4 CULTURE 9 OPINION This First-Year Finds Community Courtesy Meals Shouldn’t Come in Cooking at a Price

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VOLUME LIII | ISSUE 12 MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Unexpected Charges Leave Students Distrustful of Courtesy Meals Program

Some of those who used the Courtesy Meals Program found funds from their financial aid diverted to covering its cost. By VICTOR PORCELLI News Editor

The Courtesy Meals Program, which is supposed to be free, affected some financially vulnerable stu- dents’ aid packages this week, leading to confusion and distrust of the program. The CMP provides students with Dining Dol- lars — and, as of recently, meal swipes — to ensure they don’t go hungry. However, a small group of users received an email from the Office of Financial Aid on Wednesday notifying them that their finan- cial aid packages would be adjusted due to their use of the program. Student government Chairperson and Gallatin se- nior Jakiyah Bradley previously served as a Senator at- Large for food-insecure students. Bradley first learned about the policy change through a constituent, but saw Instagram stories drawing attention to it being widely circulated by students. Bradley said immedi- ately after hearing about students’ financial aid being affected, she brought the issue to administrators who said they would begin working to resolve it. One of the first to post it to their story, Steinhardt senior Elaine Cao had $150 taken out of their work- study to go toward the CMP. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 JULIA MCNEILL | WSN Entrance to the NYU Academic Resource Center, one of the Courtesy Meals locations.

NYU Students Don’t Know if the Degree Is Worth the Debt

By AASHNA AGARWAL student’s film — which made the and Canon DSLR when we’re paying NYU has long been one of the most ble to get my film ready for exhibition Contributing Writer New York Times Critic’s Pick list near $80,000 a year,” Youmans said. expensive private universities in the in a theatre, and because I had no mon- — premiered on Netflix on Nov. 6. “To be taking stills? It opened my eyes United States. College Factual reports ey, I was at the mercy of other people’s Phillip Youmans was 17 when he But Youmans doesn’t credit NYU for to how much like a business this college that a third of undergraduate students schedules. I tried to communicate that started production of his feature film his successes. feels sometimes.” at NYU take out federal loans. Mean- to NYU and to my professors, and “Burning Cane,” 18 when he submit- Currently on a leave of absence as Youmans’ issue is that if he chooses while, 62% of NYU students come while I got a lot of congratulations ted it to Tribeca Film Festival as an he travels the world with his film for to drop out, he will be expected to pay from the top 20% of the income brack- emails, I also got a lot of simultaneous NYU first-year and 19 when he be- festival premieres in Canada, Iceland, back his loans within a much less for- et but only 6% come from the bottom Fs on my transcript.” came the first black director to win the the U.K. and more locations, Youmans giving time frame. He must now choose 20%, according to the New York Times. Youmans isn’t the only NYU stu- best U.S. narrative feature. He is the is unsure whether he’ll return to film between pursuing his career full-time “The one-size-fits-all design of the dent who is now second-guessing their youngest director to ever be featured at school. He is already $40,000 in debt along with a heavy financial burden or NYU film school kind of messed me decision to take out loans to attend the festival. for student loans from his first year. returning to school with an even great- up when it was time for the festival,” their dream school. The would-be NYU sophomore “We’re still shooting with still frames er debt but more time to pay it off. Youmans said. “I was trying to scram- CONTINUED ON PAGE 4 2 Washington Square News MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 fice was notified of the change 24 hours had been made, or if it was permanent. “I was just confused for the whole week, her student loans. She found out about “I think it’s a cash grab,” Cao told prior and, in addition to reaching out In a statement to WSN, university worried about missing out on almost a the change through a friend. WSN. “I don’t think it’s the first time to affected students, her office would be spokesperson John Beckman said the whole paycheck,” Cao said. “I wish none “I was just confused and disappointed the university has promised us a service notifying future users of the CMP that issue had been resolved for most stu- of us had to go through this week of panic because I just felt disrespected,” she said. that’s supposed to be helpful that end- it could affect their financial aid. This led dents as of Friday. and confusion over NYU, feeling betrayed “I felt like NYU didn’t keep its integrity, ed up harming students, especially vul- Cao to believe, moving forward, their fi- “In hindsight, we should have sorted and tricked into buying meal swipes.” I felt like I’d been lied to. I’m asking for nerable students.” nancial aid would be lowered by using the out the issue before communicating with Gallatin junior Sofia Licir had a similar you to help and then you’re just doing this Cao cited issues with the Bias Response CMP — but, one day later, they received the students about what turned out to be experience after they realized $300 of their behind my back.” Line and Counseling and Wellness Ser- an email from Interim Director of the a resolvable problem. We regret the misun- financial aid was redistributed from a Pell Each student interviewed by WSN vices as other instances where disadvan- Office of Financial Aid Virginia Weiner derstanding that resulted,” Beckman said. Grant to the CMP. said they were discouraged from using taged students have felt let down by NYU. which said the “technical adjustment” of “But, to be clear, by Friday afternoon, in “I was originally confused because the the program again and many others have Although angry as well, Cao said they were their financial aid was unnecessary and less than 72 hours, we had addressed the is- email never outlined that my financial aid shared the news to their Instagram stories. mainly confused over what had happened. their aid would be reverted back to its sue and told the students we had done so.” was affected because of Courtesy Meals,” Though the changes have been rectified, After receiving an initial email on original award. Based on his statement and Cao’s ac- Licir wrote in an Instagram direct mes- students say the reputation of the CMP Thursday notifying them of a change Cao used the CMP because they count, it seems that students whose use of sage to WSN. “It wasn’t until I spoke has been seriously affected. in their financial aid package — which were in a financially vulnerable position. the CMP caused their aid packages to ex- to my friends who also participated in “It’s a deterrent for me taking out made no reference to the CMP — Cao Changes to their financial aid or work- ceed their cost of attendance were the ones Courtesy Meals when we found out that Courtesy Meals again, and I think that it’s called NYU Student Affairs Chief of study mean potentially not being able to whose aid were affected. was the reason.” likely that it would deter others,” Cao said. Staff Elizabeth Kuzina, who is listed on afford essentials, yet NYU administrators For Cao, whether or not it had been A CAS junior who asked to remain the CMP’s website. didn’t seem to be on the same page as each resolved, not knowing what was going anonymous due to the sensitive nature of Email Victor Porcelli According to Cao, Kuzina said her of- other regarding how or why the change was distressing. food insecurity was charged $75, affecting at [email protected].

Med School Tisch Awards MetroCard Scholarships Renamed NYU for Students Who Live On Campus Grossman School By LISA COCHRAN was to exclusively reward those who can afford “I think they did well but I think they could Deputy News Editor on-campus housing,” said Goes, who works two also do better,” Wein said, referencing the lack of jobs while enrolled in 21 credits this semester in resources for off-campus students. “Once again of Medicine On-campus Tisch students commuting to an effort to graduate early and lessen tuition costs. this institution should tune into the issues of the far-away acting studios for their classes have “There are students who live on campus and are students — they serve us.” been awarded stipends for MetroCards, ac- receiving the scholarship that are in the 1%.” Tisch Chairperson Ruben Polendo responded cording to an email sent by Tisch dean Allyson The email sent to students receiving the schol- to complaints about the new scholarship at a Dra- Green last month. arship by Green thanked all those who brought ma Student Council meeting the night that the The announcement of the scholarship fol- the issue to administration and referenced multi- scholarship was announced. According to Goes, lows a petition with more than 1,500 signatures, ple consultations with university officials. Polendo said students who choose to live off-cam- started by Tisch senior Emily Goes in September. “You presented your views with admirable pus have already decided to take on the inconve- The petition demanded MetroCard subsidies for vigor, clarity and civility,” the email stated, ad- nience of commuting. Tisch acting students who live on campus and dressing students. “No one was in doubt that you “I thought that was a terribly generalized state- have to commute to studios up to a 45-minute were right; I am only sorry it took so long to arrive ment and looked on the NYU website for answers, walk away that are unaccessible by NYU shuttle at a solution.” but I failed to find any information [that] alluded routes. The scholarship covers costs for studios Although she was the creator of the petition, to his statement on the NYU campus,” Goes said. that require coming and going three times a Goes did not receive the email because she lives Goes said she has emailed the administrators week — Adler, Atlantic and the New Studio on off-campus and was not eligible for the scholar- involved to extend her thanks and make clear that Broadway — all of which are a substantial dis- ship. Amidst the commotion of students discov- she will continue voicing her opinion, as she be- tance from NYU’s Washington Square campus. ering whether or not they received the scholarship lieves Tisch is not living up to what it has assured VIA NYU LANGONE Students tend to have class in studios three to at her studio, the New Studio on Broadway, Goes students in the past. Dr. Robert I. Grossman and Ken Langone after the renaming announcement. NYU Langone Health is five times a week said she felt disheartened and confused. “NYU says that they ‘are here to deliver on the renaming its medical school NYU Robert I. Grossman “These students presented a special, disparate “I wish those who did not receive the scholar- promise that all students will have the support School of Medicine. situation: they incurred additional transportation ship received some form of a letter of explanation, and resources they need to thrive in this dynamic costs that their peers also living on campus but or a letter of hope,” Goes said. “Off-campus stu- learning environment,’” Goes said. “With peace assigned to other studios did not, and so Dean dents never received any hope or recognition.” and optimism in my heart, I say that, frankly, this By VICTOR PORCELLI Green sought to rectify this gap,” Tisch Dean of Tisch third-year Sorosh Wein is a recipient of promise is being broken.” News Editor Student Affairs Dean Robert Cameron said in a the scholarship who commutes from his dorm, statement to WSN. Greenwich Hotel Residence Hall, to the Stella Email Lisa Cochran Medical school students will have a mouthful Without the scholarship, subway commutes to Adler Studio of Acting. at [email protected]. when asked where they attend college from now the three studios generate total costs of up to $231 on, as NYU School of Medicine was renamed af- for students over a 14-week semester. For Tisch ter dean of the school and NYU Langone Health students, who already have to pay the highest tui- CEO Robert Grossman on Nov. 4, according to tion among students of any NYU school, the costs a press release. add a significant burden, students said. Kenneth Langone, chair of the NYU Langone “Eligible students will have 86% of their ad- Health Board of Trustees, announced the news at ditional transportation costs subsidized under NYU Langone’s annual Violet Ball fundraiser. this plan,” Dean Green said in an email to qual- “None of the milestones NYU Langone has ifying students. “We assume that many students achieved would have been possible without the will avail themselves of discounted multiple-ride boldness, resiliency and the passion for patient MetroCards, bringing their costs closer to care and quality that Bob Grossman brings to this the $200 figure.” institution,” Langone said, according to the press While Goes expressed gratefulness that her release. “He always strives to elevate the quality of efforts received an administrative response at all, what we do. He brings out the best in people and she was not pleased by the conditions of the new he’s brought out the best in this institution.” scholarship. She said students who live off-cam- Under Grossman’s tenure, NYU School of pus often do so because they cannot afford Medicine expanded by 8 million square feet, be- on-campus housing, which can cost anywhere came the first medical school to offer free tuition from $4,250 per semester for a low-cost triple and opened NYU Long Island School of Medicine, at Rubin Residence Hall — which only houses which offers a three-year medical degree program first-years — to $11,386 for a single in Alumni focused on primary care. Residence Hall. “It just baffles me that Tisch truly believed that Email Victor Porcelli JORENE HE | WSN the solution to this longing for financial security Some Tisch students will receive a MetroCard scholarship — but it’s not without drawbacks. at [email protected]. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019 Washington Square News | News 3

CRIME LOG Tandon Students Organize World’s Missing Plug in Largest Cyber Security Competition Weissman Building OSIRIS has made efforts to highlight the two all-girl high school teams that By CRIME BOT Hall. Police notification was de- competed this year. In a field where wom- Robot Reporter clined and the case is open and un- en represent only 24% of the global work- der investigation. force, OSIRIS, CSAW and Tandon as a From Nov. 1 to 7, the NYU De- On Nov. 6 at 9:30 p.m., a student whole have worked to make the games a partment of Public Safety received reported a missing wallet from 35 gateway for more women in STEM. two reports of Criminal Trespass, W. 4th St. Police notification was Julia Curd, a Red Team finalist and three reports of drug law violation, declined and the case is open and part of the all-girls team from Niwot one report of harassment, nine re- under investigation. High School in Longmont, Colora- ports of larceny and 12 reports of On Nov. 7 at 3:55 p.m., a student do, talked about her excitement for her liquor law violation. reported a missing laptop from team’s participation. Tisch Hall. A police report was filed “The whole point of cybersecurity is to Criminal Trespass and the case is open and under in- have innovative ideas that protect people,” On Nov. 2 at 6:10 p.m., a staff vestigation. Curd said. “Having a diverse array of ideas member reported a trespass at 19 On Nov. 7 at 6:14 p.m., a student and solutions is super important, and the W. Fourth St. Public Safety escort- reported a missing ring from Sec- MARVA SHI | WSN people working in cybersecurity should ed the unknown person out with- ond Street Residence Hall. Police CSAW is an annual cybersecurity hackathon hosted by Tandon students. represent that.” out further incident, and the case is notification was declined and the Other participants talked about the open and under investigation. case is open and under investiga- By MINA MOHAMMADI The organizers spoke about the dif- newfound attention cybersecurity has On Nov. 7 at 4:15 p.m., a staff tion. Deputy News Editor ficulty of making this global compe- been receiving. member reported an attempted tition possible. “With issues of privacy being at the fore- trespass in Third Avenue North Liquor Law Violation Against a sullen gray background, a “It has been a lot of restless nights,” front of technological innovation people Residence Hall. NYPD notification On Nov. 1 at 11:40 p.m., an RA Tandon School of Engineering gymna- Tandon Senior and OSIRIS lab member are giving cybersecurity the attention it was requested and the case is open reported underage alcohol posses- sium was packed with colorful balloons Marcus Barbu said. “We had to correspond deserves,” Poolesville High School senior and under investigation. sion in Palladium Residence Hall. and tables of excited competitors with eyes with people from many different countries Ishida Chatterjee said. “It’s great to be in The case is closed and referred glued to their laptops, prepared to compete and timezones, make sure the venue can New York City and being amongst others Drug Law Violation to the Office of Community Stan- in the world’s largest student-led cyber se- support many people — trying to get ev- with the same interest.” On Nov. 2 at 3:12 a.m., an RA re- dards. curity contest: Tandon’s annual Cyber erything organized is a big commitment Tandon has offered up more than $1 ported witnessing a drug law viola- On Nov. 2 at 4 p.m., an RA report- Security Awareness Week games. but we are glad that it has run smoothly.” million in scholarships in total divided tion in Lipton Residence Hall. Public ed underage alcohol possession in Universities from over six countries The most important of their tasks, among the CSAW Red Team Compe- Safety confiscated a small amount Clark Street Residence Hall. The took part in the CSAW’s 17th edition however, is the development of the compe- tition finalists. of marijuana, and the case is closed case is closed and referred to the on Thursday and Friday. The competi- tition itself. CTF competitions are “Jeop- CSAW not only works as a competition, and referred to the Office of Com- Office of Community Standards. tion was started in 2003 by the students ardy”-style with tasks of different point but an organization that emphasizes aware- munity Standards. On Nov. 2 at 6:31 p.m., an RA re- of Professor Nasir Memon, founder of values. Participants earn points after each ness of cybersecurity and informing people On Nov. 3 at 3:56 a.m., an RA re- ported underage alcohol posses- NYU Tandon’s cyber security program. task is completed. OSIRIS prides itself on who may not be interested in STEM at all. ported a drug law violation in Lipton sion in Rubin Residence Hall. The Originally a small, local event, the com- formulating unique tasks for competitors. “I have heard people here complain Hall. Public Safety confiscated a case is closed and referred to the petition has grown into a global initiative “We are different because our tasks are about multi-factor [authentication] for small amount of marijuana, and the Office of Community Standards. to support cyber security education with story-driven and have real world applica- logging into Albert,” OSIRIS Lab Man- case is closed and referred to the On Nov. 2 at 11:20 p.m., an RA two different competition categories: one tions,” Barbu said. “Students are hacking ager and Tandon junior John Cunniff Office of Community Standards. reported underage alcohol posses- for collegiate level hackers and another for in the form of an investigation cycle and said. “What people don’t understand is On Nov. 7 at 2:53 p.m., Public sion in Othmer Residence Hall. The high school students, called CSAW-Red. submit a report at the end. They are graded that Duo works as a preventer of phishing, Safety reported to an allegation of case is open and under investiga- Perfect Blue, comprised of students on the level of depth and understanding where emails are sent to you with links that a drug law violation and recovered a tion. from four universities, was the team that within the final report.” are falsified as Albert and steal your login.” small amount of marijuana in Gram- On Nov. 2 at 12:34 a.m., an RA won the collegiate competition, while In this year’s competition, OSIRIS President of OSIRIS Lab Kyle Martin ercy Green Residence Hall. The reported underage alcohol posses- Montgomery Blair High School of Silver simulated a city organization in which said cybersecurity is relevant to everyone. case is closed and referred to the sion in University Residence Hall. Spring, Maryland was first in the high students had to find vulnerabilities in secu- “Everything we now do, regardless of Office of Community Standards. The case is closed and referred school category. rity protocol and explain how to fix them. discipline, is online somewhere,” Martin to the Office of Community Stan- The current CSAW organizers are part OSIRIS drew inspiration for these chal- said. “Security matters because we are all Harassment dards. of NYU Tandon’s student-led Offensive lenges from job and internship interview connected to the internet. Having a better On Nov. 4 at 5:15 p.m., a student On Nov. 4 at 6:20 p.m., an RA Security, Incident Response and Inter- questions and current issues within cy- understanding of security for everyone is reported being followed by an un- reported underage alcohol posses- net Security laboratory, which is home to bersecurity. Some examples include recent something CSAW works to accomplish.” identified person in the Silver Cen- sion in Gramercy Green. The case is weekly hackathon trainings and student re- Ransomware attacks on manufacturing ter. The person left without further closed and referred to the Office of search. OSIRIS leads the CSAW-Red and firms and surveillance breaches at Customs Email Mina Mohammadi incident. Police notification was Community Standards. CTF Challenges. and Border Patrol. at [email protected]. declined, and the case is open and On Nov. 4 at 7 p.m., an RA report- under investigation. ed underage alcohol possession in Gramercy Green. The case is Larceny closed and referred to the Office of On Nov. 1 at 8:19 p.m., a student Community Standards. reported a bike missing from the On Nov. 4 at 8:45 p.m., an RA Citi Bike racks outside 18 Washing- reported underage alcohol pos- Stern Alumnus Pleads Guilty ton Place. A police report was filed session in Goddard Residence Hall. and the case is open and under in- The case is closed and referred vestigation. to the Office of Community Stan- to Insider Trading On Nov. 2 at 1:25 p.m., a student dards. reported a missing pair of Apple On Nov. 4 at 8:45 p.m., an RA AirPods and charging case in Wein- reported underage alcohol posses- By VICTOR PORCELLI documents. Tsai’s use of non-pub- Initial Pretrial Conference for the civil stein Residence Hall. Police notifi- sion in Goddard Hall. The case is News Editor lic knowledge to make a profit off of case, during which the status of his case cation was declined and the case is closed and referred to the Office of the stock market violates his employ- will be reviewed, is set for Jan. 8. open and under investigation. Community Standards. One year after graduating, Stern alum- ment agreement with RBC and result- On Nov. 2 at 2:30 p.m., a student On Nov. 4 at 8:50 p.m., an RA nus Bill Tsai was arrested for leveraging ed in his arrest. Email Victor Porcelli reported a missing purse from Cor- reported underage alcohol posses- his position at an investment bank to On Sept. 19, Tsai pleaded guilty to at [email protected]. al Towers Residence Hall. The case sion in Goddard Hall. The case is illegally make almost $100,000 off the the charges against him in federal crim- is closed and referred to the Office closed and referred to the Office of stock market — something he plead- inal court. He is also expected to set- of Community Standards. Community Standards. ed guilty to last month, according to tle a civil lawsuit by the Securities and On Nov. 4 at 9:40 a.m., a staff On Nov. 7 at 8:50 p.m., an RA court documents. Exchange Commission, according to member reported a missing power reported underage alcohol pos- Tsai worked as a junior analyst at RBC court documents. plug from the Weissman Building. session in Rubin Hall. The case is Capital Markets after graduating, where “In recent weeks, we have engaged in The item was returned and the closed and referred to the Office of he learned that private equity firm Siris productive settlement discussions with case is closed. Community Standards. Capital Group would buy a digital print- defendant Tsai, who also pled guilty in the On Nov. 4 at 9:43 p.m., two non- On Nov. 7 at 9:37 p.m., an RA re- ing technology company, Electronics for Criminal Case on September 19, 2019,” NYU affiliates reported missing ported underage alcohol posses- Imaging. Tsai proceeded to buy 187 EFI SEC attorney Melanie A. Maclean wrote personal items from Vanderbilt sion in Founders Hall. The case is call options before it was announced that in a letter to the judge. “Based on these Hall. A police report was filed and closed and referred to the Office of Siris acquired them — something that discussions, we anticipate being able to the case is open and under inves- Community Standards increased the stock value from $29.40 to resolve this matter through a settlement.” VIA LINKEDIN Bill Tsai is a 2018 Stern graduate who tigation. $38 per share, allowing Tsai to make an Sentencing in the criminal case against came under fire earlier this year after his On Nov. 5 at 11 p.m., a student Email Crime Bot estimated $98,750, according to court Tsai is set for Jan. 17 of next year. Tsai’s arrest for insider trading. reported a missing coat from Tisch at [email protected]. 4 Washington Square News MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019

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NYU Students Don’t Know if the Degree Is Worth the Debt

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 the cost of attending NYU, we are more CAS senior Jessica Sharan, a 21-year- economically diverse than our peers, and old studying neuroscience, has taken out our graduates go on at high rates to good $25,000 in loans so far. She made that de- jobs with good pay.” cision as an 18-year-old, when NYU was Many think that NYU’s price tag is a her dream school and living in the city worthy investment due to the value of its seemed possible only by taking on debt. brand. The university boasts 96.6% of “Seeing how it’s added up financial- students working or furthering their ed- ly, it doesn’t feel as worth it to me any- ucation within six months of graduation. more,” Sharan said. “It’s kinda scary. I The private university has a great inter- don’t think NYU cares a lot about its national reach and an NYU degree can students’ financial situations, or they lead to opportunities far beyond the city. would give out more aid, scholarships “Having NYU on your resume defi- and resources to us.” nitely means something,” said Stern According to 2019 CollegeBoard sta- sophomore Yug Chauhan, who studies tistics, NYU met 65% of need, with 12% finance and computer science. “Tuition of students having their full financial is only $52,000 I believe, which is not needs met. A study by One Wisconsin abnormally high for a private school. Institute reports that it takes an average The rest is lifestyle cost which varies very of 21.1 years to pay back the student heavily from person to person and can loan debt accumulated from earning a definitely be adjusted.” bachelor’s degree. Maria Escoto met her husband while But financial burden doesn’t seem pursuing her master’s at the NYU Col- to significantly prevent prospective stu- lege of Dentistry, a degree that caused dents from applying. The university re- her to accumulate about $250,000 in VIA FACEBOOK ceived over 84,000 applications for first- loans. Now 52, she and her husband Some students question the value of a NYU diploma due to the high debt they have incurred from student loans. year fall admissions in 2018, almost twice own their own dental practice in Miami. the number as they had 12 years ago. She credits NYU for much of the good in “We know there are times when stu- her life today. the most expensive cities in the U.S., but CAS senior Shraman Sen is a 21-year- hold. He believes the value of his degree dents and families find paying for college “There was a huge difference be- $300,000 is a gamble for students whose old who has taken out over $75,000 in is contingent on the success, financial or a hardship,” university spokesperson tween what I learned as a dentist in average post-grad income in 2019 was loans and expects to go another $25,000 otherwise, that he reaps in his career. Shonna Keogan said in a statement. “We the Dominican Republic and what I only $14,000 higher than the national deeper into debt by the time he grad- “If I go along the path I’m going — wish we had far more money to provide learned at NYU’s program,” Escoto said. average, especially in a city whose medi- uates. Ever since moving to the city, getting my master’s, which will put me for scholarship aid. But, we do a good “When my patients see my NYU degree an household salary is already $23,000 leaving has seemed unfathomable to in additional financial burden, getting a job of making financial information — that I am very proud of, I actually higher than the national average.s. him — even after he found out last good job, then eventually getting my ul- available, we do a good job of graduating have it on my wall — they often come Some students feel that they won’t fall that he needed to take out loans to timate job — then I don’t even mind if students we accept, we have expanded in and say, ‘Wow, you’re an NYU grad- know whether the financial risk is worth continue at NYU. I’m paying it off well into my 30s or 40s,” our scholarship budget, we have mech- uate, that’s awesome.’ I think it made it until after they graduate. According to But Sen is now unsure of his decision. Sen said. “That is, if it all works out.” anisms in place to help those who face a huge impact.” a study by Opportunity Insights, about In order to feel like his degree and the new financial hardships, we have suc- NYU’s cost of attendance is not ab- 3.6% of students from low-income fami- accompanying student debt are worth Email Aashna Agarwal ceeded in restraining the increases in normal for a private university in one of lies at NYU become wealthy adults. it, he needs to know what his future will at [email protected].

This First-Year Finds Community in Cooking

no dishwasher.” restaurant in California, Christiano doesn’t I met a lot of people through that who I’m While this wasn’t a challenge Christiano have professional culinary aspirations. Rath- still friends with.” faced when he began cooking for his family er, he’s majoring in Politics and Spanish, hop- After seeing the impact his food has had in Southern California when he was 16 years ing to use his love for conversation, debate on his friends this semester, Christiano de- old, he finds that the joys of developing his and food to work within global food politics. cided to create an Instagram page dedicated skills and sharing his food outweigh the con- To Christiano, cooking has benefits he to cooking — @christianocooks. While the straints of the small space. finds more important than working for prof- Instagram story recipes remain a prominent Christiano’s roommate, Gallatin first-year it in a restaurant. feature of this new page, he also recommends Connor Sovak, constantly reaps the benefits After starting school at NYU, Christia- unique restaurants that friends can go to in of Christiano’s affinity for cooking. no began posting Instagram story recipes. order to share a unique experience together. “I like having a roommate that’s a chef. Each 10-second video illustrates a step of the Once the transitional phase of adjusting to Third North dining hall is terrible and dining process, providing personal tips and tricks college winds down, Christiano hopes to halls get old,” Sovak said. “He works his mag- to his 1,383 followers. He keeps the ingre- start a dinner party business where he will ic, and it’s amazing.” dients simple, hoping his recipes are some- cook dinner for groups of people at an afford- But Sovak couldn’t help but bring up thing any beginner college dorm room cook able, college-friendly price. Christiano’s biggest cooking horror story could replicate. Christiano has a lot of advice or students since arriving at NYU. Christiano begrudg- Christiano’s motivation behind starting who are finding it challenging to become

TALIA BARTON | WSN ingly filled in the details, explaining how the Instagram story recipes was not only to self-sufficient in the kitchen after moving Gallatin first-year Alex Christiano often cooks for friends in his Third Avenue North smoke and splattering hot oil set off his fire help out other young aspiring cooks, but away from home. There are ways to collect Residence Hall dorm room. alarm, almost triggering the fire alarm for all also to create a conversation starter upon his ingredients (such as vegetables from the salad of Third North. arrival to NYU. Just like every other first-year, bars) using meal swipes. By CALAIS WATKINS proteins down — chicken, salmon and steak “That was really stupid,” Christiano said. Christiano was worried about meeting peo- “If you’re waiting in line at a dining hall or Dining Editor are frequently featured in his recipes. “But in general, I think making mistakes is ple in New York City. waiting for your food at a restaurant, you’re However, when cooking for people other how you learn it’s really important. I can con- “It actually ended up being super helpful probably spending just as much time on your Upbeat drums, rhythmic guitar and the than himself, Christiano goes all out to make fidently make some dishes because I messed in making friends,” Christiano said. “That food as you would be cooking it yourself,” raspy voice of Iggy Pop fill the air and bring more complex meals. them all up a hundred times.” was a really cool way to meet people and they Christiano said. the cramped kitchen alive as “Lust for Life” While making a large meal to enjoy with After taking an early interest in the You- already knew a little bit about who I was be- Living in New York City, it’s necessary reverberates through the room. When Gall- his friends, Christiano battles to work within Tube cooking community, Christiano re- cause I had attached myself to something be- that we all find something to help us escape atin first-year Alex Christiano cooks in his the confines of his spatially-limited kitchen. alized his talent during his sophomore year sides just my major.” from the constant chaos. For Christiano, Third Avenue North Residence Hall dorm Tonight’s menu consists of chicken confit, of high school. Christiano often hosts groups of people cooking is therapeutic, not only in the process room, his go-to playlist sets the scene. pasta, salad, yams and butternut squash. “I started by watching YouTube videos in his dorm to enjoy his freshly cooked food. but also in the way it connects him to people. Christiano cooks three to four times a “This kitchen is so tiny. I’m literally and making things in middle school,” Chris- Rory Meyers first-year Kora Quintana is a He hopes to inspire this mindset in others, week on average, often making do with left- cooking right now and I don’t have space tiano said. “But one year, I cooked the turkey regular attendee. and trust me, he’ll talk about it with anyone overs for the days in between. His favorite for sh-t,” Christiano says while looking for a for Thanksgiving and that was when I realized “It’s nice when you’re missing home willing to listen. dish to experiment with is pasta, noting the place to store his pan. “I have to put stuff on I could actually cook meals for my family.” and home-cooked meals,” Quintana said. possibilities for variation and inexpensive in- the stove top […] I keep stuff on top of the However, despite spending a summer “The dinner-party meals are really cool. He’s Email Calais Watkins gredients. But Christiano also has all of the fridge. There’s literally stuff everywhere. And working back of the kitchen for an Italian only done a couple but it was cool because at [email protected]. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019 Washington Square News | Culture 5 Better Than Sex Sophomore Wants You to Feel Good Mascara Fails to Impress With ‘Private’ Underwear Company

By GABY BALDOVINO didn’t really understand how the Staff Writer brush was “inspired by the curves of a woman’s body,” as it’s described Mascara is one of the hardest on Sephora, but I found it interest- beauty products to find fault with. ing nonetheless. Unlike foundation, blush and con- When I started to apply the mas- cealer, mascara tends to come in cara, however, everything went one shade, the blackest of blacks, south. My all-time favorite mascara so you don’t need to worry about it is Milk Makeup’s Kush High Vol- not matching your skin tone. And ume Mascara ($24), which I usually unlike eyebrow pencils and eyelin- apply two to three coats of in order er, mascara doesn’t require years to build the volume. When I use of practice to perfect your appli- The Kush, the brush is structured cation. The ingredients in mascara to minimize clumps on the bris- don’t vary from brand to brand tles, so I assumed Better Than Sex either, even between drugstore and would be similar. high-end brands. Only it wasn’t. The brush on But when mascara goes wrong, Better Than Sex grabs hold of your it goes very wrong. Simply put, the lashes in order to apply as much results can be disastrous. Think of color on them as possible, but that the spidery, clumpy lashes you gave results in an extremely clumpy and yourself when you bought your first wet first layer. Not to mention that tube of Maybelline Great Lash in when I blinked, some of the prod- middle school: that’s pretty much uct stained my contact lenses. The what you get when you purchase entire process of trying to take my Too Faced’s Better Than Sex Mas- now-blackened contacts out with- cara ($25). Reviews on the Sepho- out ruining my lashes was so cum- ra website claim that the mascara, bersome I decided to just take a hailed as a “Sephora Favorite,” gives makeup wipe and start over. your lashes a “full, long, and fluffy” The second time around, I made look and a “fanned out” effect. sure to wipe off some of the excess When I first purchased Better product on the brush before apply- VIA INSTAGRAM Than Sex, I was excited. My lashes ing it. Still, my lashes were clump- LS sophomore Brenda Liang will soon launch her own brand, Siren Basics, to provide cute, comfortable and affordable under- wear. are decently long and curlier than ier and less natural-looking than I the average, but they sometimes would have preferred. Not working appear sparse on camera. I prefer to out for me, Better Than Sex mascara By ELIF KESIKBAS made from white mesh to better vi- want to share, share it. At the end use mascaras that volumize rather didn’t exactly live up to its name. Staff Writer sualize her idea. of the day, I feel like sometimes un- than lengthen, which is why I was “She sent me a sample and I lit- derwear is made not for the woman first drawn to Better Than Sex’s Email Gaby Baldovino It’s no secret that a good pair erally went straight off of the aes- herself, not for the individual. It’s large, hourglass-shaped brush. I at [email protected]. of underwear can be a confidence thetic of it,” Brenda Liang said. “I to be sexy or to be cute, but it’s kind boost. It’s also no secret that find- was like, ‘It’s cute, got the product, of the idea that whatever you want ing cute, comfortable but afford- let’s sell it.’” to be, however you want it to take able underwear is exhausting. LS It turned out not to be that sim- some kind of effect on your life, just sophomore Brenda Liang’s soon- ple. When Liang threw the sample in let it happen.” to-launch brand Siren Basics aims the wash to test the fabric, the fibers Siren Basics is set to launch in to change that. of the mesh started coming off. She 2020 with four colors available Liang’s brand has its roots in her realized that she had to shift her at- in cotton and mesh as thongs or interest in the Danish concept of tention to improving the quality of full-coverage. The debut collection hygge, which is a word for coziness her product if she wanted to enter will be available to customers on the and contentment. When she was a the competitive underwear market. brand’s website and on Instagram. freshman living in Third Avenue She kept in touch with her cousin Liang also has collections planned North Residence Hall, she designed and asked her for more samples in for the next year and a half. her dorm room as hyggelig as possi- different colors, which she would in- Even though Siren Basics is Li- ble. The concept soon spilled over spect in person on her family trip to ang’s first attempt at growing a to her clothing, motivating Liang to Guangzhou in the summer. business, she is experienced in build- shop online for new underwear piec- Liang’s family visit soon turned ing her ideas from scratch. In high es that would make her not only look into a business trip. At her cousin’s school, as a response to feeling out good, but feel good. suggestion, she set up a meeting with of place as an Asian student at an “I had a very particular style in two lingerie designers, whose stu- all-girls private Catholic school, Li- mind; high legs, ’70s bikini vibes, dio neighbored her cousin’s office. ang started a blog discussing beauty, ’90s french-cut style, all-white Liang walked in with ideas, samples fashion and her feelings. When she and mesh,” Liang said. “But I just and eagerness to learn more. She ex- arrived at NYU, the connections she couldn’t find anything exactly how I plained her idea and showed them all built here meant she no longer felt wanted, and anything remotely sim- of the samples. She was not expect- the need to continue the blog. ilar was upwards of 30 or 50 bucks.” ing to walk out with a deal. “Since I came to NYU, my life Shocked by the price of such a ba- “They thought it was cute in a has changed,” Liang said. “I had sic necessity, Liang quickly connect- weird way,” Liang said. “Then they never met so many people that ed the dots. Her father Luke Liang pull out these books of the appro- made me happy and were support- is an entrepreneur, and from the age priate materials to use, and they are ive. I don’t really have anything to of 10, summer visits to his office had like ‘You know what, we kind of see write about now.” instilled the same drive in Brenda. something in this idea of yours; we’re While Liang has a tight schedule She immediately called her father gonna partner.’ It was a huge step between going to class and waitress- and pitched him the idea. He was forward having someone, first of all, ing part-time at The Bowery Hotel all-in for his daughter’s idea, and he who knew what they are doing.” Italian Gemma, she is committed to decided to invest in her business. Liang is now waiting for the final eventually growing her brainchild “I wasn’t exactly surprised since samples from Guangzhou to arrive from an underwear brand to a ba- she’s always been entrepreneur- in the U.S., before giving the green sics brand featuring bodysuits, bras, ial-minded,” Luke Liang wrote in light to production. Meanwhile, bralettes and bikinis. Her dream is to an email to WSN. “Or maybe it’s the she is putting all her effort into have a pop-up store. side-effects of watching The Profit designing a logo that fully reflects “When I started Siren, there or Shark Tank episodes on CNBC the brand identity of Siren Basics. definitely was a fear in the back when she grew up. I support her be- While siren in English refers to the of my head saying ‘I’m not gonna cause it’s a good first step to learn mythological half-woman, half-bird follow through with it, I’m not ca- how to handle challenges and pursue creatures who lure sailors off course pable of this,’” Liang said. “Now her financial independence.” with their songs, in Mandarin it we have designers and a business Through her father, Liang means private. partner to work with. I’m not turn- reached out to her second cousin “I think that even though it lit- ing back anymore.” Huangdang, who was working in erally does mean private, it’s not to Email Elif Kesikbas VIA TWITTER textiles in Guangzhou, China. Liang say that Siren underwear should be Too Faced’s Better Than Sex Mascara. requested a sample pair of underwear a private thing,” Liang said. “If you at [email protected]. 6 Washington Square News MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019

[email protected] ARTS Edited by CLAIRE FISHMAN On ‘New Age Norms 1,’ Cold War Kids Forget That People Actually Listen to Their Lyrics

By CHARLES SMITH Unfortunately their newest batch of of Ed Sheeran and One Direction, and fine!” Are Cold War Kids trying to cross me, so I will turn the other cheek” and Contributing Writer songs is painfully underwhelming. The the pop rock stylings of Maroon 5 and over onto the country charts? The case of “You have problems, so I will forgive you best tracks sound like they were written Tame Impala. Simply put, the former is Lil Nas X goes to show that it wouldn’t for them.” Compelling stuff. Before “New Age Norms 1,” I was by other bands and most of the lyrics feel ear death. When they’re playing rock, be a bad business decision. One can just Under all their posturing as bold and unfamiliar with indie rock group Cold weak and hollow for a group that’s try- the side that lines up more with the ex- imagine Willet singing this tune live, mo- experimental, Cold War Kids could hon- War Kids. Their bold image suggested ing to seem rough-and-tumble. perimental image they’re pushing along- seying around on stage in his 10-gallon estly pass for a Christian rock band. In that they would offer some hard-hitting, In sound, this album is best described side the album title, it’s decent. But hat and Warby Parkers. the middle of complaining about girls inspired rock music for the modern day. as split between the slow piano ballads that doesn’t make it original. Here’s the The rest of the tracks are lyrically ri- on social media, “Complainer” has a line origin of that sound: a bunch of bands diculous. Cold War Kids play the nice that goes, “Are you down to get spiritu- heard that guitar riff on Franz Ferdi- guy on this album, a confusing com- al?” It feels like they keep their religious nand’s 2004 hit “Take Me Out” and real- panion to their hard image. They stress references subtle so they can maintain ized, “Dude, we could make a career out that they aren’t your typical bad boys their status as a hardened rock band, but of this.” Cold War Kids (who formed in on “Waiting for Your Love”: “I’m not it just makes those references feel more 2004) must have loved that same riff, be- that macho tough kinda man / I want out of place. Rock can overlap with reli- cause it’s all over this album. Let’s face you for your intelligence.” Of course, gion, but those instances require earnest it — if the music makes you dance, it’s the rest of the song is about him and commitment on the part of the band. a success to at least some degree, and a how he’s searching for her, a hypocrit- Cold War Kids appear like they want bluesy, disco backbeat does make Cold ical shift of focus that paints him as to cross over somewhat into that realm, War Kids’ songs very danceable. But we rather self-absorbed. Their single “4th but they don’t want to give up some of should expect a little more from rock and of July” is about having a pool party. In the qualities of pure rock, leaving them roll, a genre based in pushing boundaries a pointed line, they tell us, “Don’t be with a product that doesn’t succeed very and expressing complex emotions. critical / Only bring good vibes.” The much either way. The dance tracks “Complainer,” rest of the song is similarly abstract and If Cold War Kids want to inhabit this “Fine Fine Fine,” “Waiting For Your general. For a band called Cold War Kids Christ-rocker sphere, they should go all Love” and “Dirt in my Eyes” will find to write a song about Independence out. Perhaps they could look to Kanye their place on alt-party playlists. The Day and take no political stance seems West’s recent work for guidance. “New band obviously respects the bass guitar, like wasted potential. It could have just Age Norms II” should be a gospel record; and its use here feels good. It rumbles as easily been called “Spring Break,” or at least then it would have a clear identi- dutifully through all these tracks, put- “Leif Erikson Day.” As it stands, it feels ty that it could be confident in. For now, ting a pep in your step. like this missed opportunity reveals a the original “New Age Norms 1” suffers The standout track on the album is gimmicky undercurrent to the creative from an image and tonal crisis that puts “Fine Fine Fine” for its brave absurdity. choices of the band. the band short of the core hard rock im- It begins as a normal track about being Other songs discuss fairly unexcit- age they’re sticking to and suggests that happy to grow old. The track reaches ing and unoriginal problems for a rock they would be better suited diving head- its chorus, and amid claps and hollers, band, summed up as: “I am on tour and first into another genre entirely frontman and California native Nathan think you’re hot, but I have a girlfriend Email Charles Smith VIA TWITTER Willet breaks out in an unmistakable and adultery is a sin,” “I broke up with Review of Cold War Kids’ new album: “New Age Norms 1.” country twang, “Yeah, I’m fine, fine, you very nicely, but you gossiped about at [email protected].

Charly Bliss Comes of Age, Led by Clive Davis Alumna

By NICOLE ROSENTHAL as writers and moving into this new space as switch, Charly Bliss shows can be char- that happen to me.” being in this band. And, that song is very Editor-at-Large a band and as people. In terms of genre, we acterized as nothing short of a pop-rock- In fact, some of Hendricks’ favorite fun to dance to.” definitely moved further in the direction of infused energy boost. There can be many songs are the most vulnerable on the al- Yet, despite the overwhelming attention NYU alumna-fronted band Charly pop, it’s closer to the music that inspires us, guarantees: the band will play all their bum, serving as a bonding moment be- the band has garnered over the course of Bliss has had a whirlwind year, to say the and the music we want to be making.” fan-favorites, audience members will be tween the band and the crowd during live the past year, Hendricks emphasized the least. The pop-rock outfit — formed in Over the course of the album produc- grooving in place to the sounds of spar- shows. To Hendricks, “Chatroom,” a song importance of authenticity, humility and, 2011 as vocalist Eva Hendricks’ entry prod- tion, watching fans list “Guppy” alongside kling upbeat synth sound and Hendricks about one of the most “awful moments” above all, making music for herself. uct to attend Tisch’s Clive Davis Depart- albums by Carly Rae Jepsen and Robyn will be decked out from head to toe in a in her life, is a beacon of hope that can be “I learned very quickly that as long as ment of Recorded Music — has released a eased any fear that Charly Bliss would iso- fun, outrageous getup inspired by “pink intimately shared with audiences. you’re being honest and as long as you’re critically-acclaimed sophomore album, an late themselves from fans by delving fur- puffballs and pretty mermaids.” “It’s comforting to see the journey of making music that is authentic to you, accompanying EP and toured three conti- ther into their pop roots. For Hendricks, “It helps me to be kind of in character something you go through alone that whatever people say on the internet can’t nents over the course of 10 months. the band’s fondness of the catchy hooks on stage,” Hendricks said. “A lot of the makes you feel really depressed and scared really hurt you,” Hendricks said. “If some- “When I try to wrap my head around of Weezer and The Killers is an important songs on this record are really aspiration- and sad,” Hendricks said. “It can eventu- one thinks your band sucks, I find that it’s what the beginning of this year looked like part of their identity — and “pop” should al — I think whenever I’m writing, I’m ally kind of magically transform into this way easier to let that roll off of me and just versus where we are now, it’s really hard not be a dirty word. writing as the best possible version of my- thing that connects you to people you’ve know that, in spite of that, I made the re- to understand that all of this happened in “I think it would feel really sad to put self and if there’s something I’m struggling never met before and people all over the cord that I wanted to make.” the same year,” Hendricks said to WSN. out a record that was just chasing some- with, I’ll write about conquering it instead world. You can kind of help each other and “While I was at NYU, I was playing shows thing that we had done before and trying of feeling really sad about it. I think it helps heal each other. I think that that is the most Email Nicole Rosenthal to nobody but my parents and my room- to repeat it again,” Hendricks said. “It’s me on stage when I’m reliving these songs beautiful [thing] I’ve experienced through at [email protected]. mate […] so seeing that there are people all so important to us to make really hon- every night to feel like this superhero ver- over the world who know about our music est music and most importantly that we sion of myself and larger than life, cause is really just something I don’t think I’ll stand behind it.” that’s how the music made me feel.” ever get over.” The new album has also tested the quar- The songs are some of the darkest con- The new record, “Young Enough,” is a tet’s skills both as songwriters and perform- tent the band has released to date. Con- pivotal departure from the group’s debut ers: with the addition of synths, the quartet trasted with verses from “Guppy” about effort “Guppy” in its pop-infused melodies is constantly switching between instru- glitter and trampolines, “Young Enough” and consistent use of synths over guitars. ments on stage or playing two instruments offers tracks about vulnerability, break- Hendricks described the album, which gar- at once, making for an interesting added ups, theft, loneliness and post-apocalyptic nered praise from the likes of Pitchfork and wrinkle of performance. scenarios. But through the darkness are NPR, as a transitional move, in which the “It’s been a really fun challenge for us bubbly, danceable and ultimately hopeful band flourished in both style and sound, to figure out how to play some of these anthems that seem to shed an optimistic according to Hendricks. songs,” Hendricks said. “We all kind of light through the tumultuous verses. “It was a lesson in learning how to stand move around on stage and take turns play- “These songs are about pain and grow- behind your own choices,” Hendricks ing different instruments. It’s an ongoing ing up and trying to maintain a sense of said of the stylistic shift between grunge challenge, and we’re always going back hope and love for the world even when guitars and pop synths. “I think [“Young and trying new things and seeing how the you experience some darkness,” Hen- VIA FLICKR Enough”] really marks such a big differ- audience reacts.” dricks said. “I definitely use songwriting NYU alumna Eva Hendrick’s band, Charly Bliss, has had an eventful year. From releas- ence in self-confidence, trusting ourselves Alongside a constant instrument as a way to process my life and the things ing a new album with an updated sound to going on tour in three continents. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019 Washington Square News | Arts 7

‘Varda by Agnès’: a Revolutionary Retrospective

By NICOLAS PEDRERO-SETZER recreations of moments in her life. Contributing Writer Varda gets to give the last word on her career, marking her oeuvre with a Whether you remember her as a stamp that reifies its meaning. But is fierce documentarian, French New it truly the end of her artistry? Wave pioneer, fervid feminist, instal- The film highlights time and time lation-piece wizard or potato-lover, again her avid love for recycling and there’s no doubt AgnèsmVarda has repurposing art. With this in mind, etched herself into our minds as one the viewer can’t help but wonder of the most loving creatives of this whether her final film, a self-portrait day-and-age. For those who are un- that collages her life into a two-hour familiar with the famed queen of the narrative, is the definitive final entry French New Wave, her films, from in her career or a scrapheap of genius 1961’s “Cléo from 5 to 7” to 2017’s that’s meant to be recycled by future “Faces Places,” have most assuredly artists down the road. When a child inspired their favorite filmmakers. exclaims, “It was a happy cemetery “Varda by Agnès,” the last film she with fun colors” upon emerging from worked on before her death earli- the video-sepulcher Varda erected for er this year, is a zig-zagging paean her once-beloved cat, you can’t help that eulogizes every facet of her life but wonder how that experience will and career — political, personal and inform the kid’s affinity for artistic photographic. Primarily set in an expression in their own future. At opera house where Varda conducts one point, when she stares into the a meandering retrospective on her audience and blurts out “I’m 90 and I career before a crowd of young ci- don’t care,” it’s as though she’s com- nephiles, “Varda by Agnès” simulta- manding the slew of young cinephiles neously works as a closing signature before her to also throw their arms up for longtime fans and an invitation and respond, “We’re 20 and we don’t for new viewers to get invested in care, let’s go make something!” her life and art. Whether this is Varda signing off Seeing as Varda conducts the en- or subtly trying to make a final wave tire retrospective bound almost mo- in the art world, “Varda by Agnès” tionlessly to a chair, she does a great is a wonderful piece of closure for job escaping the prosaic trappings of an artist who evaded finality for as what could feel like a Keynote pre- long as she could. sentation displaying footage from her PHOTO COURTESY OF MK2 FILMS Email Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer Primarily set in an opera house, “Varda by Agnès” is the renowned documentarian’s posthumous film that beautifully accounts – and past. The film constantly reinvents transcends – her life and her career. itself, splicing in varied and inventive at [email protected].

‘One Child Nation’: Fighting for the Right to Choose

By MEGAN CHEW echoed by most Chinese people when Contributing Writer Wang asks their views on the poli- cy. This defeated resignation — this As far as China is concerned, Nanfu “shared sense of helplessness,” in Wang and Jialing Zhang’s documen- Wang’s words — prevails throughout tary film “One Child Nation” does the film, from a village chief recount- not exist. The film was wiped clean ing how he had to carry out forced from any reporting platforms in Chi- sterilization to a government official na — according to Wang, there were proclaiming that she had to place the no reports of it winning the Grand national interest above her own. The Jury Prize at the 2019 Sundance Film film also features a midwife who ad- Festival, although the festival itself mits to killing about half a million ba- was covered. It was taken down from bies, so distraught that she has retired the Chinese equivalent of IMDb, re- from being a state doctor and treats placed by a page that says, “This film infertility to “atone for her sins.” does not exist.” “We didn’t make the decision, we Why? For the very same reason the only executed orders [...] but I was film was made at all — government the executioner. I killed those ba- censorship and propaganda. “One bies, didn’t I?” she asks at one point. Child Nation” reveals the ugly face This is the central struggle faced by of China’s one-child policy — a pol- those who had helped the govern- icy implemented in 1979 that limited ment enact the policy — how can couples to one child to tackle over- one bear the consequences of a choice population. The policy sparked many they did not make? morally questionable actions, includ- The film then turns to the families ing abandoning babies to die, human torn apart by the policy. Wang’s uncle trafficking, government-sanctioned breaks down in tears recounting how abductions and abortion. NYU alum- he left his baby daughter to die in a na Wang, narrating the film, returns marketplace. One family had a twin to her homeland to uncover these acts daughter taken forcibly by govern- by telling the stories of those affected ment officials, and when interviewed, by the policy, including her own fam- her sister tearfully laments the life ily, and digs deep at the wider notion she could have had with a twin by VIA AMAZON STUDIOS of mental sovereignty. her side, a life she will never get back. NYU alumna Nanfu Wang and Jialing Zhang’s “One Child Nation” delves into China’s inhumane one child policy through heartrend- The film is littered with images of An U.S. couple is shocked to find out ing personal interviews that reveal a tension between government policy and families. propaganda throughout: writing on that the Chinese orphan they adopted walls, posters and television shows was never really an orphan at all. praising the Chinese government and The film does not shy away from ity that the Chinese government’s makes for such an emphatic, illumi- es: what choice do we really have? their policy. It’s almost comical how showing the horrors that have result- propaganda instilled in the people, nating commentary on free will. In a blatantly the so-called advantages of ed from the policy — one section of in a nutshell. final reflection, she notes the irony of “One Child Nation” can be streamed on the one-child policy are thrown in our the film is a montage of images of Wang’s outrage at the government’s her moving to the U.S., from a place Amazon Prime. faces, but the impact of this propa- fetuses wrapped in biohazard bags crime against humanity injects a bias where abortion was forced to one ganda is far from funny. strewn amongst the trash. Human into the documentary, but it is the where it continues to be restricted — Email Megan Chew “Policy is policy” is the sentiment life reduced to waste — the mental- policy’s impact on her own life that in the end, the same question emerg- at [email protected]. 8 Washington Square News MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019

Edited by COLE STALLONE [email protected] OPINION and ABBY HOFSTETTER

UNIVERSITY LIFE The Unsung Struggle of Liberal Studies spends two years enrolled in a liberal arts core ring to, and therefore have already begun the outcome of any meeting has been finding understand what I want from my degree. curriculum before transferring into one of process of taking electives that will help them out that I’m on track to graduate. As for my The classes — though they may be detached NYU’s other schools to finish earning their leave, and the students like me, a few months potential transfer, my advisor can’t do much from my interests — are always taught by bachelor’s degree. This means that while ago, who had no f-cking clue. more than bounce me around to advisors captivating professors who expand my worl- simultaneously being enrolled in a high- The constant pressure to look forward from other NYU schools who can actually dview with every lecture. Yes, I would have ly-structured core curriculum, LS students makes it difficult to put down roots in the LS tell me the requirements I have to fulfill. My liked more academic guidance and support, are taking electives to figure out their even- program. The program is inherently tempo- academic career has become a calculus of but I’ve learned to look to myself rather tual major. This isn’t to be confused with rary and we’re constantly looking (and being credits, requirements and deadlines. than the provided infrastructure to under- the Global Liberal Studies Core Program — told) to leave it. The fear of the unknown is But the problem of knowing where to stand my own needs. By SOPHIA DI IORIO that’s the four-year version of Liberal Stud- something that almost every student has to go can’t begin to be solved without a high I don’t have any solutions to the cloud of Creative Director ies, which includes a mandatory junior year deal with, but the problem is made exponen- degree of self-awareness and what you want confusion looming over LS students; I don’t spent abroad and an eventual thesis. tially worse when you’re in a program that out of your education. If your advisor can’t think that there’s a catch-all answer for the When you’re a first-year in Liberal Studies, Confused? So are most LS students. will push you out of the nest in two years do much more than send mass emails with issues with the program. All I want is for LS icebreakers are a depressing affair. Between This general confusion about being in whether or not you’re ready to fly. various spreadsheets detailing the various to be seen for what it is: a beautiful, hot mess the standard questions (“Where are you the program is a running joke among LS Ideally, LS advisors would help guide our requirements for various majors, it’s still of misfit students whose advisors think that from?” or “How do you like New York?”), first-years. We laugh, “I have no idea how I journeys. Unfortunately, the reality is that up to you to choose which of those spread- they all want to transfer into Media, Culture, one question prevails: “Where are you trans- got here!” without giving much thought to advisors are burdened with understanding sheets to look at. and Communications. Perhaps this is the ferring after LS ends?” How does one polite- what it means to really be here. The culture all of NYU’s colleges and the process of Nevertheless, after much deliberation moment I put my Core Program education ly say that they have no f-cking clue? of LS is one of alienation. We know we can’t transferring into them, a task which is unre- I’ve decided to continue down the LS path into practice and evoke a bit of wisdom from According to the Liberal Studies website, stay here, but we also don’t know where to alistic and therefore rarely fulfilled in a com- and major in Global Liberal Studies. De- Socrates: “All I know is that I know nothing.” the LS Core Program is NYU’s “small college go next. This divides the program into two prehensive way. spite all the stress and fear I’ve experienced in experience.” Simply put, the program is an camps: the students who know their intend- I have met with my advisor multiple times this program, I still believe in it. The forced Email Sophia Di Iorio undergraduate program wherein a student ed major and which school they’re transfer- over the past year and the most meaningful independence of being in LS has led me to at [email protected].

POLITICS Beto’s Success Amounts to Pretty Privilege Senate run — it’s difficult to determine what ness of a person, company or brand influenc- dous fanfare. He notably raised $6.1 million against Sen. Ted Cruz, but quickly proved exactly got him as far as he did. While some es the observer’s thoughts about that entity’s during the first 24 hours of fundraising. He less compelling against the slew of other attribute his meteoric rise to him being “the character. This effect can be seen statistically was quickly endorsed by several Democrats Democratic contenders. His campaign was next Obama,” it’s clear his popularity is par- — E.L. Thorndike demonstrated this after and even praised by former President Barack plagued with disorganization — Beto nota- tially due to the halo effect — his convention- finding a high cross-correlation in military Obama. His initial polling numbers suggest- bly announced his candidacy before even hir- al attractiveness disproportionately garnered officers’ ratings in physical appearance, intel- ed he would be a serious frontrunner — Beto ing a campaign manager. Two key senior ad- him media attention and public support. ligence, leadership, loyalty and dependability. polled at more than 10 percent according visers who had worked on Beto’s Senate run Beto’s unsuccessful but interesting cam- Political psychologists have posited that since to some national polls. He announced his and Sander’s 2016 presidential campaign un- paign for Senate was what originally put him we associate positive characteristics with at- run for the White House in a cover story for expectedly quit. In the face of declining poll By EMILY DAI on the map. Millions of dollars from out- tractive people, more votes will be cast for Vanity Fair; an earnest, authentic Beto poses numbers and in a last-ditch attempt to resus- Staff Writer side of Texas poured into his run and media attractive politicians. This bias was famously confidently on a country road, proclaiming, citate his campaign, Beto adopted needlessly outlets fawned over him. Beto raised more demonstrated in the 1960 US presidential “Man, I’m just born to be in it.” divisive positions to attract media attention. Beto O’Rourke, tumbling in poll num- money than any Senate candidate in history. debate when elections first became televised. This self-confidence and lack of an artic- However, all this did was further invalidate bers and dwindling in fundraising figures, Supporters were taken with the young, “Ken- Those who watched the debate on TV pre- ulable reason for the need for his leadership the idea that Beto would be a viable president. recently dropped out of the 2020 Demo- nedy-esque” Texan. Articles and Twitter ferred the young and dapper John F. Kenne- gets at the heart of Beto’s campaign — one These failures quickly availed him of the ini- cratic presidential primaries. After struggling accounts were created to discuss Beto’s un- dy over the sickly and sweaty Richard Nix- massive ego trip. It was Beto’s unfathomably tial support he had from his Senate race. to channel the momentum he garnered deniable charisma, six foot stance and above on, while those who listened to the debate large ego that led him to state he would not be The Beto craze early in his campaign serves last year when he challenged Sen. Ted Cruz all, his attractive face. He skateboarded in a thought Nixon had won. dropping out of the presidential race back in as a reminder of the power of an attractive (R-Texas) for his seat in the U.S. Senate, Beto Whataburger parking lot; he was the bassist It’s perhaps this mania around Beto’s August and challenge John Cornyn in a key face and cool attitude. However, the sad end announced, “we have to clearly see at this in a post-hardcore band; he said “f-ck” during physical appearance that stuck the auda- Senate race because the Senate is simply “not to his unequivocally pointless presidential point that we do not have the means to pur- his concession speech after his failed Senate cious idea in his head that he was somehow good enough” for Beto. run reminds us that good looks alone seldom sue this campaign successfully.” Beto quitting campaign; a tweet about having sex with unique (when he himself has admitted that Despite these early victories and Beto’s un- land anyone a political office, no matter how the race seemed inevitable before it occurred, him went viral. the government “at all levels is overly repre- abashed faith in himself, Beto’s campaign was much you feel you’re just “born to be in it.” but his campaign launch was as optimistic Movements similar to Betomania have ex- sented by white men”) and qualified to run quickly derailed. Beto’s shtick of unnecessary as his demeanor. Looking at Beto’s scant re- isted throughout American history. The halo for president. After losing to Senator Cruz, urgency about milquetoast talking points Email Emily Dai sume — three terms in Congress and a failed effect is a bias wherein the physical attractive- Beto entered the 2020 primary with tremen- while gesticulating furiously was charming at [email protected].

CULTURE Pursue Your Dreams, Not Your Parents’ of knowledge meant putting their pride in Through these outlets, I was able to genu- cles and grandparents. My view of potential their lack of familiarity with the media indus- me on the line. inely put myself into something without re- professions was narrowed and I dismissed try, my parents saw my accomplishments in As the oldest daughter in a Nigeri- ceiving judgement or ridicule. Constructive any dream job I wanted that didn’t fall in line and outside of NYU and that gave them the an-American household, my parents set the criticism was always essential, but I never felt with practicality. But I realize now that practi- security they needed to be sure I had made bar for success pretty high. Although they out of place in these environments. cality won’t lead me to success — passion will. the right decision. They show their support weren’t strict, my parents instilled in me that Upon arriving at NYU, I suppressed my I scared my parents with my new career through helping me expand my network my education needed to come first in order passions and focused on becoming a doctor. I path because, in their minds, I had entered and telling me each day how proud they are for success to follow. They never failed to re- sat through pre-health seminars, allotted time unchartered territory. They knew nothing of me; to hear my father tell his friends that mind me that I needed to set a good example in my schedule to practice subjects I struggled about the world of media and their hesita- he sees me landing an important job not only By CHINENYE ONYEIKE for my siblings. To make them happy and to with and surrounded myself with other pre- tion to accept what I want to do with my life warms my heart but reminds me of his and Staff Writer be a good role model, I told myself I had to be health students to help myself feel motivated. stemmed from not knowing if it would lead my mother’s belief in me. great no matter what. I worked tirelessly to do My plan was to fake it until I made it. to success. Instead of having doubt and fear, When I visit home and hear my parents Before college, I lived to make my parents well in all my classes, make good connections Slowly, I felt myself deteriorating as I rap- I have used this as fuel to help maintain my preparing my brother for his pre-college sum- happy. I allowed them to draw the outline with my teachers to ensure a great report idly lost interest in all my classes, which made passion. Since my first year, I have worked mer music program at Berklee and making of my professional future and it was my job and attend national leadership conferences. it difficult for me to keep up with the work- on my professional path and made it align plans to take my sisters to a dance camp in Ita- to color it in. And when the picture drawn I was the poster child who took pride in her load. I dedicated hours of time to work that I with my talents and passions. I have chosen ly, I recognize my parents’ growth. I take cred- didn’t align with who I am as a person, speak- accomplishments, but I found it hard to take couldn’t understand, and didn’t want to. My courses that allow me to contribute my own it for them opening their minds to different ing up against it felt terrifying. pride in myself. mind sunk into a dark hole that I couldn’t insight. I have joined organizations for wom- careers for my siblings and me based on the Telling my Nigerian mother that I want- My extracurriculars gave me room to pull myself out of. en of color in media to expand my network talents they’ve seen us develop. They remind ed to study Media, Culture, and Commu- express myself; I took pride in my passions: A phone call with my mother served as a and to increase my chances of gaining intern- us to put our best foot forward on whatev- nication instead of following in the rest of dancing and writing. I made magic with my stepping stone out, because it allowed me to ships. Most importantly, I have put my all er road we decide to embark on and stop at my family’s footsteps into the medical field moves on a stage; the crowd cheering my repave my career path based solely on my in- into my coursework. nothing to help us reach our goal. served as my first step toward claiming my name as I put my all into a routine completed terests. My parents raised me to believe that Switching majors strengthened my bond individuality. However, declaring my career me. And with a pen in my hand, my thoughts pursuing medicine was the smartest choice with my parents and I now feel comfortable Email Chinenye Onyeike path in a field foreign to my parents’ domain and ideas came to life on a piece of paper. to make, with support from my aunts, un- expressing my individuality to them. Despite at [email protected]. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019 Washington Square News | Opinion 9

CITY The NYPD’s Subway Occupation Must End

military-style gear, including au- Even back in December 2018, tomatic ballistic helmets and vests, Byford was eagerly concocting long guns, more powerful pepper plans to crack down on fare eva- STAFF EDITORIAL spray and Tasers. “I have my own sion by developing “eagle teams” army in the NYPD, which is the or MTA workers that ride buses seventh largest army in the world,” with NYPD looking for fare evad- former New York Mayor Michael ers. He also suggested putting Courtesy Meals Shouldn’t Bloomberg boasted back in 2011. such teams near subway station Given the NYPD’s long his- entrances and asking police chiefs By ASHA RAMACHANDRAN tory of police brutality and mis- to deploy some of their 2,600 Come at a Price Contributing Writer conduct, it is only right for New transit bureau officers to create Yorkers to question the merits of fare evasion strike teams to catch A young black man, Adrian increasing police presence in the and deter evaders. Byford and the Students recently reported having finan- a financial exchange? Beyond criticizing the Napier, was sitting alone on the city. Governor Andrew Cuomo is MTA have been colluding with cial aid, previously awarded for scholarships university for its lapse in judgement regard- subway at the Franklin Avenue implementing a plan to install 500 the NYPD to criminalize poor or work-study, be redistributed to pay for ing this temporary issue, this situation gives station in Brooklyn on Oct. 25. A new police officers in subway sta- people and scapegoat them for the usage of the Courtesy Meals Program — us another opportunity to think about how gang of police officers assembled tions — in addition to the 2,500 city’s problems. which provides food-insecure students $25 we deal with the problem of food insecurity, outside of the train, pointing their already stationed there — which There is good reason for New Dining Dollars and five meal swipes upon and how many of the solutions we have in guns at him through the window. is estimated to cost the MTA an Yorkers to be angry. Cops are request, no questions asked. According to a place simply aren’t enough. Adrian slowly lifted his hands in additional $260 million in operat- rarely held accountable for mis- student interviewed by WSN, the Courtesy The Courtesy Meals program itself was the air as passengers around him ing costs over the next four years. conduct and the over-policing of Meals Program Coordinator was informed formed to give assistance to NYU students shouted and scrambled out of the For comparison, one ride on the low-income — predominantly of NYU’s decision on the same day that the who cannot afford to pay for their meals; line of fire. Moments later, the subway costs $2.75 and the fine black and Latine — areas means students had been. By the end of the week, these students constitute over 20% of officers stormed the subway car for fare evasion is $100. In other that those who are most margin- the university changed its response, saying NYU’s student body. When NYU decided with guns drawn and tackled the words, the NYPD would need to alized must bear the brunt of the that students wouldn’t be charged after to charge students for Courtesy Meals, it 19-year-old for alleged fare evasion arrest 2.6 million New Yorkers NYPD’s brutality. What’s worse, all. Though NYU has said it would resolve made a significant statement about itself and gun possession (no gun was in order to break even — more special privilege is being afforded the issue, it is still unclear if it has been tak- and its values. The university has a responsi- ever recovered). A video of the in- than a quarter of the city’s to- to these subway cops to bypass en care of completely. What’s particularly bility to do all it can for those in need with- cident went viral and was viewed tal population. accountability even further — the troubling is that the university only took ac- in its community. When it introduced the millions of times, sparking nation- The city’s initiatives are, in fact, MTA confirmed that subway cops tion after students complained. Regardless Courtesy Meals Program, NYU promised wide criticism of the New York not about lost revenue from fare will not be required to wear body of the specifics, one can’t help but ask: why to help its food-insecure students; when Police Department’s reckless and evasion; rather, they are part of cameras as all other officers in the did any of this happen in the first place? NYU took money from those students’ fi- over-aggressive policing practices. a concerted effort to criminalize NYPD are. An MTA spokesper- And more so than why, what does this nancial aid to pay for the food that it had Several more instances of police poverty and homelessness, espe- son justified this by asserting that mean for students who depend upon the said would be free, the university reneged brutality in New York subway sta- cially in communities of color. the new officers are not actually program to meet their needs? on that promise. Regardless of whether tions have been recorded over the According to the Daily News, part of the NYPD and belong The Courtesy Meals Program was or not the money has since been returned, past two weeks on social media, black and Latine New Yorkers to a separate force for the transit launched in 2016 and aimed to help stu- the original action stands: NYU charged including attacks on Latino fruit make up 86% of all fare evasion agency. This is misleading because dents struggling with food insecurity by students for a service that they promised to vendors, homeless musicians play- arrests from April to June 2019. many of the officers come from offering them 75 Dining Dollars, no ques- provide for free. ing their guitars, people resting This stems from the deliberate the NYPD and their policing re- tions asked. That amount was modified The recent incident highlights multiple on benches and black and brown placement of cops in low-in- quires active collaboration with this year to 25 Dining Dollars and five meal issues with NYU’s administration. NYU’s youth. The common denominator come neighborhoods. the agency, making them virtual- swipes. Before the 2017-2018 academic failure to clearly communicate the redis- is the NYPD’s targeting of mar- Criticisms of the crackdown ly indistinguishable. The lack of year, Courtesy Meals was not publicized tribution of funds for Courtesy Meals and ginalized and poor communities. on fare evasion are loud and have body cameras gives the subway due to fears by NYU’s administration that its decision to reverse its actions after being The families of Ramarley Gra- been further amplified by massive cops even more leeway to act it would be exploited by students. Because called out by students reaffirms the notion ham, Akai Gurley, Eric Garner protests and campaigns. Just last with impunity. of this, the program was only used by 30 that NYU will not act in its students’ in- and countless others are well aware Friday, a demonstration by over This is especially ironic in light to 40 students per semester. Last academic terest until students force them to reckon of this; their loved ones’ encoun- 1,000 people took place in down- of recent City Hall initiatives to year, though, the university began to pro- with their injustices. The failure to advertise ters with the NYPD have brought town Brooklyn, prompted by the increase surveillance in dozens of mote the program, and the number of par- Courtesy Meals in the first place also sheds endless heartbreak, loss and trau- viral videos of police violence in subway stations by installing live ticipants dramatically rose to 1,933. This light on NYU’s dismissal of lower-income, ma to their communities and done subway stations. Protesters called camera feeds, as a part of their ef- highlights NYU’s widespread problem food-insecure students. NYU’s confusing absolutely nothing to make New it “an emergency response” to forts to address homelessness. Ad- of food insecurity — a nationwide survey actions with the Courtesy Meals Program York safer. On the contrary, police these incidents. dressing homelessness apparently reports that over half of college students is symptomatic of its inability to deal with officers in this city have caused It was the MTA that worked means criminalizing, surveilling face this problem. food insecurity among the student popula- pain and destroyed lives and fam- with Cuomo to officially imple- and subsequently arresting home- More so than the issue of communica- tion efficiently. The university’s past failures ilies for decades. The NYPD are ment the transfer of 500 officers, less people for merely existing in tion — or lack thereof — this incident puts to promote the program plus its failure to notorious for targeting black and a mix of NYPD, MTA, and Bridge public spaces. Civilians are now the reputation of the Courtesy Meals Pro- communicate the redistribution of funds brown people. Who can forget and Tunnel officers, to 100 differ- subject to more scrutiny and mass gram at risk. Though the problem at hand for participants show that the administra- New York’s own stop-and-frisk ent fare evasion “hotspots.” The surveillance than armed police of- has been resolved, the idea that NYU would tion has serious apathy about the problem policy? An analysis by the New MTA has long been a proponent ficers employed by the government charge its students without notifying them of food insecurity. These actions have an ef- York Civil Liberties Union found of criminalizing fare evaders; when and funded by taxpayer money. will have a chilling effect on those who might fect on how students perceive the resources that innocent New Yorkers have Manhattan District Attorney Cy The government is demand- need this service in the future. Students made available for their use. The university been subjected to police stops and Vance decided in June 2017 to end ing that poor New Yorkers pay might be less inclined to use the program in has an obligation to stick to the promises street interrogations more than criminal prosecution of fare evad- the inflated and ever-increasing fear of future charge. Why call this program it’s made — and taking aid from students 5 million times since 2002, black ers in Manhattan, New York City subway fare. But the system itself a “courtesy” if students’ usage depends on should never be the solution. and Latine communities being the Transit President Andy Byford barely functions and is plagued primary targets of these tactics. partially blamed the decision for by inaccessibility, routine delays, Today, in the de Blasio era, the exacerbating the problem of fare failing technology and deteriorat- data on who the NYPD stops, evasion, telling reporters, “I think ing infrastructure. These fare eva- frisks and uses force on show the people heard that there would be sion campaigns are thinly-veiled Email the Editorial Board at [email protected]. victims are still overwhelmingly less of a penalty and that that has efforts to persecute the city’s black and Latine. The militariza- led to more fare evasion.” Byford most vulnerable populations. COLE STALLONE Chair tion of the NYPD has also sky- is peddling a long-disproven myth New Yorkers shouldn’t stand for ABBY HOFSTETTER Chair rocketed in recent years. In 2016, that being tough on crime actual- this any longer. Mayor Bill de Blasio invoked the ly leads to reduced crime, an idea JUN SUNG Co-Chair supposed “war on cops” to spend that has been used to justify mass Email Asha Ramachandran at at least another $7.5 million on incarceration as well. [email protected].

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[email protected] SPORTS Edited by BELA KIRPALANI Judo at NYU, a Balancing Act

By MARIA LEVINE Judo was originally introduced as a Staff Writer male-only event at the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo. The 2020 Olympics — also Judo, a martial arts sport with Jap- in Tokyo — will be the first time that anese roots that can be traced back to the International Judo Federation will the late 1800s, has created a small but send an equal number of male and vibrant community here at NYU. female competitors. Tandon sopho- Coached by Senseis Frank Colon- more Adeola Akin has been compet- nese and Devin Cohen, the judo team ing in the sport since she was 15. She practices at Palladium Athletic Facil- commented on her experiences as a ity two nights a week and fights in a woman in a sport that has long been handful of competitions through- dominated by men. out the semester. “The first time I was like, ‘I’m the The competitions vary slightly, with only woman here! I’m gonna get hurt,’” some competitors coming from private Akin said. “But honestly, most guys are clubs, while other matches are against pretty accommodating. I think once solely collegiate teams. Altogether, you build up your confidence and the matches allow athletes of varying your strength, you get the equal foot- skill sets to compete at novice or ad- ing to the other people. But it’s defi- vanced levels. nitely more inclusive, and I’ve always Judo can be easily misunderstood appreciated that about the sport.” by outsiders. It gets grouped together The name judo consists of two Jap- with other martial arts disciplines such anese characters: Ju, meaning gentle as karate or taekwondo. But in reality, and Do, meaning way. A common mis- it has more in common with wrestling. conception about judo is the idea that “Judo is a mat sport or a grappling the sport is inherently violent and ag- sport,” Colonnese said. “Throws, gressive when really it is heavily based holds, arm locks — that’s how you on technical skill. TOMER KEYSAR | WSN win. No punching or kicking.” “One thing people say is that soft- An NYU Judo club instructor demonstrates in front of the club in the wrestling room in Palladium Athletic Facility. The NYU Judo club Almost every member of the team ness beats hardness,” Sukhbold said. is open to all students, faculty, staff and alumni. discovered the sport in a different way, “Which means that you use the other some starting in college and some hav- person’s energy against them. And so ing competed at younger levels. Stern it’s not using brute force to fight the It is a sport largely grounded in re- not just like pummeling people. sists of students from various schools, junior Nomunbileg Sukhbold and person — it’s using as little power as spect, every step of the way. Even in You pummel people and then you majors and skill levels, they all choose sophomore Annette Kim each joined possible. You’d think that most of the practice, members of the team bow say thank you.” to spend their time together, compet- the team in their first year at NYU. time the larger person would be dom- to their fellow athletes before run- Judo is a sport of balance. At NYU, ing in a discipline they love. “I dabbled in other martial arts inant but as long as you have the tech- ning through drills and technique this balance is applied not only to hon- before,” Kim said. “But I think I like nique, even the smallest person could demonstrations. ing its skills, but also to forming bonds Email Maria Levine judo the best.” throw someone twice as large as them.” “It’s respectful,” Akin said. “You’re with one another. While the team con- at [email protected].

Is Load Management the Future of the NBA?

sense for the Clippers. Last season, it was pionship seasons with the Chicago proven that not playing him in back-to- Bulls. Jordan, currently the owner of back games in order to keep him healthy the Charlotte Hornets, was recently in for the postseason worked for Toronto. the headlines for comments to his play- The Raptors still managed to go 17-5 ers, reportedly saying “You’re paid to without him and a well-rested Leon- play 82 games.” ard exploded in the playoffs, averaging In 2017, the NBA implemented a rule 30.5 points per game en route to the prohibiting teams from resting healthy championship. It seems the Clippers, players in high-profile nationally tele- a favorite to win the title this year, are vised games, attempting to placate its fans implementing this same strategy of load and lose as little money as possible. The management in hopes of replicating the league can pass a $100,000 fine against Raptors’ success. teams who break the rule. However, this While this may work out in the long rule has not proven effective so far, as the run for the Clippers, many fans are dis- Raptors were able to rest Leonard for 22 pleased with the plan. When Leonard games last season without retribution. In sits, thousands of fans who paid to go the two games Leonard has missed this see him play are left feeling disappoint- season, the Clippers cleared his absence ed and angry. On Wednesday, fans were with the league, classifying his rest as critical of the decision to sit Leonard injury-related. Even if the NBA were to since it robbed them of the chance to fine the Clippers, billionaire owner Steve watch him face off against Bucks star Ballmer would likely not worry about forward Giannis Antetokounmpo — the $100,000 fine if Leonard’s rest led to a rematch from last season’s Eastern an NBA championship. Conference Finals. In order to fix this problem, the NBA Load management is creating a clash must not attempt to force players to play, VIA WIKIMEDIA between teams and NBA fans — the as that has not worked so far. Instead, Load management is causing tension between the NBA and its fans. Clippers want to preserve their star the league must look to the root of the player’s condition as well as they can in problem, the length of the regular sea- By ARVIND SRIRAM He went on to help the Toronto Rap- Wednesday night — for the second order to have a higher chance at win- son. However, decreasing the amount Staff Writer tors win their first title in team history, time this season. ning the championship, while fans want of games would lead to a revenue loss for all while leading the league in minutes Many fans and pundits have criticized the high-value entertainment they pay the league. Without a clear solution as of Last season, Kawhi Leonard made played during the playoffs. Leonard and the Clippers organization for each night. yet, it seems that the issue of load man- headlines after he sat out 22 games due This season, the Los Angeles Clippers for his sitting out so often and so early Many argue that other stars in the past agement will continue to be a talking to “load management,” opting to rest forward has brought the issue back into in the season. ESPN analyst Doris Burke have played all 82 games without rest and point for a while. his body while he was still recovering the mainstream conversation, after sit- even called it “ridiculous” and said that that Leonard is soft for sitting out. from the quad injury that sidelined him ting out his team’s nationally-televised the NBA has a problem on its hands. Michael Jordan, for example, missed Email Arvind Sriram for much of the 2017-18 NBA season. game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Competitively, resting Leonard makes a total of just six games in his six cham- at [email protected]. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11, 2019 Washington Square News | Sports 11 Swimming and Diving Teams Win Monday Musings: NYU Fall Open On the Ducks, NBA

By BENJAMIN MICHAEL DAVIS On day two, Tandon junior Josh Rine won omore Malcolm Silver-Van Meter placed Deputy Sports Editor the 200-yard backstroke in 1:54.35. Chatoor 12th. Steinhardt junior Pat Xu was 13th. Kicks and the Knicks’ won the 1650-yard freestyle in 16:02.69, and CAS junior Oliver Jacob finished in 15th, Men’s Fencing Tandon junior Macarthy Adelman won and Steinhardt senior Yuji Cusick took The men’s fencing team opened its season the 100-yard freestyle with a time of 47.73 home 24th place. French Connection at the Temple University Open last Sunday. seconds. In dives, Rory Myers sophomore The Violets’ next meet is the NCAA At- While there was no team scoring, many Vi- Cole Vertin won the three-meter board with lantic Region Championship on Saturday. olets were successful. In the foil, LS first-year a score of 323.25. Owen McKenna and Stern first-year Miles The Violets return to the pool on Sat- Women’s Soccer Field finished first and third in their first col- urday, Nov. 23, when the divers travel to NYU lost a close match to Brandeis Uni- legiate tournament. Stern senior Eric Zobel the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and versity on Saturday. The 1-0 game was tied placed 10th in the event. CAS junior Sam the swimmers take on Johns Hopkin Uni- until the 62nd minute, when Brandeis soph- Bekker finished eighth in epee, and five Vio- versity at home. omore Daria Bakhtiari scored the lone goal in lets took home top-10 spots in saber. Tandon the match. Despite the low score, the Violets first-year Darren Yen was also competing in Women’s Swimming were outshot 17-11. Stern junior Meghan his first collegiate tournament, and he came The women’s swimming and diving Marhan made eight saves, as both teams fin- in third. Gallatin junior Zachary Schindler, team also won the NYU Fall Invitational ished 11-7 and 2-5 in UAA play on the year. Stern first-year Nick Han, CAS sophomore this weekend. On Friday, NYU won the The Violets now wait for a possible Bradley Kaufman and Stern first-year Ja- 200-yard freestyle and 400-yard medley re- ECAC Tournament bid, which will be an- mie Ren took home sixth through ninth lays. Individually, Rory Meyers senior Jaime nounced on Monday. place in the event. Robinson took home the 500-yard freestyle The Violets next tournament will be with a time of 5:08.99. Stern senior Honore Men’s Soccer against Columbia University in the Top of Collins won the 200-yard individual medley Men’s soccer also played what could be the Park Clash on Thursday. in 2:10.02, and CAS first-year Jessica Flynn their last match of the year on Saturday, won the 50-yard freestyle in 24.8 seconds. losing 2-0 to Brandeis. This game was closer Women’s Volleyball On Friday night, CAS senior Carmen White than the score let on. Brandeis scored its goals SOPHIA DI IORIO | WSN The Violets entered the UAA Cham- won both boards in dives, scoring 290.55 in in the 63rd and 77th minutes, and led in pionship in Chicago as the fourth seed this the one-meter and 265.55 in the three-me- shots 14-7 and shots on goal 6-3. The Violets weekend. NYU then went 1-2 on the tourna- ter. On Saturday, CAS sophomore Ashley finished the regular season with a record of By BELA KIRPALANI like Harriet Tubman or showing ment, sweeping the University of Rochester Brrodnick won the 1650-yard freestyle in 7-7-2 and 3-3-1 in UAA play. Sports Editor off his own personality. Dinwid- and being swept by Carnegie Mellon Uni- 17:35.2 and the 200-yard backstroke with a The men’s season is now also contingent die then auctions off each pair of versity and Case Western Reserve University. time of 2:07.12. on whether they receive an ECAC Tourna- Sabrina Ionescu game-worn shoes and gives the The tournament opened on Friday, when NYU’s next meet will be on Saturday, ment bid, which will be announced Monday. Is the G.O.A.T. money to charity. And for each the Violets were swept 25-15, 25-15, 25-17 Nov. 23 when the divers head to U.S. Mer- On Saturday night, the Univer- pair of sneakers that get sold on by Carnegie Mellon. chant Marine and the swimmers take on Men’s Basketball sity of Oregon women’s basket- his website, he gives about 25% of Later on Friday, NYU beat Rochester Johns Hopkins at home. The Violets opened their season with a ball team beat the U.S. women’s the earnings to charity as well. 25-18, 25-12, 25-15. The Violets only trailed 76-62 loss to Oberlin College on Saturday. basketball team 93-86 in front of My personal favorite pair of once in the match in the third set. Team lead- Wrestling NYU shot 50 percent in the first half and led a crowd of 11,530. It was the first kicks so far is inspired by Pablo ers included Stern first-year Haley Holz with The Violets finished ninth of 12 teams in 35-31 going into the break. A 9-0 Oberlin time in 20 years that an NCAA Picasso and Jean-Michel Basqui- 12 kills, Stern first-year Nicole Dao with 18 the Ned McGinley Invitational on Saturday. run early in the second half was too much for program defeated the wom- at. The detail is pretty sick, if I assists and CAS junior Jacqueline Kupeli NYU finished with 51.5 points and two top- the Violets to overcome. Stern first-year Jae- en’s national team. Talk about do say so myself. with 16 digs. In their one game on Saturday, five finishers. SPS first-year Jason Geyer went don Khubani finished with 13 points, and making history. the Violets fell to Case Western Reserve 25- 5-1 in the 141-pound bracket and finished SPS senior Jimmy Martinelli led the team The Ducks, led by Sabrina Io- The French Prince 23, 25-16, 29-27. with four pins, while SPS sophomore Kade with seven rebounds. nescu, have put the basketball of New York This could be NYU’s last match of the Loughney also went 5-1 in the 165-pound The Violets next hit the court on Wednes- world on notice for this season and I am officially declaring this the season, as they wait for a potential ECAC bracket. This brought both of the wrestlers day when they take on Hobart College. I, for one, am so ready. Ionescu is year of Frank Ntilikina. tournament bid. to the third-place match in their respective the best player in college basket- Toward the end of last season, brackets, but neither could compete due to Women’s Basketball ball at the moment. On Saturday, many Knicks fans were getting fed Men’s Swimming an NCAA rule preventing a seventh match. NYU beat St. Joseph’s College - Brooklyn she went off for 30 points and sev- up with the French point guard. Both the men’s and women’s swimming As a result, both finished in fourth place. in their season opener on Saturday. Five play- en assists. Last year, she averaged After being drafted with the No. & diving teams hosted the NYU Fall Invita- NYU returns to the mat on Friday when ers scored in double figures in the 98-66 win. 31 points, 12 rebounds and 17 8 pick in 2017, Ntilikina struggled tional against Princeton University, Stevens they compete in the Roger Williams Univer- The Violets were down 17-7 in the first quar- assists per game on her way to be- to meet expectations in his first Institute of Technology and Drew Univer- sity Tournament. ter, but a 15-0 run changed that, and they coming the all-time NCAA leader two years with New York. He aver- sity this weekend, and both NYU teams never relinquished their lead. Game leaders in triple-doubles, making her the aged less than six points per game won their meet. Day one of the men’s side Men’s Cross Country included CAS first-year Brooklyn Shelton best in both men’s and women’s and was often too slow to make was on Friday. NYU won the 200-yard free- The men’s cross country team sent six with 21 points, CAS senior Annie Barret college basketball history. decisions offensively. style and 400-yard medley relays and three runners to the ECAC Championship race with 12 assists and Steinhardt sophomore Also, Ionescu is basically a lock On Friday night, however, the individual races. CAS sophomore Graham on Saturday. NYU finished in second with Meghan McLaughlin with nine rebounds. for the No. 1 pick in this year’s 21-year-old seemed to finally take Chatoor won the 500-yard freestyle with 69 points, seven behind St. Joseph’s Col- NYU’s next game is at Farmingdale State WNBA Draft, which is held by that next step in his development a time of 4:37.65. Stern sophomore Jacob lege - Long Island. Eighteen teams ran the University on Tuesday. the New York Liberty. If Satur- in the win over the Dallas Mav- Haines won the 200-yard individual med- 8k course. CAS first-year Jon Diaz was the day’s performance is a sneak pre- ericks. While he may not have ley in 1:58.05, and Stern sophomore John Violets’ fastest runner, finishing in 10th Email Benjamin Michael Davis view, fans better be excited to see stuffed the stat sheet, it was clear Piccinic won the 50-yard freestyle in 21.59. place with a time of 28:32.7. Tisch soph- at [email protected]. the G.O.A.T. tear it up at the Bar- that he was the Knicks’ best play- clays Center next season. er on the court. He provided his usual consistency and effort on Check Out These Kicks defense, recording a game-high I’m going to preface this by say- four steals and a team-high three ing I am in no way a sneakerhead. blocks, and he also looked more However, by virtue of closely comfortable on the ball, dishing following the NBA and WNBA out four assists and aggressively over the years, I have taken a slight pursuing his own shots. interest in the sneakers that the For a team that has struggled world’s top basketball players wear to figure out its starting rotation on and off the court. so far this season, Ntilikina looks While stars like PJ Tucker and like the Knick’s best option for Sue Bird are known for their ex- point guard, and all he needs is tensive collections of kicks, Brook- to be given enough time on the lyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwid- floor to shine. While he is not die is changing the game one pair likely to be the team’s top scorer of shoes at a time. Dinwiddie al- every night, the French Prince ways has fire on his feet. He start- makes everyone around him bet- ed his own sneaker company in ter with his resilient defense and 2018 after none of the big names improved passing. would sign him for a shoe deal. Last season, he wore a different The Sports Girl is a weekly sports pair of personalized kicks for each column that will feature a girl’s take game. Dinwiddie designs each on sports. Yes, a girl. Yes, on sports. pair himself, often paying tribute to cultural icons like Nipsey Hus- Email Bela Kirpalani VIA NYU ATHLETICS at [email protected]. Stern Senior Honore Collins swims for NYU Women’s Swimming & Diving team. sle, remembering historical figures Washington Square News Staff

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