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Student Petition Changes Future of Alumni Hall
JOSEPH TUCCI FEATURED WRITER Dorm rooms in the new Alumni Hall will be open to upperclassmen following a petition made my students on campus. In a meeting with Director of Residence Life Alerie Tirsch, public accounting major Brenton Fitzgibbon presented the petition, and plans for Alumni Hall were discussed. “It has been determined that Alumni Hall will have a limited
number of spots for returning students in the fall 2015 semester,” Tirsch said. “The details of these spaces are still being worked out, but the information will come out with the housing selection process next semester.” The first of the dorms to be completed by the Master Plan, Alumni Hall was originally reserved for freshmen residents, causing many upperclassmen to form a petition in complaint. Fitzgibbon, with the help of other students, began the petition.
He felt that this method would best express how widespread student dissatisfaction was. “My friends helped me brainstorm a positive way to show that we aren’t okay with being left out of the Master Plan,” Fitzgibbon said. “[I was] just watching how the upperclassmen were being treated, and I couldn’t just sit back and watch something like this unfold in front of me without trying to do something to prevent it.” With the help of other stu-
dents, including junior biological psychology major Joseph Artoglou, the petition managed to circulate around campus, gathering over 75 signatures in just two days. “As upper classmen, we feel disrespected… After the tuition increase, the construction, and the cancellation of Townhouse Day, the least Pace University could give back to us, the current students, would be access to the new dorms,” Artoglou said. “We feel that the faculty has no interest in
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our thoughts.” Despite criticism, the administration says that it does make an active effort to listen to students when implementing large-scale projects like the Master Plan. “As always, we welcome student feedback on all projects that we are working on. It is our desire to incorporate student ideas and desires into future projects as we move forward,” Tirsch said.
Construction Safety Concerns Brought to Attention TAYLOR LONGENBERGER NEWS EDITOR Parked construction vehicles have been blocking car traffic both up and down the Office of Student Assistance (OSA) parking lot causing unsafe circumstances for driving. Based on concern that was posed at the Town Hall meeting on Thur., Oct. 16, the safety with construction of an intersection on campus was raised. Many students and faculty have witnessed hazardous driving situations and several close encounters with cars at the intersection between the roads on the campus that run from the Goldstein Fitness Center in front of
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Paton House, and the road that comes down the hill from the OSA parking lot. Students have also voiced concern regarding the construction vehicles as they block the pedestrian path that runs down the OSA hill to the lower part of the campus. According to local officials, the issue was brought to the attention of the Dean of Students Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo, who assured the audience of the Town Hall meeting that the concern would be addressed. Head of Safety and Security, Vincent Beatty, was asked to bring the danger to the attention of the construction company. “The issue has been addressed
with the contractor and construction company hired by Pace,” Beatty said. The construction company hired for the Master Plan is not the same as the construction company hired through Pace to work on the Environmental center. The contractor that was working on the roof of Paton Barn and work on the Environmental Center and his vehicle was parked blocking the roadway. Vehicles of the construction workers have been asked to remain in the lots that are designated to them in order to help prevent the blockage of roadways on campus. Photo by Taylor Longenberger
CHARTWELLS REBUTTAL
BELIEVE IN BEAUTY
HALLOWEEN IN NEW YORK
Last week, one writer took to the stores to compare Chartwells prices versus those of supermarkets near Pace. This week, Chartwells speaks out abou their prices.
Colleges Against Cancer has already been raising funds for Relay for Life, the spring philanthropy. They started with their annual Believe in Beauty event.
Not know what to do for Halloween? One writer gives you a complete spooktacular guide to Halloween in Westchester.
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EMILY WOLFRUM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF This past week, Delta Phi Epsilon sorority (DPhiE) raised over $500 for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation through their Pie-ADeepher and D4 Dude philanthropy events.
Their annual Pie-A-Deepher event was held on Wed. Oct. 22, allowing members of the Pace community to donate funds in order to pie a sorority sister in the face. On Fri. Oct. 24, DPhiE held its annual male pageant, D4 Dude (formerly referred to as Deepher
Dude). Junior finance major and Alpha Chi Epsilon brother Rafael Puerari placed first, while junior applied psychology and Alpha Phi Delta brother Dan Garcia placed second. All proceeds were donated to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
SGA Meeting Update: Oct. 24 EMILY WOLFRUM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Student Government Association (SGA) met on Oct. 24 in Lienhard Lecture Hall. Guest speaker Nikki Schlecker presented on The Campus Job Inc., a website that connects job opportunities with over 8000 college campuses. If approved by Pace, campusjob.com will work in conjunction with Career Services for students. SGA President John Wrench offered information on ASGA summer internships available in Washington, D.C. He also announced that SGA would be tabling for the week of Oct. 27 in Kessel Student Center. The tables
would allow students the chance to post complaints to various boards, so that committees could review complaints and develop plans to solve student problems. Wrench additionally stated that a working group was being developed to address concerns with campus dining. Vice President of Finance Jessica Vargas spoke about budget deadlines for the current and upcoming semester. All budget proposals (BMS) for the spring semester were due Oct. 27 at 5 p.m. The Budget Allocation Committee is still accepting BMS form for nonpriority events for the current fall semester. Colleges Against Cancer’s
Relay for Life event was unanimously voted as SGA’s spring philanthropy. No further information has been released regarding the elimination of the School of Education and condensation of Seidenberg to the New York City campus. However, advisers from both schools have met with the provost, according to Legislative Adviser Howard Weishaus. During open discussion, Weishaus discussed other options of alleviating the school’s financial concerns, including the removal of adjunct faculty and professors. A community meeting will be held during common hour on Nov. 11. All students are welcome to attend and voice their opinions.
A Construction Update: The Week of Oct. 25 Environmental Center The weather continued to impact the schedule at the Environmental Center Complex. The installation of the culvert structure that is intended to help with storm water management was completed at the end of the week. The last section of work that is needed to receive our temporary certificate of occupancy (TCO) is the installation of fence around the retaining wall leading to the animal buildings. This work will occur on Saturday, October 25th. We expect to receive our TCO for the animal buildings this week. We are very excited about this component of project and eager to showcase the new complex. The building is expected to be complete by years end. Alumni Hall The foundation work for the
East Wing of the building will continue through the next few weeks. Underground mechanical, electric, and plumbing (MEP) work in the North Wing of the building has begun and will continue through the week. Once the MEP work is complete, the slab on grade can be poured in the North Wing. Backfill around the West Wing will begin early next week followed by the North Wing the following week. Production on the modular units is underway. You can expect to see the modular boxes on campus in late November. Kessel Student Center The expansion of the Kessel Student Center is underway and is on schedule to be completed in January. The steel for the roof expansion will begin to be set into place starting early this
week. The framing of the interior walls has begun and will continue through the week. The rough mechanical, electric and plumbing (MEP) work and the in-wall MEP work has begun and will continue through this week and will continue through the next few weeks. The installation of storefronts and soffits has begun and will continue through this week. Site Work During the course of the expansion of Choate Lot, we have encountered many unexpected situations, which has caused a delay in the opening of the parking lot. Specifically, we found utilities in locations that were not identified in our drawings. Due to the bad weather this week and the discovery of another unexpected issue, the final grading of the parking area has been put on
hold until the issue is resolved. Once we have more information on this, we will communicate it to you. The installation of the sidewalks in front of Paton Hall on the on the east side of the building will continue this week and next week. Choate Pond The draft hydrant has been installed and the pond is filling up! A new culvert structure that was to be installed on the northern end of the pond has been postponed. This area needs to be reviewed. Once we have more information on this we will let you know. This work will cause a slight shift in the pedestrian pathway between the Mortola Library and the Kessel Student Center. Since the pond is fed by mostly subsurface streams, it will refill naturally after several rain events.
Athletics The athletics construction team will begin mobilization on Monday October 27th. The work on the athletic fields is expected to begin the following week. Work on the baseball field is scheduled first followed by the multipurpose field. The baseball field work is expected to have around 400 truck trips of fill between the new location of the softball field and the baseball field. We are working closely on logistic plans for this work and we will share with you once it is complete. The foundation for the Field House will begin once the permits are received. All of the new athletic facilities are on schedule for completion for the fall 2015 semester. All work is weather dependent; we will promptly notify the community of any changes.
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Discussing Student Sexuality with Robyn Ochs TAYLOR LONGENBERGER NEWS EDITOR Pace University Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs hosted an event called Beyond Binaries, featuring guest speaker Robyn Ochs. Cornell Craig and Rachel Simon, Director and Assistant Director of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs, respectively, joined students for Ochs’s presentation including the Models of Sexual Orientation. Ochs began with the history of analyzing sexual orientations describing the research done by Alfred Kinsey, Fritz Klein, and Michael Storms. She explained that each model included underlying assumptions regarding the participants such as sex, gender identity, and gender expression. “Sometimes the objectives of labeling in order to clarify sexuality do the exact opposite of that, causing more confusion and blurring the ideas of a person’s identity,” Ochs said. “No two people experience any identity the same way. You may share and intersection with a specific identity but not the same experience.” She asked the group to participate in an anonymous hands-on study involving her continuum
model of underlying assumptions that were overlooked in previous sexual orientation models. This model allows those who do not identify with their biological sex, and who do not follow the gender expression typically associated with their biological sex. “I like to think of male and female as variations on a theme,” Ochs said. “I love that the male and female anatomy can correlate and that we all start off as an embryo the same.” Every person participating in the event filled out a survey in which they were asked to rate their sexual attractions, romantic experience, and many other personal questions on a 1 to 7 scale. The scale is based on 1, those identifying with a similar sex as their own, and 7, those identifying with a different sex. This scale does not include the word opposite, as sexuality and genders were explained to be something that cannot be as black and white. This activity sparked the question of attraction, the differing attractions that people can have, what different people find attractive, and how they may not always be sexual attractions. “When you think about who you are attracted to,” said Ochs. “Are you attracted because of
Photo courtsey of Robyn Ochs sex, gender, gender expression, or some combination of them all? I think that sexual attraction is very complicated and consists of so many differences for every person.” Those that participated in the activity explained what they were able to take away with them from
the study and discussion. Many spoke on the idea that the event opened their eyes to a larger spectrum of sexuality. “Sometimes, especially in college, friends can draw an attraction that you may not know out of you,” Simon said. “One day they could be your good friend, and
the next, you realize that you are attracted to them.” Students that are interested in learning more or discussing sexuality beyond binaries should contact the Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Programs at Pace.
Chartwells Speaks Out: Their Side of the Story GEORGE DE FEIS FEATURED WRITER ANDREAS CHRISTOU SENIOR COPY EDITOR In last week’s issue of the Pace Chronicle, an editorial focused on unfairly priced products in Pace’s cafeteria. The Chronicle was able to interview Tyrone Ellen, Resident District Manager of Chartwells, and Clifford Mondesir, Compliance Manager for Pace Dining Services, in an effort to help clarify certain points made in last week’s publication. Chartwells became the food provider at Pace in 2011, following Lackmann Culinary Services who had served Pace for many years. After years of problematic dealings, the decision was made to change providers to Chartwells, a division of Compass Group. This choice was made with the participation of members of the student body at the time. Part of the agreement made between Pace and Chartwells was that the prices of many items would not increase for three years, that is, until the last class of the Lackmann era, the class of 2014, graduated. As per this contractual agreement, the food company has waited until this semester to raise those prices. Ellen and Mondesir stressed that Chartwells’ costs consistently rise, as do prices
across the food industry, and this causes the increase in pricing. In regards to non-perishable food items being sold, which were mentioned in last week’s article, Ellen made clear that Chartwells is not in the business of selling groceries. “Chartwells is not a grocer; we are in the business of transforming raw food into cooked food,” Ellen said. “Those non-perishable and non-food items are provided at the request of students, and we have to incur costs, that grocery stores do not, in order to provide them.” They contend that they purchase products, such as cereal and toiletries, which were mentioned last week, at already marked up prices, and have to mark those prices up further in order to cover cost, generate profit, and achieve revenue for Pace. Besides non-perishable expenses, other reasons were offered in explanation of the food company’s prices. All Chartwells employees, across Pace campuses, except the six workers at Briarcliff, are part of Local 100, the largest food service union on the eastern seaboard. Briarcliff workers were unable to achieve the required 6040 majority to become part of the union. However, with the upcoming close of the Briarcliff campus, those employees will be dispersed
amongst the other unionized campuses next school year. Chartwells noted that they also need to account for insurance on food, the cost of being unionized, the cost of doing business in Westchester, and the cost of transporting products. Chartwells also has additional funds that contribute to the Pace community. “We have an annual student scholarship fund, as well as a $50,000 catering fund, split between all four campuses, for student activities,” Ellen said. “There is also a fund for the upkeep of equipment.” Chartwells is also contributing to the Master Plan renovations on the Pleasantville campus, and previously contributed to the expansion of the dining hall on the New York campus. As for the price discrepancy between the New York and Westchester campuses, Ellen spoke of the different distributors used in their respective locations. For each campus, Chartwells uses local distributors whose prices are unique from distributors in other locations. This causes prices to vary by campus, which, in turn, leads to variable prices for students. As for why there is a full-service Starbucks on the New York campus and not in Pleasantville, Chartwells noted that there had been discussions of adding Star-
Photo by George De Feis bucks to Pleasantville two years ago. In researching this, however, it was determined that the Pleasantville campus, at the time, did not have the amount of student traffic that Starbucks, a partner of Compass group, required to operate. If students would like to voice their concerns regarding the dining services, there are various outlets at their disposal to get that done. There is a Food Advisory Council, a Dining Advisory Board, a Student Government Association (SGA) Org Council,
Food Justice Council, and weekly SGA meetings. Mondesir, an employee of Pace, pointed out that the involvement from students in Westchester pales in comparison to the involvement seen at the New York City campus. Students on campus looking to share their opinions on prices, food quality, availability, and any other issues are encouraged to get involved in any one of the options listed above, which are open to all students.
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Pace: A Judgment-Free Zone “How Brown Can KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR On, Tue., Oct. 21, a diverse group of Pace students and faculty gathered in Miller Lecture Hall to attend “Judgment Free Zone,” an event hosted by Cru, also known as Campus Crusades for Christ. “The goal of the event was to promote awareness to the student body, to let them acknowledge that any individual no matter what race, religion, color, gender, or sexual orientation can be judged, and, thus, mistreated from that judgment,” Cru President David Phan said. The event’s discussions were led and supplemented by a presentation, which posed various questions to the audience and offered a collection of artwork and propaganda surrounding issues such as prejudice, racism, ignorance of other cultures, and bullying. Students and faculty were asked to consider how judgment affected them as individuals as well as a community, whether or not judgment can be a positive and not merely a negative occurrence, and what can be done in regards to how people judge and sometimes mistreat others. It was agreed upon that judgment could be a positive action, for example, in the case of mak-
ing significant life decisions. One must judge which alternatives or values are better suited to their life and goals. Constructive criticism has the potential to boost one’s self esteem and to improve one’s proficiency in a subject or skill. However, there is no denying that judgment and abusive criticism can, and often do, lead to the ruining of relationships, antisocial behaviors, bullying, depression, prejudice, fear, and an extreme sense of superiority of some people over others.
“We need to take time out of the day and reflect. Reflect on how we are treating one another.” In addition to the presentation offered by Cru, guest speaker Rachel Aviles shared her own personal story dealing with judgment as a gay student in a Christian, all-girls high school. In Aviles’s case, this judgment led to her administrators threatening to expel her from school. Engrossed in the rhetorical questions and the reality of both the presentation and Aviles’ story,
students and faculty broke from pensive silence to continue sharing opinions and commenting on the information they had heard. Conversations began to take place, in which students considered the way they had defined judgment at the start of the event, to what details they were considering in that very moment. Discussion became animated and open, and a feeling of safety and a desire to understand one another became quite apparent in the lecture hall. One student noted, “We need to take time out of the day and reflect. Reflect on how we are treating one another.” In terms of what else individuals can do to cope with the issue of prejudice, the group discussed becoming involved in one’s community, educating oneself about people around him or her, learning about other cultures, and taking time for self-reflection. Cru chose to end the evening with a quote from the Bible, specifically Matthew 7:1, which reads, “Judge not that ye be not judged.” “I hope we planted a seed in everyone’s mind to make a change for the better in their lives, because change always starts within first,” Phan said.
You Be?” Event DANDRE CHERY FEATURED WRITER
The Lambda Upsilon Lambda fraternity (LUL) hosted their annual, award winning ‘How Brown Can You Be’ event on Oct. 22 in Lienhard Lecture Hall. The event discussed racial inequality, especially involving law enforcement, and how students can stop unnecessary violence between citizens and police. Attendants were forced to sit by skin tone and offered food only by racial profile. An interactive presentation was led by LUL Vice President Jonathan Calixto as attendees were asked if they were ever racially profiled. Police brutality was discussed, specifically referencing the death of former Pace football player DJ Henry. Although most current students did not attend Pace while Henry was a student, the topic was considered by many as difficult to discuss. “It was interesting to hear the opinions of others,” criminal justice major Tiffany Ocampo said. “Some people agreed to disliking cops because of their history and [portrayal in the media]. I also appreciated the people who took the time to understand that [police enforcement is] a job, a dangerous job, and they deal with people
who are dangerous.” Discussion continued with attendants expressing their opinions on the requirements to become a cop, and the stigma attached to those within the field. Students at the event shared different perspectives. Ocampo, for example, has a step-father who was a police officer in the Bronx, NY. She recalled an incedent when her stepdad and another officer chased down a man with a gun. “You could take things one way or the other, but what we have to consider is that we are people, and we should show each other respect,” Ocampo said. “There are cops that act in ways they shouldn’t be proud of, but, then again, all people act in ways that they shouldn’t be proud of either. It goes both ways.” The event closed with the message that neither cops nor citizens can receive respect without first giving it. While both parties have committed offenses, in order for change to occur, everyone must be seen independent of prior stereotypes. “I thought this event was really cool…it was really insightful about what is going on in society,” attendant Emma Weis said. “I thought it was cool for people to say how everyone can be part of a solution.”
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Environmental Clinic Wants to Bridge the Gap SARA MORIARTY FEATURE EDITOR The Food Justice Team of Pace’s Environmental Clinic is working to “bridge the gap” between Chartwells and students at the Pace Pleasantville campus. The team’s overall goal is to work toward greater food sustainability on campus; the team members want to pursue bringing more organic, locally grown foods onto campus. But first, they are working to create a stronger, more open relationship between students and Chartwells by creating a Dining Services Committee. “The student body should be able to have a voice in food practices and choices here on campus,” said Food Justice Team member and junior Anthony Jones. The Food Justice Team, which includes sophomore Alyssa Vilas Boas, sophomore Alexandra Catalano, and Jones, wants to “open a dialogue” between students and Chartwells, the dining service that is on both the Pleasantville and New York City campuses. According to members of the Food Justice Team, Pace’s New York City campus already has a
student dining committee to help coordinate communication between Pace students and Chartwells. Chartwells is thus able to listen to requests and complaints and let New York City students know what they can and cannot do to help. The team is currently conducting a survey to establish what students are happy with and what they have problems with regarding Chartwells food and services. Some topics covered on the survey include what kind of food students look for on campus, what a student’s definition of “healthy” is with regards to campus food, and what improvements students have noticed, if any, in the Chartwells food service. For example, some students indicated that there are not always Kosher or vegetarian options available to them at the dining halls on campus. The team also wants Chartwells to hear the positives of the dining experience at school. “We want Chartwells to know what’s working,” Vilas Boas said. “Small changes can improve the situation.” “Bridging the gap” of communication between Chartwells and students, according to the
Photo by Carlos Villamayor Alexandra Catalano (left), Alyssa Vilas Boas (right), and Anthony Jones (not pictured) make up the Food Justice Team.
team, will “improve the way students think of Chartwells” by allowing them to better learn and understand the dining service’s business model and functions. “Open dialogue between students and Chartwells will
improve their business; more dialogue will have a ripple effect and they will then be able to better themselves as a business,” Catalano said. For updates on the Food Justice Team’s mission to create a
dining service committee, follow their blog on ePolicy.blogs. pace.edu. Their current survey is ongoing and can be accessed at http://paceadmins.qualtricscom SE/?SID=SV_9vKuRAitQQogL Hv.
Colleges Against Cancer Hosts Believe in Beauty SARA MORIARTY FEATURE EDITOR The Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) organization has begun raising money for their Relay for Life team and have continued donating to the American Cancer Association, all while reminding students that beauty comes from within. CAC held their annual Believe in Beauty event on Oct. 23. Members of CAC and other organizations, including Phi Sigma Sigma and Desi Heritage of South Asians (DHOSA), set up tables around the Perk Café to sell beauty products and beauty or fashion-based activities. Students purchased tickets to trade for activities and products such as “WTF (Win The Fight) against Cancer” t-shirts. All of the money raised will go toward CAC’s Relay for Life Team and the American Cancer Association. “This event is called Believe in Beauty; it reminds people that they have beauty on the outside and inside,” CAC member Anna Petriccione said. “We all support people with cancer.” Many members of CAC got involved to support those with cancer and to remember friends or family who have died or have been affected by cancer. Maria Lane, senior and vice president of finance for CAC,
joined to remember those close to her who have struggled with cancer. “CAC is important because cancer runs in my family. I lost my best friend in high school, and this is a good way to get involved and remember her and others,” said Lane. “I also want to be a pediatrician specializing in oncology, so CAC connects to that.” Members of CAC also made sure that the Believe in Beauty had a partial focus on breast cancer, because October is breast cancer awareness month. Pink hair bows, ribbons, and pink nail polish were among some of the beauty-oriented reminders that those with breast cancer should be remembered and breast cancer awareness should be spread. Students also had the opportunity to get their nails done by the girls of Phi Sigma Sigma sorority or to go to a member of DHOSA for a henna tattoo, all for the cause of fighting cancer. “We want to keep people proactive in the fight against cancer,” president of CAC and junior Jessica Tuzzolino said. CAC meets every Wednesday at 9 p.m. in Miller 20, and all are welcome to attend their meetings and become involved. CAC plans to continue preparing for Relay for Life, which will take place in April. Their next project will be the Relay for Life kickoff on Dec. 3.
Photo courtsey of Alpha Chi Rho From left to right: senior Daniel Cohen, sophomore Mitch Farrell, and senior Miguel Goncalvez pose at Believe in Beauty. The three were of many that attended the event Thursday.
HALLOWEEN
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Halloween in New York By Cristina Cuduco Arts and Entertainment Editor
Headless Horseman Hayrides and Haunted Houses Situated on a 40 acre farm, complete with orchards, ponds, and woods, this attraction has been hailed as "America©s Scariest Haunted House in the Northeast" by MTV and "The World©s Best Haunted Hayride" by AOL News. There are seven haunted attractions here, including The Lunar Motel, Slither©s Pet Shop, Glutton©s Diner & Slaughter House, Dark Harvest Corn Maze, Night Shade Nursery & Greenhouse, Dr. Dark©s Black Spider Sideshow, and Dahlia Blood©s Manor. This attraction also includes four gift shops and five eateries on site. 778 Broadway, Route 9W Ulster Park, NY 12487 845-339-2666 Photo from headlesshorseman.com
The Great Jack O© Lantern Blaze 5000 hand-carved and illuminated pumpkins surround the grounds of the historic Van Cortlandt estate. This walking tour©s displays include the origins of Washington Irving©s famous tale, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, as well as fantastically assembled pumpkin witches, monsters, and ghouls. While Blaze may not be the scariest thing around, it©s still a wonderful sight to behold! Dates for the rest of the season include Oct. 23-31, Nov. 1-2, 6-9, and 14-16. Gates open at 6:30. Van Cortlandt Manor, 500 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520 Photo by Cristina Cuduco
Jay Ghoul©s House of Curiosities This theatrical tour boasts itself as the only indoor Halloween venue in the county of Westchester. Jay Ghoul©s House of Curiosities is a walking tour of the historic Lyndhurst Mansion, a wonder of gothic architecture equipped with decor of its time. Spectators are taken on the tour of the mansion by an interesting cast of characters, including The Mummy, The Phantom of the Opera, Frankenstein and his Bride, and even Jay Ghoul©s mother-in-law. This attraction has been called "eerie, spooky and funny, but not bloody" by its creator. Performances are held from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2. Lyndhurst Mansion 635 South Broadway Tarrytown, NY 10591
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Halloween Screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show This very fabulous and very raunchy classic has served as a Halloween staple for theaters and stages across the country. Part musical, part horror film, this movie chronicles an innocent couple as they venture through a creepy castle, where the residents sing and dance to the songs of cannibalism, murder, bisexuality. The Picture House, in Pelham, New York, will be screening The Rocky Horror Picture Show on Oct. 31 at both 10 p.m. and midnight. The Picture House 175 Wolfs Ln Pelham, NY 10803
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Blood Manor Calling itself "New YorkŠs Premier Haunted Attraction," Blood Manor is a haunted house with nearly 5000 sq. feet of themed rooms and passageways, including a labyrinth of horrors. Spectators travel on foot through what is considered the most terrifying, creepy, and intense Halloween attraction in the tristate area. Be warned: this attraction is not suitable for children, and white clothing or expensive garments should not be worn as you may come in contact with props, makeup, or stage blood. Blood Manor 163 Varick St. New York, NY, 10013
A Spooktacular Guide Photo from redrivertheaters.org
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In Memory of Danroy Henry: Stop the Violence NIHAL AL QAWASMI FEATURED WRITER Michael Brown, an 18-yearold black male, was fatally shot by police officer Darren Wilson in Ferguson, Missouri this past summer. Since the night of the shooting, there have been continuous protests on the streets of Ferguson and St. Louis, demanding justice to be served to Brown’s family. Both local and state police have faced these protests. There have been different reports on what actually happened that night. Reported by CNN, authorities counter that Brown attacked the officer in his car and tried to take his gun. According to the officer, it was during this struggle that fires were shot. A friend of Michael Brown, Dorian Johnson, who was there with him the night he was shot, recounts otherwise. He recalls the officer grabbing Brown by the neck while threatening to shoot him. Reports revealed that after Brown was shot once, and turned around to surrender while pleading “Don’t shoot,” the officer continued to fire. Brown’s mother was told her son was shot eight times. The question that has left the community and people na-
tionwide in complete dismay is how can shooting someone eight times be justified? Officials say a decision regarding whether or not Officer Wilson is guilty will be made in mid-November. In 2010, Pleasantville, NY and the Pace community had their own experience with police brutality and racial targeting. Danroy “DJ” Henry, was a 20-year old junior at Pace and played as the cornerback for the school’s football team. Celebrating homecoming weekend, Henry and some friends were at a bar in Thornwood, NY. After hearing about a disturbance, DJ and his friends decided to take off. While trying to leave, Police officers who were called in about the disturbance came up to DJ because he was reportedly parked in a fire lane as he waited for his friend to come out. Witnesses, including the bar owner, say that while DJ was trying to make a lap around the bar, officer Aaron Hess, fired through DJ’s windshield because he feared he would run him over. Another shot was fired and hit the arm of Brandon Cox, a friend of DJ’s from Stonehill College who played against Pace in the homecoming football game.
Witnesses from the scene also recalled seeing DJ being dragged out of the car, face down on the floor, and handcuffed because officers were not aware he was shot. A friend of Henry’s said his last words were “they shot me, they shot me!”
Photo from change.org The Pace community, the town of Pleasantville, and friends and family of DJ were deeply affected by this tragic incident. One student, Malika Hinds, a recent Pace graduate, says she felt that everyone was “united through the tragedy.” Pace held a memorial service, a vigil, and even raised money for his funeral through hoodies and wristbands marked with his jer-
sey number, 12, and phrases such as “Justice for DJ Henry.” “There’s two sides to every story, but it’s so hard to see any good in the cops when the story could have been completely different. They could’ve shot the tire if they feared their life,” said Hinds, who still doesn’t feel safe walking around alone as a young black woman. People who knew DJ as well as those who didn’t, stood together and eventually the DJ Dream Fund, a scholarship for students who could not afford after-school activities, was created. Inspired by DJ’s jersey number, the Pleasantville campus set up a clock tower in memory of Danroy right in front of the Goldstein Health and Fitness Center with only the number 12 on it. Oct. 17 marked four years since DJ’s death. Upperclassmen and Pace faculty who knew DJ, such as Mr. Cornell Craig, director of the Multicultural Affairs and Diversity Program, who still wears a blue wristband marked “I am DJ Henry,” continue to support the fight for justice. Craig said the incident was extremely unfortunate, but he wasn’t surprised. “The targeting of men of color
happens across the nation,” Craig said. “We’re all DJ Henry.” The story of DJ even reached famous rap artists such as LilWayne who wears a DJ Henry wristband, and Kanye West and Jay-Z who dedicated a song called “Murder to Excellence” in memory of him. At the time of the incident, the campus offered workshops and events on police brutality, and extended counseling services to students who needed to talk. Although the campus community does not speak much about the story of DJ anymore, it’s important to keep it mind, according to Craig. “Racial targeting is still a prevalent issue, and if DJ is the face of that, then we need more than just a clock tower,” Craig said. “His memory should live on, and education on the topic should continue.” There was no criminal case against Officer Hess after the county grand jury declared him not guilty. DJ’s family sued both the towns of Pleasantville and Mt. Pleasant, and they’re still waiting for justice to be served. The question is, how many more black lives will be taken before justice is finally granted?
A Letter From the Editor: Living Up to a Legacy EMILY WOLFRUM EDITOR-IN-CHIEF As a third year student, I never had the opportunity to go to school with DJ Henry, but his story was made known to me within my first week at Pace. Entering the Pace Chronicle office as a freshman, a single issue hung on the back wall. It featured a man wearing a football jersey with the number 12, and an award hung beside it. It was hailed by then-adviser Michael Perrota as the standard to which our staff should strive to achieve. The issue, which had been published the year before I entered college, had been a dedication to the life and death of DJ Henry, and was recognized with an award from the Associated Press. That issue still hangs on our wall as a reminder of not only the work that our staff can accomplish, but also of the people we
represent and who influence us every day. As journalists, we share stories and provide our readers with truth and clarity. Often, we bring light to issues that demand action and justice. We honor the present and value relevancy. Although DJ Henry's death is now four years in the past, his story remains an active and integral part of our campus identity. The questions that his death raised remain largely unanswered and the issues that it involved continue to make headlines. DJ Henry will never be old news. His legacy will forever be intertwined with Pace University, and students for the rest of its history will know who he was. I may not have been at this school while DJ was, but the students and Chronicle staff before me made certain that I heard his story. And, now, as Editor in Chief, I vow to do the same. Photo from globalhiphopbattles.com
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Achy From Studying? Stretch it Out! KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR While midterms may be over, classes are still in session, leaving students spending hours hunched over notebooks, laptops, and textbooks. This hunching can cause neck, back, and shoulder pain, but a few, simple yoga poses can help to cope with this pain. “Cow Face Arms,” a modification of cow pose, requires one to kneel. While kneeling, reach the right arm to the ceiling, bend the right elbow, and let the right hand fall between the shoulder blades. Reach with the left hand, and take hold of the right elbow. Hold this pose for five inhalations and exhalations. This pose opens up the chest and shoulders. In a “standing forward fold with a shoulder opener,” a modification of standing forward bend, one must clasp their hands behind their back, soften through the knees, and bend forward. Stay in this position for five to ten breaths. This pose maintains strength and stability of the spine, while also relieving tension in the neck, back, and shoulders.
HEALTH Intermittent Fasting: Is It Healthy? KAITLYN SZILAGYI HEALTH EDITOR
Photo from getfitwithles.wordpress.com “Thread the Needle” requires some space. While on hands and knees, reach the right arm under your body, so your right shoulder and temple release towards the ground. The left hand can stay where it is. Hold this pose for ten breaths, and then repeat on the other side. Thread the needle benefits the body and eases pain
by opening the upper and outer shoulder muscles. Last, Downward Facing Dog is a commonly practiced yoga pose that engages the entire body. Starting on hands and knees (hands should rest beneath the shoulders and knees beneath the hips), curl the toes under and press against the balls of the feet. Then lift the hips back toward the ceiling until the body makes the shape of an upside down letter “V.” Again, hold this pose for at least five inhalations and exhalations. While engaging various muscles throughout the entire body, this pose also elongates the spine and releases tension in the back. “Downward facing dog” also strengthens the arms, shoulders, and back while working to
relieve back pain. Physical therapy paraprofessional and professor Lauri Nemetz instructs a free yoga course every Wednesday in the Goldstein Fitness Center aerobics room. Nemetz recommends practicing any poses that open up the shoulders in order to relieve tension in the neck, shoulders, and back. She also recommends posing in “down dog,” modified by leaning against a wall so that the weight of the body is taken off of the wrists and shoulders. “Get up and move around every twenty minutes or so,” she recommended for students who spend several hours doing homework or studying, “because it is important for the body to move and get out of that position.”
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Photo from yoga-pose.com Top Right: Cow Face Arms pose. Bottom left: Downward dog pose (top) and Thread the Needle pose (bottom). Bottom right: Standing forward fold with a shoulder opener pose.
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Throughout history, even our primitive ancestors practiced intermittent fasting as a diet, be it because of food scarcity or religious tradition. Today, the diet requires one to eat for no more than eight hours a day, hence, spending sixteen hours of the day consuming no calories and drinking only water. While some might perceive this as unhealthy or impossible (who can go so long without eating?), intermittent fasting is, in fact, very beneficial. “[Intermittent fasting] allows you to reap the benefits of fasting without leaving you feeling weak or deprived,” registered holistic nutritionist, fitness expert, and health coach, Yuri Elkaim said. This is because an individual still consumes normal caloric intake while on the diet. The only difference is that the body is provided more time to burn fat and calories that are consumed. “When you’re in a fed state, the body has to produce insulin to help your blood sugar at a safe level,” Elkaim said. “Insulin’s main job is to shuttle excess glucose (sugar) from the bloodstream over to the muscle, liver, or fat cells for storage. But insulin doesn’t only take sugar out of the blood; it also increases fat storage.” Much more research has surfaced on the topic of intermittent fasting, even within the past ten years. In addition to regulating weight, intermittent fasting reduces blood pressure, burns fat, increases metabolic rate, improves blood sugar control, and improves one’s control of their appetite. Teddy Beadle, a junior entrepreneurship major, practices intermittent fasting. “I use intermittent fasting as a way to keep my body fat and weight in check,” Beadle said. “[You eat for] a normal eight hour period and have your body burning fat for the next sixteen hours. The benefits are that you can keep your body fat down while simultaneously eating all the calories you normally eat.” Also, due to the fact that this diet continues to allow one to consume their usual caloric intake, hunger should not be as much of an issue as one might think. However, hunger could be felt when starting this regimen. Still, Beadle affirmed, “Hunger doesn’t affect you after a while as well. Combine this with working out hard and you’ll see results in a week.”
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Upcoming Events Common Hour Chaos 10/29, 12:00 PM, Kessel
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.
Pleasantville Volunteer Ambulance Corps If you are over the age of sixteen, you are elegible to join the volunteer ambulance Island Jam corps of Pleasantville. There is no experience needed, and all training is provided. 10/30, 9:00 PM, Pace Perk Visit www.pleasantvillevac.org to print out an application.
Pancake Picnic 11/3, 4:00 PM, Miller Lawn
Fabulosity 11/4, 9:00 PM, Pace Perk What do you stand for? 11/5, 9:00 PM, Kessel
Water Safety Instructor Athletics is looking for a Water Safety Instructor Student Aid. Responsibilities include assisting in the instruction of pre-assigned classes. A resume, Student Employment Application, and two letters of professional reference are required to apply. Applicaitons will be accepted until October 31. Apply on eRecruiting. Mortola Library Mortola Library is looking for a part-time Interlibrary Loan Assistant. This is a nonwork study position. To apply, visit the eRecruiting website at pace.experience.com. They will be accepting applications through November. Information Technology Services
Are you the One? The User Services Department of Information Technology Services is looking for a 11/5, 9:00 PM, Pace Perk part-time Student Communications Assistant. This individual will be assiting on cre-
Graduation Station It’s Senior Portrait time! The final session of senior portraits will be held November 10-13 in Kessel Conference Room C/D at the following times: November 10; 10-12:30pm, 1:30-5pm November 11; 12-3:30 pm, 4:30-8pm November 12; 9-12:30 pm, 1:30-5pm November 13; 12-3:30 pm, 4:30-8pm Register online at www.ouryear.com with the code 349.
ating high-quality communication materials for online and in-print communication, such as newsletters, social media, and e-mails. Communications, Public Relations, or Marketing majors are preferred. Must contribute between 10-15 hours a week. $10/hour. To apply, visit the Pace eRecruiting website. Applications will be accepted until December. Finance and Planning The Department of Finance and Planning is looking for a student assistant. Tasks will be assigned based on the student’s major, skill level, and willingness to learn. The depart- ment will work around a student’s schedule, and the student will not work more than 20 hours a week. To apply, visit the eRecruiting website. 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.
Important BMS Programming Dates Willcox Party Applications Deadline: October 31 Non-Priority Event Request Deadline: November 10
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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ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
Artist Spotlight: DJ Duo HammerHeadz CRISTINA CUDUCO ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Seniors Francesco Blandino and Adrian Baez are not only close friends and roommates; they’re also the front men of their own electronic dance music collaboration, HammerHeadz. Blandino, an applied psychology and human relations major, and Baez, a marketing major, began playing around with programs and turntables on their own before ultimately combining their talents to produce and DJ together. “About two and a half years ago I started messing around with the programs, and after a year I was able to actually make songs,” Baez said. “So, when Cesco [Blandino] started to DJ, we just joined forces, [which was easy] considering we were already roommates.” In the summer of 2013, the duo adopted the name HammerHeadz and continued to practice together, each teaching the other what went into their portion of the act. “[Baez] started to create his own electronic dance music (EDM),” Blandino said. “This style of music is produced on a computer…every single beat, sound, and effect is created, ar-
ranged, and composed by us.” This duo’s love of EDM, and music in general, goes farther back than even their friendship. Both Blandino and Baez have backgrounds in music, which provided the foundation for them to further explore different genres. “I started playing guitar in sophomore year of high school, and then I got into the EDM scene last year,” Blandino said. The DJ admitted that his push to begin making this style of music began after seeing DJs Sunnery James and Ryan Marciano at the Life in Color event at New York City nightclub Pacha. “It changed my life; that’s when I realized I wanted to do what those guys were doing. They are my inspiration,” Blandino said. Baez had a similar story. “I used to sing and play the piano as a child, so I felt I understood music enough to give it a try,” he said. “I started getting into EDM about four or five years ago when I heard Avicii and other artists of that nature, and as I learned more about EDM, I realized it was for me.” While their act is still young, HammerHeadz has already gone on to perform at Pacha twice in the last three months, on July 25 and Sep. 5. As for the future, Blandino and Baez don’t seem to be slow-
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Photo courtsey of Francesco Blandino ing down any time soon. “Personally, I plan on getting my masters, but that won’t stop me from also being a DJ,” Blandino said. “We really hope to make it big, so hard work is the only way to go.” “I want this to go as far as it
possibly can,” Baez said. “It started as a hobby, but now I feel that with hard work and commitment, anything can happen.” The two are currently working on their first album and have previewed their music on both Instagram and Soundcloud.
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Athlete Injured Outside of Townhouses NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR Student-athlete misbehavior and consequences have come into question following the injury of a football player at the townhouses in mid-October. The football player allegedly reinjured his already wounded knee. According to head of Pace Security, Vincent Beatty, incidents such as these are commonplace for all students, not just athletes. Student-athletes are subject to the rules set forth by the university, as they are students first and athletes second. “All incidents are reviewed by the university and an action plan is put into place,” said Director of Athletics Mark Brown. “Additional disciplinary action that a coach feels is necessary can be taken in accordance with the Athletic Department code of conduct which is agreed upon by each student-athlete each year.”
However, the consequences of an athlete’s misbehavior are not limited to him or herself, especially where injuries are concerned. This action can often have lasting effects on the team for which that individual plays. For instance, injuries often mean that another player must fill the individual’s position, creating a ripple effect within the team. Head Coach Andrew Rondeau, however, does not believe that injuries should be taken as a signal to step up, even though they do provide an opportunity for others. “Why do more now because someone is hurt? You should always do more no matter what,” Rondeau said. “You shouldn’t let injuries distract you or take over. At the end of the day, no one really cares. Whining is counterproductive. It’s not going to change anything. You need to keep working and not let it become a distraction.”
Photo by Alexa Lauro According to reports, the athlete was injured at the basketball court on the side of the third row of the Townhouses. The player allegedly reinjured his already-wounded knee.
The paranormal has long been associated with the month of October. Though many paranormal horror movies reuse the same tricks to instill fear into their audience, Grave Encounters, currently available to be streamed on Netflix, adds a touch of reality that will leave viewers feeling like they’re being watched themselves. The film follows a group of people that decide to lock themselves overnight in a haunted and abandoned psychiatric hospital in order to film an episode of their reality ghost hunting TV show. As they set up cameras throughout the spooky building and explore the grounds in hopes of documenting some paranormal phenomena, they are in for so much more. Doors slamming and objects moving on their own is just the beginning of the scare tactics used in the film. The first person point of view that the camera usage portrays builds suspense with every corner that the character turns. You often find yourself looking all over the screen just to make sure you haven’t missed anything. Tension is built up so much throughout that any little thing will set off the audience, much like the characters. The atmosphere of the film is enhanced further by the cast. The acting portrays raw terror that will often leave the viewer asking if the footage is from an actual incident. While this film follows in the footsteps of horror movies such as The Blair Witch Project and the Paranormal Activity franchise, the twist encountered by the characters helps the film stand on its own. The movie’s mockumentary style adds to the tension held throughout as audiences’ watch the characters become the patients they hope to get in contact with. Despite the well-known premise and somewhat slow beginning, audiences should stick to the movie until the end. If you really want to get the most out of this film, watch it with all the lights turned out and the volume turned up. Though popular with some audiences and unpopular with others, Grave Encounters may mark the return of the “found footage” horror movie.
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Student Athlete Brittani Muller: Nothing is Impossible JAMES MIRANDA FEATURED WRITER For a student-athlete, one of the best things about being on a team is creating a second family, especially for those who live thousands of miles from home. Junior middle blocker and California native Brittani Muller, a member of the Pace volleyball team, knows this all too well. Muller grew up in the small city of Esparto, 40 minutes away from the state’s capital of Sacramento, and identifies her family as a huge part of who she is. “I come from a really closeknit family, and my parents have always been there supporting me through everything,” Muller said. Among her strongest influences, Muller lists her grandfather and the life motto that he instilled in her. “Ever since I became a serious athlete, I’ve believed ‘nothing is impossible,’” Muller said. “My grandfather was one of my idols, and that quote sums up
pretty much everything he ever said to me. I continue to live and play by it, for him.” As a junior, Muller has become accustomed to being away from home and developed methods of dealing with her busy schedule. “Between volleyball and classes and being so far from home, I think it’s important to get away for a little bit,” Muller said. “Whether it’s waking up extra early and just having coffee and listening to music, or going on a run when it’s nice outside, I love having time to myself.” Besides volleyball, Muller also stays active on campus as a member of Colleges Against Cancer, a cause quite important to her. “I’ve been involved with Colleges Against Cancer throughout my years here at Pace,” Muller said. “My mom had lung cancer when I was in third grade, and ever since I have been into Relay For Life, which is College Against Cancer’s biggest event.” Muller is a regular on Pace’s
Sports Update: Week of October 19 NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGEN SPORTS EDITOR Fri. Oct. 24: The men’s cross country team competed in the CCSU Mini Meet in New Britain, CT. The first Setter to cross the finish line was freshman Gabriel Navarro who finished the 5k course with a time of 18:30.89. Volleyball took on Southern New Hampshire but lost 3-0 (18-25, 11-25, 17-25) falling to a 4-16 record. Junior Macey Danker led the team with six kills, along with three blocks and five digs. Freshman Sydney Lecker had five kills, while fellow freshman Colette Clarke tallied up four blocks and two kills. Soccer kept on rolling with their 2-1 win over Franklin Pierce in a double-overtime showdown. Jillian Ferro stepped up with her game winning goal with eight minutes left in the double over-time, which also put Ferro in a tie for the Setters all-time record for career goals.
Sat. Oct. 25: Volleyball finished off their weekend road trip with a Conference match-up against Franklin Pierce, with the Ravens taking the game 3-0 (2523, 25-22, 25-17). Pace falls to a 4-17. Junior Macey Danker led the group with four kills, eight digs, and four blocks. Aly Marchino added a team-high eight digs and five kills while junior Brittani Muller had six blocks. Sara Anastasi recorded another team-high with nine assists. Football was on the road as they took on Bentley University, falling by a score of 31-0 to put their record at 0-8. Freshman quarterback Steven Demeo tossed for 123-yards in the air, going 13of-20 in passing. Kyle Johnson led the Setters with seven receptions for 88 yards, and Jhalen Bien-Aime totaled seven catches for 52 yards. On the defensive side, Tyler Owens and Matthew Corrie totaled nine tackles each.
team having made appearances in all 19 games this season. She has 1.17 kills per set and has a hitting percentage of .167. During her high school days, the four-year honor roll student won Most Improved her first two years, while also earning the Coach’s Award her junior year. In her senior year, she was named team captain and also won the MVP award. Muller’s love for volleyball dates back to the sixth grade when she began playing with her best friend. “I started playing with my friend Mikkayla because we decided it would be a fun after school sport to do,” Muller said. “We played together throughout the rest of middle school and high school.” Muller identifies volleyball as her “thing” and considers it an escape from stresses of the world. Through volleyball, she has established strong bonds with the other players. “Becoming family with your teammates is something truly special,” Muller said.
Photo courtsey of Brittani Muller Muller (top right) says that her family has been a huge influence to her both on and off the court.
This Week in Athletics Women’s Soccer vs. Le Moyne College October 29, 3:00 PM, Syracuse, New York Men’s and Women’s Swimming and Diving vs. York University and Queens College October 31, 6:30 PM, Goldstein Gym Women’s Volleyball vs. Bentley University October 31, 7:00 PM, Goldstein Gym Women’s Soccer vs. Saint Michael’s College November 1, 11:00 AM, Briarcliff Field Men’s Football vs. New Haven November 1, 12:00 PM, Ossining Field Women’s Volleyball vs. Stonehill College November 1, 2:00 PM, Goldstein Gym Women’s Volleyball vs. Assumption College November 4, 7:00 PM, Worcester, MA