Today: Rain THE TUFTS High 50 Low 32 Tufts’ Student Tomorrow: Newspaper Sunny Since 1980 High 49 Low 30 VOLUME LII, NUMBER 39 DAILY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 2006 Healey makes fi nal plea in last televised debate Gubernatorial debate BY DAVID POMERANTZ extends to the Hill Daily Editorial Board BY PRANAI CHEROO Daily Editorial Board Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey need- ed a miracle in last night’s final televised An informal debate took place last night debate between the canidates for the Nov. 7 during the first of a new monthly series Massachusetts gubernatorial election. of joint events hosted by both the Tufts What she got was the wrong end of a Republicans and the Tufts Democrats. three-on-one battle in which Democrat Deval The event allowed students to watch Patrick and Independents Christy Mihos and the televised gubernatorial debate on a Grace Ross attacked her at every available large screen in Hotung Café. Many stayed opportunity. Even though Healey managed after its conclusion to hear further discus- to focus much of the debate on the two issues sion and ask questions of representatives she sought to discuss — taxes and crime from each of the Tufts groups present. — the barrage she received from all the candi- Each representative predicted a victory dates makes it hard to believe that Healey will for his respective gubernatorial candi- be able to overcome a 25-point deficit in the date. polls during the final week of the campaign. “Kerry [Healey] really stuck it to Deval Journalist Cokie Roberts of ABC News [Patrick]. She tried to get him to be spe- moderated the debate, which took place at cific and he didn’t,” Vice President of the the New England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall Tufts Republicans Dan Hartman said. in Boston and was sponsored by the Boston Hartman characterized Lt. Governor Media Consortium. Healey as tough on sex offenders and The format of the debate was complex, FORD ADAMS/TUFTS DAILY FORD ADAMS/TUFTS DAILY drunk-driving laws, and described how with Roberts posing questions during the Kerry Healey Deval Patrick together with Governor Mitt Romney has beginning and end of the debate, and the turned a Massachusetts’ previous $3 bil- candidates questioning one another during or should he just come out and say, ‘I’m should be trying to do is recover the money lion deficit into a surplus. the middle portion. sorry’?” they owe to the people of Massachusetts.” Hartman argued that Healey’s repub- After kicking things off with a question “I think he has [apologized], and I think he “I think you’re right,” Patrick responded in lican presence in a heavily democratic about the appropriateness of the Boston should,” Patrick said. “It was a dumb com- the 20 seconds allotted for his rebuttal. “That’s state can help counter “irresponsible Archdiocese’s role in urging Catholics to ment, and I think he knows it was a dumb great. My question is, why hasn’t that hap- spending.” turn out to vote in a gay marriage plebiscite, comment and has said so.” pened?” “Patrick has already signed with special Roberts asked Patrick about the story of the Patrick then launched into the first ques- After Healey returned a volley, asking interests and he’ll do exactly what they day. tion of the debate, asking Healey whether Patrick if he would return the state to the want to do,” he said. “I have to ask you the question that’s been the Romney administration’s retention of the one-party rule of Michael Dukakis, Mihos got “If you’re looking at issues, then Healey asked of every Democratic candidate in the Bechtel Parsons/Brinckerhoff construction involved for the first time in the night, com- wins your vote, but if you’re looking at country today,” Roberts said, “which is about company in the Big Dig “made sense.” mencing an attack on Healey that would last personality, then Patrick wins it,” he said. Senator [John] Kerry’s [D-MA] botched joke, “Of course it doesn’t make sense,” Healey for the full hour. Senior Mickey Leibner, Vice President as he calls it, and where he said today he said. “It was a terrible mistake. They should issues a ‘sorta, kinda’ apology. Is that enough never be allowed back in any capacity. All we see ELECTION, page 2 see DEBATE, page 2 Solomont brings students to Economist discusses self-identifi cation meet former President Clinton in context of “traditional” economics BY DAVID POMERANTZ senior Mike Abare seized the Daily Editorial Board moment. BY CHRISTY MCCUAIG Daily Staff Writer “He came over to where we In speeches and his biog- were, and I asked him if he’d raphy, Bill Clinton makes a mind answering a quick ques- Nobel-Prize-winning Professor point of saying that he decided tion,” Abare said. George A. Akerlof delivered the sec- to commit himself to politics Abare said that he asked ond part of this year’s Wellington- when he met his hero, John F. the former president what he Burnham Lecture and Domestic Kennedy, at the White House. thinks the central problem Policy Forum, titled “Economics Last week, Clinton may have facing our country is today and Identity,” in Barnum 008 last felt a tinge of déjà vu. This and how future leaders might night to a crowd of over 120 stu- time, he was doing the inspir- address that problem. dents and teachers. ing, and the role of a young Abare says that Clinton Akerlof’s was the second lecture student Bill was played by a paused, looking as if he was in the two-part series sponsored group of Tufts students who “thinking a million miles per by the Economics Department, met the former president at minute.” the first of which was delivered on a fundraiser as part of their The former president Monday by Harvard psychologist political science seminar “The responded by saying that Mahzarin Banaji. Clinton Presidency.” America’s biggest prob- President Lawrence Bacow The course is taught by Tufts lem is the economic dispar- introduced Akerlof as a Professor trustee and Democratic Party ity between the rich and poor, of Economics at the University of fundraiser Alan Solomont (LA’ according to Abare. Clinton California-Berkeley, a 2001 recipi- FF CHEN/TUFTS DAILY 70). also cited nuclear proliferation ent of the Nobel Prize in Economics, George Akerlof, co-recipient of the 2001 Nobel Laureate in Economics, answers Solomont invited the class and the lack of bipartisan poli- and the President of the American questions during a post-lecture dinner hosted by the Economics Department. of 19 undergraduates to a tics as looming problems. Economics Association in 2006, fundraiser at his house on “He spoke for about ten to 15 saying that he could “go on and he sees as the “missing motivation” seek to maximize profits and indi- Wednesday night that was minutes,” Abare said. “We all on” about Akerlof’s many achieve- in the traditional form of econom- viduals seek to maximize utility. attended by over 150 wealthy went back and said ‘it was the ments. ics. He was quick to give half the The “missing motivation” in this and influential contributors to best 15 minutes of my life.’” Bacow said that he read Akerlof’s credit for his lecture and knowl- type of economics is that “econo- the Democratic Party. On the car ride home, Abare best known work, an article enti- edge of the subject matter to his mists missed an important part of The students had a chance said that he started to think tled “The Market for Lemons: research partner, Rachel Kranton, economics: people typically have to meet House Minority that his meeting with Clinton Quality Uncertainty and the with whom he has worked for over opinions, and also have views Leader Nancy Pelosi and would be a defining moment Market Mechanism” as a sopho- ten years. They are in the process about how they see and identify Illinois Representative in his life. more at MIT. This article examines of writing a book about identity themselves,” he said. Rahm Emanuel, Chair of the “It dawned on me later that the phenomenon of asymmetrical and economics together. According to Akerlof, everyone Democratic Congressional after I saw him I felt inspired information in markets and eco- Akerlof began by reviewing what has an ideal as to what sort of per- Campaign Committee. and motivated to be in poli- nomics transactions. he called “traditional,” or standard son they think they should be and When Solomont intro- Akerlof spoke about his current economics, explaining the supply duced Clinton to the class, see CLINTON, page 2 work in economics, covering what and demand curves and how firms see AKERLOF, page 2

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WORLD IN BRIEF STATE DEPARTMENT Format leads to sarcasm, contention between candidates SCREENED SPEAKERS FOR POSSIBLE DISSENT ELECTION out of the two folks not talking to ing to scare people into voting for ers,” in a barb directed at Patrick’s continued from page 1 us.” you.” advocacy of parole for convicted An internal State Department “Your unfavorable rating is at 59 Mihos put his arm around The debate reached a heated rapist Benjamin LaGuer. Despite review has found that U.S. officials percent; you can’t win. My ques- Ross after the exchange. Just a few peak when Healey addressed warnings from Roberts, the audi- screened the public statements and tion is, why don’t you drop out and minutes earlier, Ross and Patrick Patrick on crime, a tactic she has ence interjected throughout the writings of private citizens for criti- let me take over?” had a moment of détente, agree- used aggressively throughout the debate with applause and jeers. cism of the Bush administration before “I’ve got 50 good ideas to move ing on the need for Beacon Hill to last month of the campaign. At the end of the debate, Roberts deciding whether to select them for this commonwealth forward.You’ve address the high housing costs fac- “During the course of the last asked each candidate to make a foreign speaking projects. got one good one,” Healey replied, ing Massachusetts residents. This debates, you’ve said that I am ‘just closing statement. The screenings amounted to referring to Mihos’ “Proposition temporary alliance underscored a criminologist,’ and belittled my “I think it’s very important “virtual censorship” in the State One” tax plan. “Deval’s got none.” the way in which Patrick seemed experience. You’ve said you’re a that the viewers at home under- Department’s selection of speakers, The exchange devolved into to escape the independents’ ire, prosecutor. My question is, can stand that they have a choice next said a report by the department’s a yelling match between Healey leaving Healey to take the brunt of you name a case when you put Tuesday,” Healey said in a final Inspector General’s Office. McClatchy and Mihos, who may have been the attacks. away a criminal?” pitch to voters. “Fiscal conserva- Newspapers obtained a copy of the Patrick’s best ally all night. Patrick The exchange between Mihos Patrick did not name a specific tives and social moderates who 22-page report, which was completed stood off to the side, looking above and Healey set a contentious anti- case, instead responding sarcasti- want to maintain the standards in September. the fray as he has done throughout Healey tone for the rest of the cally. of our schools, keep benefits from The vetting practice appears to the debates. debate, but Healey did manage “Let me tell you what a prosecu- illegal immigrants and have strong have been part of the Bush adminis- Roberts struggled to maintain to keep the agenda on spending, tor does,” Patrick told Healey in a laws against sex offenders should tration’s pattern of controlling infor- control of the candidates at sev- taxes and crime, issues on which mocking tone. “I’ve had to make think of what it would mean to mation, muffling dissenting views and eral points, and later in the debate, she tried to chip away at Patrick. judgments about who to charge have Deval Patrick in office instead promoting positive assessments of its Ross complained that the evening’s “You are going to have to raise and who to not charge. I’ve had to of me.” policies to foreign audiences. Other format had allowed Patrick and taxes to fund the $8 billion of make hard judgments, including After the debate, Healey called examples include the dissemination Healey to ignore the other two new spending you’re proposing,” about the death penalty. I will not the 25-point gap an “old poll.” of pro-administration videos that were candidates. When Mihos raised his Healey told Patrick. She referred to have trivialized the other work I’ve In an effort to keep overcon- passed off as legitimate news sto- plan to cut 8,000 government jobs the 8 billion number throughout done, which includes representing fident Democrats from skipping ries, payments to Iraqi journalists for in order to balance the budget, the debate, calling it a “conserva- some unsavory defendants.” the voting booths, Patrick said that pro-U.S. reports and the exclusion of Ross said that she was “glad you tive estimate.” Later, Healey drew gasps from his lead in the polls comes from perceived critics from President Bush’s brought up balancing the budget, “I’ve made it very clear that the crowd when she said that, if “the same experts who said I had domestic events and campaign rallies. an issue that the voters actually there’s no new plan to raise taxes,” elected, she would draft “strong no chance in the primaries. We’re The vetting appears to be contrary care about. Maybe we’ll get that Patrick said in response. “Stop try- laws that protect against sex offend- working hard right up until [elec- to the guidelines of the U.S. Speaker and Specialist Program, which taps American experts to deliver lectures, serve as consultants and conduct Some doubt applicability of Akerlof’s theory seminars overseas or from the United Prof. Solomont States via teleconferences. The guide- AKERLOF their decisions,” Akerlof said. Pinderhughes found Akerlof’s lines call for the State Department continued from page 1 His theory can also shed light theory problematic insofar as introduces and to provide speakers “who represent their level happiness is depen- on the economics of gender in “people can have multiple iden- a broad range of responsible and dent upon whether or not they the workplace, the economics tities, or identities that become informed opinion in the United States” meet that ideal. of the household, the econom- more important or more or less inspires pupils and are “not limited to the expression For example, Akerlof stated ics of impoverished minorities, positive over time,” she said. of U.S. government policies.” that most teachers, like him- and the economics of education, It would therefore be hard to CLINTON Sen. Joseph Biden of Delaware, the self, have an ideal of what good he said. It would not necessarily constantly quantify and regulate continued from page 1 top Democrat on the Senate Foreign teaching is. change what occurs now in all these identities. tics,” he said. “I want to do some- Relations Committee, requested a “When I’ve taught a good these areas of economics, but Loury brought up similar criti- thing to change people’s lives the review of the program after a story class, I really feel quite good, would seek to explain how iden- cisms, saying that Akerlof’s ideas way that he does.” last December by Knight Ridder (since and when I teach a bad class, I tity can sometimes function to were “blackboxing too much Solomont has brought a bevy acquired by the McClatchy Co.) quot- usually have a miserable rest of preclude best economic benefit about identity into economic of political insiders to speak to ed State Department officials who the day,” he said. in these cases. theory.” his class since its founding last complained that political litmus tests Akerlof elaborated on this The forum following Most of the students who year, providing experiences like were being used to weed out speakers hidden motivation, saying that Akerlof’s lecture was led attended were prospective or Abare’s for many students. who were critical of the Bush adminis- Secretary of Defense Donald by, in the words of Bacow, current economics majors. This year, the class has already tration. Rumsfeld and his team of econ- two “blessed” discussants: Kaipin Shan, who is working to met with Clinton administration omists could have kept them- Professor Ellen Pinderhughes obtain her Masters of Economics officials such as John Shattuck, SCHWARZENEGGER HAS selves out of the current mess from the Department of Child at Tufts, said that the lecture was former U.S. Assistant Secretary 16-POINT LEAD IN RE-ELEC- in Iraq had they considered the Development at Tufts and “great because I’ve studied eco- of State for Human Rights and TION BID role of identity in economics. Professor Glenn Loury, a guest nomics for a while and he really Labor; Terry McAuliffe, who “Invading Iraq was in part an from the Department of Social introduced what I feel is a miss- served as the National Finance Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has economic decision, and if they’d Sciences at Brown University. ing motivation.” Chairman of the Clinton-Gore wooed traditionally Democratic con- considered the Iraqi’s identity — Around fifty students and teach- “I still have lots of questions, re-election committee and as the stituencies to open up a 16-point lead that they hated the United States ers remained in Barnum for the though, his theory is so brand- former chairman of the DNC; over Democrat Phil Angelides just a — they might have reconsidered forum. new,” she said. former press secretary Mike week before Election Day, according McCurry; former House minor- to a Field Poll released Wednesday. ity leader Dick Gephardt; head Republican Schwarzenegger is of the New Democrats Network behind in Los Angeles, but only by six Simon Rosenberg (LA ‘85); and points. He’s running dead even with Debaters discuss Iraq War, race for gov. former Deputy Secretary of Angelides in the San Francisco Bay DEBATE the troops return to inadequate the long fight. If we leave in six Labor Tom Glynn (A ‘68). Area, where Democrats outnumber continued from page 1 benefits and compensation from months, then Iraq will become a The class also caught up Republicans two-to-one. And he has of the Tufts Democrats, dis- a war fought for the wrong rea- haven for terrorists, which is not with New Mexico Governor Bill unusually strong support from Latinos, agreed. sons,” Leibner said. responsible.” Richardson (LA ‘70, F ‘71) in who favor the treasurer by a slim 40- “Patrick has real ideas, real “The [Bush Administration] According to Kayt Norris, Boston last month. Richardson 36 margin. issues and real changes he wants did a great job in Afghanistan, president of the Tufts Democrats, is widely considered as a pos- The governor holds leads among to make. Healey has failed this but then they went into Iraq, events like yesterday’s are fairly sible Democratic candidate for likely voters in nearly every other geo- state,” he said. which had nothing to do with unprecedented due to difficulties the 2008 presidential campaign. graphic, ethnic and age grouping in “Patrick is a leader and has the war on terror. Now due to the in coordination. “They’re participants in his- the state, for an overall advantage of proved it. He governed an entire war and instability, it does,” he She thought the group con- tory,” Solomont said. “To have 49 percent support to Angelides’ 33 department under Clinton and added. tained a “good mix of Democrats them come talk about these percent. served as corporate lawyer to big Hartman argued that the war and Republicans, considering events with students is what The Field Poll found that so far companies which are so impor- on terror is the “most important how many more Democrats makes the class rich.” 59 percent of Democrats are voting tant to our economy now,” he thing right now.” there are on campus.” Solomont would have liked to for Angelides, while 85 percent of said. “The people I would trust to “I think the members of both have bring Clinton himself to Republicans back Schwarzenegger. Although not completely handle Iran and North Korea are groups really enjoyed this con- the class, but the students were The Field Poll of 795 likely voters relevant to the Massachusetts George Bush and his administra- servative-liberal dialogue,” she happy to meet the former presi- was conducted between Oct. 23-30. It Governor’s race, many students tion,” he said. said. “After the elections, the Tufts dent in any setting. has a margin of error of plus or minus were curious about the war on According to Hartman, the Republicans have agreed to do “If you can’t bring Mohammad 3.5 percentage points. terror and the Iraq war. war in Iraq is not popular right one [joint] event a month. Next to the mountain, you bring — compiled from McClatchy “What gives me a bad feel- now “because the people need week will be something on social the mountain to Mohammad,” Newspapers ing about Republicans is seeing to understand that we’re in for security.” Solomont said.

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World civ, language, math, writing, science ... and religion? PETE MCKEOWN | DAILY TOWNIE BY SARA HIMELES Halloween, townie-style Daily Staff Writer

What if Tufts were to introduce a sixth dis- or as long as I can remember, tribution requirement: religion? As registration for the spring semester Halloween has been my third approaches, everyone is thinking about requirements. In order to graduate with favorite holiday behind Christmas a liberal arts degree, Jumbos must com- F plete or bypass of the foundation require- and the Red Sox home opener. ments (writing, world civilizations, quan- titative reasoning, and an extensive for- This year, I dressed up as a 1970s basketball eign language/culture option) and also player from Salem St. with shorts that would fulfill the University distribution require- look small on a newborn. Not only did I not ments, earning two course credits in five REBEKAH SOKOL/TUFTS DAILY get my ass kicked, but I was applauded for the different areas of study (humanities, arts, University Chaplain Father David O’Leary speaks with a student during his comparative religion class. amount of townie skin I was showing ... what social sciences, natural sciences, and a holiday. mathematics). “Even the people most opposed to religion cate for its requirement. At Tufts, curriculum And let’s be serious, Halloween is a key The idea to make religion a mandatory would have to acknowledge humanity of changes must be proposed by a faculty com- night in Medford because there’s no need to part of the undergraduate experience at people who are radically different from them. mittee. steal candy when you can get it for free. With secular colleges has made some headway You would breed a generation that is more One objection to a religion requirement all that in mind, I want to share with you in the greater academic community. On compassionate and more understanding,” holds that it would restrain even more stu- some reasons why I think it’s awesome to be a Oct. 3, a committee of faculty and stu- she said. dents’ flexibility in course selection, some- townie on Halloween. dents at Harvard recommended that core Junior Margaux Birdsall, a biology major thing O’Leary understood, though he said Unfortunately, trick-or-treating is not a requirements be expanded to include who is currently taking a course on Hinduism, that he “welcome[s] the Harvard committee’s socially acceptable activity for a 22-year-old religion. thinks the incorporation of religion into aca- recommendation for a mandatory course in townie, which is unfortunate, because I think Tentatively called “Reason and Faith,” the demics is essential. “I think it’s very important religion.” one can never be too old to take advantage new requirement would include subjects to be aware of other religions if we’re going to “At Tufts I would go a bit slower in making of free Milky Ways and Skittles. Although, it such as Charles Darwin and religion and have any hope of creating a community in an a mandatory requirement. There are already would look a little creepy to see an unshaven democracy. international world,” she said. so many distribution requirements to be college senior walking house-to-house collect- While the suggestion of yet another What about the international community filled,” O’Leary said. Still, he said that it is a ing tasty treats in an empty Natty Light thirty- academic obligation is enough to make at Tufts? Sophomore Aditi Manwani, who is “fundamental point that more people should rack dressed as a half-naked point guard, but I many Jumbos cringe, some affiliates of the also studying Hinduism this semester, said know about religions.” O’Leary suggested digress. Comparative Religion Department at Tufts Tufts’ diverse student body makes the study that students use a Comparative Religion Side-note: If you’re an adult reading this see the value in enforcing the study of reli- of religion all the more practical. course to help fulfill either the humanities or and you give out healthy things like raisins gion. “Because you’re interacting with people world civilizations distribution requirement or apples or something like that, don’t ever “What Harvard is doing makes sense,” from all over the world, it’s good to have some — “not to become a believer, but to see how do that again. It’s basically sacrilegious and Chair of the Department of Comparative knowledge about religions and societies out- others think and act because of their own your house will most likely be showered with Religion Joseph Walser said. “Teaching stu- side your own,” Manwani said. faith or spiritual traditions,” he said. shaving cream and jumbo eggs. Is it really too dents to think critically about anything is the University Chaplain Father David O’Leary Birdsall offered a solution as well. “It might much to ask for some chocolate or sweets on point of a liberal arts education. Religion is agreed: “I would be a strong proponent of be nice to have either a world civilization the one night where candy is the main form of important because it’s one area that has been the view [that] to know a culture fully is to requirement or a religion requirement,” she currency? No, it isn’t. ignored.” understand what that culture or people hold said. In Birdsall’s model, each student would Speaking of Halloween vandalism, when I According to Walser, religious ignorance as Sacred,” he said in an e-mail to the Daily. make his or her own selection between the was a young townie, throwing eggs at houses can be dangerous. “If you don’t think critical- According to O’Leary, however, the study two areas of study. was all the rage. I never really caught onto this ly about [religion], you fall into old, unhelpful of faith is often misunderstood: “Sadly, I think Another possibility would be for the “reli- fad because I can’t picture a more depressing patterns,” he said. “Non-critical understand- most students confuse studying or learning gion requirement” to take a less traditional sight than watching someone clean stinky egg ings of religion end up perpetuating patterns about a religion or faith tradition with becom- and more co-curricular form, such as Tufts’ yolks off of aluminum siding. The funny thing of oppression. With a critical understanding, ing a believer,” he said. “The Comparative “Pathways to Faith” program. The program, is, even if I wanted to egg houses, I would you can break those patterns.” Religions Department does not teach Faith, which was launched this year, is aimed toward need to prepare weeks in advance because all Senior and comparative religion major we teach an understanding of religious or reducing religious tension, with an emphasis the local grocery stores wouldn’t sell eggs to Erica Brody agreed. “So much violence spiritual traditions.” on Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. anyone under the age of 16 within a week of and conflict results from people not hav- Brody believes that the study of faith is Freshman Keith Hofmann, the project’s Halloween. I’m not even kidding; you had to ing knowledge about other people’s views,” relevant to both the secular and the religious: Christian coordinator, said that “Pathways be accompanied by a parent just to buy a car- she said. “It’s hard to dehumanize someone “Religion is universal,” she said. “It’s a part of to Faith” is more conducive to improving ton of eggs. How can you not respect Medford when you understand how they think.” human nature. Even if you’re an atheist, you inter-group relations than are courses in the when they have to put an embargo on under- The adoption of a religion requirement by make a choice not to believe in God.” comparative religion department. age egg distribution? all colleges and universities, Brody believes, While many agree that an understanding This year, my roommates were having some would result in a noticeable shift in attitude. of religion can be beneficial, fewer advo- see RELIGION, page 4 difficulty coming up with costume ideas so I had the perfect solution: they should all dress up as townies. It was a huge success. Luckily for them, I still had all my sweet baseball and I tube, you tube, we all tube for YouTube hockey jerseys from my youth and my father has been a townie all his life, so my basement BY MATT SKIBINSKI mately lead to a more homogenized product was chock full of sick sportswear and Medford Daily Editorial Board that’s shown?” Dobrow asked. apparel from the sixties and seventies. The answer might be yes: according to Half my house went out with blowout hair- Since it was founded in February of 2005, an Oct. 30 New York Times article entitled cuts and Medford Mad Dogs baseball jerseys the popular user-run video sharing Web site “Youtube is purging copyrighted clips,” (my summer team for about ten years ... we Youtube.com has taken off, boasting over 100 Youtube has begun purging all clips from were nasty) and the other half went out as views and 65,000 new video uploads each Comedy Central as “a result of third-party retro townies, rocking championship jackets day, according to a Youtube press release. notification by Comedy Central.” According from my father’s glory days in the intercity The site, which allows users to post their to the article, nearly 30,000 clips of TV shows, baseball league. Needless to say, all the shirts own videos for any Web surfer to access, has movies and music videos were taken down were tighter than spandex and the house quickly become the leading online location after the Japanese Society for Rights of looked like a group of athletic, retro ex-cons. for video sharing and downloading. Authors, Composers and Publishers cited The ironic aspect of the night is the fact that But soon, that may change. The recent copyright infringement. Youtube has not when we got to the house party, real high- $1.65 billion purchase of Youtube by the responded publicly about the situation. school townies were already there causing a Internet goliath Google, Inc. has raised ques- At Tufts, students use Youtube for a variety COURTESY YOUTUBE ruckus, taking a lot of the fire out of the townie tions among users about whether the site’s of reasons, from sharing videos to watching The Evolution of Dance on YouTube has costumes we had put together. quirky, user-focused aura will remain intact. television. been viewed nearly 35 million times. It’s very difficult to compete with a real “What has been interesting about Youtube “My friends and I frequently use Youtube,” townie when they walk around the party talk- is the ability for anyone to post a film or sophomore Sara Bell said. “I use it to upload created content. ing about how they just got out of jail all while video,” Communication and Media Studies videos when I want to share them with my “My friend showed me this video called wearing a Kangol hat, no shirt and the name Program Director Julie Dobrow said in an friends. It’s a lot easier to give people links ‘Evolution of Dance’ or something like that, “Sully” tattooed on their neck ... and Sully, e-mail. “It’s been an outlet for all kinds of than to send them video files.” where this guy just danced to different songs,” if you can read and you’re reading this, I’m creative expression and has given a lot of For sophomore Matt Kaufman, the site is Kaufman said. “It was funny.” sorry. amateur producers and filmmakers the abil- a great way to kill time and have fun. “I feel That video, which consists of low-quality The real scary part about this Halloween ity to have their work seen.” like [Youtube is] just used for amusement,” footage of a man dancing on stage to music wasn’t a particular costume or movie. It was According to Dobrow, Google’s purchase he said. “Some of my friends from home put from different historical eras, is Youtube’s the fact that this is my last year in college and has caused users to question whether that up a spoof of [the play] ‘Waiting for Godot.’” most viewed video and has received just shy I might have to face the reality that this could atmosphere can remain under the rule of an For Kaufman, the site’s strength is the free- of 35 million hits in six months. be my last really fun Halloween. I mean, I’m Internet giant. dom it gives to users. “The fact that anyone A search for “Tufts” will reveal less popu- still going to get decked out and go to parties “The big concern I’ve heard expressed has can upload a video is definitely appealing,” lar videos ranging from a prospective stu- in Halloweens to come, but it most likely won’t been whether Youtube is going to be usurped Kaufman said. “People can also comment on dent’s plea to the Tufts admissions office to be at a house party but rather at some dumb, by advertising and whether the massive your video, so the allure of feedback is entic- a documentary-style virtual “campus tour” trendy bar with $10 drinks and people who Google will somehow ‘corporatize’ Youtube,” ing, whether the video is just you and your produced by TheU.com. In addition, Tufts Dobrow said. friends messing around, a comedic movie or students’ contributions include performanc- see TOWNIE, page 4 “Will that affect content posted in any a striptease.” es from student groups like Blackout, the way? Will that mean a larger audience, or one While many of the videos on Youtube.com Amalgamates and Spirit of Color. Pete McKeown is a senior major- that is ultimately narrower as people are bet- are clips from TV shows or movies, much of ing in English. He can be reached at ter able to select? Will Google’s purchase ulti- the site’s bandwidth consists of original user- see YOUTUBE, page 4 [email protected]. 4 THE TUFTS DAILY FEATURES Thursday, November 2, 2006 We like to watch Fake townies no YouTube, but match for real deal TOWNIE hesitant to star continued from page 3 think an ironic costume like a deviled egg is YOUTUBE actually clever and funny. continued from page 3 I’m definitely going to miss the thrill of According to junior Julie Hanlon, who getting Sour Patch Kids and the anger of get- was in last year’s Torn Ticket II production ting a toothbrush (that’s right, someone actu- of “Hair,” the show’s cast was surprised to ally gave out toothbrushes one year, talk about find their performance uploaded to the fun police). It shouldn’t be too bad though, site a few days after the show premiered. because I plan on spending at least one more “There was someone in the audience, Halloween in Medford after I graduate, with we think with a digital camera with video my parents as my roommates. capabilities, who was taping parts of the show,” Hanlon said. “Then a few days later they showed up on Youtube.” Hanlon said that, while it was some- Jumbos opposed to thing she had not expected, she saw the clips as a positive way to show their per- formance to others. requiring religion “We actually thought it was pretty cool,” RELIGION Hanlon said. “A bunch of us sat around continued from page 3 and watched them together. I mean, the “It’s different from reading a textbook about quality wasn’t great, but it was fun seeing another religion because you’re actually talk- ourselves posted on Youtube and knowing ing to a Jewish, Christian, or Muslim person,” other people were watching us too.” Hofmann said. “I know I sent the Youtube link to friends Still, Hofmann said that the Tufts com- who couldn’t make it to see the show,” she munity would benefit from any kind of reli- added. gion requirement. “I would say that [the Tufts Hanlon noted, however, that the clips campus] is very welcoming and tolerant, but themselves were “short and disjointed, at the same time, it’s very segregated so that and not really the best quality or from the Muslims, Jews, and Christians tend to stay best angle or anything.” The most popu- with their groups. I think a class on religion lar of the clips, which has been viewed could help to integrate the faith communi- over 3,000 times since it was posted, fea- ties,” he said. tures a low-sound-quality video of the cast Rabbi Jeffrey Summit, one of two princi- singing and dancing to the song “Age of pal investigators on the grant for “Pathways,” Aquarius.” said that religion is important because it’s vis- For cast member and sophomore ible everywhere: “Different religious traditions Emily Rosen, the clips made her more have shaped our culture and literature and art uncomfortable than excited. According to and music and politics, and in order to have Rosen, the videos did little to increase the a deeper understanding of the world, it’s very show’s publicity. helpful to have a sophisticated understanding “It was after the show closed and I of religion,” Summit said. might be off, but I got the impression that According to Summit, however, a religion the only people who really knew about requirement is unnecessary. “I wouldn’t push [the videos] were cast members,” she to have a religion requirement on campus,” said. he said. “Instead, I would like the opportuni- “I was pretty indifferent — a little weird- ties for study and discussion to be compelling ed out,” Rosen said. “I think most of us just and high quality so that students would be didn’t understand why someone took the drawn to them. There should both be aca- time and effort to record it, upload it, and demic opportunities and extracurricular, dia- put it online.” logue-based opportunities.” WWeekendereekender 5 THE TUFTS DAILY Thursday, November 2, 2006

GUILLAUME STAGNARO MIT’s ‘Sensorium’ brings sixth dimension to fi ve senses

BY SARAH COWAN around the white, mod-style room, seems forgiving to the sense of vision, of smell, imploring us all to be more Daily Editorial Staff looking into two tiny screens, only to but holds a great deal of meaning for mindful, to use words that aren’t mere- notice that what is in front of you in something more subtle, not immedi- ly “good,” “bad,” or analogies, and it There is nothing more natural, more reality, is not being projected on the ately obvious, the sense of smell. The works, because returning to her gal- constant and basic than our five sens- screens. Rather, by pressing a button room is nearly empty, with white walls lery after seeing the other exhibits, the es. They define our reality, influencing on a handheld device, you can delib- except for the numbers one through stench of body odor is suddenly obvi- how we feel, how we think, and how we erately switch the view to that which nine printed as if the room is sectioned ous, the room packed with it, and you live. In our modern age, there is such is being recorded on one of the other off. A caption invites those reading it immediately notice the finger prints on a brutal influx of technology that the helmets, the vision of someone else in to “rub the walls” in order to release a the walls, so that the minimalism the senses, while always present, get mud- the room. Once Briand’s work shows, scent in a kind of Scratch-n-Sniff prac- space initially had is abruptly messy, a dled, confused and reconfigured until the sense of space is deconstructed tice. This is Norwegian artist, Sissel completely different room. what we consider reality becomes a entirely, as you can see people you are Tolaas’ revolutionary work called “The philosophical question without a truly not anywhere near, and watching your FEAR of smell the smell of FEAR, 2006” A house that bombards the senses defined answer. For the MIT List Visual feet out of the corner of your vision, in which she took samples and studied After this whiteness, walking into Arts Center, reconciling the collision simultaneously understand where you the sweat of different men, ranging in “Opera for a Small Room, 2005,” of natural senses and technology is of are and be tricked into thinking you are age and nationality, but who share a Canadians Janet Cardiff and George utmost concern. somewhere else in the room. Adding to distinctly human quality, that of fear. Bures Miller’s piece is pitch black, with “Sensorium: Embodied Experience, the strangeness, if you press the but- According to Arning, when asked why a wooden cabin built in the center of Technology, and Contemporary Art” is ton enough, you may see that some- she chose to use men, Tolaas remarked a large room. Though there is no way a two part exhibition featuring the work one is in fact, staring directly at you, that firstly, they are “stickier,” and to get into the cabin itself, there are of artists interested in the connection and watch yourself for a few seconds, secondly, they tend to keep things cracks in the wood and a large window between technological advances and the stumbling about the room, helmeted, internalized, and are more inclined allowing you to peer into a tangible way we view human senses. The title and robot-like. to express themselves in bodily ways. “mess,” different than that of Tolaas’ comes from the Latin term, “sensorium,” On one of the walls, a false window Whether this is true or not, the walls gallery. Here there is a clutter of old that has to do with historical theories on has been constructed, showing a view release what is distinctly the stench of records, all marked “R. Dennehy,” fill- the relation of the mind and the body, of the Earth floating in space, making body odor, and while rubbing a wall in ing bookcases, scattered on the floor, and the longstanding debate on human- the brightness of the room more arti- a gallery seems unusual and tempting, on tables and chairs. Some turntables ity versus artificiality. Including art by ficial, more blinding and uncomfort- the revulsion of the smell sends most and speakers sit among the tiny “stu- Mathieu Briand, Sissel Tolaas, Janet able. After a while, the retro style of the people away from the walls instantly, dio” and bare light bulbs, along with a Cardiff and Georges Bures Miller, Ryoji set is less prominent than the actual with grimaces and, well, a little of the vintage chandelier, and old speakers. Ikeda, and Bruce Nauman, the works are sense of being in the most remote smell on their fingers. The lights go down and surround sound primarily interactive, involving not just of environments, space. At the Artists Using the technology of the perfume booms around the outside room, the the viewer, but the hearer, the feeler, and and Curators Panel held at the MIT manufacturing industry, Tolaas keeps music of just before a concert, when the smeller as well. List Visual Arts Center on Friday, Oct. her subjects anonymous except for the orchestra is tuning and people take One of the curators, Bill Arning, 13, Mathieu Briand described his goal, labeling one through nine “Animalic their seats, finally applauding, and the explained the goal of the exhibit at a “For me it is a question of time, of fake sweat, Asian sweat, Buttery sweat, show begins. The room outside of the gallery tour last Saturday, “We started and reality, of technology and science. Coriander sweat, New York 1, 2, and 3 cabin remains dark, save for lightning looking at how technology has affected We can accept a world that is totally sweat, SM sweat,” and finally, “Whiskey that strikes when an opera singer hits the five senses. We thought it was better unacceptable for me, so I decided to tobacco sweat” (this last one being the his highest note, but the cabin’s light to not try to illustrate this, but to have go to a different place: the satellite most attractive of the nine, according to changes, synchronized with the music more experiential works, so as to use is between Earth and the Moon, but Arning). Four perfume bottles labeled of a Tom Waits sounding narrator, the senses, not just theorize about them.” Earth is like a finished world now, and with the numbers wait on a wall, offer- effect of a shadow moving around a then we have the moon. To make a ing anyone daring enough to spray the room, the sounds of shuffling, cough- Stepping into someone else’s shoes ... line between these two can bring us condensed sweat on. Needless to say, ing, the pulling out of a chair, and the or, er, helmet outside of this in-between.” In fact, Arning reports that no one but the art- record player starting and stopping Stepping into the first gallery, there the view of the Earth comes from tech- ist herself has tried it. on its own. The music is a medley of is no expected bombardment of mod- nology similar to that of Google Earth, Despite the disgust involved in Tolaas’ opera, “When a Man Loves a Woman,” ern technology, nothing so advanced portraying our planet as it is recorded work, she’s a kind of genius, confronting a train careening around a corner, the as the exhibit’s description implies. by satellite in real-time, so though this us with something as intangible, yet deafening sound of crickets, thunder Instead there is something familiar: room is in a gallery at MIT, not a space profoundly disturbing as smell. At the and rain, a hypnotist’s coaxing, all as the replication of a set from Stanley shuttle, and is in the present, not the Curator/Artist Panel, Tolaas discussed a Heinz tomato ketchup can hanging Kubrick’s “2001: A Space Odyssey.” This time of Stanley Kubrick, and not the her work, “What does the body say by from the ceiling glows red with light. piece is by Mathieu Briand, a French future/past of 2001, viewers are forced its own smell? The body is not allowed This twenty minute loop throws visi- artist, who titled it “UBIQ, A Mental to question their location, as well as to be natural, so what is the next step? It tors’ senses around the room, alternat- Odyssey, 2006.”The scene is of the min- the reality of their vision, as it is con- is about learning about smell and then ing the sensations of the interior of this imalist, sterile waiting room, where, stantly redefined on the tiny headset figuring out how to communicate smell stunning array of R. Dennehy’s “stuff,” at the beginning of the film, the main screens. in language. We only have the connota- and the vacant, dark, but crowded with character is asked for identification. tion of smells in terms of bad and good, noise exterior. The result is much like Instead of this “future,” computerized The Revolution of Smell so I am teaching myself to be tolerant. going to the movies, as the show is form of questioning, four wireless hel- Taking off the helmet is a kind of We have to go back to the body, back to separate, in a different, distant space, mets wait to be picked up by visitors. relief, and leaving this “Space Odyssey,” nothing.” Creating her own language, With the helmet on, you can wander viewers enter a room that initially NASALO, she has declared a revolution see FEATURE, page 9 6 THE TUFTS DAILY WEEKENDER Thursday, November 2, 2006

WEEKENDER INTERVIEW | ED HARRIS ‘Copying Beethoven’ can’t be easy LOOKING FOR A CLASS? BY BRIAN MCLOONE piano sonatas, but I wasn’t at all familiar with Daily Staff Writer the bulk of his work. So, you know, it was a whole new education for me, so it was great. SPRING 2007 Drama and Dance I met Ed Harris at the Four Seasons in Boston recently to talk about his newest film, TD: Did you do anything in particular Course Offerings “Copying Beethoven.” For Harris, this movie to prepare to play someone who was almost continues his recent trend of playing complex, completely deaf? technically difficult roles in interesting, artisti- cally provocative productions. EH: Well yeah, I mean, I worked a lot D R A M A C O U R S E O F F E R I N G S In 2000, Harris both acted and directed for with earplugs, you know what I mean? And ______the critically acclaimed “Pollock,” in which he really, in the film, you know Beethoven had DRAMA 04 (1.0) MODERN DRAMA, M/W 10:30-11:45 stunningly portrayed the success and ultimate these conversation books, where he’d con- DRAMA 10 (1.0) ACTING 1: INTRODUCTION TO ACTING FIVE SECTIONS AVAILABLE downfall of famed American artist Jackson verse with people [through] writing, and you DRAMA 12 (1.0) ACTING II, T/Th 9:30-11:45 (Consent) Pollock. And most recently, he can be seen on can’t make a film like that, because what are DRAMA 17 (1.0) THEATER TECHNOOLOGY, T/Th 10:00-11:45 the Irish stage in a production of Neil LaBute’s you going to do? DRAMA 21 (1.0) 3D DESIGN (ON-LINE) play “Wrecks” which has similarly received So you have to make the conceit that he DRAMA 25 (1.0) STAGE MANAGEMENT, T/TH NOON-1:15 tremendous praise from critics. reads lips more or less and can hear certain DRAMA 27(1.0) PUBLICE SPEAKING (2 SECTIONS, M/W 1:30-2:45/3:00-4:15 In “Copying Beethoven,” which comes out things, so I really did pretty much plug up my DRAMA 46 (1.0) INTERNATIONAL WOMEN FILM DIRECTORS, Th 11:50-2:20 later this month, Harris plays the iconic, deaf, ears so I really had to pay attention to people DRAMA 49/149 (1.0) ASIAN AMERICAN STAGE & SCREEN T/Th 10:30-11:45 DRAMA 57 BERTOLT BRECHT, T/Th 4:30-5:45 meglomaniacal composer around the time when they were speaking and really try to DRAMA 100 ACTING 111, Th 1:20-4:20 (DR 10 or 12, studio dance course, and consent) when Ludwig wrote his much-heralded Ninth understand what they were saying. DRAMA 112 (1.0) ADVANCED ACTING WORKSHOP: STAGE COMBAT, M/W 4-6:15 (Dr 10 or consent) Symphony. Harris’s stunning performance in Somebody gave me a CD that ... was [the] DRAMA 118 (1.0) ADVANCED LIGHTING, T 1:20-4:20 (required deparment production work) and of itself could have carried the movie actual, the deterioration of what he would DRAMA 125 (1.0) SCENE DESIGN, W 1:20-4:20 quite well, but the writers clumsily added have been able to hear over the years, you DRAMA 138 (1.0) THEATRE & SOCIETY II, T/Th 10:30-11:45 the breathtakingly mediocre thespianism of know — which was someone’s hypothetical DRAMA 156 (1.0) DIRECTING II, W 10:30-11:45, F 10:30-1:05 (DR 155 and DR 10 or 12) Diane Kruger, the blonde who played Helen kind of idea but it’s still was rather interesting DRAMA 178 (1.0) SCREENWRITING II, Th 9:10-11:40, (DR 77 & Permission) in 2004’s “Troy,” to play Beethoven’s copyist to listen to. DRAMA 194-01 (1.0) SOUND DESIGN, M/ W, 1:30-2:45 and awkward love interest, Anna. The psuedo- You know, I talked to my father, who can’t romanticism of this pair detracts significantly hear a lick, and things like that, but mostly it from what was otherwise a charming, albeit was just shutting my ears down and constantly D A N C E C O U R S E O F F E R I N G S single-sex movie. Nevertheless, if you can listening to his music with an iPod, you know, stand the trying romantic dynamics, see the so the music was in my head all the time, for ______movie for Harris and for Beethoven’s music. months. I mean, ‘cause he’d been going deaf DANCE 51-01(1.0) & DRAMA 51-02 (0.5) DANCE MOV’T & CREATIVE PROCESS, T/Th 10:30-11:45 DANCE 53-01 (1.5) BEGINNING MODERN DANCE, M/W 3:00-4:15 When I talked to Harris about the film, for 26 years. The Heiligenstadt Testament he DANCE 56-01 (0.5) INTERMEDIATE BALLET, T/Th NOON-1:15 he addressed this issue, defending Kruger’s wrote was in 1801 [sic], and he died in 1827; DANCE 57 (0.5) ADVANCE DANCE TECHNIQUE, T/Th 3:00-4:15 presence in the movie, talked about how he [in] that testament, which they found after DANCE 62 (0.5) WEST AFRICAN DAGOMBE, T/Th 1:30-2:45 prepared to play someone who was deaf and he died, he’s already talking about his loss of DANCE 70 (1.0) VIEWING AFRICAN AMERICAN DANCE, M/W 10:30-11:45 quipped about the failings of the No Child Left hearing, about how it’s going to affect his life DANCE 92-01 (0.5) DANCE IN THE COMMUNITY, M/W 1:30-2:45 & arranged Behind Act. and how he’s going to shut himself off from DANCE 92-02 (0.5) AFRICAN INSPIRATIONS: DNC COLLABORATIVE, M/W 4:30-5:45 society and focus on his music. DANCE 117 -01 (1.0) STUDIES IN DANCE COMPOSITION, T/Th 4:30-5:45 Tufts Daily: Did you have any musical TD: Do you still listen to [Beethoven]? knowledge going into this movie? Tufts UniversityDepartment of Drama and DancePhone: 617.627.3524Web Site: www.ase.tufts.edu/drama-dance EH: Yeah, I mean my iPod is still loaded Ed Harris: I grew up playing the bari- up with a couple of Dylan tunes, but it’s still tone horn, which is a brass instrument. Played mostly Beethoven, primarily because its so it through high school, so ... I can read music hard for me to put s—t on it — I don’t handle and basic music terminology, and I was prob- it very well. ably familiar with a couple of Beethoven’s major symphonies and the more popular see HARRIS, page 9 Thursday, November 2, 2006 THE TUFTS DAILY WEEKENDER 7 Tufts’ own former sexpert sheds light on hush-hush topics

BY BING BING WANG Girl’s All-Out Guide to Sex and Sexuality” ple around her. Contributing Writer will interest both girls and guys because “To be completely honest, of all the she candidly and unabashedly covers it guys I know, most are attracted to girls Sex is everywhere. You can’t avoid it. all (with pictures and graphs); the Big O, who are healthy, and can take care of Whether from watching teen-flicks or contraceptives, sexual stereotypes, body themselves,” said Madison, “Some want walking in on students in Carmichael’s image, as well as serious issues like preg- to be able to say, ‘She can go play soc- lounge, we’re all familiar with the gist of nancy, abortion and rape. cer.’” what happens during intercourse. Her take on sex may cause controversy, Amber strongly disagrees with many Some of us reluctantly acknowledge but some support her philosophy. “The media messages portraying women as sex as an inevitable act of reproduc- drive to have sex is something natural. eternally flawless but does not place full tion, while others possess stacks of NC-17 Its like being thirsty or being hungry,” blame on advertisements and television. movies and certain magazine subscrip- Madison said. “People have so much guilt So where does the pressure to be “sexy” tions to “educate” themselves. Perhaps about sex — that it’s dirty. Ultimately come from? you fall somewhere in between these what happens is ... sex begins to become “I think it is pressure from other girls,” extremes? something [girls] do just for other people. said Madison, “I think it is hard for any Unfortunately, sometimes distinguish- And it becomes something that brings woman of any age. The instances of eat- ing between fact and myth is difficult. them down.” ing disorders, among 30- to 40-year-old After all, what is sexier than discussing Obviously, Madison is not advocating women have gone up [as well as] the the outer and inner lips of the vagina with for everyone to perform promiscuous pressure to be perfect and look young.” a 55-year-old family doctor? acts in the street, but “good sex is part of She draws a strong link between real According to Tufts Daily sex colum- any good adult relationship when you are inner beauty and the realization of one’s nist-turned-author, Amber Madison (LA ready,” said Madison. “Sex won’t keep you sexuality, in contrast to the ridiculously ‘05), sex talk is nothing to shy away from, in love with someone or make you fall in plastic and gaunt-looking “role-mod- because it gives people “the confidence love with someone.” els” of our generation. Some conserva- they need to negotiate sexual relation- “It’s important that girls stop and ana- tives on the opposite spectrum may ships on their own terms.” lyze. If there is a guy and you want him to ironically group her advocacy of sexual Madison will take her frank talks about like you, sex will not make him do that.” discussion with dirtiness and a denial COURTESY AMBER MADISON sex and sexuality to Hillel tonight at 7:30 In fact, “being sexy is being confident of purity (or beauty). H o w e v e r , Amber Madison knows sex — and she’s p.m., in an event sponsored by Vitality, for both guys and girls,” Madison said, Madison’s maturity at a young 22 years younger than Carrie Bradshaw. Public Health at Tufts (PHAT), the Student “although that doesn’t mean not show- old (possibly deemed too young to be Health Advisory Board (SHAB), and the ering for five days, and being confident a sexpert) may stem from her liberal because it’s one of those things I just grew Community Health and American Studies after rolling around in the mud.” She upbringing and her exposure to the up knowing,” said Madison. At Hillel, she departments. admits her limitations in dating advice, topic of sex at a very young age. will remind us that we should all question Madison’s recent book, “Hooking Up: A but is, nevertheless, observant of the peo- “I don’t even remember having a talk why sex is still taboo to talk about.

CONTROVERSIAL QUESTION From the movieplex to the United Nations, celebrities sell Americans on social activism BY JULIE SCHINDALL and community organizations the world a better place, who role of politicians today in social concerned about celebrity cul- Daily Editorial Staff and who works with the Civic are doing something important. activism? Do you feel that poli- ture leaking over into the world Engagement Research Group at People that we see every day on ticians have dropped the ball, of elected political leaders. Last week, visitors to the pop- the Tisch College of Citizenship our televisions and in the movie and celebrities have stepped in? ular Web portal Yahoo! watched and Public Service. theater are the Matt Damons, Or is it that we, in our media TD: As Americans, we live in awe of their featured internet Ben Afflecks, Madonnas, Bonos. obsessed culture, would simply very privileged lives, and some video: an advertisement from Tufts Daily: This week we You’d have to be asleep to not rather turn to a movie star than people would argue that we live the ONE campaign, an activ- saw the launch of the “ONE know who these people are, and a politician? in a “bubble” of wealth and com- ist organization whose causes Campaign,” which uses celebri- most of us have some interest fort. What is it about a star like include fighting AIDS and pov- ties to promote the group’s fight in their lives and what they’re SO: I heard Barack Obama Angelina Jolie that encourages erty. The video, currently housed against AIDS and poverty. Why is doing. interviewed on the radio this us to donate money to children at YouTube.com, features a cam- looking at pictures of celebrities When they step out and do morning. Barack Obama is in Africa, to a cause that may era rolling by a line of people going to make Americans more something to create a better becoming a celebrity, and he arguably not directly impact our waiting to vote — a line that civically active, or more aware of society — and because we’re knows that. When Bill Clinton lives? includes celebrities such as social causes? looking for some sort of leader- shows up at an event, the lan- George Clooney, Matt Damon ship and people who we can guage of “rock star” is in the air. SO: I hope it’s because we and Julia Roberts. Susan Ostrander: Celebrity admire and who seem to reflect There are political leaders who are becoming more aware that To better understand why culture has been around for a some hope and dream of a bet- are also celebrities. we actually don’t live in a bub- famous faces from the world of long time. What might be newer ter future — we grab onto these Being a celebrity, being ble. We are deeply affected by entertainment are also affect- is the connection between celeb- celebrities. that charismatic personal- what goes on in distant coun- ing our choices about social rity culture and political engage- ity, is becoming, or has already tries. People have always given causes, volunteerism and chari- ment and civic involvement. TD: Historically, politicians become, a requirement for being money to starving children in table giving, the Daily sat down We’re all looking today for have played a role in highlighting taken seriously, having influ- Africa — the starving child is the with Professor Susan Ostrander, good leaders, people who seem social causes and in organizing ence, having a political voice. who has expertise in non-profit to be contributing to making community action. What is the It’s the issue of leadership. I’m see QUESTION, page 9

TOP TEN Bill Murray’s not afraid of dishpan hands

This past weekend, Bill Murray proved to the world that one can never be too big a star to pick up a pretty young thing in a foreign country and spend a wild night chugging vodka and doing household chores at a roaring college party. “Lost in Translation” comparisons aside (we get it: life imitates art — very funny), it warmed our hearts to see a celebrity like Bill drinking alcohol straight from a coffee mug and offering to help with the dishes at a St. Andrews house party on Saturday. But Bill had plenty of inspiration, as Hollywood and housework have always enjoyed a rather cozy relationship. This week, the Daily looks at the serving stars who paved the way for Bill’s domesticity.

10.) Juanita in “Billy Madison” (1995): 8.) The furniture from “Beauty and the ing such fantastic, quippy diary entries at heck of a daddy right there. Put aside the What separates a good maid from a great Beast” (1991): We’d be Mrs. Potts and Co.’s the end of each episode. fact that the entire experience of seeing maid is versatility. Anyone can cook and guests any time, if only because they have Euphegenia stand up to pee probably clean — the best maids can do it all. And to be the most loyal servants we’ve ever 5.) Magda from “Sex and the City”: sent Chris to a shrink years later, this believe us, boys and girls, the aged Juanita seen. Not many maids can put on elabo- Because hiring an old Eastern European “deadbeat dad” sure made things right could do it all. She whipped up delicious rate musical numbers while cooking din- lady with a cliché accent is the height of with the kids and with his won-back- meals to entertain Billy’s wealthy hotel ner, let alone if their boss has turned into cool — right? But, as always, the “Sex and from-Pierce-Brosnan wife. baron buddies and oversaw a domestic a hulking, temperamental monster and the City” ladies live cinematically spicy operation more complex than the White they’ve been transformed into household lives, especially when Magda the Maid 2.) The Nurse in “Romeo and Juliet”: House, but what puts her over the top are goods, which must make the whole thing happens upon Miranda’s final frontier: Juliet’s nurse brings the job to a more ... her intangibles. Not only could she hit very hard to choreograph. her “goody drawer.” When Miranda dis- intimate level, working in a time when the high notes in the film’s magnificent covers that her vibrator has been replaced the title literally meant the verb. Offering and wholly appropriate musical number, 7.) Alfred from the Batman series: For by a statuette of the Virgin Mary, Magda most of the sexual innuendo of the play, but she really cared about her employers, Alfred’s sake, let’s hope Bruce has mercy proves her muster as the scary reincar- her role involves acting as the middle- acting as Billy’s shoulder to cry on in his and hires a private contractor to clean up nation of your old-fashioned Catholic man between Romeo and Juliet, having times of trouble, his Snack Pack when he the guano in the Bat Cave. Alfred already grandmother. to explain to the “star-crossed lover” that, was feeling blue, and offering to take her cooks and cleans at Wayne Manor, on “No, really, she’s totally into you; you shirt off just to bring a smile to his face. top of taking care of the countless bat- 4.) Rosie from “The Jetsons”: This is per- should marry her or something.” (“Remember, the offer’s on the table.”) gadgets and providing tactical support. haps the most empathetic, caring and If Alfred ever leaves, Batman will be as overall loving maid you could possibly ask 1.) Alice from “The Brady Bunch”: Alice 9.) C-3PO in “Star Wars” (1977): This useful to Gotham as Aquaman would be for. She rolls around the Jetson’s humble is the standard by which all other TV droid isn’t a maid in the conventional protecting oil reserves in Saudi Arabia. abode, cooking and cleaning, worrying maids measure themselves. She made sense, and though he is pretty useless about Judy and Elroy and making sure three meals a day for six precocious kids around the kitchen, C-3PO, or “3PO” to 6.) Mr. Belvedere from “Mr. Belvedere”: everything is in tip-top condition for the while Mrs. Brady sat around flipping out his friends, makes up for his shortcom- What’s funnier than a snooty, fat, family’s arrival. Funny thing is, she is a the ends of her hair. Dealing with Jan’s ings with an exhaustive knowledge of mustached British butler living in the metal, soulless robot. middle child issues and Cindy’s speech protocol. Fluent in over 6 million forms Pittsburgh suburbs with a kooky American impediment didn’t even hinder Alice of communication, including the binary family? Nothing. Okay, well, probably a 3.) Mrs. Doubtfire from “Mrs. Doubtfire” from catching herself a man who also language of moisture vaporators, here’s a few things, like babies dressed as animals (1993): You know you must have made a happened to provide the Bradys with maid that could entertain any guest and and heavy things falling on people. But mistake if your ex-husband dons an elab- quality meat. Alice, we salute you. keep you from committing an embar- Mr. B deserves our thanks for spreading orate octogenarian get-up just to spend a rassing faux pas. his class and morality Stateside and writ- little quality time with his kids. That’s one — by the Arts Department 8 THE TUFTS DAILY WEEKENDER Thursday, November 2, 2006 Thursday, November 2, 2006 THE TUFTS DAILY WEEKENDER 9 Artists offer new take on five senses FEATURE piece, “Mapping the Studio (Fat Chance continued from page 5 John Cage), 2001,” in which he has but enveloping, moving, and seem- spliced film recorded by way of infra- ingly real. The artists work revolves red technology, so we can essentially around what they described as “how see in the dark of the artist’s studio our senses can be so fooled so easily.” after he has left for the night. The caption explains that the occasional Making the viewer’s presence part of mouse and the artist’s cat are recorded, the art but in a 51 minute loop, the screen To further the theme of disorienta- mostly shows an eerie, greenish scene tion, Ryoji Ikeda’s “Spectra II, 2006” is a of an unmoving desk, and though there sound, light, and architecture installa- is integrity in the concept, what is tion in which the artist, a Japanese com- recorded is less than impressive. poser and sound artist, uses strobe lights, Part 1 of MIT LVAC’s “Sensorium” lasers, and high frequency sound waves exhibition, running until December 31, in a long, narrow corridor to make view- is an interactive array of art combined ers, who may only enter one at a time, with technology. “They are portraits of dizzy with the oncoming, sudden light. evacuated subjects” stated Jane Farver, `The concept is that the movement and the director of the MIT LVAC at the presence of the person walking through panel, that place viewers in situations the hallway disrupts the sound waves, that require more of themselves, forced setting off the discomforting effects. to question the theme that Mathieu Lastly, and perhaps the most out of Briand sums up with, “For me, we are place in Sensorium, is Bruce Nauman’s never really in reality.” MARKUS TRETTER/MIT LVAC Ed Harris’ iPod set to play Beethoven’s glorious Ninth

HARRIS have s—t; they’ve got No Child Left continued from page 6 Behind that they’ve gotta cram all Yeah, I still like listening to his the kids to study for tests for. You music, very much so, and hope- know, it’s just the way it is at the fully will continue to. ... You know, moment. I was talking to this fellow Jeremy who is the classical music critic or TD: Looking over some of something of the Globe, I think. He’s the movies you’ve made in the just been on the job a couple weeks; past, you’ve had such a wide-rang- he came from New York and he was ing career in the kinds of people talking about the fact that classical you play. Who in this day’s kind of music in general is considered to be movie world do you look up to and made for the upper crusts of society admire? or whoever can afford tickets to the symphony or something — at least EH: I don’t really have anybody in this country, which is very differ- like that, you know. There are people ent than in Europe. I’ve respected a lot over the years and I mean, in Europe, you’ve got people who have probably inspired cab drivers singing operas; it’s part me somewhat, you know. But I just, of life, you know, and that is true you know, it’s kind of like a charac- that in this country it seems to ter-to-character thing in terms of be reserved for some other class what people are doing whether I get of society. The more you listen to off on it or not, whether I like it. And Beethoven, the more you real- I just try to keep doing my work; I ize he covers the whole range of don’t really have a — you know, I human emotions. I mean, this stuff mean there are certain people: I’d is earthy; it’s strong and powerful, love to work with Vanessa Redgrave guttural and visceral as well as it some day or Judi Dench, or there being beautifully timed and very are a couple people like that that I’ve demanding musically. never worked with. And part of the problem these I’ve never worked with [Robert] days is that the public schools Duval, Albert Finney. There are cer- — you know, when I was growing tain people that I like, [that I] enjoy up, you had your own orchestra in watching, but I’m not in awe of any third, fourth, and fifth grade. I mean, of them, and I don’t aspire to be like you could rent an instrument, and any of them. You enjoy working with you would play, and a lot of pub- people who you think are good at lic schools now can’t afford that. what they do; it makes you all the They don’t even have art. They don’t better. Celebrities, civic organizations have reciprocal relationships QUESTION happen in any relationship is continued from page 7 a good match, a reciprocity icon of fundraising appeal. where both parties benefit in I don’t know that Americans some way. Just like with corpo- are giving money or time any rations that become involved more for those issues than in philanthropy, [celebrities they ever did before. That’s not active in social causes] can get new. What’s good about celeb- positive publicity out of it. rity philanthropy and celebrity When Angelina Jolie gets civic engagement — and the publicity [for her charitable stars know this — is that if work], that probably shows they do something, it will get up in ticket sales for her next in the news. I’ve heard some movie. On the other hand, she of them say this when they are is introducing people to the interviewed about why they importance of the causes she are involved in political and cares about, that otherwise social causes. we might not know anything about or pay any attention to. TD: Do you think that There is already a fair most Americans have the amount of volunteer activ- motivation to go and find ity and philanthropic activ- causes themselves to support? ity that is pretty empty. My Are civic organizations getting view is that if democracy is smarter by using celebrities to going to be able to survive solicit our attention? and for social improvements to happen, people have to be SO: Are civic organiza- actively engaged and informed tions using celebrities, or are about pressing public issues. If the celebrities using the orga- celebrities can help with that, nizations? Part of what has to I’m all for them. 10 THE TUFTS DAILY EDITORIAL | LETTERS Thursday, November 2, 2006 THE TUFTS DAILY EDITORIAL KATHRINE J. SCHMIDT “I ain’t no Senator’s son” Editor-in-Chief Leave it to John Kerry to waste an oppor- to a complete failure to discuss substantial issue — and the one that may be most EDITORIAL tunity. issues; the American people instead were important, especially if the United States Kelly Rizzetta Managing Editors Instead of engaging with the Bush admin- tortured as the politicians played the blame is going to be in Iraq for many more years Andrew Silver istration in a much-needed discussion game regarding the War in Iraq. — is that the burden of this war is carried by about the opportunities available to young Not surprisingly, the latest Bush-Kerry economically disadvantaged members of Samantha Goldman Editorial Page Editors people in the United States, Senator John squabble was spun (and Kerry allowed it to society and their families. Jacob Maccoby Mark Pesavento Kerry instead went on the defensive, apolo- be spun) by those media gurus who spin The reality that a high school diploma no Grant Reid gized and withdrew a statement he made such things into a political jab at the Bush longer guarantees an adequate job, coupled on Monday to a group of California students administration’s policy in Iraq and as an with the skyrocketing prices of college in Zofia Sztykowski Executive News Editor that warned them to do their homework insult to those troops serving there. this country has led thousands of young James Bologna News Editors lest they get “stuck in Iraq” — a statement It would, instead, be more productive to people to enlist in the army as their best David Pomerantz which, in fact, had much truth to it. examine Kerry’s attempts at advice-giving in option for their futures. Marc Raifman The fact that Kerry apologized under a controversial insight. While not as much an ethical conun- Robert Silverblatt political pressure further reinforces his Kerry’s comment to college students in drum in peacetime, the U.S. government Sarah Butrymowicz Assistant News Editors inability to hold firm behind his statements California (“You know, education, if you cannot in good conscience continue to Pranai Cheroo and utilize the vast amount of political capi- make the most of it, you study hard, you do send the poor young people to “get stuck” Jenna Nissan tal that he holds as a Democratic senator your homework and you make an effort to in Iraq, especially if they are not going to Lilly Riber Jeremy White bickering with the unpopular Bush admin- be smart, you can do well. If you don’t, you adequately provide body armor for them or istration and faltering Republican Party. get stuck in Iraq.”) can be interpreted on a restrategize a policy to combat the increas- Rather than “flip-flop” in a manner multitude of levels. ingly dangerous civil violence. Anne Fricker Executive Features Editor similar to his behavior in the ’04 presi- First, Kerry’s remarks touch upon the In this way, Kerry may have been hinting Arianne Baker Features Editors dential campaign, Kerry could have shown government’s lack of preparation for the at governmental and societal failings that Kristen Sawicki an uncompromising commitment to his War in Iraq, inadequate research regarding transcend political boundaries; the most beliefs. Instead, he redisplayed his true the presence of weapons of mass destruc- disadvantaged in American society should Matt Skibinski Assistant Features Editor nature as a politician that lacks the courage tion, the nature of the sectarian conflict not have to pay for the shortcomings of a or political will to fight the tough fight. This within Iraq, and the amount of resources military that is at a loss for human capital in Stephanie Vallejo Executive Arts Editor is not a good sign for this ’08 presidential that would be necessary to help rebuild and war. hopeful — at least not when he stands next keep the peace following the initial invasion As the famous anti-war song “Fortunate Greg Connor Arts Editors Mikey Goralnik to another, more courageous presidential — in short, the administration’s failure to do Son” by J. C. Fogerty goes, “It ain’t me, it ain’t possibility in Barack Obama. its “homework.” me/ I ain’t no senator’s son, son/ It ain’t me, Diana Landes Assistant Arts Editors In the days leading up to the hugely Kerry further addressed the strategic it ain’t me/ I ain’t no fortunate one, no.” Sarah Cowan important midterm elections, Kerry’s blunders that have been made — and con- What Kerry called, in his apology, “a poor- Kristin Gorman Julie Schindall shameful retreat from the contentious con- tinued to be made — in U.S. policy regard- ly stated joke” was funny only for its truth. versation about the nature of the situation ing Iraq. The administration’s unwillingness The real joke is on Kerry and the whole in Iraq became quickly marred in the muck to listen to the advice of “smart” people, Democratic Party if they cannot push Marissa Weinrauch Executive Viewpoints Editor of politics. including on-the-ground-military com- towards a real conversation about a coun- This lousy distraction stirs up painful manders, has further led the United States try that abandons its poor young people to Raven Anderson Assistant Viewpoints memories from just two short (or very long) to get itself “stuck in Iraq.” “get stuck in Iraq” along with the rest their Kahran Singh Editors years ago when Bush-Kerry quibbling led Lastly, the most politically sensitive values. Adam Winograd Elizabeth Hoffman Executive Sports Editor DON WRIGHT Alex Bloom Sports Editors Andrew Bauld Rachel Dolin Kelley Vendeland Evans Clinchy Assistant Sports Editors Thomas Eager

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BUSINESS Leslie Prives Executive Business Director Rachel Taplinger Business Manager Zachary Dubin Office Manager Eli Blackman Advertising Managers Hadley Kemp OFF THE HILL | BOSTON UNIVERSITY Stacey Ganina Receivables Manager No more one-liners The Tufts Daily is a nonprofit, independent newspaper, pub- lished Monday through Friday during the academic year, and THE DAILY FREE PRESS He actually meant to say: “I can’t over- he is adamant about protecting our armed distributed free to the Tufts community. stress the importance of a great education. forces. EDITORIAL POLICY Do you know where you end up if you don’t In fact, he has championed veterans’ Editorials that appear on this page are written by the Editorial Why did the chicken cross the road? To study, if you aren’t smart, if you’re intel- rights since he returned from his tour of Page editors, and individual editors are not necessarily respon- get to the other side. lectually lazy? You end up getting us stuck duty in Vietnam. sible for, or in agreement with, the policies and editorials of The Tufts Daily. The content of letters, advertisements, signed This joke isn’t funny and neither was in a war in Iraq,” meaning that if college Furthermore, for Kerry to make such an columns, cartoons, and graphics does not necessarily reflect the one Massachusetts Senator John Kerry students aren’t careful they’ll end up in inflammatory — and unfunny — joke on the opinion of The Tufts Daily editorial board. attempted to pull at Pasadena City College the same position as President George W. purpose would surely be political suicide. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR in California on Monday. Bush. Clearly, it was a mistake. Letters must be submitted by 4 p.m. and should be handed Kerry said: “You know, education, if you So the omission of one little word — “us” Democrats who took his comments seri- into the Daily office or sent to [email protected]. All let- make the most of it, you study hard, you do — was all Republicans needed to build ously have done a disservice to their party ters must be word processed and include the writer’s name your homework and you make an effort to up criticism against Democrats just days by not seeing Kerry’s comments for what and telephone number. There is a 350-word limit and letters must be verified. The editors reserve the right to edit letters be smart, you can do well. If you don’t, you before the mid-term elections. they are: A slip of the tongue. for clarity, space, and length. get stuck in Iraq.” Republicans are notorious for latching If the tables were turned and a Republican ADVERTISING POLICY The botched joke implies students who on to a minor incident and riding it through lawmaker had made a blunder like this, all All advertising copy is subject to the approval of the Editor- aren’t smart will eventually end up in Iraq. an election, and the inappropriate response other Republicans would have either kept in-Chief, Executive Board, and Executive Business Director. And thus began a firestorm of criticism by politicians is no exception. quite or towed the party line. A publication schedule and rate card are available upon from both sides of the aisle. But if this is all Republicans have to In an election year rife with important request. But Kerry flubbed the joke’s delivery criticize, then Democrats are in pretty good issues, Kerry’s guffaw amounts to little. P.O. Box 53018, Medford, MA 02155 and soon after came out with a statement shape for the upcoming election. We should laugh off his comment and 617 627 3090 FAX 617 627 3910 explaining how it was “was mangled in While Kerry’s mistake was stupid, when accept the explanation that Kerry simply [email protected] delivery.” voters look at his actual record, they will see muddled his one-liner. Viewpoints 11 THE TUFTS DAILY Thursday, November 2, 2006

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Bars

eing 21 brings a lot of advantages.

OK, mainly one advantage. And Bthat is being able to go to bars. But amidst all of the drunken debauchery

and good times, there are far more awkward

moments to contend with.

When you go out to the bars, you’re bound to see a bunch of people you know. Sometimes, you’ll run into those people that you only know when drunk. These are the guys and girls that you’ll purposely avoid eye contact with when passing on the street or in the gym but with whom you’ll strike up a 10-minute conversa- tion when you’re both intoxicated. The most awkward part occurs if you bump into them again a few days later and you’re not sure if

CORBIS you’re still doing the zero-acknowledgment thing. “Did she wave and smile, or was that a?...Nope. Just a yawn and a back-scratch.” I was flirting with a girl at a bar once while I Aquaculture: What you don’t had a girlfriend, and she asked for my phone number. I decided it was best not to come clean and tell her I was in a relationship, but know about your fish to, instead, give her a fake number. So I came up with a completely phony number and BY CAITLIN M. WOOD Aquaculture has two huge envi- on water currents. As a result, either punched it into her phone, at which point she ronmental benefits: If people switch the surrounding water is quickly con- clicked “Send” on her cell so that I would have from eating endangered species to taminated, or all the waste is swept her number. Needless to say, my phone did How much do you want to bet that eating farmed fish (e.g. anything from away to nearby coves and estuaries. not ring. She thought I must have punched your salmon filet was dyed to that orange roughy to tilapia) the consum- Eventually, nitrates build up, causing a wrong digit. So I said, “Oh you’re right. It’s shade of pink? If the salmon was er demand strain on endangered fish eutrophication (the process of excess actually not 8439 — it’s 0127.” farm-raised, you can bet your Dining is weakened. Moreover, if a farmer is nutrients effecting excessive plant Every bar has a large, bald bouncer whose Dollars that it had to be dyed, or else growing an endangered or declining growth). Essentially, algae overgrowth main goal is to make sure he ruins your night, buyers would have taken one look at species of fish, drawing from farmed occurs because the waste from the if only in some small way. Usually, this is the pale pink flesh of farmed salmon fish populations dramatically reduces aquaculture system is not properly accomplished by making you wait outside for and looked elsewhere. the strain on endangered wild popu- flushed. extended periods of time while letting attrac- Aquaculture is the process of grow- lations. Furthermore, any farm environment tive, underage women in. One time, I decided ing fish, shellfish or other aquatic Unfortunately, that’s about where where animals live in an overcrowded I would pull a move that I’d only seen in mov- organisms in contained environments the benefits end. Most practices of space their entire lives is a breed- ies and TV. I looked the bouncer directly in the — essentially, cattle-ranching with aquaculture lead to water pollution, ing ground for disease. Consequently, eyes, dug into my wallet and grabbed what I fish. Salmon, tilapia, oysters, trout, disease proliferation, contamination fish farmers dump antibiotics into thought was a crisp $10 bill. When I handed cobia and snapper are all commonly of wild populations and more. Like the feed, which may lead to antibiotic it to him, he said, “This is a gift certificate to farmed and commonly eaten fish. As any farm-raised animal, farmed fish resistance in humans that consume Staples.” I returned to my place in line, and if you didn’t have enough to worry — especially salmon, trout and snap- those fish. Not to mention, entire when he finally let me in, I asked, “Can I have about, aquaculture is a controversial per — eat and produce feces. These populations could be wiped out by a that back?” production system that affects both natural processes result in a lot of single parasite in a farmed and net- the environment and your body. waste. ted environment; if a single sick fish In freshwater and inshore saltwater were to escape through a hole in the But how come, whenever the Caitlin M. Wood is a freshman who has farms, drainage of the farms is excep- music turns off for five sec- not yet declared a major . tionally difficult, because it depends see AQUACULTURE, page 13 onds, I’m always in the mid- dle of a really embarrassing conversation? 50 Cent will The thrill of doing it in the dark be singing about a “bottle full of bub,” and then I hear BY REBECCA GALLAGHER you that DU was Delta Upsilon, I had something that could label me as the no idea what ALAS stood for. Joining “crazy earth girl” — wasn’t that attrac- myself shouting, “...because a club enabled me to slowly become a tive. Besides, even my best friends had I walk to ECO meetings alone, part the Tufts community and maybe only known me a few weeks, and who my mom still buys all my because most people in my dorm are even have an effect on it. When I start- knows? Maybe they were afraid of the clothes!” in for the night by 9:30 — working or ed taping up the posters and handing dark. fooling around — and definitely have out glow-in-the-dark condoms, I dis- I brought those bright yellow, purple no desire to walk uphill in the cold. tanced myself, for the first time, from and orange signs back to my desk and I got lost finding the first meeting the inaction of being just a student at stared at them, thinking. To be true to The music at bars is very loud. I guess the because I didn’t know that the main Tufts. who I was I had to put them up. I think logic is that if you can’t have a conversation floor in Eaton is actually the second In the beginning, it was unfamiliar that the best way to change anything without screaming, you’re more likely to for- floor. My fingers were numb, I was late, having nothing more than schoolwork that seems big and overwhelming, like get the whole talking thing and order yourself and I didn’t recognize anyone. It was and laundry on my to-do list. In fact, I global warming, is to start small, with and someone else a drink. But how come, frightening to be outside of the fresh- felt a little guilty for not being involved the little things, to ensure that your whenever the music turns off for five seconds, man world, but I stayed through the in something extra. But when it came own personal life matches your beliefs. I’m always in the middle of a really embarrass- meeting and walked out with a hand- time to put up posters, spread the Just remembering to turn off the fan ing conversation? Seriously. 50 Cent will be ful of posters on “Do it in the Dark,” word to my dorm and start reminding while you’re in class will reinforce singing about a “bottle full of bub,” and then the club’s residence hall energy initia- people to turn off their lights, I was a conservationist attitude, which is I hear myself shouting, “...because my mom tive. scared and self-conscious. Tilton is important for people to have in every still buys all my clothes!” In high school, clubs and sports an all-freshman dorm, and the easiest field. Do you remember the movie “Space Jam” were just another part of life, but here, things to talk about are experienc- Environmentalism has always been (1996)? And how, at the end of the movie, it was a different story. For my first es that are unique to being new: the a central issue in my life, and this the Looney Tunes are losing, but at the half month at college, I was just a typical block schedule, intimidating upper- energy initiative naturally captivated Michael Jordan gives Bugs Bunny his “Secret freshman who knew the inside story level classes, losing ID cards and just my attention and inspired me to take Stuff” and then they go on to win the game? of nothing, and although I could tell how little sleep a person can get and action. I made the decision to be And then it turns out it was just water and still function. committed to the “Do it in the Dark” all they needed was a little confidence. That’s Rebecca Gallagher is a freshman who has So the idea of disassociating myself kind of like me, because I tend to be pretty not yet declared a major. from that culture — and doing it for see DO IT IN THE DARK, page 13 shy when it comes to talking to girls at bars. It’s very hard for me to initiate conversation. Sometimes, my friends will tell me they over- VIEWPOINTS POLICY The Viewpoints section of The Tufts Daily, an open forum for campus editorial commentary, is printed Monday through Thursday. Viewpoints welcomes submissions from all members of the Tufts community. Opinion articles on campus, national, and international issues can be roughly 700 to 1000 words in see PADOVER, page 15 length. Editorial cartoons are also welcome. All material is subject to editorial discretion, and is not guaranteed to appear in The Tufts Daily. All material should be submitted by no later than 1 p.m. on the day prior to the desired day of publication. Material may be submitted via e-mail ([email protected]) or in hard-copy form at The Tufts Daily in the basement of Curtis Hall. Questions and concerns should be directed to the Viewpoints editor. The opinions expressed in the Viewpoints Neil Padover is a senior majoring in English. section do not necessarily represent the opinions of The Tufts Daily itself. He can be reached [email protected]. 12 THE TUFTS DAILY VIEWPOINTS Thursday, November 2, 2006 Thursday, November 2, 2006 THE TUFTS DAILY VIEWPOINTS 13 Fish farming can harm both consumers and environment OFFICER CANDIDATE SCHOOL

AQUACULTURE these systems require little After you earn your bachelor's degree, you may qualify to become an Army continued from page 11 maintenance to raise filter- net into the wild, it could con- feeders. taminate wild populations of There are healthy sustainable Officer. During Officer Candidate School, you will learn valuable fish as well. alternatives, and here at Tufts, Finally, especially in the our Dining Services are making case of salmon, farmed fish the move to sustainable aqua- management and leadership techniques. You may qualify for $37,224 for just don’t look like their wild culture practices. Once a week, counterparts. Carotenoids, each dining hall (Thursdays substances found in marine at Dewick and Wednesdays at college through the Montgomery GI Bill. Or pay back up to $65,000 of organisms like krill, give Carmichael) offers a fresh sus- salmon its natural pink hue. tainable fish of the day. Fish Fish feed, however, does not like Coho and King salmon, qualifying student loans through the Army's Loan Repayment Program. To contain natural carotenoids; sea bass, Albacore tuna and farmers dye the salmon pinker tilapia represent TUDS’ move before selling it. Farmed fish toward sustainable fishing. All find out more, contact 1-800-USA-ARMY. can also be up to five times the these species are safe to eat, size of wild fish; this is a result containing low levels of heavy both of steroids in fish feed metal concentrations, and are as well as the lack of exercise caught at sustainable rates. farmed fish get. On March 28 and 29, the Granted, it all depends dining halls will be hosting on the system implemented an Under the Sea Dinner to to farm the fish. Tilapia, for promote awareness of sustain- example, are omnivorous fish able seafood. TUDS is open to who are often raised in rice going completely sustainable, paddies, feeding on the veg- as long as education among etation and nutrients from the the students continues. So symbiotic environment. Most watch what you eat, and go to shellfish farms, too, function www.puresalmon.org for more well throughout the world; information.

Turn off (lights), tune in, but don’t drop out of campus clubs

DO IT IN THE DARK the remaining sunlight is still continued from page 11 enough to compensate for less campaign because of my own electric lighting. Maybe down- personal motivation, but hill kids are just naturally activ- the greatest surprise was the ist, or maybe word-of-mouth response from other people in has raised awareness. Tilton. Second-floor students I’m not really sure what turned off their hall lights at inspired such enthusiasm for midnight on the Oct. 14, the “Do it in the Dark,” but I hope first day of DIITD, and the all the residence halls can sus- stairway lights were shut off tain what habits they’ve begun (illegally), too by some myste- during the campaign and build rious light-banishing freshman. on them to save more energy. On my own floor, people started Because turning off a light, a turning off bathroom lights and the fan, a computer, a TV or a radio common room lights during the is the first step towards think- day. Sure, the condoms were prob- ing about the habitual actions ably a good reminder, but the fresh- that have perpetrated our man activism got me thinking that dependence on fossil fuels, and maybe I wasn’t alone in wanting to provides an easy way to control do more for Tufts than write English such habits on a daily basis. papers and do problem sets. So if you flip the switch to par- Or perhaps it’s freshman sol- ticipate for the first time at Tufts, idarity that motivated Tilton to to follow through on personal go dark, to show what we can beliefs or to make full use of that accomplish, to bond together glow-in-the-dark condom, just even if it means bumping into make sure you do it, and don’t each other. Maybe it’s because quit — even on Nov. 14. 14 THE TUFTS DAILY VIEWPOINTS Thursday, November 2, 2006 Thursday, November 2, 2006 THE TUFTS DAILY VIEWPOINTS 15 Bar scene rife with potential for awkward flirtation attempts TODAY

PADOVER soliciting me every five minutes. continued from page 11 I couldn’t escape them. When I Thursday, November 2 heard a girl say I’m cute, I’ll go over was chatting with a friend, one and get her phone number, and of the shot girls approached and 7:30 p.m. then find out they made the whole asked, “Don’t you want to buy a thing up. Just like in “Space Jam.” shot for this beautiful girl?” I said, Truth is, though, I think the “Secret “No. But thanks for putting me on Stuff” is actually alcohol. the spot.” Former Tufts Daily Sex Columnist I’m not very good with pick-up lines. I think they’re cheesy. So on and You must have emphy- the rare occasion when I do use Author of Hooking Up: A Girl’s All-Out Guide to Sex and Sexuality sema, ‘cause you’re them, I make sure to be very cre- ative so that it’s something a girl smokin’. has definitely never heard before. I’ll say something like, “You must Amber Madison have emphysema, ‘cause you’re I find that certain “classy” bars smokin’,” or “Are you going in for are like real-life beer commercials. double bypass surgery, because SEX There are gorgeous women every- I think our two hearts are beat- An uninhibited, funny, and no-holds barred talk about and where trying to pressure you into ing as one?” Sometimes girls will SEXUALITY. Don’t miss the author of the book that actress Amber drinking because it will make you really go for it. I’ll think to myself, cool and happy. And just like in the “Is she smiling? Does she want Tamblyn calls, a “crucial compilation of funny, raw and incredibly honest commercials, these women want me to ask her to dance and ... ? writings…encompassing the wisdom of Erika Jong, the fear and beauty of nothing more to do with you than Nope, just a yawn and a back- take $5 out of your pocket. This scratch.” Anne Sexton, the outrageous humor of Margaret Cho, and the intellect of one bar in Boston had “shot” girls Man, I’m awkward. Gloria Steinem.”

Thursday, 11/2, 7:30 p.m. at Hillel. Q&A, book signing, and refreshments Write a Viewpoint will follow. Copies of Hooking Up will be available for sale for $15, cash/check only.

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Send submissions of 700 to 1,000 words in length to [email protected] 16 THE TUFTS DAILY COMICS Tuesday, November 2, 2006

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But despite whose nine goals and six assists put us and moving laterally.” what the season records may show, NESCAC her third on the NESCAC points list. The x-factor in a Tufts win will be coaches tend to agree that the level of play in the “She’s amazingly fast,” McDavitt the strength and consistency of its conference this season has been competitive, said. “We’ll definitely keep an eye on defense. The Jumbos’ back five have giving every team in this tournament a legitimate her, and I’m looking for strong tackles recorded five shutouts — three in shot at reaching the championship game. whenever she has the ball.” their last four games — but have had “At least two good teams aren’t going to get The Jumbos have the red-hot stick of slips in their level of play at times, to play in the championship, and most of my freshman Michelle Kelly, who poured opening the door to dangerous sit- COURTESY SCOTT BECQUE NESCAC colleagues would probably agree,” in five goals in the Jumbos’ three wins uations. The Panthers’ come-from- Sophomore Brittany Holiday gets the best Lackey said. “You might want to kick the favor to last week and is third in the league in behind onslaught in September is a of Middlebury senior co-captain Michelle Williams, being at home, but I don’t see any team goals scored with 10. Feeding Kelly key example and a painful reminder Archambault in the teams’ regular-season that’s really way out there in front right now.” this season has been a solid corps of to stay strong down the stretch. meeting on Sept. 16. The two squads will “10-0 isn’t something we’re hanging our hat players — junior Ileana Casellas-Katz, “I think it’s just a matter of staying meet again in the NESCAC semifinals on on,” Williams coach Fran Vandermeer said. “We’re sophomore Tess Jasinski, and Watkins composed, taking a deep breath and Saturday, when the Jumbos get a chance to happy that we hung on and earned the right to — who lead the team in shots and remembering why we’re there,” Jasinski avenge a 3-1 loss in which they saw a one-goal host, but I think that every team that has a chance have set up 20 of the Jumbos’ 34 goals said. “As long as we don’t have any lead slip away in the game’s final minutes. to win realizes that anything that’s happened up this season. lapses in our play like we did last time, to now is done. It’s a whole different season.” Both teams should be better pre- we’ll be fine. We just need to play a full With an eye on Saturday’s match- As another hard-fought NESCAC regular sea- pared this time around, drawing from 70 minutes of Tufts field hockey.” up — and perhaps even one on son comes to an end, the most important part of real-game experience rather than rely- The Jumbos have held off two late Sunday as well — the Jumbos see the year is still on the horizon. A NESCAC cham- ing on scouting reports. After holding runs in their past two games, hold- 2006 as their breakout year. After two pionship will earn a team not only conference the lead through 60 minutes of the ing strong as Conn. College threat- seasons hovering on the edge of the bragging rights, but also a ticket to represent the regular-season game and watching ened on Saturday and bending but NESCAC’s elite — Williams, Bowdoin NESCAC in the NCAA Div. III volleyball tourna- it slip away down the stretch, the not breaking against a late Trinity run and Middlebury — the team is ready ment. And for several teams that fall short of the Jumbos have a better understanding on Sunday. to make the jump. NESCAC title, the tournament offers a chance to of what works — and what doesn’t “We’re a strong defensive team, and “Honestly, every single person showcase their best talent and impress the NCAA — against the Panthers. we were able to hold [Trinity] to one on this team believes that we can selection committee to secure an at-large bid. “[Middlebury] is really good indi- goal. But we recognize that we can’t win this,” senior co-captain Marilyn Right now, however, there’s no telling which vidually,” McDavitt said. “They spread have these periods where they’re down Duffy-Cabana said. “You always say it, team will hold the keys to NCAAs. the field really wide, and they’re able in our circle for five or six minutes,” every year, but sometimes there’s that “I definitely think the competition is better to beat each person one-on-one and Watkins said. “But each game’s a learn- little sense of doubt. But everyone than it’s ever been,” Vandermeer said. “I don’t find two-v.-ones down the field.” ing experience, and I think we’ve played honestly believes — and rightfully so think we’ve ever had a year where the seventh or The Jumbos will again break out so many different kinds of games that — that we can do a lot of damage this eighth seed could have been third or fourth. This a defensive press designed to deny we really are ready for anything.” weekend.” year, you couldn’t script it.”

Bauld shares his picks for best sports commercials... BAULD opening line — “No dunking,” continued from page 19 — is priceless. Oh, Larry, white of that, the Hawks are playing men really can’t jump. at home. None of this makes Number One: You may won- any sense. I mean, c’mon! But der how any commercial with I’ll overlook this fact. Great Larry Bird in it is not my num- commercial. ber one choice. It would have Number Two: The Larry Bird- been, except for one commer- Michael Jordon McDonald’s ad. cial that is so awe inspiringly In the early nineties the NBA inane, it must be numero uno. ruled with the likes of Bird, MJ, The ad: Head On. Magic, Sir Charles and more, No one knows what the hell all of whom starred in some this stuff is for. I don’t think of the most iconic commer- it’s actually sports-related, but cials of the decade. This one, it could be, and that’s all that however, was the best, hands counts. The ad simply fea- down. tures a woman in a red sweater Nothing like watching two of applying a tube of God-knows- FREE WALK-IN arguably the greatest basketball what to her forehead, with an players of all time essentially overly enthusiastic female nar- playing sudden death HORSE rator commanding in a mono- NYPD POLICE EXAM for the rights to a delicious tone voice, “Head on: apply Big Mac. For those who don’t directly to the forehead” over University of Massachusetts - Boston remember, the early nineties and over. were an innocent time, a sim- The ad looks like something Saturday, November 4 at 11:00 am pler time, before Mad Cow and that would have come out of the “Super Size Me,” a time before former Soviet Union, or maybe McCormack Building, 100 Morrissey Boulevard, Boston, MA 02125 “organic” became a household one of those old Saturday Night Secure your career while securing the safety of the world’s greatest city. The NYPD name. So the fact that two pro- Live spoof commercials. It’s now hires twice a year, so take the exam now and you may be able to enter the fessional athletes would actu- available without a prescrip- ally eat a hamburger isn’t as tion, however, and that has to Police Academy as early as January 2007. far-fetched as it sounds. be a good thing. The commercial featured So there you have it. If the two making ridiculous any sports legends die this 212-RECRUIT shots, from full court to the week, don’t blame me. And nypdrecruit.com top of a skyscraper, all of them if the “Head On” lady in the “nothing but net.” You’ve got red sweater should meet her The test is free, but seating is limited! to love Jordan’s amazing 90’s, untimely demise, I’m really, ID required. EOE Bill Cosby sweater; and Bird’s really sorry. 18 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS Thursday, November 2, 2006 McCooeys defend Jumbos’ INSIDE THE NHL honor on the tennis court Wild West is the class of the league West is off to a fast start while East competition still shaping up MCCOOEYS I wanted to do my own thing and continued from page 20 go to my own school,” she said. BY BRIAN BAILEY franchise is coming into its ous Stanley Cup winners in Meghan also took on the role of “But when it came down to it I Daily StaffWriter own. With star winger Marion Carolina and Tampa Bay, has the multi-sport athlete, compet- decided I wanted engineering. Gaborik out at least another been surprisingly disappoint- ing in soccer and softball, with Lehigh was another one that I Instating a salary cap in the week with a groin injury, how- ing. Atlanta has separated itself skiing on the side. Once high looked at, but the Boston loca- NHL was supposed to yield par- ever, the team must find ways from the pack with the strong school rolled around though, tion was great, and the coach ity in the league. It has seemed to win without him. play of forward Marion Hossa tennis became the primary seemed really great, and I met to help, but there’s one pecu- In Nashville, the return of and goalie Kari Lehtonen. If focus. the girls on the team and they liar trend: one conference is goalie Thomas Vokun from a sniper Ilya Kovalchuk can find Both secured singles roster seemed really fun. All those fac- completely overshadowing the serious blood clot late last sea- his groove, this team may be an spots as freshman, with Sean tors combined made Tufts the other. son has propelled them on an added center away from mak- starting at No. 2 as a freshman best choice for me. The leaders of the Western early season run. Playing in the ing a serious run in the play- then as No. 1 his remaining “Sean being here was just a Conference look impressive, depth-lacking Central Division, offs. years. Meghan competed from bonus,” Meghan added, drawing while the East is...decidedly Nashville is a front-runner to As surprising as the the top singles slot all four years a chuckle from her brother. not. grab home-ice in the spring. Thrashers’ hot start is, the poor at Mount St. Charles. While the Several teams in the West The wealth of talent in the play of Carolina might be even McCooeys enjoyed individual have gotten off to blazing West has led fans to wonder more shocking. After signing success by rapidly becom- “Both of us took to starts, particularly in the Pacific which team will ultimately Stanley Cup MVP Cam Ward to ing the best singles players for it pretty well in the Division, where goaltend- emerge at the top. The pre- a multi-year contract, 45 goals their teams, the boys’ and girls’ ing has been the name of the season favorite among experts against in 12 games is a tough squads saw distinctly different beginning, so we stuck game for Anaheim , San Jose was Anaheim, and it certainly statistic to swallow. Ward can’t results. with it and continued and Dallas. In Anaheim, Ilya hasn’t disappointed. But with be expected to shoulder all of “Our team was really strong,” Bryzgalov and Jean-Sebastian more games being played the blame, as the Canes’ special said Meghan, whose team won on. We started off with Giguere have helped their team between divisional opponents, teams have been anemic. three state titles during her four compile an undefeated record Dallas and San Jose could prove With so many questionable years, and lost in the finals the lessons right away to in regulation, with all three of to be big obstacles to the Ducks performances so far, does this only year without a ring. “My get all the fundamen- their losses coming in shoot- securing the top spot in the make the East easier or harder freshman year we had six really outs. Marty Turco has taken West. That leaves the door open to predict? Buffalo is no fluke, solid players. So when we all tals down early and his usual stance as a tremen- for less talented teams in easier and it should remain atop the came out, four of us made the right before we could dous regular-season stopper divisions, like Minnesota, if it standings. varsity team freshman year, and between the pipes for Dallas. can stay healthy. The apparent parity of aver- we had an incredible season and develop bad habits.” The most interesting goal- Aside from Buffalo and the age play might pave the way we won the state the title. We tending situation lies with San surprising Atlanta Thrashers , for others, however. In this were really solid and deep.” Sean McCooey, on his sister’s and Jose, who has yet to designate the powers of the Eastern light, watch Montreal and “[My team] was just not as his early tennis development a number one starter, as choos- Conference seem to be hav- Pittsburgh . Both teams have good as hers,” Sean said. “My senior men’s tennis tri-captain ing between Russian star Evgeni ing a contest in mediocrity. exciting young players and freshman year we went to the Nabokov and Finnish star Vesa Buffalo’s combination of speed, are excelling on special teams. semifinals in the state tourna- Toskala (unbeaten in his last 13) depth, and terrific goaltend- Even if the results don’t follow, ment, and then after that it was When asked how much sibling has turned into a tough deci- ing has it off to a 10-0-1 start. Pittsburgh will showcase what kind of downhill. The competi- rivalry affected their relationship, sion. But if this situation erupts, Ottawa, which was supposed might be the most exciting tion was good in the league, and both played down its influence. it could spell problems for the to be Buffalo’s nemesis in the combination of young stars ever there were a few good players in Meghan had attempted several youngest team in the NHL. Northeast Division, is missing assembled, with Sidney Crosby, the league, but as far as within times to get her brother on court Outside the Pacific Division, the high-powered offense that Evgeni Malkin and Jordan Staal. the team there wasn’t too much to hit with her during their high Minnesota and Nashville have earned it the division title last If the league can’t find a way to competition.” school years, with little success. emerged as early perform- year. market young guns like these, When the time came for Sean “I never wanted to play,” Sean ers. Minnesota is a state that The Southeast division, they should rethink their strat- to start looking at colleges, ten- said. “I would just get frustrated loves its hockey, and its young which features the two previ- egies — again. nis proved a major factor. that I was out there, which is “I think tennis definitely not nice or good but that’s just played into my decision,” he how I was, and I don’t know why. SCHEDULE | November 2 - November 8 said. “My final decision was I should have been out there between Tufts and Lafayette, helping her, but it didn’t work THURS FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED and I visited both schools, did out like that.” vs.Middlebury NESCAC Finals an overnight with someone on And now, with both siblings in Field Hockey @ Bowdoin TBD the tennis team, saw the team Medford, Tufts tennis has become 1:30 p.m. play, [and] talked to the coach- something of a family affair. es.” “[Our parents] love it,” Meghan vs. Colby Like many Tufts athletes, Sean said. “My mom has come to so Football 12:30 p.m. applied Early Decision, Round many matches. We have a little II, and says he has no regrets. brother too who’s been up here @ Williams “I’ve been happy with my a lot, so he already knows the Men’s ECAC Champ. choice,” he said. “I’m close to school pretty well.” Cross Country 12:00 p.m. home, the team has been great, The youngest McCooey is the parents can come up and see Ryan, and is following the family Women’s @Williams matches and stuff.” tradition and will play as a fresh- Cross Country ECAC Champ. Meghan also found herself man for the boy’s tennis squad at 12:00 p.m. somewhat undecided initially Mount St. Charles in the spring. about where to attend school. Is there another McCooey in vs. Conn. Coll. “I originally crossed Tufts off Tufts’ future? Volleyball at Williams the list because I didn’t want to “You never know,” Meghan 8 p.m. follow in my brother’s footsteps; said. STATISTICS | STANDINGS Field Hockey Volleyball Field Hockey Football Women's Cross Country Div. III Men's Basketball (3-3 NESCAC) (11-4, 6-3 NESCAC) (23-7, 7-3 NESCAC) NESCAC Tournament NE Regional Rankings Preseason Rankings (as of Nov. 1, 2006) CONFERENCE (as of Oct. 23, 2006) CONFERENCE OVERALL CONFERENCE OVERALL First Round - Sunday, Oct. 29 Team, first-place votes (previous) W L W L W L W L W L Pct Ranking, Team, Points No. 2 Middlebury def. No. 7 Wesleyan 1. Virginia Weslean, 23 (1) Bowdoin 8 1 13 1 Williams 10 0 23 6 No. 6 Amherst def. No. 3 Williams Williams 6 0 1.000 1. Amherst, 90 Amherst 5 1 .833 Middlebury 8 1 13 2 Amherst 7 3 24 4 No. 4 Tufts def. No. 5 Trinity 2. Middlebury, 79 2. Wooster, 1 (9) Trinity 5 1 .833 Williams 7 2 12 3 Conn. Coll. 7 3 19 8 3. Tufts, 69 3. Amherst, 1 (4) Tufts 7 3 23 7 Semifinals - Saturday, Nov. 4 Middlebury 4 2 .667 4. Williams, 67 4. Wisconsin-Whitewater (15) Tufts 6 3 11 4 Tufts 3 .500 Wesleyan 7 3 18 8 at Bowdoin 3 5. Keene State, 50 5. Ohio Northern (--) Trinity 5 4 9 6 Wesleyan 3 3 .500 Trinity 6 4 16 6 No. 2 Middlebury vs. No. 4 Tufts 6. Colby, 47 6. Baldwin Wallace (12) Amherst 3 6 8 7 No. 1 Bowdoin vs. No. 6 Amherst Colby 2 4 .333 Bowdoin 4 6 20 10 7. MIT, 39 7. William Patterson (24) Wesleyan 3 6 6 9 Middlebury 3 7 13 14 Hamilton 2 4 .333 8. Coast Guard, 25 8. Calvin (14) Bates 2 7 6 8 Bates 2 8 12 19 Finals - Sunday, Nov. 5 Bates 0 6 .000 9. St. Thomas (20) Conn. Coll. 2 7 6 8 Colby 2 8 13 19 at Bowdoin Bowdoin 0 6 .000 9. Brandeis, 16 Semifinal winners Colby 1 8 4 10 Hamilton 0 10 9 21 10. Bates/Conn. Coll., 5 12. Tufts (22) Individual Statistics Individual Statistics Individual Statistics Men's Cross Country Volleyball Volleyball Passing C-A Yds. TD NE Regional Rankings G A Pts Offensive Kills SA A NE Regional Rankings NESCAC Tournament Russo 60-112 607 5 (as of Oct. 23, 2006) (as of Oct. 23, 2006) Michelle Kelly 10 0 20 Harrison 399 31 6 at Williams I. Casellas-Katz Wysham 294 35 2 4 9 17 Rushing Att. Yds. TD Ranking, Team, Points Marlee Kutcher Filocco 266 17 13 Ranking, Team, Points 6 2 14 First Round - Friday, Nov. 3 Georges 73 336 1 1. Williams, 67 Stacey Watkins Allende 130 5 8 1. Williams, 67 4 6 14 No. 1 Williams vs. No. 8 Middlebury Forde 47 187 1 Brittany Holiday Denniston 91 3 19 2. Bowdoin, 66 2. Bowdoin, 66 4 1 9 Helgeson 56 3 3 No. 2 Wesleyan vs. No. 7 Bowdoin Cammuso 33 125 0 Tess Jasinski No. 3 Amherst vs. No. 6 Trinity 3. Amherst, 51 3. Amherst, 51 1 5 7 O'Reilly 40 14 912 Ricketson 2 93 1 Kathleen Martin No. 4 Tufts vs. No. 5 Conn. College 4. Wesleyan, 49 1 1 3 Anderson 17 65 0 4. Wesleyan, 49 Emma Kozumbo 5. Trinity, 38 1 1 3 Defensive B Digs Gaylord 15 39 1 5. Trinity, 38 Brianna Sullivan 1 0 2 Wysham 129 84 Semifinals - Saturday, Nov. 4 6. MIT, 33 6. MIT, 33 Winner No. 1/No. 8 vs. Winner No. 4/No. 5 Dana Svendsen 1 0 2 Allende 62 25 TD 7. Bates, 26 7. Bates, 26 27 231 Winner No. 2/No. 7 vs. Winner No. 3/No. 6 Receiving No. Yds. Corey Green 1 0 2 Filocco 1 8. Tufts, 23 Ripecky 0 344 Menty 20 221 8. Tufts, 23 Halas 12 176 4 9. Brandeis, 12 Goalkeeping Goldstein 0 495 Finals - Sunday, Nov. 5 9. Brandeis, 12 GA S S% Harrison 37 335 Semifinal winners Von Ancken 6 75 0 10. Middlebury/Keene State, 9 M. Duffy-Cabana 10. Middlebury/Keene State, 9 15 .842 Jagiela 6 41 0 Thursday, November 2, 2006 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS 19

INSIDE THE NBA ANDREW BAULD | YOU CAN’T STEAL FIRST As the NBA starts its engines, big names shine My Bad Young guns are taking their places all around the league; much expected of Yao o apparently I’ve become the BY ADAM SWIERK just to name a few. No matter what Contributing Writer style of play you enjoy the most, there’s Jack Kevorkian of Daily sports a budding star that fits the mold. Take With the NBA season barely under- note. columnists. I’ve unintention- way and last year’s postseason offering Then there is Gerald Wallace, who, S up an entertaining and dramatic fin- you’ve probably never heard of unless ally killed the last two elder sports leg- ish, you’d think there would be more you’re an avid fantasy basketball anticipation for the upcoming year. player. But lost in the abyss that was ends I’ve written about. Sure, they were Yet there appears to be a lackluster the Charlotte Bobcats last season feeling of anticipation coming from was the most dynamic and possibly on their way out, but still, creepy. So sports writers and fans everywhere best defensive player in the league in about the 2006-07 NBA season. So Wallace. The 6’7” swingman averaged this week, I’m not talking about anyone here are nine reasons why the NBA over two blocks and steals per game should be on everyone’s mind this last year. Only David Robinson and who’s even close to kicking the bucket. winter—one for every championship Hakeem Olajuwon have done that in a won by the greatest coach of all-time, season. That’s good company. You’re welcome, George Steinbrenner, Red Auerbach, whose impact on the sport of basketball is unmatched in You don’t want to miss because believe me, the thought ran magnitude by any other person. Everyone knows who Lebron James this season as everything RON JENKINS/MCT through my head. is, and everyone knows he’s really good. At 7’6”, 26-year-old Yao is arguably the Just how good? In only his third year, unfolds, as the only guaran- best center in the NBA as Shaq has aged And so, I present my top three favor- James led the Cleveland Cavaliers to tee is this: if you watch the while Yao keeps improving. But can Yao ite sports commercials of all time! Why their first 50-win season in over a Ming lead his Rockets to the finals this year three, you ask? Because I didn’t have decade, becoming a viable MVP can- NBA this year, you won’t be and earn the new mantra? time for four, so get off my back. And didate and one of the league’s most disappointed. the winners are ... popular superstars in the process. the reigning two-time MVP, push and Number Three : The Nike Gridiron He is nearly unstoppable on the dish to anyone in a purple and orange Briscoe High Game Day. This ad is offensive end, blowing by defenders And for the first time in well over a uniform. See Shawn Marion flying in both supremely clever and atrociously off the dribble with an uncanny ability decade, the best center in the world from the wing, Boris Diaw, a nightly absurd. The good: you’ve got to love a to finish at the rim. Watch him when will be named “Yao” instead of “Shaq.” triple-double threat, and Raja Bell, commercial that has Jimmy Johnson, he decides to drive to the basket—he’s Despite still being an immovable who buries threes all day. And we Michael Vick, Matt Leinart, Steve Young like a charging locomotive that can’t be object in the paint, Shaq has lost the haven’t even mentioned Amare yet. If and more football superstars than you stopped. And considering he doesn’t speed and explosiveness that made you are a sports fan, you will appreci- can shake a stick at, all in the same turn 22 until the end of December, it him the most dominant player in the ate the unselfish style and play of the ad campaign. Even better, there’s no appears that the sky is truly the limit. game, and averaged fewer than ten Suns. appearance by Payton Manning, the Second billing on the list goes to rebounds a game last year for the first And what about Isiah Thomas’ fare- reigning NFL media whore. Dwyane Wade, the first big-timer time in his career. Yao Ming, on the well tour with the New York Knicks? The two best parts of the commer- from the ‘03 Draft to win a ring (sorry, other hand, went on a tear after the This is undoubtedly his last season cial: legendary coach Don Shula’s pre- Darko). Wade led the Miami Heat to All-Star break before injuring his foot, with the team, and after ruining the game pep talk to the team (“Somebody’s their first title in franchise history last and at only 26, seems ready to wrestle CBA, leading a loaded young Pacers gonna get their first loss here tonight, year, driving into the paint at will dur- the title from Shaq. The best big man team to underachievement, and now and it’s not gonna be us; is it?”), and the ing the Finals, and taking advantage of in the game is now the 7’6” giant from keeping the Knicks out of contention final scene when LaDainian Tomlinson the referees’ quick whistle. Wade was Beijing. until at least the end of this decade, tosses a Hail Mary, only to have the second among all guards in free-throw For the first time in over ten sea- this may be the last time you can enjoy mascot remove its hawk head to reveal attempts per field-goal attempt (0.57) sons, the LA Clippers finished ahead Isiah in the NBA. Don’t miss it; he’ll be Lee Corso looking on in awe. Brilliant. last season, and was fifth in the league of the LA Lakers last year, and finished gone before you know it. Here, however, is the ad’s major fault. in total free-throw attempts. And as above .500 for only the second time And finally, you should watch the How does a team stacked with pro- with LeBron, with Wade only turning since 1980. This year, the Battle for Los NBA this year because you never fessional players find itself down 14-10 25 in January, there’s a lot left for this Angeles should be just as exciting, as know what’s going to happen. Miami, and forced to throw a Hail Mary against young man to show. Elton Brand, Sam Cassell and the Clips Dallas, Detroit, Phoenix, San Antonio, an opposing high school team? On top Rather than just going down a list aim to once again claim victory over Cleveland, and any other number of of the most exciting and entertaining the Kobe Bryant Show featuring Lamar teams can win it all this year if every- see BAULD, page 17 young players in the NBA (and there Odom, as the best team in the Staples thing falls into place. You don’t want to are plenty), let’s group together all the Center. miss this season as everything unfolds, “young guns” throughout the league Also providing excitement on the as the only guarantee is this: if you Andrew Bauld is a senior majoring in — Carmelo Anthony, Chris Paul, Chris West Coast is the addictive play of watch the NBA this year, you won’t be English and political science. He can be Bosh, Dwight Howard and Josh Smith, the Phoenix Suns. Watch Steve Nash, disappointed. reached at [email protected].

Games of the Week LOOKING BACK (OCT. 26 - NOV. 1) | WOMEN’S SOCCER: BATES 2, TUFTS 1 (OT)

This rivalry’s got roots. In the fi fth straight one-goal decision between the two teams, with three coming in overtime, the Bates Bobcats ended the Jumbos’ hopes of a NESCAC crown for the second consecutive year, bouncing them from the NESCAC Tournament with a 2-1 overtime win. The Bobcats got two goals from senior Mary Bucci to down Tufts in a heart-stopping overtime thriller at Bello Field that was eerily similar to the 2005 postseason meeting between the two, in which the Bobcats topped the Jumbos 2-1 in overtime in the NESCAC Championship game. Before Sunday, the last two wins in this storied rivalry had gone to the Jumbos, who ended Bates’ 2005 season in the NCAA Tournament and beat the Bobcats on Homecoming Weekend 2006. On Saturday, 45 mph winds dictated play. With the wind at their backs, the Bobcats had the clear advantage in corner kicks (8-3) and shots (10-2) in the fi rst frame. And they were rewarded when Bucci notched her fi rst goal only eight minutes into the half. The reverse was true for Tufts in the second half, as they got a goal from sophomore Lauren Fedore late in the game after controlling the half in shots (15-0) and corners (6-0). Yet, Bates won the coin toss in the overtime period, and with the help of the winds, Bucci lofted a shot to the corner to beat goalie Annie Ross and give Bates the victory. Now Tufts must wait for the right scenarios and a little sympathy from the NCAA selection committee to see if it gets an at- large bid to the NCAA Tournament. Bates moves on to face top-seeded Amherst (11-1-1, 7-0-1 NESCAC), which had a fi rst-round bye and will bring rested legs to Saturday’s semifi nal match-up. JEFF CHEN/TUFTS DAILY

LOOKING AHEAD (NOV. 2 - NOV. 9) | NFL: NEW ENGLAND VS. INDIANAPOLIS

The two top quarterbacks in the NFL will do battle this Sunday night in Foxboro as Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts visit hostile territory once again to take on the Tom Brady and the New England Patriots. Manning and the 7-0 Colts come into town once again touted as the best team in football after putting up 34 points on the league’s best defense last weekend in Denver. Manning threw for 345 yards, completing 32 of 39 attempts with three touchdowns. He is the highest-rated passer in the NFL with a 108.0 rating and is second in passing yards. Brady is also having a strong season, even after losing Deion Branch to the Seahawks. Since a frustrating Week 3 loss to Denver, the Pats have won four straight, the latest being Monday’s 31-7 drudging of the Vikings in the Metrodome. Brady bested Manning, throwing for 372 yards and four touchdowns on 29-of-43 passing. Tom Terrific’s quarterback rating has picked up each week to 92.2, despite inexperienced receivers Chad Jackson and Doug Gabriel. Manning got the best of Brady last season, as the Colts came into Foxboro and threw for 321 yards and three touch- downs, winning 40-21. But while the Colts are perfect this season, they are without running back Edgerrin James this season and find their run defense weakened after losing defensive end Corey Simon. The Patriots still have running back Corey Dillon and have found a star in the making in Laurence Maroney. The two backs could be the difference makers in a battle of quar- MATT DETRICH/MCT terbacks on Sunday under the lights. 20 INSIDE Inside the NBA 19 You Can’t Steal First 19 Sports Inside the NHL 18 THE TUFTS DAILY Thursday, November 2, 2006

FIELD HOCKEY As Boston mourns a sports legend, Tufts Jumbos hoping Middlebury remembers Red Auerbach sequel has a happier ending

BY LIZ HOFFMAN off from practice. This intense condi- Daily Editorial Board tioning has showed in the field, like last weekend, when the Jumbos played two If the past two weeks in NESCAC field NESCAC games separated by just 21 hockey have proven anything, it’s that hours. it’s hard to beat the same team twice. “I’m really impressed with our fit- In first-round tournament action on ness,” Watkins said. “Tina has us run- Sunday, sixth-seeded Amherst got some ning in between games when we have a payback for a 5-1 beating at the hands day off, and it really showed [last week- of Williams the day before, rebound- end].” ing with a 1-0 win in Williamstown. In At stake on Saturday is a first-ever the other two first-round games, Tufts berth in the NESCAC finals for the reversed its regular-season fortunes Jumbos, which would go a long way with a 2-1 win over Trinity, and second- towards their NCAA aspirations. The seeded Middlebury barely survived a team failed to crack the national rank- late-game surge from a Wesleyan team ings on Monday, despite an 11-4 mark looking to avenge a 1-0 regular-season and wins over several nationally ranked loss. teams, and this weekend is a final The Jumbos are hoping that trend chance to grab some national attention. holds on Saturday when they get anoth- Bowdoin, Middlebury and Williams — er crack at No. 2-seed Middlebury in ranked in the top 10 most of the season the NESCAC Semifinals. In the teams’ — are virtually guaranteed a bid, and COURTESY TUFTS ATHLETICS regular-season match-up on Sept. 16, making room for a fourth league team Then-Director of Athletics Rocky Carzo lights up Red Auerbach’s signature cigar after the Panthers scored three goals in the is a tough task. Auerbach was honored with the first-ever Tufts Athletics Distinguished Acheivement final nine minutes to erase a one-goal “I think we have to win the whole Award in 1987. Tufts lead and steal a 3-1 decision. thing this weekend,” McDavitt said. “We “I’m wicked excited to play probably have one too many losses [for On Saturday, the man who built the Boston Celtics passed away. Middlebury, because I think the reason an at-large bid]. Plus I feel like it’s hard Arnold “Red” Auerbach led the Celtics to nine NBA Championships in 10 years we lost to them was a fitness thing,” to get so many NESCAC teams in.” between 1956 and 1966 and remained with the team as either general manager or coach Tina McDavitt said. “We played Saturday’s game pits the league’s two president from 1966 until his death. He was responsible for bringing legends such as Bill awesome field hockey for 60 minutes, most balanced offenses against each Russell, John Havlicek and Larry Bird to the Celtics. But more than just the championships and then in the last 10 minutes, we just other. Tufts and Middlebury are the only and champions, Auerbach remained a pillar of integrity for the entire game of basketball. died.” two teams to have four scorers on the A pioneer in racial equality, Auerbach drafted the first black player in the NBA draft, Since then, the team has upped its ran the first all-black starting five and appointed Russell his successor, making him the first workouts, doing fitness runs on days see FIELD HOCKEY, page 17 black coach of a professional sports team. This vision and fearlessness made Auerbach a perfect match for the Distinguished Achievement Award, initiated by then-Director of Athletics Rocky Carzo in 1987 to recog- ATHLETE PROFILE nize outstanding accomplishments in the world of sports and to make a name for Tufts Athletics in the surrounding community. The two men met through a mutual acquaintance, and their old-school personalities and philosophies made an instant connection. Carzo went to a Celtics practice where he asked Auerbach to be the award’s inaugural recipient. Auerbach’s larger than life spirit, his drive and determination, and his ability to win defined the Boston Celtics dynasty for over a half-century. He may be gone, but the char- acter he instilled will never be forgotten in Boston. — by Andrew Bauld

INSIDE NESCAC VOLLEYBALL Surprising end to season sets up tight tournament field in the NESCAC

J EREMY STRAUSS NESCAC had slightly more positive views of Daily Staff Writer the seedings. “I’m pretty happy where we ended up,” Several NESCAC volleyball teams made Conn. College coach Joshua Edmed said. the most of their last regular-season week- “Looking at the beginning of the year, we end, and once the dust cleared, shuffling in came into the season with an extremely JEFF CHEN/TUFTS DAILY the middle of the league rankings made for young team, and we didn’t know how that The McCooeys, freshman Meghan and senior Sean, are making Tufts tennis a family affair. some surprising tournament seeds. would pan out. The girls came together pret- Heading into the last weekend of the ty well. It’s unfortunate that we got fifth, but Sibling rivalry extends beyond the home regular season, Tufts needed wins against we’re happy to be where we are.” both Hamilton and Williams to clinch a sec- “I think going in as a second seed definitely McCooey kids share their experiences on the courts ond-place seed in the NESCAC tournament. gives you confidence,” Wesleyan coach Gale But the Jumbos split the two games, defeat- Lackey said. “We changed the tie-breaking BY THOMAS EAGER to it pretty well in the beginning, so we ing Hamilton 3-0 but falling to frontrunner system this year, but we’re definitely happy.” Daily Editorial Board stuck with it and continued on. We start- Williams 3-0, and opened the door for some At 6 p.m. on Friday night, No. 1 Williams ed off with lessons right away to get all last-second place-changing. will play No. 8 Middlebury, and second- As anyone with brothers or sisters can the fundamentals down early and before Unfortunately for the Jumbos, Amherst, seeded Wesleyan will square off against No. attest, sibling rivalry almost always plays we could develop bad habits.” Wesleyan and Conn. College each swept 7 Bowdoin. Williams’ domination of the con- into the family dynamic. It is not unusual Sean began playing at age four while their two NESCAC weekend opponents, ference this season gives the Ephs the imme- to find siblings participating in similar Meghan first took the court at five. While improving to 7-3 in the conference. The Tufts diate edge over Middlebury, and Wesleyan activities from childhood through high both credited their parents with giving loss to Williams dropped the Jumbos into a has already beaten Bowdoin once this sea- school, especially when it comes to ath- the initial push toward tennis, neither four-way 7-3 deadlock that was broken by son. Although Bowdoin has lost its last four letics. parent played seriously. individual team records against the other matches, the Polar Bears ended the 2006 But for the McCooeys, senior Sean “Our dad played in high school, where three teams and overall season wins. campaign just two wins shy of their best McCooey and freshman Meghan, the we both went to high school at Mount St. Following official tie-breaking procedure, record in team history, which should make similarities go further than high school. Charles [Academy] in Rhode Island, and Wesleyan placed second, Amherst third, for an interesting match-up. Both compete as starting members of the our mom never played competitively but Tufts fourth and Conn. College fifth, setting Following these two games, No. 3 Amherst men’s and women’s tennis teams at Tufts, got into it,” Sean said. “They just played up the Jumbos’ match-up with the Camels will face off against No. 6 Trinity, while four- with Sean as a tri-captain of the men’s recreationally, and on-and-off through in the first round of the NESCAC tourna- seed Tufts goes head-to-head with five-seed squad and Meghan as the starting No. 2 the years they’ve both done leagues and ment on Friday night. Conn. College at 8 p.m. While Amherst singles player for the women. Both are stuff.” “I don’t think our team or our staff is boasts the better overall season record, also engineering students. “They weren’t big on tennis; they happy about where we ended up being Trinity ended its season on a nine-game The two learned the game of tennis played for fun so they figured ‘Hey, we’ll seeded,” Tufts coach Cora Thompson said. winning streak, including a NESCAC sweep from their parents, and both began devel- try our kids at it’,” Meghan added. “We “However, no matter what seed you are, you this past weekend and a 3-2 upset win over oping their skills from a young age. played other sports, too.” are going to have to play the best to be the the Lord Jeffs. “Our parents sort of played, and we In addition to tennis, Sean participated best. We plan on playing hard no matter who Tufts posted four more overall wins on the actually have a court at our house, so they in soccer, basketball, baseball and golf, we face.” year than Conn. College, but both finished started us early,” Meghan said. along with recreational snowboarding. While Thompson had every right to be the year with the same 7-3 NESCAC record. “They had us playing right when we less than thrilled as she watched a two-seed could start,” Sean said. “Both of us took see MCCOOEYS, page 18 slip between her fingers, coaches around the see VOLLEYBALL, page 17