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MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, MASS. Wednesday, December 9, 2020 tuftsdaily.com Applications for the FEATURES Global Research Professor Eitan Hersh invites Assistant Program open grandparents of students to attend for students, faculty course virtually by Ria Agarwal site outside of the United States Contributing Writer assisting faculty with research projects. According to Christine The Global Research Assistant Hollenhorst, a program adminis- Program gives Tufts students trator in the Office of the Provost, the opportunity to work with students receive a weekly stipend professors over the summer on for the duration of the program. international research projects. Additionally, the program covers Recently, the application through international travel costs, includ- which Tufts faculty members ing airfare, local transportation, can submit research proposals food and housing. opened for summer 2021. Senior International Officer Generally, Tufts undergrad- and Associate Provost Diana uate students spend a mini- mum of three weeks in a field see RESEARCH, page 2 Sufficient supply of COVID-19 materials available through spring as ALONSO NICHOLS / TUFTS UNIVERSITY Associate Professor of Political Science Eitan Hersh is pictured teaching class in Cohen Auditorium. Behind him Tufts continues to support is a section of the class attending via Zoom.

by Madeleine Aitken elderly in our society. He under- come to almost every class. She host communities Deputy News Editor stands that they have an entire- said it has been great for them to by Julian Levy through the spring 2021 semes- ly different set of difficulties, have an opportunity for mental Contributing Writer ter and beyond,” Wagner wrote Professor Eitan Hersh, an and wants to do anything in stimulation while they are physi- in an email to the Daily. “We associate professor in the polit- his power to make sure they cally isolated. Over the course of the semes- also have sufficient supply ical science and civic studies feel valued,” Manca wrote in an “I was super excited, and ter, Tufts has worked to improve of test kits on hand for the departments, has taken advan- email to the Daily. immediately thought that my its supply chain for COVID-19- remainder of the fall semester tage of the pandemic to provide The class, which has 55 stu- dad’s parents … would love it so related materials, and is con- and put in place commitments a unique opportunity for the stu- dents, covers election law, vot- much. My grandparents are avid fident in its ability to support to carry us through the spring dents in his class on U.S. elec- ing rights, the Voting Rights Act, CNN and MSNBC news watchers its host communities moving of 2021.” tions by offering their grandpar- problems such as gerrymander- and pay attention to politics very forward. Wagner added that the uni- ents an invitation to join the class ing and money’s role in politics, closely and thought it’d be really Paul Wagner, senior sourcing versity has expanded its network via Zoom. as well as campaigning, party awesome for them,” Kaplan said. manager, said the university has of suppliers to meet the evolving Hersh first got the idea to strategy and the 2020 election. Donald and Kathie Kaplan, enough resources to last through needs of the community, and is invite his own grandfather, who Manca invited her grand- her grandparents, have enjoyed the spring. not facing shortages of COVID- is 96 years old and lives alone, mother, who she said has been their experience. “Tufts has sufficient inven- 19 materials. to class. He said he thought it alone for much of the last sev- “We are always having polit- tory of face masks, hand san- would give his grandfather some- eral months, to come to class ical conversations with our itizer and wipes to carry us see SPRING, page 2 thing to do, especially as he had on Zoom. granddaughters so this class was never had the chance to see him “I have a grandmother who one we would enjoy and be able teach before. The pandemic, and lives alone in an apartment out- to share thoughts about the class the ways academia has become side of Detroit … She lives 15 with them … we were a perfect more technology based as a minutes away from her sister, fit for this class,” Donald Kaplan result, changed this. but she’s only able to safely see wrote in an email to the Daily. “Once he was on, I just had the her sister outdoors, which is not Kathie Kaplan said she has thought that the students should always feasible in Michigan,” loved feeling like she’s back in invite their grandparents too, if she said. college. they like. Obviously, [COVID-19] Manca said attending Hersh’s “I was always a voracious has been especially tough on class has been good for her notetaker in college and found older folks, and I thought this grandmother. myself in my old groove. I was an easy way to honor our “I think this has been bene- remembered symbols I used elders by inviting them into this ficial for her over the pandemic for abbreviations and took any- academic space with us,” Hersh because she otherwise has very where from 8-10 pages of notes wrote in an email to the Daily. little to do. She’s unemployed per class,” she wrote in an email Alison Manca, a sophomore and alone. This gives her not to the Daily. in the class, said she believes only something to look for- Hersh wanted to provide a Hersh saw this as an opportunity ward to but a way to stretch her space for his students’ grandpar- to support older people, many of mind,” she said. ents to be engaged and learn whom are having an especially Sarah Kaplan, a sophomore something new, but he also difficult time in the pandemic. in the U.S. elections class, also thought it would be beneficial for LYDIA RICHARDSON / THE TUFTS DAILY “I think this was his way took advantage of Hersh’s idea A label maker and testing tubes are pictured at a Tufts University COVID- 19 testing site on Nov. 8. of extending that care to the and said her grandparents have see GRANDPARENTS, page 3 NEWS 1 ARTS / page 4 FEATURES / page 3 FEATURES 3 Princess Di’s Adapting ARTS & POP CULTURE 4 iconic fashion art galleries FUN & GAMES 6 reborn to virtual spaces OPINION 7 SPORTS BACK 2 THE TUFTS DAILY | News | Wednesday, December 9, 2020 tuftsdaily.com THE TUFTS DAILY Students share positive impact, success of Global Assistant Alex Viveros Editor in Chief Research Program EDITORIAL Rebecca Barker Hannah Harris Managing Editors

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Owen Bonk How to enjoy art during the pandemic Since You Last Saw Me by Sophia Costa In addition to creating an avenue for as issues related to body budgeting that Contributing Writer people to express themselves, initiatives could be solved through more deposits. When writers like Boxed have the potential to make “When an unpleasant thought pops into It wasn’t just restaurants and bars art enjoyment a possibility for those who your head, like ‘I can’t take this craziness carry pitchforks that were affected by the pandemic; art wouldn’t have been able to engage with it anymore,’ ask yourself body-budgeting galleries, cinemas and fairs also took a outside of the internet. questions. ‘Did I get enough sleep last eaders, I have to come clean about hit. Numerous challenges — especially “[Boxed] takes away from the mate- night? Am I dehydrated? Should I take something: Over the past however financial losses, staffing shortages and riality that is often a barrier of entry,” a walk? Call a friend? Because I could many months we’ve been stuck in operating expenses — have caused mul- Carlson said. use a deposit or two in my body bud- hellish isolation, I’ve become abso- tiple art-related organizations to shut It can be accessed for free from vir- get,’” Barrett said. From this perspective, Rlutely addicted to Pitchfork, an online pub- down temporarily or permanently. tually any device with internet connec- art enjoyment could function as one of lication whose tagline is “the most trusted But as with so many other businesses tion. Moreover, while art can be found many deposits that can help us live more voice in music.” Its writers cover anything in the COVID-19 era, art has found a way on other websites, such as Instagram or pleasant lives. and everything music related, from album to move online. Old and new galleries Pinterest, platforms like Boxed deliver a Carlson echoed Barrett’s statement. release schedules to high profile disputes have adopted online viewing, sales tran- curated experience. This works both to “Art really is a good way for people to between artists and their managers to Travis sitioned to e-commerce and streaming offer an environment similar to that of … ground themselves during this pan- Scott’s collaboration with McDonald’s. services saw a surge in demand. Since in-person art appreciation outlets and to demic,” Carlson said. Most notorious (and most at fault for March, demand for virtual art galleries make this curated experience available The isolation imposed by COVID-19 my addiction) are the publication’s music has boomed. to people who might not otherwise have prevention guidelines can be mitigat- reviews, which comprise a rating on a In light of these changes, it is worth been able to afford it. ed by the sense of connectedness to 10-point scale and some of the sharpest, examining how artists and art organiza- Furthermore, digitally based media other people or to a particular cause that strangest and most informative music crit- tions have worked around the pandemic for art enjoyment can serve as a tool comes with appreciating art. A potential- icism I’ve read in my life. While some pub- to deliver new options for art enjoyment, for community engagement, on which ly telling sign of this accented need for lications (e.g., The Guardian, New Musical and why it might be worth pursuing Carlson also commented. art-based connectedness during the pan- Express, Rolling Stone) publish reviews on during a pandemic in the first place. “It’s really interesting to see how art- demic is Netflix’s Teleparty feature (for- an album’s release day, I’ve anxiously awaited Eben Haines and Delaney Dameron ists are involving communities … to merly known as “Netflix party”), which some albums’ Pitchfork reviews for up to 10 kickstarted the Shelter in Place Gallery, make them more involved and make was launched during the pandemic and days. Yes, I really get anxious. which features small-scale works that them more conscious of the socioeco- enables users to watch content together What I like most about the reviews are appear larger when photographed. The nomic and cultural lens that they sit in,” remotely. their effusivity and almost parodic grandios- Wisconsin Film Festival also transitioned Carlson said. Art can also be more than an escape ity. The way some of these critics dial up the online through virtual movie screenings. Such a process is facilitated by online from troubling times. dramatics, you’d think they were writing this Other solutions include Drive-By-Art — art galleries and social media mobilization. “[It’s] a good … self-reflective and generation’s version of Martin Luther’s “95 an outdoor exhibition that viewers can “But obviously there are places that societal mirror for us to see … what’s Theses” (1517). Take the review of Megan Thee observe in a socially distant manner from are only accessible by actually going going on [and] what’s important to Stallion’s debut album, “Good News” (2020): their cars — and even art museums on there, and those are the places that need people at this point in time because It begins with a long, clinical explanation of Animal Crossing. that kind of face to face the most. So I … those things have shifted radically,” what happens to the bodies of gunshot vic- These new models have also made their think it’s a combination,” Carlson said. Carlson said. tims. This, of course, alludes to the rapper’s way into the Tufts community. Through Beyond enabling community In other words, art enjoyment might altercation this summer, but why a music Tufts’ COVID Response Program, Ned engagement, art enjoyment can ful- be a way to remain connected to others review should inform us that, after being shot, Carlson, a third-year combined degree fill one’s needs — including biologi- and to make up for the traditional social “you could have to poop into a bag through a student, founded Boxed Art Gallery, a cal ones — that go neglected during interaction that has been lost. hole in your stomach,” is beyond me. medium for the students, faculty, staff strenuous times like the pandemic. In As 2020 comes to an end and the pan- The site’s commitment to absolute serious- and alumni of Tufts to share their artwork a recent New York Times op-ed, Dr. demic remains unresolved, more artists ness in its criticism is endearing. In my opin- remotely, since many in-person opportu- Lisa Feldman Barrett argues that our and art venues will have to turn to or ion, it’s also noble — legitimizing the work of nities have closed with the pandemic. brains function like bank accounts. continue adopting digital appreciation artists in genres like rap and hip-hop, whose Featuring an open gallery, Boxed has Every action draws from our bodies’ models. As Carlson suggests, these might public perception frequently labels them as also organized a contest for students to resources — energy, motivation and take many different forms. There may categorically vacuous and trashy, is important. publicize their art and is preparing to attention, to name a few. On the other be works that are developed collective- Nonetheless, the harshness, specificity or expand this platform to Tufts’ host com- hand, there are actions, such as eating ly, alongside entire communities, and peculiarity of critiques can be laughable. munities this winter. and sleeping, which work as deposits. works that are distributed globally thanks Take this quote from the brutal review of “It’s a project that’s currently ongoing Given that our resources are limited, to the internet. Regardless of what art Charlie Puth’s “Nine Track Mind” (2016), for and the goal is to bring people closer our brains work to budget them, as part appreciation might look like in the near example: “The album’s emotional range cov- together,” Carlson said. of a process known as allostasis. future, what’s most important is that we ers the spectrum from light longing to light He also plans to create an option for Barrett encourages us to look at the continue exercising it — and if you’d like infatuation, contributing to the overall sense artists to sell their work on Boxed’s web- fatigue and lack of motivation that often a place to start, the Artists’ Theater of that ‘Nine Track Mind’ is aimed exclusively site, allowing them to support themselves come with being stuck at home not as Boston launched its virtual gallery “The at hairlessness: children, prepubescents, the during the pandemic and beyond. isolated or purely mental problems, but Masculinity Project” yesterday. discomfitingly waxed.” When negative cri- tiques aren’t bizarre, they’re straightforward and biting: “On the embattled rapper’s latest Professor Hersh makes the semester a ‘bring your EP, Iggy Azalea knows what a good rap song sounds like in the abstract but is simply inca- grandparents to class’ day pable of making one” (from the review of Iggy Azalea’s 2018 album “Survive the Summer”). GRANDPARENTS over questions I had in my notes. I also Although Hersh was not trying to Positive critiques are often puzzling- continued from page 1 gained an understanding of political sci- politicize his students’ grandparents, for ly accurate. A review of Chicago rapper increasing students’ relationships with ence,” she said. Manca and her grandmother it was an Noname’s 2012 mixtape “Telefone” com- their grandparents. Manca, who identifies on the oppo- opportunity for education and growth. ments, “If the Charlie Brown Christmas spe- “I also thought it might be a nice bond- site side of the political spectrum as Likewise, Hersh said he has been cial—with its poignancy, melancholy and ing opportunity between the students her grandmother, who is conservative, happy to see grandparents in his class, childlike, funereal score—were turned into and their grandparents. Grandparent- said she appreciates Hersh’s class as an and hopes both generations — his stu- a rap album, it might sound like ‘Telefone’.” grandchild relationships are so great … opportunity for her grandmother to hear dents and their grandparents — have When artists get it right, the last sentence so I thought it’d be a nice thing for stu- another perspective. gained something from the experience. of the review will invariably claim that they dents to share with their grandparents,” “I’m glad that she has some form of “I do love seeing the grandparents log have “found the answers” to the album’s Hersh said. information that I know is trustworthy. into [Zoom] every [class] and knowing complex, philosophical questions. It’s one of Sarah Kaplan explained this has been She sometimes consumes news from out- they’re there. Intergenerational contact their flourishes I’ve come to recognize with true for her and her grandparents. lets that I fear distort reality,” Manca said. is so important, and I love the chance to regular readership. “It’s been a way for us to connect and And, Manca said, Hersh’s class might facilitate that,” Hersh said. I love Pitchfork because its writers are a way for them to be really stimulated just be working to shift her grandmother’s Sarah Kaplan said she thinks it would “poptimists” and rap enthusiasts; they take because Professor Hersh’s lectures are political point of view. She said that after be great for other courses to follow suit. the things I enjoy seriously, but always leave really engaging and interesting and topi- one class, when a Supreme Court case “If other professors have the capacity room for melodrama and camp. For these rea- cal, and I know they’ve really enjoyed it,” was discussed, her grandmother texted to do it, they absolutely should,” she said. sons, I couldn’t give it a more glowing review. she said. her that she agreed with the liberal per- Her grandparents echoed the statement. Kathie Kaplan echoed her sentiment. spective. “We hope that in the future other pro- Owen Bonk is a sophomore who has not yet “Sarah and I became ‘study bud- “For the first time in my life, we agreed fessors will consider including grandpar- declared a major. Owen can be reached at dies.’ It was so much fun. I would go on something political,” Manca said. ents,” they said. [email protected]. 4 AARTSrts & PPoOPp CCuULTltUuREre Wednesday, December 9, 2020 tuftsdaily.com Unpacking Lady Di’s wardrobe in ‘The Crown’ by Derin Savasan forward to the most was the long-awaited debut of Contributing Writer Princess Diana (Emma Corrin), the British royal who stole all of our hearts with her fashion, intel- The latest season of “The Crown” (2016–) was lect, kindness and beauty. eventful, to say the least. Therefore, it feels right to unpack some of Lady From the escalating political tension within the Di’s looks on the show in detail and explore what U.K. to the debut of Margaret Thatcher (Gillian they mean in terms of the show’s context. So, let’s Anderson), the fourth season of the show covered a dissect some of these iconic moments, shall we?e lot of ground. Perhaps what most of us were looking iconic moments, shall we?

3. Blue engagement suit (Episode 3) Perhaps one of the show’s most perfect recreations is this blue engagement outfit, also worn in real life by Diana at the announce- ment of her engagement to Charles in 1981. Allegedly, Diana bought the blue suit and white pussy-bow blouse herself from Harrods department store. She is also seen wearing the 12-carat sapphire engagement ring that was later passed down to Prince William, who gave it to Kate Middleton. This look is both timeless and budget friendly, making it one of the highlights of the show.

1. Pastel yellow overalls (Episode 1) This very first look is special because it is featured the first time Diana runs into Prince Charles (Josh O’Connor) since their brief encounter a few years back when Diana was just a child. Her youthful spirit shines through her pastel yellow overalls and floral cardigan, both staple pieces in Diana’s earlier ward- robe before she became “Versace Diana.” Here, we see her as a charming young girl who is still figuring herself out by experimenting with lively colors and clashing patterns, which grabs Charles’ attention and eventually leads him to pursue her. This outfit made an appearance in real life, too, at a 1981 polo match.

2. Solo trip to NYC (Episode 10) As her marriage neared its end, Diana embarked on a solo tour to New York City. Seen here wearing a gown and cropped jacket, she turns heads 4. Sky blue ballgown (Episode 6) during her visit to the Brooklyn The couple’s 1983 Australian tour was a big deal for both their rocky Academy of Music for a 1989 marriage and the Commonwealth. Diana and Charles were invited to Royal Gala, looking as elegant a gala at the Wentworth Hotel in Sydney, where they famously danced. and graceful as ever. She also In the series, this dance was what brought the couple closer together seems to appear a lot more after their massive fight in an earlier episode. Having to switch up her confident, perhaps due to the wardrobe after marrying a royal, we again see Diana’s growing love absence of Charles, who in the for monochrome looks, this time with a sky blue Bruce Oldfield gown. show usually resents her for The cut of the gown is as ‘80s as it gets, and the waist-cinching belt stealing his spotlight. exaggerates her features beautifully. A & P Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | ARTS & POP CULTURE | THE TUFTS DAILY 5

5. Black sheep sweater (Episode 3) When Diana wore this Muir Julian Levy & Osborne jumper in real life Keep the Cameras Rolling during a polo match in 1981 before her wedding, it made waves. It is quite reminiscent of the yellow-overalls look from Another blow to Episode 1 but has a twist to it with the not-so-subtle black theater chains sheep analogy for her perceived status within the Windsor clan. hen I began this column This sweater went on to tran- back in September, the scend decades, when Warm & movie theater industry Wonderful collaborated with seemed to be at the begin- U.S. designer Rowing Blazers to Wning phase of its recovery. “Tenet” was reproduce the original sweater’s just released, and more and more the- design, making it available for aters across the country were opening purchase for the first time since up again. But that’s when the new wave 1994. Buy yours through Rowing of delays came. The release calendar Blazers for a whopping $295. thinned until there was no longer a reason to stay open. This, compounded 6. Pink plaid (Episode 3) with another deadly wave of cases, put Diana was seen wearing this the film industry back where it was when pink plaid outfit around 1986 many theaters closed in March. This outside the Highgrove House, dire situation has necessitated creative her residence with Charles and solutions. their two kids William and Harry, It seems that WarnerMedia has in Gloucestershire, England. jumped the proverbial shark. After con- Despite having settled for firming long-running speculation that Charles and leaving her London “Wonder Woman 1984” (2020) would days behind, we can still observe be released for free on HBO Max for her signature love of bright col- subscribers (alongside a day-and-date ors, this time swapping the flo- release with theaters that are still open), ral prints for monochromatic the company has taken a huge step for- checkered ones. The show takes ward. The entirety of the Warner Bros. a spin on this magenta look by 2021 film lineup will be available on HBO showing her roller-skating inside Max after release. This includes major Buckingham Palace. What an releases such as “The Suicide Squad,” absolute legend. “The Matrix 4,” “Dune,” “Space Jam: A New Legacy,” “Godzilla vs. Kong”and DES WILLIE / NETFLIX PHOTO CAPTIONS: many more. Warner Bros. will miss out TOP, 1, 2, 5, 6: Emma Corrin as on billions of dollars of possible revenue Princess Diana is pictured in Season typically earned in theaters. 4 of “The Crown” (2016–). It seems as though this was done 3, 4: Emma Corrin as Princess Diana and Josh O’Connor as Prince without the consent of the theaters as Charles are pictured in Season 4 of they have been vocal in their disapprov- “The Crown” (2016–). al. The Washington Post reports that CEO of AMC Adam Aron said, “These coro- navirus-impacted times are uncharted Eli Beutel wins COVID-eo Film Festival and waters for all of us, which is why AMC signed on to an HBO Max exception to customary practices for one film only, Competition ‘Wonder Woman 1984.’” This excep- by Drew Weisberg tion has been stretched far beyond the Assistant Arts Editor agreed-upon limit, upending the estab- lished practices of the film industry, The conclusion of the Tufts COVID- to both the theaters’ and Warner Bros.’ eo Film Festival and Competition saw detriment. Eli Beutel, and his film “Hesh’s of the Aron said that the decision to release Afternoon,” take first prize. all of Warner Bros.’ movies on HBO Max “It’s about a boy who’s maybe conflict- the same day as theaters was akin to ed with who he is,” Beutel said in an inter- “kicking theater owners when they’re view. “There’s things about him, you know down.” So why would Warner Bros. take — what kind of clothes he wears, what he such drastic action? It seems to be pri- does for fun — and he thinks that those oritizing the long-term success of their all make sense. And that is what makes new streaming service over short-term him, but one day in a dream, this image profit at the box office. of himself becomes very confused. And It remains to be seen how this will he kind of has an internal conflict where affect the viewing habits of the public. he’s not sure who he is anymore. And he One thing that is true is that movie stu- skateboards.” dios will face a very difficult time going Beutel took heavy inspiration from forward. Warner Bros. has stressed that the 1943 experimental film classic of a this is a temporary solution, because if similar name, “Meshes of the Afternoon” it wants to survive financially, that has by Maya Deren. Beutel’s film uses small COURTESY ELI BEUTEL to be the case. details to maintain the film’s aesthet- The title card from Eli Beutel’s film “Hesh’s of the Afternoon” is pictured. The next year will be crucial to the ic, such as soft lighting to help mimic survival of the theater industry, and the the original film’s black and white color accepting films by this date. So I was like, safe. And I’ve been in good company. And outcome might not be all positive. I palette. Additionally, some scenes draw I’ll make one.” nobody I really love has been affected neg- know that it’s weird to root for a multina- direct visual parallels to the original film, The pressure of the contest is just one atively by [COVID-19].” tional corporation in a time when small like a character’s face obstructed by dig- part of the greater force driving Beutel for- Like any good artist, Beutel’s work businesses and minimum wage workers ital static while the original featured a ward in filmmaking, though, as he elab- remains unfinished, though his plans for across the country are struggling to stay character with a mirror for a face. orated, “If it’s an average weekend night, future projects are somewhat fluid for the afloat, but that’s exactly why Regal, AMC “[The film is] kind of a parody, I I’m not, you know, going out to a party or time being. and other large theater chains need to wouldn’t even call it that, really, it’s not something. I’m just kind of with my close “Over winter break, I’m gonna be going make it through. They employ countless making fun of anything … it’s a reference,” friends doing what I want to do. And so for on a road trip with some friends from individuals, and their existence supports Beutel said. me … I don’t have any kind of FOMO on home,” Beutel said. “One of them said he’s the viability of independently-run the- The film was a passion project of nights when I am just sitting, on my laptop gonna write a script. And we hope to kind aters. The fate of the movie industry sorts, as Beutel is a film minor and an editing, or I’m sitting at my desk writing a of make like a road movie, you know, truly hangs in the balance, and there is really applied physics major, but one that kept script or writing a movie.” on the road. But that’s not a hard plan.” no way to know how this story will end. him honest. Be that as it may, Beutel was gracious Whatever Beutel may have in store, his “[The contest was] just kind of a good when reflecting on his experiences film- contest-winning work suggests that his Julian Levy is a first-year who has not yet excuse,” he said. “It was a deadline, which making during the pandemic. “I’m kind next project will prove to be as interesting declared a major. Julian can be reached at I don’t usually have. It’s like, okay, they’re of privileged enough that … I’ve been a mix as applied physics and film. [email protected]. 6 THE TUFTS DAILY | FUN & GAMES | Wednesday, December 9, 2020 tuftsdaily.com LATE NIGHT AT THE DAILY F&G Alex: “Really? No one’s gonna late night that? …okay” FUN & GAMES

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Difficulty Level:Laying out the paper for the last time this semester By Matthew Hixson

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Caroline DePalma Philosophy in Focus All wrapped up

n another attempt to avoid focus- ing on political news that is usually stressful, confusing or frightening, I have instead been thinking about Iour fascination with Spotify Wrapped and music as a form of social media. In “A Theory of Justice” (1971), John Rawls discusses societal progress through collective creativity and labor. Rawls is correct that we gain strength and inno- vation by participating in the collective, but I would rather think of this idea as relevant to our lives and relationships on a smaller scale. In case you missed it, Spotify 2020 Wrapped was released last week, present- ing users with data on what music and podcasts they listened to and how much they listened since January 2020. The annual feature is widely anticipated and discussed on other social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. For me, it was the perfect way to look back at this year as a whole without getting bogged down in all the things that have not gone the way we wanted. Instead, I was reminded of the songs I found on my friends’ playlists back in March and couldn’t stop listening to for a week, and of the new artists I found that helped me make sense of a mystifying year. A few years ago, I never listened to Taylor Swift but my best friend always did; ironically, Taylor Swift was my top artist this year and wrote my two most-played songs. It’s not groundbreaking to describe our music choices as a deeply personal reflec- tion of who we are and what we’re going through, whether we’re making music, listening to it or both. It comes as no sur- prise, then, that the ability to share it with others is met with such enthusiasm. Rawls wrote that “It is a feature of human sociability that we are by ourselves but parts of what we might be.” If it weren’t for my best friend, I might never have given those songs a chance. Now they’re some of my favorites, and there were mul- tiple times this semester when I start- ed talking to someone new because they noticed my “folklore” (2020) sweatshirt. In a year as difficult as this one, in which many of us felt more isolated than ever before, music was a way to connect to the rest of the world and to the people we love. There’s a song for every situation and an artist who can sing what you’re feeling, even if you don’t quite understand it yourself. We are in constant search of ways to connect with other people, especially in today’s context. This month, by sharing the songs and artists that defined our 2020, music gave us a way to say, “This is how I view the world, and I want you to know about it.” I hope it can be a remind- er for all of us that we were never going through this year on our own; as Rawls put it, we are almost always better off when we are connected to each other.

Caroline DePalma is a first-year who has not yet declared a major. Caroline can be reached at [email protected].

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Nicole Setow Wonder Women

Naomi Osaka

ennis holds a special place in the world of women’s sports — it’s one of the only programs today that offers equal pay and Tmedia coverage to women competing in major tournaments like Wimbledon. It wasn’t always like this, though. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Original 9, when nine women’s tennis players, including the legendary Billie Jean King, left the U.S. tennis establish- ment over pay inequality and formed their own tour. In honor of this lega- cy, this week’s Wonder Woman is tennis superstar Naomi Osaka. Even if you barely follow tennis, chances are you may have come across the 23-year-old sensation at some point. Her victory over Serena Williams in the 2018 U.S. Open final thrust her into the national spotlight, and she’s only been adding to her titles since. Last year, Osaka held the No. 1 rank in the Women’s Tennis Association for 25 weeks, and set the record for the fastest rise to the No. 1 spot since breaking into the top 10. It took her just 20 weeks. Most recently, she bested Victoria Azarenka after three thrilling sets to claim her second U.S. Open title in September. Before she defeated fierce competi- tors in the Women’s Tennis Association, though, Osaka’s first challenger was her older sister, Mari. There’s nothing like sibling rivalry that can drive someone to the very best of their game — as some- one with two competitive older sisters, I can certainly attest to that. What’s remarkable is that it took her 12 years to beat Mari — to put that into perspective, that’s more than half of Osaka’s life. How many people can say that they could lose the same game countless times over and still lace up and swing back harder? Osaka just exhibits a type of tenacity and grit only present in the greatest. Needless to say, it must have been through those competitive matches that she honed her powerful playing style and winning mentality. It would not be an exaggeration to say Osaka’s forehand is deadly. Her 100 mph shots even inspired a New York Times article to break down its physics. Yet, despite the great amount of force she must exert for each of her swings, the only sounds you’ll hear from her on the court are the squeak of her tennis shoes and the explosive echoes of the ball leaving her racket. Her silence during matches is almost misleading, consider- ing that her returns are calculated, bril- liantly placed and executed with finesse — as demonstrated by the multitude of times that she has launched a crosscourt shot while practically sliding into splits. She is not afraid of the hustle, and that’s what makes her one of the best athletes to root for. Now, currently ranked No. 3 in the world, all eyes are on Naomi Osaka as she continues to dominate the court with a newfound sense of calm that she has gained while away from the sport during quarantine. It’s only a matter of time before she’ll return to claim the No. 1 spot again.

Nicole Setow is a sophomore studying biopsychology. Nicole can be reached at [email protected]