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Environmental reps speak at NYU rally By Romie Williams Contributing Writer
NYU students and faculty met at the Eisner & Lubin Auditorium for the This is Why We March Rally on Thursday, Sept. 19. Members of Earth Matters @ NYU and NYU Divest partnered to spread awareness about climate change and encourage people to unite. The event, held in anticipation of the People’s Climate March on Sept. 21, featured author Bill McKibben and People’s Climate March representative Dan Sherrell. Other speakers included Global Climate Change ambassadors Isso Nihmei, Lorena del Carpio Suarez and Goksen Sahin, who gave a presentation on how climate change affects the people of their respective homelands. Sherrell said the march was just the start of the movement to end climate change. “This [People’s Climate Change] march is not the solution, it is not the end,” Sherrell said. “Rather, it is the beginning of mobilization and progression.” McKibben emphasized the importance of the march, saying people must unite to address climate change. “This is a systemic structural problem,” McKibben said. “We must come together to change the power balance and do some-
thing about it. If we can do that, then we all have a chance.” Del Carpio Suarez said the march was an opportunity to foster grassroots change. “We have the power to change our lifestyle and decisions,” del Carpio Suarez said. “It should not only be left to the hands of politicians.” CAS junior and vice president of Earth Matters Davis Saltonstall said the goal of the march was to encourage world leaders to take action. “This march is a landmark in history,” Saltonstall said. CAS sophomore Catherine Dammer-Jones said the support for the march represented a popular desire for change. “Everyone is becoming aware of these [environmental] issues, in a way that we have not seen in a long time,” DammerJones said. “There’s definitely a unifying factor, and the passion that people have for this cause is remarkable.” CAS sophomore Rebecca Weiser said she came to the This is Why We March Rally to learn more about climate change. “We have to do something for our environment because it is the sphere we live in,” Weiser said. “I hope for more sustainable policies to take place and for more actions to be put into effect to help the environment.” Email Romie Williams at news@nyunews.com.
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Members of Earth Matters @ NYU marched on Sept. 21.
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A marcher holds a sign that says “Defend Our Mother.”
People’s Climate March
By Alex Bazeley, Andrew Mei and Romie Williams Contributing Writers
Approximately 400,000 people gathered on Central Park West between 65th and 86th streets on Sunday, Sept. 21, for the biggest climate-change march in history. The People’s Climate March was organized to spread awareness for global warming and to encourage U.N. officials to take action against climate change during the Climate Summit on Sept. 23. The summit is the first time in five years that world leaders have gathered to discuss climate change. While not part of a formal U.N. negotiation process, it serves as an opportunity for world leaders to pitch ideas and make announcements regarding climate change. A formal negotiation session will take place in Paris at the end of 2015. For over two hours, participants in the march walked almost three miles chanting, singing and waving colorful signs and banners. Upon reaching the end location on 11th Avenue between 34th and 38th streets, marchers continued to rally with call-andresponse chants. The march also included a moment of silence in remembrance of those who have already suffered at the hands of climate change. Marchers hope that their actions on Sunday will put pressure on world leaders to take
progressive action. “It makes me happy to see this big turn-out,” environmental activist Lisa Beckerman said. “Hopefully it is enough to grab [the United Nations’] attention. I understand that change takes time, especially with all of the other pressing issues taking place in the world right now, but that time is now.” The march was centered in New York, but thousands of people all over the world gathered in solidarity, resulting in demonstrations in cities such as London, Paris, Berlin and Rio de Janeiro. Ultimately, there were over 2,800 events in 166 countries. CAS freshman Noelle Haven Kruse attended the march and said it was crucial in making a difference. “Individual organizations don’t send the same kind of message as bringing together every culture, every country, every religion all at once with a common goal,” Haven Kruse said. “It’s such a divided issue, but we have to come together because this is where we all live.” Justin Wood, the environmental justice community organizer for New York Lawyers for Public Interest, maintains it is still key for those who want to make a difference to look at the issue on a local level. “It’s really important for people in New York or wherever they live to link up with groups or campaigns that relate to this in a local way in their communities so that we have sustained
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climate march Students unite in pre-march By Kirsten Rischert-Garcia Contributing Writer
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Participants carry inflatable globes while marching amongst a multitude of environmental groups on Sept. 21.
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advocacy and change coming out of this,” Wood said. The marchers supported a range of environmental causes and advocated for the protection of the Earth’s natural resources. Some marched for their grandchildren and future generations to live in a better world. One sign raised in the crowd read “I’m marching for my grandson Nathan,” and another read “Won’t somebody please think of the children?” Sue Peterson, an environmental activist from Massachusetts, held her granddaughter’s hand in one hand and a picket sign that read “Wake up” in the other. “Right now we are driving the planet over the edge, and something needs to be done about it,” Peterson said. “We are not only destroying the only world we have, but are also destroying it for every other generation after us. I am thinking of my grandchildren when marching. It is them I am worried about.” Rod Lincoln, an activist from Pennsylvania, echoed Sue’s sentiments. “It is our generation that has created this problem for our children, grandchildren and all subsequent generations,” Lincoln said. “Therefore it is now our job to bring awareness to the young kids, and hopefully push them to solve the problem they have been handed.” Email Alex Bazeley, Andrew Mei and Romie Williams at news@nyunews.com.
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Members of Our Power Campaign display their large banner, signs and T-shirts.
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A marcher holds a sign that reads “Renewable is Doable.”
Over 200 NYU students gathered under the arch in Washington Square Park on Sunday, Sept. 21, to join in the largest environmental march to date, the People’s Climate March. Before joining the greater march, the students held a rally with representatives from NYU Divest, Earth Matters @ NYU, Oxfam, Community Supported Agriculture, the Black Student Union, the Incarceration Coalition and Students for Sensible Drug Policy. CAS senior and NYU Divest member Priya Mulgaonkar said the purpose of the rally was to encourage NYU students to be involved in the march and in environmental activism in general. “It’s a half hour of power,” Mulgaonkar said. “My hope is that once all this energy from the march is over, people are going to crave it. There’s a huge community of people at NYU who care about this, and I think that is where the change is going to happen.” Gallatin freshman Patrick Bova said attending the gathering made him feel like he was involved in a historic moment. “I really wanted to participate because I think this is something really monumental and it would be really great to experience that firsthand rather than just sitting on the sidelines twiddling my thumbs,” Bova said. Tisch sophomore Evie Cullingworth said the rally fostered a sense of campus community. “This is one of these times where it’s like, ‘this is why I go to NYU,’” Cullingworth said. “This shows that NYU does have a sense of community, that we can all come together to support great things like this. I came here today alone but I feel welcomed.” Email Kirsten Rischert-Garcia at news@nyunews.com.
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Participants raise their fists while marching down Manhattan.
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By Christine Park Staff Writer A variety of on-campus crimes were reported to Public Safety during the past week, with incidents ranging from larceny to criminal mischief and sexual offense. There were a total of 17 reported crimes.
Sexual Offense At 12:45 p.m. on Sept. 19, a student reported that an unidentified male sexually assaulted her at the MetroTech Center in an elevator on her way up to the eighth floor. She said he touched her buttocks and kissed her twice on the cheek. The man escaped after the incident, and the situation is still under investigation.
Criminal Mischief At 7:30 a.m. on Sept. 15, Public Safety noted that the glass panels of the Pless Hall Building had been graffitied by unidentified person(s). The New York Police Department was notified and a police report was filed. The investigation is ongoing.
Public Lewdness At 8:50 p.m. on Sept. 13, a student reported an unidentified male sitting next to her in Bobst Library
touching himself in a sexual manner. Police were not notified, and the incident is still under investigation.
Harassment A cafeteria employee at Vanderbilt Hall said an NYU contractor has repeatedly called her during the span of one week, starting on Sept. 3. The police were not notified and the incident is still under investigation. At 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 14, a student reported that an unidentified male was harassing her with unwelcome phone calls and text messages. She said she had asked him to stop calling her, but the harassment persisted from Sept. 11 until the time of the incident report. A police report was filed and the incident is being investigated.
Larceny There were 10 incidents of larceny reported since our last crime wrap up. All but two of the incidents remain under investigation. The NYU Department of Public Safety maintains public records of crime that takes place on university property, which can be found on the department’s website. Email Christine Park at news@nyunews.com.
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The High Line at the Rail Yards, an extension of the popular raised park, opened the morning of Sept. 21. Patrons can now see a full skyline of New Jersey and the Hudson River. STAFF PHOTOS BY SHAWN PAIK
Students voice concerns about presidential search process By John Ambrosio News Editor
By Valentina Duque Bojanini News Editor NYU graduate and playwright Samuel Hunter was named one of this year’s 21 John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Fellows on Sept. 17. Recipients of MacArthur Fellowships, which are often referred to as genius grants, are chosen by thousands of anonymous nominators for their excellence and contributions to their respective fields. The fellows receive a $625,000 grant over five years, without any restrictions or obligations. “The MacArthur Foundation recognizes exceptional individuals doing transformative, creative work with a track record of achievement in their field and the potential for even more significant contributions in the future,” the foundation said in a Sept. 17 press release. Hunter received the fellowship for his work in theater and joins the other 897 MacArthur Fellows the foundation has named since its creation in 1981. Hunter said he sees the fellowship as an opportunity to focus on and improve his work. “Ever since I got the call, I’ve been thinking about how this will change my life,” Hunter said. “I think I’ve come to realize that what this means is actually really simple, it just means that I need to keep working. This fellowship is about the work
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Playwright Samuel Hunter received a MacArthur grant. that I’m going to produce over the next five years and beyond. I take it as an artistic mandate.” Most of Hunter’s work explores themes of empathy and portrays characters struggling to make connections with others. His work is heavily influenced by his childhood in Idaho, as well as his experience as a gay teenager in a fundamentalist Christian high school. In the 2013-14 theater season, Hunter has premiered three plays, including his new Off-Broadway show “Pocatello.” Tisch senior Alex Rakowski said he is happy to see an NYU alumnus recognized for his work. “It makes it feel more attainable for someone like myself,” Rakowski said. “Plus, half the time I say I study dramatic writing here, someone has no idea the program exists, so anything that brings more recognition to the department is great.” Email Valentina Duque Bojanini at vbojanini@nyunews.com.
The NYU Presidential Search Committee gave students a chance to voice their concerns about the search process for the next university president at a listening session on Sept. 19 in the Global Center for Academic and Spiritual Life. About 30 students attended the listening session and discussed topics ranging from student debt to NYU’s global campuses. Steinhardt doctoral fellow Daniel Bowman Simon said he hopes the new president will come from an academic background. “I think it’s very important to have someone with a very strong academic background as an educator,” Simon said. “No offense to people on the board of trustees, but there’s a real absence of educators on the board of trustees, so I think that has some impact on how the board of trustees views education.” Simon added that he wants the new president to be someone who will help make NYU more accessible and will lower student debt. “I think that whoever is coming in as the president here should be very interested in actually increasing the amount of federal loans that are available to NYU students because that is a pillar to increasing student diversity in terms of
socioeconomic division,” Simon said. Law student Luke Herrine said he wants the new president to focus more on the school’s New York campuses than on global expansion. “I think NYU should think of itself as a school that can focus its funds and resources on its campus in New York and
commitment from the president as far as interacting with the board and the board interacting with the students so that this process that we’re going through right now ... could be an ongoing thing,” Gertner said. As during the faculty listening session on Sept. 16, the committee did not respond to the
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on making those campuses accessible and high-quality institutions with well-paid, tenured professors,” Herrine said. “I’d like to see the vision of NYU change.” Law student Leo Gertner agreed and said he wants the new president to be more transparent and responsive to students’ needs. “[I’d like] to see a stronger
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students’ concerns, but simply took note of them. While this session was the only student listening session scheduled, the committee members said there will likely be another on Oct. 2. No more information on that session is available at press time. Additional reporting by Abby Moyer. Email them at news@nyunews.com.
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HBIC hosts Women’s Night Out By Bailey Evans Deputy Features Editor
The Head Bitch in Charge Project, founded by CAS senior Hannah Orenstein and Tisch alumna Madeleine Overturf, held its first event, called Women’s Night Out, on Sept. 18 providing a networking opportunity with a party atmosphere. “I think the popular image of feminism is pretty onedimensional, and we want to add depth to that,” Orenstein said. “It’s someone who is serious, who is intellectual, who is smart, but you’re also really good friends. A girl who can be a role model, but you can also dance with. That’s why tonight we’re having networking, but we also have a DJ spinning girlpower jams.” The phrase that the project was named after is a regularly used pop culture term referring to powerful women. “We identify with HBIC as an acronym because the acronym gives power to the word,” Overturf said. Setting out to add more dimension to the way women are often presented in the media, the HBIC
Project features weekly interviews with professional women on its website. “Profiles I’ve seen in the media of women our age — you’re either one or the other,” Overturf said. “You’re either the Buzzfeed cat article-loving One Direction fan or you’re a Hillary Clinton wannabe who wears power suits and listens to NPR. Which is great, both of those are great, but the reality is we’re mostly all of those things … We just want to bring personality into professionalism.” Women’s Night Out brought professionalism through a raffle to win office hours with women in several fields. This included New York Times sports writer Mary Pilon and co-founder and CEO of popular blog Her Campus Stephanie Kaplan Lewis. “[At the event,] you definitely felt the vibe of change and enthusiasm in the air,” CAS sophomore Kaja Schmidt said. “It was much better [than other networking events,] because the atmosphere is more relaxed. You can talk about difficult issues and your personal views more openly.” The founders said one of the major issues facing women that the
project tackles is ageism. “[Ageism] is a huge issue,” Orenstein said. “One of our most successful interviewees is 20 years old … Age shouldn’t be a barrier. We want to highlight women who are at the beginning of their careers. They might not be Fortune 500 CEOs, but give them 10 years and they will be.” Though the website and project focus on highlighting successful women, men also play a role in their future goals. “Men can be powerful feminist allies,” Orenstein said. “Going forward, we’re really excited to launch Man Crush Mondays. Every Monday, we’re going to feature a man who’s doing incredible things to help women.” In addition to making HBIC a national website, Orenstein and Overturf have larger goals for the future of feminism. “Why we do what we do is so eventually we can stop talking about it,” Overturf said. “Once true equality is reached, we don’t have to talk about it.” Email Bailey Evans at bevans@nyunews.com.
Panel speaks on female education By Deeksha Mehta Contributing Writer
Malala Yousafzi, the 17-yearold women’s rights activist, is nothing short of a celebrity. To discuss the Malala Phenomenon — referring to her rapid ascent in activist fame — and the tensions surrounding her role in global politics and education, the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development hosted a panel discussion organized by doctoral students in the Eisner & Lubin Auditorium on Sept. 19. The event was attended by about 150 students and scholars from a variety of schools inside and outside NYU. Yousafzi, a bright and outspoken student, was shot by the Taliban when she was only 14 years old, after she refused to comply with a ban on girls’ education. She has since been honored with two Nobel Peace Prize nominations. Despite this, her transformation into a global icon and symbol of women’s education has not been met with positive reception all over the world. Moderated by assistant Stein-
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The three panelists discussed Malala Yousafzi’s global impact. hardt professor Dana Burde, the discussion explored Yousafzi’s media presence, persona and her more candid moments as an incredibly wise and prolific young individual. Burde’s current research focuses on areas of conflict, such as Afghanistan and Pakistan, and explores war and its impacts on youth, activism and education. “We are … thrilled and fascinated by this emphasis on girls’ education,” Burde said. “In part, it’s been catalyzed by the attack on Malala and by her subsequent work promoting education, and we see this effort gathering steam.” Burde continued to explain that areas where these initiatives intend to reach are often met with the strongest resistance, because in these areas the programs are seen as prop-
agation of Western values. After outlining those issues, Burde opened the discussion to the three panelists: Zama Coursen-Neff, the executive director of the Children’s Rights Division of Human Rights Watch; Jennie Matthew, the New York Correspondent for Agence France Presse; and Shahla Hussain, a visiting history professor from Wheaton College. GSAS student Rushna Quddus said he was surprised by how the panelists discussed the attack. “I’m actually Pakistani and I’ve followed up on Malala for some time now,” Quddus said. “[It was interesting that] people who are experts in their field were just as shocked by this [attack] as I was.” Email Deeksha Mehta at features@nyunews.com.
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Lucy Parks could not return to NYU due to finances.
Student advocates for financial aid reform By Tsering Bista Contributing Writer
NYU is notorious for having one of the highest college tuition rates in the world, and for some students, like 19-year-old Lucy Parks, the financial burden is just too much to carry. Parks dropped out before the start of the fall semester. She would have been a Gallatin junior with a 3.6 GPA. But, unlike many others who preceded her, she did not leave in silence. Instead, in hopes of bringing attention to the issue, she wrote a letter to NYU President John Sexton and shared it with the rest of the world. Within a week, thousands of people had read her story about growing up gay in a conservative, rural Virginia town and wanting to attend a college where she could feel safe. But being accepted into NYU was only one part of the equation. Even after pleading for an increase in financial aid, Parks was forced to drop out. “The first thing I did was email [the letter] to Sexton, and immediately after that, I put it on Facebook,” Parks said. “A few people who previously dropped out contacted me and said thank you for doing this because the same thing happened to me. I even got a message from a student at the University of London.” Not everyone responded positively, however. Some commenters on scribd.com, where her letter was posted, criticized her choice, pointing out the fact that it was ultimately her decision to attend a school that costs approximately $60,000 a year. Parks said she needed New York City and NYU’s gay and queer culture in order to have the college experience she wanted. “The other schools I applied to had programs that weren’t as well suited to me,” she said. “You can’t expect someone who is 16 or 17 to make a truly responsible financial decision.” Parks did not realize the financial impact of her choice until her sophomore year, when she had to live in an apartment because it was cheaper than living on-campus. She also worked part-time to pay for her tuition.
Steinhardt sophomore Kiyomi Taylor said NYU should hold financial aid as priority. “There’s no allotment of university money that can and should be more important than making sure that students aren’t forced to drop out because of a financial reason,” Taylor said. CAS sophomore Michael DeLuca said the university’s financial policies may deter students from applying. “If we want to be a university that attracts students from all socioeconomic backgrounds, we need to provide enough aid to support the diversity,” DeLuca said. Parks said the constant worry about finances took a toll on other aspects of her life. “I had less time to study, less time to have a social life and less time to sleep,” Parks said. “I was eating on two to three dollars a day — a bagel at lunch and a slice of pizza at dinner. Having to go hungry at times made it a lot harder to focus as a student.” But if she could do it all again, she said she would still choose NYU. “I’m still friends with a lot of people here,” Parks said. “I really do miss going to class, having great professors, reading great books and having a designated time for learning.” Sexton has not yet responded to the letter, but the dean of the Gallatin School of Individualized Study has invited Parks to discuss the complications of the financial aid process. Parks said she would not be surprised if she were offered more aid, but she would deny it. Instead of returning to school, she plans to spend the next few months experimenting in the real world to see how she can fare without a degree. Her ultimate goal is to become a professional political organizer and, if need be, she will attend a cheaper school to make that happen. As for now, Parks will continue to advocate for better financial aid at NYU to help other students who are going through similar experiences. Email Tsering Bista at features@nyunews.com.
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health
American dietary guidelines must be updated
By Omar Etman, Adam Fazlibegu and Tess Woosley Deputy Opinion Editors
Fat may not be as unhealthy as once thought. A recent study showed that those who eat a diet higher in fats, excluding trans fat, have a fewer number of cardiovascular risk factors and lose more body fat than those on a low-fat diet. This is a departure from the current federal government’s nutritional guidelines, which are due to be updated in 2015. This fall, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee will host public meetings and finish its review of current scientific evidence for the new report. If the DGAC intends to publish useful, up-to-date guidelines, it must review the new evidence and drastically alter the current nutritional recommendations. This study, which is more comprehensive than most dietary investigations, is effectively the reverse of what most Americans thought was right for their diets. Published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, it drew data from 150 healthy, racially diverse men and women who followed either a strict low-carbohydrate or low-fat diet for one year. The study’s
diet required participants to eat more than 40 percent of their daily calories from fat, which differs significantly from the current federal dietary guidelines. The U.S. government recommends a total fat intake of less than 30 percent of daily caloric consumption. Unlike most diet research, this study did not require participants to count their calories, and instead focused on the sources of those calories. Dariush Mozaffarian, dean of the Friedman School of Nutritional Science and Policy at Tufts University, notes that it is easier for a person to change what they eat rather than cut down the number of calories they consume. Low-carbohydrate diets have existed for decades. In the early 1970s, Robert Atkins introduced Americans to the idea of a high-fat, lowcholesterol diet. In response, the
American Medical Association considered it to be a potential health threat, and Atkins had to argue for his diet at Congressional hearings. A low-carbohydrate diet is threatening to the medical community because the current dietary guidelines are founded on opposite principles. Both the food pyramid and myPlate, which have been taught to American students for years, argues that carbohydrates should be the basis of every healthy diet. Challenging this assumption is challenging decades of accepted scientific opinion, but the DGAC must give these new theories proper consideration. The DGAC is the foremost authority on nutrition. Because the organization is government-run, it has an enormous ability to affect the way Americans eat. When crafting the next round of guidelines, the DGAC should adopt the findings of this recent study. Outdated guidelines benefit no one. When it comes to our health, the status quo is not good enough. Email Omar Etman, Adam Fazlibegu and Tess Woosley at opinion@nyunews.com.
city policy
‘Broken windows’ creates broken trust By Matthew Tessler Contributing Writer
The broken windows policy put in place by the New York Police Department aims to crack down on minor offenses in order to stop people from committing more serious crimes. In theory, by repairing the “broken windows” — small crimes that create the appearance of disorder and lawlessness — larger crimes can be avoided. This means that minor crimes, such as jumping subway turnstiles, loitering, panhandling, public intoxication, riding a bicycle on the sidewalk or selling loose cigarettes, can lead to excessive fines and arrests. For residents of New York City that either are or appear to be black or Latino, this creates an especially big problem. According to a study published by the New York Daily News, roughly 81 percent of the 7.3 million people hit with citations between 2001 and 2013 were black or Latino, yet these groups only make up about 50 percent of New York City’s population. By charging minorities with
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more crimes, the NYPD is reinforcing racial inequality. According to Slate magazine, black and Latino males, when compared to their Caucasian counterparts, “receive harsher sentences, serve greater prison time and are more likely to be convicted.” The effect this mistreatment has on minority communities is astonishing, especially in regard to the relationship between the public and the police force that should be protecting them. The NYPD’s implementation of the broken windows practice is undoubtedly horrible. But, it seems it has been effective enough to justify over a decade of use. The unfair killing of an innocent citizen, however, seemed to turn the tables on the policy. The death was avoidable and
very public. When Eric Garner was choked to death on July 17, in what was later ruled a homicide, real damage occurred. A man was killed for selling untaxed cigarettes. And trust in the police — a force that helps the community every day — was lost. Though the outcomes are not usually fatal, confrontations like Garner’s happen every day. Most often they lead to undue harassment. New Yorkers should not be stopped on the street while walking to work because of supposed suspicion. The broken windows policy has serious consequences. By enforcing a theory based on groundless statistics, the NYPD is abusing its power to maintain peace and neglecting its responsibility to protect the city’s people. The sooner we recognize this and acknowledge it, the sooner we can stop the madness and move toward using a positive force for positive effects. The NYPD must change the broken windows policy in order to regain lost trust. Email Matthew Tessler at opinion@nyunews.com.
staff editorial
People’s Climate March truly for the people
Around 400,000 people participated in the People’s Climate March yesterday, far surpassing the expected turnout of 100,000. The march, scheduled two days before a U.N. summit on climate change, aimed to bring attention to the economic and personal consequences of continued inaction to prevent further climate changes while creating political pressure. The marchers were joined by high-profile environmentalists and political figures such as U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, former Vice President Al Gore, researcher Jane Goodall, actor Leonardo DiCaprio and Mayor Bill de Blasio. The high turnout and inclusive lineup of over 1,500 partnering organizations resulted in an effective march with a clear purpose that garnered significant media attention. Further demonstrations will be needed as the climate debate continues, but the high level of organization for this march should be emulated in future events. The march was divided into six themes in order to tell a story through the threads of today’s climate movement. The participating groups, representing themes such as We Have Solutions and We Know Who is Responsible, lined up along Central Park West before marching through Midtown West. The groups not only provided a narrative for the climate movement, but also offered a place for hundreds of organizations to join together. The use of themes allowed a wide range of groups to participate without being directly related to one another. For example, both scientific and religious groups had their own contingent, which allowed them to support a common goal despite differences in opinions. The rally could be a critical step in the climate movement. Despite campaigns, marches and fundraising, 39.8 billion tons of carbon dioxide were released into the atmosphere last year, 2.3 percent higher than ever before. The main contributors were the United States, China and India, which all increased their emissions at a significantly faster rate than any other nation. Though the United States decreased its emissions over four out of the past five years, there was an increase in last year’s emissions. Given the large role the United States has played in carbon dioxide emissions and the size of the demonstrations today, the Obama administration has a particular responsibility to contribute to a solution at the U.N. summit. In response to yesterday’s march, de Blasio said, “Summits sometimes spark great change — rallies, protests sometimes spark great change. Sometimes they don’t. My sense is that the energy you’re seeing on the streets, the numbers that have amassed here and in other cities around the world suggest something bigger is going on.” While the green campaign is unlikely to immediately achieve most of its goals, it will at least galvanize positive change. The message of the movement has been well-received by politicians and citizens alike, thanks to the scale of the demonstration and the unique organization of themed groups.
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Weekend wrap-up By Alexa Aseel-Fine Contributing Writer
Men’s soccer The men’s soccer team suffered their first loss of the season this weekend. Starting off the week strong, the Violets shut out Hunter College 2-0 on Sept. 17, but were defeated 1-0 by Manhattanville College on Sept. 20. The Manhattanville Valiants scored by a header in traffic off of a wellplaced corner kick on sophomore keeper Lucas Doucette right after the 61st minute. Doucette finished the game with two saves under his belt. The team is now 6-1 and faces a quick turnaround as they play the Merchant Marine Academy this Tuesday, Sept. 23.
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Volleyball coach discusses team’s success By Bobby Wagner Contributing Writer
Currently in her fourth season as head coach of the volleyball team, Jolie Ward has compiled an impressive 70-39 career record. Last year, Ward led the team to the second round of the NCAA Division III championship — their first NCAA appearance since 2010. After a strong weekend with her team going 3-0 in their namesake tournament the Violet Classic, Coach Ward spoke about the team’s progress and what to look out for during the rest of the season. Q: What’s been the most pleasant surprise about the way the team has played so far? A: We have seen many players on the court this season. Everyone has been able to contribute and make an impact. Teams usually don’t have the same depth as we have this year. Q: What’s the best part about coaching at NYU? A: The players make coaching at NYU a rewarding experience. They are all motivated and independent young women that are a pleasure to be around. They have such a diverse set of interests and goals that it makes conversations enjoyable and it is always wonderful to learn about their internships and study abroad experiences.
Women’s soccer swept their two games this week with a 4-1 victory over Ramapo College on Wednesday evening and a 1-0 win over Bard College on Satur-
day afternoon. Saturday’s exciting victory went into overtime, and junior forward Melissa Menta scored the winning goal with an assist by junior midfielder Lexi Clarke. Menta finished the game with a match-high five shots. NYU outshot Bard 17-3 with none of the Raptors’ shots being on goal. The Violets lifted their record to 4-3 on the season with this victory and will take on DeSales University next Saturday, Sept. 27.
Men’s cross country The men’s cross country team participated in the Monmouth Invitational in Holmdel, New Jersey, on Saturday. NYU ran away with first place among six Division III teams by scoring 15 points. Freshman Harrison Scott was NYU’s top finisher. Freshmen Karn Setya, Adrian Zias and Vince Booth all played vital roles in the victory as the Violets had six runners finish in the top 10 of Division III runners.
Q: What are the final team goals you have set for this year? A: [The] team goal is the return to the NCAA tournament with a strong performance in our conference. Q: Are there any funny, personal anecdotes from this year you want to share? A: The only thing I can say is that no one should be surprised to see a player that is typically considered to be serving one role on our team suddenly filling another. We have had setters become hitters and defense specialists work as setters. Anything is possible this season. Email Bobby Wagner at sports@nyunews.com.
Women’s tennis The women’s tennis team competed in day one of the Vassar College Invitational this Saturday. The team played against Vassar College and Connecticut College in both singles and doubles. For the tournament, the Violets went 7-6 in doubles and 14-17 in singles. Sophomore Lalia El Dessouki won her singles match and is now unbeaten in four straight matches. Juniors Madeline King and Alison Wang won both of their doubles matches for the Violets. Email Alexa Aseel-Fine at sports@nyunews.com.
Volleyball sweeps Violet Classic
Q: What’s your favorite moment since you started coaching here? A: Selection to the NCAA tournament was a high point for me and the team. It was a pleasant surprise but something we had worked toward all season. Q: What is something the team needs to improve on going forward? A: Our team has so much potential, so we really need to fine-tune the line up we want to work with going through the rest of the season. Details within our offense and defense will improve once we finalize our starting group.
Women’s cross country The women’s cross country team also competed in the Monmouth Invitational. Like their male counterparts, the Violets snagged first place among six teams with 22 points. Junior Sarah Sisk was the fastest among the Violets, placing fourth among non-Division I runners and 74th overall. The Violets had four runners in the top 10 of Division III runners overall.
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Middle blocker Nicole Frias spikes the ball at the Violet Classic. By Abbas Shahid Contributing Writer The NYU women’s volleyball team secured a 3-0 clean sweep to emerge as the only undefeated squad this weekend at the Violet Classic in the Coles Sports Center. After winning the three matches against SUNY Oneonta, Sarah Lawrence College and SUNY Potsdam this weekend, the Violets improved their overall record to 11-4, with an exceptional home record of 7-1. The team must continue on this path if it is to make a strong challenge in the NCAA Tournament. Senior middle blocker Allie Williams said the team needs to become acquainted with its new positions, as well as its new lineup. “As a team, our main goal is
to make NCAA again and to go further than we did last year,” Williams said. “To do that, we need to perform well in our upcoming conference games. We have a lot of starters who are learning new positions, which speaks to our versatility, but is also a huge challenge.” Williams herself is playing on the right side for the first time this season. The team beat SUNY Oneonta and Sarah Lawrence in the first two matches of the Classic. Sophomore libero MaTia Hughes picked up 14 digs against Oneonta while senior setter/opposite Katie Robinson and freshman setter Kristine Taves registered six aces against Sarah Lawrence. “My individual goals include helping the team make adjust-
ments faster on the court based on the opposing side, and expanding my serve receive skills to help create a fortified back line,” Robinson said. Against SUNY Potsdam on Sunday, the Violets managed to win the first two sets and bounced back after dropping the third. Despite losing the third set after changes from the bench, Robinson said the team was well-equipped and had enough depth to continue their weekend dominance, whoever the coach selected to play. “I think we have been steadily making improvements in our game and adjusting quickly to lineup changes,” Robinson said. “I think from this point forward our performance will definitely start ramping up as we begin to solidify one lineup on the court. Our non-starters have a lot of depth and our starters rely on them to come in and do the job if whoever is on the court isn’t performing.” If the last few matches are any indicator, the team seems to be adjusting. The Violets have matches coming up against Ramapo College, United States Coast Guard Academy, Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and Brooklyn College on Sept. 26 and 27 at the Stevens Invitational in Hoboken, New Jersey. They will need to be at their best once again to come away with wins and improve their away record, which will be crucial to their overall success. Email Abbas Shahid at sports@nyunews.com.