Where You Read It First Mostly Cloudy 64/55 Est. 1980 VOLUME LVIII, NUMBER 3 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2009 TUFTSDAILY.COM ARTS FEATURE Tufts receives $40 million gift BY BEN GITTLESON Daily Editorial Board

Inventor Bernard Gordon (H ’92) has committed $40 million to the School of Engineering in order to bolster engineer- ing leadership programs for undergradu- ates, the university announced yester- day. Gordon, a Tufts trustee emeritus who had previously donated $35 million to Tufts to support the Gordon Institute, the construction of Sophia Gordon Hall and other causes, has long been a proponent JESS BIDGOOD/TUFTS DAILY of leadership training for engineers. Fairey’s new designs for the Tufts campus replaced the original, much discussed mural from The money will go largely toward rede- January. signing a minor centered on engineering leadership, hiring more engineering pro- fessors and increasing the amount of Shepard Fairey strikes again project-based learning opportunities for undergraduates studying engineering. BY JESSICA BIDGOOD They were looking for a place on cam- “Dr. Gordon’s gift is another signifi- Senior Staff Writer pus where street artist Shepard Fairey, cant investment in Tufts by one of our ALONSO NICHOLS/ made famous for his iconic Barack Obama most loyal and generous supporters,” Trustee emeritus and inventor Bernard This piece is the first in a two-part series “Hope” image, could paste a mural. They University President Lawrence Bacow Gordon donated $40 million to Tufts’ examining the history behind Shepard found a brick wall by a couple of dump- told the Daily in an e-mail. “We are School of Engineering. Fairey’s work on the Tufts campus. sters outside of the campus center. Fairey enormously grateful for his latest vote One frigid day in January, Institute for pasted a mural on the wall that would of confidence in Tufts, especially during help provide leadership and practical Global Leadership director Sherman soon be destroyed. these challenging economic times.” training for a wider swath of engineering Teichman and Dwijo Goswami, one of the Six months later, Fairey was in town for Gordon’s donation will provide students. students in his EPIIC class, put on their par- resources for the expansion of preexist- “I think that this is going to help us kas and went searching for a big, flat space. see FAIREY, page 7 ing programs at the Gordon Institute, a achieve a really unique program in leadership-development center within To view a slideshow featuring photographs of both Fairey’s murals, the current and the School of Engineering. It will also see GORDON, page 2 the original, visit tuftsdaily.com. Swine Flu prompts worries about Fall Ball Packard Hall construction BY MATT REPKA around the block. Daily Editorial Board Higham and Reitman encour- completed aged students who had fallen ill to Tufts officials “seriously consid- avoid attending not only Fall Ball BY NATE BREG ered” pulling the plug on Fall Ball but also all other school-spon- Daily Staff Writer for fear that cramped attendees sored social events this semester. might spread the swine flu virus, “This is a situation we’ve never The Department of Political the university’s medical director encountered before, this type of Science now has a new home, as and dean of student affairs said pandemic flu,” Higham told the completed renovations to Packard yesterday in an e-mail to stu- Daily. She noted that there is the Hall early this summer have dents. potential for an “explosive out- allowed faculty and staff, previ- Dean Bruce Reitman and break” of the virus on campus. ously located in Eaton Hall, to Medical Director Margaret She said that the decision not move into the building on time. Higham urged students to stay to cancel Fall Ball had not been Construction began just over away from the Friday dance if easy. “It’s a hard call,” she said. a year ago in June 2008, and the they feel ill, and to take precau- But Tufts Community Union total renovation cost was $7.1 mil- tions if they come to the dance. (TCU) President Brandon Rattiner lion. The annual event typically is said he was “not concerned at all” Administrators within the densely packed and highly pop- about the potential for an out- School of Arts and Sciences origi- ulated. This year seems poised break. He added that the Senate, nally planned to occupy Packard to keep up the precedent, as the which runs Fall Ball, was not con- when Tufts’ Board of Trustees line of students waiting to retrieve ANDREW MORGENTHALER/TUFTS DAILY approved $6.9 million in 2008 for Fall Ball tickets yesterday snaked see SWINE FLU, page 2 The cannon has already been infected with a variation of the swine flu virus. the overhaul of the building. After construction began, however, a reevaluation of the Eaton Hall space prompted them to redirect the building to the political sci- Jumbo Drop recycling program canceled this year ence department, and the trustees authorized an additional $200,000 BY SAUMYA VAISHAMPAYAN charge of the program, said that inefficien- hope, Quirk said, is that a bigger organization to better suit the department’s Daily Editorial Board cies have prevented the operation from giving will be able to turn a profit from the donated needs. money to charity in the past five years. items. The office space allotted in Students will have to look elsewhere for Jumbo Drop — which began as a student- Quirk said that she regretted the cancella- Eaton was “substandard” for second-hand mirrors and microwaves. Jumbo run initiative six years ago — receives $5,000 tion of the sale but emphasized that the sale’s political science members, Vice Drop, the annual sale that redistributes used from the Facilities department every year, but main objective — waste reduction — may be President of Operations John student items, will not be held this year due to the funding is not enough to pay student better facilitated through other means. Roberto said. “It was a department cost issues. employees, store items over the summer and “As a facilities and Tufts Recycles! operation, whose needs were well known.” Items for Jumbo Drop are collected in May operate the sale in the fall. our main goal is to keep items out of the trash. Political Science Professor and resold in September in an effort to reduce Items collected by Jumbo Drop employees Absent the many hours of organizing usually Jeffrey Berry agreed that it was the waste created by move-outs. Funds raised last year will be donated to a charity rather dedicated to running the sale, I was able to time for the department to move. are donated to charity, but facility department than resold to Tufts students, and workers will recycling coordinator Dawn Quirk, who is in continue to collect goods in the future. The see JUMBO DROP, page 2 see PACKARD, page 2 Inside this issue Today’s Sections

The Daily talks tunes Newly renovated News 1 Op-Ed 11 with bearded ZZ Top Cousens Gymnasium before the band’s is on track to host Tufts’ Features 3 Comics 12 performance at the first volleyball match Arts & Living 5Sports 13 Somerville Theare. of the season. Editorial | Letters 10 see ARTS, page 5 see SPORTS, page 13 2 THE TUFTS DAILY NEWS Thursday, September 10, 2009 Gordon donates $40 million; grant will go toward engineering leadership programs

GORDON Peabody, Mass. and co-founded two years,” he said. “This gift is neering management minor Gordon’s gift began months ago. continued from page 1 and currently chairs NeuroLogica going to allow us to carry out aims to breathe new life into a Administrators learned of the educating engineers,” Dean of Corporation in Danvers, Mass. some of our plans, certainly more program that has only attracted inventor’s commitment over the Engineering Linda Abriola said. Gordon lived at Tufts in 1944 quickly than we would have been a handful of students in recent summer but waited until the “I’m looking to not only ben- while participating in a Navy able to do.” years. The minor stands to gain start of the semester to make an efit the students who would be officers training program during Over the next academic year, a new component that will announcement. part of some kind of engineering World War II. More recently, he planning and advisory commit- give students real-life consult- Beyond Boundaries has seen leadership minor, but also ben- sat on the university’s Board of tees aim to put these concepts into ing experience, according to a number of high-profile dona- efit all of our students.” Trustees for a decade (he left in action, according to Hannemann. Hannemann, and will change tions over the past few years, The gift will bolster the School 2006) and he currently serves on “Our directions are going to its name to “engineering leader- and Gordon’s donation ranks of Engineering’s expanding the School of Engineering’s Board emphasize engineering practice ship.” among the five largest, according efforts to prepare undergraduates of Overseers and as an honorary and engineering leadership,” he In addition to that minor, to Sanni. In April, Tufts received for leadership positions in tech- co-chair of Tufts’ ongoing capital said. the Gordon Institute offers a $136 million — the largest gift in nology by teaching them prac- campaign. Project-based learning that minor in entrepreneurial lead- the university’s history — from a tical skills, a mission that falls At Tufts, the push for the more will expose undergraduates to ership to undergraduates in the charitable trust set up by engi- in line with Gordon’s extensive practical training backed by real-life engineering problems Schools of Arts and Sciences and neer and businessman Frank philanthropic giving to engineer- Gordon has primarily occurred will be a centerpiece of these Engineering. Doble (E ‘11). ing education over the years. under the aegis of the Gordon changes. Also, funds will most With Gordon’s donation, Tufts’ Other sizable contributions Gordon, whom Bacow called Institute, which Gordon founded likely support the School of Beyond Boundaries capital cam- include around $100 million “one of the engineering giants of in 1984 and which moved to Tufts Engineering’s professor-of-the- paign hit over $1 billion. from Pierre and Pam Omidyar the 20th century,” holds over 200 in 1992. practice faculty model, in which The $1.2-billion campaign, (LA ‘88 and ‘89, respectively) in patents worldwide and is known Recent curriculum reviews experienced engineers come to which began its quiet phase in 2005 to create the Omidyar-Tufts as the father of analog-to-digital within the School of Engineering Tufts to share working knowl- 2002 and was publicly announced Microfinance Fund; $50 million conversion for his invention of have led to a number of ideas for edge of their fields with students. in 2006, stood at $1.02 billion as of from William S. Cummings (A the high-speed analog-to-digital ways to improve leadership train- The Funds may also help support Monday, according to Director of ‘58) in 2004 to the Cummings converter. Other creations of his ing, according to Gordon Institute the creation of additional intern- Advancement Communications School of Veterinary Medicine; include the fetal monitor, CT Director Rob Hannemann. ship opportunities for engineer- and Donor Relations Christine and $40 million from Jonathan scanners and the Doppler radar. “Engineering leadership has ing students. Sanni (LA ‘89). It aims to achieve Tisch (LA ‘76) in 2006 to endow Gordon founded and former- been on the docket to be dis- The reinvention of the Gordon its goal by 2011. the Tisch College of Citizenship ly led Analogic Corporation in cussed there for most of the last Institute’s long-standing engi- Conversations about and Public Service.

Fall Ball cancellation considered during swine flu scare; Health Service urges caution during dance SWINE FLU tance of personal hygiene in help- continued from page 1 ing to limit the risk of spreading sulted on the possibility of its can- the virus during the event. The cellation. e-mail offered suggestions to help “To be panicky and start imple- limit potential exposure, including menting social-distancing policies washing hands frequently and not at this time would be shortsighted,” sharing drinks. It also urged stu- said Rattiner, a senior, alluding to dents to “be mindful about physi- the official e-mail’s insistence that cal contact with others.” ill students avoid social gather- In May, Tufts confirmed cases ings. Such policies are sometimes of swine flu in two students, both implemented on college campus recent graduates of the Class of during disease outbreaks. Nearby 2009. No Medford-campus cases Babson College shut down for two have yet been reported to the days last spring during a severe university this fall, according to outbreak of the norovirus. Reitman. Reitman agreed with Higham Higham remains optimistic that the extent of the flu’s spread is that if students are “conscien- impossible to know, but explained tious” about hygiene and per- that because Fall Ball is an impor- sonal behavior on Friday night, tant tradition, the administration there will be no major problems. decided against canceling the Regardless, extra measures are in event. place to help encourage hygiene at “It’s the first social night of the the event, including hand sanitizer year,” Reitman told the Daily. “We stations and extra staff on hand want to be prudent about not add- to maintain the Gantcher Center ing an event that’s likely to cre- bathrooms. Extra bathroom facili- ate an opportunity for the virus to ties will also be added adjacent EMILY EISENBERG/TUFTS DAILY Lines of hopeful Fall Ball attendees rounded the corner yesterday as students tried to buy tickets. spread ... but we don’t know that to the main building for use by [will happen].” But he emphasized attendees. that students should not attend if Administrators have not yet dis- Ball presents the first real opportu- To see a video featuring interviews with students they are nervous about contract- cussed canceling other universi- nity to see if people will be a little waiting in the around-the-block line for Fall Ball tick- ing the virus. ty-wide events later in the year, bit cautious,” he said. ets yesterday afternoon, go to tuftsdaily.com. Higham stressed the impor- according to Reitman. “I think Fall

Jumbo Drop fall sale suspended; Political Science dept. moves to Packard PACKARD bers, according to Bodnarchuk. items will be donated to charity continued from page 1 The renovation in general, Bodnarchuk “The old office was not very welcoming,” said, involved “a lot of demolition and JUMBO DROP Buckley further explained that many he said. “It was cramped, at best. Students restructuring” due to the building’s old age. continued from page 1 students take items from Jumbo Drop were sitting on the floor.” Linbeck added a second set of stairs, an ramp up other efforts,” she said. without paying. Department Chair Robert Devigne said elevator, a sprinkler system and an entrance Student workers and volunteers helped Storing the Jumbo Drop items until the that the staff needed more space based on ramp for handicap accessibility to the build- to recycle six cubic yards of cardboard, 96 sale in the fall also proved problematic. the number of students the department ing. bags of compost, 350 pounds of food and Junior Kelsey Schur, another Jumbo Drop advises. “We were overrun by political sci- A number of other renovations occurred 25 bags of glass, metal and plastic in just worker, described the physical condition ence students, and we advise more interna- over the summer in addition to Packard’s one day of freshman orientation, accord- of the warehouse as a major roadblock to tional [relations major] students than any revamping. Eaton itself was re-carpeted ing to Quirk. the sale’s success. other department,” he said. and re-painted, while ceiling tiles and air Although she said the cancellation “The warehouse that we keep things in The religion and anthropology depart- conditioning units in the building were also of the sale may be a blow to veteran leaks badly, there is serious flooding and ments will now occupy Eaton’s offices, replaced. student shoppers, Quirk did not feel the conditions became so incredibly hot according to Devigne. Carmichael Hall’s corridors, laundry they would be too inconvenienced and moldy that it is hard to work,” Schur Packard Hall was previously home to the room and common room were re-painted, thanks to other venues that are avail- said. She added that some goods were university advancement office and has in and the building is also sporting new carpet- able for reselling used items, includ- damaged or destroyed through transport its long history served the university as a ing. Bathrooms on the first floor were made ing popular sites like Craigslist.com and flooding, which decreased the total residence hall, dining hall and library. handicap-accessible, as were 12 first-floor and TuftsLife.com. quality of the sale. The Linbeck Company conducted the rooms. The plaza in front of Carmichael Quirk added that most students who “[Jumbo Drop] is a noble effort, but renovations to the building. Linbeck was also was also redone, removing vegetation to buy Jumbo Drop items live off-campus people could do that themselves from year responsible for the construction of Sophia make it feel “light and airy,” Bodnarchuk and seek furniture. With its “yard sale” for- to year,” Schur said. “They could make Gordon Hall and the Granoff Music Center, said. mat, she said, Jumbo Drop never received more of an effort to save things and find according to Director of Construction Finally, the basketball and volleyball the best furniture anyway. ways to reuse this stuff without us helping Management Mitch Bodnarchuk. court inside Cousens Gym was rotated and The quality of items left behind or them.” “They have a good track record on cam- extended to comply with NCAA regulations. donated by students also created ineffi- Quirk said that in the time she would pus,” Bodnarchuk said of the company. A new hardwood floor, collapsible bleach- ciencies for the Jumbo Drop team. have dedicated to Jumbo drop, she was Bodnarchuk said that the project was on ers and a new sound system were also Senior Audra Buckley, a Jumbo Drop able to review recycling guidelines with time and made budget even after the plans installed for the court. student worker, said that student work- the custodial staff earlier this year. “This changed to prepare Packard for political sci- Though all of these renovations were ers spend a lot of time testing donated means that the cardboard generated from ence faculty rather than administrators. performed this summer, none interfered electronics. “A lot of the electronics end up the move-in process will be recycled more The change in intended use for the build- with summer programs on campus. not working and have to be thrown away,” diligently because I already had face time ing required repartitioning the Packard “Everything we do, we coordinate with sum- she said in an e-mail. “So in the end, much to instruct every person on the cleaning offices. Larger rooms designed for deans mer school folks,” Bodnarchuk said. time is wasted.” crew,” she said. were broken down to fit the faculty mem- 3

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T U F T S S T U D E N T G E T S C H A N C E T O S P I N T H E B I G WH E E L Senior Peter O’Regan competes on College Week edition of ‘Wheel of Fortune’

BY ROMY OLTUSKI Wheel of Fortune wheel and Daily Editorial Board a stage set that consisted of a mostly accurate, slightly under- The famous artist Andy sized cardboard New England Warhol once said that “in the street. On the set, a projector future, everyone will be famous screen played a looping video for fifteen minutes.” Many stu- montage of scenes from various dents may roll their eyes at the competing schools, including popular saying, resigned to live footage of Tufts’ very own spending the next few years in West and Eaton Halls. the obscurity of , Boston University’s cheer- but for one Tufts senior, fame is leaders egged on the audience just a spin of a wheel away. and helped announce co-hosts Senior Peter O’Regan unknow- Pat Sajak and Vanna White, ingly signed up for his time in the and Boston foodie group The limelight while playing a game Phantom Gourmet helped Charlie of online “Wheel of Fortune” O’Donnell entertain the audience one evening last winter. A link during the show’s opening. by the computer screen’s edge Over the nearly three decades caught his eye, and, without any of its existence, Wheel of real hope of success, O’Regan Fortune has integrated several signed up to be thrown in with similarly planned themes to thousands of prospective con- honor specific events and boost testants, all eager to win a spot viewership. One of its most suc- on the show. cessful themes in recent years “I had actually forgotten about has been the NFL Players Week, it until I got the e-mail for the in which the game show com- WHEEL OF FORTUNE group audition,” O’Regan said. petitors are exclusively NFL Co-host Pat Sajak and competitors look on as O’Regan spins the wheel of fortune. Five months after signing up, athletes, according to Sajak in O’Regan was called to audition a behind-the-scenes interview you can have three big winners competitors from Georgetown “People like the game no with a relatively small pool of with the Daily. every show. I’ve seen people University or the University of matter how much money we’re entrants. He was then chosen to In addition to attracting spec- come away in third place with Maryland spun the wheel, by giving away,” Sajak added. “The represent Tufts University in the tators, themed weeks create a $25,000, so there’s no need to the end of the day, contestants idea is not necessarily to solve second round of the “Wheel of unique atmosphere behind have that competition. You can had already planned to make the puzzle quickest. It’s to solve Fortune” College Week special, the wheel and in the audience. all come away with so much.” a Facebook group and keep in the puzzle and amass money, taped in the Boston Convention College Week in particular stands The contestants’ politeness touch, O’Regan said. and the puzzle is up there a Center and set to air on Nov. 10. out because of the sense of part- seems antithetical to the theme It is obvious to viewers that long time. The way it’s designed, The format of the College nership it consistently builds and its accompanying setting: Wheel of Fortune is not simply more often than not, you have it Week edition is largely indis- between competing players. university students, often rep- about the money, but also about at home before anyone solves tinguishable from the show’s “There’s a level of camarade- resenting rival colleges, com- puzzles, ambiance and humor. it in the studio, so you also feel standard daily episodes, but rie any time, but it’s always inter- peting with one another to win According to co-host White, this pretty superior to those people. several key alterations were esting with the college students; the largest sum of money. But has allowed it to outlast many That’s probably part of it.” made to accommodate the there’s such a camaraderie since when plucked out of their cut- other game shows with easier There is also the comfort week’s theme. The taping loca- they’re all in the same point throat classrooms, the students puzzles and larger cash prizes. of Sajak and White, who have tion was moved from the show’s in life,” Cassandra Thompson, seem to bond over their shared “It goes back to that old game co-hosted the show since its usual home — Los Angeles — the Wheel of Fortune contestant nervousness and pride. of solving the puzzle. You walk syndication on primetime to Boston, arguably America’s coordinator, said. “Everyone Despite the obvious sweat- by the TV, and if there’s a half television in 1983 and who greatest college town. With roots for everybody, and they’re ing and breath-holding every puzzle showing, you want to it came a full-sized traveling excited for each other because time O’Regan or one of his solve it,” White said. see WHEEL OF FORTUNE, page 4 Nutrition, academic performance linked to healthy morning meal Experts say breakfast improves concentration and can keep off weight gain in college

BY CARTER ROGERS gry when I wake up,” she said in an Daily Editorial Board e-mail. “You’re going to start thinking about food, and your mission, biologi- For many students, the routine is not cally, is going to be to get food, so it’s a uncommon: roll ot of bed, rush to class, real distraction.” and skip breakfast entirely — save for Other students, like sophomore little more than a cup of coffee. But Austin Glassner, don’t prioritize their this daily ritual (or, rather, lack thereof) morning meal. “I skip breakfast all the may contribute to more than just a hec- time,” Glassner said. “I always eat late tic morning. at night, so I’m never really hungry Nutrition experts such as Dr. when I wake up, and it holds me over Christina Economos, associate profes- until lunchtime.” sor at the Friedman School of Nutrition For students like sophomore Katrina Science and Policy, warn that skip- Knisely, breakfast is practically sacred. ping breakfast can have negative con- One semester, Knisely made it to Dewick sequences on weight and academic every morning by eight so that she had performance. It is part of the larger time for a “relaxing” meal before her problem of college students’ question- 8:30 calculus class. But for those who able nutritional habits. can’t stop hitting the snooze button, It is no secret that college students there are more portable solutions. are frequently sleep deprived, so when “During the school year I try to make one has to choose between breakfast sure I eat a full breakfast,” sophomore and sleep, breakfast often gets pushed Aaron Bartel said in an e-mail. “I would to the wayside. JAMES CHOCA/TUFTS DAILY rather be a little sleepier and avoid Sophomore Sam Sazer said he usu- Experts say breakfast is crucial to college students, even though most rely on last night’s pizza hunger. If I don’t have enough time to ally skips breakfast because his first to get through the day. sit down, I will just drop by a dining class is at noon this semester. “Between hall and leave with a mug of coffee and sleep and breakfast, sleep wins out,” els fall overnight and they wake up of circulating blood glucose or blood bagel to eat on the way to class.” Sazer said. and try to perform on low blood glu- sugar, and when that starts to dip, you Economos stressed that students According to a recent article in the cose, they tend to get really irritable, can’t focus [or] maintain that focus for should avoid falling into a pattern of Los Angeles Times, less than 30 percent and they’re so hungry that the next long periods of time,” Economos said. skipping breakfast and at the very least of college students get the recommend- time they do eat, they might overeat,” Sophomore Robyn Jong said that should follow Bartel’s strategy and have ed eight or more hours of sleep a night. Economos said. breakfast usually helps her feel ener- something small to eat in the morning, Experts like Economos, however, warn Forgoing bowls of cereal or scram- gized in the morning, even if it comes even if they are in a rush. Otherwise, that skipping breakfast for an extra 15 bled eggs can also adversely affect aca- at the cost of a few minutes of sleep. “If they run the risk of frequently overeat- minutes of shuteye is no way to get demic performance. “It depends on I don’t eat breakfast, then I tend to fall ing at lunch or dinner. “Small, frequent more energy for the day ahead. how long you’re going to try to perform asleep in class,” she said. eating is actually better,” she said. “When people [skip breakfast] and with low blood glucose levels, but your Senior Claire Stevenson says she also their blood sugar or blood glucose lev- brain certainly relies on a certain level never skips breakfast. “I’m always hun- see BREAKFAST, page 4 4 THE TUFTS DAILY FEATURES Thursday, September 10, 2009 O’Regan competes in College Week

WHEEL OF FORTUNE ing to O’Regan, who was still blushing continued from page 3 with excitement as he walked through now have their schtick down to a T. the curtains separating the glitzy stage White has never repeated gowns (and set from the vastness of the convention has even changed between half-hour center’s open space. But while fifteen episodes taped on the same day), her minutes of fame is not much time in the record for claps averages 720 per epi- limelight, sometimes one can take some- sode, and Sajak’s interactions with the thing from the time into the future. contestants have become familiar to The cash prize O’Regan proudly took three generations of American televi- home to Tufts was one such souvenir. sion viewers. The show’s light humor The amount will be revealed on Nov. also keeps audiences coming back for 10 at 7 p.m., when he is allowed to dis- more; it is cheerful, homey and some- cuss the puzzles and prizes with others. times even scandalous. More significant, though, is the fleeting “Do you want to speak into my chest?” experience of stepping out of normal Sajak offered to White after her micro- life — in O’Regan’s case, one of chemi- phone malfunctioned several times. cal engineering, being a Wren Ram and “Do you want to speak into mine?” heading up the Tufts Energy Forum — White replied. and stealing a moment in the spotlight. “I can just imagine the echo,” Sajak The beauty tips from the show’s makeup hit back, resulting in gasps and laughter crew weren’t bad, either. from the audience. “I look good,” O’Regan said, smooth- From a participant’s perspective, ing a hand over his recently airbrushed Monday, September 14th Wheel of Fortune rolls by quickly. “It cheek. “I like this. You girls have the was exciting. It was just fast,” accord- right idea.” 5-7 pm Many students choose sleep over food Residential Quad BREAKFAST “And the weight often remains with continued from page 3 students through the rest of their col- Economos added that breakfast lege years.” is only part of the problem when it “It’s something to be really aware of Come check out the 160+ clubs and comes to college students’ nutrition when you arrive at school and try to organizations at Tufts! and health habits. remain in energy balance by consuming “A lot of times, students sacrifice their the same [number] of calories that you nutrition for other things that feel more expend,” Economos said. College stu- pressing at the time, like studying or dents are often less active than they were socializing, or doing laundry or some- in high school, particularly if they no thing they might not have been respon- longer participate in organized sports. sible for earlier,” Economos said. Students do play a role in shaping the Students often replace the calories university’s food options, according to they would get from healthful foods Economos, who encouraged students Student organization leaders: register your club eaten at home, like fruits, vegetables to be aware of this. “The more students and low-fat dairy, with calories obtained request certain foods, the more [likely] for the fair at ocl.tufts.edu from late-night snacks, salty or fatty those demands will be met, so students foods and alcohol. really need to speak up,” she said. Economos said that the so-called Luckily for junior Yein Kim, the din- “freshman 15” is actually usually closer ing halls are doing fine with her most to a five-pound weight gain over the important meal of the day. course of freshman year. “It’s still sig- “Breakfast is the only meal I actually nificant for a lot of students,” she said. like here,” she said. AArtsrts & LLivingiving 5 tuftsdaily.com

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After almost three years out of the WWW.ZZTOP.COM public eye, Jet is back with a statement: The beard goes on: ZZ Top plays the Somerville theater on Tuesday. Our domination of the blazing neo-clas- sic rock scene is far from over. BY RYAN ZUCKMAN foot in the blues, playing good, old- Billy Gibbons: We loved it while it Contributing Writer fashioned rock ’n roll no matter what lasted. Great guys who we’ve know for Shaka Rock the decade. The characteristically a long while. We’d always wanted to Jet The fuzzy spinning guitars, the cool Mr. Gibbons, guitarist and singer tour with them anticipating how the hot rods and the epic beards — the of ZZ Top, exchanged a few words via bill would look. You know? “The A to iconography of band ZZ email with the Tufts Daily amidst a ZZ Tour.” EMI Top is practically more famous than busy tour schedule: the songs themselves, which comes RZ: Why play to much smaller audiences as no surprise considering their ’80s Ryan Zuckman: Cancelled shows on this current tour, as opposed to the With their new album, “Shaka Rock,” MTV explosion. But don’t call it sell- aside, how was the recent tour with usual amphitheater or stadium shows? out last month, the boys from Melbourne, ing out. Billy Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Aerosmith? Australia, have their work cut out for have always kept one see ZZ TOP, page 6 them as they look to follow their hugely popular debut, “” (2003), and the platinum “Shine On” (2006). THEATRE REVIEW The first two albums were interna- tionally well-received and helped the band fashion a niche among classic rock ‘Kiss Me, Kate’ keeps audience laughing lovers jonesing for a throwback. “Shaka Rock” is sure to satisfy the fan base, and BY EMMA BUSHNELL it’s probably the Jet LP most reminiscent Daily Editorial Board of the Rolling Stones. The third album has a softer edge Western society’s attitude toward women than “Shine On” and “Get Born,” but it’s changed significantly between the debut of still a solid effort that shows a subtle Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew” evolution. Album opener “K.I.A.” starts things on the right foot, reaffirming the Kiss Me, Kate band’s commitment to a crunchy guitar sound and snarling vocals. The song that and the end of the second World War. follows, “Beat on Repeat,” is a catchy song that’s a bit more toned down than Music & Lyrics by Cole Porter “K.I.A.” but doesn’t lose any of the lat- Directed by Spiro Veloudos ter’s energy. The first two songs on the At the Lyric Stage Company of album are among the strongest. They Boston Theatre through Oct. 10 show off the band’s versatility and incor- porate the aspects that make Jet unique. Tickets $25 to $54

Though no one has been able to definitively “‘Shaka Rock’ does not repre- interpret the real message in the Bard’s out- sent a change from the classic wardly misogynistic comedy — one that George Bernard Shaw once berated as “one roots of the band and, in fact, vile insult to womanhood and manhood this album is perhaps their from the first word to the last” — it is clear MARK S. HOWARD that Cole Porter’s modern version, “Kiss A play within a play, “Kiss Me, Kate” takes on love and relationships through witty dia- most reminiscent of the style Me Kate,” which uses an American actor/ logue and interesting choreography. actress couple from the 1940’s, took a much commonly associated with more nuanced view of romantic couples. blonde bombshell who makes it no secret “The Taming of the Shrew.” The set for these The Rolling Stones.” “Kiss Me, Kate,” playing through Oct. that she can sleep her way to the top. scenes is brightly-colored and cartoonish, 10 at the Lyric Stage Company of Boston, Despite a few love stories that are fol- emphasizing that only in a world where focuses on a divorced couple who have lowed from curtain to curtain, no one there are wooden fountains in the town Other highlights include “La Di Da,” been a separated for a year. Actors Lilli couple is ever depicted as conventionally square do men travel to Padua and convince “Seventeen” and “Goodbye Hollywood.” Vanessi (Amelia Broome) and Fred Graham happy. The opportunistic and sexy Lois Lane a woman who hates men to be a timid wife The first is a prime example of the influ- (Peter Davenport) find themselves in the (Michele DeLuca) can’t seem to make her in an impressively short amount of time. ence that the Stones have had on Jet: Its peculiar position of playing a couple that lover behave or get him to quit gambling. The play’s ensemble is small and delight- intro and verses sound like an update to fights bitterly on stage in a production of Meanwhile, he can’t keep her from running ful, but it is the individual performances the Stones’ hit “Paint it Black.” “The Taming of the Shrew” and quarrels just off with her sugar daddy of the hour. that really stand out. Peter Davenport Just because the song is influenced as passionately behind the scenes. Lyric’s production does a wonderful job delivers an energetic and nuanced Fred heavily by the British classic rock band Woven throughout the play are all the of highlighting the differences between Graham, and Michele DeLuca as Lois Lane does not mean it lacks original compo- usual suspects of a musical from the 1940’s, the love stories the acted on stage and the achieves the double victory of playing the sitional elements. “La Di Da” emerges including two gangsters with a flair for the ones they live out in their real lives. Part woman every woman hates and remain- from darkness into lighter, upbeat cho- dramatic, an angel-faced gambler, danc- of the show is a play within a play: Fred er and heartbreaker extraordinaire and a Graham and Lilli Vanessi’s production of see KISS ME, page 8 see JET, page 8 6 THE TUFTS DAILY ARTS & LIVING Thursday, September 10, 2009 Billy Gibbons collaborates with Mastodon, Black Keys, Queens of the Stone Age ZZ TOP continued from page 5 BG: We ran with an experimental tour last season called the “” playin’ the smallest of the- aters, minus giant stage production, by design. Much like our early days, which made for a fine, up-close and personal night out ... Truth be told, most of ‘em were wearing shades ... a very dark and mysterious evening’s experience!

RZ: ZZ Top has been together for 40 years now. What’s the secret to main- taining a successful band relationship?

BG: We’re kind of a work in progress, so feel free to ask in another 40. Hey, it’s still ... “same three guys, same three chords.”

RZ: I understand that you attended a Black Keys show, which resulted in some studio collaboration. How did you enjoy working with them and will any of this appear on the forthcoming record?

BG: We think the world of them and admire how they’ve stripped it down, maybe even more than us. There’s just two of ‘em out there, and it’s a blaze!

RZ: Do you have a process for writing and recording? Does ZZ Top have a spe- cific goal for the new record?

BG: Sometimes it’s just a riff, and we build on that; other times it’s a phrase that opens the door to the lyrics. WWW.ZZTOP.COM That and divine intervention, of course. Most 60-year-old men only get to see this many flashing lights at the hospital. The goal for the new record is to get it as down and dirty as we wanna be. Grande Mud” (1972) album. It was years? Why pick up the axe every day? Some bands have something to say, recorded in celebration of the 50th others have something to prove, and RZ: Are your collaborations with Queens anniversary of Warner Bros. Records, so BG: B.B. King celebrates his 84th birth- still others are looking to change the of the Stone Age and Mastodon indica- it reflected a whole lot of threads con- day just about exactly when we come face of popular music. ZZ Top, born tive of a taste for modern rock, and if not, necting. Listening to lots of great music, off the stage the night of our Boston of a reverence for the visionaries of what are you listening to these days? old and new. Country, rock, soul, but show. We play the Orpheum on the 15th rock and roll and a passion for playing mostly the blues. Gotta have ’em. and Mr. King was born on the 16th … music, are refreshingly content with BG: Of course we were delighted to in 1925. That’s pretty inspirational right simply doing what they love and enjoy- spend time with the Queens and to RZ: You’ve often expressed your pas- there. We like to throw down as often as ing the ride. They perform at 7:30 p.m. work with Mastodon on their new ver- sion for the blues. What continues to possible to keep things rollin’. Talkin’ on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at the Orpheum sion of “Just Got Paid” from our “Rio inspire you as a guitarist after all these ’bout the blues, you know? Theater in Boston. Study Abroad APPLICATION Fair DEADLINE: Mark your calendars now! Friday, Wednesday, September 16th September 18 12:00-3:00 pm

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FAIREY to paint the cannon. conversations,” reflected senior continued from page 1 “[Fairey] wants to wake peo- Chloe Zimmerman, a member of the closing of his smash-hit ple up about their environment the class. career retrospective at the and use of public space, and at One student in the class felt Institute for Contemporary Art the same time he wants to ques- the conversation had not gone (ICA) in Boston. Along with tion the use of public space,” far enough. “It is very plain members of his Obey Giant explained Alonzo. to see that after Fairey’s ini- team, he returned to the wall Daniel Abramson, Associate tial so-called ‘guerilla’ poster- — then bare after a semester of Professor and Chair of Art ing, the buzz around campus cold weather and controversy — History, who focuses on archi- was distinctly lacking, and the to restore the work. tecture and urbanism, said that issues Fairey claimed to rep- The new mural is the result of Fairey’s work left a different mark resent were simply not being a strange story that has evolved on campus than would work of a discussed, such as the Iraq War over the past six months and more canonized genre. “Most art- and women’s rights,” said a draws attention to the role of ists communicate best with each member of the class who asked public space and self-expression other and most of us don’t have to remain anonymous because at this university. The original access to that,” said Abramson, of his participation in posting mural sparked a discussion “but Shepard Fairey reaches out on the mural. about the difference between to people more.” About a month after Fairey’s public art and graffiti, and Unfortunately, the mural mural first went up, Kohout’s opened the wall to unexpected began to come down almost as students pasted their own post- and unapproved actions . quickly as it had gone up. Alonzo ers over the then-deteriorating Pedro Alonzo, the curator of blamed the weather. “When mural, intending to stage a per- Fairey’s ICA show, explained that you do a mural with the paste formance to fuel discussion. The the original campus center mural that Shepard uses and it’s too posters depicted political subject was part of an attempt to bring cold, nothing will stick proper- matters from abortion rights to the exhibition to the streets of the ly,” he explained. “A bed of snow gay rights. city. He was on a search for walls on top of the wall melted, and Zimmerman explained that when Teichman called, hoping that helped peel the paper so it the class was trying to challenge he would speak on a panel at couldn’t stick.” and build upon the potential the 2009 EPIIC Symposium on Pieces of the work started dis- they saw in Fairey’s work to spark Global Cities. Alonzo was unable appearing, as the murals edges public discourse. to do so, but he asked Teichman frayed and full panels were “It was not so much about an if Tufts had any nice, open walls. ripped from the wall. intention to ‘claim’ a space, but “We were unanimously interest- “The mural was in bad shape,” more about trying to confront ed,” said Amy Schlegel, Director remembered Alonzo, “so it kind the student body with discus- of Galleries and Collections for of invited people to do things to sions that everyone would have the Tufts University Art Gallery. it.” access to, even if not everyone On Jan. 24, Fairey and his team, At the time, Milan Kohout, a would choose to participate,” along with Alonzo, used wheat Czech artist expelled from his Zimmerman said. paste glue to apply Fairey’s paper native country after his work The class’s actions touched panels, which featured imagery incensed secret police, was off a campus-wide controversy of a female soldier, a woman in teaching an Ex-College course over whom the wall belonged JESS BIDGOOD, TUFTS DAILY a headscarf, a palm with peace titled “Guerilla Performance to and whether what was hap- The new mural near the campus center features Fairey’s ‘Obey’ imagery. signs and Fairey’s Andre the Giant Art.” He encouraged his stu- pening was art or something image. dents to reflect on the campus’s else entirely. nas of community murals or through association to other The installation introduced response to the mural in rela- Art History Professor Adriana graffiti. Some artists welcome images in the public space,” street art, and the social dialogue tion to what they felt its intend- Zavala explained that interac- interventions and dialogue of added Zavala, with a stipula- inherent to the medium, to a uni- ed purpose to be. tion between different artists in this sort, others do not.” tion that the nature of dialogue versity where public art is rele- “To put artwork in public spac- the same space is not uncom- “Overall, I would say Fairey the class intended to incite gated mostly to the occasional es at Tufts is to endeavor to start mon. “There is a long history invites this kind of continu- may not have been clear to the inter-club dispute over who gets more accessible and far-reaching of this, particularly in the are- al evolution of his message campus community.

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JETTHEBAND.NING.COM Jet makes a mediocre return with softer rock and smaller boots. Jet emerges after three-year hiatus JET continued from page 5 ruses, and Jet weaves together these disparate parts effortlessly. “Seventeen,” the fifth song on the album, is its best. Instrumentally, “Seventeen” is one of the album’s most interesting mixes, with a driving piano part meshing seamlessly with Jet’s typi- cal overdriven guitar riffs. “Seventeen” also boasts a catchy melody and strong backup vocals, making the song incred- ibly fun to listen to. “Goodbye Hollywood” is about the band leaving southern California to go MARK S. HOWARD back home, a common Jet motif that ties Cole Porter’s music complements lovers’ flirtation and fights in “Kiss Me, Kate.” “Shaka Rock” back to Jet’s other albums. It’s in the consistency category that “Shaka Rock” fails to carry on the tradi- Porter’s play tackles gender relations with satire and song tion of Jet’s first couple LPs. The low- est lows are “Black Hearts,” “Walk” and KISS ME self-indulgence is appreciated by all. Though accompanies a musical that seems more “Times Like This.” continued from page 5 let’s make one thing clear: This score is noth- enlightened than Shakespeare’s “Shrew,” “Shaka Rock” represents a commend- ing someone audiences can sympathize ing that has to merely be sat through. there are still moments that raise a con- able comeback from a three-year hiatus. with. Timothy John Smith as Lilli Vanessi’s “Kiss Me, Kate” may have been Cole temporary eyebrow. It should be noted that It’s not their best work, but the album new beau, General Harrison Howell, deliv- Porter’s great integrated musical (one that women had only been voting in America does merit its spot in Jet’s discography, ers a particularly wonderful comic relief in uses its music to advance plot), but the for less than thirty years when the show was and will no doubt help define the rest of the second act when paired with the gang- inarguable highlight of Lyric’s performance written, and some actions and lines reveal the band’s career. The somewhat softer ster team of J.T. Turner and Neil A. Casey. is the second act opener, “Too Darn Hot.” the prejudices of the time. side of Jet represented by “Shaka Rock” The song “From this Moment On” is also a Even if the song itself has no relevance That said, the Lyric Stage Company is a step back from previous works hilarious highlight. whatsoever to the plot, save to remind the has certainly chosen an energetic and but is by no means a poor move. In What makes “Kiss Me, Kate” more appeal- audience of the show’s Baltimore location, well-cast season opener. With Tufts’ first fact, “Shaka Rock” has the potential to ing to a modern audience than Cole Porter’s Kennedy Pugh’s rich solo vocals and Ilyse week of classes already piling on chapters appeal to a very large audience of both other famous productions is the degree to Robbins’ inspired choreography make the of reading about oppression and war in old fans and people discovering Jet for which his brilliant score advances the plot. number a show stopper. foreign countries, a little comic relief is the first time. At nearly three hours long, minimal musical Though Cole Porter’s beautiful score much appreciated.

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EDITORIAL THE TUFTS DAILY GIOVANNI J.B. RUSSONELLO Teaching our children the Washington way Editor-in-Chief President Obama gave a speech two one believes in — cannot be logically serious, detrimental effects on our EDITORIAL days ago to students around the coun- construed as a push for radical poli- lives as citizens. Politicians have Naomi Bryant Managing Editors try, emphasizing the importance of cymaking. Indeed, Obama’s address chosen to use a speech touting the David Heck working hard and staying in school. turned out to be relatively innocuous, basic value of hard work to frighten And unless you’ve been locked in a promoting education and personal Americans into believing that their Alexandra Bogus Executive News Editor basement somewhere, you’ve prob- responsibility. president is out to maliciously indoc- Nina Ford News Editors ably heard about it. Nonetheless, because of charges trinate and manipulate 10-year-olds. Tessa Gellerson That is in large part because, as like Greer’s, many parents chose to Meanwhile, what issues have they Ben Gittleson Gillian Javetski soon as the White House announced keep their children out of class on been ignoring? Christy McQuaig Obama’s plans for the speech, the right Sept. 8 and a number of schools were The irony in all of this is that stu- Matt Repka wing launched a hailstorm of attacks compelled to provide contingency dents of all backgrounds and family Ellen Kan Assistant News Editors at the president. One of his most plans for students whose parents felt ideologies can learn a lot from Obama. Harrison Jacobs vocal critics was Jim Greer, the Florida uncomfortable about Obama’s tele- Everyone knows the story of the presi- Katherine Sawyer Republican Party chair, who said that cast. A school district in Arlington, dent’s upbringing: His father aban- Saumya Vaishampayan Obama was abusing his power in order Texas decided it would be inappro- doned him when he was two years Robin Carol Executive Features Editor to inculcate young students with his priate to show its students Obama’s old, leaving his poor, single mother own “socialist ideology.” In another speech. Yet the same Arlington com- to raise him alone in Hawaii and then Jessica Bidgood Features Editors Alison Lisnow baffling remark, Greer said the speech munity leaders have no problem shut- Indonesia before sending him to live Emily Maretsky was intended to “justify [Obama’s] tling off students later this month to with his grandparents. Kerianne Okie plans for government-run health care, hear an address from former President Obama rose from these modest Romy Oltuski Christina Pappas banks, and automobile companies, George W. Bush at Cowboys Stadium. beginnings to graduate magna cum Charlotte Steinway increasing taxes on those who create Clearly, it is not the speech itself that laude from Harvard Law School and Julia Zinberg jobs, and racking up more debt than is drawing the objections. eventually become president of the Sarah Korones Assistant Features Editors any other President.” The controversy generated by United States. Carter Rogers A speech on what can only be con- Obama’s straightforward, pro-edu- Scare +tactics and propaganda are sidered a universally appreciated cation speech highlights the oppor- nothing new in politics. But in the Jessica Bal Executive Arts Editor value — that of keeping one’s nose to tunist partisanship that has defined future, perhaps we can save the bick- Emma Bushnell Arts Editors the grindstone and working as hard the American political scene in ering for the issues that truly merit Matthew DiGirolamo as necessary to accomplish things recent years, a partisanship that has contention. Mitchell Geller Adam Kulewicz Catherine Scott Josh Zeidel ALEX MILLER

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PRODUCTION OFF THE HILL | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Karen Blevins Production Director Steven Smith Executive Layout Editor Elizabeth Bernstein Layout Editors Mexico devastated by historic drought Dana Berube Andrew Petrone Menglu Wang BY ROSALEEN O’SULLIVAN go without the staples of their normal diet. bring in bottles of water for residents, some Adam Gardner Assistant Layout Editors Daily Trojan Fields of corn, beans, barley and sorghum of whom have attempted to commandeer Brian Lim have been hit particularly hard, causing loss- the vehicles and ensure that their families Grace Lamb-Atkinson Executive Copy Editor For Californians, drought is a common es of approximately 1 billion pesos for local have access to the precious resource. nuisance. Expensive cars are washed with less farmers. The effects could be felt well into An interesting part of Mexico City’s crisis Rachel Oldfield Copy Editors Ben Smith frequency, imported plants are left to the ele- next year. is that the problem is not El Niño-induced Elisha Sum ments in would-be pristine yards and water There is also the unspoken question of water scarcity, as in other areas. Rather, it is Ricky Zimmerman bills are regarded with a wince. Nevertheless, how the drought will affect Mexico’s massive a question of managing abundance. Instead Sara Eisemann Assistant Copy Editors Katherine Evering-Rowe people are never forced to forgo showering illegal drug market. The Mexican drug war of flowing into the city’s underground aqui- Nicki Fleischner for a few days or wash dishes by hand rather has been increasingly dangerous in recent fers, rainwater is channeled into sewers. So Ammar Khaku than in the dishwasher. This is California, years, but, with the drought, many crops instead of relying on hurricanes and natural Niki Krieg Luke Morris after all. may well dry up and die. Local purchases water flows into the area, the city has spent Lucy Nunn Not so for Mexicans currently experienc- could decrease significantly as people with- the last decade over-pumping water, empty- Natalie Selzer ing the most severe drought their country out employment spend their money on food ing deposits and causing the city to sink, in Regina Smedinghoff has felt in 70 years. In Mexico City, hosing rather than overpriced drugs. some areas, by more than a foot a year. Ben Schwalb Executive Online Editor down a car or watering the lawn during Raised prices and lowered access to mari- American scientists are constantly inno- peak daytime hours is a fine of anywhere juana, cocaine and opiates could increase the vating and finding new ways to protect natu- Christine Jang Online Editor between 1,500 and 15,000 pesos. Crops are in-fighting between competitive sellers, but ral resources, with water being a key issue in Michael Vastola Executive Technical Manager wilting in the heat, and increasingly severe other sources of employment would soon the current environmental discourse. Yet for Muhammad Qadri Technical Manager water rationing policies are forcing even the seem more appealing to smaller businesses. those nations still battling to simply provide wealthy to cut back on their usage. Reservoir With fewer sellers on the streets, authorities citizens with adequate access to resources, BUSINESS levels are dropping at an alarming rate, and, may be better able to crack down on those finding a place in the budget for research as crops across the country die in the heat, a who continue to make a business of the ille- and restructuring of major systems is nearly Kahran Singh Executive Business Director serious food crisis looms on the horizon. gal drug market. impossible. Benjamin Hubbell-Engler Advertising Director Importing food is a constant reality within But for those whose everyday lives are Although Mexico is feeling the heat today, Dwijo Goswami Billing Manager the American economy, where most families interrupted by the terrible heat, economics environmentalists warn that even the United Ally Gimbel Outreach Director never know exactly where their food comes is of secondary concern to the simple real- States could face serious consequences soon- The Tufts Daily is a nonprofit, independent newspaper, pub- from (or how ethically it was produced). For ity of finding water. In Mexico City, which er than anyone might think. As global warm- lished Monday through Friday during the academic year, and distributed free to the Tufts community. Mexico, which is already battling a severe has a population of 20 million people, some ing continues to heat up Earth, every indi- P.O. Box 53018, Medford, MA 02155 recession, the increased costs of imported homes have their water cut off for up to six vidual, even those who can afford it, should 617 627 3090 FAX 617 627 3910 food could force many Mexican families to weeks without warning. Government trucks make responsible consumption a priority. [email protected]

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BY MICHAEL BENDETSON al in President Obama’s selection of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court. What are This is the second in a two-part series of the reasons behind your strong objections Michael Bendetson’s interview with Newt to a Sotomayor judgeship? Gingrich. The first installment, which ran in Tuesday’s paper, focused on the effectiveness NG: I would probably have voted no if I of the Republican Party’s 1994 Contract with were in the Senate. I want a more conser- America and on Gingrich’s views on ending vative justice closer to the Roberts-Scalia the recession and reforming health care. model. I found it very interesting that she Today’s installation will focus on Gingrich’s testified in a way that distanced her from views on climate change, President Barack her own words. Since [Former Supreme Obama’s appointment of Sonia Sotomayor Court Associate Justice David] Souter to the Supreme Court and the future of the turned out to be so totally unknowable, it Republican Party. is going to be very interesting to see whom Sotomayor turns out to be. Her testimony Michael Bendetson: Mr. Speaker, you have was much more centrist than her speeches been a maverick within your own party have been. If as a Supreme Court justice when it comes to the issues of climate she is as moderate as her testimony, we change. You acknowledge that climate [conservatives] will be surprised and so will change has the potential to be a major her liberal supporters. threat, but you remain skeptical of govern- ment creating too much regulation and MB : There are estimated to be over 12 litigation. Instead, Mr. Gingrich, you have million illegal immigrants residing in the introduced the concept of green conserva- United States. The question as to how tism. How would you define this term, and to both address those here illegally and why do you feel it is the best method to deal reform border security has resulted in with climate change? much debate. You voiced strong opposi- tion to McCain-Kennedy in 2007 for fear Newt Gingrich : Growing up and through- over amnesty. What types of reforms do you out my professional careers, I have always feel can be made that both enforce our laws believed that we need to have a sound con- and show our humanity? servation program for our environment. However, I am very saddened at what hap- NG : I think we have three primary values pened to the environmental movement that really matter to us. The first is security. over the past three decades. [The move- The second is legality. The third is becom- ment] became in many ways intellectually ing an American. For the first one, you dishonest, politicized and an instrument have to get control of the border. You need of the left to get bigger and bigger govern- to know who comes in the United States. ment. I think you need to have honesty and Every sovereign nation has the right to be clear about the science behind what know who crosses its border. For the sec- you’re doing. Finally, you need to have a ond, I believe people working in the United bias behind innovation and entrepreneur- States should be here legally. I do not think ship for better results. The current envi- we should have an underground economy. ronmental models tend to be bureaucratic, I do not think we should have people living punitive and litigation-based. This is exact- in the shadows and in fear. I think that is ly wrong. I cannot tell you for sure if we fundamentally wrong. For the third, people have global warming, and I do not believe who do come to the United States, I want anyone knows. We have huge, sweeping them to become American. By American, MCT climate changes in the earth’s history that I mean English should become the official MB : The Republican Party has now expe- has been a real reformer in Minnesota. I are vastly bigger than anything we are cur- language of government. They should also rienced back-to-back resounding defeats think we have a whole new generation rently talking about. learn some American history. in national elections. The Democrats of people coming down the road. We I can concede that there has been an You start the discussion by saying we hold a supermajority in the Senate and a are much stronger than we were after increase in carbon in the past 20 years. As want to assimilate people into being strong majority in the House. Nationally, Watergate; this [situation] is much closer the words conservation and conservative American. We want them to be here legally the Republican Party appears to lack any to 1993. You are talking about a party that are related, I would minimize carbon load- and have control over our border. The sec- true leadership. As one of the major lead- controlled the president for eight years ing of the atmosphere. When I tell you that, ondary question becomes how would you ers of this storied party, what are some of and the House for 12 straight years. I do I do not wish to promptly go out and kill design that? I would have a guest-worker the essential measures the GOP needs to not think [Republicans] have problems; the American economy. This is what the program that was driven by economics. expand their base and return to power? we had a performance failure that led Waxman-Markey bill does. [The bill] will When you have a boom period, you have people to decide that they did not like drive businesses to relocate to China and more people in the guest-worker program. NG : You take a governor like Bobby Jindal, the product. You are now watching the India where they will have more pollution. When you have a recession, you have less who is a first-generation American and a Democrats have an even more discourag- people in the program. However, one thing brilliant policy innovator. You take some- ing performance failure. MB : Throughout your career, Mr. Speaker, I do not want to have is a blanket amnesty. one like Governor Linda Lingle, who has you have always advocated against judi- This will send a signal to the world that it is won twice in one of the most Democratic cial activism in federal courts. In recent okay to break the law, because America will states in the country: Hawaii. You take Michael Bendetson is a sophomore who months, you have voiced major disapprov- have a third amnesty in a decade. someone like Governor Tim Pawlenty, who has not yet declared a major. Time for the Iraqis to step up

BY JESSE WEINBERG strife and which turned previ- country at the expense of the workings of Iraqi society and then the country will benefit in ously hostile Sunni elements majority Shiites and ethnic Kurds. replaced them with pro-American the long term and not be subject In the midst of the summer against Al-Qaeda in Iraq. These In Iraq, during the rule of Saddam administrators, many of whom to fluctuations in oil prices. Like of our discontent over President gains have been substantial. Hussein, the trend continued were returning exiles. The main everything else in Iraq, the long- Obama’s proposed healthcare With the training of Iraqi secu- with the minority Baath party rul- American-backed replacements term growth of the Iraqi economy reforms, there has been an explo- rity forces, they should be able ing over the country’s three main were predominantly Shiite ele- depends on the active sharing sion of violence in Iraq. With the to handle a greater share of the ethnic groups: Sunni Arab, Shia ments who had great contempt in economic development of all continued re-deployment of U.S. burden. For all the successes in and Kurds, along with countless for the former Sunni rulers and parties involved, which still has forces from Iraqi cities to fire bases counterinsurgency, Iraq still has other minorities. Hussein held were allied with Iranian interests. not happened. in the countryside and the gradu- not developed the civil society, the country together by sheer U.S. authorities were negligent As American security forces al removal of combat brigades to infrastructure and institutions cruelty, quelling rebellions of the in the period following the top- begin to withdraw from Iraq, the Afghanistan, Iraq has witnessed a that would lead to a modern Shiites in the south and the Kurds pling of Hussein, and the devel- task falls to the Iraqis to provide massive spike in bloodshed over country. In comparison to other in the north. When Hussein was opment of the Iraqi economy the security and the development the past few weeks. Bombings American occupations, namely forced from power, the lingering was rife with corruption and mis- needed to govern their coun- in Baghdad and in Kurdish areas the occupations of Germany and hatred between the main ethnic management. But as the violence try. Currently, there are more in northern Iraq have killed over Japan post-World War II, there factions made the rebuilding and has calmed down, the economy questions than answers about 200 people and wounded over a was a greater emphasis on nation the development of civil institu- in Iraq has improved. There have Iraq’s ability to govern itself. Real thousand. U.S. commanders and building. Iraq is a very different tions and the division of oil rev- been steps to open the markets progress in Iraq will happen only politicians are keen to use the case. Both Germany and Japan enues very difficult because each in Iraq, such as the privatiza- when the Iraqi people reconcile phrase, “When the Iraqis step up, have relatively homogeneous of the respective groups has its tion of all state-owned enter- their past differences and build we will step down,” but it remains populations, with very few reli- own ethnic interests at hand and prises. During the fiscal year of a strong economy and an active to be seen if Iraqi forces can act gious or ethnic minorities. not the interests of a federal gov- 2008, the Iraqi economy grew civil society, free of sectarian in a proactive, offensive manner, Iraq was formed in the after- ernment in Baghdad. at 6.6 percent, driven primar- strife. If this happens, it will be putting aside ethnic and religious math of World War I as the British In the days after the fall of ily by oil exports. Iraq does face due to the Iraqi people stepping divides for the good of a unified Mandate of Mesopotamia. The Saddam Hussein, Coalition serious problems, though, the up to the plate and leading the Iraqi government. British ruled Iraq through a pup- Provisional Authority, headed by largest being its extremely high reconciliation among Sunnis, Much has been made in politi- pet, King Faisal, and when the Paul Bremer, disbanded the Iraqi unemployment rate, hovering at Shiites and Kurds. cal circles of the gains made British withdrew, Faisal declared army and fired the Iraqi minis- around 30 percent. If the Iraqi through the Petraeus Plan, the the Kingdom of Iraq. Faisal and trial staff. By doing so, Bremer government can increase job cre- surge which stabilized Iraq after the British began a policy of using essentially took the people who ation and diversify its economy Jesse Weinberg is a freshman who its chaotic period of sectarian the minority Sunnis to rule the had the best grasp of the inner beyond oil-related products, has not yet declared a major.

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Please recycle this Daily Thursday, September 10, 2009 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS 13 BYU will have to contend with tough conference foes INSIDE NCAA continued from page 15 looks as good as it does now by the end of the year. If the Sooners can weather the storm of injuries that has led to the loss of its two top offensive players, Bradford and tight end Jermaine Gresham, they could maintain their status as a top-25 team and consequently boost BYU’s status. Even if Oklahoma falters again and does not give BYU that one defining win, the Cougars have a few more chances to show that they are deserving of a spot among the country’s elite. The Florida State Seminoles will come to Provo, Utah in two weeks, and despite a close loss to Miami last week, they could still be at the top of the Atlantic Coast Conference at the LAURA SCHULTZ/TUFTS DAILY end of the season. In addition, the Mountain Junior defender Amanda Roberts is one of three reigning All-Americans to return to the field hockey team this season. Roberts and senior West Conference also contains two other top- co-captain Margi Scholtes will help anchor a defensive unit that yielded an average of just one goal per game last year. 25 teams in the TCU Horned Frogs and the Utah Utes , both of whom the Cougars will face at home. All-Americans Scholtes, Roberts to anchor seasoned defense The potential for victories over quality teams makes BYU a realistic contender for a ROSTER last year, I was the one explaining to them 12 of the preseason national poll, the trip to one of this year’s marquee postseason continued from page 15 what to do, now they’re explaining to the NESCAC once again appears to be stocked sites. While Boise State is expected to coast defender Amanda Roberts, the Jumbos are other players what they need to do. It’s with talent. With their combination of a through the rest of its schedule and finish returning more All-Americans than any almost better because they’re learning the potent offense, an experienced defense without a loss, the rest of its games do not team in the nation. Last season, Brown positions now like a coach. That’s a differ- and tremendous depth, the Jumbos are feature single noteworthy team. And with paced the best offense in the NESCAC ence; they know what to do now.” perhaps as strong as any of the confer- Oregon’s sloppy play last Thursday, particu- with 28 goals and 61 points, both single- Seven freshmen, many of whom have ence’s elite teams. Still, the team is avoid- larly on the offensive end, there is no telling season school records. She’ll be joined already begun to make their presence ing the temptation to guess what it could how good the Broncos actually are. on what promises to be a dominating felt, will strengthen the team this sea- potentially accomplish this season. Even if the Cougars slip up and drop a forward line by senior co-captain Amanda son. During scrimmages against NESCAC “We’re just focusing on one game at a game to one of the better teams on their Russo and senior Michelle Kelly, both of rivals Trinity, Wesleyan and Conn. College time,” Scholtes said. “Our record right now schedule, they could still have a more com- whom were among the top 10 scorers in in Hartford, Conn. last weekend, the first- is 0-0, and we’re not focusing that much on plete resume than the Broncos. Regardless, the conference last year. years accounted for much of the offense winning NESCACs or winning the nation- an undefeated BYU team should be playing Scholtes and Roberts, meanwhile, will and made solid contributions to all- al championship. We’re just worried about in January, even if that means Boise State is help anchor a defense that yielded a total around play. the next game, so the game that we’re all on the outside looking in. of just 21 goals in 21 games in 2008. In “They were just taught the new system focusing on right now is Middlebury.” It is still too early to jump to such conclu- addition to two All-Americans the Jumbos’ on Friday, and they were already playing “Our expectations are high because sions — masked by the magnitude of the defensive unit boasts a wealth of experi- it really well,” Scholtes said. “[Forward] we’re really excited about the prospects Cougars’ win was a multitude of mistakes, ence, with lineup mainstays Jess Perkins Kayla Murphy had two or three goals, of how well we can do,” McDavitt added, including four turnovers and 10 penalties. But and Taylor Dyer back in the mix and soph- [midfielder] Lia Sagerman had a cou- “But I think we’re being really smart if coach Bronco Mendenhall can help remedy omore Marianna Zak entering her second ple goals, and a couple of the defenders about realizing that the season hasn’t the errors, the Cougars could follow in the full season as the starting goalkeeper. made some really good tackles. They’re started yet and that we need to earn footsteps of fellow Mountain West member “I’ve already seen [the defensive return- already stepping up and playing Tufts everything we get. We’ve talked about Utah and break through the major-conference ees] helping to coach the younger play- field hockey.” that and just making sure that we take it barrier generally associated with the BCS. ers,” coach Tina McDavitt said. “Where With four schools ranked in the top game by game.”

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While Tufts will rely heavily on the “We’re loving it,” Thompson said. “We newcomers, the team does have a pleth- feel lucky to have a brand new floor ora of returning talent from last season. and so much more space. The lighting In addition to the captains Feiger and is better, the sound system is way better. Helgeson, Thompson will count on five We’re fortunate to have such a supportive juniors to make an impact. administration … I’m excited to play in “Co-captains Brogie [Helgeson] and it, but won’t get to see what it looks like, Dena [Feiger] came back in phenomenal until the 18th.” shape,” she said. “Both worked very, very The Jumbos get their first taste of hard this summer. And we have a big junior the action this weekend at the Brandeis class. Every one of them busted their butts Invitational. Thompson said that she this summer and made great strides.” hopes to see the team execute what Thompson also made a point to men- they’ve been working on in practice, tion sophomore libero Audrey Kuan, who mainly aggressive serving and sound will need to fill the shoes of graduate serve-receiving. Natalie Goldstein. Goldstein was a four- “I want to see aggressive and smart year starter who perennially ranked as one serving, and I want to see some great serve of the NESCAC’s top defensive players. receive and great defense,” Thompson “I would say that Audrey Kuan is going said. “I think that we’ve always been a to play a bigger role this year,” Thompson very athletic team, and strategically we said. “Last year she was a defensive player can always be better, focus on blocking who subbed in here and there. Now that technique and what we’ve been doing in she’s a sophomore, I’m excited to see her practice transfer to games.” step in and be our primary passer. She’s Last year, the Jumbos started the sea- absolutely capable.” son 15-0 on their way to the top ranking Thompson recruited five freshmen to in New England but lost three of their replace the departed seniors, and though final eight matches in disappointing five- she indicated that the lineup would be set fashion. mostly comprised of returning players, “I think if you look at the last five she said that she would not be afraid to or six years of our volleyball program, “mix it up.” there have been records broken, we’ve “We needed an outside hitter, a mid- had great wins, we’ve been able to host dle hitter, a defensive player, a libero tournaments and be the Region’s top — Kuan is going to be sliding into libero seed,” Thompson said. “But once again, — but from our freshmen we’ve got we don’t go into it trying to compare our- one of every position.” Thompson said. selves to the previous year.” “And the exciting thing is that they’re “Each year, you go through the pro- versatile. They can do a lot of different cess of trying to figure out what your things, and I’m confident in their abili- strengths and weaknesses are and how to ties to step in.” use those to your advantage,” she contin- On the offensive side of the ball, ued. “While the game plan and process the Jumbos will rely on a couple of might change and we might have a much LAURA SCHULTZ/TUFTS DAILY juniors for their hitting ability: Dawson different look, we still have that goal that Co-captain Dena Feiger is just one of two seniors left on the volleyball squad, but she will Joyce-Mendive and Caitlin Updike, who we want to win NESCACs and be in the look to continue the Jumbos’ recent success with a youthful roster. returns from a shortened season last NCAAs again.” Renovations achieve modernization without sacrificing Cousens’ unique character COUSENS old-school charm that has dis- like it that I’m aware of, certainly Tournament games for the first is huge,” women’s basketball continued from page 16 tinguished Cousens from other in our conference. We didn’t want time in school history. Though tri-captain senior Katie Wholey complete. Chief amongst these collegiate sporting venues. As to lose the specialness of the Tufts’ basketball programs have said. “It’s really exciting for us are new speakers located above a result, three rows of original facility, but at the same time we qualified for March Madness five because it’s always great to have the scoreboard, part of an over- wooden seating were preserved wanted to bring it up to modern times since 1995, they have never home-court advantage and have haul of the facility’s unintelli- on either side of the court and standards. And I feel like we’ve had the benefit of home-court your fans there. It puts a lit- gible sound system, and an the stairs leading to some of accomplished that. You still feel advantage because the Cousens tle pressure on us to make the upgrade to the lighting that will the locker rooms and the arch- like you’re in a unique old gym, floor, built to high school stan- NCAAs again.” save energy through different es above the court were also but it’s really modernized in just dards in the 1930s, was not regu- “I think that this will be emissions settings for practices left intact. about every way.” lation sized. viewed as a top facility for host- and games. “Our goal was to preserve the After the volleyball team’s sea- “The past couple years, since ing games now,” Gehling added. While modernizing the uniqueness of the facility because son ends later this fall, the men’s our program’s been doing well, “Our location is great, the facility 77-year-old gym was a primary Cousens is truly distinctive and and women’s basketball squads the Athletics Department has is distinctive. I fully expect that goal of the renovations, anoth- historic,” Athletic Director Bill hope to christen their refur- done a couple things to show we’ll be hosting NCAA games — er concern was maintaining the Gehling said. “There’s no place bished home by hosting NCAA their support — this obviously hopefully this year.”

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INSIDE NCAA FOOTBALL Cougars could crash the BCS party after weekend upset BY ETHAN LANDY Daily Editorial Board

Last Friday, the talk of college football was the 12th-ranked Boise State Broncos and how their easy dispatching of the Oregon Ducks could lead to an undefeated season and a potential Bowl Championship Series berth. By the end of the weekend, though, the Broncos were an afterthought due to the BYU Cougars , a small-conference compatriot who took down a perennial Big 12 giant. Led by senior quarterback Max Hall, who threw for 329 yards and a pair of touchdowns, the then-20th-ranked Cougars scored the big- gest upset of college football’s first weekend with their 14-13 win over the nation’s No. 3 squad, the Oklahoma Sooners . Though Hall and the BYU offense will gar- ner most of the accolades thanks to their game-winning touchdown drive with three minutes left in the game, the Cougars’ defense was the driving force behind their victory. BYU knocked out the reigning Heisman Trophy winner, quarterback Sam Bradford, with a shoulder sprain and held the vaunted Sooners offense to just 265 total yards on the day. The victory was BYU’s first over a top-10 opponent since 1990, and also their first over any ranked non-conference team since a 26-6 win over Arizona State in 1998. The win moved the Cougars all the way up to ninth in the Associated Press poll this week and could be the highlight win they need to pin their BCS berth hopes on. However, the Cougars’ postseason hopes may hinge on whether or not the victory looks as good as it does now by the end of MCT see INSIDE NCAA, page 13 After senior quarterback Max Hall and the Cougars upset the Oklahoma Sooners 14-13, BYU is dreaming of a trip to a BCS bowl. FIELD HOCKEY Jumbos look to unify returnees and freshmen Loaded roster looks to be national FIELD HOCKEY down against teams like NCAA that we are constantly prepar- continued from page 16 champion Bowdoin. Under the ing for any opponent, and that a big chunk of our team,” senior stress of playing in one of the includes non-conference teams championship contender co-captain Margi Scholtes said. nation’s premier field hockey as well. The only way to do well in BY SAPNA BANSIL went 19-2, recorded an unde- “We also are returning a num- conferences, Tufts is keeping an November is to treat every game Daily Editorial Board feated regular season and fin- ber of starters who have the offensive perspective against all as important as the next.” ished as both the national and knowledge and skill of playing. of its opponents. Rather than reveling in their One year ago, the field hockey conference runner-up. It’s amazing that we have a good “I’m not taking anybody past success, the Jumbos seem to team enjoyed not only the great- “We’re returning a big chunk of core of our returning team, and lightly,” McDavitt said. “All of be on the road to building a dis- est season in program history, but our team, and just having players we also have some really good [the NESCAC] teams have excel- ciplined squad in the calm before arguably one of the best in the who have the experience of going freshmen coming in that will lent coaches, and they have the storm. recent history of Tufts Athletics. to the national championship make our team stronger. returning kids that have been “I think it’s great because So what could the team possibly game is definitely going to be a “The freshmen are definite- successful and who have been we’re returning a lot of starters, do for an encore? If the talent on benefit,” senior co-captain Margi ly going to be getting some there for the ride. All of those so we have a lot of experience,” the squad’s preseason roster is Scholtes said. “The girls that we more playing time,” Scholtes coaches are so strong that I McDavitt explained. “I’ve seen it any indication, the Jumbos have have now know what it takes to added. “It’ll be really interest- don’t think there’s going to be in their play in practice — just the potential to rewrite the history win a national championship or ing to see them develop over a big letdown. I think there’s more composure. There’s a calm- books all over again in 2009. a NESCAC championship. Having the next month as they learn going to be other kids that step ness and kind of a sense that we’ve Nationally ranked No. 2, Tufts that experience already is going to our new system.” right in for them.” been here and we know what will enter its season opener be a plus for us.” While the Tufts squad is “We play non-conference to expect. There’s just an overall against No. 7 Middlebury on With Scholtes, junior for- not the only NESCAC team teams like Babson in a week, and maturity about the team.” Saturday as a legitimate national ward Tamara Brown and junior to undergo significant roster they have always been strong,” title contender. Sixteen players changes this season, the Jumbos Brown said. “Just the fact that Sapna Bansil contributed report- will return from a 2008 team that see ROSTER, page 13 are not letting their guard we are in the NESCAC means ing to this article. Editors' Challenge | Week 1

And so it begins. Another NFL season of torn ACLs, touchdown dances and incor- After a fall semester hopping with kangaroos, perfecting how to say “G’Day” and rect Spanish surnames can only mean one thing: the return of Ed’s Challenge. seething over the sports staff’s bumbling inaccuracy, Ethan “Like a Boss” Landy returns But don’t expect 16-0 weeks just yet. This year’s picks will be done by wannabe to take charge of the sports section and hopefully the standings. writers whose sports IQs rival that of the girl at your fantasy football drafting picking From outside the sports section, veterans Dave “Hollandaise” Heck and Steven “A” players based on cuteness. Blonde jokes aside, eight eyes will be squarely fixed on our Smith lend their expertise, taking time from their busy lives of basking in Yankees glory returning champion, Phil “Grumpy McGrumpy Pants” Dear, in an effort to dethrone to select the Giants on a weekly basis. the Daily’s best (and it just so happens that he’s blonde). Four newbies soon to pop their Challenge cherry should ensure that the veterans With two-headed monster Carly “Rachfand” Dolin’s graduation and subsequent stay out of the cellar: Meet Evan “Livestrong Lance” Cooper, Jeremy “Space Jam” return to the River Styx, in addition to the departure of Thomas “Sorry for Lack of Greenhouse, Alex “Eggy in a Basket” Prewitt and Mike “My Giant” Spera. Partying” Eager, Noah “Hebrew Hammer” Schumer and Scott “Four Five Six” Janes, Providing the inaugural guest picks of the year is ’08 graduate Evans “Daily 4 Life” Dear looks to take on all comers, both new and old. Clinchy, simply because he was around the office so much that we couldn’t say no.

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FIELD HOCKEY VOLLEYBALL Heads are held high for Tufts’ upcoming season Jumbos look to BY MICHAEL SPERA Daily Editorial Board atone for 2008’s The field hockey team has had ample time to learn from the successes and short- falls of its momentous 2008 season. And abrupt ending after a nine-month hiatus from Bello Field the Jumbos are raring to get back on the BY JEREMY GREENHOUSE track that led them so close to national Daily Editorial Board glory last fall. Despite the Jumbos’ devastating double- While success in most walks of life overtime loss in their first NCAA cham- is measured by results, for NESCAC pionship appearance against the defend- Coach of the Year Cora Thompson and ing champion Bowdoin Polar Bears, Tufts her team, it’s all about the process. rewrote the record books last fall. The “We’re coming off of a great season, team’s 19-2 overall record — the most wins but we try not to focus on the results,” ever in a season — and 16 straight wins, the Thompson said. “With this team we longest winning streak in team history, pro- want to take it one point at a time and pelled the program to new heights while focus on the process of what we’re also raising expectations. doing, and that will ultimately decide Ranked at No. 2 in the nation in the what kind of team we are.” Kookaburra/NFHCA preseason poll, the Last year’s Jumbos certainly dem- Jumbos find themselves in a consider- onstrated good progress, rising to the ably different position from last year, top spot in the New England rankings when they were in the shadows of higher- and running the table in conference ranked NESCAC opponents like Bowdoin play. The Jumbos hosted the NESCAC and Middlebury. While this newfound Tournament and NCAA Tournament prestige might indicate a change in atti- Regionals, but they were bounced in tude, the team insists that keeping its the second round from both tour- composure may be more important now JAMES CHOCA/TUFTS DAILY naments in five-set matches against than ever before. Junior forward Tamara Brown and the Tufts field hockey squad enter the season ranked No. teams that they had swept in previous “I definitely think it’s going to force us to 2 in the country and have high hopes to return to the national championship game. matches that season. work harder because now we’re one of the Tufts graduated four seniors last teams to beat instead of a good team that’s ability to go an impressive 9-0 in conference The fact that we had a close game against year, and with just two left — co- going to compete,” coach Tina McDavitt play last season. This year, however, Tufts’ Middlebury last year definitely played a captains Dena Feiger and Brogie said. “A lot of teams are going to be gunning 2009 schedule could be a rude awakening part, but we are keeping the same outlook Helgeson — the team will be more for us and looking to beat us.” for an adjusting team. Of the team’s first that each and every game matters if we are youth-based this go around. The “I think the fact that we have three seven matchups, four are against NESCAC to be successful.” Jumbos began their preseason two other NESCAC teams in the Top 20 poll — opponents — including a season-opening As the team adjusts to a more com- weeks ago with the task of accli- Bowdoin, Middlebury and Trinity — means match against the nationally ranked No. 7 petitive schedule, the Jumbos also face the mating five incoming freshmen to that we can’t take any match lightly,” senior Middlebury Panthers on the road. task of integrating both veteran players and Thompson’s system. Michelle Kelly added. “We are just trying to Last year, Tufts’ 3-2 overtime decision newly minted freshman recruits into the “Obviously our team is younger this not let it get to us by keeping our eye on the over Middlebury was one of the closest of synthesized squad that brought the team year,” Feiger said. “We graduated a big picture and improving our play.” the season. The memory of that game has success in prior seasons. Last year, a mix of bunch of seniors last year, but I still The Jumbos had the luxury of facing off put the Jumbo squad into an intense mode play from upperclassmen and newcomers think that we have the potential to be against the NESCAC’s bottom-feeders in of preparation for what could be one of the like sophomore goalie Marianna Zak, who better than we were last year.” the beginning of the 2008 season, including toughest — and most important — contests posted an impressive 18 wins in her rookie “We didn’t start practicing too long the 6-8 Conn. College Camels and the 3-11 on their schedule. year, worked to the Jumbos’ advantage. This ago, so we’ve just been working on Wesleyan Cardinals. The easy early season “I think Middlebury is one of the tough- year, the Jumbos hope for similar results. getting comfortable, playing with games may have helped the Jumbos prepare est games of the season, and that put us on “I think we’re returning 16 girls, which is each other, and getting the basics for the tougher stretch of games later and alert,” junior Tamara Brown said. “Everyone ultimately may have contributed to their came back in shape and prepared to play. see FIELD HOCKEY, page 15 see VOLLEYBALL, page 14

COUSENS RENOVATIONS Refurbished Cousens will open with volleyball matchup

BY SAPNA BANSIL prints and architectural designs Daily Editorial Board it’s always difficult to translate that into what the finished proj- Though renovations to ect is going to look like, but it has Cousens Gymnasium are still far exceeded my expectations,” ongoing, the facility remains Troville said. on track to host the volleyball The renovations began on team’s home opener against March 23 despite an econom- Wesleyan on Sept. 18, Assistant ic slump that has halted other Athletics Director for Facilities/ phases of the work on Tufts’ Field and Game Management athletics facilities. They were Tim Troville said. scheduled to be completed by a soft Aug. 15 end date, but con- Check out struction persisted into the fall tuftsdaily.com for a semester, thanks in large part to slideshow depict- delays involving the centerpiece ing the Cousens of the project, a 90-degree rota- Gym renovations. tion of the basketball court. In the initial plans, the read- Contractors are putting the justed court combined the origi- finishing touches on the proj- nal floor with the existing boards ect, with collapsible bleacher reoriented so that they ran par- seating expected to be installed allel to College Ave. and newly by tomorrow and new basket- added pieces that would length- ball hoops that will be ready by en the court to an NCAA regu- next week. And while use of the lation size 94 feet. Eventually, new court, which is still in the however, officials in the Athletics process of hardening, has been Department opted to purchase restricted, the volleyball team an entirely brand new floor that has been allowed to practice on then had to be painted and coat- it since Sept. 2. ed, extending the timeline for One week from tomorrow, the renovations into September. ANNIE WERMIEL/TUFTS DAILY coach Cora Thompson’s squad “If we stayed with the old Renovations on Cousens Gym, which began on March 23, are scheduled to be completed in time for the vol- will be the first to showcase the floor, you could be dribbling the leyball team’s home opener on Sept. 18. refurbished facility, which now basketball or playing volleyball has a regulation-sized basket- or any other sport in there, and to happen.” for play and practice,” he con- Other enhancements to the ball court, a new sound system, you’d be able to feel under your “The new floor is one con- tinued. “If we decided not to go Cousens complex, aimed at improved handicap accessibil- feet the transition from the exist- sistent floor, the color is all the with the new floor, we would improving its aesthetic and ity, environmentally-friendly ing floor to the new floor added same, all the paint matches up have been on time, but I think entertainment value, are largely lighting and a restored lobby. in,” Troville said. “That’s some- to our Tufts colors, and, in gen- the Tufts community would have “When you see things on blue- thing that we really did not want eral, it will be more consistent been really disappointed.” see COUSENS, page 14