“I Want the People Helped”: How Michael Peters is Reviving the VITA Program at Pace

Honors first-year Michael Peters has committed himself to reinstating Pace University’s Voluntary Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program in an effort to serve the student and low-income population on and around campus. VITA is an IRS-sponsored service that certifies its volunteers in preparing and filing tax forms using a specialized software that simplifies and expedites the… Read More “I Want the People Helped”: How Michael Peters is Reviving the VITA Program at Pace

Bill’s Guide to Honors Registration: Prereqs, CPOS, What To Do When It Goes Wrong, and More 

Registration season is upon us, and with it comes old and new frustrations.  Building an enjoyable schedule that keeps you on track for graduation has always been a challenge; but this year CPOS complicates things. CPOS is a newly-enforced federal law that requires students to have at least 12 credits per semester counting toward their… Read More Bill’s Guide to Honors Registration: Prereqs, CPOS, What To Do When It Goes Wrong, and More 

New Life in New York: Freshmen Reflect on their First Semester in the City

Moving to a new city is simultaneously exciting and nerve-wracking. Will it be everything you hoped it would be? Will it change your life for the better? After spending almost a full semester living in New York City, many freshmen are beginning to find their own answers to these questions.  For some, the concrete jungle… Read More New Life in New York: Freshmen Reflect on their First Semester in the City

Our Halloweekends: A Recap of the Best and Worst Costumes

Happy, very much belated Halloween to all those who celebrate! My first time celebrating the holiday in NYC was anything but tricky. I was beyond excited to see what kind of Halloween spectacles I’d see across the city, and it did not disappoint. This year was full of treats: from two distinct “Halloweekends,” to traversing… Read More Our Halloweekends: A Recap of the Best and Worst Costumes

The People Yearn for Wacky Hijinks: A Look at the Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Contest   

Our modern lives are drenched in intensity. Sometimes it feels as if there isn’t a way to escape the darker realities. Of course, there is a time and a place for these discussions, but have we forgotten to hold time and place for good natured fun? The Timothée Chalamet lookalike contest that took place last… Read More The People Yearn for Wacky Hijinks: A Look at the Timothée Chalamet Lookalike Contest   

How Honors is Giving Back This Winter with Jumpstart

If you’re looking for a way to give back to your community this winter season, look no further than the Honors Winterpalooza Donation Drive. This newly-annual tradition—hosted this year on December 6, from 2-5 pm in Lecture Hall North—brings lots of holiday cheer for all through a spread of numerous winter-themed activities. This year, the… Read More How Honors is Giving Back This Winter with Jumpstart

Reflecting on My Pace Path: Exploring Pleasantville at Homecoming

As a senior at Pace University, you would think I’ve sufficiently explored the Pace University campus by now—but you’d be wrong! Up until this past weekend, I had never even had TIME to step foot onto the Pleasantville campus. On the NYC campus, I’m graduating in 3 years, having spent one of those semesters abroad.… Read More Reflecting on My Pace Path: Exploring Pleasantville at Homecoming