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NYU second-best in sex life ranking
Russel Tribunal discusses Palestine
By MARILYN LA JEUNESSE Known for prestigious academics, liberal mindedness and celebrity alumni, NYU recently gained another facet to its reputation: best sex life for students. Playboy Magazine took the top 100 colleges in America and ranked them in three categories: sex, sports and nightlife. Rankings are based on feedback from readers, students, alumni and campus representatives. The Playboy editors also considered student academics, athletic records and proximity to recreational hot spots. NYU was ranked second for best sex life; the University of North Carolina was rated number one. Georgetown University, University of California, Los Angeles and Yale University were ranked third, fourth and fifth respectively. Caitlin Travis and Anya McDermott, juniors and roommates at UNC, said they were surprised by their school’s spot. But they said the
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MSNBC host interviews Prop 8 lawyers Rachel Maddow led a discussion with Perry v. Brown litigators at the NYU School of Law last Friday on how California’s Proposition 8 has affected the LGBTQ community and the future of marriage equality.
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‘Lights’ follow-up a dark, subtle evolution
By ALEXANDRIA ETHRIDGE
Ellie Goulding has stepped out of the lights and into the shadows for her second album, “Halcyon.” The follow-up to 2010’s dance-pop album “Lights” is much darker in sound, content and style, as Goulding delves deeper into her mind to produce some truly captivating songs. “Lights” was a near-perfect record, blending synths and techno dance beats with Goulding’s unconventional but impressive voice. Yet it was the singer’s deeply honest and intricatelywritten lyrics that really made her stand out from the barrage of other aspiring pop stars. Thankfully, Goulding upholds this standard of
excellence, albeit with a few new twists to keep fans interested in her most recent release. The album starts with a surprisingly dark tone on tracks “Don’t Say A Word” and “My Blood,” which are set to a downtempo beat accompanied by eerie synths and rustic drums. Lead single “Anything Could Happen” returns to Goulding’s signature style of upbeat and introspective pop, followed by other solid tracks such as “Only You” and “Halcyon.” The album’s best track is “I Know You Care,” which takes a more stripped-down approach with piano-centric instrumentals
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In an effort to publicize Israeli violations of international law against the Palestinian people, the Russell Tribunal on Palestine held its fourth session this past weekend. The Russell Tribunal on Palestine, an independent human rights organization founded in 2009, has convened in Barcelona in 2010, London in 2010 and Cape Town in 2011 to present different aspects of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The New York City session focused on denouncing the United States and the United Nations for their complicity in the actions of Israel and failure to bring justice to the region. “Several participants would like to press for changes in the [United Nations], such as ending the veto power of the richest and most powerful nations, which allows for the U.S. to single-handedly obstruct
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Cider Week ushers in fall season
By BRYNA SHUMAN
From Oct. 12 to 21, New York and the Greater Hudson River Valley area will host the second annual Cider Week. More than 180 local restaurants, shops and bars will participate, featuring hard cider from regional orchards and special tastings. In addition featuring hard cider at various locations, Cider Week will include more than 35 special events and classes throughout the city, with more added every day. Highlights include a Cider Dinner at culinary salon City Grit on Oct. 15, as well as Applepalooza 2012 at Astor Center on Oct. 18. There will also be a Cheese and Cider event at Bklyn Larder on Oct. 19, where ciders from Eve’s Cidery will be
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Cider Week draws crowds of apple lovers for the second time. paired with cheeses from this popular artisan cheese shop. Hard cider was a traditional American beverage until the
early 20th century, when Prohibition banned alcoholic drinks. Now, regional orchards are working to re-establish the popularity of this distinctive American beverage. Cider Week was founded in 2011 by Glynwood, an agricultural not-for-profit organization. Its mission is to strengthen local food systems and farming communities. Cider Week, part of Glynwood’s Apple Project, is one of the annual autumn events designed to help achieve this mission. “The goal of Cider Week is to build appreciation and demand for hard ciders, and in so doing, help support local orchards while also reviving heirloom apple varieties,” said Kayt
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Tribunal presents Palestinian views contrary to popular media justice,” said Sherry Wolf, media coordinator for the tribunal. The tribunal said the United States and the United Nations have supported Israel with economic and military aid. According to its findings, Israel receives 60 percent of U.S. Foreign Military Financing and has been the largest beneficiary of U.S. foreign aid since 1976. This session featured notable speakers such as Ilan Pappé and Noam Chomsky and jurors including Alice Walker and Angela Davis, in hopes of garnering media attention. However, Wolf said this has proven to be extremely difficult, particularly in the United States. “There is an enforced blackout of Palestinian voices and points of view in the U.S.,” Wolf said. “Mainstream media were well-informed about our tribunal with some of the most prominent names in civil rights, scholarly, cultural and legal circles and simply refused to cover it.” Ilan Pappé, the opening speaker at the tribunal and a renowned Israeli historian, said the mainstream media must use a historical perspective to fully understand the issue. “I think that hearing a different narrative, a different version of these events ... eventually makes way on how politicians, journalists and the common public relate to the issue of Palestine,” Pappé said. Emah Rajeh, a CAS junior and member of NYU Students for Justice in Palestine, said he sees the
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tribunal as an important event to change public perception. “It is without a doubt a historic step in the right direction,” Rajeh said. “For years, dissent or criticism of Israel has been seen as taboo, but with this tribunal, we hope it will encourage understanding the conflict as not a relationship between equal parties, but as one that consists of an oppressor and an oppressed.” The Russell Tribunal on Palestine plans to hold its final session in February 2013 to present the cumulative conclusions of all the hearings. The location of this session has not yet been announced. Veronica Carchedi is a contributing writer. Email her at cstate@nyunews.com.
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NYU ranked second-best university for student sex life ranking made sense when considering demographics. “As girls, I think it came more as a surprise to us, because guys kind of have their pick,” Travis said. “It’s a lot easier for [boys],” McDermott said. “There are tons of girls everywhere. If you want to have sex you could, but we don’t see it as any different from any other school.” Despite the female to male ratio at NYU, CAS freshman Eliza Herring believes finding a partner in New York City is not as difficult as it may seem. “Even though there seems like there are a limited number of straight guys, I’ve found just the opposite,” Herring said. “I feel as if having a sex life here is almost guaranteed.” LSP freshman Grace Pleehall said NYU is ranked second because rules in the area are less stringent than other universities. “NYU dorms don’t care if you have members of the opposite sex stay over in your room,” Pleehall said. Paul Apodaca, associate professor of anthropology at Chapman University, said the type of university environment that fosters healthy student sex life has a few
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features, including access to information, support concerning sexual activity and an environment of personal responsibility and concern for others. “Meaningful relationships are often found where people share values and the most basic values are those of respect and a willingness to participate with others to ensure everyone’s well-being,” Apodaca said. “At all times, people must respect the dignity inherent in each person and their bodies. Close relationships are built on the knowledge that your partner is an advocate for your happiness and dignity.” But CAS senior Jesse Rueckert said the list is irrelevant because it seems to focus on heterosexuality. “I think there’s plenty of sex going on at NYU, but a lot of it is definitely not going on between guys and girls,” Rueckert said. However, the Playboy article did not specify whether or not it focused exclusively on heterosexual intercourse or if homosexual intercourse was also considered. Marilyn La Jeunesse is a contributing writer. Email her at university@nyunews.com.
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MSNBC host Rachel Maddow interviewed the Perry v. Brown litigators David Boies and Theodore B. Olson as the keynote of “Making Constitutional Change: The Past, Present, and Future Role of Perry v. Brown” held on Friday at the NYU School of Law. The symposium also featured numerous panels over the course of two days and a reading of the play “8,” which Oscar-winning screenwriter Dustin Lance Black wrote about Proposition 8. Proposition 8 was a California ballot proposition and a state constitutional amendment passed November 2008 that stated only marriage between a man and a woman was valid or recognized in California. “The symposium, like a happy marriage, I suppose, is the result of a lot of love and collaboration,” said Mateya Kelley, a symposium editor. “Every participant in the event, including the keynoters, organizers and staged-reading performers, is volunteering his or her time.” In addition to the keynote, the symposium hosted panels dealing with various questions on how Perry v. Brown has affected the LGBTQ community and future marriage equality litigation. Not only is the case historic for
any student of social change, says Kelley, but it is of particular interest to NYU. Kelley explained that the symposium harked back to another event the law school held in 1968 titled, “Sex, Politics and the Law: Lesbians and Gay Men Take the Offensive,” which addressed the Supreme Court case Bowers v. Hardwick. In this case, the court upheld the constitutionality of a Georgia law criminalizing sodomy, proving NYU Law has always been involved in sexual orientation equality. “The law school has been at the forefront since at least 1978 when it was the first U.S. law school to deny career services to employers who discriminated on the basis of sexual orientation,” Kelley said. Perry v. Brown might also be on its way to the Supreme Court, as the Prop. 8 supporters who lost in the 9th Circuit have petitioned to have the case heard this year. Gallatin junior Joe EhrmanDupre stated that it is important for NYU to give forum to these types of discussions. “I personally believe in the fight for marriage equality,” EhrmanDupre said. “Same-sex marriage will allow for non-normative deemed relationships and sexuality to become more visible in society. I personally look forward to getting married myself.”
As the keynote speaker, Maddow prefaced by apologizing to the audience for not being a lawyer, thus asking what she considered silly questions to better understand the case. This straightforward approach allowed the litigators to explain what they saw as important components of their work. Olson explained how he was able to reconcile his belief in marriage equality with his Republican values, saying that “building a family [and] creating a stable home, is a conservative value.” Boies also discussed the underlying motivations behind the suit. “We put prejudice and fear on trial, and prejudice and fear lost,” he said. Both Boies and Olson spoke of the changing attitudes toward same-sex marriage, saying the way to achieve progress is to create dialogue. “We are afraid of losing, but we’re confident in the argument we’re making,” Olson said. “[Marriage equality] is right for America, just plain morally right.” Margaret Eby is a contributing writer. Email her at university@nyunews.com.
David Blaine leaves audiences electrified at Pier 54 By ANDREW KARPAN
Career Guinness World Record holder and stunt-shocker David Blaine returned to his hometown of New York City this weekend to show off his newest stunt — getting electrocuted. The 39-year-old magician, who has already achieved international fame for feats like being buried alive for a week and holding his breath underwater for recordbreaking times, staged his newest act at Hudson River Park’s Pier 54: “Electrified: One Million Volts Always On.” For the stunt, Blaine subjected himself to one million volts of electrical power for 72 hours straight, wearing only a full-body chain-mail suit for protection. In comparison, the lethal third rail that operates New York City subways carries only 625 volts. Blaine, who was able to make only limited movements, was surviving with barely any nourishment. But he looked to be in high spirits, smiling and waving to the crowd from his glowing red metal mask. The event was sponsored by the international computer chip manufacturer Intel, which used the event to promote the Ultrabook, their new line of mini notebook computers. The notebook com-
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David Blaine performed an electrical stunt at Pier 54. puters were prominently used to control the volts of electricity hitting Blaine. Rick Swenson, one of the event’s Intel-employed staff, drew the relationship between Blaine’s stunt and his employers’ mission. “Both Blaine and Intel are on the forefront of electrical ingenuity, and today it’s all coming together,” Swenson said. “We hope that this event both teaches people something about physics and electricity, as well as shows people what Ultrabooks can do.” The event was open to the public, and visitors were allowed to use the computers to control some of the Tesla electrical coils. For theatrics, the coils were also
connected to a sound-system that played haunting dark melodies, which corresponded to the level and direction of electricity hitting Blaine. Musicians such as Andrew W.K. performed, connecting their instruments to the electrical circuits that controlled the coils shocking Blaine. Dan Vitetta, a magician who visited Pier 54 with his family this weekend, said Blaine’s new stunt was unique and impressive. “It absolutely has to be a spiritual experience for Blaine,” Vitetta said. “To be up there without any food, without anything, just him and the electricity. How many other people ever try to do something like that?” However, not everyone shared Vitetta’s enthusiasm. NYU theoretical physics professor Alexander Grosberg criticized the act as purposeless. “It is a very stupid idea for a man to spend 72 hours without sleep, food and water standing on some platform,” Grosberg said. “I do not see any goal or any purpose in this except seeking a cheap popularity. It has no underlying interesting physics or science.” Andrew Karpan is a contributing writer. Email him at cstate@nyunews.com.
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Goulding’s sophomore effort plays to lyrical strengths and a chorus scattered through the song. The song sounds more like a reassurance than a bold declaration of feeling, which is heartbreaking and beautiful to hear. “Halcyon” plays to Goulding’s strengths — her vocal versatility and lyrical skills. Her voice is alternately controlled and free on tracks like “Only You.” An interesting innovation in this album is the incorporation of dubstep elements, like the smashing bass featured in “Hanging On.” The technique is used subtly and sparingly, but enough to give the album a decidedly more trance-like feel than its dance-pop predecessor. However, a noticeable flaw in “Halcyon” is the relative lack of depth in many of Goulding’s songs. The lyrics and choruses are more repetitious than in her best work, and many of the verses are disappointingly unoriginal. A prime example of this is the album’s open-
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ing track, “Don’t Say A Word,” which repeats the same phrase for nearly two minutes. Still, “Halcyon” is a solid second album. Goulding has managed the nearly impossible task of maintaining her original sound while heading in a new and interesting direction that leaves listeners in eager anticipation of her next musical venture. Alexandria Ethridge is a staff writer. Email her at music@nyunews.com.
By LAURA WOLFORD
Comic book characters have become essential fixtures of modern entertainment. Movies have benefited the most from this superhero craze, with “The Avengers” making more than $200 million its opening weekend, but TV is starting to capitalize on the trend. From “The Walking Dead” to the upcoming “Arrow,” which premieres this Wednesday, comic books are beginning to realize their small-screen potential. Translating comics to TV has always been a problem. For starters, many big-name actors are simply not interested in TV. This leaves lesser-known actors, who often have just as much talent but considerably less draw power, with the pressure of carrying iconic characters to the small screen. Thus, many comic book TV shows falter after just a few episodes. However, there are two comics that have the potential to escape this trap and make great TV adaptations. First, though it may be dark, Marvel Comics’ “The Punisher”
Solid, relevant satire in ‘Ememy of the People’ By OLIVIA GEORGE
“Never wear your favorite trousers when you go out to fight for freedom and justice,” warns Dr. Thomas Stockman in Henrik Ibsen’s autobiographical tour-de-force, “An Enemy of the People.” This classic play is the story of a spa town where the major sources of income — public baths — have become infested with poisonous bacteria. Upon making the discovery, Dr. Stockman, strikingly portrayed by four-time Tony Award-winner Boyd Gaines, goes to work trying to convince the town to shut the baths down. But the people will not listen. Instead they buy into the cost-effective lies espoused by the mayor, who also happens to be Dr. Stockman’s brother. The doctor and his family are run out of town, but Stockman never wavers in his convictions, holding on to the ideal that it is important to take a stand, even if that means standing alone. Dr. Stockman is widely viewed as a dramatic embodiment of Ibsen himself, whose work was often criticized as scandalous. “An
Enemy of the People” was itself written in response to the horrified reception that greeted the playwright’s previous work, a play called “Ghosts.” Gaines’ performance does justice to the playwright’s fiery words — and then some. “Every single exclamation mark stays,” he bellows about the passionate punctuation in his report on the baths’ contamination. “If in doubt, add more.” This statement is delivered towards the beginning of the play when the doctor’s reputation remains unsullied, and Gaines flies about the stage in near-boyish fervor over his discovery. The actor’s transformation of the character throughout the play is masterful. At the end of the play, he carries himself with slumped shoulders but an upturned chin. Gaines presents the stature of a man who knows he has lost but refuses to submit. Opening just a little over a month before election day, the Manhattan Theater Club’s revival has the sought-after element of relevance, expressing bold ideas about the ignorance of the majority and the corruption of politicians. Early on in the play, one character insists, “All the same, one ought to vote at any rate,” to which another replies, “Even if one doesn’t know anything about what is going on?” Moments like these hit especially hard this time of year. “An Enemy of the People” is playing an open run at MTC’s Samuel J. Friedman Theater, 261 W. 47th St. For tickets and more information see anenemyofthepeoplebroadway.com.
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would make for terrific television. Frank Castle, alter ego of The Punisher, has all the vengeful spirit of Batman without any of the moral scruples. Castle is a vigilante whose fight against the criminals and mobs of New York City is nothing short of a bloody, one-man war. He murders, kidnaps, extorts and tortures his victims. Castle is the perfect antihero for cable television and might be a nice fit for HBO. He has a large enough following to attract an audience on his own, and viewers would be able to sympathize with his motivation: his murdered family. “The Punisher’s” story is often portrayed like a crime show, an angle that could be taken in plenty of different directions — from a basic revenge arc to an exploration of the dark psychological contortions of his mind. Castle is a very complex character, and having multiple episodes to fully explore his multifaceted personality would make for very emotionally compelling television. Another old comic-based show that deserves a reboot is “Won-
der Woman.” The show was not a huge hit in the 1970s, but with all the hype surrounding Marvel’s “Black Widow,” this would be a perfect time for DC to take Wonder Woman out of the vault. She has a massive following and a comic book history dating back to 1941. Wonder Woman exudes confidence, strength and moral conviction — a great role model for young girls everywhere. She is independent, loving, fierce, and sympathetic while still maintaining her authenticity. She has the potential to become an inspirational empowerment figure for the modern era. Many significant comic book characters are too emotionally complex for a movie to fully grapple with in only two hours. Some characters are a better fit for the small screen not because they can’t support their own movie, but because their stories are more intriguing when told over time. Laura Wolford is a contributing writer. Email her at entertainment@nyunews.com.
Passioned performances cannot save ‘Nowhere’ By ISABEL JONES
Steeped in soulful contemporary music and an adept use of montage, director Ava DuVernay’s “Middle of Nowhere” beautifully captures the plight of its conflicted lead character. However, strengths in art direction cannot distract from the film’s weak and limited plot. Though wellacted, the characters’ scenes frequently seem unrealistic and childish. Full of profound silences and moments of wistful eye contact, “Nowhere” certainly goes about setting a mood, but in doing so only raises expectations that remain unmet. Introducing a series of grand conflicts, “Nowhere” focuses more on maintaining a muted color scheme and art-house-vibe than actually working toward resolutions. “Middle of Nowhere” examines the marriage of Ruby (Emayatzy Corinealdi) and Derek (Omari Hardwick), a young couple forcibly separated by Derek’s eight-year prison sentence. Acted by an entirely AfricanAmerican cast — except for the small role of Derek’s lawyer — “Nowhere” plunges into a unique realm of American cinema. The story follows Ruby, who drops out of medical school
because of her devotion to her incarcerated spouse and restructures her forseeable future around phone calls and visitation hours. We are led to believe that this is a result of true love, as Ruby counts down the minutes until Derek’s parole hearing, reflecting upon the comforting moments of simpler times when they were together. Unfortunately, what happens in prison does not always stay there, and certain truths come to the forefront that force Ruby to see her husband beyond love’s rose-tinted lenses. Everything is thrown into limbo as Ruby begins to question her choices and the strength of her marriage. Regardless of the film’s weaknesses, its cast excels. David Oyelowo, for instance, takes on the supporting role of the even-keeled bus driver, Brian, with controlled subtlety and instant charisma. Hardwick is so good as Derek that it is a pity he isn’t onscreen more. Derek’s story is left largely untold, and questions of his arrest, sentence, and marriage linger unpleasantly even after the credits have rolled. “Nowhere” possesses all the components of potential success, but doesn’t quite know how to put them to use, leaving the bland taste
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of squandered potential. In a world where Tyler Perry films often represent the only African-American cinema coming out of Hollywood, “Middle of Nowhere” is truly a trailblazer. Director Ava DuVernay made history at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival as the first AfricanAmerican woman to receive the award for Best Director. “Nowhere” is nothing short of well-made; the problem lies in its inability to look past its stylistic elements. While visually stimulating, the audience needs more to hold on to and more to invest in. Isabel Jones is a contributing writer. Email her at film@nyunews.com.
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Mathers, the public relations officer in charge of Cider Week. Cider Week was brought back this year after an overwhelming response from last year’s inaugural event. “We were overwhelmed by the positive response and the number of participants last year,” Mathers said. “Wine directors, restaurant managers and wine buyers were eager to help raise awareness about hard cider as a category in general, and as a lighter and gluten-free alternative to beer or wine.” Emily Theon, a student at the Graduate School of Arts and Science, finds the concept of Cider Week intriguing. “I’m impressed by the large number of participating locations and vendors coming together to support such a great cause,” Theon said. “The support of local businesses, in this case farms and orchards, is an important one, and I can’t think of a better way than Cider Week to highlight that.” Cider Week begins Friday, Oct. 12. For a complete list of participating vendors and events, visit ciderweekny.com. Bryna Shuman is a contributing writer. Email her at dining@nyunews.com.
In June 2012, New York City chef Waldy Malouf opened High Heat Pizza, Burgers & Tap on Bleecker Street near NYU’s campus. The concept of this eatery is to serve thin crust pizza coupled with smokestack burgers, all cooked at high temperatures. Jeffrey Skiba, director of operations, says cooking with high temperatures makes food more flavorful. “We cook with a high temperature oven that is kept at 600 degrees,” Skiba said. “Cooking in high heat creates a condense[d] flavor component and makes the cheese, dough and burger taste a certain way.” Their burgers are anything but ordinary; they consist of a special combination of 25 percent dry-aged brisket and 75 percent certified Angus beef, blended by butcher Debragga and Spitler, specifically for High Heat. Dry-aged brisket is placed in a temperaturecontrolled room for 30 days. This causes the moisture to be sucked out of the meat, causing a layer of fat to form on the outside. During this process, the flavor of the beef gets centralized into the meat, creating a steak-like quality and a savory flavor. The selection of grilled smokestack burgers includes the signature High Heat Burger with lettuce, tomatoes, grilled onions, homemade pickles and High Heat sauce, and Burger ‘N’ Greens which is your choice of burger with mixed green salad, zucchini, parmesan and vinaigrette and more. For parties of three or more, the Max
Get the most from your toast: add avocado By KIMBERLY BUESSER
The creaminess of an avocado combined with crispy toast makes for the perfect snack or meal. This is a great and easy way to revamp your day-old bread. Avocados are least expensive in the summer, so eat them up now while they are still approximately one dollar apiece. Avocados, a superfood, provide us with essential nutrients such as fiber, vitamin E, potassium and folic acid. The healthy fats in avocados fill us up and suppress hunger so we don’t feel the need to snack throughout the day. PREP TIME: 15 minutes COOK TIME: 10 minutes INGREDIENTS: 3 ripe avocados 1/2 a lemon, squeezed 1/4 cup of chopped fresh cilantro 1 clove of garlic, minced French bread (or any type of fresh
bread, preferably whole wheat) Extra virgin olive oil Cherry tomatoes Salt Pepper
DIRECTIONS: 1. Peel the avocados and remove the pit. Mash them in a bowl with a fork. 2. Add the lemon juice, cilantro and garlic. 3. Add a dash of salt and pepper. 4. Fill a frying pan with a light coating of olive oil — a little more than a teaspoon. 5. Turn the stove on medium heat and warm the frying pan. 6. Add the sliced bread and cook
for five minutes, then flip and cook the other side for five minutes. 7. Remove bread from the frying pan and top with avocado mixture, cherry tomatoes and another sprig of cilantro. 8. Food blog “Cookie and Kate” also has an amazing recipe for avocado toast and many other appetizing ideas.
Kimberly Buesser is a contributing writer. Email her at dining@nyunews.com.
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Chef Waldy Malouf opened High Heat Pizza, Burgers & Tap near NYU in June. Burger is a 30-ounce dry-aged burger consisting of bacon, bleu cheese and sautéed egg. The vegan and non-beef choices include the Wood Oven Roasted Vegan Umami Burger with shiitake, lentils, black beans, tofu, sweet potato and roasted garlic-tomato sauce, and the 13-spice Organic Turkey Burger with chopped pickle vegetable slaw and hot and sour vinegar sauce. Made with domestic and imported cheeses, their pizzas include novelties like the Bacon, Egg and Sausage pizza with roasted red peppers, arugula and cheddar. It also includes the 13-Spice BBQ Pork Pizza and the Broken Meatballs pizza with fresh oregano, mozzarella and parmesan. They also offer a variety of seltzer floats, tossed french fries and salads. Prices are student-friendly with the burgers ranging from $5.25 to $11.95; $7 to $10 for
small pizzas and $14 to $17 for large pizzas. Bleecker Street’s new addition is a hit with locals as well. “It’s one of the best burgers in this area,” said Mike Eerri, 27, a frequent customer. So what makes this place different from the other restaurants surrounding NYU? “You can come in and have a quick lunch, or come and sit down and have a homemade cocktail and have a different experience,” Skiba said. “The quality of the food also speaks [to] what people are looking for ... We are preparing everything ourselves and it comes across in the food we are serving.” High Heat is located at 154 Bleecker St. at Thompson Street. Tanay Hudson is a contributing writer. Email her at dining@nyunews.com.
Trendy chain opens largest location in West Village By ARIANA DIVALENTINO
The Westville restaurant chain will be opening a new location at 333 Hudson St. on Oct. 15, making it the fourth and largest location. Known for serving simple but high-quality, allAmerican lunch, dinner and weekend brunch, Westville is already well-established spot in Lower Manhattan and among the NYU community due to its locations in the West Village, East Village and Chelsea. Westville’s menu features mainly fresh and classic preparations of various meats and fish such as their Grilled Lemon Herb Marinated Chicken with choice of two sides ($14) and more varied daily specials as well as salads, sandwiches, burgers and hot dogs. The standout feature is the Westville Market, a collection of approximately 20 to 30 vegetable sides prepared in various ways. These vary from simple dishes like sautéed cherry tomatoes, to the more exotic fried plantains with cotija cheese. The daily specials also feature desserts, including seasonal items like pumpkin pie ($7). Aside from the spaciousness of the new restaurant, it will be the first in the chain to have a full liquor license, allowing the new Westville to accommodate a bar and serve cocktails. The bar will have its own menu that chef Berty Richter is currently planning. “It’s not a comfort food place, but it’s not, not a comfort food place,” owner Jay Strauss said about Westville’s atmosphere and menu. He painted the wall trim of the new location himself — attesting to the chain’s welcoming and
unpretentious style. The restaurant aims to be NYU studentfriendly, so accordingly, the food is moderately priced, with most entrees priced at $14, $18$22 specials and $7.50 to $13 sandwiches. The dessert menu includes traditional pies and cobblers that cost $7 per serving. Westville provides vegetarian and vegan options such as vegetarian hot dogs and burgers, which may further contribute to its appeal among the NYU community. Tisch sophomore Matthews Harris enjoyed the burger and salad he ordered at the first West Village location, but found the prices restricting. “It wasn’t terribly pricey, but it’s not exactly college-budget friendly,” Harris said. “I enjoyed their food, but I’m not sure if I would feel very compelled to go to the new restaurant.” An inviting atmosphere is important to Strauss. His high standard is reflected in the classic, clean décor, which is still coming together at Westville Hudson, but is already visible in its square layout, mostly neutral color palette and large windows. This welcoming quality may be partially responsible for the chain’s success. “We feel like a lot of people love our places,” Strauss said about Westville’s expansion. “We have three that are very established.” “Our attention, long-term, is to continue to expand,” he said. “There may even be one in your hometown one day.” Ariana Divalentino is a contributing writer. Email her at dining@nyunews.com
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Big box retail hurts small business
By BRANDON JACOBI
While watching the presidential debate this past Wednesday night, I noticed something interesting. No, it wasn’t Mitt Romney’s unwavering desire to kill and eat Big Bird for Thanksgiving, but rather both candidates’ emphasis on supporting small business to help the economy grow. This notion strikes close to home, as my mother has owned a private pharmacy in the suburbs of Westchester, N.Y. since 1998. My hometown of Armonk is full of momand-pop stores, creating a close-knit community where everyone knows each other. Recently, an out-of-town property owner signed a lease with CVS, forcing out our only grocery store in the process. This will be the first big box retail store in Armonk and will change its character and charm forever. There are 22 CVS’s in a 10-mile radius of Armonk. I’m almost certain this breaks some sort of ethical law about having a particular number of miserable employees in a restricted space. Unfortunately, this is not only pertinent to my hometown, as it followed me when I moved to the city as well. Being a newcomer to the Upper East Side, I was surprised to see so many
chain stores everywhere I looked. In fact, every time I walked to the subway on 86th Street, I was reminded that there is a Duane Reade on both York and First avenues. It is a good thing there are two of the same store just one block away from each other because that is completely practical and an effective use of space. Big box retail stores have a malevolent business model aimed at obliterating their competition. They lure you in with category killers, meaning they drop the price of certain products lower than a nearby independent store could afford to sell the item. Their plan is that once a customer is shopping he or she will buy other items that are not so cheap without realizing it. Customers think a large chain is competitive on everything when, in reality, independents have certain products that are cheaper. And they do have everything. Drug stores have become grocery stores, hardware stores, pet stores, card stores, toy stores, frame stores and more. One-stop shopping. Independents cannot afford to stay in business anymore, leaving vacancies that no other independents want to fill and rolling out the red carpet for other chain stores to compete to set up shop. Small, local businesses also give back
to the community. They support Little League teams, town libraries and local events. Big box retail stores send their profits back to their headquarters hundreds of miles away. A former supervisor asked a neighboring CVS to donate to the local art show — a big annual event in town — to which CVS declined. When the small stores get hurt, who will support the community? Brad and Angelina? We as consumers need to become educated as to where our money is going. As both presidential candidates realize, thriving local businesses create more jobs and help spur a thriving economy. According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, small businesses are responsible for 65 percent of new jobs created over the last 17 years. These privately owned businesses are vital for a town’s character and once that is taken away, it can never be restored. So the next time you are out shopping, whether it is for a pack of gum or a big-screen television, you have a responsibility to ask yourself in whose pockets your money is winding up. Brandon Jacobi is a contributing columnist. Email him at opinion@nyunews.com.
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PBS should not be used as political tool By SIDDHI SUNDAR In a Washington Post article following former Gov. Mitt Romney’s controversial Big Bird comment during last week’s presidential debate, right-wing columnist Henry D’Andrea wrote the following in stalwart support of the GOP hopeful: “The First Amendment allows Americans the right to free speech. It does not allow them the right to force others to fund their speech, especially when the debt is well over $16 trillion.” This, among the slew of consequent media commentary on the need to cut government subsidization to PBS, flung loyal network supporters into furious uproar — with #KillBigBird leading the virtual movement — and for good reason. For starters, “force others to fund their speech”? Ambushing America’s most accessible avenue for academic cultivation is a scathing blow to a network that has been a torchbearer of democracy in American education and public engagement since the 1970s. Especially when PBS feeds on less than 0.02 percent of the total federal budget — an alarmingly insignificant amount when scaling its tangible social impact with its actual budgetary damage. A leading counter-
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argument is that less than 15 percent of the network budget is subsidized by federal funding. Which means the bulk of PBS always has and will inevitably continue to be supported by private groups, eliminating the need to dip into taxpayer money because the network will supposedly survive regardless. Perhaps the damage in urban America is relatively corrigible, but the dramatic effect on rural communities without cable, satellite or even Internet accessibility cannot be overlooked. Cutting federal funds has the potential to take out entire local stations, stripping people of the minimal educational outlets they had access to from the outset. A viral Facebook infographic issued by the network frames PBS’s influence in American viewership. While only three percent of high school students take an astronomy course, “5 million people explore the wonders of the universe each week on ‘Nova,’” PBS said. In the last broadcast year alone, stations “offered more than 500 hours of arts and cultural programming.” And of course, in response to Romney’s attack on Big Bird, a national icon for youth education and interaction, the numbers back up PBS’s claim that they are the “num-
ber one source of media content for pre-school teachers.” Past the numbers, even a brief scan of PBS program offerings makes the network’s commitment to increased public awareness enormously self-evident. “Frontline,” “Washington Week” and “PBS NewsHour” highlight critical public affairs. “American Experience” and “American Masters” provide essential history lessons. “Nova” and “Nature” are pioneers of educational science television. “POV” and “Independent Lens,” series devoted to independent nonfiction, provide outlets for documentary filmmakers to showcase critical work to audiences beyond the confines of the festival circuit. PBS is, in all regards, a negligible financial burden for its tremendous allegiance to a more illuminated America. A network dedicated to the advancement of a more educated and informed public should never be the scapegoat of a political agenda, especially one built on gross exaggerations, impractical promises and a shallow understanding of educational democracy. Siddhi Sundar is a contributing columnist. Email her at opinion@nyunews.com.
Saudi IKEA catalogue perpetuates sexist culture
IKEA is facing criticism in the wake of the release of their latest Saudi Arabian catalogue, in which the company airbrushed women out of its photos. Many public officials in Sweden, where IKEA was founded 70 years ago, condemned the removal of the women and argued for more egalitarian attitudes concerning gender. While IKEA does not carry sole responsibility for upholding or shifting the values of a nation, the process by which rights advancements occur is piecemeal. A well-publicized incident like this is detrimental to the progressive movement toward women’s equality. By making concessions to the tendencies of Saudi culture to oppress or ignore women, IKEA is perpetuating the problem. IKEA has airbrushed women out of its Saudi Arabian catalogues since the 1980s. But now it is 2012: a time when women and men have equal opportunity throughout many regions of the world. While IKEA should respect the religious values of the nations in which it operates, there is a fine line between politeness to a country and complete disrespect to an entire gender. Regardless of the company’s claims, this is more than a retouch. It is a visceral elimination of the female population in a region that is already credited with stifling women’s rights and stunting gender equality. Pretending that women do not exist merely exacerbates a stigma prevalent throughout the region. In the exclusion, IKEA sheds light on a culture where women lack a voice in many aspects of daily life. After 30 years, we are glad to see this issue finally surfacing into the public spotlight. IKEA should not alter reality for profit in Saudi Arabia. Other companies will look to IKEA’s model when deciding how to approach this issue. IKEA has an opportunity to correct its mistake and promote a message of gender equality in a region where it has previously been lost between the couch cushions.
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Violets win third straight, two players set new records By SARA LEVY
In another resounding win, NYU women’s soccer defeated St. Joseph’s College 4-0 at Gaelic Park in the Bronx. Freshman forward Melissa Menta scored two goals, the first in the 23rd minute and the other in the 82nd. Junior defender Mary Clair scored her first goal of the season in the 23rd minute and sophomore forward Amelia Hammerl scored in the 55th minute. “Our goals were all good combination plays, especially the goal that Ashley [-Simone McKenzie] crossed to Amelia, who then headed it in,” said senior captain Sierra Tumay. “That was a pretty goal.” “There was no question we were the dominant team both strategically and tactically,” Menta said. Sophomore goalkeeper Meg Patten was very impressed by her team’s performance.
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Jets now becoming irrelevent in NY By EVAN KENDALL
With just three weeks left in the 2012 National Football League regular season, the New York Jets seemed poised to make a run at the playoffs with an 8-5 record following a three-game win streak. On the other hand, the New York Giants were struggling; just barely stealing their seventh win in a three-point nail-biter against their divisional rivals, the Dallas Cowboys. But fortune changes in the NFL more often than Apple releases new updates for their operating system. The Giants won two of their last three games, finished 9-7 and snuck into the playoffs as a Wild Card while the Jets lost three straight, finished 8-8 and missed the playoffs. What happened next is the stuff of New York legend: The G-Men beat Atlanta, Green Bay, San Francisco and New England en route to their second Super Bowl victory in five years. The New York Jets and their fans were forced to watch their neighbors parade through Manhattan once again. Despite all of the wonderful accomplishments of the New York’s representative in the National Footbal Conference, the downward spiraling Jets still seem to receive much more attention. Throughout the duration of the offseason, all eyes were on the Jets and their new addition, quarterback Tim Tebow. How would their starting quarterback, Mark Sanchez, react to Tebow’s arrival? What did head coach Rex Ryan do to lose all that weight? The only thing more dramatic in the Tri-State area was “The Real Housewives of New Jersey.” Meanwhile, the Giants were nowhere to be found in the tabloids. No one wanted to interview two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning; no one asked Giants head coach Tom Coughlin how he felt about his Hall of Fame credentials; no one even
Menta and senior [forward] Serra Tumay broke school records this game as well.” Menta has already accumulated 32 points, which is more than any other NYU player in a single season. Tumay now has the NYU women’s soccer record for assists with 20 for her career. “It’s awesome we got a shut out so we just have to keep that composure going into our [University Athletic Association] games this weekend.” Menta said. NYU women’s soccer is currently 1-1 in conference matches this season. The Violets look to improve that record when they play at Washington University in St. Louis Friday, Oct. 12, and at the University of Chicago Sunday, Oct. 14. Sara Levy is deputy sports editor. Email her at slevy@nyunews.com.
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New York Jets fans worry about the team’s future. discussed if the Giants could repeat as Super Bowl champs and become the first team since the Patriots to have anything close to a dynasty. What do the Giants need to do to earn the media’s attention in New York? Should they go out and get a guy who seems to only polarize fans and journalists, as the Jets did with Sanchez, Tebow and Plaxico Burress? I hope New York’s fanbase will not only concern itself with the trials and tribulations of a team that hasn’t won a Super Bowl since 1969. The media’s inattention needs to end, and it needs to end soon. I think we can all agree that people have grown tired of the Jets’ quarterback situation, lack of talented wide receivers and running backs and injury issues. They will most likely finish this season below .500 and continue their NFL irrelevance. When that happens, hopefully we can hear about the other team playing in MetLife Stadium for once. Otherwise, we might as well start a new TV show called “The Pretend Football Players of New Jersey” and accept the reality of the situation. Evan Kendall is a contributing writer. Email him at sports@nyunews.com.