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Give the gift of reading SAM UNGER Executive Editor

As the holidays rapidly approach, many find themselves scrambling for last-minute gift ideas and inspiration. In a world dominated by technology and social media, a classic (and inexpensive) idea is the gift of reading. Books transcend time and space—they are a gift that can be enjoyed at a coffee shop, on the subway or cozied up in bed. Here are some 2019 book recommendations that lovers of literature and art alike are sure to enjoy: “The Institute” Stephen King In suburban Minneapolis, after the murder of Luke Ellis’s parents, Luke is taken to The Institute: a place where “you check in but don’t check out.” Stephen King returns with a new horror novel that features kids with supernatural powers who undergo cruel experiments along with secret government organizations that give a “Stranger Things” vibe to the haunting action-packed story.

“The Testaments” Margaret Atwood Set fifteen years after the events of Atwood’s 1985 novel, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” the sequel is narrated by Aunt Lydia, a character from the previous novel, Agnes, the eldest daughter of “The Handmaid’s Tale” protagonist Offred and Daisy, a young woman living in Canada. The three drastically different characters join together in the pursuit of justice and compassion in one of the most awaited novels of the year.

“Know My Name” Chanel Miller “Know My Name” tells the story of Chanel Miller, previously known to the world as Emily Doe or the “unconscious, intoxicated woman” in the sexual assault case at Stanford University in 2016.

This compelling memoir follows Miller’s victim impact statement which was posted on Buzzfeed, read off the floor of Congress and led to a change in California law.

Miller reclaims her identity, sharing her struggles with isolation and shame following the assault and trial. She intertwines pain with humor while simultaneously acknowledging the need for adequate support for sexual assault survivors within universities and the U.S. Judicial System.

“Find Me” André Aciman Aciman’s 2007 novel, “Call Me by Your Name,” depicting a powerful romance between a precocious teenager Elio and graduate student Oliver during the summer of 1983 in Italy captured the hearts of readers around the world. In the novel’s sequel, Elio’s father Samuel has a chance encounter on the train with a young woman in Rome that changes his life. Elio is now a gifted classical pianist, while Oliver, now a New England college professor with a family, is contemplating a return trip to Europe. “Find Me” speaks to the intimate and emotional idea of love and surrender that Aciman captures brilliantly in his novels.

“Oh, What a COLORFUL World” Kacey Musgraves Just in time for the holidays, Grammy-award winning singer and songwriter Kacey Musgraves released a “Golden Hour” album-themed coloring and activity book illustrated by her mother, Karen Musgraves. With 27 pages and a bonus activity page, this gift is a great way to de-stress from the semester and hectic final exams or papers.

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The Pace Press’DECLASSIFI DINNIAH BARTHOLOMEW Features Intern It’s that time of year again: University students are overwhelmed with school work, internships and preparing for the final weeks of the semester. The days leading up to winter break cannot come faster. Times like this are usually filled with caffeine, procrastination and definitely a few stressful moments. However, it is important for University students to remember to take care of themselves during this time. Here is a list of tips and tricks to alleviate end-of-semester stress to make finals week more bearable.

GO TO BED Although this may seem counterproductive, getting the proper amount of sleep is especially important during this time of the semester. University students may pull all-nighters as a viable way to get things done, but disregarding sleep can backfire by the time finals week arrives.

When people pull frequent allnighters, their brain stops working the way it should. Psych Central said, “Your brain cells renew and studies show that people

who don’t get adequate sleep do worse on cognitive and memory tasks.” This is very detrimental because people are doing all of this work, and not getting nearly enough of the results that they would need for it to be worth it. A tip to ensure University students are getting the right amount of sleep is to make a realistic and organized study schedule and try to accomplish all assignments during the day. Spreading the work out and working on everything in a timely, reasonable manner will pay off in the end. University students will retain more knowledge and complete work more efficiently, all while getting eight hours of sleep.

PLEASE, TAKE A BREAK When little to no breaks are taken, University students may feel burnt out when they reach the halfway point of their work. “There is a fine line between procrastinating and taking a break,” said Jayme Mika, a senior at the University.

“When our bodies are telling us we need to take a break, there is nothing wrong with doing that. In fact, it’s the best thing we can do. As long as we come back to studying when we feel better again.”

Taking advantage of short breaks can

Finals Survival Guide

improve concentration and progress in the long run. According to The Huffington Post, “Studies show in order to really grasp information, the brain needs time to absorb what it has learned.” An effective way to put this into practice is to take a 15-minute break for every 45 minutes of studying.

This is a productive way for University students to de-stress and give their brain the break it needs.

LESS COFFEE, MORE WATER Soon the University’s Starbucks will be open for 24 hours. Energy during finals week is worth its weight in gold, so it’s tempting to trade in a glass of water for a warm cup of coffee. However, the brain works optimally when the body is properly hydrated. Symptoms of dehydration include fatigue and headaches, and it is difficult to study and properly concentrate under these conditions. While University students may not want to give up coffee entirely, it will dehydrate the body, so it is important to keep a full water bottle nearby when consuming coffee.

GET SOME EXERCISE! Finals week can be emotionally draining, so try carving out time to exercise. This could entail going to the

gym, taking a pilates class, or just going for a quick walk around the block. The Huffington Post said, “Exercise helps you focus, it gives you additional energy, and it releases endorphins to make you feel better.” Exercise can help those who are feeling down during finals week or those who have not had enough time to do anything fun. A useful tip is to find out what type of exercise University students enjoy doing the most and dedicate 15 to 30 minutes of working out in the morning to start the day.

Finals week does not have to be a hard time for everyone. With proper planning, the dreaded week can go by really smoothly. The goal through these techniques is to form habits that benefit the brain to help get the best grades. It is also important to note that University students should not neglect their mental health during this time. During finals week, University students may feel pressured to take unhealthy measures to succeed in their courses, but if they follow these tips, they may notice better results than pulling an all-nighter could not offer.

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November Democratic debate highlights ANYA CIARNIELLO News Intern The Democratic Party held a 2020 presidential debate on Nov. 20. where the party’s frontrunners offered their opinions and arguments about the betterment of future America. Voters continue to focus on current topics and possible refinement in their government as they search for the candidate who can possibly beat President Donald Trump. Although the candidates had overlapping topical issues and plans for development, each brought their voice and unique ideas to the debate which successfully separated themselves from the others.

Former Vice President Joe Biden has been considered a strong candidate since the beginning of his campaign, however, voters are often reminded of his tendency to stumble during the debates. During Wednesday’s debate, Biden noted his support among African Americans and said, “The only black woman elected to the United States Senate” had funded him. Following Sen. Kamala Harris’ interjection, as Biden excluded her, he quickly corrected himself by saying he was endorsed by the first black woman elected to the Senate: former Sen. Carol Moseley Braun of Illinois. When discussing his involvement in writing the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, he inappropriately phrased his plan to combat the issue by saying, “We have to keep punching at it, and punching at it, and punching at it.” While Biden had a few of his infamous awkward moments, he expertly leads himself and the other candidates to talk about the plans to rebuild the coalition of voters that elected Obama, as he is still considered the most likable Democrat in America. When the debate focused on foreign policy, Biden noted that he has the most experience in foreign policy out of the candidates. He said that as president he would build alliances, put pressure on North Korea and end weapons sales to Saudi Arabia, holding them accountable by treating the country like “the pariah that they are.”

Sen. Cory Booker had unremarkable moments during the debate, except for his discussion of the black vote. Booker was quick to turn on Biden’s opposition to marijuana legalization, emphasizing the marijuana criminalization detriment to black communities. By challenging Biden’s claims, Booker was able to talk about policy differences that separate him from other candidates and reasons why he should gain the support of black voters.

He spoke about his support for raising the estate tax and taxing capital gains over a wealth tax, which would create more pathways to prosperity and entrepreneurship in inner-city and rural areas. In addition to possibly breaking Biden’s black support, Booker may have won votes from lower-income households as he described his experience working on tenants’ issues, criticized gentrification, and discussed a tax credit for renters.

Considered to be quite the underdog, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg has moved to the top of the average polls in Iowa and has a high chance of doing the same in New Hampshire. With that in mind, Buttigieg put his best foot forward and strongly spoke about his ways to unite the country after Trump’s presidency. Addressing recent critiques of his experience from Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Buttigieg said, “There are more than 100 years of Washington experience on this stage, and where are we right now as a country?”

Gabbard went on to accuse Harris of “traffic[king] in lies and smears and innuendos because she cannot challenge the substance of the argument that [she’s] making, the leadership and the change that [she is] seeking to bring.” Gabbard argued with not only Harris but also Buttigieg. Implying that Buttigieg wanted to use the U.S. military to combat the drug cartels in Mexico, he was quick to fight and refer to the claim as “outlandish.” Gabbard noted that she plans to subside the fossil fuel industry and transition to a green renewable energy economy. She also heavily discussed an institutional change to address racial inequality, including overhauling the criminal justice sys-

tem and ending the war on drugs. Unfortunately, these snippy remarks will be remembered over her dialogue on regime change, climate change, and racial injustice.

After recently cutting her staff, Harris had more at stake during the debate than arguably the other candidate. Her answers were clear and well thought out as she responded and gave insight to issues like paid family leave, foreign policy and black voter outreach. When discussing impeachment, Harris said Trump was engaged in a criminal enterprise and that justice for all was on the ballot. Referring to President Trump as the greatest national security threat, she criticized his foreign policy on climate change, Iran and the Koreas. “She has really strong opinions that can’t necessarily be backed up by facts,” says University sophomore Dania Mohtadi. “That being said, I believe every word out of her mouth. She has these great plans and knows how to talk to her younger voters and promise them what they want. And she says it with such poise, which is a huge adjustment from our current president.” Harris’strongest moment during the debate may have been when she talked about politicians showing up for black voters during campaign season but then not emphasizing their rights during their administration. She drew attention to the fact that black women, in particular, have historically been the backbone of the Democratic Party, but her confident and concise plan shows that she is prepared to be the face of it instead.

As one of the candidates who held their place on the backburner in Iowa, Sen. Amy Klobuchar is now rising slightly in polls due to her excellent debate. Not only did her passionate argument for the double standard that women face stands out, but her jokes certainly gained a few laughs. When asked to follow up about her recent comments that a female candidate with Mayor Pete Buttigieg’s experience probably would not have made it to the debate stage, Klobuchar rescinded the remark and went on to talk about the different standards that women are held to all while standing in front of the first female panel to moderate the debate. She included that the United States needed to restart negotiations with Russia about nuclear weapons when asked about foreign policy, specified how she would pay for her proposals and doted on her experience in passing over 100 bills and won red and purple congressional districts. While Klobuchar had frequent strong moments during the debate, another large takeaway was her unsteadiness and physical shaking while speaking.

Audience members may have been too focused on Klobuchar’s vibrating to pay attention to what she was saying.

Like Hillary Clinton, a few voters predict Klobuchar will soon be under fire and accused of possessing health problems and therefore being unfit to serve as president.

Sen. Bernie Sanders, who has been dominating both national and early state polls during most of the primary, was one of the few candidates who focused on the future of Health Care in America. He discussed Medicare-forAll, abortion and voting issues, but his biggest success of the night was his stance on climate change. Without hesitation, when the moderators asked about climate change, Sanders grabbed all audience members’ attention by starting with “Your questioner said, ‘What are we going to do in decades?’ We don’t have decades.” He began to list all possible disasters that lie ahead, in particular, the potential for a climate refugee crisis that sets off a national security emergency. Sanders spoke about his Green New Deal plan

LA Times and offered a suggestion that would have fossil fuel companies face legal scrutiny for misleading the public.

Bottom-tier candidate, Tom Steyer did not have memorable moments during the debate. Like Sanders, he focused on climate change and labeled it as his numberone priority, saying that he would declare a state of emergency on his first day as president and frame his policy through environmental justice. Later in the debate, Steyer was targeted by a question that asked him to respond to the idea that he has bought his way into these debates by spending millions of dollars of his own money. Andrew Yang was quick to defend Steyer saying, “Tom has been spending his own money fighting climate change. You can’t knock someone for having money and spending it in the right way.”

Currently polling in around sixth place, Andrew Yang may have successfully gained the attention of voters due to his excellent debate answers and emphasis on different issues. While bold, his answers were pragmatic and well thought, including his response to the threats to American society and taking the chance to speak about artificial intelligence. Yang has spoken about this rapid trend in computer science before and continues to persist in saying that it is a future threat that the government isn’t focusing on. He has gained his supporters by appearing completely comfortable on stage and broaching issues from a non-political perspective, like his mention that online poker will be legal under his administration.

As Buttigieg’s popularity continues to rise, Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s supporters are dwindling very slowly. During the debate she put the most emphasis on her Medicare-for-All proposal, beginning with passing a bill at the start of her presidency that would create a new government health plan that would cover children and people with lower incomes for free, while allowing others to join the plan if they choose. Her proposed legislation would expand Obamacare’s existing tax subsidies for private insurance, allowing people who work at larger firms to take advantage of it and buy for subsided fees.

While the candidates discussed great topics and plans, issues related to gun violence were largely ignored during Wednesday’s debate. After last week’s tragedy of another open fire in a school in California, killing two students, voters expected the candidates to have strong voices about their plans for gun reform. With a new generation of voters who continuously share their concern for the youth of America in schools and with gun laws, the missing topic certainly upset Democratic voters. “When the debate ended I was really confused. I expected gun reform to outshine any other debate topic, but it was ignored completely,” says University sophomore Giovanna Scaringi. The debate was an opportune time for candidates to express their shared concern with the public and their plans for positive change, but the overwhelming ignorance had their supporters question when their silence will be broken.

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Bloomberg joins 2020 race NAOMI BITTON News Intern On Nov. 21, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg filed an official statement to run in the 2020 presidential election. “I’m running for president to defeat Donald Trump and rebuild America.

We cannot afford four more years of President Trump’s reckless and unethical actions,” Bloomberg wrote.

I’m running for president to defeat Donald Trump and rebuild America.

We cannot afford four more years of President Trump’s reckless and unethical actions.

- Michael Bloomberg While he was Mayor of New York, Bloomberg was a member of the Republican party. Due to his late start in the election, Bloomberg’s team intends to focus his candidacy on big, delegate-rich primary states such as Cali-

fornia and Texas. His team decided to pursue a riskier strategy of skipping all traditional early-state contests in New Hampshire, South Carolina, Nevada, and Iowa.

Bloomberg has discussed running for president in 2008 and 2016, but this is the first case where he filed the necessary paperwork. An advisor to Bloomberg, Howard Wolfson, stated the following on their advertising approach: “The timing of our entry means that many candidates already have a big head start in the four early states, where they’ve spent months and months campaigning and spending money. We have enormous respect for the Democratic primary process and many friends in those states, but our plan is to run a broad-based, national campaign.”

Politicians from the four early-voting states are not pleased with Bloomberg’s decision to skip campaigning there. Chairman of the New Hampshire Democratic party Ray Buckley stated, “We are disappointed and frankly very surprised that any candidate would launch a campaign for the White House where their

path doesn’t run through New Hampshire or any of the other early states.”

Former Vice President of the United States and current presidential candidate Joe Biden said on the matter that “Michael’s a solid guy...let’s see where it goes. I have no, no problem with him getting in the race.”

“There’s nobody I’d rather run against than little Michael,” Trump said.

According to New York Times writers Alexander Burns and Katie Glueck, “Bloomberg is known to be a well-respected man, as he was elected mayor three times as a Republican before becoming an affiliate of the Democratic party.”

Bloomberg has said he will not conduct any public fundraising and will selffinance his run for president.

Former CEO of Morgan Stanley, John Mack, has spoken on the situation, adding that should Bloomberg run his team is “all in” helping his campaign financially. Bloomberg has also indicated he will begin putting $100 million towards digital attack ads targeting Trump.

Bloomberg greeting voters @mike2020 (Bloomberg’s campaign) on Instagram

MTA logo | Wikimedia Commons KELSEY NICHOLSON Editor-in-Chief The New York City Police Department is cracking down on fare evaders, or those who jump the turnstiles at subway platforms to avoid paying the $2.75 MTA fee. This November, New Yorkers might notice increased police presence on subway platforms, with cops even going undercover to catch fare evaders in the act.

Over 500 officers have been deployed around the transit system with the purpose of catching those who evade the fare.

Along with more cops, the city has been installing cameras in front of turnstiles to catch fare evaders on camera. University students who use the Fulton Street. station will be able to see a camera set up in front of each and every turnstile.

Fare evasion has long been a problem for the MTA. The city has estimated that bus and train fare evasion will cost the MTA $300 million dollars in 2019, money that could have gone to improving the public transportation system.

New Yorkers know the frustrations of the MTA—in January 2018, the subway was only on time 58 percent of the time. In 2019, breakdowns, construction, unexpected delays and service changes still plague the subway system.

Andy Byford, the president of NYC Transit, spoke about fare evasion during a news conference in September. “Every dollar that doesn’t come to us, in terms of fares that should be paid, is a dollar that we can’t improve in service,” Byford said.

After seeing all of the expensive cameras go up in the Fulton St. station, riders are unsure if their fares are being used in the best possible way. The deployment of the 500 officers in subway stations will reportedly cost the city $249 million dollars over the next four years. Instead of allotting funds to improving how the trains run, the MTA is using funds to catch more fare evaders.

However, those who are fined or arrested for fare evasion are disproportionately black or Hispanic, according to the MTA’s database of arrests. The MTA crackdown on

fare evasion is going to have the largest effect on lower-income riders and commuters of color.

University senior Mikayla Drab commented, “I don’t think the way the police treat fare evasion is right. They act like it’s a high-profile crime.”

Tensions are rising in subway stations and cars due to this police presence. On Oct. 25, police were filmed pointing their guns at a 19-year-old commuter, Adrian Napier, in a crowded 4 train car around Franklin Ave. in Brooklyn. Police stated that they were responding to witness reports of a man with a gun. However, when apprehended, Napier was unarmed. The NYPD officers still arrested Napier for “theft of services,” meaning he jumped the turnstile. This incident went viral on Twitter after the footage was shared by journalist Elad Nehorai (@PopChassid). Nehorai added in the thread, “In the car, no one was scared of the young man. Everyone was terrified of the police.”

On Oct. 26, the day immediately following the incident with Napier, an altercation broke out between NYPD officers and two teenagers at the Jay Street/Metrotech station in Brooklyn. One of the officers was seen punching the minors in the face. One of the minors is suing the NYPD for $5 million.

Protests have broken out in response to increased police presence in the subway. On Nov. 1, close to 1,000 protestors took to the streets around Barclays Center. They filed in from the streets surrounding the subway stop, with the protestors’ ultimate goal being to jump the turnstiles at the HoytSchermerhorn station. Protestors chanted, “How do you spell racist?

N-Y-P-D!” This protest was organized by Decolonize This Place.

“We needed to react quickly because what we’re seeing is this additional 500 cops that Cuomo has authorized are waging a war on poor people of color,” Amin Husain, an organizer with Decolonize This Place, told Gothamist. “It’s taking the form of fare evasion, and it’s bullshit…I don’t think anyone disagrees: there should be fewer cops and better service for the MTA.”

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EDITORIAL

You can tell a lot by the size of his toothpaste On commitment, dating in NYC, and travel-sized toothpaste OWEN MCGONIGLE Events Manager In a city as filled with tourists as New York, it’s hard to tell when someone is staying or merely passing through. In the world of dating, this all still applies. One minute, your Tinder match is five miles up the A C E line, and the next, they are approximately 1,462 miles away.

Most times, you sadly watch this transition happen and ponder on what could have been.

In some cases, mainly when you are desperate enough for some form of attention, you meet up with the person.

I heard of the story from my friend Ariel, who was the queen of balancing a well-versed sex life with a hefty load of academic work. Additionally, Ariel was not afraid to take control of the situation. Toxic dominant masculinity? She did not know him! The two of us reconnected over brunch at a local spot in the Lower East Side.

“Remember Lawrence?” she asked as she reached for the metal straw in her iced coffee.

(Yes, it was one of those places.) A large gulp indicated that the story ahead was one Ariel needed to prepare for.

“Cute guy from Havana Central?” I asked, to which Ariel nodded, her mouth reaching for another sip. But her wide eyes lit with the confirmation of his identity.

“So I went to his apartment the other night,” she continued and cleared her throat to ready herself for the monologue ahead. I sighed but knew that the inner columnist in me would love to exploit this later in my career.

Lawrence was a 24-year-old Londoner sent to Manhattan by his up-and-coming, yet obscenely wealthy, tech company, to spearhead their new office in Midtown. Having been in New York for a little less than a month, Lawrence had scored himself a rent-controlled onebedroom in the center of Hell’s Kitchen. After a three-hour evening class that allowed Ariel to fantasize about the perfect date, she agreed to accompany Lawrence to one of Hell’s Kitchen’s newest Cuban tapas restaurants.

Havana Central was quite literally a trendy hole in the wall. The entirety of the space was practically 20 feet wide and still managed to have rows of tables and a fully-stacked bar along a portion of the wall. And in the corner of the room, tucked away with fake palm trees and dim lighting, Lawrence and Ariel sat for their first encounter.

Besides the fact that Lawrence was a TypeA cute guy with clear skin, a defined jaw and loads of hair, his ability to spark and hold conversations hooked Ariel within seconds.

“These are such good

empanadas,” Lawrence remarked, as he reached for a small nibble of the corner of the already mini-sized appetizer. Ariel, who was too busy staring into his sapphire eyes, forgot to respond.

Instead, she fumbled over her own breath.

“Oh, yeah,” she replied, hoping that she didn’t appear uninterested. The reality was that she was very interested, so much so that she had forgotten to eat and appreciate the empanadas ahead of her.

As the night progressed, Lawrence willingly paid for the check and took both of the complementary coquito shots. Just when Ariel thought the night couldn’t get any better, and that she had had the best first date of her life, Lawrence popped the question: “Do you wanna come back to my place?”

Ariel completely stopped in her tracks. Was it too early to go home with the guy? she wondered. But, as singles in New York, was there a set time when it became appropriate to go home with a guy you were trying to date? Was it similar to the unspoken time period that needed to pass before we uttered those three burdened words: “I love you.”

Ariel pushed these thoughts aside and found herself in the elevator of an expensive apartment building. Used to the life of cheaper university dorms, she found herself a bit out of place but tried her best to play the act. And as they entered his apartment, 15B, Ariel found it harder to keep it up. The place was gorgeous: floor to ceiling windows, high ceilings and a renovated kitchen.

“You can afford all this?” she let slip and had to just roll with the question that possibly revealed her financial status. Lawrence merely shrugged.

“My company pays for it,” he remarked.

“Came furnished. I’ll be here until they need me to come back.” Oh, Ariel thought, He’s gonna have to go back.

“That’s cool,” she replied, without any form of genuine enthusiasm in her tone. But Ariel’s somber attitude was swiftly alleviated by the soft smile that stretched across Lawrence’s face. And as she glanced downward, and was left to wonder about what lied behind the denim, she accepted the unspoken invitation into the bedroom.

A few pulls at her skirt later, Ariel excused herself to the bathroom. She stumbled past his tossed away clothes, the other remnants of the room of a straight male, and found herself in an extremely lit, and modern bathroom. (“There was a steam shower!” she remarked.) But there was something beyond the steam shower that caught her attention, something so dire and challenging to their relationship dynamic, that Ariel could not ignore.

“He used travel-sized toothpaste,” she remarked, with a sense of genuine horror that I had never heard before from her.

Her eyes, already large, widened in fear.

The anxiety rising inside my chest alleviated into a swift emptiness of unexplained confusion.

“Oh,” I replied, truly not knowing how to go about the fact that maybe the guy didn’t feel like splurging on the full-size.

“You don’t get it,” she continued as her voice continued to rise past the socially-acceptable limits of being in a public restaurant, “Travel-sized toothpaste. He couldn’t even commit to a kind of toothpaste, so how was he going to be able to commit to me?” Still, I sat baffled. I found my iced coffee to be the only escape from the intense fear of Ariel across me.

“Well, isn’t he going back to London soon anyway?” I asked, to which Ariel furiously nodded.

“Apparently if he goes back, it would only be for a little bit, and then he’d return,” she explained, “But even still... I don’t think he’d be able to actually commit to me...”

I met her statement with a heavy silence. Not because I didn’t want to reply to her, but it was one of those situations that I truly didn’t know what to say. I was an outsider to the relationship, and a new one on top of that. I didn’t really have the jurisdiction to make statements on their state of being.

“So did you hook up with him anyway?” I asked as I lowered my voice to sustain her privacy among the other brunch-goers.

“Yes!” She exclaimed, as she sighed outward, and flung her face into her palms, “It was so nice.”

Ariel let herself rest on her hands, and couldn’t find the effort or dignity to lift herself.

In her silence, I was left to wonder: if we could buy our essentials in a travel-size, could we spark travel-sized relationships? If we knew a relationship would not be able to last in the long run, could we still go for it, knowing that our imminent demise was in the near future? Evidently, hookups could work in this fashion, but there was an even more confusing question at hand. In 2019, could we fall in love for a short period of time?

No matter the answer, I had a feeling that Ariel was only looking to buy in bulk.

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Hello Pace!

Thank you for picking up the third issue of The Pace Press! It will be the last issue of the semester, but keep an eye out in February for our first issue of the spring semester!

This issue’s theme is “Winter Wonderland” as a way to celebrate the upcoming holiday season and colder weather! In addition to our winter-themed articles, you can find a Decades Spread on pages 7–9. As the 2010s come to a close, The Pace Press wanted to celebrate everything that has happened in the past ten years! The Decades Review will feature the top news stories of the ‘10s, the defining meme of each year, and then standout albums from over the course of the decade!

You may also notice that The Pace Press has a new look!

We wanted to modernize the design of the paper, including a brand new logo that you can see on our social media pages (@thepacepress on Twitter & Instagram). Moving into the 2020s, we wanted a new look that felt fresh and clean while still feeling like The Pace Press.

Study hard for finals, and enjoy your holidays! Keep an eye on our social media platforms over winter break for more articles, and we’ll see you in 2020!

Best,

Kelsey Tice Nicholson Editor-in-Chief

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Top news stories of the 2010s ALEX PUGA News Editor The 2010s have been quite the decade when it comes to breaking news. Not only has this decade been full of natural disasters, but it was also filled with plenty of protests, social justice movements and political intrigue. From one of history’s most controversial presidents to marches for social change, new technology to new information and new activists and anarchists, here are the most important news stories and events of the 2010s. May 2020 bring even more change.

2010

Barack Obama announces the Affordable Care Act Apple launches its new technology, the iPad Instagram launches one of the first photo sharing mobile phone apps 7.0 earthquake hits Haiti

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Occupy Wall Street protest breaks out against economic inequality Snapchat launches Osama bin Laden is killed in his hideout neighboring Pakistan Prince William marries Kate Middleton before a TV audience of 2 million

2014 The One World Trade Center opens Anti-war protests break out in Russia Malaysia Airlines flight 370 disappears, along with its 239 passengers First United States Ebola death occurs in Dallas

2016 Donald Trump wins the 2016 Election The Brexit vote for the United Kingdom to leave the European Union passes Obama declares the Flint, Michigan water crisis a national emergency An anti-LGBT mass shooting takes place at the Pulse Nightclub

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2013 Edward Snowden leaks NSA global surveillance documents through The Guardian.

The Black Lives Matter movement is established The Boston Marathon Bombing occurs Netflix launches its first original series, “House of Cards”

2015 The e-cigarette company Juul is invented Same-sex marriage is legalized in the United States Coordinated terrorist attacks hit Paris and Saint-Denis Caitlyn Jenner comes out as transgender

2018 Provost Vanya Quiñones arrives at the University March for Our Lives protests break out over gun control laws Border control crisis grows due to family separation Christine Blasey Ford faces off against Brett Kavanaugh due to his Supreme Court appointment

2019 University completes phase one of the Master Plan U.S. women’s national soccer team wins the World Cup for the fourth time Trump impeachment inquiry begins Hong Kong protests break out over the Fugitive Offenders amendment bill and growing civil liberties concerns

PHOTO CREDITS: [2010] Wikipedia | [2011] Wikipedia | [2012] The Independent | [2012] Hachette | [2013] Wikimedia Commons | [2014] Wikimedia Commons | [2015] Ted Eytan / Flickr | [2016] Michael Vadon / Flickr | [2017] Wikimedia Commons | [2018] Wikimedia Commons | [2019] Wikipedia

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Defining albums of the decade BRITNI DUNN & BART CARMODY Arts Editor & Arts Intern

The past ten years have been revolutionary for music. With the age of streaming in full swing, music is even more accessible and frequently put out. There have been too many wonderful achievements in the music industry in the 2010s to put in a single list, but we have compiled some of our favorite albums from over the years, as well as some of the most recognizable and popular music released in the last decade. From “Hamilton” to Lana Del Rey, we have compiled albums based on their achievements and quality, not their genre. Considering all of the great music that has come about in the 2010s, the 2020s are sure to be full of bops.

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“Plastic Beach” Gorillaz “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” Kanye West “Sigh No More” Mumford and Sons “For Emma, Forever Ago” Bon Iver “This is Happening” LCD Soundsystem “Loud” Rihanna

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“21” Adele “4” Beyoncé “Teenage Dream” Katy Perry “Helplessness Blues” Fleet Foxes “Twin Fantasy” Carseat Headrest “Ceremonials” Florence + The Machine

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“In the Lonely Hour” Sam Smith “LP1” FKA Twigs “Ultraviolence” Lana Del Rey “1989” Taylor Swift “Broke With Expensive Taste” Azealia Banks “The Pinkprint” Nicki Minaj

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“Lemonade” Beyoncé “Blond” Frank Ocean “Coloring Book” Chance the Rapper “This is Acting” Sia “Death of a Bachelor” Panic! At the Disco “A Seat at the Table” Solange

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“Melodrama” Lorde “Ctrl” SZA “24k Magic” Bruno Mars “Divide” Ed Sheeran “Harry Styles” Harry Styles “Arca” Arca

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“Channel Orange” Frank Ocean “Red” Taylor Swift “Good Kid, M.A.A.D. City” Kendrick Lamar “No Love Deep Web” DEATH GRIPS “House of Balloons” The Weeknd “Lonerism” Tame Impala

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“Yeezus” Kanye West “Pure Heroin” Lorde

“ARTPOP” Lady Gaga

“Paramore” Paramore

“Random Access Memories” Daft Punk

“Long.Live. A$AP” A$AP Rocky

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“To Pimp a Butterfly” Kendrick Lamar “Carrie & Lowell” Sufjan Stephens

“25” Adele

“Hamilton: An American Musical” Cast of Hamilton “Rodeo” Travis Scott

“Barter 6” Young Thug

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“Golden Hour” Kacey Musgraves “A Brief Inquiry into Online Relationships” the 1975

“Sweetener” Ariana Grande “Isolation” Kali Uchis “El Mal Querer”Rosalía “Little Dark Age” MGMT

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“When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?” Billie Eilish

“Cuz I Love You” Lizzo

“Happiness Begins” The Jonas Brothers

“Norman F*CKING ROCKWELL” Lana Del Rey

“Father of the Bride” Vampire Weekend

“Igor” Tyler the Creator

PHOTO CREDITS: [2010] Kanye West, Amazon | [2011] Adele, Wikipedia | [2012] Kendrick Lamar, Wikipedia | [2013] Lady Gaga, Wikipedia | [2014] Taylor Swift, Wikipedia | [2015] Hamilton, Wikipedia | [2016] Beyoncé, Wikipedia | [2017] Lorde, Wikipedia | [2018] Ariana Grande, Wikipedia | [2019] Billie Eilish, Wikipedia

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Memes throughout the decade BARBARA RUCCI Features Editor

As 2019 comes to a close, the final month of the decade will be a time of reflection. Through the good and the bad, there is no doubt that there has been significant growth when comparing 2010 to now. Memes, humorous photos and videos spread across the Internet in a repetitive format, have given online communities plenty of laughs over the past 10 years. While it is impossible to gather all of the best memes over the decade into a single article, below is a list featuring one popular meme for each year. Hopefully, the number of memes only continues to grow in the foreseeable future.

2010: TROLOLO Posted on YouTube in 2009, the video of a SovietRussian performer named Edward Khil went viral in 2010.

According to The Washington Post, the song released in 1976 is actually titled “I Am Glad, ‘Cause I’m Finally Returning Back Home.” After the video went viral, users referred to Khil as Mr. Trololo.

2011: NYAN CAT It is no secret that cats are often known as memeworthy content, and Nyan cat is one of the original cat memes. This YouTube video features a cartoon cat flying with a PopTart on its torso with a Japanese pop song playing in the background. As it glides across the sky, a rainbow trail follows behind it.

2014: ALEX FROM TARGET Alex LaBeouf, a 16-year-old Target cashier, was working when a customer snapped a picture of him at work and posted it on Twitter (@auscalum). The photo caught the attention of users who found him attractive.

On social media, the hashtag #AlexFromTarget trended and he made a guest appearance on “Ellen.”

2016: ARTHUR FIST The photo of cartoon character Arthur’s fist made social media users laugh due to its simplicity and relatability. The photo was first on Twitter (@ AlmostJT) in July.

She captioned the photo, “This is just a pic of Arthur’s fist but idk how I feel that it’s just so relatable. So many emotions in one fist.”

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2012: BAD LUCK BRIAN This high school yearbook photo of a man named Kyle Craven went viral in January 2012 when a friend of his made him Internet famous overnight. The photo of Craven paired with a humorous, ironic, and unlucky caption went viral, and the meme eventually became coined Bad Luck Brian.

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2017: DISTRACTED BOYFRIEND This iconic photo was taken by photographer Antonio Guillem in 2015 but did not begin trending until 2017. Harper’s Baazar described this photo as “the perfect way to sum up wanting something and ignoring what you already have.” This is exactly how social media users translated this into a meme and Internet sensation.

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2013: HARLEM SHAKE The Harlem Shake craze “started when YouTube comedian Filthy Frank took ‘Harlem Shake’ by Brooklyn-based Latino producer Baauer and played off the wild dubstep drop 15 seconds into the song,” said NPR. People filmed themselves standing still and then breaking into dance when the beat drops.

2015: THE DRESS White and gold, or blue and black? First posted on Tumblr, “The dress” became an Internet sensation because the dress appeared a different color to each user.

Hashtags such as #TheDress, #WhiteAndGold, and #BlueAndBlack immediately began trending all over Twitter.

2018: SQUINTING WOMAN Kalin Elisa (@solo_kalin) posted this photo to her Twitter page with the caption, “When your knees are crying after you’ve squatted for the gram.”

It gained over 2,900 retweets and 13,000 likes. Social media users loved this photo so much that it became one of the most popular memes of 2018.

2019: WOMAN YELLING AT CAT The photo of a blonde woman yelling paired with a snarky cat named Smudge sitting at a table is a meme that is fresh in the minds of all social media users. It simply cannot be escaped, and social media users has interpreted it into all the petty, humorous scenarios.

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MoMA renovations in review BART CARMODY Arts Intern In 2014, the Museum of Modern Art announced that it would be renovating its east wing. On Oct. 21, the long but worthwhile process had finally concluded, and the MoMA reopened to the public offering six floors of new exhibits and a revamped lobby, bookstore and cafe.

The renovation increased the size of the MoMA by a third, with its total area now at 165,000 square feet. Most of the new exhibits on display are those of contemporary art, and many of them provoke the essence of “futurism” or challenge the question of where art is going.

The ground floor contains an exhibit simply and effectively titled “ENERGY.” The exhibit is an homage to sustainability, describing energy as “the indispensable fuel of life for all species.” Celebrating the idea of recyclable design, environmental mindfulness and pure creativity, the exhibit showcases the commonly implemented practice of creating art pieces with recycled material.

One notable example is Irish designer Richard Malone’s eye-grabbing jumpsuit. Having grown up in rural Ireland, Malone oftentimes draws inspiration from his working-class roots. The black-white-and-yellow jumpsuit takes inspiration from the functional clothing worn at construction sites. In fact, most of the material could be sourced from a construction site, as the designer found the recycled stretch-acrylic fabric in a factory near his studio in London. The artist did an impressive job of steaming, splitting and sculpting the material into something that looks like the “wardrobe of the future.”

Sustainability is a widely discussed topic in the fashion industry right now; the fashion industry has become the second-largest source of pollution after the oil industry. This is exactly the type of concern that Malone wanted to address with his art. Not only is the outfit a clever twist on the jumpsuit’s history in labor, but it also alludes to the inevitable but necessary future of sustainability in fashion.

Another piece of sustainable art on display is German

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industrial designer Ingo Maurer’s “The Porca Miseria!”

Chandelier. The piece by itself is awe-inspiring—viewers are met with an explosion of broken dinner plates and dining utensils driving outwards from a source of soft light in the middle. The light illuminates the plates and silverware surrounding it, turning it into a chandelier that’s as beautiful as it is effective. Maurer produces ten pieces per year since the construction of each lamp requires a precise amount of handiwork from multiple contributors. The piece is constructed by breaking fine dining plates with hammers, or by throwing them on the floor, then carefully deciding which broken piece will fit perfectly into the final product. A tedious process, perhaps, but the end result speaks for itself. Not only is the piece a spectacle, but Maurer recycles porcelain and metal, materials often used in normal chandeliers, and therefore creates a more sustainable and environmentally conscious piece.

The renovated sixth floor also contains many artists and exhibits available on display from room-to-room. Another remarkable exhibit on this floor is Florine Stettheimer and Friends’ exhibit. Stettheimer was a New-York-based artist who focused on the eccentric and in-your-face. She was a woman of many hats: a painter, a poet, a designer of furniture, picture frames, stage sets and costumes—even a celebrated salon host. She was also well-known for the extravagant parties that she threw in her studio, drawing in famed luminaries in fields of art, dance, literature, music and theatre. Many of her works on display are successful in immersing you in that exact scene, as her illustrations feature her friends and family draped in beautifully bizarre costumes reminiscent of the “Camp” scene. A perfect description of Stettheimer’s personality is also on show— merely titled “Self Portrait,” the piece is just the carving of a face mask made out of different-colored pearl-like stones. Many patrons spent an extended amount of time inspecting this piece, making it a must-see.

The third floor of the renovated wing contains visual artist William Pope.L’s member: Pope.L, 1978-2001.

The exhibit features an array of Pope.L’s landmark performances that were presented in public with crowds of

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unsuspecting onlookers. Pope.L’s works are about as eccentric as they get—one of his most controversial pieces was a statement on the topic of capitalism and classism when in 1996, a law was passed prohibiting any panhandling within ten feet of an ATM. In retaliation, Pope.L approached a Chase bank and attached himself to the front door of the establishment with an eight-foot rope of Italian sausages, wearing nothing but and Timberland boots and a skirt made out of dollar bills, passing the bills out to customers entering and exiting the bank. He was approached by police within minutes who labeled him as an “Emotionally Disturbed Person.”

Pope.L has described himself as “a fisherman of social absurdity,” as he is constantly trying to make the onlooker a part of the art piece, an admirable achievement that can be difficult for even the most talented of artists.

Almost all of his performances have either blatant or underlying racial, social or economic tones. He uses dark comedy and facetiousness so onlookers have no choice but to reconsider their stances on the subject at hand.

Another one of Pope.L’s most well-known feats, also on display, is his Times Square Crawl in New York City.

For this 1978 performance, Pope.L crawled on his hands and knees down a majority of West 42nd Street, wearing a business suit with a yellow square sewn on the back, drawing attention and concern from passersby and police.

This piece was specifically directed towards the homelessness crisis, as Pope.L hoped that in “giving up verticality,” he would divert more attention towards the visibility and value of homeless people. Many of Pope.L’s pieces were created with the goal of abolishing racism, classism and other forms of bigotry, but he disguises them in the most unique and appealing way possible to make it more accessible to the public unfamiliar with his works and ambitions.

The renovated east wing is now open to visitors. The MoMA is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday through Wednesday, and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays.

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Saturday night sugar GRACE POTTER Arts Intern Paredes waited outside of 30 Rock from Wednesday at noon until Saturday morning.

“The campout experience itself was so surreal. I’ve never felt so much a part of something like that,” Paredes said. “This was in Times Square, so every person that walked by either gave us weird looks or asked what we were waiting in line for. It was nerve-wracking; we felt like animals in a cage when we were trapped behind the barricade. We wanted to be excited, but knowing that we were not guaranteed to get in until Saturday night when we lined up made it difficult.”

As for the show itself, Paredes was able to see the actual live show as opposed to the dress rehearsal, which many people in line for “SNL” often end up seeing instead. “It was so cool to see him do comedy, he got so into it!” Paredes said about the show. “His performances were obviously amazing as well—the ‘Lights Up’ acoustic version he did was very unexpected, but it was a cool direction to take.”

Paredes continued, “Being the first group of people to get to hear ‘Watermelon Sugar’ was really cool, and I’m so excited to hear the rest of the album. The experience as a whole felt like a family reunion. Being surrounded by people that love Harry and One Direction as much as I do, and being brought back to the feelings of loving and supporting them from the time I was 12 was amazing. I promise I’m not crazy for waiting on the streets for three days, I’m just a very dedicated fan!”

After almost two years without new music from Styles, “SNL” was just the kickoff for his expected rise back up to the top. Fans of Styles can look for his new album “Fine Line” coming out on Dec. 13.

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On November 16th at 11:30 p.m., “Saturday Night Live” began its regularly scheduled programming. What made this episode special, however, was its feature of musician Harry Styles. Styles took on double duty for this episode, both hosting and performing his two latest songs. With the upcoming release of his brand-new album “Fine Line” and the announcement of his tour “Love On Tour,” this was the perfect way to get fans everywhere excited.

After the hilarious “Impeachment Trial” skit, the episode began with Styles greeting his audience and talking about how excited he was to be on “SNL.” Through some well-thought-out jokes, he addressed his solo career and the elephant in the room, saying, “I’m not in a boyband anymore, I’m in a manband.” Styles tossed in a few other throwbacks to his 1D days, all while “playing” the piano on the stage.

The episode progressed with several comedic skits, all showing Styles’ surprisingly great acting. From “Airline Pilots” to “Sara Lee,” the audience could tell he was having a lot of fun. The episode closed out with a bang with “Funeral DJs,” showcasing Styles and cast member Chris Redd playing DJs hired to hype everyone up at a funeral, but not in the most appropriate way.

“My favorite skit had to be the cut for time sketch with Kyle Mooney, ‘Jason,’ mainly because of Kyle, but Harry was great in it,” said University sophomore Lauren Allvord.

While this was a successful episode that garnered plenty of views, those who tried to get in to see the show live had quite the experience. University sophomore Jessica

Kacey Musgraves celebrates a country Christmas BRITNI DUNN Arts Editor Kacey Musgraves is one of few artists to bring country music into the mainstream, bringing together fans of all different styles of music. In 2016, Musgraves released “A Very Kacey Christmas” as a way to celebrate the holiday season. This year, Musgraves decided to go even bigger: starring in a music-and-celebrity-filled holiday special titled “The Kacey Musgraves Christmas Show.” It’s a charming take on Christmas, with the set reminiscent of Taylor Swift’s “Lover” music video, containing many different rooms with multiple colors and themes.

The show was filmed in front of a live studio audience and their joy can be heard throughout.

James Corden and Musgraves kick off the show with a sweet rendition of “Let It Snow.”

In Corden’s usual comedic fashion, the windows continuously flew open letting in tons of snow.

The show then transitioned to a solo from Musgraves, singing “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” in a beautiful dress like a private Christmas concert.

Her red high-low dress and spiral staircase added elegant magic to the special.

Between each set, “Schitt’s Creek” star Dan Levy narrates Musgraves’ holiday dilemmas in a comical way. He reveals to the audience that Musgraves has

to find her grandmother’s Christmas tree topper. In the midst of searching for the star, Leon Bridges rings the doorbell. He arrived early to sing a funky bop called “Present Without a Bow.” Musgraves and Bridges walk on the ceiling and walls in this fun, optical illusion-filled performance.

After making a Christmas list, Camila Cabello shows up to sing “Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree” with Musgraves. The two vocal powerhouses sound lovely together and the performance is just a great time to watch. Following this, comedian Fred Armisen arrives to perform a hilarious version of “Silent Night” in which the song is consistently interrupted by unnecessary noise.

In one of the most heartwarming parts of the show, Musgraves says, “It feels like we’re supposed to be happy on the holidays but sometimes you’re just really sad.” She follows this with an ode to those feeling sad this holiday season, “Christmas Makes Me Cry.” This song is a lovely and tear-jerking take on the negative or simply depressing feelings the Christmas season can bring.

Kendall Jenner arrives at the door to do a “Love, Actually” bit with cards asking Musgraves

to replace her in the Kardashian family this Christmas season. She may not have said any words, but the audience seemed to enjoy the quirky segment from Jenner.

Following this, Musgraves laments what gift to get her band members. They overhear this and begin to play “Mele Kalikimaka” as Musgraves sings and Zooey Deschanel appears on stage in a magician-like fashion. They sing a sweet duet ending with a puppy for added cuteness.

Musgraves then meets Troye Sivan and they sing an original pop Christmas song, “Glittery.” Sung simply while sitting on stools, the song feels like it could easily be a Billboard Top 40 single.

The audience goes wild over the announcement of Lana Del Rey. Both women are stunningly dressed in green and black and sing a slow, understated version of “I’ll be Home For Christmas,” making the dream of a Musgraves and Del Rey collaboration a reality. The star power of the duet is definitely felt through the screen and the audience’s cheers.

Musgraves continues searching for her Christmas tree star topper when the doorbell rings. She greets her Nana, who gives her the star topper she had left at her house the year before, seeming to tie up the special like

a gift. Levy then begins to sneak out of the special and Musgraves catches him. He states that he realized that the holiday was about being with those you love and he booked a flight home.

The special concludes with “Ribbons and Bows,” which Kacey sings throughout the multi-colored rooms of her home. The Rockettes show up for a dance number and all of the

guests dance and sing in the extravagant finale.

Musgraves managed to make a Christmas special that genuinely encapsulates what the Christmas spirit is about. It is simple and cozy; the show brings audiences back to a simpler time to reconnect with their own Christmas spirit.

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Avoiding fast fashion this holiday season BART CARMODY Arts Intern Holiday shopping season is upon us, and although which color of chunky FILAs you think your friend would like best may be racking your mind, it’s time to address a different but more significant issue in holiday shopping: sustainability. With the fashion industry becoming the second-largest source of pollution behind the oil industry, along with labor complaints being woven into garments at fast fashion chains like Zara, it’s indisputable that shoppers need to be warier of where they buy their clothes.

This issue is critical during the holiday season, as the constant pressure to gift one another with trendy and socially-praised clothing can be overwhelming around this time. The quickest and most affordable way to access these wants is through “fast fashion”—usually outlet store chains that mass produce their clothing with little to no regard for the environmental or ethical damage that it may be inflicting.

So the question stands: how can one shop for the holidays easily and affordably without giving into fast fashion? From reasonable vintage stores to apps that provide a “sustainability rating,” it’s much easier than you might think.

1. Vintage/Thrift Stores

Thrift stores are typically the first place that people consider when shopping responsibly, both financially and environmentally. However, many vintage spots tend to just label their shop as “thrift” but sell pieces at anything but thrift prices. It’s easy to skip over these kinds of stores if you’re attentive enough.

While Goodwill and The Salvation Army are always viable options, many are boycotting The Salvation Army following controversy that stirred from a pattern of exclusion towards the LGBTQ+ community. However, there are other local thrift shops that are just as reasonable.

L Train Vintage, formally known as No Relation Vintage, is one notable spot on the Lower East Side.

Complete with two floors and an entire shoe section in the back, L Train is a spot that rarely requires any digging.

The store is super fair with their pricing, and if you’re tight for cash, the lower level usually sells more basic pieces at a lower price. They also have several other locations scattered throughout Williamsburg, Prospect Park, and Bushwick.

A thrift shop that offers even more locations is the well-known Buffalo Exchange. This shop’s pieces tend

to be a little more unorthodox and unique, but can be a great option for those who go out of their way to dress distinctively.

Finally, while a little out of the way, Udelco in Hawthorne, New Jersey, is a heaven-send for thrifting.

The place may feel like a chore upon your first visit, as it’s essentially a warehouse with its pieces piled up in cardboard boxes that customers have to dig through themselves. The finds are worth it and customers rarely spend more than $50 on 10 articles of clothing upon checkout. Bear in mind, though—it’s cash only.

2. Depop

Readers may already be familiar with Depop, the widely popular website/phone app that allows shoppers and sellers to buy and sell vintage clothing online.

Nonetheless, Depop is perfect for thrift-lovers that don’t want to leave the house. Buyers can easily find what they’re looking for by choosing categories and subcategories and then searching for their item by brand, size, price and color. With 13 million users, finding something giftworthy shouldn’t be a difficult task.

The site does have similar risks to in-person thrift shops, though—sellers can resell articles of clothing for a higher price and use buzzwords like “rare” and “exclusive” to incentivize shoppers to buy their clothing for more than it is worth.

Another concern when thrifting is the condition of the items themselves, as many sellers can purposely omit flaws in their photos and descriptions in hopes of speedy selling. It’s recommended to always message the seller for more detailed pictures of items, just to make sure you’re familiar with the piece’s condition prior to buying.

The site is perfect for vintage shopping if you have a keen eye for finding the right shops with fair prices and little to no noticeable damage to the items.

3. Good On You

Finally, if vintage and secondhand clothing isn’t entirely your thing, or you’re looking forward to shopping some of the recent trends, “Good On You” is a mobile app that offers ratings based on the sustainability mindfulness of several fast fashion stores and brands. Users can look up brands by searching their names, or by browsing by desired item, like bags, jeans, jewelry and more.

Brands that are well-known for their sustainability awareness like Rozenbroek will have five stars, subtitled “Great.” Brands with the fastest of fashion and therefore little to no sustainability awareness like Spencer’s will have one star out of five, subtitled “We avoid.” Many brands like The North Face, JanSport, and Vans hold ratings at a

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perfect medium, a three out of five stars, subtitled “It’s a start.” These brands can be perfect for shopping trendily while also being environmentally sound.

Always be mindful, as it’s important to do your research before immediately buying from a place with a three-to-four-star rating. Shops like Zara with a three-star rating, as discussed earlier, have had several conflicts with labor ethics where their garments are produced.

Good On You also offers a page with articles available, including articles on the morality and sustainability of several well-known designer brands, to numbered lists on where to buy some of the trendiest pieces of clothing while remaining aware.

Fast fashion is easy and cheap, but comes with a hidden cost. With growing concerns over climate change, the time is now to cut back on contributing to any source of pollution—fashion especially. Be mindful when holiday shopping this year—you could be saving the planet.

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Best hot chocolate and holiday cookie spots in NYC KENDAL NEEL Features Intern The holiday season has officially arrived in New York City and all through the Big Apple, city-goers are looking for the perfect way to hunker down, stay warm, and get in the festive spirit. Here in the five boroughs, discovering a delicious mug of hot cocoa and ordering a plate full of the best festive cookies the city has to offer is a great way to welcome the season. Finding the best hot chocolate and holiday cookie spots can be a daunting task in a city with plenty of options, but University students agree that there are a few that reign supreme over the rest.

Topping the list and earning the title of Best Hot Chocolate in New York City is none other than Serendipity 3 located on East 60th Street.

Founded in 1954, this legendary restaurant is known for having one of the best dessert menus in Manhattan. Although their classic French cocoa speaks for itself, the trademarked Frozen Hot Chocolate is the real star of the show. Topped with the world’s largest dollop of cinnamon swirled whip cream and served with a side of peanut butter, there is something about this frozen treat that can make even the bleakest winter days seem a little brighter. University sophomore Becca Ambrose

said, “Going to Serendipity 3 is a holiday tradition for me.

It always gets me in the mood for Christmas.” As a bonus, visitors will feel like they have transported into their favorite holiday movie since Serendipity 3 once served as the set for the movie “Serendipity” starring Kate Beckinsale and John Cusack.

Claiming their rightful throne as Best Holiday Cookie in the city is Chip NYC. With several locations all across the greater metropolitan area, Chip is there to fulfill every visitor’s cookie needs. Their classic menu offers an eclectic range of 14 unique and mouth-watering flavors, while their seasonal menu includes five flavors that will satisfy any sweet tooth.

Chip enthusiasts recommend the Pumpkin Spice Latte cookie. A chewy pumpkin-flavored dough surrounds an espresso dulce de leche core that is perfect for anyone hoping to make fall last a little longer. For those eager to jump into the holiday season, Chip lovers suggest the Sweet Potato S’mores cookie or the White Chocolate Cranberry Oat. Both cookies offer a little extra taste of the holiday season and are a perfect late-night snack for those cold winter nights.

Not many people understand chocolate like Max Brenner. Launched in 1996

by Max Fichtman and Oded Brenner, this multinational Israeli brand has more than

50 locations globally and is considered the top of the line in culinary and dessert art. Max Brenner encourages all their visitors to experience chocolate with all of their senses and that includes trying their wide variety of hot chocolate flavors.

Those who enjoy a contrasting palette of flavors should be sure to order the Mexican Spicy Hot Chocolate which is topped with red chili, cinnamon, nutmeg, and pepper. With a reputation for rich refinement and gastronomic luxury, Max Brenner puts their skills on display with the Choco-pop hot chocolate which is extravagantly topped with crunchy chocolate wafer balls.

University sophomore Aayushi Shah said, “Max Brenner is a chocolate lover’s dream! The Italian Thick hot chocolate is the best thing I have ever tasted.” From hot chocolate to fondue, Max Brenner knows exactly how to make the perfect holiday treats.

It has often been said that perfect cookie should be crispy on the outside and soft on the inside and Gooey on the Inside located at 163 Chrystie Street lives by that philosophy.

Created by a self-proclaimed stress eater, the owner opened Gooey on the Inside for anyone in need of a sugar rush during those tough moments. Since the initial launch several years ago, Gooey has become a Chelsea neighborhood staple and they even ship nationwide.

pxhere.com University sophomore Jesal Patel said, “Gooey cookies are the best in the city and the fact that they ship to you makes it even better!” For those cozy nights snuggled up next to the fireplace, Gooey suggests that visitors try the Dunkaroo cookie complete with white chocolate chips, vanilla frosting, sprinkles and Teddy Grahams. Since their cookies are so big, Gooey on the Inside also makes a smaller version called Goowees for people who want to sample a little bit of everything.

The hidden gem of the hot chocolate world goes to Bibble and Sip, located on the corner of West 53rd Street. Heralded by their adorable alpaca logo, Bibble and Sip offers the perfect shelter from the biting winter winds. Hot cocoa fans will be pleased to know that their hot chocolate is made with

Valrhona and Guanaja dark chocolate along with Satila milk chocolate, which makes it the ultimate holiday treat. During the fall and winter months, they even add festive marshmallows to make sure that everyone feels the holiday spirit. University junior Zoe Doherty said “Bibble and Sip is the best. It’s easily one of the best study spots in the city.” So the next time a friend is in need of a cozy place to warm up, be sure to recommend Bibble and Sip. Although winter in the city can be bleak and cold, the right mug of hot cocoa and a warm holiday cookie can cure any case of the holiday blues and make everyday feel as merry and bright as the lights on Fifth Avenue.

Instagram removes the visibility of likes DANIELLE SGAMBATI Staff Writer Since launching in 2010, Instagram has taken over the media world by storm. With over one billion members using the picture-sharing platform daily, it has become ingrained within modern communication. With its soaring popularity, people were extremely shocked to hear from Instagram’s CEO, Adam Mosseri, that the platform would be removing its public likes. Users of the platform will still be able to see the number of likes on their posts, but not anyone else’s. Instagram explained in a tweet from July 17 that they have decided to hide likes so that people would be able to, “focus on the photos and videos you share, not how many likes they get.”

Instagram’s team wanted to turn the focus on the art being shared rather than the platform feeling like a popularity contest. This has already been implemented in several countries such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, Ireland, Italy, Japan, and New Zealand. Now, a large portion of American amounts will notice these changes implemented onto their homepage. Instagram will determine whether or not the platform will be able to fully go through with removing the visibility of likes on other user’s accounts.

This decision has received backlash from the social media community. Celebrities such as Nikki Minaj were

not at all happy about the new update. Minaj tweeted, “I’m not posting on IG after this week cuz they removing the likes. Hmmm, what should I get into now? Think of all the time I’ll have with my new life.” Many people feel as if the new update completely undermines the entire reason for the platform. University freshman Shanice Harney said, “Instagram is for my friends, family and I to share pictures. There’s really no real reason to get rid of likes, I like when I post a really cool picture and then it gets validated by other people liking my picture. I liked seeing the number of people who relate to me.”

Other celebrities and influencers such as Peter DeLuce also were angry at the fact that it could hurt their businesses because they do most of their networking and advertising online. University freshman Sadie Ellis said, “I don’t really care about the likes that much, but I know some people that obsess over them so to them it might be a big deal. Also, some people make their money off of social media and the likes can determine what companies want to work with them, their outreach, how many people they’re getting to. I mean it’s a business and some people rely on it to live. I think getting likes removed or hidden may do more harm than good.” With social media rising, more and more users are counting on the engagement they receive to pay their bills, and this new update could be the downfall.

Although there has been a lot of backlash on Instagram’s decision to hide likes, there has also been

positive feedback. Some agreed with Instagram’s decision to hide likes from people’s posts. It would help so that people who “buy” likes or bots who build up someones profile, won’t be an issue anymore. University freshman Layla Esch Bickel said, “I think it’s good because there is no need to see how many likes someone else got. It’s incredibly negative and toxic. I think this is a good step in the right direction.” Other celebrities such as Kim Kardashian also touched on the issue and supported the decision to hide likes. Many people were shocked to hear that she supported this idea, due to her everlasting appearance on social media. Kardashian made a statement saying, “As far as mental health, I mean it’s something that taking [Instagram] ‘likes’ away and taking that aspect away from it would be really beneficial for people.”

University freshman Audrey Lemieux said, “Social media can really put a toll on people’s mental health. If people are less focused on how many people will like them, it can make Instagram a more relatable platform and people won’t feel so pressured to change themselves for a post. I’ve stopped posting on Instagram because I really just didn’t like it anymore, but I do think this is a better route that Instagram is taking.” Instagram plans to continue hiding likes on more U.S. accounts in 2020.

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NYC Winter Lantern Festival KENDAL NEEL Features Intern Many New Yorkers agree that winter in the Big Apple is one of the toughest times of the year. The days get shorter, the nights get colder and it is almost impossible to avoid the bleak feeling that seeps into the city atmosphere. Luckily, the event production team at NEWYORKEE Inc. knows exactly how to lift holiday spirits with their annual NYC Winter Lantern Festival. The festival runs from Nov. 20 to Jan. 12 at the Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden on Staten Island.

The Chinese tradition of lantern making has been passed down through several generations and even dates as far back as the Han Dynasty in 25 A.D. Each year, a team of cultural event specialists come together to create a unique lantern display to honor the cultural heritage.

Using a series of steel and wired frames, the designers structure hundreds of shapes that will light up the winter sky all season long. Artists then cover each and every frame with pieces of traditional Chinese silk cloth to give the designs texture and dimension. The lanterns are then completed with symbolic painted detailing and brought to life with LED lights.

For those interested in taking part in this spectacular city tradition, tickets can be purchased online on the NYC Winter Lantern Festival website and will be available for purchase until the end of the festival. Adult tickets are $23, while

kids can attend for $15. Students, seniors and military members can get in for $18.

However, there is a price modification on weekends and days with heavier attendance. On weekends and through the holiday season, adult tickets are $25, child tickets are $17, and students, seniors and military members are $20. Coordinators would also like to remind potential visitors that the festival is closed every Monday and Tuesday, with the exception of Dec. 30 and Dec. 31.

Since the festival is dedicated to honoring and celebrating Chinese culture, guests in attendance can also view a variety of cultural performances taking place throughout each day. Performances include plate spinning, seesaw bowl

balancing, hoop tumbling, straw hat juggling, a hand-to-hand acrobatics act and Tibetan folk dance.

The festival also features facechanging magicians, a sub-genre of Chinese Sichuan Opera in which performers wear vibrant costumes and swap traditional opera masks from one to another. University sophomore Vinny Folmer said, “The lantern festival was my favorite growing up. The shows are incredible every single year and never fail to impress.” Showtimes are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and weekends from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Each performance is done in an effort to celebrate the dazzling world of light and color that enriches the lives of people

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The festival also offers a holiday skating rink so that visitors can ice skate under the dazzling lanterns. Perfect for children of all ages, family members looking for some extra bonding time and that magical first date, the NYC Lantern Festival makes sure that every visitor leaves with memories they will never forget.

In addition to the breathtaking performances, the festival also likes to ensure their guests are well fed while taking in the dazzling lantern displays.

Each year, the festival offers a wide array of international eats with an Asian flair.

Among the most popular food vendors is C Bao. Originally located on Worth Street, C Bao caters the festival every year and never disappoints with its tasty Asian delicacies and confectionaries.

Festival frequenters recommend the pork and chive dumplings as well as the Asian duck buns and scallion pancakes. Another popular stop at the festival is none other than MFB Mom’s Food Stand. Try out the signature Lantern Burger and top it all off with a Dragon Bowl O’Fries and Panda Paws. Each dish complements the vibrant theme of the festival and is sure to please everyone’s palette.

New York is a city filled with wonders, a place rooted in cultural diversity and eclectic beauty. The New York City Lantern Festival highlights all of New York’s breathtaking vibrancy and be a tradition for years to come.

Neighborhood spotlight: NoLita KENDAL NEEL Features Intern A fairytale within the concrete jungle situated just North of Little Italy, the picturesque neighborhood of NoLita invites all of its visitors to sit back, relax, and enjoy a trendier side of life.

With a chic, upscale shopping scene, NoLita knows exactly how to appeal to those with a passion for fashion. Whimsical murals cover the building walls and complement the vibrant trinkets of the vendors that line Prince Street. Cozy coffee shops, sidewalk cafes, as well as high end bars and restaurants offer the perfect meal to complete a day filled with luxury. With endless charm and character, NoLita is sure to sweep every visitor off their feet and make them feel as though they’ve stepped into a painting. For those hoping to one day enter the world of fashion, there’s no better place to learn the ropes than that of NoLita.

The neighborhood is

home to some of New York’s most popular shops and boutiques. Jewelry lovers and collectors alike should be sure to stop by Love, Adorned located on Elizabeth Street. A favorite among neighborhood fashionistas, Love, Adorned produces unique vintage and designer jewelry. Dedicated to supporting independent artists who value aesthetics and craftsmanship, each visitor will leave with the perfect finishing touch to every outfit. Those in search of next season’s designs should check out Coclico NoLita situated on Mott Street.

Known for its house made products, Coclico specializes in creating eco-friendly shoes that are sure to be seen on the runway. Anyone looking to snag the perfect vintage piece for their wardrobe should look to Assembly New York on Ludlow Street.

Whether it’s a classic little black dress or suave polo vest, Assembly knows exactly how to help every client find their personal style. From small boutiques to globally known

chain designers, NoLita makes every week feel like fashion week. Like much of the Big Apple, art plays a large role in everyday life in NoLita.

The neighborhood takes art to the next level with hundreds of abstract and avante-garde murals that pay homage to the heart and soul of the city.

NoLita is also home to the New Museum of Contemporary Art. Opened in 1977 by Marcia Tucker, the New Museum continues to be one of the world’s leading destinations for contemporary art and inspiration. Visitors can spend the day among hundreds of innovative sculptures and 3D masterpieces. Interactive exhibits are introduced every month to keep inspiration fresh and exciting. For anyone in need of a breath of fresh air or a break from the bustling city life, look no further than the Elizabeth Street Garden.

During the spring and summer months, city-goers are encouraged to grab a few friends and spend the day among the breathtaking

sculptures nestled within the blooming greenery. University junior Guiliano Stanila said, “The garden is the best hangout spot in the city. My friends and I love to spend the day there and just let loose.” The sculptures supply the perfect amount of artistic stimulation for painters and sketch-pad addicts and can also provide a bit of peace for those hoping to indulge in a good book. In recent years, the Elizabeth Street Garden has faced the possibility of destruction due to encroaching developers, but thanks to the work of several 501(c)(3) companies the garden is no longer under attack and will continue to be an oasis within the concrete jungle for years to come.

Unfortunately, the harsh winters in the city make it difficult to spend time outside during the colder months.

Luckily, NoLita is full of hidden gems that offer shelter from the winter winds. Cafe Grumpy, located on Mott Street, is a favorite among neighborhood residents. This

hip, local coffeehouse is known for its rich cappuccinos and strong cold brew options.

The affordable prices and friendly atmosphere make Cafe Grumpy a true NoLita classic. Visitors in need of a hot meal after a full day exploring the city streets should stop by Cocoron on Kenmare Street.

This downtown noodle spot only has 14 coveted seats, but it’s well worth the wait for their diverse selection of hot and cold soba with a harmonious blend of spicy and savory flavors.

For aesthetic seekers, Pietro NoLita is the place to be. Covered in millennial pink from floor to ceiling, it’s impossible to snap a bad photo at this popular Italian joint. From Broome Street to Houston Street, NoLita is a culinary treasure trove that every visitor is sure to enjoy. Between its charming character and underlying air of sophistication and eloquence, NoLita will give University students an experience they will never forget.

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Holiday markets and festivals of 2019–2020 DINNIAH BARTHOLOMEW Features Intern Every year, many University students look forward to the beautiful lights, holiday themed lattes, food and anything that will distract us from the brisk weather. As the semester approaches the end, there are plenty of ways to get festive for the holidays in New York City. While larger events like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, Rockefeller Center tree lighting and New Years Eve ball drop take place, University students are encouraged to find less traditional activities. Holiday markets are a great way to ring in the holiday season, and there are plenty Manhattan and outer-boroughs accessible enough for University students to visit.

Grand Holiday Bazaar The Grand Holiday Bazaar is a weekly holiday market that has both indoor and outdoor vendors. They feature unique work from local artists and vendors, and everything that is sold in this market is one-of-a-kind and handmade. The items vendors sell include candles, skincare, clothes, vintage accessories, handmade jewelry, furniture, rare glassware and of course, chocolates and foods. Not only do they offer reasonable deals at this market, but one hundred percent of the profits go to four local public schools to help finance supplies and improvements. Grand Bazaar NYC is located at 100 West 77 St., New York, NY 10024.

LuminoCity Festival The LuminoCity Festival features 16 acres of different light fixtures and installations.

Their first light show exhibition is called The Winter Fantasy. LuminoCity describes it as, “...[a] frozen world of blue and white transports people to the very top of the world on a crystal-clear winter night to experience mountains of glistening snow, brilliant trees stretching up into the darkness and spectacular castles towering above the terrain.” They have many interactive fixtures such as a giant crystal unicorn, a large ice valley and huge frosted holiday trees. For University students that are more nature-centered, check out The Wild Adventure exhibition. This features gorgeous plants and flora, from not only around the world, but also from different periods in history. The fixtures in this exhibition includes the Bifengxia Panda Reserve, and its goal is to take the visitors into a panda reserve in China, the mushroom forest, and the lush forest. For those with a sweet tooth, the Sweet Dream exhibition is worth a visit. LuminoCity describes it as something out of “confectioners imagination”. This exhibition will take visitors right into a modern gumdrop forest, with all of it’s candy coated pieces and artistry. People can walk through the candy station, filled with huge lollipops, then go through the delicious donut tunnel, and make their way into the Sweet Forest. The options LuminoCity provides are endless.

The festival will go on from Nov. 23 to Jan. 5 on Randall Island.

Deck the Stalls Holiday Market Those looking for unique ways to immerse themselves into a new culture should check Deck the Stalls. Visitors can pick out holiday gifts for loved ones and enjoy locally made food from people who come from all around the globe. They can also enjoy live music and witness multi-cultural performances including dances by the New York Chinese Freemasons. University students over the age of 21 can even partake in wine and craft beverages. This market offers different tours for people to taste the food options around the area. There is no entrance fee, so anyone can visit and just browse the market without spending money. Deck the Stalls Holiday Market will take place from Dec. 13 to Dec. 15, Friday through Sunday, at Essex Market from 12p.m. to 6p.m. on Essex Street. and Delancy Street.

Santa Con University students of age can attend one of the most well-known events of the city: SantaCon. When purchasing a ticket, attendees will gain access to a variety of bars and venues all over the city. There is only one catch—they must dress up as Santa Claus!

This event takes place all over Manhattan and starts at one of the listed venues of your choice. Feel free to get creative with the Santa costume because this year the organization is hiring videographers to capture the event for their televised documentary. Anyone who attends will receive a red SantaCon.org high-quality plush Santa hat and branded SantaCon wristbands, so there is no cover charges at any of the bars partnering with SantaCon. When attendees first get started, they will receive a guided Crawl Map that displays all drink and food specials happening in the city. Participating Santas will have the oppr\ ortunity to enjoy live DJs playing a variety of music at select venues. The event takes place on Dec. 14, all around Manhattan, so make sure to visit the website, in order to curate the best places that would want to go.

Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo The Bronx Zoo is resurrecting their old holiday tradition of lighting up the area for the first time since 2007. Their new light show will feature wildlife-themed LED displays, custom Asian lanterns and animated light shows in Astor Court. At the zoo, prepare to be entertained with holiday-themed music, ice carving demonstrations, caroling, musical performances, train rides, seasonal treats and souvenirs. The light show will run from Nov. 21 to Jan. 5.

The holiday season can be a joyous time, especially in New York City. Be sure to take a study break and visit these festivals and markets before they are gone.

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December Comic DYLAN SHARE Art Director

December Horoscopes OWEN MCGONIGLE Events Manager

ARIES Commitment can be useful sometimes. Think about your possible paths and tie yourself down to one, even if it’s just for fun!

TAURUS Winter often means becoming a hermit in your room. Don’t give in. Try and get out of the house this month. Really, it’ll be good for you!

GEMINI Welcome to your opposite! This month, focus less on love and more on your career. ‘Tis the season to get serious!

CANCER Passion pays off! Don’t take your work life too seriously and try and put yourself out there romantically.

LEO A fellow fire season is here! Allow them to have the spotlight for a bit. Take this time to ground yourself and focus on personal matters.

VIRGO Use this season to loosen up a bit! Release your restraints and let your hair down. Maybe buy someone a ~quirky~ gift.

LIBRA BE CONCRETE IN YOURSELF! Don’t play games and express yourself openly and honestly. People may be blunt with you this month—take it in stride.

SCORPIO Your season is over, so continue to be moody and mysterious for this month. Try and act as rationally as possible in order to get what you want.

SAGITTARIUS IT’S YOUR SEASON!!! Go on all the adventures, be as flighty as you desire, and stay up all night!

CAPRICORN Take this time to be as carefree and relaxed as you can possibly be. Chill for a bit. Next month you can be as career-focused as your heart desires.

aquarius Let your little spirits fly this month. Go be the alien you long to be! Do some introspection and find the parts of yourself that are unique and use them.

PISCES You and Sagittarius both love the dreamy, whimsical aspects of life. So (for this season) be as unrealistic as you wish!