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CVS halts sale of tobacco products By Alanna Bayarin Contributing Writer
CVS stores are no longer selling tobacco products and are encouraging users to quit smoking. The company announced on Sept. 3 that, in addition to removing tobacco products from their shelves, they would be modifying their official name to reflect the change and so will now be known as CVS Health. Stern freshman Jennifer Barba said that CVS is setting a good example, but questions the effectiveness of the ban because it limits consumers’ choices within CVS. “I feel like it sends a positive message from CVS, but it isn’t like they don’t sell other things that are bad for your health,” Barba said. “I think it will just cause smokers to stop shopping there. If a smoker needs to buy cigarettes, they may be
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NYU hosts inclusive vigil for recent losses By Kristen Burns Contributing Writer
Students, faculty and community members gathered for a small vigil in the Kimmel Center for University Life on Monday night to grieve for the tragedies that occurred in the United States and the Middle East over the past summer. Event sponsors included the
Center for Multicultural Education and Programs, the LGBTQ Student Center, the Islamic Center, the Bronfman Center for Jewish Student Life and the Protestant Network. The Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life organized members of the NYU community connected to the events, asking for volunteers to speak or to simply attend. Co-president of
the Black Student Union Andre Ross, Palestinian Leila Suboh, Israeli Bar Gison and several chaplains spoke at the vigil. Senior director of GCASL Yael Shy said students felt a need to come together to mourn the tragedies in the last few months. “We have been hearing a lot about the loss of life from the events that were happening in Syria, Iraq, Israel and Palestine;
Chicago, New York and Ferguson,” Shy said. “There was a particular kind of connection between people who were feeling that they were being persecuted because of their religion or skin color, and people who lie at the intersection of these different identities.” Ross spoke of his hometown,
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In Remembrance: Joan Rivers’ Pumpkin spice latte life and comedic contributions makes early arrival Joan Rivers’ funeral took place this past Sunday, reminding the world of her impact on the entertainment industry. A native New Yorker who hailed from Brooklyn, Rivers was a talented comedian and larger-than-life personality. Her brand of comedy was often considered scathing and scandalous, but, no matter the backlash she braved to entertain, Rivers always succeeded in making people laugh. Though she starred alongside Barbara Streisand in the shortlived play “Driftwood” in the
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late 1950s, Rivers’ comedic career did not truly take off until the ’70s when she began appearing on various sitcoms, talk shows and game shows, including “The Carol Burnett Show,” “The Electric Company” and “Hollywood Squares.” In 1984, she was nominated for a Grammy for her comedy album “What Becomes a Semi-Legend Most?” while also being a regular guest on Johnny Carson’s “The Tonight Show,” doing stand-up at Carnegie Hall and writing a book, “The Life and Hard Times of Heidi Abramowitz.” Her style of humor was often considered blunt and hardhitting, but those were the
characteristics that made her a pioneer in the field of comedy. Rivers was known for never apologizing for jokes she made, no matter the amount of criticism she received. It was one of the many things that made her so thrilling and enticing to watch. She was bold and fearless, even becoming the first female to have her own late night talk show on a major network, though it was short-lived. She managed to stay relevant from the Golden Age of Television into the dawn of social media. She made her final TV appearance
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By Anubhuti Kumar Contributing Writer
Cozy hoodies, jeans and walking to class surrounded by colorful foliage sounds like the picture of a perfect fall day. However, this scenario now seems incomplete without a pumpkin spice latte from Starbucks in hand. The pumpkin spice latte, a specialty coffee drink exclusively available during the months of October and November, was introduced in 2003 and has since steadily gained in popularity. In the past few years it has attracted an almost cult-like following. Every year the release date heralds salivating pumpkin enthusiasts
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and creates excitement for the upcoming fall season. “They are great,” LS freshman Jessica Rahmoune said. “I love them and look forward to them every year.” Though the latte is undoubtedly popular, not everyone is impressed with the now-iconic beverage, including Steinhardt freshman Emily Wilson. “I personally do not like them because whenever my friends have them, they always have orange coloring on their teeth,” Wilson said. There are even some people who have never tasted the famed
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Wrapped in a thick blanket of aesthetic nostalgia, Havana is the throbbing heart of Cuba. The streets shimmer with a mix of heat and salty air. At noon, the oppressive sun slows time to a staggering hum and most everyone is affected by a paralysis. This is when I jump into the sea off of the Malecon with Ariam, a 16-year-old Cuban boy who lives with his mother, Nidieska. The building they live in has been condemned since the ’80s — it lacks running water and collapsed partially in 2000. A year later, Nidieska was diagnosed HIV positive. Because of this and her osteoporosis, she cannot work. Without running water or a steady income, Ariam and Nidieska improvise and work together to make ends meet. As a growing tourist hot spot, Cuba is slowly recovering from the dissolution of the Soviet Union, which had caused severe shortages of oil and crippled their state-controlled economy during the ’90s. But despite the tourism influx of money, many Cuban families have not recuperated from the radical hardships and overhaul of their country. A dual economy now exists in Cuba: the Cuban Convertible Peso (CUC, which is the equivalent of the U.S. dollar) and the Peso (which is 1/13 of the CUC). The disparity between the people who use each system is staggering. Ariam and Nidieska Mederos Lores offer a contrast to the CUC-funded facade of Cuba. These photos highlight the day-to-day struggle of the Mederos Lores family.
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SUNY nurses take legal action against NYU Langone By Luxi Peng Contributing Writer
A temporary restraining order has halted the transfer of a city hospital to a private real estate company. Fortis Property Group, a partner of NYU Langone and Lutheran medical centers, wants to own the Long Island College Hospital, currently under the ownership of the State University of New York. The restraining order, which was filed by the New York State Nurses Association over concerns of nurses not being rehired, will prevent Fortis and Langone from firing nurses at the former SUNY hospital until an agreement can be reached. As a result of the ruling, which was handed down on Sept. 3 by the New York State Supreme Court, SUNY is now required to continue to operate the walk-in emergency center at LICH, which Langone was prepared to manage, and may not terminate any currently employed nurses. Fortis must also postpone its plans to construct a
new building to consolidate all the hospital medical services, which was scheduled to begin within six months of closing. Executive director of NYSNA Jill Furillo said she was happy about the court ruling. “This temporary restraining order is a victory for LICH patients and the nurses who care for them,” Furillo said. “Fortis and NYU were selected to take over Long Island College Hospital based on commitments they made to the community, patients, nurses and the State University of New York.” Affidavits from five nurses who worked at LICH tell similar stories. All five submitted applications online for job postings on the LICH site in July and received electronic confirmation of their submission. None of them were subsequently contacted by NYU. According to the affidavit of Eric Smith, a NYSNA program representative assigned to LICH, the NYSNA has confirmed that, of the 79 resident nurses, 12 were called
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Langone will keep LICH emergency rooms open during changes. for interviews with NYU, and one was offered a job. Four nurses are still awaiting a response. Senior director of public relations and internal communications for Langone Lisa Greiner refuted NYSNA’s statement. “We strongly disagree with NYSNA’s allegations that SUNY
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New campaign seeks to promote healthy lifestyle for consumers
losing a customer.” CAS senior Gil Jo said he and other smokers will buy cigarettes at other stores. “Even though CVS won’t sell cigarettes, people will still find other ways to get them,” Jo said. Consumers have the option to go elsewhere, including Walgreens and Duane Reade, which are not participating in a company-wide tobacco ban. CVS customer Joe Lee, 70, said it the new policy will have positive health benefits. “I think it’s good, because I’m a non-smoker and I think it’s a big health problem,” Lee said. “I would patronize it because of that.” The company also launched a social media campaign called #OneGoodReason to go along with the policy changes. Smok-
ers are encouraged to share their reasons to quit with the hashtag. In a press release, the executive vice president of CVS Health Helena Foulkes talked about the origin of the social media campaign. “After our news in February that we were quitting tobacco, we were struck by how many people had stories,” Foulkes said. “We thought it would be very powerful to give people a site or tool where they could share with each other.” CVS president and CEO Larry Merlo justified the company’s decision to go tobacco-free on moral grounds. “When we asked ourselves where we expect to be in the future as a healthcare company, it became clear that removing tobacco products from our stores was the
right thing to do,” Merlo said in a recorded statement online. The American Medical Association applauded CVS’s attempts to discourage tobacco use in a February statement after the plan was announced. “We commend CVS for putting public health ahead of their bottom line and recognizing the need for pharmacies to focus on supporting health and wellness instead of contributing to disease and death caused by tobacco use,” the statement read. “We are hopeful that CVS’s decision to end the sale of tobacco products will spur other pharmacies to follow suit to help improve the nation’s health.” Email Alanna Bayarin at news@nyunews.com.
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CVS utilizes new displays after removing tobacco products from its stores last week.
is not holding the developer, Fortis Property Group, and its healthcare partners, NYU Langone and Lutheran Family Health Centers, accountable to the terms of the request for proposal,” Greiner said in an email. Greiner added that the new hospital is currently interview-
ing many of the same nurses who worked at LICH. “We have been interviewing and hiring qualified nurses and staff — a number of whom work for or previously worked for LICH — to fully staff this facility, which will be known as NYULMC Cobble Hill, and to provide a continuity of care for Brooklyn residents,” Greiner said. When asked to comment further, Greiner declined, citing the ongoing judicial proceedings. A hearing is scheduled for Sept. 12 with Justice Johnny Lee Baynes, who has been overseeing the litigation surrounding this deal. Furillo said, ultimately, the nurses were vital to the continued operations that Langone will oversee at the hospital. “NYU cannot preserve quality care for LICH patients without the skilled and experienced nurses who have shown our unwavering commitment to this community,” Furillo said. Email Luxi Peng at news@nyunews.com.
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The vigil featured speakers from a variety of organizations. Gary, Indiana, and said the amount of crime makes him feel numb. “When did life become less precious?” Ross said. “I am here to take a stand in unity with you and the world in a vigil for peace.” Suboh spoke of her friend’s firsthand view of the terrors of living in and around Gaza during times of war, and Catholic priest Allen White proclaimed that the violence and bloodshed need to stop. Near the end of the vigil, four chaplains took the stage to give prayers and wisdom. The group shared a moment of silence and Shy closed with an idea to move from a place of sorrow to a place of action in the future in order to create a better world. CAS senior Tamar MaccalanFinkelman said she was saddened by the stories.
“It was very sad to hear about what happened over the summer,” Maccalan-Finkelman said. “It was helpful to hear about situations that aren’t a part of everyday life here in the U.S.” Community member Hanana Younus said she came to the vigil to mourn oppression. “I came not only because I am Muslim but because I am a human being,” Younus said. “Islam stands for peace, and we are told to stand up for justice wherever it is. I liked this idea of bringing together all kinds of religious affiliations and starting the conversation that we are not just representing whatever affiliation that we have, we are representing any person that is being oppressed.” Email Kristen Burns at news@nyunews.com.
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Bagel joints bring creativity to New York classic
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Tompkins Square offers a sweet twist with a French toast bagel. By Anne Cruz Contributing Writer New York City has always been a place for both tradition and innovation. Bagels are local staples, but even they are subject to experimentation. Check out these five bagel joints that defy the limitations of boiled bread, leaving consumers both puzzled and satisfied.
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This breakfast joint is most widely known for its French toast bagel, which combines the sweet stickiness of the dish with the doughy texture of a New York bagel. Tompkins Square Bagels also offers a wide variety of unexpected cream cheese flavors, such as chocolate chip cookie dough and wasabi. The birthday cake cream cheese is sure to please, tasting more like frosting than cream cheese when paired with the French toast bagel. 165 Ave. A
Russ & Daughters While the bagels themselves are as traditional as they come, the exquisite seafood selection at Russ & Daughters makes this place stand out from ordinary bagel shops. While many places include lox on their menus, Russ & Daughters takes it one step further and includes decadent selections of roe and other smoked fish. Be sure to try the caviar cream cheese, which offers an ideal balance of sweet
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latte, yet who are skeptical of the pumpkin-flavored drink. “I’ve never tried it, but my friends have and they hated it,” CAS freshman Shamsah Al-Ali said. “Personally, I don’t get the hype. It seems overrated to me.” This year, Starbucks decided to experiment with their business model by releasing the highly anticipated latte on Sept. 2, a month earlier than usual. The drink was made available at select locations as early as Aug. 25. With this change, there has been some concern that the popularity of the famed drink may subside due to the lack of exclusivity. If fans do not believe they have limited access to the fall-themed coffee, they might not feel the same urgency to consume it, possibly leading to a downgrade in its cult status and a dip in sales. LS freshman Sara Yu said she does not think the demand will
be affected. “Honestly, I doubt [sales will decrease] just because personally I was disappointed when pumpkin spice lattes went out of season,” Yu said. “The demand is definitely there, [and] supply is just finally starting to meet it.” Another change this year is that Starbucks is now serving a new iced version of the latte. Starbucks’ decision to release the iced version is surprising as the release of the drink traditionally coincides with the coming of cooler temperatures. “It’s probably a good idea since the flavor is being released earlier and it’s still warm and technically summer,” Al-Ali said. Though temperatures may still be stifling and people may be donning shorts rather than sweaters, pumpkin spice lattes have arrived. Email Anubhuti Kumar at dining@nyunews.com.
and salty. 179 E. Houston St.
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company Deceivingly named, this innovative bagel shop is not located in Brooklyn, but rather in Chelsea. Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company’s claim to fame lies in its creative cream cheese flavors, which change each week. Their latest creations include chipotle diablo and kalamata olive feta cream cheeses. Recently, BB&CC began producing spelt bagels, which are made with alternative grain for those who are intolerant of highly processed wheat. Though spelt bagels contain low levels of gluten, they are not safe for those who are gluten intolerant. 286 Eighth Ave.
Bagels on the Square Conveniently located five minutes from Washington Square Park, this small bagel bakery is known for its “Black Russian,” a pumpernickel bagel with sesame
Brooklyn Bagel & Coffee Company has new savory spreads. seeds baked into the crunchy exterior. Bagels on the Square also touts a diverse array of cream cheeses, including bacon cheddar and bacon horseradish. This shop is great if you are feeling adventurous, but not willing to go too far for a bagel excursion. 7 Carmine St.
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Black Seed Bagels Black Seed Bagels already made waves with its dense, Montreal-meets-New-York-style creations. However, they earn their spot on this list with their latest addition — the pizza bagel. Reminiscent of Bagel Bites,
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Black Seed Bagels combines two favorites.
Restaurants abroad mirror city spots offering beef, chicken and even vegetarian burgers. The deceivingly simple burgers are brought to award-winning levels with the freshest and finest produce. Not only are the burgers a must-have, but the desserts are also a hit. “Any of the burgers are delicious,” CAS junior Tori Wohler said. “But you absolutely have to get a milkshake.” If you want to eat delicious burgers in a pub-like atmosphere right here in New York, check out Corner Bistro at 331 W. Fourth St.
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Buvette serves French cuisine. By Dhriti Tandon Contributing Writer Here at the NYU Washington Square campus, students never stop raving about the food the city has to offer. However, the NYU study abroad sites also offer many opportunities to try scrumptious food. Here are some of the favorite restaurants of students studying abroad at various NYU sites, as well as their New York City equivalents.
Gourmet Burger Kitchen in London
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the dense and thinly rolled bagels offer a sturdy crust for cheese, pepperoni and shredded basil. However, if you choose to indulge in this salty treat, be aware of the shop’s hours. Black Seed Bagels opens at 7 a.m. every day but only offers pizza bagels Thursday through Saturday during late night hours, 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. 170 Elizabeth St.
Located just a 10-minute walk from the NYU London campus, there is no excuse for missing out on the Gourmet Burger Kitchen. Founded in 2001, the restaurant has options available for everyone,
Founded by the Hapsburg Lorena princes, La Giostra is now run by the successive generations of the noble family. The restaurant has more to offer than just a compelling history, as it provides a charming Florentine atmosphere and an unforgettable dining experience. La Giostra offers a wide array of pasta, antipasti, wine and dessert options. “Eating the tiramisu at La Giostra — it was the best I’ve had,” CAS senior Darian Hanrahan said. The pear and pecorino ravioli is a favorite of NYU students. The food can be a bit pricy, but Steinhardt senior Katherine Shaoul encouraged students to ignore the cost. “Every bite is worth it,” she said. If you are craving tiramisu at home, check out La Lantera di Vittorio at 129 MacDougal St.
BIO Restaurant in Buenos Aires If you are looking for healthy,
fresh and organic food in Buenos Aires, BIO Restaurant cannot be missed. With a large selection of breads, salads and European classics, BIO Restaurant is a perfect place for people looking for vegan, glutenfree and flavorful options in the meat-centric city. The restaurant is a favorite of CAS junior Chelsea Meacham. “This was a great restaurant with organic and vegan options — very rare in Argentina,” she said. “The staff is super friendly and they also hold cooking classes.” If you are looking for vegetarian food with a traditional Argentinian feel, try canelones de espinaca (spinach cannelloni) at the restaurant Buenos Aires at 513 E. Sixth St.
Chez Justine in Paris If you are a student on a budget, Paris is the perfect place to sample some delicious eats. “You can get a baguette for one euro and good quality cheese for just a few more,” Steinhardt senior Lauren Schroeder said. If you are ever missing the burgers available in New York, Chez Justine is also a perfect place to grab them. Not only is this restaurant a place to find burgers, but you can also indulge in traditional French favorites. You don’t have to be in Paris to enjoy quality French food. Just try Buvette, which offers relatively inexpensive French dishes right in New York at 42 Grove St. Email Dhriti Tandon at dining@nyunews.com.
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Comedy world mourns recent loss of icon slinging her trademark quips on the E! network’s “Fashion Police.” Countless comedians have been influenced by Rivers’ career, and her bold brand of comedy lives on in brazen comedians like Kathy Griffin, Sarah Silverman, Amy Schumer and Chelsea Handler. Joan Rivers passed away on Sept. 4 following complications during surgery. But even in death, she wanted to leave us laughing. In an excerpt from her penultimate book, “I Hate Everyone…Starting with Me,” she detailed her ideal Hollywood funeral. “When I die … I want my funeral to be a big showbiz affair with lights cameras, action … I want Craft services, I want paparazzi and I want my publicist making a scene! I want it to be Hollywood all the way. I don’t want some rabbi rambling on; I want Meryl Streep crying, in five different accents. I don’t want a eulogy; I want Bobby Vinton to pick up my head and sing ‘Mr. Lonely.’ I want to look gorgeous, better dead than I do alive. I want to be buried in a Valentino gown and I want Henry Winston to make me a toe tag. And I want a wind machine so that even in the casket my hair is blowing
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just like Beyoncé’s.” It is easy to imagine her speaking these words in her instantly recognizable voice, one that was as loud as her personality and her legacy. And though we are living in a world a little quieter for loss of that unique voice, we will not forget it anytime soon, as if she would let us. Rest in peace, Joan. Email Mary Ann Odete at entertainment@nyunews.com.
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Bleachers captivates crowd at Webster Hall performance By Perdi Higgs Contributing Writer
Bleachers’ show at Webster Hall was a homecoming for the East Coast band currently touring its critically acclaimed debut album, “Strange Desire.” The band is the latest project from Jack Antonoff, the lead guitarist of indie pop band Fun. With Antonoff taking the lead musical role, Bleachers’ music is bolder, featuring catchy rhythms, guitars and an ’80s vibe while still maintaining Fun.’s attention to passionate, angstridden choruses that make for a promising live experience. The gig opened with “Wild Heart,” immediately capturing and exciting the crowd. “Like a River Runs” and “Shadow” were also well-received by an audience that ranged from teenagers to adult couples, who all sang along to the choruses. Both the band’s music and their stage presence attracted an audience of all ages. The appeal of Bleachers’ music, largely rooted in its ability to be belted out, naturally waned as slower songs lulled the energy of the show. “Take Me Away” — which features Canadian pop singer Grimes — used a prerecorded track to replace the absent artist. The crowd was less engaged as they were when shouting and fist pumping dur-
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Bleachers made a stop in New York to perform its debut album. ing Antonoff’s earlier songs. However, Bleachers managed to keep the audience entertained and in high spirits. “Strange Desire” is Bleachers’ first album, which, in many cases, would have limited the band to only a few songs. Antonoff made the smart decision of performing material that was not on the album to augment the set list. A surprising highlight of the show was an acoustic version of “Dreams” by The Cranberries. Later, Antonoff also performed a stripped-down version of “Bullet” by Steel Train and had the audience singing along to every word. The band impressed the crowd with a variety of musical genres. Antonoff started the show wearing a sweater — no small feat, coni-
sidering the heat both inside and outside the concert hall — but, as was bound to happen, the sweater came off as the band played “Rollercoaster.” The song brought Bleachers back to its most successful style: pop anthems where guitar riffs and catchy choruses seize the crowd’s attention. The encore was a moment many in the audience were waiting for, and the striking introductory chords of Bleachers’ “I Wanna Get Better” were met with roars from a satisfied crowd. Antonoff’s performance was playful and passionate. He appears to have truly come in to his own as a front man. Email Perdi Higgs at music@nyunews.com.
Amazon offers free TV shows, gives viewers a voice By Arts desk
Amazon released five new pilots — three comedies and two dramas — to Amazon Instant Video, their video-streaming service, last week. The catch? Only one series will be developed into a full season, and viewers are asked to vote on which show they believe deserves the series order. Here are WSN’s thoughts on all the pilots and which shows deserve your vote.
“The Cosmopolitans” “The Cosmopolitans” is not revolutionary in theory. There are plenty of shows about young, white, upper-middle-class people complaining about life, though many do not star Adam Brody (“The O.C.”) or Chloë Sevigny (“Boys Don’t Cry”). But, like a fine rosé, this series hits all the right notes. Created by Whit Stillman, this show, about a group of Americans living in Paris, is in the same vein as Woody Allen’s “Midnight in Paris,” with an intelligent sense of humor and well-todo protagonists. Stillman’s latest is a modern take on Parisian expat lifestyle that both celebrates and pokes fun at the famous City of Love. — Marcus Jones, staff writer
“Red Oaks”
Craig Roberts (“Submarine”) leads the ensemble cast of “Red Oaks” as David, an assistant tennis instructor and NYU student who is spending his summer working at the preppy Red Oaks Country Club. Uncertain of his future, David gets by with a little help from his breezy girlfriend (Gage Golightly) and skeevy boss (Ennis Esmer) while butting heads with Getty (Paul Reiser), one of the club’s wealthiest members. Set in the 1980s, the Steven Soderbergh-produced and David Gordon Green-directed show is a comedy grounded in reality, lending it a “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” vibe. Roberts is wonderful as David and, with his boy-next-door charm and sensibilities, he will carry this series to critical acclaim. — Bizzy Emerson, contributing writer
“Really” Jay Chandrasekhar’s (“Dukes of Hazzard”) new Amazon original show helps one appreciate good television, because this is not it. Featuring Sarah Chalke (“Scrubs”) and a whole host of other sitcom veterans, “Really” tells the story of a group of 30-somethings trying to hang onto their youth by
getting too drunk, smoking too much pot and attempting to spice up their sex lives, but what ensues is predictable and not funny. That the most amusing moment of the half-hour was when one of the characters drunkenly hits his head sums up the comedic aspirations of “Really.” Those in search of fresh ideas ought to look elsewhere. — Jack Barker, contributing writer
“Hand of God” “Hand of God” follows Pernell Harris (Ron Perlman), a federal judge who is baptized by a conniving priest as a result of a psychotic episode and believes that God is speaking to him through hallucinations. Through these visions, he attempts to catch a rapist who has caused irreparable damage to his family. The premise is hardly believable, but Perlman proves reason enough to start watching, and the show’s strong supporting cast will make you want to stay, with Garret Dillahunt (“No Country for Old Men”) and Alona Tal (“Broken City”) as standouts. If picked up, the 70-minute Marc Forsterdirected pilot sets up what will surely be one of the more bizarre and intriguing series to grace
television’s new medium. — Jim Muntisov, contributing writer
“Hysteria” When teenage dancers in Texas develop convulsions that spread to everyone who watches a video of the dancers spasming, neurologist Logan Harlen returns to her hometown to untangle both this mysterious malady and her own enigmatic past. Starring Mena Suvari (“American Beauty”), Josh Stewart
(“CSI,” “Criminal Minds”) and T.R. Night (“Grey’s Anatomy”), “Hysteria” shows promise, but becomes a victim of its own convoluted plot. It ends up being unfortunately comical, despite an interesting commentary on society’s fascination with contagious diseases and obsession with social media. — Audrey Deng, contributing writer Email the Arts Desk at arts@nyunews.com.
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world politics
Gaza water shortage must be priority By Carly Krakow Contributing Columnist
The UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights reported over the summer that water shut-offs in Detroit were a “violation of the human right to water and other international human rights.” While it is difficult to compare the situation in Detroit to the water shortage plaguing Gaza and the West Bank, both instances highlights the human right to water. The United Nations and the United States must acknowledge Israel’s responsibility to facilitate safe water access in Gaza and the West Bank, as well as take a public stance in support of Palestinian water rights. As of Aug. 26, the Israel Defense Force’s Operation Protective Edge in the Gaza Strip has ended. An open-ended ceasefire has been in effect for two weeks, and though media coverage has dwindled, a host of human rights problems in Gaza and the Israeli-occupied West Bank remain, including a pressing lack of water access and extremely poor water quality. The UN Relief and Works Agency has reported that, without immediate action, Gaza’s overused aquifer will be irreparably damaged
by the year 2020. The population in Gaza continues to rise and the demand for drinking water is expected to increase 60 percent in the next six years. The Israeli blockade on Gaza — including control over border crossings, Gaza’s water and airspace and limitations on the exportation and importation of goods — is inextricably intertwined with the looming water crisis. Without an end to the blockade and equitable access to regional water resources, Gaza will not be able to ensure access to safe drinking water for its residents. In the West Bank, development in the town of Rawabi has been repeatedly delayed because the city cannot connect to a nearby water main without a permit from Israel, leaving Rawabi without access to water and consequently
unpopulated. Israel has justified this delay by criticizing the Palestinian Water Authority for not agreeing to projects in the Joint Water Committee, which was established under the Oslo Accords. Israel must acknowledge that this Palestinian resistance stems from unjust diversion of Palestinian water resources to Jewish settlements in the West Bank, leaving approximately 50,000 Palestinians with the minimum amount of water recommended by the World Health Organization for short-term survival in an emergency situation. Because of the unique relationship between the United States and Israel (Israel is the recipient of $3.1 billion in annual U.S. foreign aid), the United States has a responsibility to condemn actions such as Israel’s blockade and bombing of Gaza’s only power plant on July 29. The UNRWA report outlining the looming water crisis in Gaza is a good start, but the UN must publicly make the connection between the blockade on Gaza and the water crisis clear, and pressure Israel to provide fair and equal access to water throughout the West Bank. Email Carly Krakow at opinion@nyunews.com.
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ALS challenge inspires despite criticism By Cassie Bondie Contributing Columnist
Over the past month, Facebook and other social media feeds erupted with videos of countless videos of people participating in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. The challenge was designed to help participants simulate the sensation that sufferers of Lou Gehrig’s disease are all too familiar with. So far, over $98.2 million has been donated to the cause and more than 2.4 million people have participated. Though the challenge has been wildly successful in raising money, it has been harshly criticized. One such criticism has been an attack on the project for being a waste of fresh water — fresh water that the underdeveloped world desperately needs. This condemnation of water waste, though serious, is mostly baseless. In 2012, there was an estimated
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115 million households in the United States. According to the Environmental Protection Agency, each household uses approximately 400 gallons of water per day. The amount of water used daily in the entire country, then, is around 46 billion gallons. Therefore, during the same 31-day period that the challenge has been active, U.S. residents have used a whopping 1.426 trillion gallons of water. Assuming each of the 2.4 million buckets held five gallons of water, the ALS Ice Bucket Chal-
lenge has used around 12 million gallons of water. This means the amount of water used in the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge in the past month is .000008 percent of the water used nationally during the same period. In a country where over 17 trillion gallons of water are used annually, there are more important battles to fight than the the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. While we should be mindful of our water usage and take steps to address it, our hyper-awareness of consumption should not come at the expense of a charity campaign that raised nearly $100 million for a previously ill-understood disease. We misuse millions of gallons of water that benefit no one. Let us criticize that waste instead of the water being used to fuel positivity. Email Cassie Bondie at opinion@nyunews.com.
staff editorial
Apple keynote may give new life to Cook’s vision
Steve Jobs died nearly three years ago, yet his presence is still felt in the conversations surrounding Apple’s recently reported slump. Apple’s new steward, Tim Cook, has a calming Southern demeanor that is slowly infiltrating every corner of the company’s operations, but his eyes convey the same focused intensity that defined his predecessor. Until today, Cook has been mostly unable to maneuver Apple in a direction that is his own. Apple is rumored to announce two larger versions of the iPhone today. Their displays, probably 4.7 and 5.5 inches diagonally, will be powered by fast A8 processors. More significantly, Apple is widely expected to release a smartwatch. The reveal of Apple’s smartwatch is enormous for a company that has been criticized for a stagnating innovation, and will be the company’s biggest product launch since the iPad in 2010. While the watch is important for Apple Inc., Cook’s Apple will benefit most. The expected iPhone enlargement is not a sign that Apple is playing catch-up with its Android competitors. The potential change is not surprising since Apple has altered the screen size of its products before. When the iPad was announced, Jobs maintained that Apple would not create a tablet with a display smaller than 9.7 inches. In 2012, however, Apple released the 7.9-inch iPad mini. The iPad mini now outsells its larger brother. Cook and his board of directors have made strategic hires and acquisitions that suggest an inclusiveness that did not exist in Jobs’ insular utopia. Angela Ahrendts, the former head of Burberry, is now leading Apple’s retail resurgence. Just as noteworthy as Ahrendts’ hire, though, is her quick embrace of the company’s push toward openness. In a post on her LinkedIn account, Ahrendts admits the struggles she had faced during her transition to Apple. She offered advice to her new employees, advising them to discuss their personal lives at work, something Apple executives would have never encouraged five years ago. At the Worldwide Developer Conference in June, Apple unveiled a slew of software upgrades catered to the developer community. For most ordinary Apple users, though, the takeaway from the presentation did not concern any technical achievement. Instead, it revealed a rejuvenated Apple. The presenters were relaxed and cracked jokes that their former boss would not have allowed. Solidifying this shift was a new advertisement depicting the diversity of the company’s workforce with the tagline, “Inclusive inspires innovation.” Today’s keynote presentation will prove whether Apple still has the technical skill to match its re-energized spirit and continue to outpace its competition. More importantly, though, today will mark the culmination of Tim Cook’s shift in vision.
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NFL response to Rice intolerable
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The Ravens franchise let Ray Rice go after scandal. By Bobby Wagner Contributing Columnist On Monday morning, TMZ leaked the graphic video of Ray Rice violently battering his fiancée in an elevator. It is hard to watch. Half a day later, scheduled to return from his suspension in a week, Rice found himself without a job. And so another star and supposed role model of our beloved league has fallen from grace. The NFL has gone from bad
to worse over the past 10 years. Some of its most explosive stars on the field have had meteoric falls. Michael Vick drew public ire for dog fighting. Donte Stallworth received a whopping 30 days in jail for manslaughter caused by drunk driving. Plaxico Burress quite literally shot his chances at getting a second championship ring by shooting himself in the leg with an unlicensed firearm at a Manhattan nightclub in 2008. The way the NFL and Roger Goodell has handled this situation is abominable. To be so closely associated with an entity that gave Rice his due process, discovered all there was to be known and then proceeded with his suspension as if it were a cautionary one, is not just a detriment to the face of the league, it betrays the fanbase and sports culture. The constant discussion on SportsCenter about the length of Rice’s suspension compared to other players is inane. Rice’s NFL suspension is not the issue here. When a celebrity commits a crime, as a society we tend to look at them through the lens of their fame. Why are we acting like the onus falls on only the NFL to punish Rice? The issue is not whether Ray Rice should be playing football
this year, it is that he should be in jail and he is not. When we knew this man had knocked his fiancée unconscious, he got the hook for two games. But when we actually saw him knock her unconscious, the Ravens terminated his contract.We are a culture that says seeing is more punishable than knowing. The NFL has become infamous for its inconsistency in punishing its athletes. It has, time and time again, put its brand above its morals. But because of its widespread popularity, it has fallen under the protective blanket that celebrity status provides. The League should not take societal pressure for Ray Rice to get the punishment he deserves. It should not take the Twitter outrage of every women’s rights activist and every level-headed person for Roger Goodell to indefinitely suspend Rice. When a person hits their partner and gets away with it, it normalizes domestic violence. When public figures like Rice hit their partners and get away with it, it further institutionalizes domestic violence in our culture. This is something our society cannot tolerate. Email Bobby Wagner at sports@nyunews.com.
Golf teams give strong performances By Michael Thompson Contributing Writer
Golf has always been a game where consistency is paramount. The men’s and women’s golf teams proved that this weekend as both got their seasons off to hot starts at the St. Lawrence University Invitational in Canton, New York. The women’s team was especially impressive, shooting a combined score of 625 and finishing at the top of the standings, beating second place Ithaca College by 22 strokes. Meanwhile, the men’s team finished in second place with a combined score of 608, 12 shots behind St. Lawrence University. Both teams had a number of quality individual performances, especially from several newcomers. On the women’s side, freshman Alyssa Poentis shot a twoday score of 153, tying for first place among the competitors. Sophomore Pari Bhargava impressed with a third-place 156, while junior co-captain Elaine Tse and freshman Kristin Lee both shot a fifth-place 158. A freshman also led the way for the men as Dan Lynch shot an overall score of 149, finishing tied for fourth at five over par. Not far behind him were
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The women’s golf team looks to continue their success at home. senior co-captains Matthew Gjonaj and Kevin Chien, as well as freshman Hartej Gill. Gjonaj shot 154 while Chien and Gill both finished with a score of 155. Senior co-captain Charles Van Cook also performed well, shooting 159 and finishing 29th. Senior men’s team co-captain Kevin Chien noted the excellent play of the freshmen in the tournament and expressed his excitement about what this means for the team as a whole. “This tournament made me excited for the rest of the year because it showed our newfound depth, with the freshmen shooting the lowest scores on the first day and Dan Lynch finishing fourth overall,” Chien said. “This freshman class is the best I’ve seen in my four years on the golf
team and I’m excited to see NYU hopefully emerge as the team to beat going into the spring season.” The women will be back in action this weekend as they host the NYU Invitational on Sept. 13 and 14 at Spook Rock Golf Course in Suffern, New York. Not only is this a tournament for the Violets, but it is also the team’s Family and Alumni Day. The men return to play in two weeks at the Williams College Invitational. The action begins on Sept. 20 at the Taconic Golf Club. The team will look to build upon their momentum with a firstplace finish in the tournament. Both teams look to continue their great starts going into conference play in early October. Email Michael Thompson at sports@nyunews.com.
Competition heats up for wild cards
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Seattle and Atlanta both vie for wildcard spots in their leagues. By Charles Surette Staff Columnist As one season begins, another nears its end. The month of September brings the opening weeks of the NFL alongside MLB’s end. With the prospect of October baseball looming large, 30 teams are fighting for 10 precious playoff spots. Alongside MLB’s six division winners, the two teams from the American and National leagues with the best record not leading their divisions will earn two wild-card spots. These two teams will then face off in a one-game playoff for the chance to face the division winner from their respective league with the best overall record in the league divisional series. Although the wild card is now an integral part of professional baseball, its creation was hugely controversial. Prior to 1995, only the winners of each of MLB’s then four divisions faced off in the league championship series, with the winners playing in the World Series. In 1995, in an attempt to renew fan interest in baseball following the infamous players’ strike of 1994, MLB expanded to three divisions per league and added a fourth playoff team, the wild card. Initially, the one wild-card winner would face off against the division winner with the best record not in their own division in the LDS. Despite objections from baseball purists, the expanded playoffs have created enticing matchups over the years and have given teams new opportunities to chase October glory. Moreover, the addition of a second wild-card spot to each league has created a greater sense of urgency, as the win-or-
go-home, one-game playoff has heightened tension for contending teams. Last year, the AL’s Tampa Bay Rays won their wild-card playoff against the Cleveland Indians before losing in four games to the eventual World Serieswinning Boston Red Sox, while the Pittsburgh Pirates of the NL defeated the Cincinnati Reds before bowing out to pennant winners St. Louis in five hard-fought games. This year, both leagues feature tight races as the final regular season games approach. In the AL, the Oakland Athletics — led by one of baseball’s top pitching rotations of Jon Lester, Jeff Samardzija and Scott Kazmir — feature in the top spot, followed by the surprising Seattle Mariners, headed up by ace pitcher Felix Hernandez and former New York Yankee second baseman Robinson Cano. Hot on their heels are the Detroit Tigers and their powerful offense headlined by former Triple Crown-winner Miguel Cabrera and former Cy Young Award-winners Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander on the mound. Tighter still is the NL wild-card race, with San Francisco and Milwaukee clinging to the final playoff spots, closely followed by Atlanta and Pittsburgh. With pitching now at a premium, look for Oakland to secure the first AL wild card spot and for Detroit to make a late push for the second. In the NL, look for San Francisco to follow NL West-leading Los Angeles into October, while Atlanta continues its late run to shock former NL Centralleading Milwaukee for the final spot. Email Charles Surette at sports@nyunews.com.