This year is the 50th anniversary of the Newspaper Club at Pace Academy, a milestone celebrating half a century of student journalism and creativity. Since its creation in 1974, the club has been a cornerstone of Pace, providing a platform for students to voice their opinions, help other students live healthy lifestyles, analyze the current affairs of the world, report on school events and develop their writing and editorial skills. As we commemorate this golden 50th anniversary, we reflect on the rich legacy of the Newspaper Club and look forward to continuing its tradition of impactful storytelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1995: New Technology in Computer Lab<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In 1995, the Pace computer lab underwent massive changes. These changes include connecting the computers to the internet, providing pace students with their own email account and a CD-Rom server. While technology and computers have come a long way, you can always count on the Knightly News to keep you up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2000: Homecoming goes Hawaiian<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n In 2000, the Pace Student Body Vice President decided to make the Homecoming theme Hawaiian luau. This decision was met with support and criticism from the student body. However, it ultimately proved to be a success as the student council added a Mardi Gras theme to the Valentines dance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n 2001:\u201cDo Political Agendas Have a Place at Pace Assemblies\u201d:<\/strong> This article included a heated discussion from 2001 on the controversy of teachers pushing their own political agendas onto the students of Pace Academy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2004:\u201cBlondes Have More fun: Is It Myth or Actually true?\u201d<\/strong> This April Fools opinion based article from 2004 determined through intense experimentation and analysis whether blondes actually have more fun? They determined that the answer to this question is yes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2006: \u201cBraves attempt to achieve 15th straight division title:\u201d <\/strong>This article from 2006 highlighted the peak of sports excellence from the Atlanta braves. What they couldn\u2019t have known is that the Braves would continue to lose the division title to the New York Mets, officially putting an end to the golden age of a dynasty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2006: Atlanta Aquarium set to Open: Will be World\u2019s Largest<\/strong>: While describing the size of the new Aquarium, this article also mentioned the long process that it took for the aquarium to open. As much of the Pace Upper School student body was born after the opening of the aquarium, the history behind it is completely known. A $200 million dollar donation by Bernie Marcus kickstarted the designing and building of the aquarium. During that same year, the World of Coca-Cola was also constructed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2006: The New iPod Nano: Too Small?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 2007, the year many of the seniors and juniors were born, featured interesting changes in technology. Apple released the iPod Nano which measures at an impressive 1.07 x 1.62 x 0.41 inches. The article expresses concern over sitting on and breaking the iPad Nano as it is as wide as a pencil. The color screen was a big innovation from the past, yet the article states that the $249 price doesn\u2019t make the iPod Nano a good purchase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2020: \u201cCovid-19:\u201d Using a Myth vs. Fact:<\/strong> The writing style of this 2020 article explored some of the true as well as some of the outrageous information circulating about Covid-19. For example, they determined that covid \u201ccannot be spread through mosquito bites, mobile networks (wifi), or radio waves,\u201d contrary to the beliefs of many.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This year is the 50th anniversary of the Newspaper Club at Pace Academy, a milestone celebrating half a century of student journalism and creativity. 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