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NYU Paris Students Tense as Coronavirus Spreads to France Students at NYU Paris are left feeling uneasy as the future of the campus remains inconclusive, even as France steps up containment efforts surrounding the coronavirus. By GRACE SYMES Contributing Writer

Students at NYU Paris are unsure of their next steps as France becomes one of the epicenters of the coronavi- rus outbreak in Europe. France has 19 reported deaths and 1,126 confirmed coronavirus cases at the time of publication, placing it among the hardest-hit countries in Europe alongside Germany and Italy. Much of the students’ unease stems from an email sent by NYU on Tuesday, giving study abroad students the option to either leave their respective sites and take classes virtually or to remain abroad. The decision comes in the wake of the sudden closures of NYU Shanghai and NYU Florence, and in response to new guidelines from the CDC, which urges American universities to consider sending students home from study abroad campuses. ANNA LETSON | WSN CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 Paris is a popular study away site for students. With the recent coronavirus crisis, NYU Paris is preparing for a potential shut down.

Hackers Compete at NYU Tandon

By EMILY GLASS and improve everyday life. All three of NYU’s and financial empowerment. Event chair and Contributing Writer main campuses — Shanghai, Abu Dhabi and Tandon senior Esteban Espana commented on New York — competed in the annual event. the impact of these tracks. In Tandon School of Engineering’s gymna- In Brooklyn, competitors congregated at NYU “[These tracks] go along the theme of us- sium, no table was spared from the barrage of Tandon School of Engineering’s Polytechnic ing technology for the betterment of society, half-finished energy drinks and snacks strewn Institute. The event is open to non-NYU stu- whether this be through traceability, through among computers. Small teams collaborated dents, and individuals can compete alone or in transparency, accountability, through bridg- at these tables to create new uses for various teams of up to four students or recent graduates. ing existing gaps and making people feel more kinds of technology. Hackathons involve using technology for ex- comfortable,” Espana said. “All of these proj- This weekend, hundreds of innovators gath- tended periods of time to creatively solve prob- ects are meant to make people feel better in ALANA BEYER | WSN NYU Tandon School hosted HackNYU 2020, NYU’s annual ered at HackNYU 2020, NYU’s annual hack- lems. There are four main competitive tracks: their daily lives.” hackathon. Contestants compete in categories of sustainability, athon, to compete, strengthen their community sustainability, health and wellbeing, education CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 health and wellbeing, education and financial empowerment. 2 Washington Square News MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020

[email protected] NEWS Edited by LISA COCHRAN and EMILY MASON NYU Paris Students Tense as Coronavirus Spreads to France

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 that the possibility of a campus closure sponsibility rather than offering a le- ther complicates her situation. aged all students to avoid international For students who remain at their later in the semester could not be ruled gitimate solution. “I cannot leave because I’m from or domestic travel to areas affected by study abroad locations, classes will out and that NYU was carefully moni- “I feel like the email was definitely China,” Song said. “It’s more serious, the coronavirus. continue in person. For those who toring local regulations and updates to more so that NYU could avoid liabil- the virus situation is more serious in Some students have accordingly can- return home, most classes will be determine its next moves. ity,” Steinhardt sophomore Gillian China […] I definitely cannot go back celed travel plans and assured family held on the digital conferencing plat- “Things might evolve in France as Weatherford said. “I think now either to China. But I have to admit that the members that they will not be leaving form Zoom. Students are expected to they might evolve anywhere in the way, they can point back to this deci- situation in France is getting worse.” the country, but for those who already make the decision to stay or leave by world,” Galichon said during the town sion that we have to make and be like, Even if she was able to go home, the purchased plane or train tickets and Thursday, March 12. hall. “I think the main message is that ‘Well, your child decided to take on thought of taking online classes holds have made extensive travel plans, the At an NYU Paris Town Hall on basically, NYU is continuing to op- this liability.’” no appeal for Song. idea of canceling all further travel is Tuesday, March 3, university offi- erate in Paris, and I think that’s very France is currently at stage 2 — “Since we are students and we also hard to stomach. cials addressed issues such as how the good news […] if NYU is keeping op- a pre-epidemic level — as laid out pay for tuition, we all want to be in “It’s really frustrating, because this online Zoom function would work erating its center in Paris, it’s because by French Prime Minister Éduoard the classroom to learn, because I feel is my one chance to study abroad,” for students choosing to leave and NYU is considering it safe.” Philippe during an emergency meeting like that’s the best way to learn, be- Weatherford said. “I have already whether or not students would be re- The town hall did little to assuage with other French officials in late Feb- cause you really get to interact with bought a lot of tickets […] I’ve spent imbursed for housing. concerns over what would happen if ruary. As a response, the government your professor,” Song said. “Other- so much money on these tickets. As of In addition to figuring out classes, NYU Paris closes later in the semes- has closed schools in the most affected wise we would all be taking Zoom at now, I’m not changing my travel plans.” any student who chooses to leave will ter, and many students still consider areas and banned gatherings of more home right now.” As France steps up its response to be responsible for their own travel this a likely outcome as the number of than 1,000 people. Students pursuing certain majors the coronavirus, students are also con- costs and will not have their housing coronavirus cases continues to rise rap- Stage 3 is defined as a full-force ep- were left under the impression that if cerned that if they leave the country costs refunded because their departure idly in France. idemic, with cases of the virus spread- they left campus now, they would be they may not be able to get back in, would be considered voluntary, as was “I appreciate that they have options ing throughout the entire country. The unable to graduate on schedule. or that soon they will no longer be stated during the Town Hall. for students who are concerned,” So- country is expected to enter this stage “For music, we just can’t do that,” able to return to the U.S. without fac- “I wasn’t planning on leaving,” phie de Morelos, a College of Marin ju- soon, likely signaling more school Weatherford explained. “We can’t ing a quarantine. Gallatin junior Emily Goniea, who is nior studying at NYU Paris told WSN. closings, more extreme restrictions on learn ear training or keyboarding over “I’m planning on returning to the studying at NYU Paris, said. “But if I “But I know there’s still the possibility large gatherings and suspensions of Zoom. I can’t make up those classes. U.S. for summer school, and I’m real- had any question about if I was going that the school will close. It would be public transportation. I have to take these classes in order to ly worrying now about whether I can to, learning that I would not be reim- really disappointing if campus closed For some worried about the situa- graduate on time.” return to the U.S.,” Song said. “I am bursed for housing would have solidi- and we wouldn’t get the study abroad tion in France, NYU’s email came as Many students who have chosen to facing the problem that I might not be fied it. Like even if I had been planning experience that we expected.” a welcome surprise, allowing them to stay are now left attempting to strike able to go anywhere.” to, that would have changed it.” Though some appreciate the agen- take their safety into their own hands. a balance between staying safe and NYU Paris Director Alfred Gali- cy that NYU is offering, others see For CAS sophomore Tianai Song, a making the most of their study abroad Email Grace Symes chon told students at the town hall the email as a means of avoiding re- student at NYU Paris, the email fur- experience. In the email, NYU encour- at [email protected]. MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020 Washington Square News | News 3

CRIME LOG Hackers Compete at NYU Tandon

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 through Sunday March 8. The Kamille Tipan, Francis Lewis Clout Stolen From Teams are judged on technical building was open overnight Friday High School senior, competed in difficulty, originality, polish and and Saturday for those who opted the sustainability track. Her team’s usefulness by nine industry experts. for all-nighters to polish their work. goal was to create a website against Third North $23,229 worth of sponsored prizes “It’s amazing what such small fast fashion that curates outfits are on the line for the teams, with teams of people can get done over- from ethical sources for shoppers. the top three projects in each cate- night or over the course of two With consideration of real-world gory winning prizes of up to $200 nights,” 2011 CAS graduate and issues like Tipan’s, Espana com- dollars from Amazon. NYU employee Nick Jensen said. mented on the nature and percep- Other sponsors provided priz- The hackathon is entirely stu- tion of hacking. es. Facebook awarded Oculus Go dent-led. Espana supervised all of the “Hacking, because of Holly- Headsets for the best user expe- planning, which began in July 2019. wood, gets a little bit of a weird rience project. The best sports or Stern graduate student Manu- sort of connotation,” Espana said. fitness hacks got four copies of el Lombardero was a contestant in “Hacking really is just using some- FIFA 20 and four tickets to a New the Hackathon and worked with thing for a different purpose than York Red Bulls Game from Red- a team to create a program that al- its original intention.” bull. Meanwhile, the most viable lows friends to make investment startup gets a chance to pitch to pools together. Winners were not announced by the the Contrary to Capital CEO in a “[HackNYU] is one of the best time of publication. one-on-one meeting. organized [hackathons] that I’ve HackNYU began on the after- seen,” Lombardero said. “I really Email Emily Glass noon of Friday March 6 and ran like the vibe here.” at [email protected]. Teens Demand Educational Justice

RACHEL BUIGAS-LOPEZ & CHARLIE DODGE | WSN

By CRIME BOT was declined and the case is open Robot Reporter and under investigation. On March 1 at 6:15 p.m., a student From Feb. 28 to March 8, the NYU reported missing AirPods in Third Department of Public Safety received North Hall. Police notification was one report of Criminal Mischief, two declined and the case is open and reports of Criminal Trespass, three under investigation. reports of Harassment, seven reports On March 4 at 10 a.m., a staff of Larceny and five reports of Liquor member reported a missing mug in Law Violation / Drug Law Violation. 715 Broadway. Police notification was declined and the case is open Criminal Mischief and under investigation. On Feb. 28 at 11:13 a.m., a staff On March 4 at 10:25 a.m., a stu- member reported vandalism in a dent reported a missing laptop in hallway in Third North Residence 721 Broadway. The case is open and Hall. The case is open and under in- under investigation. vestigation. On March 4 at 3:15 p.m., a student reported a missing wallet in 238 Criminal Trespass Thompson St. Police notification On Feb. 29 at 9:59 p.m., a stu- was declined and the case is open dent reported a criminal trespass in and under investigation. Founders Hall. The case is open and VANESSA HANDY | WSN Liquor Law Violation / Drug Students with Teens Take Charge gather for a meeting. Teens Take Charge is a student-led organization advocating for educa- under investigation. tional equity. On March 1 at 2:43 p.m., an RA Law Violation reported a criminal trespass in Third On Feb. 29 at 12:16 a.m., an RA North Hall. The person left without reported underage alcohol posses- By VANESSA HANDY Husain prompted attendees to raise not want to pass this integration act, further incident and the case is sion in Third North Hall. The case is Social Media Editor issues that they cared about. Issues like we will boycott.” open and under investigation. closed and referred to the Office of racism, gender equality and political The organization has partnered Community Standards. Candid conversation created an un- rights were all discussed. with IntegrateNYC — a youth-led or- Harassment On Feb. 29 at 1:45 a.m., an RA expectedly intimate atmosphere in a Educational justice became one ganization promoting educational eq- On March 1 at 8:45 p.m., a stu- reported underage alcohol posses- small Rubin Residence Hall classroom of the main focuses of the night’s uity — to plan a boycott of New York dent reported being harassed in sion and illegal drug possession on Thursday. For 90 minutes, the conversation. One of the most im- City public schools, aiming to rally up Lipton Hall. Police notification was in Weinstein Hall. Public Safety space was transformed into a forum portant tasks for Teens Take Charge 500,000 students on May 18. declined and the case is open and responded and recovered a small where nearly 20 students gathered to is diversifying the New York City Husain acknowledged her own under investigation. amount of marijuana and the case is discuss their feelings regarding a range public school district, which includes privileges and reflected on how she On March 3 at 2:03 p.m., a stu- closed and referred to the Office of of issues, most prominently educa- some of the most segregated schools tries to account for them in her work dent reported harassment on the Community Standards. tion inequality. in the country. as an activist. corner of Mercer and West Third On Feb. 29 at 9:30 p.m., an RA The event was hosted by Steinhardt Forbs and Martinez are among the “I come from a predominantly St. A police report was filed and the reported illegal drug possession in first-year Tori Husain, a co-creator Hispanic and Black students in the white, affluent town in Pennsylvania,” case is open and under investiga- Othmer Hall. Public Safety recov- of the social media platform Open New York City public school district Husain said. “I have so many resourc- tion. ered a small amount of marijuana the F-ck Up — a page dedicated to who want an equal chance at receiving es that got me here to NYU. So I’m On March 3 at 9:04 p.m., a stu- and the case is closed and referred encouraging people to speak honest- the highest quality education. always fighting with where I can take dent reported being harassed on to the Office of Community Stan- ly about social issues without fear of In March 2019, only seven black space but when not to take too much.” 721 Broadway. Police notification dards. judgment or labeling. Husain invited students and 33 Hispanic students The conversation proved to be was declined and the case is open On Feb. 28 at 11:30 p.m., an RA Lorraie Forbs, a senior at Clara Barton were offered spots at Stuyvesant High eye-opening for many attendees, and under investigation. reported underage alcohol posses- High School in Brooklyn and Kim- School, one of New York’s most se- bringing to light the educational ineq- sion and illegal drug possession berly Martinez, a junior at Central lective institutions. Both Forbs and uity that often goes unnoticed. Global Larceny in Third North Hall. Public Safety Park East High School in Manhattan Martinez expressed frustrations with Liberal Studies first-year Nina Ahma- On Feb. 28 at 12:32 a.m., a stu- recovered a small amount of mar- to discuss their work as leaders for specialized schools whose admission di, who attended the event, comment- dent reported her laptop as missing ijuana and the case is closed and the student-led activist organization is based on test scores and interviews. ed on this lack of awareness. in Bobst Library. Police notification referred to the Office of Community Teens Take Charge. Black and Hispanic student popula- “It’s just so crazy,” Ahmadi said. was declined and the case is open Standards. Husain explained the value of young tions vary from 3.1% to 7.9% in these “These issues, they’re so easily hidden, and under investigation. On Feb. 29 at 11:50 p.m., an RA activists like Forbs and Martinez. schools, which Teens Take Charge be- forgotten and overlooked. This city On March 2 at 11 a.m., a staff reported underage alcohol pos- “Even if you’re not specifically in- lieves is the result of a lack of access to wants to pride itself on its diversity and member reported missing chairs in session in Othmer Hall. The case is terested in educational justice, may- academic resources. the fact that it’s this cultural capital of Palladium Hall. The case is open and closed and referred to the Office of be we can learn from them,” Husain “It’s a consequence,” Forbs told equality but in its own school district under investigation. Community Standards. said. “We can get some advice about WSN. “We’ve been talking to everyone there is this complete backwardness.” On March 1 at 3:55 p.m., a stu- issues they’ve faced and how we can about our plan to integrate all public dent reported a missing coat in 238 Email Crime Bot apply that to activism that we’re schools in New York City and we’ve Email Vanessa Handy Thompson Ave. Police notification at [email protected]. interested in.” been ignored. Since the mayor does at [email protected]. 4 Washington Square News MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020

[email protected] CULTURE Edited by BELLA GIL Spring Break Staycation Guide

By DANIELA ORTIZ of the most stunning views of mid- Staff Writer town Manhattan. Astoria is also home to the Museum of the Moving Image, a Spring break. Despite what pop cinema and museum hybrid dedicated culture depicts, not everyone’s count- to the history of film. With bike paths ing down the days for their remote along Hunters Point South Park and island getaway, beach vacation or Gantry Plaza State Park, restaurants weeklong party. and a new perspective, you won’t regret Instead, if they aren’t going home venturing toward the opposite side of (or can’t go for whatever reason), some the East River. students opt for a staycation. With the seemingly endless array of things to do Chelsea Piers in New York City, a staycation could be Is Top Golf too much pressure for just as exciting as a Spring Break vaca- you? Fear not because at Chelsea Piers, tion, without the added stress of having the vibes at the driving range are much to worry about all the packing and travel. less competitive and much more “lets “So I’m from Michigan,” Gallatin see how far we can get the ball to go!” first-year Ama Sarpoma said. “And I But besides the golf club, Chelsea Piers don’t really like going back there be- offers soccer fields, gymnastics facilities, cause it’s kind of boring but it would basketball courts, batting cages, an in- also cost a lot to go somewhere like door ice rink and bowling lanes. Locat- Miami which is where a lot of people I ed on the Hudson River embankment, know are going over break so basically Chelsea Piers also happens to conve- staying is just the most efficient thing to niently be a 10-minute walk from Chel- CHELSEA LI | WSN A sprawling view of the Manhattan skyline can be seen from the Long Island City waterfront. This scenic corner of Queens is a popu- do. I think I’m going to try to explore sea Market, a place perfect for a meal lar spot for students who want to escape the city for a while over spring break. the city a little more.” after running around. Like Sarpoma, if you’re wondering what to do over break, here’s a couple of Roosevelt Island Manhattan and Queens, is accessible You’re just a subway ride away — or sel and a scenic view for only $2. areas that you may not have time to visit If you already happen to be in Long through the tram entrance on 2nd Ave- even a walk if you’re feeling particularly when class is in session. Island City, then the historic Roosevelt nue between 59th and 60th Street. ambitious — from taking in the entire- Although you may not have plans to Island is not far away. In fact, the Roo- ty of the Brooklyn Bridge. But Dum- leave the city, you can still have a memo- Queens sevelt Island tram takes you from Roo- Dumbo bo’s cobblestone streets have more to rable spring break. In fact, you may dis- You’ll be surprised that there are sevelt Island to the Upper East Side for You’ve probably seen the iconic offer than just Insta-worthy landscapes. cover more excitement in the city than things worth seeing outside of Brook- one MetroCard swipe, placing the East photo with the Brooklyn Bridge in the Brooklyn Bridge Park has some of the you would if you left. lyn or Manhattan. Queens consists of River below you and the Manhattan background a thousand times on your most picturesque views of the city. You many charming neighborhoods. The skyline at eye level. The two mile stretch Instagram feed, but that doesn’t make should also stop by Jane’s Carousel, Email Daniela Ortiz Long Island City waterfront has some of land on the East River, right between it any less worth attempting to recreate. where you can enjoy a ride on the carou- at [email protected].

5 Under 5: Eat for $5 or Less Around Campus

By RIA MITTAL Lucky for us, there are a few hidden vein of coriander and cilantro, and if is their masala fries — served with and right by Houston and 2nd, I’d say Staff Writer gems around campus that won’t break you look at naan bread long enough, queso fresco and chutney — for just the walk is worth it. our banks or force us to starve. you can imagine it being used much $5. It’s hard to be a young college stu- like a tortilla. That’s just what Taco Matto Espresso dent in New York City for a lot of Taco Mahal Mahal does. Located just a block and Mamoun’s Falafel 293 Mercer St. reasons. First on my list though, is the 73 7th Ave. S a half behind Lipton Hall, this count- 119 MacDougal St. — 30 Matto.com fact that food can be so damn expen- Tacomahalnyc.com er-serve spot exemplifies that suc- St. Marks Pl. You know that “$2 for everything” sive. None of us can afford to consis- When you really think about it, a cessful fusion at a reasonable price Mamouns.com sign you pass by on the way to Can- tently drop around $10 per meal, and fusion between Indian and Mexican point. Its roti tacos range from $4.50 We’ve all walked past Mamoun’s tor Film Center? This is it. You know cooking every meal can be overwhelm- food is bound to be a success. They to $5.25 and even include fish, lamb at some point in our NYU lives, that tiny little store with a line that ing while trying to focus on school. share many of the same flavors in the and vegan options. My favorite dish whether drunk on St. Marks Place always wraps around Mercer Street? or rushing for a quick lunch between This is also it. Matto sells literally ev- classes on MacDougal Street. Next erything — ice chai lattes, egg sand- time you walk by, consider walking wiches, alfajores, zucchini bread in. It’s definitely worth the pit stop. — for just $2. It’s such a good deal With all their vegetarian sandwich- for good quality food and beverag- es — falafel, hummus, baba ganouj es that braving the constantly long and tabbouleh — priced at $4.50 in line doesn’t seem so bad. I’ve heard the store ($6.35 online) and their their omelet multigrain croissant pastries all under $3, it’s actually and hot chocolate, in particular, are quite the steal. They’re cash only, life-changing. They don’t have any though, so maybe that crumpled up dairy alternatives though. What you $5 bill that’s been in your back pock- see is what you get. et since October can finally be put to good use. Little Atlas Cafe 6 W. 4th St. Yonah Schimmel Knish (212) 253-5535 Bakery Right down West Fourth Street, 137 E. Houston St. right past the eyebrow-threading Knishery.com store, lies Little Atlas Cafe — home If you want a kosher bite of New to some delicious smashed avocado York history at a price you can actu- toast. If avocados aren’t your thing, ally afford, Yonah Schimmel Knish they also have toast topped with ba- Bakery, aka Knishery, is the perfect nana and honey, salmon and capers spot. Whether sweet or savory, all or cucumber and hummus for around of the Knishery’s knishes are priced $5. They also have a selection of om- at an average of about $4.75. Their elets, sandwiches and vegan baked sheer variety, from broccoli knishes goods that end up costing around to blueberry cheese knishes, is as- $5 with their handy 10% student dis- tounding. You could also opt for a count. bagel for $4.95 too, though I’d defi- nitely recommend trying one of the Email Ria Mittal ALEX TRAN | WSN actual knishes. Vegetarian friendly at [email protected]. A sign outside of Matto Coffee. The small shop is featured on our list of 5 or Less Eats . MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020 Washington Square News | Culture 5

Tisch First-Year’s Black Swan Magazine Makes Debut

other artistic photography anchor much Swanson wanted to seize the oppor- Swanson as a base to create movies. of the pages, accompanied by profiles of tunity to reach beyond the confines of “New York just has this energy I’ve young creatives and original artwork. his comfort zone. He decided to create always gravitated towards,” Swanson The second issue is the first to be a part an original, print magazine, inspired said. “There’s this pulse in the city and of Async Blue, an art collective of artists by the musician Frank Ocean who did everybody has a story to tell.” and curators who work to support and the very same. The abundance of proximate talent promote the work of other members of “Frank Ocean is not in the magazine proved too tempting, and development the collective, co-founded by Swanson business,” Swanson said. “He’s an art- on the second issue officially com- alongside Tisch first-year, Lukas Shee- ist, of course, but the fact that he made menced in September. The larger scale han. As such, the magazine carries the a magazine just proved to me that I pushed Swanson to better his editing collective’s label on the inside cover and could do that too.” and graphic design skills in order to pro- claims the status as the first ever work by He then began work on what would duce a professional product. the newly formed group, which is cur- become the first issue, a 45-page book- “Consistent thematic elements are rently working on an assortment of new let focused on fashion. Since his days important in any product I do… I want- material to soon be released. of scouring store racks, clothing had ed there to be a flow,” Swanson said. “Working with Cole was really in- always been something enigmatic for “As you flip through it, the next page spiring. He’s a big goofball, but he has Swanson. For him, it was an ideal medi- shouldn’t be jarring from the last.” serious ambition,” Sheehan said. “I um to achieve the publication’s overar- In addition to the print magazine, think if you ask anyone who has worked ching goal of having a tangible catalog of the Black Swan Magazine website sells closely with him, we all want to see young people and their creative voices. related merchandise including tote Cole win, because he wants all of his “With clothing, you don’t have to say bags and lighters. friends to win.” a word and can make such a bold state- For the moment, the magazine is a For Swanson, the magazine is only a ment,” Swanson said. necessary outlet for Swanson to collect recent piece of his long developing and The ambitious project was set to be and showcase the most dynamic young ever expanding creative vision. The son completed by May 2019 without a sec- creativity he can find. It’s clear from his of filmmakers, Swanson grew up in Los ond installment on Swanson’s radar. calm, yet rich passion for the project that JAKE CAPRIOTTI | WSN Angeles and immersed himself in the However, something tempted him to the mission is more than just to cash in Tisch freshman Cole Swanson reads his Black Swan Magazine in Washington Square city’s culture for as much inspiration mark the magazine as a first issue, not ig- on the resurgence of print media. Park. The sophomore issue of the magazine was published on February 29. as he could possibly gather. Swanson noring its potential to evolve into a series Black Swan is a platform to legiti- looked back fondly on the days spent into something larger. mize the youth as an artistic force that By CHAD EVANS than a month ago. exploring L.A. by car with his friends In the late summer of 2019, Swanson deserves recognition and professional Staff Writer Black Swan Magazine, a nod to Swan- and visiting top shopping spots just relocated to New York City to study consideration. Running a hand over the son’s surname, is rooted in fashion and to marvel at the clothing and study film and television production at Tisch. crisp matte cover and turning its sturdy The photograph of Tisch first-year, provides an expansive scope on youth current trends. Once in New York, he found himself pages makes this goal feel realized. It’s Cole Swanson, cast in a monochrome art and culture. Its 160 page sophomore During his senior year of high school, surrounded by an expansive communi- then that the reader can’t look away and of hazy purples on the cover of Black issue was released Feb. 29, featuring Swanson was one of a select few chosen ty of young people eager to collaborate rightfully so. Swanson is one to watch. Swan Magazine felt vaguely nostalgic. the creative collaboration of dozens of by his school to receive funding for a with one another and express them- Instead, the magazine I was holding young artists at NYU and across the U.S. senior project of his choice. An actor, selves artistically. It was a situation that Email Chad Evans was created by Swanson, himself, less Conceptual fashion editorials and writer and director of films at heart, mirrored the desirability the city had for at [email protected].

This First Year Multidisciplinary Artist Does It All

By ALEX CHRISTIANO partially inspired by one of her favorite getting a tattoo done. Contributing Writer directors — David Lynch. Solomon Solomon’s interest in tattooing found that film allowed her to expand started when she got her zodiac sign A quick glance at Gallatin first-year her interest in expression and identity tattooed on her ankle. That first tat- Liv Solomon’s Instagram tells you all as she directed music videos for close too unlocked a world of unique artists, you need to know about the depth of friends’ songs. styles and new forms of expression. As her artistic talent. Her pages, @livsol- Along with film, Solomon also Solomon’s interest in visual art merged omon and @livmarked, are filled with started to expand her passion for with her fascination with tattoo artists, fascinating portraits, expressive draw- drawing and painting thanks to her numerous friends and family mem- ings and unique tattoos that she has friends’ support. bers encouraged her to start tattooing personally designed. On top of that, “Drawing became more than a habit her own designs. she has also modeled for the likes of to keep me distracted,” Solomon said. Once she found herself surrounded Calvin Klein, New York Magazine and Her friends and family were always by an entirely new community at NYU, Parade Underwear. fascinated and intrigued by her work, Solomon realized the potential for her Solomon’s artistic journey started which motivated her to draw even more. newfound passion. After buying a tat- well before she was a full-time student As she continued to work with visual too gun and the necessary supplies, she balancing a part-time gig as a tattoo art- art, she took art classes and used a lot of set out to start practicing the craft. ist and model. Originally working with her work in her portfolio when apply- “As I learned more about tattooing, photography in her hometown of Los ing to college. Solomon knew she want- I realized it’s something that I can to- Angeles, Solomon moved to New York ed to go to a school that offered art, but tally do,” Solomon said. “I’m making City for high school. She explained that felt like Gallatin’s individualized pro- money, I’m doing something that I love “naturally photography came as a gate- gram would be the best fit. and my job right now is to literally give way to apply to school” in New York. “I needed to go to Gallatin when I something to someone else. That’s so Surrounded by other artistic stu- realized that I’m so fascinated with so cool, holy sh-t!” dents, Solomon immediately found much other stuff”, Solomon said. Her love for tattooing has inspired herself inspired while taking art classes. Solomon plans on combining art her to one day open her own shop, Additionally, her high school offered an classes with media, politics, identity where she hopes to emphasize a person- entire month where students are able to and gender studies to interpose her al relationship with each of her clients. ALEXANDRA CHAN | WSN focus on extracurricular activities. Sol- work in our contemporary world. Her Solomon’s excitement for all of her Gallatin first-year Liv Solomon pursues several art forms in her free time. In addition omon took advantage of that to form a ultimate goal is to form a focus around art is obvious, and anyone who meets to photography, she has also ventured into film, modeling, and drawing tattoos. photo project on her friends’ personal identity expression and performativity. her will instantly feel her infectious per- expression through fashion. Like many Gallatin students, she feels sonality and driven attitude. It’s that mon explained that the rest of the jobs mostly focuses on expressing herself Solomon’s main inspiration for all of grateful for the freedom that Gallatin personal and friendly approach that has she’s gotten are through Instagram, through all of the other artistic outlets her work stems from individual expres- provides her in her studies. led her to grow her Instagram page to modeling for brands like Teeth Maga- she’s developed over the years. sion and identity, as she says that “pho- “Orienting myself with the world a sizable following, from which she’s zine, Parade and Adidas. Regardless of the route Solomon tography and film were the only way I around me, to be able to have the free- been able to grow her tattoo page and “I’m just lucky enough to be sur- chooses to take after NYU, her passion could express myself properly.” While dom and environment to really be aware work with brands. rounded by creative people who want and bubbling personality will carry we talked, she constantly referenced and learn about the world around me, Most of Solomon’s modeling jobs me to be a part of their work,” she said. her far. She’s already demonstrated her fascination with her friends, self-ex- it is just really exciting,” Solomon said. have come from work with close friends. Despite her recent work, Solo- her unique ability to forge friendships pression and capturing someone’s per- At NYU, Solomon might be best “I got to be a part of this really awe- mon hasn’t fully accepted modeling and apply them in creative spheres. For sonality in a photo, film or drawing. known for the numerous tattoos she’s some project that a bunch of my friends as her new path. those looking to see more of her work, Never satisfied with just one out- done. Maybe you’ve seen her tattoo were in,” Solomon said. “I know I can’t be in that world and check out her Instagram. let of expression, Solomon wanted to account on instagram, where she posts The project she’s referring to is a be happy,” Solomon said. pursue other disciplines aside from flash sheets and completed work. It’s shoot done for Calvin Klein’s 50th an- She attributes most of her modeling Email Alex Christiano photography. Her next choice was film, also the best way to contact her about niversary, no simple achievement. Solo- work to the friendships she’s made, and at [email protected]. 6 Washington Square News MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020

[email protected] ARTS Edited by KAYLEE DEFREITAS and ETHAN ZACK Tisch Dance Program Students Call for Societal Change

By SASHA COHEN Her intention showed throughout Performing Arts Editor the piece, exemplified by the lighting that shadowed the dancers. Each of the two Excited supporters holding bouquets dancers’ movements contrasted aggres- of roses anxiously awaited Tisch’s Second sive and relaxed steps with moments of Avenue Dance Company’s March con- fragility. Pellicane-Hart plans to work cert to begin. The concert, “Investigating with Equality Now, a leading organiza- the WE,” provided choreographers the tion that promotes equality for women in opportunity to create a dance that com- the legal system. bined their art form and a problem they “The Persistence of Flowerhood” was are passionate about. Of the 10 students in choreographed by senior Morgan Amirah the company, six of them showcased their Burns. “My piece was really inspired by the pieces alongside a piece choreographed by love I have for nature and Mother Earth, faculty choreographer Elizabeth Coker and sunflowers have always been my favor- each night from March 5-7. ite flower.” Burns said. Senior Austin Coats choreographed Through this thought process, she “Invisible People.” He was inspired by a decided to discuss humanity’s ignorance homeless woman he saw in Bryant Park over the natural world’s degradation. digging through trash cans. He recog- It began with a dancer sitting on a nized how so many people watch these mint green toilet while a video showing human beings and do nothing to help ev- his face played behind him. Eventually, ery single day. seven dancers embodying seeds entered. “You could go out on the street and The movement had a cyclical, playful feel, ALEXANDRA CHAN | WSN experience this piece again, and you most often repeating a few motifs through- Student dancers performing “cellE.K.T SocieT.Y.” Second Avenue Dance Company’s March Concert “Investigating the We” enables likely will,” Coats said. out its duration. choreographers to shine a spotlight on prevailing issues through dance and movement. Coats wanted to create a piece that de- Burns partnered with a non-profit or- picted avoidance and assistance through ganization on the Lower East Side called human and through the women who lost her piece “You are Seen. You are Felt.” The who have really embodied this notion of his choreography. As for the movement, Earth Celebrations and the organization’s their lives. Frey’s choreography demon- music was a spoken word piece written by being fearless and being brave and show- the extensions and lifts were reminiscent founder Felicia Young. She plans to lead strated heartache through movement Dr. Jennifer Rae Myers, who performed at ing me the way, this kind of forward pro- of ballet, but the combination maintained talkback sessions in Tisch School of the that resembled struggling, moments of “Black Girl Collective.” While the music jection in my life even when I wanted to a funky contemporary style throughout Arts’ Dance Department about creating deafening silence and powerful imagery. was complex, the stage and costume de- step back,” Padierna said. the piece. For his community engage- sustainable art in the 21st century. He urged audiences to continue to spread signs were very simple. Daniels’ dancing The five female performers command- ment element, Coats felt inspired to place Inspired by Jaime Black’s installation, awareness about this atrocity. complimented the contrasting stimuli to ed the stage with their bold, sharp and receptacles in the Tisch dance building “Jaime Black and the REDress Project,’’ As an adolescent, senior Sarai Dan- create a coherent piece. concise dancing. Their costumes were a to collect clothing and dry food for the which informed individuals about the iels struggled with discovering who she The final student piece, “I am here,” rich burgundy color and featured harness- Salvation Army. large number of murdered and missing wanted to be. After attending an event at portrayed the strong women in choreogra- es that resembled warriors. When asked how many donations he re- indigenous women in North America, se- NYU called “Black Girl Collective,” she pher Daniel Padierna’s life and how they “Investigating the WE” acted as a re- ceived, Coats said, “So far, I think I might nior Maclean Frey wanted to dedicate his felt inspired by other black women and broke archetypal female norms that the minder that art can be activism. The danc- have to make 10 trips to 14th street.” dance to all of these lost lives in addition to looked up to them as role models. By be- media typically features. es were beautiful, compelling and the per- “For women. By women,” opened with raising awareness about this serious issue. ing involved with a campus program called “All of my work is inspired by my child- formers were talented, but it is undeniably a bright white screen. Senior Riana Pelli- “There has been over 4,000 women Women of Excellence, Strength and Tenac- hood,” Padierna said. meaningful that these young artists want- cane-Hart wanted to discuss how domes- and children who have gone missing ity, she focused on building a sisterhood Growing up without a male figure, ed to make a change in the community. So tic violence often lurks in the shadows of and this has gone totally unnoticed by with other young black women through Padierna looked up to the women who many people say they care about an issue, our everyday lives and how to start a dia- the government and the people of Cana- discussions about gender-racial identity. taught him to embrace his own unique yet never actually do anything to make a logue regarding domestic abuse’s effect on da,” Maclean said. “I really think this piece gives you a masculinity. While he viewed these women difference. But the SADC used dance as communication, domestic abuse stereo- His dance, “Red. excavation,” saw five small insight into how we have to kind as strong, he disliked that television shows a platform to eloquently raise awareness types and its definition. dancers dressed in various vibrant shades of develop into ourselves, develop into always depicted men as heroes and women and inspire others to help make the world “My piece was really important to me of red. The color choice echoed the red who we are, be proud of who we are as inferior. Naturally, Pierna decided to a better place through their work. because I am sure like a lot of people who dresses that hung from the ceiling in and so that was a really beautiful pro- create a dance that empowered women. did similar works tonight, it comes from a Black’s installation, associating red with cess,” Daniels said. “I really wanted to emulate the physical Email Sasha Cohen very personal spot,” Pellicane-Hart said. the lifeblood that flows through every At the performance, Daniels danced in and emotional realness of these women at [email protected]. NYU Alum Previews Poignant New Album

By NICOLAS PEDRERO-SETZER it meant to put art out there in such a troubling ing finale that reflects Church’s current ideology Music Editor climate. After prolonged pensiveness, it seems of honesty and understanding. he’s reached the conclusion that times like these With regards to his album’s narrative arc, Lost in a Dantesque forest forged from the call for honesty and understanding, emotions he Church stated that “what [he] learned in film fires of breakup, anxiety about the state of the na- aims to convey with his latest record. school has always played into [his] music.” tion and absolute confusion about his life’s trajec- Church expressed that working on “Through There’s a dramatic direction underlying the al- tory, Alex Brown Church confesses that his latest a Dark Wood” allowed him to truly “dig into bum’s succession that works like a meditative ex- album is the product of turmoil — a testament to heart-break through soul-searching,” a valuably hale, capturing intense disquiet and converting it the brutality of the creative process. torturous process that seems to have changed into peacefulness through thought. “‘Through A Dark Wood’ is about a period of him. On tracks like “Back to the Wind” and “Fear “I didn’t set out to make the album like time” stated Church. “It’s a work of experimen- of Failure,” Church whole-heartedly professes his that on purpose, but it just turned out that tation and self-reflection, and I feel like I achieved anxiousness about taking on adult responsibili- way” Church said. what I wanted to achieve.” ties and facing defeat time and time again. He’s As a map for Church’s emotional exploration After grappling with the dissatisfaction never sounded as vulnerable and as a result his over the latter half of the last decade, “Through A brought about by his previous and never-to-be- songs carry more weight than ever before. Dark Wood” guides the listener from suffocating released artistic venture, an album that he’s de- “I would say this album was totally influenced woodland despair into cathartic serenity. scribed as poetically experimental but ultimately by my experience [apropos of his recent years of The last two tracks, “Frank O’Hara” and just disappointing, “Through A Dark Wood” sees distress]” said Church. “Two of Us” radiate with the same intensity as Church embracing structure, simplicity and sin- The echoes of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan the light at the end of a tunnel. For an album cerity as a vessel for emotional release. In Church’s still ring in his voice, but his message is more per- etched in the distraught, it’s finale projects an words: “The result is a catharsis record.” sonal than ever. Each song resonates with liber- immense amount of hope. Church is somewhere Church’s decision to abandon intricacy in ated worries, painting a beautifully haunting pic- much different than when he started working on favor of clarity lends a wholly relatable angle ture of a man coming to terms with his current the album: he’s managed to escape his qualms to his work that appeared to be missing in the condition of dejection. and now he’s got a beautiful, musical diary about past. Choosing to “wear his heart on his sleeve,” “I was aware of where I was at and I was con- his journey that the whole world can listen to and Church stated that the fact that these are his most sidering what each song would be about [during find comfort in seeing their same worries vocal- PHOTO COURTESY OF SHANE MCCAULEY “straightforward lyrics out of any of his records” the writing process]” Church said. ized so delicately. Alex Brown Church, better known as Sea Wolf, is an NYU alum and Los Angeles based indie folk musician. After 6 years since his allows him to be vulnerable in a day and age that As a result, the album takes on a cinematic last album “Song Spells, No. 1: Cedarsmoke,” he has just released demands “sincerity.” The anxiousness produced narrative that explores a myriad of emotions that Email Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer “Through A Dark Wood,” a record which is, in his word, “catharsis.” by the 2016 elections made him reevaluate what ultimately come together in an optimistically lov- at [email protected]. MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020 Washington Square News | Arts 7

NYU Graduate’s ‘Under the Tree’ Faurschou Foundation Is an Emotionally Intense Depiction Fosters Global of Mental Illness and Grief Connection

By DANI HERRERA how her world is tainted by what a very dark and emotionally challeng- Staff Writer she’s gone through, what she’s deal- ing script. Evans recalls how painful it ing with and the illness she faces,” was to create a world embedded with “I think there’s a lot of beauty Evans said. “It was this jigsaw puzzle that level of sadness and the physical in sadness,” Maxx Evans said. The to figure out how to create a story, and psychological toll it took on him. young director’s captivating yet mel- what informs it, how do we create “There were days on set when it ancholic film was recently selected an accurate, artistic, respectful de- was very hard to watch,” Evans said. to compete for the Battle of the Film piction of a very misunderstood “It was very emotional, especially Schools’ first 2020 screening. mental illness?” because the actors were so good, but Battle of the Film Schools is a Beautifully heartbreaking, the I felt terrible putting them through short film competition that showcas- film demonstrates Evans’ skill and these situations. But I have to remind es the work of student filmmakers in attention to detail, particularly the myself that what I love about push- New York. Evans’ film, “Under the emphasis on psychologically accurate ing the boundary with work like this Tree,” was one of two works selected portrayals of mental illness. is that I hope that people do react, to represent NYU in the competi- “I wasn’t content with saying cra- and feel, and are moved by it.” tion. The nomination attests to the zy, that’s a word that’s misconstrued, Despite the difficulty of inten- success of the film, but its true beau- and it makes people look sick, and tionally writing people into unimag- ty lies in the amount of effort and there’s more to it than that,” Evans inably painful situations, Evans’ goal attention to detail that went into the said. “So I actually met with a lot was to elicit an emotional response production process. of psychiatrists when I was writing from the audience and help them Evans is a writer and director the film because I wanted to get to understand the differences between who graduated from Tisch School the bottom of what this character the real world and the world as it is ALEXANDRA BENTZIEN | WSN of the Arts in 2018, where he dou- had, how to define it in a way that perceived by the damaged character. Ai Weiwei’s piece, “Two Figures,” is a life-size work of a plaster-cast man and wife lying ble majored in Cinema Studies and wasn’t generic and crazy. It’s too Though he understands the audience on a mattress, with a pile of red seeds surrounding the man’s head. This was used as a reference to the Tang Dynasty poem, Love Seeds, which inspired the title of the exhibit. Film Production. During his time at easy to say that.” may view it through a subjective lens, Tisch, Evans was involved in produc- Evans also brought his experience he wanted people to sympathize with tion and set design, but he ultimately in set design to the film, making sure the character. By ALEXANDRA BENTZIEN sung over a video presenting the hor- wanted to direct. it was an integral part of the story. Evans efforts paid off. “Under the Staff Writer rific human cost and trauma of war, “Under the Tree” was his thesis Because the film itself has very little Tree” has been recognized in oth- with visceral images specifically high- project. Inspired by the psychology dialogue, Evans and his team had to er film competitions including the Nestled in a sidestreet of Brook- lighting the gruesome effects of con- classes he took, Evans decided to cen- find innovative ways to tell the sto- Chandler International Film Festi- lyn’s Greenpoint neighborhood is the flict on children. On the other side of ter his project on grief, parents and ry and convey important messages. val, where it earned Evans the “Best sleek and modern Faurschou Founda- the wall stands Christian Lemmerz’s film. After pitching the idea, Evans This was achieved through tiny, eas- Student Filmmaker” award. tion, an art gallery currently home to “The Last God,” another life-size and his team received a small grant ily missed details that actually make Evans is currently working in film the group exhibition The Red Bean statue of white marble; it resembles that helped fund the project. all of the difference: objects strewn production, and he plans on apply- Grows in the South, presenting polit- Jesus with outstretched, beckoning Set in suburban Albany, “Under throughout the home as well as mut- ing the skills he has gained as well ical and cultural works by renowned hands, though its effect is less than the Tree” is an emotionally effective ed tones throughout the film. as the connections he has made to contemporary international artists welcoming, at once intriguing and portrayal of untreated mental illness. “Every single thing was well his future works. including Ai Weiwei, Yoko Ono, An- unsettling as it is buried under a high- It follows a woman as she grieves thought out, every placement of ev- “If there’s anything I learned it’s selm Kiefer, Robert Rauschenberg ly realistic carved sheet. the unexpected loss of her young ery piece of furniture, every moment, that there’s so many people that want and Cai Guo-Qiang, among others. It is this acute realism that urges daughter and tries to come to terms every costume, every light, every soft to direct, but nobody’s handing you The exhibition is easy to take in, one not to look away, despite a nag- with the reality of the situation. As breath of the camera was so well- that opportunity,” Evans said. “So if physically: sectioned off into six spac- ging feeling of disturbance and un- the days pass, she falls in and out of thought-out,” Evans said. you want to do that you have to go es, the gallery is the perfect size and certainty which underscores much memories, and the true story comes Evans’ professionalism also comes out and do it yourself.” very manageable to navigate, each of the art. That the art is so close to together piece by piece. through in the script. The portrayal room displaying only a few art works. life, in its physical look as well as in “Suddenly this movie was not of dead children, mourning parents Email Dani Herrera However, the concurrent themes of its political and cultural commentary, about the woman’s condition, but and the permanence of loss called for at [email protected]. violence and globalization as well as is precisely what makes it so compel- the intimacy with which they are ex- ling. The best demonstration of this perienced is intense. At times it can is Edward and Nancy Redding Kien- be overwhelming to engage with due holz’s “The Ozymandias Parade,” a to the grand scale and subsequent im- massive mixed media tableau which mersive quality of many of the pieces. presents replicas of guns and gre- The centerpiece of the first room nades on top of stacks of dollar bills, is Cai Guo-Qiang’s “A Boat with a leader upside down on a horse, a Dreams,” a lifesize production of a torn American flag and a skeleton wooden boat full of glowing red paper in uniform. The installation is filled lanterns that hangs from the ceiling. with symbolism demanding a reac- The boat is a metaphor for journey tion, proving that the exhibit is not and connection, between past histo- one to walk through and quickly take ries and current events and between pictures in. The gallery is not merely cultures. The room adjacent is a vid- a trendy new spot, but an experience eo installation by Richard Mosse, which encourages reflection and pro- a giant triptych which presents the vides the space to do so. experience refugees have travelling by The gallery opened to the public ship and arriving on foreign shores. at the end of last year and is the lat- The images themselves are fascinat- est exhibition space established by ing, presented in slow-motion and the Faurschou Foundation, headed almost three-dimensional in grayscale by Danish collector Jens Faurschou, black-and-white thermal camera. whose goal, according to the founda- The movement of the water and tion’s website, is to cultivate cultural the almost translucent bodies are exchange through carefully curated mesmerizing: one frequently gets the exhibits highlighting works by artists feeling of becoming a part of the art from across the globe. The current itself interacting with the variety of assembly of works, either acquired works. Ai Weiwei’s piece, “Two Fig- through auction or through direct ures,” is a life-size plaster-cast man communication with the artists, and wife lying on a mattress, with showcases an attention to acknowl- a pile of red seeds surrounding the edging art both as a physical product man’s head, a reference to the Tang to be consumed and a serious form of Dynasty poem, “Love Seeds,” which creation with the power to facilitate inspired the title of the exhibit. greater awareness for the effects of The poem’s motif of longing and global crises. yearning is echoed in different ways PHOTO COURTESY OF MAXX EVANS throughout the gallery. Yoko Ono’s Email Alexandra Bentzien Director Maxx Evans on set for his short film, “Under the Tree.” Evans’s film was selected as one of two NYU pieces to compete “Happy Xmas” is a cry for peace, at [email protected]. in the Battle of the Film Schools. 8 Washington Square News MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020

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GOVERNMENT The WHO’s Emergency Notification System is Behind the Times health risk to other States […] and to poten- ty to our own evaluations, which were made Jiang Yanyong, a semi-retired military sur- a vacuum of alerts until a sudden surge tially require a coordinated international on the basis of second-hand information un- geon, was one of the first to show that China of global importance: the declaration of a response,” and to serve as a call for action for verified by an authoritative third party. covered up the outbreak. After exposing the PHEIC. Such a situation not only dramati- the world in combating serious diseases. Dr. Peter Piot — one of the doctors who government’s cover-up, both the Minister of cally narrows the window for international Though the WHO emergency com- discovered the Ebola virus — voiced his con- Health and the Mayor of Beijing were fired disease control efforts but also disregards the mittee explained the possibility that the cerns about the flawed process of PHEIC, for mismanagement of the situation. With- impact of the hundreds of thousands of doc- By BINCHENG MAO coronavirus may reach countries with weak writing that “the International Health Regu- out an alert system publicized by the WHO, tors who already put their lives on the line to Contributing Writer health care systems, this complete change of lations’ all-or-nothing approach must reform. whistleblowers like Jiang were the only pro- fight the virus. heart left many wondering: is an all-or-noth- In most emergencies, there is a spectrum of tection against misinformation that interna- This current COVID-19 outbreak has On Thursday, Jan. 31, the World Health ing approach the best way to control our alerts–think of hurricanes with levels of se- tional communities were forced to accept, shown mankind that diseases are a serious Organization declared a Public Health Emer- global outbreak? verity from Category 1 to Category 5–and thus missing the precious time for disease threat and that if we do not learn from our gency of International Concern over the Unfortunately, this all-or-nothing meth- it should not be a binary decision for health.” control preparations. mistakes, history can repeat itself. It is time COVID-19 outbreak, reversing the decision odology of declaring emergencies has ren- Moreover, by only releasing a single decla- Even if the WHO had the current PHE- for the WHO to reform its PHEIC system it had made just one week beforehand. dered the world unable to prepare for such ration indicating extreme severity, the WHO IC system at the beginning of the SARS and introduce a spectrum of alert levels for The PHEIC status was established un- crises. In the almost three months since has left the world vulnerable in the face of pos- outbreak in 2002, the international com- disease outbreaks. der the International Health Regulations in COVID-19 has emerged, the WHO has been sible cover-ups and delayed release of infor- munity might not have been able to combat 2005, two years after the SARS outbreak. It paralyzed by the limitations of the PHEIC mation by governments of infected regions. the initial misinformation coming out from Email Bincheng Mao has since been employed to indicate “public system. This left the international communi- During the SARS outbreak for instance, local governments. This approach creates at [email protected].

CULTURE Believing Survivors Still Matters than 30 people Cosby allegedly harassed, as- legally, there’s a narrative of rape being rare other authorities. According to a survey by I was asked this one too many times, and saulted or raped, all of whom came forward and, often, prompted or provoked by the Stop Street Harassment, 81% of women here’s my answer: the only person I confid- with public testimonies. victim instead of initiated by the perpetra- have experienced sexual harassment. Nine ed in at the time didn’t believe me, defend- “There’s no way you would have anyone tor. Historically, using U.S. history as an out of 10 victims of rape will be female or ed the abuser and I felt embarrassed to tell believe that Mr. Weinstein was going to re- example, rape used to be a weapon used by assigned-female-at-birth, and one out of anybody else. I thought, “Well, if she didn’t ceive a fair and impartial trial,” the post on cis male settlers against indigenous natives six women in the U.S. will be assaulted in believe me, who would?” By ANNA-DMITRY MURATOVA @billcosby’s Instagram read. “Here’s the in the areas they craved to conquer. their life as reported by the Rape, Abuse & I’m not alone. Many people feel like Deputy Managing Editor question that should haunt all Americans, Religiously, taking Christian fundamen- Incest National Network. According to the they couldn’t report due to others’ disbe- especially wealthy and famous men...Where talism for example, many argue for the cis National Sexual Violence Resource Center, lief. Instagram account @whyididntreport Content warning: this article contains do we go in this country to find fairness women’s submission to their husbands, rape is the most underreported crime in collects stories of survivors, and too many mentions of rape and discusses sexual and impartiality in the judicial system; and including sexually, regardless of their want the U.S. with 63% of assaults not reported read along the lines of “I was 16 and tried violence. where do we go in this country to find Due to engage in sex. One of the many mod- to the police. Even at NYU, with a student to tell my friends, but they didn’t believe Process? [sic]” ern preachers, Lori Alexander, or The body of over 50,000 at the New York cam- me” and “My own family didn’t believe Last Tuesday, Harvey Weinstein was This shows we live in a society of preda- Transformed Wife, argued for the impos- pus alone, only 173 have reported a form of me.” Many survivors of sexual abuse don’t convicted after a prolonged trial, which was tors believing in each other’s innocence, be sibility of marital rape being a sex crime sexual harassment to Title IX, which indi- report what’s happened to them, as they momentous for the #MeToo movement. it genuinely or in an attempt to clear their because in her opinion, wives owe sex to cates a low reporting rate. don’t think they’ll be believed. If people After deliberation, the jury found the Hol- own name. If perpetrators, even after con- their husbands. Here, we ought to ask ourselves: why? know stories of other victims who weren’t lywood film mogul guilty of two felony sex viction, can believe one another, then why Societally and legally, victims are usually Why don’t victims of sexual violence report believed, why should they assume it’ll be crimes. Right after his conviction, Bill Cos- can’t we believe survivors — mainly cis interrogated way before the perpetrator is it? What’s stopping them? any different for them? by’s official Instagram, run and curated by female survivors, for the sake of this argu- asked for their testimony. Such questions as Of course, there isn’t a single answer to In a society of perpetrators believing his spokesperson Andrew Wyatt, posted a ment — in their experience of being violat- “what were you wearing?” or “how long did such a complicated question we’ve been in each other’s presumed innocence, why statement of support for Weinstein, attest- ed by those perpetrators? the physical contact last?” are often asked of asking for decades. However, disbelief in can’t we believe survivors, many of whom ing to his alleged innocence. Almost every sex crime trial bases itself those who file Title IX complaints after the victim’s credibility constitutes part of risk everything by coming forward with Cosby, formerly a famous comedian and around “he said, she said, they said” struc- they report an instance of sexual violence. the problem. Many sexual assault victims, their story? Victims of sexual violence, of all presently a convicted sex offender, was sen- ture unless there’s concrete proof, like Their answers will determine, in the eyes of who report or have publicly called out the genders and sexualities, deserve better than tenced to 10 years in prison in September CCTV video-footage. Yet, in such cases as those questioning, whether violence took perpetrator long after the assault, end up be- agonizing over whether they’ll be trusted 2018. There’s a trail of sexual violence be- Dr. Ford v. Justice Brett Kavanaugh, Jus- place, regardless of the mental or physical ing asked the same dreaded question: why with their own narrative if they choose to hind this man, from drugging and raping tice Kavanaugh’s — a cis man’s — absence pain it might’ve inflicted upon the victim. didn’t you say something sooner? From Dr. speak out about the abuse they’ve endured. then-aspiring singer Sunni Welles in the of physical evidence was chosen over Dr. With this considered, the statistics paint Ford to Timothy Heller, who accused Mel- 60s to forcibly kissing a tennis player Linda Ford’s, a cis woman’s. Why? a saddening picture of sexual violence anie Martinez of raping her, the question Email Anna-Dmitry Muratova Kirkpatrick in 1981. In fact, there are more Historically, religiously, societally and instances being reported to the police or almost always gets thrown into the mix. at [email protected].

INTERNATIONAL Stand Against Hindu Fascism Mussolini in the party’s early days — es- up at President Trump’s “Howdy Modi” of the BJP, and his Hindu fascist agenda the increasing popularity of the far-right pouses the fascist ideology of Hindutva. event held in Houston in September of have long been supported by many Indian and right-wing terrorism in countries such Hindutva equates Indian national identity last year, cheering and applauding rau- Americans. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak as India, Brazil, the U.S. and the Philip- with Hindu identity and enables the forc- cously as the two far-right leaders who have Sangh, a terrorist organization according pines. The BJP is part of the internation- ible suppression of non-Hindus and low- both invoked anti-Muslim sentiment held to the Terrorism Research and Analysis al rise of politicians weaponizing religion caste Hindus. Recent policies put forth hands and embraced. Consortium, who some call the paramil- and nationality to foment hatred against By ASHA RAMACHANDRAN by BJP supporters include the Citizenship Far too many Indian Americans, es- itary wing of BJP, has its largest overseas marginalized communities to the point Deputy Opinion Editor Amendment Act, passed by parliament in pecially Hindus, have been complicit in presence in the U.S. where hundreds have been attacked by December. It provides a path to citizenship the BJP’s fascism through their support As Hindu fascist terror escalates, partic- its supporters. My dad is the odd one out in his fami- for refugees of every South Asian faith but of Modi and their utter silence on Hin- ularly in the wake of the Delhi pogrom, it is If Modi supporters in the U.S. can turn ly. While the rest of the family are devout, Islam. Under the disguise of patriotism, dutva terrorism. important to challenge Hindutva in every up by the tens of thousands, even as the fundamentalist Hindus who support Hindu fascists politically persecute and But there is no room to be silent any- way possible — from confronting family Indian government commits barbaric acts Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the subject minorities who do not fit their more. The last week of violence in New back home to mobilizing in the streets. It of violence in Muslim-majority Kashmir Bharatiya Janata Party, my dad is a staunch Hindutva profile to violence. Delhi, India’s capital, was akin to a po- is essential that diaspora Indians also chal- at the same time, how is it that demon- atheist and absolutely loathes Hindu fas- Hindutva has inspired terrorism and grom, a state-sanctioned week of riots lenge BJP-aligned organizations such as the strations against BJP only draw hundreds cism. As the BJP has consolidated political mob lynchings of marginalized people and mob lynchings committed against a Overseas Friends of BJP, the Vishwa Hin- in the U.S.? Resistance is so weak because power, I have watched my dad furiously across India, especially targeted against marginalized religious group and histori- du Parishad of America, and the Hindu Islamophobia and Hindu fascism are rave about how much he despises the BJP Muslims and Dalits (low-caste people). cally a precursor to genocide. Hindu mobs Swayamsevak Sanghin, the international pervasive. With Hindu fascist violence and how fascism and religious fundamen- There are some Indian Americans who burnt down mosques and planted flags of wing of RSS, in their efforts to help legit- threatening the lives of Muslims more and talism are destroying India. Despite his ad- have been protesting BJP fascism and the Hindu deities on the ashes, set fire to Mus- imize and spread Hindu fascism. more each day, it is more urgent than ever mirably strong convictions, he is extremely Delhi pogrom, as rallies of hundreds of lim-owned businesses and homes and beat Ethnonationalism against immigrants to reject Hindutva, organize against BJP- reluctant to confront his BJP-supporting people have been held across the country and killed Muslims openly in the streets. and refugees along with Islamophobia aligned groups in the U.S. and stand in sol- family members back home, likely because in the last week, including a protest orga- These mobs were comprised of BJP sup- and anti-Semitism as well as other factors idarity with the Muslim community. he wants to avoid stirring tensions. nized by NYU’s South Asia Society — porters and even police themselves. seem to be fueling fascism’s rise globally. The BJP, India’s ruling political par- but this is not nearly enough. A crowd of Hindutva has deep roots in the Indian Common themes such as racism, xeno- Email Asha Ramachandran ty — whose founders praised Hitler and about 50,000 Indian Americans showed diaspora. Prime Minister Modi, the leader phobia, misogyny, and militarism underlie at [email protected]. MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020 Washington Square News | Opinion 9

CULTURE

Stop Celebrating Disordered Eating Habits

eerily mirrored the methods Adele has been linked to — raised concern when I became dangerously underweight. I was eventually diagnosed with an- orexia and sent to a residential treatment center. Why is it that my restrictive behaviors were eventually seen for what they were — ex- By HELEN WAJDA tremely unhealthy — while Adele’s continue Deputy Opinion Editor to be praised? STAFF EDITORIAL The ugly truth is that disordered eating pat- Content warning: this article discusses eating terns are often only deemed harmful for people disorders. who are thin or underweight. A glaring example of this is NBC’s “The Biggest Loser,” a reality Over the past year, Adele’s dramatic weight TV show where contestants undertake extreme loss has sparked headlines. As more photos of the diets and punishing gym routines in order to lose Expanding Accessibility singer have emerged, media outlets have labeled the most weight and win a cash prize. While the her transformation “pretty d-mn amazing” and show was briefly taken off-air due to criticism and praised her “impossibly tiny” waist. The majority has since been rebranded as a health and wellness to Paid Sick Leave of the media — and my peers — have also made competition, the premise and content are largely connections between Adele’s weight loss and her the same: contestants have to lose more weight supposed dedication to health. A source revealed than their peers each week in order to stay in that her transformation wasn’t a result of focusing the running and are forced to exercise until they Over the past week, the number of case of coronavirus was reported in New on thinness, but instead stemmed from a shift to- vomit, encouraged to restrict calories and subject coronavirus cases in New York State has York City, Pereyra called out of work wards trying to be the “healthiest mom possible.” to verbal abuse. risen, leading Governor Andrew Cuomo with flu-like symptoms while providing a The headlines haven’t all been positive — some This encouragement of disordered habits in to declare a state of emergency. As more doctor’s note. Because he could not call have also spoken out about the danger of focus- people who are not clearly underweight extends cases are diagnosed, the Centers for Dis- at least two hours before his 7 a.m. shift ing on physical appearance. However, the wide- beyond the show. People who inhabit larger ease Control and Prevention has recom- (the store was empty until 6 a.m.), he was spread emphasis on Adele’s supposed improved bodies are often praised for starving themselves mended that employers encourage sick written up for not coming to work. health highlights that, while awareness of some by health professionals. A recent study found employees to stay home. The CDC has These kinds of restrictive policies force eating disorders — particularly those that result that it takes thin women with anorexia approxi- also advised individuals who are showing employees to choose between personal in weight loss and/or starvation — has increased mately three years to receive treatment, but larg- signs of the disease to quarantine them- health and maintaining financial secu- in recent years, severe weight loss continues to be er women with anorexia wait an average of 13.5 selves for 14 days. rity. In the most basic sense, this choice praised when undertaken by individuals in larger years for their eating disorders to be recognized For New York’s workers, the situa- is unethical and the complete opposite bodies while it is seen as unhealthy for those who and addressed. tion is both financially and physically of a pro-worker environment. In a time become visibly underweight. The warning signs for eating disorders include detrimental. New York City’s Paid Sick of global health crisis, they also seriously Most of the discussions of Adele’s weight loss preoccupation with weight, as well as concern Leave Law says employers of both non- jeopardize the safety of the general public. — whether concerned or celebratory — focus on with and/or restriction of food groups, such as profit and for-profit businesses with Last week, Democrats introduced a the fact that she’s lost weight. But her weight loss carbohydrates, sugars, fat and gluten. If these more than five employees must pro- bill into the House and the Senate that has been attributed to multiple methods, all of behaviors sound like most, if not all diets, it’s be- vide paid sick leave for a maximum of guaranteed paid sick leave beyond the which are varying degrees of restrictive: some say cause that’s what they are. 40 hours. For many employees working required 40 hours. If passed, employers that she follows an absurdly low-calorie diet and Of course, eating disorders are incredibly com- low-wage jobs, taking more than the al- would have to give a baseline of seven sick a strict workout regimen, others claim that she plex and not everyone who diets will develop an lowed time off from work is simply not days, but give 14 additional ones in the tries to only eat “real foods” and others claim that eating disorder. It’s also important to note that financially feasible. This financial strain case of a global health crisis. This bill is she practices intermittent fasting — a disturbing there is a distinct difference between engaging makes affected individuals more likely to an opportunity to provide a key service dieting trend that has been linked to impaired in disordered eating patterns and having an eat- work through illness for the additional that provides important workers’ rights, sleep patterns, digestion and hormone balance as ing disorder: eating disorders are distinguished nine days that the CDC advises them to as well as proven tools to counter the rap- well as to the development of disordered eating by obsessive thoughts and a high degree of im- stay in quarantine. id spread of the coronavirus. habits and full-blown eating disorders. While it’s paired functionality, while disordered eating According to the World Health Or- However, educating employees about unsurprising that her weight loss has garnered at- is less extreme. ganization, one in 10 people become ill the law should also be a priority. In re- tention, it’s still shocking that the rigid behaviors But that doesn’t mean that disordered eating regularly from foodborne illness, and in sponse to the passage of New York City’s and eating patterns she’s been linked to have not isn’t harmful. In fact, attempting to control food many cases, infected food workers are the paid sick day law, a survey from the Com- sparked widespread concern, or even been identi- in any way — whether said control is branded as reason why. With a highly contagious dis- munity Service Society found that 60% fied as disordered. an explicit diet, a lifestyle change or just a focus on ease like the coronavirus, providing paid of low-income workers heard “little or There’s no way for me to know if Adele has an improving health — has been consistently linked sick leave is essential for disease control. nothing about their right to paid sick eating disorder, and I’m not trying to diagnose to a host of emotional and physical issues includ- In fact, a study done by Stefan Pichler, time.” Educating the public should come her. However, it’s important to realize that being ing food fixation and increased anxiety. Eating Katherine Wen and Nicolas Robert Zie- in tandem with expanding the law in or- underweight and having an eating disorder are disorders and disordered eating exist on a spec- barth found that adopting paid sick leave der to make sure it is used to the fullest. not the only criteria necessary to have destructive trum — disordered eating occupies the gray area laws reduced influenza cases by 11%. The With the current global health crisis, relationships with food and exercise. The behav- between the freedom of intuitive eating and the onus is on employers to provide this safe New York City’s paid sick leave law must iors Adele has been linked to alone should be extremes of eating disorders. Most eating disorder environment so the virus is slowed. be expanded to accommodate workers flagged as concerning. professionals agree that disordered eating patterns Jeremy Pereyra, a Chipotle employee who are crucial to understanding the is- But I probably shouldn’t be surprised that include labeling food as good/bad and healthy/ in New York City, can attest to what hap- sue. Failing to do so is negligent public they have not been. In 2018, the International unhealthy, dieting, setting strict meal times and pens when there are restrictive paid sick health policy and is detrimental to efforts Food Information Council Foundation found linking exercise to food, among other things. leave laws. Last week, just before the first to stop the spread of coronavirus. that more than one in three Americans are follow- If we actually want to focus on health, then it’s ing a specific diet, and diets that involve fasting, crucial that we call disordered eating out for what restricting calories, specific ingredients or entire it is and recognize that anyone who has a toxic food groups are becoming increasingly common. relationship with food and exercise deserves help With 45 million Americans going on diets each and healing, regardless of one’s weight or diagno- year and fasting diets steadily gaining popularity, sis. Doing otherwise will only promote behaviors Email the Editorial Board at [email protected]. dieting and skipping meals are seen as normal. that ultimately wreak havoc on health and hap- I’m also familiar with the praise that dieting piness and contribute to the dangerous idea that CHAIR Jun Sung often attracts. When I started obsessing over exer- eating disorders and disordered eating centered CO-CHAIR Emily Dai, Gabby Lozano, Asha Ramachandran, Helen Wajda cise and my eating habits, I was widely celebrated around weight loss are only harmful when they CHAIR EX OFFICIO Cole Stallone, Abby Hofstetter, for being committed to my health. People told me affect people who are underweight. We can — we Ronni Husmann, Paul Kim, Anna-Dmitry Muratova that they admired my refusal to let anything pre- should — do better. vent me from exercising, and friends remarked on my willpower when I refused to eat certain foods. Email Helen Wajda But my rigidity and restriction — restriction that at [email protected].

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[email protected] SPORTS Edited by ARVIND SRIRAM Yes, NYU Has an Equestrian Team The National By KEVIN RYU One of the most difficult aspects of look the same.” dents with the same passion. Staff Writer competing in the IHSA will likely es- To compensate for the lack of “It’s given me a little home,” Daley Women’s Soccer cape the attention of passive observers. practice time, Hitelman has suggested said. “I’ve always been a part of the horse Gallatin senior Lily Hitelman has By assigning them random horses each watching videos of skilled riders to her world, so it’s nice to have that little group been riding horses her whole life. Work- show, the IHSA also implicitly judges teammates. However, there is a limit to of people that know this aspect of you.” League Still Has ing with a horse and developing a sense the riders’ experience and intuition, test- how productive off-saddle workouts Hitelman will miss bonding with of chemistry has always energized her, ing how versatile and adaptable the rid- and video analysis can be. the team during the downtimes even when she had to wake up at 3:00 ers are by their ability to feel out a horse “There’s no absolute replacement at shows, despite the early morn- Work to Do a.m. to prepare for shows. As Hitelman they are not used to riding. for time on the saddle,” Hitelman said. ings and long days. looked at potential colleges, it was im- “It’s definitely a skill in itself,” Hitel- “It uses muscles that you don’t really use “I have lots of fond memories of By BELA KIRPALANI portant for her to find a school where man said. “What is the horse telling you everywhere else.” just sitting at a show with everyone Editor-at-Large she could continue riding. right now? What sort of ride do they With regionals approaching on while we’re on a break,” Hitelman said. “Everywhere that I was considering want? What do they need from me? March 29, many of the riders have com- “We’re all just relaxing, looking at Vines Following three years since ex-commissioner Jeff Plush stepped going had to have an equestrian team,” And how can I get that done quickly peted in their last shows for the team, or just goofing off, and enjoying spend- down in 2017, the National Women’s Soccer League announced Hitelman said. and efficiently without sacrificing my which has affected the seniors the most. ing time together.” the appointment of Lisa Baird as the new league commissioner Four years later, Hitelman is the riding ability?” For the riders, many of whom have last week. The hiring of Baird, former marketing chief for the U.S. co-captain of the NYU Equestrian The NYU Equestrian Team has ridden since childhood, the team has Email Kevin Ryu Olympic Committee, demonstrates a commitment to strength- Team. The team competes in the performed well this season, second in become a tight-knit community of stu- at [email protected]. ening the NWSL brand in America and negotiating lucrative Intercollegiate Horse Show Associa- their region to Long Island Universi- sponsorship deals — both of which are crucial to the long term tion, which is comprised of ten shows ty. The team also has four riders who success of the league. spread throughout the academic year. qualified for regionals: Hitelman, Tan- The league has been busy this off-season: bringing in Baird, The shows are all-day events, requir- don sophomore Frances Chu, CAS planning the addition of an expansion team in Louisville and pre- ing the riders to convene at 5:30 in the sophomore Fiddy Li and CAS senior paring to announce a multiyear TV contract with CBS Sports. morning and ending between 5:00 and Keisha Patel. Considering the lack Attempting to keep up with the rise of women’s soccer globally 6:00 at night. of practice time, their record is all the and attract the best talent, the league has also introduced a new “Being early is part of the lifestyle,” more impressive. Unlike other teams in compensation model in which teams can buy and sell players in Hitelman said. their region, NYU riders can only prac- the transfer market, similarly to how European teams operate. It The shows are as much about the tice once a week. also announced that teams can now spend allocation money on riders’ style as their aptitude on a horse. “[Horseback riding] is based on players in excess of the team’s salary cap. This allows teams to use To score well, their posture and ap- strength, conditioning and muscle this extra money to sign talented players who aren’t on the United pearance are just as important as how memory,” CAS junior and co-captain States Women’s National Team. The league’s new compensation JAKE CAPRIOTTI | WSN proficiently they perform their jumps Alexandra Daley said. “So if you’re not guidelines were put in place to keep the best talent in the U.S. and Gallatin senior Lily Hitelman and CAS junior Alexandra Daley are co-cap- to keep the NWSL at the top. or how seamlessly they transition from as strong as other people in the same tains of the NYU equestrian team. The team had four riders qualify for their a walk to a trot. division as you, you’re not going to regionals. In addition, teams like Sky Blue FC, are creating pipelines for former NWSL players to join its coaching staff, an important move in a sport that often rejects qualified women from coaching roles. Sky Blue FC, which had been in the headlines in the past for substandard working and playing conditions also recently an- Women’s Tennis Remains Undefeated nounced a move from a tiny Rutgers University Stadium to Ma- jor League Soccer’s Red Bull Arena, a promising sign under new By ARVIND SRIRAM ter, never allowing the Saints to come baseball team lost to William Paterson gie Swan received the loss, pitching 3.2 General Manager Alyse LaHue. Sports Editor back. The leaders for the Violets were University 7-2. The Pioneers did most innings and allowing nine runs. These are all big steps in a positive direction for the NWSL, Steinhardt junior Janean Cuffee with of their damage early in the game, scor- In the second game of the double- which has experienced its own series of highs and lows Women’s Tennis 24 points, Cuffee and Steinhardt first- ing three runs in the first inning, one header, the Violets lost to the Univer- over the years. On Saturday, March 7, the NYU year Jenny Walker with seven rebounds run in the second inning and two runs sity of Scranton 9-5. The University of Last month, World Cup winner, Orlando Pride forward and women’s tennis team defeated South- and CAS senior Annie Barrett with in the fourth inning. Stern senior Ford Scranton scored early, tallying five runs mother of two Sydney Leroux was quoted in a Forbes article as ern Virginia University 8-1. The Violets eight assists. Ladd received the loss, pitching five in the first inning and three runs in the saying that she spent more money on childcare than she earned improved to 4-0, handing the Knights On Saturday, March 7, NYU lost to innings and allowing six runs. Stern se- second inning. The Violets scored four in the NWSL in 2019. The NWSL Players Association estimates their third loss of the season. The team Bowdoin College 86-67. The Violets nior Coltrane Tait and Stern first-year runs in the third inning, but they were that there are seven mothers currently playing in the league. This started doubles play strong with three are now eliminated from the postseason Michael Wang each had an RBI apiece. never able to come back. Gallatin junior year, the league increased its maximum player salary to $50,000, wins; Stern junior Anna Buraya and after reaching the second round. At the On Sunday, March 8, the Violets Eryn Onodera received the loss, pitch- but the minimum only went up to $20,000. That’s simply not Liberal Studies first-year Anastasiia end of the first quarter, NYU led by bounced back with a 12-1 victory ing one inning and allowing eight runs. enough for players who are balancing their careers while raising Balyk won the first match 8-0, CAS one, but the team could not survive the in the first game of a doubleheader The Violets return to action on children. The NWSL also does not currently offer paid maternity senior Coco Kulle and Stern senior Polar Bears’ second-quarter run, where against Stockton University. The Vi- March 10 against Rutgers-Newark. leave for its players, so many players are forced to wait until their Judy Kam won the second match 8-0 they outscored the Violets 29-8. Violet olets put the game out of reach early, playing careers are over to have kids. and Stern senior Rupa Ganesh and leaders included Cuffee with 24 points, scoring four runs in the first and sec- Track and Field Perhaps the league would be wise to follow in the footsteps Gallatin junior Kate Shaffer won the Walker with six rebounds and Barrett ond inning. SPS junior Gabe Golob On Friday, March 6 and Saturday, of the WNBA (as Leroux pointed out) which just agreed to an third match 8-1. The Violets con- with seven assists. had an impressive outing, pitching 7.2 March 7, the men and women’s track eight-year CBA that guaranteed maternity leave with a full salary, tinued to dominate in singles, only The Violets finished the season with innings, allowing one run and strik- and field team competed at the All-At- an annual childcare stipend of $5,000, housing and more for its losing one match. a 21-6 overall record. ing out four batters. On offense, Tait lantic Region Indoor Championships. players. Unlike the WNBA and most other professional sports The Violets return to action shined with five RBIs. For the men’s team, the main stand- leagues, the NWSL currently does not have a collective bargaining on March 13 against The Col- Men’s Volleyball In the second game of the double- out was CAS first-year Jon Diaz, who agreement with its players — the NWSLPA was only recognized lege of New Jersey. The men’s volleyball team lost their header, the Violets defeated the Os- finished in fifth place in the 800-meter as a legal union in 2018, and the CBA that exists between mem- second straight game on Monday, preys 12 -10. The game was tied at 5-5 finals. Liberal Studies first-year Kamden bers of the USWNT and U.S. Soccer is currently the subject of a Men’s Tennis March 2, losing to North Central Col- going into the eighth inning, but the Martin finished in seventh place in the high-profile lawsuit. On Saturday, March 7, the NYU lege 3-2. After losing the first set 25-18, Violets scored four runs in the eighth 60-meter finals. Overall, the men’s team The NWSL has also struggled with communication on mul- men’s tennis team picked up their first NYU won the next two sets 25-21 and inning and three runs in the ninth finished in 21st place. tiple levels — the league’s longtime communications director left victory of the season, defeating South- 25-18. The Cardinals then blew out the inning to take the lead. CAS junior For the women’s team, the main in January 2019 and has yet to be replaced, making things difficult ern Virginia University 5-4. Stern senior Violets 25-17 and in the final set, after Grant Otto led the Violets with three highlight was CAS first-year Isre’al for teams, media, fans and more. For example, fans were clamoring Vishal Walia and CAS sophomore Lu- a 17-17 tie, the Cardinals scored two RBIs and Tandon sophomore John Conerly, who finished in fifth place for details of when the 2020 regular-season schedule would be an- cas Biondi provided the Violets with straight points, winning 19-17. The Gassler received the victory, pitching in both the 200-meter and 400-meter nounced so that they could plan their summers accordingly, but their only doubles victory. In singles leaders for the Violets were Stern senior two scoreless innings. finals. Other top-10 finishers included the league remained mum on the matter for months before drop- play, Walia won his match 6-3, 6-1, Alex Li with 14 kills, CAS senior Matin The Violets face off against John Jay CAS senior Evelyn Nkanga, who fin- ping the schedule less than two months before the season begins. CAS junior Rahul Das won his match Bikdeli with 51 assists and CAS senior College on March 9. ished in sixth place in the 200-meter While members of the USWNT blew up on social media 6-4, 6-4, Biondi won his match 6-4, 6-2 Connor Keowen with eight digs. finals, CAS sophomore Athina Zodi, following the 2015 and 2019 World Cups and earned their own and CAS senior Joshua Piatos won his The Violets bounced back with a Softball who finished in seventh place in the sponsorship deals, the NWSL failed to capitalize on the success match 6-1, 7-5. 3-0 victory against Elmira College, de- On Sunday, March 8, the NYU soft- 3,000-meter finals and Tandon grad- and popularity of its national team stars for years. It now hopes to The Violets return to action feating the Soaring Eagles 25-10, 25-21 ball team lost the first game of a double- uate student Rebecca MacLeod, who rectify that with the hiring of Baird, who brings a lot of experience on March 13 against The College and 25-16. NYU hit .338 while hold- header to the University of Scranton finished in 10th place in the 800-meter in negotiating business deals. of New Jersey. ing Elmire College to a .037 attacking 9-1. The Violets took an early lead in finals. Overall, the women’s team fin- With a solid fanbase, world-class talent and new leadership, percentage. CAS senior Evan Lindley the first inning with an RBI single from ished in 15th place. the NWSL is focusing its attention on building financial support Women’s Basketball led the team with eight kills and 10 digs Stern senior Caroline Saccacio. Howev- Select members from the men’s and strategizing the future of the league — which is great, but it NYU opened play in the NCAA and Stern sophomore Ryan Whealen er, the Violets only tallied two more hits and women’s team will compete in must also continue to look at how it can improve conditions for tournament on Friday, March 6 with tallied 25 assists. for the rest of the game. The University the NCAA Indoor Championships its players today. a victory against Emmanuel University The Violets play New of Scranton took the lead in the third on March 13 and March 14 in Win- 81-62. The Violets were clinging to a Paltz on March 11. inning, scoring four runs. In the follow- ston-Salem, North Carolina. The Sports Girl is a weekly column that features a girl’s four-point lead heading into the fourth ing inning, the University of Scranton take on sports. Yes, a girl. Yes, on sports. quarter, but the Violets scored the first Baseball put the game out of reach by scoring Email Arvind Sriram five points to start the fourth quar- On Thursday, March 5, the NYU five more runs. Stern sophomore Mag- at [email protected]. Email Bela Kirpalani at [email protected]. MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2020 Washington Square News 11

[email protected] UNDER THE ARCH Edited by GURU RAMANATHAN Shanghai ^ Flaneur A few blocks away from the art founda- A year ago, around this time, tion, a traditional Chi- nese portal welcomed I was wandering the streets of Shanghai. everyone to Shang- hai’s Old Street Fang- Words and Photos by way. As I adopted the flâneur mindset, a bang Middle Road and ALEJANDRA AREVALO whole new city was unveiled in front of Guangqi Road. There Under the Arch Deputy Editor me, and I became more and more familiar were small shops, with it every day. Without trying, I added restaurants and dozens of motorbikes A year ago, around this time, I was new words to my lexicon and got a better dodging the pedestri- wandering the streets of Shanghai. sense of direction around the city. Four ans that were walking Growing up Peruvian and learning months fell short to explore Shanghai on the road because about the huge influence Chinese immi- at its fullest. there wasn’t a proper grants had on Peruvian culture dating Early this year, I decided I wanted to sidewalk. back to the 1800s, especially Peruvian go back to China and had a million trav- cuisine (chifa, for proof), always fascinat- el ideas, but everything vanished when ed me. Just like this, my curiosity pushed the coronavirus entered the picture. As me to find a way to fit a study-abroad se- news of city-wide quarantines and deaths mester in China into my tight academic flooded the internet, I found myself look- plan. With no previous knowledge of ing at my photos of China more and more Mandarin, I found myself struggling to often, wondering what had happened to communicate outside the walls of En- my subjects and the places I visited. glish-speaking NYU Shanghai. It was I wonder if they are okay. I don’t know. nerve-wracking not being able to read The images of empty streets, dying or write or speak, abilities I had taken patients and health workers in astro- for granted since I was a kid. Fortunately naut-like suits flooding the media don’t for me, Shanghai is a major city so many resemble the country I remember at all. people knew English to some extent. But The camera, the tool I used to connect misunderstandings would occur all the with China, is being used to sensation- time regardless, especially in the mom- alize the epidemic, leading to dangerous and-pop restaurants, so I would often stereotypes and racism against Asians rely on my Mandarin-speaking friends to worldwide. Although the Chinese offi- convey my thoughts. cial death toll decreased recently, no one Clothes were let My frustration of not being able to knows how long it will take for businesses to dry outside an learn Mandarin fast enough despite tak- to reopen, for children to begin attending apartment complex ing language classes four times a week school and for people to get their health near Sanmen Road Station. kept growing. I thought I had made the back. No one knows how long it will take wrong decision going to China. But af- for xenophobes to stop accusing every ter long hours thinking that there was Asian of having the virus. no way back, I realized that I didn’t need And yet, in the midst of this uncertain- words to feel, learn and enjoy. My camera ty, I have my photographs to remember lens became my voice and allowed me to Shanghai and its people. This selection of share memorable glances and smiles with photos encapsulates my time as a deliber- the locals and the city. I became a flâneur ately aimless pedestrian around Yu Gar- photographer on a mission: “an armed den, Nanjing Road and Sanmen Road version of the solitary walker reconnoiter- in the spring of 2019. From sophisticated Outside of the Fosun Art Foundation, a mother and daughter ing, stalking, cruising the urban inferno,” art at the Fosun Foundation Art Center were contemplating a sculpture by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusuma. as Susan Sontag described in her essay to clothes hanging in the streets, I saw dif- “On Photography.” ferent definitions of what Shanghai really I never stopped being a foreigner but I is during my hour-long walks. It is in the felt more comfortable living in China by contrasts and combinations of colors, of the end of the semester. I was a wander- sounds, of people, that Shanghai acquires er who was okay with missing a subway its unique personality as a city that is ex- stop just to see a new station, a wander- tremely global and at the same time, un- Several apartment er who was okay with mispronouncing mistakably Chinese. This is the essence renting listings food names in Mandarin and getting the that I hope Shanghai preserves as it tackles were on display at wrong order just to try a new dish, a wan- the current viral pandemic. a house in Guangqi Road. derer who was okay with walking for 40 minutes from my dorm to the Huangpu Email Alejandra Arevalo River just to discover new sights on the at [email protected].

Two children were going around Guangqi Road.

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