Where You Read It First Rain 47/31 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LVI, NUMBER 38 Wednesday, October 29, 2008 TUFTSDAILY.COM Yale professor cautions against valuing Tufts, surrounding areas voter conversion over mobilization affected by Patrick’s cuts b y Al e x a n d r a Bo g u s b y Je r e m y Wh i t e of dollars in budget cuts, have Daily Editorial Board Daily Editorial Board enacted measures to protect funding for select programs. Exactly one week before Tufts’ Cummings School of Somerville officials expressed Election Day, Yale Professor of Veterinary Medicine may be cautious optimism about the city’s Political Science Donald Green grappling with $5.4 million less ability to weather the setback. highlighted in state funding come fiscal year Somerville Alderman-at-Large what he sees 2009, after Massachusetts Gov. Bruce Desmond told the Daily that as a discon- Deval Patrick announced on Oct. the local government is trying to nect in presi- 15 that he will slash over $1 billion focus on retaining “some of the dential cam- from the state’s expenditures. The main functions of the city,” such paigns, which move will reduce the Cummings as police and fire services, schools focus more on School’s fiscal year 2009 operating and public works. swaying vot- budget by about eight percent. Desmond said Somerville is ers than on the simpler task of Cummings School Dean working to keep such essential pro- increasing turnout among solid Deborah Kochevar said that grams on “an existing-service level, supporters. administrators at the school in so you’re not cutting any people. In the year’s second Frank C. Grafton, Mass., are not sure what “The biggest cost in government Colcord Lecture, entitled “The steps they will take to address the is usually personnel,” he said. Science and Pseudoscience of funding cuts. “It would be inap- State Sen. Patricia Jehlen Winning Elections,” Green argued propriate to comment on how the (D-2nd Middlesex), who rep- that the success of mobilization school is going to handle the cuts resents parts of Medford and techniques depends on adding a right now,” she said. Somerville, said that despite personal touch and communicat- The graduate school’s loss Patrick’s pledge to keep local aid ing directly with people. comes out of a state earmark, and education funding constant, “Sustained, high-quality, heart- according to the Worcester many programs are suffering. felt communication often leads to Telegram and Gazette. “We’ve been through rounds of success,” he said. As part of its contract with the budget cutting, and there’s not a lot Dean of Undergraduate state, at least half of the Cummings left that’s easy to cut,” Jehlen told Education James Glaser said in School’s student body must be the Daily. “We cut some things that introductory remarks that Green, comprised of Massachusetts resi- are making people very upset.” the author of “Get Out the Vote: dents, and the school receives a As examples of cutbacks so far, Meredith klein/tufts daily How to Increase Voter Turnout,” subsidy that helps it provide a Jehlen pointed to local municipal Yale Professor Donald Green spoke yesterday about his study of efforts to is known as “one of the most cre- 15-percent tuition discount to in- programs seeking to allay drug increase voter participation. ative and provocative social scien- state students, according Kochevar. abuse and teen violence, funding tists in the country.” to describe the tactics of mobiliza- to vote. Persuasion, Green said, Because those stipulations remain for special-needs students and a Green described his Alumnae tion and persuasion. involves “trying to win people over part of the contract, the budget 40-year-old Cambridge program Lounge lecture as the “kind of Mobilization focuses on get- to your side.” cuts will not affect them, she said. that provides support to people advice you’d get from … cam- ting people who have already Somerville and Medford, paign consultants,” and went on expressed support in a candidate see GREEN, page 2 which will also face millions see FUNDING, page 2 ALLIES hosts annual conference

b y Sa r a h Bu t r y m o w i c z Community Union senator. While the Daily Editorial Board initiative has tangible benefits, it has also received criticism regarding this The Alliance Linking Leaders in type of intersection between academics Education and the Services (ALLIES) is and the military. leading its second annual “Intellectual The ALLIES symposium’s program- Roundtable” this week, bringing doz- ming will involve panel discussions, ens of military and academic experts to including “Strange Bedfellows? The campus to discuss cooperation between DoD and the Social Sciences” and “The civil and military enterprises. Imminent Challenge: Transitioning The three-day-long event is set to Security in Fragile States,” and a screen- kick off tonight with a keynote address ing of the film “Hidden Wounds,” a doc- from Antonia Chayes, the author of umentary about soldiers coping with “Planning for Intervention: International post-traumatic stress disorder. Cooperation in Conflict Management.” The symposium will close on Friday The title of this year’s roundtable is with a second keynote address, this one “Increasing National Participation in by Andrew Bacevich, author of “The Security and Defense.” Limits of Power: The End of American Students and experts will examine Exceptionalism.” the role of social sciences in the U.S. As of two weeks ago, ALLIES had military and take a look at the mili- received 20 confirmations of attendance annie wermiel/tufts daily tary’s connections to politics. These ties from experts, including faculty from the About 60 students, mostly Air Force ROTC cadets from Boston-area schools, assembled at are particularly relevant given the high U.S. Naval Academy at West Point, schol- the campus center yesterday for a crisis simulation. number of military officials who have ars from George Mason University and endorsed a presidential candidate this professors from the Fletcher School. But cycle. Morrison anticipates that there will be National council pushes for Tufts Of particular interest will be Defense between 30 and 40 attendees. Secretary Robert Gates’ Minerva initia- The panel discussions, which will tive, which allocates millions of dollars each feature three or four experts, will to bring ROTC facility to campus to support academic researchers’ work be open to all students. ALLIES students on projects that do things like examine and visiting students will also attend b y Be n Gi t t l e s o n But university officials say that deci- the connections between religion and a number of smaller conferences with Daily Editorial Board sion remains in the hands of the mili- terrorism and archive documents on distinguished guests. tary, which has determined that main- Chinese military doctrines. Twenty to 30 Tufts students will take A national non-profit group devoted taining central hubs for Boston-area “That’s probably one of the most part in these conferences, where they to supporting higher education sent a schools, located at MIT and Boston important topics we’re going to be dis- will be joined by students from the Naval letter this month urging Tufts’ Board University, is more cost-effective than cussing,” said ALLIES member Chas Academy and Air Force. of Trustees to move the university’s setting up detachments of the program Morrison, a sophomore. “That’s one of the really unique assets Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) at each area college. Minerva draws on the social sci- to an intellectual roundtable,” Morrison program back on campus, saying that Anne Neal, president of the American ences to improve war-fighting capaci- said. “We’re going to be sitting down students deserve the right to pursue a ties, according to Morrison, a Tufts with people from all sides of the table.” military career in a convenient way. see ROTC, page 2 Inside this issue Today’s Sections

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see ARTS, page 5 see SPORTS, back page 2 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y News Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Changing minds is not easy Police Briefs GREEN ally funded 527 organization that Closet drinkers erty of Interstate Rental Service, be but the student signed a form continued from page 1 would help political scientists brought to the TUPD station. refusing aid and was sent home Drawing on a number of stud- test the effectiveness of differ- Tufts University Police Dep- for the night. ies, Green said that mobilization ent mobilization tactics in actual artment (TUPD) officers responded Student can’t walk, is more cost-effective than try- campaigns. The only limitation, to a call at 11:11 p.m. on Oct. and sergeant can’t Jumbo gets an aero- ing to sway people across party he said, is that campaigns could 23 at Lewis Hall at the request say what ‘space porn sol makeover lines, especially when the can- be unwilling to risk losing in the of an on-duty resident assistant. party’ could be didates are familiar and recog- name of research. The RA told officers that she had An individual called TUPD at nizable. Still, in the “heat of the “After this election, we’re attempted to make contact with TUPD officers driving on Sawyer 2:59 a.m. on Oct. 26 to report campaign,” candidates are more going to hang out our shingle. people who were being noisy in Avenue at 11:59 p.m. on Oct. 24 vandalism that was occurring likely to create ads that focus on If you’re an aspiring candidate a room, but they would not open saw a female walking unsteadily on the Academic Quad. Three their platforms rather than on who is preparing to lose, we’ll the door. down the street, accompanied by individuals were spray-painting voting in general, he said. run a pro-bono campaign for When officers arrived, the a male. The officers asked the cou- the statue of Jumbo outside “With a relatively well-known you,” he said. room was empty, but occupants ple for identification and found Barnum Hall, the caller said. The candidate, it’s hard to change After the lecture, an intrigued of a nearby room were being loud. that both people were 19-year-old only description given was that people’s minds. Nevertheless, audience picked Green’s brain in When an individual exited that Tufts students. they were all dressed in black, persuasion still attracts the vast a question-and-answer session. room, officers saw a large folding The female told officers that McCarthy said. majority of presidential cam- Freshman Emma Oppenheim table and several plastic cups and she had just come from a “space When police arrived, the indi- paign resources,” he said. said that Green’s points were in beer cans inside. Most individuals porn party — which, I have no viduals were no longer there. The Of the variety of mobiliza- line with Democratic presiden- had already left the room, but idea what that is,” TUPD Sgt. paint job consisted of the Delta tion strategies available to cam- tial candidate Barack Obama’s one resident was still inside and Robert McCarthy said. She also Upsilon fraternity’s symbol and the paigns, Green said that volunteer campaign’s success in mobi- another was attempting to hide in said that she had consumed a cup statement, “DU rules.” phone banks and door-to-door lizing supporters. “Obama has the closet. Both were under 21. or two of “jungle juice.” canvassing are most effective been doing pretty well [in] trying Officers removed the remain- The Tufts Emergency Medical because they provide an engag- to get out the vote,” she told the ing alcohol and requested that Service and Cataldo Ambulance — compiled by Sarah ing and informative conversa- Daily, saying that his campaign the table, which was the prop- Service, Inc., responded as well, Butrymowicz tion with voters. has focused more on personal He also described the unreli- interaction than on media com- ability of microtargeting, a tech- munications. nique in which analysts seek to Jon Svenningsen, a freshman determine distinct demograph- who heard about the lecture ROTC students participate in on-campus event ics’ voting patterns by doing spe- from the Tufts Democrats, found cific, directed research in each the lecture interesting in light ROTC participation in ROTC in our “It’s not that hard to get to group. Microtargeting tends to of the presidential campaign. continued from page 1 admissions materials and also MIT, and there are a lot of ben- involve impersonal forms of “I think it’s really interesting, Council of Trustees and Alumni highlight ROTC in our universi- efits of having it there,” she communication, including mass especially with the election right (ACTA), said in an Oct. 2 let- ty-wide publications. Tufts and said. e-mails, online surveys and pre- away, [that] mobilizing your sup- ter to Tufts’ board members I will continue to encourage Tufts’ student body might recorded telephone calls. porters is really more important that they should institute an current and prospective stu- not even have enough interest- “I put no stock in this style than trying to persuade them,” on-campus program at “a time dents to participate in ROTC.” ed students to warrant an on- of research,” Green said. “It has he said. when there is broad support Board of Trustees Chair campus program, according to a perfect record of never work- The lecture marked the second for public service.” James Stern (E ’72) forwarded Henry. “In some ways, I think ing.” in this lecture series, which is ACTA sent similar let- Bacow’s e-mail to ACTA, using it would kind of diminish the Green concluded his lecture sponsored by the Department of ters to the boards at Harvard the message as the board’s offi- resources we have available to with his hopes for the future of Political Science. The first lecture, University, Brown University, cial response. us,” she said. voter research. Ideally, he said, held last week, featured political Columbia University, Yale “It’s the military’s decision Students travel to MIT via he would like to create a feder- analyst Norman Ornstein. University, Stanford University that it’s cost-effective, not the private cars or the T. Bacow and the University of Chicago. university’s. They were the said in his e-mail that the The council identified Tufts ones that said it’s cost-effec- university provides transpor- Somerville is poised for cuts and these other schools as the tive for them to have just one tation for Tufts students, but most prominent universities in training facility at MIT,” Tufts Henry disputed that claim. Funding to cut a certain amount of money the nation without on-campus spokesperson Suzanne Miller Nonetheless, she said, the continued from page 1 from the budget. In terms of pro- ROTC programs. said. Dean of Undergraduate administration does provide with mental illnesses. grams at this moment, we haven’t “Students should have the Education James Glaser agreed support, as does an alumni Sounding a hopeful note, seen an effect yet.” right to explore these and that choosing the locations for group, the Advocates for Tufts Desmond referenced Somerville’s Martin noted that Menino has other kinds of careers if they ROTC programs falls under the ROTC. ability to endure a series of “tre- halted the hiring of any employ- so desire, and it’s not the uni- military’s jurisdiction. Tufts cadets participating in mendous” budget cuts during for- ees on the city’s payroll in an versity’s place to rule certain Tufts phased out ROTC in MIT’s program must sponsor mer Gov. Mitt Romney’s adminis- attempt to counteract the immi- kinds of careers out of bounds,” the late 1960s and early ’70s in two events off of MIT’s campus tration. nent budget shortfall. Charles Mitchell, ACTA’s pro- response to the Vietnam War, each year, according to Henry. “We adapted to it, we made “Education and local services gram director, told the Daily. as did many schools across Yesterday, around 60 stu- changes we had to make and we are some of the programs we want Mitchell said Tufts hinders the country. Today, Tufts’ dents, over half of them Air survived much better than other to touch last, which is why we’ve the nation’s ability to prepare ROTC students take training Force ROTC cadets from the cities and towns have,” Desmond instituted some of the programs stellar military leaders by and leadership courses taught area and the rest non-ROTC said. “Since that time, especially like a preemptive personnel hiring excluding ROTC from campus, by military officers at the MIT Tufts students, gathered on since this administration has come freeze,” Martin said. “We’re review- contributing to a lack of grad- center. the Hill for a crisis-simulation in, we’ve been very exact as to what ing uncritical expenses so we don’t uates from elite universities Tufts students do not receive program. we’re doing, what we’re trying to have to make cuts in critical areas.” who serve in the military. credit for the classes, though, In small groups led by offi- do, what we need money for and Adding to the magnitude of ACTA contacted the board because the university does cers from the MIT detachment, why we’re going to spend money the current budget crisis and the because “ultimately, it is the not cross-list courses with they debated how the Air Force where we spend it.” consequences for Somerville, trustees’ job to see that stu- MIT. Boston University houses should respond to a hypothet- Lesley Delaney Hawkins, a Delaney Hawkins said that many dents have their appropriate another program, at which stu- ical earthquake and imminent spokesperson for the City of Massachusetts towns’ budgets still rights on campus,” Mitchell dents can receive credit, but typhoon near Taipei, Taiwan, Somerville, said that Mayor Joseph feel the effects of Romney’s fiscal said. they generally do not exercise discussing strategy and the Curtatone’s administration has conservatism. In response to ACTA’s letter, that option because of BU’s allocation of military assets. drawn on past experience to take Jehlen also stressed that the cur- University President Lawrence distance from Tufts. The event was the only one preventative measures. rent state of Massachusetts’ coffers Bacow told Tufts trustees in an Mitchell believes that sup- that Henry could recall that “We’ve worked very hard over is only partially due to recent finan- e-mail on Oct. 10 that both he porting the off-campus options was held recently at Tufts. the past five years to ensure that, in cial convulsions, pointing to a his- and the university consistently is not enough. Making ROTC Henry said ROTC cadets the event that we saw budget cuts tory of irresponsible taxation. extend their support to Tufts’ less accessible will “depress work with the Advocates for similar to those from the Romney “Over the past 18 years, we’ve “successful” ROTC program, demand,” he said. “It’s essen- Tufts ROTC to plan events, administration, we would be able to cut taxes [by a] net $3 billion,” in which the school partners tially a self-fulfilling prophe- organize scholarships and handle those cuts without severely Jehlen said. “Mostly during the with the MIT detachment that cy.” encourage ROTC participa- cutting services,” she told the Daily. ’90s, when things were pretty serves a number of colleges in But senior Nancy Henry, tion. Patrick’s cuts are “wide reaching, good, we had surpluses, so instead the area. an Air Force ROTC cadet who While Tufts has only sent but … well thought-out,” Delaney of putting it into infrastructure “I am on record as saying oversees Air Force ROTC train- ACTA one e-mail in response, Hawkins said. “To the governor’s and investing it, we gave people that service in the military ing for Tufts members, feels the council has accelerated credit, the cuts he made were sur- tax cuts. We don’t have as much represents the highest form of that having ROTC on campus public debate on ROTC at some gical … He didn’t just slash and money as we used to.” public service to which this would probably not make a other universities. At Yale, the burn.” In this vein, Jehlen denounced university is deeply commit- difference in terms of par- student government voted to The budget cuts will leave Question 1, a Massachusetts ballot ted,” Bacow wrote to the trust- ticipation, because students support bringing the military intact state money set aside for question that proposes eliminat- ees, noting that he speaks at interested in the program are training program to campus, local aid — which towns and cit- ing the state income tax. The esti- the annual ROTC commission- generally willing make the trek and the student government at ies put toward basic services such mated 40-percent budget cut that ing ceremony. “We advertise to MIT. Columbia has planned a refer- as public safety — and will not passage of this referendum would endum on the issue. affect a block of money intended effect would dwarf the roughly ACTA is a non-profit and for school funding, according to three percent of the budget Patrick Eating Disorder Treatment non-partisan organization Nick Martin, a spokesperson for dispensed with, Jehlen said. based in Washington, D.C., Boston Mayor Thomas Menino. Desmond said that legislators Treatment of Adults with a nationwide network of Martin said that the reductions are bracing themselves for more over 5,000 college and univer- have come recently, so it is dif- tough decisions, even though Suffering from Anorexia and sity presidents, according to ficult to anticipate which specific Somerville has already initiated a Bulimia Nervosa the group. programs in Boston will suffer, but series of cuts. “All of our universities, par- that some cuts are inevitable in “We’ll have to go through the For the most effective treatment and highest staff-to-client ratio in New ticularly elite universities like the interest of keeping the state’s process again when the state England, informed clinicians refer their clients to Laurel Hill Inn. We Tufts, have a public purpose,” budget balanced. makes more cuts on [the budget],” provide extensive programming in a highly structured and supervised Mitchell said. “Tufts does not “We don’t have any projections Desmond said. “We’ll take a look at non-institutional therapeutic setting. Evening, day, residential, and aftercare exist just for Tufts, and I’m about whether or not or how much it and adjust accordingly.” programs in West Medford and West Somerville. Call Linda at sure that if you were to ask the funding we’re going to cut,” Martin Ben Gittleson contributed report- 781 396-1116 or visit our web site at www.laurelhillinn.com. president, he would agree.” told the Daily. “There’s no target ing to this article. 3

Featurestuftsdaily.com NCAA report says 79 percent of student-athletes Ally Gimbel | When kiwis fly I’m a tramp graduate college within six years of enrollment … er b y Al e x a n d r a Hu s t e d by 37 percent. meetings because] it’s not an issue,” es, you heard me correctly. A Contributing Writer The increase in graduation can be Assistant Athletics Director Branwen tramper. As in someone who ven- attributed to two systems Brand has Smith-King said. tures in and around the bush, When an overzealous father inquired implemented during his NCAA presi- The overall academic requirements always keepin’ it dirty. It’s cool. about the presence of “dumb jocks” on dency: higher initial-entry standards to attend Tufts in the first place are EverybodyY does it. the Hill during the Parents’ Weekend and rewards for teams with higher higher than the initial-entry stan- Alright, perhaps I should be more spe- Dewick Sunday brunch, he was met graduation rates and penalties for dards to play in the NCAA, pointed out cific and discontinue all the numerous with blank stares, vague replies about those with low ones. Initial-entry junior Alex Grzymala, a baseball play- sexual innuendos associated with this “knowing some athletes” and hasty standards are the threshold a student er. Senior teammate Eric Catalanotti popular Kiwi pastime before my grandma returns to the water dispenser. This needs to reach in high school to get agreed, adding that “Coach [John] (who is currently reading this column) particular subspecies of college stu- a spot on a Division I or Division II Casey … monitors academics … and has a heart attack. When I say “tramping,” dent is rare at Tufts, and seems to be team. They take the form of a slid- [although] his number one goal for I am actually referring to hiking, and all growing rarer nationwide. ing scale, meaning that the lower the the team is … to win baseball games things associated with exploring the out- According to a press release from grade point average (GPA), the higher … his number one goal for the 25 guys doors. This includes trudging through the earlier this month, the National the SAT section scores need to be, and on the team is to get them a four-year “bush,” an apt yet snicker-worthy nick- Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) vice versa. degree.” name for nature in general. reports that 79 percent of student- While these standards may seem The NCAA may have an increas- Since New Zealand’s most promi- athletes who began their undergradu- laughable to Tufts students — an ath- ing overall graduation rate, but some nent appeal is its stunning scenery and ate studies in the fall of 2001 gradu- lete with a 3.550 GPA only needs an sports are severely lagging: Graduation pristine natural park reserves (if I may ated within six years. This six-year SAT score of 400 on each section for rates for men’s football, baseball and re-emphasize the fact that the Lord of graduation rate is the NCAA’s highest entry into a Division I school — they basketball average ten to fifteen points the Rings trilogy was filmed entirely in ever, up one point from last year, and seem to be effectively filtering the below the overall rate. New Zealand’s beautiful bush, as no Kiwi is boasted as higher than the national quality of student-athletes that enter Although Tufts is part of the NCAA, will let you forget), I just couldn’t study average for all students. Division I and Division II schools, its status as a Division III school is abroad here and not tramp. The way the average is calculated can Brand claims. significant. With a lesser emphasis on Come on now, they have mountains be complicated. It takes into account Tufts has never had the same his- athletics by the student body, student- here. Like, more mountains than I can even transfers to and from Division I schools. tory of controversy surrounding the athletes’ focus is often mostly aca- count. Trust me: There is nothing in the The average, however, does not match academic performance of athletes as demic. entire world more amusing and amazing up with the latest statistics released by some other schools. According to Dean This results in more Tufts athletes to someone who grew up in the flat state the federal government, which show of Student Affairs Bruce Reitman, the who want to study and fewer who of Illinois than elevation. Nothing. If there that 64 percent of student-athletes who average GPA on most varsity teams — want to make a quick break for ESPN are peaks to summit, I want in. Especially if began college between 1998 and 2001 both men’s and women’s — tends to territory. Smith-King called this “an that peak was also walked on by the glori- graduated within six years. be higher than the overall average at education approach to athletics.” ous feet of Viggo Mortensen. This government number does not Tufts for each respective gender. Reitman agreed, adding that ath- But hotties and hobbits aside, the New take transfer student-athletes into Accordingly, the academic perfor- letes have “to care at least as much Zealand experience is not complete unless account, which NCAA President Myles mance of athletes is a moot point about [their] academics when [they] you break in a pair of sturdy hiking boots. Brand estimated reduces the pool of within the athletics department. come to a place like Tufts as [they] do I recently began my transformation into those considered “student-athletes” “The issue never even comes up [at about [their] sports.” Kiwihood by joining the Victoria University Tramping Club (VUTC), an organization of students who share two interests: bush- whacking and drinking. Canine play time: Fletcher Field primed for the dog days of fall What I first learned is that it’s a rare occasion when the VUTC engages in In recent years, Tufts’ Fletcher Field either of these activities independently has been the locale of many promi- of each other. nent events on campus, including com- The first tramp of the semester was mencement activities and the annual meant to be a social one, where all the orientation barbeque. But Fletcher also veterans and newbies could relax and get hosts an entirely different wave of to know each other while also hiking the guests: canines. breathtaking Rimutaka hills just outside Because of its fenced-in open space Wellington. We were told the weekend and a dog-friendly atmosphere, dog would involve a two-hour walk to a nearby owners bring their dogs to what has hut followed by a delicious home-cooked been dubbed “the Fletcher dog park” feast and copious amounts of boozing and nearly every evening around 6:30 p.m. schmoozing. Spencer Moore, who lives only a few The second thing I learned: Never trust blocks away from Tufts’ campus, brings a Kiwi tramper. Who could blame me for his dogs to Fletcher to play three or thinking that “easy, social hike” meant four times a week. “easy, social hike?” Turns out, when a Kiwi “[I bring my dogs here] mostly just grades a hike as “easy/moderate,” that gen- because I know that there are other erally means you have to have the fitness dogs here,” he said. “Some of the level of a triathlete to complete it. people have [their dogs] off the leash What the club members failed to men- … and it’s the biggest open area that’s tion was that our relaxing walk was more close to where I live.” like a six-hour, epic journey up and down Stephanie, another frequenter of the side of a mountain, complete with Fletcher Field, agreed that she mostly rain, hail and numerous slips. I’m not say- brings her dog, Slick, to Tufts because ing I didn’t love every sweaty, painstaking it is convenient and fun to let her dog minute of that hike, I just felt deceived by play with other dogs. Stephanie did the (purportedly) most trustworthy folk not wish to give her last name. on Earth. “When I first got [Slick] not many But after finally making it to the hut, people came here, but then people I checked all resentment at the door (as in the area [started] meeting up,” well as my soaked and muddied boots) she said. “It’s not necessarily planned, in exchange for a hearty meal of scroggin people just kind of bring their dogs up (trail mix) and scrumpy (high alcohol- and walk them, and then people just content apple cider in a plastic bottle — kind of meet whenever they see more trampers’ drink of choice). Dry clothes dogs here, and they play.” and good company gave me a chance to Stephanie, whose husband is a stu- reflect on all the great things about tramp- dent at Tufts, said that she feels well- ing in New Zealand. received by students and noted that As one fellow tramper pointed out to me, she has only encountered one problem grueling hikes are like going through child- when bringing Slick to the Hill. birth. You suffer through muscle ache and “I have a 130-lb. dog, so I think exhaustive uphill climbs that feel like they the person was a little bit weary of his will never end, because when you finally size,” she said. “But he’s the sweetest reach the top, you are left cradling the most dog in the world.” tien tien/Tufts Daily uncontainable sense of euphoric joy. It’s In addition to bringing their dogs ple actually come to Tufts and enjoy nuisance. this feeling of accomplishment along with to Fletcher, many dog walkers and the sights as much as we do,” senior “It’s not like we have dogs chas- the striking landscape (or maybe it’s the dog owners also take their pooches Alec Lewis said. “It’s like when parents ing us,” she said. “I like it because it alcohol) that makes all the pain and misery for walks around campus. In the pet- bring their kids sledding.” makes us feel like we’re part of the disappear from memory, and all that you deprived world of a college campus, Senior Naeema Campbell, who was community and not just that school on are left with is a desire to tramp more. students seem to enjoy the canine not allowed to have any four-legged the Hill.” presence. pets growing up, finds the presence of “I like it, because it shows that peo- dogs on campus to be anything but a — by Kerianne Okie Ally Gimbel is a junior majoring in English. She can be reached at Allyson.Gimbel@ tufts.edu. 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Features Wednesday, October 29, 2008

b y Ch a r l o t t e St e i n w a y of Oxfam International and the fact Daily Editorial Board that we donate our profits to Oxfam. So when we have shows, it brings people Once comprised of a mere snack who buy food, so they’re donating in Oxfam:cart situated outside Expansion Eaton Hall, stu- some way.” on caffeine dent-run Oxfam Café has come a long Awareness of Oxfam International, way from its 1970’s roots. Now located which donates its proceeds to philan- across from the Hillel Center on the thropic work in developing countries, ground floor of Miller Residence Hall, seems to draw many students to the the café operates from 10 a.m. to 10:30 café. p.m. Monday to Thursday and is run by “During the day [at Oxfam] we get volunteers. a lot of socially aware students; they But during the evening and on week- think the idea of Oxfam is really cool, ends, the café serves as a concert venue because of the donation aspect,” for Tufts bands, local indie groups Duroncelet said. “We get a lot of people and even well known alternative acts. who live uphill who want coffee and According to Oxfam employees, the specifically Fair Trade coffee.” concerts are good for both clients and According to senior Carmel Curtis, the bottom line. also a music manager, the clientele has “I think what usually brings most been on the rise in recent years. people in are the concerts that we hold “There have been more people com- here, and over the last couple of years, ing each year — we just got wireless, Midnight Café — what it’s called when it so more people have been coming [to becomes the performance venue — has Oxfam] to study,” Curtis said. “And really gotten on the map in Boston,” there have been more freshmen, espe- Advertising Manager and senior Mara cially at the beginning of the year, Gittleman said. “We’ve gotten in The when they tend to seek out more things [Boston] Phoenix, that sort of thing. So on campus.” I think that’s really what brings people But the budding pool of freshmen into Oxfam for the first time. That’s what who frequent the café is still largely a brought me in [for the first time] too.” product of publicity from concerts. Aside from students who frequent “We have our Orientation show every the café during the day, other members year, where we showcase a bunch of of the Tufts community have found good Tufts music and get freshmen their niche in Oxfam as well. interested,” Duroncelet said. “During the day, a lot of faculty come Although the concerts draw a fair in who tend to work uphill — it’s basi- amount of Tufts students, some Oxfam cally all uphill people,” Gittleman said. shows actually have boast a large por- “Students [who live uphill] will often tion of non-Tufts attendees. come in before class; but midday it’s “At night, for the shows, it’s different. usually faculty and other adult fig- It’s usually people who don’t go to this ures.” school,” Duroncelet said. “If there’s a Music Co-Manager and senior Kelly Tufts band playing, I’d say half [of the Duroncelet said that when it comes to concert attendees] are Tufts students. students, most tend to come to the café If there are no Tufts bands in the show, after having attended a concert there. I’d say only one-third of the attendees “I think it’s because a lot of people are Tufts students.” don’t know about the space, and when “A lot of bands will bring their own they see it, they think it’s pretty cool,” type of audience; it depends a lot on Duroncelet said. “Often, they’re really the age of the band, or how well they’re surprised: they’re really into the idea known,” Curtis said. LikeLike youryour landlord?landlord? RecommendRecommend him/herhim/her forfor thethe Off-CampusOff-Campus HousingHousing Fair!Fair! OnOn DecemberDecember 44thth,, 2008,2008, thethe Off-Off- CampusCampus HousingHousing ResourceResource CenterCenter willwill bebe hostinghosting anan OCHOCH fairfair fromfrom 6-86-8 PMPM andand wewe wantwant toto inviteinvite somesome awesomeawesome landlords.landlords. IfIf youyou likelike youryour landlord,landlord, telltell usus aboutabout himhim oror her!her!

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Gallery Review Devin Toohey | pop culture gone bad Exhibit displays sound of one brush painting And STAY dead!! b y Sa r a h Co w a n Daily Editorial Board

“What is the sound of one hand clap- ping?” asked Hakuin Ekaku in 18th cen- tury Japan, introducing one of the most f you have good taste in television (or Zen Mind/Zen Brush have friends with good taste), I’m sure At the Japanese Gallery, through you’re very familiar with the rumors of an “Arrested Development” movie. Jan. 4 IMany fans are seeing this possible fea- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston ture film as a godsend, a sign that there 465 Huntington Avenue is still an outlet for some intelligence 617-267-9300 in Hollywood. While I was definitely Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts, Boston among the voices crying out when the well-known koans of Zen Buddhism. Hakuin’s figures dance on a single stroke of ink, representing the formless path to enlight- Bluths sailed off into the sunset back in Now featured in the Japanese galleries enment. February 2006, I must say that I for the at the MFA is an exhibition of 35 hanging most part am hoping that the rumors of scrolls and screens by Hakuin, as well as believed that sudden enlightenment was his body is an undulating mass of robes, an “Arrested Development” film stay just his disciples and contemporaries. These possible and was interested in making a rounded figure that creates a comfort- that: rumors. ink paintings and calligraphy works all Zen accessible to anyone, not only those able balance between emptiness and Sure, in theory, I would love to see come from the Gitter-Yelen collection who commit their lives to Zen prac- form out of simple, spontaneous strokes. Lucille drink one more martini or hear in New Orleans, a temporary show to fill tice. One way he promoted these ideas Above his head, quick, broad strokes of Franklin’s voice croon one last time. But a hole in the MFA’s Japanese collection, was through the koan, a kind of riddle calligraphy read, “Directly pointing at nothing comes without a price. Another which, though impressive, overlooks the without a clear answer that, if answered the mind of man,/ Seeing into his own prematurely killed small-screen master- Edo Period (1615-1868). It was at this without over-thinking, could facilitate nature,/ Man attains Buddhahood.” piece (by Fox, nonetheless!), “Futurama,” time that Zen priests, monks and poets enlightenment. Hakuin’s ink paintings The line is a condensed explanation came back last year. For four years, fans found ink painting and calligraphy to are like koans; they are matter-of-fact of Hakuin’s Zen practice, and his paint- had been left with an ending that, while be an accessible practice of Buddhism. and bold, affecting the viewer with a ings as well. Bodhidharma’s bulging too soon, was about the most emotional- The exhibition is aptly titled “Zen Mind/ sudden sense of intimacy and under- eyes glare up at the words, and Hakuin’s ly satisfying finale one could think of for Zen Brush,” demonstrating the way art standing. marks glare back at the viewer, imposing Fry and Leela. Then “Bender’s Big Score” became a Zen practice, like meditation, Hakuin’s “Bodhidharma (Daruma)” a direct message of loose, individualized (2007) hit DVD stores last November and and how each piece is imbued with con- from the 18th century, portrays the expression. His calligraphy is not the for- left a sour taste in everyone’s mouth. ceptual and philosophical principles. Indian Buddhist monk who brought Chan mal, stiff line of traditionalists, but full of Gone was the prior brilliance. Instead, Most pieces are by Hakuin himself, Buddhism, the origins of Zen, to China in personality and character, like the face the movie just existed to celebrate the and seeing one after the other gives the 520 C.E. as a grumpy, old face. Drawn in below it. fact that it was back (instead of show- viewer a sense of his personality and simple strokes, he is a mess of eyebrows There are other personalities in the ing us WHY we should celebrate it being individual style. As a leader in the revival and beard, with a crooked nose and back). of the Rinzai school of Buddhism, he round forehead. With one curving line, see ZEN, page 7 The movie rehashed formerly inspired devices to the point where they became meaningless. Not only did we now know that Fry and Leela never got together at Gallery Review the series’ end, but any sentimentality at the end of the movie was lost, as we Abdessemed’s work had already learned how ephemeral any union would be. is violent protest I fear an “Arrested Development” movie would have same fate. It would against modernity be like a drunken hookup. At first, we’d get a rush when “The Final Countdown” b y Co r r i n a Ha n s e n blared throughout the theater, but the Contributing Writer next morning we would wake up feeling emotionally unsatisfied and regretting An artist hangs suspended from a heli- it ever happened. Please leave us our 53 copter, scrawling on a series of wooden pan- episodes of perfection and that’s it. els. A feral cat graphically eviscerates a rat. Of course, I don’t think anything can stay dead anymore. It’s like the zom- Adel Abdessemed: Situation bie apocalypse in your living room. Just look at NBC and The CW, which dug up and Practice artifacts from the ‘80s and ‘90s (“Knight At the List Visual Arts Center, Rider” and “90210”), which for all pur- through Jan. 4 poses should have just stayed buried. movies.about.com MIT I’m sorry, but I like my nostalgia over Yet again, somehow, these people don’t see the torture coming. 20 Ames Street talking cars to be placed in the ‘80s. I Movie Review 617-253-4680 don’t need it invading my everyday life. A few years ago, I would have thought Behind the ruined frame of a car, a vam- a return to the dated world of Darren Cutting corners: ‘Saw V’ adds pire sings a medley of national anthems. In Star’s “Beverly Hills” to be a grotesque his newest exhibition, “Adel Abdessemed: parody of Hollywood being out of ideas. Situation and Practice,” Adel Abdessemed I now realize that wherever a buck can pulls together video, performance, pho- be made, good ol’ common sense has to little to previous installments tography and sculpture to explore his own take a back seat. b y Mat t h e w DiGi r o l a m o in the third installment but reprises his interesting, if convoluted, perspectives of I also am fearfully counting down the Daily Editorial Board roll in the form of flashbacks. FBI Agent violence and religion in the context of the days ‘til, like the son in the “Monkey’s Peter Strahm, played by Scott Patterson, is modern global community. Paw” (1933), the decayed corpse of Judd The horror movie genre has seen its left locked in the room where Jigsaw and A native of Algeria, Abdessemed was Apatow’s “Freaks and Geeks” comes fair share of sequels: Freddy Krueger has accomplice Amanda (Shawnee Smith) trained and exhibits his skills as an artist knocking on my door. eight, Jason Voorhes has 12 (including the had been killed by Jeff Reinhart (Angus on an international scale. As a young man, After all, with every college and high Macfayden). Strahm escapes the room, Abdessemed attended the École Supérieure school kid in love with whatever new sex Saw V only to be put into a trap by Hoffman. This des Beaux Arts in Algiers. He relocated comedy Judd Apatow, Seth Rogen and “water-box” trap is seemingly inescap- to France in 1994 in response to escalat- Jason Segel put out, it won’t be long until able; the box around Strahm’s head fills ing hostilities between the Algerian mili- some television executive realizes the Starring Tobin Bell, Costas with water, and the only thing he can do is tary and radical Islamic forces. Since 2000, revenue potential for a one-part special- Mandylor, Scott Patterson give himself an emergency tracheotomy. Abdessemed has lived in Paris, Berlin and edition DVD box set, which sees what Directed by David Hackl Now that Hoffman’s identity is com- New York; he has also exhibited solo shows the characters are up to ten years later, promised, he must use his abilities to tie in Reims, Grenoble and Tel Aviv. coupled with a splash of name brand- 2009 remake), and even Chucky has five up all loose ends. In another confusing Situated in MIT’s List Visual Arts Center of ing. Will I one day wistfully look back on films to his name. The “Saw” franchise has subplot, Jill Tuck (played by Betsy Russell), MIT, Abdessemed’s current exhibition cer- when “Freaks and Geeks” was my little become somewhat of a Halloween tradi- Jigsaw’s ex, receives a mysterious box as tainly makes an immediate impact. With secret the same way I look back on my tion since the first film was released in a part of Jigsaw’s will. The rest of the film the help of hidden projectors, the walls are middle school years when no one cared 2004. The problem is that the franchise is also follows a group of five people who are transformed into canvases. These walls and who Stewie Griffin was? Until that day, starting to become stale, and the produc- seemingly connected, each working to get a dozen television sets broadcast never-end- I’ll sit here and admire my long-dead TV tion team needs to realize that. “Saw V” past his or her trap. ing, looped videos at full volume. At first, the gems for what they are: snowflakes — delivers nothing more than what we have The traps in the movie do not impress, exhibit seems chaotic and senseless; sounds small in size, unique in nature and easily already seen: gore, torture and mystery. nor disappoint; they just seem bland com- reverberate off the walls and graphics flash destroyed. The film directly follows the events pared to some of the other devices that in every direction, preventing any opportu- of “Saw IV” (2007), as Detective Mark Jigsaw previously used to “rehabilitate” nity for contemplation. Hoffman (played by Costas Mandylor) is those unworthy of their lives. The first The chaotic organization of the exhib- Devin Toohey is a senior majoring in clas- revealed as the newest apprentice to Jigsaw sics. He can be reached at Devin.Toohey@ (played by Tobin Bell), who was killed off see SAW, page 7 see ABDESSEMED, page 7 tufts.edu. 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts & Living Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts & Living 7

SAW is shorter than all of the previous hurt this film. Julie Benz’s charac- continued from page 5 films, but it should be noted that ter Brit is dull and boring, much trap shown in the film was not all of the films have a fairly short like the rest of the cast involved ‘Saweven built by V’Jigsaw. fails It was made to running piece time (the together longest being in the theteamwork puzzle traps. by Hoffman early in the movie “Saw III,” 2006, at 108 minutes). It is hard to criticize a series as a way to punish the man who David Hackl, production design- that has been so groundbreak- killed his sister. The trap had the er for “Saw” II-IV, took over the ing and influential in the modern man strapped to a table by his director’s chair for this install- horror genre. Even so, the string Courtesy the artist and David Zwirner neck. ment after Darren Lynn Bousman of films needs to come to a close In “Zéro Tolérance” (2006), Abdessemed puts wild animals in city streets. An axe pendulum hangs above left to work on his film “Repo! soon before the budgets inevi- him, and the clock starts ticking The Genetic Opera” (2008). The tably go up and the revenues go as it starts swinging. The goal of difference is noticeable, as Hackl down as the writers run out of Videos of Abdessemed’s work the trap is for the man to place uses less jump cuts and confus- twists. Fans of the previous films his hands in vices and have them ing transitions than Bousman. It will enjoy every minute of this smashed to bits. It is no surprise isn’t accurate to say that Hackl one, and it will leave them beg- then that the film contains bru- is the best director in the series, ging for the conclusion in “Saw of religious texts transcribed by sex tal, gore-filled scenes including but he does a good job following VI” (slated for release next year). ABDESSEMED workers at the artist’s request. The decapitations, disembowelments, in the footsteps Bousman, who For most, however, “Saw V” is continued from page 5 caption also lists the questions that electrocutions and self-dismem- directed the three previous films. nothing more than another con- it, however, is in itself indicative of this process might invoke for the berment. Of course this film is The film’s acting fails to con- tinuation of a drawn-out fran- Abdessemed’shave jarring theme. What is today’s effect reader, in caseon theyviewers are unable to not for the faint of heart, since tain anything worthy of acclaim. chise. The story can only con- world if not confusing? Under closer think on their own. The intent is grip- each gut-wrenching act is shown Mandylor does an okay job as the tinue for so long, and with Jigsaw inspection, each piece is rife with ping, but the display leaves much to in detail as it occurs. new villain, but Bell’s departure already dead, it might be time to significance. Abdessemed displays be desired. This installment of the series from the spotlight will ultimately kill the series too. realistic acts of violence. In “Talk is In the same way, “Also Sprach Cheap” (2006), Abdessemed record- Allah” (2008) is an underwhelm- ed the visceral sight and sound of his ing presentation of a worthwhile foot smashing a microphone. The intellectual objective. The piece is a short video uses violence to highlight combination of a framed rug with the artist’s frustration with the inabil- charcoal scrawls and a video. In ZEN ing with splashing abruptness. is a noticeable beginning and ity of the modern world to combat the recording, a group of men toss continued from page 5 Other works by Hakuin’s dis- end point. Upon understanding extremism and violence in a produc- Abdessemed into the air and towards exhibition as well. One in par- ciples reveal their personalities the language of these strokes tive way. the rug, which is mounted above on ticular,‘Zen Nakahara Mind/Zen Nantenbo, is Brush’and differences, begs which can for par- aand Zen their Viewer conceptual sig- One of only two sculptures in the the ceiling. He then writes the words a more fiery spirit, and where ticularly be seen in their indi- nificance, abstract works like exhibition, “Practice Zero Tolerance of the piece’s title. Apparently, this the brush hits the paper, an vidual enso paintings. Enso, Sohan Genpo’s “Wall-Gazing Retournée” (2008), is especially poi- was intended to depict how society explosion of ink attacks the meaning “circle” in Japanese, is Bodhidharma” (early 20th cen- gnant alongside the noise and activ- propels an individual to action in serene white space. As a Rinzai painted in one stroke and can tury), a simple, spiraling stroke, ity of the surrounding gallery. A terra the name of religion. This approach master, he was notorious for be either closed or open. In Zen gain meaning. The closed form cotta piece fashioned realistically after seems forced when relegated to a his intensity, and his name, calligraphy, it is a symbol for is Bodhidharma meditating, a the charred remnants of an inciner- gallery wall. Somewhere in the Nantenbo, comes from the staff enlightenment, and is some- solid figure made up of a single, ated car, Abdessemed’s sculpture lies shaky footage, the message loses its made of nandina wood he used times practiced daily, meant to empty line. upturned as an eerily silent reminder impact. to discipline his students. One reveal the nature of the art- “Zen Mind/Zen Brush” dis- of suicide bombings, violent products While Abdessemed’s work is inter- particular painting, “Nanten’s ist and his understanding of plays a collection of ink paint- of religious ideology. esting as a whole, his more compel- Staff” (early 20th century), is a Zen. Torei Enji, one of Hakuin’s ings that together demonstrate The most recent piece, “Prostitute” ling productions seem to take the vertical line of deep black cut- primary disciples, painted his the way mindful, artistic prac- (2008), consists of three shopping form of performances. Unfortunately ting through the long scroll. It enso with a bold, thick line that tice can remain a meaningful bags full of notebooks set into the for this exhibition, performance is as if his staff struck the paper bleeds into the surrounding expression centuries after its gallery wall. At first glance, they look belongs on the street, not in a gallery. itself, beating it into form. In all white, while Ashikaga Shizan’s, creation. It begs visitors to look like guest books or pamphlets. The Abdessemed’s work evokes worth- of his works, even the calligra- painted in 1968 just before he at a practice that is non-West- lengthy caption on the dimly lit wall while questions and answers. The full phy, there is no indication of died at age 99, is clean and ern, to open their minds to a beside the installation, however, impact of his vision, however, cannot the brush’s softness, but instead almost perfectly round. visual language without over- reveal that the piece is a collection be gained from watching recordings. a hard force, starting and end- Both are closed, but there thinking its significance.

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EDITORIAL THE TUFTS DAILY Ro b e r t S. Si l v e r b l a t t Credit where credit is due Editor-in-Chief Earlier this month, the universi- already-busy schedules, but the commute to tell a student who had just finished a Editorial ty received a letter from the American coupled with the work is bound to take year-long internship in a biology lab or Rachel Dolin Managing Editors Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA). its toll. Although Tufts cites the absence a semester in a research seminar that all Kristin Gorman The council admonished the university of a cross-registration system with MIT as his work would be absent from his tran- the cause of this problem, it still means script. How then, is it fair that students Vittoria Elliott Editorial Page Editors for not having a Reserve Officers’ Training Harrison Jacobs Corps facility on campus and for not that we are one of the only schools in who demonstrate the same, if not more, Jacob Maccoby allowing students participating in an MIT the country that does not offer credit effort and dedication than their peers do Jason Richards training program to receive credit here. for ROTC classes (although the policies not receive recognition for their efforts on Giovanni Russonello Executive News Editor While University President Lawrence for credit-granting vary between schools). their transcripts? Bacow correctly pointed out that the deci- While Tufts does offer credit for the ROTC To discount the level of commitment Sarah Butrymowicz News Editors Pranai Cheroo sion about the facility belongs to the mili- training at Boston University, the com- ROTC students put into both their career Nina Ford tary, not Tufts, his declaration that we fully mute is longer and more inconvenient, training and their academics is an insult Ben Gittleson support our ROTC students is somewhat meaning that many students resign them- and confirms ACTA’s allegations of dis- Gillian Javetski Jeremy White debatable. selves to the closer but creditless MIT couraging ROTC participation on campus. Despite its professed support, Tufts option. By making it difficult for ROTC students to Alexandra Bogus Assistant News Editors still refuses to give credit to those ROTC ROTC students should not be forced transfer credits, Tufts could possibly be Michael Del Moro members who train at MIT. In addition to inconvenience themselves to earn the encouraging students who are otherwise Carrie Battan Executive Features Editor to their regular course load, ROTC stu- credit for classes that would have counted interested in attending the university to dents are required to take an extra class had they taken them at Tufts. ROTC train- look elsewhere or, conversely, discourag- Jessica Bidgood Features Editors Robin Carol every semester as part of their training on ing could be equated with the internships ing students set on Tufts from considering Kerianne Okie the MIT campus. The classes often focus and classes that prepare students of all the military as a possible career path. The Charlotte Steinway on areas such as leadership, engineering majors throughout the university for their university’s policy should not prevent the and business, all very common themes future careers, the only difference being dedication, commitment and extra work Sarah Bliss Assistant Features Editors Meghan Pesch for Tufts classes. Not only does this extra that ROTC students are bound for the mil- required to participate in the program course take out chunks of time from itary. The university would never presume from appearing on a student’s transcript. Mike Adams Executive Arts Editor Jessica Bal Arts Editors Grant Beighley Nate Beeler Sarah Cowan Catherine Scott

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Once I begin to convince to avoid acknowledging that my go-go-gadget endearing as it is involuntary, and I’m pretty Michael Vastola Technical Manager myself I never needed her in the first place, legs don’t fit under the table by twisting my sure it would seal the deal if only I stopped the cheeky dame offers to meet me some- body into sidesaddle position on the swivel using it in phone interviews. Hena Kapadia Online Editors Minah Kim where — somewhere private. chair. She spots my knees peeking over the After my Vaudeville performance of song Like a pick-up artist readying to drop some table at her and knows, despite my contortion- and mating-ritualistic dance, I all but tap- Matt Skibinski New Media Editor of his target lady’s favorite movie quotes or ist efforts. I maintain eye contact to repress the dance out the door. Kelly Moran Webmaster band names, I prepare for our little rendez- urge to twirl in my swivel chair. I never thought that feeling of failure dur- vous with late nights of Internet stalking. As I am prepared to pump her full of gratu- ing lonely walks from unsuccessful frat parties Caryn Horowitz Executive Copy Editor she is intriguingly without Facebook, I am itous lies that make me seem offbeat and would haunt my job-search. But I’ve discov- Grace Lamb-Atkinson Copy Editors reduced to Googling her name, discovering appealing, lies like, “Yes, my earrings are vin- ered that the guy who can hook up with any Michelle Hochberg that she has an intricate Web site complete tage,” “Of course my marketing plan for a girl at the bar but can’t convert his GPA into Ben Smith with pictures and graphic descriptions of what hangable dish sponge was a hit” or “because a fraction will land a job at Microsoft. The Christopher Snyder Elisha Sum she expects in an employee. 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The income tax has been a staple of American life since the beginning of the 20th century. While no one really enjoys paying taxes, most tend to think of it as a civic duty. But here in Massachusetts, Question 1 on the ballot would eliminate the Massachusetts state income tax, which at present is a flat 5.3 percent. Some of you out there probably think this sounds like a good idea. That’s how a lot of people felt back in 2002 when a similar proposal garnered 45 percent of the vote. But this proposal is, in fact, an extreme mea- sure that, if passed, would hurt the Commonwealth for years to come. While the group behind this proposal, the Committee for Small Government, claims this effort will “force the State Legislature to streamline,” in real- ity, this policy will do anything but that. It is an hon- orable goal to attempt to slim the budget, especially considering that Massachusetts is short $1.4 billion this year. Eliminating the income tax is not the way to do it, however. If this policy is put into place, the state would lose approximately $12.5 billion dollars in revenue, all of which the state needs right now. Two courses of action would be available to the state if this proposal were to pass: cut spending on programs or raise taxes in some other area. Both could be done simultaneously to make up for the enormous amount of money the state would lose. Though the goal of this libertarian group’s pro- posal is clearly to eliminate taxes, the proposal does not restrict increasing other taxes. Other forms of taxes could be increased to make up for lost revenue, including the sales tax, which could hurt every Bay Stater. Right now, a large majority of food products, prescription drugs, gas, oil and electricity are exempt from the sales tax; likely, this will not be the case if the income tax is eliminated. This restriction on taxing small sales protects the lower class and middle class from taxes on the essentials families need to get by. If we lose the $12 billion in state revenue from the income tax, this exemption will no longer be possible if the state is to remain afloat financially. The increase and abolishment of exemptions on the sales tax is regressive. In fact, it really hurts the middle and lower classes the most. Everyone needs to pay money for essentials, and if the state increases the sales tax sub- stantially, it will be even more difficult for the state’s mct poorest to pay for necessities. If this initiative becomes law, the state will be ther decrease in pay for teachers, we will lose all the Considering the financial hole this will put the state forced to make cuts in programs that are for the good good ones. If we gamble with education, the children in, expect sales taxes to be increased, while essential of everyone in society. Police and firefighting budgets of Massachusetts will face the consequences. If our services will need to be slashed. All Tufts students will may even have to be slashed to reduce the budget educational program declines, we hurt our children feel the pain as a result of this, and considering that deficit if this is passed. These are essential to every- and the future of our state. a plurality of Tufts Students are from Massachusetts, one’s well-being here in Massachusetts. Safety should Cuts in educational funding will not only hamper those Jumbos will be affected even more. not be put at risk just to make a statement about basic education programs, but it will also take fund- If you are a native of Massachusetts, make sure “government waste.” ing away from our higher-education system. This you vote against Question 1. What you will gain in Education is also at risk. Massachusetts is up there will be really detrimental to the UMass system and an income tax cut will be replaced by losses in pub- with the best in terms of its public schools; yet this will even hurt Tufts. Tufts receives millions of dollars lic services, education and increased taxes on other proposal will threaten the very well-being of a system in state money that help with various aspects of the things. The whole state, including everyone on the everyone in the state is so proud of. Our education school. If Question 1 passes, expect to see the univer- Hill, will be negatively affected by the passage of this represents the future of our state, considering that sity less able to handle various financial issues, which proposal. we are a center for high-tech jobs and technologi- will be particularly dangerous to certain programs, cal research. If funding for education is cut, many given the current economic turmoil. teachers will inevitably leave the state. Teachers are For many out-of-staters, it does not seem like this Jon Svenningsen is a freshman who has not yet declared already not paid enough as it is. If there is any fur- will affect you that much, but this is really not the case. a major.

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b y Ji m m y Pa u l favors. After all, in a 1961 meeting with Soviet Union because of his so-called expertise in international Daily Orange leader Nikita Khrushchev, Kennedy was bullied and relations. Liberals often remark that Biden’s knowl- pushed around. This encounter was an enormous edge about foreign policy balances out Obama’s Leave it to Sen. Joe Biden to throw a wrench in foreign policy blunder for the United States. youth and inexperience in the field. the previously well-oiled machine that is the Obama After JFK was “tested,” the world watched as the But Biden has been on the wrong side of several campaign. His recent mind-boggling comments Berlin Wall was constructed. Shortly after, America major international affairs issues during the past 20 have been music to Republicans’ ears, bringing for- faced the disaster of the Bay of Pigs. Worst of all, years. eign policy back to the forefront of this presidential America came close to nuclear warfare during the Biden was wrong when he voted against the First election. Cuban Missile Crisis. Gulf War. Although now a staunch critic of the sec- “Mark my words. It will not be six months before Biden has perfectly articulated that America needs ond Gulf War, Biden did cast a vote for it in 2003. the world tests Sen. Barack Obama like they did a president who will be ready to lead from day one. And worst of all, he opposed the overwhelmingly John Kennedy,” Biden said on Oct. 19 to a fundrais- America needs Sen. John McCain, who, as president, successful surge in Iraq. ing crowd in Seattle. “Watch, we’re going to have an would not invite “testing” from other nations. This should be enough evidence to discount international crisis, a generated crisis, to test the Overall, the polls still look good for the Democrats. Biden’s foreign policy expertise. Without that, the mettle of this guy.” Americans are primarily concerned with the econ- Democratic ticket looks incredibly weak when it The worst part of Biden’s comment may not be omy, and this has most likely caused a shift to comes to national security. America cannot afford what he said, but what he did not say. His statement Obama’s benefit. But in the final week before the an unprepared president assisted by a vice president was not followed by any sort of defense for his run- election, voters must realize that while the eco- who has been wrong on so many important events. ning mate’s ability to step up to the plate. It appears nomic crisis will eventually pass, American national Americans should not lose sight of the fact that as though Biden was honestly questioning Obama’s security threats will remain in place for years to McCain’s call for a surge of troops is what has turned ability to respond with strength and conviction to come. the tide for success in Iraq. It was an unpopular such a test. McCain has been tested and can be trusted when stance to take, but it was the type of stance that has It seems Biden is less than confident in Obama’s it comes to foreign policy. A recent poll by The earned McCain the “maverick” title. ability to rise to the international challenges that Military Times shows that American troops prefer Conservatives must hope voters won’t pun- will no doubt face America during his presumptive McCain to Obama by 68 percent to 23 percent. ish McCain for his courageous surge proposal. presidency. The Obama campaign probably felt it could put Surprisingly, Joe Biden is helping the Republican His reference to Kennedy does not do Obama any up with Biden’s propensity to make public gaffes cause.

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The team, which has a 3-5-0 more impressive than the five-point mar- Tamara Brown tied the program record for in two more during the Jumbos’ 24-17 loss to conference record, still has a chance to gin in the box score. Should history man- goals in a season, notching her eighteenth the Lord Jeffs. Both of the catches came during qualify for the NESCAC playoffs as they age to repeat itself and New Orleans wins of the season. Juniors Amanda Russo and the squad’s second-half comeback attempt. and the rest of the league head into the the NFL title — the New York Giants won Michelle Kelly, sophomores Amanda Roberts Halas has two more regular season games this final weekend of regular season games. at Wembley last year before going on to and Irene Lewnward, and first-year Lindsay season to add to his total and will compete Four also represents the number of shut- take the Super Bowl — then the game Griffith also chipped in with goals of their in his final home game Saturday against the outs the Jumbos have posted themselves across the pond against San Diego will own. 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FIELD HOCKEY a commanding performance by the Jumbos, begins on Sunday and will ensure home “We take one day at a time, so we haven’t continued from page 16 who dominated the Gulls 27-1 in shots and field advantage throughout the tournament. been thinking about the Bowdoin game yet,” ball around defenders and crossed the ball 14-3 in penalty corners. Neither goalie for A victory for the Polar Bears would mean added Brown, who was named NESCAC toBattle sophomore ofMelissa two Burke, Newwho put it Englandin the Jumbos had field the opportunity hockey to touch heavyweights a tie between Tufts and Bowdoin Friday for the inplayer Brunswick, of the week for the second Maine time this the back of the net. the ball. NESCAC title, but the Polar Bears would get season following a two-goal performance But the Jumbos didn’t stop there. With Despite what the numbers may suggest, the No. 1 seed after winning the head-to- at nationally-ranked No. 9 Trinity Saturday. 7:33 remaining in the half, Endicott senior Endicott was not taken lightly by the unde- head contest. “We’ll be spending the next two days focus- goalkeeper Chelsea DeFeo dove to block a feated Jumbo squad. The Jumbos are well aware of what awaits ing on Bowdoin and how to exploit their shot from the top of the circle, but junior “Endicott is 15-3 and currently at the top them in Brunswick, Maine, as they will have weaknesses.” Amanda Russo was there for the rebound, of [The Commonwealth Coast Conference],” to find a way to contain senior tri-captain The Jumbos’ victory over the Bantams notching her 10th goal of the season. The McDavitt said. “It was a big win.” and 2007 NESCAC Player of the Year Lindsay earned them the No. 4 spot in the NCAA score put the Jumbos up 5-0 heading into But the biggest win is hopefully still to McNamara, who has 25 goals in 13 games rankings yesterday, one place higher than the mid-game break. come for the Jumbos as they gear up for a this season. last week’s poll. Sitting at their highest posi- With 20 seconds remaining in the contest, Halloween shootout with the Bowdoin Polar “It’s definitely going to be a battle,” tion yet, the Jumbos are poised to duke it out freshman Anna Giannoni took the Gulls’only Bears on Friday. If the Jumbos emerge vic- McDavitt said. “We haven’t been practicing for the conference crown. shot of the game and made it count, denying torious, they will be the sole regular season anything really specific this week … but we “Whoever comes out ready to play is going Tufts’ freshman goalkeeper Marianna Zak winners of the NESCAC as well as the No. are going to have to shut down their leading to win,” Brown said. “I think if we get a goal in the shutout. The tally was the only stain on 1 seed in the NESCAC tournament, which scorer, Lindsay McNamara.” early, we’ll have it. We’re definitely capable.” Jumbos seek MEN’S CREW annual gathering, and the Open strong balance between the two with our mental focus,” Etedali continued from page 16 Four posted another encourag- of these. Weight training and long added. “Racing is painful, and in ACC berth Etedali said. “Swing refers to ing effort, finishing in 17:50 for a stretches will also be key to our rowing it is very important to not moving together, applying power 15th place finish out of 31 boats. success in the spring, training our only train your body but also to togetherLonger in the waterhead and also races The Jumbos help also competedrowers in muscles perfect to both be powerfultechnique and train your for mind sospring that you can next weekend recovering together as the boat the Open Eight but placed 37th capable of giving us more reach continue to be technical and effi- Sailing runs on the water. If a crew doesn’t in the event. on the water.” cient even when your body is tell- continued from page 16 recover together, they are creat- With the fall season behind Compared to the 2,000-meter ing you to stop. Maintaining good before a rigorous upcoming few ing force in the boat that opposes them, the Jumbos will now move contests in the spring, the fall technique at high stroke ratings weekends,” Hwa said. “However, the motion they just created with indoors to continue their rigor- head races feature consider- and at high levels of fatigue is Tomas wanted to sail both days the stroke. Also, the boat is most ous training through the winter ably longer courses and require crucial to rowing a good race.” even when given the day off.” unstable during the recovery, and months. A crucial period of train- a much higher level of aerobic As the weather now turns cold Meanwhile, at the Central keeping it set allows for it to move ing for the crew, the winter sched- endurance. It is the time spent and the rivers begin to ice over, Series Six, the Jumbos sent out more effectively and for rowers to ule focuses on preparing physi- working through mistakes and spring suddenly doesn’t feel so two senior-less boats, which ulti- have a more efficient and power- cally for the sprint-style races in the hard work put into preparing far off for the team. And it is the mately had very little effect on ful catch.” the spring. for these types of courses that potential that lies ahead for the the ability of the team to finish The team entered two events “We are going to spend a lot should make the difference when Jumbos that will drive the crew strong. The Jumbos took home a at the Quinsigamond, the Open of time this winter working on Tufts hits the shorter, quicker to work hard through the long third-place finish out of 18 teams, Four and the Open Eight, and fitness and strength,” senior races come spring. winter months. garnering 83 points in 16 races made an exciting improvement co-captain Robbie Bayless said. “I think [the longer races] are “We have a strong set of row- and finishing just behind second- in the Open Four, securing the “Since we can’t get out on the a good opportunity to work on ers on the team and some great place Boston College, which fin- No. 3 finish against 10 other water, we’ll spend a lot of time on technique,” Bayless said. “Little coxswains,” Etedali said. “With ished with 80. teams. With a solid time of 15:26, the machines and in the weight problems show up when you our success last spring — the “We were able to be consistent the Tufts A boat was only 18 sec- room. [That] should pay divi- are rowing for twenty minutes first varsity boat won gold at in both divisions, which meant at onds behind Bowdoin’s A boat dends come springtime.” and [can] become big problems New Englands and bronze at the end of the [first] day our score that clocked in at 15:08 for the “Winter training involves a [if not corrected], while in the ECACs, and the second varsity was the lowest and we were in win. Tufts also fielded a pair of lot of work on the erg [as well],” spring you can muscle through and novice boats both placed first,” said junior Sid Richardson, boats in the Open Eight, with a Etedali added. “We will be doing them. If we can fix some of these fifth at New Englands — we who sailed in the B division. “We top finish of 12th place. different types of workouts on problems in the fall, then hope- hope to build on that and send were able to remain consistent The Jumbos capped off their the erg, all specific to different fully we can be that much faster all the boats that we send out on despite the wind getting heavier, abbreviated fall schedule with a physiological states. Shorter, in the spring.” the water to the podium. With a while some of the other teams row down the Charles River, tak- more intense interval work will “They have helped us in build- strong winter training program couldn’t keep the boat flat.” ing part in the renowned Head help train [for] anaerobic fit- ing our aerobic bases, which is and a high level of commitment Junior Reeve Dunne sailed the of the Charles Regatta on the ness, while longer, less intense an essential part of the fitness on the team, we have a great A-division boat for the first six weekend of Oct. 18-19. The team steady states will help our aero- required for a 2k, but more [spring] season and some good races and freshman Nicolas Russo- entered two boats in the 44th bic levels. Rowing a 2k requires a importantly they have helped us racing to look forward to.” Larsson for the final two, with a combination of junior Nereus Patel, junior Denise Feirstein and stand-out freshman Adam Weisman as crew. As a whole, this combination of sailors won the A division outright, notching only 30 points, four better than sec- ond-place Boston College’s 34. The B-division boat fared well also, finishing fifth in its division. Richardson sailed the boat for the first four races and freshman Andrew Foster for the final four. The crew position was split by sophomore Sally Levinson and freshman Renee Gagne. While the substitution in the A Division had a negligible effect on the results, the B divi- sion saw a clear drop-off. In the first four races, Tufts’ B boat fin- ished third, first, fifth and first, respectively, whereas the final four races saw the team finish- ing in third, 10th, 16th and 14th. “We just have a very big team, and we want to give everyone a chance to sail,” Richardson said. “They sailed well on Sunday, but it’s pretty hard to stay consistent … They sailed really well, they just got unlucky and had one or two bad races at the very end, so the kids that were behind us passed us by a bit.” The Jumbos will look to clinch a spot in the Atlantic Coast Championship regatta, to be held on Nov. 15-16. “We hoped that this past weekend sailing on the Charles we would be able to practice for this important upcoming weekend where we will hope- fully qualify for the ACCs,” Hwa said. “We are definitely hoping to qualify since we are ranked very high among other teams who have already qualified … There’s still a lot of pressure on us for this upcoming weekend.” Wednesday, October 29, 2008 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports 14

Inside the NFL Doping scandal taints rebound week for McAllister, Saints b y Al e x Pr e w i t t gery, finishing with two of the team’s 25. Senior Staff Writer With the Saints now back from their 12-hour flight home, they will be shoved When the New Orleans Saints and back into reality. All eyes across the coun- the San Diego Chargers take the field at try will be on McAllister and the doping Wembley Stadium in London on Sunday scandal, and how New Orleans responds during a relatively uneventful week in the in the upcoming weeks could very well NFL, the headlines should have surround- dictate the rest of its season. ed the invasion of American football onto With the win, the Saints stand at 4-4 and, the Queen’s soil. Instead, the Saints were although they are in last place in the NFC imbedded in controversy, South, they are also just two games behind as three failed drug tests the division-leading Carolina Panthers at marred an otherwise stel- 6-2. After a bye week, New Orleans hits the lar week for the team. road for a two-game stretch against teams On Friday, reports sur- with a combined record of 5-9. Following faced that Saints running that will be a return to the Superdome MCT back Deuce McAllister, Nov. 24 for matchup with the Green Bay in addition to defensive Packers, the first home game for the Saints ends Charles Grant and Will Smith, tested in over a month. positive for a supplement banned by the The contest against QB Aaron Rodgers league’s drug policy. All three players are and the Packers could very well decide now facing up to a four-game suspension the Saints’ playoff fate, but impending for their actions. doom seems to be lurking in the shad- Despite the controversy surrounding ows just inches away. Should McAllister their squad, the Saints somehow managed be suspended, New Orleans would be to dispatch the Chargers 37-32, behind, of without its top two running backs: the all people, McAllister. The stained running tandem that carried the team to the NFC back shook off the failed test, running for Championship game just two years ago. 55 yards on 18 carries and a score in the If the Saints are to overcome the deci- absence of star Reggie Bush. sions of Commissioner Roger Goodell, Most remarkable, though, was the entire they will do it on the shoulders of Brees, team’s ability to remain quiet throughout who has made shredding defenses look the weekend, dismissing any questions easy this season: He is first in the league in by reporters in London in an attempt to completions, third in completion percent- focus on what turned out to be a pivotal age, third in touchdowns and fourth in QB game in its season. New Orleans simply rating. Brees has also thrown for nearly let its play do the talking, racking up 409 500 more yards than the next-best quar- yards of total offense, converting on two terback and has a league-best six 300-yard key fourth-downs and not surrendering a games. single turnover. True, New Orleans failed to gain any Instead of plummeting to 3-5 and show- ground on the Panthers, who rallied from ing the league how vulnerable they are a 14-point deficit to win this week, but when one cog goes awry, the Saints rallied that is beside the point. Judging from together behind quarterback Drew Brees’ the way the Saints rebounded from the 339 yards and three scores against his for- vicious 30-7 spanking Carolina gave them mer team and dispatched San Diego rela- one week ago, they had a specific agenda: tively efficiently. Brees managed to rack up trying to prove to the rest of the nation a 121.9 passer rating without the services that they can do better than their perfor- of two key weapons: Reggie Bush (knee mance versus the Panthers. MCT surgery) and Jeremy Shockey (hernia). Top Even if the Saints needed to swat down Not so fast, Deuce: The New Orleans Saints running back was suspended for violating receiver Marques Colston had his first the league’s substance abuse policy and now faces a four-game suspension. Despite that, catches since returning from thumb sur- see NFL, page 12 McAllister played a productive role in the team’s five-point victory over San Diego Sunday.

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Inside the World Series Evans Clinchy | Dirty Water Hope rains eternal: Despite delay, Phillies Talking ‘bout my generation

just want to clarify something. Well, first let me start by saying that I in good position to finish off World Series consider myself a scholar of sports his- tory, especially when it comes to the Ilegendary moments of my favorite teams. And as such, I am delusional enough to believe the events that happened before my birth are deeply ingrained in my memory. I somehow convince myself that even if it’s not humanly impossible, I was there. I remember. These moments are a part of me. When Cornbread Maxwell stole the ball from Magic Johnson with one minute left in Game 7 of the ‘84 Finals, taking it coast to coast to finish off the Lakers and win the Celtics’ second title of the Bird era, I was ecstatic. When Magic dropped a triple-double on the Celtics in Game 6 the following year and the Lakers celebrated on the Garden parquet, I was crushed. When the injury-plagued 1986-87 Celtics didn’t quite have what it took and Kareem and Worthy walked all over them to win the ‘87 Finals in six, ending the 1980s Celtics dynasty, I was devastated. Yeah, I was born in 1986. But that’s not the point. I’ve recreated my own memory, using all the books and interviews and YouTube videos I can find. I’ve made it so that all these events I never witnessed are now a part of my past forever. Because honestly, sports are just so much more fun when you can appreciate their history. When this generation’s Celtics reached MCT their first Finals, beating the Pistons 89-81 Rays’ centerfielder B.J. Upton slides safely into home during the top of the sixth to knot a rain-soaked Game 5 at 2-2 between Tampa Bay on May 30 to win the East finals in six and and Philadelphia, which leads the series 3-1. The game was halted during the bottom of the inning and is scheduled to resume tonight save the date for a long-awaited Lakers at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. rematch, I knew exactly what to do. I woke up early on the morning of the 31st, and b y Da v i d He c k Now, Philadelphia will have to pinch- in Game 3, but that won’t mean much I went online to find myself a new “Beat Daily Editorial Board hit for Hamels and use the bullpen to this time around. L.A.” T-shirt. pitch his innings. When Garza is on, he’s capable of It may seem like a trivial need, but With a lead at home and their ace on But that doesn’t necessarily mean the simply dominating games. He just those who know me know my unhealthy the mound, the Philadelphia Phillies Phillies are at a disadvantage. They still needs to maintain his focus by not passion for collecting T-shirts, and this were drawing closer and closer to have three more outs than the Rays, falling in love with his fastball and one came with special significance. This the reality of their first World Series and their bullpen is strong enough to establishing his off-speed pitches. He was my chance to experience history, just title since 1980. That is, until the rain hold any lead. But if Tampa Bay escapes showed what he can do in Game 7 of as the past generation did. To me, this started. this chaotic episode with a victory, that the ALCS against the Red Sox, when was everything. As the weather conditions grew more could be enough to swing the series. he struck out nine over seven innings Of course, there was a flood of orders at volatile, so did the play The Rays will have survived an to lead his team to a win and a World Adidas that day, and mine got backlogged on the field. Batters elimination game on the road against Series berth. to the point where my shirt didn’t arrive for could not see the ball, one of the best pitchers in baseball. Jamie Moyer, on the other hand, three weeks. So when I finally wore it out pitchers could not They will get to head back home, does not have electrifying stuff. He in public, well after the Celtics had already maintain their footing where they posted the best record in survives on the movement of his beaten the Lakers in six, the reaction I MCT and fielders could not the majors during the regular season pitches, as well as his ability to change got from a friend was a predictable “Uhh? make some routine and enjoy what appear to be favorable speeds and locate inside and outside. dude. The Finals are over.” plays in the cold and windy condi- pitching matchups. He performed well in his first start This brings me to the epiphany I had tions. Shortly after Tampa Bay Rays In Game 6, currently scheduled for against the Rays, allowing three runs this summer. first baseman Carlos Peña tied the ball- tomorrow if necessary, the unpredict- across 6.1 innings pitched, but most “Beat L.A” is not an ephemeral thing. It’s game on a two-out single, the umpires able Brett Myers will take on location- of the Rays are too young to have ever not an annual motto, one that exists in a suspended the game before the bottom artist James Shields. Shields fared bet- faced Moyer during his Mariners days. vacuum in June of ‘84 or ‘85 or ‘87, or 2008. of the sixth, marking the first suspen- ter when they faced each other in Game Getting a second look at the soft-toss- “Beat L.A” is a state of mind. It’s a way sion in series history. 2, pitching 5.2 scoreless innings for the er might be all the Rays need to knock of life; it comes and never goes. It’s as Major League Baseball is hopeful win; he is clearly the safe bet when they him around a bit. true in November as it is in June. It rep- that tonight’s conditions will be suit- meet again, as his 1.15 WHIP on the If Moyer starts to struggle, don’t resents a rivalry between two constantly able for play. But even if that hap- regular season is significantly better be surprised if Hamels comes run- championship-minded teams, a rivalry pens, the game will not be the same than Myers’ 1.38 mark. ning to the rescue. He’ll be on three that will never die. And when those teams as before; Mother Nature has had an If the Rays can’t pull off a victory days’ rest from his 75-pitch start, and are without exception the two best in the undeniable impact on the series. in this game with their best starter on the Phillies shouldn’t hesitate to use NBA (as right now, you had better believe The Phillies had ace Cole Hamels the mound at home, then they don’t him if that’s what it comes down to. they are), it’s especially pertinent. pitching effectively and efficiently, deserve to win the World Series. Arguably, in such an important game, Isn’t this why we love sports? Because the having thrown only 75 pitches through In the deciding Game 7, which Hamels should be the one starting competitive spirit never dies? Because our six innings. Had the game continued, would take place Friday if necessary, anyway. It would be pretty tough to eyes are perpetually on the ultimate prize? Hamels would have led off the bottom 45-year-old journeyman Jamie Moyer swallow if Philadelphia lost the series Isn’t rivalry what makes the games all the of the sixth and then gone back out to is slated to go up against ALCS MVP because they used the oldest arm in more compelling? the mound for at least another inning. Matt Garza. Moyer won their meeting World Series history. I think so. And even though we’re only one game into the new season, I’ve already got that competitive spirit raging through me. Four-most: Field hockey team moves up to No. 4 in rankings ahead Win number one was a good one. The Celtics downed Cleveland last night, of Halloween showdown with one of nation’s other top teams 90-85, winning the only way they knew how — with a balanced team effort, Following its dramatic overtime win The fourth spot represents the sea- season, was enough to finally boost a methodical offense, and shut-down over Trinity Saturday afternoon, the son’s high watermark for a Tufts team the Jumbos to fourth. defense down the stretch. That’s the 13-0 field hockey team jumped to No. that, however steadily, has made a Despite the loss, the Bantams moved beauty of this team — it wins the same 4 in the latest National Field Hockey meteoric rise through the polls. The up from nine to eight in the polls. way in October that it does in June. At Coaches Association (NFHCA) national Jumbos drew the No. 16 ranking in With Middlebury two slots ahead, the times like these, you can’t help but fan- poll, released yesterday. Tufts picked the preseason polls, and by Sept. 23 NESCAC holds four of the top 10 spots tasize about the next parade embarking up as many first-place votes (eight) as — after they had won their first six for the second consecutive week. down Causeway Street. So if you see me NESCAC rival and defending national games by a combined score of 29-3 — Three days after upsetting then-No. walking down the street in a bright green champion Bowdoin, which reclaimed they had cracked top 10. 1 The College of New Jersey, Messiah T-shirt that seems a bit out of season, the No. 1 spot in the poll after spend- Following its upset of then-No. 3 climbed to No. 2, while the Lions please forgive me. I have my reasons. ing one week at No. 2. Middlebury on Oct. 11, Tufts climbed dropped down to fifth. Rounding out I just wanted to clear that up, just in case The Polar Bears will host the Jumbos to No. 5, where it remained for the the top five is third-ranked Ursinus, anyone was wondering. in a Halloween-night showdown on next two weeks despite boasting the which, despite having lost twice Enjoy the season. Friday, the winner of which will claim nation’s only undefeated record. But this season, remains ahead of the the conference regular season title a hard-fought victory against then-No. Jumbos. and earn the right to host the NESCAC 9 Trinity over the weekend, the team’s Evans Clinchy is a senior majoring in Tournament beginning Sunday. third against a ranked opponent this — by Sapna Bansil English. He can be reached at Evans. [email protected]. INSIDE Inside the World Series 15 Dirty Water 15 Inside the NFL 14 Sportstuftsdaily.com

Field Hockey Men’s Crew Wrap-up With fall season complete, Jumbos to prepare for straight victory of ’08 season physically demanding spring b y Sc o t t Ja n e s Daily Editorial Board

The fall crew season is not a time for per- Tufts fillets Gulls 6-1 for 13th fection; instead, it is a time for trying new things, making mistakes and working out the kinks. So while the men’s crew may not have had many victories to speak of this season, that doesn’t mean it didn’t put together a successful autumn program. “Fall rowing is all about taking good strokes in preparation for the spring sea- son,” senior co-captain Nahv Etedali said. “With every crew’s focus being on the spring season, results in the fall make it hard to judge where you stand in relation to everyone else in the field. “What it does allow you to see, though, are the improvements that you’ve made, and [those that you] still need to make,” he continued. “Much of our work this fall centered on technique, and as a crew, we definitely built on our efficiency in the water. Our results were mixed, but the strong finishes of the [Varsity] Four [boat] at Quinsigamond and Head of the Charles were really important for our focus heading into winter training.” Andrew Morgenthaler/Tufts Daily The team kicked off its fall slate at the Junior forward Michelle Kelly extends for the ball during Tufts’ 6-1 victory over Endicott yesterday on Bello Field. Kelly tallied a goal during Textile River Regatta on the Merrimack the game, her 10th of the season, during a contest in which the Jumbos outshot the Gulls 27 to 1. River in Lowell during the first weekend of October. The Jumbos raced three boats in b y Am a n d a Ch u z i quickly approaching — a much-antici- from senior Tess Jasinski. The goal marked the Regatta, with their top finish being sixth Daily Staff Writer pated showdown with the nation-lead- Brown’s 18th of the season, tying the record place out of ten boats in the Open Eight ing No. 1 Bowdoin Polar Bears Friday for goals scored in regular-season games, race. But there still remained much room After scoring four or more goals in seven that will determine the top seed in the which was set by Ileana Casellas-Katz (LA for improvement as the boat finished with of eight games to open the season, oppo- NESCAC Tournament — the Jumbos’ ‘08) last year. Tufts’ second and third goals, a time of 20:14, almost 90 seconds behind nents had held the field hockey team to scoring dominance couldn’t have courtesy of junior Michelle Kelly and fresh- Worcester Polytechnic’s winning time of returned at a better time. man Lindsay Griffith, came within 18 sec- 18:48. In the Open Four event, the Jumbos FIELD HOCKEY Yesterday’s offensive firepower also onds of each other, widening the deficit to entered two boats, with their A team notch- (13-0, 8-0 NESCAC) allowed coach Tina McDavitt to play the an insurmountable margin. ing a modest 10th-place finish. Bello Field, Yesterday entire roster, and six different players “We were really strong in the first half, A week later, Tufts took to the water at the contributed to the scoring. though at times we were having trouble Quinsigamond Snake Regatta in Worcester Endicott 0 1 — 1 “It was good to get everybody in,” breaking down our steps,” McDavitt said. with hopes of improving upon its cohesion Tufts 5 1 — 6 McDavitt said. “It shows our depth. The win This struggle went unnoticed, however, in the boat and its recoveries. was a good team effort.” as the Jumbos racked up yet another goal “We’ve done some good work this fall three goals or fewer in each of its past four Tufts started off the game at full throttle, with 21:09 left in the first half when sopho- with our swing, but we have much room contests. Yesterday afternoon’s 6-1 victory drawing five penalty corners in the first four more Amanda Roberts maneuvered the for improvement still on our recoveries,” over the Endicott Gulls changed that. minutes of play. The squad’s first score came With their final regular season game from sophomore Tamara Brown off a pass see FIELD HOCKEY, page 13 see MEN’S CREW, page 13 Sailing Super soaked: Rain causes game cancellation Sailing team experiences the good, the bad and the ugly b y Philip De a r of 13 teams at the Wellehan Trophy at the Daily Editorial Board University of Southern Maine rounded out the weaker finishes on the weekend. For a squad that predicates its success Two of the brighter spots came at the on the depth of its roster, the sailing team’s Rudolph Oberg Trophy on the Charles, results this weekend were a little more hosted by Northeastern and MIT, as well mixed than it had hoped. as the Central Series Six races at Boston The nationally-ranked No. 5 Jumbos sent College. out teams to five different regattas, taking The Jumbos managed a fourth-place in a wide spectrum of finishes. finish out of 17 boats at the Oberg Trophy At the Women’s Stu Nelson regatta at with strong performances from their three Conn. College, the women’s team compiled captains: Hwa, who sailed with junior a mediocre performance, finishing 17th Tomas Hornos in the A division; senior out of 18 teams and only recording a top-10 tri-captain Baker Potts, who sailed with finish twice in 16 races. senior Christina Kelly in the B division; But much of this disappointment can be and senior tri-captain Dan Altreuter, who attributed to junior Peggy Tautz’ incurring sailed with sophomore Sara Carnahan in an injury that prevented her from sailing the C division. in four races. In each of these races, the Midway through the races, the A- and team received a score of 19, or the number B-division teams were subbed out for new of boats in the fleet plus one. These high sailors. Freshman Henrietta Bright took scores were certainly detrimental to any over for Hwa in the A division boat and hopes of a better finish. senior Hans Tiefenthaler and sophomore “In general, the not-as-ideal perfor- Roisin Magee teamed up in the B division mance was due to an accidental injury boat. An interesting move to begin with, from another school’s team inflicted upon the substitution didn’t change much at all Peggy Tautz,” senior tri-captain Lara Hwa in the A division; however, the B division said. “She was unable to sail and unable saw a significant slide in the quality of fin- Josh Berlinger/Tufts Daily to start, which contributed to the [high] ishes. Sophomore defender Bailey Morgan and the rest of the women’s soccer team will scores. If she had been able to be in good “Our coach [Ken Legler] wanted to let have to wait until Friday’s matchup against the Bowdoin Polar Bears before they can health, I’m sure the scores would have been some of our other skippers compete against compete again, as Tufts’ last home game of the season against the non-conference a little better.” the higher competition and let our A team, Endicott Gulls was cancelled yesterday. Wet conditions on Kraft Field in the past The results at the Sherman Hoyt Trophy like Baker and Christina and myself, to have often necessitated a change of venue to Bello Field, but a scheduled home field regatta at Brown weren’t much of an have a day off to catch up on our studies hockey game precluded such a move. The contest will not be rescheduled, and Friday’s improvement, as the team finished in 12th NESCAC road trip to Brunswick, Maine will mark the regular season finale for Tufts. place out of 18. An eighth-place finish out see SAILING, page 13