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Mostly Sunny Read It First 60/36 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LXVI, NUMBER 35 Monday, October 28, 2013 TUFTSDAILY.COM Primary Source to restart publication b y Jo s h We i n e r said. “It gives the spotlight Daily Editorial Board to those whose voices aren’t otherwise heard, and that’s an The Primary Source, a stu- honorable goal.” dent journal designed to pro- Mikko Silliman, managing mote conservative thought, editor at the Primary Source, recently re-earned recognition said that the absence of such a from the Tufts Community platform for minority opinions Union (TCU) Judiciary and is on campus has already created looking to resume activity this a negative impact. He argued academic year. that many students who voted Last December, following on Oct. 9 for the school to divest backlash against the publica- its endowment from fossil fuel tion of a Christmas carol which companies may not have con- parodied the Panhellenic sidered or been informed of Council’s annual Take Back the possible consequences of the Night event, the Primary such a divestment. Source self-imposed suspen- “In a majority-liberal frame- sion from publishing. The work, you can’t advocate piece — a reprint accidentally against [divestment] and be copied and pasted from a 1991 taken seriously,” Silliman, a issue — was widely criticized senior, said. “The goal of the as mocking the issue of sex- Primary Source is to make dia- ual assault; in response, the logue on campus about the journal chose to discontinue substance, rather than about Evan Balmuth for the Tufts Daily its activity for the remainder the political association ... One hundred Medford and Somerville children participated in the annual Halloween on the Hill celebration, of the school year and was That’s not the reputation we’ve hosted by the Leonard Carmichael Society this Saturday. officially de-recognized by the had in the past, and we want TCU Judiciary in April. that to change.” When Austin Berg, current Berg said that his efforts Local children celebrate editor-in-chief of the Primary to bring the Source back to Source, returned from a year of campus have been positive- studying abroad, he decided it ly received. The publication Halloween on campus was worthwhile to revamp the hosted a well-attended general publication and earn back its interest meeting, with many b y Ya n Zh a o Oppenheim, a junior, to join LCS. These extra volun- recognition, so as to promote students expressing interest Contributing Writer explained that the event not teers helped to ensure that the student debate and thought in contributing articles. Berg only celebrates Halloween, event ran smoothly. exchange, he said. also met with both the Office One hundred kids from the but also serves as a way for “A lot of dorms signed up “The Source has been of Campus Life and the TCU Medford and Somerville com- Tufts students to become more to do trick-or-treating, and around for 30 years and is an Judiciary, both of which sup- munities toured the Tufts cam- active members of the local we did outdoor group games important source of dialogue ported once again granting pus on Saturday to participate communities. Unlike many on the Residential Quad with for students whose views are in Leonard Carmichael Society’s student groups, which travel [Halloween on the Hill] vol- marginalized,” Berg, a senior, see SOURCE, page 2 (LCS) annual Halloween on the into Medford and Somerville to unteers,” she said. “They Hill event. become involved, Halloween organized kids and led group According to event coordina- on the Hill brings families games while the children tors Shoshana Oppenheim and onto campus. waited their turn to go in and Mengqi Sun, 60 student lead- According to Oppenheim, trick-or-treat. We had more Mural artist speaks ers led the groups of children this year many students and specific tasks for our floater to various activities around campus groups that have not volunteers.” the university, including face- participated in the past, such According to Oppenheim, painting, trick-or-treating as the Tufts University Alumni she and Sun have been plan- and a performance from Tufts Association and Active Citizen b y Me l i s s a Ma n d e l b a u m work is on display outside the Traveling Treasure Trunk. of Tufts (ACT) Boston, decided see HALLOWEEN, page 2 Daily Editorial Board Mayer Campus Center for the remainder of the academic Graffiti artist Abby Andrews, school year, Montez said. known as ABBY TC5, spoke At the event, ABBY described aboutFriday about graffiti graffiti culture the challenges culture facing female graf- TCU Senate update and the inspiration behind fiti artists and the social dynam- The Tufts Community Union improvement of the univer- $3,019.50 to the International her work in a public talk at ics of a graffiti painting crew. (TCU) Senate last night hosted sity’s sexual misconduct task- Club and $6,030 to the Vagina the Aidekman Arts Center “As a female graffiti artist, I its weekly meeting in the Sophia force and the development of Monologues. Alumnae Lounge. think I’m somewhat resented Gordon Multipurpose Room. a transportation taskforce. Senior Jon Jacques of the According to Assistant since I might get more atten- The meeting began with The TCU Treasury then TCU Judiciary next announced Professor of Dance and Drama tion than some of the males senators detailing their indi- introduced several visiting three groups that had been Noe Montez, the department that are more talented ... I’m vidual projects, including members of the Tufts Queer newly recognized. These invited ABBY in affiliation with seen as somewhat of a rarity campus beautification proj- Straight Alliance (QSA), who were iGEM, a synthetic biol- their production of “Welcome as a female graffiti artist,” ects, establishing a student- requested financial backing ogy group, as well as two to Arroyo’s,” which ran from she said. run bar and funding commu- for a planned trip to Kansas consulting groups called 180 Oct. 17 through Oct. 26. After rumors spread about nity service trips for interna- City, Mo., where a confer- Degrees Consulting and the Montez, along with the Tufts another female artist named tional students. ence on bisexuality, featuring Tufts Consulting Collective. University Art Gallery, also Lady Pink, ABBY decided to Senators also discussed scholar Robyn Ochs, will be During the closing commissioned ABBY to cre- never paint alone with a male projects such as granting stu- held from Feb. 7 to Feb. 9. announcements, the Senate ate a mural, titled “Summer friend, she said. dents parking passes near the The Allocations Board hon- announced that the Pan- in New York,” to represent “It really resonated with gym, creating a tennis rack- ored the request, but the African Alliance will host its the themes of “Welcome to me that I’m a little bit dif- et-rental system, revamping Senate chose to allow only annual Black Solidarity Day Arroyo’s.” ferent from the guys in that voter registration amongst the six QSA members to attend from noon to 1:15 p.m. on “The play draws on so many I have to be really conscious student body and establishing the conference due to finite the lower patio of the Mayer elements of hip-hop culture, of my reputation,” she said. a centralized database of local resources. Campus Center on Nov. 4. including graffiti,” Montez “I’m hanging out with 90 per- landlords to help students The Senate granted $2,868 said. “It was important to me cent males so there’s bound secure off-campus housing. to QSA, $300 to Tufts Financial to bring a female graffiti artist to be crushes and flirtations. TCU President and senior Group, $516 to Beyond the because the character at the I have to be very conscious of Joe Thibodeau described his Light, $945 to Association for center of the play is a female that and keep my relationships own projects, including the Computing Machinary at Tufts, —by Josh Weiner graffiti artist.” A reproduction of ABBY’s see GRAFFITI, page 2

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Final Snyder lecture A powerful plot and News 1 Op-Ed 9 ignites controversy stunning performanc- and debate. es warrant praise for Features 3 Comics 10 ‘12 Years a Slave.’ Arts & Living 5Classifieds 11 Editorial | Op-Ed 8 Sports Back

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Visiting the Hill Student volun- this week teers lead activi- MONDAY Lunch and Learn with Rob Romasco ties on campus Details: President of AARP Robert Romasco will speak about health care HALLOWEEN reform and its effect on students. continued from page 1 When and Where: 12:00 p.m. to 1:15 ning the event since mid-September. p.m.; Lincoln Filene Center Rabb Room Much of their planning involves commu- Sponsors: Student Health Organizing nicating with the local school system. Coalition, AARP and the Jonathan “We connect with the kids by distribut- M. Tisch College of Citizenship and ing permission slips to Medford elemen- Public Service tary schools, and the Somerville super- intendent’s office spreads the news by TUESDAY sending the permission slips to school Lyon & Bendheim Alumni Lecture principals and advertising using social Details: Jonathan Greenblatt (LA ‘92) media, as well as a community newslet- will speak about his experience as a spe- ter,” Oppenheim said. cial assistant to President Barack Obama Most of the student volunteers from and as director of the Office of Social the university are recruited through Innovation and Civic Participation. Facebook, she added. Oppenheim and When and Where: 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 Sun also reached out to clubs, which usu- p.m.; 51 Winthrop St. ally plan their own activities. Sponsors: Tufts University Alumni Sofia Adams / The Tufts Daily Both coordinators were very happy with Association and the Tufts Gordon Institute Abby TC5, creator of the ‘Summer in New York’ mural displayed outside the Mayer the volunteers’ skill with the children. Campus Center, spoke on Friday about her experience as a graffiti artist. The Medieval Salento: Art and Identity “We were amazed by the level of enthu- in Southern Italy siasm and energy all of our volunteers Details: Research Fellow at the Pontifical ABBY TC5 speaks about issues of brought to the event and to the kids, Institute of Medieval Studies in Toronto whether they were a group leader, from a Linda Safran will host “A Tomosso campus group or facilitating other activi- Lecture.” ties like trick-or-treating or group games,” When and Where: 6:00 p.m to 7:00 Oppenheim said. p.m.; Granoff Music Center GRAFFITI fire hydrants. This year, group leaders met in the Sponsor: Department of Art and Art History continued from page 1 “Fire hydrants breaking open has lounge of Carmichael Hall around 9 a.m. very clean.” always been something traditional The coordinators distributed candies and WEDNESDAY gender,ABBY described class the beginnings among of in Newgraffiti York,” she artists said. “As illegal snacks and assigned children to student Journey Lines: Authentic Leadership her career, saying she began creating as it is, we always treated it like it’s leaders. Kids in costumes, all between Lessons from Accenture’s Public graffiti during her years at high school. Disneyland.” the ages of five and eight, began to arrive Practice “I got started as a graffiti artist by Right now, ABBY is working on around 9:30 a.m. with their parents. Details: Managing Director of Human being an angry teen,” she said. “Love and the Gun,” a piece which “We are super busy in the morning,” Services Programs at Accenture Martin To do her art, ABBY learned to uses genuine graffiti letters to form Sun, a sophomore, said. Rodgers will speak. Students are asked to take the last train of the day to the images. This technique is something Oppenheim said that around 180 kids RSVP and arrive in business casual dress. layup, where the trains are stored off she says has never been done before. signed up for the event and a hundred When and Where: 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 the tracks. “I’m tired of seeing graffiti used the showed up. The event ran until 3 p.m. p.m.; Mugar Hall “I tried to go home [to Queens] as same way,” she said. “I want to push Neha Bhatia, a volunteer for the event, Sponsor: Institute for Business in the late as possible since the city pre- the envelope a little bit ... I really said she enjoyed leading the children. Global Context sented limited freedom,” she said. want to take real graffiti letters with- “I love playing with the kids,” Bhatia, a Today, with her crew known as The out bastardizing them too far.” freshman, said. “I can feel they love this FRIDAY Cool Five (TC5), ABBY paints with Despite the connection between event as they run around everywhere Reproductive Justice with Lunch from some of the same artists she worked hip hop and graffiti in “Welcome excitedly with big smiles on their faces.” Oasis and Guest Speakers Michelle with as a teen. At the same time, she to Arroyo’s,” ABBY does not believe Oppenheim said she considered the Bowdler and Ariel Watriss has immersed herself in the online there is an inherent link between hip event a great success. Details: Nurse practitioner Ariel Watriss graffiti artist community. hop and graffiti, as her peers do not “A lot of kids came out, and they loved as well as Senior Director of Health and Unlike the artists of ABBY’s past, prefer that type of music over other all of the games, arts and crafts and espe- Wellness Service at Tufts Michelle Bowdler many current graffiti artists tend to styles. She also explained that many cially the Trunk show,” she said. “The will speak about birth control options for be wealthy, she said. different types of work could be con- group leaders are great with making sure students. “I actually think graffiti is becom- sidered graffiti. everyone in their group has fun and feels When and Where: 12:00 p.m. to 1:45 ing a rich kid’s hobby,” she said. “I don’t think you have to have included.” p.m.; 55 Talbot Ave. “It seems like poorer kids aren’t it a certain skill level or use certain Bhatia agreed, saying that she hopes to Sponsor: The Women’s Center in the way that we were. It’s very instruments to be a graffiti artist,” participate again next year. expensive.” she said. “If it’s illegal and it’s on a “I had a great time with the kids,” she In “Summer in New York”, ABBY surface that doesn’t belong to you said. “I really want to thank LCS for giv- —compiled by the Tufts Daily News incorporated timeless elements of and it’s being done without permis- ing us the opportunity to celebrate the Department her New York childhood, including sion, it’s graffiti.” Halloween in such a special way.”

Primary Source hopes to obtain funding for print publication SOURCE Silliman reiterated Berg’s continued from page 1 view, explaining that the Source recognition to the Source. hopes to break from its past. Jon Jacques, chair of the “We’re starting from scratch,” TCU Judiciary, said he was Silliman said. “Everyone on encouraged by the Source’s the staff is fresh, so none of general status as a pro-debate that baggage really pertains institution. anymore.” “The Judiciary as a whole felt Berg said the Source will it was a highly necessary thing publish fewer satirical pieces, to have on campus,” Jacques, a given that they tend to provoke senior, said. “No other mouth- a disproportionate amount piece exists on campus for stu- of controversy, and instead dents with alternate viewpoints. focus on more serious articles Anyone from any sort of beliefs designed to generate sociopo- [should be able to] express those litical debate. beliefs, political or otherwise ... Berg noted that, at the and the majority of TCUJ kind moment, the Source’s primary of agreed with that.” objective is to secure funding Berg emphasized that the from the TCU Senate. Coming Source does not condone out of its de-recognition, the insensitive content and will journal currently has the status not publish purposefully of a new on-campus organiza- insulting material like its Take tion, meaning that its annual Back the Night piece or its funding is limited to $1,000. 2006 Christmas carol titled “O’ Berg estimated that it would Come All Ye Black Folk.” require $11,000-$12,000 for the “There should be no excuse journal to be published on a for publishing things that spe- regular basis, meaning once or cifically seek to harm people,” twice a month throughout the Caroline Geiling / The Tufts Daily Berg said. “I and everyone on school year, as it has before. He The Tufts Community Union Judiciary recently re-recognized conservative student journal the Primary Source the editorial board denounce said he will negotiate with the after the publication’s self-imposed suspension last winter. those pieces and that Christmas Senate for additional funding carol. Hurtful voices should and will also work to improve absolutely be discouraged. the Source’s website. the population at Tufts reads Jacques believes that with quickly they can get funding,” ... But I would implore [the “What’s most likely is that, most of their news online and enough fundraising, the Jacques said. “What I antici- school] to not denounce an this year, we’ll be published that, through social media, the Source will be eventually be pate, if they do get funding, [is entire point of view because of only online,” Silliman said. articles might be able to reach able to resume its former rate that] they will get on their feet past editorial management of “For us, that’s not such a ter- a broader audience than they of print production. and get things rolling. It’d be this publication.” rible thing. We feel most of might in print.” “It really depends on how really great to see that.” 3

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ho remembers all the way back to those first few days of classes? If we all strain our brains and wrinkle our fore- Wheads enough, I’m confident we’ll be able to conjure up some memories. Like how the campus was still drenched in those last golden rays of summer. How laughter and pleasant conversation rang through the halls. Or how students walked to class with a spring in their step, fueled by an insatiable hunger for knowledge. Those are the days fondly referred to as “syl- labus week,” when, reunited with friends and happily released into total freedom, students eagerly anticipate a semester of engaging classes and plenty of free time. Unfortunately, at this point syllabus Nick Pfosi / The Tufts Daily week is such a distant memory that it The 17th and last lecture in the Richard E. Snyder Lecture Series, featuring Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, sparked controversy could easily be mistaken for a piece of around campus. complete fiction. Now, Jumbos clutch their jackets tight against the first cold front of the year, muffled sobs and regretful lamentations echo through Tisch and it is with heavy hearts that students drag themselves to class (if at all). Free time is not just scarce but extinct. And, suffice to say, many stu- dents’ burn to learn (ha, ha) has been b y Ke n d a l l To d d more Sam Berzok, a member of Tufts end with Scalia’s lecture, but Monaco dampened, if not totally extinguished. In finalContributing Snyder Writer Democrats. lecture, Scaliaexpressed provokes appreciation for everything One of Tufts’ (many) peculiarities is its “I wasn’t particularly thrilled to hear the series has brought to Tufts and noted penchant for a midterm season, rather When Supreme Court Justice people say that he should not have come that the university will look to continue than a midterm week. That is, there is civicAntonin Scalia dialogue arrived on Oct. 2 to give onat all,” Berzokcampus said. “That’s just being this type of discourse on campus. no overlying schedule for class struc- the 17th and final Richard E. Snyder exclusive and not very open-minded “While the Snyder Lectures have ture. Courses can be designed with one President’s Lecture, campus was as to how our current longest-serving concluded, Tufts remains commit- midterm, two midterms, three big exams already in an uproar over the guest. Supreme Court Justice [views] things.” ted to continuing to foster a robust or basket-weaving competitions every Students, equipped with chants and “I don’t ask people to agree with exchange of ideas on campus,” other Thursday — it’s really left up to signs, assembled outside the Gantcher [Scalia], but I do think that it’s impor- Monaco said. “We will be consider- the professor’s discretion. This results Center to protest the university’s selec- tant for this campus to have a lot of ing additional opportunities to spark in a drawn-out midterm season rather tion of Scalia as the speaker. A teach-in different perspectives represented,” important conversations about criti- than a midterm week, which is some- was scheduled for after the lecture, Glaser added. “Even if you’re opposed cal social, intellectual and political what like slowly removing a band-aid focusing on Scalia’s originalism and to that point of view, you can learn concerns on campus.” instead of ripping it off and exactly like his key role in the Supreme Court’s from it.” This emphasis on the exchange of being stabbed 50 times á la Julius Caesar decision to strike down Section 4 of the According to Glaser, the Snyder ideas is one point that the adminis- instead of a nice, quick decapitation. 1965 Voting Rights Act this summer. lecture series is designed to spark tration and many students agree on. Although a little counterintuitive, “[Scalia] is an immensely con- thoughtful debate. Established in 2004 Berzok believes that the Snyder series midterm season is, in many ways, worse troversial figure,” sophomore Greer by a gift from former Simon & Schuster has generated dialogue about one of than finals week. And I’m not just talking Clem, executive board member of the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Tufts’ most important guiding prin- about the obvious fact that our torture Institute for Political Citizenship (IPC), Richard E. Snyder (A ’55), the series ciples: active citizenship. is prolonged several extra weeks. During said. “Our protests actively reflected has brought 16 other prominent “For a university that really prides finals week, it becomes not only socially the way that one should [protest], in a speakers to campus, including author [itself] on promoting active citizen- acceptable but is, in fact, expected that very intellectual and peaceful way.” Salman Rushdie, psychologist Daniel ship, [the Snyder Lecture] exposes a we forego irritating, time-consuming James Glaser, dean of academ- Kahneman and American Civil Liberties larger group of students to the civic things society normally requires of us, ic affairs for the School of Arts and Union Director Anthony Romero. dialogue currently going on in this like changing out of pajamas, brushing Sciences and professor of political The series, which has stayed true country,” Berzok said. “The meta- our hair or applying deodorant. science, was glad to see what he called to Snyder’s goal of spurring discus- aspect of bringing the community But these time-saving (although, healthy campus activism surrounding sion about contemporary issues, has together to be a part of this dialogue admittedly, less-than-sanitary) hab- the lecture. concluded a decade later, according to is very important.” its are frowned upon during midterms “One of the protestors said to me, University President Anthony Monaco. With all of the controversy, it is easy season, since it is so much longer. ‘Oh, I didn’t think you’d be happy “Encouraging honest dialogue on to see how the Snyder lectures have Objectively, I suppose this is a good with us,’” he said. “I think it’s great. important issues of our time is very impacted the Tufts campus. Although thing, or else we’d spend the vast major- Absolutely, let’s have a protest; let’s much in keeping with Tufts tradition Glaser noted that not every lecture ity of each semester as a very unattract- have people stating their opinions and values, and the Snyder Lecturers attracted as much interest or atten- ive, slightly smelly student body. But with posters and chants ... That’s what were among many speakers whose tion as Scalia’s did, he believes the that doesn’t mean I have to like it. a university is about.” ideas inspired spirited discussion and Snyder Lecture Series has had a posi- Another feature of finals week that we This summer, the Supreme Court, rigorous questions,” Monaco told the tive influence on the level of civic miss out on during midterms season is the in a split vote of 5-4, eliminated the Daily in an email. awareness at Tufts. feeling of commiseration. Whoever said part of the Voting Rights Act that per- Glaser said that Snyder also hoped Glaser was also impressed with the “misery loves company” has never spo- mitted the federal government to pre- to meaningfully engage students out- student body’s willingness to partici- ken truer. Instead of being able to assume approve voting law revisions in sev- side of the lecture itself. pate in these kinds of conversations. that everyone else is as miserable and eral states, mostly in the South. The “When Mr. Snyder made the gift, he “Columbia [University] had [for- cranky as you are, during midterm sea- decision allowed Texas to move for- said, ‘I don’t want somebody to swoop mer Iranian President Mahmoud] son you have to put up with your cheery ward with a voting identification law, in, give a big lecture, and swoop out; Ahmadinejad speak a few years ago. friends who just finished two exams and which was promptly challenged by the I want this person to engage with our That was a controversial speaker,” he have two weeks free, whereas you’ve Justice Department, on the grounds students,’” Glaser said. said. “Our students said, ‘Why can’t got three in the next two days. There’s that it could suppress voting rights for This goal has been met as often as we have somebody like that?’ Not that also the added hassle of having to ask, minorities. possible, Glaser said, and this year a I’m advocating bringing Ahmadinejad “so what’s this week like for you?” upon Scalia joined the majority opinion, selected group of students was able to to Tufts, but you know, there’s some- meeting someone for Monday lunch; this along with Chief Justice John Roberts interact with Scalia both before and thing about bringing these interest- is a question carefully designed to assess and Justices Samuel Alito, Anthony after the lecture. ing, provocative speakers to campus.” your friend’s mental state and therefore Kennedy and Clarence Thomas. Clem was enthusiastic about her Clem and Berzok agreed that the the quality of the conversation you’re “Our country has changed. While opportunity to attend a pre-lecture protests on campus were intellectual about to enjoy (or regret). any racial discrimination in voting is question-and-answer session with and peaceful in nature. Both acknowl- This has been lovely and all — really, it too much, Congress must ensure that Scalia, as well as a post-lecture dinner edged that although Scalia’s conser- has — but midterm season is upon us, so the legislation it passes to remedy the with the speaker at the Gifford House. vative beliefs differ greatly from the I’ll just go stick my head back in my Orgo problem speaks to current conditions,” “[It] was an enormous honor,” she average liberal mindset at Tufts, stu- textbook, where it’s been glued all semes- Roberts said in the majority opinion. said. “I got to go to a Q-and-A with dents were respectful, civil and, for ter. See you in November! Some students, however, pointed Scalia before his lecture, see his lec- the most part, open to listening to his out that Scalia is an important politi- ture, have dinner at President Monaco’s perspective. cal voice that should be heard, regard- house with him and briefly interact “I enjoyed seeing them [the protes- Lex Erath is a sophomore who has not yet less of personal opposition to his poli- with him. It was very exciting.” tors] expressing their First Amendment declared a major. She can be reached at tics. Among these students is sopho- The Snyder series has come to an rights,” Berzok said. [email protected]. 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Advertisement Monday, October 28, 2013 5

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Movie Review Ryan Buell | This Week in Hip-Hop ‘12 Years a Slave’ is a powerful must-see The b y Da n O’Le a r y Daily Editorial Board Jay-Z

Every so often there is a film that crit- ics rush to proclaim as not only an out- paradox standing piece of work but a landmark in ay-Z is one of the most influential figures in hip-hop and pop culture. One of the 12 Years A Slave driving forces in hip-hop’s transition to the mainstream and a must-mention in Jany “greatest rapper of all-time” conversation, “Jay-Hova” has become a ubiquitous cultural Directed by Steve McQueen icon. His music and his presence have helped Starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fass- shape the evolution of hip-hop, establishing bender, Lupita Nyong’o long-lasting trends within the genre. Since his musical debut “Reasonable cinema. The buzz has been deafening for Doubt” in 1996, Jay has consistently contin- director Steve McQueen’s “12 Years a Slave” ued to achieve both commercial and critical since its screening at the 2013 Toronto success. “Reasonable Doubt” was a landmark International Film Festival in September. street album — eventually going platinum — Having drawn numerous comparisons to and became recognized as a seminal record “Schindler’s List” (1993) and already being in hip-hop history. Its successors — “In My hailed as a lock for Best Picture nomi- Lifetime, Vol. 1” (1997) and its sequel “Vol. 2 nee and even winner, the central question ... Hard Knock Life” (1998) — helped Jay to remains: does it live up to the hype? Courtesy Jaap Buitendijk / Fox Searchlight Pictures further transcend regional and street appeal, In nearly every aspect of the film, it’s a Chiwetel Ejiofor anchors ‘12 Years a Slave’ with his stunning performance as Solomon Northup. propelling him further into the limelight. “Vol. resounding “yes.” McQueen has delivered 2” debuted at number one on the Billboard a powerful film that takes an unflinch- it ruthlessly play out on the big screen is a film implies, Solomon spends quite some 200 and produced four singles — including ing look at the brutalities of slavery in the different experience altogether. time in slavery and McQueen deliberately the highly successful “Hard Knock Life (Ghetto Antebellum South, and while it is nowhere The film follows the life of (and is paces the film so that we witness the slow Anthem).” It is one of the 20 best-selling hip- near a pleasant viewing experience, it is an based on the memoir by) Solomon unraveling of Solomon’s life. He first loses hop albums of all time and drew unprec- essential one. Though “12 Years a Slave” is Northup (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black his name — and consequently, part of his edented mainstream attention to the genre. emotionally draining and will undoubtedly man from the North who is kidnapped in very identity — when entering the slave From there, Jay-Z continued carving leave many audience members shaken, Washington, D.C. in 1841 and sold into market. At every step along the way in his through the hip-hop scene, releasing suc- its uncompromising depiction of all the slavery in the South. Once a talented vio- journey, Solomon is constantly forced to cessful album after successful album. “The horrors associated with slavery forces us linist who was happily married with a change his actions and adapt to this hor- Blueprint” was released in 2001 and “The to take an honest look at this dark period family, Solomon is quickly stripped of rific social structure, shedding more of his Black Album” came out two years later: Both in American history. Here, there are no his former life. Ejiofor’s incredible perfor- previous life in order to survive. were heralded as instant classics, debuted at idyllic plantations and no benevolent slave mance drives home the emotional devas- Even the little details in McQueen’s por- number one and went on to achieve multi- owners — most viewers may have learned tation of a human being who has become platinum status. “Blueprint” alone changed about this era in history class, but seeing a piece of property. As the title of the see TWELVE, page 6 the entire hip-hop landscape. The album’s production relied on samples of old soul and jazz songs. Prior to “Blueprint,” sampling was TV Review Album Review an out-of-favor practice within hip-hop — today, it is a widely used technique that some artists have built their entire sound around. It’s English producer safe to say that Jay-Z truly laid “The Blueprint” for the future of hip-hop. Kwes delights with There can be no arguing his profound impact on the game — Jay has produced solo album ‘ilp.’ 13 number one albums, second only to The b y Ch r i s t o p h e r Ga r c i a Beatles. He brought hip-hop into the aver- Daily Staff Writer age American household. However, with such enormous success came certain nega- Every now and then, a musician tive implications. Jay proclaimed on “The emerges who has the ability to create Black Album” that he “dumbed down for my a fusion of diverse sounds with a fresh audience to double my dollars.” For Hova, this meant making his music accessible to ilp. the masses, beyond the traditional hip-hop fan base. He didn’t need lyrical complexity to make superb music. Unfortunately, this Kwes practice became standard for mainstream Warp Records hip-hop. “Dumbed down” hip-hop became the formula for success. This spawned the “dead” era of hip-hop in the mid-2000s — a and original twist. Such is the case with time when Soulja Boy and Chingy became producer turned solo-artist Kwes in his platinum-selling artists. Jay’s model was mim- debut album “ilp.” icked by less talented artists. Suddenly, the Floatjon via Wikimedia Commons The British Kwes first hit the scene only thing needed to achieve radio success Lizzy Caplan’s Virginia Johnson defies stereotypes of female characters. producing tracks for bands like the xx was a catchy beat and hook — lyricism took a and British rapper DELS. This attract- backseat to club anthems. ed the attention of Damon Albarn — The now-common practice of releasing ‘Masters of Sex’ delivers of Blur and Gorillaz fame — who hired an album every year originated in similar Kwes to produce “Kinshasha One- fashion. Jay produced an album every year Two” (2011), a collaborative album from 1996 to 2003 and achieved greater suc- complex female characters featuring many musicians from the cess with each release. Prior to him, most Democratic Republic of the Congo. artists (including Nas and Outkast) released b y La n c y Do w n s tionary — research on human sexu- This partnership between Kwes and albums every two years at most. Labels, seeing Daily Editorial Board ality starting in the 1950s. The show Albarn continued as both musicians Jay’s skyrocketing profits, began to encourage picks up at the beginning of this rela- worked on Bobby Womack’s newest yearly releases and constant visibility. This was Amid the flashy dramas and much- tionship when Dr. Masters (Michael and rather well received record, “The an unsustainable formula for the majority of hyped comedies that premiered this Sheen), a highly respected physician Bravest Man in the Universe” (2012). artists, ultimately leading to creative burnout. fall, a quieter, more adult show also at Washington University in St. Louis, Most recently, Kwes produced the From Lil Wayne to 50 Cent, countless artists hires single mother Johnson (Lizzy track “Who I Am” on Pusha-T’s “My saw their music suffer at the expense of regu- Masters of Sex Caplan) as his assistant. The two begin Name Is My Name” (2013). larity. This effect, combined with the “dumbed work on a secretive and controversial Despite this background, Kwes has down” trend, severely damaged the quality of study monitoring the effects of sex on set out to show that he is more than just hip-hop music for many years, and its ramifi- Starring Michael Sheen, Lizzy the human body. a producer. His solo album showcases cations are still pervasive today, if less so. “Masters” works well for many rea- his talent for creating sonic landscapes Ironically, despite all of his success and Caplan, Caitlin FitzGerald sons, one of which is its two lead actors. and crafting lyrics. Kwes’ melodies are achievements, Jay-Z has contributed to the Airs Sundays at 10 p.m. on Showtime Although hearing Sheen (who is British) oftentimes deceptively simple, drawing rise of several problems within hip-hop. He speak in a clipped American accent is listeners in almost hypnotically — and may be one of the best hip-hop artists of all debuted on the small screen — and initially disconcerting, it is refreshing it’s easy to discover even more intrica- time, but his influence has also had negative though it hasn’t received the same to see him helm a project of his own. He cies with every play. implications that are generally unrecognized. attention as other notable series like has spent much of his career delighting No single element of Kwes’ music In short, he is both the best and worst thing “Scandal” (2012-present) have, it is still in supporting roles — think “Midnight outweighs the other. He establishes that has ever happened to hip-hop. very much worth watching. in Paris” (2011) or his head scratching multi-layered rhythms by juxtaposing Showtime’s “Masters of Sex” is based turns in the “Twilight” films — and various melodies over a deep bass line on the true story of William Masters his fleshed out take on Dr. Masters or a simple drum pattern, and then Ryan Buell is a sophomore who has not and Virginia Johnson, who conducted yet declared a major. He can be reached at pioneering — and ultimately revolu- see MASTERS, page 6 see KWES, page 6 [email protected]. 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts & Living Monday, October 28, 2013 ‘12 Years’ delivers, lives up to hype TWELVE continued from page 5 trayal of the Antebellum South are extremely effective. While we expect the intense scenes of slave master brutality to be harrowing, the smaller moments and brief shots also wear us down. The cries of little children being separated from their mother at a slave auc- tion; the chilling shot of a character hang- ing from a noose in the background while business continues as usual on the planta- tion; the unnerving manner in which slave owners casually refer to slaves as property — all of these moments add up, creating a sense of dread and unease that wouldn’t feel out of place in a horror movie. Even a “sympathetic” character like Solomon’s first master, Ford (Benedict Cumberbatch), ultimately reveals a dark side. When he is forced to get rid of Solomon for his own safety, Ford chooses to trade him to a known cruel slave owner, rather than free him and incur a financial loss. This point is solidified by a conversation between Solomon and another slave — even kind-hearted people who willingly participate in a system where humans are considered property cannot be deemed honorable. These horrific experiences are anchored by Ejiofor’s portrayal of Solomon, who remains stoic even when faced with the bleakest situ- Courtesy Oscar Anjewierden / Flickr Creative Commons ations. Hoping to someday reunite with his The English producer turned solo-artist displays sophisticated electronic sensibilities on his debut album ‘ilp.’ family, Solomon has a dream that few other slaves possess and Ejiofor manages to blend that with an increasing weariness, a mix that Musical redundancies don’t hamper Kwes’ startling debut makes for a stunning performance. The entire KWES stripped-down beats). Yet, Kwes also Red Bull Music, Kwes hinted that his cast delivers emotionally resonating perfor- continued from page 5 incorporates elements from both tradi- chromesthesia was a major reason mances; Lupita Nyong’o stands out with a gut- adds his own soulful voice to the tracks. tional pop and lo-fi styles. In fact, Kwes why he loves music and his past wrenching turn as Patsey, a slave who feels Though he isn’t the best of singers, is at his best when he deconstructs album art on previous EPs has been both the wrath and affection of her master, Kwes’ lyrics give the songs an extra ele- typical pop elements and puts his own influenced by the colors he associ- Edwin Epps, played by Michael Fassbender. ment of emotion — most of the tracks spin on the music — as he does on ates with different notes. Fassbender takes what could easily have been deal with romance and love. the two strongest songs on the album, Nevertheless, not everything in a one-note character and instead delivers a The very core of “ilp.” is dedicated “B_shf_l” (a.k.a. Bashful) and “36.” Kwes’ debut album is so well pro- multi-faceted portrayal of evil — a man driven to the love Kwes’ grandparents shared. These tracks — along with the also duced. Shorter songs towards the by a range of twisted urges, who is self-delud- As a dedicatory line at the end of one strong “Rollerblades” and the sprawl- end of “ilp.,” such as “Parakeet” and ed beyond redemption. of the lead singles “36,” Kwes repeats ing, lengthy “Cablecar” — take elements “Chagall,” seem to be set too far adrift All of these elements combine to the phrase “I love you both.” This same from more experimental forms of music in their own spacey directions, mak- make “12 Years a Slave” a masterful film warmth permeates through all of the and combine them in a way that is both ing them feel disjointed from the rest that deserves almost all of its praise. tracks on his album. accessible and appealing, while still of the album. This detracts from the McQueen’s film is unforgiving and bru- It’s hard to describe exactly what maintaining their uniqueness. overall quality of the record and keeps tal, but given the dark period of history sort of music Kwes makes. His sound In Kwes’ case, his unique perspec- “ilp.” from being truly great. Yet, the it covers, it’s a necessary approach to a bears some resemblance to the work of tive on music might possibly emerge stronger tracks are enough to provide topic that cannot be ignored — and its Canadian R&B musician The Weeknd from his chromesthesia, a specific a grounded debut for the 25-year-old effects will stay with you long after the (minus the sexual predator persona), form of synesthesia that causes peo- understated British producer, who is credits roll. “12 Years a Slave” is not an as well as the minimalistic electronic ple to see varying colors emerge from clearly ready to take on the world with easy or enjoyable movie, but a powerful stylings of James Blake (but with fewer musical notes. In an interview with his new and innovative work. one that everyone should see.

Sheen, Caplan lead ‘Masters’ cast as real-life researchers MASTERS become both more obvious and continued from page 5 more necessary as her work with is a welcome change of pace. Dr. Masters progresses. Virginia With the newfound opportunity has challenged the system and to truly inhabit this role, Sheen has figured out how to survive as a brings intricate complexities and divorced mother in a man’s world. contradictions to his character. Caplan’s Virginia, along with Dr. Masters is at once prudish the show’s other female charac- and passionate, aggravating and ters, is somewhat of a revelation. sympathetic; he is a conservative For all of Sheen’s talent, he is and a liberal, a rule-breaker and sometimes overshadowed by his a teacher’s pet. As a physician, costars. The writers have written he is interested in studying sex, roles for women that are com- but not so much in having any plex and intriguing, all the while — or at least not with his wife. managing to stay away from Dr. Masters’ struggle to recon- stereotypes and tropes. There’s cile these conflicting elements Betty (Annaleigh Ashford), a of his character is noticeable yet prostitute and a lesbian who subtle, and Sheen skillfully cap- coerces Dr. Masters into giving tures the doctor’s dismay when her a job in exchange for allow- these tensions bubble up and ing him to conduct his study in out at inopportune moments. He the brothel. Masters’ wife Libby is great fun to watch — indeed, (Caitlin FitzGerald) appears to few actors can pull off judgmen- be the perfect ’50s housewife, tal looks with the same ferocity but her struggle to get pregnant and humor as Sheen. and fix her marriage within the The heart of the show, however, often-oppressive confines of her lies in Lizzy Caplan’s artful por- position are displayed with poi- trayal of Virginia. Best known for gnant intimacy. playing Janis Ian in “Mean Girls” For all its impressive writing (2004), Caplan is a far cry from and acting, however, “Masters that iconic role in “Masters of Sex.” of Sex” still has its shortcom- Outwardly, Virginia remains con- ings. The show spends more Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons ventional — her hair, clothes, man- time than can really be jus- Michael Sheen, who has previously been cast in supporting parts, is delightful to watch in a leading role. nerisms and job fit with the 1950s tified on Dr. Ethan Hass suburbia she lives in. However, (Nicholas D’Agosto), a young, in aimless and often uncom- ity considering the show’s title scenes with the buttoned-up below the surface, Virginia is a handsome OB/GYN who spe- fortable plotlines. D’Agosto is and subject matter. Although conservatism of the 1950s — rebel. As a twice-divorced mother cializes in misogyny and self- an engaging presence, and it’s these scenes are not exactly and this is where “Masters” of two young children whom she importance. He has a brief, a shame that his role hasn’t done poorly, oftentimes they really comes to life. It very raises alone, Virginia is easily the if not particularly interesting, been on par with the other feel forced — included simply much succeeds in portraying most sexually liberated charac- dalliance with Virginia in the characters on the show. to confirm the show’s already the tensions among characters ter on the show, and she doesn’t pilot, and the writers, seem- “Masters of Sex” also takes full blatant premise. as they work and live with each apologize for any of it. Instead, she ingly unsure of what to do advantage of being on premium To their credit, though, the other in a world increasing- is defiant and determined, profes- with his character after this cable with its frank depictions writers have done an excellent ly, and perhaps unexpectedly, sional and alluring — traits that romance ends, have stuck him of sex — an unsurprising real- job contrasting the show’s racy filled with contradictions. Monday, October 28, 2013 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Advertisement 7 8 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y editorial | op-ed Monday, October 28, 2013

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Emily Rourke Executive Layout Editor Adrian Lo Senior Layout Editor Emma Arnesty-Good Layout Editors Jen Betts Off the Hill | University of Colorado Boulder Shoshanna Kahne Daniel MacDonald Montana Miller Falcon Reese Reid Spagna Bring awareness to Breast Cancer Awareness Andrew Stephens Chelsea Stevens Maura McQuade Assistant Layout Editor Month Jamie Hoagland Executive Copy Editors Julia Russell b y So p h i e Ju n a k Month” or “Heart Disease Awareness Additionally, many of the compa- Anna Haugen Copy Editors CU Independent Adrienne Lange Month” (the leading causes of child death nies selling “breast cancer awareness” Drew Lewis and over all death in the United States, are still selling products infested with Annaick Miller Vidya Srinivasan October is Breast Cancer Awareness respectively). Each year in the United chemicals that have been proven to Marina Shtyrkov Month. Across the country you can States, 597,689 people die from various cause cancer. The pink ribbon alone Hadley Gibson Assistant Copy Editors Patrick Schulman find burly football players decked in forms of heart disease, and these rates has insurmountable carcinogens that Rachel Salzberg pink, buildings sporting breast cancer have only increased over the past 10 could be linked to cancer. I can’t help Tori Porter ribbons and pink cookies for sale, all years. However, instead of focusing the but feel that it is all a scam. to benefit breast cancer research. Now, socialized efforts of a “disease month” on I am not trying to downplay the harsh don’t get me wrong; I think it’s incred- the No. 1 killer, efforts are focused on a reality that is breast cancer. This disease Hamid Mansoor Executive Online Editor ible that supporting a good cause has disease that is falling in numbers. is still the No. 2 killer of women in the become so mainstream. But I can’t help What’s more, a majority of the proceeds United States annually, and nearly every- but wonder why it always has to be raised during Breast Cancer Awareness one (myself included) can rattle off one, BUSINESS about the boobs. Month never even go to researchers or if not more, acquaintances, family mem- Daphne Wu The fact of the matter is there are still patients but rather are used to fund other bers or friends that have been affected by Executive Business Director countless diseases going untreated because pink paraphernalia. Many companies this disease. I do not want the funding to of lack of knowledge about the ailments flaunt the pink ribbons and use this mar- go away. I wish that the funding would be Li Liang Receivables Manager and fewer viable options for treatment. keting tool to up-sell their products, but more universal and less of a marketing I will admit that there is a strong bias what some consumers don’t understand technique for companies and sponsors P.O. Box 53018, Medford, MA 02155 in my stance. As a childhood cancer sur- is that a good portion of these proceeds that don’t seem to care. It is always a good 617 627 3090 FAX 617 627 3910 [email protected] vivor, I find myself cringing at the relent- are “capped.” This means once a certain time to donate money to a positive cause; less following of this fad, and I still won- amount is reached, no more proceeds you don’t have to wrap yourself in pink der why there’s no “Leukemia Awareness from that product are given to the cause. tissue paper to do it.

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OP-ED Walt Laws-MacDonald | Some course considerations for mechanical Show Me The Money! engineers at Tufts Space b y Ro b e r t Ha y e s on the This article is meant to inform mechani- “cheap” cal engineering students at Tufts, particu- larly freshmen, as to some useful course options available to them. All information is given from the perspective of a Class of 2013 hat’s one small step for man, one giant graduate but should still be applicable. (This leap for mankind.” may change with changes in curriculum.) Neil Armstrong’s most famous words, First and foremost, if you are a freshman spoken over a crackled radio connec- mechanical engineer, then a great way to get tionT almost 240,000 miles above the earth, ahead is to take ES 7 — Thermodynamics ushered in a new age of exploration for the next spring. This is one of those options I world. The United States had “won” the space wish I were aware of back in 2009. Thermo is race, claiming the moon as its prize (because not an easy course. It is, however, required for America!) and setting the stage for decades of many engineering majors. By taking it now, space missions to the moon and beyond. you jumpstart your mechanical engineering Not even 45 years later, the country’s curi- degree, opening the way for Fluids next fall osity for space seems to have stalled. NASA and Heat Transfer the following spring. Your launched its last manned mission in 2011 and junior year schedule, which is harder than currently has no plans to put an American the first two years, is now open for an elective. into space again until at least the next decade. The material in Thermo will be more difficult The percentage of the federal budget spent than the other second through fourth semes- on the space program has steadily fallen ter classes, but the normal track has you since it peaked at over four percent in 1966. take these courses simultaneously with more The government now spends less than half a challenging fourth through sixth semester Kyra Sturgill / The Tufts Daily percent — about $17 billion — on NASA. classes. If nothing else in the article appeals Outside Washington, however, space has to you, seriously consider this option. in just about any career, and certainly for course switches between math and ME, but not fallen out of fashion. Alfonso Cuarón’s All engineers should consider taking your senior design projects. In addition to my suggestion is you take this through the space thriller “Gravity” (2013) has raked in COMP 11 — Intro to Computer Science at being useful, this is a really fun class! It has math department, as more material is cov- over $300 million worldwide, and astronomy some point. The chief reason is that you will a fairly low stress level and great support ered in greater depth (with far less fiddling courses at Tufts remain in high demand — likely be programming at some point in your from both the professor and classmates. The around with worked examples). although that may be due to Professor Lang’s career, and this course will give you a basic interactive nature of the class makes it a Finally, if and only if you are con- suave demeanor. understanding of the structure and content great way to meet other people from varying sidering doing more math-y things at Despite the successes of the Curiosity rover, of programs. Another good reason is that disciplines at Tufts. Tufts (like pursuing a major or minor Congress sees little value in the huge expen- Tufts offers really good courses and facilities, The rest of my advice is math-based (I got in mathematics), definitely take Abstract ditures required to keep NASA running. But as is evidenced by the explosion in computer a second major in applied math), but I’m Linear Algebra soon. This course forms a is the space race really dead? A look to the pri- science enrollment in recent years. It’s not aiming this toward all mechanical engineers. great foundation for proofs and supple- vate sector — where the best ideas come from that difficult a class for most. (Grades seem MATH 0087 — Mathematical Modeling ments differential equations. (It turns out — quickly reveals that the America’s quest to to fall into two categories — mostly As, and is a well-designed, fairly easy and certainly that all the properties of vector solutions touch the sky is far from over. a few Cs for those who don’t do the work or applicable class that one can take any fall from differential equations are universal The Ansari X Prize — which awarded $10 don’t understand the material.) Finally, if you semester. This course offers perspective on and can be considered in an abstract million to the first team to launch a manned happen to be a freshman, then you might approaching open-ended problems, and the sense — suddenly a lot of the mate- spacecraft twice within two weeks — began a be able to take this in lieu of ES 2, which is MATLAB experience you will gain is very valu- rial glossed over in differential equations new space race: the commercial space travel a huge plus. C++ is much more applicable able for later mechanical engineering cours- makes sense.) Most of the professors in race. This race has pushed wealthy entre- than VBA or MathCAD, and you will learn far es, such as ME 37 — Dynamics (required) the math department are great, but I have preneurs to invest millions of dollars in the more about programming in COMP 11. and ME 109 — Acoustics (not required but to give a special shout out to my math private space industry, launching dozens of In terms of fitting this into your degree highly recommended, especially if with Rob advisor, Professor Fulton Gonzalez. If he space startups that hope to put paying pas- sheets, COMP 11 qualifies as a foundation White). Mathematical Modeling is gener- is teaching this course, you would do well sengers into orbit within the next 10 years. elective. Furthermore, if you enjoy the class, ally taught by Scott MacLachlan or Misha to take it with him. Though many expeditions have — literally you can continue onto COMP 15 — Data Kilmer, both of whom are great teachers. This can also fit on your degree sheets — failed to get off the ground, the commer- Structure, which is equally useful, only slight- MATH 0151 / ME 0150 — Linear Partial as a foundation elective, since it’s a high- cial space race has already created several ly more challenging and can be counted as a Differential Equations has an awful sound- er-level math course. Content wise, the powerhouses, led by eccentric billionaires concentration elective (which is mighty use- ing name and is quite a difficult follow up course can reasonably be taken in lieu of and ex-NASA scientists. Richard Branson, ful for the Class of 2017, with the addition of to ordinary differential equations (ODEs). discrete mathematics, and if you are con- founder of the Virgin conglomerate, added a concentration elective to the degree sheet I took this during my third semester, and sidering the latter, I highly recommend Virgin Galactic to his list of brainchildren. in place of a foundation elective). it was the first real college course I took, this course instead. The material is more Virgin Galactic grew out of a joint venture Take DR 27 — Public Speaking at some with minimal in-classroom guidance and abstract, but linear algebra is a much created for the Ansari X Prize, garnering point in your Tufts career. Professor Deborah difficult problem sets. That being said, if you more interesting and useful course. funding from Microsoft co-chairman and bil- Cooney is one of the best teachers at the understood ODEs well, then it would not lionaire Paul Allen. Arguably the most visible university, in my opinion, and this class hurt to take this class. The material covered space venture — thanks in part to Branson’s will rid you of any stage fright you have. in MATH 151 does come up in higher level Robert Hayes graduated in 2013 with well-established persona — Virgin Galactic Furthermore, it will teach you to be aware as ME courses (most notably ES 8 — Fluids and a degree in mechanical engineering. has already announced that it will charge a speaker, and with this awareness will come ME 16 — Heat Transfer). What’s more, this He can be reached at Robert.Hayes@ $250,000 for space flight. As of August, the confidence and ability. You will use this skill is definitely a concentration elective. The alumni.tufts.edu. company had already sold over 600 tickets to wealthy individuals from Brangelina to Stephen Hawking. Off the Hill | University of Houston SpaceX — founded by former PayPal executive Elon Musk — has earned several NASA contracts for its work on space cargo, Weaponized sports undermines the original though it hopes to eventually send people into orbit as well. Musk, who more regularly makes the news as the CEO of Tesla Motors, hopes to land a mission on Mars within the diplomacy of friendly competition next 10 years. b y Em i l y Jo h n s o n that the Tunisian government recently the Tunisian government recalled the Though NASA remains active in the The Daily Cougar ordered tennis player Malek Jaziri to national taekwondo team after a match space industry, companies likes SpaceX refuse to play a match against Israeli against Israel. are attempting to do what NASA does on Countries can use sports as wonderful player Amir Weintraub. However, while Tunisia and Israel the cheap — again, using the term “cheap” tools of political diplomacy. Anybody who Jaziri’s brother and manager, Amir may not get along, Jaziri and Weintraub loosely. The Russian Federal Space Agency has ever watched “Forrest Gump” (1994) Jaziri, told the Agence France-Presse that have had a history of friendship. They has already employed some form of space has some knowledge of the practice: part “at the political level, [Malek] received an have known each other for years and tourism in its program, charging upwards of of the movie fictionalizes the American order not to play. It was an email from are members of the same tennis club in $20 million to wealthy executives for a ride ping-pong team being invited by their the Tunisian Tennis Federation, via the Paris. When the AFP contacted the club’s on one of their missions. Some of you may Chinese counterparts to visit the People’s national technical director.” He quoted owner, he cited Jaziri as the reason the remember the dismay our nation felt when Republic of China. This ping-pong team the email as saying, “After the meeting club recruited Weintraub. former ‘N Sync star Lance Bass was unable was the first group of Americans to enter at the Ministry of Youth and Sports with This incident conveys the message that to come up with the funds to send himself China since its communist takeover in Riadh Azaiez, I regret to inform you that people can get along despite disagree- into space. Though “cheaper” options, like 1949. This visit marked the beginning of you cannot play.” ments between their countries. This mes- a $75,000 “space gondola” have begun to “pingpong diplomacy,” and Time dubbed Jaziri did pull out of the match, citing sage rings especially true in the world appear, space tourism remains a hobby for it “the ping heard round the world.” a knee injury, but the Tunisian media of sports, where an opponent is simply the super rich. It’s the 21st century’s golf. “Pingpong diplomacy” began more painted this injury as a heroic act. The an opponent to play a match against, For now, enjoy the beautiful vistas that than 60 years ago, but it was not the only Tunisian Daily La Presse said that Jaziri’s not a representative of a political foe. Earth — at ground level — has to offer. instance of sports being used as diplo- withdrawal “won respect and preserved To use sports to bond with others is an macy. Every two years, nations come his honor,” and the newspaper deemed important tool which countries must use together, put aside political squabbles the injury a “diplomatic” act. in our increasingly global society, but to Walt Laws-MacDonald is a junior major- and compete in the Olympics. This his- Tunisia’s directive to Jaziri is not totally use sports as a weapon against another ing in quantitative economics. He can tory of sports having a positive diplo- out of the blue. The country has histori- country is not only unfair to the players, be reached at Walt.Laws_MacDonald@ matic effect is what makes it so upsetting cally supported Palestine, and in April, but to the very nature of sports. tufts.edu.

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Women’s Soccer What is continued from back the NESCAC playoffs begin, the Jumbos a name? Jumboswere anxious for a winhave against the tight team that hold on sixth place, playoff spot was just one spot beneath them in the con- he recent hot-button topic in sports ference standings at the time of the game. has come out of Washington, D.C.: The Jumbos now sit comfortably in sixth The use of the name “Redskins” for place with 15 points, as the closest oppo- the city’s football team. Everyone nent, the seventh-place Wesleyan Cardinals, hasT given their two cents on this subject, are eight points back in the standings. culminating in a Sunday night football In front of the Tufts are Amherst and halftime sermon by Bob Costas of NBC Trinity, who are tied for fourth with 18 points, two weeks ago. I’m not here necessarily to and Bowdoin and Williams, who are tied argue in favor of or against the name, but for second with 19 points, which means the rather provide an alternate perspective on Jumbos are still able to move up before the the issue. end of the regular season. The Jumbos will A major gripe I have is the reasoning take on the Polar Bears in their final home behind the fight. Who is arguing for the game of the regular season this Wednesday, a name change, and why should they be con- match that will have major seeding implica- sidered an authority on the matter? Why tions. Coming off a conference win will be a is someone such as the aforementioned confidence boost for Tufts, and Wednesday’s Costas, a white American male with no match will be important in shaping the play- known connection to Native Americans, offs that start on Saturday. making the argument that the name is “It’s our last regular season game at home, offensive? Is he offended on behalf of other it’s one we want,” Brady said. “We should people? And if so, who exactly are these have a lot of pride on Wednesday. Bowdoin people and why are they not speaking out is a really good team but we’re [also] a really Maya Blackstone for the Tufts Daily if they are so offended themselves? good team and it will be a good battle. Freshman Brooke Fortin scored her fourth goal of the season Saturday at Hamilton College Finding a name offensive is very subjec- Across the board, everyone is excited.” as the Jumbos took home a 1-0 victory. tive to a certain person and, with a diverse population of 300 million and counting in America, controversy is bound to arise. If we want to get technical, there are several names that could be found to be distasteful depending on who is asked. To a non-sports fan, the Los Angeles Angels, MEN’S SOCCER fifth of the year, giving the Jumbos an Moeser, who recorded his first shutout New Orleans Saints and New Jersey Devils continued from back important lead in a game that appeared of the season, despite making only his all could exhibit clear religious undertones cal punch up top and did not manage a as if it was going to end scoreless. second start of the year. and be found insulting by those who don’t shotTufts on goal holds in the first half.on However, despite After thelate-game goal, Tufts continued red to pres- card With the win, Tufts moves to 7-5-1 on believe in religion. Yet complaints have the Continentals did not fare any better, sure Hamilton, trying to maintain its the year with one more game to play never been made about these. managing only one shot on goal. Part of lead. In the 64th minute, the Jumbos against Bowdoin on Tuesday. The Jumbos, Oftentimes the active minority is heard the sluggish offense in the first half can almost found the back of the net again who have already clinched a playoff spot, over the silent majority because it voices its be attributed to the difficult conditions but had the goal called back because of will need to still beat Bowdoin in order to opinions louder and more passionately. In a both teams were playing in. an illegal play of the ball while a player secure home field advantage in the first recent poll conducted, as many as 90 percent “I think the game wasn’t conducive to was on the ground. round of the playoffs. of native people asked were not offended by offense because the field was very wet and In the 72nd minute, freshman striker Smith sees the win this past week- the term “Redskins.” It should be noted that choppy, and both teams were pressing Zach Halliday received a costly red card, end as an important first step for a the validity of the cultural credentials of those high,” Hoppenot told the Daily in an email. which left Tufts down a man with almost team turnaround heading into the asked has been brought into question. However, unlike its previous games, 20 minutes to play, only a goal separating NESCAC playoffs. Even if we were to use a conservative Tufts came out of the break with renewed Hamilton and themselves. Despite the “I think this game is a very good mark- estimate of 70 percent based on the poll energy, and just under 12 minutes in the disadvantage, though, the Jumbos were er for the type of performance we’ll need results, this would still show that a sig- second half, Hoppenot put the Jumbos able to limit the Continentals to only one going forward,” Smith said. “It won’t nificant majority of people with a direct on the board. shot on goal after the card. always be pretty, and it won’t always be relation to the term do not find it to be an “I was playing out wide and started “After the red we started sitting back a bit one-sided. We’re going to be facing tough issue. If, in the most recent presidential cheating in, and [sophomore midfielder] more and absorbing some pressure, but we competition, especially heading into the election, a candidate was supported by 70 Connor Brown turned his defender and defended really well as a team,” Hoppenot playoffs, but if we have that same grit and percent of the population, but the other sent a perfect ball in between the center said. “Everyone had to work twice as hard mentality to go along with our physical- candidate won because of his louder sup- back and outside back,” Hoppenot said. “I for the last twenty minutes.” ity and play ... then I think for sure we porters, we would consider it an outrage. cut in behind and put it past the keeper.” The Jumbos also received a strong per- can make a great run and get back to our Another important question to be raised The goal was Hoppenot’s team-leading formance from sophomore goalie Nick earlier season’s form.” is why, after being in existence since 1936, has the name suddenly become offensive? The name has not changed since the mid 1930s, when it was implemented as a way to honor the coach at the time, Lone Star Dietz. Now I know you don’t FOOTBALL another fumble deep in Tufts’ territory. and was sacked seven times, bringing his want a lecture on the history of the continued from back The Jumbos, trailing 10-7, were still very sack total to 15 in his first two starts. The name, but the message is it was intended calls gave Tufts 1st-and-goal with a yard much alive. other side of the coin is that he’s yet to — to the best of our knowledge — to be a Offenseto go. Trause punched stalls it in andin thesecond And yet, withhalf their against young quarter - Amherstthrow a pick. sign of respect. game was tied, 7-7, with 16 seconds on back battling the wind and a stalwart Freshman running back Chance Brady Just to be clear, I am not advocating on the clock. Amherst defense, a comeback was not in left in the first half with an injury and spent either side of the name change because I The 30-yard drive was the Jumbos’ lon- the cards for Tufts. The Jeffs got the ball the second half on crutches with ice on his see the merit in both arguments. I do think gest of the day. Thanks to the wind, every back and drove 62 yards, more than half left ankle. There is no word yet on the exact it is important to note an apparent gap, inch was difficult to come by on Saturday. of which were picked up on a screen pass nature or severity of his injury. though, between those who we believe are “The wind had a drastic impact to sophomore Jackson McGonagle, and While the Jumbos’ offense sputtered, offended and the reality of the situation. on the opportunities that the offense Lippe scored from the goal line with 8:29 the defense made a valiant effort to limit To a fan, names of teams are seen as a had to be efficient,” Civetti said. “[It’s remaining. Amherst led, 17-7. The Jeffs the Lord Jeffs to 17 points, with sev- means of support, not exclusion or a con- tough] when you play a great defense, got a stop, ran out the clock and won by eral players standing out. Stearns has troversy waiting to happen. Someone will and [Snyder’s] strength is being able that score. emerged as arguably the team’s top defen- always be on the other side, but this does to throw the ball, and you get 30-plus “The defense had a ton of ‘GAP’ plays, sive back, and on Saturday he broke up not mean they are the majority and should mile an hour gusts. But that’s part of the and that really got them rolling, and two passes, made 14 tackles and earned be catered to. The bigger picture should be game. You’ve got to be able to execute everyone could feel the excitement,” his first career interception. Brao has also taken into consideration before making a regardless of the environment.” sophomore receiver Xavier Frey said. “We become an excellent playmaker, leading move of such large magnitude. In the second half, Tufts traveled just 40 just did not transfer that excitement into the team this season with eight tackles The question that needs to be answered yards on six possessions. But the Lord Jeffs, the offense. We didn’t have any plays to for loss and two sacks. is: Does perception match reality? It’s nec- the heavy favorite entering the game, did get us going.” “As a unit, we definitely are improving,” essary in decisions like this to do the not make things easy for themselves. On On the bright side, the Jumbos hung in Antonellis said. “We have so many young proper research, find the results and if the Amherst’s first drive of the third quarter, there for three-plus quarters against one of guys. It’s not an excuse, it’s not a crutch that numbers are in favor, then act accordingly. junior quarterback Max Lippe, who split the top teams in the league. But they still we lean on, but the reality is, we’ve got a lot Until next time, those who cater to the time with Berluti, had his pass tipped at the lost by 10 points. of young, good players. The only way is up minority without taking into account the line and intercepted by junior James Brao “We didn’t do what we needed to do to at this point.” majority — you’re sacked! on 3rd-and-goal. win the game, and that’s what eats me up,” Tufts fell to 0-6, and its losing streak Later in the third, Amherst senior Civetti said. “Does it say good things about extended to 29. The Jumbos have two Phillip Nwosu overcame swirling winds where we’re going? Yes. But does it say good games remaining, next Saturday at Colby Jordan Bean is a sophomore who has not to hit a 33-yard field goal. But as the things about where we are? No.” (3-3) and the following weekend at home yet declared a major. He can be reached at fourth quarter began, the Jeffs lost yet Snyder finished 15-of-31 for 109 yards against Middlebury (5-1). [email protected]. 12

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b y Aa r o n Leibowitz game-altering plays,” sopho- Daily Editorial Board more Ricky Antonellis, who had an interception in his first career Sometimes in football, num- start Saturday, said. “Against a Jumbosbers tell the story. Saturday’s win game turnover battle, lose game team as good as Amherst, you between Tufts and Amherst was a need plays to change momen- tum, and I think our defense def- FOOTBALL initely gave us a chance.” (0-6 Overall, 0-6 NESCAC) In the first quarter, with the at Zimman Field, Saturday wind blowing in their favor, the Lord Jeffs began three consec- Amherst 0 7 3 7 — 17 utive drives inside the 50. The Tufts 0 7 0 0 — 7 results were a missed field goal, an interception in the end zone case in point. The Jumbos forced by freshman Mike Stearns and a six turnovers and the Lord Jeffs lost fumble. forced none. But the Jumbos had Amherst finally broke through just 116 yards of total offense, at the start of the second when while the Lord Jeffs had 515. In the freshman quarterback Alex Berluti end, the numbers added up to a snuck into the end zone on 4th- 17-7 Amherst win. and-goal to cap a 56-yard drive. It was a sloppy game affected On the Lord Jeffs’ next posses- by strong winds in Somerville sion, Antonellis picked off Berluti that gusted toward the College at the Jumbos’ 5-yard line and Avenue end of the field, spelling returned it to midfield. Then, trouble for punters and passers after the Jumbos went three-and- alike. The Jumbos’ defense came out, Amherst sophomore Kenny up with one big play after the Adinkra lost a fumble that sopho- next to keep it close — the score more Pat Williams recovered at was 7-7 at halftime — but the the Jeffs’ 30-yard line. It was the offense had no answers. Jeffs’ fourth and final turnover of “I was very encouraged by our the half. defense,” head coach Jay Civetti Ethan Chan for the Tufts Daily With just over a minute left said. “I was frustrated by some of Tufts football was unable to take advantage of the six turnovers it forced Amherst to commit in Saturday’s in the second quarter, freshman the tackling inconsistencies, but matchup on Zimman Field, as the Jumbos accumulated just 116 yards of total offense en route to a 17-7 loss. quarterback Alex Snyder, start- to be plus-six on the day is signifi- ing his second career game, led cant. I think the offense needs to yards and falling one attempt shy to fathom considering the way the turned it over six times, including the Jumbos’ lone scoring drive. hold up their end of the bargain of the school record set by Bryan Jeffs moved the ball all afternoon. five in Tufts’ territory and three in He completed first-down passes and needs to capitalize.” McDavitt (LA ’07) in 2004. They racked up 34 first downs, the red zone. to juniors Zack Trause and Greg Freshman Willie Holmquist Meanwhile, Tufts allowed its out-rushed Tufts in total yard- “Going into the game, [Civetti] Lanzillo, and a pair of face mask punted on 13 of the Jumbos’ 14 fewest total points against the age 268-7 and were 11-for-21 on said we needed ‘GAP’ plays, which possessions, finishing with 437 Lord Jeffs since 2009, which is hard third down conversions. But they he had never mentioned before: see FOOTBALL, page 11

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b y Cla i r e Sl e i g h 15 minutes when Fortin took a TuftsDaily Editorial ekes Board paststep on a through ball sent in by classmate Jess Capone and net- The Jumbos are back to a win- ted one on the run. ning conference record after a “Brooke’s goal was really 1-0 victory on the road against awesome; nice combo coming through our central mids, we WOMEN’S SOCCER found her making a diagonal run (8-5 Overall, 5-4 NESCAC) through,” Brady said. at Clinton, N.Y., Saturday With the 1-0 advantage, the Jumbos continued to press, but Tufts 0 1 — 1 also locked down on defense Hamilton 0 0 — 0 to make sure the Continentals couldn’t equalize, enabling them to secure the win. the Continentals on Saturday. “Hamilton is a strong team Freshman Brooke Fortin netted and so are we,” Fortin told the Oliver Porter / The Tufts Daily the goal for the Jumbos in the Daily in an email. “Like all games Junior tri-captain Max Hoppenot netted Tufts’ only goal of the game as the Jumbos held on for a 1-0 win second half to give the team their in the NESCAC the outcome was against the Hamilton Continentals to improve to 7-5-1 with one game left in the regular season. fifth NESCAC win of the season. dependent on who was willing According to senior tri-captain to put in the effort necessary to Blair Brady, Hamilton came out win. In the end, we were able to with great intensity to start their net a goal and maintain our lead senior day game in Clinton, but to clinch a victory on the road.” Tufts matched their fire from the It was the first time this year that beginning. The first half was back the weather was a significant factor and forth, and neither team took in the contest. It was cold in Clinton, a distinctive advantage. and the wind was gusty and unpre- “It was their senior game, they dictable. The Jumbos had to change b y Ja k e In d u r s k y home since Oct. 9, 2012. The Jumbos also sent out a dif- were at home and they definitely up their game a bit to deal with the ContinentalsDaily Editorial Board loseTwo of the first Jumbos’ previous home ferent starting game lineup than usual brought a lot of energy that I think wind, especially on the defensive three losses came despite Tufts against the Continentals, due to we matched really well,” Brady end. In the first half, the team played The men’s soccer team snapped taking early leads, and therefore a slew of injuries. With sopho- said. “There were definitely counter against the wind and had to change sinceits three-game losinglast streak season on the team concentrated at hands on improv- more of midfielder Jumbos Jason Kayne attacks from both teams that I think from playing high balls to keeping Saturday at Hamilton College, ing its mental toughness heading a late game scratch and junior resulted in the even shots on goal.” the ball on the ground, according to into the game. striker Gus Santos missing his Hamilton slightly bested Tufts in senior goalkeeper Kristin Wright. MEN’S SOCCER “Our focus was to have a third straight game, head coach total shots in the first half, with four “We were trying to make sure we (7-5-1 Overall, 5-4 NESCAC) stronger mentality than we had Josh Shapiro had to improvise his to Tufts’ three, gaining these oppor- were playing smart, and we really at Clinton, N.Y., Saturday the previous three games,” soph- lineups, sending junior tri-captain tunities from counters and break- didn’t want to go down early,” Wright omore forward Tal Smith said. Maxime Hoppenot and sopho- away chances. On defense, Brady said. “We played a lot of balls that Tufts 0 1 — 1 “Especially in the case of going more midfielder Rui Pinheiro to had to work hard with the other were meant to be over the top to the Hamilton 0 0 — 0 up one, and then succumbing to the bench to start the game. backs to keep Hamilton from cross- forwards but the wind would carry pressure following our first goal, Without Hoppenot or Santos ing any shots into the box. them all the way to their keeper.” we knew that if we got a lead we in the starting lineup, the The Jumbos were dominant With just one game left before grinding out a 1-0 victory in diffi- had to keep it and be mentally Jumbos were without their typi- in the second half, but the game cult conditions and in the process tougher and physically tougher remained scoreless until the last see WOMEN’S SOCCER, page 11 handing out Hamilton’s first loss at as a team.” see MEN’S SOCCER, page 11