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End of the year statement from
President Stephen J. Friedman
As the semester comes to a close it’s worthwhile to reflect on the challenges and accomplishments of the past year. And there is no doubt we have a lot to think about. This has been one of the most challenging and at the same time one of the most positive years for Pace in decades. Many of you who are graduating in a few days started at Pace four years ago, just as I began my tenure as president. You have a great deal to look forward to as you begin your professional careers or move on for an advanced degree. Your Pace education will serve you well. Forbes magazine recently told the world something we’ve known for a long time – a Pace education helps students thrive in their careers beyond expectation. Forbes included Pace in a list of the “top 20 colleges and universities in America to make you rich.” We were listed alongside schools such as Dartmouth, Duke, Stanford, and Williams. While being “rich” might not be
a primary objective for you, ultimately Forbes was recognizing the ability of Pace graduates to excel in all that they do. You take with you into the world a unique educational experience. You are thinking professionals. The blend of professional and liberal arts education you received allows you to understand the substance and skills of your chosen careers. Not only will you hit the ground running in your first job, but for years to come your ability to be analytic, to seize opportunities, and to create innovative solutions will propel you to great heights. And you won’t be alone in your journey. Pace will be there with you. It begins now, with the support of the best and one of the biggest career services departments in the City. Then, throughout your life, I promise that you will meet, work alongside, and connect with Pace alumni who are at the top of the fields you aspire to lead yourselves; more than 2,900 of whom hold
Stephen J. Friedman became president of Pace University on June 4, 2007 and has been re-elected for a new five-year term beginning July 1, 2012. President Friedman’s office is located on the 18th floor of 1 Pace Plaza
high-level executive positions at their organizations. I expect many of you will be adding to those numbers in the near future. I hope you will turn to Pace over the years to continue your education and feed your intellectual curiosity. And don’t forget to give back to help those future students who will need your support to gain that Pace advantage. While I don’t want to focus on the past, I do want to recognize the tragic loss of four Pace students this year: Danroy Henry, Max Moreno, Luke Arneson and Aaron Rossman. They left us before fulfilling their full potential in this world. I could not be more proud of the entire Pace community for how we came together to support each other and to honor your classmates. Enjoy these last few days of the semester. For those of you leaving us after graduation, I wish you the greatest success in everything you do. For those of you returning to Pace in the fall, I hope you have an enjoyable and productive summer.
IN MEMORIAM
May 4, 2011
Remembering Danroy Henry PLV campus football star student shot executive editor
Junior danroy (d.J.) Henry of the PLv campus was fatally shot by police on oct. 17 shortly after 1 a.m. Henry was a 20-year-old football player from cambridge, Mass. who studied management at the Lubin School of Business, NYc campus. Since the incident, conflicting stories have been released on several media outlets pending the story of two police officers, one of whom allegedly shot Henry and the crowd outside of the bar including other university students. Pleasantville police chief Louis Alagno stated the police were called in response to a disturbance outside of Finnegan’s Grill. As police officers knocked on the window of Henry’s Nis-
san Altima, he allegedly started driving away. According to several reports, Henry’s Altima was parked in a fire lane and might have been the reason why he proceeded to drive away. Pleasantville officer Aaron Hess attempted to stop Henry from driving away and when he was struck by the car ending up onto of the hood, he reportedly fired the fatal shot at Henry. Speculation has stirred in light of police reports and other witness stories clashing including Brandon cox who was Henry’s close friend and passenger in the car at the time of the incident. “He didn't and we didn't deserve anything that happened that night,” cox told the media along with cox’s mother expressing her own thoughts on that night. “d.J. started moving because he
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knew he was in the 'no parking' zone... d.J. didn't have time to stop, and hit him. then they just started shooting,” his mother told The Journal News. "Witnesses will be interviewed, all evidence collected will be analyzed and video surveillance will be reviewed,” country district Attorney Janet diFiore said. dA diFiore is heading the investigation which also involves the New York State Police department. A candlelight vigil was held on oct. 17 to celebrate and honor the life of Henry at the PLv campus in which students, faculty, family and friends attended the walk from the Goldstein Fitness center to the football field and ending at the Kessel Student center carrying lights in Henry’s memory.
university senior Max Moreno was shot and killed in his apartment in 2 Gold Street approximately between the hour of 11 p.m. and midnight Sept. 29. According to the New York Police department (NYPd) deputy commissioner of Public information (dcPi) spokesman, “At approximately 2:02 a.m. police responded to a call that a male was shot in his apartment. “When police arrived they found a Hispanic male, age 21, with one gunshot wound to the head. the NYPd contacted the emergency Medical Services (eMS) and transported [Moreno] to Bellevue Hospital [where he was] pronounced dead on arrival. the investigation is still ongoing and no arrests have been made.” the morning after Moreno’s death, university President Stephen J. Friedman released a statement to the university community in regards to Moreno’s death. Pres. Friedman said, “on behalf of all of us i extend our deepest sympathies to family members and friends of Mr. Moreno.” university Head of Security richard Abbinanti said, in regards to
heightening on campus security, “it happened off campus and we haven’t been informed that any faculty or students are in danger. At this time we do not feel it is a threat to our community.” the following day Abbinanti and the university security sent out a university wide email in regards to safety tips both in and outside of the university. Security has been enhanced at Moreno’s former residence of 2 Gold Street. A memo was released by 2 Gold L.L.c. to residents with regard to the new regulations and guest policies of whom will enter and exit the apartment complex. Moreno was a brother of the fraternity Zeta Beta tau (ZBt) university chapter. ZBt President Alex ravera announced that a candle light vigil ceremony was held by ZBt in memory of Moreno outside at one Pace Plaza oct 2. Student development and campus Activities (SdAcA) helped promote the vigil to the university for those who wanted to pay their respects to Moreno. Moreno’s wake was held his home state of New Jersey on oct. 2 and his funeral on oct. 4. the university provided busing to both the wake and the funeral for students.
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Candlelight vigil to remember Max Moreno outside one Pace Plaza.
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Lubin School of Business introduces Arts and Entertainment Program kIm buI ASSociAte editor
the Lubin School of Business has created its first ever Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) Arts and entertainment Management (AeM) major and minor at the university. implemented by dean of the Lubin School of Business Neil Braun, the idea for these programs was sparked by two of the largest departments in the university, arts and business. “upon my arrival at Pace, i was intrigued to learn that the fastest growing department in the university is Performing Arts,” dean Braun said. “i come from a background in media, entertainment and performing arts so i understand a fair amount about what it takes to succeed. in addition to creative talent, a basic understanding of how creative organizations work and make decisions is invaluable to anyone hoping to build a career in those categories.” the programs were created with the Lubin Management department and dyson Arts and Sciences dean Nira Herrmann to further develop new courses and a curriculum to finalize the programs. dr. James russell, undergraduate Program chair in the Management and Management Science department in Lubin School of Business, is one of the many who has helped see these two AeM programs from start to finish. “My role is mainly administrative,” dr. russell said. “i’m responsible for guiding the programs and courses through the stages of being created, approved by the various committees and faculty councils and then sending the concentration to NY State for approval. i was asked by the chair of the Management and Management Science department, dr. Alan eisner, to work with the faculty member most familiar with the field, dr. theresa Lant, to create the new
programs and courses.” dr. Lant, previously a faculty member of the Stern School of Business at New York university (NYu), helped to also create programs along the lines of Arts and entertainment Management at NYu and has now helped the university form a program of its own. in the Arts and entertainment programs, students can obtain either a BBA or minor, following the university and Business core curriculums, with the addition of seven new management classes, created specifically for the programs. “these courses all focus on various aspects of arts and entertainment management and give students theoretical knowledge as well as experiences that will help them in interviews and on the job,” dr. russell said. “Most students who want to work in the performing arts have plenty of experience in the arts but very little preparation in the business side of the industry. Getting into the field through this route could be a big advantage.” Management courses created for the program include: Arts and entertainment Management, event Management, Managing creativity, Managing entertainment Projects, Governance and Stakeholder Management in the Arts, technology innovation in the Arts and an entertainment Management Seminar. “i think the new major and minor being offered through Lubin is a smart move. More and more students coming into our school are going to want to know more about the entertainment industry just by being in New York city. With classes that offer substantial information regarding the industry, [the programs] will put these kids in the right direction for future purposes,” junior rex ikwueme said. As a member of an up and coming band and having had experience
in the entertainment industry himself, ikwueme believes that, “these courses will give students a better understanding of the entertainment industry. there is too much work involved in show business. A lot of kids do not know that, and think everything is all play. there are a large array of tasks that need to be done on a daily basis in the professional entertainment industry.” With these new programs, the university hopes they will appeal to both students enrolled in the business school and outside of the business school as well. “First, i hope we will
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“these are special topics courses which are in the process of being made permanent. the new numbers will be MGt 312 and MGt 235. the instructor for event Planning will be dr. claudia Green, coordinator of the Hospitality and tourism Program. the instructor for MGt 396x is Prof. richard ‘Jeff’ cohen who is teaching it during spring 2011 and is a playwright, producer and director. Students interested in the AeM minor should take BuS 150, contemporary Business Practice, before taking other business courses,” dr. russell continued.
...A business education in arts and entertainment management is an excellent way to prepare for working in creative organizations in an executive role and we hope to attract some of those students. -Lubin Dean Neil Braun [help] graduate performing arts students who have developed both their creative talent and a basic understanding of the business models that value it. “Second, i hope to take advantage of our unique location to build a Management concentration that will be a new reason to attend Lubin. third, in time we have the opportunity to build something relatively unique that i hope will bring favorable attention to Lubin and Pace,” dean Braun said. With the program gradually introducing courses into the upcoming semester course selections, interested students can already anticipate a few courses for the Fall 2011 semester. “two courses are being offered which can be applied toward the AeM minor and concentration [which will be] MGt 396P, event Planning and MGt 396x, Arts and entertainment Management,” dr. russell said.
Although it may be too late for some students who are going to graduate soon to declare an AeM major or minor, some wish they could. “if i was doing it all over again, i would definitely consider it,” junior Lauren d’elia said. “these courses will definitely help students who are looking to get into the entertainment industry; whether it be to get into the business side or the performer side. especially in this city, there is so much talent that you need a way to separate yourself from the pack. “Learning the tools to help you navigate through the business [side] of the entertainment industry is a great way to do that. Knowing how to nurture your craft and how to market yourself, while staying on top of the intricacies of the business will help students protect themselves in the long run from being taken advantage of in the future. Because you see that happen a lot in the entertainment
industry,” d’elia said. the university is constantly expanding the courses and curriculums they offer to better prepare students and, by combining business and arts with the new Arts and entertainment programs, they hope to merge these fields into something more. “in today’s world, each performer has to think of him or herself as a business of which they are ceo, so learning about how basic business concepts apply to their aspirations is an excellent complement to a an education in performing arts. “We also realized that there are a great number of applicants to the performing arts program that have the academic qualifications but don’t make it past the audition; a business education in arts and entertainment management is an excellent way to prepare for working in creative organizations in an executive role and we hope to attract some of those students,” dean Braun said. “the university would like to attract strong students and then give them a satisfactory experience and an excellent education so they are successful once they have graduated,” dr. russell said. “By offering a minor in Arts and entertainment Management for nonbusiness students, we can give the students in theatre arts, dance, communications, etc. something different and useful so they stand out compared to the thousands of other students graduating in those fields. if our graduates are successful, the university is successful. “By offering a major concentration in Arts and entertainment Management, we can attract students from around the country who want to work in the business side of one of the largest industries in New York. this type of student might not have thought of Pace as a potential college before this program was introduced,” dr. russell said.
Fulton Transit Center continues to connect transit hubs in Lower Manhattan FoTInI sACHPATzIDIs iNterN
in 2005, the Metropolitan transit Authority (MtA) began construction on the Fulton Street transit center. the $1.4 billion project will connect 12 subway lines, the PAtH and 300,000 commuters to Lower Manhattan. upon completion, the project will create a new transit facility at the southeast corner of Fulton Street and Broadway. there will be an improved mezzanine and platform on Broadway-Nassau Street and an underground connection between the r line at church Street to the 4/5 line on Broadway. it will also provide easy access to the PAtH, World Financial center, South Ferry terminal and a pas-
sage way between the r line at cortlandt Street and the e line at the Wtc Station according to the MtA’s website. Alliance for downtown New York president elizabeth H. Berger said in a statement regarding the overall goal of the Fulton Street transit center, "the Fulton transit center will provide additional capacity, commuting options and shopping and dining opportunities for Lower Manhattan’s residents, tourists and workers and better connect Lower Manhattan to the regional work force." to date, construction was completed on the 2/3 line at Fulton Street in 2006 and on the southern entrance for the 4/5 line at Fulton Street in 2007. the northbound side of the r line cortlandt Street station
was opened, while complete restoration on the southbound side of the station is still underway for 2011. “the new Fulton transit center is a great addition to the downtown area because of the shopping outlets, restaurants and attraction it will bring,” sophomore Johanna rodriguez said. Most recently, the main building site on Fulton Street and Broadway has undergone changes. contractor Schiavone/Plaza construction installed all the steel needed for the project while Skanska construction began working on a new entrance at Fulton Street and William Street to be finished in 2012. residents and commuters in Lower Manhattan can see the visible steel rising from the foundation
on John Street and Broadway indicating that the construction is going according to schedule. r train rider and sophomore Samantha Braga believes that the center is "a great idea, with all 12 lines connected it can be a big help getting into the city. it's economically good as well with all the restaurants and shopping." this summer a new entrance at 135 William St. will open. the eastern entrance will have escalators and elevators for the 2/3 line. Also another entrance will open on 150 William St. later in the year. For 4/5 train riders, construction is still ongoing on the platform and roof. the interior and exterior work on the corbin Building will be completed in Fall 2012. the southwest corner of Broad-
way and dey Street is undergoing construction on an entry-way that will be completed in 2012. despite all the construction that has been going on since 2005, the project is seven years late and around $650 million over budget according to a New York Times report. Most of the center will be open for all commuters, tourists and visitors to take advantage of in 2012 with the center to be completed in 2014.
WEBSITE For the most recent updates on the Fulton Street Transit Center, please visit: www.mta.com
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World Trade Center site progresses by becoming apart of NYC skyline Five skyscrapers, the largest manmade waterfalls in country to be part of site mARIe CyPHen coNtriButor
the World trade center (Wtc) site, which is currently still undergoing restoration, will feature five new skyscrapers along with a 1,776 feet tall skyscraper, which will be known as the Freedom tower when completed. As of dec. 2010, the Freedom tower’s foundation was completed along with 50-stories and is also being encased by the outer shell. it is becoming a part of the NYc skyline and can be viewed from Brooklyn, Manhattan and Jersey city, N.J. there will be a national Sept. 11 memorial and museum, a retail complex and a new subway station. the memorial will commemorate
and honor the 3,000 people who died in the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001 and Feb. 26, 1993. the memorial will contain two large fountains, which will be the footprints of the late twin towers, and they will be the largest manmade waterfalls in the country. the names of those who were killed in the Sept. 11 attacks and the Feb. 1993 Wtc bombing will be inscribed around the edges of the fountains. the Wtc retail complex will be in tower 4 on church Street and will contain six levels of shops and services. it will be a worldrenowned shopping destination and is expected to be finished by 2014. Although funding to build a Performing Arts center is still being
negotiated, the sponsor for the center, Joyce theatre, plans to build a 1,000-seat dance theater. the memorial museum will present a sequence of experiences through a historical narrative. visitors to the Museum will enter through a Pavilion that contains an auditorium for public programming, a multi-purpose area for contemplation and a private suite reserved for victims’ family members. the new transportation hub will include a multi-story central transit hall designed in the style of Grand central terminal, the adjoining of MtA transit stations and accessible locations around the Wtc area including the Hudson river ferry terminals and 13 subway lines.
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Photo 3: World Trade Center Tower 4 by Ivonna Thompson Photo 4: 9/11 Memorial Preview Site on Vesey Street by Marie Cyphen
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May 4, 2011
Pres. Obama announces the death of Osama bin Laden New Yorkers rally and commemorate those who lost their lives on 9/11 kATe HAmzIk coPY editor
IvonnA THomPson NeWS editor
President Barack obama announced to the American public on May 1 at 11:35 p.m. that Al-Qaeda leader osama bin Laden was killed by u.S. military operatives. Pres. obama discussed how he launched the mission to capture or kill bin Laden at the beginning of the weekend. during the mission to take action, bin Laden was killed on his compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan and was shot in the head and the chest. After the shootout, u.S. military operatives took custody of the body and performed a dNA test to confirm that the body was bin Laden. An islamic funeral was performed and his burial was done putting his body “at sea.” it is an islamic tradition to bury the body within 24-hours of death. Pres. obama said, “today, at my direction, the united States launched a targeted operation against that compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan. A small team of Americans carried out the operation with extraordinary courage and capability. No Americans were harmed. they took care to avoid civilian causalities.” in regards to the u.S. government beliefs and notions on the religion of islam Pres. obama dismissed the negative stigmas. He said, “As we do, we must also reaffirm that the united States is not — and never will be — at war with islam. i’ve made clear, just as President Bush did shortly after 9/11, that our war is not against islam. Bin Laden was not a Muslim leader; he was a mass murderer of Muslims. indeed, al Qaeda has slaughtered scores of Muslims in many countries, including our own. So his demise should be welcomed by all who believe in peace and human dignity.” After Pres. obama’s speech, rallies began in the Northeast to commemorate those who lost their lives in the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks. u.S. citizens celebrated in locations that included times Square, the World trade center (Wtc) site, Washington d.c. and Philadelphia, Pa. throughout the night, social networking sites such as Facebook and twitter were booming with commentary on bin Laden’s death all around the world. The Pace Press covered the rally at the Wtc site after Pres. obama’s speech. New Yorkers filled the streets with candles, u.S. flags and signs. there were chants of “uSA,” “Yes we did,” “winning,” “America,
fuck yeah” and “Yes we can.” the crowd also sang “God Bless America” and the “Star Spangled Banner” (National Anthem). Some people climbed the light posts and held American flags in the air as the crowd clapped and cheered. one climber in particular announced that he was a Marine and thanked the crowd for all of their support of the soldiers’ efforts in the recent wars. The Press caught up with Bravo vice President of original Programming development and “Watch What Happens Live” host Andy cohen. cohen shared his thoughts on the announcement and gathering of New Yorkers at Wtc. “it’s just a great night for America, just so beautiful to see people singing songs…celebrating, it’s so crazy,” cohen said. the university’s Student Government Association (SGA) represented the university by commemorating those who lost their lives on Sept. 11 with lit candles. SGA executive vice President caitlin Meuser said, “i think there is a really strong sense of unity down here a sense of unity that was felt on 9/11 except we’re celebrating.” While Meuser was speaking with The Press, a wave of the “Star Spangled Banner” overtook the interview. The Press also caught up with university political science major and senior colin Seeberger. “What worries me is the fact that Pakistan is supposed to be our ally in this war. Why is it that Pakistan [that] is supposed to be helping us not harbor terrorists is allowing the number one public enemy of the Middle east as well the united States to live within a hundred miles of its capital…that baffles me,” Seeberger said. “this is a great symbolic night; this is a great victory against terrorist’s organizations in the world. However we have to be really cautious over the next month especially as New Yorkers. We have to have extra caution and not be shocked when we go into the subway and want to check our bags, you just have to understand that security is going to be extremely high within the next month or few months or so,” Seeberger added.
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United States to increase national security for civilians Removal of top terrorist threat causes concern over a retaliation attack bRIAn RenTAs ArtS editor
With the announcement of osama bin Laden’s death May 1, there have been growing concerns about national security, as well as security within NYc. though bin Laden’s death has stirred emotions and brought about a sense of patriotism around the country, many fear of a possible retaliation effort from AlQaeda — the militant extremist islamist and jihadist group founded by bin Laden in the late ‘80s — in response to the announcement of his death. “the threat to our state and our nation unfortunately does not die with osama bin Laden. We must remain vigilant in preventing terror acts and continue to do everything to keep our state and nation safe and secure,” New York State Governor Andrew cuomo said in a released statement. in response to President Barack obama’s May 1 press conference, New York city Police
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department (NYPd) commissioner ray Kelly announced enhanced security in areas around NYc, including increased police presence within the NYc subway systems. Port Authority executive director chris Ward also announced that Port Authority will increase its police presence within World trade center (Wtc) and its other facilities “out of an abundance of caution,” according to Bloomberg.com. in a statement released by Kelly, the Police commissioner stated, “While there is no information indicating a specific threat to New York city, members of the service are reminded to remain alert in the aftermath of the announcement that osama bin Laden has been killed,” according to Ny1.com. “As of now, there are no new immediate threats against our city. But there is no doubt we remain a top target, and the killing of bin Laden will not change that. Nor will it distract us from a mission
alerts u.S. citizens traveling and residing abroad to the enhanced potential for anti-American violence given recent counter-terrorism activity in Pakistan,” the press release reads. “Given the uncertainty and volatility of the current situation, u.S. citizens in areas where recent events could cause anti-American violence are strongly urged to I personally limit their travel outside of their have no issues with homes and hotels and avoid mass living in the city at this gatherings and demonstrations. time, I really did just u.S. citizens should stay current shrug it off, but both with media coverage of local of my parents are wor- events and be aware of their surroundings at all times,” the stateried and are glad I’ll be ment continued. home soon. university students have various opinions on the established -Karlie Colangelo, student security measures being instated. “i think the security measures From an international security are good… i think it's better that standpoint, the u.S. department we're safe rather than sorry. i perof State, Bureau of consular Af- sonally, have no issues with living fairs, released a statement May 1 in the city at this time, i really did urging Americans residing in for- just shrug it off, but both of my eign countries to be on high alert. parents are worried and are glad “the u.S. department of State i'll be home soon,” sophomore that remains our absolutely highest priority: defending our city and country against all those who use violence to attack freedom,” NYc Mayor Michael Bloomberg said during a May 2 press conference.
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Karlie colangelo said. When asked how she felt about the increased security measurements, sophomore caitlin richardson said, “Well, it was expected. our nation can't kill a man who is in charge of the largest terrorist group in the world and not expect security precautions and consequences. i must say the constant helicopters circling New York are not pleasant, but it’s what needs to be done. “there is a line though and it has been crossed already as can be seen as the lack of privacy at airports now but it’s a risk that needs to be taken in order to preserve the safety of our people. As i stood last night at Ground Zero, i realized that there were many police officers and security officials ensuring the safety of everyone but they were not the only ones who provided a new sense of security. i think now, the American people themselves will provide fellow Americans with a sense of safety,” richardson continued.
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1. U.S. Army soldier holds up a sign symbolizing Pres. Obama’s recent successful mission. 2. A World Trade Center rally attendee live video chats via iPad to show the crowd from his location. 3. Street light climber gears up to wave the American flag. 4. Drivers show their patriotism by honking their horns and waving the American flag while they drive on Broadway. 5. SGA commemorates those who lost their lives on the 9/11 attacks with candles. 6. A U.S. Marine thanked the crowd for their support of the soldiers in the past decade from the Church Street and Vesey Street intersection light pole. Photos by brian Rentas / The Pace Press
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Meet The Press 2011-2012 2010 - 2011
EDITORIAL BOARD
Lynn Rickert Editor-in-Chief Senior, English Fact: She is the co-owner of Futurebaddecisions.tumblr.com
Natalie Gavilanes Executive Editor Senior, Communication Studies and English
Kim Bui Associate Editor Junior, Communication Studies ^_^
Kaitlynn Blyth Managing Editor Junior, English “Oh My God, — I left Frank outside!”
Hilda Adeniji Digital Illustrator Junior, Communication Studies “Wait! Put a subheadline!”
Ivonna Thompson News Editor Junior, Philosophy / English “The editor that the Administration warned you about.”
Brian Rentas Arts Editor Sophomore, Communication Studies “If it’s not Taylor Swift, I don’t like it!”
Katherine Riley Features Editor Senior, Communication Studies Fact: She was Avril Lavigne for Halloween... and every other day of the year.
Kate Hamzik Copy Editor Junior, Communication Studies “She’s bigger than Miley and has a secret mansion at the Hollywood sign.”
Leucepe Martinez Ads Manager Junior, International Management He had no idea Oprah had her own television show.
DJ Hopson Web Editor Senior, English/Forensic Science “Get your binoculars ready to see this one awkwardly lunge her way across the stage at Lincoln Center!”
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Nazary Nebeluk Distribution Manager Sophomore, Biochemistry Fact: He was born in the Ukraine and admits that he has a fun accent!
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Faculty Consultant Mark McSherry Professor, Journalism "Don't bring me namby pamby arts and features and reviews — bring me real, hard NEWS stories."
Pace Press Interns 2010-2011 The Pace Press had the pleasure of working with these four amazing students who dedicated their time and talent to learn the ins and outs of producing a student newspaper.
Betty Fermin Copy Intern Sophomore, International Management Fun Fact: Betty love books so much that she wants to own her publishing company in South America one day :]
Stephanie Hansen Arts Intern Junior, Communication Studies "Technology seems to have taken over our world, but it can't take over art. Watch out technology...I'm the new arts editor! "
Craig Held Features Intern Junior, American Studies “Craig is an aspiring Real Housewife of New York.”
Fotini Sachpatzidis News Intern Sophomore, English Fotini’s alter ego is a Greek poet.
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Mel Bailey Senior, English
Abbey Beatson Freshman, Psychology
Bethany O’Grady Junior, English
Alex Rufino Junior, Communication Studies and Fine Arts
James Ryder Junior, Sociology/Anthropology and English
Amanda Schiavo Senior, History
Ruveena Virk Freshman, English and Communication Studies
Quinn Wasson Senior, Communication Studies
Julia Yeung Sophomore, Business Economics
Staff Writers 2010-2011
OPINION AND EDITORIALS
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DIsClAImeR: These opinions are expressed by specific editors and do not represent the opinions of The Pace Press, the members of The Pace Press staff, or Pace University as a whole and are solely the opinions of the said editor only. The Pace Press is not responsible and expressly disclaims all liability for damages of any kind arising out of use of relevance to any information contained in this section. lynn RICkeRT editor-iN-cHieF
When i moved into Maria’s tower on my 18th birthday, Sept. 2, 2007, i never dreamed that i would end up where i am now. i knew i wanted to write for the school newspaper. i knew i was obsessed with becoming the next (female) chuck Klosterman. i knew the first Pace Press meeting that year would be the following Monday at 12:20 p.m. in room 902 of 41 Park row. Walking into that first meeting, i knew i was at home. i started off writing album reviews for Laura delarato, the 2007-08 Art editor, my mentor and a great friend. Soon i started reviewing movies and concerts, which gave me the chance to explore new parts of the city and experience what other college students couldn’t because Laura had access to invites from publicists for all kinds of events. Since that fall, i’ve been to tiny clubs to see local bands perform, huge theaters to see pre-screenings of popular movies and even the red carpet at the vMA’s. Aside from the events, i put in a lot of hard work that first year, i started coming in on weekends to layout and edit the paper as Laura’s intern. By May 2008, i was named Arts editor and, after another year, editor-in-chief. the past two years as eic have been the most stressful years of my life so far, but i wouldn’t trade them. i may not have en-
joyed spending every waking minute in the office, but it seemed all that mattered was if the paper got out on time. i dreaded having to call our printer at 10:55 p.m. to explain that due to unforeseeable circumstances —Quark not working, stories coming in late, news breaks, server trouble, snow days — the paper wouldn’t be in until the next day. While i learned a lot in my classes, most of what i know now about journalism, graphic design, leadership and communication has come from the nights and weekends i’ve spent in the Press office. i’ve learned to cope with the stress of a full course load, part-time job, internship and this. i’ve put a lot of dedication — let’s face it, a lot of my life — into this job, but i also got a lot back. i wasn’t expecting much from my college experience. throughout my senior year of high school, i thought i wanted to go to a state school in the middle of nowhere and only applied to two schools in the area. thankfully, when the time came to submit my deposit, my subconscious remembered that i’d fallen in love with New York at age eight and i ended up at Pace. When anyone asked my why i wanted to go to school here, i just said, “i don’t know. it’s in the city.” Now i say, “i don’t know. it was in the city. i stayed for the paper.”
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to sum up my experience at Pace Press would mean i’d keep writing to fill a full page. unfortunately, i can’t so i will just say this: everyday has been a lesson. thursday will teach you how to expect the unexpected, while Monday can enlighten you about the wonders of Murphy’s Law: every bad thing that can happen, will. By the time you get to Friday you’ll realize that DJ HoPson WeB editor
oh, room 902, how you have stolen my heart and my mannequin. i remember coming into freshmen orientation with one goal in mind: find the editor-in-chief of the university’s newspaper, and make it very clear i wanted to do layout. For me that mindset was out of character because i usually timidly approached people i didn’t know and slowly stated my point. Yet, in 2006 i was in a new city, surrounded by new people, and i was in love with newspapers and the idea of getting down and dirty with different fonts. Luckily, the current eic, Neelofer Qadir, was an orientation leader and happily invited me to the first Pace Press meeting of the semester to meet kATHRIne RIley FeAtureS editor
As i sat down this weekend to write my last Pace Press story, i couldn’t help but re-visit all of my old articles from the beginning. the improvement and quality of my writing is undeniable. i am excited to look back at my Pace articles in the future to see how much i have improved since i graduated and started my career.
you need to keep your eyes open and accept the reality — no matter how good or bad it is. this newspaper gave me ample opportunity to grow as a writer and editor and it’s also become a microcosm of endeavors that i have yet to “smack my pretty little head into” (cue Miranda Priestly). As i’m taking my leap into the abyss of career validation, i realize i might be ready for more things than i thought, just by being at The Pace Press. By being a part of an organization where you have
to create something out of nothing, you learn to take charge when no one else will and think further than possibly anyone else. While many may say they wish they had done more, i can say i’ve done more than enough and now my time is up, my work here is done. i live by a few certain beliefs that i could pass on to future students, but one in particular that i have held close to my heart: it is better to say too much, than not enough.
the current Production Manager, tyler davis. the rest is history. i eventually interned with tyler, became Production Manager (2007-09), Associate editor (2009-10), and finally Wed editor (2010-11). over the past five years i have seen five different editorial Boards with different team dynamics. i came in with a strong passion for driving people to do their best, and i ended up training others how to push people to do their best. i have been fortunate enough to attend crazy events such as multiple conferences on the West coast, and to interview Less than Jake’s chris demakes. The Pace Press office has been a safe place where ideas and thoughts can bounce around without judgment and coffee can be guzzled as if the in-
dustry was going out of business. it has been a place where multiple break downs over white space, missing content, absent pictures or personal issues have taken place. But it has also been where other editors have been there to put you back together. i will forever be grateful for the editorial Boards from 2006-present and future because i would have never had the opportunities i have had without this organization. My one plea to anyone reading this is get involved. even if it is just once article a month. this newspaper will make employers look twice at your resume and will give you an anchor here at Pace university. oh, and i’m stealing my mannequin, Bob, back and moving him to Queens with me.
Before entering college, i knew that journalism and reporting is what i was best at and meant to do. Many college students decide on a major and then after taking courses in that field, change their mind due to it not being the right fit. once i took my first journalism course (Journalism 101) with Professor Mark McSherry, however, y my aspirations and goals were confirmed. throughout my studies previous to Pace, i enjoyed taking classes and
what i was learning…but i couldn’t help question: what’s the point of me learning this? As soon as McSherry mentioned the syllabus and all of the different journalistic elements we would be learning throughout the year i was practically at the edge of my seat in excitement. Finally, i was in a class that was going to teach me “what i wanted to do for the rest of my life.” isn’t that what college is all about? thank you to all of the other editors and staff writers on TPP this year.
The Pace Press 2011 - 2012 Editorial Board kim bui Editor-In-Chief
Fotini sachpatzidis News Editor
kate Hamzik Copy Editor
kaitlynn blyth Associate Editor
Craig Held Features Editor
Hilda Adeniji Creative Director
Ivonna Thompson Content Manager
stephanie Hansen Arts Editor
brian Rentas Web Editor
leucepe martinez Advertising and Marketing Manager nazary nebeluk Circulation Manager
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Graffiti has always been disregarded as pointless and illegal in nature, as nothing more than mischievous behavior but it has become so much more than that — it is now an art form. All over urban cities, people are greeted with massive works of art plastered on the sides of buildings. NYc especially has a rich history when it comes to graffiti. in the ’70s, NYc was famous for its graffiti covered subways. After the subway system was cleaned up, it seemed that graffiti was left to the amateur delinquents running around and “tagging” buildings with their bubble letter “pen names.” More recently, however, true artists have been redefining what graffiti is. Possibly the most well known street artist is english-born Banksy, who’s works have been featured in galleries in Los Angeles and New York. Another popular artist goes by the pseudonym Neck Face. the california born artist attended the School of visual Arts in NYc but dropped out after two years. His works are seen throughout San Francisco and New York. A lot of street art can be seen right in Williamsburg, a popular area within Brooklyn. on the side of a small restaurant, there is a huge mural dedicated to anti-smoking. the mural features a fetus with a cigarette, rats smoking and a play on the words coughin’ and coffin. on the roof of the apartment building located on Berry St. and
North 11th St. in Brooklyn, one can see the water tower on top of the building across the street. the water tower features a piece by Neck Face and his signature right next to it. Graffiti can also be used to advertise. the Bagel Store, on Bedford Ave. and North 3rd St. in Brooklyn, features a huge abstract mural comprised of colorful geometric shapes. there are also representations of robots holding bagels. it’s a clever way to set a business apart from the clutter of storefronts in the neighborhood. Some graffiti isn’t just done by one artist but is recreated by people everywhere — a prime example of this would be the popular uFo graffiti that can be seen all over the city. uFo is extremely easy to imitate because it is simply an octopus looking creature in a spaceship that looks like a skirt with its tentacles sticking out. even though graffiti is gaining popularity and being recognized as true art, it is still considered defacement. Graffiti often makes political statements and is used to express social commentary. For example, one of Banksy’s most well known works consists of graffiti that looks like cave drawings being washed away with a power washer, effectively using graffiti to portray the removal of graffiti. Neck Face takes a lighter approach when it comes to his graffiti. When Batman Begins billboards were everywhere, Neck Face tagged the advertisements with a Batmanlike creature and covered Batman with the words “Neck Face.” even though graffiti is vandalism, there are people, like Banksy and Neck Face, who are changing people’s mind about whether or not their work is “defacement.”
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College Music Journal Music Marathon comes to NYC music venues Originally printed Oct. 27 Guitar cases, hipsters and bright laminated badges — all the major aspects of CMJ! College Music Journal (CMJ) Music Marathon 2010 took over hundreds of NYC venues in October.With over 1,000 different artists performing, CMJ badge holders were able to experience many great performances — on top of all of the individual music showcases, CMJ hosted film festivals, panel discussions and even an event entitled CMJ Play that celebrated the intersection of music and gaming. With events hosted everywhere from dive bars in Brooklyn all the way to the enormous Madison Square Garden, the variety within the line up allowed music fans to find their own niche. 2011’s CMJ Music Marathon is just around the corner, and judging by this past year’s lineup, The Pace Press can guarantee a great experience for any music lover.
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Terrible Things BY KIM BUI A new project composed of former taking Back Sunday guitarist Fred Mascherino, coheed and cambria drummer Josh eppard and Hot rod circuit vocalist and guitarist Andy Jackson called terrible things performed at Gramercy theatre oct. 20. the band is currently on the "Goodbye, Goodnight" farewell tour for indie band Mae. Mascherino, eppard and Jackson came together to bring us a new rock sound with their debut album Terrible Things released this past August. With pounding drums and anthem-like guitar riffs, their sound supported Mascherino's claim that rock isn't dead. the band intertwined various songs throughout their set. "terrible things," the self titled song is the perfect example of what this band is all about. the catchy chorus had crowd members singing along, "We're doing terrible things/ Just doing terrible things." their latest single "revolution" was also a crowd favorite. With guitar
solos, faster tempos and group choruses, the song really does feel like chants to a youth's revolution. "Been Here Before," and "Lullaby" were dramatically softer, while the strong lyrics belted by Mascherino's voice were full of emotion. Although the band’s members have been around for a while, they are together under a new name and are bringing a new sound. virginia natives Mae took to the stage after their performance, decked out in twinkling christmas lights and projected colors.the floor gradually filled with audience members as the time neared for Mae to begin playing. the band played songs off of all of their albums: Destination: Beautiful, The Everglow and Singularity. With keyboardist rob Sweitzer hitting the few introduction key strokes to "We're So Far Away," the audience went wild. Singing from the very first line, "remembering everything about my world and when you came." Frontman dave elkins did not
INNERPARTYSYSTEM innerpartysystem performed a jaw-dropping set at the Music Hall of Williamsburg oct. 20. combining their potent brand of electro-rock with an amazing stage presence and some killer stage lighting, the threepiece originally from Pennsylvania set the bar high for other performances throughout the week. the venue acted as a perfect nightclub setting for this band, who have a sound that is equal parts thought-provoking and dance-ensuing. Blasting through hits from their
even need to join in until later because fans carried the song themselves, like they did with many that night. Mae played song after song, including "Suspension," "the ocean," "Giving it Away" and "Summertime" to name a few. elkins used a xylophone sporadically to add light twinkling chimes to softer tracks as guitarist Zach Gehring would move about the stage during faster songs. Gehring and elkins would even play their guitars in a duel like manner, playing nonstop guitar riffs and showing that this tour is all about just having fun. cutting out the middleman of having to leave the stage with the audience shout for an encore, Mae decided to play straight through until their stage curfew. As this was the only New York date on their farewell tour, many die hard fans were present that evening. one concert goer proudly showed his tattoo featuring Mae lyrics to the band after the show. "Your song helped me get my girlfriend!" another fan exclaimed.
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self-titled debut as well as their latest single, “American trash,” and unreleased material, innerpartysystem kept up the pace with their set, constantly laying out epic live remixes and samples. one song that stood out from the pack would be “Last Night in Brooklyn,” a slower song with a heavy rhythm. the song incited huge dance pits within the packed venue. Adding to the already edgy song were three light panels displayed on the stage, which, when used in con-
junction with house lighting, led to a display that meshed well with the music. While they played an extremely impressive set, the band served as only openers for Head Automatica, which started as a side project for Glassjaw frontman daryl Palumbo, showed off their electro-pop flair to the audience, who craved the chance to see this band live. While innerpartysystem did perform astonishingly, Head Automatica stole the show for most of the audience.
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Fanboys and fangirls rejoice over New York City Comic Con The latest in comics, games and film come to the Jacob Javits Convention Center kIm buI ASSociAte editor
deadpools, Na’vi and Yoshis, oh my! if one of the frequently asked questions on an event’s website is “can i bring a sword?” you know you’re bound to see some interesting things. this past weekend from oct. 8 through 11, the Jacob Javits convention center was the host to this year’s New York comic con (NYcc) and Anime Festival (NYAF). Having started in 2006, NYcc is the largest pop culture convention on the east coast, attracting attendees from all over. despite its name, the convention is not only for comics, but covers everything pop culture, including the latest in movies, television, graphic novels, anime, manga, video games and toys. Panels allowed fans to sit in on discussions with some of their favorite creators, artists and industry insiders. these varied between the more serious, like “Breaking into comics the Marvel Way,” to the more not so serious panels, like “How to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse.” the men of the weekend included former
president and chairman of Marvel comics Stan Lee and Keystone guests John romita Sr., best know for his work on “the Amazing SpiderMan” comics and John romita Jr., his son who is also an artist for Marvel. Show floors throughout the center hosted a spread of exhibitors, vendors, artists and demo areas. included in this were over 400 companies on the main floor, 300 individual artists in the Artist’s Alley showcasing their work, and Autograph Alley, where fans could meet entertainment guests, artists and more for personal autographs. demo booths had the highest turnouts with games like the highly anticipated Final Fantasy xiv and the new dancing game for Wii, “Michael Jackson: the experience” available at the fingertips of fans with the touch of a controller. NYcc also served as an early Halloween with people in costumes and cosplay, short for costume play. usually more dominant in the world of anime and manga, attendees’ costumes ranged from all over the pop culture spectrum.
there were many in Japanese Lolita fashion estimated amount of over 77,000 attendees the and a few could be seen as the iconic ramona previous year, one can only imagine the antics Flowers from the “Scott Pilgrim” comics. Bat- and characters that will show up next year. man, Superman and Spiderman are always popular choices, and even internet memes and the old Spice guy found their way into the Next year’s mix somehow. dressing up for NYcc, howNew York Comic Con ever, is not just fun and games. is scheduled for Many plan their costumes and outfits months in advance. A man Oct. 14 through 16 dressed as a Na’vi from Avatar took his costume to new heights — For more literally — by wearing stilts, bringinformation visit: ing him to about seven or eight feet tall. Newyorkcomiccon.com this year’s convention also featured “the cultyard,” new to NYcc, bringing underground art, fashion and pop culture to the convention. Featured this year were brands like tokidoki, toy tokyo, myplasticheart, and designer uSB brand Mimoco. the three-day event was a fanboy and fanOriginally printed Oct. 13 girl’s dream. For only its fifth year, and with the 1. Children were given free admission to the convention, with many in costume. Sora from the game “Kingdom Hearts” was a popular cosplay character at the convention. 2.The New York Anime Festival held on the lower floor of the Jacob Javits Center had a higher cosplay turnout than any other. 3. Angry internet memes find their way into the convention. 4. A Na’vi from Avatar was spotted towering over the people of Comic Con. 5. Game demonstrations had high turnouts, with some waiting hours to get their hands on a controller to get the chance to play before a game’s release.
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Bo Burnham sits with The Pace Press prior to his CMJ gig terial? BB: Maybe like little silly instruments. i incorporated a triangle in my last one, and i’ve looked at a million of those little percussive instruments and those are fun, but i think piano is the best. i don’t even know if i would want to pick up a guitar again. i think piano is the most expressive and easiest to create a mood with just one person. Maybe an electric guitar for a song could be funny, or a harmonica…that would be nice. Maybe a xylophone on something. it depends if the joke comes first. i won’t like, pick up an instrument and then try to make a joke out of it. the joke has to come first.
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Burnham’s quick quips and wisecracks has catapulted him from bedroom comedian to touring superstar.
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The Pace Press was able to catch up with comedian Bo Burnham as he prepared for the conflict of interest party. He may not have his own show just yet, but he is quite the punny fellow. The Pace Press (TPP): So where do the ideas for your material come from? Bo Burnham (BB): i try and take vague subjects like love or irony or something…religion, and start writing as many jokes as i can. i never draw from real life experience. TPP: Why’s that?
BB: i don’t know. i’ve never been a good story teller. My life isn’t that interesting, and i think i’m too young to express my viewpoints on life. i feel like it would come off as a little distasteful and unappealing, so instead i just write lots and lots of jokes. TPP: is there any reason you gravitate more towards those subjects? BB: Yeah. i think they’re more rich for my kind of voice, which is a bit sarcastic. there’s never really a topic that’s off limits…it’s more just trying to tear down the meat of all those things. it’s kind of just reducing everything to meaningless jokes so that everything becomes really silly. i like making serious things silly.
TPP: is there any sort material you’re maybe trying to push yourself more towards? BB: Maybe a little more poetry, instead of doing more stand up and songs. i want to just push the poetry of it. And more than that, i want to focus more on the subjects rather than the jokes. Not any particular subject where i’m like ‘oh, i want to write a political bit,’ but try and make bits that really synthesize the jokes but also make a point at the same time than just a series of one liners. TPP: Are there any instruments that you don’t know how to play or want to learn and incorporate into your ma-
What’s worked for me is to just write as much as you can and research as much as you can. if you love a comedian or musician, research them as much as you can. Find out why they do it and how they do it and just write and constantly try and challenge yourself to do something different. the moment you get comfortable doing something, switch. that could be wrong. i mean, that’s what i did but i could be wrong.
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I wander when I think. I like to pace…Pace.
TPP: So, if you were stuck on a desert island, what three comedians would you bring with you and why?
-Bo Burnham, using his quick wit to make a quip on the University
BB: i think reggie (Watts) would be one. this young dude, Anthony Jeselnik, and someone that looks like they could do a lot of stuff….like Ben Bailey from ‘cash cab.’ Because he’s big, and he’s strong and looks like he could cut firewood.
TPP: is there anyone you look to or listen to for inspiration? When you’re stuck, is there anyone in particular whose stand-up you watch or bands that you listen to?
TPP: i actually asked Nick Swardson the same thing once and he said he would bring carrot top to try and make props to get off the island. BB: that’s a good call. [laughs] that’s why he has a t.v. show and i don’t. TPP: [laughs] Well, you never know. BB: No, not until i can quip like that.
BB: Maybe George carlin, radiohead or something. When i’m worried about doing something new, [i look to] people that weren’t worried about doing something new, and i’m always thinking ‘Well, if this comedian screws up, that’s alright because i did something that people i really look up to did,’ which is what i try to do. But usually i just walk around my house. i’m a wanderer, totally. i wander when i think. i like to pace…Pace.
TPP: is there any advice you’d like to give to any aspiring comedians or musicians?
TPP: [laughs]
BB: i don’t know what i’m doing.
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BB: Look! Maybe i will get a show!
Childish Gambino delivers witty rhymes with his latest EP kIm buI ASSociAte editor
on top of being one of the youngest writers to ever work for NBc’s hit show “30 rock” and being a lead actor in the truthfully funny show “community,” donald Glover has worked to add rapper to his resume with his side project childish Gambino. Glover introduces us to the follow up to his Summer 2011 release Culdesac with EP. the opening track “Be Alone” starts off with a grand intro with snippets of bass, pounding drums and violin between lyrics like “Music was my side chick/ But now we’re movin’ in together,” and “We are just some rappers/ Got no luxury of subtlety/ No subtext when we’re rappin’/ We say it like we hear it/ i put it on a track/ and i hope you get the spirit.” With Glover’s music gaining popularity amongst fans of all types, from television
fans to music lovers, many of his lyrics reflect his personal life like any other musician; except his personal life includes having worked with tina Fey, being on a hit NBc show and breaking into the music scene under childish Gambino. Glover wastes no time, jumping right into “Freaks and Geeks.” A chanting chorus gives it a primitive, tribal vibe with Glover’s biting lyrics overtop. “My Shine” is a bit slower with a steadier chorus. Many of the lyrics hint at his many talents, like “Listen to the Culdesac and know that was an ultimatum/ Man, why nobody wanna admit they like me just a little bit?/ Won’t be on the freshmen list/ Guess i’ll just keep spittin’ shit,” and “i was hopin’ they would see me just for me, dope rhymer/ they do me like my first house, no co-signer/ See you usin’ qualifiers, you don’t even know/‘i guess he good for a rapper who on a tv show!’” Glover impressively speeds through
segments of rapping on “Lights turned on” with down tempo choruses, quick synthesizers and drums. the closing track “Not Going Back” featuring Beldina Malaika, opens with piano and strings heard more acoustically than the other tracks. the song builds in suspense from Glover’s clever lyrics and into Malaika’s slower verse. the two then close out the track as a duet. the five-track EP is sure to attract listeners old and new. Where Culdesac seems playful with lyrics, EP brings it up a notch with more production experimentation in additional to Glover’s continuously witty lyrics. A few notable tracks off of Culdesac that any Glover/childish Gambino fan should listen to include “difference,” “Hero,” “do Ya Like” and “Put it in My video.”
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CONCERTS Donald Glover/Childish Gambino will be performing on the IAMDONALD Tour : May 10 at The Bowery Ballroom and May 14 at the Music Hall of Williamsburg. For tickets visit: ticketmaster.com or livenation.com all photos from childishgambino.com
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Top CD picks for all students, freshmen or otherwise Five CDs suited for any fan mARIe CyPRIen coNtriButor
Starting college can be an exciting and sometimes difficult experience. Meeting new people, managing your goals and being on your own can be tiresome, so here are five albums for incoming freshmen to reduce stress, relax your mind and maybe even inspire you.
The Pace Press editors’ top CD picks
New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) by erykah Badu — With her poetic and thoughtprovoking lyrics, the dallas-born singersongwriter delivers charismatic r&B music in the format of spoken word with a jazz edge. Songs like “Window Seat” will definitely help you escape your stress.
Teen Dream by Beach House — this is the third album by the Baltimore-based indie rock duo band consisting of vocalist and keyboard player victoria Legrand and guitarist Alex Scally. the band’s music has a dreamy edge to it due to its intense and sometimes slow rhythmic beats, haunting lyrics and ’70s vibe. Songs like “Zebra” or “Lover of Mine” will take you to another planet.
Phobia by Breaking Benjamin — consisting of Benjamin Burnley (vocalist/songwriter), Aaron Fink (lead guitarist), Mark Klepaski (bass guitarist) and chad Szeliga (drummer), this alternative metal rock band delivers their heavy rock music through the gentle but strong vocals of Burnley. Songs like “the diary of Jane” and “Breath” are favorites of the album.
21 by Adele — this english singer-songwriter never fails to mesmerize with her heavenly voice. She delivers soulful and empowered piano in the background like in “Someone Like You” or a dynamic beat like in “rolling in the deep.”
Dreaming of Revenge by Kaki King — With her impressive light vocals, King’s guitar solos tell a story throughout the album. the Atlanta born musician delivers her deep acoustic filled music with songs like “2 o’ clock” and “Pull Me out Alive.”
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combining reflective lyrics with gorgeous instrumentation and infectious vocals, New Zealand’s the Naked and Famous had a great debut with Passive Me, Aggressive You. one listen to the closing song, “Girls Like You,” will make anyone fall in love with this band — trust me. -Brian Rentas Animal collective’s album Sung Tongs features fun, upbeat yet quirky tracks. the obscure nature of songs like “We tigers” and “Sweet road” reflect the indie/underground music that gives NYc it’s reputation for creativity and outside of the box arts. Sung Tongs was a big part of my freshman year soundtrack. Stephanie Hansen taylor Swift’s Speak Now: We all know her as the singing sweetheart with enough sass to leave the men who did her wrong crying in the corner ashamed of their actions for weeks — and sometimes even
years. the 20-year-old country starlet’s third full-length album is titled Speak Now. Swift has claimed it to be her most personal album yet. Swift is sure to keep the attention of her fans and will gain some new ones with this album! -Kaitlynn Blyth Britney Spears’ Femme Fatale: the perfect album to listen to when you're trying to finish that awful Lit paper and the perfect album to listen to when you give up on said Lit paper to go dancing instead. - Craig Held Ke$ha’s Cannibal: Cannibal, the follow-up eP to her first album, Animal, is definitely an album that will want to make you get up and dance. Make sure to put your glitter on and crank up the volume to “We r Who We r.” -Kate Hamzik My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy by Kanye West: Kanye West released an album of wonder and awe post his Hawaiian isolation. His most recent album is sure to
please the ear with a variety of artists and instrumentals featured. - Ivonna Thompson Lupe Fiasco’s Lasers is a perfect response not only to the current state of the hip-hop industry but also, the politics and problems surrounding our country. -Hilda Adeniji the Hold Steady’s most recent album Heaven Is Whenever sadly does not include former keyboardist Franz Nicolay, but makes up for what it lacks with craig Finn’s infamous storytelling lyrics. -Lynn Rickert to say Laura Stevenson and the can’s Sit Resist is one of the better albums in recent m e m o r y would be an understatement. this album impresses me more and more with each listen. - Brian Rentas
University students host Keds “How Do You Do?” Event CAmelle Dumo coNtriButor
university students will be hosting the Keds cross-country campaign, “How do You do?” in which they hope to raise $5,000 for Free Arts NYc on May 5 in union Square. Keds, the All-American canvas shoe brand established in 1916, takes to the highway for their “How do You do?” tour.
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the catch phrase is a reflection of the brand and spirit that is not only a greeting but a question to what inspires students to do what they do. in each city the campaign goes to, Keds will partner with a local charity and showcase local musicians and artists. For every “tweet” that answers “How do you do inspiration?” or “How do you do NYc?” with the hashtag #KedsHdYd_NYc or #KedsHdYd, Keds will donate $1 to Free Arts NYc. Free Arts NYc is an organization that provides creative art programs for homeless, abused and neglected children. the program works with schools and shelters to create a combination of mentoring programs and educational arts to help
children build trust
and courage through creative arts. Keds Ambassadors senior ellen Sea and senior Alexandra Barrette, as well as shoe artist senior Heather Montemarano, have put together an all-day event that not only promotes art and inspiration within the university’s community, but also among children in the metropolitan area. “When i heard that Keds was using inspiration as the core part of their campaign, my attention was drawn in. What led me to want to work with Keds was recruiting the artistic, musical and modeling talent that they wanted to feature as the attractions to the event, Barette said.” “Keds is supporting local artists and musicians and i knew it would be fun and exciting to help them get everything together,” she continued. the event will have a giant interactive shoebox where attendees can learn about the history of Keds. Local artists will be featured and performances by local musicians and dance teams will take place. Attendees can join local artists to create a giant mural con-
veying the inspirations of university students and design their own shoes. there will be a student organization competition in which $50 will be donated to a charity for every 20 people the organization can get to attend. A fashion show with seven university students will also take place during this fun-filled charity event. “i look forward to having Pace students collaborate with Keds on this amazing campaign to help encourage creativity in the city. i look forward to hearing many young people tell us their inspirations in life,” Sea said. “the event will definitely show that there are many creative individuals at Pace who love art and would love to encoura g e
art in any way. it’s great to have the school be involved with Keds because it shows that students at Pace are willing to represent their university. As a student, this is a unique opportunity you don’t get often, and i’m glad Pace is a part of it,” Sea continued.
ATTEND The Pace University and Keds “How Do You Do?” event will take place in Union Square on Thursday, May 5 from 12 p.m.- 5 p.m.
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NYC will play host to hundreds of free summer events beTTy FeRmIn iNterN
Staying in NYc for the summer gives you many opportunities to enjoy different types of concerts and events — the best part is that some of these events are often free. SummerStage hosts a wide variety of events throughout the summer at central Park’s main stage. Night at the caravanserai: tales of Wonder featuring Yo-Yo Ma, his Silk road ensemble and students will take place on June 7. the students are sixth graders from a variety of schools like ed-
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To Take Advantage of Free NYC Summer Events 1. You’re a college student and you’re broke. 2. It’s a great way to get a tan! 3. Maybe someone will realize how awesome you are and make you famous, too! 4. It’s the #1 cure for the summer blues. 5. It’s better than cleaning your apartment.
ward Bleeker JHS 185, Frederick douglass Academy iii, Granville t. Woods MS 584 and PS/MS 161 Pedro Albizu campos School. SummerStage continues with Passion of tap on June 10 in Herbert von King Park, which would seem like just a jazz concert but it turns out to be full dance production that ends with an entertaining jam session. omar edwards is the artistic director who draws from years of training and a career that goes from the worlds of music to even television, theater and film. the 9th cine Fest Petrobras Brasil NY: Mart’nália / Screening: Elza is being held outdoors at the main stage on June 19 and will pay tribute to the best of Brazil’s creative cinema. the documentary is about one of Brazil’s original samba superstars, elza Soares, and how her songs have transcended all generations. After the documentary is screened there will be a live performance by Mart’nália, who is one of Brazil’s most exciting artists and considered the “Queen of Samba.” Her rhythms and smooth, lilting voice will make you get your dancing shoes out. the variety is carried on by comedian Jim Gaffigan with special guest John Pinette on June 29 as part of comedy central Park. Back for its fifth year, it will be an evening of laughs that you’ll want to come and enjoy. Gaffigan has proven himself to many audiences for his clever stand-up comedy, acting and writing. Pinette has also been enter-
taining audiences for over 20 years in television, film and stage. these are only some of the events of the myriad that will be at SummerStage. For the full lineup , check Summerstage.org. Another event that is continuing this summer is the river to river Festival from June 19 to July 16 in Lower Manhattan. For their 10th anniversary, the theme is iconic NY artists including Patti Smith, the New York city opera and Laurie Anderson. Music, theater, film, dance are all aspects of this festival. For more information, visit rivertorivernyc.com. if that isn’t enough of a selection, head on over to Governors island, which opens up for the season on May 27. No Longer empty presents “the Sixth Borough” from June 5 to oct. 10. it is an exhibition that “features a series of site-specific installations and explores the paradox of the parallel realities of the mainland and the island, which exist in spatial proximity but in different states of being,” according to Governors island’s website. Governors island also offers Flying trapeze Lessons from the trapeze School New York (tSNY) in collaboration with the Big Apple circus. classes are offered on Saturdays and Sundays on Parade Ground. one of the best summer events is happening the first day of summer, June 21: Make Music New York (MMNY). As a precursor to the event, Governors island
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will be transforming into Punk island with dozens of performances throughout the day before on June 20 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. MMNY won’t only be on Governors island though. it is a one of a kind festival with free concerts everywhere in NYc. their website states, “from 11 in the morning to 10 at night, musicians of all ages, creeds and musical persuasions — from hip hop to opera, Latin jazz to punk rock — perform on streets, sidewalks, stoops, plazas, cemeteries, parks and gardens. From high school bands to marquee names, MMNY is open to anyone who wants to take part [and] enjoyed by everyone who wants to attend.”
Summer 2011 will definitely be a summer to remember with everything from dance parties, swimming lessons, art fairs, festivals and many artists performing anywhere and everywhere. don’t miss out on what is sure to be a good time.
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Take a bite out of the Big Apple music scene and entertainment nICole moRAles coNtriButor
one of the greatest advantages of living in NYc is the abundance of entertainment options on any given night. there are countless ways one can spend their nights in the Big Apple, with some New Yorkers agreeing that the music scene is well worth checking out. there are more concert venues in Brooklyn and Manhattan than one could possibly imagine, but outlined here are venues that host some of the best concerts in the tri-state area. the list includes not only major venues, but also great local venues that have helped countless artists get their start. Smaller venues can offer the most authentic New York experiences and are great places to start the night off with. the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, located at 361 Metropolitan Ave., has hosted
great up and coming local bands. Best coast even played here before blowing up with their self-titled debut album. Similarly, Arlene’s Grocery located in the Lower east Side at 95 Stanton Street, was where the Strokes got their start. it is a hip venue where local bands try to make a name for themselves. if you are into the small venue atmosphere, definitely check out Brooklyn’s Shea Stadium. Not to be confused with the baseball stadium, it is a wild party of musicians and fans alike almost every night. Shea Stadium’s indie band line up is the perfect location to check out bands that may one day be huge. the venue is located at 20 Meadow St. if you would rather take a break from trying to remember every obscure artist’s name at small shows and are interested in seeing any indie artist worth mentioning, there are four places you
should check out: the Bowery Ballroom located at 6 delancey St. on the Lower east Side, the Music Hall of Williamsburg located at 66 North 6th St. in Brooklyn, terminal 5 located at 610 West 56th St. and Webster Hall located at 125 east 11th St. these four venues are NYc music scene staples and host general admission shows for both large scale and obscure talents each night. everyone from Born ruffians, Neon indian, Fleet Foxes, Bruno Mars and even Kanye West have all performed at Bowery Ballroom to sold out crowds. Webster Hall is hardly different with performances form Snoop dogg, the drums, Wavves and chris Brown being some of the many highlights. the inside setup of Webster Hall is almost identical to Bowery Ballroom’s and the artists they host hardly vary from Bowery’s.
one difference between Webster Hall and Bowery though is the consistency of shows. Webster Hall usually hosts less shows per month in its grand ballroom than the Bowery Ballroom, but surely makes up for that factor in the amount of smaller scale shows usually consisting of local bands hosted in the Studio at Webster Hall, conveniently located in the venue’s basement. the Music Hall of Williamsburg hosts a bit of a different crowd and most often the artists performing at this venue are of typical hipster fashion. the artists are usually already quite popular but are still developing a larger fan base. terminal 5 hosts artists with large followings like Julian casablancas, the Walkmen, Panic! At the disco and some of Lcd Soundsystem’s last shows. it’s always a tight space, but always enjoyable.
in addition to all of these, NYc is home to the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. there is nothing quite like sitting in a sold out show with 20,000 other people adoring the same artist. You may be wondering how it would be possible to keep track of the multitude of shows available for New Yorkers. As a music fan, The Pace Press recommends checking out sites like ohmyrockness.com and Last.fm, both of which are always chock-full of upcoming shows. Whichever venue you choose, amazing music is guaranteed. the wonderful thing about New York is that the options are limitless and there is always great talent waiting to be discovered. “one can always find a variety of talented artists anywhere in the area. there is no shortage of musical creativity in NY,” freshman Nora Kennedy said.
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Get cultured at some of NYC’s best museums mel bAIley StAFF Writer
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The Museum of art and Design’s nominal fees is perfect for students on a budget
Students in NYc are often asked to attend museums for class projects or art reports, most of whom are not inclined to attend museum galas otherwise. one could derive that the lack of museum attendance by the student body can be attributed to the fact that they are unaware of which museums are available, but above all else, which are financially feasible to attend. When one thinks of the most famous museums in NYc, the Metropolitan Museum of Art located at 1000 Fifth Avenue and the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) located at 11 West 53rd St. immediately come to mind. Both offer suggested donations and discounts for students, but NYc and its five boroughs offer plenty of museums which are not as publicized but are still great. NYc museums can be categorized into subject areas such as art, history and cultural heritage. Most art museums around the city offer student discounts on select days or annually. the Museum of Arts and design, located at 2 columbus circle, offers a pay-as-you-go fee on thursdays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. the museum specializes in objects which reflect
contemporary and historic innovation in craft, art and design, which is a change from the typical run of the mill museums flooded with long lines of tourists. the Brooklyn Museum of Art is said to offer its viewers the best collection of egyptian Art in the world, but best of all is their student discount — only $3 for admission with valid student identification. the museum is located at 200 eastern Parkway and is open Wednesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the first Saturday of every month its doors are open until 11 p.m. if you feel inspired to acquire some more scientific knowledge, the American Museum of Natural History, located at central Park West at 79th St., is a nice stop for after a stroll around the park. For 125 years, the museum has been one of the most preeminent research science institutions for students. there is a suggested donation of $7.50, but if you can only spare a quarter the museum will still welcome you with open arms. the addition of the rose center for earth and Science also makes science, specifically astronomy and astrophysics, more accessible to the public.
No matter your culture, NYc may offer a museum to enhance your knowledge of your own culture or others. visit the Jewish Museum, the largest Jewish museum in the western hemisphere. the museum, located at 1109 Fifth Avenue, holds exhibits on the top two floors detailing the life of Jewish people from more than four thousand years ago. the Museum for African Art at 593 Broadway only costs $2.50 for students. the museum’s goal is to “increase public understanding and appreciation of African art and culture,” according to the museum’s website. At a fee of $15, students can visit the Lower east Side tenement Museum, located at 108 orchard St., a landmark tenement that was home to over 7,000 people from 20 nations between 1863 and 1935.visitors can learn about the living styles of past european settlers. Just for fun, the American Museum of the Moving image houses the most important collections of motion picture and television artifacts. exhibitions illustrate how art and the craft of moving images are inseparable. For just for $5.50, students can have the chance to enhance their perception of the moving picture. the museum is located at 36-01 35th Ave. in Astoria, Queens.
Check out some of Broadway’s best new musicals on the cheap HAyley TRAveRs coNtriButor
the buzzword on Broadway this spring is — fun. the three most nominated musicals for the recently announced outer critics circle Awards are just that — a fun time and not too out of reach for students to enjoy. they are dance and joke-heavy, but in all cases drive home that good old Broadway feel good message.
The Book of Mormon this is the musical to see, that is, if you can get tickets. this is the smash-hit new musical by the creators of South Park, trey Parker and Matt Stone. the show tells the story of two young Mormon missionaries sent off to spread the word in a dangerous part of uganda. The New York Post reported that audience members were “sore from laughing so hard.” Filled with crude humor, inappropriately hilarious jokes and a raved about score, this musical is a must see.
Anything Goes Sutton Foster and Joel Grey star in the revival of this cole Porter classic, which fans of oldschool musical theater will really
enjoy. it is filled with some of the best music from the 40s, including “i Get a Kick out of You” and “easy to Love.” despite the fluffy and at times weak plot, the rewritten script and incredible arrangements will most certainly distract you from the many holes in the original script. Four-time tony Award Nominee Foster is astounding as reno Sweeney, and Joel Grey, most famous for winning both the Academy Award and tony Award for his portrayal of emcee in cabaret, proves himself once again to be a comedic legend.
Sister Act the musical based on the beloved Whoopi Goldberg movie of same name has been altered just a bit, but is just as funny and heartfelt as the original. this musical got rave reviews on London’s West end and with that energy was able to move to NYc this spring. Patina Miller stars as deloris van cartier and the incredible victoria clark plays Mother Superior. Filled with dance, fun and incredible costumes, this musical is great for all ages. Leading the group with nine outer critics circle Nominations, this is definitely one to see. With the incredible success of The Book of Mormon, Anything Goes and Sister Act, tickets are a
hot commodity. Here is the breakdown of the rush policy for those three theaters: Anything Goes: the Stephen Sondheim theater 124 West 43rd St between 6th Ave. and 7th Ave. this is probably the hardest ticket to get as there is no standing room policy. General rush is two tickets per person and only about six are given out. Get there early before they open as you may not be the first person there waiting. tickets are $30 a piece. The Book of Mormon: the eugene o’Neil theater 230 West 49th St. between 7th Ave. and 8th Ave. they give away 12 tickets in a lottery two hours before the show. You can put your name into the lottery once, indicating how many broadwayworld.com tickets you want, with the maxisutton Foster’s performance in Anything Goes is one to not miss out on. mum being two. the lottery starts taking names two and a half hours musicals on Broadway that you Spider-Man: Turn Off the before the show. the tickets are should pass on. Dark: even if you have money to $27 and in the front row. there is a Wonderland: this musical is a throw away, this show is literally standing room line for $27 for the take on author Lewis carroll’s bad for your health. With their diback of the theater with a maxi- “Alice Adventures in Wonderland.” rector and creator Julie taymor remum of two tickets per a person as Kate Shindle, known for her por- cently fired, and Bono’s well. People begin lining up in trayal of vivienne in Legally much-criticized score not getting front of the theater usually around Blonde on Broadway, and Janet any better, it does Wonderland a four hours before curtain. dacal, previously of In The favor by being so unbeatably bad. Sister Act: the Broadway the- Heights, are two of the stars in this You’ve heard the jokes, and the ater 1681 Broadway between 53rd musical. unfortunately, even they scary injury stats: with actors flySt. and 54th St. it has the same could not salvage this show as it ing over the audience, you could be rush policy as Anything Goes. was a mess — a musical train the next scary statistic. of course, there are also some wreck at its best.
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When Harry Tries To Marry hits the big screen RuveenA vIRk StAFF Writer
When Harry Tries To Marry, the brainchild of many university students and faculty members, sold out its premiere at the AMc theatre in times Square April 19. the independent film is a tonguein-cheek romantic comedy about an indian-American college student who wants to have an arranged marriage after witnessing his parent’s failed “love marriage.” the film won three awards at the London Asian Film Festival including Best crossover film, Best New talent for rahul rai and the audience award for Best Film. the film puts a refreshing new twist on stereotypical cross-cultural films and leaves the audience laughing and shocked at the unexpected ending. the success of the film is credited to the life altering determination of director Nayan Padrai, its brilliant casting and the support of producer Sheetal vyas. “in Bollywood movies, the typical story is that the boy and girl fall in love, the parents don’t want them to get married, or want them to marry other people, but they end up marrying and living happily ever after. No one ever tells the point of view of happy arranged marriages. there are a lot
of guys who want that — no one ever told that perspective,” Padrai said. university sophomore rai plays lead character Harry. His award for Best New talent was much deserved as his acting is natural and convincing, which couples powerfully with the talented Stefanie estes, who plays his American love interest theresa. osvaldo Hernandez is hilarious in the character of Louis, Harry’s best friend, who attempts to talk him out of having an arranged marriage. Harry’s father dev (tony Mirrcandani), is equally hilarious, a perfect indian version of Jack Nicholson. the university is used as a backdrop in the film, with many university students having small parts within the film. “We were also looking for a university to shoot at, preferably in a five to 10 mile radius of our office in downtown Manhattan. We also wanted to shoot the opening and ending scene in front of the fountain at city Hall Park. Pace was our first choice, and most importantly, Pace wanted us,” vyas said. When asked about the moviemaking experience in india, the cast laughed and simply said, “chai dada!” in india, the men who fetch tea and coffee for the
actors expected them to yell out, “chai dada,” which is a regular india expression. the cast was surprised to find that while they thought this was rude, it is actually proper etiquette in india. When Harry Tries to Marry is Padrai’s directorial debut and the world-wide recognition it has received is more than he expected. He wrote the script for himself but was told by an agent that he could not play the role of Harry because he didn’t have an indian accent. He then decided that he would not let anyone tell him what to do, so he chose the next best thing to being an actor — direct the movie himself. “i wanted to make When Harry Tries to Marry before i turned 35. After my 34th birthday, i left my job and gave myself one year to make it happen. People would ask me, ‘What’s your job?’ i would say i’m a director. they’d say no, what’s your real job? i’d tell them that’s my real job. even when you’re struggling with your passion, it doesn’t feel like work,” Padrai said in a question and answer session following the premiere. He encouraged students to pursue creative careers. “Acting is a dream that many people have, but few people follow,” Padrai said.
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Laura Stevenson and The Can’s Sit Resist is an expected triumph bRIAn RenTAs ArtS editor
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Laura Stevenson and the cans, a five-piece band hailing from the ever-familiar land of Brooklyn, NY, have released their sophomore full-length album, entitled simply Sit Resist. Brooklyn is known for its deeply talented music scene — MGMt, dirty Projectors, Yeasayer and many more all call the borough of Kings their hometown — but it is always a treat to hear of a band that displays musical talent and virtuosity that also comes from a borough of NYc. it is another thing, however, when a band who’ve you been following for some time finally gets a crack at ‘making it big,’ and they take no prisoners in doing so.
to put it simply, Stevenson and her four cans have put out a spectacular record. Sit Resist could, and very well should be, an earlybird contender on every music aficionado’s “Best of 2011” list. Stevenson, the ever-timid front woman of the folk pop group, is an inspiring singer/songwriter. Growing up in a musical family, her grandfather being the composer of “the Little drummer Boy” and her grandmother being a vocalist for the Benny Goodman orchestra, Stevenson first grabbed attention with the 2008 release of the band’s first album, A Record. Being a simple folk album with a hint of indie rock, it was Stevenson’s perfect voice that grabbed attention — powerful, somber, sweet and impressive all at the same time. Her voice fit seamlessly with the album’s music. With the band signing to don Giovanni records, known for the bands Screaming Females and Shellshag, in 2010 and the subsequent announcement of Sit Resist, fans of A Record waited with high expectations for the band’s new record. the wait was completely
worth it. the band developed hugely within the time gap between the two records — they have never sounded better, and the 13 songs that comprise Sit Resist show off this talent. it is only seconds into the first track of the record, “Halloween Pts. 1 & 2,” that the idea of an album that is destined to become greater than anticipated hits the listener’s mind. A humble starter, it is when Stevenson’s voice is combined with the rest of the band’s orchestration — horns, accordions, guitars, bass and drums — when the magic flourishes. it is the simple nature of the song that grabs attention — missing are the electro synthesizers and the layers of auto tune that sometime seem to plague modern music; instead, the song showcases a band of immeasurably talented musicians headed by a young woman who has one of the best voices in recent memory coming together to weave a simple story. the next song, “Master of Art,” is the lead single off the album and for good measure; a jovial delight of a song, it is one
of the many songs on the album that the listener will be coming back to, and will be singing along at the top of their lungs. the one thing that any review could not stress enough is the power behind Stevenson’s voice, and this song emphasizes that immensely. Starting off with a familiar drumbeat that morphs into a melody with cheerful guitars and tambourines, the song reflects a love story full of patience: “All i could pray for is that you’d please wait for me/ until i am a Master of Art/ until i have done everything.” “the Healthy one” is a standout song with an upbeat tune that is actually rather morbid — “And you will live long/ You will bury them all in the ground/ And your body will grow/ it hurts to be the healthy one!” is a chorus that will be sung rather loudly by fans, but most likely after feeling a bit sinister. immediately following is “Finish Piece,” which allows Stevenson to use that talented voice with a simple piano backdrop; rather somber and slow, it’s a perfect ballad. A personal favorite is “8:08,”
as it takes one listen to understand the beauty emanating from this song. Stevenson’s voice on this song is passionate and superb, and it is songs like “8:08” that tug at an emotional heartstring, which is intensified with the voice behind the 27-year-old Long island native. it is hard to Sit [and] Resist the temptation to write on and on about how good this album is. Laura Stevenson and the can’s Sit Resist deserves one listen at the very least. For those who are interested, the band announced a very special piece of information — celebrating the release of the album. Sit Resist is completely free to download up until May 26. this means simply one thing — any music listener has literally no excuse to pass up listening to this album. You owe it to your ears.
ONLINE Interested in your FREE copy of Sit Resist? Head over to Laurastevenson.tumblr.com before May 26 for your copy.
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No reservations needed for NYC’s “street meat”
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Rickshaw Dumpling Truck (l) and steak Truck (R)
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they are found on almost every block and have become a staple of NYc streets — food trucks. these vendors depend on tourists and native New Yorkers, but can carry a stigma of selling dirty and artificial food that is extremely unhealthy for consumers. the New York city Food truck Association (NYcFtA) is now working to combat this negative view. the NYcFtA consists of the 32 gourmet food trucks owners that sell everything from cupcakes to lobsters. the owners formed this association to change the way food is sold on the street and to change the laws that inhibit the expansion of these new gourmet food trucks. “We think the nature of street vending has changed and we are looking to advocate for laws that reflect those changes,” coowner of the rickshaw dumpling truck david Weber said in an interview with The
Wall Street Journal. these laws include the right to park and vend at metered spots and faster licensing. According to WSJ, NYc prohibits vending at metered spots, leaving very few spaces for food trucks to park legally. it also takes between six to eight weeks to receive a mobile food-vending license.
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I actually have tried a lot of new foods eating at these trucks, I relied on them when the cafe shut down. -Patrick Samtani, student
New gourmet food trucks, which are often run by restaurant owners, are trying to reinvent the street food market. the Steak truck on 47th St. and Park Avenue sells
reasonably priced streaks. Berry Froyo in union Square rivals Pinkberry on both taste and cost. then there is Patacon Pisao on 202nd St. between 9th Ave. and 10th Ave. that sells deli sandwiches. instead of grabbing poorly made food on a rushed lunch break, anyone can get these well made foods on the go. “Normally i would never try street meat, or any food from street vendors for that matter,” freshman Patrick Samtani said. “it makes me nervous because i don’t know who is making the food or what it is made of,” he added. Freshman Mike Biyad had a similar opinion. “if i’m going to spend my money on food then i don’t want to waste it on something that doesn’t taste good and looks awful,” he said. Gourmet food trucks have changed some people’s previous views on eating “street meat.” “i don’t consider those trucks to be in the same category as the dirty pret-
zel and hot dog stands. these are actually like real restaurants but on wheels,” Biyad said. “i actually have tried a lot of new foods eating at these trucks, i relied on them when the cafe shut down,” Samtani added. these new upscale vendors are so popular that most have their own twitter and Facebook accounts to track where they will be and when. With so many fans of these new gourmet food trucks, whose goal is merely to improve the city’s food, it is hard to believe that there would be anyone who would not approve. the older vendors who are losing business and city officials who have to deal with overcrowding in the streets think otherwise. “As long as people have a need to eat, there will always be street vendors,” Biyad said. “So why not have them sell gourmet food? this should not be an issue to anyone. the new gourmet food trucks are only changing NYc for the better.”
Alumni who are truly “Working Towards Greatness” HIlDA ADenIJI diGitAL iLLuStrAtor
colleges and universities rely on their measured worth to drive up the rates of admissions. Prospective students use factors such as location, price, degrees and acceptance rates to determine a school's value. Alumni influence is an equally important basis for school assessment. it is a determining factor however, that is easy to overlook and underrate. Looking at a college or universities alumni record can reveal a lot about the overall success of the school. Statistics about graduation rates and post-grad income can display a degree’s value in the “real world. the university has an interesting portfolio of alumni. A profile on recent alumni can give a current depiction of the value of the university. two alumni that can help attest to the university’s motto of "work towards greatness" are rachel chopra and danny estrada. chopra is a '08 alumna. during her time at the university she was an active member in student life: a member
of ALPFA, Project Pericles and President of multiple honors organizations. For the past three years, chopra has been a junior financial analyst at Goldman Sachs. Apart from the business world, she is the founder of oreY (organization reaching for the empowerment of Youth). oreY is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to aiding children devastated by Hurricane Katrina and providing educational help for New orleans, La. students. For the last four years during spring break, chopra, oreY and approximately 30 university students have spent their Spring Break in New orleans volunteering as an alternative spring break. the project was first started as a collaborated trip with a professor at the university. this "alternative spring break" now provides university students and other volunteers with a unique way to give back. oreY is on a mission to empower teens in New orleans “to become leaders in their own communities.” chopra explained how her double major in Finance and Accounting at the university helped her obtain great skills to run a non-profit organization. She extends the opportu-
nity to volunteer to anyone who may have interest and can be contacted at rachel.chopra@gmail.com danny estrada is a ’06 alumnus who now has his own company, estrada entertainment Group (eeG). in ’06, estrada and business partner Ambrose olson founded eeG, a full service entertainment marketing, public relations and talent management firm. eeG’s client list includes: Kim Kardashian, singer Sasha, Mtv, ABc, NBc, oxygen, AoL and the Wall Street Journal. estrada’s company handles brands and clients for both American and Hispanic markets. While at the university, estrada had several leadership roles such as being an orientation Leader and a resident Advisor. these two alumni are only two examples of university success stories. they not only show individual achievements; but they represent the ever-growing community of the university. the willingness of these alumni, along with many others, to come back and continue to positively impact and aid their collegiate community shows how the university fosters great teamwork and leadership.
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Study, organize and don’t be distracted
RuveenA vIRk StAFF Writer
it is 3 a.m. and you have a seven page paper due in a few hours. So far, you have written only a few words but have managed to download 10 new songs and comment on your best friend’s entire new Facebook album. this situation may sound familiar as we have all been distracted by the internet while trying to study or finish homework. the internet is not the real enemy — it’s our natural instinct to prefer things that give us pleasure over work. the internet has developed programs that can keep you off of certain websites and help you organize your to-do list, notes and even send you reminders. these useful tools could save your GPA. the website, Keepmeout.com, is coming to the aide of student procrastinators everywhere and is simple to use. it asks users for the urL of the website they want to stay out of and the amount of time you want to stay out of it for. it allows you to go on the website once during the time frame, but warns you if you go on more than that. You can also set the block on a certain website as a bookmark for easy access for next time. if you do try to go on the blocked website, it takes you to a webpage that gives you a warning. “You visited Facebook just 5 minutes ago…why not come back in 28 minutes and 5 seconds?” “i think it [www.keepmeout. com] can help, but at the same time i feel like it can worsen the problem because then a student will be counting down how much time until they can 'take a break' and get back on Facebook or Youtube. But i feel like the intention is good, and if students can really stick with it then it can
help them focus and be more productive,” sophomore rudy Luna said. organization is the sole thing that can save your college career or destroy it. Students know the drill, at the beginning of the semester you buy a planner and vow to write every assignment on a calendar dry erase board. towards the end of the year, you often have to dig through your binder for a syllabus, almost forgetting an assignment is due until someone in the class mentions it. Another student savior is the website evernote.com. it is a downloadable program that works both on your computer and on smart phones to help your organize. evernote is a simple to use program that allows you to take notes, save images, create to-do lists, view PdF’s and even open and save photos directly onto the program. You can take notes directly on evernote — with a simple blank document format or a lined notebook background. it even allows you to take a webcam note. You can tag notes to group them together and create separate notebooks for separate subjects. the to-do list allows you to check off tasks as you go. You can also print your notes; attach files to them and the program even syncs back and forth between your computer and phone so you are never left without your notes or reminders. the question remains if websites like these can help college students work more efficiently. While keepmeout.com has the potential to cure college students of procrastination, a skill they have been developing since high school, evernote can help even the most disorganized of students pull themselves together and avoid late assignments.
May 4, 2011
Royal Wedding warms hearts globally CRAIG HelD iNterN
Americans and Britains alike tuned into watch the royal wedding on April 29 to see Kate — now catherine — Middleton marry Prince William, son of Prince charles and the late Lady diana Spencer, in Westminster Abbey. the wedding marked the first large-scale royal wedding to garner so much American attention since the wedding of William’s parents in 1981. the ceremony, which lasted exactly one hour and 15 minutes, was timed down to the minute with Middleton walking down the aisle for exactly three and a half minutes. the long time girlfriend of the man who stands to become the King of england, wore a gown designed by Alexander McQueen’s right-hand woman and current head of the late designer’s eponymous label Sarah Burton. With a classic victorian silhouette consisting of a satin corset bodice and padded hips, the newlywed wowed fashionistas and commoners
alike. the dress is reminiscent of Grace Kelly’s and even Queen elizabeth’s wedding gowns. the couple’s website stated that Burton’s team washed their hands every half hour in order to keep the lace on the upper bodice and sleeves at its whitest and changed their needles every three hours to ensure the precise detailing that the dress required. Middleton’s dress wasn’t the only fashion to come out of the ceremony though — the hats and fascinators that adorned female guests were newsworthy in themselves. in British culture, it is customary for hats to be worn to formal events, most created at the hands of famed haberdasher, Philip treacy. of course, treacy is more prevalent in the zeitgeist thanks to his work with Lady Gaga, yet his craftsmanship has spanned generations of international royalty. For the average provincial watching the wedding, a number of cultural aspects are just lost on our monarch-less society. the largest collective “huh” is centered on Middleton’s position within the royal family.
While it is easy to consider her a princess, she is technically just a duchess. A princess can only officially bear the title if she is born into royalty; one cannot simply become a princess. When Middleton married Prince William, she became “Her royal Highness Princess William Arthur Philip Louis, duchess of cambridge, countess of Strathearn, Baroness carrickfergus,” but she will be widely known as “Her royal Highness the duchess of cambridge.” Yet, these are not the only titles Middleton could hold. She is, after all, married to the man who is second in line to the throne. As Prince William’s wife, she could eventually become Queen, but only in name. Much like Queen elizabeth’s mother, Middleton will be known as a Queen consort. She will hold no official power and in the event Prince William dies or abdicates, she will lose her title. this marks the first time in 350 years that a commoner with no aristocratic ties stands to become a consort within the monarchy.
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New York City’s kATHRIne RIley FeAtureS editor
Six Flags and disney World will never compare to New York’s coney island. New Yorkers don’t go to coney island for the white sandy beaches or crystal blue waters, but it is a popular summer destination complete with over 50 rides and attractions, a boardwalk and the first Nathan’s Famous Hot dogs. the cyclone roller coaster has been thrilling city goers for over 80 years. over time the cyclone has won many awards. reorganization including consecutive years of winning the Golden ticket Awards: Best Wooden coaster and Mitch Hawker’s Best roller coaster Poll: Best Wooden-tracked roller coaster. the first drop during the ride plunges 85 feet and accelerates to speeds up to 60mph. According to visitbrooklyn.org, “Time Magazine once quoted charles Lindbergh as saying that a ride on the cyclone was more thrilling than his historic first flight across the Atlantic ocean.” in May 2010, Luna Park opened its doors taking over Astroland amusement park, which closed in 2008 due to financial
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problems. this is the second time around for Luna Park. the amusement park was once a favorite destination for visitors before it burned down in 1944. the design of the new park is inspired by the once loved and visited “Luna” of the past. A popular attraction at Luna Park includes the Beach Shack; a ride that stimulates being on top of a whirling tornado. the electro Spin resembles Astroland’s old Pirate Ship, as it rocks riders at the bottom of a sweeping arc; adding the twist of spinning people on a rotating disk. All of the new rides were made by italian ride manufacturer Zamperla. central Amusement international, which operates Luna Park, has at least 12 out of the 19 rides that twist, rotate, twirl, rotate, or revolve. visitors should consider eating lunch after they experience the rides. the newest feature at the park this year is the Scream Zone and the anticipated Sling Shot; which shoots you up over 150 feet into the air at over 90 mph and then free falls you back to the ground. it would be a shame to go all the way to this part of South Brooklyn and not visit
deno’s Wonder Wheel Amusement Park. the main attraction at this part of coney island is the Wonder Wheel; a 150 foot high Ferris wheels providing priceless views of the Atlantic ocean and coney island beaches. this small amusement park features mostly children’s rides with only a few rides for adults. if going on rides or eating hot dogs does not get you to hop on the subway and travel all the way to coney island, the Mermaid Parade will. this Brooklyn parade is the nation’s largest art parade and one of the city’s most popular summer events. the Mermaid Parade this year is being held on June 18 and begins at 2 p.m. this day pays homage to coney island Mardi Gras of the past, which lasted from 1903 to 1954. Attendees will see participants dressed in hand-made beautiful costumes representing Mermaids, Neptunes and sea creatures. the procession of the parade also includes marching bands, drill teams and a grand finale yacht pulled on a flatbed. each summer, a different celebrity “King Neptune” and “Queen Mermaid” rule over the proceedings, riding in the pa-
rade and at the end cutting through ribbons representing the seasons. don’t tire yourself out at the parade; the celebration is followed by the Mermaid Parade ball. the event is where costumed parade participants and spectators gather to listen to live music, purchase raffle tickets and watch burlesque and sideshow acts. coney island is more than just a beach; it is a unique coastal attraction for all ages. “coney island has always been a nice place for families to spend time together. it has been there for so long and has become a part of New York’s history,” junior christa tandana said.
ONLINE Visit Coneyisland.com to find out dates and times Coney Island Parks are open this summer.
Upcoming events: May: Saturday 7th: “Boardwalk Barrels of Fun”. Art competition and family fun day event. Saturday 21st: Brooklyn Half-Marathon; cheer on runners through Brooklyn on a course that starts in Prospect Park at ends in Coney Island.
Saturday 19th: Father’s Day Karaoke! Free T-Shirts for Dad and Child duets! Friday 24th& Saturday 26th: Karaoke on Boardwalk
July: Friday 1st: TNA Wrestling at MCU Park brought to you by Brooklyn Cyclones
June:
Sunday 17th: Grimaldo’s Mile (swim race); Friday 17th: Fireworks Friday! First one mile ocean swim starts at Coney Island evening fireworks of the season light up the and finishes at Brighton Beach sky. Friday 17th: Karaoke on Fireworks Friday! Sing karaoke with friends and family on the Boardwalk in front of Deno’s Wonder Wheel Saturday 18th: The 29th Annual Mermaid Parade
August: Saturday 6th: The 21st Annual Sand Sculpting Contest
Every Friday throughout the summer: “Pay What you Wish to See the Fish” – Free admisSaturday 18th: Brooklyn Cyclones Season sion to The New York Aquarium, at Coney Island Opener!
The Story of the School Year in Student Photos
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1. Resident Advisors (RA) of the Maria’s Tower Residence Hall created their signature initials during RA training. 2. The Green Floor in Maria’s Towers went on an excursion to the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens. 2
3. Junior Samantha Bassford poses with Dean for Students Marijo Russell O’Grady while sporting her Homecoming Queen crown. 4. Students completed a community service course by teaching elderly citizens how to use technology. 5. These students took advantage of the many opportunities to study abroad at the University and went to Rio De Janeiro Brazil.
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The Pace Press held its first ever “Best Of” photo contest, where students submitted photos that truly represented their school year. Congratulations to the following people for their winning entries:
Ron Comstock (1, 2), Samantha Bassford (3), Anastasia Foss (4) & Muge Cokgoren (5)