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From top left to right: Argenys Morban, Scarlett Bekus, Salil Ahuja, Professor Gregory Coleman, Alexandra Bruno.

From bottom left to right: Klejdja Qosja, Marina Testani, Carly Aznavorian.

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Fed. Challenge Team beats NYU, Columbia ADRIANA CHIVIL News Intern The University’s Federal Reserve Challenge team just won the competition’s first round, beating out numerous prestigious universitites, and carrying on the long-held tradition of excellence attributed to the team. Every year, University Economics and Business Economics majors brush up on their financial and fiscal policy intellect to go up against the highest caliber of universities in America to see whose understanding of the Federal Reserve System is up to par. The College Federal Reserve Challenge is a competition that tests students’ understanding of the Federal Reserve System, monetary policymaking, and the U.S. economy. Students are given financial and economic conditions to analyze, and then formulate a monetary policy recommendation; final competitors give 15 minute presentations to, and answer questions from, a panel of senior Federal Reserve officials. The University’s Federal Reserve Team won three years in a row (20122014), and won the regional competition, beating 30+ colleges in the NY Federal District, including fellow rivals Columbia University and New York University. When the University team won the 11th national College Federal Reserve Challenge competition, their win was the first for the NYC Federal District in the history of the College Fed. Challenge. Thus far, this year is no different.

The Preliminary Round took place on Oct. 31 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for the Liberty Street participants, while Maiden Lane preliminaries took place the next day at the same time. Semi-finals and finals for both divisions land on Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the final participants say their prayers for the National Fed Challenge on Dec. 1.

Professor Mark Weinstock, who leads the team along with fellow economics Professor Gregory Coleman, has no problem prepping University students for this prestigious event, as our University’s previous success holds no candle to the potential we possess for reigning highest at the National Fed Challenge this coming December.

Coming off of the victory in late October, and looking forward towards future success, Professor Coleman told the Pace Press in an interview, “The Fed team went up against some pretty stiff competition this year, but we worked hard, we prepared carefully, and once again it paid off. We are facing even tougher competition than usual this year so we aren’t taking anything for granted and will be working very hard the next two weeks.”

Former University President Stephen J. Friedman boasted his successful legacy of students in his statement: “Our students demonstrated the quality, hard work and commitment to success that characterizes education at Pace. This victory graphically illustrates the competitive advantage and professional experience offered to students who choose the Pace Path. The result is a group of students who are more effective at graduation; they understand how to deal with major challenges and achieve long-term career success.”

Professor Weinstock shared his thoughts on the Federal Reserve Challenge. It is noted that the Univeristy team often champions every attribute of the event, beginning from the minute competition details to the overarching superiority above even the most noted of universities, such as Columbia, Harvard, and Yale.

Weinstock explains, “For the past 10 years, maybe 12, Pace has always had a regionally ranked or national ranked team. For example, we’ve been in the Nationals three times, we’ve won the Nationals twice, Regionals three times, we’ve won 2nd place twice…we’ve won, uh, third and fourth place, uh, three, four, five times. […] Pace continuously punches heavier than its weight because we have a lot of talented students who choose to do this; the whole activity is under the guidance and activity of the Dyson Economics department.”

The Challenge is designed to meet the following outcomes for the participants: increase the understanding of macroeconomics as well as the Federal Reserve’s role in setting monetary policy and ensuring financial stability, promote interest in economics for potential career/subject

of interest, and establish a community-based relationship amongst the students, teachers, and the New York Federal Reserve.

Alexandra Bruno, a University sophomore Economics major, is a part of the team this year. While she is not directly in the group presenting the team’s work this year, she is hoping to learn as much as she can from the present incumbent competitiors for the sake of carrying on the University’s legacy of Fed challenge greatness next year. She spoke with the Pace Press about her inspiration for being on the team.

Bruno explains, “I will never forget the first time I saw the Fed Team present in my ECO 105 class. I instantly thought, ‘I don’t know how or where these students received this knowledge but this may be one of the most amazing things I’ve ever seen a group of students do.’

I never thought I would hold a place on the Fed Team because I felt that my knowledge on macroeconomics did not even come close to matching theirs. Being asked to join the team has been an unbelievable privilege. I believe that placing myself in an environment where my knowledge is constantly being challenged by my peers has completely transformed me into a stronger and more resilient student. This opportunity was a turning point in my college career and I couldn’t thank my team enough for their role in the entire experience.”

All in all, the Univeersity’s Federal Reserve Challenge Team is working hard to pursue academic and professional excellence not only for themselves, but for the University as a whole, and maybe even for the whole nation. While success in the past is a point of pride, the University’s team refuses to let confidence in their ability to analyze monetary policy get in the way of working hard and doing all they can to win the next few rounds. This is just one example of the many ways in which the University Economics department is a vibrant, flourishing, and particularly noteworthy part of the school community’s unabashed academic and professional excellence.

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GOP tax plan unveiled

CHRISTIAN HALSTEAD News Editor

The Republican party’s tax plan has been set to enter a critical stage on Wednesday, Nov. 1 as House Republicans launch an extensive and high-minded tax bill, part of the larger GOP effort to overhaul federal fiscal policy in the United States. President Donald Trump and other high-ranking Republicans hope the bill will be the Trump-era equivalent of the famous 1986 Reagan tax cuts, while others are more reluctant. The bill includes numerous measures to cut taxes, both individual and corporate, and aims to offset the resultant loss in tax revenue by removing a number of various individual tax deductions, which allow individuals to reduce their tax bills. The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the proposal will increase the deficit by over $5 trillion over the course of the next decade, a conservative hot-button which may make the bill hard to pass. Despite this, economic growth is the name of the game for House Republicans and they hope that the proposal, with its extensive list of tax reductions and simplification of the tax code, will lead to just that.

The most extensive measures the bill proposes are far-reaching and ambitious, and may have to be sacrificed for the sake of passage. For one thing, the bill aims to fully repeal the estate tax which is the highly contested inheritance tax often described by conservative political pundits as the “death tax.” Previously, it had only taxed amounts of over $650,000 or more. This amount has since been raised, and it may soon be revoked.

Democrats contend removing the estate tax doesn’t benefit the financially average American. The top individual tax rates will be not be reduced back down to the former President George Bush-era rate of 35 percent, after it had been raised by President Barack Obama to 39.5 percent, as many had conjectured before the bill’s release. The top priority for House Republicans, however, is the reduction of the corporate tax rate down from 35 percent to 20 percent.

Clearly such tax rate reductions would eviscerate a large portion of federal tax revenue. That is why the bill sets forth a number of tax deduction removals. The proposal would make it so that interest on corporate debt cannot be deducted from an individual’s taxes. State and local tax deductions too would be eliminated, making the full weight of federal taxes be felt by the American people. House Republicans, however, have promised to retain property tax itemized deductions to please representatives from states such as New York and New Jersey. In those states, property taxes are especially high so making these specific taxes non-deductible would appear to be disproportionately heavyhanded. Given both states already actually contribute more to federal taxes than cash out on federal benefits, this may soon be one of the few deductibles that remains.

In an interview on the tax plan with the Pace Press, University Economics Professor Kier Hanratty explained, “What’s going to affect you guys is the elimination of student loan interest deduction. That’s a big one for people who take out money to go to school.

Interest on your student loans will no longer be deductible from your taxes.” Both Hanratty and Economics Professor Gregory Coleman noted the significance of this for the University community; financial stability for many students may now be at risk.

If the bill partially or entirely fails, measures from previous GOP tax strategies, such as the June 2016 proposal or the classic Bush 2001-03 approach may be implemented; the former included a number of deductions on exports and business investments which were offset by the removal of business interest deductions, while the latter method cuts taxes without removing breaks, more directly than the current Trump approach already does.

None of these options however can evade the fact that, while in 1986 President Ronald Reagan was able to make his tax cuts revenue neutral, few believe this is possible in today’s context. In fact, as mentioned previously, the currently proposed bill will increase the deficit by $5 trillion over the next 10 years. Many are concerned that, without budging on the enormous corporate tax rate deduction, House Republicans are setting themselves up for failure by only proposing a coupled budget cap increase of $1.5 trillion.

Whether or not the bill passes, the GOP’s economically minded intentions are clear.

Given control of House and the Senate, it is expected that a good deal of a version of these proposals will eventually be implemented.

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University reaffirms sexual misconduct policy LAURIANNE GUTIERREZ News Intern

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos has called into question specific protections against the victims of sexual assault on college campuses. This has brought with it a great deal of controversy, particularly coming from women now concerned for their own safety at their respective universities. Pace University, however, has not sat idly by, passive to the whim of changes to federal policy, and has instead opted to update its own sexual misconduct policy towards what many would consider to be more progressive ends.

Under former president Barack Obama’s administration, the Department of Education reminded educators of the Title IX poliy through its “Dear Colleague” letter in 2011. The letter states, “In order to assist recipients, which include school districts, colleges, and universities (hereinafter ‘schools’ or ‘recipients’) in meeting these obligations, this letter explains that the requirements of Title IX pertaining to sexual harassment also cover sexual violence, and lays out the specific Title IX requirements applicable to sexual violence.” However, DeVos announced that President Donald Trump’s Department of Education has plans to rescind the Obamaera guidance outlined in the letter.

Title IX, which was signed into law by former president Richard Nixon’s Republican administration in 1972, explicitly states that schools have a responsibility to maintain the safety of survivors of sexual assault so as to ensure their education’s uncompromised continuation.

For many, DeVos’s adamancy is seen as a betrayal of a promise that students have a civil right to receive an education without fear of sexual violence. Contrary to the letter’s affirmations that “the complainant and the alleged perpetrator must be afforded similar and timely access to any information that will be used at the hearing,” DeVos relentlessly insists that the “Dear Colleague” letter impedes due process protections for the accused.

The impending severance of the sexual assault

protections in the “Dear Colleague” letter have not come without backlash. In an article written in The Washington Post, President of Brooklyn College Michelle J. Anderson responded, saying, “At the end of the day, DeVos and I share a responsibility to students. Because sexual assault impedes students’ educational opportunities, she should continue to prioritize the vigorous, equitable enforcement of Title IX.” University President Marvin Krislov released a statement on Oct. 11 that solidified the University’s commitment to upholding Title IX. Different schools have different standards of discipline with regards to sexual misconduct. In spite of these disparities in the intensity with which a school responds to the case of sexual assault, one thing that the University has affirmed should inherently remain uncompromised is the unyielding support and protection of sexual assault survivors. As President Krislov states in his letter, “Pace will continue to provide professional staff to serve as resources for our campus community, including the Office of the Title IX Coordinator, Offices of the Deans for Students, Offices of Sexual Assault Prevention and Education, the Counseling Center, University Health Care, the LGBTQA Center, Multicultural Affairs, Housing and Residential Life, and the Office of Safety and Security.”

Furthermore, the University’s updated Sex-Based Misconduct Policy and Procedure explicitly states that, “Pace will continue to provide professional staff to serve as resources for our campus community, including the Office of the Title IX Coordinator, Offices of the Deans for Students, Offices of Sexual Assault Prevention and Education, the Counseling Center, University Health Care, the LGBTQA Center, Multicultural Affairs, Housing and Residential Life, and the Office of Safety and Security.”

DeVos’s agenda marks not only a reversal of the Obama administration’s tireless efforts to maintain protections guaranteed under Title IX, but it also has warranted fear for students and educators, alike. Sexual assault is increasingly being seen in the public eye as an epidemic desperately in need of a cure. It is for this

reason that DeVos’s actions are egregiously untimely as far as public opinion goes. For example, just recently, the news of Harvey Wenstein’s decades of sexual harassment and abuse sent shockwaves nationwide, as an open secret in Hollywood, but a dark and telling one nonetheless. Jia Tolentino of The New Yorker vitally points out, “Men are still more often held to a higher standard of consistency than of morality. The liberal Weinstein, the moralizing Cosby, and the family-values-promoting Fox News men were disgraced, in part, because of their hypocrisy; men who never pretended to see women as equals or as worthy of respect can generally just keep on as they were.” In other words Tolentino means to say that particularly disgraceful is that fact that individual cases of long term sexual assault histories, such as those Weinstein, Bill Cosby, and Bill O’Reily, are hidden beneath a veil of moralism- allowing such behavior to continue and even be tolerated. These revelations regarding sexual assault’s tolerance both in private and on a legislative level reveal the inequities between men and women still prevalent in our society.

A University freshman, who asked to remain nameless, articulated the need for continued action in the fight against sexual assault, despite the current Department of Education’s more lax approach: “Now more than ever, we feel the need to augment preventative efforts that safeguard against sexual assault.” She continued, “Our modern discourse and the way in which our law responds to these issues are vital in the realization of change. We need to reestablish that such transgressions are not without consequence. As proven in the past, we can work to remold this paradigm. […] There are many more people living in the shadows, and we cannot afford to add to the narrative that people in positions of power can subject someone to unwanted sexual advances or coerce them into performing humiliating sexual acts. These experiences are traumatic and irreversible. We must ensure that survivors can come forward without fear of retribution or shame.

We must uphold the fundamental principle of respect. No more excuses.”

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Implementing Cuomo’s tuition-free degree program ALEXANDRA PUGA Contributor

Governor Andrew Cuomo has issued a Tuition-Free Degree Program: The Excelsior Scholarship. As of April 9, 80 percent of New Yorkers are eligible for a debt-free college experience. In order to qualify to participate in a free SUNY or CUNY two or fouryear degree program, one must: be a resident of New York State, take 30 credits per calendar year (including January and summer sessions), and live and work in New York following graduation for a length of time at least equal to the time spent in the program.

Additionally, a students’ household income must be under $100,000 as of the fall. By 2019, however, this minimum will raise to $125,000. This is the first publically funded accessible college program in the United States, but if successful it may not be the last.

Government officials and citizens alike are hopeful about opportunities for growth within the state the program will present. “Excelsior will help more students toward completion and the promise of a college degree,” said CUNY spokeswoman Holly Liapis.

This program was approved and backed by many New Yorkers including Hillary Clinton, and others such as Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Upon Cuomo’s announcement of the plan, many began to question how such a hefty bill could be footed by the state, given the steep prices of college tuition even at public institutions.

Many feel it is a good thing to provide better opportunities for high school students who previously wouldn’t have been able to afford to go to college. University freshman Ruthann Vasquez shares this sentiment. She explains, “Introducing the opportunity of free colleges to students can change the attitude many have about a ‘higher education’. A degree is seen as a necessity to get well paying jobs in our society, but we simultaneously treat it as a luxury many can’t afford. While some sacrifices have to be made in order for it to happen, I believe it will outweigh the benefits for local students.”

While the bill provides an unprecedented opportunity for many New Yorkers, there are also some drawbacks. Private universities in New York State, such as Pace University, have concerns regarding this scholarship. Students who now have the chance to attend college for free rather than possibly being in debt find it fiscally advantageous to choose the debt free plan. Many believe this will raise student population at public colleges in New York but may lead to a decline in student enrollment for other private schools throughout New York State and even universities beyond state bounds, possibly hurting local economies in general and academia in particular. “This legislation could pose a threat to private, not-for-profit colleges with a devastating consequence to students, employees and local economies,” said Brian Beyrer, a spokesman for Iona College. Some project

that the tuition-free degree program will cause a ripple effect throughout the education system. Fewer enrollments in private college could lead to less income for the schools.

Despite these concerns, many students that attend private universities come from across the country, even around the world. There is still a high population of New York students attending private schools, especially here at the University. While New Yorkers who are pressed to afford private schools may take the economical route and attend a CUNY or SUNY, more students may enter higher education leading to increases in public enrollment generally. Resultant public enrollment increases may prove not to be at the expense private universities for this reason. Despite this, an increased percent of students likely not to attend private universities now could lead to tuition revenue loss at private institutions. Lawmakers however are hopeful this will encourage private universities to offer more competitive tuition prices. However, it is also possible that universities could raise tuition prices to make up for the loss in student enrollment, as skeptics of the bill are concerned. Some believe that those who are not eligible for The Excelsior Scholarship will start to struggle due to this possible hike in prices if universities decide rather to lay the extra burden in tuition loss on remaining students. In other words, since more students could be attending CUNY or SUNY schools for free, that may lead private universities to raise their tuition prices. This is a huge downside to the bill for students whose households make over $125,000.

More than 210,000 New York students, including students who will be receiving this scholarship, will be attending school tuition-free. However, there is another a downfall for middle-class families. There was a total of 75,000 applicants while only 29 percent were approved with 6,000 applicants still pending. Only 22,000 students out of 210,000 have actually received funding through the Excelsior Scholarship thus far.

This program gives particular concern for part-time students, who are usually financially independent. For this reason, in order to receive this scholarship you must be a full-time student. Students who have taken significant time off or can only be part-time students for a particular reason are ineligible.

This program will be benefiting the part-time students who usually seem to need the money more than others. There are hidden requirements through this program that many are not benefiting from. Overall New Yorkers feel this is a beneficial bill which presents opportunities for students who once thought they would never have the chance to attend college. Lawmakers and citizens alike recognize the need to still acknowledge the fact that not everyone will have an equal opportunity for college even in the bill’s further implementation. For that reason many are hopeful for the future and improvements to Excelsior to come, possibly inspiring similar programs nation-wide.

Russian propoganda and the 2016 election ADRIANA CHIVIL News Intern In early October, Facebook announced that Russian-linked accounts bought $100,000 worth of advertising during the 2016 presidential election. The 3,000 ads didn’t target specific candidates, but publically pushed hot-button social issues such as gun control, LGBTQ+ rights, race, and immigration. The advertisers also created 470 fake pages and accounts that Facebook later suspended. The Senate Intelligence Committee has been investigating allegations that now-President Donald Trump’s campaign colluded with Russian intelligence officers to meddle with the election. This is particularly of interest because Russian influence regarding decision-making and collusion may alter the results of further elections such as the 2018 midterms. The possible Russia-linked ads targeted the politically ideal swing states such as Michigan and Wisconsin, which Trump won on election night. There are concerns aroused since Facebook’s announcement that Russia could also be targeting NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) soldiers’ personal phones to gather intelligence.

Two months before Trump’s inauguration, former President Barack Obama reportedly issued a warning to Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg about the spread of fake news via his medium that could manipulate public opinion. At a postelection meeting to check the spread of false news on his website, these concerns were reiterated. The meetings influenced Zuckerberg’s concerns regarding fake news reported by possibly Russian-linked operatives with the intention of influencing voting outcomes.

In Zuckerberg’s press conference to news media, he said Facebook would create a “new standard” for transparency in political advertising. This includes requiring the full disclosure what page paid for each advertisement so users are able to access the advertiser’s

page. Access to an advertisement’s source will provide insights into credibility, it is hoped. This is the first step in Zuckerburg’s proposed process to eliminate false news entirely from his social media platform for the sake of political transparency.

Through mass social media outlets such as Twitter, SnapChat, Facebook and Instagram it is easy to stumble upon exaggerated political party pages and breaking news posts about national events, such as mass-shootings and discrimination against minority groups, some more politically contentious than others. Differentiating

can tell fake news from real news. One said, “Fake news – you can tell if it’s fake because it’s very unbelievable, and there’s nothing to back it up. If you really want to tell, you can trace it back and then do your own research.”

The other student expressed a similar sentiment. It was said, “Generally if it’s something I’m at all interested in or need to know about I will generally look it up online and try to find a couple sources about it, to make sure its not just from that specific source. It starts in social media, and if I see it has escalated since then, I will then look it up on news publications.”

Since Zuckerburg’s initial announcement, additional updates on Russia-linked ads have recently surfaced. Google reportedly discovered that politically minded Russian accounts also have bought advertisements on YouTube, DoubleClick (Google’s ad network), and Gmail. Google reported $53,000 worth of political ads being bought from Russian IP addresses. It is unknown whether these are coming from government officials or lone civilians. Facebook has been putting its focus on a Russian troll company named Internet Research Agency. For this reason, Twitter has taken action as well and recently shut down over 200 accounts connected to the Internet Research Agency.

It is felt widely that the culprit factor Pexels responsible for the ubiquity of fake news is the internet’s decentralized, anonymous mass social between fake and real news, however, isn’t much of media marketing. Concerns have arisen that Russian a challenge according to University students. Many intelligence can sneak their way into this internet system report that numerous credible news sources are easily untouched, and they already have done so in one of the downloadable without fake news. most important elections in our country’s recent history.

When University students were asked to comment, Although it is unclear whether or not there truly was any their responses emphasized the need to do one’s own high-ranking unlawful collusion in either the U.S. or research on public data. Those interviewed believe Russian governments relating to political manipulation, it it’s best to look at multiple sources, and use one’s own will hopefully be much harder to influence public opinion judgment to fully understand what’s going on in the soon with roadblocks against false facts thanks to the world today. Two University students, who asked to efforts of innovators such as Zuckerberg. remain anonymous, were prompted to speak on how they

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The 2017 New York City Elections SARAH PERNICIARO Contributor

This Nov. 7, New York City is set to hold its 2017 regular election. Party primaries took place on Sept. 12, with current Mayor Bill DeBlasio’s run for mayoral reelection headlining the ticket. Other sought after positions include public advocate, comptroller, all 51 seats on the City Council, all five Borough President positions, and District attorney for Brooklyn and Manhattan. In terms of how these positions will be elected, all 8.5 million citizens of New York City are divided into 51 districts, each with their own unique representative. They are distributed with 10 in Manhattan, eight in the Bronx, 14 in Queens, in 16 Brooklyn, and 3 on Staten Island. Currently, 48 of the 51 seats are held by Democrats, and the other three by Republicans. Even though many University students cannot vote here in NYC, it is still pertinent that resident students stay up-to-date on local politics. The University’s Dr. Matthew Bolton, Associate Professor of Political Science agrees that, “as members of the Downtown community, we are always affected by the political dynamics in City Hall. It is really crucial that we recognize our civic responsibility and engage with the debates about how to make our city a just, peaceful, prosperous and sustainable place.”

The NYC mayor acts as the head of the executive branch of the city government and administers public city services. De Blasio, current incumbent is the front runner

after winning the democratic primary. Even with his massive partisan success, state assemblywoman Republican Nicole Malliotakis and former NYPD detective and Independent Richard “Bo” Dietl stand as his main competition on the ballot.

Similar to the relationship between Congress and the President at the federal level, council members act as lawmakers and use their collective power to keep the mayor incheck. They also decide whether or not the city budget is approved, and how tracts of city land can or cannot be used. Incumbent Margaret Chin hopes to reclaim the title this election after earning only 222 more votes than fellow democrat Christopher Marte for the party primary. It is uncertain whether Marte plans to continue his vie for office, but Aaron Foldenauer has vowed to continue his run on the Liberal Party line.

For these reasons and then some, it is important to understand how local government works, and who works it. Below is a list of the New York City Moyoral candidates, as well as the candidates for NYC’s District 1 city council position. District 1 of the City Council represents the Financial District and so this representative will be expected to represent the University’s interests. Included additionally below is information on polling stations and where to vote. The city now eagerly awaits coming desicions crucial to the democracy of New York.

New York Mayoral Candidates Sal Albanese Reform

Albanese’s main stance is in regards to the reformation of the NYC campaign finance system through a Democracy Vouchers program. He strongly advocates for nonpartisan/ runoff elections. As a former school teacher, he also hopes to introduce a new curriculum for NYC students that focuses on both technology, computer science, and engineering, as well as fitness, the arts, and music.

Aaron Commey Libertarian

A major focus of Commey’s campaign is the restoration of prisoner voter’s rights through the Prisoner Voting Rights Initiative. He also wants to reinvigorate basic education in NYC and advocates for education surrounding mental illness.

Bill de Blasio Democrat (incumbent)

In his first term, DeBlasio’s administration has created a homeless outreach program HOME-STAT and released the initiative LifeSci NYC that has so far added 300,000 jobs to the biotechnology field.

The administration has also launched a universal Pre-K program and hopes to make full day early childhood education available for three year olds throughout the five boroughs. His leadership here in New York has not been without controversy coming from a wide range of perspectives.

Richard “Bo” Dietl Independent

Former NYPD detective Dietl is focused on raising the minimum wage in NYC, while forming an initiative to hire unemployed New Yorkers to clean up across the boroughs. He also hopes to start up more vocational schools and implement tax incentives for businesses to create a superfund to help fund college tuition grants.

Akeem Browder Green

Browder has founded the Shut Down Rikers and the Kalief Browder Foundation.

His main focus is on social justice and advocating for poor communities.

Nicole Malliotakis Republican

Assemblywoman Malliotakis disagrees with DeBlasio’s plan on expanding the number of homeless shelters in the city and hopes to instead focus on transitioning these people out of shelters. Economically, she plans on facilitating the permit process for business and exempting small businesses from commercial rent taxes.

City Council District 1 Candidates Margaret Chin Democrat (incumbent)

Current incumbent Democrat Chin is Chair of the Council’s Committee on Aging, and is a member of the Education, Youth Services, Rules, and Transportation Committees. She has also helped found the Progressive Caucus, is a Co-Vice Chair of the Black, Latino, and Asian Caucus, and is a member of the Women’s Caucus.

Aaron Foldenauer Liberal

Attorney and Liberal Party candidate Foldenauer wants to create a greener NYC and preserve local historic districts. He also wants to reinvigorate both small businesses and our local aging infrastructure.

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Christopher Marte Democrat

If elected, Democrat Marte hopes to invest in the future through affordable housing, after school programs, environmental resilience, and economic development. He has already put this idea in motion by volunteering at Elizabeth Street Garden, the Bowery Mission, and University Settlement.

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The Press sits down with the President CHASE BALLAS Editor-in-Chief On Oct. 29, Marvin Krislov was inaugurated as the eighth president of Pace University. Three days prior, the Pace Press got the chance to conduct an exclusive interview with the new president, discussing his life and the current state of the University.

PP: I think the biggest thing the students want to know is who is Marvin Krislov? What are your interests? What do you like to do?

PK: I think that my most important job, in addition to being president, is that I’m a father and I have three children that spend a lot of time thinking about. Two of them are out of the house and one of them is still finishing up senior year. I’m a lawyer by training but moved into the educational world; my father was an academic, he taught economics at the University of Kentucky, my mother was a social worker and she worked in social services and so forth. I was an only child. I grew up in Kentucky. I went to Yale and then did some interesting things. I’d say what motivates me the most is trying to help others and making the world better, and I really mean that. I recognize that I am someone who had a lot of good fortune in life and I would like to help others have similar good fortune, and one of the reasons why I’ve chosen to spend most of my life in education is because I think education is probably the single most effective way of doing that, although there are many, many different ways to make the world better. I would say I am a people person, and I like meeting people: I get a lot of excitement out of meeting people and doing things. I really like to meet people and know their stories and learn about them.

PP: Would you say that your parents really shaped your ideology of why you wanted to go into education?

PK: Very much so. My mother actually was born outside this country, although she was born a citizen because her father had come over here and gotten citizenship. Both my parents grew up in Cleveland and were both from families that were workingclass and struggling during the Great Depression. Both of them were first generation college graduates, and both believed strongly in education and the power of education to change

lives. I think they also very much believed in the importance of policies that opened up opportunities to all people, and so I think those experiences as a child and I think growing up in Kentucky also allowed me to have some experiences that I would not have experienced elsewhere. Kentucky during the 1960s and 1970s was going through some interesting times because it was the time of the Civil Rights Movement, conflict over the Vietnam War, and I was in a minority as a Jewish person in that community as well, so I saw and heard things that were eye-opening, but on the other hand, I think because I was in a minority, I learned that it could be very positive to meet people from different backgrounds and that was something that my parents really encouraged, whether it be racial or religious or socioeconomic. We were sort of in an urban area, but on the fringes of a rural area so that was also something. I really learned from my parents because both of them really enjoyed meeting people and the importance of trying to be open to people from different backgrounds and that was one of the greatest things in life.

PP: Wow, that sounds really interesting. So, what exactly made you want to come to the University?

PK: As I learn more and more about Pace, I get more excited about it. The mission, particularly, and the notion of helping first generation students and immigrants to really achieve success was compelling to me. I enjoyed meeting the trustees and the faculty and folk, but what really was the clincher for me was when I met a group of students, and I was so impressed by them. It was a really diverse group of students and they certainly presented themselves well, but they clearly had that fire in the belly to succeed and to make a difference and I just thought, you know, I want to be there and help these students achieve their dreams. As a sideline, I thought about the opportunity to live in New York City; the closest I got to it was when I was in New Haven, and I did come here, but never lived here. Many people say that New York is the greatest city in the world, and what an interesting opportunity to be a part of an exciting institution but also to be in New York City. To be clear, I am also enjoying getting to know Westchester, which is also a

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The nasty female movement

How the nasty gal herself created an empire to empower all business women BROOKE SUFRIN Arts Intern It is 2017, and many celebrities, feminists, and everyday citizens are taking great strides in the movement for women.

Sophia Amoruso, for one, serves as a major force in the female empowerment mantra and has a winding story that makes for a best selling novel and a hit Netflix original, “Girlboss”.

“Girlboss” is the rags-to-riches story of Sophia Amoruso and has become a tale of inspiration and female motivation nationally. Amoruso began Nasty Gal in her tiny, San Francisco apartment. It was an online ebay business where she bought cheap, vintage clothing, flipped it, and make a whopping profit off of the now hip and trendy clothes. As told in her self written memoir and on the loose retelling in the Netflix series, Amoruso encountered many adventures during her time on ebay that ultimately led her to her own website company. Amoruso became the CEO of her company and created a female empowerment movement all before her thirties. As one of the most successful, beautiful, and unique women in business, Amoruso has a made a name for herself and has come a long way since her dumpster diving for bagels and shoplifting era.

Sophia Amoruso has not always been successful. As the Netflix show conveys, she is a “foul mouthed, nasty thief,” who just so happened to create a multimillion-dollar company while doing what she loves­—not too bad for a community college dropout. After hitting bankruptcy, Amoruso will now have to reveal her resilience again, which we all know she has, and “Girlboss” is her way of not only looking back on her success, but finding it again and encouraging others to do the same.

Despite her net worth of over $10

million, this nasty gal had not perished as so many had hoped and believed. After many lawsuits of unfair layoffs and firing by employees as well as the company falling behind with current trends, Amoruso, stepped down from the CEO position in her company after filing for chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2015. Handing the company off to a “veteran CEO,” Amoruso began to work more on her brand, Girlboss.

Although it was an emotional transition, it was definitely a positive one.

Amoruso wrote in her article for InStyle: “I have a new business, a community and media company for women that focuses on redefining success, called, surprise—Girlboss. We hosted our first rally in March and have a foundation

that has awarded more than $100,000 in grants to women working in design, fashion, music, and the arts.”

Today, Amoruso travels with her brand promoting female rights and women in power by forming rallies, posting fascinating and well-written articles (posted on the Girlboss website), discussing Sophia Amoruso’s books (“#Girlboss” and “Nasty Galaxy”), and hearing from powerful female speakers.

The Girlboss Rally will be coming to New York City Nov. 11, ready to inspire and motivate young women ready for success. Tickets are on sale at the Girlboss website and Sophia Amoruso herself will be speaking and signing books as well as many other female CEO’s and influential

Sophia Amoruso promoting her book “Girlboss”.

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Amoruso and the Girlboss team, as progressive and sophisticated “nasty gals”, promise a day of inspiration. Located at Industria Studios at 775 Washington Street, any and all University students are welcome and encouraged to attend. A general admission ticket will provide you with access all day to the programming panels, fireside chats, workshops, and all keynotes. Breakfast, coffee, and lunch will be included as well as glammed out new headshots for all attendees, gift bags with some favorite products, and a lovely happy hour (21 and up) for the closing of the event. A signed copy of “The Girlboss Workbook” and an invite to the exclusive Girlboss Facebook Group will be provided as well.

10 percent of the proceeds from all ticket sales will go to the Girlboss Foundation in an effort to support emerging, women-owned small businesses achieve their dreams and take over the world.

The Foundation biannually awards creative females with entrepreneurial goals scholarships to help them in achieving girlboss status. Each winner receives over 15,000 dollars in funding as well as exposure through the Girlboss and Nasty Gal social channels.

Students can access the A/C/E, or 1/2 trains with a transfer to the L (Fulton Street station) to arrive at the venue. Be prepared for a day of Nasty Gal anecdotes and ideas put into action for a prosperous female future.

Although Sophia’s character in the Netflix show says, “Adulthood is where dreams go to die,” Amoruso’s success has contradicted itself. We all have a little nasty gal inside of ourselves.

Condé Nast launches digi-zine platform for LGBTQA LAURIANNE GUTIERREZ News Intern In a society of uninhibited evolution and growth, Condé Nast’s latest venture entitled Them is a refreshing undertaking that only augments our characteristic thirst for progress. Them represents an eagerness to celebrate the uniqueness of the individual. The forthcoming launch of this publication is the impetus our society asked for to cultivate a narrative that embraces the singularity of the human experience. This is a major step toward recognizing one another’s individual differences and inspiring an insatiable desire to learn about one other.

Phillip Picardi, digital editorial director of Teen Vogue, is the mastermind behind this salient addition to social media. Speaking to Business of Fashion, Picardi takes Them to a level of openness and platform for all as an expression of ourselves.

“If I’ve learned anything from my time at Teen Vogue, it’s that young people are dominating our culture and they’re going to shape it in a way that we really weren’t expecting, particularly in matters of gender and sexuality,” Picardi said. “Wouldn’t it be incredible if Condé Nast were the first publisher to really step up to the plate and want to be the ones who were telling those stories in an authentic and personal way?”

Anna Wintour, notable editor-in-chief of American

Vogue and artistic director of Condé Nast, is another person noteworthy of mention who aided in the development of Them. Alongside Wintour is Pamela Drucker Mann, chief marketing officer of Condé Nast and previous publisher of Bon. Also instrumental in the creation of Them, Mann expresses that this is what society needed, but it is also just generally necessary.

“It’s not that [a LGBTQ-focused publication] is something that we’ve invented or anything new. It’s where we should be. And that, to me, is super important in just the way that the media world understands it,” Mann said.

“We want to be a part of pushing [culture] forward.”

With the accessibility of information and the ease of subscribing to specific media outlets, efforts to amplify the voices of marginalized groups are often met with backlash. Ultimately, however, the growth of Them will have the potential to empower the LGBTQA community and educate those who may not be as socially conscious of the struggles and the triumphs in this community as well.

Although it was only recently that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in favor of marriage equality, this event was no small feat. Such a monumental decision demonstrates the future of social movements and unrelenting activism that preceded it were not done in vain. Considering the political climate, the emergence of a platform like Them is nothing short of groundbreaking.

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& Social Justice Center Leo La Liveres, had an insight which he hopes will help other men gain an even deeper understanding of the salience of an online publication such as Them.

“It’s going to be the start of something new in terms of getting more voices and representation in the community,”

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The future of Hollywood

University acting students reflect on their careers in film after Weinstein allegations CAROLINE CARDOSO Arts Editor The film world has been a place for art, creativity, imagination, some would even say magic. As a film and screen studies major myself, I’ve dreamt of the world of filmmaking as a place to run wild and make my visions real; actresses and actors use the film industry to express their art in acting and morphing into different characters in their own world.

But this world filmmakers use to create for actresses and actors, and audiences use to take in what is created has become much darker.

In the past few months, women in the film industry have been speaking out about sexual assault and abuse they encountered with film producer Harvey Weinstein.

Weinstein, as a producer, used his high power to control the careers of women in the film industry. People Magazine just recently released an disturbingly long list of all the women who have spoken out about Weinstein. This list includes 65 women that share stories, experiences, and a call for change in the film industry.

As the list grows, and the truth of Hollywood is revealed, students studying film and up and coming actors are now being faced with and seemingly scary reality: this is the industry we want to go

into. Filmmakers, actresses, and actors, are all now juggling how they are going to work in the film industry; simply if they feel comfortable doing so. Acting students at the University have expressed great disgust and uneasiness knowing the art they are studying to go into as a career has a darker image than they envisioned. The three women I spoke to studying acting at the University all requested to remain anonymous or choice not to comment on the matter for fear of jeopardizing their future careers.

“I am infuriated that this type of harassment is or could ever have been manipulated by a person of power under the guise that if you play along, he will give you what you want. I thought that our modern society was past this abuse at a larger industry-wide scale, I feel unsafe in the industry.”

“I just keep asking myself, ‘do I really want this career for myself?’ How can I feel comfortable doing what I love if doing what I love is such horrible environment for women? This is not okay.”

“I almost fear that I won’t even become a female director in this industry anymore because of this; but, we will not let this happen. Pigs don’t get to silence

our voice, this is our time.”

When I spoke to students studying acting at the University, almost none of them wanted to be identified, which in itself, is already proof that the industry has truly made it unsafe from those to be outspoken about the issues we face with film. Studying to become a filmmaker, myself, the fear of women in film are being silenced is there, on both ends of the camera. The film industry has already been flawed for women from the start. The ratio of men to women in higher roles is astoundingly unequal. So how can this be changed? What can be done to reverse the industry into a safer, more welcomed world of art and creativity again? With more male centered production companies, directors, and writers, it makes it harder for women to have the floor in the film industry. Having more women in power roles, women can have their voice heard in film. Reese Witherspoon recently started her own production company, which has become the creator of the Emmy winning HBO miniseries Big Little Lies. Not only did the series have strong female characters, but the series is based on the novel by female author Liane Moriarty and produced by Witherspoon and her

production company.

“Female actors should particularly be outspoken about any type of mistreatment in this business especially because actors are constantly objectified, judged, and stereotyped. It’s part of our job description,” Acting major at the University Lorian Gish said. “However, the line is drawn when anyone affiliated or unaffiliated with the industry brings that mentality to actors while they are not working or to entice them to keep working in future jobs.”

With Oscar season upon us it is becoming more prevalent that Hollywood has a lot to face this year. Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, and Brett Ratner have made the entire industry seem resolutely toxic, and this years Oscars is going to be a platform for a lot more than just best motion picture of the year. Students entering the film industry are fearful of how their future will be for them in an industry so tainted, but also hopeful for change. Though many have express feeling unsafe in their own field of work, women in the industry are determined to take Hollywood back and prepare it for the future of women in film.

Dress Up welcomes a world with solely women MAYA WERNER Contributor

Creator of the brand Dress Up and Australian fashion designer Stephanie Downey, released a new short film titled, The Dinner, to advertise her new clothing line. Directed by her partner Christopher Hill, with a beautifully haunting music score by Jonnine Standish, this seven-minute film leaves a lot unsaid.

With literally not a word uttered, the film depicts a post-apocalyptic future where women are the sole survivors. The Dinner opens up with two women walking along the water. The music builds the tension of the two women right from the start, even though we never know what their relation towards each other is. We are taken back to their assumed home, where we meet three other women. They dress in gorgeous garments, designed by Downey, and go out to the fields to pick flowers. At the end of the day they bathe by the shore, and we are brought to the dinner, where all the women sit around a beautifully decorated table in absolute silence. The tension of the film has reached its peak as all women stare at each other in silence, casting harsh, judgmental glances at each other. And just when you think the scene could not get anymore intense, one woman sticks her tongue out at another, and all the women crack a smile and giggle. And that’s the end.

No words spoken, and no backstory told, we are left to imagine where and who these women are. We are then brought to the development of the film: these women live in a sort of dystopian society where women are the last ones on earth. During the film we even see a baby carriage turned sideways on the shore, leaving us to assume that there is no need for it, therefore no babies. From the one day we see out of these women’s lives, we can tell they live a very monotonous lifestyle; but, even with the unknown air of tension surrounding them, they don’t seem to be unhappy. They actually seem to enjoy the simplicity of their lives; however, none of this answers the question of what these women’s relation towards each other is. The film brings a tragic, haunting image to the stunning line created by Downey. The visually pleasing cinematography matches the clothing brand’s style and Dressed Up has transformed their entire website to look as though it was pulled straight out of the film. Without it, the film wouldn’t be as bewitching to people as it is now. Creating flowing dresses that move with the mystery of the film, it is all captured in the lives of the sole women walking the earth. In just 10 minutes, you are taken into an almost comforting post-apocalyptic future with the leaders of women and only women; Downey has not only transformed the brand, but the image of women and their lighthearted, yet still powerful, independence.

Dress Up’s Stephanie Downey in the studio.

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I Dia de los Muertos I The Mexican tradition and how it appears in these three films SAM UNGER Arts Intern The end of October in the United States was used mostly as a time for last-minute measures to find costumes for Halloween parties or parades. However, it also marked the arrival of the Mexican holiday: Day of the Dead. For those unfamiliar with it, this brief guide describes some of the key features of the holiday and reviews three recent films that have drawn on the Day of the Dead for inspiration.

WHAT IS IT?

WHAT ARE ALTARS? AND WHAT ARE THEY FOR?

DAY OF THE DEAD: FILM AND CULTURE

Despite the morbid implication in the name, Day of the Dead is not a day of mourning. Instead, the Mexican holiday honors the lives of those before us and celebrates the profound impact those lives leave behind. The festivities begin the night before Nov. 1 in preparation for All Saints Day, an homage to deceased young children.

The next day, Nov. 2, is All Souls Day, signifying the celebration of the adults who have passed. Over the course of the holiday, prayers for friends and relatives are shared at warm gatherings, and colorful altars are created to guide the souls of loved ones back to visit the mortal world for a few days.

The Día de los Muertos altars are perhaps the most notable element of the holiday. They are set up by family and friends of the deceased who leave ofrendas (offerings). The offerings include food like Pan (bread) de Muertos and wine, as well as belongings or pictures of the deceased. Rather than eat the food, it is believed that the souls only absorb the “essence” of the food.

The altars are usually decorated with painted sugar skulls, skeletons, and orange Mexican marigolds (said to attract the souls of the dead). Many people in Mexico leave them at the graves of their loved ones, some even staying overnight awaiting their return.

The holiday has inspired many interpretations of Day of the Dead from artists and cultural producers around the world, including in the United States, where Mexican culture has a deeply rooted presence. International artwork has found inspiration from the celebrations and bright colors, using marigolds, sugar skulls, and butterflies as pieces of art that pay respect to the holiday.

Although there are few known films that center around Day of the Dead, the charming animated movies and the popular spy thriller leave audiences enamored by what appears to some as an unconventional approach to death.

These featured films celebrate and shed light on this often misunderstood tradition.

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THE BOOK OF LIFE

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Miguel aspires to be like his musical idol: Ernesto de la Cruz. Navigating through the strict music ban imposed on him by his family, Miguel discovers his long lost descendance from Ernesto and ventures to the Land of the Dead. With the help of new, charming friend Hector, (Gael Garcia Bernal), they seek to discover the truth behind Miguel’s past, and attempt to reunite his family with their musical origins. Before the production of Coco began, The Pixar animation team took trips to Mexico in hopes of getting a better understanding of the culture and to represent it accurately in the film. They were so inspired by the spirit and lively colors that they were able to envision their own animated afterlife influenced by the Mexican celebration. Despite the controversy surrounding Disney’s desire to trademark the phrase “Dia de Los Muertos” for merchandise, Coco has received critical acclaim from Rotten Tomatoes and the Hollywood Movie Awards for its heartwarming and beautiful portrayal of the acceptance of death that develops from childhood.

Taking place in the bright town of San Angel, the animated film follows the journeys of three young children, Manolo, Maria, and Joaquin, and shows how they grow apart with age. Starring Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, and Channing Tatum as the voices of the three main characters, this film is one of the first and most notable to portray the holiday.

The two men in the film, years after separating, arrive at a crossroads after having realized their love for the same woman: Maria. Traveling through different lands, and coming to terms with death, Manolo embarks on an adventure of self discovery that reflects the same outlook typically associated with the Mexican holiday about death.

Director Jorge Gutierrez, unlike the style of Coco’s team, did not send his production team on any trips to Mexico, as he felt the majority of the research that collected from them would arise from tourist attractions that only covered the surface of Mexican customs and society.

Being Mexican himself, Gutierrez served as a guide to the animators on their quest to successfully portray the complex, lively Mexican heritage.

In this film, James Bond is sent to complete a mission in Mexico City on the Day of the Dead. Agent 007 uncovers the existence of the sinister organization SPECTRE and must decode secrets behind the organization and its motives. The parade that takes place in the film did not accurately depict the activities of Day of the Dead in Mexico City, as no parade was in existence at the time.

However, because of the increased attention it received through the film, the government organized a Day of the Dead parade to take place in the city the following year, to which a record 250,000 people attended. This Americanized version of the holiday gives an outsider perspective on Mexican culture and the holiday itself.

While the plot does not necessarily pertain to Day of the Dead, the background celebrations indulge audiences in the resilient spirit associated with the Mexican holiday.

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The films above have served to highlight the notable Mexican outlook on death—that however painful the end of life may be for those left behind, the time spent on Earth by the deceased should be a cause for celebration. Their colorful festivities contrast the name entirely—they are full of life. When facing the common fear of death that lives in many of us, setting up/ visiting an altar is an enlightening experience; it reminds us of the presence lives have on the world after they are gone, and that in the face of tragedy, beauty can still be found somewhere within the cracks.

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Beauty brand Dove cleans up its act

After scrutiny and backlash Dove apologizes for another alleged racist ad BROOKE SUFRIN Arts Intern When we think of the friendly, clean, and wholesome brand, Dove, we think of purity. We think of beautiful, birds, smiles, and well, soap. Dove has been around for ages and is one of the most popular and efficient brands in the beauty industry. Despite its success, Dove, “missed the mark,” to quote their defense, when releasing a controversial and seemingly racist ad. After a major outcry from the public, Dove is hoping that consumers will be quick to forgive the beauty brand. However, this is not Dove’s first offense when it comes to racism. It is also not the first brand in the beauty industry to demonstrate insensitivity. It seems that some beauty lines that are supposed to be good for your skin, may be focusing a little too much on the color of it as well.

The commercial, recently released on Dove’s Facebook page, featured a black woman removing her dark colored shirt to reveal a white woman in a light shirt, apparently representing the transition from dirty to clean. After harsh backlash from Dove consumers, Facebook followers, and the general public, Dove tweeted a statement apologizing for any offense taken: “An image recently posted on Facebook missed the mark in representing women of color thoughtfully. We deeply regret the offense caused.”

What was perceived by the public was not in fact the intended meaning of the video, Dove claims. After the white woman was revealed she continued to then remove her shirt to expose an Asian woman also wearing a similar colored shirt. It seems that Dove was trying to send a message of diversity and that the company compliments multiple skin tones, though it was presented poorly and infringed upon a sensitive, cultural issue.

Featured model in the Dove ad, Lola Ogunyemi, spoke out against racism in her essay and argued that she was unaware of how the final cuts of the commercial were to be edited. She expressed her excitement to have the chance to illuminate diversity and represent values in society.

“Having the opportunity to represent my darkskinned sisters in a global beauty brand felt like the perfect way for me to remind the world that we are here, we are beautiful, and more importantly, we are valued,” Ogunyemi said.

However, it seemed the idea did not translate well when the ad was released. In 2011, Dove was (again)

accused of racism when they released an ad featuring three women, ranging in skin tones. The women were standing in order from dark to light with headlines reading “before” above the dark skinned woman and “after” about the light skinned woman. Dove once again claimed that it was attempting to convey the afterglow of Dove products on multiple skin types.

“Soap is a universal product, universal to all races and genders,” University freshman Ethan Hixson said.

“As such a product, the chances are high for an ad to be misconstrued; however, that’s no excuse for how [Dove] represented female beauty and the racial community.”

Though many are outraged, there are also many defending the brand, insisting that the public needs to be “less sensitive” and “a whole lot more open.”

“I get that people are angry because these ads can come off very insensitive, but it really isn’t what Dove was trying to say,” Pace University junior Emily MonroeEvans said. “People are missing the point.”

Dove is not the only company in the hot seat for accusations of racism. Nivea, yet another beauty brand, is being protested by many for producing racist ads specifically in Ghana, West Africa. The beauty brand released an ad featuring a black woman applying Nivea cream and when she uses it her skin is actually revealed to have been made lighter from the usage of the cream.

The woman is then portrayed to be visibly happier and feeling more youthful; insinuating that lighter skin makes you happier, younger, more beautiful, and overall “better.”

Nivea billboards were posted around Ghana with phrases such as “For Visibly Fairer Skin.” Social media users have been responding, offended by the billboards, for the company to take them down and until they do Nivea products will be boycotted. “…We love our complexion the way it is. And if you don’t take these down. We will,” Instagram user fuseodg posted.

On the contrary, other brands are entering a positive spotlight in the beauty industry. Rihanna and her new beauty line serve as an example of expression in a more diverse sense. Fenty Beauty is a makeup line for, as Rihanna stated it, “all skin colors, all undertones, from all countries.” The brand has a whopping forty shades of foundation ranging from light and pink tones to dark brown tones with everything in between. The makeup extends to 17 nations worldwide, emphasizing equality and unity with every brushstroke. Some of the dark shades have already been sold out and other beauty brands are

continued from PAGE 7 La Liveres said. “The community is usually focused on white, cisgender gay men, and now it’s going to be opened up to people of different body shapes, different ethnicities, different races, different religions, people with different levels of ability. Especially in the fashion world, which is always dominated by white pretty people.”

For the announcement of its release, Them had already generated positive responses from across the country; and La Liveres and the LGBTQA & Social Justice Center agree.

“I think overall [Them] is [positive]. We’ve seen a publication like Teen Vogue take a very political stance and really work for equality,” La Liveres said. “My biggest hope for Them is that the publication will source from people who are LGBT and that people who are running it will be LGBT. I am hoping that the people who they involve will be people of color who can enlighten more [people]. If it’s controlled by cis white gays, then, as I said, it’s going to remain the same. If we could get those extra voices that we really need to amplify, then we’re gonna be fine I think.”

Changes in the cultural narrative about LGBTQA lives have been taking place over the last few decades, following the major turning point that was the 1969 Stonewall riots, which took place here in New York City. By creating an online platform formed specifically to the LGBTQA community, it opens more discussion about diversity.

“We were in bars, hiding from the police and then we eventually started rioting out in the streets near Stonewall,” La Liveres said.” “An online publication just for us, made for us, by us is gonna be a huge step in being able to communicate and hopefully, maybe it will even stretch beyond America and be an international resource for people who are LGBT.” In terms of the importance of encouraging conversation about the LGBTQA community on college campuses, specifically at the University, La Liveres highlights that the fact that organizations have a large voice and a platform, such as Them, is important

struggling to keep up with Rihanna’s diverse success.

Kylie Jenner of Kylie Cosmetics released more dark shades in her brand following Rihanna’s instant hit of a release. With marketing that entails acceptance and seems to be free from prejudice, Rihanna is demonstrating an influential and positive example in the industry regarding femininity and race.

Cultural sensitivity in the beauty industry is on the rise as companies continue to try and diversitize their brands. For Dove, it seems, may need to “clean up” their their direction to for Dove users and generate awareness for women, and men, of all races.

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for this voice.

“We’re in a school that’s in the city, we get the idea or the misconception that things are going perfectly fine for us and that’s completely untrue,” La Liveres said.

According to advocacy organization Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation, or GLAAD, 2016 was rampant with hate crimes that specifically targeted LGBTQA people, causing the deaths of many in the transgender community. At its core, Them seeks to provide a wide range of people the means to incite a much-needed conversation.

“We want to make sure that we’re inviting people to participate,” Picardi said.

“Intersectionality and representation are going to be crucial to the brand’s very success and acceptance.”

Picardi’s spearheading of Teen Vogue and his vision in crafting Them showcases an invigorating perspective that looks to the future. His work thus far exemplifies what can be accomplished and the conversations that we can now openly have if driven by an insatiable desire for progress and a refusal to remain stagnant.

Picardi’s statement highlights the profound impact that young people, or Generation Z, has in shaping our society. In the wake of fear-mongering and divisive rhetoric, the inception of Them is a refreshing rebuttal that seeks to reclaim the stories of people in the rapidly expanding LGBTQA community. Them may just be the outlet through which we can humanize the people whose voices have been subdued amidst the discord that has recently pervaded our modern discourse. Having a platform solely focused on the LGBTQA community can perhaps inspire a more nuanced understanding of one another to emerge. It is clear that among Them’s intrinsic values is inclusivity.

“It doesn’t matter what your background is,” Picardi said. “We’re hoping we can show you storytelling that proves that Them is about all of us.”

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Editor’s picks: November CAROLINE CARDOSO Arts Editor

Fall is finally here (thank god), and with that comes good company in the form of art. New sounds, new binge worthy shows, new incredible films (and old), all here to entertain us for the month of November. While we’re all thrifting for 90s clothes, here are a few favorites songs, artists, movies, and television series to keep our November busy and engaging.

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Featured artist: Tash Sultana

A new rock legend. A revolution in rock soul music. The female Jimi Hendrix. Tash Sultana, 22 year-old Australian indie musician, started in her living room and is now on her own headlining world tour. From YouTube to the big stage, Sultana slowly worked her way up in the music industry with her first EP, Notion. Her fiery, raspy vocals and command of multiple instruments with looping pedal skills are what make Sultana’s music the indie rock our ear drops have been dying for. Notion gives a small flavorful taste of her intense music style and talent, and a little insight on stories from her past.

Sultana just recently released a bluesy, reggae new single titled “Mystik,” giving the world more vibrating musical gold. Sultana is giving a new name to the term “onewoman-band artist,” and I’m living for it.

Film

You’re going to thank me for introducing you to Adam Sandler’s most important film in his career; forget about The Wedding Singer and Billy Madison. Filmed on hand handle and blooming with a beautiful, almost Wes Anderson, color palette, Punch-Drunk Love is going to become your new favorite movie (you’re welcome). In 2002, cinematographer Robert Elswit and writer and director Paul Anderson brought you a film exposing the darkness of phone sex and scamming. Barry Egan (Sandler), a timid and shy man, is overwhelmed with loneliness and analyzed intensely by his seven sisters. Barry is chasing love when he falls victim to an extortionist his life is turned upside down and he runs away to Hawaii. Put it on, soak it in, thank me later.

Big Little Lies (HBO)

Based on the novel by Liane Moriarty, created and written

by David E. Kelley, and directed by Jean-Marc Vallée, this HBO miniseries better be on the agenda for your binge watching seshes. Not only is the playlist a damn dream, Big Little Lies is absolutely incredible. The show takes you through a darkly comedic tale of a murder that took place in California. Big Little Lies is full of housewife drama, doting mothers, private school children, and rumors on top of rumors. The narrative follows from the eyes of the four main mothers: Madeline (Reese Witherspoon), Jane (Shailene Woodley), Celeste (Nicole Kidman), and Renata (Laura Dern). Covering the issues of domestic violence and failing marriages, the show takes you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, surprise, and just a general in awe feeling through its cinematography and acting.

If you don’t have HBO, you can start a free month trial of HBO Go; believe me, a month is way more time than you’ll need to start and finish this masterpiece.

A Ghost Story

Contrary to its potentially-misleading title, Director David Lowery’s (“Pete’s Dragon”) Sundance contender is more of a romance than a horror movie. The indie film follows a couple, played by controversial actor Casey Affleck and Rooney Mara, before and after Affleck’s character dies. As he comes back to his home as a silent, sheet-covered ghost, his observances and explorations of love and loss give a new meaning to the word “haunting.” Plus, Kesha, Pace’s 2016 Homecoming Performer makes a guest appearance in the film, making it even more necessary to watch Lowery’s cinematic masterpiece.

Television Shameless (Showtime)

William H. Macy goes from Jurassic Park to south side Chicago as a drunk single father of six. The Gallagher children, lead by oldest sister Fiona (Emmy Rossum) who takes the roll of the mother due to their own mother’s absence, battle raising themselves and taking care of their father Frank (Macy) after more than a few six packs and some shots. Its comedy, drama, emotion, and (quite honestly) chaos is what makes Shameless so addictive.

Though you may not be able to relate to the lifestyle and situation of the Gallagher family, they still make you feel quite at home and welcome into their mysterious lives of entertaining mayhem. The drama series is actually an adaption of a British show of the same name (but not the same talent, as the US version is a thousand times better than the original). The show starts its eighth season this fall on Showtime; giving you more than enough content to consume after consuming all those Thanksgiving leftovers.

LOVE (Netflix)

From the producer of the beloved Freaks and Geeks, I present to you the next show on your binge watching bucket list: LOVE. Paul Rust plays the overly nice film nerd from the Midwest, Gus, who works as an on set teacher for a young teen actress of television series Wichita. Whereas Gillian Jacobs plays Mickey, an opinionated, trendy free spirit with great style, a scart-brained mindset, and a pack of Marlboro golds at all times. The show follows Gus and Mickey when they meet each other at unexpected times in both of their lives and goes deep into their relationship.

Though they are so wildly different and complete opposites, Gus and Mickey go through the journey of life together to figure out what the hell “love” really is. As I relate to Mickey’s mid-20’s crisis and ring addiction, I advise you to indulge quickly before season two pops up in your Netflix notifications.

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place I never lived in, and those campuses as well. What is interesting about Pace is that the multiple campuses makes it an interesting place to try to help in terms of an institution because the campuses are quite different, the locations are quite different, yet it’s one university, and how do we make Pace University one coherent whole.

PP: Within that, you mentioned that you were excited about the desire you’ve seen in students, and the diversity. Are there any other qualities of the Pace student body that you are particularly impressed with?

PK: I think that they are very passionate about what they are doing and are actually very positive and upbeat, which I enjoy. But I just like that the sense of Pace University for most of our students is a huge opportunity and they just want to take it and make it theirs and that’s what I want to be a part of. The passion and the drive are very compelling and the fact that students really seem to want to be here is the best. To make the most of an experience, you really to have buy in and decide that this is what you want to do, and I think most of the students I met are like that, and my guess is, if we continue to do the things we are doing, even more students will feel that way.

PP: Thank you for that. Now, I’d like to address what I think are the three biggest concerns the students are facing this particular semester, the first of which are the renovations of One Pace Plaza. I know, especially in the beginning of the semester, that the student body was very confused about what was really going on. I think the administration has since tried to clear up some confusion around the construction. Are there any updates you can give to the students at this moment?

PK: I can tell you that we tried to be attentive to signage.

One thing I would like to encourage people to do is to think about walking up and down the stairs because the elevators are very congested, and I know waiting many minutes for them with a tight schedule can be frustrating.

I think we can get into the habit of walking down short distances, like a lot of people who are only going one or two floors. There may be some people who can’t, but if you are able to take the stairs, I think that is a good thing and has good benefits too, like more steps if you count those. I try to do it if I go short distances. I think, all in all, given the scale of the renovations, things are going pretty well. When I first came here, there was a lot of noise and sometimes that was kind of disruptive, and it seems like we’re working on that too, or at least I haven’t experienced that as much. This is something that we have to get through. We need to know when there are really serious problems because then we can try to address them. It is going to be somewhat inconvenient, as any renovation might be, but I’m really looking forward to seeing the new facilities. The point of the Master Plan is really to make this a more comfortable and exciting place for students and to enhance the student experience, so that’s what we’re spending a lot of money on. It is the case that there are some short term inconveniences, and I’m sorry about that. Unless you shut down the school, which is not a feasible thing, either, then you can’t completely eliminate it. I hope that people hang in there.

An example, though I came in after it was done, is that the Pleasantville campus is really lovely now, with a lot of new facilities and so forth. I think Manhattan is going to look really great, and I say thanks for your patience and let us know if there are really major things we need to address, and we’ll all have a big party when it’s ready.

PP: Another thing the student body is adjusting to is not just a new Pace administration, but a new federal administration, as well. And the new Trump administration has made radical decisions about immigrant students and DACA, the LGBT community with particular emphasis on transgender student rights, the affordability of education and many other things that impact a student’s ability to

attend college. Something that the Press has covered and that we are very impressed by is the bold stance you have taken to address these issues. What other initiatives is your administration going to take to help foster an inclusive campus for all?

PK: That’s a great question. I am very committed to making Pace a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming campus. One of the things we can do is to strengthen the sense of community, which I am trying to do through things like just being very accessible and out there, and Dean Marijo and I are doing some dinners with students and really trying to create a sense that we’re all in this together and it’s really important. I also think it’s really important that, sometimes, we try to make it clear what our policies and priorities are. We’re still looking at certain issues, but I can tell you that we’re very supportive of students who are Dreamers, for instance, and I admire students who are here and willing to talking about those experiences. I hope Congress can find a way to craft some legislation that will allow students who are Dreamers, or who might be Dreamers, to stay in this country and work and study without fear, which is a big concern now. In terms of LGBT students, this place is very, very committed. I’ve been very impressed by the LGBT community and the strength of it, and it seems that there is a strong, supportive network of faculty and staff as well. But, certainly, if there are concerns there I want to hear about those. I met with the Black Student Union, and talked about their concerns. I haven’t met with all students, although I’m trying to meet with as many as I possibly can early in my time. I would say that we are clear where we stand and we are clear that we prioritize students feeling welcome here no matter what their backgrounds are. If there are specific things we aren’t doing or should be doing differently, I am certainly open to hearing them, and I think everyone that works around me feels that way too.

PP: And now, what I think would be the biggest event that happened during the fall is the false active shooter report on campus that left many people very shaken and confused about what actually happened.

I know there have been addresses that changed the security on campus and the heads of security. Is there any information that you would like the students to know about this?

PK: We learned from that episode, and I certainly apologize for what I think was not ideal handling of it. Associate Vice President Nicole ThompsonPerkins has put into place a lot of processes. There’s a committee looking into what we can do, particularly around education and training, which were some of the concerns, but also communications. What I would say is one of the strongest takeaways was the power of social media. In this case, there was inaccurate information that was relayed over social media, and I’m sure that was done sincerely; I don’t think that was done with malice. What goes out on social media is not something that we are ever going to be able to control, but what we need to do, and do better, is make sure that we are putting out accurate information. I spend more time than you can imagine talking to various people in law enforcement, higher education, communications, and what the challenge is is that you also don’t want to put out inaccurate information. So there’s this trade-off between speed and accuracy. If you’re too slow, then information may come out that is not accurate, but is, in fact, detrimental and can create a sense of panic and fear.

That’s why we have communication experts like Cara Cea. I know we can do better, but as you can imagine, there really is a trade-off. The conclusive piece that put an end to the situation was partly thanks to the police presence. They were doing their own poking around and were very concerned. Obviously, this happened three days after Sept. 11, it was close to the site, it was in New York City, there may be a heightened sense of awareness and urgency. We just have to deal with it. We have a great location in Manhattan, but when it comes to this sort of thing, it may not be the easiest place to

fulfill the need for speedy, accurate information, or to be as thorough as you would want to be. I think the timing and location influence it. But, we’re working on it, and the good news is that we learned and are trying to take that learning and make Pace a better, stronger place.

Fortunately, no one was hurt, but I know a lot of people experience anxiety and fear and I definitely am sorry for that. In talking to people in New York City who think about these things, New York City does have its own set of challenges in this regard, and we need to prepare people better for that.

PP: What do you hope to do to differentiate yourself from the last administration?

PK: What I want to be is me. I am a pretty transparent and positive person. What I want to do is just make sure people know that I’m there and I care about what they do and want to support them. I think one of my major goals is help to Pace elevate its brand and reputation because I think a lot of people don’t know that much about Pace. I also want to make the student experience as strong as it could possibly be and try to make sure we’re all unified to do that.

PP: You mentioned wanting to be accessible to students. What I’ve noticed on social media is you emphasizing interactions with students. What plans do you have to incorporate the student voice into University policies and administrations?

PK: I’ve spent time with the SGAs in both campuses and time with law students. I plan to have regular meetings with the students, and I going to have office hours so students who might have an idea for want to say something just need to sign up and we’ll spend time with them. I’m also trying to do more informal things and getting out and talk to people and figure where they’re from and how they’re doing. What I have found throughout my careers, particularly in an educational institution, is if you ask students what’s working and what’s not, they’ll be happy to tell you. Sometimes, what’s not working is fixable, but some things can be quite challenging to fix, given constraints. By listening to students, and asking them for their ideas and suggestions, we can make a difference.

PP: What do you hope to accomplish within your first year in office?

PK: There are a few concrete things. We’re doing some searches, building a team on the management side. On the personal side, I am trying to get to know as much as I can about the campuses and what’s going on and what some of the challenges are. I hope to advocate for Pace and appear on the media, not just social, but on public radio, and writing to help raise the profile of Pace.

I do have some goals of raising money, elevating the reputation, getting attention for Pace, and improving the student experience to keep graduation rates up. Some things are more long term, some are laying the ground work, and some will be more tangible. What I want to make clear is that we are here to support the students as well as faculty and staff, and we are opening to inviting conversation.

PP: What you be your one piece of advice for students to succeed at Pace?

PK: That’s a great question. I’d say realize how much opportunity there is here. In the combination of really dedicated faculty and staff, an amazing location, and opportunities to do things outside the classroom, there are so many opportunities here. My sense is that Pace students are really, really busy and you can’t always do everything at once, which is important to recognize, too.

It is good to have some sort of plan, but I think there is so much opportunity here that, if I were going here as an undergrad, I would probably just be excited all the time and probably not want to slow down, cause New York is an amazing campus and our faculty is really giving and caring people. I’d say take advantage, don’t overdo but don’t under-do.

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#MeToo: You are not alone RUMIYA MALIK Features Intern We live in a harsh world where, unfortunately, bad things happen to good people.

Recently, on Twitter, the #MeToo campaign has become a worldwide trend. The campaign is a platform for people who have been sexually harassed and didn’t get a chance to speak about it before. It gives many a chance to talk about something they felt they couldn’t in the past. Ever since the incidents of sexual assault and sexual harassment against Hollywood producer and studio executive Harvey Weinstein were reported by the New York Times and The New Yorker, this campaign went into full swing.

Actress Alyssa Milano tweeted, “If you’ve been sexually harassed or assaulted write ‘me too’ as a reply to this tweet,” and over 825,000 tweets were sent out with people sharing their stories to show people they are not alone. While Milano revived the #MeToo campaign, it was actually Tarana Burke who started it over 10 years ago for women of color to come together after being assaulted and today it has spread immensely.

Burke says, “It’s not about a viral campaign for me, it’s about a movement.”

In 1996, Burke realized it was time to give girls an outlet to share their horror stories. When Burke was a camp counselor at a youth center, after an allgirl bonding session a young girl approached her to speak with Burke privately. This young girl struggled to tell Burke about the things that her stepdad did to her, and it was too much for Burke to take in. She had to send the child to someone else who could help her. “The shock of being rejected, the pain of opening a wound only to have it abruptly forced closed again — it was all on her face,” Burke says. “I watched her walk away from me as she tried to recapture her secrets and tuck them back into their hiding place. I watched her put her mask back on and go back into the world like she was all alone and I couldn’t even bring myself to whisper... me too.”

This monumental campaign has two sides to it. One, it’s a bold declaration that these survivors are not ashamed or alone.

The other side, is from survivor to survivor to provide support. The #MeToo company has said that over 4.7 million people around the world have engaged in conversation about #MeToo, with more than 12 million posts across social media platforms. According to Facebook, more that 45 percent of people in the United States are friends with someone who posted a message with the words “Me too.”

While this is a worldwide campaign, it still is something important to University students also. Student Kelly Wong stepped up to share her story

to tell others they are not alone. Wong recounts to The Pace Press a time when she was 14 and an older man of 20 forced himself onto her. “I have lived in guilt for years and I still live with guilt to this day.” Wong says, “I just feel guilty that I didn’t say anything and I didn’t post this anywhere else.” This gave her a chance to share her story and to tell others that they can find support, and they are not alone.

Another student, Lane Eichner, reached out to talk about the campaign. “I haven’t personally made a post as I don’t really feel safe doing so (although I’m still considering it), but I wanted to say that I think the people sharing their stories are incredibly brave and that this will hopefully help survivors feel less isolated and open up the conversation about how common sexual assault and harassment is far beyond hollywood. Just because you don’t hear about it, doesn’t mean it doesn’t happen,” Eichner says. “I know reading the vast amounts of stories from people with experiences just like mine has been just as comforting as it has been saddening; it’s hard to feel alone when there are millions of people telling the world that you aren’t. I hope that in the long run this helps encourage people to believe victims, not defend attackers/rapists just because they know or like them, and increase awareness on the effects of being assaulted or harassed.”

Shea Donnelly, a freshman at the University, had the following to say when asked about her opinions of the campaign: “I personally didn’t do a #MeToo post, but I think this is a really important statement. As not only a female but a women’s studies major, I think that this is a conversation that has taken too long to be brought to the public’s attention. I wish I had the courage to speak up about my experiences like so many strong people did. But I think it’s important to remember and to remind survivors that they do not owe anyone an explanation, what they’ve gone through is still valid, most definitely not their fault, and if this movement is too much for them, it’s okay to stay out of it. Overall, this movement should inspire us to ask: what’s next? What action can we take from here? And then we need to do it.”

If anyone here at the University feels alone, let this show you that you aren’t. The #MeToo campaign shows no signs of slowing down and will continue to show just how big of a problem sexual harassment is. This campaign is a huge push of all victims fighting back and not letting themselves be beaten down by something that wasn’t their fault.

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Post Midterm Self-Care MEGANN MARTINEZ Features Intern With midterms coming to an end, University students are feeling what might be similarly described as the aftereffects of running a marathon with only a couple weeks of training. If you are one of the few lucky students to have few or no midterms at all, excuse the rest of us for not applauding your good fortune.

You might wonder what is happening to your body during these intense sessions of testing and you’d be surprised. It is important to be aware of the six main effects of test-induced stress, which are especially common among college students.

Depression/Anxiety The burden of multiple tests can weigh you down,

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draining your energy or making you extremely anxious.

A feeling of despair or dread is common in some students during test taking because of the continuous pressures and expectations. Some students develop issues of anxiety as they struggle to achieve certain grades and put pressure on themselves.

Sleeping Issues Stress can cause changes resulting in varied sleeping patterns. Many students have difficulty sleeping and will be kept up late hours due to test anxiety. Further anxiety and varied sleep patterns may also be caused by the intense late hours studying for exams. On the other hand, some college students may sleep much more than usual as a coping method to deal with stress.

Compromised Immune System You may find that you are sick more frequently during exam time because being stressed can compromise the immune system and leave a person more susceptible to viruses and illness.

Cognitive Symptoms Stress can cause a variety of cognitive problems.

Memory problems, an inability to concentrate and poor judgment are only two of the many side effects to stress.

In addition, anxious or racing thoughts and constant worrying, as well as only seeing the negative in situations, are possible effects of test-induced stress.

Emotional/Behavioral Symptoms Stress can prove extremely frustrating and cause you to feel a range of emotions. Moodiness, irritability and agitation can result from stress, as can a feeling of being overwhelmed and a sense of isolation and loneliness. Selfesteem can be at risk due to the high-strung emotions you might feel during midterm season Well, the marathon is over, the exhausted, out

of breath University students are welcoming the days post-midterm hell weeks. It is time we all need to take a few moments and regenerate to prepare for the equally exhausting days of finals, but let’s not mention that.

So, what are some ways students can refresh their brains after midterm season? Obviously, it’s always important to stay hydrated and healthily fed. Which, to be honest, college students forget to do the basic care they were often reminded to do at home. You’d be surprised how important it actually is. Studies have shown, according to Amanda Carlson, director of performance nutrition at Athletes’ Performance, that by even being half a liter dehydrated can increase the hormones in your body that causes stress. Make sure to not be eating late into the night and drink water throughout the day.

It is also critical to focus on mental health. After a stressful experience like midterms, a period of relaxation is important to your emotional well-being. Spend a couple nights care free, doing something that makes you truly happy, whether that be doodling in an adult coloring book, or hanging out with friends. A good idea is to utilize the free (or inexpensive) yoga classes offered around the city.

College is an environment for stress, everyone around you has experiences of the motions that come along with midterms. Don’t let a negative atmosphere let you down. Use everyone’s experience to your advantage and ask around for some helpful tips when it comes to test taking at the University.

One thing to remember, a bad midterm will not ruin your career. Everyone wants to succeed, but you must take care of your physical and emotional needs when tested (no pun intended) by stress. Breathe! Midterms are over and winter break is just around the corner.

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Spend your meal plan at Starbucks

KELSEY NICHOLSON Features Editor

November 7, 2017

A review of the best fall drinks tasted a bit of cinnamon, but the other spices evaded me.

The drink wasn’t too sweet, which is what I was worried about. Unlike the maple pecan latte, the PSL did not get unbearably sweet at the bottom, which was a welcomed relief. Overall, I would definitely order the drink again, but maybe with an extra shot of espresso to fulfill my coffee-loving dreams.

This next drink was suggested to me by University sophomore Mikayla Drab. She said that it was an improvement on the PSL that her friend had told her about. It was a latte with almond milk instead of regular milk, and two pumps of pumpkin syrup and two pumps of cinnamon dolce syrup I will call the Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Latte. It tastes like how a cinnamon bun would taste if the bread component of the roll was pumpkin bread.

It’s sweet, but the sweetness was evenly distributed throughout the drink so it was less overwhelming than the maple pecan latte. I think the almond milk adds a “healthy” aspect, but I don’t really taste a difference. Next time I would add perhaps one pump of cinnamon dolce and three pumps of pumpkin to get the maximum fall flavoring in it.

I enjoyed this slightly more than the pumpkin spice latte,

When it comes to Starbucks drinks, I don’t stray from my tried-and-true favorites: the skinny vanilla latte, and the (now discontinued) mango black tea lemonade (which I have replaced with the peach citrus white tea lemonade).

However, with all of the new fall drinks coming out, I felt that I had to try them. The pumpkin spice latte and the salted caramel mocha have been out for a while and made their comeback this year, while the maple pecan latte and the pumpkin spice chai tea latte were brand new. It was time to dip my toe in the water of autumn drinks, and what better way to do it than to spend all of my meal plan money at the Starbucks on campus?

Maple Pecan Latte: This latte smelled incredible.

It was the first of the fall drinks I tried. However, I was disappointed. It was very much “pecan” and not very “maple”. The scent was overwhelmingly nutty, which would be a positive if you like pecans. I expected more of a maple syrup scent, kind of like the banana pecan pancakes at Denny’s (though I make a point not to go to Denny’s too often). It reminded me of hazelnut coffee, and had the most prominent coffee taste out of all of the drinks. The maple was not present throughout the drink until I got to the bottom third. That was where all of the maple flavoring had settled, and drinking that last bit was terrible. After drinking the relatively unsweet latte, the maple was like a Canadian punch in the face. This was my least favorite out of all the drinks.

Pumpkin Spice Latte: I must admit that I’ve never had a pumpkin spice latte before.

It was definitely better than I expected, and the pumpkin flavor was tasty. I wouldn’t call it delicious, but it was clearly a fall drink, and not a bad one at that. I’m not sure what the “spice” aspect of pumpkin spice is, and I couldn’t taste it.

A quick Google search showed that the spice was “pumpkin pie spice”, which still did not clarify what I was tasting. Further digging was required.

The latte’s Wikipedia page revealed that the A pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks spices were cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove. I

but they did not taste all that different.

Salted Caramel Mocha: My first thought when drinking this was shock and delight. It is delicious. It was the creamiest of all the drinks, which is odd because it was not a latte. I believe it was the chocolate that made it seem so smooth to drink. But the blend of the flavors and the slight saltiness really made it a seasonal stand-out.

One thing I did not like was how little coffee I could taste.

There was an aftertaste of coffee but the flavor itself was not strong in the drink. It tasted more like hot chocolate than anything. I think the flavors themselves could be for more than fall—salted caramel and chocolate is able to make it through the winter. I think Starbucks should consider adding this to their permanent menu.

Pumpkin Spice Chai Latte: This is more in-line with what I expected the pumpkin spice latte to be. The chai spices (cardamom and cinnamon) themselves were enough to make me want a pumpkin chai candle, which Yankee Candle sells. The barista sprinkled extra cinnamon on the top of the foam as well, which made it smell even more delicious. As a coffee person, I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy this one more than the regular pumpkin spice latte, but the chai tea mixed with the “spice” present in the original truly enhances the flavors. The only thing is that this one is much sweeter than the regular PSL; not as sweet as the bottom half of a maple pecan latte, but on the sweeter side for sure. This is perfect for any tea-drinkers who want to get in on the fall craze, or even coffee drinkers looking for a bit more “spice.”

In addition to my own taste tests, I used Twitter and Facebook to poll the University on their favorite fall drinks. Students on Twitter and Facebook voted the salted caramel mocha as their favor-ite fall drink. So, for the overall best Starbucks fall drink that the café has to offer, the salted caramel mocha is the safest bet. Don’t be afraid to doctor up the drinks as well: add another pump of pumpkin, or another shot of espresso to truly usher in the fall season.

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“The moment I swiped right...”

NATHAN SIEGEL Social Media

Dating in New York is difficult. Impossible, according to some. Now that the aptly-named “cuffing season” is approaching (defined by Urban Dictionary as “the cold weather and prolonged indoor activity causes singles to become lonely and desperate to be cuffed during the fall and winter months”), dating is at the forefront of our minds, and Tinder is, admittedly, the best way to seek out a companion in a city sprawling with singles. New York certainly isn’t the city of love, but that doesn’t stop us from swiping right.

The Pace Press asked students for their unique, wild, and uncomfortable online dating experiences. Here are four stories of Tinder meetups gone sour:

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Flex your food The best places to spend your flex dollars around campus

The Fulton St. Chipotle

Kelsey Nicholson

The Fulton St. Melt Shop

Kelsey Nicholson

The fall semester is in full swing and let’s be honest, while we love to hate Café 101, some-times the students at the University need a little spice to their lives when it comes to campus dining. With Flex dollars, this is possible! If you don’t already know, you can use your Student ID and get food at places around campus.

Experience New York City cuisine or some comfort food you miss from home.

Depending on your meal plan, you can frequent these amazing restaurants when you’re just not feeling what’s in the cafe. You might be wondering, where’s the best place to go?

Where can you spend the least amount of money? Where is the best tasting food? Well the answers are in folks. The Pace Press recently ran a poll on the favorite Flex locations and the results are in!

You might be able to guess, but Chipotle takes the win! This crowd favorite is comfort from home and to be honest, you could always use some chips and guacamole.

Fair priced, and good-tasting, Fulton Street’s Chipotle is always a good choice when you’re craving something not available in Cafe 101.

Not a fan of Mexican food? No problem, because Melt Shop takes second place!

Nothing says good food like a classic grilled cheese. Come out to Melt Shop on Fulton and try their classic grilled cheese, or be adventurous, they have anything you could think of, like loaded tater tots!

Want some classic New York City Pizza? Well, University students know the perfect place. Rosella’s Pizza is one of the closest Flex locations to the main building and holds the hearts (and wallets) of many University students. Delivery is an option here, so you can have a slice of buffalo chicken pizza or baked ziti pizza waiting for you downstairs in minutes. Students also report that their cheap garlic knots are the best thing in the world.

Check it out!

Taking last place in the poll is Red Mango, but don’t take it the wrong way. This sweet destination has the goods for any ice cream fan. Frozen yogurt with all the toppings you can imagine? Yum! They also have acai bowls and smoothies so you can live your best fit life.

While these may be the favorite Flex locations, you would be surprised by the other spots we have available near campus.

Imagine: it’s a typical morning, the café is jammed and all you want is a muffin on your way to class on Williams St. Well right next to Rosella’s Pizza, you’ll find a quaint diner called Dante’s. The service here is really nice and most importantly, they have muffins, and they accept Flex. They also have a breakfast buffet and other interesting meal options during the day, like wraps and sandwiches.

Speaking of breakfast food, Flex also hosts Denny’s. This is a perfect place to sit down and get a meal with friends, particularly at two in the morning after a late night out. The food is full of comfort and affordably priced. However, students have recently complained about the service, so make sure to go during a less busy time of day.

Au Bon Pain is also a great Flex location because of its quick service and highquality food. Whether it’s a panini or a cup of coffee, this dining spot has got it all! Both quick and cheap, what else could a college student want?

Craving a classic burger joint? Bareburger has this very burger with an eloquent twist. Modernly decorated and hosted with friendly service, this burger joint will give you the best burger you can get, but it may also be the most expensive burger you’ll buy.

Don’t get us wrong, it is a perfect place when you’re willing to splurge after a hard day’s work.

The University offers some really great food options outside of campus and these are not all! Check out all the amazing options on the posters around the University!

Rosella’s on Williams St.

Red Mango on Fulton St,

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How to cook decent meals with just a microwave and a dream BROOKE SALAMONE Features Intern We all know how difficult the transition from enjoying home cooked meals to living off of mi-crowavable mac and cheese and dining hall food can be. Moving into college and developing an eating schedule for most students is difficult, because healthy options are sometimes hard to find. As a result, this often leads to bad eating habits. This can simply be because unhealthy foods are accessible, or it can just be the fact that these options tend to be more affordable for us broke college students. When taking a walk down the block to a CVS, it is difficult not to pick up a cup of ramen or a microwavable pepperoni pizza because they are affordable and quick. While these options might be tempting, there are other ways in which eating in the dorm room can become healthier, more affordable, and more like the comfort of eating at home.

Mini microwaves have become a vital resource to our bellies. The microwave now functions not only as a microwave, but also a toaster and an oven all in one. These contraptions can do more than warm up last night’s Domino’s. Here are some decent meals that can be made in just a dorm microwave.

To begin, why not start off the day with French toast…in a to-go mug! This recipe is fun, simple and takes only five minutes. The ingredients include one egg, half a cup of milk, sugar, a drop of vanilla extract (optional, but good for extra flavor), a drizzle maple syrup, a pinch of cinnamon and salt, and cut-up pieces of a bread of your choosing. This may sound difficult, but it’s easier than it seems and has only three easy steps. First, put all of the ingredients into a mug without the bread, and stir until mixed. Next, add the pieces of bread and soak until they are coated. Lastly, put the mug in the microwave for two minutes. Once this is complete, you are finished! If you are a fruit lover, you could also add some of your favorite fruits on top to complete the recipe, like strawberries or bananas. This lovely recipe wouldn’t be possible without a mug; having your own mug is definitely a dorm essential!

Another helpful tip for staying healthy and keeping interesting in the dorm is purchasing a microwave steamer. Enjoy veggies and don’t want to leave your dorm?

Invest in a steamer and have warm veggies or even pasta within a few minutes! Including vegetables into a college diet is often difficult. With a steamer, you can buy any vegetable from the store and cook them in your room in minutes. This tool can be purchased online or at a store like Target for under $20! To make it even more enjoyable, students can buy ranch dressing and store it in the fridge and have steamed veggies with ranch dip for lunch!

Along with microwaves, most dorms here at the University have kitchens or kitchenettes somewhere throughout the building that students use frequently. There are stove tops, ovens, sinks and a refrigerator provided. Try something new! Grab a friend

Pasta you can make in your dorm.

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one night and decide to make your own pasta instead of waiting in the long line at the Café, or make some warm soup on a cold night. Cooking can be a fun experience every once in a while that can also save money.

All in all, knowing your resources when it comes to food in the dorm room is important. There are many things that can be done in the microwave as well as the kitchenettes. And don’t forget about your mini fridge (or full-sized fridge in John Street)!

You can use the fridge to store any kind of meal. For example, buy some yogurts from the store or the Café. This makes for an easy and healthy snack to eat on the way to class. “I always buy yogurt for $0.79 at Target. I’ll bring it back to my dorm, store it in the fridge, and also buy a bag of granola,” says University freshman Emma Note. “It’s an easy and healthy snack that I can have during the week, and it’s easy to take on the go.” This is only one example; there are many more healthy snacks to store in your fridge for your con-venience.

The college food experience is what you make of it. There are many ways to stay on track with healthy eating as well as keeping your diet exciting that includes more than just eating dining hall food. Try making different foods in the comfort of your dorm building.

It may surprise you how much you can do with food!

How not to be a jerk at Pace: a guide AJ CSORNY Contributor

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Attending college in the city means there are many unspoken rules one must comply with in order to be an upstanding New Yorker. For example, you should stand on the right side of the escalator and leave the left side open for those who want to walk up the steps. People who stand in the middle or left of the escalator will usually be greeted with some irritated groans, or can even be shoved to the side by someone trying to walk up on the left.

This goes for sidewalks, too. You walk on the right of the sidewalk, and leave the left open for people going the other way. When you encounter someone else head on, you head to your right, and they head to their right, so you don’t crash into each other. And never take up the entire sidewalk while walking with your friends.

However, Manhattan standards are only half of the rules students must know. They also have to file away University rules to avoid looking like a jerk in the halls of the school.

The rules for sidewalks also apply to hallways. Stay on the right of the hallway. When walking to class with friends, do not, under any circumstances, take up the entire width of the hallway. People who are trying to rush to class or a meeting with a professor may need to get by, and seeing a wall of backpacks in their way will leave them in a terrible mood, and make you look inconsiderate.

Additionally, when walking in the halls it is crucial that you maintain a respectable speed. There will always be someone walking faster than you, or even running, to

class, but moving like the sloth from Zootopia won’t do anyone any good.

A strange quirk that is contained to the University hallways is where our eyes must go when we walk. The hallways here are so long that staring straight ahead while walking can result in eye contact with another student for an uncomfortably long time, until you pass each other four hours later. To be respectful at the University, students keep their eyes trained either on the floor while they walk, or at a low height that will prevent any unwanted eye contact. The only time it is okay to look up is when walking with a friend down the hall. In this situation, look only at your friend, keeping the corner of your eye on the hallway in front of you so you don’t crash into anyone.

There are more unspoken rules that extend outside of the hallways. Particularly, elevator etiquette. Having so many floors in one building will result in students taking the elevators. However, there are always students and staff who will take the elevator up two floors. Some people may have a disability that prevents them from taking the stairs, and in that case, it is okay. But if you feel it is necessary to take the elevator from the first floor to the third, I ask you to reconsider.

Another elevator rule is that if you are going to the sixth floor, try to stand in the back of the elevator. If you are only going to the fourth and you stand in the back, you will inevitably have to push your way past an entire lift full of people, or force them to get out of the elevator in

order for you to make your way past. In that case, try to stick to the front or sides of the elevator to make exiting easier. Along with exiting, consider how to enter elevators correctly. Allow those inside the elevator to get off before you try to get in, just like if you were on the subway.

When it comes to roommates, make sure you are staying respectful. Clean up after yourself; do your share of the dishes, take turns sweeping and cleaning the bathroom. If you share a bedroom, such as inside of a dorm or a small apartment, agree on a proper “bedtime”.

Staying up until three in the morning with all of your lights on is possibly the worst thing you can do, especially if your roommate has an early class the next morning.

In Café 101, the food area can become overcrowded with students during common hours. It is tempting to stop and talk if you see a friend by the salad bar or drink coolers, but you end up becoming a roadblock for students genuinely trying to get food. Consider taking your conversation into the seating area so you don’t anger any hungry University students.

If you find yourself taking the elevator up two floors, consider taking the stairs next time. If you notice yourself and a friend blocking the hot food line, tell your friend you’ll finish the conversa-tion later and move.

The University can become a very harmonious place if students try to remember all of these directives. While they aren’t rules, they are strong suggestions on how not to be the worst person at the University.