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UNIVERSITY FINANCES
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Pilot program to expand NYU aid
Search committee narrows candidates
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Thomas Houseago’s installation “Moun Room” at Hauser & Wirth offers attendees an immersive experience.
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DINING
Classes teach savory options to try at home
It is not easy to cook a gourmet meal at home, but classes at some of New York City’s finest restaurants may help you get one step closer. Whether you want to gain more experience or you are desperate to learn a few tips, the city is home to numerous cooking schools and classes that will convince you to throw out your microwave meals and start using your stove. The Natural Gourmet Institute is based around the art of creating healthy cuisine, so you know that your experience
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will be full of natural foods. During the weekdays, the institute offers a Chef’s Training Program, which allows aspiring chefs to gain a health-conscious culinary education. On weeknights and weekends, it serves as a school for individuals who are interested in taking specialized classes. Natural Gourmet Institute, located at 48 W. 21st St., is equipped with top-notch kitchens and equipment that guarantees the most professional experience. Each class is taught by an accomplished chef, many of whom have produced
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By CAROLINE OGULNICK Staff Writer
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SWIMMING AND DIVING
Captain looks forward to strong season By BOBBY WAGNER Staff Writer
Senior captain Jerry Crowley is one of the main forces driving the early success of the swimming and diving team. He was named Athlete of the Week by NYU Athletics for the week of Nov. 9, about a month into the season. Thus far, the Violets have an impressive 6-0 record and have won in convincing fashion. Crowley, a CAS senior, is majoring in computer science and double minoring in business studies and web programming and application. He has had a passion for swimming since an early age and has taken the time to cultivate his
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NYU’s Office of Financial Aid announced Nov. 16 that it would allow certain undocumented immigrant applicants to apply for financial aid as part of a new pilot program. NYU spokesman John Beckman said the policy will affect undocumented applicants graduating from New York State high schools who are applying to NYU for fall 2015. “NYU is very pleased to be starting a pilot program this year to offer institutional scholarship aid on par with what we offer to U.S. students to eligible undocumented students from New York,” Beckman said in an email on Nov. 17. “We believe NYU offers a great education, and we hope this will make it a bit easier for undocumented young men and women from New York to attend NYU. We’re sympathetic to their circumstances and the difficulties they face.”
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specialties in the pool. “I’ve been swimming competitively since I was around 8 years old,” he said. “I specialize in sprint freestyle and butterfly, so I mainly swim the 50-, 100- and 200-yard freestyle, and the 50and 100-yard butterfly.” In a team of about 70 swimmers, it can be easy to blend in and ride the success of the team as a whole. But Crowley has stood out, especially in his junior campaign when he set the Palladium Natatorium record in the 50-yard freestyle and earned UAA Athlete of the Week four times. He also earned Honorable
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The Presidential Search Committee met last night to look at a list of over 200 nominations for the next NYU president. At a meeting earlier on Nov. 17 with WSN, NYU Local, WNYU and On Century Avenue, chair of the Board of Trustees William Berkley and search coordinator Ellen Schall spoke about the characteristics of the nominees. “We have over 200 nominated people, people of color, men and women, people with stellar academic backgrounds, with professional backgrounds, wide range of experiences,” Berkley said. “Whereas we were concerned about our pool when we started, we’re very pleased with not just the quality of the pool, but the quantity of the pool, so we’re going to end up making some arbitrary cuts to bring it down to a more manageable level.” Berkley and Schall said there is no definitive timeline for the completion of the selection, but interviews will be conducted with the final 15 to 20 candidates. “We have our own goals to try to move this along, but artificial goals don’t get you anywhere,” Berkley said. “So I think finding the right person is really important and the right person may have their own time constraints which is an issue.” Schall said the nominations came from faculty, administration, students, staff and alumni through online submissions, as well as an independent search firm. Though Schall said the majority of nominations came from members of the community, Berkley noted most of the nominees are outside of the university. Berkley said as the selection pool narrows, public communication about the nominees will
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Netflix special brings laughs “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” star Chelsea Peretti offers poignant commentary in her new special. STORY on PG. 5
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War on drugs debated at event By SUEBIN KIM Staff Writer
The increased use of drugs among youth and the effectiveness of the war on drugs drove a discussion between two experts on Nov. 17. The NYU chapters of the American Constitution Society and Students for a Sensible Drug Policy hosted “If Not Criminal Law, What Do We Do About Pot?” The event featured Joanne Naughton, a retired detective and member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, and Lorenzo Jones, executive director of the A Better Way Foundation. NYU Law professor James Jacobs was the moderator. Naughton said despite the implementation of stricter drug reform policies and the decrease in drug prices in the past decades, drug use, strength and availability have increased. “An effective drug policy should cause drug use to decrease, yet, in the 1960s only 2 percent of the population had ever used illegal drugs,” Naughton said. “Today, 46 percent of the population over 12 years of age has used illegal drugs.” Jones said the system should pay attention to the public health options available to drug users rather than focus on punishment and incarceration.
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Joanne Naughton (left) and Lorenzo Jones spoke about drug policy. “Legislators say to us, ‘Drugs are stronger now, so we need stronger laws,’” Jones said. “No, that’s dumb. In reality, we need stronger public health options.” Naughton said the war on drugs must not be seen as a criminal justice issue. “The use of drugs and the abuse of drugs is a medical and social issue, not a criminal justice issue,” Naughton said. “We’ve spent many, many years proving that making drugs a criminal justice issue has not gotten rid of the problem and has not gotten rid of drug use. We advocate regulating and legalizing all these substances.” A student asked what argument anti-legalization legislators use most when organizations fight their efforts against drug reform. Naughton said there is never a logical argument presented to her. “There is no logic to what we’re doing if you really think about it,” Naughton said. “We talk about controlled substances — that’s an oxymoron. These substances cannot be controlled as long as they’re illegal. Who’s controlling them? The cartels and the criminals.” Naughton said the problem of prescription drug abuse is very
apparent in the United States and the issue must be addressed with the medical system in mind. “We tighten up the restrictions on prescription drugs so much that many people, when they can’t get their prescription, are going for heroin,” Naughton said. “That is something we’ve seen. There does have to be a medical model for it and not a criminal justice model. We have to get the medical profession involved.” David Angelatos, member of the executive board of the American Constitution Society and graduate student at the NYU School of Law, said the issue of the war on drugs is important to talk about because of the immense potential for positive change. “I think to legalize drugs and institute a new system is arguable the biggest single positive change we can make in America today,” Angelatos said. “I don’t think it would cure all the ills of the criminal justice system, but I think it would go a long way toward promoting racial justice and the civil liberties issues.” Email Suebin Kim at news@nyunews.com.
War journalist depicts challenges By MEHER VASWANI Contributing Writer
Freelance reporter and author of “The Secret Sky” Atia Abawi has reported from the heart of conflicts in the Middle East and Asia. Abawi described some of her experiences during an event at NYU’s Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute on Nov. 17. Abawi, the daughter of Afghan immigrants, said she knew early on that conflict journalism was her true calling. Since starting at CNN Media Operations, Abawi has covered historic events including Benazir Bhutto’s assassination in Pakistan and the war in Iraq. She discussed the challenges of covering war, especially as a woman. “Being a woman in a war zone is very challenging at times, depending on the country you are in, and Afghanistan is one of those countries that becomes a big challenge, especially growing up with the freedoms you have in America,” Abawi said. “You have to put those freedoms aside at times.” Abawi described the obstacles she encountered during her years in Afghanistan. She was required to cover up to the extent that she was publicly chastised for wearing a shirt that was
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Atia Abawi (left) shared her experiences in conflict reporting. not long enough to conceal her wrists. She also found her safety in jeopardy both in war zones and professional environments. She described one incident in which her own colleague plotted to have her raped. “We had a local producer at the time who wasn’t very happy about having a female boss when I came in,” Abawi said. “At first he tried to ruin me, but it didn’t work — it backfired — and when that didn’t work in his mind he thought, ‘Well if she gets raped, she’ll leave.’” Despite these challenges, Abawi said she found it advantageous that people were more comfortable approaching her because she was a woman. Abawi recalled her toughest experience to be living life on
embedded within the U.S. armed forces, where she had to carry a backpack weighing 150 pounds as she stood in the line of fire. Abawi said she, along with other female journalists, earned the respect of the armed forces because she lived in the same conditions they did. “You are doing it with them,” Abawi said. “They see that you are jumping off the helicopter with them. You’re running with them, you’re stepping on that IED that didn’t go off with them.” Maria Ines Ferre, who facilitated the conversation with Abawi, said she was excited to learn more about these challenges because they give news reports a more personal perspective. “It’s one thing to see somebody on television, to watch the reports, to read the stories, but it’s another thing to understand what they’re witnessing,” Ferre said. SPS alumna Joy Yokum said as a young woman, she found Abawi’s discussion to be inspiring. “It is amazing to see such a powerful woman so accomplished at such a young age,” Yokum said. “She is incredibly brave and is leading the way for other women behind her.” Email Meher Vaswani at news@nyunews.com.
follow standard practice for highlevel job search committees. “The search committee will generally not have a lot of transparency going forward, and that’s not because we want it,” Berkley said. “It’s because the candidates want it. If you choose from the right pool, they all have really important jobs, they all are wellemployed and they don’t want people to know they’re looking for jobs.” After 27 listening sessions for students, faculty and staff, the search process is closed to outside input. CAS professor Allen Mincer, who attended multiple listening sessions, said he hopes what was said at the sessions will be taken into account. “When they consider candidates, I’m hoping that there’ll have shared priorities,” Mincer said. “I hope that priorities that we put were important to us — they will understand why those are still important and certainly make them their priorities too.” Berkley said the committee drafted a job profile of the next
president based on the comments from the sessions. This profile will be finalized and presented to the NYU community later this week. Berkley emphasized that the new president ideally would have experience with fundraising and teaching, but would also value the global expansion that NYU President John Sexton has heralded. Berkley said the university is not planning to change its global position. “The university is what it is,” Berkley said. “We are a global network university. That’s where we’re starting from ... We’re going to look for a president who has insight and understanding of where we are and what we are, and the board thinks it’s not in a bad position.” The selected candidate will be the 16th president of the university. NYU spokesman John Beckman said Sexton will return to the School of Law as a faculty member following the end of his tenure. Email Emily Bell and Nicole Brown at editor@nyunews.com.
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According to the Office of Financial Aid’s website, undocumented immigrant applicants can apply for financial aid packages using their parents’ individual taxpayer identification numbers. Beckman added that this new program is being implemented largely thanks to the lobbying efforts of the Dream Team at NYU. “This effort actually begins, we’re proud to say, with a group of NYU students who call themselves the Dream Team who came to the Admissions and Financial Aid office and challenged us to do better by these young men and women,” Beckman said. “This pilot is a tribute, to no small extent, to those students’ passion and compassion.” Tisch senior Sandra Honigman, a core Dream Team member, said the group, which authored the policy change, was happy to hear the news. “For the past year the NYU Dream Team has been talking with administrators about implementing the financial aid to be available for undocumented students at NYU,” Honigman said. “After some talking with some of the administrations, including Randall Deike and Lynn Higginbotham, we were able to come to a compromise about what should be done and right now we are very pleased to say that something is actually being done.”
Honigman added that, as it stands, the program is still in a pilot phase and therefore only applies to students applying for the 2015-2016 academic year. Professor Cristina Beltrán said the new policy is a good first step, but there is more to be done to address the issue of student debt. “The change in NYU’s policies is testimony to the efforts of the NYU Dream Team and the organizing of undocumented activists and their allies,” Beltrán said. “It’s a great first step. Of course, the larger issue of student debt and the rising cost of tuition at private universities like NYU still remains a problem in need of a solution.” Honigman also said the financial aid offered to undocumented applicants will not impact the university’s larger financial aid calculations. “Undocumented financial aid is coming from a different fund; it is separate from the documented fund,” Honigman said. “In the end there are very few undocumented students applying so it really shouldn’t affect NYU students’ financial aid. It is just creating the opportunity for more students to apply here and be able to afford it.” Additional reporting by Valentina Duque Bojanini. Email them at news@nyunews.com.
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Order secret menu items at chains By KENDALL LEVISON Staff Writer
With all of the dining options around NYU, it is hard to imagine getting stuck in a food rut. Some restaurants, however, offer an easy way to change up your takeout routine should you find yourself getting bored with the usual options. Many student favorites offer secret, under-the-radar menu items. Chipotle is the perfect place for the secret menu novice to begin, because almost every ingredient on their menu can be seen behind the counter while ordering. While some Tex-Mex classics might be missing from Chipotle’s official menu, many can be hacked from existing items, including a nacho dish, which is essentially a burrito bowl with chips instead of rice. One of the most popular secret items is the quesarito — you can order it by name, or ask for a quesadilla and pile on your chosen burrito toppings. In addition to increasing the burrito’s already enormous size, the melted cheese from the quesadilla ties the whole meal together. Some fans are so obsessed with the restaurant’s secret menu that there is even the Chipotle Se-
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Five Guys offers a patty melt on its secret menu. cret Menu iPhone app. If you prefer your secret menu items with a side of fries, Five Guys is the place to go. While employees at the location at 56 W. 14th St. may claim not to know about some rumored hidden items, like well done fries or cheese fries, they are happy to make you a patty melt. Order a grilled cheese and add a burger patty to recreate this diner classic. At Five Guys, this item starts with a hamburger bun being toasted on a griddle. Two slices of American cheese are melted on top, and then a burger is sandwiched between with whichever of their many toppings you want — grilled onions and mushrooms are highly recommended. Drinks are not left out of the
secret menu craze — Jamba Juice seems to have more smoothies on their hidden menu then their regular menu. Roxanne James, a Jamba employee who works at the store at 4 Union Square S., said the best drink on the secret menu is the White Gummy Bear. “It’s got mango, peach juice and all the sherbets — lime, raspberry, pineapple, orange,” James said. James also said they can make almost anything a customer wants. The only problems come from ingredients that are used for only certain seasonal items. “People come in and ask for watermelon or kiwi, but we just don’t have it,” James said. No matter where you go, ordering a secret menu item does have one rule — be polite. Understand that not every employee is familiar with the hidden menu items, and that during peak hours you might be asked to order something simpler. As long as this is kept in mind, secret menus can be the perfect way to try something new at a place you already love. Email Kendall Levison at dining@nyunews.com.
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Sunflower seed butter serves as a substitiute in a classic PB&J.
Unique alternatives to peanut butter By CICEK EREL Web Managing Editor
Peanut butter is a staple food that does not seem to be going anywhere. But, the standard spread can be swapped for tasty alternatives. Here is what you can do with a few unusual butters that have been gaining popularity, as well as where to find them in New York.
Almond Butter Almond butter has already become a staple in many people’s diets, especially for those with peanut allergies. While it is not as sweet and creamy as peanut butter, this substitute spread has a rich taste and contains a relatively high concentration of nutrients that will keep you satisfied until your next meal. For an almond butter with a unique flavor, try Barney Butter Almond Butter with Cocoa and Coconut ($9.99) from Whole Foods Market. You can easily incorporate this spread into your daily routine by adding one tablespoon to a breakfast smoothie.
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several cookbooks and attended prestigious cooking schools. The classes at NGI cover almost everything one would need to know about healthy cooking as well as about gourmet cooking in general. Upcoming classes include Vibrant Vegan Vegetable Dishes, Seasonal Vegetarian Sides for the Holidays and A Traditional Thanksgiving. Depending on the type of class, the number of available spots varies. Most sessions are between $100 and $130 and are four hours long. You can also explore other opportunities, such as Friday Dinners and Certificate Programs. Pizza may be a bit more indulgent, but places such as the Pizza a Casa Pizza School teach students how to make this favorite dish. The school, whose name translates to ‘pizza at home,’ began in Mark and Jenny Bello’s home kitchen, and in 2010 the couple decided to open up shop on the Lower East Side at 31 Grand St. Pizza
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Pizza a Casa gives students the opportunity to make New York-style pizza. a Casa is not just any cooking class — it is a New York City pizza-making experience. By attending one of their classes, you will learn the secrets to the perfect New York style pizza. The pizzas are even cooked in an electric oven, so that students can recreate the specialty at home. The school is just big enough to fit the instructors, students, ingredients and equipment, which gives the space a homey feel. Each four-hour class has between 12 and 16 students, and is priced at $165 a person or $295 per couple for the couples class. They also offer a Pasta-Making Workshop for the
same price, which is currently only available for couples. In addition, Pizza a Casa does private events that can host up to 24 people. Pizza a Casa ensures fresh and accessible ingredients. Their cheese comes from the infamous Di Palo’s Italian Specialty Shop in Little Italy, their tomatoes are from Coluccio & Sons in Brooklyn and other necessities come from local markets. When you go to Pizza a Casa, you, like the over 20,000 graduates, will be provided with the freshest traditional New York City pizza experience. Email Caroline Ogulnick at dining@nyunews.com.
Although cashew butter does not contain as much protein or fiber as almond butter, it is still an ideal alternative to peanut butter because of its extra creamy texture and complex flavor. Stir one tablespoon of cashew butter into oatmeal or include the spread in a homemade granola bar recipe. Try 365 Everyday Value Creamy Cashew Butter ($7.99) from Whole Foods Market for its lightly roasted cashew flavor.
Speculoos Cookie Butter Speculoos cookies have long been a traditional holiday treat in European countries, but crushing them to create a sweet and spicy spread is a recent development that has taken American food culture by storm. While cookie butter is more comparable to Nutella than peanut butter, the spread can still be used in sandwiches or as a
dip for fruit and pretzels. Trader Joe’s Speculoos Cookie Butter ($3.69) is reminiscent of gingerbread cookies, and drizzling it on waffles or pancakes makes for a gingery twist.
Sunflower Seed Butter Sunflower seed butter might be an unexpected substitute for peanut butter, but it is particularly appealing for those who require a completely nut-free option. While its flavor is surprisingly similar to that of peanut butter, sunflower seed butter has a very strong earthy taste. If you are looking for a sweeter variety to satisfy your taste buds, try Trader Joe’s Sunflower Seed Butter ($4.99). For a unique take on a classic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, try this recipe for a grilled sunflower seed butter and jelly sandwich. If you want another option, the sunflower seed butter can easily be swapped out for any of the butters mentioned above. Ingredients 2 slices whole wheat bread 2 tbsp. sunflower seed butter 2 tbsp. fruit jelly 1/4 cup cinnamon granola Directions 1. Spread sunflower seed butter on one slice of bread and jelly on the other. 2. Sprinkle granola over the slice coated with sunflower seed butter. 3. Flip the slice coated with jelly onto the other to close the sandwich. Gently press to flatten. 4. Heat on a nonstick pan over medium heat. 5. Place the sandwich in the pan and grill until the bread is toasted, about two minutes. 6. Using a flat spatula, carefully flip the sandwich and grill for another two minutes. 7. Remove from heat and serve immediately. Email Cicek Erel at cerel@nyunews.com.
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‘Moun Room’ offers immersive gallery experience By MARY ANN ODETE Contributing Writer
Thomas Houseago’s new installation “Moun Room” could be looked at as the coolest play fort ever. For a young child, or anyone who loves a good fort, “Moun Room” is fun to explore. There are multiple points of exit and entry into the installation at Hauser & Wirth, though most are unusable because the piece is too fragile. The farther in visitors go, the more contained and peaceful it feels. In the past, Houseago has made sculptures of the human body, marking “Moun Room” as a departure from his usual style. About two years in the making, “Moun Room” is now a reality for Houseago. The spheres and crescents placed in various parts of the piece highlight the moon
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Thomas Houseago uses lunar imagery in his new installation “Moun Room.” imagery. It is very gratifying to wander through the sculpture, and each time one walks through it, some undiscovered detail re-
veals itself. From the outside, the walls look rough and unfinished, but the inside walls at the core of the piece have smooth carvings.
Email Mary Ann Odete at arts@nyunews.com.
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Oscar entry gives powerful love story
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“The Circle,” Switzerland’s submission for Best Foreign Language Film at this year’s Academy Awards, sheds light on a little-known yet monumental moment in the history of European gay rights. Though the events in the film are powerful, director Stefan Haupt’s choice to use the docudrama format bars the audience from achieving the deepest possible emotional connection with the film’s content. “The Circle” tells the true story of the events surrounding the influential organization and gay magazine of the same name, founded in Zurich in 1942. Set in the mid-1950s, the film focuses on school teacher Ernst Ostertag (Matthias Hungerbühler), who joins The Circle and falls in love with Röbi Rapp (Sven Schelker), a young, crossdressing cabaret singer. The only gay magazine to remain in circulation in Europe during World War II, The Circle was powerful within the gay community. The magazine spurred a subculture, involving secret meetings and parties where Ostertag and Rapp met and fell in love. But when a number of murders occurred within the gay community, including one of the members of The Circle, unwanted attention was drawn from the media and the authorities. The magazine
When first walking into the room where Houseago’s new sculpture is displayed, “Moun Room” seems distant and over-
bearing, similar to the moon itself. The structure is made of three chambers and, by going through each chamber, the piece seems to grow but still retains an intimate atmosphere. The innermost chamber feels as if it has a gravitational pull to it. While the piece may come off as fairly bland-looking, the experience of walking through it is intriguing. Installation art often allows onlookers to immerse themselves in the work. For fans of Houseago, this is a piece definitely worth seeing. Even for those unfamiliar with his work, “Moun Room” is immersive, both physically and figuratively. “Moun Room” in on view at Hauser & Wirth, 511 W. 18th St., through Jan. 17.
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“The Circle” was submitted to the Academy Awards by Switzerland. was put in danger and members of the gay community were forced to live in fear and repression. Amid the oppression, Ostertag and Rapp struggled to balance their new relationship with the fight for gay rights. Haupt attempts to blend the traditional film format with that of a documentary. Re-enacted scenes intersect with real-life footage of Ostertag and Rapp reflecting on the events depicted in the film. While the result is messy, it is difficult to blame Haupt for trying. The real-life Ostertag and Rapp, now both in their 80s and the first same-sex couple to be married in Switzerland, are extraordinarily charming. Their scenes rarely add much insight, however, and they disrupt the flow of the film. The acting in “The Circle” is incredibly strong, particularly from the two leads. Hungerbühler’s performance as Ostertag, who is shy and lives much of his life in secrecy, is both subtle and enthralling. In a role that could have easily resulted in overacting, Schelker manages to avoid falling into
this trap while still engaging the audience as the flamboyant, vulnerable Rapp. The actors, in conjunction with a strong script, are more than capable of carrying the film as a period piece alone. The film would have been more emotionally engaging without the archival footage, because just as viewers find themselves captivated by the unfolding drama, the documentary format kills the momentum. The result is jarring and inhibits the viewer’s ability to become emotionally invested. As much as the docudrama format misses the mark, the story behind “The Circle” is powerful and inspiring. The cuts to the real-life Ostertag and Rapp add very little, but the couple’s charisma prevents these scenes from being totally worthless. All of these elements make “The Circle” a well-crafted and deeply moving film that will surely be a strong contender for an Oscar nomination. Email Jena Keahon at film@nyunews.com.
This generation has a new female heroine, and her name is Chelsea Peretti. The Netflix comedy special “Chelsea Peretti: One of the Greats” is truthful and undeniably relatable to millennials everywhere. Peretti, who stars as the outgoing and witty Gina on Fox’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” gives her comedic commentary on everything from the #nomakeup tag on Instagram to her desire for a fulfilling marriage. Peretti’s humor is over-the-top in a satirical way, which adds to her effortless charm. “One of the Greats” begins with an intro that looks like it was taken from the deleted scenes of “Fast and Furious.” Peretti zooms down the San Francisco streets on a motorcycle while a grizzled, overly serious voice-over narrates her journey to the theater. This segment sets the tone for the hilarious hour that ensues. From her first few minutes on stage, it is evident that the live audience and the Netflix audience are seeing different perspectives of the act. The Netflix audience can look inside Peretti’s mind as various edits show her in the audience or off-stage in a clown costume, mocking herself as a strange version of herself. “One of the Greats” in some ways plays out like a stylized sitcom, one where the in-house audience is also a part of the production. Every cut to the audience is planned and adds to the humor in a bizarre way. Clips of dogs, babies, people sipping tea and even strange janitors interrupt the performance on stage to add their own comedic
reactions. It is like a kitschy alternate reality, showcasing that the comedy does not stop where the stage ends, but continues into the velvet seats of the arena. While Peretti is open and spews out what is on her mind for her audience’s pleasure, she adds relatable commentary for the modern world. She fearlessly states her opinions on various topics, such as what she dubs “comment culture” and online bullying. In one bit, she makes her audience imagine all of the inventions that would not have happened if people were allowed to comment on social media when Einstein was around. She says that he would have gotten picked on for his “Jew-ness” and mocked for not figuring out the theory of relativity in a timely manner. Through all of the raunchiness and political incorrectness, it is impossible to not be charmed by her truthful perspective on today’s society. In addition to the incisive commentary, Peretti also showcases her emotional side when she states that she is in love. She is open about her life and her father’s various marriages, and expresses her wish to have a happy life and a long and loving marriage. She covers these desires with humor, but it is endearing to see a confident woman unveil her secret dreams and pains — “I want to be a good person,” she says at one point in front of hundreds of people. One will find an array of unpredictability in “One of the Greats,” a sarcastic title that holds some form of truth. Peretti is a rare comedic gem who puts on a truly unforgettable performance. Email Sidney Butler at entertainment@nyunews.com.
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UNIVERSITY POLICY
Disability accommodations need reassessment By CHRISTINA COLEBURN Opinion Editor
Discussions and resources regarding the rights of students with disabilities in higher education are inadequate, particularly regarding psychiatric disorders. Under the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation Act, public colleges and private universities that receive federal assistance are prohibited from discriminating against people with disabilities — which is estimated to be about 11 percent of undergraduates in the United States. To ensure that programs are fully accessible to students with documented disabilities, universities are required to provide “reasonable modifications” in their procedures and policies for qualifiying students. An accommodation request would be considered unreasonable if it substantially changed curriculum functions, posed an undue financial or administrative burden or directly threatened others’ health or safety. Finding an appropriate modification to account for a psychiatric disorder can be difficult, evinced by discrepancies in protocol. Colleges must reassess standards of reasonable modification for students with psychiatric illnesses. Determining what constitutes a rea-
sonable modification for individuals with psychiatric illnesses can present distinct challenges. In many cases, physical disabilities can be more easily observable and learning impairments largely manifest themselves in educational settings, which can make granting accommodations more straightforward. The protocols for requesting a modification reflect these differences. Some schools, like the University of Chicago, have separate protocols based on disability type, the form for psychiatric illnesses being most complicated. Conversely, NYU uses one simplistic application set for all disabilities with slight variation in documentation procedure. Both protocol styles can be problematic for students with psychiatric illnesses. In the case of NYU, the disclosure may be insufficient to assign a fitting modification. In addition to questions of proper disclosure, an overlapping issue exists in the ensuing accommodations.
NYU offers modifications like extra time for in-class assignments, notetakers, alternative book formats and testing environments with reduced distractions. While these modifications may be helpful for individuals with other types of disabilities, many of them would not account for the toll psychiatric disorders take outside of the classroom. It could be helpful for disability specialists at universities to have an increased advocacy role, as third-party line communication can help make professors more aware of when students’ symptoms complicate class performance. Students who battle depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder and other conditions have difficulty functioning academically. Traditional accommodations like an alternative book format would be insufficient to counter the impairment. Universities, including NYU, must reconsider what constitutes a reasonable accommodation for students with psychiatric illness, as current accommodations may not effectively account for their disabilities. Standards of reasonable modification must expand to account for external factors that impact class performance. Email Christina Coleburn at ccoleburn@nyunews.com.
MEDIA
Journalism needs a Netflix to innovate By TOMMY COLLISON Staff Writer
Two big things happened last week. I was hospitalized for exhaustion and dehydration, which meant I stayed in bed and watched Netflix more than usual, and I met with my academic advisor and decided to major in journalism. I began to wonder if an aggregation service could revolutionize journalism as Netflix has done for television. The journalism industry’s problems are so well established that a friend of mine made a dress out of old newspapers smeared with fake blood last Halloween, calling herself the death of print media. A Netflix for journalism where people pay for on-demand access to content from several providers could give journalism a surge. The Pew Research Center reports that the number of Americans reading print newspapers continues to fall. In 2012, only 23 percent of Americans said they regularly read a print newspaper, falling from 41 percent in the previous decade. Worse for the industry’s future, research has found
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that print media readership is lowest among young people — the demographic most likely to have a Netflix subscription. For a flat fee, Netflix users can access TV shows and movies from many distributors, such as Warner Brothers, New Line Cinema and the BBC. Compare this to the current state of journalism subscriptions: If a reader wants to subscribe to Wired, The New York Times and The New Yorker, they pay a separate fee for each publication — even if the same distributor publishes multiple magazines. The app doing the most interesting work in this arena is Flipboard. With it, users select topics they are interested in, such as fashion, marketing and technology, and the app shows articles related to those topics. The app also allows readers to see ar-
ticles from specific content sources, such as ESPN. However, users still need an existing paid subscription to read certain articles. A more efficient model for reading news online might be for a service to negotiate with newspapers directly, allowing consumers to read stories from various sources for one price. Readers would pay only for that service, not for each individual subscription. It is clearly time to examine alternate distribution models. Given that most major newspapers are published by only a handful of media corporations, the industry is ripe for centralized distribution. If consumers could pay a flat fee to access quality journalism from several sources, the industry could be rejuvenated. The current model is clunky and overly complex — some news outlets have a paywall, others offer subscriptiononly content. To survive, the journalism industry needs to streamline. It is time for media conglomerates to acknowledge this and innovate. Email Tommy Collison at opinion@nyunews.com.
STAFF EDITORIAL
Search committee must listen to community
Chair of the Board of Trustees William Berkley and presidential search coordinator Ellen Schall spoke with representatives from WSN, NYU Local, WNYU and On Century Avenue on Nov. 17 to discuss what the search committee is looking for in the next university president. The search process is entering its second phase — the pool of candidates is now being narrowed from more than 200 nominees — marking the end of 27 listening sessions. While it is encouraging to see progress, it is becoming increasingly clear that the search committee needs to put a higher priority on the opinions of the student body. Describing NYU’s future as a global institution, Berkley was conservative. “The university is what it is,” he said. “We are a global network university. That’s where we’re starting from. We’re going to not change that particularly at the moment ... We’re happy with where we are.” His comments suggest that the next president will not make changes to NYU or its current expansion course — changes that much of the student body would like to see. NYU President John Sexton’s most recent years in office have been contentious, culminating in votes of no confidence in 2013. NYU’s lackluster financial aid has faced similar criticism, exacerbated by the letter published by a Gallatin undergraduate no longer able to afford tuition. Whoever NYU’s next president is cannot afford to ignore the legitimate grievances of faculty and students. Another criticism of the search has been its lack of transparency. The listening sessions, offering no new information or procedural transparency, barred press form attending. It is understandable that the search committee must maintain a certain level of confidentiality for the candidates as they proceed, but what is most worrisome is the search’s lack of openness up to this point. Worse, no timeline will be given for the completion of the selection, further excluding the community from the process. The presidential search committee is simply not interested in addressing the issues important to the community. They know that we want change, but they have all but stated that they will not give it to us. We should not be content with a president who will keep the university as it was. We want a president who can help us improve, who can come into office open to the concerns of students and faculty. We need a president who will listen to us. If the search committee does not consider our opinions as they go through the nominations, it is unlikely the new president will reflect the sentiments of our community, either.
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Rivals differ among NYU teams
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Mention All-America Honors. Looking forward to this season, Crowley has lofty goals, both for the team and for himself. “I see winning the UAA championship as a huge possibility for this team,” he said. “I also hope to send as many kids as possible to NCAAs, where I think we can place in the top 10 this year. Personally I just want to score as many points as I can for the team in both the UAA and NCAA championships.” Crowley has also made countless memories with his “one huge happy family,” which have made his experiences at NYU much more enjoyable. Crowley said one of his favorite moments was during a team retreat to Florida in his freshman year, which gave him the opportunity to bond with fellow swimmers. In the world outside the pool,
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Senior Jerry Crowley is leading his team to success this season. Crowley spends some of his free time studying cars. He is a selfproclaimed car nut who enjoys tinkering and fixing things from his iPhone all the way to the ’67 Jaguar XKE. Crowley is just one of the many great personalities in NYU Athletics to attain the big “C” for captain. His swimming and diving team hits the pool next on Dec. 5, when they travel to East Meadow, New York to compete in the Eastern Collegiate Athletic Conference championships. Email Bobby Wagner at sports@nyunews.com.
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Every team at every school has a rival. At NYU, while there are some similarities in the opinions of student athletes as to the biggest rival, there are also some differences between teams. The women’s soccer team has just finished the regular season with an 11-6-2 record and earned a spot in the NCAA tournament. Senior forward Cami Crawford immediately thought of Washington University in St. Louis as the team’s top rival and was backed up by her teammates. This selection is not much of a surprise, as the Violets had not defeated the Bears since 2011 until Crawford scored an incredible four goals to give NYU the win on Nov. 2 of this year. The wrestling team has gotten off to a tremendous start this season with a 4-0 reacord after duals with King’s College, University of Scranton, Wilkes University and Elizabethtown College. Junior Matt Eulau said the team’s rivals are dependent on location, as well as talent.
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“Our rivalries are usually Stevens Tech because of location and Chicago because they’re our toughest competition in the UAA,” Eulau said. The men’s fencing team began its season with a victory, defeating Stevens Tech 17-10. Junior Evan Accardi said the team has a few big rivals each year. “Traditionally, our biggest rival is Columbia, but Brandeis and Sacred Heart are also big rivals,” he said. The women’s basketball team won its Tip-Off tournament on Nov. 15 and 16. Sophomore center/forward Emily Rowe echoed the women’s soccer team, expressing a similar rivalry with Washington University in St. Louis. “They are a very competitive and skilled team,” Rowe said. “They win league consistently throughout the years, but we want to change that this year.” Similarly, the men’s basketball team cited Washington University in St. Louis as a standout rival. A preseason poll ranked NYU second in the UAA, and the team finished second at the Tip-Off Tournament after narrowly losing the championship game to
Union College. “All the teams in our conference we look forward to playing and competing against because league play means everything,” sophomore guard Joe Timmes said. “I would say, though, that Washington University in St. Louis stands out because they have traditionally been at the top of the UAA and this year they were nationally ranked in the preseason top 25.” Junior guard Max Ralby also expressed the strength of their division and the multiple teams that are routinely difficult to play. “Every game is a big one for us, and that’s the mindset we try to have,” he said. “I would say our biggest rivals are the teams in the UAA with us. Every UAA game is an absolute gut-check game and each win is earned. In my two years, I have yet to beat Emory and University of Chicago, which are two of the top teams in our conference, so I will definitely be looking forward to playing those opponents.” Email Kyle Luther at sports@nyunews.com.