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KELSEY NICHOLSON Executive Editor In January of 2018, University student Alex Bosworth was the victim of a physical assault committed by another student at the University. The offense allegedly occurred in Bosworth’s apartment, off of University property. Though a police report was filed, the case was eventually dropped by local law enforcement. The offender is currently serving on the executive board of a student organization, the Creator’s Club.

Bosworth brought her concerns to the Dean for Students, Marijo Russell-O’Grady, as she was no longer being protected by the police. Bosworth commented, “She told me that she couldn’t really tell me how she disciplined him, but that she did discipline him. She also said that she issued a no-contact order between the two of us.” A no-contact order means that the two parties involved cannot speak to, look at, or otherwise interact with each other. They are also not permitted to say each other’s name. “Basically, it protects him as much as it protects me,” Bosworth continued. The Pace Press reached out to Dean O’Grady about the University’s Discrimination, Non Sex-Based Harassment and Retaliation policy and how it influences the student leader selection process, but she declined to comment.

The policy states that the University prohibits “engaging in physical conduct such as...assault,” and that the environment within which the assault occurs “is not limited to the property boundaries of the University’s campus.”

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“I thought student leaders were held to higher standards,” Bosworth tweeted on March 6 (@alex_ bozzie). She had run a poll the day before, asking the University community, “do you think a student who has attacked another student should be able to serve on the executive board of a student org [sic]?” Over 200 University students responded, with 95 percent saying they find it unacceptable for a student with a history of violence to serve on an executive board.

In a reply to the tweet, University junior Abigail Schories (@abbyhcp) replied, “Student orgs are an important experience in college - and they are meant to be a SAFE experience. How can we say Pace’s campus activities are a safe environment to be in when people who are known BY THE SCHOOL to have been violent are allowed to be leaders [sic].”

The way the case developed poses an interesting question regarding the implications of leadership positions and their moral qualifications. Whether or not the policy will have a greater influence on the selection process of these positions going forward is unclear, however, University students seem to share the sentiment that student leaders need to be held to a higher standard.

The full Discrimination, Non Sex-Based Harrassment and Retaliation policy can be found online at https://www.pace.edu/sites/default/files/ files/affirmative-action/PACE-UNIVERSITYPOLICY-AND-PROCEDURE-DISCRIMINATION. pdf

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ITS upgrades Blackboard, MYPACEMobile App ALEX PUGA News Intern

the chance to connect with other members of the Pace community on a safe, protected social networking platform.”

University sophomore Julia Rourke shared, “From what I’ve seen of the Blackboard redesign, I don’t see it as a great aesthetic improvement over the current design.” She continued, “I’m happy that effort is being put into keeping up with the site’s design because I do think the current site is slightly outdated.

I hope the actual results of the new Blackboard are a little more modern looking and sleek than I’m expecting them to be based on the previews I’ve seen.”

“As an avid Pace University student, I use the Blackboard app quite often. Usually, the rate is

The Information Technology Services Student Newsletter, sent out to the University community last month, included information regarding Blackboard and the MYPACE Mobile app.

The newsletter announced a new version of Blackboard, coined “Blackboard Ultra,” that will arrive on May 23. The upgrade will provide a new landing page and navigation menu with a “modern look.”

While the Spring 2019 semester will not be affected, new courses will be created in Ultra view for the 2019-2020 school year.

The MYPACE Mobile app will also be seeing upgrades in June of 2019. Devices that already have the app installed will automatically be updated with the improved visuals and added features. The app will also connect to Blackboard to help students find course information and helpful links to the University’s resources, as well as to provide its original core functions such as course and roster listings.

Customization on the app allows you to reorganize app delivery notifications that suit your needs best. According to the ITS newsletter, “This new app also features a new emphasis on cross-campus Blackboard Ultra communication, offering you

daily. However, I am often times quite confused by the Blackboard app. I often feel as if the app is not up to date, so I often pull out my laptop just to check the website anyway,” added University sophomore Owen McGonigle. “Therefore, the app is convenient, but I find myself using the website more often.”

With regards to the MYPACE mobile app, he said, “I have it downloaded but I never use it!”

Students can contact the University’s Web and Mobile service team at webservices@ pace.edu with questions regarding the update.

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Biden announces 2020 campaign KAYLEE NGUYEN Contibutor After months of hesitation, former Vice President Joe Biden has officially declared his run for the 2020 presidential race and appears to be the front runner for the Democratic Party. In a three-and-a-half-minute video, Biden announced his campaign which can be described as more “broad and oratorical” with a lack of policy details and ideology.

Current President Donald Trump quickly responded to Biden’s announcement through a tweet in which he referred to the former Vice President as “Sleepy Joe.” Moreover, the media is buzzing about recent allegations against Biden for his inappropriate interactions with women. In the midst of the growing #MeToo movement, the accusations have sparked controversy and speculation on whether or not Biden’s candidacy is one to consider.

Lucy Flores, a former member of the Nevada State Assembly, is the first woman to publicly accuse Biden of unwanted physical contact. On March 29, Flores wrote an article for The Cut titled, “An Awkward Kiss Changed How I Saw Joe Biden.” In the article, Flores states she was grateful Biden offered to help boost her 2014 campaign for lieutenant governor since there was little voter turnout.

Before preparing to speak with the audience, however, Flores

felt Biden put two hands on her shoulders, inhale her hair, and uncomfortably kiss her forehead.

She describes the encounter as “shocking, confusing, and embarrassing,” and that “the Vice President of the United States had just touched me in an intimate way reserved for close friends, family, or romantic partners—and I felt powerless to do anything about it.” Flores goes on to mention her dilemma about whom to tell or what to say given Biden’s high authority and the fact that his actions were more “demeaning and disrespectful” rather than “violent or sexual.”

Flores is not the only woman to bring up accusations against Biden. On April 1, former House aid Amy Lappos revealed to the Hartford Courant that Biden put his hands around her neck and pulled her in to rub noses at a 2009 political fundraiser in Greenwich. Flores claims the incident “wasn’t sexual,” but that he did “grab [her] by the head.”

“I don’t find his behavior appropriate. Biden needs to respect boundaries and consent regardless of the #MeToo movement, especially with women where there is a cultural and historical power dynamic there that carries a different meaning for these women than what he intends,” says University freshman Katee Meese, a Women and Gender Studies and Communications double major.

On the flipside, University senior Ashley Small shared, “it honestly

doesn’t change my opinion of him.

He’s old and old people touch too much. You just have to be firm with them and say no. I actually met Joe once outside of Lido in Harlem. He offered a handshake and kept moving.”

In response to the accusations, Biden released a statement claiming that he does not recall these events in the same way ,and that he has “offered countless handshakes, hugs, expressions of affection, support, and comfort... not once did [he] believe [he] acted inappropriately.”

The presidential candidate goes on that it was never his intention, and he will remain the strongest advocate Official portrait of Biden when he was the Vice President David Lienemann he can for women’s rights. Biden posted a video on Twitter to address the of Biden grabbing himself by constituents await the upcoming allegations with a promise to “be the shoulders and kissing his debates that will solidify each much more mindful.” However, head which is meant to mimic candidate’s positions in the 2020 Twitter started buzzing even the accusations posed by Lucy race. more about President Donald Flores.

As the list of Democratic Trump’s mocking response. The candidates grows, and as Biden President tweeted a video, which now has 17.2 million views, continues his campaign trail,

Twitter might start labelling Trump’s tweets KELSEY NICHOLSON Executive Editor

being posted by government officials.

One of the more notable public figures centered around this announcement is current President Donald Trump. Trump has consistently criticized larger tech companies for leaning left. He shared on Fox that the way Twitter currently functions is “not right.” Meanwhile, Twitter itself has come under fire by those who say Trump’s tweets violate the

Twitter announced at the end of March that they will begin labeling the tweets of public officials that violate their guidelines. Instead of deleting the tweets, the company will keep them posted for “public interest.” The labels accompanying the tweets will explain why they violate the social media site’s rules.

Twitter’s Head of Legal Policy Vijaya Gadde told The Washington Post, “There are other types of content that we believe are newsworthy or are in the public interest that people may want to have a conversation around.” Gadde continued, “But today, when we leave that content on the platform, there’s no context around that. And it just lives on Twitter, and people can see it, and they just assume that’s the type of content or behavior that’s allowed by our rules.” Adding the labels will provide users with more One of the Trump’s tweets that violate Twitter’s information about what is guidelines

platform’s guidelines against bullying, dehumanization, and threatening harm to others.

In the past, Trump has tweeted insult upon insult to others, such as calling former Vice President Joe Biden “crazy,” threatening nuclear warfare against North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and, most recently, posting an inflammatory video after House Rep. Ilhan Omar’s (D-MN)

comments of 9/11.

The tweet in question contains a clip of Omar speaking at an event for the Council on American-Islamic Relations in March of 2019. In her speech, Omar said, “CAIR was founded after 9/11, because they recognized that some people did something.” The video repeatedly played “some people did something,” interspersed with clips of the Twin Towers falling. Omar is one of the first two Muslim women to serve in Congress, along with Rashida Tlaib (D-MI). CAIR was actually founded in 1994, far before the attacks on 9/11, but greatly increased its activism in post-9/11 America.

Tweets such as these that violate Twitter’s guidelines would be labeled but kept public. While similar tweets by the general public would be removed, public officials are currently exempted from the platform’s policies.

There has been no word on exactly when these new labels would be implemented, though users can expect to see a change in the future.

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Julian Asssange arrested EMMANUELLE EGODIGWE Contributor Journalist and WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was arrested on April 11

by British authorities at the Ecuadorian Embassy in London where he had enjoyed asylum protections since 2012.

Assange is facing an extradition warrant by the United States, among other charges, and is currently being held in a maximum-security British prison.

Assange became known worldwide in 2010 when WikiLeaks posted a video which showed a U.S. military helicopter killing Iraqi citizens and two journalists in 2007, as well as when he released confidential documents surrounding the United States’ involvement in Afghanistan and Iraq. The United States has continued to defend these actions in Iraq, claiming that they believed the Iraqi civilians were armed rebels.

In Assange’s most recent indictment, he faces jail time on a count of conspiracy related to the WikiLeaks release of classified American documents in 2010, including classified state department Assange at a press conference in 2014. diplomatic cables.

University student Zamina Abdullahi make no law respecting an establishment reacted to the news of Assange’s arrest, of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise saying, “I think that it really negatively thereof, or abridging the freedom of impacts our right to freedom of speech speech, or of the press; or the right of because now there will be extravagant the people peaceably to assemble, and to measures put in place to ensure that petition the Government for a redress of something like this doesn’t happen again.” grievances.”

Assange’s detention and his actions One compelling aspect of the First as head of this controversial organization Amendment when it comes to free speech beg the question of First Amendment is the implication that an individual’s right rights and their implications—when, to say, write, or publish what they want where, how and under what circumstances also extends to the public’s access to that should one possess and exercise these information. rights. The First Amendment to the United Regarding the arrest and detention of States Constitution states, “Congress shall

Trump. When highly confidential information is leaked in this manner, this can compromise national security and endanger millions of people.

The U.S. Supreme Court declared in the 1919 case Schenck v. United States that individuals are not entitled to speech that presents a “clear and present danger” to society. For example, a person cannot falsely yell “fire” in a crowded theater because that type of discourse does not actively contribute to free speech and democratic ideals as identified by the Constitution, but does increase the likelihood of someone getting injured. On the other hand, in Brandenburg v. Ohio in 1969, the court ruled that even provocative speech, like racist language by a leader of the Ku Klux Klan, should generally be protected.

Assange, whom many laud as a hero of free speech and whom others see as an enemy of democracy, now sits David G Silvers. in a British prison awaiting extradition Cancillería del Ecuador by the United States. The question of how to balance democratic ideals of free speech Assange, many people may not understand and First Amendment rights with national how important this event is and what it security and the stability of democracies means for everyday civilians of the world under threat remains as poignant as it did as well as their access to basic democratic when the U.S. Constitution was written freedoms, including freedom of speech. over 230 years ago.

In the run-up to the 2016 U.S. Assange faces a variety of other presidential election, Assange’s WikiLeaks troubles, including rape charges brought was given access to emails belonging by a woman in Sweden in 2010. to the Democratic National Committee The Australian government has now that were said to have been stolen by the offered consular assistance to Assange, Russian government and released them to whose exit from the Ecuadorian embassy the public. This likely contributed to the last month appears to be the beginning, defeat of Democratic presidential nominee rather than the end, of another chapter in Hillary Clinton and the election of Donald his story.

Preliminary Middle States review results positive ALEXANDRA PUGA News Intern On April 9, President Marvin Krislov and Provost Vanya Quiñones sent a Universitywide email stating, “The Middle States Evaluating Team has completed their review of our Self-Study report and concluded their on-site visit to Pace University. We were very pleased to receive a positive oral report from them.”

The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is “a voluntary, nongovernmental, regional membership association” which serves various states including New York. Their goal is to ensure that students receive ‘quality of higher education’.

MSCHE promises “institutional accountability, self-appraisal, improvement, and innovation through peer review and rigorous application of standards within the context of institutional mission” according to their site.

The final report and decision will be issued by the Middle States commissioners on June 30. The email that was sent out stated that the report may not be discussed outside of the University until after the report is finalized.

President Krislov and Provost Quiñones would like to thank the Executive Committee members who were part of the team: Jean Gallagher, Hillary Knepper, Lisa Bardill Moscaritolo, and Iuliana Ismailescu. A number of committees from the University were involved in the Self-Study process including Steering, Communications, and Logistics alongside the Working Group members. Provost Quiñones said “It is an amazing accomplishment for the University to engage in this comprehensive selfassessment. I would like to thank and congratulate the Pace community, especially all the staff, faculty and students who worked on the self-study for their dedication and effort.”

The Provost added, “With the insightful suggestions from Middle States Evaluating Team, we will continue to enhance the lives of our students through our mission statement, Opportunitas.”

The four core principles of the MSCHE are listed at right.

The Commission maintains its historic commitment to quality assurance in institutions of higher education The Commission maintains U.S. Department of Education recognition and continues to meet federal regulatory requirements.

The Commission provides service and support to member institutions as they implement accreditation standards and engage in continuous improvement initiatives.

The Commission maintains a sustainable business model.

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May Horoscopes KELSEY NICHOLSON Executive Editor

ARIES: Focus on managing your finances this month.

The Taurus new moon on May 4 and Venus entering Taurus on the 15th will draw your attention to money matters. Focus on the big picture to stay stable during this time.

TAURUS: It’s Taurus season! Be sure to have faith in yourself for the month of May. Don’t give up on yourself and follow through with previous commitments. Your confidence is on the rise!

GEMINI: Gemini’s ruling planet Mercury moves through three signs this month, so you may find yourself juggling many different aspects of your life.

Hard work will get you where you want to go, even if the large amount of work isn’t ideal.

CANCER: Expect an emotional month, Cancer! Your decisions will be swayed more by your feelings than logic, but use that to guide you in your decision making.

Follow your heart instead of your mind, and you’ll get where you want to go. Indulge in the emotions.

LEO: There will be new professional opportunities arising for you in May, Leo! Make sure to do thorough research before embarking on a new endeavor.

Acknowledge any underlying fears or hesitations, and use these revelations to guide you!

VIRGO: This will be a month of intense, deep thinking.

Make sure to clarify what you want to say before acting upon it, because things can get lost in translation!

LIBRA: You may find yourself in a power struggle this month. Evaluate the situation and maintain what control you can, but know that you might have to make compromises. How you handle things will have a larger impact than normal on how they turn out.

SCORPIO: It is time to shift your attention to long term goals. Use all of your pent-up energy to accomplish everything on your to-do list this month, and make sure to rely on friends and family for support.

SAGITTARIUS: Expect life to be busy this May! Near the end of the month, you’ll need time to rest and recharge after weeks of taking care of yourself and others. Remember not to over-exert yourself and spread yourself too thin.

CAPRICORN: Now is the time to break out of that rut you’ve been in! Use the warm weather to shake up your schedule. You’ll get back into the groove mid-May, but make sure your choices align with your values!

AQUARIUS: You may have a lot of new ideas this month, but they’ll turn out the best they can be when combined with old ones! Look to the past for the greatest creative success this May.

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PISCES: Remember to keep an open-mind this month, as the new moon in Taurus runs the risk of shutting you off to new ideas. You may feel a bit sensitive this month, so make sure to keep communication channels open!

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EDITORIAL BOARD Katrina Alonso Editor-in-Chief Kelsey Nicholson Executive Editor Sam Unger News Editor Brooke Sufrin Arts Editor Megann Martinez Features Editor Dylan Share Graphic Design Duke Huang Photo Editor Brianna Adkins Social Media Jake Cameron Business Manager Dr. Seong-Jae Min Faculty Consultant The Pace Press is the student newspaper of Pace University’s New York City Campus. It is managed and operated entirely by members of the student body as it appears above.

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To the Pace community, Thank you for picking up the last Pace Press issue of the year. This issue focuses on Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is celebrated throughout May. It is just as important now, for this last hurrah, as it has been all year, to feature and to amplify voices in the community that are often overlooked or ignored in the real world. I sincerely hope that we have accomplished this in the seven print issues and in the countless online articles we have written for you this year.

Unfortunately, my journey with The Pace Press ends here, but I leave this paper as a soon-tobe Pace alumna with the utmost sense of hope that my successors will continue the work that we have started together and produce the important stories that this community has to offer so that they may be shared with the world. As a Filipino immigrant, I knew months in advance that this was an issue I wanted to produce: as many of the articles in this paper will tell you, the stories of Asian Americans, like those of other people of color, are often pushed to the sidelines. To my fellow Asian Americans, both at Pace and outside of it, I hope the stories featured here galvanize you into action, so that you can continue to create, educate, and inspire others as you have this budding reporter.

This paper has been the most nurturing environment for me; it has given me a home at this university, has given me direction and purpose, has empassioned me to pursue the art of journalism as a career. I will forever be indebted to this organization, to the editors-in-chief who served before me, to the executive board members, editors, writers, and managers that will serve after me. Next year, this newspaper will be led by Kelsey Nicholson, the most capable and deserving person I have ever had the pleasure to lead, and Sam Unger, a charismatic and intelligent writer who I know will one day continue to take the helm and lead this paper further into an era of growth and progress. To both of you—thank you for everything.

To our advisor—Prof. SJ Min—and the editors—Brooke, Mae, and Sam—and the artists— Duke, Dylan, Jess, and Victoria—and our managers—Jake, Brianna, and Nathan—and, of course, our faithful writers who worked tirelessly to produce the stories you have read this year, thank you for making the paper into the absolute success it has become. You have all worked so hard, and you should be so proud of the work you’ve done here. I most certainly am, and I can’t wait to see what heights you reach next year.

To the Pace community as a whole, thank you for reading this paper and for supporting our work. I hope you will continue to do so next year, as our staff grows and becomes better equipped to produce a paper that will serve you well. Before I sign off, I’d like to ask one thing of you: stay curious.

Ask questions, because you will never know what stories will unearth themselves before you when you do.

Sincerely, Katrina Alonso Editor-in-Chief

DISCLAIMER: These opinions are expressed by contributors (students, faculty, administration and staff) to The Pace Press. These opinions are solely those of the individual writers and do not reflect the opinions of The Pace Press, the members of The Pace Press staff or Pace University. The Pace Press is not responsible and expressly disclaims all liability for damages of any kind of arising out of use or relevance to any information contained in this section.

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Podcasts and boba?: Asian-American-made podcasts GRACE VESPA Arts Intern In a society where everyone is always ‘on the go,’ podcasts are the future of storytelling. Podcasts are essential for translating specific and emotional experiences through oral narration, and they are perfect to listen to on a long commute. Different types of podcasts cover multiple genres, which range from high-fantasy series, sports, real estate, real-life events, political discussions, or comedy. As podcast audiences and genres continue to grow, the podcast collective Potluck hosts a multitude of podcasts hosted by Asian American voices. Here are some popular podcasts from Potluck, along with a few others, to listen to as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month begins: 1. “The KollabCast” Produced by Marvin Yueh and hosted by Minji Chang, “The KollabCast” supports Asian Americans in the arts and media industry. The mission of the Kollaboration, a non-profit organization located across the U.S., is to promote diversity through a global platform and connect Asian American and Pacific Islander artists into the mainstream media. Yueh and Chang frequently host one or more guests on their show that discuss the creative life from an Asian American perspective. Each episode focuses on Asian American involvement in pop culture, with episodes featuring the Sundance Film Festival, television previews, discussions on popular actors, and a pop culture roundup. Recent guests include Lana Condor, star of the Netflix film “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before,” and Sandra Oh of the hit television series “Killing Eve.” In one spoiler-free roundtable discussion, they were joined by Rebecca Sun, senior reporter for The Hollywood Reporter, and Ada Tseng, host of the “Saturday School” podcast, to discuss the effect of “Crazy Rich Asians.” Their most recent episode discusses the closing night of the 2019 Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, premiering on May 2.

2. “Saturday School” Ada Tseng, the founder of “Haikus with Hotties,” partnered with Brian Hu to teach children about Asian American pop culture history. Each season is based on a different theme in Asian American films. Season one focused on Asian American comedy films, such as “They Call Me Bruce?” (1982) and “The Wedding Banquet” (1993). In season four, they focused on Asian American “troublemakers,” such as controversial film directors, the movie “Miss India America,” the graffiti artist David Choe, and Yoko Ono. Season five explores films that focus on Asian Americans in Asia. They have touched on documentaries directed by Asian Americans, such as

Hosts of “AsianBossGirl”: Melody Cheng, Helen Wu, and Janet Wang.

“Asian Americana”—A show about slices of distinctly Asian American culture and history hosted by Quincy Surasmith “First Personal Plural” (2000) by Deann Borshay Liem and “Refugee” (2003) by Spencer Nakasako, as well as a historical epic that starts with the Fall of Saigon.

3. “Books & Boba” Reera Yoo and Marvin Yueh host a book club dedicated to books written by and for authors of Asian and Pacific Islander descent. Yoo and Yueh highlight a wide range of genres that range from contemporary, fiction, sci-fi, young adult, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs. Each month features a different book, and members can share their thoughts through Goodreads forums and listen along to the podcast discussion after the month is over. For April, their book club pick is “Bangkok Wakes to Ruin” by Pitchaya Sudbanthad, a historical fiction novel that connects a multitude of characters to Thailand’s sprawling landscape. Additionally, they have Author Chats with rising Asian American authors, where they discuss the inspiration behind their books, their life story, and where they see their future heading.

4. “Asian Americana” “Asian Americana” highlights personal stories and history from Asian American culture. Hosted and produced by Quincy Surasmith, he emphasizes the real-

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podcastpotluck.com life and significant contributions of Asian Americans in the past and present. In March, Surasmith featured Claudia Kishi from “The Babysitters Club,” a fictional character who inspired thousands of young Asian Americans and a generation of readers. In past podcast episodes, they have discussed the origins of boba/bubble tea, the Asian American play “Cambodian Rock Band,” and how Chinese Americans shaped the landscape of California in the Sacramento Delta.

5. “Asian Oscar Bait” Melissa Powers and Matthew Eng’s podcast highlights Oscar-worthy real-life Asian Americans and pitches them to Hollywood. Through their podcast, they are taking action against Hollywood and promoting diverse voices through true stories of Asians throughout history. In previous episodes, they discussed Chinese involvement in the Transcontinental Railroad and Korean involvement in the L.A. Riots. Similar to “They Call Us Bruce,” they highlighted #OscarsSoWhite, the Academy’s apparent refusal to honor actors of color; Marvel’s track record with representation; and the “Ghost in the Shell” adaptation.

6. “They Call Us Bruce” Podcast hosts and creators of the blog “Angry Asian Man” Phil Yu and Jeff Yang focus on the raw truth of the Asian American experience. They have had honest discussions about television shows and movies such as “Iron Fist,” “Andi Mack,” “Ghost in the Shell,” and “Better Luck Tomorrow.” Similar to “KollabCast,” they have focused on events like the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, and featured Asian American actors, producers, and journalists to talk about their own personal experiences. They have had episodes during the PyeongChang Olympics, in the Lunar New Year, in SXSW in partnership with the Austin Asian American Film Festival, and last year had an episode focused on #OscarsSoWhite. Yu and Yang host an array of Asian American talent on their podcast, including cartoon artists, comedians, activists, and authors.

7. “AsianBossGirl” Hosted by Melody Cheng, Helen Wu, and Janet Wang, “AsianBossGirl” is about the personal experience of being young Asian American women living, dating, and working in Los Angeles. Given that Asian women are not as visible in the media industry, Cheng, Wu, and Wang prioritize Asian women in their podcast as working women themselves who balance careers in technology, finance, and production. Their episodes feature discussions on Asian women stereotypes, career advice, mothers, friendships, as well as the balance between being young and being an adult.

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The future of media for Asian Americans GRACE VESPA Arts Intern In recent years, media has failed to include representation, for the most part, for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders across all media platforms. The breakthrough movie “Crazy Rich Asians,” released in 2018, had an all-Asian cast that defied “traditional” casting. The movie follows Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) accompanying her boyfriend Nick Young (Henry Golding) to Singapore to meet his family. It’s there that Chu discovers that Young is the heir to his father’s multibillion-dollar company, and that his family is among the richest in Singapore. “Crazy Rich Asians” was a boxoffice hit for its nuanced portrayal of Asian characters, including Wu’s character, who exhibited the complex emotions associated with straddling two different cultures.

Dr. Joseph Lee is a history professor, executive director of the Confucius Institute, and co-director of the Global Asia B.A. program. Lee teaches “Modern East Asia in Film,” which uses movies produced by Chinese, Japanese, and Korean directors to represent historic events in East Asia. Although Lee celebrates the successful release of media such as “Killing Eve” and “Crazy Rich Asians” through traditional media vehicles, he states that everyone “should be aware of the latest cinematic trends in this age of Netflix.”

The popular streaming site has acquired multiple Asian-language films and television series, that according to Lee, “teaches American audiences to appreciate the richness of foreign cultures” once those movies appear on “Recommended” sections of profile pages. In April 2019, Netflix released “My First First Love,” a Korean drama series about a group of adolescents. As other streaming platforms, such as Amazon Prime and Hulu, acquire more foreign films that highlight Asian and Pacific Islander voices, Lee states that those films emphasize “the strong transnational ties between the U.S. and Asia.”

Aditi Paul, assistant professor for the Communications Studies major, recommended actor

Kumail Nanjiani, who wrote and starred in the Academy Award-nominated film “The Big Sick.”

Nanjiani said that although some of his favorite movies are “by straight white dudes about straight white dudes, now, straight white dudes can watch movies starring me and you relate to that.” Similarly, Paul suggests that people relate to stories more than the skin tone of the character, and the “better American media gets in telling these human stories from a variety of perspectives in an authentic way, the better its viewership is going to be.”

Paul relates both to Wu’s Asian mother character in the television series “Fresh Off the Boat” as much as she relates to Issa Rae’s character in “Insecure,” even though neither characters are of her nationality. Paul also recommends Hasan Minhaj’s “Patriot Act,” a stand-up series on Netflix. Minhaj uses political satire to explore the current political landscape through webpisodes that discuss a different topic, such as “Amazon,” “Hip-Hop and Streaming,” “Student Loans,” and “Affirmative Action.” Minhaj is a secondgeneration Indian-American Muslim, and he brings his personal experiences when he discusses topics on immigration and affirmative action.

University student Sabrina Vee believes that media is slowly embracing Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, once the statistics from box offices show that there is a market for it. “Joy Luck Club,” the last all-Asian led film, came out in 1993, so, she says, it “goes to show that there is still room to grow and expand.” Vee states that primetime television shows like “Fresh Off the Crazy Rich Asians, a Novel by Kevin Kwan Boat” do “capitalize on the somewhat harmful Amazon.com yet accurate stereotypes of the Asian immigrant novel paints intricate character portraits of each family experience in America, [however] it is now more about making movies that do not surround these member, their relationships, and the complex emotions stereotypes but allowing them to play roles they let loose after her death. “Insurrecto” by Gina that any race could play.” Vee also notes that Apostol focuses on two women, a Filipino translator and “white people often take roles that were meant an American filmmaker, on a road trip to the Philippines for Asians,” such as Scarlett Johansen’s role in as they write rival film scripts about a massacre that took “Ghost in the Shell,” which limits opportunities place during the Philippine-American War. Apostol’s novel weaves fiction and history as she reveals the untold for representation.

Moreover, the publishing industry has massacre that changed Philippine and American relations made improvements in pushing diverse for the next century.

Paul also shared famous books by female Asian novels to the top of bestsellers lists. The major motion picture “Crazy Rich Asians” writers, including Nikita Gill’s “Fierce Fairy Tales,” where was based on the first book in the trilogy by well-known fairytales are retold from the perspective of Kevin Kwan, published in 2015. The film the female protagonist. She also recommended the free combines elements found in the second book verse poetry book “Milk and Honey” by Rupi Kaur, the of the trilogy, published in 2016 and 2017 inspirational “Mind Platter and The Nectar of Pain” by respectively, but with a prominent focus on Najwa Zebian, the content creator’s autobiography “How the events of the first book. After the film’s to Be a Bawse” by Lily Singh, and “Unlearn: 101 Simple success, Warner Bros. Pictures confirmed a Truths for a Better Life” by Humble the Poet.

At present, the Dyson College of Arts and Science sequel based on the second book, “China Rich Girlfriend,” was in development, along with a offers a multitude of History and Global Asia courses possible final installment to be filmed back-to- that explore Asian and Asian American experiences in back in 2020 based on the third book, “Rich media culture. Besides Lees’ class on modern East Asia in film, the Global Asia major also offers classes like People Problems.”

In 2018, Netflix released “To All the “Japanese Manga and Anime: History of Asian Media” Boys I’ve Loved Before,” based on the trilogy and “The Cultural Reinvention of South Asia,” both

by Jenny Han. The romantic comedy stars taught by professor Ioana Atanassova. Lee also teaches Vietnamese-born Lana Condor as Lara Jean an interdisciplinary class on “Hong Kong and Bollywood: when her personal love letters get sent out to Globalization of Asian Cinema” with professor Satish five boys she had crushes on, and comedic Kolluri. Students can connect more to Asian culture by trouble ensues. Netflix announced in 2018 taking these classes. that the sequel to the film titled “P.S. I Still Love You” is in development, in which the introduction of John Ambrose McClaren threatens Peter and Lara Jean’s relationship.

The 2014 debut novel “Everything I Never Told You” by Celeste Ng puts the spotlight on a Chinese American family living To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, a Novel by Jenny Han in 1970’s Ohio when Marilyn and James Amazon.com Lee’s daughter, Lydia, is found dead. Ng’s

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Getting the band(s) back together BART CARMODY Staff Writer

could have possibly been one of the most iconic reunions of all time, but it instead was conducted solely by Rose.

Die-hard fans of various bands can agree: the most brutal part of a band or music act’s career is the inevitable break-up sequence. Whether it be Zayn Malik’s sudden departure from One Direction, or the slow fade-out of rap collective Odd Future, all break-ups sting. They do, however, open a window for a future endeavor that benefits the fanbase with entertainment and the artists with profit: a well-anticipated reunion.

Reunions can be executed in several different forms, from the announcement of a new album to a final world tour as a “thank you” and “farewell” to their dedicated fans over the years. Reunions are valued, not by the simple act of “getting the band back together again”, but by their style and quality of execution.

That being said, when a music group considers reuniting, it begs the question: is it really necessary for the collective to reunite in the first place? Do the artists have anything new to bring to the table? Have they gone through any hardships during their hiatus? And the most important question: is this reunion being done simply for clout and eventual profit, or for the benefit of the fans and their desire to hear more from their idols?

These questions ultimately decide whether or not the collective can solidify a place in the mainstream music industry.

If the band’s reunion seems genuine, a reboot of their career can revitalize old fans with new material, gather a crowd of new fans through publicity, and land them in a profitable spot for mainstream play for quite some time. On the other hand, if they come off as facetious in the act, a reunion can just as easily flop and become a setback in their career rather than a highlight.

A fan of Death Grips’ music knows they are not known for their musical cohesion, as they are constantly drifting between several different genres. In atypical fashion, Death Grips receives much of their praise for their exhibition of inconsistent and unstable sound. Yet, no matter how unpredictable their music came to sound, their extremely abrupt disbandment in 2014 took many fans by surprise. Without warning, they uploaded a picture of a scribbled-on napkin to their Facebook, with the statement: “we are now at our best and so Death Grips is over. we have officially stopped [sic].” Although there was still an upcoming tour listed on the website, the announcement immediately spurred shock and panic into a majority of the fanbase.

Even though the members of the band continued to release scattered B-sides and unreleased instrumentals, their split came to an end when the trio got back together for their fifth studio album “Bottomless Pit.” The band members effortlessly blended hard rock aspects with alternative hip-hop, highlighting that their time apart was vital in discovering how far the band’s limits could be pushed. During their break, lead vocalist MC Ride worked on his vocals and put more depth into his lyrics compared to past records. Death Grips’ situation is one where a hiatus, however brief, can be greatly favorable to a band’s legacy.

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Jonas Brothers 2019 Reunion

Recently, Joe, Nick, and Kevin Jonas announced the reunion of their pop-rock family band, the Jonas Brothers. The band The renowned hard rock band Guns had a rather messy and confusing break-up N’ Roses unfortunately hit a lot of innerin late 2013 after enjoying a seven-yeargroup turmoil following the release of long career as Disney’s favorite frontliners, their fifth studio album “The Spaghetti and since then each brother has been Incident?” in 1993. This resulted in a slow working on their solo music careers, except but steady disbandment, with well-known Kevin, who has been at home with his guitarist Slash leaving the band after family and who briefly starred in a reality creative differences between himself and Slash, the lead guitarist of the band Gun s N’ Roses Raph_PH TV show.

Axl Rose. Outside of a few album features Since the announcement, the brothers and public solo appearances, the band have been appearing on talk shows and making a resurgence on social media. Their new remained quiet until 2001 when Rose announced his return to live performance alongside single “Sucker” features an upbeat pop melody, channeling just the perfect amount of his new replacement line-up of band members. The band’s return wasn’t entirely minimalism with its groovy guitar and bubbly whistle-cowbell duo in the song’s chorus. disastrous, that is, until the release of the band’s 2008 album “Chinese Democracy.”

Although the new single has spawned a lot of talk and popularity around the band, Rose assigned himself the mission of finding the sound he once achieved with it’s not quite possible to evaluate the brothers’ return to music as a trio just yet. In a time his previous partners, but without their presence. Rose, who clashed with the sound of where reveal projects are increasingly popular, the brothers may have to focus on writing his newly found members, sounded too far from his previous music in order to have more personal songs instead of churning out commonplace radio hits. This isn’t exactly “Chinese Democracy” recognized by fans as a true Guns N’ Roses project. The use new territory to the brothers either—“A Little Bit Longer” and “Much Better” are older of 13 different studios in the recording process, the long runtime, and multiple artists Jonas Brothers songs that touch on more delicate subjects like mental health and identity. getting their chance to put a piece of their own sound into the album resulted in a loose To stand out in a sea of rebooted bands, the brothers may have to dig deeper than ever and disjointed final studio album. A true reunion of all the members of Guns N’ Roses before.

Boost creativity with Asian American networking opportunities GRACE VESPA Arts Intern

The Asian American Latino Film Festival

The Asian American Latino Film Festival goes from May 17 to May 21 in Cinema Village. It was established in order to provide opportunities for emerging filmmakers of all ethnicities. The event features a red carpet with Asian American and Latino celebrities and indie filmmakers showcasing their films. The opening night begins with networking opportunities that include a forum with professionals in the film industry, and the festival will close out with feature sessions, movie screenings, and an awards ceremony of the top films that premiered. Daniel Poler, director of “NYC Tales,” will kick off the festival, followed by a Q&A session with Brais Revalderia Prieto, Maria Fernanda Ordonez Morla, and Marcel Arsenault. Mills Miller, owner of Mills Miller Media and director of “Envy” and “Diary of a Hitman,” as well as cinematographer Ron Elliot of “Dope Fiend” will also be in attendance.

The festival is also hosting more social gathering and networking events in Bedlam in East Village on Saturday, May 18 at 10 p.m., as well as at Acme in Noho at 10 p.m. on May 23.

The movies featured are “Father’s Day,” directed by Betty Ouyang, about a father trying to keep his two Chinese American daughters together, and “Kommando 1944,” directed by Derek Quick, based on an Asian American soldier Corporal Soo as he is thrown into a Nazi work camp and his family in America are forced into a Japanese internment concentration camp. During the week, filmmakers present

personal stories and original ideas in the form of documentaries, short films, featurelength movies, and music videos. Each networking event includes Q&A panels with critics and notable industry professionals, such as casting agents, distributors, media producers, and screenwriters. For students who are interested in attending, tickets are $20 each day, and opening night is from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. at 244 Fifth Avenue, Suite Q 249, in Cinema Village.

The Asian Creative Collective: Design Week

Design Week is hosted by NYCxDESIGN, New York City’s annual celebration of design that takes place annually from May 10 to May 22. The series of events celebrate a multitude of design multitudes through all five boroughs, including film, media, television, graphic design, architecture, and interior design. During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the Asian Creative Collective is hosting a series of panels and networking events in Downtown Manhattan. The Creative Collective’s main purpose is to “spark conservation around entrepreneurship and being an Asian creative in the modern digital world.” The event will start with a networking session and introduction, followed by three speakers on their personal experiences being Asian and working in the digital design world. The event ends with Q&A sessions for all three speakers, and it will take place on Tuesday, May 21 from 6:10 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Tickets for the Asian Creative Collective: Design Week and the Asian American Latino Film Festival can be purchased through EventBrite.

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Profashionals’ guide to dressing for success GRACE POTTER Staff Writer

On Friday, April 26, Pace Profashionals put on their fifth annual “Dress For Success” event. This was the organization’s second main event of the year, their first being “Fashion Unfolded,” which featured a panel of designers and influencers working in the fashion industry. “Dress For Success” is a way for students interested in fashion to be given insight into the industry. This year, speakers from five different designer brands came to share about their lives and careers and gave University students exclusive behindthe-scenes tips on the fashion world. The night kicked off with a personalized minibar.

Colorful mocktails were served as everyone wandered, mingled, and complimented outfits. There was also a small photo booth where guests could take fun pictures with friends. They could then post the photos on Instagram with a hashtag to be entered to win a free SoulCycle class. Once everyone found their seats, the speakers were introduced.

The first professional to speak was Jacqueline Kaye, merchandise manager of Burberry. Kaye spoke about her role in the company and her responsibilities, including assisting with product launches and planning runway shows. She discussed what she thought were the most important ways for a brand to excel, such as the brand knowing its clients and being able to partner with other brands. Within Burberry, she mentioned that they are always in contact with their branch in London, which is a great way to brainstorm ideas for new products and spreading brand awareness to multiple regions of the world.

Next was Patrick Tye from Barney’s Digital Experience Team in New York. With his finance degree from Fordham University, Tye explained how he was able to bring his experience into the world of fashion. He always kept up with what was happening in the industry by following fashion blogs, and worked retail jobs in the past as both a sales associate and design associate, working his way to an assistant buyer for men’s fashion.

Tye believes a brand’s biggest responsibility today is to stay fresh, new, and consistently “good” in the eyes of its target audience, but without rapidly scaling. Fashion and style interests and trends are constantly changing, and the world of fashion needs to be ready to change with them.

Laura Taylor, the PR coordinator for Balenciaga, was up next. Taylor’s current job at Balenciaga involves sample trafficking, overseeing showroom and runway organization, and building strong relationships with editors and other people in fashion publication.

After the Q&A, the audience got a first-hand look at Balenciaga’s collections for each 2019 season.

Jennifer Fung was then welcomed to the stage. Fung is the marketing and special events manager for Tod’s. Her job involves social and digital international brand

marketing. She touched on the significance and effects of partnerships and relationships with other brands. She said that networking, working with others, and making them aware of your own brand can help with overall brand awareness.

Last but not least was a joint presentation from Stuart Weitzman. It was lead

by Edmundo Castillo, head of design, and Francesca Bertoncini, SVP of global merchandising and buying. Castillo and Bertoncini sketch, design, and build collections of shoes for the brand, many of which the audience got to see. The pair of designers gave informative advice on how to find design inspiration based on current trends and how to keep your head in the game, even if you get discouraged. However, they made it clear that your head needs to be in the game for the long run to have the motivation to stay in the race in this industry. In the words of Castillo, “There is nothing glamorous about working in the fashion industry. Nothing. You have to love it to keep up with that rhythm.” These designers gave a whole new meaning to the phrase “passion for fashion,” as they emphasized the importance of not only loving fashion but understanding it and keeping up with it.

The ability to hear from all of these fashion experts highlighted how difficult it is to work in the industry. However, providing students with this information will help them evaluate their future in the fashion industry. Every speaker also had a section about their brand and what they believed were important characteristics in an intern, which was great for college students to note and keep in their back pockets as they apply for summer or future internships. The ability to be a self-starter and a team player was mentioned several times, along with the importance of staying humble, which can be hard to do in an industry like this one. Asking questions and learning from others is the best way to show both how humble you are and your drive to succeed.

All in all, “Dress for Success” was a hit. For the last few minutes of the event, everyone who attended had the opportunity to network with the designers, asking any questions they may have had and receiving even more insight. Profashionals President Brennan Bodin said that the goal of this event was “to cultivate the fashion community for students and to bring this outside community here to Pace. This year’s ‘Dress for Success’ was different in the way that we had the speakers from each brand develop their own presentation and talk about what they thought was the most valuable information about working in the industry rather than being boxed into one topic. When people in the industry are able to dive deep into topics that they think are most important, it really allows for magic to happen.”

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Guide to landing an internship in the arts and entertainment industry GRACE POTTER Staff Writer With a great location in New York City, the University has tons of internship opportunities in store for students in the arts and entertainment industry.

Whether it’s a job in social media, marketing, or editorial, there is a multitude of options for University students to flex their creative talents while getting work experience. For those who are on the hunt for a future arts and entertainment internship and don’t know where to start, these personal experiences from University students may be able to help.

There are many great internships for those that want to work in fashion. Communication Studies major and University freshman Jillian Angelini interns with Micaela Erlanger Studios in New York City. Angelini works for a celebrity stylist, and she “interacts with messengers and designers to make sure clothes get to where they need to be on time.” She loves how broad her major is, and she said that she likes how it gives her a lot of opportunity to explore the industry. “I enjoy my internship because I get to experience what it’s like to work for a small company, and discover aspects of what I see myself doing in the future!” Angelini said.

The University is also a short subway ride away from the Theatre District, which has its perks for the performing arts and theatre-loving students. Depending on the major, experiences, and network connections a student has, finding an internship in the theater and performing arts industries are not impossible. “As programming intern at Feinstein’s/54 Below, my tasks included [working as the] assistant to the programming

team and artist hospitality. It was a good mixture of ‘standard’ office work and random, entertaining tasks,” said Lady del Castillo, a junior and Stage Management major at the University. “I could start off my day looking through contracts and end it by looking all around the city for a baked potato because an artist asked for it in their rider.”

When asked how her major related to her internship experience, she said that as a stage management student, “we’re taught how to support a show and how to support a performer—however, our main focus in class is supporting a show. Interning at 54 Below has helped me a lot with the performer aspect!”

Similarly, much of the music industry is also located right in the heart of New York. Headquarters of different record labels and concert production companies are everywhere and are very often looking for interns.

Communications studies major and Arts and Entertainment Management minor Allie O’Donoghue has had quite the experience with internships in the music and entertainment world during her time at the University. Now a senior, O’Donoghue can speak for her personal experience for how she worked her way up in the music industry.

O’Donoghue spent two semesters interning for the CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, where she was introduced to the business side of the music industry, and one semester interning at Columbia Records in their touring and events department. At Columbia Records, she oversaw the planning, travel, and budget for tours,

promotional events, and live performances, including booking and organizing four album playback events for Leon Bridges. Currently, she interns for show production at The Webby Awards.

She was also able to connect her internship experience back to the University. While interning at Columbia Records, her work “directly related to the work I was doing in my event management classes at the University, so I was able to apply what I was learning in my class to my internship and vice versa.” As a current show production intern, she assists with prospective special achievement winners, posts content on the website, and communicates with potential sponsors, among other duties. O’Donoghue stated that her internship experience has enabled her to gain a better understanding of the skills needed to manage events, and they have provided her “with a great network of mentors, which…is critical in the entertainment industry.”

Research is key for internships in the arts and entertainment industry. The University’s Career Services center is always here to help students find an internship or even map out a path for a possible future job. Lubin students, especially those who are arts and entertainment majors, have a “Career Resource” page on Blackboard that lists resume workshops, interview skills, cover letter guidelines, and strategies for a job search. It’s always best to utilize the University’s resources, such as Career Fairs, Handshake, and LinkedIn, in order to showcase the necessary skills to recruiters in the future.

Experience “I, Migration: A New Play About Movement” DYLAN SHARE Graphic Designer From May 16 to May 27, University students and faculty will be presenting an original play about immigration at the historic Waterfront Museum. Through Falconworks Theater Company, “I Migration: A New Play About Movement” will create a narrative from historical sources and current oral histories. The play will use storytelling, music, and imagery to challenge current, and sometimes hostile, views regarding immigration and immigrants. By demonstrating Americans’ collective status as descendants of “migrants” of one form or other, the production implores us to examine our own place in the fabric of America. The play’s theme was selected as a response to the recent onslaught of political rhetoric and policies which have characterized immigrants narrowly as undesirables, without value, and even as criminals. This performance implicates the audience in the action, dissolving the boundary between spectator and actor.

“I Migration” will be presented at the historic Waterfront Museum and Showboat Barge, located on the Red Hook waterfront aboard Lehigh Valley Railroad Barge #79. The barge is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the only surviving example of “The Lighterage Age” (1860-1960) when goods were transported across the harbor by the railroad navy’s tug and barge fleet. As the theater itself ebbs and flows with the waves, mirroring the experiences of those who journeyed to America, this immersive theater experience is unlike any other.

Student involvement in this play was part of the Theater of the Oppressed class offered at the University. Reg Flowers, Pace Performing Arts professor and Yale graduate, is the director of the upcoming play. “I Migration is very relevant to our Pace community which draws 14 percent of its students from other countries. That international diversity increases when you count students who are first and second generation U.S. citizens.

Ultimately, the play is about how we all came from other places and have far more in common than current political rhetoric implies. Nowadays immigration seems more intrusion when in fact it is a 70,000-year-old tradition.”

Most poignantly, the actors in the play are immigrants or children of immigrants themselves. They have roots in China, India, Greece, Haiti, Turkey, Mexico, and The El Paso Ciudad Juárez Región. The play is shaped around their unique experiences as immigrants and how they’ve adapted to life in the United States. “I Migration is a beautiful play about immigrants I, Migration poster

and it’s especially important to see now, given our current political climate,” says University sophomore and the show’s social media coordinator Jen Spinelli. “Immigrants have shaped and continue to shape American culture, and that’s what makes us so special.”

“As an immigrant from China, it’s important to have a show that represents immigrants as people rather than less-than,” says University senior and the production’s graphic designer Yanling “Ivy” Hou. “Working with Reg has been really exciting, and I recommend that everyone see this once in a lifetime show.” This evocative play explores identity and immigration and shares unique immigrant perspectives with the audience.

By reenacting these past and present experiences, we are forced to examine what it truly means to be an American. Tickets are available at the Falcon Works Theater website.

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Asian Amerian Heritage in NYC BARBARA RUCCI Features Intern Every year, the month of May is dedicated to celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander heritage in the United States.

University students are encouraged to celebrate diversity and culture through events and various clubs and organizations on campus. The whole University celebrates what this month represents through the many events on campus, but New York City also knows how to acclaim the month.

According to the NYC Department of Education, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month was established in 1990 to “celebrate and recognize the contributions of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States.” For almost 30 years, May has been dedicated to highlighting these contributions such as the culture, art, philosophy, and religions of the Asians and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. The communities Asian Americans created after immigrating in the 1800s are now neighborhoods that positively flow with Asian culture, art, music, and food.

There are plenty of NYC neighborhoods that are high in Asian-Pacific Islander population, but two places of note are Flushing, Queens, and Koreatown in Midtown Manhattan.

Flushing was established in 1645 and first founded by the Dutch. “It wasn’t until the 1970s when the Chinese community established a foothold here,” according to Brick Underground. The Taiwanese immigrants arrived in Flushing first, and many other Asian immigrants followed suit because of the “living standard and better housing quality” in Flushing compared to the Chinatown Historic District in Manhattan.

Although much smaller than Flushing, Koreatown is no exception to the history of Asian American immigrants.

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Koreatown in Midtown Street between Broadway and 5th Avenue, Korean entrepreneurs began opening their own shops and restaurants in the 1980s.

Because the area is a single street, it was not discovered by visitors until the 1990s, and it began to grow more popular in the 2000s, according to an article from AM New York. Pieces of Korean culture such as Korean skincare, karaoke, barbecue, and music are visibly lined up and down each building, making it accessible to all who walk through. These two locations are a great place to start if you would like to experience the culture that is celebrated this month, and all throughout the year.

There are also many institutions throughout the city dedicated to educating New Yorkers about and preserving Asian American history. Founded in 1956, Asia Society is a museum and cultural center that is “dedicated to promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asian and the United States in a global context.” They provide insight and present ideas on areas such as policy, business, and education in order to “create a shared future.” Located on the Upper East Side, Asia Society also has offices in cities such as Hong Kong, Mumbai,

San Francisco, Seoul, and Sydney. To learn more about what they do, you can explore their exhibitions and events on AsiaSociety.org.

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebrations are well underway, and University students are encouraged to take advantage of all they have access to. Chinatown’s Historic District, a highly popular Asian American community in both the city and entire country, is just a few streets away from the University and deeply reflects the culture these immigrants brought with them.

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The Confucius Institute: a bridge between cultures BROOKE SALAMONE Features Intern Located on the fourth floor of 41 Park Row is the Confucius Institute, a non-profit, public educational organization that works with the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. The Institute helps to promote Chinese dialects and culture all over the world and especially in the University. In fact, it was the first University-based Institute in New York City. Established in May 2009, the Institute is now celebrating its tenth anniversary on campus. Due to its location, members enjoy a unique geographical advantage in the center of finance, culture, and politics.

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month, The Pace Press conducted an in-depth feature on the Confucius Institute on campus, and some upcoming events they are hosting for students on campus.

What services does the Institute provide?

“Our first mission is to teach Chinese to the community. If Pace students would like to learn Chinese, they are really welcome to come to us,” shares Xingzhi Sun, a Chinese language professor at the Confucius Institute from Changchun University in Jilin Province, China. “We want to do something as kind of a bridge, and to make the American students knowledgeable of China and the Chinese culture.”

The CI serves as a strong international institution, and the CI oncampus is the only program in the world to have two Chinese partners : Nanjing Normal University and Phoenix Publishing and Media Corporation. From its national collaborations and excellence in arts and sciences, the on-campus Institute stands out for its excellence worldwide.

The Institute also offers different scholarships for students on campus who are interested in studying and learning more about Chinese culture. Students who are interested can check these out on The Confucius Institute

the University’s website.

What upcoming events does the Institute have planned?

“We have a Chinese corner every Friday from 1:10 p.m. to 2:10 p.m. where we encourage the Pace students, and also the Pace teachers and community to join us,” Sun adds. “Here, we are going to introduce some Chinese culture and some customs about what is going on in China nowadays.”

According to Sun, these topics of conversation can range from what retirement in China looks like to the culture surrounding marriage. In addition, they have previously discussed the dating culture and customs in China, like the value of family. More events are held throughout each semester and are available to students through the office on campus.

What overall message would the Institute like to communicate to the campus community?

“We are a bridge that crosses the United States and China. We hope, through us, that the two countries and the people that live there can understand each other better, and know each other’s culture,” says Sun. “This world is full of diversity, and the United States and China are a part of this world. Making these countries communicate well, and understand each other better is the goal, and we want to serve as that bridge.”

The Confucius Institute is a great resource on campus for students who are looking to learn more about global diversity and culture. The Institute is always welcoming University students from all over the globe.

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Filipino Restaurant Week: May 13-26 The goal was to highlight Filipino cuisine to the public.

The first week spotlighted 13 Filipino restaurants. In 2018, up to 24 restaurants became participated in the event.

This year, Filipino Restaurant Week is being organized From May 13 to 26, selected restaurants in the throughout different restaurants in six states.

Eastern United States will be celebrating Filipino In preparation for the 2019 Filipino Restaurant Week, Restaurant Week. The participating restaurants are located the Philippine Consulate General of New York shares their throughout Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Virginia, goal to “continue to offer foodies a unique gastronomic Washington DC, New Jersey, and New York. While the treat that will give them an experience of the eclectic tastes event is not affiliated with the University, students are still of the Filipino culinary identity and food culture.” The able to join in on the fun at the notable and nearby New participating restaurants will serve at least three courses, York City restaurants. and each location is responsible for innovating their very Filipino Restaurant Week was first introduced in own lunch and dinner menus. They are also expected to 2015 by the Philippine Consulate General in New York. come up with their own special deals and promotions for pricing.

New York locations have decided to share their Filipino cuisine for the celebratory week, and over half of these restaurants are located in the city. Specific deals and menus will be available as the events near, however, listed below are some definite and delicious participants.

Grill 21 is a Filipino restaurant in Gramercy on 346 E 21st St. that serves platters, barbecue specials, and desserts.

The atmosphere is casual and bright, and with their wide selection of pork, chicken, beef, and seafood meals, they seem to have something that everyone can enjoy. As this is a favorite Filipino spot in the city, this is not their first time participating in Filipino Restaurant Grill 21 in Midtown Flickr | Tom G. Week. This is a suitable place for

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anyone looking to explore Filipino dishes because of their wide variety of choices.

Maharlika is an East Village Filipino restaurant that provides catering, lunch, brunch, and dinner with the goal of introducing “Filipino food and bold flavors to a wider audience beyond the coveted Filipino kitchens of our lolas (grandmothers) and yayas (caretakers).” Located at 111 11th Ave., the restaurant provides a very close-knit atmosphere and aims to make customers feel welcomed.

For a warm and welcoming lunch or dinner, University students can experience the Filipino cuisine, especially during the month of May, which celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Named after the popular vegetable eaten throughout the Philippines, Purple Yam is a trendy place to hang out and enjoy all types of food. Located in Brooklyn on 1314 Cortelyou Rd., they serve traditional plates such as spring rolls, goat curry, and chicken adobo. Swing by this restaurant, and save room for the purple yam (or ube) flavored ice cream.

Kabisera Kapé, Mighty Bowl, Swell Dive, The Buren, Tito Rads, and Ugly Kitchen are more of the participating locations throughout New York City.

University students who engage throughout this week will learn more about Filipino dishes and may even discover some new favorite dishes. You can find more information about Filipino Restaurant Week 2019 by connecting to the Philippine Consulate General New York’s website and by checking out their Facebook page.

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Summertime fun in the city BROOKE SALAMONE Features Intern Summertime is almost here, just in time to wipe away the freezing winter temperatures. For students who are taking summer classes, interning in the city, or just living in the area, there is an abundance of activities throughout the warm summer months that will be sure to keep you entertained.

Shakespeare in the Park Located in Central Park’s Delacorte Theatre from May 21 to Sept. 8, Shakespeare in the Park is back for its 57th summer. Run by the Public Theatre, the outdoor theatre will be performing three shows starting with the comedy, Much Ado About Nothing, opening on June 23, and Coriolanus, a drama about politics. At the end of the summer, Hercules will hit the stage from Aug. 31 to Sept. 8 presented by Public Works.

BookCon This two-day celebration on June 1 to 2, located in the Javits Center, celebrates literature in the highest. With panels, talks, book signings, and more, viewers can come and appreciate the art of literature and the printed word. In addition, individuals who are aspiring authors or writers can attend a writing workshop on either day of the event to learn more about their craft.

With season three of “The Handmaid’s Tale” just around the corner, there will also be a panel with executive producer/showrunner, Bruce Miller and talent from the upcoming season at the convention the morning of June 1 at 10:45 a.m.

Other guests include, but are not limited to, John Cena and Cassandra Clare. For more information, check out the BookCon official website.

Summer Streets On the three Saturdays between Aug. 3 through Aug. 17, pedestrians will take over of the streets. Move out of the way taxis and public transportation, it’s time for New Yorkers to call the shots on the road. On Aug. 3, 10, and 17 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m, a passage connecting from the Brooklyn Bridge to Central Park will be shut down for all motor vehicles. Tourists and New Yorkers alike will take charge of the streets instead.

Take in the warm summer sun by walking, biking, running, dancing, or even skipping, which is encouraged for visitors at this event. In addition to having the power to roam free, there will be stops throughout the passage with activities ranging from performances to a 165-foot zip line for visitors. It’s time to soar across the city; who needs a taxi anyway?

PrideFest PrideFest is back in NYC on June 30. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be plenty of activities for visitors to partake in ranging from 13th Street to Waverly Place. Food, crafts, entertainment, and vendors will be provided.

Public Beaches Summer is not summer without the beach. Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Rockaway Beach, and Orchard Beach are open to the public starting Memorial Day this year until Labor Day with lifeguards provided from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.

So get your tan by relaxing on the beach of your choice this summer.

Celebrate Brooklyn!

Located at Prospect Park Bandshell is the Celebrate Brooklyn concert series from June 4 to Aug 6. Starting with Patti LaBelle on opening night, there are a ton of different artists for viewers to enjoy in the perfect venue for a picnic and a free performance.

While these are just a few events happening this summer, it is evident that the city has an awesome season in store for University students who will be in the local area.

So, don’t forget your sunblock and favorite pair of sunglasses, and enjoy some of these events scattered across the concrete jungle from late May to late August.

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Post-graduation survival kit BROOKE SALAMONE Features Intern The countdown on University televisions let students know that it’s almost that time of year again, where college seniors across the globe are preparing to put on their caps and gowns and walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. But, not every college student in the world can say they received their diploma in Radio City Music Hall.

This time of year is both exciting and nervewracking for students who have an abundance of things to check off their pre-graduation checklist. Yet during this time of chaos, the thought of life in the work force seems to linger and haunt the brain. To ease this worry, and take something off the list of stressors, The Pace Press has put together a short survival kit for students to use after graduation. In this kit, we will highlight some key tips for students who plan on staying in New York postgraduation and are navigating the world of job searching.

Continue to hone goals and create a game plan.

Perhaps the most important step after graduation is to take a deep breath and write down a list of goals for the future. While this may seem obvious, it can be used as an important step in helping the brain.

Writing down goals is something that you have probably done since grade school, but it will help remind you what you are working towards the future. It also can help to motivate you to act, especially if it’s in writing.

“I am a strong believer that structure and organization is key to staying on the right path to success,” says University senior Allie O’Donoghue. “I think you find that when you write things down, whether that be inputting into your phone your schedule in your calendar, or a reminder to pick something up at the store, or even a small to-do list, that you have a better sense of control over your life, and that gives you more confidence, which makes it easier to accomplish those higher goals that you have. Goals — whether they be professional, personal, or social — are important because they keep you motivated to better yourself and enhance your life, especially postgraduation.”

Continue to practice social and networking skills.

Perhaps one of the most important things to keep in mind post-graduation, is that networking never ceases.

Keep making connections and utilizing all the resources that you were given during the time at college. Do not forget that you still have access to Handshake and Career Services even after you’ve left the University.

Handshake is a great way for students to apply to jobs post-graduation. While all online job searching engines can be helpful, Handshake is often customized with job opportunities specific to University students and alumnae.

In addition, reaching out to alumnae from the University can be a great way to find an opportunity.

Search the company you wish to work for on LinkedIn and connect with any University alumnae that work there.

“I am currently the alumnae chair of the Sigma Delta Tau Sorority on campus, so I strongly believe that continuing to network with alumnae is critical,” shares University senior Chloe Vasapoli. “In this role, we connect primarily through Facebook and email. I also created Facebook groups based on majors or career interests so there is an SDT Arts and Entertainment group

and a Political Science group etc. There are a lot of alumnae through this that are super willing and excited to help out with whatever they can and use the sorority connection to help out current sisters even if they don’t directly know them. It’s encouraged and important to always continue networking, even post-graduation.”

Although your time at the University may be complete, keeping in touch with your professors is always an option.

Professors are a great resource for students searching for job opportunities anywhere and everywhere. This is where those connections you built will really start to come in handy.

Check out special post-grad programs, not just regular jobs.

There is no denying that finding a job can be extremely difficult. In such a competitive environment, it’s definitely stressful to join the large group of students in need of a full-time job. If you are struggling to find a job in your field, maybe try to search for a paid internship position for recent college graduates. Certain companies also have programs for students post-graduation that can help bring graduates a step closer to a job offer, like the NBC Page Program.

Be sure to keep a clean social media page.

While this tip may seem obvious, in the age of social media, it is crucial to keep a pristine image online, especially while job searching. Having a clean social media feed can set you apart from the crowd. Companies are increasingly doing background checks on individuals prior to hiring them, and screening through social media platforms plays a huge part in this.

According to CareerBuilders, 70 percent of employers use social media to screen candidates before hiring. As this number is increasing, it is important to keep in mind that what you post online matters.

So, keep it professional. The more professional you are, the better your online image is portrayed to companies that you are considering to work for.

“Prior to meeting an individual for the first time, social media is the only way potential employers can get a glimpse of who you are,” shares University senior Emily Conklin. “So you want to be sure you put your best foot forward!”

With all the above resources, University seniors can now put on their caps and gowns and focus on walking across the stage of Radio City Music Hall this May. In the mix of all the madness, take a step back and smell the roses. Look back at all you have accomplished during your time at college, and pat yourself on the back. Be proud, stand tall, and always remember how far you have come.

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Eight quotes from faculty to get you through finals Kimberly Collica-Cox - Associate Professor, Criminal Justice and Security: “Maintain your focus. Challenges can make life more difficult but overcoming them can make your successes more meaningful.”

Michael Feldman - Professor, Information Technology: “I like to remind my students to try and keep it in perspective. College is a short term endeavor with many long term gains. The challenges of college will end soon and your degree will then last a lifetime.”

Marcella Szablewicz - Assistant Professor, Communication Studies: “As a professor I probably shouldn’t be sharing this, but in my grad school days our motto was “better done than good.” Now, to be clear, this doesn’t mean that we didn’t strive to do our best, but it did serve as a humorous reminder to let go of our crippling desire for perfection. Finals are something that must be done, so get on with them and enjoy the amazing feeling of freedom that follows!”

Anna Shostya - Associate Professor, Economics: “Think as an economist. Study more only if you feel that the marginal benefit of the extra hour of studying exceeds the marginal cost.”

Yunus Tuncel - Professor, Philopsphy & Religious Studies: “Think what you can create under pressure, consider what you’ll learn at the end of all your diligent work!”

Ilir Disha - Adjunct Faculty, Sociology & Anthropology: “Here is what I think: Training is harder than the game. Studying is more difficult than an exam. Forget the world in concentration and notice the world concentrating on you. Finish strong.”

Paul Cameron - Adjunct Faculty, Communication Studies: “See your notations from class as a script as if you were rehearsing for a major interview. Go over the notes several times the week prior to the exam, kind of like an actor rehearsing a play. By the time the exam rolls around, you should be quite equipped and confident to release the “sponge” of information that you adapted to for testing purposes.”

Isaac Ashraf Vaghefi - Assistant Professor, Information Systems: “I suggest shutting down your social media and internet for a week or two to overcome procrastination and maximize your concentration for the finals!”

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