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NYU’s Daily Student Newspaper

WASHINGTON SQUARE NEWS Vol. 40, No. 40

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2012

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Students gather to remember Timekeeper

Students join Day of Action for Sandy relief

By PETER SLATTERY

By NICOLE BROWN

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.

VIA EW.COM

Hopkins and Mirren deliver the excellence expected of these seasoned veterans. Hopkins does a fantastic job at mixing Hitch’s sly humor with boyish emotion. There’s a delightful moment near

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