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Students gather to remember Timekeeper
Students join Day of Action for Sandy relief
By PETER SLATTERY
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On Friday afternoon, dozens of students, faculty and alumni met in a quiet spot in Washington Square Park to honor NYU’s Timekeeper, John Votta. To any passersby, the place might not have had any significance, but it was on this corner of Washington Square East and Washington Place where Votta stood. Wearing watches on both arms, Votta voluntarily patrolled the corner for years, directing traffic for students and counting down the minutes before the next class. Beloved by the NYU community, Votta was featured in an article by The New York Times and a student-made documentary. Last month, Votta passed away from natural causes at the age of 70. As the news spread throughout the NYU community, many individuals expressed
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While life after Sandy is back to normal for the NYU community and much of lower Manhattan, hundreds of people are still without basic necessities. “It’s been very difficult,” said Alen Schlesinger, 62, a resident on 142nd Street in Rockaway, Queens, as he stood in his den, which was cluttered with boxes of his family’s possessions. Schlesinger’s home is among many in the Rockaways that has been without electricity and heat for three weeks. To assist Schlesinger and hundreds of other families in similar situations, the Clinton Foundation and Clinton Global Initiative organized a Day of Action on Sunday. According to a press release COURTESY OF ADAM EBNIT
Former President Bill Clinton visited Sandy victims yesterday in an effort to recruit volunteers.
Student magazine highlights city culture By PAIGE BROTT
On Saturday night, an eclectic group dressed in patterned hats, vintage T-shirts and chunky jewelry gathered for the launch of the first issue of Haze Magazine at the KidSuper store in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. An exposed brick wall was the perfect back drop for an evening of beauty, beanies and beverages. Haze is a biannual fashion and arts magazine created by several NYU students showcasing the raw culture and lifestyle of downtown New York City, rather than simply focusing on mainstream trends. The magazine exhibits content about exuberant youth, ranging from Lower East
Side street style to profiles about local musicians and artists. KidSuper, a clothing brand and shop launched by CAS junior Colm Dillane, was featured in Haze’s first issue and served as the perfect setting for the launch party. On Saturday the store was transformed into a place where creative individuals could meet and collaborate with other innovative people. This interaction captures the spirit of Haze Magazine, according to CAS junior and the magazine’s co-editorin-chief and head of publishing Kendall Brezinski. “[Haze’s mission] is to embrace a collaborative process and have
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Hopkins frightfully good in ‘Hitchcock’ By SUZANNE EGAN
Fans of the “Master of Suspense” know Alfred Hitchcock from his iconic films such as “Rear Window,” “Vertigo,” “The Birds” and “Psycho.” It is Hitchcock’s own innovative, but also infamous, approach to directing that creates the drama of the new film “Hitchcock.” With the production of “Psycho” as the backdrop, Hitchcock (Anthony Hopkins) and his wife, Alma Reville (Helen Mirren), work with and against each other simultaneously. Even though “Hitch” relies on Alma for creative advice, he rarely gives her any credit. He also does not attempt to hide his attraction to his leading lady, Janet Leigh (Scarlett Johansson). Alma responds by throwing her energy into a collaboration
with a former protégé, much to Hitch’s disapproval. Hitchcock fans will be satisfied with the jokes and allusions to his movies, but the characterization of his relationship with Alma is the most intriguing element of the film. Hitchcock is a complicated man — both a genius and an overgrown boy — managed with motherly discipline and affection by Alma. Their dynamic highlights what makes “Psycho” terrifying — not the infamous shower scene but rather the corruption of the relationship between mother and son. When Hitchcock and Alma seek to repair their personal lives, Alma asks why Hitchcock insists on pursuing such a risky project. He explains that he wants to return to his earlier years when nothing was certain and everything was terrifying.
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NYU students keep Timekeeper’s memory alive through heartfelt ceremony sadness at the passing of NYU’s unofficial guardian. Because of the overwhelming response from community members, the Student Senators Council created an event for students to come together to honor Votta’s legacy one month after his passing. “We received over 30 emails within the 24 hours after his passing,” said Student Senators Council chair Malina Webb. “This is a chance for students to gather and remember a man who, for many, became an integral part of the academic experience.” At 2 p.m. last Friday, representatives from the Student Senators Council opened the informal ceremony with brief remarks. “We were really impressed by the outpouring of student and alumni response,” Webb said. “I think that’s something to be said of the underlying community at NYU.” At the memorial, students also took turns telling stories and remembering what Votta meant for them and the community. “I remember reading about Johnny and thinking he was an official NYU employee, but then I found out he wasn’t,” said Tisch sophomore Emily Lu. “Still, he was always here, rain or shine, no matter what. I just wanted to say thank you to Johnny.” CAS junior Aaron Frankel said it was great to hear Votta yell out the time on
his way to class. “I was always rushing by and never got [a chance] to say thank you,” Frankel said. Marc Wais, vice president for global student affairs, also attended the memorial. “I think students understand now how much he cared for the NYU community,” Wais said. Attendees stood in a circle and held a brief moment of silence for Votta. As the meeting neared its conclusion, Webb announced that the Student Senators Council planned to place a clock in the Kimmel Center for University Life as a way to commemorate Votta’s contribution to the university community. “We had a dialogue about where to put the clock,” Webb said. “We decided we wanted to honor him sooner rather than later, so we chose the seventh floor of Kimmel, which is the center for club life.” Webb said because NYU does not have jurisdiction over Washington Square Park, it would take much longer to place a memorial on the spot in the park where Votta actually stood. “I hope the clock will remind current and future students of the sincere goodwill of Votta,” Wais said. Peter Slattery is a contributing writer. Email him at university@nyunews.com.
Small Gramercy fire results in minor damage By TATIANA BAEZ Students living in Gramercy Green residence hall were evacuated at approximately 8 p.m. on Saturday after a fire broke out on the sixth floor. A seemingly harmless lit candle resulted in fire, smoke and water damage that affected several dorm rooms as well as the HSBC bank located on the first floor of the building. One student suffered minor burns after attempting to put out the fire and was taken to the hospital. Overhead sprinklers in the rooms were activated and eventually extinguished the fire with the help of building staff, who used fire extinguishers. “We should take last night’s incident as a lesson,” said NYU vice president for public affairs John Beckman. “For that reason, we want to remind students again that candles are strictly prohibited.” The water damage has mostly been repaired after university employees used wet vacuums and air blowers. Water build-up also caused ceiling tiles in the HSBC bank located beneath Gramercy to erode and fall to the ground. The same university employees were able to wet vacuum the floor and clean the fallen ceiling tile inside the bank. Daniel Walsh, a Steinhardt
sophomore and Gramercy resident, said students exited the building after the smoke set off alarms. “I think it freaked everybody out in Gramercy,” Walsh said. “Everyone always says not to light candles, but sometimes I think we forget that there can be really serious repercussions.” Most of the damage has been repaired, but the university is still working to restore the room where the fire started. However, the entire dorm is fully accessible. In an email to the university, Marc Wais reminded students that the incident provied the severity of fire within dorm rooms and reminded the student body that students will face disciplinary action if caught using candles in the residence halls. “Candles have proven to be a tremendous fire safety danger in college dorms. Residents have a responsibility both to themselves and to fellow residents to avoid this hazard — Don’t use candles, and don’t permit others to use candles,” Wais said. “To be clear: we will take disciplinary action against those who use candles in the residence halls.” Tatiana Baez is a deputy university editor. Email her at tbaez@nyunews.com.
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NYU Abu Dhabi students visit Washington, D.C. for weekend By ALISTAIR BLACKLOCK
A group of 21 NYU Abu Dhabi students currently staying in New York took a weekend trip to experience Washington, D.C. Similar to universityplanned regional trips in NYU’s study abroad sites, this excursion aimed to provide an opportunity for the visiting students to gain a new perspective on the United States. The first of two visits to Washington, D.C. this semester, this trip was focused on the city’s political culture. Students toured the Capitol, visited the Newseum and had the chance to talk to NYU Wagner graduate Mary Fischietto, who currently works as the program examiner at the Office of Management and Budget of the White House. “She gave us a lot of insight into how the government’s budget works,” said Lucas Hansen, a junior at NYU Abu Dhabi. Hansen, who is originally from Kentucky, has been to the District of Columbia before. However, he said he appreciated experiencing it again with a more mature outlook. “I feel much more aware of the American political system,” he said. For non-American students, visiting Washington, D.C. was a chance to connect with United States history. Neelgoon Safdar, a junior from Pakistan, said she loved being in the nation’s capital. “American ideals are embedded into the city’s monuments,” she said. “I was really moved by the Lincoln Memorial. I could have sat on its steps for hours, imagining Martin Luther King, Jr., and the U.S. civil rights movement.” But the trip was not just about monuments and politics. Bouthayna Baltaji, an Arab-American junior born and raised in Abu Dhabi, enjoyed visiting the city’s museums.
“My favorite was the Hirshhorn Museum,” Baltaji said. “[The] Ai Weiwei exhibit on freedom of communication was captivating.” Hasanthi Piyasena, coordinator for global education for NYU Abu Dhabi in New York, said she planned this regional excursion to add depth to the students’ experiences in the United States. “These trips give a different cultural perspective and add to the academic program of studying away in the United States,” Piyasena said. The group stayed at NYU’s site that opened this semester in Washington, D.C. and were able to meet students and learn about the academic programs that are offered at the new campus. “The facilities ... are fantastic,” said Alice Tessen, an NYU Abu Dhabi sophomore from Wisconsin. “It would be good for people interested in government.” Kerry Barrett, director of academic programs for NYU Abu Dhabi in New York, said this trip was an opportunity to cultivate the relationship between the Greenwich Village and Washington, D.C. students and sites. Barrett stated that as the new site becomes established, different classes and student groups from NYU will come into Washington, D.C. for weekend trips. “Nothing adds on to written material [and] discussed material like experiential learning,” Barrett said. “[Washington D.C.] is great for NYU students studying in any field.” Barrett said a different group of NYU Abu Dhabi students will travel to Washington, D.C. later this semester to experience more of the capital’s art scene. Next semester, the program in New York hopes to host regional trips in other cities around the Northeast, such as Boston or Philadelphia. Alistair Blacklock is a contributing writer. Email him at news@nyunews.com.
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New York Aquarium remains closed due to hurricane damage By ISAAC MARSHALL Even though it has been three weeks since Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast, the New York Aquarium still faces numerous challenges. Jim Breheny, executive vice president of the Wildlife Conservation Society, said in a press release earlier this month that all 14 acres of the building were overtaken by salt water that surged during the storm. According to an article by The New York Times, the aquarium is expected to remain closed into next year. A new exhibit called “Ocean Wonders: Sharks!” will continue with its construction and is expected to open in spring 2015. Breheny said the Aquarium has restored power and life support systems. But it will remain closed for further repairs and has no immediate plans to relocate any animals. “Since power went down during the storm and the ocean surged past the Coney Island Boardwalk, we have been working to pump out water from electrical and mechanical areas,” Breheny said in a press release. “The salt water from the surge caused extensive damage to this equipment, making the restoration effort more difficult.”
He also praised the heroism of the aquarium staff, who remained at the facility during the storm to keep the animals alive. “The animal and veterinary staff provided all the necessary care to the fish, invertebrates and mammals as we worked to restore systems and power to the 14acre facility,” Breheny said. “We have a long way to go toward assessing the damages and doing what we need to do to reopen the aquarium.” The closing posed an inconvenience for NYU Environmental Studies professor Jennifer Jacquet. “I had assigned my students a visit to the New York Aquarium, and now it’s closed indefinitely, which is bad news for them and not good news for us,” Jacquet said. “My students went to the Central Park Zoo instead.” It may be still too early to tell precisely how much impact Sandy will have on marine ecosystems, but Jacquet warned about the potential effects the storm may have. “The potential for invasions is one major liability of a hurricane,” Jacquet said. “Some say Lionfish were introduced after Hurricane Andrew, for instance.” With a devastating loss of business from
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from Chelsea Clinton, CGI’s goal was to acquire 1,000 volunteers to make a difference in areas that continue to suffer from the effects of Sandy. NYU provided about 70 volunteers and also served as a meeting place for several hundreds of volunteers to get organized. About 15 buses transported the volunteers from outside Bobst Library to the Rockaways. They participated in a number of different projects, including park cleanups, distributions of coats and other materials, serving meals and canvassing the neighborhood to assess the situation and to provide necessary information to residents. “CGI reached out to organizations and colleges [and] universities from throughout the region to collaborate with them on this initiative,” said Diana Lugo-Martinez, program administrator of NYU’s Center for Student Activities, Leadership and Service, in an email. “They called our office and asked if we wanted to help, and we said absolutely.” Long Island resident Liz Lattanzio, 42, said she is not exactly sure about the situation back home. “But these people need help, so I felt like it was the right thing to do,” Lattanzio said. CAS sophomore Jeremy Lakin said he felt a need to help with relief efforts after he was affected by the hurricane in many ways. Not only did he have to evacuate from his residence hall during Sandy, many of his family members and friends also went through rough times during and after the storm. “My home in Pennsylvania was hit. My friends and family in [New Jersey] were all hit,” Lakin said. “I have a friend who actually lost someone in the hurricane, so I wanted to help out with the relief efforts.”
Volunteers at the Day of Action even included tourists. Hasan Aydin, 22, who is from the Netherlands and had been in New York for about a week, said he wanted to do what he could to help after his friend told him about the event. “I wanted to do good things for New York,” Aydin said. “It looks like a really big mess out there.” Once the volunteers arrived in Queens, they witnessed the devastation that could not be seen in Manhattan. Rozelyn Chok, 23, a Juilliard student, said she was shocked by the difference between the situation in Manhattan and in Queens. “We saw an entire house just gone, like tipped over,” Chok said. Destroyed houses, filthy streets, sidewalks covered in sand and huge piles of garbage and ruined possessions along the sidewalks were some of the sights in the Rockaways. On nearly every block, groups of volunteers from numerous organizations were helping in any way they could. “The volunteers have been terrific,” said Rockaways resident Tim Tully, 54. “All the different groups, the Army, everybody’s coming around and they’re wonderful. They really are.” Volunteers from Sunday’s Day of Action said they hope that their efforts made at least a small difference in the lives of the Queens’ residents. “For a lot of the people we talked to, I think it was just helpful for them to know that people know they exist and know they need help,” Chok said. More volunteer opportunities can be found through NYU Service’s Hurricane Sandy Relief page on the NYU website. Nicole Brown is a deputy city/state editor. Email her at nbrown@nyunews.com.
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The New York Aquarium has restored power but will remain closed until 2013. visitors, the aquarium stressed that it needs donations now more than ever to continue its recovery efforts and reopen to the public. Stern freshman Sarah Rothstein said she is hopeful that the aquarium will receive the assistance it needs.
“I have many fond childhood memories of the aquarium, and I would like to go see it again,” Rothstein said. “I hope that they can get the support necessary to recover from Sandy.” Isaac Marshall is a staff writer. Email him at cstate@nyunews.com.
Professor criticized for terrorism simulation assignment By KEVIN BURNS A former U.S. Navy intelligence officer and professor of transnational security at NYU received attention from the media regarding terrorism for an assignment she gave her students. Marie-Helen Maras, an adjunct professor at the NYU School of Continuing and Professional Studies Center for Global Affairs, teaches a class on transnational terrorism for graduate students in CGA’s transnational security program. This semester, Maras tasked students with a hands-on assignment: Students were required to plan and analyze a hypothetical terrorist attack from the perspective of a specific terrorist group. In the assignment, students were asked to explain everything from their selected group’s motives to the number of operatives needed to complete the attack as well as how the target government would react. CGA’s dean Vera Jelinek, who spoke on Maras’ behalf, said the purpose of the class is to give students a holistic understanding of terrorism so they can more effectively enact policies and methods to counter terrorist group actions. “The assignment fits in to the purpose of the course, and legitimately adds to the students’ understanding of terrorism,” Jelinek said. “With a practical order like this, you cannot just study it theoretically,” she added. “Like any case study, you have to look at it practically.” Jelinek said students were required to write disclaimers — on every page of their assignment — that noted how the assignment was hypothetical and
intended for classroom use only. Before coming to NYU, Maras served about seven years in the Navy and supervised more than 130 countersurveillance operations throughout Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom. Jelinek said Maras’ assignment offers practical education for students interested in counterterrorism, citing that her students include members of the military and law enforcement. But some members of the New York Police Department said they do not see the educational value of such an assignment. “This flies in the face of the 11 years of hard work the NYPD has done in tracking down terrorists to the far reaches of the globe to make sure they never strike again,” a NYPD office told the New York Post. However, Stuart Gottlieb, an adjunct professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs and teacher of counterterrorism and international security, said Maras’ assignment is an important way to teach the subject of terrorism. Gottlieb added that he uses similar methods. “We need to understand stuff from [the terrorists’] perspective if we are to make any headway,” he said. Kevin Chen, a CAS sophomore, said he understands the sensitivity of the issue but that the context of the class is important. “I can understand that viewpoint, but at the same time I would err on the side of the teacher’s judgment rather than assuming what’s going on,” Chen said. “Maybe, in the context of the class, it is different from hearing in passing.” Kevin Burns is a staff writer. Email him at university@nyunews.com.
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‘Hitchcock’ dissects director’s relationships through film the finale when Hitch listens to the audience’s screams during the shower scene and dances as though he is conducting a symphony. Mirren’s performance is equally skilled, capturing the frustration of the unappreciated wife with quiet poignancy. The supporting cast, including Johansson, Toni Collette and James D’Arcy, hold their own against the Academy Award-winning hero and heroine who dominate the screen. D’Arcy’s skills are the least utilized, but his brief screen time as Anthony Perkins demands attention. One of the best scenes in the film, in which Hitch explains the use of a peephole, is driven by Anthony’s awkwardness and question: “But why does he watch her take her clothes off ?” The only disappointing element of “Hitchcock” is that it delivers exactly what is to be expected. The performances are good. The shots and writing are skilled. The makeup is excellent for the exception of Johansson’s abominably fake wig, but there are no surprises. With a star-studded cast and award season growing closer, the audience should expect nothing less than sublimity, which unfortunately the film does not provide. However, it succeeds in entertaining and telling the fascinating true story about one of the greatest filmmakers in history. And as Hitch states in the film, “Well, that’s very good.” Suzanne Egan is a staff writer. Email her at film@nyunews.com.
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‘Ballad’ rocks audience with murder mystery By OLIVIA GEORGE
“The thrill of the kill, romance, blood, calamity. That’s entertainment. Long as it don’t happen to you.” So warns the cast of the Manhattan Theater Club’s “Murder Ballad” in the final moments of the show. While a disturbing question about the glamour of murder troubles the audience in “Murder Ballad,” viewers cannot help but be drawn in by its incalculable appeal. This delicious, new one-act musical, conceived with book by Julia Jordan and music and lyrics by Juliana Nash, tells the story of a dangerous love triangle and a classic tale of “you can take the girl out of downtown, but you can’t take downtown out of the girl.” Sara, the leading lady, has just left the bar where she worked — and her threeyear relationship with its proprietor, Tom — when she meets Michael, a doctoral student studying poetry at, where else, but NYU. He whisks her away from her humdrum life to an apartment on the Upper West Side. They get married and have a daughter named Frankie and everything seems perfect for a while. But when Frankie goes off to school and Michael is at work, Sara is left alone. By herself, she isn’t strong enough to keep ignoring her past. She begins an affair with Tom again,
and the audience watches and waits for the promise to be fulfilled from the opening song: someone is going to die. Although the meta-dramatic theme becomes most obvious in the final musical number, it is a motif that appears many times throughout the script in more subtle and artistic ways. As a whole, the lyrics are decadent but not overtly so, adding a poetic feel to the music. Paired with a sometimes gentle and often volatile rock score, the show at times resembles “Rent.” It’s no surprise that Jordan is a Jonathan Larson Award winner. The layout of the Studio at Stage II venue is a decidedly less subtle way of making the scenes more real for the audience; The setting could be better described as a performance space than as a theater. Even though there is a small stage where the band sits, the space as a whole is transformed into a bar. Some spectators sit at tables in the center of the room as the action takes place, and at times the actors are practically in the audience’s laps. Will Swenson, Karen Olivo, John Ellison Conlee and Rebecca Naomi Jones, in the roles of Tom, Sara, Michael and the narrator, respectively, are four powerhouse performers who play off each other and whose voices blend together to immerse the
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“Ballad’s” self-aware songs and script make for a thrilling tale. audience in a thoroughly goosebumpinducing experience. The Manhattan Theater Club’s “Murder Ballad” is playing at The Studio at Stage II at the New York City Center, 131 W. 55th St., through Dec. 2. For tickets and more information, see manhattantheatreclub.com. Olivia George is a staff writer. Email her at theater@nyunews.com.
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Holiday season volunteer opportunities By KIMBERLY SCHU
It’s that time of year again. Halloween has passed, and the winter holidays are around the corner. As the weather gets cooler and we start to strut down the city streets in boots and winter jackets, we realize there is a lot to be thankful for. With the excitement the season brings, it is easy to forget that many people do not have the luxury of enjoying turkey and homemade pumpkin pie with their families. With hundreds of programs and opportunities available in New York, it is easy help those who are less fortunate. Grab your friends and find a way to volunteer in the community. Here are the top five ways to give back this season.
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1. VOLUNTEER AT A SOUP KITCHEN A soup kitchen trip never fails to provide someone with a hot meal and leave you with a warm heart and immense pride. While it may not be the most exciting way to give back, going to the soup kitchen to serve a meal or two is one of the best ways you can help during Thanksgiving. On Saturdays, The Church of St. Joseph in Greenwich Village always has volunteers prepare meals for the hungry. Other opportunities are available at Community Kitchen and Food Pantry in Harlem, which serves over 10,000 meals every month. 2. VISIT A HOMELESS SHELTER Bringing food to the poor and putting a smile on someone’s face could be the best gift of all this time of year. The Bowery Mission at 227 Bowery in New York City is currently holding an online signup for Thanksgiving volunteers. Volunteers can cook and serve healthy meals or start a fund to raise money for the residents currently living at the Bowery Mission. 3. ORGANIZE A FOOD DRIVE Grab your friends and make a grocery list. Purchase non-perishable food items and festive desserts. Food Bank NYC and City Harvest both accept food donations at various locations in New York. If you are interested in starting your own food drive, check out YouGiveGoods, an online platform that helps users organize collections. 4. CLEAN UP THE ENVIRONMENT Head out into the fresh, fall air and watch the beautiful leaves drop daintily from the trees. Clean these leaves off the sidewalks and while you’re at it, pick up pieces of trash. There is nothing better than seeing a clean park and sidewalk, so show your appreciation for the city by keeping it clean. To get involved in a group volunteer project in a New York City park, check out MillionTreesNYC, a volunteer organization that cleans up and plants trees in city parks.
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5. VOLUNTEER AT A HOSPITAL The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation has hospital and nursing home locations throughout the city. As a volunteer, there are a variety of important services you can take part in such as playing with children and babies, tutoring pediatric patients, gardening and landscaping and helping patients read and write letters. The HHC welcomes new volunteers and is always open to donations.
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Looking for more opportunities? Visit nycservice.org to sign up for various volunteer projects in the city.
Kimberly Schu is a staff writer. Email her at features@nyunews.com.
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writers’ voices shine and communicate their points of view to our readership,” Brezinski said. “We are our readership.” CAS senior and co-editor-in-chief Valerie Chan came up with the idea for Haze Magazine when she first moved to New York. Through the magazine, Chan hopes to offer a creative platform for local designers and artists as well feature the creative energy of downtown Manhattan. “I came to New York and met a lot of creative people who were photographers, artists and stylists. I felt that there are not enough outlets for creative people,” Chan said. “I wanted to launch Haze in order to provide a non-confining way for young, creative people to express themselves and showcase their talents.” Haze’s creative team have some ground-breaking story ideas and photo shoots in store for their January issue, including a shoot at the Staten Island shipwreck. They also plan on building relationships with their advertisers.
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The launch party for Haze was held at KidSuper in Williamsburg. American Apparel has agreed to advertise in the magazine, and the staff is in the process of reaching out to other brands and local businesses that reflect the magazine’s underground essence. “We are in an interesting position,” Chan said. “I really feel like we have something here.” Even though the first issue was printed on glossy paper, the team plans to shift to a newsprint format, providing a free-flowing
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structure that will capture the gritty spirit of the magazine. CAS sophomore AJ Bayt loves the magazine’s ideas and collaborative efforts. “I think Haze Magazine has a great structure,” Bayt said. “[The magazine] is honest and appropriate.” Visit hazemagazine.net for updates on the magazine. Paige Brott is a staff writer. Email her at features@nyunews.com.
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LSP professor receives literary acclaim for Spanish novel By CELESTE ZHOU LSP professor Lina Meruane has always been fascinated by the relationship between disease and literature. Meruane, who teaches courses on Cultural Foundations and Latin American Culture, recently received the prestigious Guadalajara International Book Fair’s Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz Prize for her 2012 book “Sangre en el Ojo” — Spanish for “Blood in the Eye” — which explores themes of disease. “Sangre en el Ojo,” written in Spanish, is a fictional work with autobiographical elements that tells the story of the difficult journey of a Chilean writer who goes blind upon her arrival to New York City. “I realized that memory is very visual, and it’s a very visual novel, but it’s also complimented with all other senses,” Meruane said. Meruane has written three other novels: “Póstuma,” “Cercada” and “Fruta Podrida.” Themes of disease and literature are consistent in these works and in her academic
research. She comes from a family of doctors and is very familiar with the language of illnesses. “I have enough [knowledge] of medicines, and I really always loved literature,” Meruane said. “So I [found] a way of connecting these two important languages.” Before coming to New York and beginning a career as an academic, Meruane pursued journalism in Chile, her native country, after graduating from high school. “My calculation at the time was ‘Where am I going to write more?’ I figured out that in journalism I would write more,” she said. As a cultural journalist, Meruane interviewed writers and wrote stories about theater, arts and literature, among other topics. “What I learned from [writing these stories] is that every writer is from a different world, and a good writer has to find his own voice,” Meruane said. Meruane said her experience as a journalist also drove away her fear of a blank page when sitting down to write.
She eventually came to New York to pursue a doctoral degree in Spanish and Portuguese Language and Literature. After obtaining her degree, she chose to stay and teach at NYU. Meruane said her teaching position allows her to create a productive intersection between her interests in literature and Latin American culture. “When you are interested in literature, culture and culture production, teaching these things gives you a lot of pleasure,” she said. Meruane puts her passion into her classes, and Rachel Sonis, her Cultural Foundations III student and an LSP sophomore, certainly feels it. “She really listens to what you have to say and challenges you to think outside of the box to gain a deeper understanding of the text and the theme of the class,” Sonis said. “She is approachable, engaging and is, most importantly, passionate about her work.” Celeste Zhou is a contributing writer. Email her at features@nyunews.com.
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Drawing Center reopens with diary of artist’s studio life By BRYNA SHUMAN Diaries have always served as a record of daily life and as a place where people can keep their thoughts, secrets and hopes. However, they do not always take the form of journals, which is evident in the new exhibit “Guillermo Kuitca: Diarios” at The Drawing Center in SoHo. The center reopened with “Diarios” on Nov. 8 after a year-long renovation and expansion. The center now boasts three new galleries, the largest of which will host Kuitca’s work through the second week of December. “Diarios,” curated by The Drawing Center’s executive director Brett Littman, is a series of 17 pieces of art by Kuitca, an Argentine artist. Kuitca rose to prominence in the art community for his artwork in the late 1980s. His work mostly centers on architecture and geographical maps, evoking nostalgia for travel and culture for those who view them.
“The diarios ... are the most transparently personal works in [Kuitca’s] oeuvre as they gather ... collaged elements that record the ebb and flow of life inside and outside the studio,” Littman said in a press release. In this way, “Diarios” is a departure from anything Kuitca has done before. The pieces displayed are less works of art and more, as the name suggests, diaries of Kuitca’s daily life in his Buenos Ares studio. Starting in 1994, Kuitca began to take the discarded canvases of his rejected paintings and stretch them over a circular table in his workshop. Over various periods of time, the longest being six months, Kuitca would add drawings and doodles, some intentional and some accidental. Phone numbers the artist had jotted down, various to-do lists, the occasional white space where his coffee mug sat and swirls of color as he mixed paint together are all combined to form collage-like diaries that document Kuitca’s life. While each piece is titled “Diario” and marked
differently from one another only by the date listed on the placard, each one is quite different from the next and has its own special stylistic composition. One piece was painted in various shades of blue, reminiscent of Vincent Van Gogh’s “Starry Night,” while another was painted in bright red with strong, gold accents. While the diarios may just have been a creative outlet for Kuitca when he began to compile them, they became vibrant pieces of art. LSP Freshman Cassie Wuest stated that the exhibit was thought-provoking. “I find the concept to be very interesting,” Wuest said. “It makes you think about the unknown process of art.” “Guillermo Kuitca: Diarios” will be on display at The Drawing Center, 35 Wooster St., until Dec. 16. Bryna Shuman is a staff writer. Email her at features@nyunews.com.
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Curator Brett Littman opened a new exhibit titled, “Guillermo Kuitca: Diarios,” a collection of the artist’s doodles and thoughts while he worked in his art studio.
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Lighten luggage load for break with these packing tips By ARIANA DIVALENTINO Thanksgiving break may be a brief vacation from classes, but it is also one of the most important reprieves. Many students will be leaving the city and traveling home — some for the first time in the fall semester. If you are planning to catch a plane or train in pursuit of family time and pumpkin pie, the one thing you are probably not looking forward to is lugging your bags through LaGuardia Airport or Grand Central Station. Pack your clothes efficiently by gathering your most versatile pieces and coordinating outfits in advance. With the right strategy, you can manage the trip with only a handful of items and minimal accessories. FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER Skip the space-consuming array of blouses and shirts and make your dresses work overtime. A cozy sweater dress, such as the cable knit scoopneck dress from Victoria’s Secret ($69.50), can be formal for a big family dinner when paired with sheer black or jewel-toned tights, black flats and a statement necklace, or it can be perfect for lounging around with friends and family later when worn with warm leggings and boots. FOR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES Since you are packing light, focus on versatile pieces like jeans. Bring just one or two pairs and style them differently for each occasion. Outdoor activities, like watching your high school’s football game or playing in the leaves with younger relatives, will require clothes that are warm and comfortable. Throw on your go-to skinny jeans and tuck them into your boots, and layer up with a sporty shirt and a warm jacket, such as the hooded puffer
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your jeans. Pull on boots or the flats you wore to dinner, and wear the same jacket and cold-weather accessories you already packed to stay practical but stylish. By sticking to neutral-colored and versatile clothing, you can get away with bringing a minimal amount of clothing and accessories. Focus on staying warm and cozy with family, but remember that you will be wheeling your single suitcase back into the city soon. Ariana DiValentino is a staff writer. Email her at bstyle@nyunews.com.
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Wintertime is around the corner, and the cravings for warm meals are sure to accompany chilly weather. Soup is a great comfort food to have on cold winter nights. Here are some of the top soup spots around NYU.
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COZY SOUP ‘N’ BURGER 739 Broadway
HALE AND HEARTY SOUPS 11 E. 17th St.
THE ORIGINAL SOUPMAN 190 Bleecker St.
B&H DAIRY 127 Second Ave.
CHAT ‘N’ CHEW 10 E. 16th St.
Cozy Soup ‘n’ Burger has a huge menu, so even when you aren’t in the mood for soup, it is a great place to grab a meal. Cozy has the traditional tomato and chicken noodle soups, but it is most famous for its split pea soup ($3.95 per cup, $4.95 per bowl). Topped with large garlic croutons, Cozy’s namesake attracts residents from around the city to its Broadway location. Try the split pea or French onion ($4.95 per cup, $5.95 per bowl), which are served with crackers.
With soup in the title, you know this restaurant is going to have delicious, savory selections. There is a huge variety of soups available, so finding what you are in the mood for will be no trouble. With 26 locations in Manhattan, it is never too hard to find a Hale and Hearty — the location closest to NYU is in Union Square. With delicious broths and innovative recipes like Tuscan white bean soup ($3.39 to $10.24), Hale and Hearty is the perfect place to go when stuck in a soup rut.
Who could forget the classic “Seinfeld” episode with the Soup Nazi? Even though you won’t hear “no soup for you” at this Greenwich Village joint, just like in the TV episode, customers should pick their soup, have their money ready and move to the left immediately after ordering. Soups vary by day and location, but Soupman is famous for its premium bisques, including seafood and lobster ($4.49 to $7.99).
This East Village gem offers a great diner vibe that is welcoming on bitterly cold winter days. B&H is celebrated for its borscht, a beet soup with vegetables, served with buttered challah bread. Not only is this soup great, but it’s also economical. The soup and bread together cost $4.50, so your stomach and your wallet will rejoice.
Chat ‘n’ Chew is a cozy spot that offers comfort foods like macaroni and cheese and burgers. While those dishes are great, their vegetarian chili ($10.95) is exemplary. Rather than using fake meat, Chat ‘n’ Chew highlights the flavor of the beans and has a perfectly thick broth. Topped with guacamole, Mexican cheeses and sour cream, this chili packs the perfect mouthful of flavors. With a location in Union Square, it is a convenient place for students to stop and enjoy some warm food.
Keerthi Harishankar is a staff writer. Email her at dining@nyunews.com.
Tasty twists on traditional Thanksgiving dishes By MARY HORNAK Are you hosting a feast to kick off this year’s holiday season? If you are the one wearing the apron, try switching up the traditional Thanksgiving menu this year. Integrating new ingredients and changing up classic dishes are sure-fire ways to win over party guests at your Thanksgiving dinner. CANDIED CRANBERRY BRIE BITES Impress everyone around the table with these hors d’oeuvres. Top crackers or pita chips with half-ounce slices of brie cheese and a teaspoon of cranberry relish, available at most specialty grocery stores. In a saucepan, soak two cups of cranberries with one cup maple syrup. Pour the cranberry sauce onto the bites and place lightly sugar-coated cranberries on top. ROASTED CAULIFLOWER MASH Looking for a healthier alternative to mashed potatoes? Substituting cauliflower for potatoes is a delicious and lowcalorie way to remix this holiday favorite. Boil one medium head of chopped cauliflower in salted water for six minutes. Drain the cauliflower and mash with two tablespoons of light cream cheese. Throw in your favorite add-ins, such as grated Parmesan cheese, freshly ground pepper, salt and chopped chives.
SWEET POTATO RATATOUILLE Combine sophisticated presentation with nostalgic flavors this Thanksgiving with a sweet potato ratatouille. To prepare, parboil five to six medium-sized sweet potatoes for five to seven minutes. Strain and let cool. Peel and thinly slice potatoes. Layer in a circular pattern in a cast-iron casserole dish. Combine two tablespoons of light brown sugar with one teaspoon each of cinnamon and cardamom. Top the casserole with a spice mixture and two tablespoons of melted, unsalted butter. Bake this mixture in the oven at 400 degrees for 20 minutes. This delicious casserole can be served as a sweet side or dessert. PUMPKIN ICE CREAM PIES WITH CANDIED PECANS Try this twist on the Thanksgiving classic to end your feast on a sweet note. Fill individual store-bought graham cracker pie shells with softened pumpkin ice cream, available at Trader Joe’s. Cover the frozen filling with whipped topping and place in the freezer to set. Meanwhile, scatter pecans on a baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar, cinnamon and a dash of nutmeg. Bake in a 375-degree oven until the sugar has candied — about eight minutes. Once cooled, place the pecans on top of the individual ice cream pies. Mary Hornak is a contributing writer. Email her at dining@nyunews.com.
Turkey Day solutions for vegans, vegetarians By KEERTHI HARISHANKAR The traditional Thanksgiving meal is centered around one thing — the turkey. This means Thanksgiving is a particularly tough day for vegetarians and vegans, but living a meat-free lifestyle doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a delicious meal this Thursday. Here are a few menu items that are sure to please everyone at the table. VEGETARIAN STUFFING Skip the meat and use bread for your stuffing this year. Making a vegetarian version is easy and healthy. Bake whole wheat bread, cook your favorite vegetables and then mix them together. Celery, mushrooms and peppers will give your meal a good texture and balance of flavors. Egg can be added as well, but this dish can also be served vegan. Don’t forget to add some spices like thyme and paprika. For some more texture, try adding pecans to your mixture. Instead of chicken stock for moisture, opt for vegetable broth. VEGETABLE POT PIE Pot pie is a great comfort food. Even though the chicken version is more common, it can easily be adapted into a vegan or vegetarian version. Choose family-friendly vegetables like potatoes,
broccoli and carrots for the filling. You can follow any pot pie recipe and simply exclude the meat to make this dish. Be sure to use vegetable broth, and for an added health bonus use a whole wheat pie crust. This could make a great main dish to substitute for turkey. VEGAN PUMPKIN PIE Along with turkey, another dish that defines this holiday is pumpkin pie. And while vegetarians can enjoy this dish, vegans are often left out of this tradition as well. But not to worry — vegan pie is now commonly made in bakeries. If baking a pie from scratch seems daunting, research vegan bakeries in your hometown, and simply purchase one. If making pie at home is part your family’s tradition, make sure to use rice or soy milk. Tofu can also help add texture to your vegan pie. There are many simple ways to make any Thanksgiving dish vegan-friendly. Try using Earth Balance spread instead of butter, and vegan cheese and vegan gravy can be purchased at Whole Foods. Instead of white sugar, use maple syrup. There is no reason why everyone can’t enjoy this holiday and still feel full after dinner. Keerthi Harishankar is a staff writer. Email her at dining@nyunews.com.
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U.S. government violating Constitution By IAN MARK Oceania, the home of protagonist Winston Smith in George Orwell’s dystopian novel, “1984,” was a society characterized by three main components: endless warfare, constant surveillance and the manipulation of language. America, the home of most of you reading this, is a society whose government is working to implement these components. The National Counterterrorism Center was created in 2004 to “lead our nation’s effort to combat terrorism at home and abroad.” However, the American Civil Liberties Union has asserted that the NCTC’s real purpose is the “massive, secretive data collection and mining of trillions of points of data about most people in the United States.” This violates the Fourth Amendment, which protects citizens from unreasonable search and seizure. Constant surveillance: check. This data is now being used to create what President Obama’s administration is calling the disposition matrix. This phrase is designed to prevent people from thinking about what it means when they come across it. Merriam Webster offers more than 20 definitions for these two words, and none of those definitions can offer any insight into what this phrase describes: a list of people, including American citizens, that our government is secretly considering to
kill. This violates the Fifth Amendment, which guarantees due process to U.S. citizens. Manipulation of language: check. The disposition matrix is part of a larger effort by the Obama administration to institutionalize the extreme powers they have claimed are constitutional during wartime. An effort is also being made to institutionalize war in general, as there is a consensus among senior White House officials that drone wars and other similar operations will be extended for at least another decade. In the words of one official: “We can’t possibly kill everyone who wants to harm us [but trying is] a necessary part of what we do.” In other words, we are not going to run out of people to kill and the cycle of war will continue indefinitely. Another official compared the killings to swatting flies. The creation of permanent war violates the Constitution itself, which gave the power to declare war only to Congress. Endless warfare: check. What is most disheartening about this situation is how Americans do not seem to care about it. I found out about the disposition matrix in an article in the Guardian, a British newspaper. The American media rarely covers drone warfare, and most news sources have not mentioned the disposition matrix at all. An American president’s plans to institutionalize extra-judicial killings of whomever he wants, including American
citizens, were released to the public, and two weeks later he won re-election. For years I thought that the general apathy in this country was due to a belief that what had happened abroad would not affect Americans at home. I do not see how it is possible to continue this naivete. And to those who argue that government officials are experts trying to keep us safe, I ask: You don’t trust the government to run health care, but you trust those same officials to run a system that secretly decides to kill people without judicial oversight? We now live in a society much like Oceania, where government officials feel comfortable lying to our faces. When they are not lying, they speak in gibberish, and we pretend to listen. Both sides benefit from this gibberish: The government can do whatever it wants, and the public is free to live their own lives without having to pretend to be outraged or consider their own roles in the American Empire. In previous articles, I have proposed possible solutions for the problems I discuss. For this problem, I have no answers. Hopefully, the American people will wake up, shake off this apathy and once again hold our government accountable for its actions. Ian Mark is a staff columnist. Email him at opinion@nyunews.com.
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Leaving class early disrespects professors By JESSICA LITTMAN We can all agree that lectures can be a little boring. It can be especially hard to pay attention when the professor is softspoken or continues talking after class time has ended. I know many students agree with me because, lately, I have often seen my classmates get up and leave class before the professor has finished speaking. Even if a class is not what you hoped for, even if the professor bores you to tears, in general, professors deserve your respect. Most of them are experts in their field, especially here at NYU. All of the faculty have done something to deserve the privilege of standing in front of us to share their knowledge and wisdom. When students simply get up and walk out of class, it sends a clear message to the professor: your lecture is not worth my precious time. If your parents were there, it would send a clear message to them: this class isn’t worth your money. Students start filing out of some of my lectures five minutes before the class is supposed to end, so this isn’t a matter of
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the professor taking up too much time. I love the camaraderie between professors and students at NYU. I call nearly all my professors by their first names. But there is a fine line between being comfortable with your professor and showing them disrespect. It is already poor etiquette for most of us to Facebook chat or look at pictures of cats during class, but leaving the room while the professor is talking is simply rude and disrespectful. Professors do bear some responsibility. It is their job to make the material interesting enough for students to want to stay and learn. Professors should see students leaving their classes as a sign that they are not holding the students’ interests. Still, boredom is not an excuse to simply get up and leave. Of course, I understand that many students have legitimate reasons for leaving class early, such as appointments that they need to keep. I assume that these students let the professor know in advance that they can’t stay for the duration of the alot-
ted class time. But seeing students leaving lecture halls in droves well before class finishes leads me to conclude that many are simply skipping out early. Whether it’s because students are bored or because they feel they have something better to do, in the end, the professor is disrespected and students miss out on important class time. Next time you realize you only have five minutes left in class and start packing your things, remember the work that your professor put into his or her lecture as well as his or her career just to get to that point. Remember that the last five minutes could contain the most important material. Remember the thousands of dollars we pay for each class at NYU. Try to stay in your seat a little longer. It won’t kill you, and you just might learn something. Jessica Littman is deputy opinion editor. Email her at jlittman@nyunews.com.
STAFF EDITORIAL
The power of social media: technology propels community support
As the relief effort for victims of Hurricane Sandy continues, those who wish to donate their time to provide basic essentials during the cleanup are finding more modern mobilization tools. Social media and new applications for smartphones are contributing to the effort by organizing volunteers and resources with the click of a button, allowing more people to get involved than ever before. Social media served as one of the primary information channels for many New Yorkers during the hurricane. When Sandy knocked out power to Lower Manhattan, the displaced trekked to beacons of light — or any place north of 26th Street — where power was still on, and some places opened their doors to allow people to charge electronic devices. Many took advantage of the opportunity to connect to Twitter, Facebook and other social media to learn the latest news and converse with family and friends. By linking New Yorkers to the outside world, these ingenious technological products provided a sigh of relief amid the chaos. And now comes the aftermath. This 21st century landscape is equally conducive for mobilizing volunteers. Several organizations and software developers have surfaced since Hurricane Sandy hit, such as Crisis Mappers and Hurricane Hackers, which use coding skills and real-time data to aid and direct first responders with food, shelter and other relief services. These allow volunteers to find the places most in need and the displaced to access information about shelters and relief services. Taking advantage of cell phone networks during power outages, these collective efforts represent hacking’s attempt at shedding its negative connotations, working to promote social good. The convenience of social mobile-izing is the simplification of getting from one’s home to the affected areas, maximizing the impact of the few hours each volunteer has available. Using the GPS beacon method, potential volunteers can avoid the institutional burdens normally associated with community service and expedite the process of traveling to disaster areas at times that are convenient. As a result, good Samaritans are spending most of their service experience directly assisting hurricane victims. This Thanksgiving, as more fortunate families sit down to the dinner table, they should remember those who are still searching for shelter, food and other basic materials and consider the value of a few hours spent making the lives of disaster victims more whole. Especially now, when it’s as easy as sending a text.
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NYU twenty-second at cross country nationals By MARY JANE DUMANKAYA
NYU men and women’s cross country teams both finished 22nd at the National College Athletic Association National Division III Championship on Saturday, Nov. 17, at the LaVern Gibson Course in Terre Haute, Ind. The men’s team had finished first at the NCAA D-III Atlantic Regional Championship, which guaranteed them their seventhstraight appearance at the NCAA National Championship. After the race, the Violets were ranked fifth in the nation by the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The last time the Violets won the Regional Championship was in 2007, and they went on to win the NCAA D-III National Championship. Coach Nick McDonough was also named D-III Men’s Cross Country Atlantic Region Coach of the Year. McDonough was also awarded National Coach of the Year in 2007. The Violets placed 22nd of 32 teams with a total of 540 points on the 8k course. North Central College won the championship with 167 points followed by Calvin College with 188 and Haverford College with 189. The first Violet to cross the finish line with a time of 25:14.5 was senior captain Kevin Bonilla. Bonilla placed 46th out of 280 competitors. Senior Tim Nelson of the University of Wisconsin-Stout was the NCAA D-III National cross country champion when he finished with a time of 24:26.8. The only other Violet to finish in the top 100 was senior captain Dylan Karten, placing 68th with a time of 25:29.3. Karten had finished second at the Atlantic Regional Championship. “Our performance this season and our result yesterday don’t add up,”
Karten said. “I think all of us knew it just wasn’t our day yesterday.” The third point scorer for NYU was junior Ross Wistar, who had a time of 26:17.4 for a 189th place finish. The last two point scorers were senior captain Dave Knowles in 204th (26:23.7) and sophomore Sebastien Oja in 216th in 26:33.1. “There’s not much else to do but look forward to next year and hope we can begin training and keep everybody healthy,” Karten said. “We have a lot of young talent on the team and the key to next year will be developing it.” NYU women’s cross country competed at Nationals for the fourth year in a row on the 6k course. The Violets finished 22nd, eight spots above their place last year, and an all-time best for the program. Johns Hopkins University won the championship with 158 points and Wartburg College finished second with 221 points. Senior Kirsten Keller had the best finish for NYU, placing 77th out of 277 runners with a time of 22:35.2. Junior Emily Cousens also finished in the top 100 with a time of 22:38.4 and 87th place. The final three scorers for NYU were freshman Lily Corsaro in 146th (23:03.7), senior captain Georgina Norton in 167th (23:12.5) and freshman Sarah Sisk in 236th (23:54.5). Senior Cristy Cazzola of the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh was the women’s cross country champion and finished the race in 20:53.3. The National Championships were the last competition of the year for both the men’s and women’s cross country teams. Mary Jane Dumankaya is a deputy sports editor. Email her at mdumankaya@nyunews.com.
Men’s basketball hosts, wins tourney By FRANCISCO NAVAS
The NYU men’s basketball team holds the title of NYU Tip-Off Tournament champion after winning the season-opener against the SUNY Geneseo Blue Knights and the final match against the John Jay College Bloodhounds. The TipOff Tournament was held in Coles Sports Center during the weekend of Nov. 17 to 18. The Violets’ first game of the season was against State University of New York at Geneseo. NYU started strong and never trailed against the Blue Knights, winning the game 84-74. SUNY Geneso came as close as five points to matching NYU with eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, but NYU thwarted any chance of a comeback by netting eight consecutive points, including two 3-pointers. Four players scored in the double figures, allowing NYU to stay on top throughout the game. Junior captain guard Ryan Tana scored a career-high 20 points with eight out of 11 shooting and 80 percent from the 3-point range. He aided the team with three assists and three steals, as well. Senior captain forward Carl Yaffe was strong on offense and defense, grabbing 11 rebounds and scoring 15 points with a 60 percent
successful shooting rate. Senior center Devin Karch and captain guard Kyle Stockmal also scored in the double digits. Despite having 24 combined assists, the Violets also gave up 20 turnovers while Geneseo had only 14 turnovers. Tana and Stockmal were each responsible for five of these turnovers. NYU went on to face the Bloodhounds in the tournament finals the next day, winning 67-65. “This was a great start to the season for us,” Yaffe said. “We knew we would get production from our returners, but our freshmen did a great job of stepping up and filling needed roles for us this weekend.” Yaffe led the team with 16 points, nine rebounds and three assists. During the game, Yaffe scored his 1,000th career point, becoming only the 28th player in NYU basketball history to reach that mark. He was also named the Tournament MVP. “Becoming a member of the 1,000 point club at NYU is a dream come true,” Yaffe said. “I never would have made it to where I am today if it wasn’t for all the support I have received from my family, coaches and teammates throughout the past four years.” Stockmal and Tana were also given All-Tournament team honors. Stockmal had a total of 17 points, six assists and five rebounds, while
Tana totaled 10 points, four boards and three blocks. The game against the Bloodhounds was not an easy one, with John Jay coming within two points (62-60) with 2:55 left. The Violets sealed the win in the final minutes with three points from Tana and two from Stockmal bringing the final score to 67-65. “There’s still a lot to work on, so we’ll be focusing on getting better every day in practice to prepare for our next tournament this weekend,” Stockmal said. “But in the end, there’s a lot to build on, and we’re very excited what the season holds for us.” NYU had a very successful season last year, reaching the National College Athletic Association Division III Tournament for the first time in 15 years when they finished their season 21-6. There are hopes that the Violets will see even more success this year with four returning starters. The Violets have started off this season 2-0. The Violets will return to the court for the Hamilton Thanksgiving Tournament in Clinton, N.Y., against Utica College on Saturday, Nov. 24 at 5 p.m. Additional reporting by Mary Jane Dumankaya. Francisco Navas is a staff writer. Email him at sports@nyunews.com.