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Liquor scandal spurs ban in Prague By SAMI WONG
PRAGUE — On Sept. 12, after 16 alcohol-related deaths, the Czech Republic banned street vendors from selling hard alcohol. The liquor responsible for these deaths was apparently tainted with industrial methanol, and the company labels on the tampered bottles appear to have been forged. However, the number of victims kept climbing despite the ban. There is now a total of 27 deaths with many others hospitalized and some blind. The ban has since been partially lifted. The ban specifically prohibits the sale of all beverages with a 20 percent or higher alcohol content by street vendors and stall owners. Hypermarkets like Tesco have also been forced to suspend their sale of alcohol until further notice. Bars and restaurants are already
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Macy’s reveals newest space of its four-year makeover Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square recently debuted a reconstructed shoe floor and accompanying cafe area. The reconstruction will add 100,000 square feet to the store by the scheduled completion date.
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Mountain Goats reach great heights with latest album
By JASON BOXER
The Mountain Goats’ newest album, “Transcendental Youth,” doesn’t come off as a grand experiment. Every song is pretty much what you would expect: minimally produced, narrative-heavy and decorated by John Darnielle’s flowery lyrics. But even after 21 years and 13 albums, “Transcendental Youth” doesn’t feel stale or sluggish. It is simply too lively to rub you the wrong way. The song “Amy aka Spent Gladiator 1” delivers some delightful sincerity right out of the gate. The song starts with a big smile and a clicking tambourine, and before long, Darnielle’s starry-eyed words have picked up right where they left off in the last album: “People might laugh at your tattoos/ When they do get new ones in completely garish hues.” For every upbeat Mountain Goats action, however, there must be an equal and opposite reaction. Cue track number two, “Lakeside View Apartments Suite.” Darnielle’s gloomy piano
chords carry each verse without a sophisticated rhythm or chord progression, leaving room for the lyrics to paint the image of a nostalgic look back at a used-tobe hometown. “Transcendental Youth” does hit a rough patch with three negligible songs in the middle of the album. The shortcomings of “Night Light,” for example, can be traced to its percussion line. Darnielle tiptoes on his snare drum for almost all four minutes, depriving the song of any release. The song is motionless, and it takes a few effortful listens to even recall how it sounds. The payoff finally comes with “The Diaz Brothers.” This song, like so many indie-folk rockers before it, writes its own history: You can’t resist contagious, energized piano hooks. You scream right along with Darnielle’s exhilarating vocals; you repeat it dozens of times. But after a while, you get over it and chuck the song in the occasional in-car-rock-out pile. “Counterfeit Florida Plates” and “In Memory of Satan,” two
In an effort to boost tourism in New York City’s “forgotten borough,” Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg announced the city’s plans last Thursday to construct the world’s largest ferris wheel at the St. George waterfront on Staten Island. The $230 million New York Wheel will stand 625 feet in height, surpassing the Singapore Flyer, the London Eye and the planned Las Vegas High Roller. Its 36 capsules would elevate 1,440 passengers to picturesque vantage points of the Statue of Liberty, the New York harbor and the lower Manhattan skyline. Below, a 470,000-squarefoot complex, dubbed Harbor Commons, would host 100 designer outlet shops and a 200-room hotel. The combined projects are expected to garner $480 million in private investments, creating 1,200 construction jobs and 1,100 permanent jobs within the Staten Island
Experts emphasize impact of Latino voters By JULIE DEVITO
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mid-tempo numbers, help wind down the final third of the album into its eventual title track closing song. Darnielle comes full circle with more romantic youthfulness: “Try to explain ourselves/ Babble on and on/ By the time you receive this, we’ll be gone.” The Mountain Goats have done it again. While it isn’t groundbreaking, “Transcendental Youth” is still sincere, infectious and moving, and that makes it worth a listen. John Darnielle is an important artist, and it feels to good to know he is still here. Jason Boxer is a contributing writer. Email him at music@nyunews.com.
Experts on Latino politics gathered on Tuesday night at a roundtable discussion about the importance of the Latino vote in the 2012 election. Cristina Beltrán, moderator of the panel and director of Latino Studies in the Department of Social and Cultural Analysis, said she wanted to highlight the growing importance of Latino voters through this event. “I hope that the panel reflects the diversity in interpretation and scholarship among Latino political scientists, [since] the scholars on this panel differ in their views regarding the Latino electorate, and that those debates reflect the richness of the field of Latino politics,” she said. Panelists discussed immigration, the idea of Latinos as a swing vote, the role of Latina voters and topics that are considered Latino issues for the election. Rodolfo de la Garza, a professor of international affairs at
Columbia University, spoke first and stated that the growing number of Latinos in the states translates into a rise in electoral votes for the state. The problem, however, is that not all of these new Latino citizens head to voting booths during election season. This, he said, skews the results. De la Garza also talked about how political views vary depending on generations and how long an immigrant has been living in the United States. “Latino ethnicities are distinguished as a community around the issues of a big state,” de la Garza said. “They think the government should provide health care. They think the government should help you if you’re looking for work. And they think the government should provide a guaranteed income if you don’t have any.” Victoria M. DeFrancesco Soto, a senior analyst for Latino Decisions at the University of
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NYU’S DEUTSCHES HAUS PRESENTS BERLIN IST EINE FRAU
Celebrating the Day of German Unity, singer and accordion player Annika Krump will perform a song that takes the audience on a journey through 10 decades of Berlin’s history.
ACTING IN REAL TIME
Renowned Dutch director Paul Binnerts describes his unique method for real-time theater, a technique that allows actors to actively determine how a story unfolds.
PROFESSOR JONATHAN MORDUCH IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVID ROODMAN
Morduch, founder of the Financial Access Initiative, and Roodman, senior fellow at the Center for Global Development, discuss Roodman’s new book “Due Diligence” and the current state of microfinance.
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On Sunday evening in Aberdeen, Scotland, emergency services were called to rescue a man whose head was stuck in a large trash can. He appeared to be a homeless man in his 50s. There is no confirmed story on why the man was stuck in the trash can or what he was looking for at the time. When the man realized his head was stuck, he began shouting for help, but instead people took pictures. The image of the man stuck in the trash can has since gone viral. — THE HUFFINGTON POST
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Czech government imposes new alcohol ban in wake of liquor-related deaths feeling the negative effects of the ban, with sales noticeably dropping during the past week. The prohibition is largely affecting the government with losses from alcohol taxes. “I understand there was a difficult time finding where exactly the beginning of the problem happened, and that’s why they needed to do this, but from what I can [see] the problem didn’t seem to come from imported alcohols like tequila and these kinds of things,” said Jay DeYonker, a 24-yearold resident assistant for NYU Prague. “So I don’t fully understand why they banned everything.” Even though hard alcohol has been suspended, in a city where beer prices are similar to water, alcoholic beverages are still readily available. NYU students studying abroad in Prague, where
the drinking age is 18, have mixed feelings about the ban on alcohol sales Stern junior Kenny Safar celebrated his birthday just days after the hard alcohol ban took effect. Because he does not drink alcohol, Safar was not affected by the ban, but his friends were frustrated by the limitations it placed on their celebration. “We had to completely change our plans last minute and still can’t believe that the drinking capital of the world could have implemented a countrywide ban on alcohol,” Safar said. NYU Prague director Jiri Pehe said that although the alcohol incidents occurred in other parts of Prague, students should not take risks. He also added that the ban on alcohol consumption in dorms should help. “The prohibition did not affect beer and wine,
Macy’s makeover still underway By ZUHA JAMIL
The internationally renowned Macy’s flagship store in Herald Square debuted part of its newly renovated space: a reconstructed shoe floor with an accompanying cafe. The store is currently undergoing a four-year, $400 million makeover, to be completed in 2015. Since opening in 1902, this is the first time the store is undergoing a reconstruction of this magnitude. The redesign will add 100,000 square feet to the 1.1 million square feet of retail space. “Macy’s is embarking upon what may be the largest and most expensive renovation of a single store in the history of retail,” said Terry J. Lundgren, chief executive officer of Macy’s, Inc. NYU professor Mosette Broderick said the architecture of the 34th Street Macy’s represents an era. “Macy’s was the final department store built on Sixth Avenue, which had been ‘Ladies’ Mile,’” Broderick said. “It’s a landmark surviving member of the great department store story. The ground floor should not be touched, but the remaining interiors could well be renovated.” Christine Einerson, 23, a regular shopper at Macy’s, said the store is in need of renovation. “I just think that it has to be updated to look more modern,” Einerson said. “They need to declut-
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which I presume those students who occasionally consume alcohol, drink more than hard liquor,” Pehe said. “Many of those who had consumed regularly hard liquor switched to wine and beer. I presume our students followed the same path.” “It was a necessary measure even if it’s inconvenient,” said Stern sophomore Maximilian Friedman. “I just hope that they re-legalize some alcohol soon.” Leah Gaffen, NYU Prague’s student affairs coordinator, said students are being more careful. “Students have been drinking less and are more cautious about what they are drinking now,” Gaffen said. “There has probably been an increase in the amount of beer consumed.” Sami Wong is a foreign correspondent. Email her at university@nyunews.com.
ter it because I feel like they pack so many different types of merchandise that it looks cluttered, overly packed and disorganized.” Indian tourist K.V. Hidayath, 40, found the renovations unecessary. “It’s fantastic. Absolutely perfect,” he said. “Renovation? No need, no need.” With Burberry and Gucci’s imminent debut in the flagship store. It is becoming increasingly apparent that many more changes are on the way. CAS sophomore Joshua White stated his apathy for Macy’s prerenovation condition. “NYU students and most other New Yorkers generally are not lured to Macy’s because it’s really been an outdated tourist store with dreary lighting,” White said. “The addition of more open space, better lighting, and new luxury shoe and jewelry areas may induce NYU students and other New Yorkers to make that trek to midtown.” In contrast, CAS junior Zainab Qureshi expressed her desire to uphold Macy’s old design. “Unless they are just renovating to touch things up and keep the same design, I wouldn’t like it as much,” Qureshi said. Macy’s will unveil its revamped main floor around the upcoming holiday season. Zuha Jamil is a contributing writer. Email her at cstate@nyunews.com.
Bloomberg announces plans for record-breaking ferris wheel community. According to Kyle Giunta, vice president of Robinson Lerer & Montgomery Finsbury, the communications firm for New York Wheel LLC, energy designs for the wheel will be driven by alternative energy and sustainability. “Along with significant open green space at the site, the New York Wheel’s design will strive for Platinum [Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design] certification, the highest rating of sustainable building, and expects to be powered predominantly by clean energy,” Giunta said. With construction set to begin early 2014, Mayor Bloomberg believes the wheel will make a lasting impression on New York’s overlooked borough. “The New York Wheel will be an attraction unlike any other in New York City, even unlike any other on the planet,” he said. Staten Island, with its 470,000 inhabitants, is largely unnoticed as a component of New York City. CAS sophomore Saman Marji, a Staten Islander, is pleased the city has recognized its most suburban borough. “Staten Island is like an adopted child compared to other boroughs,” Marji said. “It is about time that New York City government does something to help small businesses on the island.” Steinhardt sophomore Martha Askandar
remains uneasy about other issues that might be displaced as a result of the project. “[Consider] the state of New York City public schools, local parks in underprivileged areas and the budget cuts that a lot of fine arts programs are experiencing,” Askandar said. While New Yorkers express both enthusiasm and skepticism for the wheel, the attraction would find its greatest market among tourists. NYU tourism professor Cary Broussard says the wheel will yield positive results for Staten Island. “New York City is competing as a tourism destination in a global market and the wheel is raising the attraction of tourism overall,” Broussard said. While the Staten Island Ferry carries 20 million passengers annually across the Upper New York Bay, Broussard said tourists tend to disregard a visit to the island. “The majority of the tourists ride the ferry only to see the Statue of Liberty,” Broussard added. For tourists like Australian Wayne Smith, a stop on Staten Island is not a top priority. “It’s just a matter of fitting in what we can in seven days,” Smith said. The grand opening of the wheel is expected by the end of 2015. Bennett Watanabe is a contributing writer. Email him at cstate@nyunews.com.
Subway stations fully connect commuters, eliminate extra fee By TATIANA BAEZ The Metropolitan Transit Authority opened a new transfer between the Bleecker Street and BroadwayLafayette stations last week, finishing the last incomplete connection in the city’s subway system. Part of a $127 million station restoration, the connection makes it possible for riders to transfer between the uptown 6 train and the B, D, F and M trains without swiping their MetroCards twice. “The opening of this new transfer marks yet another milestone in our continuing efforts to provide customers with better service through more travel options,” said MTA spokesman Kevin Ortiz. The development, funded in part by New York state assembly member Deborah Glick and the Federal Transit Administration, also included the installation of five elevators and a new control area. New platforms, lighting and communication systems in the Bleecker station were also added. Downtown transfers at the Bleecker station first became available in 1957. According to MTA’s press release, merging the two stations was challenging because the Bleecker Station was oddly designed. Known as “The Great Asymmetry,” the uptown and downtown platforms in the Bleecker Station were not constructed across from each other. The connection between the Bleecker station and the Broadway-
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Straphangers can transfer to uptown 6 trains at Bleecker station. Lafayette station is the fourth free, in-system transfer for the New York City Transit in the last four years. “I’m happy they finally did this,” said Jazmín Diaz, a 22-year-old Bronx resident who passes through the station en route to work. “Having to pay twice didn’t make sense when the stations were so close to each other.” “And it also will probably cut my commuting time by a few minutes since I don’t have to leave the station anymore,” Diaz said. Other riders saw the new development as an improvement in the city’s economic system and a win for the commuters rather than the MTA. “It’s good that the MTA chose to consolidate the two stations even though they could potentially lose money,” said Carson Kiel, a 19-yearold student at Hunter College, who frequents the station. “But it shows
that the MTA seems to really have their customers’ interests at heart, which is nice.” According to Ortiz, the new development will benefit around 30,000 riders each weekday. NYU students can also benefit from the new station. Since the Lafayette residence hall is located near the subway stations, students frequently ride the trains to get around the city. Tisch junior Suzanne Egan said it is a relief for students now that the transfer is free of charge. “NYU students, especially those living at Lafayette, are very ambitious, so we’re running around the city all the time for classes, internships and jobs,” Egan said. “This MTA development makes it ... easier for students to get where they need to go on time and on budget.” Tatiana Baez is deputy university editor. Email her at tbaez@nyunews.com.
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Fashion blogs to satisfy sartorial cravings By KAITLIN CHRISTY
Blogs are a wonderful place to get fashion inspiration, tips and more, but they can also be a bit intimidating. It can be daunting to find the hottest blogs out of millions available online. Here are some of the best, lesserknown blogs to provide some inspiration for your fall and winter style updates.
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1. COURTESY OF HONESTLY... WTF 2. COURTESY OF STYLE COPYCAT 3. COURTESY OF FASHION TOAST 4. COURTESY OF I LOVE WILDFOX 5. COURTESY OF THE STYLE ROOKIE
1. HONESTLY... WTF: honestlywtf.com This blog has a mixture of everything: fall trends, the top Fashion Week collections, fun DIY creations, art, editorials, home decor, beauty tips, travel ideas, the latest unique, chic trends and more. Whether you want to be edgy, shabby chic or a classic beauty, this blog is perfect for everyone and every style. 2. STYLE COPYCAT: stylecopycat.blogspot.com Style Copycat is bursting with inspiration from street style darlings, catwalks and stylish lookbooks. Every outfit is begging to be replicated in your own wardrobe, and the themed posts — like feminine menswear or
pairing a structured jacket with ripped boyfriend jeans — are accessible, making the look easy for anyone to emulate. Sprinkled throughout is some closet and home inspiration as well, along with a well-curated selection of lookbook styles. This blog really has an eye for spotting the easy trends. 3. FASHION TOAST: www.fashiontoast.com Fashion Toast is the blog and personal style diary of Rumi Neely. Her style is to die for, and it’s launching her to fashion blogger fame. Neely tells you exactly what she is wearing and gives tips about where to shop and anecdotes about her new, glorious life as a fashionista. Fashion Toast is rated the number one
blog on Bloglovin, a site for bloggers of every kind. Neely displays both casual and fancy attire, and no matter the occasion, she’s always chic and fabulous. Her writing is also filled with humor. 4. I LOVE WILDFOX : ilovewildfox.com I Love Wildfox is a lovely blog that is done by Kimberley Gordon of Wildfox Couture that seeks to inspire fellow artists. Gordon explores new inspirations of her own and writes about why they inspire her. She talks about everything beauty and styleoriented, from movies to models and other stylish personalities. If you love reading about model musings and the season’s
must-haves, this is the blog for you. 5. THE STYLE ROOKIE: www.thestylerookie.com Tavi Gevinson’s blog, The Style Rookie, was the inspiration for Rookie Mag, a magazine for youths interested in style, culture, music, movies and creativity. Gevinson’s blog features a wide array of artistry, modernizing styles from old movies. It is one of the most original blogs out there and has garnered a huge following. The blog is now partnered with Urban Outfitters for the Rookie Road Trip. Encouraging everyone to be unique, this blog gives you everything you need to embrace your own personal style and give you insight into a different fashion perspective.
Kaitlin Christie is a contributing writer. Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.
NYU freshman gets head start in fashion world By MARINA ZHENG
There are many things you can expect to find in Peter Som’s Garment District showroom. Clothing racks are prepared with vividly printed articles of clothing for graceful, towering models. An NYU student is also present, selecting items from the racks and dressing the models. Meet Tori Holbrook, a Gallatin freshman from Los Angeles, Calif. At just 18 years old, Holbrook has a highly coveted internship in the competitive world of fashion. “One of my teachers messaged me on Facebook this summer and told me that her friend, my [current] boss, was looking for interns,” Holbrook said. “So I
emailed her and then interviewed ... I ended up getting the job at the end of the interview, which was really exciting.” However, merely knowing the right people is not enough to come out on top in the fashion industry. Holbrook, who is concentrating in fashion design and entrepreneurship, already has an impressive background. After developing an interest in fashion at 12, Holbrook went on to do her first internship at Nordstrom when she was 14 years old while also designing clothes. A natural designer, Holbrook sold some of her designs to friends for various winter formals and proms. Now, Holbrook spends her days at Peter Som, where a typical
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Tori Holbrook interns at a Garment District showroom.
work day consists of welcoming buyers into the showroom, assisting them in their selection process and dressing and undressing the models for review. Smaller tasks include paperwork and organization projects. Holbrook admits that her job is not always easy, and sometimes it is far from the glamorous stereotype that comes with the Peter Som name. What makes it even more difficult is the fact that Holbrook is still a college student trying to balance school and a social life. How does she do it? “I do my homework after [work], and that’s where it gets a little rough,” she said. “I try to do whatever I can when I have small gaps of free time.” Holbrook said it all lies in using time efficiently and multitasking. “Meals are great times for me to see my friends because I can fit two priorities into the same block of time,” she said. A schedule as chaotic as Holbrook’s would probably seem intimidating for anyone else, but the hard-working freshman stands undaunted after years of experience and practice. “I did a lot of internships and extracurriculars in high school, so I’m used to being busy,” Holbrook said. “I wouldn’t have it any other way. I just like to be busy.” As a veteran intern, Holbrook said most fashion companies care
less about a good sense of style and more about a commendable work ethic. “It would be really hard to get a good fashion internship in New York without prior experience,” Holbrook said. “They just want to know that you are not coming in completely green.” Despite the long hours and demanding job description, being an intern for Peter Som does reap some enviable rewards. “The best part of my job is being invited to the show during fashion week,” she said. “I was in the standing section, but I managed to steal a second-row seat.” But everyone has slip-ups, and Holbrook said hers involved a scary Italian boss whom she could not understand. “I got him the wrong type of water four times,” she said. “I was shaking by the end. He is terrifying.” All bosses aside, Holbrook demonstrates determination, talent and intelligence by succeeding as much as she has in a job that is anything but easy. But she said internships are not always about attending fashion shows and looking fabulous. “You are there to learn and make everyone else’s lives easier,” Holbrook said. Marina Zheng is a contributing writer. Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.
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Ad campaign for Target gets new kind of audience By KIMBERLY SCHU Advertising campaigns and marketing strategies are more important in today’s economic climate than ever before. This month, Target stepped up to the plate with their innovative, episodic marketing campaign starring actress Kristen Bell. Director Phil Abraham worked hard to create a short romantic comedy featuring Target’s wearable new fall styles. “I am thrilled to be part of ‘Falling for You’ and think it is an inventive and clever way for Target to reach their guests,” Abraham said. The campaign aims to connect and communicate with Target’s diverse customers. Through three short episodes, each approximately four or five minutes in length, viewers are entertained and can actively shop online while watching each segment. These episodes will be released Oct. 2, Oct. 4 and Oct. 9 at Target.com/FallingforYou. They will remain online for the entire month, allowing people everywhere to get involved. There will also be a special live event, plus bonus footage, aired online Oct. 10. Bell plays the lead character, Amanda, and the rest of the cast includes Nia Long and Zachary Abel. “I’m so pleased to work with Target on this project and to be part of an exciting
new concept, which creatively brings style, entertainment and technology together in an unexpected and charming way,” Bell said in a press release. “Seeing famous people leave the big screen and participate in a project like this is really heartwarming and down to earth,” said Tisch sophomore Olivia Potter. “It’s cool to see how figures like Kristen Bell buy products at one of my favorite stores.” The first episode, released on Tuesday, Oct. 2, was a big hit. “I’ve never seen anything quite like this,” said LSP freshman Celina Ward. “It was such a stellar marketing strategy, which is sure to both frighten and amaze other competing companies.” Viewers watched Amanda awkwardly stumble into her workplace after a hectic morning, only to find herself partnered with an attractive guy who appears to be an old acquaintance. While watching, items pop up on the right-hand sidebar, giving customers the opportunity to tag their favorite selections and then narrow down their purchases at the end of the episode. This active advertising lets the audience see the product on an actor as they would in a TV show. But in this situation, the item is ready for purchase immediately. With only 15 minutes of total footage, “Falling for You” is short enough to watch in one sitting, but it is lengthy enough to
Add style to old . Y . D.I sweaters with studs By KEERTHI HARISHANKAR
MATERIALS: Sweater Studs
STEP 1: Pick your sweater. It can be any sweater from your closet, but make sure it is a color that will compliment the studs. For example, a burgundy sweater with bronze studs does not clash. Also be wary of the type of sweater you choose: waffle-knit sweaters have a loose stitch, so it’s easier to get the studs into the fabric, but cable-knit sweaters and thick sweatshirts may be more difficult because of a bulkier fabric. STEP 2: Find studs at your local craft store or online at Amazon.com. Be sure to get more than you need to leave room for error. Try to find a style that has a two-pronged back, as those are the easiest to fasten. Any color stud will do, but again, make sure it is something that will pair well with the sweater’s aesthetics. For example, blue sweaters would best be complemented with silver
Fall is officially upon us, which means it’s sweater weather. However, rather than shopping for a new set of knitwear, why not revamp the neglected pullovers you already own? With this simple DIY, you can create a studded sweater that keeps you warm and on trend. studs, and a red sweater looks best with gold studs. STEP 3: Map out where your studs will go. Put on your sweater to get an idea of its shoulder width because the seams may not match its breadth. Do not feel like you need a distinct pattern. The studs are meant to give your sweater an edgy vibe, and if it looks too uniform the sweater could lose its cool factor. STEP 4: Fasten the studs. Simply place the stud through the sweater, then fold over the two prongs with your fingers. Make sure to fasten the studs securely so they stay in place, or they could fall off in the washing machine. Do not be afraid to put pressure on the studs. STEP 5: Debut your transformed sweater just in time for the fall weather.
Keerthi Harishankar is a staff writer. Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.
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Kristen Bell stars in episodic videos for Target’s new marketing strategy. feel like a successful shopping spree. Target offers a wide range of clothes and accessories at resonable prices. This store caters to a wide range of children,
teens and adults. Kimberly Schu is a contributing writer. Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.
Runway solutions to messy morning hair By KIMBERLY SCHU One of the worst feelings a girl can have is waking up in the morning with messy, unmanageable hair and limited time. You also know that you still need time for makeup, selecting an outfit and grabbing some breakfast on the go. But what about hair? You must find a solution before leaving the room and actually facing society. It may seem stressful, and you might want to quit and throw your bedhead hastily into a messy ponytail. But think again. All you need is a bottle of hairspray, a set of clips and a bottomless box of bobby pins to create effortless, unique looks that will leave everyone thinking you have a team of hairstylists helping you. SCHOOL BRAID Creativity spices up your life, and this unique side braid certainly will make your morning, and rest of the day, much more exciting. The long, messy side braid has been a staple look at Fashion Week for many years. The look is updated with loose sections of hair framing the face and an imperfect braid. Steinhardt freshman Ilana Faibish said, “This look makes going to class so much more exciting.” Whether you’re wearing a casual sweatshirt, eccentric sweater or flouncy dress, you can never go wrong with a simple yet elegant side braid. Pieces of hair still frame your face while the unfussy braid keeps hair out of your way. Just loosely braid your hair and insert one hair tie of medium thickness at the end. Gen-
tly loosen the braid and pull some framing pieces out for an undone look. LAID-BACK WAVES Nothing says casual and easy like a Tommy Hilfiger-inspired, all-American center part style. Wearing this style the day after you wear a braid is recommended since hair will have the perfect amount of cascading waves. The look is simple to achieve. First, part your hair down the middle for a sultry ’70s vibe. However, a perfectly straight part is not necessary – keep the carefree look going by leaving the part a little jagged. Apply a lightweight product to your hair, and gently scrunch your locks with your fingers to awaken the natural waves. With this natural look, you’ll be out the door in seconds. MESSY UP-DO As the week progresses, try something a bit more exotic but still just as easy. This look was tried and recommended by CAS freshman Alison Collins. First, Collins loosely curled her hair with a curling iron and then grabbed a lot of bobby pins. Spray a lightweight hairspray all over your hair so the style will hold. Part your hair in a deep side part for a romantic look. Then, take small sections of hair and twist them toward the nape of the neck to create a loose bun, sticking bobby pins in as you gather a bundle of hair. For even more texture, braid some pieces and tuck them into the messy bun. Kimberly Schu is a contributing writer. Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.
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Panel discusses importance of Latino constituency
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Latino policy scholars measure the demographic’s political influence in the 2012 election. Texas, said the media focuses too much on the issue of immigration for Latinos. She added that there are more Latinos concerned with the economy. “Immigration is not going to sway the voter,” Soto said. “But immigration can be used as a mobilization tactic by both campaigns.” Angelo Falcón, president of the National Institute of Latino Policy, urged Latinos to take time to understand the election process.
“It’s been brought to my attention that the voting process, which a lot of people say is very simple, is not as simple as people sometimes make it to be,” Falcón said. “It’s very complicated kind of process and one that we need to look at more carefully.” For Steinhardt junior Jaimie Appleton, the event helped open her eyes to the variety of opinions within — what seemed to be — a uniform
Latino identity. “It’s a political group that I don’t necessarily know a lot about because I’m not Latino,” Appleton said. “It’s really fascinating to hear their collective opinion and what they agree on but what they also disagree on and it really furthers that idea of how diverse the group of people is itself.” Julie DeVito is a senior editor. Email her at jdevito@nyunews.com.
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OPINION
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Buenos Aires: city of change
By SUZI BROWN
BUENOS AIRES — When I told people I was studying in Buenos Aires, most of them got excited and started mentioning the hot sun, many beaches and other quintessentially Latin American things. I, too, had my own ideas about this city, and they dripped with Latin American stereotypes: a mish-mash of colorful buildings, palm trees, blue skies and music in the streets. But, in fact, Buenos Aires does not fit into this stereotype, nor does it conform to any one construction of a city. The scenery in Buenos Aires changes quickly and abruptly. In as little as two blocks, you can go from feeling completely safe and secure to feeling like you have to watch your back amid the increasingly shabby, dirty buildings and rough crowd. If you keep to the east of the city, starting at the top and working your way down, you will pass through what seems like many different cities rather than a single, sprawling and evolving one. To the north, the city is covered in a blanket of gardens and parks. This is where I run,
and it is probably the only place in the city conducive to running safely. Then you hit the famous Recoleta Cemetery and you are immersed in European-style streets, and the buildings are somewhat altered by the added balconies and massive hanging plants. Within Argentina and much of Latin America, there is a conflict between European and indigenous roots, and this clear European influence against a backdrop of proud, local culture is reflected in both the grand plazas and crumbling, colorful facades. Continue walking and right before you hit the no man’s land of collapsed roofs and packs of frail dogs wandering the streets, you again find yourself caught between two worlds. On one side of the river are modern skyscrapers, European cars and an artificial park, as if you are dropped inside a game of “The Sims.” On the other side are Williamsburg-style lofts and cobblestones. Further in, with your back to the river, you will find clapboard houses of varying heights and courtyards overgrown with vegetation. Even if you just stay in one
neighborhood, you will experience a transformation both at nightfall and on the weekend. The province of Buenos Aires has a population of nearly 13 million, but the city fits just under 3 million Porteños, local-born citizens, within its limits. The majority of white-collar work takes place in the city proper, which means that every day, on the roadways or railways, masses of Argentines work their way in from the outskirts, making for crowded streets during the day and eerily deserted ones at night. Buenos Aires after dark has a different energy and an unnerving hush even on the main avenues. This pattern of movement also creates a seemingly dead city on the weekends: many cafes and restaurants are closed; the streets are sleepy and the people are even sleepier. After a while, you get accustomed to the changes. But every now and then it feels as though someone changes the channel on the TV, and you are immersed in a completely new scene once again. Suzi Brown is a foreign correspondent. Email her at opinion@nyunews.com.
ELECTION
Voting does not create substantial changes By ANDREW KARPAN So you go to the polls like a responsible citizen. You read up on the issues, or you just watch the ads. You press a button or pull a lever. You wear your sticker proudly and smile at the difference you have made. Romney or Obama? Your tax brackets may even change slightly. Your neighbor may pay more or less for health care. Such are the ways of the business cycle. Numbers change and provide fodder to political figures’ presentations and TV ads. Then the numbers dissolve in the wind. It’s time to make the Decision. Left or right? This or that? Making the Decision is one of the most important things we can do, and in fact, we are only permitted to do it once each presidential election. And we can only do so at the same age when can we buy cigarettes and get paid to shoot people while wearing camouflage dress up. In fact, the decision is so important that some fear others might make it illicitly, demanding they carry identification papers before being permitted to press the buttons. But millions
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of dollars and hours of airtime are on the line. The polls are always tight. We are the Greatest Country in the World solely because we are free to make the Decision better and more excitingly than any other country in the world. They need to have countless revolutions and trade kings for dictators and dictators for supreme leaders. And they find their stand-in leaders unacceptable every decade and are forced to trade them in once more. Our system is beautiful, even pristine. Every even-numbered year It changes. And then because nothing ever Changes after the electoral Changes, the Changes happen again. And again. Never is there any loss of hope. Every candidate is a newcomer — not part of the political machine. And if they are not, the other candidate is. The balance of power is almost pretty. Even if the boring men in suits who look in the camera with very straight faces took themselves seriously, it wouldn’t mean anything. It’s a Rube Goldberg machine running on infinite momentum. If anything remotely serious ever
came close to changing, the entire system would collapse. But we want that, don’t we? We want to change the world. End the hunger. Cure the cancer. Stop the genocide. Civilize the rights. It all has to happen and happen right now. Call it the Manifesto complex. According to the historic dialectic that we ourselves have interpreted, now is the only time that revolution will change everything and end history. Right now. Real change. Or tomorrow. Turnout last election for the under-30 crowd was just shy of 40 percent. But we can do better. Make it a solid zero. Stop evaluating the issues like they are something serious. Like deficit numbers and employment figures are even within the grasp of such a suffocated system to change. The suffocation is the system. Why do you have to choke and change, too? Take the only stand you can take. Be the change you want to see in the world. Vote for no one. Andrew Karpan is a contributing columnist. Email him at opinion@nyunews.com.
STAFF EDITORIAL
Prepare for disappointment in presidential debates
As we approach the first presidential debate tonight, expectations about what the candidates will do and say are running wild. While we hope the candidates will delve deeper into the issues and their own stances, it is hard to expect that they will say much more than what we’ve already heard in stump speeches and attack ads. While the debates are exciting and attentiongrabbing, it takes a lot for them to have a substantial effect on the polls. For the candidates to really impact voters’ choices tonight, they must address certain issues that have been so far ignored or pushed to the wayside in favor of controversial sound bites. First, Gov. Mitt Romney must go more into detail on his economic plan. The Obama campaign has relentlessly brought attention to the lack of details provided by Romney. If Romney fails to be more specific tonight, he will surely appear less confident and unprepared to take on the struggling economy. While President Obama’s plan has been somewhat clearer than Romney’s, we could still use plenty of clarification of his own take on the economy, too. Given that the debate takes place in Colorado, the site of the Columbine shooting in 1999 and the Aurora shooting this summer, we hope gun control will finally be addressed in the debate this evening. The president should lead the society to find a balance between protecting the constitutional right to bear arms and preventing violent crime, and voters deserve to know each candidate’s take on the issue. These and many other issues that have not been addressed are essential to how many Americans will vote. The candidates must be willing to talk about the sensitive topics and confidently put forth their proposals. Otherwise, choosing one to vote for is a shot in the dark.
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New coaches take the reigns for Violets By MARY JANE DUMANKAYA
Many teams are starting the season fresh, with new coaches and new perspectives for the academic year. Meet two of the new members to the NYU sports community. 2. LAUREN HALL-GREGORY
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1. RITA WELSH COSTIGAN Costigan has joined the NYU Violets women’s volleyball staff as an assistant coach. She was an assistant coach for the 2010 and 2011 seasons at Division I La Salle University. She said she was excited to join the coaching staff at NYU and expects to have a great season. “I think that the coaching staff is very diverse in volleyball experience, and I cannot wait to share ideas and learn from them,”
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Costigan said. “We are very young but have a lot of potential and have already shown much improvement over the pre-season. I think this season will unfold to be very exciting.” Women’s volleyball began its season Aug. 31 and has a record of 12-7 so far. Junior captain Alex Mao said Costigan gives the team great advice on attitude and demeanor on the court. “She’s given so much advice to our middles as she used to be one,” Mao said.
The NYU women’s basketball team is returning with an entirely new coaching staff this year, with Lauren Hall-Gregory as head coach. Hall-Gregory was previously the recruiting coordinator and first assistant coach of the women’s basketball team for four years at Sacred Heart University. During her undergraduate career at Hofstra University, Hall-Gregory was a three-year starter and captain for the Pride. “I’m thrilled to be here at NYU, an opportunity I feel I’m ready for and grateful to have,” Hall-Gregory said. “NYU has everything it needs to be a success again [in women’s basketball] expectations, resources and academic prestige.”
“An advantage of having a young team is that their enthusiasm is contagious,” Hall-Gregory added. The women’s basketball team will also have an adjustment because five players graduated last year. Sophomore Jules O’Connor, who is a returning member, said this year will be important in revitalizing the team. “I think that this season is going to be a vital year in rebuilding this program and bringing it back to the competitive level it once was,” O’Connor said. “To be a part of it is a huge challenge; however I believe that this group of girls and coaches are exactly what we need to start this process.” Women’s basketball will play their first game Nov. 16.
Mary Jane Dumankaya is a deputy sports editor. Email her at mdumankaya@nyunews.com.
Top Fantasy Football players to draft for this week’s NFL games By SEBASTIEN VAN HEYNINGEN
Happy Hump Day. As we reach the middle of the week and the quarter mark of the National Football League’s season, it is time to evaluate your team and make some changes. Today we’ll be looking at some pass catchers based on their quarterbacks. The quarterback is the most important position in football, so it pays to have a fantasy option that is catching passes from a quality signal caller.
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1. ANTONIO GATES — Quarterback: Philip Rivers Gates is not even the highest scoring fantasy tight end on his team. That distinction belongs to his backup, Dante Rosario. Rosario played for Gates in a Week 2 win against the Tennessee Titans, scoring three times in that game. Realistically, those should have been Gates’ touchdowns, and he owes his slow start to a few miscues, an injury and some plain old bad luck. Like all sports players, he is due for a regression and has been playing well below his usual production. Gates has proven year in and year out that he is a stellar fantasy option and Rivers has not neglected to target him, with four vertical passes going his way per game. That is a good statistic for any tight end, and it displays the trust between the talented Rivers and his former number one target. Trade low for this fantasy stud who has yet to find the end zone. This week, both players will be facing a Saints defense that has been a doormat for opponents’ offenses. A huge day is in store for both of them.
2. JAMES JONES — Quarterback: Aaron Rodgers This year, Jones has been ... well, Jones. Aaron Rodgers’s third or fourth target — depending on who you ask — has either turned in amazing games or mediocre games. He had two touchdowns against New Orleans last week, but two catches for negative-1 yards against Chicago in Week 2. However, Jones has shown he can do the most with his receiving opportunities. His three touchdowns put him one behind four tied league leaders, and the Packers’ offense was built to throw. Throwing him the ball will be the wellknown and well-renowned reigning NFL Most Valuable Player, Rodgers. Rodgers has tallied up a whopping 156 attempts through his first four games, good for seventh in the league. Rodgers has been known to tear defenses to shreds. After a rough four games against some solid defenses, the Packers will be playing a team that has an average rank in passing defense, despite matching up against two
second-year quarterbacks that aren’t known to be gunslingers. Rodgers will have a huge game, and those huge games usually feature 6-7 targets for the opportunistic Jones. 3. LEONARD HANKERSON Hankerson has seen a rise in receptions with every game played this season. A relative unknown going into 2012, Hankerson is now a core member of a solid receiving core for rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III. Last week, Hankerson had seven catches for 57 yards and was the most targeted out of all of Griffin’s weapons. Like any great QB, Griffin will start to find a favorite receiver as he gets acclimated to his role. Hankerson looks ready to take that role and run with it. Hankerson is owned in only 12 percent of Yahoo leagues and 56.3 percent of ESPN leagues. Odds are he’s available, and if one of your key receivers happens to be on a bye week, I suggest you pick him up. He won’t be available for long, as he continues to put up high caliber production.
ADD AT YOUR OWN RISK: 1. DEXTER MCCLUSTER McCluster has been an odd fantasy option. Last year, he ran the ball 114 times for 516 yards in Jamaal Charles’s absence but has only had one attempt for 5 yards so far this year now that Charles is back from injury. An extremely versatile player, it appears McCluster’s talents just aren’t being utilized to the fullest this year. He hasn’t had a touchdown yet, but this week may be a step in the right direction. Through a quarter of the season, the Baltimore Ravens are fourth to last in passing defense. His quarterback, Matt Cassel, is averaging 264.5 passing yards per
game and will be airing it out against an unusually weak Ravens defense. But if the Ravens jump out to an early lead, it will force the Chiefs to throw the ball and try to get on the board quicker. That will open up opportunities for the eager McCluster. 2. GOLDEN TATE Golden Tate, who will always be remembered for catching a Hail Mary pass against the Packers, has had an inconsistent type of season. Then again, so has his quarterback, Russell Wilson. Wilson is not throwing the ball well, and Tate has only seven receptions this year. Why
add him? Because two of those catches were touchdowns. In a points per reception league, Tate may not be so valuable. His quarterback isn’t exactly a completion machine, and his offense still leans heavily on running back Marshawn Lynch. This week is as good a week to start Tate as ever, though. His team is travelling to Carolina to face a team that ranks 22nd of 32 teams defending the pass. If Wilson can’t take advantage of that, then he’s in for a long season but a short career. 3. DONNIE AVERY Picked one spot ahead of Griffin, Andrew
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Luck was considered the more complete player, with a better arm and stronger decision-making skills. Through four games, Griffin has proven athleticism also matters, and he may have the arm skills to surpass Luck. Luck will look to take back the crown of the top rookie quarterback this weekend against the Packers, and Avery will be helping him out. Avery has been like most receivers on this list: wildly inconsistent. In his Week 2 game against the Vikings, Avery had almost twice as many catches and targets as he the two previous games combined. Maybe he is alternating good games with bad ones. If so, now is the time to start him.