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Pace Joins National “Stop Slut” Movement

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TAYLOR LONGENBERGER NEWS EDITOR Pace organizations are joining the 15-school coalition to produce the play Stop Slut with The Arts Effect and The Feminist Press this spring. Rachel Simon, the Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs (MADP) and LGBTQ Coordinator, has brought together many students and organizations, with the goal of creating a production of the play that brings light to a topic very prominent on college cam-

puses today, “slut shaming.” Amherst College, Barnard College, Harvard University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, North Dakota State University, Rutgers University, St. Cloud State University, and University of Montana have all performed the play that has led to a movement across the country. “Due to the National move to bring sexual awareness to college campuses, I thought that bringing Slut, the play to Pace would be a great addition to the campus,” Simon said. Stop Slut was written by a

group of high school students that hoped to engage the country in activism in order to end slut shaming and transform the rape culture of today. The play represents a student-led movement using cultural expression in order to make a change to the perception of the word slut. Current groups that are committed partners for the production of the play are the Sigma Lambda Upsilon Señoritas Latinas Unidas Sorority Incorporated (SLU), the Sexual Assault committee, MADP, and Residential Life. “I feel like this play can really

make a difference. It’s not like other forms of raising awareness that present facts and don’t really provide a visual way to know what slut shaming is like,” Pace student and member of the Sexual Assualt Committee Jordan White said. “I like this idea because actors can show the audience that being ‘slutty’ is not a reason to be treated a certain way and it is definitely not a reason to be raped, ever.” Rehearsals have begun for the production that will be performed in late March and early April on the Briarcliff Campus in Wood-

ward Hall. Students have come together to use their skills as actors, costume designers, stagehands, and directors. The play has 11 student women characters and there are many male students participating in non-acting roles. “I am excited that the Pleasantville campus is taking the initiative to show their acting skills for such a good cause,” SLU sister Iqra Mir said. “I am happy to be a part of something that can change the way that slut shaming is seen by using a visual display of feeling and real emotion.”

Protesting Police Brutality: All Lives Matter Pace Students Join the Displays

EMILY WOLFRUM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF NIKI PINTO FEATURED WRITER Students and faculty gathered around Choate pond to protest police brutality on Thur., Dec. 4. Protests were speciﬁcally in regard to the cases of Eric Garner, Tamir Rice, and Mike Brown. Director of Multicultural Af-

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fairs and Diversity Cornell Craig opened by discussing the case of Pace student Danroy “DJ” Henry who was fatally shot by police in October of 2010. Many of the students carried cardboard signs that read “Black Lives Matter” and “All Lives Matter” as they walked around the pond chanting “Hands up, Don’t shoot” with their arms raised. The demonstration was coor-

dinated by senior history major Ashley Lora, who began organizing just two days prior. After gaining approval from both Dean for Students Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo and Director of Student Development Rachel Carpenter, Lora reached out to the ofﬁce of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity to spread the word. “I think it’s important for all college campuses. Everyone

should come out and say something that they believe in,” said Lora, who was motivated by friends who had participated in similar protests at other schools. “I think Pace hasn’t seen something like this. Pace hasn’t seen a protest.” Lora added that the on-campus connection of DJ Henry has contributed to student interest in the cause. “It affects everyone,” Lora

said. “I think that’s why this issue is so important, because there are so many things tied to it. It’s gun violence, it’s police brutality, it’s race, it’s age, it’s how you look, it’s so many things interconnected. It was DJ Henry, but now the country is feeling us. It’s not just one person, it’s not just one campus.”

ALS MASQUERADE BALL

GREEK LIFE

FOOTBALL COACH

ALS Sorority held their annual Red Masquerade Ball to raise money for the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatrics AIDS Foundation.

In regards to last week’s issue of the Chronicle, one writer debates what it means to be Greek, and how others percieve Greek life.

Even after his recent suspension, due to suspicions of abuse, Coach Rondeau’s players are supporting him.

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On Sunday, December 7, students were invited to enjoy a midnight breakfast in the Briarcliff Cafeteria. This event was meant to kick-off ﬁnals week, and to de-stress students before ﬁnals began.

Various departments and organizations across campus sponsored the event, including the Student Govermnet Association (SGA), the Residence Hall Association (RHA), the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH),

Student Development and Campus Activities (SDCA), and Residential Life. NRHH also held a food drive at the event, collecting canned items for a family of ﬁve in the Bronx, New York.

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for the athletic field is complete at this point Pace Dining services has hired an independent consultant to help design a dining service to accommodate everyone on campus. The consultant is interested in hearing student perspectives regarding the current dining services available in order to know what is working well and what is not. The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology (CTLT) presented in senate regarding the office’s focus this year: teacher and student responsibility dynamics. The office is looking for interactive workshops and presentations to be a part of the program. Students have been asked to work

with professors or to come together as a panel and submit proposals for the event that will be held on Fri., Feb. 27 at the Graduate Center on the White Plains campus. Tunnel of Oppression is still in need of volunteers for tour guides, actors, and others that willing to help with the general development of the event. The Tunnel of Oppression Committee is interested in receiving feedback from students regarding ways that they have been oppressed. Students with comments or questions can find the SGA Office located near the Higher One office in Kessel Student Center and can also attend the SGA meetings when they resume during the spring semester.

SGA Meeting Updates: Dec. 5 Student Government Association (SGA) met in Miller Lecture Hall Fri., Dec. 5. A representative from the Ofﬁce of Student Administration presented in Senate regarding modular deliveries that can be expected during the mornings of the coming weeks. They assured senate that there should be no major impact on the campus. Once Choate parking lot is completed with guardrails, the lot will be open with forty new spots. A new stairwell from Choate will lead to a new pedestrian pathway toward Leinhard Hall. Construction hauling behind Leinhard Hall

A Construction Update: The Week of Dec. 7 Environmental Center Complex The mechanical, electrical and plumbing work is underway in the new farmhouse. The building is expected to be complete by years end. As a reminder, the contractors working on the new farmhouse will need to use the road leading up to the Administration building as their main entrance to the site. Alumni Hall The foundation work for the East Wing of the building will be completed this week. The steel work in the North Wing will also be substantially complete this week. Due to a change in the schedule, we now expect to begin the erection of the modular boxes the week of December 15th. As the construction manager continues to expedite the completion of steel and commencement of modular unit erection, modular units may begin to arrive on campus the latter part of this week. We will be sure to keep everyone posted on an exact date. There will be about 6 modular units delivered a day on campus throughout a 14 week period. Approximately 4-6 units will be assembled a day. The units will all be stored behind the construction

fence to minimize the impact to the campus. The large crane that will be approximately 120 feet tall is expected to arrive on campus when the modular units arrive and will be on campus through the middle of February. The crane will be used to erect the modular units. The arrival of the modular units will serve as a significant milestone for the project. Very exciting! Kessel Student Center The exciting news for Kessel is that the expansion of the building is weather tight. The permanent roof is expected to be complete by early next week. The installation of the frame for the large glass wall that will overlook and face the pond is complete. The installation of the glass for the wall has begun and will continue through the end of next week. As exterior finishes (stone masonry, metal cladding, etc.) continue, the focus turns toward completing work inside of the building. This work will include, but is not limited to, finishing the rough MEP work on the second level by the end of the week, begin installing the drywall on the second floor, millwork, HVAC finishes, ceiling grids and tiles, painting and

ﬂoor prep. Asbestos abatement and replacement of portions of the roof on the existing Kessel structure has commenced, and will continue through the week. The abatement will be contained to the outside of the building. There will be a 3rd party environmental ﬁrm monitoring the air quality around the abatement. The asbestos that will be abated is considered non-friable materials and pose no health threat to those occupying the building. Site Work Choate Parking Lot is complete, but for the safety of the Pace community, the lot will remain closed until the contractor receives and installs guardrails on the football side of the lot. This lot will open up approximately 40 new spaces in the center of campus. Once the parking lot is open, the fencing that was around the parking lot will be moved to the northern part of Choate Circle and will encompass the grass island in front of the Goldstein Fitness Center. The pedestrian pathway along the western side of the circle and in front of Choate leading to the Goldstein Fitness Center will remain in place. Access to the front of Choate House will be

maintained at all times. There will also be a fence located between the new Choate parking lot and Choate House while they work on creating a new staircase that will connect Choate House to a new pedestrian pathway. Choate Pond The installation of the new culvert structure on the northern end of the pond has begun and will continue through the next few weeks. The culvert installation is the first step in creating the pathway bridge over the incoming stream that fills the pond; the new bridge will be located between Mortola Library and the Kessel Student Center. A temporary walkway shall be in place for the interim construction period, for use by the Pace community while construction of this feature is completed. Athletics The baseball field work has begun and will continue through December 31, 2014. The hauling operations to transport the fill between the baseball field and the new location of the softball field is substantially complete. The trucks will run only when necessary. The

dedicated route on campus that has been established for the trucks will be maintained. This route has required a section of Parking Lot F (the lot behind Miller and Lienhard Halls) to be taken ofﬂine, along with the roadway on the west side of campus which is used to exit the campus. This is the roadway that circulates through parking lots D and C and follows behind Costello and Dyson Hall to entrance 1. This will require changes to entrance 1 and 2. The road leading to entrance 2 from entrance 1 will become a two-way street, so vehicles leaving the west side of campus from Miller and Lienhard can make a left hand turn onto Route 117. The foundation for the Field House will begin once the permit is received. All of the new athletic facilities are on schedule for completion for the fall 2015 semester with the baseball and multi-purpose ﬁeld coming online in February. 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

FEATURE

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Fifty Five Hours of ALS Raises Money for AIDS Civic Engagement ALEC GUTIERREZ FEATURED WRITER The fact that Stacy Casden does not always have time to do volunteer work herself does not mean that she does not believe in it. Instead, she encourages students to become involved with their own communities. Casden has been a psychology professor at Pace for 13 years, specializing in classes with a focus on alcoholism and drug addiction. One year, she was asked to teach a section of Psychology of Civic Engagement, also known as an Area of Knowledge 1 (AOK 1). When she was given the class, it was taught out of a general psychology textbook and involved tests and term papers. Students were only required to do ﬁve hours of volunteer work. Casden felt that this did not reﬂect what the course’s goals were. “As long as I cover the material, I’m allowed to teach the course however I want. So, I asked if I could make changes,” Casden said. She currently teaches two sections of the course, which do not require textbooks. She also eliminated tests and papers for the class. To make up for this lack of classwork, the course now requires students to volunteer for 55 hours. “I want them to have a chance to actually engage with their communities. To me, 20 hours doesn’t seem long enough to do that,” Casden said. Another distinction that her sections have is that students are allowed to volunteer with any organization they choose. Other professors often pick a

single organization and have all students volunteer there. Casden believes this only works during summer sessions, as students don’t have the time to ﬁnd an organization. “My belief is that if they’re going to spend 55 hours somewhere, it should be at a place they like,” Casden said. Casden has also been experimenting with the use of web-assisted classes. Rather than having her students be in the classroom every week, she will assign a writing assignment that relates to the volunteer work they are doing. Results have been positive so far, to the point where she has made it so students only meet once every three weeks. Teaching Psychology of Civic Engagement and classes like it come with their own challenges. Casden says that some students have a harder time getting started than others, which leads to them having to do more work later in the semester. Casden also explained that there are always one or two students who do not complete the course. This sometimes prevents graduation, as the class is a core requirement. Casden tries to assist these students by giving them an incomplete, but the grade is never changed for some. Some students have actually criticized her for not doing a more thorough job checking up on students. To them, she says that she holds her students to the honor system. “If they’re cheating with their hours, they’re really only cheating themselves,” Casden said.

Photo courtsey of Rachel Aviles The sisters of Alpha Lambda Sigma sorority at their Red Masquerade Ball to support pediatric AIDS.

TAYLOR LONGENBERGER NEWS EDITOR Alpha Lambda Sigma (ALS) sorority hosted its annual Red Masquerade Ball to support the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Thursday night, Dec. 4 in the Briarcliff Dining Hall. The Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation is the global leader dedicated to seeking an end to pediatric HIV/AIDS though research, advocacy, and prevention, according to the foundation’s mission statement. Roughly 700 children are infected with AIDS everyday and through the foundation, the goal is to reduce that number to zero. Attendees gathered together to raise awareness about safe sex and use of materials that can transfer the disease, AIDS. “We donate to a great cause that we feel can make a difference,” said Sara Voorhees, ALS sister and the host of the night. “No child should die from AIDS and we can help eliminate pediat-

ric AIDS with our annual event” Informational brochures about AIDS/HIV and condoms scattered the tables as decorations in order to promote safe sex and force those attending to question, “why risk it?” Voorhees began by presenting a video of Elizabeth Glaser, the founder of the foundation, who received multiple pints of blood,

“People say that they care, but actions are what save lives.”

ﬁnding out later that she contacted HIV and passed the disease to both of her children through either breast milk or in utero. “In a desperate moment, a mother started a movement,” the video said. “People say that they care, but actions are what save lives.” Following the video, brothers of the Lambda Upsilon Lambda

fraternity “strolled” in order to raise the mood and strut their stuff as the start of a ‘date’ auction. ALS sisters and members of Pace’s fraternities were auctioned off, starting bidding at one dollar. Half of the proceeds from the auction and fees collected at the door will be donated to Elizabeth Glaser AIDS Foundation and to Kevin’s Christmas Family Adoption, the sorority’s philanthropies. The bids were raised to 30 and 40 dollars collecting almost $1,000. “We raise money for AIDS because we want to make a change. Last year we raised almost $1,000 and we are hoping to continue that tradition by raising more and more each year at our annual event.” In addition to the donations made to the AIDS foundation, the sisters of ALS are proud to donate to Kevin’s Christmas, an initiative created by Jennifer Rodriguez, an ALS alumna, whose brother passed away. The program was created to celebrate his favorite holiday, Christmas.

Pace NYC Adopts “Pay It Forward” Campaign CRISTINA FERRIERA FEATURED WRITER The civility committee at Pace New York City started their Pay It Forward campaign in early November. The goal of this operation is to promote civility by having students partake in random acts of kindness. Resident Advisors (RAs) are responsible for kicking off the campaign by passing a civility button to a student who they witness doing a kind act. The student who has received the button will then pass it to someone who

they witness doing a kind act, and so on. Each student who is involved can post a picture to Instagram with the hashtag #PaceCivility and will then gain two programming points. Stacey Butler, who was previously in charge of the civility committee, originally started the campaign by passing coins among the students. This year, the NYC campus’ Resident Hall Director, Shaquana Gadsden, has brought the campaign back to life with the intention of rebranding by using the button instead. The movement is currently

geared towards residents. If the campaign is able to reach success within the school community, the hope is to bring the movement even further by taking it off campus. However, Gadsden observes that not many students are. “Our main goal right now is to see if it would pick up in the New York campus,” Gadsden said, “but it’s just difﬁcult to pick up momentum. My committee is a committee of only three.” On the Pleasantville campus, the current director of residential life, Alerie Tirsch, is in favor of the movement and hopes that

it will help increase civility on campus as well as a general understanding of it. Tirsch has worked with college students for almost 20 years and has witnessed random acts of kindness among students in her career. She ﬁrmly supports this initiative and anticipates that the involvement will not only be limited to residents within the community. “I am hoping the campaign can be a campus wide one where we can get resident students, commuter students, faculty, staff and administration working together

for a common goal,” Tirsch said. Gadsden has received feedback from other departments in New York who have voiced that the campaign is a great concept. The enthusiasm within the community gives Gadsden and others hope that this initiative still has a chance to grow. “People want to get involved and pick up the pins and be a part of it,” Gadsden said. “People want to be excited and they think it’s a good idea. We all hope that this can become a bigger thing.”

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New 2015 Courses ANDREAS CHRISTOU SENIOR COPY EDITOR As the semester draws to a close, students are looking toward finalizing their schedules for the spring semester. Each semester at Pace, all five schools within the university work to develop new courses, for students of their schools and for all majors. The Dyson College of Arts and Sciences, Lubin School of Business, School of Education, College of Health Professions, and the Seidenberg School of Computer Science and Information Systems are pleased to share their new spring 2015 course offerings on the Pleasantville campus. The Lubin School will be offering two new courses in the spring, which are: -MGT 350: The Health Care Environment, a new course offered as part of the new Health Care Management Concentration -ACC 354/FIN 360: International Field Study Course – London & Paris. This is the first time that the two courses are being offered together, with field study trip to London and Paris which will take place from May 20-28. The School of Education will be offering the following five new courses in the spring: -ED 757: Content Area Literacy and Technology: Instructional Models and

Methods for Secondary Grades (Grades 9–12) -EDU 696B: Inventing and Making in the Classroom -EDG 617: Inclusive Literacy Assessment and Instruction -EDG 618: Individual Program Planning -EDG 620: Teacher Researcher in Inclusive Adolescent Classrooms The Seidenberg School has developed two new courses for the spring semester: IS 690Q: Big Data and Information Systems IS 690S: Mobile Health Technology The College of Health Professions is announcing a new course along as part of the curriculum for their new Health Sciences undergraduate major; this course is HSC 110: Introduction to Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Across the Lifespan, which is open to all majors with no prerequisites. The Dyson College, amongst their new course offerings for the spring, is featuring their new Pleasantville course INT 298A: The Biology of Science Fiction Films, where students will be able to view different ﬁlms and discuss them in terms of the ﬁlm genre and the “real and not so real science” behind them. Students are encouraged to contact their academic advisors for more information on these new courses.

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For Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs Rachel Simon, educating others about the issue and its signiﬁcance on campus was an important takeaway. “I’m glad to see that there’s some political activism on the Pace campus,” Simon said. “It’s

nice to see us in relationship with the larger national and local news, and even more powerful because I think many people here today learned about DJ Henry who maybe hadn’t heard of him before.” Craig agreed with this sentiment, and hoped that it would inspire future action by students. “We need students to be more politically active,” he said. “It encourages dialogue, debate, and political action. It gets us thinking, taking positions, and that can

do nothing but help our campus environment and the students.” On Wed., Dec. 10, Multicultural Affairs and Diversity will be having a “#WeCantBreathe” photo shoot in Kessel Well. Referencing the last words of Garner before being killed by a Staten Island police ofﬁcer, the photo is intended to show solidarity for those affected by police violence. Pace New York will additionally be protesting on Thur., Dec. 11 in both the cafeteria and courtyard.

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Dr. Ellen Mandel: A Professor and A Fighter JOSEPH TUCCI FEATURED WRITER Dr. Ellen Mandel is both a professor in Pace’s communication department and a certiﬁed speech pathologist. Her accomplishments range from working with mentally impaired children to teaching presentation skills to CEOs. For many, however, she is the woman selling baked goods in Miller Hall, who simply will not take no for an answer. “You know how I tell everyone how much I love cake? So, I ran the cake sale and in two days we collected $2200, and that’s really a lot of nickels and dimes,” Mandel said. “I’m very annoying, that’s what I am, and I made people give. I didn’t care if it was a penny, a dime, so long as you give.” A committed activist in the ﬁght against cancer, Mandel runs Pace’s Race For The Cure against breast cancer team for the Susan G. Komen foundation. Her team has won as the “largest University team” for the past 25 years. This year, in honor of Mandel, the team has been renamed “Ellen’s army.” Mandel is also involved with Relay For Life. Even though Mandel’s charity work has been going on for many years, the issue became even more real to her on July 23, 2014 when she was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia. She chose to continue teach-

ing during the fall semester because of her love for the job, and because she believes it will help her ﬁght. “You have to make up your mind that you’re going to ﬁght with all your might because in research studies it’s been shown that attitude is very important,” Mandel said. “You have to keep busy. If you stay home and feel sorry for yourself, you don’t have a chance.” She added that the company of her students plays a great role in her process as well. “You need a good support system,” she said. “I have a wonderful family and very good friends, and believe me, my classes have helped me tremendously, and it’s you guys who helped me get through it.” Despite the trials that she has faced—like chemotherapy, which makes her constantly tired—she feels that having cancer has affected her life in some positive ways, making her appreciate more the life she has. It has also made her realize the importance of empathy for others. “Walking in these moccasins, it’s making me give even more, and to get others to be involved,” she said. “It is apathy that is so bad; we cannot afford to be apathetic because you don’t know whom it’s going to hit. It’s a disease that kills so many, and not just killing, the suffering.” Mandel has won numerous awards throughout her career. In

1996 she won the Kenan award, the highest teaching award at Pace. She also won the Carol Russital award in higher education for women, and the Jefferson Award, which allowed her to represent Pace at Washington, for the charity work she does. Despite her numerous awards, she considers her greatest accomplishment to be her children. “I think even though I’ve been fortunate enough to win many awards for my teaching, the fact that my children think I’m a good mommy—and they’re grown children, one is 43 and 40—the fact that they say ‘Ma, I mean, there were issues, but you did a very good job,’ to me that’s the greatest achievement,” Mandel said. Mandel worked for 12 years at Brooklyn College before working at Columbia University as a supervisor for graduate students in speech pathology for a year. Ultimately, her husband discovered a Pace ad in a newspaper, and decided to take the job because the commute from Rockland County to Brooklyn was too long. She currently teaches Public Speaking, where she uses what she calls a student-centered approach to teaching. She also believes in the cooperative learning approach to education, often having students work in groups and do projects together. “I took a lot from the professors that I had, and I saw some

that where just terrible and just lectured and didn’t look at you or read their notes,” Mandel said. “The ones that made the greatest impression on me were the ones who taught in the style that I use: extemporaneous speaking, cooperative learning, making contact with students, and listening to what they had to say.”

Mandel has been receiving treatment at New York Presbyterian Hospital, and the doctors are optimistic about her future. She is going on sabbatical next semester to allow herself to go into remission. She plans on making a return to Pace during the Fall 2015 Semester.

Carpenter Becomes Acting Dean for Students EMILY WOLFRUM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF NIKI PINTO FEATURED WRITER Majoring in International Studies and Japanese at a small school in Indiana, Rachel Carpenter didn’t imagine that she’d one day be working at a university in Pleasantville, NY. Now, as Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo leaves for the Semester at Sea program this spring, Carpenter is adapting once again to become the new acting Dean for Students. “I could never seek to replace her,” said Carpenter, who currently serves as the Director of Student Development and Campus Activities (SDCA). Carpenter plans to continue her involvement with SDCA through participation in staff meetings and student leadership programs. According to her, the ofﬁce has already been restructuring with each staff member taking on new roles. “Because I have staff that are

incredibly, independent, incredibly creative,... there was a need to give people more ownership over programs and responsibilities,” Carpenter said. Carpenter will remain the supervisor of SDCA while taking on more “big picture” responsibilities. “Dean Lisa has given the main parts of her responsibilities to me… so looking at student conduct, student health issues, student safety and the direction of division, “ Carpenter said. “Some of things I’m excited about is serving on some of the committees Dean Lisa serves on like University strategic plan.” Carpenter was once the Dean at a small study abroad school, but according to her, she is looking forward to working on a larger scale. Carpenter began working at Pace in 2010. The school reminded her of her Alma Mater, the University of Evansville in Evansville, Indiana, and she appreciated both its small size and passionate student body.

“I loved… the students’ passion for what they do and the diversity, whether it’s diversity of thought or background,” Carpenter said. “I’ve never met students like that before,” Carpenter said. Regarding next semester’s Townhouse Day plans, Carpenter said that she will be more involved in the upcoming weeks. However, all decisions are dependent upon the Townhouse Council and their proposals. Carpenter would like to see change within the Pace community while remaining faithful to Dean Lisa’s intended goals. “When Dean Lisa gets back, I don’t want the ship to be in a completely different direction,” she said. Carpenter would like Pace to become a community of caring. She would also like to see more students involved on campus and she wants to be able to “reach more students.” “I would like us to become a campus that would step up to help people” Carpenter said.

Photo courtsey of Carpenter

OPINION

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There’s More to Greek Life than What You See RACHEL AVILES FEATURED WRITER “For Greeks, it’s all about image” was the title of an opinion piece written in the most recently published Chronicle. As the VP of Unity and Social Justice, I’d like to respond with the aim to advocate for the speciﬁc population being targeted by this article. Understandably, my Greek Life experience can only aid me in understanding how those feel. Here, at Pace, it’s an understatement to say that Greek Life is a popular topic within our community, whether you’re a part of it or not. And, non-Greeks, in my opinion, do not shy from sharing their thoughts about what Greek life is about or why people decide to join. Let’s be honest, in this society, we are encouraged to share our opinions about everything, whether there is an ear listening or not. There were some points in the opinion piece that were aggressive to say the least, and I’d like to respond in a chronological order. To begin, the article offers general statistics regarding Greek

Life, and “misogynistic mishaps.” However, it could be argued that at Pace, Greek Life or not, our community is one that could be described as an exception. By this, I mean that we are a very fortunate university whose complaints tend to be about the price of food and OSA. Students freely walk home from town at all hours of the night and seldom have to worry about getting home safely. A comparison to Rutgers, which has a population of 65,000 students and a huge safety problem, seems unfair. Not only does our general community not mirror schools such as these, neither does our Greek Life. In fact, a majority of larger schools have the ﬂexibility to get away with acts such as hazing, alcohol abuse, and sexual assault. At Pace, we have 19 sororities and fraternities, four councils, and a “hands on” Greek advisor who is persistent in being involved with our processes and experience. There’s very little room for the accusations or statistics that represent Greek Life outside of Pace. This individuality on our campus should not be forgotten or taken lightly. I would also like to add a per-

spective in relation to the statistic “sorority members are also three times more likely than nonGreek women to be victims of the crime.” Having attended Bystander Training for sexual assault, it is well known that a small percentage of rapes or sexual assault are even reported, at least in comparison to the amount that occurs. Knowing what having the support of a sorority feels like, and having personal relationships with my own sorority sisters, I think it’s very possible that sorority members are not only less likely to be victim to sexual assault, but are also more willing to report it. And, what seems to be the biggest conﬂict would be the accusation that Greek life promotes rape culture. The opinion article states: “Much has been written comparing the Greek pledging system to rape.” I question how many of those who write about Greek Life, speciﬁcally when comparing it to rape, have actually experienced a process. And, more importantly, how many students here at Pace who are a part of Greek life would write an article with the same ac-

cusations? It is my opinion that those who choose to judge and accuse Greek Life do so because they do not understand it. And, to some degree, that’s the whole point of being in a sorority or a fraternity. Aside from the leadership, community service, and academic services, being a part of an organization that a specific group of people only gets to experience is rewarding and considerably sacred. People take for granted things that are most common, and that is what makes Greek Life a unique experience. It is a privilege that is not guaranteed, and that is put in the hands of us, the students. For those who often get frustrated about not being included, it is not our intention to exclude others. But, it is our intention to bond a group of similar individuals who share the same values, to one experience that can be continued for years and years to come. And, let’s not forget what the office of Student Development and Campus Activities does to nix these conflicts. Just this past semester, the Greek Life programming module was revised. A specific revision included taking organiza-

tion names off flyers. Although disheartening to Greeks, it is to encourage non-Greeks to attend Greek hosted events without the pressure or intimidation of letters. I hope I have accurately done my part to share the other side of Greek life that was not offered in the last Chronicle article, and more accurately depict the experiences of Greeks at Pace. If you feel any differently, or have any additional comments please reach out to me at vpusj@pace.edu. As Vice President of Unity and Social Justice, I would like to encourage my fellow students to work against their own human nature and cease to create judgments, instead gaining the courage to approach those that you do not understand. I’d like to argue that it is a general consensus that people understand the limitation of creating judgments, but even more so do not realize the benefits they could gain by withholding judgment. I appreciate you all taking the time to read this, and if you feel a specific topic requires attention from the population and need some assistance in advocating for it, please feel free to reach out to me.

Restroom Cleanliness A Concern on Campus KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR The state of residence hall bathrooms has been a common complaint by students this semester, a complaint voiced with particular fervor at the Community Meeting this November. Most students were made aware of the problem earlier in the semester with feces being smeared on bathroom stall doors. A particular complaint at the time, especially in Martin Hall’s first floor women’s bathroom, was that the janitorial staff did not clean the feces off the stall for over a week. Residents of the first floor girls section of Martin Hall began to use upstairs bathrooms instead of having to see that every day. While feces in the stalls were an extreme and, at this point, have been dealt with, there are addi-

tional concerns with cleanliness in the residence hall bathrooms. It is not uncommon for hair to clog shower drains, for hair to be sitting in the same stalls for days on end, for sanitary napkins to be left in a shower for over a day, or for stains to be found on sinks or on the toilet seats themselves. The issue is twofold. One, students using these facilities should do their best to treat them like their home and keep them clean. This means not leaving hair in the shower to clog the drain, disposing of your personal items in an appropriate and sanitary manner, and rinsing the sink after someone brushes their teeth. Secondly, too much time passes between uncleanly events taking place and their being dealt with. This second reason is what has several students questioning what cleaning policies are on cam-

pus, how janitorial staff is trained, and why it seems that cleaning is not happening. To begin with hiring, Tony Negrin, Campus Coordinator and Interim Assistant Director of Physical Plant, explained, “The cleaning of Pace University buildings is performed by ABM Janitorial Services. ABM supplies Pace with the union work force needed to clean our buildings.” A common concern raised by students is that although they see the cleaning staff in the bathrooms, little seems to change when they leave. Students question whether any actual cleaning gets done while staff is in the bathrooms. The proper procedure is for staff to clean bathrooms once a day. This cleaning should involve sanitizing toilets, sinks, showers, ﬂoors, and stalls as well as taking out the trash and replacing paper

towels and toilet paper. The bathroom should also be checked on once more before the end of the day. Complaints are not simply being discussed amongst students. As mentioned before, concerns were mentioned at the Community Meeting. According to Negrin, the concerns mentioned there have been dealt with. Students should know, however, that no complaints have been heard or made known to staff since the Community Meeting. If a complaint is made, it is ﬁrst reviewed, and then an action plan is developed and seen through. If a complaint is made concerning a particular employee, it is possible that disciplinary action will be taken with said employee. Perhaps the most pressing question is whether or not janitorial staff undergoes evaluations for

their performance. To this, Negrin replied no. “Currently, no ABM union employee receives a job evaluation from ABM. Each ABM campus supervisor oversees all cleaners’ efforts at each individual site,” he clariﬁed, adding that these supervisors are also responsible for making sure cleaning expectations are met and for dealing with safety and training. Communal living can put individuals at a higher risk for spreading germs. Combined with stress, and thus occasionally a weakened immune system, this can lead to colds and other ailments. Moving forward, if people have complaints regarding the cleanliness of residence hall facilities, please do not hesitate to submit a written complaint.

THIS WEEK’S PACE POLL Are you unsatisfied with the bathrooms at Pace? Or do you think they are reasonably clean? Vote online at PaceChronicle.com, or send a letter to the editor at pacechronicle@pace.edu

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Tattoos: Safer Than Ever, or Not Worth The Risk? KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR With increasing acceptance of tattoos in the workplace, an overall acceptance toward tattoos seems to be forming. While individuals have a right to do what they would like with their body, one must consider the risks when thinking of getting ink permanently placed on the body. To start, anyone considering getting a tattoo should be aware of the fact that the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) does not regulate tattoo inks. Even so, the FDA website acknowledges many tattoo pigments are “industrial-grade colors suitable for printers’ ink or automobile paint.” Even Henna ink is only approved for use as a hair dye, not for tattooing. Some might assume that research and increased awareness and education of the fact that tattoos could cause infections have made tattooing safer. However, this does not

seem to be the case. The Journal of Military & Veteran’s Health published an article in 2010 stating, “Apart from hepatitis (both B and C) a wide range of infections, both viral and bacterial, including HIV-AIDS, are possible contaminants in the tattooing process and may unwittingly be transmitted as life-threatening blood-borne diseases.” While these risks still exist, there are things consumers can do to be safe. If one is indeed ﬁxed upon the idea of getting tattooed, there are certain red ﬂags to look for and question in preparation. Consumer Reports’ Orly Avitzur, M.D., published “What to Know Before You Get a Tattoo.” As a medical professional with experience in tattoo removal and the treatment of ink-related infections, her advice is simple. First, individuals should seek a tattoo parlor and an artist that carries single-use, disposable tattoo kits. The second thing to re-

member is to make sure the tattoo parlor in question is properly licensed, and the artist has experience in his or her field. The use of sterile gloves is significant, same as if visiting the doctor’s office or dentist. If it is possible, watch the artist do a procedure first, to make sure the process is sterile. Pay attention, and be on the lookout for any signs of sloppiness or unsanitary practices. Be sure to ask where the parlor buys its ink and how it is produced. The effect of metallic inks on the skin can cause infections, allergic reactions, scars, and irritation. Thus it is also important to specifically ask if the inks are nonmetallic. Last but not least, if even after all this, one does experience a reaction to a new tattoo, or even a few years after getting a tattoo, do not hesitate to contact a physician. Photo from dailymail.co.uk This tattoo became so infected that the foot became swollen, and the skin began peeling, forming infected scabs where the tatto was.

Mortola Hosts Week of Stress Management Events KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR Mortola Library is hosting a week of events focused on stress and relaxation as students and faculty prepare for ﬁnal exams. Beginning on Mon., Dec. 8, events will include guided meditation with Sister Susan Becker, therapy dogs from the Good Dog Foundation, and a stress management session with Mariesa Cruz-

Tillery from the Counseling Center. The week will close with a board game night on Fri., Dec. 12 hosted by the Mortola Library staff. The library will additionally host one-hour Biofeedback therapy sessions each day to reduce stress. Mayo-Clinic, a nonproﬁt medical practice and research organization, describes biofeedback

as a tool for gaining information about the body’s functions. Through biofeedback, electrical sensors provide an individual with information about their body, allowing them to correct issues such as muscle tension and heart rate. Biofeedback is done to help manage symptoms of physical and mental health. Such symptoms include anxiety and stress, not uncommon amongst college

students. Associate University Librarian Steven Feyl hoped that such events would help students to see Mortola as a “supportive campus environment.” “This is a stressful time. There’s only so much we can do, but we want to help,” Feyl said. “I hope people feel comfortable to do different things here like study, socialize, and hold e-board meetings.”

Head of Research and Information Services for Mortola Rose Gillen expressed similar intention, hoping that the events would show students that these resources are “interactive and approachable.” “That’s why we do it,” Gillen said, “so, students know we care and hope to be approachable.” Beginning Monday, library hours have been extended to 24 hours.

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Meditation for Health: Coping with Stress and Pain KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR Meditation, speciﬁcally transcendental meditation, is deﬁned as “a technique, based on Hindu writings, by which one seeks to achieve a relaxed state through regular periods of meditation during which a mantra is repeated.” This technique is becoming a universal method of coping with stress and additional physical ailments. There are several forms of meditation in addition to the transcendental type, including guided, mantra, mindfulness, qi gong, tai chi, yoga, and others. Each

form employs a different perspective in order to achieve relaxation and better overall health. For example, guided meditation requires participants to rely on mental images of places or scenes they ﬁnd relaxing, whereas mantra meditation requires one to repeat a calming word or two to oneself. Mindfulness meditation relies on having a profound awareness and being absolutely involved in the present. Qi gong, on the other hand, relies on the practice of relaxation mixed with physical movement and breathing exercises. A junior business manage-

ment student, who preferred to remain anonymous, described her years of experience practicing Qi Gong. “It encourages a physical grounding with the Earth. The point is to keep your placement with the Earth,” she said. “Repetitive motions, focusing on counting, clearing your head of noise, and keeping a balanced breath slow your heart rate, forcing your body to release anxiety.” Recent research also suggests meditation is not simply good for mental health but is beneﬁcial for physical ailments as well. The Journal of Advanced Nursing published an article in

2012 by Ellen Birx, which stated, “Healthcare providers are recommending meditation to clients for stress management, pain management, depression, anxiety, insomnia, and promotion of wellness.” In an article for the Social and Personality Psychology Compass, Bethany E. Kok attempts to explain why meditation works, stating, “meditation works by inducing changes in psychological capacities such as emotion regulation and self-regulation or through repeated induction of speciﬁc mental states such as love or meta-cognitive awareness.” Kok’s article later explained, “there is promising evidence

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that various meditation practices inﬂuence immune functioning, cardiovascular functioning, and pain perception, all markers of physical health and predictors of longevity.” Of course, it is important to remember meditation is not considered a reliable alternative to modern medicine. One should not desist visiting their physicians for physical ailments. However, it may be beneﬁcial to pair meditation and calming practices with doctor’s advice. Relaxing the body can be a pivotal step to regaining health and strengthening the immune system.

Phi Sigma Sigma Holds Tenth Holiday Bazaar CRISTINA CUDUCO ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Willcox gym hosted the tenth annual Phi Sigma Sigma Holiday Bazaar on Sun., Dec.7. The event featured 40 vendors from all over the tri-state

area who specialize in handmade and artisan items, from jewelry and accessories, to homemade jams, candies, and other jarred goods. Although Phi Sigma Sigma (Phi Sig), a national sorority, switched their philanthropy in recent years, Pace’s Delta

Jam Man Steve Giesel arranges his jars, awaiting hungry customers.

Omega chapter continues to donate large amounts of proceeds, including those from the Holiday Bazaar, to The National Kidney Foundation, their former charity. “There are 45 of us, and all of us are here on shifts,” said sophomore Phi Sig sister Jenny Appel. “This is our biggest event of the year, so we’re all here and it all goes to such a good cause.” Phi Sig itself had tables set up like its guest vendors, selling personalized Santa hats, and fried Oreos, a yearly campus favorite. Other favorite vendors drew in large crowds throughout the day. “The Jam Man is our number one seller,” Appel said. “So

many people come for him, and he’s been the most consistent vendor over the last few years.” The Jam Man is Steve Giesel of Ringwood Farms in New City, New York, who has been selling his homemade jams and jellies at Phi Sig’s Bazaar since the event’s inception in 2004. “I have a small berry farm and I have relationships with four other farmers in the region who let me pick what’s known as pit fruits at their places,” Giesel said. “Pit fruits are your plums, your pears, and your apricots. The jams are all natural and I make them myself.” Students, parents, and community members came out for Giesel’s jams and other boutique goods featured at this event.

“My mom sent me with a shopping list,” said senior psychology major Korinne Tirrell as she perused the aisles of tables at the Holiday Bazaar. “I bought her the Jam Man’s apricot jalapeño jam last Christmas and she sent me back for more.” Luckily for Tirrell, she was able to find her preferred variety sitting among various other flavors. “We normally make 95 different flavors during the season,” Giesel said. “When we get to this point, however, I have about 30 different kinds left. When fruits come into season, that’s what we make. When they go out of season though, they’re gone until next year.”

This purse collection attracted many people looking to buy for themselves, or for others.

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WPAW Hosts Twelfth Open Mic Night CRISTINA CUDUCO ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR On Thur., Dec. 4, WPAW radio station hosted their annual Open Mic Night at Briarcliff’s Pace Perk Café. Open Mic, which has been the organization’s signature event every semester for over 6 years, now has become quite cherished by those who attend in hopes of performing, enjoying the show, or just relaxing with friends during the hectic final exam season. “My suitemate and I went this first time just to check it out,” said sophomore computer science major Kaleigh Kessler. “We knew a few people that were going to be there, and I try to take advantage of the events that happen on Briarcliff. I ended up enjoying it a lot and staying longer than I anticipated. I definitely want to go my remaining years at Pace.” An estimated 100 people were in attendance at this event, which featured catering by Lucio’s pizzeria of Pleasantville, as well as a mocktail station that served various non-alcoholic cocktail drinks. The night also featured 20 performances from both students and faculty, including Director of Multicultural Affairs Cornell Craig, who performed two spoken word poems spanning several top-

ics that were suggested by guests throughout the night. “This is about my third or fourth year [performing] with WPAW. I missed some semesters, but I’ve done it every year,” Craig said. “I’ve been seriously writing poetry since my junior or senior year of college. I’d write poetry assignments and they’d come pretty easy, but I never took it seriously until my junior or senior year.” For some, like WPAW vice president Ashley Lora, Open Mic represents a wonderful platform for the Pace community to get together and enjoy each other’s talents. “We take pride in this Open Mic Night because it’s one of the best on campus,” Lora said. “We invite performers from within and out of the Pace community to share something they love doing. “I love when people decide to be brave and take a shot in the dark because that’s what this org represents,” Lora continued. “That says a lot to me, and, like I tell my eBoard, this event is a true test of how well we work together and support each other. I’m just glad everyone had a blast.” Despite being a success, with back-to-back performances that ran from 9 p.m. to midnight, this semester’s Open Mic also signiﬁes a bittersweet goodbye for

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a student that has led WPAW in various ways for some time now, senior president John Robb. “I’ve been a member of WPAW since my second week of freshman year, so three and a half years, and I started to DJ shortly

after I joined,” Robb said. “I loved the event, it went very well,” Robb said. “It was a great way to end my semester as president of WPAW, and it reminded me of how proud I am of our organization and our members.”

“A Streetcar Named Desire” by PDA SARA MORIARTY FEATURE EDITOR The stage was set in Briarcliff’s Woodward Hall and audiences braced themselves for a performance described as “not for the faint of heart” last Friday and Saturday. After months of preparation and hard work, members of the Pace Drama Alliance (PDA) put on three performances of A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams. The show was the second full-length play put on by PDA. “A Streetcar Named Desire was the most difﬁcult show to produce and direct. It has truly stretched my limits as a person and director,” said director Zanali Razvi, who has produced several previous PDA performances. “Through tense rehearsals and tribulations, the cast really pulled through. They showed growth and understanding as we dived into a dark play that really tested not only our patience, but comfort zones as well.” The play surrounds group of people in New Orleans who deal with mental, physical, and emotional trauma. Main characters, Stanley and Stella (played by Eric Medina-Rivera and Chelsea Almeida) deal with a rocky mar-

riage and a pregnancy, and their problems are only exacerbated by Stella’s sister, Blanche (played by Meaghan Biggs) coming to stay for the summer. The characters deal with issues including domestic violence, alcoholism, and rape. Those involved with PDA were proud of their actors for putting on a convincing performance, and the actors were happy to be able to expand their stage skills through acting out difﬁcult scenes. “This show was more serious than [what] we usually do in our variety shows or during general meetings, so I feel that everyone was given the chance to experiment with their acting skills,” said Medina Rivera. “It just shows how in PDA you’re given the chance to try something you’re not used to.” Those who played supporting characters agreed. “”I’m not an angry person, but I got to yell on stage,” LeeAnn Reynolds said of her role as Eunice Hubbell. “That was fun.” Razvi and assistant director freshmen Megan Brown agreed that the play came together well in the end after hours of rehearsal. PDA is continuing to grow and put on more performances each year.

Eunice (LeeAnn Reynolds) welcomes Blanche (Meaghan Biggs) into an apartment in the opening scene of Tennessee William’s A Streetcar Named Desire. “It was an extremely successful show, I think, and it was mainly due to the actors’ dedication and talent,” Razvi said. Next semester, PDA will be involved with a performance of SLUT the play at Pace. Currently,

Brown is planning to direct that play and PDA is planning on providing actors. Anyone looking to get involved will be welcome. From ticket and snack sales, PDA was able to make $500 with the Streetcar performances.

The concept of love is not new to the movie world, but it is rare to find it in the same emotional and moving way that it is portrayed in the French film Blue is the Warmest Color. The film tells the tale of a high school teenager, Adele (Adele Exarchopoulos), as she starts to discover her sexuality. Her life changes when she meets bluehaired Emma (Léa Seydoux), and an intense and emotional love affair erupts between the two. In 179 minutes, this film realistically portrays the rise and fall of a romantic relationship due to a number of factors that many young adults can identify with. In the beginning, Adele struggles to conceal the inner turmoil of faking her sexual identity. She is afraid to admit or explore her attraction to women, lest she be judged or outcast by her family and peers. As the movie progresses, her level of comfort with her sexuality does as well. Adele’s relationship with Emma helps her come to terms with who she is and what she wants in life. Emma challenges Adele mentally, emotionally, and sexually. Among the most talked about aspects of this film are its bedroom scenes. Each scene is very intense and graphic, and yet does a great job of portraying Adele’s chemistry and feelings towards her partners. Some may believe that the film shows too much sex, however, each scene is necessary to tell Adele’s story as accurately as possible. The majority of the film is shot using very tight close up shots of the characters, mainly on Adele, and when the camera is on others, it doesn’t stay on them very long. This tactic helps to portray Adele’s thoughts and feelings in every scene. Almost every cut back to the protagonist can be described as a reaction. As the years go by in the film, one can see through the close focus on the main character that her thoughts, ideas and emotions are maturing alongside her experiences. Exarchopoulos and Seydoux do a fantastic job of bringing emotional power to the film by portraying their characters’ emotions through their facial expressions, always keeping in mind the tight shots on them. Blue is the Warmest Color is now available for streaming on Netflix.

BULLETIN BOARD Reminders If your organization has not already done so, please submit the End of Semester Report, available on OrgSync. Also submit an updated roster if it has changed. Residence Halls will close on Friday, December 19. Each resident should be checking out within 24 hours after their last ﬁnal. Contact to your Resident Assistant or Resident Director with any questions. To receive your grades on time, be sure to ﬁll out all Course Evaluations. You may choose to “opt out” of the evaluation, but must select that option at the bottom of the survey.

Graduation Station It is time to order caps and gowns! Caps and gowns are for rent online, and must be returned after the ceremony. To order, visit http://colleges.herffjones. com/college/pace/ or www.pace.edu/ commencement/westchester-undergraduate.

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Babysitter for Ossining Family Ossining family seeking sitter for after school M-F 3-6:30pm. This position entails: homework help, meal preparation, weekly errands, light cleaning. Family is consisted of a Pace alumni, Julie, and her two children, Dylan (eighth grade), and Meghan (sixth grade). Must have your own mode of transportation. The rate is $15/hour. For more information, or to inquire, call Julie at (914) 886-8627. Technology Assistant Dyson College is looking for a technology assistant to assist with various electronic systems used at Pace University. Responsibiliites would include things such as troubleshooting, backing up files, configuring email accounts, and virus protection. To apply for this position, visit the eRecruiting website. Please include a resume and a Student Employment Application. Tunnel of Oppression The Tunnel of Oppression is looking for volunteers to help with planning and execution of the event. For more information on how you can be involved, email VP of Unity and Social Justice Rachel Aviles at unity@pace.edu. Career Services Intern Career Services is looking fo a student to assist with job searches, promoting career programming, and conducting workshops. This is an unpaid internship, and students can expect to work around 120 hours during the semester. To apply, visit the eRecruiting website, and submit a resume, cover letter, and a Student Employment Application. Applications will be accepted until January 22. Programming Board Emails Want something included in the weekly programming board emails? Email SGA’s VP of Programming, Tameka Bazile, at programming@pace.edu with any flyers, information, or announcements you want included. All materials must be approved by SDCA before submission. Student Assistant The Pace University Nursing Department is seeking a student aid. The job includes filing/sorting paperwork, copying, shredding, filing, and basic labeling or emailing. Other projects will also be assigned. The department is seeking freshman or sophomore domestic students. You must also have a GPA of at least 3.6. Between 10-20 hours a week, paid. To apply, visit the eRecruiting website.

Important SGA Announcements The ﬁrst meeting of the Spring 2015 semester will be on February 6, 2015 in the Multipurpose Room in Kessel.

The standard cap and gown package is $79.25. Additional items may also be ordered, such as rings or announcements. There is currently $10,865 left in the Spring 2015 budget, Be sure to select “Pace University Westchester Campus” when prompted.

with almost $15,000 of proposed budgets remaining.

Any outstanding budgets need an updated room request.

Want to work with the Pace Chronicle? We’re looking for a new Distribution Manager! For norre information, or to find out how you can get involved with the Chronicle, email Emily Wolfrum, Editor-in-Chief, at EW88712P@Pace.Edu.

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Senior Nathalie Borgella Living the Dream NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR College is usually the time when students try and figure out what they want do with their lives. Senior Nathalie Borgella, however, seems to have had it figured out long before she came to Pace. Aside from being a full-time student at Pace New York City, Borgella is also a member of the New York Islander’s Ice Girls team as well as a figure skating coach. Borgella admits that can it be difficult balancing everything out, but that her schedule is a bit more flexible than one might think. “It’s difficult, but, at least with teaching, it’s not a tough schedule and it’s usually a schedule I can control,” said Borgella who is majoring in human resources. “With the Islanders there are certain games that I have to be at, but most of the games are in December, January, and February.” Being an Islanders Ice Girl, Borgella gets to participate in a variety of activities, mentioning

that every game there is always something new. Whether it’s dancing with kids in the audience, participating in fun promotions, or performing new cheers, Borgella is always looking forward to next game. There is one thing in particular she enjoys most though: the fans. “I don’t know what it is, but there seems to be so much spirit with the Islanders fans,” Borgella said. “The fans get really into the games, and it makes it so much more fun. I’ve been to Rangers games as well and the fans there are great, but there’s just something about the Islanders fans. They seem to have more enthusiasm.” Enthusiasm is something Borgella brings into her own life with her coaching. She started out in high school around the age of 16 when she was taking lessons. Quickly her instructor suggested she take a job as an assistant coach which would give her some “free ice time.” Borgella jumped on the offer, knowing that coaching was something she hoped to do eventually.

Once she hit the age of 18, Borgella was able to earn her certiﬁcation, allowing her to become a coach. “I love it and I’ve been able to build a good clientele,” Borgella said. “With teaching, you not only help other skaters, but also your own skating. Sometimes there are moves you just know how to do, but you don’t notice certain things about the move. When you’re watching others perform and you have to explain certain things to them based on what you see, you yourself start to learn more about the moves, which in turn helps improve your skating.” Despite her success thus far, Borgella dreams of becoming a performer for Disney on Ice. She already possesses some experience having worked for an entertainment company a couple of years ago. But, she mentions that what appeals to her most about the “Disney” life is the opportunity to meet with kids and make an impact in their lives. CONTINUED ON PAGE 12

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Sher and Pearson Shine as Setters Fall to Dolphins JAMES MIRANDA FEATURED WRITER Pace Setters men’s (2-1, 0-5 NE-10) and women’s (2-6, 1-4 NE-10) basketball teams hosted their Blue-Out event Saturday as they lost to the Le Moyne Dolphins in the Goldstein Fitness Center. The Dolphins trumped the Setters men (8-1, 4-0 NE-10) 6851 and women (6-2, 2-2 NE-10) 69-67. The women’s game started with quick scoring out of the gate as the Setters took a 15-12 lead at the 11:06 mark. It was then back and forth due to turnovers. The Setters collectively shot 39.6 percent (21-53) from the field while the Dolphins shot 42.9 percent (21-49). The Setters struggled shooting from the floor throughout the game. Pace’s leading scorers were forward Yuni Sher and guard Gabriella Rubin with 16 and 14 points, respectively. Sher also led with five rebounds and picked up three assists. The Dolphins went on an 11-2 run at the 10:42 mark to take a 2315 lead. Dolphin’s forward Alex Marple was the impact player. She shot 30.8 percent from the field collecting 21 points overall, most via free throw. “Going forward we just have to do a better job of containing our matchups,” Sher said. “In the zone, I thought [the team] did a little bit of a better job, but per-

sonally we need to contain them better.” Their rebounding game also helped them win possession with a total 36-30 rebounds over Pace. It became a 12-point game at the 9:15 mark of the second half due to constant fouling by the Dolphins. They had 7 fouls by the 11:03 mark. Pace got back into the game due to these fouls and collectively shot 93.8 percent (21-22) from the free throw line. Turnovers were at a steady rate, but the Dolphins scored 16 points off of turnovers seizing the opportunity when they had to. The game ended on a rebound from a Dolphins free throw with two seconds left. The men followed up with a slow start out of the gate. The Dolphins opened up the scoring in the game immediately with a 9-4 run where a barrage of 3-pointers by forwards Stan Buczek and Connor Mahoney would ensue. Both would combine for eight 3-pointers in 15 attempts. Gause had 25-points and rebounded eight times leading his team. In the ﬁrst half, they dropped seven 3-pointers and at halftime 34-24 over the Setters. Overall, they had a three-point percentage of 54.5 percent (10-18). “Our game plan was to shut down their two best players and we kept trying to switch defenses,” forward Kyle Pearson said. “It kind of helped us get through, but they ended up playing very

well.” Pearson led Pace with 15-points and had 11 rebounds, while the next top scorer was guard Shelton Mickell who had 13 points overall. Pace Guard Bryan Rivers tied score at 14-14 at the 10:59 mark, but that would be the closest they got to a lead of any sort as Mahoney laid another 3-pointer in for the lead 17-14. The Dolphins would go on a 20-10 run taking a 34-24 lead at the half. The Setters didn’t get back into the game and trailed after the 14-14 tie. “Our mentality is that we have to try get back into the game,” Pearson said. “I think the problem is we all try to get it back in on play and then it just piles on top: missed shots, turnovers, it just gets worse.” At the 15:07 mark of the second half, Bryan Rivers brought the Setters to a close 36-29, but immediately following that Gause performed a one-handed dunk that led to a 15-6 run. By the 5:54 mark, Le Moyne led 58-38 and went on to win. Pearson made notice that the team is still very young and needs time to build its chemistry. For him, personally, the loss was not demoralizing; it is about making the adjustments. Both teams are back in action on Sat., Dec. 13 against American International with start times at 1:30 p.m. for the women’s team and 3:30 p.m. for the men’s.

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Football Players Support Coach Rondeau NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR Despite the allegations of abuse and unfulfilled terms of recruitment, a group of football players hope to meet with officials in order to keep their current Head Coach Andrew Rondeau. As of now, three players will be meeting with school officials this week. “I don’t want to start over,” one player said. “I’d have to show my high school senior tape. I don’t even have a tape this year. It would be too difficult.” According to an anonymous source, the coach staff shares this sentiment, stating that a member of staff said that they “[stood] by Rondeau’s leadership.” The coach reportedly noted that “it’s [his] job to assist [Rondeau]” and that despite not agreeing with his decisions, he

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 11 “Performing is basically telling a story through skating,” Borgella said. “Before skating, I used to do ballet and dance, and dancing and skating pretty much go handin-hand, so it’s been with me my whole life basically.” Despite having high aspirations, Borgella keeps herself grounded with her major in human resources. Understanding that ﬁgure skating does have a shelf-life, Borgella sought a career path that would be able to carry her in the years following her skating dreams. Human Resources seemed to

still “respects him.” Given that the entire coaching staff was brought in along with Rondeau, the source said they believe that if Rondeau leaves, the staff and many players will also leave. “Players are already talking about leaving,” the source said. “If [Rondeau] gets ﬁred, tons of players will leave. They are beginning to wake up to the fact that this is real and they may not have a scholarship anymore.” The source said that Rondeau’s recruits will likely be the ﬁrst to go, noting that players who were not recruited under the former coach left before this season. “They wouldn’t want to play for another coach who might not care about them,” the source said. “College football is all about systems. No player wants to play with a new coach in a new system when they are young

and have talent and ability that a new coach may not see.” Rondeau was put on administrative leave shortly after an article in the New York Post was published with former players Ransford Quarrie and Corey Reeder coming forth with the allegations against their former head coach. On Nov. 24, President Stephen Friedman in an e-mail to the university described the allegations against Rondeau as “[violating] University policy and the sacred trust that exists between University faculty, staff and students.” Players have been contacted, but have been advised to not speak to the media on the matter. Currently, former judge Robert Keating, now Pace’s president of strategic initiatives, is leading the investigation.

be a natural ﬁt for the skater, as she describes herself as someone who has always loved working with people. “I like the business world, but I don’t want to be behind a computer and a desktop all the time,” Borgella said. “With HR, I can train people, meet people, and interact with them on a daily basis. I also have the option of doing HR globally and travel. There are more opportunities in HR as opposed to accounting or ﬁnance.” While Borgella has worked hard to build her life, her parents have always been supportive, even if they didn’t always understand. With parents from outside the U.S., Borgella notes they were unfamiliar with the skating world and perhaps may still not

understand everything about it. However, her parents have been there every step of the way, even though Borgella makes her own decisions. “A lot of things I’ve done on my own, without permission or anyone’s consent,” Borgella said. “The Islanders Ice Girls, for instance, was something that I just went and auditioned for to see what would happen. I didn’t tell my parents until afterward. Once I got the job, I said to my mom ‘look what I did, I’m ofﬁcially an ice girl.’ She was really happy for me; my parents have been so supportive.” With big dreams and a supportive team behind her the sky seems to be the limit for this skater.

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