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Volume 63 | Issue 21

INSIDE EBOARD 2012-2013 STAFF SENIOR OP-EDSSee who will be running the

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Thank you to our wonderful Staff Writers

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2012 Seniors say their good-byes

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Editorial Board 2012-2013

Editor-in-Chief | Nazary Nebeluk Biochemistry

Associate Editor | Fotini Sachpatzidis English Language & Literature

Managing Editor | Nicole Morales Marketing & Advertising

News Editor | Sarah Aires Communication Studies

Features Editor | Erick Mancebo English

Arts Editor | Olivia Beteta English

Creative Director | Damien Morgan Psychology

Distribution Manager | Kathryn Bosch Communication Studies

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Staff 2011-2012

Autumn Fox Sophomore | English

Anthony Mastroianni Junior | Modern Lan. & Culture

Shyam Nooredeen Sophomore | Business Mang.

Shannon McMahon Sophomore | Psychology

Julia Yeung Junior | Business Economics

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Senior Editorial Board

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Editor-in-Chief | Kim Bui Communication Studies

Associate Editor | Kaitlynn Blyth English Language & Literature

Creative Director | Hilda Adeniji Communication Studies

Managing Editor | Ivonna Thompson Philosophy & Religious Studies

Copy Editor | Kate Hamzik Communication Studies

Features Editor | Craig Held American Studies

Arts Editor | Stephanie Hansen Communication Studies

Business Manager | Leucepe Martinez International Management

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Where do I even begin? I fell under the wing of so many great now Alumni my freshman year as they welcomed me into The Pace Press. I wasn’t sure if I wanted to be a journalist or work on a newspaper, but I knew that I liked to write. Fast-forward 3 years and 3 editorial positions later and it has become my life. Every year has been a challenge and a learning opportunity. I’ve gotten to do things that people cannot even imagine, a majority of those things done before I was even able to legally buy alcohol. Attending award shows, concerts and interviews with some of the most interesting people in pop culture. Some of my favorite moments of my entire college career are because of The Pace Press.

And I can’t imagine being at, graduating and leaving Pace without all of the people I’ve come to meet and call life-long friends and mentors. The kids of The Pace Press I will never, ever forget. When again in our life will we be able to say that we completely ran a publication? Week by week. Production weekends. Can we move it a little the left? Now the right. Like…two centimeters…Up…No, down. No, wait. STOP. Can I just….(grabs mouse). Monday meetings. Thursday night meetings. Sending the issue. .pdf, .pdf, .pdf. WHO MOVED THE SERVER?! Sighs all around. But as much as anyone can complain or remember the frustrating bits, there are a hundred times more great, wonderful and amazing memories with everyone here. From the people before us to us leaving what feels like our first-born child in the hands of next year’s staff,

the newspaper changed my life. And to next year’s staff, I can’t wait to see what you guys wow us with.

I will never forget 41 Park Row, room 902. It will forever be my glass case of emotion and the place at Pace I remember most. The friends I have made here made me who I am today. I found people who loved writing as much as I did. Individuals who spoke in fonts and colors. People who understood what I meant when I’d say something foolish and then shout “STET!” People who cared as much as I did about how a photograph was aligned or cropped.

Hilda and Kaitlynn became my dynamic design duo. Kate and Ivonna became my go-to, walking style guides. Fotini, Craig and Stephanie were the three musketeers who made us laugh when we were being a bit too intense. And Leucepe will always be Resident-in-Chief.

And I wouldn’t be here today without the people before me: Lisa, Laura, Jackie, Carla and Lynn. These are the people I looked up to, and still do today. They welcomed me with open arms into a student organization that little did I know would become my life here at Pace. And Natalie, the best friend editor of my heart. The friends I made here will be friends for life. We entered as kids and leave as Editors of a newspaper. And now we’re entering the real world. As “adults.” EEP.

So to The Pace Press and Pace University: Thank you for everything. The laughs, the smiles, the tears, the lessons, the advice, the good times and the bad—It was quiet a time. And I wouldn’t trade it for anything.

KIM BUI Editor-in-Chief

HILDA ADENIJI Creative Director

Senior Op-Eds | We’ll Miss You!

After going back and forth, I decided not to end my senior op-ed on a negative note. After 4 years in this school I have realized that the misman-aged and unjust organizations, such as SDACA, will eventually come to light on their own. I have realized that despite it all, Pace is a great school and sometimes those things need to be pointed out.

As a commuter freshman year, I was initially disappointed at the “lack of community” on campus. It wasn’t until I finally moved into the dorms midway into my first semester that I realized the shift. I also realized that as a commuter I never sought the community I wanted at Pace. I probably thought it would come find me half asleep in the Student Union between classes. My time in Maria’s Tower gave me memories that will never be forgotten and friends that will always understand me. I will also love my girls of floor 11: Ally, Katie, Kaitlynn, Eleni, Chelsea, Cindy, Jenna, India, and Ivonna (honorary). Despite our different paths, we still will have this connection.

Looking back sophomore year, I can see my development as a student leader. It was sophomore year that plans for POP TV started to materialize. And although the progress of this channel isn’t where we first imagined, I’m so proud to leave something so important in the hands of such capable young women. Amanda, Amber, Brittany, Sam, and Rachel we have so much faith in you in continuing what will become a legacy.

It was also sophomore year that I became interested in the newspaper. This was a decision that I’m sure shaped the rest of my college experience and my future career. Collectively I have learned from The Pace Press and my peers on the newspaper more than any academic curriculum these past four years. The Pace Press also gave me opportunities that most students could not even think of. From conference trips in LA to press opportunities at festivals and Comic-Con.

Over the year I’ve watched The Pace Press develop and grow but con-tent-wise and stylistically. I am proud to be part of this development specifi-cally in the visual elements.

To next year’s e-board, my advice to you is to just do your best and try not to get too wrapped up in things because someone will always have a problem with what you’re doing but that is also the main way you know they are paying attention.

As a senior, the only slight regret I have is not getting involved in P.A.C.E. Board earlier. P.A.C.E. Board has given me key event planning skills that I will need in my career path. I never would have imagined that a student organization with only about 5 students could accomplish so much. There isn’t any internship that lets you learn about the entertainment and event planning industry as well as P.A.C.E Board. From artist management, to contract negotiations, to budget balancing to promotion; we did it all every semester. I just hope the school gives this great legacy organization more support so that it can continue to grow and more students can benefit.

Migrating back to the subject of The Pace Press, you guys have become like family. So many funny times in and out of the office. I have no doubt in all of your future success. We all just have to remember that graduation is just the beginning. And as cliché as it sounds, we all know it’s the truth. I’ll always be here for you guys and I know I can expect the same from you.

XOXO Ms. Riot! Theta Phi Phi Class of 2012

If you’ve met me, it’s easy to see that I speak my mind, respectfully, but fully. As a student, student leader, young professional, and dedicated member of this University, I promise that this senior editorial will do just that.

The Press Pace didn’t introduce me to journalism, nor did it open my eyes to a career path. It allowed me to put my skills to use while earning some tuition remission and helped me foster pre-existing friendships, while creating some new ones along the way.

In April 2008, my senior year of high school, I took a campus tour of the University and decided it was the right college for me because of its Career Services program. When

leaving, I grabbed a copy of The Pace Press. After spending my entire senior year in an early college program focused on journalism, interning and going to school at the state’s second largest newspaper, I knew that The Pace Press (at the time) was a bad newspaper in every respect. I didn’t want to waste my time.

I was never a staff writer, I was never a section editor. At the beginning of sophomore year, I was approached by the former Editor-in-Chief and Associate Editor to fill a vacant position as Production Manager. I was a little apprehensive taking the position considering the quality of the paper, but looked at it as an opportunity to hang out with

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some of my friends who were already busy with the paper and a way to pay for school. I went from contributor to the third highest position of the newspaper overnight - pretty awesome, right?

When accepting the position, I honestly believed The Pace Press was somehow fate and that this was meant to be a part of my college journey. Because of that, I made a promise that I would try to help turn the newspaper around and make it something members of the University would actually pick up and read instead of laugh at.

This came with time, teaming with other editors who had seen the same problem and from intently listening to the student body and administration’s opinions regarding the paper. Once we made changes with our content and layout, we also saw changes in how we were viewed by the University as a whole. We had a good feeling we were doing something right.

I finally realized this when attending the Associated Collegiate Press’ annual conference in Mar. 2011. Like the other college newspapers attending, we placed giant stacks of issues from the school year for people to take on a table. When we heard people saying, “Have you seen The Pace Press?!” with excitement, it confirmed our efforts were worth doing. People from outside the University were acknowledging our newspaper as something worth picking up and reading. We knew we got it right.

This feat wasn’t easy. It involved convincing other editors that we had to

switch up our ways, trying to ignore a tyrant former editor who attempted to get in our way, dealing with the mess that Student Activities (SDACA) is, and much more.

At the end of the day, The Pace Press taught me how to deal with lack of leadership and too much “leadership”; how to laugh at those whose egos are bigger than some other parts of their bodies; that SDACA really needs an overhaul by Matt Bonilla, department overhaul extraordinaire; how to handle many crazy people; and most of all, that my strengths are really my strengths.

It has also taught me that the support of your fellow editors / friends is essential to producing a great produce each week, that there’s a lot people in this University who are willing to help you get a story or provide another perspective if you just ask, and that sometimes you just have to deal with jerks who come across your path in a professional manner. I knew I’ve done my positions as Production Manager, Managing Editor, and Associate Editor right.

This past year on the newspaper’s executive board has been the most productive, the less stressful, and best out of three years. I’ve made best friends and I’m sure I’ve made a few enemies, too. But hey, I wouldn’t change a thing considering the quality of the newspaper now and how happy I am in both a professional and personal sense.

This year’s executive board got it right, and I have faith that next year’s executive board of The Pace Press will get it right, too.

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This year, the Arts section of The Pace Press not only focused on art around NYC, but also art at the university. Pace, in my opinion (hence this op Ed) has a severely underrated arts program. As the Arts Editor, I tried my hardest, and hopefully succeeded, to open up students eyes to the amazing opportunities for artists at the University. Most students don’t realize that the art teachers here are real artists. They have gallery shows in Chelsea and studios in Bushwick. Last semester, my sculpting teacher, Johnathan Brand, had a show

featuring a life sized car he had made out of paper based on his old mustang. This semester I had painting 2 with Barbara Friedman and went to her show in Chelsea. Seeing her oil on paper works made me so proud, honored and humbled that she was teaching me how to paint. Throughout the years, I have also had the privilege of being taught by Jane Dickson, who has done subway mosaics, Louis Cameron, whose work is in The Studio Museum in Harlem, and many others, to many to list! The University is known as a business school, but the art department has amazing resources that successfully foster future artists.

I hate writing about myself. My goal in life is to write about Britney Spears’ next meltdown or Kanye and Kim’s potential wedding. I spent days agonizing over what I’d write for this and it went back and forth from a scathing indictment of the University’s flaws to a sob story about me transferring from a subpar school in Pennsylvania to reinvent myself a la Madonna.

I’m still not sure how to summarize my time here. I went from being an absolute outsider as a transfer student to the Features Editor of The Pace Press. It was no easy feat but there are a few people that deserve recognition for helping me along the way.

First and foremost, I have to thank my first English professor at the University,

Professor Etta Roth. Writing, in all forms, terrified me when I came to this school but Professor Roth saw something in me that I wasn’t able to see myself. I also need to thank Dr. Tom Henthorne who has acted as an adviser and mentor during my time here.

Most of all, I have to thank the friends that I have on the newspaper with me. I didn’t have a circle of friends at this school until very recently and they welcomed me as one of their own. Over the course of the last year, my colleagues on The Pace Press have turned into my best friends. There were plenty of times in the past year that I thought about taking a bat to our iMac to halt production but in the end, I wouldn’t trade these experiences for anything.

And now our time comes to an end here at Pace. Is it terrifying? Absolutely. But, with Britney Spears by my side, I know I can accomplish anything.

STEPHANIE HANSEN Arts Editor

CRAIG HELD Features Editor

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Where have the past four years gone? That is the question I keep asking myself as graduation gets closer and my time here at the University and The Pace Press comes to an end. It only seems like yesterday that I was attending my first Pace Press staff meeting and taking my first story to write. I remember thinking at the time that my writing was never going to be good enough and that my story would never get printed. I think I have come a long way from that first meeting.

As a freshman writing for The Pace Press, I never thought I would be where I am today when it comes to this newspaper. So with that, first I need to thank Lisa Marie Basile and Laura Delarato. Even though in the beginning I lacked confidence when it came to my writing, I remember them both telling me that I was a good it, which gave me the confidence to keep on writing. Having two senior editorial board members telling me, a freshman, that I was a good writer, meant the world to me. I remember thinking to myself that I could not wait to one day be as a good as them when it came to the quality of work that they contributed to the newspaper each and every week.

I also need to thank Carla Aponte because when I first started writing for the newspaper I only wrote for her section, the features section. At the first meeting when I took a story from her section, I had no idea where to even begin. I remember her coming up to me and handing me a paper that had tips on how to write a feature story and telling me if I needed any help just to ask her. She was always willing to help me, whether it was finding me information for my story that she would send to me or giving me suggestions on who I should get quotes from. It was things like that really showed me that the editorial board really wanted everyone who came to the staff meetings to be a great writer and succeed.

Another person that I need to thank is Mark McSherry who was The Pace Press’s faculty advisor my freshman through junior year. Although I learned a lot about

journalism by taking the two courses that he taught at the University, he always stressed the fact that if students were serious about journalism that they should join The Pace Press because that is where they would learn the skills that were needed to make it in a career in journalism. Although I am still figuring out what I want to do as a career, I can say that I learned many skills by working on this newspaper that I never would have gotten by sitting in a classroom. Working on this newspaper gave me hands on experience that you don’t get in the classroom. That is just one of the many lessons that I learned from McSherry: in order to get a job in journalism you need to have both editorial and design skills, which is exactly what this newspaper gave me. Although there were times that he was tough on us, I know it was because he truly cared not only about the newspaper but about us as student journalists because he didn’t want us getting sued. I am forever grateful for the things that he has taught me about journalism.

One of the reasons that I choose to attend school in NYC was because of the opportunities that I would only get by going to school in the city. I have covered stories for The Pace Press that if I attended college anywhere else, it would not have been possible such as tapings of “Inside the Actors Studio” and the death of Osama bin Laden at the World Trade Center site. I have to say though, when it comes to my favorite story that I covered, it could have only happened in NYC: the 2009 New York Yankees ticker tape parade in Lower Manhattan.

My journey on this newspaper began just like everyone else. The first semester of my freshman year I began as a contributor and then worked my way up to staff writer. My journey onto the editorial board though was a little different than most. Towards the end my first semester, I was asked by Lisa if I would be interested in interning for a position on the newspaper, specifically news, which up to that point I had only written for a couple of times as I had primarily just written for the features section. Next thing I know, fellow staff

writer Renee Petersen and I were the new co-news editors of The Pace Press since the current news editor was graduating early in December.

I remember being excited that I was a freshman and already on the editorial board of the newspaper, but of course scared at the same time knowing that it was a huge responsibility that I had taken on. I was so happy that Renee and I got the chance to be co-editors since we were both freshman and still new to the newspaper. Even though we had only previously spoken at staff meetings and did not really know each other, we just instantly clicked once we started working together. It was actually kind of weird how well we worked together. When one of us was lacking in ideas, the other would have plenty and we always agreed on everything which made working with her very easy. I also have to thank Renee because it wasn’t for her, I don’t know how I would have survived that first semester of being a section editor. When Renee decided to transfer to the New School, it was all up to me my sophomore year to lead the news section.

After being news editor for a year and half, for my junior year I decided to switch positions and become copy editor, a position I would have for the next two years. Being copy editor brought about new challenges as now I was in charge of making sure that every story looked perfect, grammar and style wise, before it was put in to the layout of the newspaper. As part of my job, I also had to fact check many things for stories and let me tell you, I learned a lot of weird and interesting things that I probably would have not known otherwise.

To the new editorial board, I want to wish you all the best of luck because you have a high standard to maintain when it comes to this newspaper. The newspaper has changed so much since my freshman year, both design and editorial wise, and I have to say that it has never looked and read as good as it does now. There are going to be times when you question yourself as to why you joined this crazy newspaper, but just remember the goal: to get the newspaper on the stands for people

to read and enjoy. I know if all of you work together and stay focused; the quality of this newspaper will be what it is supposed to. But most importantly, enjoy your time working on this newspaper and with each other because before you know it, you will be the ones graduating.

Although I am very excited to graduate and no longer call myself a student, I am sad that my time here The Pace Press is over. I don’t want to sound cheesy, but I know the friends that I made while working on this newspaper I will be friends with for the rest of my life. I get sad when I think about the fact that I no longer get to work with my friends, which was one of the best things about working on this newspaper. Although there were times that I was stressed to the max and didn’t want to spend my weekends in The Pace Press office, I wouldn’t trade my experience I had on this newspaper for anything. Although come this fall it is going to be a little weird to have nothing to do on the weekends because I won’t be working on the newspaper, I am excited that I get to watch football on Sundays after not being able to for the past couple of years.

As I wrap this thing up, I just want to thank those specifically that I have worked with the past three years on this newspaper: Ivonna, Kaitlynn, Hilda, Kim and Leucepe. Without all of you I don’t know how I would have survived not only working on this newspaper but college in general. Whether it was in The Pace Press office, on one of our trips to the West Coast for the annual ACP Conference or wherever, I always looked forward to being around all of you because I know that I would have a good time and have a smile on my face. We have been through a lot together while working on this newspaper, but in the end I am so proud of everything that we have accomplished along the way. I’m going to miss all the crazy fun times we had in the office together.

As I try to figure out the next chapter of my life, I will never forget my time spent in Room 902 and all the opportunities that it has provided me and all the friends that I have met along the way.

KATE HAMZIK Copy Editor

The past four years have made me believe that life has an interesting way of creating situations in which I would have never thought I would experience. For me, it is safe to say that Pace was definitely an aid in creating many of those unexpected situations. Some of them were way over my head in both good and bad ways, but in the long run I was challenged and succeeded. I will admit that I am sad that my time at Pace as an undergrad is coming to an end, however I’m excited to start the next chapter of my life.

I have noticed that Pace has come along way since I first started going to school here. One of my parting statements to the University at large is: Keep up the momentum. Not only has Pace made many strides within the past four years, it has a great future ahead itself to make many accomplishments. As a soon to be alumna, I hope Pace continues to advance as an institution ranging from academia, to its honor societies and to its student organizations.

As a departing undergrad, the one piece of advice that I valued the most and want to share with incoming and current

students is to be proactive. I received the same exact advice from students, alumni, faculty and the Administration and it was one of the most motivational phrases that I used throughout my college career.

If you’re a student and see something that needs to be changed, start talking about it. Don’t be afraid to gather up some friends and work towards greatness like the University motto states. You have absolutely nothing to lose and it is true you do have the world ahead of you along with many opportunities that can be achieved. There are many wonderful things that can happen and they will even surprise you and others when you do them. Don’t be afraid to take a risk, and if you do fail see what didn’t work and try again. If you’re unhappy with something at the University talk to faculty and members of the Administration and voice your opinion. The power of the students is much stronger than a lot of people think. You should definitely exercise that power respectfully and accurately to express your thoughts if you want to see the changes enacted.

I do have a few thank you statements to give since many people had a large effect on the success of my college career.

First off, I’d like to thank the Philosophy & Religious Department. I’m really happy with my decision of becoming a Philosophy & Religious major. I can honestly say that it was the best decision I made during my undergraduate career. Not only did grow as a student, but I also became part of a family of welcoming students, staff, alumni and faculty. It was both an honor and a privilege to learn and create bonds with everyone in the department.

To The Pace Press, thank you for all of the fun and crazy times. Especially to my fellow TPP graduating seniors we have finally made it after one wild roller coaster ride, which I think is one of the best ways to describe our time together. Throughout the ups and downs it has been a pleasure to work with all of you during the staff meetings, production weekends and ACP conferences. I will miss tweeting about how “I want my Sundays back” along with waking up confused to Twitter reply chains, and the Mean Girls references that we will continue to make even after we graduate. For all of the fabulous interns you helped make senior year fun and enjoyable. Not only was it great to train you, I learned a lot from all of you as well.

To POP TV, I am more than happy to say we have come so far. Even with all of the setbacks and obstacles, we made sure that we’ve shown how much a television station is essential for a college campus. Thank you to my fellow e-board ladies, we still made everything work along with our crazy schedules. It was wonderful to create some of the best events with you. I can also say with the utmost confidence that we chose a great new e-board that will carry on what we started. I’d like to thank our new incoming e-board for continuing on our legacy. I know you ladies will take POP TV to the next level and will make Channel 36 the best that it can be. Thank you so much for all of your help this past year.

Overall, Pace has grown and I have grown with Pace. I am ready for May 16, day of the NYC Campus undergraduate graduation and am happy that it’s at Radio City Music Hall. I’m also glad to have served the University community as a student, a leader, a hiring committee representative, a volunteer and lastly being The Pace Press editor that the Administration warned you about.

IVONNA THOMPSON Managing Editor

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