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Sunny Read It First 67/47 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LXVI, NUMBER 14 wednesday, September 25, 2013 TUFTSDAILY.COM Democratic special election candidates greet students

b y Jo s h We i n e r Each candidate is vying Wessel, a senior, said. “One of these Daily Editorial Board for former Democratic people will be our Congressperson Congressman Ed Markey’s posi- for quite some time, so it’s impor- Four candidates for the tion in the Massachusetts House tant to get students into it.” Massachusetts’ fifth congres- of Representatives. Markey Koutoujian spoke first at last sional district special election resigned this past June follow- night’s event. He described how his assembled in the Sophia Gordon ing 37 years of service and since pursuits in law and criminal prose- Hall Multipurpose Room last night then has been serving in the cution have led him to feel strongly to meet the Tufts community and United States Senate. about the issues he is addressing as discuss their election platforms The Democratic primary will be a candidate, including gun control, in an event sponsored by Tufts held on Oct.15 and will be followed education and women’s reproduc- Democrats. by the general election on Dec. 10. tive and working rights. Middlesex County Sheriff Jacob Wessel, president of Tufts “I believe women should be enti- Peter Koutoujian, Massachusetts Democrats, explained that his tled to equal pay for equal work,” State Senator Will Brownsberger organization sponsored the event Koutoujian said. “This is not a cam- (D-Belmont), Massachusetts in the hopes of generating enthusi- paign issue. This is something I’ve State Senator Katherine asm for the coming congressional been fighting for for decades.” Clark (D-Melrose) as well as election and allowing students to Koutoujian proposed several Massachusetts Representative Carl make the best informed choice as ways to support the middle class, Sciortino (D-Medford) greeted possible about which of the candi- saying this would contribute great- Caroline Geiling / The Tufts Daily Tufts community members and dates to support. ly to a national economic turn- Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) has responded to two then delivered addresses on their “We are encouraging people to armed robberies near campus in the last two weeks. plans for the contested role. get involved in all of the campaigns,” see DEMOCRAT, page 2 Two armed robberies reported near campus Students form music group for whistling Two armed robberies appear be related, and the have been reported near the Medford Police Department b y Abigail Fe l d m a n home to a new musical group: university’s music scene. Medford/Somerville campus is currently investigating the Daily Editorial Board the Tufts Whistling Collective. “In general, our idea is to during the past two weeks — robbery on Chester Avenue Group founder Charlie make it easier for people to one at Blakeley Hall on cam- and Brookings Street, accord- The university, already Meyer, a freshman, explained make music at Tufts,” he said. pus and another at the cor- ing to Keith. host to offbeat clubs such the that the whistling ensemble The club will meet every ner of Chester Avenue and in response to the two rob- Tufflepuffs Quidditch team and aims to offer students another Sunday at 2 p.m., according Brookings Street in Medford. beries, TUPD released an email Tufts Free Compliments, is now option for participating in the to organizing member Jackson a breaking and enter- to the community that urges Clawson. So far, Meyer said, ing incident at Blakeley Hall students to taken certain about 15 people have shown occurred around 11:50 p.m. precautions to protect them- interest in the new organi- on Sept. 13, according to selves. Keith also wishes to zation. Ten people attended an email sent out to the remind students to be aware the club’s first meeting last Tufts community by the Tufts of their surroundings when Sunday. University Police Department walking around outside. “It’s not an official club, so I (TUPD). During the robbery, a “If possible, walk in was surprised how many peo- Tufts student encountered an groups,” he said. “If you do ple were there, given that there unknown male in his first floor have to get around at night was no advertising about it,” room. The male brandished a and you don’t feel comfort- Clawson, a freshman, said. knife and told the student to able, then by all means use Unlike other musical groups leave, disappearing out the the [Tufts GoSafe] service.” around campus, Tufts Whistling window with a laptop and Tufts GoSafe — an escort Collective does not require cell phone belonging to the resource for students on members to audition or have victim. No one was injured in campus — is provided seven any former ensemble experi- the process. days a week from sunset to ence, according to Meyer. The suspect being perused sunrise, according to the “There’s no words to remem- in the investigation of the Tufts Department of Public ber,” Meyer said. “There’s no robbery has been described and Environmental Safety Kyra Sturgill / The Tufts Daily instruments to buy. It’s just Freshman Jackson Clawson, an organizing member of the new Tufts as a tall white male in his website. The safety service Whistling Collective, was present at the music group’s first meeting early 20s, with blonde hair is available to all members of see WHISTLING, page 2 last Sunday. and a thin build. the Tufts community. TUPD Deputy Chief Mark Keith also advised students Keith explained that all avail- to take normal security precau- able information regarding tions around their living spaces, the Blakeley incident had such as locking their doors. Bon’App collaborates with college dining in Boston been disclosed. “To avoid break-ins when b y De n a l i Ti e t j e n a visual of what this means.” ticularly useful to college stu- The second robbery hap- you leave either your dorm Daily Editorial Board The company plans to work dents eating in dining halls where pened about a week later rooms or apartments, make with college dining halls to meal options are unlimited. on Sept. 18 in Medford at sure everything is secured, Bon’App, a free application have their menus uploaded to “I think a lot of us just kind approximately 7:30 p.m., that windows are locked,” and online nutrition manage- the application’s system, which of eat to eat, and eat what according to another safety Keith said. “Window stops, ment tool that launched last is free, according to Salinardi. tastes good,” Peck said. “We alert email TUPD sent to the if you have them, should May, has reached 160,000 reg- Bon’App has already collab- walk in there on an unlimited Tufts community. A local resi- be engaged. Shades down, ular users and is beginning to orated with Harvard University meal plan and there’s pizza dent approached the suspect, lights off inside the room. focus its efforts on expansion Dining Services and is begin- and all these yummy desserts. believing that he was in need Any valuables should be to college campuses like Tufts. ning to work with the din- It’s Sundae Sunday, Sundae of assistance. The suspect stowed away.” According to Director of ing services departments of Thursday all the time. Bon’App then took out a pocketknife in addition, when con- Research and Data Analytics other Boston colleges as well, helps you [think], ‘Am I really and demanded the contents fronted with a situation like at Bon’App Taylor Salinardi (N Bon’App Student Ambassador eating healthy?’” of the victim’s pockets. The an armed robbery, Keith ‘12), the app aims to provide to Tufts Emily Peck said. Visualization of nutrition victim shoved the suspect to advises that students try not users nutrition information in “At Harvard we took the information is what really dis- the ground before fleeing on to engage the subject. a language they can under- food menus for all their meals tinguishes Bon’App from other his bicycle, and the victim “Retreat if all possible and stand. and put it into the system nutrition apps, according to was not physically injured. call the police immediately, “We realized that people are so you could easily pull up Salinardi. The suspect of the Medford whether it be 911 for local confused about what’s really your food,” Peck, a sopho- “We provide these ‘batter- robbery was described as a police or the Tufts police in their food,” Salinardi, a more, said. “You could search ies’ that go from green to yel- white male in his early 20s, emergency number at 617- Tufts alumna, said. “We pro- “Harvard roasted chicken” low to red as you journal your with short, brown facial hair 627-6911,” he said. vide information but we keep and it’d come up. You don’t food throughout the day, and and a medium build. it very simple. It’s not a nutri- have to type in the recipe.” These incidents do not —by Sarah Zheng tion facts label, and we provide Peck feels that the app is par- see BON’APP, page 2

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Student-run Applejam Boston Ballet held a News 1 Op-Ed 9 Productions hosts a stunning free perfor- variety of concerts on mance to celebrate its Features 3 Comics 10 campus. 50th season. Arts & Living 5Classifieds 11 Editorial | Letters 8 Sports Back

see FEATURES, page 3 see ARTS, page 5 2 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y News Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Democratic candidates discuss election platforms

DEMOCRAT once again be involved in a political continued from page 1 campaign, an experience she went around. He said he would do so, through just three years ago when in part, by countering the Supreme running for the State Senate. She Court’s decision to allow corpora- said that the nation’s current politi- tions to make unlimited political cal climate made her all the more expenditures. determined to seek higher office. “I am completely against “When we see extremist ‘[Federal Election Commission] Republicans willing to assure that vs. Citizens United,” Koutoujian our economy is hindered, that we said. “The Constitution says aren’t extending affordable health ‘We the People,’ not ‘We the care to 30 million people ... this is Corporations.’ We ought to pass exactly what we need to stand up an amendment to abolish this against,” she said. ruling. Trickle-down economics Clark spoke of her ambitions to have not worked in this country.” introduce stricter gun control laws Brownsberger followed by and widespread educational reform describing his aspirations for to Congress. She also cited the many the United States economy and environmental and economic ben- how he would work to fulfill efits of combating climate change, them by attending to issues something which has been a critical such as education, immigration feature of her campaign. and climate change. “It’s something which will pre- “As I come into the prospect of serve our planet,” Clark said. “It’s running for Congress, economic good for protecting public health, issues are at the top of the list,” economy and agriculture, and it’s Brownsberger said. “The transfor- good for creating jobs right here.” mation we’re going to see over the The final candidate to speak next few years ... I think it’s going was Sciortino (LA ‘00). He spoke to be great. There’s a federal role in depth about his experiences at in driving that and I want to be a Tufts and how his involvement with part of it.” on-campus student organizations Brownsberger also vowed to act had inspired him to enter a career against criminalization of certain in politics. Becca Leibowitz for the Tufts Daily minor offenses, such as the posses- “I was originally a biology major Massachusetts State Senator Katherine Clark spoke at last night’s event, which featured four candidates in the sion of marijuana, due to the nega- ... and did not expect to become state’s fifth congressional district special election. tive social repercussions of current involved in politics,” Sciortino said. federal policies. “But my time here in active citizen- “It’s about taking on some of on the assembly. the future.” “We should reduce the number ship meant a lot to me.” the toughest fights without shame, “The number of students in “We had a great reaction from of things people can get in trouble He acknowledged that he has without embarrassment and figur- attendance was really meaningful the students,” Sciortino told the for,” he said. “Starting with mari- faced a great deal of opposition as ing out a really good campaign to to me,” Koutoujian told the Daily. Daily. “Campaigns like these are a juana — let’s legalize that, let’s get a political figure, but said that this run,” he said. “If this is the type of engagement great chance to be able to see active that over with.” has only heightened his determina- Following the event, several of amongst the current Tufts student citizenship through the process of Clark spoke of her excitement to tion to succeed. the candidates reflected positively body, then I’m really optimistic for political engagement.”

Whistling music group to increase presence on campus WHISTLING “People like that kind of stuff.” past, Meyer feels that musical groups plans to apply for recognition in the continued from page 1 Other short-term goals include per- have been an important part of his life spring, he added. casual, fun music-making.” formances for the campus community, and hopes to share the experience with “If it seems like people are consis- Group organizer Madeline Griego, according to Meyer. others. tently showing up, then we’ll definitely one of the troupe’s earliest members, “We would definitely want to have “I think everybody should have a be going for that,” Meyer said. “And we said she is particularly excited about a concert or two a year,” he said. “I chance to do that, even if they don’t wouldn’t really need much funding.” Meyer’s idea because it is so welcom- think it would be really fun for people want to dedicate lots of time and money Eventually, Meyer said, he hopes to ing to students with differing musical to have an opportunity to show their to it,” Meyer said. send a member of the collective to abilities. newfound whistling talents.” He added that he wrote one of his the International Whistlers Convention “It’s a really fun happy-go-lucky style Griego said that the group will likely Tufts application essays in response to held annually in North Carolina. that is accessible,” Griego, a freshman, break into groups to work on sepa- the question “What makes you happy?,” “Our goal would be to place some said. “Everyone has the [potential] to rate numbers and reconvene during about whistling. people in the world championships, whistle.” general meetings for a large group “It’s just something I’ve always liked because it’s not a very competitive At the first meeting, the group dis- number. Their first piece will be a to do,” Meyer said. “Whenever I’m sport,” he said. “I think some Jumbos cussed creating a “whistle grams” table rendition of Antonio Lucio Vivaldi’s walking somewhere I’m whistling, and could get up there.” outside of the dining halls, Meyer said. “Spring,” in reference to the 2017 com- I wanted to find people who share that Meyer said that, based on his research, Students could pay the group to sing mon reading book, “Whistling Vivaldi: interest ... What better place to do it only one other college whistling group “Happy Birthday” to friends as part of How Stereotypes Affect Us and What but here?” — from Northwestern University — a fundraising effort for charity. We Can Do” by Claude Steele. Currently, Tufts Whistling Collective exists in the United States. “I feel like people would take well Having been involved with many is not a Tufts Community Union rec- “So we have potential to be the best to that — here especially,” Meyer said. woodwind and band troupes in the ognized club, Meyer said. The group in the country,” Meyer said.

BON’APP continued from page 1 when you exceed your goals that bat- Bon’Apptery turns black, Salinardi offers said. “These simple nutrition information about college dining goals are customizable.” Even those students who are aware of their nutrition oftentimes are not eating as well as they think, Peck explained. “When I started using Bon’App, for example, I thought I was eating really healthy,” Peck said. “But I found that by lunch time my sugar battery was black — my sugars were way used up because I was eating so much fruit that I thought was so good for me. My blood sugar levels were spiking ... and as soon as I started to manage that I felt better.” Bon’App also does not crowd source its food data, making it more reli- able and user-friendly, Salinardi explained. “A lot of these apps out there allow users to submit nutrition information on items, but then when users search, there might be 20 submissions of the same food item with different infor- mation,” she said. “We have a quality controlled database over 95 percent of branded fresh foods in the U.S.” The Cambridge-based company is currently looking for interns and Becca Leibowitz for the Tufts Daily encourages Tufts students to apply. Free application and online nutrition management application Bon’App, launched last May, is expanding into local colleges. 3

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Ben Zuckert | Straight Out of the Bible Never too old

he other day, over a tuna fish sandwich (Whole Foods brand tuna, sourdough, cheddar), I thought to myself, “I’ll never becomeT a biblical scholar.” Then I looked at the shelf life on the can of tuna: two and a half years. How is that possible? As you may or may not remember, last week I briefly men- tioned the shelf life of chicken, so it seems food expiration is a developing theme in this column. Let’s get back into it. This week, it’s one of my all time favor- ite passages: Genesis 17. It’s the only one I remember from Hebrew School, so I’m not sure what that says about me. Here’s how it all goes down. God makes a covenant with Abram (who he renames Abraham), gives him the land of Canaan and promises to be there for his descen- Courtesy Mikaela Allen dants forever. In return, Abraham must Applejam Productions frequently hosts free concerts featuring touring and local bands like The Rare Occasions, pictured above. circumcise himself (he’s 99), all of his men and their newborn male babies. Abraham and his men get circumcised, Student booking collective brings music, and God keeps the covenant. So many questions, so little time. Abraham was 99? He was 99? What were the expressions on his men’s faces when he told them what they had to b y Victoria Ra t h s m i l l — everyone is kind of on the same level.” three weeks,” he said. “We want to have a do? Who did the deed? What did their Daily Editorial Board Balonon-Rosen, who has been involved consistent Applejam show that people are wives think? Did they do it sober? in the DIY punk and hardcore scene since always coming to. To create more of a music Abraham was 99? Canned tuna lasts This article is the first in a series about he was 14, said that passion drives these scene is always the group’s goal, and we two and a half years? musical outlets around campus. types of communities. want to always be generating more music Let’s move on. films to campus “You have people doing this not on campus.” This passage, while incredibly Although Tufts tends to market itself as a because they think they’re going to make Applejam’s next show, on Oct. 4, will thought provoking, does not seem to quirky and unconventional place, there are money or be on the cover of Rolling Stone, feature the band Yuppies from Omaha, have any direct correlation with the only a few options for students looking for or be the next big thing, but because Neb., the Tufts band Indian Twin and usual Tufts experience. But then again, something to do on weekend nights that do that’s where their passion lies,” he said. local band Lost Twin. that’s probably a good thing. That’s not include squeezing through a crowded “So for Applejam, the DIY part is the fact In the past, however, Applejam has run why I had to think outside the box to fraternity basement. Applejam Productions, that we are making it happen by any into difficulties with obtaining adequate make a real connection. That’s what a student booking collective that brings free means necessary ... Shows are happening funding and finding space to hold shows. the Tufts education is all about. concerts to Tufts, offers an alternative. because we’ll have four 18-to-22 year olds The group has hosted events at the Crafts Okay, imagine your friends want to The group was originally called “The who are really stoked about this one band House and Arts Haus but, according to go to some themed party, but you’re Applejam” and began in the early ‘70s as an and would love to have them play here.” Loughlin, the Office of Residential Life and feeling exceptionally lazy. You still have annual music festival, according to senior Applejam on Sept. 20 hosted their first Learning has stated that Applejam cannot time to make a quick run to Goodwill, Peter Balonon-Rosen, a former president show of the year, featuring the bands use those spaces for future concerts because but it feels so far away. The “leader” of of Applejam. Now the group is commit- American Symphony of Soul, Bad and Blue, of fire hazard concerns. Both the Crane Room your friend group, however, tells you ted to bringing a mix of local and student Dumpster Banana, the Dusty Wanderers and Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room are that you have to go, that it’ll be one of bands to play at Tufts, he said. Applejam has and Hayes Peebles in the Sophia Gordon available, but Worthington said that these the best parties of the year. This friend in the past hosted bands such as Parquet Multipurpose Room. According to the spaces are sometimes difficult to book. is your Abraham. He’s got the word from Courts from Brooklyn, N.Y., Chalk Talk from Facebook event, 200 people attended and “The main issue is that there are a few God (Facebook) that a lot of people Amherst, Mass., Parasol from Boston, Mass. each performance was a “showcase of spaces that we can use, and those spaces are planning to go and that the whole and White Mystery from Chicago, Ill. Tufts’ homegrown musical stylings.” are highly coveted by most of the student ordeal of finding and putting together a Sam Worthington, a sophomore and When looking for bands to come to Tufts, groups,” he said. costume is going to be worth it. Applejam’s director of media and publicity, Worthington explained that Applejam Although Applejam wants to serve as Imagine you were one of Abraham’s explained that Applejam is more than just looks for a blend of touring, Boston-area many Tufts students as possible, limited men when he described the covenant. a booking group. and Tufts bands that students will enjoy. funding makes that hard to do, Balonon- Wouldn’t you try to convince Abraham “I would call it a booking collective that “In many respects, I think, part of what Rosen said. The group’s budget is between to renegotiate the deal? The problem is trying to bring an alternative music Applejam is trying to do is take music $4,000 and $4,500, while the funding for is, your Abraham is adamant about this scene and also an alternative social scene that kids wouldn’t normally listen to and Concert Board is nearly $150,000. party and you can’t change his mind. to campus,” he said. expose them to it,” he said. “We do some “We can’t serve the masses if we don’t have And then you realize all your friends “It’s a group that helps foster a com- metal shows, some funk shows and some the means to,” he said. “If we’re trying to have have already been convinced to go. Do munity of people who have an interest hardcore, but we have a focus on accessi- good bands and do our job as an entertain- you want to be that odd man out who in music and an interest in any sort of ble indie-rock, garage-punk kind of stuff.” ment club, we need the money to do that.” doesn’t dress up (circumcise himself) alternative way of living,” Balonon-Rosen Worthington also emphasized that This semester, Applejam had about and feels left out? Exactly. Do you want added. “I think, traditionally, Applejam Applejam is enthusiastic about support- 50 interested members at their GIM, to watch your friends pregame (watch has been a little bit for the rock and roll ing student bands. Balonon-Rosen said. The group is looking everyone else get circumcised) when weirdos — kids that are into punk and “One thing we want to advocate is that to expand its focus beyond just putting on this all goes down? Definitely not. metal and stuff that is on the outside.” we want kids to start bands so we can book shows as a result. So, Abraham’s covenant seems to For Worthington, Applejam offered them,” he said. “That is half of what we are “Traditionally, we’ve only done music suggest that dressing up for a party the kind community he had hoped to all about; getting kids on campus interest- and shows ... but we are trying to expand is worth it in the long run. To be fair, find at Tufts. ed and knowing that they can get out there that, especially because we have so many there’s going to be some pain in the “I kind of got the image that Tufts was and play shows. For kids who want to start new members, it’s becoming a little impos- short run, but with a solid amount of going to have somewhat of an alternative bands at Tufts, we are 100 percent willing to sible to focus on just one thing,” he said. alcohol involved, you’re good to go. social scene and wasn’t just a typical col- book them and publicize them.” Applejam plans to produce a music Plus, you can re-gift that blazer for lege campus with your average college par- By hosting local bands, Balonon-Rosen zine and host film screenings, according Father’s Day. (June 15; don’t forget.) ties with kegs and frats ... So [Applejam] was said, Applejam hopes to cultivate a rela- to Balonon-Rosen. The first screening, And last but not least: the ladies. exactly the sort of thing that I had looked tionship with the Boston music scene. featuring a documentary about the Attica When Abraham’s men did the deed, forward to, and I was doing it in high school “Not only do we help foster the Boston Prison riots, will take place on Oct. 21 and they immediately had a conversation at a similar level — going to DIY shows and music scene, but instead of being this little include a question-and-answer session starter with women who would say to punk and basement shows.” citadel on the Hill that doesn’t interact with the film’s director. them, “Why do you look so pale?” or The DIY — or do-it-yourself — ethic is with the rest of the community, we are a Balonon-Rosen believes that attending “Oh, can I see?” or “God told you to do an important philosophy for Applejam, part of it,” he said. “It’s going to show peo- Applejam’s shows is an opportunity for that?” It totally works the same way at according to the group’s president, junior ple in Boston what’s going on here at Tufts students to join a vibrant community. the party. If you’ve got the swag, girls Cooper Loughlin. and hopefully get them excited about it. “You have the same people who are will notice, and then maybe they’ll “[DIY] is the way we run our club,” he And, equally as important, it will show showing up and who are able to find people come to you. It doesn’t get easier than said. “As individuals, we contact bands, people at Tufts what’s going on outside that they can relate to within this huge, vast that. The choice is yours. and besides going through the university of this little bubble and get them excited sea of Tufts,” he said. “There are a lot of to get a space, it’s all things that we do per- about what’s happening in Boston.” lost souls and outsiders out there who are sonally. It’s not a huge hierarchy of people. Loughlin said that Applejam plans to looking for a place, and sometimes hiding Ben Zuckert is a senior majoring in politi- We are talking to bands one-on-one and hold shows frequently this semester. behind a wall of feedback is a really good cal science. He can be reached at Ben. interacting with people who go to the show “We are trying to do a show every two or way to make friends.” [email protected]. 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y advertisement Wednesday, September 25, 2013 5

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Event Review Nimarta Narang | Hello U.S.A. Duck tours and the cold

t’s wicked awesome,” says the driver. And with that, he drives the bus into the water. I have a mini panic attack, and then it finally hits me: He is Idriving a boat in the water and a bus on land. Throughout the duck tour, I felt incredibly tourist-like as I turned to my phone to take a couple of snapshots (hello, Instagram), completely in awe of the beauty of Boston. I saw people running, slurping ice cream, jaywalking while speaking on phones and swearing if a vehicle was driving too fast or even too slow. I saw people dressed in busi- ness attire, munching on their grano- la bars while simultaneously pressing away at their iPhones and schoolchil- dren racing along on bicycles as the last

Courtesy Rosalie O’Connor one fell behind. All of these people were Dancers performing George Balanchine’s ‘Symphony in Three Movements’ wore simple costumes that made an elegant statement. set against the backdrop of the beauti- ful fall color of Boston. It seemed as if I was transported back to Bangkok in the middle of the day, and yet everything Boston Ballet treats public to free and everyone was somehow different. Then I realized that I am beginning to feel at home, and most importantly, performance that I have to leave the Tufts campus more often. b y Dr e w Ro b e r t s o n promptly at 7 p.m. and continuing late Certainly, it is easy to understand how The duck tour helped remind me that Daily Editorial Board into the evening, dancers performed 20- to a dedicated supporter of the Boston Ballet there is a whole city outside of the Tufts 30-minute “samples” from seven ballets in and a casual passerby alike might have bubble I have inadvertently avoided Bostonians young and old swarmed their repertoire, broken up by one lengthy both been enthralled by the “Night of Stars” these past few weeks. It is easy to get Boston Common this past Saturday — some intermission. The atmosphere was vibrant performance. Dancers executed complex absorbed in life around Tufts, with all toting blankets and lawn chairs, others pre- and alive, almost like that of an outdoor sequences flawlessly — including a total of the different clubs offered, the orga- ferring to stand in the growing sea of people music concert. Yet, despite the estimated count of 890 pirouettes — and beautiful nizations in place and the classwork — to watch the Boston Ballet’s “Night of 55,000 attendees, the Common remained partner work fit perfectly into the evening’s to attend to. But my goal is to go into Stars.” A one-night event celebrating the relatively quiet, an almost conspiratorial intimate setting under the stars. A mostly Boston every two weeks, whether it be ballet’s 50th anniversary season, “Night of hush washing over the crowd at the start of bare stage, outfitted only with an enormous for a nice stroll along the Charles River Stars” was free to the public. Commencing each new number. see STARS, page 6 or to grab a bite at Quincy Market. This is precisely the reason why I chose to come to the United States for university: to explore. I enjoy being a tourist in the Album Review Concert Review sense that every aspect of a new place is still fresh for me. I now understand why first years are called “freshmen”— we are ‘Life is good’ basically tourists at Tufts. I only found out last week that there was a bathroom in Dewick and that I had been making music festival unnecessary trips to my residence hall in the middle of my meals. I discov- ered a sweet study spot at the Campus a success Center without the strange bright light- ing and crowded feel of Tisch (just a per- sonal preference, guys!). I also recently b y Mi c h a e l a Me ll e n learned what “potluck” means, believe Contributing Writer it or not, and about the hugely popular show “Downton Abbey.” In an embar- Perhaps one of the greatest attributes of rassing moment, I learned that you can- any live show is the powerful, vibrant inten- not reserve seats at the movie theater. sity of a performance that simply cannot You can reserve tickets, but not seats be captured within the confines of a studio (very strange...). This little not-so-secret album. On that front, Thao & The Get Down knowledge will save me from many awk- Stay Down surely delivered during this year’s ward encounters in the future. “Life is good” festival. As I am still in the tourist mode, it has Now in its fourth year, the two-day event, been a struggle for me to adapt to the which takes place on Prowse Farm in Canton, weather here. It is only nearing the end Mass., features a variety of events for fami- of September, and I am already wearing lies and hosts a range of indie and main- two layers of clothes and a scarf. This stream musicians spanning folk, rock and is actually the sort of weather I would soul genres. Thousands of attendees and two wear a winter coat for back at home, Timofey Rodin via Wikimedia Commons stages transformed the typically quiet, pic- but here I won’t be taking it out of my Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin’s new album, ‘Fly By Wire,’ has the band staying turesque farm into a vibrant concert venue. suitcase for another two months. That’s true to its catchy, indie-pop style. Proceeds from the festival benefitted the Life not all, though. Sometimes the weather is good Kids Foundation, a charity organiza- is pleasant and sunny, and sometimes it tion dedicated to helping children in need. is cold. It seems as temperamental as a Someone Still Loves You This year, the festival successfully raised over hormonal teenage girl, and it is becom- $1 million for the foundation. ing quite annoying trying to coordinate Playing a Saturday afternoon set on the my clothes to the climate. I have come to festival’s Positive Purpose stage, the San understand why people continually sigh Francisco-based band Thao & The Get Down when they talk about the New England b y Ve r o n i c a Li t t l e Boris Yeltsin (SSLYBY) has proven with Stay Down perfectly captured the Life is good weather, and now I can join them. Daily Editorial Board the release of their new album “Fly By Kids Foundation’s motto of “good vibes” Duck tour, potluck and weather. This Wire” that they can consistently pro- with an energetic performance that quick- has been quite the week. It is funny how Despite their attention-seeking duce catchy, well-crafted and easy- ly attracted the attention of concert-goers. it starts to feel like college once grades name — and apparent lack of hipster to-love songs. Since independently Wearing a hot pink dress and cowboy boots, start taking priority and midterms seem Borisfandom — Someone Yeltsin Still Loves Youremains releasing its first lo-fi album “Broom” in frontwoman Thao Nguyen embodied the to appear out of nowhere. The only thing 2005, SSLYBY has always inhabited indie band’s unique sound: hard and soft, scarier than midterms now for me is Fly By Wire a comfortable niche: soft, feel-good a blend of folk and pop with a raw, unre- snow. I am not looking forward to living indie pop songs littered with nos- strained edge. in Narnia. talgic references and characterized Despite there being just a small crowd at Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin by surprisingly unique progressions. the beginning of the show, Nguyen dove into Unfortunately for the group, this the band’s opening song, “Body,” with an Nimarta Narang is a freshman who has not Polyvinyl Record Company yet declared a major. She can be reached at see BORIS, page 6 see FESTIVAL, page 6 [email protected]. 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts & Living Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Band’s new album features inventive songs

Ford.” This track includes sur- prising chord progressions and clever percussion work that drives the song slowly, but surely, forward. As the album opener, “Harrison Ford” sets the tone for the rest of “Fly By Wire.” The song is almost a throwback to the lo-fi tracks that catapulted SSLYBY from indie anonymity to a major label band. Later, the song “Young Presidents” has all the mak- ings of a serene and relaxing hipster anthem peppered with “oohs,” “aahs,” the well placed synthetic clap and the occa- sional exclamation of “Stop ... Courtesy Michaela Mellen go!” The band seems to have Nguyen’s unreserved style made for a mesmerizing performance. approached the creation of its music methodologically; no song on the album sounds Nguyen’s emotive vocals quite the same, each adding to the aesthetic experience of the whole. shine in live performance rawkblog.blogspot.com via Flickr Creative Commons The best song on the FESTIVAL Down never lost steam. Seamlessly Clever percussion and interesting chord progressions make ‘Fly By Wire’ album is easily “Nightwater continued from page 5 transitioning from playing the gui- a unique album. Girlfriend.” Initially sound- impassioned performance, setting tar to the banjo to the mandolin ing vaguely like pop-punk a high bar for the remainder of the and even to the drums, Nguyen BORIS droning wistfulness of these productions of the late ‘80s, band’s set. The band soon transi- tackled each song with a fearless continued from page 5 groups. However, SSLYBY “Nightwater Girlfriend” tioned to “Holy Roller,” a track from vitality, withholding nothing from niche hasn’t inspired any kind adds something else: a layer quickly turns into a power- its latest album, “We The Common.” the unforgettable show. At one of forward motion or musical of hopeful intuition and sug- ful and supremely interest- Plucking the banjo, Nguyen show- point, Nguyen even strummed a development. Whether or not gestion. Going beyond its ing song. Part Daft Punk’s cased her instrumental abilities, guitar placed on a keyboard stand, that kind of growth is neces- contemporary indie darlings “Get Lucky” and part Blink- while her distinct, soulful vocals further highlighting the group’s cre- sary seems like a moot ques- with tracks that hearken back 182’s “All The Small Things,” brought the folk-rock number to ative and inventive spirit. tion in the face of this charm- to the sounds of Elvis Costello the song blends two distinct life. On songs such as “When We Nguyen pulled out her banjo once ing new release. and Weezer, SSLYBY distin- genres into one infectious Swam,” the band demonstrated its more for the band’s closing song, “We The seeds of SSLYBY were guishes itself in a genre that song. It forces listeners to knack for developing irresistibly the Common (For Valerie Bolden).” sown in Springfield, Miss., often feels muddled with think about the people they catchy pop melodies, while dur- The folksy number, influenced by the city that most of the band unimaginative carbon copies. loved from afar in high school ing “Beat (Health, Life and Fire),” Nguyen’s work with the California members call home. Drawing On its newest album, but never really met. Too spe- Nguyen captivated the audience Coalition for Women’s Prisoners, is a the inspiration for its name SSLYBY forays into musi- cific? Listen for yourself. with her intense, emotional voice. cry for social justice and a fitting end from the first president of cal territory that remains, SSLYBY has never failed to As the set continued, people to the band’s set. Nguyen invited the Russia, SSLYBY is known for as of yet, largely untapped. produce music that is com- of all ages gravitated towards the audience to join in with the song’s its optimistic musical style. Incorporating some shiny pelling and lovable. However, stage to catch a glimpse of the wordless chorus, a melody preceded After its debut album, the synth beats and powerful the band has yet to produce mesmerizing and vigorous per- by the line “Oh, how we the com- band gained some critical funk guitar licks, it is clear an album, or even a single, formance. Despite being a rela- mon must cry.” At that moment, acclaim and subsequently that the band has no prob- that transcends their cur- tively little-known indie band in the audience — the common — did signed with Polyvinyl Records lem showcasing their musi- rent niche. For a band with comparison to some of the festi- indeed cry out, united by the sounds in 2006. Retaining its musi- cal prowess and curiosity. Yet, so much musical inventive- val’s more popular headliners like and rhythms resonating throughout cal identity and charisma, whether or not this curios- ness and potential, this lack The Roots and Hall & Oates, Thao the festival grounds. the band produced its second ity translates into something of growth is disappointing. & The Get Down Stay Down still A fun, quirky quality defines Thao album “Perishing” in 2008 and more than basic experimen- Regardless, if you find your- managed to capture the atten- & The Get Down Stay Down. The its third “Let it Sway” in 2010. tation remains unclear. self asking, “Is it worth it tion of many spectators who were performance was bright, explosive SSLYBY will sound very In “Fly By Wire,” the band to listen to this band?” for probably hearing them for the and full of life — perfectly suited familiar to fans of The Shins, manages to create some truly Someone Still Loves You first time. for the “Life is good festival.” And Youth Lagoon and Nada Surf. magnetic tracks, including the Boris Yeltsin, the answer is Throughout the band’s 45-min- during their performance, we, the The band incorporates the notable and ethereal “Harrison always “yes.” ute set, Thao & The Get Down Stay common, truly felt alive.

STARS continued from page 5 fabric backdrop, was elegant and adaptable. ‘NightRippling in the of wind, Stars’ the seemingly offered simple variety of styles, from classic to contemporary ballet sheet was bathed in different shades of red, blue and green light during every new mini- ballet, adding a dynamic element to the set. The event’s downtown location also contributed spectacularly to its unique atmosphere. From the vantage point of the crowd, the bright lights of the city’s skyline were prominently visible, and sounds of traffic occasionally punctuated the music of the full orchestra which accompanied most dances. Far from distracting, these urban reminders of city life appealed fur- ther to the senses of the audience, creat- ing an exciting energy altogether different from a ballet performed inside an elabo- rate concert hall. Requiring at least 40 pairs of pointe shoes, 700 bobby pins and 800-plus hours of rehearsal, according to the Boston Ballet’s website, “Night of Stars” was no doubt an exceptional event. The sheer scope of “Night of Stars” was perhaps its only flaw. Thick crowds occasionally became claustropho- bic and called for an active police presence; scores of portable toilets lined the green — the antithesis of the grace and refinement of the ballet. Erected near the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets, the stage was the larg- Courtesy Rosalie O’Connor est the Boston Common has ever seen, and Dramatic and mysterious, ‘Serenade’ was a show-stopping finale for ‘Night of Stars.’ yet it was often impossible to see the event unfolding on the stage itself. In these cases, too, signified to all that this was no ordinary were set to songs by The Rolling Stones, a Clerc — tells the story of temple dancer viewers had to watch the action on one of ballet. “Night of Stars” included both classi- departure from the more orchestral music Nikiya and soldier Solor, two lovers kept several giant screens projecting the perfor- cal and contemporary pieces. The 345 yards that characterized the rest of the evening. apart by fate. Featuring particularly strong mance. However, all of these elements were of tulle adorning dancers during finale piece Of the many shining moments of “Night choreography from male dancers, “La forgivable: certain concessions were neces- “Serenade” contrasted sharply with the of Stars,” the highlight was the lavish and Bayad籥” will be performed by the Boston sary to make the event maximally inclusive, modern, unembellished leotards worn dur- imaginative piece, “La Bayad.” Gold and Ballet as part of its 2013-2014 season at the reaching thousands of viewers for a live ing the performance of George Balanchine’s green hues covered the stage as it was Boston Opera House. Performances will performance that they would otherwise not “Symphony in Three Movements.” Similarly, transformed into an exotic facsimile of run from Oct. 24th to Nov. 3rd, with tickets get to see. the excerpts from Christopher Bruce’s ancient India. A classic romance, Marius currently available for purchase online at The varied nature of the performance, upbeat and unorthodox ballet “Rooster” Petipa’s ballet — here adapted by Florence www.boxoffice.bostonballet.org. Wednesday, September 25, 2013 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y advertisement 7

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Off the Hill | Drexel University Bhushan Deshpande | Words of Wisdom Putin’s op-ed shows leadership A short-

b y Va u g h n Sh i r e y The Triangle changed It is not often that a leader of a education well-known and well-respected country makes a point to address the American oday is the final day in a two-week public directly, let alone by the medium vote for part-time lecturers at Tufts to of an editorial in The New York Times. decide whether or not to unionize. I Vladimir Putin’s stark message to the hadn’t been paying much attention American people did not go unnoticed. untilT some friends who have been involved Read by regular readers of the Times with the unionization effort pointed me as well as people less attuned to politi- toward some interesting notes. cal news, the harsh criticisms made by First off, I’m sure most of you have had Putin have established him as perhaps part-time lecturers. The first-year writing the greatest political genius of our time. requirement courses and a large chunk of Putin’s plan and its result were multi- the foreign language courses are taught faceted: He embraced an aura of supe- by them, as are other courses scattered riority, diminished American hypocrisy throughout the university. with a cloaked hypocrisy of his own, They are paid $5,115 per course (a mini- and established himself as a place hold- mum figure; it might range up a few thou- ing leader for the American people, sand dollars), which is somewhat higher than who lacked a clear leader on the issue industry norms. As is standard for part-time of Syria. His greatest success was in lecturers (who often teach at several other playing on the already weary opinion schools as adjunct professors to make up of the American people while plop- for not having a single full-time position), ping himself into a leadership position, it isn’t all that much more than minimum showing both a clear direction on the wage once considering class time, prep time, Syria issue and pointing out the flaws of MCT office hours and grading, especially for those the caustic nature of exceptionalism. who have invested years of their lives getting There is no doubt on both sides of the Of course, Putin is not without fault in Syria. I would personally like to see advanced graduate degrees. argument that Barack Obama utterly himself. Various military interventions those 36 percent be the ones sent to Plenty has been written about that already, diminished his role as a leader by flip- by Russia have resulted in casualties, Syria or at least somewhere to receive a though. I want to look at another side of it: flopping on Syria. He painted a picture and Russian foreign policy has not had decent education. how Tufts’ practice of regularly using part- of a wavering superpower, built too big a perfect track record. Through his piece Although I am not a fan of Putin’s time lecturers hurts students. Very often, to fail but indecisive with power. This in the Times, he criticized the concept social and foreign policy, after reading the only reason that Tufts hires part-time was honestly an embarrassment, and of American exceptionalism, distract- his editorial, I have grown fond of the lecturers is to save money. Unfortunately Putin saw his opportunity. With a lack ing attention from his own country’s leadership and devious capability of a for students, those courses are generally of leadership from the Commander in interventions. Putin played his cards man who fearlessly stabbed the heart an imperfect substitute for those taught by Chief, Putin expertly inserted himself well here, realizing that the hypocrisy of the American mindset with a sword full-time faculty, even if the course would as a clear alternative to Obama’s plan in U.S. actions and in the country’s very of hypocrisy. America has witnessed be taught in the exact same way by the part- of action, effectively usurping Obama’s politicians and government would far a brilliant streak of leadership from a time lecturer. established position as the leader of outweigh any call to stand back and man who sits not in the White House Every year in the economics department, the country. This was a phenomenal evaluate his own faults. This hypoc- but a world away and yet still listens to about half of the sections of core courses — move of tact, considering that Putin risy has been very apparent throughout what the American people have to say such as microeconomics or statistics — are not only established himself and his this issue. Politicians from both sides instead of rallying toward a cause that taught by part-time lecturers. These courses foreign policy as superior to that of abandoned the people that they repre- falls so sour on the plates of many. At are required for all econ majors, as well as the United States, but he also made sented for a hopeless cause — at least a this, Putin deserves a roaring round of many econ minors and IR majors. the entire debacle more embarrassing hopeless cause in the war zone, but not applause for showing initiative, focus This has a significantly detrimental impact for Obama. With plummeting approval for their pockets. This was so blatantly and constitution in the face of a world- on potential economics majors. ratings and rising public opposition apparent that the precedence of logic wide issue. While his plan may not solve Don’t get me wrong: I have had great to military action in Syria, Obama was was being set aside for selfish reasons the existence of chemical weapons, experiences with part-time lecturers. The forced into a lose-lose situation, even- in the disguise of a humanitarian effort. Putin calmed a brewing storm caused first class I took after declaring my major tually seizing to the last hope offered to A recent poll revealed that 36 percent by the arrogance of exceptionalism was statistics. The course was taught exactly him by Putin. of Americans support military action fueling the mind of a weak president. how it needed to be taught for the majority of people who had had no prior exposure to the material. Off the Hill | Dartmouth College However, because he was a part-time lec- turer, he was on campus only on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. His rest of the Cultural reversion week was spent at another college across the city, and so TAs were frequently the b y Jo n a t h a n Li ties. The main differences today are policy enacted last spring is effectively only point of contact. Not that the profes- The Dartmouth the administration’s new stance and a rebalancing between the two and sor had any reason to be on campus the the establishment of Collis After Dark their prominence in Dartmouth’s cul- rest of the week; it wasn’t as if he was being This fall, many upperclassmen return and other alternative social activities. ture as a whole. The policy will almost paid for that. to campus with more familiarity than While attendance has varied, such pro- certainly, in the long run, better the There are significant downsides to all this. novelty, in part by the momentous deci- gramming seems to serve as an equal, image of the Dartmouth student in the Part-time lecturers cannot serve as advisors. sion passed by the Greek Leadership if not better, option, at least given the public eye and might even staunch the They are not nearly as engaged with research Council (GLC) near the end of spring. sheer frequency of rumor and mention. criticism from our number-one fan, The and the broader academic and scholarly com- Members of the Class of 2017 are not The best such rumblings I’ve heard Huffington Post. While this may inspire munity. With some significant exceptions, they permitted at Greek parties until the was a pseudo-bar crawl from freshman the College to enact more restrictive are not as interested in mentoring undergrad- Monday following Homecoming. While dorm to dorm — the equivalent of pre- policies against Greek culture, I would uates. And perhaps most importantly, they are the weekend’s implications are fairly gaming for pre-games of pre-games. imagine that anything more restrictive not as engaged with the rest of campus as a obvious, with basements full of more It seems that now, more than ever, would bring about more social upheav- full-time faculty member would be. familiar faces than new, it is worth the exact volume of Good Samaritan al than good. A common defense that the administration noting the marked effects on campus calls rests in the hands of first-years. We should consider the stakehold- gives for not hiring the best possible teachers culture, specifically the cultural divide Moreover, these activities, whether ers in the situation at large. Should for our courses is that Tufts is a research uni- so perfectly portrayed by the small alcoholic in nature, are consummated Dartmouth’s public image improve, versity, and they must hire the people who groups loitering about Russell Sage among freshmen alone. Exposure and the administration will have claimed are top-notch researchers as well. If some of residence hall. rapport between the freshmen class their victory. Upperclassmen remain our part-time lecturers are top-notch teach- Fortunately, this sort of social and upperclassmen has been effective- relatively untouched, as the new policy ers, then let us treat them as such: Hire them dynamic has been captured in the ly halved. The social wisdom that usu- places no restriction on our time. But as full-time lecturers. If the part-time lectur- past. Prior to 2001, freshmen were ally trickles down has also been stifled. consider the freshmen. Their lives at ers aren’t good teachers, as some of mine barred from parties during their fall The policy permeates throughout the Dartmouth are now bound to a new weren’t, there is no reason to keep them term, but in October of that year, after week. Considering sheer hours, fresh- social trajectory that I personally can- around. Find the money to hire tenure-track Homecoming, GLC decided to lift the men with more time on their hands will not imagine. Frequently among upper- professors. There are plenty of those who are ban on freshmen at fall Greek par- participate in more clubs and sports. classmen, I hear general approval for only adequate teachers but make up for it by ties. Proponents of the change cited These organizations across the board the newfound policy, but it is quickly being excellent researchers. a lack of non-Greek social activities, will see greater attendance than in followed by grateful sentiments about Instead, Tufts will continue to rely on doz- a cultural expectation for sneaking or years past. Perhaps — and admittedly, the fortunate timing. Freshmen are ens of part-time lecturers. Every time we breaking into Greek houses, the gen- this is a long shot — grades for fresh- left to alternative programming, their have to take a course with one, we aren’t tak- dered preference of their guests and men fall will be higher this year than not-so-clandestine pre-gaming and ing the course that we were promised in our the social divide between freshmen and at any time in the past decade. While their social isolation from the rest of admissions tours. When part-time lecturers upperclassmen as justification. What those statistics might be hilarious on campus. Put simply, for the better- are denied full-time status, they aren’t the may seem surprising in retrospect is some level, the college administration ment of the College’s reputation, fresh- only ones who are negatively affected: So too the widespread support from not only would likely use such objective evi- men serve as the temporary sacrificial is the student body. undergraduates, but the administra- dence to further any sort of pressure lamb. If we find this disconcerting, tion as well. against Greek culture in the future. we should be wary of the altar, and This episode has shown us that many The trade-offs between the powers that wonder what, if anything, is the cur- Bhushan Deshpande is a senior majoring in students likely oppose the prohibition be — Greek culture and non-Greek rent administration willing to offer for quantitative economics. He can be reached on freshmen in fraternities and sorori- culture — are entirely predictable. The reputation’s sake. at [email protected].

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Tyler Maher | Beantown Beat Road to INSIDE MLB continued from back redemp- Centralthe top. They struggled teams at the beginning compete for final NL playoff spots of the month and let other teams in the AL creep back into the race, but now that they tion are back in control, it would be a shock to see them fall out of the postseason. wenty-four hours after securing a The Indians, on the other hand, have postseason berth, the Boston Red surged in September and used their easy Sox clinched their division last schedule this month, along with the sec- Friday night with their 94th win of ond-half dominance of Ubaldo Jimenez, theT season, a 6-3 victory over the Toronto to climb into the race. Since the All-Star Blue Jays. For the first time since 2007, the break, Jimenez has a 1.83 ERA and has Olde Towne Team is tops in the American allowed just two earned runs over his League East. Ah, it’s good to be back. last four starts. With just the White Sox Few could’ve predicted this sort of suc- and the Twins left to play, and Jimenez cess at the beginning of the year, with scheduled to take the mound at least Boston coming off a last place finish and once more, the Indians are likely to hold its worst season since 1965. The Red Sox off the Rangers and cling to the second were guaranteed to improve after reload- spot in the play-in game. ing during the offseason, but there was still a sour taste lingering in millions of The NL hunt New England mouths. The National League Wild Card hunt The team’s major additions didn’t begins and ends with the Central Division. MCT look too promising either. New manag- The Cardinals currently sit two games up LA Dodgers rookie Yasiel Puig will have to continue his stellar first-year campaign in the er (and former Red Sox pitching coach) on the Pirates and Reds entering the playoffs if the Dodgers want a shot at taking their first World Series crown since 1988. John Farrell lost more games than he final week, but the latter two have a five- won in his two seasons guiding the Blue game cushion on the surging Nationals Although Washington will present chal- a preview of the Wild Card play-in game, Jays, and his new personnel were just for the Wild Card berths. These three lenges, if the Cardinals’ bats can stay as with both teams holding onto their cards as flawed. Shane Victorino and Jonny teams will make the NL playoffs, but the hot as they’ve been throughout the year, and setting the stage for one of the most Gomes couldn’t hit against righties. final two series will determine in what they’ll likely cling to the Central crown — dramatic nights of the year. Stephen Drew was coming off the worst order. St. Louis’ final two opponents are particularly seeing as the Bucs and Reds This is what casual baseball fans season of his career. Mike Napoli had a the Nationals, likely the hottest team in face off in their final series of the year. have waited for all summer: October is bum hip. Ryan Dempster struggled after baseball, and the Cubs, one of the worst. That final showdown will probably be approaching. transitioning to the AL midway through 2012. All were on the wrong side of 30. Nobody believed in them. Experts pre- dicted another last-place finish. Vegas gave them 30 to 1 odds at winning the World Series and set the over/under for SOCCER On the field Despite his hot individual start, Smith their season win total at 79.5. (Anyone continued from back At the start of the season, Smith is focused on doing whatever he can to who took the under lost that bet weeks smooth one. immediately showed that the offseason help the Jumbos climb to the top of their ago.) For the first time in a long time, “He’s a really nice kid and a good bonding with his teammates had paid conference. Boston took the field on Opening Day kid,”Smith Shapiro said.thrives “Transfers cansince be a off. transferring He scored three goals into his Tufts first “I want to contribute to the team in with minimal expectations. No pressure. little dicey, and we have a good thing three games, including the deciding any way possible,” Smith said. “I think The Red Sox caught everyone by sur- going with our team ... and I’ve had goal in a 1-0 win over Colby on Sept. without a doubt we should be aim- prise when they rolled to a 20-8 start, experience with a transfer who is a 14. For an already talented attack fea- ing to take the NESCAC this year and establishing themselves as contenders good player and a big personality, and it turing Hoppenot and Santos, adding win the NESCAC tournament, and be right out of the chute. It felt too good to can change the complexion of the team. a forward like Smith could easily turn competitive and go deep in the NCAA be true. Sox fans, skeptical of their team’s We were confident Talmon wouldn’t be Tufts into one of the most dangerous tournament.” early success, were slow to jump back that, and he hasn’t been that guy. He’s offensive teams in the NESCAC. If Smith, along with the rest of the on the bandwagon. Fenway’s decade-long a humble kid who wants to be a part of “I think having him gives us a whole dif- team, can continue to play the brand of sellout streak ended in the second home the team, and he’s made it really easy ferent dimension,” Hoppenot said. “He’s a soccer they have been playing early on, game of the year, and attendance was for us to integrate him and him to inte- great crosser of the ball, and his athleticism Tufts will have no problem winning this down. Red Sox Nation, it seemed, had lost grate himself.” on the outside can destabilize defenses.” year — and in the years to come. the faith. To be fair, the lack of excitement over the team’s hot start was also related to events beyond their control. Baseball took a backseat in April — traditionally the sport’s best month — when bombs rocked DAILY DIGITS the Boston Marathon. The curtain closed on the Celtics’ Big Three era, and the Bruins came within two wins of their sec- 7 36 3 ond Stanley Cup in three years. Then the whole Aaron Hernandez thing happened Times the Boston Red Sox have Years that Mark Doughtie has been Games AC Milan striker Mario and ... the Sox became something of an won the American East division, an athletic trainer at Tufts. The Balotelli has been suspended as a afterthought. They were a nice story, but the most recent of which came sports medicine director’s office will result of a confrontation with a ref- could they keep it up? after a win Friday night against be dedicated in Doughtie’s honor eree after a match Sunday against The Red Sox did not go away. They the Toronto Blue Jays in Fenway this week. Doughtie has been on Napoli. The “insulting and intimi- didn’t fade or tank or choke. They fell Park. Boston took down Toronto the Tufts sports medicine staff dating comments” Balotelli made out of first place for a few days at the 6-3 as Jon Lester got his 15th vic- since 1973. This dedication was will put him on the bench for end of July, then fortified their rotation tory of the season. The Sox are made possible by a former student upcoming games against Bologna, by trading for Jake Peavy and promptly looking to take home a World athlete who appreciated the help Sampdoria and Juventus. The regained control of first. They held off Series victory for the first time Doughtie gave him during his time Italian striker missed a penalty kick the Tampa Bay Rays during August’s since 2007. at Tufts. and scored one goal in the game. dog days until reinforcements arrived in the form of September roster expan- sions. After clinging to first place for most of the summer, they finally start- ed pulling away from the pack around 416 1992 888 Labor Day and locked up the division Sets recorded by sophomore The last year that the Pittsburgh Total yards gained by both offenses for good. Kyra Baum of the volleyball team Pirates had a winning season and in the Tufts football game at Now, after a glorious summer of come- through 13 games this season. made the playoffs prior to 2013. Wesleyan on Saturday night. The from-behind wins, scary beards and tre- Baum replaces three-time All- The Pirates had 20 straight losing mark set a new NESCAC record. mendous baseball, Boston is postseason- NESCAC recipient Kendall Lord (LA seasons in a row before snapping Wesleyan gained 592 of those bound. Farrell has time to rest the regulars ‘13) as the Jumbos’ setter. With the streak this year with a winning yards, and Tufts picked up the and line up his starting rotation. He can 12 games and a possible postsea- record and a clinched playoff berth other 296 yards. The teams rushed prepare the Red Sox to do what they did son left on the horizon, Baum is with five games left in the regular for 460 yards total, and the other the last time they won the AL East: go on on pace to pass Lord’s total of 799 season. The Pirates are currently 428 were gained in the air. The to win the World Series. sets from last year. second in the NL Central and have teams also combined for 61 points. a chance to take the division if they beat out the Reds and Cardinals. Tyler is a junior majoring in economics. He can be reached at [email protected]. 12

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For the past three years, a staple of theSmith Tufts men’s soccerbrings team has been talent and humility to Tufts its strong recruiting classes, which have made an immediate impact on the pitch. Two years ago, it was the dynamic duo of now-junior forwards Maxime Hoppenot and Gus Santos, who combined to score 13 goals their rookie seasons to go along with Santos’ NESCAC Rookie of the Year award. Last year, it was the depth of the fresh- man class that helped the Jumbos make the NCAA tournament for the first time in recent memory. Four rookies saw time in at least 10 games, with defender Connor Schaible starting 13 games and midfielder Jason Kayne playing big minutes in 16 of Tufts’ 17 games. This year, rookie sensation keeper Scott Greenwood has been garnering all of the early season headlines, allowing only one goal and posting three shutouts in his first Caroline Geiling / The Tufts Daily five games. Sophomore Tal Smith, a transfer student from Howard University, has immediately made his presence known on the men’s soccer team. Now, a non-freshman member of the incoming class is also making a big impact: rich history ... It was sad to see that pro- coach for Georgetown. tion of the transfer process, he still had a sophomore Talmon Smith. gram has been deteriorating recently.” “I got to talk to his [high school] coach, long way to go before he could truly call Smith, who usually goes by Tal, trans- Smith got the chance to start as a fresh- who liked him a lot, and liked him as a himself a Jumbo. However, it did not take ferred from Howard University after his man, but the team lost its first six games. kid,” Shapiro said. “We knew he would long for the transfer to fit in with a wel- freshman year and has provided a spark “What I wanted to see out of our pro- have some D-I opportunities ... and at the coming team. for the Jumbos off the bench. Heading gram is not what the head coach had in time he wanted to play D-I. Ultimately, “We really just tried to bring him in and into Tuesday’s match at Plymouth State, mind,” he said. I think he realized that wasn’t the right help him understand what it is that we do he was second on the team in goals (3) and choice for him, and that’s when he came and what it is that coach [Shapiro] wants points (7). Transferring back into the conversation.” from him, and he really took that to heart,” For Smith though, the path to Tufts has After a disappointing start to his career While the decision was hardly a no- Hoppenot said. not been a simple one. at Howard and an uneasy relationship brainer, the athletic striker seems happy “The upperclassmen do a really good with his coach, Smith made the diffi- with his choice. After his first five games job of talking to the young players over the Howard University cult decision to transfer. Although the in the NESCAC, he does not find the summer,” Shapiro added. “They explain Smith, unlike the rest of his team, did forward looked at a variety of schools, level of play to be any less challenging or what the expectations are and what it not begin his collegiate career in the he was able to narrow his choices down exciting. might be like. I think [Hoppenot] was brown and blue. Instead, as a member to two schools on opposite ends of the “To be fair, I think there is a difference responsible for talking to Talmon, and he of the class of 2016, Smith committed country: the University of San Francisco in athleticism, but the IQ of the players was getting excited and getting Talmon to Howard University, a Div. I school in and Tufts. and how the game is being played is main- excited about our team and its ability to Washington, D.C. “It came down to a decision between a tained,” Smith said. “I think some teams, play fast and threaten teams with pace “I decided on Howard late in the spring D-I and a D-III school,” Smith said. “But including Tufts, play the game better than and athleticism.” of senior year,” Smith said. “I took a I thought the level [of play] here in the many Division I teams, so it’s something Smith credited the returning players for while to decide between schools, based NESCAC was so great, and [head coach I’ve immediately become proud of.” helping ease his transition. on financial aid, scholarships, academics Josh] Shapiro has been doing great things Another benefit of Smith transfer- “Before I could even move into my and athletics.” with the team, that I became more and ring to a Div. III school is that he does dorm, a lot of the team is in Zeta Psi For Smith, who has a brother in the more impressed with the school the more not have to endure the NCAA rigmarole [fraternity], and they happily housed D.C. area, the combination of family sup- research I did.” of transferring and sitting out a year. me there for a good week or so,” he port, a full scholarship and a rich athletic One of the factors that swayed Smith Instead, he’s been able to play right said. “That hospitality and the immedi- and cultural history at Howard eventually toward Tufts was his relationship with away, which has been a boon for both ate attention to getting prepared for the swayed him to the nation’s capital. Shapiro. Shapiro, who has brought an Smith and the Jumbos. season was all key.” However, his freshman year on the field extensive recruiting network to the soc- Shapiro also pointed out that Smith was not as he had imagined. cer program at Tufts, met Smith back Becoming a Jumbo himself helped make the experience a “Our first year, we struggled,” Smith in high school at a soccer camp when Although Smith officially became a explained. “The program has a long and Shapiro was still working as an assistant member of the team with the comple- see SOCCER, page 11

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b y Ma r c u s Bu d l i n e crown since its World Series win in third baseman Josh Donaldson can more on big hits, the Braves’ pitch- series. But it’s on the other side of Daily Editorial Board 2007, outpacing Tampa Bay over continue on his torrid pace from ing staff could be an X-factor in the the ball where the Dodgers have as the last month of the season to take the regular season — he has com- postseason when home runs are close to guaranteed playoff domi- The Major League Baseball sea- the title. The Red Sox have ridden piled a WAR (wins above replace- far harder to come by. nance as possible in Kershaw. By Settingson is a long, grueling the process. stagetheir dynamic hitting for to the baseball’stop of ment) of 8.1, second onlyfinal to Mike weekOut west, the Dodgers looked far the best pitcher in the majors With 162 games spread out over an the American League, finishing first Trout in the American League. A like a team full of albatross con- this season, Kershaw has an ERA entire spring and summer, it’s easy in the MLB in runs and slugging year ago, the A’s snuck into the tracts to start the season, but they of just 1.88, a WHIP of 0.92 and an for the season to drift in and out of percentage and second in batting playoffs and were bounced in the turned in one of the most incred- astronomical WAR of 7.6, and he focus with the postseason always average and on-base percentage. ALDS by the Detroit Tigers. This ible stretches of baseball ever will be given the ball to start the seemingly so far away. With their unmistakable beards in time, they’ll be looking for more. seen with their 42-8 run midway playoffs in hopes that he can get But the time for putting off fol- tow, this team that managed just through the season. That push the Dodgers rolling. lowing baseball is over because 69 wins last season is likely to enter NL locks saw the Dodgers blow past the the end of September is finally the postseason as the favorite out In the National League it’s the Diamondbacks in the standings The AL hunt here. Playoff chases are coming of the American League. Braves and the Dodgers that have and never look back, becoming Two years ago, this would have down to the wire, and October is But with five games to go, the clinched divisional titles. the first team in the majors to been one of the most thrilling Wild less than a week away. So for those Athletics continue to lurk in their The Braves lead MLB in ERA and clinch their division this year. Card chases possible, with the Rays of you who may have struggled to attempt to snatch the best record have used those arms, along with The Dodgers’ roster is stocked and Indians duking it out for the pay attention to the standings all in the league away from the Sox, as a relatively easy division sched- with playmakers, but there are two final spot in the playoffs. But with summer long, here’s some fill-in they sit just one game back enter- ule, to carry them to their first NL players that will make Los Angeles two Wild Card spots up for grabs, and a primer for the final week of ing this final stretch. Last year, the East title since 2005. Atlanta had one of the most intriguing teams it’s Tampa Bay and Cleveland the MLB regular season. A’s snuck past the Rangers in the won its division for 11 consecutive in the postseason: Yasiel Puig and who look set for the play-in game, final week of the season to eke into years from 1995 to 2005. Clayton Kershaw. though Texas lurked just one game AL locks the playoffs, but this year, gen- With an incredibly ordinary Puig, the star rookie, the Cuban back as of Tuesday afternoon. The Red Sox and Athletics have eral manager Billy Beane’s squad offense, the Braves have been defector and the man with a can- The Rays have been perched at already sewn up the American made its move early in September, carried by pitching and defense, non for an arm, has been better the top of the Wild Card standings League East and West, respective- blowing by the collapsing Rangers sporting an MLB-leading 3.20 ERA than advertised and worth every throughout the season with their ly, with more than seven games on the back of its 3.58 team ERA, entering Tuesday’s game. They penny the Dodgers spent to acquire usual blend of outstanding pitch- separating them from their closest which ranks second in the AL. are also second in the majors in him last offseason. He is hitting ing, brilliant decision-making and division rivals. With a strong collection of pitch- WHIP and have arguably the best .327 with an OBP of .397, and in timely hitting propelling them to Boston clinched the AL East ers, the Athletics are primed for bullpen in the game. While other his first year in the majors could on Friday, the team’s first division postseason success, particularly if teams in the NL have relied much put a major stamp on a playoff see INSIDE MLB, page 11