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New bill mandates DNA database

Residents, NYU debate expansion

By Jordan Melendrez

By Hanqing Chen

New York lawmakers recently passed a bill that required states to mandate DNA samples from almost all criminals, including those convicted of misdemeanors.

The goal is to expand the database to assist in identifying suspects of crimes, vindicating those who have been misidentified and preventing wrongful conviction in the future. Exemptions include children or offenders convicted of low-level marijuana possession. The new law will become effective in October 2012.

The bill was passed in stages that began in 1995 and ended with an All-Crimes DNA bill this past March, said New York state assemblyman Joseph Lentol, one of the major advocates of the bill. He said he believes the database’s expansion will help exonerate the innocent and condemn the guilty.

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Municipal Art Society debated NYU 2031 discussions last night with Community Board members.

Bonobos redefines tailored looks for men

By Maximilíano Durón

Tailored pants seemed to be void in American menswear.

Over the past five years, one brand has tried to remedy this vacuum in contemporary clothes for men.

Bonobos, founded by Stanford Graduate Business School roommates Andy Dunn and Brain Spaly, aims to make pants that satisfy the modern American man craving slimming yet comfortable pants.

“I think a lot of the story is about the fit,” said Leesa Slater, senior manager of the Bonobos Guides program. “There is a really

perfect way that you can fit [pants] to a man’s body. It started with that.”

While the line began in 2007 as an online-only retailer offering a wide range of washed chinos in bold and basic colors, last year Bonobos expanded to offer a new type of customer service in its showroom that gives clients a one-on-one experience with a Bonobos Guide.

These guides, who are well-versed in everything Bonobos, are dedicated to acquainting customers with all products. Showroom appointments expose the average New Yorker to the luxury of a personal shopper at no

extra charge.

At first glance, the showroom is a gorgeous space that excites the shopper. The bright blue walls, shiny hardwood floors and tables showcasing the various colored chinos enhance the shopping experience that awaits.

“We think men are ready to move beyond traditional retail shopping for apparel,” said Dunn, CEO for Bonobos.

“We were tired of paying a huge retail markup for an experience we didn’t enjoy. We decided guys deserve better, and better is Bonobos.”

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Last night, Municipal Art Society hosted a debate between NYU and Community Board representatives at the Scholastic Center that put NYU’s 2031 expansion plan back under a microscope.

NYU’s long-term expansion plan for its Washington Square campus includes a new hotel and various other faculty and student residence buildings surrounding the Washington Square area. The overall expansion would amount to approximately 2.4 million square feet of total space.

Although the majority of the audience was Greenwich Village residents, John Alschuler, the moderator and an adjunct associate professor of real estate at Columbia University, emphasized that NYU and the Village brought important

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NYU prof. listed in Time’s 140 best Twitter feeds

By Eric Benson

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Jay Rosen tweets about topics like journalism, politics and entertainment.

With more than 81,000 followers and 19,000 tweets, NYU journalism professor Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) is no stranger to Twitter. And this year, he made Time magazine’s list of 140 best Twitter feeds.

Each year, editors from the magazine look at their feeds of Twitter users and choose the 140 most influential feeds. Time social media editor Allie Townsend and social media associate Amy Lombard picked this year’s list, which included high-profile accounts like those of President Barack Obama, Dolly Parton and Tim Tebow.

“What I like most about Twitter is that it is opt-in,” Rosen said. “I like the way in which people who follow me have chosen to do so, unlike other forms of communica-

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New bill requires all criminals’ DNA samples “You have the opportunity to make a motion to get discovery of all of the evidence in the file of the prosecutor,” Lentol said. “This way you have an intelligible way of proving your innocence.

Lentol said the state of New York is reimbursing the localities for whatever expense is incurred.

James Jacobs, director of the NYU Center for Research in Crime and Justice, said most states and the federal government already collect DNA from felony arrestees and from some misdemeanor arrestees.

“Eventually, obtaining a DNA sample from everyone who is arrested will become as routine as fingerprinting,” Jacobs said.

David Greenberg, NYU professor of sociology, agrees that DNA testing will lead to the identification of those who have committed crimes.

However, he said he thinks huge backlogs for the DNA database may develop and that databases could contribute to the possibility of racial profiling.

“This is just another tool to be able to identify [minorities] in the future, or smear them if they are put on trial for something else,” NYU clinical law professor Martin Guggenheim said.

NYU history professor Linda Gordon agrees that the bill is dangerous and encourages people to consider the long-term ramifications.

“Once a person’s DNA was on file there could be a presumption that they are culprits in further crimes and could lead police to round up the usual suspects without evidence or cause,” she said.

Guggenheim said he thinks the law demonstrates the struggle between individual privacy and the access to certain information granted to the government.

“The reason we had stopped at felony convictions for creating DNA databases was precisely the rapidly old-fashioned idea that it should take a lot before individuals must end up in a permanent database,” Guggenheim said.

In regards to privacy concerns, Lentol said the database does not keep the subject’s health information.

CAS sophomore and politics major, Vishan Patel, does not support the bill.

“DNA testing should be only used in cases of violent crimes such as rape and murder” he said. “Anything more than that is unnecessary.

More than anything else this seems to portray the development of a Big Brother State in America where citizens are willing to give up ultimately their own rights due to fear.”

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Jordan Melendrez is a contributing writer.

Email her at cstate@nyunews.com.

The new bill requires the state to collect DNA samples from criminals.

Cosmetic laser procedure yields results without scars

By Kayana Jean-Philippe

NYU professor Deborah Sarnoff conducted an innovative study using the FDA-approved Cellulaze laser to improve facial appearance by reducing the sagging under the neck and tightening the overlying skin.

“It is for those who do not want to get a facelift, those who want to look more like a swan and anybody that doesn’t want to go under the knife, and who have skin in fairly good quality,” Sarnoff said.

Sarnoff used 24 people for the study: 7 males and 17 females, with an average age of 56. Each of the subjects received a single treatment and were asked to return after one week, one month and six months.

She used the 1414 nanometer Cellulaze laser because of its unique side-firing fiber. She said during this procedure, the undersurface of the skin is heated, which causes the skin to be firmer and thicker as the fat melts away.

The results of Sarnoff’s study was statistically significant, as 79 percent of the patients showed improvement, and 94 percent of the subjects were satisfied with their cosmetic results.

“This technique is very promising, with very little downtime and bruising,” Sarnoff said.

This treatment may replace liposuction. It is a laser lipolysis — a way to melt fat instead of sucking

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it out. Sarnoff said that with liposuction, the fat is sucked out, oftentimes leaving the skin hanging there, but with the laser lipolysis the skin is tightened.

“Liposuction is violent,” Sarnoff said. “It uses negative pressure and can result in bruising and more downtime. This new treatment does not use negative pressure, just gently applied heat.”

She said this treatment is very safe and much less tiring on the operator, which is better than liposuction.

The Cellulaze laser is mainly for people in their 20s to 30s with fairly good quality skin who want to reduce their sagging necks without getting a facelift.

Dermatologist Joyce Davis, located on Fifth Avenue and 14th Street, thinks this technique will be very successful, as it builds on the liposuction technique for removing fat from the neck.

“It is simpler than liposuction and people feel more comfortable with a laser than liposuction, which they feel is a ‘bigger’ procedure,” said Dr. Davis. “Liposuction of the neck was never that popular. This has more potential to ‘catch-on.’”

Board-certified dermatologist Eric Schweiger said he has no critiques of Sarnoff’s treatments, but that it will take time for people to begin using Cellulaze off-label.

“Once treatment of the neck is proven to be safe, I’m sure many people will try using it there,”

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Schweiger said. “For now, Thermage and Ulthera remain the best treatments for tightening skin in this area.”

Lijuan Yan, a New Jersey resident, 49, said she believes women would undergo the treatment for beauty and confidence.

“When you look at your face in a mirror and it looks tight and energetic, wouldn’t you want to look at it twice?” she said.

Yan said she would consider the treatment later in life, as long as the success rate and affordability were reasonable.

Kayana Jean-Philippe is a contributing writer. Email her at university@nyunews.com

Conflict continues to arise over NYU 2031 things to New York City’s unique urban environment.

“Greenwich Village is a special place, one of our city’s most precious historic neighborhoods, home to a rich array of families and citizens,” the moderator said.

However, he also noted NYU’s unique contribution to the city.

“NYU is a treasure for our city,” he said. “It introduces knowledge and value to the whole world and is an extraordinary contribution to the economy of the Village,” he said.

However, Brad Hoylman, chairman of Community Board No. 2, was uncertain of NYU’s academic goals.

“The building that really kicks this whole NYU 2031 plan off is not an intellectual pursuit, but a gymnasium,” Brad Hoylman pointed out, highlighting the fact that NYU has been unclear about how it plans to expand for academic purposes. “It seems to me that NYU needs to do a better job of explaining to the community of what will actually occur in these buildings.”

NYU Abu Dhabi vice chancellor and urban planning professor Hilary Ballon attended the debate and emphasized NYU’s unique position as an institution attached

to its Village root. Her position was not well-received by the crowd of largely village residents.

“I see some of the things differently than the typical private developer, and even though it may not feel this way, NYU cares deeply for the community,” she said, pressing on despite hissing from the crowd. “NYU sees its success in tandem with the village and with the city, not in opposition.”

Gary Hack, Dean Emeritus and professor of Urban Planning at University of Pennsylvania, also defended some of NYU’s indirectly academic building choices.

“If you look at their numbers, they really have half as much space per capita as any other university in the city,” Hack said.

Expanding was key to NYU’s survival in order to maintain its academic presence.

“That future education is going to be much more about people coming together for education,” he said.

This means more hotels and housing spaces, as it has included in its long-term expansion plan.

Hanqing Chen is investigative editor.

Email her at hchen@nyunews.com.

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NYU prof. named in Times list of best Twitter feeds tion such as network television.”

Though he primarily tweets about journalism, Rosen also covers topics like politics and entertainment.

Townsend described Rosen’s twitter feed as a boon to Twitter: “Jay Rosen is the professor every college student in the country wishes they had,” Townsend said.

“He understands that a digital revolution is striking all industries, not just journalism, and his ideas of where these trends will take us is fascinating,” she added.

Rosen said Twitter is an applicable tool far beyond the field of journalism, as any industry that has relied on people or on an audience in the past is now reliant on Twitter.

NYU journalism professor Adam Penenberg said Rosen provides a valuable service to journalism through his Twitter.

“Instead of journalists simply serving up content to readers, Jay is imaginative to consider a world in which citizens and media professionals work side by side — sometimes in tandem, sometimes in opposition camps — to layer meaning on top of the news,” Penenberg said.

Another journalism professor Jason Samuels said though Rosen can occasionally come across as abrupt online, he is a thoughtful, warmhearted colleague and friend who cares deeply about journalism and his students.

“Jay consistently proves just how

much density of thought you can convey in 140 characters,” Samuels said. “He’s a great example of a thought leader effectively using emerging platforms to communicate and interact with the ‘people formerly known as the audience.’”

To offer a broad range of quality Twitter feeds, Time magazine selected their favorites from the following categories: experts, sports, humor, tech & geek, culture, art/ style/photography, news & information and politics.

Occupy Wall Street (@occupywallst) was also named on the list this year for its contribution to the news category.

Sarah Baxendall, who works to maintain sustainability for OWS, said the cause has an open source system, in which members can contribute Tweets that are moderated before they get sent out.

“The more people you have contributing, the rounder your ideas become, the more perspectives you’re able to contribute out to the movement,” Baxendall said. “Our ability to collect and dissiminate information is really maximized.”

This is not the first time NYU affilates have been acknowledged for their Twitter accounts. Last year, Stern professor Nouriel Roubini and Steinhardt professor Marion Nestle made the list.

Eric Benson is a deputy university editor.

Email him at ebenson@nyunews.com.

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Bonobos moves men’s fashion beyond traditional retail

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Signature, bold colors distinguish Bonobos brand chinos. incorporate this motto into its designs. So far it has expanded the brand to include the business-appropriate Weekend Warriors pants, a slimming staple suit, premium American-made denim and shorts. The Bonobos website also offers other curated products by established designers including Jack Spade, Gant and Timberland.

Though the in-showroom experience differentiates Bonobos from other brands, its energy, design and service also adds to its uniqueness.

The company puts its customers’ needs at the forefront of product decisions by responding to feedback on Facebook and Twitter. They held voting contests to allow customers to select the name of a new color — red Pickup Liners, a name as lively as the shade it represents.

“We are proud, also, to give our customers a voice in some of our design processes, and we think involving our customers to that degree creates a loyal and unique relationship with them,” public relations intern Michael Hollis said.

The bold, seasonal colors and intricate details of wild patterned lining gives Bonobos wearers something special as they walk.

“Whether it’s the pocket lining of our core khaki or a bright pink pant, Bonobos has always been a lively brand that is known for infusing playful pops of color into traditional men’s apparel,” vice president of Merchandising Brad Andrews said.

The Bonobos Showroom is located at 45 W. 25th St., Floor Five. Bonobos is offering NYU students who make a showroom appointment 15 percent off all merchandise purchased at the session. To schedule one, visit bonobos.com/getfit and mention “NYU Story” in the notes section.

Maximilíano Durón is a staff writer.

Email him at mduron@nyunews.com.

Savvy sample sales to diversify Spring wardrobes

By Josie Raccuia 1. March 28 to 30 (12 to 7 p.m.): Clothing and accessory designer Rubin & Chapelle will be holding a sample sale Wednesday through Friday. They will be selling their beautifully draped dresses and comfy cotton tees for up to 70 percent off at 410 West 14th St. between 9th and 10th avenues.

2. March 30 to April 1 (Friday 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 to 8 p.m.): Jewelry designer Erica Weiner is having a sample sale from Friday until Sunday at 173 Elizabeth St. between Kenmare and Spring streets. If you are looking for handmade-looking jewelry for spring and summer, Erica Weiner is a great place to start.

3. March 31 to April 1 (12 to 5 p.m.): The Fashion Girls for Japan will be holding a sample sale with over 60 designers who have come together for the Japan relief benefit at the Bowery Terrace at the Bowery Hotel on 355 Bowery between East Fourth and Great Jones streets. Tickets are available for $5, and all proceeds go to a good cause.

4. April 1 to 2 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.): Apparel designer Tucker by Gaby Basora, handbag designer Felix Rey and jewelry designer Ariel Gordon will be having a sale at 255 West Broadway near Broome Street. As spring is quickly approaching, every girl will soon be keeping an eye out for essential floral prints and lightweight tops.

These designers will provide you with those spring basics.

5. April 4 to 6 (Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday and Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.): If you are looking for some effortlessly chic scarves to vamp up your summer wardrobe Bindya is holding a sample sale Wednesday through Friday at 49 W. 38th St. between Fifth and Sixth avenues.

Josie Raccuia is a contributing writer. Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.

Tempting trend: no fear for sty

By Clara Yang With the arrival of spring, it’s time to put the coats away and welcome thinner, lighter materials. Sheer shirts may sound risque, but they can be highly fashionable if worn appropriately.

Aside from layering a tank top underneath, here are some creative ways to style sheer pieces for the spring.

Layer over: For a casual, comfortable look, simply layer a cropped, sheer buttondown over a long tank dress. This provides sheer coverage over the arms but doesn’t overwhelm.

Sheer skirts are a huge trend for this spring. From Givenchy to Marc Jacobs, designers have expressed their love for both midi and maxi skirts in translucent fabrics. If worn as an overlay, this lovely skirt can pass as everyday clothes. Pairing a sheer maxi skirt over slim-fit pants

is currently a high-fashion trend that works in real life, too.

To fully commit to the trend choose a bra or camisole that matches your skin tone. Without going completely bare, this will enhance the sheer look while keeping you covered up. Similarly, choose undergarments that match the color of the sheer piece for a polished, monochromatic finish.

Layer under: Although summer is not too far off, spring still presents windy days, so wearing the sheer piece alone may be too chilly. Throw a blazer on top of a sheer blouse for an effortless look that is both stylish and professional.

Printed designs are in for this spring, as well. Wear a strapless, printed dress on top of the sheer shirt. This combo creates an embellished feminine look that is stylish and fun.

Clara Yang is a staff writer.

Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.

Street Beauty: Sophomore advises beauty beginners

By Clara Yang

Bringing you the best fashion tips, Street Beauty shares the beauty routines of students around campus. This week highlights CAS sophomore Theresa Wetzler.

Question: What kinds of changes did you make in your beauty routine recently?

Answer: I did not make a lot of changes yet because the weather’s still on the fence between winter and spring. But, I am using a little more sunblock to protect my skin from these sunny days and less [moisturizer] because it’s not as dry as about a month ago.

Q: What is your regular beauty routine?

A: I wake up a little earlier before my class to do my hair. Once I put it up or down, I can move on to makeup since the hair is now out of the way.

First, I moisturize my skin to set up for the color makeup. Then, I use Neutrogena tinted moisturizer for more moisturizing along with the addition of slight coverage. My favorite product that I’ve recently fallen in love with is Benefit’s Bad Gal Mascara. I borrowed it once from my roommate and I just love its subtleness. I apply this mascara every day. It’s not too much for daily use because it’s just a slight shimmer of purple under the light. Plus, it lengthens and adds volume to my lashes. Lips are always the final step of my routine. Most of the time, I use matte lip stain from Buxom to finish the natural look. This lip stain stays on for a whole day, and it’s not shiny at all, no matter what — exactly why it’s perfect to bring out natural beauty. Also, I use MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in the Goes and Goes shade, which is bright purple. Occasionally, I use this vibrant color to show my attitude.

Q: What is your all-time beauty rule or tips for makeup beginners?

A: Don’t go overboard with trends. It’s nice to be fashionable but you can lose your own style when covered by so many trends. Just be yourself and be comfortable with your products. For instance, eyeliner doesn’t work with me at all. Instead of

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Sophomore Theresa Wetzler uses tinted moisturizer along with light coverage.

still applying it and making my eyes look awkward, I look for another product that brings out the better look for me that can also play the eyeliner’s role. So I choose mascara because it gives my eyes definition and brings out my lashes.

Q: Is there any spring beauty trend you want to try?

A: I’m looking forward to some bold statements in my makeup. Like my purple lipstick, I want to use products like bright neon-color eye shadows. But again, I would not overdo this trend and go full out. One bold point will be enough and fashionable.

Clara Yang is a staff writer.

Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.

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Cutting your own crop top

By Rachel Sanderson

College students on a budget are often forced to abandon their dreams of wearing designer brands and scour the sales racks at Urban Outfitters or H&M instead. Many times they spend too much of their valuable energy and time pushing through the throngs of other spendthrifts. With the beautiful weather that has recently graced Manhattan, bearing more skin has become a feasible option this March.

With a limited budget in mind, I rummaged through my drawers in search of something in neon, one of spring’s most popular hues, but could not find anything except an oversized neon tee. Instead of pining for a new neon top, I decided to make my own. With scissors in hand, I created the perfect cropped, tie-waist shirt that can be worn all throughout summer.

Materials: 1. An old T-shirt 2. A pair of scissors Directions: 1. Begin by carefully laying the T-shirt on a flat surface.

2. Take your scissors and cut around the neck of the shirt to create a lower neckline. I cut slightly less than half an inch around the entire neck.

3. Cut off the sleeves of the shirt. Cut about half an inch before the shoulder seam.

4. At the bottom of the shirt, start at the middle and cut a di-

agonal line to the edge of the front side of the shirt to a point that will then become the new length of the shirt. Repeat for the other diagonal.

5. The front of the shirt should look like a pointed triangle at the bottom. From the point at the bottom, cut a straight line up to create the waist-tie.

6. Cut the extra material off the backside of the shirt.

Now you, too, can transform your old T-shirts into cute, cropped tops for warmer weather.

Rachel Sanderson is a staff writer. Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.

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Bold looks to welcome warmer weather

By Keerthi Harishankar

Spring is the season that brings about new life in nature, so use the season as a reason to spruce up your closet with these five accessories.

1. Neon Purse Spring usually ushers in a wave of pastels, but that is not the case this season. Designers have moved past the traditional color palette in favor of something bolder: neon. A vibrant tote or wristlet will automatically take an ordinary outfit from bland to bold.

Valentino showed technicolor clutches while Jill Sander and Chloé incorporated the bold hues into boxy shoulder bags. Luckily this style won’t cost you an arm and a leg. H&M and Old Navy both offer neon bags that are perfect for the frugal fashionista. via oldnavy.com

2. White Sneaker On the other end of the color spectrum is white. Fresh, clean and bright, the color epitomizes spring.

Therefore it makes perfect sense that the runways were filled with all white ensembles this season. At Vera Wang, Diane von Furstenburg and Alberta Ferretti the models where clad in white from head to toe. So keep your toes covered in the color of the season with classic white sneakers.

Topshop has a great pair, or go more rock and roll in Converse. Either way this trend is perfect for running to class or for a stroll around Washington Square Park.

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3. Tribal Necklace You don’t have to be on a safari to rock this trend.

The tribal look has been around for some time now, but the newest way to rock the style is as a necklace. Michael Kors showed tribal pendant necklaces, but layered wooden beads can have the same effect. American Eagle offers beaded strands and Forever 21 has a variety of tribal inspired necklaces, as well.

4. Statement Earring Last season was about having arms covered with bracelets, but spring is all about earrings. High-end designers like Prada, Oscar de la Renta and Chanel glamorized this accessory, showing chandelier earrings and giant diamond studs. But that doesn’t mean this trend isn’t for the daytime. Anthropologie is a go-to for bold and versatile earrings that can transition from day to night.

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5. Cat-eye Sunglasses The ‘60s are back, and it’s visible in this season’s eyewear.

There’s no need to ditch those tried and true Wayfarers, but make sure to pick up a pair of cat-eye sunglasses to add a bit more drama to an ensemble. Anna Sui, Proenza Schouler and Tory Burch all showcased the retro-inspired shades. Be warned, this look isn’t for a wallflower ­— a pair of cat-eye lenses are sure to be attention-grabbing. Not so shy? Then pick up a pair at Urban Outfitters or online at asos.com.

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OPINION

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war on women

Congress must uphold constitutional rights of women

By Maria Michalos

“Almost every successful person begins with two beliefs: the future can be better than the present, and I have the power to make it so,” the sagacious New York Times columnist David Brooks once wrote. An election year is always a necessary opportunity to reflect on the direction of our nation, the culture with which it is imbued and the leadership that has come to define it. We have watched the discourse of American politics deteriorate from the exchange of passion-filled ideas to an arbitrary assault on women. Our political leaders — ostensibly the most powerful authorities in the world — have neglected their ultimate responsibility: to be arbiters of justice for the people who have put them in power.

With the help of women voters, Republicans took control of the House in 2010, and now the same politicians are trying to take control of the personal decisions women make about their health and bodies. The GOP, unsatisfied with relying on legislation to shut down contraception accessibility, has gone so far as to dictate private insurance policies. Instead of focusing atten-

tion on stark unemployment or devising a strategy to combat the enormous cost of higher education, the GOP has chosen a repulsive platform to run on: mass misogyny — better known as the War on Women.

Women succeeded when Rush Limbaugh lost several sponsors after calling Georgetown University law student Sandra Fluke — who valiantly made the argument for free mandated contraceptives — as a “slut” and “prostitute.”

As a voice of American conservatism, Limbaugh displayed the discrimination inherent in the Republican base. Mitt Romney, too, has showcased his enthusiasm for women, suggesting that he would eliminate Planned Parenthood altogether in an effort to balance the federal budget — a measure that would serve to balance nothing.

The state of Tennessee is considering the Life Defense Act of 2012 or House Bill 3808, legislation that would intimidate women seeking abortions by releasing patient data and revealing both the identities of patients and their doctors performing the procedure. While Tennessee is not the only state to consider such invasive and negligent measures, its very consideration begs the question: Are we on

the verge of becoming an Orwellian society? America, as we once knew it, is hardly recognizable.

That any man has the authority to predetermine the choices a woman makes with her own body is the most presumptuous and contradictory idea to permeate the current political landscape. Republicans demand the government limits its involvement in their lives, yet are simultaneously more than willing to use government to undermine women and to regulate their most private decisions. Women have become the target of abhorrent efforts in Congress and numerous states, to humiliate them about their own sexual and reproductive rights and to silence their sheer voices.

Women won their rights. Any effort to block insurance coverage for contraceptives and abortion is a political maneuver to take us back to an age before Roe v. Wade. It is time for Congress to become a beacon of equality, to uphold women’s constitutional rights and to prove itself as a champion of the people.

Maria Michalos is a staff columnist.

Email her at opinion@nyunews.com.

global perspective

Studying abroad with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

By Joe Ehrman-Dupre PRAGUE — I have always had Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder. Not just the kind where people say offhandedly, “I have to keep everything really neat. I’m kind of OCD.” But diagnosed. Obsessive-compulsive and proud. Well, as proud as one can be of such a frustrating disorder.

Being in Prague has brought the disorder into an entirely new context for me. The city itself is much smaller than New York, and sure, one begins to develop a routine here — just like every student beginning a new semester at NYU. But being here in Europe and in Prague and studying abroad, life is simply not orderly. Being obsessivecompulsive has lent me a unique perspective to experience the unmatched sense of freedom that study abroad students encounter. It has become a wonderful analytical tool.

There is good and bad news for the obsessive-compulsive mind abroad. The inherent freedoms of the experience in the forms of travel and the looser, less taxing class and exam scheduling, both relax and exacerbate anxieties. Sometimes in New York, I have a tendency to feel stuck, trapped among the skyscrapers and unable to get outside and enjoy

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the city. This is not aided by the strenuous classes we all take. That problem is fixed in Europe, where the possibilities are endless; hop on a cheap flight and for 48 hours you can be somewhere you never thought imaginable. This ease matches the vacation-like mindset of studying abroad. With long weekends always available, being in Prague does not feel permanent, and it begins to feel rather homey after several weekends of travel. Having less homework and a less intensive class schedule enables the same sense of ease, keeping me feeling less anxious and more excited.

As with all experiences, though, this escapist, easy mentality is a doubleedged sword. When so many opportunities present themselves, it can certainly become overwhelming. In New York, being stuck can feel comforting just as often as it feels suffocating, and it can help force students to go out and experience all the city has to offer. Here in Prague, or Europe more generally, hopping on all of those flights exacerbates any sort of anxiety that comes from travel (anxiety which I, perhaps mistakenly, attribute to everyone at some level). But more than that, the conflict between wanting to experience and live in Prague while still taking advantage of as many travel experiences as

possible can become taxing for the anxious mind. I often compulsively think ahead to what travel I have planned, attempting to take tallies of where and when I will be traveling; these obsessive thoughts are triggered by a worry. Will I get to see everything that I want to see in Europe? Will I experience Prague to the fullest? These questions and their answers clash, causing conflicted feelings and thus, compulsive thinking.

New friendships and their inherent awkwardness, along with constantly checking my back pockets, similarly test my OCD and, ultimately, every student who studies abroad. While I technically have a disorder, the obsessive-compulsive thoughts that plague me have somehow always kept my mind in order. They force me to examine every facet of a situation and every way in which it can be interpreted. Until I am miraculously able to rid my mind of OCD, I will value the duality which it forces, and advise anyone abroad not only to enjoy and take things lightly, but also to think things through as to have the best study abroad experience possible.

Joe Ehrman-Dupre is a foreign correspondent. Email him at opinion@nyunews.com.

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staff editorial

NYC private schools’ data mining effective

New York City private schools have recently found a new way to stretch the gap between the income classes of families enrolled in their schools. New evidence shows that the wealthier families in private schools in the city have been targeted by administrators and asked to donate extra money based on their high income level. School officials have begun to look into online data including property reports and charity donations in parents’ names. However, this information may be misleading as to the amount of money each family can comfortably donate. Asking for substantial donations can scare off, or even offend, potential donors.

Although some believe this is an illegal infringement of privacy, all the information is available to the public. Some schools have actually appointed positions devoted to this research and data mining. They work under titles such as chief advancement officers, directors of philanthropy and heads of strategic initiatives. Thus, these schools are following legal protocol. But a number of families still feel that these institutions have no right to look into where they spend their money.

Yet, private schools have every right to ask for donations. They receive no money from the government, as public schools do. Fundraising is a major source of income for these private institutions, second only to the required tuition. Without fundraising, there is little doubt that New York City private schools would not have the capital to function.

“If you don’t have the additional revenue that comes from fundraising, you’re out of luck,” said Steve Nelson, head of the Calhoun School on the Upper West Side.

These aggressive measures have not been in vain. Over the last decade, the annual donations increased nearly 300 percent.

No matter your opinion on these tactics, they have been undeniably effective.

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SPORTs

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Manchester rivals fight for English football title

By Sara Levy and Sebastien Van Heyningen

As the English Premier League enters the final stretch of the season, Manchester United have reclaimed first place and are currently three points ahead after defeating Fulham F.C. on Monday. WSN sports writers Sara Levy and Sebastien Van Heyningen debate the merits of the top teams in English football.

Van Heyningen: Hey, Sara. It looks as if we will see another successful title defense for Sir Alex Ferguson and the Red Devils. Forward Wayne Rooney is having another impressive season with 21 goals in 26 games this year. United has also been eliminated from every other form of competition this year and can totally focus on winning their 20th English championship. What makes you think that Manchester City F.C. will be able to dethrone them this year?

Levy: United always seems to get their way. Be it penalties that are uncalled for, or lack of penalties that should be called for the opposition, United tends to win in what can be called unfair ways. Nobody should doubt the club’s quality and ability, though.

The blue side of Manchester has outshined United for the most part this season, dealing United its heaviest loss of the season by a score of 6-1 on Oct. 23. I think City deserves the title after all this time, but I know that is not how it works. Football is rarely a fair game, to be honest.

Van Heyningen: As a United fan, I do not know what City has been through, toiling away for seasons on end with no hope of winning it all. Perhaps, the pure willpower of the struggling side of Manchester can help to propel them into the history books, but those history books are filled with United’s recent domination.

The midfield has seen new life with Paul Scholes returning from retirement. The leadership of midfielders Scholes and Ryan Giggs, left back Patrice Evra and center back Rio Ferdinand amount to United’s most important asset. Most of them have been at this stage before and performed well.

Also, City’s locker room is not the most peaceful, unified place. Forward Carlos Tevez recently returned from an indefinite suspension after refusing to play in a Champions League match.

Levy: City manager Roberto Mancini swore that he would never take Tevez back after he dropped out of the squad and disappeared. Then he welcomed him back. That is disgusting to me, as I expect loyalty from my team. Tevez has some nerve putting that shirt back on.

I think City can rely on newer talent, which allows for more excitement on the pitch. With the likes of midfielder David Silva, strikers Edin Dzeko and Sergio Agüero, right back Micah Richards and Joe Hart as a spectacular goalkeeper, City’s youth livens up their team.

Not to say United is not exciting to watch — those guys are legends for a reason. The only troublesome fixture for your lot is on April 30 against City again. I do not reckon you will drop any points until then, meaning City cannot afford to lose any points. Still, City has an opportunity to win their first league title in decades.

Van Heyningen: True, a title to the other side of Manchester would create excitement on a level that the league has not seen in a while.

United has some good young players, too, from striker Chicharito and forward Danny Welbeck up front, to center/right back Chris Smalling and defender Jonny Evans in back. United has a good mix of old and young and I think that stability will win out in the end. There will always be next year for the Citizens.

Levy: City has been better for much longer throughout this season and has been the most entertaining. Although United has caught up, I still feel the title should rightly go to the club that has been up and stayed up. In all, City has had the better season, and a trophy would help finalize that. Then again, if United does clinch it this year, the league title should thereafter be City’s for the taking. They have got nowhere to go but up from here.

Sara Levy is a staff writer. Sebastien Van Heyningen is a contributing writer. Email them at sports@nyunews.com.