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Partly Raining Read It First 63/58 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LXII, NUMBER 23 Wednesday, October 12, 2011 TUFTSDAILY.COM U.S. Senate hopeful Alan Khazei discusses
b y Br i o n n a Ji m e r s o n century model for education [and the] Daily Editorial Board economy.” After graduating from Harvard education, U.S. Senate hopeful reform Alan Khazei citedduring Law School, campus Khazei created visit City Year job creation and retention and educa- with friends from both Harvard and tion reform as the primary goals of his Wellesley College. campaign during a discussion last night “We started with just 50 young people hosted by Tufts Democrats. here in Boston, now it has grown to 21 Khazei, a Democrat, is running against cities, and given 17,000 their first jobs,” incumbent Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) Khazei said. to represent the state, boasting a strong Khazei decided to forego the traditional history of social reform through entre- lecture format in favor of a more organic preneurship. session, and took questions from stu- Khazei is the co-founder of City Year, dents regarding his candidacy and their a non-profit that promotes education political concerns. Students responded through intervention and tutoring initia- in kind, offering their reasons for par- Courtesy Alexander Kolodner tives. The program became the prototype ticipating in Tufts Democrats, along with Members of the Occupy Boston movement camping on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy for former President Bill Clinton’s 1993 anecdotes about their direct and indirect Greenway Conservancy were arrested in the early hours of the morning yesterday. nationwide AmeriCorps program, which experiences with unemployment in the encapsulates Teach for America and other United States. service programs. Khazei said his political platform is Students, Occupy Boston protesters Khazei also serves as CEO of Be the centered on large-scale service and citizen Change, Inc. a Boston-based nonprofit involvement in the democratic process. clash with Boston Police Department organization that encourages grassroots “There’s something stirring in our b y Co r i n n e Se g a l ond campsite. organizing and coalitions with non-prof- country,” he said. “I’m trying to run a Daily Editorial Board Occupy Boston held a General Assembly its, policy makers and citizens. campaign on how to build a sense of com- meeting in Dewey Square at 7 p.m., where With over 20 years of experience in mon ground to get something done.” Members of the Occupy Boston move- protesters discussed whether to remain in the social entrepreneurship and “empowering The conversation shifted toward ment, including at least one Tufts student, second location, according to Wolfe. young people,” Khazei plans to translate Occupy Boston and student efforts in were arrested early Tuesday morning during Protesters decided to defend the second his connections, learning and experiences the cause. “I went down [to the protests] a nonviolent movement protest, according to camp using a human perimeter in which into tangible change in Washington. last Monday,” Khazei said. “What I have Tufts student witnesses. protesters linked arms around the camp, “I am running for office because we learned is you must go to the people and The incident, which marks the first mass Wolfe said. need new politics that say we will put listen. People said they had been called arrest of the Occupy Boston movement, Occupy Boston then issued a statement forward thoughtful, 21st century solu- by organizers of the Tea Party, and told, occurred after protesters refused to leave an calling for as many protesters as possible to tions,” Khazei said. “Washington is bro- ‘Don’t let your movement be taken over by adjoining encampment at the Rose Fitzgerald join them that night, and also noted the end ken because it’s dominated by special a political party.’” Kennedy Greenway Conservancy. of positive relations between protesters and interest groups, and we are living off the During Monday’s afternoon march in the police. 20th century model, and we need a 21st see KHAZEI, page 2 Boston, a group of Occupy Boston protest- “From the beginning, occupiers have ers made an independent decision to set worked tirelessly to maintain a positive work- up camp in the Greenway, according to ing relationship with city officials,” the state- Tufts junior Anne Wolfe, a member of the ment read. “Today’s threats by the Boston movement. Police Department represent a sudden shift The Greenway camp was an extension away from that dialogue.” of Occupy Boston’s original camp in Dewey At the time, protesters were confused about Square, Wolfe said. whether BPD planned to clear both camps, The Boston Police Department (BPD) Wolfe noted. at approximately 6 p.m. informed Occupy “At first, the police told us that they were Boston members that police officers would going to shut down both camps if we didn’t forcibly remove any protesters who did not evacuate … the first one,” she said. “We weren’t move from the Greenway by dark, according really sure what we needed to protect.” to an Occupy Boston press release. BPD began arresting protesters at the BPD in a public statement cited safety con- Greenway at 1:20 a.m., Wolfe said. cerns and risk of property damage to the BPD arrested 141 total at that time, accord- newly renovated Greenway as reasons for banning protesters from occupying the sec- see OCCUPY, page 2
Scott Tingley/Tufts Daily U.S. Senate candidate Alan Khazei last night discussed his record of social reform through entrepreneurship with a crowd of Tufts students. Procedure to fill open Africana community rep seat finalized Tufts Elections Commission (ECOM) single applicant, which will leave the seat b y Li z z Gr a i n g e r “It has a forgiveness policy, in essence, for and the Tufts Community Union (TCU) vacant and restart the process. Contributing Writer the first offense,” Reitman said. “For a sec- Judiciary last week finalized the procedure If two applications are received, both ond offense you are on probation, lose your to fill the only open community repre- applicants will become candidates in a Tufts The Office institutes of the Dean of Student new Affairs policy account onprivileges file-sharing for six months, and if you sentative seat, which is reserved for the competitive election, pending the submis- and University Information Technology still haven’t figured it out by a third offense, Africana community. sion of a 50-signature petition by both (UIT) this summer collaborated to adjust the you could be separated from Tufts.” The procedural ruling, drafted by ECOM, applicants. policy on handling illegal file-sharing viola- This new policy reflects the structure of was approved by the Judiciary on Sept. 28, If three or more applications are submit- tions of the Digital Millennium Copyright other university policies like the one dealing according to Judiciary Chair Greg Bodwin, ted, the Africana Center staff and student Act (DMCA). The shift aimed to align the with alcohol and drug violations, according a junior. ECOM finalized the wording of the leadership may review the applications file-sharing policy with other university poli- to Reitman. procedure last week, according to ECOM and must approve a minimum of two cies and to educate students on the conse- “We created one system that parallels the Chair Mike Borys, a junior. applicants. Those two candidates will run quences of illegal file-sharing. other types of potentially repeat behaviors, The new procedure will allow interested against one another in an all-school com- Downloading or uploading unauthorized most principally the alcohol and drug policy individuals to submit applications for the petitive election. copyrighted files, including music, movies which basically has a three-step procedure,” Africana community rep seat on a rolling “We felt that continually running special and documents, is illegal and violates the Reitman said. basis throughout the academic year. ECOM elections would not be the most time- or university’s file-sharing policy, according to The university’s previous policy only plans to make a public announcement as money-effective … use of TCU’s resourc- Dean of Student Affairs Bruce Reitman. involved two steps, with the Office of the soon as the first application is received, es,” ECOM Public Relations Chair Joel The new policy states that a first offense Dean of Student Affairs receiving notifica- after which any challengers will have five Kruger, a sophomore, said. “Putting [the requires a suspension of Internet access tion only after a student’s second offense, academic days to submit an application. election] on a rolling basis … promotes the until an online quiz is taken, and the second according to UIT Call Center Team Lead Judi The procedure states that if no oppo- seat as well as promoting competition for offense leads to placement on Disciplinary Vellucci. sition steps forward, the leadership of that seat.” Probation One, commonly known as “pro- “Before, the student would do an online the Africana Center may allow the single one,” and losing Tufts Internet privileges for applicant to walk on, or they can reject the —by Amelie Hecht six months. see FILE-SHARING, page 2
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OCCUPY and aid people who are arrested, he noted. continued from page 1 The National Lawyers Guild (NLG) has ing to a statement on their website. Protesters pledged support for the Occupy Boston duringthat were arrested Occupy include students Boston from movement, protest Cowan added. Before the Monday Tufts, Boston University, Northeastern march, protesters handed out markers so University and University of Massachusetts, people could write the NLG phone number according to Wolfe. on their arm in case of arrest. Junior Rachel Greenspan, a member of the “A big part of the guild’s mission is to … protest, confirmed that at least one Tufts stu- defend people who are arrested in political dent was arrested. protests,” Cowan said. Others arrested included legal observers Greenspan said she was upset by the police and medics, who the police blocked from action on Tuesday. treating protesters, Wolfe said. “It was pretty upsetting feeling that you BPC also confiscated some of Occupy live in a country where you don’t have Boston’s donated medical supplies, Greenspan the freedom to assemble peaceably,” said. The police confiscated eyewash solution Greenspan said. Andrew Schneer/Tufts Daily for pepper-spray injuries and poured it on the These police actions will most likely The university this summer changed its file-sharing policy to include a three-step proce- ground, she noted. strengthen the movement, Greenspan and dure for dealing with students who engage in illegal file-sharing. Police refused to accept bail for protest- Wolfe said. ers until Tuesday morning, according to “People are here to support the movement Greenspan. Only some of the protesters were and they’re not going to let Occupy Boston be released by Tuesday night, she said. shut down,” Wolfe said. Occupy Boston currently estimates that it In response to BPD’s arrests, senior Kate will need $4,000 for protesters’ bail, accord- Perino wrote a private Facebook message FILE-SHARING right owners have previously served numer- ing to a statement on their website. Occupy — which she later published publicly on Newcontinued from policy page 1 to issueous warning Tufts IP address holders to first-per year with Boston has been collecting money to use for Facebook — to University President Anthony course and be put back [online] and no pre-litigation settlement letters, according bail, criminal defense lawyer Andy Cowan — a Monaco yesterday morning urging him to notification would be sent to the dean,” she to Reitman. member of the movement — noted. discuss Occupy Boston in a meeting she said said.time “A second file-sharing offense would be a formal policy “Copyright offenders owners provided a set of BPD said on Monday in a statement that it he had with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick complaint to the Dean of Students and they materials that offered [violators] an oppor- distributed to Occupy Boston protesters that later in that day. were [put] on Probation One.” tunity for them to go to a website, give a it expects them to cooperate with officers, and Perino expressed displeasure that police According to Vellucci, the Recording credit card number, and pay a fine which that “BPD will arrest those knowingly in viola- arrested protesters for trespassing on pub- Industry Association of America (RIAA) and was as much as $5,000 typically,” Reitman tion of the law if necessary.” lic grounds. She cited Article XCVII of the individual copyright owners send a list of IP said. “If the date expired, the copyright The document stated that if a person who Constitution of the Commonwealth of addresses that have illegally shared property owner would go to court and get a subpoe- “unlawfully assembles and does not dis- Massachusetts, which states that the con- over Tufts Internet to UIT. She added that the na for the university that would be forced perse after being ordered” may be impris- servation of natural resources is a “public addresses are tracked to students by UIT and to turn over the name of that IP address oned for up to one year or fined between purpose.” are compiled into a list for the Office of the holder so that the RIAA could pursue court $100 and $500. Perino asked Monaco to bring up the topic Dean of Student Affairs every day. action against the students.” The statement also defined trespassing as with Patrick. “We had more than 400 [offenders] last The new policy will not protect students “Remaining upon land of another after having “In a perfect democracy my voice could be year,” Vellucci said. “That’s big. It’s a lot of from the legal ramifications, but by educat- been forbidden to do so by a person who has heard as loud as yours, but I have no doubt work for the IT department.” ing students, it will hopefully reduce the total lawful control over the premises.” the governor will your words greater credence By imposing slightly harsher punish- number of violators, he explained. Occupy Boston had planned for possible due to your status as President of an outstand- ments and increasing education for first- Approximately 30 students have arrests in advance of Monday’s march, accord- ing university,” she said in the letter. “Please, time offenders, the new policy will ideally already received warnings this year, ing to Cowan. Both camps had legal observ- please, help us make the City take this very cut down the number of repeat violations. according to the Office of the Dean of ers, who volunteer to oversee police action seriously. Help us see some justice served.” While pre-litigation settlements involving Student Affairs. students in the past have primarily consisted The new policy aims to reduce the num- of illegal music downloading and upload- ber of offenders and educate students on the ing, Reitman explained that more recent consequences of illegal file-sharing. settlements have addressed illegal movie “Students see it as ‘Oh, I’m just giving file-sharing. away music,’” Vellucci said. “It’s been a while since the university Vellucci also noted the policy will help received pre-litigation settlements for music, students recognize the impact their illegal but we have been getting them for mov- activity has on the university generally. ies, shorts and pornography,” Reitman said. “It impacts the university in that we’re not “The copyright owners can see the file-shar- holding up a law, we’re not reinforcing the ing that goes on.” law,” Vellucci said. “[The new policy] is a way Illegal file-sharing can have serious legal to make students think twice and maybe do consequences. The RIAA or original copy- the right thing.”
Police Briefs Drugs then runs Towing the line Tufts University Police Department On Oct. 7 at 2:44 a.m. TUPD officers Courtesy Alexander Kolodner (TUPD) responded to a call on Oct. 5 at spotted a vehicle with expired registration Police and members of the Occupy Boston movement clashed when protesters refused to 1:35 p.m. A student in Cousens Gym parked on Talbot Avenue. The officers con- leave their second camp location on the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy at was having trouble breathing, which tacted the student who owned the vehicle 1:20 a.m. yesterday. the student explained may have been and asked him to register the car before caused by his recent use of cocaine. driving it again. The officers saw the vehicle TUPD, Tufts Emergency Medical parked in the Carmichael Hall parking lot Services, Medford Fire Department on Saturday night, still without registration. and Armstrong Ambulance Service The officers then had the vehicle towed, responded to the scene. and told the student he could retrieve the KHAZEI questions and comments from students, The student was transported to car once he had officially registered it. continued from page 1 many of which revolved around criticism Lawrence Memorial Hospital for Khazei cited a 2003 federal motion led of Teach for America for under-training its further observation. A report was Occupy Hillsides Khazeiby then-Rep. Tom urges Delay (R-Texas) youth to cut toteachers, change consequently system sacrificing the aca- sent to the Office of the Dean of Hillside Wine & Spirits and Medford funding for AmeriCorps as the reason for demic development of students. Student Affairs, but TUPD Sgt. Robert Police Department called TUPD on Oct. his move from social entrepreneurship into “I’ve seen the program work,” Khazei McCarthy is unsure if there will be any 7 at 10:00 p.m. to report people on the the realm of politics. said, citing examples of successful char- ramifications related to the student’s roof of the liquor store. When the officers “In 2003, Delay and a group of his friends ter schools such as the Harlem Success use of cocaine. arrived on the scene, they discovered two saw an opportunity to kill the program, Academy and Roxbury Preparatory in female Tufts students sitting on top of the with an 80 percent budget cut overnight,” Massachusetts. roof reading a book. he said. Khazei stressed the importance of citizen No carbon monoxide, but “They stated they didn’t realize they Inspired to “raise a ruckus,” Khazei orga- involvement in politics in an interview with two pong tables were on the roof,” said McCarthy. The nized a coalition of leading AmeriCorps— the Daily after the event. TUPD on Oct. 6 at 11:36 p.m. students had apparently wandered onto affiliated teams including Habitat for “We are at a turning point in our politics responded to a call from 45 Sawyer the rooftop while exploring the Tufts Humanity and Teach for America, to cam- right now,” he said. “Our political leadership Ave., the current home of Alpha Interfaith Center located on Winthrop paign both local and federal government is behaving like they’re in high school, not Epsilon Pi fraternity, regarding a Street behind the liquor store. The stu- members to “raise their voices.” putting the country first. The only answer sounding carbon monoxide alarm. dents were asked to leave and obliged. “It was a 100-hour citizen meeting of is for citizens to rise up and put pressure on When the officers arrived on the AmeriCorps workers,” he said. “After a week the system.” scene, there was a large group of Early or Late? It’s all of that, we had 50 members of Congress on Tufts Democrats President Catey Boyle, a students standing on the porch out- our side, and we got a lot of media atten- junior, was instrumental in bringing Khazei side. After talking to the students, relative TUPD on Oct. 8 at 11:40 p.m. broke tion. As a result, we not only saved the pro- to Tufts. She cited a desire to expose Tufts the officers went into the house to up a party on Sunset Road. McCarthy gram, we got $100 million increase to grow students to political leaders and offer stu- investigate. They did not discover any estimated there were 150 people at the the program by 50 percent.” dents an opportunity to create real-life con- carbon monoxide emissions, but they party. Khazei urged students to participate nections with them. did discover two beer pong tables in in the political process and support his “Khazei embodies the Tufts discussion the common room, which are against “For me, that’s late,” McCarthy said. campaign. of active citizenship. It is important to have campus policy. Officers broke up the “For the students, that’s early. That’s all I “I need people like you to get involved, him come here, along with other senate party and sent a report the Office of can say.” go door to door,” he said. “And if you get candidates, as an inspirational person,” the Dean of Student Affairs. involved in this campaign, I’ll do the best Boyle said. “His work is a proactive example —by Marie Schow to keep you empowered.” of citizenship outside of the classroom, the After the discussion, Khazei entertained ‘active citizenship’ we often talk about.” 3
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Alison Williams and Sarah Gottlieb | Generation SEX Students get fit as a fiddle To wait or TSR Fitness instructors bring their passion for the group workout to their peers not to wait? b y St e p h a n i e Ha v e n down the money it motivates me to go.” you just ease into the class,” Tralins Contributing Writer “I think it’s such a great program,” said. “I just had to show that I know Marysa Sheren, a senior who has taken how to instruct and can keep people o you’re dating someone new. He As Flo Rida’s “Club Can’t Handle Me” TSR Fitness classes for two years, said. from injuring themselves.” asked you out with a poem he passed echoes through the Hill Hall Aerobics “It’s such a great resource for students Because TSR Fitness classes have to you during your chemistry lab. Too Room, five ponytails flop back and to go invest in their health and main- exclusive access to the Hill Hall cute. She’s the star of the volleyball forth as girls organize their exercise tain their sanity.” Aerobics Room, instructors are also Steam and you’ve been crushing on her for balls, mats and weights on the dance In Hill last week, after he had had a responsible for cleaning up before months. You asked her out after her big floor. few weeks of experience with teach- and after their hour of teaching to game with roses. How charming. A while “If you want to stand up and jog in ing TSR classes, sophomore Jonathan ensure the space stays neat and orga- later, things seem to be going well. Your best place, we’ll do that for 45 seconds,” Sokolski led a class of girls in a series nized, Tralins said. friend thinks he’s a total hottie, your buddy sophomore Sarah Tralins instructs her of strength-training exercises, includ- TSR is also working to publicize thinks she’s a catch. Maybe you’ve fooled class. “Knees up!” ing maneuvers with weights and sit- the availability of the instructors to around a little, starting to approach below Tralins, one of Tufts Student ups. teach classes outside of Hill Hall — the belt… but you haven’t gotten there yet. Resources (TSR) Fitness’ eight student “Guys tell me girls can’t do push Chi Omega, for instance, will host TSR When is the right time to let it happen? instructors, began teaching exercise ups,” Sokolski said to his Bootcamp instructors teaching different classes One Jumbo guy told us, “If you’re not man classes this year, serving as a cheer- class. “But here are nine girls here to the sorority’s members each week. enough to tell your friends that this one is leader and coach for a weekly class of proving them wrong.” “A lot of people want to do group worth waiting for, then that’s your loss. I’d her fellow students. Long before he came to Tufts, fitness classes but don’t really know give a girl a while to get comfortable with it. She joined this semester because, Sokolski said he enjoyed studying and where to go,” Tralins said. “We are Ideally? I’d say after about four real dates I’d like many of her co-workers, she want- teaching different forms of exercise. available to teach them, it’s just about like to get some, but things change.” ed to bring to campus the group work- During the summer he runs a train- reaching out to different members of If sex is your “make it or break it” after out experiences she’s had off campus. ing camp in his Burlington, Mass. the community.” hanging out with your partner or hookup “When I have a room full of women backyard for middle and high school The rigors of the weekly class sched- twice, you might want to rethink your plan and we’re all dancing around, it seems boys as well as a cardio and fitness ule make the support of the other of action. Not all guys are ready to whip it less like a formal workout and more workout course for the boys’ moth- instructors crucial to keeping the pro- out night one, and not all girls want to get like you’re just dancing with your ers called, appropriately, Cougar gram running smoothly, according to that close right away. Chill out for a bit. If friends,” Elizabeth Keys, a sophomore Bootcamp. Tralins. you’re interested in dating someone, you TSR instructor, said. “At that point “I’ve never found [teaching my “[The instructors] are all in the should take the time to get to know each you’re not thinking about burning cal- peers] to be awkward because I’ve stage of adjusting our schedules and other in addition to hooking up. We aren’t ories or anything.” really done it all my life,” Sokolski making sure we’re on top of all the saying sex isn’t awesome, but there has to be TSR offers 10 different student- said. “Even before I started my busi- rules,” she said. “We’re really good something more to your relationship if you instructed fitness classes ranging ness I worked out with my friends. about taking over each other’s classes actually want it to continue. So how about from the relaxing, like Yoga 101, to We’d push each other. I kind of took if someone is sick or can’t make it for you let that spark burn a little before hop- the intense. On the roster this fall that relationship and brought it to my whatever reason and we’re working on ping between the sheets? is an ominous-sounding class called business and classes.” getting closer with each other.” Here’s our advice. Sex is great. It’s steamy Bootcamp. Applying to teach a class is a rela- They have been doing something and well sought after, but sometimes it Classes, which each last an hour, tively simple process — to become an right, as the classes continue to be shouldn’t be the date-one agenda. One lady cost $5 to drop in, $19.99 for a five- instructor this year, Sokolski taught as popular as ever. During the first Jumbo adds, “I’ve found that sex with people class pass or $110 for an unlimited a sample class in which he guided week of classes, when TSR waived the I’ve taken the time to get to know is usually semester pass. Money from the classes TSR Fitness managers Aleta Pierce, attendance fee, some instructors had way better. I feel much more comfortable, helps to purchase new fitness equip- a senior, and Sarah Heath Howe, a to turn students away because classes which makes me enjoy hooking up more. So ment and pay instructors. junior, through a condensed, 20-min- were filled to capacity. taking those few extra dates of just kissing It’s a rate that has students scram- ute class of what he would want to do “I think we’re really strong in the and chatting? Seems worth it to me.” bling to sign up. in an hour. beginning of the semester and we’re And what if you’ve found someone you’re “It’s really affordable,” sophomore In addition to teaching a demon- just going to try to keep it up with hooking up with but not looking to date? Jonathan Bird, who is signed up for the stration class, student instructors flyers and talking to people,” Tralins Obviously not everyone saves sex for rela- Wednesday night Butts n Guts class, must be CPR and first-aid certified. said. “It’s a lot about just networking tionships. If your partner wants to get it on said. “I really like that they have the “At first you have to establish that it to your friends so they tell another night one, go for it. However, although some passes because I feel that once I put you’re going to help people, and then person.” people are open to having casual sex right away, others might want to take it slow for a bit before getting physically serious. Just because someone doesn’t want to go all the way when you first get it on doesn’t mean that he or she isn’t open to hooking up with you. If you’ve found someone who’s a fan- tastic hookup, try and gauge his or her interest and move forward at whatever pace seems comfortable. If you’re a little hesitant, don’t go straight for below-the- belt action. A little making out never hurt anyone, and it’ll make you more comfort- able with your partner whether you have sex the first night or not. Whatever you do, make sure your partner consents to everything you’re doing. Chances are that if that one night goes really well for both of you, you’ll be hooking up with that person again in no time. If you’re the kind of guy or girl who just isn’t willing to wait for sex, maybe you should try something new this time around. How about some homework from your favorite sex columnists? Try getting to know your partner’s answers to these questions before getting your naughty on: - What’s your name? - Are you over 18? - What are you studying? - Do you have a significant other? - Are you clean? (both hygiene and STIs) - What’s your favorite color? - Dog or cat person? - Have any kids? - What’s your favorite position? - Have you participated in Occupy Boston? Happy Homecoming hookups, y’all!
Alison Williams and Sarah Gottlieb are sophomores who have not yet declared their
Kyra Sturgill/Tufts Daily majors. Williams can be reached at Alison. TSR Fitness classes in everything from strength training to yoga are proving as popular as ever this semester. [email protected] and Gottlieb can be reached at [email protected]. 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Features Wednesday, October 12, 2011
“Sometimes it just seems like people Campus Comment protest for the sake of protesting and, Tufts reacts to Occupy Boston they’re just like, “Down with corporate greed!” That sounds good in theory but what does that actually mean? We all buy stuff from these big corporations — that’s how our whole system works … Plenty of Jumbos are among the hundreds of frustrated protesters who have descended on Boston’s Financial District in the past weeks to express their discontent with the country’s it would be interesting if they offered economic and social status quo. As Boston police arrested scores of occupiers — including at least one Tufts student, according to reports — debate over the legitimacy of actions on all more practical solutions to fix it” sides has flared. Here’s what Tufts had to say. -Sarah Neville, sophomore
“I definitely agree … that one percent of the population has — I don’t know “I don’t think what we’re the exact percentage — but a crazy doing now is going to amount of wealth. So I guess I sup- directly create policy port what they’re doing.” change, but you need to -Paul Govoni, sophomore “I think it is very rally … I think that the pol- helpful as a society icy change can come in the to see what young future once that rally comes people are saying. to a boil.” I think the markets -Devin Ivy, senior and big fish like the government and big corporations cannot work with- “I have mixed feelings about it. Student out listening to the involvement is always great, and it’s people, and I think nice to see that on campus, but … I it’s a good idea and think that a lot of the message has got- “It’s great that students are a good thing for ten lost in the hype. I think that if they engaging more, making this country.” are articulate and make their concerns their voice heard and have -Nicolas Villar a little clearer, they could definitely get causes that are important Diaz, first-year a bigger support base.” enough to them that they Fletcher student -Alvaro Genie, sophomore can take to the streets.” -Marysa Sheren, senior
“I think it’s really great that a lot of students are involved … it’s getting “Here in the U.S. you have these institu- people to think a lot about different tions, the government is very strong, and issues, not just class inequality but the private sector is very powerful and also racial issues on campus and in is very related to the public sector … I the world in general … Which is excit- don’t think it will change aggressively ing, because I think that’s been diffi- the policy or the way the private compa- cult for Tufts, and this is a new oppor- nies are behaving in terms of the finan- tunity to grow.” cial system and the crisis.” -Sophia Wright, junior -Julio Toy, second-year Fletcher student
“I think one of the problems with “I feel like, as part of the Tufts com- Occupy Boston is I’m not sure what munity, showing support and send- the agenda is. I don’t know what ing out students to show what they they want for the outcome, I don’t stand for is definitely a good thing. know if they’re asking for asking But, I guess there is always a price for specific things to happen, or if to pay.” it’s just really a motion to start a -Xinnan Li, junior movement.” -Sloane Glass, sophomore
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b y Ca l v i n Ho p k i n s was suffering from a mild case of writ- Contributing Writer er’s block this weekend when a truly bizarre film-related news story fell into After experiencing lunch at Technique in my lap. Sarah Deming, a Michigan resi- early June, I immediately made the next Ident, is filing a class-action lawsuit against possible reservation for six … which was in FilmDistrict Distribution LLC for deceptive- ly marketing the indie-action film “Drive” Technique (2011), a fast-paced blockbuster featuring Ryan Gosling and lots of car chases. Deming is also suing the movie theater where she saw “Drive.” The lawsuit specifically calls for “an 215 First Street end to misleading trailers” and claims the Cambridge, MA 02142 film’s advertisements violated the Michigan Consumer Protection Act. 617-218-8088 This story is particularly noteworthy to $ me because I wrote the review for “Drive” in the Daily, and I gave it a four-star rating. In September. For all of you liberal arts students, the article, I specifically praised the film for that’s over a three-month wait. Eventually, the way it “defies viewers’ attention spans September rolled around and my friends that have been conditioned to expect cheap and I set off to Kendall Square for the meal. thrills.” On Metacritic, “Drive” received posi- Technique’s dinner menu had two options: tive reviews from 35 out of 40 critics. It seems three courses for $10 or four courses for $15. MISAKO ONO/Tufts Daily that Deming is filing her lawsuit because she As we got lost in the options of the menu, Technique offers unique dishes at student-friendly prices. thought she would be seeing a bad film, and our waiter for the evening appeared to give was disappointed when it turned out to be us the breakdown on the specials: a cream of san. The dish offered so many possible fla- The ginger in the dish — not the carrot — good. Just writing that last sentence made carrot soup, infused with ginger and drizzled vor combinations, and I kept experimenting kept it interesting. me question my sanity. with mint creme fraiche, and a flatbread until my plate was spotless. After a slight pause to refresh and digest For those of you who have not seen the pizza topped with anchovies, caramelized For my second appetizer, I ordered a my first two dishes, my entree arrived: filet film in question, allow me to clarify a few onions and a pesto reduction. caprese salad served with fried mozzarella, mignon with tomato hollandaise, served things. Deming is correct in her assess- Before I knew it, my first appetizer was heirloom tomatoes, roasted red peppers, with housemade fries, roasted zucchini ment of “Drive.” It has two major car-chase out: a grilled fruit and arugula salad with basil, olive oil and a balsamic vinegar reduc- and tomato salad. Although the steak was sequences. There are also a handful of crispy prosciutto, shaved parmesan cheese tion. The fried mozzarella was fresh and perfectly cooked, its presentation was less short violent scenes. However, this film and a champagne vinaigrette dressing. With not greasy at all. Its fried coating gave the impressive than that of previous dishes. is not the next installment in “The Fast yellow slices of peaches and pineapple, cheese a satisfying crunch, which accented Neither the tiny fries nor the zucchini and the Furious” franchise, nor was it ever purple plums, lush green arugula and per- the salad’s crisp tomatoes and soft pep- added much. intended to be. fectly pink prosciutto, the vibrant meal was pers. The balsamic reduction was the dish’s The flavoring of the meat also left me “Drive” is a well-developed character worthy of FoodPornDaily. The fruit was per- only weakness — the dressing wasn’t potent somewhat wanting. I prefer my meats gamey study and a crime drama. Furthermore, it fectly prepared; the peaches were sweet and enough to counterbalance the fresh moz- with just a hint of spice; unfortunately, the only had a production budget of $13 mil- fleshy with intricate grill markings. My first zarella. Even so, to dub the dish delicious pepper and hollandaise completely over- lion, so there was a clear financial limit to the bite of the crispy prosciutto crumbled in would be an understatement. powered the steak itself. The dish was still number of possible stunts. Compare that to the most satisfying way, and its flavor was I also had a chance to sample the cream the $125 million production budget for “Fast complemented excellently by the parme- of carrot soup, which wasn’t half bad either. see TECHNIQUE, page 6 Five” (2011), which came out six months ago, and it is easy to see why these two mov- ies are incredibly different. Any person with TV Review Internet access could have come to this con- José Mateo clusion after two minutes of research. ‘American Horror Story’ an aesthetic It is hard for me not to viciously bash delivers with Deming as a person. I do not know any- thing about her beyond the limited infor- fright-fest with deviating focuses mation given in news articles, and for this b y Jo s e p h St i l e reotypes rather than fully fleshed-out char- dark trio reason, I will avoid calling her stupid, idiot- Daily Editorial Board acters, there are a few scenes that feature b y Ma r t h a Sh a n a h a n ic, pea-brained or any other synonym that some genuinely bold ambition. “American Daily Editorial Board seems to apply. However, Sarah Deming The hardest question to answer about Horror” is unlike anything tried on the did commit an act of unbridled stupidity. FX’s “American Horror Story” — or any small screen before, although it still falls José Mateo’s Ballet Theatre She also found some opportunistic and of Ryan Murphy’s shows, really — is: “Is short of high-quality television. opened its season two weeks ago unprincipled lawyer to participate in her Taking cues from the plotlines of hun- with the introspective “Broken farce. As far as frivolous lawsuits go, this American Horror Story dreds of B horror flicks, the show focuses on one is pretty foolish. a struggling married couple, their troubled Broken Shadows In all likelihood, the lawsuit will be daughter and the haunted house they move dismissed due to the legal precedent of into. While the series does attempt to pay “common sense,” which states that people Starring Dylan McDermott, Connie homage to classics like “The Shining” (1980), who do really, really dumb things do not Britton, Jessica Lange, Denis “American Horror” doesn’t even come close. Music by Sergei deserve the attention of the American O’Hare However, its wild ambition to mimic past Rachmaninoff, Alfred judicial system. works gives the show an almost schizophren- Schnittke, Béla Bartok Yet, this story still troubles me because Airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. on FX ic feel. It’s even hard to tell what Murphy Choreography by José Mateo Sarah Deming is the typical moviegoer in intends to feature as the main “horror” part Sets and Costumes by José our country. Call her Jane Doe. Jane Doe it any good?” Though the show features wants to go to a movie theater for some little plot development and portrays ste- see HORROR, page 6 Mateo uncomplicated entertainment. She wants At The Sanctuary Theatre formulaic plots and simple characters and through Oct. 30 a lot of car chases. In other words, Jane Doe wants to see bad movies. And there is Shadows,” treating audiences to a nothing wrong with that. medley of choreography that spans Without bad movies, we wouldn’t be able the emotional spectrum from the to appreciate good movies. Plus, some- profound despair of disease to the times it’s nice just to go sit in an air-con- rushed confusion of a love affair. ditioned theater, eat some Raisinets, and Beneath the rafters of the watch “The Hangover Part II” (2011), even company’s home, the Sanctuary though it has the same exact plot structure Theatre in the Gothic Old as “The Hangover” (2009). But for a woman Cambridge Baptist Church in to sue after being exposed to an original Harvard Square, Mateo’s danc- and artistic film? That is absurd. What’s ers attack his demanding chore- more absurd is that the average moviegoer ography and admirably handle probably agrees with Sarah Deming. his demands on their expressive Maybe we should direct the cinematic capabilities. lawsuits at the right culprits. I’ve con- A strong current of dark pas- tacted my family’s legal representation and sion runs through the three Mateo have proposed suing Michael Bay, James ballets on the docket. While Cameron and Joel Schumacher for ruining the dancing is punctuated with movies. Who’s with me? humorous and breezy punches, each implies the humanness of psychological torment. Jordan Teicher is a senior majoring in Robert Zuckerman/FX English. He can be reached at Jordan. ‘American Horror Story’ stars Jessica Lange and Frances Conroy. see MATEO, page 6 [email protected]. 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts & Living Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Mateo’s ‘Broken Shadows’ features powerful performances with dark undertones MATEO continued from page 5 The first work of the night, “Circles” (2010), features Sybil Geddes in a haunting study in the art of tension. Accompanied by Alfred Schnittke’s chilling “Concerto for Piano and Strings,” Geddes finds herself sur- rounded by couples rushing and spin- ning, engulfing the space around her but ultimately leaving her alone. Her mournful, and sometimes panicked, movement is reminiscent of the para- doxically solitary experience of walk- ing on a New York City sidewalk — she is at once swept up in the ebb and flow of the crowd and completely in her own world. A seemingly calming moment part- nering and holding hands with Shane Tice is short-lived. They circle each other defiantly at first, melt into famil- iarity and just as easily fall apart as a quiet kind of madness descends on Geddes and fills her enormous eyes. Geddes is a force to be reckoned with: She has harnessed the ability to recon- cile a powerful attack with a delicate intricacy. Michelle Bonn was also a delight as an ambiguously important fixture in the frenetic rush of Geddes’ world. She appears in a red dress and a comfort- ably demure sorrow that both contrast with the gray-clad Geddes. By the time the lights dim with Geddes tracing circles in the dust on the floor, the audience isn’t left with a firm idea of what they have seen pass before them, but only a feeling that something has gone wrong and may not be fixed. Mateo’s grasp on the dramatic is less effective in his “Sound Secrets,” a ballet from last year set to Bela Bartok’s “Sonata for Two Pianos and
Percussion.” Despite the springy score, Gary Sloan/José Mateo Ballet Theatre the dancing often feels heavy and unfo- José Mateo Ballet Theatre’s ‘Broken Shadows’ is now running through Oct. 30 at The Sanctuary Theatre in Cambridge. cused. Mark Kehlet Schou and Angie DeWolf were the focal points among a proves engaging to watch. Something tion of the devastation the AIDS virus acute suffering and the fear of crossing set of a few feuding and frivolous danc- weighs on the piece though, and the on the human psyche. Twelve dancers the line between life and death. ers, but the real refreshment is found dancers’ overexertion from running appear in ghostly rows, and they slowly The up-close view of Mateo’s work among the piece’s other dancers as aimlessly around the stage and throw- begin to move out of stiff formation to makes it all the more impactful — and they insert themselves amid the drama ing themselves into sometimes clunky swerve and swirl around each other it’s an impact worth feeling. Mateo, between Schou and DeWolf. The com- patterning carries over. like cell samples in a test tube. It’s a over 25 years at the helm of the com- pany’s men especially shone — Tice These two works are broken up by the sanitized lens on the disturbing images pany, has honed a star-studded team again draws the eye to his sensitive yet more mature “Isle of the Dead” (1993), that characterize the disease — Mateo capable of handling the demands of his assured presence, and Ivaylo Alexiev which Mateo describes as an explora- skillfully depicts the personal drama of solid creativity.
delicious meal forTechnique only $15 offers TECHNIQUE continued from page 5 tasty, but not my favorite of the night. The same goes for the veal shank and risotto, served with English peas, mush- rooms and gremolata; again, the meal was good, but not perfect. The veal was beauti- fully cooked, fell off the bone and melted
Robert Zuckerman/FX in my mouth, but the sauce was a little too FX’s new series ‘American Horror Story’ lacks depth and cohesion. bland to complement the meat. We then progressed into what most chefs consider the hardest part of the With its predictability, ‘American Horror Story’ meal: the dessert course. This complete chocoholic ordered the classic chocolate polarizes audiences, pushing the terror envelope mousse with Viennese sponge cake, rasp- berries and raspberry sauce. The decadent HORROR Despite its predictability, “American On one hand, McDermott’s acting is bal- dessert paired the texture of a souffle with continued from page 5 Horror” does have some legitimately intrigu- anced by Lange’s performance, which is the richness of a mousse, and the rasp- of the story: How does one choose between ing moments that fall more in the genre of campy and wild. On the other, McDermott’s berry sauce was strong enough to hold its the ghosts, the demon in the basement, the mystery than horror. Frances Conroy and mostly melodramatic choices don’t mesh well own against the richness of the chocolate. polymorphic maid, the house that seems to Alex Breckenridge both play the maid, Moira, with Connie Britton’s performance as his wife. Needless to say, I was completely full by possess people, the leather-clad demon from who appears as an old woman (Conroy) to Britton plays the part as a quiet, overwhelmed the end of the meal. the attic or any of the other insanely crazy everyone except Ben, who sees her as a young wife in a low-key, almost defeated way. I can’t recommend Technique enough. things that happen in the first episode alone? and sex-crazed minx (Breckenridge) for rea- If the rest of the show matched Britton’s For $15, diners can eat like kings; the “American Horror” just throws everything sons as of yet unexplained. Equally fascinat- performance, it could be an emotionally dev- low bill buys you a gourmet, four-course at the viewer, proving the series will go any- ing is the moment when Constance (Jessica astating and fascinating look at a crumbling meal served by an enthusiastic wait staff. where with its plotlines. While this sounds Lange) walks past Moira and fiercely says, marriage through the use of horror symbols. Perfection isn’t guaranteed, but because almost refreshing, the constancy of “got- “Don’t make me kill you again.” Unfortunately, “American Horror” goes in too Technique is entirely staffed by students cha!” moments relegate them from surpris- These kinds of scenes get viewers’ minds many different directions at once to explore completing their capstone project at Le ing to mundane. racing about what could be going on. As with any thread fully. Cordon Blue School, that’s to be expected. The real problem might be the medium most of Murphy’s productions, like “Glee,” it Since “American Horror” already seems to Technique’s atmosphere is wonderful: itself — after all, viewers don’t expect the fam- is the show’s potential that keeps audiences have thrown every crazy and intense horror your meal won’t be marred by noise from ily to be in any real danger in the series’ very hooked, even when the series clearly isn’t scene imaginable into its pilot episode, it will other tables, and the splendor of the pro- first episode. What would “American Horror” good at the moment. be interesting to see if the series can keep up fessional kitchen is completely open to do for the rest of the season if the house While the cast has incredible past experi- without running out of plotlines. Ultimately, observation. This venue offers a private was destroyed or the stars got killed off this ence, the actors’ performances are uneven — “American Horror Story” is likely to polarize dining experience and excellent service for early on? So when it looks like Ben (Dylan so uneven that, at times, it feels like some of audiences and elicit strong love-hate reac- customers on a budget. McDermott) is about to set fire to the entire the actors are in different shows. McDermott, tions. If “Glee” or “Nip/Tuck” (2003-2010) The only downside to Technique is the house with this family sleeping inside, view- known for solid work on shows like “The are any indication of how Murphy plans to trickiness of getting a reservation, so if you ers are just waiting for something to stop him, Practice” (1997-2004), is often too over the execute this show, “American Horror” will be want to go, choose a day in the far future and something does — after the commercial top. His emotions go from zero to 10 in scenes, watchable but frustrating in its fruitless efforts and reserve now. I’ve already made my break, of course. and he offers little nuance or subtlety. to reach its full potential. next reservation for December. Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y advertisement 7
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Editorial THE TUFTS DAILY Ca r t e r W. Ro g e r s Making a scene Editor-in-Chief There is the case of police abruptly entirely valid, and most importantly, called for more people to join the move- Editorial cracking down on a protest to silence it, they have a First Amendment right to ment “as soon as possible.” Niki Krieg as happens in many parts of the world assemble. However, they do not have Organizers were inviting a clash with Adam Kulewicz less free than the United States. Then the right to “tie up” the city by disturbing police by disobeying a clear order to Managing Editors there is the case of a group intentionally public order. move back to the original protest site. provoking law enforcement officers into The arrests were overtly provoked. When they invited more people to join Amelie Hecht Executive News Editor Kathryn Olson News Editors making arrests in order to make a news- Protesters decided they had outgrown them in disobeying the law, they knew Laina Piera worthy scene. What happened during their Dewey Square site. They chose exactly what was going to happen: Large Corinne Segal Saumya Vaishampayan the early hours of Tuesday morning was to expand from their original staging numbers of people — 141 as of 7:00 p.m. Brent Yarnell the latter. ground to an adjacent part of the Rose last night, to be exact — were going to be Bianca Blakesley Assistant News Editors Gabrielle Hernandez The arrest of over 100 Occupy Boston Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway, which arrested, the arrests were going to occur Brionna Jimerson protesters two nights ago emerged as had recently undergone a $150,000 land- in front of cameras and the event was Michael Marks worldwide news, which was exactly the scaping project. going to make headlines. Elizabeth McKay Marie Schow organizers’ goal. When the police began to arrest pro- Law enforcement officials have already Minyoung Song Boston Mayor Thomas Menino made testers around 1:20 a.m., they did not been gracious in allowing protesters to Mahpari Sotoudeh his point succinctly in the Boston Globe do so unexpectedly. Police had request- occupy Dewey Square for weeks and will Martha Shanahan Executive Features Editor yesterday, saying, “I agree with them on ed that protesters return to the origi- continue to allow them to do so, accord- Jon Cheng Features Editors the issues. Foreclosure. Corporate greed. nal Dewey Square site for several hours ing to Menino. Maya Kohli Amelia Quinn These are issues I’ve been working on my before moving in, and officers also issued However, if the protesters continue to Falcon Reese entire career. But you can’t tie up a city.” leaflets warning protesters not to occu- disobey clear warnings, they’ll be arrest- Derek Schlom Victoria Rathsmill Assistant Features Editors We at the Daily agree: The causes py the Greenway. In response to these ed, and they’ll have no one but them- Margaret Young the protesters were advocating for were requests, Occupy Boston on its website selves to blame. Rebecca Santiago Executive Arts Editor Zach Drucker Arts Editors Anna Majeski Charissa Ng Devon colmer Joseph Stile Matthew Welch Ashley Wood Melissa MacEwen Assistant Arts Editors David Kellogg Executive Op-Ed Editor Bhushan Deshpande Op-Ed Editors Seth Teleky Assistant Op-Ed Editors Devon Colmer Cartoonists Louie Zong Craig Frucht Editorialists Michael Restiano Daniel Rathman Executive Sports Editor Matthew Berger Sports Editors Lauren Flament Claire Kemp Ben Kochman Aaron Leibowitz David McIntyre Alex Prewitt Ann Sloan Ethan Sturm Kate Klots Assistant Sports Editors Josh Berlinger Executive Photo Editor Virginia Bledsoe Photo Editors Kristen Collins Alex Dennett Justin McCallum Ashley Seenauth William Butt Assistant Photo Editors Lane Florsheim Caroline Geiling Meagan Maher Oliver Porter Scott Tingley Dilys Ong Staff Photographers
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Andrew Paseltiner Executive Copy Editor Ben Considine Copy Editors Patrick Donnelly Sara Eisemann Katrina Knisely Drew Lewis Ashley Cheng Assistant Copy Editors Linh Dang Lauren Greenberg George Le Gregory Witz Audrey Kuan Executive Online Editor Darcy Mann Online Editors Ben Schwalb Thriving on cancer Will Wong b y Ni l a We b s t e r Mr. Gittleman saying, “Jung believed that We can make a difference in our health Ammar Khaku Executive Technical Manager acceptance of our problems can lead to by eating anti-cancer foods, picturing “It can’t happen here.” The title of the greater wholeness.” That moment was a ourselves healthy and doing what is BUSINESS Sinclair Lewis novel (1935) resonates turning point, and that gestalt has helped meaningful to us. Laura Moreno for a reason: It is difficult to imagine me through many difficult moments, Recommended reading? “Anticancer, A Executive Business Director “it” — whatever the crisis might be — including the moment of my diagnosis. New Way of Life” (2008) by David Servan- Saanya Gulati Receivables Manager happening in our own backyard, or in Now, a year and several months after Schreiber, M.D., who was diagnosed our own bodies. my diagnosis, I am by no means cancer- with brain cancer and researched ways P.O. Box 53018, Medford, MA 02155 617 627 3090 FAX 617 627 3910 When it does happen, there is one free, but I am healthier than ever. I am that we can create an anticancer terrain [email protected] question that proves invaluable: What thriving on metastatic cancer. My busi- within our own bodies. “The Relaxation do we do with it? Do we let it fester and ness is busier than ever before and I Response” (1975) by Dr. Herbert Benson, do we turn negative, or do we allow it am visiting more elementary schools to who made a scientific correlation to become a gateway that can lead to share my children’s picture books. And between stress and health. And “Love, deeper understanding? more than that: I am eating more wisely, Medicine and Miracles” (1986) by Dr. When I was diagnosed with cancer exercising more energetically, meditat- Bernie Siegel, who considered himself in July 2010, my first words were, “I ing more deeply and living more fully a “Jungian” surgeon, and whose books find that difficult to believe.” Even more than ever. forever changed the way we see cancer. difficult to believe was the prognosis: I have also become educated about We want to get away from the “why Statistics gave me an 11 percent chance cancer. This has taken the mystique me?” syndrome. “Why me?” is virtually a of surviving one year. I realized at that out of the word. Abnormal mutations non-sequitur. Why not us? “It” can hap- moment I had a choice. This was some- occur in our bodies all the time, and pen here. Cancer, like any other event thing brought home to me in [Alice and most of the time, our immune system in life, can come bearing gifts. Our chal- Nathan Gantcher University Professor shuts these mutations down. Fortifying lenge it to unearth those gifts. and former Provost] Sol Gittleman’s leg- our immune system is a way for all of endary “Yid Lit” course, which I took (can us to stay healthy, whether we have a this be true?) in 1982. I remember a dis- cancerous tumor or not. Believing that Nila J. Webster graduated from Tufts in 1985, cussion about Sigmund Freud, Carl Jung we are an active participant in our own and she is now a licensed massage therapist and the meaning of life, and I remember lives, no matter what, empowers us. and author of children’s picture books.
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Amanda Johnson | Senior Moments In search of a two-state solution A surplus, b y Ay a l Pi e r c e
Many people, including myself, but at what were deeply disturbed by the Director’s Leadership Council’s (DLC) “Crash Course on the Palestinian Bid for cost? Statehood,” presented by Professor ufts recently announced a $32 mil- Sa’ed Atshan. When a Tufts profes- lion operating surplus, marking a sor is called to present a universi- more than 700 percent increase ty-sponsored academic lecture, one from the previous fiscal year. As a would hope that he would present Tnon-profit institution that costs well over a more balanced view of the situ- $50,000 a year to attend and has suspended ation rather than a highly partisan need-blind admissions, we should be trou- and contested assessment. Students bled that there is ever a substantial surplus. anticipating a balanced perspective News like this muddles the distinction on the Palestinian Bid for Statehood between the ends of our university and those were misled, only to find themselves of the controversial “for-profit” colleges. sitting through a lecture promoting Universities like Tufts engage in many prac- the idea of the one-state solution — a tices that mirror the cost-efficiency focus of plan which would signify the dises- corporations, while simultaneously enjoying tablishment of the democratic State of significant tax exemptions and flaunting a Israel. proclaimed moral purpose. As an institution, As part of the Tufts community, we need greater transparency and a better Tufts Friends of Israel calls upon focus on student and employee needs, or we the DLC to engage in educational should relinquish our claims to a public mis- discussions that present a broader sion and our property-tax-exempt status. perspective on the complexities of In an effort to cut costs, Tufts recently the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. As a switched janitorial service providers, from “Crash Course,” for those who may American Building Maintenance to UGL not be otherwise educated in the Unicco. Though the contract required the new nuances of this highly controversial provider to extend job offers to all janitors who global conflict, students deserve the were working under the old contract, it seems opportunity to understand the wide unlikely that a provider being paid less by Tufts range of approaches that exist and to will be able to maintain equivalent workforce, forge their own opinions. wages and hours for a lower overall price. Contrary to popular belief, being The university has professed a commitment pro-Israeli and pro-Palestinian are not to ensuring quality treatment of these work- mutually exclusive. Both the Jewish ers, and yet its actions illuminate the reality and the Palestinian people have a that budget, rather than principles, are driving right to their own homelands. These administrative decisions. sentiments are shared by the majority Tufts’ reliance on adjunct professors and of those on both sides, as shown by part-time faculty is further evidence of cost- one poll conducted through the One cutting strategies at the expense of worker Voice movement which found that 74 conditions and student education. Adjunct percent of Palestinians and 78 percent professors earn significantly less than ten- of Israelis support the vision of two ure-track professors and, for those teaching states for two people. less than three classes a year, receive no Professor Atshan’s call for a one- benefits. They are often forced to split time state solution affronts the Jewish between multiple colleges, meaning less people’s universally recognized right availability for students and overstretching to self-determination. Those familiar commitments. The university has voiced with the demographic realities of the intentions of hiring more full-time staff Israeli-Palestinian conflict understand members, but certain departments, like the that, with the influx of Palestinians, Department of Sociology, depend heavily on the Jewish population would quickly adjuncts. The justifiable anger articulated by become the minority, thereby com- English department lecturers last year at the promising the existence of a Jewish Elizabeth Robinson/Tufts Daily inhibiting scale back of office space under- state and collective security in the U.S., EU, and Russia), on the other a 2,000-year-old dream of the Jewish scores a disregard for such indispensable already hostile region. This aspiration hand, has repeatedly called for a people to return to their homeland, elements of our success. goes back decades, with President resumption of negotiations based on the land of Israel. The only way peace On the student side of the equation, the Nasser of Egypt bluntly stating in 1961 the two-state solution. Last month, the can be achieved is when both sides lack of a need-blind admissions policy dem- that, “If [Palestinian] refugees return Quartet released a statement reaffirm- recognize each other’s right to digni- onstrates the financial lens through which to Israel, Israel will cease to exist.” ing its “strong support for the vision fied self-determination. we view prospective students. If we refuse The implementation of the two- of Israeli-Palestinian peace outlined As Tufts students, we have a duty to to consider financial hardship as a factor state solution, keeping in line with the by United States President Barack act on the virtue of active citizenship. favorable to admission, then it should never internationally accepted vision of two Obama,” a de-militarized Palestinian Part of that mantra requires taking steps hurt applicants’ chances of admission either. states for two peoples, would continue state based on the 1967 borders with to ensure the existence of a balanced Reinstating need-blind admissions needs to honoring the rights of Israel’s Arab mutually agreed land swaps — a plan and fair academic environment on our be at the forefront of any sort of financial minority who wish to remain in Israel that can only be achieved through campus. As with any political narrative, decision the university makes. once an independent Palestinian state peaceful negotiations. the story of the Middle East conflict has Tufts’ financial decisions have enabled is created. After all, Israeli Arabs cur- Among the narrow demographics more than one side, and every narra- the university to skirt much of the account- rently have full political rights as citi- that support the one-state resolution tive deserves its representation in an ability and criticism that should be part of zens and exercise those rights by vot- are academics along the periphery academic setting. Despite our serious a public discourse, and the administration ing, serving as Members of the Knesset and supporters of the Hamas terror- disagreements with Professor Atshan’s has openly shown its preference to keep (Israel’s Parliament) and represent- ist organization. Hamas, an Iranian- message, Friends of Israel will passion- these operations in the shadows. Earlier ing the State of Israel as ambassa- armed proxy movement, has relent- ately defend his freedom of expression this year, state legislation was proposed dors abroad. Does Israel still struggle lessly waged a violent extermination on this campus. When an event is pro- that would require increased disclosures with discrimination against its minor- campaign against the State of Israel. moted as a “Crash Course” on such a on matters like the value of investment ity populations, and should it be sub- Their methods include indiscrimi- contentious issue, however, it is unac- and property, and information about fac- ject to criticism? Absolutely! However, nately firing thousands of rockets at ceptable to provide such a one-dimen- ulty with salaries exceeding $250,000. Tufts like many Western democracies facing Israeli towns and murdering Israeli sional perspective without exposing the opposed the bill, claiming the adequacy of similar challenges today, Israel contin- men, women and children through campus to other relevant points of view. the current practices and that such trans- ues to confront this disparity through suicide bombings, both blatant viola- As educators with the auspicious goal parency would provoke harmful effects. We its thriving democratic process. tions of international law. of creating awareness on global issues cannot continue our pretense of philan- By contrast, Palestinian Authority Professor Atshan claims that across campus, we hope that the DLC is thropic motives and active citizenship if we President Mahmoud Abbas has stated Hamas is not a monolithic organiza- committed to providing that balanced have reason to conceal the decisions made repeatedly that ethnic equality is not tion. Despite the nuanced divisions space — especially when the organiza- in the financial realm. the goal of a future Palestinian state. between the Gaza-based political tion advertises its event as a compre- It’s not irrational for the university to make Most recently, in December 2010, leadership and Syria-based politburo, hensive and objective “Crash Course.” choices that yield gains, but universities Abbas asserted, “We have frankly these factions are united by Hamas’ Friends of Israel calls on the Director’s have a unique liberty to operate outside of said, and always will say: If there Charter, which explicitly states, “Israel Leadership Council to host a profes- these strict profit-driven analyses, and with is an independent Palestinian state will exist and will continue to exist sor who can explore the benefits of the it, the responsibility to make decisions that with Jerusalem as its capital, we won’t until Islam will obliterate it, just as it Two-State Solution and we encourage fall beyond of the realm of economics. The agree to the presence of one Israeli [Islam] obliterated others before it.” Tufts University to provide academic assessment of costs and benefits that help in it.” This stance is continuously Can coexistence in one state plausibly discussions which offer a fair and bal- Fortune 500 companies thrive should not be echoed by Maen Areikat, Palestine exist, as Professor Atshan suggests, anced view of the realities of this (and the same as our university policies, and we Liberation Organization Ambassador when elements of the Palestinian any other) conflict that touches so many need to be shown tangible evidence that our to the United States. When asked in an leadership call for the ethnic cleans- hearts on our campus. students and staff are truly our bottom line. interview in Tablet Magazine (October, ing of Jews from the area? 2010) if any Jew inside the borders of Those seeking justice in the region Palestine would have to leave, Mr. should reject the one-state solution Ayal Pierce is a freshman who has not yet Amanda Johnson is a senior majoring in Areikat responded, “Absolutely.” for what it is — the dismantling of the declared a major. He is the communications international relations. She can be reached The Quartet (composed of the U.N., State of Israel and the destruction of chair/press secretary of Tufts Friends of Israel. at [email protected].
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Joining their teammates in the top 100 “Saturday was really successful for the were senior Connor Rose and junior Kyle team,” Wallis said. “We accomplished a Marks, finishing in 61st and 74th, respec- few things that we wanted to: We placed tively, with times of 26:03 and 26:14. better than we did last year, we averaged “We have an incredible training group under 26 minutes, which is a big thing for to work out right now, so it’s not just one us to do and we went out and proved to guy having a good race; you have a lot of not just the region, but to the nation that people having good races,” Wallis said. we are a team that has a lot of potential “We have a lot of talent, and a lot of it and could be a threat come November.” has been young talent, so a lot of [our “Our fitness levels are better than they success has come from] getting experi- have ever been and [Saturday] was a great ence under the talent. With everybody showing for the next five weeks,” Rand putting in a lot of hard work and working added. “We have a chance to win Regionals. together, it all is coming together.” We have a tough region this year, but with A pileup in the first 200 meters of the our fitness levels where they are now, it race brought many athletes down, includ- wouldn’t be out of the question. We have ing senior co-captain Scott McArthur very high expectations for the champion- and graduate student Jerzy Eisenberg- ship season.” Guyot (LA ’11), but the two recovered Despite the impressive showing on to complete solid races, with McArthur Saturday, the Jumbos have already put the race rounding out the scorers for Tufts in behind them, concentrating on getting even 105th place. stronger for the NESCAC Championships “We’ve always been a deep team, but and their most crucial meet, the NCAA New that depth has kind of just shifted for- England Div. III Championship. ward, so we had four in the top 100 this “Saturday was a good confidence boost- year, and I think we could have had five er, but we still have five weeks and a lot of in the top 100 if Scott didn’t get tripped work until Regionals,” Rand said. up,” Wallis said. “All these guys were here Next Saturday, the squad will trav- competing at the varsity level or NESCAC el to Harkness Memorial State Park in level last year, so it was just another year Waterford, Conn. for the Conn. College of training and another year of experi- Invitational. A smaller squad will com- ence that moved the team forward, and pete, with many of the top athletes rest- it goes to show how strong the team is ing for the NESCAC Championships on and how we could move on.” Oct. 29, which will feature the top 12 run- Daily File Photo Junior Matt Rand completed the 8,000-meter course in a personal best time of 24:55, the Eisenberg-Guyot finished the 8K in ners from each of the NESCAC schools. first time he has ever finished in under 25 minutes. Preparations begin for Homecoming matchup against Williams FIELD HOCKEY NESCAC teams.” How secure is your continued from page 16 While the game marked the Jumbos’ third freshman goalkeeper Becca Napolitano to straight victory, Dyer explained that Tufts can- the upper-left corner to give the Jumbos a not afford another conference loss because of laptop computer? 3-0 lead midway through the second half. the post-season uncertainty it would cause. Barely two minutes later, Perkins added to Because Div. III has added two new auto- the assault, corralling a rebound and striking matic-bid conferences this season, it seems Find out at Laptop Security Day a shot in to give Tufts a 4-0 margin with just unlikely the NCAA will award the NESCAC under 16 minutes left to play. four at-large bids as it has in past seasons. Wednesday, October 12 Conn. College, however, refused to go Currently, the Jumbos sit fifth in the league, 11:00am – 1:00pm silently, and the Camels denied Tufts senior and a NESCAC tournament matchup with goalkeeper Marianna Zak the shutout. With No. 15 Trinity is likely. If the Jumbos fail to top Mayer Campus Center Lobby three minutes remaining, a defensive mis- Hamilton and No. 3 Bowdoin in the last two communication on the Jumbos’ end pro- weeks of regular season play, a conference duced a 2-on-1 opportunity for the Camels crown may be the only way to guarantee in front of Tufts’ net. Senior Lauren Gaffny an NCAA berth. In their four NESCAC finals found the boards for the fourth time this since 2007, the Jumbos have won just once. year and tacked on the Camels’ only score First, the Jumbos must focus on Williams of the weekend. and Bates, who they face in an upcoming The Jumbos, however, refused to let doubleheader weekend. At 4-5 overall and Gaffny have the final word of the contest 1-4 in the NESCAC, the Ephs don’t look and answered just 42 seconds later with a threatening on paper, but as a conference fast-break goal from sophomore Chelsea rival, they should never be discounted. On Yogerst. Rookie forward Brittany Norfleet Saturday, Tufts will look to avoid another quickly carried the ball from the backfield dormant first half in order to impress a and hit Yogerst, who was streaking ahead. Homecoming crowd and collect another Napolitano left the cage, electing to play the conference victory. Laptop Locks STOP Plate 1-on-1 aggressively, but Yogerst won the colli- Sunday morning, the Jumbos will travel $29.00 $15.00 sion and found the empty net for the Jumbos’ to Bates to take on the Bobcats, who, at 1-5 fifth and final goal. Tufts’ wide range of scor- in the NESCAC and 2-7 overall, are arguably ers illustrated its unique offensive depth, even less of a threat. In nine games this sea- and the squad now boasts the most players son, Bates has allowed 29 goals but scored on the NESCAC point leaderboard with five just 10 times. While few expect an upset, Tufts’ Jumbos making the top 20. margin of victory over Bates will be compared Engravers will be available for your convenience “It feels great to finally be clicking and to the performances of the NESCAC’s other playing at a level of hockey that we know we top-tier teams against the Bobcats. Both No. 8 are capable of,” Dyer said. “We ended up with Amherst and Wesleyan won 7-1 while Trinity a 5-1 win, but the game also reminded us that and Bowdoin took down Bates 6-1 and 5-0, we still have a lot to work on. We always look respectively. Sunday’s match offers a valuable to get a shutout, so we have to make sure opportunity for the Jumbos to make a state- that our defense doesn’t falter, no matter how ment to the rest of the conference. much of a lead we have. We also need to work “If we’ve learned one thing this season on coming out stronger and getting some it’s that no team, especially in the NESCAC, Sponsored by the Tufts Police Community Policing Unit goals earlier in the game. It was great to have should be underestimated,” Perkins said. 617-627-3839 such a strong second half, but it shouldn’t “Williams and Bates are no exception … It’s have taken us 35 minutes to get the ball in all about who shows up to play on a given the net. So while we’re proud of the win and day. I think going into this weekend we need how we played, we are also using the game to to keep that in mind and focus on playing our prepare for upcoming games against other game, regardless of the opponent.” 14 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Men’s Tennis b y Aa r o n Leibowitz captain Kai Victoria said. “But in general, Daily Editorial Board that’s not indicative of the level of com- petition we’re going to see.” Tufts cruised to an 8-1 victory against For now, however, there is no use in host Babson College on Friday, its last complaining. Jumbosfull-squad match of the bullyfall. The Beavers’ Beavers in final fall match “The schedule had been set, and we’ve one singles victory was the only match been doing it for three years, and we’ve the Jumbos conceded in three dual con- had the same results against these oppo- tests this season. nents for years,” Bossen said. “Going for- The Jumbos were dominant across the ward we’re going to try to get in more board, winning two singles matches at tournaments as opposed to dual match- love and losing no more than three games es, but I don’t think there’s a sense of in a set of singles play, with the exception frustration on this team at all.” of the No. 1 singles match. They also won A few players will get to compete all three doubles matches by scores of one more time this fall at the Harvard 8-1, 8-2 and 8-4. Top singles player, junior Halloween Tournament, which last Andrew Lutz, suffered the only loss, 6-1, year included players from Harvard, 6-1 against freshman Connor DeFiore — Dartmouth, Brown, Amherst and MIT. the best of a trio of first-years in Babson’s Bossen, Lutz, sophomores Austin Blau top three singles spots. and Pat Monaghan and juniors Ben Barad Though the Jumbos cruised to their and Mark Westerfield represented Tufts victories — as they have throughout the in 2010, and Lutz and Barad reached the fall — they made sure to remain focused. doubles final. Bossen is hopeful that the “You never want to go into a match tak- squad can send as many as four singles ing the other team lightly,” senior tri-cap- and two doubles teams this year. tain Morrie Bossen said. “We had beaten “It’s one of my favorite tournaments them by wide margins in the past and we of the year,” Bossen said. “It’s an indi- knew that going in, but still we don’t want vidual competition, but we’ve done it to end up losing to a team we know we the past few years and last year we did can beat. So we took them seriously, as relatively well in doubles. It’s just a they deserve to be taken.” chance for us to see how we can com- It was also a good opportunity to work pete with some strong competition. It on individual skills. will be nice at the end of the fall to play “We all have individual things that we’re some very strong players.” working on,” Bossen said. “I think every- After this Sunday, the Jumbos will stop one was able to go in with a gameplan holding official team practices and, in of how they wanted to affect the match, accordance with NCAA Div. III rules, won’t based on what they wanted to improve practice with their coaches again until and based on their playing style.” February. Bossen and fellow tri-captains There were also some team concepts Victoria and Sam Laber will organize cap- in mind, such as playing aggressively at tains’ practices about twice a week, and net in doubles, which is something coach the players will also hit and work out on Jamie Kenney has stressed in her first year their own. on the job. The offseason should give the Jumbos There has been plenty of time to refine time to return to full strength after some skills at this fall’s matches, since the minor injuries, though Monaghan’s is the Jumbos’ competition has been sub-par; only serious one. He hurt his back, but they defeated Roger Williams and Salve he hopes physical therapy will help him Regina on Sept. 18, each in 9-0, shutout return at the start of the spring season. fashion. Next year, they will play a more “Pat’s injury is worrisome, but he has the challenging fall schedule. Virginia Bledsoe/Tufts Daily rest of the fall, winter break and the begin- “It’s always a nice confidence booster Senior Sam Laber will work with fellow tri-captains Kai Victoria and Morrie Bossen to orga- ning of spring to get better,” Victoria said. when you destroy a team,” senior tri- nize captains’ practices before the spring season. “So we’re hopeful that he’ll be ready.” Elephants in the Room I wish ____ Pro wrestler NESCAC team you Steve Jobs would go away name hate the most was _____ Conn. College Luke Lamothe (Eds note: Conn. Senior offensive line Mosquitoes Chocolate College does not iDolized Thunder Football have a football team.) Jesse Poon Chris Mutzel’s Senior defender flesh-colored The Big Poo Amherst men’s 56 Men’s soccer beard Nanny soccer Anya Price A man who Senior My diarrhea “Crab Battler” Hamilton followed his Women’s XC dreams to fruition Chelsea Yogerst The one with Brilliant, but I Sophomore forward Locker room The “SoCal Soft the ridiculous will always be a cockroaches Field hockey Server” mascot BlackBerry girl. all photos courtesy tufts athletics Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports 15 At midpoint of the season, Jumbos now look to Conn. College Ethan Sturm | Rules of the Game Women’s XC Leyland continued from page 16 said. “I think that I have lot of room to grow and I have high expectations for myself and for the team in future races this season.” One of the larger and more hectic races of MVP the season, the meet provides a lot of energy in what is seen as a major tune-up for the n baseball, the manager often acts as championship races. With most of the Div. little more than a series of press con- III teams in New England competing, it is a ference sound bites during the regular great opportunity for the teams to see where season, and his decisions are rarely they stand at the midpoint of the season. Iscrutinized. Starting pitchers are expected The Jumbos finished just eighth out of the to go deep into games, pinch hitters are Div. III teams, so the runners know that they rare, and offensive signals are usually text- need to improve. book. But when a 162-game season comes “I think it is really going to come down down to just a few contests, the skipper to the team that wants it the most,” Creath gets the spotlight. said. “We’ve put in so much work. I think Let’s take the Tigers’ ALDS victory over that we can get it and we have our hearts set the Yankees last week as an example. The on making it to nationals. We have to leave it Yankees had the highest salary in the all out there in the race and focus on picking league and outscored the Tigers by 11 runs, off the runners that we need to beat.” but they came up short. Why? Because Though Jessup has just started working Jim Leyland thoroughly out-managed Joe out with the team again, she is aware of Girardi. Let’s look just at one game — where the team can go with the talent and Game 5 — and the decisions made. motivation they have as a group. “Our season started off really strong and Pre-Game: Lineups are in, and Leyland is we are really excited about that,” Jessup again tinkering while Girardi’s card is as said. “I think this weekend put the season in stiff as a teenage boy looking at his first perspective for us a little bit. We realize we Playboy. Don Kelly, who had only started can be a great team when we run as well as one of the first four games for Detroit, is we can, but it is going to take a lot of huge in the two-slot. Meanwhile, Jorge Posada individual efforts to reach our goals.” — the Yankees’ hottest bat on his way With three weeks until the NESCAC to a 6-for-14 series — remains buried at Championships, there is a lot of time for seventh behind a trio of Alex Rodriguez, the time to regroup from a tough week- Mark Teixiera and Nick Swisher that would end at Franklin Park. Next weekend, the finish the series with a combined 5-for-54. Jumbos will compete at the Conn. College Daily File Photo No one was more egregious than A-Rod at Invitational. Junior tri-captain Lilly Fisher was the fastest Tufts runner on Saturday, coming in at 19:07. Cleanup. Rodriguez had been a parasite to the Yankees all season — New York won nearly five percent more without Rodriguez in the lineup this year. Top of the 1st: Kelly wastes no time mak- ing an impact, pulling an Ivan Nova break- ing ball over the fence in right. Delmon Young follows it up with another home run, and the Tigers are in control early. Advantage: Leyland. JUMBOSLICE Bottom of the 4th: The Yankees are rally- ing, and with two on and one out, Posada singles up the middle. But Rodriguez is held up at third, and two batters later the Yankees don’t score. A lack of aggres- siveness from the coaching staff cost the team a run. Top of the 5th: With Nova out early with a stiff arm, Girardi is lucky to have a well-rested bullpen. After Phil Hughes and Boone Logan get the team through the fourth, Girardi could turn to Rafael Soriano and David Robertson for two innings each blogs.tuftsdaily.com and Mariano Rivera for one. Instead, he turns in desperation to C.C. Sabathia, who should have been reserved for emergency work in extra innings. Sabathia doesn’t have his best stuff, and on a two-out single from Victor Martinez, the Tigers aggres- sively send home Austin Jackson from second to make it a 3-0 game. Bottom of the 7th: With a runner on, Leyland goes to his best reliever, Joaquin Benoit. Benoit loads the bases with just one out and Rodriguez coming to the plate. Rodriguez was playing an inept division series, and the Yankees had plen- ty of talent on the bench. Rookie Jesus Breaking news, editorial Montero had already gone 2-for-2 in a pinch hit outing. But Girardi stuck with his overpaid star, and Rodriguez flailed at a 2-2 fastball, striking out as the Yankees cartoons, only managed one run. Bottom of the 8th: Two out, Derek Jeter at the plate, and Brett Gardner on first. Jeter multimedia content and tons is hardly a home run threat anymore with only six on the season. Gardner had to steal second before Jeter swung. Even if he was of material that thrown out, the Yankees would have the top of their lineup in the ninth. Gardner took off on the first pitch, but Jeter lifted it deep to right for an out. It would be the just doesn’t make it into the last time the Yankees threatened. Even if the Tigers fall in the ALCS to the Rangers, Leyland’s performance in the print edition ALDS may have made him the most valu- able person in the postseason. And if any- one can get his team out of the 2-1 hole they currently face, it’s Leyland. Ethan Sturm is a junior majoring in biop- sychology. He can be reached at Ethan. [email protected]. 16 INSIDE Men’s Tennis 14 Sportstuftsdaily.com Field Hockey Second-half explosion lifts No. 13 Tufts over Conn. College Five Jumbos score in biggest conference win yet b y Cla i r e Ke m p Daily Editorial Board In Saturday’s home game against Conn. College, nothing but the weather looked good for the No. 13 FIELD HOCKEY (4-2 NESCAC, 8-2 Overall) Bello Field, Saturday Conn. College 0 1 — 1 Tufts 0 5 — 5 field hockey team. Despite 10 shots and six pen- alty corner opportunities in the first period, the Jumbos remained tied 0-0 with the visiting Camels, who sit with Colby at the bottom of the NESCAC standings. In the second half, however, five different women stepped up to change the game and Tufts emerged with its most decisive NESCAC win of the season, a resounding 5-1 victory. At the opening whistle, the match didn’t reflect pregame pro- jections; Tufts hardly looked like the Div. III powerhouse it is, and the Jumbos failed to take advan- tage of their weaker conference foe. The Camels, on the other hand, brought pressure early, and although Tufts’ defense prevented Alex Dennett/Tufts Daily any scores, the Jumbos’ attack unit Junior midfielder Rachel Gerhardt notched her second goal of the season off a penalty corner early in the second half. looked far from threatening at the other end of the field. realizing what we needed to do in the scoring with her fourth goal in forward Kelsey Perkins said. “Going junior Kayla Murphy made a cut “We were playing pretty good order to score and then going out three days. Just five minutes later, into the second half, our collective towards a crossing pass when she hockey in the first half, but we were on the field and doing it.” fellow co-captain Dyer sent a text- goal was to score in the first few was taken down in front of the net. just really lacking the intensity and As the second half began, Tufts book corner in to junior Rachel minutes, and once we did, the flood Tufts was awarded yet another pen- urgency that we needed to capital- was fired up to prove itself as a Gerhardt at the top-left of the circle. gates opened.” alty stroke, and in a familiar scene, ize and get some goals in,” senior perennial NESCAC power, and took Gerhardt then guided Dyer’s helper For the remainder of the sec- Dyer stepped up again. defenseman Taylor Dyer said. “It’s advantage of a far too complacent into the back right corner of the ond period, the Jumbos played This time, the senior took mat- not easy to be able to make that Conn. College team to do so. cage, doubling the Jumbos’ lead. relentlessly, peppering the Camels, ters into her own hands and beat adjustment and get fired up mid- Just 2:32 past the break, senior “We knew that once we got the who put up little fight, with shots. game, but I think we did a great job co-captain Lindsay Griffith opened first goal more would come,” junior Ten minutes after Gerhardt’s goal, see FIELD HOCKEY, page 13 Men’s cross country Women’s Cross Country Battling heat, Jumbos earn New Englands this weekend 22nd place at New Englands b y Co n n o r Ro s e sity race were sophomore Laura Peterson Rand tops Div. III field at All- Senior Staff Writer and junior Julia Hajnoczky. Peterson placed b y La u r e n Fla m e n t body was to go out with a relatively con- 158th with a time of 20:20 while Hajnoczky Daily Editorial Board servative first mile and focus more on The women’s cross country team trav- was 199th in 21:00. closing the differential between the first eled back to Franklin Park for the All-New The hot sun and dry air replaced the TeamA stellar finishes performance eighth,Saturday showed its topand showing second miles andin keepsix that years momen- England Championships just two weeks heavy air and humidity of two weeks ago, that the men’s cross country team is a tum going through the third and fourth,” after competing there in the Codfish Bowl. making for a tough racing environment. force to be reckoned with this fall — one said Wallis, who made a huge jump from Up against teams from all divisions, the Though the times were in general a bit in contention for both team and individ- his 108th-place finish in 2010. “So I just women’s cross country squad placed 22nd slower than in past years, there were still ual titles in the region come November. tried to work the third and fourth miles a out of 39 on Saturday, a very warm day that some great performances by many athletes Junior Matt Rand led the way for Tufts bit more than usual and it worked out.” slowed down the competitors’ times. in both the varsity and sub-varsity race. at the All-New England Championships Rand and Wallis led the squad to an Boston College took the team title in the Racing without senior tri-captain Anya at Boston’s Franklin Park, crossing the eighth-place finish among 43 teams varsity race, finishing with 38 points and Price, the Jumbos were forced to put their line in sixth place among New England’s with 274 points — and a third-place fin- placing four runners in the top 10. Boston depth on display. In a race with so many top Div. I, II and III runners. Rand was ish among the Div. III schools, behind University was a distant second with 73 athletes, the differential in points between first among all Div. III entrants. Middlebury (fourth overall with 221 points. Williams College was the top Div. III the top runners and the fifth scorer can Rand’s time of 24:55 on the 8,000- points) and MIT (sixth overall with 244). team in the race, finishing fourth with 165 often be substantial, putting Tufts’ depth in meter course, a new personal-best, was UConn won the overall team title with points. Middlebury College finished sixth the forefront. just enough to edge out Middlebury 149 points. with 216 points. “Our depth really showed this week- senior Michael Schmidt, who crossed The eighth-place finish, a nine-spot Among the other Div. III New England end,” Creath said. “There are a bunch of the line in 24.56. improvement from last fall, is the high- rivals who finished ahead of the Jumbos girls that are really pushing the top run- Last fall, Schmidt asserted himself as est Tufts has earned since a sixth-place were MIT in eighth, Amherst in 10th, Colby ners every day. It can only help our team the best Div. III runner in the region finish — and first among Div. III schools in 14th and Keene State in 20th. Tufts was to have more girls running at a high level.” when he won the individual title at the — in the 2005 season, in which the squad 22nd with 596 points. One athlete who showed that she can New England Regional Championships. went on to win the Div. III New England Katie Matthews of Boston University was support the top finishers was junior “It was one of my better cross country Regional title and place fifth at NCAAs. the top individual finisher, finishing the Lydia Jessup, who led the sub-varsity races in my career,” Rand said. “Going Rand matched the best individual 5k course in 17:18, 15 seconds ahead of squad by finishing 66th in 20:14. The in, I was hoping to finish top 20, so sixth finish for a Jumbo in the past five second-place Morgan Powers of Vermont. other sub-varsity finishers for Tufts were was definitely a surprise. I was able to years; Jesse Faller (E ’11) also placed Keri Lambert of Amherst was the top Div. III senior Lauren Flament — who is also a really push the middle miles and get past sixth overall and first among Div. III finisher, finishing seventh overall in 17:59. sports editor for the Daily — and junior a lot of guys on the hill, and I just latched athletes in 2008. Leading the way for the Jumbos was Evelyn Orlando; they came in back-to- onto Michael Schmidt … I knew he con- Rand’s sixth-place finish was a huge junior tri-captain Lilly Fisher, finishing 68th back in 90th and 91st. sistently runs well every race, so if I could jump from 54th in 2010 and 103rd in overall in 19:07. The sophomore trio of In her first race this season after recov- stay with him, I’d be doing well.” 2009, showing the vast improvements he Lauren Creath, Abby Barker and Madeleine ering from a foot injury, Jessup ran an Not far behind Rand, with an impres- has made each year. Carey were the next finishers for the squad. impressive race, finishing just behind sive race of his own, was sophomore “I am on a completely different fit- Creath was 114th in 19:47, Barker finished Monroe who ran in the varsity event. Ben Wallis, earning 31st overall in a ness level than I was last year at this 129th in 19:59, and Carey was right behind “It is tough being behind in terms of time of 25:34. Wallis was fourth among time,” Rand said. “My first mile was the in 136th in 20:03. fitness and workouts, but I definitely felt Div. III athletes. same as last year, but the difference Rounding out the scorers was junior stronger than I thought I would,” Jessup “Historically at this meet the first mile Melanie Monroe in 20:13, good for 150th goes out really fast, so the plan for every- see MEN’S XC, page 13 place. The final two runners in the var- see WOMEN’S XC, page 15