NYU’s Daily Student Newspaper
WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS Vol. 41, No. 8
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013
nyunews.com
FASHION
WEEK SPRING 2013
TRENDS SNEAK PEEK:
SEE PAGE 4
INSIDE THIS ISSUE: 2012-2013 CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT RELEASED New report reveals that the most widespread crime, burglary, has decreased, while acts of larceny continue to plague students. The assistant director of Public Safety provides students with tips to safeguard their belongings.
CRIME on PG. 3
LIVE STREAM OF THE STATE OF THE UNION Visit our website at nyunews. com to check out a live stream of President Barack Obama’s first State of the Union address since his re-election. Tune in at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow night for ABC coverage without the clutter.
GLOBAL COOPERATION IS KEY TO SUCCESSFUL SPACE EXPLORATION As humanity progresses farther into the depths of the galaxy, nationalistic selfishness must not be allowed to hamper the prospect of scientific exploration and discovery in the future. VIA FACEBOOK.COM
CICCONET on PG. 7
2
WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013 | NYUNEWS.COM
ON THE SIDE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS By JOSH JOHNSON Valentine’s Day – the day when true love and corporate cynicism become one. Here at WSN, we have no place for the latter, so here’s a playlist to help you make your Valentine’s Day romantic and heartfelt.
5
WSN STAFF
IN AND OF
THE CITY
34
12
“More Adventurous” — Rilo Kiley
COMPILED BY THE
WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS Editor-in-Chief JONATHON DORNBUSH Managing Editor
AMY ZHANG Web Managing Editor
HANQING CHEN
It’s a big city and a widespread university. Catch up with our daily updates on university and city/state news headlines other publications are covering.
Deputy Managing Editor
JORDAN MELENDREZ Assistant Managing Editor
NICOLA PRING Creative Director
KALEEL MUNROE SENIOR STAFF
university TATIANA BAEZ city/state VERONICA CARCHEDI investigative NICOLE BROWN arts JOSH JOHNSON features KRISTINA BOGOS sports MARY JANE DUMANKAYA multimedia RACHEL KAPLAN copy MICHAEL DOMANICO,
WICY WANG foreign correspondent JULIE DEVITO senior editors GENTRY BROWN, DAN
HINTON, CHARLES MAHONEY, CLIO MCCONNELL, STEFAN MELNYK, LAVYA YALAMANCHI
DEPUTY STAFF
university KEVIN BURNS, NEELA QADIR city/state EMILY BELL, ANDREW
KARPAN
“First Day of My Life” — Bright Eyes
“Valentine” — Old 97’s
RACHEL KAPLAN/WSN VIA FACEBOOK.COM VIA FLICKR.COM JEREMY GROSSMAN FOR WSN
books/theater OLIVIA GEORGE film JEREMY GROSSMAN entertainment ALEX GREENBERGER music ALEXANDRIA ETHRIDGE the highlighter blog SAM RULLO features HELEN HOLMES beauty & style MICHELLE LIM dining ANGEL CHANG sports FRANCISCO NAVAS multimedia REBECCA CLEMENTI,
JOON LEE
OPINION PAGE
“Like A Star” — J Cole “Anthems for a Seventeen Year-Old Girl” — Broken Social Scene “Red Right Ankle” — The Decemberists “Laura” — Flogging Molly “Yeah Sapphire” — The Hold Steady “Such Great Heights” — Iron & Wine “Little Lovin’” — Lissie “Poison Cup” — M. Ward “VCR” — The xx
SNAPSHOT
SINGLE LADIES OUTNUMBER MEN IN MANHATTAN Census data indicate that New York City and the outer boroughs have a very slight imbalance of men to women, as women outnumber men 1.07 to 1. Trulia.com conducted the survey, and did not include the gay and lesbian population to focus on “men and women interested in dating someone of the opposite sex.”
–Gothamist STRIKING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS MARCH ACROSS BROOKLYN BRIDGE On Sunday, thousands of New York City school bus drivers, who have been on strike since Jan. 16, held a demonstration in an effort to win stronger job security. The city government has held its ground on the issue, saying that the ability to choose the most competitively priced bus companies is essential to containing ballooning transportation costs.
–ABC Local HIPSTER DADS WRITE KINDLING QUARTERLY Two Brooklynites have started producing Kindling Quarterly, a parenting magazine aimed specifically at fathers. The co-creators of the magazine took their inspiration from the tight-knit community of dads living in their area of Brooklyn.
–The New York Times
opinion editor
SAMEER JAYWANT deputy opinion editors
EDWARD RADZIVILOVSKIY, RAQUEL WOODRUFF
ADVERTISING BUSINESS MANAGER
REBECCA RIBEIRO CIRCULATION MANAGER
CHLOE COFFMAN
UNIVERSITY SALES COORDINATOR
KAITLYN O’BRIEN SALES REPRESENTATIVE
ELLEN MCQUEEN SALES ASSOCIATES
ARIANA DIVALENTINO, CHRIS ELWOOD, ALISON LIZZIO, SAM WANDER CIRCULATION ASSISTANT
OMID GOLMOHAMMADI GRAPHIC DESIGNER
KALEEL MUNROE
ADVISING DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
NANCI HEALY
WESTMINSTER KENNEL CLUB DOGS WILL HAVE THEIR DAY The Westminster Kennel Club dog show, which runs from Monday to Tuesday, draws dozens of adorable and elegantly coiffured dogs, all vying for the Best in Show title.
–ABC Local
Visitors flock to the Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, located in Paris, France.
PHOTO BY JONATHAN TAN
YANKEES AND METS WILL OPEN SIMULTANEOUSLY Due to an accident of scheduling, on April 1 at five minutes past one in the afternoon, the Yankees and Mets will begin their respective baseball seasons simultaneously. This year marks the first time that these two teams have begun their seasons at precisely the same time.
–The New York Times
GOT AN EVENT? EMAIL US AT AGENDA@NYUNEWS.COM OR TWEET US @NYUNEWS. GOT SOMETHING TO SHARE? EMAIL US AT TIPS@NYUNEWS.COM.
EDITORIAL ADVISER
KEITH LEIGHTY EDITORS-AT-LARGE
MAXIMILÍANO DURÓN, JAEWON KANG, FRANCIS POON, MERYLL PREPOSI, AMANDA RANDONE, EMILY YANG About WSN: Washington Square News (ISSN 15499389) is the student newspaper of New York University. WSN is published Monday through Thursday during NYU’s academic year, except for university holidays, vacations and exam periods. Corrections: WSN is committed to accurate reporting. When we make errors, we do our best to correct them as quickly as possible. If you believe we have erred, contact managing editor Amy Zhang at managing@nyunews.com or at 212.998.4302.
NYUNEWS.COM
NYUNEWS.COM | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013 | WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS
NYU Public Safety Crime report reveals safer campus By NICOLE BROWN
Living on a non-traditional campus in a major city may pose risks to NYU students, but records of crime on and off campus have proven otherwise. Assistant director of Public Safety Jay Zwicker points out that NYU is located in one of the safest neighborhoods in one of the safest cities. The FBI has consistently rated New York City as one of the safest among major cities with a population over one million inhabitants. The 2012-2013 NYU campus security report, which documents the specific crimes required by the Clery Act between 2009 and 2011, mirrors this statistic. The Clery Act, a federal act passed in 1990, requires all universities to provide records of the numbers of murder and non-negligent manslaughter, negligent manslaughter, sex offenses (forcible or non-forcible), robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, motor vehicle theft, arson, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action. Based on the report, the most frequent crime was burglary. Different from larceny and robbery, burglary involves an act of breaking and entering. Robberies are thefts involving a threat or assault. A total of 254 burglaries on and off campus were reported to Public Safety between the 2009 and 2011. Even so, in 2011 there were half as many burglaries as in 2010, dropping from 104 to 53. The current report does not include the crimes reported in 2012, as it was issued on Oct. 1, 2012, but past records are available online. In 2012, there were
only 12 reported burglaries. The most frequent crime overall is larceny, which is not included on the annual campus security report and is instead documented online in the open records of all reported crimes. The online record contains a more comprehensive list of crimes compared to the campus security report. Last year alone, 407 acts of larceny were reported to Public Safety, not including crimes reclassified as lost property that was recovered. These thefts have occurred in nearly every building on campus, but a few buildings stand out as major targets. Kriser Dental Center is the number one location for crimes of larceny with 44 acts in 2012. Bobst Library is a close second with 42 acts. Palladium comes in third with 29, Tisch Hall in fourth with 22 and the Silver Center in fifth with 18. Public Safety has recognized high propensity areas and has created a program to make students more aware of the threat of larceny. If the Public Safety officers notice unattended property, they place a card on it that says, “You’ve been tagged,” to notify the student that his property could have been stolen. Zwicker also said that most of these crimes are determined to be internal, committed by people within the NYU community. “Every now and then, we do have an external individual that we’ve determined through investigation to be responsible,” said Zwicker, “and we have been successful in some of those cases in identifying and actually detaining and having them arrested.” Zwicker stressed the im-
portance of ID cards. In situations where there have been external thefts, it is typically because the perpetrators have stolen an ID card that they gain access into buildings that don’t also require a PIN number. At the same time, the recent international phenomenon known as “Applepicking,” the theft of Apple products, contributed to the high number of crimes of larceny in the past year. According to Zwicker, 27 percent of thefts affecting the NYU community were related to Apple products. The most recent evidence was last December when an NYU student stole multiple Apple products on five separate instances during finals week. Another aspect of the campus security report is a record of the crimes reported at NYU’s global centers. Burglary is again the most frequent crime on the report, but on a much smaller scale. The highest number of burglaries reported between 2009 and 2011 at all the global locations was five in 2010 at the NYU campus in Florence. Given the ubiquitous presence of crime, Zwicker stresses the importance of knowledge. NYU Public Safety hosts orientations and programs for students to raise awareness of crimes in the city. “Education is something that we really stress,” said Zwicker. “Each one of us has certain responsibilities to ensure our own personal security.” Nicole Brown is investigative editor. Email her at nbrown@nyunews.com.
3
App creates safe space for student secrets By TRICIA LIN
NYU may already have a Facebook page to post secrets, but how about a smartphone application that allows students from across the nation to share their secrets on one platform? Whisper, a social media network with an iPhone app extension, features user-generated content by both named and anonymous users. Users are also allowed to exercise their creative muscle by posting a picture and overlaying it with text. Whisper creator Michael Heyward says the site’s purpose is to allow people to be themselves. “Whisper is different because it’s not necessarily just about publishing secrets,” said Heyward. “It’s more of an interactive real-time community. On other social networks, we share with others the most perfect version of ourselves, compare ourselves to others and always end up feeling worse about our lives. On Whisper, you can be exactly who you are without judgment or consequence.” The simplicity of using Whisper also draws people to the application. Whispers, or posts, are available in three categories: the most popular posts, the most recent posts and any posts that are “nearby,” which appear when someone is geographically near the user submits a secret. “It shows their relative distance in terms of miles,” said Sarah Attman, head of public relations for Whisper. “Therefore, you have access to the secrets of students on your campus.” To post, users choose a background photo, from the Internet or through the user’s phone. Then, after selecting a photo filter, the user enters the secret that will be displayed over the photo in the font they choose. Like Instagram, after a Whisper has been posted other users may “heart” it and leave comments. Since December, users can also engage in private, anonymous messaging. Meanwhile, NYU students’ NYU Secrets Facebook page already serves a similar purpose as the Whisper app. LSP freshman Justin Mattos says a positive effect of NYU Secrets is let-
ting people know they are not alone — a similar effect of Whisper. “NYU Secrets definitely allows people to be open,” he said. “Facebook in general is a network of judging and hating, so it’s nice that people have a place to open up.” Sometimes secrets reveal a serious concern, which poses a dilemma to sites like Whisper. If any posts reveal that the poster may have a mental illness or other serious issues, Whisper will recognize it. “We place a watermark with resources onto the post made by the user, a watermark that only that user can see,” said Attman. Not everyone approves of these types of social networks. Stern freshman Mona Karrenbach questions whether they truly make people feel
“
Some people read these pages for the same reason people read People and go on PerezHilton … Some people like reading these things because misery loves company
”
more connected. “Some people read these pages for the same reason people read People and go on PerezHilton,” she said. “Some people like reading these things because misery loves company.” Whisper is currently only available on the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch. It will be available for the Android later this year. Tricia Lin is a staff writer. Email her at investigative@nyunews.com.
GRAPHIC BY JACQUELINE HSIA/WSN
Popular campus locations have recorded the highest number of burglaries in the last year.
VIA APPLE.COM
4
WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013 | NYUNEWS.COM
BEAUTY AND STYLE
EDITED BY MICHELLE LIM BSTYLE@NYUNEWS.COM
Paisley jeans bring stylish flair to winter outfits By MARINA ZHENG
While one can never go wrong with a favorite pair of jeans, these gloomy winter days call for something a bit more exciting. This season, trade in those beloved denim jeans for a pair of paisley printed trousers. From big bold designs to petite ones and feminine pastel hues to eye-catching brights, these jean substitutes come in a variety of styles and colors to suit every taste. Concerned that they’re too difficult to pull off ? Worry not. Paisley is a print that caters to both the simplest and the craziest of dressers. Another bonus for paisley is its ability to transform from a fun day piece to an outgoing night outfit. Here are four amazing looks featuring paisley printed trousers catered to different personal style, whether the wearer is a minimalist or an eccentric. THE MINIMALIST Day: For those who stick to solid and neutral patterns, paisley printed trousers definitely put one out of his or her comfort zone. Let the loud bottom speak for itself by keeping the rest of the outfit simple. A tucked in, oversized white t-shirt with your favorite pair of ballet flats will do just the trick. Want something warmer? A plain black turtleneck sweater is also a great choice.
Night: Simply throw on a black blazer, preferably one with strong shoulders, over your day look for a night out. It’s basic enough so that your pants will remain the focal point, but the shape of the jacket is anything but boring. Trade in those ballet flats for a pair of strong pointy-toed pumps, layer on some delicate gold necklaces and you’re good to go. THE ECCENTRIC Day: Risk taking is fun, and with paisley printed trousers, there are many options to play around with. Pair them with a broken-in denim shirt, a chunky statement necklace and some oxfords. For chillier days, layer on your comfiest crew neck sweater. And don’t be afraid of color! Pops of color that don’t always complement each other are the trick that gives this look an edge.
Minimalist: Day
Minimalist: Night
Night: Don’t be afraid to be daring. Pair your paisley-printed trousers with a sheer black blouse for a look that’s appropriate long after the sun has set. Add in your go-to leather jacket for an effortless chic look. As for the shoes, choose some chunky platform sandals. The saying “go big or go home” cannot be a more appropriate description of this outfit. Marina Zheng is a staff writer. Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.
Eccentric: Day
Eccentric: Night
VIA LOVEBYLUCY.COM | VIA KNIGHTTCAT.COM | VIA SAMISHOME.COM | VIA LYST.COM
Fashion figureheads analyze evolution of clothing trends By CLARA YANG
ELISABETH BEREZANSKY FOR WSN
Solid blocks of color are appearing in many street style trends this season.
New York Fashion Week is a time when people are thrilled to see what designers have come up with, and wait with anticipation for Rachel Zoe or Vogue to announce the next exciting trend. This is the time of year when new clothes, new concepts and new themes take shape. But what makes a trend? A trend is simply a general tendency that the public accepts. In the fashion world, “trend” also indicates particular designs, themes or styles that the masses adopt. According to Lyn Devon, who designs luxury American sportswear, the cyclic nature of trends means a certain type of design concept is in vogue from time to time. When a new idea offers a break from the recurring trend, it replaces what is familiar with a fresh new style. “For example, the exploration of ecstatic prints, which was exhilarating for a few seasons, is replaced seemingly all at once by the appearance of saturated solid blocks of color,” Devon said. However, it can sometimes be difficult to sort out the signal from the noise, so fashion experts have found a few surefire methods to catch the public’s eye. “[Trend and color forecasters] have a sense for where the aesthetics is going,” said Anna Akbari, founder of Sociology of
Style, a website that offers practical fashion advice for everyone. Although they may not always be right, their predictions indicate where the next trend is headed. The press is another powerful influence in the fashion world. “Designers don’t make trends happen, it’s the media,” said Jonathan Kyle Farmer, associate professor of fashion at Parsons the New School for Design. “Designers don’t design certain shapes or forms to make it the next trend. Magazines and the Internet will try to post threads together for this season or previous seasons of print.” In addition to fashion professionals, audiences tend to respond to public figures. Akbari explained that celebrities’ styles often go viral and become the next big thing, since people want to emulate them. Creating a trend requires quite the investment from designers and public relations companies, and in return, buying into these trends can often empty student wallets. Is the high fashion worth the high price? As a professor who teaches fashion, Farmer emphasized that students should focus on inventing their own style. “I teach students to establish personal identity. If anyone did a project [from] something out of [a] runway, I would
probably fail them,” Farmer said. Akbari, a founder and CEO of Closet Catharsis, a fashion and image consulting company, agreed. “It’s silly, especially for college students. [It is] more sophisticated and classy to go beyond the vision,” said Akbari. Therefore, students should first define their own fashion sense, which can develop into a distinct style. Only thenshould they seek out trendy items they feel fit well with their personality. “They can incorporate other more highly styled items on top of their personal styles,” said Akbari. These do not have to be expensive, high-end luxury goods. “They will last for a long time and you love them,” said Akbari. Clara Yang is a staff writer. Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.
FASHION WEEK FALL/WINTER 2013: Check out our ongoing coverage of fall and winter styles from fresh off the runways, including videos, galleries, and reviews at nyunews.com.
NYUNEWS.COM | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013 | WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS
ARTS
EDITED BY JOSH JOHNSON ARTS@NYUNEWS.COM
Upcoming ‘Entourage’ film must learn from adaptations past By SAMANTHA RULLO
The recent announcement that HBO’s “Entourage” will continue with a film was greeted with enthusiasm by some — and an annoyed groan from others. Rather than being received as exciting news of a successful TV show making it to the big screen, the announcement confirmed what many knew: Hollywood lacks originality. “Entourage” isn’t the first television series to culminate in a film adaptation, but as its predecessors have proven, a popular TV show does not always guarantee a successful movie. But it does seem fitting that “Entourage” is making the leap to the big screen, as the film’s core premise revolves around the movie industry. The series starred Adrian Grenier as Vincent Chase, an actor trying to become the next big thing in Hollywood with the help of his well-intentioned childhood friends and ruthless agent. The abundance of winks at Hollywood and celebrity cameos found in each 30-minute episode, however, may not translate well when expanded to a full two hours. The self-reflexive gimmicks of the show may even result in a movie that is too in love with its own medium. The true issue with an “Entourage” movie — the real matter that has been fueling its somewhat premature criticism — is whether there is enough story left to tell. After eight seasons and a series finale that neatly wrapped up most story lines, there can’t be much left to say about Vince and his crew.
Fellow HBO comedy “Sex and the City” also traveled to the big screen after six hugely successful television seasons. For fans of the show, the film version was an entertaining continuation of the main characters’ lives, and the fans showed their support at the box office. Had it ended there, “Sex and the City” would have been an example of a fairly successful TV-to-film adaptation. However, two years later, “Sex and the City 2” came to theaters and erased any goodwill the series had previously established. While the first film gave each character a solid ending, the sequel protracted what was truly a finished story, this time in an exotic locale. “Entourage” has something else in common with “Sex and the City” — both tend to appeal more to one gender than the other. “Sex and the City,” with its emphasis on female friendship and various dating
adventures, catered to a mostly female audience, while the bromantic “Entourage” found more male viewers. But the first “Sex and the City” movie proves that even with a limited target audience, there is success to be found when a finished series returns as a film. Whether the “Entourage” movie becomes a surprise hit or a complete failure really depends on two simple factors: its quality as a film and the dedication of the show’s fans. If the movie disappoints, no one but the most devoted fans will pay to watch “Entourage” in a theater. As a show, it never truly entered the public consciousness the way “Sex and the City” did, and with the series finale having aired over a year prior to the “Entourage” film’s probable release date, audiences may have already moved on to the next big thing. Samantha Rullo is Highlighter editor. Email her at srullo@nyunews.com.
VIA FACEBOOK.COM
The stars of “Entourage” may face trouble moving from TV to film.
Top performances steal ‘Vandal’ By CLIO MCCONNELL
With “The Vandal,” new playwright Hamish Linklater, better known for his acting roles in plays like “Seminar” and television series like “The New Adventures of Old Christine,” has not composed a groundbreaking work of art. However, he has placed himself at the helm of a play with airtight, amusing dialogue and a perfect cast. Almost like a short story by Edgar Allan Poe or O. Henry, “The Vandal” tells an eerie tale featuring characters whose psychologies are revealed quickly, even as the plot moves forward slowly. Much like the works of those other writers, this production is very preoccupied with death. Deirdre O’Connell sits glumly at a bus stop, ironically surrounded by a graveyard, a hospital and a liquor store. Noah Rob-
5
bins joins her, playing a teenager who uses his sense of humor to deflect personal questions and make others uncomfortable. Though the first scene between O’Connell and Robbins is theatrically fast-paced — that is, the dialogue is slightly too clever to be natural — it still portrays a convincing impression of reality. Zach Grenier (“Fight Club”) later joins and completes the small ensemble of sarcastic, jaded misfits. “The Vandal” is a show where Cool Ranch Doritos can instigate a deep metaphysical conversation. While these situations are jarring at first, Linklater’s script perfectly meshes serious with silly in such a way that audiences can learn something without being weighed down by any holierthan-thou language. More than anything, “The Vandal” questions the importance of telling the truth as opposed
to the effectiveness of lying. At one point, O’Connell tells Robbins that stretching the truth is “common courtesy.” Based on the truths that eventually come out, perhaps she is right. In a sense, any live production casts its audience as the detective, adding up physical cues and foreshadowing to determine where the characters will end up. Just like any good mystery story, Linklater’s play has false starts and red herrings. There is a trail of breadcrumbs leading to the ultimate plot twist, but there are diversions along the way, which only serve to make the climax all the more staggering when it arrives. “The Vandal” is playing at the Flea Theater at 41 White St. through March 3. Clio McConnell is a senior editor. Email her at cmcconnell@nyunews.com.
Foals gallop forward with third LP By PATRICK JAOJOCO
Everyone’s favorite Oxford dropouts are back. Foals’ third studio album, “Holy Fire,” continues to embody England’s youth culture in a collection of aggressive and romantic dance rock tracks. With “Holy Fire,” Foals has made subtle alterations to its sound. The album has less math rock than the band’s 2008 debut, “Antidotes,” but it introduces a dynamic foundation of disco pop rock that occasionally delves deeper with songs like “Providence.” Following its “Prelude,” the album begins forcefully with “Inhaler,” employing hard rock riffs and a gritty beat that give way to the harsh yet ethereal upper registers of lead singer Yannis Philippakis’ voice. After “Inhaler,” the album softens with “Bad Habit” and “Late Night,” adding more soothing rock-influenced disco musings with straightforward chord changes reminiscent of early Bloc Party dance rock. While the results are not bad, they explore
territory already covered by the band’s second album, “Total Life Forever.” What really attracts one’s attention is the latter half of the record, at which point Foals truly begins to acknowledge their variety of styles. “Out of the Woods” sounds like the lovechild of Madonna’s ’80s synths and Led Zeppelin’s heavy guitars, while the beat of “Milk and Black Spiders” beneath Philippakis’ chorus enhances the song’s gradual buildup. “Providence” is the simplest song on “Holy Fire” in structure, but the lyrical repetition combined with tension of the time signature makes it the album’s most gripping track. While Foals certainly maintain their established sound, the band is gradually expanding its boundaries beyond its math rock origins. The band’s members may not garner much new attention with “Holy Fire,” but their status in the music world remains intact. Patrick Jaojoco is a staff writer. Email him at music@nyunews.com.
6
WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013 | NYUNEWS.COM
Interested in working for us? Come to our Sunday Pitch Meetings.
NEWS: 5 P.M. FEATURES: 6 P.M. MULTIMEDIA: 6 P.M. SPORTS: 6:30 P.M. ARTS: 6:30 P.M. OPINION: 7 P.M.
The New York Times Syndication Sales Corporation THE NEW YORK TIMES CROSSWORD & DAILY SUDOKU 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10018 For Information Call: 1-800-972-3550 For Release Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Crossword ACROSS Constant nuisance 5 Dashboard device, briefly 9 Post-op program 14 Writer Wister 15 Say again 16 To love, in Milan 17 Voting district 18 Laine of jazz fame 19 South Pacific island nation 20 1977 Boz Scaggs hit 23 Neth. neighbor 24 “Sophie’s Choice” novelist 25 Hoyle of “Hoyle’s Rules of Games” 27 Source of ground chuck 31 Bird with red-eyed and yellow-throated varieties 34 Coal-rich area in Europe 1
ANSWER W H I M E U R O B R O N N E S O F T O B I S I S I O T T A M B U N S A L O O A C I D B E D E A R E A A S A D
Common cotton swab Italian diminutive suffix 38 Unsportsmanlike 39 Year, in Yucatán 40 Film terrier played by Skippy 42 “Picnic” playwright 43 Volga River native 45 All-in-one offer 48 Takes hold 49 Skeptic’s response 53 Here, to Henri 54 Something with which you might do the actions at the ends of 20-, 27- and 45-Across 58 Hurricane, e.g. 60 Fair share, maybe 61 Wild about, with “over” 62 Toy truck maker 35 37
63 64 65 66
67
Hankering At least once Firebug’s offense Result of a successful slap shot Covers, as a football field
Edited by Will Shortz 1
2
3
5
6
7
8
17
22
32
28
33
29
26
35
38
40
41 45
36 39
42
43
46
44
47
48
49
53
13
30
34
37
12
23
25 27
11
19
21
24
58
10
16
18
20
31
9
15
DOWN
Big New Year’s Day events 2 Lie ahead 3 Dweebish 4 Sign, as a check 5 Dance music genre 6 Rights org. since 1920 7 Restaurant figure 8 What a horseshoer shoes 9 Like “The Exorcist” and “Lethal Weapon” 10 Nondance music genre 11 Frequent, as a TO PREVIOUS PUZZLE club C L A P S F L A W 12 One side in the Falklands War N E W L Y L O S E Z E S K I N Y O W L 13 Vandyke, e.g. A T W A S I K I D 21 Manhattan district with art C P A N E N T R E galleries H E A R T O F G O L D 22 Doubting R I D R O C 26 1974 John W A N S A R A L E E Wayne crime drama O O A T T R E A D O F S T E E L A V E 28 Taking drugs regularly F U L M A R D E N 29 Popcorn order A N A A S I F for two, maybe C H R O M E D O M E T A G U P G O A D 30 Passé S T E T S E T T U 31 Going by way of 1
4
14
No. 0108
54
55
59
56
50
51
52
57
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
67
Puzzle by ALLAN E. PARRISH
32
33 36 38 41
Lestrade of Sherlock Holmes stories, e.g. E.R. doctors work them ___ favor Photographer Arbus Some window installations, for short
43 44 46
47 48 50
Baby powder component Whom G movies are for Best Actress winner for “The Hours” ___ Tower Woman with an Afro, maybe “Good job!”
51 52 55 56 57 59
Sharp-___ Bygone Russian leaders Down in a hurry Corn syrup brand Gymnast Korbut Original “King Kong” studio
For answers, call 1-900-285-5656, $1.49 a minute; or, with a credit card, 1-800-814-5554. Annual subscriptions are available for the best of Sunday crosswords from the last 50 years: 1-888-7-ACROSS. AT&T users: Text NYTX to 386 to download puzzles, or visit nytimes.com/mobilexword for more information. Online subscriptions: Today’s puzzle and more than 2,000 past puzzles, nytimes.com/crosswords ($39.95 a year). Share tips: nytimes.com/wordplay. Crosswords for young solvers: nytimes.com/learning/xwords.
NYUNEWS.COM | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013 | WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS
OPINION
EDITED BY SAMEER JAYWANT OPINION@NYUNEWS.COM
SPACE
Countries must unite to explore universe
By MARCELO CICCONET
Lovers residing in New York City have plenty of options to spend time together, but lying on the grass of Central Park to admire the sky doesn’t sound like an interesting idea. There’s almost nothing to be seen, for the sky is “shadowed” by the city lights. Geeky lovers will disagree, though; on certain days, the International Space Station is visible to the naked eye. The ISS may not seem like the most astounding of modern engineering achievements, in light of the Apollo Program or the cinematographic landing of a carsized robot on the surface of Mars. However, once we consider the non-technical aspects involved, the orbiting microgravity lab is an unparalleled achievement in comparison. It is the product of a collaborative effort between nations — an approach to nature exploration and scientific pursuit that nurtures hope in the future of our species. Despite the success of this international effort, nationalistic and militaristic arguments still prevail
as driving forces in the development of the required technologies, as exemplified by the high level of propaganda surrounding the recent rocket launches by Iran and North Korea. The fact that Western politicians reacted with fear to those countries aiming to develop ballistic missiles shows the problem is not one-sided. Not surprisingly, those fears were not mentioned when South Korea conducted its own satellite launch shortly after their enemy to the north did so. It can be argued that this is not a per-country competition. Rather, it is a race between the West and the East — reminiscent of Cold War dynamics. However, there is some evidence against this notion: Besides the ISS example, the United States currently relies on Russian rockets to send astronauts to space, and NASA’s next-generation spacecraft will have a service module built by the European Space Agency. Nevertheless, such collaboration is not seen among non-Western countries. For instance, there is no obvious alignment between Iran and North Korea, and China wants to be self-sufficient as well,
even though they started out with help from Russia. Besides, there is high competition among Western countries, including private companies such as SpaceX, which is in the high-profile market of satellite launching. Additionally, Russia, Europe, China and India are working to have their own constellation of satellites for location purposes, aiming for independence from the GPS system, which is maintained by the United States. With a few exceptions, the state of affairs in space exploration still resembles the first-come-firstserved mentality of the Age of Discovery. Even though that is an expected approach, such behavior is childish. Countries whose authorities see rockets mostly as ads for nationalist pride notwithstanding, developed democratic nations should at least invest in less provincial and more collaborative approaches now that their own phase of selfish, exhibitionist muscle-flexing is in the past. Marcelo Cicconet is a contributing columnist. Email him at opinion@nyunews.com.
SOCIAL NETWORKING
Students must guard online reputation By SASHA LESHNER
The phrase “college experience” is as familiar as it is exhilarating. These years are destined for discovery and cultivation of one’s best self. This is the time of our lives and the time to make mistakes. These mistakes, however, appear to outweigh the education that was once obviously attributed to collegiate years. Furthermore, we now celebrate these errors on social media websites, publicly endorsing these casual mistakes to an audience that now includes those who foot the bill for our expensive experimentation period. These magical moneylenders are almost always the parents to whom we owe the opportunity to study diligently in hopes of a bright future. But with the expansion of technology and commitment to publicizing our inane exploits online, parents are beginning to see that their tuition is paying for some messy business. A social phenomenon that is something between OkCupid, Craigslist and university home pages has manifested into university hook-up Facebook pages, and NYU is no exception.
SUBMITTING TO
7
These platforms provide hungover students a place to advertise the few remaining recollections of last night’s steamy encounters, in the hopes that they can find the individual with whom they shared a fleeting affair. Private romance has taken a backseat to these attention-seeking proclamations, often detailing the scenarios with more information than Facebook-savvy parents had ever hoped to see. The University of California, Santa Barbara’s hook-up profile is a prime example of the blurred student-parent social line we must take into account when parading escapades online. Recently, the page had a Mr. Jim Baker play an unexpected role in its passion play when he commented, “So the only two friends I see on this page are my daughter and her roommate. Is this what my $25,000 a year buys me? Great.” His presence demonstrates the widening scope of the Facebook audience that students aren’t considering when using phrases like “instant pantydropper.” NYU Hook Ups follows a dating website guideline where students post descriptions of themselves and of their “dream
date.” Although this clearly exhibits more class than the “texts from last night” style of other pages, the calls for casual sex and offensive comments cheapen its goal for normal introductions and, to a parent supplying the steep tuition of this institution, calls into question just what they’re paying for. College years will undeniably be anything but morally idealistic — they are a time to build and destroy relationships as students grow and change. But considering that the social lives of students and previous generations are now connected by the very platforms on which private experiences are posted, we need to bear in mind that we now have a familial, financial and even respectful responsibility to censor what we publish on the Internet. Also, we must remember that we are here not only because those who care for us pay for our tuition, but also because we strive to meet their high expectations. Sasha Leshner is a staff columnist. Email her at opinion@nyunews.com.
STAFF EDITORIAL
Pope leaves behind troubled legacy
Pope Benedict XVI, the 256th head of the Roman Catholic Church and spiritual leader of about one-sixth of the world’s population, announced his impending retirement, scheduled for the end of this month. Benedict, 85, said a pope needs “both strength of mind and body,” and that his have deteriorated in the past few months. The last time a pope voluntarily resigned was in 1294 — before the Renaissance, Shakespeare and Columbus’ voyage to America. In light of our society’s rapidly changing views with respect to moral and ethical issues, as well as the Pope’s insistence on century-old values, the announcement hardly came as a surprise. Given the historically persistent combativeness of the Catholic Church against any sort of progress, it seems highly unlikely that Benedict’s departure will do anything to change the perception of this religious institution. After all, it is a declining, anachronistic organization that systematically attempts to shield some of its employees from the repercussions of committing child abuse. The new pope will almost certainly be just as averse to making the tough but necessary decisions that Catholic institutions require to remain relevant in today’s world: acceptance of birth control as a socially and medically useful resource, a decisive course of action against pedophilia by members of the clergy and a genuine willingness to coexist with other cultures. Again, if history is any indication of the future, don’t hold your breath. Just one look at current events illustrates the church’s rigid attitude. Take the health care reform debate as an example. The president’s recent compromise, which conceded the ability to opt out of providing free contraception to religious institutions’ employees, was a constructive solution for the clamoring American clergy. Unsurprisingly, however, Catholic bishops rejected the deal and continue to vehemently protest the policy. Even if the new pope is considered liberal, it is extremely unlikely that the antiprogress mentality of American Catholicism will change. This decision is undoubtedly a major event in the history of Western religion. In many ways, the pope faced the same struggle that the church does — the struggle to persevere in a world of scientific and cultural progress despite old age, outdated values and the increasing indifference of a new generation. Even in America, where a major section of the population remains religious, the church is losing clout. Benedict said he lacks the strength to continue. Perhaps it is not strength the pope and the church need to continue but flexibility.
Email the WSN Editorial Board at editboard@nyunews.com. EDITORIAL BOARD: Sameer Jaywant (Chair), Raquel Woodruff (Co-chair), Edward Radzivilovskiy (Co-chair), Nickhil Sethi
Send mail to: 838 Broadway, Fifth Floor New York, N.Y. 10003 or email: opinion@nyunews.com WSN welcomes letters to the editor, opinion pieces and articles relevant to the NYU community, or in response to articles. Letters should be less than 150 words. All submissions must be typed or emailed and must include the author’s name, address and phone number. Members of the NYU community must include a year and school or job title.
WSN does not print unsigned letters or editorials. WSN reserves the right to reject any submission and edit accepted submissions in any and all ways. With the exception of the staff editorial, opinions expressed on the editorial pages are not necessarily those of WSN, and our publication of opinions is not an endorsement of them.
8
NYUNEWS.COM | TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2013 | WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS
SPORTS
EDITED BY MARY JANE DUMANKAYA SPORTS@NYUNEWS.COM
Czech legend transforms Murray’s career By NICHOLAS NEMEROFF
Three major finals. Three major losses. The script for Scottish tennis player Andy Murray’s first three Grand Slam finals spelled failure. The 2008 U.S. Open and the 2010 Australian Open final were one-sided affairs in which Murray lost to current world No. 2, Roger Federer, both in straight sets. In Flushing Meadows, N.Y., Murray did not maintain his usual serve and missed every first serve in the last set, as Federer broke him an incredible seven times. Murray’s third Grand Slam final, the 2011 Australian Open, was arguably even more lopsided than his two earlier losses to Federer. Murray fell once again in straight sets, but this time he was defeated by Novak Djokovic. It looked as if, for the time being, Great Britain’s 76-year Grand Slam drought would persist. But Murray recently altered his repertoire in a way that will change the rest of his career. This change, of course, involved hiring the Czech tennis legend and eight-time Grand Slam champion, Ivan Lendl. Lendl’s calming aura and aggressive mindset were exactly what the emotionally imbalanced and consistently passive Murray needed. As a player known for outwardly displaying his emotions, Murray’s irritable nature was a hindrance to his development
as a player. In addition, Murray’s tendency to favor defense over offense prevented him from truly establishing any traction in the Grand Slam finals. With Lendl at the helm, Murray was able to reach his first Wimbledon final — much to the delight of his home country. The famed Henman Hill that paid tribute to British great Tim Henman was respectfully renamed Mount Murray by fans while they rejoiced in his great run at the All England Club, which was the best result for a British player in he past 11 years. During the finals, Murray captured the opening set against Federer and almost took a two-sets-to-love lead before submitting in four sets to a superb performance from the Maestro. Murray eventually used the momentum from his improved Grand Slam final performance and Lendl’s tutelage to his advantage, taking down his previous Grand Slam finals conquerors. Murray defeated Federer at the Olympics in a three-set thrashing to claim the gold less than a month after his 2012 Wimbledon defeat. He also took down Djokovic in a five-set nail biter at the U.S. Open. Murray has continued to use the positive momentum that he established in 2012 to reach the 2013 Australian Open final, beating Federer for the first time in a Grand Slam match. Sadly, his momentum ran out before the finals. Murray lost to Djokovic in a lackluster match.
VIA FACEBOOK.COM
Andy Murray prepares to hit the ball with a forehand strike during a match. But Murray’s career has undoubtedly taken a turn in the right direction, and without the guidance of Ivan Lendl, there is a chance that his first major would have never happened. He may have never become the U.K.’s tennis champion. Nicholas Nemeroff is a contributing writer. Email him at sports@nyunews.com.
CLASSIFIED AD SPERM DONORS WANTED Healthy males between 18-39 Earn up to $180 per week Call Repro Lab 332 E. 30th Street NY NY 10016 T: 212 779-3988