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MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, MASS. Monday, February 22, 2016 tuftsdaily.com Institute of Global Leadership hosts 31st annual EPIIC symposium ‘Europe in Turmoil’ by Liam Knox, Ariel Barbieri-Aghib When deciding on this years and Joe Walsh topic, Teichman acknowledged the con- Assistant News Editor cerns of those involved that were asking, “Why Europe?” However, Teichman stood Yesterday evening marked the conclu- by his decision to teach about Europe and sion of the Institute for Global Leadership’s hold a symposium dedicated to discussing (IGL) 31st annual Education for Public contemporary issues in the region, he said. Inquiry and International Citizenship “Clearly, I chose Europe as continuity for (EPIIC) symposium. This year’s sympo- last year…” he said. “Europe is a focal point sium, themed “Europe in Turmoil,” focused of extraordinary narratives and salience.” on the current migrant and refugee cri- The program marked the last sympo- sis in Europe. The symposium ran from sium for Teichman, who plans on retiring Wednesday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, at the end of the academic year. According Feb. 21. Most of the talks and workshops to EPIIC’s event booklet, 30 years ago, the first were open to the public and held in the topic for the symposium was International Cabot Auditorium at the Fletcher School of Terrorism, a topic Teichman argued is still Law and Diplomacy. very relevant today. According to IGL Founding Director Through the program, Teichman said he Sherman Teichman, the IGL aimed to tries to “educate the students to be real- bring speakers from all around the world ist idealists.” He noted that his idealism is to speak about issues regarding the sym- peppered with the pessimism of experience posium’s topic. This year, the IGL host- and that this world cannot “afford anymore ed over 30 speakers from all around the idealists without a sense of reality.” world, ranging from ambassadors to start- JULIA PRESS / THE TUFTS DAILY up founders, professors and musicians. see EPIIC, page 2 Sherman Teichman welcomes the audience to the Institute for Global Leadership’s 31st annu- al EPIIC International Symposium on “Europe in Turmoil” on Friday, Feb. 19. TCU Senate discusses updates to housing gender codes

By Vibhav Prakasam up the possibility in the future and matched the request of $120, passed in tion has been very open to the idea for Assistant News Editor allows for more flexibility without the a vote of 22-6-1. a while, the coordinators said. gender limitations. The Robotics Club next requested The timeline for the project begins The Tufts Community Union (TCU) TCU Senate Treasurer Shai Slotky $1,699 in funding for a thermal camera with researching past efforts on this Senate met last night to discuss two res- then took the floor to bring up sup- and ALBO matched this. The request initiative, concerns, potential benefits olutions, a project approval and supple- plementary funding requests. The first passed 29-0-1. and possible conflicts. The next steps mentary funding requests from various was from Tufts Urban Planning, Policy, The final request was from PULSE, will involve discussions with adminis- student groups. and Prosperity (UP3), which was for which requested $210 of funding for the trators and asking students what they TCU Senate President Brian Tesser $445 to bring a speaker to campus. The stage setting for one of its dances/per- want, followed by a stage of present- took the floor to give general updates. Allocation Board (ALBO) recommenda- formances. ALBO’s recommendation ing a plan to all of the administration He mentioned that Sasaki Associates, tion was $395, and this recommenda- was the same, and it passed in a vote and trustees, and finally figuring out a a planning and design firm, came to tion passed in a vote of 30-0-0. of 29-0-1. method for implementation. In terms campus to do a review of housing and The next request was from Queer TCU Senate Vice President Gauri of location, possibilities are conversion inspect the current state of buildings. Students Association (QSA), which Seth next introduced the sole proj- of Brown & Brew Coffee House, or the The firm is working with the univer- requested two speaker honoraries. The ect approval of the night, which was construction of a new building alto- sity to seek student feedback and will group asked for $4,750, but ALBO cut for an on-campus pub for students gether. The project was approved in a make recommendations to the admin- the proposal down to $4,400 because above the age of 21, graduate stu- vote of 27-3. istration based on the response. A cam- there of a $5,000 funding cap, and QSA dents and alumni. Other project updates include a pus-wide survey will be sent out on has already received $600 earlier in the According to the project coordi- signup sheet for Spring Break Shuttle behalf of the company in the coming year. The ALBO proposal passed 30-0-0. nators, sophomore Senators Peter being sent out this week, as well as week, and Tesser, a senior, urged the The Debate Society requested $850, McCawley and Ian Clarke and first- attempts at obtaining stipends for community to respond because he feels but ALBO recommended $760 after fac- year Senator Rayane Haddar, the stat- EMTs on campus. that it will yield tangible results. toring in personal contributions. This ed purpose of the pub is for easier TCU Parliamentarian Sam Berzok Tesser went on to speak about the passed in vote of 29-0-1. networking, added safety benefits and then took the floor to introduce the prospect of gender-neutral housing. The next request came from Tufts relief of tension between Somerville’s two resolutions of the night. The first Starting next academic year, there Culinary Society, which requested fund- existing pubs and population and stu- is to change graduation requirements will be no rooms with “male-only” or ing to purchase food form different dents, since complaints have been for the School of Arts and Sciences by “female-only” designations, as all gen- markets in Somerville. There was con- common regarding noise and age. The the fall term of the 2018-2019 academic der codes are going to be removed, he tention about whether it was worth it Tufts University Police Department is year, including revisions in the foreign said. This does not mean that rooms or whether it was appropriate to fund, willing to work with the organizers on will all be gender-neutral, but it opens and the ALBO recommendation, which any reservations, and the administra- see SENATE, page 3

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Sarah Zheng Editor-in-Chief “European and EDITORIAL Global Challenges: How Nicholas Golden Mengqi Sun ‘Perfect’ is the ‘Storm'” Managing Editors

Nicholas Pfosi Associate Editor EPIIC in response to the crisis. He Arin Kerstein Executive News Editor continued from page 1 Isha Fahad News Editors The symposium opened at noon on Feb. postulated Abby Feldman 17 with an address by the European Union’s two different Melissa Kain Sophie Lehrenbaum Ambassador to the United Nations, ways to view Emma Steiner Ambassador João Vale de Almeida. Vale this crisis: a Ariel Barbieri-Aghib Assistant News Editors Kyle Blacklock de Almeida, who previously served as the “foreign poli- Gil Jacobson first EU Ambassador to the United States cy crisis with Robert Katz CAROLINE AMBROS / THE TUFTS DAILY Liam Knox from 2010 to 2014, spoke to an audience of domestic EU Ambassador to the UN João Vale de Almeida discusses the future Catherine Perloff professors, undergraduate and graduate spillover” and Vibhav Prakasam of Europe as a part of this year’s EPIIC Symposium in Cabot Hall on Hannah Uebele students as well as a few members of the a “domestic Wednesday, Feb.17. John “Joe” Walsh general public. Vale de Almeida addressed crisis with for- Kendall Todd Executive Features Editor three main points regarding the migrant eign policy dimension,” recognizing the the global order. Like Teichman, Almeida f Nicole Brooks Features Editors Nina Joung crisis, which he dubbed as “the storm.” validity in both views. He concluded the ound optimism in the students he spoke to Jake Taber His main points of discussion were the talk without a clear conclusion of wheth- during his time at Tufts, placing onto them Diane Alexander Assistant Features Editors Constantinos Angelakis causes behind the issue, the seriousness er or not this “storm” would be the crisis his hope for a brighter future for Europe. Emily Cheng of the situation and what can be done that fundamentally changes Europe and Emma R. Rosenthal John Gallagher Executive Arts Editor Lancy Downs Arts Editors Justin Krakoff “The End of History? The Changing Josh Podolsky Jonah Allon Assistant Arts Editors Cassidy Olsen Nature of European Identity” Eran Sabaner Hannah Hoang Executive Op-Ed Editor Panelists explored topics on European opposition to an “enemy.” “In Europe, there is a secularization Dorie Campbell Op-Ed Editor Emily Karl unity and identity, immigration refugees Obaid Farooqi, president of Tufts Muslim effort where religious groups of all kinds are Erin Sifre and secularism, among others in the panel Students Association and Hannah Gersten, discriminated against,” she said. “You need Stephen Dennison Cartoonists Abigail Feldman discussion held on Thursday, Feb. 18 at 7:00 president of Tufts French Society, then pre- a lot of courage today in Europe to stand up Shannon Geary p.m. in the Cabot Auditorium. sented the Dr. Jean Mayer Global Citizenship for personal religious freedom.” Allison Merola Fury Sheron Reece Wallace, a first-year EPIIC collo- Award to Jocelyn Cesari, author of “Why Shawn Patterson, a junior studying Cassie Bardos Editorialists quium member, opened the panel with a the West Fears Islam: An Exploration of international relations who is also an EPIIC Ian Clarke Miranda Chavez historical perspective on Europe’s aspira- Islam in Western Liberal Democracies,” for colloquium member this year, then pre- Jake Goldberg tions for cultural and economic unity in “intelligently confronting xenophobia sented the Robert and JoAnn Bendetson Emma Henderson Steven Honig the post-war period, before introducing the and discrimination.” In her speech, Cesari Public Diplomacy Award to Thomas Geisel, Anita Ramaswamy first speaker, Mario de Caro, a professor of spoke about the securitization of Islam and the mayor of Dusseldorf, Germany, for his Noah Weinflash Moral Philosophy at the Universitá Roma Europe’s immigration problem. “progressive and proactive immigration Maclyn Senear Executive Sports Editor Ray-Paul Biron Sports Editors Tre in Italy. “What is today called the Islamic problem policies.” Mathias Risse, a professor of Ross Dember De Caro, who has also been a visiting in Europe was, 30 years ago, an immigration philosophy and public policy at Harvard Phillip Goldberg Alex Schroeder professor at Tufts since 2000, illustrated the problem,” Cesari said. “It is disturbing to see University’s John F. Kennedy School of Chris Warren problematic history of unifying the distinct the change in the phrasing of the problem, Government, introduced Geisel. Yuan Jun Chee Assistant Sports Editors Maddie Payne “Europes,” as he called them, through var- where it is no longer about economics or the The panel also included Tufts Professor Eddie Samuels ious means, such as religion and language, job market, but about supposed challenges of Political Theory Ioannis Evrigenis Noah Smith before speaking about the contemporary to the culture.” and Co-director of MultiRights Andreas Sofie Hecht Executive Photo Editor effort to unify the region politically. De Caro Cesari also said that Islamophobia Follesdal. MultiRights is a project on the Alex Knapp Caroline Ambros Picture Tufts Editor advocated for an Arendtian form of political plays out differently in Europe than in the Legitimacy of Multi-Level Human Rights Ray Bernoff Staff Photographers unity, where the structures uniting differ- U.S. because, while concern about radical Judiciary financed by the European Research Katlyn Kreie Nora Nord ent societal elements over a mutual respect jihadists is common, Europeans also tend to Council, according to the University of Oslo Nicholas Pfosi for cultural differences and effort to ensure be more uncomfortable with public displays website. Julia Press Evan Sayles human rights, rather than over mutual of worship. PRODUCTION Julie Doten “Islam in Europe” Production Director Astrid Weng Executive Layout Editor The panel event, which took Enemy,” and Kirsten Wesselhoeft, assis- topics, such as the root of radicaliza- Jewel Castle Layout Editors Abbie Gantner place in the Cabot Auditorium on tant director of Undergraduate Studies tion in Europe and how Europeans Leila Li Saturday, Feb. 20, featured panel- in the study of religion at Harvard view Islam and Christianity in their Allie Merola Brianna Mignano ists such as John Bowen, co-editor of College. According to Patterson, the societies. Furthermore, the goal of the Mandip Pokharel “European States and Their Muslim speakers were chosen with the goal panel, Patterson said, was to provide a Ellie Powers Annabelle Roberts Citizens: The Impact of Institutions on of having a variety of opinions on broader perspective — not to stay too Emily Sharp Perceptions and Boundaries,” Emran the topic in mind. Patterson said that entrenched in one position but to see Andrew Stephens Sebastian Torrente Qureshi, the co-editor of “The New the idea for this panel was the result the bigger picture — and discuss solu- Shirley Wang Creative Director Crusades: Constructing the Muslim of merged student ideas surrounding tions to problems. Petrina Chan Executive Graphics Editor Allison Merola Graphics Editors Dana Pek Belinda Xian “Europe in the Global Order” Jack Ronan Executive Copy Editors The EPIIC Symposium concluded World” James Cronin, Eurosolar Program Maria Yordanova. The speak- Dan Strauss Meagan Adler Copy Editors with this panel event held on Sunday President Peter Droege, University of ers discussed several issues such as the Alison Beach afternoon in the Cabot Auditorium. The Bath Professor Jolyon Howorth, Johns climate change and renewable energy Arthur Beckel Lancy Downs panel featured a prominent group of Hopkins University Assistant Professor prospects, cyber security, German lead- Alison Epstein speakers including author of “Global Matthias Matthijs and Director of ership within Europe and the role of the Andrew Kager Melissa Kain Rules: America, Britain and a Disordered Center for the Study of Democracy Law EU in navigating these issues. Sarah Kalinowski Benjamin Kaminoff Reena Karasin Melissa Kain and Hannah Uebele contributed to this report. Sophie Lehrenbaum Rachel Salzberg Arielle Sigel Caroline Watson Maxwell Bernstein Executive Tech Manager Nitesh Gupta Online Editor Want to get campus news the moment it happens? Evan Sayles Social Media Editor

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“The future of Europe will be spoke, Professor of Classics JULIA PRESS / THE TUFTS DAILY bright,” Prins said. “But it will only be bright once and International Relations Karl Kaiser speaks on “The Future of Europe” panel at the Institute for Global Leadership’s 31st annual EPIIC it’s escaped from the wreckage of the failing and Bruce Hitchner reacted to International Symposium on “Europe in Turmoil” on Friday, Feb. 19. now rapidly unraveling EU experiment.” their speeches. Drawing Prins’ opposition to the EU stood in upon his background in stark contrast with the other speakers’ archaeology and ancient his- perspectives, and it left several other pan- tory, he said that Europe is elists visibly perturbed. struggling with an intersec- Karl Kaiser, the former direc- tion of internal and external tor of the German Council on Foreign challenges, a problem that Relations, began his speech by apologiz- has surfaced throughout his- ing on behalf of Prins. Kaiser said that tory. the national divisions that Prins cited are “An atomized, natural features of the EU. He argued that closed Europe has no bet- the refugee crisis demands a rethinking ter future than an over- of the system. ly centralized … Europe,” Uwe Kitzinger, an academic and he said. “The main hope first British Economist of the Council of for Europe’s future must Europe, called Prins “someone who is not be located in the middle aware of the complexities of the world.” ground.” He credited the EU with averting a third The panel ended with World War, and said that the current tur- questions from the audi- moil in Europe is not an existential threat ence as well as a final because people are still negotiating. dialogue between Prins Péter Balázs, former Hungarian Minister and Kaiser. Kaiser hoped of Foreign Affairs, was slightly more skepti- that Cameron’s deal cal. He said that the EU has historically dealt would successfully with internal problems like the prospect of keep the UK in the EU, a British exit successfully, but struggles with whereas Prins con- JULIA PRESS / THE TUFTS DAILY external problems such as the refugee crisis, tended that Kaiser was Uwe Kitzinger speaks on “The Future of Europe” panel at the Institute for Global Leadership’s 31st annual EPIIC International Symposium on “Europe in Turmoil” on Friday, Feb. 19. which demands new and innovative answers. overly optimistic about “The EU is producing more problems the EU’s legitimacy. between Prins and the other panelists was a gent opinions that are essential to understand than it can solve,” Balázs said. “This is the Teichman explained in an interview deliberate feature of EPIIC. the schisms and divisions,” Teichman said. symptom of a systemic crisis.” with the Daily that the contentious debate “We bring together concepts and diver- “The way we teach is not to proselytize.”

TCU Senate projects plan for on-campus pub SENATE of Engineering by Fall 2018. in a vote of 26-2-2. The meeting concluded with a TCU continued from page 1 One amendment was suggested, and The second resolution called for Judiciary representative mentioning that language, first-year writing, and world the debate period for this lasted over an subsidization of printing for all under- the Judiciary had met with the Leonard civilization requirements. Additionally, hour, with a brief unmoderated caucus graduates by negotiation of a contract Carmichael Society (LCS) about organizing the requirements must be reviewed in between, ending with the amendment with a vendor and that this change groups, and a Committee on Student Life once every four years, and the end of being rescinded. The motion to move be implemented no later than the fall (CSL) representative said the group met the resolution calls for a review of the the resolution was initially objected to, of 2016. After a short discussion, this with the Inter-Greek Council (IGC) to dis- graduation requirements for the School and after a short debate period, it passed passed 29-0-1. cuss Greek life and general judicial affairs.

22 TODAY VISITING the hill THIS WEEK “The Audre Lorde Exhibit: Opening Guest Speaker: Max Finberg Ceremony” Details: Director of AmeriCorps Vista, Max will discuss the cultural transfor- 25 THURSDAY Details: After a viewing of the Lesbian Finberg, (LA ’92), will discuss his work with mation of Amman, Jordan in recent “Mapping Stories of the City: Teaching Herstory Archives’ “Audre Lorde Traveling the Federal anti-poverty program. years. Sawalha, who is also the author of Urban Environmental Justice” Exhibit,” co-curators Audre Lorde and When and Where: 3:30 p.m., Dowling Hall 745 “Reconstructing Beirut,” will explore how Details: As a part of the Environmental Morgan Greenwald will answer ques- Sponsors: Jonathan M. Tisch College of women’s voices have been increasingly Studies Program “Lunch and Learn” tions about the exhibit in a panel dis- Citizenship and Public Service, Peace and present in the society. series, Lai Ying Yu, a community orga- cussion. Justice Studies program, Career Center When and Where: 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., nizer in Chinatown Boston, will dis- When and Where: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Crane Room, Paige Hall cuss the intersections between story- LGBT Center 24 WEDNESDAY Sponsors: Middle Eastern Studies depart- telling and public perceptions of space Sponsors: LGBT Center, Women’s “Gender, Art, and the Reshaping of the ment, AS&E Diversity Fund, Anthropology and progress. Center, Africana Center, WGSS Program, Urban in Amman, Jordan” department, American Studies program, When and Where: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., Rabb Undergraduate Research Fund, Educational Details: Aseel Sawalha, professor of Women Gender and Sexuality Studies Room, Lincoln Filene Center Studies, AS&E Diversity Fund anthropology at Fordham University, (WGSS) program, LGBT Center Sponsors: Environmental Studies Lunch and Learn Program, Tufts Institute of the Environment 4 Features tuftsdaily.com Monday, February 22, 2016

Melissa Feito Tufts senior completes 1,650-mile bike The Story of Stories ride for charity Not an empty play by Will Kenneally of proper medical attention on the in this commercial world and everybody’s have a secret. I am addicted to Contributing Writer ground led to his death. Inspired by exaggerating, so maybe I’ll just blow up a good narrative … It’s funny Hetherington’s death, the organization the number to $8,000 and see how much because video games aren’t the This article is the first of two in a series. trains and equips freelance journal- money I can raise.” first place you would expect to “Day 28: ists to treat life-threatening injuries in The cyclist is well on his way to achiev- “Ifind any resemblance of a balanced and well Casualty: one inner tube, one tailbone. combat zones. ing his goal. According to his crowdfund- executed narrative. Its very name, game, Gains: more suffering under the belt.” “Tim [Hetherington] is not the first ing page, he has raised over $1,400 in suggests something trivial, something pure- That is how senior Zhuangchen “JJ” friend I have lost in combat, but his the two months since began fundraising, ly for entertainment. In fact, I have been dis- Zhou wrote about his 28-day bicycle death was certainly the most devastat- Zhou said. couraged in past years from writing about ride of 1,650 miles down from Boston, ing,” Junger wrote in the open letter. Although Zhou’s photography illus- games just because it doesn’t sound like an Mass. to Orlando, Fla. in his blog. “It has prompted me to start a medical trates a journey filled with the beauty of intelligent or serious topic.” Initially started as an exercise in phys- training program for freelancer jour- riding dirt paths and traversing city Take a ride in my time machine of ical humility for crew, Zhou made this nalists so that the next tragedy can be streets, his blog posts titled “Day 1: On geeky shame, will you? I wrote this in ride mean more for others—raising averted.” Suffering” and “Day 9: A Slippery Slope” 2011 in response to Tufts’ supplementa- awareness for charity causes. Hetherington was the same man who describe the dangers and struggles of ry essay question “celebrate your nerdy With the prospect of returning to inspired Junger to found RISC who also his adventure. After just two days on the side.” While this does show how alarming- China after graduation and having inspired Zhou to ride for RISC’s cause. road, he ran into difficulties that would ly little my interests have changed since seen little of the East Coast during his “I was in the program for Narrative have turned many back. age 18, today I am armed with the ana- time at Tufts, Zhou knew he wanted to Documentary Practice through the “The road to greatness is hard for any- lytical knowledge Tufts has given me, and dedicate his final winter break to see- Institute for Global Leadership my soph- one who attempts it. Setbacks are require- as promised from last week, I’m going to ing as much of this part of the United omore year,” Zhou said. “There was this ments for it,” Zhou wrote in his blog. keep talking about video games and sto- States as he could. He decided to pair portrait of Hetherington, and he just sort “This morning when I stepped outside ries in a prolonged act of rebellion against his travels with his training for Tufts’ of interested me.” of my friend Krys’s house … Immediately, I my high school college counselor. crew team. Zhou’s personal interests and career slipped a good slip and hit my tailbone on I still stand by it now, that the idea of the “In the winter season, we do a lot of goals also impacted his decision to ride the stairs. Pain, so much pain, came to me.” video “game” is slowly waning, or at least work on the rowing machine, but I also and raise money for RISC. Zhou said a friend was able to pick fracturing. There are always going to be have a bike, and this year the winter didn’t “I’m trying to make a career in pho- him up before staying with him a few games that focus on competition, whether look that bad,” Zhou said. “I said maybe I tography after I graduate, so I care a days while he healed. As soon as he it be between you and a friend or the AI. But could ride down to Florida, and then I just lot about freelance journalism, where was able to, Zhou said he hopped right even in games in which there’s some big started looking into it.” a lot of journalists who are working back on the bike. Zhou admitted he baddie to beat, the real enjoyment rarely Zhou added that he wanted a bigger in dangerous situations are not even hadn’t planned for this, but he said that comes from achieving your ultimate goal. cause to inspire his journey. trained,” he said. preparation for an obstacle such as this Games have become increasingly focused “I started riding, but on top of that Zhou set up a crowdfunding is essential, especially on a long trip on exploration, relationships, a richly writ- I was trying to find a reason to do it,” page and set an initial goal of $1,600, the like the one he took. ten environment, dynamic characters and, Zhou said. amount enough to train one freelance “I knew something would go wildly of course, a great story. Soon, I think, there This reason, Zhou explained, was journalist. wrong,” Zhou said. “What is important will be games, and there will be something the New York-based nonprofit organi- “I wasn’t really worried about [fund- is that you have to expect the unex- akin to “interactive experiences.” For me, zation Reporters Instructed in Saving raising],” Zhou said. ”I guess it’s more pected.” even if I find gameplay to be fun or chal- Colleagues (RISC). In an open letter doing something beneficial for other In terms of what is next for lenging, I really can’t get into it unless I care on the organization’s website, RISC’s people along the way. It wasn’t neces- the rower and aspiring photojournalist, about what is happening. The game is how founder Sebastian Junger describes sarily a huge goal that I need to raise as Zhou describes in his blog post “Day I play; the story is why I do it. how photojournalist Tim Hetherington, much money as I set out to get.” 28: The Finish” that he wants to keep an Large scale productions have their own a close friend of his, received a shrapnel So Zhou decided to make a small adjust- open mind. writers’ rooms, just like TV shows or movies. wound while covering the conflict in ment — a $7,400 adjustment to be exact. “Tomorrow is another day,” he wrote. Like non-traditional indie games such as the Libya in 2011. Although Hetherington’s “I was hoping to just raise $1,600,” Zhou “I’ll wake up, exercise, go on with life and one I discussed last week, AAA (industry jar- wound was not initially fatal, lack said. “Then I said—you­­ know what— we’re keep suffering.” gon for “blockbuster” titles with large bud- gets) role playing and action games such as the “Mass Effect,” “Dragon Age,” “Fallout” and “Bioshock” series deliver complicated, layered stories with dozens of moving parts in sci-fi, fantasy or alternate history settings, which the player must uncover on their own — often aided by excellently written characters with their own arcs and struggles, with which the player must help. But while these games are long and advanced by combative action, some games such as “The Walking Dead” and “The Wolf Among Us” (both by Telltale Games) have been released in episodes and are advanced primarily through dialogue and weighted decision-making, branching the game off into several different possible paths and endings. According to a 2014 survey published by the Entertainment Software Association, adult men, followed by adult women, now out- number teenage boys in the gaming demo- graphic, despite teenage boys and children being games’ stereotypical marketing targets. Following the lead of people who actually have money to spend, developers are now appealing to adult tastes in order to sell their products. AAA games can go for $60 or more upon release. The price tag is steep, as many games spend years and millions of dollars in development, but it’s well worth it for the hours (30, 50, sometimes up to 90) of story content they deliver. Perhaps it is because, as adults, we learn that that action without meaning is ultimately empty. SOFIE HECHT / THE TUFTS DAILY Tufts senior Zhuangchen “JJ” Zhou biked 1,650 miles from Boston to Orlando over winter break to raise money for Reporters Instructed in Saving Colleagues, an organization that trains journalists to aid injuries in combat zones. So far, Zhou has raised the money to pay for the Melissa Feito is a senior majoring in English. cost of one journalist’s travels and training in a battlefield. Here, he poses with his bike in his house on Feb. 12. She can reached at [email protected]. Monday, February 22, 2016 | THE TUFTS DAILY F Features | 5 6 ARTS&LIVING tuftsdaily.com Monday, February 22, 2016

ALBUM REVIEW Isaac Brown Kanye West’s newest album, ‘The Life of Pablo,’ is Pop Filter a gripping, yet inconsistent triumph Requiem for a by Ascher Kulich Contributing Writer Nightmare ometimes I get a flash of inspiration The release of Kanye West’s seventh at three in the morning, and I can’t studio album, “The Life of Pablo,” has stop myself from punching note been mired in uncertainty ever since its after note into the software until initial announcement on Mar. 1 last year. Swhat I hear through my earphones matches Dubbed a “gospel” album by West, “The what’s emanating from the overflowing file Life of Pablo” went through many titles, cabinets of my imagination. A few fine- including “So Help Me God,” “Swish” ly-crafted measures later, the roosters are and “Waves.” This ambiguity surround- crowing in harmony with the ear-splitting ing a Kanye release is not new. Kanye fire alarm triggered by someone turning has pulled similar stunts before, leaving scrambled eggs into eggs flambé. As every- Yeezy fans in a constant state of restless one shuffles blearily into the early morn- anticipation. The events leading up to the ing chill with their North Face bathrobes drop of “The Life of Pablo,” however, took and fuzzy slippers, there’s this undeniable the ridiculousness to a new level, even feeling of having participated in a creative for Kanye. The album premiered at the process for the sake of the creative urge and Yeezy Season 3 clothing event in Madison nothing else, a feeling that cannot be shut Square Garden on Feb. 11, but the musical down by a paltry early morning fire alarm. component of the show was comically RODRIGOFERRARI VIA FLICKR We shiver in wait of the sirens that will be underwhelming. Ye debuted his newest Kanye West performs at Lollapalooza in Santiago, Chile on April 3, 2011. our salvation as I reflect on the beauty of album via an aux cord connection, as dotted eighth notes, the prospect of nap- fans in the half-filled arena listened and to seventeen to eighteen), mastering it, beat of each song; there is no heartache ping until dinner time and the sensation of watched models show off Kanye’s newest obliging the requests of featured artists, present in every track like on “808s and being surrounded by scores of disgruntled clothing line, leaving listeners at home etc.—until finally releasing it as a Tidal- Heartbreak” (2008), no incessant struggle somnambulists. The firemen walk in with to experience a choppy live-stream of the exclusive on Feb. 1. Due to the restricted between magnanimity and insecurity like large axes, presumably to eviscerate the show. The album did not sound spectacu- nature of its release, “The Life of Pablo” on “Yeezus” (2013) no general sense of offending frying pan and deliver its charred lar, and no one quite knew when it actual- has quickly become one of the most pirat- immaturity like on “The College Dropout” contents to the bed of the guilty egg-scram- ly concluded, with its strange ordering of ed albums in music history. (2004). “The Life of Pablo” is supposedly a bler. It’s about sending a message. bonus tracks, freestyles and intermissions. The final version of 18-track “The Life reaffirmation of Kanye’s legendary stature, For every moment of revelry in the after- “The Life of Pablo” sounded half-baked. of Pablo” is monumental in the evolution and, in the album title, he equates himself glow of creative catharsis, there are a hun- Kanye, unsurprisingly, waited to drop the of Kanye West as a musician. His eighth to Saul of Tarsus, or Paul the Apostle, who dred headaches for the times when the album in full that evening, tinkering with full-length album is his first without a black dots and stems were uncooperative. the tracklist (expanding it from ten songs true theme, one that dictates the heart- see KANYE, page 7 When the notes are finally beaten into sub- mission, the lyrics put up heavy resistance in the form of a guerilla insurgency. The THEATER REVIEW solo line is the easiest because those lyrics are preordained, but for background voices, the arranger is bamboozled by the burden ‘1984’ comes to life at American Repertory of choice. For me, finding the right syllable is more aggravating than chord progres- Theater sions or rhythm decisions, because I don’t by Josh Podolsky 1949 when George Orwell’s “1984” first hit has fallen and the world has moved on, understand when an occasion calls for “da” Arts Editor shelves, is that Big Brother is watching you. the production brings to life the oppres- or “doo.” Informed individuals tell me that The American Repertory Theater is sive monotony of a world communicated these meaningless syllables can also show The tragedy in San Bernardino has reig- now showing a production based on the through Newspeak. emotion and that each vowel sound has nited the debate over the extent of privacy classic novel that draws parallels between As one character puts it, with the excite- a distinct emotional impact. Sometimes Americans are entitled to in their digital the well-founded paranoia of government ment that only a linguistics geek-in-de- I swear the only emotion that’s getting lives. While Apple refuses to assist in crack- surveillance today and Orwell’s dystopian nial could muster, Newspeak is the only through to the audience is my frustration ing open the gunman’s iPhone, the com- future of yesteryear. In fact, this is the first language that gets smaller over time. Its that I can’t come up with more interesting pany’s transition on this matter from the theatrical production of the book, accord- vocabulary is handed down from the party sounds. Unfortunately, this is more of a paragon of information gathering to the ing to Orwell’s estate. Loosely framed by itself, which seeks to eliminate all words linguistic problem than a musical one, so I defender of privacy shows how times have scenes derived from the book’s appendix that enable even the thought of dissent. lack the necessary cunning to understand it. changed. What has not changed, even since in which Orwell suggests that Big Brother All crimes are “thoughtcrimes,” since they Vowel sounds, thankfully, are limited, but begin as a mere those consonants are another thing entire- thought. A poi- ly. I wish I could say that when I hear a gnant linguistic piano part, that sound of a little hammer quirk comes up striking a string with percussive, resonant when the linguistics force, and I think the “d” consonant fits or enthusiast gushes that when I hear acoustic guitar strum, I over the brilliance think something like “jen.” That would be of the words good disingenuous. For me, the primary thing and “ungood” and running through my head when I brain- proclaims the lat- storm syllables is: “Does this sound weird?” ter superior to the I like to play it safe in all things, and that word “bad,” since means a lot of bland “oo-oh-ahs” and “doo- bad is not always doh-dahs” that is both the foundation of the exact opposite a cappella and the very thing that screams of good. “1984” is unoriginality. Someone once suggested that full of moral par- I replace some “doos” with actual words to adoxes like this remind the audience that the background one. In one scene, voices aren’t just robots going beep-boop ad Winston (Matthew nauseum. Words, they said, are infused with Spencer) and Julia great power and emotional weight and take (Hara Yannas), the advantage of the versatility of the human story’s protago- voice to convey complex information. Now nists, are shown that’s just crazy talk. video evidence of Isaac Brown is a junior, an English major and a contributing writer at the Tufts COURTESY A.R.T. see 1984, page 7 Daily. He an be reached at isaac.brown@ “1984” is full of moral and existential paradoxes. tufts.edu. Monday, February 22, 2016 | Arts & Living | THE TUFTS DAILY A&L 7 Kanye West's ‘Life of Pablo’ is intriguing, inconsistent

KANYE as it is about his desire to share some of many free passes before being deemed an works. “FML” is an emotional track about continued from page 6 that spotlight with new artists that are on asshole, as Kanye can be when he is hin- Kanye’s devotion to his wife Kim. “Wolves” taught Christianity to the first-century on top of their game. dered by his giant ego. “I Love Kanye” and is a chilling song about Kanye’s demons, world and was one of the most influential The sampling on “The Life of Pablo” is “30 Hours” are examples of good Kanye combining auto-tuned bars by Kanye and men of the Apostolic Age. more apparent than on any of his previous humor, whereas the infamous Taylor Swift vocals from Caroline Shaw to create a The opener, “Ultralight Beam,” is spec- works; Sister Nancy’s “Bam Bam” (1982) and line on “Famous” is a great example of bad tender masterpiece. Finally, “Real Friends” tacular in its blending of angelic vocals, Mr. Fingers’ “Mystery of Love” (1988) give Kanye humor. is a magnanimous track, arguably one of futuristic production and guest verses. “Famous” and “Fade”, respectively, ample fod- There is more criticism to go around for Kanye’s greatest musical achievements. It Chance The Rapper, especially, fits well der for successful remakes of classic songs. “The Life of Pablo.” Serious lulls in some is one of the most introspective moments here and gives the track a bit of relevancy. Kanye’s lyrics on “The Life of Pablo” areas make “The Life of Pablo” one of of Kanye West’s entire career with a beat “The Life of Pablo” employs other artists are, at times, hilarious and reinforce the Kanye’s least consistent album to date. For that will make you look contemplatively such as Rihanna, Young Thug, The Weeknd, belief that one should not always take most albums, the inconsistency and unfin- in the distance. What is my true calling? Frank Ocean and Kendrick Lamar in songs Kanye West “too” seriously. In some spots, ished vibe permeating many songs would What are my truest struggles? Who are that highlight their skills, reminding listen- though, Ye’s lyrics are cringeworthy or just be enough to call it a flop. “TLOP,” though, my genuine companions? “Real Friends” ers of their impact on Pop, Hip-Hop and straight up mediocre. His bad behavior is a great album overall as the highs are so provides the needle’s eye through which R&B. This album is not about Kanye’s solo calls into question how much an artist can impactful that they elevate the product one should view and listen to the entirety ascension and secure place on top as much get away with. An artist can only receive so to a level in line with Kanye’s previous of “The Life of Pablo.”

A.R.T's ‘1984’ excels 1984 Macmillan) and the actors desire. Their ret- and horror films; the arrival of a character would definitely be interesting to see. When continued from page 6 ro-futuristic set seamlessly integrates cam- might cause lights to act up, the audience no one does anything, however, the silence the ungood they were willing to commit eras and live projections with amazing dex- may see one character walking down the harkens back to one of the main tenets of the for what they thought was the greater good. terity, simultaneously augmenting the expe- hallway but see another open the door at its performance: the definition of truth. Is truth There are also some continuity paradox- rience by highlighting small moments and end or the set may just fall away completely. the sum of our own individual experiences, or es to explore, the most profound being the adding to the uneasy feeling of Big Brother It is after everything literally falls apart is it what we are told, but cannot verify, is true? existence of Winston’s story in the first place. being just over your shoulder; the private that the production becomes harder to Are people content just to be told that things For his thoughtcrimes against Big Brother, room where Winston and Julia abscond is watch. Winston is tortured for his thought- are changing for the better—do people accept Winston is erased from history (“unper- almost only ever shown through cameras, crimes until he finally rats on Julia. While reality as it is or as they are told it is or as they soned” in Newspeak)—yet there he is on betraying their privacy and demonstrating the show spares audiences some of the want it to be? How much is security worth? stage. The rabbit hole runs very, very deep. the futility of their situation from the outset. more brutal parts of the torture, it is not an Our privacy? The A.R.T. production of “1984” The production itself is a wonder, but, Light and sound design are breathtak- easy experience—there were a few audible is one of those shows that pulls the conversa- at 101 minutes without intermission, audi- ing in this production of “1984.” Transitions reactions around the audience. tion out of viewers – it gets them talking. Yet, ences should prepare for a long haul. Every between scenes are often so quick that they Winston begs the audience to intervene on even though the show inspires conversation, second and every movement are choreo- seem impossible — the actors must have his behalf. Who knows if the actors have a con- it also challenges the notion that the conver- graphed precisely so as to create just the appeared out of thin air. This production bor- tingency plan for what if anyone actually feels sation will lead somewhere. That, after all, is image the creators (Robert Icke and Duncan rows many of its effects from science fiction moved to help the beaten hero of the play? It in the audience’s hands.

TV REVIEW In third season, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ squanders opportunties for character development by Stina Stannik the whole investiga- Contributing Writer tion. What could have been an opportunity to Fox’s “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” premiered develop Hitchcock and in 2013 to solid reviews and success at the Scully as characters is Golden Globes but has done little more passed over entirely than plug along since. Somewhere along in favor of an uncre- the line, “Nine-Nine” became a come- ative plot and its relat- dy procedural: serviceable and at times ed gaffes. At least on genuinely funny but certainly not must- “Parks,” Jerry under- see TV. Viewers can expect a weekly case went a number of name and goofy shenanigans undertaken in an changes and was grant- attempt to avert disaster, but character ed a blissful home life; and plot development are sparse. Hitchcock and Scully “Nine-Nine” draws inevitable compari- bring almost nothing sons to workplace comedy starring an SNL in the way of humor or alum, NBC’s “Parks and Recreation” (2009- heart to their show. The 2015). Michael Schur and Dan Goor, cre- two supporting plots, ators of “Nine-Nine”, were also writers and meanwhile, are pre- producers on “Parks,” and the similarities dictable and produce are impossible to ignore. Both casts share only minor laughs. In an overly energetic but ultimately morally the best scene of the upright lead (Andy Samberg’s Jake to Amy entire half hour, Gina Poehler’s Leslie), a wise-cracking office faces her fear of busi- administrator who drops pop culture ref- nessmen by putting on ROBERT GAUTHIER VIA TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE erences and is only occasionally involved a pantsuit and forcing Star of Fox’s TV Show “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” Andy Samberg during the 67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards on Sept. 20, 2015. in the main plot (Chelsea Peretti’s Gina to her hair into a ponytail, Retta’s Donna) and an overweight, bum- but one scene cannot save the sinking have been an excellent bottle episode somehow strangely fallen square in the bling older man who can’t seem to do any- ship that is the episode as a whole. With was squandered on this B-plot featuring a middle. Jake and Amy’s relationship has thing right (Dirk Blocker’s Hitchcock and the exception of a few choice one-liners, strange mix of secondary characters. not removed all suspense from the show, Joel McKinnon Miller’s Scully to Jim “House Mouses” is largely forgettable. Most remarkably of all, perhaps, is the nor has it taken the show anywhere new. O’Heir’s Jerry). This comparison does It should be noted that the cast certain- present state of the one-time will-they- It is easy, in fact, to forget that they are a “Nine-Nine” no favors. Where “Parks” was ly does the best it can with the material won’t-they relationship between Jake and couple at all. constantly changing and setting the bar provided. Peretti is a particular standout, Amy (Melissa Fumero). Most sitcoms Most TV shows inevitably undergo higher for itself, “Nine-Nine” has lapsed delivering Gina’s ridiculous words of wis- develop a romance of this type, with the weak periods. “Parks” itself had a uni- into a place of comfortable mediocrity. dom with relish. There is only so much outcome usually falling somewhere on a versally-denounced first season. “Nine- “House Mouses,” which aired on Feb. actors can do to transform mediocre spectrum; on the one hand, “Parks” man- Nine” cannot afford to attempt to survive 16, exemplifies the general quality of the scripts, however. Even guest stars such as aged to avoid sit-com tropes and create a on past goodwill, however. Network tele- third season. Jake, annoyed at being stuck Damon Wayans Jr., Bradley Whitford and supportive relationship, which formed the vision channels like Fox have often been with a low-level drug case, passes it off Katey Sagal have not managed to elevate heart of the show, so that once Ben (Adam generous to critically acclaimed shows to Hitchcock and Scully, only to learn the show—not that they should need to. Wyatt) and Leslie were together, the show even when they garnered little viewer- that the case is part of an enormous drug The writing decisions just do not add was stronger for it. Meanwhile, on Fox’s ship, but in the face of the competi- ring. Jake and Terry (Terry Crews) have to up, a recent episode featured members “New Girl” (2011 – present), when the will- tion presented by content on cable and scramble to keep Hitchcock and Scully of the team trapped in an escape room they-won’t-they couple got together, the Netflix, simply being sometimes good is from injuring themselves and ruining simulation, but the setup for what could show’s spark vanished. “Nine-Nine” has no longer good enough. 8 THE TUFTS DAILY | ADVERTISEMENT | Monday, February 22, 2016 tuftsdaily.com

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EDITORIAL Jake Lawicki Jumbo Steps Pausing of minor programs reveals need for increased cross-registration A sweet, suite life t looks like the proverbial phrase The Tufts Daily recently broke the Furthermore, cross-registration is not According to the Tufts Student Bulletin for summing up my freshman hous- news that minor programs in cognitive allowed during the summer session. These 2015-2016, “there is no exchange of fees” ing situation, “home is where the and brain sciences (CBS) and linguistics, limits ought to be expanded to allow stu- for classes taken at nearby universities. WiFi (doesn’t) automatically con- which are housed under the philosophy dents to cross-register for more classes off If costs are higher at peer schools, the Inect,”a is going to be replaced next department, have been paused for an campus during both the academic year administration should take steps to subsi- fall by something even more frighten- undetermined amount of time. According and summer sessions. The academic poli- dize students’ ability to pursue their pro- ing than tufts-secure’s wrath: “home is to the decision, students who declared the cies should cater to the intellectual needs grams of study. This policy would enable where the…strangers live.” minor before Dec. 15, 2015 are permitted of such a diverse student population as students receiving financial aid at Tufts, Housing season is upon us, ladies to continue their studies. New enrollment the Jumbo community by providing stu- especially those adversely affected by the and germs. It’s a wild ride, indeed. Since has been halted, however. dents more class options and access to pause in CBS and linguistics minors, to ORLL administered the housing lottery While relatively few students pursue advising resources in these academic dis- fulfill their studies without having to pay numbers to first-years, I’ve dropped my the two minors, the interests of the few, ciplines that are currently not available in full for each class. name into about a half-dozen room- not only in the aforementioned academic at Tufts. For instance, Boston University Changing cross-registration policies mate and suitemate groups. I’ve con- disciplines but also in other fields, must has majors in both neuroscience and lin- will allow Tufts to benefit from the greater templated (a little more than I care to not be discounted. One way to enable guistics, with faculty drawn from many collaboration with other institutions in the admit) the extent to which living in a students to pursue these subjects is to departments. As such, students who had Greater Boston area. In addition, financial single in a six-person suite versus a tri- increase opportunities for cross-regis- previously considered a minor degree in aid and advising must be stepped up to ple in Lewis versus a ten-person suite tration and students’ access to advising linguistics and CBS will still be able to explore the possibility of continuing the versus a special interest house would resources at nearby colleges, which have pursue this minor with cross-registration. minor programs through allowances for be most socially, fraternally and aca- stronger programs in CBS and linguistics. Therefore, changing cross-registration cross-registration. Expanding opportuni- demically conducive to not only me but Tufts’ current policies regarding regulations will enable students to have ties and resources to cater to students’ also to all my roommates. I’ve mentally cross-registration allow 20 Tufts students more flexibility when making academic various academic pursuits will encour- mapped out the differential distances to to study at Boston University, Brandeis or plans and freedom to pursue their inter- age a greater passion for learning among and from cafeterias, certain academic Boston College during the fall and spring ests in multiple disciplines. students. This will make Tufts a more buildings, the gym and (shocker) Tisch. semesters. Only one class per semester Additionally, financial aid for cross-reg- competitive institution, which is able to I’ve coordinated meetups with potential may be taken off campus, totaling up istration should be instituted to allow adapt to the ever-changing scholastic and roommates. I’ve kept tabs on the prog- to two classes for each student per year. students to study at other universities. corporate world. ress of my groups of interest. I’ve even created and sent out a self-made “About Me” document to a few people. In other words, I’ve done my work. I’ve EDITORIAL CARTOON planned ahead and done my research BY SHANNON GEARY so as to better control where and with whom I live next year, which is under- standable. But then I made a complete 180-degree turn, which, at first, doesn’t seem understandable in the slightest. However, this twist-in-my-housing-story might bring the best outcome I would have never foreseen. In the past week, I responded to a Facebook post that asked if anyone was interested in being the tenth of ten Jumbros in a Wren suite for the 2016- 2017 academic year. The post’s owner was a half-acquaintance, half-friend. Besides him, I knew two of the eight other guys. That’s a total of three out of nine guys I know. The rest were a mere collection of Facebook profile pictures. This was significant — I knew every sin- gle person in every other group on the table. Except this group. But a dash of “if I like three out of the nine, I’d probably like the rest,” a bit of “branch out and meet new peo- ple,” a smudge of “be vulnerable to new, daunting prospects” and a sprinkle of “from what I’ve heard from and about them all, they’re a good lot” — all found me, my methodical and heedful self, taking a risk. Risks are something which I never take. Do hasty risks necessarily confer bad ones? In this case, not at all. In fact, my daredevil decision was probably the best thing to arise from this whole process. A friend I confided in while still con- templating my options had made an excellent point: sometimes, you can get a feel for someone, ultimately guiding your affinity toward them, as quickly as a few minutes upon meeting each other. After contacting those suitemates whom The Tufts Daily is a nonprofit, independent newspaper, published Monday through Friday during the academic year, and distributed free to the Tufts community. I barely know and lunching with all but The content of letters, advertisements, signed columns, cartoons and graphics does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Tufts Daily editorial board. EDITORIALS Editorials represent the position of The Tufts Daily. Individual editors are not necessarily responsible for, or in agreement with, the policies and editorials of one a few days back, I’m glad to report The Tufts Daily. there were nothing but good vibes all OP-EDS The Op-Ed section of The Tufts Daily, an open forum for campus editorial commentary, is printed Monday through Thursday. The Daily welcomes submissions around. from all members of the Tufts community; the opinions expressed in the Op-Ed section do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Daily itself. Opinion articles on campus, national and international issues should be 600 to 1,200 words in length and submitted to [email protected]. The editors reserve the right to edit letters for clarity, space and length. 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by Charlotte Hoffman This semester, I carefully cher- blance of a social life, I had to drop of the most torturous experiences of ry-picked my classes based upon every- the English class that didn’t fulfill any their lives. I understand that these hefty There are certain tidbits of advice thing but exploration. These include requirements. I know I’m not alone in requirements encourage their own sort that we hear repeated from a variety two IR classes to ensure I don’t fall this quandary, and I wonder what we’re of pushing outside of one’s comfort of different people we encounter. As behind on my major, a necessary lan- missing out on by not following through zone and ensure a broad education; soon as I reached college age, there was guage class for study abroad next with the ubiquitous piece of advice. I just think we should be given more one recommendation that I heard so semester and a looming natural science I know I might be able to take classes realistic expectations for the amount of frequently that it became a truth rather distribution requirement, which I could like these when I’m a senior, once all of freedom given in college to take classes than a suggestion, and I was deter- imagine hanging over my head in senior these major and distribution require- purely because they appeal to us and mined to listen. year. This brought my tally up to a total ments are out of the way. There’s also not for the way they fit into any sort of After the university I attend came up of four classes (the usual amount for an the chance of it not being offered two four-year plan. in conversation, whether it was solic- undergraduate student to tackle in one years from now, and the demands of Maybe others have it more carefully ited or not, almost every older man or semester). the future are notoriously impossible to figured out than I do and have managed woman I spoke to would immediately Still, reading and writing are two predict. It also nags on me that explo- to somehow wedge some classes for place their hand on my shoulder, gaze of my favorite hobbies. There was an ration seems like something that’s best pure entertainment into their sched- at me sincerely and swear by something English class that caught my eye while done before your major is set in stone ules. I’ve been pushed to explore by along the lines of “take classes you scrolling through SIS. How much more and your post-college path is begin- enough sources to know there must enjoy, the rest will follow.” It was either work can one more class add, really? ning to reveal itself. That way, you can be some importance transcending the what they regretted not doing or what I’ve had semesters with five classes change directions without too much obvious reasons, and hopefully soon had led them to an unexpected but before, and if you really enjoy what fallout if you stumble across a new- I’ll be able to find out what they are for beloved career path. This advice didn’t you’re learning it’s worth it. found passion. myself. only come from people, but from guide However, once receiving all my syl- To clarify, I was completely in favor books and college advice columns that labi, the doomsday realization came of attending a school with distribution Editor’s note: If you would like to constantly tout variations of exploring, that if I stuck with this schedule I requirements—the benefit is undeni- send your response or make an Op-Ed signing up for classes that sound inter- would have two midterms, a 12-page able. There are certainly things English contribution to the Opinion section, esting to you, seeking out the best pro- paper and a take-home exam all due majors gain from being thrust into the please e-mail us at tuftsdailyoped@ fessors and taking at least one class with within a three-day span. As any Tufts natural science world. In fact, a die- gmail.com. The Opinion section looks them. These pieces of advice always student knows, the mere act of see- hard English major I’m friends with still forward to hearing from you. end with the promise that you never ing all those dates in black and white names “Cosmology for the Curious” as know what might come unless you try. typeface is enough to provoke a mini being one of the most thought-provok- Charlotte, who can be reached at Char- This is good advice that undoubtedly aneurysm. ing classes he’s taken at Tufts. But there [email protected], is currently a comes from the right intention; I just The decision was a no-brainer; if I are also stories of psychology majors sophomore in the College of Liberal Arts think it’s impossible to follow. want to keep my sanity and any sem- taking Calculus I and citing it as one at Tufts University.

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NON SEQUITUR BY WILEY MILLER S Monday, February 22, 2016 | Sports | THE TUFTS DAILY 15 Jumbos to continue search for third consecutive NESCAC Yuan Jun Chee On the Spot title against Colby Mules WOMEN'S BASKETBALL first game of the conference tournament, “I think the team morale is great. continued from back the team has now gained invaluable expo- It has been all year,” Berube said. Why Tottenham her five points as well. North contribut- sure and understanding going forward. “Everybody is excited for each other ed six points, three rebounds and three “I think it’s very important, for one, and whoever’s in the game, the bench can win the League blocks, while Folliard ended the game that everyone had some time. It all comes energy is high and, you know, it’s their with nine points and six rebounds. Ten with experience and confidence,” Baptista job to come in and make a spark when our years ago, a controversial different Jumbos scored over the course said. “It was great to see that everyone can they’re in there, and I think they did Mario Balotelli goal derailed Spurs’ of the game. contribute because, from the bench to the that today. It’s nice for younger players momentum. Last weekend, they “People stepped up,” Berube said. starters, everyone has an important role in to get some experience in there in big banished those memories and are “Melissa [Baptista], and I thought that all that we do and all of the wins that we games. This is a NESCAC quarterfinal Fmarching on. I was holding back on this Maura [Folliard] made some big shots as get. Having a game like that, beginning in game, and for them to get some playing column until they beat Manchester City. well, and I thought Lauren [Dillon] and the first-round game, it was awesome to time and some experience will only Their victory at the Etihad Stadium last [Knapp] ran our offense well and ran our start off on a good note and continue this help us out in the future.” weekend required a bit of luck, but they team well. So, that’s a big win.” streak of wins, and hopefully we can win Tufts will welcome Colby College, the were very much a Mauricio Pochettino On the other side of the ball, Middlebury the championship.” tournament’s No. 5 seed, to Medford next side — organized, committed and hungry. was led by 10 points from sophomore The Jumbos are experienced and pos- Saturday for the semifinals. The Jumbos In a season where everyone has been Sarah Kaufman and eight points and 11 itive as they head into yet another playoff beat the Mules 54-45 on Jan. 9 at Colby discussing the decline of Chelsea and Man rebounds from classmate Eileen Daley. game at home, a situation that puts them during the NESCAC regular season. If they United as well as the upstart behavior of With such a strong showing all the way in a very good position to advance to the advance, Tufts will play in the champion- Leicester City, Tottenham has quietly gone down the bench from the Jumbos in the NESCAC championship. ship game on Sunday. about its business. Man City has been inconsistent at the back, Arsenal’s defense has been susceptible and there is always a question of when the pressure would TUEQ set for another strong run at Nationals this spring actually get to Leicester. EQUESTRIAN facilities are fund- Contrast that to Spurs, who have continued from back ed completely by scored 47 goals, the second most in the sistently well I have been competing in the college,” Boggio league behind City and Leicester and are Intermediate over fences this year, so my said. “Resources are tied for the fewest defeats in the league. biggest goal is to continue to perform obviously a huge Tottenham is a difficult team to beat and strongly in Intermediate fences if we get to consideration.” even harder to stop. these bigger shows.” Sophomore treasur- In the transfer window, they strength- Bromley went on to explain that if the er Maddy McCrimlisk ened their squad quietly. Toby Alderweireld team maintains its hold of the top spot, explained that limit- has been rock-solid at the back in his part- its will continue on to Zones, an one-day ed funding has been nership with compatriot Jan Vertonghen, competition that sends the top two finish- fairly restrictive, and an improvement from the likes of Kaboul ers in each Zone to compete in Nationals, has required the team and Fazio. This solidifies their core defen- set to be held at the National Horse Park in to independently sive team with a very capable Hugo Lloris Lexington, Ky. this year. finance much of what in goal. I have always said championships The nature of equestrian also presents it does out of pocket, are won on great defenses—not just great the team with a unique set of challenges which, she laments, offenses—and Spurs currently have the that are distinct from those of other sports can make it more status as the best defense in the league. I teams. Primarily, the sport lends itself to inaccessible for stu- was worried for them when Vertonghen an unconventional style of coaching and dents. sustained an eight-week injury, but practicing, stemming from the various “We wouldn’t Wimmer has been a more than adequate levels that riders are competing at. They be able to afford to replacement. also have to overcome the hurdle posed by pay for everyone to There are few teams in the league that not having enough horses for everyone to have a lesson [or] COURTESY MADELEINE MCCRIMLISK have two solid fullbacks on both sides that The Tufts Equestrian Team has struggled under limited funding from TCU. practice at the same time. training every week, add to their offensive threat; Spurs have Ben The equestrians will typically trav- so each teammate has to pay for their recently made history as the second rider Davies, Danny Rose, Kieran Trippier, Kyle el twice a week to Black Horse Farm in individual lessons…[and] this can…really to ever win the Tournament of Champions Walker, all British if I might add. Walker in Newbury Old Town, Mass., approximate- be a barrier for people who aren’t able to medal on three separate occasions. particular has improved the lack of defensive ly 45 minutes north of Boston. There, they financially commit to paying that much to As for the overall performance of the discipline that has plagued him in years past. train with Head Coach Shane Powell and be on a club team,” McCrimlisk said. team, Boggio, Bromley and Schwartz This is very much Pochettino’s squad Assistant Coach Elissa Bentley. The chal- She explained that the budget set aside have been among the team’s leading now. He has gotten rid of the dead- lenge is fitting in practice time, which can from club sports is used to subsidize the scorers, regularly racking up big points wood and non-committed players such quickly become a long affair when factor- costs of competitions, so riders in com- for the Jumbos throughout the fall half as Adebayor, Kaboul and Paulinho and ing in travel time. Bromley explained that petition still have to pay a class fee, but a of the season. The walk-trot division has has assembled a squad that is commit- this frequently means that practices will portion of the burden is reduced through had a particularly strong showing this ted to hard work and high intensity in include anywhere between one and four the TCU funding. McCrimlisk highlight- season, thanks in part to Kim and fel- their place, a management style that he people. Boggio elaborated, describing that ed that an important aspect of remain- low juniors Candace Smith and Maretta advocates heavily. a member of the team has been designat- ing a competitive and successful team is Morovitz, who has been out recently due Nowhere is this clearer than in Spurs’ ed to deal with scheduling practice times keeping the sport affordable. The capi- to injury but hopes to make a comeback young midfield. Their charge to the title for individuals, factoring class schedules tal-intensive nature of equestrian has also for the final show. has been led by the graft of Dier, 22, and other demands. caused the team to get creative and turn Both Boggio and Bromley believe that Carroll, 23, and the sheer talent of Eriksen, The history behind the team also sets it to other outlets for raising the necessary what really sets equestrian apart from 24, and Kane, 22. Dele Alli, 19, has been apart from other groups on campus. funds to remain competitive. other club sports is the close-knit bond one of the stars of their season with his “The equestrian team is like a legacy “Right now, one way we really supple- that the team has formed. Even though energy and talent, typified by his won- club sport … It’s been around for a long ment our Athletics funding besides pay- only around 10 team members will com- der-goal against Crystal Palace. This builds time…for maybe 50 or 60 years,” Boggio ing individually is through fundraising, pete in a competition at a time, team- upon the excellent partnership that Nabil said. “We’ve actually had Olympians, very [through] newsletters to alumni, as well as mates who are not performing often Bentaleb and Ryan Mason had last season, accomplished equestrians ride on the events,” McCrimlisk said. come out in a show of support for their the former not even able to make the start- team before here. From that perspective, Boggio also emphasized that receiving fellow equestrians. ing lineup now. there is a nice tradition for the team itself.” recognition has been a consistent chal- For Boggio, who has been riding for They also have experienced heads in Still, retaining its club sport status has lenge for the team. most of his life, the environment that the Lloris, 29, Vertonghen and Dembele, both been a challenge in and of itself, particu- “We are a really competitive team,” Tufts Equestrian Team has fostered has 28. This Spurs squad also has depth; Chadli larly due to the resource-heavy demands he said. “We win a lot, and we really take shaped his college experience and rede- and Lamela were capable replacements of the sport. Equestrian receives some pride in that, so just getting our name fined his outlook of the sport. when Spurs needed pace and pressure up funding from the Tufts Community Union out there is exciting and letting everyone “From my personal experience, you front against City. In particular, Lamela’s (TCU) through normal club funding mea- know how well we are doing is something don’t get the opportunity to ride often- form has improved under the manage- sures and some from club sports, funded that we work toward.” times on a team in equestrian,” Boggio ment of his fellow Argentinean. through Tufts Athletics, though the sourc- On an individual level, certain members said. “It is a team sport from the perspec- I still think they need someone to take es of funding are by no means compre- have been dependably delivering top per- tive that it’s you and the horse, but I’ve the goal-scoring pressure off Kane, but as hensive. The team’s TCU-allotted budget formances, enough to garner several indi- gotten a very different experience of riding long as they continue the same ethos that was recently slashed by roughly $1,500 vidual spots at Regionals. Boggio, Bromley here…because if you have a bad day, your has brought them this far, their quality to $10,500, part of which covers the costs and McCrimlisk, along with senior tri-cap- teammates lift you up and you do the in midfield could carry them to their first associated with upkeep and competitions. tain Maris Nyhart and juniors Hannah same for them when they’re in a tough championship since 1961. “When we, for example, ride against Schwartz and Da Eul Kim, have all qual- situation … Riding has been…fulfilling, Dartmouth [College], who is a varsity team ified to compete as individuals at the and I think it’s something you don’t really Yuan Jun Chee is a first-year majoring in His- [that] gets funding from the college, their regional show on April 2. Notably, Boggio realize until you experience it.” tory. He can be reached [email protected]. 16 Sports tuftsdaily.com Monday, February 22, 2016

WOMEN'S BASKETBALL Women’s basketball cruises past Middlebury in NESCAC quarterfinals by Alex Schroeder just needed to settle down, run our stuff Sports Editor and execute what we’ve been working on and don’t let other teams take us out of The No. 6 Tufts women’s basketball what we want to do. [Michela’s] our All- team, seeking its third NESCAC champi- American, so I’m not surprised that [it onship in a row, kicked off its 2016 con- frazzled us].” ference tournament run with a resound- It’s quite possible that the Jumbos ing 68-36 win over Middlebury College encounter more creative defensive Saturday afternoon. All 13 eligible players schemes as teams try to disrupt them on the first-seeded Jumbos’ roster saw further into the postseason. The most time on the court as the they shut down important focus, then, is that they keep the eighth-seeded Panthers. Cousens their heads, adjust and knock down the Gymnasium will host the semifinals and shots that opponents leave them open championship game next weekend, when for, sophomore Melissa Baptista said. Tufts hopes to cut down the nets once “It’s definitely a defense we’re not really again. accustomed to,” Baptista said. “We always Middlebury started off the game practice either man-on-man or a 2-3 zone, effectively on defense. By the end of the but in timeouts or in between quarters our first quarter, Tufts had only secured a coach just instructed us what type of plays six-point lead as the Jumbos struggled we should be doing and who we should RAY BERNOFF / THE TUFTS DAILY to find a rhythm for the first 10 min- be looking for and what gaps we should Tufts Guard Josie Lee (LA’17) dribbles the ball against a Middlebury College defender in the utes of play. While it didn’t take long for be looking into, and just being confident NESCAC women’s basketball Quarterfinals on Feb. 20. Tufts won with a 68-36 final score. the Jumbos to settle into a double-digit because their defense definitely sagged a lead, they did not stop scoring for more bit. For that reason, it was important that were key. The Jumbos outscored the ter. Baptista poured in 12 points of her than two and a half quarters of play. The we took all the shots that were open and Panthers 32-2 in points off turnovers and own in the third period. The fourth quar- Panthers started out with a box-and-one hopefully they fell in.” Middlebury gave the ball away 28 times ter would look just about identical to the zone defense intended to lock down junior Baptista was one of Tufts’ many offen- compared to just seven for Tufts. third, as the Jumbos pushed the lead to center Michela North. With Tufts’ leading sive threats that the team could look to in In the second quarter, shots from 37 points before closing the game with a scorer singled out and heavily guarded, lieu of North. She finished with a game- senior Maura Folliard, who stepped up 32-point win. the Jumbos were having trouble getting high 20 points, scoring 12 in the third off the bench for Tufts, and from sopho- Other players to join in on the scor- the open, easy buckets they usually find. quarter alone. more Lauren Dillon, fell in back-to-back ing parade included junior Katy Hicks, “Any time a team puts a box on one or The defensive strategy could only to put their team up by 10. Dillon scored who finished with five, and first-year doubles one person, it’s going to leave one take Middlebury so far as Tufts’ defense seven in the first half and finished with 10 Jacqueline Knapp, whose commanding person wide open,” coach Carla Berube gave way to offensive outbursts; points points overall. After halftime, the Jumbos play at point guard in the final half earned said. “And I think it might’ve frazzled us a in transition and moving the ball before stretched a 12-point advantage into a little bit in the first quarter, and I think we the Panthers could settle into defense 32-point lead by the end of the third quar- see WOMEN'S BASKETBALL, page 15

EQUESTRIAN Equestrian team trots to top spot by Sophie Lehrenbaum area schools, including Wellesley College, Contributing Writer Boston University and Boston College. The scoring system is also fairly unique to After posting a strong record for the fall the sport. The equestrians perform in hunt- semester, the equestrian team is looking seat style riding competitions, which means ahead to its first competition of 2016 as the they are judged on their ability to maintain team hopes to ride its way back to nation- smoothness and form on horseback. The als in May. The team, currently sitting intention is to make their rides appear effort- in the top spot in its region with a com- less. However, Boggio mentioned that an fortable 19-point margin over the second interesting facet of the sport is that it works to place Stonehill College, is set to compete on compensate and account for varying levels of March 6 at Bentley University and is deter- expertise in navigating the courses. mined to defend its position. “Everybody’s score is weighted equally This year’s equestrian team boasts a across the five divisions…[and] it’s just co-ed roster of 27 riders and a whole lot the team with the most amount of points of accolades. Although the team is admit- accumulated across those five divisions tedly a lesser-known club sport on cam- [that] wins the show,” Boggio said. pus, the team has seen a resurgence over The divisions span from the Open the past few years and is vying to win its Division, designed for seasoned riders such region once more, as it has for four out of as Boggio, down to the intermediate, nov- the past five years. ice, walk-trot-canter and walk-trot levels for “Last year, we qualified for the nation- newer, less experienced riders. Each rider al championship for the first time in 20 competes against only those within their years, and we placed 10th out of the 400- respective division and can win ribbons for odd teams in the country, so it’s really their group, which are assigned point values. exciting,” senior tri-captain Chase Boggio Riders frequently rise up through the said. “We are setting our sights to do hope- divisions as they improve to further their fully as well, or even better, as we are com- team’s representation at the higher divi- ing into the post-season period.” sions. Senior tri-captain Emilie Bromley, for The team competes as part of the instance, competed in the Novice Division Intercollegiate Horse Show Association at the Zones and Nationals competitions (IHSA), the main national sporting body of last year but looks to try her hand in the club equestrian teams. Boggio explained intermediate division this season. that the IHSA is further divided into small- “This year, I will be competing in the er regions; the Tufts squad competes in Intermediate Division, which definite- region four, which is part of a larger divi- ly adds a little pressure,” Bromley said. sion representing the northeastern part of “I’ve been really happy about how con-

COURTESY MADELEINE MCCRIMLISK the country, zone one. Within region four, The Tufts Equestrian Team, currently the first place in its region, looks to qualify for Nationals. the team faces off against 12 other Boston- see EQUESTRIAN, page 15