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Alumnus’ ‘Bluebird’ flies off screen

By JOHN POPE Contributing Writer

NYU alumnus Lance Edmands’ first feature film “Bluebird” is an ambitious — but successful — artistic endeavor.

Edmands said the film, which stars Amy Morton, John Slattery, Adam Driver, Emily Meade and Margo Martindale, aims first and foremost to paint the world in which its characters live.

“First and foremost, the film focuses on atmosphere and location,” Edmands said. “You kind of live in this world for a while. You get to kind of go through what the characters are going through.”

“Bluebird” revolves around Morton’s character Lesley, who accidentally leaves a boy on her bus overnight after being distracted by a bluebird. After the boy slips into a coma due to subzero temperatures, the families of both the boy and Lesley fall

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By LEXI FAUNCE Contributing Writer

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Volunteers wrote and decorated greeting cards for Cards for Soldiers and Hospital Patients.

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NYU wrestlers fight for cause

By BOBBY WAGNER Sports Editor NYU wrestling has captured its fourth consecutive UAA title this season, but for the Grapplers the season has been about more than just competitive play on the mat. Under the guidance of current assistant coach Gene Kobilansky and former assistant coach Mike Torriero, NYU has paired with local charities and organizations, including Gotham City Wrestling and Beat The Streets, to help give back to the greater New York City wrestling community.

Kobilansky, Stern alumnus and

chief operating officer of Gotham City Wrestling, has helped get NYU wrestlers involved in the organization during the year and their offseason.

“We’re trying to bring the whole community of New York City wrestling together,” Kobilansky said.

The organization, which works closely with Beat The Streets, a wrestling charity based out of Manhattan, puts on events for all ages of wrestlers, ranging from postgraduate athletes to underprivileged youth.

“Wrestling, as a sport, is very

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In an effort to combat the stigma attached to eating disorders, the Greek Alliance is hosting National Eating Disorder Awareness and Body Positivity Week. The program will run through this Saturday and is designed to teach students about eating disorders with events including movie screenings, panel discussions and residence hall photo shoots.

Jamiee Foster, CAS senior and president of the Class of 2015 Activities Board, joined forces with the Delta Phi Epsilon sorority to host events around campus that give students the opportunity to speak about eating disorders and body image.

Foster said her own struggles with eating disorders inspired her to organize these events.

“I found that talking about eating disorders and body image,

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Ansel goes nuts for Nutella

By CAROLINE OGULNICK Staff Writer Whether paired with fruit or smeared between two pieces of bread, the nutty chocolate flavor of Nutella always leaves you wanting more. The popular spread brought together Ferrero, the makers of Nutella, and Dominique Ansel, the creator of the Cronut, on Feb. 17 to celebrate International Pancake Day. The event began at 11 a.m. at Grand Central Terminal’s Vanderbilt Hall, where commuters and Nutella fans were able to join the celebration. In honor of the holiday, Dominique Ansel created a limited edition Nutella Pancake Cone: a mini cone shaped pancake topped

with a dollop of Nutella and sprinkled with salt.

Only 2,000 of the bite-sized treats were produced, and each person could only get their hands on two of them. Though there was a limited supply, Dominique Ansel’s team was whipping up silver dollar pancakes as well, which could be brought to the custom pancake bar and topped with a selection of fresh fruit and of course, extra Nutella.

The idea for this year’s celebration stemmed from the success of Nutella’s 50th anniversary event last May. Ferrero U.S.A and Dominique Ansel collaborated on an event in Madison Square Park, where Cronut holes infused with Nutella were served.

Eric Berger, Nutella’s senior brand manager, said the brand appreciates its fans.

“We were humbled by the way our fans showed their passion and love for the Nutella brand,” Berger said. “This year we looked for another way to celebrate with them, and since Nutella makes pancakes extra special, we found International Pancake Tuesday to be the perfect opportunity to do so.”

In addition to the complimentary Nutella Pancake Cones and custom pancake bar, a photo station with props allowed fans to pose for pictures and spread their love for Nutella on social media.

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NYU students around world join in event

By FELIPE DE LA HOZ Contributing Writer Violet 100, NYU’s student government-organized spirit week, has a new, global dimension this year: the Global Service Initiative.

Unlike other local Violet 100 events — such as a TEDx event and the Ultra Violet Live talent competition — vice chair of the Students Senators Council Michael Hengerer said GSI was designed to involve the portal campuses and study abroad sites of NYU’s global community.

“We really wanted it to be not just an NYU New York event, but to really be something that New York University did globally,” Hengerer said.

Members of the Student Senators Council and other, non-member students organized GSI. The events were conducted in partnership with organizations, such as Amazon Student and Cyc Fitness, that helped interested students participate in service initiatives.

SSC Senator-at-Large Kevin Jones said the groups involved were organizations that NYU students had been known to collaborate with. Jones said they attended a GSI event at a school that was held in partnership with JumpStart, an organization promoting childhood education.

“There were about 15 NYU people there,” Jones said. “We read with the kids.”

Students at the Washington Square campus could choose from a range of service activities, such as donating blood, packaging and delivering food for Food Bank for NYC and making cards for soldiers and hospital patients.

Hengerer estimated that, throughout the NYU global community, there had been between 150 to 200 participating students, with 75 participating in New York City.

Jonathan Bach, the global vice chair for the SSC and one of the main organizers of GSI, said GSI

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Sarah Vaz, Sohanna Islam and Shela Wu, left to right, make peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for Bowery Mission. has concluded in New York City but will continue throughout NYU’s global campuses.

“The Global Service Initiative spans this entire week from the

NYU Reacts: Greek economy

“I think the extension is good because it allows Greece more time to negotiate the agreement, so that it can get the best deal possible for its citizens. However, I still think that the government needs to take a serious stance on its overspending and corruption.”

— Ben G-W, Steinhardt senior

perspective of the [Global Network University],” Bach said.

Hengerer said the event was a success.

“We’ve never done something

of this scale, an event that was so global,” Hengerer said.

Email Felipe De La Hoz at fdelahoz@nyunews.com.

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Sororities promote body positivity

By MARITA VLACHOU News Editor The newly elected Greek government reached an agreement with its European creditors Friday to extend their loan for four months.

The Greek government has been trying to negotiate for anti-austerity measures. Greece’s current bailout is worth $270 billion and its unemployment rates continue to rise. Many believe that Greece is going to “Grexit,” a term used to describe a Greece’s potential for leaving the Eurozone.

The new agreement requires Greece to create labor reforms and anti-corruption measures in order to receive financial aid.

Greece missed the original deadline of Monday night to submit its proposal for the reforms and will present its proposals Tuesday morning.

Members of the NYU community shared their thoughts on the agreement reached between Greece and its creditors:

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NYU students react to the current economic situation in Greece.

“I don’t think the four month loan extension will achieve much. Hopefully, the people of Greece are starting to realize that exiting the Eurozone is a realistic consequence of this all and will prepare for change. I think exiting the Eurozone is the only sensible solution to the debt. Greece will have to adjust, grow their own crops, make their own supplies instead of relying on imports and focus on creating exports for profit. This will in turn create more jobs and slowly grow the economy, I believe.”

— Annamaria Louloudis, Steinhardt junior & president of the Hellenic Heritage Association “There will always be the threat of Greece exiting the Eurozone. At every stage in the near future, the Grexit scenario will be present. However, this was the first big step for the cooperation of the Greek government with its foreign counterparties.

Given the fact that due to lack of time a deal was achieved close to the last moment, both parties will be better prepared at the next round of negotiations, since it was the first time that

a government opposed in such a degree the austerity measures enforced by the troika.”

— Michael Konidaris, GSAS student “I think what we are going to see is a big step forward for Greece. The Syriza government put their credibility on the line with their voters and already put new policies in place that show they aren’t all talk.”

— Scott Cairns, CAS senior “Time and time again, Greece has been given handouts in an effort to keep afloat a sinking ship. Greece has shown it has the upper hand in the bargaining table, knowing full well the EU will do everything in their power to keep Greece in the Union. I doubt actual reform will happen in these 4 months. The problem has always been the corrupt spending culture that has pervaded both the Greek government and society for decades.”

— Tate Chan, CAS freshman Email Marita Vlachou at mvlachou@nyunews.com.

and being able to see that I was not alone in this struggle was incredibly helpful for me,” Foster said. “I thought that if I found having a space to talk about disordered eating and body image helpful, there would probably be other students on campus who would as well.”

CAS senior Andy C. Ng, cochair of the NYU Greek Alliance, said the event encourages students to play an active role in body positivity.

“NYU Body Positivity Week coincides with National Eating Disorder Awareness Week,” Ng said. “It’s a time and space for all people, but especially current students, to think and talk openly about eating disorders and body image.”

Gallatin sophomore and president of Delta Phi Epsilon sorority Jillian Biegel said the pressure to have a certain body type is a huge issue for NYU students.

“The pressure of college paired with pressure from other women or men and living up to the harsh standards set by society to either be incredibly thin with large breasts or have a six pack — the city exaggerates all of these pressures even further, which is why body positivity has taken such a large focus,” Biegel said.

NYU previously did not have any programs addressing this issue, so Foster said many people suffering from an eating disorder may not realize they have one.

“Eating disorders are so stigmatized in our society,” Foster said.

“People don’t talk about them, and often behaviors that are actually disordered eating are praised. Our society has serious issues with the way it talks and thinks about food and bodies, and I think it’s important to challenge those harmful narratives.”

Foster said the week aims to help people feel good about themselves while providing a comfortable space to have conversations about eating disorders, body image and body positivity.

“I hope these events help remove some of the stigma around eating disorders and educate people about the symptoms and warning signs of eating disorders,” Foster said. “I’m hoping that people who need help with their own eating disorders or body image struggles may feel more comfortable reaching out because of that information.”

Biegel added that NYU could do more things to further educate its students on eating disorders and promote body awareness.

“There could be more average size women on television rather than women of extreme sizes, large and small, there could be less photoshop used in magazine photos,” Biegel said. “The list goes on and on, but with NYU’s Body Positivity Week and Delta Phi Epsilon’s initiative I think there is a lot being done throughout the NYU community.”

Email Lexi Faunce at news@nyunews.com.

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‘Left Front’ exhibit radical

By JESSICA TIEN Contributing Writer

Just under the Silver Center for Arts and Science, Grey Art Gallery is displaying a gallery of artwork from the red decade. “The Left Front: Radical Art in the ‘Red Decade’ 1929-1940” captures the spirit of American artists on the left during the Great Depression and before World War II. John Murphy, a doctoral candidate at Northwestern University and co-curator of “The Left Front,” said the exhibit maintains a balance between negativity and optimism.

“The hope was that by exposing some of the problems in the system, confronting it very directly, it would shake people out of their lethargy,” Murphy said. “I think this is an optimistic view of what art can do.”

The exhibit is divided into two time periods. The first part of the exhibit focuses on the Revolutionary Front, which dates from 1929-1935.

The second part focuses on the Popular Front, which lasted from 19351940. Several subsections divide the chronological exhibits, including “Class Struggle” and “Workers of

‘Verité’ showcases Nick Jones’ writing skill

By WILLA C. TELLEKSON-FLASH Contributing Writer

Nick Jones’ original play “Verité” tells the story of Jo Darum, an aspiring author struggling to publish her novel. The play opens on Jo (Anna Camp, “Pitch Perfect”) reading to her son Lincoln (Oliver Hollman), while her husband Josh (Danny Wolohan) drinks beer at the kitchen table. Their lives appear to be typical of any suburban family in an ordinary home. Jo’s story, however, becomes anything but ordinary.

Jo’s life changes when she is offered a memoir deal by Sven and Andreas, a publishing duo played

by Robert Stella and Matt McGrath, respectively. In order to keep the deal, however, Jo must make her life interesting enough to write about. Luckily, adventure arises on its own through a series of eerie events.

Jo begins to sacrifice her family for her book when she meets Winston, an old high school classmate, played by Ebon Moss-Bachrach. In search of material exciting enough to publish, Jo leaves behind her husband and her son. As the play draws to a close, the audience won-

the World Unite!”

The first two sections of the exhibit illustrate the previous harsh realities facing the American labor movement during this time.

Upon entering the gallery, visitors turn the corner to see Morris Topchevsky’s “Unemployed.” In the painting, a man in gray sits on a sidewalk curb with his head buried dejectedly in his arms.

As well, downtrodden prints of Depression-era workers are showcased alongside a haunting painting of police firing into a group of labor strikers.

In the second half of the exhibit, the focus shifts to the horrors of European fascism. For example, one work responds to the bombing of Guernica, as the artist uses quick strokes, loose lines and dark colors to criticize attacks on defenseless civilians. The pieces are gritty and dark, from Carl Hoeckner’s grisly depictions of war to Rockwell Kent’s dreamlike renderings of apocalyptic celestial events.

The gloomy prints contrast sharply with a bright red Spanish Civil War propaganda poster that is placed between them. A rough, muscular man looks determinedly over his shoulder and a patriotic slogan runs along the bottom of

the poster.

A display of the Birobidzhan portfolio cuts through the center of the gallery. These woodcuts, created by Jewish artists, were originally meant for an art museum in the Soviet-established safe zone for Jews. The portfolio includes sympathetic renderings of a better future for Jews in Europe. Next to this series of woodcuts hangs a moving statement on the gallery wall: “The portfolio never arrived at its intended destination, and the citizens of the Biro-Bidjan region fell victim to famine, poverty, and disease.”

The highly emotional content of the “The Left Front” makes this era of art history accessible to the general public. The exhibit successfully conveys the anxiety and disillusionment following World War I, the Great Depression and the rise of European fascism. Although divided into distinct sections, the exhibit unifies all four parts by continually drawing parallels between the oppression of American labor workers and the cruelty of the fascists. In both cases, armed and organized forces threatened innocent, defenseless civilians.

The exhibit accomplishes a multilayered exploration of this de-

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“The Left Front: Radical Art in the ‘Red Decade’ 1929-1940” will be on display at Grey Art Gallery until April 4. cade’s left-leaning artists. The art conveys their disillusionment with capitalism and society, but also their hope for a revived civilization under leftist principles. Although many pieces are dark and gritty, there remains a sense of faith in

art’s ability to change the world for the better.

“The Left Front” is on display in Grey Art Gallery until April 4.

Email Jessica Tien at entertainment@nyunews.com.

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Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Anna Camp play Winston and Jo, respectively, in Nick Jones’ “Verité.” ders whether Jo has gone too far or if she will be able to hold on to her loved ones.

Stella and McGrath bring ample quirkiness to “Verité,” popping in and out of scenes with striped socks and Scandinavian-accented cheer, keeping the audience absorbed in the show. Moss-Bachrach also captivates the audience with a sense of mystery, appearing to win Jo over. Jeanine Serralles plays Liz Darum, Josh’s sister. Though her character’s importance is unexplained, her comical presence onstage adds far more than expected.

The impressive set, created by Andrew Boyce, is central to the show’s success. The audience follows the characters from the Darum family apartment — complete with an old stereo, working voicemail machine and stocked refrigerator ­— to the office of Sven and Andreas, where blinds and office chairs transform the stage into a realistic office space. When Sven opens the fridge, its contents have been changed from those in the typical house-

hold to nothing but water bottles.

Boyce realizes every small detail and no ambiguities are left to the imagination.

Camp’s portrayal of Jo has moments of excellence but falters with some weak points. She illustrates the naive excitement of the struggling writer presented with an opportunity to succeed. However, her need to constantly know what comes next in her own story slows down the plot towards the end of the show, leaving the audience somewhat impatient. When surrounded by wacky, unique characters, Jo seems a bit mundane in comparison.

Jones’ writing brings a novel storyline to the stage of the Lincoln Center Theater. A cast of off-kilter characters draws the audience through an unexpected set of plotlines on a beautifully crafted set.

“Verité” is playing at the Claire Tow Theater at Lincoln Center through March 15.

Email Willa C. Tellekson-Flash at theater@nyunews.com.

into a spiral of tragic events.

The film is loosely based on Robert Frost’s poem, “The Last Word of the Blue Bird,” which is about a lost bird that never flew south. The film’s air of simplicity reflects its poetic inspiration. The lack of complex dialogue places the film’s focus on the location and characters.

The constant somberness of the film ensures that the viewer cannot help but feel like intruders spying on characters who suffer quietly from loneliness and desperation.

The most poetic moments often crop up during the film’s many scenes without dialogue.

Whether viewers are confronted with a still-shot of Morton’s tearstained face or jump cuts of an oddly disturbing logging farm, there is never an emotionally dull moment.

“Not every scene was plotdriven,” Edmands said. “I tried to keep the tension fraught.”

Often, it is the images of the screen that propel the story, which lend “Bluebird” a simplicity that captivates viewers in a way that many movies fail to do.

Another unconventional aspect of the film is its cast which features new faces alongside more recognizable actors.

Louisa Krause, as Marla, illumi-

nates her distraught character as the boy’s mother. She proves herself as an actress who demands the screen, expertly handling the complex material with nuance and solemnity.

Meade plays Paula, Lesley’s naive daughter, who spends most of the film caught up in her teenage angst. She is magnetic to watch as she attempts to juggle her blossoming love life and crumbling family.

“On some level, I hope people are terrified,” Emands said. “But at the same time, not.”

“Bluebird” leaves the viewer helpless in their seat, drawing them into a story that leeches their interest with its loneliness and simplicity. It is a cathartic film that will do nothing but bring positive attention to those who contributed to telling this harrowing story.

The New York Film Critics Series is hosting a preview screening of “Bluebird” on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. at The Loft Cinema. After the screening, Lance Edmands, John Slattery, and Amy Morton will participate in a moderated discussion.

“Bluebird” officially premieres on Feb. 27.

Email John Pope at film@nyunews.com.

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Bodegas to suit student needs

By SANGJUN BAE Deputy Photo Editor

St. Marks Market 21 St. Marks Place

Often found in prime locations next to Halal food carts and late night diners, bodegas are unique city spots that are invaluable to college students. Bodegas combine a grocery store, deli and convenience store into one spot that is open 24 hours a day. Here are a few bodegas near NYU that may become your go-to spot to grab a late night snack or morning coffee.

St. Marks Market is bigger than the average bodega — it is almost the size of a neighborhood supermarket. Fruits and vegetables are stacked in neat rows and shopping carts are available to wheel your items around while you shop.

St. Marks also has an extensive range of Asian food. You can find the ingredients to prepare a nice Korean dinner just as easily as the H-Mart up near Herald Square — impressive for any bodega. There is also a good selection of food available to order, including freshly prepared sushi, deli sandwiches and a wide variety of ice cream. St. Marks Market is expensive, but if you want convenient, high-quality food at 3 a.m., it’s the place to go.

Epicurean Market 45 University Place Space Market is admittedly closer to campus, but if you are looking for cheap prices and a large selection of deli items, the trip to Epicurean Market is worth the longer walk. While Epicurean does not give NYU students a discount, their deli prices make up for it: they offer a tasty and reasonably priced build-your-own salad option for $6.95, a breakfast burrito for under $4 and a pasta combo for under $9.

Epicurean Market is a nice neighborhood bodega that has everything you need under one roof.

Bully’s Deli 759 Broadway Though it is noticeably more expensive than Epicurean, Bully’s is worth the visit. For those

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Epicurean Market is one of New York City’s many bodegas. sick of eating at McDonald’s and looking for something quick, Bully’s is a good choice.

Bully’s surprisingly large menu is available to take out or get delivered through Seamless.

Though the prices are expensive and the service can be lackluster at times, their delicious mozzarella sticks and fried goodies, as well as their ability to crank out a walnut banana pancake alongside a grilled chicken Panini, makes Bully’s a solid option.

Email Sangjun Bae at dining@nyunews.com.

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Food magazines offer help to those new to cooking.

Food magazines offer cooking tips, recipes

By KENDALL LEVISON Staff Writer Purchasing a food magazine seems like an easy task until you see just how many publications are available. For the uninitiated, here is a guide to some of the most popular cooking magazines so you can find the right food magazine for your lifestyle.

The Classic - Bon Appétit

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Dominique Ansel gives out free Nutella Pancake Cones on International Pancake Day. Ansel is most known for inventing the Cronut.

Pancake Day hits Grand Central Ansel himself is an avid fan of the iconic spread.

“There’s something about Nutella that goes beyond just the flavors of hazelnut and cocoa, but has an emotion that brings me right back to my childhood” Ansel said. “It is always a fun inspiration for new creations. I am thrilled to partner with Nutella again and put a spin on the tra-

ditional pancake for today’s International Tuesday celebration.”

The event, which ended at 4 p.m., proved to be a great success. Whether it was a commuter who stopped by to grab a treat on the go, or a devoted fan that traveled to taste the limited edition creation, people were left with satisfied stomachs. For the Nutella lovers

who were not able to attend the event, Ansel is not letting them miss out. The chef ’s pancake recipe has been posted on Nutella’s Facebook page,so the delicious treat can be recreated at home.

Email Caroline Ogulnick at dining@nyunews.com.

If you are only going to read one food magazine, Bon Appétit is a perfect start. It has a little bit of everything: restaurant reviews, tips for throwing parties and a large number of recipes.

Although many of the magazine’s readers are experienced cooks, the editorial staff makes Bon Appétit welcoming for beginners too. Unusual ingredients have an asterisk explaining where they can be purchased and a “Prep School” feature gives step-by-step instructions for the more complicated cooking techniques used in each issue. Best of all, Bon Appétit does not take food too seriously. It recommends restaurants where a college student could actually afford to eat and includes ideas for dinners that can be made in under an hour. The last article in each issue features a napkin where a celebrity like Aziz Ansari or Taylor Swift has doodled about their favorite food. Bon Appétit is just as fun to read as it is to cook from.

When You Want to Get Serious - Cook’s Illustrated It is not hard to spot Cook’s Illustrated from a rack filled with its glossier competitors. With dark colors and pencil drawings,

Cook’s Illustrated might look intimidating, but it is actually one of the best resources for people who want to become better cooks. With only a few recipes per issue, the writers are able to include thorough descriptions of how they developed, tested and perfected each one. This information is not simply interesting — it is essential if you want to understand the basics creating gourmet cuisine. Learning the science behind making the chewiest chocolate chip cookies or cooking the perfect steak will help you grasp skills you will use every time you step into the kitchen. Cook’s Illustrated is also a great resource for equipment reviews. Their test kitchen conducts exhaustive tests of everything from knives to ice cream makers so you can be sure you are making the best purchases.

For Something Different Lucky Peach This is the food magazine mostly likely to compel someone to ask, “What is that?” if they found a copy lying around your apartment. Lucky Peach comes from the same mind that created the Momofuku restaurant empire, David Chang.

Lucky peach is actually a translation of Momofuku from Japanese. Each quarterly issue has a specific theme, like dumplings or gender, and includes everything from extended essays to comic strips. With bold, colorful graphics and articles like “Ballen in Amsterdam” and “The Instant Ramen Power Rankings,” Lucky Peach is definitely the cool new kid on the block.

Email Kendall Levison at dining@nyunews.com.

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OPINION

EDITED BY TESS WOOSLEY OPINION@NYUNEWS.COM

TECHNOLOGY

AT&T payment plan further erodes privacy

By TOMMY COLLISON Deputy Opinion Editor

The past year brought an unprecedented rise in discussions surrounding Internet freedom and consumer privacy, reflected in the upcoming FCC vote on net neutrality and Citizenfour, Laura Poitras’ documentary on Edward Snowden and NSA surveillance. But while the Internet is an essential component of modern life, pitfalls remain as companies seek to monetize users’ personal information. The New York Times Bits blog reported last week that AT&T is charging customers an extra $29 a month to opt out advertisements tailored to users’ browsing data. The move is the latest example of Internet service providers monetizing users’ browsing habits and represents yet another worrying erosion of consumer privacy.

The announcement comes as part of AT&T expanding its GigaPower Internet service in parts of Kansas City, Missouri in order to compete with Google Fiber. Consumers can pay an extra $29 a month to prevent AT&T from analyzing “the webpages

you visit, the time you spend on each, the links or ads you see and follow, and the search terms you enter.” But despite offering customers a way to pay and opt out, AT&T still uses cookies to track user behavior and tailor ads.

Some claim that ad tracking is beneficial because the ads users see are tailored to their interests. While targeted advertisements may be useful in certain scenarios, such as looking for a good restaurant, when users search for sensitive information like health conditions, their browsers are tagged by some of the thousands of ad agencies who make money by tracking users across the web.

It is clear why this practice carries inherent privacy concerns. In 2012, the Wall Street Journal reported that Staples.com varied the price of its products depending on who was

browsing its site. Customers could end up paying more for goods and services because websites are tracking their location. Consumers would rightly balk if a store clerk followed them around as they browsed a brick-and-mortar store, noting their actions and preferences, but seem to have passively accepted the notion that the same actions are acceptable when they happen online.

Giving people the option of paying for privacy is a regressive move that positions privacy as a luxury rather than a right. The rate of technological advancement far outstrips the ability to adapt and, as a result, lawmakers’ ability to regulate it. The Internet should not be yet another apparatus for private corporations to pad their bottom line. AT&T does not have to perform invasive behavioral tracking to make money considering over 100 million people pay to be wireless customers. As consumers become more concerned about privacy violations, AT&T must be more sensitive towards their users’ personal information.

Email Tommy Collison at tcollison@nyunews.com.

REAL ESTATE

Hughes Seaport plan positive overall

By ZAHRA HAQUE Staff Writer

The South Street Seaport, a historic district in Lower Manhattan that sits on the East River waterfront, now looks like a mere ghost of its former glory. Once a thriving port and commercial district, it is now quiet, decrepit and largely devoid of cultural life. Although it is a truly historic community, the South Street Seaport needs new developments.

Consequently, the Howard Hughes Corporation created a $1.5 billion redevelopment plan to rejuvenate the long-dilapidated site and improve infrastructure. Part of the plan includes a 494-foot condominium tower in the seaport. The plan has inflamed some preservation societies and local officials, however, as the tower would obstruct views of the Brooklyn Bridge and interrupt the area’s rich architectural landscape. While these complaints are valid, the economic advantages of building the tower far outweigh the aesthetics sacrifice.

The tower would accommodate 150 market-rate apartments with an additional 60 to 70 affordable housing units built on nearby Schermerhorn

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Row. In addition to increasing housing in a city that is facing a housing crisis, the tower would bring in revenue to finance other projects in the community, as per the redevelopment plan.

These projects include revamping the 1903 Tin Building, improving the failing South Street Seaport Museum, extending the East River Esplanade to better utilize waterfront access and building a public middle school that can double as a community center.

Such changes would help restore the seaport’s former cultural significance and make it more livable for residents.

Furthermore, the Howard Hughes plan would provide much-needed structural repairs. The damages caused by Hurricane Sandy in 2012 pushed the South Street Seaport into a decline it has yet to fully recover from. Reconstructing the piers is a goal that opponents and proponents

of the tower alike seek to accomplish. Opponents, such as Manhattan borough president Gale A. Brewer, want the city to take on this initiative rather than letting Howard Hughes enter the picture. Unfortunately, the seaport has rarely enjoyed adequate government funding. It is perhaps too idealistic, then, to expect the city to shoulder the exorbitant costs of this project. The revenue generated by the tower, on the other hand, would make redevelopment feasible without the need to rely on constrained public sector funds.

Opponents of Howard Hughes must realize that the tower is the key to actualizing the other community projects. Although some feel the condos will compromise historical and architectural beauty, this is not the case as the funds generated are meant to both improve the area and improve its historical charm. The tower is not an end in and of itself, but rather a means to deliver the capital for the infrastructural revitalization that the South Street Seaport so desperately needs.

Email Zahra Haque at opinion@nyunews.com.

STAFF EDITORIAL

Awareness Week events bring light to serious issues

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week is taking place across the country, and NYU is fully prepared with a host of discussions, events, screenings and photoshoots around campus. The effort is vital for the university considering that the college environment typically magnifies body image issues and eating disorders. The increased awareness of these disorders during this week is generally coupled with improved efforts at schools to combat these issues, something NYU strongly supports.

A 2013 study from the National Eating Disorders Association found that, across 165 colleges and universities in the United States, educational tools are widely available to students both in pamphlets and on college websites. NYU provides treatment through the Medical and Mental Health Services in the Student Health Center.

A NEDA study found there is a critical lack of screening for eating disorders, despite their proven effectiveness in preventing serious complications. These types of screenings and preventative education programs are particularly important among student athletes in high-risk sports like gymnastics, wrestling and swimming. Similar questionnaires should be adopted by universities nationwide. Questions like “Are you terrified about being overweight?” and “Do you feel that food controls your life?” can identify students coping with the early stages of an eating disorder.

It is especially important for NYU to provide support for students with eating disorders, particularly freshmen who are transitioning to a new way of life, are at particular risk for developing eating disorders or increasing the severity of existing problems. Students entering college now report higher levels of stress than ever before, and stress can trigger eating disorders. This increase in stress and anxiety occurs exactly when many students are losing the support systems of family and high-school friends. Moving onto campus also brings a change in students’ diets as they transition to dining hall fare. This can reduce the availability of healthy foods and also generally heighten the stress on students who already associate eating and food with anxiety. Eating disorders often occur with other anxiety disorders, such as OCD, and sufferers may have meal rituals, specific lists of safe foods or other behaviors that are difficult to maintain on a meal plan, causing further avoidance of and stress around eating.

Considering the prevalence of eating disorders among collegeage students, and the increase in risk factors associated with college life, NYU must address eating disorders. While raising awareness through this week’s activities is a good start, the university must go further to protect its students through early detection and treatment. Now is the time for NYU to take action.

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SPORTS

EDITED BY BOBBY WAGNER SPORTS@NYUNEWS.COM

Hall-Gregory leds Violets to winning record

By BRAD WALDSTREICHER Contributing Writer

Nesci looks to improve Violet’s season

By KYLE LUTHER Deputy Sports Editor

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NYU women’s basketball coach Lauren Hall-Gregory has led effectively her whole life, both on and off the court. When HallGregory, a former point guard at Hofstra University, took over as a rookie head coach in 2012, she knew that her passion for the game would help her succeed.

“As a player, I loved playing the game, competing, leading my teammates,” HallGregory said. “I always thought I may make a better coach than I was a player.

I am not sure I ever knew until I got my first opportunity as an assistant coach.

It was then that I knew coaching was exactly what I was supposed to be doing.”

Now in her third season, Hall-Gregory’s competitive spirit is rubbing off on her team, as the Violets are currently 20-3 overall and 9-3 in the University Athletic Association. After a turnaround season in 2013-2014, the Violets are seeking their second consecutive postseason appearance.

“Our team is very proud of the winning record, but I think more importantly I am proud of the hard work each of the players and coaches has put into getting the most out of the season,” Hall-Gregory said. “That is really how we measure success in our program. Winning games comes down to having talented, committed players and getting them to buy into a team mentality. We have both.”

Hall-Gregory has enjoyed playing the assisting role in her career as a coach and player. At Hofstra, she was the conference’s leader in assists and finished her career as the school’s fourth all-time leader in that category. Later on, HallGregory was the assistant coach at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut.

During her tenure, Sacred Heart reached the Division I NCAA tournament twice.

Women’s basketball coach Lauren HallGregory has led the Violets to successs.

Hall-Gregory cites work ethic, commitment and positive attitude as the key factors of a successful basketball team.

“The basketball season is marathon, not a sprint,” Hall-Gregory said. “As a team we are bound to have highs and lows throughout the season. At the end of the day each person just needs to show up the next day to work hard for each other. If you do that then the season will be a success.”

When coaching, Hall-Gregory focuses on developing individual talent while teaching team values. After being named the UAA’s Rookie of the Year, junior forward Megan Dawe was named to the conference’s All-UAA team. Off the court, Hall-Gregory ensures that her players are performing well academically. In the winter season, four Violets were named to the UAA Winter Sport All-Academic team.

The Violet’s incredible record this season has put the program on a pedestal with added pressure. Hall-Gregory’s impact at NYU has been immediate and extraordinary, and going into the NCAA tournament, the Violets are thrilled to have her as their coach, leader, and mentor. They will play again on Feb. 28 at Brandeis University.

“Our only expectation is that we control the controllables — energy, effort and attitude,” Hall-Gregory said. “We believe if we do that we will continue to get better as a team and play up to our ability. I want them to enjoy the opportunity and have no regrets.”

Email Brad Waldstreicher at sports@nyunews.com.

After more than 25 years, could make any job boring or monotonous, but men’s basketball veteran head coach Joseph Nesci has found ways to stay invested in his job. With the NYU men’s basketball team in the middle of postseason contention, Nesci is looking to take his squad to the next level and compete in the NCAA tournament.

Before coaching at NYU, Nesci worked as a basketball coach and teacher at Xavier High School in New York City. He applied for an assistant coaching position with the men’s basketball team when NYU brought back its basketball program in the 1984-85 season. Nesci earned the head coach spot in 1989 and has since gone on to become the winningest coach in the program’s history with a 455-223 record in 26 seasons.

Under Nesci, the Violets have had 25 winning seasons and 19 post-season appearances. During the ’90s Nesci led the team to seven straight NCAA Division III Championship bids from 1992 to 1998. In 2007, Nesci also coached the Violets to the Eastern College Athletic Association Metro Tournament title.

For all his accolades, Nesci takes the most pride in the relationships he has cultivated over the years between the players on his teams, many of whom still stay in contact.

“I have been blessed to have this opportunity to work with so many talented young men and I still enjoy the challenge of working with new players to achieve a common goal” Nesci said.

Nesci takes joy in the ways he continually finds new methods of reaching younger players. After over a quarter of a decade of coaching, players have changed, but Nesci’s philosophy has not.

“Coaching has not become repetitive,” Nesci said. “We don’t really change what we

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Joe Nesci has coached the men’s basketball team for more than 25 years. teach as much as trying new things. It’s a lot like teaching in a classroom, you always have a new audience to get through to. The presence of new blood every year also invigorates the team.”

After two tough losses last weekend, the Violets are now 16-8. Despite the recent losses, the Violets still have two break out stars in juniors Evan Kupferberg and Hakeem Harris, who transferred to NYU this season.

“Kupferberg has been consistent the entire season and Harris has done a great job incorporating himself on the team, learning our system and making friends.” Nesci said.

Teamwork and perseverance is at the core of Nesci’s coaching philosophy.

“Basketball is the ultimate team sport,” Nesci said. “Nothing can coalesce or come together without the effort of every man on the court.”

Despite the way the season is ending, Nesci still believes his team has every opportunity to win if given the chance to compete in the postseason. For right now, however, he is more focused on their upcoming game.

With the last game of the regular season coming up Feb. 28 against Brandeis University, Nesci and the rest of the coaching staff are in the process of formulating a new game plan to avenge a close loss to the Owls earlier in the season.

While the Violets post-season aspirations are still in flux, one thing is not; they have a caring and dedicated head coach leading the way.

Email Kyle Luther at kluther@nyunews.com.

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Coach, players volunteer with kids

underrepresented in urban areas, even though it’s a sport that’s cheap and easy to participate in,” Kobilansky said.

GCW has used its website to raise awareness about youth wrestling opportunities in New York City. They cover wrestling events from the middle school level all the way to the college level.

“We want to raise the awareness of what’s going on throughout this little niche community of New York City,” Torriero said.

CAS junior and NYU wrestler Dylan Lojac has volunteered at GCW as well. He touched on the exponential growth of wrestling in New York City, due in part to the organization.

“New York City high school wrestling has traditionally been weaker than the rest of the state, but has had success in recent years,” Lojac said. “Gotham City Wrestling’s ultimate goal is to create a wrestling community in the city, and also to publicize and grow the success of NYC amateur wrestling.”

With the help of Beat The Streets, GCW was able to put on a skills camp over the summer geared toward underprivileged youth who were interested in learning more about wrestling. Torriero, the founder of GCW, spoke highly of the impact NYU wrestlers had on the camp as counselors.

“They helped set up the camp,

and they were counselors at the camp,” Torriero said. “They helped with teaching techniques, working with the kids, playing games, being positive influences, and teaching the fundamentals of the sport.”

Kobilansky shared Torriero’s sentiment, and was thrilled about the way wrestlers he works with on a daily basis have shown interest in what he does away from the team.

“I love how the guys are getting behind it,” Kobilansky said.

Tisch senior wrestler Sam Friedfeld has been heavily involved in the initiative as an intern and counselor at their summer camp, handling both media on their website and do-

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The Gotham City Wrestling program teaches kids about wrestling and hosts after school programs. ing hands-on work at their camp.

“I love working for GCW because I have the opportunity to give back to wrestling, the sport that opened so many doors for me,” Friedfeld said. “This intern-

ship is a great place to learn practical lessons that I will carry with me into the future.”

Email Bobby Wagner at bwagner@nyunews.com.