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Partly Cloudy Read It First 67/49 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LXIV, NUMBER 15 thursday, September 27, 2012 TUFTSDAILY.COM Evernote sponsors Tisch Library holds focus groups MiniHackathon for planned renovations b y Ju s t i n Rh e i n g o l d and the projects that students b y Ja m e s Po u l i o t a series of focus groups that university-wide strategic plan- Daily Staff Writer build will have to communi- Daily Editorial Board will determine the project’s ning process, according to cate with Evernote software, direction through student and Director of Communications Tufts’ first MiniHackathon, Traganos said. Tisch Library last week faculty input. Anne Fishman. The Schools of sponsored by the technology “You’ve got to use Evernote set in motion a project to The upcoming renovations company Evernote, will take API, Evernote libraries,” he upgrade its facilities, holding are the result of an ongoing see TISCH, page 2 place today and give com- said. “You can build whatev- puter science students an er you want for the iPhone, opportunity to build their for Androids, for the web, for ideas using Evernote’s pro- another language, but it’s going gramming interface. to have to be something to do The event is a six-hour with note taking.” marathon during which stu- Chow explained that finding dents will undertake a series great programmers is a diffi- of programming and design cult task but that Evernote is challenges in pursuit of prizes. up to the challenge. Each student who participates “The recession did a good will receive Evernote Premium job of weeding out the people software for the fall semester. who didn’t belong in the field, Evernote and the university but now we’re in a situation have collaborated to organize where it’s just so hard to find the competition, according to good talent,” Chow said. “We Lecturer of Computer Science don’t produce enough engi- Ming Chow (E ’02). neers and high-tech folks.” The MiniHackathon is Tufts has been very success- unrelated to last year’s stu- ful in developing computer dent-run Hackathon and will programmers and web design- be hosted solely by Evernote, ers, according to Traganos. according to Evernote “When it comes to look- Senior Web-Developer Chris ing for great talent and Traganos. great engineers, Tufts has During the Hackathon last a great Computer Science spring, students were able to Department,” Traganos said. use whichever programming “We’ve hired some Tufts stu- interface they desired. The dents, so we are definitely event was student-run and familiar with the [computer co-sponsored by companies science] group.” such as Evernote, Microsoft, In addition to hosting this Crashlytics, GitHub, Thoughtbot event, Evernote will also be and the New England Venture presenting at the Tufts Career
Capital Association. Fair tomorrow and is looking Kyra Sturgill / The Tufts Daily More restrictions will be in Tisch Library is seeking student and faculty input about its facilities in preparation for a large-scale reno- place for the MiniHackathon, see EVERNOTE, page 2 vation project.
GoSafe: What Public Safety escort service debuts new route, hours you need to know
b y Me n g h a n Liu service should be available When: Monday through Daily Editorial Board to help them move large or Sunday nights, sunset to heavy objects, according to sunrise. The Department of Public Maguire. and Environmental Safety “There was a fundamental Peak use: Campus security (DPES) has this semester misunderstanding about the officers will operate the vans revamped its safety escort former service,” he said. “It Thursday, Friday and Saturday service, revising the program’s became transportation-on- nights from 10:00 p.m. to name and the guidelines for demand.” 3:00 a.m. its use. Maguire said that stu- GoSafe, as it is now called, dents who wanted free rides Phone: Call 617-627-3030 to has been designed as a free rather than Tufts University request a ride. Provide your service for students con- Police Department (TUPD) name, phone number, loca- cerned about their safety protection were causing tion of pick-up and desti- between destinations rather longer wait times for those nation and the number of than for on-demand transpor- who called the service for its people in your group. tation, Director of Public and intended use. Environmental Safety Kevin “Folks were complaining Where: Anywhere on cam- Maguire said. that we were taking too long pus within the borders of Results from a survey to service calls,” Maguire said. Medford St., Winthrop St. DPES distributed last year “We needed to take action.” and Route 16/Mystic Valley about GoSafe’s predecessor, Further evidence of mis- Pkwy., including Davis and Safe Ride, showed that stu- use, Maguire said, lies in the Teele Squares. dents thought of the service over 1,000 percent increase in as an alternative to the Joey escort requests over the last Wait time: 5-15 minutes shuttle or a way to get to six years without any parallel class when the weather is increase in crime. When not to call: inclement. The redesigned service - During the day Thirteen percent of students includes more specific guide- - Outside the service area polled said they believed an lines and provisions for its - For a group of four or more escort should be provided users, including a designated people for transportation to off- service area that comprises - For a reason other than campus parties, 26 percent the entire campus and Davis personal safety. for rainy and snowy weather Kyra Sturgill / The Tufts Daily and 40 percent thought the see GOSAFE, page 2 GoSafe, the new campus safety escort service, is offered instead of SafeRides starting this year.
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see FEATURES, page 2 see WEEKENDER, page 5 2 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y News | Features Thursday, September 27, 2012 Evernote looking to recruit Tufts programmers MiniHackathon will attract EVERNOTE computer science students of continued from page 1 the same caliber as those who to recruit Tufts students with took part in the Hackathon computer science experience, last April. according to Traganos. “We were pretty impressed “People who are partici- by the quality and the level of pating in this MiniHackathon code the students created,” will likely wind up with Traganos said. “Three com- nice job offers this spring,” puter science students won Traganos said. “This trip is the Evernote prize, [and] really focused on finding we actually flew them out great talent.” to Silicon Valley to our big The student-run Hackathon Evernote conference to pres- last year was very success- ent what they built.” ful, according to Alden Keefe According to Keefe Sampson, Sampson, a senior majoring in he and his friends are looking computer science and one of to host another Hackathon the event’s organizers. event, tentatively scheduled “I was especially impressed for early next February. with what the younger peo- The Evernote MiniHackathon ple, especially freshmen and will take place today in room sophomores, were able to do 012 of the Mayer Campus Kyra Sturgill / The Tufts Daily in that period [of 24 hours],” Center from 4 to 10 p.m. and The software company Evernote arrives on campus today to host Tufts’ first MiniHackathon for computer sci- Keefe Sampson said. is expected to draw about 75 ence students. Traganos hopes that the students, Traganos said.
Police Briefs wheel on weekend nights Red solo cup scene, someone was heard GoSafeGOSAFE puts securityfor more officers crucial purposes, behind summer, like the provide the Joey,” shouting, “Police, get out!” continued from page 1 Maguire said. she said. Tufts University Police as people were leaving the and Teele Squares. “We wanted to be able to Maguire believes that by Department (TUPD) officers house. One group exited the Public Safety security offi- free up police officers to be renaming the program GoSafe, at 11:40 p.m. on Sept. 21 house carrying empty plastic cers, not TUPD officers, will able to respond to those more DPES is promoting the service received a call to break up a pails and drumsticks. A resi- drive the vans during peak urgent emergency calls,” he as it should be used — as a party on Edison Avenue. At dent was asked to show an hours on weekend evenings said. helping hand to students who the scene, police saw students ID and went inside to get it. and act as walking escorts, Services will generally not feel unsafe rather than as a drinking from red cups and A second student then came according to TUPD Deputy be provided during the day, to free ride. found approximately 75 people out of the house and stated Chief Mark Keith. groups of four or more or to “It’s our fundamental drinking from a beer keg in the that the police had no right The change addresses locations outside of the desig- responsibility to help stu- backyard. Police proceeded to to be there. At first the stu- perennial student concerns nated service area. dents if they don’t feel safe shut down the party. dent refused to show an ID, that calling for a ride from Junior Clara Bieck agreed moving about campus,” and then he said, “Give me a TUPD officer while intoxi- with the idea behind the new Maguire said. “We want stu- a ticket if that’s what you cated would result in legal service, since students can dents who don’t feel safe to As you wish want!” The student received ramifications. use the Joey for transportation give us a call. We think our TUPD and Somerville police a $300 noise violation. Having security officers purposes during the year. students will make the right at 1:35 a.m. on Sept. 23 run the service during week- “But if they’re going to vamp decision and provide for their arrived at a party in a stu- end nights also increases the down the escort service, they own transportation if it’s a dent’s house in Somerville. availability of TUPD officers should do something over the matter of convenience.” When officers arrived on the —compiled by Audrey Michael Tisch conducts focus groups about upcoming renovations TISCH Students and faculty will be repre- importance of having quiet space in the she said. continued from page 1 sented by three focus groups, each over library, many voiced complaints that “We thought, given that almost every- Arts and Sciences and Engineering will the course of several weeks, Walters the library does not provide enough body has a laptop now, maybe there jointly fund the project. explained. The undergraduate focus space for group discussion during its wouldn’t be a need to have that hard- After the focus group phase is com- groups on Sept. 19 and 20 were attend- peak hours. ware anymore,” Walters said. “Both pleted this December, the results will ed by nine students each. Students were especially concerned groups not only said that they want the be used to determine which construc- “We want to learn about how students with the low availability and inconve- computers that are there, but that they tion projects will take precedence over use our space,” Walters said. “A lot has nient placement of the existing group would also like to have a more quiet the course of the renovation, Tisch changed about how faculty teach and study rooms, she added. room for computers.” Associate Director Laura Walters said. the projects that students work on.” “Someone suggested a system simi- Despite her excitement about the Construction is slated to begin at the Cohen and Walters gathered student lar to LaundryView.com, where people upcoming changes, Walters explained end of the 2013-2014 academic year. opinions about the library through a tour could reserve a room or see which were that the project will likely take place The focus groups are led by Alexander in which students could discuss each available,” Brandon said. in staggered phases over a long time Cohen of Aaron Cohen Associates, a area’s usage and features, according to Others proposed adding circular period. Current seniors and juniors will library consulting group based in New senior Brianna Brandon, who attended tables to the “purple hallway” at the not see the results by the end of their York. the Sept. 20 focus group. Students then rear of the library’s main level and mov- Tufts career, she said. “When we’re done with this pro- graded each area based loosely on the ing the reference books and microfilm “We’re not certain of the scope yet,” cess [of conducting focus groups], the A-F academic scale. equipment to a less prominent location, she said. “It might be that we could university will prioritize the projects Spaces given a lower grade may according to Brandon. say, ‘We have the money to do phases within budget,” Cohen said. “The most receive a higher level of attention and Walters said both groups suggest- one and two, but we’re going to wait important aspect of this is that the investment than more satisfactory ed that the Mark Computing Lab be and think about phases three and result aligns with something that is spaces, Brandon said. transformed from a restricted class- four.’” cost-effective and within budget. It’s A running theme throughout the room to an individual desktop study Cohen encourages students and fac- a prioritization of what improvements focus groups was the need for more area. ulty who do not attend a focus group to should be made in the near term and areas devoted to group study, Walters Students also asked that space be contact Aaron Cohen Associates with the long term.” said. While attendees emphasized the freed up for more desktop computers, comments and suggestions.
b y Caitlin McCl u r e Admissions — through its’ ing to talk to? If I can shed light tour and [information] session, officers themselves. Daily Staff Writer employees, representatives on those questions, I see a lot of I can honestly say those things “I go into school visits and and student surrogates — has eyes light up for Tufts.” made no impact on me what- try the best I can to represent The admissions process for one job: to sell Tufts. And that When Larry Bacow stepped soever when I was choosing my Tufts as a place that is smart prospective students at any means looking past the statis- in as president 11 years ago, college.” and interesting by being myself Sellinguniversity is chock fullTufts: of flat- tics andHow numbers. admissionsTufts branded itself officers as a good As Tufts court began to search forstudents its smart and interesting, with sur- tering statistics, gratifying When Admissions Officer school that was medium-sized identity, Bacow and Admissions prisingly little hard detail about rankings and self-proclaimed Justin Pike addresses high and near, but not in, a city. did not attempt to create one the school,” Grayson said. “The assets. At Tufts, the under- school students, his primary “It wasn’t an identity,” from scratch, instead looking goal is to simulate meeting a graduate student body of 5,194 goal is to be helpful. Associate Director of Admissions to articulate what was already bunch of Tufts students [and to] students — about 16 percent “Many seniors in high school Daniel Grayson said. here, according to Grayson. do that myself.” of whom are international — meet with a parade of college Grayson, a Tufts alumnus To distinguish itself from other First-year students recalled and a student to faculty ratio reps that focus on facts and fig- himself, reflected on his experi- top institutions in the Boston the application process and of nine to one may be among ures which tend to blur togeth- ence from the other side. area and beyond, Admissions fond memories of their inter- the most sought-after facts er,” Pike said. “What are the “When I arrived [as a student] must sell a personality and envi- action with Tufts’ representa- by prospective students and students like? Why is it actu- in 2002, the admissions office ronment unique to Tufts. They tives. their parents. Yet when push ally cool to be smart here? What had virtually no message,” he accomplish this by selling the comes to shove, the Office of makes a Tufts student interest- said. “When I did my campus personalities of the admissions see ADMISSIONS, page 3 3
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ADMISSIONS new page continued from page 2 “When [the admissions officer] answered questions, he talked about the a cappella henever the work piles up, I groups and the weird traditions like the can- head to Tisch Library out of non, making it seem more like a place to be instinct. But sometimes Tisch than just an academic institution,” freshman can be too much. The crowds Annie Kolle said. “He was really funny and Ware a bit too noisy, the lights a bit too bright definitely on the weird side, in a good way. and the atmosphere a bit too stressful. At Very quirky, enthusiastic and fun.” times like that, I miss my neighborhood An interdisciplinary approach is the public library. cornerstone of Tufts’ academic environ- When I decided to make the trek to ment, and Admissions looks to draw upon the Somerville Public Library’s Central this important characteristic to differenti- Branch, I had my reservations. But when ate itself. I walked through the library’s doors, I was Freshman Seth Gray described Grayson’s immediately at ease in a way that I never memorable visit to his high school last fall. can be at Tisch. Grayson provided a list of undergraduate Honestly, I question why students don’t majors and asked students to pick any two make it out there more often. First off, get- from the list. ting to the public library doesn’t have to be “I picked geology and history, and he pro- a huge trek — there’s the temple-looking ceeded to show me how I could study both West Branch right near Davis Square. But, at the same time,” Gray said. This strategy if you really want to see a nice library, not only revealed the diversity of classes and you’ve got to take the walk down Highland academic opportunities offered at Tufts, but Avenue — or catch the 88 bus for those engaged students in an interactive way. that are lazy. “I don’t really remember facts, but it’s the The walk down Highland Avenue, one college talk I remember,” Gray said. though, is enough to make me go back. As an engineering student, senior tour Typically, walks down Highland end at guide John Gill noted this interdisciplin- Kickass Cupcakes for a bit of delicious- ary approach as a major reason for choos- ness. But walking past the bakery proved ing Tufts himself. He emphasizes this to be eye opening. The houses on Highland point on his tours by talking about the are quintessential New England: stately, Experimental College. painted beautiful colors and complete with “You’re not coming here just to be an engi- a visceral sense of history. neer,” Gill said. “You’re taking classes all over This walk will ultimately take you to a the board, and the ExCollege is a really great hill, which also features Somerville High way to do that.” School and a small park — a nice alter- Diversity is a second point Admissions native to the Tot Lot behind South Hall, looks to promote, but not in the traditional eh? If you walk around the building, you sense of the word. even get a nice view of Bunker Hill and “The main thing about Tufts is [that] at my the surrounding area that rivals that of the high school everyone wanted to be the same, Tisch roof — yet another way in which the but here everyone wants to be different,” Somerville Public Library represents a fine
Gray said. zhuangchen JJ zhou for the Tufts Daily alternative. When Gray visited Tufts as a prospective Admissions officers, student representatives use a unique strategy to sell the personality of Tufts. Stepping in, I was impressed. The library freshman, a Shakespeare flash mob broke has many levels, with rooms dedicated to out in Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center while With this new identity to project outward, in areas from which they have previously teen and children’s books. I mention these he was eating lunch. Admissions faced a new set of challenges. not received many applications — perhaps because I know I could sometimes use a “People were reenacting the balcony Buzzwords such as “globalism” and “diver- due to a lack of awareness for what Tufts break from studying to read something scene of ‘Romeo and Juliet,’” he recalled. sity” tend to be associated with Tufts and stands for. nostalgia-inducing and whimsical, like “At first I assumed everyone was going to reflective of the campus community, but “I think that moment where adults around “The Runaway Bunny” (1942). start laughing and stare, but when I realized they carry meanings outside of Tufts that dif- you say, ‘Oh, what is Tufts?’ is a huge intel- What struck me the most was the library’s everyone was just watching, I was like, ‘this is fer from what they were initially intended to lectual and emotional barrier in a decision main level, named Wellington Hall. The awesome.’” portray on campus. people are making,” Grayson said. room, in many ways, felt like what a library Sophomore tour guide Abbie Cohen One example is active citizenship, which Admissions is looking to erase whatever should be. Library guests are surrounded emphasized the importance of a student has come to mean community service to stigma may exist in regards to applying to by gilded molding depicting figures that body with a unique and fun collection of those off-campus, but was originally used Tufts by reaching out to guidance counselors looked as if they were headed to battle. interests. at Tufts to describe how students use their with programs like “Who Gets In and Why.” Columns dot the walls on the highest “I always stress how many various oppor- intellect and passions and frame them in “It’s a presentation that’s completely floors. The room just feels important. And tunities Tufts has, because I know that each such a way that the world benefits, Grayson changing the way we get traction and vis- isn’t that how all libraries should feel? one will connect with a different student on explained. ibility in cities, states and countries where the With plenty of computers, and tons of my tour in a different way,” Cohen said. “The identity of Tufts in high schools is Tufts name is not as well known as it should books at your disposal the library serves Tufts may have an ethnically diverse stu- IR [international relations]-dominant, not be,” he said. as a more-than-adequate replacement for dent body, but Admissions is working to because Tufts is IR-dominant, but because Ultimately, the student community is the Tisch. And the lighting is better to boot. promote the intellectual diversity that more globalism has come to carry that meaning,” biggest selling point for admissions officers, Ambiance and children’s books, however, appropriately represents what makes the Grayson said. “We would talk about global- but selling prospective Jumbos on what are not all the Somerville Public Library has Tufts community unique, Grayson said. ism and be describing the type of globalism Grayson calls the “vibe” of Tufts can be a to offer — though these are clearly of the “As much as possible, I try to describe that exists in the School of Engineering, but tricky business. utmost importance. diversity [not as] a set of identifiers — things what people would hear is IR.” “Vibe matters, but you can’t talk about There are books for sale at much cheap- you can check off on a census form — but to Gill, though, feels that this trend is vibe to talk about vibe,” Grayson said. “That’s er prices than our own beloved bookstore. describe the reason it’s important, [which] is changing. immediately inauthentic.” And these are not throwaway volumes intellectual diversity,” Grayson said. “Admissions has definitely made a switch “I can address their fears, connect them either, but great titles like the Booker Qualities such as race and socioeconomic between the old focus of purely interna- to students back on campus and bring with Prize-winning “The Bone People” (1984). status can influence an individual’s world- tional to something more of the unique Tufts me whatever of that campus ‘vibe’ I can,” They also offer a variety of book groups — view, but they aren’t the only factors that experience and trying to define that for high Pike said. a particularly interesting one focused on matter according to Grayson. school students,” he said. Admissions officers may accurately imi- book-to-film adaptations — and a weekly The Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Grayson cited early evidence of this tate a great campus “vibe,” but the decision chess club. in its search to embody the Tufts community, change, saying that Admissions has seen a to apply ultimately rests with the applicants Walking into the library also gives you looks for ways to be distinctive. One way they new diversity of interests among the stu- themselves. a better sense of the community that have achieved this in the past is through the dents applying early decision over the last “It’s almost scary how little time a pro- Tufts is a part of. With notices about local introduction of a new supplement to the several years. spective student has to judge a school, and festivals and events, it made Somerville application two years ago, which gave pro- “The ED pool used to be really IR and conveying enthusiasm for your school is so feel far more alive than it ever normally spective students the opportunity to post a political science-centered, and we’ve started huge in recruiting students,” Gill said. “Every does for me. YouTube video as part of their application. to see an increase in majors that are really new tour guide sits there practicing with their At the end of the day, the Somerville “[The YouTube supplement] hasn’t good here but don’t fall under the social sci- flashcards knowing the admissions percent- Public Library has a ton to offer, and it changed anything about the way we do ence [and] Fletcher umbrella,” Grayson said. ages. At this point, I’ve forgotten every fact doesn’t cost a penny to get a library card admissions or what we look for, but I think A more recent way Admissions is work- they’ve ever told me.” — all you need is a piece of mail. All I know having it there represents something impor- ing to project the Tufts name and image is Gill explained that when parents ask about is that come reading period in December, tant to high school students and their coun- through a program called “Who Gets In and the student-faculty ratio, it’s much more when Tisch is filled to the brim, I’ll be selors — that there are a lot of different ways Why.” The program presents a case study of meaningful to respond with a story about a heading down Highland Avenue for a bit of to demonstrate your sense of self and your six Tufts applicants, simulating the kind of freshman year English course or a really great comfort and Roald Dahl. identity,” Grayson said. “I think that there conversations that take place in an applica- Experimental College class experience than are a surprisingly few number of schools tion committee process. to lay out cold, hard facts. that enjoy a reputation nationwide for being By attracting students and high school “Especially as you get older and have more Jacob Passy is a senior majoring in inter- places where who you are matters in the guidance counselors, Admissions hopes and more stories to share,” he said, “that’s national relations. 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he 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced this past Sunday, giving the public a telling picture of how the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences views the state of pop culture and mass media. The Primetime Emmys are considered by most as the gold standard for television awards. They set the trend for what is considered good television and whatT is not, and they provide a benchmark against which every show can judge its own artistic merit.
The Primetime Emmys tend to be a every single year since 2003. These HBO’s dominance in the category three years. The show has been given conservative organization. Their picks are 10 years when the Emmys didn’t might seem logical given that HBO the top award every year since it pre- for the most outstanding programs are reward other important variety, music tends to have more money to spend on miered, despite a noticeable slide in the usually more standard shows that don’t or comedy programs including Conan its programs and has fewer restrictions show’s quality from season one to more push the boundaries of television. They O’Brien’s major television comeback, on its material because it is a subscrip- recent episodes. During the three con- also tend to reward the same programs the groundbreaking “The Chapelle tion station. Still, it is strange that no secutive years before “Modern Family” and people year after year, even if the Show” (2003-2006), “Saturday Night other cable or broadcast station has premiered, “30 Rock” won an award for quality has gone down. Live’s” political humor before the 2008 won as much as HBO, especially given each of its first three seasons. Since becoming an official category presidential election and many other its production of highly acclaimed and During this stretch, the Academy in 2003, the award for outstanding real- worthy shows. Not even “The Daily revolutionary television movies like never honored critically acclaimed ity competition program has been won Show’s” spin-off, “The Colbert Report,” ABC’s “A Raisin in the Sun” (2008). series like Larry David’s “Curb Your by “The Amazing Race” nine out of 10 has won the big prize, despite having Furthermore, HBO programs don’t Enthusiasm,” “Girls,” “Parks and years. Shows like “Dancing with the many of the same writers and cover- just dominate the outstanding minise- Recreation,” “Louie” or “How I Met Stars” and “The Voice” have had much ing much of the same territory as its ries and television movie award — they Your Mother.” higher ratings than “The Amazing parent show. It’s as if the academy has dominate the entire category. The pro- Some programs like “Community,” Race,” while shows like “Survivor” and gotten in such a habit of voting for “The gram that wins the top prizes usually “Girls” and “Louie” seem to be too “American Idol” made much larger Daily Show” that they have completely takes the outstanding directing, writ- boundary-pushing to receive any cultural impacts in their prime. Still, shut themselves off from rewarding ing and/or acting awards as well. This Emmy awards. All three programs none of those shows have ever won other equally, if not more, deserving year saw HBO’s “Game Change” (2012) break from traditional constraints on the top prize for reality programs. It programs. This favoritism certainly isn’t take the top prize, as well as the writ- what a comedy show can be and what is surprising that the Emmys are so lost on fans of “The Daily Show’s” com- ing, direction and lead actress awards, it can say. The programs have loyal fan stuck on rewarding this one program, petitors, either. despite exceptionally strong compe- bases and critical acclaim, but they can but its consistent victory speaks vol- “All of SNL’s digital shorts are just tition from “Sherlock” and “American never win television’s top prize because umes about the Academy’s tendency hilarious. They are some of the funni- Horror Story.” Junior and avid televi- they are not as conventional as a show to choose a show and then dote on that est things I’ve ever seen on TV,” senior sion-watcher Audrey Abelleira is one of like “Modern Family” in terms of epi- show year after year. Ariel Ortiz said. “Also, all of SNL’s politi- many fans displeased by this outcome. sode and joke arrangement. “I think its ironic that ‘The Amazing cal stuff is so important and spot on. “I’m surprised ‘American Horror “I don’t understand the point of Race’ has won all these awards over It’s amazing. They definitely deserved Story’ didn’t win. My friends and I watching the Emmys if it doesn’t intro- ‘Survivor,’ because it lacks the inter- to win at least once in these past few all loved the show,” she said. “There duce me to something I haven’t already personal conflict that ‘Survivor’ has,” years. Especially since the quality of haven’t been many great horror TV seen several times,” said sophomore senior, Tufts Community Union ‘The Daily Show’ has really gone way shows like this before. Plus ‘Game Hannah Furgang. “‘Modern Family’ President and “Survivor” megafan downhill since the 2008 election was Change’ was pretty boring. The movie is a pretty standard sitcom; it isn’t as Wyatt Cadley said. “‘Survivor’ was over. They really haven’t had as much just recreated a bunch of scenes and unique as ‘Girls’ is.” Mark Burnett’s first and best show, to talk about since then.” interviews that people already saw and Many people view the Primetime yet ‘Amazing Race’ wins all these The Emmy’s category for heard about when the 2008 campaign Emmy Awards as the highest honors awards. Even people who don’t watch Outstanding Television Miniseries was going on. It really didn’t deserve to for the best television programs of the ‘Survivor’ are familiar with the show. falls into much of the same trap. This win all those Emmys.” year. This assumption is wrong. The I don’t think someone could say that category, which in 2011 merged with Emmy voters are obviously stub- Academy is stuck in its ways and it is about ‘The Amazing Race,’ though.” the television movie category, has been bornly stuck in their way, as evidenced slow to reward new or different pro- A similar trend appears in the won by either an HBO or PBS program throughout almost all the major cat- grams for their excellent material. Time Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy eight out of the last nine years running. egories. Even one of the night’s biggest will hopefully change the conservative Series category. This division is large Before the categories combined, HBO prizes, the award for outstanding com- attitude of the Emmy voters, but they enough to encompass a variety of won nine out of the last 10 Outstanding edy series, falls prey to the same trend. currently seem more willing to favor the shows and yet “The Daily Show with Made for Television Movie awards, “Modern Family” took home the prize same few people while ignoring others’ Jon Stewart” has won the category including the last seven in a row. this past Sunday and has for the past considerable accomplishments.
Wikimedia Commons David Shankbone via Flickr Creative Commons Kimmel’s hosting the 64th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards couldn’t save Claire Danes took home the best actress Emmy for her performance in the ceremonies from predictable results. Showtime’s “Homeland.” 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Weekender Thursday, September 27, 2012
What’s Up This Weekend Looking to make your weekend artsy? Check out these events! Timeflies: The music duo bring “The The ICA Presents: An Evening of Recent CHROMO-MANIA!: The Art of McCoy Tyner Quartet feat. Gary Bartz: One Night Tour” to Boston, with sup- Films by the Quay Brothers: Swing by Chromolithography in Boston, 1840- Famed jazz pianist McCoy Tyner will bring port from opener Leah LaBelle. The the Institute of Contemporary Art Boston 1910: Get historical this weekend with his quartet to campus this weekend. Tyner group, consisting of Tufts alumni Rob (ICA) to check out two animated films by this exhibit on chromolithographs and has won five Grammys and has worked with Resnick and Cal Shapiro, released their filmmaker brothers Stephen and Timothy Boston’s role in the 19th-century print- many distinguished musicians throughout mixtape, “Under the Influence,” this Quay: “Mask” (2010) and “Through the ing technique for color pictures. Over his career, including John Coltrane. Friday past summer. Tonight at 7 p.m. at Weeping Glass: On the Consolations 60 pieces from the museum’s collec- at 8 p.m. in Distler Performance Hall. House of Blues Boston. Tickets cost of Life Everlasting” (2011). Saturday at tion will be on display. Opens Friday Tickets are free with a Tufts ID. A limited $37.05 on Livenation.com. 7 p.m. at the ICA, 100 Northern Ave, at 9 a.m. and runs through Jan. 12 at number of rush tickets will be available at Boston. Student tickets are $8 and can be the Boston Athenaeum, 10 1/2 Beacon the door on Friday at 7:30 p.m. purchased at www.icaboston.org. Street, Boston. Admission is free. —compiled by the Daily Arts Department
TV Review In typical Murphy fashion, ‘Normal’ has its moments
b y Jo e St i l e Daily Editorial Board and ultimately makes something of herself. Like most Ryan Murphy pro- After Goldie discovers that her ductions, “The New Normal” tries boyfriend cheated on her less than to cover a lot of ground in a small five minutes after she left their house for work, she just wants to The New Normal drive away and never come back. She asks her eight-year-old daugh- ter Shania, played by Bebe Wood, Starring Andrew Rannells, where they should go. Justin Bartha, Georgia “I’ve always wanted to drive to Hawaii,” Shania replies. King, Ellen Barkin “I think we can make it to Airs Tuesdays at 9:30 p.m. Honolulu on half a tank,” says on NBC Goldie — an Ohio resident — with nothing but sincerity in her voice. space. Sometimes it works and Goldie may not be the smartest, all the various characters and but the viewer does get a chuckle plotlines blend together well. But from the television cliche of the other times, the show just seems upset character just picking up like a series of missteps. and driving off into paradise, even “The New Normal” stars Justin if paradise lies in the middle of Bartha and Andrew Rannells as the ocean. David and Bryan, a gay couple “The New Normal” gets anoth- who have decided they’re ready er jolt from the hilarious dialogue to have a child together. Georgia and fiery one-liners of Jane Forrest, King plays single mom Goldie. Goldie’s antagonistic grandmoth- Determined to turn her life er, played by Tony Award-winner around, Goldie has left her small- Ellen Barkin. town Midwestern life behind for Barkin has a touch for the cra- bigger dreams in Los Angeles. zier moments in the script and she At first glance, these two sets of sells them well. For example, when characters seem as if they could Jane sees a lesbian couple with a be on separate shows, and “The child, she begins to rant about how New Normal” often presents as she doesn’t think two men should such. But these individuals even- have a baby. When Goldie tries tually come together when Goldie to explain to her that love is love agrees to be David and Bryan’s and that those are actually two surrogate in order to make money women, Jane becomes even more for law school. certain that the lesbians are just During the scenes depicting a pair of ugly men. It’s the kind of David and Bryan together, “The rant that could make the character New Normal” feels like an amus- seem overly crazy and offensive, ing, sweetly domestic comedy. but Barkin’s manic energy gives it For the committed couple, hav- just the right amount of absurdity ing a baby seems like the natural to make it work. next step. However, both men are NeNe Leakes, best known for more than a little nervous about her stint on “The Real Housewives raising a child. Their moments of of Atlanta,” plays Rocky, Bryan’s uncertainty provide much of the assistant. Unfortunately, the series show’s comic relief and situation- doesn’t really seem to know what to al humor. Though they are incred- do with her. She appears in scenes, ibly different people, David and rattles off a few quick, aggressive Bryan work well together. Their jokes and leaves. Her punch lines chemistry translates to viewers do hit hard — to one of Jane’s racist and will have audiences laughing comments, she responds, “The last and smiling. time I checked the diamond watch Goldie’s story is little less my gay boss bought me without Georges Biard via Wikimedia Commons light-hearted. Usually, scenes his consent, it was 2012” — but Ellen Barkin plays the highly-opinionated Jane Forrest on “The New Normal.” with Goldie come off as satires something about her lines and her of the “underdog” role, chroni- character feel off. to follow. This makes the series feel quick one-liner show. the talented cast and its genuine cling the well-worn tale of the When the two main storylines slightly jarring. The show can’t be While “The New Normal” humor give it plenty of potential. single waitress with a no-good come together, the show can’t both a feel-good people-helping- might need a few episodes to iron It very well may develop into a boyfriend who beats the odds decide which one of its many tones people comedy and a bitter and out some of these tonal problems, solid sitcom.
Top Ten | Child stars who disappoint us
after hearing the news about Amanda 9. Dustin Diamond: In 2006, Diamond cre- 6. Shia LaBeouf: He pulled off the 3. Lindsay Lohan: What more can be Bynes’ driver’s license suspension — the ated a sex tape called “Screeched — Saved impressive task of being one of the most said? Considering the “Mean Girls” (2004) latest in a string of unfortunate incidents by the Smell.” The less said about Screech’s lifeless members in a cast filled with star’s driving record, we estimate her car for the former child star — we began to exploits, the better. giant robots. insurance cost around the GDP of a small reflect on other child stars who have left island nation. their glory years well in the past. Here are the top 10 child stars we’re no longer 8. Haley Joel Osment: He famously 5. Jesse McCartney: The former teen 2. The Olsen Twins: The twin child stars charmed by. declared, “I see dead people” in “The Sixth star has gone from writing Top 20 hits have used their massive fortunes and ’90s Sense” (1999). We see a dead career. to earning his living by voicing an ani- successes to pioneer wearing circus tents. mated squirrel in the “Alvin and the 10. Danny Bonaduce: He went from star- Chipmunks” (2007-2011) movie series. ring as Danny Partridge to downing vodka 7. Britney Spears: Between her 55-hour Need we say more? 1. Macaulay Culkin: The once-successful on a network whose biggest reality star marriage in 2004 and spontaneously shav- child star seems to have metamorphosed was Flavor Flav. Quite the career path! ing her head back in 2007, Britney has into his Michael Alig character in “Party come a long way since her “Mickey Mouse 4. Kel Mitchell: Kenan ended up on Monster” (2003). Club,” days. “Saturday Night Live.” Kel ended up with rumors about his death. —compiled by the Daily Arts Department Thursday, September 27, 2012 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Weekender 7
Album Review Mae Humiston and Sara Gardner | Jazz pianist Mehldau amazes in ‘Where Let’s Talk About Food Do You Start’ Cooking b y Mat t h e w We l c h up a Daily Editorial Board movement For anyone concerned with the increasingly institutionalized, cura- torial nature of contemporary jazz,
Where Do You Start ood is life. We all need to eat to live, Brad Mehldau whether we survive on lettuce or dine on foie gras and fine wine. Indeed, food affects nearly every facet of humanF existence. People often wax poet- Nonesuch ic about the experience of preparing and pianist Brad Mehldau’s latest album, enjoying food, elaborating on the plea- “Where Do You Start,” is a welcome sures of a meal well-had and on the nature breath of fresh air. As many contem- and symbolism of our relationship with porary jazz albums lean towards either food. This connection to what we eat is the hyper-esoteric technical accomplish- impetus behind the food movement — the ment or nostalgic reiterations of past importance of food and the complexity of trends, Mehldau seems to be doing our interactions with it inspire people to something altogether different. question and explore what they consume. Within the context of his trio, which It also leads them to improve the food qual- includes bassist Larry Grenadier and ity and mitigate the consequences of our drummer Jeff Ballard, Mehldau is means of nourishment. exploring all of the sonic possibilities The language it uses, however, can eas- Scott Lenger via Flickr Creative Commons available to an open-minded instru- ily misrepresent the admirable goals of the Improvisation among members of the trio is one of the highlights in “Where Do You Start.” mentalist and song interpreter with his food movement. As this weekly column acts immense talents. exceptional interpretation of Nick out into broader chords. Mehldau’s as a voice for the Tufts food community, Mehldau has received much acclaim Drake’s classic “Time Has Told Me.” strong sense of space and timing give much of the vocabulary that gives shape to for his wide-ranging appreciation of Grenadier’s bass solo is restrained and this performance its bite. Though the this movement will be used in each article. music and his unique ability to adapt adheres faithfully to the melody of the pianist could easily fill the song with To make our points clear and to avoid the songs of all genres to the open formats song, but his keen sense for inflection bebop runs and jam pack it with his detrimental effects of jargon, we are going of jazz, classical and solo piano. This and rhythmic displacement give the virtuosity, he holds back. Even when he to make this article a go-to glossary of buzz is evidenced beautifully on “Where Do performance an exuberance that any does play an expertly executed flurry words that will reliably appear whenever You Start,” which sports reinterpreta- but the most accomplished bassists of notes, it’s almost always surrounded and wherever you see the words “food move- tions of songs by artists as diverse would fail to deliver. by space on both sides. ment.” Hopefully, having this as a source will as the folk exemplar Nick Drake, the “Aquelas Coisas Todas” presents When the trio kicks into full swing better your understanding of food-related Brazilian songwriter Chico Buarque, another high point for the album. halfway through the track, Mehldau topics, from what exactly the food move- Sufjan Stevens and Alice in Chains. Ballard’s drumming shifts and trades still keeps the listener on the edge of ment is to what the “organic” label actually In fact, there is only one original between speedy rimshot accents, his seat with his remarkable juxtapo- means. Here’s a list of the words we feel are Mehldau composition on the entire manic hi-hat runs and Latin-inflected sition of excess and minimalism. The the most important, along with somewhat album: the subtly propulsive “Jam.” fills on the toms, giving the song a concluding drum solo is deliciously concise definitions, to try to better explain The rest are covers. Brazilian vibe that complements the rhythmic without being in your face the complexities of our food: Given the huge breadth of Mehldau’s groove of the original piece. After and Grenadier keeps a groove while source material, the remarkable cohe- a sprightly intro, Mehldau’s playing maintaining complex commentary on Food Movement: A broad name given to the sion of the album is truly impressive slows down to become almost con- the toms. cumulative efforts of individuals, initiatives and speaks highly of the pianist’s abili- templative as it shifts through some The wonderful mixing of the album and interest groups to promote the fair pro- ties as an interpreter and arranger. It thick harmonic changes, creating a gives the drums a lively presence on duction and consumption of healthy goods doesn’t hurt that he is backed by one of strong contrast to Grenadier’s devil- the record’s soundstage, with the vari- made with environmentally sound practices the tautest and most communicative ish rhythms. As the song progresses, ous parts of the kit voiced in differ- and/or by justly treated workers, including rhythm sections in contemporary jazz. the two approach a common ground ent channels to surround the listener those groups addressing issues of access, Jeff Ballard’s drumming walks the line of intensity and Mehldau’s virtuosic, with Ballard’s drumming and create an resource use and labeling. These articles between melodic commentary and flu- double-handed runs in his solo mark immersive listening experience. generally refer to the food movement taking vial timekeeping, constantly trading a point of intersection between all the All in all, “Where Do You Start” is a place in the United States. between additional rhythmic input members of the trio as they collabo- wonderful album that provides a great Agricultural Development: Refers to the and pulling back to let the other mem- rate for some of the most invigorating look at the best of contemporary jazz. origin and expansion of farming systems, bers of the band take the groove over. interplay of the album. All three members show why the piano as well as the integration of the agricultural The same can be said for Larry Even though Mehldau shows him- trio is such a great format for impro- sector into the United States economy and Grenadier’s bass playing, which gives self quite capable of bringing pop, visation: Each instrument can solo policy. It generally implies the industrializa- the trio a melodically compelling and rock and folk into the sphere of his and support with almost equal mea- tion of agriculture and the monopolistic expressive foundation. The nuance trio’s playing, he is just as adept at sure, making for communicative and growth that has taken place within the US and complexity of his playing is soft giving jazz standards a fresh interpre- expressive interplay that runs through agricultural sector. spoken but ever-present. Anywhere tation. His breathy, spaced-out rendi- every portion of the song. For anyone Food Justice (Equity): Seeks to redistribute you listen on the album, you can hear tion of Sonny Rollins’ “Airegin” begins looking for an introduction to contem- inequities of the risks and benefits as a him giving the tune more than just gloomily, with Mehldau playing the porary jazz or piano trios, they could result of how food is produced, distributed, a routine bass line. Nowhere speaks melody over a plodding, funereal left hardly do better than the aptly titled consumed and disposed of. Food equity of this more clearly than the trio’s hand ostinato that eventually breaks “Where Do You Start.” specifically focuses on the fair distribution and consumption of food. GMO: Stands for “genetically modified organism.” This means that the genetic The Artsy Jumbo material of a plant or animal has been engi- neered in order to change one or more of the Singer Kevin Thomas balances wildly different genres organism’s features. This column uses GMO in reference to plants — like the uniformly Where else but Tufts could you certs coming up in November, the different genres, he’s making his mark round and red tomatoes in the supermarket simultaneously be in one group that dates of which will be announced on the Tufts campus one musical — as well as animals. focuses on Scottish folk songs and soon. Thomas notes that the group group at a time. Organic: According to the USDA, organic one that primarily performs a cap- has covered William Schuman and foods are grown without the use of synthetic pella R&B? Kevin Thomas, a junior, is “Carmina Burana” by Carl Orff. additives, such as chemical pesticides and involved in both the Chamber Singers “I’m just a fan of music in general,” —by Kate Griffiths fertilizers, and aren’t genetic engineering. and S-Factor. He has been singing since Thomas said. Through these wildly The USDA “organic” label implies that for ninth grade. processed food, 95 percent of the ingredi- Chamber Singers is the smaller, more ents used in that product are organic. select of the two chamber choir groups Fair trade: Refers to the movement that on campus. It includes an average of favors a market-based approach to help- 30 people. ing producers in developing countries to after singing in the larger group, promote sustainability and provide workers Chamber Choir, for his freshman and with occupational rights and fair pay. sophomore year, Thomas has gradu- ated to the more elite group and is Hopefully, it ultimately becomes clear enjoying the change. He also joined that these definitions, save a couple, tend S-Factor, Tufts’s only all-male R&B a to be amorphous and specific to individual cappella group, just last year. people. The ultimate goal is to create a sus- a lot of practice goes into balancing tainable movement that’s palatable — if the two singing groups, but Thomas you’ll pardon the pun! — to everyone, to enjoys the challenge. the point where we can make a positively “My boarding school tried to make delicious impact on how we interact with us all really well-rounded,” Thomas our food. said. “I had never sung before, but I just signed up to fulfill an arts require- ment. After that first year, I [received] Mae Humiston is a senior majoring in encouragement from the choir director anthropology. She can be reached at Mae. and have been singing ever since.” [email protected]. Sara Gardner is a the Chamber Singers have two con- ashley seenauth / the tufts daily freshman whose major is undecided. She can be reached at [email protected]. 8 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Editorial | Letters Thursday, September 27, 2012
Editorial THE TUFTS DAILY Re b e c c a K. Sa n t i a g o In U.N. address, Obama’s disposition con- Editor-in-Chief Editorial trasts starkly with Romney’s Ben Kochman President Barack Obama addressed “I accept that people are going to porting that the president does not believe Falcon Reese the United Nations on Tuesday, Sept. call me awful things every day, and I strongly in American exceptionalism. Managing Editors 25, touching on a number of subjects will always defend their right to do so. The contrast here between the two is in recent international discourse, rang- Americans have fought and died around legitimate, especially in mien. On his trip Jenna Buckle Executive News Editor ing from the Syrian crisis to Iran’s the globe to protect the right of all peo- to Europe during the summer, Governor Shana Friedman News Editors Lizz Grainger nuclear program. His speech focused ple to express their views — even views Romney hoped to up his foreign policy Stephanie Haven on the implications of the death of the that we disagree with.” credentials. However, due to a number of Amelie Hecht Daphne Kolios American ambassador to Libya, Chris This statement and the President’s missteps — not all his own — Romney’s Patrick McGrath Stevens, after protestors, some of whom overall approach to his speech draw trip resulted in a number of gaffes, rang- Laina Piera Martha Shanahan were armed with small arms, attacked a contrast with the foreign policy ing from his questioning the preparation Melissa Wang the American consulate in Benghazi. approach espoused by Mitt Romney. of the London Olympics to suggesting Jenny White Sharon Lam The president urged the world to react The president is known for his cool that Palestine was less successful than Menghan Liu Assistant News Editors to transitions due to the Arab Spring with demeanor and detached pragmatism. Israel due to its culture. Much as he has Melissa Mandelbaum Audrey Michael tolerance, encouraging them to support In contrast, Romney, who has expressed on domestic tours, Romney lacked cer- James Pouliot free speech and values that would pro- moderate support for some ideas tain tact in speech that most politicians Josh Weiner mote conversation as these new govern- founded in neo-conservative philoso- gain through experience on the job. ments attempt to foster freer societies. phy, has stressed a need for the U.S. to Perhaps comportment should not Hannah Fingerhut Executive Features Editor His speech called on these nations to be tougher; he has chided the adminis- be everything in politics, but the way Jon Cheng Features Editors understand the importance of such val- tration for its apologizing for the anti- a candidate carries himself is undeni- Amelia Quinn Derek Schlom ues, presenting “a choice between the Islamic video that inflamed the Arab ably important. One has to wonder how Lily Sieradzki forces that would drive us apart, and the world in recent days, as well as for the Romney would do addressing the multi- Emily Bartlett Assistant Features Editors Alexandria Chu hopes we have in common.” In a man- president’s “reset” policy with Russia. faceted United Nations, and whether he Jacob Passy ner that recognized some harder truths Romney often remarks that the presi- could overcome both his tendency to about how people view him, the presi- dent is too compromising in his deal- make gaffes and his belief in uncompro- Melissa MacEwen Executive Arts Editor dent offered his opinion of the role of ings with the world, often calling him mising values to be a bold, strong and Kate Griffiths Arts Editors free speech and America in the world: out for his “apology tour” while pur- unifying leader. Alex Hanno Joe Stile Matthew Welch Alex Kaufman Assistant Arts Editors Dan O’Leary Keran Chen Caroline Welch
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PRODUCTION Alyssa Kutner Replacement referees jeopardize safety, Production Director Elliot Philips Executive Layout Editor integrity of football Jen Betts Layout Editors Matthew Cardarelli Gabrielle Cella b y Io w a St a t e Da i l y Editorial Bo a r d That raises the question: How many been more dangerous than it was — spill Sarah Davis Iowa State Daily Shoshanna Kahne more referees are out there support- in the end zone. This then begs a more Sarah Kester ing their biases of the teams they so serious calling of what will happen if Adrian Lo Danny MacDonald We’ve seen it since week one: dearly love? players become injured because of poor Reid Spagna replacement referees — as soci- As NFL football fans, most bleed mistakes made by officials? Nina Goldman Executive Copy Editors ety has learned to call them — have those team colors. But when the zebras In week three, Oakland Raiders wide Drew Lewis missed calls and become more willing are out there bleeding red, black and receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey took Lauren Greenberg Copy Editors Adrienne Lange to throw flags and create just utter white for the Bucs and not black and a hospitalizing blow to the head when Patrick McGrath uncertainty about the game. white — the color of the NFL Refs — the stretching for a reception. Heyward-Bey You think you have seen this before, line of being biased is crossed. was knocked unconscious for more than another rant about replacement refer- But the beef with the referees isn’t just 10 minutes. ees, and how they simply have strug- with fans. Luckily, Heyward-Bey was released gled for the past four weeks. After Sunday night’s flag fest of a foot- Monday afternoon, saying he would be But this argument begs more serious ball game with the New England Patriots able to make a full recovery. George Brown Executive Online Editor questions, such as: When will this end, and the Baltimore Ravens, coach Bill But where was the flag? How many Darcy Mann Online Editors and how are the botched calls affecting Belichick was seen grabbing an official’s yards did the Raiders gain after the ille- Daniel Kotin Executive Technical Manager the safety of the players? arm after the game was over. gal hit? In week one, it was a shock to the The rule is any physical contact Zero. The hit went unflagged and culture of football players, coaches between a coach or player with a ref- unfined. BUSINESS and fans. “Maybe it was a fluke. It’ll be eree will result in a fine. It’s becoming old and it’s only week Christine Busaba better next week, right?” But the rules also state that hold- four. How many more games will fans Executive Business Director Week two, we saw the same thing. ing call should be 10 yards and not 15 have to sit through and watch the same old blown pass interference calls or sit Simmone Seymour Advertising Director Allotments of extra timeouts, missed yards. Maybe Belichick will appeal for Li Liang Receivables Manager calls and incorrect calls, giving teams offsetting penalties? through an extra five minutes because Shang Ming Wu Sales Director an extra 15 yards when they should But things are looking more and more the referee allotted a fourth timeout? have been allowed 10. bleak as we head deeper into the season. Some are saying when TV ratings drop, Football fans may have caught the Last week, fans saw a Dallas Cowboys then the NFL will do something about it. worst of it during week three. A replace- touchdown possibly slip through the Others say we’ll see replacement referees ment referee was caught using his hands of receiver Kevin Ogletree as he all season. Facebook to support the New Orleans slipped on a hat a replacement ref threw Or maybe, just maybe, an agreement P.O. Box 53018, Medford, MA 02155 Saints only hours before officiating — at him. is just around the corner. And we won’t 617 627 3090 FAX 617 627 3910 yes, you guessed it — the New Orleans Yes, his hat. have to see the 2012-13 NFL replacement [email protected] Saints’ game. Olgetree took a — what could have season continue.
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Off the Hill | The Pennsylvania State University Walt Laws-MacDonald | Show Me The Money! Mitt Romney would likely never win the honor AAPLs of ‘Employee of the Month’ and b y Sa r a h Mo e s t a strophic event to criticize the Obama was leaked of Romney saying that 47 The Daily Collegian administration and boast his own ideas percent of Americans “believe they are oranges of how foreign policy should be handled. victims” and that he will never “convince It scares me that I have exhibited a In a statement released Tuesday, Sept. them they should take personal responsi- H MY GOD IT’S FINALLY HERE greater understanding of human decency 11, he called the Obama administration’s bility for their lives.” IPHONE 5 OH MY GOD. in my job in the food service industry than handling of the situation “disgraceful” He then goes on to say that it isn’t his Get it out of your system. Take a Mitt Romney has, thus far, in his political and went on to suggest that the response job “to worry about those people.” He’s lap. It’s just a phone. Or is it? career. Allow me to explain myself. acted to “not condemn attacks on our absolutely right. It isn’t his job to worry O Yes, it is just a phone. But that’s not what I have worked at my local Bruster’s diplomatic mission, but to sympathize about those people. It is, however, the everyone is so excited about. It’s the eco- Real Ice Cream since I was 14 years old. with those who waged the attacks.” job of the President of the United States nomic event that surrounds every one of I worked there all throughout high Romney wouldn’t find himself of America to worry about those people. Apple’s product launches. school and I returned the past two sum- “Employee of the Month” with that When I got my job at Bruster’s, I under- So there’s a new iPhone. It has the usual mers to toil with sticky, chocolate syrup- attitude. stood that it was my job to serve every laundry list of new features: bigger screen, covered arms over hot waffle machines Sometimes I’d bring customers the customer the ice cream they wanted better camera, iOS 6, etc., etc. But as rival and grinningly shove sugar cones into wrong flavor of ice cream. Sometimes I’d with equal enthusiasm. Customers have handheld maker Samsung has quickly the faces of ungrateful customers who bring them a cookie dough milkshake thrown weird coupons I’d never seen pointed out, most of the features on the rarely felt inclined to tip me. instead of a cookie dough blast, or I’d forget before on the counter and I’d have to new iPhone have been a part of Android When one of my fellow scoopers expe- to put nuts on their sundaes. Sometimes spend a few confusing minutes scouring phones for several months. The Samsung rienced an irritating interaction with a the customers would be irrational and irate the surface of the cash register for a but- Galaxy S III, released in May of 2012, has a customer, I would totally judge them about my errors. They’d blow my mistakes ton that would make some sense of the larger screen, more memory and a bigger based upon whether or not they could out of proportion and yell at me until I madness. I’m not going to say it wasn’t battery. But it’s not an iPhone. maintain the grace and friendliness that blinked back humiliated tears. annoying. Apple’s mobile dominance is a prod- I could when a customer and I didn’t see Still, each time, I’d offer my best puppy However, the customer had come by uct of its own success. When comparing eye-to-eye. dog eyes and sympathetic smile and that irksome “free dino sundae” coupon an iPhone to any other phone — or any Thank goodness Mitt Romney will apologize for my mistake in my sugary- by circumstances I couldn’t imagine Apple product to its non-Apple com- never seek minimum wage work in his sweet customer service voice until I was because I didn’t personally know that petitor — the biggest victory for Apple lifetime, because if I were to slap my ugly certain they were placated. Sure, the individual customer or their life story or is simply being Apple. Apple brings a work visor on his well-coiffed head and customers were wrong to scream at me. their struggles. The only thing I knew was consistency across its platforms that the hand him a scoop, I know he wouldn’t be But if I mess up, regardless of the way that they were just as deserving of a high open-source format of the Android oper- able to effectively deal with the custom- other people perceive and handle my quality, enjoyable dino sundae as any ating system inherently cannot provide. ers. Last week, following the tragic deaths mistakes, I’m going to apologize. It’s the other customer. Apple products look cool. Yes, maybe it is of four U.S. citizens in the attack of the right thing to do. I would return to the window with the just a black rectangle, but it’s the sleekest U.S. embassy in Benghazi, Libya, Romney Haven’t we always been taught that two correct amount of change and I would black rectangle you have ever seen. heavily criticized the issued statements wrongs don’t make a right? Apologizing for provide these customers with equally In Apple’s own words — seriously, released by the Obama administration. inappropriate or incorrect behavior is not beautiful towers of whipped cream as I check the website — the iPhone 5 is The attacks were apparently prompted a sign of weakness and it certainly does would present to customers who paid full “The biggest thing to happen to iPhone by an offensive, American-made, anti- not go against what America stands for. price because my customers were human since iPhone.” Really Apple? Other gems Muslim film that sparked a lot of anger in Clinton’s statement was simultane- beings who were completely deserving of include “So much more than before. And the Muslim community. ously professional and unmistakably my respect. so much less, too.” and “It’s not just big- The official statement released by angry. The attacks were an inexcusable I was hired to make sure that every ger. It’s just right.” Sure, maybe they could Obama stated that America would seek reaction to a video that made Americans customer was equally cared for. be a bit more descriptive, but the vague- justice for this tragedy. Secretary of State seem hateful. Romney has tended to politicize cour- ness adds an air of mystery to the phone. Hillary Clinton also offered a statement But, what Romney doesn’t seem to tesy and humanity and compassion in Apple barely advertises its products. in which she said that the U.S. “deplores understand is that the best way to per- the arms race that has been the 2012 When Apple’s Vice President of Marketing any intentional effort to denigrate the petuate a hateful image of America — election season. Phillip Schiller testified in the Samsung religious beliefs of others,” but went on to and to invite more attacks and conflicts But at Bruster’s, we don’t call polite- patent case, he said that Apple “didn’t need say that “there is never any justification — is to suggest that apologizing for the ness, respect and positive interactions to” advertise after the release of many of for violent acts of this kind.” spread of offensive material is a sign of with the people we’ve been paid to serve its products. The media hypes up its prod- Romney took advantage of this cata- weakness. On Monday, Sept. 17, a video “liberalism.” We call it “not being a jerk.” uct launches so much that Apple cannot do much more to spread the word. When combined with Apple’s TV and movie pres- Off the Hill | Iowa State University ence — ever notice that MacBook on Jimmy Fallon’s desk? — traditional advertisements seem unnecessary. Fuel economy improvements positive Preorders of the phone have already topped those from last year’s iPhone 4S, b y Ia n Tim b e r l a k e differences — these folks are competi- industries, says: “There is a whole variety with some analysts estimating that Apple Iowa State Daily tors, you’ve got labor and business, but of technology to meet the standard, and could conservatively sell between 10 they decided, we’re going to work togeth- the primary method will be the inter- and 12 million iPhones from October to Depending on what news you were read- er to achieve something important and nal combustion engine. The automakers December this year. ing, Aug. 27 might be a strong indicator as lasting for the country.” understand that and they have technol- Though Apple products have always to whom you will vote for come November. A nonprofit organization called Ceres ogy to allow for that.” He stressed that the had huge launches, Apple’s ability to The opening day of the Republican was teamed up with Citi Investment improvement will not remove any well- consistently outdo itself in this regard is National Convention, President Barack Research to conduct a study to assess selling vehicles from the fleets, including unique. With the mobile space converg- Obama announced he finalized his plan the economic implications of such a high-end sports cars. ing to the iOS and Android platforms, to raise Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency massive plan. The first thing that was Dan Meszler of Meszler Engineering Apple has consistently proven itself the to 54.5 mpg by 2025. noticed was that “higher standards Services says that the cost of the automo- winner. Though Android controls the In the works since 2009, by the end of mean higher profits.” It also found that tive technologies would be outweighed majority of the mobile market, Apple’s 2012 automakers are to have an average Obama’s plan would lead to 484,000 new heavily by the savings consumers make one device has crushed those of the fleet fuel economy of 28.7 mpg. Currently, jobs in 49 states. at the pump. “The break-even point is plethora of Android manufacturers. they all are exceeding that standard at Walter McManus, research professor about $1.50 a gallon,” he says, according Perhaps the craziest stat I can drop today 28.9 mpg. Vehicle gas emissions are esti- at Oakland University, analyzed the data. to his calculations. Which, in my opinion, is that the release of the iPhone 5 is esti- mated to drop 50 percent while reduc- He found that by 2020, $2.44 billion will we will never see again. He went on to mated to raise the United States’ fourth ing fuel consumption by approximately be brought into U.S. automakers just say, “What [the Corporate Average Fuel -quarter GDP growth by 0.5 percent. That 40 percent by 2025. According to the because of the increased standards and Efficiency] does is floats all boats.” means that iPhone sales could account for White House, $1.7 trillion — or as Obama that all automakers will see an increase Some might argue, myself included, a quarter of our country’s entire economic puts it, “that’s trillion, with a ‘t’” — will of $4.76 billion. He also proclaimed all that a 54.5 mpg average standard is growth for the end of this year. Forget man- be saved by families in gas costs alone American automotive industries will unattainable in 15 years time. But that ufacturing, construction, services — the and $8,000 through the lifetime of each then become more competitive interna- argument is moot because any standard iPhone could be a quarter of our economy’s vehicle. By 2016, the industry is planned tionally, which is important for our need increase will be beneficial for this econo- growth. And it’s just a phone. to be up to an average of 35.5 mpg. to start selling more goods overseas. my, all families and the environment. So when comparing the iPhone to its Obama, alongside all major automaker Those who claim the technology is Not only has Romney stated his disap- competitors, it really is like comparing CEOs, stated in 2011: “This agreement on not there are simply misinformed. Mitt proval of this plan, but he has stated he Apple to oranges. They might perform the fuel standards represents the single-most Romney’s campaign representative will do what he can to reverse it should same tasks and come with similar technical important step we’ve ever taken as a Andrea Saul said: “Gov. Romney oppos- he become President. The greatest thing specifications, but each phone represents nation to reduce our dependence on for- es the extreme standards that President you can do to help with this issue is either far more than a means of communication. eign oil The companies here today have Obama has imposed, which will limit the vote for a reelection of Obama or do what iPhones are still status symbols — less endorsed our plan to continue increasing choices available to American families you can to convince Romney of the dan- so than when the original was released, the mileage on their cars and trucks over The president tells voters that his regula- gers of reversing the Corporate Average but status symbols nonetheless. I’ve never the next 15 years. We’ve set an aggressive tions will save them thousands of dollars Fuel Efficiency plan. seen a line around the block for an Android target, and the companies here are step- at the pump but always forgets to men- I am proud to be a part of a univer- phone, and I don’t expect to see one any- ping up to the plate.” tion that the savings will be wiped out by sity that goes through such great prac- time soon. The Cult of Apple is alive and Mind you, this was an agreement having to pay thousands of dollars more tice in becoming more energy efficient. well, and the end is not near. struck between the Obama administra- upfront for unproven technology that Supporting not just Obama’s plan but tion and automakers, as Obama put it: they may not even want.” also this trend is incredibly important — “This agreement was arrived at with- Alan Baum of Baum and Associates, and after being informed of the facts and Walt Laws-MacDonald is a sophomore major- out legislation. You are all demonstrating a business that provides research and numbers, it becomes a no-brainer. ing in quantitative economics. He can be what can happen when people put aside analysis for the automotive and related reached at [email protected].
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Volleyball Brian Tan | Now Serving Tufts Volleyball looks to join in the MVPosey spirit of Homecoming ept. 9, 2012: Giants catcher Buster Posey is in the batter’s box, the b y Al e x Sc h r o e d e r count is 1-2 and Dodgers pitcher Contributing Writer Joe Blanton is pitching. Blanton Ssets up and makes five great pitches in a After a tough second day of competi- row that are either out of the zone or on tion on Saturday at the MIT Invitational, the corners. held at Brandeis, the volleyball team is One by one, an off-balanced Posey looking to regain its high level of play in fouls off put-away pitches, as Blanton their two games scheduled for homecom- later called them, while being off-bal- ing weekend. anced to live to see another pitch. Then, Losses to Springfield and MIT in four on the 10th pitch of the at-bat, Blanton sets and three sets, respectively, dropped throws a hanging slider over the middle, the team’s overall record to 6-4. But the top half of the plate. Posey puts his bat on losses have contained bright spots for the ball and backspins it over the 399 feet Tufts as well, and the team has undoubt- sign on the centerfield wall of AT&T Park. edly shown what it is capable of. Those Buster Posey then proceeds to round the positives, and improving the steadiness bases for his 20th home run of the year. of their play, are what the Jumbos will With less than two weeks left in the focus on in their upcoming games. baseball season, the race for the MVP “We are looking to improve consis- awards is heating up. In this week’s col- tency throughout our play,” senior tri- umn, I’m going to make my picks for the captain Kiersten Ellefsen said. “In our NL and AL MVP awards and talk about the first set against Springfield, we played the biggest surprise of the year. high level of play we are capable of. We Buster Posey is one of the frontrunners want to try to reach that level of play and and my pick to win the NL MVP. Together keep it there.” Oliver Porter / The Tufts Daily with Pirates and Brewers outfielders The volleyball team will be looking to rebound from a tough second day at the MIT The team will need to maintain that Andrew McCutchen and Ryan Braun, this Invitational with victories in the team’s first Homecoming games in many years. attitude as they head into Homecoming contention is a three-man race. A year after weekend. Tufts will take on Connecticut the football game to the volleyball game.” team will have to focus on recovering and season-ending surgery due to a broken leg, College at 8 p.m. on Friday, followed by That said, the results of this weekend’s improving after last weekend’s mishaps. Posey rebounded very nicely and led the a Saturday game against Wesleyan at 2 upcoming matches will also play a defini- However, the road to victory will not be San Francisco Giants to an NL West title. p.m. But these games are more than just tive role in the team’s aspirations for the an easy one, especially considering the This pick is probably just a little biased, a chance for the Jumbos to get back on rest of the season. A weekend of victories high caliber of their opponents, particu- with my being a Giants fan, but Posey track. They also are the first homecoming could set the tone for an energetic and larly Conn. College. Coming into the week- catches one of the league’s best pitching games anyone on the team will ever play. consistent level of play the rest of the end game, the Camels hold a 10-1 overall staffs, all while gunning down base steal- “I’ve never played in a homecoming way, which will be critical if Tufts wants to record, with a 2-1 record in the conference, ers left and right and leading the Giants in game before,” senior tri-captain Kendall remain competitive in a difficult NESCAC. and will be looking to assert themselves as home runs, RBI and on-base percentage, Lord said. “This is my first one, the first “This weekend we’re hoping to improve a strong force in the NESCAC by knocking thus proving himself to be the most valu- one for the team in many years.” our all-around game,” Lord said, when off the Jumbos on their home floor. able player in the National League. The privilege of playing in such a game asked what positive steps the team can Meanwhile, the Wesleyan Cardinals In the AL, the MVP race will come is not lost on the Jumbos, who hope that make in these next two games. “We need are 3-6 overall with a 0-3 record in the down to Detroit Tigers third baseman the school spirit usually displayed that to play together, as a team. I’m really NESCAC, making them the weakest of the Miguel Cabrera and Los Angeles Angels day on Zimman, Kraft and Bello Fields will excited for this opportunity, we can learn pair of opponents for Tufts this weekend. centerfielder Mike Trout. Mike Trout has spill onto the court and into the stands at a lot.” Regardless of the records coming into the played like a superstar despite only turn- Cousens Gymnasium. The biggest test this weekend for the weekend though, both games are win- ing 21 in August, and leads the league in “We have an incredible amount of Jumbos will be one of character. Handling nable for Tufts — and victories in these runs scored, stolen bases and Wins Above Jumbo pride, and now we really get to the excitement and channeling it into matches will go a long way to help the Replacement. He is a lock to win Rookie of share that,” Ellefsen said. “I hope the cooperation will be crucial, as the hype Jumbos secure a high seed in the postsea- the Year and has been the biggest reason school Jumbo pride carries right over from could just as easily turn into panic. The son conference tournament. why the Angels turned around their slow start and are now contending for the play- offs. Trout has shown off his incredible Editors' Challenge | Week 4 talent countless times on SportsCenter highlights, from his sensational home run Whoops! Unfortunately for the sports editors, their perfor- Standing in seventh place is a sports editor who’s experienced a robberies to his 92 percent success rate mance in last week’s pick ranks among the worst sports disgraces quick decline, Aaron “Roger Clemens” Leibowitz. Once the undis- in stealing bases. Even though Cabrera and errors of all time, with not a single editor going over .500. puted leader of the sports section, Leibowitz now spends most of has a chance to be the first player to win First, there’s the fearsome foursome leading the pack, who his time fighting lawsuits and admiring his once-great physique. the Triple Crown since 1967, Mike Trout used pretty bad but not catastrophic performances last week We now move to the cellar of the standings, where the sports deserves to be taking home the trophy because he has been the single most valu- to slog to the top of the standings. David “Brian Scalabrine” editors have embarrassed themselves with their lack of NFL prog- able player in the American League. McIntyre, Andy “Roger Goodell” Wong, Ethan “Chris Webber” nosticating ability, as their risks in picking clearly did not pay off. Meanwhile, the biggest surprise of the Sturm and Marcus “Leon Lett” Budline have made numerous mis- Evidently, Kate “Marion Jones“ Klots, Alex “Plaxico Burress” year has been the story of the Oakland takes, from misthrown passes to lockouts to phantom timeouts Baudoin and Jake “Sammy Sosa” Indursky have suffered severe Athletics. This Oakland team was pro- to blocked kick recoveries, but in the end, they showed that their falls from grace and need massive comebacks over the next few jected by experts to lose 100 games this true colors can’t be defined by a few errors. weeks to get back to the upper echelon of sports editors and season. However, the A’s have shocked The same can’t be said, though, for the rest of the sports recover from bouts with steriod use, self-inflicted gunshot wounds the country as they’re on pace to win 91 editors, starting with Ben “David Stern” Kochman and Zachey and steroid use respectively. games. The A’s currently have the second “Bud Selig” Kliger. Even though they’re both still near the top, Guest picking this week is Elliot “Ron Artest” Philips, who has wild card spot in the American League, Kochman and Kliger may have held onto power for too long. had many difficulties in his career as the executive layout direc- which would put the A’s in the playoffs Indeed, the former leaders of the standings have already begun to tor, but is ready to bounce back, stop elbowing and punching were the season to end today. weaken under the intense pressure of old age, lockouts and calls people and dedicate his forthcoming picking championship to They play in baseball’s toughest divi- for more instant replay by the other sports writers. his therapist. sion — sorry Red Sox fans — and have the second best team ERA in the league. Contributing to this success is Josh David Andy Ethan Marcus Ben Zachey Aaron Kate Alex Jake Elliot Reddick, of former Red Sox fame, who OVERALL RECORD 27-21 27-21 27-21 27-21 26-22 26-22 25-23 24-24 23-25 22-26 Philips has so far hit 29 bombs, after hitting LAST WEEK 8-8 8-8 8-8 8-8 6-10 6-10 8-8 7-9 6-10 7-9 GUEST only ten in the three previous seasons Clev. at Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore Baltimore combined. The pitching staff is made up Carolina at Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta Atlanta of rookies and relative no-names from N. England at Buff. N. England N. England N. England N. England Buffalo N. England N. England N. England N. England N. England N. England Jarrod Parker to Dan Straily, while the Minn. at Detroit Minnesota Minnesota Detroit Minnesota Detroit Detroit Minnesota Minnesota Detroit Detroit Detroit starting infield is made up of guys like S. Diego at KC San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego Kansas City San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego San Diego Chris Carter and Josh Donaldson. How Seattle at St. Louis Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle Seattle St. Louis St. Louis St. Louis Seattle St. Louis Seattle have the A’s stayed so hot and won so San. Fran. at NY Jets San. Fran. San. Fran. San. Fran. San. Fran. San. Fran. San. Fran. San. Fran. San. Fran. San. Fran. San. Fran. San. Fran. many games? Clutch hitting — they lead Tenn. at Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Houston Tennessee the league in walk-off wins — and stra- Cincinatti at J’ville Cincinatti Cincinatti Cincinatti Jacksonville Cincinatti Cincinatti Jacksonville Jacksonville Cincinatti Cincinatti Jacksonville tegic “Moneyball” (2011) management Miami at Arizona Miami Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona Arizona from Billy Beane and the front office. Oakland at Denver Denver Denver Denver Oakland Denver Denver Denver Denver Denver Denver Denver N. Orleans at GB Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Green Bay Wash. at T. Bay Wash. Wash. Tampa Bay Wash. Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Tampa Bay Wash. Wash. Tampa Bay Brian Tan is a sophomore who is major- NY Giants at Phila. NY Giants NY Giants NY Giants NY Giants Phila. NY Giants NY Giants NY Giants NY Giants Phila. NY Giants ing in economics and Chinese. He can be Chicago at Dallas Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Chicago Dallas Dallas Chicago reached at [email protected]. 12 INSIDE Volleyball 11
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Men’s Soccer Men’s Soccer takes on toughest test yet b y Ja k e In d u r s k y “One of the things you have to handle Daily Editorial Board against them is their ability to score off of set pieces. I think more than half of their The men’s soccer team entered last goals have come from set pieces,” coach weekend with hopes of continuing Josh Shapiro said. “Our ability to neutral- their season opening winning streak ize that as much as we can and limit their but instead came away with two draws opportunities is important.” against the Colby and Trinity teams that More than anything, Coach Shapiro and they beat last season. This week, the chal- the rest of the team believe that the key to lenge is different, but the expectations are success is playing Tufts-style soccer. the same, as Tufts prepares to battle an “They’re very good in the air, and they’re Amherst team ranked second in the nation. a big, physical team. If we can keep the The Jumbos, unhappy with their results ball on the ground and play our brand of from last weekend, are looking to prove soccer, I think we have a terrific chance,” that it was an anomaly in an otherwise Shapiro said. “If the ball is in the air the spotless season. And there is no better whole time and we’re playing their style, I way to prove themselves than by taking think it will be very hard.” down the No. 2 team in the country. The success of Amherst starts and “Especially this game, coming off of ends with their dominant attack, led by two results that we know we could have the reigning NESCAC player of the year, done better on, and the fact that Amherst senior Spencer Noon, and his fellow is doing well this season, makes this a forward, junior Jae Heo, who both have very big game for us,” senior co-captain a team-leading 13 points this season. Rafa Ramos-Meyer said. “We’re looking to But while the team is aware of the indi- Oliver Porter / The Tufts Daily make a statement, and if it were to hap- vidual talent that Amherst boasts, coach The men’s soccer team will face No. 2 Amherst on Homecoming, a team that has outscored pen, it would happen [this] Saturday.” Shapiro does not want to let his player’s its opponents 22-1 so far this season. Team scoring leader Maxime Hoppenot, focus stray. a sophomore, agreed with Ramos-Meyer “We’re very aware of these guys, but In order to keep up with the high- aggressive and take more risks on offense. but also added that the team will go at we’re not going to be a team dictated too flying Lord Jeffs, the Jumbos will need It’s just a matter of putting it all together.” this game just like any other. much by our opponents,” he said. “I want to create opportunities for its dynamic In fact, over their two games this past “This is a great opportunity because our team to be aware of who their dan- sophomore duo of Hoppenot and class- weekend, Tufts combined for 32 shots, they’re undefeated, ranked second in the gerous players are and who they might mate Gus Santos, who have combined but those shots yielded only one goal. nation, and whenever you have the chance be looking to in certain situations, but at to score more than half the team’s goals That lack of efficiency won’t cut it against to beat a team like that, or a ranked team, the end of the day, we’re going to play our this year. an Amherst team that consistently capi- it’s a good opportunity,” Hoppenot said. style of game and not let whoever comes As Ramos-Meyer pointed out though, talizes on its chances. “But I think we’re just going to try to treat in here dictate what we do.” it is not only about creating opportuni- In the end, it’s who can put the ball in it like any other game.” Shapiro did add that his defense will ties for the attack but also executing and the net that matters, and scoring often But it’s hard not to take notice of Amherst. have to step up for its biggest challenge finishing those opportunities. comes down to a lucky bounce and which The Lord Jeffs, who are 6-0 on the year and of the year, as they try to slow down an “We were able to create good chances team is out there competing more. 3-0 in the NESCAC, have outscored their attack that has already attempted 158 this past weekend,” Ramos-Meyer said. “We just need to be ready to battle,” opponents by a staggering 22-1, scoring shots, 68 more than a Jumbos offense “We just didn’t execute and didn’t finish. Hoppenot said. “It’s going to be contested five or more goals in half of their games. that is itself well regarded. I think we’re definitely going be more game, and we just have to be ready to go.”
Women’s Soccer Nothing to lose for Tufts in Homecoming match against Amherst b y Et h a n St u r m and the team finds itself at a cross- end of the season wasn’t simply off the pitch. The focus remained a goal this season and scored two Daily Editorial Board roads. Coming off a brutal back- a test of their skills, but of their on enjoying what they were doing. against both Hamilton and Bates. to-back conference weekend, a physical and mental toughness. “We had the last two days off, But Amherst would be remiss to Six games into the Tufts wom- pair of losses to Colby and Trinity, Aronchick was subbed out with and today, as a team we baked overlook Tufts. en’s soccer team’s season, the tale Tufts find themselves facing a sec- a knock in the 54th minute of cookies and played Catch Phrase, “We’re in kind of a good situa- has been nothing short of Jobian. ond NESCAC doubleheader in two Sunday’s game and didn’t return. because we have to have a little tion here, because we have nothing They’ve lost four players to injury, weeks, a result of the harsh new Kaufmann, on the other hand, competition,” Hanley said. “You’ve to lose coming into this weekend,” of which at least two are season scheduling format that began this played more than 30 minutes of got to have fun. We’re trying to tap Aronchick said. “The pressure is on ending, and now are playing with a past season with the addition of that second half. in to our hard work and working them to uphold their ranking; we roster of just 19, three of whom are Hamilton to the conference. “It was really just physically for each other, and you can’t force just have to play our game.” goalies. They had to deal with hur- “Because of the way the NESCAC exhausting,” Kaufmann said. “You that upon anybody. They have to To take anything positive from ricane-like conditions in their sea- is, it’s very competitive no matter get to a point in the second half work hard for their teammates, this game, it will likely have to start son opener and have been undone who you’re playing,” senior tri-cap- of that second game where it’s all and the only way they’ll do that with Tufts’ defense and goalkeep- by the post and crossbar time and tain midfielder Rachel Aronchick mental. Whether or not you are is if we show them that it’s fun to ing. Junior Kristin Wright was phe- time again. said. “You have a top team that’s going to get your legs to move to work for your team and that it’s fun nomenal in the team’s 0-0 draw But with the halfway point of playing a bottom-ranked team, the ball or whether or not you are to play for Tufts.” with No. 16 Wheaton and will likely the season quickly approaching and the game is still really close. So going to make that checking run.” Of course, a result on Saturday need a similar performance against and the losses — already four in you are going to have a very physi- Given desperately needed days will be a tall task even for a revital- Amherst to keep Tufts in it. the NESCAC without a win or cally demanding game, and having off from practice on Monday and ized Jumbos squad. Amherst enters But even if their defense plays draw — piling up, the team need- two of them back-to-back is tough, Tuesday, the captains and veter- the game undefeated, with the only out of its mind, the Jumbos may ed to remember why they played especially back-to-back weekends.” ans focused on bringing the team smudge on their resume a 0-0 draw need a goal to get something from soccer in the first place. Their first doubleheader week- together and connecting as a group at Middlebury. They haven’t allowed this game. And with only two goals They had to remember to in six games so far this year, that have fun. could seem to be a tall task. But “We all play because we love Kaufmann, who got her first of the the game,” junior striker Anya season on Saturday on a penalty Kaufmann said. “A lot of times, kick, appears up to it. you can lose sight of that when “It’s very important to get that you’re stressed out because of first goal,” Kaufmann said. “As an school and stressed out because offensive player, you can get into a we’re losing, so I think bringing goal-scoring slump, but once you it back to fun will hopefully take get that first goal, from there it just us to that next step, which is now flows. I had a few opportunities we’re going to win.” against Trinity, and I know it’s com- Another point stressed to the ing. It’ll be there on Saturday.” team is the need to stay strong as a Despite the rocky start to the group even when adversity sets. season, Kaufmann and the team’s “Our coach [Martha Whiting] said other veterans continue to exude after the game that the most impor- confidence. Confidence that the tant thing is that we can’t turn on goals will come. Confidence that each other,” senior tri-captain goal- the wins will come. And as judg- ie Phoebe Hanley added. “That we ment weekend approaches, it might need to be there for our teammates be just what the doctor ordered. and be there as a team, because the “Right now our goal is making minute we turn on each other is the the tournament,” Hanley said. minute we fall apart. Team bonding “Once we get there, anything can and mental strength is going to get happen in the NESCAC.” us there eventually.” “We can’t look at ourselves as But despite the positive atti- defeated,” Kaufmann added. “Any tudes, the Homecoming matchup team can win any game, and we with No. 6 Amherst on Saturday Caroline Geiling / The Tufts Daily can win every single game from afternoon is quickly approaching, The women’s soccer team got off to a rough start this season, but is looking to rebound this weekend against Amherst. here on out.”