of Student Development & Campus Activities, Rachel Carpenter, na-

al vibe on campus through open programming.

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have been embracing this concept for the better.

“I was surprised at the friendliness of all of the upperclassmen,” said freshman nursing major Laura Ventura. “I came from a big high school where the freshmen were hazed on ‘Freshmen Fridays’ but everyone here is super welcoming.”

At times it can be tempting to chuckle at those who still

destination.

“As students who attend the same school, in order to build a community, everyone should help each other out in some way,” said senior childhood education major and former orientation leader, Matt Indik. “The impact that one can make by simply directing another to a class can make all the difference with that particular freshman.”

The independence that comes with the college experience is certainly overwhelming for many. Eventually, the freshmen will learn the ropes of this place. They will learn how to properly hold their alcohol, they’ll stumble upon the back stairs to the houses and will master holding their composure while waiting in line at the bars.

They will begin to make friends with the Kessel cashiers, if they are smart, and if they are lucky, then they will learn how to make the most of the best year of their lives.

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Week of Welcome, a New Campus Community Initiative

Photo Provided By nick wang Week of Welcome leaders sink their toes in the sand at WOW’s Beach Party.

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For years, first-year students have moved into resident halls the Sunday before Labor Day with nothing to do once they arrived. With feedback from previous students and the dedication of the Student Development for Campus Activities (SDCA) office, a positive and

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With the academic year underway there is no better way to begin the semester than the annual Convocation Ceremony.

Since 2008, Dean for Students, Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo, and a committee of dedicated faculty and staff have organized the convocation. The word “convocation” is derived coming from a Latin word meaning “to call or gather a for a special purpose”.

In the case of Pace, Dean Lisa, along with Dean Marijo RussellO’Grady of the New York City campus have provided incoming students of both campuses an opportunity to meet the each other and begin the academic year by speaking about various themes pertaining to student life, such as justice.

“The idea is to introduce the newest members [students] to the Pace community,” said Dean Lisa. “Convocation sets the academic tone for the year and we at Pace chose to tie it to our academic theme.”

During committee meetings, Dean Lisa, in conjunction with Professor Sue Maxam and

refreshing change was added to the first week of school, the Week of Welcome program, also known as “WOW.” “Traditionally students haven’t had anything to do from the day they move in until Convocation,” said Niki Fjeldal, Assistant Director of SDCA. “Students tend to have questions the first day of classes, so we wanted to build up programming to promote involvement for students.”

Associate Provost, Mark Poisel, organized this event to provide our community with a sense of support. The planning for convocation begins about eight months prior to the start of the academic year. With debriefs and attendee feedback in mind, the theme and common reading are carefully selected with the student in mind.

“Last year’s theme was justice and when we were brainstorming for this year, Associate Provost Uday P. Sukhatme suggested keeping the theme for another year to build traction, which would allow students and professors to incorporate justice into their classes.” said Dean Lisa.

Keeping the theme as justice allows students to develop an understanding of what justice is. Professors are now able to further integrate the theme into their courses and hold discussions about this year’s common reading, Class Matters. The common read touches all aspects of justice, justice. But having students recognize and understand the purpose of justice is not only about what they read, but what they hear as well. This year’s convocation speaker, Professor Susan Herman of the Department of Criminal Justice and Security, ad-

During the Week of Welcome, student leaders, who were selected through an application process, had the privilege to be a part of the first WOW initiative. These WOW leaders assisted students with Pace Portal and Orgsync training refreshers while promoting community amongst the incoming freshman class.

There is a distinct difference between orientation, which occurs during the summer months

in multiple sessions, and WOW, which is geared towards social interaction amongst the entire incoming freshman class. Not only were students able to socialize, but they were able to grasp a better understanding of student life, including the “need to know” topics of being a student at Pace.

“Being involved with orientation allowed me to get to know students and introduce them to student life, whereas

being a WOW Leader challenged me since all of our students were together,” said junior adolescent education major Dante Plush. “There are things I saw that [new students] may not have seen, such as applying what they learned (Pace Portal and Orgsync) to their soon to be everyday life.”

But what did the attendees think of this new student programming?

“I didn’t like how the program was ‘mandatory,’” said freshman personality psychology major Casey Fernandez . “I felt that if the program wasn’t mandatory, it would have been more enjoyable.”

Students inevitably enjoyed some of the events such as “Taste of Pleasantville” and the “Joe Moorehead Beach Party” more than others. Events such as these allowed students to get a feel for the Pace campus environment as well as the town of Pleasantville.

Vendors such as Frank & Joe’s Deli, Lucio’s Pizza, and Chartwells provided samples of their food for students. During the beach party, which of course included sand, the Joe Moorehead Band held raffles and played beach-themed music.

With all the events and feedback taken into consideration, Fjeldal is sure that Week of Welcome will soon become a permanent part of campus culture. Planning will begin this spring in preparation for the Class of 2014.

Convocation: Where Justice Meets Academics

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This year’s convocation followed last year’s theme of justice with a concentration on social class.

year and transfer students from both campuses, in the Goldstein Fitness Center with her experience in the justice system.

Students tend to ponder what exactly goes on during the planning process of convocation.

Dean Lisa and her committee take pride in what they do to serve the students, as well as their work getting the students involved in

the university. Since the project is a rather large commitment, the convocation committee has reached out to students for their input on the keynote speaker, as well as the common reading, through surveys and other forms of feedback. Students who do become involved with the Convocation Committee work with Professor Maxam on selecting the common reading and report

back to the committee with their thoughts. After careful consideration, the reading and annual theme become parallel, resulting in the event that will impact incoming students in a positive way, encouraging their involvement and resulting in university unity. Is a better way to kick off the academic year with an event that may drive your outlook on life and what is “just?”

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Seidenberg Renews Research with Cerebral Palsy of Westchester taylor longenBerger nEws Editor taylor.B.longEnBErgEr@PaCE.Edu

The Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems has renewed research work using tablets with the Cerebral Palsy of Westchester facility.

Cerebral Palsy is a nonprogressive brain disorder, which impairs control of movement due to damage that occurred to the developing brain. The impaired movement makes keyboards person to use, but in using a tablet, there is an easier touchscreen that does not require as precise accuracy, according to the mayo clinic.

For the last three years Pace has been working cooperatively with Cerebral Palsy of organization dedicated to helping individuals with Cerebral Palsy, as well as children and adults with developmental disabilities, in creating a class that allows those with cerebral palsy to learn how to use a tablet or iPad. CPW provides transportation for class participants to Pace once a week. The class partners a pace student researcher, as the teacher, with someone from CPW. One-on-one sessions are created in order to personalize the experience for each person being taught. The class is meant to teach those with Cerebral Palsy how to use apps, to touch the screen, and to eventually be able to use technology such as a tablet to improve their everyday life. For those teaching, the class it is meant as a research opportunity to see what type of apps work best to help the students with cerebral palsy, as well as learning other techniques their lives.

Photo From Schedule.SxSw.com Seidenberg works in conjunction with Cerbral Palsy of Westchester to create technological outlets for those with disabilities to express themselves.

Past years results have shown that participants were able to walk away from the program with a greater knowledge of a skill-set that they chose to work on, whether it had been money counting, organization and time management, publishing, or reading due to tablet or iPad use.

“Learning how to use the Internet has allowed me to expand what I know and learn how to use applications on an iPad,” said participant Robert Lee Smith. “I learned so much that I wanted a device such as an iPad so that I would be able to go on the Internet whenever I wanted.

The Internet has become part of

my everyday life.”

Participants from CPW enjoy the change of scene and learning at the Pace campus as well as working one-on-one with a student. Some Pace students also travel to CPW to work with participants there as well. The facility has their own iPads that can be used to work with participants.

Through one of the civic engagement classes, Intergenerational Computing taught by Dr. Jean Coppola, students work similarly with introducing technology into the lives of the elderly as well as those at CPW. The experience that can be gained by this work as well as the research keeps students coming back to help

course.

“It is important to encourage that technology is not there to harm, but instead that it can help them more than they even know,” said Seidenberg proGerontechnology Dr. Jean Coppola. “It is an amazing experience to see how technology can change the lives of those with dementia and other medical problems and through teaching students how to help, the intergenerational community grows.”

The program, provided with the help of both the Seidenberg School as well as CPW, is an experience that will change the

lives of everyone involved.

“The Cerebral Palsy of Westchester has made me realize the importance of giving back to the community,” said student researcher Tim Casella. “Everyone I worked with is very talented in their own way but because of physical handicaps they need help to express their talents. It has been wonderful working with such kind people and I will continue to do so.”

If you are interested in becoming involved in the research work with CPW, email tl73212p@pace.edu.

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Undergraduate Research Program Expands Interest

Photo From Pace.edu Pace offers students the opportunity to conduct research with professors through the Undergraduate Research Initiative program.

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Student interest in the Undergraduate Research Program (UGR) has doubled in the last two years, according to the Program’s application data.

At the start of the UGR Program in 2011, there were 15 student-faculty pairs working tosearch study. This year the number of student-faculty pairs has expanded to 30 for the 2013-2014 session.

The increased involvement in the program has steadily grown from its inception in 2011 until now. The number of applicants this year grew to 150, which was far greater than the number that could be accepted based on funds and faculty involvement.

Due to the increase and impor-

tance of the program, the number of allowed acceptances is projected to change to accommodate the growing interest. The program even added a new session this past summer for students wanting to continue researching even outside of the school year. Despite the short notice of the new session to the program, there were 19 student-faculty pairings for the summer of 2013.

“The program gave me great insight into the all that can be gained through research and introduced me to tools that I had no idea would be so useful,” said senior public accounting Anthony L. Fanelliwho aws involved in the Summer 2013 session. “Involvement gave me the opportunity to work hands on with a professor and have a strong opinion in the research performed.”

The UGR Program provides a foundation for strengthening research work, gaining

knowledge, and creating a deeper understanding of the topic at hand. Through the program, students are paired with a professor who they work closely with every step of the way.

As part of the program students are required to keep mit research summaries of their work, prepare a presentation for the end-of-year showcase, and Commons or another publication to be presented at a conference.

“So many students are so dedicated and motivated to do this work,” said Interim Vice President for Undergraduate Education and one of the spearheads of the program Dr. Susan Maxam, “They have a love of research and making a difference, a passion that I share. Students who become involved in the program are better set up to meet their goals and continue with success.”

Students from both the New York City and Pleasantville campuses are involved in the UGR Program. The number of students involved correlates to the populations of each campus with 22 of the 30 students for this year belonging to the NYC Campus and the remaining 8 belonging to the Pleasantville Campus, according to the participant data for the 2013-2014 session.

Topics being studied lutions for those with disorders both technological and medical, the economic effectiveness of school system policies, cultural misunderstandings, and community and cultural arts. Due to the wide range of possible topics for a research study, the program encourages students and professors from every major and discipline to become involved.

The students involved in the 2013-2014 session are from

all disciplines and majors. Out of the Student researchers, 77 percent belong to the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, 13 percent belong to the Lubin School of Business, and 10 percent belong to the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. Students are not always partnered with professors of the same discipline, but the combinations that the pairs make provide the diversity of the UGR Program.

“Students are empowered by the incredible work that their peers have created and learned from and want to be a part of it,” said Maxam. “The increased interest may be due to the showcases of research work presented at the end of each session, but as for any program or news, word of mouth is probably the most common form of advertising.”

Westchester Protests Regarding Syria: Pace Speaks Up

Photo From hudSonvalleyrePorter.com Many Pace students, like those protesting in White Plains, believe that the U.S. should not become involved in Syria.

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Roughly 100 White Plains residents took to the streets protesting whether the United States should take action in Syria

on Fri., Sept. 6.

Following the uprising in Syria, in which protesters demanded the resignation of President Bashar Al-Assad, the country has been in an ongoing civil war. President Barack Obama has asked Congress to back his plan for limited strikes against Syria

based on the chemical weapons attacks that have occurred on Syria’s civilians.

Protesters rallied around the fountain on Main Street in White Plains in a hope to catch the attention of Washington lawmakers. The protesters held signs urging the U.S. not to intervene

with military action in Syria.

Some of the protesters held signs regarding the possible chemical weapons possessed by Syria and questioned the risks of entering into a new war.

Protests and rallies have occurred all over the country in a response to President Obama’s

plan. Some American citizens are very adamant in their opinions while others are not as sure.

When asked, Pace students had much to say about the current situation in Syria and how they believe the United States should respond.

“I personally do not believe that the U.S. should attack Syria,” said one Pace undergraduate student. “If the U.S. gets involved, other countries will also get involved and that will only create a larger war, which can be avoided by staying out of Syria.”

The possible threat of the involvement of other countries is one of the things that many Americans worry about.

They also fear that a similar war situation would result in the falling of alliances.

“Personally, I feel that America should have nothing to do with Syria despite its United Nations obligations,” said another Pace undergraduate student.

“Although we are part of the U.N., we are not the world police.

There are far more pressing issues in our own country that need attending to.”

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Vanity for Yourself or for Others:

Who are you dressing up for?

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Photo From SuPerFamoSo.com Could it be that Kristen Stewart’s acting ability wasn’t the only thing to turn her into an instant star?

Each day people go out into the world undergoing constant scrutiny for the way they present themselves. It is almost impossible to go an entire day without either engaging in or hearing a dialog solely based on someone else’s appearance.

In early 2012 the world was graced with “The Ratchet Girl Anthem,” written and performed by YouTube sensations and brothers Emanuel and Phillip Hudson. The opening lines to the popular track are as follows: “OMG, what do she have on? Her lace front is all wrong.” While it is meant to be a parody of how women interact with each other, it speaks volumes on how people view each other. Sometimes people’s lack of knowledge as to why people choose to look a certain way are channeled into insensitive comments.

People should not have to dress in a manner that pleases

society. If you feel comfortable in sweatpants every day, then by all means wear your sweatpants and wear them proudly. When you awake from your peaceful slumber each day, there shouldn’t be a recurring thought of, “What am I going to wear today so that I can look amazing?” What that roughly translates to is, “What can I wear today so that people won’t talk negatively about me?” When in fact, it should be more like, “What can I wear today so that I am comfortable while expressing my own individual style?”

People aren’t given a break even when they try to look their best either. Once the sweatpants and pajamas are put away, they are then criticized for overdressing. We criticize people for wearing dresses or slacks to class.

I myself am guilty of giving the occasional, “Why are you so dressed up?” The way a person chooses to dress himself should be an irrelevant concern to others.

Some people dress for comfort and some people dress to look and feel good. Even when you are feeling miserable it feels

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Models, musicians, actors, and Kim Kardashian all seem to have something very similar in common. Whether it be the ability to sing 16 bars off the top of their head, or move audiences to tears, both comically and dramatically, they all have the ability to cultivate crowds. That, however, was not the only determining factor in their rise to fame. Rather, it was another common factor--dashing good looks and the ability to use them as a means of getting ahead in life.

Everyone knows that Kristen Stewart was only cast because the one face she is capable of making is fairly attractive, as opposed to leaving audiences awestruck by her acting ability after her performance in Twilight.

Good old-fashioned hard work just isn’t appreciated in many circles. Unfortunately, if your attractiveness is subpar, then you have a very little chance at making it big. If you are one of the few that happens to have lackluster looks and still makes it, chances are that you will undergo some sort of makeover once you enter the upper crust.

In today’s society there is an ideal that typecasts anyone that is gifted in the physical appearance category as being able

to manipulate anything and everyone into giving them what they desire. Furthermore, according to this social stigma, those who are considered average or less than average have to work substantially harder to achieve those very things.

Not only is this completely ridiculous, but it is also unnerving to think that I might be passed over for something that cause someone with better looks the same day. The work ethic of many people today is absolutely atrocious as it is, and now, we also add in the fact that a particular person can be handed things on a silver platter solely because society deemed them to be beautiful.

In an ideal world, everyone would be afforded the same opportunities in life no matter what they looked like or what background they came from.

Ironically, the joke is on them because if someone is used to using what they’ve got to get what they want, in the future when their looks are gone and they’ve got no discernible skillset, then they will likely end up just like the child stars on the “Where Are They Now” specials.

Photo From lightPuBlic.com Who’s looking at you once you step away from the mirror?

nice to get dolled up to get your problems and worries off your mind.

This summer I spent eight weeks in the Catskill Mountains as a camp counselor for children from the inner cities of Connecticut and New York. After spending every day in basketball shorts and sweat pants I actually wanted to feel pretty again.

I took the opportunity to change whenever it came about.

Whether we were going out to dinner or going out to Wal-Mart, the counselors and I would get dolled up. We weren’t dressing for the approval of others, but for ourselves. We got dressed up because even though sweatpants are comfortable, it feels ten times better to know that you are showered and looking good.

That’s how it should be for everyone. Dress the way you want, and if that means leggings or jeans every day, then do it. You shouldn’t feel obligated by some social stigma to compete for best dressed every morning. Dress for yourself and not for society.

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To Interfere or Not to Interfere: That is the Ultimate Question Shawtima moore oPinion Editor sHawtiMa.J.MoorE@PaCE.Edu

For the past few months the news and media outlets have been riddled with talk of the problems that have arisen in the Middle Eastern country of Syria. In these accounts it has been reportthe citizens loyal to the Syrian Ba’ath government and rebel forces trying to expel it. Over the past two years, the uprising has evolved from protests to military sieges and most recently, chemical attacks on the rebellion.

The United States is currently debating whether or not to interfere in the Syrian affairs and it is reported that the Congress Mon. Sept. 9.

First, it should be noted that disagreeing with the decision that is made, contrary to popular belief, is not an attack on President Obama or the U.S. Congress’ ability to make a conscious decision. Former President George W. Bush received just as much scru-

tiny when he announced the decision to invade Iraq in early 2003.

Secondly, I do think that the U.S. should stay out of the issues in Syria solely because we have our

war without further sending us into the nearly six trillion dollar debt that we already have manterring factor that should top the

cake on the heap of an issue is the fact that attacking could launch is into yet another global catastrophe known as a world war.

World War III to be ex-

act; I’m no expert but I have an idea of how that might play out and it isn’t good for anyone.

While it is true that we don’t have the use of chemical warfare on our citizens, we have interfered in the majority of foreign affairs for the past hundred years, and even though we have risen victorious nearly every time, it has also left our economy in shambles.

The American citizens are already struggling to afford living now; we do not need another war added to our debt. It may be completely biased, but we all know what the budget cuts will target when we yet again fail to stay under the budget ceiling at As if the problems in Syria not being our business wasn’t enough of a deterring factor, we can also add to the armada of reasons to stay out the fact that we are currently involved in another war, and we do not have adequate funds to engage in another

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Nothing Wrong with Needing a Little Change Shawtima moore oPinion Editor sHawtiMa.J.MoorE@PaCE.Edu

Some people are blessed by the time they begin college. out at all. If you are like me, then you started out with an exact plan of what you were going to do and the time frame in which you were going to do it, but then you got to the University of your choos-

butt.

College is just the place to do it, because although we may think we have an idea of who we are and what we plan to do after taking a few classes you’ll soon realize that although you planned to be a lawyer or doctor, you are cian. We are meant to make mistakes, we are meant to modify our plans; that’s how revolutions are made. You just can’t be afraid to make the change.

We have been so inextricably conditioned to take the

safest path of life; one that will ensure job security, and nice comfortable life. So we continue on the paths we started as those naïve freshmen, before we got a chance to explore and really understand who we are and what it is that we like to do; this naïve path that we have been conditioned to can lead us to end up miserable.

If you are one of those people that don’t have everything all sorted out and you feel out of place in the major that you have chosen, do not be afraid of a change. Pace has endless amounts

of resources for the people just like you and me, who just can’t quite make up their mind. Take classes that are outside of your major requirements. Ones that you never would think you’d like.

Join an organization that speaks to you on another level. Meet people outside of your normal social group.

You are a college student and these are the times to mess up a little, get back up and try again.

These are the times for you to test

or ten years from now when you will be out working and starting a life of your own. By then you won’t actually have to make these sorts of mistakes and bounce back from it. By then, the majority of us will have traveled, and begun starting families, and that is not the time to make those life altering changes, the time for all of that is now.

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Sweatin’ the Small Stuff: Molly and the Five Ws

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For anyone who has not watched or read the news lately, there has been growing speculation regarding a party drug called Molly, which has recently been labeled as possibly being responsible for the deaths of four young

people on the East Coast during the summer of 2013. The drug is being mentioned by celebrities like Madonna and sung about

by Miley Cyrus. While the drug itself is surrounded by speculation and uncertainty by medical specialists and investigators, it is important that, given the recent Molly-related deaths, young people are made aware of what is

known about Molly.

To start off, who is using Molly? Generally, it is young adults of college age, between 18 and 29, who use the drug (which is recognized as a variation of ecstasy). In fact, the most recent fatality believed to be connected to the use of Molly occurred to 19-year-old Mary Goldsmith in Washington D.C. In addition, 23-year-old Jeffrey Russ of Rochester, NY, and

23-year-old Olivia Rotondo of Providence, RI, died using Molly, while attending the Electric Zoo dance music festival in New York just weeks ago this summer.

Perhaps the most important question on everyone’s minds is much more basic than who is using Molly, asking instead what it is. The truth is no one is exactly sure what Molly is. It is commonly suggested that Molly contains methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, or MDMA, which is also common termed Ecstasy. It is also widely agreed upon that Molly is almost always mixed with other ingredients. ABC News reporter Sydney Lupkin states in her article “Club Drug ‘Molly’ Eyed in Four Deaths” that “In Molly, the MDMA has been cut with everything from baby powder to rat poison…But more often than not, Molly isn’t MDMA at all. Instead, it’s often methylone, a similar and equally deadly substance.” The drug is intended to stimulate serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine in the brain, which can contribute to hallucinations and feelings of happiness.

Where is Molly being used? As is common with most drugs, Molly is known and used throughout the country. The four recent deaths that are causing

such speculation regarding the drug, however, took place on the East Coast of the United States.

Reasons for this may have to do with the fact that Molly is a party drug. As in the case of Russ and Rotondo, the two were attending a music concert. Goldsmith fell victim to Molly while clubbing in Washington D.C. All three fatalities took place in cities, where music and partying thrive, particularly for young people ages 1829, who spend their free time at concerts or in clubs with friends.

Why is Molly so dangerous?

Why is it so popular? Well, it’s dangerous nature is related to many possible health problems.

According to Sydney Lupkin’s article, “Death from pure MDMA can happen several ways,” the drug can cause strokes, heart attacks, lead to fatal brain damage, and ultimately cause seizures.

As if these serious possibilities were not enough, one also has to be cautious of dehydration and or over-hydration if he takes any drug containing MDMA. As always, when it comes to drugs, the best policy is to say no.

However, this is especially true given that hardly anyone knows for certain what Molly contains and therefore has limited knowledge about its potential effects.

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What college students should know about Obamacare katie Szilagyi HEaltH Editor Kaitylyn.M.szilagyi@PaCE.Edu

As college students, Obamacare does not appear to be much of a concern. However, students and recently graduated members of the American workforce, its long-term implications pose some negative effects upon every socioeconomic group and all individuals, working or not.

Obamacare provides parents with the option to extend their coverage for their children until they reach 26 years of age, college students who have no job or can only maintain part-time “[Obamacare] gives a grace period because people who graduate college might not have a full time job after college,” said Pace alumni Dan Fiasconaro. “It gives parents the option to provide their kids with insurance ment.”

While this is true, and many students are grateful to not

have to pay for their own health insurance coverage while attending a full time educational institution, this does place a burden upon families.

Jennifer Robert’s “Obamacare fallout” in the Washington Post makes the point that “many families will be forced to affordable insurance for everyone in their household.”

As if this was not a complication in and of itself, there arises an issue which is termed the adverse-selection problem.

This problem essentially acknowledges that uninsured citizens with preexisting medical conditions will be more likely to purchase health insurance, while current healthy policyholders will begin to leave the insured group.

As these healthy policy holders stop purchasing insurance, the insured population will eventually consist of a majority of people with preexisting medical conditions, causing insurance rates to rise. Insurance would eventually become too expensive for anyone to purchase.

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ents to pay for their grown children’s insurance coverage, andonce these children reach 26 years old- their insurance will be to buy, whether or not they are employed.

“Can you afford to let insurance rates rise when it’s suddenly your turn to pay for your own healthcare?”

Furthermore, insurance itself requires a large pool of those who require insurance, and those who don’t, to pay premiums. Otherwise the insurance company will have no money to pay for those who truly do require assistance. If young, healthy people do not pay insurance premiums, companies will once again be forced to continuously raise their rates, making insurance even more expensive.

These long term effects are surely something to consider.

At some point, every student on this campus and on campuses throughout the country will either choose to pay for their own insurance coverage, be forced to pay for their own insurance coverage because their family cannot handle the cost, or will reach 26 years old and be considered responsible for their own health insurance.

This is a fact which requires much deliberation if voting Americans are going to either cope with or attempt to draft amendments to the Obamacare bill. Even in the immediate, there are issues with the Obamacare bill.

New York Times writer Robert H. Frank acknowledges in his article “For Obamacare to Work, Everyone Must be In” that, “preexisting medical conditions shouldn’t prevent people from obtaining affordable health insurance. And…people who don’t want health insurance shouldn’t be forced by the government to purchase it.”

This idea claims that the bill, at least in the form in which it was written, violates themes in

the Constitution that government involvement in both state and personal matters, throughout the United States, is, and ought to be, limited. Perhaps the government is overstepping its bounds by requiring all citizens to be insured.

It is relatively easy for college students to passively glance at Obamacare, particularly if their parents can afford their healthcare coverage.

Surely, the bill has its pros and cons, and in the immediate, it appears to have little effect on full time students. However, how may it affect students in seven to ten years? Are you comfortable scrabbling to pay for health care while you attempt to conditions? Can you afford to let insurance rates rise over the next seven to ten years, when it’s suddenly your turn to pay and be responsible for your own healthcare?

Then again, it might not affect you right now, so there may be no point in even worrying about it. You may as well enjoy it while it lasts.

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THIS FALL’S MOST ANTICIPATED derek kademian EntErtainMEnt Editor dErEK.H.KadEMian@PaCE.Edu

but are actually worth seeing, also tend to be released in the fall.

This season we’re going to see amazing performances from everyone you love, from Tom Hanks and Leonardo DiCaprio to Jennifer Lawrence. They’ll all be there, so you should do the same. Here are the season’s top contenders that will surely keep you on the edge of your seat.

Gravity:

Oscar winning dream team George Clooney and Sandra Bullock are teaming up for what seems to be the eeriest movie of the season. During a spacewalk, Bullock and Clooney are disconnected from their space about Gravity, but James Cameron was recently quoted saying “It’s the best space movie ever done,” so clearly there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Gravity will be released Oct. 2. clearly there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Gravity will be released Oct. 2.

12 Years a Slave:

Featuring a star studded cast including names like Paul Giamatti, Brad Pitt, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, Steve Mc12 Years a Slave slave who is then resold into slavery. From there the movie tells us about his life working on a plantation in Louisiana. It seems like it has a lot of potential with a award winning cast and producers, but it’s still quite a departure from McQueen’s area of expertise. 12 Years a Slave will be released in theaters Oct. 17.

Salinger:

Based on the life of one of America’s greatest writers, Salinger focuses on the controversy that literally took control of J.D. Salinger’s life. The documentary features input from stars like Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Judd Apatow, John Cusack, and Edward Norton just to name a few. After Salinger wrote The Catcher in the Rye, America was never the same. The book was held as an inspiration for the gunman associated with many shootings, including the death of John Lennon. The documentary gives us a in depth view into the mysterithe top contender for the Academy Award for Best Documentary. Salinger will be released Sep. 6.

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire: It goes without saying that the new Hunger Games

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time. Based on the incredibly successful The Hunger Games book series, Catching Fire picks up from the a “Victory Tour” after winning the 74 Hunger Games. The two broke the rules during the game, igniting a rebellion within Panem’s poorest districts. The two go on to compete in the 75 Hunger Games, in which all competitors are previous victors. The Hunger Games: Catching Fire will be released on Nov. 22.

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“Professional”, is not only the but studio album Kiss Land, but it’s also exactly how you would describe the essence of the album.

Abel Tesfaye has spent his career thus far strictly releasing critically acclaimed mix tapes, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. After signing a record deal with Republic Records last Sep., he released The Trilogy, in which he compiled all of his previous mix tapes; Tesfaye has been hard at work.

Stepping away from the minimalism found in The Trilogy, The Weeknd dives into a much larger sound. If you would compare “Belong to the World” to “The Party & The After Party” they sound like they could be completely different artists.

The Weeknd started off as a mysterious minimal artist that gave you the creeps. But now that he’s stepped more in the spotlight between lawsuits, touring, BFFing it up with Drake and literally putting his face on the cover, maybe this is a sign of change.

Following his formula for slow tempo’d R&B, Kiss Land delivers where his mix tapes simply couldn’t. The most noticeable dif-

ference is the clarity in vocal arrangements. Tesfaye has almost gotten rid of all traces of his mumbling singing which created lyrical confusion in the past. It may have just been the style that he preferred, but thankfully he’s grown out of it. Unlike his mix tapes, Kiss Land steps away from the destructive nature of mixing drugs and women and just focuses on the experience itself.

Albums like Kiss Land and Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange have been giving R&B a wider audience and a whole new perspective, while at the same time; they pay homage to the legends of the past. Tracks like “Wanderlust” make you pause and realize how similar it sounds to Michael

This fall is packed with of artists making comebacks and leaves plenty of room for new comers. Studying jams and party anthems litter the upcoming months, so let’s take a look at who is the most anticipated.

Drake, Nothing Was the Same: After “Take Care” won a Grammy for best rap album, Canadian rapper Drake already announced the follow up Nothing Was the Same and set it for release later in the year. The two songs that have been released thus far are “Hold On We’re Going Home” and the winter jam “Started From the Bottom”. From what we can tell, Drake is in a new state of mind. Instead being hung up on women and his loves from the past, he’s headed towards an attitude focused on success and taking time to appreciate the spoils of his accomplishments. Nothing Was the Same drops Sep. 24.

Arcade Fire, : Indie rockers Arcade Fire are set to release bum in 3 years. Producer James Murphy described the new album as “pretty f****** epic.” Murphy is known for basically putting dance funk/electronic funk back on the map, so we might get to hear a side of Arcade Fire we’ve never seen before.The critically acclaimed album The Suburbs set

a new standard for the band which brought the whole big band aspect of indie rock to a much more mainstream level. will be released Oct. 29.

Miley Cyrus, Bangerz: Miley seems to be one of the only things the media is talking about in recent weeks, and it looks like that’s not changing anytime soon.

Miley’s new album Bangerz completely reinvents her image. After her controversial Vide Music Awards (VMAs) performance, Miley was quoted saying, “I wanted to make history,” although who knows what will be said about the new album. Miley reported that she has been working with Pharrell Williams, Mac Miller, and many others on the new album which is supposed to be a hybrid of hip-hop and country. Bangerz is set for release Oct. 4.

Lady Gaga, ARTPOP: Mama monster is returning this fall with ARTPOP. After postponing its release and canceling an entire tour last year due to injury, ARTPOP sounds like it might make up for lost time. European artists Zedd and Madeon are two of the main backbones of the record, so we can assume they are responsible for the beats. Gaga stated, “ARTPOP album,” and that it emulates a “phoenix rising from the ashes.”

ARTPOP is set for release Nov. 11.

Janelle Monáe, The Electric Lady: 2013 gave way to many fresh faces, among them;

of the most memorable. Monáe brings a fresh approach to R&B and soul that anyone could enjoy.

Even though she’s somewhat new to the scene, she has already received help from top tier musicians. According to the track listing Prince, Esperanza Spalding, Miguel, Solange, and Eryka Badu are all featured throughout the album. Prince doesn’t just collaborate with anybody, so the fact that he did speaks volumes of his appreciation for her music. The Electric Lady comes out Sep. 10.

Eminem, The Marshall Mathers LP 2: Slim Shady, Marshall Mathers, or whatever you prefer to call him, has been quite busy preparing The Marshall Mathers LP 2. This will be his Recovery back in 2010. We can already expect quite a bit from the release, with Eminem reportedly working with Dr. Dre, No I.D, 50 Cent and track “Berzerk” a few weeks ago and it held many similarities to the sound of Beastie Boys. This surely comes from the fact that he’s working with the Beastie Boys’ long time producer Rick Rubin. But besides this, we don’t really know what to expect from the new album, but he did say that he was headed more towards his roots with some songs. The Marshall Mathers LP 2 comes out Nov. 5.

track, you’re kind of convinced he’s MJ’s re-incarnation. At the same time this doesn’t discredit The Weeknd’s originality. The two have plenty of differences in terms As it lies, Kiss Land nitely a solid album, especially for nd still remains mysterious in my mind because of the way his voice slithers under your skin. If his upcoming shows at Radio City are anything like they were last year, Kiss Land will be a treat to see preformed live.

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...Continued from Page 1 Comparable to the Roman gladiator games, football games gates, revealing destructive inVince Lombardi (reputable former coach of the Green Bay Packers) preached that teamwork is essential in producing a win. He once stated, “Teamwork is what the Green Bay Packers were all about.

They didn’t do it for individual glory. They did it because they loved one another.”

Senior marketing major and is already a noticeable difference in the fellowship between this year’s players.

“Last season there was a lot of negativity on the team,” said Zoout for each other, both on and off attempt at a fresh start last month at its annual preseason camp, Aug. 19-31. Daily routines entailed much more than a catch in the sun where new recruits were introduced, drills were tirelessly executed and slip-ups were analyzed Coach Christian Dapolito had as-

sistance from former NFL players such as former Detroit Lions, Philidelphia Eagles and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Mike McMahon as well as former defensive back for the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos Steve Wilson.

Criminal justice major and quarterback Brian Beeker felt that the expertise of McMahon and Wilson in combination with the agile new recruits will help to bring Pace football a win this season.

For a number of years Pace’s football season has been nothing short of anticlimactic. Much of the back-to-school hype revolves around football season.

Last Sat. Sept. 7, Pace football went up against West Virginia’s Alderson Broaddus University, who had not played a game since 1930.

Statistically that set both teams at a “We are going to win,” said Dilone before the game. “Mark my words.” derson Broaddus. Though a close loss with shining Setters moments, especially by freshman running back Delaney Wallace who scored two touchdowns for Pace, the football team will be given another chance to pull a promised win this Sat. Sept. 14 against University of New Haven.

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With the school year beginning once again, Pace welcomes new faces to the athletics teams.

Of these many new faces, one doesn’t mind classifying himself as left-handed and a Belieber.

accounting major said.

Rocco plays pitcher for the Setters baseball team, coming from Jackson Memorial High School in Jackson, New Jersey. lieber,” Rocco said. “I listen to mainly rap and Beiber, I even

went to the Believe tour over the summer.”

His love for baseball precedes his musical preference, dating back to the second grade.

“My mom forced me to play in the little league after watching a Yankees game,” Rocco said.

“But I liked playing it a lot and turned out successful.”

This led to him continuing

the sport all the way through high school; Rocco went 7-1 and gained a 2.4 Earned Run Average.

It seemed that Rocco was destined by fate to join the Setter’s, after his father spoke to the assistant coach, Peto Raimondi, while he was doing construction for the coach’s restaurant in the city.

“I committed in September, I

the coaches and the team,” Rocco feel it.”

Rocco seems to be making an impression on his fellow teammates as well.

“It was towards the end of AuI should get to know the person who I was living with,” freshman business major John Kukura said.

“He works hard and is committed to what he is doing.” noticed Rocco’s athletic ability

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Rocco, pictured above, throwing a pitch .

“It’s rare when you’re a lefty, so when he throws, it’s a natural movement,” Kukura said. “His fast ball moves a lot, he’s got a good breaking ball, and he has a good change up.”

Aside from sports, Rocco plans to pursue accounting within the Lubin Business School.

“I’m good with numbers,” Rocco said. “I took an accounting class in high school and the teacher was terrible, but I liked the class.”

As the days get closer, Rocco continues to practice and looks forward to his college experience.

“Watch out for our team,” Rocco said. “I feel we are really good this year.”

For scheduling and more information of our baseball team, be sure to check out the Pace Athletics websire.

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SPORTS PACE SETTERS CROSS COUNTRY Collazo and Digiovanna lead for the 2013 Season

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As the 2013 sports season gets underway, two students are leading the way for the Pace cross country team.

One of those students is Sara Digiovanna, who is the top reNE-10 Championships, having ranked 74 with a time of 21:28, according to the Pace Setters website.

“I am happy to be a part of the program, the team is great,” said Digiovanna, whose hometown is Rio Rancho, New Mexico. “The team is improving every day.

They have been working hard, and I think we will all be pleased come the end of the season.”

Although cross country is a team sport, cross country is just as much about the individual runner as it is about the team as a whole.

“It is a team sport, but your teammates have nothing to do with you having a good or bad race,” Digiovanna said. “That’s

one of the things I love about cross country, you can control your own outcome.”

Digiovanna took advantage of that on Sat., Sep. 7 as the team competed at the Ron Stonitsch Invitational, at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie. She ranked 31 out best time out of the Pace team, with a time of 20:35.02 on the 5k course (pacesettersathletics. com).

With both individual and team goals, Digiovanna believes that this season’s team will have a successful season. “My goal is to break the 19 minute 5k and Regional meet,” said the sophomore, who is majoring in business with a minor in Spanish.

“Everyone has individual goals, but we are all working hard as a team to get where we need to be.”

Last season Digiovanna ran a season best 5k time of 20:28.59 at the LIU-Post Invitational.

At the Ramapo Invitational she ranked 13 out of 81 runners with an impressive time of 21:31.4. (pacesettersathletics.com)

Another runner that is helping lead the cross country team is senior Keith Collazo.

The men’s team also visited Vassar College for the Ron Stonitsch Invitational on Sat. and Collazo lead the men’s team with a time of 24:09.69 for the 6k course. (pacesettersathletics. com) for Pace in all of their six meets in both the 2012 and 2010 seasons, with his best time being 28:17.18 at the James Early InMass., and 27:57:79 at the James Early Invitational, respectively. (pacesettersathletics.com) of 81 runners at the Ramapo Invitational last year, Collazo was able to lead the Setters to a very 10 teams that competed.

As the team captain in the 2011 season, Collazo was Pace’s Conference Championships, clocking in a time of 28:00.

He also helped lead the Setters to an overall 5 place ranking

at the Wesleyan Invitational and 13 place overall at the Baruch Invitational with a time of 30:48. (pacesettersathletics.com) Considering the fact that the cross country meets are usually further away, the cross country team doesn’t get as much attention from the fans at Pace as some of the other sports might get.

“I don’t really pay much attention to the cross country team to be honest,” said senior marketing major Amanda Wong, who is a member of the women’s swim team. “It’s a bit hard to catch the games because they are usually at other campuses, so most students probably don’t really seem to know much about the cross country team.”

As a member of the cross country team, Digiovanna believes that the team is not as well represented as the other sports on campus, but understands the reason why.

“Compared to the other teams, we are not really represented among the student body, but we are also a lot smaller than the other teams,” Digiovanna

said. “Meets aren’t typically nearby so it would be hard for students to come cheer on the runners.”

With several of the teams meets being out of state, for instance the Northeast-10 Championships at Manchester, New Hampshire on Oct. 27, one can certainly understand the predicament.

However, that doesn’t mean that the cross country team wouldn’t want to receive some support from the fans.

“We know it’s hard to get fans to go to the meets, but we do enjoy support from the school and from the fans since that is an integral part of any sport,” said Digiovanna, who was the team captain for the cross country team at the V. Sue Cleveland High School.

To see the complete schedule and roster for both the men’s and women’s cross country teams, check out the Pace Athletics website.