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Regulated Minimums Cancel Courses Program Ranked Top Ten EMILY WOLFRUM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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Over five percent of Dyson College course sections have been cancelled for the Spring 2015 semester after administrators implemented a new set of regulations regarding class minimums. Under these regulations, a minimum of 15 students for all 100-level courses, 12 students for all 200-level courses, and 10 students for all 300-level courses are required in order to run, according to Student Government Association (SGA) faculty advisor and professor Howard Weishaus. “We don’t even know who set those numbers or why,” Weishaus said. “We want specifics on which classes were cut, which professors were affected by those courses, and if they anticipate that some of them will be invited back to teach in the future… or if their careers are virtually over.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 “CANCELLED COURSES”
Pi Lambda Phi Aims to Eliminate Prejudice JONATHAN ALVAREZ WEB EDITOR Pi Lambda Phi will be joining the campus Greek community this semester and will be the fraternity’s establishing new chapter at Pace; New York Alpha Rho. Founded in 1895, the fraternity’s philanthropy and mission is the “Elimination of Prejudice.” The goal is to address underlying differences between people that prevent progress and to promote better understanding between people. Members representing Pi Lambda Phi will be on campus facilitating the establishment of the new colony and recruiting the new chapter’s first members, who will be distinguished as a Founding Father. “Pi Lambda Phi’s mission as an organization, as represented in our creed, is to eliminate prejudice to help spread equality and diversity and to bridge the gap between people,” Pi Lambda Phi-
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Expansion Coordinator Michael Zanotelli said. Zanotelli, along with Expansion Coordinator Orrin Webb and Director of Chapter Operations Patrick Spanner, have conducted interviews with various student organizations and students to establish ties for the organization on campus. Pi Lambda Phi was also featured at this semester’s Circle of Greeks. “I feel confident and I think it will help us a lot especially with recruitment,” IFC President and member of Alpha Chi Epsilon Rafael Puerari said. “Since there is a new fraternity on campus, maybe more people will be interested in joining Greek Life. That is what we need.” Pi Lambda Phi, also known as Pilam, centers its values on scholarship, character, leadership, obedience (commitment), finance, and equality. CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 “PI LAMBDA PHI”
Photo by Jonathan Alvarez Expansion Coordinators Michael Zanotelli (left) and Orrin Webb (right) with their letters.
GENDER-NEUTRAL BATHROOMS FEATURE, Page 5
Pace has now installed seven gender-neutral bathrooms around campus. This is in an effort to make Pace a more gender-friendly university.
BUYING BOOKS BY PROFESSORS Opinion, Page 8
Is it fair for professors to ask students to buy books that they wrote? What about if the student never uses the book? One writer gives her own opinion.
ANDREAS CHRISTOU SENIOR COPY EDITOR In a recent article, US News ranked Pace University #10 in the nation, for the Best Online Bachelor’s Programs, according to “factors such as graduation rates, indebtedness of new graduates, and academic and career support services offered to students.” This is the fourth time Pace has been rated in the top half percent of this study conducted by US News. “The reason I think we have been rated in the top half percent, is because the people involved in teaching these courses are very passionate in their fields and responsive to student needs,” said Dr. Amar Gupta, Dean of the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems. Pace’s online education program began 15 years ago, when a group of telecommunication companies and unions got together, and began to encourage representatives from their work forces to complete or pursue a college degree. Pace was originally approached to develop an associate degree program. This led to the development of Pace’s most popular online degree program, National Coalition for Telecommunications Education and Learning (NACTEL), with telecommunications technology, according to US News, serving as a major for 87 percent of Pace’s online students. From there, five associate’s programs have been developed, along with programs to obtain bachelor’s and master’s degrees online. About four years ago, iPace formed, as the university began to look for an online opportunity for a bachelor’s degree completion program modeled after NACTEL. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 “TOP TEN PROGRAM”
PACE SIGNS NEW SETTERS SPORTS, Page 11
Pace has officially signed new setters for their 2015-2016 sports teams. Find out who was signed, and which teams took advantage of National Signing Day.
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Pace’s online degree programs, especially NACTEL, have become quite popular in recent years, most especially appealing to working individuals, whom Pace works closely with to accommodate their schedules. “These students are mainly working adults in the telecom industry, such as natural disaster responders, and they may face delays in their ability to perform in class,” said Ward Carpenter, Director of the NACTEL Program. “We go out of our way to recognize work and family com-
mitment, and do whatever we can within university policy to help them succeed.” Online students at Pace come from all 50 states, and various countries around the world. Pace notably is committed to their online program, not differentiating it from the quality of education available to students in the classroom. They also have a number of support services that serve as advocates for online students within the university environment. “At some colleges, the online program is treated as a stepchild, with a separate department,” Gupta said. “Here, we treat NACTEL and iPace as part of our school, and this encourages students to stay at Pace, which has graduation rates higher than most
online colleges” As for future plans, the program is evolving as the industry has, developing changing courses for the changing times. The NACTEL program is placing more of an emphasis on mobile phones and mobile security, as well as information security, telemedicine, and telehealth. “We want to blend all our students together, by using good onsite classes and techniques to benefit the online students, and integrating the onsite and online markets,” Gupta said. The Pace online community is rapidly growing, with 1,040 graduates since the online program’s inception, and 107 students currently eligible for graduation this spring.
SGA Meeting Updates: Feb. 6 KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR Student Government Association reconvened on Fri., Feb. 6, in Kessel’s brand new multi-purpose room. With desks lined in rows, on either side of the room and the executive board seated in front, the tone of student initiative, cooperation, and determination was set for spring 2015. All participated in a moment of silence as Sister Susan Becker began with a blessing upon the new room, encouraging success, teamwork, and prosperity for the Pace Community. Presentations were given by the Office of Administration and Career Services.
The environmental center is relocated and completed. Major construction has been completed upon Kessel Student Center. It now boasts a remodeled cafeteria space, student lounges, a brand new Student Government Association office, a conference room, and the multi-purpose in which SGA was held. New furniture has been moved into the lounges, as of Feb. 8. In addition to these changes, the new field house is under construction, and the turf athletic field is also underway. New Director of Career Counseling for Westchester, Bless Vaidian shared the list of upcoming programs and services being offered by the Career Services offices. These include “Practice
Interview Day” on Feb. 11 in Gottesman Room from 12 to 4:30 p.m. Additional networking seminars and events are being offered as well. The programming model for student organizations has been updated. Organizations must hold two Paw events every semester; Paw events essentially take the place of Priority events and likewise with Star events. Faculty advisor Howard Weishaus spoke about the cancellation of many courses in Dyson following the establishment of new class minimums. He encouraged all students to voice concerns at the next community meeting, which will take place on March 3.
A Construction Update: The Week of Feb. 9 Environmental Center Complex is complete! We have received the temporary certificate of occupancy for the Farm House and the Environmental Center staff will move into the new space shortly. The Farm House is the new home for Environmental Science and Studies. Alumni Hall Modular units continue to arrive on campus this week. The setting of modular units on the west wing and the center wing of Alumni Hall is complete. 98 units have been delivered and erected. There are 76 units that remain to be delivered and placed. All remaining units are expected to be on campus by February 17, pending good weather. Work on setting the east wing units has begun. The stone work for the exterior of Alumni Hall will begin shortly starting with the west wing. Scaffolding has been erected along a section of the west wing facing the Goldstein Fitness Center for this work.
Kessel Student Center Please remember to join us for the formal Ribbon Cutting Ceremony taking place on February 19, 2015 at 10:00am in the Boudreau Lounge. Once the weather warms up we will be able to finish the final landscaping around the building, and replace the temporary asphalt pedestrian walkways with the permanent concrete walkways around the building. Site Work The installation of light poles and fixtures will begin shortly. The work will be starting with the new North Hall parking lot followed by the Goldstein Fitness Center, Choate parking lot, and Shirley Beth’s way. Choate Pond A safety reminder for our Pace Community: Please do not walk on Choate Pond. Even with the recent cold weather, the pond is not completely frozen underneath the snow. The snow covering the pond hides the thin ice locations. Once the weather warms up,
Photo from paceplvmasterplan.com we will be able to schedule the masonry stone work for the walking bridge that still needs to be completed. This work cannot be completed in the cold weather. Athletics The work on the baseball and multi-purpose field continues. The baseball field is leveled and awaiting good weather to install the synthetic turf. The new re-
taining wall on the multi-purpose field is in the process of being installed. We have received the permit for the foundation for the Field House. We have begun working on the foundation this week, starting with erosion control. The new Athletics Field House is still on schedule for completion for the fall 2015 semester. Due to the cold weather, there has been a
delay in the schedule for the baseball and multi-purpose field. They are now projected to come online in March. All work is weather dependent; we will promptly notify the community of any changes. Information distributed by Pace University. Updates can be found at paceplvmasterplan.com
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Master Plan Progress Continues on Pleasantville EMILY WOLFRUM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Pace’s Master Plan saw the complete renovation of Kessel Student Center during winter vacation. With the addition of new dining spaces, lounges, offices, and a multipurpose room, Senior Vice President COO for Westchester William McGrath says the “biggest milestone” has been reached. “With few exceptions, [the Master Plan] is pretty much behind one fenced area,” McGrath said. “With the new main entrance to Kessel, the construction zone has shrunk a lot.” According to McGrath, the most difficult part of the Master Plan is now behind Pace as projects shift away from the center of campus. “The goal I’ve had for the project all along was that the [previous] fall semester was going to be the most construction at once, the most imposing on the campus community, and the most challenging, and that every semester after that would get a lot better,” McGrath said. “The idea is to to get all of it done as quickly as we can and shrink the construction zone. Finishing Alumni Hall will be a major step.” The completion of Alumni Hall, which is on time for this August, will be the last major goal of the Master Plan’s first phase. Additional projects will include the installment of lampposts across campus, a pond overlook on Shirley Beth’s Way, and a small bridge over the stream between Kessel and Mortola. Updates to academic buildings will also be made in Willcox and Miller Halls. Students can anticipate the transformation of Willcox Gym into a 150-person lecture hall and the movement of the media and communications department to the building’s third floor. Miller Lecture Hall is set to
be leveled and divided into three separate classrooms. “While we’re doing all of this for campus life and living spaces, we’re also acknowledging academic priorities,” McGrath said. Additional academic benefits can be seen through the creation of several study lounges and a classroom in the new Alumni Hall. The new residence, which will accommodate 477 students, including 15 residential staff members, will also feature food services and an outdoor portal through which students can walk from upper campus to the new campus quad. “It’s going to be the best residence hall on campus with the study lounges and learning communities,” McGrath said. “It’s going to enable those communities to thrive because of the shared common study space and the study lounges right in the building. It’s going to enable students to work with their faculty members and connect with each other on whatever projects they’re working on and through social activities.” Alumni Hall will be open to both freshmen and upperclassmen for Fall 2015 semester. Although designed exclusively for first-year students, a recent petition by students prompted residential life to reconsider until additional halls are completed. “For the first year we can have a mix of upperclassmen and freshmen because people here have been patient with the construction and have a desire to be in the building,” McGrath said. “I thought that was a very reasonable request by the students to say, ‘hey, what about us?’” Residence Hall B, which is designed as an upperclassmen dorm comparable to New Dorm, is scheduled to be complete for Fall 2016. Its addition will provide enough beds to move all 580 students from Briarcliff onto the
Photo from paceplvmasterplan.com Above: All of Alumni Hall's 170 modular units will be stacked by the end of February, according to McGrath. The suites will feature two double bedrooms and a shared bathroom comparable to the layout of Dow Hall. Below: The newly-remodeled commuter lounge, which now houses an office for the student government association, a multi-purpose room, a more direct entrance, and more seating options. Pleasantville campus. Until then, both Howard Johnson Hall and Dow Hall are expected to be open for the Fall 2015 semester. Office spaces in Briarcliff will remain, however, it is unlikely that dining services will be available. Alerie Tirsch, Director of Residential Life is working to develop alternatives for students. “We are currently working with dining services to create a special meal plan package for Briarcliff students. This will include more flex dollars than a regular meal plan. In addition, dining services is working to provide vending machines and food services… in Dow,” Tirsch wrote of the plans. The eventual replacement of
the townhouses with apartmentstyle residencies and addition of Residence Hall C will provide upperclassmen with abundant living spaces and allow North Hall to be converted entirely to offices. Alumni Hall will be the primary freshmen living space. “The idea is that for freshmen, you generally want the space to encourage less staying in the room and more being outside. You want freshmen dorms to be lower privacy, more oversight, and as you become a senior you want more privacy, less oversight, so you design the buildings that way,” McGrath said. He believes that in designing year-specific housing, the university can improve retention. “The thing about graduation
rates and retention is that a big factor is first year engagement. It’s very common to have a freshmen residence hall with study lounges, a faculty apartment, and [a residential life staff] that is getting people together based on common interests,” McGrath said. “So, the way you build the building allows for that. You put freshmen in one place and you program that building with activities that would help them to succeed.” So far, nearly all Master Plan projects are running on schedule. Work on athletic fields was delayed due to recent weather concerns, but are expected to be complete for the upcoming fall semester.
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NEWS “PI LAMBDA PHI” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 “One of the main struggles with the world is that we see division. We isolate people by their race, national origin, religious beliefs, political beliefs; and seeing something that transcends all that and looks at people as people and that wants to unite the world as humanity spoke to me,” Zannotelli said, in regards to why he joined Pi Lambda Phi. The fraternity was founded at Yale University by three men
“CANCELLED COURSES” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Dean for Dyson Dr. Nira Herrmann did not comment on this change. Rather, she offered that minimum requirements varied based upon a multitude of factors including subject matter, the size of the major, and the course level. She noted that these minimums were not applicable for certain classes, including internship-based courses. Additionally, in special cases, under-enrolled classes would also run if the professor agreed to a lower salary. The exact percentage of eliminated classes is unclear. Nearly 150 of the original number of courses are no longer live on Portal’s Schedule Explorer. Herrmann attributes this to alternative courses that only would have run had others been filled. She maintains that only 24
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015 PAGE 4 who were denied the right of admission into college fraternities due to their racial and religious affiliations. Thus, the creation of the first non-sectarian fraternity was made. “We are focused on finding high quality men who want to start something special here at Pace, to leave a legacy and become a Founding Father,” Spanner said. The fraternity was first reached through the search of prospective new fraternities by former IFC President Griffin Timoney, and facilitated by Associate Director for Greek Life
and Leadership Initiatives Robert-Thomas Jones. Through a call for expansion put out to North-American Interfraternity Conference, Pi Lambda Phi was contacted. There were about seven groups initially picked from the search, which then led to three being interviewed on campus. From those three, Pi Lambda Phi was selected. Pilam is one of the three new organizations being introduced to campus, the others being Phi Beta Sigma, Inc. and Theta Xi. The approval of these organizations on campus was granted by
the vote of students in current Greek council. “I am really excited about them,” Jones said. “‘The Elimination of Prejudice’ is their motto, and I think it fits so well with Pace University. Our motto is Oppurtunitas, we have always had a long standing tradition here at Pace for giving opportunities to students to get a higher education degree. I think for them to have that ethos of eliminating prejudice fits very well with the campus community.” Pi Lambda Phi desires to educate the Pace community on prejudices through educational
and philanthropic events, and seeks to be part of the traditions on campus. One of their premier events is the “Wall of Prejudice” where a wall is constructed that displays slurs of oppression and is then tore down by students. “You need to find what resonates with you. Pi Lambda Phi resonated with me, but the Greek experience is what is really valuable,” Zanotelli said. “If people haven’t found that life changing experience yet, something that has really shaped who you are and where you want to be, maybe you should look into Greek life and see if that’s for you.”
sections were cancelled on the Pleasantville campus, with an additional 45 sections were cancelled in Dyson on the NYC campus. Herrmann could not provide the exact number of faculty who were affected or students who were displaced, but did state that affected students were informed and offered assistance in finding new classes. “We made a real effort to contact every student that was in one of the classes to offer them another class,” she said. “We raised the caps [on class maximums], and we tried to find a home for everybody in a comparable course.” Herrmann noted that Dyson raised maximums only for some courses, while permitting other professors to take additional students upon request. This directly affected Weishaus, who received numerous such requests from displaced students.
“I opened up two of my classes that already had 30 students and let them go up to 35 each,” he said. “Now it’s happening to other professors, too, and it’s not right. You have some who are only teaching ten or twelve and they don’t take any more.” Weishaus also voiced concern about the manner in which faculty were notified about the cancellations. According to him, at least one adjunct professor was notified via e-mail two hours before their class met. Some students reported finding out less than a week before returning to school. “We need more openness and transparency, as well as much more dialogue between faculty, the administration, and staff,” Weishaus said. “Not just a simple e-mail.” According to Herrmann, the addition of many late-start classes mitigated damage from course losses by allowing displaced students extra time to seek al-
ternatives. She hopes to avoid these cancellations in the future through reduction in initial class offerings. “We talk to the chair and say, ‘cut ten percent of your offerings,’ so that before the students start enrolling, there are already fewer courses,” Herrmann said. “If those classes fill and you need more capacity, at that point add a course, but let’s not have so many courses that it’s almost statistically impossible not to have a lot of under-enrolled classes.” Herrmann credited both budget cuts and low enrollment with this semester’s large number of class cancellations. “The two elements that drive this are how many students are enrolling in the courses and how many courses are you offering,” Herrmann said. “It just happened that we had a tighter budget year and we had a lot of courses. Part of it was bad timing because when we had the budget issues and started to cut, people were
already registering.” Weishaus questioned whether the elimination of administrative positions and reduction of salaries were also being considered to “offset the deficit.” He also speculated that the cancellations may be an attempt by the university to reduce the number of unionized adjuncts. Herrmann acknowledged that adjunct positions were typically the first to be cut along with such cancellations, noting that offering too many classes is “a big loss in terms of the number of adjunct faculty [hired to teach them].” Weishaus advised that students become involved by stating their concerns, especially at the community meeting on March 3. SGA President John Wrench plans to take action to prevent administrators from imposing such regulations in the future.
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The Birth of a White Nation
Office of Multicultural Affairs Hosts MLK Lunch JONATHAN ALVAREZ WEB EDITOR Dr. Jacqueline Battalora was the keynote speaker during the annual Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch hosted by the Office of Multicultural Affairs. The discussion examined the birth of white supremacy in the United States and also its lack of examination within the education system. In the presentation, Battalora explained the impact of early laws that provided a definition of white people in the legal system. It wasn’t until 1681 when the first account of “white” appears to reference a group of humanity. This appearance was found in the Anitimiscegenation Law. “The humanity of this country has been disciplined,” Battalora said. “White people have been given unearned advantages in subtle and not so subtle forms.” Through a detailed analysis of the impact of the Antimiscegenation Law and 1676’s Bacon’s Rebellion, Battalora chronicled the formation of the elite as early lawmakers in the Unites States. “Wake up every day and know that whiteness matters. Don’t pretend it doesn’t, you don’t have to apologize for it, you don’t have to take on this history, but you can be different,” Battalora said.
“Both in our interpersonal relationships and in our willingness to explore things we couldn’t even think of before.” The MLK Brunch started in the year 2000 and the past brunch marked the fifth year of hosting as Director of Multicultural Affairs for Cornell Craig. “I like that [the brunch] is about Dr. King and it is about what Dr. King stood for: social justice, information, equality, and opportunity; but it has also added to his message,” Craig said. “I don’t want it to be a stagnate, stale program where we talk about the 60’s. Instead, I want to talk about relevant topics that affect our lives today.” The selection of Battalora as speaker was a result of the Office of Multicultural Affairs previous student trip to the White Privilege Conference last year. After seeing the positive reception from the students that attended the conference, Craig decided to ask Battalora to speak. “The big take away from the event was that there are a lot of things that we take for granted and that when we receive them and accept them for concrete truth, we should know that it is something that is a social construction,” Cornell said. “The creation of race has been a line of
Photo by Jonathan Alvarez Author Jacqueline Battalora spoke at the 2015 Martin Luther King Jr. Brunch. Battalora is the author of “Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Relevance Today.” division. Saying that it is a social construction doesn’t take away the fact that there are real world implications.” The Office of Multicultural Affairs welcomes students to their office space and lounge in Kessel Student Center to learn more on the subject and other social issues.
“It was great to see high school students, college students, faculty, and staff together, “said Rachel Simon, Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs and LGBTQQ Coordinator. “I think it is really important for students to think about white privilege regardless of their racial identity. It is valu-
able to think about the impact of identity all the time in our lives.” Jacqueline Battalora has published the book Birth of a White Nation: The Invention of White People and Its Relevance Today, which is available for students and faculty to read in the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Black Student Union Hosts “Unearthing Our Voices” JAMES BEST FEATURED WRITER Pace’s Black Student Union (BSU) hosted the Unearthing Our Voices event on Tue., Feb 3 at Kessel Student Center’s Multipurpose Room. The event was an open discussion about minority issues that have been underrepresented by the media. A key idea during the discussion was the need for more
involvement by the minority community. Issues discussed at the event included media recognition of mental illness among people of color, word choice by the media, and sexual orientation. Attendees expressed that whenever a “minority accomplishes something,” coverage “lasts like a day.” Others said that minorities are not recognized for the positive things they do for the community.
Some believed that the media always looks to make things about race, and that sometimes the stories about minorities have no serious influence on society. One student said that news media often uses words like “massacred” and “brutally killed” when dealing with interracial crime, compared with “shot” and “killed” when dealing with black on black crimes. Other people at the event said
that the media ignores black on black crime altogether. Director of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs Cornell Craig said that one thing that really stuck with people at the event was “Bleeds leads,” meaning that if there is a murder or other gruesome story, it will receive full attention because it will draw the most interest and cause the most controversy. Craig also said that some-
times minorities set physical distances and incite divisions among them. He suggested that if minorities come together as a community, they could work toward solving the underlying problems that plague the nation. Participants included BSU members Tianna Blount, Chrystal Azatassou, and Keeana Harris.
Gender-Neutral Bathrooms Available on Pleasantville JONATHAN CALIXTO FEATURED WRITER Pace’s Pleasantville campus currently has seven gender-neutral bathrooms. The first gender-neutral bathroom opened in Kessel Student Center’s second floor during its construction last semester. Six additional genderneutral bathrooms have since been opened in Choate House, Willcox Gym, the Art Building, Lienhard Hall, the Office of Student Assistance, and the
Counseling Center. Gender-neutral bathrooms consist of one toilet, a urinal, sink, mirror, and sidebars for handicap users. These bathrooms were created following the petition of a transgendered man at Pace and after years of student interest in creating a safer campus for LGBTQ students. In 2010, Pace added gender identity and expression to the Non-Discrimination Policy. They would later add a Queer Studies Minor that included courses on Transgender Studies.
In 2011, an LGBTQA & Social Justice Center was created to provide consistent administrative support to LGBTQA students. In 2013, Pace added sexual reassignment surgery and hormone treatments to the student Health and Sickness Policy to cover transition-related medical care. The same year, the university created a preferred name system that allows students to use a first name that matches their gender identity on their campus e-mail, course rosters, campus identification, and other
internal systems. However, Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Rachel Simon believes the benefit of gender-neutral restrooms is not limited to the LGBTQ community, but also extends to anyone uncomfortable using a public bathroom. Simon advocates that these bathrooms are necessary for “people who want their privacy.” “Most people grew up in a mixed gender household, and have learned to use mixed gender bathrooms,” Simon said. Despite their growing prom-
inence on campus, many students admitted that they were unaware of the available gender-neutral restrooms on campus. “I didn’t really know where they were, I just heard they were on campus,” Matthew Indik said. “I’m even shocked to hear there is more than one.” More gender-neutral bathrooms will be constructed in the new facilities that will open by Fall 2015. To locate the nearest single or gender neutral bathroom visit pace.edu/lgbtqacenter
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The Imitation Game Following the triumph and later public shaming of famed mathematician, cryptanalyst, and war hero Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch), this film has been heralded as one of the best films of 2014. Garnering an 89% approval rating from the very fickle Rottontomatoes.com, The Imitation Game does well to show that no one, not even a person responsible for saving millions of lives, is exempt from the cruel an archaic ways of the past. Morten Tyldum. 2014. 114 m. PG-13. UK/USA. The Weinstein Company.
Mr. Turner This biographical drama by director Mike Leigh explores the life of eccentric 19th century British painter J.M.W Turner. Actor Timothy Spall (Harry Potter series, Alice in Wonderland), apparently does a fantastic job in portraying what Sir Nicholas Serota called “a man whose reputation as a curmudgeon is unwarranted, given his passionate interest in people and the world around him.” Mike Leigh. 2014. 150 m. R. UK. Sony Pictures Classics.
CRISTINA CUDUCO ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR For the last three years, senior Chris Lengers has been actively capturing the world around him through photography. What originated with his iPhone, quickly turned into a passion for this hobbyist as he continued to explore the craft. “I bought my camera to make movies, but then I realized how expensive and difficult it was to do so with no budget or actors, so I had this very expensive camera just sitting there,” said Lengers. “I was using my iPhone [to photograph] so I thought I should use my camera too.” Most of his life Lengers dreamed of being a filmmaker, and pursued the prospect into college by choosing to study communications with a concentration in film. “Photography has helped me more with film than the other way around,” said Lengers. “When you learn composition and cinematography, it really helps. Whenever I take pictures, I al-
ways look at things through the lens of a film. But the more I get into photographing, the less I’m into film.” Despite having taken a handful of courses in various academic environments, Lengers admits that the bulk of his education in photography has been self-taught, including his study and emulation of seasoned photographers, whom he admires. Armed with his professionalgrade Canon camera and a multitude of tools, Lengers partakes in recording anything that seems worthy to him at the time. “I don’t really go out and say, ‘I want to do this’ or ‘I won’t do that.’ Anything that appeals to me and looks good at that moment, I document,” he said. Having recently focused the body of his work on playing with light and self-portraiture, Lengers believes there are challenges associated with photographing certain subjects. “I’d like to photograph other people, but it’s tough,” he said. “One of my favorite photographers, Thirteenth Witness, believes that it’s easier to ask for-
giveness than permission. [Thirteenth Witness] takes pictures of whatever he wants, and sometimes that’s hard for me, because not all subjects are willing to be a part of that moment. “I don’t want to talk to people, I just want to take the picture, candid. When you take a candid picture it’s real, it’s emotional. If you tell someone you want to take a picture of them, they might put on a mask, or they might put a smile on and act like everything’s ok, but that’s not real to me.” Although, like most college seniors, Lengers is in the process of planning his future, he sounds hopeful, reciting some notions he lives by. “I don’t have a plan B, that’s the best advice I’ve got. If you love something enough and are dedicated enough to do it, then just do it no matter what,” Lengers said. “I don’t want to have a plan B, because I believe enough in myself and my ability to be at a place where I’m doing what I love; I can do this for the rest of my life.”
Alice in Wonderland (Feb. 10): Part of Jacob Burns’ World Stage on Screen Events, which features “the best of international theatre, opera and dance brought to the screen,” this retelling of Lewis Caroll’s classic story is considered a feat of theatrical magic and inventive choreography. n/a. 2014. 175 m. G. UK. Abramorama. Oscar Shorts Throughout this month Jacob Burns will be featuring Oscar nominate shorts in various categories including animation, live action, and documentary. All shorts come from various backgrounds, countries and languages.
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Lately, it seems that British television has invaded America and caused many to glue their eyes to a screen for hours on end. Shows like Doctor Who, Sherlock, and Broadchurch have all gained popularity in recent years amongst audiences for several reasons. Another BBC show that should be added to this list is psychological thriller The Fall. The crime drama follows Metro Police superintendent detective Stella Gibson, played by The X-Files’ Gillian Anderson, who is brought to Belfast, Northern Ireland in order to investigate a string of murders of young professional women that have occurred in the area. On one end of the show we see Detective Gibson trying to connect all the pieces that have been gathered in the investigation, while on the other end we get a look into the day to day activity of murderer Paul Spector (Jamie Dornan), who manages his work and home life while planning the hunt and killing of his next victim. At first, we don’t get much information about Spectator’s character, but as the show develops, the audience is given information about the troubled man that hints as to his twisted state of mind. Dornan’s performance as Spector manages to leave viewers contemplating whose side they are on. Much like in the hit show Breaking Bad, we see the protagonist doing contemptible things to those around him as he hides from the authorities in plain sight. This character, despite his wicked ways, becomes one that audiences may find themselves rooting for. Spector is dark, obviously disturbed, and creepy, yet charming and intelligent. Jamie Dornan not only brings this macabre character to life perfectly, but also adds a flair that benefits the story as a whole. Meanwhile, the seemingly heartless Detective Gibson knows that, in order to be taken seriously in her field, a wall must be placed between herself and those around her. She has trained herself not get attached to the investigation, despite becoming increasingly active in catching the killer before he strikes again. Anderson plays Detective Gibson as the strong, confident, persistent woman that she is, but also adds a sense of vulnerability to her that makes viewers question whether she can handle everything that is going on around her. In addition to the strong acting from everyone on the show, clever and artistic camera work and a thrilling script makes this BBC a fantastic binge watch. Since it’s not a “whodunit” type of show and we follow both the detective and killer’s lives, every episode just builds up the suspense. With two seasons and a total of eleven episodes, audiences will be left wanting more. All television shows mentioned are available on Netflix.
HEALTH
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Holistic Medicines Prove Kay’s Useful During Cold Season Crazy KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR
With the cold and flu season upon the Pace community, it is important that students and faculty are aware of natural, holistic methods which can prove reliable for preventing and treating colds. Community living and cold weather increase the risk for colds. While one should always visit the health services center or a doctor in the event of a serious cold, it is not always easy to find time for an appointment. According to Abby Phon, of Mind, Body, Green, there are simple holistic remedies that individuals can try for themselves. First, one might try apple cider vinegar. Mixing two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, one to two tablespoons of honey, lemon juice, and some hot water to sip three times a day can help clear sinuses.
To decrease inflammation, combat a sore throat, and increase immune support, ginger tea can prove useful. Adding fruits high in Vitamin C and D to the diet can overall improve the immune system and help prevent colds in the long run. Such fruits include strawberries, oranges, kiwi, and papaya. Foods such as fish can help as well. By adding one to two table-
spoons of local, raw honey to those cups of ginger tea, the body is provided with extra antioxidants and the boosting of immune function.
People should try to avoid sugar. It offers little health benefit and can prolong a cold. As is true when in top shape, eating healthy and light can also help when sick. Thus the body uses energy for recuperating rather than digesting an overwhelming amount of food. Last but not least, the most basic of self-care rules is to get as much rest as possible. Symptoms are the body’s way of expressing a need for recuperation and relaxation. It’s important to give your body the rest and attention it needs. Both faculty and students have rather demanding schedules, between courses, personal circumstances, and participation in on-campus events and organizations. With such hectic, potentially stressful circumstances, an immune system can weaken and make individuals more susceptible to colds.
Holistic medicine has been practiced throughout history. These days, about 38 percent of Americans implement holistic methods in their health and wellness practices, according to the National Health Interview Survey in 2014. Holistic medicine is a form of healing that also takes the individual’s lifestyle into consideration when treating symptoms and for much more.
Holistic medicine can be used to encourage a balanced lifestyle, reduce dependence on potentially unnecessary or addictive medications, and is sensitive to each patient on a case-by-case basis. No one universal treatment exists for all patients; every individual has their own needs. Additionally, holistic medicine sponsors the belief that a person is responsible for his or her own wellbeing, healing is a team effort, and treatments tries to deal with the cause not merely the symptoms. Images from www.curanaturalhealing.com, www.thelongestlife.com, www.healthandbloom.com, and www.ihomeremedy.net.
KAY LANZA COLUMNIST
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Did you know, according to a National Institute of Mental Health study in 2011, that depression affects 30 percent of college kids? Did you also know that a study done by the Anxiety and Depression Association in 2011, found that more than 62 percent of students who withdrew from college due to mental health problems did so because of anxiety? How about that suicide was the second leading cause of death for college students, according to Emory University? Welcome to Kay’s Crazy Corner, a weekly guest column exploring mental health problems among college students. As you can see, mental health problems are nowhere near as rare as you would expect. But never fear, because I am here to help. With winter dragging on, it’s no surprise if you find yourself feeling down or out of sorts. But the shorter days and lack of sunlight may be affecting you more than you think. Depression with Seasonal Pattern (DwSP), formally called Seasonal Affective Disorder, is a recurrent form of depression that only happens during a certain time of the year, but is completely absent the rest of the year. It usually happens during the winter, but it can be any season, any time. When we say DwSP, we’re not talking about a normal shift of less energy when winter arrives. In order to have DwSP, there’s specific criteria that has to be met. First of all, the depressive episode has to occur at the same time every year, but be absent for the rest of the year.
Second, there has to be a change in your sleep and eating patterns; do you find you’re sleeping more, or feel constantly tired? Do you have a sudden lack (or over interest) in food? These could be more telling signs than you think. Further, if you’ve been feeling oversensitive or irritable lately, or had trouble getting along with people, it may not be just you. Thankfully, DwSP can be combatted from the comforts of your own room. For instance, using full spectrum, high intensity florescent bulbs in your lights mimics the sun’s rays, boosting your mood. Wearing bright colors or adding colors to your walls can also be beneficial. Cornell University suggests owning a plant; try bringing some nature to the barren winter wasteland. Exercising a few times a week can also be extremely helpful, and you don’t even have to go the gym! Doing something simple like squats or sit ups in your dorm room can get your blood flowing and endorphins running, which can leave you in a good mood for several days (fun fact; it’s good for anxiety, too!). Finally, try to maintain a regular schedule. Don’t let yourself over eat or over sleep; the more regular you keep your body, the better you’ll feel. Of course, these tricks don’t always work. Sometimes, DwSP needs real, medical attention. If you’ve felt especially low lately, check out the counseling center. They’ve got walk in hours from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. every day.
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What Students Need to Know About Health Care KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR With healthcare as a major topic of concern throughout the country, students can benefit greatly from knowing the role insurance plays in their lives. Full-time Pace students are required to have health insurance coverage in order to enroll. For those who are not depending on a parent or guardian’s plan, the university offers its own health insurance plan. Health insurance is important because, in the event of sudden illness or accident or preexisting illness, medical bills can be costly. For example, if a student athlete is injured and has no medical insurance coverage, he or she could have to pay thousands of dollars out of pocket, depending
on the injury. In Arelis Hernandez’s article “College Students are Health Care’s Invisible Minority,” she quotes student health insurance consultant Stephen Beckley, who has worked for several universities, including Dartmouth. “College students have a higher propensity to be uninsured for longer than other young adults.” While this might sound threatening, there are several factors to be aware of as a college student, even for those about to graduate. The Affordable Care Act approved by President Obama and Congress allows young adults to remain listed upon and benefit from their parent or guardian’s health insurance until the age of 26, regardless of marital status, whether or not the student lives at home, and whether or not the
OPINION
Professors Selling Their Own Textbooks CRISTINA CUDUCO ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
Last week, while sitting at my desk, reluctantly giving away the last few dollars of my paycheck to Amazon for this semester’s order of textbooks, I noticed that the last name on one book in my shopping cart looked oddly familiar. Taking a few seconds to try and guess where I had seen this surname before, I finally realized that it was the same name on Pace Portal next to the title and room number of my Monday night class. My professor was making us buy his book. While not terribly expensive, I will admit that the idea of buying this book, whose title and author I have chosen not to disclose, annoyed me quite a bit. My initial reaction was along the lines of, “are you kidding me,” said angrily and to no one in particular. I was outraged. Why would this professor make me buy a regurgitation of what I was basically going to hear from his mouth throughout the semester? Guns blazing and agitated, I asked my friends and peers around campus if buying books by professors was normal or even fair. The majority of people I asked said yes to the first question and no the second; they told me that despite being weird, unnecessary, or even annoying, it was actually absolutely normal to buy books written by the professor themselves. One girl even told me that she once had to bring $40 in cash to the back of an instructor’s truck to pick up a copy of his selfpublished textbook before class started. When asked to speak on the matter, varying degrees of acceptance to this practice became ap-
parent. “I feel it’s ridiculous,” said one student, who understandably asked to remain anonymous on the matter. “If [the professor] already has the knowledge, why can’t they teach their material verbally in the classroom as opposed to making us take on the extra expenses?” Some, like junior Applied Psychology major Jordan White, believe that if used effectively, texts written from the horse’s mouth, so to speak, might not be so bad. “I think if they’re just repeating in class what they wrote in the book, then there’s no reason for the purchase. However, in other cases it’s actually beneficial. One professor of mine wrote and published the workbook that he had us use to study anatomy, and it was really helpful. Jordan believes it truly depends on the experience had throughout the course. She continued, “I had another professor who wrote the book we used and it was completely useless. So it really depends.” Hearing the experiences of others calmed my rampage down a bit. Hearing one student’s logic over the matter, however, made me retire my soapbox all together. The student in question is sophomore Applied Psychology major Simon Driver. “I do see where people come from about it seeming messed up, but in the professor’s eyes, it must be great, because they can be with you, even when they’re not [physically] there.” Driver continued, “outside of class they’re still with you, and they know that you’re studying what they know to be correct information because they did the research themselves.” So maybe Simon’s right, and maybe the textbook for my Monday night class won’t be useless. Only time will tell.
student is regarded as a dependent of their parents. Therefore, many young adults do not have to worry about purchasing their own health insurance for at least three to four years after graduation. While still attending Pace, the Health Services office is an available resource, too, staffed by nurse practitioners who are qualified to prescribe medications and who can refer patients to doctors who participate in their insurance program if need be. However, not all students can rely on the insurance plan of a parent or guardian. Some individuals do not have health insurance and, therefore, cannot extend the benefits to their dependents. For those who find themselves in this situation, health insurance can be both confusing and expensive. There are several options in
the marketplace. It can be difficult to determine which is best for one’s individual needs and who can be trusted to give reliable, honest advice. Avoiding the purchase of health insurance is not the best option either. In the case of an accident or sudden illness, as mentioned above, this can become quite costly very quickly. Rest assured options do exist in this situation as well. There is a Special Enrollment Period, in which a student could sign up for private insurance. The circumstances to qualify for this program include having had a child or adopted a child, having lost employee-provided coverage, being newly married or divorced, and or aging out of a parent or guardian’s plan. Medicaid and Children’s
Health Insurance Program (CHIP) accept applications throughout the year. Both of these programs cover individuals with income up to 133 percent of the federal poverty level regardless of any disability, family circumstances, finances, etc. Catastrophic coverage allows individuals under 30 to protect themselves from accidents and worst-case scenarios, also providing them with three primary care visits per year before having to meet their maximum out of pocket expense. There are options out there for college students. It is the responsibility of the individual to do the research and apply for the options that best suits their needs.
Two Students React to Sudden Course Cancellations KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR
KALEIGH KESSLER CONTRIBUTOR
Eager and excited to begin my final semester at Pace, I began scanning my email for messages from professors regarding the start of classes. Much to my surprise, I received two emails one week before the start of the semester titled simply “Class Cancellation.” Normally, I would roll my eyes and find quick replacements for my courses. However, these two cancelled courses were Modern and Ancient Philosophy, mandatory to complete my philosophy minor, with no other professors offering the courses on the Pleasantville campus. Furthermore, these were the only two courses being taught by a wonderful adjunct professor, Evangelos Kobolakis, who would now not be teaching at Pace. Soon after receiving this email, I discovered several of my peers and professors were inconvenienced by such changes as well. As an active and involved student who will be paying back student loans to this institution within the next six months, I believe students have a right to partake and voice their perspectives in these decisions, rather than have to react to their sudden announcement. I know I am not the only student who feels this way.
I also was excited to start the spring semester, and was disappointed when I had seen they had canceled two of my classes. Unlike Katie, I am able to try to take the courses in another semester, but I did have a different issue; I lost 7 credits putting me below the 12 credit requirement for living on campus. I had to rearrange my whole schedule in order to remain a full time student. I was frustrated and thrown off guard, and had very short period of time to pull everything together. It was obvious that this was going to affect a large majority of people across campus, faculty and students alike, so why was it handled in such a childish manner? And why were we not notified sooner? The semester has started with strong sense of disappointment and contempt towards administration, and this isn’t something that can be just blown over.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The issues at hand with these sudden course cancellations are numerous. Primarily, the lack of communication between students and administration has become a regular pattern. That students were informed a mere week before the start of their classes was inconsiderate, to say the least. In addition, some adjunct professors were not informed of cancellations until the day of their first classes, therefore having prepared coursework and syllabi for no reason. Several adjunct professors who have gained a constant following from students and will not be returning which has several students outraged and disappointed. These decisions affect students as much as they do faculty, and yet no student input or feedback was requested before the decision was made. We understand several students were affected by these decisions, and we encourage faculty and students to speak out on how they were affected so that administration knows we take our education seriously.
THIS WEEK’S PACE POLL Were you displaced by these cancellations? Voice your opinion online at PaceChronicle.com, or send a letter to the editor at pacechronicle@pace.edu
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Graduation Station Student Singer and Speaker Needed If you are a singer and are graduating, and would like to sing at graduation, email Carol Turco at cturco@pace. edu during the month of February. If you would like to sing, please attach a YouTube video of you singing the national anthem. Class Rings Representatives from Hreff Jones will be available for ring sales in February and March. The representatives will be in Kessel Well on February 24 and March 24 from 11 AM-3 PM.
CLASSIFIEDS: Athletics Department The Athletics Department is looking for student aids for a variety of positions. Positions include a Student Facilities Assistant, a Diving Instructor, a Water Safety Instructor, a Water Safety Instructor’s Assistant, a Lifeguard, and a Football Assistant Student Worker. All positions take place on Pleasantville, with the exception of the Football Assistant Student Worker, which takes place on the Briarcliff Campus. To apply, visit www.pace.experience.com. Applications will be accepted through April. Computer Resource Center The Computer Resource Center is looking for student aids. Applicants must possess general computer knowledge, basic troubleshooting skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Windows. Knowledge of Apple/Mac products is a plus. To apply, visit www.pace.experience.com. Applications will be accepted through June. Dean of Students The Dean of Students is looking for an undergraduate student aid. Only students with work study will be considered. Must be able to work at least 20 hours a week, and over the summer. To apply, visit www.pace.experience.com. Applications will be accepted through the end of February. RMC Research RMC Research is looking for undergraduate and graduate students interested in public policy and programs relating to Preschool to high school education. The position includes conducting reserach, developing case studies, creating publications, and attending conferences or forums. To apply, email a resume, writing sample, and cover letter to RMCNewYorkCareers@rmcres.com.
Caps and Gowns All caps and gowns must be ordered by March 15. All gown and hoods are rentals, and must be returned after graduation. However, the cap and Important Programming Information tassles are yours to keep. To order your cap and gown, visit http://colOrganization Spring registration must be completed by leges.hreffjones.com/college/pace/. Be Friday, February 13 on OrgSync. sure to select “Pace University Westchester Campus Student.” All space requests for Paw Programs must be submitted by Degree Verification Be sure to fill out a degree verificiation form online at www.pace.edu/ paperless. This will verify how you would like your name printed on your diploma, your mailing address, program information, etc.
Wednesday, February 25. All space requests for Star Programs must be submitted by Wednesday, March 11. The Greek calendar meeting is on Wednesday, March 11 in the Multipurpose Room. All Paw Programs are due by Monday, March 2 at 5:00 PM.
For more information and direct links, All Star Programs are due by Monday, March 23 at 5:00 PM. visit www.pace.edu/commencement.
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Pace Spirit Squad Features First Male Cheerleader EMILY WOLFRUM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Junior finance major Jamie Hund is no stranger to traditional sports, be it football, basketball, baseball, or even martial arts. Now, as Pace’s first and only male cheerleader, he’s introducing the University to something completely different. Hund, who first started cheering in 2006 with the Poughkeepsie World Challenge All Stars and has been coaching since age 14, joined the Pace Sprit Squad after transferring to the University this year. While Hund is used to being one of few male cheerleaders on a team, he admitted that he wasn’t initially prepared for being the sole male cheerleader. “My first football game was a little uncomfortable. I’m looking up in the crowd, and I hadn’t thought about what it was going to be like for me to be here as the only guy,” Hund said. “Up in this area, a lot of people haven’t seen it before.” Hund has since settled into his position and says that he has received nothing but support from the Pace community, who know him for his energetic stunting at sporting events. “Countless people on campus that I talk to, and who I thought would ridicule me, they’re like, ‘dude, that’s awesome,’” Hund said. “Tumbling is an adrenaline rush, and to me, that’s my favorite part of the cheer. I like showing off, I like getting the crowd going.” After earning his Associate’s degree in business administration at Dutchess Community College last year, he initially planned to transfer to a southern school with a large cheer program. However, a tumbling injury altered his plans. “One of the girls on my team at my All Star gym [from Pace] told me to try out,” Hund said. “I didn’t even know [Pace] had a cheer program. I found out about it over the summer, and I hadn’t made my schedule yet because I thought I still had opportunities elsewhere.” Although Pace wasn’t his first choice, and he admits that the cheer program is modest, Hund expressed his enthusiasm in cheering with his teammates and newfound friends. “They’re not very competitive, but I’ve made friends on the team now, so I’m not walking away from it,” Hund said. “I’m hoping between our coach, the other girls, and myself, we can take the program to the next level. I think the biggest thing is getting more guy involvement. That would be huge.” The addition of more men
to the team, according to Hund, would increase the team’s opportunities in stunting and allow them to gain athletic credibility. “You need bulky muscle to throw some stunts up. Coach [Christine] Farina will have us start working on a stunt and say, ‘I need Jamie underneath it because he’s the strongest base,’ but there’s only one of Jamie, so what happens when we need three other of those same stunts going,” Hund said. “The strength just adds to it and helps it so much.” He encourages men with experience in other sports to give it a try, noting that Hofstra University’s nationally recognized team is comprised of many former lacrosse and football players. Coach Farina expressed the same desire to add more men to the team, acknowledging Hund’s benefit to the team. “[Hund] brings a ton of positive energy to our practices and games. He is extremely talented and knowledgeable on cheerleading skills,” Farina said. “I look forward to watching him grow… and hope we can recruit more guys onto the team.” While Hund loves the sport, he does not plan on continuing it long-term. He hopes to pursue a business job in Manhattan after graduation and earn enough money to travel and live comfortably. “I’m at a point in my life where I’m trying to figure out what I want. I absolutely love what I do, but [it] wouldn’t support what else I want,” Hund said. “It’s going to be the hardest thing for me to walk away from, but that means that I do plan on eventually walking away from it because I don’t see it supporting my future lifestyle.” However, he will never forget the skills he learned in during his years of competing and coaching. Hund says that cheering has taught him many of the responsibility, leadership, and people skills necessary in the business field. “There’s a lot of psychology in dealing with kids. You’ve got kids that are afraid to go backwards, so you have to build trust. I’m spotting you through a back handspring. Now I feel like you’re ready and I step away,” Hund said. “I need to convince a kid that I believe in [them], now believe in yourself.” Hund carries out the confidence he teaches in his own life, defying adversity in pursuit of his own goals. “If you feel strongly about doing something or even if you’re on the fence about doing something, and your go-to thought is what other people are going to think about you, you’re not doing what’s best for yourself,” Hund said.
Photo courtsey of Jamie Hund Jamie Hund and his teammates prepare for a cheering routine in Goldstein Gym.
This Week in Athletics Women’s Basketball vs. University of Saint Rose February 11, 5:30 PM, Albany, NY Men’s Basketball vs. University of Saint Rose February 11, 7:30 PM, Albany, NY Men’s Baseball vs. Florida Institute of Technology February 13, 6:00 PM, Melbourne, FL Men’s Baseball vs. Florida Institue of Technology February 14, 12:00 PM & 3:00 PM, Melbourne, FL Women’s Basketball vs. University of New Haven February 14, 1:30 PM, New Haven, CT Men’s Basketball vs. University of New Haven February 14, 3:30 PM, New Haven, CT Men’s Baseball vs. Florida Institute of Technology February 15, 12:00 PM, Melbourne, FL Women’s Basketball vs. Southern Connecticut State February 18, 5:30 PM, Goldstein Gym Men’s Basketball vs. Southern Connecticut State February 18, 7:30 PM, Goldstein Gym
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Football and Others Gain New Blood on Signing Day The head coach placed emphasis on wanting the players’ families to be able to come and watch the games, which helps develop a sense of community within the team. Women’s soccer’s signed 13 new recruits on National Signing Day. Marrissa Ruland (Club: Tampa Bay United), Cydney Borner (World Class), Leah Krinker (Orlando City), Noreen Carlin (ISA), Sydney Rynn-Mason (SAC United), Tiffany Brewer (Jersey United Spartans), Sarah Bresnan (South Jersey Elite Barons), Ariana Bresa (World Class), Robyn Seward (NY Rush), Danielle May (Nirvana), Reena Boruck (Sunrise Sting), Morgan Jones (CFC United), and Sophia Deleon (NY Rush) are joining the team as part of the Setters 2019 class.
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Photo from @DS_DigSports Quarterbacks Jason Hellwig (Top) andAnthony Abbondanza (Top Right) sign their paperwork to become part of the Pace University football team. Bottom Right: Linebacker Matthew Ferrara signs his paperwork to become an official Pace setter.
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NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR College athletic programs welcomed new members on Wed., Feb. 4 as part of National Signing Day. Pace in particular saw a flurry of players being signed, particularly for the football and soccer teams. Football welcomed in nine new players; eight from the NY/ NJ area, along with a transfer from Orange Coast College. Both sides of the ball are represented with the new recruits, as noted by head coach Andrew Rondeau. “This was the first week that we were allowed to sign players and I think we got a lot of good ones,” Rondeau said. “We got a couple of guys who will provide
some depth in the quarterback position, we have a couple of linebackers and safeties. It’s a good starting point but there is still work to be done.” Anthony Abbondanza (QB, Mount Sinai, NY), Jasheem Banks (CB, Central Islip, NY), Matthew Ferrara (LB/K/P, Cresskill, NJ), Jason Hellwig (QB, Medina, NY), Kadeem Langhorne (LB, Baldwin, NY), Thomas Leech (S, Brick Township, NJ), Jeffrey Mansfield (OL, La Mirada, CA), Robert Planter (LB, Manchester, NJ), and Brennan Walsh (OL, Great River, NY) will all be joining the team. Rondeau noted that more emphasis was placed on finding recruits in the NY/NJ area, with Rondeau stating that he and his staff wanted to “do well in our own backyard.”
T-Bone Places Second for Best Mascot at Dog Awards JAMES MIRANDA FEATURED WRITER T-Bone, the Pace mascot, placed second in the “Best Mascot” category in the Inaugural
World Dog Awards on Jan. 15. The World Dog Awards are an award show hosted by the CW Network to recognize star dogs, everyday dogs, and dogs that became famous through so-
cial media. Comedian George Lopez hosted with other celebrities making appearances such as Paris Hilton and Terrell Owens. The Milwaukee Brewers’ acclaimed mascot Hank took home
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the Dog of the Year Award. As a first time nominee, Pace tried their best to gain attention through social media. “I am thrilled because whoever is the mascot works very hard to engage students,” Assistant Dean for Goldstein Academic Center Eileen Murphy said. “It is not an easy job and I don’t believe majority of students or people understand what goes into being a mascot.” According to the Pace Athletics website, T-Bone went up against some tough competition, facing mascots from the University of Connecticut, Mississippi State, the University of Georgia, and the University of Tennessee. At the collegiate level, T-Bone lost to the University of Tennessee’s mascot Junior Smokey (a Bluetick Coonhound). “It’s something to be proud of. It means that our school has a lot of pride and cares about its
mascot,” junior Brittani Muller said. “Not only were [teammates] all willing to actively follow the DOG awards, but the people inside the mascot gave it life, making us all want to follow its journey to receiving second place.” Pace athletes and the athletics department are proud of the accomplishment and think T-Bone represents Pace and its pride well. “I do think he represents the school well!” Muller said. “Although the mascot is usually just an athletics thing, he makes appearances at non-athletic events as well, showing that there’s more to a university than just their athletic standing.” The ASPCA and the Pedigree Foundation aided the World Dog Awards.
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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2015
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Athletics Announces Hall of Fame Inductees NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR On Mon., Feb. 2, Pace Athletics announced the names of the five members who will be inducted into the Pace Athletics Hall of Fame. Ronald Focazio (Men’s Basketball ’64), Kerri Kaylor (Women’s Soccer ’04), Elizabeth Hernandez (Women’s Basketball ’83), Jeffrey Kelly (Men’s Basketball ’69) and Dr. George Pinkham (Football ’86) will all be recognized during the Apr. 23 ceremony that will be held at the Willow Ridge Country Club in Harrison, NY. The 1985 Pace Baseball team will also be recognized, becoming the second ever recipient of the Team of Distinction Award. The 1985 team was one of the most successful in Pace baseball history, having finished their season with a record of 30-8. The team gathered a few accolades along the way, winning the Knickerbocker Conference Regular Season title with a 21-3 conference record. The team also went on to win the Knickerbocker Conference. The players saw much success as well, with seven of the players from the ’85 team having been drafted by Major League teams, four going in the ’85 draft.
Photo from Pace Athletics The 1985 baseball team will be recognized during the Pace’s Hall of Fame event, along with five other individuals from other sports. The individual inductees boast quite a few accolades of their own. Hernandez for instance was the first 1,000-point scorer in program history while also having graduated as the all-time leader in assists with 618. Focazio graduated as the second all-time leading scorer in
program history, now ranking 24 with 1,126 points. Kelly was the leading scorer for three seasons during his time with the men’s basketball program, averaging 21 points each season, including 24.4 points his senior year, where he scored a total of 512 points. Dr. Pinkham currently stands
as Pace football’s all-time interceptions leader with 16. Finally, Kaylor will become the first women’s soccer player to be inducted into the Pace Hall of Fame since its inception in 1998. Kaylor graduated as the all-time leader in points, though now she stands number four on that list
with 46 points. The ceremony will be preceded by a cocktail reception at 6 p.m., followed by the induction ceremony at 7 p.m. Tickets for the event are $100 per person. Visit the paceuathletics site for more information or to register.
Women’s Lacrosse Faces Overcoming the Underdog NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR Confidence. Strength. Positivity. Enthusiasm. These are just a few words that can be used to describe the first ever women’s lacrosse team at Pace. Snow storms and icy weather haven’t stopped this team from giving it all they have as they prepare for the beginning of their season, with their first game on Sat., Mar. 7 against Nyack College. Head Coach Michael Spinner acknowledges that it hasn’t been easy, but the team has no excuses. In fact, on Fri. Feb 6 the team went out to practice despite the foot of snow outside, after many practices cooped up in the gym. “The weather has been challenging, holding practices at the gym, but we’ve been focusing on controlling what we can control,” Spinner said. “What we can control is our attitude, our effort and how hard we play, and the girls have been doing just that. It’s just practice but you can feel the in-
tensity.” While the team might be smaller in numbers, they make up for it with talent. Spinner mentions that while more established teams will usually be relying on one or two players to carry the team, his team is much more balanced, believing that he has six or seven girls who could be the leading scorers in the game at any time. “We have much better balance, we don’t have to lean on one player. Most of the girls can handle their own,” Spinner said. “It provides us with a great foundation to build upon for the future.” Diverse talent means that each member of the team brings something different to the table, and team captains Casey Gelderman, Angela Kelly, and Emily Ankabrandt do just that with their complementing skillsets. For Gelderman, it is leading by example and priding herself in being open, encouraging her teammates to ask questions when needed. Kelly brings confidence
to the other players and notes it is important to let that “captainness” get to their heads. Finally, Ankabrandt brings some speed along with positivity. “The thing about the three of us is we are not overpowering,” said Ankabrandt, a biology major. “We are pretty welcoming and open. We are always looking for advice from the other girls as well, or rather constructive criticism.” Spinner gives all the credit to the girls for their enthusiasm and hard work, which has allowed for this foundation to come together nicely, stating that the team is further along than he would have envisioned a year ago. While Spinner notes that tactically speaking there are no glaring weaknesses with the team, the tough schedule along with the threat of injuries become a concern. Seven of the top 20 women’s lacrosse teams in the nation just happen to be in the NE-10 Conference, proving to be quite the challenge for the Setters.
“It’s definitely hard to overcome that [tough schedule], but I think we as a team are pretty confident that we will be successful as we continue to build the program,” Spinner said. “We are going to give it our best shot. We’ll have a game plan for each opponent. We do have an advantage in that we start a week later so we’ll be able to have footage on our first opponent, but they won’t have seen us.” While there is more pressure on those established teams in the conference not to lose to a first year program, the team captains do know that with the underdog labeling comes a certain negativity as well. “Being a first year team, you know that expectations from the outside might not be that high,” said Gelderman, who is also majoring in biology. “But we have nothing to lose. We know that if we are all confident, we can prove everyone wrong. We’re trying to make history as well with this program we are creating. We want to show the rest of the school how
hard we are working.” Aside from the schedule, the mere fact that the team has 20 girls as opposed to the normal 25-30 makes injuries become a greater concern. “Injuries certainly become a much bigger concern than they would normally be for us,” said Spinner, who noted that two of the players are already a little ‘dinged up.’ “The key for us is to not let small injuries become bigger. Conditioning is huge. If we need to give someone an extra day’s rest to make sure that they don’t get worse, then we’ll do that. Being year one you don’t want to see people get hurt, but it’s inevitable.” Gelderman says that mental toughness and positivity are the ingredients for successful outcomes. Ankabrandt adds that it’s not about wins or losses, it’s about taking something away each game in order to adjust and grow. “We have everything to gain, and nothing to lose,” Kelly said.