November Issue 2019 | The Pace Press

November 6, 2019

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Border Patrol monitoring asylum seekers entering El Paso, Texas

Update: the University and Customs & Border Patrol ALEXANDRA PUGA News Editor Recently, Career Services sent out news of a webinar hosted by Customs and Border Patrol, a partnership which caused outrage and fear among University students.

Though he declined to comment for the Pace Press, President Marvin Krislov sent out an email about the crisis to almost all of the students and faculty.

“I want to thank the students and faculty whose voices prompted me and my leadership team to consider and address their concerns, I want to take this opportunity to highlight and reaffirm our commitment to our students,” said President Krislov in his statement. “To be clear: I firmly believe that all of us at Pace are part of one family.

We work best, and we learn best, when we come together as one Pace. In this challenging time, we must continue to work together, learn together, and support one another.”

University senior Sydney Korman said, “President Krislov’s letter is simply a continuation of the empty words that we have been receiving from the University.

The distribution of his letter was clearly for the purpose of being able to say that the president made a statement. In the statement, the president reiterated that the University would comply with U.S. Customs and Border Protection and any other similar government agency. I do not know how the University administration defines protecting students...but I certainly do not see it as complying with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. They are not even

doing the bare minimum to guarantee that safety of immigrant students, documented or not.”

Krislov restated his support for DACA students and confirmed the safety and security of all students on campus. He also confirmed that the University stands with the DACA program as a path of education for immigrant students, making note that “[the University is a member] of the Presidents’ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration, which advocates for DACA students.” This alliance is “dedicated to increasing public understanding of how immigration policies and practices impact our students, campuses and communities.”

Krislov continued, “Pace staff, including our Safety and Security officers, are not charged with enforcing federal immigration law and do not make inquiries into immigration status…We will disclose information to a government entity only if we must comply with a legal obligation, such as a legally issued warrant or subpoena or statutory mandate, and even then, we will not volunteer any information beyond what is required.”

At the end of his email, President Krislov said that the University’s administration will shortly be forming an Advisory Committee on Student Services. This committee will include students and faculty who will represent the student body and “will serve as a resource to ensure that those [Safety and Security] officers have the benefit and insight of diverse and inclusive voices as they work to fulfill their mandates.”

“The email that was sent out by President Krislov

was an avoidance tactic,” said Peyton Yourch, a junior at the University. “The email did not acknowledge that Pace had done anything wrong, without context this email could have just been an email about new initiatives around DACA students. The...advisory group will most likely be cherry-picked with students and faculty who will undoubtedly accept what the University does blindly.”

On Nov. 12 from 3:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. in the Schimmel Lobby, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and Chief Diversity Officer Tiffany Hamilton will host a Know Your Rights panel. Speakers from the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and Catholic Charities Department of Immigration and Refugee Services will be featured.

Yourch continued, “The second idea is the ‘Know Your Rights’ panel, which is an act that Krislov should not take credit for as none of his efforts went into this panel. Krislov doesn’t even attach any information about the panel...All that these promises are saying is that Pace doesn’t care about their students with varying immigration status. To folks with varying immigration status considering attending Pace, in no way will you be protected by President Krislov or any administration members and there is no guarantee of your safety at Pace.

To folks with varying immigration status at Pace, Pace faculty and students will resist if something happens to any of Pace’s students, and we as a community will do everything in our power to protect all of the students here because your school will not.”

Cuomo mandates menstrual product ingredient list BRIANNA ADKINS Social Media Manager

Gov. Andrew Cuomo just fast-tracked the process to make it possible for you to know what your tampons, pads, or menstrual cups are made of. On Oct. 11, Cuomo signed legislation to make menstrual product packaging more transparent.

According to the (S.2387-B/A.164-B) bill, which is sponsored by Assembly Member Linda Rosenthall, the new ruling will begin within 18 months. The bill will require that each period product in the state of New York has packaging that contains a detailed “plain and conspicuous printed list” of all of the ingredients used.

Hana Shayna Gottlieb, a senior Musical Theatre major, expressed their opinion on Cuomo’s choice to sign the bill and National Period Day, saying, “I think that we have a right to know what we’re putting in our bodies. I’m glad that there’s someone who’s trying to give biological females and intersex folks an option to protect and educate ourselves in a situation that we normally would not have that autonomy.”

Gottlieb continues, “I’m angry a cis-gendered man has to push other cis men to respect biological females and intersex folks with the same respect they’d give to themselves and their colleagues! I’m angry we have to pass a bill to keep our bodies safe from the things we’ve been clueless are damaging our bodies for years. I’m angry we’ve blindly been harming ourselves with bleached cotton and heavily processed products because they wouldn’t make that information available to us. I’m glad someone is looking out. I’m beyond upset we’ve gotten here in the first place.”

Before Cuomo signed this piece of legislature, menstruators did not have complete access to the list of ingredients in their period products. Many see this as a lack of proper healthcare information.

Cuomo signed this bill on International Day of the Girl and just one week before the NYC National Period Day rally occurred on the steps of City Hall on Oct. 19. The National Period Day rally, created by the non-profit organization PERIOD, took place across every state in the nation to call for menstrual equity. The rally on City Hall’s steps across from the University grabbed the attention of students.

Lindsay Varzarevsky, University sophomore, International Business major and National Period Day rally attendee, explained what her experience was like at the rally. “It felt empowering to know that the rally was organized by two high schoolers, and to be surrounded by those who showed support. It shows that even younger girls are acknowledging the injustices against women and all who need access to women’s health products,” Varzarevsky said. “I am fully confident that our age and those under us are going to be the ones to finally do something about this issue.”

The call for menstrual equity is all about recognizing that not all menstruators are female-identifying persons as well as the fact that period products should not be taxed as a luxury product. New York does not have a luxury tax on menstrual products, but that didn’t keep protestors from calling attention to the global issue. While menstrual inequity exists globally, this is a step in a positive direction for menstruators everywhere.

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Oct. 15 Democratic debate KELSEY NICHOLSON Editor-in-Chief On Oct. 15, the Democratic party held a presidential primary debate at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio, partnering with CNN and the New York Times. This was the fourth of 12 scheduled Democratic debates before the November 2020 presidential election.

To qualify for the debate, candidates had to reach a grassroots fundraising threshold of 130,000 unique contributors and a polling threshold of at least two percent in four eligible polls. The debate was limited to 20 candidates, but only 12 managed to meet the qualifications: Sen. Elizabeth Warren, former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders, Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Cory Booker, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Kamala Harris, Andrew Yang, Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, Tom Steyer, Julián Castro, and Beto O’Rourke. The debate was moderated by CNN hosts Anderson Cooper and Erin Burnett, as well as Marc Lacey, national editor of the New York Times.

With 12 participants, the debate holds the record for the most candidates on stage in a primary presidential debate. The previous record was held by a Republican debate in September 2015, which had 11 candidates.

During the debate, Warren had the most speaking time with 23 minutes, followed by Biden at 16.5 minutes, and Sanders, Klobuchar, Buttigieg, and O’Rourke with roughly 13 minutes each. Harris and Booker had 12.4 minutes and 11.8 minutes respectively, and the other candidates had under 10 minutes total speaking time.

This is the first presidential primary debate to take place since the announcement of the impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump. President Trump is currently being investigated over his call with Ukraine concerning Biden and any irregularities concerning Hunter Biden during his time on the board of a Ukraine gas company (read more about the impeachment inquiry on page 4). When asked about his son’s ties with Ukraine early on in the debate, Biden replied, “My son did nothing wrong. I did nothing wrong. I carried out the policy of the United States in rooting out corruption in Ukraine. That’s

what we should be focusing on.”

Despite the impeachment inquiry concerning Biden, candidates focused on Warren as the Democratic frontrunner. Concerning taxes and her Medicare-for-All plan, Warren said, “Costs will go up for the wealthy. They will go up for big corporations. And for middle-class families, they will go down. I will not sign a bill into law that does not lower costs for middle-class families.”

Lacey then asked Buttigieg about his claim that Warren has been “evasive” about how she plans to pay for Medicare-for-All. In response, Buttigieg said, “No plan has been laid out to explain how a multi-trillion-dollar hole in this Medicare for all plan that Senator Warren is putting forward is supposed to get filled in.”

Klobuchar added, “At least Bernie’s being honest here and saying how he’s going to pay for this and that taxes are going to go up. And I’m sorry, Elizabeth, but you have not said that, and I think we owe it to the American people to tell them where we’re going to send the invoice.”

“Warren was getting the full brunt of her opponents’ criticism throughout much of the night,” said Ella Nilsen for Vox. After further discussion on the wealth tax and methods to close the income gap, the debate turned towards foreign policy. Cooper segued into the topic by bringing up President Trump’s decision to withdraw American forces from northern Syria and therefore abandoning the Kurds, long-time allies with America.

Biden expressed that he would not have withdrawn the troops and that President Trump’s decision was “the most shameful thing that any president has done in modern history—excuse me, in terms of foreign policy.” Biden then clarified that he would want American troops back in northern Syria.

On the other hand, Warren said that the U.S. should not have troops in the Middle East. However, she said that she believes President Trump handled the withdrawal poorly. “What this president has done is that he has sucked

The Rike Center at Otterbein University used to host the Democratic Presidential Debate.

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up to dictators, he has made impulsive decisions that often his own team doesn’t understand, he has cut and run on our allies, and he has enriched himself at the expense of the United States of America.” Warren continued, “We need to get out, but we need to do this through a negotiated solution. There is no military solution in this region.”

The conversation then turned to what the candidates would do to check Vladimir Putin and Russia’s power on the global stage. Booker said that he would partner more with French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel as opposed to Putin and Russia. “We cannot allow Russia to not only interfere in the democracies of the Ukraine, and Latvia, and Lithuania, but even not calling them out for their efforts to interfere in this democracy are unacceptable,” Booker said.

O’Rourke added, “But in addition, y ademas, to answer the previous question that you asked, how do we stand up to Russia on the global stage, we do that by renewing our alliances and our friendships. That is what makes America stronger.”

Klobuchar focused more on preventing Russia from interfering in future elections. “To protect ourselves in 2020, what we need, one, backup paper ballots in every single state,” Klobuchar said.

The debate later shifted to the topic of gun violence.

Cooper asked candidates to comment on how to prevent future attacks using firearms. O’Rourke said he would ban assault rifles and fine people who do not turn in their weapons but didn’t offer any specifics on how to keep guns off of the streets.

Buttigieg said that “the problem is the National Rifle Association and their enablers in Congress, and we should be united in taking the fight to them” rather than focusing on gun owners. In a back and forth, O’Rourke continued to stress his mandatory buyback plan, which Buttigieg said would be difficult to pass given our current Congressional climate.

The candidates continued to debate over the institution of a mandatory buyback of assault rifles versus a voluntary one, with Warren, Klobuchar, and Castro arguing for a voluntary buyback and Harris and O’Rourke supporting a mandatory buyback.

The candidates then began to discuss the opioid epidemic in the country. Klobuchar said that drug manufacturers should pay for the treatment and rehabilitation of those with addictions with a two percent per milligram tax on opioids. Yang argued for the decriminalization of the possession and use of small amounts of opioids, including heroin, petitioning for “safe consumption and safe injection sites around the country.”

The candidates moved onto issues of monopolies and large social media corporations. The candidates all seemed to have the same or similar views: big corporations must be broken up to prevent corruption. The candidates covered reproductive rights next, and once again all had similar views: protecting reproductive rights and keeping those decisions out of the hands of the government.

In such a crowded political field, voters will have to take an incredibly close look at every individual candidate to decide whom they want to support in the 2020 presidential election. Often, the candidates differ with only slight nuances that can make choosing whom to support overwhelming. The debates are often helpful for undecided voters, as the back and forth clearly highlights who opposes who on certain issues and can help clear up some of the mysticism surrounding the election. There are still eight more Democratic debates to be held, and the field is very likely to narrow as time passes. The best voters can do is keep an eye out, do their research, and tune in to future debates to ensure they are backing the candidate they believe in.

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NY could end AIDS epidemic by 2020 SAM UNGER Executive Editor In a statement released by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s press office, New York is said to be on track to meet its goal to end its AIDS epidemic by 2020. The state saw its largest decrease in new HIV diagnoses last year, with a drop of 11 percent from 2017, and a 28 percent drop from 2014, with its “Ending the Epidemic” initiative.

“Five years ago, we launched an aggressive, nation-leading campaign to end the AIDS epidemic in New York and to ensure every person living with HIV or AIDS gets the support they need to lead a full and healthy life,” Cuomo said in the press release. “This new data shows we are on track to meet that goal and continue our historic progress to finally bend the curve on an epidemic that has taken too many lives for too long.”

The initiative centers around identifying, tracking and treating people with HIV, as well as bringing attention to the PrEP pill. This pill is taken as a preventative measure by HIV-negative people if they have a partner who is HIV-positive, have sex with people whose status is unknown or share injection drug equipment. Since the creation of “Ending the Epidemic,” the state has allocated an annual $20 million to support the work of the initiative and has spent an estimated $2.2 billion to increase access to HIV services and healthcare for transgender, gender non-conforming and nonbinary individuals.

Last month, New York became the first state in the nation to declare Oct. 20–26 PrEP Awareness Week. Along with measures to highlight the medication’s effectiveness, the state’s health department is working on making PrEP affordable for all New Yorkers by requiring health insurance plans to cover the medication without co-pays starting Jan. 1, 2020. The department is also funding education and support services to highlight the preventative pill and treatments available. Truvada was the only FDA approved form of PrEP until Descovy was approved on Oct. 3. Descovy prevents HIV infections in men and transgender women who have sex with men.

Although the governor’s office is optimistic that the initiative will prove successful by next year, some of the statistics provided have led to a rise in skepticism. According to Gay City News, “…the state reported that there were 2,481 new HIV diagnoses in 2018. Under the plan, the target for 2020 is 1,515 new HIV diagnoses. That would be a 39 percent decline over two years. From 2014 through 2018, the state reported declines in new HIV diagnoses that ranged from a low of three percent to a high of nine percent. The average decline was four percent.” A 39 percent decline would be drastically higher than those previously recorded, leaving many unconvinced by the governor’s claims.

The total number of new infections may remain unknown until the end of 2020; until then, the initiative and several state-wide programs are working to call attention to the preventative measures, antiretroviral treatments and support services that are available in and around New York.

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Nov. 6, 2019

Congress votes to continue impeachment inquiry BART CARMODY Staff Writer On Oct. 31, the House of Representatives took a crucial vote on whether to endorse the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump. The vote ended in a total of 232–196, endorsing the inquiry, and pushing the undergoing process into its next steps. The detailed results of the vote were fairly predictable, in that the majority of Democrats voted in favor of the inquiry and every Republican voted against. All but two Democrats went against their partisan beliefs and voted against the inquiry. This vote not only transitions the impeachment process into its next phase but also opens the process up to far more public scrutiny, as individual House of Representatives members pick and choose their side of the debate to stand on.

A University student, who asked to remain anonymous due to their citizenship, stated, “With the current administration I feel like nothing is impossible and Trump has been able to jump through so many hoops already. Deep down I hope it goes through because his time in office has been a nightmare, but unfortunately, it’s starting to look like a nightmare we will never wake up from,” regarding the impeachment process.

With the vote also comes solidified guidelines as to how the inquiry is to carry out from this point forward. In an act quite unlike any other impeachment inquiry, the entirety of the House Intelligence Committee was assigned with official investigative and factrelaying duties rather than one sole independent investigator. Public hearings throughout the inquiry were also mandated, anticipated to cause consistent controversy once underway and to be another aspect allowing leeway for ample public involvement. “Those of us covering this have been obsessed with public hearings and what a spectacle they’ll be,” says Julie Davis of the New York Times.

In weeks prior to this vote, the pandemonium surrounding the impeachment process has done anything but subsided. For those unaware, President Trump is currently being investigated after a whistleblower complaint revealed a disconcerting private phone conversation between Trump and Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine.

According to since-released transcripts, the call consisted of Trump asking Zelensky of a “favor”—to investigate Joe Biden’s son who has been rumored of corrupt activity on boards of multiple international companies, Ukraine included. It’s been viciously up for debate whether this favor should be considered a “quid pro quo,” which is a favor or payment in return for the same, as it’s been reported that Trump has been withholding military aid payments from Ukraine that the country is long overdue for. Since the introducing of the term “quid pro quo,” the word has been thrown around in the media frantically and vehemently denied by Republicans, most of all Trump. “You will see it was a very friendly and totally appropriate call,” Trump writes on Twitter. “No pressure and, unlike Joe Biden and his son, NO quid pro quo!”

In more recent developments, however, it’s been reported that Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the top Ukraine expert on the National Security Council, told investigators that he, too, had

heard the phone call between the two presidents, and testified that there was certainly a sense of quid pro quo in the duration of the phone call.

As this news only broke a day before the House of Representatives vote, there is still more to come on Vindman.

Despite these arising accusations that can potentially lead to long-awaited clarity, both Trump and Republicans still strongly reject the idea that any quid pro quo was involved in the phone call. The Republican party generally finds the inquiry so redundant that even members of Congress began hosting assertive protests of their own. On Oct. 23, almost two dozen Republican members of Congress stormed a private testimony between a Pentagon official and investigators, hindering the process of this particular meeting. While the situation was eventually diffused, this specific predicament threw gasoline on the already-raging flame of Democrat/Republican differences over the impeachment process.

The core reason for this abrupt storming, according to the aforementioned Republicans, was the fact that testimonies pertaining to the impeachment process have strictly been held privately. This standard practice upset many of the members of the Republican party, creating a feeling of alienation from the information being discussed. This resulted in a newfound regulation that requires hearings for the remainder of the impeachment process to be public. It also launched a process of releasing transcripts of the previously conducted testimonies.

Davis of the New York Times strongly advised paying close attention to the transcripts, as she feels they will be glossed over due to the upcoming public hearings. “When you get that volume of black and white evidence for the whole public to see, that hasn’t been spun, it’s going to be really compelling,” she claims.

Although Congress will be taking a week-long break following the House vote, these next couple of weeks are expected to be hectic. On Monday, Nov. 4, investigators are scheduled to speak with John Eisenberg, the top lawyer on the National Security Council, Michael Ellis, Eisenberg’s deputy, and Robert Blair, an aide to the acting chief of staff. On Tuesday, White House budget official Michael Duffey is scheduled to testify. On Wednesday, investigators are trying to get a hold of T. Ulrich Brechbuhl, a State Department advisor and close cooperative of Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.

Thursday, however, can be considered the “big day”—investigators are hoping to speak with former national security adviser John Bolton. Bolton is the closest person to Trump to potentially yet, and his departure from the White House was abrupt, leaving him and Trump on shaky terms. If this investigation leaves Bolton less wary of how he treats Trump’s name and reputation, it could make for a far more candid testimony, and therefore a more critical one.

Despite Bolton’s lawyer publicly announcing that his client would not appear voluntarily, many are eager to hear how this particular testimony unfolds in the coming week.

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Nov. 6, 2019

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Editorial: Is he just not that into you, or is he a Capricorn?

OWEN MCGONIGLE Events Manager As a single man living in the heart of downtown New York City, where I can hop onto almost any train-line and end up anywhere, it feels as if my dating pool should be the most diverse. I can have the Wall Street man, the downtown alternative, or even the ones who live in Brooklyn. Even with all this diversity at my fingertips, I find myself in a rut. No, I have not dated every man on Wall Street. And no, I have not dated every film major who reeks of cigarettes. Oh no, I find myself in a much more toxic pattern: the Capricorns.

Capricorn (n.): a person born between Dec. 20/21 and Jan.19.

Symbolized by the goat. A cardinal earth sign. Quite possibly the worst kind of man imaginable, I have to add. Maybe that’s just me. It’s probably just me.

- Owen McGonigle More importantly, Capricorns are the opposite of my very own star sign: Cancer.

Now some of you may sigh and claim that dating men for their signs is the newest form of toxic behavior, but my dilemma came about in a more genuine fashion.

It happened about a year ago when a night at a guy’s downtown apartment led to a lonely walk back home. I hummed a few Lady Gaga songs on my stroll as I passed various classmates who probably could not recognize me in the shadows of a downtown night. Truly, I was on a high. The guy and I had had a great time. The only downfall (at the time) was when I had asked for his sign and had been hoping for my very compatible Scorpio. Instead, he merely replied, “Capricorn,” and we had continued with our regularly-scheduled program.

As I rounded the corner onto Beekman Street and the oh-so-familiar scents of its courtyard began to tingle at my nostrils, it all hit me. A few floors up, the window to the room of my old Capricorn fling was lit up. At the time of our relationship, I hadn’t been into signs. All I knew was that he flaunted his Capricorn identity as if it was some excuse to be cold-hearted towards others, hence why our relationship had taken a much-needed halt. But it was then, with the crowds of students around me, that I realized he had not been my first emotionally-detached goat. My history went far back.

So I walked inside and confronted my Capricorn roommate.

“I’m attracted to Capricorns,” I said as I flung the door open and found him sitting atop his navy blue bed. (Did all heterosexual men decorate their rooms with navy blue?)

Tyler seemed taken aback. “Well, not to you. I mean, you’re attractive, but I’m not attracted to you.” I stumbled over my own words and the reality of them hit me as soon as they left my mouth. First, I was the crazy roommate that believed in astrology, and second, I had turned into the roommate that dated according to astrological compatibility.

I could only imagine how I looked to the outside eye. But I let out a sigh and continued venting to my poor roommate. Tyler, who had merely been trying to watch “The Office,” glanced at me as if I had just proposed marriage.

“Okay?” he asked as I sulked over to my bed. Tyler’s eyes followed me, probably to make sure that I wouldn’t jump into his at the last minute.

“We’re good people.”

But the problem is that this was the biggest lie Tyler had ever told me.

The issue with Capricorn men is that they have no idea how to handle their emotions, and even less of a clue as per how to demonstrate them. This, in combination with the fact that my overly-emotional Cancer self is all for talking about feelings, leads to many failed attempts at Cancer-Capricorn relations. We may be the father and mother signs, but divorce rates have been extremely high, so I doubt that means anything anymore.

Take my old Capricorn fling: after a coffee date where he flaunted his own successes, questioned my sense of happiness and optimism, and then offered a peace treaty of “Netflix and chill,” he dropped off the map. Of course, I was not bothered by this. I wasn’t really in the mood to settle down anyway.

But this all changed the following semester. Perhaps it was the blossoming flowers or the rise in temperature, but suddenly this guy was ready for commitment.

“So yeah... I think we should,” the Capricorn said without any form of build-up or context clues. My eyes widened. This was not the conversation I thought we’d be having on his bed at that hour.

“Um, you know, we could hang out some more, and then try from there,” I said as I tried to come up with some form of a soft rejection. But the Capricorn did not buy it. Truly, this was my fault for not being straight up with him from the get-go, but my Cancer heart could not bear to fully reject him.

“Oh, so you don’t want to date me,” he said, but I was quick to shake my head.

Again, perhaps it was my Pisces moon that longed to withhold the truth.

“I just think we should try hanging out more first, you know?” I clarified, but I still couldn’t tell if he was convinced.

Flash forward, and the tables sure did turn. I couldn’t tell if it was the sophomore slump or my nearing 20s, but everything in me wanted to settle down. The Capricorn seemed like my best option.

But I soon realized the other problem with Capricorns: no matter how into you they are, they will always find a way to put something before you. Now listen: I’m a working adult who double majors and keeps up a (minuscule) social life. I completely understand that things will get in the way, that you will be double-booked and all that fun, adult stuff.

But there will always be enough time to send a text. “Hey, I’m really busy rn, but I will talk to you soon!” or “Okay so next Thursday afternoon is my only time off (and I don’t have too much classwork!) let’s do something!”

But to a Capricorn, this time does not exist. So as Valentine’s Day came and went, I didn’t expect much. He had told me that he bought chocolates (even though I never even received a Valentine’s Day text), but I did not expect him to have time to see me. But not even receiving a Valentine’s Day text? That part hurt in a much different way. So, of course, I bought my own chocolates and watched “A Star is Born” alone in my room.

Perhaps it was my fault for expecting too much, even with my expectations still very low. Perhaps it was my fault for choosing men I knew would be bad for me. Why is it that we always choose to ignore these red flags? We know certain people are completely and utterly not good for us, but still go for it anyway.

Flash forward to the end of that Capricorn and our toxic demise. The thing about ending relationships with Capricorns: they will always make you feel like an idiot.

(Maybe I am an idiot, but that’s beside the point of my dilemma.) He merely told me that I had made everything up. So of course, I went home, ate a pint of mint chocolate ice cream and listened to sad Lady Gaga on repeat.

About a year later, I found myself on a semi-crowed World Trade Center-bound E train. Work had been pretty pleasant that day. Usually the morning rush at a coffee shop meant angry customers and slight burns, but my energy was at an all-time high. In the background of my narrative was Cap, the newest addition to my Capricorn lineage. Just like his predecessors, he had been doing everything wrong.

From self-centered conversations all the way to canceling plans (that he made!)at the last minute, he was a typical Capricorn. That wonderful morning crumbled as a hungover Snapchat of last night’s hook-up found its way from Cap’s phone into my inbox.

Truthfully, I was more frustrated than upset. Either way, I could not help it when a tear built up in my eye and made its swift escape down my face. I wiped it away, not wanting to accept the reality of it all: it was my turn to make a judgment call. I either had to face Cap head-on, ignore it and act like I hadn’t been hurt or completely ignore him from then on. I knew that in my heart, the second option was my favorite. Just cut him some slack, I thought to myself. I had to take the blame for constantly entering situations with these earth signs. It was then that I wondered: was it that all Capricorn men were trash? Or perhaps, in the scariest twist of it all, was I the problem?

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OPINION AND EDITORIALS

EDITORIAL BOARD Kelsey Nicholson Editor-in-Chief Sam Unger Executive Editor Alexandra Puga News Editor Britni Dunn Arts Editor Barbara Rucci Features Editor Jessica La France Graphic Design Dylan Share Art Director Duke Huang Photo Editor Brianna Adkins Social Media Brooke Sufrin Business Manager Owen McGonigle Events Manager Dr. Kelley Kreitz & Inbal Abergil Faculty Consultants

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Thank you so much for picking up the second issue of The Pace Press! Since November is election month, this is a politically-themed issue! The news section will dive into the border patrol crisis, the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump and his affairs with Ukraine, as well as the recent Democratic Debate. In the arts section, you will find a focus on politically-themed art, such as the new Netflix original “The Politician,” the political significance of the Broadway musical “Hadestown,” and a look into late-night talk shows in the Trump era.

In the features section, get a break down of the University’s new club, the Political Science Society. You will also be able to look at the November caption contest, featuring a political cartoon drawn by our Art Director, Dylan Share!

The caption contest is a new idea we’re trying out at The Pace Press, in the style of New Yorker cartoons. There will be a new comic to caption every month, so keep your eyes on our Instagram, @thepacepress, for updates! Every winner will be announced in our monthly issues with their Instagram handles.

Also making a comeback this month are our monthly horoscopes! Our new events manager Owen McGonigle will be writing them, as he is a bonafide astrological expert. Owen has also started a new column that will appear in the paper, focusing on his romantic experiences in NYC. This month’s focus: Capricorns.

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Star power and politics: celebrity endorsements GRACE POTTER Staff Writer With the presidential election coming up in November 2020, people throughout the country are beginning to make it known whom they are supporting and why. Many Americans form political opinions based on their environments growing up. Those opinions often further solidify after learning about the U.S. government in school.

However, other factors often contribute to an individual’s political stance. Celebrity endorsements of political candidates are one such factor and have more sway than you might think.

Many celebrities have recently made it known whom they support in the 2020 presidential election. Ryan Reynolds, Amy Schumer, Bette Midler, Shonda Rhimes and Jane Fonda have donated to Elizabeth Warren’s campaign. Jonathan Van Ness and Scarlett Johansson have also confirmed their support for her in the 2020 election.

Other stars like John Mulaney, Cardi B, Danny Devito and Susan Sarandon have given their support to Bernie Sanders. Pete Buttigieg is backed by Seth Macfarlane, Gwyneth Paltrow and Jane Lynch.

Celebrity opinions have a surprisingly heavy influence on fanbases and followings.

University sophomore and Political Science major Alexa Sabatini said, “I think as a celebrity or other public figure, you have a certain kind of power and influence that not even candidates have. Therefore, I think celebrities have the perfect platform to advocate for a candidate who can support those beliefs. These celebrities are also often able to raise more awareness and promote political engagement from a fanbase who can be unaware or uneducated.”

Alternatively, who a celebrity supports may have the opposite effect, causing a fan to lose respect for said celebrity based on their political leanings. Recently, a video of Ellen DeGeneres defending her friendship with former POTUS George W. Bush circulated after the two were seen sitting next to each other at an NFL game.

“A lot of people were mad,” said DeGeneres. “I’m friends with a lot of people who don’t share the same beliefs that I have. We’re all different, and I think that we’ve forgotten that that’s okay that we’re all different.” DeGeneres continued, “Just because I don’t agree with someone on everything doesn’t mean that I’m not going to be friends with them.”

DeGeneres received backlash for this statement and friendship. Fans were confused as to how an openly gay liberal could associate with a former Republican president and war criminal.

University sophomore and Political Science and Econ double major Ersa Lybesha said, “Like any other person, celebrities have the right to share their political opinions— they shouldn’t keep it hidden. However, I think it’s important to think about the influence these opinions may hold since many of these celebrities have a lot of followers. Fans need to be aware that just because your favorite influencer or celebrity has a certain opinion, that doesn’t mean that you need to go and have that same opinion. You should be doing your research and you can use the opinions of celebrities as a starting point to educate yourself. But at the end of the day you need to be holding opinions that you truly believe in, not just what your favorite celebrity believes in.”

Lybesha continued, “Celebrities, when sharing their opinions...should encourage people to educate themselves on certain issues or topics so they can make the most informed decisions when voting.”

Scarlett Johansson supports presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren

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Late-night talk shows in the Trump era ALYSA LEBON Contributor Since the 2016 elections, the American public seems to matter,” Oliver said during the episode. continues to act shocked and responds in ways that has followed the rise of late-night shows taking full College students are becoming a key demographic provide even more content for the shows.

Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Myers and Trevor Noah advantage of President Donald Trump’s unpredictable for late-night shows thanks to all of the political content. personality. From monologues to impersonations, late- “Viewers can tell John Oliver has a Democratic point of have sarcastic takes on the president’s tweets and night shows have not held back; the president continues view,” University sophomore Dipali Chand stated, “but actions. Kimmel referred to the president’s comments to react, which in turn allows this trend to flourish. he stills allows the audience to understand politics in a about getting a “moat filled with snakes and alligators” “Saturday Night Live” is the frontrunner for satirical and educational way.” as “Gatorgate” and then proceeded to joke about how creating sketches based on political figures. When the Late-night shows have an excess amount of this was only the second-biggest news story. Meyers show first introduced comedian Alec Baldwin as Trump content they can perform concerning Trump just from described the president as having an impeachment in October 2016, the media went into a frenzy. his everyday activities. Despite his antics, the president meltdown and Noah described Trump going from “a As Trump went on to win the presidency, president to a spray tan Samuel L. Jackson “SNL” continued to entertain viewers with [sic].” special guests joining Baldwin’s Trump, such While America watches the president face as Bill Murray’s Steve Bannon and Beck accusations of treason and corruption, latenight shows come ready every night with upBennett’s Vladamir Putin impressions. The cold opens sent audiences into hysterics and the to-date jokes. This timely cycle keeps viewers president into a tweeting rage. coming back for more. Productions can reach With news of the impeachment inquiry, thousands to millions of views within a day of the episode’s upload or premiere.

“SNL” wasted no time airing investigationthemed cold opens. Baldwin’s Trump received This amount of satire is something unique to this presidency and may never be presented phone calls from a collection of characters, from Kanye West (Chris Redd) to Kim Jung Un to this degree again. While Trump is president, (Bowen Yang). In the sketch, Trump hopes for a the cycle will continue to interest viewers and savior, and the sketch ends with Trump getting inform millions of people about the workings of the government through comedy. The more Liam Neeson on the phone.

Trump monologues have increased the Trump continues to do outrageous things, the more producers and comedians will continue to viewership of late-night shows. “Last Week Tonight” host John Oliver obtained over 35 entertain the public. million views for his episode on Trump’s financial successes and failures. “But the problem is even when you can demonstrably Trevor Noah talks about Trump on The Daily Show Comedy Central prove Trump to be wrong it somehow never

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The Pace Press attends concerts!

November: Melanie Martinez’s “K-12” tour and Matt Maeson’s “The Day You Departed” tour

Matt Maeson: the king of misfit pop BART CARMODY Staff Writer A gloomy Tuesday evening in Brooklyn set the perfect scene for alternative rockstar Matt Maeson to visit. On Oct. 29, he brought his talents to New York, performing his first-ever show at Brooklyn Steel for the “The Day You Departed” tour. Fans lined up around the corner of the venue, anxious for a good spot in the pit.

It’s imaginable that this made it all worth it for Maeson, too—the Virginia Beach native has come a long way from performing at open-mic events in a Chick-Fil-A. The 26-year-old singer/songwriter’s passion for music spawned when he learned to play the drums at the age of two. He found his footing when he began playing guitar at age 15. Maeson would perform in prisons and at biker rallies with his parents’ ministry. As he produced and released official recordings and EPs on SoundCloud, his work gained recognition from some big names, including Mumford and Sons’ Ben Lovett. Lovett helped Maeson organize his first U.S. headlining tour in 2016, launching him into the public eye and snagging him spots at numerous music festivals.

During the tour, Maeson’s stage was drenched in a deep blue light, his name in all-caps spread across the backdrop in a skeleton-esque font—very fitting for Halloween. Maeson stood in a “The Hobbit” t-shirt around an assortment of towering fluorescent light poles that provided the atmosphere for the night. After his bandmates took to the drums and keyboard, he grabbed a guitar from an off-stage crew member and did not hesitate to start his melodious confessionals. “Well, I come a long way from the trips and the shaky hands / If you’re lookin’ down on me I could really give a good goddamn,” he sang from his track “Tread on Me.” The song was a perfect introduction to the night as it set the tone for his bold and unabashed style of telling his juvenile mishaps.

As the rockstar performed more melancholic ballads like “Tribulation,” the light poles dimmed to a lighter blue.

As he shifted to the woefully hopeful “Straight Razor,” the stage lights bathed Maeson in a radiant yellow-orange. He even took the liberty to perform some songs without his bandmates, going back to his roots by using only his voice and guitar.

As a preface to the heart-wrenching “Beggars’ Song,” Maeson offered an anecdote to the crowd, claiming that he wrote the song while on a weekend-long bender following many drinks at SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas. He described the moment as “being in a very dark place,” and claimed that the song was a prayer of sorts. The silence of the crowd alone showed just how closely fans resonated with Maeson’s tales throughout the night.

However, these gloomier moments were not at the expense of his eccentric side. During his more upbeat performances, Maeson exhibited a vigorous stage presence, skipping and dashing to either side of the stage, effectively getting the crowd to move their feet. He kept the crowd laughing as well; he introduced his biggest hit “Cringe” with the preface, “Okay, this next one’s called ‘Wonderwall.’” The crowd needed merely the first couple of chord progressions to know exactly what he meant by that, and as soon as Maeson’s vocals jumped in with “Lover, come over, look what I’ve done,” the audience began to harmonize. Maeson has cited the song as being a letter to anyone in his hometown whom he expects is disappointed in or turned off by his rebellious lifestyle, adding a deeper meaning to the bridge, “Oh I make you cringe now / Don’t I make you cringe?”As he delivered the tumultuous outro of the song, the light poles around him flashed in red-and-white patterns as if they were

fluorescent candy canes.

Maeson surely made his mark at Brooklyn Steel that rainy Tuesday night. It’s rare that an artist can so effectively make a crowd sing, sway and frantically dance all in the span of an hour, but this rockstar made it all seem so easy. To some audience members’ surprise, even

security was getting into the rhythm of the music.

If you’re interested in his sermon of nostalgic delinquency and hometown heartbreak, be sure to catch Maeson at any one of his upcoming shows on the “The Day You Departed” tour.

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Melanie Martinez’s “K-12” experience BRITNI DUNN Arts Editor

Melanie Martinez’s show at Terminal 5 on Oct. 29 was completely sold out, with a line of eager fans that stretched around the block. The line was filled with people of all ages, some as young as nine, wearing pastels and platforms. Some die-hard fans even had the classic Martinez look: hair dyed down the middle with two different colors. A surprising number of people were wearing merchandise from Martinez’s 2015 album “Crybaby,” as well as new merchandise from the album “K-12.”

The “K-12” tour kicked off with the substitute teacher, Miss Victoria, giving her first lesson to the crowd before Martinez stepped on stage. Throughout the show, Miss Victoria continued to give lessons—six in total. Each lesson was about how to love yourself and others. Before the first song “Wheels on the Bus,” Miss Victoria asked the audience to put themselves in the shoes of their fellow audience members, to hug them or high five them because we all deserve “the same amount of love and respect that you would like to receive.”

Martinez performed in front of a giant screen that showed scenes from the album’s accompanying movie “K-12.” The audience was thrown into the world of the sleepaway school from the concept album. After Martinez’s second song, a teacher came on stage, screaming at the audience to be quiet. The performance was meant to make the audience feel as though they were students at “K-12” as well.

Each song was performed like it was in the movie: during “Show and Tell” Martinez was in a huge puppeteer’s box with her hands cuffed. During “Nurses Office,” she was pinned to a hospital bed as the nurses danced around her. In “Strawberry Shortcake,” she pulled out all the stops with a huge inflatable skirt that looked like a frosted cake.

Between each song, there was a brief interlude. Some interludes featured students of “K-12” asking what time class was or lyrically dancing to instrumentals. The students were very interactive and included the crowd in the show. During other interludes, Miss Victoria gave her lessons over the screen as the crowd brimmed with excitement, taking every word in. It made sense that there were interludes between each song because each performance had a new, unique set. One stand-out set was during the song “High School Sweethearts,” in which there was a gigantic moon projected, with Martinez laying in a four-poster bed.

The heavy-hitting song “Orange Juice” featured Martinez and her fellow dancers dancing in front of a huge tree. Dancers circled Martinez under orange lights as she crushed oranges between her fingers and threw them to the audience. The love and message of body positivity radiated from the orange lights as Martinez held her hands out while a projected tree burst into orange juice.

To close the set, Martinez stood on a platform with a large pink dress on and angel wings, looking like a genuine angel as lights shone down on her for the soft, reassuring piece “Recess.” During the last chorus, pink confetti fell from the ceiling, leaving fans screaming at the scene. Martinez thanked the crowd and walked off stage in her extravagant dress.

Miss Victoria then appeared on the screen and gave the audience an assignment

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For the encore, Martinez asked, “Are you all ready for some throwbacks?” as the screen projected a book called “Crybaby” flipping pages backward, symbolizing her first album. She then performed three songs from her debut album as the fans went wild.

People were on others’ shoulders, screaming lyrics and giving the stage all of their energy.

For her final song, Martinez performed “Fire Drill,” an exclusive song from the credits of “K-12.” She jumped all over the stage under pink lights, screaming lyrics with her fans. When the song concluded, she introduced each dancer and member of the band, a rare occurrence of recognition for those who are not the star of a tour. Once again, Martinez thanked the crowd, told them she loved them and pranced off the stage.

Fans were in a daze and smiling from ear to ear as they left the packed Hammerstein Ballroom. The positive and loving vibrations followed them out to the street. The concert left a new feeling in the hearts of each audience member and a mission to show love to all.

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The rise of “The Politician” GRACE POTTER Staff Writer

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Singer and actor Ben Platt is becoming a household name, whether you know him from “Pitch Perfect,” “Dear Evan Hansen,” or his new full-length album “Sing To Me Instead.” Recently, Platt starred in the new Netflix original series, “The Politician,” a show largely anticipated by Platt fans everywhere. The show was directed

by Ryan Murphy, creator of “Glee” and “American Horror Story.”

Platt plays Payton Hobart, a dignified high school student whose dream is to become president of the United States. Payton runs for student body president, seeing the election as a stepping stone for his future presidential campaign, as well as looking good on his Harvard application.

The pilot episode opens with him speaking to a Harvard admissions representative about how he will one day be president of the U.S. However, Payton’s campaign runs into many obstacles, including fierce opponents and controversial running mates.

Fans have been referring to this series as the new “Glee,” one of the most popular Murphy shows to ever surface. University sophomore Bridget Fitzpatrick said, “The show is like ‘Glee.’ It has a lot of the same dramatic music, delivery of lines, and similar characters. You can clearly tell that it is a Murphy show.”

With the 2020 presidential election coming up, the show highlights the difference one vote can make, though the show is set in high school rather than the real world.

The dramatic official trailer for the show ends with the tagline “We promise to promise you everything,” a representation of how presidential candidates present themselves to voters in real life. “‘The Politician’ is another great piece of work from Murphy,” said Skyler Hyatt, a sophomore

Another great piece of work from Murphy.

-Skyler Hyatt

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at the University. “The show met expectations, and Platt carries the whole series with his performance.

He portrays a teenager well, and his supporting cast helped his character grow throughout the show. Zoey Deutch and Jessica Lange also did phenomenal with their portrayals of Infinity and Dusty Jackson, a relationship which satirizes Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard.”

Hyatt continued, “Each supporting character plays a key role and each episode helps advance the story in an entertaining and emotional way. The season finale leaves the door open for a potentially exciting season two, teasing viewers with the appearance of the legendary Bette Midler, that will leave fans excited for what’s to come!”

Without spoiling anything, it can be said that the first season ends quite dramatically, setting up the premise for more political action in the second season. With an overwhelmingly positive reaction to the first season, hopefully the second season will keep excitement for the show alive!

The prophetic political lyricism of “Hadestown” KIARA RONAGHAN Contributor “Why do we build the Wall, my children?” asks sly businessman Hades to his mournful workers in the song “Why We Build the Wall.” With sadness, they respond to him the painful words, “Because we have and they have not / Because they want what we have got / The enemy is poverty / And the Wall keeps out the enemy / And we build the Wall to keep us free.”

Looking at these lyrics, it’d be easy to think they were written sometime in the last four years. However, these lyrics were first written in 2006 by new college graduate Anaïs Mitchell in the wake of the Iraq War. One might consider Mitchell to be prophetic, considering how relevant her lyrics are in the Trump era.

“Hadestown” is a Broadway musical about the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Orpheus goes to the underworld to rescue his fiancée Eurydice after her death. The musical also tells the story of Hades and Persephone.

While “Hadestown” dives into current political issues such as poverty and climate change, the most obvious representation of today’s politics is the Wall, which can easily relate to the current U.S. border crisis. “I will build a great, great wall on our southern border. And I will have Mexico pay for it,” said Donald Trump during his campaign in 2016.

Trump and Hades share the uncanny similarity of being business tycoons, both of which have used corrupt methods of garnering capital. Hades runs his factory unethically, as his workers are treated poorly. He instills fear in his workers about what lies outside of the Wall, which they so mournfully build for him. The workers are impoverished even though in their minds, the outside world is doing worse than they are. Trump has instilled a fear of Mexican immigrants in the minds of some U.S. citizens.

His rhetoric about the Mexican immigrants includes the like of “drug dealers” and “rapists.” In Trump’s opinion, building a wall across the southern U.S. border will keep Americans safe.

The musical also acts as a representation of extreme poverty. “Trying to trust that the song he’s working on is going to shelter us from the wind, the wind, the wind,” cries Eurydice during the number “Chant.”

In the recession of 2008, almost three million people lost their jobs, similar to the Great Depression of the 1930s. Families were struggling and people were doing everything in their power to get jobs to make money, similar to the struggle of Orpheus and Eurydice. Eurydice gives into Hades and goes to Hadestown with him, despite her love for Orpheus, because she was poor and starving. At first, Hadestown appears to be a place of financial security but quickly realizes that the opposite is true.

If “Hadestown” is not politically relevant enough with the talk of the Wall and poverty, it also dives into the issue of climate change and global warming. Eurydice sings of this during the number “Any Way the Wind Blows” and sings, “Weather ain’t the way it was before / Ain’t no spring or fall at all anymore / It’s either blazing hot or freezing cold / Any way the wind blows.”

Hadestown is a huge factory, run on fossil fuels, oil, and cheap labor from the exploited workers. While using these materials is cheap and easily afforded by Hades, his use of them severely upsets his wife Persephone. As part of the couple’s deal, she must spend six months with him and six months above. She is the goddess of vegetation Andre DeShields during “Hadestown” Tony Awards rehearsal @hadestown /Instagram and spring and because of this, the weather above is heavily dependant on her. Persephone has been in discussion for at least a decade, although it hates living down in Hadestown and wants to spend less has been made popular by Trump. Poverty has continually time with Hades, resulting in the lengthening of summer affected citizens, especially during the recession of 2008 and winter and the end of spring and fall. Hades and and the depression of the 1930s. Climate change is the Persephone’s turbulent relationship acts as a metaphor for hottest issue in current politics and is at the forefront of the the current issue of climate change and global warming. presidential debates. The repetition of history ensures that Although “Hadestown” is widely politically relevant, “Hadestown” is timeless and will stay culturally relevant the issues are nothing new in American society. The Wall for years to come.

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Frank Ocean launches queer nightclub BART CARMODY Staff Writer

Pop/R&B singer Frank Ocean has launched a queer club at The Basement in Flushing, Queens titled PrEP+, named after the HIV prevention drug. The night of the launch featured music by Bouffant Bouffant, Justice, Sango, and Sherelle, and in Ocean’s own words, paid “homage to what could have been of the 1980’s NYC club scene if the drug...had been invented in that era.” The club follows a few very simple rules: no photos or videos are allowed, consent is necessary, there is no tolerance for bigotry, and the dance floor is strictly for dancing. Despite these rules, leaked footage of the night conveyed a sense of community and acceptance. People were also able to hear unreleased music from Ocean and friends.

However entertaining the night seemed, the club has been met with backlash from the LGBTQ+ community. They’re concerned with Ocean’s use of queer history as a “publicity stunt,” as the launch occurred close to Ocean’s freshly released single, “DHL.” There was also a lack of queer artists on the night’s DJ lineup, and the crowd was predominantly straight and cisgender.

Many community members also had issues with the club’s mission statement as a whole, claiming that attempting to erase a part of history as crucial as the HIV epidemic is more damaging to the culture’s history than it is beneficial. In response, Ocean took to social media the next day, stating that in his experience, pre-exposure prophylaxis did not have as much awareness in the LGBTQ+ community as he’d hoped it would. “My ex who I was with for several years didn’t know about it when we first met at a gay club in LA,” Ocean said on his Tumblr page. Ocean returned to the club a week later with another night of music, though he was still facing criticism of PrEP+’s debut night.

On Oct. 24, Ocean posted about the club’s return, featuring a lineup of queer artists.

Iconic electronic artist Arca, Brooklyn native Papi Juice and DJs Shyboi and Leeon were all on the roster to spin the music for the night. While the night was still announced with very limited RSVP spots, the event was far more accessible to the public than the club’s debut night.

Upon arrival, the venue was not discernibly different from its usual set-up. The Basement usually has a raw-techno atmosphere. Upon entering, partygoers walk down a ramp into a dark, foggy room with an open concrete dance floor and cinderblock pillars.

The scene lived up to its name: The Basement. Ocean and his team did not make many aesthetic changes to the venue besides some rave lighting and an invisible ink entry stamp reading “FUTURE OF THE WORLD.” Many notable celebrities were in attendance, including Spanish singer Rosalía, Brockhampton members Kevin Abstract, Bearface, Romil Hemnani and of course, Ocean

himself. At some point, producer and Blonded Radio host Vegyn hopped on the tables for a surprise DJ set, many excited to hear what he had to play in anticipation for his debut album on Nov. 8, “Only Diamonds Cut Diamonds.”

As for the rest of the music, every other DJ provided the perfect soundtrack for the crowded yet manageable dance floor. From deep traditional house music to Basement Jaxx’s electronic-rock hit “Where’s Your Head At,” the attendees rarely left the dance floor, except to quench their thirst at the bar or step into the outdoor area to catch a breath of fresh air.

The premiere of Ocean’s cover of the well-known SZA song, “The Weekend,” kept partygoers on the dance floor. A notable moment of harmony was when those on the dance floor began swaying and singing along as Ocean sang, “You’re like nine to five, I’m the weekend / Make him lose his mind every weekend.” Guests basked in this moment before deep techno drums cut back into the cover and feet started moving rhythmically once again. The club slowly began to clear out around 3:30 a.m., slightly before the event’s conclusion at 4:30 a.m.

It’s not difficult to tell what Ocean was going for with the launch of this club: illustrating a world in which the LGBTQ+ community was never damaged by the HIV epidemic, and posing the question of how much more efficiently the community could have progressed if it weren’t for the restriction that the epidemic had placed upon it. It’s a queer-futurist celebration of sorts, and it’s bittersweet to imagine a world in which this could have been possible.

On the other hand, it is completely rational to be hesitant in backing such an endeavor, as the HIV epidemic wreaked havoc on the community and culture as a whole, making it a crucial part of LGBTQ+ history. It’s important to learn and grow from such grim instances rather than to neglect and try to erase.

Although Ocean redesigned his lineup to include more queer artists after receiving scrutiny, the crowd itself still seemed uninterested in the mission statement of the event and more interested in Ocean as an artist. This, to an extent, is out of Ocean’s control, because with opening a club to the public comes the attendance of people who are strictly focused on the scene rather than the culture.

However, with the trajectory of Ocean’s PrEP+ club idea, it’s entirely possible for him to create something beautiful here after working the kinks out, and hopefully form a space in which members of the targeted community can gather to feel safe, to feel accepted, and to feel surrounded by those who find comfort in these feelings as well.

“American Utopia” on Broadway ETHAN SKELLY Contributor David Byrne is many things. A rock star, a composer, a performance artist and now a bonafide Broadway star. He proved this with the Broadway show “American Utopia,” which opened on Sunday, Oct. 20. Readers will likely know Byrne from his work with the Talking Heads, releasing songs like “Psycho Killer” and “Burning Down The House,” to name a few.

Byrne on Broadway may seem out of place, but looking back on his past works, it seems like the only place for Byrne to be. He and his band, along with director Jonathan Demme, made the concert film “Stop Making Sense.” In 1981, Byrne was commissioned to write music for “The Catherine Wheel,” which played on Broadway for a month in the same year. He directed, co-wrote and starred in the cult movie musical/ comedy “True Stories” in 1986.

However, he has never been a performer on the Great White Way. “American Utopia” is a political show, like many other

plays and musicals on Broadway at the moment.

Although the heavy plays of the time like “Slave Play” and “To Kill a Mockingbird” are extremely important and should be seen, “Utopia” has a certain joy to it.

Byrne urges the audience to register to vote and in turn participate in their elections, but it never feels preachy.

Byrne has also undertaken a multifaceted project called “Reasons To Be Cheerful,” including a magazine that publishes stories of good things going on in the world as well as his 2018 album, also titled “American Utopia.”

The majority of new musicals today are based on existing properties that come with built-in fan bases, such as “Mean Girls,” “Beetlejuice,” or “Frozen.” Byrne and “American Utopia” are no exception, as fans of the Talking Heads act as a built-in audience for the show.

“The most popular and successful musicals seem to have name recognition to the outside world. People are going to see the name rather than a Broadway show,” says C.J. McClure, a performing arts student and sophomore at the University.

American Utopia is playing at the Hudson Theatre @americanutopia on Instagram until Feb. 16, 2020.

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Tenth annual Taste of the Seaport KENDAL NEEL Features Intern On Oct. 19, the Howard Hughes Corporation in partnership with the South Street Seaport Museum hosted the tenth annual Taste of the Seaport event in Lower Manhattan.

The festival was held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Pier 16 and 17 and featured tastings from over 40 restaurants in the area. Visitors could also enjoy beer and wine tastings while listening to musical entertainment and taking in the views of Historic Seaport. The Seaport District has long since been known as the commercial hub of New York City.

Located on the East River in Lower Manhattan, Seaport boasts views of the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty making it the perfect venue for festivals and events alike. In October 2012, Hurricane Sandy slammed the east coast and inflicted millions of dollars in damage. The Seaport District fell victim to the carnage, wiping away decades of history and charm. The Howard Hughes Corporation would later step in to help return Seaport to its former glory and now sponsors Taste of the Seaport as a way to celebrate the progress made since Hurricane Sandy.

Anyone hoping to achieve the true New York food experience can find exactly what they’re looking for at Taste of the Seaport, as the festival offers something for everyone to enjoy. Purchasing one “taste ticket” provides five tastes and is perfect for solo visitors planning to have a relaxing day off on the pier. The Family Pack allows for 20 tastes and is enough for four people to enjoy the signature cuisine of the Lower East Side. The VIP friends and family tables come with an expensive price tag but are well worth it for the extra tastes, personal food runners, reserved seating and gift bags. Taste of the Seaport is sure to give every attendee an experience that they will never forget.

While the stunning view of the Brooklyn Bridge is impossible to ignore, the food is the real show-stopper during this celebration. 40 food and beverage vendors from the district gather on the pier to highlight the city’s vibrant culinary scene. University sophomore Matt Cartwright said, “I look forward to Taste of the Seaport every year!

The food can’t be beat and I always get to try something new.” From Asian delicacies to French pastries, and even Italian comfort food, Taste of the Seaport accentuates the many different cultures that make up the melting pot of New York City.

For aesthetic seekers in search of the ultimate cuisine photo for their Instagram page, look no further than Hole in the Wall. This Australian cafe and bar makes an appearance at the food festival every year and leaves an unforgettable impression with their lavish plating and fresh flavors. Those in the mood to embrace their inner sommelier (professional wine taster) should head over to Stout NYC or Il Brigante. With

an impressive selection of beer and wine, both vendors love to help their visitors find the perfect drink to complement their dish. With a setting just along the East River, the festival would not be complete without a sample of seafood. Quickly becoming the heart and soul of South Street Seaport, Dorlan’s Tavern and Oyster Bar ensures that every festival-goer satisfies their seafood fix. Famous for their baked oysters, mouth-watering jumbo lump crab-cakes and their fried catfish fingers, Dorlan’s is a must-have for those in town for the festival.

Although Taste of the Seaport is only in town one day a year, people can enjoy the unique atmosphere and thriving culinary scene all year round at one of the district’s many other restaurants and eateries. Taste of the Seaport will continue to live on as a symbol and celebration of New York City’s diversity, resilience and rich spirit that can be seen throughout the cobblestone streets of the historic South Street Seaport.

Taste of the Seaport on Oct. 19

The pet cafes of New York City

DANIELLE SGAMBATI Features Intern

For many University students, the challenge of living away from home also means living away from their pets. Fortunately, New York City is home to a handful of notable spaces dedicated to playing with all kinds of animals—more specifically, cats. Cat cafes began in Taiwan, took off as a popular attraction in Japan and then made their way into a variety of large cities. Here are the top cafes that are accessible for University students to visit.

Brooklyn Cat Cafe | Brooklyn, NY The Brooklyn Cat Cafe is a homey nook in the heart of the borough. They offer books to read and comfy places to sit with a furry friend. Cats roam around and lay next to baskets filled with toys or next to the treat dispensers. Some cats are waiting to find their new forever homes and can be adopted through the cafe. If visitors are not looking to adopt, they are still able to volunteer and spend time with the cats. Visitors can grab a cup of coffee or tea to relax with their new furry friends and there is also a variety of snack options available for purchase at the front counter.

Visitors may be surprised to see that there are rats named Remy, Emile and Ivory who are also housed in the cafe, but there is no need to be alarmed by them.

These furry friends are there to play with the cats to reduce their anxiety.

The Brooklyn Cat Cafe has teamed up with Helping All Little Things, a small animal rescue organization who serves throughout New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. It is run by Danielle Challender, Jimmy Clark and Ericka Chadbourne. They work to rescue animals such as rats, rabbits, hamsters and turtles. University students can find all of them lending a hand at the Brooklyn Cat Cafe. The cafe hosts monthly events including movie nights, cat parties, and snuggle sessions. More information on these events is provided on their website. Prices range from $7 per half hour on a weekday if visitors book a reservation and $8 for walk-ins. On the weekend, the price goes up to $8 for a reservation or $9 walk-in per half hour. Brooklyn Cat Cafe is 100 percent volunteer-run and has placed over 250 cats in permanent adoptive homes over the past three years.

Meow Parlour | Manhattan, NY The Meow Parlour is a cafe and foster home that works to find permanent placements for all of the cats they host. Visitors can come in and play with the cats and are even able to adopt them. University freshman Audrey Lemieux said, “I loved going to the cat cafe since I’m dorming in college and my pets are all the way back home. I really miss them all. With the cat cafe, it’s super nice because it makes you feel less lonely, plus its pretty well-priced.”

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Ever since they opened their doors in 2014, Meow Parlour has helped over 600 cats find their perfect homes. There are cookies, pies, and drinks available for purchase to enjoy while playing with the cats. They are also known for their impressive macaron bar. Meow Parlour costs $8 per half hour. For the best experience, Meow Parlour recommends that visitors book a reservation but walk-ins are acceptable if the space is not full during their desired time slot.

Koneko Cat Cafe | New York, NY Koneko Cat Cafe is a classic spot featuring a Japanese-influenced menu. They also serve beer and wine for visitors over the age of 21. The menu is larger than most of these local cat cafes offering a variety of pastries, breakfasts and snacks that are made fresh every day in-store. Koneko’s central mission is to provide cats with an amazing stay before adoption. They are partnered with Anjellicle Cats Rescue which helps them confirm that the cats are provided with a perfect and safe new home. Visitors can reserve a spot in the Cattery by the hour for $20 per person both online or over the phone.

Every Thursday and Friday, they host “kitty brunches” you can go to for $35 which includes a breakfast item and a beverage of choice plus admission to the Cattery from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Château le Woof | Astoria, NY Chateau le Woof is both a cafe and a full-service pet shop. The coffee bar serves La Colombe drip coffee, as well as a wide selection of other coffees and teas.

A variety of healthy snacks and treats are available for purchase for both you and your furry friend to enjoy.

The Chateau Le Woof allows visitors to bring their own animals to the cafe. Visitors can book time for their own pet to socialize at the doggy daycare, arrange for private training sessions, schedule a grooming appointment or look for a new best friend.

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Active Minds hosts Dear World storytelling event KELSEY NICHOLSON Editor-in-Chief

On Oct. 16, the Active Minds chapter at the University partnered with Dear World to host a photography and storytelling event. The event took place from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the Dezer Den, also known as the basement level of 41 Park Row. 150 University students attended the event to have their photo taken.

“Dear World is a nonprofit focused on storytelling and bringing up mutual connections,” said Zuher Ibrahim, president of Active Minds. “You have someone writing on you, and you have someone helping you figure out what to write on yourself.”

After students swiped into the event, they were asked to think of a phrase or quote they’d like to have written on their body. From there, the event volunteers, known as story guides, would write the phrase on the skin of the student using a washable marker. Story guides were incredibly friendly and spoke to the students while writing, focused on forming a connection.

“People are either writing empowering statements or statements that have been seen as negative and try to make it positive,” said University freshman Chloe Guerrera. “I got ‘we’re gonna be alright’.”

Next, students would head to the photography station, where professional Dear World photographers would lead a shoot. Each shoot lasted roughly three minutes, and several photos were taken. The photographer asked students why they chose the quote that they did, which created a relaxed atmosphere so they’d be more natural in front of the camera. Finally, the student would enter their email and quote onto an iPad so they could receive their photos later. Photos were sent out to students a week after the event.

Guerrera added, “[The event] really forms community and you get to learn others’ stories and support them.”

Never be afraid to tell your story.

-Zuher Ibrahim,

President of Active Minds

University junior Kacey Riordan also attended the event to have her photo taken. For her quote, she chose “You can’t make fire feel afraid,” which is a quote from Jesse Parent’s poem “To the Boys Who May One Day Date my Daughter.” Riordan read the poem in one of her classes, and the words have stuck with her. When asked about Dear World, Riordan said, “It’s really empowering in a way that people are able to share their truths.”

When asked about the future of Dear World at the University, Ibrahim said that she hopes Active Minds will continue with the program next year, as she is graduating. She hopes they “make it a campus initiative with the Student Government Association.” Ibrahim continued, “People need to be telling their story and really communicate to people what they’re about in a raw way.”

Ibrahim hopes that the Dear World event communicates to students that they should “never be afraid to tell [their] stories.”

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The University’s newest political society KENDAL NEEL Features Intern

Political science has always been and continues to be at the forefront of modern welcomes all students. The club holds bi-weekly meetings on Mondays in room W521 society. It plays an integral role in the lives of people across the nation from from 9:10 p.m. to 10:10 p.m. The group stresses that all opinions are welcome picturesque, small towns to bustling cities and even lively college and respected and encourage everyone to get involved. They also ask that communities. In recent years, there has been an influx of hungry, existing members of the club bring their friends to each meeting and new political parties and figures breaking into the scene; this year spread the word throughout the University. the University gained an important new addition: the Political Although the Political Science Society is primarily focused Science Society. on government and politics, the group is planning several other The Political Science Society is a group of individuals events for new and lasting members. One of them will be a who are passionate about the inner-workings of government schedule planning event where students are welcome to get and politics on a local, state, national and international level. to know one another, enjoy a delicious meal and plan their The club acts as a liaison between students and the Political schedules for next semester. They are also in the process of Science department while serving as a hub for rising leaders planning a holiday party towards the end of the semester in and activists who are looking to harness their unique abilities celebration of a successful first semester on campus. For in the world of diplomacy. The skills these students learn to potential members hoping to get a taste of life as a politician, harness through the organization will help guide them to their the club is planning a trip to Washington, D.C. next semester. future careers as figureheads of society.

University students who attend the trip will get the opportunity The idea for the club began last year when University to visit the major museums, the iconic monuments and even the students recognized the need for a safe space to talk about the seasonal cherry blossoms that accentuate the Potomac Waterfront current political atmosphere. Political Science Society President every spring.

Kate Ketterer said, “We thought that students deserve to place to talk Ever since becoming an active student organization on campus, the about their political opinions perhaps outside the classroom setting.” Since the Political Science Society has already become involved with several activities current political climate continues to escalate at such around the school. One event that took the campus a rapid rate, the club feels students should use their by storm was the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol voices to spread awareness about the most pressing event that took place on Oct. 18 in response to the issues in society. Furthermore, they encourage students University’s actions. to interact with people outside their friend groups who In a letter to Career Services, the Dean of Students, have diverse and differing political opinions. and the President of the University, the Political Community engagement is also an important part Science Society expressed their extreme disapproval of of the Political Science Society. The club includes the the decision to invite U.S. Customs and Border Patrol next generation of politicians, diplomats and activists to recruit students for jobs and internships through which means that community outreach is paramount campus resources. Following the release of the letter, to success. Since the University has such a diverse the University held a webinar where students could population of students, the society is dedicated to speak and share their opinions. Although the decision to making sure that every student feels heard and valued. include U.S. Customs and Border Patrol still stands, the Raising awareness about the society and the Political Science Society and the Student Government politics that play a part in the everyday lives of Association continue to fight for the beliefs and safety students and faculty are two of the group’s main goals of the students. Despite the conflict, the University’s for the upcoming school year and beyond. When more relationship with the Political Science Society will not students join, it cultivates an atmosphere of acceptance change moving forward. and respect. Students will have the opportunity to listen Ketterer explained, “Our relationship with the and understand one another’s opinions which may lead University and it’s administration is, and has always to an educational community that is more aware of the been as follows: the University and it’s administration world around them. In order to raise more awareness, can always count on PSS to bring to light the concerns the club has created and maintained an active Instagram of the students.” account. The group posts about significant diplomatic The Webinar Forum is just one of the many events events happening around campus and highlights the that the society intends to take part in. The Political political perspectives of students both in and out of the Science Society plans to continue as an active part of organization. University students can follow them @ the University community. They will work tirelessly to pace_pss. ensure that every student in the halls of the University For those who are wondering if Political Science feels safe, valued, heard and respected.

Society is an exclusive organization meant only for political science majors, rest assured that the club Political Science Society Club

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Six must-have foods for the 2019 fall season BROOKE SALAMONE Staff Writer

With an abundance of events ranging from pumpkin picking to haunted hayrides, the season of fall has officially arrived. Fall festivities often seem to outshine all the rest, but the season is equally known for its variety of dishes and ingredients. As the colors on the trees begin to change, so may the ingredients in the kitchen and the selections displayed on grocery store shelves.

The Pace Press pulled together a list of six must-have foods for this fall season and where University students can find them in the local area.

1. Butternut Squash Soup

With the crisp change in weather and the cool breeze, soup becomes a must-have on the list of fall necessities. Shifting away from the usual chicken noodle, the wellknown butternut squash soup may be worth a try this season. As squash is a key fruit of fall, it is no wonder why butternut squash soup always makes an appearance this time of year.

When searching for a place in the local area, look no further than Hale and Hearty Soups on Fulton Street. This location has a butternut squash option that is made fresh daily. This product can also be found in most grocery stores across the country. The soup will be sure to warm University students up when the temperature drops.

2. Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

Toasted pumpkin seeds are a fun snack to make at home this fall. Whether University students are craving a healthy snack to bring to class or looking to switch out

their normal picks, these are easy to store and take along with them throughout the day.

For University students, 55 Fulton Market located around the corner from One Pace Plaza has a variety of choices and styles to pick from.

3. Apple Cider Donuts

For a sweeter option, University students may want to give apple cider donuts a try this fall. While donuts are enjoyed year-round, take advantage of these apple treats that only come out this time of year.

For University students searching for a trendy donut spot in the city, check out Doughnuttery located in Chelsea Market and Columbus Circle. They provide an array of options for different seasonal donuts, including their popular apple cider flavor. Apple cider donuts are also available in local grocery stores such as Trader Joe’s.

4. Pumpkin Spice Krispie Treats

Pumpkin spice krispie treats are a great pick for University students looking to prepare a fall sweet treat. This could be made with friends at home or in the residence halls. It is easy to make and festive for the season.

University students can pick up all the ingredients from a local food store. All that is needed to make this recipe is pumpkin pie spice, Rice Krispie Treats, butter, cinnamon and marshmallows. For further details, follow the recipe on www.PlatterTalk.com

5. Warmed Cinnamon Apples

Another easy option to make in the comfort of your residence hall or home is warmed cinnamon apples (perhaps with a scoop of ice cream). All that is needed are some apples, cinnamon and ice cream.

“This is one of my favorite fall foods,” University senior Amanda Velazquez said.

“It’s quick to prepare and even better to enjoy.” After apple picking with friends, this could be the finished dessert product. Otherwise, all ingredients are available at local grocery stores such as 55 Fulton Market, Trader Joe’s and Target.

6. Pie

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Last, but not least, pie remains a go-to staple of the season. Whether University students prefer apple, pumpkin, pecan, cinnamon or more, there may be a pie for everyone. Either stop by the local farmers market, grocery store or bakery to find a seasonal pie for fall. University students who enjoy baking can even try their hand at making their own pie.

For University students looking to stay close to FiDi, check out Petee’s Pie Company located in the Lower East Side. There are plenty of fall-themed pies that may be worth giving a try.

To make midterms more bearable, University students are encouraged to enjoy these fall treats. All the above options may even pair well with a hot pumpkin spice latte.

University students should take advantage of all the sweet options nearby.

Neighborhood spotlight: Greenwich Village KENDAL NEEL Features Intern Nestled deep in the heart of Manhattan lays the frenetic, historical epicenter of the Big Apple known as Greenwich Village. Since the early 1960s, this trendy Lower West Side neighborhood has served as a hub for an eclectic mix of residents and visitors. From soulful jazz crooners to Avante-Garde street artists, Greenwich never fails to please and promises a little something for everyone.

Once recognized as the soul of the New York City jazz scene, Greenwich continues to honor its musical roots through well-preserved speakeasies and jazz clubs alike. Music lovers searching for an authentic jazz club experience can look no further than Blue Note located on West 3rd Street. Often heralded as the “jazz capital of the world,” Blue Note draws in big-name talents such as McCoy Tyner and Dee Dee Bridgewater while also paving the way for hot, new jazz artists like Phony PPL. Visitors 21 and over can enjoy a cold drink as they take in the classy atmosphere and noir-like ambiance.

For anyone looking for the true New York City culinary experience, Bleecker Street Pizza is a staple for every city-goer. University sophomore Nick Hovagim said “Bleecker Street Pizza is hands-down the best pizza in the city! Their Margherita slice is to die for.”

With a star-studded line-up of customers featuring names like Kendall and Kylie Jenner and Julia Roberts, it is no wonder this pizza shop is voted as one of the best every year.

Anyone on the hunt for a quiet, more intimate setting should be sure to check out Via Carota on Grove Street. Known for its cozy and rustic atmosphere, this Italian trattoria can make anyone feel at home.

Labeled as traditional Italian comfort food, Greenwich neighborhood residents rave about their famous vegetable bread soup and grilled pears. Via Carota is the perfect restaurant for any occasion whether it’s a first date or a quiet outing with friends. Plus it is only a twoblock walk from Washington Square Park so diners can finish off the night chatting by the fountain or humming along to the quiet tunes of park performers.

Greenwich Village is home to a diverse array of talented artists, and there is no shortage of things to be inspired by. Many artists, writers, and musicians

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can be found at the Whitney Museum of Art located between the Village and the Meatpacking District.

Opened in 1914 by Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney, the museum began as a place for young artists to discuss and display their work. It later became the center of the 1960’s counterculture movement and now continues to be a safe space for artists of all mediums to express themselves freely. Anyone in need of some artistic inspiration should spend a day at the museum immersed in the paint-filled halls and corridors.

Since Greenwich Village is located so close to New York University, the neighborhood offers plenty of hidden study spots. Among the most popular is Think Coffee on Mercer Street. With enough outlets to keep your laptop charged for more than a few all-night study sessions, Think Coffee is there to help every student through the stress of the school year. University sophomore Veronica Reyes said, “Think Coffee is my favorite study spot in the city, my exams went so well last year because I had a quiet place to focus and learn.”

Coffee enthusiasts from around the area recommend Think Coffee’s iconic cold brew to get through those long study sessions.

Much like New York City in its entirety, Greenwich Village is a neighborhood teeming with vibrant life and artistic individuality. Anyone can find a home among the streets of Greenwich. No matter who they are or where they come from, a trip to the Village is sure to make every day, even the worst ones, a little brighter.

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NOVEMBER CAPTION CONTEST DYLAN SHARE ART DIRECTOR

WINNER: Sophia Carlin, @sophia.carlin.nyc “Donna from Cafe 101 should be president.”

Keep an eye on our Instagram, @thepacepress, for next month’s caption contest!

november horoscopes OWEN MCGONIGLE Events Manager

aries

Leo

sagittarius

Lady Gaga is one of you, so you get a pass for now. Keep doing your thing.

Enjoy this Mercury Retrograde!

Kendrick Lamar said some wise words once: “Be humble.”

Staying home is okay! Maybe take this water season to chill for a bit, and prepare for your season next!

taurus

virgo

capricorn

We are currently in your opposite, Scorpio. Therefore, start being proactive, and don’t waste money!

You don’t have to be the best at EVERYTHING—please chill. (Y’all low key cute though.)

You aren’t the only person occupied!

Acknowledge those who dedicate time to you!

GEMINI

libra

aquarius

I will not comment. (Which personality are you using today?)

cancer

Sweet angel babies, it’s a water season right now, so your emotions might be all over the place. Y’all got this.

Please make a decision for yourself for once. Having your friends pick out your outfits everyday can get a bit tiresome.

scorpio

Welcome to your season, you crazy little scorpion. Manifest all your dark energy this month, but try not to get TOO wild.

Maybe dial back on the quirky energy this season. No one is going to judge you for being mainstream for a minute.

pisces Use this water season to take accountability for your own actions for once!