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Gas Leak Relocates Hundreds Of Students Rooms Still Lack Heat
EMILY WOLFRUM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF CARLOS VILLAMAYOR MANAGING EDITOR All displaced students have returned to their rooms following an evacuation of the Pleasantville residence halls last week. The evacuation was the result of a gas leak, which caused all heating to be turned off in North and Martin Halls and the townhouses, as well as Kessel Student Center and Goldstein Fitness Center, among other buildings. Townhouse residents were able to return by 4:30 p.m. Friday, while North Hall and Martin Hall reopened at 5:30 and 8:00 p.m. respectively. During the evacuation period, Pace hired two additional contractors, as per an e-mail alert midday Thursday. New boilers were said to ship from Virginia. Residents in the townhouses
have expressed a lack of heat upon returning to their buildings. Parents and relatives of students took to the Pace University Westchester Family Association (PUWFA) Facebook group. “My daughter lives in the townhouses and moved back in on Saturday to a very cold house,” wrote Nancy Bruns on Sunday evening. “She made multiple attempts to get in touch with her RD...This morning, it was no better, so I [called] security...Nothing has changed.” Any students experiencing a lack of heat in their rooms are encouraged to contact Director of Residence Life Alerie Tirsch at atirsch@pace.edu. Pleasantville residents were notified of the evacuation at 6:21 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 18 via e-mail, and were told they would have to leave their respective rooms by 10 p.m. Students with the ability to go home were encouraged to do
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so, while others were able to stay with Briarcliff residents or on a cot in Willcox Gym. Classes were to continue Thursday as most academic buildings were unaffected. North Hall resident and Brooklyn native Alexa Lauro said that she received the e-mail notification while in her night class. With a 9:00 a.m. class the following morning, Lauro opted to stay in a hotel with friends from California. “It was very stressful because I was in class [when they sent out the alert],” Lauro said. “My professor didn’t know anything about what was going on, so when I told him I had to leave, he said no. I told him we were being evacuated and I had to go pack, so I just left.” According to Lauro, many other students stayed in hotels during the evacuation. “Who wants to sleep on a cot in Willcox?” she said.
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She added that there has been talk among students and parents regarding compensation for hotel accommodations. So far, Pace has not responded to these requests. Lauro remained at the hotel for one night before going home for the weekend. Many other students also went home, unaware of when the residence halls would be reopened. “[Residential staff] told us to pay attention to our e-mails, and didn’t give us anything else to go by in terms of when we could go back,” Martin Hall resident and Connecticut native Holly Berlandy said. “It was handled very poorly.” Berlandy received the notification while on a train headed back from her internship in New York City. She stayed with friends Wednesday and Thursday before returning home Friday. Residential Life staff had Pleasantville students check out
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of their buildings and notify an RA of where they would be spending the night. Just 10 students stayed in Willcox Wednesday evening, prompting residential life to place students in Briarcliff for the following evening. Pleasantville residents were permitted to return to their rooms between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. on Thursday to retrieve any other items. However, students offered that common hour would have been a more convenient window. “They gave us a really limited window to go back to our dorm to retrieve more stuff,” North Hall resident Amelia Gilmer said. “I had class during the two hour window they provided, so I was pretty lucky I was able to get more clothes.” CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 “GAS LEAK”
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Pace University Marketing Association (PUMA) hosted a sports media conference this past week in Butcher Suite.
One writer explores her own religion after the murders of three Muslim-American students in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
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MEN’S LACROSSE STARTS SEASON SPORTS, Page 12
Pace’s Men’s Lacrosse team has officially begun their season, losing to Mercy College 13-12 in the first game.
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Wednesday, February 18 Before noon Traffic from Choate and Goldstein Fitness Center is redirected away from Martin Hall, making former Shirley Beth’s Way available for driving.
Colleges Against Cancer kicked off their Relay for Life event on Wed., February 25 in Gottesman Room.
PROF. KEVIN CZERWINSKI KCZERWINSKI@PACE.EDU
Robert “Bo” Jones spoke at the Kick-Off. Jones was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a type of brain cancer, in 2005. He is currently in remission. This year, Relay for Life will
ning Committee is welcomed and encouraged. The Center for Community Action and Research (CCAR) has several events planned. On Wed., Feb. 25, there will be a common hour conversation on feminism at the Center for Unity and Equality in Kessel. A service trip to Bristol Senior Residence community will take place on March 7. For more upcoming events, students can visit the CCAR page on Pace’s website. Coordinator for Leadership Initiatives in SDCA Jeff Domagala presented on Women’s Em-
powerment Week Feb. 22 through 27. The Women’s Leadership Conference will take place on Feb. 27 from 2 to 6 p.m. in Gottesman. Registration can be made through Eventbrite and costs $5. There will be a Pleasantville Leadership Conference on Sat., Nov. 14. Domagala is seeking a five-person planning board to assist with the event. Applications are due March 2. For students interested in running for a student government position or to be a school representative, applications are due Feb. 27.
SGA Meeting Updates: Feb. 20 KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR EMILY WOLFRUM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
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Student Government Association (SGA) met in the Kessel Multipurpose Room on Fri., Feb. 20. Niki Fjeldal presented for Student Development and Campus Activities (SDCA) on fall’s homecoming activities. Homecoming is scheduled for Oct. 15 to 18. Student input and participation in the Homecoming Plan-
Wednesday, February 18 8:55 p.m. Bill McGrath e-mails the entire Pace community, notifying them of the buildings that have been impacted. All events scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday in Kessel will be rescheduled.
Wednesday, February 18 6:21 p.m. Alerie Tirsch e-mails Westchester students. As a result of a gas leak in front of Martin Hall, heat has will be turned off in Kessel Student Center, Goldstein Gym, and all residence halls, among other buildings. All Pleasantville residents must relocate by 10 p.m. “We recommend that students with the option to go home do so,” Tirsch says. Students without this option can stay with Briarcliff residents (the guest policy is temporarily lifted) or on a cot in Willcox Gym. Additional flex dollars will be available to students, however, Thursday classes are still scheduled to take place.
Thursday, February 19 1:26 a.m. Rachel Carpenter e-mails staff that Kessel heat has been restored and that both the student center and Goldstein Fitness Center are open.
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Resident Director Tiffany Bermudez e-mails Martin Hall residents. If the problem persists, Pleasantville residents will be permitted to retrieve any belongings between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. on Thursday.
“Flex dollars on all meal plans were made available and can be used at all merchants that accept flex dollars. Merchants are also accepting dining dollars instead of Flex dollars through 9 p.m. Feb. 20” (as per Tirsch’s 5:39 p.m. email).
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A Construction Update: The Week of Feb. 23 Alumni Hall The delivery of modular units for Alumni Hall is almost complete. 138 units have been assembled to date. There are 32 units that remain to be delivered and assembled. The brick and stone work for the exterior of Alumni Hall has begun on the west wing and will continue through end of March 2015. The north and east wing will follow. Site Work Dependent upon the weather, excavation will begin this week for telecommunication cabling. This work will begin between the
“GAS LEAK” CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 Upon returning to their room, one student, who chose to remain anonymous, was notified by residential staff that safety checks had been conducted. They were then told that they were being written up for alcohol, which was found in the room during the searches. According to Pace’s Student Handbook, “Punitive action will only take place in especially egregious violations of health and safety regulations, or when students fail to resolve the violation.”
Thursday, February 19 10:37 a.m. The Office of Administration directs further information to the Pace Alerts website.
new Farmhouse and Paton House and continue its way across the Administration roadway and then lead up towards the Townhouses. This will require a partial road closure but the contractors will maintain one active lane of traffic in this area at all times during this process. Flag persons will be positioned as needed to ensure safe passage at all times.
House. We have begun working on the foundation, 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 April.
Athletics Work on the athletics fields is weather dependent. The contractors are awaiting good weather to continue work in this area. We have received the permit for the foundation for the Field
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
“They confiscated beer from my room, which I’m allowed to have because both my roommate and I are 21, and have not given it back,” the resident said. “They went into our room to look for candles, which we have never had before, so they had no probable cause to enter my room.” Residential Life staff is not required to notify students in advance regarding room searches, according to the Handbook. The document also suggests that students need not be present during searches. However, the Handbook does not have specific regarding room checks during special circumstances. Heat in Kessel and Goldstein
Gym was restored early Thursday morning, and food services were operational. Free coffee was offered to students as well as free pizza in Briarcliff courtesy of Chartwells. Programming in Kessel for Wednesday night through Friday was tentatively cancelled in Tirsch’s initial e-mail. With the restoration of heat, events were able to resume Thursday. Despite this, some organizations maintained rescheduling. Alpha Chi Epsilon’s (AXE) annual MS Benefit dinner, which was planned for Fri., Feb. 20, was moved to March 6 in order to maximize attendance. Consequently, the event space was also
Thursday, February 19 5:39 p.m. Alerie Tirsch e-mails students that all residential halls are expected to be reopened by Friday evening.
Photo from paceplvmasterplan.com moved from Gottesman to Butcher Suite. “[Pace] gave us the option to keep [the original date], which we didn’t do because no one was here,” AXE brother Rafael Puerari said. “They tried to make us pay fees [to reschedule catering], but we refused, so they just rescheduled it for another date with no extra charges.” Auxiliary Services notified students that additional flex dollars for off-campus dining would be available. “On Thursday morning, we re-programed the Flex readers at the merchants to accept dining funds, knowing that most students would have more dining
Friday, February 20 4:30 p.m. Townhouses are reopened.
funds than flex funds available for use,” Executive Director of Auxiliary Services Mary Lieto said. “Although the food service was fully operational on Thursday morning, we still allowed dining funds to be used as a courtesy for students who were inconvenienced by the evacuation.” Off-campus purchases were temporarily shown to be deducted from the dining dollar balance. However, students were distressed to find that their Flex Dollars had considerably decreased over the weekend as a result of off-campus spending. The exact process by which Auxiliary Services allocated money has yet to be determined.
Friday, February 20 8:00 p.m. Martin Hall reopened.
Thursday, February 19 12:15 p.m.
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Westchester Housing e-mails students that the problem is being actively worked on. Two contractors have been hired and new boilers are being shipped from Virginia. Food services have reopened and students can enjoy free coffee all day and free pizza at the Briarcliff cafeteria for dinner. Willcox Gym will not be used for Thursday evening, rather residential life will make accommodations for students.
Westchester Housing notifies students that the townhouses will be reopened at 4:30 p.m. Both Martin and North Hall are expected to open later in the day. Students should await updates before returning. All previously planned events for this weekend are running as scheduled.
Westchester Housing e-mails students that all residence halls will open tonight. North Hall will be heated and operational by 5:30 North and students can begin to return to their room. Martin Hall may begin to move in at 8 p.m.
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Sports Heavyweights Meet at PUMA Conference JAMES MIRANDA FEATURED WRITER Pace University Marketing Association (PUMA) hosted a sports media conference at Butcher Suite in Kessel Student Center on Sat., Feb. 21. Speakers from ESPN, the New York Mets, and Swag Media Factory were present and gave their opinions on topics such as the state of sports marketing, its future, and what it takes for college students to break in. “We’ve all been in your shoes,” Mets Senior Director of Marketing Mark Fine said. “It’s important to network as much as possible. It’s tough.” Along with Fine, who has been working with the Mets for three years now, the panel included Jake Sheppard, an IT and marketing hand at Swag Media Factory, and Patrick Caulfield, Director of the Stats and Info Group at
ESPN. Each speaker had the chance to talk about the beginning of their profession and the rollercoaster ride that the sports business can be. One speaker mentioned that it never goes out as planned. Fine mentioned how one time with the Frederick Keys (Minor League Baseball affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles) all of the stadium’s grounds crew quit and he had to be a part of a back up crew to clean the stadium. “Very informative, very enjoyable, definitely learned a lot about the media industry from going to this event,” junior Zach Aldorisio said. “I think the event can apply to sports, but it also applies to several other areas.” Marketing majors were the target group and students found the event useful. However, it also helped students with other majors, like advertising or business. “It’s a great networking
event,” junior Nick Terras said. “It was great insight and I’m going to take what they said.” Terras is an information systems major working on applications for college students, but found the event useful for discovering insight on marketing. Analytics was another big topic during the panel, with discussions on the massive effect that it has had on the business. Marketing teams will try to manipulate statistics, like how long people have been on websites and even what days of the week fans will go to a game, in order to help market to consumers. Fine also talked a little about what it takes to make it in the baseball world, mentioning that sales is the area with the most opportunity to get your foot in the door. He notes that the hours are long and the pay is “dismal” but it provides employees with invaluable experience. “If you can sell, you can do anything,” Fine said. “For us at the Mets we look for someone with attitude and a passion for sales.” The future of marketing was another hot topic, with ESPN’s Caulfield noting that it seems to be heading into the mobile world. Caulfield talked about how this day and age mobile has allowed us to have any information, anytime, anywhere. The future has formed itself around the consumers and giving the consumer what they want when they want it. The advancements are going quicker and quicker and they don’t seem to be stopping any time soon. Much was learned at the event which provided attendants with
some valuable advice as well as invaluable networking opportunities. “[PUMA] is mainly about fostering professional development with students, kind of giving them more than what they can get in the classroom,” said junior Lee Moskovitz, who serves as PUMA’s Director of Professional Development. “We want to take the learning experience beyond the classroom.” Dr. Pradeep Gopalakrishna, a.k.a. Dr. G, Pace’s Undergraduate Marketing Chair for the Lubin Business School, works with PUMA students, along with members of the Lubin Business
Association (LBA), to put together these conferences each year. Dr. Gopalakrishna is a huge advocate of networking and believes that events such as these are ones of great importance for students. “You have to come to these events,” Gopalakrishna said. “From engaging, networking, meeting, one has to take advantage of it all; students don’t take as much advantage as they should, I think.” PUMA holds these types of events twice a semester. The next one will be on Wed. Mar. 25 during common hour in Butcher Suite.
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This Week at the JACOB BURNS
FILM CENTER 405 Manville Road, Pleasantville
www.burnsfilmcenter.org
As the Cookie Crumbles... A bite-sized taste of the Netflix menu
Horns starring Radcliffe MAYRA MARADIAGA FEATURED WRITER
Still Alice
Timbuktu
Based on Lisa Genova’s 2007 best selling novel, Still Alice follows its titular protagonist (Julianne Moore) as she struggles with her diagnosis of early onset Alzheimer’s. As her mind starts to go, the strength of Alice’s family is tested when it becomes their job to care for a parent that will soon forget them too. This film also stars Alec Baldwin, Kristen Steward, and Kate Bosworth, in the roles of Alice’s husband and two daughters, respectively.
Inspired by the brief occupation of Timbuktu, Mali, by the Islamic Militant group Ansar Dine, this film explores the unfair and often absurd rules under which citizens of this city were forced to live. Many instances are given throughout this film to show such harsh laws, none as apparent as the case of the fisherman and the farmer who must live with the consequences after a misunderstanding leads to the destruction of both their lives.
Academy Award Nominee for Best Actress in a Leading role (Julianne Moore)
Academy Award Nominee for Best Foreign Language Film Abderrahmane Sissako. 2014. 97 m. PG-13, France, Various languages with subtitles. Cohen Media Group.
Richard Glatzer/Wash Westmoreland. 2014. 101 m. PG-13. France/USA. Sony Pictures Classics.
Awake: The Life of Yogananda (Feb. 24): This feature documentary explores the unconventional life of Hindu Swami Paramahansa Yogananda, who popularized the practices of yoga and meditation in the West during the 1920s. This fascinating portrait examines Yogananda’s teachings, which inspired millions of people and covered various facets of yoga, spanning ancient times. Lisa Leeman/Paola di Florio. 2014. 87 m. PG. 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.
Interested in taking courses at Jacob Burns? Summer registration is now open. Courses are available for grades Pre-K-12, College, and Adults. Course topics include animation, Digital Storytelling, Crafting a Documentary, and many more! To register, or for more information, visit www.education.burnsfilmcenter.com.
Horns (2013), a dark fantasy crime drama based on author Joe Hill’s equally intriguing eponymous novel, stars Daniel Radcliffe as Ig Perrish, a man who has been wrongfully accused of murdering his girlfriend and who subsequently must bear the awkward and very public reminder of his supposed shame. Unfortunately for Perrish, a heavy drinker whose borderline alcoholism robbed him of his memory of that fateful night, all evidence points at the fact that he did in fact kill his girlfriend Merrin (Juno Temple). Living in a town full of people who believe him to be guilty and followed constantly by accusing journalists, Perrish finds himself isolated and with very little support. Even Ig’s family, who try their best to keep positive and support him through his troubles, hide their own suspicions of his involvement on that night a year prior. Adding a supernatural sense to the film, Perrish physically begins to become what the townspeople continuously call him: The Devil. The morning after another drunken night, our protagonist wakes up with horns protruding from his head, later realizing that when people look upon his new deformity, they are compelled to confess their sins and ask permission for their hedonistic desires. Throughout the rest of the film, Perrish decides to use his new power find his girlfriend’s true
killer. After nearly a decade of seeing Radcliffe in his role as the boy wizard Harry Potter, audiences may be a bit confused or uncomfortable at seeing him in this very grown up portrayal as Ig Parrish. The lack of his native English accent aside, Radcliffe’s performance, as well as the entire tone of this film is weird to say the least. Trading in a scar on his forehead for horns in this film, Radcliffe embodies evil in a way that his fans are not accustomed to. Taking a biblical approach, the filmmaking team responsible for Horns, lead by horror veteran Alexandre Aja (The Hills Have Eyes), made sure not to take things too far into the realm of the offensive. Of course, this movie adaptation is not for everyone. To say it is different to other horror films that are being released nowadays is an understatement. Despite a unique plot, and interesting camera work and special effects that make it visually impressive, the story itself begins to fizzle out towards the end. Unfortunately, it isn’t too hard to decipher where this plot is going toward the end of this film. If you like films with hidden symbolism scattered throughout, then this is the kind of movie for you. If you like what is weird and appreciate originality, then Horns should be on your queued list as soon as possible. Horns is available for streaming on Netflix.
HEALTH Have a Healthy Perspective on Your Sex Life KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR Sex does not need have the negative connotations surrounding slut shaming or rape culture. It is a natural activity that can benefit human health. According to Kara Myer Robinson of WebMD, sex has natural health benefits. It can boost the immune system; improve energy levels, and lower blood pressure. In addition, sex counts as a form of exercise, burning as much as five calories per minute. Sex can
also improve sleep. After sex, “the hormone prolactin is released, which is responsible for feelings of relaxation and sleepiness,” psychiatrist Sheenie Ambardar said in Robinson’s article. Sex can be confusing and difficult to a relationship. Influences like the media, family, and religion can create many preconceived beliefs for individuals, regarding whether or not they should embrace their sexuality and what is appropriate or inappropriate. With all these influences in mind, it can be difficult
for someone to be aware of what he or she considers important for their own needs and safety as well. Still, this element of selfawareness and self-knowledge is crucial. If one is sexually active, it is best to be open about his or her own wants and needs. It is equally helpful if one is genuinely open and curious as to their partner’s wants and needs. If this is the case, there will likely be less misunderstandings and/or hurt feelings in the long term. If rejected by a partner, it is okay
to feel bummed. There is no need to bottle it up or act out aggressively. At the same time, if one rejects a partner, being honest about when you do or don’t want it, and why, can help open the lines of communication as well as sponsor trust and understanding between individuals. Technology can prove distracting to any relationship, so it may be wise to also detach from the cell phone and television once in a while to gain some meaningful quality time with a significant other.
Remember also that relationships are not all about sex. Spending quality time together by going out to dinner, watching a movie, hanging out with friends, etc. is healthy and supports a healthy relationship in addition to a healthy sex life. While sex can be fun, it should also be consensual and safe. With any questions or concerns, students can always visit Health Services or speak to a primary care physician.
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Everyday Foods That Help Kay’s Crazy Boost Your Immune System KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR
Many students on campus swear by EmergenC or NyQuil to help battle symptoms of cold and flu, yet there are several everyday foods that can help boost the immune system and prevent illness before it even takes hold. “Green tea ups your immune system and boosts your metabolism too, for weight loss,” junior liberal studies major Richard Dansky said.
Dansky is correct. Research shows that tea, green tea especially, can help prevent and cure symptoms of illness. It can act as mucus thinner and can help keep the body properly hydrated. Hydration is extremely important in terms of keeping the immune system strong. In addition to rest and hydration, vitamin C and antioxidants play a key role in maintaining a stable immune system. Foods high in vitamin C include citrus fruits, papaya, butternut squash, tomatoes, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, and red bell peppers. The Huffington Post published in 2014 that “studies have found that this antioxidant can reduce cold symptoms by 23 percent.”
Echinacea and honey can also prove beneficial, as both are reliable sources of antioxidants. Honey also contains antimicrobial material to help fight viruses, bacteria, and fungi. In addition to antioxidants and antimicrobial characteristics, oats and barley simultaneously provide the body with a source of fiber. Studies show mushrooms can be particularly helpful in boosting immune function. The Huffington Post published that mushrooms “increase the production of cytokines, which are cells that help fight off infection. They also contain polysaccharides, which are compounds that support the immune system.” Aloe vera, ginseng, and ginger prove useful in maintaining health. Ginger often acts as a natural pain and fever reducer. Aloe vera is used for a myriad of ailments including, but not limited to, inflammation, provision of minerals, regulation of energy, healthy digestion, and, once again, immune function.
WebMD Health News recently reported that “two trials have shown that in healthy volunteers who take ginseng, certain immune cells are more numerous or more active than in people who take a placebo, or sugar pill.” Yogurt helps maintain health through probiotics, which are live bacteria and yeasts that improve digestive function. The live bacteria work with the body to keep the digestive system free of disease and other potentially harmful afflictions.
Eating healthy is enough of a concern for college students without all these extra recommendations. Many may wonder how they could incorporate some of these foods into their diet. For starters, perhaps ask for some extra ginger in the sushi line at Kessel Student Center. Pick up a yogurt with your breakfast or as a snack. Add mushrooms, tomatoes, and/or peppers to your omelette at the grill. Trade that coffee for tea with honey. The choice is up to the individual. Be sure not to forget that these foods are a natural way to keep the immune system healthy, not a means of curing a cold or flu. Students and faculty should visit Health Services or their primary care physician if they are feeling unwell. Photos from eternallifestyle.com, wikiherbia.com, med-health.net, and bcog.com.
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“Crazy: adjective. mentally deranged, esp. as manifested in a wild or aggressive way” (dictionary.com). Words have a surprising amount of power, especially when they’re used to label someone. You may be surprised to learn that the word “crazy” actually has no psychological bearing; in fact, one of the first things you’d learn in a psychology class is to never use the word “crazy.” “Crazy” tends to be an allencompassing word that is often used to dismiss something - or someone. It can be a very biting, hurtful word for someone who’s suffering from mental health problems; it can (and often does) suggest that whatever problems you have aren’t important or real. Unfortunately, words like crazy or insane are immediately negatively associated with mental illness, creating stereotypes like the violent bipolar woman (Fatal Attraction) or the paranoid schizophrenic spouting conspiracy theories (American Beauty). These stereotypes are far from realistic. In fact, people with mental illness are two and a half times more likely than the general population to be the victim of violence, rather than the perpetrator, according to the Washington, DC, Institute of Medicine in 2006. On the other hand, there are people with mental illness who would rather own the word crazy. It can be seen as easier to take the word and wear it proudly, so it can’t be used against you. This varies from person to person, so always be careful how you use
it; you never know who it might hurt. Because of this, it can be very hard to talk to family and friends about mental illness. One of the best ways to approach the conversation is to be prepared. If you think you’ve got something, do your research. Be informed. The more informed you are, the easier it will be to communicate what’s on your mind. Google is your friend. Further, there will be questions or knee jerk reactions. Remember that they most likely aren’t well informed on this topic, or perhaps believe in harmful stereotypes. Remember that this person, be it mother, father, sibling, or friend, doesn’t mean to offend you (but that doesn’t mean you can’t call them out for it). On the flip side, you may know someone who has a mental illness who you believe needs help, and that conversation could be just as hard. Because of the stigmas discussed earlier, people aren’t always receptive to the idea that they may show sigs of a mental illness, that they may be crazy. Make sure to show compassion during this conversation; stay calm and be sure to really listen to what they have to say. A little empathy can go a long way, especially if this person feels like they’re alone. As always, if you are having trouble coping with a mental illness, or you have a friend who you think could use some extra help, the Counseling Center is located by the OSA building, with walk in hours every day from 1 pm to 2.30 pm.
Women’s Leadership Conference!
Calling all Students!
Friday, February 27, 2015 2:00-6:00 PM Gottesman Room
Pace’s NEW Fall Leadership Conference needs conference chairs and volunteers.
“Educating, Empowering, and Inspiring.” Four student speakers will share what they fight for, followed by inspiring sessions about empowering yourself, and learning how to become a student leader. Finally, the Eileen Fisher Leadership Institute will close. There is a $5 registration fee. For more information, visit pace.edu/leadership.
This will be a student-run, premier leadership conference in multidisciplinary aspects of campus. The following positions are available: Logistics & Assessment Chair, Event & Hospitality Chair, Marketing, Promotion, & Social Media Chair, Program & Presenters Chair, Volunteer Chair To apply, or for more information, visit www.orgsync. com/9233/forms/132297 or email Jeff Domagala at jdomagala@pace.edu by March 2, 2015.
OPINION
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Out of Heat and On the Streets: Evacuation Woes CRISTINA CUDUCO ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Boy, was the tail end of last week a mess. In case you’re reading this and don’t immediately know what I’m referring to in the title, I’ll give you a recap: last Wednesday, somewhere near 700 students were kicked out of their residence halls – Martin, North, and the Townhouses – on the Pleasantville campus because of a major gas leak. After the leak was discovered—I’d say as early as Tuesday because of the Con Edison
trucks parked outside of Martin Hall and Choate House— an emergency notification was sent out at to all residents living on Pleasantville at approximately 6:19 p.m. on Wednesday evening. We were told to leave our dorms, which would be locked up by 10 p.m., and that we were welcome to stay on Briarcliff with any friends who would take us in, or in the very isolated and lonely Wilcox gym, where cots would be set up for the next few days. The option of going home and commuting to class, however, was the most fervently suggested. Doesn’t sound bad so far,
Left: The construction that repaired the gas leak. Right (top and bottom): Tweets from @PacePains, a twitter account that pokes fun at problems around campus.
right? Only it went downhill pretty fast after that. Now comes the point in which I state my grievances and how things could have been handled much better. It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that this is clearly the semester that wasn’t meant to be. While the higher ups of our school are surely scratching their heads (or pulling out their hair) over all of our cancellations thus far, it should’ve been a no-brainer to give undergrads Thursday off from class. While many of us went to Briarcliff to stay with kind and hospitable buddies, the rest of us had to either go home, however far home may be, or sleep in Wilcox gym. For those who chose the former option, going to class on Thursday obviously would have presented itself with some difficulties. How far is home? How will you get back to school if you have no readily available means of transportation? The obvious answer to this would have been to rough it in the Wilcox gym
and take care of your personal hygiene matters in the athletic showers. But simply put, that is gross, and uncomfortable. The next problem involved the matter of food. While it was very nice to have been invited to a pizza party hosted by Chartwells on Briarcliff, as well as food deliveries to Miller Kiosk, the issue of the Flex Dollars debacle is still on hand. In the initial email sent out to Pleasantville residents on Wednesday evening, we were told that additional Flex would be added to our accounts, followed by a list of eateries that took this form of currency. Rumors quickly circulated as to how much and where this money was coming from, however, all of us who utilized our cards in town to buy food quickly realized that Pace took our entire meal plan and transferred it over to our Flex accounts – without telling us. The intentions were good surely, but full disclosure was not provided to the students. By Saturday morn-
ing most of our flex accounts had been emptied, as all of our money, including unused Flex for some of us, was transferred into our meal plan accounts. Which brings me to my last and most important point: disclosure. Simply put, we were not told in time, and we were not told enough. Many emails were sent, with loads of information, which was appreciated, nevertheless, problems still arise. 6:19 p.m. was not early enough to let us know that we had to be out in 3 hours. What of the students in class in the city? What of those who had to make arrangements to go home? If Con Edison was on campus days before, why were we not told earlier on Wednesday of our possible evacuation? Why did more professors find out of our temporary displacement from students rather than from the school itself? Things could have been done better, simple. The effort and the thought were appreciated, but the execution was rocky.
OPINION
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Islamaphobia Can Kill: The Chapel Hill Shooting NIHAL AL QAWASMI FEATURED WRITER This past week has been an emotional rollercoaster for myself and for fellow Muslims across the nation and even globe. On Tuesday, February 10th, three promising Muslim-American students were murdered in their own home – execution style. The victims were Deah Barakat, 23 years old, his wife Yusor M. Abu-Salha, 21 years old, and her sister, Razan M. Abu-Salha, 19 years old. The murderer behind this heinous hate crime was 46-year old Craig Hicks, a proud Atheist who was indicted this past Monday for a triple homicide and for discharging a firearm into an occupied dwelling. Hicks was blatantly open about his hatred for all religions - most notably on his Facebook profile. Just days before he committed the crime, Hicks shared his explicit views with anti-theist photos and on January 20th, he posted a photo with the caption: “my loaded 38 revolver, its holster, and 5 extra rounds in a speed loader.” Upon his arrest, police also found at least a dozen more firearms in his apartment. Deah Barakat and Yusor AbuSalha, who got married only six weeks ago, lived together in a complex about two-miles from the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Yusor’s younger sister Razan was merely visiting her sister and brother-in-law the night of their murder. The admirably strong families of these 3 innocent students, launched a Facebook paged called “Our Three Winners” – sharing their stories, stating “Deah, Yusor and Razan have set an example in life and in death.” Deah Barakat was a second year student at the UNC School of Dentistry. He was known in his community for closely working with the homeless and providing them with free dental supplies and food. He also aided in fundraising thousands of dollars to provide dental care to the vic-
tims of the Syrian crisis. Deah was planning to travel abroad to Turkey with 10 other dentists this summer under Project: Refugee Smiles. The fundraising goal was $20,000 - before his death, it had reach $16,000, and immediately after the Chapel Hill shooting broke the Internet, the number skyrocketed and it is now over $460,000, with all proceeds going towards providing dental aid to refugees. Yusor Abu-Salha graduated last year from North Carolina State University with a degree in Human Biology. She recently traveled to Turkey to provide dental aid to Syrian refugees. Yusor got engaged to Barakat in 2013 and they both got married in December 2014. Yusor was also accepted into the UNC School of Dentistry, where she would have started in the fall alongside Deah. Razan Abu-Salha graduated from Athens Drive High School in 2013 and was a student at North Carolina State University; where she was in a very competitive program studying Architecture and Environmental Design. She worked with many charities such as Global Deaf Muslim, which campaigned for equal access to Islam for the hard hearing and deaf. In numerous interviews with the families of the slain victims, it was shared that Hicks had made them feel uncomfortable on multiple occasions. Yusor and Razan’s brother Yousef recalls Yusor telling him about the multiple times Hicks showed up on their door, complaining and brandishing his gun. The father of the two girls, Dr. Mohammad Abu-Salha, told WRAL-TV that he recalled his daughter Yusor telling him only a week before the incident; “Daddy, we feel he hates us for who we are and how we look.” Authorities were quick to call this a “dispute over parking” – but I find this completely insensitive and insulting to the families of the three exceptionally outstanding citizens. Mainstream media jumped to humanize Hicks
Photo from abc11.com Top: A family photo of Deah Barakat, Yusor M. Abu-Salha, and Razan M. Abu-Salha. Bottom: Thousands gathered at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill campus to pay respects to the three students. in whichever way they deemed possible from talking about his “love for dogs” or by simplifying his entire crime and calling him a “troublemaker.” Hicks terrorized the 3 young Muslims, he terrorized their families and lives, therefore, not only was this a malicious hate crime, but an act of domestic terrorism. After continued outrage, the FBI launched a preliminary investigation to find out if Hicks really did have another motive besides you know, an “obsession with parking.” Had the roles been reversed and it was an observant Muslim who had shot 3 young white college students, everyone would be attributing this to Islam and solely speaking about his religion. I do not say this with the intention of blaming Atheism, because as a Muslim who is constantly scapegoated, I know that the actions of one person do not count for the whole religion. I know that you don’t have to apologize for crimes you had nothing to do with. However, it just goes to show how deeply rooted Islamophobia is within our culture. Heck, the number one movie in America glorifies the killing of Muslims, and it goes by the name
American Sniper. If the roles were in fact reversed, the story would have made mainstream and international news the second it was leaked. But for Chapel Hill, Twitter broke the news instead. The incident caused so much outrage and condemnation from Muslims and non-Muslims alike that eventually mainstream outlets felt obliged to air the story and dig deeper. It has been a difficult week for Muslim communities everywhere. The day before the Chapel Hill shooting, Mustafa Mattan, a Somali-Canadian was also shot dead in his own home. In December, 15-year-old Abdisamad Sheikh-Hussein was in a deliberate hit and run for being Muslim, but his story is only now circulating. An Islamic Center in Houston was purposely set ablaze last week. An Islamic School in Rhode Island was vandalized and spray-painted with “now this is a hate crime” as well as derogatory phrases such as “rag head.” These stories are inter-connected because they were all purposelycommitted crimes targeting the same group of people. Islamophobia can affect lives. Islamo-
phobia can kill. In the seven years of wearing my headscarf, I have never felt uneasy about it. But in the past two-weeks, I’ve felt super conscious of this cloth on my head. I now feel suspicious of the heavy eyes lingering over me as I walk around campus. I’ve never felt this way before. All I know is Hick’s wife said the students were merely “in the wrong place at the wrong time” but they were in the safety of their own home – so what does that mean for the rest of us? Why do we have to swallow our fears and risk our lives everyday? When will enough be enough? Deah, Yusor, and Razan were not bystanders or “in the wrong place.” They were deliberately killed with a bullet in each head and had their lives ripped away from them by ignorance. Remember them; remember the bright individuals they were, their stories, and the incredible things they accomplished in their short-lived lives. Let’s turn grief into action and work together to make sure not another soul is taken away because of the person they are or the faith they hold. May all victims of hate rest in eternal peace.
Photo from Our Three Winners Facebook page
OPINION
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Should Universities Pay Their Student Athletes? GEORGE DE FEIS FEATURED WRITER Colleges make a lot of money off of athletics. Like a tremendous amount of money, and the way the system is currently set up allows for them to do so without correctly compensating their workers. Maybe you are one of the people who consider free college tuition enough compensation. However, I am not. Now, I am not talking about athletes at Pace University, or those of the like. Frankly, we don’t have a product that is of high enough quality to be considered in this argument. The scholarships handed out to our students are sufficient for our level of production. No knock against our athletes, they are just not playing for a profitable enough school. If Pace was making millions of dollars off of our football and basketball teams, I would say that they deserve to be paid as well. The truth of the matter is, Pace doesn’t make millions off of our sports teams, and thus our athletes should have no issue.
The athletes that deserve pay are the ones that play for the programs that do make millions. From those big Division l schools, like Duke, USC, or any one of the numerous programs that are all around the country. Can you imagine how much money the University of Florida made off of Tim Tebow while he was attending their institution? Or how much the University of Kentucky made off of Anthony Davis? NCAA rules state that it is illegal to pay student athletes. But why? What is the basis of this rule? So that institutions can pocket the profit that is only made possible because of the hard work done by the young men playing for them? Maybe. Or could it be that they actually think that the scholarships are sufficient enough? I hope that it is because they are just trying to squeeze every penny out of their cash cow, I mean athletes, and not because they are stupid enough to believe that a forty or fifty thousand dollar scholarship is enough of a tradeoff to justify the lack of further compensation. Corruption can be amended,
Photo from espn.go.com Tim Tebow playing for the University of Florida. In the 2011-12 sesaon, the university made over $120.3 million from athletics, $74.6 million of that being from football. but stupidity is harder to cure. What makes this possible, are the rules regarding eligibility for pro athletics. In college, the two major money makers basketball and football, benefit from the rules passed down by the NFL and the NBA. For the NFL, you must be at least three years removed from high school to be considered, while the NBA institutes a one and done rule where athletes need only be one
year removed from high school to be drafted. Essentially, talented high school athletes must attend college and play for their school of choice, or risk their draft stock falling. Unfortunately, there are risks associated with playing in college, or playing anywhere for that matter. The risk of injury is there for anyone who competes, and with injury, many times,
scholarships can be rescinded. So really, the athlete is risking everything, while the institution only risks a scholarship that can be taken away at the first sign of any trouble. If the athlete risks the most, then why should they receive the least? It doesn’t add up, and I am tired of hearing that a scholarship for a kid that probably will never finish school is enough.
Wake Up Call: Are We Too Attached To Technology? GEORGE DE FEIS FEATURED WRITER Where would we be without smartphones? Laptops? Or tablets? It’s an interesting question that is very pertinent in today’s world. But just ten years ago,
the same questions would be met with confusion rather than answers. The technological advances that society has witnessed in recent years are astonishing. Who would have thought twenty or even fifteen years ago
that we would be able to talk to our phones and have them decipher what we say, and respond back? And who would have believed that we would have the ability to instantaneously stream videos, or video chat with people all over the world? What about
Photo from statistica.com According to a study by statistica, Americans spend an average of 11 hours a day on electronics.
social networks like, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram? Would they believe you if you told them that phones would be primarily touch screen and buttons would be rare, at best? Would they know what a touchscreen is? How about gaming? Yes, there were video games twenty years ago, but they weren’t even cut from the same cloth as modern video games, where you can easily mistake NBA 2K15 for an actual game of basketball. Now, would they want this technology, if they knew just how addicting these amazing gadgets would be? As I type this up on my laptop, it is easy to see just how intertwined we have become with these rather amazing devices. I myself just finished up an hour long meeting with my PlayStation 4, and I know now that I am done with that, I will have my IPhone securely fastened to my hand, and glued to my eyes for, what will amount to, at least a couple hours throughout the rest of the day. But, I am not the only one that faces this addiction to technology. Every day, I see my friends, my classmates, and perfect strangers
glued to their phones, their laptops, or their tablets. You may not see it yourself, but look around; we are in a constant state of technological control. The time that we currently spend with technology had to have come from somewhere. So, what did we used to do with the time that we now use to binge watch Netflix, or mindlessly scroll through Facebook? We went out, had actual conversations, played sports, and generally had a much more fulfilling social life. Not to say that our smartphones, or social networks can’t be used to aid us in our efforts to be more social. But most of us abuse what we have and let it control the way we spend our days. To be clear, this is not an attack on technology, this is a wakeup call to those of you, like me who can at times be consumed by it. Everything that has been created was created to benefit us as a whole; I understand that, and I can honestly say that, for the most part, they have done that. It is our job to not allow ourselves to be controlled by it.
BULLETIN BOARD Graduation Station Student Singer and Speaker Needed If you are a graduating student, and would like to speak or 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. 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 tassles are yours to keep. To order your cap and gown, visit http://colleges.hreffjones.com/college/pace/. Be sure to select “Pace University Westchester Campus Student.”
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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. Armory Show Week Spotteart.com, an online platform, is looking for reliable candidates available to help with their promotional campaign. This project is paid, and will be going from March 5 to March 8. It will be held in New York City. The position will run for four hours each day. For more information, email info@spotteart.com.
Degree Verification Be sure to fill out a degree verification Important Programming Information form online at www.pace.edu/paperless. This will verify how you would All space requests for Paw Programs should have been like your name printed on your disubmitted by Wednesday, February 25. ploma, your mailing address, program information, etc. All space requests for Star Programs must be submitted by Wednesday, March 11.
Class Rings Representatives from Hreff Jones will The Greek calendar meeting is on Wednesday, March 11 in be available for ring sales in February the Multipurpose Room. and March. The representatives will be in Kessel Well on Tuesday, March 24 All Paw Programs are due by Monday, March 2 at 5:00 PM. from 11 AM-3 PM.
All Star Programs are due by Monday, March 23 at 5:00 PM.
For more information and direct links, Fall 2015 elections must be done by Friday, March 27. visit www.pace.edu/commencement.
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Despite Setters’ Fall, Future Remains Bright NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR Sat., Feb. 21 proved to be a busy day for the women’s and men’s basketball teams as the Setters held their annual Senior Day and P4K event, hosting Adelphi University. Money was raised with the selling of Pace P4K shirts in order to support the fight against breast cancer, and senior members of both teams, along with the dance team, were honored on the court in between the games. The Setters fell to Adelphi University, however, with the women’s team claiming an OT victory with a score of 82-74, while the men’s team lost by a score of 89-68. Despite the loss, it was a still an important day for the Setters. For senior guard Margo Hackett it is a very special event that the team enjoys participating in. “So many people are affected by breast cancer, so to be able to support such a cause is really a great feeling,” said Hackett, an education major. “Everybody always looks forward to this day. We wear our pink merchandise throughout the game and it’s just a great way to help get the word out.”
Hackett was also honored during the senior day festivities that came in a rather timely matter, seeing as Hackett had just scored her 1,000-career point on Wed., Feb. 18 when the Setters played Southern Connecticut. She acknowledges that it is a huge accomplishment, but refuses to take all the credit, noting that she could not have done it without her teammates throughout her four years at Pace. “Freshman year was a good year for us, which was a great way to start my career here,” said Hackett, who netted a career high 29 points on Saturday. “Then my second year, I got to play with Britney Shields, which was awesome. Last year we didn’t have any seniors so we were somewhat in a building phase, and this year we’ve gotten better but we haven’t been as good as we’d like. “This game Saturday is a huge opportunity to end the season on the right note, especially as we face the twelfth D2 team in the nation in Adelphi.” Although the Setters fell short, Hackett believes there are many things to look forward to for the next season, where Hackett will serve as a graduate assistant coach.
Hackett sees great potential in particular with the new additions to the team this season. Freshman Gabriella Rubin has proved to be a valuable asset on this team this season, with Hackett noting that Rubin has brought “tremendous energy” and tons of points on the court. Geena Rosalbo brings excitement and has Hackett excited to see what she’ll do next. Then there are Jordan Cunningham and Ava Heart, two players who Hackett says brought it “everyday, pushing everyone to do their best.” “Their energy could not be matched,” Hackett said. Transfer Jaclyn Oskam proved to be a tough match-up for opponents, according to Hackett, as she could “step out and shoot when she was being guarded.” Finally, Christina Rubin is one player Hackett says really stepped up when needed, although she did suffer a setback with an injury. With four more recruits expected to join the team, Hackett has high hopes for the team and expresses sentiments of excitement when thinking about what the 2015-2016 season will bring.
Hall of Famer Passes Away
Photo from Pace Athletics Margo Hackett is honored with her 1,000-career point basketball at the Senior Day and P4K event.
This Week in Athletics Men’s Lacrosse vs. Post University February 25, 3:00 PM, Purchase, NY Men’s Baseball vs. Bentley University February 27, 2:30 PM, Harrison, NY Men’s Baseball vs. Bentley University February 28, 12:00 PM, Harrison, NY Men’s Lacrosse vs. Dowling College February 28, 4:00 PM, Oakdale, NY Men’s Baseball vs. Bentley University March 1, 12:00 PM, Harrison, NY
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STEPH JACOVINO LAYOUT EDITOR Former Pace Football coach and Hall of Fame member, George Maier, passed away at the age of 88. Maier became the head football coach in 1973, and held the position for sixteen seasons. Under his leadership, the team set 45 individual re-
cords, as well as 25 single season records. Maier is the alltime winningest coach, with a 52-48-2 varsity record, for a .520 winning percentage. In 1973, Maier’s team won the Met Bowl Championship. Five years later, Maier coached his team to the Metropolitan 8 Championship, and in 1979, he was recognized as the ECAC Coach of the Year.
Maier also holds the coaching record for the most consecutive games won, with seven straight games. Maier was inducted into the Pace Athletics Hall of Fame in 2006. A ceremony will be held on the day of the first home football game at Rye High School in Rye, New York. More details will be announced soon.
Men’s Baseball vs. Saint Thomas Aquinas College March 3, 3:00 PM, Harrison, NY Men’s Baseball vs. Dowling College March 4, 3:00 PM, Oakdale, NY Men’s Lacrosse vs. Dominican College March 4, 4:00 PM, Torne Valley, NY
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Men’s Baseball Looks to Get Back on the Field NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR Snow and freezing weather have proved to be a challenge for the Pace baseball team (04) these last couple of months during pre-season, as the team had been unable to step on an actual baseball field prior to the four game series against Florida Tech (9-0) on Fri., Feb. 13. This was seen as a factor, but not an excuse, towards the end result—a Florida Tech sweep, causing the Setters to stumble towards a 0-4 start. Never satisfied with a loss, the Setters still looked on the bright side of things, as senior short stop Brett Bittiger put it, stating that were quite a few things that the team took away from the series. “We are happy to have been able to get outside in
some good weather and compete against a strong opponent,” said Bittiger, who had two hits and an RBI in the series. “We came away from the weekend series with a list of things that we can work on to get better as a team, which is essential--there is always room for adjustments and improvements, especially this early in the season.” Pitcher Dylan Mouzakes believes that “list of things” should help the Setters with their next series against Bentley. Mouzakes noted that the “position players were focused on having better approaches at the plate” while also getting more repetition on the field. The pitchers on the other hand are looking to hit their spots and attack the strike zone. Mouzakes believes that the more work the team gets the
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done on an actual field then the better prepared they will be for their next opponents. The series opener was a close contest with Florida Tech taking the game 2-1. Pitchers on both sides were solid throughout the game, with Florida Tech’s Ashton Fronsoe (2-0) allowing just 3 hits and striking out a career high 10 over nine innings. Saturday’s doubleheader saw a lot of slugging as Florida Tech continue their winning streak as they took game one 9-0 and game two 20-1.
Florida scored early in game one with three runs in the first and four in the fourth, with pitcher Scott Ward keeping the Setters to just six hits. Freshman Michael Gulino, along with Bittiger however, provided some bright spots, as Gulino went 2-for-3, while Bittiger went 2-for-2 with a double. The Setters scored first in the night-cap but were unable to do much else afterward with the Panther’s Grant Willcox on limiting the Setters to five hits.
Finally, the series finale on Sunday saw the Panthers win 14-1. One might think that morale would be affected with a four game sweep, but the Setters haven’t let it hold them back, Mouzakes noting that baseball “is a mental game.” For now the focus will be put on the next series against Bentley, a three game series starting on Fri., Feb. 27 at 2:30 p.m. The games will be played at Silver Lake Park in Harrison, NY.
Men’s Lacrosse Opens Season at Mercy College NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR The Pace Men’s Lacrosse team kicked off their season on Sat., Feb 21 as they took on Mercy College (1-0), falling in a close competition by a score of 13-12. The Setters (0-1) played catch-up for most of the game, as the Mavericks scored first with three goals to open the period, but Pace came back towards the end of the period with two goals of their own. The second quarter saw Pace tie up the game with goals from Captain Matthew Cossidente and Peter Sharp, knotting the game at 4-4. Junior Frank Buffalino then gave Pace the lead with freshman Wyatt Barfoot scoring the first of three goals for the Setters. Mer-
cy scored a pair of goals as well however, putting them back on top at 7-6 entering the half. Pace responded with a couple of unanswered goals in the last period, but ultimately Mercy took home the competition. Sophomore Brandon Donellan, in the days leading up to the game, mentioned he expected the team to “be very physical and to out-hustle the teams [they] play.” The Setters did just that on Saturday despite their loss. Donellan isn’t too worried however; he mentions the team will bounce back quickly, as they learn from their mistakes. Pace will have its first home game of the season on Wed., Feb. 25 at 3 p.m. as they take on Post University. The game will played at SUNY Purchase. Photos from Stockton Photo Inc.