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Interview | Jacqueline Novogratz Microfinance leader Alleged bias incident prompts talks global poverty widespread student reaction b y Le s l i e Og d e n Daily Editorial Board b y Be n Gi t t l e s o n been outnumbered by a group of KSA mem- Daily Editorial Board bers who showed aggression toward him, Jacqueline Novogratz, the CEO and found- punching and choking him. er of the nonprofit Acumen Fund, spoke A late-night scuffle in a downhill dorm has Beginning early Friday morning, mem- at the Cabot Intercultural Center on Friday led to allegations of racism and an orchestrat- bers of the KSA and students involved with about her philosophy on social change ed response on the part of dozens of mem- different culture houses and student groups through entrepreneurship and microfi- bers of culture houses and student groups on on campus helped to distribute an e-mail nance-related investments. The Institute campus. message from KSA members detailing the for Global Leadership (IGL) and the IGL’s Members of the Korean Students incident and alleging bias. Empower Program sponsored her visit. Association (KSA) alleged that a drunken KSA members at the scene, some of whom Acumen Fund aims to alleviate poverty freshman started a fight with and shouted were involved in the fight, told the Daily by investing in the poor, acting similarly to a racial slurs at members of the KSA around 2 that the freshman refused to leave the 13 venture capital fund. a.m. Thursday morning as the group prac- members of the group alone as five of them Novogratz’s new book, “The Blue Sweater: ticed in Lewis Hall’s main lounge for an rehearsed a dance for Saturday’s KSA Culture Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in upcoming culture show. The freshman said Show. A short scuffle ensued between the an Interconnected World,” was published that the KSA members started the fight. freshman and the dancers. KSA members last month. The administration has opened a judicial said all five dancers were involved; the fresh- The Daily sat down with Novogratz on investigation into the incident. The Daily is man said that those involved in the fight Friday to discuss her work with the Acumen withholding the freshman’s name because numbered six or seven. Fund and her thoughts on global poverty. A the administration has not taken any action Both the freshman and a KSA member partial transcript of that interview follows; against him. sustained injuries. visit TuftsDaily.com for a full transcript. Over 50 students gathered at the Asian The KSA members said the freshman start- American Center Thursday afternoon to dis- ed the fight, but the freshman said in a state- Aalok Kanani/Tufts Daily Leslie Ogden: Where did you get the idea to cuss a response to the incident. Meanwhile, ment given to the Daily by two of his friends Students at a meeting held Thursday at the Asian start the Acumen Fund? the freshman and a friend of his who helped American Center listen to an account of a fight that break up the fight said the freshman had see KSA, page 2 took place in Lewis Hall early Thursday morning. Jacqueline Novogratz: It was going back to 2001. The idea was that the markets alone weren’t solving problems of poverty, and neither was traditional aid or charity. Tufts police reports On the one side, the markets were weed- ing people out entirely, and traditional char- mugging, attempted ity was too often creating dependence. And one of the biggest lessons I’ve learned in my burglary near campus life is dignity is more important to the spirit b y Da v e St e r n than wealth. … Daily Editorial Board The main idea about Acumen Fund is that of patient capital — the idea that in the traditional marketplace, we invest in companies The Tufts University Police and we want to get our money back really Department (TUPD) on Friday reported fast and it’s all about quarterly reports and a mugging and an attempted burglary the bottom line. … The idea of patient capi- that occurred near campus last week. tal is [that] you treat poor people like clients, A resident at the Alpha Phi soror- like customers — I would say like full human ity house at 14 Sawyer Avenue, in beings — and you build solutions from their Somerville, reported early Friday perspective. Then you can invest money in morning that a man put a ladder on them, leave it for a long period of time and the building’s fire escape. The resident support it with a lot of management help, “believed that he was attempting to [and] over time you actually see results. … gain access to the house, but the win- You also learn where the market isn’t enough Tien Tien/tufts daily dows were secure.” to reach really poor people. … Professor Tom Nichols delivered the keynote address of a Friday symposium on U.S.- TUPD also distributed a composite Eight years later, to see hundreds of thou- Russian relations. sketch of the suspect, as described by sands of customers buying water or bed nets the resident. The suspect was described or drip irrigation systems — it’s been amaz- as a short, stocky white male with olive- ing. Nichols says U.S., Russia colored skin, dark, short, buzzed hair and thick eyebrows. LO: In my studies, we’ve been looking at Upon receiving the call from the resi- different ways to work towards peace [and] have reasons to cooperate dent, TUPD and the Somerville Police justice [and] to ameliorate people’s lives and quickly searched the area but failed to just how many avenues there are to do that b y Na t e Br e g predicated on.” locate any suspects. — through public policy, [through] sustain- Daily Staff Writer Nichols, who is also a fellow in Panhellenic Council President Jessica able agriculture, through microfinancing. the International Security Program Snow, a senior, said that it seemed Which would you say is the most effective Tom Nichols, a professor of at the Harvard’s John F. Kennedy that men seem to be specifically tar- solution, or would you say it is a combina- national security affairs at the U.S. School, gave the keynote address at geting sorority houses. A similar event tion of all of them? Which one do you believe Naval War College, expressed opti- the day-long U.S.-Russian Relations occurred on March 28, after a burglary is the best? mism in an address Friday evening Symposium. The symposium, was thwarted at the Alpha Omicron Pi about U.S.-Russian relations and which mostly took place in Cabot (AOII) house on Whitfield Avenue. JN: I think [the] language of “if it’s the best” the possibility of the two countries Intercultural Center, also includ- In that instance, the burglar, who isn’t productive for us … because it is the dif- cooperating on issues relating to ed two panels, a reception and a gained access to the house, fled after ferent pieces that need to come together. … nuclear weapons, terrorism, eco- Russian-music performance. a female resident spotted him taking a I think when we look at peace, what we’re nomic stability and development of The most important reason for laptop from her bedroom. talking about is a world … in which indi- democracy. Russo-American tension during “We have our letters on our houses viduals can have true freedom to access Nichols explained why he believed the Cold War was ideology, he said; that say we’re sororities,” said Snow, the goods and services that they need to the United States and Russia were in since the ideological difference no an AOII member who sent an e-mail to make their own decisions and choices. It’s conflict during the Cold War, why he longer remains in place, the two sorority sisters warning them to take at that point where the population feels the thought they have now moved closer countries can cooperate in areas of precautions in light of these crimes. freedom to choose — that’s where humanity now closer but not close enough and mutual interest. She said that AOII has dealt with two really starts. how the two nations could improve “There is no longer any organic or three similar instances over the past But it means that we need enterprises, we ties and address mutual problems. source of tension between the U.S., couple weeks. need human-rights work, we absolutely need “The past is not prologue — NATO or the Russian Federation,” “There are tons of other houses in to focus on stronger and better systems of law Russia is not the Soviet Union,” he Nichols said, adding that “everyone this area that have college students that said. “Our relationship is not predi- see NOVOGRATZ, page 2 cated on the same things it was see RUSSIA, page 2 see CRIME, page 2 Inside this issue Today’s Sections The Daily takes a lis- The women’s lacrosse ten to the debut full- team improved to 10-1 News 1 Op-Ed 9 length album from with a convincing win Features 3 Comics 12 student band The over Middlebury on Arts & Living 5Classifieds 13 Gentlemen’s Bet. 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see ARTS, page 5 see SPORTS, back page 2 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y News Monday, April 13, 2009 Novogratz: Investing in the poor with money Nichols speaks at U.S.-Russia symposium and confidence will help alleviate poverty RUSSIA country’s proliferation. continued from page 1 Russia has an interest in nonpro- suffered under the Soviet system.” liferation because proliferators are NOVOGRATZ after title and security because all that stuff Still, Nichols said, U.S. and Russian closer to Russia than they are to the continued from page 1 doesn’t really exist anyway. foreign policies of late have led to United States and hate Russia as much and justice, and there are some global issues You can have the most secure life, and disagreements. as they dislike America, according to that can’t be solved locally — whether it’s the suddenly, you could get fired or get cancer, He called Russia “a large country Nichols. eradication of AIDS disease or potentially but the deepest level of security and joy with a bruised ego” and said that the Development of democracy, eco- even massive health care on some level. comes from building the things inside of United States’ post-Cold War policies nomic stability and terrorism repre- you that nobody can take away from you … “have made things a little more dif- sent other areas where cooperation LO: For young women and men who are That, I think, is the piece that most often gets ficult.” should be stronger, he said. graduating from college, making … choices missed when sometimes people look at peo- “There has been American med- “There is a stronger common inter- between trying to find financial security … ple working in fields of poverty and change, dling it what [the Russians] called est to cooperate on terrorism than and pursuing their calling, what advice would and they think, “Oh, there’s a do-gooder” or their ‘near-abroad’ — the post-Soviet any two countries in the world,” he you give them? What really pushed you and “Oh, isn’t that so wonderful” when in fact space,” he said, referring to American said. “They should be de facto allies motivated you to follow your instincts? [that] is the life of challenge and innovation intervention in the Balkans and on this issue.” and adventure. American declarations of having “vital In terms of democratic reforms, JN: I almost felt like I didn’t have a choice. It’s hard, and honestly, in my life, I could interests” in Central Asia, near Russia. Nichols argued that the Russian peo- When I thought about “Who do I want to not imagine a more interesting life because “That’s just palpable nonsense,” he ple would demand more freedoms in be?,” “Who are my role models?,” they were it’s the whole human journey from finance said. “The United States would not the near future. never the really successful bankers. … I to anthropology to culture to sciences. You appreciate similar acts in the Western Meanwhile, Nichols said, Americans wanted a life that was lived fully out loud … have to figure out how to integrate them all Hemisphere.” should conserve oil, decreasing First of all, I think your generation is the in a way which is respectful and thoughtful. He specifically expressed disap- demand for Russian fossil fuels and most remarkable generation that has come pointment with the handling of Russia thus forcing Russia to operate with an around maybe ever. You guys are smart LO: What would be the most important issue policy by Presidents Bill Clinton and industry-based economy, instead of and caring and more pragmatic, idealistic, ... we need to work on to change? George W. Bush, calling their policies an export-driven economy; the latter ready to give. You guys are extraordinary, and inconsistent. He said both presidents form does not foster political develop- you’re connected to each other like we’ve JN: It’s human interconnectedness. The big- would use positive rhetoric toward ment, he explained. never seen in history. … gest issues, the biggest thing that we need to Russia while engaging in actions that American diplomacy should be Some of the feedback I got [in response to] recognize as a world, is that we are one world greatly irritated its leaders, such as “quieter but firmer” and should avoid the book that your generation is so expected — that our action and inaction affects people the Balkans intervention and the “very public snubs of Russian officials or to be perfect, expected to know the answers, all around the world every single day, that the public” cancellation of the anti-ballis- very visible intrusions into Russian expected to be on this track, and I think that’s gap between rich and poor is unsustainable, tic missile treaty. affairs, Nichols said, saying diploma- really scary for you guys because that’s not [and] it also denies the world this extraordi- “I think inconsistent and heavy- cy under Bush as “too much through how life works. … nary human talent that is linked. … handed American policy played into” a megaphone.” The book is filled with so many stories If we actually did think about extending a recent increase in Russian national- He also said the two countries of falling down, making mistakes, flat-out that fundamental principle that all men are ism, he said. reducing their nuclear arsenals would failures. But the key to life is perseverance created equal to every human being on the Nichols did not lay all fault with the build cooperation and trust. — it’s to focus on being interested rather planet, and we started building our systems Americans. He also said ties between Finally, Nichols said the two coun- than interesting — which is what my mentor and solutions from that perspective, then we the United States and Russia were tries should come to an agreement used to tell me all the time — and not going would really start finding our path. hurt by its “thuggery and bullying” and that NATO would stop expand- — referring to Russia’s cutting off ing if Russia stopped its public “fenc- natural gas supplies to European ing” — threatening actions he said countries, its invasion of Georgia Russia knows the United States can- TUPD alerts campus about recent crimes and its recent alleged intervention in not carry out, like building a naval Ukrainian politics. base in Cuba. CRIME beaten and robbed by three white males, “This is not the behavior of a mature “Cold War’s over,” he said. “That continued from page 1 who were all described as approximately superpower,” he said. thing’s done. We can do this.” haven’t been targeted,” she said. “It 20 years old and 5’10” to 6’ in height. Still, Nichols characterized Russo- The International Relations (IR) pro- seems odd to me.” They had “a clean-cut appearance,” American relations as “more bickering gram and the IR Director’s Leadership Motion-sensor lights and security were clean-shaven and wore jeans and than a significant source of conflict.” Council; the Department of German, screens on first-floor windows have sweatshirts. He went on to discuss issues on Russian and Asian Languages and since been installed at the Alpha Phi The robbery occurred on Boston which America and Russia can coop- Literature; the Sigma Iota Rho honor house, Snow said. Avenue, near its intersection with erate, the most important of which he society; the Pi Sigma Alpha honor The rash of crime has not been lim- College Avenue. said is strategic nuclear reductions. The society; the Department of Political ited to thefts from residential buildings. The victim told police that the “sus- second biggest issue is nuclear non- Science; the Russian Circle and the The e-mail sent on Friday also described pects beat him in the area of his face proliferation, Nichols said, explaining Institute for Global Leadership’s a mugging, which occurred around 1:40 with their fists and took an unknown that the Soviet Union was proactive Alliance Linking Leaders in Education a.m. on Friday morning. amount of U.S. currency from [his] wal- with respect to the issue, actually hav- and the Services (ALLIES) sponsored The victim, a 47-year-old man, was let,” the report said. ing a falling-out with China over that the symposium.

Alleged bias incident against Korean students prompts widespread response

KSA the dance. even belong here,’” Kim said the crying and in shock, she said. “I read expressed disbelief, frustration and continued from page 1 One of the dancers approached freshman shouted at the group. about this all the time, and it’s never anger at the incident. Many heard that one of the dancers first grabbed the freshman and asked him to KSA Co-President Tom Moon, a been so personal.” the details about the fight for the him. He said he shouted obscenities leave. At that point, according to senior who was in the lounge at the Soon after the incident, another first time during the meeting, but after the fight but did not mention the e-mail sent by members of time, said that the freshman said, RA reported the occurrence over some said that bias incidents hap- uttering any racial slurs. the KSA, the freshman said, “F--k “’[F--king] chinks, go back to your WebCenter as a bias incident. pen at Tufts way too often. An emotional meeting at the you. F--k you, I could take all of country; you don’t belong here.’” Associate Dean of Students “I think that when one person’s Asian American Center convened you. I’ll kill you all.” According to The group members also allege Marisel Perez forwarded the infor- hurt, all of us are hurt,” senior Jen Thursday afternoon to discuss the the e-mail, “He then threatened that the freshman spat at them a mation on to other administrators Bailey said. Bailey said she and incident and figure out ways to to get his fraternity brothers to number of times. upon receiving the report and on other black students are often the move forward. Dozens of people help him retaliate.” In his statement, the freshman Friday planned to begin interview- victims of racism inside and out- packed into an overflowing room at The freshman said in his said he shouted obscenities in the ing students involved; she intends side the classroom at Tufts. “We’ve the center, exchanging ideas about statement that the dancer who heat of the moment. to continue speaking with students been through these same struggles. ways to inform the larger Tufts approached him grabbed him first; “Severely physically hurt, high- today. Dean of Student Affairs Bruce And it disheartens me as a senior community about bias incidents KSA members at the scene say the ly emotionally charged, scared for Reitman on Friday sent an e-mail that issues that have been happen- that many said occur unsettlingly freshman pushed the dancer first. my life, I yelled obscenities at the to all undergraduates, informing ing since my freshman year are still too often. Then, violence broke out. group,” he said. He said that the them that his office was looking happening here.” The incident occurred in the The dancers and the freshman group tried to “attack” him again, into the matter. Asian American Center early-morning hours on Thursday immediately started fighting. The but his friend stepped in to pre- Yesterday, both the fresh- Director Linell Yugawa echoed when the freshman approached the freshman said that he tried to move vent violence from breaking out; man and his friend declined to Bailey’s thoughts. KSA members and asked them to toward the exit, but that a member KSA members said that the fresh- comment further. His friend on “The issue itself has happened teach him the dance five of them of the group punched him in the man’s girlfriend also witnessed Thursday provided a statement to before, and that’s what I think is so were rehearsing. The students said face. KSA members attempted to the incident. the Daily via the same two stu- sad,” Yugawa said at the gathering. the freshman was visibly drunk and pin the freshman to the floor, they At least one KSA member’s shirt dents who passed on the fresh- Since the meeting, KSA mem- distracting them; the group was said, putting him in a headlock. was ripped in the fight, and one man’s statement; the friend’s state- bers have started a campaign to running late and told him no. The fight ended quickly when the member’s face was cut. The fresh- ment corroborated much of the get the word out about what hap- The freshman proceeded to freshman indicated to them that he man said in his statement that he freshman’s account. pened; a Facebook.com group remain in the back of the room for was having trouble breathing. received “bodily injuries.” The freshman’s girlfriend, who created to raise awareness of the a few minutes, watching them prac- “At a loss for air, I repeatedly The freshman then left the scene, was also present at the time of the incident had over 1,700 members tice their dance. KSA Vice President pleaded to them, informing them and the KSA members reported the fight, also declined to comment by yesterday evening. Jennifer Kim, a sophomore who was that I was having trouble breath- incident to a residential assistant when reached on Friday night. While KSA members large- at the scene, said that he mockingly ing,” he said in the statement. “I was (RA), who interviewed a number Perez said the actions that alleg- ly avoided the topic of the inci- imitated the dancers. nearing asphyxiation and scared for of students involved and submit- edly occurred on Thursday morn- dent during the group’s show on Tensions quickly rose. KSA my life.” ted a report. The KSA members did ing, if true, have no place at Tufts. Saturday night, Kim discussed the members said that ongoing verbal The dancers immediately let go, not call the police, and the Tufts “Name calling, slurs — it’s total- events and performed a spoken exchanges between the freshman KSA members said in the e-mail. University Police Department on ly uncalled for,” she told the Daily word piece about what happened and those practicing came to a head But at this point, the KSA Thursday said that it was not aware yesterday. “Insulting somebody and about being Asian-American after a couple minutes. The threats, members said, as the freshman’s of the incident. because of who they are, what they in the United States. KSA members said, bothered them. friend brought him away from “A lot of the KSA members … look like — it’s just not something A number of students — KSA “I heard him say, ‘Oh, this dance is the scene, the freshman began who were part of this … did not that coincides with our values and members and others — are thinking the gayest s--t ever,’” said freshman using racial slurs. know how to react,” Kim said during the university’s values.” of planning a rally to take place in Doug Kim, one of the students — all “‘Go back to China. You guys the gathering at the Asian American During Thursday’s meeting at the the next couple of weeks in reaction of whom were male — rehearsing are a bunch of chinks; you don’t Center. Many KSA members were Asian American Center, students to the incident. 3

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Logan crane | if you seek amy Rare languages have low popularity at Tufts How Students debate the utility of less common college language courses b y Ca t h e r i n e Ch e n ‘bout Daily Staff Writer

While it may be easy to recognize the words them hola and bonjour as “hello” in Spanish and French, the words jambo and bonjou, saluta- apples tions in Swahili and Haitian Creole, respectively, aren’t nearly as accessible. While most s I recently participated in a shame- college students stick to the basic romance ful yet innocently coy conversation languages that characterized their middle with a Harvard law professor, I was and high school educations, Swahili and eager to understand what was so Haitian Creole are just a couple of examples Atantalizing about the situation. I am uninter- of the other foreign languages that a select ested in romanticizing with a man 20 years few Tufts students are eagerly exploring. my senior, but what qualities were sexually At Tufts, interest in these less mainstream riveting? If I wasn’t attracted to his age, what languages is small. As of now, Swahili offers created an appeal to flirt back? only three classes, one in each level, reason The sexy professor and helpless student being that typically by level four, there are relationship is a highly capitalized fantasy not enough students signed up to constitute that transpires in more than just pornogra- a class. Unless a minimum of six students phy. National headlines repeatedly surface, enroll in the course, it automatically becomes exposing sex scandals that show the mar- an independent study. keted fantasy to have a realistic twist. On the The Experimental College is offering a sitcom “Friends,” Ross Geller begins dating Haitian Creole introductory course this Elizabeth Stevens, one of his students, after semester with an enrollment of about seven she impudently notifies him of her attrac- or eight students, but that is currently the tion. Ross has an incredibly insipid demean- only level offered. or and personality that is far from sexually While the prospect of studying an interest- alluring. His nervous laughter and incessant ing and unique language may seem appealing relationship failures are qualities deemed at first, many students are deterred because unattractive, but in his character as profes- of the need to fulfill the foreign language sor, all bets are off. Why is it that we fall, Aalok Kanani/Tufts Daily requirement. In addition to the number of Some students choose to study somewhat unconventional languages, even if they do not weak and vulnerable, to our professors? In other distribution and major requirements fulfill Tufts’ language requirement. any other context, a person who intensely that need to be filled, many feel that they studies political theory would be no more do not have time to take a class like Haitian tion of the language requirement. You can The choices offered at that point are often than a bookworm, but in the atmosphere of Creole, which will not count for anything only use it to fulfill the culture option.” extremely limited, and French and Spanish academia, they suddenly seem enticing. other than an elective credit. There has been a great deal controversy emerge as the most popular languages to To evaluate the circumstance, in any other Stuart Henige, a sophomore current- surrounding this policy recently. A narrow take. Upon entering college, those who have situation, a person who is above the age of ly enrolled in the Haitian Creole course, vote among the faculty, held over winter already spent three or more years learning thirty, banal and still residing on a college explained this dilemma. “It doesn’t count break, decided against allowing ASL to count that language tend to lean towards continu- campus would not be portrayed as the perfect towards the language requirement,” he said. towards the first part of students’ foreign ing with it, rather than starting from the catch, yet the fact that they hold an estab- “If I petitioned for it, maybe it would. But I’m language requirement — the reason being beginning with something else. lished academic title instantly sparks appeal. not counting it.” that ASL is not technically a foreign language. “I took Spanish all through high school,” There is something to be said for a pro- He added that since it is not counted as a Schwartz disagreed with this decision, citing said freshman Marissa Fruchter, a Spanish 4 fessor’s conduct. Their intellect, ambition language credit, students generally must have the fact that there is a large group of people student. “I plan to continue it at least through and sarcastic banter are sexually attractive some other motivation for taking the class. who use ASL as their primary language, and next semester. When I came into college, I traits. The fact that they hold title and rank in “I feel like you have to be interested before though they may be American, they are still thought it’d be interesting to take a different the scholarly world is alluring. The idea that you start because it won’t fill your require- communicate differently than people who language and learn a little bit of it, but really they are beholders of your academic success ments,” Henige said. “It doesn’t count for speak English. I’d much rather become fluent in Spanish.” gives them an element of dictatorial status. anything. But if you are interested, it’s nice “I thought [the outcome of the vote] was Credit issues aside, these uncommon Although professors have attractive qualities to learn.” really unfortunate,” she said. “[ASL] is defi- languages still do not appeal to the gen- like everyone else, their attributes are accent- American Sign Language (ASL) is another nitely as much of a language as others. … eral student population as a course of study, ed by their powerful role as scholars and aca- unconventional language students can study There is a whole culture that relies on it to largely because of their lack of practicality. demic figures. at Tufts. But like Haitian Creole, it also does communicate.” “I took Spanish mainly because it’s useful,” There are several professors on campus not count toward the language requirement. Additionally, some students find that it’s Fruchter said. “I think it’d be really cool to that drive students wild. Each department “Sign Language is not really considered just more convenient to pursue the same take a different language, but I don’t know if seems to have at least one professor that stu- a language here,” said freshman Sophie widely-used languages that they learned prior I’d have as much of a chance to use it.” dents find absolutely irresistible. Along with Schwartz, a first-semester ASL student. “It’s to college. Many students begin studying a looks, these professors exhibit manners that not allowed to be used to fulfill the first sec- foreign language in middle or high school. see LANGUAGES, page 4 students are smitten with. One professor is appealing due to his commanding behaviors, deep voice and rebellious front. His sly man- nerisms and intellectual flair have students interested in more than political sociology. Tufts professor suggests an economically While nerdy etiquette is invigorating, some professors offer a more superficial fascination. Another professor exhibits a toned physique friendly method to combat climate change and playful personality. Often spotted at the Tufts gym, he has students infatuated with Metcalf pushes for implementation of a new carbon emissions tax more than the theoretical approach to social behavior. A female professor was highly noted b y Mi t c h e l l Du f f y ate the backbone for a new U.S. climate as a fan favorite by both male and female stu- Daily Staff Writer change program. dents. Her topic of interest currently resides Previous proposals have suggested tax- in pornography, which instantly sparks the In many cases, solutions concerning the ing individuals for their vehicles’ emissions; attention of lascivious college students. While economic crisis and resolutions regarding Metcalf now suggests taxing carbon while it’s she is incredibly sophisticated, she refrains the environment do not go hand in hand. being processed instead. from a pretentious demeanor and relates well From politicians focusing policies on finan- “Fossil fuel is about 80 percent of the with her humor and wit. cial issues to the everyday person hesitat- greenhouse gases emitted in the United The inappropriate lust for professors is ing to spend extra money on organic food, States,” Metcalf said. “We can levy the tax on most often a confined attraction that results the recession does not seem to allow much the coal at the mine, right as it comes out of in no more than nervous conversations and room for green initiatives. There may, how- the ground.” Metcalf also proposes taxing a juvenile crush. The concept of power and ever, be a way for environmentally con- crude oil as it goes into the refinery, rather a dogmatic persona are tantalizing notions scious economists to have their cake and eat than trying to tax all of the cars as they emit that inspire curiosity. The characteristics that it too. the carbon dioxide out into the atmosphere. make us flock to professors are enhanced According to a recent study published by According to Metcalf, such a system as they demonstrate a scholarly outlook and the Manhattan Institute, the U.S. tax code is would have a very low administrative cost powerful facade. Out of context, our attrac- formatted in a way that currently punishes but would also raise between 100 and 150 tion might otherwise dwindle, but the fact efficient energy sources. Meredith Klein/Tufts Daily billion dollars a year in tax revenue. “That’s a that professors have such an important role Dr. Gilbert Metcalf, professor of econom- Economics Professor Gilbert Metcalf has lot of money; so the question is, what do we in our lives increases the level of desirability. ics at Tufts and a leading researcher on the proposed numerous initiatives to combat do with all of that revenue?” Metcalf asked. For those professors worried that wireless is study, is a leading authority on energy and climate change. To this question, Metcalf offered several the main factor deterring our focus from lec- global climate change policy. Examining the ation is complex. “Taxes, benefits, complex solutions. He explained that the program ture, I would reconsider your position on that results of the study, Metcalf advocates the credit deductions and tariffs … set up a con- would take into account which households policy; it’s not just the incessant Facebook. creation of a new taxation system on carbon voluted system that needs to be simplified,” would be adversely affected by the new tax com updates that have us distracted in class. in the United States. This tax would hope- Metcalf said. so that, through this analysis, the govern- fully generate revenue, which could be used He believes that the current policies ment could offset the effects of higher ener- by the government for research and imple- would make a transition away from carbon gy prices through subsidization, lowering Logan Crane is a junior majoring in politi- mentation of renewable and clean energy. fuels both feasible and fiscally beneficial, cal science. She can be reached at Logan. Metcalf explained that today’s energy tax- and he hopes that such policies would cre- see TAX CODE, page 4 [email protected]. 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Features Monday, April 13, 2009 - ��

TAX CODE papers leading up to the conference. continuedEconomist from page 3 Metcalf working Numerous propositions to imple that attempt to �� other taxes or offering a tax credit. solve climate issues exist, but Metcalf believes ment Additionally, carbon extra revenue nottax used as to thata national the carbon tax policy policy is inevitable. subsidize taxes could be used to fund envi- “Carbon pricing is absolutely going to hap- ronmental research. pen. Whether my particular ideas are [going Raising energy prices, Metcalf explained, to be] taken up? I don’t know.” would give consumers the incentive to save “There are a lot of important issues that energy regardless of their socioeconomic sta- the world faces,” Metcalf continued. “Climate tus. “We must raise energy prices, or you has certainly got to be one of the top three. won’t get the results in reduced emissions,” I’ve worked in energy issues for many years. he said. Most of the greenhouse gases are created in Metcalf’s research explores the notion that energy production.” there is an obvious relationship between His own personal lifestyle reflects his com- energy policy and global climate change mitment to climate change issues. “I drive a policy. He explained that the tax system that fuel-efficient automobile,” Metcalf said. He � � should be utilized and manipulated to solve also works one day a week at home in order �� environmental issues. to reduce his commutes to work, and he In an effort to push for these new poli- heats his home using a wood stove. “Burning cies, Metcalf is organizing a conference in wood is reasonably carbon-neutral because it Washington D.C. to begin next year. He has will decompose anyway; you are just speed- �� invited many experts on the subject to write ing up the process,” he said.

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LANGUAGES she said. “And then there are some who know �� continued from page 3 someone who is deaf.” The small number of students in non-main- Madeleine Lavender, a freshman Swahili stream language courses and their reasons student, agreed. “I want to work in Africa,” she forStudents taking them seem find to support value Fruchter’s in said. unusual “And most of the otherlanguages people in my class point. Many of those currently studying these want to too. There’s also someone whose fam- unconventional languages are doing so with a ily speaks it, so that’s why he wants to learn.” �� specific purpose in mind. But while these languages may be uncom- Henige’s interest in Haitian Creole came mon to study now, this does not necessarily from his study of French in previous years, but mean they will remain that way. Languages �� he is also aware of the large Haitian popula- such as Chinese and Arabic used to be !��"��#$�%�&��'�� $'� (��'��) *'��) tion in Boston, and as a community health unpopular among the student crowd in the major, he thinks the language could be useful United States. Those studying them usually to know in the future. had specific individual reasons for doing Schwartz is studying ASL because of her so. Today, however, both are quite popular �� interest in working with children and adults courses and are considered to be useful lan- �� with special needs, especially with those who guages to know. �� cannot use spoken language. Many in her But for some, the uniqueness of the lan- ��!��"� �� class have similarly distinct reasons for taking guage just adds to its appeal. the course. “I’ve never been that into the languages �� #�� ! “A lot of [people in the class] are child devel- everyone else takes,” Lavender said. “I think opment majors who are interested in being it’s really cool when people take something able to work with students who are deaf,” different. I’m really glad I am.”

CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS LECTURE Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota Ambassador of Brazil to the United States "BRAZIL - USA: BILATERAL, REGIONAL AND GLOBAL DIMENSIONS” Thursday, April 16, 2009, 5:30 p.m. ASEAN Auditorium, Cabot Building

Brazil is one of the more important and influential actors in international affairs. It has the 9th largest economy in the world. It has the largest population and land mass in South America. It plays an important role in international organizations, has a vibrant and growing economy, is a world leader in biofuels, and is expanding its outreach to countries around the world. Ambassador Antonio de Aguiar Patriota has been the Ambassador of Brazil to the United States since February 2007 representing the government of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Prior to assuming his current position, Ambassador Patriota served as Under Secretary General for Political Affairs where his responsibilities included Brazil-U.S. Relations, Chief of Staff to the Minister of Foreign Relations, and Secretary for Diplomatic Planning in the Office of the Minister of Foreign Relations.

Previous positions in Brazil included two years as Deputy Diplomatic Advisor to former President Itamar Franco and Advisor to the Secretary General for Political Affairs. Ambassador Patriota’s assignments abroad included two years as Deputy Permanent Representative of Brazil to the World Trade Organization in Geneva and five years as Political Counselor at Brazil’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, in New York, where he was a member of the Brazilian Delegation to the U.N. Security Council. He also served as Head of the Economic Section of the Brazilian Embassy in Caracas, as Political Counselor at the Brazilian Embassy in Beijing and as a member of Brazil’s Permanent Mission to the International Organizations in Geneva. Ambassador Patriota majored in Philisophy at the University of Geneva and graduated from Brazil’s Diplomatic Academy, Instituto Rio Branco. 5

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Album Review Giovanni Russonello | Look both ways The Gentlemen’s Bet debut full- Square- pusher has length is diverse and energetic tomorrow’s b y Jo s h Ze i d e l Daily Editorial Board Weather forecast The Gentlemen’s Bet will not be play- quarepusher, the experimental musi- ing Spring Fling this year, and that’s cian, recorded an album last year really a shame. The band’s self-released, inspired by something that most people might assume to have been a psy- From a Great Height chedelic-drug-inducedS hallucination but that The Gentlemen’s Bet the artist laconically calls “a daydream.” In this fantasy, a magical rock band played a concert involving a time-travelling guitarist, Independent an entire building that served as a bass ampli- fier and drums that switched places with each full-length debut album, “From a Great other and received electromagnetic radia- Height” (2009), offers a diverse array of tion from stars. The resulting album, “Just a well-arranged songs that would be fan- Souvenir” (2008), is not for the faint of heart. tastic to listen to outside on a sunny day. But if you get jazzed, so to speak, by explor- Listeners new to the band’s style of rock atory instrumental music, it’s a real gem from are sure to find at least a couple of songs one of today’s best progressive musicians. that feel instantly familiar on an LP that is Squarepusher is performing this Friday in by turns both energetic and introspective. my temporary hometown of Bologna, Italy,

Formed at Tufts in the winter of 2006, myspace.com so to prepare for the show, I’ve been listening The Gentlemen’s Bet includes seniors Alex The debut album from The Gentlemen’s Bet is sure to please fans of its live performances. to “Souvenir.” I’m constantly reminded of its Clough (keyboard), Aaron Gardony (bass), similarities to “Black Market” (1976) by Weather Andrew Lappin (lead guitar and producer), Height” represents a big step forward for the Schmolze’s unrepentant vocals. Above all, the Report, the innovative jazz-fusion group. Dusty Nichols-Schmolze (guitar and vocals), band, both in terms of quality and musical song plays like a call to action, a summons Weather Report was founded in the early Joey Stein (drums), sophomore Malcolm style. that enthusiastically welcomes the listener to 1970s by saxophonist Wayne Shorter and key- Kearns (saxophone) and junior trumpeters The album kicks off with the aptly named the album the same way that the song could boardist Joe Zawinul, two pre-eminent expa- Mark Adams and Zach Amdurer. The band blues-rocker “Good Times.” Carefully layered welcome an audience in a live setting. triates of Miles Davis’ “In a Silent Way” (1969) released a self-titled, four-song EP in 2007. horns, pounding drums, rollicking piano sessions. The group quickly moved away from Weighing in at 10 tracks, “From a Great and raunchy guitar compliment Nichols- see GENTLEMEN, page 7 these roots, embracing a highly arranged and more composition-based sound that approached rock music, with a focus on elec- tronic instruments and hardly any emphasis Movie Review TV Review on swing. Squarepusher, meanwhile, is a one-man band from England that started out in the Crime dramedy 1990s as a leader in the virtuosic, manic- dance-music genre known as drum and bass. Squarepusher has always incorporated jazz investigates some and rock into his music, and they are especially relevant on “Souvenir.” Though the differences far outweigh the unusual suspects similarities, much of “Souvenir” can still sound like a futuristic, over-stimulated revisiting of b y Ca t h e r i n e Sc o tt “Black Market.” Daily Editorial Board For one, the fretless electric bass is central to both records. Squarepusher’s primary instru- ABC’s newest crime drama about ment is the bass, and his playing, ranging the NYPD, “The Unusuals,” follows from surprisingly ear-catching improvisations in the footsteps of many other shows to rhythm-bending bass lines, is his music’s most engaging element. “Black Market” was The Unusuals the first Weather Report album to feature Jaco Pastorius, arguably the most influential electric bassist of all time. But it also showcased Starring Amber Tamblyn, outgoing bassist Alphonso Johnson, who should not be lost in Pastorius’ shadow. Both celebritywonder.com Jeremy Renner, Harold bassists provide conspicuous, energetic foun- This scene is neither fast nor furious. Perrineau dations for the complex and highly rhythmic compositions on “Black Market.” ‘Fast & Furious’ struggles through the Airs Wednesdays at 10 p.m. “Gibraltar” is “Black Market’s” most similar on ABC song to the music on “Souvenir.” When the rhythm section busts in at 1:20, we hear a about life as a New York City police Johnson bass line that strays from root notes b y Jo r d a n Te i c h e r Rodriguez). Meanwhile, the laid-back Brian officer. The show twists the formula and downbeats, playing games with the quick Daily Staff Writer O’Connor (Paul Walker) finds his way into by making the cases its characters and funky drum part. Shorter and Zawunil the F.B.I. and pursues a ruthless drug dealer investigate ridiculous and absurd, double up on melodies that zoom up and finish In 2001, “The line Fast and with the Furious” lackluster became named Arturo performances Braga (John Ortiz). and “The Unusuals” ends up success- shoot back down, and I find myself nodding a surprise hit with both audiences and critics. The two separate story lines meld fully walking a fine line, working as my head so forcefully it looks like there must The success of the original movie spawned as Toretto, on a new quest for revenge, both a comedy and a drama. be a Dr. Dre beat coming through my head- begins to pursue the same drug dealer as Casey Shraeger (played by Amber phones. On the “Just a Souvenir” song “Planet Fast & Furious O’Connor. O’Connor reunites with his ex- Tamblyn) is transferred to the homi- Gear,” Squarepusher layers synth chords over lover, Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster), who cide unit after Jason Walsh’s (Jeremy a jumpy bass line and drumbeat, while a also happens to be Toretto’s little sister. Renner) partner is murdered. Casey climbing, atmospheric synthesizer line recalls Starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Throw in some cool car chase sequences, a and Jason become partners and try to Shorter’s solos on the lyricon (a type of saxo- few plot twists, some attractive women and search for the killer. phone synthesizer he used on “Black Market”). Jordana Brewster a couple one-liners, and that’s the basic gist The cops that Casey works with “Souvenir” is a record worth hear- Directed by Justin Lin of the movie. are incredibly eccentric. Partners Eric ing regardless of context. To listen to The film’s acting is terrible across the board. Delahoy (Adam Goldberg) and Leo Squarepusher’s bass improvisations on the forgettable sequels “2 Fast 2 Furious” (2003) None of the headlining actors give notewor- Banks (Harold Perrineau) are complete song “Quadrature” is to hear him turn out and “The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift” thy performances. Diesel plays tough-guy opposites in that Eric is trying to get scores of incredibly melodic phrases (each (2006). Now, the franchise that brought the Toretto with a sensitive side in between the killed and Leo is so terrified of dying of which could serve as hooks for their own hip, illegal world of street racing to the silver action segments, but he never hits his stride. that he sleeps in a bulletproof vest. fusion compositions), while he ventures in screen is back. “Fast & Furious,” while cap- Walker plays O’Connor with a bit too much Eddie Alvarez (Kai Lennox) is in con- and out of scales. Sometimes he glides along turing some of the magic that made the first surfer dude and tends to deliver lines as if he stant competition with other cops for a with the fleeting chords; sometimes he col- movie a success, ultimately lacks the execu- were reading cue cards. Despite their poor promotion, but his lack of street smarts lides with them. Some of the phrases are jazz tion of a top-flight film. performances, however, Walker and Diesel holds him back. arpeggios, and some are classically influ- The fourth installment of the series begins do have solid chemistry. As the show progresses, the character enced lines that stair-step downward, adding right where the first movie left off. Dominic Where the male cast members are boring of each cop is further developed and color to the chords beneath them. Toretto (played by Vin Diesel), on the run and stiff, the female leads are much worse. their secrets come out one by one. It from the F.B.I., finds himself in the Dominican Rodriguez’s performance captures the defi- turns out that the sergeant of the unit Republic. After being tipped off that the Feds nition of overacting, and while Brewster may (Terry Kinney) had Casey transferred so Giovanni Russonello is a junior majoring are closing in, he leaves without telling any- in history. He can be reached at Giovanni. one, including his girlfriend, Letty (Michelle see FURIOUS, page 7 see UNUSUALS, page 7 [email protected]. 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts & Living Monday, April 13, 2009

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UNUSUALS continuedNew from ABC page 5 show ‘The Unusuals’ stands out that she could help him clean up Top five albums fromthe highly corrupted most unit. ordinary police procedurals The show seamlessly combines The following are the top five albums played by the DJs at elements of drama and comedy. WMFO during the past seven days: The writers swing the mood from serious to absurd, going from intense interrogations to the arrest of a serial cat killer. This is reflected in the show’s characters as well: The real fears and dangers that cops face mean they must have a twisted sense of humor to get 5 through the day. The acting on the show is top-notch. Though it may not seem difficult to play a cop, “The Unusuals” sets the characters up to have multiple layers and sordid amazon.com pasts that they must deal with. Yeah Yeah Yeahs: “It’s Blitz!” Tamblyn’s character was a abc.go.com Interscope, 2009. troubled teenager from a rich The gentleman with the shotgun does not take kindly to those with family, a past that she must hide mustaches. from the others in order to be accepted. Tamblyn is known show the bizarre underbelly of engross viewers. The show is less for playing disgruntled teen- the world of crime. In the pilot about crime and more about the age girls in shows and movies episode alone, the cops arrested drama that can be found within like “Joan of Arcadia” (2003) and a man dressed up as a hot dog, the police unit. “The Sisterhood of the Traveling a man who kills cats and two “The Unusuals” will appeal to Pants” (2005). Here though, she elderly twin sisters dressed in almost all potential viewers: It has 4 has accepted a more grown-up matching outfits. While this ele- comedy, drama and action packed role, perhaps trying to break out ment of ridiculousness seems a into one neat hour of television. of her pigeonhole. little forced since the cases are Hopefully the show will succeed Renner’s Jason is mysterious announced as formal-sounding on ABC, and it has a great timeslot and tough, the kind of character broadcasts during transitions appearing Wednesday nights at 10 that viewers want to know more between scenes, one can’t deny p.m. just after “Lost,” one of the about. Goldberg and Perrineau that life can be crazy. most popular shows on television. amazon.com The Books: “The Lemon of Pink” portray incredibly interesting What makes this show great Networks keep making crime Tomlab, 2003. supporting characters, and they and unlike many other police dramas because people respond play off each other well to create procedurals is that it leaves the to the universal appeal of police the ideal best-friend partnership. viewer wanting more. Not only officers’ lives. As one of the best Lennox plays Eddie Alvarez as an will audiences be interested in new shows on TV, “The Unusuals” obnoxious suck-up that audiences the bizarre cases and the police seems primed to keep attracting will love to hate. action, but each cop has his or viewers and have a long, enter- The writers do their best to her separate life which will also taining run. 3

FURIOUS bare minimum exposition needed ing place only in California. This Fourthcontinued from page film 5 in thefor the story series to make a full moves arc. The film, so on the fast other hand, that jumps amazon.com be easy on the eyes, her acting film jumps from place to place from the Dominican Republic to Afghan Whigs: “Gentlemen” is often painful to watch. Israeli too often, but Lin does his best to L.A. to Mexico. The myriad locale Elektra, 1993. supermodelthere Gal is Gadot no somehow time make for it coherent. character changesdevelopment simply distract the view- landed a supporting role in the That said, the ambition of “Fast er instead of giving the movie an film, but unless she spends some & Furious” holds it back tremen- exotic feeling. serious time in acting classes, dously. The first part of the series Despite its many flaws, the she should reconsider this career worked because it had a smart film is still fun to watch. It may switch immediately. script with developed characters be one of the best “bad” mov- Director Justin Lin, who also and a focused plot. The action ies released in recent memory. directed “Tokyo Drift” does a bet- moves so quickly in this latest The car chases, hot bodies, anti- 2 ter job than the actors. The car film that only Toretto’s character heroes and laughable plot com- chases shine except for the open- develops, and the plot brings in bine to make a true escape from ing scene with its blatant use of drug dealers and middlemen that reality. “Fast & Furious” tries hard CGI. Lin gives his audience exactly get in the way instead of making and fails a lot but is stronger, and what it wants to see, which in this the story more interesting. The more fun, than the typical dis- case is lots of action, and only the original movie was focused, tak- posable action flick. amazon.com Talking Heads: “The Name of This Band is Talking Heads” Rhino, 2004.

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EDITORIAL THE TUFTS DAILY Ev a n s R. Cl i n c h y An endorsement of honesty Editor-in-Chief In the aftermath of Wednesday’s now-nul- lots still counting. Please vote again!” — sug- we at the Daily cannot expressly endorse or lified freshman senate elections, in which sev- gests otherwise. reject individual contestants. Editorial eral candidates for Tufts Community Union The notion that people who have done But we at Tufts expect a certain degree of Michael Adams Managing Editors (TCU) Senate asked their supporters to exploit nothing wrong are being painted as crimi- integrity from our leaders. This was not a case Sarah Butrymowicz a glitch in the election software, many of the nals is simply incorrect. Senate candidates of underclassmen not knowing the rules; implicated candidates defended their actions. blatantly asked their supporters to game this was a case of some students deliberately Ben Gittleson Executive News Editor Some blamed the TCU Elections the system. They saw an opening, and they sabotaging an election for personal gain, Alexandra Bogus News Editors Commission (ECOM); Manuel Guzman, a attempted to exploit it. Rather than contact- and those students who took part should be Nina Ford current senator seeking reelection, said, “I ing an official from ECOM to alert it to the embarrassed by their actions. Gillian Javetski Michael Del Moro find it unfair that we’re put in a position where problem, they sought to steal the election It is not enough to blame the comput- Rob Silverblatt we’re criminals, when in fact everything was by having their supporters vote twice. While ers, it is not enough to blame the Elections Tessa Gellerson Assistant News Editors caused by ECOM.” One can only hope that ECOM could have mitigated the problem Commission, and it is not enough to blame Leslie Ogden Matt Repka he followed that gem with a more apologetic by reacting faster to release information or the other candidates. While we at the Daily Carter Rogers statement that was somewhat less reminis- to nullify the vote, that does not excuse the do not know for certain which of the can- Dave Stern cent of an arsonist blaming his poor behavior actions of dishonest candidates. didates sought to gain an unfair advantage, Kerianne Okie Executive Features Editor on the availability of lighters. Fellow senator We have no way of knowing which senators the students who were encouraged to cheat and candidate Elliott McCarthy came to the acted with bad intentions and which senators the system should have a good idea. The Jessica Bidgood Features Editor belated (and erroneous) conclusion that “the acted well. Apart from the Facebook messages freshman class has an opportunity today to Julie Kalt Assistant Features Editors Alison Lisnow fault was not with the candidates, but with a few of them sent to supporters, there is no vote for candidates who respect the demo- Emily Maretsky the system failure,” though his Facebook. concrete way to tell which senators sought to cratic process and their fellow students, and Romy Oltuski com message to supporters — “Due to an take advantage of the glitch and which sena- we urge all freshmen to use their best judg- Christina Pappas Julia Zinberg error in the ECOM website, we are free to tors declined the opportunity (or were simply ment to select senators who will represent vote a second time, with all the previous bal- unaware of the malfunction). For this reason, their classmates, not merely themselves. Naomi Bryant Executive Arts Editor Emma Bushnell Arts Editors Wayne stayskal Matt DiGirolamo Catherine Scott Mitchell Geller Assistant Arts Editors Adam Kulewicz Josh Zeidel Caryn Horowitz Executive Op-Ed Editor Rachel Dolin Editorialists Vittoria Elliott Jacob Maccoby Jwala Gandhi Opinion Editors Nina Grossman Ellen Kan Andrew Rohrberger Molly Rubin Jwala Gandhi Editorial Cartoonists Kayla Murdock Carly Helfand Executive Sports Editor Sapna Bansil Sports Editors Philip Dear Thomas Eager David Heck Scott Janes Tim Judson Ethan Landy Noah Schumer Evan Cooper Assistant Sports Editors Jeremy Greenhouse Alex Prewitt Michael Spera Rebekah Sokol Executive Photo Editor James Choca Photo Editors Aalok Kanani Meredith Klein Danai Macridi Jo Duara Assistant Photo Editors Emily Eisenberg Andrew Morgenthaler Dilys Ong Tim Straub Tien Tien PRODUCTION FROM THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Ally Gimbel Production Director Jennifer Iassogna Executive Layout Editor When news breaks… Elizabeth Bernstein Layout Editors The past four days have been taxing for decision was not — I cannot stress this point of that piece appears on the front page of the Dana Berube us as a newspaper. Ever since word got out enough — a judgment of its relevance or print edition. Leanne Brotsky Kristin Gorman early Thursday morning of an alleged bias importance to the Tufts community. We held Even then, we were careful not to print Julia Izumi incident in Lewis Hall, we have been working the article because we weren’t yet confident everything we knew. We decided to withhold Andrew Petrone tirelessly to dissect the story, separate fact that we had the whole story. the name of the freshman in question, but Muhammad Qadri Steven Smith from rumor and present to you, our readers, We had been given comments, both not because of any doubt whatsoever about Katie Tausanovitch exactly what we believe happened. from the members of the Korean Students his identity. After a long discussion of the Menglu Wang Assistant Layout Editor This has not been easy. A story as conten- Association (KSA) in phone interviews and ethical issues involved, our editorial board Christopher Snyder Executive Copy Editor tious as this one does not translate well from at Thursday’s meeting at the Asian American determined that the story was complete the rumor mill to the pages of our newspaper Center, and from the freshman involved in without the student’s name, and printing his Catherine Burrows Copy Editors — everyone has his or her own account of the the altercation with the Korean students, that name would only fan the flames as rumors Ben Smith Elisha Sum incident in question, and we have been careful conflicted on several very important aspects about the incident in question spread across Ricky Zimmerman not to let any form of personal bias cloud our of the story. For reasons that weren’t entirely campus like wildfire. Kelsey Anderson Assistant Copy Editors judgment as we attempt to cover this story within our control, we were unable to clear We are not a major newspaper in a big city; Nicole Fleischner Alexandra Husted accurately and fairly. After all, that’s our job. This up the inconsistencies and follow up on at the Daily, we report on the events of an insu- Nicole Krieg week, that job has presented us with a number certain essential leads before our deadline. lated college campus. Word spreads quickly at Rachel Oldfield of questions of journalistic ethics. In the inter- Rather than risk printing a story that later Tufts, and we owe it to all parties involved to Zehava Robbins est of being forthcoming with our audience, turned out to be inaccurate or misleading, take a breath, let the administration do its Hena Kapadia Executive Online Editor I will explain exactly why our coverage of this we waited before printing what we had. work and reach our own conclusions later. incident has unfolded the way it has. On Friday, though, hundreds of students Not printing his name allows this to happen Sylvia Avila Online Editors Benjamin Schwalb First, to address the front page of Friday’s received e-mails from friends and student more smoothly. We value the decision of the Lisa DiTullio Assistant Online Editor print edition. Many readers were shocked group leaders, and a number of student Tufts administration much more than that of to pick up our paper on Friday morning and groups distributed a message from KSA mem- the court of public opinion. 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Editor’s note: This piece is adapted from a speech that Matthew Shapanka delivered at the Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate meeting on April 5. I am proud to report that the State of the TCU Treasury is stronger than ever before. The TCU has now fully recovered from the embezzlement scandal that plagued us last year; the TCU has now recuper- ated, and indeed substantially spent, all the funds lost to fraud; and the TCU has weathered a national economic crisis to be a stable source of funding for student programming here on campus. I am happy to report that the transition to the Tufts financial system triggered by last year’s embezzlement is now complete. While the changes have taken some getting used to, we have had an extraordinarily successful transition, ensuring the security of the TCU’s funds with no substantive disruption to student activities whatsoever. The Allocations Board (ALBO) has enjoyed its most generous year ever, having disbursed over $90,000 in buffer, new group and capital expenditure funding — nearly double any previous year. We have also disbursed over $80,000 in recovered funds, ensuring that such projects as the WMFO studio upgrade and the upcoming campus center renovations could come to fruition. In addition to these projects, the recovered funds have already been put to use to benefit the Tufts campus. The Senate recently approved a $100,000 loan to Tufts Student Resources to assist in the renovation of The Rez coffee shop and a $230,000 grant to build a Trips Cabin at the Tufts Mountain Club (TMC) Loj. In addition, TMC has agreed to lower the cost of an overnight stay at the Loj, making the cabin even more Dilys Ong/Tufts Daily accessible to Tufts students. The remaining recovered funds will be invested in among the budgets of Programming Board groups, initiative, all tickets for on-campus events spon- a Student Activities Endowment. I am recommending allowing for continued creativity and innovation in sored by TCU groups and presented or performed by that this endowment be established within the univer- social programming at Tufts. students — such as culture shows and Tufts Dance sity. Because of the controversy surrounding the lack Just last week, the Allocations Board completed its Collective — shall be free. This goal reduces the cost of transparency of the Tufts endowment, I believe that Fiscal Year 2010 budgeting process. After six weeks of participating in social programming at Tufts in a investing in Tufts will give the Senate more leverage of work, the Senate on April 5 approved a $1,394,300 real, tangible way. to advocate for transparency while allowing the TCU budget for over 140 student groups. This budget rep- Between the recovered funds, greater ALBO support to enjoy the same long-term returns Tufts receives. In resents the Senate’s commitment to improving life on for student groups, the Student Activities Endowment order to ensure adequate student input in this deci- this campus in three major ways: First, for the first and the most generous budget in TCU history, this sion, however, this year’s TCU presidential election time ever, this budget includes proper cost estimates has been one of the most active and successful years ballot will feature a non-binding referendum advising for social programming events, such as Fall Ball, Winter the TCU Treasury has ever had. Some may say that the Senate on whether or not the student body sup- Bash, Spring Fling and other Council II groups, which our national recession is a bad time to spend so much ports this investment. While reconciling oversight of are social organizations on campus. We have based money, but I am confident that we have been fis- the funds and sufficient returns with the problem of budgets on the actual costs of the events, rather than cally liberal, but also fiscally responsible, fulfilling our transparency has been challenging, this endowment on the previous year’s budget. While this has resulted charge from the student body to spend their money will allow the recovered funds to live on in perpetuity in a net increase of almost $100,000 for social program- most effectively to their benefit. While we as a Senate and benefit the TCU for generations to come. ming budgets, it will prevent these groups from going have spent more money than ever before, we as a The Treasury has worked tirelessly to maximize into deficit in future years and ensure that the Senate Senate have honored our promise to the student body the benefits that this year’s budget has had on stu- can continue to afford to support vital programs. to be responsible, and responsive, stewards of their dents at Tufts. When, in the face of the economic Second, it represents major strides in Senate’s sup- money better than ever before. crisis, University President Lawrence Bacow’s office port for Tufts’ Club Sports program. These budgets It has been my honor to preside over the Treasury stopped co-sponsoring student programming, the represent a net increase in Senate’s funds for club during this pivotal year. I want to thank Associate Senate stepped in to fill the gap, disbursing approxi- sports, as well as a transfer of martial arts groups Treasurer Lauren Levine and Assistant Treasurer Aaron mately $30,000 in co-sponsorship to student groups. and their budgets, to the Athletics Department. This Bartel for their dedication and assistance from the This fund benefited 32 additional groups and events ensures that the existing club sports programs are transition, to their leadership on ALBO, to the day-to- that might not have otherwise received those funds better financed and that the TCU is no longer respon- day paperwork in the Treasury that goes unnoticed by without Senate’s intervention. These included the sible for the oversight of contact sports that student the Senate and the student body. I want to also thank Institute for Global Leadership’s EPIIC Symposium, government is not qualified to administer. the members of ALBO for their time and dedication Inter-Greek Council’s Block Party, the Tufts Mock Trial The club sports initiative also establishes a mecha- during this year’s budgeting cycle. Their hours of work team’s national tournament and six different culture nism for both recognizing new club sports in the have resulted in unprecedented achievements for the shows. Our increased ALBO funds have helped stu- future. Beginning in the fall, there will be a club Treasury, and for that we must all thank them. dents afford other conferences and tournaments as sports committee, consisting of representatives from On a personal note, I thank the Senate and the well, and we have been able to ensure, through an the Athletics Department, the Office for Campus Life, student body for the opportunity to serve on the increased buffer fund for fiscal year 2008, that the the TCU and the club sports themselves, to distribute Senate these past four years and as Treasurer this impact of the economic crisis was minimally felt by funds among the club sports, as well as to determine year, and I hope that all we have accomplished student organizations and their members. which new club sports should be recognized within together will continue to benefit the Tufts commu- Beginning next year, we will also be implementing the resources available. nity for years to come. plans to give social programming groups more flex- The final initiative included in these budgets is ibility in funding by creating the Programming Board the Senate’s goal of eliminating ticket costs for on- Allocations Board. Chaired by the TCU Associate campus student-sponsored events, a goal ratified Matthew Shapanka is a senior majoring in political science. Treasurer, this structure will promote coordination by the Senate last week by a 25-1 vote. Through this He is the outgoing Tufts Community Union Treasurer.

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Candidate Statements

Joel B. Greenberg

In my first year on Senate, I worked on projects that have a big impact on our daily lives--for example, I plan to put a JoeyTracker screen in JP Licks. I also hope to put useful information online for students, such as old syllabi for courses. I look forward to serving the TCU again!

Jon Danzig

I’m not going to make any false promises; as a senator, I simply want to work toward expanding campus wireless, extending dining hall hours, improving common areas, and increasing the transparency of the Senate. I also want to make sure that the student activity fee is responsibly spent on worthwhile activities. 2012, I would be honored to be your senator.

Manuel Guzman

I loved being a senator last year; it taught me so much. I revamped the policy on how Tufts awards credits for IB’s. I’ve supported a 24-hour Health-Service hotline, and currently I’m working on a project to have professor’s post their syllabi earlier to help students pick classes. Next year I want to expand library hours and push for wireless.

Abraham Stein

Class of 2012, it’s time to make your stamp at Tufts. Vote for Abe Stein for the TCU Senate of 2012. I have the ability to bridge the gap between the administration and you, the students, in order for your voices and concerns to be heard. Support your fellow classmates by voting, and let’s get Abe Stein elected to Senate.

Tomas Garcia

This past year, I didn’t know who our senators were. That’s not representation. I aim to give every student in the sophomore class a voice: a voice that will be heard, understood, and acted upon. It’s good to talk, but talking isn’t doing. That’s why I ask for your vote. Stand up. Stand tall. Thank you.

Sigourney Norman

If elected to TCU Senate I will help bridge the gap between club leaders and the administration by maintaining regular relations with campus groups, so the senate is present and aware of groups’ needs concerns and future goals. I will work to stay connected to my constituents so your concerns are recognized by the administration.

Nunu Luo

Vote for me because: 1) I've been working on projects for TCU all year even when I wasn't your senator. 2) I'm not going to make you general promises. I will make you specific ones. As a senator, I will continue my work on reducing textbook costs, improving communication between students and professors, and on getting syllabi posted online before classes. Monday, April 13, 2009 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Advertisement 11

Elliott McCarthy

This year, I have stood for hard work, dedication, and love for one’s fellow men and women. If you ask any current senator, they will say that I make it quite clear that I always vote with what you, the students at Tufts, would want. I keep that in mind at all times and encourage others to do the same.

Aaron Bartel

Hi I'm Aaron Bartel, and I would really appreciate your vote. Throughout the past two semesters senate has been one of the main this that I did here at Tufts. I worked diligently on the services committee, campus planning and development committee and as the assistant treasurer. Please re-elect me so that I can continue my work at these posts.

Shantal Richards

I want to represent the minority population at Tufts, whose voice may not be heard on Senate. I am running to make our three years be what we want them to be. I am outspoken, hardworking and not afraid to fight for what I believe is needed to make the class of 2012 the best ever to pass through Tufts.

Kate de Klerk

Hey all – I’m Kate de Klerk, one of your current freshman senators. This past year I served on both Senate and the Allocations board. Other than balancing budgets, my main project has been to change the way we match freshman roommates. If re-elected, I plan on working to improve club sports, improving Residential life and amending the University’s alcohol amnesty policy.

Danielle Cotter

Hi everyone! I’m running for reelection because this year I saw how much Senate can accomplish, and I hope to be part of that again. I want to ensure that our class has a say in the decisions that affect our Tufts experience. Come up to me and introduce yourself—I can’t wait to meet you! Reelect Danielle!

Luke Fraser

My name is Luke Fraser and I hope to serve as a Sophomore Senator, representing the Class of 2012. I understand the balance between both work and fun here at Tufts and hope to advocate for our class so that we are able to maintain a balance of the two. I am looking forward to another great year. 12 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Comics Monday, April 13, 2009

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WOMEN’S LACROSSE to prepare for Middlebury, yet in the prior overs and picked up three groundballs for Middlebury. Going into a game like continued from page 16 week, we spent a lot of time fine-tuning our the Jumbos, and Thomas was the leading Saturday’s, we had to maintain our focus and 14:30, with the last goal coming on a defense,” Bloom said. “Keeping a team like scorer for Tufts with three goals and an and know that we would have to outwork Tuftsfree-position continues tally from sophomore Amandaon quest that to itsto lowest earn goal margin program’s of the year assist, first also grabbingNo. 1 three seed groundballs. in NESCAC them while staying Tournament consistent.” Roberts, established a commanding 11-5 lead. shows how well everyone has connected. Senior co-captain Chrissie Attura assisted The victory on the stormy afternoon Middlebury scored two of the final three goals “[Coach Carol Rappoli] sat down with on four goals, and Johnson and Abelli improved the Jumbos to 10-1 overall and in the contest, including one with 41 seconds me, and we went over some game footage each finished with two goals and an assist. 6-1 in NESCAC play. The team is now tied remaining, but a stingy and sound Jumbo from last year’s game,” Bloom continued. Roberts controlled four of the draws, tack- with nationally ranked No. 3 Colby for first defense held the Panthers to their lowest goal “We covered in particular their shot selec- ing on one goal of her own. Tufts held the place in the league, but the Jumbos hold total of the year at seven. Sophomore goal- tion along with my goalie play. Despite the advantage on the scoresheet with a 25-23 the tiebreaker, having notched a 13-9 win keeper Sara Bloom recorded five saves in the brevity of time to practice, we definitely advantage on shots, 19-12 on groundballs over the Mules on March 14. In search of first half and six more in the second, giving her were prepared.” and 13-8 on draw controls. its first-ever No. 1 seed in the conference 11 saves overall — her seventh game this year For Tufts, the win was a team effort, “Having two games earlier in the week tournament, Tufts has two league games with a double-digit total. with several players chipping in offensive- helped us,” Shoham said. “We used them remaining, against Conn. College on Sunday “We essentially only had one practice ly. Junior Alyssa Kopp forced three turn- to tune up to compete with a team like and Bowdoin at home on April 24.

BASEBALL offense again did well, putting up eight runs, continued from page 16 but the pitching dropped the ball, allowing 16 12.8 hits and 9.0 runs per game. total runs to the Middlebury offense. All four Jumbos“I think it was really look just focusing ahead on hitting Jumboto Bowdoinpitchers in the game struggled, series as each the spots the whole time,” Miller said. “I really gave up at least three runs. just did my best to focus on hitting the glove While the Jumbos believe they have yet to and not try to strike everyone out. I let the ball display their peak performance, they’re happy do the work and got some ground balls and with the overall results of the weekend. flyouts in clutch situations.” “We have to continue to get better,” Perry The Tufts offense also performed well, put- said. “We’re not at our full potential, and we ting up eight runs against the Panthers, a know that. Still, it was nice to get some pro- feat the Jumbos accomplished in three out of duction on offense, defense and from the the four games. The offensive outburst was pitching. We’re not satisfied, but we’re happy highlighted by sophomore infielder David that things are heating up a little bit, and we’re Orlowitz, who was making only his third col- just trying to keep it going and keep getting legiate start. Orlowitz went 2 for 4 with four better every day.” RBIs, including a three-run homer in the top Tufts will next face Bentley at home on of the sixth that turned an uncertain 3-1 Tufts Tuesday, followed by a three-game home- lead into a comfortable five-run advantage. stand against East rival Bowdoin. While the A day earlier at Tufts, the Jumbos took both Jumbos have no chance of catching the first- ends of their home twinbill, winning 6-4 in the place Trinity Bantams, who sit at 9-0 in the first game and 9-4 in the second. Sophomore East, winning the series against the Polar righty Pat O’Donnell started the first game, Bears, who are just a game ahead of Tufts at allowing four runs in 5.2 innings, but was picked 3-3, would put the Jumbos in second place in up by freshman Chris DeGoti, who struck out the division — exactly where they need to be three batters in 1.1 innings to pick up the win. if they want to make the playoffs. In the nightcap, senior Mike Stefaniak showed “These are probably the biggest three his veteran prowess, striking out six over six games of our season so far,” Perry said. “With innings while giving up only three earned runs us and Bowdoin both losing to Trinity three James Choca/Tufts Daily to improve to 3-1 on the season. times, this could potentially be for second Senior pitcher Mike Stefaniak pitched six solid innings to get the win for the baseball team The only game Tufts lost in the series was place in the conference, so these three games in game two of the Jumbos’ four-game series against Middlebury. Tufts took three out of the first contest at Middlebury. The Jumbos’ are huge.” four from the Panthers.

STATISTICS | STANDINGS Men's Lacrosse Women's Lacrosse Baseball Softball USILA Div. III Men’s Lax (9-2, 5-2 NESCAC) (10-1, 6-1 NESCAC) (9-14, 2-4 NESCAC East) (26-0, 6-0 NESCAC East) as of Apr. 6, 2009 Ranking, team (No. 1 votes) NESCAC OVERALL NESCAC OVERALL NESCAC OVERALL NESCAC OVERALL 1. Stevenson (13) W L W L East W L T W L T East W L T W L T W L W L 2. Roanoke (2) Trinity 9 0 0 18 3 0 Tufts 9 0 0 26 0 0 6 1 9 1 Colby 6 1 10 1 3. Cortland Middlebury 3 3 0 0 Bates 5 4 0 8 11 0 Tufts 6 1 10 1 Bowdoin 16 12 4. Middlebury Tufts 5 2 9 2 Tufts 2 4 0 9 14 0 Bowdoin 2 4 0 16 12 0 Trinity 5 2 9 2 5. Salisbury Wesleyan 5 2 10 2 Bates 3 6 0 7 13 0 Trinity 2 4 0 9 11 0 4 2 5 4 6. Washington and Lee Bowdoin 4 2 7 4 Middlebury Colby 1 5 0 5 12 0 Colby 0 6 0 11 7 0 Amherst 3 3 6 4 7. Ithaca Trinity 4 3 9 3 8. Gettysburg Williams 4 3 5 5 Bates 3 4 7 5 West West 10. Tufts Colby 2 4 6 5 Williams 3 4 6 4 Wesleyan 5 3 0 12 10 0 Wesleyan 6 3 0 11 13 0 Bowdoin 2 5 7 6 Williams 3 2 0 11 7 0 Amherst 3 2 0 14 5 0 IWLCA Div. III Women’s Lax Amherst 2 5 4 6 as of Apr. 7, 2009 5 5 Amherst 4 3 0 11 9 0 Williams 3 3 0 7 11 0 Bates 1 6 3 8 Wesleyan 2 7 Ranking, team (No. 1 votes) Hamilton 2 3 0 10 10 0 Middlebury 4 5 0 12 9 0 6 5 Conn. College 0 7 3 8 1. The College of New Jersey (9) Conn. College 1 7 Hamilton 1 4 0 4 15 0 Middlebury 1 4 0 8 10 0 2. Salisbury (8) 3. Colby (2) Individual Statistics Individual Statistics Individual Statistics Individual Statistics 4. Franklin and Marshall (1) AVG HR RBI 5. Gettysburg G A P G A P AVG HR RBI 6. Hamilton Amanda Roberts 28 10 38 David Leresche .375 2 20 D.J. Hessler 26 34 56 Maya Ripecky .513 3 25 7. Tufts Sam Sager 0 7 Clem McNally 38 7 45 Emily Johnson 29 6 35 .370 Laura Chapman .407 0 7 8. Middlebury Ryan Molloy 31 14 45 Chrissie Attura 10 24 34 Ben Walkley .333 1 3 Casey Sullivan .397 2 22 9. Trinity Matt Witko 13 5 18 Lara Kozin 14 14 28 Dave Katzman .310 0 7 Danielle Lopez .395 3 30 Mike Droesch 6 12 18 Courtney Thomas 20 5 25 Nate Bankoff .278 1 10 Lena Cantone .368 1 21 NFCA Div. III Softball Kevin Williams 6 6 12 Jenna Abelli 20 4 24 David Orlowitz .267 1 5 Cara Hovhanessian .361 4 15 as of April 8, 2009 Sean Kirwan 8 1 9 Maya Shoham 13 8 21 Anthony Fucillo .258 0 4 Roni Herbst .350 0 8 Ranking, team (No. 1 votes) Kevin McCormick 7 2 9 Stephanie Perez 14 5 19 Caleb Sims .258 0 4 Christy Tinker .333 1 17 1. Louisiana College (3) Doug DiSesa 5 3 8 Kelly Hyland 8 3 11 Corey Pontes .247 1 15 Mira Lieman-Sifry .333 2 9 2. St. Thomas (1) 3. Linfield (3) Chase Bibby 4 4 8 Casey Egan 5 6 11 Chase Rose .226 0 3 Alison Drobiarz .325 0 3 4. East Texas Baptist Team 171 112 283 Team 167 90 257 Team .261 9 106 Team 19 175 .372 5. Texas Tyler Pitching W L ERA SO 6. Central (1) Goaltending GA Sv Sv% Goaltending GA Sv Sv% Pitching W L ERA SO Chris DeGoti 2 0 2.00 18 7. Wisconsin-Eau Claire Matt Harrigan 74 112 .602 Sara Bloom 79 103 .566 Izzie Santone 12 0 1.20 32 Mike Stefaniak 3 1 3.72 18 8. Christopher Newport Bryan Petillo 4 11 .733 Alexis Germain 16 10 .385 Lauren Galmetti 11 0 1.46 39 10. Tufts 14 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports Monday, April 13, 2009 Jumbos hope to rebound at Endicott in non-conference game tomorrow MEN’S LACROSSE continued from page 16 Jumbos netted their lone man-up tally as Williams found Witko for the conversion. Hopkins kept the Panthers in control, however, pushing the lead back to two with his second goal in the contest in the quarter’s final minute. McNally and Williams struck again midway through the fourth on feeds from Molloy and Hessler, respectively, to knot the score for the fifth and final time at 10-10. Stone and the Middlebury offensive attack proved to be slightly too much for the Jumbos in the end, however, as Stone’s third tally at 6:03 gave the Panthers a one-goal lead that would not be erased. “We pulled within one goal, and then as they were stalling the ball out, we were able to get it back from them and get a couple good shot opportunities on net,” Andrew Morgenthaler/Tufts Daily Yarboro said. “We just weren’t able to Sophomore attackman D.J. Hessler and the convert in the last couple minutes, and men’s lacrosse team were stopped short of time ran out on us.” defeating Middlebury on Saturday. “At the end of the day, [Middlebury] exe- cuted enough plays to win the game, and tainly good,” Yarboro said. “A little adjust- we didn’t,” Droesch added. “We gained ment here and there, and we feel like some more composure in the second half, we’re where we want to be. Our defense is which helped us settle down and play built to withstand the heavy pressure that A COURSE FOR EVERYONE better team defense. But they were a solid Middlebury put on us. But if we had put SUMMER2009 defensive team, and they slid early and together a slightly better defensive effort aggressive on us.” in the first half, we might’ve allowed our One area of concern for the Jumbos on offense some more time to work and score Saturday was the faceoff battle. Droesch, a couple more goals.” Over 250 day and evening Summer plans? Look no further. who boasts a solid .540 winning percentage The Jumbos will now look to move past classes to fit your work on the season, performed below expec- their recent struggles as they prepare for or internship schedule. tations against senior midfielder Dave their final non-conference game of the sea- TUFTS SUMMER SESSION 2009 Campbell, taking only eight of 21 draws. In son. Tufts will take on No. 17 Endicott on Registration starts March 2 what was a rather even game in essentially the road on Tuesday, and a victory over the First Session May 20–June 26, 2009 all other facets, the team’s struggles on the Gulls is paramount to securing an at-large draw may have been the difference. bid to the NCAA Tournament if the Jumbos Second Session June 30–August 7, 2009 Defensively, the Jumbos yielded 44 fail to win the NESCAC postseason title. shots, on par with the 43 shots the visitors “The loss doesn’t change any of our Twelve-Week Session May 20–August 7, 2009 took against Middlebury. But Tufts was goals for the rest of the season, but I forced to play a majority of the first half on would say that it’s a reminder that anyone defense, an aspect of the game that may can beat anyone in this league,” Droesch have hurt its chances to put more goals on said. “We need to work on staying focused http://ase.tufts.edu/summer the board early on. and playing our game no matter the “After watching the game film, the over- opponent, executing on offense and play- all effort on the defensive end was cer- ing smart on defense.”

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SOFTBALL in the seventh. Junior pitcher Stefanie Tong was extreme- continued from page 16 For the game, Hovhanessian and fresh- ly efficient in the circle, carrying a perfect Rising right now, but we’ve played games like this man Lena Cantone each drove in a pair of game into the fourth inning before Colby in California, so we have the stamina to runs, and both Hovhanessian and senior struck, scoring all three runs over the final keep pushing through it,” senior quad-cap- quad-captain Roni Herbst tacked on two hits two frames. Still, Tong gave up only four hits Stock to lead the club. Cantone reached base in all and three walks on the afternoon. SOFTBALL four plate appearances, scoring two runs and “Our pitchers threw great, just like they (26-0, 9-0 NESCAC East) walking three times. On the mound, Gelmetti have all year,” Hovhanessian said. “Even eginning on Sept. 10, Michael Jordan, at Waterville, Maine, Saturday improved to 11-0, pitching six innings and when they get tired and may not be throw- among others, will be inducted into scattering three runs on eight hits. ing as fast, they still have the movement and the Naismith Memorial Basketball Tufts 11 The two games on Sunday seemed to are still able to get people out by hitting their Hall of Fame. When Air Jordan takes Colby 3 be a statement from the Jumbos that they spots. I think they have a lot of confidence in hisB place on the stage, flash bulbs will be have what it takes to win even in close how they throw.” popping to commemorate the high-flying, Spicer Field, Friday contests, especially given that eight of their In the two games on Friday on Spicer Gatorade-chugging scoring machine who previous 12 wins had come by virtue of Field, the Jumbos rode eerily similar stat lines dominated the 1990s. Next to Jordan that Colby 0 the mercy rule. Even when they are down, to almost identical wins, taking both games day will be a man sitting stoically, lips shut Tufts 8 Hovhanessian said, the squad remains con- 8-0 in five innings. In the latter game, first- and arms folded — a man whose place in fident that it can come back. year Mira Lieman-Sifry, starting in her sixth the Hall deserves far more recognition than Colby 0 “People can say what they want to say game of the year, drove in five runs from the it will get. I’m talking about John Stockton. about the NESCAC in general, but when eight-spot in the lineup, including a three- Let’s get the ridiculous statistics out of Tufts 8 we’re in close games, we win them,” she run home run in the five-run third inning. the way first. Fifteen thousand, eight hun- tain Cara Hovhanessian said. “It’s kind of said. “We beat Wellesley when they had the She later doubled in Lopez and junior Casey dred and six assists: an NBA record that how it goes. The five days off were impor- winning run on second. We don’t get flus- Sullivan to solidify the mercy rule in the fifth. will never be broken, especially in this age tant, but we were still practicing every day. tered because we know that our experience “All of our hitters have power and are capa- of me-first, SportsCenter basketball. Nearly It definitely gave us time to work on a lot will come through, and we’ll get it done. ble of getting the job done,” Hovhanessian 20,000 points: more than the glamorous of little things, and they definitely came in Teams that think we’ll fall apart if we get said. “Everyone knows their role in the lineup. Magic Johnson, Isiah Thomas or Scottie handy this weekend.” behind are just wrong.” I don’t think anyone was surprised with the Pippen scored. 3,265 steals: another NBA Against the Warriors in the nightcap, the “Especially for some of the early games, day that [Mira] had, and we all hope she can record and more than 700 ahead of Jordan, Jumbos broke a scoreless drought with two and this past weekend, we had a lot of keep doing it. It says a tremendous amount the man with whom Stockton will share the runs in the top of the seventh, solidifying the games where the competition hasn’t been about our team. If that’s your not everyday podium in September. victory for sophomore pitcher Izzie Santone, as strong as we would like to see,” Herbst starter, think about what one through nine Most impressive to me, though, was the who pitched an absolute gem to earn her added. “It’s important to play close games can do on an everyday basis. There’s no way fact that Stockton did all of this with one 12th win of the season. so that you know what your team is capable to pitch around us.” club, the Utah Jazz, and missed only 22 In the seventh frame, senior quad-captain of doing. We’re not going to score 15 runs a In the circle, Gelmetti won her 10th games over the course of 19 professional Samantha Kuhles led off the inning with a game later in the season, but holding teams game of the year, allowing four hits over five seasons. Stockton had about as much court single, but Tufts appeared destined to strand to zero or one runs says a lot about how innings of work and striking out five Mules. time as O.J. Simpson and yet rarely com- her, as two consecutive batters popped out deep our lineup is.” At the plate, Sullivan and Ripecky each had plained of an injury, got angry at his coach to junior shortstop Kim Church. Yet the While the relative offensive lull reared two hits for Tufts. over playing time or even demonstrated any Jumbos were given a second wind when its ugly head on Sunday, the Jumbos had Earlier in the first contest, Tufts had nearly emotion besides unadulterated passion for junior Christy Tinker reached on an error, absolutely no trouble pounding out the hits the same stat line as in the nightcap, pound- the game. senior Maya Ripecky singled and classmate against Colby, sweeping the Mules by a coming out seven hits and eight runs over five Stockton’s silence on the court is probably Danielle Lopez ripped a single to center, driv- bined 27-3 in the three-game series to clinch innings. Santone pitched one-hit ball in the the reason he was named to the All-NBA ing in two runs and securing the win. the NESCAC East division title. All three of blowout win, striking out two batters and First Team just twice and was largely regard- Santone, who pitched a complete game Colby’s runs, additionally, came in the final allowing only a leadoff single in the fourth ed as Johnson’s playmaking inferior for his four-hitter for Tufts, ceded a leadoff single contest, an 11-3 Tufts win. inning. At the plate, the wealth was spread up years in the league. But with pants shorter in the bottom of the seventh but settled Due to downpour that struck Medford on and down the lineup, as only Cantone and than a list of good Britney Spears songs, down and induced two flyouts to cen- Saturday, the two squads met in Waterville, Sullivan had multiple hits in the game. Stockton was a blur of purple and yellow on ter. She was aided by senior quad-cap- Maine for the conclusion of the three-game With the 5-0 weekend, the Jumbos will the court, weaving in and out of defenders tain Laura Chapman, who gunned down series. Despite the change in scenery, that get Monday off before entering another and teaming up with Karl Malone to form a Warrior runner at second to end any contest was no different from the first, as arduous streak, in which they will play six the most powerful pick-and-roll tandem potential threat of a comeback. the Jumbos rolled to an 11-3 victory in just games in five days. Tomorrow, Tufts will in the history of the league. If he wanted, In the first game of the afternoon, the five frames, epitomizing the NESCAC domi- face Bridgewater State, a team which the Stockton could probably pass a basketball Jumbos weathered a furious Wellesley rally nance that Tufts has exhibited thus far. Jumbos beat 14-0 earlier this month, before through a keyhole. in the bottom of the seventh inning and In the contest, Tufts racked up 17 hits, traveling to Babson for a doubleheader on The thing was, Stockton never dunked held on for a one-run victory. Santone came led by Ripecky, who tallied three on the Wednesday. This upcoming weekend, Tufts and yet shot over 50 percent for his career, on to work the final frame and ceded two day. Tinker smacked two doubles in her rounds out its NESCAC schedule with three netting the majority of his points off of runs on four hits before inducing a foul-out two at bats, driving in three runs, while games at Bowdoin. high-percentage lay-ups following his pat- to the catcher with the bases loaded, stifling Kuhles chipped in with three RBI as well. “Babson is going to bring another good ented penetration into the lane. Pass first, the comeback. Every Tufts starter recorded at least one pitcher, and I think it’s important for us shoot second: the stereotypical white guy. The Jumbos struck first in the third inning base hit in the game. to play teams with good pitchers and Stockton performed it to a tee, defining the when Hovhanessian doubled to center, “I have so much confidence in every sin- get hits off of them and be able to make point guard position for years to come. scoring two. Wellesley, though, answered gle one of our players, and everyone is capa- adjustments,” Hovhanessian said. “I think Sure, I’m a product of an age where 360 immediately in the bottom half of the frame, ble of having a huge day every day,” Herbst that those Babson games are going to be dunks are regarded as more impressive than when junior Alex Warren homered off Tufts said. “Whether it’s a senior, a freshman, a very important to play another good New back-door cuts, but true basketball to me senior starter Lauren Gelmetti to lead off the fifth-year or a sophomore, that confidence England team that will give us a tough game. features bounce passes, lay-ups and lock- inning. The Blue then scored a pair in the definitely comes in handy. It’s a huge thing It’s good to not always win in five innings, to down defense. Stockton’s baseline screens bottom of the fourth, only to be outdone by to have down the road because we know be able to win tough games and stay com- on hulking 300-pound men freed up Malone a Jumbo four-run bombardment in the top what we can accomplish as a team. Anyone posed. I think it shows that we don’t need to for thousands of points, and all you heard of the sixth inning, setting up the dramatics can step up.” always blow teams out.” was these behemoths whining about how illegal Stockton’s play was. But Stockton just shut up and kept on winning. Although he was occasionally seen as Athletes of the Week a dirty player by his peers, Stockton was anything but a dirty person. He was the sara bloom, women’s lacrosse friendly neighbor, the cool dad and the quiet superstar all rolled into one: the epitome of Sophomore goalie Sara Bloom recorded 11 saves en route to lifting the No. 7 women’s lacrosse team to a loyalty. Stockton once signed a $5 million crucial win over No. 8 Middlebury on Saturday, extending the team’s winning streak to six while allowing just per season deal, less than half of what free seven goals. Bloom was also solid in the in the cage for the Jumbos during midweek victories over Wheaton, agent guards were getting, on the condition in which she also let up seven tallies, and Gordon. that his seven year-old son’s hockey team In Saturday’s contest against Middlebury, Bloom used five saves in the first half and six in the second to would get ice time at the Delta Center. When hold the Panthers to their lowest goal total of the season. Against Wheaton Thursday, Bloom saved 10 shots he and Malone went fishing, Stockton made in the first half to record the win. In the first game of the week, Bloom stopped four shots in 20 minutes of Malone throw back everything they caught. play before being relieved by first-year Alexis Germain. But that was just the person Stockton was — Bloom’s improved play this season has been an important factor in the Jumbos’ move to the top of the always giving, never taking. conference standings. The sophomore from Summit, N.J. currently boasts a .551 save percentage — a .056 Growing up, my basketball skills were point improvement over last season — which is good for second in the NESCAC. She has also recorded about as sharp as an earthworm’s. I had more double-digit saves seven times this season. bricks than the Giza Pyramids. Imagine the Alexandra Dennett/Tufts Daily best dribbler in the world; I was roughly the exact opposite of that. But the two things I David Leresche, Baseball could do were pass and play defense, and I wanted to be just like Stockton. He wasn’t The baseball took three games from the Middlebury Panthers in a four-game series, aided largely that flashy player who jumped in an oppo- in part by the clutch hitting of sophomore shortstop David Leresche. Over the course of the weekend nent’s face after a made basket, nor was he contests, the St. Louis native tallied seven hits and reached base in 13 of his 17 plate appearances, that kid with the Chinese tattoos that prob- as he literally sacrificed his body for the good of the team by earning four hit by pitches. ably said something along the lines of “I like On Saturday in Middlebury, Vt., Leresche had three hits, scored three runs and drove in four run- to spoon with pandas.” ners in the first contest, a 16-8 Panthers win, the only victory they had on the weekend. In the third For me, to play basketball was to play it inning of the nightcap, an 8-1 Tufts triumph, Leresche led off with a hit by pitch, later scoring in the the right way, the John Stockton way. Players frame to add insurance to the Jumbos’ lead. like Stockton who master the intangibles Leresche’s banner day came in Medford on Friday, as the sophomore reached base eight rarely get noticed and rarely get commend- times in nine appearances, driving in five runs and scoring twice on four hits, one walk and ed, but while he may be sitting silently on three hit-by-pitches. Additionally, Leresche swiped three bags en route to a Tufts sweep of the stage with his arms folded, I’ll be at home visiting Panthers. cheering for this legend. Earlier in the week in a 4-1 win at Brandeis, Leresche went 2-for-3 with a walk and stolen base. In 23 games thus far, Leresche leads the Jumbos in nearly every offensive category, most notably batting average (.375), runs (15), hits (27), doubles (8), RBI (20), slugging percentage (.569), stolen Alex Prewitt is a freshman who has not James Choca/Tufts Daily bases (6) and on-base percentage (.511). He also leads the NESCAC in hit-by-pitches with 12. yet declared a major. He can be reached at [email protected]. 16 INSIDE Live from Mudville 15 Athletes of the Week 15

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Women’s Lacrosse Men’s Lacrosse Middlebury trips up Tufts in crucial NESCAC game b y Sc o t t Ja n e s and senior midfielder Kevin Williams each Daily Editorial Board recorded two goals and one assist. Tufts’ points and assists leader, sophomore It’s beginning to look like the road to attackman D.J. Hessler, was limited by the NESCAC men’s lacrosse tournament Middlebury’s defense to just two assists crown will run through Middlebury, Vt. on the afternoon. For the Panthers, senior midfielder MEN’S LACROSSE and reigning NESCAC Player of the Year (9-2, 5-2 NESCAC) Mike Stone paced his team with three at Middlebury, Vt., Saturday goals and an assist. Senior attackman Skyler Hopkins added two goals in the winning effort. Tufts 3 3 2 2 --- 10 Middlebury got off to a fast start in Middlebury 4 4 2 1 --- 11 the back-and-forth contest with the game’s first goal, a Hopkins strike just Riding high after a 15-4 win over 32 seconds in. Molloy struck first for the Western New England College (WNEC) Jumbos, tallying his first of two goals at on Tuesday, the nationally ranked 10:38 on a feed from sophomore mid- No. 10 Jumbos trekked to Youngman fielder Matt Witko. Field to take on the No. 4 Middlebury Panthers sophomore attackman David Panthers in a battle of one-loss confer- Hild responded for the hosts less than a Alexandra Dennett/Tufts Daily ence foes. Middlebury proved resil- minute later with his lone goal, but Molloy Sophomore Amanda Roberts scored her 28th goal of the season, good for second on the ient, however, outlasting the visiting netted his second score at 9:10 to knot the team, during the women’s lacrosse team’s 12-7 win over Middlebury Saturday. Brown and Blue to earn a crucial 11-10 game at 2-2. Middlebury rattled off two conference victory. With the win, the quick scores, beating Tufts senior goalten- Panthers (9-1, 6-1 NESCAC) now hold der Matt Harrigan in the opening quar- Jumbos tame Panthers, 12-7 sole possession of first place in the ter’s final two minutes, yet the Jumbos b y Ad a m Ma n d e l l her second goal of the game 15 minutes in to conference standings with only three cut their deficit in half on junior tri- mid- Daily Staff Writer tie the score at two apiece. games remaining for both them and fielder captain Mike Droesch’s goal with With just over 11 minutes left in the first the Jumbos (9-2, 5-2 NESCAC). 46 seconds remaining on the clock. Last year, the women’s lacrosse team ended half, the game was deadlocked 3-3, but the Tufts came into Saturday’s showdown After Middlebury pushed the tally to the nationally ranked No. 7 Middlebury momentum suddenly swung in the Jumbos’ looking to build on a new winning streak 5-3, the Jumbos evened up the score with Panthers’ 76-game NESCAC winning streak favor. In a span of seven minutes, Tufts net- after falling to Trinity 11-9 last Saturday two goals in a 12-second span. McNally ted four consecutive goals when junior Emily prior to the Jumbos’ midweek triumph netted his first of the game on a feed WOMEN’S LACROSSE Johnson and senior Courtney Thomas both over WNEC. Yet the Panthers’ offensive from Hessler, and then senior midfielder (10-1, 6-1 NESCAC) found the back of the net twice. depth and the Jumbos’ inability to main- Andrew Giocondi quickly took the ball Bello Field, Saturday “It was all about making sure to contain offensive possession for long peri- back down to the offensive end and trol the little things: groundballs, draws and ods of time proved fatal. beat Middlebury senior goaltender Pete Middlebury 4 3 --- 7 turnovers,” senior Maya Shoham said. “Our “I thought we did a pretty job con- Britt on an unassisted score. Stone and Tufts 7 5 --- 12 work ethic has only heightened further along taining them on defense for the most McNally, two of the conference’s top goal with our confidence in each other.” part,” senior defenseman and tri-cap- scorers, traded consecutive tallies to push in the final conference game of the regular Middlebury’s Delano scored again for her tain Jordan Yarboro said. “I think we gave the score to 6-6 late in the second frame. season. This year, the Jumbos were ranked third goal of the half on a free-position shot them a bit too much time on offense, The Panthers strung together three No. 7 coming into the rematch against the with 1:50 left, closing out the half. The con- though, and we did a poor job clearing straight scores across the halftime inter- No. 8 Panthers, and yet again, the Jumbos ference rivals entered the intermission with the ball. We couldn’t ever seem to hold mission to give them their biggest lead emerged victorious with a 12-7 win at Bello the Jumbos leading 7-4. on to a lead, and we were unable to get on the afternoon. The margin lasted Field on Saturday. The rain picked up in the second half as that go-ahead goal we were looking for until the 3:47 mark in the third quarter, Tufts struck first at the 24:09 mark, but the teams exchanged goals early on. A three- late in the game.” when Williams beat Britt on an impres- Middlebury pulled out to an early 2-1 lead score spurt by the Jumbos between 22:08 In the losing effort, senior tri-captain sive unassisted effort. Minutes later, the on back-to-back goals by sophomore Chase attackman Clem McNally posted a hat Delano. The Jumbos answered right back, see WOMEN’S LACROSSE, page 13 trick to bring his team-leading goal tally see MEN’S LACROSSE, page 14 however, when junior Jenna Abelli notched to 38. Sophomore attackman Ryan Molloy

Baseball Softball Tufts wins three of four Five wins keep perfect season alive b y Da v i d He c k ing in the NESCAC East does not Daily Editorial Board improve, as the Panthers play in b y Al e x Pr e w i t t the NESCAC West. Tufts is cur- Daily Editorial Board Three out of four ain’t bad. rently third in its division behind The baseball team, which had Trinity and Bowdoin, with a 2-4 After grinding through a mid- dropped its last three NESCAC record against fellow East teams. week lull without any games, “It was great for momentum, being thrown into the fire did not BASEBALL especially to get back on track,” (9-14, 2-4 NESCAC East) junior co-captain and catcher SOFTBALL at Middlebury, Vt., Saturday Alex Perry said. “We had the (26-0, 9-0 NESCAC East) win against Brandeis during the at Wellesley, Mass., Sunday Tufts 8 week, then taking three out of Middlebury 1 four was big, especially with the Tufts 6 week we have coming up — we Wellesley 5 have an important conference Tufts 8 series against Bowdoin. It was Tufts 2 Middlebury 16 really big to get these wins and get some momentum.” Eastern Conn. 0 Huskins Field, Friday The final game of the series featured perhaps its best pitching seem to faze the softball team, as Middlebury 4 performance, as sophomore lefty the Jumbos took five contests over Tufts 9 Derek Miller, in only his second three days this weekend to maintain collegiate start, pitched a four- their unblemished 26-0 record. The Middlebury 4 hit, seven-inning complete game Jumbos wrapped up their weekend Tufts 6 against the Panthers to improve to with two wins on Sunday against 2-1 on the year. Wellesley and Eastern Connecticut “It felt great,” Miller said. “After one day after sweeping NESCAC games against Trinity two week- seeing them put up a huge [16-run] rival Colby in a three-game confer- ends ago, got back to winning offensive explosion the first game, ence series. ways on Friday and Saturday, tak- it was a big confidence booster to After mercy-ruling Colby in all ing three out of four against the go out and hold them to one run.” three contests, the Jumbos had a Middlebury Panthers after play- Miller had some control prob- much more difficult time getting ing two doubleheaders — the lems, walking five compared to their offense going on Sunday, but first at Tufts and the second at only two strikeouts, but allowed they downed Eastern Connecticut, Middlebury — over the weekend. only four hits and one run to a 2-0, immediately after defeating The wins improve Tufts to 9-14 Middlebury squad that is second host Wellesley, 6-5. James Choca/Tufts Daily overall, but unfortunately for the in the NESCAC with averages of “I think we’re pretty exhausted Sophomore pitcher Izzie Santone gets ready to deliver a pitch for the Jumbos, although Middlebury is NESCAC-leading softball team. The Jumbos remained perfect over the a conference rival, their stand- see BASEBALL, page 13 see SOFTBALL, page 15 weekend, improving their record to 26-0.