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NYU Shanghai Parents Call for Student Exodus to NYC NYU Shanghai delays the start of spring classes due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus, but parents and students do not think it’s enough.

By MINA MOHAMMADI Deputy News Editor

After China’s leader Xi Jinping warned of the “accelerating spread” of coronavirus on Saturday, uni- versities across China, including NYU Shanghai, delayed the start of the spring academic semester. Parents and students, however, say it isn’t enough. This new virus — also known as 2019-nCoV — has killed at least 56 people and infected 2,000 since its discovery in the city of Wuhan. Cas- es of the virus have been found in other countries including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand and even the United States. The most recent delay an- nouncement — issued through an updated alert email yesterday by vice chancellor of NYU Shanghai Jeffrey Lehman — pushed classes ECHO CHEN | WSN back to Feb. 17. Classes at NYU Shanghai will start later than expected due to the recent outbreak of the deadly virus. CONTINUED ON PAGE 2 This Should Have Never Happened To You

In these video-diaries, three survivors of sexual violence share their stories of experiencing assault and the way it affected their lives.

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[email protected] NEWS Edited by LISA COCHRAN and EMILY MASON NYU Shanghai Parents Call for Student Exodus to NYC

CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 ing the most up-to-date guidance,” the 27th, but believe with the opportunity NYU Shanghai first-year Zineb lot of friends who are pretty worried “We have just been advised by the statement reads. “As we receive new in- to catch up, our students will flourish Dardafaa was less satisfied with NYU but at the same time it’s not necessarily Shanghai Municipal Education Com- formation or directions, we will update without daily fear.” Shanghai’s outreach. Dardafaa felt threatening to the majority of healthy mission that, pursuant to their strategy the community.” Students have shared similar con- NYU Shanghai reached out to its stu- college-aged students.” for responding to the 2019-nCoV situ- But members of the NYU commu- cerns. NYU Shanghai first-year Sayon dents too late, which she said prevented Aylor told WSN that the virus could ation, they do not want universities in nity remain unsatisfied. The Facebook Biswas said that international students her from recognizing how dire the situ- potentially allow people to point to Shanghai to reopen until February 17,” page “NYU Shanghai Parents,” a group — who comprise half the campus’ pop- ation was. She received the initial delay the aspects of NYU Shanghai they Lehman said. “Accordingly, our Spring of 166 members, posted an appeal crit- ulation — are anxious about returning email on her plane back to Shanghai. already do not like and create unnec- semester will not begin until that date. icizing the delay. The appeal said delay- to NYU Shanghai. “I was pretty mad. If I had received the essary anxiety. Our dormitories, however, will remain ing classes will not give enough time to “I know almost a dozen kids that are news in a more timely manner I would “A lot of students come from dif- open between now and then.” address global health concerns. really serious about not coming back this have switched my flight time,” Darda- ferent backgrounds and their parents The Student Health Center is taking “[The delay] defies logic to send a next semester because of worries of their faa said. “Instead, I am now here with a don’t understand China well and what steps including temperature screenings child into the epicenter of a pandemic safety,” Biswas said. “I am concerned small group of friends two weeks early, the endemic entails,” Aylor said. “I feel and mandatory travel questionnaires, virus,” the appeal stated. because I do have lots of friends that watching changes happen every couple like they don’t have much security in Associate Vice President of the Student The solution, the group argues, is are currently in Shanghai telling me the of hours. Everything is so cloudy.” their students studying abroad in China Health Center Carlo Ciotoli said in a for the student body to move to NYU’s situation is being taken seriously. The Dardafaa said many of her peers are in the first place and using this issue to university-wide email sent on Jan. 24. In New York City campus. majority of people are wearing masks.” reconsidering their attendance at NYU justify their anxiety.” this email, Ciotoli also cited the initial “We respectfully ask that our stu- Biswas commended NYU’s effort to Shanghai and that faculty has yet to As of now, there are no identified cas- delay, which was set for Feb. 10. dents be considered for immediate re- address the situation by delaying classes address the excessive academic pressure es of the virus in the NYU community, Additionally, a statement released by sumption of classes at NYU’s New York but also cited problems with it, includ- brought on by the delay. She added that including NYU Shanghai. NYU Spokesperson John Beckman ad- campus either in person or through ing the cancellation of spring break. she supports the parents’ push to have “Relocating to NYC seems drastic dressed the spring semester delay and online enrollment, or at another cam- “I was really not for classes being classes resume in New York City. but it is doable, so I believe it is in their efforts by the Student Health Center to pus location nearest our student’s delayed because what is a week really NYU Shanghai junior Jaeven right to suggest it,“ Biswas said. “We are remain informed about the virus. home country where we feel safe,” the going to do? But on the other hand, Aylor also voiced concern about all waiting to see what happens.” “The medical staff at the Student statement reads. “This will enable their it’s an effort on the part of the school,” the virus’ spread. Health Center, as mentioned, is in reg- continued education working toward Biswas said. “If we do start on the 17th, “I am about to study away in New Email Mina Mohammadi at ular touch with governmental health a degree from NYU. We understand we are going to have classes non-stop un- York, and personally I do feel like I [email protected]. authorities so as to ensure we are follow- the NY city classes commence January til summer break.” dodged a bullet,” Aylor said. “I have a

NYU Sydney Students Describe Red Skies and Foggy Smoke During Bushfires

By LISA COCHRAN down on you if you went outside,” which killed nearly 200 people. It is News Editor Kemp said. “There was about an hour referred to as Black Saturday, as it is if you stood outside for 10 minutes, it considered one of the deadliest fires in As bushfires ravage Australia, NYU was like breathing in 70 cigarettes.” Australian history. Molloy added that Sydney students and faculty recount- Like Kemp, CAS sophomore Jessi- the immense loss brought on by this ed their experiences, describing bright ca Chapel also studied at NYU Syd- blaze led Australia to reconstruct its red skies and the persistent smell of ney during the fires. She said that fire safety protocol. smoke on their commutes to class. near the end of the semester, students “Now in Australia whenever it’s While the city center — where were forced to wear face masks to a dangerous day, people around any- NYU Sydney campus is located — has avoid dangerous smoke inhalation. where that’s fire-prone are told to get been less affected by these fires than She added that the 35-minute walk out,” Molloy said. “Our new warning other areas of Australia, students com- from the dorm to the campus was regime is incredibly effective.” plained about canceling travel plans, often difficult. Despite new safety measures, this the dangers of smoke inhalation and “It was really hard to walk home be- fire season — which began in July having to close windows to prevent cause everyone was coughing,” Chapel and has yet to subside — is unprece- smoke from entering their dorms. said. “It was awful.” dented in scale, causing record dam- “What did impact students and fac- Tisch senior Hannah Vickery, age to the continent’s landscape and ulty was that the fires were so intense who also studied at NYU Sydney last wildlife. The fires have claimed 28 and there were so many going on that fall, said that while the smoke was human lives and affected more than there was more smoke in the city,” not always pervasive, there were days 25 million acres of land, additionally NYU Sydney Environmental Journal- when it was clearly visible both out- killing an estimated one billion ani- ism professor Fran Molloy said. “Be- doors and indoors. Some students mals as a result. cause it’s a warm climate and people even described smoke in the lobby of “The rest of the world was looking do a lot of things outdoors, it really re- the academic building and student at what was going on in the fire zones,” stricted the city people from pursuing residence hall. Molloy said. “Realizing how many an- their normal activities.” The fires led to a frequently chang- imals were killed is just devastating.” On Dec. 9, students were excused ing sky color, students said. On certain Molloy attributes the stretch of from attending class via an email days students said the sky was grey this particular fire season to ongoing sent by Assistant Director of Student with smog, while on other days flames droughts throughout the country. She Life, Marcus Neeld. painted it hues of red and orange. emphasized her belief that Australia is “Due to smoke and reduced air Kemp added that the push to cancel a great place to study climate change quality [New South Wales] Health is class was the strongest from faculty, and that the fires will play a substan- recommending residents of Sydney most of whom live in areas more sus- tial role in her lesson plans. significantly limit all outdoor activ- ceptible to the fires. Molloy added that despite the ram- ity,” the email read. “Absences from Molloy is one of these professors. pant fires, she still encourages stu- class related to the smoke conditions She was personally affected by the dents to study at NYU Sydney. will be excused for today only.” spread of the fires when Royal Na- “I feel like, here, we’re at the NYU Sydney Director Mal tional Park — located near her home in pointy end of climate change. We Semple did not respond to WSN’s the South of Sydney — caught on fire. can see what’s going to happen in request for comment at the time of “Houses districts away from me other countries in years to come,” publication. were evacuated,” Molloy said. “We Molloy said. “There are a lot of real- CAS sophomore Jason Kemp saw were lucky that it didn’t get any ly important conversations going on the aftermath of the fires last semester worse, but everyone was very ready for and students who come out here can when he studied abroad at NYU Syd- things to happen.” be part of that.” ney. He described the feeling of stand- Bushfires are not a rare occurrence JESS CHAPEL | WSN ing in the smoke as heavy. in Australia. Molloy pointed to a Email Lisa Cochran NYU Sydney responds to the Australian bushfires. “It felt like something was weighing particularly devastating fire in 2009, at [email protected]. MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020 Washington Square News | News 3

NYU’s Title IX Complaints Come in Disproportionately Low in New Report

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MINA MOHAMMADI | WSN Students march outside Bobst Library in response to the university’s decision to reinstate Professor Avital Ronell. House

By EMILY MASON dent of Students United for Safer more likely to recieve reports of News Editor Schools, says that the data can be sexual assault than law enforce- misleading because of this kind of ment. Drafters of the original NYU appeared on the first underreporting. legislation were disappointed to composite data report of sexual “You might expect that the see a funding increase for state assault complaints to Title IX of- schools that are reporting the low- law enforcement rather than fices across all New York college est number of gender violence in- placing the onus on universities’ campuses released by the state. cidents are doing a great job with Title IX offices. The data highlights the problem addressing gender bias on campus, “We envisioned this as a bill of underreporting and the unique which is possible,” Ridolfi-Starr addressing gender violence on Saturday, Febuary 1st, position universities have in sup- said. “But the more likely way, the college campuses,” Ridolfi-Starr porting sexual assault survivors, more realistic way, to interpret said. “And about universities’ according to the activists who that data is in fact that students unique opportunity and obli- 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. supported the report. don’t feel comfortable reporting gation to respond, support stu- The report is mandated by the to those institutions.” dents, to prevent violence and “Enough is Enough” legislation The data highlights the im- respond once that occurred.” passed in 2015 after activist group portance of universities support- Activists hope that the annual Students United for Safer Schools ing survivors switching dorms, report will be a means to ensure drafted and lobbied for the bill in changing classes or accessing men- that universities adhere to Title Albany in conjunction with the tal health counselors. Of the 173 IX. Currently, universities are Carry that Weight campaign. Af- who filed Title IX complaints at meant to be financially penalized Saturday, Febuary 8th, ter years of organizing its imple- NYU, all of them requested addi- for violating Title IX, but the mentation and non-compliance tional services such as these. state is reluctant to impose finan- from universities, the first report The report gathers data on cial consequences because they 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. of all Title IX complaints from factors including: how many in- may negatively affect students. 2018 was released this December. cidents occurred off campus, Ridolfi-Starr emphasized the Co-president of Students Unit- how many complainants sought necessity for universities to sup- ed for Safer Schools Sejal Singh university judicial process, how port survivors of sexual assault, who helped to draft “Enough is many cases were reported to law even if their incident occured Enough” commented on the use- enforcement and the outcomes of off-campus. The 2018 report re- fulness of the data. these cases. Ridolfi-Starr said the vealed that across all New York “I think that data is sort of data illustrates the role universi- State campuses 38% of Title IX a powerful illustration of what ties should play in supporting sex- complaints occurred off-campus, students need and want and are ual assault survivors. but new legislation proposed by THIRD NORTH, 75 THIRD AVE., seeking,” Singh said. “This data “Schools are required to re- Betsy Devos would allow univer- helps us to lay out where there are spond to sexual violence and ha- sities to avoid responsibility for NORTH TOWER, #SB07 breakdowns at many, many points rassment because of a civil rights these assaults. Because survivors in the process.” statute,” Ridolfi-Starr said. “I are often unwilling to report to • One of these breakdowns is a think it’s really important for us law enforcement, this bill will lack of trust between student bod- to know how many of the students leave them with nowhere to turn, NYUNEWS.COM ies and their schools. NYU’s 173 are seeking additional services, Ridolfi-Starr said. complaints despite a student body how many of them are getting it.” However, even if Devos’ bill is of over 50,000 reflects a trend of After “Enough is Enough” was passed, it is unlikely it will affect underreporting across the data. passed, NYU began administering how NYU supports survivors of “NYU’s numbers are not re- campus climate surveys regarding sexual assault. flective of the actual amount of sexual and interpersonal violence “Even when an incident occurs sexual misconduct on campus,” every other year, adopted a stu- outside of our jurisdiction, we President of Students for Sexual dent’s Bill of Rights, adjusted the connect those involved with sup- Respect at NYU Emma Levine university’s definition of affirma- port, including with specialists told WSN in an email. “From tive consent to reflect that of the to help them walk through the what we’ve seen/heard from folks, state and began reporting Title process with law enforcement,” a lot of that might be due to the IX complaints. NYU Spokesman John Beckman fact that the reporting/adjudi- In addition to being in the best told WSN in an email. cation process is really difficult position to fill the high demand emotionally for survivors.” for resources in the wake of a Email Emily Mason Zoe Ridolfi-Starr, co-presi- complaint, universities are also at [email protected]. 4 Washington Square News MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020

[email protected] CULTURE Edited by BELLA GIL How NYU Students Prep for the Election Season

derstanding the policies that the candi- very politically active,” he said. “They dates are pushing. vote less than older people, they’re less “You need to make sure you actually interested in politics than older people agree with the candidate’s policies and and therefore, they have less power than what they are campaigning for — not older people. Older people are outvot- just taking cues from one aspect of their ing them, and the decisions about their identity,” she said. future are being made by people who As the election season is still in its will not be around when they are full- early stages, many students are unde- fledged adults.” cided about which presidential can- Egan also said that while every genera- didate they will support. Nonethe- tion’s turnout generally increases as they less, LS sophomore Isabella Vieira is age, the young generation today is voting already making plans. at much lower rates than previous gener- “Currently, I don’t have one candi- ations when they were young. date I strongly endorse, but for when I “This suggests that there is some decide on one, I have been looking into kind of chronic disengagement among joining a student group for whichever this generation that is quite trou- candidate I choose,” she said. “For now, bling,” he said. I am doing my research, listening to the Egan listed several ways that young news and talking to others about who to people can change their generation’s support, ways to support them—and of course and become more involved in pol-

JUSTIN PARK | WSN course, I will be voting.” itics: volunteer for a campaign, become NYU students preparing for early vote Vieira also explained why she votes informed about the candidates’ offer- and why it is important for other ings, participate in a voter registration students to vote. drive, volunteer to be a poll watcher on TATIANA VELASCO By cratic candidates. But I’m still unsure if be a part of my country’s politics first- “I see voting as the minimum you can Election Day or work for an organization Deputy Culture Editor there is a candidate who has what it takes hand this year.” do to be politically active,” she said. “You that educates voters. to beat Trump.” Many students simply follow the may feel like your voice doesn’t matter, He said there is emerging evidence in The new year typically prompts feel- Gasperoni said he is preparing for news, but some students, such as CAS but it does. Our representative democ- political science that individual efforts to ing of hope and optimism, but students the elections by staying up-to-date on sophomore Roxane Chopin, turn the racy wouldn’t work if no one voted. get other people to vote and participate struggle to shake their anxieties as the news. He enjoys listening to podcasts televised debates into watch parties. Young people need to step up voting if in politics can be quite effective as well. nation’s political climate remains mud- like “The Daily” or “NPR Politics” to “A bunch of my friends and I got to- they want their views to be heard, oth- “So, one thing that you can do among dled in turmoil. As students follow the learn about the candidates and other gether and watched the last debate,” she erwise the older generation will be com- your friends and family of your age is current impeachment trial and prepare important issues. said. “We sat around eating Reese’s and pletely in control.” be persistent and annoying about mak- for the upcoming elections, they channel “It’s actually my first year voting,” he commenting on the candidates’ respons- NYU Professor of Politics and Pub- ing sure they are registered and they their anxiety into their civic duty. said. “In the 2018 midterm elections, I es to the questions — it was fun.” lic Policy Patrick Egan also stressed vote,” Egan said. “I am feeling very nervous about this did door-to-door campaigning for my Chopin recommended that students the problem of low voter turnout election season,” LS freshman Colin local congressman, Mike Levin, as a way watch the debates and follow the polls among young people. Email Tatiana Velasco Gasperoni said. “I’m a Democrat, and to exercise my political voice without a throughout the election season. She “Generally, [young people] are not at [email protected]. I support several of the current Demo- ballot in hand. I’m so excited to actually emphasized the importance of fully un-

A New Englander’s Guide to Surviving Winter

By TRINITY CASIMIR dro Flask water, they are diuretics — must if you’re stuck outside for some Contributing Writer which cause water loss — and should reason,” she said. be avoided. Instead, take advantage According to Min, deeming a coat When you found out you were ac- of prime access to the best tap water “insulating” relies on two factors: first, cepted to NYU from your 75 degree in the country. the outer layer shouldn’t be permeable hometown, you were so excited that Unfortunately, some of us are just and should protect against wind; sec- you forgot it snows in New York City. not built for the cold. Despite the po- ond, the inner layer should be thick Truthfully, you’re not quite an NYU tentially invigorating wind chill, find- and have fleece or down or some sort of student until you’ve conquered this ing ways to minimize your time outside insulating material. one challenge: surviving the winter, is another important habit for winter. LS freshman Rishi Dhir from Bos- which may seem extremely daunting “Stock up on food. You won’t ton recommended buying your coat for those that come from sunnier plac- want to go out or spend unnecessary during the summer if you can. es. Look no further, these native north- money on GrubHub orders,” Galla- “It will always be cheaper then,” he erners have some tips that might help. tin freshman Pilar Ceron from White said. “Also, get a jacket — some peo- According to LS freshman Eden Plains, N.Y. said. ple like hoodies.” Min from Boston, safety must be a pri- While staying warm is the most Dhir also said layering is im- ority. During the winter, ice can cause obvious concern during the winter, a portant with pants. accidents. While cities typically salt common question that many in the “I like to go with khakis — they’re their streets, parks can often go neglect- city consider is: are warmth and fash- always really warm,” he said. “Some ed. Learning how to safely walk in the ion mutually exclusive? Is my appear- people like jeans, but I try to stay away sleet, snow and wind is crucial. ance now worth the money I will spend from them. They tend to be cooler.” Min recalled a time last year when later on Nyquil? According to Ceron, In addition, Min recommended she strolled through Washington winter weather isn’t a hindrance, but a that your final investment should be Square Park after a snow storm. There fashion opportunity. in winter boots and cozy socks for the was black ice (for the non-natives this “Winter is my favorite season, it’s the truly cold days. is a transparent layer of ice over the best time to get creative with outfits,” “I wear wool crew socks that don’t walkways that may not be visible at first Ceron said. “Your coat is a part of the slip off,” she said. “They’re more in- glance) throughout the entire park. look, accessorize with it, it’s a piece. sulating and more comfortable. I also “It was so icy in the park, and I Hats, scarves, just roll with it.” buy my winter boots a half size up so I was completely shocked that they However, Min stressed that can fit my socks.” didn’t salt the sidewalk, so being care- more important than fashion is the If all that is not sufficient to repel ful about black ice is important,” she ability to layer. the cold, Min said you can tune in to said. “I think sometimes the weath- “Wear layers, because having one your inner grandmother: dry your hair er is unexpected so they didn’t have big, bulky jacket won’t serve you inside completely, don’t walk around without time to prepare.” if you don’t have much else under- socks, eat real food and if all else fails, Min also said hydration is key for neath,” she said. break out the Vaporub. anyone constantly commuting in the However, Min noted that layers can- cold. While hot coffee or tea sounds not substitute a good coat. Email Trinity Casimir CHRISTIAN FORTE | WSN far more appealing than your cold Hy- “An insulating winter jacket is a at [email protected]. Listen to advice from East-coasters to survive the coming winter. MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020 Washington Square News | Culture 5 Simple Steps for Smooth Skin NYU Trend Report:

goes a long way. Another common is- sue is dry skin, which can benefit from New Decade Edition a serum with vitamin E or hyaluronic acid which seals in moisture and pro- By BELLA GIL tects skin from oxidation. For more ra- Culture Editor diant skin, green tea extract and ferulic acid can even skin tone and add glow. As the decades come and go, to our Gen Z To combat acne, serums with vitamin luck, certain forgotten trends ebb and flow. C or retinol are soothing and repairing. Items we never wanted to be caught wearing are now at the top of our lists, and those we used to Step 4: Moisturize be obsessed with fall to the bottom. What seems This step seems intuitive, but find- to be at the top — and bottom — at the turn of ing the right one for your skin type the decade (and the new semester)? can make or break your routine. If you know your skin to gradually become IN: oily throughout the day, a lightweight, Sweater Vests Arms cold? Too bad. ALEXANDRA CHAN | WSN water-based gel moisturizer is ideal. Start taking care of your skin with a simple and effective routine. But a thicker cream can keep your skin Maybe your mom forced you into a vest 10 moist throughout the day, or serve as years ago or maybe it was just a part of your school uniform. Either way, go digging for it By DIVYA NELAKONDA ditch the makeup wipe and choose a a richer alternative for nighttime. If because for some reason, sleeveless sweat- Beauty & Style Editor micellar water that will leave your skin your skin feels smooth but not greasy ers are back. Layer it in the winter, wear it by clean without drying it out. after application, you’ll know that itself in the springtime and you’re all set to go. Skincare. It’s one of the biggest you’ve found the moisturizer that crazes as of late; and there is no better Step 2: Tone works best for you. Knee-high Boots time than college to build a skincare The idea of using a toner may seem These boots were made for strutting. TALIA BARTON | WSN routine to both repair existing issues frivolous at this age, but it is an optimal Step 5: Sunscreen Not riding boots and not duck boots, but Replace the old-fashioned leather Moto jacket and prevent future complications. But product to balance the pH of your Buying a sunscreen solely for your with a trendy leather blazer this winter. think go-go boots; the more square the toe, if you don’t know where to start, don’t skin, which can often be compromised face and using it on a daily basis is by the better. The just-below-the-knee height worry. A simple and purposeful rou- in the process of cleansing. Taking this far the most undervalued step in a skin- paired with super flared jeans or a mini dress OUT: tine customized to your skin type is the step immediately after cleansing allows care routine. Whether or not the sun is gives Puss in Boots a run for his money. As fast as it emerges, the hottest thing can be- easiest way to approach skincare. out that day, sunscreen is non-nego- you to take advantage of the moisture come not-so-hot in the blink of an eye. and lock it in. Being wary of the ingre- tiable. Though it may seem too soon Leather Step 1: Cleanse dients in your toner can help you tar- to worry about wrinkles, sun spots or Head to toe, please. Skinny Jeans The first step to caring for your skin get specific skin issues. For a hydrating loose skin, trust that just a nickel-sized Forget the leather Moto jacket. Get it out Not so together forever. is getting the gunk out. If your skin is toner, look for one with ingredients amount should not be overlooked. Try of your mind, it had its (very long) moment. Remember when all you wanted in middle dry and sensitive, a cream or oil-based such as glycolipids, peptides or seed to find a sunscreen that is broad-spec- Replace it with a leather trench coat, leath- school was a pair of perfect skinny jeans? cleanser may be your best bet, especial- oils. For a toner with soothing prop- trum so that it protects from UVA and er blazer, or hell, even a pair of leather pants. But now, if your jeans are not extremely high ly in the thick of winter. If flaky or dry erties, search for one with chamomile UVB rays, and has an SPF above 30. Next level leather? Looks good on everyone. waisted and cut off at the bottoms you won’t skin is withholding you from washing or rosehip, as they have anti-inflamma- even touch them. A moment of silence please, twice a day, opting for a cleansing milk, tory effects and promote skin elasticity, A strong skincare kit does not need Giant Headbands this one’s hard to part with. a gentle cleanser made from an emul- respectively. Avoid alcohol or menthol, to break the bank. In fact, sometimes Blair Waldorf who? sion of fats and water, will keep your as they are often irritating, even for the products with the simplest ingre- Headbands as thick as they are tall and Snake Print face soft as a baby’s bottom. For oily oilier skin types. dients will make the biggest differ- carefully emblazoned with studs or velvet Ssssssorry to see it go. or combination skin, a gel or foam- ence. Removing your makeup may are everywhere. Catch them while they’re Leopard print asserted its dominance in ing cleanser will freshen and mattify. Step 3: Serum just be the last thing you want to do still hot, and before they start giving you a the 2000s and again in recent years, snake Cleansers with salicylic acid or charcoal If you have no idea what a serum after a night out, but having a straight- headache. print emerged, yet could not compete. It slith- are uniquely detoxifying. For partic- accomplishes, trust me, you are not forward routine to fall back on will Appropriately, most of these combined ered right through our fingers and left the lin- ularly acne-prone skin, an exfoliating alone. Serums can tackle anything make it simple. give off the idea you’re out to a classy evening. gering question: which animal print will have scrub used on alternating days can from dark spots to wrinkles (it is never Any of these items with an extravagant collar its moment next? make a world of difference in cleaning too early!) to dullness. Treatment may Email Divya Nelakonda makes it seems like the decade is off to a very out your pores. If you wear makeup, seem optional, but a couple of drops at [email protected]. preppy start. Email Bella Gil at [email protected].

Ballin’ On A Budget: Dining With the Michelin Stars

By LAUREN GRUBER mouth-watering Asian fusion dishes, Laut after his stint as a chef at the decadent Four can indulge in platters of manchego cheese ian dining destination in the East Village. Dining Editor earned its Michelin star in 2011. Chef Salil Seasons Hotel Hong Kong. Most of its and famed Ibérico ham, and most of the The menu is pure elevated comfort food, Mehta of New Delhi, India opened Laut menu consists of garden variety bites like seafood and salad dishes can be savored for with four different kinds of arancini, ov- Rather than being relegated to (liter- in 2010, and runs a second restaurant, pan-fried chicken dumplings and steamed $20 or less. Don’t forget to finish your meal en-baked pasta loaded with cheese and sauc- ally) substandard dining hall food, NYU Laut Singapura, with his wife and business egg cake, but the standout dish is the baked with a creme brulee-topped sponge cake or es and all the pizza you can stomach. The students have the luxury of living in a partner Stacey Mehta Lo. Laut has plenty barbecue pork bun (three for $6). The melt- almond cake with strawberry and almond Michelin guide applauded the restaurant’s foodie haven. Restaurants brimming with of on-theme cocktails like the ginger pine- in-your-mouth smoky pork is enrobed in a milk ice cream. rianata pizza, decked out with fresh toma- delicacies line every street in the city, but apple martini and the Malaysian Old Fash- cloud-like bun, studded with sugar crystals. toes, savory anchovies, pecorino cheese and some offer cuisines a cut above the others. ioned, but the real star of the menu is the Make sure to order plenty, and finish your Norma Gastronomica Italian spices, and the wood-oven baked The coveted Michelin star, awarded by roti canai ($9.50). The pillowy soft roti, a meal with an order of delicately-flavored Italian anelletti pasta — ring-shaped pasta with the Paris-based brand of the same name, is kind of flatbread, is served with the most French toast, Tim Ho Wan-style, filled with 438 3rd Ave. beef ragu, eggplant, green peas, basil, cheese an honor bestowed upon dining options luscious coconut-based curry dip. Like, if I a silky custard. normarestaurant.com and Italian ham. End your meal on a sweet deemed worthy by the annually published could bathe in this sauce I would. If that’s 212-889-0600 note with traditional Italian goodies like Michelin Guide. A restaurant can earn not enough of an endorsement for Laut, Tomiño Taberna Gallega Chef Salvatore Fraterrigo immigrated cannoli or indulgent modern desserts like between one and three stars: one usually go for the asam laksa ($18), a noodle soup Spanish Tapas from western Sicily to the United States, nutella-stuffed pizza. equates to a restaurant that serves their served in a spicy and acidic fish-based broth, 192 Grand St. working in restaurants across the United genre of food in an exceptional manner, a favorite of the late and great culinary ex- tominonyc.com States and opening his own eateries in Italy Email Lauren Gruber and three stars are reserved for lavish fine pert Anthony Bourdain, or the curry laksa 212-933-4763 and Paris before creating this authentic Ital- at [email protected]. dining venues, often consisting of several ($18-$22), a coconut-milk infused noodle This taberna offers Northwestern Span- course meals costing several hundred dol- soup featured as the winner of Buzzfeed’s ish-style tapas perfect for sharing amongst lars. While a seven-course tasting menu Worth It series. If you want to dine like friends. The restaurant’s history is tied to with white truffles and Osetra caviar may some of the most well-renowned food crit- Galicia, Spain, a region celebrated for its be out of the question for most, there are ics without their paychecks, you’ll love this gastronomy and home to Tomiño’s chefs. still plenty of Michelin-awarded restaurants restaurant a “laut.” Gin and tonic enthusiasts will love their near NYU that won’t break the bank for a myriad of twists on the classic cocktail — special dinner out. Tim Ho Wan try the rosemary and orange or mango and Dim Sum pepper variations — and their extensive list Laut 85 4th Ave. of libations will please the juniper-averse Malaysian, Singaporean and Thai timhowanusa.com drinkers. Start your meal off with cro- 15 E. 17th St. 212-228-2800 quettes two ways: Serrano ham and roast- lautnyc.com A favorite among NYU students (and ed tomato or seafood and aioli, traditional 212-206-8989 WSN staff), this dim sum destination is Spanish egg and potato omelettes, spicy With its splashy painted brick walls, the world’s cheapest Michelin-starred roasted chorizo and lamb chops drizzled in cozy ambience and expansive menu of restaurant, started by Chef Mak Kwai Pui hearty chestnut purée. Cheese board lovers TALIA BARTON | WSN Enjoy Michelin-quality Asian fusion food at Laut on a budget. 6 Washington Square News MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020

[email protected] ARTS Edited by KAYLEE DEFREITAS and ETHAN ZACK Angie Is Aggravated and I Understand Why

with about fifty seats, but undoubtedly tion. She never left her little world and provided an intimate feel. Each table was overjoyed when anyone, like the and chair appeared realistic due to au- audience, could provide her company. thentic details like magazine clippings, While not included in the show, she a coffee machine and a corded phone assumably practiced this solitude until peppered on them. Once the lights she died because she preferred to live in came up, Angie acted like the audience her own sentimental world than be an members were her houseguests for the active member in an inferior society. afternoon. She brewed coffee onstage Angie’s performance made the entire and even offered Italian cookies. While experience exceptional. The performer many thought this proposition was a made the audience believe there were joke, the house lights rose and women multiple performers in the one-woman brought out vanilla wafers that resem- show due to her incredible ability to bled Voortman cookies on silver trays. change her voice, costumes, personality As the audience munched on their and even gestures. After a scene, Ang- snacks, Angie continued her furious ie sat in a chair and had her headpiece, rants, taught some Italian phrases and shirt and props removed and replaced even inspired individuals to sing “Sweet before she continued with a different Caroline” with her. When an audience narrative. One may argue that such a member fell asleep in the front row, process is tedious and time consuming. Angie made sure to theatrically termi- However, this decision dramatically nate his early evening nap. No matter illustrated the ubiquitous process be- what the performer did on the stage, hind exploring repressed emotions. VIA WIKIMEDIA she made sure everyone felt as if they These moments were magical and insti- Centered in a traditional Italian home, “Angie Aquavitae Is Aggravated and She Is Going to Tell You About It” is a one-woman show were a part of her world. gated anticipation for the next transfor- that presents a family in crisis. A nostalgic Angie spent each day in mation. From her comedic frustrations her little kitchen hoping to reminisce to heartbreaking moments of devasta- By SASHA COHEN Hall. Produced by Gallatin Associate tae, an Italian woman in her 70s, illus- with anyone that would listen to her. tion, Angie proved that one person can Books & Theater Editor Professor Michael Dinwiddie and Go trated the great mourning that comes She despised the idea of fancy Star- truly do it all and that a one-woman Tell It! Productions, the show was a with change. While there was very bucks orders and gender neutral bath- show can be just as spectacular as any From Jan. 16-26, “Angie Aquavitae one-woman drama therapy, a type of little plot, the story devastatingly de- rooms because those were dissimilar to other kind of production. Is Aggravated and She Is Going to Tell theatre designed to help individuals set picted how her nostalgic psyche led to the glorious past she wished she could You About It,” written and performed goals or achieve catharsis. Grappling her own misery. relive. Her passionate detestation for Email Sasha Cohen at by A. Aquavitae, took the stage in Pless with the idea of loss, Angie Aquavi- The theater was a small black box modernity ultimately led to her isola- [email protected].

The Patched Film Adopts the Worst From Video Games

By FAREID EL GAFY game as paid downloadable content or gasted by the hideous design chosen reported, one employee lamented the to their effort. Film & TV Editor DLC, a phenomenon that one meme for the titular hedgehog. In response extreme conditions under which they “Cats” has set a precedent of releas- likened to selling customers a bun and to the overwhelming backlash, director were made to work, but was unable ing unfinished films and together with Any film or video game buff will tell then the patty. Jeff Fowler announced that the film to verify its authenticity. MPC also “Sonic the Hedgehog” has furthered you that when the two mediums come With the option to fix all of the prob- would be delayed by three months to worked on “The Lion King,” “Detec- the time-honored Hollywood tradi- together the result is often ugly and of- lems with a product after it is already reanimate Sonic with a less nauseating tive Pikachu” and, intriguingly, the tion of working artists to the bone on fensive. Video game films gave us such released and, vitally, after consumers model. Thankfully, a generation of “Cats” patch. The fact remains that the a time crunch. It’s the latest abomina- abominations as the peanut-headed, have already forked over the price of scarred children was narrowly avoided. artists at MPC were tasked more than tion born of video games and film, and humanoid Goombas from “Super Ma- a base game or admission, studios can The question remains, however: how once with cleaning up the messes cre- if studios are not held accountable for rio Bros.” (1993) and Angelina Jolie’s release unfinished media and simply did they manage such a monumental ated by major releases, and now all of it then we may be in for “The Lion performance as Lara Croft in “Tomb patch it at a later date. change, essentially redoing a major them are out of a job. King” with a twenty dollar Timon and Raider” (2001). The “E.T. the Ex- The implications are troubling, rem- facet of the film? It’s certainly not the first time cre- Pumbaa character expansion pack and tra-Terrestrial” (1982) video game tie-in iniscent of the phenomenon all too fa- The answer came last month as the atives in the industry have been over- “Godzilla” with a man in a lizard suit for the Atari 2600 was so reprehensible miliar to gamers. Though moviegoers British Moving Picture Company’s worked and abused, and it won’t be the in theaters for a month before the stu- that it was instrumental in the North are paying the same price for the same (MPC) Vancouver, Canada branch, last. Most recently, another Vancouver dio finds a throng of young VFX art- American video game crash of 1983 ticket, some are getting a demonstra- the studio responsible for redoing the animation house, Nitrogen Studios, ists to bleed dry. and saw hundreds of unsold cartridges bly inferior product. A furry suit may film’s visual effects, announced that it saw employees unpaid for overtime buried in the New Mexico desert. be insignificant, but the precedent is was going to shut down. As animation and removed from the credits of “Sau- Email Fareid El Gafy For years, the video game industry alarming. It seems clear that Univer- news agency Cartoon Brew initially sage Party” (2016), the ultimate insult at [email protected]. has been suffering from a disease, and sal so desperately wanted a Christmas the film industry is showing symptoms: release that they rushed the film out unfinished products to be patched after despite the fact that they were aware the fact. What’s worse, the artists are it was unfinished. It’s a sleazy business being made to clean up the executives’ practice, and if studio executives can mess with little recompense. get away with it then we may be on a Enter “Cats” (2019), the bizarre flick slippery slope toward bun-then-patty based on a bizarre musical starring the films featuring patched-in performanc- greatest stars of this generation – na- es, scenes and effects. Of course, direc- ked and hairy. On the film’s release tor’s cuts have been around for decades, date, December 20, Universal Studios but the key to the patched film is the informed multiple theaters that they fact that it is patently unfinished on re- would soon be receiving an “updated lease and marketed as the same product version” of the film. Perceptive movie- as its eventual finished form. goers were able to identify “Cats” 1.0 More alarming than the fraudulent from “Cats” 1.1 by the apparent visu- business practices of Universal Studios al mistakes such as a clear distinction is the abuse of artists who are made to between Dame Judi Dench’s hand and clean up the messes created by the ex- her furry sleeve. It’s almost as though ecutives. Coincidentally, this is best the film was patched. evidenced by another unholy spawn of Like a swatch of cloth for closing video games’ and films’ unhappy mar- up a hole in a pair of jeans, a patch is riage – “Sonic the Hedgehog” (2020) an update sent out after a game has 1.0, complete with human teeth and an been released to fix glitches and bugs ape-like physique. that evince themselves. Similarly, de- When the first trailer for the film de- velopers will push out noticeably bare- buted in April 2019, Sonic fans, movie VIA INSTAGRAM @CATSMOVIE bones games and release the rest of the fans and people with eyes were flabber- After a tumultuous release, Universal Studios released a newer version of the film Cats with updated graphics. MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020 Washington Square News | Arts 7

Tisch First-Year Says Goodbye to Youth in Debut Album

By NICOLAS PEDRERO-SETZER some and pure stuff is just overlooked. If you’re Music Editor being genuine, people will just say it’s angsty and disregard you.” Sporting a kimono and a pair of round spec- Pattern outlines the complicated musical pro- tacles, Tisch first-year Benji Jung, also known as cess they followed while writing the album. Where Null Pattern, sits before their desk — a worksta- other artists might move through the produc- tion consisting of a desktop, a myriad of CDs and tion process in a straight line, the first-year con- a couple Criterion flicks. Posters of King Krule, stantly doubled back on their creations, tearing James Blake, Neutral Milk Hotel and Mac De- them apart and reincorporating the fragments Marco — artists that have influenced their sound into a new attempt. over the years — surround them in a Mount “I write a lyric, I record the vocals over a demo Rushmore-like arrangement as they reflected on track, I slice some vocals out, make a new beat out their career and the release of their first album of that, dub new lyrics over it and then change the “Black Dirt Rests.” whole song,” Pattern says. “I don’t know. I have, “I just think it’s all stories,” Pattern says. “I like, musical ADHD or something.” think music is just another form of storytelling Beyond the process of creation, their diverted to me because a song traverses from ‘A’ to ‘B,’ and mindset also makes it harder to classify their sound. it’s the story of how you get there. I really like that Though they reference elements of the electronic kind of linear structure in songs where you real- and R&B genres, Pattern has instead opted to shed ly don’t know what’s going to come next — it’s the confines of any specific sound label. not just a loop.” “Nowadays, it’s all about all the genres coming For Pattern, “Black Dirt Rests” comes at a point together,” Pattern says. “Pop music has electron- in their life where they’re very uncertain about ic and rock influences, and hip-hop, well, there’s what the future holds. The album functions as a like country-rap now. Take [Little Uzi Vert]’s new send-off to their own youth. song, ‘Futsal Shuffle 2020,’ that’s just like an old “I’ve been thinking about [growing up] a lot techno song and it’s amazing.” and I feel like the album is nostalgia through a lens Pattern is now more concerned about specific of grief,” Pattern says. “I feel like nostalgia and emotions being achieved through the manipula- grief are two sides of the same coin, where nostal- tion of artistic mediums. gia is grieving a lost time and the album is sort of “It’s more about ... what does this part of the this process of grieving this ideal part of your life song require?” Pattern says. “I feel like defining that you’re leaving.” your sound doesn’t really matter in the end.” Despite the melancholy subject matter of Now that Pattern has finally released “Black “Black Dirt Rests,” Pattern wanted to give their Dirt Rests,” grieved and grown up, they’re ready to project a more optimistic tone. move on, continue writing and trudge towards that “I’ve just been sick of cynicism,” Pattern says. ever-elusive ‘B’ that they yearn to reach one day. “I feel like cynicism, sarcasm and irony have been the mainstream things of our generation, and Email Nicolas Pedrero-Setzer VIA INSTAGRAM @NULL_PATTERN now that particular brand of genuine, whole- at [email protected]. Black Dirt Rests is Null Pattern’s first album release of 2020. 8 Washington Square News MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020

[email protected] OPINION Edited by JUN SUNG POLITICS Trump’s Executive Order Censors Palestinian Voices order refers to the International Holocaust Jewish people at large. pro-Palestine students resulted in NYU Stu- in opposing and even shutting down their ac- Remembrance Association’s stated examples The executive order’s intentions were dent Government passing a divestment reso- tivism entirely. of anti-Semitism: “All executive departments openly revealed in an op-ed by Jared Kush- lution in December 2018 and over 50 student There is a long history of student anti-co- and agencies charged with enforcing Title VI ner, Trump’s senior adviser and son-in-law, as groups passing internal BDS resolutions and lonial, anti-imperialist student movements shall consider the following...The ‘Contem- attacking anti-Zionism on college campuses. pledging non-cooperation with NYU’s two like SJP and JVP and of the US government porary Examples of Anti-Semitism’ identified Kushner characterizes anti-Zionism as equiva- pro-Israel groups, TorchPAC and Realize Is- cracking down on them. One of the most by the IHRA, to the extent that any examples lent to anti-Semitism, and implicitly, Zionism rael. Students involved with SJP and JVP and notable examples is the Vietnam War, where By ASHA RAMACHANDRAN might be useful as evidence of discriminatory to Jewish identity. He thereby neglects centu- supporters of the Palestinian cause petitioned students all across the country mobilized Deputy Opinion Editor intent.” The examples are left un-cited in the ries of Jewish history, culture, and tradition NYU’s Social and Cultural Analysis depart- against an imperialist war from NYU to Kent executive order but they include, “‘the target- predating the founding of Zionism as a politi- ment to end cooperation with the universi- State to the University of Tennessee, Univer- On Dec. 11, President Trump signed into ing of the state of Israel, conceived as a Jewish cal movement in addition to a long history of ty’s Tel Aviv campus, which the department sity of California, Berkeley, and dozens more. law “The Executive Order on Combating collectivity’; denial to ‘the Jewish people their Jewish people opposing Zionism. pledged to do last May. The US government tried to censor, repress Anti-Semitism,” which claims to combat the right to self-determination, e.g. by claiming NYU has two student clubs — Students SJP and JVP’s success has already provoked and violently attack student demonstrators rise of anti-Semitism on college campuses by that the existence of a state of Israel is a racist for Justice in Palestine and Jewish Voice for the ire of the administration. In an April 2018 who dared to stand up against its aggressive, revoking federal funding for universities who endeavor’; and comparing ‘contemporary Is- Peace — whose main purpose is to engage town hall, NYU President Andrew Hamilton imperialistic foreign policy. Now, the US gov- do not combat anti-Semitism “as defined by raeli policy to that of the Nazis.’” in raising awareness of and organizing for the announced his opposition to the decision of ernment leverages federal funding and weap- the president.” The executive order’s under- All of these supposed “examples of an- cause of the liberation of Palestine. SJP and over 50 student groups to pass BDS resolu- onizes anti-Semitism to carry out censorship lying purpose, however, is to silence college ti-Semitism” are merely expressions of anti-Zi- JVP have taken direct action protesting the tions. The administration also stated it would and repression of student groups. students’ criticism of Israel and pro-Palestine onism, opposition to the Zionist project of NYU administration’s involvement with Is- not comply with the student government Trump’s executive order follows a pattern advocacy such as the Boycott, Divestment and establishing the state of Israel in Palestine, that rael, calling for divestment in adherence with divestment resolution. Hamilton also called of the government suppressing pro-Palestine Sanctions movement (BDS). have been twisted through the false conflation BDS’ boycott list, which includes corpora- SJP “divisive” in response to their reception student organizers and an even longer history The connection to Israel may not seem ob- of Judaism and Zionism. The state of Israel is tions and institutions complicit in or aiding of an NYU Presidential Service Award last of attacking anti-imperialist movements. The vious by reading the text of the executive order a political entity that has and continues to en- Israeli apartheid, occupation, and war crimes. April, asserting they would not have received executive order is an affront to the struggle for itself, but the Trump administration deliber- gage in ethnic cleansing, occupation, displace- NYU currently works with three corpora- the award if it were up to him personally. freedom and justice everywhere. ately obscured the intentions of the order with ment, indiscriminate bombing and apartheid tions targeted by the boycott — Caterpillar, NYU is already hostile to pro-Palestine stu- vague, unspecific references. For example, the as formally recognized by the United Nations, Lockheed Martin and General Electric. dent organizers and Trump’s executive order Email Asha Ramachandran and these actions are not connected to the These efforts by SJP and JVP and other will only give the university more justification at [email protected].

HEALTHCARE The Inaccessibility of the Student Health Center If I had not been told to meet with the NYU’s failure to inform students about Association found that approximately 87% of This is not to say that the staff at the SHC insurance coordinator, though, I would not the insurance coordinator suggests that they college students reported feeling overwhelmed have not been helpful. The professionals that have known this was an option; there is no not only offer insuffienct on-campus support, in the past year and 53% reported feeling hope- I regularly see at the SHC and the insurance mention of this service’s existence anywhere but also that they don’t adequately help stu- less. Moreover, according to The Centre for coordinator (once I found out about her exis- on the SHC website or advertised on campus, dents find off-campus support. Though the Urban Design and Mental Health, people tence) have been — and continue to be — in- including at the SHC in Manhattan. The lack NYU Wellness website states the counseling who live in cities have an estimated 40% higher credibly supportive. The therapist I met with of transparency about the availability of this offered at the SHC is meant to be short-term, risk of depression and 20% higher risk of anxi- for 10 appointments last year was also helpful By HELEN WAJDA service — a resource that was the turning point it doesn’t offer specific guidance for how stu- ety than those who live in other areas. during our time together. But that doesn’t Deputy Opinion Editor in me finally getting the help I needed — is an dents can go about finding long-term options With NYU students being city inhabitants mean NYU can’t do better. example of NYU failing to provide students to suit their needs. with a higher risk of struggling with mental It is great that NYU has someone who Finding an affordable therapist in the city with adequate support by not making import- The insurance coordinator’s existence health, it is crucial that NYU take an active role helps students understand their options and after I ran out of free appointments at the ant resources accessible. suggests that there is a more concrete resource in helping students find support. If the uni- find affordable therapy in a city where therapy NYU Student Health Center took most of The Student Health Center has come un- available to help students find outside care, but versity is not going to offer long-term coun- often costs upwards of $200 per session and last semester. After a few weeks of unsuccess- der fire recently for many reasons, including NYU’s lack of transparency regarding this ser- seling options on-campus, then they have a many therapists do not accept insurance. But ful searching, a professional who I regularly inflating the number of current employees, vice means that students might not even know responsibility to help students establish out- it is not enough to simply offer resources — work with at the SHC suggested that I meet subjecting students to long wait times and that such a crucial service is available. While it side help — which includes not only provid- NYU also needs to inform students of their ex- with the insurance coordinator at the SHC responding to student demands for better re- is promising that there are more resources to ing resources at the SHC to assist students in istence so that students can take advantage of for more help. During our two appointments, sources by rolling out the Wellness Exchange help students find support, the lack of trans- finding the support they need, but advertising them. By failing to make resources accessible, the insurance coordinator called my insurance app, an online therapy service that many stu- parency on NYU’s part could leave students said resources. If students do not know what NYU is leaving students to fend for themselves company, came up with a list of therapists who dents deemed impersonal. It isn’t news that feeling like they are left to fend for themselves resources are available, how can they utilise in an urban environment where establishing specialized in what I needed, and made sure I students are largely dissatisfied with the way when it comes to finding outside help. them? Establishing awareness of the resources community and support is already difficult. was aware of all of my options. As a result, I that mental health is handled at NYU and that NYU’s position in an urban college setting is crucial, but it is just the first step in making was able to find a clinician who was willing to they struggle with getting the support they is also an important factor to consider. In a sure that students can effectively access reliable, Email Helen Wajda work with me at a reduced rate. need through the SHC. recent study, The American College Health long-term care. at [email protected].

CITY Arguments Against New York’s Cash Bail Reforms Are Dated to release without bail, opposed to 79% per- Yorkers think bail reform is bad for the state. the fact that half the charges were dropped in- away with something. Punishment before cent under the old laws. New York Republican Chairman Nick dicates that prosecutors were overcharging the trial is fundamentally at odds in a legal system These new laws are the culmination of sev- Langworthy criticized Democrats for passing defendants and hoping their inability to post where defendants are presumed innocent un- eral years of pushes for change and a shifting reforms that amount to “an assault on civi- bail would induce guilty pleas. ‘ til proven guilty. Furthermore, unlike other cultural attitude towards bail. In 2015, Kalief lized society, public safety, and law enforce- The reactionary pushback to NYC’s spe- states that have adopted similar bail statutes, Browder tragically took his own life shortly ment, and on criminal victims and the people cific bail reforms only bring up dated fears New York has precluded judges from taking after his release from Rikers Island. Browder and the taxpayers of the state of New York.” and bigotry against the poor. Being required into account public safety when setting bail By EMILY DAI had been arrested at the age of sixteen and The New York Post published a critical ar- to pay money to get out of jail unequivocally since 1971. Any judgments of declining pub- Deputy Opinion Editor was incarcerated for three years — two of ticle reporting the NYPD being forced to ask and unfairly targets the poor. A large portion lic safety in response to the new cash bail laws those years being in solitary confinement — federal law enforcement for backup to appre- of the detainees simply don’t have the ability must date back to the 1970s in order to hold Last spring, New York passed a new bail on $3000 bail. The charges against him were hend a serial-robber after he had been ruled a to pay bail — the nationwide median bail water. So, not only are many of the critiques law that recently went into effect. Bail is a dropped. This publicized example of the non-violent defendant. Even self-proclaimed amount of approximately $10,000, despite of the cash bail reforms simply thinly veiled method to ensure people return to court by cruelties that lie within the cash bail system progressive Democrats indicated a willingness 4 in 10 adults reporting they would not be fears of the poor, but they also seem to misun- allowing defendants conditional release in ex- spurred real momentum for its reforms. In to backtrack and modify the law after a series able to come up with $400 for an unexpect- derstand both the purpose of cash bail and the change for money that they forfeit if they fail January 2018, Governor Andrew Cuomo of anti-Semitic incidents. ed expense. Crucially, cash bail has not been New York legal system entirely. to appear. The new laws lay out a framework declared in his State of the State address that But bail has little effect on the likelihood proven to keep communities safer. In fact, it The concept of cash bail is needlessly archa- for pre-trial decisions to be guided by the level Browder “did not die in vain.” Cuomo added of defendants returning to court. After the may have the opposite effect — defendants ic, barbaric and ineffective. It should be weed- of offense and the specific charge — notably that he would enact a series of criminal justice Bronx Defenders bailed out 150 people, who are held for even a short amount of time, ed out of our criminal justice system entirely. prohibiting judges from imposing cash bail reforms in order to “make it right.” 95% of their clients attended every court ap- as opposed to those who are released during It has been proven time and time again to be on defendants charged with misdemeanors Since these reforms have been adopted, pearance, and almost 50% of the cases were the pre-trial period, are more likely to commit ineffective and disproportionately affect the and most nonviolent felonies. Judges still they have faced heavy backlash. Across New dismissed entirely. The high return rate funda- a future crime. poor. While total erasure may be too radical have the option to impose cash bail on those York State, critics and law enforcement offi- mentally undermines the supposed purpose Additionally, some of the backlash may for the time being, New York’s newest bail re- charged with violent felonies. As a result of cials say the new laws will put dangerous peo- of bail — incentivizing defendants to show up stem from a perception that pre-trial deten- forms are certainly a step in the right direction. these reforms, 90% of arrests are now subject ple back on the streets while they await trial. to their court dates because they have a finan- tion is part of the punishment for crime, so A Siena College poll found that most New cial stake in their appearance. Furthermore, defendants who are released are seen as getting Email Emily at [email protected]. MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020 Washington Square News | Opinion 9

LETTER FROM THE EDITOR The Growing Necessity of Student Journalism

Khosravi, we attempted to discuss the problems facing the industry as well as what we hoped the indus- try might become. Aside from talking about the in- dustry itself, we’ve tried to do our part to tell the stories that need to be By COLE STALLONE told. During the previous semester, Editor-in-Chief we reported on the brutalization of an artist in Washington Square Park Dear readers, by New York City Park Enforcement and on the Global Climate Strike STAFF EDITORIAL The journalism industry is in a which gathered millions of students troubling state. In the last 10 years, from all over the world — a perspec- jobs in the industry have decreased tive that can only be understood by by 25% and over the next 10 years, students themselves. Moreso, we’ve jobs are expected to decrease by 10%. tried to hold our university account- The University’s Place in the More than one-third of newspapers able, from the failures of its resourc- have suffered from layoffs in the es, like Safe Ride, to provide students past three years. Local journalism with what they need, to the failures has been hit the hardest: in the last of its facilities, like Palladium and Climate Crisis 15 years, over 1,400 towns have seen Upstein, to provide students with a their local paper shut down. And healthy space. While we try to report hard-hit- while digital news has seen some Wildfires have raged in Aus- nomic elite, and perpetuated around demands like a racial ting stories, our work isn’t always increases in job opportunities, they tralia since Jul. 2019, killing the pattern of placing responsi- inclusion and awareness pro- critical. In addition to covering city- are not enough to meet the overall 28 people and an estimated bility on individuals rather than gram and the resignation of wide events like New York Fashion decline in the industry. Further, dig- one billion animals. They have corporations. The fact that the the president. In the end, their Week and the Tribeca Film Festival, ital news is not exempt from the lay- burned through the continent inaction displayed at Davos oc- efforts were rewarded, as the we’ve also written about ways to give offs either; over the last three years, with about 12.35 million acres curred during the ongoing trag- president stepped down. This back and volunteer during the holi- just under a quarter of digital news of land damaged, affecting ev- edy in Australia further showed event shows exactly how the days and the struggles and successes companies have experienced layoffs. ery state. Experts say hotter and the serious disconnect between university can be a space for of a Palestinian director with an Is- While the causes of this decline — a drier conditions have led to a these elites and the real world. progress and effective protest. raeli passport. fatal mix of profit-sucking business more amplified and destructive A shining light, though, was In that same vein, it is our With that said, WSN isn’t perfect. schemes and an overall decline in bushfire season. These fires the climate march held on the responsibility as students to We’ve navigated our share of contro- readership — have been overanalyzed must be analyzed in direct con- last day of the conference. Ac- directly oppose the inaction versies and at times, failed to live up and debated by many, the fact still re- nection with the climate crisis; tivists such as Greta Thunberg, shown at Davos and push for to the standards we set for ourselves. mains: journalism is in a dire place. failure to do so means a failure Vanessa Nakate and Luisa Neu- ideas that tackle the root caus- Our newsroom isn’t the only one; as So what does this mean for stu- to recognize the most obvious bauer protested against fossil es of climate change to have student journalists, we are still learn- dent journalists? truths on the climate crisis. fuel investment while demand- any chance of preventing the ing, just like the professionals. When While journalism may be declin- While the fires burned across ing that serious action take disasters of the future. Further- we do make mistakes, we address our ing as a profession, the need to share Australia, business leaders, cli- place. The march was also a re- more, we can look toward the errors and issue our corrections — if important stories will never fade. As mate change activists and heads minder that real change comes example that other college stu- we do our jobs right, every misstep industry professionals attempt to of state from across the globe from grassroots organizations, dents have set. is a lesson learned. But our job isn’t navigate their way through a hectic wrapped up discussions at the not cocktail conversations On Jan. 10, tens of thou- to fixate on the past; we must remain market, the responsibility of telling World Economic Forum in among the wealthy. sands of activists led by Uni firmly grounded in the present, with the stories that often don’t make it Davos, Switzerland last week The march serves to show Students for Climate Justice the hope of a better future in the to the larger newspapers — those on Jan. 24. Some attendees the role that protesting in uni- marched in major cities in Aus- back of our minds, for ourselves and owned by billionaires and hedge proposed solutions like put- versity spaces has played in tralia to call for the government for our communities, in our school fund managers — are left to us, the ting a global price on carbon combating corporate agendas. to do more to stop climate and in our city. student journalists. And while local and planting trees. At the same A notable example of this is change and its effects. Their It is a privilege to do what we do newspapers face the brunt of the time, they rejected divesting the protests for racial justice actions are commendable and every single day. 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[email protected] SPORTS Edited by ARVIND SRIRAM The Olympics’ Ban of Protests is Hypocritical Junior Guard and Unfair Janean Cuffee sive ends,” IOC President Thomas ture on the Korean peninsula.” Pan American Games in Lima, Is Pushing the Bach said. “Our political neutral- A year later, Bach said that the Peru. The pair were later repri- ity is undermined whenever orga- two countries’ joint bid to host manded by the U.S. Olympic and nizations or individuals attempt the 2023 Olympics was “one fur- Paralympic Committee and put Violets to New to use the Olympic Games as a ther step showing how sport can on a 12-month probation. stage for their own agendas, as le- once more make a contribution USWNT star Megan Rapinoe, gitimate as they may be.” to peace on the Korean Peninsula who kneeled during the nation- Heights The Committee’s ban is hypo- and the world.” al anthem in support of Colin critical at its core and ignores the While the IOC has long en- Kaepernick’s protest against By ARVIND SRIRAM Olympics’ own history of politi- joyed its role in global politics, police brutality, aired her disap- Sports Editor cal involvement. many Olympic athletes have also proval of the IOC’s ban on an In 1936, the Olympics allowed used the tournament stage as an Instagram story. Off to a 12-3 start with an 18.2 point scoring margin, the SOPHIA DI IORIO | WSN Adolf Hitler to co-opt the Berlin opportunity to turn the world’s “So much being done about women’s basketball team has been firing on all cylinders both games and use them as part of the eye to injustices happening in the protests,” she wrote. “So lit- offensively and defensively. With lopsided victories against Sar- By BELA KIRPALANI Nazi propaganda machine. Not to their countries. tle being done about what we ah Lawrence College, Farmingdale State College, and Baruch Editor-at-Large mention the institutional corrup- One of the most iconic Olym- are protesting about. We will College, while defeating tough UAA opponents Brandeis Uni- tion that continues to infiltrate pic moments came in 1986 when not be silenced.” versity and the University of Rochester, the Violets are proving Earlier this month, the Inter- the Olympics, the IOC’s consis- American sprinters John Carlos In an interview with The Na- to be a dominant force in the UAA Conference. In addition national Olympics Committee tent canoodling with internation- and Tommie Smith raised their tion, John Carlos also blasted the to a scorching offense that is averaging 80.3 points per game (IOC) announced it would in- al powers and the sham that was gloved fists in the air for black IOC’s decision stating, “They and a suffocating defense that is only allowing 62.1 points per stitute a ban on protesting ahead the Sochi Winter Olympics. power and solidarity while Aus- [IOC] are saying that they don’t game, the continuity from last season is the main catalyst to this of this summer’s competition in But the pendulum swings both tralian Peter Norman wore an want politics at the Olympics incredible start. Tokyo. The IOC said it would ways, and the Olympics have even Olympic Protest for Civil Rights but this is a political move. The “We only graduated one senior last year so for the most part, discipline athletes who fail to embraced its role as a facilitator button in solidarity. silencing of people is political. we returned the entire team,” Steinhardt junior Janean Cuffee adhere to the guidelines on a for bringing nations together. At the 2016 Summer Games, We all love the Olympics but stated. “We also got a lot of new talented freshmen who have case-by-case basis. At the 2016 Olympics, the IOC Ethiopian marathon runner Feyisa I’m not sacrificing my humanity helped us bring the team to a higher level. The team chemistry Under the new rule, athletes recognized a team of 10 refugees Lilesa repeatedly made a crossed- to win a medal.” and experience on the court together has been the biggest help would not be able to make hand in an effort to shine a light on the arms gesture in support of the The Olympics are inherently in having our team improve as a whole.” gestures or kneel when they are on global refugee crisis. When South Oromo tribe which suffered un- political. The IOC wants sports From averaging 1.3 points per game in her freshman cam- the podium, in the Olympic Vil- and North Korea announced that der the Ethiopian government. to remain apolitical, but sports paign to averaging a team-high and potential NYU record-high lage or participating in the open- they would compete together at Last August, American ham- has never been apolitical. It 22.0 points per game, Cuffee’s breakout season has sparked the ing and closing ceremonies. the PyeongChang Games in 2018, mer thrower Gwen Berry raised never will be. Violets’ offense to an increase of 15.2 points per game from last The Olympics “are not and IOC President Bach praised his her fist after winning a gold medal season. Cuffee has already scored 33 points against Stevens, 34 must never be a platform to ad- organization’s role in “hopefully and fencer Race Imboden knelt Email Bela Kirpalani points against Wesleyan and a season-high 37 points against vance political or any other divi- opening the door to a brighter fu- during his medal ceremony at the at [email protected]. St. John Fisher. Cuffee credits her breakout to her coach- es and teammates. “I would say the biggest thing that helped me improve my game was having coaches and teammates that believed in me,” Cuffee stated. “My coaches put me in position to score when I am on the floor and I have unselfish teammates who find me NYU Predicts: 2020 Super Bowl Predictions when I’m open. Without a team and staff that support me and believe in my ability to score, the points per game average never By ARVIND SRIRAM ing off an impressive victory against the would have increased.” Sports Editor fifth-seeded Seattle Seahawks, in the NFC I think the 49ers will win the Super Bowl, After leading the team in scoring with 18.0 points per game Championship Game. but it’s going to be a close game. My biggest in her sophomore year and scoring 39 points, the third-highest concern is at [quarterback] because Garoppolo The 2020 Super Bowl will take place on Despite attending a football-less univer- “ points scored in a game in NYU history, against Cabrini Uni- Sunday, Feb. 2 with a match-up between sity, NYU students use the NFL as an out- runs the ball a lot and the Chiefs’ defense is going to put a lot of pressure on the ground to versity, many expected Cuffee to make the leap this season. the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Fran- let to starting conversations and creating prevent giving up yardage. He’s a solid passer, “[Her breakout season] really started last year and has carried cisco 49ers. Led by star quarterback Patrick friendships. From discussing their football but I’d say there’s a coverage awareness issue over into this season in terms of her teammates knowing how Mahomes, the Chiefs’ offense this post- opinions with strangers to hosting viewing based on the number of interceptions he’s to play with her and finding her hotspots,” Coach Meg Barber season has exploded for 51 points against parties in the TV lounge during the regu- thrown this season, and those turnovers just stated. “She is having the confidence to take big shots and also to the Houston Texans and 35 points against lar season, NYU students use professional can’t fly in a game like this. I think the 49ers play both ends of the floor. It is a carryover and she played a lot the Tennessee Titans. 49ers fans will be football as an alternative to the college foot- are a stronger team, but certain adjustments of minutes in the UAA last year so she is used to the grind and looking to the team’s lockdown defense, ball experience. NYU students eagerly stat- need to be made if they’re going to win. what that feels like on a daily basis throughout the semester.” its aggressive offensive line and its domi- ed their predictions for Super Bowl LIV. On the court, the chemistry is clear as the team trusts Cuffee nant run game led by Raheem Mostert, SARAH FOY Stern First Year both offensively and defensively. This trust leads to the biggest who scored four touchdowns against the Email Arvind Sriram factor of success: having fun. 13-3 Green Bay Packers, who were com- at [email protected]. ” “On the court, I know that I can trust Janean,” CAS senior and captain Annie Barrett stated. “She’s our go-to scorer, and I think Kansas City has the major edge because, when I’m pushing the ball in transition, I’m always looking to with the amount of preparation that goes into this get it to her. I trust her on the offensive and defensive end. Ja- “ one game, the value of playmakers able to adjust on nean and I complement each other really well on the court. Our the fly goes through the roof. Look at [quarterback “I would lean towards the Niners because they have a better pass defense. I styles of playing blend well together and allows us to have fun think it will be high scoring because both teams can score but since it’s the for the 2019-2020 NCAA Football National Cham- pion, LSU] Joe Burrow’s performance in the [NCAA which translates to success.” Super Bowl, it could be a pretty low scoring game.” “ Division One] National Championship. Mahomes is Off the court, Cuffee’s hard work and perseverance make the living embodiment of a playmaker, so if he stays her a favorite among the rest of the team. NICHOLAS WONG Stern First Year calm enough, I can see KC running away with this “Honestly, she’s a great person,” CAS senior and captain one. Also 49ers [Running back Tevin] Coleman is Mikaela Read stated. “She works so hard that you can’t help ” questionable with a shoulder injury. KC by nine. but root for her when she succeeds on the court. I’ve been with her for three years, and she’s one year below me, but in those Kansas City Chiefs will win. The Chiefs were able to COLTRANE TAIT Stern Senior three years, she’s been a great friend, she’s loyal, she has your contain one of the best run offenses in the league back, and she is a fun person.” and much of what we saw today with the 49ers “ The fact that Cuffee is a junior who has improved every sea- was a run game that, frankly, Green Bay could not I’d have to give the 49ers a slight edge over Kansas City in the Super ” stop. [Jimmy] Garoppolo [49ers quarterback] has Bowl, and that’s really based on the offensive vs. defensive balance. son is exciting; she still has her senior year ahead of her. How- had one good year and is inexperienced. Also, the “ Although Kansas City has an amazing passing game, the 49ers ever, Cuffee has remained focused and has high hopes for the 49ers defense did allow 20 points to the Green Bay arguably have the best pass defense in the league, and I think they’ll rest of the season Packers. The Chiefs’ offense is just too fast and be able to apply a significant amount of pressure on Mahomes. “If I am being completely honest, I have only focused on this versatile for the 49ers’ defense. Although Mahomes can be a threat on the ground, KC doesn’t have year,” Cuffee stated. “Conference play is the most important enough of a run game. When talking about the 49ers, they have a part of the season as the competition increases and I have high reasonably productive passing game and an incredible running NAMAN RAI Stern First Year hopes that we will finish the season, the same way we began: game, which I think will be problematic for Kansas City. ” fighting hard and competing in every game to win.” MIHIR DOSHI CAS First Year Email Arvind Sriram ” at [email protected]. MONDAY, JANUARY 27, 2020 Washington Square News 11

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This Should Have Never We need more “ recognition to know Happened To You that sexual assault happens regardless of In these video-diaries, three survivors of sexual violence the gender of the victim. share their stories of experiencing assault and the way it It’s valid and should be recognized for what it affected their lives. is. A lot of people don’t By ANNA-DMITRY MURATOVA work: “Though I’ve felt a lot of things, I have not felt believe sexual assault is Deputy Managing Editor alone because of other people I reached out to who something that happens to said ‘yeah, this happened to me, too’.” Illustrations by CHARLIE DODGE For Carly, her story of coping with sexual assault males. Be aware of that. Creative Director begins on July 25, 2017, the summer before her se- nior year at NYU. Carly’s friend, at whose place Videos by LU LIMANOWSKI she fell asleep while watching a movie, assaulted her Executive Video Producer as she slept. He came clean to her several days later ANTONIO and, no matter how hard she tried, she wasn’t able to ” Content warning: the introduction and each just shrug it off. video-diary includes graphic descriptions of Trying to channel her anger and heartbreak, Carly sexual violence. Proceed with caution if you find turned to “NYU Secrets” and encountered a secret of such content triggering or disturbing. another student, who was dismissed after reporting rape. In disbelief, Carly began a campaign to support At the beginning of the fall semester Professor students who run into issues with NYU Student Ser- Avital Ronell was rehired to teach and advise for the vices when dealing with similar situations. graduate programs after being found guilty under “Try to remember it was not your fault,” said Car- Title IX of sexually harassing her advisee Nimrod ly, sharing advice with other survivors. “It doesn’t Reitman. Ronell’s case led to outrage within the stu- matter what you were wearing, it doesn’t matter what dent body, resulting in a petition that called for her substances you ingested, it doesn’t matter what time removal from NYU and a GSOC-initiated protest in of day it is, it doesn’t matter who it is,” she continued. I opened up «NYU Secrets» and saw a front of Bobst. Antonio’s story of surviving sexual violence begins “ In light of these events, survivors of sexual violence prior to him coming to NYU. While on a trip with his secret from a young woman, who said at NYU reacted: some by signing the petition, some friends, he was assaulted by one of them, with whom she was raped. She called Wellness by joining NYUToo, an activist group dedicated to he shared a room. For years Antonio doubted the in- and Wellness told her to drink less. advocating on behalf of survivors and some by shar- cident because of the stigma that cis-men don’t get as- ing their stories with WSN. saulted, until his then-partner heard his story and said In this project, three survivors, Angelica, Carly and what happened to him wasn’t consensual. I think as a university that Antonio — who asked to be referred to by an alias — Now, Antonio uses his experience to raise aware- decided to share their stories of trauma, struggling and ness of how sexual violence can affect anyone, regard- claims to be helping healing by speaking on their experience with assault less of their gender identity, assigned-at-birth sex or students and claims to be as well as where it took them and what it prompted sexual orientation. standing up for victims them to do. From our team, we thank them for trust- After figuring out the ways to deal with his experi- ing us with sharing their narratives and for letting all ence and having found people to support him on his it seemed very out of us learn from them and their resilience. journey, Antonio urges other survivors to remember: of character. When Angelica came to NYU for her Ph.D., one “... don’t feel pressured to do it in a certain way or in of her two then-advisors acted inappropriately to- a certain time. ... no matter the backlash or what oth- wards her and assaulted her at a gathering students er people might say, know that there are and will be and their professors attended. She reported the inci- people ready to help you and willing to support you.” CARLY ” dent to the Title IX commission, established under the Title IX law, which protects people from discrim- Email Anna-Dmitry Muratova ination on the basis of sex in education programs. A at [email protected] prolonged investigation then ensued. It’s taken an and email Lu Limanowski immense toll on Angelica as she wasn’t able to get at [email protected]. updates on the process and felt let down by the uni- versity, which failed to inform her about her abuser’s return to campus or his whereabouts. Speaking to other survivors, she urges them to try finding a community and building a support net-

You can’t refute “ evidence. We’re the evidence, walking around on this View video-diaries here campus. Build community, to the degree that you can. Share it, talk about it. And then get to the f-cking work you came here to do. ANGELICA ” Washington Square News Staff

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