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Blog fights minority stereotype in U.S. By ANJANA SREEDHAR
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Brooklyn pizza joint expands to Lower East Side Williamsburg Pizza opened its first restaurant in the East Village this weekend, serving up “classic but unique” pizza.
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Members of NYU Generasian and NYU’s Asian-American publication, as well as other interested students, congregated to hear Phil Yu, creator of the blog Angry Asian Man, speak on the media representation of Asian-Americans on Feb. 10. Based in Los Angeles, Yu has gained recognition from media outlets such as CNN and The New York Times for his commentary on racial, cultural and sociopolitical issues relevant to the Asian-American community. CAS senior and Generasian coeditor-in-chief Evelyn Cheng said she was excited about Yu’s arrival and its potential impact on Generasian’s work. “Yu and his Angry Asian Man blog are an excellent example of what Asian-Americans can do to express themselves in an Internet age,” Cheng said. “Through this event, I hope that Yu can inspire Generasian with the possibilities
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By VINCENT SALVANO
Chris Hardwick may very well be the hardest working nerd in show business. Along with the strong online presence of his “Nerdist” podcast, Hardwick has hit the airwaves with discussion-based specials including “Talking Bad,” “Talking Dead” and his newest project “@midnight,” a daily game show that challenges participating comedians to come up with material about funny social media posts on the spot. A native of Portland, Ore., Hardwick is the son of professional bowler Billy Hardwick and began his career as a disc jockey at a Los Angeles radio station in 1995 after graduating from UCLA. From there, he pursued radio, and 15 years later Hardwick became the chief creative officer of “Ministry of Laughs,” a network of comedy
podcasts dedicated to discussing everything from comic books to television shows to video games. A television version of “Ministry” airs on BBC in the United Kingdom. Most recently, Hardwick has helped viewers to process the twists and turns of AMC’s “The Walking Dead,” hosting a post-episode talk show, “Talking Dead,” which is a half-hour talk show that airs immediately after the episodes on AMC. On a conference call with WSN, Hardwick said the success of the show is due to the intense experience viewers have during the show. “I’m just glad that people need remedying after watching shows like ‘Breaking Bad’ or ‘The Walking Dead,’” he said. Meanwhile, Hardwick’s newest project “@midnight,” which premiered Oct. 21 on Comedy Central, has taken the game show genre in a new direction, embracing social
media as its topic. “This makes us incredibly interactive with the audience and the viewers at home,” Hardwick said of the program. Tweets, Vines, Instagrams, YouTube comments, Reddit and just about every other Internet platform is fair game. Past guests on the show have included Judd Apatow, Horatio Sanz, Weird Al Yankovic and David Spade. “The show tapes a few hours before it airs, so in some cases, it’s a lot like looking at current events through a social media lens,” Hardwick said. Airing Monday through Thursday at midnight, Hardwick’s new project has been picked up for a 40week second season. Hardwick said social media are becoming their own language, and people are beginning to see references to it not only in conversation,
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Chris Hardwick is the host of the “Nerdist” podcast. but also in film and television. Everything seems to be going right for this archetype of nerd culture who has become a successful talk show host, podcast emcee and stand-up comedian. “I want people to be able to celebrate the things they like,
and not be ashamed of it,” Hardwick said. “That used to be me. I’m glad to give people a chance to embrace their inner nerd.” Vincent Salvano is a contributing writer. Email him at entertainment@nyunews.com.
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1. Thanks to fun themed episodes, holidays are a great time to remember why we love our favorite TV shows. For Valentine’s Day, try “Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered” from season two of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” It is entertaining, ridiculous and just sincere enough to offer you everything you could need on Valentine’s Day, whether celebrating alone or with a special someone. — DYLAN JARRETT
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2. Already generating a considerable amount of Oscar buzz, “Her” is the perfect movie to watch with your significant other on Valentine’s Day. Over the span of two hours, you will find yourself laughing and crying uncontrollably. What begins as an exploration of people’s dependence on technology in the modern age turns into one of the best love stories of the 21st century. — BOB TEOH
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3. Julie Delpy is the lead actress of Richard Linklater’s “Before…” trilogy, but recently she has forged her own directorial career. Her 2007 debut, “2 Days in Paris,” is as delightful and honest as any of Linklater’s films. The film stars herself and Adam Goldberg as a couple visiting Delpy’s parents and is a hilarious and affecting pseudo-rom-com that looks at two flawed people struggling to find a balance between love, jealousy and logic. — IFE OLUJOBI
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4. For a Valentine’s Day Netflix binge, nothing beats the heartwarming “Friday Night Lights.” Revisit the classic moments from star-crossed lovers such as Lyla Garrity and Tim Riggins, Julie Taylor and Matt Saracen or, of course, Tami and Coach Taylor. Grab the Kleenex and get ready for the flood — this football series is not just rough-and tumble-fun, it can make you mistyeyed. (Clear eyes, full hearts, can’t lose.) — JAKE FOLSOM
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5. “Every Day” by David Levithan is not your typical young adult romance. Told from the point of view of someone who switches lives daily, the novel explores heavier themes like identity and the soul, while also weaving in an enthralling romance. A and Rhiannon are star-crossed lovers like you have never seen them before, and their story will take you through all the butterflies and heartbreak of young love. — VALERIE NELSON
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NYU Reacts: De Blasio boycotts St. Pat’s parade By ANN SCHMIDT
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said on Feb. 5 he will not be marching in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade because the parade organizers will not allow participants to display LGBTQ pride. De Blasio is the first mayor in 20 years not to walk in the parade. LS sophomore Patricia Antonakos said everyone should have the right to show pride in who they are. “The mayor is simply being consistent in his support of everyone’s right to be who they are without the discrimination from a community that, for the most part, has come so far in awarding everyone the same rights,” Antonakos said. LS sophomore Aleah Halverson said de Blasio’s decision not to march is flawed because the holiday originated from religion rather than Irish heritage. “It was supposed to be a Catholic holiday for a saint,” Halverson said. “So it’s kind of like saying he wouldn’t take part in an Easter parade because it’s all about spring.” Mayor David Dinkins boycotted the parade in 1993 after a court ruling that allowed sponsors to exclude Irish Americans who were openly gay, while former mayors Rudolph Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg marched in the parade more recently. Two LGBTQ groups were denied permission to participate in the South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade in 2012. The groups took part in an alternative event called the St. Patrick’s Peace Parade, taking place an hour after the traditional parade and following the same route. Despite recognizing the Catholic Church’s stance, Halverson said she would like to see a more accepting community. “It is a shame that they aren’t letting people display their political opinions, especially since the Catholic Church is becoming more and more supportive of gay rights even though they haven’t come out as accepting them,” she said.
When Pope Francis was ordained, he made headlines when he said the church had focused too much on social issues instead of ministering to the impoverished. Gallatin freshman Michael Abraham said until America’s celebration of diversity is open to every person, it is not a true celebration. “And it is for that reason that I applaud de Blasio and I sincerely hope that other leaders of this city understand his decision is on the side of empowerment, not division,” Abraham said. CAS sophomore Mike Saint-Antoine said the organizers have a legal right to include or exclude anyone. “De Blasio is right to boycott the event, and the exclusion of LGBTQ groups from marching is a sign that the New York City Catholic League is severely out of touch with American Catholics and doesn’t understand Pope Francis’ message of inclusion or the teachings of Jesus,” Saint-Antoine said. Abraham said the LGBTQ community is unique in fighting for equality by using public celebration as a way to change the current social structure. “Given that, de Blasio’s decision not to attend a parade in which LGBTQ members cannot claim their identities in full view of society is all the more powerful,” Abraham said. Ann Schmidt is a news editor. Email her at aschmidt@nyunews.com.
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and give us concrete steps on how to build an excellent online presence.” During his presentation, Yu highlighted recent events both negative and positive for Asian-Americans, including figure skater Ashley Wagner ‘s representation in the Olympics over Asian-American Mirai Nagasu and the potential for Vivek Murthy to become the next surgeon general. Yu discussed the first event that brought a high-level of readership to his blog. In 2002, Abercrombie & Fitch released a line of T-shirts with racist Asian caricatures. Yu posted the images and contact information for the company’s corporate headquarters on his blog. Soon, Asian-American student groups in California and across the United States were using his blog as a jumping-off point for their protests. He mentioned he did not expect to receive such a reaction to his blog, and he is glad to use the site to create community. “One of the interesting things about running the blog for this many years has been being invited to speak publicly to students, to interested people,” Yu said. “I did not anticipate that when I started, but to come and to meet people who read it in a public and personal way is weird but very cool.” Yu explained he was attempting to shatter people’s perceptions of Asians in the United States with the title of the blog.
“We’re considered the model minority, passive, we keep our heads down, not stand up and speak out even when it’s within our right to do so,” Yu said. “It’s not an emotional anger, it’s a righteous anger. It’s a right for us to be vocal and have a voice.” CAS senior Jessica Tu said Yu’s talk gave her hope for the future of Asian- and Pacific-American blogging. “I think what stood out to me the most was his description of mobilizing the community and how, in order to unite the Internet community, you have to go forward with what you want to write about and what you want to create discussions about,” Tu said. Anjana Sreedhar is a staff writer. Email her at news@nyunews.com.
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London’s plans to change its underground transportation are expected to cause a loss of 650 jobs. There was a strike last week that disrupted public transportation, and another strike is planned for Tuesday. — THE GUARDIAN MADRID
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Protesters in Madrid demonstrated against the Spanish government’s recent legislation to limit abortion to cases involving rape or a risk to the mother’s health. — THE GUARDIAN SHAWN PAIK/WSN
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Roundtable discusses lost art from WWII By AFEEFA TARIQ
La Maison Française hosted a roundtable discussion on Feb. 10 about how Germans under the Nazi regime looted the property of Jewish citizens during World War II. The event was organized because there was noticeable interest in the topic on campus, Francine Goldenhar, director of La Maison Française, said. Funding, provided by several NYU offices including the Institute of French Studies and the Center for International Research in the Humanities and Social Sciences, also helped bring the evening to life. Beth Karlsgodt, an NYU graduate and professor of history at the University of Denver, was one of the panelists. Her presentation centered on Rose Valland, a French art historian who secretly recorded
information on the WWII raid, and James Rorimer, a U.S. officer who worked on securing artwork stolen from the Jews. Valland’s efforts, while important, were extremely life-threatening, Karlsgodt said. “She knew she could have been deported or shot for what she was doing,” Karlsgodt said, adding that the upcoming film “Monuments Men” is based on Valland’s story. “I think [the movie] is a rather disgraceful representation of both of them, but especially of [Valland],” she said. Stéphane Gerson, one of the roundtable’s moderators and French studies professor, said the popularity of “Monuments Men” added to the reasoning for the event. “A couple of months ago, Sarah Gensburger, who is a researcher in Paris, got in touch with me,” Gerson said. “And she knew the
movie was going to come out, and there was [going to be] a lot of interest in the history of the ‘Monuments Men.’” Gerson said he hoped people would explore beyond the movie to see the role looting played during the Holocaust. Manhattan resident Margot Fox, who knew Valland’s story before attending the discussion, enjoyed Gerson’s portion of the roundtable. “I was intrigued and amused by his talk about the film,” Fox said. Another audience member, Stephanie Crossley, said she found the subject extremely interesting. “I live in Paris [so] there are a lot of things I learned [tonight] that I had no idea about,” Crossley said. “Obviously I knew, like most people, about what we consider to be the major works of art being taken off by the Nazis, but I had absolutely no idea whatsoever about
the ordinary everyday objects being taken from the Jewish families’ apartments when they had left the furniture, the pots and pans.” Hearing this information was difficult, Crossley said, because the French had not catalogued most items. Crossley said she does not understand why the French seem to be reluctant to collect this information. “I don’t suppose they’ve done it on purpose, but they don’t seem to be keen to move things along, and it can’t be because there aren’t enough people to do it,” Crossley said. “There is a huge amount of unemployment, and I’m sure that they could get people, youngsters or students [to work on this project].” Afeefa Tariq is a deputy news editor. Email her at atariq@nyunews.com.
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Protesters in Paris and Lyon gathered to show their support of the traditional family and oppose the French government’s approval of gay marriage and adoption. — THE GUARDIAN PRAGUE
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Lubomír Zaorálek, the new foreign minister of the Czech Republic, encouraged the idea of a Prague Spring and said the country is looking to strengthen its ties with the European Union. — REUTERS
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Whip up romantic end to Valentine’s Day with tiramisu
By NIKOLAS REDA-CASTELAO
Along with Valentine’s Day comes the inevitable mad dash for chocolate. However, try considering other ingredients when making a dessert to impress your significant other or group of friends. Even items typically found in your kitchen can be useful in creating a romantic masterpiece like tiramisu. Coffee is the primary flavor in tiramisu, and juxtaposed with chocolate, everyone is sure to love this dessert. Tiramisu is a traditional Italian dessert famous for its indulgent
texture — soft and substantial — and the robust strength in its sweetness. This dish takes approximately 20 minutes to make and can serve six people.
Ingredients 5 eggs, separated (egg whites and yolks) 3/4 cups of superfine sugar (caster sugar) 2 cups of mascarpone cheese dash of salt about 30 ladyfingers 1 cup of strong, cool coffee 7 squares semi-sweet chocolate, grated
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Whisk the egg yolks and superfine sugar until pale and creamy. Carefully fold in the mascarpone cheese, beat the egg whites and salt together until very stiff, and fold them into the mixture. Spread a thin layer of the mixture over the bottom of a large oval serving dish. Soak the ladyfinger cookies briefly in the coffee until they are soft but not soggy. Then set a layer of them over the cream mixture on the bottom of the container. Cover this with a layer of the cream mixture and sprinkle with a little chocolate. Set another layer of coffeedrenched ladyfinger cookies on top of this layer, followed by the cream mixture, and then repeat this until you have exhausted your supplies or reached the top of your dish. Once at the top, finish the dish with a fine roofing of powdered chocolate atop the cream mixture. Let it chill in the refrigerator for three hours or so before serving. Optional: For a more robust and pronounced flavor, mix some chocolate or coffee liqueur into the cream mixture. Nikolas Reda-Castelao is a contributing writer. Email him at dining@nyunew.com.
Williamsburg Pizza may be the answer to the eternal quest to find the perfect slice of pizza in New York City. The Lower East Side now hosts a branch of the popular pizza joint, its first location in Manhattan. Pizzaiolo Nino Coniglio describes his pizza as “old school NY style” mixed with what he learned in Italy with influences from his grandmother. Using quality ingredients such as imported flour, house-made mozzarella and San Marzano tomatoes, the Williamsburg Pizza cooks make an impressive fusion slice with a casual, classic feel. A simple pizza joint, the interior features candy stripe awning, a seating bar, a few tables and loud, varied music. The guys behind the counter are friendly and funny, making the place laidback and welcoming. And, of course, there is the pizza. Choose from a Brooklyn round, cut into triangular slices or a grandma square. The classic New York City-style slice has a per-
fectly chewy, crisp crust and fresh toppings — New York pizza done right. The grandma square slices have an equally delicious crust piled high with fresh toppings. Menu items also include salads, heroes and desserts, along with a multitude of intriguing beverages, such as Baladin soft drinks from Italy, San Pellegrino sodas and plenty of Manhattan specials. The low slice prices make this place perfect for students on a budget. “[It’s] a classic but unique take on pizza and I will definitely be going back,” Gallatin freshman Morgan Noll said. The new location, located at 277 Broome St., near Chinatown, is open 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, midnight to noon. Friday and Saturday and midnight to 11:00 p.m. on Sundays. Williamsburg Pizza also delivers during these hours. Kari Sonde is a contributing writer. Email her at dining@nyunews.com.
New York City restaurants prove love comes at many costs By HELEN OWOLABI
Not sure where to take that special someone this Valentine’s Day? New York City has a huge number of dining options, but sometimes the amount of choices can be overwhelming. To help you find the perfect dining spot for the most romantic holiday of the year, here are our top three restaurants for Valentine’s Day in New York City. Budget, location, ambience and cuisine were all kept in mind
when narrowing down the list. Take a look and impress your date with your dining expertise.
Nom Wah Tea Parlor, Chinatown (13 Doyers St.) Located in Chinatown, Nom Wah Tea Parlor is a perfect Valentine’s Day spot for anyone on a budget. With their delicious dumplings coming in at $4 each and their $1.95 must-have roast pork buns, Nom Wah is equally affordable and appetiz-
ing. Established in the 1920s, Nom Wah holds the impressive title of the first dim sum parlor in Chinatown. The restaurant’s long history shows with its ’20s-style vintage decor and autographed celebrity headshots hanging on the walls. “The dim sum was delicious, and the restaurant itself is very cute with its vintage dinerstyle decor,” CAS junior Mika Caruncho said. Head over to Chinatown to enjoy a piece of dining history and some excellent dim sum — your Valentine will love it.
The Place, West Village (310 W. Fourth St.)
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If you are looking for a more traditional and romantic dining location, try The Place. The restaurant is known to be one of the most romantic dining spots in the city. Located in the West Village, The Place offers fresh and flavorful Mediterraneanstyle dishes in a cozy atmosphere. With two fireplaces and beautiful wood-beamed walls, this restaurant is great for an intimate dining experience. The only drawback is the pricing,
with their entrees running at around $20. With market fresh ingredients, the food is definitely worth the price. We recommend the char-roasted salmon filet, priced at $24. Save up and be sure to book a reservation for a deliciously charming meal at The Place.
Zenkichi, Williamsburg (77 N. Sixth St., Brooklyn) Located in Williamsburg, Zenkichi is worth the subway trip if you want the ultimate romantic dining experience. A hidden gem of Brooklyn, this Japanese restaurant has an exciting modern ambiance and dependable service. With dark mahogany walls, three floors of ample dining space and private curtained booths for each table, Zenkichi provides an intimate dining spot. After a waiter walks you along the maze-like pebbled pathways to a secluded booth, he or she disappears, but can easily be summoned by a discreet button underneath the table — one of the many features that makes Zenkichi a perfect option for a Valentine’s Day dinner.
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Fresh ingredients make dishes beautiful and delicious. Additionally, the quality of the food will leave you wanting more. We recommend the pork kakuni which costs $12.95, and if you are looking for a taste of everything, try the Omakase (the chef’s tasting menu), priced at $65 per person. Although pricey and a bit out of the way, Zenkichi has everything you need to truly woo your Valentine. Helen Owolabi is a staff writer. Email her at dining@nyunews.com.
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Broadway strays from physical set, explores visual effects in shows By DYLAN JARRETT
Opulent backdrops, intricate props, lavish pieces of scenery and hours of manual labor are all elements of an average big budget Broadway show. Even for plays and musicals in which the design elements are sparse, set construction consumes a large amount of time. While award shows like the Tonys are usually focused on categories like Best Musical or Best Actor — scenic design awards are presented during commercial breaks — industry experts hotly contest Best Lighting Design and Best Sound Design just as fervently as Best New Play. Over the past few years, technology has begun to take center stage on Broadway. It has become somewhat common for designers to replace a set with visual projections. For example, the recent musical “Big Fish” presented a projection of a sunflower field, rather than a set design on stage. Visual effects are used to create a result that could not be achieved with conventional design methods. 2012’s “Ghost” used projections to convey the supernatural experiences of the main character. This method has mixed outcomes. The most recent Broadway revival of “Sunday in the Park With George” relied wholly on projections to create the artist’s world. The background started as a white wall, echoing the main characters opening words — “White. A blank page or canvas.” As he spoke, brush strokes appeared on the walls, forming the park in which the first act takes place. The effects served as a commentary on the musical’s themes of art and creation. The availability and increasing prevalence
of these visual effects calls into question the future of design on Broadway. Will projections completely replace sets? One can only hope not, especially after seeing the amazingly intricate royal hall of the Shakespearean court produced by the design team of the current productions of “Richard III” and “Twelfth Night.” Losing the physical tangibility of such sets would be a pity — if not a disaster. Furthermore, visual effects are a challenge to categorize — they could be considered scenic design or lighting. While the designers may not practice the same craft as carpenters and prop masters, the craft of visual effects deserves to be recognized. Perhaps the industry will create a new category in which these designers can be celebrated separate from their physical scenic design collaborators. This may also offer an incentive for designers to fine-tune their effects to provide the best theatrical experience possible and come up with new and original ways for visual effects to be used. Ultimately, the possibilities are endless. Technology is more prominent in every aspect of life. Since special effects are unlikely to leave the stage any time soon, the audience should embrace them with open arms, while still encouraging physical scenic design. With any luck, the physical and the virtual will find a way to coexist, allowing theater to move into the future while still retaining the physicality that differentiates it from other art forms. Dylan Jarrett is books/theater editor. Email her at djarrett@nyunews.com.
Blood Orange impresses New York crowd at Webster By ALEX BERNER-COE
Dev Hynes, better known as Blood Orange, has had his ups and downs in the past few years, but the audience at his sold-out Webster Hall show on Feb. 6 would never have known. Hynes delivered a positive, inspired and dynamic set with the rest of his Blood Orange crew and some guests. R&B singer Ian Isiah opened the show with a bizarre performance full of explicit sexual lyrics and provocative dancing. He received mixed signals from a slightly bemused crowd, most of whom seemed uncomfortably entertained by his shirtless twerking efforts. Not one for an extravagant entrance, Hynes and his band joined the crowd without flourish. The moment the audience caught a glimpse of the main attraction, there was a noticeable
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shift in the atmosphere. When the tall, willowy figure of Chairlift’s Caroline Polachek followed Hynes onto the stage, the audience went wild for the beautiful opening tones of “Chamakay.” Hynes has always been good at grabbing the fans’ attention, even when he began appearing in the mainstream circuit a few years ago. He started 2012 and 2013 optimistically, with a series of pop hits such as Solange Knowles’ “Losing You” and Sky Ferreira’s “Everything is Embarrassing.” Later, in November 2013, under his Blood Orange persona, he released his sophomore New York-inspired album “Cupid Deluxe,” which was critically acclaimed and well received by fans. In December, he was on the cover of The Fader magazine. However, last year, his relationships with the aforementioned female vocalists began to fall apart. Additionally, Hynes and his girlfriend Samantha Urbani (of the Brooklyn band Friends) arrived at his East Village apartment one night in December to find it had been completely burned down in an electrical fire. As well as the clothes and personal items, the couple lost several incomplete music projects. Even without the lost mu-
sic, Hynes was able to give the crowd on Thursday a show full of hits from his most recent album. The set continued with a modishly dressed Samantha Urbani, who joined the band on stage for “You’re Not Good Enough.” The onstage chemistry between the couple was enchanting as they continued to duet on songs such as “It Is What It Is,” “Chosen,” “Clipped On” and “Always Let U Down,” all while dancing together and sharing hugs. Blood Orange’s performance featured Hynes’ rapid, undulating dance moves, jazzy electric guitar solos and seamless camaraderie among the entire band. During “Time Will Tell,” the final song of the night, Hynes hopped into the audience and danced the last few minutes of his set away with his adoring New York supporters. Everyone in the packed venue recognized how fortunate they were to experience the performer’s talent. Hynes gave everything he had to the city he loves and was rewarded with a room full of delighted, familiar faces. Alex Berner-Coe is a contributing writer. Email her at music@nyunews.com.
Batman, Superman hope to rewrite history in latest flick By DANIEL LIEBERSON
Batman and Superman are perhaps the two most iconic fictional heroes of all time. But when it comes to the big screen, they exist in radically differing genres and carry entirely different reputations.
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movie tentatively titled “Batman vs. Superman.” Vigilant casting is essential to superhero movies — the casting director has the ability to turn unrealistic dialogue into truth with the right selections. Superman films have always struggled in the casting arena. The first film adaptation of Superman was made in 1978 with Christopher Reeve, a mirror image of comic book depictions but lacking in dramatic skills, in the title role. The innocent Margot Kidder played Lois Lane, and Gene Hackman played Lex Luthor. Despite Hackman’s performance, the clichéd screenplay ruined the film. Bryan Singer, director of the “XMen” films, attempted to start fresh in 2006 with “Superman Returns,” a much darker film than the original. However, unlike Reeves, whose physical appearance partially justified his surface acting, Brandon Routh as Superman was plain and forgettable. The film was somewhat redeemed by Kevin Spacey’s turn as Lex Luthor, which illuminated hidden aggres-
sions and gave the character some much-needed depth. The most recent incarnation, 2013’s “Man of Steel,” tried to compensate for the shallowness of its predecessors. A smorgasbord of visual effects with an unnecessarily drawn out backstory, the film starred Henry Cavill as Superman, Amy Adams as Lois and Michael Shannon as lead villain General Zod. These talented actors were left as victims to the shallow dialogue that starkly mismatched the attempted profundity of the action sequences. On the other hand, Christopher Nolan’s recent work with Batman has been nothing short of brilliant. He shows the humanity of Bruce Wayne, played by Christian Bale, while presenting violence as a justifiable — and at times poetic — means of storytelling. Heath Ledger’s Academy Award-winning performance as the Joker in “The Dark Knight” is arguably the best performance by a superhero villain of all time at the cinema. The new “Batman vs. Superman” film is due to premiere in May
2016. Given the unique challenge of melding two worlds together, the film has supplemented the principal cast of “Man of Steel” with Ben Affleck as Batman, Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman and, in a move that raised some eyebrows, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor. Eisenberg is known for his antisocial, neurotic and usually humorous characters. But as Mark Zuckerberg in “The Social Network,” Eisenberg showcased his ability to play a more sinister man of power. The choice may reflect an attempt to play to younger audiences, as Eisenberg will be the youngest person ever to play the role. One thing is certain — Eisenberg and Affleck are unorthodox choices in a prolonged cinematic experiment. All audiences can do is wait, hoping they are right. In the interim at least, many upcoming Marvel projects on television and in theaters can satisfy the fans’ cravings. Daniel Lieberson is a contributing writer. Email him at film@nyunews.com.
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LABOR RIGHTS
NYUAD workers lack proper living standard By DANIEL HUANG
It has been called the world’s greatest labor camp, built expressly by the United Arab Emirates to house thousands of workers hired for the development of Saadiyat Island — Arabic for “Happiness Island.” Last month, however, an Observer investigation revealed that men living at the Saadiyat Accommodation Village were only a small fraction of the full Saadiyat workforce, and the true conditions under which they lived were far more deplorable than developers had previously indicated. Footage from the investigation showed small, crowded rooms with bunk beds lining every wall. In these compounds, migrant workers are isolated from the outside world, bound by debts owed to the contractors who recruited them in their home countries including Bangladesh, India and Pakistan. A Human Rights Watch report in 2009 caused enough of a splash to stall many of the projects. A group of organizations banded together and brought in PricewaterhouseCoopers to supervise the implementation of better conditions. NYU released
a 2010 Statement of Labor Values, pledging its commitment to fair labor practices. The UAE made promises to beef up enforcement of existing labor laws throughout construction of NYU Abu Dhabi, the Guggenheim and the Louvre museum wings. Since then, a number of new reports have shown that exploitations persist. In a follow-up report in 2012, HRW announced that while improvements had been made in guaranteeing wages and medical insurance, unethical treatment persists. Workers still face inordinate recruitment fees, deceitful contracts and severe overcrowding. When the first round of reports were released back in 2009, the implicated organizations stepped up and took action, and real improvements were made. But with this surge of subsequent allegations, how are they responding today?
At the Abu Dhabi Art Fair last November, Richard Armstrong, director of the Guggenheim Foundation, said, “We are working with our partners at Tourism Development & Investment Company to make certain that the conditions here are exemplary.” Jean Nouvel, chief architect of the Louvre Project, repeated, “I saw very good conditions at work. I saw nothing abnormal.” The responses were echoes of the same generic answer, no more than a smattering of buzzwords. Rather than truly re-evaluate their practices and offer clear steps to action, the organizations at fault are content to hide behind the ambiguity of hollow assurances. Many of the developments coming to life on Saadiyat Island represent, in their very nature, the best of human potential. What else better exemplifies humankind’s aspiration for a better world than art or education? The cultural institutions that are seeking to build in Abu Dhabi should be obligated to adhere to international labor standards and cannot ignore this gross injustice. Daniel Huang is a contributing columnist. Email him at opinion@nyunews.com.
GAY RIGHTS
NFL must accept LGBTQ players By NINA GOLSHAN
University of Missouri Tigers defensive lineman Michael Sam told ESPN that he is “an openly, proud gay man” on Feb. 9. Already in line as a top draft pick for 2014, Sam’s announcement has produced a reaction ranging from comforting declarations of encouragement from fellow athletes, to a frustrating lack of support from NFL officials and administrators. The NFL, and other professional sports leagues, have had a longrecorded history of bigotry and homophobia. Jason Collins, the first openly gay athlete in professional American sports, was not offered any contracts with the NBA this summer after he came out last year. While NBA commissioner Adam Silver commented that Collins’ career came to an end for “basketball reasons,” it is hard to believe that his sexuality did not come into play. Collins revealed he had met with Sam to provide support and advice, but one can only hope that the NFL more warmly receives Sam than the NBA received Collins. Despite comments from NFL officials that Sam might be a
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“distraction,” fellow players have shown consistent support. The NFL continues to hide behind false concern for its players, masking inherent homophobia that has slowly become more obvious over the years. There have been controversies, from those demonstrating the NFL’s concern with hyper masculinity, like the Snickers Super Bowl ad in 2007, to those that shined a light on flagrant homophobia, like Chris Kluwe’s release from the Minnesota Vikings, which he says resulted from his open activism in support of LGBTQ rights. In a troubling comment to Sports Illustrated, an anonymous NFL personnel assistant stated that football is unprepared for an openly gay athlete, it is “still a man’s-man game,” and that Sam’s presence on the team
would “chemically imbalance an NFL locker room and meeting room.” The fear that Sam would draw unwanted attention to the team is entirely counterintuitive — the progress of openly gay athletes in professional American sports will be the biggest transition since the incorporation of black players into traditionally white leagues. Comments on how unprepared the NFL is for an openly gay player keep the league stuck in a culture of bias. Luckily, despite the clamor, the NFL will more than likely draft Michael Sam next season. He was heralded as one of the best Southeastern Conference players last year, and, unlike Jason Collins, is at his athletic prime. Although his draft stock may go down, it will only reflect negatively on those NFL officials who refuse to dig their heads out of the sand and realize that any game, even a “man’s-man game,” can and will include stellar athletes who just so happen to be gay. Nina Golshan is a deputy opinion editor. Email her at ngolshan@nyunews.com.
STAFF EDITORIAL
Genetic fitness concerns blind zoo’s ethics
The Copenhagen Zoo put down a healthy 2-year-old giraffe known as Marius, inciting outrage in Denmark and abroad, on Feb. 9. Notwithstanding an online petition to spare the giraffe’s life, which received more than 20,000 signatures, Marius was shot. Following an autopsy, his carcass was dismembered in front of a crowd that included children and fed to the zoo’s lions. Copenhagen Zoo administrators maintained that killing Marius was necessary to prevent inbreeding among its giraffes. They held that sterilization was implausible, as was transferring the creature to another zoo. Marius’ death illustrates zoos’ obsession with the genetic makeup of animals. Zoo officials assert that they killed Marius because they believed he was taking up space that could be used to house a more genetically diverse animal. This incident is not the first time that lust for genetic diversity has resulted in animal cruelty. A few years ago, a zoo in northern Germany killed three tiger cubs they considered to be genetically useless. This preoccupation with genetics extends to domesticated animals as well. Since designer dogs became popular with the creation of the labradoodle in the 1980s, the quest to create the perfect dog has resulted in animals with heart issues, genetic disease, organ failure, cancer and physical disabilities. The artificial nature of genetic manipulation contributes to pain and suffering in animals across the board. While Marius was shot because he was not genetically favorable for breeding, zoos also commonly put down animals simply because there is not enough space for them. With modern methods of sterilization, overpopulation in zoos should not be so problematic. However, zoos continue breeding adorable baby animals to display as main attractions. The fundamental flaw with zoos is they allow customer demands to blind them from giving their animals the attention and care they require. Until zoos place their animals before their revenue, killing animals for convenience will continue to be a common practice. In an interview with All Things Considered, an NPR program, the Copenhagen Zoo Scientific Director Bengt Holst astonishingly defended the public autopsy as an opportunity “to educate people.” This line of argument in an era of smartphones and sensitivity was sure to be treated with contempt. At the time of the killing there was already a group of protestors at the zoo gates. The zoo’s management should have realized that conducting a live broadcast would anger incensed animal rights activists. Copenhagen Zoo rests on the support of the public — zoo officials failed to recognize this fact. Although there was a scientific argument for executing the giraffe, common sense and ethical standards should have prevailed.
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MLB spring training offers preview of New York baseball By CHARLES SURETTE
Lost between the end of football season and the revving up of basketball in the month of February is the start of Major League Baseball’s spring training. Each year, teams begin their season as players and coaches report to warm and sunny practice facilities in Florida and Arizona in preparation for the 162game campaign. For New York’s two major league clubs, the 2014 season holds much promise and peril, with new faces giving rise to renewed hope and dreams of October baseball. For the 27-time World Champion Yankees, 2013 was rife with challenge and disappointment. An aging and injury-depleted roster could only muster an 85-77 record, missing the playoffs for only the second time in 19 seasons while their rival, the Boston
Red Sox, hoisted the World Series trophy. The Bronx Bombers spent considerable time without franchise stalwarts Derek Jeter and Mark Teixeira due to injury. Third baseman Alex Rodriguez spent much of the year mired in scandal due to allegations of performance-enhancing drug use, now leaving him out for 2014. The offseason has been a time of transition for the Yankees, as longtime closer Mariano Rivera retired after the season, while second baseman Robinson Canó and outfielder Curtis Granderson signed with the Seattle Mariners and New York Mets in free agency, respectively. The Yankees opted to fill these holes with a massive spending spree, acquiring outfielders Jacoby Ellsbury and Carlos Beltrán, catcher Brian McCann and Japanese pitching ace Masahiro Tanaka, each inking multiyear and multimilliondollar deals.
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The Yankees will look to return to their power-hitting tradition through Beltrán and McCann, and will likely challenge the Red Sox for the American League East division title. With Teixeira and Jeter both returning healthy in 2014, the Yankees will be picking up where they left off before their fall from grace. Over in Queens, the lowly Mets will use 2014 as a chance to build for the future. The Mets’ major offseason acquisitions included former Yankee Granderson and veteran starting pitcher Bartolo Colón with the hope of improving on their losing record from 2013. The Mets will once again be limited, however, as their burgeoning pitching phenom Matt Harvey will be out for the entirety of 2014 after undergoing Tommy John surgery last fall. Without Harvey, it will be up to the pitching of Colón and the hitting prowess of Granderson and franchise third-baseman David Wright to carry the club this season. But these improvements may not be enough to achieve a winning record, let alone a chance at the playoffs. While both New York teams will likely improve in 2014, they have differing expectations. The Yankees will be dreaming big again, with fantasies of a 28th World Series title to add to their storied history. For the Mets, on the other hand, 2014 will be about giving their loyal fans a team to believe in, one that shows signs of something greater than their typical abject mediocrity. Charles Surette is a contributing writer. Email him at sports@nyunews.com.
Manning seals legacy in sportsmanship By NISHAAD RUPAREL
As Richard Sherman hobbled around the New Meadowlands Arena, in what was a comparatively tame post-Super Bowl celebration, he felt someone tap him on the shoulder. Sherman turned around and saw that it was the Denver Broncos’ Peyton Manning, checking to see if the star cornerback was all right. “He was really concerned about my well-being,” Sherman said after the game. “After a game like that, he’s a guy who’s still classy enough to say ‘How are you doing?’ To show that kind of concern for an opponent shows a lot of humility and class.” Media pundits and sports analysts will contend that Manning’s legacy was solidified during the game, in which he led the Denver offense to a lone touchdown and a scant eight points. Manning’s “Omaha’s” were muted by Seattle’s “12th man,” and his passes were tipped, battered and picked off by the Seahawks’ Legion of Boom secondary line. Manning appeared to struggle from the game’s first snap. In the eyes of the public, Manning had just squandered an opportunity to claim his place in history as the greatest quarterback ever to play the game. Yet there he was, checking to see that his opponent was feeling okay. Manning may not be the greatest player of all time, but his legacy is more than the number of rings on his fingers. Sure, when the dust settles, Manning only won a single Super Bowl and has lost more post-season games than he has won. On the other end of the spectrum, his regular seasons have been enormously successful. In his 2013 campaign, Manning set the NFL record for the most touchdown passes in a single season and
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Manning has been as gracious off the field as he is fierce on it. added a fifth MVP award. Off the field, Manning has been the definition of class. He is a celebrity who has never let fame change him. With his Southern gentility and ’50s haircut, Manning has been a sportsman all the way. There have been no records of misdemeanors, no murder controversies and no children out of wedlock — quite the opposite actually. While in Indianapolis, Manning paid for the construction and foundation of a children’s hospital. After being kicked out of Indianapolis, Manning said, “I truly enjoyed being your quarterback.” He is one of the few to treat the position as if people everywhere depend on him. At 37, Manning’s window of opportunity to win another Super Bowl may be closing, but his legacy remains bolder than ever. He is one of the smartest quarterbacks, a gentleman at his core and stands today as the leader of the Denver Broncos football team. His decorum will differentiate him forever. Nishaad Ruparel is a contributing writer. Email him at sports@nyunews.com.
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