Today: Partly Cloudy THE TUFTS High 42 Low 26 Tufts’ Student Tomorrow: Newspaper Sunny Since 1980 High 43 Low 35 Vo l u m e LV, Nu m b e r 39 DAILY Mo n d a y , Ma r c h 24, 2008 Jumbos win national title in DMR Obama’s speech on race relations in America inspires discussion on the Hill b y Ni n a Fo r d general dialogue about race she said. Daily Editorial Board relations at Tufts. “I think that She praised “the fact that he race is something that is pres- was bold enough to have this In response to Senator ent but doesn’t get discussed sort of conversation,” and to Barack Obama’s (D-Ill.) speech openly,” Bailey said. hold both blacks and whites last Tuesday about race rela- Bailey thinks conversation accountable for opening up an tions in America, Tufts’ about race is usually kept “under honest conversation about race. Emerging Black Leaders (EBL) the surface.” The speech surprised her “in are looking to sponsor a series According to Bailey, Obama’s a good way,” she said. of follow-up discussions on speech was important because Although plans for beginning race that they hope will unite it put the issue of race rela- a dialogue about race at Tufts students on campus. tions in the national spotlight. are still preliminary, Bailey Junior Jennifer Bailey, the “I’ve heard a lot of speeches hopes to start with smaller con- president of the EBL, described about race relations ... but not the necessity of opening up a one in this public of a forum,” see RACE DIALOGUE, page 2 Students aid New Orleans rebuilding effort b y Da n Pa s t e r n a c k Nehemiah. The students assist- look like America at times,” Daily Editorial Board ed with projects ranging from McNally said. painting a house to gutting an The group toured the down- Members of the Leonard old nursing home. town districts and famous Carmichael Society (LCS) and The Ninth Ward, which bor- French Quarter of New Orleans the Tufts Christian Fellowship ders the Mississippi River, was before venturing into the disas- (TCF) took service trips to New heavily damaged by flooding in ter area. While these neigh- Orleans during spring break, 2005 when the levees along the borhoods were also affected improving areas affected by river broke. by the hurricane, they were courtesy Ohio Northern Sports Information Hurricane Katrina. According to LCS President restored much more quickly The women’s distance medley relay squad captured the The LCS members helped Jen McNally, the flood dam- after the flood. national championship on March 14, buoying the track and build and renovate homes age is still serious even The Tufts Christian field team to a sixth-place showing overall at the meet. It and community buildings in though most media coverage Fellowship made a separate was a banner spring break for Tufts women’s athletics, which the heavily damaged Ninth of the disaster ended a few trip to assist in the efforts to also saw diver Kendall Swett capture two national titles and Ward of the city, working with years ago. rebuild the city. Due to financ- the basketball team reach the Elite Eight of the Div. III NCAA organizations such as Habitat “It doesn’t even look like Tournament. See Sports, back page. for Humanity and Project New Orleans. It doesn’t even see NEW ORLEANS, page 2 Despite ties to Clinton family, Gov. Richardson endorses Obama Prof. Berry says endorsement unlikely to sway many Hispanic voters

b y Ma r y s a Lin endorse your candidacy for Richardson emphasized Daily Editorial Board president,” Richardson told that common experiences Obama at a rally in Portland, with Obama have contributed New Mexico Governor and Ore. to his support for the senator, Tufts alum Bill Richardson (A “Sen. Barack Obama pointing out that they each ‘70, F ‘71) endorsed Senator addressed the issue of race have an immigrant parent and Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for the with the eloquence and sin- had lived abroad during child- presidency on Friday, dismiss- cerity and decency and opti- hood. ing the requests of the Clinton mism we have come to expect Professor of Political Science family, his longtime political of him,” Richardson said of Jeffrey Berry said that the allies. Obama’s speech last Tuesday, endorsement, while a rebuke In endorsing Obama, in which the candidate react- to an old friend, would prob- Richardson hailed the sena- ed to the recently publicized ably not sway many Hispanic tor for his recent speech on incendiary remarks of his for- voters. Obama has struggled race while suggesting that Sen. mer pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah to catch on with this demo- Hillary Clinton (D-N.Y.) should A. Wright, Jr. graphic. consider ending her presiden- “He did not seek to evade “I don’t think it is terribly tial campaign rather than con- tough issues or to soothe us significant in terms of people’s tributing to a bitter intra-party with comforting half-truths,” voting intentions, but I do fight that might endanger the Richardson said. “Rather, he think it’s important in terms Democrats’ chances in the inspired us by reminding us of of building pressure on Hillary general election. the awesome potential resid- MCT “I am very proud today to ing in our own responsibility.” see RICHARDSON, page 2 New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson endorsed Barack Obama Friday.

Jumbo basketball lands regional and All-American honors over spring break The postseason accolades continue NESCAC-leading 10.0 rebounds per game all of the conference’s top four honors. She also garnered the conference’s to pile up for women’s basketball senior and a team-best 12.9 points per game. Over spring break, Ummah also added Rookie of the Year award, as well as a co-captain Khalilah Ummah. The Litchfield, Maine, native also a D3hoops.com First Team All-Region Second Team All-NESCAC nod, earlier Capping a career-best campaign in set the program’s single-season blocks selection, the first ever by a member of this month. which she averaged a double-double record, swatting a conference-best 66 the women’s basketball team. On the men’s side, junior forward in her first season as a starter, Ummah shots this year. The accolades did not end there for Jon Pierce added to his postseason haul yesterday became the first Tufts bas- The Jumbos advanced to the Elite the Jumbos, as freshman point guard with a D3hoops.com Second Team All- ketball player to be named to the Eight in the Div. III NCAA Tournament, Colleen Hart was named the D3hoops. Region selection. He is the first member D3hoops.com honorable mention All- but lost to Messiah College on Mar. 15. com Northeast Rookie of the Year in of coach Bob Sheldon’s team to pick up American team. Earlier this postseason, Ummah picked the first year the honor was awarded. the honor since tri-captain Dan Martin Ummah was a key reason why the up both the NESCAC Player of the Year Hart was second on the team in scoring (LA ‘06) did so two years ago. Jumbos strung together a program-best and the NESCAC Defensive Player of the and finished just one three-pointer shy 26 wins in 2008, as she contributed a Year awards, as Tufts went on to sweep of the program’s single-season mark. —by Sapna Bansil

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Op-Ed 9 Senior Kendall Swett won two The cost of parking News 1 national championships over proves backbreaking Features 3 Comics 10 spring break, one each in the 1- for sophomores who Arts | Living 5Classifieds 11 and 3-meter dives. bring cars to the Hill. Editorial | Letters 8 Sports Back

see SPORTS, back page see FEATURES, page 3 2 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y News Monday, March 24, 2008

Black leaders look to hold discussions on race at Tufts Visiting the Hill this RACE DIALOGUE Tufts to a new level, Bailey said. first annual Emerging Black Leaders week continued from page 1 Working with Tufts professors is also Symposium was held in 2005, and the versations among campus community part of the plan to increase dialogue organization has expanded to include Monday leaders, perhaps in the form of a round- about race. “Professors often get lost in a number of community outreach pro- table discussion. the shuffle,” Bailey said. grams each year as well as the annual “Persian New Year Celebration The EBL want to “start with small con- The EBL held their fourth annual symposium. Dinner” versations,” she said. “That sort of con- Emerging Black Leaders Symposium ear- In addition, the EBL has extended Details: The Persian Students versation is what doesn’t go on.” Bailey lier this month. The fledgling plans for its reach beyond the Tufts community. Association will celebrate the Persian hopes these smaller group discussions future dialogue will act as both a follow- “We also do a huge amount of commu- New Year with the rest of the Tufts will lead to brainstorming about ways to up to the symposium and a response to nity outreach with local minorities,” community. The event will feature raise awareness about racial issues. Obama’s speech. Bailey said. traditional Persian food from Molana Bailey said that she plans to get a variety The symposium featured a speech These programs include the College Restaurant in Watertown, and tradi- of student groups involved in the talks. from the Rev. C. T. Vivian, a Civil Access Medford Program (CAMP), tions and customs of the holiday “Historically, the groups that have Rights Movement leader who found- which educates Medford High School will be explained. There will be a $5 been [discussing this issue are] cul- ed Upward Bound, a federal educa- students about the college-application entrance fee. tural groups on campus,” she said. This tion program aimed at giving certain and financial-aid processes, and the When & Where: 6:00 p.m.; Sophia time, however, Bailey said the goal will groups of underprivileged high school Sankofa Youth Project, which allows high Gordon Multipurpose Room be “not only engaging cultural groups, students the opportunity to attend school students to become involved Sponsor: Persian Students Association but also political groups and groups of college. It also held discussion panels with the EBL through workshops and students that don’t necessarily identify on black women in underrepresent- discussions about community leader- Tuesday with a racial minority ... groups that ed professional fields and leaders in ship, youth development, education might not take an immediate interest black communities. and active citizenship. “David Cutler Speaks” in this.” The EBL came about in 2004 when While the EBL are using Obama’s Details: David Cutler, professor of eco- Ultimately, the goal is to unify com- several Tufts undergraduates founded speech as a springboard for opening up nomics at Harvard University, will talk munities that have typically been “very the group out of disappointment with discussion about race relations at Tufts, about his book, “Your Money or Your separated on campus,” and the discus- the “lack of intellectual discourse on they have not endorsed a specific candi- Life: Strong Medicine for America’s sions will hopefully bring diversity at the African Diaspora,” Bailey said. The date for president. Health Care System,” which deals with the state of the health care sys- tem in America. When & Where: 8:00 p.m.; Cabot Auditorium Students consider volunteer voyage to be a success Sponsor: Moral Voices Initiative NEW ORLEANS Katrina aren’t on the news anymore, for many more years. “Tufts can be Wednesday continued from page 1 and just to talk to the residents ... that going down there for years to come,” ing issues, the two groups were unable was something I really wanted my trip she said, suggesting that a New Orleans “Lecture by Thomas Goltz on the to travel together. volunteers to see and experience.” service trip has the potential to become Republic of Azerbaijan” Sophomore Jenny Lau was the coor- She explained that her involve- a long-term tradition at Tufts. Details: Author and journalist Thomas dinator for this year’s LCS trip. She ment in coordinating the trip “It was powerful for us and for the Goltz, who has reported on post-Cold was motivated to plan this year’s trip helped her gain more from it. people that we helped,” she said. War changes in Azerbaijan, will reflect after going on a similar one with the “Having to plan the trip and deal with According to McNally, the trip wasn’t on what he has witnessed. TCF last year; she wanted to help some of the issues that came up during all hard work and proved to be as enjoy- When & Where: 12:30 p.m.; Mugar others have a similar experience this the trip made me realize the issues fac- able as it was rewarding. “We worked on 200 in the Fletcher School spring break. ing the victims even more,” she said. our tans while painting,” she said. Sponsor: SWAIC Program at the “I really wanted people to come on Even though the area was flooded Lau said the TCF trip was also suc- Fletcher School this trip so they could see what I saw years ago, McNally thinks a continued cessful. “My group was awesome,” she last year,” Lau said. “The victims of reconstruction effort will be necessary said. “It was a very rewarding trip.” “Fashion and its Discontents” Details: Washington Post columnist Jill Hudson Neil (A ‘92) will come to Tufts to deliver the keynote speech, “Fashion on the Campaign Trail.” Richardson says Democrats must ‘stop fighting amongst Jennifer Gerson (A ‘05), associate edi- tor at jezebel.com, will also speak. When & Where: 5:30 p.m.; Sophia ourselves,’ unite against McCain before general election Gordon Multipurpose Room RICHARDSON best for the party, and I don’t think any in Obama to make progress against Sponsor: Center for the Humanities continued from page 1 one individual opinion is going to be global warming and “do what is long at Tufts Clinton to withdraw before the con- paramount,” Berry said. overdue — end the Iraq War and bring vention,” Berry said. During his appearance with Obama, the troops home.” Thursday Clinton’s husband, former President Richardson repeatedly cited Obama’s Obama “understands the impor- Bill Clinton, appointed Richardson in speech on race as particularly motivating. tance of realism [and] bipartisanship “The United States and the Middle 1997 as the U.S. ambassador to the “As a Hispanic American, I was of foreign policy,” Richardson said. He East: What Comes Next After Iraq?” United Nations and later made him particularly touched by his words,” also praised Obama’s opposition to the Details: Scholars and other experts secretary of energy. Richardson said. Iraq war from the beginning. on the Middle East will speak about According to the New York Times, Richardson concluded by saying the future of America in the Middle President Clinton visited Richardson that “we’re blessed to have two great East. President Lawrence Bacow and last month to watch the Super Bowl “I don’t think it is terribly American leaders and Democrats run- Provost Jamshed Bharucha will speak with him, and he told his wife’s cam- ning for president.” at the event. Registration is required paign aides that Richardson had prom- significant in terms of peo- Richardson addressed his long per- for this two-day conference, which ised not to endorse Obama. ple’s voting intentions, but sonal and professional alliances with continues on Friday. Mark Penn, Sen. Clinton’s chief the Clintons. “My great affection When & Where: 3:00 p.m.; Cabot strategist, framed the endorsement as I do think it’s important in and admiration for Sen. Clinton and Intercultural Center insignificant, saying the time “when terms of building pressure on President Clinton will never waver,” he Sponsor: Fares Center for Eastern it could have been effective has long said. Mediterranean Studies since passed.” Hillary Clinton to withdraw “It is time, however, for Democrats But James Carville, a campaign advi- to stop fighting amongst ourselves and Friday sor to Sen. Clinton, seemed frustrated before the convention.” prepare for the tough fight we have by the apparent reversal. He was quot- against John McCain in the fall,” he “The United States and the Middle ed in a New York Times article calling Jeffrey Berry added. East: What Comes Next After Iraq? Richardson’s endorsement “an act of professor of political science “The 1990s were a decade of pros- [Day 2]” betrayal” against the Clintons’ long- perity of peace because of the com- Details: The second part of this con- running support for his career. petent and enlightened leadership of ference is a day-long event in which Professor Berry said that, as he He believes that Obama will be able the Clinton administration, and I was more scholars and other experts on did not see the endorsement affect- to restore “American global leader- in that administration. But it is now the Middle East will speak about the ing many voters, he did not forsee ship” and announced that Obama “will time for a new generation of leadership future of America in the region. the move having a serious effect on make every American proud to be an to lead America forward,” Richardson When & Where: 8:45 a.m. to 7:15 Hispanic superdelegates. American.” said. p.m.; Cabot Intercultural Center “It might be of some significance Furthermore, Richardson said that “Barack Obama will be a great and Sponsor: Fares Center for Eastern with other Hispanic superdelegates, Obama is the leader “who can bring us historic president who can bring us Mediterranean Studies but I think the superdelegates are going the change we so desperately need.” the change we so desperate need,” to follow their instinct about what’s Richardson expressed his confidence Richardson added.

MARKETS weather forecast Tuesday Wednesday Thursday QUOTE OF THE DAY Yesterday’s close

Today “I [did not go] any-  Monday, March 24 Dow Jones where for spring break Partly Cloudy Sunny Few Showers Partly Cloudy because of how many 261.66 12,361.32 43/35 50/32 46/33 Sunrise: 6:40 AM parking tickets I have. Friday Saturday Sunday

Sunset: 7:02 PM I just had to get two  Nasdaq Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower jobs to pay for them.” 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 48.15 2,258.11 mph. Mara James Cloudy Showers Partly Cloudy sophomore 43/35 45/34 45/32 see Features, page 3 3

FeaturesTh e Tu f t s Da i l y Monday, March 24, 2008

Devin Toohey | Hostels and Hostiles

Food: It’s what’s for dinner

nevitably in your travels, you’re going

to need to eat. And as you may have Ialready guessed, where you are may decide what ends up on your plate.

Of course, you may be like me and have not only planned on this contingency, but hoped for it. About half the reason I’ve gone to some places was the promise of food. But for those of you who enter a foreign country more for landmarks than lunch, here are a few thoughts and hints on eating as a backpacker. Let’s start with the big one: Don’t be penny-wise and dollar-foolish. Sure, it may be tempting to go for PB&J every day or eat pasta at night in your hostel to save some cash, but what’s the point? A sig- nificant amount of a foreign culture is the food. You’ve already paid for a flight and hostel ...Why not go for the full experience for a few extra bucks? See how real Italian pizza differs from New York pizzeria style. Experience qual- ity beer in Germany or Belgium and dis- Rebekah Sokol/Tufts Daily cover that beer can actually be enjoyable For sophomores who violate Tufts parking regulations, expensive tickets can pile up quickly. Because sophomores are restricted to parking and not just a punishment for losing a in two campus lots, many students have opted to park in prohibited areas. game of Beirut. Order a dish that you cannot pronounce in Marrakech and be delighted to eat something you would never even think of having at home — I Expensive tickets, inconveniences frustrate overcame my pigeon phobia thanks to a pigeon pie. If you find yourself traveling in cold sophomores looking to park on campus weather, try the wonder that is mulled wine. This delightful beverage is a staple b y Sa r a h Bl i s s “It’s ridiculous that I’m paying $300 a Keith said. of European outdoor markets, and deserv- Daily Staff Writer semester to park far away when some- Sophomore Andrea Shadick avoids edly so. It’s delicious and warms you up times there isn’t even a spot to park,” the lofty prices and inconvenience that like nothing else. And due to outdoor Sophomores who favor convenience sophomore Mara James said. many feel plague the campus park- drinking laws in the States, it’s something over consequence in their parking James, a resident of Wren Hall, has ing policy by parking off campus at a you can only fully appreciate during your choices are facing windshields clut- been no stranger to an excess of parking friend’s house. time abroad. tered with expensive tickets from the citations. She said that the lots reserved “I don’t think it’s worth the hundreds With that said, you don’t have to spend university. for juniors, seniors and faculty mem- of dollars to park in the gym parking lot like a sultan every day. There’s nothing The stringent monitoring of campus bers behind Carmichael and Miller are every semester, which is a huge chuck wrong with doing the pasta or sandwich parking lots, coupled with expensive rarely at their full capacity. of my salary,” Shadick said. “For my route a few times if your wallet is thin- parking tickets, has left frustrated soph- “I think it’s completely irrational that job, I have to have a car, and I don’t ning. Especially if you’re in a city like Paris omores digging into their wallets and the parking lots near Wren and Miller have time to walk down to get my car or, even worse, Copenhagen, where any questioning Tufts’ parking regulations. are never full, yet sophomores aren’t in another lot between classes and still meal you eat out will cost a pretty penny. Parking passes, which are priced at allowed to use them,” James said. “It make it to work.” After shelling out 25 bucks on an average $240 per semester for all resident stu- just doesn’t make sense that the people Although not currently an on-campus entrée in Denmark, I was fine cooking dents, give different parking privileges who live uphill can’t park there.” parker, Shadick has noticed both vacan- with my friend for most of my trip. to students based on class year. With But Captain Mark Keith of the Tufts cies in the uphill parking lots and a You can even discover some interest- two lots available for sophomore park- University Police Department (TUPD) widespread disregard for parking policy ing things about a place from its super- ing — one located behind Hill Hall and said that there is an explanation for the by students. markets. While by no means gourmet, the other adjacent to Cousens Gym — existing rules. “I will walk back through the parking French frozen food is significantly better many sophomores are incensed by the “Just because there are empty spots lot behind Carmichael, and I will see than American frozen food. As one of my disparity between parking convenience in the lot doesn’t mean they can accom- friends said, the French would just not and the price of a parking pass. modate the entire sophomore class,” see PARKING, page 4 settle for anything too sub-par going in their mouths. And two portions of them can easily make a meal that will only set you back about four Euros. Academic Resource Center looks to sharpen students’ public You may also be surprised as certain myths fall apart. As good as French food is, my time abroad has taught me that the speaking skills with new additions to its tutoring programs French are jacks-of-all-trades, but aces of none when it comes to food. The Italians b y Ke r i a n n e Ok i e and Dean of Undergraduate Education faculty on how to integrate public have better wine, the Dutch have better Daily Editorial Board James Glaser, decided that Tufts should speaking in their classes,” Jiva said. pastries, and honestly, I give best cheese address the need for public speaking “We want to not just respond to stu- to the English. As Jumbo grads begin to enter into training for students. dents seeking our help but to find out Finally, there’s one more thing you’ll the working world, they may encounter “We [often] hear from Career the kinds of things we need to be pre- notice about food in Europe, whether the need for an unforeseen ability: pre- Services about employers who find pared for.” you’re in Galway, Vienna or Helsingor: senting ideas in front of an audience. communication skills as the top prior- This year, graduate student Helen Kebab is everywhere. And rightfully so. Due to a rising demand for edu- ity when hiring someone,” Jiva said. Lewis has taken over as Tufts’ public While not exactly indigenous to most cit- cation in public speaking, Tufts’ Jiva said that students often express in speaking tutor. Lewis, who is current- ies you’ll find it in, definitely have some Academic Resource Center (ARC) has senior surveys that they wish they had ly pursuing her doctorate in drama, along your travels. The Europeans have recently introduced a new program to gotten more training in public speaking. believes that public speaking tutor- quickly realized that this cheap and greasy cater to these needs. The program’s coordinators origi- ing is especially helpful in college food sold into the wee hours of the night The program, which began last year, nally hoped to model the program because the need to present in front of is a brilliant thing. Now, if only we could has been steadily growing this semes- after the ARC’s current writing fellows an audience is an unfamiliar obstacle get a few kebab places back in Medford ter and has recently added public program, but they are still adjusting for many students. or Somerville, I would be a very happy speaking tutors. the program according to students’ “I think that students start college, columnist come September. Amalia Jiva, assistant director of needs. and in some cases they’ve never done writing resources at Tufts, said the “We originally wanted to have a a presentation before; they’ve never program started on a limited basis program that would meet the needs had to get up in front of a room Devin Toohey is a junior majoring in clas- last year when she, along with Drama of students one on one but also that sics. He can be reached at Devin.Toohey@ Department Chair Barbara Grossman provided workshops and training for see ARC, page 4 tufts.edu. 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Features Monday, March 24, 2008 Parking citation fees are helping to pay Benefits of tutoring services off cost of Dowling Hall construction overlooked by many students PARKING James said. “I just had to get asked me to sign their parking ARC or my teacher.” continued from page 3 two jobs to pay for them.” passes for them, I can’t because continued from page 3 Senior Benjamin Brooks, tickets on almost every win- After the expiration of a I don’t have a license,” Hashim and describe their research however, supported the ARC. dow,” she said. “I feel like there temporary parking pass ear- said. “I definitely think they or describe their opinion on “I think a lot of people don’t are few upperclassmen that lier this year, Shadick also should just make it easier for something,” Lewis said. “To know about the ARC’s tutoring use the lots behind Miller and fell victim to the enforcement sophomores to park where ask a student to get up even for services, and that [they are] Carmichael, so I think it’s just of designated uphill park- they want because it’s not like 10 minutes and speak coher- free,” he said. a waste of space.” ing. She now views the con- there are that many cars on ently about an academic sub- Keith said students who make venience of parking in the campus.” ject — in some cases, that’s the choice to park in undesignat- lots near Wren and Miller as Many students are in agree- asking a lot.” “It’s fun to work with ed areas should know that their largely overshadowed by the ment that the parking policy Lewis believes knowledge actions might be accompanied financial consequences. needs to be more lenient for of public speaking can help people in [public by financial and possibly judicial “There was a gap in between sophomores. students in all aspects of their speaking] because I consequences. parking situations where I “I don’t even think the college life. “In a rare situation of exces- didn’t have anywhere to park, campus needs another park- “I think that a college expe- think that we’re tap- sive parking violations, there and it was really bad,” Shadick ing lot,” James said. “I think rience is more fruitful and ping into talents that may be further disciplinary said. “Still, I think the rami- there should be ten spots [in more valuable when it’s more action outside of our depart- fications of parking illegally the Wren parking lot] that are interactive and you yourself students don’t even ment,” Keith said. are not worth it. It’s just too first-come, first-serve, or if can participate as a scholar,” realize that they have.” Both James and Shadick have expensive; you might as well not, that the lot should be she said. experienced the stringency of trek the extra ten minutes and open to sophomores for cer- Although the program was campus parking policy in the put your car where it should tain hours of the day. The originally intended for stu- Helen Lewis form of hefty fees from TUPD’s be instead of paying hundreds parking situation needs to be dents, faculty and administra- ARC public speaking tutor Administrative Services. of dollars in parking tickets.” re-evaluated.” tors have also been utilizing its “They give extraordinarily Like Shadick, sophomore Shadick felt that differ- services. expensive tickets … I have over Wren resident Will Temple tries ent pricing for parking passes “We get all kinds of ques- Brooks, who tutors stu- $1,000 to pay,” James said. “The to avoid being ticketed. would also be an improvement tions, and we get all kinds of dents in math, economics and tickets are far more expensive “I’ve never had any personal and less of a burden on stu- people at all different levels Chinese, encourages students than those you would get in experience with parking in the dent budgets. … I actually tutored Amalia to take advantage of the pro- the city.” Wren lot and getting tickets, “I would be very support- last week,” Lewis said. “It’s fun grams that ARC offers. According to Keith, the but I’m not going to risk get- ive of a tiered pricing system to work with people in [pub- “It really can’t hurt you to money generated from both ting a ticket to park there,” for parking passes, where the lic speaking] because I think come if you have a question the cost of parking decals and Temple said. price would be based on the that we’re tapping into talents that wasn’t answered by a pro- parking violation fees has gone In an attempt to avoid park- location of the parking lot used that students don’t even real- fessor,” he said. toward paying off debt associ- ing violations and still enjoy in relation to the center of the ize that they have.” “The drop-in hours are a ated with the construction of the convenience of lots prohib- campus,” she said. But while the ARC is expand- great resource to get the Dowling Hall eight years ago. ited to them, some sophomores Although Keith said that ing its services and offering advice of someone who’s been “I think you might find that have asked juniors or seniors to the parking policy could pos- free tutoring in most academic in those classes before. In gen- the cost of parking decals and obtain passes for them. sibly be changed with further subjects, its programs remain eral I think that the people violations at Tufts are compa- “I have friends who park reviews to come in the future, untapped by many students. who work for the ARC are well rable to that of other campus- behind Wren, but they have time has painted a different Sophomore Chelsea Neil, qualified, and they’re able to es closer to the Boston area,” gotten seniors to get their outlook. who is majoring in chemical help people.” Keith said. passes,” James said. “If my car “Historically speaking, engineering, said that she has Lewis also hopes that stu- The financial burden of park- wasn’t registered in my parent’s sophomores have not been never sought help from the dents will take advantage of ing citations, all of which have name, I would have done the able to park everywhere that ARC tutors because she hasn’t the services the ARC offers. been transferred to her bursar same thing.” upperclassmen have, not only felt that it would help her. “In professional settings, bill, prevented James from car- Junior Junaid Hashim, a resi- due to the greater privileg- “I just haven’t really needed once [they are] finished with rying forth vacation plans. dent advisor in Wren Hall, has es that come with being an them,” Neil said. “In my class- college, people are asked very “I [did not go] anywhere for been asked to register cars for upperclassmen, but also due es, a lot of the students work often to get up in front of spring break because of how sophomores in the past. to the lack of space on cam- together, so if I have questions a room and present informa- many parking tickets I have,” “Although some people have pus,” Keith said. I can just go to other students tion,” she said.

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Arts|LivingTh e Tu f t s Da i l y Monday, March 24, 2008

Movie Review Lumay wang | the daily shopper

Time to tie the knot ow that spring has officially

started and we’re back from N a relaxing spring break (for some, at least), I want to believe that it’s time

to break out the dresses and peep-toe san-

dals and shed the heavy coats and boots.

Too bad it’s still 40 degrees out. But I realized that I can sneak some spring into my step with one simple accessory: the silk scarf. The silk scarf is a classic. I mentioned it briefly in my last column. Donna Karan was totally on point when she said, “The scarf is the most versatile accessory.” It can be worn in myriad ways to either comple- ment an outfit or be the focus of attention. It comes in tens of thousands of colors, prints and patterns. The possibilities are endless! When shopping for a silk scarf, you want moviecentre.net to keep in mind the size, color, or pattern Never trust anyone who dresses in all white. and quality. My mother taught me some guidelines, which I will impart to you. First, real silk always feels and looks bet- ‘Funny Games’ offers audience few laughs ter than synthetic fibers (although there are some nice-looking polyesters out there). b y Ja c o b Wo r r e l nature of human suffering. when one of the intruders hits George in But not just any silk fabric is nice. Like Senior Staff Writer The flawless screenplay, clever direction the knee with a golf club. For the rest of the cashmere, there are many varieties of silk, and slew of top-notch performances make night, the family is held hostage as the two from chiffon to shantung. For a scarf, the Michael Haneke mounts a relentless for an intentionally nerve-wracking expe- thugs torment them by inflicting acts of smoother the better, as it will drape more assault on American audiences with his rience. “Funny Games” is not meant to physical and psychological torture. freely and create more flow. Some poly- latest release, a shot-by-shot remake of his be enjoyed, but it can be appreciated for The structure of the plot is squarely situ- esters, however, are high-quality and a its daring originality and masterly crafted ated within the horror tradition, yet Haneke cheaper alternative to silk. Polyesters are Funny Games argument. reverses the audience’s expectations of the easier to maintain, but look out for super A typically upper-middle-class family story by violating the fundamental rules of -shiny fabrics, which scream, “tacky.” Good settles into their lakefront vacation house the genre. The man of the house is para- polyester fabric will be more matte, and, of Starring Naomi Watts, Tim Roth, for a routine weekend trip. Father and son, lyzed for the whole movie, leaving his wife course, the finish is incredibly important. George (played by Tim Roth) and Georgie and child at the mercy of two psychotic The finishing of the scarf is integral to Michael Pitt, Brady Corbet (Devon Gearhart), immediately head out killers. quality. The hem is über-important. Hems Directed by Michael Haneke to the dock to launch their sailboat into In addition, the filmmaker provides no should be rolled in with even stitches using the water while Anna (Naomi Watts) pre- reasoning behind the villains’ insatiable the same color thread as the scarf. The provocative 1997 film “Funny Games.” The pares dinner. Their idyllic holiday quickly thirst for blood. They murder for kicks and hem should not exhibit any signs of pull- entire movie works as a commentary on turns sour when two uninvited guests, Paul nothing more. In one scene, Anna asks ing. Hand-rolled and hand-sewn hems are the saturation and glorification of graphic (Michael Pitt) and Peter (Brady Corbet), Peter why he won’t simply kill her. “You even better (but a little pricier) because the violence in Hollywood cinema. Rather than show up at their door. The blond-haired, shouldn’t forget the importance of enter- stitches are almost invisible. In addition, appropriating the conventions that turn blue-eyed young men are perfectly polite at tainment,” he responds. Paul mocks the look for neat, flat backstitching. According brutality into a digestible form of enter- first, but they soon overstay their welcome to mother dearest, good finish is a must- tainment, Haneke dwells on the horrifying and refuse to leave. The tension escalates see GAMES, page 7 have, while sloppy finish signals bad taste! When shopping for your silk scarf, hit up vintage and consignment stores. Those Theater Review places are treasure chests, full of unique (but sometimes tacky) choices. The most basic silk scarf comes in a ‘Shining’ performances make for a haunting play medium square size. This style can be b y Ga b b i Le v y tied around the neck, worn as a ban- Contributing Writer danna or casually tied around a purse handle. Miranda, the boss-from-hell of As the divorce rate grows every year, the “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006), wears concept of marriage (and loyalty) comes a white Hermès scarf around her wrist. I into question. For what reasons ought a really like J. Crew’s printed-silk twill scarf in navy paisley print ($55.00). Shining City With a larger square, you can drape it around the head and shoulders as a cover- up. To keep it from looking too babushka, don the shades, and you’ll be channeling Written by Conor McPherson Audrey Hepburn. Directed by Robert Falls Long and skinny scarves seem to be At the Huntington Theatre through especially trendy this spring. The wearer, however, should be cautious with length. Apr. 6 Tickets $15 to $64 With long oblong scarves, I suggest wrap- ping it around the neck, tying an oversized man stay faithful to his wife? Should he feel bow and letting it drape naturally. Or use guilty if he does not? it as an obi-belt to cinch in a dress or Conor McPherson’s Tony-nominated blouse. Rachel Pally’s Metallic Print Obi in ghost play, “Shining City,” examines the Midnight with Gunmetal ($28.50 at shop- lives of two Dubliners: John, a recent wid- bop.com) is super versatile. You can wear ower driven to therapy by the appearance it day or night. I also like Anna Sui’s purple of his late wife’s ghost, and Ian, his young Courtesy Huntington Theatre and black scarf (available at eBay.com). priest-turned-psychologist with relation- The actors in “Shining City” are able to express emotion without moving, and often do. As spring approaches, I will be sure to ship troubles of his own. break out my scarves with another favorite When John (played by John Judd) first riage. His problems stem from the appear- for second best in his life and his marriage, accessory, the floppy hat. Whatever you enters Ian’s (Jay Whittaker) office, he is ance of his wife’s ghost in his house, forc- rather than pursuing a “better” wife. decide to wear your scarf with, just have reluctant to tell his story, but once the ing him to flee to a motel and to seek Throughout the course of the play, John fun and welcome the spring! One more words start flowing, he is unable to stop psychological help. slowly heals as he unloads his guilt, trans- thing: Remember to stay fabulous! them. Throughout the play, John slowly The parallels between Ian’s and John’s forming himself from a troubled and lonely reveals the nature of his relationship with troubles ultimately suggest that the ghost man to one that is vivacious and content. his wife, their inability to have children, appears because of John’s lingering guilt over Ian is stricken by his conflicts with the Lumay Wang is a freshman who has not and his desire to “just know there’s some- his lack of fidelity. Early in his sessions with yet declared a major. She can be reached at thin’ else” to life other than his stale mar- Ian, John wonders aloud if he has settled see SHINING, page 7 [email protected]. 7689_daily Ad_ March 10, 2008 pm 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts | Living Monday, March 24, 2008

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To learn more visit publicsafety.tufts.edu/emergency Monday, March 24, 2008 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts | Living 7 ‘Shining’ questions marriage and fidelity SHINING peace. On the other hand, Ian is evident in its circular dialogue and continued from page 5 still at an impasse when the cur- long, emotional monologues that living. He left the clergy in favor tain falls. McPherson makes it star- move the plot forward without any of living as a layperson, yet has tlingly clear how he feels about Ian’s real action. So much is revealed clearly failed to adjust fully to such decision to renew his relationship through word alone that noth- a life. While Ian seems to be a fairly with the mother of his child. The ing else seems necessary; the play competent therapist, his greatest resemblance to John’s experience could nearly be performed stand- problem is his lack of communi- leaves no doubt that Ian too has ing still. Robert Fall’s genius is that cation skills. settled for second best. he has directed very little gratuitous The action of the play never “Shining City” combines movement, instead allowing the leaves Ian’s office, which is set up aspects of a psychological thriller characters’ emotions to become with a large, leather couch at cen- and a ghost story without being the motivation for organic motion ter stage and surrounded by the overly frightening. Instead, the around Ian’s office. various daily trappings of a psy- presence of a ghost serves to The two scenes with the most chologist’s office. Robert Falls, who both motivate John’s revitaliza- movement, when Ian breaks directed the original production of tion and to sharply contrast it up with his child’s mother and “Shining City” on Broadway, uses with Ian’s experiences. when he invites in a drifter, are light and shadow to a remarkable McPherson masterfully delves both staged like chases, frenetic effect, creating stark images to into the psyches of both Ian and and anxious. Whittaker other- move between scenes. John, forcing them to consider wise keeps his character very still,

moviecentre.net Just as his office is the only loca- their duties as husbands and almost unnaturally so, as if he is Pitt and Corbet play a pair of polite sociopaths in “Funny Games.” tion of the action, Ian’s story is the fathers. Ian’s doubt stems from a attempting to keep himself under heart of “Shining City.” Although completely different source than the tightest control for fear of John’s narrative often steals the John’s, but his dilemma is essen- bursting out. At its barest, “Shining Heneke’s horror film spotlights spotlight, there is a sense that his tially the same. The story raises City” is about human contact. story is at an end. His wife is gone, issues of when a person should McPherson created two charac- but he will recover and move on. stay in an unfulfilling relationship, ters, trapped in isolation by their graphic violence in cinema As he leaves Ian’s office for the and where the breaking point is. own inability to communicate, GAMES frighteningly intimate and obser- last time, he seems settled and at The beauty of the play is most desperate to find themselves. continued from page 5 vational perspective of the family’s idea of having a motive by listing grueling emotional experience. the cliché explanations that always “Funny Games” is so success- account for violent behavior in ful at conveying the horror of the films. He can’t help but laugh as situation in part because of its stel- he tells his victims that his partner lar acting. Haneke agreed to work in crime is a white-trash, closeted on this American remake on the homosexual who was molested as condition that Watts play the lead a child. female role. According to him, she Haneke further disorients the is the actress most capable of show- audience with his unique filming ing extreme grief. Watts, Roth and techniques. In the opening scene, Gearhart all deliver such realistic the dialogue is shot off screen as and gut-wrenching performances the husband and wife protagonists that they become almost unbear- play a game of Name that Tune in able to watch. the car. For the first few minutes, Pitt and Corbet maintain the director denies the audience a chilling guise of civility. The the comfort of matching faces with vicious sociopaths never forget the sounds of his main characters’ their “pleases” and “thank-yous” voices. as they engage in endless acts of Barely any of the violence hap- cruelty. Corbet’s captivating ren- pens within the frame. Instead, the dition brings his more reserved, long shots with little action or cam- but equally threatening, character Courtesy Huntington Theatre era movement give the audience a a distinct edge. “So what? I see dead people. Ain’t no thing.”

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amazon.com 8 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Editorial | Letters Monday, March 24, 2008 THe tufts Daily EDITORIAL Ma t t h e w J. Sk i b i n s k i Editor-in-Chief No parking anytime — especially for sophomores Editorial As Jumbos return to the greater Boston Cousens Gym and Hill Hall lots. wherein scarce parking spaces are not nec- Ross Marrinson Managing Editors area today from their various spring break Not only do their junior and senior essarily as essential to upperclassmen as Evans Clinchy locales, they’ll be greeted with the famil- counterparts get access to the lots sur- they are to sophomores. Raven Anderson Editorial Page Editors iar quirks of Beantown: funny accents, rounding Wren and Carmichael Halls in When you stop and think about it, how Anne Fricker Jacob Maccoby kick-ass sports teams, an intolerable cli- addition to the Cousens and Hill lots, but many seniors do you know living in Wren Marc Raifman mate and traffic congestion unlike most they do so for the same price. According to or Carmichael? Let’s face it, most upper- Kelly Rizzetta other places on earth. Of course, here on the Tufts Public Safety Web site, both the classmen at Tufts flee the Hill after their Giovanni Russonello Executive News Editor the Hill, traffic problems usually manifest Resident Student Parking Pass for juniors second year in order to avoid the housing themselves in the form of parking woes and seniors and the Sophomore Student crunch, and those that remain generally Alex Bloom News Editors that have become the bane of many an Parking Pass cost $480. take up residence in the likes of Sophia Madeline Garber undergrad driver’s existence. One might be able to rationalize this Gordon Hall, Stratton Hall or the Latin Bennett Kuhn Christy McCuaig While the Daily fully acknowledges that inequity by arguing that underclassmen Way apartments. How many of them, solving the parking crisis in the Medford- often pay the same amount as juniors then, really utilize the uphill parking set Nina Ford Assistant News Editors Somerville area would be something of and seniors in situations where the aside for them? Ben Gittleson Gillian Javetski a “Mission: Impossible”-level challenge, latter group enjoys bonus privileges, The simplest solution to this obvious Marysa Lin there are certainly steps that could be such as the pecking order that governs imbalance would be to merge the current Dan Pasternack taken to alleviate some of the tensions aris- course selections. Resident and Sophomore Parking Passes Carrie Battan Executive Features Editor ing from what is currently an unfair and However, there is no particularly com- into a single Student Parking Pass, giving unequal parking system on campus. pelling argument to support upperclass- all sophomores, juniors and seniors equal Luke Burns Features Editors For starters, the gap between the parking men’s parking advantage over sophomores and uninhibited access on a first-come, Jessica Bidgood Marissa Carberry privileges afforded to upperclassmen and other than that, well, they’re upperclass- first-served basis to the parking locations Robin Carol those granted to sophomores is excessive men. When it comes to course selection, that are currently available only to juniors and, ultimately, impractical. When it comes class favoritism allows undergrads fair and and seniors. Meredith Hassett Assistant Features Editors to dividing up a very limited resource in the equal access over the course of a four-year Class favoritism might have its place in Kerianne Okie Charlotte Steinway most logical and equitable way possible, education to a resource that is equally determining which students gain access to sophomore drivers clearly get the short required by all students: classes. The same certain limited resources at Tufts, but park- Mike Adams Executive Arts Editor end of the stick, being relegated to the cannot be said of the parking system, ing is not one of them. Naomi Bryant Arts Editors Grant Beighley Jessica Bal Assistant Arts Editors WAYNE STAYSKAL Kyle Chayka Catherine Scott Courtney Chua Executive Op-Ed Editor Adam Winograd Op-Ed Editor Sapna Bansil Executive Sports Editor Thomas Eager Sports Editors Liz Hoffman Tim Judson Ethan Landy Philip Dear Assistant Sports Editors David Heck Noah Schumer Rebekah Sokol Executive Photo Editor

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b y Ro s s La w r e n c e the current system, extensive prohibition is, quite simply, to demand- and harm-reduc- While such measures have Cavalier Daily legalization is one option. And that it doesn’t work. While the tion programs. been taken in the United States, this would certainly have enor- goal is noble and well-inten- While curbing demand for they have also been slow in over- Imagine a world where people mously positive outcomes. tioned, a “drug-free world” anything is extremely difficult, it coming political inertia. The addicted to cigarettes, alcohol The United Nations estimated simply isn’t realistic. Ethan has been done successfully. Take stigma associated with drug use or even prescription painkillers in 2005 that illegal drug trade Nadelmann, founder and exec- the case of smoking, for exam- and the power of social con- were plucked from society and is worth about $321 billion utive director of the Drug Policy ple. Beginning in 1965, public servatism have made it politi- treated as criminals. Sound like annually. For those willing to Alliance, argued this point in a service campaigns determined cally advantageous to cling to an invasion of privacy, a waste accept the risks, this industry Foreign Policy magazine article to highlight the risks of cigarette the “War on Drugs” rhetoric and of resources or simply a bad is a potential gold mine, lining appearing last year. He pointed smoking hit the airwaves. Since treat substance abuse as a moral idea? Current U.S. drug poli- the pockets of criminals, terror- out a telling fact: In 1998, a then, smoking rates have been sin that must be eradicated. As cy, which is mirrored by many ists and corrupt public officials. U.N. General Assembly Special cut in half. Certainly some of a result, programs that seek to countries throughout the world, Regulating this business would Session on drugs committed the credit for this belongs to help addicts rather than punish dictates that illicit drug abusers not only make it safer but could to “eliminating or significantly demand-reduction efforts. them have had a difficult time are often treated in this way. line governments’ accounts reducing the illicit cultivation The harm-reduction piece of getting enacted. Granted, this analogy — with billions in tax revenue. of the coca bush, the cannabis the equation comes in the form The repercussions of this like any other — isn’t perfect. Countries could certainly put plant, and the opium poppy of both prevention and reha- should not be written off. Different substances require dif- this money to far better use by the year 2008.” A decade bilitation. Syringe-exchange According to Mathea Falco, the ferent policies. Nonetheless, it is than these illegitimate “narco- later, the production of and programs, the availability of president of Drug Strategies, high time that the United States states” could. demand for these substanc- antidotes and medication, a nonprofit research institute, turns a critical eye towards its Of course, the problem with es are essentially the same, and the expanded use of drug “Federal support for demand own strategies for tackling drug outright legalization is that no Nadelmann said. treatment facilities all are sup- reduction is now about one use. While wholesale legaliza- one can reliably predict what While the heated debate over ported by groups such as the third of the total drug budget, tion might yield the best results, the results will be. This is espe- legalization rages on, some- American Medical Association. and treatment is available for the government doesn’t need cially dependent on which sub- thing can be done in the mean- Additionally, the expansion only one in three of those who to necessarily go that far; sim- stances are legalized. If the use time to ease the ill effects of of these programs generally need help.” ply emphasizing a public health of cocaine, for example, signifi- this stalemate. By concentrat- saves taxpayer money, as they While adopting more public approach over a criminal jus- cantly increased, all of the posi- ing fewer resources on enforc- are more economical front- health strategies won’t come tice one could save money and tives mentioned above could ing the criminalization aspect end methods of spending that close to ending the problems have a positive effect on our easily be overshadowed by a of drug policy, such as the cost reduce back-end spending such of drug abuse, it is a step in the communities. public health crisis. of imprisonment, the United as criminal justice and health right direction, and one that is For a sweeping reform of The problem with absolute States can devote more funding care costs. long overdue.

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b y Sa s h a Ya n Tibet was part of China and was self- potential for Tibetan democracy. The from the “one-child” policy and eco- Emory Wheel governed throughout the Ming and Dalai Lama has appointed most of his nomic development programs that pour Qing dynasties. In 1904, Britain invaded own family members to high-ranking hundreds of millions of Yuan into Tibet It is crucial to understand, when Tibet following the opium wars against positions in his government-in-exile each year to help build schools, hospi- thinking about the issue of Tibet, China and the British asserted control — hardly the beginnings of a meritoc- tals and infrastructure. In fact, impov- that the English word “Tibetan,” like over Tibet. After its establishment, the racy. Though the Dalai Lama has been erished Han peasants from poorer “Cantonese” or “Taiwanese,” is not a Republic of China soon regained Tibet, successful in marketing his people’s provinces have been moving to Tibet term of nationality but rather a descrip- and that control was maintained by the actions as “peaceful, non-violent pro- in search of a better life. This hardly tive term for the region, culture and People’s Republic of China. test,” the recent riots paint a much less sounds like “cultural genocide.” ethnic group. The Chinese government then abol- pleasant picture. No one wants conflict. The Chinese The misconception that all Chinese ished the serfdom system in Tibet, help- What is happening in Lhasa is no government has set economic develop- are of one ethnic group creates the logic ing the impoverished majority. But as different from the acts of terror per- ment as its priority, and the country that Tibetans are not Chinese. This is a result of this positive development, petrated by Middle Eastern terrorist is not the same place that the Dalai false. China consist of 56 ethnic groups, the Chinese government engendered groups. The Tibetan extremists in Tibet Lama remembers from 50 years ago. including Han, Tibetan, Mongolian, resentment from a small percentage of and its neighboring provinces “attacked This young, vibrant country with boom- Hmong and Korean. Most people usu- the wealthy and the privileged, includ- anyone and anything that looked Han ing cities is the fastest growing economy ally refer to Chinese as Han, but in ing the Dalai Lama and his regime. Chinese.” They beat people to death, in the world. Activists like to chant “Free reality, the English word “Chinese” The Chinese government has received killed innocent Han civilians, burned Tibet,” but freedom would not benefit in Mandarin means “the people of heavy criticism for its “invasion” of Tibet shops, destroyed public buildings and the actual people of the region — rath- the Middle Kingdom,” a term which in the 1950s and been hyperbolically road signs, and bombed important city er, it would simply exacerbate already includes all groups. accused of killing millions of Tibetans. sites. Yet the Western media has only existing imbalances. When Buddhism was first introduced But it is unfair for outsiders to single out focused on the CCP’s speech about the With only months until the Olympic in Tibet during the seventh century, the “repression of religion and culture” issue, the response of the Chinese police Games, the world is watching China. Tibet began a long and complicated perpetrated on the people of Tibet with- and the supposed history of repression. It should also, though, make sure to relationship with China. It became an out pointing out that the same reforms But “repression” could not be further keep an eye on the sometimes brutal official part of China during China’s Yuan were made throughout all of China dur- from the truth. The Tibetan people, like actions of certain Tibetan agitators. It Dynasty in 1247, and the Mongolian ing the 20th century. the rest of the 55 ethnic minority groups takes two to tango, and this is far from emperor of Yuan granted the title “Dalai I find it ironic that a feudal leader is in China, enjoy minority-only benefits a black-and-white issue with China Lama” to Tibet’s Buddhist leader. now viewed as the embodiment of the such as affirmative action, exemption solely to blame.

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Courtesy gojumbos.com Senior Dave Sorensen ran a 4:17.52 mile at Nationals last week. Sorensen just misses out on Starting March 24 All-American honors in mile MEN’S TRACK were close to his or my best,” continued from page 15 Marcy said. “My last jump was Noon to 1 tie or better the distance of closer. It was definitely the best Fisk University freshman of the three fouls, but I don’t Kamar Jones, who reached 48 know if I would’ve won it on Campus Center 209 feet, nine inches. But Marcy that jump or not. I went up fouled on all three attempts. there, tried my best and came up a little short. But I’m still really happy.” “This has to do with Also competing at Nationals the coaching staff were senior quad-captain For More Information Contact Dave Sorensen in the mile and and the weight train- junior James Bradley in the high jump. ers; they put together Sorensen’s time of 4:17.52 a great program that was fourth in preliminaries, but he slowed by a couple of Ian Wong helped get my ham- seconds in the finals, finish- string back into shape. ing with a time of 4:19.29. That placed him ninth out Director of Health Education I jumped even far- of 10 competitors — just one spot away from earning All- ther than before I got American status, which went X 7-5495 injured.” to the top eight finishers. Bradley, who was tied with Dan Marcy two others for the final qualify- [email protected] senior quad-captain ing mark of the 13 competitors in the high jump, did not make it to the finals. He, along with two other competitors, could “My fourth and fifth jumps, I not clear the opening height of don’t think either of those two the meet. 12 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports Monday, March 24, 2008

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One proposal will be selected and the grant recipient(s) will be announced on Friday, April 4, 2008. For questions contact Adam at [email protected] or 561-789-7409. Monday, March 24, 2008 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports 13 Jumbos post mixed results Kono impressive in first Nationals appearance WOMEN’S SWIMMING “It was a long day; it was really great sport about it. It’s some- in open events at Nationals continued from page 16 hard and I wasn’t feeling great, thing that brings a lot of tears WOMEN’S TRACK the other individual performer got nothing to lose,’ and I did my but when the finals came I was but she still almost made the top continued from page 16 at the meet, competing in the fourth dive which I haven’t really like, ‘Well I have this last bit of 16 despite the missed dive.” helped put them over the edge 55-meter dash. She was placed done super well throughout the energy left and I’m going to put it The only swimmer to com- this time around. in the fastest preliminary heat entire season ... I got eights, 8.5s all in this,’ which is exactly what pete, freshman Megan Kono, “Our experience definitely and finished in fourth place and nines, which is unheard of you want to do.” also got her first taste of NCAA helped prepare us, especially with a time of 7.22 seconds — in an optional dive,” Swett said. The other Tufts diving stand- championship action and came coming in second place last just one frustrating hundredth “That was probably the turning out, Gardel, had more of an away with valuable experience. year [in this event],” O’Brien of a second off of the qualify- point for me in finals.” up-and-down weekend. She In the 500-yard freestyle, said. “We went in with the goal ing time to break finals in the In the 1-meter dive, Swett’s managed to pick up her sec- Kono swam 5:06.13 for 21st of winning.” event. score of 455.20 edged Rezac ond honorable-mention All- place out of 44 swimmers and The only freshman on the “It was her best trial time (453.45) and her practice rival, American distinction following a followed that up with a 29th relay team, McNamara, was ever, but the dash was just MIT’s Doria Holbrook (438.65). 12th-place showing in the 3-me- place (1:57.25) showing in the able to benefit from the seniors’ super competitive,” Morwick “I don’t normally do as well ter dive. But due to a mixup in 200-yard freestyle. She did best experience. said. “She can’t be unhappy in 1-meter than 3-meter and I dive order in the 1-meter diving in the 1,650 freestyle where her “It’s nice for Steph to go with her season, though. She was just happy to be there at the event, she scored zero points on 19th place finish (17:40.20) was with people who’ve been [to broke a very long-standing finals,” she said. “I didn’t put any one dive, which jeopardized her just three spots shy of earning Nationals] a lot,” Morwick record and made it to Nationals pressure on myself and did the chance of being in the top 16. her an honorable mention All- said. “She’s lucky to have the — not too shabby.” dives I’ve done every day and did American plaque. seniors to guide her and to The team overall was very them better than I’ve ever done “It was still her second-best have had two good Nationals pleased with its performance, them. It was one of the major “It was important for time of her life in the 500, and experiences as a freshman.” and the seniors enjoyed a tri- highlights of that day.” Kendall to do well and she did her second-best time “Hopefully in the next few umphant end to their indoor Coach Nancy Bigelow was in the 1,650 free,” Bigelow said. years we’ll be seeing her com- track careers. thrilled to see Swett’s career as a Tufts was extremely “She had a very solid perfor- peting in individual events “We were all really psyched,” Jumbo end so triumphantly. proud of her. There mance. As a freshman it was at Nationals,” Beck added. O’Brien said. “What a perfect “She was our first national a great learning experience for “It will be exciting to see her way to cap off the season and champion and to see her do it are no words for how I her and next year she’s going to develop.” my indoor career.” again ... My heart was pound- come back stronger.” Just about two hours before “It was so exciting,” Beck ing out of my chest during the felt. It’s a culmination Snodgrass, who also coach- the DMR, Beck and O’Brien added. “I don’t see how it could final event,” she said. “It was of her 15 or so years of es the MIT and Northeastern competed in the open mile. have gone better, and it was important for Kendall to do divers, was also honored at After preliminary finishes in awesome to be able to share well and Tufts was extremely diving; all the pieces the NCAA Championships third and fourth, respective- that moment with the rest of proud of her. There are no fell into place for her.” with the Diving Coach of the ly, the duo made its mark in the girls.” words for how I felt. It’s a cul- Year award. All together, he the final heat. Beck earned Now that the indoor season mination of her 15 or so years had four of his divers get All-American honors by com- is over, the Jumbos must start of diving; all the pieces fell Nancy Bigelow invited to Nationals: Swett, ing in third place with a time looking ahead to the outdoor into place for her.” coach Gardel, Holbrook and Tufts of 4:59.72. O’Brien was right season, which starts this week- Swett’s performance was all sophomore Rob Matera, who behind her in fifth place, fin- end with their invitational, the the more remarkable consid- dove this past weekend in the ishing in 5:03.40. Snowflake Classic. ering she had been recovering “She did the wrong dive when men’s national championship Fitzpatrick competed in the “[Outdoor] is such a short from the flu during the week they announced the dive num- meet. 400-meter dash three events season that we really have to leading up to the champion- ber, and the two dives that she “It’s one of those things before the DMR, which gave get right into it,” Morwick said. ships. The illness did not deter confused have the same num- that happens just once in a her very little time for recov- “We’re possibly even stronger her whatsoever, as the senior ber but are in a different order,” lifetime so it’s really a thrill ery. Although she didn’t make for outdoor; we’ll have a few was able to use her past experi- diving coach Brad Snodgrass for me,” Snodgrass said. “It’s it to finals, the senior scored more events that will bene- ence on the NCAA stage to key in said. “It’s the kind of mistake also reflective of the diver I’ve a personal record by posting a fit us. We’re maybe hoping to on her important dives. that every diver makes once in been lucky enough to have time of 58.18 seconds. win NESCACs this year, which “You’re just focused more on their life and unfortunately she coached — Swett — so I really Sophomore Logan Crane was we’ve never done before.” what you have to do,” Swett said. YSS-110made it thatGeneral week. She3.25x8.qxd was a owe 2/26/08 it to her as 4:15well.” PM Page 1

Bench comes up big in upset of No. 5 Eagles WOMEN’S BASKETBALL free throw line 23 times. What came in there defensively, and continued from page 16 can you do? We gave her what [sophomore] Casey Sullivan that nearly saved its season. we could, and it just wasn’t and [junior] Stacy Filocco were Summertime. After a pair of three-pointers quite enough.” two big sparks off the bench. by sophomore guard Vanessa The Jumbos made their We pieced it together and were Yale turns up the heat. Miller and Moynihan, a con- first Elite Eight appearance in able to get our big girls back in ventional three-point play by school history after scoring a the second half.” senior co-captain Khalilah monumental Sweet Sixteen vic- But Mary Washington would Ummah cut the deficit to four tory over Mary Washington on not go quietly. Senior All- with 31 seconds to go. March 14. Having reached the American center Liz Hickey, If you thought Yale was intense, try our “It’s a never-say-die atti- Final Four last year and earned held to 1-of-6 shooting in the Summer Session. We condense over 130 tude,” Berube said. “We like to the preseason No. 1 ranking first half, exploded for eight think that we’re ballers, and a in the nation, the Eagles were points over the first 4:25 of the full-semester courses into 5 intensive baller wouldn’t just give up a a national powerhouse with a second to help the Eagles pull weeks. No shortcuts, no watering down. game ... We wanted to give it vast edge in experience over to a 31-31 tie. everything we had to keep our Tufts, which was in the midst After 11 minutes and five The full syllabus. For full credit. season going. It shows a lot of just its first ever NCAA lead changes, the Eagles had about our character that we Tournament appearance. a two-point cushion. But the were right there at the end.” Tufts bench delivered again. • Humanities and Social Sciences “At no point in that game did This time, Miller provid- • we accept a loss,” Moynihan “The fight in our team ed the spark, drilling a go- Science and Pre-Med added. “With two minutes left, this year was amazing, ahead three-pointer with 90 • Yale Summer Conservatory I can remember Khalilah turn- seconds remaining, stealing ing to me and saying, ‘We got and it really showed in the ball from Hickey on Mary for Actors this. That’s plenty of time.’ The Washington’s last possession • fight in our team this year was the last two minutes and icing the game with two English Language Institute amazing, and it really showed of that game when we free throws. in the last two minutes of that The victory was the high- wouldn’t give up and game when we wouldn’t give light of a season that has seen Two five-week intensive sessions: up and tried to plow our way tried to plow our way the Jumbos take their program back into the game.” to new heights, having obliter- June 2—July 4 July 7 – August 8 In the end, however, the back into the game.” ated the program’s wins record Jumbos’ effort wasn’t enough. and put themselves on the Lobach was clutch down the Kim Moynihan national map with a deep run stretch, icing Messiah’s sec- junior guard in the NCAA Tournament. The ond-ever Final Four appear- success fostered a camarade- email: [email protected] ance with three free throws rie the team will have trouble and a game-ending layup. But the Jumbos rose to the leaving behind. www.yale.edu/summer Though Tufts held Lobach to occasion, weathering a first-half “It definitely hurts to have 203 432-2430 just 4-of-11 shooting from the storm that saw their starting your season come to an end field, the Falcon senior quad- frontcourt tandem of Ummah because you’ve become so captain still managed a game- and Tausanovitch on the bench close to these girls,” Moynihan high 19 points thanks to an in foul trouble for much of the said. “It’s a sisterhood, as we 11-of-14 performance from period. Tufts’ reserves provid- like to call it. You see these the free throw line. ed a huge lift, combining for girls practically everyday, and “She’s an All-American for 11 first-half points and help- it’s hard to let that go. But I a reason,” Berube said. “She’s ing the Jumbos take a six-point don’t think for a second we YALE got very good body control, lead into halftime. can hang our heads because and she knows how to escape “People stepped up in situa- we’re all very proud of what we SUMMER SESSION 2008 the help defense when it tions where we needed them to accomplished this year. We’re comes and how to get to the step up,” Berube said. “I think all going to take this and hope- rim and make contact. The [sophomore] Julia Baily did fully use it as motivation for Same Veritas. More Lux. night before, she got to the a phenomenal job when she next year.” 14 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports Monday, March 24, 2008

Inside the NBA Much-maligned Cheeks has Sixers streaking into playoff hunt b y Et h a n La n d y emergence of a few other young play- Daily Editorial Board ers, particularly rookie forward Thaddeus Young. The 12th pick in last year’s draft, It does not take much to make the play- Young has only recently accrued significant offs in the Eastern Conference these days. playing time. He has responded by averag- While a 50-win team might be left out of the ing 7.6 points per game and becoming a postseason in the West, the Atlanta Hawks key cog in the Sixers high-flying transition are currently in position to make the play- offense. offs in the East, despite sitting nine games That is not to say that the veterans are under .500 with a record of 30-39. not contributing as well. Shooting guard But regardless of the dearth of quality Willie Green has continued his form from playoff teams in the East, nothing should be last season, when he came back from major taken away from what Maurice Cheeks and knee surgery, and is averaging 12.8 points the Philadelphia 76ers have accomplished per contest. during their recent run that has catapulted In addition, big man Samuel Dalembert them into the playoff race. has finally found his place under Cheeks. The Sixers have won 17 of their last 22 Labeled as a disappointment despite getting games, including a recent four-game win- a six-year contract worth $10 million a year ning streak that featured wins over the San from the Sixers, Dalembert has improved by Antonio Spurs and the Detroit Pistons. leaps and bounds this season. The seven- The win over the Pistons was of particular footer has averaged a double-double with importance for this young Philly team, as 10.7 points and 10.1 rebounds, and is fourth an opening-round matchup with Detroit in the league in blocks as the lone force in looms if they cannot leapfrog the Toronto the paint for the Sixers defense. Raptors or Washington Wizards, both of The star of the team is small forward whom are no more than a game ahead and free-agent-to-be Andre Iguodala. The of seventh-place Philly in the conference team’s leading scorer at just under 20 points standings. a game, Iguodala has emerged as the first The recent run has been triggered by the true star since the original A.I. He has dis- strong play of veteran point guard Andre played a more complete game this season, Miller. Acquired in the Dec. 20, 2006 Allen adding 5.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists to his Iverson trade with the Denver Nuggets, numbers while also continuing to play the Miller was thought to be one of the likely characteristically strong defense that has targets for a contender at the trade dead- him sixth in the league in steals. line. Instead, new general manager Ed Iguodala will be a restricted free agent Stefanski held onto Miller in an effort to this summer, and he curiously turned spur the Sixers’ playoff run, and he has down a $57 million contract extension last done just that. Miller is the second leading summer. The former Arizona star could be scorer on the team, and he runs the offense seeking a max contract, and while he has efficiently, contributing 6.7 assists a game. continued to improve, he has not shown He has also played the role of a men- that he has the ability to carry a team to a tor for young backup point guard Louis championship. MCT Williams. The former high school star from The Sixers have been winning the Once considered a first-round bust, Sixers big man Samuel Dalembert has posted a strong Georgia has teased Philly fans for years with way good teams do: with defense. With season thus far, averaging a double-double while anchoring Philly’s defense. The Sixers have his promise, but this season he has truly Dalembert patrolling the paint and a slew won 17 of their last 22 games and currently sit in seventh in the East. broken out. His minutes per game have of athletic defenders led by Iguodala on doubled, going from 11 to 22, and he has the outside, the Sixers are seventh in the made a smart move by bringing back the Cheeks’ team. Many experts were pick- responded by averaging double figures with NBA in holding opponents to 95.8 points former player after he was jettisoned by the ing the Sixers to finish last in the entire 11.1 points and becoming a threat from a game, and they force over 15 turnovers a Portland Trail Blazers. Eastern Conference. Now, they are firmly three-point range, where he is shooting 36 game. Cheeks has managed to get the most While it is unlikely that Philadelphia can entrenched in a playoff spot and look to percent. out of a team that is inexperienced and get far in the postseason, just making it have a bright future under the leadership of Philadelphia has also seen the recent has marginal talent, proving that the Sixers there will be quite an accomplishment for one of the best coaches in the game.

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This event will feature two consecutive panels that address current international and domestic Great issues facing the Middle East. As a follow up to the Fares Center Conference on March 27- 28th, Tufts students will share their insights on the conference topics and discuss the issues outlined below. Light refreshments will be served. Variety The International Dimension Domestic Dynamics 9:00am-10:15am 10:30am-11:45am Chinese Restaurant & Sushi Bar Discussion of the current Middle Eastern Discussion of domestic issues including balance of power, and the dynamics of US political development, democratization, and and other external intervention in the region. Islam in politics. Szechuan & Mandarin Cuisine Discussant: Rami Khouri, Director of the Discussant: Fawaz Gerges, Christian A. We Deliver !! Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy Johnson Chairholder in International Affairs and International Affairs at the American and Middle Eastern Studies, Department of University of Beirut Political Science at Sarah Lawrence College 321 Boston Avenue Participants: Toby Bonthrone (LA’09), Monica Participants: Mohammed Al-Ghanim (LA’08), Medford, MA 02155 Camacho (LA’08), Vicki Gilbert (LA’10), and Alexander Gladstein (LA’08), and Jacki Oleg Svet (LA’08) Silbermann (LA’08) Tel.: (781) 395-8885 (781) 395-8882 SPONSORED BY: Tufts Program in Fax: (781) 395-3498 International Relations, Fares Center for Eastern Mediterranean Studies, and the Offi ce of the Dean of Undergraduate Education

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Men’s Track and Field Jeremy Strauss | errors, big mistakes and calamities

Madness! hat a week! Between

March Madness, tennis W upsets and of course, the ever popular NHL, who could sit still for

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An absence of the column last week persuaded me to write four analyses, rather than the usual three, in this edition of “Errors, Big Mistakes and Calamities.” Can they get any worse? The Boston Bruins, who just a few weeks ago seemed locked into the NHL playoff picture, are in danger of pulling off a New York Mets-caliber collapse. On Saturday night, the Bruins, who have won two of their last 10 games, managed a shootout loss to their rival Montreal Canadiens. The defeat marked the Hub courtesy Ohio Northern Sports Information of Hockey’s 11th straight loss to the Senior quad-captain Dan Marcy took second place in the triple jump at the NCAA Championships over spring break, securing the second boys from north of the border. While All-American finish of his career. Only Fisk University’s Kamar Jones bested Marcy’s jump of 48 feet, 2.5 inches. we’ll see how things shape up in the final weeks of the NHL season, like it or not, losing 11 straight to one team is Marcy jumps to second-place Nationals finish nothing less than a pathetic calamity. Fed, meet Fish. And now, to the lords New York native scores All-American track honors for second time in triple jump of the court. Roger Federer’s name has b y Da v i d He c k Div. III Championships on March of 48 feet, 2.5 inches at the ECAC always placed high among modern tennis Daily Editorial Board 14. Marcy’s second-place finish tal- Championships, Marcy bested that greats. At Indian Wells, Calif. on Saturday, lied eight points for Tufts, tying the performance after just the first flight however, Federer exposed his weaknesses Entering the season, the men’s team for 25th place in the nation and of preliminaries, jumping 48 feet, 4.5 by falling to a tough opponent. indoor track and field team was left earning the Middletown, N.Y. native inches. That mark was the best of Andy Roddick? Lleyton Hewitt? Billie with a gaping hole in its lineup thanks the second All-American honor of his Marcy’s season and career. Jean King? If you guessed any of these career. “I would say that it comes from the names, you clearly didn’t remember the MEN’S TRACK & FIELD Marcy last participated in Nationals coaching staff knowing how to keep hottest name in tennis today: Mardy NCAA Div. III Championships during his sophomore season, and a the athletes well and knowing what Fish, an American currently ranked at Ada, Ohio, March 14-15 hamstring injury derailed his bid to parts of the year to hit the training and 98th. return there last year. The battle to get weights pretty hard,” Marcy said. “They Fish downed Federer in straight sets, back to form this season makes his know how to peak us at the right time. proving that even the seemingly invin- Tie-25th out of 66 teams accomplishments all the more impres- The goal of every athlete is to have cible are, in fact, capable of losing a sive, and for Marcy, satisfying. their best performances at the later tennis match. Because Federer seems to the graduation of all-everything “It feels really good,” Marcy said. parts of the season. For most people to have proven himself over the years, Fred Jones (LA ’07). But the Jumbos “One of the things I was worried about on the team, that was the case.” I’ll only saddle him with an error. seemed to have confidence that one last year, after I got hurt and competed Marcy’s preliminary mark placed Too much MSG. Those of you who member of the team in particular a little bit during the outdoor season, him second out of nine qualifiers for know me well understand that I could fill the void. was how well I’d be able to jump again. the final. Still, he knew he had to keep wouldn’t ordinarily call out the New “I don’t think it’s possible to fill I wasn’t sure I’d be able to return to the up the intensity to be able to reach York Rangers on a mishap. However, Fred’s shoes, but when you look at Dan shape of sophomore year. that distance again. a certain report on the Broadway Marcy, who was injured last year, he’s “This has to do with the coach- “I felt like I had a pretty good chance Blueshirts’ fans and organization looking really good,” senior quad-cap- ing staff and the weight trainers,” he of hitting it again,” Marcy said. “I was this week leaves me no other option. tain Nate Scott said at the beginning of continued. “They put together a great very happy with it at the time, but I The story goes that a large number the season. “I think he’s going to be the program that helped get my hamstring wasn’t complacent. I knew it would of Rangers fans engage in a specific one to pick up where Fred left off.” back into shape. I jumped even farther take another really good effort.” homophobic chant to coincide with Scott’s prophecy rang true over than before I got injured. It feels great, Marcy matched the distance on his the exhibition of one awkwardly spring break, as the senior quad-cap- and now I’m just looking forward to third jump, giving him three chances to dancing fan shown on the JumboTron tain Marcy scored a national runner- outdoor season.” toward the conclusion of home games. up finish in the triple jump at NCAA Seeded fourth after his jump see MEN’S TRACK, page 11 Many fans have taken offense to the repetitions of “Homo Larry” that flood the arena, and it’s even reported that a select number of supporters cancelled Athletes of the Week their longtime season ticket subscrip- tions to protest. IAN GOLDBERG, BASEBALL Madison Square Garden, the mega- corporation that owns the team and Freshman outfielder Ian Goldberg has made quite the impression during the baseball team’s (6-4) spring break trip to North Carolina everything having to do with it, ulti- and Virginia. Heading into Sunday’s game against Virginia Wesleyan, the team’s 11th of the trip, Goldberg was fourth on the team mately gets the blame for this fiasco. with a .405 batting average, leading the squad with 15 RBI and three triples. His play has helped spur Tufts’ four-game winning streak The image of the Rangers shouldn’t following the team’s 2-4 start. be that of drunk, obnoxious and Goldberg has established himself as the Jumbos’ leadoff hitter, and Tufts is 6-2 in games where he bats first. He is leading the team homophobic New York fans, and MSG with 14 runs, has posted five multi-hit games and sports a sparkling .447 on-base percentage. should do more to stop this calamity Goldberg has also shown significant pop, blasting two home runs and slugging .714, second only to junior Steve Ragonese. Against of a custom before it’s too late. Guilford, Goldberg led off the game with a shot to right field, and his home run in a losing effort against North Carolina Wesleyan They’re not professional for a rea- temporarily swung the momentum back in Tufts’ favor. son. It’s always nice to see Coach K Thus far, Goldberg has played a flawless outfield, posting a 1.000 fielding percentage entering Sunday’s game. and Duke fall sooner rather than later, The baseball team will commence its NESCAC schedule on Friday with a game at Bates. and this year, the Blue Devils graced us all with an especially poor three-point shooting exhibition and an early egress in the second round at the hands of COURTNEY THOMAS, WOMEN’S LACROSSE West Virginia. My rating: It’s Duke, and while they always should do better, The leading scorer for Tufts last season with 35 goals, junior Courtney Thomas has picked up where she they normally don’t — so it’s a big mis- left off in the first four games of the women’s lacrosse team’s 2008 campaign. Thomas already has 13 goals take, folks. to lead her team so far on the season, and the high-scoring Jumbos opened up their schedule by going Georgetown put the all-too-soon fin- 3-1. ishing touches on an otherwise spec- Thomas was most impressive in her team’s 21-6 dominating non-conference win over Wheaton last tacular season yesterday afternoon Tuesday, a game in which the junior poured in seven goals to finish one shy of the Tufts single-game record. with a second round loss to Davidson Thomas scored her first three goals in the last 10 minutes of the opening half, as the Jumbos stretched their College. My rating: Because the Hoyas lead over the Lyons to 13-4 at the half. She then added four more in the final 30 minutes. managed to blow a generous lead in Thomas has been an important part of the Tufts offense this year, scoring at least one goal in every game. the second half to a team seemingly She also is tied for the team lead with 14 points on the season along with fellow junior Maya Shoham. well below them, we have our first real Tufts picked up its initial NESCAC win Saturday at Wesleyan by hanging on for a 9-7 victory after jumping March Madness calamity. out to a 6-2 lead early in the first half. The Jumbos now must ready themselves for an important two-game stretch this week featuring two NESCAC foes in the Conn. College Camels and the Trinity Bantams. Jeremy Strauss is a sophomore majoring in DAILY FILE PHOTO environmental studies. He can be reached at [email protected]. 16 INSIDE Men’s Track and Field 15 Athletes of the Week 15 Inside the NBA 14 Th e Tu f tSportss Da i l y Monday, March 24, 2008 Women’s track, diving earn national championships Women’s Swimming and Diving Women’s Track and Field Senior Swett scores sweep of both 1- and 3-meter diving events DMR quartet of Beck, O’Brien, Fitzpatrick

b y Sa r i n a Ma t h a i and McNamara races to championship win Senior Staff Writer b y Sa r a DeFo r e s t Open New Englands, and now Senior Staff Writer we were working on individual Senior Kendall Swett ended performances.” her record-breaking diving The women’s track and field The DMR team consist- career in spectacular fash- distance medley relay team ed of freshman Stephanie took home a national title with McNamara leading off in the WOMEN’S SWIMMING (5-3) 1,200-meter leg, and seniors NCAA Div. III Championships WOMEN’S TRACK & FIELD Kaleigh Fitzpatrick, Katy at Wooster, Ohio, March 13-15 NCAA Div. III Championships O’Brien and Cat Beck run- at Ada, Ohio, March 14-15 ning the 400, 800 and 1,600 respectively. The team’s finish- 25th out of 52 teams ing time of 11:46.79 not only 6th out of 67 teams won the race, but broke the ion, capturing both the 1- and Ohio Northern Sports Center’s 3-meter diving titles at the its performance in the NCAA record of 11:46.90, which was NCAA Championships over Div. III Indoor Championships set in 2002 by the Wisconsin- spring break. on March 14. Oshkosh squad. As a team, Tufts garnered 45 With the 14th national The Jumbos’ biggest com- points, which placed it at 21st championship in the history petition in the race came from out of 52 teams. Fourty of those of the Tufts program, along the University of St. Thomas, points came from Swett, with with points gained in the open but they handled the pressure sophomore Lindsay Gardel mile event, the Tufts team cap- well and held the lead for the accounting for the last five. tured sixth place overall at the entire race. St. Thomas ended Only four hours away from championships. up with a time of 11:48.10. her hometown of Akron, Ohio, The Jumbos ended up scor- “We tried to stay relaxed, Swett’s last meet as a Jumbo was ing 20 total points at the meet, but I was terrified when Katy a memorable one, as she broke just one short of making the handed me the baton,” Beck her own record of 493.20 points meet’s top four, which would said. “[As I was running], I in the 3-meter dive with a score have earned the program an made sure not to think about of 509.30. It took an otherworldly All-American title. But with the what was going on behind me. performance from Swett to win focus on individual goals, the We had a lot of confidence and the championship, since the two courtesy Matt Dilyard/College of Wooster Jumbos were thrilled with their faith in each other’s races.” who followed her in points — Senior Kendall Swett swept both the 1- and 3-meter diving events at performance. The DMR squad was no Smith College’s Shanti Freitas the NCAA Championships over spring break, capping a record-breaking “If we had really gone after stranger to the big stage, as (507.60) and Maggie Rezac, her career that has seen her earn six All-American nods. [a team win] by putting more Fitzpatrick and Beck had been former teammate from Lake people in events to get more a part of the team that finished Forest, (495.65) — also broke her thing that normally gives her but I wanted them to be better. I points, we probably could second at Nationals last year in old record. some trouble, better than she was nervous but after the third have finished in the top four,” a school-record 11:35.54. The Swett knew she was in for a had ever done before in the dive I said [to myself], ‘You’ve coach Kristen Morwick said. Jumbos believe the experience special day when she execut- 3-meter event. “But we already accomplished ed the inward 2.5 dive, some- “My first three dives were good see WOMEN’S SWIMMING, page 13 our team goals by winning the see WOMEN’S TRACK, page 13

Women’s Basketball Jumbos top UMW in Sweet Sixteen but fall short of Final Four berth b y Sa p n a Ba n s i l first half. But they’re a very, very tough Daily Editorial Board team, and I think we walked off the court saying we gave it everything we had.” With a chance to send its record- With the Falcons’ All-American guard breaking season to college basketball’s Nikki Lobach on the bench with two biggest stage, the women’s basketball early fouls, Tufts had an opportunity team came up just a little bit short. to seize control in the first half. But the Jumbos had trouble generating any WOMEN’S BASKETBALL scoring against a Messiah defense that (26-4, 7-2 NESCAC) had surrendered just 50.4 points per at Grantham, Penn., March 15 game heading into the contest. Tufts could only muster a season-low 13 Tufts 13 36 --- 49 points on 26.3 percent shooting in the Messiah 21 34 --- 55 first half and dug itself an eight-point deficit heading into halftime. at Grantham, Penn., March 14 “I think in the first half, for what- ever reason, we played flustered, and we allowed them to take us out of our Tufts 25 23 --- 48 offense,” junior guard Kim Moynihan Mary Washington 19 26 --- 45 said. “For some reason, it took us a while to get into the flow of things. I The Jumbos suffered a 55-49 loss to think we were all excited about it being eventual national runner-up Messiah the Elite Eight, and we almost tried to in the Div. III Elite Eight on March 15, do too much.” ending the best season in school history After Messiah scored the first bucket at 26-4 and denying the team a berth to of the second half, the Jumbos went the Final Four. The loss came one night on a 12-4 run — capped by back-to- after Tufts earned the biggest win in back layups from junior forward Katie program history, upsetting nationally- Tausanovitch — to inch within two. ranked No. 5 Mary Washington 48-45 in But Tufts would get no closer, as a bal- the Sweet Sixteen. But even that triumph anced Falcons attack helped put the couldn’t lessen the Jumbos’ frustration Jumbos away. Six different Messiah following a game against Messiah that players contributed points during a was well within their reach. 10:47 stretch in which the Falcons built “We came out of the weekend a lit- an 11-point advantage with under five tle disappointed because we wanted to minutes remaining. make it to the Final Four so badly, and Messiah carried that lead into the it was right there in front of us,” coach 1:48 mark of the second half before Carla Berube said. “I think the Messiah Tufts began a furious comeback bid Laura Schultz/Tufts Daily game was a game we could have won if Freshman point guard Colleen Hart scored 14 points in the women’s basketball team’s 55-49 we came out a little bit stronger in the see WOMEN’S BASKETBALL, page 13 loss to Messiah in the Elite Eight. The Jumbos finished their best season ever at 26-4.

MEN’S LAX: TUF 7, WIL 4 - MID 3, CON 2 - TRI 7, BAT 5 - WIL 11, HAM 5 - AMH 10, HAM 7 - TRI 9, COL 7 - CON 7, WIL 7 - MID 12, BOW 11 (2OT) - WES 12, TUF 4 - BAT 9, AMH 4. WOMEN’S LAX: WIL 14, TUF 13 - MID 17, CON 4 - HAM 13, TRI 9 - MID 13, BOW 6 - TUF 9, WES 7 - AMH 8, BAT 4. MEN’S TENNIS: BAT 7, COL 2 - TUF 9, HAM 0. WOMEN’S TENNIS: TUF 7, HAM 2 - BAT 6, COL 3.