MENTAL HEALTH at TUFTS Mental Health Training for Faculty Community Members Advocate See FEATURES / PAGE 4

Active Minds at Tufts, university administrators discuss MENTAL HEALTH AT TUFTS mental health training for faculty Community members advocate see FEATURES / PAGE 4

for mental health care A look at art therapy as means of managing emotions, SEE OPINION / PAGE 10 resolving mental health crises see ARTS&LIVING / PAGE 6

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Saturday marked the end of a histor- ic season for the Jumbos, who defeated the Calvin Knights 2–1 to claim their third national title in five years — a feat achieved by only two other schools in the tournament’s 45-year history. In doing so, Tufts completed its first-ever unbeaten season since the program began keeping records in 1946 with a mark of 18–0–3. Tufts bowed out of the NESCAC tournament with a quarterfinal loss to Colby but nonetheless entered the NCAA tournament with confidence. The team benefited from the extra rest it received thanks to its first-round bye. The Jumbos proceeded to down the Stevens Ducks 1–0, the Amherst Mammoths 3–0 and the Montclair State Red Hawks 4–0 to advance to the Final Four. Calvin College progressed to the national title game after beating the University of Chicago in a 4–1 romp, while Tufts saw off the University of Rochester 3–1 to set up a rematch of the 2016 final. The Knights’ trip to the title game marked their fourth

see MEN'S SOCCER, see back page COURTESY BRIAN WESTERHOLT The Tufts men’s soccer team celebrates its Div. III NCAA title following its 2–1 win over Calvin in Greensboro, N.C. on Dec. 1. Kevin Love discusses mental health activism at The New York Times event by Yuan Jun Chee and Anton Shenk “As young men that is what we are taught Executive Sports Editor and Staff Writer to do,” he said. “I was afraid my teammates would think I was weak, that people would Content warning: This article discusses men- think less of me.” tal health. Love, however, noted that his teammates supported his speaking out about his history Five-time All-Star and NBA champion of mental health struggles, explaining how Kevin Love discussed his experience coping senior teammates such as Kyle Korver and with mental health issues at a discussion in LeBron James offered help and thanked Love. Cohen Auditorium on Nov. 29. Moderated by Love also said that current and former players, The New York Times sports columnist Juliet including DeMar DeRozan, Channing Frye Macur, the talk was part of a series of Times- and Paul Pierce, shared their stories with him backed conversations, titled “Get with the since the essay’s publication. Times,” dedicated to exploring issues relevant The talk was followed by a ques- to students. tion-and-answer session in which Love took The event, focused on mental health in questions from the crowd and via video sports and beyond, began with a discus- from other watch parties across the country. sion of Love’s essay published on March 6 in When Ayoub Khadar, a junior, asked Love who The Players’ Tribune. In “Everybody’s Going the one person, dead or alive, with whom he’d Through Something,” Love detailed the role choose to have dinner, Love — who earlier of mental health in his life, including a panic ALONSO NICHOLS / TUFTS UNIVERSITY had alluded to his fascination with Anthony Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love, a five-time NBA All-Star and Olympic gold medalist, attack he experienced just after halftime of the Bourdain’s TV series “Anthony Bourdain: Parts discusses his activism on mental health-related issues with The New York Times columnist Cleveland Cavaliers’ Nov. 5, 2017 matchup Juliet Macur in Cohen Auditorium on Nov. 29. Unknown” (2013–18) — chose the famous against the Atlanta Hawks. chef, who had his own mental health strug- Love told the audience that he “didn’t feel “I was sticking my hand down my throat was having a heart attack and that I was going gles. Love said that he would have wanted to right all day” leading up to the game. He also trying to grab something that wasn’t there. I to die.” see what he could have done to provide sup- described the pressures that existed for him at was panicking, [covered in] sweat,” Love said, Love said that he tried to disconnect him- port to the culinary personality. the time, which included stresses in his fami- describing his panic attack in the Cavaliers self from his emotions, fearing his teammates ly life as well as in his athletic career. locker room. “I’d come to a point where I felt I would see him as “weak.” see KEVIN LOVE, page 2

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Jessie Newman Executive Features Editor identity, antisemitism Constantinos Angelakis Features Editors Emma Damokosh Kenia French by Daniel Nelson Ameenah Rashid Executive News Editor Michael Shames Grace Yuh Sidharth Anand Kevin Doherty Assistant Features Editors Around 60 students on Tufts’ Medford/ Jacob Fried Somerville campus welcomed a rainy first Justin Yu night of Hanukkah at the Mayer Campus Center Sunday in a candle-lighting ser- Tommy Gillespie Executive Arts Editor Antonio Bertolino Arts Editors vice that was as much about the holiday John Fedak Libby Langsner as about American Jewish identity in the Setenay Mufti Julian Blatt Assistant Arts Editors wake of the recent rise in antisemitism. Stephanie Hoechst The ceremony, a 15-year-old outreach Christopher Panella Ruijingya Tang initiative by the Rohr Chabad House at Tufts that has become a tradition fre- Deeksha Bathini Executive Opinion Editor quented by university presidents and the Jesse Clem Cartoonists Maria Fong Tufts Pep Band alike, took place under the Shannon Geary breezeway between the Campus Center Nasrin Lin Lydia Ra and the bookstore because of rain. Rabbi Rebecca Tang Emily Burke Editorialists Tzvi Backman, director of Chabad at Tufts, Carrie Haynes led the ceremony. Backman showed the crowd a 1931 Yuan Jun Chee Executive Sports Editor CHRISTINE LEE / THE TUFTS DAILY Ryan Eggers Sports Editors photograph of an unlit menorah on a Liam Finnegan University President Anthony Monaco helps light a menorah outside the Mayer Campus Savannah Mastrangelo windowsill in Kiel, Germany. Beyond the Center at the Hanukkah lighting ceremony organized by the Rohr Chabad House at Tufts Arlo Moore-Bloom menorah, through the window, a banner Maddie Payne on Dec. 2. Haley Rich with a swastika can be seen, belonging to Brad Schussel Tim Chiang Assistant Sports Editors the Nazi Party’s headquarters in the town. He continued, saying that it was ant: to spread the light, and more than Sejal Dua Jeremy Goldstein Backman read the inscription that the important for the community to celebrate that to not let oppressors get their way David Meyer photographer, Rachel Posner, wife of the the menorah’s light. even if you might be the underdog Josh Steinfink Ethan Zaharoni town’s rabbi, wrote on the picture’s back. Backman spoke about creating light — even if you might be the little guy, “‘Judea dies,’ thus says the banner,” in times of darkness, which was also a the underdog can still win,” Gitlin, a David Nickerson Investigative Editor Backman recited. “‘Judea will live forever,’ major theme at the campus memorial senior, said. Rachel Hartman Executive Photo Editor thus responds the lights.” service for the Tree of Life victims, held The half hour-long ceremony was not Anika Agarwal Photo Administrator Erik Britt Staff Photographers Backman later told the Daily that he at the Granoff Family Hillel Center. all about somber reflection: Tufts Pep Andrea Chavez Allison Culbert had been struck by the photograph’s pre- Then, Backman and Rabbi Naftali Band played Hanukkah-themed music, Mike Feng Kenar Haratunian science. He noted that even though it was Brawer, Tufts’ Jewish Chaplain and and there were latkes and jelly dough- Ben Kim taken before the Nazi Party had seized Neubauer Executive Director of Tufts nuts for attendees. Pep Band President Max Lalanne Christine Lee power, Posner had predicted both the Hillel, both meditated on candlelight Elias Marcopoulos, a senior, conducted Julia McDowell Madeleine Oliver antisemitic violence, and the Jewish per- and memory. the band. Evan Slack severance, that would come. At Sunday’s ceremony, Backman said Marcopoulos explained what the Pep Ana Sophia Acosta Executive Video Editors “It’s before anybody even knew what that the Tufts community seems “proud- Band brought to the event. Annette Key Asha Iyer Video Editor was going to happen [in Europe],” er of their identity, prouder of their “What we primarily function as is a Backman said. Judaism” in the wake of the shooting. group that raises spirit, and this is a quite PRODUCTION Backman connected the 1931 photo- He praised attendees for coming to see spirited event,” Marcopoulos said. “We’re Alice Yoon graph to last month’s shooting at the Tree the lighting. literally lighting the lights for hope. What Production Director of Life synagogue, located in the neigh- “We have to know that we can be con- better way to do that then to have the Pep Aidan Menchaca Executive Layout Editors borhood that Backman grew up in. fident in our identity that we will remain Band with you, who can bring pep to the Daniel Montoya Amanda Covaleski Layout Editors “I saw this [photo] and I thought, ‘This is and we will stand strong,” Backman said. occasion too?” Anna Deck Jordan Isaacs what we’re witnessing here,’” Backman said. “And that confidence is actually displayed Marcopoulos and Backman both said Maygen Kerner “There was an act of antisemitism meant to when we come out and celebrate in an that this was the Pep Band’s 12th year Omeir Khan Isabella Montoya intimidate and to instill fear and to threaten.” open and public manner.” playing at the menorah-lighting event. University President Anthony Monaco In an interview with the Daily, Chabad Senior Zachary Kaplan, who played Katharine Pinney Executive Graphics Editor attended the service to light the shamash, at Tufts Student Board President Ilana the service as a member of the Pep Band Luke Allocco Executive Copy Editors or attendant, candle. In short remarks Gitlin noted the ceremony’s high atten- during his first semester at Tufts and has David Levitsky Caroline Bollinger Copy Editors before he lighted the candle, he spoke dance in spite of the rain. She said attended every subsequent menorah light- Mary Carroll about the photo’s troubling imagery. Hanukkah’s message is important with ing service, reflected on the ceremony. Myshko Chumak Anna Hirshman “[The rabbi’s] photograph reminds recent antisemitic attacks in mind. “It’s one of the most fond memories I Rachel Isralowitz Katie Martensen us of the historical darkness of human “I think the whole message of have about Judaism,” he said. “I think it’s Ali Mintz nature,” Monaco said. Hanukkah at this time is very import- nice to continue doing it in college.” Nihaal Shah Liora Silkes Hannah Wells Jiayu Xu Avni Ambalam Assistant Copy Editors TCU Senate votes to allocate $5,000 to ‘SLUSH Allie Morgenstern

Yuval Wolf Executive Online Editor Ani Hopkins Senior Online Editor Fund’ for student projects Ercan Sen Executive Social Media Editors hear a resolution calling for divesting SLUSH Fund is a Senate-led project Amy Tong by Noah Richter Asli Akova Social Media Editor Assistant News Editor from the firearms industry and consid- intended to set aside money to help Elisabeth Blossom Assistant Social Media Editors Shaivi Herur er Allocations Board (ALBO) funding students seeking to build communi- Asha Iyer Lillian Miller The Tufts Community Union (TCU) appeals and requests. ty at Tufts by offering assistance in Senate met Sunday in the Sophia The Senate heard a supplementa- planning and funding. Members of BUSINESS Gordon Multipurpose Room to discuss ry funding request for a project from Joe Walsh the Senate-led project Students Lifting members of the Senate, who request- see SENATE, page 3 Executive Business Director Up the Spirt of the Herd (SLUSH) Fund, ed $5,000 to the SLUSH Fund. The News Monday, December 3, 2018 | News | THE TUFTS DAILY 3 Senate passes resolution calling for university divestment from firearms industry SENATE think we’re just using Senate’s discre- the university to follow up on this peti- Members of Tufts Students for continued from page 3 tionary power to address that prob- tion from the faculty to divest.” Justice in Palestine (SJP) then the body have said that it is intended lem,” Leong said. Leong believes that calling on the appealed ALBO’s recommendation to build community at Tufts and give The body passed the funding request university to issue a public statement of their funding request. The group individuals not involved with a student by a margin of 22–0–8. on its intentions to divest is integral to had requested $1,150 to pay for three group the ability to put on fun and cre- Next, TCU Parliamentarian Sharif the resolution. speakers to attend a panel on Western ative events. Hamidi, a sophomore, introduced a “I think it would be really great if Sahara and Palestine, but ALBO reject- According to Class of 2021 Senator resolution to the body. Authored by Tufts set [a] precedent for this among ed that request because it felt it did Ayden Crosby, the administration has TCU senators Crosby, Leong and senior our peer institutions by divesting from not have enough information about promised to match $5,000 in contribu- Amrutha Chintalapudi, the resolution the gun industry,” Leong said. the speakers, according to Ma, the tion to the fund. is titled “A Resolution Calling on Tufts After the discussion, the Senate ALBO chair. Several members critiqued the pro- University to Divest its Endowment voted to pass the resolution, 27–0–2. The body voted to confirm funding cess by which the Senate was attempt- from the Firearm Manufacturing Hamidi then informed the body that for the event while bookmarking a ing to fund its own project during the Industry.” all pending resolutions will be post- request for honorarium for the third debate. Class of 2019 Senator Jonah According the resolution, the Senate poned to next semester. “A Resolution proposed speaker despite hopes from O’Mara Schwartz, a senior, noted the “urges the Tufts administration and Calling on Tufts University to Achieve SJP that the speaker would be compen- hypocrisy of the Senate voting on a Board of Trustees to develop a plan to Gender Parity in University Leadership” sated outright. SJP can request com- Senate-backed proposal. divest its endowment from the fire- and “A Resolution Providing a Roadmap pensation for the third speaker once “It’s just weird that we let ourselves arm industry by 2020” and urges the for Future Improvements to Tufts chosen. break these rules but we say for other administration and trustees to “ensure Dining” will be heard on Jan. 21, 2019. Ultimately, the body rejected the people, groups that come in, that they that all future investment decisions are “A Resolution Calling for Unwavering suggested $0 in funding that ALBO rec- can’t,” he said. “It just seems objective firearm-free.” Support for Professor Thomas Abowd by ommended, coming up with its own and weird the Senate keeps feeling we The resolution also calls for a public the Tufts Community Union” has been figure of $1,000 to fund two honorar- can break rules but we have to hold statement on the university’s inten- shelved for an unspecified date in the iums, travel and housing, and a $50 these other groups accountable.” tions to divest entirely from the fire- spring semester, according to Hamidi. bookmark for the unknown speaker. Class of 2021 Senator Sarah Wiener arm manufacturing industry. Before this, TCU Treasurer Izzy Ma, The vote passed by a margin of 20–8–2. criticized the idea of the body funding The resolution cites a March faculty a sophomore, opened the meeting by The body then moved to hear sup- its own projects. vote that urged university administration introducing representatives from Tufts plementary funding requests. “I think we have to hold ourselves to and the Board of Trustees to divest the Student Action (TSA), who appeared A request for $908 was approved for the same standard that we hold groups university’s endowment from companies before the body to contest a previ- JumboRaas to fund a budget for fiscal to,” Wiener said. “I think it can be a involved in the production, distribution ous ALBO recommendation. The group year 2019, which included costumes, really great thing to have in the student and sale of assault weapons to the public. had requested $500 intended to cover makeup and props, as well as $4,418 body … but we have to hold ourselves The faculty vote passed 50–0–4. travel and subsidize costs to send two to cover travel, housing and regis- to the same standard.” Crosby said that the administration senior members to a national con- tration for a national competition in Class of 2022 Senator Tim Leong, needs to follow up on the faculty vote. ference in Chicago; ALBO had recom- Blacksburg, Va. in advocating for the SLUSH Fund, “The 50 members of the faculty mended funding just one. Senate also voted to fund $2,271 to highlighted the ability and need for the voted in favor of urging the Board of After the brief explanation period, Future Histories Literary Magazine for funding request presented. Trustees from divesting from it, so it’s the body funded the conference for a new group funding request. “I think there’s a clear problem to push this agenda of reducing gun two students with $440 by a vote of The meeting closed with various in terms of morale on campus and I violence in the U.S. … and also asking 27–0–3. updates from senators. 4 Features tuftsdaily.com Monday, December 3, 2018 Active Minds at Tufts considers training professors to support students’ mental health by Quinn Tucker Contributing Writer

Content warning: This article discusses mental health.

Active Minds at Tufts, the university’s chapter of Active Minds — an advocacy organization dedicated to prioritizing students’ mental health with representatives at over 450 colleges and high schools — is drawing support from a new demograph- ic: professors. Active Minds at Tufts carries out its mission on two fronts, according to senior Emma Lampropoulos, the chapter’s social chair. The first is through holding events on campus to make students more aware of issues surrounding mental health, such as Mental Health Monologues, which is held annually in the spring semester. The second is the work on which Active Minds at Tufts collaborates with the university’s administration and faculty. “We’re sort of the go-between for students and [the] administration as far as mental health issues that aren’t being addressed well,” Lampropoulos said. In its collaborative work, Active Minds at Tufts recently began an initiative to improve paths of dialogue between ERIK BRITT / THE TUFTS DAILY students, professors and mental health Seniors Emma Lampropoulos (left) and Bri Pastro (right), members of Active Minds at Tufts, pose for a portrait on Nov. 6. facilitators. As academics produce much with professors, and they agreed that of the situation — how it can be hard to “We’re trying to educate them that of the stress that college students are things need to be addressed,” Pastro, a have a conversation with a student — maybe a student isn’t showing up to class, forced to handle, Active Minds at Tufts senior, said. and say they are worried for the student. [not] because they’re lazy, but because believes that faculty members can serve Pastro noted her observation that pro- They’re required to report to Counseling they’re going through a really bad depres- as critical allies in supporting students’ fessors are willing to help students with and Mental Health Service. They don’t sive episode,” Pastro said. mental health. their mental health struggles but that they always [do so], which is an issue … but Sophomore McKenzie Schuyler, who “[Relationships with] profes- do not often know how to react in such sit- they don’t always know how to.” serves as outreach chair for Active Minds sors are definitely an area that can be uations. In response to this inconsistency, Lampropoulos affirmed the chapter’s at Tufts, explained that faculty members improved,” Lampropoulos said Active Minds at Tufts is trying to strength- intent to assist faculty in providing sup- should be taught to embrace a bigger-pic- Lampropoulos and Active Minds at en its relationships with professors in port for students. ture view of mental health. Tufts co-President Bri Pastro have already order to provide them with advice for how “We’re trying to … educate profes- “Professors should be promoting a cul- met with Dean of Student Affairs Mary Pat students who approach them with men- sors. If a student comes to you — what ture where if you need to take a step back MacMahon and Deans of the Schools of tal health-related questions can be better you should do and what language to for your well-being, that’s fine. It’s not Arts and Sciences and Engineering James supported. do,” Lampropoulos said. going to have [a] detrimental effect on Glaser and Jianmin Qu, respectively, to “I think a lot of professors want to According to Lampropoulos and Pastro, your future,” Schuyler said. discuss this new partnership. say something if they notice a student is Active Minds at Tufts is trying to tackle the “We had a conversation with them struggling but don’t know what to do,” latter objective: giving professors the lan- see ACTIVE MINDS, page 5 about issues that we feel are going on Pastro said. “They acknowledge the reality guage they need to help students.

SMFA students discuss artists’ share of proceeds at annual Art Sale by Anton Shenk of fine arts (BFA) student Sophia Feinberg. fied about the idea of SMFA taking 50 per- intentionally chose to offer a piece of art Staff Writer As a result, Feinberg chose not to sell any cent of the profits. It was a learning piece, that was less costly to make into the sale. works through the Art Sale. and even though I really like it, I am more “With the piece that I submitted, I defi- The School of the Museum of Fine “I personally don’t think it serves as the than happy at this stage in my career to nitely feel that I was compensated enough Arts (SMFA) at Tufts hosted its annual Art best way to split profits, but I don’t feel promote my art in a public platform and for my efforts. However, with other pieces Sale this November. The sale featured over like there’s much that can be done about potentially share that work with someone I have created, I am not sure I would feel 600 works from current SMFA students, that. Ultimately, the profits taken by the else who will cherish it in their home or the same,” Pisano said. alumni, faculty, staff and other affiliated school will be used to provide students other institution,” Pisano told the Daily in When asked how the 50–50 split affects artists, according to the director of the with materials,” Feinberg said. an email. artists’ willingness to submit artwork, sale, Monica Manoski. Feinberg said that she is not alone As a student who receives financial aid, both Feinberg and Pisano agreed that art- Manoski, who also serves as the devel- in her opinions, and that while the Pisano appreciates being able to support ists would be more likely to participate in opment officer at the SMFA, noted that 50–50 split is typical of art institutions, the cause. Thousands of works of art are the sale if they received a higher percent- the sale offers far more than a place for artists — including many of her peers — sold at the sale, raising a large amount of age of the profits. artists to display and sell their art. do not believe they are being properly money for financial aid and other priori- “We put so much effort into this art- “Each year, the sale raises around compensated. ties for the SMFA. work and only get half of what it’s worth, $400,000 for financial aid and other cre- “My peers in the art community also “I received various scholarships and which is very frustrating,” Feinberg said. ative resources at the [SMFA],” Manoski find the 50–50 split sort of ridiculous. We other monetary aids from Tufts [and] “Artists also feel personally connected to told the Daily in an email. “Artists [are would appreciate getting a higher percent- SMFA when I got into the school, so from their artwork, so not receiving most of the encouraged] to give back through the sale age of the profits because we are the ones a student of this … perspective, it is nice profits is disappointing.” of their art, [and] the [SMFA] is helping who create the artwork,” Feinberg said. to give back and contribute to something Pisano concurred, noting that revisions foster a culture of philanthropy.” However, Lily Pisano, a third-year BFA I am grateful for in my own college career,” to the compensation system must be But for some artists at the SMFA, the and BA/BS combined degree student who Pisano said. “It is a good way to support made thoughtfully. art sale has been off-putting, as they are sold a $600 sculpture she made in her education and the arts, as well as future “I believe that [the artists’ percentage worried that they are not receiving fair welding class that depicted a head of hair generations of people who have the capa- from sales] would incentivize more stu- compensation for their work. The SMFA made out of bent steel stock, noted her bility to make real change in the art world, dents to submit. However, according to currently takes half of the profits from satisfaction. and in society, by extension.” each sale to fund programming at the “The piece I sold was not [enough] of a Even though Pisano does not take issue see SMFA ART SALE, page 5 school, according to first-year bachelor’s financial burden … for me to be dissatis- with the 50–50 split, she also said that she Features Monday, December 3, 2018 | Features | THE TUFTS DAILY 5 Student artists raise concerns about share of proceeds Quinn Pham Human from SMFA Art Sale Opinions

e are nearing the end of the semester, and I am sitting here, writing my last piece. I think it’s appropriate now Wto talk a bit about how we got here. I’ve always enjoyed writing, but I’ve never felt ownership of my writing. Part of it is how my past education has taught me that what I write must be in response to better literature, while orig- inal pieces had to follow clear guide- lines put forth by teachers. The other part of it is that I did not believe I was capable of completing a writing project. I was afraid of running out of inspiration when I needed it the most or having an opinion that no one liked or not being able to express myself adequately. This column itself was completely unplanned. Initially, I just wanted to appear briefly on an edition of Haruka’s wonderful column, El Centro. Somehow, a slot for columns opened up, and here I am. I was chatting with a friend at brunch today about how I sometimes feel detached from most of the world

SEOHYUN SHIM / THE TUFTS DAILY ARCHIVES and its opinions. I prefer to listen to all The statue of the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts’ mascot, Bessie, is pictured on March 24, 2017. the details and piece together a com- plete picture, to which I then ask myself SMFA ART SALE “We encourage all students to partici- Manoski also said that the Art Sale has “Where do we go from here?” When continued from page 4 pate. The Art Sale is a unique opportunity an educational and professional develop- choosing essay topics, I always go with my other beliefs, I think that the event to have their work seen by hundreds of ment dimension for SMFA students. one through which I can analyze and needs to be approached in a certain way people. Even if their work doesn’t sell, “By participating in the Sale, SMFA stu- over ones in which I would have to give to account for that. I do not completely having their art on view to the public is dents learn professional development — how an opinion. believe that changing the percentages of beneficial,” Manoski said. to talk about their work, how to price it and Then, the friend asked me: “Can you the profit would change the type of work Student pieces are also shown along- how to get it ready to be sold.” Manoski said. really think without having an opinion?” [or] artist registry of the sale,” Pisano said. side other works from world-renowned “Many artists have developed a strong career I thought about it. To really get to the Manoski noted that in addition to mone- artists — such as Sol LeWitt and Louise following by participating in the Sale.” root of that loaded question, we would tary compensation, artists also receive intan- Nevelson — at the Art Sale, according to Ryen Delaney contributed reporting to have to explore what it meant to “think” gible benefits from public exposure at the sale. Manoski. this article. and what it meant to “have an opinion.” More simply, the question forced me to re-evaluate my idea of opinions — an Active Minds at Tufts proposes mental health training opinion, I realized, doesn’t have to be something clear-cut. An opinion can be programs for faculty a simple inclination toward one direc- tion over the other, but an inclination ACTIVE MINDS ing to Schuyler. A majority of respondents According to Lampropoulos, Active strong enough that it alters our cogni- continued from page 4 answered affirmatively in response to a Minds at Tufts is considering several tive processes. Pastro reiterated this sentiment, not- question asking whether they see a discon- options for training professors, includ- For example, two people writing ing her concern for the increasing cul- nect between professors’ understanding ing Kognito, an interactive online training an analytical piece on the same topic ture of stress and pressure that she has of, and students’ experiences with, mental program that educates individuals in sup- could be pulling information from dif- observed on campus. health, Schuyler added. porting students dealing with all sorts of ferent resources and, from that differ- “The ‘Struggle Olympics’ is where peo- “A lot of students don’t want to talk mental health-related issues. ent information, end up with different ple compete [to see] who has slept the to professors because they don’t know if “The deans didn’t oppose it, so we’re conclusions. I wouldn’t normally think least, who has the most work,” Pastro said. they’ll be receptive,” Schuyler said. going to think about [pushing] that of this as an opinion. But then, what “It can be really damaging to people.” Schuyler also attended the Arts and Sciences idea,” Lampropoulos said. “We might part of their brain is pushing them As for the logistics of building up its department chairs and program directors do motivational interviewing with pro- to prioritize certain information over relationship with professors, Active Minds meeting on Nov. 14, where she presented ideas fessors, encouraging them [on] why other information? Is it ever possible at Tufts began by collecting student for a curriculum to train professors on how to they would want to do this. We want to go through life and still think com- data through social media, according to approach students’ mental health. to make a pamphlet they can take pletely objectively, without biases or Schuyler. “Tufts currently offers an optional home with them and even create vid- inclinations? “We recently collected data through training for mental health, but from feed- eos where professors talk about their So I guess I do have opinions. I have a a poll to gauge students’ interactions back, maybe that should be mandatory,” mental health struggles to support lot of opinions, actually, or at least pre- with professors regarding mental health Schuyler said. other professors.” dispositions. I am predisposed to enjoy and what they want their professors to Lampropoulos added that Active Minds Schuyler explained that Active Minds subject matters involving human nature know about the obstacles they’ve faced,” at Tufts presented at the Nov. 14 meeting at Tufts’ next step is to present these ideas rather than those involving plants. I am Schuyler said. in order to garner support for its mental to each department. While the chapter inclined to pick outfits that are light The survey’s findings were widespread. health education proposals. is grateful for the administration’s working on the top and dark on the bottom. I In response to the question, “Do you believe “The goal is to … get the department with them to help students, its members prefer ham over bacon. I enjoy college professors are understanding of students’ chairs on board with us coming in. We do not know how feasible the plan is. more than high school. Some opinions mental health?” 30 percent of students [said], ‘This is who we are. This is what we “It’s going to be tricky,” Schuyler said. others couldn’t care less about — like said ‘no’ while 70 percent were a mixture want to do, and this is why it’s warrant- “I appreciate them giving us the chance to the way I brush my teeth. Some opin- of ‘yes’ and other write-in answers, accord- ed,’” Lampropoulos said. improve this dynamic.” ions, like these columns, seem quite well-received. Some opinions are more outrageous, like my belief that we most likely live in a simulation. TRASHING ONE EGG WASTES Regardless, I am glad that I decided 55 GALLONS OF WATER to take on this column and share my opinions, however jumbled, incoher- ent and unplanned they are. Here’s to another semester full of introspection.

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Evan Zigmond MENTAL HEALTH SPOTLIGHT Out on the Town Art therapy relieves stress, provides creative Walks outlet for expressing emotions ith finals season on the horizon, many of us here by Ruijingya Tang Art Therapy Association. Art therapists ing in a 2015 article. “Art therapy taps at Tufts may feel over- Assistant Arts Editor must also be familiar with the processes into the unconscious, where there is no whelmed by our workloads. of creating art. Besides, these therapists concept of time … Art therapy attempts WI, for one, am a ball of stress this time Content warning: This article discusses usually work under clinical settings, to make the unconscious conscious and of year, and so I’m always looking for mental health. such as hospitals, although some might thus enable a fundamental change in ways to decompress between work ses- also work in private practice, including the client’s thinking,” he wrote. sions. Over the course of the semester, Art, commonly known for its poi- workshops. However, art therapy faces two main I’ve walked in a few different directions gnancy and sentimentality, is often said That being said, despite the word professional and logistical challenges. from campus to blow off steam, and to be healing when used to reflect trau- “therapy” in its name, art therapy is not First of all, there is insufficient con- I’ve been pretty happy with some of the ma or melancholy. However, art in this exclusively designated for people with vincing empirical evidence that testifies sights just a mile or two away from my traditional sense should not be con- diagnosed mental illnesses. Rather, to the efficacy of art therapy. Second, dorm. I’m sharing these with all of you fused with its related derivative: art it is intended for relieving stress of the interdisciplinary nature of art ther- in the hopes that you might try one if therapy. varying intensities, ranging from emo- apy might deter some clients, especially you need a little break. The term “art therapy” was first tional conflicts in daily life to serious adults, from receiving it, due to their The first walk is about two hours introduced in 1942 by Adrian Hill, medical conditions, both mental and lack of confidence in their artistic ability, and features a breathtaking view of the a British artist who had personally physical. Art therapy does so in sev- despite its ultimate purpose of process- Assembly Square skyline in Somerville, benefited from painting and draw- eral ways. It helps clients access and ing emotions rather than creating art. as well as the Mystic River that charac- ing in his recovery from tuberculo- reflect on heavy, complex emotions or Perceived as an constructive way for terizes Medford. To get there, I walked sis. Throughout later decades of the thoughts otherwise difficult to access hospitalized patients to destress, art southeast down Boston Avenue until 20th century, art therapy has gradu- just through words. Since art may allow therapy is offered in several medical I hit Harvard Street, at which point I ally become more professional and for more ambiguity and expressive- institutions in Boston. The Dana-Farber hung a left. From there, I walked a fair defined. Nowadays, art therapy is con- ness than language, it can be helpful Cancer Institute and the Massachusetts bit, observing the quaint cookie-cutter sidered to be a formal, standardized in characterizing overwhelming, sup- General Hospital Cancer Center both homes and the shops along Main Street, practice of clinical psychology that pressed or even unconscious experi- organize art therapy programs to which runs perpendicular to the route. uses creative processes, such as paint- ences. The meditative and physically attenuate cancer patients’ stress and Eventually, I arrived at an overpass, ing, sculpting, making pottery and engaging act of art making itself may sense of isolation. Meanwhile, the with cars gunning it down Interstate 93 weaving textiles, as the means to help also be stress-relieving. Furthermore, Boston Children’s Hospital hosts the into Boston. Walking under the over- its clients reflect and manage their the physical artistic products yielded Creative Arts Program, which features pass led me to a bridge over the Mystic emotions and anxiety. from art therapy can bridge commu- an artist-in-residence program and also River, where I saw a short footpath. The Art therapists are licensed profes- nication gaps between caregivers and offers music therapy. A recent evalua- path took me alongside the river, where sionals in subfields of psychology, such art therapy participants, thus allowing tion shows that the Boston Children’s I was free to sit and observe. This par- as human development and psycho- caregivers to better empathize with the Hospital’s arts program has alleviated ticular section of the Mystic was wide logical and behavioral disorders. To experiences and needs of their clients. the anxiety of both the patients and and powerful, and I loved sitting and become an art therapist in the United Rob Gray, the founder and director of their families. listening to the rushing water. I also States, one must meet the criteria of the College for Educational and Clinical In general, art therapy is a novel and got an impeccable view of Assembly the Art Therapy Credentials Board, Art Therapy in Australia, explained the engaging therapeutic method for men- Square. The skyline tastefully contrast- which includes a master’s degree from power of art therapy to help patients tal stress; however, its efficacy has yet to ed the rushing water at my feet. This is a program approved by the American make sense of their unconscious think- be verified by additional clinical data. a walk worth taking. The second walk also involves water, although this one takes you west to the Mystic Lakes, which are calm for their size. It is 1.9 miles away from Tufts. To get there, I walked down Capen Street near Carmichael Hall, eventually entering a small gate and passing an assisted living center. I popped out at the Mystic Valley Parkway, where I saw another scenic walking path across the street. This one took me along the SHELTER PET Mystic River to the west, until I reached a bridge on my right separating the towns of Arlington and Medford. It isn’t the first bridge on the path, so to make sure you’re at the correct one, look for & FASHION the signs with “Welcome to Arlington” and “Welcome to Medford” on either side of the bridge. Crossing the bridge headed east, I saw yet another walking path on my left. I took it, heading ICON through a large field until I reached a meadow. From here, the lake is visible Amazing stories start in shelters and in all its stunning glory. I cannot stress rescues. Adopt today to start yours. the size of it, with foliage blocking one’s view of the road in all directions. It is also strikingly quiet, so it is a great TOAST 325K+ Instagram Followers place to clear one’s head of work woes. Both walks are great, but this is my personal favorite of the two. Overall, it is important to remember that there are great destinations a short walk from Tufts, and these walks are convenient ways to balance one’s work- load with healthy outdoor time.

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OP-ED Anita Ramaswamy ‘Hi, this is Ears for Peers, how can I help?’ Anita’s Angle

by Anonymous they want someone to just listen to them therapists; we’re just no-strings-attached If I say ‘block- vent and sometimes they want someone friends that are there to listen and help in Content warning: This article discusses to listen to and validate their emotions. any way we can. chain,’ will you mental health, self-harm and assault. Any of these are totally fine and exactly While calls to helplines and crisis cen- what I’m there for. ters across the country have increased read this? “Hi, this is Ears for Peers, how can More than anything else, the most in recent years and even recent months, I help?” common calls and texts we get are people calls and texts to Ears have not seen a sig- he 2018 midterm elections exposed That’s how I start most of my calls as feeling lonely. I think this might be the nificant increase. I don’t think the reason a number of flaws in the U.S. vot- an Ear. Then, my main job is just to listen. biggest issue we can help respond to. If for this is that there aren’t a lot of people ing process. In Palm Beach County, With mental health crises sweeping the you’re feeling lonely, isolated or without on campus who want to talk. I’ve talked Fla., voting machines older than the nation and hitting many universities espe- someone to turn to, we can be that person. to a lot of friends who don’t know I’m an Tvery first MacBook overheated, setting back cially hard, many people might be looking No matter where on the scale your issue Ear that didn’t really know what Ears for election officials by a full day in the race to for support or resources in their communi- falls, Ears is here to try and help. Peers was or mentioned thinking the ser- recount ballots in the state’s disputed U.S. ties. Here at Tufts, the mental health prob- I think a lot of people at Tufts — people vice was good but never feeling comfort- Senate race. We may have surmounted the lem is as relevant as anywhere. While Ears that contact Ears and many that don’t — able calling or texting. I hope we can be hurdle of hanging chads, but today’s elec- for Peers is in no way a replacement for are often just looking for someone to talk better at spreading awareness about our tion infrastructure still seems like a relic of a seeing a therapist or receiving professional to, someone who will actually listen. For availability and making people feel more bygone era. Outdated technology is just one help, it can be a great resource for students me, personally, I sometimes have issues comfortable calling. half of the problem, as it only affects those dealing with a myriad of hardships. I’ve been struggling with that I want sup- The most common feedback I get at who actually turn out to vote. The other half of So far this year, I’ve gotten calls and port on, but I end up not talking to any the end of calls is people thanking me for the country did not even make it to the polls. texts ranging from topics like self-harm, of my friends. I might not want to share validating their emotion, concern or frus- Our voting system faces two main challenges mental illness and assault to topics about because I feel like it’s too personal or I get tration. Ears aren’t professionals, so I can’t when it comes to implementation: security schoolwork or scheduling stress. I’ve had self-conscious that I might be burdening always promise you we will know what to and access. people break down in tears on the phone, them. Times that I do share, it’s not always say or be perfectly helpful. I can promise In terms of security, we are not even nec- and I’ve had people vent about situations helpful. you that we will always try our best to offer essarily aware of the scope of the threat. As we they were frustrated — but didn’t neces- For many different reasons, we might whatever kind of support you need, will saw in 2016’s presidential race, foreign actors sarily feel that emotional — about. The sometimes look around for support and never judge you and will always be glad pose a significant threat to the integrity of main things I do in conversations with not find anyone to lean on. Ears try to be you called. the election process. The Senate Intelligence people contacting Ears is listen to their there in that situation. We get trained on Committee released a report in May show- story, try to understand how they must how to listen and respond in ways that The author is a volunteer for Ears for ing that in 2016, 21 states had their voter be feeling and then actively express that will actually be productive. We’re there Peers. Ears for Peers is an anonymous, registration systems probed by hackers who, I hear them, that I understand how that for anyone, and once you’re done talking student-run support hotline and is open in some cases, were successful in gleaning must be difficult and that I’m very sorry to us and hopefully feeling a little better, from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. every night. Tufts information about voters and even altering they are dealing with that. Sometimes you don’t have to think about us again students can contact Ears for Peers via their registration. Whether or not this hap- people do want advice or help, sometimes if you don’t want to. We’re in no way phone call (617-627-3888), text (617-394- pened in 2016 or 2018 matters far less than 1954) or email ([email protected]). the possibility that it could happen on a much larger scale in our next election as hackers CARTOON become more sophisticated. Election cyber- security experts are generally pessimistic Mental health about our ability to respond, pointing out the numerous vulnerabilities in our election system that has been largely developed pri- vately. Three electoral system vendors alone reach 92 percent of the country’s registered voters. Vox points out that “perhaps nowhere in American life is a private industry’s role so critical, charged with defending a core national security objective, yet so dimly understood by its own government.” Although outdated technology remains a pressing issue today, these companies can respond to the immi- nent threats with flexibility and resources that the government may not have. And if private industry outpaces the government’s ability to innovate and improve election security, they can also improve access to voting through technological improvement. Perhaps it’s time to get Silicon Valley involved. Bradley Tusk, venture capitalist and former political consultant for Uber, thinks he has an answer — blockchain-based mobile voting. He funded a pilot program in West Virginia, where approximately 150 military and overseas individuals voted via a mobile app using blockchain. The trial was largely successful, with only two voters reporting complications in using the app. The company behind the trial is the Boston-based startup Voatz, founded in 2014. Proponents of the idea say that with enough investment in security, startups like Voatz will eventually allow us to vote remotely (and securely) from bed, pre- vent voter fraud and cut costs for the government. Skeptics fear that no electronic voting system could be as secure as the paper ballot. While election security experts have much more nuanced views on how to implement an electronic voting system than I do, the idea seems at least worth a serious shot, if we are able to tackle the two major issues of access and security. But until that investment occurs, blockchain will remain a buzzword used to boost a company’s stock price rather than a viable solution for our electoral system.

Anita Ramaswamy is a senior studying political science. Anita can be reached at BY NASRIN LIN [email protected]. 12 SPORTS tuftsdaily.com Monday, December 3, 2018 Sam Weidner Depth, leadership, offensive prowess WEEKEND SCORES Weidner's Words MEN’S SOCCER (18–0–3) propel Jumbos to third national title Div. III NCAA tournament Rochester (semifinal) 3–1 Changing MEN'S SOCCER Shapiro told the Daily in an email. “Calvin Calvin (final) 2–1 continued from page 1 continues to be an excellent offensive team perceptions such appearance in program histo- with great possession qualities. This Tufts MEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING ry. However, the team has lost all four games team is a much stronger attacking team … MIT Invitational 2nd of 6 uka Dončcic has had a breakout — a stark contrast to Tufts’ 3-for-3 mark in with more offensive weapons. I think both WOMEN’S SWIMMING AND DIVING rookie year thus far, revitalizing championship games. teams were actually stronger than the 2016 MIT Invitational 1st of 8 a Dallas Mavericks fan base that Unlike in 2016, when the first goal of the versions of themselves. This Tufts team has hasn’t had this level of excite- game wasn’t scored until the second over- not had to grind out results under pressure, WOMEN’S BASKETBALL (6–0) Lment since Dirk Nowitzki willed his time period, the Jumbos struck inside two that was the staple of the 2016 group. But team to the 2011 NBA championship minutes on Saturday in Greensboro, N.C. A the 2016 group would have been proud of vs. New England College at Williams 90–34 with a performance for the ages. Dončcicć Calvin turnover in the middle third allowed the defensive performance required of the at Williams 67–41 has created a highlight reel full of lobs Tasker to take the ball up the left wing and 2018 team in the final.” to DeAndre Jordan and stepback threes send a cross into the box. Junior forward On Friday, Tufts defeated the University MEN’S BASKETBALL (2–4) that make Atlanta Hawks fans cry. Joe Braun, who was heavily marked, was of Rochester Yellowjackets (16–3–2) in a at Babson 73–94 His fast start has left many confused unable to convert, but the ball fell kindly resounding 3–1 result. The Jumbos swarmed vs. Salem St. at Babson 84–90 as to why the Hawks traded away the to sophomore midfielder/defender Calvin the Yellowjackets from the opening whis- rights to Dončcicć to get Trae Young, or Aroh who was on the edge of the box. The tle, applying constant attacking pressure ICE HOCKEY (3–4) even why the Suns passed on him for Glastonbury, Conn. native hit the ball on and snuffing out any counterattacks. In the Deandre Ayton. Doncčicć was coming the volley, which was deflected into the 21st minute, Braun’s bouncing shot forced at Williams 6–2 at MIddlebury into the draft as one of the most highly left side of the net to give Tufts an early senior goalkeeper Patrick Conway into a div- 2–6 accomplished and highly rated players advantage. ing save. Sophomore midfielder Travis Van in recent memory. He was the youngest Just before the half-hour mark, first-year Brewer took the resulting corner, which was MEN’S SQUASH (2–3) player to ever win EuroLeague MVP, defender Ian Daly’s long throw bounced in the Jumbos’ second of the game. His well- at Middlebury 1–8 playing in a professional league that has the box and was not cleared by the Calvin placed corner kick fell in the middle of the box, at Williams 2–7 more athletic and experienced players defense. The ball found its way to junior where Braun used his 6-foot-5 frame to his than any college conference. midfielder Zach Lane, who dove to head advantage and headed the ball into the goal. WOMEN’S SQUASH (2–2) Yet, despite all of these accomplish- the ball into the back of the net, putting The Yellowjackets responded by pulling at Middlebury ments, he still faced the same clas- Tufts up 2–0. While the play highlighted out all the stops to find an equalizer. All- 0–9 at Williams 1–8 sic criticisms that all European play- the Jumbos’ aerial strength, it also exposed American senior midfielder Bryce Ikeda ers entering the league face. People the Knights in a defensive breakdown, used his trademark long throw to put the throughout this season,” Braun said. “We’ve claimed that he wasn’t athletic enough, as sophomore goalkeeper Chris Morrish ball into the Tufts box several times, testing had a lot more success with imposing our that he wouldn’t be able to keep up with failed to secure the ball when it bounced the defense and forcing frantic clearances. tactics on the opposing teams’ defenses as the pace of NBA play. It has become a in front of him. Instead, Morrish expect- The Jumbos did well to defend the play, far as spreading the ball out wide or getting tired old comparison, as literally every ed support from his defenders that did not however, after preparing for it after their it to my feet. But another difference is our European player runs into it. come, allowing Lane to exploit the mistake quarterfinal victory. strength on set pieces, and it showed this For some reason the Atlanta Hawks’ to double Tufts’ lead. The Jumbos doubled their advantage weekend. When you get a set piece, a lot of general manager, Travis Schlenk, felt “We set the tone in the first 15 minutes early in the second half on a quick counter- it is just the hunger, will and belief that you more comfortable going away from the where we were super physical, and they attack, orchestrated by a long ball played to can get your head on the ball.” recommendations of most scouts and couldn’t really hang with us,” senior goal- Braun. Braun found First Team All-New The team will graduate four seniors in choosing a player fresh off a second half keeper and co-captain Conner Mieth said. England junior midfielder Gavin Tasker Weatherbie, Mieth, defender Jackson Najjar of his first season at Oklahoma filled “This allowed us to have some leeway to streaking down the center of the pitch, and midfielder/forward Jarod Glover, who with shooting struggles. work with in the first half because they as Tasker received the pass and fired a committed to Tufts before it won its first It’s interesting to look at why scouts were a little bit shell-shocked, and we used left-footed shot into the goal. NCAA title in 2014. and general managers still hold so many it to our advantage to get two goals in.” Tufts sealed the win 11 minutes later “When the seniors got recruited, we of these biases. Some people might Calvin was awarded a penalty in the with a third goal to put the game out of thought we’d be coming to a middle-of- think that because basketball isn’t as 50th minute after sophomore defender reach. Despite having numbers in their the-pack NESCAC school,” Weatherbie big of a sport in Europe, then the best Biagio Paoletta pulled down an attack- defensive end, the Yellowjackets were said. “Four years later, we have two nation- athletes might be more likely to play a er in the box. Junior midfielder Hunter unable to convincingly clear, and the ball al championships. I think it’s a testament more popular sport like soccer. Others Olson stepped up to the spot and buried ricocheted into Braun’s path. The First to all the guys who graduated before us might try to claim that the European a shot past Mieth. Down just a goal with Team All-American assisted junior mid- who built up the program. We’re just really leagues don’t offer as much develop- 40 minutes to play, the Knights pushed fielder Zach Lane, who placed his shot past happy to continue it, and there’s just no ment or competition as in the United increasingly hard for the equalizer. a hapless Conway. better way to go out.” States. Lastly, there are the vast number “Calvin is a great side, really well- In the 72nd minute, Ikeda’s cor- According to Shapiro, the seniors played of comparisons to European busts that coached and with a lot of great individu- ner allowed junior forward Aidan Miller pivotal leadership roles throughout the happen every year. Recent examples al players,” Mieth said. “Every time they to head home, narrowing the deficit to Jumbos’ record-breaking campaign. like Dragan Bender get talked about, came down it was super dangerous. For the two goals. However, the Jumbos were well “It was a magical season,” Shapiro as do older players like Darko Miličcicć, 40 minutes after they scored, it was defi- ahead by then, as the clock ran out on the said. “To go undefeated against our sched- and fans get terrified every year about nitely a battle. Guys were flying all over the Yellowjackets’ title ambitions. ule is pretty remarkable. It is a great group repeating the same mistake. place, getting stuck in, putting their bodies Senior defender and co-captain Sterling who committed to working as hard as pos- It often feels as if general managers on the line, making tackles and winning Weatherbie highlighted Tufts’ depth as one sible to achieve success for Tufts soccer. It make their decisions more for the sake of aerial balls.” of its greatest assets. The Jumbos had 21 is a relatively young group with 16 [first- appealing to their fans than making deci- Calvin mustered seven shots in the different players see playing time in the years] and sophomores and those young sions based on what they actually think. remainder of the second half, forcing three championship game, compared the the guys grew up quickly, assumed big roles, A few cherrypicked examples have saves from Mieth, while Tufts managed just Knights’ 13. Meanwhile, the Jumbos had took on real responsibility and played a created an entire perception of players two shots in the same stretch. Nonetheless, nine different goal scorers during the huge part … their urgency and drive real- from Europe, even though busts seem to the Jumbos withstood the Knights’ pres- course of the NCAA tournament after fail- ly pushed the group forward for the last come just as frequently out of America sure before storming the field when the ing to score any goals in its 2017 tourna- [six] weeks of the season. It was a fantastic and the NCAA university system. Donči ć clock hit triple zeros. ment appearance. group to coach; they wanted to work, they has come out strong this year, and “The [matchup] was the same, but both “I think we were able to score because loved training and competing and they love players like the Chicago Bulls’ Lauri teams evolve and change,” Tufts coach Josh we stuck to the game plan that we’ve had each other.” Markkanen and New York Knicks’ Frank Ntilikina from past drafts are making a name for themselves, as well. 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Sam Weidner is a junior studying math- ematics. Sam can be reached at samuel. [email protected].