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WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS Vol. 42, No. 39
TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2014
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Sexton fields student questions at final town hall
Campaign opens racial dialogue By ANJANA SREEDHAR
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Members of NYU Divest protest the university’s investment in fossil fuels at the town hall meeting. By CAREN DOUEIRY During the last town hall of the semester on April 14, students asked NYU President John Sexton about both ongoing and new initiatives. Students from NYU Divest, a club aiming to pull investments away from oil and gas companies, voiced their concern
about the university’s investments in fossil-fuel companies. As part of a demonstration against these investments, the group unrolled a petition on a large piece of paper with over 1,400 signatures. Sexton said NYU does not directly invest in fossil-fuel companies and recommended that NYU Divest bring this issue to the University Senate, which could then recom-
Coen brothers’ ‘Fargo’ translates well to television By JONATHON DORNBUSH
Adaptations of beloved works are often burdened by high expectations. The case is no different with “Fargo.” Inspired by the Coen brothers’ film, the new FX series of the same name wisely avoids copying the story and characters of the film. The television anthology delivers a fresh set of Minnesotans but embodies the same quirky tone, dark humor and penchant for gruesome murders as the movie. In the first episode, “The Crocodile’s Dilemma,” “Fargo” introduces drifter Lorne Malvo (Billy Bob Thornton), but it is the meek Lester Nygaard (Martin Freeman) who takes center stage. Nygaard
is berated by his wife, fails miserably at his salesman job and loses a fight to his high school bully, Sam Hess, without the man ever hitting him. Nygaard is hopelessly inept, but Freeman brings a sweet likability to him that saves the character from existing simply as a mockery. When Nygaard runs into Malvo at the hospital, his life in Bemidji, Minn., is disrupted in horrific fashion. Malvo’s arrival signals the start of a string of peculiar murders, and Thornton plays the reserved yet calculated killer with an amusing, nonchalant attitude. As Nygaard and Malvo continue to interact, Nygaard’s
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mend the project to the Board of Trustees. “We invest in investors, not in companies,” Sexton said. “What I can try to do is coach you on how to succeed.” Tisch senior and member of NYU Divest Saleem Gondal said NYU Divest will follow the procedure advised by Sexton in
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“I, Too, Am NYU” organizers brought their campaign to campus at an open forum titled “Racial Solidarity: A Vision of Coalition” on April 14. The campaign was inspired by an independent project started by a Harvard student that documents the experiences of students of color called “I, Too, Am Harvard.” This project has since spread to other campuses, including Oxford and Duke. The NYU project, in collaboration with NYU’s Center for Multicultural and Educational Programs, encourages students of color to take pictures holding whiteboards with discriminatory messages they have encountered. Unlike Harvard’s initiative, which only included black students, the project at NYU has sought to include students of other backgrounds such as Latino, Asian-Pacific American, Native American and international students. Gallatin senior and “I, Too, Am NYU” organizer Mark Putterman said the campaign team decided to adapt the campaign for NYU students of color because at NYU these students still deal with bias and hostility from others, despite the perception of diversity.
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Moms anticipate forthcoming album By ALYSSA BUFFENSTEIN
Apart from their name, the similarities between New Jersey punk band the Moms and the cast of “Dance Moms” are nonexistent — these guys play pure punk rock and roll. The group’s sound falls somewhere between bands like Joyce Manor, The Hotelier, Red City Radio and Iron Chic. The Moms opened for A Loss for Words at the Studio at Webster Hall on April 11 and after their set two-thirds of the trio — singer/guitarist Joey Nestor and bassist/singer Jon Stolpe — sat down with WSN to talk about their formation and forthcoming album. Nestor, Stolpe and drummer Don Saraceno are childhood friends who grew up playing
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It is also where the Moms, who formed in 2011, wrote the bulk of the material they play today. Referring to the creative output
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1. FIREFLY While the early cancellation of “Firefly” is often cited as the biggest insult to Joss Whedon’s career, “Dollhouse,” which similarly ended before its time, is as much worth watching as Whedon’s earlier shows. The Dollhouse is an organization that deals in renting out people and programming them with different personalities. It is as creepy and messed up as it sounds, but this convoluted, morally grey show will draw you in long before its two seasons are up. — DYLAN JARRETT
2. MY SO-CALLED LIFE Before Carrie Mathison, there was Angela Chase. With one of the best performances of her career, Claire Danes drew accolades in the ’90s for her starring role in “My SoCalled Life.” A campy yet realistic after-school special, it was a teen drama unlike any other. It is a pity the show only lasted for one season because the characters, with complex and nuanced relationships, had the potential to sustain the series for years and years. — JAKE FOLSOM
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Guns, sex, cowboys and Ian McShane — HBO’s “Deadwood” was a loaded gun of excellence that ended with an unresolved third-season cliffhanger because the network did not pick the show up for a fourth. Creator David Milch was in serious talks to make a couple of two-hour television films in place of a full season so he would properly conclude the series, but the movies were never made and Ian McShane’s epic performance will forever remain unfinished. — BOB TEOH
A struggling artist’s living nightmare masquerading as a witty ensemble comedy, Starz’s “Party Down” is a show about a group of aspiring actors, writers and comedians who work as waiters for a catering company. Starring Adam Scott along with Lizzy Caplan and Jane Lynch, “Party Down” presents a series of hilariously mundane and outrageous catering gigs, from PTA fundraisers to sex conventions. The series remains a cultfavorite comedy despite being canceled after just two seasons. — IFE OLUJOBI
5. PUSHING DAISIES “Pushing Daisies” is a show that seems unsustainable from the beginning, simply because it is so well-crafted and unique. Spanning the years of the ill-fated writer’s strike, this series only lasted for 19 episodes, but each one is designed with perfect visuals and writing. Though it ended with loose ends, thankfully some of the excellent cast and crew — such as Lee Pace and creator Bryan Fuller — have gained recognition since “Pushing Daisies” met its demise. — CLIO MCCONNELL
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Sexton discusses environment, rankings, Poly at Town Hall
an effort to find the fastest way to change. “Climate change does not just affect the 1,400 people who signed the petition,” Gondal said. “It’s reflective of a global crisis.” Other students raised questions about the expansion of studyaway opportunities for students in the Polytechnic School of Engineering. Sexton said all schools are invited to express their interest in the global sites, and programs are offered according to that interest. “More programs are to come, and a way to get that is to push the school to adopt them,” Sexton said. A student asked about university rankings and how NYU fares. Sexton said several factors contribute to college rankings, and the results can mislead people to think there is only one right university for all students. “We shouldn’t allow ourselves to think there is a simple set of norms used to assess a variety of universities,” Sexton said. “It would be impossible that NYU is right for everyone. The important thing is the trend of improvement that has remained constant at NYU.” Another student brought up the issue of incarceration and education and asked for the university to remove questions about criminal history on its application because these questions discriminate against low-income applicants and people of color. Sexton said he would make a change if he could. However, he asked for more information about the official NYU process to remove the question. A question from a virtual follower asked Sexton to respond to the “I, Too, Am NYU” campaign held at NYU to support students of color. Sexton said he supports the campaign, and he has started talking with student leaders of NYU Ally, a group that has partnered with the “I, Too, Am NYU” campaign. CAS senior and President of NYU Ally Alain Balan said he was pleased by Sexton’s support and hoped that
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NYU Divest unrolls its petition with over 1,400 signatures. the university as a whole would endorse the campaign. “It’s a good start that the president is willing to publicly state his support,” Balan said. “We need the university to back up his word.” Sexton ended the town hall by encouraging students to look after each other in this stressful time of year. “There are three weeks left in the semester,” Sexton said. “Don’t be afraid to stop and ask people if they are OK. We are all there for each other.” Caren Doueiry is a staff writer. Email her at news@nyunews.com.
As announced at the General Assembly on March 30, a new interdisciplinary concentration has been approved by the NYU Abu Dhabi Faculty Council. The Peace Studies concentration will combine research from psychology, the humanities and the social sciences. The concentration is the result of a process involving students, faculty and administration. According to Vice Chancellor Al Bloom, Peace Studies is in many ways central to the mission of a university like NYUAD. Bloom stated that the possibility of using education and research for a more peaceful world is a motivating factor for the faculty and students who come to NYUAD. “Given the mission of our undergraduate college — to educate leaders of a better world — and of our research university — to respond to the challenges of this Century–it is both natural and necessary to have within our curriculum a concentration dedicated to the study of peace.” Members of the Student Interest Group Peace360° catalyzed the process through which the concentration was defined and approved by drafting a student proposal for the concentration in the summer of 2013. The proposal was handed to a committee of faculty for review. Following town halls, discussion and input from faculty in Abu Dhabi and New York, a proposal was presented to the Faculty Council. “It was voted down because professors thought it wasn’t multidisciplinary enough,” said sophomore Clara Correia, treasurer of Peace360°. “There were mostly courses on social sciences and his-
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tory. The argument was that it needed to be expanded to literature and psychology.” A modified, more interdisciplinary rendition of the proposal was later presented to the Faculty Council, which passed unanimously. The first required course for the concentration is being offered in the Fall 2014 semester with two Peace Studies electives. Three other courses have been listed for future semesters. NYUAD has also advertised for a Director of Peace Studies position. Looking to the future, Bloom said a peace institute was also under consideration. The institute could potentially host conferences and bring research fellows to Abu Dhabi. He believes the location of the university holds particular advantages, calling Abu Dhabi a new crossroads of the world. As a relatively new and interdisciplinary field, Peace Studies is not available at many universities, leading Correia to believe that the concentration would draw people coming to NYUAD for a different educational experience. For Bloom, peace is at the center of the mission of NYUAD. “Fundamentally I am persuaded it is possible to realize the human quest for a peaceful world. The more I have travelled and the more I have researched the bases of human commonality, the more I am convinced that, with the right perspectives, education and institutions internationally in place, peace is really possible. The development of NYU Abu Dhabi is a way of creating the leaders who will produce that peace.” Riaz Howey is deputy news editor at The Gazelle. Email him at riaz@thegazelle.org.
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‘I, Too, Am NYU’ organizers hold open forum about students of color
“This for us was an opportunity to make sure those experiences were being heard as they need to be and to aid in the pursuit of a more diverse and better informed campus climate,” Putterman said. After a brief discussion about some of the responses to the project on the Facebook page NYU Secrets, the group came to the conclusion that many of their peers are not comfortable or prepared to talk about race, often thinking that it is an issue of the past that no longer affects students of color. Participants at the event dis-
cussed many ideas to improve racial solidarity, including the creation of a panel consisting of student leaders of color, faculty and administration. The panel would use student performances, such as skits and songs, to engage in a dialogue about race. Audience members also suggested having students sign a code of conduct about their comments online. Some of the organizers’ ideas included the creation of a Students of Color Council to advise departments and offices within the university to promote inclusivity. Another student addressed
the importance of ensuring that there are consequences for students and professors who say hurtful words to students of color in the classroom. Poly freshman Austin Ryan said this event confounded his assumptions about creating interracial alliances. “I suppose that as someone who is not a person of color, I always assumed that there is solidarity between racial groups at NYU,” Ryan said. “It was really cool to hear everyone kind of brainstorm and bounce ideas [off each other] about how to formalize solidarity between
groups of color.” Tisch sophomore Mars Marson said there were other groups, including students with disabilities, that could have been mentioned and included in the conversation. “The objective of the project is to recognize the voices of students of color, and then they were equating this with diversity,” Marson said. “I feel like one of the identities that wasn’t mentioned today was people with differing abilities.” Anjana Sreedhar is a staff writer. Email her at news@nyunews.com.
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Robert Berry, a 42-year-old man running the London marathon, collapsed at the finish line and was later pronounced dead. Berry was running to raise money for National Osteoporosis Society in support of his mother who suffers from the disease. — LONDON EVENING STANDARD PARIS
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An auction house in Paris attempted to sell artifacts previously belonging to Adolf Hitler and other high-ranking Nazi officials. The auction was canceled in part because of political pressure following protests by Jewish groups. — FRANCE 24 PRAGUE
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As a part of Holy Week celebrations, rabbits at the Old Town Square in Prague jumped through an obstacle course in front of spectators. — NBC
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WSN RECIPES: ROASTED PARSNIPS WITH ASPARAGUS By LINDSAY LEBOYER Take a sun-soaked stroll through the Union Square Greenmarket and you will notice an abundance of seasonal produce. The spring harvest offers an array of delicious fruits and vegetables that may not have been available during the New York winter. While slaving over the oven would be a waste of a warm day, seasonal meals can be prepared quickly and eaten al fresco. Shopping seasonally can also be budget-friendly, as you will not face the added costs of importing produce from faraway growing regions. Ordinary vegetables often have more varieties, too. Asparagus can be found in green and purple, with April being peak season for both. Purple asparagus, rich in vitamins A and E, is a fun way to add some color to your plate. Stop at a local grower’s booth and you will find bunches of fresh asparagus stalks for a steal. You might also notice a white, carrot-like vegetable on display. The parsnip is a root vegetable known for its creamy texture and sweet taste. While these cousins of the carrot are typically grown in the fall, they have an even sweeter flavor in the spring after the winter frost has converted their starch to sugar. Unlike carrots, parsnips must be cooked before they can be enjoyed. Roasting them along with asparagus adds a rustic quality that complements this light and tasty spring dish. Add one or two extra parsnips to make this a hearty meal, or simply share it with friends as a healthy side.
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Roasted parsnips are freshest during the spring season. • • •
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Directions 1. Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees and lining a baking tray with tin foil. 2. Rinse the parsnip and asparagus in cool water, removing any dirt. Using a large knife, chop the parsnip into cubes by slicing horizontally and then halving the resulting chunks. 3. Place the parsnip and asparagus on the baking tray and drizzle with olive oil, being sure to thinly coat each cube and stalk. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
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Cronut bakery briefly infested by mice
4. Once the oven has preheated, place the baking tray inside and let the vegetables begin to roast. After 30 minutes, stir the pieces
around to prevent one side from burning. Allow the parsnip to slightly char around the edges for a richer roasted flavor. After another 20 minutes, check the vegetables by piercing them with a fork. The asparagus should be nice and tender while the parsnips should be soft and easily punctured. 5. When ready, remove the baking tray and allow it to cool off for a few minutes. 6. Plate the dish by placing eight to 10 stalks of asparagus on a plate and layering the rest on top with their tips pointing perpendicularly. Toss the parsnip cubes over the bed of asparagus and garnish with fresh herbs such as thyme or rosemary. Pour yourself a drink and toast to spring. Lindsay Leboyer is a contributing writer. Email her at dining@nyunews.com.
Though SoHo’s Dominique Ansel Bakery is famous for the Cronut, as well as other extravagant creations such as the newly released chocolate chip cookie shot, the bakery was in the public eye for an entirely different reason last week, after being shut down because of an infestation of mice. Many New Yorkers and people across the country are familiar with the name Dominique Ansel. Ansel is a pastry chef who garnered acclaim for the creation of the unique hybrid between a croissant and a doughnut — the Cronut. The Cronut has gained a cultlike following, with hungry customers lining up hours before the bakery opens its doors to snag one of only 300 that are sold per day. Cronuts cost $5 each and change flavors every month. Though the bakery touted an A health rating in its window, it had previously dealt with problems with mice, with the New York City Department of Health citing evidence of vermin. The bakery drew the attention of the health department back to its kitchen when a customer posted a video on the Internet showing a mouse scurrying across the bakery’s floor. The health department quickly reacted to the problem and temporarily closed the bakery due to “a severe mouse infestation” and “several hundred mouse droppings.” Ansel, a superstar in the foodie world, reacted quickly to the fiasco. Ansel issued a public letter in which he apologized to his customers for any disappointment, but
also claimed that he and his team were victims of “sensationalist attacks that are not framed in the proper context.” The letter also stated that, “In the past year, we have woken up daily knowing that our success has made us vulnerable to more malicious attacks than any small, oneshop business should ever have to suffer.” The letter offered customers assurance that the issue has been taken seriously, but also urged customers to “seek deeper details and answers before jumping to conclusions.” Though the bakery wrote an apology, it by no means took all the blame. The infestation clearly has not deterred Cronut fans, as the SoHo bakery saw the return of its early morning long lines when the bakery reopened its doors on April 8, just three days after its closure the previous Friday. The bakery featured a special edition Rocky Cronut to celebrate the reopening and to represent the bakery’s resilience. The Rocky Cronut was a one-day special that came topped with an edible gold star and featured April’s flavor, passion fruit caramelia chocolate. The bakery also posted a picture of the entire staff on Facebook, showing the group celebrating the reopening. The reopening drew returning Cronut devotees as well as first time customers, signaling that Dominique Ansel Bakery’s popularity will continue despite recent issues. Rebecca Riddle is a staff writer. Email her at dining@nyunews.com.
Panini bar offers Italian imported sandwiches and soups By KATE MARIN
La Panineria, a new panini bar located at 1 W. Eighth St., offers customers delicious and authentic Italian cuisine. During its first month open, the quaint and welcoming restaurant has received excellent reviews from its customers. If you are near campus and in the mood for outstanding Italian food, La Panineria has a wide variety of dishes to offer, from freshly grilled sandwiches to Nutella croissants. Almost all of the food is made onsite, with ingredients imported directly from Italy. The small but diverse assortment of groceries lining the shelves allows customers to bring the taste of Italy home, even after a meal at
La Panineria’s Italian kitchen. La Panineria began as the dream of its owner, Mario Pesce, who aspired to bring the freshest Italian food to New York. “Everything you see here, the art and groceries, every single detail was in my mind,” Pesce said. “We did all the renovations ourselves, so the shop is very personalized in that way.” Pesce said the space has become what he imagined it would be and he proudly welcomes guests. His love for both the food he makes and the space he has established is evident, which makes La Panineria a relatable and welcoming environment. Although La Panineria is best known for its paninis, its menu does not fall short in
other categories. Minestrone soup with baked bread ($5) and an assortment of cheese and cured meat boards ($12-$16) are a few of their other standout menu items. La Panineria’s best-selling sandwich, the Alba panini ($10), is piled high with thinly sliced prosciutto and melted fontina cheese on either a wheat baguette or ciabatta bread. The salty taste of the prosciutto is complemented by a hint of truffle oil. Pesce prides himself on the authenticity of his restaurant and the groceries it has available for sale. “Everything you see here is imported from Italy, from the grocery to the meat and cheese,” Pesce said. “The mozzarella is flown in three times
a week. The only thing we buy in New York is the bread, and it is one of the best you can find here.” Pesce’s passion for fresh ingredients and high-quality cuisine is one of the unique aspects of this restaurant. He incorporates Italian culture into every corner of his establishment, from the food itself to the art that lines the walls. Even the croissants are assembled in Italy, shipped and baked fresh onsite each morning. In doing so, La Panineria closes the gap between the average New Yorker and Italy. La Panineria is now open at 1 W. Eighth St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues. Kate Marin is a staff writer. Email her at dining@nyunews.com.
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Disneynature presents heartwarming, furry tale By LAURA WOLFORD
It is hard to get a college student out of bed on a Saturday morning, especially to get them to a children’s movie, but Disneynature’s documentary “Bears” has the ability to hook audiences of all ages. The film takes viewers on an adventure into nature that is worth watching, even if only for the more technical aspects of the film. The story is sweet, simple, endearing and ultimately has a happy ending — it is a Disney film, after all. But it is the documentary’s cinematic efforts that entertain the audience through the narration, music and cinematography. “Bears” is the story of brown bear Sky and her two cubs, Amber and Scout. The film focuses on Sky’s efforts to keep her two cubs alive amid the dangers of the vast Alaskan landscape. Viewers watch the first year of the cubs’ lives, witnessing their encounters with other bears, run-ins with deadly wolves and first salmon-catching lessons. John C. Reilly lends his voice to the “Bears” narrative and to the bears themselves. He cheekily narrates the animals’ thoughts with dialogue that is well-written, smart and funny.
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A small family of bears stars in the latest Disney documentary. The film captures a whole new side of bears, a side that most people have never seen before. It is truly amazing to see the natural interactions between these animals. At many points during the film, Sky and her cubs are threatened by nature, and it is breathtaking to see how quickly their instincts kick in. Stylized as a typical narrative film but shot like a documentary, the film’s cinematography is gorgeous, with aerial shots of the Alaskan mountains and shoreline and intimate close-ups of the wild animals.
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These techniques portray the vastness of the world while juxtaposing the intimacy of the bears’ family. The footage within the film is pieced together to create a narrative that flows just as well as that of a fiction film. There is a story arc and satisfying end to the journey that shows just how much the cubs have learned in their first year. Like with any great film, music is an essential element. The “Bears” soundtrack envelops all the senses with sounds that put viewers right into the action, whether it is a falling
avalanche, a vast mountain pass, a group of grizzly bears catching salmon in a stream or a mother and her cubs resting in a densely wooded forest. Although “Bears” is a film designed for the younger audience demographic, Disneynature has created a fascinating movie for the whole family. By giving viewers a basic understanding of the world’s vastness, the film may inspire them to go on adventures of their own. Laura Wolford is a staff writer. Email her at film@nyunews.com.
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‘Fargo’ anthology worthy companion to beloved film
life spirals out of control and, by the end of the pilot, he is left in a much darker state. A terrific ensemble cast surrounds “Fargo’s” two leads, and their work gives the show a real weight. Tragedy befalls a few characters even before the first episode ends, but the cast members — and all of their wonderful Minnesotan accents — bring humanity and heart to the dark proceedings. Some of the cast has not appeared yet, and others show up only briefly, including policeman Gus Grimly (Colin Hanks), who has a late-episode run-in with Malvo. While it is difficult to say how the ebb and flow of characters will impact the show, the current cast is uniformly thrilling to watch. Paramount to the show’s success is the world these characters inhabit. Director Adam Bernstein captures the desolate winter and quaint nature of Bemidji with impeccable ease. Much of the show’s tension develops from Bernstein’s use of still shots, which imbue the sparse indoor and outdoor locations with an eerie and peculiar feel. Slow panning and zooming of the camera brings characters and objects in and out of focus, establishing a unique visual language for the
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FX series “Fargo” takes its atmosphere from the film. show that eschews any handheld, shaky cam feel. “Fargo” is as fun to watch for its visuals as it is for the performances. “Dilemma” ends in an intense final act that forever changes Nygaard’s life and sets the show in a fascinating direction. The episode’s events pay off in the first hour, but smartly leave enough threads hanging to build anticipation. If the show can continue with its strong performances, incredible visual style and macabre comedy, there might just be a few awards in the series’ future. Jonathon Dornbush is an editor-at-large. Email him at jdornbush@nyunews.com.
Moms share stories after punk show at Webster
and fun they had, but also to all the trouble they witnessed in New Brunswick, N.J., Stolpe and Nestor talked about the events that still influence the Moms’ music — in particular, their February EP “Blow Me,” a four-song release comprising tracks that will be on their first full-length album, due out this summer. “The song ‘Front Row Tickets to the Cockfight’ is totally inspired by New Brunswick,” Nestor said. “You’d see kids get their faces beaten in with bricks.” The EP’s tone fully reflects these issues. “The whole EP is very heavy, pretty twisted, dark, emotional,” Stolpe said. Other than New Brunswick and some personal matters, Nestor’s lyrics generally relate amusing stories written to complement the music, which the band writes collaboratively before adding words. “I write about things I think are funny,” Nestor said. “There’s this one song on the new album about a guy who makes and sells bombs then gets caught. We called it ‘Business is Booming.’ The title of our new album, ‘Buy Ameri-
can,’ is a line from that song.” Other themes on the new release include being broke, drinking, smoking, dropping out of school, joining the Navy and the 2012 apocalypse scare. Musically, the Moms are a straightforward, modern punk band. The three-piece lineup only allows the band a guitar, bass and drums, but they set themselves apart from their peers with quippy lyrics, powerfully angry live shows and non-adherence to a specific subculture or genre. “We play the blues and rock and roll, but cranked up louder and kind of out of key,” Stolpe said. The Moms will release “Buy American” this summer, an album that they take pride in. “It’s pretty much bonafide American rock and roll,” Stolpe said. “A lot of my favorite bands — Against Me!, Bayside, Taking Back Sunday — all put out really great records this year, but ours is still cooler.” Alyssa Buffenstein is a contributing writer. Email her at music@nyunews.com.
Two plays from Scottish theater company Traverse, “A Respectable Widow Takes to Vulgarity” and “Clean,” are running in repertory as part of 59E59’s Brits Off Broadway festival. Both have a sense of lightweight fun — something like a Guy Ritchie movie without the blood and guts. “Clean,” by Sabrina Mahfouz, has the heist and “A Respectable Widow,” by Douglas Maxwell, has the blue language. Together, they almost make one “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.” “Clean,” a play about three female “clean criminals” — lawbreakers who do not hurt innocent people — opens with a voiceover. Mahfouz reflects on a conversation she had at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with a video game designer about gender, concluding that she must tell the story of authentic female crime heroines. Essentially, the production aims to be “Grand Theft Auto V” without anyone running over pedestrians. This play is a gripping and rhythmically performed tale of a robbery gone almost wrong, mimicking the high drama of video game narratives. It wins back what it lacks in stage design, direction and performance with creative verbalizations and the pure pop appeal. But neither Mahfouz nor Orla O’Loughlin, who directed both plays, seems to have a sense of what video games are about, or what aspects of gender discrepancies are interesting in that medium. The playwright still manages to capture a game’s confectionary sense of fun — plus the dopamine withdrawal ache, emptiness and lack of emotional depth that comes from putting down the controller — without commenting on the formal constraints of the medium. The play would have fared better without the opening narration. “Widow” has similar notes of treacle and similarly choreographed movements, though this time they do not fit the complexities of the script. “Widow” plays the comic premise to full potential, portraying a well-bred patron of the arts who takes up profanity lessons after her husband’s funeral, providing language that is as colorful as the script of “Clean” is poetic. 59E59 presents many comedies at its Brits off Broadway festival, and these two Edinburgh offerings are passably funny, if not much more. Alexander Tsebelis is a contributing writer. Email him at theater@nyunews.com.
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Stockpiling of flu drugs should continue By TESS WOOSLEY
The Cochrane Collaboration, an independent non-profit organization that reviews health information, released a report last week on the antiviral influenza treatment drugs Tamiflu and Relenza. The report examined both published studies and previously unreported trial data. The review confirmed that the drugs shorten the duration of flu-like symptoms. However, the drugs are less effective than previously thought and do not reduce transmission or complications associated with the flu. The organization then went on to criticize governments that have stockpiled Tamiflu in order to prepare for a pandemic. While the analysis sheds light on the importance of accessible data, Cochrane has made some excessive claims based on it. The United States has spent $1.5 billion stockpiling Tamiflu, and the United Kingdom has spent $710 million. The initial decision by the United States to stockpile was made in 2006, based on studies showing a significant reduction in symptom time. The Tamiflu website states that the drug reduces symptoms up to 1.3 days, or 30 percent, faster than a con-
trol group, but the Cochrane review estimated it only reduces symptoms by half a day in adults. The authors went on to compare Tamiflu’s effect to those that Tylenol might have. This comparison has raised concerns that the money spent on Tamiflu was wasted and should have been used on health initiatives more efficiently. Critics of the study have come from both the pharmaceutical industry and the medical field. U.K. Medical Director Daniel Thurley said the statistical analysis used by Cochrane led researchers to “systematically underestimate the benefits” of the antiviral drugs. Others have pointed out that the reduction of symptoms seen is substantial enough to warrant their use, and that the authors clear position against stockpiling may have influenced the work. But the heaviest criticism involves the design of the
review, which only looked at randomized, placebo-controlled trials. These criteria exclude observational studies of patients who have already been admitted to the hospital with the flu. One of the studies showed a significant reduction in adult mortality. There is no doubt that this report is a useful and informative review, but it is not sufficient to support Cochrane’s call for governments to suspend stockpiling. Until there are better treatments and the flu is far less common, governments need to have a plan in place for a pandemic flu that includes treatment. Even if Tamiflu cannot reduce the transmission of the virus, it definitively reduces both the time people are affected by symptoms and the mortality of the infection. In a pandemic year, this could save millions of lives. Review studies like the ones Cochrane performs are critical to the progress of health policy but must be inclusive of all the data before jumping to conclusions that could have large-scale implications. Tess Woosley is a staff columnist. Scientific Society is published every Tuesday. Email her at opinion@nyunews.com.
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De Blasio must honor promises at Skirball By OMAR ETMAN
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will participate in a conversation on April 17 at the Skirball Center for the Performing Arts as part of the Speakers on the Square series. As the new-mayor-smell vanishes, it is time for de Blasio to get to work and begin tackling the city’s endless to-do list. During this week’s discussion, he will reveal the issues that he plans to prioritize in the coming years, both in the city and at NYU. As de Blasio learns to manage the duties of the office, he must not betray the promises he made to New York City’s residents during his campaign. This includes his commitment to mend the gap between the city’s wealthy and poor. In addition to the citywide problems that will be discussed — the lack of arts in high school education, charter schools, enormous homelessness numbers, unmanageable cost of living — the mayor will be questioned on issues pertaining to the NYU community. If asked for comment on the NYU 2031 expansion plan — and it is likely that he will be — de Blasio must
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be careful but strong-willed in his response. An NYU graduate himself, de Blasio has a long history and healthy relationship with the university, and he has previously expressed public support for NYU 2031. But more than his loyalty to his alma mater, de Blasio has the expectations of the city’s people to meet. On Thursday, those people will be frustrated Greenwich Village residents who have felt silenced by NYU’s powerful, moneyed administration. Though it would be politically wise for de Blasio to rhetorically subvert the question, it would be more honorable and brave for him to reject the merits of NYU 2031 that NYU President John Sexton and the Board of Trustees want us to believe in. During his first weeks in office,
de Blasio appointed several NYU faculty to high-level positions in his administration, raising concerns over their potential influence on the mayor’s view toward the school’s planned expansion. A strong stance in opposition to the plan would quell any fear among Village residents that his appointments hold undue weight. NYU’s expanding student body, faculty and academic programs need more room to grow, but corrupting the Village is not the right way to attain it. De Blasio must not worry about his allegiance to any institution or individual in crafting his responses for Thursday. His focus should be on upholding the duties of mayor while furthering the goals he presented while campaigning last year. Supporting a heedless, excessive expansion in the middle of one of New York City’s most historic neighborhoods only perpetuates the “tale of two cities” he warned against. Omar Etman is a staff columnist. Omar’s Oration is published every Tuesday. Email him at oetman@nyunews.com.
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E-cigarette commercials for children must stop
A new study by the Democratic members of Congress has demonstrated what many in the public health community feared about e-cigarettes: companies are now actively marketing to children and teenagers. E-cigarette companies are heavily promoting the new devices to teen non-smokers by introducing fruit flavors and advertising on social media. An addiction to nicotine is akin to an addiction to alcohol, and e-cigarettes must be treated just as other tobacco products when promoted to children and teenagers. A ban on any form of advertising must be introduced to ensure that what was once a successful new solution to a public health problem does not spiral out of control among the city’s youth. A study published in The Lancet found that e-cigarettes, both with and without nicotine, were relatively effective at helping smokers quit. Participants in the study who smoked e-cigarettes with nicotine were better able to abstain from cigarettes than participants who used nicotine patches. However, when applied to a younger demographic, they serve as a gateway rather than as a deterrent to smoking. Regulation of where they can be used and how they can be marketed to consumers is necessary to prevent young people from misusing e-cigarettes. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg spent much of his time in office supporting laws to combat public health concerns. At the end of his 12-year term, Bloomberg supported the New York City Council when it voted to expand the ban on smoking cigarettes in public spaces to include e-cigarettes. This decision, met with both praise and criticism, served as the start of an initiative to regulate the use of a largely unfamiliar product. The implementation of a more stringent approach can push regulation further than it extended under Bloomberg’s tenure, and de Blasio should make it a priority. Addiction is not the only negative side effect of nicotine use. It causes an increase in blood pressure and can damage blood vessels. In the long term, nicotine is associated with a narrowing of the arteries and an increased risk of heart attack. E-cigarettes are a useful tool against the extensive health problems associated with smoking but are only beneficial to those who have previously failed to quit. By targeting youths, e-cigarette companies are introducing a harmful substance to a demographic that was not previously exposed to these products. This group needs to be protected from nicotine addiction in the same way it is protected from cigarettes. Limiting e-cigarette advertisements is a justified and reasonable measure in ensuring that they are used in ways that best promote public health.
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WSN Exclusive: Nets Mason Plumlee talks rookie year By AICHA FALL
As the NBA’s regular season comes to an end, the Brooklyn Nets are preparing for their first round matchup against the Chicago Bulls in the playoffs. Star rookie and Nets center Mason Plumlee shared his sentiments about his first pro season. Plumlee is currently ranked third on the Rookie of the Year ladder and entered the public consciousness after his game-winning block on the Miami Heat’s Lebron James. He has been dubbed a huge steal, drafted in at number 22 but becoming a key contributor to the Nets’ winning season. Q: What have been the major differences between playing college basketball and being in the pro league? A: Off the court, there’s a lot more free time. I don’t have to look forward to class, so I spend the same amount of time in the gym, but when I’m not in the gym I have all day free. When I’m not traveling I come home and have to find something to do to stay productive. On the court has been an easier transition for me. Although everyone is a bigger, better and stronger athlete, the way the NBA game is officiated I think has suited my style of play very well. Q: How would you describe your experience as a rising star during NBA All-Star Weekend?
A: I had no idea how much fun All-Star Weekend was going to be. All the guys told me I should want to make the rookie sophomore game because it’s a blast. My teammate Joe [Johnson] let me go down there with him on his plane, so I felt like a real AllStar even though I was in the rising stars game. All the same, it was a good time. My brother was there and a couple of my friends came. Q: How did you work toward the goal of being a participant in All-Star Weekend as a rookie? A: What really got me there was the opportunity I’ve had on the court. Jason [Kidd] decided to play me and gave me a chance to prove myself. From there, I had good enough numbers to get invited. Q: Your hustle on the offensive glass got you a nice spot on the NBA rookie ladder for the 2013-14 season, how do you react to all the news about your chance of being the rookie of the year? A: It’s an honor to be considered for it. I would be surprised with my numbers if I won it, but at the same time to be in that conversation is always a privilege. Q: What are your thoughts on Jason Kidd as a coach? How has he influenced your development this season? A: Jason’s been great. I think
he has figured it out quick as a coach. He has always had control of the locker room. Everyone respects him. He has brought me along very well, always had good communication with me in letting me know exactly what he wants. He’s easy to play for. Q: What would you say is your biggest weakness as a player? What mistakes do you often make on the court? A: I would say the biggest thing right now is just knowing the coverage. Defensively I’ve improved throughout the season, but the terminologies and schemes are a lot different in the NBA. When you have a Carmelo Anthony, James Harden or a Kevin Durant on offense, guys that are just pure scorers, you have to know how to help efficiently.
Q: Besides your teammates, what other NBA players influence your game? A: My brother [Phoenix Sun’s Miles Plumlee] is an influence on my game. I watch how he scores on teams and the opportunities he gets, and I look for the same ones when we play the opponents he’s played. Q: With the season wrapping up, how do you feel you have improved as a rookie playing on a team with so many veterans? What have you learned from them? A: First of all, [Kevin Garnett]
and Paul [Pierce] have been the best in terms of work habits. Their regimen doesn’t change, win or lose, start of the season or end of the season. They get to the gym at the same time and are just very professional about how they handle their business. That’s the main thing I’ve taken away from them. But, at the same time, they have been very helpful in talking to me about how I spend my free time, how I carry myself on the road trips and how I spend my money. So, unlike most veterans, they have a lot of interest in what I’m doing outside of the team. Having guys who are really in their prime like Deron [Williams] and Joe [Johnson] on the court, I can learn from them. I pick up things from everybody, but those two guys in particular have played really well at this stretch, and they’ve helped me with my game, too. Q: What team do you think will be the toughest to beat in the playoffs, besides Miami? A: First of all, I don’t think Miami will be the toughest to beat. I think the Pacers will be the toughest, because so far when we’ve played them we haven’t been able to figure them out and win. We are 4-0 against the Heat, so I think that matchup, just based on the regular season, looks better. But, in a series with Indi-
ana, I think we’d figure it out. Q: What do you think has been the most vital strategy that has gotten your team to the playoffs? A: The biggest thing is we went small in January. We started playing four guards. Paul has really stretched the defense and opened things up for the other perimeter players. We’re getting our rotations down now, and guys are comfortable with their minutes. So, overall, we’re really hitting our stride going into the playoffs. Q: How have you worked to prove yourself a s a rookie on a veteran team, on and off the court? A: They definitely give me lots of opportunities to prove myself. They have a lot of extra stuff I have to do. Carry bags, make them peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before the game, a lot of little errands to run on the road and things to keep me busy. If you get their towels, bags and water for guys it’s not so much about that, but Paul knows if I can remember to get him a towel after every game then I can remember to rotate on help on defense, so it’s really bigger than the towel, you know? Aicha Fall is a contributing writer. Email her at sports@nyunews.com.
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