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The Real Bossypants at Pace University Tina Fey Visits Inside the Actor’s Studio
ville more cultural experiences, like the Globe Theatre, and how we could get more of our students to Schimmel, so I thought the Actors Studio would be the most popular, from talking to students.” Upon arrival, students waited in line to enter the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts. Soon after students sat down, host James Lipton entered and announced the special guest Tina Fey as she entered, who received a standing applause and cheers from the crowd upon entering. As the interview moved forward, Mrs. Fey discussed her origins and family. The audience gained insight to her childhood stories, from her conservative All-American father to the tragic event that resulted in her scar. Fey also discussed the shows that had influenced her as a child; which included The Honeymooners, The Carol Burnett Show, as well as Saturday Night Live, itself. The audience also got to see what influenced and motivated
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As students boarded the bus, excitement filled the air as many were about to see their favorite star in person. Writer, Emmy award winning actress, producer, director, mother, wife, and comedian are phrases that describe the hilarious Tina Fey. Through acting, writing, and producing, Tina Fey is nothing if not pioneering in comedy. This past week, Tina Fey visited Pace through an interview at Inside the Actor’s Studio, with host James Lipton. Pleasantville students had the opportunity to see the comedic actress interview by signing up for a bus ride to the Manhattan campus through SDCA for only five dollars. “We’ve been hosting The Actor’s Studio for years at the city campus; however, this is the first time working with Martin Kagan, the executive director of cultural affairs Schimmel Center,” said Dean for Students Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo. “We were trying to offer students here at Pleasant-
Photos by Kathleen Hachmeyer/The Pace Chronicle Tina Fey visits inside the actor’s studio.
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Getting Involved Without Going Greek Shawtime Moore
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Greek letters and stories of the notoriously awesome fraternity parties bombard potential incoming students from the moment the lights turn on. The involvement fairs seem to be riddled with infinite Greek opportunities but fall short of mainstream prospects. What can be said when the first few months of school have passed and you find yourself wanting to get involved, but with something other than Greek life? When the Greek alphabet fails to resonate, there is a plethora of clubs and organizations eagerly awaiting a sign of interest in potential new members. “Out of the 2400 undergraduate students on the Pleasantville campus, 330 are Greek,” said Associate Director of Student Development and Campus Activities (SDCA) Shawn Livingston. “864 students are either Greek, an athlete or involved in a student organization.”
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In other words, only 36% of Pace students are active (Greek and secularly) on campus. With 35 student organizations, athletic teams, intramurals, programming teams, councils, and much more, shouldn’t the statistic of studentcampus involvement be much higher? Part of the problem can likely be attributed to not knowing how to get involved. Luckily, Pace excels in providing a multitude of options in initial on-campus involvement. “Our mission statement is,
‘to support and enhance the academic mission of Pace through leadership development, personal growth and campus programming,’” said Livingston. “We are here to better help students find what they need.” SDCA welcomes anyone who wishes to better improve his experience at Pace by acting as the missing link between the student and the interest. One of the ways in which SDCA helps provide this link is through hosting an involvement fair at the beginning
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of each semester where all active clubs promote themselves and actually reach out to students. In addition to the involvement fair, students looking participate in on-campus activities could always reach out to someone that they are already comfortable with, like an RA or a busy peer. Flyers are also great indicators as to campus happenings. “The Flush Flash”, a weekly calendar of campus events, is posted in every bathroom on campus and on the SDCA website. However, not all flyers are as successful as the “The Flush Flash”. “I like seeing bright posters,” said freshman nursing major Gabriel Jackson. “I saw the advertisements at orientation, in emails and on the Facebook but they were very general and had nothing special.” This can be said for much of the advertising on campus. The bland white paper with calligraphic print and a pixelated image will only grab so much attention in comparison to the flashy Alphas and Omegas plasContinued on Page 4 “Getting Involved Without Going Greek”
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Club Feature: Commuter Advisory Board (C.A.B.)
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First of all, yes, the Tunnel of Oppression is literally a tunnel. “It’s a night where people act out a lot of issues relevant in society in order to raise awareness about the oppression people face in day to day life all over the world…in a tunnel,” stated freshman criminal justice major Mackie Ferguson. “Some of the issues include human trafficking, domestic violence, oppression due to gender, discrimination, and other things of that nature.” All of these issues will be acted out in the tunnel in the Wilcox gym. This year, the tunnel will take on a new design to make students more aware of various issues. “The Tunnel of Oppression here at Pace is modeled after ones in other universities,” said senior political science major and Vice President of Unity and Social Justice Tania Palma. Originally developed at Western Illinois University, the Tunnel of Oppression is slightly based on the Museum of Tolerance in Los
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CAB works to integrate off-campus students with on-campus life.
said sophomore business management major and senator of CAB Sarah Santhouse. “We send a CAB blast once a week to all commuters to better assist them.” “CAB Blasts” are mass emails that have been programmed to reach all commuters. They provide details on day-time events, places where flex dollars are accepted and general information on CAB as an organization. Organizations typically schedule weekly meetings and events at 9pm. Theoretically this time works for everybody because no one is tied to the responsibility of attending class. For many commuters, night-time meetings are ever so problematic. “I live in Mahopac so if my class ends at 3, I won’t want to hang around campus for six hours,” said sophomore communications major Samantha Apicella. “Technically I could go home and come back but that’s
time consuming and costly on gas.” Frequent commutes will surely devour a gas tank and the pool table and piano in the commuter lounge will only provide so much entertainment before students begin to question their sanity. Likewise, impending snow storms and class cancellations have similar abilities in sending otherwise composed student into a fit of fury. Commuters have the misfortune of having to put up with the consequences of often poor management of class cancellations due to inclement weather. “We’ve been working closely with Dean Lisa to make sure that the commuters’ situations are accounted for when class cancellations are considered due to severe weather,” said Santhouse. “It’s important to recognize that different areas of Westchester County have various weather conditions, which puts commuters at risk
even though Pleasantville may be in the clear.” The organization is pushing to have commuter student representatives sit in on weather related phone calls as further measures to make sure that their voice is heard in making such decisions. In April CAB will be holding their Spring Commuter Day in which they will provide pizza, music and bracelets as a means of recognizing Pace’s commuter population. They meet on Mondays during common hour in the blue room of the library and encourage all to come. CAB can be found on both Twitter (@CABPace) and Facebook (C.A.B at Pace University). For all of those “snow days” when classes probably should have been conducted but ended up being cancelled, Pace’s administration was likely putting the safety of its commuters first. And for that, there is CAB to thank.
Light at the End of the Tunnel Sara Moriarty
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On-campus residents can only dream of infinite access to a personal washing machine and steady water pressure sans flipflops. The minor inconveniences of on-campus dorming make the commuter student’s lifestyle seem enviable to on-campus residents. While all Pace students are fighting the same war, the differences between the commuters and residents lie in the battles being waged by each. The Commuter Advisory Board (CAB) works to better improve commuter students’ life on campus. “We were founded in 2011 by our former President Bhagi Kannani,” said sophomore information systems major, business and security minor and current President of CAB Joe Jacobs. “As of now we are rebuilding our small organization of eleven members to keep consistent contact with the Student Government Association and commuters.” CAB was instituted when Kannani realized that commuting should not have to affect her level, or anyone else’s level, of on-campus involvement. Initially Commuter and Resident Students (CARS) was for both on and off campus students. Jacobs and Secretary Donte Kirby have been in the process of recreating the vision and mission statement in hopes of enhancing on-campus activity for non-residents. “The goal of Board (CAB) is to improve commuter-resident relations, increase commuter involvement and to promote commuter friendly programming,”
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Angeles, California. “The tunnel was established here because it was recognized as an impactful event that got people thinking about social justice issues. There was a direct need to bring this awareness to Pace.” The Tunnel originally was developed in very less-diverse universities in hopes of creating a greater sense of diversity among students. Pace, while already a very diverse campus, uses the Tunnel to make students aware of problems associated with diversity such as race, religion and sexual orientation. Diversity is not just about race, which the Tunnel of Oppression is designed to convey. “The ultimate goal of the Tunnel of Oppression at Pace, especially for this year, is defining what oppression is,” said Palma. “Every day smaller pieces of oppression will be especially focused on, as this kind of oppression is what may lead to larger hate crimes.” Student actors from the university will act out scenes to illustrate different examples of oppression. Ageism and gender issues in the workplace are only
two of the many examples. The goal of the acting is to bring the oppression faced by people on daily basis to life. These skits will, hopefully, make people more aware of the cruelty that goes on around them and inspire them to take action in ending or preventing these wrongdoings. A tunnel is used as a simulation of tribulations that many students have the fortune of not having to experiencing, making the opportunity a full-sensory understanding. “I’m really excited for this year’s tunnel,” said Palma. “The set-up and scenes have been changed, and there seems to be a lot of excitement within the student body.” This Tunnel of Oppression will be different than prior tunnels. “The scenes are not as quick,” said Palma. “You have to stand there to watch and truly process each scene; they are not as drastic, but they depict real things that happen.” The viewers in the tunnel will be watching situations that can occur anytime and unfortunately every day.” The scenes will be emotional and may be hard to
watch for some, despite the fact that they are not considered as “drastic” as they have been in years prior. The designs and setup of the scenes have changed in order to be more emotional. This way, students will get a more realistic sense of the oppression that occurs in our very own communities and may be more inspired to stand against such oppression. The Tunnel of Oppression will be taking place in Wilcox at 9 pm on March 12, 13, and 14. Students must register on Orgsync in order to attend. “The process is lengthy and cumbersome- staying on top of actors, taking care of props, setup of the tunnel, figuring out scenes, issues of oppression, marketing, and meetings all have to occur in order to put on a successful event,” stated. “I feel excited, anxious, nervous and stressed all at once, but mostly excited,” said Palma. Excited to see how the Tunnel will “play out,” coordinators and actors are hoping this year’s Tunnel will successfully bring a message of peace in diversity to Pace students.
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What’s Making News Beyond Campus? Erin O’GOrman News Editor
Erin.M.OGorman@Pace.edu Kansas, US – “Two rapid-fire snowstorms belted Kansas with more than 2 feet of snow this week. They caused thousands of accidents and all kinds of hardships — but they also produced very broad smiles from some quarters. That’s because in a place as dry as Kansas has been lately, a blizzard can be a blessing for farmers and ranchers. Imagine that your job is taking care of some 450 cows and almost half of them have either just given birth or are about to — all out in a pasture that has seen 2 feet of snow fall in less than two weeks. One thing you need is an old ax, like the one farmer Kirk Sours carries down to a frozen pond. He’s covered in layers of heavy canvas work clothes, with a big gray mustache and cowboy hat to match. Keeping the ponds open so they have something to drink. This pond’s in pretty decent shape,” he says. “I’ve got 16 dry ponds on the ranch.”” – Source: National Public Radio (NPR) Michigan, US – “On the shores of Lake Michigan, the tiny town of Ludington, Mich., is home port to the last coal-fired ferry in the U.S. The S.S. Badger has been making trips across the lake to Manitowoc, Wisc., during the good weather months since 1953. And as it runs, the 411-foot ferry discharges coal ash slurry directly into the lake. An Environmental Protection Agency permit allows the Badger to dump four tons of ash into the lake daily. But now, the agency has put the permit under review — and that means the Badger could stop sailing. But locals say the ship is a fundamental part of Ludington life — and brings $20 million into the local economy each year via jobs, motels, B&Bs, restaurants, gas stations, galleries and the bike shop. People in this town of 8,000 had a lot to say about all this, including Chris Hinkle, out running his snow blower. “I like the Badger. It’s good for tourism and things like that. I don’t feel that we should put any of my federal dollars into it though,” Hinkle says, referring to a one-time idea of using stimulus funds to help modernize the ferry. “It’s got to support itself.” – Source: National Public Radio (NPR) Rome, Italy – “As they begin the process that will lead to selection of the next pope, the Roman Catholic Church’s cardinals must first decide just when to officially start deciding, NPR’s Sylvia Poggioli reminds us from Rome this morning. Basically, as Sylvia says, the first order of business for the cardinals who have gathered at the Vatican is “choosing which day to start the closed-door conclave that will elect the new pope. The cardinals, writes the BBC, began today’s meeting with “prayers and ... oaths of secrecy.” It adds that “there will be a series of daily meetings leading up to a conclave, expected to begin next week, in which a new pope will be chosen.” – Source: National Public Radio (NPR) and British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Kenya – “The historic presidential election in Kenya turned violent in two polling stations near the border with Somalia on Monday. Kenya’s Standard Media reports that a little after 9 p.m. local time, 1 million votes had been counted. A total turnout of 14 million was expected. The early results, reports Voice of America, show Uhuru Kenyatta has taken the lead in the presidential race. Kenyatta is facing trial at the International Criminal Court for his role in the violence that marred the 2007 elections.” – Source: National Public Radio (NPR)
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Sink or Swim: The Augmented Pace Action Plan John Wrench
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“There is a cost to making change, but there is also a cost to not making change”, words spoken by Pace University’s Provost, Uday Sukhatme. At Friday’s meeting for the Augmented Pace Action Plan (APAP), the general topic of change and growth permeated the day, along with what appears to be a wake up call for much of Pace’s administration. The APAP is a strategic attempt to actualize those changes that Pace must undertake to continue as “viable” and “progressive” in the world of education. To begin the meeting, faculty were divided into their respective colleges, and then split again into fourteen different stations, each highlighting one of the fourteen different topics in the action plan. Included in these topics were the reduction of required credits to graduate, Pleasantville’s identity, and Pace’s U.S. News rank. Perhaps one of the most important topics for undergraduate students was a plan outlining a more effective use of summer courses. Currently, summer cred-
Photos from www.ngpharma.eu.com Pace is looking to make changes to keep up with the times. its are $883.00 per credit hour; this plan seeks to lower the cost to $506.00 per credit hour, as long as the student is taking 6 credits in one session. A faculty member in the audience replied, “It’s great that we lower the cost in the summer, but in the past it has been, ‘this course has a reduced rate, but it’s one that you don’t want to take’”. This new package seeks
to include many courses necessary for graduation - courses that may have slipped by undergraduate students on their way out. The Office of Student Assistance (OSA) has been an especially large help in discovering what courses students actually take, and what courses have come across as “less attractive”. This effort to improve
Pace is admirable to say the least, and the Augmented Pace Action Plan (APAP) has been presented in what is certainly a critical time in the field of higher education. The Provost called out a tendency of inaction in Pace’s administration, and what will befall the university if changes aren’t made for the better: “Non-decision making is a manipulative and lethal thing…at this point in time we need to make decisions”. Most of the thoughts entertained were centered on progressing Pace while keeping goals realistic; keeping in mind the cost of tuition and the time it will take to implement these changes. The theme of responsibility in the university was summarized well by Professor Gregory Julian, a professor of the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences: “There is no all-knowing Pope now… we actually have to learn ourselves how to live and act morally”. This concept was present in every facet of discussion, and in a large way the faculty and administration of Pace University have been awakened to the necessity for action inside every part of the institution.
Undergraduate Research Program Available for Students Erin O’GOrman News Editor
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Starting in the Fall 2013 semester, Pace students will have the chance to pair up with a professor to do a project for six months based on a topic that interests them. The potential opportunities included in this program are the gain of hands-on experience, a chance for increasing thinking and writing skills, and, something to put on a resume. After three months, the pairs write a report on their research and then another one at the end of the year. Students are required to blog as part of the project, via the undergraduate research website, www.pace.edu/research. At the end of the program every pair presents their findings and the winner receives 3,000 dollars to use the present their work at a national or an international conference. Last year’s winners were Doctor (Dr.) Jean Coppola and sophomore information technology major Marc Kowtko, whose title of research was Open Source Technology Website and Application Development. According to the Jan 2013 overview and progress report of the Undergraduate (UGR) Student-Faculty Research Programs many alumni of the program have had their research published. Doctor Susan Maxam is the program’s director and the University Director for Student Academic Engagement. “It’s transformative for students. That’s the word they’re always using with me. They gain experience in their discipline and it helps with their graduate applications and obtaining jobs. They improve their
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The Undergraduate Research Program gives scholarly opportunities to students. research, analytical and communication skills. And the topics can range; they year they go from looking for a cure for breast cancer to looking at how students use Eportfolio. Sometimes the students have a particular passion and they look for a professor with the same interest. Or professors sometimes choose students if they have a topic picked out, or we match them up.” To get in, students must be enrolled in an undergraduate program, write a one page essay and have recommendations from professors. “We look for students who don’t have experience, because we want to give them that experience; it’s hard to
get that when you’re not an honors student or a top student” said Maxam. In the program last year there were 15 students and 13 of them continued their education at Pace, while two graduated and went straight to graduate school. “We’re batting 1000 as far as I’m concerned,” said Maxam. In last year’s program senior communications major Bryan Robak teamed up with Doctor (Dr.) Paul Griffin from the psychology department to study the influence of attachment, rejection sensitivity, and gender and its connection with romantic break-ups. “This research has caused me to realize just how important and
interconnected all of the different fields of academia are. Additionally, I have realized that our academic pursuits are all striving toward the same end: to gain understanding. Whether we seek to understand ourselves, those around us, or the world in which we all live, it is through academia and research like this that we truly gain a better understanding of who and what we are,” said Robak. Those interested in the program must fill out an application and follow the criteria as mentioned above. The applications will be available in April. Any questions can be sent to Sue Maxam at smaxam@pace.edu.
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Getting Involved Without Going Greek tering the rest of the occupied space. If not the advertising that Greek organizations manipulate to attain popularity, perhaps the appeal comes from the infamy of the parties, or the unexpected step routines at the school gatherings. While Greeks make it easy to become involved, secular clubs and organizations may well a reason for the undercover advertising. “I joined the Accounting Society in January as an opportunity to meet potential employers,” said junior public accounting major Mike Saia. “Although my entering was very recent it has already helped me to land an in-
terview with a well-known firm.” The benefits gained from nonGreek organizations will present themselves when personal strides are made. Other students have taken initiative to indulge in their interests by creating an organization when few others were of interest. “I founded the Chabad club and helped to start the Glee club,” said senior communications major and management minor Sarah Friedson. “I was so involved in Jewish life before college and couldn’t imagine my life without it so it was important to me that I continue in my religious ways.”
In most cases, there are other students who are looking to engage in activities that may not exist on campus. The Chabad Club, which Friedson has also helped to turn into a Hillel (an international on-campus Jewish organization), now has ten members. Although many clubs and organizations are small in numbers, those that are active must have dedicated members that see advantage in keeping the organization up and running. All clubs are formed around common interests that better help students to connect. The smallest clubs on campus have thrown the biggest events.
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Colleges Against Cancer (CAC) throws the Relay for Life event every year, which even brings in community members. Desi Heritage of South Asia (DHOSA) puts on Bollywood night which is always a hit amongst every culture. Being involved doesn’t mean going Greek. “Pace is about the every-day reconstruction of self,” said Livingston. “A private education allows many doors to be opened, but no one will push you into any of them. You have to knock.” The soul search that takes place in college will not lead to success if optimum exposure is
not acheived. Step out of your comfort zone and walk into the conference rooms in Kessel during any given common hour. Put your name on Muslim Student Association weekly email sheet. It’s okay to try out for cheerleading even though the only affiliation you have with the sport is as a spectator on Monday nights. It’s not about what Pace can do for you, and not even about what you can do for Pace. What can you do to enhance your college experience and expand your realm of interest at the most exciting time of your life?
Keeping Chartwells In Check Andreas Christou
Featured Reporter Andreas.E.Christou@Pace.edu
Pace now has a new employee dedicated to bridging the gap between the university and Chartwells Dining Services, and making sure student concerns are heard. This past Jan., Clifford Mondesir was hired as the Compliance Manager for all of Paces campuses. Mondesir, who is an employee of Pace, not Chartwells, is tasked with making sure Chartwells is up to code with health regulations, safe food practices and sanitary conditions, as well as monitoring food services and relaying concerns the Pace community may have. This position was created by the Student Government Association (SGA) Administrative Task Force, working with Auxiliary Services, with the goal in having a Pace employee designated to deal with Chartwells and represent the interests of the university. “This was brought up at early Administrative Task Force meetings last semester, that it would be very beneficial to the Pace community to have a full-time staff member to work with Pace Auxiliary Services, not Chartwells,” said Harrison Davies, Student Government Association (SGA) Vice President of Administration, “Mondesir’s hours are flexible, and he will be doing inquiries throughout the semester, so that students will have someone to go to with their concerns and not feel like they are invading the Chartwells turf,” added Davies. Prior to his arrival at Pace, Mondesir was a supervisor at the New York City Health Department, and was part of the initial grading initiative that assigned letter grades to all eateries in
the city. He will be conducting random checks on Chartwells throughout the year, ranging from a walk through to a full blown health inspection. “Anything, whether it is a new complaint or not, I just want to know so that we can get it fixed,” said Mondesir, “Students can also contact Pace Auxiliary Services, who will get a centralized answer and find out if this is a common occurrence,” he added. “Clifford has been a great addition to the Pace community, particularly the Administrative Task Force, and I think now students do have someone to go to,” said Harrison Davies. Mondesir also attended the Feb. 22 SGA meeting where he spoke to students about his new role. “I think it’s great that we have someone from the university who is checking on Chartwells, and hopefully this will now give us the opportunity to have our complaints heard,” said freshman management major George DeFeis. “I like engaging with all of the Pace students, faculty, and staff, in bringing a sense of wellness to the atmosphere by helping further the relationship between the Pace community and the Chartwells community,” said Mondesir. He also added that he is looking out for the best interests of the Pace community, and is looking to make sure that Pace gets the most out of their partnership with Chartwells. Any student who would like to voice their concerns regarding Chartwells and their dining services can contact Pace Auxiliary Services, who will then report the complaints to Mondesir, and analyze which complaints and issues are more frequent than others.
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The Battle Between HIV Tests: Clinic Tests vs. Take Home Tests Maria Lane
Featured Reporter Maria.V.Lane@pace.edu
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is one of the most common and widespread viruses worldwide. It is reported that at least 1.2 million people are infected with HIV. It is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system and later progresses into a condition called AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome). An individual with AIDS is highly susceptible to acquiring different cancers and infections. Additionally, a pregnant woman could even pass on her infectious HIV to her growing child during pregnancy, birth, or even through the mother’s breast milk. HIV is commonly spread through sexual contact with an infected partner. It is spread by
not using condoms, by coming in contact with infected blood, and by sharing contaminated needles and syringes that are contaminated by infected blood. Unfortunately, there is no cure for HIV/AIDS and, therefore, it is continuing to pose a problem in the mortality rate of our society. Most people who are infected with the virus are unaware that they are. In fact, one in five people are unaware that they are infected with HIV. Moreover, it is hard to detect if an individual is infected with HIV or not, especially when not properly tested for it. Typically, an individual that wanted to be tested for HIV would set up an appointment with their doctor or at a clinic. However, there has been a somewhat new breakthrough that may increase the number of tests performed for the appearance of
this virus. A take home test has been produced and made available to the public over the counter. One specific brand, OraQuick, makes use of a saliva sample to test for the presence of HIV. Advantages of this take home test are that it is cheaper (roughly around 30 dollars), faster results (appearing within 20 to 40 minutes), the test is taken within the comfort of your own home, and it is readily available over the counter in local pharmacies. Even though the take home test seems like the way to go, there are some disadvantages to be aware of, as well. First off, by performing the test in your own home, there is no proper guidance by a trained professional to aid you. Moreover, OraQuick only tests for antibodies in the body and misses the initial stages of the infec-
tion. Therefore, it would not turn up positive within the first few months. This means you should be retested three months later. Most importantly, the test is only 92 percent effective. In comparison to the clinic test, although it is less affordable, it is more accurate. Clinics can test you for HIV through a variety of methods, using samples of blood, oral tissue, or urine, all of which have been approved by FDA. Therefore, by visiting a clinic, you could rely a bit more on the results of the test rather than from a take home test. In the end, it is your choice whether you feel one test is more efficient than the other. Both will have their advantages and disadvantages. Which test would you rather choose to go through with to provide correct results on such a dangerous infection?
The 17-Day Diet: Food for Thought Mary Alice Hall
Featured Reporter MaryAlice.Hall@pace.edu
Once upon a time, during the archaic Paleolithic Era of human history the Neanderthal wandered the Earth. This prehistoric period was distinguished by small herds of people, subsisting on edible plants and scavenging wild beasts. Unfortunately for us, the modern day inhabitants of the Earth, our metabolic makeup is greatly influenced by our antecedent – the Neanderthal. During the childhood of the human experience, food was never a guarantee. The body (which is paranoid) would store every precious calorie for future use; hence the reason starvation is the body’s default. When the body experiences prolonged low energy intake, it enters into a successive series of metabolic modes. Starvation is a defensive mechanism of recognizing that food is scarce. Resources are re-allocated in preparation for what could be an extended period without caloric intake. Sustenance high in sodium is desired during starvation for its water retention properties and its sugary pleasure is sought after for the quick energy deliverance. Before you punish and bully yourself, recognize that food cravings have a philological base: you can thank the cave man. It’s no surprise that the early cave people were very active since domestication of livestock came after the Neolithic Revolution. It’s very likely human genes evolved with the expectation of requiring a certain threshold of physical activity. Lucky us; we inherit a paranoid starvation metabolic defense yet gain the need to have a substantial physical exertion: serendipity at its finest. Fast forward about 2.6 billion years. What do you see? According to The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, more than 70 percent of the total daily energy consumed by all people in the United States comes from foods such as dairy products, cereals,
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What’s on your plate? refined sugars, refined vegetable oils and alcohol. That sounds lovely. The result is a country with one of the highest obesity rates, a high diagnosis of cardiac illnesses, and impressively profitable market of fast food. Yet again we find ourselves in an oxymoron; we like to eat oil and fat, yet we want to look lean and toned. So what do we the ingenious human do? We diet, of course. Many people enjoy following a “diet” at first. It is energizing to renew a commitment to clean eating and the prospect of losing weight; it’s enticing. The new “It Diet” is keeping pace with the desire for a quick fix. The aim: Lose weight in a controlled and healthy manner, in a timely fashion. The claim: Lose 10 to 12 pounds within the first 17-day cycle. Hence the name 17-Day Diet. The Philosophy: The regimen is purposely built to help you shed pounds quickly and permanently. The plan is centered on, “caloric shifting” to avoid boredom and keeps your metabolism guessing. The diet is presented in four easyto-follow steps that won’t starve you and provides a unique exer-
cise and nutrition plan that is easy to adopt. Cycle One “Accelerate”: strips your diet down to approximately 1,200 calories per day. The creator Michael Moreno, MD promises, “Weight loss of 10-12 pounds” of which most is water weight. Cycle Two “Activate”: The food plan is alternated with a slightly higher caloric intake. This is where the concept of calorie confusion comes in to speed up the metabolism and yields five to six pounds lost. Cycle Three “Achieve”: Moreno claims this is the stabilization phase in which healthier foods are introduced and weight loss slows to two to three pounds. Cycle Four “Arrive”: Indicative to the name, this phase is where you arrive at your desired weight. In this phase the individual follows one of the meal plans from weeks prior and indulges in controlled weekend splurges. During Cycle 1, individuals will intake slightly less than the FDA suggestion of 20 to 35 percent daily calories from fat. The diet is also lacking in the acceptable range of carbohydrate intake. But these are mere details.
This diet itself does have positive attributes such as clean eating and portion control. The concept of caloric shift, though, holds no scientific grounding that it will increase metabolic rate. The food plan also calls for no fruit after two p.m. which is slightly bizarre. Moreno claims,“it is harder to burn off these calories and they might get stored as fat.” Nutritional experts concur it’s not so much the timing of caloric intake but rather the total number of calories consumed and in counterpart burned. There are some red flags for those who are looking to complete or are currently participating in the 17-day diet or similar suits. Like any diet, the focus, cutting calories, eating healthy foods, limiting sugars, alcohol, and refined starches, and getting regular exercise are the keys to success. Beware: 17-day diet calls for subthreshold intake, 1,200 calories each day during the first cycle, which could be dangerously low, especially for an active person. The body may go into starvation mode if its caloric minimum is not met. For most individuals this is anywhere from 1,800 to 2,000 calories. However, there are splurge weekends during Cycle 4. But be mindful; a weekend of havoc could underscore your progress. In truth, most diets don’t work well. And why the hell not? If you put in the efforts, why does that notorious cellulite always find its way back to the thighs? Why does the stomach always feel the need to fortify a protective layer of fat around the abdomen? Well, you can “diet” your way to long-term sustainable health. Losing weight and the track to fitness is very gradual. Putting years of toxins and fat into your body is going to take a few months, at least, to rectify. A liberalized meal plan that reintroduces healthy foods in proper portions is a great starting block. If you start now, you will be ready for the itsy bitsy tinnie weenie yellow polka dot bikini.
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Why is Soy Good for You? Marissa Mignano
Featured Reporter Marissa.P.Mignano@pace.edu
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What’s do you know about soy?
Like almost everything we eat today, there is much controversy over soy: is it healthy or is it actually bad for us? Here’s the truth: there are many reasons why soy is good. It is a source of oil, it comes from the soybean, it is found everywhere like meat, potatoes, mayonnaise, pancakes, and muffins. It is a great source of protein, is low in saturated fats, and has no cholesterol. Soy is a nutrient-dense food. Many foods with soy contain a large amount of protein, unsaturated fats, fiber, B-vitamins, folic acid, potassium, calcium, zinc, and iron. There is no other food that contains this much nutrition. There are many proteins that we are told to eat or drink to keep us healthy, like eggs, dairy products, and meat. But these foods contain saturated fats, and are high in cholesterol. Soy does contain fats, but it is unsaturated and does not have cholesterol. Also, soy contains fibers that make the rate of your metabolism increase. The good thing about an increase in your metabolism rate is that many lose weight faster. Many vegetarians and vegans use soy as a replacement for their meat products. Soy gives the same, if not more nutrients than products like eggs, dairy, and meat. There is a 53 percent increase of improvement in overall health for people who rely on soy products. A common misconception regarding soy is that Asian food is full of it. And, therefore, since Asian food is not good for you, the assumption is then made that soy is not good for you either. Well, it’s time to set the record straight: Asian food is not loaded with soy and soy is not unhealthy to eat. It is important to know the nutritional facts of the foods you are consuming and also helpful to pay attention to new studies released regarding which foods are smart to eat and which ones will harm your body. Here’s something to keep in mind: soy is a product that is very good for you. There is no other product that has the nutrition that soy does.
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Clubs & Their Delusion of Grandeur His Hard Truth: Eros Ebony Turner
What’s Your (sex) Number?
Opinion Editor ETurner@PaceChronicle.com
As a social experiment, I decided to take my friend up on her offer to sit with her in a rope protected area of the club where a celebrity would or would not be sitting. I’d never had the experience of sitting in VIP and don’t really understand the hype of it, but like most things in life it is best to experience it before you judge it. What I found was a stunt-ery at unparalleled levels, immeasurable levels of delusions of grandeur and a false sense of power. I never knew that males could be groupies for other men to the degree that these men were. I never knew that just because a man allowed for you to sit in a secluded area he had free reign to put his hands anywhere he felt like it. I cannot lie; I did enjoy the $1000 glass of champagne with the firecrackers spraying from the cork. I did enjoy being away from the sweaty, elbow bumping crowd and the freedom of dancing on top of the couch. However, I was alone in this freedom. Everyone surrounding me was more concerned with impressing their peers than abandoning their stale, erect stance for more loose movement. Why are we so obsessed with looking cool when the obsession with that only turns into being boring? If I had suppressed my inner self that wanted to dance, drink and be merry I would look like the people surrounding me. More occupied with looking cool than going to the club to do what going to the club entails: having fun. Most of the people seated in this VIP section were not even celebrities; they were promoters for
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the club that doubled as groupies once in the presence of the celebrity host. I always thought that being ‘cool’ meant not turning into a 10 year old Belieber when in the presence of celebrities, but these men had no shame in their quaint obsession. They conveniently placed themselves in front of the lens that photographed the rapper gripping the microphone yelling obscenities. The photo-op was just so once the photo went viral they could post it on Instagram accompanied with the caption: “(Insert popular club name here) with my boy (Insert celebrity that stood in front of him and had no idea he was there).” It was hilarious to watch, but deep down inside I felt bad for all of them. Much like anything built on superficiality, it doesn’t last forever mainly because it’s not meant to. The feeling of power
that doesn’t lend itself useful outside of the club will leave just as fast as the DJ cuts his music on. The lights come on and the bartenders and bouncers quickly evade the area. The promoters, managers and clinger-on’s return to their one bedroom apartment they share with two other roommates awaiting the day they can return to the club again and live a false life. There is truly no pride in clinging on to a life to the point of obsession that holds no true value or weight in your life. These people put their self-respect and caution to the wind just to have a façade that only lasts as long as the music doesn’t stop. I enjoyed my time in the club, in “VIP,” but I know enough to life means so much more than being so high you forget to see the ground.
This is college and when people think about colleges the top 5 things that they usually think about is drinking, sex, drugs, sex (yes, I’m aware I put sex twice) and school work… often in that order. So let’s talk about sex. I don’t want to talk about your fantasies or who you’re trying to do the dirty with; I want to talk about how many people you’ve slept with. It’s interesting to see what kind of people have slept with a lot of other people and that’s exactly what I’m diving in to: your number. In my opinion, this topic holds too much weight in peoples’ judgments of each other romantically or even sexually. So many people don’t want to get involved with someone who has had “a lot” of partners but who’s to determine what “a lot” is? Is it 100? 50? 20? 10? If it’s just five, shouldn’t it matter more if they all happened in the one year that a freshman has been at college? Think about this; if a fourth year, graduating senior had sex with someone new each semester, that person is already near double digits and that’s not including high school or breaks from school. And still, they may have only had sex once every six months. In a sexually driven atmosphere like a small college campus, six months could seem like eternity to some. I’m not trying to imply that people should be able to justify every action with their needs,
but everyone has those sorts of needs. The real problem is when past sexual experiences collide with future relationships. I think that most people, regardless of their number, would be more comfortable being with someone with a smaller number rather than larger. But I feel like a lot of people don’t look at the positive side of that. Wouldn’t it better to know that your romantic partner has just had flings that have had no romantic basis? Then, at least, you know that you’ve already gained some type of importance in their life. Of course, I’d prefer a lower number in my girl too and I can only guess that everyone else would feel the same way regardless of any argument, but I hold a lot more weight in the way that the numbers happened. It’s a cliché, but it’s true that safety comes first. I’d be more comfortable with a girl who’s had protected sex with a dozen guys than one who’s only been with four people but been unprotected. At least I’ll know I’m safe no matter what happens. So next time you find out how many people a person has had sex with, think openly about how that person has lived their life rather than assuming that they’ve bad mistakes. And what else have we learned today, class? Don’t be silly, wrap that willy.
Is Subservience Better Than Selfishness?
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Claire Huxtable was the perfect wife, but was she subservient?
Ebony Turner
Opinion Editor ETurner@PaceChronicle.com
Women have been taught from birth that we have to take care of our man. While the values of current generations are debat-
able, I remember seeing what being a homemaker looked like. While I admired the women in family’s ability to work a 9 to 5 and still manage to have the kids home from school and dinner on the table, I see that relationships have taken a turn for the worse. The expectations of men have become more and more polarized from the health of the marital unit and this translates even deeper with relationships that have not yet reached marital bliss. Claire Huxtable of The Cosby Show, played by Phylicia Rashad, represented the role of a wife with such duality and tact. She, like many women, did not associate taking care of your man as synonymous with serving your man. “You see I’m not serving Dr. Huxtable, okay? That’s the kind of thing that goes on in a restaurant. Now I’m going to bring him a cup of coffee like he brought me a cup of coffee this morning and that young man is what marriage is made of. It is give and take, 50/50.” That was her response to her daughter’s boyfriend Alvin who expressed how surprised he was that she was willing to serve her husband. The association of giving being serving implies that little has to be returned to women
should they assume that rule of always giving. As a response, women give less especially if the effort is not returned yet the response to that reluctance is women being labeled as selfish. Subservience is seen as a necessity in order to find or keep a man, which can translate into giving up your job to relocate to wherever he is, putting their needs before your own and even going to the store solely to run their errands. After reading an article on Essence.com discussing ‘The Errand Girl,’ I realized how our generation has married the idea of serving with being in a 50/50 relationship. The writer learned that her behavior in previous relationships lent herself to playing the role of the ‘suga mama’ rather than the girlfriend, constantly putting their needs and wants before her own and not getting the same treatment consistently in return. She learned that being selfish is not something to look down upon but being selective in how much you give is necessary to building a healthy relationship with anyone. Once a person knows they are able to take without giving, they will never see the need to give as selflessly.
Not everyone is mature enough to understand that an equal effort is necessary to having a healthy and happy life. However, being able to navigate through those people is difficult when we let our maternal nature take over. Women are naturally inclined to give. Our maternal instincts lend themselves to giving selflessly, especially to the ones we love. But what human nature does not inbred is the ability to being selective in who we share this God given quality to – we weren’t born with the ability to give to the ones we love who love and respect us just as much. It is important as a human being to always look out for yourself first, and love yourself enough to know that it is okay to reserve certain privileges to people who have proved they will appreciate it. If being selfish means being selective, then I will gladly assume that title proudly. Subservience only benefits the person being served. It does nothing for the person who is giving, especially if said subservience is happening outside of service oriented job. I am not in the business of bringing community service into a relationship, and neither should any self-respecting individual.
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Ebony Turner
Featured Columnist ETurner@PaceChronicle.com
African American v. Black What is 40 Acres and a MacBook?
Whether it’s the questionable news headlines on Fox News or when we walk into Kessel and see all the same kids sitting comfortably on opposite sides of the cafeteria, it’s time to stop ignoring racial issues within our youth with our 40 acres and a Macbook - a modernized compensation for the world in which we are forced to live in.
Ebony Turner
Opinion Editor ETurner@PaceChronicle.com
I have always been a fan of all things politically correct. I think the best way to avoid unnecessary confrontation is to approach any conversation you have from a respectful angle that says everything without saying anything at all. It is mature, it is classy and shows some self-control. The only time there is no room for such passive aggression is in the realm of race relations. I don’t think the peace act is always the best approach when it comes to issues involving race, especially when the issue is within your own culture. Black people always show some kind of gripe with being called ‘African American,’ especially if they have no known tie to an African country. I mildly understand where they are coming from. Who wants to associate themselves with a place they have no real knowledge of? But what I don’t understand is the lack of wanting to become knowledgeable of a place all Black people come from. This is not even an opinion, it is fact. All genealogy from Black people leads to a country in Africa. All West Indians and Black Cubans have ancestors that arrived in those regions due to slavery or migration from Africa. So to then say that you do not want to be called ‘African American’ because you are not African
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isn’t valid at all. We are all African, we just do not all know where in Africa we originate from. For Black people, the best we can do is state the truth rather than spew ignorance because we have been educated on slavery for too long to not know what we truly are. There are cultures within the Black race that still keep us within the race but more culturally enriched due to the islands, countries and regions we forcibly lived in The real issue I have with the term of African American is not because I don’t identify with it. Technically, that is the perfect combina-
tion of words that describes my heritage. I am African thanks to my Igbo mother and American thanks to my father who is from Louisiana. ‘African American’ embodies exactly what I am, but when I hear it used by people who are not Black, I can tell they are saying it as a way to tip-toe around the fact that I am Black. It is equivalent to taking the scenic route home rather than the highway. It’s an excessive and roundabout way to call me Black. They say ‘African American’ not because they know it is my heritage, but because they don’t want to insult me. What is so in-
sulting about calling someone what they are? Black may be dark and negative in its literal definition but not in its cultural application. There is nothing to be ashamed of, but when you choose the politically correct way to say something, you’re doing so to protect the individual’s feelings as if being called ‘Black’ is shameful. The main reason for that is because the term ‘African American’ is not a description Black people created. African American has evolved from what we used to be called by other races which ranged from ‘Negro,’ ‘Nigger’ and ‘Col-
ored.’ Black, I presume, is a little too honest for mainstream use. When you say the word it can feel a little harsh as it exits your mouth. Our culture would rather be coddled by dishonesty than confronted with the truth of what we are. What we fail to realize in our attempt to not offend is that Black people are exactly that – black Being afraid to call us Black out of fear of insulting us is equivalent to the media using euphemisms like ‘the N word’ instead of ‘nigger.’ You can’t decorate or dress up our culture with a politically correct label that most Black people do not feel they even relate to. Our people were never called ‘the N word,’ we were called nigger. It was normalized term used to address us, belittle us and berate us, so if we are going to talk about it than we need to be honest in how we do so. Whether we are knowledgeable of our roots is a gripe we must deal with, but part of being honest about where you come from is being honest in how you discuss your culture. I am not ashamed of what I am, and I see nothing negative enough about my culture that I should be ashamed of it. My responsibility is me, and how I choose to internalize and express my Blackness. I will never refer to myself as African American on the sole basis that I would never want to use a term to describe my heritage that my heritage did not even create.
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High School Artwork Takes Over Art Gallery Samantha Finch
Entertainment Editor SFinch@pacechronicle.com
A new art show is currently on display on campus that reflects the student work of selected high school scholars in the general area surrounding Pace. The show includes the artwork from approximately 25 schools including Briarcliff High School, Bronxville High School, Mamaroneck High School, and Yonkers High School. Additionally, the display contains over 200 pieces that were made in many different mediums that range
from color pencils, to acrylic, to pastels, and digital photography. “It’s a once in a lifetime opportunity as well as an honor to have one’s work exhibited in the gallery,” said Fine Arts Department Staff Assistant Yvette Jones. “They learn about the nuts and bolts that take place in coordinating as well as learn about gallery operations involved in showcasing their artwork.” Jones is responsible for sending a letter addressed to all high school art teachers in Westchester County and the surrounding area that examples a detailed process
of submitting work to be a part of the show. This process includes a label process that is used both to submit and label each individual piece and to form an artwork checklist for the art gallery staff. All art pieces must be 20 inches by 20 inches or smaller. It is up to the specific art teachers at the high school to determine which collection of work will be a part of the art show and represent the high school. “In addition, it allows high school students to have a meet and greet session with our art professors and to explore the Visual Art
Tina Fey Visits Inside the Actor’s Studio ... continued from page 1 Tina Fey in her career choices. “[Saturday Night Live] was always a dream,” Tina Fey said. “I didn’t want to leave.” However, Fey went on to describe how she moved forward with her career, which included such projects as Mean Girls and Baby Mama. Fey explained how her high school experience also helped influence the film Mean Girls. When the opportunity arose, she explained how the idea of 30 Rock was initially to be a show that portrayed behind the scenes of a news station with anchors. Instead, the idea was pushed aside to have more of a behind the scenes of Saturday Night Live feel. [Liz Lemon was] a sliding doors version of myself,” Fey said, explaining the creation of her 30 Rock character. “It was me if I never met Jeff, my husband.” After being asked about the show coming to a close, Fey explained how during the final episodes, there were many emotions in the air behind the scenes. “It was a very close cast,” Fey said. “We spent so much time together.” Fey also gave students some advice when it comes to the industry, concerning directors and writing. “A good director makes you want to feel like you’re in a safe environment to try new things, you’re putting yourself out there,” Fey said. “The best thing for any writer is a hard deadline, and what I look for during casting calls is someone who doesn’t paraphrase and a person that talks fast.” James Lipton couldn’t help but ask about what many see as Tina Fey’s best work: her Sarah Palin impression. As the discussion proceeded, Lipton asked if he could see Fey’s improvisation skills by having an interview with “Sarah Palin” instead of Mrs. Fey. Although a bit hesitant, Fey agreed do the impersonation,
much to the audience’s approval. “If everyone had a gun, there would be fewer guns in stores,” said Fey as Sarah Palin. “Marriage is meant for people who wear two different types of swimsuits.” The crowd roared with laughter, as the interview continued. Fey also had the chance to showcase her new upcoming film, Admissions, set to release March 22 of this year. The event allowed students to gain a new experience. “I was interested in learning more about Tina Fey and ended up learning things that I had no idea about,” freshman nursing major Ashley Friday said. “I think it’s a good idea for an event as long as [Pace] provides transportation.” Transportation is planned to be of service to future events for the Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts. “This had been kind of a pilot, to provide students transportation to these kinds of events,” Dean Lisa said. “I’m always willing to help an organization or a group of students with transportation to these kinds of events.” SDCA hosting a trip to Inside the Actor’s Studio Tina Fey event allowed students to benefit the most from their college experience. “We haven’t been able to save tickets for students [in the past],” said Dean Lisa. “We thought it would be a good experience to offer students more opportunities in the city, because obviously we are so close to the city and the arts, and the actors studio is a big piece of that.” Students also feel that similar trips would be good for the student body. The Actor’s Studio offers students an opportunity to get a more in depth experience with the arts. “In the last three or four years, we have gotten much more interest in the arts from a co-curricular standpoint,” Dean Lisa said. “We have tried to see what students are
interested in, and right away, in about 24 hours, we got the spots filled up for the Tina Fey event.” Dean Lisa, herself, has enjoyed an experience at the Schimmel Center by getting a chance to see Jennifer Anniston at Inside the Actor’s Studio. “I‘ve always been a fan of Jennifer Anniston and was able to see her at the Actor’s Studio, it was awesome,” Dean Lisa said. “It’s such a fantastic venue. We would love to do more and get students to the other events that Schimmel offers, outside of Actor’s studio.” Students who attended the event were also able to gain an entertaining experience from the interview. “I enjoyed watching Tina Fey do her Sara Palin impression. It was impressive to watch,” first year psychology major Jenni Marques said. “I feel that [events like these] allow students to feel connected to the city campus and ensure that they benefit from what it has to offer, as well. The Actors Studio is a great source for Pleasantville students to visit the city campus for something both educational and fun.” Aside from the appreciation of the arts, it also allows students to utilize the services the Manhattan campus has to offer. “As professionals there has been an act to bridge contact between the campuses,” said Dean Lisa. After the success of the Tina Fey event, there are plans to continue providing services to the Michael Schimmel Center of the Arts. “While students are here their four years, I hope they visit the Actor’s Studio or an event at the Schimmel Center because it’s a wonderful center for arts and culture and it’s in our backyard,” said Dean Lisa. “I think if we are able to have students get that experience, The Actor’s Studio is one of the great treasures Pace has to offer.”
Centers educational programs,” Jones continued. “It also enhances ones portfolio, career goals, and perspective of the visual arts.” Pace’s High School Art shows began in 2007 and have been ongoing ever since. The gallery generally supports 200 to 300 pieces and thus receives a great deal of traffic from the family, friends, and professors of the students. The High School Art Show is one of the largest art shows at Pace. The Small Works Invitational art gallery is on display in the Choate House campus Art Gallery and is sponsored by Dyson Col-
lege of Arts and Sciences and the Fine Arts Department. To view this collection of artwork, please visit Mon. though Wed., and Fri. from 12 p.m. to six p.m., and Sat. between 12 p.m. and four p.m. The exhibition is free to the public and will remain open until March 12, 2013. For more information about upcoming shows or how to become involved, please contact Yvette Jones at 914-773-3473 or yjones@pace.edu.
America Officially Abolishes Slavery
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Do you know your amendments? DEREK KADEMIAN Entertainment Editor
Derek.H.Kademian@pace.edu
After 148 years, Mississippi can now say that slavery has been completely abolished. Who can we thank for this? Steven Spielberg. With the Oscar winning success of Spielberg’s Lincoln curiosity arose on what happened after the states voted on the 13 Amendment. For those who have not taken a history class in quite some time, the 13 Amendment was added to the constitution on Dec. 6, 1865. It states that “Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude, except as a punishment for crime whereof the party shall have been duly convicted, shall exist within the United States, or any place subject to their jurisdiction.” The second section of the amendment covers legislation in regards to the above statement. According to Dr. Ranjan Batra, a professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, the state legislature approved the amendment in 1995 but it was never filed to Office of the Federal Register. Regarding this topic, former Secretary of State, Dick Molpus, who served in 1995 said, “What an error to have in filing.” How did such an error occur, especially when it comes to something on which America prides itself? Even though it was
fixed easily, it still makes you wonder how this went unnoticed for so long. “This just shows how much of an effect the entertainment business has on Americans, it is very eye opening,” said environmental studies major James Ward. The incident brings to mind other issues that America is struggling with, like gay marriage and legalization of marijuana. States are allowed to have their own individual laws on the subject but due to the Supremacy Clause, Federal Law overturns some of these laws. “When it comes to things like slavery, it’s great that we have things like the Supremacy Clause that will insure the basic rights of the country,” said Ward. The film Lincoln additionally was brought under scrutiny by Connecticut law officials who found discrepancies in the way the film portrayed the state and their role in the process of adding the amendment. Congressman Courtney of Connecticut is requesting that the film corrects the inaccuracy before it reaches the DVD and Blue-ray format. Lincoln opened in theaters Oct. 8, 2012 and as of Feb. 22 made more than 178 million dollars. Spielberg seems to be having a solid year: two Oscars and changing U.S. law, what more could someone ask for?
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Setters Suffer Heartbreaking Loss CJ Dudek
Sports Editor CDudek@PaceChronicle.com
A season long trend served as the arrow in the Achilles’ heel for Pace in the first round of the Northeast-10 Conference tournament. On the year, the Setters did not win a single game that went to one overtime and could not pull out a win in extra time in the playoffs. The Setters suffered a gut wrenching defeat at the hands of the Merrimack Warriors 75-70 in overtime. With the loss, the Setters 2012-2013 campaign came to an abrupt close. The first half was completely dominated by Pace in virtually all aspects of the game. Pace cruised out to an early 12-5 run to open the game and rampaged to a 4328 lead against the Warriors in the first frame of play. The Setters were, in part, able to thrive so well against Merrimack because they continuously broke the press of the Warriors. With 13:02 left to go in the first half senior psychology major Allison Cleary connected on a jump shot as the Setters broke the full court press from Merrimack. Cleary finished with a total of
nine points on 12 shots in 44 minutes of play at the game’s end. Pace got 25 of their points from two players that continuously baffled Merrimack’s defense in the first 20 minutes of play. Sophomore special education major Margo Hackett put up 17 points in the first half and graduate political science major Brittany Shields added 12 points of her own and snatched two of her 13 rebounds in Pace’s early onslaught. While the first half belonged to the Setters, it was the visiting team that benefited from switching sides. Ashley Weissmann came off the bench with eleven strong points and Shelby Secor added ten points of her own as Merrimack slowly but surely shrunk Pace’s lead. The Warriors were able to dissect the Setters large lead thanks to a barrage of three point shots in the second 20 minutes of play. Merrimack shot 50 percent from beyond the three point line in the second half while Pace did not make a single shot from downtown after the first half of play. As the three point shots began to fall for the Warriors, Pace struggled to put points of their own on the board. Hackett had
four points in the second half, Shields added six of her own, and Cleary also only had four. Pace totaled just 22 points in the second half compared to the Warriors who put up 37. As the game wore on, Merrimack methodically hit jump shot after jump shot to make it a four point game with 40 seconds left to play. Jaclyn Lyons hit a huge three point shot with 24 seconds left in the game to cut Pace’s lead 64-63. After a free throw by freshman biology major Yuni Sher gave the Setters a 65-63 lead, the Warriors drove down the court and got a clutch jump shot from Chole Rothman with six seconds left to tie the game at 65. Hackett tried to rush the ball up court for an attempt at a final shot but the ball did not leave her hands in time. In overtime, the Warriors snatched an early lead thanks to another jumper by Rothman, but the Setters season was not done yet. Hackett connected on a jump shot for the last of her 23 points to tie the game at 67 with 2:41 to go in overtime. Shields also added a layup and free throw less than a minute later for the last of her 21 points.
Setters Beat Chowan Twice CJ Dudek
Yet the killer Warrior who struck the dagger in Pace’s season was Allison Wagner. Wagner hit a game-tying three point shot with 1:06 to go and took two key charges to quell Pace’s offense in the waning seconds of the game. Wagner finished with six points that were all accumulated in overtime. The Setters season ended with
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Photo from CSI Photo The Setters open their season with a sweep. The Setters took the second ilar balance for the Setters as they game of the day in the afternoon scored in three of seven innings in double-header against the Hawks the nightcap. Pace struck for two by a final score of 4-3. Although it runs in the second inning after juis very early in the season, coach nior psychology major Samantha Claudia Stabile is sure to be hap- Garcia belted a two-run single py about the early winning streak. down the left field line that scored Once again, it was pitching both Lange and freshman physithat set the tone for the Setters cal therapy major Erin Wood. against Chowan and this time it After Pace relinquished a run was senior biology major Kelly in the bottom of the second inFisher who scorched plenty of ning, the visiting team struck for pitches around the Hawks. Fisher two more runs in innings four and pitched six and two thirds innings five. It was a batted ball by junior of strong softball as she struck out biology major Kimberly Duffy seven Hawks on the afternoon. that began a rundown, which reAlthough Fisher did allow sulted in Lange scoring a run: five hits, three runs, and four Duffy was credited with the RBI. walks, the back end of the bullPace’s final run of the day pen stomped out the Hawks late in inning number five was more rally. Sophomore communica- conventional. Junior journalism tions major Caitlin McCann came major Rachel McMahon doubled into the game with two outs and in sophomore business managea Hawk circling first base. Mc- ment major Jeane Drury to give Cann walked one batter and then Pace the last run they would need. squashed the Chowan rally by With both wins, Pace imstriking out the last batter of the proves to 2-0 overall. The Setgame to secure the win for Pace. ters will travel to Virginia to play The offense maintained a sim- Bowie State on Mar. 8.
the Warriors rushing the court in jubilation. Next season will be up in the air with three starters, including their best player Shields, expecting to graduate this summer. Still thinking about next season could partially dull the pain of this defeat in a great game where somebody had to lose.
Setters Fall to Le Moyne CJ Dudek
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With spring just around the corner, the softball team began their campaign with their first winning streak of the year. The Setters defeated the Hawks of Chowan University 3-0 in the opening game of their season. Pace’s balanced performance in hostile territory bodes well for their season outlook. While offense appeared rarer than a Bigfoot sighting at times, the Setters were able to rack up enough runs in the game. Junior business major Lana Buchbinder smacked a two-run double to left center field scoring freshman business major Marissa Cerniglia and freshman communication arts major Katie Lange in the top of inning number four. Pace was able to maintain their offensive momentum the very next inning. In the top of inning number five, it was Lange who notched an RBI single that scored sophomore business management major Hana Wright for the Setters’ third and final run of the day. Pace won the battle on the mound in a big way. Senior psychology major Chelsea Shea gave up just three hits while pitching a complete game shutout. She relinquished only one walk in the bottom of inning number one and struck out five Hawks on the day. Although the Setters out-hit the Hawks 8-3 in game one, Pace left seven players on base compared to just five from Chowan in the first game. Yet in the second game of the double header, Pace was able to correct that disparity and still win the game.
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The Setters skid grinded to a disappointing halt in their last game of the 2012-2013 season. Pace fell on the road to the Dolphins of Le Moyne 83-52 to bring the number of consecutive games lost to nine. Pace finishes with an overall record of 9-17 and a record of 6-16 in the Northeast-10. Once again, it was junior business major Denzel Primus-Devonish writing his name in Pace’s record books. Primus-Devonish joined the 1,000-point club after scoring 10 against the Dolphins. The Maryland native also became one of eight Pace players to record 1,000 points, 300 assists, and 100 steals in their career. Short of the milestone by Primus-Devonish, there was not much that went well for the Setters as the game wore on. After taking an early lead in the game’s opening minutes, the Dolphins cruised out to an 11-2 run in order to separate themselves from the Setters. Le Moyne was able, in part, to establish a large lead in the first half thanks to guard Nate Champion. Throughout the game, Champion recorded 19 points while grabbing six rebounds and dishing out five assists. Although Champion certainly played up to his last name, there were three other Dolphins who were impressive, as well. Ryan Romich and Qwadre Lovell each had 14 points and Romich added nine rebounds against the Setters. Connor Mahoney also had 10 points off of the bench for the
Dolphins. The Setters also got offensive contributions throughout the game from two of their underclassmen. Freshman business major Salvatore Vitello scored a career high 16 points and added three assists on the night. Also, freshman finance major Eric Dansby contributed 15 points of his own for the Setters. Still Le Moyne held an advantage in virtually every statistical category on the night. The Dolphins shot 56 percent from the field compared to just 28 percent from Pace. Le Moyne out rebounded the Setters 50-25 and the home team scored 46 points in the paint compared to just 16 from the Setters. The Setters trend offensively throughout the year was to win close games in the high-50s or low-60s. Since Pace averaged just 63.9 points per game as a team during the year, the Setters lost most games in which the opponent scored more than 70 points. Even in a disappointing season, there were a couple of bright spots for the Setters. Junior forward Jonathan Merceus and senior business management major Keon Williams both finished in the top 20 in the NE-10 in points per game. Merceus’ 16 points per game ranked him in the number eight spot amongst the conference’s best scorers and William’s 13.9 points per game put him in the number 17 spot. The Setters are expected to return all but two players next season. They will be losing both Williams and senior accounting major David Eismeier, both graduating in May.
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Setters Best Mercy CJ Dudek
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After a tough Tampa trip, the baseball team broke out of their slump by pummeling the Mavericks. Pace ended their three-game losing streak by defeating Mercy College 6-0 on the road. The Setters offense, which scored just four runs in three games in Tampa, broke out the lumber against the Mavericks. Junior education major James Pjura belted a poor pitch over the fence in left center field in the top of inning number two to give Pace an early 1-0 lead. Although the home run was Pjura’s only hit of the game, it gave the Setters a necessary lead so they could just play defense and focus on pitching. Senior communications major Neil Pezzullo bounced back well after getting shell-shocked in Tampa. Pezzullo did not relinquish a run in his eight innings of work and gave up just two hits on
the day. The Harwich native also surrendered just two walks while he struck out three batters and improved his overall record to 1-1 on the year. While Pezzullo and the defense held the Mavericks at bay, Pace’s offense rejoined the party in inning number six. Senior criminal justice major Joe Solomeno led off the inning with a single to left field and did not have to stand on base for long. Solomeno was knocked in on an RBI double by junior business management major Jon Kovel to give the Setters their second run of the afternoon. Although Pace was able to score on a wild pitch in the top of inning number seven, it was the top of inning number nine where Pace put an exclamation point on their victory. The Setters were able to notch three runs in the top half of the game’s final inning thanks to their second home run of the game. Senior accounting major Bobby Horn led off with an infield single and junior finance major Mike
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The Setters pull out the win vs Owls. Rooney added a single of his own to place runners at the corners. One swing later for the Setters had all but secured the victory for the visiting team. Junior business major Chris Gili belted a three-run home run that landed somewhere in the greater Dobbs Ferry area to give Pace a 6-0 lead. The Setters did not score again after Gili’s blast, yet six runs were more than
enough for Pace to get their first win of 2013. While the offense came to bat, the Setters also were able to quell the Maverick’s hitting. Mercy college struck out a total of five times against Pace on the day and Mercy only got one extra base hit in the entire game. In contrast, the Setters both out-hit the Mavericks 12-3 during the game and also notched six
extra base hits on the afternoon. With the victory the Setters improve to 1-3 overall and have yet to play a game in the Northeast-10. Pace will hit the road again on Mar. 6 to take on Saint Thomas Aquinas with hopes of putting together a winning streak of their own.
Sports on the Side: Unwind About the Combine CJ Dudek
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This past week, Manti Te’o went to the NFL combine and was lambasted by the media with questions about the girlfriend that was as real as the lock ness monster. The kid answered the questions well and called the hoax ‘embarrassing,’ yet other than that, he went about his business trying to prove himself for the scouts and general managers of the league. Even after all of the memes, jokes, columns taking shots at his character, and ‘Manti Te’o Girlfriend Kiss-cam’ gags, Te’o’s talent outshines this particular scandal. So Te’o and the other 31 guys expected to be drafted in the first round in April really don’t need the services the NFL combine provides. It would not be any form of national travesty if the cream of the draft stock crop just up and decided not to work out at the combine. For the guys who are already going to get millions of dollars on their first contract, the combine is about as meaningful as going on a college interview when you’ve already received the acceptance letter. Granted general managers and scouts watching guys
Photo from extramustard.si.com First Round Guys Dont need the combine. jump, sprint, catch, lift weights, ber one wide receiver prospect they walk into Indianapolis for the workouts. It is their job to and condition does serve a pur- in the class. pose. The combine serves as a So give the guy who needs a watch countless hours of game plateau for the unknown guys chance his fare shake by telling film and hone in on a top playwho didn’t play in a BCS Bowl the guys who are going in the er’s strengths and weaknesses. If the GM determines that this game. A guy from Wichita State top 32 to stay home. who may get drafted in round It’s not as if general man- talent is worth x millions of seven needs the attention of agers and scouts are only giv- dollars it makes more sense to NFL teams more than the num- ing a crap about the best once spend the resources on some
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unknowns in order to have a deeper draft. Perhaps the most popular example of the need for a deep draft (that you will hear way too much about come draft day) is that quarterback from Michigan that was drafted in round six in the year 2000 by the New England Patriots: you know, that Brady guy. The Pats first pick in that draft was some guy named Adrian Klemm out of Hawaii and he was out of the league by the year 2005. In sports, when a college kid from a big name school is good, the entire professional community already knows about it. But when the schools are smaller, kids have the potential to fall through the cracks. In reality, the guys who are projected to be first round draft picks can afford to take the combine off and not face any major consequences. And general managers would be better off focusing their resources on the unknown guys in order to get more good players in the same draft class. This idea may not be as crazy as the Te’o girlfriend story, but it certainly is crazy enough to work.