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By ANDREW KARPAN
Starting in 2015, a new state rule will require all New York state lawyers to perform 50 hours of pro bono work before receiving license to practice law in the state. The ruling, made by Jonathan Lippman, chief judge of the state of New York, will take effect for all first and second-year law students next year. Associate Judge Victoria A. Graffeo, who co-chairs the Advisory Committee on New York State Pro Bono Bar Admission Requirements, developed the recommendations upon which Lippman acted. “[Judge Lippman] is deeply concerned with the lack of legal resources for the poor and underserved in the state,” Graffeo said. “There’s hundreds of thousands of underrepresented litigants who have no representation in the court system at all.” Judge Gerald Lebovits, a full-time judge in the New York City Civil
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An altercation outside Alumni Residence Hall yesterday evening resulted in gunshots, but no injuries were reported. By BRIDGETTE DORAN and AMY ZHANG An altercation yesterday evening erupted across Third Avenue between two unidentified groups. The dispute ended when shots were fired outside Alumni residence hall between Ninth and 10th streets. No injuries were reported, and according to NYU spokesman John Beckman, no
Closing of classic venue ends downtown music era By JENNIFER LU When Patrick Kenny opened Kenny’s Castaways in 1967, the New York City downtown music scene was at its peak. Nearly half a century of musical history later, the Castaways closed due to economic difficulties on Oct. 1. Kenny’s original venue opened on 84th Street between Second and Third avenues in an attempt to bring the ’60s downtown music scene to an uptown crowd. “It was a music scene that needed to be created up there,” said Maria Kenny, Patrick Kenny’s daughter. A few years later, in the mid’70s, the venue relocated to Bleecker Street in Greenwich
Village. In these early days, Kenny’s was home to famous acts like Yoko Ono, Aerosmith and Bruce Springsteen. The venue welcomed new and established musical talents and served as a place for musicians to grow and support each other. Other notable performers at the downtown location have included the New York Dolls, Rod Stewart and Patti Smith. They played a wide variety of music, from folk to jazz to rock ‘n’ roll. At first, Patrick booked performers, but soon after the venue’s opening the musicians were coming to him.
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member of the NYU community was involved. “The shots were fired away from the direction of Alumni hall,” Beckman said. “Police are investigating very vigorously to find the identities of those involved and make arrests.” Pia Brar, a sophomore Global Liberal Studies student and Alumni hall resident, reported hearing gunshots at approximately 10:20
p.m. from her room. Ameer Muhammed, a sophomore in CAS, reported hearing five to six shots. The exact number of shots is unconfirmed. “My window faces West Third Avenue, across Duane Reade,” Brar said. After hearing the shots, Brar approached the window to look outside. “There’s this pedestrian signal on Third and Ninth, and every-
one in that area was running away and some people were screaming,” she said. Shortly after, the New York Police Department arrived and blocked off the intersection. “There were a bunch of cops that pulled up, and they were placing little cups on the street next to what looked like shell
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Men’s soccer continues perfect record By FRANCISCO NAVAS In the Violets’ first University Athletic Association conference match on Saturday, Sept. 29, sixthranked men’s soccer defeated the Case Western Reserve University Spartans 3-1 in Cleveland, Ohio. This victory improved the squad’s historic run to an amazing 9-0-0, making them the only team in their conference with a perfect record. The previously undefeated Brandeis Judges tied the University of Rochester Yellow Jackets in their UAA opener. “I’m pleased with our performance against Case because it was a big test to see how we would be on the road, and we rose to the challenge,” senior forward Kyle Green said. NYU had a strong, offensive
first quarter in which they scored two of their three goals. Green did not fail to fulfill expectations; scoring twice with one goal in the seventh minute. He is the team leader with eight goals and 19 points so far this season. Green’s in-the-box tap started at sophomore midfielder Mickey Ingerman’s feet. “As far as being effective offensively, I have to give props to great service from Ryan Horch and Mickey Ingerman for the fantastic balls they played me that really make putting them away much easier,” Green said. Case forward Chris Cveko tied up the game in the 34th minute to snap Violets goalies senior Jonas Poster and sophomore Forrest Sexton’s 501:17 minute shutout. NYU has six shutouts for the season and
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Men’s soccer triumphed over Case Western on Saturday. only three goals scored against them, vindicating Coach Behan’s use of a five-man midfield.
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Shooting occurs outside of NYU residence hall, no injuries or NYU involvement reported
casings,” Muhammed said. Following the arrival of NYU Public Safety, the NYU Emergency Alert System sent out a mass automated phone message, two text messages and two emails advising students to stay clear of the area. However, many students have reported that they were not notified with these alerts. A resident assistant who wishes to remain anonymous, said she failed to receive any notifications from NYU Public Safety even though previous email trial alerts were successfully transmitted. “I asked about alerts during RA training, and I was assured that they keep their system updated — all my information on Albert is updated — however, the fact that I received no alert leads me to question the
way in which alerts are sent out,” she said. Muhammed, who received a test text from the alert system, also did not receive any communication from the university during the incident. However, he stated that the absent transmissions did not affect his ability to obtain information. “I received an email from my RA around [midnight], and she referenced that we should have gotten emails from NYU Public Safety, but I didn’t get anything,” Muhammed said. “I don’t think it really made a difference.” According to NYU’s website, the emergency communications service is a web-based application that sends real-time emergency short message service and calls to registered users. Students are asked to update their numbers on Albert. Beckman said registered users who did not
receive the alerts should contact Public Safety. At press time, NYPD said there were no substantial developments, including arrests. NYU Public Safety later announced that the NYPD concluded its investigation and that the area had returned to normal conditions. “This is very unusual event in New York City at this point in time. It’s as notable for its rarity as it is for its scariness.” Beckman said. “If any students have any information ... they should get in touch with the police or public safety. Beyond that, there doesn’t appear to be ongoing danger at this point.” Additional reporting by Jordan Melendrez. Bridgette Doran is senior editor and Amy Zhang is web managing editor. Email them at university@nyunews.com.
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New York state court passes new rule requiring lawyers to perform 50 hours of pro bono work Court and an adjunct professor of law at NYU, applauds the new requirement. “There are simply not enough lawyers for the poor,” Lebovits said. “Middle classes who work and for whom paying for a lawyer is a substantial hardship.” Lebovits said the new ruling not only helps society but also helps students learn by giving them substantial responsibility. “Nothing is better for a student, in terms of doing, than representing a real
client,” Lebovits said. “They learn that doing clinical work is a way of contributing, and it’s actually helping people.” Elizabeth Vasquez, a third year law student at NYU, said though she will not be affected by the mandate, she believes the new requirement absolutely essential. “It would get a lot of people into the public sector of law and really help the system,” Vasquez said. Garen Marshall, a second-year law student at NYU, said he was more than
Financial planning week kicks off with workshop By DEBORAH LUBANGA The Financial Planning Association of New York and the School of Continuing and Professional Studies hosted their 10th annual Financial Fitness Workshop on Saturday. The public event kicked off National Financial Planning Week, which features certified financial planners and attorneys who lead several sessions on topics that range from budgeting and creating a financial plan to constructing an investment portfolio and planning for retirement. For the second year running, the workshop included a free student session titled “Managing Your Student Loan Debt.” Led by Rhea Friedman, retired New York State judge and current SCPS adjunct professor, the session instructed students how to fund a college education without breaking the bank. Friedman encouraged students to finance their education through scholarships, grants and section 529 college saving plans, in addition to whatever they can pay out of pocket. However, in the event a student has to take out a loan, she warned against private loans. “The problem with private loans is that the interest rates are horrendous and almost always require a consigner,” Friedman said. “Private loans are not dischargeable. You are stuck with them. If you haven’t taken out a private loan [then] don’t. The collection agencies are ruthless.”
Friedman’s advice struck a chord with audience members, such as a Steinhardt graduate Xuan Feng. “I have already taken out loans and I’m in the process of paying them back,” Feng said. “But I think that in the future when I go to graduate school I will have a better understanding of what loans to avoid.” Regardless of the type of loan, Friedman stressed the importance of not waiting until after graduation to start thinking about repayment. “All that money you are paying back, you could be using for something else,” Friedman said. “Paying off the loans can cause you to defer major life events, like marriage or buying a house.” To help with the daunting task of financing higher education, Friedman suggested meeting with a financial planner who will offer professional and, yet personalized advice. “Everyone has a specific need and that is where a financial planner comes in,” Friedman said. “If you take one thing out of here today, you should work with a financial planner and the earlier you start the better.” All the workshop presentations can be found on FPANY’s website, along with information about other Financial Planning Week events taking place during the first week of October. Deborah Lubanga is a contributing writer. Email her at university@nyunews.com.
happy to spend his first year as a student advocate for Iraqi refugees coming to the United States. There, he worked to provide free legal aid to impoverished families and charitable nonprofits. Even though he thinks Lippman’s law is a great idea, he does not find it entirely necessary. “Probably 90 percent of my peers are already involved in pro bono groups ... so I doubt it’ll have that much of an effect,” Marshall said.
David McCraw, an adjunct professor of law at NYU, shared Marshall’s concerns. “I also think many, many students are already doing good and useful pro bono work ... the focus [needs to be] on getting more practicing lawyers involved in pro bono,” McCraw said. “That seems, to me, to be where the real need lies.” Andrew Karpan is a contributing writer. Email him at cstate@nyunews.com.
Campaign hopes to protect pedestrians
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New York City has been successfully proceeding with its campaign to reduce traffic injuries traffic injuries. Since July, the New York City Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Transportation, has been rolling out the new LOOK Safety Campaign. The new safety campaign aims to strengthen pedestrian safety at intersection of fast-moving yellow cab blurs and wheels rushing to catch changing lights. So far, it has targeted 110 intersections with histories of fatal or injurious crashes with curbside markings that read “LOOK!” According to the DOT, last year, distraction — of both drivers and pedestrians — caused at least 9,200 injuries and 41 deaths in New York City alone. Nationally, the death toll rolls into the thousands, and the number of injuries tops the 400,000 mark. The city’s DOT Commissioner Janette Sadik-Khan said the simple act of looking can prevent thousands of crashes and injuries every year. “Everyone needs to keep an eye out for each other on our streets,” Sadik-Khan said. The campaign’s goal is to expand to a total of 200 intersections in the city and spread the message to drivers, with plans to install driverlevel signs on the back of more than 300 Metropolitan Transit Authority buses, according to the DOT. The campaign, which began in 2006 to raise
awareness about the increasing number of bike riders sharing the road with pedestrians and automobiles, was recently restarted by Sadik-Khan to ensure that New York City’s streets are and remain the safest of any big city in the United States. NYU sociology professor Dalton Conley said the signs are a great idea but getting and keeping people’s attention in the long run is a trickier design problem in this day and age. “The problem is that while a sign might get folks attention for a while during the period it’s new and fresh, after a little while it won’t have any effect as we will tune it out,” Conley said. Although Gallatin freshman Hannah Cohen acknowledges the campaign’s potential use, she also pointed out that pedestrians should just be more mindful of their surroundings. “I think it’s pretty pathetic that people are so oblivious enough to their surroundings to need them,” said Cohen. “There’s so much around us to see that I don’t know why people feel the need to always be plugged into something and have to have signs telling them where to look.” LSP freshman Priya Chidambaram said she has already seen many of the new signs around town. “They’re a good idea because sometimes even I forget to look,” Chidambaram said. Andrew Karpan is a contributing writer. Email him at cstate@nyunews.com.
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Kenny’s Castaways leaves Village after forty-five years of music history “My dad was very sociable, always talking to people, and musicians would just gravitate towards him,” Maria Kenny said. “The popularity of the venue was due to a mix between the time, when music was at its greatest, and my dad’s charisma.” The vibrant and supportive community helped the venue’s legacy of introducing budding muscians continue when Patrick passed away in 2002. In fact, Kenny’s has helped foster some of NYU’s aspiring artists. Steinhardt freshman Billy Richling performed with a sevenperson jazz and hip-hop group at Kenny’s in April 2011. “It was actually our first time performing in Manhattan, so to be able to have that on our résumé is just really cool,” Richling said. “Small venues like this help drive us forward. There are so few places on Bleecker like [Kenny’s].” Kenny’s Castaways is one of the
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last holdouts that has a history of being a mom-and-pop venue, and while there have been many similar venues that have come and gone, Kenny’s managed to keep its head above water until recently. “I am very sad to see it go, but it’s just a sign of the times,” Maria said. “The environment is not what it used to be, and it is too economically difficult to maintain.” Although Kenny’s is closing its doors, it will not be forgotten anytime soon. The venue, which created music history for the past 45 years, was inducted into the New York Blues Hall of Fame last year. To mark its end, Kenny’s Castaways will host a free show tonight at 8 p.m. at 157 Bleecker St. Attendees must be 21 or older to enter.
Fun smartphone apps to stay fit By KEERTHI HARISHANKAR
It can be a challenge to schedule time to hit the gym on top of a hectic school schedule. This can be especially frustrating if keeping in shape or losing weight is one of your goals. Here are the top five fitness apps to make working out fun and accessible.
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LOSE IT! This free app allows users to monitor the amount of calories they consume and how many are burned by exercise. Users log their food consumption and the app counts the calories — it even recognizes some brand-name products. Lose It! is ideal for those who are serious about weight loss. If users are willing to diligently add their information, the payoff can be huge. 2
NIKE TRAINING CLUB Nike offers a variety of fitness and health apps, but Training Club is its most enticing. Having this app on your phone is like carrying around your own personal trainer. Nike Training Club has an audio instructor and video demonstrations that ensure you are working out properly and keeping up with the timed circuit. The app includes 85 customizable workouts that vary from strength, core, cardio and interval training. The best part? It’s free. COURTESY OF KATHY VITULANO
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ZOMBIES, RUN! This fitness app may be strange, but it is sure to get you running. Nothing helps keep you motivated like a hoard of bloodthirsty zombies just around the corner. This app is interactive and features the groans and deep breaths of the walking dead, which will make you feel as if they are all around you. As you run, you advance to new levels that feature missions and storylines. For $7.99, workouts not only become appealing but they feel like an adventure. 4
YOGA IN BED Yoga is a great way to eliminate stress in your life, but it can be hard to find time to go to yoga class. For $1.99, Yoga In Bed makes yoga accessible for everyone. This app has a yoga alarm clock that wakes you to soothing music and a narrator who encourages you to practice yoga. The poses can be done in bed if getting to a yoga mat is a hassle. There is even a narration of positive affirmations that are surely welcome after a long day of work or school. 5
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CHARITY MILES What could be more motivating than exercising for a great cause? As you bike, run or walk, you will earn money for the charity of your choice. The breakdown is 10 cents per mile for bikers and 25 cents per mile for walkers and runners. You can earn up to $1 million. Charity Miles is free and a great way to become more involved in a cause or discover a new purpose for exercising. The app encourages you to get your friends involved, so rally your roommates and start a workout group that benefits you and a charity of your choice. Keerthi Harishankar is a staff writer. Email her at features@nyunews.com.
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Old cameras reincarnated at Lomography Gallery Store By EMILY MCDERMOTT It’s the year 2038: People don’t know what cameras are and a museum chronicles their history. The museum is an upside down Diana F+ lomography camera and the visitors are minuscule and plastic. Architectural elements include glimmering glass towers made of shattered car windows from Bushwick. The museum is built atop a cement brick from Bond Street. Brush from Fire Island serves as shrubbery. The mu-
seum towers over its visitors, dauntingly close to the edge of a cliff. This replica stands among other Diana F+ clones and photographs taken with Diana F+ cameras at the Lomography Gallery Store, part of the exhibition “Diana Hearts New York.” The exhibit celebrates both New York and the Diana, a plastic camera first made in the 1960s and discontinued in the ’70s. Northeast Territory manager and curator Jeff Moore said this exhibition was created to allow
New York City artists to explore the Diana F+ in various ways. “They were given no parameters, none of the artists,” Moore said. “You could do whatever you want, whatever you’re inspired by when you have the Diana in your hands.” A total of eight New Yorkers participated in the project, including Time Out New York photo editor Jolie Ruben, fashion designer Kyle Brincefield of Studmuffin NYC, DJ Colby B, and artist and author Slava Motugin. Three artists made rec-
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The “Diana Hearts New York” exhibit is on display at the Lomography Gallery Store.
reations of the Diana F+, each reflecting their own style. Four took photographs and one submitted both a photo and clone. Moore selected the eight participants because he thought they would each bring a different voice to the project. Each clone and photograph reflects New York and depicts the Diana, but in an entirely different way. “I love people who aren’t afraid of being the center of attention,” Brincefield said. Brincefield’s clone reflects this mentality. By covering the surface in thick, silver spikes and studs and attaching a double silver and blue chain shoulder strap, his Diana F+ resembles a purse more than a camera. Ruben submitted a photograph of her boyfriend surfing in South Hampton and aimed to make the image aesthetically pleasing but not cliché. For Ruben, using the Diana F+ creates an anticipation that cannot be achieved through digital and non-plastic cameras. “The highlight is ... the idea that you don’t really know how the Diana photo is going to
come out,” Ruben said. “Some are going to be super faded or washed out, and some are going to be really contrasty and crisp.” The transmission between the photographs and clones reflects the diversity of perspectives and creativity found in New York. Photos hang on gallery walls opposite the clones, which are interspersed with the store’s merchandise. “I really like how the clones are displayed next to cameras for sale,” said Gallatin junior Lauren Milburn. “It makes you look at the cameras as pieces of art.” From futuristic museums to wax creatures and photographs of drag queens coated in glitter, as Moore said, the exhibit “really shows off what our town is doing.” “Diana Hearts New York” is on view at the Lomography Gallery Store, located at 41 W. Eighth St., Monday through Saturday, 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Emily McDermott is a staff writer. Email her at features@nyunews.com.
NYU grad publication launches redesigned 30th issue By VERONICA CARCHEDI Washington Square Review launched its 30th issue on Saturday night with a lively celebration and a series of poetry readings. This year is the first issue with a fullcolor cover illustration, a dynamic narrative image by the illustrator Juliacks. Washington Square plans to complement the print issue with a revamped website and an elevated social media presence on Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook. “We’re trying to breathe more life into it,” said Amanda Calderón, web and public relations editor for the review. “It was already great, but we just want to make it more colorful, more modern.” Washington Square is a national literary journal that is edited and produced by graduate students in the NYU Creative Writing Program. The publication features the work of emerging and established writers of fiction and poetry. The event, held at the Lillian Vernon Creative Writers House, featured readings by writers Lydia Davis, Colin Winnette and Ken L. Walker, all of whom are previous or current contributing review writers. There was also a raffle with prizes from 92nd Street Y, Penguin Books and Aesop. Lydia Davis began the reading series with two of her short stories, “Two “Characters in a Paragraph” and “A Story of Stolen Salamis,” as well as translated selections by Snyder and Flaubert. Davis is wellknown for her short stories and translations of Proust’s “Swann’s Way” and Flaubert’s “Madame Bovary.” Her most re-
cent volume,“The Collected Stories of Lydia Davis,” was published in 2010. “In her writings, Davis shows what language can truly accomplish,” said Virginia McLure, poetry editor at Washington Square. Colin Winnette continued the readings with whimsical poetry and prose. He read strange but charming passages from his newest book, “Animal Collection.” “[Winnette’s work] is a great song, like David Bowie circa Ziggy Stardust era,” said the review’s editor-in-chief Christine Larusso. Last to present was Ken L. Walker, whose poetry has a unique tendency to shape-shift; subtly changing words as it progresses to reveal meaning and links between ideas. Another unique aspect of the 30th issue is that it includes the work of the review’s 2012 Award Winners, namely Jennifer Luebbers, Elizabeth Tingue and Dan Mancilla. The journal gives awards each spring in the categories of poetry, fiction and flash fiction, and each winner receives a prize of $500. Calderón said she hopes the launch party will increase the Washington Square Review’s readership and encourage more submissions. The journal aims to present many up-and-coming writers, including those who have not been published before. “We’re really looking for new voices and contemporary people,” Calderón said. “We do solicit ... big name writers, but we really want to have fresh young writers as well. I hope that this event gives people a sense of that.” Veronica Carchedi is a contributing writer. Email her at features@nyunews.com.
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OPINION
EDITED BY CHRIS DINARDO OPINION@NYUNEWS.COM
POLITICS
Early voting laws cause partisan conflict By JESSICA LITTMAN Last week, a federal court in Florida upheld the state’s restrictive new early voting laws. The new law in Florida will cut the minimum number of early voting days before Election Day on Nov. 6. A similar law was recently struck down in Ohio, where the new law would have eliminated several early voting days. Restrictive early voting and voter ID laws, which have swept the country over the course of the last year, have been touted by their supporters — mostly Republicans — as bastions against potential voter fraud. Since the Bush v. Gore election court case of 2000, most Americans have found it easy to believe voter fraud still happens on a large scale in this country. But while we still have problems with voter fraud at high levels in the electoral system — ballot counting, for example — instances of voter fraud at the polling place are negligible. The voter ID laws at least make sense on paper. Why shouldn’t one have to show an ID to vote?
But the answer is simple. Because voter fraud almost never happens in the United States, making this an unnecessary restriction. Proponents of the early voting and voter ID laws profess that they will inhibit voter fraud. But these laws can only protect against voter fraud at the polls, which isn’t a problem anyway. According to NYU’s own Brennan Center for Justice, the chances of a person committing voter fraud with a false ID is just as likely as being killed by lightning, but restrictive voter ID laws will nonetheless prohibit 10 percent of otherwise eligible Americans from voting. So we must ask: Why pass these laws in the first place? They fix a problem that does not exist while creating roadblocks to voting for hundreds of thousands of Americans. Allegations have come forth that these laws are most likely to hurt low-income and minority Americans, who are far more likely to vote early or to not have a valid photo ID. It seems clear that the laws, almost all of which are backed by Republicans in state legislatures, are
aimed at discouraging prototypcial Democratic voters. In response, the Democratic Party has filed lawsuits around the country to try to get the laws repealed, or at least blocked, in time for the election. The Obama campaign succeeded in getting the Ohio early voting law struck down, but Rep. Corinne Brown was less successful in Florida, where early voting restrictions were upheld. The highly restrictive voter ID law in Pennsylvania is pending review by yet another court. Democratic candidates and representatives are fighting against these laws ostensibly because the fewer minority and low-income voters who get to the polls, the fewer votes these candidates will receive. But in Florida, early voters have generally leaned Republican. It seems that no matter whom these laws affect, there are some people in our government who will strive to ensure that not every citizen has the right to vote. Jessica Littman is deputy opinion editor. Email her at jlittman@nyunews.com.
ELECTION 2012
Right-wing easy targets for late-night TV By RAQUEL WOODRUFF
At a time when the spotlight on the presidential candidates is brighter than ever, there is a large audience who get their leading source of news in the form of entertainment. Shows like “The Daily Show” and “Saturday Night Live” are some of the late-night comedy programs that have been named for having the greatest influence on voters. Mike Dabadie, co-founder of the nonpartisan research group Heart + Mind Strategies, found that 66 percent of voters during the 2008 election had seen the “SNL” sketches portraying Republican candidates John McCain and Sarah Palin and President Barack Obama and his running mate, Joe Biden. Essentially all of these comedy programs, from “The Tonight Show” to “The Colbert Report,” are left-ofcenter. While the right dominates daytime talk radio, the left champions late-night television. Candidates wouldn’t make appearances on late night shows if they didn’t believe these programs had an influence on voters — both Obama and McCain went on “SNL” in 2008, for instance. So it matters for the election, and
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for independent voters in particular, that there are almost no conservative leaning comedy shows on air. The right is easier to poke fun at, especially since they are experts at taking themselves too seriously; megalomaniac Bill O’Reilly is an example of this. For instance, after addressing “SNL’s” liberal partiality on a podcast last week, Seth Meyers called out Obama in his Weekend Update segment for publicly speaking out about anything while his opponent Gov. Mitt Romney was on a self-inflicted downward spiral toward defeat with his 47 percent comments and so-called brownface appearance on Univision. The Democrats do not really have to do much when they are constantly overshadowed by criticism on staunch conservative policies that do not work, such as Paul Ryan’s budget plan, gaffes like Romney’s London visit or blatant misspeaking — Romney’s criticism of Obama over the Libya attack — only make the Democrats look even better. Obama has been a considerably tougher target than his challengers, Romney and Ryan, because his statements are measured and thoughtful, which makes them
difficult to transform into comical sound bites. Republicans today have colorfully defined themselves with careless, offhanded comments and fumbles that have thwarted any credibility they once had as serious politicians. Even Bill Clinton, who was relentlessly spoofed on “SNL” for his appetitie for both food and women — think Phil Hartman shoving down chicken nuggets at McDonald’s — is still a popular, praised political figure today. While Democrats make stupid mistakes, modern day Republicans paralyze themselves with an inability to alter their rhetoric and behavior, such as Romney standing by his leaked 47 percent statements. Since the severely unfunny and failed “1/2 Hour News Hour” — Fox’s one attempt to answer “The Daily Show” — the biggest name in right-wing comedy now is Clint Eastwood. So by the looks of it, if Obama is reelected we are going to have a few more dry seasons of SNL to get through. Raquel Woodruff is a staff columnist. Email her at opinion@nyunews.com.
STAFF EDITORIAL
New ruling will address dire need for legal services
Earlier this month, the New York State Court of Appeals adopted a new state rule that will go into effect in 2015. The rule says New York lawyers are obligated to perform 50 hours of pro bono work before receiving their license to practice law in the state. The requirement aims to provide the destitute with access to legal resources, enhance the quality of the public sector and improve the legal system at large. And now underrepresented litigants will have a greater opportunity to mount an adequate defense. The benefits could potentially extend beyond satisfying the need of underrepresented litigants: the state of New York will receive 50 hours of free legal services for each recent law graduate, resulting in money saved in the state budget. The state can use the saved money to meet other public service demands. Regardless of career ambitions, this rule brings a diverse group of potential lawyers into the public sector to serve those most in need of legal representation. Due to a lack of financial incentives, the most skilled usually set their sights on more lucrative private jobs, leaving thousands of public cases on the shoulders of a few lawyers. These public defenders cannot adequately serve the constitutional rights of these individuals, not because of a lack of skill, but because of an overwhelming caseload. Thus, the new rule would directly serve a dire need for representation. Only 20 percent of legal needs are currently being met in New York City, despite the fact that funding for legal services doubled this last year to $25 million dollars. However, there are concerns regarding the level of dedication overworked law students will realistically give to the venture, even though many have attested to having engaged in pro bono work that already exceeded the 50 hour prerequisite. But young lawyers will most likely view this as an opportunity to build their profile and gain experience and exposure. All in all, the new rule will provide the state with both money and services that go right back to helping fellow New Yorkers.
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SPORTS
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MSOCCER continued from PG. 1
Penalty kick puts NYU ahead at opening conference game Nonetheless, credit should be given where it is due. The backline, made up of junior leftback Juan Velez, junior centerback Tino Kardassis and junior rightback captain Danny Weisbaum, has been consistently impassable. Senior captain Niki Chow, who senior forward Paolo Luciano has called the anchor in the midfield, scored the final goal for the half, putting the Violets up 2-1 from a perfect penalty kick with two minutes remaining in the half. After Green was fouled in the box, the Violets’ penalty kick specialist buried his third PK and fourth goal of the season. This goal came only 10 minutes after Case equalized. The ability for a quick comeback shows the Violets’ dominance.
In a closer second half, NYU did not penetrate until the 78th minute. Once again Green delivered, this time with a header off a center from senior midfielder Ryan Horch to close up the match. “Overall we’re trying do what Coach has preached all year, be a well-oiled machine,” Chow said. “Our backline, midfield and forwards have all been playing cohesively, which is key in our system if we want to be successful.” The men’s squad returns to the pitch on Wednesday, Oct. 3 against New Jersey City University for a non-conference matchup. Francisco Navas is a contributing writer. Email him at sports@nyunews.com.
Women’s soccer falls short to Case Western By CHRIS MARCOTRIGIANO
NYU women’s soccer fell 2-0 to conference foes Case Western Reserve University on Saturday. The University Athletic Association match was held at Case Western in Cleveland, Ohio. The Spartans scored in the 17th minute as sophomore forward Jessica Sabers headed in a corner from senior midfielder Deena Levey. The Violets’ defense held the Spartans for the remainder of the first half, but they failed to get the equalizer before halftime. Case Western netted another goal 11 minutes into the second half with a shot from junior forward Rachel Bourque. NYU was unable to recover from the second goal and, despite five shots on goal, could not get a score onto the board. “We know what we are capable of,” said sophomore goalie Meg Patten. “We just need to capitalize on our shots and keep goals out of the back of the net.” Captain forward Serra Tumay, who has scored five goals in eight games so far this season, was unable to score against Case Western. “We need to improve on finish-
ing our chances,” Tumay said. “The score does not properly reflect the game at all. We outshot them and had some great chances in front of goal but couldn’t find the back of the net.” This was the Violets’ first UAA conference game in the 2012 season. Before this game, they racked up a 6-2 record after beating the College of Staten Island 10-3 last week. They were held scoreless in this game for the first time this season. Last season, the Violets were 3-4 against UAA teams and just barely missed the National Collegiate Athletic Association tournament. “Despite getting an unfavorable result, the actual game itself was a great learning tool and showed us what we can do in future UAA games,” Patten said. The Violets will take on nonconference William Paterson University in Wayne, N.J., on Wednesday, Oct. 3. Their next conference matchup will be on Saturday, Oct. 6, against the University of Rochester in Gaelic Park. Chris Marcotrigiano is a contributing writer. Email him at sports@nyunews.com.
COURTESY OF NYU ATHLETICS
The team ended a scoreless game for the first time this season.
Violets struggle in Chicago
By NICO CANTOR
NYU women’s volleyball travelled to Chicago last weekend to begin their University Athletic Association games. The Violets played three games in two days, facing nationally ranked opponents: Emory University, University of Chicago and Carnegie Mellon University. It was a David vs. Goliath matchup in the weekend’s first game against nationally sixthranked Emory. “We were excited to see which players would take our team to a new level and show us something we haven’t seen yet.” said junior captain Alexandria Mao. “It was difficult to predict what type of game it would be,” Mao said. “Our mindset going into the tournament was using this as a challenge that we haven’t really faced yet.” The first set of the game was difficult for the Violets as they went down 12-25. NYU kept fighting in the second set before they fell again by a close margin of 22-25. “Having a score as close as 2225 proved that we could compete with a powerhouse like this team,” Mao said. The Violets went on to lose the match 0-3, but the day was not over. During the first set against the Eagles, the Violets had a very low .071 hitting percentage, but increased it to .226 and .200 in the second and third sets, respectively. Junior captain Hope Bogle recorded a team-high of 22 assists, Mao totaled 13 kills, and senior libero Kaylee Schanda had 20 digs. Next, NYU had to face the 14th-ranked University of Chicago, the hosts of the UAA Round Robin number one tournament. The Violets fell in the first set by a 10-point deficit
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Women’s volleyball played against three schools this weekend. 15-25, but tied the game in the second set beating Chicago 25-23. The Violets went on to lose the last two sets 15-25 and 13-25. Sophomore Allie Williams recorded 10 kills while freshmen Drew Kohl and Nicole Frias had five kills each. Sunday marked a new day and NYU’s final match of the tournament. The Carnegie Mellon Tartans came out on top in the first set 18-25. But the loss fired up the Violets, who went on to win the next three sets 25-22, 25-15 and 25-18. Mao had another amazing
game, recording 16 kills and 13 digs. Kohl recorded her firstever double-double with 11 kills and 15 digs while Schanda anchored the team in the back with a career-high 33 digs. The women’s volleyball team will try to extend their home win streak to six games when they face Stevens Institute of Technology on Oct. 10. The game will be the first Tear It Up event of the season. Nico Cantor is a contributing writer. Email him at sports@nyunews.com.