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Professors at NYU’s Florence campus, Villa La Pietra, have received new contracts that will result in a salary decrease. By ALEXANDRA CONNOLLY and BRITTANY YU A recent legislation in Italy created new contracts for NYU Florence professors. The law is in response to complaints from foreign-born, Italy based professors who were previously required to work for an undetermined amount of time. They were also typically paid less and had a shorter contract

than native Italian professors because they were considered temporary workers. The legislation, which took effect in July, requires all professors to be hired under a contract that sets a certain number of hours for them to work. However, this number varies among institutions. “Nothing is really welldefined at the moment for us here in Villa La Pietra,”

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said Lily Prigioniero, a writing professor at NYU Florence. The new law also requires institutions to pay higher insurance contributions, which include social security payments to the Italian government and state pension contributions. As a result, the universities will be cutting employee salaries by 20 to 50 percent or reduce staff members. At NYU Florence, all profes-

sors will be able to retain their positions with a 20 percent decrease in salary. One NYU Florence professor, who wished to remain anonymous due to the precariousness of the teachers’ current positions, said the law was the worst possible outcome for their situation. “It is both a drop in salary

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NYU’s Gallatin Galleries is featuring the work of up-and-coming designer Anna Kathleen. The Gallatin School of Individualized Study graduate is displaying her debut fashion collection alongside original digital prints and illustrations. The exhibition, titled “Earth + Beyond,” also includes a fashion film that the young designer envisioned and created with Kaliya Warren, the filmmaker and Tisch School of the Arts alumna. Kathleen moved to New York City in 2007 and studied Fashion Theory at Gallatin for two years.

Meet Kavian Bina, NYU’s male Athlete of the Week. He is a freshman golfer from Villanova, Pa. He can be considered a walking billboard for NYU. SARA LEVY: Did choosing a college or university depend on the type of golf team it had? KAVIAN BINA: It was definitely a factor but education was number one. I had the opportunity to play DI golf at Lafayette, but I chose NYU because it was so diverse and it was in the middle of the greatest city on earth. SL: What do you enjoy most about playing for the men’s golf team?

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Kathleen’s debut collection features kaleidoscopic prints.

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More residents of New York state are struggling to afford food, according to a recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture. The report showed that between 2009 and 2011, about 13 percent of households in the state experienced food insecurity — meaning they were unsure of whether they could afford to eat everyday. This marks a 2 percent increase from the percentage of households struggling to afford food in New York from 2006 to 2008. Almost 15 percent of households nationwide encountered food insecurity over the three-year period. The data in the report is based on the annual survey conducted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The 2011 food security survey interviewed about 5,600 households in the state, which included a representative sample of the

KB: I really love bonding with the teammates on the bus rides and in the hotel the night before we play. I love the competition and the challenge of playing against other schools and players in varying conditions in many different locations. SL: What attracted you to NYU? KB: When I went to Admitted Students Day I really was blown away with the presentation of the school and how they were able to really show everything they had to offer. I left there feeling like there wasn’t anything that I couldn’t do. It was an amazing feeling. I knew right away that I was going to NYU.

SL: How do you like living [at Hayden]? KB: I am absolutely loving it. Everyone is eager to meet each other and they are all very warm. We have had great bonding moments during Welcome Week and I’m sure when golf season is over, I will be spending much more time with my Haydenite friends. It’s awesome because I will see some of my friends from Hayden outside the dorm talking and I’ll join right in and meet new people, too. For example, last night I saw a few friends and we all started to have a big freestyle rap battle

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Italian law creates new contracts for profs and a potentially even less secure position ... the worst of both worlds,” the professor said. Many professors in Italy said they are apprehensive to discover how these changes will affect them. Marcella Delitala, a teacher in Italy and a former NYU Italian professor, said she does not know what to expect next. “It is still too early to know [if the law will be worthwhile],” Delitala said. “We should see in a semester what happens.” Regardless of these changes,

university spokesman John Beckman said studies of NYU Florence students should not be affected. “I don’t think that students this semester or in the future will see anything much different than in the past because of this development,” Beckman said. “We will have the same high standards for faculty appointments and academic rigor.” Alexandra Connolly and Brittany Yu are contributing writers. Email them at university@nyunews.com.

Food insecurity increases for residents of N.Y. state 119 million households in the nation. NYU clinical associate director of Environmental Studies Christopher Schlottmann, who specializes in food and the environment, believes the results coincide with the recession. “The rise in households without food security is very likely due to the economic downturn, although some argue that the creation of food deserts, places where fresh, nutritious food is difficult to find, also cause this,” Schlottmann said. “It’s a serious issue, as individuals and families cannot reliably afford food.” Schlottmann added that programs like Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Electronic Benefits Transfer have been effective, but food insecurity is in large part caused

New taxi request app faces legal challenges

By AKSHAY SUGGULA A mobile app released earlier this month aims to connect yellow cab drivers with commuters who are looking for a ride by sharing their locations with one another. The app was created by San Franciscobased company Uber and will also allow for automatic credit card payment for rides. Drivers are equipped with a smartphone loaded with the app, which tells a driver when they are the cab nearest a pickup location. The driver is given 15 seconds to respond to the request. However, the app already faces some legal challenges. According to the New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission, cab drivers are not authorized to use any electronic app. The Taxi and Limousine Commission says cab owners must maintain accurate trip records, and accepting payments through an app not connected to the Taxi Passenger Enhancements Project jeopardizes the accuracy of the records. “I think it’d make hailing taxis much easier,” Stern freshman Jason Shen said. “There’s no more need for me to wait around waving my hands in the air.” In fact, taxis already have a system in place to facilitate the payment process. The Taxi Passenger Enhancements Program, which is used to provide a convenient payment method inside the taxis, is exclusive to Creative Mobile Technologies and Verifone. Meanwhile, Uber does not have access to this technology. Some have criticized the Uber app as flawed, saying it puts passengers at risk of being overcharged. Councilman James Vacca, chair of the New York City Council’s transportation committee, expressed concerns about whether the riders’ interests were at heart. “I specifically want to know how passengers will be protected against overcharging... and how their safety will be assured if drivers are using mobile devices while driving,” Vacca said.

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Uber’s new mobile app allows users to request a ride from a nearby taxi. Cab drivers like Shahid Atkar also have mixed opinions. “It sounds very convenient,” Atkar said. “There would be no worry for waiting for customers. But I get enough business everyday. I think it’s nice but not needed right now.” Meanwhile, industry expert Edward Rogoff, a business professor at Baruch College, agrees that Uber is not in any position to use yellow cabs. “Uber is absolutely wrong,” Rogoff said. “For now, the yellow cab system won’t change.” But Rogoff is a proponent of technology being integrated into the system. “The technology is great,” he said. “It’s only a matter of time before the technology catches up, and yellow cabs will lose their luster.” According to Taxi and Limousine Commission chair David Yassky, the commission will be ready for that influx of technology. “We intend to quickly begin a rulemaking process that will permit broader use of apps when these contracts expire in February,” Yassky said. “Time and again, New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Commission has led the country in terms of putting new technology to work for riders, and we are eager to see products that allow taxi passengers to take advantage of the latest innovations.” Akshay Suggula is a contributing writer. Email him at cstate@nyunews.com.

by greater economic trends. But Michael Livingston, agricultural economist from USDA, emphasized the organization tries not to make assumptions into the research. “We try not to make any assumptions outside of the data,” Livingston said. “Our real job is to tell people, ‘This is what’s happening.’” According to a different report released by the New York City Food Bank last week, funding cuts may be responsible for food insecurity. “This year alone, food pantries and soup kitchens across the five boroughs lost a staggering 11 million meals, depriving those residents in most desperate need,” the report said. “Food pantries and soup kitchens have told us they used to plan their meals around the food available in [The

Emergency Food Assistance Program]. Right now, their shelves are nearly bare.” The report also said communities have been affected with losses averaging 37 percent. Tisch senior Daniel Gootnick believes the government needs to provide more opportunities for relief. “I know there are food stamps that can help, but I personally believe that no one in this country, at a minimum, should be starving,” Gootnick said. “We need to think about ways that we recycle things...I think we need to develop a system where we properly store leftovers and get them out to people immediately.” Pia Brar is a contributing writer. Email her at cstate@nyunews.com.

Libertarian Gary Johnson urges students to ‘waste vote’ By MARK SECADA Presidential candidate Gary Johnson spoke at the Rosenthal Pavillion on Tuesday. Joining Gov. Johnson was Gov. Jess Ventura, Judge Andrew Napolitano, Lisa Kennedy and Kristin Davis of Eliot Spitzer fame. NYU College Libertarians organized the event. According to President of the club William Cromarty, the event was an effort to introduce or remind young voters to look outside the two-party system as the time to vote nears. “Young voters are rapidly learning that elections don’t have to be a matter of choosing the lesser of two evils, and that rational candidates do exist,” Cromarty said. Emcee Travis Irvine started the event by recalling his first impression of Ross Perot, well-known for Libertarian views and

his popularity as a thirdparty candidate in the 1992 presidential race. To Irvine, Perot exemplified a candidated not afraid to point out flaws in arguments of Democrats and Republicans. “Perot called out Democrats and Republicans when they were both wrong,” Irvine said. “That’s something we need in our political discourse.” Each of the speakers discussed civil liberties, the ubiquitous disdain for the war on drugs and the importance of third parties. Jesse Ventura, an Independent and the former governor of Minnesota, stressed the importance of third parties and spoke mainly on why voting for third party is not a pointless attempt. “All those wasted votes made me Governor,” Ventura said. “If Democrats and Republicans choose low quality

candidates, they’re the ones wasting votes,” Cromarty said. Ventura’s final appeal to the audience left students feeling hopeful about the success of their third party leaders. Johnson’s parting words to the audience urged young voters to consider the third party rather than choosing between Democrats or Republicans. “Waste your vote,” Johnson said. Some audience members were reassured by the fact that they would have a viable third option in the upcoming presidential election. “Johnson realizes the need to end the wars, fight for our civil liberties, end the failed war on drugs, audit the Federal Reserve and most importantly balance the federal budget,” said Peter Majcherczyk, a recent NYU graduate. Mark Secada is a contributing writer. Email him at university@nyunews.com

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Digital prints are paired with Kathleen’s collection. After graduating, she studied fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She then returned to Gallatin and graduated in May 2012. As a result of her academic path, Kathleen’s aesthetic has a stimulating intellectual dimension, bridging the gap between art and education. “I want to reveal the academic answers that come with the clothes we wear and what we can say by the way we dress,” Kathleen said. Her inspiration is rooted in the active human body and its interaction with society. She believes clothing can have a profound influence on both the wearer and the viewer, and can express our political and social mindset. She also strives to break through the constraints of gender

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roles: the idea that clothing must be either masculine or feminine, but not both. The most important theme of the collection, however, is empowerment. “Power,” Kathleen said. “I want to empower the wearer, but not necessarily in the traditional sense.” The beautifully crafted collection truly empowers the wearer in an unconventional, groundbreaking way — journeying far beyond earth and the conventions of society. Most of the garments feature Kathleen’s bold digital prints, which can be described as kaleidoscopic or extraterrestrial. Kathleen plays with color, cut and proportion in each design, and she features a variety of unique silhouettes while still maintaining a sense of cohesion throughout the nine looks. Among the pieces on display is a voyage-print silk dress, a nylon powermesh body suit, an indigo racer cut-out blouse, an atmosphere-print silk backless blouse, and a melton wool convertible cuff and collared coat. Complementing her original designs are around 50 fashion illustrations and her collaborative fashion film “Earth + Beyond.” The film emphasizes the freedom and movement in each garment with upbeat music and modern dance. Models wearing Kathleen’s designs move freely to original music by Emily Maggiotto. Marissa Quimby, the star of the film, was also the choreographer. The film is the perfect accent to the collection and adds life and movement to an otherwise static exhibition. “I thought the collection was extremely unique and expressive, and each piece had a message behind it,” Steinhardt freshman Xaria Kirtikar said. “I also thought the film was a new and creative way to show how the clothes would move and flow on a living body.” The exhibition, including the fashion film, will be on display on the ground floor of the Gallatin Galleries at 1 Washington Place until Oct. 11. The gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Deeksha Mehta is a contributing writer. Email her at fashion@nyunews.com.

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Sophomore Naomi Lam suggests serum to keep skin properly. By SYDNEY WU

LSP sophomore Naomi Lam shares her easy beauty routine, simple secrets for flawless, defined features and fall beauty trends she’s most looking forward to trying.

: I’m really into serum. Right now I’m using the Green Tea Seed Serum from Innisfree, a Korean cosmetic company. It’s moisturizing but not heavy at the same time so it feels really refreshing.

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: I think highlighting and contouring really makes a difference, especially because I’m Asian. It brings out more dimension in my bone structure. I use a light shimmer eyeshadow to highlight my brow bone, cheek bone and nose bridge. I use bronzer to contour the sides of my nose and underneath my cheekbones. For earth tone eyeshadows, go for coordinated palates such as Smashbox’s Photo Op Trio in Filter ($28). For a dewy complexion, try Sephora Collection Light Touch Highlighter ($3).

earth tone eyeshadows to go with all the beautiful muted tones you find in clothing.

: What is an easy beauty routine in the morning before class?

: If I’m in a hurry, I just put on concealer to touch up on blemishes and dark circles because less is more. I add a little bit of eyeliner. It takes five minutes and it’s easy.

: With the weather getting cooler, skin starts drying out as well. What are your favorite ways to keep your skin hydrated in the fall and winter?

Sydney Wu is a contributing writer. Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.

Stylish shoes as autumn approaches

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1. MARY JANES The classic back-to-school shoe gets a major upgrade with higher heels and details such as metal cap toes and multiple buckles. Choose from rich hues like lipstick red to forest green. Perfect for jobs and internships or even running to class, these updated classics will be your new go-to. Throw them on with tights and a dress or toughen them up with ripped jeans and a leather jacket. DSW has patent red mary janes with a practical heel height ($40) that are sure to amplify any look. 2. ANKLE BOOTS Ankle boots are back and more fashionable than ever. They are the perfect accent to any

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Fall is rapidly approaching, and flip-flops are unsuitable for New York City’s brisk autumn weather. It’s time to ditch your sandals for stylish boots and flats. Here are this season’s top five fall footwear trends. From tomboy cool to sneaker chic, there is something for all styles.

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look and transition easily between seasons because they are shorter and more versatile than the average boot. Madewell has a great variety of ankle boots — try the barnwood boot ($198) in black suede for a cool laid-back look. 3. SNEAKER WEDGE These sneakers are definitely not for running on the treadmill. The practicality of average sneakers is compromised by the three-inch wedge heel hidden in the shoe. Those sporting the look not only get the comfort of sneakers but also the height of heels. Save these shoes for weekend lunches with your friends or a quick study session at Bobst. This look is for the ambi-

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tious fashion type. Find this trendy shoe in a variety of colors, from bold to subdued, at Steve Madden ($150). 4. NEON-SOLED OXFORDS Oxfords are a basic necessity in everyones wardrobe. They are lighter than sneakers but more relaxed than ballet flats. They are timeless shoes, but this fall, add a jolt of color to your neutral autumn palette with a neon sole. The soles come in a variety of florescent colors and energize a dreary wardrobe. Try American Eagle’s classic oxford ($40) in black and bright pink for contrasting colors.

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5. CREEPERS It’s all about the soles this year, as creepers are also becoming wildly popular. These thick-soled loafers increase your height while still remaining comfortable for a school day or a night out on the town. They are fashionable and functional. Wear them to accomplish a village-grunge vibe or pair them with a feminine dress. Online retailer ASOS has a wide selection of creepers like the VIXON flatform creepers in burnt orange ($60). Kendall Hill is a contributing writer. Email her at fashion@nyunews.com.

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Stay fashionable into fall with bright, bold styles By LAYLA ILCHI

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way to add a pop of color to any outfit. These accessories have no limit. Any color or style can be paired with a dull fall outfit and instantly make it fun and eye-catching. The addition of a patent red bag or neon-hued oxfords can instantly elevate all-black ensembles. Some of the colors seen on the runway for fall include dark red, burnt orange, mustard yellow, emerald green and cobalt blue. These colors are bold enough to make a fall wardrobe stand out, but are still warm hues fit for fall. Many of these colors also pair nicely with metallic shades — a little sparkle adds dimension to any outfit. Pieces with gold beading or sequins easily spice up neutral-colored outfits. There are many staple pieces to incorporate into this season’s wardrobe. Look for a bold, patterned scarf, a colorful maxi skirt, statement jewelry, colorful tights, vibrant makeup and a head-turning purse. These pieces are affordable and can be found at stores such as Forever 21, H&M, Sephora and local thrift stores. Even though it’s getting colder, vibrant colors can still be used in fall wardrobes. Adding a splash of color to your daily outfits will add a bit of warmth to a brisk day.

Now that summer is coming to an end, the season for bright colors has passed. Because of the cold weather, most women gravitate towards a darker palette, but this doesn’t have to be the case. Transitioning bold colors into a fall wardrobe is simple with the right accessories and layering. Adding a colorful scarf or bold jewelry instantly turns a drab outfit into a noticeable one. Additionally, to make a simple black or gray dress more interesting, pair it with vibrant, colorful tights — like cherry red or hot pink — to enhance the outfit. Color blocking is another useful trend for the fall. Pair white or black clothing with a statement piece, such as a maxi skirt or bomber jacket, to make the outfit stand out without looking too eccentric in the cold season. Makeup can also play a crucial role in transitioning color. With neutral or dark clothing, wearing eye shadows in violet or blue and bright lipstick shades, like crimson red and neon pink, make an outfit pop and is a subtler way to experiment with color. Colder weather also means more layers. Multiple layers add needed coverage and help temper a vibrant piece that might overwhelm on its own. Finally, purses and shoes are a great

Layla Ilchi is a contributing writer. Email her at fashion@nyunews.com.

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Knicks vs Nets: faceoff

By NISHAAD RUPAREL Let me tell you what builds and maintains a fan base: sensationalism, loyalty and results. A team that employs superstars, stays loyal to its city and historically performs well is more likely to have a very strong fan base. Between the New York Knicks and the Brooklyn Nets, the Knicks are clearly a stronger team in every category: history, fan base and superstars Carmelo Anthony and Amar’e Stoudemire. The Knicks are one of the only professional basketball teams to still be playing in the same city in which it was founded — Manhattan since 1946.

Time and dedication to a city and a community builds loyalty; it’s that simple. I wouldn’t expect the Nets, a team that had a hard time selling seats in New Jersey, to come to New York and steal a noticeable amount of fans from the Knicks. Perhaps a tougher question is which team will produce better results this season. I’m leaning toward the Knicks in this category as well. It was clear last year that the Knicks were missing an effective point guard who could run the offense and play to the strengths of the rest of the team. Newly acquired Jason Kidd and Raymond Felton are experienced leaders who are both capable of getting the job done. Moreover, the Knicks have more depth than the Nets. In addition to Anthony, Stoudemire and reigning Defensive Player of the Year, Tyson Chandler, the Knicks also boast a solid bench, featuring Raymond Felton, J.R. Smith, Steve Novak, Iman Shumpert and Marcus Camby. The Nets may have firepower in their starting five, but they do not have the luxury of a deep bench.

For the first time in a very long time, New York fans have a choice between two basketball teams in their city. But which one should they choose? Two contributing writers present arguments from each side. By KARTHIK RAMAKRISHNAN The New York Knicks hold the glory that comes with playing in the Big Apple for 66 years, but only die-hard fans will find meaning in this trivia. The majority of basketball fans, especially those attending games, will want to see an electrifying display of skill. Once it becomes clear in the beginning of the season that the Nets outclass their intercity rival, Brooklyn’s Barclays Center will become the capital of New York basketball. The Nets had an incredibly busy offseason, acquiring a plethora of talent to create a formidable starting five. General manager Billy King persuaded forward Gerald Wallace and point guard Deron Williams to stay, and guard Joe Johnson was signed for a four-year, $90 million contract. Though a blockbuster deal with Dwight Howard fell through, the Nets re-signed Brook Lopez and Kris Humphries to keep their frontcourt intact. Nishaad is right, the Nets’ most glaring problem is its bench. With so much money spent on the starting lineup, a

deep roster could not be assembled in Brooklyn. The additions of C.J. Watson and Keith Bogans should supplement the starting backcourt decently well, but a huge hole remains in their frontcourt bench players. Despite their flaws, Brooklyn’s impressive lineup of All-Stars should lead the Nets to more success than the Knicks. The Knicks’ most fundamental problem, developing chemistry between Anthony and Stoudemire, shows no signs of being resolved. Newly signed Kidd will improve ball movement, but it is doubtful he will either be able to balance Carmelo’s demand for isolation basketball or Stoudemire’s need for the ball down low. Brooklyn has the talent to become a perennial playoff team — it is just a matter of when. If the renovated squad clicks in time, I think it has the potential to reach the Eastern Conference Finals. New York City basketball fans will experience a change in basketball heart. The team that Jay-Z helped bring to Brooklyn will “Run This Town” tonight.

Karthik Ramakrishan and Nishaad Ruparel are contributing writers. Email them at sports@nyunews.com.

Fantasy Football weekly top picks By NISHAAD RUPAREL

The invention of fantasy football has completely changed the way fans follow the sport. Gone are the simple days of rooting for your favorite team or player. Now, Sundays are spent watching multiple games, flipping the channels from hometown favorites to the players we drafted. Statistics and trends hold high values. The National Football League fan has evolved. We are no longer just fans: We’re analysts. This article is a tool to help you build the strongest team possible while you still can.

PLAYERS TO ACQUIRE: 1. Frank Gore (RB) — To a knowledgeable fan this might seem counterintuitive. But to acquire Gore, another owner must be willing to give him up. Last season, Gore’s second half numbers dropped dramatically. His yardage per carry and total carries per game decreased rapidly. San Francisco also acquired Brandon Jacobs in the offseason to dispel Gore. However, there is a tremendous upside to this risk. Because of his situation, you can acquire Gore by giving up a somewhat lesser talent. Gore is a veteran back, and his team will rely on him in crucial moments later in the season. So far, Gore has posted impressive numbers: 201 yards and two touchdowns in two games. Do your best to pick him up. 2. Danny Amendola (WR) — If you can add Amendola from the free agent list, you absolutely should. Two weeks into the season, the little-known Rams receiver is only seven yards behind the league leader in receiving yards. Quarterback Sam Bradford is playing extremely well, and last week he connected with Amendola for a Rams’ record 12 times in the first half. If you have space on your roster, it is worth a shot. 3. Dennis Pitta (TE) — Pitta is already emerging as a trusted option in the Ravens’ passing game. After two weeks of the season, he is playing impressively well and shows no signs of slowing down. So far, he has 13 receptions for 138 yards and one touchdown. Last week against the Philadelphia Eagles, Pitta was targeted a game-high 15 times. After week one, he was owned by one percent of fantasy owners. Now he is owned by 30 percent of fantasy owners. Act quickly.

PLAYERS TO DROP OR TRADE: 1. Jay Cutler (QB) — Simply put, there are better quarterbacks out there. While the Chicago Bears may be a strong team this season, I don’t expect Cutler to be very impressive. He has shown that while he may shine against weaker teams, he cannot rise up to the pressure of stronger defenses. Cutler is inconsistent and not worth the gamble. But he is still considered a solid quarterback by many, so he will be good leverage in any trade. 2. Rashad Jennings (RB) — After last year’s best rusher Maurice Jones-Drew held out, Jennings was expected to get a majority of Jacksonville’s carries this season. After a week-one knee injury, it seems as if his performance this season will suffer, and Jacksonville will explore other options. He was a gamble selection on draft day, but at this point he is just taking up space on your roster. Even if he is healthy, he is no competition for Maurice Jones-Drew. 3. Dustin Keller (TE) — Keller is always a solid option for a fantasy tight end because of his red zone production. This year, however, it seems as if Mark Sanchez has grown more comfortable throwing to his wideouts, even in the red zone. Keller is limping along with a hamstring injury, and he may not see a ball thrown his way for a few weeks. Trade him to a disinterested owner or drop him altogether, and pick up a guy like Amendola or Pitta.

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Golf player Bina carves niche in sports, residence hall

outside of Hayden, and we met a lot of new friends and strangers. It’s [those experiences] that are really special. SL: It’s general knowledge that it is kind of hard to find your niche or community here because of the campus [size] and the amount of students. How would you say your experience has been different than the average one? KB: Right off the bat I had some friends that I made on the golf team, and for the most part I am very outgoing and extroverted. So that is probably one of the things that has helped me socialize and meet people really quickly. I’m a people person, so I tried to meet as many as I could and I made a lot of friends that way.

SL: That’s awesome, you’re like a walking billboard for NYU. KB: Tiger Woods has always been my number one since I was a little kid, and I absolutely love him. SL: What are you planning on majoring and minoring in? KB: I want to double major in psych and music. SL: And finally, just a little bit about yourself ? KB: I’m from Villanova, Pa. and I went to Radnor High School. I play jazz flute, I am a hip-hop dancer and a golfer. I love to party with my friends and family, and I am very outgoing. Sara Levy is a deputy sports editor. Email her at slevy@nyunews.com.

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Nishaad Ruparel is a contributing writer. Email him at sports@nyunews.com.

CAS freshman Kavian Bina finds community in his golf team.

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OPINION

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CONSUMERISM

Annual feast illustrates failure to celebrate culture By SASHA LESHNER Beneath green, white and red banners, there’s been an influx of massive meatballs, cannoli and bags of zeppole. Also present are bored police officers, taco trucks, piña coladas served up in coconuts with a little umbrella and a horde of out-oftowners engaging in the gluttony. The only Italians I met at the Feast of San Gennaro were from New Jersey and Long Island, and as they munched on chili-smothered corn on the cob, I wondered how much of Italy is left in the commercialized stretch of Mulberry Street. The annual Feast of San Gennaro is an 11-day festival rooted in Catholicism and the culture of Italian immigrants who brought the traditional festivities to New York City. Honoring the Patron Saint of Naples, its first celebration on Mulberry Street took place in 1926. Today, Figli di San Gennaro, a non-profit organization that donates money to religious and educational institutions and other causes, sponsors the festival. But few of these humble beginnings and inclinations remain

in the feast we see today. From Sept. 13 to 23, we marvel at cannoli-eating contests, musical performances and infinite Italian pastries — all of which are designed to emulate the homeland for Italian immigrants. And yet the traditional bowl of pasta primavera costs upwards of $15. Furthermore, I do not remember learning about margaritas and empanadas when studying the Italian Renaissance, nor was there any mention of coconuts growing on the Mediterranean. The deepfried Oreos and sub-par Italian hoagies made with stale bread only add further confusion to this confusing hybrid of cultures. The discrepancies extend beyond the food and into the area itself. Little Italy has been shrinking in recent years as children of immigrants assimilate into the New York City lifestyle and then move away. According to the 2010 Census, not a single resident of the neighborhood was actually born in Italy. Yet tourists flock to the area expecting the most authentic bowl of spaghetti and slice of notso-thin crust pizza the city has to offer. The strip of identical restaurants

is similar to Disneyland, where dancing characters distract consumers from the fact that they are spending $20 on Mickey Mouse pancakes. Except here, instead of Mickey, we have a saint. And instead of Space Mountain, we have a decrepit Ferris wheel. I fear the transformation of the traditional Italian feast into a fried food fest says little about Italy but a lot about American culture — or lack thereof. New York City, built on a foundation of mixed cultures and diverse people, has warped the Feast of San Gennaro into something similar to Coney Island boardwalks. It is not Italy we see being celebrated on Mulberry Street — it is the consumerist culture that our own country is famous for. Unfortunately, the efforts put forth by the festival are a gross misrepresentation of the religiously inspired and community-oriented Feast of San Gennaro, a tradition that has been revamped so much that little remains of what was once Little Italy. Sasha Leshner is a contributing columnist. Email her at opinion@nyunews.com.

POVERTY

NYC’s essential charities underfunded By BRITTANY SHERMAN New York City ranks as one of the top contributors to charitable organizations year after year. In fact, the New York Times said the Upper East Side alone contributed $459 million in charitable donations in 2008. That is an incredible amount of money. But where exactly is that money going? Of the $1 million in donations made so far by New York state residents this year, only an incredibly small amount actually found its way to helping the poor — what most may think of as the purpose of charity. According to the Chronicle of Philanthropy, of the top five donations, which totalled $190 million, the largest were to Columbia University’s Business School, the Metropolitan Museum of Art and Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation. The fact that money is allocated to improve these venues is certainly commendable. But what is truly unfortunate is that the amount given to the Brooklyn Bridge, for example, is 25 times the amount given to New Yorkers for Children, one of the many organiza-

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tions in the city that strive to find homes for young children in need. Organizations like NYFC are among the many that seem to be losing funding time and time again, facing the grim reality that they need to cut back. I think it’s safe to say that in principle, most Americans understand the importance of giving to the poor. But I think it is difficult to conceptualize exactly what their money can do for a starving family. And I think it is partly because of the way we as a society look at the poor. It is easy to walk down the streets of New York and feel annoyed by the begging man who is holding up a sign that clearly articulates his desire for drugs or alcohol. And it is easy to take this annoyance and manifest it into a stereotype towards the poor in general — to label them all as junkies or alcoholics. I held those beliefs myself, until I worked at a non-profit in the city and saw that most of the lowincome residents who arrived for help had not been poor all of their lives. Few, if any, were long-time drug addicts or alcoholics. A large majority of the people were poor

as a result of unfortunate circumstances with their family or their health, which forced them out of their comfortable, middle-class lives into a world of poverty that was completely foreign to them. And few, if any, felt there were adequate resources available to help them crawl out of what seemed like an extremely deep hole. I am not saying the New Yorkers that gave generously to the Columbia Business School or the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation this year did so because they do not understand where the poor are coming from. Nonetheless, this is a startling example of how the money directed at charities is not going to the right places and, for the most part, is not helping those who need it the most. I think the first step towards that level is shifting the misconceptions that we often form about the poor. By doing so, we may truly understand how much they need us. Brittany Sherman is a staff writer. Email her at opinion@nyunews.com

STAFF EDITORIAL

How third party candidates affect elections

Before yesterday’s event at the Kimmel Center for University Life, many students had probably never heard of Gary Johnson, the Libertarian Party presidential candidate who spoke in the Richard L. Rosenthal Pavillion. Many individuals are not aware that Johnson is one of three third-party candidates who have the potential to make a surprising difference at the polls this November. Both Johnson and Green Party candidate Jill Stein have made their way onto a significant number of ballots. Meanwhile, Constitution party candidate Virgil Goode, while less popular nationally, has sway in his home state of Virginia, where major party candidates Barack Obama and Mitt Romney are neck and neck. As election day approaches, the campaign inevitably divides the majority of voters into the two, more recognizable parties: Democrats and Republicans. Often, many people regard votes for third-party candidates as a waste of a vote, or they believe third-party votes only take away support for the major party’s candidates. Though a June Gallup poll estimates that only five percent of votes will be directed away from the two major parties, it is this small percentage that could cost either candidate the election — and prove third parties make a difference. Oftentimes, voters do not find their views exactly in concurrence with those of the major candidates. As a result, they feel forced to choose between the two most popular candidates, or they decide not to participate in the voting process at all. Third-party candidates ensure that those whose views differ from the mainstream have an alternative option. Allowing third-party candidates to run not only encourages every American to participate in the democratic process, but it also sends a strong message to the minority that their voices are as equally heard as those of the majority. When it comes to choices, third-party candidates add another dimension from the standard polar stances of the two major parties. We can not confirm whether their involvement increases participation in voting among U.S. citizens who do not prefer the major party candidates, but it is undeniable that it paints a more idealistic portrait of the country’s democracy.

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