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CRIME LOG
March 1 to March 12
By COCO WANG Deputy News Editor
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A dozen albatrosses were slaughtered and photographed dead in Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve in 2015. Tisch sophomore Christian Gutierrez has been charged with the crime along with two others, who are minors.
NYU Student Accepts Plea Deal By JEMIMA MCEVOY News Editor
An NYU student has further endangered a number of already in danger albatrosses. In court on Thursday, Tisch sophomore Christian Gutierrez pleaded no contest to five charges — including animal cruelty and theft — after a dozen albatrosses were slaughtered in a Hawaii nature reserve. Investigations at the Kaena Point Natural Area Reserve by the state’s Department of Land and Natural Resources began in December 2015, when Executive Director of Pacific Rim Conservation Lindsay Young said that the group received an email from a friend with pictures of the dead birds in positions that were not a result of natural mortality. “It was clearly intentionally caused by humans and not caused by predators or other natural events,” Young said. “The photographs released of the severed feet show clean cut marks indicating some kind of knife was used to cut them off.” According to a nest inventory of the reserve, trespassers had significantly damaged the species and habitat of the Laysan albatross — a federally protected species. The inventory reported that there were 12 missing adult albatrosses, a number of smashed, missing or dead eggs and 15 destroyed nests out of the 45 documented nests at Kaena Point. Gutierrez is one of three classmates from a Honolulu prep school charged for this incident. His statement filed in court said that he was camping in Kaena Point with others when they entered a prohibited area, and the trio participated in illegal activities that resulted in the death of numerous albatross birds and eggs and the destruction of equipment owned by the Pacific Rim Conservation Organization. Gutierrez originally pleaded not guilty in December after being charged with 19 criminal counts but accepted a plea deal on Thursday, which — in exchange for the prosecution dismissing his 14 remaining counts — will require him to testify against others who may be involved. Gutierrez’s attorney said that pleading no contest
protects his client from the threat of collateral civil action — simply put, the defendant must show liability to avoid being involved in a civil settlement. Spokesman for the Honolulu prosecuting attorney’s office Chuck Parker told Washington Square News that this result affirms the defendant’s help in gathering evidence. “Essentially the plea deal was agreed to to get Gutierrez’s cooperation for a testimony against others who may be involved in the case,” Parker said. “We agreed to him pleading no contest to fewer charges than he was originally charged with, but he has to cooperate with us and provide evidence against others who may be involved.” During his hearing on Thursday, Gutierrez requested a deferral of his no contest plea from the court. Gutierrez’s defense attorney Myles Breiner said that if the court accepts the deferral in June when he is sentenced, Gutierrez will be free to seek an expungement of his record. If deferral is awarded by the court, Breiner said that Gutierrez must adhere to numerous conditions outlined by the court in what he called a potentially arduous process similar to probation, but Breiner said there is no guarantee that the court will accept his request. “For certain offenses you have a one-time opportunity to have it erased from your record, provided you do whatever needs to be done in terms of probation,” Breiner said. “It is a type of sentencing and if the court grants the motion for deferral, effectively Mr. Gutierrez has no conviction.” Breiner said that Gutierrez is a candidate for deferral of no contest, because he is a first-time offender with a clean record. Parker said that because the other two involved in this case are juveniles, they will be tried in family court and their information cannot be released. According to Breiner, the prosecution recognized that Gutierrez was not the ringleader of this incident. Yet, because he was the only offender to be tried as an adult, he has received the majority of the social media backlash.
“He has become the poster boy for this type of crime, which is considered by many people to be a heinous crime,” Breiner said. “[The public is] willing to place Mr. Gutierrez front and center as the image of violence toward protected species, and that is very troubling to me.” Breiner said that Gutierrez attached a written statement to the plea agreement accepting responsibility and apologizing for the death and destruction of the habitat. Breiner also said that Gutierrez has promised to repay and provide restitution to the Pacific Rim Conservation Group proportionate to the stolen and damaged equipment and the fines — he also said that Gutierrez is in the process of making a public safety announcement video supporting the efforts of this organization. As far as disciplinary action, NYU spokesperson John Beckman said that the university is prohibited by federal law from discussing what action may be taken in reference to a certain student. “I will say that the incident as described is shocking, disgraceful and senseless,” Beckman said. Young said that although repairing the equipment damage has been relatively straightforward for Pacific Rim Conservation, she also said that assessing the damage done to 14 years of research and data has been complicated. And Young said that from a scientific standpoint, the damage done to this site has ruined one of the best long-term datasets on albatrosses anywhere in the world. As a result, she believes that the plea deal does not come close to approximating justice. “If you approach an animal that is not going to try to escape because it is guarding its eggs, and you not only smash its egg, but rip it apart while alive and then save an ID band as a souvenir, one you had to get by dismembering a limb, for entertainment, and you do it more than a dozen times, you have no conscience,” Young said. “Being charged with misdemeanor theft and only one count of animal cruelty — when dozens were killed and tortured — is just appalling.” Email Jemima McEvoy at jmcevoy@nyunews.com.
The NYU Department of Public Safety received eight reports of larceny, one report of burglary, two reports of controlled substances, one report of harassment and one report of assault between March 1 and March 12.
Larceny On March 1 at 9:05 p.m. a student reported that their jacket was missing from a locker at 404 Fitness Center. Police notification was declined. On March 6 at 12:04 p.m. Public Safety apprehended a student attempting to remove textbooks from the NYU Bookstore without paying for them. The items were returned. On March 7 at 8:15 p.m. a student reported that their laptop and bag were missing from Warren Weaver Hall. A police report was filed. On March 9 at 1:05 p.m. a student reported that cash and their NYU ID were missing from their bag inside a locker room at the Dental Center. Police notification was declined. On March 9 at 9:45 p.m. a student reported that their clothing was missing from University Hall’s laundry room. Police notification was declined. On March 10 at 3:03 p.m. a professor reported that their cell phone was missing from a cubicle at the Dental Center. Police notification was declined. On March 11 at 3:05 p.m. a
student reported that his backpack and laptop were missing from the 12th floor library at Warren Weaver Hall. A police report was filed. On March 12 at 9:30 p.m. a student reported being the victim of an online scam in Gramercy Green. A police report was filed.
Burglary
On March 4 at 7:54 p.m. a student reported that cash was missing from the desk drawer in her bedroom in Founders Hall. A police report was filed.
Controlled Substance
On March 5 at 3:09 a.m. Public Safety responded to a report of a controlled substance in Rubin Hall and confiscated a small amount of marijuana. The incident was referred to the Office of the Student Conduct and Community Standards. On March 7 at 10:13 p.m. Public Safety responded to a report of a controlled substance in University Hall and confiscated a small amount of marijuana.The incident was referred to Community Standards.
Harassment
On March 6 at 6:31 p.m. Public Safety received a report of a harassment in front of 19 University Place. A police report was filed.
Assault
On March 9 at 5 p.m. a student reported being assaulted by another student in their room in Lafayette Residence Hall. Police notification was declined. Email Coco Wang at cwang@nyunews.com.
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What the 13 Non-NYU Related Trustees Do
By ADRIANA TAPIA Staff Writer
NYU’s board of trustees has been at the center of attention in recent months due to campaigns from student groups such as NYU Divest and the Student Labor Action Movement advocating for increased transparency and student involvement on the board through student representation. As members of the highest decision-making group at NYU, the responsibilities of board members are varied — their duties include fundraising for the university, creating and modifying programs and policy, strategic planning and alumni engagement. A majority of the sitting trustees are NYU alumni, according to the university’s website. Most of these are Stern and NYU Law graduates. However, there are 13 trustees who have no affiliation with the university other than serving on its board. Ten of the 13 non-affiliated trustees are key figures in either finance, business management or investment banking. Philanthropy interests are a common trend in this group as well. A main point of student contention against the board is in regards to its homogeneity. Student activists protest that out of 67 board members, only two are in education, including NYU President Andrew Hamilton, while the large majority are involved in the financial sector. These student groups argue that input from chief executive officers and investors might not always align with the most urgent needs of the student body. This concern is especially prominent when it comes to trustees not directly affiliated to NYU.
Washington Square News contacted NYU Spokesperson John Beckman for a comment, but he didn’t respond directly to these concerns in his statement to WSN. Following is a list of the board members not directly affiliated with the university:
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Chandrika Tandon
Tandon is a major figure in finance and the humanities. Tandon and her husband donated $100 million to the consequently renamed Tandon School of Engineering in 2015. After becoming the first Indian woman to become a partner at McKinsey & Company, she opened her current financial advisory firm — Tandon Capital Associates. Besides serving on the board, she is also a member of the Board of Overseers at Stern, the President’s Council at Berklee School of Music and Yale University, as well as the board of directors at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts.
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Laurence Fink
Fink is the CEO of BlackRock, the largest assets management corporation worldwide with $5.1 trillion of assets under his management. He is also a member of the Strategic and Policy Forum under the Trump administration, a connection that has recently been criticized by student groups on campus. Fink is the co-chairman of NYU Langone Medical Center and sits on the boards of The Museum of Modern Art, the Council on Foreign Relations and the Robin Hood Foundation.
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Shelby White
Shelby White is a head trustee at Leon Levy Foundation — her late husband’s foundation. White has donated at least $380 million to charity causes, according to Forbes. Whit has also taught several philanthropy seminars at NYU. Back in 2006, White donated $200 million to NYU for the founding of an ancient studies institute. However, her donation was received with hostility by archeology professors at NYU and other colleges throughout the country who claim that White’s practice of buying antiques is unethical to the discipline’s mission.
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Thomas S. Murphy
Murphy is an honorary vice-chairman and trustee at NYU. Since 2003, he has been the director of Berkshire Hathaway — a conglomerate holding company, which owns brands such as GEICO, Dairy Queen and Helzberg Diamonds. Previously, he served as CEO at ABC Inc. and as a director of The Walt Disney Company. He has also had a seat on the board of Save The Children Federation since 2015.
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Al Ghrurair is the CEO of Mashreq Bank — a predominant bank in the United Arab Emirates. From 2007 to 2011, he was Speaker of the United Arab Emirates Federal National Council, the legislative branch at UAE. Currently he is a sitting member of the Dubai Economic Council.
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Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak
Al Mubarak is an Emirati entrepreneur and has been a main overseer of the Abu Dhabi campus development since 2013. He is the CEO of Mubadala Development Company and sits on the board of directors at Ferrari and First Gulf Bank. Additionally, he is the chairman of Manchester City Football Club.
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David C. Oxman
Oxman is a senior counsel at the prestigious law firm Davis Polk & Wardwell.
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Catherine B. Reynolds
Reynolds is the chairman of EduCap, a non-profit which offers private student loans. In fact, Reynolds was one of the pioneers of loans for education in 1987. Along with the Catherine B. Reynolds Foundation, EduCap aims to provide alternative options to pay for college besides federal loans. However, The Washington Post has criticized Reynolds for charging high interest rates to high risk borrowers and for buying a Gulfstream jet under the nonprofit’s name.
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Cohn is the former president of Goldman Sachs. He recently stepped down to become the chairman of the National Economic Council under the Trump administration. In addition, he is the co-chair of NYU Langone Medical Center and a founding member of NYU Child Study Center and Pevaroff Cohn Professorship.
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Jay Stein
Jay Stein is the chairman of Stein Mart, a department store chain located in more than 25 states. According to The New York Times, Stein has donated millions to NYU.
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Lun Feng
Feng is the president of Vantone Investment Group and cofounder of Minsheng Bank, a major Chinese bank. He serves as vice chairman in the Education Development Foundation at NYU Shanghai.
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Judy Steinhardt
Steinhardt is the wife of Michael Steinhardt, a Wall Street investor and lifetime donor to NYU. The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development was named after the couple’s several donations to the school. She also chairs the NYU Institute of Fine Arts.
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Wang chairs the Rilin Construction Group, an agriculture and construction company in China. He has donated to a variety of organizations including NYU, Harvard University and the Center for Strategic and International Studies. His $2 million donation to the Clinton Foundation was especially controversial because of his close political links to the Chinese government. Email Adriana Tapia at news@nyunews.com.
Hamilton Affirms Opposition to Immigration Ban By JEMIMA MCEVOY AND NATASHA ROY News Editors
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President Andrew Hamilton sent an email on March 15 declaring the school’s opposition to Donald Trump’s Muslim ban.
President Andrew Hamilton sent an email to the NYU community on March 15 — one day after a federal judge in Hawaii froze President Donald Trump’s newly revised travel ban — updating students on the university’s efforts to counter the executive order. Trump’s original executive order, which banned entry into the United States from seven Muslim-majority countries, was met with protests and opposition. The revised order would suspend the admission of refugees from these countries and temporarily ban the issuance of new visas to six Muslim-majority countries. In the email, Hamilton said that NYU submitted an amicus curiae brief to supplement two
lawsuits against the proposed executive order, including the case that resulted in the halting of the order. “With this amicus brief, we at NYU once again add our voices to those calling for the executive order to be overturned by the courts,” Hamilton said in the email. “In so doing we reaffirm our values; declare our support for our friends, colleagues, and peers from the six countries cited; and remind those who wish to come to NYU from all over the world that they are welcome and valued here.” In a statement to Washington Square News, President Hamilton said that from the time the first executive order was issued, he has made NYU’s stance against the first executive order concerning travel very clear. “We’re opposed to policies that limit the movement of
scholars and students coming to NYU to pursue their academic work and that harm or frighten those who already have,” Hamilton said. “When the latest version of the executive order was issued, I felt it was important to express our community’s values clearly and forcefully.” Hamilton said that filing an amicus brief has enabled the university to help in supporting the two legal suits against the order. However, The Sanctuary Campus Working Group is not satisfied with Hamilton’s words. The group fights for NYU to declare sanctuary and promise protection for immigrant students and finds the action contradictory. “To simultaneously express concern about retaliation from the federal government upon the use of the term sanctuary
and file a formal brief against the federal government is bizarre at best,” the Sanctuary Student Working Group said. But other student groups, such as the Muslim Student Association, have voiced support for the affirmations outlined in Hamilton’s email. CAS senior and Vice President of the Muslim Student Association Sana Mayat said that the club is happy to see Hamilton and the greater NYU community joining the voices against the executive order. “We do hope that NYU will be at the forefront of taking concrete steps to assist students directly affected,” Mayat said. “Through actions, such as but not limited to declaring NYU a sanctuary campus.” Email Jemima McEvoy and Natasha Roy at news@nyunews.com.
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Concentus Music Marks Two-Year Anniversary
By EMILIA YU Contributing Writer
Concentus Music, a London-based live music and digital media company founded by NYU freshman Vidisha Jain in 2015, celebrated its two-year anniversary on March 8 with its first show in New York City at The Delancey. Four emerg-
ing artists performed, taking the audience from chilledout ballads to head-banging indie rock numbers in one diverse showcase. The night opened with Brooklyn-based blues and soul musician Maggie McCloskey, who goes by the stage name Linnie Joan Funk. She performed several original pieces accompa-
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Concentus Music, a digital media company based in London, was founded by NYU freshman Vidisha Jain in 2015. The company celebrated its two-year anniversary on March 8 with its first show in New York City at The Delancey.
nied by an electric guitarist, including a playful, stripped-back cover of Outkast’s “Hey Ya” that had the whole audience singing along. She performed her original song “Happy Days” next, demonstrating an impressive range from funkier, upbeat pieces to soulful ballads. LJ Funk will record her debut EP in Nashville this April and plans to expand her sound with a full band in the near future. LJ Funk was followed by fourpiece Philadelphia-based band Former Belle. Frontman and guitarist Bruno Catrambone crooned verses about love and loss that drew the audience into the band’s performance, and his sardonic stage presence got the audience laughing between songs as well. But the moments that really drew the crowd in were the band’s intense, dazed and guitar-heavy interludes. Originally an indie folk band — complete with an upright bass and violin — this performance showcased the group’s evolution. Former Belle is currently writing new music and playing shows that highlight its new sound and songs off its most re-
cent EP “Foreign Bed.” Up next was Republic of Wolves, a five-piece indie rock band from Long Island. The group started from indie folk roots but soon shifted to a heavier sound, as demonstrated by the group’s dynamic performance. Light and haunting verses gave way to a rich soundscape of distorted guitar riffs and screamed vocals. Frontman and guitarist Mason Maggio carried the audience through the band’s poignant, melancholy lyrics, delivering them either forcefully or with restraint to capture the nuances of each verse. He often traded verses with keyboardist Billy Duprey and guitarist Christian Van Deurs. Each voice lent a new character to the band’s complex sound. Republic of Wolves will release its new song “Birdless Cage” on John Nolan’s “Music for Everyone: A Compilation to Benefit the ACLU” on March 30. The final performance of the night was headliner and Tisch alum Becca Gast, known by the moniker Beccs, a Brooklyn-based alternative soul musician. She notably won The
Deli Magazine’s NYC’s Artist of the Month this past December, and her single “Therapy” made it to the semifinals of the International Songwriting Competition 2016. She took the stage in her flower-patterned pants and platform shoes, enrapturing the audience with her swaying hips, playful lyrics and heartfelt performance. Her vocals ranged from delicate to powerhouse over the course of her set, drawing the audience close with themes of feminism, mental health awareness and inclusion. Perhaps the most notable part of Beccs’ set was her connection with the audience. She was absolutely at ease on stage, even jumping down to join the audience for her finale. “I think that’s what gives me that kind of life energy on stage — being able to gauge how my music is affecting people,” Gast said. Beccs released her debut EP Unfounded Beauty in September 2016 and will continue to perform around the city. Email Emilia Yu at music@nyunews.com.
A Musical, Canadian Perspective on 9/11
By KAMILA DAURENOVA Contributing Writer
A feel-good Canadian musical about 9/11 doesn’t sound like standard Broadway fare, but “Come From Away” impressed when it opened March 13 at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. Directed by Christopher Ashley, the musical centers on the true story of Gander, a town on Newfoundland Island that had to accommodate 6,579 travel-
show that, despite its flaws, is charming and heartfelt. The score is strongest in songs influenced by the island’s Gaelic folk roots. The steady thump of a bodhran, a traditional Gaelic drum, introduces “Welcome to the Rock,” a regional anthem and guide to Gander. “Costume Party” follows the islanders as they wake up at 4 a.m. — breakfast time in Frankfurt — to feed the German passengers, eventually making enough food for
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Cries of “Go back where you came from!” and “You don’t look American!” become even more chilling with the realization that such insults are not confined to the stage of a musical set 15 years ago — thousands endure them louder than ever today.
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lers when planes were diverted there after the attacks. Written by husband-and-wife duo Irene Sankoff and David Hein, moments of extreme corniness in both book and score undermine the show’s enormous potential for emotional currency. Nonetheless, their commemoration of an extraordinary moment of generosity is admirable and results in a
7,000 people. Later in the show, “Screech In” features a solo from a traditional Newfoundland instrument called an ugly stick, consisting of a mop tied to various household items. The odd instrument is joined by catchy chants from the ensemble, encouraging the foreigners to wear Sou’wester hats, drink screech and kiss a codfish. While most of the songs are
ensemble-based, two solo performances stand out. Jenn Colella showcased her resonant voice and effortless belt as Beverly, the first female captain to work for American Airlines. “Me and the Sky” is an inspiring account of the misogyny she endures, ending with the gutting line “the one thing I loved more than anything was used as a bomb.” Her secondary role is Annette, a quirky Newfoundlander whose fantasies about the men around her come to life on stage. Another standout is Q. Smith as Hannah, the mother of a New York firefighter. “Here” details Hannah’s efforts to find out if her son is alive, and showcases the piercing quality of her beautiful soprano. The most charming aspects of the musical are those that poke fun at how Canadian it is — the mayor introduces the town by saying, “Everything starts and ends at Tim Hortons.” Beowolf Boritt’s rustic set surrounds the ensemble with tall pines that have spotlights, paving the way for Howell Binkley’s stellar lighting design. Steinhardt alum and current Assistant Director of the Vocal Performance Program Ryan Driscoll did the music copy for the production. While the timing of the show’s arrival may seem random, it provides a stark contrast to the current situation, where millions of refugees are home-
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“Come From Away,” is directed by Christopher Ashley. The feel-good musical about 9/11 is currently open at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre. less and denied basic rights. It doesn’t shy away from reality either — while the passengers from Europe and the United States find unquestioning support, Egyptian citizen Ali faces suspicion, detainment and intrusive full body searches every step of the way. Cries of “Go back where you came from!” and “You don’t look American!” become even
more chilling with the realization that such insults are not confined to the stage of a musical set 15 years ago — thousands endure them louder than ever today. “Come From Away” is now playing at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre at 236 W. 45th St. Email Kamila Daurenova at theater@nyunews.com.
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MFA First-Year Show Brings Variety
By MARIA JOSE LAVENDERA Contributing Writer
Steinhardt’s MFA Studio Art program unveiled its First-Year Show on March 9, including a broad set of student artworks. The exhibition — on view at the 80WSE Gallery through March 25 — demonstrates the use of different materials and interdisciplinary development of student skills in the program. Conceptually, the first-year artists explore poetics through the use of different shapes and an array of aesthetic possibilities. While some pieces elaborate on the more traditional inquires of contemporary art with renewed perspectives, others make more direct political statements. For instance, “All Different Flowers from My Apartment to the Gallery” by Nick Doty investigates of the importance of context in art’s perception while Jessica Lancaster’s “Une introduction (An introduction)” uniquely uses a seven-minute digital projection and stereo-audio installation to tell different stories of miners affected by asbestos intoxication. Other ideas verge on the cryptic, such as in Omer Ben-Zvi’s “Thank You Mary,” a conceptual piece portraying hair glued in paper. An installation by Biraaj Dodiya is similarly confusing — her piece “untitled (Ramp)” is a ramp made of wood and con-
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Work from the Steinhardt MFA Studio Art Program’s First Year Show will run until March 25.
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crete that seems to lead the way up to another work, “Fuzzy TV,” which consists of concrete painted in acrylic. Dodiya seems to suggest the obscurity and ideological rigidity of “the box” in this set of works. Lara Saget’s abstract pieces of acrylic gel and varied material combinations — “sump a,” “sump b” and “sump c” — follow her reflections on “the sensory analysis of the human body,” as she said in her artist statement. Her conceptualization alludes to Merleau Ponty’s phenomenological approach towards perception, which frames knowledge as a consequence of bodily interactions. The poetic use of language reveals itself as a compelling resource for Luca Molnar’s “untitled” installation. Drawn on the wall, Molnar guides viewers through her thoughts about life with personal anecdotes. However, the viewer’s space for approaching the artwork is limited by a tile square platform which appears to safeguard these sensitive confessions. Also captivating are Jessica Lancaster’s extensive piece “Y t’ont tu cogne? (Did they knock you down?)” and Martian’s mythological paper installation “The Divine.” Each constructs riveting narrations born from the relationships between particular micro-elements that compose each piece. Lancaster’s 66 paper drawings of the silhouette of an armed hunter — reproduced in a different setting with each drawing — evoke resilience. The latter presents a tragic religious scene, elaborating on the themes of the Final Judgement. The MFA First-Year Show features work by Jerry J. Adams, Omer Ben-Zvi, Biraaj Dodiya, Nick Doty, Alex Heffesse, Jessica F. G. Lancaster, Luca Molnar, Martian (Komikka Patton), Lara Saget and Erin Schiller. The exhibition will remain on view at 80WSE Gallery through March 25. Admission is free with an NYU ID. Email Maria Jose Lavandera at entertainment@nyunews.com.
Jazz Meets Murder in Documentary
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Lee Morgan, the legendary New York jazz trumpeter, poses with his wife and murderer Helen Morgan. The new documentary by Kasper Collins, “I Called Him Morgan,” retells the life of the musician. By DANIELLA NICHINSON, Staff Writer A jazz musician and a gunshot — in 1972, the entire jazz scene stood still. No tunes played during the colossal New York blizzard that night when Lee Morgan was murdered at the hands of his wife Helen Morgan. Now, more than 40 years later, the murder remains surreal and unimaginable in the minds of those who witnessed it. Morgan was labeled a prodigy when he first emerged in the 1950s New York City jazz scene, and as a teenager he was already challenging the likes of famed trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie. Morgan soon emerged at the forefront of the jazz world as one of its most talented trumpeters, known for playing with intense feeling. Kasper Collins’ new documentary “I Called Him Morgan” captures Morgan’s musical essence, the turbulence of his short, 33-year life and his soul that had much more left to contribute before his abrupt end when his wife shot him during a performance at the East Village jazz spot Slug Saloon. The film features very few direct interviews with Morgan himself, yet this only makes his tale more compelling — the audience sees everything unfold through the eyes of his band members and friends. The film chronicles Morgan’s beginnings as a teenager in Philadelphia
in the 1940s to his success as a jazz musician and his corresponding descent into heroin addiction. The filmmakers made a wise choice of ensuring that his untimely death was not the defining moment of Morgan’s memory — his music remained as his legacy. Through the words of the men who played with him, it’s unmistakable that Morgan’s influence on the history of jazz is tremendous, recording dozens of albums although he lived to be only 33 years old. Had he survived, there is no telling what else he could have produced. The backbone of the documentary is rooted in an interview recording of his wife Helen, which was documented just months before her death in 1996. The recording was done by Helen’s night-school teacher, Larry Reni Thomas, and it feels shocking at first that the woman speaking is the same person who shot and killed her husband. It’s eerie and unsettling to listen to Helen’s story and to hear her recount her relationship with Morgan. Collins, who served as both the director and screenwriter, searches for the core meaning of Morgan’s life. In many ways, his story is one of comeback — after booming to fame, he tumbled back down and was rescued from the gutter of drugs by his wife. And that was the irony — the woman who saved him was also the woman who killed him. Jazz is an exciting art form that has persisted over generations. The style itself is swinging and improvised, replete with musical freedom, and “I Called Him Morgan” embodies theose same qualities. Morgan’s narrative is chaotic and comes to a close in an equally messy manner. Helen’s extensive interview helps the documentary gain traction and creates friction — in what could have been a simple film about the rise and fall of a jazz musician, “I Called Him Morgan” transcends to a chilling account of the tumultuous nature of relationships. “I Called Him Morgan” opens at the Film Society of Lincoln Center at 70 Lincoln Center Plaza on Friday, March 24. Email Daniella Nichinson at film@nyunews.com.
New Theater Worth ‘The Price’
The striking stage of the American Airlines Theatre is worth the “price” of admission these days, even before the star-studded cast walks on for the Roundabout Theatre Company’s production of “The Price.” Subtly shifting clouds of purple and gray surround water towers that stand at a distance; antique chairs and dressers hang from the ceiling, suspended over the attic of a once-wealthy family. A spotlight pulses on items of importance: a harp, a wind-up Victrola, a loveseat and a dusty armchair. As with most of Arthur Miller’s plays, autobiographical elements add to the sense of authenticity. Miller’s older brother, Kermit, is the inspiration for the leading man. Kermit was considered the brains of the family, but when their father lost everything in the Great Depression, Kermit had to drop out of NYU to support him. The ties to NYU continue in this production — the Roundabout Theatre Company’s founding father, Gene Feist, graduated from NYU. Mark Ruffalo plays Victor, a police sergeant
who relinquished his dreams of an education 30 years ago when the Great Depression left his father devastated and in need of support. Returning to his childhood home to sell the remainder of his late parents’ estate, he negotiates a price with the scheming furniture dealer Gregory Solomon (Danny DeVito), an octogenarian Russian Jew. Victor’s altruistic seminal sacrifice is brought into doubt when his estranged brother Walter (Tony Shalhoub) and Walter’s wife Esther (Jessica Hecht) arrive with their own agendas. While the show focuses on the conflict between the two brothers, Devito’s fiercely charismatic Solomon steals the spotlight. With fluttery hands and a convincing Russian accent, he stretches the negotiations out through transparent manipulation tactics, which become inoffensive and unasked-for philosophical thoughts. Miller takes an unhurried approach that would have been tough-sledding without DeVito’s engaging performance, as the two brothers only reach a bargain in the last few minutes of the first act. Just as Gregory is putting the last couple of bills in Victor’s hands, Walter conveniently arrives with his own opinion on the whole
affair. While Victor and his father ate garbage to survive, Walter abandoned his family to pursue a career as a surgeon, sending them no more than $5 a month. Feeling guilty, he offers Victor the career in science that he once wanted so badly and a plan for the furniture that would yield a profit almost 12 times more than Solomon’s original offer. It is only in peak moments that Ruffalo’s Victor really feels present. His understated approach borders on aloof, in contrast with the powerhouse performances of his cast members. Nonetheless, his chemistry with his on-stage wife is electric, especially in rare moments of more assertive behavior. Hecht masters Esther’s genial facade and the desperation lurking behind it. In one standout scene, she lies slightly intoxicated and barefoot on the loveseat, growling, “I want money.” Miller’s writing makes it impossible to choose a side to sympathize with, which is what makes this underrated play so profound. Walter’s initial antagonism is partially redeemed with the revelation that their father had $4,000 all along and was simply manipulating Victor. Shalhoub radiates the perfect amount of self-involved insecurity to
waiver between egomania and practicality, yet certain climactic points could do with less melodramatic wailing. Once again, Miller makes the audience question the American dream and the effect it has on human lives, calling for a reinterpretation of what it could and should be today — the undying belief that we can do better. “The Price” is now playing at the American Airlines Theatre at 227 W. 42nd St. through May 7. Email Kamila Daurenova at theater@nyunews.com.
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Mark Ruffalo and Jessica Hecht play Victor and Esther in Arthur Miller’s “The Price.”
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Runway to Real Life: J.JS LEE F/W 2017 By SHERAH NDJONGO Staff Writer
While many people wear makeup every day, gravitating toward neon eyeliner or smudged lipstick is less common. The runway provides plenty of inspiration for beauty trends, but the looks are often exaggerated and too over-the-top for daily life. A writer challenged this notion, dared to try a runway makeup look for a day and recorded her experience.
The Look Last Monday, I recreated a beauty look from the J.JS LEE Fall/Winter 2017 runway show. I was tempted to pick a look more in my comfort zone after seeing the models sporting smokey orange eyeshadow and Twiggy-inspired, drawn-on bottom lashes. But, I decided that nothing was going to stop me from giving this look a shot because, why not? Orange eyeshadow and dramatic drawn-on lashes are not my go-to beauty tricks, and I am not a huge fan of muted lipstick or coral blush. But if I was going to replicate this specific look, I was determined to do it justice.
The Process
The look was not too difficult to recreate. I used Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless Foundation, the matching Maybelline Fit Me Concealer and my NYX Contour Pro Palette for my base makeup. To set this, I used my
BareMinerals Mineral Veil Finishing Powder. I proceeded to lightly fill in my eyebrows with Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Granite. Now for the fun part — I had my Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Eye Shadow Palette handy to create the orange smokey eye look. I started my eye makeup by applying e.l.f. Shadow Lock Eyelid Primer and the base color, Tempera, all over my lids. Next, I chose Raw Sienna, an amber color; and Realgar, a brick shade, to create the smokey eye with Vermeer, a light metallic, as a highlight in the inner corners. I applied the same eyeshadows on the lower lash line to mirror the smokey look. For the drawn-on bottom lashes, I used e.l.f. Intense Ink Eyeliner in Blackest Black to draw thin lines slightly diagonally one at a time to help them look more natural, making them a bit longer near the outer corner and shorter as I went inward. To finish the eyes, I used the Tarteist Lash Paint Mascara from Tarte. Lastly, I used Milani Rose Powder Blush in Romantic Rose and added a swipe of the Candlelight Glow Highlighting Powder in Rosy Glow from Too Faced. I lined my lips with NYX Cosmetics’ Tea & Cookies, a suede matte lip liner, and topped that with an Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Gloss in Pastel Pink. To ensure everything stayed in place, I used the All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray from Urban Decay.
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Staff writer Sherah Ndjongo recreates the beauty look from the J.JS LEE Fall/Winter 2017 runway show, which features orange eyeshadow and drawn on bottom lashes. The Result I was proud of the final result, but I decided to search for a second opinion at a few beauty counters. At the four makeup stores I stopped by, I was complimented by several makeup artists who appreciated the effort I put into experimenting with a new look. Overall, I learned that I shouldn’t be afraid to step out of my comfort zone beauty-wise. I never would have guessed that I would enjoy wearing orange eyeshadow and coral blush. Next time I might even go a little bolder. Email Sherah Ndjongo at bstyle@nyunews.com.
I Tried… The EatUp App
By NATHANIEL MAHLUM Contributing Writer
One of the hardest tasks as a new student at NYU was becoming comfortable eating alone. Even though I slowly got to know many people in the community, there were always times when I’d walk into a crowded Upstein between classes or past the long lines in Palladium
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EatUp, developed by Suhashini Sarkar, matches university students to others who hope to avoid eating alone.
hoping to grab food before a club meeting and recognize nobody. As I’ve grown accustomed to college, the thought of eating alone no longer seems as scary — but in those first few weeks the idea terrified me. Unfortunately, these feelings are fairly widespread for freshmen, so I chose to explore a potential solution: EatUp. These are the problems that the app, developed by Suhashini Sarkar, has attempted to address since its launch in October 2016. Described as a social app, EatUp matches university students to other peers who hope either to avoid eating alone or use meals as an opportunity to meet new people at campus dining halls. I downloaded the app, eager to embark on my first blind meal date with a fellow NYU student. The app immediately prompted me to sign in through Facebook and seamlessly created an account. The first step is to create a profile, listing your school within NYU, graduating year and major. This allows others to get a sense of who you are and whether you would be a good match for a blind meal. Having completed my profile, I went to the locations page and checked out possible matches in the dining halls. To find a potential blind lunch, EatUp provides every location NYU offers for dining from Peet’s Coffee
and Tea in Kimmel to the Third North Courtyard Cafe. To find other EatUp users in the dining hall of your choice, it asks you to check in. In my case, I checked into Lipton. After five minutes nobody else had checked in. Out of curiosity, I checked into Downstein, Kimmel and then Third North, to no avail. After ten minutes of reloading, I relented to bringing food up to my room to watch “Shameless,” while considering how to proceed. Later that night I checked in at Palladium, where the line extended to the drink machines. There were still no users on the app. Since I couldn’t find anyone, I resorted to asking for other students’ experiences with the app, with little success. Responses ranged from complete confusion to a few cases where users downloaded it only to be disappointed, as well. So while the app’s functions work to perfection and certainly offer the potential for diners to meet others over a meal, it seems to have failed so far in drawing enough users. That being said, the developer stated on AppAdvice that the development team will soon add a function to request meal swipes, so for upperclassmen out there hoping to find swipe-loaded freshmen, the app might soon offer a new opportunity. Email Nathaniel Mahlum at dining@nyunews.com.
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DEED, an app created by CAS alum Deevee Kashi and Anthony Yoon, uses location services to suggest nearby organizations for volunteering opportunities.
NYU Alums Make Volunteering Easy By SARAH JACKSON Contributing Writer
More apps are turning to GPS technology to customize users’ experience and suggest convenient, nearby locations that offer a desired service. Uber and Lyft, for example, make on-demand transportation readily accessible, while Seamless puts food delivery at your fingertips. Seeking to extend the convenience of these localized suggestions to community service, NYU alum Deevee Kashi and Anthony Yoon created DEED. The app uses location services to suggest nearby organizations to volunteer with. Kashi and Yoon met in 2015 and officially began their business collaboration in April 2016. Drawing from their global experiences — Kashi grew up in both New York City and Tel Aviv, and native New Yorker Yoon traveled the world before working on DEED — the two wanted to create a product that emphasized giving back to the community, wherever that community may be. The duo said DEED was born out of this effort to help people support local nonprofits through community service. To quote the slogan, DEED’s mission is, quite simply, to help people “do something good today.” “Helping someone in need should be as easy as ordering a car or food on an app,” Kashi and Yoon said in a statement to WSN. Despite being launched in 2016, DEED has already gained recognition as one of the best iPhone apps of 2016 , according to Vogue. Its dozens of five-star ratings on iTunes also back up the company’s claim that DEED “makes volunteering easy, social and fun.” Kashi and Yoon cite one of their guiding principles for the app as changing the way people view volunteering. “We try to position volunteering as something you want to do because it’s cool and fun, not something you feel obligated to do,” Kashi and Yoon said in a joint statement. To use DEED, users first browse volunteer opportunities to see
what interests them. Each event spotlight includes the organization name, the type and requirements of the volunteer work, the date of service and even how many volunteer spots are still available. Once users find one that interests them, they can click the DEED to learn more about the particular organization and receive directions to the location. To register to volunteer, users simply click “I’m Ready to Volunteer” and are given all of the necessary information through the app. Volunteers can then invite their friends on social media to join them in service. Users can also personalize their DEED profile and keep track of their past and upcoming DEEDs. Tandon junior Jack Curzon is a member of NYU Circle K, a club that regularly engages in community service. He believes DEED has the potential to pick up where such clubs leave off once students graduate. “Organizations like Circle K make it easier for individuals to team up to create social impact in their areas of interest,” Curzon said. “Once you graduate, there is this awkward age gap in the market of volunteering between students and those who are middle-aged. An app like DEED would help bridge that gap and empower young adults and working professionals to initiate their own service work.” Steinhardt sophomore Tracy Tin appreciates the convenience DEED offers. “It can be difficult to find just the right type of volunteer opportunities online and in my neighborhood,” Tin said. “So, I was excited to see that there is an app to help me easily find nearby volunteer opportunities that interest me.” DEED currently only operates in New York City, but the founders hope to expand its reach to 10 major cities across the country by the end of 2017. DEED is available for free download on the iTunes store and is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. Email Sarah Jackson at features@nyunews.com.
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New Ben and Jerry’s Flavors Fail to Impress
By DREW LEDERMAN Staff Writer
Ben & Jerry’s, the go-to ice cream brand for many, just released three new cereal milk ice cream flavors: Frozen Flakes, Cocoa Loco and Fruit Loot. Each flavor is created with cereal steeped milk and swirls of cereal pieces. To promote the new flavors, Ben
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The three new Ben & Jerry’s cereal milk ice cream flavors: Frozen Flakes, Cocoa Loco and Fruit Loot.
& Jerry’s hosted an all-day release party at Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal on March 7, coinciding with National Cereal Day. The party was straight out of a childhood fantasy, and it included free ice cream samples, a photo booth and a jump-in ball pit. The whole room was covered in classic Ben & Jerry’s bright colors with continuous signs that announced “Ben & Jerry’s Cereal Splashback.” “Splashback” was a play on the word “flashback,” which references the nostalgic taste of Saturday morning cereal and cartoons. Ben & Jerry’s, a proponent for reliving the good ol’ days, states that you are never too old for the taste of sugary cereal or ice cream for breakfast. Despite the fanfare of the event and the free ice cream, the flavors themselves did not deliver.
Spring Runway Trends: Caught or Dropped? By PAMELA JEW Staff Writer
This past fall, designers premiered their visions for the current Spring/Summer 2017 season. Unfortunately, no designer — no matter how astute — can predict the future. With that in mind, we take a look at which trends stuck and which trends fell flat this year.
Michael Kors incorporated subtle ruffles in over 50 looks in his spring/summer collection.
This category encompasses a wide array of trends from men’s button-ups to after-hours robes. Many tops are oversized with rounded shoulders to create a more arching style in the back, similar to a typical men’s cut. Button-ups have been redone in a deconstructed fashion, where the collars are worn off the shoulder and the buttons are never correctly aligned. Robes, on the other hand, now give off a Hugh Hefner vibe and provide a light spring coat overlay.
worn in the place of tank tops to accentuate the elegant lace. Now the trend is being elevated — bralettes are now being worn on top of shirts. This style harkens back to the ‘90s, when dressing down fancy blouses by wearing a bralette on top was popular. Not daring enough to wear it on top of your shirt but still want to get in on the trend? Try unlined bralettes — they provide the same lacy look with minimal underwire for support.
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Ruffles
Thought you retired these after you hit puberty? Think again. Ruffles are making a comeback on everything from tops to jackets to skirts to even shoes. Michael Kors debuted subtle ruffles across more than 50 looks in his Spring/Summer collection. Other designers such as 3.1 Phillip Lim and Jacquemus used ruffle accents.
Eye-Catching Pink
Bright, flamboyant pink has been hiding during this fashion era of neutrals and basics. But this season, pink has made a bold return, and bright pinks can be used as the statement element of an outfit, such as a dress or coat, or can be a simple pop against neutrals. Be on the lookout for baby pinks as well.
Bralettes
Last summer, bralettes were
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Greenery
As the Pantone color of the year, designers tried their best to incorporate greenery into their runway pieces as much as possible. But this bold, shrubbery shade of green is hard to pull off effortlessly if your hair is darker.
Ben & Jerry’s is known for its loaded ice cream, so when you dig into a pint you expect every spoonful to be full of textures and flavors — this is where the new flavors fell short. All three were missing the classic Ben and Jerry’s add-ins and strong flavors. They were far too sugary, making the after-taste sickly sweet, which is likely due to cereal soaking in the milk for too long. The cereal swirls inside the ice cream should have been crunchy but were slightly soggy. In addition, there weren’t many pieces of cereal found in the mix. Frozen Flakes and Fruit Loot tasted curiously similar, with the latter being the worse of the two due to its artificial flavor. Frozen Flakes actually had a nice play of sweet and salty, despite the scarce flakes, while Cocoa Loco
tasted like a milky, watered-down version of plain chocola “They just tasted very pro-
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Ben & Jerry’s is known for their loaded ice cream, so when you dig into one of their pints you expect every spoonful to be full of textures and flavors.
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cessed,” Tisch freshman Michaela Gavin said. “The only one I could stand was [Cocoa Loco]. I would much rather eat regular Ben and Jerry’s.” If you are going to buy a pint of Ben & Jerry’s, go for your old favorites, because these new ce-
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is that they make having dessert for breakfast acceptable. These flavors are special editions and are only available exclusively at Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shops. Email Drew Lederman at dining@nyunews.com.
Best Places to Cry at NYU
By ALYSSA KELLY Contributing Writer
In a place as crowded as New York City, it is sometimes hard to find a nice place to let the tears flow. So if you’ve just failed a midterm, lost your NYU ID for the third time or spilled a coffee on your favorite white sweater, check out these perfect places to get your cry on.
Lafayette Street Only a few blocks from WSP, Lafayette Street gives you the anonymity of any other New Yorker. “I like Lafayette,” Steinhardt junior Fiona Sohrabi said. “A lot of people walk by that don’t care, so you can cry in peace.” Most of the pedestrians are usually residents walking their dogs and wholly unconcerned with the emotional instability of NYU students. And as an added bonus, sympathetic dog owners will sometimes let you pet their furry friends for some canine therapy.
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The Kimmel Center for Student Life offers a selection of places to
carry out anything from a light whimper to full wail. LS sophomore Nour Obeidallah said she enjoys the more solitary spaces found within the student center. “I prefer [to cry] during class in the gender-neutral single stall in Kimmel,” Obeidallah said. So if you’re looking for privacy, Kimmel bathrooms may be the place for you — they give you the opportunity to ugly cry to your heart’s content without the public display. Also, crying during class helps avoid the between-lecture rush. Besides the restrooms, the eighth floor of the Kimmel Center also offers a nice view to accompany your tear-inducing troubles. However, the large number of people studying there limits this to a silent crying zone.
Washington Square Park
This classic sobbing spot guarantees that everyone will see you cry, but no one will care. The busy — and often hectic — atmosphere of WSP allows you to blend in with the crowd. Although you may frighten a group of local kindergarteners going for a stroll in the park, they won’t judge. As you cry, expect street per-
Jumpsuits
Need an easy one-piece outfit? Try a jumpsuit — it’s like a romper, but longer. To avoid giving off a mechanic worker aesthetic, try one with a waistline meant to flatter curves rather than a more rectangular body type. Stores like Madewell and Urban Outfitters have already premiered their takes on the designer trend, selling jumpsuits in a wide array of cuts and colors.
real-based flavors are not worth the money. If anything, the only redeeming factor of these flavors
formers to dazzle you with their adept abilities to jump over people. While they might bring a smile to your face, this may also cause you to cry harder when you realize these artists probably make more money than you do.
Silver Center for Arts and Science
Similar to the Kimmel Center, Silver Center bathrooms provide a tranquil zone to lose yourself. According to Steinhardt freshman Tina Wang, the bathrooms are extremely run-down in Silver and thus rarely used. “There’s no [bathroom] worse than there,” Wang said. These gnarly bathrooms discourage visitors and provide many empty stalls to let the saltwater flow from your eyes. And once the tears stop blinding you and you see the empty, grimy room, it’s a nice reminder that it can only get better from here. Plus, the lack of users means there’s always toilet paper to dry your eyes.
Bobst Library
Bobst, another classic NYU location, deals with a lot of foot traffic. But curling yourself into a ball against the wall of the first-floor museum creates a safe place to blubber without the judgement you’d face in the lobby. You’ll never find a ton of people spending time in there to interrupt your weeping. At most, you’ll scare a high school tour group or two. The next time you find yourself about to lose it over not getting your favorite seat in class, check out some of these great places to break down in peace.
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Tears are sometimes unavoidable. Luckily, the best spots for a good cry are right around campus.
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By JEMIMA MCEVOY News Editor The Baja SAE competition — hosted by the Society of Automobile Engineers — requires university teams to design and construct off-road vehicles to race in extreme terrains. Since summer 2016, Tandon junior Austin Hunt and Tandon sophomore Marcus Cheung have spearheaded both the Baja SAE team and a separate club for competition enthusiasts. The team works within a limited time frame to engineer its automobile, and it aims to bring a more hands-on experience to students interested in applying engineering theories learned in the classroom to the real world.
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By SAYER DEVLIN Deputy News Editor A predominantly African-American team created Ologee, a website that helps guide refugees from five regions through the asylum application process. Ologee won the Sustainability and Social Impact track at HackNYU, NYU’s annual hackathon. Ologee gathers all the necessary forms needed to apply and helps connect refugees to the U.N. High Commissioners for Refugees Office and translators in the area. The team created Ologee in a frenzied 48-hour window and though the web app isn’t live yet, the team hopes to build on its work to expand Ologee into a usable service for refugees.
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By SAYER DEVLIN Deputy News Editor NYU’s Robotic Design Team hopes to win NASA’s Robotic Mining Competition at the Kennedy Space Center in May. Tandon junior Orion Doscher leads the team and is one of just four girls on the 27-person team. Teams are judged on a variety of categories including their digging capability, engineering paper, social media outreach and presentation among others. The team also hopes to make its digging robot completely autonomous.
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By POLINA BUCHAK AND NATASHA ROY The Mark and Dana Leslie Entrepreneurs Lab allows students and faculty to share and work on ideas for new business ventures. Better known as the eLab, it provides a space for members of the NYU community to attend workshops to learn skills, gain advice from the center’s staff and even meet people to partner with for projects. The center already aids more than 25 clubs from over ten schools within NYU and holds competitions for different entrepreneurial teams, through which they can receive funding to further their projects.
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By MIRANDA LEVINGSTON Deputy News Editor Ideas become inventions at the Tandon School of Engineering’s MakerSpace — a collaborative learning lab with the high-tech tools needed to let an engineer’s imagination roam. The MakerSpace, which is open to all NYU students and faculty, is on the ground floor of Rogers Hall and functions as a jungle gym for both seasoned engineers and budding techies alike. No experience is necessary. The MakerSpace staff leads helpful tutorials and is knowledgeable about all the different gadgets in the space — including three-dimensional printers and laser cutters. STAFF PHOTOS BY POLINA BUCHAK
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By SYRIA REFUGEE AWARENESS Guest Editorial We are a group of angry, organized and unapologetic students at NYU, and we’re calling you out, Donald. A ban called by any other name is still a ban. Whether it be named Executive Order 13769 Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States or referred to as extreme vetting, your delusions about immigrants will not fool us, regardless of what labels you use. Now let’s get the record straight. Your Muslim ban is a ban. It is a ban that you yourself have referred to as a ban, a ban that your surrogates have called a ban, a ban that you had promised on your campaign trail to ignite hateful sentiment and exploit xenophobic fears of regular Americans. Start owning up to it.
We Reject Donald Trump’s Muslim Ban Your Muslim ban is inherently discriminatory. Your attempts to sanitize your own policies are futile because we know both the impact and intent of your ban are to discriminate whether or not the word Muslim is used. Your Muslim ban tramples on human rights. It arbitrarily denies entry to individuals because of their country of origin. We are all entitled to human rights on the basis of our humanity — not our religion, immigration status or nationality. Your Muslim ban violates the principle of the presumption of innocence. It assumes the guilt of entire populations and places the burden of proof on them. That’s un-American. Your Muslim ban is illegal under international refugee law. The United States is a signatory to the Refugee Convention, and that means we are obligated to take in
refugees. Educate yourself, Donald. Your Muslim ban is inhumane. It has torn families apart and separated loved ones. Your Muslim ban endangers real people. The utter disregard you have for human life, especially for those from the most vulnerable communities around the world, is repulsive for someone who holds the highest office in our land. Your Muslim ban reduces individuals to a single religious or national identity without viewing them as they truly are — whole beings who possess many traits and characteristics.
Your Muslim ban perpetuates the conflation of Muslims and refugees with terrorism, which is a dangerous and misguided generalization that should be challenged and unlearned. Your Muslim ban is an exercise of poor research. You are targeting Muslims and people of color without substantial evidence of any danger to our society. Your Muslim ban goes against the very logic of your own arguments for better national security. You are ruining our international credibility and our foreign relations. Stop tweeting. Ask actual security officials. Ignore Steve Bannon. Your Muslim ban demands stricter requirements regarding refugee resettlement in the United States, despite the fact that refugees already face the most stringent processes and pass through security checks that can range from 18 to 36 months.
Your Muslim ban renders American values of freedom and opportunity as false empty promises. We are against your Muslim ban, and any other ban, wall or raid that infringes on the human rights of people. As students participating in Syrian Refugee Awareness Week and other solidarity movements at NYU, we are appalled by the blatant racism and xenophobia you are attempting to normalize in our country. We reject your vision of America, which sees White America as the only form of greatness. We see a better America than that — an inclusive one that espouses real freedom, opportunity and human rights for all people. And we see you, Donald. We know your dangerous rhetoric. We will resist you to the end. Email Syria Refugee Awareness at opinion@nyunews.com
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Alternative Breaks Encourage Valuable Service and Growth By LAURA SHKOURATOFF Creative Director While most NYU students packed their bags to head home home or to the beach for spring break, some students stuffed their belongings into the trunks of rented minivans, headed out of the city in groups of ten and prepared to volunteer across the globe. NYU’s Alternative Breaks program organizes week-long service trips for both domestic NYU students and those studying abroad. These students provide countless benefits to both participants and the communities that they serve. To assume that all short-term volunteer efforts are ineffective is
harmful to numerous organizations that need all the help they can get. Not everyone has the time or opportunity to spend extended amounts of time in programs similar to the Peace Corps. Many underestimate what can be done in a single week — from building homes to planting trees or even to supporting a child or community. In addition, Alternative Breaks are massive learning experiences. During the week of spring break, viewing issues from a wider perspective benefits people looking to solve those issues from the group up. While many activities done during these trips could easily be done locally, being able to engage with dif-
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ferent communities broadens one’s understanding of both the issues and their impacts on the respective communities. Understanding the world through a lens outside New York City is crucial. Moreover, group meetings held before and after the trip included heavy discussions of how participants could apply the knowledge and inspiration accumu-
lated on the trip to local volunteer activities that require long-term commitment. The circle of peers that has gone on the same trip can also form a community that actively participates in discussions and local outreach back on campus. Regardless of their chosen career paths, students who are more socially aware are driven to initiate reform in their respective fields. For example, if a musically inclined student volunteers in a low-achieving school in Alabama over the break, that student could later fund an after-school non-profit centered around teaching music to underprivileged students. Adopting a pessimistic and un-
supportive view of short-term volunteer opportunities perpetuates the idea that those within the NYU community are unable to grow and help others. Alternative Break trips, despite being a short-term program, effectively promote further volunteer activity and participation. Rather than assuming that they are going to “change the world,” participants consider themselves lucky to have helped where they could, gained new insight and understanding, and spent their spring break growing and developing outside of the classroom. Email Laura Shkouratoff at opinion@nyunews.com.
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The Oxford Comma Is a Must
By ANDREW HEYING Deputy Opinion Editor
Of all the wondrous and beautiful grammatical conventions, perhaps the most controversial is the Oxford Comma. Over the years, this contentious convention has incited furious debate amongst grammar lovers and even inspired a popular song by Vampire Weekend. Recently, Maine’s choice to forgo using the Oxford Comma has sparked a lawsuit that could end up costing the state $10 million, proving the absolute necessity of this magnificent convention. The Oxford Comma may seem trivial, but it can drastically change the meaning of a sentence. Many see this debate as a pretentious one, but the Oxford Comma is vital, even in everyday writing. For example, if someone says, “I love my parents, Beyoncé, and Chance the Rapper,” this makes perfect sense. However, if someone removes the Oxford Comma, the sentence becomes quite differ-
ent in saying, “I love my parents, Beyoncé and Chance the Rapper.” Some argue that it should be up to the reader to decode this sentence, but this is ridiculous. If someone does not keep up with pop culture, they may see nothing wrong with the idea of Beyoncé and Chance the Rapper having a child together. Thus the second sentence could leave them extremely misinformed, which is the antithesis of quality writing. The Oxford Comma is even more important in formal writing. Even though the AP Stylebook — which most major publications follow — rules against the Oxford Comma, it is unwise to do so. For example, the sentence, “In his free
time, President Donald Trump enjoys eating, his wife, and his children,” makes perfect sense. However, if the Oxford cCmma is removed, the sentence becomes quite different in reading, “In his free time, President Donald Trump enjoys eating, his wife and his children.” Despite grievances some may have with the President, no one is suggesting he is a cannibal. However, without the Oxford Comma, the aforementioned sentence suggests just that. The Oxford Comma is a magnificent piece of grammar that is vital to the fluidity of the English language. The comma can drastically alter sentences, causing confusion and even legal disputes. In a world where words have considerable power, we must ensure clarity. If not, it is only a matter of time until something drastic happens because someone was confused in the absence of the outstanding Oxford comma. Email Andrew Heying at opinion@nyunews.com.
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By EMMA RUDD Deputy Opinion Editor
On Monday, the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit decided that a Portland dairy company may have to pay up to $10 million in overtime, depending on the court’s reading of a state law. It all depends on an Oxford Comma — or lack thereof. In this instance, those who support the use of the Oxford Comma have won one round in the never-ending grammar debate. However, despite this, the Oxford Comma remains an unnecessary embellishment in the writing process — only required when the original message of the text is already ambiguous. Professional and notable publications like The New York Times and The Economist don’t use the Oxford Comma and still maintain a reputable standing. If they can produce a fluid and precise collection of work without the Oxford Comma, then why can’t everyone else? Oxford Comma supporters frequently cite the need for clarification
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by using obscure examples, such as if one were to write “I love my parents, Beyoncé and Chance the Rapper” then the reader will assume that the author’s parents are Beyoncé and Chance the Rapper. Yet these few random cases are the only instances where Oxford Commas would matter, and even then, the entirety of the piece should clarify the meaning of the sentence in question. It is also frequently argued by supporters that the Oxford Comma is necessary for formal writing — like in novels or poetry — but it still remains just as unnecessary. The silent punctuation mark does nothing but add an extra character to a piece. If the integrity of the sentence is so completely changed
by the addition or exclusion of a simple comma, then a quick rewording is the best option. If the formality of the piece hinges on a tiny black mark, then maybe the whole work should be reconsidered. Although the lack of an Oxford Comma has prompted a possible $10 million loss for the Portland dairy company Oakhurst Dairy, this case is an anomaly. If the state law on overtime work was reworded more precisely, the need for the Oxford Comma would be irrelevant. While many supporters will cite this incident as a need for Oxford Comma inclusion, the opposition has already gained ground with the dismissal of the comma in the AP Stylebook and acknowledgment of the comma’s unimportance by the popular band, Vampire Weekend. It’s time to dispose of the meaningless comma for good and simply produce more fluid and unambiguous writing instead. Email Emma Rudd at opinion@nyunews.com.
Trump’s Budget Hurts Higher Education
This week, President Donald Trump released his first budget plan, which includes cuts in practically every department from NASA to the Environmental Protection Agency, according to the Washington Post. Despite this part of the budget plan not receiving a lot of attention, Trump’s cuts to the Department of Education are the most terrifying of all. College is extremely expensive — in fact, a recent BuzzFeed News report estimated that in 2018, a four-year U.S. college education will cost approximately $500,000. The government needs to do everything it can to make college more affordable. However, Trump’s budget will make higher education less accessible. This will affect millions of Americans — at both public and private universities like NYU — and is inordinately unacceptable. Trump’s budget proposal is largely consistent with promises made during the campaign season as well as with the platform of the Republican party. Nearly 20 government agencies would see their budgets slashed anywhere from one to 30 percent, and currently the only agencies that would see their budgets increase are Veterans Affairs, Homeland Security and the Department of Defense, according to the New York Times. Meanwhile, the New York Times cited that $2.8 billion going to Homeland Security will fund early construction of the Trump border wall and generally bolster security on the U.S.-Mexico border. Further exploring the educational aspect of the budget cut, Trump’s proposal directly affects students enrolled in higher education institutions. His proposal would not only have devastating effects among all college students, but would also specifically cut $5 billion of aid for low-income students — support that is severely needed. From this $5 billion cut, $3.9 billion would be taken from Pell Grant funds — a federal grant that helps low-income students afford a higher education — which 20 percent of NYU students utilize according to university’s records. Under the budget cut, it is clear that the resulting savings would not go toward bettering the education system either. Trump is also planning to reduce the Federal Work-Study allocation, which provides subsidized wages for on- and off-campus jobs resulting in $23,634,145 for NYU students, and he wants to entirely cut the Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant. SEOG provides more aid for low-income students, starting with the neediest Pell Grant recipients. Trump claims that his budget would help make college education more affordable, but instead, these plans make higher education less attainable for low-income students. Trump’s proposed education cuts have left the future of academic opportunity in America ambiguous. With the elimination of vital programs that support young students in their pursuit of higher education as well as programs that help affordability — many of which are used by NYU students — this budget proposal will have worrying consequences.
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Taking One for the Team
By LORENZO GAZZOLA Contributing Writer
Injuries can be a death sentence for a team. A team may be on a winning streak and full of confidence at one moment and at the next moment may find itself without its best players. Injuries force a team to look for players to fill in, step up and somehow maintain the team’s momentum. One of the greatest sporting fears is not losing but losing players to injury. That is why professional teams nowadays hire specialists who focus solely on minimizing the likelihood of injuries. Injuries also have a tremendous impact on individual players and their careers. A player gains confidence by performing well, and getting injured can halt their development. Some minor injuries may only restrict a player from competing for a few days or weeks, but a major injury could end a career. For sophomore soccer player Alexander Dano, the consequences of injury are tremendous. After suffering a torn labrum in his left shoulder last year, Dano faced a long and draining recovery period to get back to fitness for the fall 2016 season. “After undergoing surgery to repair the torn labrum in my left shoulder, I was told that the recovery timeline would be six months,” Dano said. “I was told during these six months, the recovery would seem like a very slow process.
For me, slow was an understatement. I wasn’t cleared to run until Sept. 21.” Dano called the slow recovery process difficult. “From June until Sept. 2016, I would walk a couple of miles a day, and I’d also use a stationary bike,” Dano said. “I also started to do light physical therapy, but the range of motion on my arm was very limited, so my physical therapy that summer consisted of me raising a broomstick above my head and crawling my hand up a wall. It was definitely frustrating early on.” Perhaps even more severe than Dano’s injury is junior soccer player Teressa Fazio’s torn ACL — a devastating injury to any athlete, but especially for soccer players. Her recovery process was also
However, according to senior soccer captain Deniz Oncu, injured players still play a large part on their teams, even if they cannot participate in certain activities. “When you see a guy show his commitment to the team by coming to practice, team lifts and games despite not being cleared or ready to play, you get that extra motivation,” Oncu said. “Team sports are all about camaraderie, and you can certainly be an instrumental part of that even if injured.” Oncu also mentioned how injuries are not fatal to a team’s success, as every player — whether a starter or a reserve — must always be ready to do their part. “It’s a next-man-up kind of mentality,” Oncu said. “An in-
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slow in the beginning. “It was definitely hard to stay fit and motivated in the beginning due to the barriers my body was putting up,” Fazio said. “But as every day gets better, my body gets stronger.”
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In the world of college athletics, an injury can spell disaster for both the athlete and the team. WSN spoke to NYU athletes who’ve struggled with injury in the past.
jury to any player, no matter how important he is to the team, does not bring finality to a season. The games are still there to be played, and everyone on the team is prepared to compete.” Senior volleyball captain Nick Benson had a similar outlook regarding the effect of injuries on a team. Benson has been injured for nearly the whole season — around six weeks — and was only recently cleared to play again. While he was injured, Benson’s role transformed. “I basically became a coach,” Benson said “A lot of these guys look up to me as a senior, and sometimes advice is received better coming from me or [fellow senior captain] Sean Leahy as opposed to one of the coaches.” While a single player’s injury and slow recovery progress can potentially affect a team’s overall performance, they don’t have to be season-ending. Although recovery can be painful and frustrating, injured players are still integral to the team’s psyche, and how the injury impacts the team depends on how injured players bounce back and how their teammates adjust. Email Lorenzo Gazzola at sports@nyunews.com.
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Jonathan Iaione bats against the University of Wisconsin-Stout on March 12. The NYU baseball team won this game and three others of seven in Fort Myers over spring break.
WEEKLY SPORTS UPDATE Feb. 6 to Feb. 12 By NIKA WOODFILL Deputy Sports Editor
Tennis W: (3-2) M: (3-1) The tennis team had mixed results Sunday, March 12, with the men’s team defeating Colby College 5-4, and the women’s team losing a close 5-4 matchup against Brandeis University. The men’s win was bolstered by a strong 2-1 performance in doubles, as well as notable single play wins from freshman Vishal Walia. Despite the women’s team defeat, the Violets earned hardfought victories from doubles pair sophomores Vanessa Scott and Alice McGinty. The women’s team will face California State University, Northridge on Friday, March 24 and the men’s team will take on Kalamazoo College on Thursday, March 23.
Baseball (8-3)
The baseball team competed in Fort Myers, Fla. over spring break last week, winning four out of seven matchups. The Violets gained victories against University of Wisconsin-Stout, University of Dubuque, Edgewood University and Vassar College over the course of the week. The team also took losses to Vassar, Dubuque and John Hopkins University. Their winning performances were strengthened by junior pitcher and captain Cameron Serapilio-Frank’s strong pitching record throughout the week. The Violets’ next matchup will be against St. Joseph’s College-Brooklyn on Thursday, March 23.
Softball (5-2)
The softball team also competed in Florida this past week, collecting wins in all but one of
its six games. The team defeated Hamilton College, Oswego State, Macalester College, Western New England University and Fitchburg State University. The Violets’ only loss of the week was against Stockton University on Monday. The Violets will face off against Rutgers University-Newark on Thursday, March 23.
Track and Field
The track and field team opened its outdoor season this weekend at the Emory Invitational, with the men’s team placing 15th overall and the women’s team placing 27th. The men’s ranking was boosted by the team’s pole vaulters, specifically junior Sherman King, who placed second in the pole vault with a height of 4.27m. The team’s next competition will be the Ursinus College Invitational on Saturday, March 25.
Swimming and Diving
The Violets competed in the NCAA Swimming and Diving Championships last week with the men’s team coming in fifth out of 52 teams and the women’s team finishing eighth out of 51 teams. The men’s team’s impressive fifth-place finish is the highest finish in the program’s history.
Women’s Golf
The women’s golf team had a successful tournament weekend, winning the Jekyll Island Women’s Collegiate Invitational. The Violets shot 934 over the whole tournament, barely beating out Rhodes College, whose team shot 943. The team will play again at the Vassar College Invitational on April 8. Email Nika Woodfill at nwoodfill@nyunews.com.
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Jimmy Martinelli: Rookie of the Year
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Jimmy Martinelli defends the court against the University of Rochester, Jan. 27. Martinelli was recently named Rookie of the Year by the UAA. By MADDIE HOWARD Staff Writer Being recognized for one’s performance is always a rewarding experience for college athletes. It takes some players several seasons to be acknowledged by the UAA or the ECAC, an organization that keeps track of teams throughout the eastern region. However, freshman basketball forward Jimmy Martinelli was recently awarded one of the high-
est honors a first-year can receive: UAA Rookie of the Year. Originally from Glenview, Ill., Martinelli was named team MVP his senior year of high school basketball and started every game for the Violets this season. Despite some early season nerves, it didn’t take long for him to adjust to the college game. “Before my first game I was a bit nervous and had some butterflies during warmups,” Martinelli said. “But usually, once I start playing
in a game, I become so focused that I lose all nerves and just go out and play. That’s what happened, and I made my first shot that I took in my college career, which was awesome. After the game, I just felt relieved and also excited that I had won my first college game ever.” Martinelli played a significant amount of minutes this season, especially for a freshman, averaging 29.8 minutes and 8.9 points per game. “[Playing time] was something I somewhat expected because a lot of seniors graduated the year prior and the coaches told me that I would be playing a lot right away,” Martinelli said. “In the summer and off-season I trained and prepared for the season harder than I had ever before. It was good to get some experience under my belt and now our team knows what it takes to win games in our ultra-competitive league.” While he had expected an increased amount of playing time coming in, when Martinelli found out he’d earned the Rookie of the Year award , he was surprised. “It was an awesome feeling knowing that all of the hard work that I have put in ended up paying off,.Obviously, this could not have been possible without the help of my teammates, coaches and family as well. Individual awards are great, but I am in this for the team accomplishments
that will hopefully come in the upcoming future.” Both his teammates and coaches are grateful for the presence that Martinelli has on the court. Senior guard and captain Joe Timmes noted Martinelli’s drive and hard work. “From day one, Jimmy came in
“One of Jimmy’s greatest strengths is his consistency both with his play and his effort,” Roth said. “When you have some natural ability combined with a consistent work ethic, then this is the result. He still has a lot to improve on going forward, but he had an excellent freshman
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with a tremendous work ethic,” Timmes said. “I would always find him in the gym getting extra work in, whether it was shooting after practice or lifting in the hotel on road trips. I fed off that sort of extra effort. I loved it. Jimmy’s impact can’t be understood by just looking at the box score or by one award. He played relentlessly and with such fire — day in and day out. He is and will be a tremendous asset for the program in years to come.” Assistant coach Taylor Roth believes that Martinelli will continue to progress as a player as he gains more experience.
year and I’m looking forward to seeing how he progresses going into next season.” Martinelli will surely be a player to watch on NYU basketball and throughout the UAA. While the season has ended, he already has high hopes for the years to come. “Our team has a lot of talent, and our potential is limitless in my opinion,” Martinelli said. “I am really excited for the future and to show everyone what we can do.” Email Maddie Howard at sports@nyunews.com.
Hockey Ends Time in Division-II on Top
By RACHEL RUECKER Senior Editor
With Columbus Blue Jackets’ Coach John Tortorella’s “Safe is Death” mantra guiding the way, the NYU men’s hockey team is your 2017 American Collegiate Hockey Association Division II champion. The team opened the tournament on Wednesday, March 15 in round-robin play against Aurora University in a game that ended unresolved after 70 minutes, earning both teams a point in a 2-2 game. NYU goals were earned by sophomore forward John Kowalewski and junior forward Michael Conslato, whose goal was a nail-biter in the last minute of play. Game two came the following day against Utah State University. The Violets routed the Aggies 6-2, gaining confidence in their offensive push, which included goals from freshman forward Scott Mulligan and sophomore forward Mason Gallegos in the first. Senior forward David Morgan opened the second period by scoring an unassisted ripper, followed by Conslato earning his second goal of the tournament later on. Utah State added their first late in the frame to bring the total to 4-1.
NYU wasn’t having it though, and Gallegos tossed one in within the first minute of the third. Utah State notched a second before the game was done, but an empty-netter from Mulligan served as the exclamation point to NYU’s first win of the tournament. The final preliminary game was on St. Patrick’s Day against Florida Gulf Coast University, and the luck of the Irish would be needed if the Violets were to head to the playoff round, in a do-or-die game for both teams. FGCU got ahead by
two early on, but NYU answered thanks to another goal from Gallegos and Conslato. The electric game went to overtime, but the Violets were able to steal the win thanks to a goal from sophomore forward Keaton Baum, who earned the winning 3-2 goal. The luck proved to be with the Violets as they headed into the following day’s semi-finals. Saturday’s semi-final against Miami University of Ohio was a high-scoring , back-and-forth affair with enormous stakes. Miami
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drew first blood, but it didn’t take long for the Violets to answer back to tie it, thanks to another from Morgan. Senior forward David Shaby got the go-ahead to put the Violets up going into the first intermission. Freshman defenseman Giancarlo Pochintesta scored his first of the tournament early in the second. The tension was rising for a desperate Miami team and NYU wasn’t helping when Conslato and Baum each scored about a minute apart to move the Violets ahead to 5-1. It was a scary end when the Violets got dealt a handful of misconducts and majors, leaving space for the Red Hawks to catch up. They scored a second before the second period was over and scored again in the third on a 5-3, then earned a fourth on even-strength. But hope was not lost when Gallegos scored the 6-4 goal for the Violets. Despite a scrummy end, the Violets were headed back to the championship game. Sunday night’s championship game against Liberty University was quite the game, replete with tension, penalties and traded one-goal leads, essential ingredients of a historical game, and for NYU, it truly was. Baum scored first for the Violets,
but Liberty tied the game at one before the intermission. In the second, NYU got its groove back at 6:32 with Mulligan’s help — but not permanently — as Liberty tied the game and then some, going ahead 3-2 at 15:46. In a beautiful display, NYU tied the game with under a minute left in the frame thanks again to Baum. In the third, it only took one goal. With under 10 minutes left in the game, Baum put NYU ahead of Liberty and the following final minutes sure were tension filled. But as it turned out, the last game the Violets played in Division 2 was a happy one. The Violets earned their second National Championship in three year, and ACHA Division 1 awaits them in the fall. What a win. What a season. What a team. There’s no one better to sum it all up than Head Coach Chris Cosentino. “I am so proud of every player, manager and coach on this team,” Cosentino said. “It is such a young group of players, and we came together to get the job done. This is a group of leaders who will go on to do great things and bring a lot of good in this world.” Email Rachel Ruecker at rruecker@nyunews.com.
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