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VOL 43 ISSUE 82 SEPT 2010
OFFICIAL FIT NEWSPAPER
WELCOME BACK!
FIRST
ALL COLOR ISSUE!
INSIDE: Club Guide
10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Frosh
WHO IS Fred Pomerantz, Anyway?
SHOPGUIDE: Get Organized!
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Heather Alina Viggiani Editor-in-Chief
Patrick Greene Deputy Editor
Keely-Shea Smith Managing Editor
Adrienne Springer Copy Editor
Sarah Dill Treasurer
Julie Daly Secretary
Welcome to the 2010-11 Academic Year.
Jaclyn Rubiella
I know I’m especially excited by these words as I am now in my last semester here at FIT. Of course, I may be eating my words when I am out working in the big, bad real world, but for now, I can be proud of the impending completion of my bachelor’s degree. Oops...I’m bragging about almost being done with school in the issue dedicated to new students! So maybe I should leave the talking up to my wonderful staff of returning writers who--over the summer--thought about some fun things you might need to know to make the most out of your FIT experience. The truth is, anyone who knows me can tell you how much I love this place: I’m practically the school mascot. I mean, where else can you shoot up to cover a NYFW show at Lincoln Center in between classes? Or hold five internships in the course of three years? It’s true, you’ve made an awesome decision by coming here ,whether it is your first year or your last. Enjoy this (shorter) issue of W27 and be sure to look out for the October issue in just a few weeks where we will be back with all of our regular features and columns. Oh, I want to
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Summer in Review by Alexander Cavaluzzo pg 4
Summer Abroad: AMC goes to London! pg 5
10 Thing I Wish I Knew as a Freshman by Keely-Shea Smith pg 6
Organizational Shopping Guide by Sarah Dill pg 7
History of FIT’s Building Dignitaries by Patrick Greene pg 8
International Students: How to get Acclimated by Nicole Tan pg 8
Fall Movie/TV Review by Patricia Braga pg 9
How to Sneak into Fashion Week by Misty Sidell pg 9
Outside Your Borough by Staff pg 10-11 Pizza, Pizza!
Industry Profile by Taisa Veras pg 12 Abbe Wright
Comic by Siva Jack Sernvongsat pg 13
WTF pg 13
Club Guide by Kevia Wright pg 14-15
RETURNING IN OCTOBER: Don’t see your favorite monthly column? No need to worry, the following will return in our next issue: FIT-ing into the Industry Commuter’s Corner (NEW!) Style on 27 Music Boner
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OVER THE SUMMER
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MONTH(S)-IN-REVIEW:
DOG DAYS OF SUMMER Alexander Cavaluzzo
The Good News: No H8 (For Now)
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t all started on the left coast in May 2009; well, technically, “it” started in November 2008 with the passing of Proposition 8, but that’s beside the point. A year ago last May, two same sex couples filed a suit against the state of California when they were each denied a marriage license. Since the proposition was passed by the public and not the government, the parties listed as defendants were quick to display their dismay; for example, Attorney General Brown quickly refused to defend the lawsuit, citing Prop 8 as unconstitutional based on the 14th amendment. Eventually, Senator Dennis Hollingsworth accepted the yoke of defending the lawsuit as one of the main supporters of the proposition back in 2008. The trials proceeded over the subsequent months. Of particular note was Nancy Cott, a scholar of history, called as a key witness, stating during the trial that “marriage has never been universally defined as a union of one man and one woman, and that religion has never had any bearing on the legality of a marriage.” On August 4, 2010 Judge Walker gave his ruling that Proposition 8 violated the Constitution of the United States (once again invoking our rights to equal protection under the 14th Amendment), once again reinstating marriage equality to the state of California. But we, as a nation, are certainly not out of the woods yet in respect to equal protection under the Constitution; the defendant--interventionists who would maintain Prop 8--have already filed an appeal to the decision, which is to be heard by the Ninth Circuit. If they uphold Judge Walker’s decision, then the Supreme Court will most likely take up the case. This, however, will prove to be the most effective and important action to happen in regards to queer rights in this country. Like the seminal cases of Brown v. The Board of Education and Roe v. Wade – Perry v. Schwarzenegger can possibly be the case to enact marriage equality across the nation. A Day at the Gulf Amidst the chaos that 2010 has brought us, President Barack Obama and the first family took a small vacation to Florida in mid-August. While the press was not present to snap any unauthorized pictures of them, the White House officially released a photograph of President Obama and his daughter Sasha, wading in the crystal clear waters of St. Andrews Bay. This was,
Illustrated by Darshana Pathak for W27.
quite obviously, a maneuver used to quell our fears, to tell us that the Gulf of Mexico was alright after the oil spill, or, at least, it was improving. After three months of BP’s oil gushing into the Gulf of Mexico, the disastrous spill we all kept our eyes on was finally plugged this past July. While BP has finally admitted to their mistakes, the damage caused to the communities and ecosystems in the South has been catastrophic. An estimated 5 million barrels of crude oil was dispersed into the water over that period, invading and threatening the habitats of over 8,332 species of animals and the coasts of several states. Thousands of animals are dead, their ecosystems destroyed, affecting not only the delicate structure of their environment, but the thriving fishing and shrimping industries by which many Americans make their living. Associate Scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Mak Saito, even posited that the amount of oil spilled in the Gulf “may alter the chemistry of the sea, with unforeseeable results.” The well may be capped, and we’re all already feeling the side effects, but only time will tell how much damage BP has truly caused. Caught Between the Moon (and a Star) and New York City A recent controversy has escalated in the past few months over the proposed “Ground Zero Mosque.” Before we continue, let’s iron out some of the misconceptions: the building planned is a Muslim-
American community center (with a prayer room), not a Mosque, and its location is 45 – 51 Park Place, two and a half blocks from ground zero. Nevertheless, the plan has incited the reactions of innumerable public figures and pundits, from Glenn Beck (who finds its creation “insensitive”) to Mike Bloomberg, who emotionally defended the center, waxing nostalgic on our melting-pot metropolis. It’s a heated issue, no doubt, but this dissension might not be entirely black and white. Conversely, up until September 11, 2001 the largest terrorist attack on the United States was the Oklahoma City Bombing of 1995, committed by a native militia movement sympathizer Timothy McVeigh. The conditions are certainly different from the World Trade Center attacks; the number of deaths was smaller, the attack was not religiously motivated (as the 9/11 attacks ostensibly were), and it did not engender a nearly decade-long war that raised the ire of almost every American. But the question still stands as a testament to the underlying controversy surrounding the construction of this Islamic Center. Is the debate simply about the terrorist attack, or does it reflect the country’s attitude towards marginalized ethnic and religious groups? That’s a question you’ll have to answer yourself.
OVER THE SUMMER
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IN THEIR OWN WORDS:
AMC LONDON SUMMER ABROAD EXPERIENCE Every summer, the AMC program selects a small group of students to study at the London School of Fashion for four weeks with and an opportunity to intern at a London firm within the AMC curriculum. Now a hallmark AMC experience, W27 continues the tradition of finding out what has been learned (and what fun has been had) with Professors Albert Romano and Roberta Elins. Note to readers: Many majors have the opportunity to study abroad so be sure to inquire within your program for your own chance to take make the world your classroom.
“Going to London was a dream come true for me. While in London I got to go to the London College of Fashion and absolutely loved it. The teachers made class very interesting and exciting. I got great work experience and really got to immerse myself in British culture.”
“AC424 is unlike any other program offered. Not many programs let you live in another country, study at a leading fashion school and gain real work experience all in a month’s time. I met some of the greatest people and shared the best memories. This was an opportunity I’ll never forget!’
-Ashley Harris
-Mamoona Uddin
“London was an amazing experience with so much of everything: work, learning, friends and fun. As an international FIT student I had already travelled and experienced London. I was amazed to rediscover the city with my American friends. I interned in a British fashion magazine, Tank: I leaned so much, especially about British style and designers. My last thoughts are addressed to our British LCF and American FIT professors that made us live this enriching everlasting experience.”
-Véronique Barth
“Spending the summer abroad in London has been my most rewarding experience here at FIT by far. Not only did I get the chance to work for an amazing company, but also it was an incredible cultural immersion experience. I loved the markets, the museums, and especially World Cup!”
“London 2010 was an unforgettable experience. Interning in London provided me the opportunity to learn in a press showroom and allowed me to better understand the differences in work life abroad. Professor Elins and Romano made sure we had a memorable time! Thanks again!!”
-Alexandra Tureau
-Lauren Rothbart “People study abroad and have all sorts of different goals – some want to learn to live on their own, others want to learn about another country/lifestyle. Me? I’ve learned a lot about myself through the AMC London Study Abroad program. Sure, I’ve mastered London transport system and I have gotten lost enough times to learn how to find your way, but I’ve also grown a lot more than that. I’ve learned how to be myself, by myself – to be a person on my own. Becoming educated about another country and their way of life has made me aware of how little I actually know about my own country. London brought all my childhood fantasies to life. All I ever wanted was time in a red phone
“In the end, all I can say is that I wholly recommend studying abroad.”
– Alyssa Dreifus
booth and double decker bus. And now all my dreams came true. I assure you; I will be back. I will return to Covent Garden where the flower scene from My Fair Lady was brought to life. I will come back to Oxford Street and Regent Street to window shop. I will go back to Camden Market to people watch. I will come back to London, no doubt about that. In the end, all I can say is that I wholly recommend studying abroad. I’ve had some of the greatest adventures of my life. I’ve grown bolder and more independent. Five weeks may not seem like a lot, but when you put your whole self into it, you’d be surprised with what comes out.”
-Alyssa Dreifus
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TEN THINGS I WISH I KNEW AS A FRESHMAN Keely-Shea Smith
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he first week of school is usually equated to new, bug-eyed students repeatedly passing the same classroom. Fret no more – these tips are for the (soon-to-be) savvy students hoping to dominate the classroom rather than search for it.
1. The biggest myth? That you are obligated to be your roommate’s BFF.
2. Wait to buy your books.
Yes, sharing a 9’ by 11’ room with a compatible
ask your professors if you will actually use your
roommate that ends up being a best friend
pricey text because there is a good chance the
is the Utopian version of your freshman liv-
answer will be “Well, you can get a passing
ing situation, but not everyone will call their
grade without it.” Prof code for, “Not neces-
frosh roomie their maid of honor (or best
sary.” Plus, the FIT library keeps a copy of
man) down the road. Know this: You and your
some textbooks for your use on an in-library,
roommate are not attached at the hip. Meet as
two-hour basis. Check the database to see if
many people as possible and don’t be too shy.
your textbook is available.
Take it from us at W27, go ahead and blatantly
Remember, everyone is in the same boat as you so that should help break the ice.
3. Try to be on time…
4. Take advantage of nighttime workouts.
...especially during the first week. After all, it
There are nightly fitness classes offered on
is commonly believed that one has only seven
campus that can keep those freshman 15 off.
seconds to make a good first impression.
Free of charge for all current students and with
Stroll in late, and your seven seconds will be
everything from Yoga to intense aerobics and a
a frantic exchange of “I’m sorry” and “find a
class called “Cardio Blast” – there’s no excuse
seat.” That’s after every person in your class
not to try one out.. Go to http://www.fitnyc.
has already decided not to work with you on a
edu/3364.asp for the full schedule.
group project.
5. Health Services offers more than medicine.
6. Turn up the heat.
When in need of a massage, acupuncture, or a
to dry your laundry on the warmest setting.
personal nutritionist look no further. Make an
Otherwise you’ll have to dry them twice...or
appointment with health services in advance.
squeeze into wet jeans.
If using the FIT washers and dryers, be sure
7. Ask questions and speak up!
8. Don’t walk in the rain.
Don’t know where your next class is? Ask.
All of the academic buildings connect. Take
Need to kick someone off the treadmill? There
some time to roam around. This will save you a
is a twenty-minute time limit that is rarely
lot of mascara and hairspray in the future.
acknowledged. Pipe up!
9. Know about hidden charges. You know that flimsy little sticker in the left
10. Our school is a museum at the end of the semester.
corner of your ID? Yes, the one that you like
At the end of the semester, final projects are
to pick at when you’re bored? That tiny sticker
on display around the school and it really is
costs $25 to replace and Security is not lenient
similar to walking through a museum. Photog-
about letting you by without it. Oh, and if you
raphy exhibits, fine arts displays and dramatic
lose your ID altogether? You are looking at $25
mannequin presentations fill the lobbies. The
there as well.
fashion show production classes also have their final presentations and there’s even an opportunity to score some freebies.
All illustrations by Steph Matos for W27.
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SHOP IT: ORGANIZATION HELPERS Sarah Dill
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long with “self starter” and “attention to detail,” add “organizational skills” to the ubiquitous job qualifications written into internship and job postings. But what if you think you are an unorganized person? At W27, we know for a fact that with the right tools, anyone can be Real Simpleized. Want proof ? Stop by our newly remodeled and equipped office in A727! But in order to find the contraptions and digital tools that can whip each one of you into organizational shape, Sarah Dill scoured the area and the net. Here’s the best of the best.
What: Label Maker; $34.99
What: Post-it Tabs; $4
Where: Staples
Where: The FIT Bookstore
Address: 16 E 34th St.
Courtesy of Staples
Hours: Mon-Fri 7am-8pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 12pm-6pm How it organizes you: For the OCD in us all, this is a serious lifesaver. Not only does it keep your binders and notebooks more organized, but printing out the little paper labels makes it so much more fun. Why we love it: It’s small enough to fit in your bag, but remains one of the most important tools in getting organized. Everything is labeled and much more streamlined,, making it easier for you to focus on the content you labeled. Plus, this enables you to reuse folders in the time it takes to print a new label.
What: iGoogle
Courtesy of Google
How it organizes you: Keeping up with social media can be time-consuming and overwhelming for the journalist in all of us. However, with iGoogle, every last blog, email, news update and any event can all be sorted into one neat, compact homepage. Why we love it: It’s easy to use and it’s ultra personal! Add a custom theme to your homepage to reflect your own personality. Our personal favorite? The Desserts theme!
What: Portfolio Style Folder; $7 Courtesy of Barnes and Noble at FIT
Where: Target
Address: 27th St. and 7th Ave. (In the breezeway between the A & B Buildings!)
Address: 517 E 117th St.
Hours: Mon & Thurs 10am-5pm, Tues & Weds 8:30am-8pm, Fri 10am-4pm, Sat 10am-2pm
How it organizes you: It has eight individual pockets to store all of the loose papers that mate behind our backs and accumulate from each class. (Who’s taking more than eight classes anyway?)
How it organizes you: The tabs can serve as a quick reminder to finish an assignment or to note an important topic that was discussed in class. Why we love it: They stick on any surface pretty easily and don’t leave a sticky residue when you want them removed. Moreover, it eliminates the frustration of finding that certain page you were on in a book.
Courtesy of Target
Hours: Mon-Sat 8am-11pm, Sun 8am-10pm
Why we love it: Not only do syllabi, homework and notes instantly become organized by class, but there are even little pockets for business and index cards to keep life running smoothly.
What: DIY Chalkboard Wall; $8
What: Rolling Closet Storage; $39
Where: Home Depot
Where: Wa-Mart
Address: 40 W 23rd St.
Address: 400 Park Plaza Drive, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Courtesy of Home Depot
Courtesy of Walmart
Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-9pm, Sun 8am-7pm
Hours: Sun-Sat. 8am-10pm
How it organizes you: Who could forget a to-do list that’s written in chalk on the wall? Not too many people, so turn your wall into the hub for reminders, calendars and even inspirational sayings.
How it organizes you: It keeps miscellaneous jewelry boxes, shoes, makeup bags and clothes neatly stored in a compact mobile storage unit.
Why we love it: The traditional “Honey-Do” list is so last season. Now, any blank space in the apartment can make itself useful with a grocery list or an artistic way to remind the roomies to pick up something before class!
Why we love it: Since the typical Manhattan closet probably isn’t big enough for any FIT student, hide those bulky sweaters and other seasonal items in this easy-access secondary closet.
What: Desk Sorter; $34.99 Where: The Container Store Address: 625 6th Ave. Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 10am-8pm
Courtesy of The Container Store
How it organizes you: Individual compartments do a great job organizing the jumble of papers that begin to pile up after the first week of class. Also, you can finally banish those pesky binders to their own shelf and free up some precious desktop real estate.
Student SPECIAL
$45 $25
Why we love it: The desk sorter not only keeps papers, binders, books, and folders in their place, but it also has smaller compartments for pens, scissors and even Post-it notes. You’ll never forget an idea ever again.
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DEMYSTIFYING THE FASHION INSTITUTE DIGNITARIES THE HISTORY OF FIT’S MOST IMPORTANT INDIVIDUALS REVEALED
Patrick Greene D-Building, The Art and Design Center Fred P. Pomerantz began working in the garment district of Manhattan at the age of eleven. His first hand experience in the industry made it a natural progression for him to open the doors of Leslie Fay Inc., a dress making company, in 1974. Pomerantz quickly made a name for himself by producing dresses for the Women’s Army Corps during World War II. After retiring from the fashion industry in 1982, Pomerantz sold his multi-million dollar company to a group of investors lead by his son, John J. Pomerantz. John is a co-chair for the Executive Committee on the Board of Directors of the Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries at the Fashion Institute of Technology. B-Building, The Business and Liberal Arts Center
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o most students at FIT the only thing they care to know about the various buildings connecting the school is which one houses their classroom. Getting to that destination, however, sends most running in circles thanks to the eclectic mix of wayfinding tools. To remedy a hodgepodge of signs, graphics and sensory overload, FIT sent out a 78-page .pdf document titled the “FIT Signage Master Plan” this past May. In it, design firm Pentagram detailed the gorgeous overhaul that FIT was soon to see: colorcoded buildings, new signage and standardized room numbers alike. Before summer recess, hints of the new exterior started to appear. The D-building donned strips of bright orange along its exterior and “Pomerantz Center” in huge vinyl letters decorated the windows above its entryway. Yet, it seems that as soon as Mr. Pomerantz made his grand entrance he was just as quickly removed before the Fall semester began. Now, even as the overhaul of FIT’s campus is back underway there’s still mystery surrounding who, in fact, Fred Pomerantz really is. It’s time we shed light on some of FIT’s most distinguished figureheads.
Dr. Jay H. Baker, a powerhouse in the retail industry, had a taste of his profession even before starting school at the University of Pennsylvania. At a much younger age, Baker would work every summer in his parents’ millinery store in Flushing, Queens. However, it was only after taking a career assessment test years later that Baker chose retailing as his major focus. In 1999 Baker retired as president of Kohl’s Corp., the same company he helped grow to be worth upwards of $3.8 billion. To help foster interest in retail studies among students, Jay and Patty Baker donated an unprecedented $10 million to the Fashion Institute of Technology in 2001. This gift helped fund the first major building renovation the school had seen in 25 years. In addition, the donation allowed for 40 scholarships in perpetuity to deserving students that demonstrate excellence in academics and community service. E-Building, Library and Resource Center Shirley Goodman came to the Fashion Institute of Technology in 1949. She is credited with helping the school grow from its humble roots, which began as two floors in a neighborhood high school, to encom-
passing almost an entire city block. Goodman’s focus while at the Fashion Institute was always promoting corporate donation and generating industry opportunities for students. Until her death, Goodman was FIT’s executive vice president emeritus and executive director of the Educational Foundation for the Fashion Industries. A-Building, Student Center David Dubinsky was well known in the fashion industry as a legendary labor leader. For more than three decades, Dubinsky was the president of the International Ladies’ Garment Workers’ Union. Moreover, Dubinsky played an integral role in the formation of the Congress of Industrial Organizations and was a co-founder for the American Labor Party. All his endeavors with activism shared the same goal of helping organize industrial laborers. Dubinsky’s accomplishments as a part of these organizations included helping lift his members out of sweatshops, promoting cleaner working environments and enhancing labor’s political stance among industry leaders. Katie Murphy Amphitheater Katherine Murphy Grout, better known as simply Katie Murphy, was once vice president and fashion director at Bloomingdale’s flagship in New York City. Murphy began her journey in retailing at the department store giant Macy’s. After transitioning to a role at Bergdorf Goodman, the one-stop-shop for all things luxury and opulent, coupled by a short stint at Lord & Taylor, Murphy finally decided to call Bloomingdale’s home for the rest of her career in retail. To honor all her achievements, Bloomingdale’s executives held a posthumous benefit dinner in the spring of 1975. At the end of the tribute event, former president of Bloomingdale’s, Marvin Traub, donated $250,000 to the Fashion Institute of Technology to be used for the opening of a new theater in Murphy’s name.
FILMS AND TELEVISION: FALL’S NEW OFFERING Patricia Braga
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verwhelmed by the new films hitting theaters and shows broadcasting to your tube (or Hulu!) for the fall season? No worries, we’ve got ya covered in less than the time it takes to wait for an elevator in the A building. Flicks: The Romantics – A drama that might actually make us forgive Adam Brody for starring in Jennifer’s Body and Katie Holmes for, well, having become Katie Holmes. Courtesy of Warner Brothers
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hollows – In the last two installments we might finally understand why Harry’s scar keeps hurting and why Malfoy’s hair is oh-so blond. And for those who were never interested in the magic of Hogwarts? Well, our hearts go out to you. How Do You Know – This romantic comedy has Reese Witherspoon making the hardest decision of her life when she’s torn between forever-clueless Paul Rudd and the sometimes hilarious Owen Wilson. Chick flick alert! Burlesque – Cher stars opposite Christina Aguilera in a musical about a burlesque dancer (Aguilera) who becomes a singer (surprise!) Yeah, we’re not so sure about this one either.
Giovanni Rufino/The CW
Easy A – A predominantly D-list cast starring a blond Amanda Bynes, Friends’ Lisa Kudrow, a non-brooding Penn Badgley and that Emma Stone girl who was in Ghosts of Girlfriends Past with Mat-
thew McConaughey. Now THIS is the perfect combination for a hot mess. New Television Series: Hellcats – Another teen drama, but this time with a cheerleading twist! Let’s just hope that if everything pans out they’ll stop torturing us with any more Bring It On! sequels. Glee – We would watch anything that features Britney Spears’ hit single “...Baby One More Time” performed by Rachel Berry. Plus, you can’t help but love every celebrity in Hollywood making a guest cameo from week to week. Gossip Girl – Fashion Week isn’t the sole reason for the UWS’ newfound chicness: Drama has gone across town. In the fourth installment of The CW’s most successful series, mysteries will be solved (will Chuck die? Will Little J return?) Sometimes we miss the simpler times from the Dawson’s Creek era. *sigh* The Event – Looks like a mix of The Happening and 2012. We don’t even care if this is going to be the new Lost or not, we just want to know what all the hype for “the event” is. No Ordinary Family – A drama about a family who discovers they have superpowers. A real life The Incredibles? We don’t think so.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS: ABROAD – EN YOUR HORIZONS Nicole Tan
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short guide on how to make New York your second home and the place you rave about when you’re actually home.
LEARN...the joys of eating in the city. Sinful Sundays call for health conscious FIT-ers to trade in their measuring tapes for cocktail brunches in the Meatpacking District. As long as there’s a remnant of food on your plate, the mimosas and bloody marys keep flowing – making your brunch date a juicy gossip session full of those summer secrets. My personal favorite is Nero D’ Avola (46 Gansevoort St) with an amazing $29.95 brunch deal. Alternately, one can have an afternoon froyo (read: frozen yogurt for all of you non-Pinkberry addicts) catch-up session just one avenue away from FIT at Cafe Roast Bean (corner of 26th St and 6th Ave), or a pick-me-up cupcake on those rainy days at Billy’s Bakery (184 9th Ave)--arguably one of the best cupcakes in the City. For the homesick or just plain foodie, check out yelp. com for your international cravings. Some helpful tips: •K oreatown is located between 5th and 6th Ave on 32nd St • I ndian food (and a great Ethiopian restaurant called Awash!) is located between 1st and 2nd Ave on 6th St •L ittle Italy is located on Mulberry St between Grand and Hester St • Chinatown is located along Canal St
WATCH...foreign or independent movies. Sunshine Cinema is located on 43 E Houston St on the Lower East Side and plays a variety of rotating independent films. The documentary/movie, Exit Through the Gift Shop by Banksy is still being shown.
The French Institute Alliance Francais shows French movies and holds other cultural events. They can be found on 424 Madison Ave.
default.aspx, “a social sports club promoting charity and social action amongst young professionals in New York.” Sports offered include, dodgeball, floor hockey, touch rugby and many others.
KNOW...some American and New Yorker terms.
Or if one would like to try out a popular New York form of keeping fit, Bikrim Yoga classes are located at 115 W 27th St with classes for just $8. Bring a towel, yoga mat (or rent one for $2) and water to class. The dress code seems to be pretty lax.
rs.A slight mention of another borough and it seems American Translation like you are Alice stuck in Wonderland; curious of an impending adventure into unknown and seemPocketbook Handbag ingly bizarre territory. If you are a first-timer adventurer, Brooklyn is a safe betGum andboots definitely one of the Rain boots or Wellies premier places to be noticed if you’re a hipster in the making. Check out the thrift shops and bars in WilLES Acronym for Lower East Side liamsburg by taking the L train to Bedford Ave.
Bridge and Tunnel R eferred to people from If you have friends scattered around the North East neighboring states coming region, buses will be best (although a long journey) into the City to party on to visit them. Megabus offers great deals weekends (and to areBoston, often with ticket prices as low as not $1 when liked) booked a month in advance. Most buses leave from Port Authority on 42nd the infamous Fung Wah bus leaving from JAP St with Jewish American Princesses different spots in Chinatown. Tickets can be conveFlip-flops niently purchased online. Thongs
DO...go on a hunt for venues at which to play the sports you enjoyed playing at home even if it is not known in the USA.
As lovely as New York City gets, loneliness does come around to dog our tracks once in awhile. Playing a sport helps keep home that much closer, especially with many of the other players being from your home country. Commonwealth (British and once affiliated countries) citizens can play Netball with Manhattan International Netball Club on Thursdays from 8pm to 10pm at Wagner School (220 East 76th St on the Upper East Side.) Contact MINC for more information or visit their website, www.nynetball.homestead.com.
VISIT...other boroughs and cross those borders. A slight mention of another borough and it seems like you are Alice stuck in Wonderland; curious of an impending adventure into unknown and seemingly bizarre territory. If you are a first-timer adventurer, Brooklyn is a safe bet and definitely one of the premier places to be noticed if you’re a hipster in the making. Check out the thrift shops and bars in Williamsburg by taking the L train to Bedford Ave. If you have friends scattered around the North East region, buses will be best (although a long journey) to visit them. Megabus offers great deals to Boston, with ticket prices as low as $1 when booked a month in advance. Most buses leave from Port Authority on 42nd St with the infamous Fung Wah bus leaving from different spots in Chinatown. Tickets can be conveniently purchased online. For those underage woes, Canada is just a bus ride (albeit, eleven hours) away. A $102 round trip Greyhound ticket gives you the privilege of legally drinking and an opportunity to practice your high school French. Also, cost of living is also cheaper so you’ll get to stretch your dollar! BYOB is popular at Canadian restaurants so pick up some wine before heading to dinner--but be sure to check with the restaurant first.
Visit Zogsports at http://www.zogsports.org/nyc/
MISSION ABORTED: CRASHING NYFW AT LINCOLN CENTER Misty White Sidell
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ollege freshman often arrive on campus with laundry lists of anxieties and unanswered questions, yet each fall FIT’s fresh new faces are concerned with mostly one thing in particular: Fashion Week. While it may seem trivial and frivolous, most of those concerned have dreamed of this semiannual week-long industry rave since the first moment they laid eyes on an issue of Vogue. With high hopes and years of anticipation most attempt to live out their life-long dreams during their first fashion week in New York – some succeed by attending shows (this writer finagled her way into Badgley Mischka, a brand which hardly represents the epitome of creativity but everyone has to start somewhere) – while others are embarrassingly turned away at the gates of fashion heaven.
Illustrated by Melissa Doskotz for W27.
Imagine the dismay of NYFW newbies upon hearing of the new check-in procedures at Fashion Week’s new home in Lincoln Center. Unlike the olden days of Bryant Park where a sob story or wink could get crashers into the standing room queue, Lincoln Center requires not only a physical invite or press pass upon entry but also an electronic check with a PR representative who then prints a bar-code bearing ticket, which
is then scanned (à la Food Emporium check out) and FINALLY, granted admittance. If your head is spinning from reading about this process, imagine enduring it. The new check-in procedure flustered many an editor, and amidst the confusion I tried to tactfully check myself into the fashion system by jumping behind the check-in area only to be quickly shooed away. Many asked themselves why such a ridiculously elaborate check-in system is necessary; yes, PR girls get to hide behind check-in booths affording them a rare opportunity to wear flats but there seemed to be no other benefits. If this piece were written for an industry publication, perhaps the tent’s new check-in procedure would be praised for its ability to keep crashers out, but since W27 is a college newspaper, it’s considered a spoiler that has crippled longstanding campus tradition. In this particular case IMG (responsible for planning the behemoth event) has acted similarly to a campus safety squad, hampering student fun. My advice to those looking to get in on the Fashion Week fun? Crash the shows at Milk studios.
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PIZZA, PIZZA!
Welcome to one of our most popular monthly features: Outside Your Borough. We take a topic (“The Best Pizza” in this case) and we send our writers out to find each area’s winner. The object is to get you to a new corner of the NYC metro area. For our new students, a New York City slice is exactly what you should experience first.
Illustrated by Jaclyn Schauer for W27.
Manhattan By Kevia Wright Lombardi’s Pizza 32 Spring St. New York, NY 10012+1 (212) 941-7994
Cross Street: Corner of Spring and Mott Streets Hours: Sun-Thu 11:30am-11pm, and Fri & Sat 11:30am-Midnight Nearest transit: Spring St - Lexington stop off the 4/6 line Good to know: Only accepts cash, so make sure to hit up the ATM beforehand
Lombardi’s is regarded as the first pizzeria ever to open in America. Pizza hadn’t yet gained popularity in the States until after World War II, and Lombardi’s had already been a staple in New York City since 1905. Originally, Lombardi’s was an Italian grocery store, but became a popular stop for workers on their lunch breaks. Gennaro Lombardi, founder, started his operation by selling tomatoes pies wrapped in paper and tied on a string. This made the small treats portable and easy to take to work sites around the city. Since many workers could not afford a whole pie, Lombardi would sell them individual “slices.”
Years later, Lombardi’s continues to sell pizza and has become a pilgrimage for pizza lovers all over the world. Since its inception, Lombardi’s has moved one block down the street, but is still recognized for being open for over 100 years. After being featured on The History Channel, The Discovery Channel, and The Food Network, Lombardi’s has been hailed as the best pizza “on the planet,” according to Zagat’s. www.firstpizza.com
Brooklyn By Terrence Phearse Grimaldi’s Pizzeria 19 Old Fulton St. Brooklyn, NY 11201 +1 (718) 858-4300
Hours: Mon-Thu 11:30am-11pm, Fri & Sat 12pm12am, Sun 12pm-11pm Nearest transit: High St - Brooklyn Bridge stop off the A/C line
I first came across the legendary Grimaldi’s Pizzeria on a sunny April afternoon. The enticing smell came wafting down the street from, like, a mile away. Everyone was seated outside enjoying their ovencrusted pizza, veiled in sweet-roasted red bell peppers and pepperoni. Later, I found out that there was a location closer to home in Brooklyn. Grimaldi’s has been in business for over 100 years in Brooklyn, and is most known for hand-tossing their pizzas and hurling them into their signature fire brick oven. The
sun-dried tomato topping pizza with Italian sausage is highly recommended! Are you hungry yet? www.grimaldispizzeria.com
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Hoboken By Julie Daly Benny Tudino’s
Hours: Mon-Sat 11am-1am, Sun 11am-12am
622 Washington St.
Nearest transit: PATH train to Hoboken (Stations are at 6th Ave. and 33rd, 23rd, 14th, 9th, and Christopher St.)
Hoboken, NJ 07030 +1 (201) 792-4132
One Saturday afternoon in early September, the original Benny Tudino was sitting in the first booth of his
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Bronx By Nicole Tan Patricia’s Pizza and Pasta 1080 Morris Park Avenue Bronx, NY 10461 +1 (718) 409-9069
Hours: Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri & Sat 11am-12am Nearest transit: Bronx Park East stop off the 2/5 lines Patricia’s has been raved about for years for its value, accommodating service (despite the long lines) and famed brick oven pizzas. Around for close to 20 years, Patricia’s has recently renovated its restaurant, doubling their seating capacity. The menu is dedicated to authentic albeit basic Ital-
ian cuisine (pizzas, salads, sandwiches, wraps and entrees of various types of meat) with pizza prices ranging from $9 to $15. Upon being seated, a bread basket alongside fragrant olive oil and garlic dipping sauce is dropped off to whet your appetite. Patricia’s is most known for its Sicilian Pizza, made the original way with fresh plum tomatoes, basil, olive oil and homemade mozzarella cheese. The crust is cooked perfectly, not too thin (as with many brick oven pizzas) and is combined with just the right amount of stringy, melting cheese. If you’re not much of a pizza fan, the penne a la vodka is an excellent alternative.
Queens By Veronica Heras Pizza Sam 89-06 Northern Boulevard Jackson Heights, NY 11372 +1 (718) 335-3800
Hours: Sun-Thurs 10am-12am, Fri & Sat 10am-1am Nearest transit: 90th St - Elmhust stop off the 7 line The faded and slightly shabby walls of this 43-yearold establishment are decorated with family photos, certificates of appreciation and even a letter from a young fan. In her neat child’s handwriting she expressed her love for Pizza Sam. In four generations, Pizza Sam has built a reputation for providing great food in a friendly environment. With a “Like father, like son” motto, custom-
restaurant overseeing the activities of the pizzeria he opened back in 1968. Tudino first drew in customers by placing stromboli in the front window. Today, $3 can score you a slice of cheese pizza topped with Tudino’s homemade sauce; in a word, yum!
ers know they will continue experiencing the same great service. Pizza Sam’s amazing prices are something to get excited about. Pizza slices range from $2-$3.75. You can pick from regular, Sicilian or “grandma” slices with over 20 toppings. For students it’s even better, since there’s a $2 a slice deal running all the time. Take advantage and enjoy an entire three course meal. Start with the new Fried Ravioli appetizer for only $4.50. For your entree, if you are not in the mood for pizza, you still have plenty of salads ($2.50-$10.50) and pasta dishes ($6.50-$10.00) to choose from. Complete your Pizza Sam experience with a delicious slice of Tiramisu. www.pizzasam.com
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INDUSTRY PROFILE: ABBE WRIGHT, ASSISTANT TO THE CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT O, THE OPRAH MAGAZINE
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ow that you are in school and making careers goals, are you aiming to take over Anna Wintour’s post when she finally retires? Well, you’ll have to compete with Abbe Wright, the Assistant of the Creative Director at O, The Oprah Magazine. Here, she shares her experiences and advice about working and making it in the publishing world. Study up and maybe you can be in that same pile of résumés! Taisa Veras: What was your reaction when you found out that you would be working at O magazine? Abbe Wright: I had been laid off October 5 from Condé Nast, where I had been working as the Assistant to the Editor in Chief at Modern Bride, Elegant Bride and Your Prom. We got the news at 9am that our magazines were folding, and at 11am, I received a phone call from a professional contact I’d worked with closely at Modern Bride. She told me her friend was looking for an assistant, so I sent her my résumé. In less than a month, I had interviewed twice and was hired at O, The Oprah Magazine as the Assistant to the Creative Director. I was so thrilled to not only get another great job in such a short period of time after being laid off, but also that I was now a part of an incredible magazine with a huge readership. I really believe in the editorial content of the magazine – it inspires and challenges creative and intelligent women to live their best life – and Oprah’s name being attached results in such an incredibly loyal and dedicated fan base. It is a very cool magazine to be a part of. TV: Describe your first day at work to us. (What we really want to know is: What did you wear?) AW: I think I wore a Michael Kors black turtleneck dress, opaque black tights and suede black heels on my first day. The dress was classic, all black, yet had some
on-trend military detailing. It’s important to take stock of the way others dress in the office before breaking out something too trendy. I was overlapping with my predecessor, so my first day consisted of scrambling to write down and learn everything she was saying as she was training me in the intricacies of the position!
in Chief of Vogue someday. That sticks in people’s minds and makes them remember me as someone who has aspirations in the fashion publishing world, which can spur connections. I believe people would rather look at a résumé of someone they have a personal connection with rather than a stranger in a pile.
TV: Before applying to work at O magazine, did you have any fashion internships? If so, where?
TV: What’s your favorite part about working for a such a popular magazine?
AW: Before O, I interned at three different magazines. In between my junior and senior years in college, I was an editorial intern at Philadelphia Magazine, where I also assisted the Fashion Editor and was published both in the magazine and on the website. During my senior year in college, I was the sole editorial intern at my university’s alumni magazine, where I got the opportunity to write feature length pieces. After graduation in May of ‘07, I was a post-graduate intern at Teen Vogue. There, I assisted the Credits Editor, and helped on shoots and worked in the fashion closet. I interviewed for two positions during my tenure at Teen Vogue, and while those positions weren’t right for me, I caught the attention of Condé Nast HR. When they had an opening four months later to be the Assistant to the Editor in Chief of Modern Bride, Elegant Bride and Your Prom, they remembered me and called me. I was offered the position in May of ‘08, exactly one year to the day that I graduated from college. I was at Modern Bride and Elegant Bride for a year and a half, where I not only assisted the Editor-in-Chief, but wrote Real Weddings and contributed to my own column called Real Bride, Real Beauty, before being laid off in October of 2009. I moved to O, The Oprah Magazine in November of 2009 and have been here for almost a year.
AW: O, The Oprah Magazine is such an incredible place to work. The editorial content of the magazine is smart and funny, the photography is lush and the new redesign of the magazine gives the layout an exciting new pop. I love that we use real women in our fashion spreads, because it’s indicative of what women actually look like and wear. The staff is amazing to work with and Oprah is an incredibly generous boss and a wonderful, inspiring woman to work for. Most of all, I am so energized by the readers of our magazine. We have an incredible fan base of women who love our brand and the magazine’s contributors. We work hard to make this magazine great for them every month.
TV: Which internships do you think helped you prepare the most for your job as fashion assistant?
TV: What are some of the tasks that an assistant to the creative director has to do to help the editors prepare for New York Fashion Week? AW: To assist the Creative Director on a regular basis, I am in charge of his travel, his calendar, his expenses, his Twitter, as well as helping him prepare for photo shoots and fashion and style run-throughs. None of this stops during New York Fashion Week! So I maintain all of that, as well as RSVP for him for all the shows he attends, coordinate his schedule and confirm seating. It’s definitely one of the busiest times of our year, but also exciting because we begin to look forward to the trends for the coming season.
“I tell people my dream job is to be the Editor in Chief of Vogue TV: What advice would you give FIT students if they want someday.” to work for a publishing house
AW: I think all of my and/or magazine? internships really helped – Abbe Wright AW: I would say find your prepare me for my current dream, make a goal and stick job. Working in the Teen Vogue fashion closet taught to it! You need a really thick skin to be successful in me to work extremely quickly and to pay attention this business. No one is going to hold your hand and to detail. No request from an editor is too big or too be nice to you. People will tell it like it is; let it roll off small and each needs to be tackled with the same your back and don’t take things personally. If you’ve amount of urgency and accuracy. In my current job, made a mistake in an internship, don’t dwell on it and there are a million balls in the air at any given time beat yourself up. Just correct it and move on. Work and you have to be extremely organized in order to quickly and carefully and always be willing to go the remember everything. My two editorial internships extra mile and put in long hours. Be a sponge for taught me how to write for magazines, as well as how knowledge and keep your ears open all the time so to interview, transcribe, fact-check and research a you can learn about this business! Learn to network story. and begin to collect your web of contacts. Most of all, TV: Do you believe that networking has helped the best accessory to have when working in magazine you acquire such a coveted job position? publishing is a good, positive attitude! AW: Absolutely. I can’t say enough about the importance of networking. Networking was the reason I To check out more from Taisa Veras, check out have the job I have now. Someone called me who amahzingblog.com. thought I might be right for this position and passed my résumé along. I really believe that in order to be great at networking, you should meet as many people as possible. Get in the habit of telling people your goals: I tell people my dream job is to be the Editor
OPINION
FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Heather Viggiani Sarah Dill
Hopefully the hazardous materials won’t make it into the toys.
Is “office” really the appropriate word?
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Club Love It only takes a few days at FIT to realize that this campus is unlike any other typical American college. Instead of endless keggers, think: Animal House, VIP at a swank Meatpacking night spot is more like the typical weekend night. Some might argue that the absence of on-campus partying can attribute to the lack of a “campus comaraderie” feeling here.
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70 clubs, many of which are targeted to specific majors and areas of interest. Clubs and extracurriculars are the easiest way to open doors and create a personal network throughout your time at FIT. W27 asked all club Advisors to tweet us, “Why should students join your club?” in 120 characters or less. Obviously, some Advisors were so enthusiastic about their club, a “tweet” wasn’t sufficient enough space. Here’s the results (of the clubs that answered our incessant emailing):
Luckily, FIT has a great student association whose sole purpose is to provide out-of-class experiences and activities for students (all to substitute for those missed frat parties, of course). FITSA houses over
@Cosmetics & Fragrance Marketing Association
@Technical Design Club Advisor: Deborah Beard
Advisor: Virginia Bonofiglio
We’re planning many trips to fashion businesses, museums and a trip to LA to visit garment center opportunities. Great people, lots of fun.
Join us for an exciting semester of talks, tips and trips: industry professionals, how to be beautiful inside and out, and beauty meccas galore.
@Faith and Fellowship
@Yearbook
Advisor: Janet Zeevalk
Advisor: Elizabeth Grady
Welcoming group that focuses on helping others while having fun. Plans include Ronald McDonald House and Habitat for Humanity.
Yearbook offers you a portfolio piece that you can use in job hunts. Also, you have a tangible reward for your hard work!
@Italian Club (Circolo Italiano di FIT) Advisor: Christian Ierulli Promoting the Italian culture and heritage and clear ourselves of misconceptions and stereotypes that precede us.
@Collegiate DECA Advisor: Robert Vassalotti, co-Advisor: Sharon White COLLEGIATE DECA conferences and other activities give students unique access to internships, scholarships, competition, and professional networking.
@Merchandising Society
@Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
Advisor: Jane Werner The Merchandising Society is the largest club on campus with 300+ members each year who enjoy taking part in activities that expand their understanding of the fashion industry, with access to alumni and fashion executives.
@Chabad Advisor: Celia Baez Students will not only connect with the beauty of their Jewish heritage, but also with a modern, diverse and international student community.
Advisor: Roberta Elins Join FIT’s award-winning PRSSA. Get access to PR internships, jobs, scholarships, national conferences and competitions.
@Accessories Design Club Advisor: Carole Daner Good people Rewarding experiences Enjoyable events Add to resume Team camaraderie.
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@Snow Club
@Black Retail Action Group (BRAG)
Advisor: Lou Zaera
Advisor: Renee Cooper
Snow Club is a great way to meet new people and ski some of the best mountains in the US.
Opportunities! Paid Internships, scholarships, networking with execs, exciting gala and fun community service!
@Women in Cable Telecommunications (WICT)
@Sustainability Design Club
Advisor: Linda Finnerty
Advisor: G eorgia Kalivas and Marlene Middlemiss
Cable industry guest speakers, networking events, field trips, luncheons, trade shows, internships, and job opportunities.
Educating the importance of sustainability while offering special events, field trips, guest speakers, and lectures.
@CAP
@WFIT
Advisor: Molvere James
Advsior: Michael Cokkinos Bringing everything FIT, NYC, Entertainment and Fashion to YOU. Join our
Group lifestyle forums, Articulate unrepressed opinions, Practical workshops, Fun activities and field trips,
team – www.WFITNYC.com
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