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Activists rally against catcalling By LARSON BINZER Senior Editor
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Queen GodIs emcees an anti-street harassment rally in Washington Square Park on Saturday. The Brooklyn poet reaches diverse audiences through activism and her writing.
For Slam! at NYU, the streak continues. On March 29, the club won College Union’s Poetry Slam Invitational 2015 for the third time in four years. NYU’s team of six burgeoning poets, including CAS senior Zev Alexander, attributes the team’s ongoing success to the members’ dogged commitment, integrity and intimate relationships with one another. “This year, the thing that went really well with the team was that we were writing together,” Alexander said. “It was a team effort.”
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Hosted at Virginia Commonwealth University, CUPSI 2015 fostered a diverse and supportive space for students to share their stories. CAS junior and three-year member Crystal Valentine finds solace in voicing her thoughts in a judgement free environment. “As a woman of color, everything that I do is affected by the politics of this world,” Valentine said. “Performance poetry gave me a voice. In spoken-word communities, I feel more at home and safe.” Alexander has been involved in spoken-word poetry since
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Track teams looks to improve By KYLE LUTHER Deputy Sports Editor
The men’s and women’s track teams excelled at the Rider Invitational over the weekend, continuing their recent impressive finishes. The men’s team earned a second place finish and the women finished third at Lawrence Town, New Jersey. The men scored a total of 194 points, six less than the host, Rider University, who came in first place with 200 points. The Violets took the first seven non-Division I places in the 5,000-meter race. Senior Sebastian Oja added to his already impressive season with a first place victory, clocking in at 15 minutes, 28.88 seconds. Junior
Daniel Rieger and sophomore Jorge Maldonado finished in close succession for the second and third places, while sophomore Zach Karas finished fourth. The three of them finished just seconds behind Oja, clocking in at 15:36.72, 15:37.58, and 15:44.82 Senior Zac Kish was the fastest non-Division I runner in the 800 meter with a time of 1:56.57, while junior Max Avila placed third with a time of 1:58.03. The Violets also had strong showings in the 1,500 meter, with six runners scoring. In relays, the Violets’ 4x800 meter was the fastest non-Division I team, clocking in at a time of 8:19.28. The 4x400 meter team placed second with
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a 3:26.75 time and the 4x100 meter was third at 43.24. Senior Johnny Lake and sophomore Budd Brown won the 3,000 meter and 400 meter steeplechases respectively. After finishing in the middle of the pack at the ECAC Championship, the Violets have done markedly better, recently finishing seventh out of 28 teams at the Roadrunner Invitational and now second out of 23 teams. The women’s team has also excelled lately, finishing the Rider Invitational in third place. The women had been placing near the end of the pack for the majority of the season, but have turned things
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Through spoken word, dance and demonstration, the nonprofit Hollaback hosted its third annual Anti-Street Harassment rally Saturday afternoon on Washington Square Park’s outdoor stage. The rally included speeches from elected officials, representatives from nonprofit organizations, testimonies from harassment victims and performances. Each speaker or performer took the stage in front of a large, blown up black cat with “Cats Against Catcalls” printed across its side. Emily May, co-founder and executive director of Hollaback and an NYU alumna, said these rallies are effective in helping the victims of street harassment learn they have a right to fight back and defend themselves. “So many of us are trained to just walk down the street and ignore the harassment,” May said. “But
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TEDxNYU showcases students’ big ideas
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From understanding ethnic identity to beatboxing with bird sounds, TEDxNYU brought together a wide range of innovative TED Talk ideas for their pitch conference at the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life on Saturday. The conference consisted of six speakers discussing topics focused around roots, this year’s theme, to celebrate the history and foundation of what already exists and the possibilities for future innovations. Two of the speakers were NYU undergraduate students who had earned their spot at the conference during the TEDxNYU five-minute pitch competition earlier this year. The first speaker, CAS sophomore Sudhi Kaushik, spoke about his charity Equality Initiative, which sends teachers to rural communities across South Asia. “There are a lot of barriers to accomplishing things, whether that is non-profit work or entrepreneurship,” Kaushik said. “But if we all get together and keep on being persistent, we can get one step closer to finding solutions to the problems that exist today.” CAS senior Blaze Gawlik spoke about the artificial intelligence’s potential to positively impact society. “We use tools to improve our communities — with better tools, we can improve and shape the world around us,”
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Sudhi Kaushik pitches his idea for a TED talk at TEDxNYU’s event on Saturday. Gawlik said. “A.I. would just be an ultimate tool that anyone could benefit from. A.I. does the things that we don’t care to do, but it cannot replace us when it comes to the things we care about.” Other speakers included Ben Mirin, who “bird-boxed;” Mariana Diaz-Wionczek, who spoke about national and ethnic identity; Stacey Ferreira, CEO of AdMoar and cofounder of MySocialCloud, who discussed startups and futures of millennials; and Ashley Gavin, who spoke about the value of study-
ing computer science. CAS senior Anusha Jayaram especially enjoyed Ben Mirin’s “bird-boxing” because of his unexpected and unique experimentation with music. “Just the fact that he created such wonderful sound and music out of something you wouldn’t expect, I think that is such a creative way to live life,” Jayaram said. Stern sophomore Lillian Leung, TEDxNYU chief of staff, said she thinks TEDx events help create a community and foster discussions about new
At 9:30 p.m. on April 1, a bicycle that was chained to a street sign near Meyer Hall was stolen between 8:40 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. The New York City Police Department was not notified. At 11:50 a.m. on April 3, a contractor at 433 First Ave. reported that between 5 p.m. on March 20 and 9 a.m. on March 27 a box of LED light bulbs were stolen from a supply room. The NYPD was informed, responded to the scene and filed a report. At 12:45 p.m. on April 6, a student reported that his backpack had been left in Palladium Dining Hall at 12:30 p.m. on April 2. The dining hall was closed when he went to retrieve his backpack on April 2 at 2 a.m., and when he returned at 1 p.m. on April 5 the backpack was missing from the dining hall. The NYPD was not notified.
topics and ideas. “Through TEDx, I have been able to find people that I really connect well with and am not afraid to discuss sensitive topics with because it is a safe space,” Leung said. “I think a lot of times people think of NYU as this diverse community where it’s hard to make friends or meet people beyond your school, but here today we see people from all across different backgrounds.”
At 5:57 p.m. on April 4, a staff member of Rogers Hall said someone had purposefully damaged a classroom white board. At 9.41 p.m. on April 6, a resident of 2 Washington Square Village reported a small graffiti symbol scribbled in pen on the elevator wall. The NYPD was informed, responded to the scene and filed a report.
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it’s important to see other people saying ‘this is not OK.’” Public Advocate for the City of New York Letitia James spoke first, gathering cheers from the audience in response to her calls for women to stand together against street harassment. “I will stand with you to say we will not be objectified, we will not be sexualized,” James said. “We are here to fight back.” Below the stage, audience members wrote anti-harassment messages in chalk, creating a “chalk walk” in the park. These messages included notes such as “Street harassment rains on my parade,” “You can compliment me by respecting me and “I really want to date the guy who screamed ‘nice ass’ -No One Ever.” Artist and Living Theater member Abbey Jasmine Watt performed
with only blue paint covering her chest and “I still deserve respect” painted on her back. She encouraged audience members to share their experiences on a posterboard in front of her. “This rally teaches that people deserve respect no matter what,” Watt said. “It teaches that it’s OK to say no and to own their own bodies. And it teaches catcallers that there are better ways to connect with people than sexual objectification.” Katherine Smith, Gallatin junior and intern at Hollaback, became involved with the organization after having several experiences with street harassment of her own. “A lot of times you feel like you can’t do anything at all,” Smith said. “You can be the perfect feminist and know everything, but still not know how to respond. This
organization is all about providing women with options for what to do when they feel threatened besides just standing there silent and being unhappy.” Speakers and audience members emphasized that men and women need to work together to end street harassment. Gallatin junior Luc Lewitansk said he wanted to be part of such a critical mass of people against street harassment. “Feminism is not the purview of women alone,” Lewitanski said. “The way it can become inclusive is by realizing it’s not a victim or aggressor dynamic, but by realizing everyone’s role in the issue. It’s not about individual good or bad actors, but systemic oppression.” The rally aimed to help women realize street harassment is not their fault, and to seek a response
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Lexi Nistico and her daughter Delilah match at the rally. that helps them heal from the traumatic experience. “While it’s not a victim’s responsibility to reduce street harassment — it’s people’s responsibility not to harass — it can be a very
good thing to have a response that feels good to you after you have been harassed.” Email Larson Binzer at lbinzer@nyunews.com.
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Student creates ecofriendly online store By DHRITI TANDON Staff Writer
Greener Square, the brainchild of Gallatin junior Jake Mandoff, is a new online shop that centers itself around the idea of product knowledge. Through the website, Mandoff sells products ranging from clothing to food produced by environmentally conscious companies. Each item comes with information on how sustainable, organic and locally sourced it is as well as a background on the company that manufactured it. “The first step in creating a website like this was building a stable, attractive and universally useful concept,” Mandoff said. “Since I’ve been passionate about environmental science and ecological health for a couple years now, I knew I wanted to create a website that combined aspects of both.” Mandoff said he hopes Greener Square will be able to inform its consumers about the environmental impact of certain products. “The project is only beginning; I would like to expand and add more products to the site,” Mandoff said. “My goal is to share this perspec-
tive that we may live and thrive in ways that are conducive to our healthy and happiness, while performing behaviors that are good for planet Earth.” Market Square, a pop-up tradeshow in which various brands and labels sell their goods in a community-based environment, was one of the main inspirations for Mandoff. He translated this concept into an online platform for the exchange of environmentally friendly goods. “On a practical level, I’ve been inspired by the Market Square; such a concept, one that involved individuals, forms of exchange and lifestyle connotations, has always been incredible, at least in my opinion,” Mandoff said. “More conceptually, I was inspired by the potential to facilitate planet-healthy lifestyle choices.” Mandoff recounts that the process of creating Greener Square mainly involve researching consumer attitudes toward the environment and developing a familiarity with the topics of sustainability, animal welfare and food studies. “The project had a lot of ups and downs,” Mandoff said. “I would say
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Jake Mandoff’s site Greener Square features environmentally conscious products. one of the biggest challenges was in regards to the research. It’s hard to compile all this research and make it presentable and accurate. It takes quite a bit of vetting and time.” LS freshman Nini Khvedeliani said the website is a hands-on way of practically solving some of the imperative environmental problems. “We often speak about saving the
Get your caffeine fix at these local cafes
1. Stumptown Coffee Roasters (30 W. Eighth St.) This Portland chain has made its way to our campus, and is known for its decor and cosy ambiance. The spacious cafe is a great study spot and features a brew bar — an area where you can try out different coffees and brewing methods.
2. Saturdays Surf NYC (31 Crosby St.) This SoHo location contains a coffee shop in the back of a surf store and boutique. Although there is no indoor seating, a back patio full of plants and wooden benches is an enjoyable study spot for when the
greater forum for discussion. “I want to feature a greater array of companies and products on the site; this entails bringing on more people to help with content curation and product research,” Mandoff said. “I also hope to expand the blog and give it a unique voice.” Email Dhriti Tandon at features@nyunews.com.
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As the frenzy of finals week approaches, students are eagerly seeking out study spots aside from Bobst. With their access to caffeine, wifi and fresh air, coffee shops are an ideal study location. Next time you need to find a spot near campus to crack open the books, consider one of these cafes.
environment and natural habitats, but rarely are able to practically apply these ideas,” Khvedeliani said. “The website practically addresses and helps solve some of the prevailing environmental issues that are rarely ever done. Mandoff added that he has future plans for the website, including increasing its product database and expanding its blog to provide a
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Stumptown is great for studying and getting your coffee fix. weather starts warming up. The laid-back vibe of the store and the unusual calm that it offers in the midst of a bustling neighborhood makes it a calming spot to do work.
3. Caffè Reggio (119 MacDougal St.) This historic cafe is the first one to serve the cappuccino in the United States. To this day, it is decorated with Renaissance-style paintings and old furniture. Apart from the fantastic coffee, you can also feast on Italian delicacies like tiramisu and cannoli for a study-break sugar rush. Outdoor seating provides a way to enjoy the upcoming spring weather. But remember, Caffè Reggio is cash only.
4. Kopi Kopi NYC (68 W. Third St.) Kopi Kopi offers a menu as exotic as its name, which is Indonesian for coffee. This fairly new and
quiet spot offers a great opportunity to get work done while getting a taste of Indonesian culture. While it does offer the usual cappuccino and espresso, it is worth trying the exotic options such as Brüléed Cappuccino and Hot Ginger Brew made with palm sugar. The place is also easy on the wallet — all NYU students receive a 10 percent discount.
5. Grounded Organic Coffee & Tea House (28 Jane St.) The charm of Grounded lies in its simple aesthetic. The shop is clutter free, making it easy to concentrate. Treats like the Nutella Latte are sure to complement this laid-back environment. This place is known to offer great snack options for vegetarians as well as being committed to using fresh, organic products and supporting local farms. Email Tejas A. Sawant at features@nyunews.com.
high school. Unfortunately, confronted by a fear of performing, he considers his stage fright to be a result of his introspective and deeply personal style. “This year, the two individual pieces I brought were very different from each other,” Alexander said. “One was an open letter to my 14-year-old self and my other poem was based on the premise that my apartment is haunted. It talks about mental health and suicide, the people who I’ve lost and could lose.” Tisch sophomore Lydia Bernatovicz, a Slam! member, stressed the importance of believability within performance poetry. “I talk a lot about my opinions and my feelings about myself, also my relationships with other people and to the world,” Bernatovicz said. “I performed two poems, one was a group piece about our experiences with our mothers and coming to terms with the lies that they told to protect us. I also did an individual piece about my relationship with my mental illness.” CUPSI performances must be under three minutes and are scored from one to 10. Each team member is expected to bring his or her unique style and voice to the stage through a
mixture of individual and group performances. Alexander said that this demands a high-degree of communication. “My job is to have a narrative I need to get on stage and condense my entire heart and soul in under three minutes in a way that is accessible, that makes sense, that’s not caught up in too many metaphors but is still creative, pretty and interesting,” Alexander said. This year, the team performed and watched politically themed poems that discussed poignant current events, including gender discrimination and the death of Michael Brown. Tisch sophomore Karina Stow said such works raise the issues of social accountability and experience within society. “There were so many poems about relevant topics that are going on in the United States right now — race, domestic violence, university sexual harassment policies,” Stow said. The poets of NYU’s Slam! Team said they strive to continuously perpetuate the strength of the creative voice in provoking both global change and personal growth. Email Zoe Thompson at features@nyunews.com.
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Volleyball season ended by Stevens By BOBBY WAGNER Sports Editor
The NYU men’s volleyball season came to an end at the hands of a familiar foe: the Stevens Institute of Technology. Stevens, just across the river in Hoboken, New Jersey, beat the Violets to win their third game against NYU this season. In the three games, NYU could not manage to win a single set, dropping all nine and showing no signs of life against the topranked Ducks. Sophomore setter Patrick Merrick, though disappointed by the end of the season, gave Stevens their due after the game. “We played hard until the end but Stevens just overpowered us throughout the game,” Merrick said. “They deserved the win and their number-one seed.” Merrick finished with 10 assists in the loss, while sophomore setter Derrick Chiu also added 13. Sophomore outside hitter Chase Klein led the way in kills with seven, closely followed by two juniors: outside hitter Nick Benson and opposite Colin LaPorte. “We’re disappointed in the loss and the season,” LaPorte said. “I thought we could have played better collectively, but I’m hopeful for next sea-
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Benson led the Violets in digs and kills on Saturday. son since we are returning so many guys.” The Violets will return nearly all of their core contributors, which include Benson, LaPorte, Klein and the pair of setters Merrick and Chiu. They also received positive contributions from some freshmen, like outside hitter Andrew Zhu and libero Billy Kopenhefer, during their late-season push. Those freshmen, as well as other young players, are going to need to work to shore up the rotation moving into next season, as the Violets will surely miss senior captain and libero Andrew Quirk. As this past season progressed, freshmen began to see more action in key moments, but much more will be asked of them when they replace starters altogether. With a solid balance of young talent and veteran lead-
ership, the Violets are looking to next year to achieve what they could not this season. Loaded with seniors at the outside hitter and opposite positions, they will have a much better chance at working cohesively and justifying their top-10 ranking next season. “It was a good year,” Merrick said. “But our goals for next year are to work hard and reach the NCAA tournament.” Another year of practicing together and getting to know each other should give the Violets the opportunity to put up a better fight against the top tier of competition next season, and will hopefully lead to a much better showing against schools like Stevens. Email Bobby Wagner at bwagner@nyunews.com.
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around with a middle-of-theroad 14th out of 28 finish at the Roadrunner Invitational and now a third place finish out of 24 teams. The Violets ended the weekend with 146 total points, while Kutztown University earned 245 points for a dominant first-place finish. Junior Kristina Harris competed well in both the 100 and 200 meters. In the 200 meter, Harris finished the fastest among non-Division I athletes with a time of 25.97. In the 100 meter, she placed second at 12.52. Both times were career bests for the junior. In the 400 meter, senior Car-
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Spring won the 400 meter among the non-Division I athletes. oline Spring took first place among non-Division I runners at 1:00.25. Freshman Ireland Gibson was runner up with a 1:00.51 time and junior Lydia Guo came in fourth. The women’s team also dominated in the relays, winning the 4x400 meter with a 4:05.03 time and the 4x800
meter at 9:38.28. The Violets will be back next weekend to compete in the Larry Ellis Distance Night at Princeton University and the Widener University Invitational in Chester, Pennsylvania. Email Kyle Luther at kluther@nyunews.com.
Baseball goes 1-2 against St. Joseph’s By MICHAEL THOMPSON Staff Writer
The NYU baseball team took the field on Friday and Saturday, losing two out of three games against the St. Joseph’s CollegeBrooklyn Bears. In junior Jacob Bader’s first collegiate start for the Violets, St. Joseph’s quickly jumped out to a 1-0 lead when Thomas McKenna homered off Bader to left field on the third pitch of the game. Bader, however, quickly settled down, retiring 11 batters in a row and not allowing a single hit in the fourth, fifth and sixth innings. “It felt great to make my first start,” Bader said. “I’ve been waiting all year to get a chance and I had a feeling I would start on Friday. I was definitely a little nervous to start but after the first inning I was able to settle down and find the strike zone.” The Violets quickly tied the score in the bottom half of the first, courtesy of freshman shortstop Jonathan Iaione’s sacrifice fly that brought home the leadoff hitter, sophomore outfielder Adrian Spitz. Spitz came into the series red hot, with a 10-game hitting streak and a .390 batting average. In the bottom of the second, Spitz gave the Violets the lead with an RBI single that was just a bit too high for Bears second baseman Chris Cutrone, bringing freshman pitcher Chase Denison home from second. Both teams slowed down offensively in the middle stages of the game and the Violets maintained their one-run advantage until the top of the seventh inning, when St. Joseph’s rallied to score three runs, courtesy of base hits from junior Brian Luebcke and Cutrone. The Bears tacked on runs in the eighth and ninth innings to cap a 6-2 victory. Bader finished his day with a no decision, but pitched well, giving up only two earned runs and six hits in six and a half innings. Saturday’s doubleheader was a
tale of two games, as both teams took one in convincing fashion. In the first game of the day, the Violets’ bats came alive. The Violets scored in every inning except the first, led by strong offensive play from up and down the lineup. Sophomore catcher CJ Picerni and freshman Scott Hilbrandt, who was the designated hitter for the day, had three RBIs apiece. Freshman right fielder David Wagner also had a big game, going 3-5 with two RBIs. Denison got his second win of the year, pitching 5.2 solid innings, only allowing two earned runs. Freshman Matthew Millus continued his stellar relief pitching, allowing no hits in his one inning of work to close out the Violets’ 15-3 victory. However, the roles were reversed in the third game of the series, as the Violets, held scoreless until the final inning, were only able to muster one run on five hits, losing the game 10-1. The Bears offense exploded in the middle of the game, with all of their 10 runs scored from the third to sixth innings. Spitz’s hitting streak came to an end after 12 games, as he went hitless in the last game of the series. Freshman Michael Anastasiou’s pitching performance in relief was a highlight for the Violets. Anastasiou went 1.2 innings, allowing only one hit. With flashes of good baseball, the Violets seem to be making strides, but their uneven play has hampered them up to this point in the season. The players, including Spitz, said they would like to see more consistency. “I feel like our performance is very up and down,” Spitz said. “Either we’re doing great or things aren’t going our way.” The Violets, now at 9-18 for the year, are in doubleheader action Tuesday against Cairn University at MCU Park in Coney Island, New York. Email Michael Thompson at sports@nyunews.com.
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OPINION
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WOMEN’S RIGHTS STAFF EDITORIAL
Double standards in journalism, politics By ANNIE COHEN Deputy Opinion Editor
As the 2016 presidential race draws closer, candidates have been emerging to voice their views, and when they do their implicit biases and beliefs become apparent. One of the more high-profile examples of this trend is Rand Paul, the Republican senator from Kentucky who announced his presidential bid last week. In a matter of days, he has already managed to display a patronizing attitude toward the media in a Today Show interview, spotlighting the double standards female journalists and other professionals face on a daily basis. Paul’s rude tendencies were evident during his interview with Savannah Guthrie, in which he lectured her on interviewing techniques and complained about her “editorializing.” The exchange was a textbook definition of the phenomenon known as mansplaining, where a man explains something in an overtly condescending manner. Just earlier this year, Paul discounted CNBC host Kelly Evans in the same way, putting his finger to his lips to visibly shush her and brashly tell-
ing her to “calm down a bit.” Paul’s actions serve to completely delegitimize female reporters and their viewpoints or lines of questioning. Interactions like these are all too common among male politicians and completely unacceptable. The notion of mansplaining is nothing new. Studies confirm that men have a tendency to dominate conversations in every setting, from classrooms to professional meetings. It has also been proven that women are more likely than men to be interrupted during a communication, from both men and women alike — the result of skewed power dynamics. Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant addressed the problem of women keeping quiet in a recent New York Times op-ed, in which they advocated for businesses to more actively encourage the inclusion of
female voice and increase the number of women in leadership roles. They cited the media attention given to a 2014 presidential news conference during which President Obama called on only female reporters, saying it would have been considered standard rather than remarkable if he called on only men. More than ever before, we need to make sure that women’s voices are being heard and not overshadowed by men. The negative response to Paul’s recent conduct is encouraging, since it proves that the general public is aware and critical of mansplaining and other sexist behaviors. As the nation continues to prepare for the 2016 election, a critical eye must be kept on candidates and their treatment of women and women’s issues, and voters must hold them accountable for what they do and say on the topic. It is important to be respectful and treat women in any role fairly and equally in interviews, press conferences, and beyond. After yesterday’s announcement, one may be president someday. Email Annie Cohen at acohen@nyunews.com.
LGBTQ RIGHTS
Celebrities reacting to Indiana law positive By LENA RAWLEY Staff Writer
Earlier this month, Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed into law the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, an act that permits the discrimination of LGBTQ persons by allowing Indiana businesses to not serve them on the grounds of religious beliefs. Discriminating against a subset of the population because their sexuality is thought to go against someone’s religious morals is never acceptable. Recent events in Indiana have had unexpected benefits, and Hollywood has reacted vocally in support of LGBTQ rights. Celebrity culture comes with its own problems and shortcomings, but the affirmations of support and love from musicians and actors has provided an uneasy silver lining. Since the act was signed into law, a number of celebrities have publicly reacted with extreme disgust. While performing at the NCAA March Madness Music Festival in Indiana, Rihanna shared her feelings about the act with an expletive-filled response. Jack Antonoff, the lead singer of Bleachers, made a statement while performing in Indiana as well, don-
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ning a “Protect LGBT Hoosiers” shirt at his show saying, “Proud to play in Indianapolis today. Pence does NOT represent his people.” Some celebrities even refused to set foot in Indiana, despite professional engagements. Indie band Wilco canceled their Indiana tour date after Pence signed the act into law, saying: “We’re cancelling our 5/7 show in Indianapolis. ‘Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act’ feels like thinly disguised legal discrimination.’” Parks and Recreation star Nick Offerman also canceled an Indiana appearance, stating on Twitter, “U suck.” Many other celebrities have taken to Twitter to express their frustrations. Ellen Degeneres, Ashton Kutcher, Mark Ruffalo, Seth Macfarlane and Tim Cook have all tweeted their disgust with Indiana’s latest legal move. Former Scrubs stars Zach Braff and
Donald Faison even offered on Twitter to make pizzas for any gay wedding in Indiana that wanted one. “If you really and truly want pizza for your gay wedding in Indiana…we will make it for you,” Braff tweeted. The celebrity response to Indiana’s legislation is important because it has delineated between what is legal and what is right. Because of the messages from cultural heavyweights, this exclusionary practice has been rendered socially unacceptable despite being legal. By sharing their disdain for the act, celebrities are actually making it difficult for the act — and its inherent discrimination — to function properly. It appears that public rejection of the law by celebrities played a significant factor in its revision. So much public negative feedback caused Pence to revise the act so that businesses could not legally discriminate against LGBTQ people. Celebrities enjoy considerable financial and cultural success, but they must never forget that fame comes with responsibilities. It is encouraging to see them unified in the protest of an unjust law. Email Lena Rawley at opinion@nyunews.com.
National conversation on harassment beginning
Street harassment has been a national conversation ever since Hollaback’s controversial video featuring a woman getting harassed on the street in New York City went viral. Hollaback held their third annual anti-harassment event in Washington Square Park last Saturday, raising awareness and providing workshops for women recovering from assault. It also reinforced the notion that street harassment is not complimentary or harmless. Hollaback’s rally, held in the heart of NYU’s campus, reflects the community’s affirmation that whistles and unsolicited comments about a woman’s appearance normalize a culture of gender-based violence. Campus groups such as Students for Sexual Respect at NYU should be commended for raising awareness about these issues. College should be a time for personal growth, and while some may see street harassment as a small issue in the grand scheme of things, it is emblematic of bigger issues and must be rebuked. This event comes at a time when sexual harassment is a national conversation. Sexual misconduct on college campuses has been a topic of mainstream news in recent months — currently, 106 colleges are under federal investigation for possible Title IX violations in their handling of sexual assault cases. Last October, a video depicting a woman enduring a barrage of harassing comments as she wandered the streets of New York City went viral and and sparked a widespread debate on how women are viewed in public. Even Rolling Stone’s fumbled handling of the now-discredited University of Virginia rape story has played a part in pushing this issue to the forefront. In response to the national debate, NYU created an online training course aimed at curbing sexual assault on campus. Some students complained about the mandatory nature of the program because sexual assault victims could be triggered, but requiring all students to complete it reflects NYU’s commitment to fighting this national epidemic. Recents events like by Students for Sexual Respect at NYU’s #BetterSexTalk and upcoming events like Ally Week and Take Back the Night create a forum through which students can learn to have a conversation about these often difficult to discuss issues. These events do a great job of bringing these issues out into the open so students feel more comfortable about having a frank discussion. The responsibility to create a safe, empowering environment for women on campus is everyone’s responsibility. Individual attitudes toward victim-blaming must change, but misogyny is ingrained in institutions as well. Take gender wage disparities: white women are paid 78 percent of what a white man earns, and Hispanic women earn just 54 percent of what a white man earns. Changing these dysfunctional societal norms should start on college campuses, and conversations surrounding street harassment are a positive start.
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