THETUFTS DAILY. \Where You Read It First Monday, October 4,1999 Volume XXXIX, Number 17 1 Tufts struggles with Rethinking Requirements lull in employment Problem not onlyfor Carmichael

by JORDAN SOLOMON vate, throughout this region and Daily Editorial Board nationally have been having this For most people, America’s problem for several years. We’ve current booming economy can been feeling it in past, but more only be seen as a blessing. A few keenly this year. This department is organizations on the Tufts cam- just kind of sliding back to where pus, however, may beg to differ. others already are, so I think it was Dining Services is taking the reallyjustamatteroftime,”shesaid. brunt of what appears to be a de- A few other departments creased interest in student em- around campus have also reported ployment this year, much of it due similarproblems.Accordingto eco- to an abundance of attractive off- nomics department chair David campus options. The pull of local Garman, his staffhas been unable opportunities is not limited to to find the six to eight students those students who once filled the usually hired in the beginning of positions at dining facilities, how- each academic year. .The effects ever, asan array ofadministrative on the department, he said, have been noticeable. Photo by Kate Coben bodies have likewise found them- Are you bogged down with core requirements? Relief may be on the way for selves understaffed. “The situation puts more stress Despite a sufficient amount of on our staff because jobs that future Jumbos. The Education Planning Committee has tentatively proposed staffing in the eating areas in the people normally are able to del- changes to the graduation requirements, which will be presented to the faculty campus center, Brown and Brew, egate to others they are having to for consideration in November. For specifics of the propsals, student opinoin, and catering services, the number do themselves, so it’s hard for and historical context, turn to pages 2 and 3. of workers in the Carmichael and them to catch up,” he said. DewicWMacPhie dining halls has Garman also noted that the ex- There are great opportunities off- substantially decline from previ- planation might rest in“fewer stu- campus, but that’s no different ous years, according to Director dents needing work-study, with from other years,” she said. lncense causes Zire of Dining and Business Services morecoming from affluent homes.” Ross acknowledged the current Patti Lee. The impact, Lee says, The daytime manager for Din- problems with studentservices but in Hillsides Thurs. can been seen from the perspec- ing Services, senior Costa said she expects the situation to tive of both those currently em- Nicolaou, agreed, adding that the improve as it gets later into theyear. ployed in the facilities and those composition of the student body “I think that once students get Minimal damage done to property who use them. has had ameasurable effect on the adjusted and realize that they need “When there are fewer workers situation. “Tufts is no longer need some extra spending cash, they’re by BROOKE MENSCHEL ions called the firedepartment and being able to wash the inventory of blind, and students that come here going to go down to the office of Daily Editorial Board were instructed to pull the alarm. dishes it means that we either student employment and get a Students evacuated the 30s “We werejustwatching ERand can’t keep up with demand of “Tufts is no longer need jDb,” Ross said. “Plus, I think tower in Hillsides Thursday night suddenly there was smoke pour- clean plates or we have to put that Student Employment now when the dorm became filled with ing out from under the crack in the more into service,” Lee said. blind, and students that realizes that they have to do a smoke. The fire alarms went off at door,” Mitchell said. “lfyou’reaworker, youmight come here don’t need to little moreoutreach,andthatthey approximately 10:45 p.m. after a Also present at the scene was be working harder and later,” work per se, and if they justcan’twaitforpeopletocome student left incense buming unat- senior Casey Soloff,who estimated she continued. don’t need to work then to she said. tended and papers on his desk that the Tufts University Police Lee said that Dining Ser- Mailroom Distribution Manager caught fire. The fire spread to a Department(TUPD)respondedin vices has taken several stem we’ re-nOt gOi __g to __ Sheila Chisholm downplavedthe nearby a cereal box and also about two minutes and the .I to ameliorate the situation, dent positions.” crisis. Despite the presence of scorched his computer. Medford fire department arrived including investigating why long lines butside &e Hill Hall The student, Sam Mogilner, in about four-and-a-half. it is having difficulty attract- - Costa Nico’aou mailroom on most weekdays, said he was not in his room when Lt. Cronin of the Medford fire ing staff. Dining Services is ChishoIm said that this year has the fire began. department said that when they also examining the wages offered don’t need to work per se, and if not been unusual. “I left and my friend came and arrived, there was a light smoke by other departments. As a result they don’t need to work then we’re “Basically, the only difference told me the fire people were in the condition in apartment 230. of that study, their own hourly not going to fill student positions,” from last year is that last year we room and I ran back, and it smelled Deputy Chief Edward O’Brien wages were recently raised to $7 he said. were able to hire temporary full- like smoke,” he said. reportednocivilianorrescueworker per hour. While Lee is hopeful that TuftsTelefund,amajoruniver- time employees through Human Mogilner’s suite-mates were injuriesand said the firemen had no this action will lead to higher em- sity findraising program, also said Resources. This year we’ve had to sitting in the common room at the trouble extinguishing the flames. ployment, she also acknowledges that they are having trouble hiring go to outside agencies, but the time. Firemen opened windows to in- that the she may eventually have thenumber ofcallersthey haveem- staffing is still similar. “We were watching ERand we crease ventilation and help dissi- to turn to alternate solutions. ployed in the past. Despite the Chisholm blamedthe long lines started to smell smoke and we were pate the accumulated smoke then “My prediction is that we’re struggles faced by these depart- at the mailroom on the increased like ‘it’s nothing.’ The guys from deemed the building safe. going to continue to have a prob- ments, Student Employment Man- frequenct of mail rather than a upstairs came down and they said O’Brien said that after sav- lem recruiting student workers, so ager Joanne Grande says that she shortage of employees. “It isn’t there was smoke coming upstairs. ing lives, property protection is we look to populations that we has not been approached by any- uncommon for aparticularly high We pulled the fire alarm and [the the fire department’s number may not have looked to before, one voicing concern over the issue. volume ofpackages to go through firemen and police] came,” Luke one priority. There was minimal such as other agencies or other “1 know we’re in the Boston job the mailroom early in the school Jensen said. damage to Mogilner’s computer sources of workers,” she said. market, but wealways have been. year,” she said. Erin Mitchelland hercompan- and desk. Sophomore Erin Ross, chair- man oftheTuflsCommunity Union Senate’s ServicesCommittee,ech- oedlee’sview. She notedthat job Stephen Hawking to lecture on campus opportunities such as those in a newly opened Abercrombie & by JEREMY WANGIVERSON ing the existence of the universe tors, deans, and local area high Hawking received an honorary Fitch store in Harvard Square have Daily Editorial Board and the nature oftime. Hawking is school students. degree from the University in madethings especiallydifficult for Internationally-renowned the Lucisian Professor of Math- Vice President of Arts, Sci- 1989. Tufts this year. physicist Stephen Hawking has ematics at Cambridge University, ences, and Technology Me1 “It was an opportunity we saw, “[Working in a dining hall] is come to Boston and will be speak- a seat once held by Sir Isaac New- Bemstein was the primary spon- he agreed, and we’re happy to clearly not as glamorous 6s work- ing in Cohen Auditorium next ton. His accomplishments are all sor of the event, planning for welcome him,” Graham said. ing in a huge department store,” Tuesday, Oct. 12 at 12:30 p.m. the more admirableconsidering he which began this August when it Hawking will be speaking at Ross said. “Although it’s conve- Tickets, which are free, will be is confined to a wheelchair as a became known Hawking was go- Harvard this Tuesday and at the nient to go down to Carmichael to distributed starting at 9 a.m. to- result of Lou Gehrig’s disease. ing to be in Boston. The specifics, . Wang Center Thursday, the latter work, as opposed to having to go day at the campus center informa- Approximately 300 tickets will however, were not cemented until a lecture co-sponsored by Tufts to Harvard Square, I think that tion booth. be available to undergraduates last Tuesday. along with Lucent Technology, there’sstillacertainappeal to work- Hawking, one ofthe most well- for Hawking’s lecture. Ninety “It was imminently important WGBH, among others. ing off-campus,” she continued. known scientists alive today, tickets will be set aside for Arts [to Bernstein] to get Dr. Hawking The title of the lecture i.s “Pre- Although the situation at Tufts achieved celebrity status in 1989 and Science faculty, and the re- to come to campus, and dicting the future from astrology may be distressing to those within with the publishing of his A Brief maining 120 will be split up [Bemstein]was dedicated tomak- to black holes.” There will be a the University, it is not any worse History of Time.The book, which among the graduate schools. A ing that happen,” said Christen question and answer session, and than at other schools, Lee said. spent four years on the best seller select few of the tickets have Graham of the Office of Public the event is expected to last for 90 ‘‘Other colleges, state and pri- list, elucidated theories concem- also been saved for administra- Relations. She also noted that minutes. 2 THETUFTS DAILY October 4,1999 Tufts students sav thev favor reduction in requirements by WILL KINLAW Daily Editorial Board What do you think about the current As long as there has been insti- graduation requirements? BellSouth enters tutionalized higher education, a constant battle has been waged 70% over what that education should --.., bidding for Sprint consist of. Professors and admin- 60% OD70 BellSouth Corp. has entered the bidding for Sprint Corp., the istrators have long debated the 50% nation’s third-largest long-distance company, seeking to pry it from vimiesofcertain core curricula over MCI WorldCom Inc., which has come close to a deal in ongoing others and have made relatively 40% merger talks with Sprint, sources with knowledge of the talks said frequent changes in theircomposi- Sunday night. tion over the years - often the 30% BellSouth’s entry complicates MCI’s efforts to complete a deal result of changing global trends or that would stand as the latest in a series of monster mergers that have new educational theories. 20% - reshaped the communications industry. MCI has come to see Sprint Most universities have organi- as the potential long-sought fix to a glaring deficiency - its lack of zations in place which review aca- 10% - presence in the fast-growing world of wireless telephone service. demic requirements every few 4% 2% Sprint boasts Sprint PCS, a national all-digital cellular network. years and suggest changes when Anexecutive withoneofthecompaniessaidrumorsofBellSouth’s students or faculty feel that their Too Just Right wrdensane Don’t interest in acquiring Sprint have been heard widely since the spring, current curriculum is outdated. Lenient Know when the former head of Sprint’s long-distance division moved to a Someuniversities, IikeTufts, have ?esults derived from a random sampling of 50 on-campus student senior position at BellSouth. BellSouth did not return phone calls very specific requirements while Sunday night, and a Sprint spokesman declined to comment. In others, such as Brown, have al- addition to its long-distance and wireless business, Sprint owns a mostnocorecurriculum atall. The Which requirements would you change? sizable data network and several local phone systems in North Brown curriculum - or lack Carolina, Florida, Virginia, and Las Vegas. While those companies thereof- has been in place since would be of little interest to MCI -which is focusing on the nation’s the late ‘60s and is based on a philosophy developed by Francis largest markets as it expands into local service -they could well Wolld Civ Language interest BellSouth, which is based in Atlanta. Wayland, president of that uni- 100/0 44% versity during the mid- I8OOs. “The various courses should Opening of West Bank- be so arranged that, insofar as practicable, every student might Gaza Strip corridor study what he choose, all that he choose, and nothing but what he delayed choose,” Wayland wrote in 1850. J Since the late 1970s’ Tufts has 18?h JERUSALEM - As feared, Sunday’s planned opening of a expanded its foreign language re- 10% :orridor for Palestinians between the West Bank and the Gaza Strip quirement and added a new world Numbers represent the views of the 67% of respondents who was delayed by disagreements between the Israeli government and civilization requirement to an al- felt requirements should be altered. he Palestinian Authority. ready-long list ofrequired courses. After failing to reach an accord during a late-night negotiating Though Tufts has more signifi- pleted in 199 1, and now serves as interests them. Gittleman went on ;ession just outside Jerusalem, both sides agreed to delay the cant math and language require- Tufts’ mecca of foreign language to say that he feels Tufts students >peningby at least 24 hours. The route could be opened as early as ments than many of its counter- and culture classes. often have more a well rounded Monday. parts, it does not mandate the Gittleman said that he is always education than do their counter- The opening ofthe so-called safe passage to enable Palestinians physical education classes that surprised at how many students parts at other schools. o travel between the two areas of land under the control of the are required by many of its so- come to Tufts with little or no A poll of50randomlyselected ’alesthian Authority is part of the recent agreement between the called benchmark schools. Stu- knowledge of what courses they Tufts students conducted by the sraelis and the Palestinians. Although tightly controlled by the dents at Brandeis University, the will need to graduate. Daily found that only four percent Israeli security forces, most Palestinians were looking forward to the CollegeofWilliam andMary,and “What are they doing while of students felt that the current :hance to travel freely for the first time since 1994, when the two many other universitiesmust com- they are seniors in high school?” requirements were “too lenient.” ireas came under Palestinian Authority control. When the route plete up to two physical education he asked, suggesting that stu- Sixty-four percent favored a re- ioes finally open, it is expected to boost business, allow students courses in order to graduate. Such dents should consider the various duction in requirements while 45 ’rom Gaza easy access to the prestigious Birzeit University in a requirement seems to sit poorly curriculums offered by different percent of students favored re- iamallah and give families the chance to reunite. with Tufts’ student body. colleges and how each will meet ducing the language requirement Two issues are at the heart ofthe stalemate: The Israelis insist that “I don’t think so,” sophomore his or her individual needs. specifically. Thirty-six percent fa- hey be allowed to arrest suspected terrorists along the route. Nicole Bolligersaid when asked if “If you can’t [handle Tufts’ re- vored reducing the math or sci- ’alestinians say the road would become a trap for suspects. Tufts should require students to quirements], go somewhere where ence requirement. Only one per- Both sides insist on authority to issue the magnetic identification take physical education classes. they have no requirements,” son was not sure. :ards required to travel the safe passage. “There are so many requirements Gittlernansaid.“Studentsdon’tcome “I got in here becauseofathlet- already, and how on earth could an here iftheyarenotastrong language ics, and I really don’t [care] about engineer do that?’ student.” He went on to say that academics,” he said. California computer According to Provost Sol many schools require students to Eighty-two percent ofstudents Gittleman, Tufts has always dis- apply for specific majors within the thought that Tufts graduation re- tinguished itself as a school with university, so that some studentsare quirements werethesameor harder snafu previews Y2K astrong languagecommitment and turneddown and end up majoring in when compared to other universi- a global perspective. The Olin subjects that do not interest them. ties, a belief which is generally meltdown Foundation, which donates funds “Not here,” he said. accurate. Tufts’ six semester lan- to universities to build new facili- At Tufts, students can major in guage and culture requirement SACRAMENTO,Calif.--InanunwelcomepreviewofwhataY2K ties for their most renowned de- any subject they choose, as long exceeds that of most other na- meltdown could be like, massive computer crashes have repeatedly partments, turneddown nine con- as they can finish the required tional universities. forced agencies throughout California to turn away customers for secutive requests from Ballou for courses. Students at Tufts may “We’ll start you, whether you Iriver’s licenses, food vouchers, and other services. science and research buildings on find themselves required to take want to get started or not .... You The California Highway Patrol suddenly had difficulty checking campus. The foundation finally certain classes to fulfill theirdistri- can choose from among many dif- ximinal records. Child Protective Services could not get quick responded in 1989 when funds for bution requirements, but they will ferent vegetables,” Gittleman said, xccess to abuse files. For two days Glendale’s Department of Motor a new language facility were re- never be forbidden from concen- Vehicles office had to process driver’s license renewals manually. quested. TheOlinCenterwascom- trating in the subject which most see REQUIREMENTS, page 14 And one consulting firm clocked 19,000 minutes of intermittent mtages- an eternity in the fast-paced world of computer technol- igy -from January to July. The Daily Weather Forecast “This has been a lot worse than anything we expect from Y2K,” ;aid Elias Cortez, the state’s chief information officer. Tonight I Tomorrow But the problem, which state officials fear may be ongoing, is not mother botched computer project. It is the phone company. Pacific Bell, hired by the state to ferry its data records across the iigh-speed telephone lines, is governed by a corporate culture so jteeped in voice communication, state officials say, that it has had lifficulty adjusting to the demands of a sophisticated data network. Mostly cloudy 4nd they -and their consultants -question whetherthe company Partial clearing late 53 will everbeableto reinvent itselfenough toadequately managestate 45 lata communications over the long term. Company officials insist PacBell is a leader in data communica- This weatherforecast is brought to you by the new Gusteralbum, LostandGoneForever. .ions and hasvastly improved its service in recent weeks-although I seem to be addicted to it. Today’s weather, however, will not be addictive as chilly rains hey admit that the company has not measured up. move in. The rain should end by tomorrow but the air will be the coldest of the season. May be some frost northwest of Tufts Tuesday and Wednesday morning. Outlook for late Compiled from the Los Angeles Times-Washington week looks crisp and nice. Enjoy! Post News Service and College Press Exchange - Weather formant hv Waqhinntnn Cnrrosnnndent Androw Froedman THETUFTS DAILY October 4,1999 3 NEWS EPC proposes altera ns to core requirements

by BENJAMIN GEDAN ters of vocal student opinion, fac- but rather propounds the views of floater courses to complete the The EPC has created a model Daily Editorial Board ulty special interests, and the philo- agenda-wielding studentsand fac- cluster. with fewer dramatic alterations in The EducationalPlanning Com- sophical questionsconcerning the ulty members. The student mem- The proposals diverge, how- requirements. This proposal re- mittee (EPC) is set to slash and modem needs of college gradu- bersofthe EPC, whose votes carry ever, when addressing the foun- quires three semesters of foreign remodel Tufts’ graduation require- ates. weight equivalent to those oflong- dation requirements. The more languagestudy,and likewiseelimi- ments, culminatingasix-year,com- Two years ago, the EPC braved time faculty members, are gener- sweeping plan mandates four se- nates the culture option. The three prehensive review ofwhat it takes theprocessandattemptedto tinker ally uniformly anti-requirements. mesters of foreign language study seminars in place ofthe worldcivi- to earn the University’s coveted with the first-year English writing Sophomore Senator Jesse Levey without a culture option. The cul- lizations are present in this plan. undergraduate diploma. requirement. Their proposal was campaigned on the issue fresh- ture option was created to help However, the writing requirement OnNov. 29, the EPC, a student- voted down. “Changing the re- man year and voiced his opinions students who lacked the aptitude is strengthened rather than re- faculty committee charged with quirements at a university is like at the regular EPC meetings and or desire to study a foreign lan- placed. All students would now initiating any major academic movingacemetery. Everyone has the summer retreat. guage for six semesters. It has take both English 1 and 2. The change at Tufts, will present to the vested interests,” said professor Notwithstanding the tradition- become an extremely popular classes, according to Inouye, faculty two proposals for altering Charles Inouye, chairman of the alists’ objections, Inouye is confi- method of completing the lan- would be changed in many ways. EPC. dent the EPC does represent a guage requirement as numerous Most significantly,students would the University’s foundation and ’ distribution requirements. Years Faculty members in certain de- broad-base of opinion. He joined classes- including the “History take placement exams and be seg- of intensive study and a faculty partments resist change. These the committee two years ago to of Jazz” -count in place of lan- regated based on theirwriting abil- and student summer retreat have “protected” departments often broaden the requirements, not re- guage courses. ity. Tufts has not always been suc- resulted in a rough draft of the argue that issues ofmodernity are duce them. This proposal also eliminates cessful at forming a consensus proposals. Yet, the EPC’s initial not relevant in auniversity educa- Below are two proposals that the EPC is currently considering to put before the faculty. If recommendations - including a tion and complain that a reduction reduction ofthe math requirement, in requirements would result in and an alteration to the writing fewer students taking their classes requirement-are likelytochange and a subsequent reduction in well before the November dead- administrative funding. This per- Current Requirements Proposal #1 Proposal #2 line. spective was displayed by the I Along with the two EPC pro- English department in 1997 when posals on the table, the faculty will it helped reject the EPC’s last set of also be given the option of main- proposed changes. taining the status quo. After a “The English departmentwants detailed presentation of EPC re- to hang on to the writing require- search, faculty members may ments because that’s how they choose to leave the requirements fund their graduate students. A untouched. lot of their grad students teach 1 Social Science Realizing that changing the re- English 1,” Inouye said. quirements can have serious con- “In an ideal world, what should sequences for academic depart- lead us all is some unified view of ments, the EPC has sought a wide what an educated person should rangeofopinions, including Tufts be. The problem with that is that it Community Union senators and changes with time,” Inouye ex- interested students. plained. Due to the resistance to change, A change in requirements the status quo approach has been would have serious consequences the most traveled route along the for departments. Reducing the for- requirements trail. Anyone seek- eign language requirement,for ex- ing to alterrequirementsmust suc- ample,might cause certain instruc- cessfully navigate the murky wa- tors to lose their jobs. This is a sacrifice, Inouye said, that Tufts must be ready to make. Resistance to the anti-require- “Tufts is not simply a voca- the world civilizations course re- when it comes to changing in re- ments movement is not limited to tional school,” Inouye said. Yet, it quirement and relieves students of quirements. Over the years, stu- department heads. Indeed, stu- must “adapt or die.” the obligation to fulfill anywriting dents have lobbied consistently dents and administrators have Changes to the distribution re- requirement. Instead, every Tufts for a reduction, generally in the spoken out against the EPC. Uni- quirements are consistent in both undergraduate, regardless of their math and science areas. versity President John DiBiaggio, EPC proposals. One credit would score on the Advanced Placement Toextricatethe mystery and sur- according to Inouye, expressed be eliminated from the four-course English exam, would enroll in three prise from the process, the EPC has concerns over the pending vote. mathematics and natural sciences seminarscoveringthe English and soughtthe inputofawide-range of For parents and prospective stu- cluster. The new version would world civilization curricula. One opinions, including TCU senators dents, Tufts’ requirements are a allow students to choose a third course would focus on the “new and other interested students. Per- popular selling point. course, either in math or science, world,” perhaps covering issues of tinent information has been made Yet, DiBiaggio and other top after garnering one credit in each race, sexuality, and discrimination. available to the faculty at all critical, administrators seem to have left discipline. The other two classes, taught by decision-making stages. the responsibility to the faculty, A similar “floater” system faculty members from multiplede- ‘‘In the past people have thought and Inouye said the EPC has heard would be offered in the humani- partments, would concentrate on that the EPC was driven by personal very little from Ballou throughout ties, arts, and social sciences clus- the“old wor1d”and seekto broaden agendas,” lnouye said. “The com- the debate. ter. Students governed by the re- student knowledge often focused mittee itself and the faculty at large Othercritiquesofmeddlingwith vamped requirements would take on modem America and Western have in the past not been very com- Photo by Daniel Rodrigues requirements argue that the EPC one class in the three aforemen- Europe. All three classes would EPC chair Charles Inouye does not express popular opinion tioned areas and choose two include intensive writing. see PROPOSAL, page 14 A timeline of requirements at Tufts

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THETUFTS DAILY October 4,1999 5 Features A little nonsense Living in a cellular world now and then is Cell phone use spreads over college campuses by LESLEY BOGDANOW Daily Editorial Board I relished by the Purses ring, are you listening? 0 In the classroom, like a whistling. A ludicrous site, we’re happy in wisest men light, walking in acell phone won- As astudent ofpsychology and a lover ofhuman nature, 1have forever derland. I been on a quest for the perfect subject to analyze. Call them what you want: mo- biles, portables, cells, oreven little toys. These miniature tools for communication can either be spot- ted or heard on a regular basis in I II II Dained. Get over it. and move on. front of Eaton, outside of the li- 111 Sheryl Gordon 11 a What is it that has not been brary doors, and inside of just examined, yet is worthy of scm- about any classroom on the Tufts I II ]I tiny?I hadjust beguntogiveupand campus. surrendermy careertoalargeroom “How do people have time to filled with lab rats and electroshock treat- think when they have a phone Photo by Amy Scallon ments. But this was until the day 1 had my continuously pasted to the side of Eliza Pierson is part of a growing trend of Tufts students who glorious,mind-numbing epiphany. their head?’ asked English pro- make cell phones part of their daily lives. Willy Wonka, his Chocolate Factory, and fessor Kevin Dunn in recognition all thosesurroundingit,arethemostabsorb- of the increased amount of cell tached battery and has a 99-entry ownsacell phone in Paris,” James ing characters ever to exist. phone usage on campus. ‘‘I just phone book within its memory. added. She saw people talking on Now before1explain,surelythere feel left out in the technology The Nokia 282 weighs slightly them everywhere-in thestreets, are some of you who are quite puzzled surge,” he added. more at 4.4 ounces, but can be pur- in the subway, and in pastry shops, already, for you have yet to experience the With the fast-approaching mil- chasedinavarietyofsleek toname afew. splendor that is Willy Wonka’s Chocolate lennium, the technological ad- ter. red, One interesting perk ofowning Factory. Quite frankly, you people stink. vances of the past decade have a European cell phone is that own- Really, shame on you. Youtruly area blemish become more apparent. Some H-2010 ers don’t pay for their incoming on the face of this institution, and have people wonder if their offers customers a voice- calls. For that reason, it costs more missed one of the finest pieces of cinema Internet-accessible laptop activated phone book, tocallacell phonenumberthanto ever to pass through the reels. Did you skip childhood classicsin favor of computers will beY2K com- while the Sony CM-Z100 makeanormal, local call. hard-core porn at an early age? Please, people -get a clue. patible, while others play (D-Wave Zuma) has al- Senior Rachel Levin spent last Now, let’sexamineourcastofcharacters.Wehave Wonkahimself,who with CD burners, digital ready achieved itsclaim to spring in Israel and was forced to isnothingshortof‘TheMan.”Wonkaisall-powerful; heisboth lovedand cable, and e-mail. It only famebyappearingin films rent a cell phone because she did feared.Let'sfaceit-themanisbasically God. Whenhesaysjump, you’d seems natural that the cell with actors Alyssa Milano not have a phone line hooked up better believe that the freeworld and those Oompa Loompas drop whatever phone industry would and Bill Murray. Most of to her room. Even though her rate they’re doing and reach for the cotton candy clouds. keep up with the growing the phones come equipped offered her $.25 per day with the But what is it, though, that gives this strange-looking man all of his technological progress of withcaller ID, call waiting, benefitsoffree incoming calls, she power? What does he have, besides a kickin’ wardrobe, that others don’t? other electronic accesso- and voicemail. became quickly disillusioned by The answer is so simple, so obvious, that the leaders ofthe world need But the question re- the phone. to get together and seriouslyrethink their combat strategies. Is it his witty, mains, why are cell phones so “I found myself turning it off sarcastic edge? His slightly pedophilic creepiness? (Come on, the man they so because I didn’t want to be reached wants Veruca Salt so badly it’s downright embarrassing to watch him.) have become all of the time,” she said. No, no. It is simply candy. Chocolate. Do you see guns or a fiercely smaller, more effi- a semester in Europe, Israel, andTufts, how- orchestratedarmy anywhere in the picture?Of couise not. It is simply the cient, and even cooler looking. Paris last spring, senior Chrissie ever, are not the only places to find pathetic, undying craving for sweets pervading society that keeps abso- Some of the different brands - James noticed the surge of cell peopletalkingon theircellphones. lute power in Wonka’s white-gloved hand. Ericsson, Sony, Nokia, Motorola phone usage on campus upon her Cell phone usage has increased Now I’m no strangerto the love of food. And sadly enough, I know all Star, and Samsung-offerdiffer- retum.“Itdefinitelypickedupfrom on other US college campuses as toomany peoplewhogetthemselvesthroughthe day by fantaskingabout ent features to distinguish their when I left,” she said. well. Kate Horsch, a senior at the theirnextmeal(mmm. ..veggiecalzone). phone from the rest ofthe bunch. James recalled that Europe of- University of Denver, said, But what is simply intriguingabout this scenario is just how absolute The Motorola StarTAC ST7760 ten seemed like the center of cell his power becomes. weighs 4.2 ounces with the at- phone usage. “Almost everyone see PHONES, page 17 Wonka, simply through the use of sweet enticement, sends the whole world into chaos. “A lifetime supplyofchocolate!”they cry,pouringfrom their schools,ofice buildingsand places ofworship. The madness has no Tufts pairs with women’s shelter boundaries, affectingeveryone from the littlestoblivious tyke to Grandpa George andGrandmaGeorgina in bed. by JESS BOSCHEE point that the responsibility was turned over to the It’s fascinating,no? So fascinatingand so powerful, in fact, that I am Contributing Writer student body with the women’s center acting as a goingtodaretocall Willy Wonkamymentor.No,he ismorethanmymentor. Recently, a remarkable offer was extended from coordinator. A request to the heads of on-campus Mr. Wonka is my superhero and my model for success. Yes, my friends, the office of President John DiBiaggio. In an effort student organizations was submitted asking for a when you one day step intomy office,the spiritofthe wily man will fill the to support the 25th anniversary of the battered commitment from each group to attempt to raise room, and you will then know that I am capable of greatness. Of course, women’s shelter RESPOND, DiBiaggio, coordinat- $200 by any method throughout the year. alongwithmy in-depthanalysisof‘TheMan”himself,I plan tostudy other ing with the Tufts Women’s Center, has created an It is hoped that through student involvement, aspects of the movie in detail. exciting fundraising opportunity. He stated a com- not only will the money be raised, but also a greater Taketheportly AugustusGloop, whose fateled him upatubethatwas mitment to Tufts to match any funds raised by appreciation for the work of RESPOND will be justabittoonarrow. Underthatgluttonousexterior, didthere lieatortured student organizations for the shelter up to a total achieved. soul,just aching to get out? The world may never know. I will do my best donation of$5000. RESPOND was one ofthe very first programs in to inform you. The idea for this fundraiser began last spring the country to offer refuge for battered women and Or what about Violet Beauregarde,with her gum-chewingoral fixation? when representatives from RESPOND approached their children. Their services are stated to include: I’ll unleash the true sexual demon within. the University with arequest for acorporate contri- a “24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, safety plan- Maybe Veruca Salt is a callous wench because she simply wants bution. Barbara Rubel, the representative from the ning, individual counseling, support groups, attention and love, along with her golden egg. Perhaps Mike Teevee’s Office of Community Relations for Tufts, described parenting support groups, information and referral excessive television watching stems from parental neglect. the University’s desire to provide support for the services and community outreach.” Yes, my study will cover everything from Slugworth’s feelings of organization but its reluctance to simply donate RESPOND is adamant about the confidentiality inaccuracy as Wonka’s lackey, to Charlie Bucket’s curious situation of money. of its clients and employs a stafftrained to deal with havingfourpdparents sleepingtogether inthe same bed-all the time. She explained that since Tufts itself is dependent volatile situations. Theeventual goal of RESPOND (No wonder nothing freaked the kid out,jeez.) on donations, it has a policy of not giving large is to put an end to domestic violence. Toaccomplish . So about ten years down the line, when you might be able to refer to financial donations to other non-profit organiza- this goal, RESPOND provides acommunity educa- me as one Dr. Gordon, a fascinating tidbit might make its way into a tions. Somerville-based RESPOND, however, is a tion program that focuses on the warning signs of prestigious journal ofpsychology. And ifyou happen to stumble upon this special case because of the many services it pro- domestic abuse. In addition, due to the high popu- carehl analysisofallofthe factorsI have mentionedthusfar, you will know vides for women in the Tufts community. lation of Haitian and Portuguese-speaking immi- that my life’s ambitions have been completed. In addition to serving as aresource for victimized grants in Somerville, a linguistic outreach program Now what has not been explored is the notion of insanity. Not Mr. women, RESPOND also provides excellent intern- has been created in several different dialects. Wonka’s, or Charlie Bucket’s, but mine. Scoffifyou will. Sendpsychoana- ship possibilities for Tufts students. Because of More information about the fundraiser will be lyststoHillHalldemandingtoknowwhatmyparentsdidtomeatanearly this unique connection to the University, Rubel and provided attheTake BacktheNight rally, which will age. But I won’t care, I’ll defend my notions and offer only the brilliant, the rest of the administration were dedicated to include a speech by DiBiaggio. With this initiative undying words of William Wonka-“There is no life I know to compare finding a creative solution to the monetary request. focusing attention on domestic abuse, students They had originally planned on some type of will gain a better understanding of the risks and Sheryl Gordon is Assistant Features Editor ofthe Daily. She was trauma. charity event during the summer, but space issues resources associated with this volatile issue. tried as a child by never vkiting Willy Wonka S Chocolate Factory. forced the abandonment of this idea. It was at this RESPOND’S hotline number is 617-623-5900. 6 THETUFTS DAILY October 4,1999

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Taking nEws into the nExt millmiurn. www.tuftsdaily.com * ,*,\ THETUFTS DAILY October 4,1999 7 Arts Entertainment ‘Plunkett & MaCleane’: good ‘Wild Wild West’ Stars from ‘Trainspotting’ put on a different face by DREW SHELTON ships result. Contributing Writer Both Carlyle and Miller put in excellent perfor- On the surface, any comparison of Plunkett & mances; against obvious expectations, there is not MaCleane to the bloated failure Wild Wild West a trace of Trainspotting in their characters. In fact, cannot be flattering. They share a basic structure: the overall acting is quite good, especially for a period action-adventure with humor and modem modem action-adventure. The ironic wit ofthe two cultural refer- is never too distastefully modern, but instead re- ences, a big fe- mains amusing throughout. male name as a The various modem references are relatively un- MaCleane obtrusive. Most of them come from language and .. costume rather than actual anachronisms. When Johnny Lee Miller nefarious villain. Macleane’s effeminate friend Rochester (Alan Directed By: Jake Scott Thankfully, Cumming) refers to a“juicy cockfight,” the audience Plunkett & groans, despite seeing the actual cockfight on screen. Rating: * * *.* MaCleane com- This film marks director Jake Scott’s first cin- 4 bines these ele- ematic endeavor. His work has previously been seen mentsandachievesafarbetterresultthan itscousin. in commercials and music videos, and his back- This time around, the ride is fun. ground shows through in many of his choices in the Robert Carlyle and Jonny Lee Miller, both of film. In choreographing an 18”kentury ballroom, Trainspottingfame, reunite, now not asviolent Scot- Scott uses modem club music, giving the gentle, tish criminals, but as British ones. Based loosely on structured dance a frantic, contemporary feel. Vari- the historical “Gentleman Highwayman” ofthe 1 S* ous moments, especially those at the end ofthe film, century, the film follows as Plunkett (Carlyle), a are orchestrated around combined musical and vi- rough, skilled highwayman, and Macleane(Miller), suakeffects. Small touches such as these help distin- an aspiring nobleman, who meet and join forces. guish this movie from more serious period pieces. With Plunkett’smoney,Macleane mills about in high Such period films from Jane Austen’s tales to society to decide which rich folk are ripest for mug- Shakespeare in Love have something of a modem ging. The two then proceed to rob each easy mark following. That element alone should guarantee they find in search oftheirown distinctgoals. Plunkett Plunkett & MaCleane a fair showing. However, the wants to go to America, and Macleane hopes to action-adventuretheme still dominates, providing a become upper class. broader potential audience. Imagine a buddy-flick There is of course an unwritten law that says set200yearsago. ltwould besomewhat predictable, every historical movie must diverge from the facts at full of action, and plenty of fun. some point in orderto have its unnecessary romantic The main problem with the film is its ending. Scott sub-plot. To this end, Lady Rebecca Gibson (Liv seems almost willing to make the jump to a less Tyler) appears. Macleane, predictably, falls in love predictable, more meaningful end, but gives up in with her, robs her, and eventually gains her support. favor of a more traditional finale. Such a change, Robert Carlyle stars as a British villian in the new flickPZunltett Slowly, however, the authorities close in on the &3 MaCleane. highwaymen. Many gun battles and strained friend- see PLUNKETT, page 14 ‘No Boundaries’ offers good es music for a very good cause Compilation benefits humanitarian efforts in Kosovo bySARAHMVENZI0 trying that same thing. Accord- by DAVID DE SOLA Contributing Writer ing to Emerson, they didn’t Senior Staff Writer Blending an eclectic mix of want to play folk music, “We The small state of Kosovo no 0,Celtic music, and an Af- wanted a new kind of music; the longer needs any introduction. rican beat into something mod- music ofthenext millennium.” The name is synonymous with em and unique is no hard task for The Afio Celts played their AIi~nisMoriswtk images of thousands of fleeing the emerging band, Afio Celt first gig in Boston last Sunday Wage Agotnst The Machine Soundsystem. Althoughonecan night at the Paradise Club. They findtheir albumintheworld mu- have toured in the only once Various Net1 Young US sic section of any CD store, it before due to the high cost of Artists I KORN transcends the boundaries of a traveling fromtheir base in Brit- No Boundaries Black Sabbath music store label. ain. The band’s albumsmerge ad- At the concert, a ac- Rating: *** Bush * warm, I dictive rhytbms one can’t help cepting feeling emanated from Ben Folds Five rehgees, horrific storiesof human but dance to and a sound that the group and drew in the audi- rights violations,and themost con- oasis appeals to people who listen to ence. The majority ofthe people troversial American military inter- Sarah McLachlan were older, butthere was a small group of college-age fans. The vention since the Vietnam War. lrrdiqo Girlis The No Boundaries CD is a band members were mostly compilation ofsongs fiom some of ”be Wallflowers dressed in traditional garb from the biggest names in modem mu- Jemrmquai sic. All ofthe proceeds benefit the Ton Amas Kosovar refugees through orga- nizations such as Doctors With- Peter Gabriel his ecstatic smile and energetic out Borders, Oxfam America, CARE, and other charity groups. The bookends of the album are two Pearl Jam covers of songs from well as a live song by Alanis any album by these artists. the ‘60s.Theircover0f“Last Kiss” Morrisette. Thecentralthemeofthe While politically, most ofthe art- was released to radio to help pro- record however, is embodied in the istson the album havepubliclycon- motesales forthe album and wound somber songs by Bush, Ben Folds demned NATO’s bombardment of up becomingthebiggestradiosingle Five, Oasis, Sarah McLachlan,and Serbian forces in Koso\;o, they all oftheir career. Their cover of “Sol- Tori Amos, to namea few. When one emphasizethattheCD is forhumani- dier of Love” is also an excellent puts these songs into the context of tarian purposes only and does not track. 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For detailed intormation on any of thr: classcs ol'l'crcd contact rlitibcr at 776-0925 THETUFTS DAILY October 4,1999 9 Sports Troy, consurnate team player, Home of the brave is now record-setting receiver Despite injuries, Troy successhl throughout career On the first morning ofthe 1993 Ryder Cup, captain Tom Watson wrote a note at the bottom of all his players’ schedules. It was his by MVEKRAMGOPAL thought of the day, and read simply, “Remember, everything they Senior Staff Writer invented, we perfected.” Anyone who goes out to 5mman Field looking forJon Troy . In the last few months ofthecentury, the US has taken that to new ust needs to find the football, heights, as its teams have mopped the floors with every European, )ecause odds are, that is where he South American, and Asian challenger it has faced. I don’t care if you believe in any God, but someone has been shedding a whole boatload of grace on America recently. Starting with the French Open in June, the Americans have defeated Rus- vill be. Troy,nowwiththedistinc- sians, Brits, French, Swedes, Germans, Fins, andjust about anyone ion of being the school’s all-time else who’s been thoughtless enough to cross paths with the red, eader in receiving yardage, has white and blue. ;ained respect for giving it his all Forgive me for being a little patriotic, but since Andre Agassi in thegridiron, which hasallowed surprisingly won the French, American men and women have been iim to collect 1,876 yards in only victoriousat Wimbledon, the US !6games. -1 -1 Ouen. the Tour de France. the Even in the process ofbreaking Women’s World Cup and, most 11 Mile High 11 tich Giachetti’s 30-year-old Photo by Kate Cohen recently, the Ryder Cup. ecord, Troy had his typical big Senior wide receiver Jon Troy led the Jumbos with eight re- 11 11 Agassi’s win at the French ;ame. He hauled inninepassesfor ceptions, 102 yards, and a touchdown in Saturday’s 13-10 win. Open was from two sets down. It 18 yards in Tufts’ 28-25 season wasonasurfaceonwhich henormallyloses. It madehim the fifthman tpenerlastweek .The5’10”, 179- now .” quarterback Dan Morse rolled out ever to win all four grand slam events. But it was nothing compared ,ound Troy is also closing in on “He really hasn’t changed a on a bootleg while Troy sprinted to Wimbledon. In one glorious 4*-of-July weekend, Americans on 3iachetti’s mark of 159 career re- whole lot since he got here,” coach down the left sideline for a diving both sides of the sea had performances that would have made Ben :eptions, sitting at 13 1 after Bill Samko said. “What he is now Franklin proud. Pete Sampras and Lindsey Davenport sealed offan ;aturday’s game. is what we got. He has always see TROY, page 15 American sweep in London. It was the first time since 198 1 that two Beingtheteam playerthathe is, been extremely competitive. I re- American-born players had won in London. Just to stick it to the rest ‘roy does not dwell on the record member seeing him play hockey of the world, Davenport threw in a doubles title. tal1,knowingthattheentireteam and watching how competitive he On the other side of the Atlantic, the women’s soccer team was ias a task ahead of them. was there. As soon as I saw his Mondav. October 4 showing that grace, beauty, intensity, and most importantly, excite- “Right now, it is not very impor- competitiveness, I knew that he Golf: @Williams, NESCAC ment, could all exist on the soccer field. Had the women’s national ant,” Troy said. “The guys, espe- was a guy who could help us go Championships team been any more successful, I think we would havedeclared July :ially the seniors, are all on the where we needed to go.” National Soccer Month. For the majority of the summer, a country ame page and know that we want The firsttime that Troy touched Tuedav, October 5 that normally likes soccer about as much as Jerry Lewis was literally D be 8-0. When I get older, or the ball, everyone knew that this Women’sTennis: @ Con- ga-ga over a bunch of soccer players, but for good reason. - naybe even after the season, I’ll wide receiverwasgoingto be some- necticut, 3 p.m. This team had more heroes than a small battle, put its emotion on hink about it more, but not right thing special. Then a freshman, Field Hockey: @ Gordon, 4 the field every game, didn’t bitch about salary or endorsements, and Troy showed no rookie jitters as p.m. actually liked its fans and media. Plus, they were good looking. It’s he displayed the poise and matu- Women’s Soccer: vs. Anna not hard to understand why America fell in love with these women. I Tufts 13, Bates 10 rity ofa seasoned veteran. Former Maria, 3:30 p.m. Before the World Cup, Brandi Chastain, Briana Scurri, or Kristine Bates 7 . 0 0 3 -- 10 Akerscouldjustas well have workedat alocal deli,and noone would Tufts 0 0 013 -- 13 have known the difference. Now, though, they’re household names 1st Quarter to many and role models to young women who don’t have nearly B- Ryan Jarvis 6 run (Rejean Guerriero enough in sports. kick), 541 It’snot that Americastopped loving itswomen’s soccerteam, it’s 4th Quarter B- Guerriero 33 field goal, 6:40 just that Lance Armstrong came along. Armstrong’s story is almost T- Jon Wilson I1 pass from Chris Fahy too storybook. If someone told you that a man could defy the odds (Howie Rock kick), 4:49 enough to survive testicular cancer, somehow start riding a bike T- Jon Troy 9 pass from Fahy (kick failed), again, and end up winning the Tour de France, you wouldn’t believe 1:06 him. Armstrong did it, though, and the whole country went crazy. Statistics Most of this country doesn’t know a thing about professional Team Tufts cycling, but everyone realized that what Armstrong pulled off was I5 inspiring. An American winningtheTourde France isabout as likely “522. 30 as Christmasgetting skipped, but luckily, we had Superman in a bike 195 helmet this year. 15-35-2 The best part? Just like the women’s soccerteam, Armstrong was 2-19 5-35.6 gracious in winning. He accepts every media request, actually cares 3- I about hisfans,and isusing his fameto helpthosewithcancer(1 hope 4-36 the NBA was taking notes this summer). Individual Stats Just when it looked like America couldn’t take anymore gritty, Rushing: llatcs -- Ericksoii 23-60.Jarvis come-from behind victories, the Ryder Cup matched and raised 9-46, llaiirgaii 11-44, Wliiciicy 5-10, everyone. Down four points going into the last day, Americascratched Coulic 14-4). ‘l‘uks -- Koiitliicr 9-20. Kaufiiraii 3- 16, DcPoalis 17-9, Faliy Ci(- andclawed its way backagainstthe Europeans. The USplayerswere 15) blue-collar. They were egging on the crowd, they were hitting the Passing: 13atcs -- Uazirgaii 24- 14- I -- 168. tough putts, they were jumping and screaming on the golf course. ’l’LI1t.S -- 141y 35-15-2- 195. Receiving: Ilatcs _-Coulic IO-120, The Europeans, confident in their lead, were proper and quiet. Faiirasia 3-3 I, Pcrcira 1-8. Tiilt.~_- Troy They were everything you would expect out of proper golfers. And 8-102, Wilsoii 5-83. Kaufiiiaii 1-9, you know what, they got licked on the final day. They suffered a Ciccliilo I - I. beating that won’t soon be forgotten. And now they’re complaining. They’re upset because fans were taunting their players, they’re upset because American golfers actually showed some emotion on the golf course (previously outlawed by the Professional Golf Baltimore 19 Tampa Bay Association), and they’re still bitter about it. One Europeanjoumal- Minnesota ist, describing America’s actions, wrote that America is so insular we Atlanta (OT) 13 :! ~~~~~? f think John Wayne won the second world war (at least we know who I didn’t win it). European assistant captain Sam Torrance called it the New Orleans 14 Philadelphia Tennessee ugliest display he’s ever seen (that can’t be true, because he must Chicago 10 N.Y. Giants 16 San Francisco .24

have seen Colin Montgomerie eat). ~ ~~~ ___ I was there at the Ryder Cup, when the Americans started Jacksonville 17 Oakland no final at celebrating after Leonard’s putt at the 17th green, aputtthat brought St. Louis 38 Leonard back fromafour-holedeficitwithseven toplay. Itwasrude, Cincinnati 10 Pittsburgh 3 Seattle press time premature, and unfair to the Europeans, but it was incredible. ~ ~ ~ ~~ Watching a crowd wave American flags and chant U-S-A made you New England 19 Carolina Buffalo almost forget that a golf match was going on. Cleveland 7 Washington Miami Monday It was a perfect patriotic ending to a perfect patriotic summer. And at the end ofthe century, it has become clear that we have perfected all oftheir games. Arizona 7 N.Y. Jets Dallas 35 Denver THETUFTS DAILY~~ Lauren M. Heist Editor-in-Chief EDITORIAL Jordan Brenner Managing Editor Daniel Barbarisi Associate Editor

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Los Angeles Times-Washington Post expert andadviserto former Chan- sional success stories as the SAP est birth rates also threatens touch it. News Service cellor Helmut Kohl. softwarefirm,Germany’seconomic Germany’s future. Soon, one in “Are the people to blame for

BERLIN-When its82million “If Germany continues to go power is largely concentrated in five Germans will be retired and demanding no cuts in subsidies ’ people bridged the Cold War di- into serious decline, it will bring a three sectors:automobiles, chemi- drawing a large pension, yet the and benefits, or are the politicians vide to become a reunited nation lot of other countries down with cals and machine tools. implodingdemographic pattern - to blame for ourstagnation? Either nine years ago Sunday, Germany it.” Meanwhile, the tax base is coupled with an aversion to ac- way, the result is the nation’s most seemed poised to emerge from the For now, the situation is bleak shrinking. A growing number of cepting more immigrants- means fundamental problems have not shadows of Nazi and Communist and getting worse. A study pub- jobless people means that fewer that a much smaller core of work- been addressed since unification,” dictatorships and blossom into a lished last week by the Organiza- arepayingtaxesandmorearedraw- ing people will support them. Baring said. new superpower whose political tion of Economic Cooperation and ing state benefits. Hefty taxes have “We are in the process of be- Upon taking office, close asso- influencewould be commensurate Development showed that in terms encouraged a flourishing under- coming an old people’s home and ciates say Schroeder was stunned with its clout as the world’s tliird- of growth and jobs outlook, Ger- ground economy worth $350 bil- an industrial museum,77says by the ruinous state ofthe nation’s largest economy. many languishes at the bottom. lion, about one-sixth of total out- Arnulf Baring, an economics pro- finances that he had inherited from Yetnearlyadecadeafterthe fall The basic problem isclear: The put. And many large companies in fessor at Berlin’s Free University Kohl. As a master of consensus, ofthe Berlin Wall signaled a new terms of the generous social con- Germany still find legal ways to and the author of a bleak progno- the chancellor of German unity era of German ascendancy, the tract drawn up in the days of avoid taxes. A government study sis titled“1sGermanyFailing?” He had tried to please everybody by foundations of the nation’s pros- Germany’s postwar economic found that corporations in Ger- says the combinationofGermany ’s pouring huge sums ofmoney into perity are rapidly eroding. There is boom have become too expensive. many pay only eight percent of low birth rate and heavy welfare theeastwhilefuelinganeconomic broad agreement among politi- The high cost of subsidizing four total tax revenue, compared with costs is a ticking time bomb that boom in the west. cians, economists, labor leaders million unemployed workers and 24 percent in the United States. frightens politiciansand voters so and businessmen interviewed that their families, paying pensions Having one ofthe world’s low- much that no one is willing to see GERMANY, page 18 Europe’s most pivotal state is liv- sometimes equal to full salaries ing perilously beyond its means andlavishingalmost$100 billiona and has failed to achieve a con- year on the east have caused the Nuclear technicians’ outdated sensus on how to solve the crisis. national debt to triple in less than “We simply cannot go on liv- a decade. It is running close to ing the way we have been doing,” $900 billion-a burden of $1 1,000 manual helped cause meltdown Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder said forevery German. in a recent debate in the newly Just when Germany requires Los Angeles Times-Washington Post the accident in the town of “This is a safety problem,” refurbished Reichstag. “We have more investment, the enormous News Service Tokaimura irradiated 49 people. Ogawasaid.“Weknew ifweasked built up a mountain of debt that is price of doing business here is The uranium processing plant “This is outrageous, or rather it’s for formal approval, we would not placing an intolerable burden on driving away domestic and for- where Japan’s worst nuclear acci- insulting.” get it.” the backs of our children. We are eign companies. With average dent occurred was using an illegal “Unbelievable!” declared a .The Science and Technology dealing with nothing less than a wage costs running close to $30 operations manual that directed Sunday morning television talk Agency called the manual “ille- challenge to the nation’s hture as an hour, nearly double that of the workers to save time by mixing a show. gal.” one of the world’s most affluent United States, manyflagshipcom- uranium solution in stainless steel Plant owner JCO Co.’s head of The manual reportedly ordered democracies.” panies like Siemens AG and buckets, and workers had been manufacturing, Hiroyuki Ogawa, workers to “prepare three clean Acknowledging a crisis, Volkswagen finnd it more profit- performing that procedure -cited held a news conference Saturday stainless steel buckets,” and Schroeder has staked his able to shift production abroad. as one ofthe causes ofThursday’s at which he disclosed the exist- Ogawa said he had witnessed government’s survival on what he More than amillionjobs have been nuclear fission reaction-for four ence of the manual, which had workers using such buckets to mix describes as “the biggest reform lost since 1995, and the trend is or five years, company officials been revised in 1997and had never the uranium solution for four or package in postwar German his- accelerating. admitted Saturday. been submitted for the required five years. The procedure by- tory.” He plans to trim the budget In addition, much ofthe state’s The revelations shocked Japan government approval. Ogawasaid passed the factory’s elaborate by $16 billion next year and raise treasury is being wasted on pre- Sunday. company officialswere well aware system of preparing the uranium gasoline taxes to stop the hemor- serving jobs in antiquated indus- “This is completely unforgiv- that the illicit procedure, in which slowly, usingasystem offourdif- rhaging debts caused by tries, such as coal and steel, rather able. I have nothing else to say,” uranium oxide was dissolved in a ferent tanks connected by pipes Germany’s runaway spending on than building up a strong technol- said Masaru Hashimoto, gover- solution in stainless steel buck- with metering devices attached to entitlements. ogy sector. Despite such occa- nor of Ibaraki prefecture, where ets, produced toxic emissions. ensure that dangerous concentra- But the stinging defeats he and tions of uranium could not occur. hisruling Social Democratic Party Ogawa said the bucket method have suffered in recent state elec- was used as a timesaver because tions suggest that voters are not A tumultuous week down the it took just 30 minutes compared willing to make even token sacri- with the three hours needed to fices to redress imbalances in the presidential campaign trail pipe the chemicals through the nation’s social contract. vats in the proper procedure. How Germany copes with the Los Angeles Times-Washington Post News Service perception will lead to a real loss in Iowa and N.H.” One of the workers seriously challenge of modernizing its Reinvention represents a familiar plot line in Gore’s announcement will mark the last week of injured in the blast, Yutaka economy will also shape itsneigh- American politics: The once-confidentfront-runner September as the most significantweek to date in the Yokokawa, 54, told police in an bors’ destinies. Asthecontinent’s re-emerges as the self-proclaimed underdog. The campaign, the moment at which the Democratic race interview from his hospital bed largest nation west of Russia, sur- cloistered incumbent suddenly becomes the guy tookonanew shapeand,forGore,thehopeforafresh Friday that the bucket procedure rounded by nine countries and next door. The Washington insider sheds coat and start afterasummer ofmissteps. Butthere was much was used frequently, according to endowed with an economy twice tie, picks up a drawl, and sounds the note of a more than Gore last week to signal an intensifying Japanese news reports. the size of Britain’s, Germany has resentful outsider. presidential campaign. Hospital officials disclosed for become more critical than ever as Last week, hoping to extract his campaign from On theRepublican side, former Vice President Dan the first time Saturday that two an anchor of stability in the heart what one Democrat called “a horrible swamp,” Vice Quayle shuttered a campaign that had appeared other workers, Hisashi Ouchi and z of the continent. President AI Gore tried all three. doomed for months, opening the door slightly for Masato Shinohara, had received As a regional power that, in Gore’s abrupt decision to shift his campaign head- Steve Forbes to emerge as the conservative ofchoice. more than lethal doses of radia- Foreign Minister Joschka quarters from Washington to Nashville, to jettison Ariz. Sen. John McCain formally launched a candi- tion. Ouchi received 17sievertsof Fischer’s words, “prefers to lead his top pollster and to challenge rival Bill Bradley to dacy that had been gaining altitude for weeks, partly radiation, Shinohara received from the second row,)’ Germany a series of debates was part symbol and part sub- on the strength of a best-selling memoir of life in a tenth sieverts, and Yokokawa was has made impressive gains toward stance. The moves reflected not only his concern Vietnamese prison camp. exposed to third sieverts. Seven shedding past inhibitions while about the growing strength of Bradley’s campaign, TexasGov. George W. Bush, maintainingcruising sieverts is considered alethal dose, facing up to historical responsi- but also his belief that his campaign had become speed as the GOP front-runner, announced that his and the exposure standard for or- bilities. In KOSOVO,it dispatched dysfunctional in the hothouse environment of Wash- campaign had scooped up a record $56 million as dinary Japanese citizens is 0.001 peacekeeping troops beyond its ington. third-quarter spending reports were made public. But sievertat atime, accordingto Japa- borders for the first time since the What was equally remarkable about Gore’s an- after proclaiming itself a frugal beer-and-peanuts nese news reports. c Nazi era; it has welcomed more nouncement,however, was the timing ofit all, coming operation, Bush’s campaign also was revealed as Ouchi, 35, was transferred to refugees from the Balkan wars than four months before the first caucuses in Iowa and the perhaps the freest-spending presidential campaign Tokyo University Hospital on Sat- all other European nations com- first primary in N.H. If any further evidence were in history. urday to receive a blood transfu- bined; and it took the lead in pro- needed that the campaign of2000 is operating to aset Of equal significance was Bush’s decision to sion taken from a newborn’s um- moting early European Union ofrulesandapolitical clockneverbeforeseen,Gore’s distance himself from the Republicans in Congress, bilical cord, in a procedure that membership fornew Eastern Euro- effort at reinvention should prove it. sounding a populist note of criticism over their doctors hoped would compensate pean democracies, such as Po- Presidential front-runners usually wait until they budget priorities by saying they should not “balance for his deteriorating abilityto pro- c land, Hungary and the Czech Re- lose a contest before tearing up their script. Gore the budget on the backs of the POO~.” This declara- duce blood. Shinohara, 39, was public. acted on the basis of bad polls, negative news tion of independence clearly rattled Gore and the also listed in critical condition. But the future of its political coverage and slipping fund-raising -the elements Democrats, and one Republican dubbed it Bush’s The Tokaimura accident is be- ambitions, German officials say, that together have been dubbed the “invisible pri- “Sister Souljah moment,”areferenceto Bill Clinton’s ing considered the third worst in will dependon the nation’sability mary,’ that takes place the year before a presidential- attack on a rap singer in 1992. history, after the Chernobyl and to put its economy in order. “A election. Meanwhile,Gary Bauer,thecandidateoftheChris- Three-Mile Island nuclear disas- prosperous Germany is necessary “This is the cycle where the invisible primary has tian right and “family values,” found himself forced ters. However, on Saturday, Japa- to ensure stability notjust at home been treated as more important than the real primary,” to denounce as scurrilo~s’~charges from others once nese officials permitted the last but also beyond our borders,” said said Republican consultant Mike Murphy. “Gore is Michael Stuermer,a foreign policy worried that a devastating loss in the preseason of see PRESIDENT, page 17 see MELTDOWN, page 18 12 THETUFTS DAILY October 4,1999

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It is willbesentshortlytotheCommittee role in the Educational Planning entertaining and original, but on Curriculaforfiutheranalysis.The Committee’s (EPC) investigation breaksno significantground. Jake Committeeon Cuniculaappmvesma- into changing the requirements Scott’s directing is interesting;the jors and minors, and decides what for graduation. He said that the film is energetic, and each scene is new courses should be available at decision should be completely up well laid out in terms of lighting, Tufts. Without their support for to the EPC and the faculty, which music, and composition. Given changesin requirements, Inouye said, has final authority to vote the pro- future opportunities, Scott could the plans will“gonowhere.”Commit- posed change up or down. 7 have intriguing things in store. tee on Curricula chairman Martin “I would be concerned ifthe fun- Plunkett & MaCleane alone has Guterman is avotingmember ofthe damental character of the institu- more than enough to set it apart EPCand hassat inonmeetingsinthe tion changed,” he said, but he later from other outlaw-buddy-period emphasized that many reasonable past. movies .. .ifyoucanthinkofmany. changes could be made without Dady file photo After considering the advice of altering Tufts’ character. Provost Sol Gittleman the Committeeon Cuniculaand mak- ing possiblemodificationstothe pre posals, each academic department will have a chance to review the bo Celts play the Paradise ‘AFRO CELTS A # changes. The EPC will once again a thunderstorm in the theater. receive feedbackbefore it createsthe continued from page 7 The band has a lot of resDect finalizedversion forthefaculty vote. got the crowd hot and sweaty with fortheir Irish roots. Emmerson said Even if the vote is passed, the new that the original 1rish.and Celtic J Complete Bartending Course requirements will only apply to the his frenzied rhythms. A type of Brazilian martial arts musical traditionscome from North J Near Campus next incoming class. J dance known as Capoiera was the Africa. Emmerson says the main For a Fraction of ihe Cost “I think the only way you can of other schools entertainment of choice for the message of the band is that of make a broad claim in representing J National CerrificarionAvailable dancers on stage. The extremely “unity through diversity.” The student interest is by giving them J Handr on Pouring Labs agile and strong young men ex- ethnicitiesand personalities ofthe more choice,” TCU Senator Dan J Tips to get a fun. high paying job! ecuted strings ofjumps and kicks band members may vary, but he Zandman said. in a Riverdance style, performing said, “We are flexible and united in ltappearsasifthe proposalshave this amazing interpretivedance to our personality. The music has a enoughmomentum heading into the a fully synthesized techno beat. transitive element, taking you Tuesday Oct. 12th faculty vote to challenge the special Later, a dancer was challenged in places with visual images it cre- 7:OO pm interest groups on campus and over- person by Moussa Sissokho on ates. However, the greatest forms Ocean Reef Restaurant. come the obstacles presented by the talking drum, which is held of music don’t create their own more conservative thinkers. Never- under the armpit and beat with images, they stimulate personal theless, issues related to acontrover- something that looks vaguely like images and creativity.” Act Now, Space is Limited!! sial diversity requirement and ques- a toothbrush. He played faster TheCDseemsto haveaquality tions concerning the lack of labora- andfaster, calling forthe dancerto that helps people; babies have tory work mandated by the current keep his feet moving at that wild been born to the CD, architects and proposed requirements - pace. have created their masterpieces cwww. universitybartending. corn] among other unresolved issues - On the tin whistle was James whilelisteningtoit,andthealbum - d have the potential to derail the EPC McNally, givingthe music an ethe- has been used by psychiatrists to campaign. Fornow,onlytimewilltell real, mystical feel. He also did an help cure depression. “The big. whether expert negotiation and po- impressive, fast-paced bodhran gest compliment anyone could liticalmaneuveringscanaltertheface solo that, despite technical prob- give me,” Emerson said, “is to let ofthe Tufts diploma. lems, made it sound as ifthere was me inspire them.”

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PLEASE HELP Rocky week for campaigns Cell phone culture booming SPECIAL EGG PRESIDENT therewere Warren Beattyand Jesse PHONES ers are extremely irritated by them. DONOR NEEDED continued from page 11 Ventura. Beatty,ataglitterydinner continued from page 5 “It’s so annoying to be in a $10,000 COMPENSATION in his campaign that he was spend- in Los Angeles, excoriated the “They’re everywhere in Den- coffee shop and hear someone on ing too much time behind closed Democratic Party for abandoning ver. They ring in class, they ring in their cell phone,” James said. It’sa Infertile couple is seeking a doors with a young, female aide. its liberal heritage to worship at the library, movie theaters, and one-sided conversation and you On the Democratic side, Brad- the altar of corporate campaign special woman for anony- even supermarkets.” can’t help but listen. It’s so much ley unveiled a $65 billion-a-year contributions while threateningto Horsch owns a cell phone for mous egg donation. The more distractingthan when people plan designed to move the coun- reinvent himself as a presidential emergency purposes, but never are having anormal conversation.” ideal candidate is a healthy try toward near-universal health candidate if Gore and Bradley leaves it on in public places. She Senior David “Rosie” caucasion, average or above care coverage. The proposal rep- didn’t pay attention. feelsmuch more comfortable hav- Rosenberg doesn’t understand average height, age 20 to resented a risky reaffirmation of Ventura, the Reform Partygov- ing the phone in case she gets a the necessity for cell phones. “No 29. Confidential screening, the federal government’s role in ernor of Minn., found himself on flattire inthemiddleofahighway, one ever sits there and says, ‘I just minor outpatient procedure healthcareafierthedemiseofPresi- the defensive after giving an inter- or if she gets locked out of her have to talk to Rosie right now,”’ required. Compensation for dentclinton’splan in 1994. Italso viewtoPlayboyinwhichhedumped house. he said. time and effort. Please call represented the first installment onorganizedreligionassomething Other cell phone users like the Some people feel that cell phone 1-888-6 17-2953 on Bradley’spromisetorunacam- forthe“weak-minded.” long distance rate that comes with usage is spreading quickly like an paign - and a presidency - of All in all, it was enough to ex- their phone. epidemic. Dunn further expressed boldness and big ideas, not, as he haust even the hardiest ofpolitical Megan Mewhinney,aseniorat his worries by saying, “What does suggested of Gore, timidity and junkies. “The velocity of this is Occidental College, pays $49 a it do to our feeling ofpublic space bite-sized issues. incredible,”saidBillCarrick,aCali- month for500minutesoftime. She when it’s occupied by people en- And for sheer entertainment, fornia-basedDemocraticstrategist. can use those minutes to call any grossed in private conversations?” location in the United States. ‘‘It’s I 1- .-- ‘1 As we get closer and closer to very convenient because I can 2000, will we find that cell phones - - The Daily use it anywhere I want and still get are simply atrend to go out ofstyle EARN UP TO $600/MONTH the free minutes to call long dis- like acid washed jeans? Maybe, [-I [-I Where you tance,” she said. but perhaps we will soon find our- WEpRMwlcTMTlsSUESERIllcLS The Cambridge office of California Cry- Whilesomany people findcell selves accessorizing with our cell obank, Inc, is seeking healthy males read it often. phones to be advantageous, oth- phones. between the ages of 19 and 39 to participate in our anonymous sperm I-- donation program. To qualify, you must be 5’9” or taller, enrolled in or , graduated from a 4-year college/university, and be able to commit for 9- 12 months. Donors are compensated $50.00 for each acceptable dona- tion provided. Hours: 8:OOAM to 6:OOPM Monday-Friday. Call California Cryobank, Inc. at (617)497-8646 to see if YOU aualifv! Please see us ., ~~~ __ I at www.campus24.comlcryobank. I ATTENTION U NDE RG RAD UATE The Freshman Records AND GRADUATE STUDENTS WORLDWIDE are HERE!

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-4-4 German economy struggling More details emerge on Japan meltdown MELTDOWN GERMANY changes needed to revitalize soci- continued from page 11 Among other factors, the taneously, making it impossible continued from page 11 ety and make people more respon- workers Thursday were han- to immediately determine in what “We now realize we should sible for their own welfare. evacuees within a quarter-mile dling an unusually high-grade part of the plant the accident have used reunification as an op- “The whole nation may be re- radius of the uranium process- and potentially dangerous kind had occurred, the Asahi said. portunity to push through reforms united, but it is in a bad mood,” ing plant to return to their homes of uranium without special train- The plant reported the accident needed tomodernizeGermany and says Guenter de Bruyn, an eastern and declared that the area ing or safety procedures. They by fax to Tokaimura officials at prepare the nation for the 21st German novelist whose latest book around the plant is safe and that also allegedly violated even the 1 154 a.m., 61 minutes after the century,” said Wolfgang explores the widespread feelings local crops, livestock and fish company’s secret, timesaving accident occurred, instead of Schaeuble, the Christian Demo- of disenchantment felt nearly a pose no health hazards. procedures by dumping the ura- telephoning authorities.

~ --,. cratic Union IeaderwhowasKohl’s decade after the wall came down. Other troubling details of nium solution from the buckets Even as the nuclear reaction most trusted lieutenant. “But we “Few people are happy about the how the accident could have into aprecipitation tank that held was taking place, officials re- had campaigned on the promise way things turned out and the occurred continued to emerge a large quantity of uranium from portedly spent the extra time pre- that it all could be achieved with- direction they are going.” The this weekend, as a host of other a day earlier, triggering the reac- paring a document in order to out any pain.” Westerners, de Bruyn said, are dis- design and safety procedural tion. comply with a regulation that all Schroeder also promised a bet- gruntled because they resent hav- violations were disclosed that Moreover. once the accident nuclear accidents be reDorted in ter life and thus shirked from mak- ing to subsidize the east with their altered the initial perception that occurred, oficials did not imme- writing, the newspapir said. . . ing a dramatic bid for economic high taxes. And the easterners dis- irresponsible workers alone diately report the radiation leak- reform. During his first months in like the patronizing attitudesthey were to blame. age, so that three firefighters office, he even reversed the mod- encounter among their rich cous- speak about a single German who were sent to the plant ar- est steps Kohl had taken toward ins in the west. people, added De Bruyn. rived without propctive gear Woo hoo! I love reducing the growth of pensions Indeed, one-eighth of Germans “We are still a long way from and were also contaminated, the and sick leave. say they would like to restore the seeing the light at the end of the Asahi newspaper reported Sun- the Daily! -- As Germany confronts the Berlin Wall and the Iron Curtain tunnel ofreunification,” says Rolf day. It was not known how much pressing challenge to streamline that once sundered their nation. Schwanitz, the chancellor’s chief radiation they received. the welfare state and adapt to the “The wall in people’s minds” - adviser on rebuilding eastern Ger- JCO officials were slow to Cipetially at 4 competitive pressures of a global often evoked to describe the dis- many. “Despite all the subsidies respond to the nuclear fission economy, it seems less prepared parity between east and west - that have been provided, the prob- reaction once it began, in part than at any time since reunifica- still remainsso formidable that only lems we face in bridging the gap because all three ofthe factory’s a.m.! tion to undertake the wrenching one in ten says it is correct to remain gigantic.” alarm bells began to ring simul- 0

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Office of the Vice President Presents Dr. Stephen W. Hawking Lecture: Predicting The Future:

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October 12,1999 e.- 12:30-200 p.m. Cohen Auditorium

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Free Tickets for A&S, undergraduate and graduate students available with Tufts I.D. at the Campus Center October 4-8.

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