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THE PACE PRESS SERVING PACE UNIVERSITY’S MANHATTAN CAMPUS SINCE 1948
INFESTATION & CLOSINGS Chartwells food services experience issues with infestation at the University
BY KIM BUI, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
A photo of a printed notification in the Chartwells’ locker rooms asking employees to follow specific instructions to “Kill ANY stages of bed bugs— nymph to adult” on their belongings. all photos by The Pace Press The Spotlight Café located in the basement level of 1 Pace Plaza was closed Tuesday Dec. 6 due to emergency maintenance. A signed was posted on the doors of the closed facility that evening that read, “Due to Emergency Maintenance, The Spotlight Café will be Closed for the Day. We Apologize for any Inconvenience. Please Visit Us At Café 101 and the Pace Yourself Café for all your Dining Service Needs.” The facility remained closed for the rest of the day while contents inside the area were wrapped in plastic. The Pace Press contacted University Executive Director of Public Information, Christopher Cory in regards to the closing. Cory then spoke with Mary Lieto, the Executive Director of Auxiliary Services. Lieto stated Wednesday evening on Dec. 7, “The Spotlight was closed due to flies that came in when the doors in the courtyard were left open due to the warm weather. Chartwells’ Quality Assurance Manger felt it was best to eradicate the flies before they became an infestation. The files were taken care of yesterday and the Spotlight was re-opened today.”
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On the morning of Wednesday Dec. 7, University Buildings and Grounds received a complaint of an infestation of bed bugs in the locker rooms for food service staff located on the C-level of 1 Pace Plaza. Chartwells Management was notified and informed all dining services staff. Notification of this incident was not made public and remained reported only to the staff involved. A canine inspection was arranged for the men and women’s locker rooms, as well as the corridor located in front of the locker rooms and the adjacent public corridor. It was revealed that two small areas of the women’s locker room yielded in positive results for a minor bed bug infestation. The women’s locker room was exterminated shortly after midnight on the same evening of the initial report. Prevention measures and treatments as a part of dining services protocol have been implemented and the areas will be inspected and retreated in two weeks.
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New York Needs You enters third year in helping first generation students Fellowship program helps young NYC professionals gain success in the workplace NAZARY NEBELUK Circulation Manager New York Needs You is a non-profit two-year fellowship program that helps first generation college students realize their career potentials. As the program enters its third year, it hopes to expand its partnerships with more businesses and reach out to more fellows. Each year the program selects fellows from across the New York State area that demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to academic pursuit. The original 2010 group of fellows consisted of 50 students ranging from Borough of Manhattan Community College to Cornell University. They are about to finish the program and many of the fellows have gotten access to prestigious internships at places such as Morgan Stanley, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Abbot Laboratories. This year’s program hopes to attract a pool of 100 such qualified fellows. The University recently became a partner with the program and they hope to attract many students from the NYC and PLV campuses.
The program was founded by Robert Reffkin, a highly successful investment banker and a Vice President at Goldman Sachs. He saw the unique challenges faced by first time college students and wanted to help them achieve their dreams. First generation college students have a dropout rate of 89 percent, which is five times more than their peers and earn 10 percent less after graduation. The program hopes to address this issue by providing the fellows with a support network that encourages them to pursue their dreams as well as access to resources, such as English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, test prep courses for graduate programs and essay writing workshops. The main component of the New York Needs You program is the mentorship program. Early in the program, each fellow gets paired with a Mentor-Coach who volunteers their time for the program. The Mentor-Coach helps the fellow find internship opportunities and provides any advising that the fellow might need. The program hopes to expose first generation college students to the
guidestar.com multitude of opportunities available to them upon graduation and helps them develop a professional network that they can use upon graduation. By exposing fellows to young NYC professionals, the program offers a glimpse at the futures available to them once they finish their education and enter the workforce. New York Needs You hopes to help high achieving first generation college students achieve their dreams and gain
high level leadership positions in a variety of professional fields.
MORE INFO ABOUT NYNY: Visit Newyorkneedsyou.org or get involved on campus by contacting Carmela Pastore at cpastore@pace.edu
University Career Services prepares students for future jobs through internships MITCHELL FLORES Contributor Internships are a great way to gain experience to pair with the educational curriculums students learn at the University. They allow students to strengthen a resume or portfolio and expose you to important company contacts that can lead to a job after graduation. University Career Services Assistant Director Helene Cruz, shared that a common theme that Career Services has seen among students representing various majors at the University are internships in the entertainment, media and arts industries. Except, many business students still gravitate more towards the financial services firms on Wall Street as well as certified public accountant (CPA) firms. Today’s competitive job market seeks individuals who have already had experience in the working world. It’s no longer just a matter of who you know, but also what you know.
“Students tend to look for opportunities that stay within their fields of interest and are in alignment with their skill sets and values,” Cruz said. “In today’s job market, undergraduates who leave school armed only with a degree may not be so fortunate,” according to an article in U.S. News and World Report. “I haven’t been able to get a response to any positions for which I have submitted my resume. I feel like it would be easier for me to get an internship than a job at this point,” senior Sultana Aslamkhan said. Many student internships are also competitive, which is why most schools have career centers to help students get their feet in the door. “Finding internships on Craigslist and other websites can lead you to spam or fake postings,” sophomore Gigi Nguyen said. Nguyen has been to Career Services and was able to find reliable internship opportunities and even received help in writing her resume and interviewing skills. “Regarding the importance of
internships from an employer’s perspective, we are seeing more and more employers delegating important tasks to interns. A common recruiting trend for employers has been to source future fulltime positions from their current pool of internship candidates. Therefore, there is a greater need for more interns but the competition is greater as well,” Cruz said. An article from The New York Times stated, “Not only do college interns garner more job offers than applicants without that experience, but jobs that grow out of internships tend to command higher starting salaries.” Another important part of interning is networking. Building a large network of professionals through internships can prove to be a great help once it’s time to start the job hunting process. Making good contacts with your employers might get you an “in” at a company. A lot of employers value excellent communication and teamwork skills. There’s no better way to gain these
important skills than to submerge yourself into a corporate environment. Regardless if someone works for a small or large company, one will still be learning firsthand how to work with people of all ages, observe meetings, communicate with executives and possibly take part in big projects. Internships are a great way to learn about a company and what they do even if you end up doing office tasks. As long as one is learning about the company and what they do, one should take advantage of the opportunity.
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Master Plan in the works to transform PLV and NYC Campuses
New changes underway for students to increase social and academic efficiency JULIA YEUNG Staff Writer As part of the University’s master plan, the PLV and NYC Campuses are undergoing renovations that will further the University’s academic mission and to improve the overall campus experience for students. Though the plan for the two campuses involves different strategic goals, the common goal for both campuses is similar. The goals include to be able to accommodate the increasing amount of academic programs being offered at the University and to support the increasing residential student population at both campuses. The official PLV Campus Master Plan’s goal is to improve the atmosphere of the 200-acre campus. Currently, the Briarcliff Campus residence halls, athletic facilities and faculty offices are all planned to be moved to the PLV Campus. Three new resident halls including a renovated Martin Hall and three new townhouse-style residence halls, will increase the number of student residencies from 690 to 1,400. It reflects the increasing amount of PLV undergraduate students living in the residence halls. The plan will also rearrange the parking facilities in the central part of the campus to be moved to the perimeter. This will create the aesthetic appeal of a quad and walkways at the core of the campus. Artificial turf, bleachers and lighting will also be added to the already existing football field and baseball field. Also to be added to the campus is a new softball field, tennis court, a field house with bathrooms, concession space, weight rooms and locker rooms. The official NYC Campus Master Plan involves accommodating the growing number of students who want to be able to walk to the University from their residence hall. The NYC Campus has about 1,900 students who dorm with about 600 students commuting daily from the St. George residence hall in Brooklyn. The plan is to bring all of the NYC Campus students within walking distance to One Pace Plaza. This is already underway with construction currently happening at Broadway and John Street with the new residence hall to open in Fall 2013. Other renovations include a welcoming Student Center on the first floor of One Pace Plaza where student services like admissions and the Office of Student Assistance (OSA) can be found in one location. The Master Plan also includes focusing on clearly
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A rendition of a design for One Pace Plaza. representing two separate identities for the Dyson College of Arts and Sciences and the Lubin School of Business. The plan is to have each building, 41 Park Row for Dyson and the east side of One Pace Plaza for Lubin, have their own lobby and entrance. The two buildings will also receive aesthetic improvements to enhance the looks of both the outside and inside of the buildings. The area surrounding the University will also be transformed and will include new entryways, walkways and courtyards. “The master plans will update our campuses and pull them together. In their different ways, they will make it easier than ever for students to learn lifelong lessons and make lifelong friends,” University Executive Director of Public Information Christopher Cory said. The majority of the PLV Campus Master Plan will be financed through the revenue made from the new residence halls that are to be built. Additional financing will come from the lower operating costs of the Briarcliff Campus. Regulatory approval from the Mount Pleasant town, planning and zoning boards is expected to take
approximately 18 months. This means that construction could begin as early as 2013. “The new implemented master plan to renovate Pace buildings will definitely create a state-of-the-art image. This master plan is without a doubt beneficial to the Pace family,” junior Angie Ip said. “However, it is unfortunate that I will not be able to experience the new learning environment because the plan will be completed after I graduate,” Ip added. For the NYC Campus, the near-ending lease for the St. George residence hall allows the University to be able to afford the development of a new residence hall. The University will be taking out a 30 year lease on the residence hall in Lower Manhattan with other renovations to be started in the next five to 10 years. The NYC campus renovations are expected to increase the University’s imprint in Lower Manhattan and help develop a positive traditional student campus life experience. The Master Plan for the PLV and NYC Campuses is expected to bring about positive gains for students in their academic and social experiences here at the University.
Students prepare for upcoming spring semester without losing motivation SARAH AIRES Staff Writer Senioritis, a disease which includes symptoms of laziness, complacency, missed assignments and fatigue can be difficult to avoid. Once graduates step outside the confines of their high schools and enter college, it is easy to think that the senioritis myths fall far behind them. Recently, however, more college students have been suffering from their own form of schoolwork narcolepsy. On college campuses everywhere, students complain about the lack of motivation they have going into the spring semester after the holiday break. Here at the University, students are sharing a very different sentiment. “In past years, I’ve noticed that I actually tend to do better during the spring semester than in the fall. It may be because you get your grades for the fall and feel
like you can do better, so you might push yourself to work harder,” senior Cindy Vargas said. “The nice, warmer weather probably helps too,” Vargas added. “I think you perform better your spring semester using the fall as a springboard,” sophomore Katie James said. “If you do
difference in student performance between the fall and spring semesters. “I don’t see much difference [in student performance]. Freshmen tend to be nervous coming in, so they are more conscientious about getting to class, but it doesn’t take a full semester for that to wear
I think you perform better your spring semester using the fall as a springboard.
-Katie James,
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well in the fall, you’ll want to keep up your hard work. If you didn’t do as well as you should have, you can use it as motivation to do better in the spring,” James added. Undergraduates may testify to higher levels of motivation during the warmer spring semester, but Communication Studies Department Chair Dr. Barry Morris has not observed any noticeable
off. The only really meaningful dynamic of motivation I see is in people who at the end of the first year or beginning of the second, decide they want to transfer. But Pace has paid special attention to that over the past few years, and they have done a pretty good job of reaching out to those people,” Dr. Morris said. If you are one of those who are feeling
senioritis coming on, whether it is in the fall or spring semester, there are things you can do to prevent it from affecting your overall performance. Collegeboard.com suggests making the most out of all the time not spent in school boosting your resume and keeping busy. That way it won’t be a struggle to get back into the swing of papers, exams and attendance policies. Getting an internship over the summer or a seasonal position in retail over winter break, as well as buying a planner to keep focused, are some of the ways that students can try to handle senioritis. In college, the ability to transition from the freedom of summer vacation to fall semester is apparently more difficult than the transition from winter break to spring semester. Regardless of the time of year, it seems all drive comes down to is the “warming up” to the sometimes rigorous routine that accompanies college life.
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Dr. Chiagouris reveals marketing secrets to getting a job after graduation SHANE KIRK Contributor Through his book, The Secret to Getting a Job after College, University Marketing Professor Dr. Larry Chiagouris wants to help his students overcome the challenges of starting a career. According to The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), 1,706,000 students from the graduating class of 2012 will complete their undergraduate degree and enter the job market. “There are just not as many jobs today as 20 or 30 years ago and there are more people competing for the same job. You need to stand out and be perceived as slightly better,” Dr. Chiagouris said. His book is unlike many of the resume-writing and 101-interview-tip guides cluttering bookstores. “[It] is easy to understand and contains links to a website that has updated information to provide benefits for those who purchased the book,” Dr. Chiagouris said. The “three C’s: Contacts, Credentials and Capabilities,” are the keys to success according to Dr. Chiagouris. Contacts are most important according to Dr. Chiagouris, “Social Media is a great tool but sites like LinkedIn or Facebook cannot replace literal face to face contact and getting to know someone over a cup of coffee.” “I used the Career Service [in 41] Park Row and attended numerous events during my freshman year,” senior Nicholas De Luca said. “The different organizations at Pace hold great events and this increased my network tremendously,.” De Luca started by going to various club meetings and getting to know his peers. From doing so he became the President of the University’s Institute for Operation Research and Management Sciences student chapter. Students should also have credentials when looking for a job. “If you don’t have
three professors who know and respect your work by your senior year then you are doing it wrong! Missing the opportunity to impress and develop relations[ships] with professors is the number one mistake students make,” Dr. Chiagouris said. Having the capabilities to do a job are also important. In order to market themselves as potential job candidates, students need to actually be good at the skills needed for a job that they want to apply for. This involves building a list of skills over time through research, internships and experience. “Most crucial is speaking and writing because it helps mold other’s opinion of you,” Dr. Chiagouris said. A national survey conducted for the Association of American Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) in 2010 by Hart Research Associates agrees and found that 89 percent of the 302 company executives questioned, “…the ability to communicate effectively—orally and in writing.” Years of experience has taught Dr. Chiagouris that the three key things that employers seek from graduates are a good work ethic, valid work experience and communication skills. “Sure, grades are important, but they aren’t the top priority. I would certainly take a B student who has the proper qualities over an A plus student that doesn’t,” Dr. Chiagouris said. When the three C’s are put to practice the fourth will manifest itself—cash. Surprisingly enough, cash, the one word that seems to worry students most, is purposefully put last on Dr. Chiagouris’ list. “Sample as many fields as possible in order to find what you love. Once you find what you love you will succeed and do well in it. If you simply pick a field that may generate a lot of income, you won’t find yourself as successful as others in that field if you are not happy doing it,” Dr.
Amazon.com Dr. Chiagouris’ book shares tactics to obtaining a job after college. Chiagouris said. Employers responding to The National Association of Colleges and Employers’ (NACE) 2012 job outlook survey plan to hire 9.5 percent more graduates in 2011-
12 than they did in 2010-11. If University students follow Dr. Chiagouris’ plan for success, they will have great opportunities available upon graduation.
Top internship websites that will help you land a job in Spring and Summer 2012 JOANNA GONZALEZ Staff Writer It’s that time of the year where students start to prepare for next semester. Whether it’s signing up for classes, applying for graduation or applying for an internship, these are all an important part of a student’s college career. The advantages of attending the University are the endless career opportunities offered here that helps students prepare for the real world. Some students at the University stress how important it is to sign up at Career Services to have access to eRecruiting, a program that assists students in finding internships and jobs. “It was really useful, and the time I spent doing it was worth it; I learned a lot of professional skills that I know I will take with me in the future,” sophomore Mai Nakazawa said, who utilized Career Services her freshman year and obtained an internship with the New York City Law Department. Like eRecruiting, LinkedIn appears to be a popular internship search engine for some students, but unfortunately it does not produce as many positive results
as some students would assume. Craigslist is considered a popular website that many students use and actually do acquire internships from without the University’s Career Services. “Craigslist is a great website, you just need to be really proactive in the search,” senior Leann Lightbown said, who has had three internships without the help of eRecruiting. Other websites that are known to be efficiently helpful are Internships.com, College.monster.com, Idealist.org and Indeed.com according to Degreecentral. com. Because almost all departments offer internships-for-credit courses, these websites can help students find their own internships that better suit them and apply through their departments for the particular course, since some employers prefer work for credit. Although most students find websites useful because of the speed of online multi-networking, other University students consider personal connections, such as professors and faculty, proficiently convenient and supportive as well. “My professor always sends out listserves to us, which I find very helpful and
useful, especially for my major which is always hard to find internships for,” junior and biochemistry major, Neil Patel said. “Personal connections and networking are way better than websites,” graduate student Marina Vykhodtseva said. The reason for college is to hopefully establish a career that is truly of interest to us. Without experience, it is almost too hard to tell what professions one can acquire, how one will manage them and of course sustain them, which is where internships come in.
Not only do internships expose students to different aspects of one’s desired profession, but they also help build resumes to help one discover exactly what it is they long to do. According to Forbes Magazine, Vault. com put together a guide of the Top 10 internships of 2011 in the U.S., “Evaluating each job according to criteria that include pay and perks, training, mentorship and opportunities for a real job at the end of the program.”
TOP INTERNSHIPS OF 2011 | SOURCE: FORBES MAGAZINE The list in alphabetical order is as follows: 1. The Boston Consulting Group 2. Capital Fellows Program 3. Deloitte LLP 4. Garmin International 5. Google 6. J.P. Morgan’s Investment Bank 7. NASA 8. Nickelodeon Animation Studios 9. Northwestern Mutual Financial Network 10. Smithsonian Institution
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The Chris Paul Deal That Was
decided to get something in return for Chris Paul and got a great deal. They got three players who can put up numbers and everyone is happy. Now Paul is going to [National Basketball Players Association Executive Director] Billy Hunter to see what he can do. The whole thing just smells foul. Is it a conspiracy that the NBA owns the Hornets and in order to sell them, they need an attraction, a nice shiny piece of merchandise to sell the team? And maybe they need something like a, oh I don’t know, say Paul to sell the team? I’m not saying but I’m saying something does not seem right. So is this going to be this way for free agents? Will the owners say “No, you have to play here because we do not want you to join a bigger market?” Bryant Gumbel got attention for talking about a plantation mentality at the top of the league. Some yell, “Why does it have to be about race?” Why on earth are we mentioning plantation mentality or modern day slavery? I do not feel that this is modern slavery and yes the owners, with the exception of Michael Jordan, are white, and the players are black. However, though I may not agree with the plantation mentality, when you see that the owners are saying “You go where I tell you to go,” it does make you wonder.
“To see my mother and sister after two years” “A new Christina Milian album”
Kaitlynn Blyth Associate Editor Ivonna Thompson Managing Editor
Fotini Sachpatzidis News Editor
What gift would you like to receive this holiday season? — Leucepe Martinez, Advertising Manager
Kim Bui Editor-in-Chief
Hilda Adeniji Creative Director
ADAM WELLS | CONTRIBUTOR
Last Thursday night, I was watching Audibles on ESPN. Herm Edwards and Keyshawn Johnson were yelling about something, possibly Tim Tebow, when at the bottom of the screen I saw “Breaking News: Lakers agree to acquire Chris Paul from the New Orleans Hornets.” I was so excited that I was willing to go out and buy myself a [Los Angeles] Lakers jersey. Then maybe an hour or so later, I see that the trade wasn’t going to happen. What? The NBA overlord, [NBA Commissioner] David Stern decided to veto the deal, his explanation, “basketball related.” What the hell does that mean? Let’s talk about basketball; the trade made everyone happy. The Lakers would receive my boy CP3, the Hornets would have gotten Lamar Odom, Kevin Martin and Luis Scola, guys who can put up 20 [points] a piece on a given night and the [Houston] Rockets got Pau Gasol. Sounds perfect right? Oh I forgot, except the fact that the owners would be kicking and screaming that another superstar is joining a big market team, leaving behind a small market team. So Stern decided to veto the deal. If this was the Minnesota Timberwolves or the Memphis Grizzlies, would this have happened? Well of course not. Everyone knows that Paul was leaving the Hornets and if you thought otherwise well then you’re naïve. The Hornets
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“An iPhone”
— Ivonna Thompson, Managing Editor
Stephanie Hansen Arts Editor Craig Held Features Editor Kate Hamzik Copy Editor Leucepe Martinez Advertising Manager Brian Rentas Web Editor Nazary Nebeluk Circulation Manager Michael Oricchio Faculty Consultant
STAFF Sarah Aires Amanda Baker Abby Beatson Olivia Beteta Patrick deHahn Betty Fermin Joanna Gonzalez Mona Khaldi Erick Mancebo Anthony Mastroianni Nicole Morales Damien Morgan Julia Yeung
— Brian Rentas, Web Editor
“A job when I graduate”
— Kaitlynn Blyth, Associate Editor
“A Chanel tweed bag”
— Fotini Sachpatzidis, News Editor
“Everything on Modcloth.com” — Kim Bui, Editor-in-Chief
“A studio apartment”
— Stephanie Hansen, Arts Editor
“Money to pay off my student loans” — Kate Hamzik, Copy Editor
“The Femme Fatale Tour DVD” — Craig Held, Features Editor
“A Macbook Pro”
— Hilda Adeniji, Creative Director “An iPad 3”
— Nazary Nebeluk, Circulation Manager
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NYC proves Christmas lights can become art with holiday displays Christmas is a time for celebration with friends, family and one’s wallet. NYC provides numerous attractions and sightseeing experiences to entertain anyone looking for a good Christmas experience. Even after spending every last penny that someone doesn’t have, the city guarantees to give an unforgettable 25 days of Christmas. NYC seems to get better and better every year with its lights and decorations placed all around the city to brighten it up. The Shops at Columbus Circle in the Time Warner Center Christmas decorations seem to go far beyond expectation and leave anyone breathless. When walking out of the subway, the first thing that catches anyone’s eye is the beautiful white and blue lights placed on the branches of the trees in front of the Time Warner Center. Passing under the trees and through the front doors, gigantic color changing stars hover above, stunning anyone for a moment. While walking through the Time Warner Center and into the stores, one cannot help but gaze upon the decorated trees and wreaths sprinkled throughout the Center. Not far from the University, the South Street
Seaport has something subtle and festive to offer any visitor. A stroll down near the Brooklyn Bridge provides viewers with a huge lit up tree that will guide them to the shops and restaurants that are located at the Seaport. The little shops there have great ideas for last minute gifts, while the lights placed around the buildings make one want to go to the next store. Stationed under the Seaport’s Christmas tree is a stage where different chorus groups sing Christmas carols throughout the day to bring holiday cheer to everyone. As the day goes by and the sun drops, the tree becomes a show that will leave anyone amazed. Multiple different colored lights surround the outside of the tree as they twinkle in formation to the Christmas song that is playing on the loud speaker at that moment. Any person caught at the Seaport during this show will be awestruck all the way through to the end of the performance with a smile. Something that should be on anyone’s bucket list while in the city falls within the holiday season. A visit to Rockefeller Center will supply hours of enjoyment, whether it’s for the young or the old. This symbol of NYC during the holidays includes the ice rink seen in countless movies and television shows while being overlooked by Rockefeller Plaza.
Placed between these icons is the glamorous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree. Traditionally, a Norway spruce tree, is lit up by 30,000 environmentally friendly LED lights stretching on five miles of wire, topped off by the Swarovski crystal star. Even though the initial lighting of the tree already passed, the tree still stands high for all to see, especially at night. A trip to this New York style Christmas wonderland will imprint a memory for a lifetime. Christmas is not complete without the unforgettable movies that warm everyone’s heart into wanting to watch them year round. The newest installment to this classical collection is Arthur Christmas. This movie answers the question that every one of us had as a child, ‘How does Santa deliver all those presents in one night?’ By Santa’s exhilarating, ultra high-tech operation secretly hidden beneath the North Pole, of course. With a family in a state of comic dysfunction, it’s up to the unlikely hero, Arthur, to save the day before Christmas morning dawns. With only a couple more weeks left of December, these Christmas attractions are a must for a memorable time. There is a lot to experience in NYC for the holidays and the most it will cost is a simple subway ticket to an unforgettable wonderland.
“Holiday Under the Stars” at The Shops at Columbus Circle features 12 14-foot stars hanging from a ceiling 150 feet in the air.
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University Art majors have a palette full of quality internship opportunities STEPHANIE HANSEN Arts Editor Business majors can get internships at Wall Street firms, advertising majors can get internships at ad agencies and nursing students can get internships at hospitals. Certain majors have obvious internship opportunities, but others seem a little trickier to match up with a possible future career. In the art department, there are a lot more options than students think. For studio artists, their career options can be put into four general categories. An art director who develops design concepts for media and oversees the production process, craft artists who make homemade objects that can be sold or shown, fine artists who create works of art to be displayed in exhibits and multimedia artists who create
images for electronic media. These types of internships would involve shadowing artists, almost like an apprenticeship. Students focusing their art studies in art history should consider internships with art galleries, museums and exhibit spaces archiving works, interning for a curator, exhibition installation, a freelance writer, antiques dealer or as an art appraiser. Music majors have a number of internships to choose from as well. There are opportunities ranging from performing to music management, tour manager, marketing and promotions and other industry positions. After students decide exactly what they want to do with their art major, it comes time to find that perfect internship. The Internet is a fast and easy way to search through a number of potential positions to
find the one that is just right. Craigslist is one website with a large number of internships posted daily. It can get daunting looking through hundreds of listings and sending out resumes, what seems like, countless emails and then waiting for a response. Even so, Craigslist can be worth the work, there are some really great opportunities posted if one takes the time to find them. Internships.com is similar to Craigslist because of its system involving posting, searching and responding, but is different in how someone responds. Signing up for the website includes filling in a profile, which is a resume that the website sends out when someone clicks “apply now.” After selecting apply now, an individual has the option to fill out a sort of cover letter for the position to make themselves stand out among the applicants.
Internsushi.com can help students narrow down their search based on industry, category, how long and when the internship should be, compensation, number of days to intern, office size, environment, dress code, even company name and duties. Deciding exactly what internship to pursue as an art major may not be as obvious as some other majors, but there are a lot of options. The problem then becomes deciding where to take your major. Whether it’s becoming an artist, planning gallery events, archiving works for exhibits or music management among many others, art majors have a great number of positions to choose from, if one just knows where to look.
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Art show OCCUPIED immortalizes the movement by occupying artwork DAMIEN MORGAN Staff Writer OCCUPIED: An Occupy [Wall Street] Movement Group Show, showcased artwork from more than 30 artists at Bluestockings, located in the Lower East Side. Every art piece was ideally inspired by the actions and events that have taken place because of Occupy Wall Street (OWS) through posters, prints, signs, photographs, drawings and multimedia installations. The artists themselves weren’t just interpreters living on the outside looking in, but are actual people that took part in the movement. The power that came through hanging the posters up high for anyone who walked in to see, gave a sense of pride and adrenaline. The viewer could get a feeling for what it would’ve felt like to walk down Wall Street with people yelling every which way, while throwing up posters for a cause that they believed in. With images of money being dropped into trash cans, to a girl being crushed between the poor and rich societies, the meaning of the cause pushes through anyone’s thoughts. When looking at the detailed paintings and drawings, a story can be told about an artist’s experience at OWS. In a thorough drawing of Zuccotti Park, where many protests were stationed, the piece displayed all the excitement and action taking place within the well-produced New York landscape. While in another more surreal painting, the artist leaves the viewer to interpret the piece by showing babies, Wall Street, a skull, an hourglass and a hat with a money symbol morphed into a single entity. OCCUPIED was shown at Bluestockings which is a bookstore, fair trade café and an activist center. A perfect place for the artwork of OWS, Bluestockings carries many books on the matter including several about capitalism, feminism, democracy studies and more. Throughout this unique bookstore, the gallery was placed in an eye grabbing way. When the viewer first walks through the store, they’re surrounded on their right by a wall of all the surreal pieces that just won’t leave a person’s attention alone. Further into the store, hanging above on the ceiling just as they would be in the actual movement, the posters shout for meaning to be understood. Some of these pieces displayed in OCCUPIED were created by students at the Gotham Professional Arts Academy, showing that the message has reached all different audiences. The presentation of the impact that OWS has had on others greatly showed through the artwork and will be a reminder for generations to come of what took place during this time.
Painting by Rouby Lou Brown, surrealist depiction of OWS emotions.
Drawing by Ruby Lou Brown showing a new generation with the same hopes.
Drawing by Keri Rennes, a pre-teen caught between the social classes. Drawing by Rouby Lou Brown, surrealist interpretation of bank power.
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Studio 501’s production of “The Gambler” is a play that pays off NAZARY NEBELUK Circulation Manager “The Gambler,” adapted from a novella of the same name by Fyodor Dostoevsky, shined in its small space of Studio 501 and reflected the strength of the University’s theater department. Director George Scholes Robson V wonderfully adapted a meditation on the role that risk plays in all our lives in the play. Robson’s adaptation stays true to the source material, while making the content feel fresh and relatively modern. Most strikingly unique is the use of an overhead projector to introduce the play and set up scenery, as well as play certain scenes of action. It’s a nice usage of modern technology in a more classical environment and works particularly well within the space limitations of Studio 501. The use of three different actors to portray Alexei throughout the course of the play works particularly well to highlight his
character development in the story. While shocking at first, it adds an interesting visual layer to the play and was sure to be welcomed by viewers. The cast itself shines, with each actor embodying their character and giving their all. Michael De Paolo particularly excels as the villainous Des Grieux and gives the character an unpleasant air that seems to permeate every scene he’s in. One criticism of the play does come up, as it seems that both the French and English characters are portrayed with accents, yet any Russian accents are missing. It’s very minor, but their absence in the presence of the others makes it stand out. The only other criticism comes from the choice of music. The need for canned music, or pre-recorded music, was obviously given the Studio used since there is no room for an orchestra and the tracks used didn’t seem appropriate for the events that unfolded. On the other hand, the set was beautifully done and helped to
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audience. If these are the risks that modern performing art is willing to take then it should keep on gambling.
Danish musician Oh Land gives whimsical performance in Williamsburg NICOLE MORALES Staff Writer Danish electronic singer-songwriter Oh Land performed at the Music Hall of Williamsburg with Friends and Savoir Adore as her opening acts on Dec. 11. Friends took the stage promptly at 8 p.m. with the pair looking as though they had stepped right out of a cheesy Prince video. As Samantha Urbani handled vocals, Lesley Hann alternated between bass, tambourine and keyboard. Urbani was the liveliest of the band, going as far as grabbing people’s heads in the crowd from on stage and later jumping off stage to hug and dance closely with the audience as they played, “Friend Crush.” The band’s sound was a mix of ’80s era R&B vocals fused with garageelectronica beats. They definitely prepped the crowd for the second opening band, Savoir Adore. Savoir Adore took the stage with collective assuredness. Their sound very much emulates Arcade Fire, in that the vocal harmonies between Paul Hammer and Deidre Muro weave seamlessly into a single echo behind their intricate beats. They have a polished stage presence sure to be envied by even the most seasoned Brooklyn based bands. Savoir Adore played through most of their songs, their most memorable being “Loveliest Creature” where Deidre showed off her vocal range. Their set concluded with a remote controlled inflatable shark making its way throughout the room as it floated above the audience during the dreamy song, “We Talk like Machines.” Finally, an eager audience waited for Oh Land to take the stage. The name Oh Land is a play on Danish singer-songwriter Nanna Øland Fabricius’ name. She began her career as a singer after a terrible back injury prevented her from continuing her career as a professional ballerina. Now, as a singer, she conveys her love of dance through
Nicole Morales | The Pace Press Oh Land’s headlining set at the Music Hall of Williamsburg, Sunday evening. danceable beats to which she sings and occasionally plays the keyboard to and at times does a bit of dancing to as well. As Oh Land took the stage, adoring fans screamed in delight as she wasted no time opening with “Perfection.” Behind her on stage was a cloud of white balloons which
projected various images of the singer, including footage of her doing ballet as well multiple images of her face singing along to the words of the song. Known for her sense of style, Oh Land donned a red fringe dress with pink tights and pink 1461 Doc Martens. She
went off the set list track as she noted and continued with “Wolf and I.” The performance was one of the most dramatic of the night, but definitely pumped up the audience for a slew of non-stop songs including “Voodoo,” “Break the Chain,” “Helicopter” and the exciting dance hit “Sun of a Gun.” During her set, besides getting multiple pieces of tape stuck to the fringe on her dress and shoes and spilling an entire bottle of water as she danced, the balloon cloud disassembled after she playfully pretended to pop them. Her clumsy onstage antics didn’t detract from her ability as a performer, but allowed the audience to view her more as a real person rather than just another beautiful, dancing singer-songwriter; it was endearing. For one of her last songs, Oh land performed a love song entitled, “Rainbow,” to which she did a few airy dance moves including a few pliés and a turnout much to the audience’s delight. The song, at first performed with just a piano showcased her ability as a singer and not just a performer. She concluded her set with a song she penned when she moved to Williamsburg in 2010 called “White Nights.” It wasn’t 30 seconds since she left the stage that she returned “just to get a drink of water” as she jokingly noted. Lastly, she played the long anticipated song, “We Turn It Up,” before she left the stage for the last time. Oh Land left the audience all a buzz with her impressive stage presence. She kept the audience’s attention throughout her entire set as she energetically grabbed hands and posed for pictures during songs. Oh Land’s performance definitely solidifies her as an artist to look out for in the future. With her unique voice and interesting performances, there’s just something about her that assures everyone, she’s just getting started.
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V.P. of Strategic Initiatives at University gets seat on Seaport Museum board
culture.wnyc.org OLIVIA BETETA Staff Writer South Street Seaport is an important historical landmark in Lower Manhattan. The Seaport is just a short walk from the University, making it a popular hangout for students and faculty. While the seaport may be known primarily for its dinning and shopping facilities, it is also home to the South Street Seaport Museum. The museum was the work of a group of concerned citizens who banded together in 1967 to acquire a charter that would protect the museum from demolition. Taking tips from similar landmarks like Harborplace in Baltimore and Quincy Market in Boston, the museum combined culture and education. With its commercial shopping area, the Seaport brought traffic to the museum, which helped bring attention back to New York’s famous waterfront. Today, the Museum functions mainly as an exhibition space with educational services. However, it also has a working 19th century print shop, an archaeology center, a maritime library, a craft center, a marine conservation lab and a variety of ancient ships. The whole museum space spans over 30,000 feet which is, “NYC’s largest concentration of restored early 19th century commercial space,” according to seany.org. The museum has been drawing a great deal of attention lately due to the new board of directors. The new board was elected in the hopes of helping the museum attract more visitors and renew public interest. The new board chair is the University’s Vice President of Strategic Initiatives, Robert Keating. When The Pace Press interviewed Keating about his
new position he seemed excited, however working for a non-profit organization such as this one is nothing new for him. Keating has worked on several boards including the Citizen’s Union, the Fund for the City of New York and the Mayor’s Midtown Citizen’s Committee, many of which deal with the restoration of historical projects and places in NYC. Like many educational institutions, the museum suffered with the recession. Regardless, Keating seemed hopeful for the museum. “The economic situation was difficult for them [the previous board], but so far though, I would say the feeling is enthusiasm and the idea that with positive change the future of the museum looks good,” Keating said. Currently, the board is working with the city of New York to develop exhibits and educational programs for its January re-opening. They are working to restore the whole area of Pier 17, where the museum is located. Keating would like to see the museum improve and become a major attraction of Lower Manhattan. “I would like it to succeed. I think it’s good for Downtown, which is important for us all as citizens. I think the museum is a tremendous partner and neighbor for Pace University…It reflects [that] Downtown is changing and has a tremendous optimism down here with the resurgence of the real estate market, the building and the residences and this [the museum] will hopefully be a positive part of it,” Keating said. Nevertheless, the museum still has a long way to go before its re-opening in January. The City of New York is funding a lot of financial needs of the museum and is assessing the area to see what really needs improvement
and can survive restoration. A big concern is where some of the historic ships, which have been docked at the Seaport for years, will fit in the overall picture of the museum. Making the ship’s sea worthy is one of first issues the new board is trying to tackle. The board is also looking for the museum to be on its own financial footing within a year or so. The hope is that within that time, the museum will be able to draw enough attention and support to survive financially without the monetary support of the city. President Barbara Jones hopes to utilize the physical space they have, both pier space as well as the short-time use of some of the stores to bring in more revenue. Keating is hopeful that the museum and the University can form some sort of partnership in addition to the current relationship it has with Howard Hughes Corporation, the company that runs Pier 17. Due to its location at the end of Fulton Street and its proximity to the University, the museum and Seaport area would certainly be an ideal location for collaboration. Overall, the board looks to keep true to the Seaport’s 19th century style while maintaining a fun and modern space. “That will be one of the real challenges, how you can get the feel of the old time sailing industry and seaport industry with what is now a modern commercial hub. One great thing about New York is that it evolves and constantly has buildings and landmarks next to very modern architecturally advanced things, so it’s nothing new to New York. New York is able to have the old and the new together much better than most cities. The real thing I think is restoring New York in the sense that it was a great seaport town and still is,” Keating said.
Editor’s Pick: If you could have anyone perform at your New Year’s Eve party, who would it be?
“Beyoncé”
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“Florence + The Machine” — Brian Rentas, Web Editor
“Britney Spears”
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“Wynter Gordon”
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“Taylor Swift”
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“Mick Jagger”
“Childish Gambino”
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— Kim Bui, Editor-in-Chief
“Louis C.K.” “Jay-Z”
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“The Pixies”
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“Sky Ferreira”
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Career Services boasts impressive internship roster for students NICOLE MORALES Staff Writer Living in NYC certainly has its advantages. There is a rich culture, and compared to most parts of the U.S. a plethora of jobs are constantly offered. Luckily for University students, these attributes are all within arm’s reach. With Career Services, students are able to easily obtain internships and perhaps even job placements after graduation. While students have the advantage of assistance from Career Services, they may sometimes opt to apply to internships outside of the ones that are available through Career Services. With any way internships are acquired, there is no doubt that University students have an abundance of opportunities in and around the NYC area. However, many students do not know is that Career Services comes across with impressive and dynamic internships looking for University students in any major. The Pace Press caught up with Assistant Director of Employer Relations at Career Services Helene Cruz, to ask her about some of the interesting internships offered in the past to University students.
The Pace Press (TPP): What are some of the most impressive internships students [in any major] have held over the last year? Helene Cruz (HC): Pace students have had the fortune to land [internships] at the following companies this past academic year for students in majors ranging from accounting, marketing/public relations/advertising, communications, women and gender studies, liberal arts, and technology: Dylan’s Candy Bar, JP Morgan Chase, Esprit, FilmNation Entertainment, Time Out New York, MTV Networks, Food Network Magazine, Camelot Communications, Asia TV USA, Diesel, NBC Universal-iVillage, Joss Technology, National Organization for Women (NOW-NYC), SHARE: Self-Help for Women with Breast or Ovarian Cancer, Morgan Stanley and AON Risk Management. TPP: What are some of the exciting internships opportunities that have come through Career Services in the past? HC: Because Career Services works with over 400 employers representing a variety of industries, we have many exciting opportunities coming in from the following top firms on a daily basis. This is just a small sample of industries and the firms that posted the most internships this year: All big four accounting firms plus the small to mid-sized [Certified Public Accountant] (CPA) firms and financial services institutions/banks such as JP Morgan Chase, The Bank of New York Mellon, Morgan Stanley, Lloyd’s TSB Bank, Moody’s, Deutsche Bank, Goldman Sachs, Brown Brothers Harriman and UBS. Many advertising/media or entertainment/communications companies such as MTV Networks, Clear Channel Radio, Warner Music Group, Ogilvy, Sirius XM Radio, Hearst, SONY Music Entertainment, Wenner Media, Martha Stewart Living, Omnimedia, NBC Universal, Zenith Optimedia, Condé Nast and MSG.
Consumer products/fashion companies such as ColgatePalmolive, L’Oreal, Kraft Foods, Dannon, Dolce and Gabbana, Lacoste, Fendi North America, Escada, Diesel, Nespresso, and Barneys. Non-profit organizations/government agencies such as Lighthouse International, Community and Volunteer Mobilization (AmeriCorps), New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), Vera Institute of Justice, NYC Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB), [Metropolitan Transit Authority] (MTA), NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and Workforce1. TPP: As the school grows their reputation in the arts, how have the opportunities for students pursuing internships in the arts grown? What are some of the internships for students pursuing arts such as dance, writing, photography, etc.? HC: Career Services staff has counseled students from the [Bachelor of Fine Arts] (BFA) programs in individual career counseling sessions and has made class visits to service this growing population. While the norm is still that most students work with the faculty and administration in the Theater/ Fine Arts Department in order to gain experience on the performance end, our staff has counseled students on seeking internships in the arts and entertainment sectors so that they will have exposure to the creative side as well as exposure to the operational side of the business which complements their portfolio. For example, one of our student assistants in Career Services is a Musical Theater major. By working with one of the counselors in the office to develop a targeted list of theater groups in the NYC area, she was able to apply for and secure an internship with the Ensemble Studio Theater. With our guidance and preparation for creating professional/business and performance/theater resumes, interview workshops and assistance with the internship search, we would like to encourage all BFA students to take advantage of our services.
Seasonal Affective Disorder gives certain people the winter blues ERICK MANCEBO Staff Writer
As the end of the semester nears, many students become cranky, anxious, less sociable or find out that they are one bad day away from a complete psychological meltdown. While this is usually attributed to the effects of multiple late night study sessions or the absolute thrill and joy that is final exams week, students may have a new culprit to blame for their misfortunes—Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). SAD, otherwise known as “winter blues” or “winter depression,” is a form of depression that some psychiatrists estimate may affect up to 10 million Americans yearly. This type of depression is different from other types of depression in that it only affects people at a specific time of the year. The most common type of depression, however, starts affecting people throughout the late fall and winter months, although there have been documented cases of SAD occurring during the late spring and summer months. Essentially, it is hypothesized that the change in temperature and decrease or increase in sunlight and length of daytime is what drives the depression among people. According to the U.S. National Library of Medicine, symptoms can and do manifest themselves differently from person to person, but mostly affect a person’s mood and attitude. While self-diagnosis isn’t the recommended path, the most common symptoms listed by the Library of Medicine include an increase in appetite, a lack of energy in the afternoon hours, an increase in daytime sleepiness and what is often described as “social withdrawal”—being less motivated to take part in social activities with friends and family. University freshman Sabrina Saint-Louis said she had been feeling a bit of the winter blues, “I’m so depressed! I can’t explain it but I am.” Saint-Louis hadn’t considered SAD to be a possibility until she read the symptoms. She
said a number of them could apply to her. “This happened to me this weekend—I did not go out! Like, those days that I didn’t go out I’d like wake up and it’s dark, go to sleep and it’s dark, so the day was just… wasted,” Saint-Louis said. Saint-Louis however, thinks students may feel the same way she does for a combination of different reasons. “I mean I think it’s a little bit of both [depression and endof-semester stress]…With me, I am nervous about my finals, but [also] I’m just a little bit sad that it’s all coming to an end—even though we’re all back in January, that’s a month off!,” Saint-Louis said. University sophomore Sarah Badham said she knows people who have suffered from SAD. “My sister just lived in a very dreary place for a school year so she just never got any Vitamin D [from the sun] and would like always [say she] felt so much lower. I don’t know if I suffer from it as much because I try to get outside and try and get my Vitamin D, but I definitely know it happens.” Like other depressions, SAD can sometimes prove difficult to diagnose or treat, but because it is a depression, doctors treat the disorder with anti-depressants, talk therapy or a combination of the two. For victims of the winter variation of the disorder, some doctors recommend that their patients take long walks in daylight hours in order to get the sunlight and exercise they need to combat the depression. In addition, because of the negative effects the disorder has on the social calendar of victims, doctors also recommend that their patients put in a bit of extra effort to keep up with friends and family. While the listed treatments usually help people who suffer from the winter variation may find additional comfort in light therapy. With light therapy, also called phototherapy, people can purchase a lamp that is made to imitate sunlight. People place the lamp three to four feet away from their bodies and turn the lamp on once-a-day for a 30-minute session, usually in the mornings. The
only downside to the remedy is that the lamps, which use specially made bulbs to produce the bright light, can cost anywhere from $60 to $100. As the semester draws to a close and students begin to long for the month-long break from schoolwork, it may be comforting to note that while college courses and finals can definitely add stress to students’ lives, there are other scientific reasons for the general downturn in mood this time of year. As Badham stated, “I feel like it’s also half-mental—almost like [with the] dark days of winter… people don’t want to get out of bed and [are] going to feel sick… It’s like, normal.”
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enough, just about any experience can be used whether it be a class, a project or even a hobby. It’s important to remember is the goal is to have employers view a prospective applicant as an asset to the company. Cover letters should always accompany both CVs and resumes when applying for a position. They should be specific to the position and company of interest, including what one hopes to bring to the company and why the position interests you. Cover letters should also be no more than a page long and while it should include information about you, it should not read as a diary. According to Monster.com, the number one mistake made when writing cover letters is over using the word “I.” It seems that overusing the word “I” conveys to employers that the applicant may be a bit self-centered. It also begins to sound completely repetitive when “I” opens each sentence. The point of a cover letter is to sell oneself and while the resume does the talking as far as achievements and experience goes, a cover letter is the prospective employer’s first impression of the applicant. It goes without saying that you want to give the impression of a self-dependent, reliable individual hungry to gain experience in your field. However, avoid repetition of resumes in the cover letter, as it should be a concise explanation of what differentiates you from other candidates.
When writing a resume, one should keep in mind that it should reflect relevant experiences. For most internships, listing a job held at McDonald’s a year ago is not relevant. However, a managerial or supervisory position at McDonald’s is something that can be spun into a leadership experience. Each work experience should convey a new skill acquired. No employer wants to hear that one was unable to gain anything from a previous job. Another important tip for resumes is to decide which job experiences are good enough to mention. There are jobs where one may not have gained anything noteworthy. Therefore, those types of experiences are not necessary to mention in the resume. A resume does not have to be lengthy to seem impressive—experiences should speak for themselves. With winter break just a few days away for many students, it is important to get started on gathering up one’s experiences for their resumes, CVs and cover letters. Although this process can drag and at times be difficult, University students are fortunate enough to have Career Services readily available to help with anything from resume reviews and counseling to internship placements. Career Services even hosts resume workshops for students to get started on the process as well as walk-in counseling services. With this convenience, one is able to have their resumes and CVs ready for any given moment when an opportunity may arise.
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Understanding the ins and outs of resumes, CVs and cover letters NICOLE MORALES Staff Writer Internships, although not always easy to obtain, are great to add to students’ professional resumes. A good way to get started is to have an idea of what type of internship one plans on pursuing, so that one can better tailor their resumes, curriculum vitae (CV) and cover letters to the position. However, what proves to be most difficult is not writing down one’s experiences, but rather choosing what to say and how. Before beginning any writing, one should know the differences between resumes and CVs and when it is appropriate to use each. Resumes are concise outlines of one’s education and experiences relevant to the position. They are usually one to two pages and are used by employers for quick reviewing. CVs are detailed summaries of one’s academic background, teaching and research experience and awards and honors, which are usually reserved for when applying for scientific, academic and research positions, as well as for scholarships and grants. CVs focus more on academic experiences, while resumes conclude overall experiences and skills. Cover letters should always accompany CVs and resumes, regardless of which is used. CVs also allow one to elaborate on the new things one may have learned in school like HTML, web design experiences and marketing strategies. Surprisingly
Studies show that students should seek healthier brain food options TAYLOR EASTMAN Contributor
With winter break quickly approaching, there is only one thing standing in the way of students and their one month vacation— finals. Students find themselves spending long days in the library studying and as a result don’t seem to leave enough time to get the daily nutrition their bodies need to function properly. Some students fill up on Red Bull or 5-Hour Energy Shots and food to get them through the day. While they may think these quick and easy alternatives are helping them get through finals week, but if anything, all they are doing is standing in the way of success. Students believe that these sugary caffeine filled drinks are keeping them awake, but the editors of E/The Environmental Magazine, discovered that they are not proven to always increase energy and may in fact be draining people’s energy. This includes herbal
supplements such as taurine, ginseng and guarana, which can all be dangerous to people that are unfamiliar with the new stimuli. Increased levels of caffeine in the body can lead to panic attacks, anxiety issues and stomach problems. With all the stress students are already undergoing while worrying about their finals, it is dangerous to add to students’ stress levels. “I had never tried an energy drink before but I was so exhausted and had a long night of work ahead of me that I decided to give it a try, not only was the taste disgusting but it left me with a headache and I felt more exhausted after drinking it than I had before,” sophomore Nicole Madriz said. Many students find themselves chugging down energy drinks because they are just simply not aware of other options. Since students find themselves pressed for time, they do not think they have the time to eat proper meals throughout finals week. If they did make the time, some might be surprised to see that by just eating one
balanced meal a day, it could truly work wonders in finding the natural energy they never knew they had. Protein, carbohydrates and fats in food all help provide calories to fuel and energize students’ bodies. It is important to incorporate all three into one’s daily diet when extra energy will be needed. According to Dr. Kathleen Zelman of WebMD’s Weight Loss Clinic, there are a variety of foods that can help boost ones energy. For example, blueberries, beans, cantaloupe, strawberries, spinach, salmon, nuts, soy, oatmeal, whole grains, citrus fruit and sweet potatoes will all leave you feeling full and with more energy than you had before you ate these foods. According to Fitness Magazine, walnuts and almonds are the two nuts that supply the most extra energy because they are filled with large amounts of healthy fats. Along with supplying one with energy, walnuts and almonds also help to keep one feeling full for a longer amount of time so one doesn’t have to keep taking
breaks from studying to have a snack. “I have found that when I don’t get a lot of sleep at night, which obviously happens a lot during finals, the hungrier I am throughout the day. But ever since I put down the junk food and started eating full balanced meals I’ve realized that not only do I have enough energy to study, but I am also a whole lot more productive,” sophomore Donna Miller said. With finals on students’ minds, they all usually have a common goal; doing well on their tests. What some students though aren’t aware of is that there are good brain foods and bad brain foods. Instead of grabbing a soda or anything containing hydrogenated fats because it is quick and easy, snack on a banana with peanut butter, a cup of yogurt or even drink a glass of milk. Not only will they leave students feeling better and more energized, but one will also have a greater chance at succeeding on one’s finals with these healthy brain foods in their system.
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Conquering the dos and don’ts of internship chic
Men: Fit is key. Make sure that you have a well fitted dress shirt and suit jacket or blazer. Wearing black is safe, but textures and a touch of color can help make you stand out.
Women: Jeans should never be an option when selecting interview clothes. We understand you’re busy, we all are, but please have your coffee before the interview and leave 10+ lb. purses at home.
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Since the University’s location is in one of the busiest cities in the U.S., students who pass through the school are more likely to be exposed to a number of internship opportunities before they graduate. When students get an internship, it can be hard to figure out one of the most important parts of office etiquette—dress code. Often, students are aware of what is acceptable to wear for an interview. Once they’ve nailed the interview and have been offered an internship however, that is where the trouble starts. The Pace Press spoke to Assistant Director of the University’s Career Services Jenna Campolieta, about internship dress code and how to make a good impression throughout your internship. “In our mandatory interview workshop we have a guide that goes into detail about preparing…and being dressed as professionally [as possible] but still comfortably because the worst thing ever is to be dressed up and look like you’re really stiff and unprofessional,” Campolieta said. Campolieta also discussed some of the other elements that are reviewed at the interview workshop. “For men, making sure if you have facial hair that it’s well-groomed, obviously your personal hygiene—that you’ve showered and bathed that day, you don’t want to overdo it with cologne or perfume. For women, you want to typically have your hair back if possible, you don’t really want to have …[for example] green nail polish… a conservative nail polish is fine,” Campolieta said. In terms of clothing, Campolieta said students in certain industries have a bit of discretion when picking out clothes, but maintained that all students should strive to remain professionallooking at all times. She also noted that some of the common mistakes students make when selecting internship clothes is selecting items that shouldn’t be worn to work every day. “I think that one of the most common mistakes that students make is trying to be professional but in a way that is not comfortable or that might be inappropriate. I always tell the story of when my sister had her first interview in the city and she wore high heels, and she had to walk like six blocks and she came home crying because she had blisters on the backs of her feet,” Campolieta said. Although high heels are certainly considered a part of business-attire for women, some would argue that they wouldn’t be appropriate for most internship environments. Again however, because of the wide-reaching industries in the city, it’s impossible for all of the advice given by Career Services to apply to everyone. On the subject of shopping for an internship, Campolieta outlined the first steps any student should take, advising that students invest in a few key pieces for their wardrobes. She also noted that it’s possible to do so without spending a fortune on clothes. “We have Century 21 [near campus]…H&M does have some affordable pieces…[and] there’s K&G fashions by Grand Central that also has affordable business attire,” Campolieta said. Campolieta elaborated on business attire stating, “Most women have black pants…if you buy a blazer and pair it with simple black pants, you could easily…still be professional. Having a nice pair of dress shoes is [also] essential.” For men she advises, “All men should try and invest in a suit early on in their career; you’re going to need it for weddings [and], you’re going to need it for other occasions, so it’s good to have that… business casual for men would be dress slacks, dress shoes, a shirt and a tie.” Students who attend the interview workshop at Career Services will be at an advantage because they are given the “Interviewing Techniques Guidebook.” The guidebook, along with reviewing interviewing techniques, goes over appropriate dress and attire for interviews and internships. Campolieta stressed however, that students shouldn’t be afraid to find out what to wear directly from the source. “I don’t think it’s a dumb question, I feel sometimes students may think that it is, but…A great question to ask is, ‘Can you go into detail about the appropriate dress code?’ Because you might have noticed a few things when you’re on the interview, but maybe not enough to give you a true sense of what’s expected. So when in doubt, ask,” Campolieta said.
Women: Heel height should be between 1-2 inches. Do the fingertip test where you place your hands at your sides to make sure your skirt falls below your fingertips and is the appropriate length. A unique piece of jewelry can also be a great way to add your own personal touch to a professional outfit.
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ERICK MANCEBO Staff Writer
Men: Jerseys, hats and sneakers are not ideal for the workplace. Investing in key, basic pieces can help you avoid any fashion problems for a last minute interview.
all photos by Kim Bui | The Pace Press