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Snow Read It First 35/18 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LXVII, NUMBER 38 Tuesday, march 25, 2014 TUFTSDAILY.COM Community health program hosts forum b y Ju s t i n Rh e i n g o l d at Tufts in which interdisciplinary Daily Editorial Board programs work,” Allen said. “In a lot of them, the way it works A group of students and faculty is faculty are tenured in depart- members from the Community ments but they teach courses for Health Program hosted an infor- [interdisciplinary fields such as] mal forum to discuss the state of political psychology or interna- the major. tional relations. We’re really differ- Community Health Program ent [because] ... we’re in a unique Director Jennifer Allen explained situation where we have dedicat- that she recently began her posi- ed faculty.” tion and convened the meeting to According to Martinez, because discuss students concerns on the the Community Health Program program’s health amid the loss of does not offer a tenure track, fac- several key professors. ulty would officially receive the “One of the most important title of “full-time lecturer.” This things that I feel I can do as the title difference impacts the fac- Caroline Geiling / The Tufts Daily program director is to create ulty when they apply for research Tufts has withdrawn its proposal for the redevelopment of the Powder House Community School after it deter- opportunities for students to funding, Martinez explained mined it would be unable to meet the city’s time constraints. give us input on how things are “When you apply for a grant going, and [to] work together as a full time lecturer, you can’t Tufts withdraws from redevelopment of Powder to make things even better — I ... be a Principal Investigator ... would like to do this on a regular you have to ask for permission basis throughout the semester,” to lead your own research grant,” House Community School Allen told the Daily after the she said. “For people like me — b y Ju s t i n Rh e i n g o l d the property would be delayed, for Proposals for redevelopment, meeting. “...I had this meeting I’m interested in health research Daily Editorial Board Tufts’ Associate Director of the Powder House Community because [Assistant Professor of [and] am applying for grants Public Relations Alexander Reid School has been vacant since it Public Health and Community [from] the National Institutes of The City of Somerville in a explained. closed its doors in 2004. The city Medicine Linda Sprague Health — that was concerning ... March 20 press release announced “Tufts University has reached had hoped to break ground on Martinez] is leaving and she is a When [former Community Health that it had ended negotiations an agreement with the City of the redevelopment of the prop- much beloved faculty member. Program Director Edith Balbach] with Tufts on the redevelopment Somerville to withdraw from erty within three years of select- Students were saying, ‘Why are was here as a director she did a of the former Powder House development of the Powder House ing a developer, according to the people leaving?’ so I wanted to really good job any time a hurdle Community School. Community School Project,” Reid March 20 press release, but Tufts have a forum where we could came up ... she did a lot of work The university’s redevelop- told the Daily in an email. “While officials told the city that they did talk about it.” in terms of getting us a blanket of ment proposal was selected by Tufts had hoped to make this not foresee starting the process During the discussion, Allen approval to write or apply for our the city last September, and Tufts project a reality, we have reluc- for at least 15 years. explained that the among Tufts’ own research grants.” had entered into an Exclusive tantly concluded that it is no lon- The City of Somerville will interdisciplinary programs, the In order to overcome this hur- Negotiating Agreement with the ger feasible given the many and retain the university’s $10,000 Community Health Program has dle, community health faculty are city. Over the past two months, growing demands on our finan- deposit according to the press major differences in its structure. however, the university deter- cial resources.” “There are a lot of different ways see COMMUNITY HEALTH, page 2 mined that its development of According to a 2012 Request see POWDER HOUSE SCHOOL, page 2 Dental school implements streamlined international service program

b y De n a l i Ti e t j e n designed to do, the impact we want to have Daily Editorial Board and how we can do that in an ethical man- ner,” Morgan said. Tufts School of Dental Medicine recent- The first half of the 10-lecture series ly began the implementation of the new focuses on introducing students to the over- Global Service Learning Initiative, a pro- all process of global service learning. In the gram intended to streamline international second half of the series, students focus on service opportunities for students. the specific community to which they’re The initiative, organized by a committee traveling — the dental treatments available of four dental school professors and univer- to patients in the area, topics of cultural sen- sity administrators, aims to maximize the sitivity and safety protocols, Morgan, who benefits of international service learning for directs the lecture series, explained. both students and the communities they “After the lectures, [students] have a visit by standardizing all stages of these pro- sense of where they are going, how to grams, including the application process, keep safe when they’re there, what they pre-service learning, on-site practices and can expect to see and what we expect of post-service reflection and reports, accord- them,” Mehta said. ing to the dental school’s Associate Dean of Upon returning from these trips, stu- Global Relations, Noshir Mehta. dents perform a retrospective analysis and “Before, we did not have an organized develop seminars to share their experiences, program,” Mehta said. “A faculty member Associate Dean of Admissions and Student would take two or three students to some Affairs Robert Kasberg said. place for about a week, they’d come back “Students report back to the school and that would be the end of that. There and host seminars for the rest of the stu- was no sustainability, no organization dent body, so hopefully other students and no safety protocol that we followed will gain from their experience, as well,” on a regular basis.” Kasberg said. Central to the initiative is the service edu- While the school has already streamlined cation lecture series students must attend its existing service programs in Zambia, the prior to their trip, John Morgan, a professor Dominican Republic and Haiti, organizers of Public Health and Community Service plan to continue to develop and expand who sits on the Global Service Learning the reach of the Global Service Learning Ashley Seenauth / Tufts Daily Archives Initiative committee, said. Initiative, Mehta explained. Tufts School of Dental Medicine is implementing a new Global Service Learning Initiative to “It’s important that both the students and standardize service opportunities for dental students. faculty understand what these programs are see SERVICE, page 2

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Strong Women, Strong Mekhi Phifer and News 1 Op-Ed 9 Girls teaches young Maggie Q answer ques- women in Somerville tions from the Daily Features 3 Comics 10 and Medford impor- about their new movie Arts & Living 5Sports Back tant life skills. ‘Divergent.’ Editorial | Letters 8

see FEATURES, page 5 see ARTS, page 5 2 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y News Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Somerville to consider alternate redevelop- Organizers hope to expand ment proposals service opportunities POWDER HOUSE SCHOOL ommendations and to determine of office space. Both propos- SERVICE reservation in Winslow, Ariz. continued from page 1 the next steps in the planning. als met the city’s requirement continued from page 1 to rural clinics in Maine and release, and will use the money In an Aug. 19 report, the com- to maintain accessibility from “We want to expand the pro- Massachusetts and urban clin- for neighborhood improvements mittee recommended two pro- Holland Avenue to Packard gram so that every student that ics all along the coast.” around the school. posals in addition to the one from Avenue via the property. wants to go abroad and gain this According to Kasberg, while “Tufts University has been a Tufts. These proposals included This alternative proposal was sort of experience is able to do many dental schools have terrific partner for the City of ones from Diamond Sinacori Real initially rated highly, according so,” he said. international service learning Somerville in the past and will Estate Development and David to the city’s recent press release. Future service programs orga- trips, Tufts stands out because continue to be a great partner for Square Partners. If it is selected, the community nized through the Global Service of its dental student exchange us, especially in the realm of edu- “If the first alternate bidder, participation process in which Learning Initiative will not be program. cation,” Somerville Mayor Joseph Davis Square Partners, is deter- Tufts was involved will recom- limited to third world countries, “We have a very robust stu- Curtatone is quoted as saying in mined to still be eligible, prepared mence. A community meet- however, according to Mehta. dent exchange program that the press release. “Unfortunately, and willing to move forward, the ing will be held tomorrow eve- “We want to extend these goes hand in hand with what while Tufts was successful at process to negotiate the terms of ning at 6:30 p.m. in the Tufts programs to other countries we’re doing now,” Kasberg said. engaging the community in their proposal will commence,” Administration building at 169 so students have the ability “For instance, we have a global designing a building and a park, the press release said. Holland Street to discuss the to have community service in service learning trip that goes they could not commit to a time- Ted Tobin, a principal of Davis news and steps going forward. France and Italy and those to the Dominican Republic. We table that meets the terms of the Square Partners, which is a joint Despite this setback, university places, too,” Mehta said. “We also have a student that will go to agreement, as well as the commu- venture between K.S.S. Realty officials are optimistic about the have our own community here the Dominican Republic’s dental nity’s desires, hopes and expecta- Partners and Gate Residential school’s collaboration with the in the United States and have school and have students from tions for the site.” Properties, declined to comment City of Somerville. programs here, too.” their school study here for a cou- While both of Tufts’ propos- on the ongoing negotiations when “Tufts truly appreciates the While international service ple of weeks. They’re somewhat als included the construction of contacted by the Daily. professionalism and collabora- learning trips are voluntary, ser- separate, but also somewhat additional office space to serve According to the city’s press tion shown by Mayor Curtatone, vice learning is central to the the same in that they’re both an university academic purposes, release, Tufts was initially select- his team, the Technical Advisory Tufts Dental School curriculum, effort to introduce our students the university had not decided ed by the city in part due to its Committee, members of the and all students are required to to international dentistry.” which employees would occupy proposal’s creation of the “larg- Board of Aldermen and the participate in national service Mehta added, however, that the new space, Reid explained. est contiguous publicly accessible Somerville residents who devot- programs, Kasberg explained. the program is meant to go According to the press release, open space.” ed extensive time and attention “We do have a national pro- beyond helping the global com- with the removal of Tufts from the Davis Square Partners’ pro- to reviewing our proposal,” the gram where every single one mon good. redevelopment process, the city posal, however, also consists of university’s statement said. “Tufts of our students is exposed “It’s not just community ser- will now reconvene the Technical publicly accessible green space, remains committed to working to service learning,” he said. vice. We want these programs to Advisory Committee to reconsid- which would be surrounded by closely with the City of Somerville “They’re assigned a public serve as educational service for er the committee’s previous rec- 30 to 40 residential units instead in the future.” service unit from the Navajo our students, as well,” he said.

Lack of tenure option considered obstacle in faculty recruitment COMMUNITY HEALTH Roelofs added that the lack of tenure will list so I often do not read the emails Senior Caitlyn Lahousse added that continued from page 1 likely impact this recruitment process. because they do not pertain to me.” the program enabled her to keep her actually appointed at the School of Medicine, “[The lack of tenure] may make it more The requirement that community health studies focused. Martinez added. difficult to recruit a top candidate who is a be a second major was also discussed briefly. “I like being able to do a lot of my distribu- “In the beginning, we all thought this was person of color doing racial inequity,” she “The biggest problem is that it can tion requirements within community health,” going to be a great idea, myself included,” she said. “In terms of integrating a discussion of only be a second major,” junior Yaniv Rait she said. “Since I’m not really a humanities said. “I thought ‘this is great, now we finally racism, racial inequality as a determinant in told the Daily before the discussion. “It person, it was great to explore those topics have a title, assistant professor.’ But I think quality of health, I do that in all of my classes kind of just forces us to have to focus on within [the program.]” in retrospect, that for me, I see it that we’re and I try to do that as much as possible. And things that aren’t just community health. Allen said that she hopes to hold additional not necessarily part of the medical school I want to do that even harder in trying to cre- In the beginning I really didn’t like that, forums on the Community Health Program because we’re arts and sciences people, but ate a better space for a discussion of racism I wished I could have focused on com- and believes that many of the suggestions we’re not arts and sciences people because in the classroom as it relates to health and munity health more, but I guess I’ve kind can be implemented. we’re part of the medical school ... It has well-being.” of realized that ... it’s good that we have to “We’re all on the same team making sure blurred our relationship to both campuses, A desire for increased variety in courses have a first major because I think it really that we’re doing the absolute best in terms to some extent.” was an additional concern among students. gives us a wider view. Instead of focusing of the program we create, in terms of the Martinez explained that she is leaving for a “I’m a senior and this is the first time I’m solely on community health, we get to classroom environments that we create and tenure-tracked position at Boston University taking a class on community mental health,” look at it from a different perspective.” in terms of the relationships both within and in part due to the lack of a tenure option at Sarah Diaz said. “We know that it’s very sig- In addition to discussing room for outside Tufts that provide [students] with Tufts. She said it is easier for faculty to obtain nificant but we [never] go into it because it’s change within the Community Health opportunities to learn” she said. resources when tenure tracked. not a focus in many of the classes.” Program, students also spoke about the Seniors meanwhile are seeking “Assume that your scholarship and Students also expressed a desire for benefits of the program including its broader participation in the discussion research informs your teaching and the creation of an alumni network, the interdisciplinary approach, course assign- of the program. there’s a relationship between the two as development of a mentorship initia- ments that teach useful life skills and its “We’re still gathering more people for there should be in my opinion,” she said. tive, and the simplification of program applicability to everyday life. our survey so we’re going to be canvassing,” “If I’m not out there doing cutting edge communications. “What I really value from the Community Diaz said. “We’ll also be trying to show up research being funded by a national insti- “The [Bachelor’s/Master of Public Health Program is the applicability as an en masses to the town hall meeting with tution ... it’s a very different perspective Health dual degree] program is difficult undergrad,” Goldberg said. “I feel like I can [University President Anthony] Monaco I bring as someone who is in the field ... to navigate in all of its assets,” junior really apply everything I learn to extracurric- and we also have some meetings setup There [are] more opportunities I can pro- Becky Goldberg said. “We don’t have our ular [activities] and life. I feel that even as an with [Dean of Academic Affairs for Arts and vide for students [with research grants], own [undergraduate] email distribution undergrad, you can still make a difference.” Sciences James Glaser.]” so it is important to be able to balance research and teaching. In addition to Martinez, two former fac- ulty recently left their positions, albeit for different reasons. Assistant Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine Cora Roelofs explained, however, that ten- ure remains an important issue and could impact the program’s ability to recruit new faculty members. “When those scholars have options, a non-tenure track job at Tufts versus a ten- ure track job at another university, even if it’s not as desirable a university, is going to look more appealing,” Roelofs said. “If we are going to be competitive as a university, we want to compete for the best scholars, the best teachers, ... Community health is at a disadvantage by not offering a tenure track position.” During the forum, students and faculty expressed concern that the department will lose courses that focus on racial and ethnic issues involving healthcare, topics on which Martinez performs research and focuses her teaching. “I think that they should pay very close attention to the job description because depending on how the job descrip- tion is written is whether or not it will attract folks focused on racial inequi- ty,” Martinez said. “I think they should be very explicit in the job description that [it] is a requirement to teach classes around racial inequality ... I think they also need to think about hiring a person of color [because] there are no people of Ethan Chan / The Tufts Daily color in community health.” Students and faculty discuss the state of the Community Health Program during an open forum yesterday evening. 3

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The Disney takeover

’m not usually one to complain about not having a car on campus, since driv- ing is the absolute worst, but I do miss one thing about being able to drive myselfI around: the radio. Having gone months without listening to the radio, I have no idea what songs are popular right now. I have no doubt that they’ll get to me eventually — once they’ve been overplayed into oblivion, and everyone else is already sick of them. I don’t know how people who don’t drive are able to stay on top of the latest in pop music, because, as of now, when a new song hits the airwaves, I have absolutely no idea what it is. I realized how out of touch I am with the latest and greatest in pop music when I went home for break and drove a little bit. Just to give you an idea with how out of touch I am, I heard the song “#Selfie” Courtesy Tufts Strong Women, Strong Girls by the Chainsmokers (2014) for the first The Tufts chapter of Strong Women, Strong Girls holds an annual “Jump into Spring” event, which celebrates the founding of the national time just a few days ago. I’m pretty sure organization. that that song is the definition of old news by now, but I guess that’s life with- out a radio (no worries, I’ve listened to it at least 20 times since then to catch up). Strong Women, Strong Girls impacts over One day, I was listening to my usual station, which features pop-ish music (Fresh 102.7, for anybody who knows 9,000 girls nationally, assisted by Tufts chapter their tri-state area radio), and a Disney song comes on. The song was “Let it Go” b y Me n g q i Su n According to Gibson, the curriculum their skill set. The mentors at the Tufts from “Frozen” (2013), which you’ve defi- Contributing Writer designed by the national organization chapter, however, still had suggestions nitely heard even if you haven’t seen the tries to cultivate certain skills in women on how to improve the curriculum. movie, because lately people have been Since 2008, female Tufts students have starting at a young age. “Something that I would like to see all about channeling their inner diva, worked with the national non-profit “The skill curriculum includes things in the curriculum is teaching girls more screaming the song at all hours of the day organization Strong Women, Strong Girls such as goal setting, stress management practical skills,” Popa said. “I know and night. (SWSG) to help girls in the surrounding or critical thinking,” Gibson said. “Those there is an organization called Junior I can’t say I was all that upset hear- Somerville and Medford areas. The chap- are things that you don’t necessarily think Achievement, which teaches elemen- ing “Let it Go,” because who doesn’t ter has attempted to encourage female about when you are younger.” tary school students about business. love a good Disney song? But, I was empowerment and promote service work The spring curriculum provides the I want to be able to incorporate some surprised. The station had just played by mentoring local young women. elementary students with an oppor- more practical career skills, [in order] “Timber” by Pitbull featuring Ke$ha SWSG is committed to utilizing les- tunity to put the skills they learned in to get the girls think about business in (2013). I didn’t know that the same sons from “strong” historical female fig- the fall into practice through a specific middle school.” audience was supposed to appreciate a ures to inspire young women to become service project. SWSG at Tufts has also worked to attract song by somebody who rose to fame by leaders and role models themselves, “This year, we are making fleece-tie a diverse range of mentors through vari- bragging to world about how she wakes according to its mission statement. Over blankets to donate to organizations of ous means. up in the morning feeling like P Diddy, the past few years, the national organi- the girls’ choosing,” Bank said. “They are “We have a partnership with [the Leonard and a song that is performed by an zation has expanded significantly, with really simple, but it’s really fun for the Carmichael Society],” Gibson said. “In animated princess. The movie and the now more than 3,000 active college girls to create something tangible.” the past and this semester, we have been song have won all kinds of awards, but mentors across the country. In 2013, the In addition to the mentoring sessions reaching out to cultural [groups], such as these accolades have primarily empha- organization worked with elementary and service projects, Tufts SWSG has the Africana House, Asian American Center sized the movie’s youth audience. school students in over 60 communi- organized field trips that bring the girls and the Latino Center, because we do have I, of course, have seen “Frozen” more ties, according to its national 2012-2013 to the Tufts campus. Junior Enxhi Popa, lots of girls of color, so [diversity] is very than once and probably enjoyed it more Impact Report. the other co-director of the Tufts SWSG important to us.” than any of the “adult” movies I have “We have offices in Pittsburgh, Boston, chapter, explained some of the highlights Although Tufts SWSG is a part of the seen recently. Then again, I am very into Miami and a pilot office in New York City,” from last year’s trip. Leonard Carmichael Society, the organi- all things Disney and generally enjoy all Mikki Pugh, program manager for the “Our theme was ‘Around the World,’” zation does its own fundraising, accord- kinds of movies, TV shows and music that Boston headquarters of SWSG, said. “In she said. “We had three different stations ing to Gibson and Popa. are probably aimed at a much younger Boston, we have been officially [around] of ... activities. The first one was Salsa. ... “We are financially independent as a demographic. I am not surprised that for 10 years, since 2004.” We also had one [station] about a pup- chapter,” Gibson said. “One thing that I loved “Frozen,” and I certainly would Victoria Gibson, co-director of Tufts’ petry show.” we have done this year, which has been have played its entire soundtrack on the SWSG chapter, described a similar “We took them on a tour around cam- pretty successful, is our ‘strong’ stickers radio if anybody gave me that kind of expansion. pus.” Gibson said. “That ... [provides] [to promote SWSG] ... We also have a let- power. But, I am surprised that so many “We have currently 36 participants a fun way to talk about college and the ter writing campaign in the fall.” other people love it — especially people working this semester, and we are importance [of going] to college and what “This year we are going to do a big sale whose tastes are mature and sophisti- [working] at 10 sites in Somerville and that looks like.” at the Sarabande show, and we will be sell- cated or whatever. Medford,” Gibson, a sophomore, said. According to Gibson and Pugh, at ing baked goods and stickers,” Popa said. The reality is that people are crazy for The mentoring program includes two the end of each year SWSG measures The leaders of Tufts SWSG also discussed this movie (and not just psychos who parts. In the fall, the program focuses on the impacts of its activities on the girls their desire to increase group unity. still occasionally whip out their Jonas a “Countdown to Success” curriculum, through surveys. “We are working on strengthening Brothers’ playlist when they are attempt- where girls learn about various concepts, “We have surveys that ask girls the community of the Tufts mentors,” ing to work out). It is slowly seeping into such as goal-setting and communication. questions such as, ‘What [do] I want Bank said. “Because so much of the pop culture, and not just the pop cul- In the spring, the mentors advocate ser- to be when I grow up?’ [or] ‘I have program takes place off campus, we are ture that only nine-year-olds care about. vice-learning to students. Working in teams two adults that I can talk to — is that working on making all the mentors here There have been approximately a billion of three, Tufts mentors facilitate groups of true?’” Gibson said. “We ask them more cohesive.” Buzzfeed articles about it, Facebook went third to fifth grade girls in Somerville and the same questions at the beginning “Our plan also includes [gaining] vis- wild when it won a Golden Globe and Medford elementary schools once a week, and end of the year, and we measure ibility on campus so that people know it seems as though the whole world has according to Gibson. the impacts based on if there is any our organization,” Popa said. “Our mis- seen it. Junior Nikki Bank, chapter coordina- change [in the answers].” sion is to empower women — not just Maybe “Frozen” is so popular because tor for SWSG at Tufts, helped develop the “We do surveys with our mentors [to [to do] mentoring. So, we need to do of its “girl-power” message, or maybe spring curriculum with the Boston head- see] if they notice any differences in the lots of other things to gain [a] presence because the soundtrack is just that good. quarters, and described what a typical girls and also what changes they experi- on campus.” Either way, if the hugeness of “Frozen” mentoring session looks like. ence,” Pugh said. “We also do surveys Gibson agreed, and explained that she isn’t a sign that Disney is taking over liter- “We follow the same general format ... with parents and the site facilitators, views her work as much more than just ally everything, I don’t know what is. to give consistency to the girls,” she said. who are the people working at each of another extracurricular activity. “We always begin with a check-in, in which our schools.” “We want the mentors to be really you share your high and lows. Then we do According to the national SWSG 2012- committed to SWSG,” she said. “This Rebecca Hutchinson is a freshman major- a review from the prior week, [and] then we 2013 Impact Report, 85 percent of the isn’t just a resume builder. It’s about ing in international relations. She can be read a biography of a ‘strong’ woman.” participants reported improvement in girls’ lives.” reached at [email protected]. 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y advertisement Tuesday, March 25, 2014 5

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Movie Review Ryan Buell | The Beat ‘Divergent’ does book justice with focused Hip-Hop’s plot, strong cast cross pol- b y Mi c h a e l Me r i l l a lination Daily Staff Writer n 1979, The Sugar Hill Gang released hip- Dystopian young adult novels have risen hop’s first hit song, “Rapper’s Delight,” top- in popularity among teenagers and adults ping out at No. 36 on American charts. alike. The genre depicts future worlds with Seven years later, in 1986, the Beastie Boys’ “LicensedI to Ill” became the first hip-hop Divergent album to top the Billboard albums chart. Since then, over 100 hip-hop albums have reached that zenith. By 1995, the Grammys Directed by Neil Burger had an award for Best Rap Album. Hip-hop has spawned pop culture icons Starring Shailene Woodley, Kate Win- in Jay-Z and Kanye West; rappers do product slet, Theo James, Ashley Judd endorsements and their songs earn com- mercial spots. Eminem is a generally respect- flawed governments and complex charac- ed figure, something that was completely ters. Film studios have begun to transition unthinkable back in 2000. Hip-hop’s rise to these novels onto the big screen, but, for popularity is far from a new phenomenon, devout fans, the movie’s quality often does but a distinctly different trend is emerging, not equal that of the book. However, in one that is pushing the genre from simply “Divergent,” the movie is just as good, if popular music to actual pop music. not better, than the book. Today, the Billboard Hot 100 features a rap- Set in what remains of a futuristic per/singer/hip-hop producer holding the top Chicago, society is divided into factions: Courtesy Jaap Buitendijk via Summit Entertainment spot — Pharrell for his song “Happy” — and Abnegation (selfless), Amity (peaceful), Shailene Woodley brings author Veronica Roth’s wildly popular heroine, Tris, to life on the two trap rappers with guest verses on top Erudite (intelligent), Candor (honest) and big screen. five hits: Juicy J on Katy Perry’s “Dark Horse” Dauntless (brave). Each faction has its (2013) and 2 Chainz on Jason Derulo’s “Talk own school, dress code and job. At six- Divergent, is rare and that Tris should “Divergent” also stars Miles Teller as Dirty” (2013). In other words, it includes one teen, everyone takes a simulation test to keep it a secret because the Erudite fac- Peter, a cruel Dauntless member willing to rapper-turned-pop artist, and two rappers discover which faction they identify with. tion sees it as a danger. do anything to be ranked first among his featured on pop artists’ songs. Rappers are At an event called the Choosing Ceremony At the Choosing Ceremony, Tris shocks fellow initiates. Kate Winslet plays Jeanine, collaborating with pop artists, and hip-hop each person is free to join any of the five everyone: She chooses Dauntless, cutting the leader of the Erudite faction. musicians are making music targeted towards — regardless of where that person grew herself off from Abnegation and her fam- “Divergent” fans will notice details in the traditional pop music audience. up, or the test results. ily. Though the freedom associated with the movie that differ from the book, but all As long as songs that blend rap delivery Tris Prior (Shailene Woodley) and her Dauntless excites Tris, the initiation after changes made are used to streamline and and hip-hop beats with the accessible, catchy brother Caleb (Ansel Elgort) are raised the Choosing Ceremony involves a series narrow the focus of the plot. Because the hooks and lyrics of pop music continue to in Abnegation, but Tris does not feel she of brutal challenges — run by Dauntless bestseller itself is 500 pages, director Neil succeed, they will fuel the rise of more rap- belongs there. This is confirmed when she leaders Four (Theo James), Max (Mekhi Burger worked with author Veronica Roth pop collaborations and crossover artists seek- receives her simulation results, conduct- Phifer) and Eric (Jai Courtney) — that aim to cut out unnecessary and repetitive plot ing access to that expanded audience. Nicki ed by Dauntless member Tori (Maggie Q). to push her mind and body to the break- points found in the novel. There are a few Minaj has established an entire career on Her results are labeled “inconclusive:” she ing point. Tris has successfully accomplish big differences between the book and the bridging the gap between pop and rap. The shows attributes of three factions, not just each to remain in Dauntless — all while line between genres has never been thinner, one. Tori explains that this ability, called keeping her Divergent status a secret. see DIVERGENT, page 6 and it’s only going to become more obscure. In recent months, songs have been released by duos such as Chance the Rapper and Justin Interview | Maggie Q and Mekhi Phifer Album Review Bieber, Kendrick Lamar and Imagine Dragons and Rick Ross and The Weeknd. Electronic music has made inroads in hip-hop, as well, MØ’s full-length as West’s “Yeezus” (2013) attests. The Skrillex- ‘Divergent’ stars discuss produced A$AP Rocky song, “Wild for the release introduces Night” (2013), is another example. These combinations represent unions of formerly preparing for their roles powerful new artist dichotomous genres. b y Mi c h a e l Me r i l l a b y Ni k a Ko r c h o k Mashups and remixes further dilute the Daily Staff Writer Daily Editorial Board differences, chipping away at the ever-crum- bling lines between these genres. It doesn’t Although Mekhi Phifer and Maggie Q Since emerging on the indie music even matter if a rapper actually works with are best known for their performances scene in 2013 with her driving vocals an electronic dance music or pop artist; their in TV series, the actresses can be seen featured on Avicii’s “Dear Boy,” music may still end up blended together in on the big screen this month. Both star some corner of the Internet. This cross-polli- in the new film “Divergent,” based on No Mythologies to Follow nation has opened hip-hop up to an audience the first book in Veronica Roth’s best- well beyond its original scope. Where hip-hop selling trilogy. Phifer, who has had roles was once a niche genre, it now wields influ- on “ER” (1994-2009), “Lie to Me” (2009- MØ ence over traditional mainstream domains. 2011) and “Torchwood” (2006-2011), and Nor does this influence go only one direction; Q, of “Nikita” (2010-2013) fame, play, RCA hip-hop is increasingly shaped by the desire respectively, Max and Tori, members of to reach those intersectional audiences. the Dauntless faction in the dystopian In many respects, the growth of hip- film. The Daily participated in a college Danish singer Karen Marie Østed, hop and its culture is a good thing: artists roundtable interview with Phifer and Q, better known by her stage name have higher ceilings, the music earns more in which they discussed the challenges of MØ has proven that she not only widespread respect and its legacy is further playing their roles, the adaptations made has a unique sound, but also the solidified. However, such growth into the to the book and their experience filming. musical prowess to give her strong mainstream brings a host of problems to hip- staying power in the industry. With hop, not the least of which is the predomi- The Tufts Daily: What specific experience her first full-length studio album, nantly white connotation that “mainstream” or what past roles have really helped you “No Mythologies to Follow,” MØ’s refers to. Hip-hop began as a form of cultural guys with this film? official debut demonstrates incred- expression for African Americans and as a ible potential for this new European response to inner city life. Searching for radio Mekhi Phifer: Well, I would think, you songstress. plays and audience crossover risks losing know, when you talk about a career and a MØ’s slow and sultry songs are touch with those cultural roots. As rap grows body of work, I think they all help you to the perfect background soundtrack more intertwined with other genres, it may the next stage ... [In] each film you learn to long car rides and lazy pool days, lose its cultural expression and ideological something new. You deal with a whole yet her mature songwriting deserves power — the very things that made it great to different multitude of people on each more than a mindless, half-hearted begin with. project. That’s one thing that I really love Courtesy Jaap Buitendijk via Summit Entertainment listen. With tinkling chimes and a Moreover, it presents the troublesome about the film and the television indus- Despite changes from the book, Mekhi strong but shifting percussion beat to quandary of whether such coalescence rep- try: you get to meet so [many] diverse Phifer believes fans will enjoy the movie back her up, MØ’s singing is enhanced resents a reduction in racial and social barri- people that you would normally never adaptation of ‘Divergent. by both its syncopated nature and ers or a more subversive cultural annexation. come across in life. And [learning] from orchestral accompaniment. Her voice These are not questions with cut-and-dried each project helps you take it to the next but I was the mentor [who] was willing is enchanting and punchy, smooth solutions, but one thing is clear: pop rap is level. I mean, you never really want to do and able and eager and my student ... enough to ease the listener from song here, and it’s here to stay, even if its impact is a repeat performance of the same char- was a little resistant to it. And this is the to song, but also distinctively power- still undetermined. acter, so you always try to find creative opposite. I’m the unwilling mentor, and ful — keeping listeners on their toes ways to make this particular character she’s after me, you know, trying to get when a signature wail emanates in [different from another one]. information. So, that was interesting — to the middle of a track. Ryan Buell is a sophomore who is majoring in psychology. He can be reached at Ryan. Maggie Q: I played a mentor on my show, see INTERVIEW, page 6 see MYTHOLOGIES, page 6 [email protected]. 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts & Living Tuesday, March 25, 2014 Maggie Q discusses book adapta- tions, her character’s recklessness INTERVIEW can’t [keep] ... word for word [what continued from page 5 the book says]. I mean you have to sort of be the mentor that’s running from sort of tweak it a little bit. But I think your student. Not that [my character] ... people will be pleasantly surprised Tori runs from anything [necessarily], and pleased [with] the film adapta- but it’s interesting because there’s really tion — what our creative forces put a lot to build on. And I think Mekhi and together. I, in [this first movie], both feel like we looked at the roles as a base to build from MQ: I think a good indication, too, into the next [movie] ... and that’s what is that Veronica is really happy. You made it interesting for me. know, she was on set a lot, and she was really supportive of the process. And TD: Do you guys know what’s ahead for a lot of times, when you’re reading a your characters or are you taking it one novel, it’s ... in your head [but] people script at a time? don’t necessarily speak that way. It is different. That’s why adaptations are MP: One script at a time. so important because you’re taking sit- Courtesy Jaap Buitendijk via Summit Entertainment uations, scenarios and characters that, Erudite leader Jeanine, played by a convincingly sinister Kate Winslet, has an amplified pres- MQ: Mekhi was saying earlier that in a novel, are fine, but, in [a movie], ence in the film. you never know what the adaptations it’s sort of not the way it goes. [are] going to be [like], so you really have to not get so married to the book. TD: Do you have any inclination as to Because depending on how the film what faction you would identify with? works out, some things may pop up, basis for next two stories some things they may play down ... If MP: Well, you know, as you saw in the acting as Jeanine, whose role, though rela- we suck, they’re going to ... you know. film, [Dauntless] are more carefree, FirstDIVERGEN T‘Divergent’ filmtively provides minor in the book, solid was developed [Laughter.] edgy, fun, no inhibitions kind of folk. continued from page 5 significantly for the movie. You see them catching the train. You movie, specifically penultimate scenarios. Full of action sequences and romantic TD: So would you say you were pleased see them climbing up stuff. [You see Yet the film’s ending works as a compelling scenes, “Divergent” is fast-paced, keep- with the adaptations compared to the them] running and jumping and [stop- conclusion to this chapter of the series. ing the audience’s interest throughout book? ping], dropping and rolling. So, it just Woodley, best known for starring in the movie. It is impossible not to com- seems like that would definitely be “The Secret Life of the American Teenager” pare “Divergent” to Suzanne Collins’ MQ: I would say yes. more [fun]. If I had to choose a faction, (2008-2013) and her supporting role in “The Hunger Games” trilogy, whose first then I think I would go with that. “The Descendants” (2011), has blossomed two installments were already success- MP: I think it’s a fun ride. into a compelling actress, stealing the ful on the big screen. Though both are MQ: I mean, yeah. It’s reckless, and show in “Divergent.” She deftly embodies dystopian stories, “Divergent” focuses on TD: Was it difficult to balance staying when do we ever get to celebrate that the complexity of Tris and the character’s the power of personal choice rather than faithful to the book for the fans and part of our personality? We don’t. In growth in Dauntless. Although James also survival. also having that creative freedom? [the] world [of “Divergent”], that cel- makes a strong appearance as Tris’ love Divergent is, at its core, a young adult ebration becomes its own faction, and interest, Four, some of their initial interac- story, and the film’s certainly reflects MP: I think we have a certain amount they are a specific group of people who tions feel a bit forced. This progresses and, this mainstream commercial appeal. of artistic license that you get when ... are the protectors. And so that reck- by the middle of the movie, their romantic However, despite its 150-minute runtime, you do adaptations. Obviously, you lessness has a place in this society. connection is more convincing. the movie provides constant entertain- Woodley and James’ costars, Teller and ment. The rest of the trilogy, “Insurgent” Winslet, are strong additions to the story. and “Allegiant,” are in the works and Teller adds humor to his character Peter, should be released in 2015 and 2016. This Indie European crooner MØ brings which is a refreshing change since, in the first installment leaves room for improve- books, Peter has no redeeming qualities. ment but also provides a strong platform Winslet, as always, is on point with her for this movie trilogy to really take off. new energy to popular genre MYTHOLOGIES encourage movement. continued from page 5 To be pushed and pulled along “Never Wanna Know,” a track that through her album is a strangely riv- was also featured on her “Bikini eting roller-coaster of an experience. Daze EP” (2013), is a highlight of “No The deluxe album, as described by Mythologies to Follow.” Drawing com- MØ on her website, is composed of parisons to Amy Winehouse, her vocal four “sides.” Side A contains the six talents are undeniable. The track is slow and haunting, showcasing the ver- satility in her songwriting and musical composition. “XXX 88,” another num- ber from “Bikini Daze EP,” is included on this new album, as well. While not every song from the EP made it onto MØ’s latest effort, it’s clear why this one did. The surprising upswing of a horn section on the chorus elevates the energy and focus of the song. The tune builds with tongue-in-cheek lyr- ics packed with bubbling fury such as, “Cause life is cynical despite your heart of gold /... oh the sky is blue forever.” “Don’t Wanna Dance,” is one of the only disappointments on the album. With an enticing hook and perfect club beat, the track is a danceable and fun pop tune. However, it leaves the listener craving so much more. When compared to the rest of the record, the song is lackluster and easy, particular- Odaservisi via Wikimedia Commons ly for an artist who clearly has more to MØ has made waves with the release of her say than simply, “I don’t wanna dance debut album, ‘No Mythologies to Follow.’ with nobody.” “Red in the Grey” is a pounding elec- high-energy tracks, followed by the six tronic-influenced track. With consis- slower tracks on Side B. Side C features tently punchy keyboard notes, MØ’s four syncopated dance-centric tracks, voice shines through, revealing a wilder and Side D is host to four so-called and energetic side to the album. “Waste “Night Versions” of tracks. of Time” follows in the same vein. With What could be a chaotic listening melancholy vocals juxtaposed with experience, due to her wildly eclectic aggressive shouts from a male back- yet fascinating range of influences, is ground vocalist, the song contains a centered around MØ’s consistently layered musicality that, although not pure and chilling voice. It is this focal the strongest on the album, is a good point that makes “No Mythologies example of the artist’s command over to Follow” such a success. Indeed, her own work. with so much hype for the artist On “Pilgrim,” MØ follows punk and going into 2014, this album could be electronic dance music influences, with the deciding factor in determining a sound that falls somewhere between MØ’s permanence. Yet as the album’s urging listeners to run and imploring title seems to state, there will be no them to stand still. It is tracks like this mythologies about her work after this that make it hard to pigeonhole MØ release. While not entirely polished, into a single genre. With lines like, “Old the overall strength of this release is wild river, take me to the sea / be free a sure indicator that MØ is not one to / like pilgrims on the Camino / I go, I be brushed aside. Indeed, this album go,” MØ demands a focused and atten- seems set to be the first in a string of tive listen even when underlying beats successes. 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Editorial THE TUFTS DAILY Ca r o l i n e A. We l c h Tufts Dental program highlights active citizenship Editor-in-Chief Editorial Tufts Dental School is raising the bar to network with those in the public and tion to international perspectives to pro- J.L. Hoagland by making active citizenship and pub- private sectors, in-school service opportu- spective students. Stephanie Haven lic service a core component of its stu- nities provide Tufts students a foundation Having a dental school that lives up Managing Editors dent experience. The school’s new Global upon which they can build character and to Tufts’ standards of global engagement Justin Rheingold Executive News Editor Service Learning Initiative, which works gain new insights about their community means a great deal. Further unifying the Daniel Bottino News Editors to make international service opportu- and the world. many members of the Tufts commu- Jenna Buckle Abigail Feldman nities for students more accessible and The dental school’s Associate Dean of nity under a similar ideological umbrella Daniel Gottfried Global Relations Noshir Mehta explained makes each branch of the university Alexa Horwitz sustainable, speaks volumes to how Tufts Victoria Leistman prioritizes community service across its that one of the school’s main goals is to more connected. Annabelle Roberts Denali Tietjen many schools. Along with the recently develop and expand the Global Service Active citizenship means examining Josh Weiner announced Tufts 1+4 program — which Learning Initiative, in order to enable the motivation behind certain actions Sarah Zheng Meredith Braunstein Assistant News Editors will allow select, incoming undergradu- “every student that wants to go abroad and and reflecting on the lessons learned from Dana Guth ates to embark on a gap year devoted to gain this sort of experience.” This objective those experiences. The initiative’s lecture Kathleen Schmidt Jei-Jei Tan national or international service on Tufts’ not only demonstrates a strong dedication series and trips seek to do more than just dime — the dental school’s program is a to active citizenship, but also speaks to the send students to an exotic location to do Charlotte Gilliland Executive Features Editor Emma Arnesty-Good Features Editors promising step forward by instilling ser- theme of globalism that is so prevalent on good; the program will encourage them Emily Bartlett vice opportunities as one of the central Tufts’ campuses. Though Mehta alludes to to think deeply about the significance of Hannah Fingerhut Caitlin McClure parts of a Tufts education. a different kind of international experience their service and enable them to share Sabrina McMillin Service learning is already a part of the in service work, his emphasis on equalizing their experiences through seminars. We Jessica Mow Shannon Vavra educational philosophy of Tufts Dental: who can participate in this abroad work is commend Tufts Dental School on insisting Maya Blackstone Assistant Features Editors Students are required to participate in some something that would also benefit those that service is critical to a competitive and Sophie Laing Jake Taber form of community engagement as part of on the Medford/Somerville campus, where world-class education, and establishing a Kendall Todd the existing curriculum. Beyond building the Office of Undergraduate Admissions supportive and expansive new program, Lancy Downs Executive Arts Editor a basis for new experiences and chances frequently stresses the university’s atten- instead of simply boasting a buzzword. Brendan Donohue Arts Editors Veronica Little Dan O’Leary Drew Robertson Dana Guth Assistant Arts Editors Jehan Madhani Nika Korchok Wakulich Anthony Martinez Jake Indursky Executive Sports Editor Alex Baudoin Sports Editors Alex Connors Ross Dember Zachey Kliger Kate Klots Aaron Leibowitz Tyler Maher David McIntyre Jason Schneiderman Alex Schroeder Sam Gold Alison Kuah Assistant Sports Editors Jorge Monroy-Palacio Maclyn Senear Chris Warren Nicholas Golden Executive Op-Ed Editor Tom Chalmers Op-Ed Editors Matthew Crane Scott Geldzahler Susan Kaufman Benjamin Boventer Cartoonists Amy Bu Keran Chen Jehan Madhani Kyle Allen Editorialists Jorge Monroy-Palacio Jonathan Moore Bailey Werner Caroline Geiling Executive Photo Editor Sofia Adams Photo Editors Ethan Chan Matt Schreiber Christie Wu Caroline Ambros Assistant Photo Editors Maya Blackstone Alexander Knapp Staff Photographers Annie Levine Nick Pfosi Kyra Sturgill Mitchell Katz Executive Multimedia Editors Rachel Sheldon Alexander Kaufman Senior Multimedia Editor Jake Hellman Multimedia Editor Aastha Chadha Assistant New Media Editor Ethan Chan Jade Chan Kristie Le Tanay Modi Blair Nodelman Joshua Podolsky Grace Segers PRODUCTION Jen Betts Production Director Montana Miller Executive Layout Editor Adrian Lo Layout Editors Daniel MacDonald Elliot Philips Falcon Reese Emily Rourke Letter to the Editor Andrew Stephens Chelsea Stevens Dear Editor, I won’t deny Israel’s tendency to import since having Titi Aynaw does not make Betsy Allman Assistant Layout Editor Hannah Fingerhut The op-ed “An oasis of diversity in minorities and give them piecemeal rights you an enlightened nation, just as hav- Kathy Lu the Middle East” by Ariella Charny, pub- (disregarding the 30-plus laws passed ing President Barack Obama doesn’t Hannah Steinberg David Westby lished in the Daily on March 12, con- by the Knesset that give rights only to mean we are done with racism in the tains offensive denials of oppression and Jewish citizens), but her “oasis” anal- US) because it’s largely behind an apart- exploitation of peoples within Israel and ogy highlights the nature of the conflict heid wall. Hadley Gibson Executive Copy Editors the occupied territories both through as intrinsically linked to white, western It is not Israel’s democracy, modernity Charlotte Rea Julia Russell Copy Editors omission and blatant dismissal. supremacy. or its unofficial status as the “51st State” Rachel Salzberg Vidya Srinivasan While I am pleased to see a 2012 alum- In terms of water, as a true oasis in terms of US funding that makes it an Arthur Beckel na still reads the Daily, I find it unaccept- entails, Israeli settlers are able to fill apparatus of white supremacy. It is its Aastha Chadha Assistant Copy Editors Kelsey Davenport able that someone could so easily deny swimming pools with 73 percent of the aggressive pink, green and brown-wash- Jose Garcia oppression based on religious and ethnic West Bank’s water while Palestinians are ing campaigns, its foundation on the Kristiana Jordan Reena Karasin biases by saying that she “lives with” not even allowed to drill new wells. This Nakba and its continued settler colonial- Sophie Krakoff people of different backgrounds. That’s “oasis of diversity” is stifling people and ism in the West Bank. Jei-Jei Tan Tai Williams just like if I were to say, as a European robbing them of their natural resources Yan Zhao American, that by having friends who in an illegal, racist and religiously intol- Sincerely, are people of color I, and my country, are erant occupation. She can’t see white Clayton Woolery incapable of discrimination. supremacy and racism in Israel (as well, First Year Tufts/SMFA Dual Degree student Nitesh Gupta Executive Online Editor BUSINESS Daphne Wu Executive Business Director Li Liang Receivables Manager Correction Jade Chen Ad Managers Chris Chininis In the March 24 sports article “Jumbos stay perfect in NESCAC over break,” senior tri-captain Kane Delaney of the men’s lacrosse Kristie Le team was misquoted as saying, “They’re defending national champions, and we went into the game fully expecting for them to Tanay Modi Yiran Xu dominate.” In fact, Delaney’s quote was, “Even though they’re defending national champions, we went into the game fully expect- P.O. 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Op-Ed Adam Kaminski | The Cool Column University pass: a benefit for all Happy

b y Ev a n Jo h n s t o n , Ro b er t Jo s e p h , Ey o b For students, the immediate benefit is “Transit Generation” and improve both the thoughts or clear: unlimited and unequivocal access to connection and relationship between Tufts Sh a re w a n d Em i l y La n s k y transportation across the Boston area. At a and the surrounding community. limited cost, all students who attend Tufts, Further, a guaranteed stream of MBTA no thoughts? Five years from now, Tufts University will regardless of income, will have increased revenue from Tufts provides the university be a vastly different place from the one we access to transportation and be able to fully with a valuable bargaining chip and would I’d hate to be that guy who brings his know today. The recently passed Strategic participate in the university experience. likely improve the working relationship faithful readers — who deserve anything Plan will play a large role, but the greatest There are benefits for the university as that Tufts has with the T. Consider the but to return to the grueling college admis- impact will be felt from the 2017 arrival of the well. A University Pass is a concrete action potential benefits of a U-Pass if half of all sions process — back to the grueling col- new Green Line T Station at College Avenue. Tufts can take to improve campus sustain- college students in the Boston area took lege admissions process. But I’m going to With the arrival of the Green Line ability in a revenue neutral manner. In the part in U-Pass programs: the MBTA could be that guy, so hang in there. Extension, Tufts students will enjoy unprece- long run, a U-Pass program should reduce receive approximately $40 million in rev- The Tufts supplement is a good one dented mobility between Somerville, Boston demand for parking and, in turn, save space enue annually. While this would not solve (let’s ignore the #YOLO strife, please). It’s and anywhere the T goes, increasing access on campus, creating room for new dorms its immense financial burdens, this is a not the best, but it’s engaging and thought to jobs and internships, nightlife in the city or cutting-edge labs rather than half-filled substantial amount of revenue that could provoking. and all the cultural amenities Boston has parking lots. truly strengthen the T and support the One question that Tufts Admissions to offer. Tufts will continue to market itself A U-Pass program will also prepare Tufts whole community. poses is “What makes you happy?” It as a city-centric university, and Boston will for the coming Green Line Extension. The In the long term, there is no doubt that was one that I did not answer last year continue to play an integral role in student extension will create the highest demand every stakeholder — students, the univer- on account of being miserably through life. There is, however, one major caveat — for public transit in the school’s history and sity, the T and the community as a whole — with college applications, but this year, not all students will be able to afford to use will likely be a major draw for incoming stu- will benefit from a U-Pass program. Yet, one it struck me as compelling. At times, we the T. Today, a round trip ride without a dents. With this massive change to transit at or two schools have to test the waters first should all reassess the important — argu- Charlie Card costs five dollars. An internship Tufts quickly approaching, it’s time to act in to illustrate the true benefits and vitality of ably, the most important — emotion that downtown twice a week can cost a student favor of a sensible and sustainable future. such a program. Tufts (along with a potent is happiness. $40 per month out of pocket. While some Tufts has the ability to reshape how its stu- student movement at Harvard) should take Although on average, I’d estimate that students are lucky enough to receive funding dents engage with the community, and a the lead in creating a one-year pilot of a I’m happier now than I have been in the from groups such as Tisch Scholars, these U-Pass program will further familiarize the U-Pass program. past. Happiness doesn’t presently mean resources are not available to all. student body with mass transit. While there is currently a relative lack of to me what it typically has before. And I Rather than resign ourselves to this ineq- As the first school in Boston to create a data on exactly how often students take the am afraid to admit that its preoccupying uity, we — the Tufts Transit Coalition, a U-Pass program, Tufts will stand as an insti- T, a recent Tufts Transit Coalition survey indi- importance is diminishing, albeit slowly student group committed to sustainable tutional leader in innovative public policy, cated it is very likely that a U-Pass program and inconsistently. Seeking, discovering and equitable transportation at Tufts and with a student body engaged in active citi- could be structured to generate revenue for and thinking (save this column, maybe across Boston — propose a University Pass zenship and their surrounding community. the T in addition to benefiting Tufts and its ...) about what makes me happy has lost (U-Pass) program in which Tufts University While the Green Line Extension will attract students. Running a pilot program would some significance. will partner with the Massachusetts Bay students in the future, the extensive press gather further data in this area — the T could I have suddenly become a seemingly Transportation Authority to purchase sub- coverage that would stem from a U-Pass track when and where every university pass passive participant in this human emo- stantially discounted, unlimited T passes for program will promote the Tufts brand now. was used from day one. With this data, the tion, largely ignoring its onset but revel- all students. Furthermore, the impact of a U-Pass MBTA and Tufts could easily gauge the suc- ing in its presence. This unintentional As part of this effort, today we are program far surpasses the gates of Tufts. cess of a U-Pass Program and adapt accord- “switcheroo” has posed a question slightly announcing a petition campaign to contin- Part of the benefit of a U-Pass program is ingly. This petition campaign is not the end of different than that of Tufts Admissions: ue the push for a one-year pilot of a U-Pass that it generates guaranteed revenue for the conversation, but the beginning. Please, Why does what makes you happy make program at Tufts. Neither the MBTA nor the T. This revenue could be leveraged join with us, to Free the T. you happy? It’s like that curious, relentless the administration at Tufts is fully ready to to create greater equity in transportation preschooler who makes his parents ques- commit to a U-Pass program, but we believe fares across the whole system by support- tion why they had kids in the first place. action is necessary. 95 percent of students ing a Youth Pass for high school students in Evan Johnston, a senior, Robert Joseph, The “switcheroo” may be better surveyed at Tufts support the creation of a Boston. Currently, one in five high school a junior, Eyob Sharew, a sophomore and explained in another way: The sorts of U-Pass program, and the TCU resolution students in Boston report having missed Emily Lansky, a freshman, are members things that make me happy are becoming supporting a one-year pilot passed unani- a full day of school because they could of the Tufts Transit Coalition. The group less important than the sorts of moments mously. A window of opportunity exists and not afford their T fare. Pairing a University can be reached at tuftstransitcoalition@ that make me happy. Moments of nostal- we must utilize every lever available. Pass with a Youth Pass would form a new gmail.com. gia, content and anticipation are all gen- erally happiness-inducing. There may be, however, a common theme in that these are all moments of focus and forgetfulness. Off the Hill | University of Minnesota In an effort to test such a thought, I spoke with a wise and wild friend of mine from my hometown. We’ve known each other for as long as I can remember A pledge against Greek hazing (memory develops around two or three years of age, I’ve been told) and, for this b y Br i a n Re i n k e n While sorority hazing may not include of hazing lawsuits to students, thus ensuring reason among others, I consider him a The Minnesota Daily gratuitous violence, members often mis- that they are — but something is enabling quasi-brother. treat pledges in a different way. Victims have their violence in the first place. We spoke late at night, after our minds In a move to reduce hazing, the fraternity reported physical humiliation, such as body Many Greek letter organizations are more had given up for the day and our stomachs Sigma Alpha Epsilon announced a national shaming or members classifying them by than 100 years old. Generally before admis- had finally come to terms with what we ban on pledging this month. Pledging is the their breast size. sion, pledges must memorize their organiza- had stuffed into them earlier. He shared period during which prospective fraternity Perhaps because sorority hazing is not tion’s history and traditions. However, college that what makes him happy, maybe even or sorority members familiarize themselves always as theatrical or violent as that of fra- life and American culture have significantly happiest (but maybe even not), is long- with their organization’s traditions and ternities, the media seems to give it less atten- changed over the past centuries, and not boarding, a sport at which he is just about history. Horrific hazing rituals infamously tion. The implication is disturbing: unless every tradition should survive. as talented as I am pathetic. You see, not plague this period, and sadly, this has been hazing results in surgery or death, it’s tacitly Anti-bullying and social inclusion cam- risking permanent bodily damage usually slow to change. acceptable behavior, and it doesn’t consti- paigns are perhaps more prominent now makes me pretty happy. Sigma Alpha Epsilon is one of the deadli- tute news. Hazing has become ingrained in than ever before. Education, moreover, is no But my friend loves the risks, with est fraternities in America, with 10 deaths American culture. longer solely a privilege of fortunate white all the speed, freedom and “flow” — related to alcohol, drugs or hazing since This reality may jeopardize Sigma Alpha men. Why, then, should an archaic and elitist whatever that turns out to be. Flow was 2006. Unfortunately, it is not the only Greek Epsilon’s efforts to end hazing merely by ban- institution — especially one we can so often described to me as a feeling of nothing- letter organization whose members mistreat ning the pledge period. Most schools, includ- associate with violence and debauchery — ness, a feeling of pure potential, where their pledges. ing the University of Minnesota, already remain so close to the core of college life? nothing is but anything could be, where, One hardly needs to recount the haz- enforce strict anti-hazing rules, and yet the Professional, cultural and LGBT fraterni- while speeding down a hill without ing stories that commonly make headlines problem persists. Perpetrators merely find ties and sororities are valuable alternatives to thinking, one has a whole repertoire of nationwide. Each seems more horrific new and more secretive ways of seeing out traditional social Greek letter organizations. tricks available to him. I wonder how his than the last. Last year, in one particularly their crimes. Because these societies’ prospective mem- mother feels about this. gruesome incident, fraternity brothers in The difficulty with hazing is that its vic- bers already share a common interest, cause I enjoyed my friend’s analogy. Like the Wilmington College’s Gamma Phi Gamma tims are not random. Rather, they seek or identity, their loyalty to the organization joyful moments that I am lucky enough so viciously towel-whipped their pledges that inclusion in a particular community, and is unquestionable from the beginning. This to experience, my friend loves longboard- doctors were forced to surgically remove one they understand that initiation may include stands in stark contrast to traditional social ing at least partly because of the neces- victim’s testicle. hazing. Their desire to belong discourages organizations, whose members may apply sary focus and consequent forgetfulness it Violence, however, is only one of hazing’s them from reporting their negative experi- because of family traditions, vague notions offers — an escape from hedonistic plea- three strains, according to the University of ences. In time, moreover, hazing’s victims of future financial success or simply a desire sures, from daily qualms and, as I’m all too Minnesota’s student conduct code. Another often become its perpetrators; those who to fit in with a crowd. aware, from answering your cell phone. type is harassment hazing, in which victims successfully endure hazing become part of Of course, hazing is not just a problem of Really, it’s a forgetfulness of the impor- must endure undue amounts of stress or the system that perpetuates it. Universities, Greek letter organizations, and it’s extremely tance of anything else. The moments when discomfort. For example, perpetrators may parents and/or the media may view this doubtful that every organization includes I’m utterly preoccupied with contentment deprive their victims of sleep or force them internal cycle with dismay, but it’s difficult hazing as an initiation ritual. However, many are where I find happiness. So what sorts to wear humiliating clothing. The third strain to disrupt from outside. of these organizations do have an undeni- of things make me happy? I’m afraid any is subtle hazing, which can include name- From this viewpoint, hazing seems to be able connection to hazing. specificity would be futile. I guess if I calling, discipline or social isolation. a fundamental flaw of the Greek system’s Thus, while Sigma Alpha Epsilon’s ban on applied to Tufts again I wouldn’t get in. Violent hazing’s lurid nature frequently structure, rather than something that aris- pledging may not end hazing, it will hope- places it under media scrutiny. Fraternities es from individual members’ misbehavior. fully foster discussion about how to rethink are often the focal point of hazing stories, Certainly, individuals should face punish- the traditional Greek letter system. Brutality Adam Kaminski is a freshman who has yet such as The Atlantic’s cover story this month, ment for barbaric behavior — and the Greek is inimical to higher education. We should to declare a major. He can be reached at but sororities are equally guilty. industry is notorious for shifting the blame not permit it to reside within college culture. [email protected].

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MEN’S SWIMMING stepped up, placing 10th in both the school record in the 100 backstroke Downfall of continued from back one-meter and three-meter competi- preliminaries with his time of 49.65, championship. Overall, Schmidt con- tions to score 14 points for the Jumbos topping his record by roughly a half the power- tributedTufts 35 points finishes to the Jumbos’ in point top in his16 first in NCAA three meet. He events outper- second. In the finals, he raced a 50.40, total — 15 from his fourth-place finish formed his preliminary scores in both good for 16th place and one point and 20 from his one-meter victory. events, finishing with 467.40 in the for his team. The following day he house As talented as Schmidt is, neither three-meter and an almost identical finished 25th in the 200 backstroke t’s not just that the University of Dayton he nor diving coach Brad Snodgrass 467.30 in the one-meter. preliminaries with a time of 1:50.64. comprises the most triumphant, if not expected him to win, making his vic- “Matt dove very well and just missed Freshman William Metcalfe also improbable, portion of my bracket, but it tory even more special. making the final on each board by ... set a school record in the prelim- also certainly doesn’t hurt that it (almost) “Frankly, the Dennison divers a few points,” Snodgrass said. “He inaries, racing the 200 butterfly in Isinglehandedly buoys my bracket. looked unbeatable, and I was hop- was very competitive with the field, 1:50.70 to beat sophomore Anthony Some big-name schools have taken a shel- ing Johann would stay close to the and I see him returning to this meet DeBenedetto’s time of 1:51.08 from lacking, mid-majors have bowed out and the top and have a little luck go his way,” as a sophomore and making a huge last season. Metcalfe just missed mak- only previously undefeated team in the coun- Snodgrass said. “In the final, Johann impact. To go from never having com- ing the top 16, falling short by only a try, Wichita State, has fallen. Notably, three nailed his fourth and most challeng- peted in the three-meter to being top half second. On Wednesday, he placed of four No. 12 seeds defeated their respec- ing dive — a reverse 2.5 somersault 10 in the country in one season is a 39th in the 200 individual medley with tive fifth-seeded opponents in the first round, tuck — for sevens and eights, and phenomenal achievement.” a time of 1:53.36. which, along with Mercer’s ouster of Duke, scored over 60 points. That was the “He should be so proud of himself “Having all four guys step up at the spearheaded “upset fever.” luck he needed, and it put him in the for how he placed at NCAAs and how biggest meet of the year — and of their Any number of teams merit being written running for first.” far he has come this season,” Schmidt careers — is a statement about what about in the wake of a slew of Davidic victo- “It was an unexpected win ... [and] said of his teammate. it means to be a Tufts swimmer and ries. But Dayton has won two games — two definitely a high note to end my col- The two Tufts swimmers also flour- diver,” Hoyt said. “They’re mentally more than your typical No. 11 seed — by a legiate career on,” Schmidt added. ished in the championship events. tough and physically strong, and the combined three points against two staples of Freshman diver Matt Rohrer also Sophomore Michael Winget broke his future is bright for our team.” March Madness: sixth-seeded Ohio State and third-seeded Syracuse. Now, Dayton prepares for its first Sweet 16 matchup since 1984. (For perspective’s sake, a list of major events that occurred 30 years ago: the inaugural flight of Virgin Atlantic, the MEN’S TRACK approximately the first 700 meters, milliseconds short of the school record summer Olympics in Los Angeles, the Soviet continued from back he relinquished it over the closing it had established a few weeks prior at boycott of said Olympics and $1.21 was the “I was pretty nervous about the pre- stretch but held on to finish third. the Open New England Championships, average price of a gallon of gas.) Team-widelims going in,” Bhalla told success the Daily in Bhalla, for whoTufts finished in 1.61 culminating seconds but the strong meet performance ensured the Under the tutelage of head coach Archie an email. “Making the final seemed like behind his classmate, snagged the group was rewarded with All-American Miller, whose monotonous southern drawl both a distant and doable possibility. eighth and final All-American slot. No honors. While the winning team from could lull a locker room abuzz with victory Things went really well in the race. I other university, including the pow- Mount Union pulled away from the to sleep, the Flyers have garnered a Twitter managed to get out well and stay out erhouse Wisconsin schools that con- rest of the field, the race was far tighter shout-out from President Obama. Were their of trouble on my way to a [personal sistently assemble dominant distance down the ranks; Tufts finished the race run to end here, at least they could take solace record].” squads, boasted two All-Americans in sandwiched between two Wisconsin in recognition from the most powerful man in Senior tri-captain Jamie Norton, the 800-meter. teams, distinguishing itself by strides to the free world. who ran first in the mile-run qualifier, “I went into the final relatively finish sixth. As it happens, though, they have other squeezed into the final with a time of stress free, just trying to see what I “I think we took it to every team ... accolades of which to be prouder. 4:13.63 — good enough for ninth out of could do,” Bhalla said. “Unfortunately, and left it all on the track,” Goins said. Dayton is one of the 16 best — or hottest, 10 qualifiers. I didn’t have my usual kick, but I’m ... “We proved we could hold our own depending on the school of thought — teams In the final round of competition, pleased. Mitch [Black] did great and against some of the top dogs. We even in the nation. Hailing from the Atlantic 10, Tufts pressed on through to the end, as it was really nice to have two of us on changed our order an hour before our they’re still considered a minor conference five athletes earned All-American hon- that podium.” race and still managed to almost break despite boasting six entrants into the tourna- ors: Beutler, Black, Bhalla and sopho- Though unable to replicate his the school record again.” ment. Dayton has toppled its in-state rival mores Francis Goins and Alex Kasemir. record-breaking performance from the With Nationals complete and spring Ohio State, followed that with an upset against “We did pretty well as a team,” preliminary round, Beutler earned his break over, a memorable indoor sea- an even more storied program, Syracuse. But Bhalla said. “It was exciting to have third All-American honor in the 400- son has also come to a close. Upon Dayton’s greatest accomplishment is that it seven total [All-American awards] in meter, despite running nearly six-hun- their return — some back from San graduates every one of its players. one Nationals.” dredths of a second slower. Diego, Calif., where team members One of just seven schools in the tourna- The top seed in the 800-meter going The meet ended just as successfully in need of a change of pace elected ment with a 100 percent graduation rate, into the meet, Black earned his third as it had begun for Tufts, this time in to train over the spring recess — the Dayton embodies the elusive student-athlete career All-American honor in the 800- the 4x400-meter relay. The quartet of Jumbos will come out riding a wave of ideal — a rarity illuminating the misplaced meter final. Maintaining the lead for Beutler, Black, Goins and Kasemir fell momentum into the outdoor season. emphasis of college basketball. With each defeat it hands to a bigger, badder opponent, Dayton bucks the notion that only the star-studded rosters can achieve great- ness. Should a Dayton or two or three crop up in the tournament annually, it could disrupt WOMEN’S TRACK the pipelining that has come to characterize continued from back college basketball, rendering it an assembly Sophomore sprinter Alexis Harrison and line rather than a sojourn. Hiebersophomore distance breaks runner Audrey pentathlon Gould school record, places third No longer will the likes of John Calipari — competed in their first Nationals. Harrison head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats, recruiter competed in the 60-meter dash and placed extraordinaire, and cunning rule-violator — 16th overall in the preliminary round, run- attract players with the promise of glory and ning a time of 7.81 for fourth place in her little else. Education will gain equal footing with heat. This time was just off of her season- the sport itself, striking a necessary balance. best time of 7.78 that she set at Div. III New Quixotic? Sure, but the more an operable Englands last month. She failed to advance reality morphs into fantasy, the more exigent to the final. its implementation becomes. Gould, who qualified for the 5000 final As fans of the sport, we yearn for the by running a time of 17:20.32 at the BU days of Jimmy Valvano’s N.C. State, for Valentine Invitational last month, had an Marquette’s defiant un-tucked jerseys, for impressive race, running a time of 17:25.80 Phi Slamma Jamma, for a dominant Big East to secure 12th place. Conference fraught with torrid rivalries — a “The experience was amazing,” veritable golden age, when four-year tenure Harrison told the Daily in an email. “The was the norm and donning school colors meet venue and the campus were both meant something. Coaches were both men- really nice. My goal going into Nationals tor and teacher, oftentimes father figure, was to run a [personal record] and make too. And the players, who warred with one the finals. Even though I was unable to another over sheer pride, were beholden to achieve those goals I still had a lot of fun Caroline Geiling / The Tufts Daily a god loftier than materialism. and I hope to make Nationals this outdoor Senior Jana Hieber ended her outdoor career on a high note, finishing third in the pen- The funny thing is, college basketball was at season as well.” tathalon at the Div. III Championships with a score of 3,691. its best then. If maturation, longevity and sub- The Jumbos will have their next full stantive education tend to go hand-in-hand force ready for action at the annual Tufts other athlete on this team, I want to PR, among the top of the league — and pre- — I firmly believe they do — then the solution Snowflake Classic, held this Saturday at finish my season off with good performanc- pared to stay there. has been hiding in plain sight all along. the Ellis Oval, which will kick off the out- es and keep the momentum going from “As a team we have to make sure that door season. indoors,” Hieber said. we stay focused and work hard everyday “This outdoor season, I will be focusing The defending outdoor NESCAC at practice to produce some strong perfor- Sam is a junior who is majoring in religion. He on the 400-meter hurdles and, like every champion Jumbos return a squad that is mances at NESCACs.” Harrison said. can be reached at [email protected]. 12

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Four members of the men’s swimming and diving teamJumbos competed at the shine NCAA at Nationals Div. III Championships in Indianapolis, Ind., last week. The quartet performed excep- tionally, scoring 50 points to place 19th at the national meet — Tufts’ highest finish since 2010. “It’s a huge accomplish- ment to qualify for the NCAA Championships in swimming and diving,” head coach Adam Hoyt said. “To go to the meet and compete the way we did is special. Right now we’re try- ing to soak it in and enjoy the moment.” Nobody enjoyed the moment more than senior tri-captain Johann Schmidt, who, in the final competition of his colle- giate career, was named the 2014 NCAA Div. III Diver of the Meet. On the first day of the champi- onships at Indiana University Natatorium, Schmidt placed fourth in the three-meter event with a score of 520.10. “I was pleased,” Schmidt said. “I had worked hard all season on [it], and I had a great meet.” The four-time NCAA qualifi- er’s performance was even bet- ter on Friday, when he placed third in the one-meter pre- liminaries and scored 522.95 points in the finals to win the Caroline Geiling / The Tufts Daily The men’s swimming and diving team had an impressive performance at Nationals, with three athletes contributing to the team’s final score of 50 see MEN’S SWIMMING, page 11 points, which was good for 19th at the meet.

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b y Ch r i s Wa r r e n the program, and placed 11th Gould,Daily Editorial Hieber, Board overall Harrison, by heaving the weight 32’ 10.5” across the infield. This mark Three women’s track team was only 1 1/2” away from her memberscompete wrapped up in their Nebraskaseason-best mark, which she set season at the NCAA Div. III at the Stampede. Championships last weekend in Later, Hieber competed in one Lincoln, Neb. Each athlete earned of her best events, the long jump, her ticket to the Devaney Center but was slightly off her game as by setting a nationally ranked she jumped 17’ 8.25” for third mark (top 15) in her event during in the competition. She was 14 the 2014 indoor season. centimeters off her personal best, In the meet, Tufts finished 14th which she set this year. after the first day, but ended the “I had a really good day in the competition in 32nd place over- hurdles, where I [set a personal all. Their standing is more indica- record], and [had] solid days in the tive of the low number of athletes long jump and high jump,” Hieber who competed than their perfor- said. “The shot put could’ve been mances, which were impressive. better but overall, it was fine. I just Senior Jana Hieber conclud- always want to do better.” ed her senior indoor campaign Hieber saved her best perfor- Sofia Adams / The Tufts Daily by placing third overall in the mance of the day for last in the Members of the men’s track and field team scored seven total All-American honors at the Div. III National women’s pentathlon with a new 800-meter. Hieber obliterated Championships, including two in the 800-meter. school record of 3,691 points. her previous personal record This topped her old school of 2:17.86 with a 2:14.90 perfor- record of 3,644 points that mance that gave her the victory she set at the Tufts Stampede in the event by over 1.5 seconds, Invitational in January, on a day sealing her third place finish. in which she virtually competed Hieber went out in 66 seconds against herself. for the first 400 meters, and b y Sa m Go l d The Tufts runners were a per- with the Tufts indoor record in Hieber began the day placing closed in roughly 68 seconds. Daily Editorial Board fect four-of-four in qualification, hand, which was previously set sixth overall in the 60-meter hur- “The 800 was definitely not Five Jumbosas earn all individual All-American participants in 1996 by All-American James dles, as she ran a time of 9.06 to set expected.” Hieber said. “It was After a long cross-country advanced to the finals in their Lavalle (LA ’96), by a mere one- a season best. It was Tufts’ second the last race of my senior indoor trip, a small contingent from respective events, some in a par- hundredth of a second. fastest time in the event this sea- career, which I think unleashed an thehonors men’s track and fieldat team Nationals ticularly remarkable fashion. Sophomore duo Mitchell son, trailing only 60-meter hurdle extra storage of energy in me that arrived in Lincoln, Neb. on Seeking to end his indoor Black and Veer Bhalla finished specialist and school record hold- definitely gave me a boost on the March 13 to compete in the Div. career on a high note, senior fourth and sixth, respectively, er, sophomore Marilyn Allen. last lap. Although the time wasn’t III National Championships. Graham Beutler put up one of in the open 800-meter prelimi- In the high jump, Hieber expected, I definitely was hoping The next day — Friday, March the best performances for the nary, together comprising one- cleared 5’ 1.75” for eighth over- to run close to it because my 400 14 — marked the first of two Jumbos in the opening qualifiers fourth of the top eight runners all, giving her 701 more points splits in relays over the past few days of competition, which saw of competition. In the first 400- in the event. towards her pentathlon score. She weeks have been very solid.” the Jumbos get out to a fast and meter preliminary race, Beutler next ventured into the thrower’s successful start. crossed the line in third place see MEN’S TRACK, page 11 circle for the shot-put portion of see WOMEN’S TRACK page 11