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Pace Swimming And Diving Set Records At NE-10 Championships Weekend NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGAN SPORTS EDITOR
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The Pace Swimming and Diving teams were at Southern Connecticut State for four days of competition during the NE-10 Conference Championships. Pace was voted to finish fifth out of nine schools by the NE-10 swimming coaches. Day 1, Thur., Feb. 6: Women’s swimming and diving broke two school records. The 200-yard medley relay team of graduate student Kaitlyn Lynch, senior Georgie Goulding, junior Alexis Chocianowski, and freshman Colleen Carroll finished second with a time of 1:49.33. The diving team placed three of the top six finishers in the onemeter competition with sophomore Jenny Palladino finishing third with a 380.50 score. Junior Maria-Vitoria Bernardes and senior Megan Morse finished in 5th and 6th place respectively, with Bernades recording a score of 362.20 and Morse with score of 340.25.
The men’s 200 medley relay team, which consists of seniors Dogus Akay, Derek Slayton, and Matt McCann, along with freshman Jennings Soccorso-McCoy, finished with a time of 1:35.06. The women’s team sits in second place with 124 points, with the men in sixth place with 87 points. Day 2, Fri., Feb. 7: Lynch wins the first gold for Pace, setting a new record for the 50-yard freestyle with a time of 24.17. Akay won the gold for Pace, coming in first for the 200-yard medley, with a record time of 1:52.61. Women’s team sits in fourth place with 220 points, and the men sit in fifth place with 180 points. Day 3, Sat., Feb. 8: Lynch places first in the 100-yard butterfly with a time of 56.82. Lynch also placed first in the 100 backstroke with a time of 57.06. Junior Hannah Oleksak set CONTINUED ON PAGE 11
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Alternative Spring Break To Provide Relief TAYLOR LONGENBERGER NEWS EDITOR
Typically, students travel to Florida or Cancun for spring break, but the 2014 Alternative Spring Break (ASB) allows students to make a difference by providing relief to those affected by Superstorm Sandy in the Rockaways. Although the Superstorm hit New York City on October 29, 2012, many residents, especially in the Rockaway area, are still recovering from the lasting effects of the storm. “Students are representing
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Pace University on this trip,” Program Coordinator of the Pleasantville campus Caitlin Kelly said. “We are looking for people who are motivated, mature, and ready to give it their all.” Pace as a whole, combining both the New York City (NYC) and Pleasantville (PLV) campuses, will work together with the Friends of Rockaway organization to help recover and prepare the area for future hurricanes. The group will be connected with the St. Bernard project that helped with the original support given to the victims of Sandy. The trip for ASB will begin on Mon. March 17 and will run until
Thurs. March 20. On the first day, students will have transportation from the PLV campus to the NYC campus where an orientation will occur. Following presentations from possible elected officials, there will be a documentary screening and then the trip to Rockaway will begin. The students will be given a tour of the community and the areas that were hit the hardest by the storm. The next day, there will be volunteering activities with the Friends of Rockaway and a meeting with a community partner from the local newspaper, The Wave. Students will continue volun-
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teering and meeting with community members until the trip’s last day when students will return back to the Pace Campuses. Upon return, students that are involved are encouraged to compose letters to elected officials advocating an issue that each student personally would like to bring to the attention of the recipient. Students will also be urged to promote the trip and program and share their experiences with other students and faculty. “It is an immersive experience that has wonderful opportunities for those involved,” Program Coordinator for the Pace New York City campus Ashley Kuenneke
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said. Applications for ASB are due Fri. Feb. 14. Students will be notified of their acceptance on Tues, Feb. 18. The application itself requires basic information as well as a short essay explaining why the applicant would benefit the trip. Students attending the trip will be required to make a $100 deposit for participation that will be returned after all of the tasks of ASB have been completed. Students who are interested in learning more about ASB or would like to be in contact with students that have previously attended ASB can contact Ashley Kuenneke in NYC or Caitlin Kelly in PLV.
FLAPPY BIRD: THE NEWEST ADDICTION Opinion Page 6
As the generation of handheld games, we’ve seen Gameboy, Wii, and now... Flappy Bird? Our Opinion Editor dishes about the latest App craze.
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A new psychology SHARPP Lab has been established on the Pleasantville campus as of this spring semester. The new laboratory was created in order to have a central place for students to learn about Social, Health, and Relational Positive Psychology (SHARPP). Specifically, the research lab seeks to learn how people live and thrive in groups or dyads, and how the relationships of those people can affect the health and well-being of the individuals. “Our world involves a complex interaction between our social environments, the relationships we have with other people, and our health and well-being,” Assistant Professor of Psychology Dr. Angela M. Legg said. “The SHARPP Lab focuses on the interaction between the social world and our internal psychology, or our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.” Some of the topics that are of interest to the lab, as well as the students and professors involved with it, are bad news delivery, professor-student rapport, genetic testing, threat management, and doctor-patient communication. “For the research assistants working in the lab, they are gaining hands-on experience about how to conduct psychological research,” Legg said. “They are gaining critical thinking, decision-making, and leadership skills, and learning how to be part of a research team. All of these skills will help them long after they have graduated from Pace.” This semester, eight students were selected to be a part of the SHARPP research lab as
research assistants after completing an application process. These students are gaining firsthand experience with research from the beginning with the development of the study. They will research literature to better understand and inform the questions, undergo the International Review Board (IRB) submission process, run processes and tests, collect data, and, in the end, present their findings. According to Legg, one of the first projects that the research assistants are working on is a collaborative project with graduate students, faculty, undergraduate research assistants at the University of California, Riverside, and participants. The main focus of the research is on what leads people to undergo genetic testing. “I love that our research assistants here at Pace get the opportunity to work with other research assistants all the way across the country,” Legg said. “My long-term goals are to involve the research assistants in the research community by having them present research from our lab at university, regional, and national research conferences.” As the lab is brand new this semester, there are no specific classes that are in use of the lab, but the lab is still growing and expanding. It is hoped that the lab will be incorporated into the introductory courses of the psychology department, but it is still yet to be determined how the lab will be incorporated into the curriculum of Pace courses. Although the lab is psychology based, the opportunity for all students on campus to experience the psychological research firsthand is available. The SHARPP Lab is aimed to allow student participants to gain insight into
the actions and thoughts of the complex social world. “I truly believe in the power of hands-on experience, and the SHARPP Lab can offer that to our students. Reading or hearing about psychological research doesn’t compare to actually being involved in a research study,” Legg said. “Psychology has the power to open our eyes to new ways of thinking and interacting in the world, and my hope is that the SHARPP Lab can help bring that eye-opening experience to the students of Pace. For students considering research as a possible career, the SHARPP Lab can give them the opportunity to learn about the research process and to explore their interest in psychology” The SHARPP Lab can offer students that are considering research as a career with the opportunity to see and experience the process and explore an interest in the psychology field. Many questions about the process of researching can be answered through the SHARPP lab and the program that is currently in place. “The research process can be intimidating for students, and my hope is that the SHARPP Lab breaks down that intimidation and inspires students to learn more about what psychological researchers do on a daily basis. I’ll never forget how my own experience as an undergraduate research assistant changed my entire perspective about psychology,” Legg said. “The feelings of accomplishment when I presented my senior project and the relationships I made with grad students and faculty characterize exactly what I hope to pass on to the students at Pace.” For any questions about the SHARPP Lab please contact Dr. Angela M. Legg.
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New Pace OneCards To Be Introduced TAYLOR LONGENBERGER NEWS EDITOR
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Pace has teamed up with Higher One® in order to create a more efficient Pace OneCard for students, beginning Jan. 27, according to Auxiliary Services. The new OneCard will have two magnetic strips on the back of it, one to be used for on-campus purchases and the other to be used for off-campus needs. Pace assures students that directions will be provided to limit confusion as how to use the new card. Students are cautioned not to throw this new card away as it is a valuable device that will serve as the Student ID and Pace OneCard and provide easier access to electronic refund options. Some of these options include a same day deposit to the account connected to the card, transfer to a checking account, or a paper check that is
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sent through the mail. Auxillary Services has provided great detail in making sure that all students are comfortable with the shift from the old cards to the new ones. “If you already have a username and login to Higher One, please login where you will be prompted to activate your new card for both on- and off-campus use,” according to Auxiliary Services. “If you’re not sure that Pace University has your current mailing address, please take a moment to visit Pace Portal to update your address information today. Your new Pace OneCard will be mailed to your current address on file with Pace University. Therefore, it is critical that you verify your mailing address as soon as possible.” For students with questions or concerns regarding their accounts or their Pace OneCard please contact Pace University’s Auxiliary Services.
Snow Ball Dazzles, but Fails to Pack Willcox
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Lavishly draped and lit to impress, the Willcox gym transformed into a formal ball last Friday, Feb. 7. SDCA co-sponsored with Programming to bring back a retired Pace tradition, Snow Ball. Even with an unrecognizable Willcox gym, some students found the event to be missing a key ingredient: people. “We thought that it would be with a lot more people, but we did not expect for it to be as done up,” said freshman journalism major N’dack Fleming, an attendee of the event. “I was really excited for this evening mainly because you don’t really get to dress up at most events. My expectations were shocked; [the event] was beautiful and the food was good.” Catered by Chartwells, attendees were met with a meal of beef, grilled chicken, potatoes, carrots, rolls, and drinks. Preparation and set up for the evening began at 4:00 PM and the mood was high for those involved. “It all started with the 50 year anniversary committee,” Assistant Director of Student Development and Campus Activities Niki Fjedal said. “I went and asked students and everyone was really excited for the idea. It is a very nice event; I just wish the students were more enthusiastic about the event.” Students had the option of registering online months ahead of time for the event. Originally with a goal of around 200, 40 people registered to attend the evening. A person could be overheard saying,” it’s a really nice event; I just wish there were more
people.” The event not only consisted of a decorated banquet, but also a live cover band performance by The Projekt. The band was paid by the Programming committee which co-sponsored with SDCA. “We are hoping the people here enjoy and it’s something they want to bring back,” VP of programming Tameka Bazille said. Snow Ball, historically, was an event held in the past at Pace University. The event is believed to have stopped sometime in the 1970s. Upon seeing the Snow Ball featured in a past Pace yearbook, it was decided to bring the event back. As a free giveaway and token to the attendants of the formal event, snow globes were given away; each one containing an old photo of past Snow Balls. “The anticipation of how it would turnout was big,” said senior psychology major and art minor Larua Meli, who also took part in the Snow Ball committee. “I think it has a lot of potential, but, like any event on campus, it’s usually a small turnout for a first time event.” The lower than expected turnout has been a reoccurring trend for on-campus events. “I think that people don’t always use resources on campus, even though there is always a ton of events around campus,” said Meli, in reference to the culture on campus. “[Snow Ball] was really really well done; the decorations make it feel like it wasn’t even on campus.” Although the numbers did not exceed the expectations, the event itself ran smoothly and many of those who went to the event en-
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Pictured above, Willcox gym was transformed into a winter wonderland for the first annual Snow Ball.
joyed it all together. However, some students felt the initial entrance price, $15 a person, was too much. “I didn’t go because of the
price,” senior education major Kim Walker said. “None of my friends went because of the price and advertising. I didn’t see the perk in going.”
The event will be considered for next year, however the decision mainly lies in the hands of the student body.
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Pace’s CAB Bridges Gap Between Pace Profile: Commuters and Residents James Obuchowski OLIVIA BROOKS
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Although the commute from Briarcliff can become tiresome and the walk down the townhouse hill may be daunting after heavy snowfall, the Pace University dormatories provide students with much more than temporary warmth and shelter that on-campus residents may take for granted. President of the Commuter Advisory Board (CAB) David Holder, is in charge of ensuring that commuting students are equally as socially involved on campus as those who dorm. “During my freshman year I could only make friends with classmates because I had to leave to catch a train or bus, so it wasn’t easy to hang out and create relationships,” Holder said. The vast majority of the socialization that occurs on campus transpires in the dorms. Students are familiarized with their neighbors in the laundry room, communal bathrooms and in the common areas of the dormatories. Martin, North, Dow, Valley, Hillside, New Dorm and the Townhouses act as mini neighborhoods for students. Many stu-
dents refer to their Pace friends as their Pace family, due to the mass sleepovers and long-time friendships that started out in the dormatories. Commuters are at a disadvantage when it comes to social situations because they are missing out on the mingling that happens once the sun has set and students are settling in for the night. Pace happens to be largely commuter based, but the 9pm meetings of most organizations poses as an additional hassle for commuters. There are even some financial disadvantages that come with being a Pace commuter. “I remember during spring fling week, some friends and I brought some non-Pace students and were told we had to pay for their attendance, unlike the guests of on-campus residents,” Holder said. “They should change the rules for commuters; it’s not fair that the same rules don’t apply for all.” The advantages of the price that on-campus residents pay are often overlooked by the downfalls of dorming, like thin walls or overheated rooms. This charge is a cost that residents would not even know existed, had it not been pointed out by the commuters. CAB is the voice of the commuters and are working
on equality for all Pace students, no matter the living situation. “One of the most important changes put into place has been the weather notification system,” Holder said. Snow days and delayed openings have students compulsively checking weather apps. The automatic text messages that students are now receiving have been pushed and implemented by CAB. Ultimately, commuters are put at risk during the tumultuous driving conditions. CAB is currently working towards one more project with the Pace administration. “A better Pace bus schedule and synchronization of it with the mass transit train and bus schedules” said Holder, “so that students aren’t left chasing pavement and weathering the storm.” Public transportation can be a nightmare as it is. Syncing the Pace shuttle with the MetroNorth train schedule would make the lives of many commuters that much more bearable. Holder and his CAB committee serves to bridge the gap between commuters and residents alike. Meetings are held on Mondays at 12:10 in conference room C-D of the Kessel Student Center.
There are few things scarier for a high school graduate entering college. The last year of high school is a whirlwind of applications, test scores, prom committees, senior trips, and fingernail biting as most await the hopeful acceptance letter. Pace freshman, James Obuchowski gave the Chronicle some insight into how he has been faring his first year on campus. “I chose to come to Pace because of their great business school and 5-year Accounting program,” Obuchowski said. “I love the overall campus itself, the people, and the location. You can take a five-minute ride by shuttle to the train station and visit the city on the weekend.” Obuchowski believes the key to easing the stress of the first year on campus is for students to get involved in campus organizations or clubs that appeal to their interests. “I’m a part of the Setters’ Leadership House. I have spent the majority of my Saturdays volunteering with SPARC Inc.,
an organization that has Saturday class in Miller Hall teaching special needs kids a variety of things from Art to Music,” Obuchowski said. “I’m also a part of the Lubin Business Association and am the Senior Marketing Manager of the newest on-campus business, Pace Mart.” Aside from being comfortable with campus involvement, Obuchowski admitted that meeting people at Pace had not been difficult for him either. “The upper class men welcome us freshman. This campus makes you feel at home no matter whom you talk to,” Obuchowski said. “Making friends has always been easy, I’m an outgoing person, and coming to college away from home is a great way to meet new people.” While not all new students may be as outgoing as Obuchowski, he said that remaining calm can definitely ease the stress. “Don’t psych yourself out about being in college,” Obuchowski said. “Yes, it may be a lot of work to handle at first, but Pace provides you with all the resources you need to succeed and get the most out of your experience here.
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“People should know that if they see me around campus, I can always lend a hand or be of assistance, I’m easy to talk to and am willing to get to know anyone I meet!”
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OPINION
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Flappy Bird: Our Generation’s Latest Handheld Addiction SARA MORIARTY OPINION EDITOR
Wasting time for years- the futility of handheld games “It’s all in the geometry behind it, you got to angle him right,” sophomore criminal justice major Mackie Ferguson said on the app Flappy Bird, which has been on the top charts in the Apple App store for the past several weeks. “I curse the day I downloaded this app.” Ferguson looked down again at her phone, playing the game after a long day of class. Flappy Bird has since been taken down from the App store, but this is not going to stop those who already have it from continuing to play it. Our generation is used to having handheld electronic games, and the addiction to futile, mindless apps will probably continue. I sat in the commuter lounge in Kessel with three of my friends the other day. I went down to get some food, and re-entered the commuter lounge to a scream of terror. “What’s wrong,” I said with concern. My friend had failed to beat his high score on Flappy Bird, and had apparently felt the need to scream and double over in defeat. After making fun of this poor, defeated, Flappy Bird playing boy, the occupants of the table went right back to staring at their phones. Flappy Bird had taken over the dinner conversation of my table, and it was evident that Flappy Bird would be the main activity for the next hour or so. I was a bit disappointed, considering it was a Thursday night and I felt that going out somewhere had been forsaken for a session of playing an iPhone game, and a stupid one at that (at least in my opinion). These occurrences lead me to think about how much time is
wasted by playing apps. We all know this already, of course. I regret downloading Flappy Bird just as so many other people do. Whenever I am angered by not defeating my high score, I can’t help but flash back to first grade when I got my first Gameboy, and I would get angry with my younger brother for hogging the one Donkey Kong game we shared. Apps and simple electronic handheld games were designed distinctly for children and teens back then, and were often played during long car rides or during rainy days when you couldn’t go out for recess. But now, Flappy Bird is being played on a Thursday night in the Pace commuter lounge, offering me a chance to make fun of all my friends for being so obsessed with a game- which, admittedly, is really just a way for me to cover up my anger at my high score being a mere eight. As a six-year-old child, I had expected adulthood to come with a cell phone, intelligent conversation, and really nice shoes, which it has. But I did not expect adulthood to come with games that I would have loved to play when I was six, some of which are very similar to ones I had on my Gameboy color or Gameboy advance (such as Pac Man.) Back in the day, it was a feat when the screen on a Gameboy or other handheld device could light up. A light up screen meant playing games in the dark after we were supposed to be asleepa revolution that occurred circa 2005 when the Gameboy Advance SP came out (good times). Growing up, I thought I would read the newspaper more or perhaps spend my time drawing. But the time I spent playing games as a kid is still devoted to just thatplaying games. I think the same goes for many people in this generation. Time spent devoted to defeating high
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My first attempt at playing Flappy Bird felt like a flashback to learning to play video games when I was six. I quickly realized the game is completely futile.
scores is still spent on that activity, no matter how old we are. I lost my Gameboy color when I was seven, and I was nearly certain back then that I would never play a handheld electronic game again, contenting myself with reading and coloring instead. I was very wrong in thinking that. Futile and mindless games like Flappy Bird and Candy Crush Saga are continually played: there is no tangible reward for playing
these games, and arguably there is no intangible reward either. “It’s almost sarcastic, it’s like it’s mocking us,” said junior communications major John Robb on the simplistically-styled Flappy Bird. I was discussing with him the fact that there was no reward, no level up, no new “worlds” or places for the bird to travel. You turn on the game knowing that the bird will die, but not knowing when.
But still we play this and other games to waste time, upgrading game systems and handheld devices year after year since the 1990s. My suggestion is to put down the game and devote a little bit of game time to reading the Pace Chronicle instead. But then again, perhaps my suggestions and anger at the futility of Flappy Bird stem from the fact that my high score isn’t even double digits.
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The Point of No Return- Party Safely SARA MORIARTY OPINION EDITOR
Surrounding yourself with good friends and good people can make all the difference during a night out. Planning a night out with friends and having plans to be safe is very important before going out, but many people forget to consider the planning while they are out. Decisions made before the night starts can quickly change. On Saturday night, I went to a party. At the party, drinks were consumed, and drinking was discussed. And, before the party, decisions were made, such as who
would be the designated driver and at what time the drive home would commence. But, these decisions, made before the party even starts, are always subject to change. In my case, the decisions did not change. “I want to see you drunk! Here take this,” one girl said to another, all the while pouring some mysterious orangey-pink liquid into her red-solo cup. “Well, I’m DD, so…uhh, thanks, but…” said the girl who unwillingly accepted the solo cup and preceded to hand it off to me. I didn’t accept it. I had already decided on what kind of night I was going to have. For me, it was
going to be a “chill” night, one where I spent the night talking to my friends and going home before 1 AM, all the while being able to walk straight and wake up well and rested the next day. My friend and designated driver had also made their decisions. But most people seemed to still be deciding what kind of night they would have. It was the start of the night still, the time of the night when people scoped out different parties and different people, deciding which jungle juice tasted best and which people were the most fun or good to talk to. It was quickly becoming the point of the night, however, when
decisions needed to be made, or re-considered. The point of no return was soon approaching. By the next round of beer pong or the next beat dropped, there would be no going back. You would either stay sober, sober up, or say goodbye to walking and seeing straight. I am talking about the decision of drinking, drinking more, or stopping completely for the rest of the night. The same goes for other forms of drug use and general partying. By around 11 PM, the party is started and friends are found. By 11:30 PM to 12 AM, or later, perhaps after one or two drinks, the decision has to be made, prefer-
- a modernized compensation for the world in which we are forced to live in. time to stop ignoring racial issues within our youth with our 40 acres and a Macbook sel and see all the same kids sitting comfortably on opposite sides of the cafeteria, it’s Whether it’s the questionable news headlines on Fox News or when we walk into KesWhat is 40 Acres and a MacBook?
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It is easy to lose track of what’s happening during a night out, but try to make safe decisions an surround yourself with good people.
ably with friends. Who is planning on getting sloshed, hammered, high, tipsy, faded, what have you? Who is planning on drinking nothing but tap water for the rest of the evening? How are you going to get home, how are your best friends going to get home, or where are they going to stay? What time will the goodbyes be said and friends be found before the journey home? These decisions have to be made right before the “point of no return,” the moment when people decide to keep going or to stop going. The thing about these decisions is that they probably have already been made before the party or night out even started. How much drinking is to be done and what bus, cab, or car is to be taken home are questions thatt probably asked and answered as makeup was being done and outfits were being picked. But, the point of no return can quickly change things. People who claimed they would not drink might quickly change their minds as a cup of jungle juice is handed to them. Likewise, people who were going to drink might change their minds when they get to the party and decide they don’t want to risk getting in too much trouble, or perhaps just decide they don’t want to deal with a hangover the next day. The moral of the story is to always have a back-up plan and to surround yourself with good people who care about your wellbeing. Plans don’t always stay steady, but the people you surround yourself with should always have your back, as you should theirs.
NY Tail Docking: Unkind to Bovines JAMES WARD
FEATURED WRITER
The dairy industry began about 7,500 years ago with the first dairy farmers in central Europe. Dairy farmers have left their cows relatively unharmed during their lifespans up until the early 1900s when tail docking was first conceived. Tail docking is the practice of removing most of a cow’s tail when they reach about seven months old. This inhumane practice is often implemented by either using a docking iron, an emasculator, or an elastrator, band without the use of anesthetics. The purpose of this practice was to reduce the risk of having waste products being slung by the tail at farmers, as well as the perceived notion that docking would provide a cleaner cow that produces cleaner milk. However, over the past two decades, studies have shown that there is no scientific merit to the
claims of improved cleanliness. What the studies have shown is that docking causes distress to cows. Studies have indicated that docked cows suffer due to the acute pain caused by the practice itself, as well as the inability to swat away flies without their tails. Many farmers have declared that the occupational hazards cows may pose with their tails do not justify their mutilation. This has led to the passage of legislation banning the practice in multiple European countries, as well as several states, including California, the nation’s largest dairy producer. However, despite the decline in the implementation of docking, such legislation is having trouble passing in New York State. The climb to end tail docking in New York began in 2010, after New York State Assembly member, Linda Rosenthal saw a video of tail docking being performed that was released by activist group, Mercy for Animals. Appalled by the brutal and barbaric practice, Rosenthal studied up on
the issue and decided that it was time to take action. Rosenthal has introduced the bill that would ban tail docking to the assembly every year since then. However, the bill has died in committee every year, since it is up to the discretion of the committee chair to decide what bills make it on the agenda. When asked to comment, the committee chair of the markets and agriculture committee, William Magee, stated that the bill was undesirable due to his concerns on how it would impact the dairy industry. However, by looking at the example set by countries such as Germany, Sweden, Denmark, and the United Kingdom, as well the states of California and Rhode Island, it is clear that the dairy industry would still thrive, whether or not the cows keep their tails. If you would like to contribute to the abolition of tail docking, you can either contact your local assembly member or sign the pePHOTO FROM BRANDEIS.EDU tition on change.org. Legislation against tail docking exists in California and Rhode Island, but has yet to be passed in New York.
HEALTH & BEAUTY
The Pace Chronicle
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014 PAGE 8
Guys and IMS
Young,Broke, and Fabulous Already Have the Freshman 15? CATHARINE CONWAY
HEALTH & BEAUTY EDITOR
The two a.m. meat lovers’ pizza. The endless amount of carbs upon carbs upon carbs. The boxes of candy and snacks your family sends from home. All of these things are some of the contributing factors to a common weight gain title known as the “freshman fifteen” in college students. However, the average college student doesn’t gain anywhere close to a full 15 pounds, and the weight changes are due to becoming an adult, according to the journal, Social Science Quarterly. Researchers in the journal concluded that some students even lost weight during their time at their campus of choice. But the majority of students still gain weight from the non-existent “bed time” and regular habits usually found at family homes. “The reason why the weight gain usually happens is due to lifestyle changes — new environment with new food choices, added stress of being newly away from home, and new changes in physical activity,” says Gretchen Peyton, RD, a dietitian at the Center for Partnership Medicine at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago. As teenagers in college move into their early twenties, they fail to recognize the change in their bodies. Students do not feel their metabolism slowing down. Only do they notice when they step on the scale and 10 or 15 pounds have been added in the past six months. Also, with the workload increasing at school, the amount of physical activity significantly decreases. This mixed with an increased food
intake and high stress level leads to the body taking on more than a student desires. Ways to Control the Weight Gain Drink lots of water. Water can help regulate the body’s functions and supply it with healthy and pure substances. Regular consumption of sodas and beverages with high sugar content can sneak up on the daily fat levels and make them skyrocket. Make Healthy Meal Choices. Eating grilled chicken versus crispy with vegetables or a salad instead of French fries is an easy decision that can help tremendously. Choosing a turkey burger every once and a while instead of a double bacon cheeseburger can help control the overdose of that delicious greasy protein. Eat Everything in Moderation. This is the most important solution to all healthy lifestyle-seeking students. Eating one or two slices of pizza is not going to destroy all of the hard work, but eating an entire pie and the breadsticks with garlic sauce may not be the wisest decision in the playbook. Sneak in Some Exercise. A 30-minute run on the elliptical machine every couple of days a week can significantly change the life of a student not only for the fitness purposes, but also for the mental and emotional means. Sweating with an increased heart rate releases endorphins that are known to increase happiness and confidence. These two qualities combined can make a student unstoppable. Following these simple steps and staying dedicated can change the entire college experience, leaving it guilt free and 100% enjoyable.
CATHARINE CONWAY
HEALTH & BEAUTY EDITOR
For women, one week during every month is not the prettiest. It comes with ups and downs often paired with extreme irritability. The prejudice that can come with the term PMS (premenstrual syndrome) deems it only a condition found in women. However, men experience similar emotions that psychotherapist Jed Diamond calls Irritable Male Syndrome (IMS). “Irritable male syndrome (IMS) can be defined as a state of hypersensitivity, frustration, anxiety, and anger that occurs in males associated with biochemical changes, hormonal fluctuations, stress, and loss of male identity,” Diamond said. To put it simply, men become more irritable when they experience a drop in testosterone levels. “Again, there is the assump-
tion that women are hormonal but men are moved by logic. But the truth is, men are as hormonally driven as women,” Diamond said. “There are daily cycles with testosterone being higher in the morning and lower at night [and sometimes] men’s testosterone, for instance, varies and goes up and down four or five times an hour.” Many factors attribute to a drop in hormone levels such as high stress or change in diet. What the public does not recognize is that these causes can result in depression in males. Depression can create a domino effect of different outcomes. Some men, depending upon their upbringing, react in ways of violence and aggression. Others can hold in their emotions and have it bottled up inside. “What we’ve found is that one of the primary symptoms is denial. That is, men think the problem is anywhere other than in them. They think it’s their
wives, their boss, people on the highway…anybody but what’s going on with themselves,” Diamond said. Recommendations to regulating testosterone levels would be to stick with consistent diets and work out habits. Also, practicing stress-relieving exercises such as deep breathing and/or yoga are also suggested and encouraged. This would keep the body at a normal state, which would eliminate unnecessary bounces in hormone levels. Jed Diamond created a website for men to test whether they suffer from IMS, www.theirritablemale.com. “On that site, you can take a quiz that will score your answers and give you an idea of whether you are suffering from IMS or the man that you may be concerned about is suffering. The quiz will also tell you which of nine types of IMS a man may have,” Diamond said.
PHOTO FROM JEZEBEL.COM Sometimes male moodiness goes beyond dramatic teen angst.
Smoothie of the week:
CATHARINE CONWAY
HEALTH & BEAUTY EDITOR
Mixed Berry
Ingredients: •1 cup Frozen Berry Medley (I use the one from Trader Joe’s that has Blueberries, Blackberries, Strawberries, and Raspberries), but you can also just use frozen Strawberries, frozen Blueberries, etc. – pretty much any combination of berries that you like. •1/2 cup Unsweetened Vanilla SoyMilk: you can use any brand you like, but just make sure it’s unsweetened – and has only 0-1g sugar and 100 calories for 1 cup. For a creamier smoothie with more protein, use 1 cup soy milk. •Stevia or Agave sweetener, to taste (optional)
Directions: Agave or Stevia to taste (once the smoothie has been prepared) Note: If you don’t like Soy Milk, you can use 1 cup unsweetened vanilla almond milk (40 calories for 1 cup), or even regular 1% organic milk (100 calories for 1 cup). However, if you are not an organic person, 1% or 2% milk works just as well. PHOTO FROM THATORGANICGIRL.COM
ENTERTAINMENT
The Pace Chronicle
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014 PAGE 9
Phillip Seymour Hoffman A reflection of what’s hot in entertainment from the perspective of Pace student’s versus that of one eccentric writer DEREK KADEMIAN
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
The Pace Chronicle Senior Goodbyes
SENIORS
In the past 15 years, movie goers have had the chance to see Phillip Seymour Hoffman’s talent showcased on the big screen. The 46 year old actor died last week surrounded by heroin and used syringes. Hoffman had four Oscar nominations and won in 2006 for his depiction of Truman Capote in Capote. Known for playing characters with a lot of depth, Hoffman was regarded as one of the strongest character actors in the industry. “If there’s one thing I really respected about him, it is that he was a great character actor, which seems to be a dying breed of actors,” junior media communications major Joseph Robinson said. Hoffman struggled with addiction issues during his years in college. Twenty years later, in May of 2013, he relapsed and went to rehab for heroin. “It was pretty shocking because you couldn’t tell from the surface whether or not he had an addiction problem,” junior communications major Christina Cuduco said. Hoffman starred in over 50 films, many of which were Oscar nominees and big budget films. “The first time I really noticed him was when he played the villain in Mission Impossible III. After that, I started seeing him pop
up all over the place,” senior environmental studies major James Ward said. Films like The Big Lebowski and Boogie Nights were milestones in his career that landed him many supporting character roles. “It was rare that you would see him in lead roles, but when he was, he did phenomenally, I thought his interpretation of Capote was breathtaking,” Ward said. Hoffman is survived by his two daughters. My Two Cents: Phillip Seymour Hoffman was by far one of the most underrated actors of our time. From his time in the theater to his groundbreaking supporting roles in films, Hoffman was a pivotal member of the acting community. His ability to transcend into any character, regardless of their era, speaks volumes of his versatility. Growing up watching his films, I saw Hoffman become one of the most respected actors in the industry, which was well deserved. I think a lot of people may not remember him as well as, say, Tom Cruise or George Clooney because of his versatility. As I mourned his loss this past week, I tried speaking to a number of students about it. In return, I received weak or neutral feedback about the actor. Reactions spanned between “I didn’t know him that well” to “Yeah, he was good, it’s a shame,” and I couldn’t quite figure out why people were reacting this way. Hoffman played so many dif-
PHOTO FROM RAINDANCE.ORG
Hollywood lost another actor this past week with the death of Phillip Seymour Hoffman.
ferent roles, some comedic and some villainous. His chameleonlike approach to acting made him blend so often that it would almost make him forgettable. Seeing him in one role and then doing the polar opposite probably caused con-
fusion to some. The first time I saw Hoffman was in The Big Lebowski, which happens to be one of the films that inspired me to pursue a career in film. Years later his chemistry between Joaquin Phoenix and Amy
Adams in The Master reaffirmed my opinions. Rest in peace Phillip Seymour Hoffman. You will not be forgotten.
Artist Spotlight: Abigail Bucknor DEREK KADEMIAN
ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR
PHOTO PROVIDED BY ABIGAIL BUCKNOR Bucknor’s musical experience ranges from her studies at the Frank Sinatra School of the Arts in Queens to teaching summer camp kids to sing Rebecca Black’s “Friday.”
Students who have been to the annual Phi Sigma Sigma talent show or any talent show at Pace, have most likely had good chance to have had the pleasure of hearing the voice of junior Abigail Bucknor. Her soulful performances have become a staple at Pace talent shows and rightfully earned for them the term showstopper. During her performance last fall, she made the entire room fall silent as she belted out Beyoncé’s song “Listen,” which is exactly what happened. “Typically I like to think I’m a humble person, I just want to sing,” Bucknor said. “But, in those moments, I feel really big and I love the connection you have with your audience when you truly captivate them.” Bucknor, a childhood education major with a concentration in history, has the need and the passion for both teaching and music. The bulk of her musical education stems from the Frank Sina-
tra School of the Arts in Queens, NY, where Bucknor went through a rigorous course load of two or three music classes a day for four years. “We performed at a lot of awesome events, we sold out Carnegie Hall twice, we were on Tyra once with the cast of Glee, and then actually performed at a lot of business parties and Christmas parties,” Bucknor said. Since high school, she’s been staying low key about flaunting her skills by only performing at some competitions at Pace and singing in her church choir. She had originally planned on attending a conservatory like Berkley, Columbia, or Julliard, but the reality of the music industry set in, so she decided to take a different approach to it. “I just really want to teach, I love kids. I was working at a summer camp and I taught the kids ‘Friday’ by Rebecca Black. It may seem like an annoying song, but they pulled it off, in fact, they got a standing ovation, it was so lovely and it gave me so much joy,” Bucknor said. Although the whole Rebecca
Black selection may be disheartening to some; rest assured, Bucknor enjoys a vast amount of music. “I listen to a lot of classic soul music and jazz, it’s how I create my sound. I love Alicia Keys and John Legend; I think their voices are so smooth. I think there’s a lot of female talent out there that can’t sing, their voices aren’t being used properly and even if they can sing, their voices are being auto tuned and it sounds very mechanical, which I don’t think is appealing,” Bucknor said. Having such a strong musical upbringing between high school and her musically inclined family, Bucknor has realized the importance of musical education. “It’s important that we teach music, I’m so much better at speaking publicly and performing thanks to it. Music gave me my outward appearance of being calm even when I’m nervous, for instance I’m nervous right now, do I seem nervous? I’m sweating bullets. Music. It does wonders; it teaches you how to breathe properly, it will teach you everything,” Bucknor said.
SPORTS
The Pace Chronicle
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014 PAGE 10
Men’s Basketball Wins Two In A Row; Women Fall To AIC
NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGAN SPORTS EDITOR
The men’s basketball team improved their record to 5-16 with their second win in a row, defeating American International College 69-65. Senior Jonathan Merceus continued to break records as he recorded the 100th steal of his career, which helped tie the game at 14-14 early in the game. The Setters scored first, giving themselves the lead, but the Yellow Jackets quickly took the lead, and after a close score for most of the first half, they took off in the final minutes, leading the Setters 38-31 by halftime. Pace came back for the second half scoring eight points within the first two and half minutes, cutting down the Yellow Jacket’s lead to 41-40. After a two pointer from senior Denzel Primus-Devonish that gave Pace a 44-42 lead, the Setters never looked back, holding on to their lead. AIC kept the game close, but the Setters were able to hold them off. “We played great defensively in the second half, and that along with our execution on the offensive side is what allowed us to hold off AIC in the end,” said Primus-Devonish, who netted 13 points. Pace honored its seniors throughout the day, with seniors from the cheer and dance teams being recognized early on, followed by the men’s basketball seniors just before the start of the men’s game.
Both Jonathan Merceus and Denzel Primus-Devonish added on to their legacy at Pace, with Merceus posting a double-double with 15 rebounds and 20 points. Primus-Devonish led the team with six assists, and is glad to have had the opportunity to play at Pace. “I believe I have had a pretty good career here and I’m happy that the program has had a change in the coaching staff,” Primus-Devonish said. “I am
very glad that I was able to play under Coach Pat Kennedy for this year.” The first half of the double header on Saturday saw the Yellow Jackets defeat the Setters by a score of 60-43, dropping Pace’s women’s basketball team to a 4-17 record. Pace went on a 10-3 run, with eight points from freshman Shanice Allen, who led the team with 12 points overall, which cut AIC’s lead down to 21-20 in the
final minutes of the first half, but the Yellow Jackets maintained their lead and led 35-24 heading into halftime. Another offensive run was put up by Pace in the early minutes of the second half, with a 7-2 run closing the gap to 37-31. However, a lay-up from junior forward Krista Ferrentino increased the lead for the Yellow Jackets, one in which they did not surrender for the rest of the game. “It was a tough loss to see,”
said Jennifer DiMaggio, Pace women’s basketball alumni who attended the alumni festivities on Saturday. “But every team goes through cycles and right now they are in that rough part of the cycle, but it will get better.” Both teams return to action on Wed., Feb. 12 with the second to last home game, as they take on The College of St. Rose. The women’s game starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 7:30 p.m.
PHOTO FROM PACESETTERSATHLETICS.COM
Freshman Shanice Allen led the team with 12 points overall.
Women’s Basketball #
11 33 5 21 31
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STARTERS
Rachel Dortch Yuni Sher Shanice Maynard Shanice Allen Margo Hackett
RESERVES 4 13 15 22 24
Lovisa Hagberg Kirsten Dodge Alexa Dietrich Loren Kaiser Jeane Drury
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21 10 22 2 1 # 3 24 12 4
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Jamaal James Jonathan Merceus Jaylen Mann Kai Smith Denzel Primus-Devonish
RESERVES Ahmad George Nick Jackson Marcus Solomon Chris Frank
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SPORTS
The Pace Chronicle
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2014 PAGE 11
Pace Swim/ Dive Sets Records at NE-10 Champs CONTINUED FROM FRONT PAGE a school standard in the 400IM with a time of 4:45.71. Slayton set a school record in the 100-yard breaststroke with his time of 56.44, taking second place. Akay placed third in the 200-yard freestyle with a time of 1:43.57. The men’s team sits in fifth place with 268 points, while the women’s team finishes day three in fourth place. Day 4, Sunday, February 9: Pace women’s swimming and diving finished in fifth place, as predicted, with 545 points. Sophomore Kaitlyn Siriano placed second in the 1,650 yard freestyle with a time of 17:58.73. Lynch was named the Women’s Swimming Championship Most Valuable Athlete after winning three golds in 50 free, 100 fly, and 100 back. The men’s swimming and diving finished in fifth place as well. Next weekend, February 1416, the Setters head out to Rutgers University for the Metropolitan Conference Championships. All information was provided by the pacesettersathletics.com. For complete results check out the pacesettersathletics.com and check back next week for more coverage of the Championship weekend, with player and coach interviews.
Women’s Basketball Alumni Return To Pace NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGAN SPORTS EDITOR
Alumni from previous women’s basketball teams gathered together on Sat., Feb. 8, as the Setters took a 65-49 loss against American International College. Though Pace was unable to get a win, the alumni reunion gave these women a chance to catch up with old friends, while getting a chance to see the new chapter of basketball at Pace. “I always enjoy coming back,” said Jennifer DiMaggio, a 1988 Pace graduate who was inducted into the Pace Hall of Fame back in 1997. “It’s great to see the people you played with and the people you played for.” Taylor Losey, who stayed at Pace for two years as an assistant graduate after graduating in 2010, sees alumni day as a chance “to come back and bond with those people that you share so many memories with.” “It’s great to spend some time with old friends who were a part of that success,” Losey said, who led the NE-10 Conference with 87% in free throws during her junior year in the 2008-2009 season. One of those memories includes her entire senior year at Pace, in which the team ended up qualifying for a spot in the NCAA Division II Tournament Northeast Regional. “Towards the end of my ca-
PHOTO FROM STOCKTON PHOTO INC. Former Pace Women’s Basketball players were recognized at Saturday’s game. reer, that final season was really probably the happiest time for me,” Losey said. “We had a lot of setbacks in the beginning, lot of injuries; we didn’t really have much of a bench. But we were a resilient group, and we fought hard until we got that qualifying spot in the NCAA Division II Tournament.” DiMaggio helped lead her team to two NCAA Tournament appearances back in the 19841985 and 1985-1986 seasons, with the 1984-1985 season seeing Pace grab an NCAA East Regional Title.
“We had a lot of success during my time here, we had a lot of wins,” said DiMaggio, who helped lead Pace to a 96-26 record during her four years at Pace. It’s gotten harder for DiMaggio to return to Pace, since she now currently resides in New Jersey, but it’s always something she hopes to do. “I used to be able to come every year, I spent eight years living in the area, I was an assistant coach for that time,” said DiMaggio, who has the most career points in school history with
2,125 as well as most career rebounds with 1,254. “It was a great experience I really enjoyed being a part of the program here and being able to coach kids and be a part of the student life, but now it’s gotten harder to come back.” Losey’s experiences at Pace have helped her in her current occupation as an instructor for the YMCA near her home in Cheshire, New Jersey. “I love working with kids and my time at Pace really has given me a lot to pull from for my current job,” Losey said.
Student Athletes Show Motivation With Academic Excellence NATALIA ALVAREZ PAGAN SPORTS EDITOR
Pace University is known for many things such as its accounting program, nursing school, and academic excellence. Maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher can be difficult, especially when you add sports into the mix. Plenty of student athletes at Pace have achieved a high level of performance, both on the field and in the classroom. Just this past Thur., Feb. 6, the Northeast-10 Conference announced that 57 percent of student athletes at Pace were named to the Northeast -10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll for the 2013 semester. That ended up being 160 of Pace’s student athletes. Two of those athletes, tight end Luiz Ribeiro and goalie Leslie Robertson, were also named to the Northeast-10 Fall All-Academic Team. Both athletes understand just how difficult it can be to balance school, sports, and their social lives. “You definitely have to sacrifice a lot, especially your social life, the entertainment part of your life,” said Ribeiro, a sopho-
more majoring in Finance. “Even though it’s a lot of hard work, it’s my goal to do well because when you look at the competition when you graduate, I’m not only competing with other students from Pace, but also students from Ivy League schools who already have an edge. I need to do everything I can in order to make myself stand out.” Robertson’s goal is to get a 4.0 GPA, and although she has not been able to achieve that just yet, she continues to work hard in order to achieve that objective. “Along with athletics, I pride myself on my achievements in the classroom, no matter how difficult they may be,” said Robertson, a sophomore majoring in biology. “I came in as a student athlete knowing that the biggest challenge is balancing practice and games with academics, and for me it was easier to stay motivated during the season, as opposed to when I wasn’t playing which I know sounds odd.” Being a commuter, Ribeiro finds it difficult to manage his time between school, football, and work. “I usually have to wake up at like six in the morning for meet-
ings and workouts and stuff,” said Ribeiro, who had a 3.94 GPA last semester. “And then with my parttime internship some days I have to get up even earlier in order to do my morning report. So sometimes you end up having to sacrifice sleep.” The key, according to Ribeiro, is time management. “I had to know how to really separate my time in order to do everything,” said Ribeiro, who last
season totaled 22 receptions for 210 yards. Advice from Robertson, who achieved a 3.7 GPA during the fall 2013 semester, is as follows. “Stay on top of things always, the worst thing you can do is leave things for the last minute, especially as an athlete,” said Robertson, who led the Northeast-10 last season with 103 saves. “I also think it’s important to make use of mandatory study halls freshman
year, and definitely go to the library as much as possible.” Student athletes who were named to the Northeast-10 Academic All-Conference Teams met three sets of criteria, which included participating in at least half of the team’s games as either a starter or a significant contributor, achieving a cumulative GPA of 3.30 or higher, as well as completing at least one academic year in the athlete’s current institution.
PHOTO FROM PACESETTERSATHLETICS.COM Both Luiz Ribeiro (left) and Leslie Robertson (right) were named to the NE-10 Fall All-Academic Team.
ATTENTION WESTCHESTER UNDERGRADUATES
Student Commencement Speaker and Singer Needed! During the month of February, the Dean will be looking for graduating students who are interested in singing the National Anthem or speaking at Commencement. If you are interested in either singing or speaking, please go to our commencement site for additional information.
http://www.pace.edu/dean-forstudents/commencement-1