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VOLUME LIII | ISSUE 9 MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019

Local Smoke Shops Fear Impact of Proposed Flavored E-Cigarette Ban

By MATTHEW FISCHETTI Contributing Writer

New York’s proposed ban on flavored e-cigarettes is meant to protect the large population of young people who vape, but it may be hurting small business owners in its attempt to do so, multiple vape shop employees and managers told WSN. “It’s absolutely going to cut down the business. We cannot pay our costs: rent, employee insurance, taxes. We cannot do that anymore. Maybe we’re go- ing to close,” said Aminan Sam, manager of the 165 Ninth Ave. smoke shop Smoking N Vaping. Sam joins other concerned vape and smoke store owners and employees in waiting for the New York State Appellate court’s ruling as the future of flavored e-cigarettes hangs in the balance. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s emergency 90-day ban of flavored e-cigarettes was sup- posed to go into effect earlier this month, but is currently be- ing fought by the trade group Vapor Technology Association that represents manufactur- ers, wholesalers, small business owners and entrepreneurs in the vaping industry. MATTHEW FISCHETTI | WSN Flavored e-cigarette products at Smoking N Vaping are being sold at a reduced price because if a planned statewide ban goes into effect, the products will be illegal. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2

International Students Face Increasing Difficulties Staying in the US, NYU Says in Letter to Congress By JULIA SANTIAGO take up to 90 days,” Shcherbakov said. “I’ve dent population in the U.S., with over and VICTOR PORCELLI been waiting for over a year now.” 17,000 students from other countries. New Staff Writer and News Editor International students like Scherbakov York state is second only to California in to- have faced demands for more evidence tal international students. As a result, New Gallatin senior Gleb Shcherbakov, who and increased delays when obtaining vi- York colleges are particularly concerned is originally from Russia, reapplied for his sas, leading NYU and 57 other New York about policies that have made it more dif- student visa last summer. When he submit- colleges to write a letter last week asking ficult for international students and staff ALAN TRAN AND JORENE HE | WSN ted the application, he was told that his visa state representatives to monitor and allevi- to continue their education and work in the NYU international students have been having trouble with visas would require more time to process. ate the situation. U.S., according to a press release. including delayed processing and losing job opportunities be- “They say administrative processing can NYU has the highest international stu- CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 cause of difficulties getting sponsorships. NYU wrote a letter to New York Congress representatives on this issue. 2 Washington Square News MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019

[email protected] NEWS Edited by VICTOR PORCELLI Local Smoke Shops Fear Impact of Proposed Flavored E-Cigarette Ban

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 and 1,479 documented lung injuries recently Juul and vape and are going to pay the price Sam says that up to 40% of Smoking N linked to vaping. no matter what.” Vaping’s inventory, and up to 80% at other “Given the diversity of products reported Asad said nicotine’s addictive quality and stores, could be illegal under the new law. Cur- and frequency of patients using both THC- the motivation of former smokers to not go rently, Sam said the store is selling all sizes of and nicotine-containing e-cigarette products, back to cigarettes will create a high demand for e-liquid bottles at $10 to recoup his costs and additional methods such as product testing the banned products. Asad said if states want try to break even. and traceback could help identify the specif- to cut down on underage use that they should Malik Asad quit smoking cigarettes by ic cause of this outbreak,” an Oct. 4 report provide retail stores with some kind of ma- switching to the electronic alternative. The from the CDC reads. chinery to verify if someone is under 21, like an co-owner of a CBD and smoke store that The report found that 87% of the 86 pa- ID card scanner. opened on Macdougal Street in early Septem- tients interviewed reported illicit THC use. Sam says Smoking N Vaping already has ber, Asad said Cuomo’s targeting of flavored Still, it recommends people stay away from va- measures against underage use, and that a city e-cigarettes is misplaced. ping products in general as the epidemic is be- inspector comes every two months, some- “[The real problem] is young teenagers, ing investigated. THC carts were the subject of times every month, to ensure that is the case. middle schoolers, people under 21 — they’re a September New York State Department of “Either they’re going to regulate it, sell it all vaping cannabis oil,” Asad said. “Vaping Health investigation, which found black-mar- at a certain price like cigarettes, or if I have to cannabis oil has become a huge trend. And ket cartridges being cut with Vitamin E acetate. just take everything out,” Asad said, as he most of them aren’t getting it from a le- “If they make it illegal nationwide, and pointed to his showcases of vape liquid that git dispensary.” people aren’t able to get flavored stuff, I’m will become worthless if the courts rule in While New York and other states have sure they’ll be on the black-market,” Asad said. favor of the ban. tried to move forward with e-cigarette bans, “There will still be retail stores that sell it ille- MIN JI KIM | WSN Malid Asad is a smoke shop owner whose store is close to Washington Square Park. Email Matthew Fischetti the CDC has not given conclusive evidence gally to the loyal customers and on the down- Asad and several other employees and managers describe the tremendous impact the that they are the culprit behind the 33 deaths low. People are still going to get that urge to at [email protected]. flavored vape ban would have on their businesses.

International Students Face MoMA Must Divest from Increasing Difficulties Staying Private Prisons: NYU In The US, NYU Says in Professors, Others Say

By ROCIO FABBRO attention by donating to artistic and cultural institutions Letter to Congress Contributing Writer — was commonplace. Now, Mirzoeff said, more attention is being brought CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 studies in a timely manner and have ing in that, we’re very sorry.’” An open letter denouncing the Museum of Modern to where donors’ money is coming from. Fifty-seven of these colleges been forced to miss entire semesters. Zhao said she experienced similar Art’s connection to companies invested in the private “We are at a point now where we want to see our in- signed a letter to New York Con- The letter highlighted inter- situations with other companies, prison system and migrant detention was signed by over stitutions be consistent,” Mirzoeff said to WSN. “That gressmembers raising concerns national students’ and workers’ where the application and inter- 200 members of the art community — including 12 is to say that, not only front of house where we are look- over delays in processing visas and contributions to innovative re- view process went well until she NYU professors — two weeks before the museum will ing at something beautiful, inspiring and creative, but in a federal job-training program, search and the academic commu- mentioned her international status, open its $500 million refurbished galleries. how did that object get there? Under what circumstanc- in addition to increased requests nity in general. at which point communication MoMA has been criticized because CEO of Black- es? Who paid for it? How did it come to be where it is?” for evidence during the visa ap- “As someone who was educat- would be cut off. Rock, Inc. Larry Fink is on its board of trustees. Fink, On Friday, a coalition of activist groups including plication process. ed in three countries and pursued “Even if I do my job better and who is also an NYU Board of Trustees member, is CODEPINK, Sin Fronteras, New Sanctuary Coali- “The bottom line is that current my professional career in a fourth work harder and am more compe- a major investor in two private prison companies tion, Decolonize This Place, Movimiento Cosecha, policies have made it harder for for- — the U.S. — I can attest to how tent, [companies] have to pay mon- through BlackRock: GEO Group and CoreCivic. Close the Camps and others organized a protest at the eign students to study and work in important openness and mobility ey, they have to send in a lot of pa- The letter was written by New Sanctuary Coalition, doors of the MoMA. the U.S., resulting in many interna- are in developing students’ talents,” perwork,” Zhao said. “The way it’s an immigrant-rights advocacy group, and calls on Fink Protestors chanted “Larry Fink has got to go” tional students choosing to study NYU President Andrew Hamilton set up for them right now, a compa- and MoMA to divest from both companies and real- and “Fink divest.” in other countries,” the letter reads. said in the press release. ny would probably just rather hire locate funds towards local and global community-ori- “MoMA is actively complicit in what Larry Fink “Which not only weakens Amer- The letter also mentions that someone who is American.” ented programs. is doing because he’s on their board, he’s on their ica’s higher education system, but delays for Optional Practical Train- Companies aren’t the only ones “We denounce MoMA’s connections to mass incar- big decision-making body, he legitimizes them that our overall global competitiveness.” ing — a federal program connecting required to fill out a litany of paper- ceration, global dispossession and climate catastrophe,” way,” said 2019 CAS graduate Rose Asaf, who at- For Shcherbakov, this policy de- foreign students to job opportuni- work. Zhao said in previous years the the letter reads. “[We] demand that MoMA’s Board tended the protest. bate has manifested in his inability ties — have increased, making the application for OTP was two pages member Larry Fink, CEO of BlackRock, divest from Activists say that investments in private prisons are to study in the U.S. After reaching transition from student to worker long, but by the time she applied it prison companies, the war machine and the destruction inherently racist due to mass incarceration’s dispropor- out to NYU for help, he was re- more difficult. OPT gives students was seven. She said the application of the global environment.” tionate effect on minorities. ferred to a government liaison and 90 days to get a job before they have takes three months to process. In a statement from BlackRock, spokesperson Me- Similar movements have been successful. This past told he could send a request to Sen- to leave the country. “I think that just goes to show lissa Garville said most investments in the companies are summer, Warren Kanders resigned from the Whitney ator Kirsten Gillibrand to petition 2019 Steinhardt graduate Arielle that every year, it’s still an ongoing made through index funds, which invest in a set group Museum’s board of trustees after protests called for him the U.S. Embassy to receive his visa. Zhao applied to over 400 jobs be- thing where it’s getting harder and of companies based on their performance and are not to step down due to his involvement in the production He got the same response from the tween October 2018 and May 2019 harder and the government is just dictated by the funds’ owners. of tear gas used at the U.S.-Mexico border. senator as the liaison — that his visa while applying for OPT, hoping to putting up more and more barriers “The vast majority of our equity assets are held in in- At NYU, students protested the university’s food was undergoing processing that be sponsored. While many employ- for if you want to stay in the United dex funds — which are designed to track the investment service provider, Aramark, due to its own ties to private cannot be expedited. ers were interested in Zhao’s creden- States,” Zhao said. results of third-party indices, which our clients choose to prisons. Aramark lost its contract with the university last Shcherbakov also went to NYU’s tials, she cited multiple instances Zhao said she is disappoint- invest in.” Garville said. semester, although NYU’s current provider, Compass Immigration Defense Initiative, but where the tone changed after they ed that legal barriers stopped her However, it is not only BlackRock and Larry Fink Group, also has ties to private prisons. received no help. discovered her visa status. from getting a job. from which activists are calling on MoMA to divest. Mirzoeff said he supported students, such as mem- “It seemed as though they were In one instance, she had an in- “I decided to go to New York; I MoMA’s pension funds are managed by Fidelity Invest- bers of the Incarceration to Education Coalition, that getting bored with people inquiring terview with Discovery Channel thought it was very open and there ments, which is a large shareholder in private prisons. protested Aramark. about my case,” Shcherbakov said. after which the hiring manager was a lot of cultural diversity here,” “It’s not just about Larry Fink, it’s also about the “This all seems to us to be of apiece — these are not Before visas are finalized, they invited her to the office to see if Zhao said. “But at this point I feel institutional DNA of MoMA itself,” NYU Italian separate issues,” Mirzoeff said. “They run through the undergo another round of securi- she’d be interested in the work like there’s sort of this new policy Studies professor Ara Merjian, a signatory of the same individuals over and over again. We like to think of ty precautions and review during they were doing. [that] is forcing companies to inten- letter, told WSN. NYC as a liberal town. It ain’t. It’s run by 20 billionaires.” a period known as administrative “I emailed her and I was just like, tionally squeeze out all the actual Merjian said the timing of the letter was crucial. When it comes to MoMA, Mirzoeff doesn’t think processing, the step Shcherbakov is I should be up front with her and interesting perspectives and diversi- “It’s obviously a moment to call public attention, in their current practices are acceptable. stuck at. The duration of this peri- tell her about my visa status, because ty that it could be including.” the midst of this celebration of its reopening, to where “The Museum of Modern Art and other institu- od has dramatically increased from that’s what you should do,” Zhao the museum is putting some of its money and where it’s tions that want to represent what they think is the best 45 days to 180 in the past two years, said in a May interview. “So I told Additional reporting by Sakshi getting some of its money,” Merjian said. and the finest of human product can’t do that, in our according to the press release. her, ‘by the way, I’m international Venkatraman. NYU Professor of Media, Culture and Commu- view [...] if they’re doing it on the backs of human suffer- As a result of delays in process- and I would require H1V eventual- nication Nicholas Mirzoeff, another signatory, said for ing,” Mirzoeff said. ing visas, students like Scherbakov ly,’ [...] she got back to me and [said] Email Julia Santiago and Victor many years, the practice of “artwashing” — in which have been unable to complete their ‘I’m sorry but we’re not participat- Porcelli at [email protected]. those who acquire their money in unethical ways divert Email Rocio Fabbro at [email protected]. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019 Washington Square News | News 3

CRIME LOG Bernie Looks to Revitalize Campaign Two Students Fight, Break With Queens Rally Dishes in Weinstein By MATTHEW FISCHETTI We gonna elect somebody who understands of their lives.” Contributing Writer there are disparities within the disparity. And While Elizabeth Warren has been dubbed By CRIME BOT under investigation. if you are black, if you are brown, if you are as the “progressive with the plans” and one of Robot Reporter With AC/DC’s “Back in Black” blaring indigenous, if you are poor, this system is the farthest left-leaning candidates in the field, Larceny in the background, U.S. Sen. Bernie Sand- rigged, and it is rotten to the core. And we are some attendees and Sanders supporters said From Oct. 10 to 18, the NYU De- On Oct. 16 at 1:49 a.m., a student ers (I-Vermont) took the stage on Saturday gonna unrig it.” the two candidates are not as comparable as partment of Public Safety received one reported a missing jacket in Bobst Li- morning to convince a nation, and a crowd Between a recent heart attack, the Working they are made out to be. report of Criminal Mischief, five reports brary. Police notification was declined of over 25,000 at Queensbridge Park, that Families Party endorsing Senator Elizabeth Tisch sophomore and member of the of Drug Law Violations, six reports of and the case is open and under inves- he’s ready to win the 2020 Democratic Presi- Warren and getting eclipsed by Warren in the Young Democratic Socialists of America orga- harassment, three reports of harassment/ tigation. dential nominee. polls, the “Bernie’s Back” rally was an oppor- nizing committee Simon Cadel cited Sanders’s criminal mischief, 10 reports of larceny On Oct. 15 at 10:01 a.m., a student “We are going to win because the American tunity for Sanders to reset his campaign in an support for the complete erasure of student and six reports of Liquor Law Violations. reported a missing phone and keys people want fundamental changes in our na- attempt to gain momentum. debt and a universal job guarantee as two poli- in Bobst. Police notification was de- tional priorities,” Sanders said. “They are tired During the rally, Sanders brandished a cies he feels separates Sanders from the rest. Criminal Mischief clined and the case is open and under of the 1% getting richer while they are strug- new slate of endorsements that ranged from “Bernie is more focused on radically chang- On Oct. 11 at 2:30 p.m., a staff mem- investigation. gling to put food on the table — that’s why Oscar-winning director Michael Moore, to ing our political and economic system in a ber reported vandalism in Shimkin On Oct. 14 at 1:44 a.m., a student were going to win.” former Queens DA candidate Tiffany Cabán, structural way, while Warren is more focused Hall. The case is open and under inves- reported missing clothing from a Sanders spoke against the backdrop of the to leftist lightning rod and freshman Con- on reform, but not fundamentally altering the tigation. laundry room in University Residence Queensbridge Housing Development, the gressmember Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. His economic system,” Cadel said. Hall. Police notification was declined largest public operating housing project in the newfound endorsers didn’t just highlight his As a member of YDSA, Cadel has can- Drug Law Violation and the case is open and under inves- U.S. During his speech, he touched on many progressive policies but painted him as the only vassed around the NYU campus for Sanders On Oct. 16 at 8:05 p.m., Public Safe- tigation. cornerstone issues of his campaign: income in- candidate who has gone to bat for them. and other local New York City candidates. ty responded to an allegation of a drug On Oct. 12 at 2:30 p.m., a student equality, Medicare for All and the Green New “When I was a child that relied on [Chil- One of NYU for Sanders campus corps law violation and recovered a small reported a missing laundry basket in Deal; he also discussed issues most relevant to dren’s Health Insurance Program] so that I leaders, CAS senior Natalie Carranza, said she amount of marijuana in Lipton Resi- Brittany Hall. Police notification was New Yorkers, like homelessness. could see a doctor, Bernie Sanders fought for a was apolitical during the 2016 election but it dence Hall. The case was closed and declined and the case is open and un- Former Ohio State Senator and two time single-payer healthcare system,” Ocasio-Cortez was Sanders’s “courage, compassion, and ded- referred to the Office of Community der investigation. Sanders campaign surrogate Nina Turn- said. “When the federal government decided ication to people like me” that led her to sup- Standards. On Oct. 12 at 8:50 a.m., a student er poised the primary as an opportunity to discriminate and abandon my queer fami- port and organize for the campaign on campus. On Oct. 14 at 9:40 p.m., Public Safe- reported that an unidentified person to make history. ly and friends, Bernie Sanders was putting his “This rally proved that Bernie is back, he is ty reported to a drug law violation attempted to take something from “[It’s an opportunity to] elect the most pro- career on the line for us. When I was a waitress healthy and he is ready to continue the fight for allegation and confiscated a small her bag in Waverly Place. The case is gressive candidate in our lifetime,” Turner said. and it was time for me to graduate from college everyday Americans with every day,” she said. amount of marijuana in Founders Res- open and under investigation. “One who will not sell us out or sell us down with student debt, Bernie Sanders was one of idence Hall. The case was closed and On Oct. 10 at 4:41 p.m., a student Email Matthew Fischetti the road. One who doesn’t say one thing in the the only ones that said no person should be referred to the Office of Community reported a missing set of headphones at [email protected]. primary and do something else in the general. graduating with life-crushing debt at the start Standards. in Weinstein Hall. A police report was On Oct. 17 at 11:53 p.m., a student filed and the case is open and under reported that she was harassed in 19 investigation. University Place. Police notification On Oct. 13 at 4:57 a.m., an RA re- was declined and the case is open and ported witnessing underage alcohol Activists Call for More Action on under investigation. possession and a small amount of marijuana in Third Avenue North Resi- Harassment dence Hall. Public Safety was calle and Menstrual Health. Period. On Oct. 17 at 9:45 a.m., a student the case was closed and referred to reported being harassed in St. George the Office of Community Standards. Clark Hall. The case was closed and On Oct. 14 at 12:30 a.m., an RA re- By LISA COCHRAN that should be perfectly normal because it’s a “[Menstrual products are] arguably just referred to the Office of Community ported underage alcohol possession Deputy News Editor biological function, nothing to be ashamed of.” as important, if not more important, than Standards. in Third North. The case is open and Activists emphasized a need to address stig- toilet paper.” On Oct. 16 at 1:03 p.m., a student re- under investigation. Protestors parted a Red Sea of T-shirts and ma when discussing menstruation, an issue The issue of menstrual hygiene product ported being followed and shoved by On Oct. 13 at 10:10 p.m., an RA re- signs on Saturday, sporting the color for the first 2019 CAS graduate and founder of Catcalls accessibility is long-running at NYU. In 2016, an unidentified person at MacDougal ported underage alcohol possession New York National Period Day rally outside of NYC Sophie Sandberg works to eradicate NYU Student Senators Council passed a res- and West Third Streets. Police noti- in Third North. The case is open and City Hall meant to bring awareness to often-stig- through her chalk art. olution that proposed a budget to provide fication was declined and the case is under investigation. matized topics surrounding menstruation. Catcalls of NYC is an Instagram account and free menstrual products across campus. The open and under investigation. On Oct. 12 at 11:45 p.m., an RA re- Organized by PERIOD inc., a menstrual activist movement that draws attention to the is- resolution came after WSN published an op- On Oct. 13 at 6:38 p.m., a student ported underage alcohol possession equity advocacy group founded by two 16-year- sue of verbal harassment on the street. Members ed written by NYU Students for Sexual Re- reported being harassed by an un- in Third North. The case was closed olds, National Period Day aims to increase document real catcalls by writing them on city spect Co-founders Josy Jablons and Megan known male in Lipton Hall. An arrest and referred to the Office of Commu- accessibility to menstrual products and draw at- sidewalks in chalk. Sandberg did a series of men- Racklin and a petition circulated that had over was made and the case is open and nity Standards. tention to issues such as period poverty — when struation-related chalk drawings at the event. 3,000 signatures. under investigation. low-income individuals cannot afford menstru- She started this initiative four years ago as a The Student Health Center website lists 10 On Oct. 12 at 6:30 a.m., a student re- Liquor Law Violation al products — and gender equity. Rallies took first-year at NYU. The account has garnered restrooms and seven offices that supply free ported being harassed outside of 370 On Oct. 12 at 11:27 p.m., an RA re- place in every state across the U.S. on Saturday. nearly 200,000 followers since. menstrual products for students. Students are Jay St. A police report was filed and the ported underage alcohol possession “There still is this idea that a period product Sandberg said a lot of the issues mentioned instructed to take only what they need from case is open and under investigation. in Third North. The case was closed is a luxury item, which couldn’t be further from during the rally are parallel to those that arise restrooms, while at offices they can stock up on On Oct. 17 at 6:26 p.m., two stu- and referred to the Office of Commu- the truth,” New York National Period Day or- from harassment. supplies for long-term use. Some of the listed dents were involved in an altercation nity Standards. ganizer Heneen Attal told WSN. “For this rally, “The thing about sexual harassment and the bathrooms may be mislabeled, such as one on involving the breaking of several dish- On Oct. 13 at 12:23 a.m., an RA re- we’re raising awareness just so that we can con- thing about period poverty and stigma is that Kimmel’s seventh floor, which as of February es in Weinstein Residence Hall. Police ported underage alcohol possession tinue the movement to end menstrual poverty people don’t talk about them enough,” Sand- 2018 still charged 25 cents per product. notification was declined and the case in Third North. The case is open and and the tampon tax around the world.” berg told WSN. “I’m really passionate about Gallatin junior Rebecca Samet, who partici- is open and under investigation. under investigation. Thirty-four U.S. states still tax tampons, creating space for people to share stories publicly pated in New York National Period Day, agreed On Oct. 15 at 3:04 p.m., a student On Oct. 12 at 9:15 p.m., an RA re- not considering them a necessity worthy of tax on the sidewalks, and that works for catcalling that menstruation is a human issue and found reported being harassed at West ported underage alcohol possession exemption. New York is among the 16 that do but [it] also works for people talking about speakers’ anecdotes to be personally relatable. Third and Sullivan Streets. His phone in Rubin Residence Hall. The case was not, and a few weeks ago, it became the first their periods.” She recounted having to make makeshift pads was damaged. Police notification was closed and referred to the Office of state to require menstrual product companies New York City-based artist Ada Reso, who out of toilet paper when menstrual products declined and the case is open and un- Community Standards. to disclose the ingredients used in their products attended the rally, uses artwork to raise aware- were not freely available, an experience men- der investigation. On Oct. 12 at 12:15 a.m., an RA re- as they can contain toxic chemicals. ness for menstrual health by painting with her tioned during several speeches at the rally. ported underage alcohol possession Activists say New York still has much to own period blood. She added that she believes New York’s leg- Harassment / Criminal Mis- in Founders Hall. The case was closed improve on in terms of increasing menstrual “[My paintings are] dancing figures that I islation on period product accessibility needs chief and referred to the Office of Commu- product accessibility for marginalized commu- created in response to my cycles and trying to to be more strictly enforced, mentioning that On Oct. 18 at 8:33 a.m., a student nity Standards nities and providing more free hygiene prod- become better connected to my body as a sort of she still often has to leave university buildings reported a missing iphone in Brittany On Oct. 10 at 11:02 p.m., an RA re- ucts in schools. political and social resistance,” Reso told WSN. when she is on her period as most NYU fa- Residence Hall. Police notification was ported underage alcohol possession New York State Assemblymember Linda Reso said she came to the event because she cilities still charge for menstrual products in declined and the case is open and un- in Carlyle Court Residence Hall. The Rosenthal — who first introduced legislation felt that menstruation intersected with issues their bathrooms. der investigation. case was closed and referred to the to remove the tampon tax in 2015 — said that such as transphobia and misogyny in healthcare, “When I go to the Bobst Library at NYU On Oct. 16 at 4:02 p.m., a staff Office of Community Standards. she applauded participants for their willing- hoping to draw attention to the fact that men- there are still those 25 cent machines and it’s member reported a missing bike from On Oct. 11 at 1:30 a.m., an RA re- ness to talk about menstrual issues, citing the struation is an issue that does not just apply to completely unacceptable,” Samet said. “It’s one the bike racks outside of 721 Broad- ported underage alcohol possession pushback she faced when she first debated the cisgender women. thing to actually pass legislation and say ‘Yeah, way. The case is open and under in- in Lipton Hall. The case was closed bill on the floor. In an interview with WSN, PERIOD it’s here, we don’t have this tax anymore it’s vestigation. and referred to the Office of Commu- “When I introduced the bill to ax the tam- inc. Policy Coordinator Ameer Abdul amazing,’ but it’s another thing to make sure On Oct. 16 at 1:40 p.m., a staff nity Standards. pon tax in 2015, using words like ‘blood’ and echoed the sentiment that periods are not just it’s actually implemented in all these buildings.” member reported a larceny in 1 ‘gush,’ there was silence and there were snick- a women’s issue. MetroTech. Police notification was Email Crime Bot ers,” Rosenthal said in a speech. “If you say you “This is a human rights issue, something Email Lisa Cochran declined and the case is open and at [email protected]. bleed and you might need a menstrual product, we should be pushing forward,” Abdul said. at [email protected]. 4 Washington Square News MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019

[email protected] CULTURE Edited by CAROL LEE Trend Report: Fall Edition

By CAROL LEE Yeah, yeah, I said flare jeans were in Holmes’ iconic cashmere cardigan oversized blazer from your favorite of oversized, shapeless silhouettes. To Culture Editor just a couple of months ago, but catch and bra combo has inspired a full-on overpriced consignment store. Put board this trend train, simply take a up. Straight leg jeans are the NYU stu- revolution. If you take a gander down one on to dress up your favorite dress shirt several sizes too large and ‘Tis the season when one day you dent population’s latest denim darling. University Place, there’s no doubt that T-shirt and denim combo, or if you’re pair it with some handy dandy denim might sport a T-shirt with a pithy Lengthening and slimming with their you’ll see quite a few of these knitted especially courageous, button it up or some splendorous slacks. You can slogan like “I love cats,” and the next high waistlines and — you guessed it garments oh-so-effortlessly falling off and wear one as a dress. Like red tuck it in to accentuate your waist, you’re forced to dig out your warm — — stick-straight structure, they’re just shoulders, casually unbuttoned to re- lipstick, there’s a version for everyone. or you can tuck one side in for an ef- albeit a little basic — Canada Goose. about as flattering as pants get. veal the slightest hint of a lacy bralette. From classic plaid to edgy leather, just fortless “I got dressed in such a hurry Read on to find out what NYU stu- Conservative clothing turned sexy. take your pick. this morning but don’t I still look so dents are wearing in this time of tem- Cardigans chic?” look. If you really want to em- perature ambiguity. I’ll wear your grandma’s Oversized Blazers Oversized Button-Up Shirts brace that this shirt is not your size clothes. Business casual is the new That I-stole-this-from-my- and you don’t care, just let it all loose. Straight Leg Jeans Cardigans had already been creep- casual. boyfriend vibe. Yet another denim trend. ing into fall wardrobes, but Katie Enhance your ensemble with a new Students seem to be quite enamored Email Carol Lee at [email protected].

Whistle & Fizz: Combining Coffee Best Affordable Sit- and Carbonation Down Restaurants

By GABY BALDOVINO the sound of the nitrogen-infusion lever. weather, with its refreshing, fizzy texture Staff Writer These drinks are unexpectedly creamy and crisp taste of lavender, but without Near Campus despite the fact that they’re tea-based. the heavy aftertaste of corn syrup-based With a fast-moving revolving door of I especially liked the Red Berries drink, drinks like Coke or Pepsi. By MARVA SHI 3 Giovani ($16-19) fads rotating through Greenwich Village which comes with hibiscus notes and a Towards the end of my visit, I was Deputy Multimedia Editor 548 LaGuardia Place rental spaces, we no longer have the pow- berry puree at the bottom. able to taste some of the more traditional 3 Giovani is the cute little Ital- er to assume permanence or take any fact From the Fizz menu, I sampled four drinks on the menu, such as the Black When it comes to sit-down ian place of your dreams. As in of food for granted. For example, coffee is drinks: the Green Apple, Yuzu Mint Sesame Latte and my personal go-to, the restaurants in New York City, NYU white roses on every table, vintage not carbonated, right? Wrong. Lemonade, Grapefruit and Cold Brew Iced Oat Milk Latte ($5 each). The Black students can be plagued by a fear of picture frames decorating the walls Whistle & Fizz Coffee and Tea Bar, lo- Lemonade ($4.50 each for a size small). Sesame Latte tasted like liquified Chi- the bill. In an attempt to avoid the and great service. Not for the faint cated on the corner of Greene Street and All of the drinks on this menu are carbon- nese sesame balls, which worked for me big ticket restaurants, a coffee shop of heart or lactose intolerant, their Waverly Place, is reinventing traditional ated and sparkly, hence the name Fizz. but may be on the sweeter side for some. might seem like the spot for a casu- mushroom ravioli is a delicious and coffee shop menu, and NYU students Although I didn’t expect to like it, I personally liked how bold the roast was al date or a catch up with friends. creamy must-try dish. On the lunch have front row seats. the Cold Brew Lemonade had a slightly in the iced latte. It was a little on the bitter However, this comes with the in- menu, meal prices range from $12- NYU alumni Jamie Wong, Kevin caramelized flavor that made it very pleas- side, but after adding some simple syrup, evitable struggle of prowling for a 16 plus tax, and dinner is $3-4 more. Kong and Ping Lu opened Whistle & ant, perfectly blending the seemingly it was perfect. table, hoping someone will finish Although this is a bit more expen- Fizz in May, right around the time last antithetical flavors. I later learned from Other classic drinks on Whistle & up so your party can sit down and sive than the other suggestions on spring semester’s finals rolled around. Wong that the lemonade brings out the Fizz’s menus include the Nutella Latte enjoy lackluster sandwiches. In ad- this list, the cost is definitely worth With coffee sourced from Greenwich subtle citrus and sweet flavors in coffee, and Matcha Latte ($5 each). Wong’s per- dition to a hefty price tag, you’d be it considering the standard price Village-favorite Stumptown and tea which then makes the end product light- sonal favorites are the Black Gold Whis- hard-pressed to find a restaurant of gourmet Italian food in the city from TeaSource, they set out to build a er than a traditional cold brew coffee tle with Brown Sugar and the Grapefruit without lines out the door (looking tends to be steep. non-traditional cafe. Whistle & Fizz of- or latte. Apparently, I’m not the only Fizz. Lu always goes for the Cold Brew at you, Saigon Shack) come meal fers drinks with not only unique flavors, NYU student pleasantly surprised by the Lemonade and Kong’s go-to is either the time. But have no fear — there are Pelicana Chicken ($12-14) but also unique textures. Everything Cold Brew Lemonade. Black Gold Latte or Matcha Latte. some sit-down restaurants with- 52 E. Eighth St. is made and pressurized with their in- “During finals week when we first In the future, the trio hopes to work out waits where you can eat on Pelicana is a Korean fried chicken house draft system. opened, we would have people come in on a baking program that stays on-brand your own dime. chain that recently opened a new lo- “[With] coffees and teas, not much and order two or three Lemonade Cold by incorporating different textures and cation next to Cantor Film Center. has changed over the last many, many Brews,” Wong said. different flavors, making the traditional Tortaria ($13-15; all prices The most affordable combo on the years. We wanted to do something differ- Inspired by the Fizz menu’s theme, coffee shop pastry more adventurous. include tip and tax) menu is the chicken for one, which ent,” Wong said to WSN. Whistle & Fizz recently created an off- Whistle & Fizz is perfect for when 94 University Place includes a large portion of boneless And that is certainly the vibe I got menu, NYU-inspired drink called the your daily routine of grabbing coffee This Mexican restaurant on Uni- chicken drizzled in a sauce of your when I sat down to sample a flight of Lavender Butterfly. Knowledge of this from the closest bodega gets old, and its versity Place serves up tortas for choice, a generous scoop of rice and tea-based drinks from their menu. Three drink is spread through word of mouth proximity to the heart of NYU’s campus days — order one of these sand- a side salad. Pelicana has another lo- of the drinks — the Nitro Mango, Black among NYU students. The Lavender is a convenience that can’t be overlooked. wiches, and you’ll definitely end up cation in Koreatown’s famous Food Gold and Red Berries ($4.50 each for Butterfly changes from purple to a light feeling full and satisfied. If tortas Gallery 32, but this one comes more a size small) — came from the Whistle fuschia after a special syrup is added. Email Gaby Baldovino aren’t your jam, Tortaria also of- highly recommended due to its menu, the name of which is derived from This fizzy beverage is perfect for warmer at [email protected]. fers other affordable and delicious proximity and cheaper prices. Mexican dishes. With its relaxed atmosphere, decorated interior and Hello Saigon ($11-13) casual food, this sit-down restau- 180 Bleecker St. rant is the perfect spot to spend an Located just two blocks away evening laughing with friends, even from Kimmel Center for University after the bill comes. Life, Hello Saigon never seems to be crowded. However, this is certainly Tipsy Shanghai ($13 lunch not indicative of its quality, as the special + tip and tax) food is on par with Saigon Shack 228 Thompson St. and PhoBar. Easy to get a table and Located conveniently next to enjoy cheap, delicious food, Hello GCASL, Tipsy Shanghai is a tra- Saigon will always have your back ditional Shanghainese restaurant when your friend’s schedule aligns that opened last year. The restau- with yours at the last minute. rant serves up tantalizing bowls of When you’re looking to enjoy a hot noodle soup, as well as dishes meal with friends, dining halls are like whole fresh fish and tasty veg- definitely not the most exciting etables, which are available to order destination, nor do you want to family-style. Their lunch special is risk eating a filth fly. With this list a must-try, as it includes a drink, of affordable sit-down restaurant xiaolongbao or dumplings and an suggestions, you’ll no longer have entrée for $12.95 on any weekday. to feel guilty after paying for dinner TALIA BARTON | WSN The Yangchow fried rice is offered instead of using a meal swipe. Whistle & Fizz, a coffee shop located on Greene Street, is branded as “the next generation of coffee and teas,” according to its every day of the week and is also a website. tasty, affordable dish. Email Marva Shi at [email protected]. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019 Washington Square News | Culture 5 6 Washington Square News MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019

[email protected] ARTS Edited by CLAIRE FISHMAN ‘The Lighthouse’ Merges Saltwater Horror With Experimentalism

By ETHAN ZACK for things to get trippy either, as Winslow’s somewhat harkens back to classic horror Music Editor sanity quickly starts to wane. The movie’s and suspense films, is downright spine-tin- frequent hallucinatory, dreamlike scenes gling and complements the eerie backdrop “The Lighthouse” could have been are thoroughly chilling and add a pro- of the film well. nothing more than a novelty. The stylish nounced sense of dread. These sequences So are there any problems with “The black and white veneer of the film that introduce several fantastical elements that Lighthouse” at all? Well, you might not harkens back to early cinema ensured a would ordinarily require a little more jus- understand it. Not in the snobby, abstract unique visual treat at the very least, but tification for existing in a non-supernatural cinema way either. You literally might not if it didn’t have meaningful substance to world, but their abstract nature offers a sort understand it. Both characters, Wake es- match, it risked being little more than an of out, allowing the film not to frame them pecially, speak in Northeastern American aesthetically enticing yet shallow piece. as definitive truths. Much of the story is sailor jargon true to the time period, paired Thankfully, Robert Eggers’s second direc- told from the perspective of Winslow, who, with classic nautical accents. It sounds torial outing runs as deep as the ocean blue with his increasing dependence on alcohol great and helps set the briney tone of the itself, offering a deliriously thrilling piece of and his own secrets to hide, hardly consti- film, but it can often be hard to discern psychological horror. tutes a reliable narrator. This ambiguity the actual dialogue of the characters. Even Somewhere, out on an island in the At- grants a delightful amount of room for when you can make out their words, their lantic Sea of the late 1800s, live two unhap- the viewer to speculate about which events frequent use of bizarre expressions may py lighthouse keepers. With nowhere to did and didn’t happen, allowing them to leave you feeling even more lost. This is go, no one to talk to besides each other and make up their own mind about the signifi- used for comedic effect — Dafoe’s char- nothing to do but work and get drunk, the cance of each scene. acter often erupts into nonsensical solilo- unlikely duo have little but the other’s be- But perhaps the biggest treat of the quies that last for minutes on end — but grudging companionship. With this basic movie is how lovingly it crafts its murky that doesn’t change the fact that it muddles plot frame, “The Lighthouse” defines itself atmosphere. The set design feels wonder- the narrative at times. You probably won’t a disturbing study of passive aggression, fully aged, evoking the weather-beaten, know exactly what’s happening at certain selfishness and how many put-downs one sand-bleached fixtures of old, rickety beach moments of the plot, which helps add to can tolerate before they snap. houses. You can practically smell the salty the movie’s disorienting nature, but also Robert Pattinson’s Ephraim Winslow sea air as it smothers the claustrophobic gets frustrating at points where you just and Willem Dafoe’s Thomas Wake serve as island and living quarters of the two main want to know what the hell is going on. perfect foils to one another, with Winslow characters. The sound design of creaky, di- Any minor nitpicks are easily forgiven as the meek, quietly resentful working man lapidated floors, waves lapping on craggy though, because “The Lighthouse” offers and Wake as the irritating, superstitious island shores and ever-watchful seabirds one of the most unique cinematic expe- (and surprisingly gassy) veteran. The main screeching in the distance set the mood riences coming out of the industry today. source of the levity in the narrative comes flawlessly. “The Lighthouse” drips with It’s bold, it’s experimental and, above all, from the two spending the entirety of the coastal horror stylings and effortlessly rec- it’s downright weird. Employing classic film attempting to figure each other out reates the mysterious atmosphere of classic cinematic design on top of the film being and their constantly changing dynamic, nautical folklore and ghost stories. a period piece almost lends it a sense of flipping from enemies to friends to ene- The technical design of the movie must fragility. It’s a new movie, but it also comes mies once again. At its core, “The Light- not be understated either. Returning to pre-aged, and it takes so many risks that any house” centers around this power strug- monochromatic visuals, mono-audio de- substantial missteps might have broken it gle. From their first few interactions, it’s sign and an aspect ratio that’s nearly square apart altogether. Fortunately, “The Light- already clear that these two characters are all make the movie feel genuinely ana- house” feels antique in all the right ways. barreling down a course bound for colli- logue, as though it were a classic film lost VIA FACEBOOK sion and the tension never lets up. to time that has finally been rediscovered Email Ethan Zack “The Lighthouse,” a thriller movie directed by Robert Eggers, released on Oct. 18. It doesn’t take long into the narrative for all to see. Its soundtrack, which also at [email protected].

‘Jojo Rabbit’: Not Your Typical Coming-of-Age Story

By KAYLEE DEFREITAS was going for, there are many more audience let their guard down right Deputy Arts Editor notable performances in the film. before a tragic or tense moment. It One such performance is that of then proceeds to shock them from Most children have an imaginary Archie Yates as Yorki, Jojo’s sec- laughter into immediate silence. friend growing up. For Jojo, that ond-best friend after Hitler. He is an Nevertheless, there are times imaginary friend just so happens to absolute scene-stealer and owns each where the film feels almost too fun- be Adolf Hitler. scene he is in through his humorous ny and whimsical for its own good. The film follows 10-year-old Jojo performance. Another noteworthy The film’s didactic elements ⁠— its (Roman Griffin Davis), a member performance is Thomasin McKenzie message about the susceptibility of of the Hitler Youth, and his com- as Elsa. She portrays pain and pow- youth to blind fanaticism and take- ing-of-age in Nazi Germany. He is a er with a lived-in feel and gives the down of Nazis and their sickening loyal member of the Nazi Party, but character a history beyond the text. beliefs ⁠— are front and center. Yet after he discovers his mother, Ros- “You’re not a Nazi, Jojo, you’re one can’t help but feel that, while ie (Scarlett Johansson), is hiding a a 10-year-old kid who likes dressing the jokes toe the line with their young Jewish girl, Elsa (Thomasin up in a funny uniform and wants to raunchiness, the director played it McKenzie), in their home, he begins be part of a club,” Elsa says. There safe. He avoids dealing too directly to grapple with the sinister beliefs lies the film’s main message: this na- with some of the horrors of the time that have been put into his mind by ive young boy has become so caught period and focuses more on how war the extremism around him. up in fanaticism and the desire to destroys the innocence and hope “Jojo Rabbit” is the newest film belong to something that he has of young people. by “Thor: Ragnarok” director Tai- become blinded by lies. Through- “Jojo Rabbit” is a new take on Nazi ka Waititi. He takes on the role of out the film, the audience sees satirization that many have done be- the imaginary Hitler in the movie, him come of age and take control fore in films like “The Producers” alongside writing and directing it. of his life as he challenges every- with a message that is pertinent for Davis’ performance as Jojo is thing he knows and starts to see the all generations. While the film is as nuanced and engaging. He has world more clearly. hilarious as it is heart-wrenching, superb comedic timing, but is Waititi does a nice job of balanc- it doesn’t quite go all the way with also able to break hearts in more ing the tone in the film. Since it is a the material. Ultimately, what could emotional scenes. satire, it has a mainly comedic tone have been a stand-out is just good. While Waititi’s over-the-top and throughout but is not without dra- buffoonish portrayal of Hitler ex- ma and tension. The film’s signa- Email Kaylee DeFreitas VIA FOX SEARCHLIGHT PICTURES emplifies the satirical element he ture move seems to be making the at [email protected]. “Jojo Rabbit” is a satire movie about Nazi Germany now playing in limited release. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019 Washington Square News | Arts 7

Foy Vance Makes Tour Stop at Skirball

By DESTINE MANSON hit song “FourFiveSeconds” by Kanye Staff Writer West, Rihanna and Paul McCartney. Of course, Vance’s own pieces were Veteran musician Foy Vance con- the centerpiece of the show. Each song, tinued his triumphant return to live most drawn from “To Memphis,” touring with a stop at the Skirball filled the theater with warmth as the Center for the Performing Arts stage. audience sat comfortably in their seats After two years off from touring, and bopped their heads to the music. the singer came out swinging with It was relaxing and heart-thumping. an energetic performance and pow- Lighting and smoke effects on the erful vocals set to a diverse set of old stage added to the hazy atmosphere and new material. of the show. Fans laughed, cried and As the audience waited in their even stood up when they couldn’t re- seats, drinks in hand, Vance took sist the infectious choruses of songs the stage. He sported his signature like “Wind Blows Chloe.” They kept gray ascot cap and blue jeans. It may singing along after the drums and have been a sit-down concert, but the Foy’s guitar had ceased. adrenaline in the room could be felt Vance’s decade-plus experience in from the orchestra seats to the balco- the music industry shone through as ny as the crowd excitedly murmured. he gave a deftly balanced live show. Vance opened with “I Was Born,” His powerful yet understated songs the opener from his latest album “To moved the audience, a perfect repre- Memphis.” His smokey voice rang sentation for the feelings brought on out and hushed the eager crowd as by his latest project. his fingers navigated the piano keys. The singer has recently been a sup- The song perfectly represented the set porting act for star performers like Ed to follow: calm, emotional and ener- Sheeran and Elton John, but Vance’s getic all at once. new tour marks a return to his own Vance frequently conversed with music as the main feature. the audience as he switched between various instruments during song His next show will be on Tuesday in breaks. The Irish singer nodded to Washington, D.C. at Sixth & I Historic songs from the United States that in- Synagogue. VIA FACEBOOK spired his covers of classic country and Foy Vance performed at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts on Oct 15. After a two-year break from the road, Vance is back on soul artists bred in the South. He per- Email Destine Manson tour in North America and the UK. formed covers of Keith Urban and the at [email protected].

NYU Lamplighters Lights the Way for Children’s Theater

By DANI HERRERA “It doesn’t matter where you come games and exercises. is to be a teacher or to direct and produce “We’re just so much more than ever be- Staff Writer from, what background you’re from, “It’s a different and very, very cool shows that are educational in some capac- fore, we’re actually engaging with young that this is a place where everyone is wel- and personal way to get involved with ity. He thinks joining Lamplighters is a people, and I think that’s absolutely in- While student theater groups abound come,” Gelb said. kids in an educational theater setting,” good way to start and that he is learning a credible,” Carpenter said. at NYU, only one group caters specifically While many assume that children’s Carpenter said. lot from Gelb. For those interested in auditioning, to young audiences. This group calls itself theater consists solely of children’s stories, This year, Gelb says he eats, sleeps and Carpenter started out as the secretary, Carpenter said that they look for excite- NYU Lamplighters. the group tries to appeal to adults in the breathes NYU Lamplighters. After gradu- and was eventually offered the position ment, enthusiasm, kindness and passion. According to Emily Carpenter, Gallatin audience as well. The Lamplighters will ation, he is going to work for Disney, and of director. “I jumped at the opportunity, Though they recruit cast members for junior and current president of the club, put on shows that they feel are appropri- he credits Lamplighters for helping him and said yes,” she recalls. performances, the group also collaborates the founders set out to make theater that ate for children and have a message worth build the work ethic that has got him to She said that the leadership role has had with student makeup artists, choreogra- was free and easily accessible to children. sharing with all audiences. Previous shows where he is now. a large impact on her plans for the future, phers and engineers — so there’s a place “We identified a need for young peo- have included “The Cat in the Hat” and “I am like this because of Lamp- as she is now seriously considering pursu- for all kinds of talent. ple’s theater and for educational the- “Legally Blonde.” lighters,” he said. ing a career as a teaching artist. ater,” she said. The group performs at the Kimmel As Gelb moves on to bigger and bet- Moving forward, the group will con- The Lamplighter’s next performances are NYU Lamplighters is a student-run the- Center for University Life and at public ter things, new members like Steinhardt tinue to reach out to children in schools Nov. 8 and 9 at the Rosenthal Pavilion. ater group that performs live shows specif- schools throughout the city. Carpenter ex- first-year Alex Oleksy are just beginning around the city. They even plan to bring ically targeted for people under 18. In the plained that the cast not only performs for their journey with the club. Oleksy, who is the kids to NYU and give them the oppor- Email Dani Herrera past six years, the organization has grown kids, but also engages with them through currently stage manager, said that his goal tunity to perform with NYU actors. at [email protected]. “exponentially” according to Steinhardt senior and Lamplighters director Eric Gelb, and the members are continuously working on new techniques to appeal to wider audiences, along with outreach ini- tiatives to connect with children outside of NYU. Gelb reflected on the group’s growth and on his personal experience. When he started, he said 30 peo- ple attended the show, which filled the room’s capacity. “It was very ragtag in a really good way,” Gelb said. He said about 120 students auditioned for the most recent show, “Beauty and the Beast.” In auditions, said Gelb, the group gives prominence the impact of its out- reach programs. They are not interested in self-promotion. “This opportunity is not for you to be the best Lumiere or Belle or Mrs. Potts, but it’s to use as a gift that you’ve been given and make it into something positive and not self-fulfilling,” Gelb said. The group also places great empha- sis on diversity, aiming to inspire young performers and provide them with a supportive environment to express them- VIA NYU LAMPLIGHTERS selves freely. For their latest show, NYU Lamplighters is putting on a production of Beauty and the Beast on Nov. 8 and 9. 8 Washington Square News MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019

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UNIVERSITY LIFE Statistics Aren’t Everything, NYU

Class of 2023 is the best, the brightest, as — discriminatory accounts (both report- groups actively pushing for change. promoting a socially “woke” school if the well as the most diverse.” ed and unreported) have been occurring As much as our school likes to pride itself underrepresented remain marginalized? As a first-year student, I’ve realized how for years at our separate NYU schools, on subjective statistics on diversity and pro- Yes, some efforts to make students prevalent the use of statistics is in NYU’s and especially in residence halls. But the gressiveness, NYU lacks accountability and feel welcome have been demonstrated by advertisements. Whether they be statis- administration often says nothing. The fails to protect the students who are already NYU, in the form of outlets for students tics on our student body’s diversity, its closest response an NYU school had to here. One would think that NYU would of color, LGBTQ students and students 16% acceptance rate or how many global accountability was in February of this year. hold itself accountable and acknowledge its with disabilities. campuses it has, NYU seems conspicu- The Silver School of Social Work acknowl- faults — and sometimes, it does. But if the But microaggressions and discrim- ously aware of its numbers. However, as edged complicity in their response to grad- university wants to continue advertising its ination are still heavily rooted within By KENZO KIMURA impressive as the statistics are, I’ve realized uate student Shahem Mclaurin, whose diversity and rankings through pie charts even the most progressive spaces — and Staff Writer that NYU tends to hide a lot of its other account of a classmate telling him they and percentages, it must also acknowledge NYU’s handling of inclusivity has at times numbers as well. wouldn’t feel comfortable with a “black the students behind those numbers, and been passable. But one thing that we, as Two months ago, I stepped into Radio As accepting as we’d like to think we are, presence” went viral. stop ignoring their concerns. NYU com- a student body, must push for is NYU’s City Music Hall along with thousands of white supremacy and discrimination are In 2018, WSN reported multiple ac- pares itself to other prestigious universities, acknowledgement that statistics aren’t ev- other first-years for the Presidential Wel- still rampant throughout a student body counts of racial insensitivity and Islam- and as long as other institutions of higher erything, and that cases of discrimination come. As we all shuffled into the amphi- as “bright and diverse” as NYU’s. Cases in- ophobia present within the Stern School of education don’t address their own systemic are not always outliers. There is a systemic theater and watched a succession of events, volve students being made to feel like out- Business and the Tisch School of the Arts. problems, NYU won’t either. problem at hand, and we must push for ranging from a speech by NYU President siders on campus simply because of their Although outlined plans of action were What is the point in NYU quantifying the resolution. Andrew Hamilton to a musical about identity or religion. created by these schools’ administrations, its first-generation students if more priv- NYU’s Center for Student Wellness, my Incidents like these are not outliers in discussions of acknowledgment and refor- ileged students still look down on those Email Kenzo Kimura ears were filled with the same phrase: “The a supposedly progressive school like NYU mation only happened because of student with less resources? What is the point in at [email protected].

CITY Instead of Demonizing Bootlegs, Make Professional Recordings Available

There’s an intense disdain for bootlegs by sumption. Instead, they’re often used as dience. “Newsies” on Netflix made a big sands. The only way for someone of lower Broadway actors and playwrights, who say commercials. The natural next step should impact in the theater community and income to actually see the show is to win that they detract from the theater experi- be to release those recordings online. made the show accessible to new fans, its ticket lottery. Who, then, is theater’s in- ence and cheat staff out of their salaries. Releasing professionally recorded though it regrettably left the streaming spiring message really for? But Broadway shows shouldn’t be shows doesn’t put these productions at service in March. People love watching “Slave Play” and “Lightning Thief”, locked away from members of the theater a disadvantage; it helps to expand the fan filmed shows. Team Starkid is an inde- shows that are both currently on Broad- community — be they online viewers, base, publicize the show and draw at- pendent show production company that way, make sure their tickets start at $39 local play companies or high school kids tention to its quality. Fans who love the puts up their shows on YouTube for free for the sake of accessibility. Productions who look to these shows for inspiration show will come to see it in person when- a few months after the show runs and have the ability to make their shows acces- By ALEXANDRA CHAN in life and art. Bootlegs exist because of a ever possible. After all, they idolize these they garner millions of views online. A sible to the public without compromis- Staff Writer desperation for the arts, to see representa- works so much they are willing to try to few Broadway shows — such as “Into the ing on quality. tion and because musicals are an outlet for watch something blurry shot on an iP- Woods” and “Sweeney Todd” — are avail- The arts suffer when the public has no As a fan of Broadway musicals, it was self-expression. hone hidden behind a jacket just to get a able on DVD and BroadwayHD, but most way of appreciating them. Broadway was fantastic to come to New York for college. The reaction to people asking for re- taste. We can spend hours listening to the of them were recorded before this decade. seen as a dying art form and then there was I watched a matinee of “Beetlejuice” with cordings of shows shouldn’t be angry, soundtrack over and over again trying to Accessibility makes the arts thrive; imag- a revival in popular culture because of tech- my dad before I started school and fell in self-righteous indignation. Those who imagine the performance, but we know ine what putting shows online could do nology, including music and video stream- love with the show after seeing it live. It are offended should try to see that this it’s not the same. The actors certainly for everyone? ing services and social media platforms like was a privilege to do so. Paying for a plane art form is inaccessible to many people, deserve the admiration they receive, but Playwright and composer Lin-Manuel Twitter to discuss it. Don’t demonize the ticket, food, lodging and show tickets racks and we should work to make it more ac- pro-recording shows can give more appre- Miranda is one of the most vocal individ- people who want to appreciate the show up thousands of dollars of expenditure for cessible. Many shows close before they go ciation for set designers, choreographers, uals about bootlegs — namely, about how through bootlegs. Instead, look at why anyone, and even more so for those who on tour, and oftentimes the tours do not light design, sound technicians and the they disrespect his craft. But of all people, people make bootlegs and fix that problem live overseas. Broadway-quality shows leave North America. And for the fans of orchestration. High quality recordings he should know that the arts need to be by releasing professionally shot recordings. are only consistently put on in New York shows that do tour, it can be difficult to can display the extent of these people’s more accessible. His most famous work, As the new season of Broadway shows hits and London, so theater fans often have to scrounge up the time and money required work and present it as they intended it to “Hamilton,” as well as his earlier shows, New York, we must bear in mind that mu- turn to bootlegs. to go watch a show — especially when the be seen. This can be done at minimal cost “In the Heights” and “Bring It On,” center sicals and performing arts should be avail- Bootlegs are illegal recordings of shows closest show to wherever a fan lives could to the production — since most shows al- around young people rising out of poverty able for all, not only the wealthy. that are sold or released online. These re- be hours away by public transit. ready have existing professional recordings and poor situations to do great things. But cordings are often the only way for many Now, shows are professionally recorded — with great returns. the cheapest “Hamilton” ticket is $250, Email Alexandra Chan theater fans to get a glimpse of a show. — they’re just not available for public con- Putting shows online widens their au- and orchestra seats run into the thou- at [email protected].

CULTURE To Condemn Serial Killers, We Must Stop Glorifying Them

gruesome crimes. For some, this fascination unconsciously perpetuating the expectation became deadly. Lynch from “My Friend Dahmer,” to por- extends far beyond curiosity. of a hypermasculine, violent man. In an era that seems to be defined by the tray killers, media organizations are making Earlier this year, a slew of biopics on This community of serial killer enthu- U.S. mass shooting, it is surprising that these their crimes digestible. In the biopics star- brutal serial killers like Ted Bundy and siasts is especially active on Twitter, mani- criminals warrant any modicum of admira- ring these two actors, no killing is shown Jeffrey Dahmer hit our screens, including festing itself in popular accounts like (TW: tion, especially from school-age women, but on screen and emphasis is placed on their “Extremely Wicked, Shockingly Evil and graphic content) @DailyKillerFact and @ even school shooters are regularly glorified. perceived charisma or their bad childhoods, Vile” starring Zac Efron, a Hollywood sex TrueCrimePolls. The followers of these After the horrific Columbine shootings, a reducing accountability. symbol. Women across the country doubt- account are predominantly women, and new fandom called Columbiners arose ripe As we continue to push for equality for ed their own moral aptitudes as they found many of them have the word “feminist” with fan art, fiction and posts dedicated to all genders and sexualities, it’s important By ASHLEY WU themselves attracted to a prolific serial killer in their bios. There are also extensive on- Dylan Klebold and Eric Harris. Further- to leave our fascination with serial killers Staff Writer with at least 36 murders under his belt. line communities where young women more, James Holmes, the perpetrator of the behind us. Morbid curiosity will always Hybristophilia is a sexual paraphilia in self-identify as hybristophiles. On tumblr, Aurora Theater mass shooting, was able to be a subject of art and a part of the human In an era where documentaries about se- which an individual seeks sexual partners the hybristophilia hashtag has thousands create a collage of dozens of suggestive pic- experience, but we must separate fascina- rial killers are so palatable that people throw who have committed an outrage or crime. of posts and a popular fandom called the tures women sent to him in prison. tion with murder cases from fascination watch parties with snacks and bottles of This attraction is symptomatic of a larger True Crime fandom allows people to fan- The outpouring of fetishization directed with murderers. wine, it’s no surprise that millennials have issue within our society: toxic masculinity tasize about murderers. Despite claiming towards murderers on social media outlets is a morbid fascination with the gruesome and regressive behaviors. When women find to be feminists, they are inexplicably drawn related to the way the media portrays them. Email Ashley Wu aspects of existence and the perpetrators of themselves drawn to men who kill, they are to figures whose objectification of women By picking actors like Zac Efron or Ross at [email protected]. MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019 Washington Square News | Opinion 9

HEALTHCARE

New Wellness STAFF EDITORIAL Resource Indicates The Ethical Dilemma of NYU’s Lack of Accountability Board of Trustees

by NYU NYU’s Board of Trustees has the to Trump. John Paulson — one of Marblehead Corporation in 1995, the final say on all university decisions. De- Trump’s most vocal supporters — was same year that he joined NYU’s Board. Last academic year saw two first-year stu- spite being a mysterious body, largely de- an early Wall Street endorsement for University spokesperson John Beckman dents die of suicide, and the university has tached from the day-to-day of university Trump and later helped shape his eco- said this did not constitute a conflict of shirked responsibility. When asked in a life, the Board’s role and authority re- nomic policy. Paulson also made a for- interest, and when Berkley was appoint- 2016 interview with WSN if the Student main central to NYU’s functioning. In- tune following the recession, which an ed as the Board’s chair, he continued to Health Center was understaffed, Assistant dividual members have received publici- analyst from his company predicted in insist that the university had made the Vice President for NYU Student Mental ty when their high-profile wrongdoings 2005. From then until economic col- right choice, telling NYU Local, “Let Health Zoe Ragouzeos insisted that CWS come to light, but often the university lapse, Paulson bet against the housing me note that Mr. Berkley has donated provided adequate services. “The Interna- fails to take action. Michael Steinhardt, market, which earned him billions fol- many millions of dollars to this Univer- tional Association of Counseling Services NYU trustee and namesake of the Stein- lowing the recession. Paulson’s method sity, including for financial aid.” How- By ABBY HOFSTETTER recommends one full-time-equivalent hardt School of Culture, Education of acquiring his post-recession fortune ever, First Marblehead spent millions Opinion Editor professional staff member per every 1,000 and Human Development, was found is suspicious at best. The same analyst lobbying congress to make it harder for to 1,500 students,” Ragouzeos said. “We guilty of sexual harassment in an NYU that helped formulate Paulson’s invest- students to get federal loans, and fought NYU’s Wellness Exchange recently are doing better than that.” In May 2019, investigation; despite this, he remains on ment strategy later testified that Paulson against bills H.R. 5715 and S. 2815, launched While You Wait, a resource to WSN found this to be accurate, but to a the Board and his name remains on the planned to bet against mortgage pack- which would have made student loans combat the notoriously long times that fault — the SHC has approximately one school. Steinhardt isn’t the only trustee ages he asked bankers to create. Making easily accessible during a recession. students have had to wait between ses- wellness professional for every 1,189 stu- who has been involved in controversies millions off of bad policy seems to be In addition, the William R. Berk- sions from the Counseling and Wellness dents, meaning that if each staff member completely antithetical to what NYU Paulson’s overall business strategy, as his ley Corporation directly insures the Services. The resource is a pilot program were to work for 24 hours straight, they represents, including the Board-created wealth has grown by almost $500 mil- oil and gas industries. This introduces that allows students with CWS wait times would only be able to provide each student Code of Ethical Conduct. Specifical- lion following Trump’s election. another conflict of interest regarding longer than two weeks the opportunity to with eight minutes and 28.5 seconds of ly, trustees Larry Fink, John Paulson, While Paulson’s and Fink’s entan- a 2016 University Senate resolution participate in a “weekly toolkit — a series counseling per week. The SHC does pro- Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak and glement with governments has seen to divest from the fossil fuel industry, of workshops led by counselors designed vide multiple counseling services, includ- William Berkley have been complicit their profits skyrocket, no one is more which passed and was swiftly rejected to help students develop skills that enhance ing recovery resources, the S.A.F.E. pro- in a wide array of abuses and scandals, familiar with this than Khaldoon by the Board. The Board’s official re- personal, academic, and social well-being,” gram and S.P.A.C.E., many of which are failing to act “in accordance with the Khalifa Al Mubarak, a businessman jection of the motion was written by according to the university. On the surface, available free of charge. But many of them highest professional and community from the United Arab Emirates and Berkley himself. Berkley’s involvement it seems that While You Wait is a step for- are also minimally advertised, and students ethical standards.” an NYU trustee. Al Mubarak is the in these industries is, at the very least, ward in self-accountability for NYU’s lack cannot access resources that they do not The Amazon is burning and an CEO of Mubadala Investment Com- morally questionable; that his direct of mental health resources, and the resource know about. This phenomenon applies to NYU trustee is profiting. Larry Fink is pany, the UAE’s sovereign wealth fund, involvement in multiple organizations seems great as an interim solution until the While You Wait as well. the chairman and CEO of BlackRock, which means their $500 billion worth that work against NYU students is not university is able to shorten the wait times. Since its inception, While You Wait has which has investments in companies of assets remains protected by the state. enough to warrant a conflict of interest But looking deeper, While You Wait’s been mentioned once by NYU, which was that have stolen Brazil’s natural resourc- Beyond this profitable arrangement, is morally unacceptable. launch reflects a host of issues — both when it announced the resource’s imple- es — from oil to agriculture — contrib- Al Mubarak has significant influence The Board’s collective power at with NYU’s mental health facilities and its mentation. No email to the student body uting to ecocide in the global south. in the UAE government. According to NYU cannot be overstated. According marketing methods. has mentioned While You Wait. A search Fink’s wrongdoings aren’t restricted the UAE government, Al Mubarak was to their website, NYU’s Board is respon- A closer look at NYU’s announcement for “While You Wait” on nyu.edu prompts to other countries. BlackRock became “instrumental” in the development of sible for overseeing major aspects of the of While You Wait’s implementation reveals no results regarding the resource. Counsel- one of the largest asset managers in the NYU Abu Dhabi, which is concern- university’s administration, including that NYU hasn’t developed a new program ing and Wellness Services’ webpage does country in the aftermath of the Great ing seeing as nearly a third of workers financial health, legal obligations and — they’ve simply taken their toolkits pro- not mention While You Wait, nor does it Recession, when it was contracted by involved in the construction of the cam- appointing the president. While our gram, which already existed through CWS, direct students to the resource. (It does di- the U.S. government to help clean up pus faced abuse or were unpaid. Given university’s structure is similar to other and rebranded it. Additionally, NYU hasn’t rect students to toolkits, but not as a solu- and manage most of the toxic funds ac- that NYU Abu Dhabi is fully funded private universities, trustees have also advertised the resource at all since its incep- tion for long wait times, and the toolkit quired by the government. It’s import- by the UAE government, the university vetoed multiple resolutions for student tion. Considering the university’s history of webpage mentions neither While You Wait ant to note that Fink is also one of the is complicit in the government’s abuses. representation on the Board, effectively failures in providing and marketing mental nor wait times.) This under-marketing is early advocates of mortgage-backed se- In a country where human rights abuses ensuring that the university remains an health resources to students, this is especial- disappointing, but not surprising — espe- curities — the same assets that triggered occur commonly, Al Mubarak’s ability undemocratic institution. ly reprehensible. NYU is pretending to have cially in light of recent news which found the subprime mortgage crisis. to make a change and his refusal to do Pulling back the curtain on just a few solved their student mental health crisis. NYU to have under-advertised multiple What makes matters worse is the so is particularly revealing — the same members of NYU’s Board reveals the The university’s announcement of invaluable resources. potential conflict of interest used to de- must be said of NYU. deep contradictions of the university’s While You Wait’s inception says that the It should not be our responsibility to termine BlackRock’s contracts, as there The Board’s billionaire Chairman, code of ethical conduct. In total, there program will provide students with the hold NYU accountable for its own mis- was no competitive bidding process for William Berkley, has his own issues to are 83 members of the Board of Trust- chance to participate in a toolkit, then sim- takes. We attend this university and pay the contracts. Fink also had a close re- contend with. He made his fortune ees, including 27 non-voting members. ply describes the toolkits program in detail tuition in exchange for both education and lationship with Timothy Geithner and from student loans — more specifi- Those featured in this article represent — in language that mirrors the toolkits pro- protection. But we have had to fight for our Henry Paulson, who each served as Sec- cally, offering students expensive loans just under 5% of the entire board. Us- gram’s own webpage. NYU has highlighted right to adequate healthcare, to transparen- retary of the Treasury in the Obama and from his private company after they ing the board’s ethical code, highlighted the fact that toolkits are accessible within a cy, to eat safely and even to eat at all. Bush administrations, respectively. In had exhausted federal options. As of members fail to “respect the rights and short period of time, categorized by topic I want to feel safe on campus; I want addition to his shady financial past, Fink 2007, the average interest rate on a dignity of others,” “avoid conflicts of of discussion and available at no charge to feel that if I am falling, NYU will catch also has investments in the ongoing con- loan from Berkley’s corporation was interest” and “conduct business with to enrolled students, making it seem like me. But I don’t feel safe, and I don’t know struction of the southern border wall, 11%, while the interest rate on federal honesty and integrity.” If the universi- these are major improvements, but these what will happen if I fall. There are sexual making himself complicit in President loans was 6.8%. Berkley began profiting ty cannot hold its board members ac- features have existed as long as the program predators in positions of power on campus Trump’s anti-immigrant policies. from student poverty via his seat on the countable to their own code, how can has, since at least 2015. In truth, NYU has because NYU has allowed them to stay Fink isn’t the only trustee with ties board of private student loans firm First we dream of accountability from NYU? neither launched a new program nor made here. There were health hazards in a dining any visible strides toward improvement. hall and NYU did not tell us. The Wellness NYU is not known for its excellent Center’s wait times are a major problem, mental health facilities. Though the uni- and NYU has simply pretended to solve it. versity likes to brag about the awards that The long wait times still exist; the Wellness Email the Editorial Board at [email protected]. its mental health facilities have won, these Center is still understaffed. Rebranding accolades haven’t been given to NYU in a service that already exists does not help COLE STALLONE Chair years. Students consistently report disillu- students in need — it gives them hope for ABBY HOFSTETTER Chair sionment with CWS and its prolonged wait change that hasn’t yet come. JUN SUNG Co-Chair times, the Wellness Exchange and NYU’s weak efforts to boost mental health with Email Abby Hofstetter short-term and short-sighted solutions. at [email protected].

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By BIN CHO postseason appearance since 2010. Nat- team altogether.” Staff Writer urally, expectations were high coming Following last season’s success, the into this year. Despite their early strug- players and coaching staff now aspire The Violets endured a tough start to gles, the Violets’ faith never wavered. to qualify for the NCAA tourna- the season, losing their first four games. “No one lost confidence,” Wyant ment every year. While the team struggled offensively, said. “Everyone knew that we were a very “We feel like that’s the level of the only scoring two goals during that pe- good team, and that it was just a matter program now,” Co-captain and CAS riod, it also allowed nine goals on the of figuring it out. Which we did.” senior Owen Smith said. “We should be defensive side. Now, with two weeks left in the reg- in contention to make the tournament “I think it was just the chemistry of ular season, the Violets’ record sits at every single season.” the team, just trying to find a starting 6-5-1. Before Sunday’s narrow 1-0 over- However, with the memory of those 11,” SPS first-year and goalkeeper Luca time loss to the No. 5 nationally-ranked early losses still fresh in their minds, Mancuso said. “We didn’t really have University of Chicago, NYU was riding the Violets are not taking anything for time to take those two losses in the a six-game winning streak. granted this season. first weekend, and get back together, The atmosphere surrounding the “It’s just one game at a time.” Manus- regroup and go out again. We just had team since its improved performanc- co said. “We’re not supposed to get to go weekend to weekend.” es is palpable both in the locker room cocky, we’re supposed to keep going, With 11 first-years on the team this and on the field. but I think we have a very good chance.” year, the young Violets took some time “The overall mood is different,” LS “In some ways, I think [the losses] to adjust to the higher level of play. first-year and forward Ethan Pizano hardened us, and they set us up pret- “We had some freshmen on the field said. “The first four games were tough ty well for the results we are seeing and that inexperience of a first college mentally. That was pretty much the now,” Wyant said. game really showed in that first match toughest issue. But once that first win The Violets’ next game is on Oct. we played against Ithaca,” Head Coach came, I think it just clicked.” 26 against Mount Saint Mary College Kim Wyant said. “We’re definitely clicking a lot in Newburgh, NY. Last season, the team finished with a more,” Mancuso agreed. “We’re VIA NYU ATHLETICS 12-4-3 record and made its first NCAA making better passes. We’re a better Email Bin Cho at [email protected]. SPS senior Sergio Monton scored the game-winning goal on Friday night.

NYU Predicts: NBA Edition

By ARVIND SRIRAM Staff Writer The sleeper team is probably the After an offseason rife with player movement and drama, the 2019-2020 “ NBA season looks wide open. Los Angeles’ teams made the splashiest moves 76ers because they will have an this summer, but the Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail easier road to the NBA finals. If Ben The Clippers are a close call Blazers also added to their already successful rosters. The general managers “ have had their chance to vote on their predictions — now, NYU students try Simmons actually has a developed because of Kawhi, but Paul their hands at it. shot, they should be able to compete George is not on the same caliber

Email Arvind Sriram at [email protected]. with either the Clippers or Lakers, when matched up with Anthony who will probably win the West. Davis or LeBron, so their duo LESLY HONORE CAS Sophomore isn’t as dynamic. Clippers are tough, but their playoff experience as a whole doesn’t ” compare to the Lakers. For the East, I’m leaning toward the Bucks, but depending on how Al “I think that this year, LeBron Horford fits with Philly and how James will be the MVP of the NBA. well Ben Simmons shoots, Philly With the new partnership with could take it as well. Anthony Davis, he’s going to have HANJIE LI CAS First-Year many assists inside the paint and “I think Giannis Antetokounmpo he’s going to be able to drive and will get MVP because no one can score at the rim. If he averages match his combination of physical ” anywhere near his usual 28 points, attributes and athleticism and he’s seven rebounds and seven assists, improving his long range shooting. LeBron [James] and Anthony Davis I don’t see anybody playing better If he can start to stretch the floor, “ complement each other really well and are than that on their new teams. he will be unguardable. the best duo in the league, and the West ARCHIT REDDY CAS First-Year WILL ROJAS CAS First-Year is relatively open now and the Lakers are definitely capable of beating the Clippers. Also, the Sixers can lock down any team in ” ” the East if they click. ARCHIT REDDY CAS First-Year ” MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019 Washington Square News | Sports 11 Washington Square News Staff

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