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By SAM DEL ROWEStaff Writer

When controversial designer John Galliano took over as creative director of the leg-endary fashion house Maison Martin Margiela, the industry was skeptical, but anticipa-tion was high. Galliano, who has served as head designer at both Givenchy and Chris-tian Dior, was dismissed from the latter in 2011 on account of ethnically disparaging re-marks for which he has pub-licly atoned. In the aftermath of this controversy, Galliano lay low until the late Oscar de la Renta offered him tem-porary residency at his design studio in 2013. Surprisingly, in October 2014, Galliano

became creative director at Margiela, marking his formal return to fashion. On Jan. 12, Galliano debuted his first col-lection for Margiela at London Collections: Men.

Aside from the obvious worry surrounding Galliano’s his-tory, a lot of the anticipation surrounding his assignment at Margiela stemmed from how odd the pairing seemed. Gal-liano’s designs are dramatic and ornate — qualities that initially seemed incongruous with the avant-garde approach of the Margiela fashion house, which built upon the work of Japanese designers such as Rei Kawakubo of Comme des Gar-çons. Furthermore, Margiela himself was an enigmatic per-son who remained backstage

after his shows, whereas Gal-liano has a history of favoring nightlife. These incongruities made the announcement all the more intriguing.

Galliano’s debut collection for Margiela makes it obvi-ous that he is not seeking to emulate the brand’s histori-cal style. The question then becomes whether or not one would want a reproduction of Margiela’s iconic work, es-pecially since the designer departed his namesake label in October 2009. The new col-lection, with its voluminous, exquisitely detailed dresses, is distinctly Galliano, yet elements of Margiela’s de-constructivism are also

By ALEXA SPIELERArts Editor

The Kanbar Event Series is set to

host a screening of “Little Accidents” on Thursday, Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. NYU alumna Sara Colangelo wrote and directed the film, which stars Eliza-beth Banks and Josh Colangelo.

A question-and-answer session, moderated by Michael Burke with Andrew MacLean and Sara Colange-lo will take place after the film. “Lit-tle Accidents” takes place in a small American town, shortly following a coal mine accident. A mysterious disappearance brings together dis-parate characters to try and unravel the town’s secrets.

“Little Accidents” marks the Kan-

bar Event Series’ first screening for the spring semester. Following the screening of Colangelo’s film, the Kanbar Event Series host Sight & Sound Spring 2015 on Feb. 6 at 6 p.m. The Undergraduate Depart-ment of Film & Television hosts the Sight & Sound showcase, screening faculty-nominated films from the Tisch School of the Arts’ Sight and Sound classes.

The Kanbar Event Series hosts screenings at 6 p.m. on Mondays in Theater 006 in 721 Broadway, and Thursdays, and Fridays at the Can-tor Film Center’s Theater 200 at 36 E. Eighth St.

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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority will be raising subway fares and increasing tolls starting on March 22. The fare increase, the third in the past five years, will impact commuters and students using the subway for internships, work or school.

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By MAGGIE O’NEILLStaff Writer

The Metropolitan Transporta-tion Authority announced on Jan. 22 it will raise the fare for riding the subway or bus from $2.50 to $2.75, among other pricing changes being made. The new fares and tolls will start March 22.

In a statement, the MTA said it plans to make major spend-ing cuts and raise their fares and tolls by 4 percent over the next two years.

“The MTA has cut $1.1 bil-lion from its annual spending, with more cuts planned every year to bring annual savings to $1.6 billion by 2018,” the statement read.

MTA chairman and CEO Thomas F. Prendergast said the MTA is able to limit the fare hike because of its

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SNAPSHOT TODAY ON CAMPUS

“Absence/Presence”“Absence/Presence,” a showcase of BFA pieces from the

NYU Institute of Fine Arts, will be on display at the Com-mons/Rosenberg Galleries today until Feb. 7.

Spring Job and Internship FairLooking for an internship or job? The Spring Job and In-

ternship Fair will be hosted from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Kimmel Center for University Life.

“We Are All Homeless”A closing panel will be held to discuss William Baronet’s “We

Are All Homeless.” The panel, which will feature Baronet, cam-paign partner Maria Cuomo Cole and NYU alumnus Eamon Downey, will be held on the eighth floor of the Kimmel Center for University life at 6 p.m.

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SNOWDAYS SHAVERYBy Tess Woosley

Snowdays Shavery, on 10th Street near First Avenue, not only managed to brave Snowmageddon this week, but also of-fered a 20 percent discount on the city-wide snow day Tuesday. While ice cream may be a summer treat, snow cream is appropriately named for the season. A milk-based shaved ice, snow cream is unique in texture, and the variety of fla-vors and toppings is what makes Snow-days the best winter treat. Their signa-ture flavor, Yeti tracks, is a delicious mix of blueberry and Oreos. Check out the secret, off-menu flavors as well: corn bread, strawberry and chocolate.

MATCHABARBy Hannah Treasure

If you aren’t into hot chocolate, then check out Matchabar’s matcha latte. It is not overly sweet like your usual cup of cocoa and will defi-nitely warm you up during winter weather. Matcha is also known for its high amount of antioxidants, so curl up and skip the gym, knowing at least you are drinking something somewhat good for you. If the matcha latte is not enough for you, pair it with Matchabar’s matcha-flavored cake. Matchabar is located at 93 Wythe Ave. in Brooklyn.

ONE GIRL COOKIESBy Caroline Cunfer

When I was 12 years old, I started my first New York City bakery obsession with One Girl Cookies. There’s now a larger shop in Dumbo, but my favorite remains the small bakery at 68 Dean St. in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn. Their home-made hot chocolate is still my favorite in New York City, and the massive homemade marsh-mallow floating on top is glorious and an abso-lute joy to slurp out of a mug. One Girl Cook-ies is known for their bite-sized cookies, each named after a woman from the owners’ family tree. My favorites are the Lucia: shortbread, caramel and chocolate, and the Juliette: choc-olate-cinnamon ganache sandwiched between two hazelnut cookies. The vegan gingersnap is also good, and the best part is that you can eat seven because they are so small.

FERRARA BAKERY & CAFÉBy Kyle Luther

Ferrara Bakery & Café is the best place to go on a snowy day. It is located at 195 Grand St. in Little Italy, which is about a fifteen minute walk from campus. They have the best cannoli in New York City, and an assortment of pas-tries, sweets, cookies, donuts and cakes on display can be chosen at the counter. They also have a dining area if you want to order a hot beverage. Ferrara first opened its doors in 1892, and the building is very quaint and inviting to all. It does, however, get pretty packed around 9 to 10 p.m.

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cost-cutting efforts.“The MTA has been able to

limit these fare and toll in-creases to the equivalent of 2 percent a year thanks to our continued aggressive cost-cut-ting, while still adding service and improving service quality for our growing number of cus-tomers,” Prendergast said.

The MTA emphasized the need for the raises in fares and tolls while also directing attention to their efforts to do so at a manageable rate.

“The MTA Board today ap-proved increasing fares and tolls by 4 percent over the next two years, fulfilling a prom-ise to keep fare and toll in-creases as low as possible,” the statement read.

Stern sophomore Zeman La-laj said the changes will not cause him to use the transit system any more or less than

he usually does.“I think it’s going to affect

everybody in the city,” Lalaj said. “It won’t change anything for me. I’ll still go home when I want to.”

CAS sophomore Cristina Gnec-co said while she does not use the subway for commuting, she believes that it will have an evi-dent impact on the city.

“It’s a minor difference in fee, but it definitely adds up,” Gnecco said. “It’s not a big deal for me but for people who use it often it could be-come an issue. But I think it’s worth it because that extra money adds up to improve the public services.”

Yumna Patel, a Steinhardt junior who commutes to and from an internship, said the raise in fare adds to the diffi-culty of managing a budget as a student in New York.

“The increase in the subway fare is really difficult as a stu-dent, especially at NYU where your expenses are already high and you’re trying to balance

school and an internship at the same time,” Patel said. “I need to take the subway to and from my internship three times a week, which is $15.00 a week,

and that’s money I could be spending elsewhere.”

Email Maggie O’Neill at news@nyunews.com.

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Rikers Island banssolitary for youths

By MARITA VLACHOU News Editor

New York City virtually shut down in preparation for Win-ter Storm Juno, which turned out to be nothing more than a typical snow storm. NYU re-mained closed after 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26 and all day on Tuesday, Jan. 27.

While the weather forecast predicted 20 inches of snow in New York City, it was re-ported that snow in Central Park did not exceed 9.8 inches on Tuesday morning. Long Is-land and New England, how-ever, were hit with almost 30 inches of snow.

Transportation in the city was shut down starting at 11 p.m. on Jan. 26. The New York City sub-way system closed down for the first time in 110 years.

Members of the NYU commu-nity share their views on the university and city closures.

“I don’t think they overreacted at all, because last time we had a bliz-zard, and NYU didn’t close down, I and many other commuters were forced to choose between doing the safe thing by staying home or trekking through life-threatening conditions to get to school.” — Jadayah Spencer, CAS senior

“Yes, the whole thing was an over-reaction, but what if it wasn’t? Peo-

ple could have gotten seriously hurt. I’d rather be safe than sorry. Plus, what is wrong with spending a night inside? I wouldn’t have gone out even if it wasn’t a state of emergency situ-ation. However, if this is a frequent event and it is always overestimated, maybe it becomes a problem not just for student’s pleasures, but also hin-ders our academic life.” — Konig Chen, SPS freshman

“The forecast was an overreac-tion, and so NYU simply made the best decision based on what the weather forecasters said would be coming our way. I also don’t think it was too much for New York City to shut down the subway system for the same reason. In this case nobody can fully predict the weather but it’s better to be safe than sorry.” — Cas-sidy Edwards, Tisch sophomore

“In a school where a substantial number of students and faculty are commuters, it is never an easy task to

get in even with only a few inches on the ground. This coupled with the al-ready announced delays and the fact that NYU was following the advice of every weatherman in the country made it almost not even a question to close.” — Scott Cairns, CAS senior

“Based on how bad the snow was last year, I understand the worry. Unfortunately, because it now looks like they overreacted, I’m afraid the next time there’s a storm in the city they won’t take as many precautions, which could end up being danger-ous.” — Nicolette Acosta, CAS senior

“I was glad NYU closed. Although it turned out to be fine it all depends on the accuracy of the weather pre-dictions. Even with a minor possi-bility of hazardous condition, pre-cautions should always be taken.” — George Maniadis, Tisch sophomore

Email Marita Vlachou at mvlachou@nyunews.com.

The Bryant Park fountain is covered in icicles because of the recent cold temperatures.

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NYU Reacts: Winter storm

By ALEX BAZELEYDeputy News Editor

Rikers Island will no longer permit inmates 21 years old and younger to be placed in solitary confinement, New York City of-ficials announced on Jan. 13. The decision comes on the heels of nu-merous reports documenting the mistreatment of inmates, includ-ing those who have suffered the infliction of severe mental and physical injuries by guards.

In September 2014, officials decided to end solitary con-finement for 16- and 17-year-old inmates by the end of the year. The newest ban marks another step in addressing the rising concerns over the treat-ment of inmates at the prison complex, and is a major step in the prison reform move-ment. As of 2009, the prison complex housed nearly 11,400 inmates, including hundreds of teenagers.

Loretta Owens, the Chief of Operations of the Black Student Union at NYU, spent time facili-tating workshops at Rikers Island and said reform should have hap-pened years ago.

“Rikers, specifically the guards and captains in that facility, have gotten away with tremendous acts of both psychological and physi-cal violence against the youth and adults at Rikers and it has to end,” Owens said.

Amir Varick Amma, a social activist, has been in and out of several state prisons, serving 20 years after being charged with possession and sale of crack co-caine at the age of 21. He was held at Rikers Island multiple times,

and said he saw the way the sys-tem worked against the youth who were placed in a prison like Rikers, creating more violence in the process.

“They say [solitary confinement cells] are deterrents for violence, but they really just make someone lose their humanity,” Amma said. “All the upgrades they made to Rik-ers Island just made people more frustrated, so once they are out, they need some form of release for all that frustration.”

Amanda Becker, a member of the Jails Action Coalition, said the orga-nization is glad the policy has finally been passed to keep youths out of solitary confinement and, while change like this doesn’t happen overnight, this is only the first step.

“There is still much more that needs to be done to make sure that what comes next for folks who are in-carcerated is truly rehabilitating and therapeutic and not simply another form of solitary under another name, and that these changes are imple-mented timely and appropriately,” Becker said.

Amma, who has a degree in so-cial work, is preparing to apply for a doctorate in urban development, and hopes to return to Rikers Island as a professor. He said he hopes to see change within the entire sys-tem, not just incremental reform.

“We don’t need police re-form, we don’t need criminal justice reform; we need to redesign the whole system,” Amma said. “If you put a band-aid on a dam break, what’s go-ing to happen? Eventually, it’s going to break again.”

Email Alex Bazeley at abazeley@nyunews.com.

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by RACHEL A.G. GILMANStaff Writer

English musician George Ezra has topped the charts internationally but has yet to make a name for him-self stateside. Perhaps Ezra hoped to build anticipation around his first album, “Wanted on Voyage,” by re-leasing it in the United States seven months after its European debut.

“Wanted on Voyage” opens with “Blame It on Me,” an upbeat track whose lyrics touch upon fantasti-cal traveling, women and rhetorical questions. By the time “Wanted on Voyage” is finished, Ezra will name a total of four countries, and when he isn’t name-dropping, he’s talking about running away somewhere, real or otherwise. At the same fre-quency, Ezra asks women who he is trying to win back,questions such as, “Why you got it in for me?” and “Why should we care for what they’re selling us anyway?” His lust and insatiable wanderlust are the forces that drive this album forward.

Despite his intensity, Ezra light-ens up on a few tracks. “Listen to the Man,” one of the shorter songs, is sweet and carefree. “Stand By Your Gun” has a bit of an island feel to it, especially in the places where Ezra explores his upper,

wispy range.The highlight of the album is “Bu-

dapest.” Against an easygoing beat and simple guitar riffs, Ezra sings about leaving everything he has to be with a woman, allowing the endearing message of the song to warm even the most cynical.

On the opposite end of the romance spectrum, “Leaving It Up to You” sounds like a singer-songwriter’s take on Nick Jonas’s “Jealous,” exploring the feeling of being upset when an-other man is after his woman, but rather than puffing his chest, Ezra leaves the choice in the lady’s hands.

The longest songs collect at the end, weighing the album down. “Breakaway” builds a bit slowly, and its repetitive lyrics only add to the feeling you’re trudging along with it. “Spectacular Rival,” the final song, spends at least two minutes on guitar solos, finishing with some ex-perimental electronic sound effects thrown in at the end.

Although some may write off Ezra as another Ed Sheeran-wan-nabe, “Wanted on Voyage” indi-cates there’s something darker, more imaginative beneath his acoustic surface.

Email Rachel A.G. Gilman at arts@nyunews.com.

Exhibit investigates clothing identities

By AUDREY DENGEntertainment Editor

“Re[intent]ion: Adaption + Sub-version of the Wearable” examines the socioeconomic implications of clothing and the identities they create. The exhibit is on display at 80 Washington Square East.

Using items like bamboo ear-rings, Dr. Martens and a faux Burb-erry cap, this graduate student-cu-rated exhibit uses just eight pieces to meditate upon the evolution of wearable material. Because cloth-ing is a reflection of a society’s needs and wants, the repurposing or remaking of an item marks a shift in culture. The exhibit will help answer questions pertaining to what has led modern society to lust after the masculine, thick-

soled boot of Dr. Marten and what is the lure of the tan, red and black plaid of Burberry.

The “Re[intent]ion” exhibit will discuss the political subtext in the I Love NY logo or in a pair of Converse. Through “Re[intent]ion,” NYU students can start examining their clothing.

“Re[intent]ion” is a product of the Costume Studies graduate program at Steinhardt’s School of Culture, Education, and Human Development. The exhibit opened on Wednesday, Jan. 28, with a reception beginning at 5 p.m. and a discussion at 7:15 p.m. in Pless Hall. It will be on view at 80WSE Gallery One through Feb. 5. Email Audrey Deng at adeng@nyunews.com

Ezra’s debut album makes ‘Voyage’ to US

Ariele Elia of The Museum at FIT speaks about designers marking their products during a panel discussion at Pless Hall.

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‘Control’ shows shift to electric

By E.R. PULGARMusic Editor

Milo Greene proves to fully embody their cinematic-pop label on “Control,” their ea-gerly-awaited sophomore ef-fort following their self-titled 2012 release. They have come back full force, with catchy hooks and glossy production replacing the indie-folk acous-tics that made their first re-lease such a delight, but this is not to say this turn in another musical direction will push away long-time fans.

“Prelude” is a discordant beginning to a sonically pow-erful album. It’s a bait-and-switch beginning, a test to see if you will stay for the main course. If you can move past this hiccup, Milo Greene will wedge themselves into your brain with this infec-tious, hook-riddled earworm of an album.

The album is split in two, with the band opting for a sound reminiscent of 90s dream pop for the first sev-en songs, best exemplified in the mellow “Save Your-self.” However, the band can also cut loose to incessantly catchy percussion, such as the one that permeates “On the Fence,” arguably the catchi-est song on the entire album. It would not feel out of place being blasted down a high-way or heard at a crowded

venue. Most importantly, the band’s new experiment in relentless drum beats has proved a success. There are very few songs on the album that don’t leave you tap-ping your foot or dancing to the beat.

“Gramercy,” which exhibits more of Milo Greene’s new sound, ends on a familiar note with prominent guitar riffs. This segues very smoothly into the album’s halfway point, “In-terlude,” a mostly instrumen-tal track that features garbled voices overlaid with acoustic guitar. It is both haunting and refreshing to watch Milo Greene honor their old sound while also looking toward the future, but they are best when they get to the actual songs rather than attempting to whet the listener’s appetite.

Indie rock fans will hear echoes of The Killers’ first album on “When It’s Done,” which exudes a fuzzy indie-rock vibe. Besides the mu-

sic’s rock-ridden persuasion, the lyrics radiate pain, with one of the four lead vocalists howling “I’m not dying before I see you again.” It is honest, unadulterated, potent. Music for broken hearts to mend to, for nights spent trying to for-get: it’s everything any angsty indie fan could possibly want in a release.

Milo Greene is not the first band to evolve from a folk sound to a more elec-tronic sound, but they do it so smoothly and honor the work they did on 2012’s “Milo Greene” with such loyalty that it feels organic. This is a band in evolution, making their own choices, going with their instinct to create work that keeps their voice and feels unprocessed. “Control” is Milo Greene coming into their own, and they can only get better from here.

Email E.R. Pulgar at epulgar@nyunews.com.

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Fashion integrates tech with accessories

By AVERY CHANGStaff Writer

Amid last year’s Google Glass craze, and their recently an-nounced plans to improve the beta Explorer edition for Google Glass, a flurry of wear-able tech pieces have emerged on the market. Although the holiday season has passed, it is not too late to treat yourself to an accessory that offers more than just looks.

The Microsoft Band ($199)

Ditch your pedometer for something a little smarter. This band, simple and sleek, may look rather unassuming at first, but upon slipping it onto your wrist you’ll find the util-ity of its wealth of features. It has all the features one would expect in a fitness band. It also offers a whole slew of unique features like Microsoft’s voice control Cortana, a GPS system and access to all the notifica-tions you might receive on your phone including texts, emails and calls.

Ringly ($195)

The “wearable” part of wearable tech is easily foregone in favor of packing in advanced technical abilities. Ringly, however, balances wearability and high-tech perfectly to create a great piece of jewelry that syncs up with your phone. In today’s world of meetings, en-gagements and packed schedules, there can be little time to con-stantly check your phone for the notifications you really need to see. Connect your phone through Blue-tooth with the snazzy cocktail ring that is Ringly and pick out the no-tifications you want. You’ll know you have an important notification when your ring starts to vibrate or light up — discreetly, of course.

Everpurse ($249)

We have all been stranded on campus, far away from home and found our phones at that dreaded one percent battery mark. Sure, you could reach into your backpack and get your char-ger out. But maybe you forgot it at home and all the outlets in

sight are taken by your peers. Well, you can kiss that struggle goodbye when you invest in this nifty bag that doubles as a por-table charger. Slip your phone into the hidden pocket charger within the purse, and you are good to go.

A Regular Watch (Varies)

When you think about it, a regular watch is the original piece of wearable tech. It is easy to be swayed by the niceties of all the smart watches being

pushed on us, but sometimes a classic watch is best kind of smart watch. It is stylish and tells you the time of day — what else could you ask for?

Email Avery Changat bstyle@nyunews.com.

Wristwatches are a classic version of wearable technology, though they may not send you notifications, charge your phone or keep track of your personal fitness.

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Galliano’s debut shows promise for future

apparent, especially in the lace-like textures that adorn the fronts of many outfits. A mixing of patterns and gar-ment style — for example, long coats and gowns with shorts or even the occasional leopard print — similarly recalls the la-bel’s history of bringing the inte-rior, such as a garment’s lining, to the exterior.

Perhaps the collection’s most self-conscious reference ar-rived in its final outfit, which features a bright red gown,

bejeweled torso and matching bejeweled — and somewhat terrifying — mask-crown that recalls the infamous Margiela mask Kanye West wore during his Yeezus tour. It is with this kind of reference — one that considers the label’s legacy while simultaneously build-ing upon that heritage — that Galliano can succeed in his new position.

Email Sam Del Rowe at bstyle@nyunews.com.

Gadgets to make makeup easyBy SOPHIE LEWIS

BStyle Editor

As technology continues to improve all aspects of life, makeup wearers are search-ing for innovation in their beauty products, as well. Whether it is a new way to apply foundation, a revolu-tionary skin care device or a fancy mascara, these exciting products are a must-have for any beauty-loving student in the new year.

Beautyblender

The beautyblender, a small, edgeless sponge applicator, has become a cult product since its release. The original technology features an open cell structure that causes the sponge to expand and fill with small amounts of water when wet, which, along with its unique shape and mate-rial, ensures streak-free appli-cation. Makeup sits on top of the sponge rather than being absorbed and lost inside of it, extending the life of the prod-uct. The blender also becomes softer when wet, perfect for people with sensitive skin. One of the problems with the sponge is that it is quite dif-ficult to clean, which can be detrimental to makeup appli-cation and keeping skin clean,

so it is important to wash the sponge often. The blender has a long lifespan and is great for a college student who doesn’t want to spend a fortune on a myriad of different makeup brushes. The beautyblender can be found for $19.95 at Sephora and Nordstrom.

Foreo

As an alternative to the harsher Clarisonic, Foreo has developed the LUNA mini, which helps cleanse the skin deeply and gently — great for any stressed college student. The company recommends using the product twice a day for clearer skin and pores, as well as a healthier look-ing complexion. The device contains tiny silicone bristles that shake when used in a re-laxed manner unlike most ro-tating brushes on the market. It is available in a range of colors, including pink, purple and grey and can be bought through Foreo’s website, as well as Sephora. The gadget retails for $139, a surprisingly affordable price given the al-ways-growing price tag of sk-incare products and accesso-ries. The unique design of the device is certainly not suited to everyone’s face shape, so be sure to test it out in store before purchasing.

Lancôme Grandiose Mascara

This new mascara has a unique wand, fittingly called a Swan neck, that provides ac-cess to all lashes, even those really tiny, hard-to-reach inner ones. The formula lasts lon-ger because the wand twists when it is pulled out of the bottle — traditional wands pump air into mascara tubes, which dries it out. The product is more expensive than most popular mascaras, at a pricey $32, but promises to last longer, meaning you won’t have to re-place your mascara as often as drugstore counterparts. Longer bristles lengthen larger lashes, while smaller bristles dispersed throughout the wand reach the very base of lashes to add vol-ume. The product also features Lancôme’s rose cell extract, which nourishes and smoothes damaged lashes. Lancôme cer-tainly makes big claims, but the beauty community has flocked to the novel product. This mascara may be the an-swer to those extra long class days when there just isn’t time to touch up makeup. It can be found at Sephora, lancome-usa.com, Ulta and a range of depart-ment stores.

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NYU must report serious offenses

TV portrays idealized New York CityCITY LIFE

By MATTHEW TESSLER Deputy Opinion Editor

NYU has once again made na-tional headlines — this time for the university’s delay in re-porting a student setting an-other student on fire while she was sleeping.

The incident took place in La-fayette residence hall on the night of Aug. 23 while both students were allegedly intoxi-cated. It was not reported to the police until Oct. 27, two months after the incident oc-curred, and one month later NYU expelled the student perpetra-tor, Jaime Castano, following an internal investigation.

What made this case excep-tional was the odd nature of the crime. Castano allegedly sang as he lit the student on fire and posted a video of it to Snapchat. NYU now admits through spokes-person John Beckman, “This case clearly should have been reported to the police” despite the victim’s reluctance, which significantly delayed police involvement. NYU allowed proper arraignment of

Castano to be pushed back for months, even though NYU’s own investigation found him guilty.

This delay is troublesome be-cause the perpetrator could have acted again in the time between NYU’s knowledge of the origi-nal offense and the police re-port. While going to the police is a large step given the sensi-tive nature of some crimes, it is more often than not a necessary one. As NYU updates its policies in the wake of the incident, it should look into developing a better policy on reporting crimes to the police.

While most crimes reported at NYU involve theft or drug or al-cohol violations and don’t often require further investigation, more serious violent crimes and sexual harassment should be re-

ported immediately. NYU’s Sexu-al Misconduct Policy does stipu-late that if “there is an imminent threat of harm to self or others,” then NYU can go to the police without the victim’s express per-mission. The potential for crimi-nals to act again and harm oth-ers is high; research has shown that rapists on campus are often repeat offenders.

While respect for a victim’s wishes is important, the safety of others must remain a top prior-ity in all types of assault cases. This means that when a victim comes forward about assault to NYU, the lead must be used to stamp out the potential for future incidents.

Beckman has said NYU is work-ing “so that cases like this are re-ported to the police immediately in the future.” However contro-versial, this is a major step in the right direction. While it could de-ter victims of assault from com-ing forward, it will ultimately make NYU’s campus a safer place.

Email Matthew Tesslerat opinion@nyunews.com.

By ANNIE COHENDeputy Opinion Editor

NYU received a record number of applications for the class of 2019, totaling over 60,000. Lo-cation plays a large role for stu-dents applying to New York City campuses. To many, including myself, New York City is a glori-ous, almost mythical place where a person can do or be anything, ignoring any possible limitations. While this idea, perpetuated through portrayals of the city in books, movies, television and music, is true to an extent, New York City does come with certain strings attached.

Considering the way New York City is depicted on television, it comes as no surprise that many people have an aggrandized view of the city. For example, the fourth season of the critically acclaimed HBO series “Girls” premiered ear-lier this month. The New York City-based comedy chronicles the expe-riences of friends in their mid-20s. It is a phenomenal show; howev-er, a certain aspect of “Girls” does not ring true. As far as finances

go, it would be relatively impos-sible for the main characters to afford their city lifestyles. A re-cent estimation made it clear that without outside assistance, the characters would not be able to pay their expenses. While this is a far cry from the women of “Sex and the City,” whose characters constantly splurge on designer shoes and fancy meals, it is still not entirely realistic and may be giving impressionable young people the wrong idea about New York City. In contrast, shows like “Broad City” depict a version of New York City more in line with reality. Abbi and Ilana, the two central characters, work menial jobs and are often strapped for cash. The show blends the wonder of living in New York City with its more negative aspects, making it

an authentic show.Even living as an NYU student

is an experience unlike that of most New Yorkers. Almost all NYU dorm rooms are in beauti-ful, secure buildings with lovely views. I enjoy every part of liv-ing in one now, and I am always aware of how lucky I am to get to experience New York in such a way. As many people are quick to remind me, it will not always be this luxurious. Should I choose to move into an New York City apartment, either during college or post-graduation, a room like my current one will be vastly out of my price range. In all likeli-hood, my NYU dorm room is very well the nicest place I might ever live in the city.

It’s important to remember the struggles and sacrifices that come with living in New York City. The romanticized version of New York still exists, but perhaps it is time to start envisioning post-grad life in the real world — which would be much easier if television did, too.

Email Annie Cohen at acohen@nyunews.com.

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In the wake of a blizzard that fell far short of predictions, New Yorkers are questioning whether meteorologists and government officials were justified in their reactions. Other regions of the Northeast were slammed much harder by Win-ter Storm Juno, with snow piling up higher than 20 inches in places such as Islip, New York. Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered a shutdown of the city’s subway system, and Mayor Bill de Bla-sio banned all road travel — including food delivery, much to the chagrin of NYU students. While many now deem the government’s safety measures an overreaction, historical ex-amples justify their actions.

Jan. 26 marked an unprecedented event in New York’s bliz-zard preparedness — the closing of the city’s subway system. Residents criticized the move on social media, as much of the city remained relatively unscathed. Director of the Rudin Cen-ter for Transportation Policy and Management at NYU Mitchell Moss characterized the city’s response as overly cautious. “They were able to conjure a snowstorm that didn’t occur,” Moss joked in The New York Times. “We won a battle without an enemy.”

However, de Blasio acted in cognizance of the horrific rami-fications of Mayor John V. Lindsay’s lack of preventative mea-sures, which resulted in the deaths of 42 people in 1969. Former Mayor Michael Bloomberg has also been disparaged for his han-dling — or not handling — of a 2010 snowstorm that covered the city in over a foot of snow. With all this in mind, de Blasio’s caution was understandable; just last year he was vilified for leaving the city’s public schools open in the face of a storm that promised up to 14 inches of snow.

Meteorology has never been an exact science, especially for an area as small as New York City. When making forecasts, the National Weather Service is flooded with thousands of min-ute data points, which they monitor under intense time con-straints. Every bit of information generates multiple weather models. The forecasters often choose from multiple conflicting computer-generated predictions, which account for constantly changing readings. Technology has made forecasting much more accurate on the whole, but charting storms continues to be difficult.

Politicians receive plenty of legitimate criticism, but they should not be condemned for following forecasts and trying to keep their constituents safe. It costs a lot to shut down a city, but the closure is not expected to permanently damage the city’s economy. The cost of being unprepared would surely be higher.

As Hurricane Sandy showed, New York City’s current infra-structure does not stand up well to extreme weather. The city was lucky with Juno, but this somewhat incorrect forecast does not mean that the next storm warning should be met with fewer precautions.

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By KEVIN TOMContributing Writer

Now that winter break has wrapped up, NYU stu-dents are preparing for the rest of the Spring semester. As the burden of classwork approaches, so does Super Bowl XLIX. This highly antici-pated game between the Se-attle Seahawks and the New England Patriots has many NFL enthusiasts at NYU voic-ing their love for the Super Bowl — not just the game, but the event as a whole.

The Seahawks and the Pa-triots both had amazing sea-sons. The Seahawks’ notori-ous defense, spearheaded by their Legion of Boom second-ary, helped Seattle emerge victorious through the gruel-ing NFC West. The Pats, im-pressive in their own respect, handled all the top teams in the AFC.

The two coaches, Bill Belichick of the Patriots and Pete Carroll of the Seahawks, come from a defensive back-ground and pride themselves on acquiring draftees with a lot of potential, such as Mi-chael Bennett and Jamie Col-lins. Although these teams are quite similar, team pride and team hate would lead many to believe otherwise.

Poly junior Peter Griffiths shared what the Super Bowl, and the rest of the NFL sea-son, means to him.

“It’s hard to say what this game means to me,” Griffiths said. “Because all I can think about are the players’ sto-ries. I guess to me it’s about watching people achieve the ultimate success in what they do and appreciating their hard work and dedi-cation. I know I can learn

something from them.”Griffiths, however, is par-

tial to the Seahawks for per-sonal reasons.

“The Patriots need to lose every year so I don’t have to hear their annoying fans,” he said.

There are Seahawk fans that believe the Patriots and their fans complain too much, but there are also fans who dis-like the Seahawks, such as Poly freshman Ruhit Roy.

“I respect the Patriots a bit more than I do the Seahawks,” Roy said. “Both franchises did a great job of constructing their teams, but the one is-sue I have with the Seahawks is that they are too cocky of a team. The Patriots are a more classy organization.”

Both sides have their grudges, but that only serves to make this event the most competitive game of the year. The competitiveness and animosity is what gives the Super Bowl the spirit and hype that it has today. This is what makes it such a momentous event.

The game is not only for die-hard fans, but it’s also for those who want to en-joy the company of others. Poly freshman Nick Velez talked about his Super Bowl traditions.

“To me, it’s about watching a good, exciting game and kicking it with your friends,” Velez said. “That, and wings.”

Watching the Super Bowl is something that people from all different backgrounds can enjoy. The competitiveness of the game, the passion of the fans and the exciting vibes are what we all appreciate.

Email Kevin Tom at sports@nyunews.com.

Super Bowl traditions bring people together

For seniors who swim, final meet bittersweet

By KYLE LUTHERDeputy Sports Editor

Thanks to a 2-0 start last weekend, the NYU men’s vol-leyball team has begun its sea-son by climbing to 10th in the American Volleyball Coaches Association rankings.

The Violets began the season on Jan. 24 with back-to-back five-set comeback victories against Rutgers-Newark Uni-versity and host Stevenson University. They fell behind Stevenson 2-0 before winning three straight close matches: 19-25, 22-25, 26-24, 25-20, 20-18. Junior Nick Benson stood out during the first match re-cording 28 kills, eight digs and three service aces.

“These were our first two matches of the season, and we started off slow,” Benson said. “We showed a lot of resilience in the first match and proved that we can come back for a win. In the second match, we battled through the fatigue, and

it was a group effort to get the win. We’re really excited about this team, and we’re going to keep improving and building towards our goal, to win the national championship.”

The Violets fell behind Rut-gers 2-1 before winning the fifth set: 15-25, 25-20, 19-25, 25-20, 16-14. They let a four point lead slip in the fifth set before soph-omore Chase Klein’s service ace to win the match. In both matches, the Violets were able to hold off four match points in fifth sets before ultimately winning the match.

Although the Violets fell be-hind in both matches, they have proven early that they can stay in matches and come back. Soph-omore Derrick Chiu believes the team needs to capitalize on its su-perior talent to have a shot at the national championship.

“I think it was a good wake up call for our team,” Chiu said. “We know we have the talent, and we always have, but the near losses to two infe-

rior teams made us realize how much harder we’re going to have to work in order for our talent to pay off for the rest of the season.”

Chase Klein and junior Colin Laporte helped put the Violets over the edge with 15 and 13 kills against Stevenson respec-tively. Senior Andrew Quirk also led the team with 19 digs, and Chiu and sophomore Pat-rick Merrick combined for 57 assists over the course of both matches.

“These matches were defi-nitely not the best we could have played,” Merrick said. “Volleyball is a very team-ori-ented sport so it will take time for us to adjust to each other. We want to continue practic-ing and playing hard.”

The Violets will be back in ac-tion when they travel to Pough-keepsie, New York to face Vas-sar College on Jan. 29.

Email Kyle Lutherat kluther@nyunews.com.

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Colin LaPorte spikes the ball during an NYU volleyball game. The team is off to a 2-0 start this season.

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By BRADLEY ALSOPContributing Writer

Senior Day was a resounding success for the NYU men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams, as they notched con-vincing victories against the Division I Iona College Gaels on Jan. 24 at the Palladium Athletic Facility.

The men’s team routed the Gaels 219-71, and the women’s team dispatched their oppo-nent 207-84. Senior co-captain Matt Kendall came in first in the 100-yard breaststroke and the 200-yard breaststroke, with times of 58.28 and 1:34:51, re-

spectively. Kendall was also a part of the 200-yard medley relay, along with freshman Adam Betts, sophomore Dan-iel Tay and senior co-captain Jerry Crowley.

By giving such a strong per-formance, the seniors were able to help keep their unde-feated season alive. They now sit at 9-0 on the season with four matches to go before the NCAA championship starts. Senior night was just another celebration of what has been a magical season thus far for the Violets.

Senior diver Austin Blease, the athlete of the week for the

Eastern College Athletic Con-ference and University Athletic Association, won the 1-meter and 3-meter diving competi-tions, with scores of 337.20 and 338.56, respectively. Blease broke his own NYU 3-meter six-dive record, set in the 2011-2012 season, of 334.50.

The men’s seniors, Kend-all, Crowley and Brian Blum, were honored for their years of competition, but not without some nostalgia.

“Senior Day was kind of a bittersweet experience,” Blum said. “While we were receiv-ing our honors and awards for sticking it out and being ath-

letes for four years, it was also kind of a somber experience, as well as a celebratory one.”

The Violets had a similarly dominant performance on the women’s side. Senior Emily Doerner placed first in the 100-yard backstroke and the 100-yard butterfly, clocking in at 1:00:36 and 58:38. Doerner also won with the 200-yard med-ley relay team, along with her teammates sophomore Katie Webber and freshmen Isabella Kitze and Serena Yan.

The ECAC named Kitze their Rookie of the Week on Jan. 21. She won the 50-yard freestyle over the weekend with a time of 24.58. She

also won the 100-yard freestyle, fin-ishing with a time of 53.34.

Senior Kate Donnelly also ex-pressed her gratitude for the chance at an opportunity to share a career with her teammates in the Palladium pool.

“Senior Day is always a blast,” Donnelly said. “To be with the people who stuck it out for four years is very spe-cial. We’ve been together for countless practices and meets. The whole team was also very supportive and made the meet that much more memorable.”

Email Bradley Alsop at sports@nyunews.com.