Thursday, March 3, 2011 TheXXVI Daily Free Press Year xli. Volume lxxxi. Issue . www.dailyfreepress.com [ The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University ] The MUSE Campus & City Sports SO FRESH, FLOWER POWER: Dog eat dog world: Weather W. hockey takes Today: Sunny, High 26 SO SHEEN: Preview for BU production of Tonight: Clear, Low 12 Looking back on on Northeastern Tomorrow: 35/29 page 7 “The Vagina Monologues” page 12 the actor’s glory days page 3 Data Courtesy of weather.com SJP responds to Israel Peace Week with protests, speakers Executive VP

By Amelia Pak-Harvey Mercurio to end Daily Free Press Staff

Countering last week’s Israel Peace Week, BU legacy after Students for Justice in Palestine is hosting Is- rael Apartheid Week bringing a number of speakers, including the former legal advisor 38-year tenure to the Palestinian Liberation Organization, to Boston University. By Chris Gambon The week aims to “educate people about Daily Free Press Staff the nature of Israel as an apartheid system,” according to the Israeli Apartheid Week web- Boston University Executive Vice Presi- site. dent Joseph Mercurio announced Monday Chapters of SJP from other Boston that he would resign his post, signaling a schools, including Northeastern University, close to a 38-year career at BU. Tufts University and the University of Mas- Describing his decision to end his tenure at sachusetts, Boston are also participating in BU, Mercurio said it was a personal decision the week . that he came to with relatively little debate. “The point is to show the apartheid-like “There was nothing very complicated conditions that are occurring in the occupied about it,” Mercurio said in an interview with territories and within Israel itself,” said SJP The Daily Free Press. “This is just the right President Ian Chinich, a second-year gradu- STACEY RUPALO / DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF time to do it. I’m young enough and I’ve got ate student. A model of the wall in Israel was showcased by Boston University Students for Justice in creative ideas I want to move forward with.” Chinich, who said he has worked with the Palestine at the George Sherman Union Link on Wednesday. Mercurio said he is looking forward to International Solidarity Movement in a trip to response to BU’s second Israel Apartheid a wall, but I guess some crazy rumor start- moving into the world of commercial busi- East Jerusalem and the West Bank, said the Week, Chinich said. ed in Students for Israel and they sent us a ness. week aims to shed light on injustices against “There hasn’t been enough understanding threatening email that told us not to make it, “I wanted to move out of institutional the Palestinian people. of the issue in both academia and in the U.S. and that it would incite hatred on campus,” work,” he said. “I want to invest in the cre- Palestinians are treated as second-class in general,” said College of Arts and Sciences Chinich said. ative ideas and opportunities that presently citizens within Israel, with restrictions akin junior Jarib Rahman, an SJP member. “We would like to emphasize that we are surround me.” to South Africa’s former apartheid govern- “We feel that it’s important that students not demanding that SJP refrain from express- Mercurio’s tenure at BU, while memo- ment, he said. get to know more about what’s really going ing the substance of your opinions,” BUSI rable, allowed him very little time to pursue “Communities are separated by walls and on there because a lot of people seem to have wrote in their email. “In fact, we are demand- these kinds of creative opportunities, he said. will eventually become ghettos and there is the incorrect idea about what’s going on over ing nothing,” “As a leader at BU, your time isn’t your a great disparity in water supply between there.” “We decided that because they were own,” Mercurio said. “Your nights and your Palestinian areas that badly need water and The SJP constructed a miniature wall in threatening us and because they were so weekends aren’t your own.” Israeli areas with swimming pools and green front of Marsh Chapel on Tuesday in protest scared of the wall, that we were going to Mercurio will resign his postion on June lawns,” Chinich said. of the “apartheid wall.” 30, while remaining on in advisory capacity Last week’s Israel Peace Week was a “We originally weren’t going to make Apartheid, see page 2 until September. BU will not attempt to fill the position of executive vice president of the university, Mercurio said. The administration will in- Organization raises awareness on domestic violence stead go through reorganization. One of the more notable projects Mercurio By Emanuelle Honnorat Active men have very important roles in Jane Doe Inc. hopes to create more Daily Free Press Staff worked on while at BU was the development society today, from being involved as a fa- branches and expand across the country, but of the Student Villiage. ther, to leadership or even through volunteer first want to focus on local communities and “It was something that we worked on for To promote awareness against sexual work as a sport coach, Norberg-Bohm said. on solidifying the regional impact before 12 to 14 years,” Mercurio said. “I think some- abuse and domestic violence, men have been “When the boy isn’t doing well on the moving nationwide, Norberg-Bohm said. thing that really benefits students, and some- asked to wear white ribbons in honor of the field, he shouldn’t be called a girl,” he said. The organization chose the month of thing that BU can be proud of.” “Massachusetts 2011 White Ribbon Day” on “There needs to be shifting in a frame of March for the campaign because Interna- Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore said Thursday. conscious; this is targeting men who want to tional Women’s Day takes place on March 8, while Mercurio will be missed by university The White Ribbon Campaign, held from help.” Norberg-Bohm said. administration, he admires Mercurio’s deci- March 4 to 11, organized by the Men’s Initia- The White Ribbon Campaign, an interna- “In our field, October is the month dedi- sion. tive for Jane Doe Inc., is meant to target men tional movement, began in the United States cated to domestic violence awareness and “I’m very happy for him,” Elmore said. who are “ready to help” and see a change in in Massachusetts with Jane Doe Inc. in 2008 April is the month dedicated to sexual as- “He will be missed, he is someone who really attitude of men toward women, said event and is the only campaign held in the United States. Ribbon, see page 4 coordinator Craig Norberg-Bohm. Mercurio, see page 9 SED club rails against ‘r-word’ BRINK!

By Alex Nawar “A lot of times, these people are judged Daily Free Press Staff and lumped together as a whole and that is simply not the case,” Manning said. “The in- Students from the School of Education’s dividuals with special needs whom I have got- Exceptional Educators club will be speaking ten to know are utterly unique and incredible out against the use of the word “retarded,” in in entirely different ways.” everyday speech in the club’s “Campaign to The campaign allows those who care about End the ‘R-Word’ Week.” special needs students to speak on their be- Joining forces with Boston University’s half, she said. Community Service Center to sell T-shirts, “Unfortunately, it is often that those with hold an open mic night and provide a dinner special needs cannot defend or advocate for banquet to raise awareness about the r-word, themselves,” Manning said. “It is our respon- the club, which is dedicated to helping spe- sibility to do this.” cial-education students, will raise money for SED sophomore and Exceptional Educator Autism Speaks, an organization supporting member Kimberly Hartel said, with the cam- autism research. paign, the group hopes to make students real- SED sophomore and Exceptional Educa- ize that the r-word can be hurtful. tor member Jeanne Manning said her work “This campaign isn’t about pointing fin- with special-education students has made her gers and saying, ‘you’re wrong,’” Hartel said. understand the importance of recognizing dis- “It’s about raising awareness. We’re hop- abled persons individually. ing people will think twice about using the r-

MICHAEL FERRUGIA / DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF School of Management senior Lucas Dunn flips his skateboard in Marsh Chapel Plaza R-word, see page4 Wednesday. 2 Thursday, March 3, 2011 BUSI member: ‘I think it’s really important to show both sides of the story’

Apartheid: From Page 1 whether sensationalism, politicized members handed out flyers while cation senior and BUSI member Precipice,” featuring the former slogans, and other forms of nega- calling for peace. Arielle Adler, who was handing out legal adviser to the PLO, Dianna tive and grandiose propaganda are “I think it’s important to remem- flyers near the SJP’s wall. Buttu, in the Photonics Center. build it, because students here fitting for the academic integrity ber that Israel’s main objective, just “I think that it’s really important Also on Thursday, BUSI mem- should see the wall,” Chinich said of Boston University,” the BUSI like the Palestinians want, just like to show both sides of the story.” bers will gather at Marsh Chapel at of the email. email continued. the Israeli want, is everybody just For Thursday, SJP will have a 3 p.m. to “show support for Israel,” “We ask that you consider Nearby, BU Students for Israel wants peace,” said School of Edu- lecture entitled “Palestine on the according to a BUSI email.

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Feb. 25 to March 1. people who may have the measles “Although we believe a limited in the Boston area, according to the On Monday night, police number of people may have been Boston Public Health Commission. officers witnessed an argument exposed, we encourage our entire UMass-Boston officials were at the intersection of Walkhill campus community to take precau- informed Monday by the professor, Street and American Legion tions,” the statement said. who is in his late forties. Highway. A car, which had keys The university, under the ad- Patrick Day, the vice chancel- left in the ignition, was stolen by visement of the BPHC, has urged lor for student affairs, and Kathleen a 15- year-old girl on Feb. 27. all those who have been exposed, Golden McAndrew, the assistant The owner of the car saw it and and who have not received immu- vice chancellor for student affairs, confronted the girl. 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Measles is caused by a vi- for breaking and entering at The statement also urged people rus that is spread through the air and 61 Tremont St. in Brighton on who believe they may have been is very contagious,” the statement Tuesday at 4 p.m. Witnesses said exposed to get a measles, mumps said. “We’ve been working with the a black man with a brown jacket and rubella vaccination if they have Boston Public Health Commission and a white hat tried to enter the to take steps to minimize the risk basement. Upon inspection, the of illness in any persons who may Measles, see page 10 officers noted a broken window, a fractured door frame and a broken bed frame. The suspect was arrested for willful and mali- Alcohol in moderation may have House pushes cious destruction of property and attempted breaking and entering. positive effect on health, study says for temporary

Extreme prank calling By Cassandra Chernin levels of which can be evidence toral fellow Susan Brien. The East Boston police Daily Free Press Staff of heart disease, according to the While moderate drinking is as- cuts in federal department has received two re- study. sociated with the lowest mortal- ports claiming victims have been Having a beer or a glass of The impact of alcohol on heart ity rates in alcohol studies as well spending called by an unknown person wine after work keeps your heart disease should now center “on how as promoting circulation and so- demanding money for kidnapped healthy, but drinking in excess can to integrate this evidence into clini- cial ability, according to the study, By Chelsea Diana Daily Free Press Staff relatives. cause heart disease, cancer and de- cal practice and public health mes- binge drinking can cause increased pression, according to a new study The first victim, on Feb. 25, sages,” Ghali said in an article in depression and a shorter lifespan. The House of Representatives spoke to an unknown Hispanic published in the British Medical the British Medical Journal However, Boston University Journal. voted to cut $4 billion in federal man who said he had her son and “With respect to public health students said that most college stu- spending over a two-week period needed to send $600 to Puerto The study, led by University of messages there may now be an im- dents wouldn’t be able to follow Calgary professor William Ghali, on Tuesday. Rico so he would be safe. After petus to better communicate to the the guidelines of moderate drink- The Senate promised to ap- calling her sons she realized it found that subjects who consumed public that alcohol, in moderation, ing suggested in order to reap the alcohol moderately were 14 to 25 prove the bill quickly so it could was a farce. may have overall health benefits benefits. be sent to President Barack Obama On Feb. 27, another victim percent less likely to develop heart that outweigh the risks in selected “Absolutely not,” said Katrina disease than subjects who did not straightaway in order to prevent a received a call from a Spanish- subsets of patients,” Ghali said. Bossotti, a freshman in College of government shutdown once financ- speaking person who threat- drink at all. “Any such strategy would need to Arts and Sciences. “Students aren’t The researchers reviewed the ing ends on Friday. ened, “We have your family and be accompanied by rigorous study capable of having one drink.” The bill, approved by a vote girlfriend” and demanded money. effect of alcohol consumption on and oversight of impacts.” “No, because the peer pressure 21 different biological markers of of 335 to 91, lasts until March 18 When the suspect could not tell Moderate drinking is considered to drink is large,” said Naeal Abu granting little time for the House specifics, the victim hung up and heart risk and found that men and to be up to one glass of an alcoholic Speitan, a freshman in CAS. “Ev- women who consumed moderate and Senate to come to an agreement called the police. beverage for women and up to two eryone is saying just one more, one about how much to cut for the rest amounts of alcohol increased their glasses a day for men, according to more.” levels of the healthy type of cho- of the fiscal year that ends Sept. 31. They must have T Mobile an accompanying paper published The White House and Senate On Sunday around 11 a.m. a lesterol, known as high-density li- by University of Calgary postdoc- poprotein, and lowered fibrinogen, Alcohol, see page 9 had offered an $8 billion cut in fed- 15-year-old boy was robbed and eral spending to extend the decision assaulted while waiting for the until March 30. However, Speak of bus to take him to church at the the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, intersection of Warren and Craw- ‘Vagina Monologues’ raise awareness for V-Day did not agree. ford Streets. He told officers that “We’ve made a number of sug- while talking on the phone with By Sydney Shea gestions to the Republicans that it his mother, three men walked Daily Free Press Staff would be better to have a longer pe- up to him, knocked the phone riod of time to fund the government out of his hands and demanded, Female theatre troupe Athena’s on the long term,” said Senate ma- “Don’t even think about picking Players is giving Boston University jority leader, Democrat Harry Reid that up!” The suspects then stole students a chance to take a peek to The New York Times. “They’ve his phone, punched the victim in into the raw tales of the female rejected that.” the mouth and ran away. Officers experience this weekend with its The two-week extension was found the suspects and placed performance of “The Vagina Mono- approved by 231 Republicans and them under arrest. logues.” 104 Democrats, while six Republi- The performances, which will cans and 85 Democrats opposed the The stair master be held in the Law Auditorium on bill. Republicans said the two-week Officers witnessed people in Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at extension was created to avoid con- a car attempting to drive down 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., will support V- flict and provide more time to agree stairs in East Boston on Sunday Day, a global movement that aims on a way to budget the remaining at 1 a.m. The suspect’s car would to end violence against women. fiscal year. not move down the stairs and a This year, V-Day’s Spotlight Republicans are hoping that by witness told the officers, “Talk campaign will benefit the women keeping the time frame short, Dem- to them! They need help!” The and girls of Haiti after last year’s ocrats will be more likely to accept officers then removed the driver earthquake. the proposed $61 billion spending from the car and realized that he “This show touches on a bunch cuts approved by the House last was drunk. The suspect did not of themes within one universal month. know where he was or that he message of the female experience,” “It is clear that the Senate needs had tried to drive his car down said College of Arts and Sciences more time, so this short-term con- the stairs. He was arrested with senior Sarah Sullivan, director of JUN-HEE CHUNG / DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF tinuing resolution will provide an operating under the influence. College of Communication freshman Chelsea Roberts performs a teaser Athena’s Players and the “Vagina additional two weeks while cutting of the “Vagina Monologues” at the “Haiti: One Year Later” event at the Monologues.” Howard Thurman Center Monday. Monologues, see page 5 Cuts, see page 8 4 Thursday, March 3, 2011 International Women’s Day ‘Vagina Monologues’ to help spotlight will take place on March 8 campaign for women more often associated with low- help stop domestic violence. ibbon From Page 1 R : er-income communities because “I just don’t think it will ac- it takes places more “outside,” complish much. Either you’re a and girls of Haiti sault. We chose in between Norberg-Bohm said, domestic wife beater or you’re not,” said in order not to have an either-or violence also takes place in high- Tyler Murray, a junior in the Col- Monologues: From Page 3 junior Alia Gilbert, co-assistant stance,” Norberg-Bohm said. er income households but more lege of Communication. director. “Also, the international day often in “private.” “A lot of domestic violence is Social activist and feminist Eve “Each year, Eve Ensler creates for the elimination of violence “If there’s ever been a ques- caused by drug abuse and alco- Ensler created “The Vagina Mono- a new monologue that she adds against women is on Nov. 25 tion about why men must take holism and if someone’s addicted logues,” a performance composed into the show,” Gilbert said. “The and we can’t really sponsor that seriously their responsibility to to that kind of stuff, they prob- of 16 monologues based on the idea is to get the audience active date like the other countries do help change the culture in which ably can’t help it.” playwright’s interviews with more and inspired.” because Thanksgiving usually violence against women exists, “I think that having men take a than 200 women of all ages and The monologues feature stories falls around that time and no one the names of the recent domes- pledge to end domestic violence backgrounds. about women of all ages. would pay attention.” tic violence homicide victims and sexual assault isn’t really go- Each year’s themes are contro- “My monologue is called ‘The One out of four girls and one provide the answer,” said Mary ing to do anything,” said Chrissy versial and focus on issues that af- Flood,’” said College of Commu- out of six boys experience sex- Lauby, executive director of Jane Saniuk, a senior in the College of fect women, Sullivan said. nication sophomore Jean Marie ual assault by the time they are Doe Inc., in a press release. Arts and Sciences. “Sexual assault, birth, misogy- Downey. “I play a 75-year-old teenagers, and one one-half of “We are also alarmed by the “The people who are taking ny and victim versus survivor are woman talking about the first time households experience domestic significant increase in demand this pledge are probably not the all major themes,” Sullivan said. she was ever aroused.” violence, Norberg-Bohm said. for support and services reported people who would be commit “The spotlight piece is about what The monologue makes the au- This is measured on the inter- by JDI’s sexual and domestic vi- domestic violence anyway. If life is like today in Haiti, espe- dience think about sexuality in a national scale as well. olence members throughout the you’re a bad person, you’re a bad cially in a gender-based context. different way, Downey said. “Research shows it varies Commonwealth,” Lauby said in person and you’re probably not There had been an increase in “It’s really important because more or less by different cultures the release. going to take a pledge.” sexual violence in Haiti, which is you don’t think about women any but not necessarily in a religious However, Boston University Gov. Deval Patrick will stand not uncommon after a natural di- older than our moms having sex. way,” he said. students said they believe that as the honorary chair for the 2011 saster.” But old people do have sex.” Although domestic violence is the campaign will not do much to White Ribbon Day Campaign. Sullivan emphasized how the Margarita Diaz., a CAS sopho- performance has a profound im- more, said her monologue deals pact on the audience each year. with rape in strife-ridden coun- “There are moments of hope tries. Club campaigns to ‘make students and moments of sadness in each “My monologue is called ‘My of the monologues,” Sullivan said. Vagina was my Village,’ and it’s “It really takes seeing the whole about a girl who was subject to a realize that the r-word can be hurtful’ show to see the plethora of experi- rape camp in Bosnia,” said Diaz. ences in a woman’s life.” “Rape was used as a tactic of war, R -word: From Page 1 Nowak said that most students “The Campaign to End the Members of Athena’s Players and hundreds of thousands of girls who use the r-word are unaware ‘R-Word’” culminates in a din- said they each have their own per- were raped.” CAS sophomore Kaitlin Bresee word to joke around and rag of its effect on other people, but ner banquet on Tuesday. sonal reasons for being involved said her monologue is one of the on their friends.” her work with disabled students Manning is helping coor- in show. few that portrays men in a positive Hartel said that using the r- made her realize the word’s hurt- dinate the banquet, which she “My older sister was in a pro- light. word when re ferring to those ful side effects. said will feature speakers from duction at her university when I “My monologue is about a girl with intellectual disabilities is “I would say that when indi- awarenss groups such as Autism was in high school,” said School who thinks that her vagina is so actually politically correct. viduals use the word ‘retarded,’ Speaks and the Special Olym- of Education junior Lizzie Kron- ugly that she pretends other things “We just want people to be they may not even be thinking of pics. bergs, co-assistant director of the are there,” Bresee said. “She meets aware of the negative connota- those with disabilities and how it “We are excited to have speak- production. this guy who seems normal, but tion the word has taken on and could offend them,” Nowak said. ers who are personally invested “It changed my life and I was actually likes to revel in vaginas, ask them to think twice before “The biggest challenge is try- in promoting respect for those inspired. I have a completely dif- so she starts to feel beautiful.” throwing it around,” Hartel said. ing to get others to change their with special needs, and who can ferent view of my body. It was just Over the years, “The Vagina CAS senior Katrina Tomecek habits and mindset towards the bring a personal element to this a crazy, magical experience,” Kro- Monologues” has built a strong said that while she had never word itself, and really under- effort,” Manning said. nbergs said. following at BU. heard of the campaign, she never stand how one word can hurt The banquet will be an op- The performance tends to bring “I’ve seen it here every year, uses the r-word. others.” portunity for members of the up touchy themes, she said. and when I leave, I’m suddenly “I don’t think it’s appropri- CAS freshman Gaby Car- Exceptional Educators and oth- “One of the reasons why I re- aware and proud of my vagina,” ate,” Tomecek said. doso said that even when she ers to express what the campaign ally love this play is because it said Kathy Kirch, a University “I think when people use it, it knows other people mean no of- means on a more personal level, gets people talking,” Kronsberg Professors Program senior. makes them look immature. You fense, hearing the word used in Manning said. said. “We’re having a talk after “I think it’s a fantastic idea never know when someone has a a deragatory manner still hurts “Overall, we are encouraging each show so the audience can because it’s a different kind of family member who is retarded her because she has a disabled a night of conversation, asking speak with the directors and cast perspective,” said CAS senior or might be offended.” younger sister. people to take the time to evalu- members.” Chelsey Eccleston. “It’s every- SED sophomore and Excep- “It’s not like I’m going to get ate the level of respect they have The V-Day movement has had thing that a woman can relate to in tional Educator secretary Emily mad,” Cardoso said. “But it still or show individuals who have a large impact on the annual play, hits me.” special needs.” said College of Communication some way.” 6 Opinion Thursday, March 3, 2011 5 Big Poppin’ The Daily Free Press The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University The American cookie jar 41st year F Volume 82 F Issue 26 Josh Cain Editor-in-Chief spot the pack of small children from afar. didn’t need 10 boxes of these sugar-coated, Saba Hamedy, Managing Editor Five or six little girls are approximately trans-fat filled disks of diet-busting goodness, Chelsea Feinstein, Executive Editor 50 feet away. All dressed alike, they are but justified their spending on the fact that they Chris Gambon, Campus Editor Suzanne Schiavone, City Editor bubblyI and chatty. I rabidly charge at them with were doing it for the precious (or in my case, wild eyes and a frothing mouth, money clutched quasi-cute) children. Annie Maroon, Sports Editor Megan Riesz, Opinion Page Editor tightly in my paws. I have spotted my prey: a The opportunity to become a saleswoman carton filled with small purple boxes. “Give me at such a young age taught me a lot of lessons Michael Cummo, Michelle Simunovic, Lauren Dezenski, Layout Editor all of your Samoas!” I manage to choke out. about life, many of which parallel things I am Sandra Hartkopf, Photo Editors Yes, it is Girl Scout cookie huntin’ season. learning today. For example, I found out that Valerie Morgan, Office Manager One of the becoming the top-seller of cookies for your Kathryn Palkovics, Advertising Manager Brownies in- troop had nothing to do with skill or market-

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As if I was a Tagalong. ners’ outlandish protest methods and abhor- But that simply isn’t practical, while a ver- STEPH in the backroom Girl Scout cookies teach our youngest gen- rence of homosexuality, has been an object dict in favor of Snyder’s family would have HAGEN of a Chinatown erations lessons for tomorrow, but more impor- of national media attention since its mem- been an emotional victory, it wouldn’t have store, I try and tantly, they allow all of the older generations, bers picketed Matthew Shepard’s funeral in been a fair representation of American prin- bargain her down and almost succeed - tears regardless of background, to enjoy a piece of 1998. Since then, founder Fred Phelps, his ciples. Admittedly, it must also be difficult means I am winning - until her leader swoops in yesterday. Unlike many countries, America family and other followers have continued to for the Supreme Court to determine how and tells me that there is a fixed price and hag- is not known for having its own particularly desecrate the memories of others who have protests that “amounted to targeted harass- gling is not tolerated. Especially with a 10-year- strong food tradition and any specialties the na- “betrayed God’s will” at or around funeral ment and an intentional infliction of emo- old. I retreat with my single measly package and tion has to offer are regionally-specific. If you services. tional distress” compare with the rights of in an act of incredible willpower, eat only half are not convinced, go to Georgia and order a In response to the church’s inhumane the Constitution. the box in a sitting. New England clam chowder. You’ll see what I demonstration at the funeral of Maryland The Westboro Baptist Church is unique in I am not alone in my uncontrollable passion mean. Girl Scout cookies are simply iconic and U.S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder that its entire congregation is composed of for Girl Scout cookies. In the past few weeks I can practically be found in every kitchen of ev- in 2006, Snyder’s family sued Phelps for less than 100 people but over the years it has have yet to find a classmate who does not only ery generation in every part of the country. $2.5 million in damages and $5 million in garnered notoriety the level of which other know what they are but also goes into an epi- Furthermore in a nation often severely di- punitive damages. The church appealed the anti-gay organizations could only dream of. leptic fit of joy when they hear they are on sale vided not only by regional food, but also by case, however, and on Wednesday the Su- It’s also an anomaly in the sense that, regard- at the George Sherman Union. These treats are politics, Girl Scout cookies are one thing there preme Court ruled in favor of Westboro, 8-1. less of political or religious affiliation, most one of the few enduring American traditions. is no bipartisanship about. Whether you like to Chief Justice John Roberts admitted that the people can collectively agree that their rabid Along with baseball and overzealous patriotism gnaw on the communist propaganda of Keith church’s outrageous picketing style is “cer- bigotry is uncalled for and that their opinions it is a uniquely American custom passed from Olbermann or prefer to lap up biased-laced tainly hurtful and its contribution to public are not only of little value but also detrimen- generation to generation. feculence which spews from the toilet known discourse may be negligible,” but ultimately tal to the nation as a whole. But while it’s The other evening I was discussing my fa- as Fox News, the one thing the left and right argued that ruling otherwise would have difficult to reach a lawful balance between vorite childhood foods with my roommate. can feast upon together are a sleeve of sweet infringed upon the guaranteed rights of the basic civility and the fundamental rights We made an extensive list extolling the deli- refreshing Thin Mints. A bill to make Girl First Amendment. that make America a true democracy, the cious merits of Dunkaroos, Lunchables, Fruit Scout cookies the official national food would It isn’t often that the First Amendment Supreme Court made the right decision on by the Foot and Capri Sun. We could forever undoubtedly sweep through Congress unani- is a double-edged sword, but this is one in- the basis of consistency. For that, many other poetically wax on about these pieces of nutri- mously (and also be the first constructive thing stance in which it would have been nice to sensibly dissenting groups can be thankful. tious nostalgia, but these snacks are very spe- Capital Hill has done all year). cific to the period of our early childhood: the So take part in the great American tradition ‘90s. Girl Scout cookies, on the other hand, are of Girl Scout cookie consumption. Remember, the food of our entire country’s childhood. They they are only on sale for a short while until they have been sold since 1917 and so almost every again disappear and we must undergo another citizen alive today has always known a world in dark, bleak 11 months until they re-emerge. INTERROBANG which Girl Scout cookies and thus, civilization, One more thing: if you don’t already, put your ?! have existed. Thin Mints in the freezer and eat them frozen. It is not only the tastiness of the treat which Trust me, you’ll thank me later. This Sunday at the Oscars, Anne Hathaway and James Franco gets people excited about them, but also how proved themselves to be an awkward duo. So we here at the Ol’ Free they are sold. Even my 5-year-old self (bowl Steph Hagen is a senior in the College of Press thought of some other duos that would be equally unfortunate. haircut, buggy eyes, chipmunk cheeks, you get Arts and Sciences and a weekly columnist at the picture) becomes adorable when I put my The Daily Free Press. She can be reached at blue Daisy smock on. Neighbors knew they [email protected].

• Anybody who regularly travels to/lives in Allston and children under 10. Perspective • Dean Elmore and someone with hair, like Carrot Top/Weird Al Yankovic. Judging by the temperature on campus, United States is the sole enabler left for the the Israel-Palestine conflict is starting to gain Greater Israel project. • CGS and the prestigious Halls of Academe, ‘cause I mean, like, that’s traction and attention among students. As a Israel’s apologists claim sensationalism just... that’s just unfair. representative for Students for Justice in Pal- on our part, but they can only claim such so estine, there could hardly be better news. For long as students on campus remain ignorant • SMG and the Make-a-Wish Foundation because SMG students only too long, the legitimate rights of the Palestin- of the facts on the ground. wish for the next luxury vehicle. ians have been submerged under the unfor- For one thing, it is difficult to “sensa- tunate alliance between United States geopo- tionalize” something that is very real. The • COM students and the job sector. litical strategy in the Middle East and Israel’s real Wall, if part of it were placed in front of project of occupation and expropriation. Marsh Chapel tomorrow, would tower over • BU Today and the truth. Now, the balance has shifted a bit, and for the mock wall Students for Justice in Pales- perhaps the first time ever, the Israeli apolo- tine built this week. The real Wall is, in many • The Daily Free Press and abstinence-only education. (We’re like that gists are on the defensive. Unsurprisingly, places, 25 feet tall, often dressed in sniper band geeks table in “Mean Girls.”) their response has been to try and silence and towers designed to enforce arbitrary buffer shut down opposition groups on campus, like zones with live bullets. Moreover, the real SJP, and downplay or gloss over Israel’s bru- Wall extends twice as long as Israel’s recog- tal crimes. This is why SJP have chosen to nized border, close to 440 miles in length. erect a mock apartheid wall: no longer will Israel’s crimes go unmentioned and unknown to campus audiences, especially when the Perspective, see page 8 [email protected] 6

Muse Editor | Dan Rys Film Editor | Julia Butler Music Editor | Steven Church

A living monument Crossing

Cole Chapman MUSE Staff rowing up, I was under the impression that my truly charming. The abundant crowd interaction ranged from dad only liked a few things: Garrison Keillor, telling all the ladies in the house to scream to putting up a The Blues Brothers and Taj Mahal. These facts request for either “Spooky Blues” or the unanimously more the pond narrowedG the Christmas list down quite a bit, prompting me popular Grammy-winning tune “Queen Bee,” all of which to buy my dad The Essential Taj Mahal, which, besides being helped to ground Taj from the idyllic. This was most definitely Sam Ulan a great compilation, was also the first CD I ever purchased. a big ‘thank you’ from Taj to his fans for all the support over Television Columnist But even with this rich nostalgia backing my attendance to Taj his long career, a fact evidenced by the sheer number of fan t’s nothing new when a British show finds itself being Mahal’s concert at the Wilbur Theater on Feb. 24, I remained favorites like “Corinna,” “Good Morning Ms. Brown” or “TV re-done or adapted to American television, but it is skeptical of the legendary musician’s ability to play (or at Mama,” all of which had the crowd clapping and singing noteworthy when that show manages to succeed. least play well) especially at the ripe old age of 69. I went in along. By the show’s conclusion, I felt as I had gotten to know ScoresI of attempts have been made to update or remake shows half expecting Taj to take the B.B. King approach – sitting in the music legend on a much more personal level than most that have proven their success across the pond, but only a few a chair looking almost comatose, a microphone pressed to his others. have made it to the ranks of top-rated programs in the states. face as he belts out raspy note after raspy note. Jokes and musical departures aside, the trio’s performance Famously, The Office translated well in the American With this pre-show pessimism in mind, you can imagine was possibly a little too one-sided towards the band’s market, taking on a life of its own and a very successful run the joy that fell upon me when the fedora wearing, Tommy namesake. Sure, there were a few times where drummer on NBC. Now Shameless, a show that’s run in the United Bahama-esque shirt-toting, guitar-ripping blues monster from Kester Smith and bassist Bill Rich interacted with each other Kingdom since 2004, has been brought to Showtime, and the this here Commonwealth didn’t just play wonderfully, but for some choice moves or grooves, but on the whole I felt adaptation has been flawless. tore the Wilbur Theater down. Right from the very first notes as if the two were underused. Rich’s bass certainly thumped The characters in both versions of the show are a ragtag of the instrumental intro that had Taj swinging his sunburst and bumped, but he was never given a chance in the spotlight family, held together by their strong familial bonds and a electric-acoustic guitar beside his head, strumming forcefully to really strut his bass-playing stuff. Smith experienced a shared desire to survive. And surviving is really the best way to produce some of the dirtiest and most distorted notes I’ve similar lack of dynamic involvement, and although he had to describe how yet witnessed, the crowd was up and swaying to the heavy a couple of moves, such as ending the song by pointing a the Gallaghers blues rhythm. drumstick at his bandleader while Taj, after sliding his fingers manage to The energy both on and off stage was palpable throughout, up and down the keys of his large electric keyboard (one of squeak by so much so that it was hard to see Taj Mahal as a man past the the five instruments he played that night), pointed back, his week to week. age of 30. He swung his head in circles, gyrated his hips to the role felt utterly replicable. Despite this, the band played well From stealing, beat and meandered about the stage, stopping here and there together, even if the two members felt like nothing more than stretching to put his all into each plucked string, occasionally going supporting extras. supplies, so far as to scat along to his guitar. The lyrical delivery also Although the show was quite brief, lasting only about watering down shifted around to either fit with the modern era – “Checkin’ an hour and a half, it was peppered with so much variety, the milk and Up On My Baby” had Taj say, “Call up my baby on her cell humor and charm that you would be hard-pressed to find an skipping the phone” – or to make the crowd laugh. unsatisfied patron. From the Celtic banjo jam to close out finer things This humor was most prevalent during his song breaks the show before the touching encore performance of “Lovin’ in life, they where he would regale the crowd with silly commentary. In My Baby’s Eyes” featuring his daughter, Diva, to his always seem to Taj proved to be an expert front man as he threw out zingers awesome, age-defying stage antics, one thing was sure – Taj miraculously left and right that not only were legitimately funny but also has still got it, and don’t you forget it. make it to the next week. Perhaps the most intriguing part of the Safety schools show is the characters. Lucien Flores Engaging and MUSE Staff charismatic, ival Schools has been around in some form since the band sounds uninspired. Some variety would certainly you fall in love 1999. Billed as a hardcore ‘supergroup,’ the New break the monotony of the album. with the family York-based band is comprised of members of late On “Shot After Shot” and “The Ghost Is Out There,” two as a whole 1980s/earlyR 1990s hardcore groups. Pedals is the band’s first stronger tracks, Rival Schools certainly seems to take aim at despite the flaws and reckless law breaking of its members. release since 2001’s United By Fate and while hardcore may a Queens of the Stone Age sound. While in fleeting moments William H. Macy takes on the role of patriarch Frank, a be in the band members’ they get close, they don’t quite perpetually out of work alcoholic who arguably loves money roots, they turn down reach that level – if listeners and booze more than his own children. Then there’s Fiona their amps and tap the want to hear that sound then (Emmy Rossum), the classic matriarch. While she may only skins lighter for this go they should go straight to the be their older sister, she fills in as the best mother the kids ‘round. The result of this source. have ever had. sonic experiment is all The band shows some There’s also Lip, or Phillip, oldest son and genius savant; too unoriginal hard rock promise on the album’s Ian, the soft spoken middle son, desperately hiding the that comes off as flat and strongest track, “Small Doses.” truth about his sexuality; Carl, the youngest son, who has a overly anthemic. There is a neat underdeveloped penchant for violence and destruction but would never lay While Rival Schools guitar solo that’s almost a finger on a family member; Debbie, the sweetest, most is certainly comprised characteristic of those found on giving girl in the world, albeit misdirected (like her desire for of experienced and Wilco’s A Ghost Is Born. While companionship leading to the kidnapping of a live baby); and talented musicians, the song does contain some Liam, the youngest and arguably most adorable toddler I’ve they often come off as tacky and straining dual vocals, ever seen. With a family like this, you can’t avoid the ensuing a new band awkwardly this track exhibits that Rival chaos that the Gallagher family faces weekly. fiddling around, inserting Schools might be able to churn The show tackles a lot of issues that are made even more mediocre hooks and out some quality moments. relatable in the recent economic climate. As Fiona struggles sing-song choruses in Overall, it is startling how to keep her sanity and the house running both at once, you an attempt to emulate flat this album is. The mixing empathize greatly with the whole Gallagher clan. It’s Robin more successful artists. might be the problem, but Hood-esque in the viewer’s desire to root for the underdog “Eyes Wide Open” has it’s almost as if the songs who may steal to feed his family, but never for personal gain. an interesting hazy guitar never reach a certain depth, There’s an unspoken set of rules among those who run in sound, but is marred by constantly attempting to, yet their circle – you look out for the ones you love. Whether it’s shout-along vocals and failing to push both audio and young Carl who takes out an intruder with a baseball bat, or a pretty cheesy bridge quality levels. For a recently Lip and Ian who raid an unattended meat delivery truck in that you’d expect from those pop-punk bands that rocked formed band, one could attribute inexperience as the cause order to feed the entire neighborhood and their family, there’s suburban adolescents in the mid 90s. “Choose Your Own of such a lackluster album, however, as the members of Rival no shortage of adventure and scandal. Adventure” has an awkward, contrived, off-time chorus and Schools have been professional musicians for over a decade, Showtime has already ordered a second season for the a tacky bridge that might be a residual effect of the band one would expect more. It is up to the band to find their sound show based on its ratings so far. If the success of the British attempting to create a tight sing-along alt-rock anthem. “Big and further develop it before their next release, because if show is any measure for the U.S. Shameless, we can expect a Waves” decomposes around mid-way through the song and they stay on the same musical plane, their next album will be full road of plot twists and exciting character development for the experienced musicians come across as a band trying too plagued by familiar problems. at least a few seasons. It’s not too late to get caught up now on hard to find their sound. On practically all of the remaining Rival Schools will be developing their sound at Brighton the season so far, and I recommend you catch up fast. tracks from “A Parts by B Actors” to “Racing To Red Lights,” Music Hall Saturday night. Shameless airs Sunday nights on Showtime, 10 p.m.

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Cross eyed Sheen on

Garrett Brooks MUSE Staff screenJulia Butler ince his last album under the moniker few other standouts on The People’s Key. The Film Editor Bright Eyes, Conor Oberst has stayed jittery ”Jejune Stars” incorporates punk guitar busy. Over the last four years, Oberst with some great synth lines. “Haile Selassie” nless you’ve been living after he shot her – color me shocked.) hasS headed the Mystic Valley River Band, as is probably the most straightforward rock song under a rock like the people well as Monsters of Folk with M. Ward and Jim on the album with a huge hook at the chorus. in that most recent Geico MAJOR LEAGUE – Crazy as commercialU (it can save you 15 he might be, Sheen is actually pretty James. While these projects have been more Yet, many of the other songs fail to reach the folk and country based, Bright Eyes has tended same level. percent or more on car insurance?!) skilled when it comes to the American to be more of a rock avenue for Oberest’s lyrical Of course, Oberst’s (sometimes you’ve probably heard a thing or two pastime. (He keeps referring to flare. The People’s Key (Saddle Creek) is the overwrought) lyricism should be a centerpiece about Charlie Sheen in the past few himself as a “ball player” in his newest and supposedly last Bright Eyes album. of the album. But many of his lyrics are days. televised ramblings.) Those skills It sees Oberst and his band trade in folk for forgettable to say the least. Album closer “One A brief synopsis for those “non- show in this movie, which is kind rock with a psychedelic twist. It is reminiscent for You, One for Me” is the greatest offender winners” of you out there – his of like The Producers meets The in some ways of Bright Eyes’ 2005 Digital Ash with lines like “One for the righteous, one for words, not ours, we promise – the Replacements, but with baseball. The in a Digital Urn, yet this album leaves much the ruling class/One for the tyrant, one for the guy has gone fully off the deep end in scheming new owner of the Cleveland more to be desired. It still sounds like Bright slaughtered lamb.” Not only is it overwrought what pseudo-experts on the Internet Indians purposefully stacks her team Eyes, but without the emotional catharsis that and cliché, but there is no conviction in are calling either a manic episode with crappy players so they’ll lose Oberst is known for. Oberst’s voice. An exception is “Approximate brought on by bipolar disorder or enough to allow her to move them. Opener “Firewall” starts with two and Sunlight,” which sounds like a direct a drug bender that even the likes of But, as often happens in movies, a half minutes of Oberst’s friend rambling descendent of Digital Ash in a Digital Urn. Keith Richards might call a bit much. the team finds out and decides to start about the cosmos, the Garden of Eden and Propelled by synthesizers, Oberst’s affected Sheen is everywhere at the moment, winning just to screw with her. Sheen reptilian features. Over the next five minutes voice sings “Used to dream of time machines/ except on the set of his CBS sitcom plays Rick ‘Wild Thing’ Vaughn, a Oberest plays a post-grunge guitar riff that Now it’s said we’re post-everything.” It’s a Two and a Half Men, which has been bad-boy relief pitcher who makes meanders without ever reaching a standout clever moment on an album that provides few. cancelled for the rest of the season Jonathan Papelbon’s super-scary point. Regrettably, the rambling man comes Whereas in older albums, Oberst wore and put on stare look back a few more times on the record. His emotion on his sleeve, The People’s Key, indefinite like Shirley rants add little to the record, instead, creating with its large scope in subject matter, keeps hiatus. Temple awkward moments that prevent you from truly the emotion restrained. The exception to this And even batting her immersing yourself within the music. is “Ladder Song,” a piano ballad that has though eyelashes. The album as a whole is indebted to the Oberst at his most venerable on the album. he’s been Sheen indie music of the 1980s. Synthesizers are used He proclaims “You’re not alone in anything/ making has stated to propel tracks forward including standout You’re not unique in dying” with sparse piano for some in more “Shell Games.” The middle breakdown sounds accompaniment. It’s a beautiful moment on great TV than one of like Depeche Mode with synths and a reverb an album that has wide ambition but little on the his recent heavy guitar moving the track along. There are resonance. Today interviews Show, that he’s ABC’s planning on 20/20 and reprising CNN’s the role Piers in “Major Funk at its finest Morgan League 3,” Tonight, which would Dan Rys we can’t be great if MUSE Editor forget that it hadn’t here’s a brotherly love that has Shorty crooned the lyrics before letting the band the guy already been nothing to do with Philadelphia breathe at the forefront, each member of the originally made. embedded in most music scenes, and seven-piece given a solo with Shorty bringing found But we’ll thereT isn’t a scene around that embodies that it all back together at the end for a manic run fame as just keep that more than the grooves that are flowing out of through “Let’s Get It Started” by the Black a movie to ourselves, New Orleans right now. This isn’t the first time Eyed Peas. Last song “Something Beautiful,” star. So, shall we? we’ve talked about Galactic in these pages, but which was the first single off Backatown and with that PLATOON when they showed up at the Paradise on Friday included Lenny Kravitz on the studio version, fact in – A nice, with newcomer Trombone Shorty in tow, it was saw Murano break a string before soldiering on mind, feel-good always going to be a collaborative affair. and sizzling through the end of the show. and tiger Oliver Stone Shorty has exploded onto the map over And what better band to top off an evening blood flick about the past year, with the 24-year-old garnering than Galactic? Ben Ellman effortlessly gives flowing the Vietnam a series of awards from New Orleans’ off the vibe that he’s the coolest kid in town in our War, Platoon Offbeat Magazine, being featured on the and we’re all just lucky to be hanging with him, veins, The MUSE thought we’d give stars Sheen as a fresh-faced Army HBO series Treme and releasing a critically and he proved it by leading the funk contingent you a run-down of some of Sheen’s private who winds up in one of the acclaimed album Backatown (Verve) that hit through a blazing set. With Corey Henry from more memorable movie roles. more messed-up platoons of soldiers #1 immediately on the Contemporary Jazz Rebirth Brass Band lending his trombone (if in Vietnam. RED DAWN charts and hasn’t given up much ground since. anyone could blow better than Shorty, it’d – Despite the fact Because I had my hands over my that Sheen is unable to legally possess eyes for a good portion of the movie An equally adept trumpet player in addition to be Henry) and rapping skills to the group, a firearm after accidentally shooting when I watched it a few years back, his namesake trombone, Shorty has branded and funk legend Cyril Neville of The Neville his then-fiancé Kelly Preston in the all I can tell you is that there’s a lot his music “supafunkrock” and puts on one of Brothers fame on percussion and vocals, it was arm in 1990, he sure does a good job of shooting and a fair amount of the most fan-friendly shows in the business. a throwdown to rival anything they’d come of handling one in this flick. Talk grenades and napalm. But the movie He and backing group Orleans Avenue have with previously. about your 1980s height-of-the-Cold- did win Best Picture at the Oscars in gotten so big that they didn’t come to Boston “You Don’t Know” with Neville on vocals War staple. 1986, and the American Film Institute to open for Galactic, but more to co-headline, was choppier than the album version that The plot is simple: the Russians placed it at number 83 on their list and the two groups split the evening more or appeared on last year’s Ya-Ka-May (ANTI) invade America and a group of red- of 100 Greatest American movies, less evenly down the middle. and “Heart Of Steel” missed Irma Thomas’ blooded good ol’ American teenagers so that has to count for something. He opened his performance Friday with “On soul verve, but neither detracted much from the decide that this is simply not gonna fly Your Way Down” and “Hurricane Season” off dance party. The family feel of the whole thing with them. The gang forms a guerilla YOUNG GUNS – A movie Backatown, yelling “You like funk, Boston?” was reinforced when Lucas Ellman, Ben’s mini-army and proceeds to blow a loosely based on the life of Billy the before tearing into an extended trumpet solo. nephew, hit the stage as he did last year and respectable amount of Russians off Kid, this film is like a who’s who With a horn section and a band highlighted by the band brought out Shorty and his entire horn the face of the Earth. of ‘80s Hollywood hotties. It stars Pete “Freaky Pete” Murano on guitar, Shorty section for “Bounce Baby” and “Tuff Love” If Sarah Palin had been a public Sheen’s brother Emilio Estevez, led with aplomb, handling vocal duties on from 2008’s From The Corner To The Block figure when this came out back in Sheen himself, Kiefer Sutherland, every song. Make no mistake, his voice is (ANTI). Another vintage performance from a 1984, she would have probably Lou Diamond Phillips and a handful good, but when he picks up his horn and the band that always brings the party. called it “the feel-good movie of of others (an uncredited Tom Cruise band slips into instrumental mode they take For more coverage of Ivan Neville’s the year.” Yell it with us now…. even makes an appearance). things to a whole new level. Dumpstaphunk and Sophistafunk’s WOLVERINES!!! (By the way, if you A modern day comparison would This was in evidence in full force on Louis performance at Brighton Music Hall Tuesday were wondering, Preston and Sheen Armstrong’s whimsical “Sunny Side Of The night, visit www.dailyfreepress.com/category/ never made it to the altar to become Sheen, see page 8 Street” which was given extended treatment. the-muse one of his three divorces. They split 8 Thursday, march 3, 2011 Bernake: House spending cuts will not lead to serious job loss

Cuts: From Page 3 nation’s fiscal house in order,” predicted. wrongheaded,” according to The ple who can’t help themselves, said Rep. Hal Rogers, R-Ky., to However, the struggle to com- New York Times. the middle class and other pro- “It is clear that the Senate The New York Times. prise goals from both sides of the “The president’s going to take grams,” Reid said. needs more time, so this short- The cuts were justified by aisle will be difficult, Reid said. this to the American people be- Boehner has asked the Sen- term continuing resolution will Ben Bernanke, chairman of the The Senate Minority Leader cause the only message that we ate to either pass the $61 billion provide an additional two weeks Federal Reserve, who said the said the current proposal to cut have from the Republicans is to spending cut or to create a pro- while cutting spending to show spending cuts would not lead to a the expenses from the health care wipe out programs that are so im- posal of their own. our continuing resolve to get our serious job loss as many analysts law is “terribly mischievous and portant to people, especially peo- Remembering the PERSPECTIVE:‘Weight of authority lies on the side of those who condemn the continued expropriation of Palestinian land’ good old days: Sheen’s Perhaps the most important and repressive military occupa- Perspective: From Page 5 declaration on the Wall’s illegal- tion of the West Bank and Gaza ity came from the International - outside of the U.S. memorable roles Despite the leaflets Student Court of Justice in 2004. There, But this is also why Israel’s for Israel pass out, which claim the Court held that the Wall was apologists on campus, whether Sheen: From Page 5 up with Charlie Sheen – on a the “Security Fence” (a lesson illegal under both international they be Students for Israel, Hil- police station bench, no less – in the propaganda of semantics) in Ferris Bueller’s Day Off? humanitarian and international lel, or, more recently, the ADL, be a movie starring Zac Efron, was built to stop Palestinian ter- human rights law. are so desperate to silence stu- at least one Jonas Brother, Sheen popped up in a ror, close to 85 percent of the real memorable cameo in this The Court, which took into dent debate and discussion and Robert Pattinson and Justin Wall is built over Israel’s recog- full account Israel’s security jus- accuse Students for Justice in Bieber, for good measure slacker classic, hitting on nized border, the Green Line, and Ferris’s sister, Jeanie (played tifications, found that the Wall Palestine of “sensationalizing” (even the hypothetical thought onto Palestinian land. violated Article 49 of the Ge- this issue. of the Twilight and Bieber by Grey) in the station after In this light, the true purpose she’s picked up for “making a neva Conventions, insofar as the Not unlike the case of apart- fangirls uniting is a terrifying of the Wall becomes clear: the Wall’s purpose was to assist the heid in South Africa, the United one, so I’m just gonna hum phony phone call.” Wall is built, on the one hand, to Despite an arsenal of pick- illegal settlement enterprise. States is the last man standing, quietly to myself for a second insulate the major Israeli settle- The Court ruled that Israel willing to once again sacrifice its and put the notion out of my up lines that include admitting ments - all of which are illegal he’s been busted for drugs must end construction of the moral standing to continue offer- head). under international law - from Wall; remove those parts of the ing critical diplomatic, economic As I was saying, even and telling Jeanie that her Palestinians living in the West excessive eye makeup could Wall built over the Green Line and military support for the bru- though the flick is a great, Bank and incorporate them into and compensate those Palestin- tal Israeli occupation regime. corny 80s movie, historians get her mistaken for a whore, the project of Greater Israel, and, Sheen still proves how much ians who suffered economic de- As long as students ignore have actually called it the on the other hand, to harass, frus- privation due to the illegal po- these issues, Israel’s occupation most historically accurate game he has with the ladies trate, and intimidate Palestinians by getting Jeanie to play tonsil sitioning of the Wall. Thus far, wins. movie out of all prior Billy into destitution. Israel has refused to abide by But when attention is drawn the Kid films. So buy it on hockey with him before Mrs. The Wall’s location is the clue Bueller is even done talking to any of these commands from the to the conflict and students on iTunes and tell your mother in judging intent. For, if security world’s highest-ranking court. campus are organized in defense its research for that American the nice officers. concerns were the true justifica- Movie trivia has it that These are not controversial is- of Palestinian rights, Israel’s History course you’re taking. tion for the Wall, then the Wall sues. The weight of authority lies apologists are forced to resort to Sheen stayed up for over 24 would be built on Israel’s recog- hours straight to achieve the on the side of those who condemn more back-handed tactics as their FERRIS BUELLER’S nized border, not inside the West the continued expropriation of defense of Israeli’s occupation is DAY OFF – Tsk, tsk, tsk, desired “drugged-out” look for Bank. his character, but if his recent Palestinian land, the continued called out for what it is: apolo- Jennifer Grey. You really went As B’tselem, the major Israeli demolition of West Bank homes, getics for apartheid. for the bad boys in the 80s, activity is any indication, that human rights group, has said, the might be a load of bull. Either the harassment and imprison- didn’t you? First you snagged Wall’s purpose is the “de facto ment of Palestinian youth, and Tyler Cullis Patrick Swayze in Dirty that, or he was just on a drug annexation of parts of the West called…CHARLIE SHEEN! the apartheid conditions in both BU School of Law, Dancing, and then you hook Bank…[so that] 60 [Israeli] set- Israel proper and the West Bank. Member of Students for tlements will be situated on the The entire world condemns Justice in Palestine Israeli side.” Israel’s four-decade long brutal Thursday, March 3, 2010 9 Elmore: Mercurio will be Daily Free Press missed by students, faculty Sponsors

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Measles: From Page 3 The case at UMass-Boston comes a When the going week after the BPHC immunized more than 200 people who work in the same not already done so. building, the Park Square Building near According to The Boston Globe, there the Boston Common. gets tough, has not been any indication thus far that Many of the precautionary measures the professor was at any point in contact that have been taken are largely precau- with the woman with the confirmed case tionary, as measles is an illness that trans- of measles who works in the Back Bay, or mits quickly and easily through the air. The FreeP gets that he has traveled outside of the United States recently. going Check out our blog! freepblog.wordpress.com Keep on FreePin’ on and have a great weekend Thursday, March 3, 2011 11 FLAGLER: Terriers thrive at Agganis despite lowest attendance in AE Flagler: From page 12 to stay out of their seats from halftime until less in their conference, the pedestrian At- sports culture at BU will not change over- the last few minutes of the game, the Magic lantic 10, and has lost its last 16 games. That night. I still notice people saying “the basket- players can go through the same routines on are still 24-9 at home versus just 15-13 on the “road” loss was at Fordham’s home gym in ball team sucks” just as a force of habit, com- game day rather than travelling on a plane or road. the Bronx, 12 miles from Madison Square pletely oblivious to the team’s success this bus and getting ready at a hotel. They know The St. John’s University basketball team Garden, where St. John’s is close to unbeat- year. Hopefully, Coach Pat Chambers has the how the ball will come off the rim and how provides another great example of the im- able. patience to see that culture change over the it bounces off the floor. All these little fac- portance of home court comfort. The John- I don’t want to discourage anyone from next few years. A meaningful game at Agga- tors make teams more comfortable and more nies have taken down a host of top teams at going to the next BU basketball game, and I nis would be a great start, but it wouldn’t im- confident at home. Madison Square Garden. They dominated certainly hope my point isn’t misinterpreted mediately change BU from a hockey school That’s why home-court advantage hasn’t Duke, hit a dramatic layup at the buzzer to as saying that BU doesn’t need any fans. If to a multisport school. disappeared in professional sports even beat University of Pittsburgh, and handled BU does host the America East tournament Luckily, BU proved this year that home though fancy arenas with luxury suites and both Georgetown University and University championship, it will be the biggest BU bas- court advantage is about more than just the seven-dollar beers have replaced intimidating of Notre Dame at MSG. ketball game any of us have ever seen in col- fans. It’s about lots of tiny advantages a team places such as the old Boston Garden. But on the road, St. John’s has some em- lege. I hope fans show their support just to can use to gain the upper hand on an oppo- Orlando’s Amway Center now features barrassing losses, the worst of which was an avoid the embarrassment of TV cameras pan- nent. This year, the Terriers capitalized on restaurants, bars and a kids’ play area called 84-81 decision to Fordham University – a ning over a sea of empty red seats at Agganis. those advantages and that’s a huge reason BU “STUFF’s magic castle.” Even though all team that has just six wins all season, is win- But even if that game does happen, the put together a successful regular season. the distractions sometimes cause some fans Poulin set to return from injury in time for Saturday’s game

Northeastern: From page 12 her ankle when she slipped on ice outside of skating strength back and her status could be dence’s Genevieve Lacasse. Walter Brown Arena two days earlier. decided closer to game time. With Schelling in the net and an offense on Feb. 15. “It looks like both of them will be ready The Huskies beat fourth-seeded Univer- that averages 32.6 shots per game, the Ter- The Terrier team that takes the ice on to play, maybe at slightly different levels,” sity of Connecticut 4-0 in the quarterfinals riers have learned from experience that they Saturday will be different from the one the Durocher said. “Taylor’s is a slightly differ- to advance to play BU. Sophomore forward can’t expect to sit on a lead against the Hus- Huskies saw in their last three meetings in ent situation being that it’s an ankle instead Casey Pickett had two goals in the win and kies, no matter how late in the game they a few important ways: freshman forward of a hand, but they’re both progressing in junior goalie Florence Schelling earned her find themselves ahead. Marie-Philip Poulin and sophomore forward pretty good order.” fourth shutout of the year with 25 saves. “You found out twice this year in four Taylor Holze are expected to return to the Durocher said that Poulin – who was Schelling has a 1.98 goals-against average games [against Northeastern] that we’re lineup after missing six and eight games, leading BU in scoring before the injury – in 26 games this year, and although that gonna have to button down the hatches if respectively, with injuries. Poulin suffered has been skating for the last two weeks and only ranks her sixth in Hockey East, she has we get any kind of lead there, whether it’s a broken hand against University of New stickhandling for the last five days or so, logged more time in the net than any other one goal or two goals or whatever happens,” Hampshire on Feb. 5, while Holze broke while Holze has not quite gotten her full goalie except BC’s Molly Schaus and Provi- Durocher said. In Georgia, Terriers will face five teams rebounding from losses

Softball: From page 12 into the top of the fourth inning. BU started nesaw State University, Mercer University, be participating in the Classic. Georgia Tech to climb back, scoring two runs in the fourth Winthrop University, Georgia Tech Univer- (8-4) is the only one of the teams to have re- Louisville with sophomore pitcher Whit- and one more run in the fifth. However, after sity, Austin Peay State University and Geor- corded a win in their last game, having shut ney Tuthill on the mound. Tuthill, who has starting off the sixth inning with a double, the gia State University. Five of the six teams are out Georgia State 3-0 on Tuesday. the most experience of any Terrier starting Terriers made three straight outs to end the coming into the weekend after tough losses. Austin Peay’s most recent game was a 4-1 pitcher, gave up four runs, three of which game. Kennesaw State (10-5) ended its three- loss to University of South Alabama. Austin were earned, to the Cardinals in five innings If the Terriers want to improve their game game winning streak with an 11-1 loss to Peay (2-11) took a 1-1 tie into the fourth in- of play. this weekend, they are going to need to im- Jackson State University on March 1. The ning before a South Alabama player rocked “Louisville’s a pretty good team,” said prove on defense, Rychcik said. The team Owls had six hits in the five-inning-long loss. a three-run homerun to account for the final BU coach Shawn Rychcik after the loss. “I had six errors in only four games last week- On Feb. 27 Mercer (11-6) fell behind by score. think when we get a little more under our belt end. seven runs against Purdue University. De- For Rychcik, the key element to this week- and our pitchers are pitching outside we’re “It’s something that has to get better,” Ry- spite scoring two runs in both the sixth and end will be the consistency of his team’s play. going to get better.” chcik said. “I think they’re very aware of it. seventh innings, the Bears were unable to “I want to see us play six really good The next day, the Terriers offense showed Going over the errors, it had nothing to do complete the comeback and lost 7-4. games,” Rychcik said, “whatever that means, its potential with a 9-1 trouncing of Wright with playing inside, they were just discipline Likewise, Winthrop (3-8) dropped their if it’s six wins, five wins or four wins, that’s State University. Freshman shortstop Brit- errors… hopefully we’ve figured some of home opener on Wednesday when University fine. I just want us to play some consistent tany Clendenny, senior outfielder April Set- that out. We’re not going to go through the of South Carolina broke a 1-1 tie in the sixth games, get consistent with our bats and our terlund and freshman catcher Amy Ekart had season without errors but I’d like to see our inning. South Carolina finished up the game hitting—all the way across the board—pitch- two runs batted in a piece in the outing. fielding percentage go up a bit and make the with four more runs to account for the final ing, have it consistent and not have highs and BU finished off the tournament with a routine play.” score of 6-1. lows. Just have overall some real nice out- comeback attempt that fell short to Miami BU is set to face six teams during the Georgia Tech’s most recent outing was ings.” University of Ohio. Miami took a 5-0 lead three-day Georgia Tech Buzz Classic: Ken- against Georgia State (7-10), who will also Greenberg: ‘We don’t have time to rest. We’re one and done now’

Vermont: From page 12 “We could do anything when we go down Should the Terriers defeat the Cata- has won two out of three and is riding high to the tournament,” Greenberg said. “Some- mounts, they will move on to the semifinals after a big win last Saturday. Greenberg said “I love using Chantell at [point guard],” times as a coach you like to stick with the on Sunday, where they would play the win- that the team’s morale is not a problem head- Greenberg said. “I think it gives us a bigger same starters so everyone understands what ner of the quarterfinal between Binghamton ing into the postseason, and has not been one presence sometimes, and she certainly han- to expect, but I’ve said in the last week and a University (18-11, 11-5 AE) and University for much of the regular season. dled it very well [on Saturday]. It’s a good half, I’m ready to mix things up.” of New Hampshire (9-19, 6-10 AE). “I think maybe after the [loss to Univer- look for us.” Switching up the playing time may be a “We’re preparing for two games,” Green- sity of Maryland-Baltimore County on Feb. Alford finished Saturday with 29 points, part of Greenberg’s game plan. Because BU berg said. “We’re certainly not taking anyone 17] we were down a little bit, but we really six rebounds, and three steals to earn Play- and Vermont know each other so well, and lightly, but we’re high on expectations, so never got too down,” Greenberg said. “We’re er of the Game honors, and was named AE played each other so recently, this game will this week is preparing for the entire week- more goal-oriented. Right now we know Player of the Week on Monday. have a slightly different feel. end. what our goals have been all year, and now For nearly the entire season, the starting “It’s definitely different. I feel like we’ve “[Binghamton versus UNH] is very inter- it’s March and we’re really excited.” five of Moran, Alford, senior center Kerry been talking about this team for about a esting, so it will be fun. Either way, they are The pre-season AE favorite Terriers have Cashman, junior forward Caroline Stewart month now. Recently, we saw everything very different from each other, so it’s not like kept their cool throughout their up-and-down and junior guard Alex Young have played they did, and they saw a lot of what we do, you can plan and work on certain things dur- conference season, and may be hitting a the vast majority of the team’s minutes, but so we’ll mix some things up,” Greenberg ing the week.” stride just when it counts most. Greenberg has hinted a change might be said, “but we’ll also come back with what BU is still in a stretch that has seen the “We don’t have time to rest,” Greenberg coming. we thought went well on Saturday.” team lose four out of its last six games, but it said. “We’re one and done now.” Holland-Conley matchup could be determining factor in quarterfinal

UNH: From page 12 season series in UVM, University at Albany, The Terriers’ most recent meeting with before the Terriers dominated the Retrievers at Stony Brook University and Binghamton Uni- UNH in Durham, N.H., saw the Wildcats hold home, 85-53. matchup against seventh-seeded University of versity, all lie on the other half of the tourna- the Terriers to a season-low 48 points en route The Wildcats’ offense is led by senior guard New Hampshire (12-17, 6-10 AE) at Univer- ment bracket, and would only face the Terriers to an embarrassing 60-48 loss. That game re- Tyrone Conley, who is second in AE behind sity of Hartford’s Chase Family Arena. in the championship game at the earliest. mains the Terriers most recent losing effort, as Holland in points per conference game. Con- Should BU advance to the semifinals, it BU’s first step in the tournament comes the Terriers have been perfect since. ley averages 17.6 to Holland’s 19.2. One of the would take on either third seed University of against a Wildcats team that looks like a push- For that reason alone, the Terriers’ first- major questions concerning Saturday’s game Maine or sixth seed Hartford after their game over on paper. UNH ranks dead last in the round matchup may be less than ideal, but is just how the two conference scoring leaders on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. A semifinal win conference in point production per conference since then, they have regained their ability to will match up, especially with Holland playing would advance the Terriers to the tournament’s game with 57.6. Their defense is their strong win on the road. They have gone 3-0 on the in his first game since the ankle injury. championship game on March 12 on the high- point, as they held conference opponents to road since the UNH game (or 4-0 including If Holland is unable to play in the quarter- est remaining seed’s home court. 59.9 points per game, tied for fourth in AE with their game against University at Albany at finals, the Terriers will have to get creative in While the Terriers boast at least one win the Terriers. Early season-ending injuries to Madison Square Garden) compared to their finding ways to guard Conley, who has the po- against every team in the tournament, they find senior guard Alvin Abreu and sophomore for- 1-9 mark prior to it. tential to fuel the Wildcats’ offense on his own. themselves on a difficult half of the bracket, as ward Ferg Myrick put the Wildcats in a tough BU could be looking to avenge the embar- The Terriers found out just how potent Conley any of the teams that they could face in the first position offensively. rassing loss the same way that it set the re- can be when the teams met on Jan. 29 when he two rounds of the tournament have defeated BU knows from experience, however, just cord straight against University of Maryland- poured in 26 points on 8-of-19 shooting com- them once this season as well. Conversely, the how dangerous it can be to underestimate a Baltimore County, which beat BU in its first pared to Holland’s 10 points on 2-of-13 from four teams against whom the Terriers swept the team like UNH. matchup to earn just its second win of the year the field. Quotable “ Crunch Time The Daily Free Press I feel like we’ve been talk- M. basketball must ing about this team for about a avoid first road month“ now. loss since Jan. 29 Sports against UNH in - Women’s basketball coach Kelly Greenberg quarterfinal, p. 11 on University of Vermont [ www.dailyfreepress.com ] Page 12 Thursday, March 3, 2011 Back-To-Back Top dogs face Huskies acks J By Annie Maroon they fell to Providence College in Daily Free Press Staff the quarterfinal on Feb. 26, 5-2. The Boston University wom- “I think that was natural in the Home-court en’s hockey team has had almost Beanpot and to some extent [in two weeks to recover from a de- Maine], you could say, because advantage key for manding February, in which it they clinched the regular season played eight games in 16 days be- championship,” BU coach Brian BU in tournament tween Feb. 3-19. The Terriers will Durocher said of the occasional The Boston University men’s get back on the ice for the Hockey lack of urgency in the team’s play. basketball team has the strongest East semifinals against Northeast- “I wasn’t too disappointed with home-court advantage in the Amer- ern University on Saturday at 12 their intensity up there, and Maine ica East. BU has dropped just two p.m. was fighting for their collective games in Boston this year, and in After tearing through the mid- lives.” conference play, the team was a per- dle third of the season without a The Huskies and Terriers are fect 7-0 (one “home” game was a loss between Nov. 20 and Feb. 3, certainly familiar with each other victory over University at Albany at BU (25-5-4, 15-3-3 HE) stumbled by this point - three of their four Madison Square Garden). in the Beanpot tournament, los- matchups this season came be- Meanwhile, the team struggled to ing 2-1 to Boston College in the tween Feb. 11 and Feb. 15. In win on the road. BU’s 4-10 overall first round and tying Northeastern the first match, BU gave up a 3-0 away record is slightly misleading. (15-12-8, 6-10-5 HE), 3-3, in the lead on home ice and needed a The team won its last three games consolation match. They wrapped late shorthanded goal from senior away from Boston including an up the regular-season Hockey East forward Lauren Cherewyk to win, overtime vic- title with a win over University of 4-3. The Terriers won handily the Maine on Feb. 18, and then lost next day, 5-1, at Matthews Arena, tory on Sunday U-JIN LEE/DAILY FREE PRESS FILE PHOTO over confer- their last game of the season to but once again gave up a three- Maine the next day. The win al- goal lead to end up with a 3-3 tie Freshman forward Marie-Philip Poulin will return to the BU ence champs lineup against Northeastern University on Saturday after University lowed Maine to clinch the sixth Northeastern, see page 11 missing six games with a fractured hand. of Vermont. and final playoff seed, although But BU also dropped win- Softball travels south BU faces Vermont nable games at University By Meredith Perri ie and Pitcher of the Week. By Tim Healey The game will likely feature JACK Daily Free Press Staff of Maryland- Daily Free Press Staff “I’m hoping [Floetker] has a real the return of sophomore guard Mo FLAGLER Baltimore nice year,” said BU coach Shawn Moran, who played just two min- After splitting its four games in Immediately following a 75-52 County, Hart- Rychcik. “She’s going to hit some utes against the Catamounts on the Louisville Black and Red Tour- thumping of University of Vermont ford University and University of bumps in the course of the year be- Saturday due to an illness late last nament last weekend, the Boston in its regular season finale, the Bos- New Hampshire this year. ing a freshman. I’m okay with that. week. As of Tuesday night, Moran University softball team will head ton University women’s basketball If you have attended a BU bas- Expectation-wise, I just hope she’s had not yet fully recuperated, BU to Atlanta, Ga., for six games in the team’s jubilant, teary-eyed seniors ketball game recently, you may be consistent, that I know what I’m coach Kelly Greenberg said. Georgia Tech Buzz Classic. kept returning to the same two confused as to where this home going to get every time she’s out “She definitely doesn’t seem at In their first of four games in words: “the tournament.” court advantage comes from. Gen- and that I know that she’s out there full strength yet, but we still have Louisville, Ky., the Terriers (2-2) The tournament the players erally we think of great home courts competing and giving me her best.” a couple of days, and we’re really took on Southern Illinois Universi- were referencing is the America as places like Duke University’s Redshirt freshman outfielder hoping she’s back in the swing of ty-Edwardsville in what would be East Conference Tournament, Cameron Indoor Stadium, Universi- Jayme Mask also had a solid game, things full time,” Greenberg said. the team’s first win and first shut- where the second-seeded Terri- ty of Kentucky’s Rupp Arena or The getting three hits on the day and Moran’s possible absence may out of the season. Freshman pitcher ers (15-13, 12-4 AE) will face off Spectrum at Utah State University. scoring the first run for BU who open a window of opportunity for Holli Floetker made her collegiate against the seventh-seeded Cata- Those teams play off the energy would come out with a 4-0 win. her classmate, guard Chantell Al- debut striking out five batters and mounts (5-24, 5-11 AE) for the of their loud student sections that Later on that afternoon, BU ford, who slid into Moran’s normal giving up only three hits. Floetker second time in a week. Tip-off is sit nearly on top of the court. Their faced off against University of position at point guard on Saturday. was rewarded for her effort by be- scheduled for 12:05 Friday in West home-court advantage comes from ing named the America East Rook- Hartford, Conn. thousands of fans intimidating op- Softball, see page 11 Vermont, see page 11 posing teams with chants, costumes, ear-splitting noise and general in- Young Terriers aim to prove themselves in postseason sanity. Not surprisingly, none of those three squads have lost at home By Luke Coughlan Flash forward nearly four months this season. Daily Free Press Staff later on the cusp of the America East That’s definitely not Agganis tournament, and it is safe to say that Arena. While watching the BU bas- When the Boston University the Terriers (18-13, 12-4 AE) have ketball team play there, the squeak- men’s basketball team took the Ag- answered most of those questions ing of sneakers, shouting from ganis Arena floor on Nov. 8 to pre- loudly and clearly. coaches and sound of the ball hitting view the 2010-‘11 season with a BU sprinted to the finish line to the rim are all far louder than any scrimmage in front of its home fans, the tune of an eight-game win streak, crowd noise. The Terriers draw the there were more questions and un- its longest since the 2008-‘09 season, lowest attendance numbers in the certainties surrounding it than there and topped it off with a thrilling 66- conference at 759 fans per game. had been in a number of years. 64 overtime victory over the Uni- This is definitely not a place you Would junior center Jeff Pelage versity of Vermont with Holland, its would expect to provide the team be able to return from an ankle injury only senior and leading scorer, on the with a strong advantage over a visit- and make an impact on the season? sidelines nursing a left ankle injury. ing opponent. How would the Terriers perform in The Terriers have proven that So why do we see such a clear the post-Corey Lowe/Carlos Strong/ they can play with the best of the split with BU’s home and road per- Tyler Morris era? Would three trans- America East Conference, with or formance this year? The reality is fer students and seven freshmen be without Holland or junior forward that home court advantage isn’t all able to rise to the challenge and con- Jake O’Brien, and they find them- about the crowd. There are select tribute to the team in senior forward selves entering the tournament with few teams in college basketball John Holland’s last year at BU? arguably the most momentum of any with fans passionate and numerous And, perhaps the largest question team involved. enough to really change the out- looming in the minds of the Terrier But the questions have only just come of a game. The home court’s faithful: how on earth could a patch- begun for the Terriers, as they will real advantage is the sense of fa- work, young and inexperienced team take their first tangible steps toward a MICHAEL CUMMO/DAILY FREE PRESS FILE PHOTO miliarity and comfort it provides a bring the Terriers to the NCAA tour- possible NCAA tournament berth on Freshman point guard D.J. Irving, who was named America East team. nament for the first time since 2002 Saturday with a 6 p.m. quarterfinal Playing at home is easier because Rookie of the Week on Monday, averaged 16 points in two road if last year’s squad, complete with victories for the Terriers last week leading up to the AE tournament. nine seniors, couldn’t do it? Flagler, see page 11 UNH, see page 11 The Bottom Line Thursday, March 3 Friday, March 4 Saturday, March 5 Sunday, March 6 Monday, March 7

No Games Scheduled W. Basketball vs. Vermont, 12:05 p.m. W. Hockey vs. Northeastern, 12 p.m. Softball vs. Austin Peay, 9 a.m. It’s safe to expect a decrease in scoring Softball @ Mercer. 6 p.m. M. Basketball vs. New Hampshire, 6 p.m. Softball @ Georgia State, 11 a.m. W. Golf @ Long Island Invitational, from the BYU basketball team for the M. Hockey @ Northeastern, 7 p.m. M. Hockey vs. Northeastern, 7 p.m. M. Basketball vs. Maine/Hartford AE All Day rest of the year, on and off the court. Semifinal, 7:30 p.m.