NYU’s Daily Student Newspaper WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS Vol. 40, No. 21 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012 nyunews.com NYU Russel second-best Tribunal in sex life discusses ranking Palestine By MARILYN LA JEUNESSE By VERONICA CARCHEDI Known for prestigious academics, In an effort to publicize Israeli liberal mindedness and celebrity violations of international law alumni, NYU recently gained an- against the Palestinian people, other facet to its reputation: best the Russell Tribunal on Pales- sex life for students. tine held its fourth session this Playboy Magazine took the top past weekend. 100 colleges in America and ranked The Russell Tribunal on Palestine, them in three categories: sex, an independent human rights orga- sports and nightlife. Rankings are nization founded in 2009, has con- based on feedback from readers, vened in Barcelona in 2010, London students, alumni and campus rep- in 2010 and Cape Town in 2011 to resentatives. The Playboy editors present different aspects of the Is- also considered student academics, raeli-Palestinian conflict. athletic records and proximity to The New York City session fo- recreational hot spots. cused on denouncing the United NYU was ranked second for best States and the United Nations for sex life; the University of North their complicity in the actions of Carolina was rated number one. Israel and failure to bring justice to Georgetown University, Univer- the region. sity of California, Los Angeles and “Several participants would like Yale University were ranked third, to press for changes in the [United fourth and fifth respectively. CARINA WONG FOR WSN Nations], such as ending the veto Caitlin Travis and Anya McDermott, power of the richest and most pow- juniors and roommates at UNC, MSNBC host interviews Prop 8 lawyers erful nations, which allows for the said they were surprised by their Rachel Maddow led a discussion with Perry v. Brown litigators at the NYU School of Law last Friday on U.S. to single-handedly obstruct school’s spot. But they said the how California’s Proposition 8 has affected the LGBTQ community and the future of marriage equality. SEX continued on PG. 3 STORY ON PAGE 3 RTOP continued on PG. 3 ‘Lights’ follow-up a Cider Week ushers in fall season By BRYNA SHUMAN early 20th century, when Pro- hibition banned alcoholic dark, subtle evolution From Oct. 12 to 21, New York drinks. Now, regional orchards By ALEXANDRIA ETHRIDGE excellence, albeit with a few new and the Greater Hudson River are working to re-establish the twists to keep fans interested in her Valley area will host the second popularity of this distinctive Ellie Goulding has stepped out most recent release. annual Cider Week. More than American beverage. of the lights and into the shad- The album starts with a sur- 180 local restaurants, shops Cider Week was founded ows for her second album, “Hal- prisingly dark tone on tracks and bars will participate, fea- in 2011 by Glynwood, an ag- cyon.” The follow-up to 2010’s “Don’t Say A Word” and “My turing hard cider from regional ricultural not-for-profit or- dance-pop album “Lights” is Blood,” which are set to a down- orchards and special tastings. ganization. Its mission is to much darker in sound, content tempo beat accompanied by ee- In addition featuring hard ci- strengthen local food systems and style, as Goulding delves rie synths and rustic drums. Lead der at various locations, Cider and farming communities. Ci- deeper into her mind to produce single “Anything Could Happen” Week will include more than der Week, part of Glynwood’s some truly captivating songs. returns to Goulding’s signature 35 special events and classes Apple Project, is one of the an- “Lights” was a near-perfect re- style of upbeat and introspec- throughout the city, with more nual autumn events designed cord, blending synths and tech- tive pop, followed by other added every day. COURTESY OF FIRST PRESS PR to help achieve this mission. no dance beats with Goulding’s solid tracks such as “Only You” Highlights include a Cider “The goal of Cider Week is unconventional but impressive and “Halcyon.” Dinner at culinary salon City Cider Week draws crowds of to build appreciation and de- voice. Yet it was the singer’s The album’s best track is “I Grit on Oct. 15, as well as Ap- apple lovers for the second time. mand for hard ciders, and in deeply honest and intricately- Know You Care,” which takes a plepalooza 2012 at Astor Cen- so doing, help support local or- written lyrics that really made her more stripped-down approach ter on Oct. 18. There will also paired with cheeses from this chards while also reviving heir- stand out from the barrage of oth- with piano-centric instrumentals be a Cheese and Cider event at popular artisan cheese shop. loom apple varieties,” said Kayt er aspiring pop stars. Thankfully, Bklyn Larder on Oct. 19, where Hard cider was a traditional Goulding upholds this standard of GOULDING continued on PG. 4 ciders from Eve’s Cidery will be American beverage until the CIDER continued on PG. 5 2 WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012 | NYUNEWS.COM COMPILED BY THE ON THE SIDE WSN STAFF VIA WIKIPEDIA.ORG VIA WIKIPEDIA.ORG WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS Editor-in-Chief AMANDA RANDONE Managing Editor JAEWON KANG Web Managing Editor AMY ZHANG “Bernie” is many films in one: a dramatiza- Deputy Managing Editor Tavi Gevinson is only 16 years old, but she is tion of a fascinating event, an authentic small-town EMILY YANG already a revolutionary force in the fashion world. story told by the people of Carthage, Texas and a dark At age 11, she started keeping a blog called comedy filled to the brim with compelling perfor- Assistant Managing Editors “Rookie” about her growing interest in mances. Jack Black brings Richard Linklater’s HANQING CHEN fashion. 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