NYU’s Daily Student Newspaper
WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS Vol. 40, No. 21
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2012
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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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By VERONICA CARCHEDI
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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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