No day was more important than January 25, 1996, to 35-year-old Johnathan Larson. After years of hard work, Larson’s dream was about to come true: his new musical, Rent, was about to premiere at the New York Theatre Workshop. The artist notably struggled with a sense of wasting his life, and at many points, he… Read More Without You – The Real Tragedy of Rent
“Shocked,” “scared,” “emotional,” but “so excited!” were just a few things Mia Lastrella and Saloni Shah, the co-presidents of Pace Frequency, felt after winning the ICCA’s Northeastern Quarterfinals. On February 18, 2023, Frequency, a Pace University a cappella group, took home first place in the Northeastern Region competition. They are now preparing for the semi-finals,… Read More Frequency: ICCA Northeastern Region Winners
With two conference rooms and three group meeting spaces, comfortable couches, and an unlimited supply of hot drinks, it’s no secret why students love the Honors Lounge. It provides a much-needed retreat from the rush of university life. From Seidenberg to Dyson, Honors students at Pace have come together to express their appreciation for the… Read More A Love Letter to the Honors Lounge
This past week, I met with fellow Grishaverse fan and Pace Honors student, Jillian Igneri ‘26, to discuss Netflix’s Shadow and Bone in preparation for the release of its second season. The Netflix series is an adaptation of Leigh Bardugo’s magnificent books set in the Grishaverse, specifically the Shadow and Bone trilogy and the Six… Read More “Who doesn’t like goats?” A Conversation about Shadow and Bone in Preparation for the Upcoming Season
Pace’s newest building, 15 Beekman, is scheduled to open in the fall of 2023. The building will include several facilities, including two dining areas, a library, classroom spaces, and multipurpose learning spaces on its first 11 floors and suite-style dorms on the upper 14 floors for a total of 25 floors. According to Pace’s… Read More Onwards and Upwards! New Facilities Planned to Open at 15 Beekman in Fall 2023
This Tuesday, Honors had yet another successful movie night to celebrate Valentine’s Day! This time, the feature film was none other than the early-2000s classic, 13 Going on 30. The movie was accompanied by Valentine-themed snacks and treats, Rom-Com movie bingo, a banging playlist, and beautiful, festive decorations. The lounge was fully decked out, and… Read More Rom-Com Movie Night: Honors is Our Valentine!
Being a freshman in college, my life has been pure chaos. Between moving to a new city, making new friends, and experiencing new classes, I have been in a constant state of anxiety and excitement. I feel as though I am on the go nonstop and I have been pretty stressed out. An oasis of… Read More Everyone Needs to Chill: Recognizing and Managing Stress
Last week, Honors gave us an awesome opportunity to get to know people from our individual schools! As a member of Dyson Arts, and a chronically panicked person, it was so nice to talk to other Dyson members before registration. I’m a first-year English major, and during this event I got to talk to a… Read More Meeting Dyson!
Bill Offutt, an Honors College academic advisor, recently hosted an informational session on the upcoming Honors classes for next semester. At this event, the professors from each featured class introduced themselves, gave a brief description of their qualifications, and went over the basics of their course. They talked about how their class relates to different… Read More Get That Class! Honors Courses for Spring 2023
Living on campus has its perks, but let’s face it: the cafeteria food isn’t one of them. As convenient as it is to be able to grab something before class, the quality of the food is usually mediocre. I feel like I’m paying more than the food is worth. I don’t have a big budget… Read More Eating Good Food in a Small Space: How to Cook in a Dorm