Do Students Know Their Rights? Dear Tufts

Today: AM Rain THE TUFTS High 56 Low 40 Tufts’ Student Tomorrow: Newspaper PM Showers Since 1980 High 53 Low 38 VOLUME LII, NUMBER 18 DAILY MONDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2006 CAMPUS LIFE A letter from the Executive Board Do students know their rights? Dear Tufts Community, When it comes to partying, many unsure of where legal boundaries fall The last year has been a great one for the Daily. We’ve seen expanded campus coverage, the re-launch of our Weekender arts BY SARAH BUTRYMOWICZ section, and a prospering and hardworking staff. As an indepen- Daily Editorial Board dent publication with no allocations from the Student Activities Fee, our ad revenue is up and relationships with advertisers Twenty of 23 students inter- flourishing. viewed for this article, mostly sophomores, said they did not Unfortunately, this fall we’ve been hit hard by industry-wide know their basic rights on campus newsprint price increases, made particularly difficult due to when it comes to the police. financial obligations that have been building for some time. And some were just wrong Thankfully, this situation has not affected our core operations. At about them. this point, however, we have no choice but to temporarily reduce “If you’re over 18, you can trans- our page count, and temporarily make significant reductions in port alcohol as long as it’s not our National and International wires coverage. To that end, our an open container,” sophomore National and International sections will not be printed for sev- Jennifer Gerson guessed. eral weeks as we adjust to these new financial conditions. Six other students agreed with Gerson. But according to head of While we are a paper of a global university in a globalized the Medford/Somerville branch world, our first and ultimate responsibility is to Tufts University, of the Tufts University Police and the content that concerns it. We made cuts in the wires Department (TUPD) Captain ANNIE WERMIEL/TUFTS DAILY explicitly to ensure these departments, the lifeblood of our Mark Keith, it is actually illegal Many students’ conception of law surrounding partying is hazy, the Daily finds. paper, remain as healthy and complete as they are now. for anyone under the age of 21 to transport alcohol, even in an affect an entry into any building to “I don’t think you have to let News from the outside world is incredibly important, how- unopened container. quell a breach of peace,” a police them in, unless they have some ever, and we’ll do our best to include as much content as we can. This is equivalent to possession memo provided by Keith read. sort of warrant,” sophomore We will be compiling our McClatchy wire service content into of alcohol by a minor, he said. This section applies to dorm Veronica Jackson said. News Briefs, which will be available every day on page 2. We’ll Students also scored low on rooms. As all TUPD officers have Most TUPD officers never find include whatever wire content we can throughout the paper. other questions about their rights. master fobs, they can freely enter themselves in a position where And, if a major story breaks, rest assured you’ll see it on the front Six of the 23 students thought any common areas. they are barred entry into a house, page. that police do not have the right “Any dorm areas, we would Keith said. When police officers to enter dorm rooms, six thought have access to,” Keith said. “Your arrive at a house after a noise com- We will bring back our full level of National and International that they did, and two admitted actual dorm room would be pri- plaint has been received, “gener- content as soon as is feasible: hopefully before the end of the they didn’t know. Nine students vate space. We can’t enter without ally, contact is made with one of semester or at the beginning of the next. In the meantime, we said they thought that it depended probable cause.” the residents,” he said. look forward to bringing your usual daily dose of campus news on the situation. What constitutes probable In the rare occurrences that stu- (and comics, Sudoku, and crossword, of course!). “They have to suspect that you cause is not always clear. “It’s up to dents do not come to the door, the have alcohol in your room,” soph- the officer,” Keith said. police do have the right to enter If you have further questions, please e-mail us at omore Roni Herbst guessed. Eighteen out of the 23 students the house if the disturbance is vio- [email protected] or call our office at 617-627-2953. But “under Massachusetts polled also wrongly thought that a lating the right to peace of the sur- General Law chapter 41, section student is not obligated to answer Sincerely, 98, a police officer is authorized to the door of an off-campus house. see RIGHTS, page 2 Tufts Daily Executive Board

Tufts rowers take on Head of the Charles Judicial Advocacy comeback helpful BY MARC RAIFMAN Daily Editorial Board

For many students, an e-mail from Judicial Affairs Officer Veronica Carter strikes fear into the strongest of hearts. Yet students who find themselves in trouble are not beyond help: they may call upon a student advocate for advice on how best to navigate Tufts judicial apparatus. Eleven Tufts students are involved in this advocacy program, a sub-group of the Tufts Community Union Judiciary (TCUJ), Dean of Student Affairs Bruce Reitman said. Student rules and regulations can be a complicated web for students who find themselves at fault. While Reitman and Carter are well-versed in the intricacies of the system, their status in the administration would create a conflict of interest were they to advise students on its operations. “Sometimes we get frustrated that we can’t give advice,” Reitman said. “But we can’t play that role.” Enter the student advocate, who offers strategic advice to students facing disciplinary charges or bringing complaints against a student, staff, or faculty member. There are now 16 advocates at Tufts, trained in part by Carter and Reitman. This number is on par with last year’s levels, but students

LAURA SCHULTZ/TUFTS DAILY have shown additional interest, junior stu- Tufts’ first men’s eight runs into trouble and tangles oars with another boat at this weekend’s Head of the Charles regatta. For more dent advocate Allison Towle said. coverage of the men’s and women’s crews, see Sports, page 20. “We have secured infrastructure [and see ADVOCATES, page 2

Inside this issue tuftsdaily.com Today’s Sections THE LIFE OF AN RA MOVIE REVIEW News 1 Viewpoints 9 The Daily explores the varying Does “The Prestige” Features 3 Comics 16 experience of the University’s live up to its name? Arts | Living 7Classifieds 17 Residential Assistants. Editorial | Letters 8 Sports Back see FEATURES, page 3 see ARTS, page 5 2 THE TUFTS DAILY NEWS Monday, October 23, 2006

WORLD IN BRIEF RUSSIA TREADS SOFTLY OVER SANCTIONS PBS ﬁ lming marathon documentary at Tufts BY ASHLEY PANDYA group has made so far and confident that might be exhausted or you might want time Though Russia has agreed to join an Contributing Writer most members will successfully complete to yourself to reflect, but the cameras are international alliance condemning North the marathon but prospects of injuries are always there.” Korea’s purported nuclear test, its response “The Boston Marathon is going to be huge clouding the horizon. The production team also films the run- over sanctions on Pyongyang remains tardy, this year.” Both Carol Brayboy (J ‘85) and teammate ners at doctor’s appointments and at home apparently from a fear the issue could If this prediction from Don Megerle, Melissa White, Director of the Tufts Fund for with their families. adversely affect the Iran nuclear dispute. Director of the Tufts President’s Marathon Arts, Sciences, and Engineering, are coping “They make a full schedule for you every But Russia has not announced any prac- Challenge, comes true, it may be partly due with injuries. day,” Brayboy said. tical measures for sanctions and has shown to PBS. Still, both are training when they can and Brayboy, a single mother with three chil- a different attitude than China, which has, Megerle isn’t just coaching the Tufts team still hope to complete the marathon. dren, often has to make time to go on her like Russia, shown sympathy to Pyongyang this year, but also a team of selected runners White, who learned of a stress fracture just daily runs and frequently sacrifices her regu- at the six-way talks on North Korea’s nucle- whose progress will be documented in an a few weeks after training began, said that lar attendance at church on Sunday morn- ar program, but has increased inspections episode of Nova, the WGBH television series. her healing process has been especially slow ings. of cargo to North Korea. Only two of these 13 runners are part of the because she has had diabetes for the past 25 Still, Sundays are her favorite days to train. On Friday, ahead of a meeting with U.S. Tufts community (two are Tufts alums), but years. “I love running with a group. If you’re run- Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Lavrov all will train at Cousens Gym every Sunday “But every time I feel that I am being left in ning on your own, it can be very difficult to indicated Russia’s caution over expanding morning. The catch: none of them have any the dust, this amazing group of people cheers get motivated and get yourself out the door,” the scope of U.N. sanctions against North long-distance running experience. me on and reminds me that I am part of the she said. Korea. The hour-long piece, titled “Marathon,” team and that they will help me through “The group bonded incredibly,” White The purpose of the sanctions “is to will focus on the runners’ physiological prog- this,” she said. said. “While we each come to this project prevent the provision of technologies and ress and will air on PBS in 2007. Brayboy, whose hip has been troubling her with our own individual struggles, there is a funds related to nuclear weapons,” he Megerle will train this group separately for a few weeks, has felt both the physical and palpable sense of team that keeps us togeth- said. from President Lawrence Bacow’s Marathon emotional effects of her injury. er.” The border between Russia and North Challenge team, which he also trains. “I hate to stop once I’m in the middle of Outside of the weekly training runs, team Korea is only 18 kilometers (11 miles) Yet the prospect of 26.2 miles is a daunt- a run, but then I’ll limp all the next day,” members e-mail each other consistently long. ing undertaking, but the runners are well on she said. “My body has never been through during the week “to ask for advice, vent about A Russian federal customs authority offi- their way. this before and I have to give it patience. It’s our latest challenges, and be each other’s cial revealed that no additional measures The training is already in its 16th week, all about learning about your body and its cheerleaders,” White said. have been taken on border traffic since the and team members are now running eight limits — both in a physical and an emotional “It’s really an interesting group,” Megerle U.N. resolution was adopted, saying, “The miles each session. sense.” said. “Each one comes with an interesting checks are being made as usual.” During the week, the runners are on an Participants say the camera time and story.” interval training program that alternates interviews make the already-difficult task of Brayboy says her experience in training between walking and running. Some runners training more complicated. has been a “lifelong lesson that applies to MADONNA FACES NEW OBSTA- also are on personal diets to either maintain “It can get tough,” Brayboy said, “especially everything.” CLE IN ADOPTION ATTEMPT or lose weight, Megerle said. if you’re trying to finish a really tough run and “There are no limits when you really want A Malawian man who gave up his 13- Megerle is both proud of the progress the you’re having a difficult time. Afterwards, you to do something,” she said. month-old son to be adopted by Madonna said Sunday he had not realized he was signing away custody “for good.” Yohane Banda signed adoption papers this month, clearing the way for a Malawian Not all close encounters with cops have consequences judge to grant the singer and her husband, RIGHTS ever, are also sent to the Coordinator of But not every encounter with the police British filmmaker Guy Ritchie, a temporary continued from page 1 Judicial Affairs and Community Processes. will result in a report to the Dean’s office. order to take Banda’s son David. rounding homes or borders on violence. This office is part of the Office of Residential “It depends on the incident,” Reitman “Our understanding was that they This is in accordance with Massachusetts Life and Learning, said Dean of Student said. would educate and take care of our son state laws. Affairs Bruce Reitman. “Sometimes they wouldn’t send up a just as they were doing at the orphanage,” “Off-campus disturbances [are] a big Though the position is currently in report unless they think it’s something that the 32-year-old illiterate farmer told the issue,” said Keith. “A lot of students don’t the process of being filled, its purpose needs to be followed up on. There will be Associated Press in a call from Lipunga, the see it as a violation of law to have a party “is to help the neighbors and students situations where our officers give a warn- village where he ekes out a living growing that is loud.” living in proximity with one another to ing to someone but [don’t] write it up.” onions and tomatoes. All police reports are sent to the Judicial better understand each others viewpoint,” This article is third in an ongoing series Madonna’s Malawian lawyer, Alan Affairs Office. Off-campus reports, how- Reitman said. about campus social life. Chinula, refused to comment, saying his clients had not given him any instructions. Human-rights groups have challenged the adoption, saying laws concerning the residency of the prospective parents were Advocacy program good for law hopefuls, Reitman says flouted and that it may set a precedent for ADVOCATES for future advocacy. During a disciplinary hearing, advocates human trafficking. continued from page 1 In her sophomore year, alumna Abigail and lawyers are allowed to consult with Carter is] regularly referring people to us Moffatt (LA ‘04), who would chair the TCUJ students during breaks and offer closing now,” sophomore Allison Sorkin, the TCUJ’s a year later, witnessed first-hand the work- statements. JAPAN MAY LOSE NATURAL GAS advocacy chair, said. ings of the student advocacy program. “We’re trying to get the students involved EXPORTS FROM EXXON PROJECT Reitman said that, on average, each advo- She called on Ferenczy’s help to medi- in every step of the [judicial] process,” Sorkin In another blow to Japan’s energy secu- cate handles as many as 15 cases per year. ate between her and Carter when she was said. rity, exports of natural gas from the energy Students have not always enjoyed this accused of a breach of academic honesty. For now, students and administrators are resource development project Sakhalin-1 resource for judicial affairs, however. “Like After they discussed the case, Carter less- looking forward to the program’s continued could possibly all go to China, it has been all organizations, interest [in judicial advo- ened the severity of Moffat’s punishment. success in helping students make prudent learned. cacy] peaks and wanes,” Reitman said. “You “They [Carter and Ferenczy] talk[ed] all decisions within the disciplinary system. Exxon Mobil Corp., which heads the need a driving force ... until it becomes so the time,” Moffat said. “And [Carter] was very And, for the advocates, the program offers Sakhalin 1 project, concluded earlier this institutionalized that like the [Judiciary] or responsive ... she clearly respected him.” valuable law experience. month a provisional contract with China’s [the Allocations Board (ALBO)] it runs on its Since 2002, student advocates have been “Yes we have the debate society [and] state-run China National Petroleum own.” trained by the Dean of Student Affairs Office ... the mock trial club ... but this is another Corporation on the import of about 6 The original advocacy program dates every year, Reitman said. In the spring of opportunity,” Reitman said. “It’s working million tons (in liquefied natural gas con- back to the early 1990’s, when students and 2005, then-Advocacy Chair Jordanna Starr hand in hand with administration and law- version) of natural gas to be produced at professors were involved in generally advis- (LA’06) helped write the program into the yers to deal with these cases.” Sakhalin-1, according to several sources. ing students on University policy, Reitman TCU constitution. And the advocates may soon have some The Sakhalin-1 project is an internation- said. The interest in advocacy took a dip Starr was the first person to ever hold the additional work on their hands. At last al program for energy resource develop- toward the middle of the decade until 2002. position of Advocacy Chair, which serves as Monday’s training meeting for the advo- ment off Russia’s Sakhalin Island. Japanese, Mike Ferenczy (LA ‘02), who felt students an intermediary between the TCUJ and the cates, Carter discussed the recently-institut- Indian, Russian and U.S. corporations are should to help their peers in difficult situa- student advocates. ed university policy that requires professors part of the consortium. tions, spearheaded the program’s comeback Though University disciplinary hearings to report all cases of academic dishonesty to However, Exxon holds the right to decide in the spring of 2001. are based on the Pachyderm, the University the Dean of Student Affairs Office. which parties receive natural gas exports. At the time, the student institutional handbook, and not state or federal law, Both Sorkin and Reitman think that According to the provisional agreement, framework was more flexible and less estab- many students bring lawyers to the hear- this policy will likely increase the number all six million tons of natural gas, the lished, he said: the TCUJ and the TCU Senate ings. of cases student advocates receive, as all amount excluding that to be taken by were barely more organized than “a group of The advocacy program was designed as alleged violation of academic dishonesty Russia, will be exported to China via a pipe- friends.” a viable alternative to professional lawyers, will go straight to Carter. line. While the program “didn’t really get off Reitman said. Next week, pamphlets on how to use the the ground,” Ferenczy said, his initiative and “[The lawyers] play the exact same role as advocacy system will be made available in —compiled from McClatchy Newspapers judicial advice helped lay the groundwork the advocates,” he said. her office.

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CHARLOTTE STEINWAY | SOS!

Navigating the spin cycle ear SOS!,

D Fine, I’ll put it out there. I am a self-professed laundry-loather. Don’t get me wrong; I’m a generally clean person, but I just don’t have the time and or desire to make the journey down three flights of stairs and devote a third of my day to enslaving myself to a bundle of clothes. What are some ways I can postpone this process or simply find a way to make the unwearable bearable? Sincerely, Laundry Lame-o

Dear Laundry Lame-o, I feel your pain. As a girl who once scoffed at the idea of vintage clothing (“eww, who knows what those retro stains are ... Spam was REALLY big back in the 50’s”), and double-lay- ered public toilets with seat covers AND paper towels, I can admit that I no longer flaunt the degree of cleanliness I once could. In fact, these past two months have practi- cally turned me into a crazy vintage-shopping (‘sup Davis Square Goodwill?), dirty-footed (hello ... ATO + sandals = death) hippie! Even looking beyond my “out-housing” and “yum- yumming” wilderness pre-orientation past, I can fully admit that college has made me a MIKE DOLACKY/TUFTS DAILY generally dirtier person. Hannah Auerbach (right) talks with a student on the second floor of Hill Hall where she is a Resident Assistant. Knowing both those people who do their laundry on a weekly basis, and those who have yet to do it at all (even worse: she plays on a varsity sports team), I consider myself to be Friend or foe? RAs say they’d like to be the former the median of my laundry-doing peer-group. I have done my laundry thrice thus far, and BY LUKE BURNS getting involved in the community. “I enforcement an RA will have to do. each time have put it off until the last possible Contributing Writer really like working with people,” she Shevchuk lives in an all-female dorm, minute. said, “and I thought it would be a good which she says is “a lot quieter.” Aside from the fact that I once ventured They are among the first people opportunity to do that.” According to Auerbach, who advises into the uncharted dirty laundry bag to find a you meet when you arrive on campus. Senior Katja Shevchuk, an RA in in a freshman dorm, RAs whose resi- wearable shirt, I feel that I am well equipped to They live down the hall from you, give Richardson House, echoed Auerbach’s dents are first-year students have a dif- advise your query. advice, and organize dorm activities, sentiments when explaining why she ferent experience than RAs with older It can be easy to get away with re-wearing but they also write you up when they signed up for the job. “I like to do residents. certain genres of clothing, i.e. pajamas and catch you breaking the rules. They are things for people,” Shevchuk said. “I “Working with all freshmen, it’s a jeans. Clothing re-worn within its realm of use the Resident Assistants, or RAs, a group wanted to get more involved in the clean slate,” Auerbach said, “and there’s is standard (yes, it may seem gross to put on of people whose jobs often make them community.” really a chance to help them and ... the same slinky beer-smelling tank you wore the subject of mistrust. But according to junior Kyle Sinick, shape their experience.” to the frats two weeks ago, but let’s admit it: if According to Director of Residential a Carmichael Hall RA, the fact that part Sinick agreed, and said upperclass- it doesn’t already smell like death, it will later Life Yolanda King, the job of an RA cen- of an RA’s work is to help enforce the men seem to put less of an emphasis that night). ters around a duty to fellow students. rules has an effect on the way residents on their dorm community. Although, it is important to note a certain “The RA job involves living in the com- respond to their RAs. “Being with no freshmen, it’s much “Lizzie McGuire Movie”-esque caveat: if you munity of residents and assuming pri- quieter,” Sinick said. “People aren’t as are going to stick to the re-wearing technique, mary responsibility for responding to invested in their floor because they make sure to skip at least a week between use, the personal needs of students in the “It’s hard because you want have friends from previous years.” and NEVER become an entire outfit repeater. community,” she said in an email to For juniors and seniors living in Even worse, though, than outfit repetition, the Daily. to be their friend, you want on-campus housing, RAs often make is re-cycling the few items where recurring use “We encourage the RAs to know the little impact. Carla Dash, a senior in is just simply unacceptable. “Unacceptable” names of all of their residents; be vis- to connect with them, but Carmichael Hall, said that older stu- can be defined by the repetition of any article ible and approachable to all their resi- you are the authority in the dents have extremely limited interac- of clothing from the triple threat: underwear, dents; plan floor/building-wide activ- tions with their RAs. “[The RAs] come socks, or towels. ities and programs; respond to any building.” and knock on your door when they A certain aforementioned varsity athlete issues of safety and health concerns; need to give you something,” she said. I know cited the “reversal” technique as her and work in collaboration with other Katja Shevchuk Dash added that RAs are not to way to address the need for clean underwear. offices to provide resources/services to senior and Richardson House RA blame for the lack of upperclassman Let’s make it clear that inside-outed clothing students,” King said. interest in RA-planned activities. should be reserved ONLY for instances such Some students, however, have the “It’s not always their fault,” Dash as “opposite day,” which, unfortunately, won’t impression that the primary task of said. “I guess people don’t want to take come around again until next October 3. RAs is to enforce the school’s regula- “Who would want to sign up to be the away time from doing other things.” Although the topic of underwear is very tions. dorm police?” is one question Sinick Dash added that, since some RAs are clear-cut when it comes to judging the need Conor Halloran, a freshman living said many people ask about their RAs. sophomores and juniors, senior stu- for laundering, towels and socks may not fol- in Bush Hall, said that his perception In Sinick’s view, negative percep- dents are sometimes older than their low in quite the same category. Socks worn of an RA’s job is that they “enforce tions of RAs hinder their attempts to RAs. around the dorm (provided you dust-bust the rules in the dorm, keep everyone foster community on a floor. According to Dash, this age differ- regularly) can be re-used. It’s the used gym happy ... [and] living together peace- Shevchuk agreed: “When I knock on ence can interfere with the relation- socks I would think twice about neglecting fully.” their door they think I’m coming to get ship. their placement in the laundry bag. While Halloran said that his RA is them in trouble,” she said. “It’s hard “If I was ever going to listen to my The verdict on towels is dubious: consider- “not a tyrant,” he feels that RAs don’t because you want to be their friend, RA, I’m not going to now,” she said. ing you are drying your clean body, there really get involved in residents’ lives unless you want to connect with them, but Despite having its difficulties, the should be no issue with re-using a towel every they’re forced to deal with a problem. you are the authority in the building.” job does come with perks, such as a so often. However, if the towel has either a) “[My RA] lets us do our own thing ... Auerbach also recognized the dual- free single room and having a portion been dropped on the floor (what’s with those Still, a job’s a job, and he does keep an ism inherent in acting both as a friend of your meal plan paid for. Still, Sinick bootleg stick-on hooks anyways?) or b) been eye out in case we break any rules,” and rule-enforcer to residents. said that being an RA is not for every- used after a Vegas-showgirl themed party Halloran said. “When people break rules it’s impor- one. (read: cakey glitter eye-makeup), laundry is Despite the impression that main- tant to remember that it’s not a person- “The biggest mistake you can make truly your only option. taining order is their primary purpose, al thing,” she said. Auerbach said that is just doing it for the benefits,” Sinick When it finally comes down to it, doing most RAs that were interviewed focus when she does have to report people, said. “The people I’d encourage to be on other elements of the job. “It’s not because I want to do it; it’s RAs are the people who enjoy help- see LAUNDRY, page 4 Junior Hannah Auerbach, who is an because it’s my job.” ing people ... There’s a lot of different RA in Hill Hall, said that she applied The composition of a dorm aspects to the job, so you can find Contact Charlotte to get advice for all your to be an RA because of her interest in has a major impact on how much something you want to do.” problems at [email protected]. 4 THE TUFTS DAILY FEATURES Monday, October 23, 2006 Laundry, homework can mix LAUNDRY vending machines, or, in my case, continued from page 3 listen to Romanian techno while laundry is an integral part of the building a house of cards. college experience: there are the The laundry room is also probably “OMG, I was totz on the phone with the cleanest, best-smelling room in my mom the first time I did my your hall: take advantage of the situa- laundry” commentaries, as well as tion by letting your nasal cavities self- shared reminiscence about the lone cleanse. Plus, next time you are on an shrunken wool sweater that “acci- awkward date, you can time it so that dentally” made its way into the dark your dryer ends right after you’ve put load (admit it, you were just too lazy in an appetizer order. That way you or cheap to dry clean it). can use your “phobia of wrinkled Doing laundry can even carve clothes and thus imminent need to away 97 precious minutes in which fold your fresh laundry” excuse to you can catch up on some Psych make a quick getaway in a time of reading, max out your points at the desperation. Monday, October 23, 2006 THE TUFTS DAILY FEATURES 5 6 THE TUFTS DAILY FEATURES Monday, October 23, 2006 Tufts Programs Abroad Informational Pizza Parties Tufts in Tübingen: Monday, 10/23 at 6:00pm Large Conference Room, Campus Center Tufts in Oxford: Wednesday, 10/25 at 6:00pm Large Conference Room, Campus Center

Come learn more about the programs, eat pizza, and talk to program alumni!

You are cordially invited to join us… Tuesday, 24 October 2007 Deleted: ¶ 6PM ASEAN Auditorium The Fletcher Alumni Club of Boston Deleted: ¶ hosts Simulating Nonviolent Conflict: Bridging Theory and Practice with A Force More Powerful – The Game of Nonviolent Strategy

A Charles Francis Adams lecture by Dr. Peter Ackerman (F’69, F’71, F’76) Managing Director of Rockport Capital, Incorporated Founding Chair of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict Hardy Merriman Director, Programs and Research, International Center on Nonviolent Conflict. Reception to follow Cabot Intercultural Center, 7th Floor ------PETER ACKERMAN Dr. Ackerman holds a Ph.D. from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy where he is the Chairman of the Board of Overseers, and is the Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Freedom House. He also sits on the Board of Tufts University, and the Council on Foreign Relations, and is a member of the U.S. Advisory Council of the United States Institute of Peace, and the Business Advisory Council of United States Olympic Committee. Dr. Ackerman co-authored Strategic Nonviolent Conflict published in 1994, and A Force More Powerful: a Century of Nonviolent Conflict. The latter volume was a companion book for the Emmy nominated documentary of the same title which appeared nationally on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) in September 2000, which he was the series editor and principal content advisor. Dr. Ackerman was also executive producer of Bringing Down A Dictator, the Peabody award-winning documentary that chronicled the fall of Slobodan Milosevic in Serbia which premiered on PBS in March 2002. He is the founding chair of the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC).

HARDY MERRIMAN Hardy Merriman is Director, Programs and Research at the International Center on Nonviolent Conflict (ICNC).He has worked in the field of strategic nonviolent conflict since 2002. Prior to coming to ICNC, Mr. Merriman worked for three years with Dr. Gene Sharp at the Albert Einstein Institution (AEI) in Boston, Massachusetts. Mr. Merriman contributed a chapter to and edited Dr. Sharp’s latest book, Waging Nonviolent Struggle: 20th Century Practice and 21st Century Potential. While at AEI, Mr. Merriman also provided editorial support for several shorter publications, such as There are Realistic Alternatives and The Anti-Coup. Arts|Living 7 THE TUFTS DAILY Monday, October 23, 2006

MOVIE REVIEW Twists and turns of ‘The Prestige’ work magic on the audience BY MALCOLM CHARLES Daily Staff Writer

In “The Prestige,” Cutter (Michael Caine) says that a great magic trick is composed of three parts: The “Pledge” is where the audi- The Prestige

Starring Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Scarlett Johansson Directed by Christopher Nolan ence is shown something ordinary, followed by the “Turn,” during which the magician does something extraordinary. The final part, the “Prestige,” is where “lives hang in the balance, and you see something shocking you’ve never seen before.” The film is deservedly titled after this last part, unfolding like a magic trick, daring view- ers to try and pin it down without fully reveal- ing itself. “The Prestige” focuses on the careers of two young magicians, Alfred Borden (Christian Bale) and Robert Angier (Hugh Jackman), in turn-of-the-century London. If the dreary but oddly mesmerizing London and Bale’s presence seem to recall the fictitious Gotham in “Batman Begins” (2005), it is because both TOUCHSTONE PICTURES movies share the same director: Christopher “This is not what I meant when I said the ‘turn’ of the trick.” Nolan, who also directed “Memento” (2000) and co-wrote “The Prestige”’s screenplay, which he based on the 1996 book of the same totally dedicated to his craft that he would put powerful plot that could have easily swept among subtle clues, leaving it to the viewer to title by Christopher Priest. on a façade of feebleness for decades just for them away. The leads, Jackman and Bale, are try and sort things out. Borden and Angier’s life-long feud is those few moments on stage. Angier cannot at their best when they share a scene and feed The movie’s haunting score and somber sparked by tragedy. The film begins with imagine ever making that sacrifice but still off each other, creating tangible electricity. scenery magnifies a pervasive feeling of dread both men working as assistants to a relatively wants to experience glory and success. David Bowie is effective as Nikola Tesla, but it and uneasiness. Most of the tricks seem to unspectacular magician and under the super- As Angier sees it, Borden murdered his wife. is such an understated and subtle role that his go awry with sometimes violent and deadly vision of a magic trick engineer named Cutter Blows are exchanged as both men try to dis- casting seems to have just been a novelty. consequences. Tensions heighten whenever (Michael Caine). During one performance, rupt and one-up each other. The rivalry takes As the veteran mentor and engineer, Caine’s Borden or Angier, both skilled magicians, take Borden, called up as a “volunteer” from the its most dramatic turn when Borden begins Cutter evokes the most sympathy, as he is the stage — an effect that works to bridge the audience, binds a female assistant (Piper to perform a new trick, “The Transporting swept up in a chain of events he is powerless gap between the audience in the movie and Perabo) with an unconventional knot before Man.” Amazed and twisted with jealousy, an to stop. However, one sympathetic character the one in the theater. she is dropped into a tank of water. Unable obsessed Angier travels to America to meet is not enough to combat the film’s most dam- There are simply too many illusions and to remove the knot, she drowns on stage. The with scientist Nikola Tesla (David Bowie) to try aging weakness: its lack of emotional depth. twists in “The Prestige” for all of the movie’s assistant was Angier’s wife. and discover Borden’s secret. Character development takes a backseat to secrets to be fully understood. There is a risk It soon becomes clear that the movie is not If the protagonist of this movie isn’t clear by plot and results in one-dimensional relation- that audiences will not be able to suspend just about a dangerous rivalry, but differing now, it is because there is never a clear delin- ships. their disbelief for such a dense and winding philosophies on magic. Angier and Borden eation. Both men are transformed by their This would have crippled any movie with a story, but that risk pays off. “The Prestige” have very different reactions when they both rivalry, but in different ways. Though there is lesser plot, but the storyline of “The Prestige” is stunning cinematic achievement. Though discover that the only way a seemingly old and almost always ambiguity, one of the two men is gripping and unpredictable. In a style sim- some may be let down by the film’s tidy crippled Chinese magician pulls off a trick is emerges the seemingly intended sympathetic ilar to Nolan’s “Memento,” the film jumps dénouement, Borden reminds us that “the through amazing physical strength. Borden is hero near the end of the movie. forwards and backwards in time to keep the secret impresses no one; the trick you use it awed and inspired by the magician being so The entire cast holds their own amidst a audience off-balance. Red herrings appear for is everything.”

ALBUM REVIEW Despite the name, ‘Pyramids’ is not one of the wonders of the world BY PHAEDRA BRUCATO Contributing Writer times comparable to later Blonde Redhead. Although sometimes slightly venturing off key, these nuances add to the naïveté of the Supposedly, Pit Er Pat named their album music. “Pyramids” for the reappearing pyramid The songs are often ethereal and organic. motif that occurred in their own lives, even One of the standout songs is “Pyramid,” where the listener is brought to a distant Pyramids expanse. Foreign rhythms begin the song, Pit Er Pat and Davis-Jeffers’ lyrics sound dark, but there is no telling the intentions of the singer. Before even becoming aware of it, the Thrill Jockey listener gets swept into the next song. However, at many points in this album in the number of members in their band. the name Pit Er Pat shadows the actual Recorded with Tortoise’s John McEntire, sound that their music embodies, because instrumental atmospherics are another although musically innovative and original, repeating theme in this record. Ethereal it is not particularly striking to the listener. jumping keyboards backed by bass guitar One could just as easily have “Pyramids” are mated with blank, simple lyrics and playing on repeat while they wait in the hotel unpredictable jazz drums reminiscent of elevator as they could have the smooth jazz Chicago in the 1920s. saxophone solos of Kenny G. (Interesting Recorded in a mere 11 days, “Pyramids” fact: the “G” is an abbreviation of “Gorelick.”) shows clear improvement over the rigid con- THRILL JOCKEY RECORDS This by no means is saying that Pit Er Pat has struction and lack of variation of Pit Er Pat’s Pit Er Pat may be confused about what pyramids actually look like. the musical qualities of Kenny G, but that it debut LP, 2005’s “Shakey.” Over half of this is lacking in the efficacy to instill any sort of record was improvised in the studio, allow- emotion in the listener. ing for much more interesting results and very experienced musicians: Bassist Rob pyramid based on importance, it is drum- “Pyramids” is well done and pleasing to allowing Pit Er Pat to break free from the Doran was one of the founding members of mer Fuego who would be at the top. Fuego listen to, but it can at times seem boring and rigid construction of their last album. This Alkaline Trio; Fay Davis-Jeffers is a classically acts as a keystone for the band, with his uneventful. The ethereal nature that encom- notwithstanding, the songs on “Pyramids” trained pianist; and drummer Butchy Fuego Chicago jazz-influenced drumming holding passes the album is attractive, but some- hardly sound thrown together; each one has worked with Neutral Milk Hotel. The the three-piece together. times too light and drifty. Pit Er Pat clearly blends smoothly to the next and contains different musical backgrounds and styles Davis-Jeffers’ takes the helm as the main did make a great improvement from its last intricacies and multi-layering, a new ven- that each inputs creates an original and singer on “Pyramids,” with Rob Doran and album, but it does not have the expressionis- ture for the band. interesting formula for music; however, if Butchy Fuego backing on selected songs. Her tic qualities that would make it a memorable All three musicians in Pit Er Pat are clearly the members actually were arranged in a lyrics are simple and innocent and some- album to listen to in years to come. 8 THE TUFTS DAILY ARTS | LIVING Monday, October 23, 2006 Attention Juniors and Sophomores

As you plan for summer 2007 and for the 2007-08 Academic Year, please consider applying to the

china cross-cultural Leadership Program of the Institute for Global Leadership

The program is a unique opportunity for cross-cultural learning and leadership development through intensive, intellectual inquiry and practical study with peers from Hong Kong and Beijing and with dynamic practitioners, scholars, institutions, companies, and organizations in China and the United States.

This is a selective, yearlong program. Seven to Thirteen Tufts students will be chosen to participate for 2007-08, along with an equal number of students from Peking University, The University of Hong Kong, and The Chinese University of Hong Kong.

Following several orientation sessions during the spring 2007 semester at Tufts (or via the internet if you are abroad) and interaction via the Institute’s internet bulletin board -- all of you will meet in Hong Kong in July 2007.

There you will

• learn about the politics, economics, and culture of Hong Kong

• attend and participate in a leadership lecture series featuring prominent academic, political, and business leaders from the region

• participate in group activities throughout Hong Kong, Macau, and the southern mainland of China

• participate in a serious, intensive six-week in- ternship (sponsoring public and private sector organizations for the 2006 summer include the Government of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd., the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, HSBC, and Friends of the Earth)

• participate in a weekly seminar with the opportunity to conduct original research

Following your seven weeks in Hong Kong, you will then travel to the mainland -- Beijing and possibly shanghai -- for ten-fourteen days. This will include visits to the high-tech sectors as well as to museums, the Forbidden City, the Great Wall, archaeological sites, and rural villages; and you will also interact with distinguished academics, business leaders, journalists, jurists, and students. (The Summer 2006 program included a two-week seminar in Shanghai on urbanization that we are hoping to make a permanent component of the program.)

After the summer, all of the students return to their respective universities and begin to plan an international symposium on a topic focusing on Asia (to be determined) which will be enacted in February 2008. The students from Beijing and Hong Kong will travel to the US (New York and Bos- ton) in the winter of 2008 for two weeks of lectures, meetings and discussions with distinguished practitioners and scholars in the U.S. -- including visits to the United Nations and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point -- and for the international symposium.

INFORMATION SESSIONS: • TODAY, 5:00pm, Cabot 206 • Wednesday, November 1, Pearson 106 • Tuesday, November 7, Cabot 206

For Applications and information, visit www.tilip.org, call 617-627-3314, or email [email protected] Monday, October 23, 2006 THE TUFTS DAILY ARTS | LIVING 9

THEATER REVIEW No trace of Andrew Lloyd Webber in Marina Carr’s transcendent ‘Cats’ BY JENNY HONG haunting Greek drama. Carr takes play. Contributing Writer the images and themes of “Medea” One weak note is Sarah Smith’s and transforms them into some- portrayal of Josie, Hester’s daughter, Marina Carr’s “By the Bog of thing that goes beyond providing which leaves much to be desired, Cats” weaves a tale reminiscent of a simple cathartic release. There’s but the cast as a whole does an Euripides’ “Medea.” Set in a place such vitality and conviction in the exceptional job. characters that one can’t help but Carr weaves together a ball of By the Bog of Cats empathize, especially with protago- intricately tied characters — a story nist Hester Swane. of love, betrayal, home, waiting Like Medea, Hester is spurned and myth — all trapped together Written by Marina Carr by her long-time love, Carthage within their own sense of destiny Directed by Rose Carlson Kilbride, as he makes the practical and morality. There is no sense of At Devanaughn Theatre decision to marry the daughter of holding back; everything is voiced, a rich landowner instead of Hester. no matter how hostile or intimate through Oct. 29 Complicating matters is the cus- it may seem. When violence is pres- Tickets $17 to $19 tody of their daughter, Josie, who ent, it’s portrayed with such grace Carthage wants to bring along on and passion that it is not just anoth- deep within the culture and myth his honeymoon. Hester, pathologi- er bloody scene, but one that drives of Ireland, time is not discernable cally tied to Carthage, snaps at this the message home. in Carr’s play, giving it the ability betrayal and must exact revenge. One of the prevalent ideas of to transcend the constraints of any Dani Duggan as Hester gives a this play is home and the sense of world; the play rings true and hits commanding performance. Her belonging it provides. All the char- home for all generations. portrayal not only makes one weep, acters — especially Hester — look Directed by Rose Carlson, “By the but also leaves one breathless from for a place to belong, to call home, Bog of Cats” is proudly presented in the passion Duggan bestows upon as unrealistic and unattainable as it the small non-profit Devanaughn her words. Her stage presence blows may seem. The trials of the charac- Theatre, located in the South End. the other actors out of the water. ters twist and jab at the heart and do Situated behind Bob the Chef res- Liz Robbins gives another not let go. taurant, the theater itself is hard to commendable performance as The overall feeling after the play find; however, once revealed, it is Catwoman, the ever-present blind is one of tremendous sadness, pain hard to forget. The small stage pro- and wise character in most Greek and heartbreak. But just take a vides an intimate setting that trans- plays. Although the character is a bit moment to readjust to the modern ports the audience into the world of a loon, Robbins takes it with poise world and breathe out the imag- of the play, giving a chance for the and grace. es and words of the play for a individual to interact with the story Ann Marie Shea plays Mrs. while. Breathe them back in and on a more personal level. Kilbride, the epitome of what chil- you will see that “By the Bog of As mentioned before, the story dren everywhere do not want their Cats” is not just a gemstone of ROSE CARLSON/DEVANAUGHN THEATRE is reminiscent of “Medea” although mothers to be. Shea is the prime Irish drama, but one that power- Dani Duggan gives a commanding performance as Hester Swane, a is by no means an adaptation or source of laughter, providing comic fully delivers a haunting theatric woman spurned by her husband Carthage Kilbride (played by Charles a mere modernization of the relief in an otherwise overwhelming experience. Hess).

Book listens deeply for real America

BY DAN DELUCA “Notes on the State of Virginia,’’ from McClatchy Tribune 1781 — “I tremble for my country, when I reflect that God is just, that Among American rock critics, his justice cannot sleep forever.” And U.S. Army Greil Marcus is the titan whose Allen Ginsberg’s 1966 anti-Vietnam brilliance is taken for granted even War poem “Wichita Vortex Sutra” — though few of his readers can tell spoken “into a tape recorder in the you just what it is he’s talking about. back of a Volkswagen bus in Kansas, Marcus has earned his place at dead center in the U.S.A.”: “A lone The U.S. Army is currently offering several sizeable enlistment bonuses of up to $40,000. the mountaintop. In cultural cri- man talking to myself .../ Imagining tiques such as “Mystery Train’’ (1975) the throng of Selves/ That make this You may also qualify for up to $71,000 from the Montgomery GI Bill and Army College and “Lipstick Traces’’ (1989), he’s nation one body of prophecy.” dug deep into pop music, literature, Marcus announces that his film, philosophy and 20th-century intention is “to travel through that Fund. Or, you could pay back up to $65,000 of qualifying student loans through the art movements such as dada and throng of selves” to “attend to a con- situationism to tell “secret” histo- versation of gestures, exclamations, ries that uncover unseen connec- whispers, damns and praises and Army’s Loan Re-payment Program. To find out more, contact 1-800-USA-ARMY. tions that impact the American (and jokes.” And in so doing, to listen European) experience. for “a single American, claiming his With “The Shape of Things to or her birthright, as a single body Come,’’ Marcus is after some big standing in, if only for a moment, for fish. He uses Puritan settler John all Americans.” Winthrop’s 1630 invocation of The idea of Marcus’ locating a America as a “City Upon a Hill” voice that speaks for all America is along with speeches by Abraham noble, if usually entertaining folly, Lincoln and the Rev. Dr. Martin particularly since Marcus’ tastes are Luther King Jr. to broach the topic singular and the listening choices of American exceptionalism, and that he makes wholly subjective. explore the nation’s covenant with Old Marcus faves Bob Dylan and The Humanist Chaplaincy at Harvard Presents: God and its people. Herman Melville turn up, naturally, In analysis that is often dazzling, though in “Shape,’’ they don’t pre- seemingly profound and head- dominate. Instead, Marcus — who JULIA SWEENEY scratching at the same time, he developed this book out of a class closely reads poems, movies, novels, he taught at Princeton in 2001 performances, and punk-rock songs — hones in on David Thomas, of by an array of subjects ranging from Pere Ubu, the dadaist punk band Alumna of Saturday Night Live, Sex in the City, Desperate Housewives grrl-rockers Heavens to Betsy to from Cleveland, in a chapter titled everyman actor Bill Pullman to nov- “Crank Prophet Bestride America, elist Philip Roth. Grinning.” In Her Hilarious Performance of With the events of Sept. 11, 2001, And Roth, whose late novels, from as a starting point, he writes that “American Pastoral’’ to “The Plot LETTING GO OF GOD “more than any place on earth, Against America,’’ Marcus correctly, America can be attacked through grandiosely calls “a patriotic literary its symbols because it is made up. project that in the United States had It is a construct, an idea, and as no match in any field.” (Though so Sanders Theater, Thursday, October 26, 8PM from the beginning to this day it is as not to upset Dylan — the subject still seeking to construct, to shape, of two previous Marcus tomes — he Tickets $19, Students $12 whoever finds himself or herself on allows that the Bard’s 1997 album its ground.” “Time Out of Mind’’ is almost as The story he tells is “of a country good.) www.boxoffice.harvard.edu or 617-496-2222 inventing itself, staging the old play Even as he goes relentlessly about a chosen people and their over the top, Marcus is sharp and Free Parking with Ticket covenant with their god — but as the shrewd on Roth. And in his clos- country took shape and announced ing chapter, he does an excellent Broadway Garage, Felton St. itself as a nation, the ground shifted.” job on conflating Steve Darnall The ground that Marcus is inter- and Alex Ross’ 1997 cult graphic ested in is the shaky moral terrain novel “U.S. — Uncle Sam’’ and where the citizens on the hill break Ginsberg’s “Wichita Vortex.” (I’m “An excerpt of Letting Go of God is the single most popular story the promises they’ve made to them- not sure what the latter has to do selves, or find out that — as in the with Duane Allman’s guitar solo on we’ve ever put on our show.” case of slavery — those promises Boz Scaggs’ 1969 recording “Loan were a lie in the first place. Me a Dime,” but Marcus has smart Ira Glass, Producer of “This American Life” He quotes Thomas Jefferson’s things to say about it.) 10 THE TUFTS DAILY ARTS | LIVING Monday, October 23, 2006 Monday, October 23, 2006 THE TUFTS DAILY ARTS | LIVING 11

Series of Leadership Workshops Know Your Constituents

Tuesday October 24, 6:00 – 7:30pm Rabb Room, Lincoln Filene Hall

Working on a project on campus or in the community? Interested in how to reach out to your constituents more effectively? This workshop looks at learning ways to identify and understand the needs and concerns of your target audience.

Cosponsored by Tisch College and the Office of Student Activities

Please RSVP by Monday, Oct 23rd at - http://ase.tufts.edu/osa

Upcoming workshops include Marketing Yourself, Creating a Campus Initiative, Public Speaking and Grant Writing 12 THE TUFTS DAILY EDITORIAL | LETTERS Monday, October 23, 2006

THE TUFTS DAILY EDITORIAL KATHRINE J. SCHMIDT Editor-in-Chief Learn the law — and not just for the LSAT EDITORIAL Kelly Rizzetta Managing Editors Today’s news article demonstrates vited violation. student to grasp the consequences of Andrew Silver a striking need for students to add The benefit of learning the law is those actions. With an education of a basic understanding of local laws obvious. It’s much easier to plan a the potential consequences of stu- Samantha Goldman Editorial Page Editors to their academic fare of art history student activity, party or organize a dent parties and events, a student Jacob Maccoby Mark Pesavento slides and chemistry equations. campus group when fully aware of is empowered to make an informed Grant Reid While it’s true there will be no mid- regulatory boundaries. choice to participate (or not) in the term on university rules, knowledge of Additionally, students would best event. Zofia Sztykowski Executive News Editor this subject is integral to an enjoyable ensure the protection and advocacy of It’s even possible that students might James Bologna News Editors college experience. their rights when imbued with a basic choose to engage in a smaller number David Pomerantz Whether before, during, or after understanding of them. of events that necessitate police inter- Marc Raifman cramming for midterms, students Such an education would further vention if aware of the possibility of Robert Silverblatt need to take up the urgent task of a safeguard against being caught off- such an encounter. This would allow Sarah Butrymowicz Assistant News Editors refresher course in proper legal behav- guard after any altercation with cam- for campus police to focus more on Pranai Cheroo ior. pus and local police. public safety issues and let students Jenna Nissan The responsibility for greater legal Ultimately, education alone is just enjoy their college years with only Lilly Riber Jeremy White education is one that falls on all cam- the beginning. When faced with the the most necessary police interaction. pus groups. choice of obeying or breaking the law Student groups and social activities Students, student groups, Tufts or university rules, students must make operating with an awareness of the law Anne Fricker Executive Features Editor Police and administration all must a choice to follow (or not) these regu- help remove some animosity toward Arianne Baker Features Editors do their individual parts to ensure lations based upon their own sense of law enforcement. Kristen Sawicki students are aware of what sorts of the situation. With all the progress toward improv- regulations govern student groups and It’s unrealistic to expect college stu- ing campus social life, it would be most Matt Skibinski Assistant Features Editor parties. dents not to party, or even to expect unfortunate for students to remain We’re heartened that Tufts’ admin- underage college students never to ignorant of the law and reverse the Stephanie Vallejo Executive Arts Editor istration is making strides at educat- touch alcohol, but it is realistic to needed steps to make Tufts a more ing affected students of the student expect these same students to under- fun college environment. Let’s hope Greg Connor Arts Editors Mikey Goralnik judiciary process. While necessary, it stand the consequences of making a that a student body better educated would be best to avoid this step alto- decision regarding their actions. on relevant local laws and regulations Diana Landes Assistant Arts Editors gether and be aware of both local If a student did not understand will create an enjoyable social scene Sarah Cowan regulations and the Tufts legal process the legality of his actions, it’s high- free of unwanted and unexpected legal Kristin Gorman Julie Schindall before being confronted with an unin- ly unlikely to expect the same consequences.

Marissa Weinrauch Executive Viewpoints Editor LOUIS COPPOLA Raven Anderson Assistant Viewpoints Kahran Singh Editors Adam Winograd Elizabeth Hoffman Executive Sports Editor Alex Bloom Sports Editors Andrew Bauld Rachel Dolin Kelley Vendeland Evans Clinchy Assistant Sports Editors Thomas Eager

Ford Adams Executive Photo Editor Jeffrey Chen Photo Editors Jo Duara Alexandra Dunk Sarah Halpert Josh Wilmoth Anjali Nirmalan Assistant Photo Editors Vanessa White

PRODUCTION Joel Harley Production Director Jason Richards Production Managers Adam Raczkowski Meredith Zeitzer Marianna Bender

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BUSINESS Leslie Prives Executive Business Director Rachel Taplinger Business Manager Zachary Dubin Office Manager Eli Blackman Advertising Managers Hadley Kemp OFF THE HILL | OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY Stacey Ganina Receivables Manager Tag banned in Mass? The Tufts Daily is a nonprofit, independent newspaper, published Monday through Friday during the academic year, and THE LANTERN Parents of the school expressed mixed Parents who support bans such as distributed free to the Tufts community. emotions and parent Debbie Laferriere this forget to remember their own child- EDITORIAL POLICY Elementary school officials in said, “Playing tag is just part of being a hoods. Editorials that appear on this page are written by the Editorial Attleboro Mass., a town just south of kid.” School officials, however, do not Page editors, and individual editors are not necessarily respon- Boston, announced Wednesday that stu- The Lantern believes bans such as deserve all the blame. sible for, or in agreement with, the policies and editorials of The Tufts Daily. The content of letters, advertisements, signed dents will no longer be able to play games this are unjustified and wrong. Although In this lawsuit-happy world we live in, columns, cartoons, and graphics does not necessarily reflect such as tag, touch football or any other school officials fear being held liable for there are a myriad of opportunities for the opinion of The Tufts Daily editorial board. game involving running and touching an angry parent whose kid gets hurt dur- winnable lawsuits. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR one another because officials are scared ing recess while unsupervised, the pen- It is easy for a parent to claim their kid Letters must be submitted by 4 p.m. and should be handed the children will get hurt and hold the alties associated with this type of ban was hurt because school officials were into the Daily office or sent to [email protected]. All let- school liable, according to an article writ- outweigh the positives. not doing a dutiful job of watching their ters must be word processed and include the writer’s name ten by The Associated Press. As obesity rates in the United States kids. and telephone number. There is a 350-word limit and letters must be verified. The editors reserve the right to edit letters The school, Willett Elementary, is continue to rise, banning games that Although most of these lawsuits will for clarity, space, and length. not the first to ban games such as tag. promote outside activities such as tag is not stand up in court, it is no reason for a ADVERTISING POLICY Schools in Cheyenne, Wyo., Spokane, only adding to the problem. school to ban activities that could result All advertising copy is subject to the approval of the Editor- Wash. and Charleston, S.C. also banned Children are supposed to get banged in lawsuits. in-Chief, Executive Board, and Executive Business Director. tag and unsupervised contact sports dur- up during recess — bruises and cuts are a The Lantern believes taking chances A publication schedule and rate card are available upon ing recess, the article said. part of childhood. while a child is what childhood is about. request. Willet’s principal, Gaylene Heppe, who Although some parents might prefer It is OK for kids to fall down and get P.O. Box 53018, Medford, MA 02155 approved the tag ban, said when kids it, it is impossible to keep children inside banged up. Depriving children of learn- 617 627 3090 FAX 617 627 3910 play outside is “a time when accidents of a bubble, isolated from the outside, ing activities such as this is doing more [email protected] can happen.” harmful world. harm than good. Viewpoints 13 THE TUFTS DAILY Monday, October 23, 2006

SAM DUPONT | RREDED SKYSKY AATT NIGHTNIGHT

The Running of the Pedestrians f anything will make a man recon-

sider his faith in divine prudence, it Iis a trip on the Chinese bus system. I sat awake one recent night, eyes wide open

and sweating bullets, a cartoonish figure

of insanity, as the driver of my long-haul

sleeper bus killed the engine, and silence

CORBIS fell on the highway. We were somewhere Spare me, extremists in the wasteland between Beijing and Hohhot, the capital of Inner Mongolia, in BY BENJAMIN L. BELL men are unfairly prohibited from offer- it is right or wrong. ing their opinion on the abortion issue Why does this sort of black or white the middle of a miles-long train of buses simply because we will never actually logic currently define the status quo? This letter is in response to the Oct. 19 have to have an abortion ourselves. Well, the lack of dialogue can be most- and trucks, all at a dead halt. Viewpoint written by Debra Wise regard- I think that this unspoken rule is ly attributed to the extremist and always ing abortion. somewhat meaningless and refuse to obnoxious elements of both sides of A clock, hanging from a nail driven Typically, I would refrain from broach- abide by it. the abortion debate. These extremists, into the metal front of the bus, above ing the issue of abortion at any time or armed with their outrageous rhetoric the driver, gleefully reminded me that place. Like most people, and even as a and cult following, have been the main the time was 3:15 AM, and that we were political science major, I simply dread The bottom line is that contributors to the breakdown of moder- already 10 hours into our 7-hour trip to discussing it in any of its numerous forms people, especially teenagers, ate debate. Beijing. As if taunting me further, my fel- or variants. It is just one of those issues, On the extreme conservative side, low travelers, all Chinese, were sleeping like gay marriage or affirmative action, have always and will con- we have the legislation in South Dakota peacefully: to my right and left, in the which you pray doesn’t come up at the tinue to not only be interest- outlawing all abortions, except those berth above me, and below on the floor; dinner table (or any other time for that “intended to prevent the death of a preg- nobody troubled in the least. matter) for fear that someone will inevi- ed in sex, but also have sex nant mother,” as stated by the Chicago We sat like that for an hour. To our right tably leave with a black eye or at least a Tribune. This law also includes the denial groaned an old blue truck, laden heavily bruised ego if the discussion is allowed and lots of it. of abortion to women who have been with cabbages. The red taillights of the bus to take place. raped or have been the victim of incestu- in front silhouetted what must have been That being said, I am always in favor ous acts. I think it is safe to say that this the dirty laundry of our bus driver, hang- of offering one’s opinion in the name The inherent problem with the issue of view is clearly ridiculous, even to some- ing from a clothesline stretched across the of positive dialogue. I also think that abortion is that there seems to be only two one like me, raised evangelical Christian inside of our bus. We sat for an hour, and sides of the argument that are expressed and taught to believe that abortion is then, inexplicably, began to move again. in public debate. As an American, you are fundamentally wrong. From my vantage in the darkness, Ben Bell is a junior majoring in political either for abortion or against it. There is On the other side of the spectrum, we crawling through the traffic, what had science and former columnist for the Tufts no room for maybe. There cannot pos- caused the jam was not an accident or Daily . sibly be more to the argument beyond if see ABORTION, page 15 something similarly dramatic, but simply the fact that too many truck drivers had pulled over and gone to sleep for the night and every lane of the highway was blocked for miles. Actions speak louder than words However one chooses to travel in China, it is a trial of the highest order of patience, BY ELI COHN trying to be as goal oriented as pos- fraternities and sororities should have a of nerves, or, alternatively, of one’s sense of sible at handling this situation. We have big voice in this. humor. The scene of a city street in Beijing been responsible, we have not gotten However, those in charge cannot rest is a chaotic one. Streets are thick with cars After my first Viewpoint about Tufts drunk and thrown bottles at administra- on their laurels and tell us that the frater- and trucks, competing with motorbikes social life was received with such open tion buildings, and we have gotten real nities are filling the void just fine when and bicycles, which swerve to avoid the arms and eager ears, my housemate poi- results. they are not. And they shouldn’t mislead droves of pedestrians. gnantly pointed out to me that there Nothing can be done by falling back students by saying that sororities provide Donkey carts are rare in Beijing, and for would surely be some backlash against and saying, “Well, things might be tough, a substantial social outlet for all stu- the most part they have been replaced by the cause and against me for mobiliz- and the cops might be out of line and dents when they really mean sisters and a wide assortment of jury-rigged mecha- ing people behind it. Then the Facebook overzealous. But we shouldn’t waste time guests. nized vehicles. Three-wheeled bicycle- group took off, students began bouncing complaining. We should just make the Now if anyone wants to start scruti- carts teeter through traffic, piled high with ideas off one another and things actually best of what we have.” If we do that, nizing the minutia of the details in my cargo: from fresh white linens to a home’s started moving. nothing gets changed, and we end up articles, and if you want to go ahead worth of furniture. Little metal boxes that We have had numerous meetings, we with the same problems next week and and correct all the misprints or typos in look something like outsized microwaves have talked to the administration, a pub next year. the Daily Viewpoints section, then you veer around corners, powered by what will be opening up on campus in the near Now please do not misunderstand me. should go ahead and do it and we’ll could well be lawnmower engines. future, and the Tufts cops who came at I am an optimist and I think it is just probably see you again in two months. Traffic laws are looked upon as lit- 1:00 am to break up the party I was at on dandy that Miss Ladd strives to be a posi- Sarah does however, make it clear that tle more than a suggestion; running red Friday night even did so with courtesy tive person. But when things are wrong, she’s more informed than I regarding lights and passing against oncoming traf- and previously unprecedented respect. you can’t just sit there and tell yourself Greek life at Tufts and points out “...eight fic are practices not usually frowned upon So when a sorority girl publishes a to stay positive and make the best of it. fraternities that are able to have parties except at the busiest intersections. Most viewpoint, three weeks after this little Sometimes, you have to change things. and provide the Tufts community with a main roads have four lanes for traffic: one movement began, inviting all of the Now is one of those times. And, I wonder social outlet.” Well, Miss Ladd, if they are for bikes and one for cars in each direc- alleged “ignorant complainers” to direct how one can see that the social scene ABLE, then why don’t they? tion. all their questions on this subject to her, I is lacking without seeing how little the The truth is, it does not matter which Despite the clear demarcation of lanes can’t help but think of 10 or 20 questions Greek system is doing to help matters. frats are open and which are closed, and rules, it is entirely possible to find any of my own. There are plenty of forums for mem- which are dry and which ones are not. type of traffic driving in any direction in First, I, and all the other students bers of the Greek community to come What matters is whether they can fill any lane at any time. This makes crossing working on this issue recently have been together and join our cause. On the the social hole that, due to an increased the street a particularly tricky sport, and Facebook group, we have all but begged police presence and probation sentences, one that must be done either very slowly the presidents and members of fraterni- has been opened wider in recent years. with lots of looking back and forth, or very Eli Cohn is a senior majoring in political ties and sororities to join in and help in quickly with a lot of shouting and waving science. any way they can. It is obvious that the see SOCIAL, page 15 see DUPONT, page 15

VIEWPOINTS POLICY The Viewpoints section of The Tufts Daily, an open forum for campus editorial commentary, is printed Monday through Thursday. Viewpoints welcomes submissions from all members of the Tufts community. Opinion articles on campus, national, and international issues can be roughly 700 to 1000 words in Sam DuPont is a junior majoring in inter- length. Editorial cartoons are also welcome. All material is subject to editorial discretion, and is not guaranteed to appear in The Tufts Daily. All material should be submitted by no later than 1 p.m. on the day prior to the desired day of publication. Material may be submitted via e-mail ([email protected]) or in hard-copy national relations. He is currently study- form at The Tufts Daily in the basement of Curtis Hall. Questions and concerns should be directed to the Viewpoints editor. The opinions expressed in the Viewpoints ing abroad in Beijing, China. He can be section do not necessarily represent the opinions of The Tufts Daily itself. reached at [email protected]. 14 THE TUFTS DAILY VIEWPOINTS Monday, October 23, 2006 Monday, October 23, 2006 THE TUFTS DAILY VIEWPOINTS 15 Other solutions to abortion debate possible Movements to revive social ABORTION This fact seems to be conspicu- information, but rather to active- continued from page 13 ously absent from the repertoire ly offer them the tools to make life are making progress have the radical feminist sector of the most adamant pro-abor- more educated choices. who seem to claim that women tionists, like Ms. Wise, who has Beyond education itself, the SOCIAL cies. This is what we are trying should always be able to abort sympathy for those girls who issue of abortion could and continued from page 13 to change. children as if the “fetuses” were dump their newborn babies in the should be avoided if at all pos- We are all on the same side here I am a senior this year. So some sort of cancerous growth trash while simultaneously ignor- sible with the wider use and pro- so after agreeing that there are whatever progress is made on that can and should be disposed ing the fact that they are complicit motion of oral contraceptives. problems, we should agree that this front will be progress that of at a moments notice if the in homicidal act. Sorry, Ms. Wise, Instead of spending millions of the best thing is to do all in our I most likely won’t be able to woman so desires. but most people have a hard time federal dollars on abstinence edu- power to solve them. experience as a Tufts student. I find this ideology equally sympathizing with teenage girls cation, which, in my view, is an As I said already, it does not That does not mean I do not appalling and just as ridiculous as who murder infants. enormous waste of money, why surprise me to see that there care. I do. I just urge all who not allowing women to have abor- So where does this leave the not push for the free distribution are people out there who disap- decide to take on this issue to tions when they have been sexu- abortion debate? of birth control in every public prove of my message or the tac- always look objectively at what ally violated. What this contingent Well, like most controver- school in America... or even offer tics that Erik Aurigemma and is going on. See the big picture. needs to come to terms with are the sial issues, the moderates must tax breaks to those pharmaceuti- all the rest of the excited mem- Do not be satisfied with a moral and ethical consequences of negotiate a compromise of sorts. cal companies currently working bers of the Facebook group pub opening up in Hotung or actually having an abortion. Specifically, sex education must to create a male contraceptive? are using to promote positive an open semi-formal scheduled I am not talking about the relat- become a much larger part of See, I told you the rule prohib- change. But, believe me, I hope in December by the social chair ed consequences of having an elementary and middle school iting men from this debate was as much as the next fun loving of the Greek Council’s execu- abortion three weeks into a preg- education. absurd! Jumbo that the Greek system tive board. These are only small nancy when the fetus has barely The bottom line is that people, In any case, the key to find- bounces back and becomes the parts of a solution to a big prob- formed. I am referring to late term especially teenagers, have always ing a compromise is keep- central social locale that it used lem. Everyone should have as abortions, where the “fetus” being and will continue to not only be ing the debate away from the to be. If they can hold open much fun as they want at col- destroyed could potentially sur- interested in sex, but also have extremists who have neither events for non-Greek students, lege and if you feel like your life vive and live a normal life if given sex and lots of it. the foresight nor intelligence that would be a huge step. But is being hindered during your the proper medical treatment The solution is not to deny to offer any meaningful and the reason they don’t is because precious four years here, then instead of being disposed of. generations of people the right to permanent solution. they have to tiptoe around the at least for the sake of those trouble-seeking police and the who came before you, please... administration’s hard-line poli- Stand up and fight back. The transportation in China is a nightmare DUPONT street corner in Beijing, each one my head to find the source of the 19 Tufts alumni are currently serving overseas continued from page 13 ready and willing to take every blast. of arms. last Yuan from my wallet. As it turned out, a disposable as PEACE CORPS volunteers... join them! Needless to say, riding a bicy- The nearest miss among my lighter had been left under the cle through this melee can be experiences on the streets here rear windshield of the car, and a bit harrowing as well. This is — despite seeing a few flam- the heat had caused the gas to especially true considering the ing wrecks, I have not yet been explode, sending the largest piece durability of the bikes here. quite so unfortunate — was flying past my head, and into the Information Session: China is still very much a poor not, in fact, traffic-related. On front seat, where it lodged itself country, and things here tend one especially hot day I sat bak- in the emergency brake. Tuesday, October 24th to be of a lower quality than in ing in the back seat of the cab The driver, who seemed to 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm the west, from the pencils to the when, quite suddenly, there was find the situation rather hilari- washing machines. A month a terrific explosion behind my ous, picked up what was left of Dowling Hall, into ownership of my new head. All passengers in the car, the lighter, showed it to me, and Room 745B Chinese bike, nearly every part the driver included, ducked for threw it out the window. I remain Tufts University capable of breaking has, at one cover. In the heat of the moment, sincerely glad it did not stick in point or another, totally failed. I was sure we were under fire, the back of my neck, because it Fortunately for me, there is a and when the ringing in my ears would have been very difficult to www.peacecorps.gov bike repairman on almost every had stopped, I cautiously raised remove. 16 THE TUFTS DAILY COMICS Monday, October 23, 2006

DOONESBURY BY GARRY TRUDEAU CROSSWORD

FOX TROT BY BILL AMEND

DILBERT BY SCOTT ADAMS

NON SEQUITUR BY WILEY

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For the week of Oct. 23 to Oct. 29, 2006 LIBRA (September 22-October 22) Home improvements and financial obligations will ARIES (March 20-April 18) Business tactics may require added attention this week. Many Librans be hidden and unreliable this week: after Tuesday, will now begin publicly clarifying their long-term expect managers to avoid direct questions or with- intentions in romantic and family relationships. hold important facts. Don’t be derailed: all will soon Single Librans can expect several new love inter- work in your favor. Do, however, watch payment ests to soon arrive. Over the next eight days, close amounts and carefully verify calculations: costly relatives may challenge recent family decisions. mistakes will prove problematic. Later this week, Areas affected are revised schedules, daily obliga- search out new social events. At present, many tions and broken promises. Aries natives are ending a fairly intense phase of emotional isolation. SCORPIO (October 23-November 21) Safety, security and long-term business ventures will TAURUS (April 19-May 19) Sports, exercise soon become almost effortless: after Tuesday, and outdoor activities are now highly appeal- expect loved ones to defer to your career ideas or ing: before mid-week, expect health, fitness and adopt your vision of the future. For many Scorpios, romantic attraction to dramatically increase. For this is an important step in emotional develop- some Taureans, however, a last minute social ment: follow your instincts. Wednesday through invitation may be unusually vague. If so, offer a Friday also highlights complex discussions with warm acceptance: your reaction will help heal loved ones concerning daily obligations, romantic past misunderstandings. Friday through Sunday choices or recent lifestyle changes. accent unique business and financial invitations. SAGITTARIUS (November 22-December 20) GEMINI (May 20-June 20) Home routines will Work negotiations will be postponed over the provide relaxing influences and gently nostalgic next few days. Although complex assignments are moments this week. After Tuesday, expect close emotionally draining, business relationships will friends and relatives to again offer familiar com- be cheerful. Use this time to complete outstand- forts. For some Geminis, this marks an end to ing tasks and finalize minor past agreements: in several weeks of public stress, workplace pressure the coming weeks, key officials will actively resolve and social criticism. Stay receptive and allow oth- disputed documents. After mid-week, a rare social ers to express their deepest thoughts: you won’t be reversal may strain a new relationship. disappointed. CAPRICORN (December 21-January 19) Silly CANCER (June 21-July 21) Habitual routines may moments between friends, gossip and renewed this week be easily derailed by pride, indifference group interest are highlighted before mid-week. and social denial. Over the next few days, family Avoid the shy or withdrawn types, if possible: members may strongly object to bold social plans, someone close may still be emotionally vulner- press for revised home roles or challenged new able. After Wednesday, business relationships may opinions. Empathy is needed: avoid probing for be briefly complicated with flawed instructions, quick answers and gently encourage loved ones power struggles or irritable authority figures. Ask to resolve their past disappointments. for added time to complete projects and wait for LATE NIGHT AT THE DAILY change. LEO (July 22-August 22) Social gatherings, humor and philosophic discussion may now bring new AQUARIUS (January 20-February 18) Sudden friendships into your life. After Tuesday, expect flirtations are difficult to resist this week. For both friends and work mates to receive unusual many Aquarians this period of intense attraction romantic proposals. Vague gossip and fast deci- marks the start of several weeks of fast romantic sions are, however, unreliable: if possible, avoid exchanges. Don’t question the seriousness or public speculation or quick judgments. Later this candor of others: all is as it appears. After Tuesday, week, a long-term friend or close relative may workplace demands may increase: expect col- admit to a series of complex financial or property leagues and managers to soon relinquish control “Congratulations Panama ... you’re getting a bigger canal!” mistakes. of important projects. Offer your time. — Grant Reid VIRGO (August 23-September 21) For many PISCES (February 19-March 19) Before mid- Virgos, it may be wise to rely on humor and witty week, private family triangles, traditional roles or exchanges in business relationships this week: at long-term home plans may require serious deci- present, anxious friends or colleagues may need sion. Don’t change your original vision: although distraction or added support. Minor financial demanding, this is a positive time for reclaiming strain and unexpected workplace power struggles past ideas or improving emotional strategies. will be experienced over the next two weeks: offer Stay dedicated. Later this week, someone close patient optimism and all will be well. Later this may request private legal or financial advice. week, a romantic partner or new lover may be If so, probe for yesterday’s records or hidden sentimental or needy. agreements. Monday, October 23, 2006 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS 17

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College to host a first-round game in the postseason FIELD HOCKEY they were strong and skilled. But we’re used pushing the ball into their offensive end in advantage of any opportunity we were able continued from page 20 to playing teams that are strong. They only both halves. to get.” of the circle, who dished it off to Holiday on have three back on defense, and we talked “They’re a very physical team, but we’re a With the victory, Tufts increased its chanc- the right side of the net for the shot. about throwing the ball behind them.” really skilled team,” junior Katie Pagos said. es of securing home-field advantage for the Those two goals were the only offense the Williams is a notoriously physical team, “And that’s the best thing you can do; you NESCAC Tournament, with just one league Jumbos could muster, as the Ephs controlled but their scorers were never able to force have to play your own game. A lot of teams game remaining. In the opening round, the the pace of the game, constantly pressur- their way through the Jumbo defense in the NESCAC are very physical. I saw a lot second, third and fourth seeds play host, ing the Tufts defense. An offensive-minded Saturday. The Ephs’ struggles may have been of bounces, a lot of hacking, which I think while the top team gets a bye. The loss team, Williams plays with an extra player due to the absence of sophomore Meighan is typical of Williams in general, but we’re a dropped Williams to third place — Bowdoin on the forward line, and the strategy has McGowan, the NESCAC’s reigning Rookie of very smooth, technical team, and that’s what and Middlebury are now tied for first, while brought results — the Ephs scored 37 goals the Year and the league leader in both goals hockey is all about.” Trinity and Tufts are deadlocked in fourth in their first 11 games of the season. But by and assists. “They’re known more for being an offen- behind the Ephs. drawing another player forward, Williams McDavitt planned to move her lineup sive team — they have a lot of goals, they The Jumbos must beat Conn. College next had one fewer player on defense, yielding around to neutralize McGowan, specifi- shoot a lot — but we’ve always been very Saturday to have a shot at home-field advan- more opportunities for the Tufts offense. cally having Holiday shadow the star. But solid defensively,” Duffy-Cabana added. “So tage. But they also need Trinity to lose its “We worked on being tough at practice when McGowan didn’t show up at the game, a lot of times that plays to our strengths. game against Middlebury next weekend, as and being tough on the ball,” coach Tina McDavitt reverted to the usual plan. Still, the Obviously you want the ball down there the Bantams won the head-to-head battle McDavitt said. “I’d seen them play, and knew Ephs were a formidable force, relentlessly and scoring, but I thought our offense took with the Jumbos earlier this season. After losses, Jumbos will have opportunity to bounce back against Amherst FOOTBALL Ephs tacked on a 20-yard field goal and Williams threatening again, The Jumbos failed to capitalize, Middlebury. Colby is the lone home continued from page 19 from freshman Scott Sobolewski Tufts sophomore Seth Bancroft however, and they left Zimman game left on the schedule for the — he’s been doing it for the past and a six-yard touchdown run to intercepted a pass from Williams’ Field with a 38-14 loss. The setback Jumbos. Next week the Jumbos four years. Pressure or whatever, he widen the lead to 38-7. The Ephs third-string quarterback, fresh- is a disappointing one, but Samko head to western Massachusetts to just doesn’t feel that. He just goes took Lucey out of the game for the man Tyler Ware. Williams stopped is already looking ahead to the rest take on Amherst and hope to be at out and plays.” duration, comfortable with their Bancroft’s return at the Tufts 11, but of the schedule. full strength for that contest. “Steve is one of the guys that I 31-point lead. on the ensuing drive, sophomore “We try to take them one game “I’m extremely optimistic,” can really count on,” Samko added. “Sure, the score got away from running back Brad Ricketson broke at a time,” Samko said. “The last Decembrele added. “Middlebury, “He’s a really, really good receiver. us,” Samko said. “But I’m not free from the Eph defenders and two games we’ve played the two we play them hard every year — Not a superstar because he doesn’t embarrassed. We took some chanc- took off down the left side, dashing best teams in the league. But I’m they haven’t beaten us by any more quite have that speed. But I thought es because we were trying to win 89 yards for the only Tufts rush- not looking back — I’m looking for- than six points. And Amherst, we’ve he stepped up today — I thought the game. I didn’t think we gave up. ing touchdown of the afternoon. ward. These next three games will beaten them two of the last three he played well.” I thought we played very hard.” Seconds later, Ephs sophomore determine what kind of season we years. If we can win these last three Despite trimming the lead to Even with time winding down, Sean Milano fumbled the kickoff have.” games, we’re 6-2, and that’s a great 28-7, Tufts found itself in a hole the Jumbos continued to fight. from freshman Oliver Snider, and Those next three games come season. I can’t wait to go up there shortly after intermission, as the With less then four minutes left Bancroft recovered the ball. against Amherst, Colby and and play Amherst.” Jumbos’ postseason aspirations will be on the line at home against Camels MEN’S SOCCER Duker, but the Williams defense swarmed, kicks, and culminating in junior tri-cap- but thinks he’ll be ready to go on Saturday continued from page 18 and the shot went high. tain Greg O’Connell’s evening the score against Connecticut College. excellent, to be fair.” Williams continued to control the lat- in the 39th minute. O’Connell received a “Greg leaving the game didn’t bolster The Ephs generated numerous chances ter stages of the first half. Anchored by short drop-pass from senior striker Ben our cause,” Ferrigno said. “He’s a captain, in the opening minutes. Junior winger Kit senior All-American defender Dana Leary, Castellot and made a beautiful strike from an emotional leader on this team, and a Fuderich overwhelmed the defense with the Ephs’ back line dominated the aerial 30 yards out, curling it away from the goal- physical presence in the midfield.” his ball-handling skills on the right side. battle and kept the ball in the Jumbos’ keeper and into the upper-left corner of The injury punctuated a wave of grow- Williams looked certain to score in the defensive third. the net. ing physicality in the game, as the refs 11th minute, after a cross from Fuderich “I was marking [Leary, who was moved In the beginning of the second frame, whistled the teams for a combined 35 set up a close-range shot, but Glass cleared up to the front line] in the second half, and Williams regained the momentum it had fouls on the day. In the 68th minute, the the shot off the line to prevent a goal. he was throwing me around like I wasn’t lost after O’Connell’s goal, applying sig- referee went to his pocket for a yellow card A minute later, communication prob- even there,” Glass said. “He’s a big target nificant pressure to Tufts’ defense. Several after a cleats-up slide-tackle by Fuderich, lems in the back — a problem that had who can create mismatches.” crosses and forays into the box forced and did so again in the 81st, handing Tufts plagued the Jumbos earlier this sea- As a result, the Ephs had a commanding Tonelli to stay on his toes, but the keeper’s sophomore midfielder Peter DeGregorio son—resulted in a dangerous turnover, advantage in shots, 22-4, and corner kicks, solid play kept the score knotted at 1-1. his third caution in two games. but Williams’ senior striker John Hillman 11-3, for the game. Williams finally scored O’Connell left the game with a knee The Jumbos will host Connecticut overshot his attempt from 15 yards out. in the 29th minute when senior midfielder injury in the 69th minute, further harm- College on Oct. 28 with their playoff hopes In the 16th minute, Tufts responded Matt Nolan buried a shot in the lower left ing an already anemic Tufts offense. The on the line. with one of its better offensive sequences, corner past a diving Tonelli. midfielder missed several games earlier “It’s my last game at home, and if we stringing together a series of combination Tufts appeared to relax after falling this year due to a similar injury, and as don’t win, it might be my last game ever,” plays. The buildup resulted in a shot from behind 1-0. The quality of the Jumbos’ such, he took himself out of the game as a said Glass. “I know what’s at stake, and the 20 yards by freshman midfielder Bear attack improved, earning them two corner precaution. He will have an MRI this week, other seniors know what’s at stake.” Tufts secures at least one playoff home game Positive end to fall for team WOMEN’S SOCCER Whitney Hardy turned on the As the win handed Tufts a WOMEN’S CREW weren’t going to be able to catch continued from page 20 offense for their team in the sec- stronghold on second place in continued from page 20 us.” “Joelle went up to the pen- ond half. the conference, the outcome of very sharp turns,” Esworthy said. Overcoming the difficult course, alty kick ball and just slammed “Williams was good at not next weekend’s game against “It’s hard for the coxswain, who it was the squad’s tenacity that it home,” senior tri-captain goal- letting our forwards turn,” Ross Conn. College will help deter- has to prepare us for every single helped it finish as high as it did in keeper Annie Ross said. “It was a said. “But we adjusted and start- mine its first-round opponent in sharp turn, and especially when it the race. Senior Kristine Shoemaker beautiful thing.” ed doing a lot of one-two passing the tournament, which begins gets crowded and you have to cross pushed the team from the fifth seat The win was a refreshing one which led to a lot of chances.” on Oct. 29. other boats. You have to focus on to the stroke. for the Jumbos, who were fresh “We really had our best Amherst clinched the top your own boat and who’s around “I think both boats rowed very off of a tough loss on Wednesday moments when we won and seed in the league with a win you and make sure you don’t go off aggressively, while last year we were to the non-conference Keene possessed the ball in the middle on Saturday, while the Ephs course. [Horwitz] prepared us for more passive-aggressive,” Caldwell State Owls. After snapping its of the field,” Emery added. “It dropped to fourth place with every turn we took as far as our race said. six game winning streak, Tufts was great when we played it on their loss to Tufts. Middlebury time, and she definitely saved us a “[Shoemaker’s] a big powerful needed a win this weekend to the ground to our wide players, sits in third place with a 5-2-1 couple of seconds.” woman, and putting her in the get back on track. who we felt could take on their record. Despite finishing 16th, Horwitz stroke seat has probably changed “I am very happy with how outside midfielders and defend- Bowdoin and Wesleyan are said the team was keen on sending the aggressive nature of what we’re the team played,” Ross said. ers.” scheduled to play next Saturday a message to rival school Smith in doing,” Caldwell continued. “She “Williams is a good team, but we The Jumbo defense rebound- with the winner securing a sev- the race. has gotten fitter, has gotten older, played tough. Our defense was ed after Wednesday’s loss to enth-place finish and likely a trip “I was in the first boat, and we and we can use this powerful solid, our offense was aggressive, record its fifth shutout of the to Somerville on Sunday. If the started directly in front of Smith,” nature she has in the stroke seat and we challenged them all over season. Ross finished with four Jumbos lose on Saturday and Horwitz said. “We have a little rival- instead of the middle of the boat. the field.” saves, while her Williams coun- finish in third place, they will ry with them, so we made it a point It challenged everyone else to keep Junior Martha Furtek, junior terpart, Sinnenberg, notched host either Colby or Bates, who to put them far behind us. Early up with her if you can and the kids Lauren Fedore and freshman four as well. face off next Saturday as well. in the race it was clear that they have responded well to that.” 18 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS Monday, October 23, 2006

MEN’S SOCCER MEN’S CREW Jumbo rowers struggle on the Charles Men crash into Coast Guard crew, finish 40th in field of 58 crews BY WILL HERBERICH team’s dismal performance ers did everything they could Daily Staff Writer and its failure to finish higher to keep things from getting out than 40th. of hand. The men’s crew team went “We had a typical Head of “All we can do is control into the Head of the Charles the Charles for us,” Britt said. what we do,” Britt said. “It Regatta on this weekend with “In crashing into another boat, speaks well of us that nothing high expectations. But in the the other crews in the race more serious happened.” team’s final competition of the moved up on us. It’s disap- With the conclusion of the year, the team faltered under pointing that we didn’t finish fall rowing season, the Jumbo pressure and limped to a 40th as strong as we could have.” rowers can look ahead to the place finish in the race’s 58- Despite the disappointing spring season. Coming off of team field. finish, the Jumbos managed to a frustrating fall, there is defi- Although the first Tufts boat salvage the race and avoided nitely room for improvement. started well, the adversity that slipping into last place. The Members of the team isolated has plagued the team all sea- Jumbo rowers may have been several specific aspects of their son reared its ugly head as sloppy, but they were also well game that need work. the crew crossed under the prepared for dealing with col- “We really need to be able to Anderson Bridge. Sophomore lisions. keep our strokes together and coxswain Danie Damm took “We recovered from the raise our stroke rating in the an aggressive line through the crash pretty well,” Britt said. sprint to the finish,” Pineau bridge, and the Coast Guard “We had talked about what to said. Academy crew failed to move do [if the boat crashed] before- “Our rating is too low in the out of the way. hand, and they did well. Danie sprint,” Damm added. “And The boats collided, and both steered a decent race on a very the boat just looked heavy.” crews were forced to stop row- tough course. I think that she Damm emphasized the ing. The Air Force Academy did a good job.” importance of “working more crew was rowing nearby and Tempers flared after the on endurance during winter tried to intervene. crash, as a member of the training and the beginning of “Everyone in [Air Force’s] Coast Guard team approached the spring season.” boat started yelling different Tufts senior co-captain Jeff In this weekend’s race, the LAURA SCHULTZ/TUFTS DAILY things to do,” Tufts senior co- Vanderkruik and confronted Western Rowing Club won Sophomore midfielder Peter DeGregorio takes in a pass in Saturday’s captain Tim Pineau said. “But him about the earlier collision. Tufts’ division, followed by game against the Williams Ephs. The Jumbos dropped the game 2-1 with no one in our boat said any- According to the Tufts team, Queens University of Canada a goal in the final minutes and now stand at 6-5-1 on the season. thing except Danie.” the Coast Guard rower sarcas- and Trinity College, which Damm attempted to get the tically said, “Nice race,” and brought the top NESCAC Tufts crew back on track but started to berate Vanderkruik crew. Late goal hands Tufts a loss in said that she was getting lit- for the crash. Dale Hawkins of the tle help from the Coast Guard Vanderkruik handled the Vancouver Rowing Club won rowers. situation well, however, as he the Masters singles event, fol- heartbreaking fashion vs. Ephs “Coast Guard stopped car- kept from letting the argu- lowed by representatives of ing,” Damm said. ment between the two teams the Riverside and Union boat Team’s playoff hopes remain in state of flux Tufts coach Jay Britt was escalate. Britt downplayed the clubs, which are both located BY MATT MERTENS Jon Glass protested that the ball less than enthused about his conflict and said that his row- on the Charles River. Daily Staff Writer had not entirely crossed the line “From my perspective, it didn’t It was a game of inches for the look like it went all the way over,” SCHEDULE | October 23 - October 29 men’s soccer team on Saturday Tonelli said. “A few guys thought MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN afternoon. it did though. I guess it’s just one MEN’S SOCCER of those things in sports than can vs. vs. go either way.” Field Hockey Endicott Conn. Coll. at Kraft Field, Saturday “I thought [junior defender 4 p.m. 12 p.m. Andrew] Drucker cleared it, but Williams 2 Football @ Amherst half the team saw it one way 1 p.m. Tufts 1 and half the team another,” Glass added. “It happened so fast that Men’s NESCAC Champ. @ Conn. Coll O’Connell: 1 goal it was hard to tell.” Cross Country The controversial ending over- 11 a.m. Williams junior defender Will shadowed a dominant perfor- Ford broke a 1-1 deadlock in the mance from the Williams squad. Women’s NESCAC Champ. Cross Country @ Conn. Coll 84th minute of the game, trick- From the opening whistle, Tufts 11 :45 a.m. ling the shot past two lunging looked tentative, while the Ephs Jumbos, and ultimately injuring took control of the game with vs. Tufts’ postseason aspirations. aggressive tackling and attack- Men's Soccer Conn. Coll. 11 a.m. The loss dropped Tufts to 6-6-1 ing. (2-5-1 NESCAC), while league- “I was hoping to get more from Women’s vs. vs. Worcester Conn. Coll. leading Williams improved to 11- our play, to be perfectly honest,” Soccer 1-0 (6-1-0 NESCAC). coach Ralph Ferrigno said. “We State 3 p.m. 1:30 p.m.. While the Ephs celebrated, didn’t control the ball particu- vs. @ Hamilton vs. Williams Tufts freshman goalkeeper Pat larly well today, but Williams was Volleyball Bowdoin 8 p.m. 12 p.m. Tonelli, who notched five saves 7 p.m. on the day, and senior tri-captain see MEN’S SOCCER, page 17

STATISTICS | STANDINGS

Field Hockey Women's Soccer Men's Soccer Volleyball Football NSCAA Div. III Women's Soccer (8-4-0, 5-3-0 NESCAC) (7-3-2, 5-1-2 NESCAC) (6-6-1, 2-5-1 NESCAC) (21-6, 5-2 NESCAC) (3-2) Regional Rankings (as of Oct. 17, 2006) CONFERENCE OVERALL CONFERENCE OVERALL CONFERENCE OVERALL CONFERENCE OVERALL CONFERENCE Ranking, Team (Record) W L W L W L T W L T L T W W L W L W L Pct W L T 1. Western Conn. State (15-0-0) Bowdoin 7 1 11 1 Amherst 7 0 1 10 1 1 Williams 1 0 12 Williams 8 0 21 6 Williams 5 0 1.000 7 1 0 2. Wheaton (14-1-0) Middlebury 7 1 11 1 Tufts 5 1 2 7 3 2 Amherst 6 1 1 11 1 1 Amherst 5 2 22 2 Amherst 4 1 .800 Tufts 5 2 21 6 Middlebury 4 1 .800 3. Amherst (8-1-1) Williams 6 2 10 6 Middlebury 5 2 1 8 2 1 Bowdoin 6 2 0 10 2 0 Bowdoin 4 2 17 5 Trinity 4 1 .800 4. Williams (8-1-3) Trinity 5 3 8 4 Williams 4 2 2 8 2 3 Wesleyan 5 1 2 9 1 3 Conn. Coll. 4 3 15 8 Tufts 3 2 .600 5. Tufts (6-2-2) Tufts 5 3 8 4 Colby 3 2 3 8 2 3 Middlebury 4 0 8 4 4 0 Wesleyan 4 3 14 8 Hamilton 2 3 .400 6. Bates (9-3-0) Wesleyan 3 5 6 7 Bates 4 4 0 9 4 0 Bates 4 1 6 3 5 1 Trinity 2 4 10 6 Wesleyan 2 3 .400 7. Colby (6-2-3) Amherst 2 5 6 6 Bowdoin 3 4 1 5 5 2 Colby 5 1 5 2 5 2 Bates 2 5 12 16 Colby 1 4 .200 8. Middlebury (6-2-1`) Conn. Coll. 2 5 6 6 Wesleyan 3 5 0 5 7 1 Tufts 5 1 6 Colby 2 5 Bates 0 5 .000 2 6 1 12 15 9. Endicott (14-2-0) Bates 1 7 5 7 Conn. Coll. 0 7 1 2 9 1 Conn. Coll. 7 0 4 Middlebury 2 5 12 12 Bowdoin 0 5 .000 1 7 1 10. Springfield (8-4-0) Colby 1 7 3 9 Trinity 0 7 1 2 9 1 Trinity 1 7 0 2 9 1 Hamilton 0 7 9 17 Individual Statistics Individual Statistics Individual Statistics Individual Statistics Individual Statistics Div. III Women's Cross Passing C-A Yds. TD G A Pts G A Pts G A Pts Offensive Kills SA A Country National Rankings Russo 55-95 532 5 I. Casellas-Katz 3 8 14 Lauren Fedore 7 1 15 Mattia Chason 7 2 16 Harrison 306 26 2 (as of Oct. 17, 2006) Marlee Kutcher 5 2 12 Martha Furtek 3 1 10 Dan Jozwiak 6 1 13 Wysham 253 30 1 231 17 Rushing Att. Yds. TD Ranking, Team (Points) Stacey Watkins 4 3 11 Fanna Gamal 3 1 7 Bear Duker 3 2 8 Filocco 4 Allende 107 5 8 Georges 60 293 1 Michelle Kelly 5 0 10 Rebecca Abbott 2 2 6 2 4 8 1. SUNY Geneseo (280) Alex Botwinick Denniston 81 3 18 Forde 32 103 0 Brittany Holiday 3 0 6 Jesslyn Jamison 2 0 4 3 1 7 2. Amherst (271) Ben Castellot Helgeson 47 3 3 Ricketson 2 93 1 Tess Jasinski 1 4 6 Whitney Hardy 1 0 2 2 3 7 3. Wash. U. St. Louis (263) Bob Kastoff O'Reilly 30 10 751 Cammuso 19 70 0 Kathleen Martin 1 1 3 Ali Maxwell 1 0 2 3 0 6 4. MIddlebury (254) Jon Glass Gaylord 14 38 1 Emma Kozumbo 1 1 3 Jessie Wagner 0 2 2 2 2 6 Defensive B Digs Peter DeGregorio Guild 10 27 1 5. Wisconsin-La Crosse (252) Corey Green 1 0 2 Joelle Emery 1 1 3 Sam James 1 1 3 Wysham 96 67 6. Calvin (235) J. Williamson 0 1 1 Abby Werner 0 1 1 Andrew Drucker 0 1 1 Allende 53 20 21 209 Receiving No. Yds. TD 7. Tufts (234) Kim Harrington 0 1 1 Joey Stampone 0 1 1 Filocco Ripecky 0 281 Menty 19 195 1 8. Dickinson (220) Goldstein 0 390 Halas 12 176 4 9. Williams (219) Goalkeeping GA S S% Goalkeeping GA S S% GA Svs Sv% Goalkeeping Harrison 30 263 Von Ancken 6 41 0 M. Duffy-Cabana 14 72 .837 Annie Ross 14 55 .797 20 64 .762 10. Willamette (208) Pat Tonelli Jagiela 3 31 0 Monday, October 23, 2006 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS 19

FOOTBALL WILL HERBERICH | BIG HITTER, THE LLAMA Knute Rockne in a raincoat

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slightest human emotion, I’ll appeal

to you nonetheless. It’s about my

great uncle, you see. My Uncle Chel is the single greatest Notre Dame fan that the world has ever seen. We’re talking about a man who has every Irish game of the past 20 years captured on VHS tape, a man who built a Notre Dame shrine in his basement, complete with a Touchdown Jesus and a “Play Like A Champion Today” sign. When he was a kid, Chelly used to bike down to Notre Dame practices to watch Knute Rockne coach the Irish. Since the end of Rockne’s legendary career, he’s stayed faith- ful as the Irish flourished under Ara Parsegian and flopped under Dan Devine. He’s been through LAURA SCHULTZ/TUFTS DAILY Willingham, Weis, O’ Leary (albeit Junior running back Brendan Georges was held to a season-low 27 yards rushing in Saturday’s game against the Williams Ephs, as the Jumbos lost very briefly), and more. 38-14. Tufts now stands at 3-2 on the season and looks ahead to a road game against Amherst next weekend. The man lives and breathes Irish football. He’s on the short list of people who, upon death, will join Ephs cruise past Jumbos, improve record to 5-0 the “echoes” that are woken up before every home game. (If you Lucey leads undefeated Williams to 38-14 win, handing Tufts its second straight loss don’t get this reference, Google the Notre Dame fight song. Now.) BY EVANS CLINCHY “[The Ephs’ offense] played ahead on us early, and it’s hard to Russo eventually found his But because of the current bowl Daily Editorial Board extremely well,” Samko said. come back from that.” groove, coming to life late in the system in college football, my “They’ve done that every time this The Ephs’ offense strung togeth- first half with the Jumbos already Uncle Chel will almost certainly not Step aside, Trinity. There’s a new year. Lucey played very well — he er an aggressive running game, trailing 28-0. On the Jumbos’ see his beloved Irish play for the powerhouse in the NESCAC, and completed the first five passes he notching 55 carries. Morrissey led fourth drive of the game, which national championship this season. it’s the Williams Ephs. threw. It’s as good an offense as I’ve the way with 74 rushing yards, began with 7:19 left in the half, After the Irish suffered a 47-21 drub- FOOTBALL seen in the NESCAC in a long time. while junior Kevin Flynn added Russo took to the air six times, bing at the hands of the Michigan I don’t think they even care if you 46. and completed all six passes — all Wolverines early in the season, they at Zimman Field, Saturday score or not — they just want the Meanwhile, the Williams without sophomore David Halas, were immediately cast aside as title ball back.” defense applied an equal amount who entered the game as the contenders. One-loss teams rarely Williams 38 Lucey went 9 for 12 for 112 of pressure to Tufts. The Ephs’ Jumbos’ leading receiver with 176 figure into the national title picture, Tufts 14 yards and a touchdown, while his defensive line held Tufts junior yards and four touchdowns. because the top two teams from the backup, senior Sean Gleeson, also running back Brendan Georges “We hope [Halas is] going to be BCS are chosen to play in the title Russo: 12-19, 104 yds, 1 TD, 2 participated in the action, giving to 27 yards on the ground, while back next week,” Samko said of game without any sort of playoff, INT Lucey a breather in the second senior Brian Cammuso only added Halas. “He got kicked in the calf and there are often two undefeated Menty: 5 Rec, 65 yds, 1 TD quarter. His lone attempt was a eight yards and sophomore Will down at Trinity, and he didn’t prac- teams. Chappell: 4 tackles, 2 sacks 54-yard touchdown pass to senior Forde had just one. Meanwhile, tice all week.” I could make any number of tri-captain Jonathan Drenckhahn. the Ephs roughed up Tufts senior Senior Steve Menty re-emerged arguments right now. I could Just one week after their 40-9 Combining the passing efforts quarterback Matt Russo, sacking as Russo’s favorite target, grabbing talk about how successful March thrashing of previously undefeat- with three rushing touchdowns — him five times and putting him on three crucial catches in the late Madness has been for college based Middlebury, the Ephs rode into two from senior Cory Catelli and the defensive. first-half drive, including a 32- ketball. I could note that if the NFL Somerville and beat the Jumbos another from sophomore Brian “They’ve been blitzing 65 per- yarder for the Jumbos’ first touch- had the same system as the NCAA, on Saturday in convincing fashion. Morrissey — the Ephs’ offense cent of the time all year,” Samko down. He finished the day with the Indianapolis Colts would repre- Junior quarterback Pat Lucey led turned in a banner day. said. “They did it again today, and five catches for 65 yards, leading sent the AFC in the Super Bowl every the Ephs to a 38-14 win, improv- “I’d say the score represents we had to adjust. We had to try the Jumbo offense. year. While this certainly would ing their record to 5-0, the only itself,” senior quad-captain Chris some quick drops, some three-step “Steve’s our best receiver,” make Peyton Manning happy, flawless record remaining in the Decembrele said. “They had great drops. But once you get behind Decembrele said. “He’s a senior legions of Patriots and Steelers fans NESCAC. The loss dropped Tufts receivers and a good O-line. And by three scores, you have to start would never have seen their teams to 3-2. Pat’s a good quarterback — he got doing some things differently.” see FOOTBALL, page 17 upset the favored Colts in the play- offs. I could mention how ridiculous it is when two teams “share” a Athletes of the Week national title like USC and LSU did in 2004, all because the polls can’t MEGHAN MCCOOEY, WOMEN'S TENNIS agree on a consensus number one team. In a tough weekend of play for the women’s tennis team, it was a rookie who put up the best singles But I won’t. Instead I’ll just talk performance for the Jumbos. about my uncle. You see, BCS, my Freshman Meghan McCooey advanced to the semifinals in the second singles flight at the NEWITT Div. III uncle’s not going to be around Championship at Amherst College on Sunday, before falling to the eventual No. 2 flight singles champion forever, even though he’s in the freshman Grace Baljon of Williams 6-0, 6-1. No other Jumbo managed to make it past the quarterfinals in best shape of any 86-year-old I’ve the other singles flights. ever met. And even if Notre Dame McCooey cruised through her first and second round matches, dropping a total of four games in four doesn’t win the national title in a sets. In the first round, McCooey overwhelmed Mt. Holyoke sophomore Ashley Fallon 6-1, 6-2, followed by playoff game — getting past Ohio a 6-0, 6-1 thrashing of Springfield College freshman Kaitlynn Cates in the second round. The quarterfinals State or Michigan would be tough — saw McCooey battle back from a first set loss to overcome Wellesley sophomore Jen Schwarzkopf 4-6, 6-2, shouldn’t the Irish have the chance 6-4. to make a little postseason magic? Despite being a rookie in the second singles slot, McCooey has posted a perfect 4-0 record in dual Doesn’t a man who’s watched every matches for Jumbo tennis. She has yet to surrender a set in those matches and has outscored her opponents Notre Dame golden-boy quarter- 49-15 in games. DAILY FILE PHOTO back from Paul Hornung to Brady Quinn deserve to see his team get a shot at its first title since 1988? ALEX BEDIG, MEN'S SOCCER So I’ll make the same plea that millions of other college football When Saturday’s Williams-Tufts men’s soccer match finished, the 2-1 final on the scoreboard suggested a hard-fought, even match that had fans have been making for years: slipped through Tufts’ fingers at the last moment. Had it not been for junior defender Alex Bedig, however, the damage caused by the Ephs would create a playoff system! Not for me, have been far worse. not for the betterment of sports, The Ephs dominated the game, logging 23 shots to the Jumbos’ four, and Bedig’s textbook defensive play at the right fullback position was crucial but for a man who makes Rudy against a Williams’ team where the main offensive strategy involved feeding the ball out wide for a cross. Bedig played careful defense against the Ruettiger look apathetic about Irish skilled Williams offenders, intercepting in the passing lanes, and timing his challenges correctly. He forced multiple turnovers and cleared the ball football. Let the Irish “win one for quickly, giving the Tufts defense some time to breathe. Chelly.” For the sake of us all. Bedig’s superb performance was the highlight in an overall rock-solid game from the Tufts defense. Faced with a continual onslaught from the Williams attack, coupled with a lagging counter-attack from the Tufts midfielders and strikers, the Jumbo defenders, including senior tri-captain Jon Glass, senior Aaron Nass and junior Andrew Drucker, tracked down Williams defenders and frustrated countless Ephs’ drives into the 18-yard box. Will Herberich is a freshman. Though the Jumbos ultimately lost, they owe the close score to the efforts of Bedig and his fellow defenders. He can be reached at Willian. [email protected]. 20 INSIDE Football 19 Men’s Crew 18 Sports Men’s Soccer 18 THE TUFTS DAILY Monday, October 23, 2006

WOMEN’S CREW WOMEN’S SOCCER Rowers hold their own at Head of Charles Jumbos hunt for First varsity eight finishes 16th out of 58, beats rival crews from Trinity and Smith Ephs, come home BY SARINA MATHAI Senior Staff Writer For two days, rowers and spectators from with crucial win all over the world congregated on the Charles River in Boston, stopping traffic and literally PK wins game and elevates WOMEN’S CREW Jumbos to second in league at Charles River, Saturday BY LAUREN EBSTEIN Daily Staff Writer Head of the Charles When push comes to shove, the wom- Collegiate Eights en’s soccer team gets the job done. 1st Varsity Boat - 16th out of 58, 18:01.252 Coming into Saturday’s match-up 2nd Varsity Boat - 46th out of 58, 19:07.579 WOMEN’S SOCCER making waves. at Kraft Field, Saturday An event that engenders both national and international support, the Head of the Williams 0 Charles hosts some of the greatest rowers Tufts 1 from across the nation and world. “It is the centerpiece of the fall season with- Emery: 1 goal out question,” coach Gary Caldwell said. “It’s Ross: 4 saves about being a part of Boston’s second largest event, only second to the Boston Marathon, against conference-rival Williams, the and to be a part of that is a big deal to the Jumbos needed a win to keep their student-athletes.” hopes of a second-place NESCAC finish “It’s a huge event that brings rowers of all alive. They got just that, edging Williams ages from all around the world together,” 1-0 for their first win over the Ephs since senior coxswain Suzanne Horwitz added. 2002 and securing home-field advan- “It’s a very unique sport, and it’s great to see tage in the first round of the league people come together to celebrate such ath- tournament. The win improved Tufts to leticism. There’s an energy and an intensity 7-3-2 overall, and 5-1-2 in conference and a drive to succeed that is contagious.” play. While Saturday featured a powerful head- The first half of the game was filled wind that made rowing a lot harder and with close calls, as both the Jumbos the duration of the race much longer, the and the Ephs came within inches of weather cleared on Sunday, making for a scoring. For Williams, it was sophomore much smoother ride. Gabrielle Woodson who missed the The second day featured Tufts’ first and chance to put the Ephs ahead, as her second varsity boats, with each racing in shot late in the first half rocketed just the Collegiate Eights. The first varsity boat over the net. The Jumbos answered with finished 16th out of a field of 58, in 18:01.252, a thriller of their own, as senior tri-cap- 56 seconds behind first-place Yale, which tain Kim Harrington launched a shot finished with a time of 17:05.343. that hit the right post, just missing an The second varsity boat, known as the opportunity for Tufts to take the lead. Mystic Valley Rowing Association, finished “In the first half, we came out with 46th with a time of 19:07.579. Racing against a lot of intensity,” junior Joelle Emery some of the best squads in the nation, Tufts said. “We were very fired up, which is ultimately finished behind Williams, Coast something that we’ve been working on; Guard, Bates and Colby. Such competition however, we didn’t possess the ball as will serve as a gauge for the team as it heads well as we could, even though we were into the offseason. JEFF CHEN/TUFTS DAILY playing very hard.” “Now we know how much we need to The women’s crew team competed in the Head of the Charles Regatta this weekend, tak- The game became a defensive strug- make up to be competitive for the spring sea- ing on the best rowers from all over the nation in the prestigious race. The first varsity boat gle, as neither team landed a single son,” senior co-captain Airla Esworthy said finished an impressive 16th out of a field of 58, finishing its season on a strong note. shot on goal in the run of play for the “We also beat Trinity and Smith, who are our entire game. Both teams managed a biggest competitors, so we were very excited Association, finished 43rd out of 52 teams freshman Lauren Lanster, and senior Morgan total of seven shots apiece on the day. about that.” in the 14th event of the day with a time Glasebrook rounding out seats one through The game’s only goal came three min- “Looking at the crews we’ll be racing in of 21:34.521, while the varsity four finished four. utes into the second half, when Emery the spring, it’s a pretty tight mix between the 20th out of 29 boats with a time of 23:04.396. Aside from the wind, the race course itself fired the ball past the Ephs’ freshman team that finished first and fifth,” Caldwell It was the first time that these rowers had presented a considerable challenge. goalkeeper, Lauren Sinnenberg, on a added. ever rowed together, with freshman Erica “The Head of the Charles has a lot of penalty kick. On Saturday, Tufts’ third varsity eight, Udow acting as the coxswain, and sopho- also registered as the Mystic Valley Rowing mores Marieke Kester and Meredith Forbes, see WOMEN’S CREW, page 17 see WOMEN’S SOCCER, page 17 Volleyball team blanks Williams, FIELD HOCKEY loses to MIT in championship round Defense earns Jumbos fourth shutout The volleyball team made a strong bid for NESCAC dominance Tufts squad overcomes physical play of Williams to emerge with 2-0 win this weekend, sweeping Williams 3-0 (30-25, 30-23, 30-21) in the semifinals of the Hall of Fame Invitational hosted by Mt. Holyoke BY RACHEL DOLIN and in the process disrupted the team, and how we want this season and Smith Colleges. Daily Editorial Board NESCAC standings, knocking the to go as far as possible. Bringing The loss snapped Williams’ season-long eight-game winning nationally-ranked No. 4 Ephs out that attitude into this was very key streak in conference play. Williams was ranked fourth in New The Williams field hockey team of their perennial spot at the top of for us.” England coming into the weekend and had dropped only four may have controlled the ball on the league. Both of Tufts’ goals came on individual games in NESCAC contests all season. its offensive end for a majority of The Ephs rode into Medford penalty corners — one midway MIT ultimately cut the Jumbos’ run short, beating them 3-0 in with a 10-1 record overall and led through the first half, and an insur- FIELD HOCKEY the championship game, 30-19, 30-22, 30-24, in the two teams’ the league in nearly every offensive ance score midway through the fourth showdown this year. Tufts beat Bridgewater State 3-0 (30- at Bello Field, Saturday category. The Jumbos, on the other second. With just over 18 minutes 18, 30-22, 30-19), and fifth-ranked Springfield College 3-2 (24- hand, had dropped two straight, remaining in the first frame, senior 30, 26-30, 30-20, 30-23, 15-6) on its road to the championship Williams 0 one to Bowdoin and then another co-captain Stacey Watkins grabbed game. Tufts 2 to Trinity, before pulling out a 3- the ball off the corner and found Of the four games in which Tufts competed, three were against 1 win over Wesleyan last Tuesday. sophomore Marlee Kutcher on the teams ranked fifth or higher in New England, and its 2-1 record in Holliday: 1 goal With the win over the Ephs, the left side of the net with a back- these games is indicative of the strides the team has made since the Kutcher: 1 goal Jumbos improve to 5-3 in league door pass. Kutcher snatched the beginning of the year. Duffy-Cabana: 6 saves play and 8-4 overall. ball and laced it through a swarm Both senior Kelly Harrison and junior Katie Wysham were nomi- “I think that after losing to of defenders, nestling it in the right nated to the all-tournament team. Saturday’s game at Bello Field, but Bowdoin, we knew we had to step corner of the goal. “Katie played very, very well in the second half of the Springfield it was Tufts that ultimately emerged it up,” senior co-captain Marilyn Sophomore Brittany Holiday game, and Kelly was phenomenal all weekend,” coach Cora victorious. The offense was quick Duffy-Cabana said. “Definitely last nabbed the second goal at the 20:54 Thompson said. “[Kelly] just controlled the game and they couldn’t to capitalize on its sparse opportu- Saturday was a wake-up call for us, mark in the second half. Watkins stop her.” nities, while the defense remained because we knew that from here on was in the middle of the action See Tuesday’s Daily for more coverage. stingy, as the Jumbos shut out the out, we had to win — we needed again, popping the ball to junior Ephs 2-0. to do this together. And we kind Illeana Casellas-Katz in the middle —by Sam Krumholz Tufts earned its sixth win in of reminded ourselves how much seven home games this season we enjoy it, how much we love this see FIELD HOCKEY, page 17