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Protests grow on second night

By JOHN AMBROSIO News Editor

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Protesters chant on Wall Street the day after the grand jury decision to not indict Darren Wilson.

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Hot spots for Black Friday sales

This 89,000-square-foot flagship is not only the largest re-

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Neighbor to the Fifth Avenue Uniqlo, this Zara is definitely the one to visit. Spanning 32,000 square feet, taking up three floors, it is Zara’s largest U.S. outpost. It carries the full range of women’s, men’s and children’s collections, unavailable at other Zara locations.

SLAM delivers letter to Sexton Members of the Student Labor Action Movement present demands for higher wages, financial aid.

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H&M 589 Fifth Ave.

The world’s biggest H&M, and just a few blocks from Uniqlo and Zara, this retail store spans 57,000 square feet and features a luxurious interior with white marble walls, dark wood floors, chandeliers, leather furniture and even a shoe lounge. The store carries the full range of H&M collections, including the home collection, making it a one-stop shop for your entire holiday shopping list.

Topshop 608 Fifth Ave. Recently opened on Nov. 5 to great fanfare, this store is

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Uniqlo 666 Fifth Ave. at 53rd Street

Zara 666 Fifth Ave. at 52nd Street

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Most of us look forward to Thanksgiving Break for family, friends, food and, of course, a break from school before finals.

But for some, it is not Turkey Day that is the best part of vacation — it is the day after. In preparation for Black Friday, check out the largest New York City locations for these popular retail stores. If you are not afraid of the crowds, venture out of the Village to shop at these spots.

tail location on Fifth Avenue, but also the largest Uniqlo store in the world. With 100 dressing rooms and 50 cash registers, this location makes shopping stress-free, which will certainly be necessary on Black Friday.

Even if you are not shopping on Black Friday, the store is worth checking out.

‘The Imitation Game’ boasts rich emotions

By SIDNEY BUTLER Staff Writer

Cyphers and mathematics have never before been as emotionally triumphant as they are in “The Imitation Game,” an above-average biopic. Told in a series of flashbacks and flash-forwards, “The Imitation Game” reveals the story of genius mathematician Alan Turing (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his mental pursuit to decipher the German Enigma codes.

While other World War II films show the deep and enduring struggle of soldiers that physically fought against the Axis powers, “The Imitation Game” tells the story of a different kind of soldier. In-

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stead of fighting on the battlefields of Normandy or Stalingrad, five mathematicians try to defeat the Third Reich with wit and smarts.

Nestled behind the iron gates of Bletchley Park, a military operating camp in southern England, Turing and his intellectual counterparts Joan Clarke (Keira Knightley), Hugh Alexander (Matthew Goode), John Cairncross (Allen Leech) and Peter Hilton (Matthew Beard) fight their own private, intellectual and emotional war. Every day, these geniuses are put to the task of solving a near-impossible code — a task they would perform through trial and error in approximately

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By SAM DEL ROWE Staff Writer

Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of New York City on the second night of protesting the decision handed down by the St. Louis County grand jury on Monday, Nov. 24, which did not indict Ferguson police officer Darren Wilson for the shooting of Michael Brown.

The demonstrations began around 6 p.m. in Union Square, where a large group, organized by the Trayvon Martin Organizing Committee NYC, held a rally before marching just after 7 p.m. The group then splintered, holding simultaneous protests in locations including Downtown Brooklyn, Lower Manhattan, Union Square, Times Square and Harlem for over five hours.

New York City resident Christen Schaffer said she was inspired to join the protest after seeing how many people were involved.

NYC hunger growing Our Editorial Board reflects on Thanksgiving, noting that hunger is an institutional problem.

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SLAM letter calls for fair wages, aid

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Ferguson protests halt NYC traffic

“I couldn’t sit home and prepare for Thanksgiving,” Schaffer said.

“So many things have been happening in the city, and for Ferguson to be able to take to the streets. I’ve never protested before, and I wish more people in New York would.”

Tuesday’s New York City demonstrations were much larger than those held Monday, but were similarly nonviolent in nature and produced few arrests. Protest activity did, however, shut down traffic through the Lincoln Tunnel. As they marched, protesters brought traffic temporarily to a standstill on several major arteries, including the FDR Drive and the Manhattan Bridge. Protesters also returned several times to Union Square, and staged sit-ins there and elsewhere.

Many NYU students participated in the demonstrations last night, including LS freshman Caty Cherepakhov, who said while the heavy police presence worried her, she was glad to see people had been mostly civil.

“I was honestly afraid to get involved yesterday because I have been seeing the police brutality in Ferguson on the news, and I was petrified that everyone was going to get gassed here,” Cherepakhov said. “The police haven’t been that bad, but it’s a little scary to see them surrounding everyone, but they haven’t been that bad. I guess that is because no one is being violent — we’re all just here to protest.”

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By MARITA VLACHOU Deputy News Editor

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Protesters chant “No justice, no peace” and “Hands up, don’t shoot” as they take over the streets of New York.

Blasio also commented on the situation, offering his condolences to the Brown family.

“The family lost their son,” de Blasio said in a press conference. “They are in a lot of pain. They’ve been in a lot of pain since the tragedy occurred. In the end, what we ought to try to do is alleviate people’s suffering. So the first thing we should think about is the Brown family and everything they are going through.”

De Blasio said the situation in New York City was not comparable to that of Ferguson, where people have looted several stores and police have fired tear gas and bean bags at protesters.

“Obviously, it’s been a very tortured path in Ferguson,” de Blasio said. “We approach policing and the relationship between police and community very differently.”

NYU Law student Jon Laks said he went to the protest out of sympathy for similar cases of police shootings in New York City.

“Obviously Akai Gurley was murdered on Thursday by NYPD, so obviously this is really a solidarity protest with Ferguson,” Laks said. “You know both for Mike Brown’s murder and the non-indictment but also the continuous struggle that the people are wedging there.”

Central Park East High School senior Anthony Kirnon, 17, said he hoped the demonstrations would continue to raise awareness of the issue.

“My hope is that this goes on for days, because a protest that only lasts one day is forgotten by everybody, so as long as this thing goes, the longer we keep pushing this for the struggle, the more we’re going to get,” Kirnon said.

Additional reporting by Alanna Bayarin, Alex Bazeley, Marita Vlachou and Hannah Treasure.

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Members of the Student Labor Action Movement demanded that NYU make financial aid and a $15 minimum wage for all NYU workers and student workers its top priorities in a letter they delivered to NYU President John Sexton’s office on Nov. 25.

The letter was signed by other groups on campus including NYU Divest, NYU Incarceration to Education Coalition, NYU Faculty Against the Sexton Plan, NYU Queer Union, NYU Students for Justice in Palestine and the International Socialist Organization-NYU Branch.

Sexton was not present to receive the letter. An office assistant took the letter on behalf of the president.

Steinhardt freshman and SLAM member Kate Yeager said the university is hard to communicate with.

“Unfortunately, the administration is a little bit difficult to get in touch [with], clearly evident by us not being able to directly deliver the letter to John Sexton or his secretary,” Yeager said.

CAS Senior and SLAM member John White said he is hopeful that the administration will respond to the letter and address the demands of his group.

“I think [our demands] will be met because they have to be,” White said. “I think the student debt problems and the labor problems are too severe to not be addressed.”

NYU spokesman John Beckman said NYU is working to provide fair wages to all of its workers.

“NYU has always sought to treat its employees fairly, honorably, and with dignity,” Beckman said in an email.

“The majority of those in the graduate student union already earn over $15/hr; for those Masters students who make less than that, we have proposed an immediate, retroactive increase to $13/hr, an increase to $15/hr within two years and an increase to $18/hr by the end of the contract.”

CAS junior and SLAM member Anne Falcon said the administration has failed to listen to the voices of student activists.

“The fact that they are not listening to us and what we’re asking for, it shows a lot about how the administration treats its students, because we are actually a relatively big student group and a bunch of student groups are representative of the contingent that’s here,” Falcon said.

Beckman said SLAM has failed to recognize the university’s efforts to increase financial aid in the last 10 years, including an increase in the financial aid budget of 134 percent, an increase in the average grant from 34 percent to 55 percent of tuition, a downward trend of debt upon graduation for NYU students and the start of a $1 billion campaign devoted to raising more scholarship aid.

SLAM members said they were successful by taking direct actions in the past, including the occupation of the Gould Welcome Center to demand that NYU end its partnership with the apparel manufacturer JanSport, and they will continue to strive to meet their goals.

“We have much more planned and as our group continues to grow so too will our capacity to engage in greater disruption,” the letter reads.

Email Marita Vlachou at mvlachou@nyunews.com.

Bikes on Bridges plan announced

By STEPHANIE GRELLA Staff Writer

New York City Department of Transportation Commissioner Polly Trottenberg announced the creation of the Bikes on Bridges campaign on Nov. 20. She spoke at a City Council’s transportation oversight committee meeting titled “Leading the Way for Bicycling in America: Where is New York City Now and How Can We Improve?”

The campaign will reconfigure bike lanes and suggest bikes be strapped onto MTA buses when crossing certain bridges.

Paul Steely White, the executive director of Transportation Alternative, commended Bikes on Bridges in a press release on Nov. 20. saying the initiative will improve efficient transportation in New York City.

“Installing racks on MTA buses to carry bikes across bridges is a commonsense move that will empower residents to get around the city,” Steely White said. “Expanded access to transportation options is essential for every New Yorker.”

Trottenberg also stated that the de Blasio administration plans to continue to increase city bike lanes by at least 50 miles per year. Each year, 10 percent will be protected lanes or designated space clearly separated from the streets using physical barriers. de Blasio has made several safety related pledges as part of Vision Zero, his goal to eliminate pedestrian deaths.

“The city has seen 18 bike deaths so far in 2014,” Steely White said in an additional press release from Nov. 20. “We can and must bring those numbers down, and building

more protected bike lanes an important way to do that as we work toward the goal of Vision Zero. We know that fatality and injury rates go down when cyclists are separated from automobile traffic.”

Nicolas Gordon, a manager in the NYU Office of Sustainability, said this pledge will satisfy New York’s bicyclists while also enhancing security for pedestrians and drivers, ultimately benefiting students and faculty who use NYU’s Bike Share program.

“Bike Share is having people ride with helmets, lights and ideally doing most of the riding in protected bike lanes,” Gordon said. “In some areas there won’t be protected lanes, but having a number of them going from standard to protected lanes is always a good thing.”

GSAS student Kristian Jebsen said

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NYCDOT reinforced its commitment to protected lanes. the city’s pledge is a step toward safer streets for cyclists.

“Cyclists feel very vulnerable, especially in New York, so any initiative that improves the bicycle lane infrastructure is positive,” Jebsen said.

“Ideally every single lane would be

protected, but it’s not a reality.”

The expansion and profitability of Citi Bike were also discussed at the meeting.

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Styles for any Thanksgiving occasion

By GABRIELLA BOWER Staff Writer

Thanksgiving means friends, family and food. But for some, Thanksgiving may also mean football or freezing at the Macy’s Day Parade for four hours. Regardless of what your Thanksgiving tradition is, there is an outfit for every occasion.

The traditional Thanksgiving dinner is a semi-formal affair.

Three-quarter sleeve dresses in rich hues, like dark shades of cranberry and violet, are tame and trendy. Pair these simple dresses with your favorite booties and statement tights such as those with an intricate design or a bold color. Especially on trend for this season is the jumpsuit, which would surely make an impression at dinner. Top with a blazer, and the jumpsuit can be more formal.

If dressing up is not part of your tradition, a dark wash denim and cozy sweater with tall riding boots is casual but cute. A flowy tunic underneath a warm flannel is a simple, mix-matched combination. Tights and Minnetonka

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A warm jacket is a must for those attending the Macy’s Day Parade. boots will finish this look, exuding an effortless chic vibe.

If Thanksgiving day in your house is spent watching football, then wearing leggings is one go-to option. A puffer vest with an oversized long sleeve T-shirt underneath and a patterned scarf is a good way to go. Another look is to pair knee-slit jeans with your favorite football team jersey, and if playing football

is a family tradition, this same outfit will suffice.

Those who brave the infamously cold Macy’s Day Parade must do so in apparel prepared to handle the chill. The warmest winter jacket you own is a must. Complete your outfit with layers, layers and more layers. A couple pairs of tights and leggings under a pair of jeans are crucial. Long sleeve shirts under a sweater or two should be topped off with a cozy scarf.

Style underneath the coat is irrelevant — the priority here is warmth. Accessorize with gloves and hats or head-wraps to make a fashion statement. Several pairs of socks and a pair of Sorel boots will complete the look.

Whether your family and friends settle down to have a fancy five-course meal, a simple turkey dinner or a day in front of the television watching football after spending hours at the Macy’s Day Parade, these outfits will equip you to look your best in any situation.

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Ways to give back this holiday

By DAVID BOLOGNA Beauty & Style Editor

As students go home, fires roar and belt buckles loosen, it is easy to overlook the simple joy that the upcoming holiday is all about: giving. To commemorate this special day of extending a helping hand, here is a list of the top beauty products that are giving back this season.

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Stores like Zara are great stops for Black Friday sales this year.

Retail giants offer optimal sales

the brand’s second in New York City — the first opened in SoHo in 2009. Spanning 40,000 square feet, it is second largest only to the U.K.-based company’s London flagship. Expect the full range of collections for an all-encompassing inventory shopping experience.

the company’s largest store in the United States — if one can call it simply a store. The 57,000-squarefoot retail space also holds an eyewear shop, hair salon, makeup department, vinyl record department and a coffee shop, in addition to the brand’s regular collections.

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Forever 21 1540 Broadway

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Philosophy is partnering with Hope & Grace for Shower for a Cause.

Located in Times Square, this Forever 21 redefines the meaning

of massive. Open until 2 a.m. daily, the store is something more than simply a shopping experience.

Housing menswear, children’s clothing and store exclusives in addition to the expected womenswear, the location features display cases dedicated to the neighborhoods of New York City. Expect every square foot of this store to be occupied on Black Friday.

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on animal testing, The Body Shop has teamed up with global charity War Child, which funds education for children in war-ravaged areas. This season, a portion of every holiday gift purchased will benefit War Child and provide one academic class for a child. Holiday gifts include $15 shower gel and body butter sets and a $20 set of coconut, strawberry and honey lip balms.

Kiehl’s x Norman Rockwell

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Known for its annual collaborations, Kiehl’s has released a limited edition collection of cremes, body butters and gift packages with graphics by renowned American artist Norman Rockwell. In collaboration with Feeding America, the nation’s largest hungerrelief organization, the store has made a commitment to give 1 million meals to families in addition to giving 100 percent of the net profits from their limited edition products to Feeding America.

In addition to its Shower for a Cause program, which gives 100 percent of proceeds from its best-selling shower gel to help multiple charities, Philosophy has launched a new collaboration with charity organization Hope & Grace. The bath products store will support the charity for mental health and well-being by donating 1 percent of every product sold online, eventually adding all in-store sales in January of 2015.

MAC Viva Glam Rihanna Lipstick Celebrating its 2014 Viva Glam collaboration, MAC Cosmetics and Rihanna released a line of two truly fabulous lipsticks. Whether in a cool mauve shade or a classic blue-red with frost finish, 100 percent of the proceeds of the lipstick will go to the MAC AIDS Fund, which works to help women, men and children living with and affected by HIV or AIDS.

The Body Shop Celebrated for its fair-trade mission and definitive stance

Aveda Working to help lives in Nepal, this season’s gift sets from Aveda benefit workers and the environment. Every speciality holiday gift set is handcrafted and packaged with eco-conscious Certified Wildlife Friendly paper made by Nepalese workers. Products include a $40 makeup compact complete with four limited edition eye shadows and blush, as well as a $30 set of scented hand creams.

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Sturtevant show reveals beauty in copies

By ALEX GREENBERGER Arts Editor

Two weekends ago at the Museum of Modern Art, a mother and child walked into “Sturtevant: Double Trouble” and stared at “Duchamp L.H.O.O.Q.” Like all other works in this retrospective of Sturtevant, the painting is a carefully studied copy — this one imitates Marcel Duchamp’s “L.H.O.O.Q.,” a postcard of the “Mona Lisa” with a moustache drawn on the nowfamous sitter. The child seemed concerned, perhaps because the image was a woman with facial hair, or perhaps because she thought it was the da Vinci painting itself. “Don’t worry, it’s not the real thing,” the mother said.

The mother’s reaction could be applied to any of Sturtevant’s appropriations, which are fabulously presented in this challenging, longoverdue retrospective. It is truly a shame that the artist, who died in May, could not see her work exhibited in this marvelous show, the kind that urges critics to rewrite history and reconsider art world

outliers like Sturtevant.

Many visitors who wander into “Double Trouble” will be confused by what they find, especially because Robert Gober’s striking “Male and Female Genital Wallpaper” — the title of which makes no pretensions about what it is — and Sturtevant’s copy of it are just one floor apart. Some will know that Sturtevant has elaborately redone Andy Warhol and Joseph Beuys works and meditate on her elaborate replicas. Others who walk past the wall text will think they really are seeing Roy Lichtenstein’s BenDay dot paintings and Keith Haring’s eye-popping graffiti tags. At a certain point, it becomes hard to tell the difference between Sturtevant’s fakes and the real works.

Sturtevant’s work sounds like it came out of the ’80s, when artists like Cindy Sherman and Richard Prince stole images to investigate the meaning of pictures. Almost two decades before Sherrie Levine controversially appropriated Walker Evans’ Depressionera photography, Sturtevant was stealing from the Pop artists dur-

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Sturtevant’s copy of Robert Gober’s “Male and Female Genital Wallpaper” is part of the MoMA display. ing the ’60s, and she was doing it in style by copying the copycats.

The Pop artists saw something in Sturtevant that critics did not — a renegade who knew a thing or two about the meaning of art. As art legend has it, Sturtevant asked Warhol for the original silkscreen of his “Flowers” works. He gave it to her, and she made her own series, “Warhol Flowers.” Featured in the

REVIEW

Next to comedy, horror is the most subjective genre in film.

That is why Australian horror film “The Babadook” may be polarizing for audiences averse to scary movies all together, but a great film to horror fans that want more than another “Paranormal Activity” sequel.

To give it some noted praise that both parties can appreciate, there are no cheap jump scares, which seem to infect too many horror films as of late.

Since the death of her husband, Amelia (Essie Davis) has became a sad single mother — the one you find at a dead-end job with bags under her eyes, at the principal’s office with her misbehaving son or at the park trying to find some peace and quiet. It does not help that, between his obnoxious screaming and his obsession with the Babadook — a monster in a children’s book — her son Robbie (Daniel Henshall) is the most annoying kid on this planet. But it turns out that maybe the silly monster he screams about is something profoundly terrifying, and it tests the already strained bond between Amelia and Robbie.

Writer-director Jennifer Kent

employs unique camera tricks and art direction to create a creepy atmosphere. In the third act, “The Babadook” offers the most genuine scares as Amelia begins to lose her sanity, which adds a surprising amount of emotional tenderness between her and Robbie.

As it turns out, he is not simply a problem child — he is also a son with an unconditional love for his mother. This emotional backbone adds more depth to the story.

The performances from both Davis and Henshall as the mother and son are solid. Despite Robbie being annoying at the start of the film, the actor sells it well, while Davis plays Amelia in such a realistic way.

And while those attributes make it stand out, “The Babadook” is just another generic horror film — a slightly better version of an average genre movie, which will please horror enthusiasts completely. Of course, this means that it is not something in the vein of “The Shining” or “The Exorcist” — the kind of film any viewer will enjoy. Even though there is a thankful lack of jump scares, the scares used in this film are still not always effective and some are even un-

True to form, Sturtevant’s work is elusive — it never says the same thing twice, and it encourages viewers to keep thinking about the nature of art itself through familiar images. Duchamp would have been tingling with appropriationinduced glee.

Email Alex Greenberger at agreenberger@nyunews.com.

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‘The Babadook’ uses effective scares

By ZACK GRULLON Staff Writer

exhibition, one of these indigo silkscreens is a testament to the power of her art about art. In Sturtevant’s hands, the silkscreen is less a comment on commercialism — as it was for Warhol — than it is a statement about the “Flowers” series itself. Context is everything.

To Sturtevant, the beauty of art was that it was constantly in flux, its circumstances always changing.

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Amelia (Essie Davis) is a depressed single mother in “The Babadook.” intentionally funny. The film also suffers from a sluggish pace in the beginning, which could be perceived as a slow, burn-style pacing.

Ultimately, horror fans will find this to be a rewarding viewing experience that they may decide to add to their growing collection at home. Skeptics of the genre will unfortunately remain undeterred. “The Babadook” does have some flaws throughout, but it demonstrates how horror should not have to pander to the lowest common denominators, who expect little from their entertainment.

Email Zack Grullon at film@nyunews.com.

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Turing is portrayed as an isolated narcissist that is as much of an enigma as the Nazi code he is trying to solve.

Cumberbatch plays Turing almost too well — we see him collapse and become broken inside when he is revealed as a robotic monster.

With a layered and poignant screenplay by Graham Moore, “The Imitation Game” does not keep the action of the story at surface level — it dives deeper into Turing’s emotional struggle. As Turing loses himself to his work, his past and personal life are illuminated on screen.

The audience finds out about Turing’s homosexuality and later sees him persecuted for his actions.

Solving the Enigma codes is the goal in this film, but it is not the resolution. The audience realizes that even after Turing and his peers finish deciphering, they are still faced with the challenge of how to stop oncoming German attacks without drawing attention to their discovery. In a way, this group of well-dressed and clever mathematicians are given the opportunity to play God — they decide what cities are destroyed and which are saved, who lives

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Benedict Cumberbatch plays mathematician Alan Turing. and who dies. Ultimately, their efforts assisted the military in a clandestine fight to halt the war two years earlier than predicted, saving millions of lives.

The story is one of bravery and overcoming the odds to produce remarkable and lifechanging results. The film gives heart to an otherwise unfeeling and technical field as viewers find the greatest of heroes in the most unlikely of places, snuggled in a tiny village in the south of England.

Email Sidney Butler at film@nyunews.com.

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OPINION

EDITED BY CHRISTINA COLEBURN OPINION@NYUNEWS.COM

RACE

Common ground needed in wake of Ferguson

By OMAR ETMAN Deputy Opinion Editor

I was planning to write about Bill Cosby or Thanksgiving for this column because I have strong opinions on both. But at 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 24, when Officer Darren Wilson was not indicted by the St. Louis County grand jury, my focus was shifted.

From the window of the Washington Square News office just south of Union Square, I could hear the chants of protesters filling the dark streets.

Sirens blared. I followed the entire newsroom outside. The verdict left many of us angry and confused and sad, and we wanted to join these people with similar views of equality.

I am a brown Muslim from Wyoming. My experiences are not comparable to Michael Brown’s — though it may seem like I am attempting to inflate my struggle to parallel his for the sake of seeming interesting. I exist as a tiny minority in a small town of mostly white people. To my peers and acquaintances, my ethnicity and race are interesting, not threatening. But I identify with the feeling of differentness — for me, that is connection enough. So that is my

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advice: find commonality with Michael Brown or Eric Garner or Trayvon Martin. Even if the association seems forced, acknowledging what is shared makes it much more difficult to ignore what is unequal.

In his ongoing series of articles called “When Whites Just Don’t Get It,” New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof deconstructs the depths of the racial inequality in this country. He writes “We are not racists, but we accept a system that acts in racist ways.” The protesters on Monday night were responding to the verdict, but they were angry because they were fueled by decades of systemic oppression.

Though disappointing, the violence was unsurprising.

While other national issues are

“Dismissive responses to catcalling problematic” Annie Cohen Nov. 10

“I grew up on an organic grain farm in Saskatchewan, and worked for five years as a USDA-contract organic inspector. But I left the organic movement when I realized it was all just a bureaucratic scam designed to propel a political agenda.”

“It was particularly troubling how even after Amanda Seals pointed out to Steve that women don’t like catcalling and asked why men would continue doing it even though women don’t like it, Steve’s response was basically tough, we’re going to keep doing it anyway.

Steve’s comment shows how street harassment is all about power and control for the perpetrator.”

— MISCHA POPOFF

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“Objections to foodies, organic revolution” Richard Shu Nov. 4

important, this is one of the few that can benefit from thoughtful commentary. Enough stories, when gathered and shared, can have a loud and resonant effect.

So long as it is peaceful, any protest is useful protest — there are no fair claims against slacktivism when it concerns a movement that has this much influence. If unable to protest, tell your friends how Brown’s murder makes you feel. Start conversations about the government that supports a system under which a white officer serving in an overwhelmingly white police force can shoot an unarmed black male in a town of mostly black people and be found innocent of all wrongdoing. Recognize that having a black president is not a definitive marker of racial progress. Learn about the history of inequality in Ferguson and the United States, and understand how that history impacted Monday’s verdict. Above all, in spite of all the justified reasons to lash out, be peaceful.

Email Omar Etman at oetman@nyunews.com.

“Midterm results complicate 2016 for Rand Paul” John Paul Baratta Nov. 13

“The election benefited Rand Paul, he is a team player who gets people elected, and retains his core principles of peace, liberty, and justice.”

— JAMES MADISON

“I believe Paul has already distinguished himself from other Republicans. That he would need a unique strategy to win the nomination may be correct, but strategies change based on world events.”

— OAEBCR

STAFF EDITORIAL

Hunger problems higher than ever this holiday

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, many NYU students anticipate a day of feasting, whether at on-campus dining halls or with family. But for New Yorkers who rely on food programs, the holiday so often associated with plenty could be barren. Due to cuts in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, funding for New York’s hungry families has been reduced by an average of $19 a month. Even though this does not seem like much, $19 can feed a desperate family for days. For example, it could purchase nine 20-ounce cans of Great Value beef stew. The cut does not mean someone has to eat at home instead of going out one night — it could remove days’ worth of meals from the budgets of families who are already struggling to make ends meet. Without federal assistance, the task of feeding the hungry in New York City falls to the local city administration.

The increase in demand at New York City food pantries is a result of federal cuts in food stamp benefits. Since November 2013, the funding reductions have precluded 56 million meals, forcing needy families to turn to food banks. According to the Food Bank For New York City, 80 percent of pantries have experienced higher demand than they did last year, leading to hungry people being turned away.

Although some food banks have managed to pull in enough donations to feed people on Thanksgiving, these individuals may not have many options come Nov. 27. Benefit cuts in the United Kingdom have caused demand at food pantries to spike during school holidays, when families whose children would usually get free lunch at school have to provide an extra meal. In New York City, one in five children are food insecure and 78.9 percent of public school students are eligible for free or reduced lunches. Because reduced lunch costs 25 cents, that $19 that families must now try to make up for what could have fed a child for more than three months’ worth of school days. Meanwhile, upcoming Thanksgiving and winter holidays mean that there will be 10 days when families who would have been able to feed their children with free or reduced lunches will have to find alternatives.

Unfortunately, the woes of hungry New Yorkers are not heard at the federal level. Decisions regarding food stamp benefits are influenced by a number of macroeconomic factors and often ignore the needs of those who actually receive the benefits. Thus, food pantries are struggling to pick up the slack in New York City’s fight against hunger. In order to prevent this issue from worsening, the city administration must make feeding the hungry a priority. This Thanksgiving, individual donations may help feed the hungry, but after that the city can no longer rely on community generosity to solve this institutional problem.

Email the WSN Editorial Board at editboard@nyunews.com.

EDITORIAL BOARD: Christina Coleburn (Chair), Omar Etman (Co-chair), Adam Fazlibegu (Co-chair), Tess Woosley (Co-chair) ILLUSTRATION BY JOURDAN ENRIQUEZ

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