As an avid enjoyer of Thanksgiving food, I was overjoyed at the prospect of Pacegiving. A night celebrating the honors community and food- what a beautiful thing. Setting up for the event was fun in its own right. I was particularly enamored by this one owl decoration. From set up to the meal itself, the… Read More “Good Time with Good Friends”: How Pacegiving Brings Honors Together
On November 11th, 2024, I embarked on a journey on the Brooklyn-bound 4 train to the Barclays Center, and experienced one of the best shows I’ve ever seen. I like to think I come from a completely objective perspective, as this was my first ever concert experience—and it did not disappoint. Don Toliver, though seemingly… Read More Don Toliver: His First Appearance at Barclays Center
A bit of advice: if it’s your first time hiking, don’t go alone. I’m sure there are quite a few people in my life who could’ve been convinced to drag themselves up a mountain with me. But that’s besides the point. Think for just a moment about how much easier it is to plan and… Read More Cave
Grab your pots, pans, and baking sheets: here’s a guide to throw the perfect Friendsgiving at Pace! This time of year is usually spent with family and maybe some close friends, but for many, we’re away from home and spending the holiday in the city. How can we make the most of our break? Maybe… Read More How to Throw a Successful Friendsgiving in NYC
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
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
With the weather getting colder, the trees changing colors, and the holidays around the corner, what’s not to love about fall? The beautiful array of oranges, greens, and browns outdoors mark the end of summer but the beginning of the best time of the year, in my humble opinion. Even though running outdoors in the… Read More Running Outside Manhattan: Prospect Park!
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
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
It’s the holiday season, which means draining bank accounts on gifts for guilt-tripping baby cousins and family members you see once a year. It also starts the family traditions; mine being fruit loop garlands, streaming the Mickey Mouse Christmas collection, and skipping school to ice skate on top of the local whole foods (yes, that’s… Read More Away from Home for the Holidays