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Responses to sexual assault analyzed

By Nathaly Pesantez Contributing Writer

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The Met’s latest exhibition, “Death Becomes Her,” features a historical look at mourning attire, displaying garments worn by widows and funeral attendees in the 19th century. This overlooked genre played an important role in the evolution of commercial production in department stores and warehouses across the nation.

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Fashion idea reaches startup status

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Four months ago, SPS senior Arben Durollari pitched an idea for his senior project that combined all of his passions: fashion, videography and media studies. Today, the senior project is now a fashion startup company named BÖND. Inspired to pursue something he had never done before, Durollari started BÖND to be proactive in a field for which he had passion but little experience.

“I’ve always had this thing tailored toward fashion, so I thought, ‘Hey, if I am going to do an independent study, I might as well try and do something with fashion,’” Durollari said. “All I had to do was create

a regular T-shirt, but I didn’t want to do that.”

Durollari decided he not only wanted to design a T-shirt — with fabrics completely sourced in the United States and fairly made in New York — but he would also market it through media such as Tumblr, Instagram and Twitter, making all of the marketing free. With an interest in media studies, he incorporated a documentary aspect to the project by filming the entire process.

Durollari first assembled a strong team, consisting of his brother Kuj Durollari and his friends Dionis Ahmetaj and Joe Pollicino.

Durollari said creating the team was crucial to the growth of the business.

“I have a driving passion for

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this … and it’s just this idea of thinking toward the future,” he said. “While we only produce 100 T-shirts now, if I get an order in the future for 10,000 Tshirts I will have a team with me ready to roll.”

Durollari said he and his team have the same mentality regarding BÖND. It is not just a project.

It is a passion and something they really want to see through and succeed.

“BÖND is a vision of the past updated for our future,” Durollari said.

Success does not come easy, however. Throughout the past four months, Durollari has had multiple people tell him he is crazy, that he should

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Swedish film explores uncomfortable topics

By Nomko Baatar Contributing Writer

“Force Majeure,” Sweden’s entry for Best Foreign Language Film at the 87th Academy Awards, is a visually stunning film that is too embarrassing to watch without cringing or squirming in your seat at least once. It is not particularly gross or disgusting in any way, but it does explore a theme that viewers tend to turn away from — the downfall of the patriarchal domination in the family of a handsome Caucasian alpha male, a willowy wife and two perfect little blond children.

The storyline is deceptively simple — an uncontrolled avalanche

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traps the guests of a Swedish resort. Tomas (Johannes Kuhnke) makes a decision that leaves his wife Ebba (Lisa Loven Kongsli) doubting his role as a husband and his children fearing a tear in the family. Ebba, astonished at Tomas’ betrayal, comes to uncomfortable and unpleasant realizations about her family. She instigates several awkward encounters with other people at the resort when she tells them of her husband, and no one seems to believe her accusation of Tomas’ lost masculinity.

Tomas’ hurt pride allows him to overcome denial, disdain for his

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Beauty & style

By Gabriella Bower Staff Writer

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney of New York’s 12th district said sexual assault cases are mishandled on a regular basis in the United States at a panel discussion at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute on Oct. 21.

“It seems a week does not go by where a sexual report has not been mismanaged,” Maloney said.

“A mismanaged case is a stain on our justice system.”

Maloney was the keynote speaker of the NYU Law-sponsored panel that included Special Commissioner of Investigation for New York City Public Schools Richard Condon, NYU Law professor Martin Guggenheim, Day One New York executive director Stephanie Nilva, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law professor Marci Hamilton and Virginia Commonwealth University professor

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The constant back-and-forth between past and present makes “How to Get Away with Murder” a difficult act to follow. However, with each episode, the writers of the show have been able to create substantial connections between the seemingly detached storylines. On top of juggling multiple plots, the show continues the Shonda Rhimes tradition of normalizing taboo topics, such as having numerous gay sex scenes. The frequency of these types of scenes forces the viewer to appreciate the events shown as normal and acceptable.

ABC’s “Black-ish” turned heads with its controversial title, but once the pilot actually premiered, viewers were treated to a thoughtful, satirical and laughout-loud funny take on an African-American family living in a largely white world. Led by actor Anthony Anderson as Andre, the cast is rounded out by Laurence Fishburne as the patriarch of the family, Tracee Ellis Ross as Andre’s wife and a talented group of child performers as the children. While it has been pegged as the black “Modern Family,” it is a lot more than that, and deserves to be seen by everyone, regardless of race.

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Panelists discuss sexual assault

Charol Shakeshaft.

Judge Leslie Crocker Snyder, founder of the first Sex Crimes Prosecution Bureau in the country and co-author of New York State’s Rape Shield Law, moderated the event and gave an overview of the challenges facing sexual assault prosecution.

“Rape is a crime of violence, of power, of control, degradation, humiliation,” Snyder said. “We still have trouble in the court rooms convincing juries that someone didn’t ask for it.”

Other issues the panel discussed include the pressures facing victims of sexual abuse and the legal and cultural system that favors the perpetrator. Hamilton said one of the major challenges sexual assault poses is that the victims often have trouble reporting the crimes.

“We know based on data that most

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Stephanie Nilva, Charol Shakeshaft, Leslie Crocker Snyder, Marci Hamilton, Richard Condon and Martin Guggenheim talk about victims of assault. victims are unable to come forward until later in their adult years,” Hamilton said. “We have unwittingly set up a system that favors the predators and disfavors the victim.”

The panel also discussed how new technology has created new problems in detecting and preventing sexual abuse cases in schools, which Condon said were a major challenge in prosecuting these crimes.

“If a student has his own cell phone [parents] never look and see

In memoriam: Former NYU Wagner dean

By Marita Vlachou Deputy News Editor

William Ronan, a former professor and dean at the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service and first chairman of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, died on Oct. 15. He was 101.

In addition to his work at Wagner and the MTA, Ronan worked as the personal secretary of Gov. Nelson Rockefeller in 1958. He also served as a chairman in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey in 1974.

Sherry Glied, the current dean of Wagner, said Ronan demonstrated the vital role that NYU plays in providing skills for leaders in city and state government.

“William Ronan was an ‘engaged scholar’ — an example of the individual described

by Theodore Roosevelt as ‘the man in the arena,’” Glied said.

“A leader willing to engage in making policies and decisions that shape our lives.”

Glied added that Ronan earned the respect of major political figures through his work at NYU. “Ronan’s career as a faculty member and dean at NYU was the basis for his appointment to high-level positions by Mayor Wagner and Governor Rockefeller,” Glied said.

His achievements as chairman of the MTA include helping to accommodate transportation between New York, New

Jersey and Connecticut by setting up the Tri-State Regional Transportation Commission and laying the groundwork for the creation of the MetroNorth Railroad by acquiring the New Haven, Harlem and Hudson lines. Ronan crafted the deal to purchase the Long Island Rail Road on behalf of Rockefeller.

In an MTA press release published on Oct. 17, MTA chairman and CEO Thomas Prendergast said Ronan was an important figure in the public transportation industry.

“His vision of how an integrated transportation system can improve the region, and his skill in turning that vision into reality, have made life better for millions of our customers every day,” Prendergast said. “We at the MTA send our deepest condolences to his family, and remember his service fondly.”

In addition, Glied said Ronan made major contributions to Wagner not only by enhancing the school’s reputation, but also attracting students and faculty.

“His work continues to this day in the Wagner School, through our graduates who work in urban planning and through the research conducted at the Wagner School’s Rudin Center for Transportation,” Glied said.

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what calls are going in at 3 a.m.,” Condon said. “They’re the biggest pain to our cases.”

Nilva spoke about her teen dating violence organization, Day One, and said it had found that educating people at a young age is one of the most effective measures to combat sexual assault.

“The acceptance by peers of abusive behavior is one of the strongest indicators of dating violence,” Nilva said. “Introducing

education of any kind addressing intimate partner violence will reduce dating violence.”

CAS sophomore Katie Schulz, who attended the event, said she was surprised to learn about the statistics involving sexual assault.

“I was shocked to find out the high incident level of sexual assault in high schools, as well as the extremely small statute of limitations,” Schulz said. “It was interesting to see how these panelists are

working to make positive change.”

Steinhardt senior Haley Spenard said she felt not enough is being done in schools to prevent sexual abuse.

“As far as NYU goes, I don’t think the school is doing enough to tackle the issue,” Spenard said. “I mean, I heard about this event through my internship, not through school.”

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Langone to begin MRSA research

By Darby Cook Contributing Writer

NYU Langone researchers hope to discover an antibiotic to combat MRSA, a flesh-eating bacterium resistant to most medications.

The researchers will be working from a $6.5 million contract granted by the National Institutes of Health.

Victor Torres, head of the Laboratory for Staph Pathogenesis at NYU Langone Medical Center, said the disease poses a serious risk, as the few antibiotics that are capable of treating it may one day be ineffective.

“It could be argued that we are one antibiotic away from an MRSA epidemic of epic proportions,” Torres said in an email.

Torres added that, according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 2 million Americans are annually infected with antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Langone is tackling this problem with a research program based on the collaborative efforts of four biomedical scientists. Torres said the lab’s research will focus on analyzing the bacteria in order to craft an effective vaccine.

“We are integrating cuttingedge technology available at [Langone] with epidemiology [and] analysis of clinical samples from MRSA infected patients,” Torres said. “Our ultimate goal is to identify critical, small amino acid sequences, known as epitopes, from MRSA proteins that are recognized by the antibodies produced during infection.”

Langone will also be partnering with three other research institu-

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Current antibiotics are insufficent to treat MRSA. tions — the Hospital for Special Surgery, Bellevue Hospital Center and Vanderbilt University — and have specialized support from the University of California-San Diego.

The research labs at these universities will focus on a few distinct areas to complete the task, which Langone doctors Torres, Bo Shopsin, Beatrix Ueberheide and Gregg Silverman will direct.

Silverman, who is the leader of the NIH research contract, said the $6.5 million research contract gives Langone opportunities that would otherwise not exist.

“We are grateful to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases [a part of the National Institutes of Health] for its generous support of this work,” Silverman said in a Oct. 15 press release.

Torres agreed and added that the research was of great consequence to the field of disease study.

“This research contract is enabling the team to do cutting-edge

research otherwise not possible by any of the individual investigators,” Torres said. “As a team, the work that will be done under this program has the potential to identify novel targets and approaches to produce an effective MRSA vaccine, which would be a tremendous accomplishment that will have major implications for human health.”

Langone student Utkarsh Anil said while he is not directly affected by the research, he is glad to see Langone received the grant.

“While this particular grant might not impact a student directly, it increases the ability of the institution as a whole to support the students in the wide variety of interests that we have,” Anil said.

“So, from a medical student’s perspective, grants like these just go to show the strength of the institution in research and the vast amount of resources that are made available to the students.”

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BEAUTY & STYLE

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Exhibition explores funeral fashion

By Gianna Collier-Pitts Violet Vision Editor

Death is surprisingly attractive in the Anna Wintour Costume Center. The upcoming Metropolitan Museum of Art exhibition, smartly coined “Death Becomes Her,” looks at the history of mourning attire in the 19th century across Europe and the United States. It also delves deeper into the societal trends surrounding grief and the female image.

The dark melody of Gabriel Fauré’s “Requiem, Op. 48” provides a musical backdrop as the exhibit takes the viewer through each decade of dress and highlights the specific evolution over time in style, color and fabric.

With regard to the styles themselves, many were influenced by the fashions of the upper class because dress choice was viewed as indicative of wealth and social status.

Long dresses dyed deep shades of black complement thick silk taffeta, crepe and gauze fabrics during the initial stages of mourning, and they slowly taper to lighter fabrics and simpler embroidery with the passage of time.

Standout pieces included royal mourning gowns from Queen Victoria and Queen Alexandra — the latter also owned two beaded silk evening gowns in mauve, another typical mourning color.

The collection pays respect to the

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The exhibition displays mourning garments from the early 1800s including heavy draping and lace detail. fashion world becoming the indicator of mourning trends as the the popularity of fashion magazines increased during the mid-1800s.

It additionally showcases the production of ready-made dresses created for purchase at local department stores and warehouses that sold dresses specifically for times of grieving. The materials became easier to manufacture over time, and the exhibit showcases more middle class families partaking in the sartorial trends because of the broadened availability.

Men and children’s mourning fashions are also lightly featured in the collection. During the time period in which the garments were actively worn, however, men and children played a smaller part in the external mourning process.

Assistant curator Jessica Regan explained the role of gender in the event of mourning and the attire that went along with it.

“There was very little change between [men and children’s] ordinary attire and mourning … They really weren’t subject to the same expec-

tations in terms of how elaborate the mourning should be,” Regan said. “In this period, [women] were considered, in some ways, representatives of their family’s level of propriety and respectability … Their mourning was a reflection of the family’s collective feelings of grief.”

Specific attention is paid to the dresses of widows throughout the century, as well as the hats, veils, gloves and parasols that distinguished them from the rest of the family. A second component of the exhibition displays jewelry and

small accessories commonly worn during the mourning period, as well as paintings and a long-form comic from Life magazine. In the main exhibition room, quotes from notable society women appear to be fading on the walls as a century of sorrow is preserved in this captivating exhibition of costume.

“Death Becomes Her: A Century of Mourning Attire” runs through Feb. 1, 2015.

Email Gianna Collier-Pitts at gcollierpitts@nyunews.com.

Menswear-style flats new, comfortable fall trend

By Caroline Ogulnick Staff Writer

Women are filling men’s shoes this season — literally.

Ballets flats are no longer an essential, as oxfords, brogues and loafers are stepping onto the scene. Many are opting for a menswear-inspired shoe that offers the same comfort as your average flat but is still one of fall’s top trends.

The classic oxford is recreated by staying away from the standard black or brown mold. This season’s oxfords feature cutouts, color-blocking and metallic accents, along with platform heels and vibrant laces. While they were typically worn as workwear in the past, oxfords are now a fashion focal point in everyday use. Many are styling outfits solely based on the modernized shoe, transforming it from an overlooked accessory to a statement flat.

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Stella McCartney’s version of menswear-style flats is more extreme than the typical loafer or oxford. brogues another menswearinspired shoe to covet — then purchase. Brogues are similar to oxfords, but they accentuate the sole. Stella McCartney plays off this trend with her line of platform flats. The collection portrays a more extreme ver-

sion of the style, with colorblocking, wood and rubber platforms and lace-up patterned leather. Less exotic brogues are produced in the trending colors of the season, such as red, navy and gray and are printed with one of fall’s most popular pat-

terns: snakeskin.

Everyone loves slip-ons because they are a hassle-free way to complete an outfit. Loafers are the preferred slip-on flat for fall because they are easy, comfortable and classy. The pointed toe loafer is a versatile trend

that can be worn with an array of looks. Pair the shoe with jeans and a T-shirt to dress for a nice brunch, and throw on a black blazer or a leather jacket for a night out. The loafer comes in a wide range of styles, with varying heel heights, shapes and accents. Strappy, d’Orsay and studded versions are showcased in designer collections and high-street stores.

Menswear-inspired flats allow women to show a masculine edge. If you are willing to splurge on these flats, they can be found at Bloomingdale’s, Saks and other designer boutiques. For cheaper, collegeappropriate price points, Zara, H&M and Forever 21 offer a broad selection.

Now that fall is in full swing, it is time to pick up a pair of menswear-inspired shoes and follow in the footsteps of the season’s newest trend.

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BEAUTY & STYLE

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Five beauty hacks to keep your skin under control

By Avery Chang Staff Writer

Midterms tend to bring out the worst in people. Guzzling coffee in the wee hours of the morning while cramming for exams in Bobst Library is not one of the Top 10 Best Moments in the lives of college students. All the caffeine, sleep deprivation and built-up stress is a cocktail for disaster when it comes to skin. In times of dire need, it is necessary to reassess your beauty routine, especially after an exhausting all-nighter in the library’s lower levels.

Benefit Boi-ing Concealer ($20, benefitcosmetics.com)

This industrial-strength concealer works its magic by covering up the darkest of dark circles. It even works to camoflage stress-induced breakouts. It is perfect to dab on in the morning when you rush to campus after hitting the snooze button one too many times.

SPS sophomore Georgie Fu uses the concealer for post-late-night makeup needs.

“This concealer is so good for the dark circles under your eyes,” Fu said. “It honestly makes you look like you got a full eight hours

of sleep.”

Pond’s Cold Cream Cleanser ($8, ponds.com)

With its seemingly endless uses, cold cream is a miracle beauty product. You can use it as an eye makeup remover, a face wash, a moisturizer, a facemask or a body lotion. No matter the use, it will always leave tired skin looking fresh and feeling good as new.

Boscia Luminizing Black Mask ($34, boscia.com)

You can quickly apply this mask and then sit back and relax — or sit back and review some flash cards.

Just let the mask sit while you continue your studies and then peel it off whenever you are ready. You will be left with smaller pores, cleaner skin and a calmer mind.

CAS sophomore Alyssa Mullally said it always clears her pores and even boosts her confidence.

“It gives me back control over my skin, which is empowering when I’m feeling so helpless during midterms,” Mullally said.

Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Cleansing Wipes ($7.49, neutrogena.com)

Sometimes the last thing you want to do late at night after an intense study session is go through

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Arben Durollari designs and markets the clothes for his company, BÖND. do things differently or that his idea would not work. And there were days, he said, that he wanted to give up and simply take the easy route. But his firm belief in what he was doing and what this company would stand for kept him going — and continues to keep him going.

The ’60s-inspired T-shirt is called the Thirst shirt, depicting a woman drinking water. This was no coincidence.

“I wanted everything to connect,” Durollari said. “The shirt represents materialism, consumerism and the thirst for a quality product — all aspects of media theory that I’ve studied.”

Furthermore, the fit is androgy-

nous, so everyone can wear it, defying the stereotype the media often imposes on men and women to wear certain things or look a certain way. BÖND has already sold almost all the Thirst shirts.

Durollari continues to look to the future of his undertaking with a mind wide open to possibility.

“Over the last four months, I made the connections and established a loyal customer base.

I will continue to make one piece at a time and continue to test the waters,” Durollari said.

“I’m not afraid, I’m not restricted. I can create anything I want, and it’s amazing.”

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your whole nighttime beauty routine. But at the same time, you do not want to forgo removing a day’s worth of dirt and grime and just call it a night. The perfect compromise is investing in a pack of cleansing wipes that can take care of your whole nighttime ritual.

Steinhardt sophomore Marcia Hu swears by this Neutrogena beauty product.

“When I’m tired from a super long day, all I want to do is curl up in bed,” Hu said. “But I don’t want to go to sleep with all my makeup still left on my face, so I use these wipes and they really do the job.”

Lush Ocean Salt Cleanser ($21.95, lushusa.com)

We all deserve a long vacation after fighting through midterm season. Unfortunately, the closest thing to a tropical retreat we have is the Jersey Shore, which is not exactly the most pleasant vacation spot during this cold fall weather.

The next best thing is a cleanser that captures the benefits of fresh ocean water. This cleanser is full of minerals to soften, cleanse and brighten your skin.

Email Avery Chang at bstyle@nyunews.com.

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DKNY, Cara Delevingne team up

By Sophie Lewis Staff Writer

Supermodel, street-style star and “Instagirl” Cara Delevingne, known for her gamechanging eyebrows and endless variety of wacky faces, has officially launched her capsule collection with big-name designer brand DKNY. This is not Delevingne’s first foray into designer collaborations. Earlier this year she launched a line of handbags with luxury designer Mulberry.

This time, she is focusing on clothing and accessories.

Delevingne has been working with DKNY for two years, starring in major ad campaigns for the brand. This is her first time helping with designs, however, and her collection with them has been highly anticipated by industry professionals and superfans alike.

The price point of the collection varies. At $735, the black leather moto jacket is the most expensive item, followed by athletic varsity jackets and gray blazers.

Loose track pants, baggy hoodies and navy and black jumpsuits are on the slightly more affordable side.

On the lower end, black and white graphic tees are $150, and yellow beanies and sports bras are priced at $70.

The line is available at DKNY’s Madison Avenue store, Bloomingdale’s flagship store on 59th Street, dkny.com and shopbop.com.

This collaboration is just one of many between established designers and up-andcoming Instagirls, including supermodel Karlie Kloss and of course Delevingne, making their names into brands.

These young women have used social media to gain millions of followers, and now they are turning that influence into a profit. Delevingne herself has over 7.6 million followers on Instagram alone, and millions on her other social media platforms.

Delevingne’s signature modeloff-duty style is a clear match with DKNY’s athletic and urban aesthetic. Her personality, which shines through her Instagram photos, is also evident in the clothes; they are a direct translation of the slouchy, tomboyish style she commonly sports.

Some, like CAS freshman Jessie Osterman, are hesitant to praise the collection, not-

ing its athletic simplicity despite its high price point.

“It’s kind of weird,” Osterman said. “I feel like someone as unique as Cara could have come up with something a bit more interesting than a hat with her name blasted on it.”

This seems to be the general consensus among women who were expecting a bit more from the line than what appears to be fancy workout clothes. But while most pieces are certainly inappropriate for work, they are pretty much perfect for any on-the-go college student that wants to look cool but also wear sweatpants to class.

The pricy collection does not fit into an average student’s budget, but many Delevingne fans will likely race to the shops anyway to grab these limited edition pieces.

Specifically, shoppers are gravitating toward the graphic beanie, a Delevingne staple and one of the cheapest items in the range. The pieces definitely exude Delevingne’s style, but the collection may not appeal to everyone.

Email Sophie Lewis at bstyle@nyunews.com.

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opinion

edited by CHRISTINA COLEBURN opinion@nyunews.com

Social Issues

Adopting male surname exemplifies sexism

By Annie Cohen Contributing Columnist

Amal Alamuddin, an international human rights lawyer, has been thrust into the spotlight this past year because of her relationship with actor George Clooney, and it does not seem like the attention will go away anytime soon. Alamuddin most recently made headlines this week when it was revealed that, according to the official listing on her law firm’s website, she took Clooney’s surname. This move came as a surprise to many, especially because it seems atypical of a successful, established career woman.

While I respect Alamuddin’s decision, I find it difficult to fathom. In fact, I find the entire practice of taking a man’s name, and how little this practice is typically questioned, very troubling.

A woman altering a vital part of her identity while a man retains his is indisputably sexist. The action implies that the woman now belongs to the man, branded with his name for all to see. As far as I am concerned, changing one’s

name is an antiquated notion that should be abolished.

Interestingly, the past decade has seen a decline in woman retaining their names after marriage, dropping to around just 18 percent after peaking at 23 percent in the 1990s. This trend needs to be reversed immediately. Names, after all, represent our identity. From the moment we are born, we have names bestowed upon us, yet it has somehow become a beloved custom to abandon these identities after walking down the aisle. As more and more women are earning professional degrees and working in high-profile jobs, names are becoming even more significant.

There is a reason, after all, that it is called “making a name for yourself.” If a woman has spent decades building a reputation and a career,

she should not feel pressured by society to alter any part of herself in any way.

Some argue that women retaining their names is an affront to tradition. This argument is flawed, however, because traditions must evolve as times evolve.

Women have more opportunities and are more unrestricted than ever, so it seems unreasonable to expect them to adhere to an outdated practice. In today’s diverse world, a husband and wife sharing a last name is simply not all that important.

Gender equality has come a long way, but clearly there is still a lot of work to be done. Even if something like retaining a name seems innocuous, ultimately it is a step in the right direction, for it is usually the little things that have the biggest impact. If women are to be truly equal to men, having an unfair custom where men assert their dominance should not stand. It is crucial that society rid itself of this damaging practice.

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economic issues

Unions need to help increase minimum wage

By Richard Shu Contributing Columnist

Minimum wage labor workers are nearing their breaking point. The federal minimum wage rate, set in July 2009 at $7.25 per hour, is simply no longer livable. Its purchasing power has decreased significantly from $10.34 per hour in the 1960s.

Attempts to raise the current wage have been repeatedly blocked by a consistently do-nothing Congress.

Struggling workers even picketed outside Alice Walton’s Park Avenue apartment on Oct. 17, demanding that Walmart, which is her inheritance, pay a livable wage.

For all of the controversy surrounding this issue of labor, conspicuously absent from the national debate are the labor unions. The unions secured significant gains in workers’ benefits and fair wages early in the 20th century. Walmart explicitly forbids unions on its premises. A debate over the minimum wage should be right up their alley.

But the union movement in the United States is, effectively, history.

Private sector union membership rests at a pitiful 6.7 percent — a

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marked drop from the 35 percent membership peak during the 1950s.

Union detractors cite extensive corruption and unreasonable demands as justification for the union movement to stay dead. This is a new capitalist America and labor is no longer welcome.

Yet, for all the setbacks and impediments, unions work. The 1950s saw the peak of the union movement in America, and with it came the greatest income equality in American history. With the decline of unions, income has only grown more concentrated among the rich. Even today, the average unionized worker makes $200 more a week than the average non-union worker.

Lawmakers do not want to believe that higher wages are necessary.

What they and other anti-labor advocates fail to understand is that the

burden of fair worker treatment rests squarely with the government in the current system. Minimum wage workers now rely on food stamps, Medicaid and subsidized housing to survive — all of which come out of taxpayers’ pockets. Passing the burden of livable wages back onto companies would not only lift the burden from government, but also relieve government expenditures.

But stubbornness and deaf ears are the order of the day in a post-union America. The very concept of labor relations has been tainted with antisocialist fearmongering. Lawmakers, in their stubbornness, have proven themselves unfit to deal with the cries for a livable wage.

If you cannot go through, go around. Much as we may grumble and shift our feet, the inaction surrounding the minimum wage shows that, perhaps now more than ever, we need unions. They can speak for those who do not have a voice. They can keep companies accountable for their actions. They can help minimum wage workers survive.

Email Richard Shu at opinion@nyunews.com.

staff editorial

Investigation will aid NYC homeless shelters

Mayor Bill de Blasio recently announced that child safety and domestic violence in homeless shelters will be reviewed in response to the death of 3-year-old Jeida Torres. Last Saturday, Torres was allegedly beaten to death by her stepfather, Kelsey Smith, who was later arrested following a suicide attempt. The Torres family resided in a transitional homeless shelter in Brooklyn, which is managed by the nonprofit group Housing Bridge.

This shelter’s social service staff members were unaware of the situation and were thus unable to prevent it. It is impossible to determine whether new procedures would have prevented this tragedy; however, the mayor’s upcoming investigation is the first step to making the city a safer place for the homeless.

The homeless rate in New York City has become an increasingly pressing issue, with a 13 percent rise in Brooklyn during 2013. Nearly 54,000 people use the city’s homeless shelters, including 22,000 children. In fact, family homeless rates have not been this high in the city since the Great Depression. The homeless rate has been increased by the double blow of a lack of affordable housing and virtually no wage increases for the bottom 80 percent of workers. This compounding issue has squeezed people with full-time jobs out of their own apartments and homes because even though their wages stayed the same, their housing costs continued to grow. Newly created affordable housing is inadequate and is often too expensive for the homeless.

Many homeless shelters, including the Housing Bridge shelter where Torres died, offer services for mental health and substance abuse meant to extend a hand to those who desperately need it. Domestic help and social services, however, are lacking in shelters not specifically oriented toward battered families.

The Brooklyn shelter had only one social service supervisor for the entire staff. Despite Smith’s history of violent crime, no investigation was made to determine his propensity for violence.

The city’s Administration for Children’s Services only looks into individual cases if a report of suspected abuse is filed.

When considering Torres’ death in hindsight, as well as the plight of violence in shelters on a larger scale, the precautions that should have been taken seem clear. It begs the question as to whether greater oversight and social service presence would have kept Torres alive. One wonders why Smith was not removed from the shelter in the beginning. The frustrating reality is that the needs of the homeless are diverse and cannot sufficiently be solved through the current system. No single formula will help every individual and structural shortcomings further complicate the process. Ultimately, New York City shelters can help by gathering knowledge on how to effectively care for the needy. Hopefully, de Blasio’s investigations will uncover useful answers.

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arts

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MoMA PS1 showcases experimental, electronic music

By Ife Olujobi Entertainment Editor

New Amsterdam Records described “Sound / Source,” an event held at Museum of Modern Art PS1 on Oct. 19, as a “day-long electronic music festival” on its website, but, contrary to the image that phrase conjures, there were no bros in tank tops or neon clothing to be found.

Instead, what transpired was a series of abstract performances and sound installations that challenged the notions of electronic music and the role technology plays in the making and performance of music.

Part of MoMA PS1’s Sunday Sessions, a weekly series of performance art and discussions, “Sound / Source” featured pieces from artists from the experimental label New Amsterdam Records including Olga Bell, Daniel Wohl, Vicky Chow and Roomful of Teeth, as well as other guests including Tyondai Braxton, Lesley Flanigan and an installation

by Nate Boyce and Daniel Lopatin of Oneohtrix Point Never.

The festival took place in several rooms inside the PS1 complex, including performances in the dome, on the roof, in the boiler room and even a sound installation by experimental music group Lucky Dragons in the elevator, which played from floor to floor.

The performances in the dome

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“Sound / Source” featured a variety of unique electronic styles, including Roomful of Teeth (above).

were particularly engrossing because they were illuminated only by soft neon lighting, creating a dreamy atmosphere and refuge from the brisk fall weather. The organizers took advantage of the possibilities of the space by setting up speakers around the inner edges of the dome. When members of Roomful of Teeth performed vocal

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selections from Paul Lansky’s “Idle Chatter” series, the hum of their voices surrounded the audience.

When alternative DJ Tyondai Braxton took the stage for a live set, the coarse synthesizers shocked the audience with Braxton’s industrialsounding take on EDM. The day’s standout performance was by Daniel Wohl, Caroline

“Force Majeure” focuses on gender roles in a family. wife and acceptance of reality.

Further unrelated events trample on his pride as an attractive alpha male and, finally, he has a mental breakdown and becomes desperate. Director Ruben Östlund implies that this is how society today views public displays of male weakness — a seemingly blank exterior with glee and disdain on the interior.

The dramatic sound effects and scenic landscapes stand as the strongest features of “Force Majeure.” These give the audience time to think about what has just happened while keeping the viewers interested in the main plot. The introduction of random characters help the viewer experience what normal people witness next to this

dynamic family. In all, Östlund does an excellent job appealing to the viewer’s curiosity.

The only downside to thescenic shots of nature is they sometimes feel stagnant and lacking in stimulation.

“Force Majeure” will hit close to home for many people in this ever-changing era of how feminism is viewed in relation to patriarchy and vice versa. Östlund manages to show the humiliating and degrading process of a man who loses his position in the society through Tomas, while at the same time demonstrating the shaky hold women have over their roles as society’s new front-runners.

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CMJ shows to check out today

By Margaret Farrell Contributing Writer

The CMJ Music Marathon began yesterday. Lasting through Oct. 25, the acclaimed Music Marathon features hundreds of concerts across Manhattan and Brooklyn, as well as myriad panels hosted by music industry professionals. Here are five acts to see on CMJ’s second day.

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Shaw and Olga Bell, accompanied by a video installation by Lily Morris and Lily Fang that took place in the Richard Serra room on the roof. Shaw and Bell’s voices floated beautifully over Wohl’s signature electronic tinkling and vaguely orchestral instrumentation. The images of a flock of birds swirling and a crowd of people bobbing back and

forth on two blue-tinted projector screens were oddly soothing companions to the music.

A defining performance came from Lesley Flanigan, Maria Chavez and MV Carbon, who played pieces on the PS1 Terrace using recorders, microphones, a sound board, an electric cello, a vinyl turntable and Flanigan’s own vocals to create an unlikely electronic music experience. Using their technologies in unexpected and unconventional ways, like pairing the sound of the electric cello with the feedback from the microphone, they managed to capture the spirit of “Sound / Source” — each artist was in some way using technology as an instrument.

While the music of “Sound / Source” may not be the most sonically pleasing, and certainly will not appeal to everyone’s tastes, New Amsterdam’s intentions are admirable in trying to showcase electronic music not bound by classical rules and traditional song structures. It was refreshing to hear how different elements of musical technology interact with each other naturally. Mainstream electronic music could stand to inherit some of the freedom and originality that was on display from these talented and innovative artists.

This year the Aussie indie artist Courtney Barnett will be one of the headline acts of CMJ at Webster Hall at 8:30 p.m. Barnett can only go up from the critical acclaim she received for her “Double EP: A Sea of Split Peas” this past year. Her drowsy and sardonic storytelling is what sets her apart from the rest of Wednesday’s lineup. Her droning guitars sound similar to those of old Nirvana live sessions. Barnett is able to access the tender, the comical and the relaxed when it comes to her music, providing nothing but good vibes.

Saint Pepsi Flash back to the ’70s with this groovy producer on Saint Pepsi’s

track “Fiona Coyne,” and there is no doubt that you will want to visit his showcase at Mercury Lounge at midnight. Delivering funky electronic beats and gripping guitar melodies, Ryan DeRobertis works solo under the name Saint Pepsi. The young musician released his debut album, “Hit Vibes,” in 2013 and has continued to drop quality tracks along the way, including remixes of Drake and Carly Rae Jepsen. Saint Pepsi will bring a dance party no one will forget.

Tweens The trash pop rockers who make up Tweens will be performing at Arlene’s Grocery at 5 p.m., ensuring a punk mood. The Cincinnati group released its self-titled debut album this past April. Tweens will welcome you to the world of classic girl punk with jarring guitar leads and relentless energy — think the Ramones replaced with female vocals, or a less ska-inflected No Doubt.

BJ The Chicago Kid Otherwise known as Bryan James Sledge, the Windy City rapper BJ The Chicago Kid on the rise has

worked with Schoolboy Q, Kanye West and Freddie Gibbs, just to name a few. The young wunderkind has released three mixtapes within the last five years, coupled with one studio album named “Pineapple Now-Laters.” BJ The Chicago Kid is expected to release his debut major label album through Motown Records this year. Check out his free set at Le Poisson Rouge at 8 p.m.

Ryn Weaver After her release of single “OctaHate” went viral, the music world has been ever so curious about the melodic conundrum that is Ryn Weaver. Her fairy pop tunes are whimsical and harmonically beautiful. The 21-year-old has worked with Cashmere Cat, Passion Pit’s Michael Angelakos, Charli XCX and producer Benny Blanco.

With her star-studded cast of musical friends and amazing vocal chops, Ryn Weaver will showcase her debut songs at the Bowery Ballroom at 7 p.m.

Email Margaret Farrell at music@nyunews.com.

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