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Social Media keeps NYU students connected

NYC remains top travel attraction

By Terri Burns

By Margaret Eby

A new interactive media coalition, hashtagNYU, aims to unite students campus-wide. Through the use of various social media platforms, such as Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and YouTube, hashtagNYU keeps students updated on activities around campus.

“HashtagNYU is an exciting vehicle that will allow students to communicate directly,” said Mark Wais, vice president for Student Affairs.

“By students, for the students,” said Erin Callihan, the director of Interactive Media Communications.

This summer, incoming freshmen were able to participate in the “One Word. One World.” photo and video competition, where students were given the opportunity to introduce themselves to the NYU community by creating photos and videos.

“I am so impressed by all of the

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Despite the financial downturn, New York City’s tourism industry barely suffered last year. And there’s no indication the city is slowing down any time soon.

The record number of 50 million tourists and the title of “Top Business Destination” from Jetabroad proves the city deserves the honor.

In addition to being named a top location for corporate meetings and conferences by Jetabroad, New York also came in second in the U.S. Vacations category in US News’ 2012-2013 “Best Vacations” list, which ranks destinations by regions.

In a press release, Jetabroad attributed the high rank of New York City to venue availability, strong transport links, worldclass networking opportunities Jonathan Tan/WSN

New York City was ranked the top location for corporate meetings and conferences in the U.S.

NBC’s ‘New Normal’ breaks genre norms

By Alyssa Santiago “The New Normal” unapologetically breaks the mold for what is considered a traditional family comedy. Courtesy of “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy, this new NBC sitcom features a young, successful gay couple seeking a surrogate mother to help them start their own family. They become mixed up in the surrogate mother’s life, however, forming an even more extended and non-traditional family.

The show focuses on partners Bryan and David. Bryan, played by Andrew Rannells from “Girls” and “The Book of Mormon,” is the more dramatic, shopping-addicted, diva-quot-

ing, stereotypical partner while David — Justin Bartha from “The Hangover” — is the football-watching, dog-loving guy’s guy. Judging by the pilot alone, the two characters seem to occupy opposite ends of the spectrum of gay male stereotypes, but hopefully they will develop over the next few episodes into more complex — and interesting — personalities.

After Bryan decides that a baby would be the perfect accessory, the two decide they are ready for parenthood. It’s a bit implausible for Bryan and David to suddenly start a family after just one simple conversation,

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Seas part for NYC’s first water cafe

By Michelle Lim

New York City’s infamous tap water is flowing down a new path.

Molecule, located in the East Village, made its debut on July 14 as the first water café in the city.

Inspired by a water store in California, Molecule serves tap water that is filtered through a $20,000 patent-pending eight-stage filter, which produces water of extraordinary purity. Customers can also add vitamins, minerals, electrolytes, alkalinity and plant-based supplements to create a custom bottle of water.

Established by owner Adam Ruhf and co-owner Alex Venet, Molecule’s vision is to not only provide the city with healthy and reliable water, but also to limit the waste product of bottled water.

“Bottled water is a very carbon

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Molecule offers highly purified water for its customers. and waste-intensive system, and tap water contains things we might not want to drink,” Ruhf said. “Our water is healthy for people and the planet,” Molecule, also known as The Water Café, has been open for less than two months but has already received impressive reactions. Patrons from all over the city are bringing suitcases filled with containers to refill with the in-demand pure water, which costs $3 per gallon. Other popular

choices include the Energy Blend, priced at $2 per serving, Vitamin B Complex, which costs $1 per serving, and Alkalinity, which costs $1 for one gallon.

Ruhf said his favorite combination is the Anti-Inflammatory, which contains tumeric, boswellia, white willow bark and holy basil, but encourages customers to create their own

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1. Beyond Sushi makes vegetarian rolls so beautiful you won’t want to eat them. The menu has high-concept options — whiskey-marinated mustard seeds, for example — but the prices stay affordable at $5 to $8 for eight rolls and extras, including sauce. The interior is as composed as the food, with a tiny kitchen nestled next to the register so you can watch them work underneath slanted wooden beams. Feed your inner garden. Beyond Sushi is located at 229 E. 14 St.

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3. Though “The Walking Dead’s” third season premieres in a few weeks, a much better story about the zombie apocalypse is currently being turned into a movie. “Warm Bodies,” the debut novel of author Isaac Marion, is told from the perspective of a zombie named R. The compelling zombie story is filled with emotion, inspiration and great characters; the qualities “The Walking Dead” has been desperately trying to develop for years.

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2. A striking example of onscreen chemistry, artful writing and classic black-and-white film-making, “Possessed” (1931) is a must-see for any film aficionado. Showcasing the talents of a young Clark Gable and Joan Crawford, this unconventional romantic drama explores the many factors limiting social mobility by following an ambitious, love-struck couple — an acquired taste worth acquiring.

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4. The most recent season of NBC’s underappreciated comedy, “Parks & Recreation,” was released on DVD and Netflix last week. Whether watching it for the first time or returning to your favorite episodes, it’s definitely worth watching. Season four is the show’s best so far, with great performances from the entire cast and memorable guest stars like Paul Rudd.

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7 – 8:30 p.m Fifth Avenue between East 50th and East 51st streets

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Lincoln Center’s Josie Robertson Plaza at Columbus Avenue and West 64th Street

Sunset to sunrise West and Morris streets

St. Patrick’s Cathedral 9/11 Memorial Concert

A free concert will be given by the Young People’s Chorus of New York, the New York Choral Society and the Cathedral Choir of St. Patrick.

The Table of Silence Project 9/11 In a routine that symbolizes peace and tolerance, dancers will utilize silence, music and movement to call for a unification of humanity.

The Tribute in Light

The annual spectacle of 88 7,000-watt xenon light bulbs will coalesce into two 48-foot squares, in memory of the two fallen World Trade Center Towers. The beams of light will illuminate up to four miles in the sky.

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Ben & Jerry’s sued Rodax Distributors, an adult movie producing company, for mimicking some of the company’s most popular ice cream flavors as titles. “Boston Cream Pie” was changed to “Boston Cream Thighs,” and “Chocolate Fudge Brownie” to “Chocolate Fudge Babes.”

According to the lawsuit, the DVD covers also imitate the ice cream packaging. Ben & Jerry’s is asking the court for monetary coverage and for Rodax Distributors to stop producing their line of movies, which is titled “Ben & Cherry’s,” because the series infringes on its trademarks.

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New management eases transition for Stuy Town residents

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By Claire Zajdel

Two New Yorkers travel world on quest for ideas

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Stuyvesant Town, a residential community located near campus, recently underwent a big change.

On Sept. 1, the management at Stuy Town and Peter Cooper Village changed hands from Rose Associates, Inc. to CompassRock Real Estate, which are both subsidiaries of CWCapital.

CompassRock already manages a few other multi-family properties in Manhattan, but has never managed a residential community the size of Stuy Town until now.

According to city council member Dan Garodnick, who represents the residents of Stuy Town, the effects of the management transition are yet to be seen.

“The jury is still out about the transition,” councilman Garodnick said. “The new management company is unknown and untested.

We have to be vigilant to make sure that there is no decline in maintenance.”

CWCaptial, however, assured that the transition to the new company would be seamless. In a statement, Managing Director of CWCapital Andrew MacArthur assured that operations would improve at Stuy Town.

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Stuyvesant Town is a large, private residential community. institutional experience and national-best practices to the management of the property,” MacArthur said. “In connection with the on-site team, we look forward to a continued focus on improving operations and services for our residents.”

Steinhardt junior Elizabeth Kryshak is one of the many NYU students living in Stuy Town. She confirmed the transition has been minimal so far.

“From what I have seen thus far in living here for approximately three weeks, I think that the entire complex is run very well,” Kryshak said. “It is a very clean and safe space that has a wide variety of residents of all ages. I know that we received a brief, standard letter in the mail in regards to the management switch, however, there has not been anything more

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HashtagNYU informs, engages students talent that went into the contest,” said Nora Rickey, a Tisch freshman and competition finalist.

The competition had more than 200 submissions, and finalists’ work was played in a video during the Welcome Week Presidential Welcome and Reality Show.

“The amount of ingenuity and talent in the submissions was overwhelming in the best way, but I think one of the most exciting parts of ‘One Word.

One World.’ was each student’s fearless effort to be an active part of our community before setting foot on campus,” said Guido Ditto, creative strategist for hashtagNYU. In addition, finalists attended the Rubin Residence Hall Penthouse for a reception honoring their competition submissions.

This year, hashtagNYU plans to have more students involved with NYU social media by launching Community 2.0, an initiative that aims to further enrich the NYU social media community.

Community 2.0 will host various activities oriented to get students connected through social media.

By creating a Community 2.0 team, hashtagNYU will also allow more students to participate in the social media movement. NYU is giving students the chance to interact with social media through

job opportunities.

Wednesday, Sept. 12, is the final day NYU students can apply for a social media internship with the hashtagNYU department. More than 300 applications have already been submitted.

Nick Jensen, manager of Marketing of Communications and Web-Based Technologies, said he is excited for Community 2.0 and the department’s future interns.

“There are a lot of applications,” Jensen said. “We are looking for new people to be the face of the office of interactive media, created to establish digital community,” Jensen communicated with NYU students throughout the summer to inform them of the social media opportunities the university has to offer.

According to Jensen, hashtagNYU plans to shrink the psychological size and humanize the NYU population.

Callihan hopes the students will transform hashtagNYU into something long-term.

“The future of hashtagNYU will be dictated by students and interns,” Callihan said.

“It’s about what they want, not what we want. So we just have to wait and see.”

Terri Burns is a contributing writer. Email her at university@nyunews.com.

direct than that.”

Stuy Town resident Sofia BlackD’Elia agrees that the management continues to be supportive.

“I can say that management has been helpful and attentive throughout our move, always available for any questions we have,” BlackD’Elia said. “The building seems to be in good condition.”

However, according to Garodnick, there have been many changes in Stuy Town in the past few years, and residents aren’t looking forward to another.

“Residents are wary because there has been so much change in the community for so long,” Garodnick said. “They’re looking to live in a stable environment.”

Claire Zajdel is a deputy city/state editor. Email her at czajdel@nyunews.com.

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Amidst the clutter of ambitious street performers, dubious touristmap salesmen and charitable dogooders who only want a few minutes of your time, there are new types of peddlers in town. But they are not asking for your money or even for very much of your time; Kevin Boyle and Rick Horan of IdeasImprov want only your ideas.

“We’re not trying to push or sell anything,” said Kevin Boyle, a native of Rockaway Beach, NY. Boyle and Horan spent the last year taking to the streets to talk to thousands of people from all over the world. The duo records the ideas for their project. IdeasImprov began as a hobby about a year ago, with Boyle and Haraan posting the ideas they received on their YouTube and Podcast channels and website, ideasimprov.com.

From his experience, Boyle said people who are often looked to for innovative concepts, such as businessmen and marketers, are the least creative, while the most interesting ideas have come from artists, engineers or youth. Boyle deems these individuals, “the most creative people in the world.”

IdeasImprov is not just con-

fined to New York. Boyle’s brother Terry, an NYU alumnus, works on IdeasImprov from the sands of Miami, Florida, and friends of Boyle panned pedestrians for ideas in cities as far as Sydney, Australia.

In response to the many questions he receives, Boyle said, “We just want to spread ideas.”

William J. Baumol, a professor of Entrepreneurship at Stern School of Business, believes IdeasImprov is a great idea itself.

“By definition, there cannot be a standard path to successful innovation,” Baumol said. “The only way that works is [the] encouragement of individuals who are oriented toward thinking for themselves.”

But Gallatin senior Samantha Smith, head of NYU’s Entrepreneurship Festival, said she cannot see the project becoming larger than a clipshow on YouTube. She said more businesslike steps, including planning and incorporation, cannot be skipped.

“Ideas are dime a dozen ... at most, [this] will just help people realize that having an idea isn’t enough,” Smith said. “It takes planned action,” Andrew Karpan is a contributing writer. Email him at cstate@nyunews.com.

University launches initiative to connect international community

By Caterina Cestarelli

In 1892, chemist Louis Pasteur wrote a letter to NYU Chancellor Henry Mitchell MacCracken, encouraging student exchange between NYU and institutions of higher education in France.

That was 120 years ago. Now, NYU thrives as a Global Network University leader, with 13 alternative academic centers, including NYU Abu Dhabi and NYU Shanghai, which is scheduled to open next fall. There has been an increasing number of international students at the university, and over 40 percent of undergraduates study abroad. This number is increasing every year.

This year, the university launched an internalization initiative to give people an opportunity to become more involved within the community of international students and to encourage more students to participate in study abroad programs.

This included the NYU Passport Drive during Welcome Week, which encouraged all students to get a passport by facilitating the study abroad application process and allowed them to take passport photos for free. Residence halls, dining halls and other main campus buildings are also adapting to the university’s internationalization process. Many buildings

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The number of international students has increased at NYU. display flags and maps from all of the abroad locations as well as their respective time zones.

As part of the initiative, Allen McFarlane, the newly appointed assistant vice president for Outreach and Engagement, will begin meeting individually with each incoming international student this fall semester.

“It helps international students be part of the community and feel at home at NYU,” McFarlane said.

McFarlane also said efforts to incorporate international students into the NYU community are not new to the school, but are a continuation of a process that started years ago.

International students also have the possibility of substituting their expository writing requirement with international workshops, which is designed for students whose first language is not English.

Stern freshman Mike Kim, originally from Korea, said this new class option gave him a special opportunity to meet students from around the globe.

“Everyone looked around and asked each other, ‘Where are you from?’” Kim said.

Caterina Cestarelli is a contributing writer. Email her at university@nyunews.com.

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‘The New Normal’ delivers stunning cast, original comedy but the show is filled with such spontaneous decisions.

Bryan and David find the perfect surrogate in Goldie (Georgia King). After putting her life on hold when she unexpectedly became a teenage mother, Goldie decides to seek a better life for her and her 8-year-old daughter.

With this new outlook on life, she suddenly decides to become a surrogate mother for the couple. However, Goldie’s homophobic, racist grandmother, Jane (Ellen Barkin) will do anything to prevent this from happening. Her character is reminiscent of Sue, the “Glee” character played by Jane Lynch, rattling off the same offensive and biting jokes that always stray far from political correctness. The tension between Jane and Goldie is often hilarious, but it also reveals Jane’s mistrust and anxiety concerning the modern world.

The show explores issues faced specifically by gay couples, such as when Bryan and David have to decide who will be the biological father to their child. However, it also reflects on the questions all couples ask themselves when starting a family: Am I going to be a good parent? Am I really ready for this?

Premiering on Tuesday, Sept. 11, “The New Normal” is a fresh take on a rapidly changing society. The show pushes boundaries and tries to teach viewers that as long as two people love each other, they should be able to start a family. For a comedy with an overt message, it brings plenty of laughs and heartfelt moments that can be easily enjoyed by anyone.

Alyssa Santiago is a contributing writer. Email her at entertainment@nyunews.com.

Bob Dylan storms back with ‘Tempest’

By Alison Wallach

Today’s musicians should take note of the complicated combination of styles Bob Dylan uses to craft his newest album, “Tempest.” With elements of jazz, blues, country, folk and rock blending seamlessly with Dylan’s persistent lyrical genius, “Tempest” proves to be yet another jewel in his collection of 35 studio albums.

“Tempest” paints a disturbing picture with such tumultuous themes as violence, death, hardship and hard-won romance — messages that reach a crescendo of intensity as Dylan’s raspy voice pairs with haunting instrumentals.

Beginning with bluesy, oldfashioned rock in “Duquesne Whistle,” Dylan invites the listener in with upbeat instrumentals. When he takes a sentimental look at lost love in the slow-tempo “Soon After Midnight” and “Long and Wasted Years,” the indignant attitude harkens back to the 1965 classic “Highway 61 Revisited,” emphasizing Dylan’s relentless vitality.

The album’s title track creates an eerie evocation of the sinking of the Titanic, as the use of an accordion and fiddle make for an unusually live-

ly song about death and destruction sung in the form of an Irish drinking tune. Although the song lacks a chorus, Dylan captures the listener’s attention for all 13 minutes and 54 seconds in a testament to his exquisite storytelling ability.

Closing with a tribute to John Lennon titled, “Roll on John,” “Tempest” wraps up its chaotic tale with a reflective, sentimental piece that speaks to the reverence Dylan still holds for Lennon.

While Lennon “burn[s] so bright,” and his music still does to this day, the hole that Lennon’s loss has created in the music world is conveyed by Dylan’s strained, tearful tribute.

A rumor circulated for a time that “Tempest” would be Dylan’s last album, just as “The Tempest” is recognized as Shakespeare’s final play. Dylan, however, dispelled these rumors — much to the relief of his fans. For Bob Dylan fans and anyone who appreciates meaningful music at a time when vapid pop songs dominate, “Tempest’s” power will roll through you and leave an indelible mark.

Alison Wallach is a contributing writer.

Contact her at music@nyunews.com.

‘Teen Mom’ ends on high note despite controversial journey

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‘Teen Mom’ has enjoyed ratings success in the face of criticism.

By Kaitlin Gu After four seasons of “Teen Mom” and one episode each of “16 and Pregnant,” the four original moms — Maci Bookout, Farrah Abraham, Catelynn Lowell and Amber Portwood — bid their farewells in a final Dr. Drew special on Sept. 11. The two-part reunion recap allows the girls to show how they have matured during this long, transformative process and gives MTV a chance to plug some last-minute messages on growing up in the face of adversity.

Throughout the years, regardless of the ups and downs the four girls — now women — faced, “Teen Mom” never diminished in popularity. It began with MTV’s hit show “16 and Pregnant,” which then inspired numerous spin-offs including “Teen Mom,”

“Teen Mom 2” and TLC’s new take, “High School Moms.” Now there is a “Teen Mom 3” in the works, as well as a rumored spinoff show for fan-favorite Maci.

“Teen Mom” took four average girls, struggling to balance motherhood with their teenage lifestyles, and turned them into celebrities. Most of them can be seen on magazine covers, speaking at various events and interacting with their many Twitter followers. However, this newfound fame also brought an unexpected responsibility. For millions of viewers, most of whom are young adults, “Teen Mom” had an enormous influence on many women who are close to the cast members’ age.

Though the show’s ratings remained consistently high, its critical reception has always been mixed. In December 2011, Enter-

tainment Weekly published an article about the contrasting views on “Teen Mom.” In response to the magazine’s claim that “Teen Mom” was glamorizing teenage pregnancy, MTV published notes from the Center for Disease Control that showed birth rates for teens were at an all-time low. But that didn’t change many parents’ stance against “Teen Mom,” especially those on the Parents Television Council. The PTC did have valid concerns, mainly that “Teen Mom” sets a bad example, but the show was never intended to turn the girls into role models.

“Teen Mom” ushered in an era of heavy media coverage for teen pregnancy, which in turn was accompanied by a great deal of controversy. People saw these girls as the faces of teenage pregnancy in America, and some saw it as a misrepresentation of American youth or a glorification of teenaged pregnancy. But “Teen Mom” is not a reality shared by most of its viewers. It has served as a constant source of entertainment, offering a glimpse of an existence to which most viewers cannot fully relate. In the end, despite the negativity, the franchise and its leading ladies show no signs of declining in popularity.

Kaitlin Gu is a contributing writer. Email her at entertainment@nyunews.com.

‘Francine’ fails to break through

By Suzanne Egan

Currently playing for a limited time at the Museum of Modern Art, “Francine” is the creation of filmmaking duo Brian M. Cassidy and Melanie Shatzky. The film stars Academy Award-winner Melissa Leo as Francine, a middle-aged woman struggling to adjust to normal life after serving time in a women’s correctional facility.

The opening scene shows Francine in a prison shower. She seems peaceful and relaxed until the water abruptly shuts off, reminding her that she has no control over her life. Freedom brings her little comfort — she is overwhelmed by noise and unnerved by everyday social interactions.

Her anxiety subsides only when she is around animals.

Not much is revealed about Francine. The immediate questions of why she was imprisoned and whether she has a family are never answered, and her future plans are never revealed. Francine is as guarded with the audience as with the other characters.

Consequently, the movie’s lack of personality and direction make for a dull character study that

feels much longer than its actual 74-minute running time.

Luckily for Cassidy and Shatzky, Leo breathes some much-needed life into the story. As Francine feeds her dogs and brushes horses at a local barn, her gentle, restrained emotions hint at thoughts and feelings she cannot bring herself to show to others.

Unfortunately, Leo’s performance doesn’t overcome the film’s many inconsistencies.

Francine’s relationships with other people alternate between distant and intimate without any explanation or pattern, and her ultimate deterioration is so quick and borderline-nonsensical that the viewer is left feeling just as confused as Francine.

The inconsistency also extends to the production of the film.

Motifs appear in the first half of the movie but don’t pay off in the conclusion. Microphones and film equipment are visible, lights are not well-balanced and the sound goes from near-silent to jarringly loud without any pattern or purpose. Cassidy has explained that emotional truth was a higher priority than production value when they were shooting the film, but one must

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Leo’s performance cannot overcome the film’s flaws. wonder why the director had to choose between the two.

Ultimately, “Francine” showcases a solid performance from Leo, but the film has little else to offer. It is not entertaining enough to satisfy mass audiences, and its technical elements are too sloppy to impress film buffs.

Suzanne Egan is a contributing writer. Email her at film@nyunews.com.

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1. Tiberias, 45 E. 34th St. This midtown restaurant offers a wide variety of kosher food. In addition to Italian and American cuisine, Tiberias serves Japanese dishes, such as tempura and sushi.

With a menu that includes pancakes and omelettes, make Tiberias your spot for weekend brunches.

Plus, it’s open 24 hours, six days a week.

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Kosher dining for the cost-conscious

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Eating kosher in the city can be difficult, especially if you’re trying to find kosher restaurants with reasonable prices. Here are five kosher eateries that have proven to be both delicious and wallet-friendly.

taurant. The downside here is that there are Upper East Side prices attached to some of these dishes. But no worries, 18 has hearty soups and sides that will only set you back $5 to $7. If you’re willing to splurge for a great burger or pastrami sandwich, this place is definitely worth checking out.

3. Bravo Kosher Pizza 1367 Broadway There are many pizza joints around, but finding the perfect kosher slice can be frustrating.

Thankfully, Bravo Kosher Pizza offers New York and Chicagostyle pies at competitive prices.

This place is sure to please even the most budget-conscious diner.

4. Circa, 22 W. 33rd St. Because Circa offers createyour-own salad, pasta and pizza options, it is one of the most customer-friendly kosher restaurants around. Located near Herald Square, this reasonably priced eatery also offers breakfast, baked goods and a variety

of signature sandwich options.

Not to mention everything on Circa’s menu is under $10. Fill up on the cream cheese and lox, and your stomach will be as full as your wallet.

5. The Kosher Café at Weinstein dining hall 5-11 University Place Kosher Café offers delicious meals in a friendly environment that is in a convenient location for NYU students. Meat dishes are served Monday, Wednes-

day, Friday and Sunday. Daily meals are served on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Special features include an omelette station, cereal bar and pizza.

“The Kosher Café is really convenient, and the food is good, [and] really high quality,” said Tali Sved, a sophomore in the College of Nursing. “At any event that is run by the university, there’s a kosher option.

They’re really accommodating.”

Upstein closes for Shabbat on Friday evenings.

Keerthi Harishankar is a staff writer. Email her at dining@nyunews.com.

NYU alum finds food industry success

By Angel Chang

Customer experience is of the utmost significance when it comes to the hospitality industry — especially through the eyes of entrepreneurial powerhouse and marketing genius Margaret Zakarian. Zakarian is one of the owners of The Lambs Club, a premier New York City restaurant.

She focuses on conceptualizing and marketing the perceptibility of her business ventures.

“It’s 80 percent about the atmosphere, and only 20 percent about the food,” Zakarian said. “A lot of planning goes into every detail that the customers are seeing, touching and experiencing, because we cater to the diner’s experience.”

An NYU alumna who majored in Theater at Tisch School of the Arts and received a minor in Entertainment Marketing at Stern School of Business, Zakarian comes from a family of entrepreneurs and sees the business world as part of her DNA. She started her unexpected restauranteur career when she took a po-

sition fresh out of college at the 60 Thompson Hotel where she managed breakfast and room service.

“The group I worked with [while at the hotel] also owned Republic, a restaurant that I frequented often with my friends, and whose vision I extremely admired,” she said.

After 60 Thompson Hotel, Zakarian began working for the infamous nightclub and lounge, Lotus. It was here that she grasped the value of authenticity.

“It’s important, while branding and marketing a venue, to stay true to your message,” Zakarian said.

By the time she left Lotus, she was running the event planning department, which was in charge of booking disc jockeys. She was also one of the earliest to join the Meatpacking District Initiative, an association for transforming the region into the city’s playground and promoting it as a tourist destination.

But most importantly, the initiative is in charge of protecting the neighborhood’s essence.

In addition to her role as an owner of The Lambs Club, Zakarian and

her husband, Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian, own the restaurant Country.

Country houses a casual, cozy café and formal dining space — both of which are defined by elegant constructions married with modern elements. The ever-evolving Zakarian brand is in the midst of developing home and lifestyle products, as well as fine wine.

Despite her hectic professional life, Zakarian makes time for her other passions: travel writing and photography. Her work has been featured in many publications, including the Daily and the Travel Curator.

Lindsay Forbes, an NYU alumna and former hostess at The Lambs Club, said her favorite part about her job was the staff.

“Everyone was so friendly and had such interesting stories,” Forbes said. “Also, the management really knows food, wine and the restaurant business, and they encouraged everyone to learn as much as they could.”

Angel Chang is a staff writer.

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What’s in your fridge?

By Kathryn Jones Nut Butter Creamy or chunky, Buesser defines nut butter as, “anything that ... the ingredients [say] contains only nuts, or you can make it yourself at Whole Foods.” The spread benefits the body with its antioxidants and proteins, according to the blogger. Buesser enjoys mixing nut butter with fruit or creating unique sandwiches.

Carrots A staple at local food markets, carrots provide the required daily dose of vegetables while also strengthening eyesight with their beta-carotene. Carrots, combined with

other foods, make quick and easy snacks for students in between classes.

“Ok, don’t judge, but everyone does. I love putting peanut butter and chocolate together and dipping carrots into it for dessert,” Buesser said.

Plain Yogurt “I just got an ice cream maker, so I loved experimenting with healthy ice creams last summer. I decided to replace ice cream with yogurt and became hooked,” Buesser said.

She said a morning serving, mid-day smoothie or a late- night fro-yo aids the

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Molecule transforms taste of NYC tap combinations.

Steinhardt sophomore Torrence Browne, who is from Long Island, does not believe there is anything wrong with New York City’s tap water, and thinks this new water initiative seems too expensive.

“I’ve read about this café and want to go once to check it out,” Browne said. “I probably won’t go regularly, because I don’t want to spend so much money on fancy water. I was born in New York City and live in Long Island, and I know that New York has perfectly great tap water. I don’t really see the point in paying for overly priced water.”

Ruhf admits that New York’s water is comparatively good but proudly professes the company’s philosophy to “take what is available and make it better.” He claims that what the café offers is “even better, something free of

the inevitable contaminants that end up in virtually all drinking water.”

SCPS sophomore Grace Park is interested in the idea of having a clean and trustworthy experience.

“I think you can’t do much with water, but the whole concept is new, and I think I want to try it out with my friends just for fun,” Park said.

Ruhf, a Gallatin alumnus, agrees.

“In a few months, we will be able to deliver clean, eco-friendly water all over the city, and I think NYU would be one great place to launch this extension of our business,” Ruhf said.

Molecule is located on 259 E. 10 St. For more information, visit themoleculeproject.com Michelle Lim is a staff writer.

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At first glance, LSP freshman Kimberly Buesser may seem like an ordinary student. However, when the sun goes down, the aspiring nutritionist transforms into the writer behind EatRealBeReal, a food blog on WordPress that showcases her culinary talents. Buesser keeps her refrigerator stocked with a wide range of ingredients to make her healthy creations. Her favorites are items that are affordable and essential to every college student’s diet. digestion process. Though there is no limit when it comes to choices in toppings, her preferences include fruit, nuts, peanut butter, cocoa powder and honey.

Eggs Eggs from a farmer’s market are perfect any time of the day, according to Buesser.

“So versatile: you can boil them, scramble them, put them in veggie burgers, use them in baking, whip the whites or use the yolks to make ice cream. The possibilities are endless,” she said.

The nutrition enthusiast favors boiled eggs on salad and toast topped

with fried eggs and sliced tomato.

Wheat Germ Buesser, inspired by her mother and Food Network star Alton Brown, claims this ingredient is a necessity and says she always keeps wheat germ in her kitchen.

The satisfying food adds whole grains to your meals. For example, a wheat germ-infused smoothie, bowl of oatmeal or a serving of granola keeps the stomach from grumbling in morning classes.

Kathryn Jones is a contributing writer.

Email her at dining@nyunews.com.

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Commitment

Loving the long-distance relationship

By Richard Zhang Everyone knows that long-distance relationships are tough, but only those who are personally in them can feel the pain. Seeing your partner via Skype, you almost have the impulse to dive into the screen and hug him or her so tightly that he or she will never leave you.

Today, there are about 4.5 million college students who are in non-marital LDRs, but more than 70 percent of such relationships end up failing. The average long-distance relationship doesn’t last more than five months. It seems almost impossible, the pessimists conclude, to maintain romance over physical distance.

Yet, even with the words of naysayers, my former girlfriend and I maintained the relationship across the hundreds of miles between New York City and Toronto, which, so far, is only becoming ever more solid.

Yes, she is no longer my girlfriend — she is my fiancée now. And she’s still in Toronto.

In my opinion, physical distance is the only indirect factor that kills 70 percent of those relationships. After all, relationships are based on mutual feelings; mutual feelings can get across only via communication. When two people are far apart, however, communication

naturally becomes limited. The two individuals no longer live in the same world or meet the same people, and so they have fewer common things to talk about. When communication decreases, feelings don’t get expressed as well. Romance is consequentially dampened.

So if you want to survive a long-distance relationship, start communicating. Talk to your partner at least an hour per day. Share your lives: talk about the people you’ve met, the new friends you just made, the gaffes your professors made and so on. Most importantly, never be shy about romantic expressions. “I love you” or “mua” may sound cliché, but they do make the love feeling easily accessible: my fiancée and I say “I love you” to each other all the time, except it’s in Mandarin: “wo ai ni.”

To maximize the survival of an LDR, it’s extremely helpful to utilize social media. The technology revolution of the past two decades makes communication handier, and I don’t just mean that it becomes handy to talk to the other person. Verbal interaction is a major component of communication, but remember — there’s also the visual communication. Using video-calling, you are able to see your partner’s beautiful eyes, lovely smile and his or her familiar body movements, all of which can convey messages of love.

Lastly, have some faith in your relationship. Convince yourself that if you work hard, you will get through it. If you are ever doubtful, watch CNN’s documentary about Gov. Mitt Romney: Romney and his wife, Ann, were high school sweethearts. Romney left his then-girlfriend behind for Stanford College. After two and a half years in France, the couple didn’t see each other at all because Skype did not yet exist.

Now, they have been married for more than 42 years. The Romneys admitted that the distance was very painful, but their eventual union clearly shows that if you are really committed to your relationship, the day will come when you and your beloved come together.

It’s 9 p.m. Bobst is packed with diligent students at work. Echoing the sound of fingertips hitting keyboards, the building is permeated with an air of serious academics. It may have been a stressful day, but I never allow the stress to stop myself from pursuing my little romance. Putting aside the homework, I click open Skype and video-call my fiancée. When her cute face and angelic voice appear, all of the strain from the day is gone.

Richard Zhang is foreign correspondent editor. Email him at rzhang@nyunews.com.

Politics

Republicans act amateurish again

By Raquel Woodruff Last week, Democrats at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte reaffirmed what the Republican National Convention demonstrated the week before in Tampa: the hypocrisy of the GOP. While both parties were concerned with framing their rhetoric, the RNC completely lacked a clear, definitive plan for rebuilding the economy or creating jobs, and instead spent a majority of the time raving about the sputtering state of the economy under President Obama.

It is fair to say President Obama does not have business experience, which Gov. Mitt Romney milked during his speech in Tampa. With that said, it’s also fair to point out that Romney picked a vice president who spent the majority of his career in the public sector. And Romney’s experience as a businessman is marked by Bain Capital investments that inflated companies with debt while thousands lost jobs, pensions and healthcare, and employment was sent

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abroad. Not really the kind of business experience I want my president to have – especially if he won’t even release his tax returns while running for the highest office.

Romney claimed he would create 12 million new jobs, but he did not explain how. The content at the RNC was primarily disappointing economic figures, with no solid plans on how to improve them. All the GOP has done under Obama’s leadership is stall and thwart policies that would foster economic growth and implement job-destroying austerity measures to point a finger at the president for a poor economy. Republicans purposefully fought fiscal stimulus policies they once supported, like a payroll tax break, and consistently stonewalled basic maneuvers for aiding the jobless during economic crises, like unemployment insurance; exploiting effective economic measures to negotiate for more tax cuts for the nation’s millionaires and billionaires.

The same conservatives who pushed for fiscal stimulus to jump-start the economy 10 years ago snub the thought of it today. And instead of even trying to

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shape extensive job development legislation themselves, they criticize the flexible monetary measures they used to support, like state relief legislation.

Republicans have deliberately disrupted U.S. economic recovery to make Obama look bad politically. And while it may be a great campaign strategy, it is toxic for our economy. Romney claims he wanted President Obama to succeed in his acceptance speech, but he supports all the means to stop the president from doing so.

In “The Art of Rhetoric,” Aristotle said it’s easier to argue something that is good and true than something that is wrong. It sounds pretty simple, but it’s a point that gets lost in the muddy waters of heated national debate. Let it be said that it’s easier to argue for a President and a party who, despite some aggravatingly soft compromises over the past two years, want four more to secure health coverage, jobs and social rights for all people, than for a party who would keep millions of people out of work just to take one man’s job.

Raquel Woodruff is a staff columnist.

Email her at opinion@nyunews.com.

staff editorial

Drone warfare warranted in modern era Saeed al-Shihri, the second in command of al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula, was killed yesterday in Hadramawt, Yemen. While the cause of death has not yet been confirmed by the United States military, multiple Yemeni sources have stated that al-Shihri’s car was hit by a U.S. targeted drone strike. Al-Shihiri is said to have designed the faulty underwear bomb in the attempted attack aboard a flight to Detroit on Christmas day 2009.

On this solemn anniversary, the strike on an active terrorist organization that devastated lower Manhattan is a timely victory in the ongoing war on terror.

After al-Shihri was detained in Guantanamo Bay for six years and allegedly survived a drone attack in September 2011, this course of action was necessary.

Americans agree, approving of drone strikes 62 percent to 28 percent, according to the Pew Research Center’s Global Attitudes Project.

And yet, statistics regarding civilian casualties from drone strikes vary from source to source, as many missions are not reported or admitted to by the U.S. government. This PlayStation mentality is another form of absentee execution, also termed targeted killing or covert assassination, and it is unsettling.

For instance, nine days ago, an estimated 13 civilians were killed in a faulty airstrike in the city of Radaa. The U.S. has both claimed responsibility and apologized for this attack, admitting that they completely missed their target. Such deadly mistakes can serve as recruitment tools for those we aim to disarm or destroy.

The warzone is more amorphous than ever. A fight against an invisible enemy, a war on terror, that has neither a strict deadline nor confined killzone. Yet the heightened national security needs of the post9/11 era warrant the selective use of drones, as in the case of al-Shihri.

The shift towards drone warfare allows unmanned weaponized aerial vehicles to replace American soldiers in direct combat — a less costly and dangerous military tactic. The use of drones has furthered the war on terror, resulting in multiple deaths of highranking members of al-Qaeda and other terrorist organizations with minimal risk to American soldiers.

The collateral damage that results is an unfortunate fact of war.

As we look out on the two memorial flood lights beaming up from Ground Zero, it is important to remember that while these strikes may be ill-advised, we are still fighting in the memory of the thousands of Americans who died 11 years ago, and the thousands more still affected by terrorism today.

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New York City remains top travel destination despite economic downturn and tourist appeal.

“New York has long been one of the world’s central destinations for business and leisure and deserves its title as best business destination in the U.S.,” said Darin Walters, managing editor of Sydney-based Jetabroad.

In addition to its sights, shopping and cultural history, New York houses appealing elements to business travelers.

Donna Quadri-Felitti, clinical associate professor at the Preston Robert Tisch Center for Hospitality, Tourism and Sports Management, said the financial industry is alive and well in New York even with the recent recession.

“So collectively, whether it’s great institutions like NYU, Mount Sinai, Sloan Kettering, Wall Street, Time Warner,

many other media empires, all you have to do is look at this to know that in terms of business, New York is still the place to be,” Quadri-Felitti said. “Corporate travel is coming back, just as it would in any normal, economic cycle.”

Although New York City does not have the largest convention center in the country, Quadri-Felitti said the benefits of the city are a huge draw.

“Convention attendees, of course, want appropriate convention facilities, but they also want the other things that come with travel [such as] restaurants, shopping [and] cultural activities,” she added.

For some students at NYU, the benefits of New York greatly factored into their college decision. LSP freshman

Cara Scott picked the multicultural environment as one of the key reasons she chose NYU. “Being able to step outside and hear all these different languages helps to enrich my academic experience,” Scott said. “I came to New York because it is the hub of global interactions.”

Luis Lapuente, a construction worker, took a break from putting up scaffolding on University Place to share his ideas about why New York is a popular destination.

“There are many people from all over the world. That’s why people like to come here,” Lapuente said. “And everybody is nice. Everybody.”

Margaret Eby is a contributing writer.

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SPORTS

Instant replay should correct human error

By Karthik Ramakrishnan

Everybody makes mistakes, but not many New York Yankees fans are willing to forgive first-base umpire Jerry Meals for his brutally botched call that ended Saturday’s dramatic contest between the Yanks and the Baltimore Orioles. The game was broadcast on national television, and both Yankees and Orioles fans knew the call was wrong.

Blown calls are difficult to forget, especially when they occur during critical moments in important games. Saturday’s game was a big one in the battle between New York and Baltimore for the American League East Championship.

The Yankees were staging a ninth inning comeback from a one-run deficit when first baseman Mark Teixeira came up to bat. With runners on first and third, Teixeira hit a ground ball to second base and sprinted toward first. To protect his injured calf, Teixeira dove headfirst into the bag. He reached the base more than a second before the first baseman caught the ball, but to his outrage, Meals called him out, ending the game with a double play for the Orioles.

“It wasn’t even that close, that’s what’s disappointing. We’re out here battling, we’re scratching and clawing for every win, and it wasn’t close,” Teixeira said in

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Umpire Jerry Meals’ bad call cost the Yankees a chance to win.

his postgame interview.

In this tight pennant race, such a flagrantly wrong call is unacceptable. Had Teixeira been called safe, right fielder Chris Dickerson would have scored the game-tying run and the Yankees could have gone on to take the lead. The unfortunate reality of umpiring is that humans are imperfect — people will commit errors, no matter how much training they receive.

Major League Baseball should introduce replays and electronic review to account for human mistakes and to keep the game fair. Incorrect calls have changed the results of entire tournaments. For example, in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, referee Koman Coulibaly disallowed a goal

by American midfielder Maurice Edu in the 86th minute of the match between the United States and Slovenia. The call was made because a foul was committed in the box, however, electronic reviews showed no evidence of a foul made by any player. Because of the referee’s decision, the game ended as a draw instead of a historic American win.

Some critics of electronic review claim technology will extend sporting events that already seem too long. On the contrary, the technology for sports replay is extremely efficient. Umpires and referees would take no longer than a few minutes to view the replay and determine exactly what happened. In fact, electronic review could actually reduce the length of games because it will eliminate the squabbling that occurs between officials who saw the same play from different perspectives.

Other naysayers added that technology would end tradition in sports and that it strips sports of the beauty they had when they were created. But fairness is a key tenet of sports. Electronic review helps account for human error and enables officials to justly reward competitors. As technology advances and becomes ever more accurate, baseball should not be left in the dust.

Karthik Ramakrishnan is a contributing writer. Email him at sports@nyunews.com.

Murray defeats Djokovic for first Grand Slam

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Andy Murray is the first Brit to win a men’s singles Open since 1936.

By Nishad Ruparel The dog days of August mean one thing to tennis fans across the world: the start of the U.S. Open. It’s the final grand slam of every tennis season, and the culmination of a spectacular year was full of riveting drama this summer.

Just a few years ago, tennis fans and analysts alike thought the sport’s future was written in stone. Roger Federer, arguably the greatest player ever, would gracefully descend from his throne and pass the torch to Spaniard Rafael Nadal, who has persistently challenged Federer for many years.

Well, things have changed drastically since then. At the start of this year’s U.S. Open, Federer regained his number one ranking and returned to form. Rafael Nadal, however, was confined to the sidelines; his chronic injuries are beginning to take a toll on his promising career.

Serbian Novak Djokovic, the tournament’s defending champion, emerged as one of the games elite competitors. British favorite Andy Murray, once consistently inconsistent, finally seemed prime to win his first grand slam.

This year, the field flaunted some familiar faces, some of whom had potential to go deep into the second week. Juan Martin Del Potro, the 2009 champion, was considered a formidable opponent. Andy Roddick, another former U.S. Open champion, enjoyed the spotlight after announcing he would retire from tennis after the tournament, win or lose. Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, David Ferrer and Tomas Berdych all made great strides in 2012 and were

considered threats to defeat top players as the tournament progressed.

As the second week began, some story lines emerged while others faded. We saw Roddick fight back tears as he thanked his loyal fans in Arthur Ashe Stadium after his last professional tennis match. We saw Federer, a man of timeless talent and pure class, get outlasted by the heavy-hitting Berdych. And in the end, on a breezy Monday afternoon in Flushing Meadows, NY, we saw Djokovic battle Murray in the tournament’s final.

The passionate and entertaining Serbian sought his sixth career Grand Slam title, while Murray sought to win his first. Murray, who has played with a renewed sense of purpose after reaching the Wimbledon final and winning the Olympic gold medal in London, jumped out to an early lead.

After winning the first two sets, Murray narrowly avoided a heartbreaker when he won the fifth set, 6-2.

Murray’s journey has been long and, at times, painful, but it has significantly impacted men’s tennis. Players like Murray and the U.S. Open’s runner-up, Djokovic, have taken an eraser to the sport’s scripted future. They have risen to the challenge of excellence, improved exponentially and produced unexpected results. Surely they will continue to do so in the coming years. With Federer tending to his family and Nadal nursing his injuries, it only makes sense that Djokovic and Murray, both young and healthy, will dominate the future of tennis.

Nishad Ruparel is a contributing writer.

Email him at sports@nyunews.com.