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Hundreds protest police brutality By AMANDA MORRIS Contributing Writer
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Protesters fill Canal Street on Tuesday during an anti-police brutality demonstration.
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Style tips for fashion internships
One of the most important things to remember when dressing for your fashion or beauty internship is to do so with confidence. Do not be afraid to take risks. Interning in an industry that values creativity conveniently allows for risk-taking.
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not too baggy or loose. In an office environment, it is best to avoid oversized silhouettes. Tailored garments look put together and clean lines are always a safe option. Pair button downs with streamlined pants or slacks. Check out ASOS, Ann Taylor LOFT and T by Alexander Wang for fun yet versatile colors at a variety of price points. To finish it off, add a blazer, one of the most important parts of any professional outfit. Opt for black or gray, as those will work with any outfit during any time of year. Zara and H&M carry affordable and trendy options.
Activists meet for Ally Week Black trans activist CeCe McDonald spoke at Kimmel on Tuesday as part of Ally Week. STORY on PG. 3
Experiment with Color In the spring and summer, do
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If they are not already in your closet, invest in a couple of collared button downs. White and pale blue are classics, but anything with a subtle pattern will bring interest to your look. Banana Republic and J. Crew — which has a 15% discount for students — have a variety of choices and often have sales. A great summer spin on the button down is a short-sleeve collared button down dress. It will still look professional but puts a lightweight spin on the classic piece. Madewell, which also offers a student discount, offers cute and comfortable variations on this look that are high quality and will last through the summer. Be sure to find pieces that fit well and are
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As summer internship season approaches, students will inevitably sift through their closets and declare with a sigh that they have nothing to wear. Though putting together outfits for a new job may seem scary, dressing the part is not nearly as complicated as it seems.
Start with the basics
Tribeca Film Festival hosts range of events By SIDNEY BUTLER Staff Writer
The Tribeca Film Festival begins on April 15, featuring star-studded events and providing a platform for beginning and veteran filmmakers. The Tribeca Film Festival is another general cultural festival embracing the future of storytelling. While it allows for innovative documentaries and narratives to be showcased, it also offers a retrospective look into the past, from this year’s outdoor screenings of “Clue” and “Lady and the Tramp” to its 25th anniversary showcase of “Goodfellas.” Founded by Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal and Craig Hatkoff after the attacks on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, the festival was
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created to restore community and economic stability to lower Manhattan. Annually bringing together film, music and culture, in total, the Tribeca Film Festival has screened more than 1,600 films and has attracted an audience of more than 4.9 million attendees. With 101 features and 60 shorts, the films feature themes ranging from diversity to coming of age to showcasing underrepresented voices. Women directed 25 percent of films at this year’s festival — an unusually large number in an industry dominated by men. Over the years, Tribeca has always pushed the conservative boundaries of prestige in
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Hundreds took to the streets in New York City on Tuesday, joining protesters across the country in #ShutDownA14, an anti-police-brutality demonstration organized by The Stop Mass Incarceration Network. Marchers walked down Broadway from Union Square to the Brooklyn Bridge, where they were stopped by the police. After protesters closed the bridge, police arrested activists and dispersed the crowd. Hale Sheffield, a student at the NYC iSchool, said the experience was terrifying. “We broke the barrier and pushed onto the bridge to be faced with savage cops arresting 14-year-old girls,” Sheffield said. “We had to help people climb up the bridge and hide from cops
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Having just finished our East River Park photo shoot for Fringe, we are practically experts on all of the fun activities that the park has to offer. Teenagers can be seen running through the park with sticks between their legs, optimistically trying to recreate the wizarding world of Harry Potter in the series’ classic game of Quidditch. Other highlights include the exercise park, the basketball courts and the scenic harbor view of the Hudson River, which is perfect for running, strolling and hand-holding. The Williamsburg Bridge sits majestically in the distance, perfect for your spring Instagram needs. — Sophie Lewis and Gabriella Bower, BStyle Editor and Violet Vision Editor
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Now that the last of the winter snow has finally melted away, the time has come to venture into the world outside of Washington Square Park. With the intolerable windchill of March, it can be easy to forget about all of the beautiful spots to visit in the spring. A great place to go on a sunny day is the High Line. It will not be nearly as busy as Central Park and is less than half the distance away. The park has blossoming gardens and beautiful views, and will even give you the opportunity to say that you got some exercise in for the day. Even better, perhaps, is that it is totally free. — Miranda Kumpe, Copy Editor STAFF FILE PHOTO BY SHAWN PAIK
The Japanese-inspired Meow Parlour is located in the eastern edge of Chinatown, where you can spend the afternoon with a handful of free-roaming cats that are available for adoption. Although you can go to Meow Parlour year-round, the warm, catshaped pastries — for purchase at the Meow Patisserie around the corner — and the affection of a furry friend is perfect for a rainy day. Reservations can be made online and are often full weeks in advance, but they accommodate walk-ins if you are willing to wait. Pricing is $4 for a half-hour and is open everyday of the week except Wednesday. - Hannah Pederson, Copy Editor
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JBL Live at Pier 97, which opened in 2014, is located on 57th St. and the West Side Highway, and offers concertgoers an outdoor venue alternative for live music. With a 6,000-person capacity, JBL Live at Pier 97 grew from a partnership between the Hudson River Park and Live Nation. Since JBL Live at Pier 97 is only a seasonal venue, the beginning of spring presents New Yorkers with the opportunity to enjoy the live music as well as the spring weather. Performances at the venue will continue into the summer, including artists such as Third Eye Blind, Dashboard Confessional and the Barenaked Ladies. — Alexa Spieler, Arts Editor FILE PHOTO BY JONATHAN PACKLES FOR WSN
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On Violence For the third day of Ally Week, the A/P/A Institute is presenting discussion and poetry with Ramya Ramana, Paul Tran and Crystal Valentine. The event will be in the Kimmel Rosenthal Pavilion at 6:30 p.m.
Deutches Haus Exhibition Today marks the opening of “Urban Agriculture and Modern Housing in Austria: Health, Food and Labor in the Cooperative Settlement, 1903-1933.” This exhibition will be on display until May 4 in the Deutches Haus.
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John Canemaker, right, invited Pixar Director Pete Doctor to speak about his movie, “Inside Out.”
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Author Aaron J. Leonaed is coming to NYU to talk about his most recent book, “Heavy Radicals: The FBI’s Secret War on America’s Maoists.” The event will be in the Tamiment Library on the 10th floor of Bobst at 6 p.m. TODAY’S EVENTS ARE FREE FOR NYU STUDENTS.
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Black trans activist discusses allyship By CHRISTINE WANG Contributing Writer
In June 2011, CeCe McDonald, while walking to the grocery store with friends, was attacked by a racist, transphobic mob. McDonald was threatened with up to 40 years in prison after killing one of her intoxicated attackers in self-defense. Now McDonald is an advocate for the liberation of oppressed groups and a prominent voice in the fight for equality. On Tuesday, she gave a talk on allyship, mass incarceration and trans liberation at the Kimmel Center for University Life. “For me, liberation isn’t about having trans women walk down red carpets,” McDonald said. “It’s having trans women live on a day-to-day basis without being harassed and without living in stereotypes society has placed on them.” McDonald also said people should view allyship as a verb rather than
a noun — a slogan Ally Week has used throughout its entire campaign. She added that allyship requires a tangible effort rather than shallow displays on social media. “Don’t think of yourself as an ally just because you post pictures on Facebook or Twitter or Instagram,” McDonald said. “Social media isn’t going to stabilize. It’s not going to protect you from police brutality. It frustrates me when people call themselves allies, but let bigotry in their space. Allyship is about the work that you put in.” Apart from trans struggles, McDonald also discussed the multifaceted intersections of oppression — such as mass incarceration and capitalism — that are deeply entrenched in society. “When we think of mass incarceration we have this image of these big buildings with lots of people in them, but it’s deeper than that,” McDonald said. “It’s about
capitalism. It’s about profiting on black bodies. It’s about bias allotted in society and takes away from the potential people of color have.” McDonald also said mentally disabled communities are oftentimes disenfranchised and argued that more resources should be made available to them. “I always talk about mental health when talking about the prison industrial complex because people with mental disabilities don’t have resources to go to the proper places to get treatments that they need,” McDonald said. “Why are so many prisons being built and so many schools are being torn down?” Attendee Adriano Contreras agrees and supports McDonald in her struggle for a more complete view of oppression. “I think one of the most important things Cece contributes to this struggle is that she helps connect
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CeCe McDonald before speaking at NYU Ally Week’s event, Black Trans Lives Matter on Tuesday. the struggle for trans liberation to the overall struggle against racism and other intersecting oppressions and sees that as a part of the totality of fighting against oppression,” Contreras said. Steinhardt junior Onid Larosiliere said McDonald’s words gave her new insights into the difficulties trans women face in their daily lives. “Before I came to this event I had no idea of the struggles of a trans woman, especially a black trans woman,” Larosiliere said. “She brought everything into perspec-
tive. Her speech will definitely motivate change. Now that I know more, I will actively be more respectful and my attitude will be more positive.” Despite all of the hardship and backlash that McDonald faced, she said she refuses to give up on advocating for change. “Society wants me to be as invisible as possible, but that’s what we’re fighting for — visibility,” McDonald said. Email Christine Wang at news@nyunews.com.
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before watching children get hauled away.” Sheffield added that she was compelled to take action due to the discrimination she has faced in her community. “I’ve been stopped and frisked in my neighborhood when I wasn’t doing anything,” Sheffield said. The SMIN organized the protest in an attempt to revive the activism that erupted last fall after two police officers were not indicted for killing black teenagers. Bard High School Early College student Sheryl Touré said she believes people should realize the issue of police brutality deserves ongoing attention. “This is not just a trend,” Touré said. “This is something we’re going to have to deal with for the rest of our lives.” Jamel Mims, a member of the New York City Revolution Club, said protesting is a form of free speech and critics of protests are trying to deny them that right. “There’s no such thing as a ‘good protester’ and a ‘bad protester,’” Mims said. “This idea of a ‘bad protester’ is an attempt to suppress, smother and demobilize this movement.” The protesters congregated in Union Square at 2 p.m. for a series of speeches from those affected by police brutality, including prominent activists Cornel West and Travis Morales and mothers whose sons have been killed by police. SMIN member Travis Morales spoke about injustices
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A demonstrator participates in a die-in during the Tuesday protest that began in Union Square. committed by the police. “We are right to be here,” Morales said. “We are right to march in these streets. They have no right to stop us today.” The crowd grew and started marching on the streets around 3 p.m., chanting “Whose streets? Our streets,” and “Hands up, don’t shoot.” Demonstrators also blew whistles that sounded like police whistles and staged two die-ins on Houston Street and Canal Street. Alice Sturm Sutter, who has worked with the Granny Peace
Brigade peace group since the 1990s, said now is the time to protest because people are starting to pay more attention to police injustices. “There’s more protesting on this issue now than there was years ago, and there’s a lot more awareness now,” Sturm Sutter said. “It’s been going on forever, but we didn’t have a mass movement like we do now.” Email Amanda Morris at news@nyunews.com.
NYU Out of Occupied Palestine released a petition signed by 130 NYU professors, calling for the university’s divestment from Israel and its business partners. The petition takes its cue from the larger Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement that is gaining momentum among student governments, especially in the University of California system. However, the aims of the NYU Out of Occupied Palestine petition are more limited, seeking only divestment from companies that are linked to Israeli operations in Gaza and the West Bank, targeting corporations like Caterpillar, Motorola and Hewlett-Packard. The petition alleges that NYU is likely to have investments in companies that play a supporting role in the continued Israeli presence in Palestinian areas. “There is good reason to believe that NYU is invested in companies which contribute to or profit from — and thus help perpetuate — Israel’s ongoing occupation and illegal settlement of the West Bank and East Jerusalem, its military and economic siege of Gaza and its denial of the most basic human and civil rights to the 4.5 million Palestinians who live in these occupied Palestinian territories,” the petition reads. “We therefore believe that NYU must divest itself of any holdings it may have in such companies.” NYU Out of Occupied Palestine describes itself on the petition’s webpage as a coalition of NYU faculty and students that believe NYU should not invest in companies that give money to and profit from the Israeli occupation of Palestine. Professor Jeff Goodwin, one of the petition’s signatories, said he sees no reason why universities should devote funds to companies that allegedly support illegal
occupation in Palestine. “I don’t think anyone should have money invested in corporations that are doing bad things,” Goodwin said. Goodwin also said he was not aware of any organized faculty effort behind the petition. “A lot of faculty have signed it, and that’s all I know,” Goodwin said. Rabbi Shmuley Boteach, an outspoken pro-Israeli activist, leveled charges of prejudice and hypocrisy at the professors who signed the petition. In February, he criticized NYU Hillel for refusing to support a speech by Israel’s U.N. ambassador Ron Prosor. He also rejected the comparison between Israel and apartheid-era South Africa. “Any professor who calls Israel an apartheid state is guilty of ignorance, moral blindness and an assault on the sacred memory of Nelson Mandela, who they are of necessity comparing to Yasser Arafat,” Boteach said. “Mandela was a man of peace who brought together people of different races in harmony and equality. Hamas, however, is dedicated in their charter to the genocide of Jewish people wherever they may be found.” Professor Harvey Molotch, however, largely concurred with the comparison. He cited the disparity in living conditions between Israel and Palestine as a major factor in his decision to sign the petition. “The two societies are dramatically stratified and unequal in terms of material resources, political rights and access to the outside world,” Molotch said. “So in that sense, the analogy holds water.” NYU Out of Occupied Palestine plans to continue its already existing allyship with NYU Divest and the Coalition for Fair Labor at NYU to ask for more transparency when it comes to the university administration. Email Ned Harrell at news@nyunews.com.
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Alicia Vikander stars as Ava in “Ex Machina.”
‘Ex Machina’ takes serious look at AI By ZACH MARTIN Staff Writer
The consequences of artificial intelligence have been a common preoccupation in cinema from “Metropolis” in 1927 to 2015’s “Chappie,” and include some of the most revered science fiction films ever such as “2001: A Space Odyssey” and “Blade Runner.” Including “Chappie” in this list of well respected science fiction might seem odd, but it is especially topical when compared to Alex Garland’s “Ex Machina,” which was released on April 10. While “Chappie” is content as everything dissolves, “Ex Machina” is less action-oriented and more focused on exploring notions of human-AI relationships. The latter is much more thrilling and leaves a lasting impression. Domhnall Gleeson stars as Caleb, a low-level coder who wins a contest to spend a week at the home of Nathan (Oscar Issac), the CEO of his company. Upon his arrival, Nathan asks him to participate in a Turing test — to determine if a machine has a human level of consciousness and capacity for social interaction, on his latest model of AI, Ava (Alicia Vikander). During one of their six sessions, the power goes out and Ava, aware that Nathan cannot hear them, warns Caleb to not trust him. Over the next hour, Caleb must choose whom to believe, decide
whether or not anything he has been told is true and, in one harrowing scene, whether he is human. After the first 20 seconds, the story takes place entirely in one location and focuses on only four named characters. This minimalist setup contributes to the heart-pounding tension and overall sense of dread that is more terrifying than any typical jump scare a less experienced filmmaker would have used. When the power cuts out and Caleb is trapped with Ava in a glowing red room with alarms blaring, it is a creepy, shudder-inducing moment. Gleeson is adequate, though sometimes he is unable to sell the occasionally clunky dialogue in the least juicy role of the three main actors. It is Isaac and Vikander who shine, maintaining a mystery and ambiguity in their performances that leaves viewers unsure of who is being truthful. The film slowly burns in intensity until its chilling climax. Fortunately, Garland avoided the hackneyed directions he could have lurched the story in at the end — the big plot twists are legitimately exciting and unexpected. “Ex Machina” is a clever sci-fi thriller with intelligent, complex ideas about AI’s impact on human life. Email Zach Martin at film@nyunews.com.
At La MaMa Ellen Stewart Theater on 66 E. Fourth St., the Experimental Theater Club Witness Relocation production of “Daily Life Everlasting” begins before the audience even takes their seats. As the theater doors open and the audience enters, Tyga’s “Rack City” plays loudly while the cast is in the middle of a freestyle dance party, complete with eclectic costumes and dancing rabbits. Though “Daily Life Everlasting” does not follow a consistent storyline, Witness Relocation’s take on Charles Mee’s script is vibrant, loud and full of dance. The theme of “Daily Life Everlasting” is apparent within the first moments, as the cast sets out to discover how to make a meaningful life. The cast members explore this predominantly through love, and there is no shortage of passionate kissing and intimate touching in this theatrical performance. Occasionally the script dabbles in philosophy when the cast questions meaning, but Plato and Dante are forgotten almost as quickly as they are mentioned, and the show returns to its humorous and freewheeling examination of life. The set of “Daily Life Everlasting” is arranged to permit an abundance of dancing. The green stage floor is often free of props.
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Barnes, Uche and Khalil, left to right, in “Daily Life Everlasting.” Instead, a refrigerator, couch, cot, dresser and other pieces of furniture line the set, where the cast sits attentively when they are not present on stage. Meanwhile, a large projection screen stands behind the stage. At the beginning of the show, the screen shows graphics reminiscent of the inside of a computer. As the show progresses, different scenes appear on the screen, often in black and white. For instance, different angles of an empty bedroom run on the screen as characters make love on the stage below, and a cabin in the woods is projected during a monologue about the allures of settling down. The graphics not only are beautiful, but also add another dimension to the seemingly adventitious actions occurring on stage. Dan Safer’s choreography is impeccable and adds purpose to each action. From the chaos emerges an impressive synchronization as small as simultaneous
pinky movements. Even outside the dance numbers, every movement is perfectly calculated — sex becomes a beautifully rendered fight. Though the music styles vary, the movements always fit the tone and are highlighted by Jay Ryan’s lighting, which changes from spotlights of red and blue to aggressive strobe lights. “Daily Life Everlasting” is composed of unexpected turns and outbursts. At times, it is calm and complete with slow dancing, while at other moments it is provocative. For example, the show ends in a chaotic dance number complete with strobe lights that finishes with a nearly naked cast. The lack of storyline does not really take away from the performance — most attention is focused on the flashy dancing and the sheer amount of fun that the cast seems to be having. Email Willa Tellekson-Flash at theater@nyunews.com.
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‘A shby,’ ‘Man Up’ features at Tribeca filmmaking by awarding the Nora Ephron Prize for outstanding female directors annually. The comedies at this year’s festival offer insightful perspectives in storytelling. Examples include the reteaming of “Palo Alto” duo Nat Wolff and Emma Roberts in “Ashby,” a comedy about a high school outsider who befriends an ex-CIA assassin, and “Man Up,” where Lake Bell tries a British accent and tricks Simon Pegg into thinking that she is his blind date. Spring Studios, the new hangout on Varick Street, is a refreshing change of scenery and will host all the action at this year’s festival. It
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The 2015 Tribeca Film Festival lasts from April 15-26. is set to hold the signature Tribeca Talks series with guests including Amy Schumer, Courtney Love, A$AP Rocky and Christopher Nolan, as well as showcase exhibits from emerging and established visual artists. In its “Bombay Sapphire Storyscapes” exhibit, attendees can feel their way through the strange yet visceral “Door into the Dark” exhibition, which will use locative technology to lead visitors through an immersive documentary blindfolded and alone. All exhibitions are free to the public and reservations can be made on the Tribeca website. As to not make a dent in stu-
dent budgets, Tribeca honors student IDs and offers a 10 percent discount on all tickets at two local box offices: Bow Tie Chelsea Cinemas 9 and Regal Cinemas Battery Park Stadium 11. At the end of the two-week long event, Tribeca holds Free Movie Friday, and tickets can be reserved at an AT&T store. While the glamour of the Tribeca Film Festival may make it seem exclusive, its events and screenings makes it accessible to anyone and everyone. Email Sidney Butler at film@nyunews.com.
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Makeup routine in five minutes or less By GRACE HALIO Staff Writer
As finals season and summer internships approach, doing a full makeup routine in the morning can be tricky. Here are some tips for creating a foolproof five minute makeup routine that is sure to last through classes, study breaks and nights out. Above all, it is important to be conscious of the sun. Even when they are is not blinding you, UV rays can still damage your skin. Start off with a liquid foundation that has an SPF of at least 15. Use foundation sparingly — just on problem areas — to save time and to avoid it melting throughout the day. Afterward, use a powder to ensure that your makeup will last all day (Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder, $4.99). Use a tinted brow mascara to fill in brows and set them at the same
time (NYX Cosmetics Tinted Brow Mascara, $6.99). If you are in a rush, skip other skin products and move on to your eyes. Tisch sophomore Megan Tomei has some tips on saving time when working with eye shadow. “Instead of buying eyeshadow primer, I use liquid foundation on my eyelids, because it’ll make it quicker to apply my eyeshadow,” Tomei said. “For a day of classes and running around the city, I like the Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette ($29). It has a little shimmer but not too much and is really good quality.” Liquid black liners last much longer than their counterparts. A waterproof formula also helps, otherwise the liner could smudge and run throughout the day. Some options that have felt tips, which are easier to apply than brush tips, are the Maybelline Line Stiletto Ultimate Precision Liquid
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It is important to pick the right products to create a five-minute face during exam season. Eyeliner ($5.59) and the Kat Von D Tattoo Liner ($19). If you rather avoid liquid liner, your best bet is a creamy automatic pencil eyeliner. Since automatics do not require a sharpener, they will cut down on the time it takes to do your makeup routine. The Maybelline Unstoppable eyeliner is a great automatic option ($7.23). Using a mascara that requires fewer coats will cut down the time of your makeup routine significantly. Avoiding clumps is key to ensure that your mascara will stay put all day.
Fashion classes to check out for fall
Costume Studies Steinhardt’s costume studies major is dedicated to costume design, history, development and culture. In the fall, the major will offer a course titled “History of Fashion Photo,” open to costume studies majors and others by permission. Held once a week, the lecture highlights fashion photography and its “record of artistic movements, ideals of beauty, and social trends,” as stated in the course description. The curriculum will cover fashion photography beginning from the early 20th century up until modern times.
Fashion and Power “Fashion and Power” is a part of the media, culture and communication program. This course is offered both in Paris and on the New York City campus next se-
easy application. To ensure a face free of smudges, mist your face with the L’Oreal Infallible Makeup Extender Setting Spray ($16.99). Setting your makeup will maximize the time it will last throughout the school day, meaning you will not have to waste time reapplying. If you only have five minutes in the morning, these tips and products will ensure you look put together with little application time. Email Grace Halio at bstyle@nyunews.com.
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By LAUREN CRADDOCK Staff Writer
For NYU students interested in fashion, there are a number of courses offered that can seem hidden on Albert. Here is a highlight of the courses offered this coming Fall 2015 semester, which intertwine creativity, design, business, media, culture, economics and sociology in the fashion industry.
For mascara, Tomei suggests one that eliminates the need for an eyelash curler. “My favorite mascara is the Clinique High Lengths mascara ($16.50),” Tomei said. “It has a wand with lashes on one side and is curved and rubber, so it gives the effect of using an eyelash curler.” For lips, you want something that is not messy or sticky, like a tinted lip balm or Clinique’s Chubby Stick ($17). Choosing a neutral shade will allow for a quick and
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mester. The course looks at fashion as a form of communication and culture. Students will learn how fashion makes meaning in our culture through studying its history and its significance in pop culture and media institutions. The course is strictly for MCC students for the first week of registration, then will open up to the remainder of NYU’s student body.
Gallatin Fashion With a variety of courses offered, the Gallatin fashion program covers multiple interests in the industry. This fall Gallatin will offer “Practicum in Fashion Business,” a by-permission course that closes the gap between aesthetic goals and financial plans and discovers the relationship between artistic creativity, fashion design and business. Another course offered is “Fashion, Politics and Justice.” This lecture is open to all students and relates fashion to globalization. Students will cover the production and consumption of garments and brands, and incorporate conversations on gender, labor standards, sustainability and economic and social development. Lastly, Gallatin will offer “Media and Fashion.” This course is open to all NYU students
and looks at fashion in film, television and digital media.
Art History The School of Professional Studies offers a course titled “History of Modern Fashion, 1900-Present” through its art history major. This course explores the history of fashion through the 20th and 21st centuries. The course uses critical readings, images and film to study major moments in fashion.
Fashion Business Open strictly as a Junior/Senior Undergraduate Experiential Learning Workshop, Stern will offer “Experiential Learning Seminar: Fashion Industry: Creative & Business.” This course is for the fashion and business student distinguishing between the creative and practical side of fashion. Enrolled students will work on projects with executives, designers, merchandisers, manufacturers and marketers who are working in the fashion business, providing students will real-world experiences with industry professionals. Email Lauren Craddock at bstyle@nyunews.com.
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It is important to know how to dress for a summer internship.
Confidence a must for style internships
not be afraid to experiment with color. To make your basics pop, opt for a bold pair of pants or a pastel blazer. It is likely you will be in an air-conditioned office, so plan ahead and grab a light jacket or scarf before you leave in the morning. In the sweltering heat of summer it may seem absurd, but you will thank yourself when you are at your desk. You will want to be able to move if you offer to stay late or run an errand, so break in a pair of loafers or ballet flats that you can comfortably survive a long day in. Keep makeup light and simple to avoid a cakey, sweaty disaster. As an intern, you are there to assist the company, not model for them, so there is no need to wear tons of makeup. To keep hair under control, always keep a headband or hair tie on hand, and do not be afraid to toss your hair up into a ponytail or neat bun.
Some Final Tips
Dressing correctly for your internship is important, but so is letting your ideas shine rather than your wardrobe. Start every day at your internship ready to contribute. Being prepared to share your thoughts will show your colleagues and boss that you are ready to take on more responsibility, and it will also prove to them just how invested you are in the company’s endeavors. Politely share these ideas when the time is appropriate. And always be on time — meaning at least 15 minutes early. Lastly, remember to be confident in yourself. Dressing appropriately for the job will help to give you the confidence needed for whatever task is thrown at you. Email Grace Halio at bstyle@nyunews.com.
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Catholic colleges should accept federal aid By ZAHRA HAQUE Staff Writer
Wyoming Catholic College, a private Catholic liberal arts college in Lander, Wyoming, announced April 11 that it will not participate in the Department of Education’s financial aid program that provides more than $150 billion in federal loans, grants and work-study to U.S. college students. The college’s choice prevents its students from receiving U.S. government funding to help pay for tuition. By refusing government money, the college aims to resist federal requirements that contradict Catholic beliefs, such as mandates on contraceptive insurance coverage and same-sex marriage laws. However, rejecting government-backed aid significantly reduces the funds available for tuition and disproportionately impacts low-income students, who must then turn to higher interest loans to finance their college educations or forgo the school entirely. Wyoming Catholic College has not been yet been accredited, despite the fact that it became a candidate last October. Accreditation would have brought its students monumentally closer to eligibility for aid. Despite this,
school officials unanimously voted to opt out of the federal aid program. Although the college offers its own financial aid in the form of scholarships and work-study, it has sacrificed the opportunity to provide $650,000 in loans and $250,000 in Pell grants annually. According to the college’s website, “students are expected to borrow $3,500 for freshman year, $4,500 for sophomore year, and $5,500 for junior and senior years” in order to receive financial aid from the college. Students who cannot secure alternate forms of funding. These private loans are generally more expensive than federal student loans, and, unlike federal loans, can accrue interest while the student is still in school. They charge substantially higher interest rates than federal loans without a fixed interest rate. As such, rates can rise considerably over the
course of a student’s college career. Furthermore, private loans have less forgiving repayment policies than their federal counterparts. Advising students to take out costly private loans and depriving them of more financially stable payment options effectively discourages low-income students from enrolling. It has become exceedingly difficult for low-income students to pursue a Catholic college education. Catholic affiliated institutions make up 5 of the 10 most expensive schools for low-income students. These colleges and universities generally charge high prices and seek out more affluent applicants, forcing many students to decide between drowning in debt or going to a different school. Students should be able to use all financial resources at their disposal to pay for their education, including federal aid that exists explicitly for this purpose. Wyoming Catholic College should put aside its institutional agenda and focus on the needs of its most disadvantaged students. Email Zahra Haque at opinion@nyunews.com.
STAFF EDITORIAL
Obscene MTA ads relatively minor problem
A recent New York Times article, exploring the litigative battle around obscene advertising in the subway system, called the subway “one of the last bastions of modesty in public.” But as anyone who has ridden at two in the morning can confirm, this modesty is more the exception than the rule. Certainly in the advertisements — as well as the late-night passengers — sex is front and center as advertisers have scrambled to cram their limited space with attentiongrabbing methods. Last year Gov. Andrew Cuomo prompted the MTA to review its guidelines for acceptable decency standards. But amid a culture that is becoming more accepting of an open attitude toward sexuality, overly censoring ads may do more harm than good. The MTA is a state-controlled organization, and understandably has an obligation to provide an environment that is comfortable and appropriate for commuters of all ages. Cuomo’s complaint last year stemmed from a particularly controversial breast enhancement ad, which was compared to an ad for a strip club. The MTA does have decency criteria for advertisements, but they are fairly vague. It prohibits
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images that could scare children, provoke violence and depict sexual activities in an offensive matter, and bans ads for escort services and tobacco products. Deciding between what is mildly provocative versus blatantly offensive is a difficult task, but the MTA is looking to tighten regulations after Cuomo’s request. Billboards, magazines and posters push the envelope just as much as the subway ads do, and they are just as present around the city. Risque subway ads are not limited to companies that typically sexualize ads — recent controversy has even centered around city’s Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The city regularly operates a safe-sex campaign. This most recent subway ad lets riders know about free, large-sized condoms,
and includes large pictures of the packaging. The MTA also blocked a Dumbo Moving and Storage ad that featured an intimate couple with the caption “Always Have Protection.” A representative from the company claimed that the city’s own DOHMH ads were less appropriate because they directly discussed sex. Despite their similar methods, there is a significant difference in the two advertising campaigns — one uses sex to sell a product while the other uses it to destigmatize condom use. Yet their methods are surprisingly similar. If the MTA moves to tighten its guidelines, it will have to account for a huge variation in what is considered indecent. Recently a Brooklyn councilman has requested that the MTA remove Lane Bryant’s #ImNoAngel ads from subway lines that pass through his district’s neighborhoods after he received complaints from families. Clearly, it would be impossible to appeal to everyone’s standards of what is and is not appropriate. Censoring ads about sex should not be a focus for the MTA, especially considering the potential benefits to a more open discussion about sex.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
By ELLIS GAREY, SHAFEKA HASHASH and EVAN JONES Thirty years ago last Saturday, tireless organizing by NYU students led the administration to recognize the need to divest from apartheid South Africa. Today, NYU Students for Justice in Palestine calls on the NYU community to join the struggle to achieve a similar victory for Palestinians. NYU Out of Occupied Palestine, a campus coalition of students, student organizations and faculty, recently announced its campaign urging the university to divest any holdings it has in companies that profit from the occupation of Palestine. These are the companies that design security technology for Israel’s 325 mile apartheid wall, which is illegal according to international law. These are the companies that produce specially outfitted bulldozers, which the Israeli army used to illegally demolish Palestinian homes. These are the companies that provided the weapons for this summer’s Gaza-Israel conflict, in which 2,100 Palestinians were killed, 500 of whom were children and 1,473 of whom were civilians. A faculty letter in support of the campaign has already garnered over 130 signatures. Following the letter’s publication, the NYU Faculty of Arts and Sciences held a historic forum on April 8 that addressed the issues of divestment from corporations profiting off Israeli apartheid and the illegal occupation of Palestine, fossil fuel companies and labor violations across NYU satellite campuses. Three campus groups were featured in the discussion: NYU Out of Occupied Palestine, Coalition for Fair Labor at NYU and NYU Divest. NYU Students for Justice in Palestine lends full support to this faculty initiative. It is a significant step forward, following several other divestment campaigns nationwide, and an advancement of the international campaign of Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions against Israel. While this campaign focuses on the occupied territories, NYU SJP is committed to ending racism and colonialism within all of Israel and the Palestinian territories with the understanding that the violations in the occupied territories are the necessary consequences of Zionism. These oppressions include settler-colonization, ethnic cleansing, racist discrimination and segregation, bombardment and siege of Gaza and the illegal military occupation of the West Bank. The Palestinian struggle for justice does not end in Israel and Palestine, but extends to many other areas of the world — even the NYU campus. In a recent statement, the NYU Senate Financial Affairs Committee Divestment Working Group stated that the university would only divest funds in instances in which there is “a clear and compelling moral or humanitarian objective.” Our university should not continue to invest in the occupation of Palestine and the perpetual Israeli violence against Palestinians — NYU must divest from the companies responsible for these human rights violations. Ellis Garey, Shafeka Hashash, and Evan Jones are organizers with NYU Students for Justice in Palestine. For more information about NYU SJP, please visit https://nyusjp.wordpress.com.
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