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Carlyle to close in spring 2016
Stock up on these kitchen essentials By KENDALL LEVISON Staff Writer
By MARITA VLACHOU News Editor
One of the hardest parts of cooking in college is learning to live without many of the staples you were used to having in your home kitchen. Luckily, it does not take much time or money to put together a well-stocked pantry that can easily help you make all kinds of meals.
Pasta Carbs are the backbone of any college student’s diet, and keeping dried pasta on hand means you are never more than 15 minutes from a filling meal. Pasta is also cheap enough that you can buy the nicer brands without breaking the bank. Try checking out some of the stores in Little Italy, such as Di Palo’s Fine Foods, to find the authentic stuff. Spaghetti is a classic, but make sure you have some smaller shapes like penne or farfalle on hand as well. They are perfect for adding to soup or making mac and cheese.
Oil and Vinegar This pair is good for much more than just salad dressing. When stocking up, think about the kind of cooking you do the most. If you like making stir-fry, try stopping at an Asian grocery store and picking up a bottle each of sesame oil and rice wine vinegar. If you want to make Italian food, it will be almost impossible to do so without olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Just remember: there is no need to buy the expensive extra virgin variety of olive oil if you will be cooking with it, and real balsamic should not have any additional ingredients like caramel color.
Spices Spices are an important part of any kitchen, but there is no need to go crazy buying too many kinds. Start by making a list of
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NYU announced Carlyle Court Residence Hall Towers 1 and 2 will be closed for renovations starting Dec. 23. The construction process is estimated to take about eight months, reopening by Aug. 15, 2016. Tower 3 will be renovated once construction for the first two towers is completed. Towers 1 and 2 will still be an option for students applying for NYU housing in the next academic year, and especially for students graduating in December 2015 or students who are planning to study abroad in Spring 2016. However, residents of Towers 1 and 2 in Fall 2015 who wish to continue their studies in New York will be given a different housing assignment on campus. Carlyle is located near Union Square and currently accommodates 740 upperclassmen students. NYU decided to renovate Carlyle after conducting a close inspection of
NYU plans to renovate Towers 1 and 2 of Carlyle Court Residence Hall in Spring 2016.
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REVIEW
Dylan’s ‘Shadows’ should have stayed in the dark By MICHAEL WALLER, Staff Writer
Bob Dylan’s genre-spanning career has left an indelible mark on popular music through iconic albums, such as “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” and “Highway 61 Revisited.” Despite his legacy, Dylan’s recent work had markedly decreased in quality and influence. His output, however, has remained at an impressive pace, marking 36 albums with the release of “Shadows in the Night.” Neil Young once said, “It’s better to burn out than to fade away,” advice that Dylan seemingly has not followed. The album comprises covers of old lounge songs dug up from the vaults of Frank Sinatra, preventing any more harm
from being done to Dylan’s songwriting legacy after 2012’s forgettable “Tempest.” Dylan reinvents Sinatra’s classics, replacing croon with rasp and the pomp of Sinatra’s big bands with barebones strings and horns. These elements, combined with a heavy reliance on pedal steel guitar, create a dreamy, star-lit atmosphere. In the short, the album is pretty boring. All of the songs sound relatively the same and feature sparse instrumentation, bringing the focus on the lyrics more than in their original recordings. In this respect, the album is admirable for showing these songs in a new light, but it can be a bit of a trial to actively listen to them without getting distracted by something more enthralling or — quite
frankly — falling asleep. Take the two songs “Full Moon and Empty Arms” and “Stay With Me.” Despite three songs separating the the two, they sound almost identical. Both begin with the soft sound of Donny Heron’s pedal steel guitar working its way down to an appropriate entrance for Dylan’s echo of croon and rasp, signaled by deep backing strings. The similarities continue as the outros take the shape of nearly identical pedal steel leads that fade out shortly after Dylan’s cathartic warbling about lost love. The similarity of many songs on “Shadows” stands in sharp contrast to Dylan in his heyday, when songs like “Masters of War” and “Talkin’ World War III
Blues” from “Freewheelin’” exhibited similar instrumentation and themes, but decidedly different tones and structure. “Shadows” is boring, overdone and disappointingly lazy for a voice of a generation. Ultimately, this album is forgettable and slightly depressing against the greater backdrop of Dylan’s canon. It largely succeeds in what it set out to do — reimagining long-forgotten classics — but begs the question of whether it would have been better to leave them buried with Sinatra. As a potential cap to Dylan’s career, “Shadows in the Night” is the sound of fading away. Email Michael Waller at music@nyunews.com.
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Valentine’s Day can be stressful for anyone, regardless of their relationship status. If you are currently dating, there is a lot of pressure to make the night special. If you are not seeing someone, then the holiday seems to exist only to reinforce that fact. But since food makes everything better, here is a menu that everyone can enjoy this Feb. 14 — single or taken.
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What is the worst part of eating pizza with other people? Having to compromise about toppings, which is why pizza for one is truly the greatest kind of pizza. Tired of people saying that fruit on pizza is gross when you want to add pineapple? Now you can make a pizza with nothing but fruit because you’re single. Frustrated that everyone else always wants fancy toppings when you crave just a simple cheese pizza? Pile on the cheese to your heart’s content. The best part is that when you make a pizza just for you, you are actually supposed to eat the whole thing.
There seems to be a misconception that you need to have a special reason to make cookies, but that is simply not true. Cakes are for parties; cookies can be just for you. Also, cookie dough freezes perfectly, so try making your favorite kind of dough, scoop it into small balls and then put them on a tray and freeze until solid. Then transfer them into a plastic bag and stash them in the freezer for up to three months. You can either bake a few at a time straight from the freezer, or grab one to snack on when the cookie-dough craving hits.
Making dinner together might sound kitschy, but it is guaranteed to be more fun than braving packed restaurants on Valentine’s Day. You can buy pizza dough and sauce at the store, or make them at home for an all-day experience. Homemade dough might sound scary, but it is actually pretty easy to make because it only takes a few simple ingredients. You also have to wait for the dough to rise, which gives you and your significant other time for other V-Day activities. Lastly, it is almost impossible to make homemade pizzas perfectly round, so do not even try. Instead, make them into imperfect but adorable hearts.
For many people, Valentine’s Day is synonymous with fancy desserts like soufflé and crème brûlée. Nothing, however, is really better than your favorite type of cookie, fresh out of the oven. Your significant other might prefer to eat the cookie dough without even bothering with the oven, but if deciding between warm cookies and cookie dough is the biggest fight the two of you have, then you are definitely winning on Valentine’s Day.
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existing facilities and construction needs. As part of the renovation process, electrical systems, plumbing systems, new paint, flooring, furniture, cabinetry and appliances will be updated. Lounge and lobby space will be also be included in the renovation. LS sophomore Patrick Newell said the renovations at Carlyle are necessary. “It’s pretty ratty, pretty gross, honestly,” Newell said. “The water in our shower leaked into the hallway once. I think it’s good that they’re renovating.” LS sophomore Nicholas Lukito said he will not choose to live in Carlyle next year, but he understands the efforts NYU is making to provide housing for all its students. “I will either choose Gramercy or Lafayette next semester,” Lukito said. “NYU is constantly expanding and needs to be able to accommodate as many students as possible in the safest manner possible. That said, I am sure NYU will do its best to make sure
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Carlyle Court Residence Hall’s C1 and C2 towers will be shut down for the semester, after which tower C3 will close for renovations. students are housed and that everything runs smoothly.” Hayden Residence Hall, which closed down for renovations last spring, will reopen in Fall 2015, allowing University Residence Hall and part of Palladium Residence Hall to be reassigned to upperclassmen residents. After Hayden was closed, NYU had to deal with excess demand for NYU housing. To accommo-
date students, the university provided living space at the Affinia Hotels. NYU spokesperson John Beckman said there will probably not be a need for students to be placed into hotel housing in Spring 2016. “Because we are doing it in the spring — when a lot of students do Study Away — taking the Carlyle Towers offline prob-
According to a study released on Feb. 3 by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, only 40 percent of the funds that were sent to help control the spread of Ebola in West Africa reached the intended destinations. The study, led by NYU professor Karen Grépin, tracked the levels and timing of donor contributions for humanitarian assistance using data from the OCHA’s Financial Tracking System. Grépin compared the findings to the level and timing of appeals made by leaders of the international community to address the outbreak. The findings reveal discrepancies between received donations and the time of their official use. Grépin said the overall donor response was generous, and the number of donations pledged was more than substantial. “As of Dec. 31, 2014, donors had pledged $2.9 billion in resources, substantially more than the [demand] by international leaders to that point,” Grépin said.
Grépin said donor reply was rapid, yet the amount of time between receiving the donations and putting them to use was far too long. “There were delays in the transfer of these resources to countries, which I attribute to two factors: a delay by international leaders in appealing for resources and the delays in transferring these resources to countries,” Grépin said. “By the end of 2014, only 40 percent of pledges had actually been paid out to countries.” Grépin added that these delays may have had significant impact on the spread of Ebola, which killed 9,000 people in the most recent outbreak. “These delays likely contributed to the ongoing spread of the virus and have likely driven up the eventual price tag of getting this outbreak under control,” said Grépin. CAS freshman Carly Richardson, who read the study online, was surprised by its findings. “I was so shocked when I read professor Grépin’s work,” Richardson said. “I had no idea the funds weren’t making it to where they were supposed to.” CAS sophomore Tim Davidson said he was disappointed that donations did not reach
The email also ensured students housing will still be provided for all four years of their studies. “Students should rest assured that the University will continue to honor its fouryear housing guarantee,” the email reads. Email Marita Vlachou at mvlachou@nyunews.com.
Researchers link HIV influx to Craigslist
60% of Ebola aid not reaching affected region By LEXI FAUNCE Contributing Writer
ably won’t require the use of hotels,” Beckman said. An email that was sent to NYU students Monday said they will try to minimize any disruption caused by the constructions in Carlyle. “We are very excited about the planned improvements to Carlyle Court as we continue to enhance our overall student housing stock,” the email reads.
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countries in dire need of monetary support. “People pledged donations for a reason,” Davidson said. “It’s shameful to see that the money has not been put to its intended use.” CAS freshman Shelby Philp said she struggled to understand the reason for the delay in resource allocation. “It’s clear that lack of funding is not the problem in helping fight this disease,” said Philp. “It’s the improper use of resources that is the real dilemma.” Email Lexi Faunce at news@nyunews.com.
A new study published in MIS Quarterly has linked an increase in HIV incidences with the growing popularity in personal ads on Craiglist for casual sex. The study, “Internet’s Dirty Secret: Assessing the Impact of Online Intermediaries on HIV Transmission,” was led by NYU professor Anindya Ghose and University of Minnesota professor Jason Chan. In the study, researchers noted an increase in HIV cases in the past 10 years that correlated with the emergence of major personal ad sites, including Craigslist. Ghose said the correlation between HIV and the advertisements was significantly higher than what she expected. “What was most interesting is the finding that the entry of Craigslist was correlated with an average increase of 15.9 percent per year in the number of HIV infections compared with what would have been expected had it not launched,” Ghose said. Ghose said they noticed an increase in HIV reports following Craigslist’s arrival
on U.S markets. “We found that the listing website was associated with between 6,130 and 6,455 extra infections a year throughout the country,” Ghose said. As a means of prevention, NYU has raised awareness regarding the importance of informed sexual conduct and casual sex, through movements such as Sexual Respect. CAS freshman Felicia Mendoza said the spread of STDs is facilitated by the amount of available social media for dating. “In college there is a lot of freedom and especially in the city, it’s hard to find people,” Mendoza said. “That’s why, despite the risks, students are drawn to dating sites like Craigslist. If STDs aren’t already spreading rapidly, they definitely will.” Stern junior Caterina Cestarelli said she found the results of the study to be predictable. “I think Craigslist is just particularly sketchy,” Cestarelli said. “I think it has kind of a reputation for not being reliable.” Email Zoe Thompson at news@nyunews.com.
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Kishio collection full of surprises, humor By CARTER GLACE Contributing Writer
To say the works of Kishio Suga on display in the Blum & Poe gallery are unorthodox is an understatement. Located at 19 E. 66th St., the twofloor collection of Suga’s work from the ’70s to the present offers an unusual, diverse and engaging mix. A member of Mono-ha — a Japanese movement that translates to “School of Things” — Suga uses industrial and natural materials such as metal, wire, wood and rope and arranges them into sculptures and statues. Using those tools, Suga makes a truly unique collection. A large portion of the twofloor setup is wall-mounted works. What is immediately striking is the amazing amount of depth created from wood, metal, glass and cardboard. A very simple stack of cardboard glued together in varying lengths creates a striking wave effect. Similarly, a selective placing of small blocks of
wood creates an effect similar to a slowly deconstructed stack of Jenga bricks, with tilting blocks leaning against each other. Each sculpture is markedly distinct from the others, which combine to form a varied, unpredictable collection. One of the standout pieces in the gallery is also one of its simplest: a block of wood painted yellow with intricate carvings. The carving begins at the edges, which work their way diagonally toward the center. While very simple, its minimalist style and sharp color make it undeniably beautiful. As part of the collection, Suga also created two rooms of more sprawling works. One room consists of a vertical rope bridge spanning one corner of the room to the next, with collections of rope stacked around the room. The mixture of absurdity and the sharp smell of the rope makes it an unusual sensory experience. The second installation features an entire room filled with vertical wood pillars and hori-
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Through his simple yet aesthetic pieces, Suga reimagines everyday objects and materials. zontal copper wire, making it impossible to enter the room. Creating a room that is impossible to enter is comical and thought-provoking — visitors must decide between entering
and destroying the piece or staying outside and viewing it from a distance. Unorthodox concepts like this one make Suga’s collections a triumphant addition to an artistic community
that pushes the definition of art. Suga’s gallery is on 19 E. 66th St. and runs through Feb. 21. Email Carter Glace at entertainment@nyunews.com.
‘Pray’ play combines intimacy, brutality By CAROLINE CUNFER Theater/Books Editor
In “I’m Gonna Pray For You So Hard,” a father and daughter sit across from each other at a kitchen banquette on the Upper West Side. The father, David, played by Reed Birney, is a callous and destructively frank playwright who whizzes around the flower-papered kitchen, delivering a violent monologue of sorts as his daughter sits crossedlegged, on-edge. The daughter, Ella, played by an emotionally-charged Betty Gilpin, is a blooming young actress. The two gulp down white wine and chain-smoke cigarettes, as Ella anxiously awaits the critics’ review of “The Seagull,” which has opened earlier this evening. Although appearing artificially frantic at times, Gilpin’s vulnerable Ella is an honest portrayal of the destructive daddy’s-girl relationship she has with her father. David uses her blind, unconditional love to pierce her with his ruthless commentary right where she’s most tender. Ella yips like a small terrier loyal to its owner, which, in this case, is her egoistic father. Birney’s volatile and roaring David
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Reed Birney and Betty Gilpin star in this two-person play. is too self-consumed to truly care for his daughter, and hides insults amidst wishes for Ella’s stardom despite her very fragile state this evening. When David takes his vicious attacks too far for even his devoted Ella, father and daughter begin an inescapable path toward resembling one another. In a shorter but powerful second act, the Atlantic Theater Company’s black box theater is used as the stage in a neat moment of metatheatricality. An utterly transformed Ella is seen years later on opening night of a one-woman play she has written, directed and stars in. Despite her tight red dress and unkempt blonde curls, we dismally realize that we’re watching her father. Cold and callous, Ella paces around the black box theater barking orders into her earbuds without an ounce of sensitivity. When her shriveled father, also nearly unrecognizable in both appearance and demeanor, enters
with flowers, Ella doesn’t flinch. Playwright Halley Feiffer provocatively takes the play to a jarring edge as these two, largely indistinguishable forces come face to face. Gilpin brilliantly projects staggering numbness and indifference toward her stroke-afflicted father during his final attempt to make amends. Even with moments of confrontation and uncomfortable brutality, the small size of the theater encourages unavoidable intimacy. The second act creates moments that paralyze the entire body in utter disbelief. In this disturbing exploration of toxic paternal relationships, “I’m Gonna Pray For You So Hard” gives us a reason to pray for these characters. “I’m Gonna Pray For You So Hard” plays at Atlantic Theater Company’s Stage 2 through March 1. Email Caroline Cunfer at ccunfer@nyunews.com.
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Companies like Poland Spring have caught on to the sparkling water trend.
Sparkling replacement for soda By SE WON PARK Contributing Writer New varieties of sparkling water have popped up on store shelves recently as part of a new trend. In addition to your average Perrier and Pellegrino, other brands and companies have jumped on this trend, adding innovative and flavorful twists to the bubbly water. Companies like La Croix and Dasani have added unique flavors such as coconut and mango to their original sparkling water, which encourages people to drink more water as opposed to sugary sodas. Jones, an artisan soda company, has also launched a line of sparkling water. Sparkling water sales rose by about a third last year, with sales totaling one billion dollars. While sales of the increasingly popular beverage have risen, soda consumption per
capita has steeply declined. For those who drink a lot of sparkling water, there are devices that allow you to make sparkling water at home. Sodastream is one of the most popular devices on the market. In just a matter of seconds, people can turn regular tap water into sparkling water with this device. You can create flavors of your choice with separate flavor caps you add to Sodastream’s bottle. The device is quick, simple and mess-free. A Sodastream costs about $70, and flavorings cost and additional $10 each. Although the investment of buying a Sodastream or similar product may seem costly to the average college student, sparkling water can be a healthier option for the frequent soda drinkers out there. Sparkling water, and even flavored sparkling water, is a much
healthier alternative than opting for a sugary soda. It is bubbly, fizzy and flavorful, but sparkling water does not contain the sugar, calories or chemicals that soda does. The carbonation in sparkling water is harmless and even considered healthy by some. Contrary to popular belief, carbonation does not deteriorate the calcium in your bones. Sparkling water is no different from regular water — it still has the same hydration benefits. Another benefit of switching your soda habit for drinking sparkling water is that it is better for your teeth, since the sugar and acid in soda can cause tooth decay, and the colorings can cause staining. Email Se Won Park at dining@nyunews.com.
Ingredients to spice up your cooking
Aromatics These are ingredients like garlic, ginger and herbs that can take your cooking to the next level. Some are available dried in the same section of the store as the spices, but that is not the only option. Next time you are in the frozen aisle of
By ERIN SUI Contributing Writer
Contrary to popular belief, there is an abundance of delicious foods in season during the cold winter. Since the time for typical holiday favorites like hot chocolate and eggnog has passed, here are some fresh options that are sure to make your winter meals better.
Cranberries Cranberries are in season long after Thanksgiving. These red fruits are filled with antioxidants and are ideal for adding to any bland dish such as oatmeal. Toss dried cranberries into a salad for a fruity twist or bake a scrumptious cranberry pie. The options are endless for this fibrous fruit.
Kale Kale isn’t just trendy — it also has high nutritional value. Kale can lower the risk of heart disease, help with losing weight and improve one’s intake of various vitamins such as A and K. Try blending kale with fruit to make a flavorful smoothie, or munch on kale chips instead of potato chips for a nutritional and crunchy super-snack.
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the three spices you think you will use the most — for example, cumin, cinnamon and red pepper flakes. Be warned that spices do not last forever, so you will have a better chance of getting fresh ones if you skip the corner bodega and shop at a larger store that restocks its shelves often.
Foods to fight winter blues
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Spices can help improve a bland meal. your favorite grocery store, look beyond the ice cream. They might sell small cubes of crushed garlic or herbs that can simply be defrosted and stirred into whatever you are cooking. These longer lasting alternatives are perfect for students who do not cook frequently.
Salt and Pepper This one almost seems too obvious to list, but think of it as a
friendly reminder: no kitchen should ever be without salt and pepper. This dynamic duo is also a great place for a small upgrade. Consider buying kosher or sea salt, which has fewer additives and a cleaner flavor, and invest in a pepper grinder if you do not have one already. Your food will thank you. Email Kendall Levison at dining@nyunews.com.
Yellow, red or white onions are readily available to add to any dish. For a cozy dinner in, caramelize onions and cook up a warm bowl of French onion soup. For something a little more complex, try baking an onion tartlet as an evening appetizer.
Oranges Mandarin oranges are at their sweetest and juiciest during the winter season. Add peeled and sliced oranges to a hearty fruit salad mixed with strawberries, bananas and mango. Spice up your lunch with an Asian chicken wrap filled with chopped orange pieces, ginger, onion, sesame oil, soy sauce and sautéed chicken.
Recipe of the Season: Kale and Cranberry Pasta Ingredients: 1/3 cup olive oil 5 cloves garlic, smashed 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/4 cup almonds, chopped 1 bunch kale leaves, chopped 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped 1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup heavy cream 3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 3/4 tsp. salt 1 lb. pasta (options: fusilli, shells, spaghetti, etc.) 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Cook Time: 30 Minutes Serves 4-6
1. Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat until oil simmers. Add the smashed garlic and stir for two to three minutes until golden. Then, add onions and stir until softened. 2. When the onions begin to brown, add kale leaves and sauté in the onions for threefive minutes. Next, add your chopped tomatoes and stir until tomatoes are tender. Finally, add the cranberries and cook until plumped for about two minutes. 3. While the vegetables are cooking, boil the pasta in another pot for about ten minutes until soft. 4. Once the vegetables are cooked, add 3/4 tsp. of freshly ground black pepper and 3/4 tsp. of salt for taste. Add heavy cream and let the mixture sit on medium-high for about three minutes. 5. Lastly, toss the pasta with your vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the finely chopped almonds on top. Garnish with Parmesan cheese and serve warm. Email Erin Sui at dining@nyunews.com.
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OPINION
EDITED BY TESS WOOSLEY OPINION@NYUNEWS.COM
SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Newsweek lifts skirt on Silicon Valley sexism By ZAHRA HAQUE Staff Writer
Newsweek recently spurred public outrage over a controversial cover. The cover, which brashly depicts a giant cursor lifting up the skirt of a woman carrying a laptop, accompanied a story about sexism in Silicon Valley. The image sparked immediate backlash on social media and in the news, with some deeming it as sexist as Silicon Valley itself. Yet the cover was designed to be provocative — it is clear that Newsweek’s intention was always to elicit frustration and indignation from its readers. More importantly, it has accomplished its intended goal of catalyzing conversation about the mistreatment of women in the tech industry. The cover highlights the prevalence of sexual harassment in the Silicon Valley startup scene. One example is that in 2014 Whitney Wolfe, a co-founder of Tinder, sued fellow co-founders Justin Mateen and Sean Rad — the current CEO — for using inappropriate sexual language and rescinding her co-founder status after saying a “girl founder” would devalue the company.
Unfortunately, this atmosphere of male exclusivity and frat boy culture normalizes hostility toward women. Even outside the realm of sexual harassment, women in the technology sector are consistently given the short end of the stick — particularly when it comes to access to funding for startups. The Valley’s venture capital firms, which are overwhelmingly white and male, see white males as the most secure investments. Women receive less than 7 percent of venture capital funding in the tech industry, despite starting nearly half the small businesses in the United States. Many must resort to dipping into personal savings, leaving them at a disadvantage. The dearth of women graduating with STEM degrees inevitably results in a lack of women founding tech startups. More women must be made aware of the abundance and diversity
of career opportunities available in the technology sector. Encouraging women to join the field in greater numbers would counteract the toxic effects of the male-centric culture. However, encouraging women to pursue STEM careers is not a viable solution on its own. The determination of women working in Silicon Valley is still undermined by the sexist mindset of their male peers. Strengthening sexual harassment policies at tech companies and venture capital firms should be made a priority, and preventative training should be mandatory. The gender disparity in the tech world justifies dramatic appeals to the masses like this cover. Newsweek should not be castigated for shedding light on a very real issue — as ugly as it may be. Instead, Silicon Valley should take it as an opportunity for productive discourse about how the dismal situation can be improved. Only then can the tech world at large start to create the more inclusive and productive workplace that is needed in a sector at the forefront of innovation. Email Zahra Haque at opinion@nyunews.com.
LGBTQ ISSUES
Activists must secure transgender rights By TOMMY COLLISON Deputy Opinion Editor
Alabama became the 37th state where same-sex couples can legally marry on Sunday, so it is understandable that so many activists feel a sense of accomplishment. And while this is a victory for LGBTQ rights, progress must go beyond the right to marry. Denver played host last week to Creating Change, a national conference on LGBTQ equality. During the opening plenary, activists stormed the stage with posters calling on members of the community to stand in solidarity with transgender people. “If you serve us, you need to include us,” one activist said. The organizers of the conference allowed the protestors to use microphones to speak to the gathered attendees. Despite the recent gains the LGBTQ community has enjoyed, more work is needed for all sexual minorities to enjoy full equality. LGBTQ activists and the wider community have a responsibility to ensure that new rights and benefits accrue for all members of the community, not just people
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whose gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth. The transgender community has long faced higher instances of violence and murder than the rest of the lesbian, gay and bisexual communities. According to a 2012 National Coalition of AntiViolence Programs report, LGBTQ people of color were almost twice as as likely to experience physical violence than white LGBTQ people were, and 53.8 percent of anti-LGBTQ homicide victims were transgender women. Part of the problem is a legal defense called the “transgender panic defense.” It was used in the trial for the murder of transgender woman Gwen Araujo, who was killed in October 2002 by four men, three of whom she had allegedly been intimate with. When
the men discovered that Araujo had male genitalia, they attacked her and hit her head with a shovel. During the trial, two of the men attempted to diminish the severity of their crime by arguing that Araujo had somehow deceived them and the subsequent murder was a crime of passion. The men were convicted of murder, but not of a hate crime despite the fact that the jury denounced the use of panic defense. The existence of such a defense hinges on the notion that transgender individuals are shameful or duplicitous, a stereotype that is incorrect and harmful to the transgender community. The media often shortens the rights of the LGBTQ community to simply gay rights. This is a marginalization of the transgender community from the conversation. While the right to marry is an important milestone in the fight for equality, more must be done to bring down the rates of violent crime that too many in the community face. Email Tommy Collison at tcollison@nyunews.com.
STAFF EDITORIAL
Real estate needs further recognition
New York City is one of the wealthiest cities in the world, and as a result has one of the fiercest luxury real estate markets. A New York Times investigative report released Feb. 7 delved into this high-end market and found that a huge number of residences are owned by secretive, anonymous shell companies that allow foreign buyers — some of them criminals — to purchase condos. The regulatory loophole that has brought this infusion of foreign assets provides a safe haven for both dirty and clean money, and makes the real estate market not only less transparent, but also more competitive. New York City’s elite real estate is being bought up at a staggering rate by anonymous shell companies. Due to the lack of legal imperative to investigate the identities of buyers, large numbers of unscrupulous ultra-rich have come to own a large percentage of New York’s most valuable real estate. In 2010, a $15.65 million condominium in the Time Warner Center was bought by Vitaly Malkin, a Russian banker and politician who has been linked to organized crime and subsequently banned from entering Canada. Similarly, Dimitrios Contominas, a Greek businessman arrested for corruption charges last year, purchased a $21.4 million unit on the 74th floor, the same floor as Malkin. The shell companies that owners use are often registered in the names of family, friends and consultants instead of the owners themselves, and their ownership can be changed without documentation. Even Tom Brady has been linked to buying real estate using these dubious methods. The shell company Columbus Skyline, which bought three condos for a total of $25.6 million, was traced to NYU Board of Trustees member Wang Wenliang. In 2010, Wang donated $25 million to the university and founded the NYU Center on U.S.China Relations. Wang’s company, China Rilin Construction Group, was fined thousands of dollars for housing workers in overcrowded, unsanitary conditions in New Jersey. A second, similar case was dismissed. According to the NYU Board of Trustees page, trustee members are “keepers of the mission of NYU” who “must pay particularly close attention to the mission of obligations to society that are unique to the academic enterprise.” Wang’s questionable transactions show that he has failed to meet these standards. It is clear that further regulation is needed for these shell companies that all too easily buy up real estate with untraceable funds. New York City’s expanding skyline may already be a symbol of wealth inequality, but it is still worsened by this influx of suspicious foreign funds. This is not just a matter of political integrity, but a real concern for the stability of the already skyrocketing real estate market. Seemingly boundless money flowing into the U.S. economy and universities seems nice, but it cannot be an excuse to ignore global political realities.
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SPORTS
EDITED BY BOBBY WAGNER SPORTS@NYUNEWS.COM
Track struggles against DI teams
Men’s hockey trounces weekend competition By BOBBY WAGNER Sports Editor
By KYLE LUTHER Deputy Sports Editor
The NYU men’s track and field team competed for the first time since the winter break in the Metropolitan Indoor Championships, held on the team’s alumni days, Feb. 5 and 6, hosted by Fordham University at Armory Track and Field Center. The Violets finished in 10th place with a total of 29.5 points, while Division I Rutgers took home first place with 167 points. On the first day of the event, senior Thomas Longabaugh tied his indoor personal best in the pole vault, managing a 4.35 meter jump and placing fourth overall. Sophomore Nick Hespe also placed with a height of 4.05 meters. In the weight-throwing competition, sophomore Carter Beardsley achieved a personal best of 12.06 meters to get 12th place. At the end of the first day, the Violets, the only DIII school in the competition, were in fifth place with a total of 5.5 points. The Violets placed 11th and 12th in the 5,000-meter race with times of 15:35.15 and 15:37.37 from senior Johnny Lake and sophomore Jorge Maldonado. “The team performed well against some tough local competition, including mostly DI schools,” Lake said. “In particular, the men’s distance medley relay had a great race, posting one of the top times this year in DIII indoor track. Sophomore Budd Brown was also less than .1 of a second from breaking a school record in the 500-meter run.”
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Tom Longabaugh finishes fourth for pole vaulting at the Metropolitan Indoor Championships. The distance medley relay squad of freshmen Max Mudd and Malcolm Montilus, junior Max Avila and senior Sebastian Oja was .41 seconds away from victory. Oja was able to keep up with DI athletes from Columbia University and Fordham University, and he came within a few inches of finishing ahead of Brian Cook, the leader from Fordham. While their showing at the championship was not dominant, their record shows that the Violets are improving as their season continues. Sophomore Nick Karam improved his indoor mile time by more than three seconds with a time of 4:21.55 and placed seventh. Other notable performances came from freshmen Jordan Reyes and Sam Praveen who finished 17th and 18th with times of 4:37.85 and 4:41.63 respectively. Brown won the 500-meter preliminary heat with a personal best time of 1:04.98. Brown placed fourth and scored five points for the team. In the 4x400-meter relay, sophomore
Chevaun Samuels, freshman Vince Booth and senior Steve Cmic finished sixth with a time of 3:28.54. Sophomore Anthony Zeng scored for the team in the shot put with a distance of 13.8, good enough for eighth place. Junior Matthew Powers set a season-best time in the 60 meters with a time of 7.17, earning 10th place. The Violets will be back in action on Friday and Saturday this week at the Boston University Valentine’s Invitational, which they will use to get ready for UAA championships. Lake and the rest of the Violets are looking forward to it. “The team is gearing up for a big meet at the Boston University Valentine’s Invitational this coming weekend,” Lake said. “We hope to be reaching peak form in a few weeks when we travel to Chicago to compete at the UAA Championships.” Email Kyle Luther at kluther@nyunews.com.
The NYU hockey team pushed their win streak to four over the weekend in games against Keene State College and Marist College, winning by final tallies of 4-2 and 10-2 respectively. Since winter break, the Violets are 4-1-1. Without their star goaltender Sam Daley in net, the Violets have leaned on strong performances from freshman Jack Nebe and senior Alex Pepper. Nebe recorded 25 saves in the win against Keene on Friday night, continuing his strong play in the third game of their fivegame homestand. NYU got goals from four different players in the win, including a power play goal netted by sophomore defender Evan Ripley. Head Coach Chris Cosentino spoke highly of the Violets’ resilience on the ice. “Keene always plays us tough and, as expected, it was a physical game,” Cosentino said. “It wasn’t our best game, but we found a way to get the win.” Nebe shared the same sentiment as his coach. “Playing against Keene is always a battle for us,” Nebe said. “They play a hard-hitting, chippy style of hockey and they don’t shy away from a fight. We didn’t help ourselves by getting off to a slow start but managed to dig deep and get the win.” That has become an unofficial mantra of NYU’s season — finding a way to get the win no matter what comes their way. They have proven their resilience time and time again since learning of the brain tumor that put Daley’s season on halt. The case was no different on Saturday
against Marist, where they unleashed an offensive onslaught not seen thus far in the season. The Violets set a new season record with 10 goals in the win, including a hat trick from senior forward Dakota Richardson and two goals apiece from senior forward Mike Cambria and freshman forward Michael Conslato. Richardson also added two assists on the night to cap a fivepoint night. “In the Marist game, when you can get scoring from all four lines it is a good night,” Cosentino said. “I thought we were really clicking on Saturday and I was happy with the effort. Marist is a solid team that beat us earlier in the year so it was great to see our response.” In accord with how the entire month has gone, the night did not end without some sentimentality. “Prior to the game, each team’s captain exchanged team signed jerseys and posed for a photograph with Sam Daley,” Cosentino said. “One was a signed Marist jersey for Sam Daley, and the NYU team-signed jersey was for Marist player Austin King who was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease.” What has been an emotional regular season is now coming to a close, as the Violets prepare for their final home game this Friday at 8:30 p.m at the Sky Rink in Chelsea Piers. The game will be senior night, and is a rematch against the University of New Hampshire after an earlier closely contested match in which the Violets won 6-5. Email Bobby Wagner at bwagner@nyunews.com
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