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Paris FW draws inspiration from ’70s By GRACE HALIO Contributing Writer
For the final leg of Fashion Month, the industry flocked to Paris for the Fall/Winter 2015 shows. Fresh faces, masculine silhouettes and pastels dominated the runways. At Christian Dior, long and lean silhouettes in bold reds were juxtaposed with more frilly, pale pink Aline ensembles. Abstracted animal prints brought variety to the collection. Pencil skirts, long tunics and and a bright pantsuit brought just about everything into the mix. For makeup, Dior unveiled what was either an unblended smoky eye or a very, very thick liner. The avantgarde look popped against the colorful line and set models apart from those in other collections. With the exception of crazy eye shadow at Dior, models sported fresh faces and neutral lip colors. For many collections, hair was styled modestly — slicked-back buns, longside ponytails and neat straight hair let the clothes speak loudest. Highly detailed leather boots in
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NYU launched its online sexual misconduct training course to combat and raise awareness about sexual assault on Tuesday. Students must complete the mandatory course by April 15. The course includes interactive quizzes and hypothetical scenarios to familiarize students with the concept of sexual misconduct, as well the actions, activities and situations they should avoid. The program will help explain how students can intervene and prevent an episode of sexual misconduct. The program was launched through Campus Clarity, a program that provides online training to schools across the country in accordance with the SaVE Act and Title IX. NYU spokesperson John Beckman said the university still needs to work on
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‘Bates’ stars discuss third season By KAT FADRILAN Contributing Writer
Audiences can anticipate more twisted plot lines and exhilarating episodes in the third season of “Bates Motel,” the A&E prequel series to “Psycho.” In a conference call, WSN spoke with Vera Farmiga, who plays protagonist Norma Bates, Kerry Ehrin, the co-creator and executive producer, and Carlton Cuse, one of the show’s writers. During the interview, all three discussed what to expect this season and the new aspects of the show. Cuse spoke about how the characters progress toward the eventual outcome of “Bates Motel.” “This season, Norman will slide more significantly into that character of his mother,” Cuse said. “He becomes less able to modulate or less conscious of his decline. Because
of that, there are some serious consequences in his relationship with his mother. We explore that in a lot of different ways, and that’s really the journey of this season.” Elaborating on the growth and difference in her character this season, Farmiga explained that Norma Bates, Norman’s mother, is more protective than ever. “Norma is more tentative, more aware toward Norman’s ability,” Farmiga said. “At the beginning of this season, you’ll see Norma plays the cards closer to her chest.” While Farmiga said Norma, a single mother, shows a more protective side toward her son this season, she hinted that her character might show some vulnerability too. “Norma needs a man to trust,” Farmiga said. “There’s a couple of big potentials this year. May or may not be talking capital R romantic.”
Ehrin also spoke about character development, predominately relating to Norma. “Norma is in a stronger and more desperate place,” Ehrin said. “She turns to Dylan more and you’ll see how Norman grows jealous of that.” Dylan Massett (Max Thieriot) is Norma’s son from a marriage with her ex-husband John Massett. Norman’s father is Norma’s late husband Sam Bates. In addition to the electrifying journey of the new season, “Bates Motel” fans will be able to watch new characters and guest stars. Kenny Johnson continues as a recurring cast member Caleb Calhoun, Norma Bates’ brother and the biological father of her son, Dylan Massett. John raised Dylan as his own, unaware that Caleb was the biological father.
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March is National Reading Month, and with spring break approaching, WSN recommends literature to read over the break.
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“The Opposite of Loneliness” is a book that does not aspire to be larger than it is. It does not drip with the multisyllabic words or bitter metaphors that one would expect of a young college graduate. In her simple but genuine prose, Marina Keegan, who died five days after graduating from Yale University, was hopeful. Published posthumously by Keegan’s family following the 22-yearold’s death in a car accident, this book is a collection of fiction and nonfiction short stories by Keegan, the titular story being her graduation speech. In this collection, Keegan paints a candid image of human nature that is both delicately sad and boldly humanist — she introduces a perspective that is refreshingly clear and effervescent. It is beyond tragic that the world lost such an introspective voice at such a young age, but through “The Opposite of Loneliness” perhaps we can all learn how to think more broadly. Wrote Keegan in her last article for Yale Daily News: “We don’t have a word for the opposite of loneliness, but if we did, I could say that’s what I want in life.” - Audrey Deng, Entertainment Editor
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John Grishman, an author who is consistently recognized for his legal-thriller novels, landed on the New York Times Bestseller List with his novel “The King of Torts.” Protagonist Clay Carter is a severely underpaid lawyer at the Office of the Public Defender. Carter constantly hopes for a better job, potentially at an actual law firm. After given the task of defending yet another Washington, D.C. murder trial, which he does not look forward to, the lawyer soon discovers that the case involving Tequila Watson is not the typical murder trial in which he has grown used to litigating during his time employed by the OPD. - Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor
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The ultimate romantic escape, “Love in the Time of Cholera” is a classic love story from the undisputed king of Latin American magical realism that tells the tale of Fermina Daza and Florentino Ariza — two lovers separated by time and circumstance — and how they never forgot about each other. Written in Márquez’s rich prose, the novel takes on a life of its own, guiding the reader through a Caribbean port city and the lives of two souls entwined forever by their letters, their burning desire and a kind of certainty that people only really feel once in a lifetime. This passionate, romantic tale and its stunningly fleshed out characters will keep you on edge and feeling the strains of love long after you put it down. - E.R. Pulgar, Music Editor
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Experts debate rights of same-sex couples By MICHAEL ADAMS Contributing Writer
Two legal experts debated the constitutionality of same-sex marriage at an event hosted by the NYU Law and Religion Society in Vanderbilt Hall on Tuesday. With the Supreme Court awaiting to hear several challenges to state laws on the topic, the debate focused on whether the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment requires states to license same-sex marriages or recognize valid out-of-state marriages. Matthew Coles, an adjunct NYU Law professor and deputy legal director for the American Civil Liberties Union, and Jeff Shafer, a senior counselor for the Alliance Defending Freedom, carried debates about equal opportunity to marriage. Coles said bans on same-sex marriage violate the Equal Protection Clause by denying couples the benefits the institution affords. “The government didn’t create marriage, but it has created an enormous structure of law and policy
around it,” Coles said. “What the four constitutional amendments at issue in this case in effect do, is they say we the state have created a complex, well thought out infrastructure to recognize and protect family. Oh, but you families that are headed by same sex couples? You can’t enter it.” Shafer said he felt popular opinion was situated against him at NYU, but he said tried his best to offer a rational rebuttal. His argument centered on the idea of marriage between a man and a woman being a cultural institution, crucial to the integrity of society and childrearing. “If marriage is to be an egalitarian institution, then that necessitates a redefinition of parenthood,” Shafer said. “If the law ratifies as normative both adoption and the use of surrogate mothers, by saying they are equal to traditional procreative development, there might come a time when it’s normal for a child to have only a transactional relationship with their biological parents.”
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Matthew Coles, deputy legal director of the ACLU, speaks during an NYU Law debate on same-sex marriage and the Constitution. Stanley Chen, a third-year NYU Law student, agreed with Shafer’s views on the constitution and sided with him when asked who won the debate. “Personally I’m biased, but I think Jeff Shafer won only because I share his views on the Constitution,” Chen said. “That being said, I think Coles did a great job, and I’d probably
agree with him if my worldview was different.” NYU alumna Chien-Yu Liu felt that despite the valiant effort Shafer put in, Coles ultimately won because he had a better argument. “Personally, I would say professor Coles won because he had a very well-constructed argument,” Liu
said. “But on the other side, I really appreciate how hard [Shafer] tried, and how he probably had done all he could to make his arguments as sound as possible, although I do have some doubts as to the basis of his arguments.” Email Michael Adams at news@nyunews.com.
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Students required to complete training establishing a community that clearly labels sexual misconduct unacceptable. “Reducing sexual misconduct won’t happen through changes in policy alone,” Beckman said. “It will require us to foster a campus culture that rejects sexual violence and other forms of sexual misconduct.” Steinhardt sophomore and president of Students for Sexual Respect Josy Jablons has been working on improving the course since winter break by providing her feedback about how its language, themes and scenarios can get better. Jablons said even though the online module has room for improvement, it is useful because it requires students to think about the topic of sexual assault. “I think the training will be mostly successful because of the simple fact that everyone must complete it, from freshmen to law students,” Jablons said. “Regardless of the content, this puts the issue of campus sexual assault on the forefronts of everyone’s mind, and that is a valuable first step.” However, other students, including CAS junior and president of the Feminist Society
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Students must complete the online course by April 15. Meghan Racklin, have questioned the effectiveness of an online test module for sexual assault. Racklin argues that the similarly formatted test designed to educate students on drinking, AlcoholEdu, has not been very successful, and said in-person training would be more effective in educating students on the topic. “NYU has an opportunity to be a leader in the field here, and more than that, they have a responsibility to create a safe learning environment for students,” Racklin said. “AlcoholEdu is not particularly effective, and I believe that is largely because students are not engaging with the material. The sexual assault prevention module runs the same risks, which is one reason why in-person education is so important.” However, Racklin also said NYU made right decision by trying to involve student activists in the creation of the training program. “I commend NYU for working with student activists on the sexual assault prevention
module to make it the best it can be given the inherent restrictions imposed by the format and the specific program being used.” In addition to the training course, the university has been working on fighting campus sexual assault on other fronts. In fall 2014, NYU announced changes in its sexual assault policies, including incorporating the concept of affirmative consent, creating a new Center for Sexual Misconduct Support Services and refining the disciplinary process. Jablons said the reason the program is released at this date is that the matter of sexual misconduct requires immediate attention. “It is also worth noting that this module is nowhere near complete or final,” Jablons said. “It is being released due to the urgency of this issue — the training for next fall will be surely altered, tailored and improved upon.” Email Marita Vlachou at mvlachou@nyunews.com.
NYU and the Graduate Students Organizing Committee at NYU announced Monday that they had come to a tentative agreement on a contract, averting the looming strike threatened by graduate assistants. Since the university formally recognized the union in December 2013, the two sides have been trying to negotiate a contract for full healthcare coverage, tuition remission and increased wages. After four months of third-party mediation, the union set a formal strike deadline of Monday. The strike was called off, as the two parties reached an agreement just hours before it was set to take effect. The contract, which lasts until 2020, includes 90 percent subsidized individual health care, 100 percent increase in wages and a gradual wage increase at the Polytechnic School of Engineering. Members of the NYU community shared their thoughts on the resulting contract.
“The tentative agreement GSOC achieved last night is a victory for both undergraduates and graduates because it took back some of the power our administration robs from us. The administration did not gift our graduate student workers this contract, our graduate student workers won it.” - Ellis Garey, CAS senior
“While I am disappointed by some aspects of the contract, including the lack of quality dental coverage and the overly long term of the contract, overall
I am pleased with what we were able to achieve.” - David Klassen, fifth year doctoral student and member of the bargaining committee
“This is a monumental moment. We were fully prepared to go ahead with a strike and would not have called off the strike had we not felt that the agreement made significant strides in addressing key areas of critical concern to graduate employees: better wages, better health care and support for our families.” - Lily Defriend, GSAS student and member of the bargaining committee
“It is unfortunate that the university needed to be threatened with a strike in order to understand the concerns of the graduates students. I don’t think we should have to wait until the threat of a strike to care about the issue and make changes, but unfortunately that was the situation in this case.” - Monilola Ilupeju, LS freshman
“Undergraduates especially should be proud of ourselves — between the Provost’s email on Friday and the letter delivery on Monday afternoon, we were able to get more than 500 student signatures onto a letter of support for the graduate workers’ strike. A new majority is rising at NYU of students who believe their economic interests as students and future workers are better protected when they unite together, students who know that it is the graduate workers who share their common interests, and not the NYU administration.” - Victor Li, Steinhardt senior Email Alex Bazeley at abazeley@nyunews.com.
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Short film delves into officer psyche By SIDNEY BUTLER Staff Writer
In a mere 10 minutes, the short dramatic film “Plain Clothes,” gets to the heart of the moral dilemma that police officers often face of separating work and personal life. “Plain Clothes” follows a suburban police officer. Officer Cole (Sam Jaeger) struggles to keep his work and personal life separate when he encounters a criminal on the way to his son’s birthday party. The film begins with Cole talking with his therapist about the mental toll of his job, explaining he must drive around the neighborhood after work to erase all of the horrific things he had witnessed on the job. Even while at home, the challenges of his job continue to haunt him. Officer Cole never mentally removes his officer uniform, causing emotional pain for him and his family. In the scene, As Cole debates what pasta his wife would enjoy after leaving work one day, he overhears what could be a drug deal and follows the suspect out of the store, abandoning his personal endeavors to pursue his
work, even while off the clock. In this scene, Cole follows the suspicious man, and what ensues metaphorically symbolizes the mental struggle Cole faces between balancing work and home. In addition to playing Cole, Jaeger doubles as a director in this short piece. Along with Jaeger, “Plain Clothes” also features Jennifer Carta, Christopher Weir, Mark Salamon and Maurice Hall. Jane Kelly Kosek, the film’s producer, and Jaeger said the complexity of characters drew them to the stories. “Sam and I are drawn to creating complex characters with major obstacles to overcome,” Kosek said. While Jaeger found that “Plain Clothes” was a necessary story to tell. “The more I talked with officers, I began to see a lot of similarities between their struggles and those in the military,” Jaeger said. “We’re just becoming aware of how deeply our soldiers are impacted by PTSD, but what about our officers here at home? There are terrifying things they deal with while the rest of us are sleeping, yet no one talks
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Sam Jaeger wrote, directed and starred in “Plain Clothes” as the lead character Officer Cole. about the impact on them. I felt it was a conversation worth having.” Despite the short duration of the film, Jaeger manages to tackle complex social and moral issues, including those pertaining to family and religion. For instance, earlier in the film the therapist asks Cole if he believes in God, and he responds by saying he cannot say due to the number of horrendous acts he witnesses every day. “In ‘Plain Clothes,’ Cole has to deal with the stress of dealing with criminals at work and the need to establish a happy home
nically phenomenal — it is weakened by its off-balanced color tone and sound issues — but Jaeger should be applauded for conveying the message he chose. This film opens the window into an untold story of police officers, and in just ten minutes provides a reminder as to the emotional endurance that they must have. The short film is now available for viewing on Vimeo and YouTube. Email Sidney Butler at film@nyunews.com.
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‘Hunter’ follows in the footsteps of ‘Fargo’ By DANIEL LIEBERSON Staff Writer
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“It’s an incredibly loaded situation,” Cuse said. “You’ll see he’s not just a bad guy.” Farmiga explained how the show’s cast and crew are able to sustain the allure and freshness of “Bates Motel.” “Carlton and Kerry just
life,” Kosek said. “We wanted to examine how hard it must be for Cole to straddle these two very different worlds.” Jaeger also questioned the difficulty that police officers must have to not bring work home with them. “How hard is it to deal with the things our officers see?” Jaeger said. “Is it even possible to leave their work behind, or does it infiltrate their relationships with their family? Those were compelling questions to me.” “Plain Clothes” may not be tech-
write things off the freaking Richter scale,” Farmiga said. “You’ll see them just kill it this year. The actors are incredibly nuanced.” Email Kat Fadrilan at entertainment@nyunews.com.
In David and Nathan Zellner’s newest film “Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter,” Kumiko, a depressed Japanese woman, watches the Coen brothers’ movie “Fargo,” and proceeds to go on a life-altering odyssey. The film was inspired by the death of Takako Konishi, a Japanese office worker who allegedly died trying to locate money because she believed “Fargo” was based on a true story. After Konishi was found near the Detroit Lakes, however, her death was ruled a suicide. While walking on a beach, Kumiko (Rinko Kikuchi) comes across a VHS tape of “Fargo” in a cavern and is intrigued not only by its mystifying location, but also by its significance. Impulsively acting out of curiosity and boredom, she watches the film and struck by one scene in particular in which a character buries money into a snowy North Dakota plain. Believing that the tape holds a cryptic treasure map to the location of the money, Kumiko embarks on a quest to North Dakota. She leaves her solemn life in Tokyo behind, where her only companion is a chunky white rabbit. Even though she has no knowl-
edge of English, Kumiko successfully makes it to the frigid American midwest. The contrast between the bustling urbanity of Tokyo and the frozen suburban atmosphere of North Dakota is shocking. Her inability to communicate poetically transfigures the movie into a quasi-silent film where visuals drastically dominate. Zellner maintains this meticulous attention to detail throughout the film. As the hopeful heroine continues on her bizarre journey, she encounters several North Dakota natives, such as a police officer (David Zellner), a taxi driver (Phil Hall) and an elderly woman (Shirley Venard), whose personalities differentiate from hers. However, the remarkable aspect of the film proves to be in its camerawork Zellner masterfully pairs sharp sounds with bleak visuals to conjure up a spirit that follows Kumiko throughout her adventure. There is an intricate sense of passion in the film, evident in the film’s technical aspects, “Kumiko” took over 10 years to make and presented numerous logistical challenges to the Zellner brothers. The musical aspects of the film also heighten it. The energetic score by indie-electronica band The Octopus Project intensifies the thrilling tension. The viewers are left won-
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Kumiko will hit the big screen on March 18. dering what the combination of the tension-packed visuals and music is leading to. The journey that Kumiko embarks on is engaging in its thought-provoking nature. The movie invokes such a vast range of emotions that, at times, it can be overwhelming. “Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter” also exudes how utterly creative the Zellner Brothers are. The combination of their idiosyncratic technique, characters and storyline ultimately produces an intriguing experience in the theater. The Zellner Brothers make the audience feel as though they are venturing into new and unfamiliar territories. “Kumiko, the Treasure Hunter” premieres on March 18. Email Daniel Lieberson at film@nyunews.com.
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Tips for breaking into fashion By MADISON REIS Contributing Writer
Everyone who has seen “The Devil Wears Prada” has aspired to be Anne Hathaway’s character, who works at a major fashion magazine for an Anna Wintour look-alike. Scoring those internships can be difficult, though, so here are some tips on how to find a spot the fashion industry.
Find the right place for you
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Milan Fashion Week features femininity By NATALIA BARR Contributing Writer
After Fashion Week conquered the New York and London catwalks, it made its way over to Milan from Feb 25 to March 3 to showcase the Fall/Winter 2015 looks. Despite aesthetic differences between legendary Italian fashion houses and newcomers, the embrace of femininity and sophistication was prevalent throughout the week. Whether it was the details and silhouettes of the pieces, the hair and makeup choices or the actual models sent down the runway, MFW’s designers gave their models and audiences the Italian treatment in a celebration of women, diverging from the menswear trend of recent seasons. Dolce & Gabbana took the theme of celebrating women literally. All of the looks were ladylike with lace, floral embroidery, pastel hues and hourglass silhouettes. Many pieces even featured prints of children’s drawings and letters to fit the motherhood theme. The fashion house took this theme one step further by featuring models who are mothers. Model Bianca Balti showed off her baby bump in one of the looks, while other models cradled or held the hands of little children in matching ensembles. In a season where it seemed as though so many designers were harking back to to the trends of the ’70s, Miuccia Prada took her MFW collection another decade back. Prada’s Fall/Winter looks screamed ’60s mod in tailored suits, bright colors and high ponytails. The precise tailoring of Prada’s clothes demonstrated the strength and sophistication
of the women wearing them, but her choice to feature them in candy colors with the additions of floral, ribbon appliques and jewels made each look fun and girly. It was the perfect take on an older trend for the modern woman. This season, Max Mara chose a new path toward understated sexuality, drawing inspiration from Marilyn Monroe. This influence was apparent in their first look, as model Gigi Hadid walked the runway in an oversized camel coat that fell just enough off her shoulder to show the sensuousness the brand sought to exhibit in their collection. The silhouettes were simple and relaxed to create an understated look. The show also introduced menswear inspired pieces, but still kept the looks oversized and comfortable. Variations in updos were seen throughout the shows. Milan’s runways showcased Fendi’s looks with headbands and loose ponytails, Dolce & Gabbana’s jeweled barrettes and Bottega Veneta’s low knots at the base of models’ necks. Unconventional eyeliners were also spotted on the Milan runways. Lanvin incorporated the trend in a more subtle way with black kohl liner surrounding the whole eye. Rochas, on the other hand, created thick, black graphic rounded lines over and underneath the eyes and Anthony Vaccarello drew star outlines at the outer corner of the models’ right eyes with navy liquid liner. Milan Fashion Week was clearly a continuation of the ’70s trend and the return to feminine silhouettes that have dominated Fashion Month this season. Email Natalia Barr at bstyle@nyunews.com.
There are so many different internships available, and some students find they prefer working at small startups where they can really be hands-on, while others prefer larger corporations where they can be part of a big team. Fashion internships can span across a wide variety of interests, including writing, branding, designing, photography and more. Whatever you prefer, find out what fits you best. There are plenty of websites to help you narrow your selection, including freefashioninterships.com, indeed.com, internqueen.com and ed2010.com. The NYU Wasserman Center for Career Development is also a great place to start, as is looking for a career section on the website of a company you want to work for.
Do your research
Whether it is a small blog or a major magazine, research and learn the ins and outs of the company. It is important to learn about the people you look up to and admire at the company, as their work will likely come up in an interview. You will understand exactly what they are looking for, their style and how to impress them.
Reach out As soon as you think you have your résumé all figured out, send it to any mentors you may have — your writing professor, your mom, your previous employer or the Wasserman Center. Get help from anyone with experience to look it over. When it comes to reaching out to the company, send personal emails or drop off your application in person, if it is allowed. It is important to send follow up emails or letters. Be personal and persistent, but always professional. If it does not work out for that specific internship, maybe you will make a great connection in the process.
Do the little things Once you have landed your
internship it is important to remain grounded. Maybe that means grabbing an extra coffee in the morning or organizing the papers in the office, but the little things count. Be humble, regardless of the task. It is those qualities that move you from intern to staff member in the future.
Be true to yourself Remember that an internship is about finding the industry that best fits you. If you are at the right internship, you should be having an amazing time while also learning more every day. If you do not feel that way, talk to your boss and express what you think you could improve. If there is a real issue at your internship, don’t be afraid to reach out for help. Your academic advisor may be able to help fix the situation. And if the industry is not for you, it is not the end of the world, and more knowledge about yourself and your interests is knowledge gained — embrace it. Every internship is a learning experience, even the ones that are not the best fit. Learn from it and try something new the next time around. Email Madison Reis at bstyle@nyunews.com.
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muted tones were seen at Isabel Marant. On the other end of the spectrum were brocade sandals at Dries Van Noten in classic fall burgundy and gold. Rochas featured a spectacular pair of embellished burgundy stacked heels — a chunky stiletto may just be the new statement shoe for a night out. There were bold belts at Balmain and Lanvin, another tribute to the ’70s trend this season. Some were mod, bright and geometric, while others were tasseled and flowing. The geometric motif continued at Loewe and Carven, where bags were shaped and embellished with geometric inspiration and accessories were rounded and retro. Gaia Repossi and Annelise Michelson showed delicate and simple bent wire jewelry that was highly versatile. Delphine Deafen, Lancel and Moynat showed streamlined leather bags in classic shapes — bucket bags, satchels and portfolios in black, white and a pop of red. Alexander Wang debuted a collection for Balenciaga in a clean black-
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Haider Ackermann backstage at Paris Fashion Week Fall/ Winter ’15 collection. and-white palette, combining the masculine and the feminine. There were tweed skirts, plaid fabrics and skinny cropped pants. At Isabel Marant, a similar vibe was seen on the runway. Some looks were frilly, while others channeled military tailoring with the added fall classics of chunky knits and heavy boots. The menswear-inspired vibe was also seen at Loewe, where designer Jonathan Anderson reworked men’s fashion into billowing tweed pants and oversized leather jackets. Geometric patterns were featured on bright skirts, which were paired with high fitted leather boots. As seen at NYFW, spring pastels were in Paris, while a shiny, candy apple red coat commanded attention. The looks at Lanvin were a com-
bination of military pantsuits with clean lines and feminine A-line gowns with leather detailing. Bohemian looks ranged from long dresses to printed pants, perfectly embracing a range of styles. At Carven, bright, skinny, cropped pants and miniskirts eluded a young, school girl-esque vibe. There were electric pops of color at Balmain, a range of pastels at both Carven and Dries Van Noten as well as orange and blue florals that broke up the classic fall hues of many of the other collections. These unexpected floral patterns were a relieving touch to a Fashion Month dominated by heavy embellishment and ’70s silhouettes. Email Grace Halio at bstyle@nyunews.com.
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How to stop worrying and love the GMO By TIM BISHOP Contributing Writer
A quick Google search of the term “genetically modified organisms” results in websites enumerating their dangers and preaching avoidance. But they fail to link these assertions to any specific research. These sites resemble those that make spurious claims about a link between vaccines and autism, and spread the same type of fanatical, sciencephobic attitude that allows preventable diseases like measles to persist and keeps fluoride out of drinking water in Portland. Unfortunately, these sites reflect the views of many regarding GMOs, particularly modified foods. A recent article in National Geographic titled “The War Against Science” addressed individuals’ tendencies to trust instinct and personal anecdotes over scientific arguments, and views toward GMOs are no exception to this trend. Notable detractors of GMOs, like Bill Nye, are starting to change their stance. And now American consumers, rather than farmers, will start to receive the direct benefit of GMOs. The USDA recently
announced that they will deregulate the Arctic apple, a fruit that has been modified so that browning doesn’t occur. This form of modification produces no harmful chemicals, and simply eliminates the protein responsible for the unpleasant discoloring. This innovation will keep apples looking fresh for longer and could cut down food waste. Hopefully, this deregulation will spur GMO projects aimed at improving consumer goods. Unfounded consumer fears hamper the development of a potentially vital technology. While claims of dangers to consumers have been consistently refuted, there certainly are valid concerns about GMOs. Among the sensible concerns is horizontal gene transfer, a process through which some GMOs may confer their new
genes to unwanted recipients. Transferring these resistant genes to pests and weeds would make them more difficult to remove. The introduction of GMOs into the wild may also have impacts on ecosystem dynamics that need to be studied on a case-by-case basis. There are legitimate concerns about GMOs, but consumer safety is not among them. The commercial use of GMOs is on the rise, and new applications for them are spreading even outside of farms. Researchers have developed mosquitos lacking reproductive viability, reducing wild populations and thwarting the spread of infectious diseases. In the future it is likely that dependence on biotechnology will increase in order to meet the food and fuel demands of a growing population. As such, it is increasingly crucial for young people to gain a better understanding of them. The dialogue about such a divisive topic must remain grounded in science and devoid of misinformation prompted by vague fears of unnaturalness. Email Tim Bishop at opinion@nyunews.com.
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Women’s colleges should admit trans women By ANNIE COHEN Deputy Opinion Editor
Wellesley College, a women’s college in Massachusetts, announced on March 5 that they will admit transgender students who identify as women in their next admissions cycle. With this decision, Wellesley joins the ranks of several other prominent women’s colleges, including Bryn Mawr and Mount Holyoke, who have taken this progressive step. However, some women’s colleges reject the idea entirely, and others, like Barnard College and Smith College, have vague and perplexing policies based on individual applications. As the very definition of what constitutes gender is evolving, these admissions policies are antiquated and should be revised. Most women’s colleges were founded on principles of equality and acceptance, so this reticence to update old guidelines is particularly baffling. Certain schools claim to accept transgender applicants on a case-by-case basis, and only then if all of their application materials list them as female. Unfortunately, while these applicants might self-
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identify as female, only some states allow the change of gender on birth certificates. On a federal level, individuals must prove they have had gender-reassignment surgery in order to change the gender on their passport or social security. Considering the vast majority of transgender people have not undergone such a major procedure by age 17, this government policy effectively prevents a trans student from being accepted into a women’s college. It is up to individual colleges to alter their definition of gender, even if the government is slow to do the same. These discriminatory policies also reinforce the false belief that transgender women are not truly women. This sort of logic fuels transphobia and gives validity to stereotypes. By admitting transgender students, schools would not risk losing their
status as women’s colleges — they would broaden what it means to be a woman, creating a more inclusive learning environment for all. While it is a coeducational college and therefore does not deal with gender exclusivity, NYU has made positive strides in regard to gender issues. NYU’s housing application allowd students the option to indicate gender identity instead of legal sex, which gives transgender students the right to live as their specified gender without requiring them to have transitioned surgically. Historically, women’s colleges’ very purpose was to give a disenfranchised group fair access to education and subsequent opportunities they would have otherwise been denied. Should they continue to not welcome transgender students, they would turn their backs on the very value on which they are based. It might not be an easy journey, but it is ultimately a necessary one. Regardless of what one’s passport says, all women deserve a chance to be accepted at a women’s college. Email Annie Cohen at acohen@nyunews.com.
GSOC contract is only the beginning By JACOB DENZ Contributing Writer
Earlier this week, the Graduate Student Organizing Committee, a union that represents graduate teaching and research assistants at NYU including myself, reached an agreement with NYU administration on a contract desperately needed by our members. This contract will provide 90 percent of individual health premiums to hundreds of graduate employees who currently lack any coverage paid for by the university. It will also increase the minimum hourly wage from $10 to $15. This is not the first contract negotiated by GSOC that has featured massive gains for workers. In 2002, the same elected GSOC leaders who represented us in these negotiations, Julie Kushner and Maida Rosenstein, worked with GSOC members to negotiate a historic contract with NYU that raised stipends 38 percent. Inspired by what happened at NYU, funding increased at Columbia University as well. Now, Columbia graduate workers who have once again demanded recognition as part of our own UAW Local 2110 will be heartened to see that it is possible to achieve great things through collective bargaining. This is certainly cause for celebration, but we should not be fooled by the university’s narrative about its so-called generous offer. Anything less than this agreement would have been grounds for strike — less than $15 dollars an hour from NYU would hardly be acceptable when fast food workers across the country have justly demanded as much. More importantly, this offer had nothing to do with generosity. It was the result of consistent and overwhelming majority member support for our demands in the form of an open letter
with over 1,000 signatures, a strike authorization vote with almost 1,100 yes votes and a public pledge to organize for a strike by leaders from 43 departments. Joy and relief also should not prevent us from continuing to critically examine our own work. We did not win full retroactive wage increases for the lowest-paid workers in our union: research assistants at the Polytechnic School of Engineering. The contractual amount of $1,500 represents approximately four months, far short of the full calendar year negotiations lasted. Since our most ardent internal debate concerned how long to allow bargaining to continue without setting a strike deadline, it is important to note that our delay may well have resulted in lost wages for many of our members. Moreover, the workers and elected representatives of UAW Local 2110 have supported our campaign with their time, experience and dues money, and in continuing to ally ourselves with them we should be careful to avoid academic exceptionalism, the belief that the ivory tower makes us fundamentally different from other workers, and separatism, the temptation to retreat into our own special structures. Nevertheless, our contract victory is an important step forward for academic and other workers fighting together for a more just university. It is a proud time to be part of GSOC. Email Jacob Denz at opinion@nyunews.com.
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Baseball improves record to 3-3
Violets score first win at home for season By NUOMIN HUANG Contributing Writer
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The NYU baseball team got a program-defining win on March 9. The team picked up its first ever UAA win in a close game against Brandeis University on Monday morning, finishing with a score of 2-1. Freshman pitcher Cameron Serapilio-Frank’s outstanding performance aided NYU’s lead as he struck out five Brandeis players while giving the opposing team just five hits. Sophomore outfielder Adrian Spitz spoke plainly about such a large program win. “It was a very tight game,” Spitz said. “Cam pitched great and the defense did their job.” On Tuesday morning, the Violets won their second consecutive game by beating the University of Rochester in Sanford, Florida. This second win was as tightly contested as the first, with both teams trading the lead all game long. As opposed to the first game, which was a pitchers’ duel, the second game involved a lot more offense as the Violets took it by a score of 14-13. Freshman shortstop Jonathan Iaione reflected on the Violets’ sentiment of never giving up. “We tried to break away but Rochester just kept coming back,” Iaione said. “We had to simply believe in our abilities and just keep hitting. And that’s exactly what we did.” Spitz also talked about the different offensive strategies between the first and second game. “We hit the ball hard, seized op-
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Adrian Spitz, the Violets’ leadoff hitter, led the team’s offensive explosion on Tuesday. portunities and rallied back when behind,” Spitz said. “That is how we ended up on top.” The final outcome remained uncertain throughout, but NYU pulled through. Freshman middle infielder Jeremy Wayne praised the Violets’ resolve. “We fought hard and came through when we needed to,” Wayne said. “There was a lot of competitiveness in the game and chirping back and forth between us and Rochester, which I think fired us up and gave us an edge.” Though the Violets conceded 13 runs, they buckled down when they needed to. A pair of freshman pitchers, Matthew Millus and Matthew Wells, held Rochester to just a single run in the last two innings. Millus picked up the save and the Violets are now 3-3 in the early stages of their season, an impressive feat for a team just getting on its feet as a varsity program. They will be back in action against Washington University in St. Louis Tuesday afternoon. The softball team was also in action, playing in its first UAA Championship games ever against Emory University and Brandeis on Tuesday. Unfortunately, they lost 14-2 and 9-3. The
Emory Eagles and the Brandeis Judges maintained leads throughout both games, but the Violets remained tenacious and competitive in spite of some opening game jitters. They scored two runs in the fourth inning of the first game, and runs in the fourth, fifth and seventh innings of the second, making their best attempt to close the score gaps. Junior infielder and outfielder Lauren Parnaby is optimistic that the team will shine through and show their true capabilities soon as the group adapts and builds its confidence. “Today’s two games were an interesting test,” Parnaby said. “The other teams definitely underestimate us and the scores of today’s games aren’t reflective of our team’s capabilities by any stretch.” It is still early in the tournament and the Violets will definitely have the opportunity to improve despite their 0-6 start to the season. Their next games are on Tuesday, when they will play the University of Rochester and Washington University in St. Louis in a double header. Email Stanley Wu at sports@nyunews.com.
The NYU men’s volleyball team triumphed over Rutgers University-Newark in a 3-0 match Tuesday night at the Coles Sports Center. This is the Violet’s first win at home this season. Rutgers University-Newark, now sitting at 13-8, is in their first season at the Division III level since moving down from DI. Junior middle hitter Sean Leahy hinted at the NCAA tournament implications this win could have. “This game was a pivotal win to stay in the hunt for the NCAA,” Leahy said. The 10-5 Violets, ranked 10th by the American Volleyball Coaches Association, began the first set with four straight points and successfully secured their one set advantage with a score of 25-17. Leahy and junior opposite Colin LaPorte contributed important blocks, while sophomore outside hitter Chase Klein and junior Nick Benson led with kills. The second set was a closer set as the two squads went back and forth until they were tied at 7-7. The Scarlet Raiders then jumped out to a 14-8 lead via a 7-1 run. The Violets closed out the set on the comeback trail, outscoring Rutgers-Newark 16-8 to eventually win the set with 25-22. The final set was the closest of all, as the two teams traded the lead six times and were tied 14 times. Overall, the Violets fought off set point for Rutgers-Newark five times and, trailing 28-27, eventually won the final three points of the match to take it 3028 as junior middle hitter Phil Bueno capped it off. “This was the first game where everything kind of came
together for us,” Klein said. “We’ve all played well individually and we’ve gotten wins that way, but this was a collective game.” Benson, the team’s star, had another big night with 13 kills on .269 swinging. By adding nine digs and three service aces, he continued his stellar season since returning to the Violets after being suspended last year. Sophomore setter Patrick Merrick led all players with 38 assists. He has led the Violets in nearly all their games this season as the setter. Merrick also notched three digs, three total blocks and one kill. Senior captain Andrew Quirk led all players with 13 digs, and also finished with three assists. Leahy filled the stat sheet, recording four kills, four blocks, and one dig. The team won two conference contests at the UVC Crossover event over the weekend, and positioned themselves for a high seed in April’s United Volleyball Conference playoffs. However, Head Coach Jose Pina is not yet satisfied with his team’s performance. “It’s not only about doing well in the conference,” Pina said. “You also have to play well in the region.” His team, specifically Quirk and Leahy, stressed the necessity of this win to stay on track after their big weekend. “It was really exciting, especially because it was a muchneeded win,” Quirk said. The Violets will be away to play SUNY New Paltz on Thursday in New Paltz, New York, at 7 p.m. Email Nuomin Huang at sports@nyunews.com.
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