Entertainment - Wednesday, May 6, 2009 13:44 - 3 Comments
‘Spin the Black Circle’ Back With a Vengeance
Entertainment - Wednesday, May 6, 2009 13:42 - 2 Comments
Crying Baby + Auto-Tune = Radio Gold
It’s a hit.
On Campus - Wednesday, April 29, 2009 8:58 - 3 Comments
Keeping It Green at NYU
And, no, I’m not talking about your tuition dollars. No? Tough crowd.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency has released a list of its top 50 partners in consuming renewable energy and in a bit of a shocker, New York University snuck in at number twenty-six. Is that higher or lower than our U.S. News and World Report ranking?
According to the EPA, “Purchase figures are based on annualized Partner contract amounts (kilowatt-hours),” and that sort of logic puts Intel, Pepsi and Kohl’s in the top 3, but NYU’s use of wind power receives a nice touch of recognition. According to the list, green power actually accounts for 100% of our total purchased electricity use. Who knew?
Check out the entire list here.
[via The Huffington Post]
On Campus - Wednesday, April 29, 2009 6:17 - 4 Comments
WSN Roundup: Mary Jane and Nitrous Oxide
Weed might be legal for medicinal purposes.
If you’re studying abroad, you’ll probably get mugged, but NYU won’t tell anyone.
Alvin Chang is graduating; WSN to fold without him.
On Campus - Friday, April 24, 2009 12:34 - 6 Comments
This American Life Lights Up Skirball Center With Live Broadcast
There isn’t a guy at NYU who wouldn’t grow up to be Ira Glass if they could. It wouldn’t be such a bad gig for a girl either. Last night, at our Skirball Center for the Performing Arts, a swarm of mini and wannabe Iras wrapped entirely around the block, from the show doors at Skirball to the front entrance of Kimmel. Nearly every smiling face donned some sort of frames, and most of the crowd leaned closer to his age than mine. Once inside, lights shone Hollywood bright and every seat was filled. Pun-heavy puzzles were projected onto a movie theater-sized screen and we waited. Then, he arrived.
The patron saint of thinking man’s radio, Ira Glass, smiled and waved as a too-long applause rattled the theater as if it were canned for Jay Leno. Sitting at his carefully arranged station—complete with a microphone, soundboard and a machine to cue the music—Glass introduced the evening, matching the glee of the audience with his exuberant tone, by telling the story of Putnam County, Florida. You see, in Putnam, if you’re caught shoplifting, a particularly Old Testament judge orders that you go back to the establishment you robbed and carry a sign outside that reads, “I stole from a local store.” A playful cartoon accompanied Glass’ tale—of course, not possible in a radio-only broadcast—and the night’s theme was established: “Return to the Scene of the Crime.” Continue…
Entertainment - Wednesday, April 22, 2009 18:21 - 11 Comments
Tao Lin Chats With Carles of Hipster Runoff, World Explodes
A few months back, Local, along with a few other online destinations, thought we were hot on the trail of the mysterious personality, known only as Carles, behind the popular weblog Hipster Runoff. Noting the curiously close relationship between Carles and NYU alum/poet/author Tao Lin, we floated the theory that they may very well be the same person. Lin, an NYU Local interview subject previously, was kind enough to respond, albeit only in vague innuendo.
A little internet digging by some commenters found that the two might really be separate people, but still close friends who attended NYU together. Whatever the case, their mutual influence on one another is undeniable. Now, in a promotional push for his new literary press Muumuu House, Lin’s ‘people’ have sent out an email press release plugging two upcoming books due out this year, but the real prize for readers is this newly published Gmail Chat between Tao Lin and Carles. Get a few giggles after the jump. Continue…
On Campus - Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:09 - 9 Comments
NYU Strawberry Festival Live Music Lineup Revealed
You might think that the cash we fork over to NYU every year would afford us the computer technology to reunite the original Beatles lineup for a concert each spring, but 2009 will just culminate with 2007’s almost famous White Rabbits. The band is back with a new album, It’s Frightening, and will be headlining Strawberry Fest’s free afternoon show at 566 La Guardia Place in between Washington Square South and West 3rd St.
The event is scheduled for May 1st, so pray for nice weather. Joining the Rabbits will be appropriately independent acts Motel Motel, Golden Triangle, Teengirl Fantasy, and We Are The Arm, sharing sets that last from noon until 4 p.m.
I guess you could chalk it up to space restrictions, but why is it that NYU does not orchestrate a school-uniting, drugged out weekend party marathon like most universities’ Spring Fling? I know, I know—”We don’t have a campus or school spirit!”—but is our lack of you have to be there events a symptom or a cause?
[via Brooklyn Vegan]
City - Wednesday, April 22, 2009 10:02 - 0 Comments
NYU Alum Organizes “Splinters and Logs” Art Show Opening Tomorrow in Brooklyn
Hey kids, here’s your future! Recent Steinhardt studio art grad Anaelle Attias is curating a new group show for twenty-one emerging artists called Splinters and Logs, opening tomorrow in Bushwick. Figures, right?
All kidding aside, the event sounds wonderful and features a horde of young artists looking to make a splash. “We also made it a point of having a wide range of prices, to suit varying pockets, and so that even college students can have the opportunity to invest in some artwork made by emerging artists,” said Attias. Hopefully they’ve also invested in a wide range of wines for the opening. The Facebook event is here and the details are after the jump. Continue…
On Campus - Wednesday, April 22, 2009 8:45 - 0 Comments
Celebrate Earth Day With Free Junk Food at Whole Foods
Nothing says sustainability like free brownie sundaes. As if Free Cone Day wasn’t enough, Ben & Jerry’s Jerry Greenfield and Greyston Bakery CEO Julius Walls have teamed with Whole Foods to give children cavaties and will be giving away “Earth Sundaes” as a bribe for caring about our planet. You can head over to any of the three Whole Foods locations in lower Manhattan for a chance to make your own ice cream brownie sundae while the two men “talk to the kids about the importance of saving the environment, giving back to the community and how to be responsible citizen of our world.”
Today, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. you can check out the Tribeca location (270 Greenwich Street) and from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. hit up Bowery (95 East Houston St.).Tomorrow the goods are at Whole Foods Union Square (4 Union Square South ) from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Basically, you can gain about 9 pounds for free over the span of two days.
As far as the actual “cause,” both Greenfield and Walls will be speaking at NYU this evening as part of the “Feed Your Conscience” Speaker Series. According to the press release there will be “inspirational stories,” a Q & A, and most importantly, more free ice cream and brownies. They’re also hitting Columbia and details are after the jump. Continue…
On Campus - Wednesday, April 22, 2009 8:02 - 5 Comments
This American Life Broadcasting Live From Skirball Center Tomorrow
This American Life, Chicago Public Radio’s insanely (and deservedly) popular radio and now television show, will be broadcasting live from our very own Skirball Center stage tomorrow. Everyone’s favorite nerd, Ira Glass, will assume his usual hosting duties, and will be joined by frequent TAL contributors Dan Savage, David Rakoff, Starlee Kine, Mike Birbiglia and Dave Hill.
Those in the know have already secured their pricey $50 tickets, which sold out quickly after going on sale, but just because you’re not in the room with all of your favorite radio personalities doesn’t mean you have to miss the festivities. Thursday night’s show will be filmed in high definition and broadcasted live at movie theaters around the city and the country. The specifics are here and include details on the encore May 7th showings. We’ll have a review for you here on Local tomorrow, but if this is just about your crush on Mr. Black-Rimmed Glass(es), we’ve listed two more appearances after the jump. Continue…
