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Cloudy Read It First 47/34 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LVII, NUMBER 27 Thursday, February 26, 2009 TUFTSDAILY.COM an administrative investigation b y Be n Gi t t l e s o n The two posters that sparked Student Affairs is trying to piece Daily Editorial Board the investigation conveyed mes- together why the posters were Shocking, ‘offensive’sages deriding gay marriage, posters put up and has notspark yet classified Two posters placed over a with images in the backgrounds. the postings as a bias incident. mural outside the campus cen- One had a photograph of a man “Who put it up is not so much ter this week that featured what with a sex toy and the other as relevant as content and how some called offensive messages displayed an image of a penis. a message impacts the commu- have prompted an investigation Associate Dean of Students nity,” Perez said. by the Office of the Dean of Marisel Perez called the content The Tufts University Police Student Affairs. “offensive” and the images “por- Department (TUPD) docu- The posters were two of doz- nographic.” mented the incident after Perez ens that covered parts of a mural A person who said he cre- notified the department of it on put up on Jan. 24 on a wall near ated and put up the two post- Tuesday. TUPD is cooperating the Jumbo Express convenience ers told the Daily yesterday that with the Office of the Dean of store by the artist Shepard they were not meant to offend Student Affairs during the lat- James Choca/Tufts Daily Fairey. The other posters on the but rather to promote discus- ter’s follow-up. wall focused on various politi- sion. The person, who requested Bias Education and Awareness cal messages, included images anonymity, claimed to be a gay Team (BEAT Bias), an on-cam- of President Barack Obama, an student who created the posters pus group that promotes issues Major renovations will Israeli flag and an edited cam- for a class. pus map, among other pictures. The Office of the Dean of see POSTERS, page 2 make the Cousens Gym court regulation size

b y Sa p n a Ba n s i l slated for around Aug. 15 — the Daily Editorial Board project will allow the Tufts’ men’s and women’s basketball teams to March Madness could be com- host NCAA Tournament games as ing to the Hill as soon as next year. early as next season. Construction will begin March The renovation received a final 23 on a major renovation to go-ahead from the Administration Cousens Gymnasium, the cen- and Finance Committee during terpiece of which involves rotat- a Board of Trustees meeting held ing the basketball court so that it over the first weekend of February. becomes an NCAA regulation-size facility. Upon its completion — see COUSENS GYM, page 19

Study-abroad programs still Meredith Klein/Tufts Daily A student gazes at posters placed over a mural near the Jumbo Express convenience store at the campus popular despite sour economy center. b y Al e x a n d r a Bo g u s study-abroad options and those of Daily Editorial Board other colleges and programs. “I would guess that everyone’s Pearson organic NPR ombudsman kicks off Tufts students are continuing feeling the pinch, but in terms of to scour the globe despite tough the number of applications we chemistry lab public editor program at Tufts economic times, as the Office of received, that doesn’t seem to have Programs Abroad reported little changed,” said Melanie Armstrong, to be renovated change in the number of applicants program specialist in the Office of this year compared to figures from Programs Abroad. “By the sheer fact b y Aly s s a Kr a g -Ar n o l d years prior. that our application numbers have Contributing Writer Though the office braced itself for stayed roughly the same and per- a possible dip in applicants this year haps increased a bit, there hasn’t After nearly four decades due to financial constraints, admin- been a significant impact.” without any significant up- istrators said that the economy has Applications for the majority of grades, the Pearson Chemical not seemed to prevent students Laboratory is slated for a reno- from taking advantage of Tufts’ see STUDY ABROAD, page 2 vation to begin in March and to finish before the start of the fall semester. The renovation will fix several problems in the lab, including extreme tempera- Emerson professors allege racial tures, outdated equipment and crowded conditions. discrimination in tenure program The lab will move from the b y Ma t t Re p ka he plans to file a similar complaint third floor to the second, and will Daily Editorial Board with the MCAD this week. include updated equipment. Three other faculty members While the project was Two African-American fac- were up for tenure alongside House approved several years ago, it ulty members denied tenure at and Desir in May 2008. Those three was put on hold because of cuts Emerson College last May are fil- — all white — received it. stemming from the current eco- ing complaints against the school, Both professors pointed to nomic downturn, according to claiming they were rejected Emerson’s historical lack of diversity Department of Chemistry Chair because of their race. within the ranks of its tenured fac- Krishna Kumar. Roger House, an assistant pro- ulty. Emerson has never both ten- Because there are already Meredith Klein/Tufts Daily fessor in Emerson’s Department of ured and promoted a black male teaching labs on the second National Public Radio ombudsman Alicia Shepard spoke yesterday Journalism, filed a complaint with professor in its 129-year history, “a floor, moving the organic lab to in the Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room about her work, her the Massachusetts Commission troubling pattern,” House told the the second floor will consoli- experience and her thoughts on the self-regulation of media. Her Against Discrimination (MCAD) last Daily in an e-mail. date space by making the entire presentation came to promote the fledgling public editor program year. Pierre Desir, an assistant pro- Emerson College denied any alle- sponsored by the Media Advocacy Board. fessor in the school’s Department of see PEARSON, page 2 Visual and Media Arts, told the Daily see EMERSON, page 2 Inside this issue Today’s Sections This year’s Africa Fest, The ice hockey team a celebration of music will play in the NESCAC News 1 Op-Ed 11 and dance, honors the Tournament for the Features 3 Comics 12 life of master drummer first time in four years Weekender 5Sports 15 Alhaji Abubakari Lunna. this weekend. Editorial | Letters 10 Classifieds 19

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EMERSON since he joined the school. continuedEmerson from page 1 professors During claim Desir’s tenure race evaluation, gations of racial bias in an official those evaluating his tenure chose playedstatement released factor two weeks ago. in tenureto ignore his work decision as a professional “Each tenure decision of the cinematographer in his portfolio, College is based on consideration Desir said. Without considering of the individual circumstances sur- his cinematography experience — round [sic] a candidacy, without ref- Desir was in the midst of shooting erence to race, gender, religion, sex- two feature films at the time — the ual orientation, etc.,” David Rosen, professor believes that he did not Emerson’s vice president for public have enough creative work to be affairs, said in the statement. granted tenure. House disagrees, saying that he “Cinematography is what I do; it’s was held to a seemingly arbitrarily what I teach,” Desir said. “To ask me higher standard. to complete as much as those who House, who applied for tenure in teach film, on top of my cinema- the fall of 2007, said in an e-mail that tography work, is to ask more of me he was “supported by the students, than any other professor.” department, department chair and In 1977, Assistant Professor Mike college-wide faculty.” Brown, himself an African-American, Meredith Klein/Tufts Daily But while he believes he had “a was denied tenure from Emerson. He A student looks at a variety of posters put up over a campus center mural created last month by the artist good case” for tenure, the dean of filed a successful complaint with the Shepard Fairey. the School of Communication, Janis Massachusetts Equal Employment Andersen, recommended that ten- Opportunity Commission, becom- Posters on Fairey mural lead to investigation ure be denied on the basis of House’s ing the first tenured black male pro- unsatisfactory publication output. fessor at Emerson. POSTERS with his gallery opening at those affected by it. Vice President of Academic Affairs Although the Emerson Faculty continued from page 1 the Institute of Contemporary Perez, Dean of Student Affairs Linda Moore, President Jacqueline Handbook states that “advancement of dialogue and tolerance, has Art/Boston. Fairey, the person Bruce Reitman and Michael Liebergott and the Board of Trustees to associate professor accompanies also met to discuss its response said, does not represent a true Baenen, the chief of staff in the all supported the decision. the granting of tenure,” Brown was and will hold an open meeting street artist. Office of the President, were also House objected to what he tenured but never promoted. on Monday for those affected by “The intention of my poster present at the meeting. believed was an unfair standard set In the college’s official statement, the posters. was to create a discourse about BEAT Bias plans to run an by the university. Rosen affirms Emerson’s commit- LGBT Center Director Tom political topics that direct- advertisement in the Daily Andersen “called for a level of ment to furthering diversity among Bourdon, who attended a BEAT ly affect us as opposed to the tomorrow and/or Monday pro- publications that seemed appropri- its faculty. “The college is deeply Bias meeting on the posters yes- empty aesthetic [of Fairey],” the moting its upcoming meeting. ate for a major research institution committed to recruiting promoting terday, said that it was not clear person said. Today, the Office of the Dean like Harvard, but unreasonable for [sic] more faculty of color as stated whether the intent of whoever The person believes that of Student Affairs will look into a media and arts college with heavy in the recently released strategic posted them was to back an more discussion needs to exist unsubstantiated claims about teaching and service obligations,” plan for diversity at the college,” anti-homosexual message. about the meaning of marriage the origin of the posters. House said. he said. “The overarching goal of “‘Homophobic’ definitely in a society. “A lot of what we know is House’s complaint filed with the achieving diversity does not apply in implies a specific intent, and The posters “were intended rumors,” one BEAT Bias mem- MCAD asserts that the college’s any direct way to individual tenure it’s hard to understand the mes- from [my] gay perspective to a ber told the Daily. evaluation standards are “unevenly decisions.” sages,” Bourdon said. social audience through social “There’s information, little and inconsistently applied,” and Rosen declined to comment fur- But the person who claimed control,” the person said. “It was pieces here and there,” said that Emerson denied his tenure on ther. to have put up the posters said meant to provoke, not to offend.” Perez, who also coordinates the basis of “arbitrary and ques- Both House and Desir will leave that the two posters in ques- At its meeting yesterday, BEAT BEAT Bias. “We’re trying to fig- tionable criteria.” Emerson at the end of the current tion, along with all the other Bias members focused on their ure out what happened.” Desir said he experienced a simi- semester, they said. Desir is look- posters placed on the wall, reactions to the postings. The BEAT Bias members said that lar fate in the tenure evaluation pro- ing for teaching positions at other were meant to oppose Fairey, group does not conduct inves- those affected by the posters or cess, claiming more was asked of schools but is having trouble due to the artist who put up the tigations into bias incidents, other events can report a bias him than of any other professor. the challenging economic climate. mural last month to coincide focusing instead on helping incident on Tufts WebCenter. Desir, who has been a professor at House hopes that the MCAD Emerson since 2002, told the Daily investigation, which may take a that he was hired to teach filmmak- year, will allow him to keep his job. ing and cinematography, but he has “I love teaching history at Emerson,” Study abroad remains popular among only taught cinematography classes he said. students despite economic downturn Pearson organic chemistry STUDY ABROAD for outside assistance. Providers that students choose. continued from page 1 are very eager to enroll Tufts Before, students studying Tufts’ programs were due Feb. 2, students.” abroad took a leave of absence an early deadline compared to Though the university’s need- from the university and were not other providers. Deadlines for based financial aid policy does awarded any of Brandeis’ aid. The PEARSON much nicer experience for stu- most non-Tufts options are due in not transfer over to non-Tufts transition to the home-school continued from page 1 dents,” he said. March and April. programs, O’Leary said that stu- approach, Giumette said, was second floor a “teaching floor,” Faculty and students agreed The prospect of financial aid dents can still generally find suit- made to expand the accessibility labKumar said.to benefit fromthat the changeupgrades is long overdue. carrying over to Tufts’ study abroad able options. of financial aid to students who “[The second floor] is the heart Chemistry Lecturer Sergiy programs makes Tufts’ interna- Outside providers, she said, are relied on institutional support. of the teaching area,” Director Kryatov described his experi- tional options somewhat shielded sensitive to current economic con- In the process of paying for of Construction Management ences teaching organic chemis- from the effects of the recession. ditions and are making an effort to students’ international programs, Mitch Bodnarchuk said. “The try in the summer as “terrible.” “My impression is that because cap or minimize costs. She added which often are more expensive third floor is really out of the The heat, he said, affected many students receive the same finan- that providers may be looking to than the school’s tuition, Brandeis’ way, so having shared facilities chemical experiments. cial aid package when they go on increase their summer alterna- study-abroad program racked up such as the equipment room will “The 80- to 90-degree temper- our program, the downturn in the tives for international study, which an $800,000 budget gap. make it much more convenient.” atures made things very difficult, economy wouldn’t make much of generally are less expensive than The university is now looking Hundreds of students use the especially because it made some a difference,” Armstrong said. semester or full-year options. for different ways to cut back costs. lab facilities each year, Kumar labs invalid because the reac- Foreign Study Advisor Sally And while Tufts’ programs They have slightly raised the GPA added. tions do not always work at such O’Leary, who specializes in non- abroad have weathered the down- requirement for students study- The second-floor area that high temperatures,” Kryatov Tufts programs, agreed that for turn fairly well, some other schools ing abroad and may in the future the lab will replace currently said. “It is irresponsible that [the students who receive sizeable have not been as fortunate. limit the number of students who houses labs and offices, accord- renovation] wasn’t done at least financial aid from Tufts, choosing a Brandeis University, which does choose the most expensive pro- ing to Bodnarchuk. Those labs 10 years ago.” Tufts-sponsored program of study not offer its own study-abroad pro- grams, Giumette said. will be updated as part of the Sophomore Sapan Bhatt noted may be a better choice. grams, announced in mid-January Brown University recently renovation, and the offices will that much of the equipment is Still, there has not been a drop- that merit-based aid would not switched a similar home-school be moved to the third floor — outdated and that overcrowding off among students interested in be transferrable to students study- approach in which any student switching places with the lab is common. non-Tufts options, she said. ing abroad next year. Amid public studying abroad — on a Brown or being updated. “The equipment in the labs is O’Leary has noticed, however, a outcry, the school announced in alternative program — would have A student lounge may also fill often too low-grade to meet accu- recent increase in student interest an e-mail on Feb. 10 that it had to pay Brown’s tuition. some vacated third-floor space, racy requirements of an experi- in countries with lower living costs. reversed its decision, Brandeis’ stu- The policy, which was approved Bodnarchuk added. ment,” he said. “And many times, Last semester, she said, more stu- dent paper, The Justice, reported. in 2005 but first implemented this The laboratory’s equipment you have twelve groups all wait- dents studied in Argentina and “We got quite a reaction from year, was put in place to make will undergo an update under ing to use one machine, which China than in the past because students,” Brandeis Dean of study abroad available to all stu- the renovation plans. Kumar makes the labs really long and living in either of those nations is Student Financial Services Peter dents, particularly those who rely said that he expects students to inefficient … To give the labs any cheaper than traveling in Europe. Giumette told the Daily. “Senior on the university’s financial aid. appreciate the upgrades, an ini- meaning or validity, the equip- Non-Tufts programs can ben- administration looked at that “Brown is a need-blind univer- tiative which aims to bring the ment needs to be upgraded.” efit from a rough economy, as they and felt that there was either an sity, so there are students who have facility up to modern standards While sophomore Hillary often have lower price tags than implied or otherwise responsibil- considerable aid that makes all the and safety codes. Rosen said that she didn’t expe- do Tufts’ options. Some programs ity by the institution to continue difference in the world,” Brown “The only thing that doesn’t rience crowded conditions, she also offer merit-based financial funding to allow those monies to Director of International Programs suck in the laboratory is the was disappointed by the overall aid, which as of late has been in go abroad.” Kendall Brostuen told the Daily. hoods,” Kumar joked. state of the lab the first time she higher demand. Brandeis recently adopted a Brostuen said that last semes- “[The renovated laborato- walked into it. “There are more questions at “home-school” policy, Giumette ter’s study-abroad figures were ry] will include lower energy “I expected it to be more this point coming from students said, in which students pay the similar to the previous year. Since hoods and more ergonomic modern, and I can see how a who want to know about outside university their normal tuition then, they have fallen by about 10 and state-of-the-art chemistry renovation could be appropri- assistance,” O’Leary said. “Tufts when they study abroad. Brandeis percent, “likely due to the econo- equipment that will provide a ate,” she said. students are very competitive then pays directly for the programs my,” he said. 3

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Mina Ratkalkar | The Sextrovert Appealing or appalling?

icture yourself naked. Other than making you feel cold in this never- ending winter, that image prob- ably evokes some sort of reaction. PYou see yourself every day in the shower — or most days I hope — but that doesn’t mean that you’re completely accepting of what you see. Even if you look like Brad Pitt when you’re in the buff, you might still bring some insecu- rities with you into the bedroom. People are obsessed with their own size, whether it’s the size of their thighs, biceps, boobs or things a little farther south. There’s a lot of variation among people, and there is just as much varia- tion in taste. I had a friend in high school that used to complain if her boyfriend put on the slightest ounce of muscle. She preferred him tall and skin- ny, just the way she’d found him. And for as much time as most women spend agonizing over their weight, I’ll bet you that he (or she) already knew what size your butt was before sleeping with you. Meredith Klein/Tufts Daily Tufts’ Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy provides a wide array of resources and opportunities for students interested in pursuing You can’t really say the same about careers in the Foreign Service. sizing up men prior to the main event. You’ve probably heard it before, but it’s true: bigger is not always better. There are advantages to both ends of the size As Foreign Service increases corps, students spectrum whether you’re on the giving or receiving end. And most people won’t care if you’re circumcised or not. Some might have a preference, but they’re not going to hold your parents’ choice against you. Knowing the other person’s past expe- b y Ma y a Ko h l i ers — the United States Foreign Service. ment requested funding for 1,500 new posi- rience can sometimes affect your sexual Contributing Writer With the transition from the administra- tions, over half of which would be Foreign confidence. If you’re his or her first, you mayFor those find looking atfuture a careertion in of diplomaticinternational George W. Bush to that relations, of Barack careers jobService market positions. may viable improve might feel self-assured and in control. For thousands of upcoming college gradu- Obama, the Foreign Service seems to be “It makes sense that more people are But the more time you spend in col- ates, the thought of entering into the labor experiencing a welcome comeback. Until applying … The more the U.S. gets involved lege, the odds of this being the case force is dismal, if not completely unbearable. recently, the department had suffered from in other countries, the more people who get lower and lower. It doesn’t matter if A sagging economy coupled with a rising a lack of funds and personnel, as the major- want to be on the ground there,” said junior his ex memorized the Kama Sutra and unemployment rate have made the prospect ity of its employees were deployed to deal Zach Erickson, who took the Foreign Service every trashy — and identical — article in of finding an interesting, decently paying job with urgent matters in Iraq and Afghanistan; test while he was abroad in Madrid last Cosmo. You’ve probably got a few tricks seem to be a task of Herculean proportions. however, a bill ratified in June 2008 allotted semester. up your sleeve that he or she didn’t, and All over the country, firms and corporations increased funds for hiring within the Foreign Foreign Service work, despite the glamor- there’s a reason why your partner chose are slashing jobs in a desperate effort to con- Service. Likewise, President Obama has con- ous patina it has acquired by way of James to have sex with you and not with any- serve funds and stay afloat amidst the current sistently stressed his firm belief in interna- Bond-esque thrillers, is highly involved. one else. economic turmoil. But despite the national tional diplomacy, a sentiment many hope Members act as emissaries of the United You might worry if your current hook- trend towards downsizing and centralization, will translate into a stronger presence of the up has way more notches on his or her one firm is looking for eager and willing work- Foreign Service. Recently, the state depart- see FOREIGN SERVICE, page 4 belt than you do. There are those lucky few who have hot sex with hot people 100 percent of the time, but most of us are subject to the laws of probability: If you’ve slept with more people, your chances of having had less-than-satisfy- b y Christina Pa pp a s ing sex are higher. A lot of performance Daily Editorial Board issues arise when people are too self- conscious and stressed to fully enjoy the FamilyWhile University sizes of Massachusetts are on the rise — and so, too, is controversy moment. So tell your mind to shut up Amherst freshman Meg Fallon was grow- and let your body do the talking. ing up, there was rarely a dull moment. Appearance and sexual ability are not Fallon, who is the second oldest of seven worth stressing about, but basic hygiene children, experienced a childhood that is. There is something seductive and has certainly become unusual in the urgent about having sex when you’re United States today — living with six sib- soaking with sweat from the dance floor, lings and constantly juggling the inten- but for the most part, regular showers sity of a life surrounded by people in are a must. Ladies, you don’t need to a bustling household. For Fallon, there bathe right before each sexual encoun- were definite unique experiences that ter, but try to keep things fresh. Shave or came with growing up as a part of such a trim whatever amount of body hair you large unit. choose to, and remember that this too “We didn’t get to go on as many vaca- is subject to preference. Some women tions to cool places, and a lot of times love men with hairy chests and stubble, we had to pass up activities because and some men can’t stand being with they were too expensive,” Fallon said. “I women who look like five-year-olds also bought a lot of my own clothes. I’ve down there. had a job since I was 12. I had a lot more Brushing and flossing is a good idea, responsibilities as a kid than my friends but if you want to kiss someone on the did.” lips — or somewhere else — first thing When it comes to family size, the idea in the morning, a measly case of morn- of how big is too big has long been debat- ing breath shouldn’t stop you. MCT ed. Some parenting and family planning The Duggar family of Springsdale, Ark. has 17 children (16 of which are pictured above). Don’t let minor details and insecurities experts argue for the benefits of multiple The family travels around the United States spreading their views about religion. prevent you from experiencing amazing siblings, noting the importance of a sup- sex. If you think naked you is appalling, port system. recent reality television shows and other the Jan. 26 birth of octuplets to 33-year- just know that there is someone out Meanwhile, green gurus like British news stories in the media have created, old Nadya Suleman. Suleman’s eight there who finds it more than appealing. environmentalist Jonathon Porritt have or at least awakened, stigmas about large newborns, all of which are reported on said that parents with more than two chil- family size being associated with religious her personal Web site to be “healthy and dren are irresponsible, and population fanaticism and other extreme behavior. growing stronger by the day,” recently Mina Ratkalkar is a senior majoring in control advocates and environmentalists The issue of appropriate family size clinical psychology. She can be reached at push for size regulations. Additionally, was thrust into the media spotlight with see FAMILIES, page 4 [email protected]. 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Features Thursday, February 26, 2009 Fletcher School helps students find Recent octuplet birth sparks discussion employment opportunities abroad FAMILIES Regardless of the large price tag that continued from page 3 comes with having children, many Jumbos joined her six other children, ranging in age believe that family size is a private choice. FOREIGN SERVICE “I find the students at Fletcher to be the from two to seven years old, at her parents’ “It’s the parents’ decision. It’s a civil lib- continued from page 3 greatest resources for those interested in join- three-bedroom home in California. erty thing to be able to decide for yourself States, interacting with local governments, ing the Foreign Service,” Clancy said in an Her 15-person, single-parent family has how many kids you want to have,” sopho- working in embassies and acting as liaisons email to the Daily. “The international diver- generated significant controversy. Suleman, more Evan Lim, who has one sibling, said. to Americans traveling abroad. Along with sity at Fletcher is highly valuable, and provides who underwent in vitro fertilization, had six Lim noted that limitations on family handling reports, Foreign Service workers are one the opportunity to forge friendships with embryos implanted by her doctor, Michael size could lead to social justice dilemmas. expected to aid Americans having difficulties people from all corners of the globe, which is an Kamrava. Every one of the implanted “Limits here would be akin to the one abroad, including problems such as negoti- important part of doing foreign service work.” embryos proved to be viable — with two of child policy in China, and that has caused ating with different governments on behalf Similarly, Fletcher student and Ph.D. can- the embryos resulting in twins. According major problems with the male to female of American interests, providing information didate Irina Chindea, originally a citizen of to the American Pregnancy Association, imbalance,” he said. “That exact problem about new countries, and dealing with more Romania, expressed great enthusiasm about no more than four embryos should ever be might not happen here, but other prob- mundane matters like passports and other a future in diplomacy, noting that she plans implanted, and for women under 35 years lems would.” logistical issues. to take the Foreign Service exam about a year of age, just two embryos should suffice. Lotz agreed with Lim’s assessment. “I Despite the setbacks of spending great from now. Kamrava is currently under investigation don’t think that family size is something lengths of time away from home and sometimes Chindea explained that her interest in by the American Society for Reproductive you can put a law on,” she said. “Everyone’s being required to perform boring tasks, the job diplomacy lies in new experiences. “It’s really Medicine (ASRM). “Our guidelines provide different. Some people can handle things is still appealing to internationally focused Tufts exciting to travel, get to know different cul- the flexibility to give each patient treat- that other people can’t.” students. Working in the Foreign Service pro- tures, serve your adoptive country,” she said. ment individualized to her needs and her Freshman Shaun Engstrom, an only vides a unique opportunity and wide cultural “I also think it would suit my personality.” best chance to become pregnant without child, also rejected the idea of regulations exposure that, given Tufts’ emphatic commit- She continued that Tufts’ and Fletcher’s risking high-order multiple pregnancy,” but suggested an alternative plan. “I think ment to international affairs and global issues, combined resources had proved helpful in her ASRM President Dr. R. Dale McClure said we should have tax incentives for parents many students are eager to embrace. career development. in a statement. “It seems that the guide- with two or less children,” she said. “Having In order to be hired into the service, pro- Not surprisingly, Tufts has a variety of lines may not have been followed in Ms. too many kids is … irresponsible because of spective employees must first complete the resources for students looking to enter into the Suleman’s case.” overpopulation and also because you want Foreign Service Exam. Foreign Service. The International Relations Suleman, however, defended her doctor to consider the child’s quality of life. For me, “I heard [about the test] from a guy who department, in conjunction with the Fletcher in an interview on the Today Show, say- being an only child has been great — my works in the U.S. Embassy in Madrid. He spoke School and the U.S. Department of State, offers ing that Kamrava helped her to realize her parents can pay for college.” to my program about the test and the dates it a unique Diplomat in Residence program, a dream of becoming a mother. Some students said that they understood was being offered,” Erickson said. “I was inter- feature that provides Tufts students with first- She also dismissed critics’ claims that, by the desire to have a large family that many ested partly because I’m an [International hand information about diplomacy careers. having so many children, she acted unethi- citizens across the country seem to feel. Relations] major and have always been inter- Tufts’ current Diplomat in Residence, cally, irresponsibly and selfishly. The number of members of the American ested in diplomacy, learning about new coun- Suneta Halliburton, is a career member of the Freshman Katie Lotz said that she does family has actually seen a slight increase tries and global politics.” Senior Foreign Service. Before coming to Tufts, not believe that Suleman is qualified to over the past five years, according to data Erickson, who did not pass the test, she spent four years as the Consul General at handle her many offspring. “She already from the U.S. Census. explained that while the service may be eager the U.S. consulate in Naples, Italy. The major- had six kids at home — what does she need Freshman Laura Liddell, who is one of to hire, the test itself is strenuous. ity of Halliburton’s postings have been mana- eight more for? It’s kind of ridiculous and four children, said that she appreciated the “The test had a bunch of biographical ques- gerial positions in Europe, including a post irresponsible,” she said. “If she doesn’t have variety that comes from being part of a big tions and questions about government policy, as a human resources officer in Geneva and the finances to support every kid, then it’s family. “It was nice to have a lot of people culture ... At the end of the test, you had to another as a Deputy Minister Counselor for not fair to them.” you could rely on,” she said. “I also think I indicate the career path you were interested in Management Affairs at the U.S. Embassy in According to a 2009 survey by the U.S. would have gotten sick of just one sibling.” in the Service … Basically, they treat the whole Moscow. She has also worked extensively in Department of Agriculture, the aver- To Fallon, who envisions herself with a thing as one long interview process.” Washington. age single-parent household with a total smaller future family, there are both posi- Erin Clancy, a second-year Fletcher stu- Here on the Hill, Halliburton provides stu- income of less than $40,000 per year tive and negative aspects of growing up dent and recipient of the Thomas R. Pickering dents with information about internships, spends $118,579 to raise a child from birth surrounded by siblings. “I have a strong Fellowship, a prestigious fellowship granted by taking the placement exam and general infor- to age 18. Based on the report, Suleman support group, but a lot of times I get the state department that guarantees a job in mation about life as a diplomat. can expect to spend over one and a half overwhelmed by all of the noise. I’m also the Foreign Service upon graduation, said that million dollars raising her children — an constantly surrounded by people, and that her attraction to the Foreign Service grew out Emily Maretsky contributed reporting to this estimate which excludes possible college makes me claustrophobic. But on the posi- of a compulsion to serve the United States. article. tuitions and taxes. tive side, you never feel alone.”

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b y Ca t h e r i n e Sc o t t and other issues relating to the conti- African and Music Ensemble, will be are involved in this curriculum.” Daily Editorial Board nent. Finally, an African dinner will be teaching and performing what they Saunders and Espiritu describe the sold at the Bazaar for a small fee. have learned through classes with performance as taking place in a casual On Saturday, March 7, the Tufts The evening performance will be Associate Professor of Music David environment without a formal code of campus will draw audiences from held in Distler Performance Hall at Locke. Locke studied with Lunna after behavior, unlike many other musical across Boston interested in the beats 8 p.m. and will last until about 11 spending many years in Ghana, and performances. All participants dress and rhythms of a distant continent. p.m. Tufts and Berklee students will organized Lunna’s multiple visits to the in traditional African garb and real- The sixth consecutive Africa Fest, a be accompanied by other groups Tufts campus. ly try to create the feeling of being daylong celebration of African music that Lunna affected during his life- “I had been arranging for him to in Africa. “It’s definitely a celebratory and dance, will be held in the Granoff time. Two jazz ensembles that use teach in North America annually since atmosphere that just happens to be Music Center and Jackson Dance Lab. African music in their compositions, 1988,” Locke said. “Tufts has always in a performance hall,” Saunders said. While this year’s festival will celebrate Imaginary Homeland and Natraj, will been one of the main places he taught, “It’s not a strict setting, and it’s also not African art as it has in past years, the both play, as well as two West African but there will be people who have stud- a demonstration.” festivities will be tinged with sad- folklore groups, Agbekor Society and ied with him in the past 20 years com- The bands represent more than tra- ness due to the unexpected passing of Akpokli. Tickets are required for the ing for [Africa Fest].” Locke emphasized ditional African music, pushing the Alhaji Abubakari Lunna, the Ghanaian performance and can be purchased that most of the music performed will musical envelope with new kinds of master drummer who taught at Tufts at the Granoff box office for $2 with a be in the Dagomba style, Lunna’s spe- sound. “Some of these groups have as an artist-in-residence. student ID. cialty, which is taught here at Tufts. quite a following,” Saunders said. “It’s Africa Fest is more than a typical The groups coming to honor Lunna’s a very different kind of sound, and it’s stage performance. It includes work- Groups outside of Tufts and memory will each contribute some- a neat way to check out African music shops and an African bazaar, as well thing unique to this year’s festival. The and dance.” as a more traditional evening perfor- Berklee usually do not par- Agbekor Society focuses on African While the performance will be fun, mance which showcases many groups folklore and is modeled after commu- it’s doubtful that such a lively tone that practice African music and dance. ticipate in the event but nity drum-and-dance clubs found in will overshadow the sense of loss asso- This year’s performance is dedicated have decided to perform at West Africa. Many of its members first ciated with Lunna’s death. “This is to Lunna, and groups influenced by his studied at Tufts with Locke, picking up a period of remembrance for [Alhaji personality and work are coming from Tufts to honor Lunna, their a passion for the art that they contin- Abubakari Lunna],” Espiritu said. all over the country to perform. mentor and friend, and his ued after graduating. Another folklore “We want to remember his legacy in The workshops will last from 1:30 group, Akpokli, has performed mul- music and also what he’s done for this p.m. until 3:30 p.m in Jackson Dance legacy of African drumming. tiple times in Ghana and represents school.” Lab. Tufts’ own Kiniwe, an African many African song and dance tradi- Although this year’s festival is pri- music and dance ensemble, as well While all of the groups that tions in its performances. marily dedicated to Lunna, his legacy as outside groups, including students will be performing have Imaginary Homeland, an African and achievements, Locke has a message from the Berklee College of Music, fusion group, is comprised of four about Africa for a community of stu- will be teaching African drumming African music and dancing Americans interested in African dents that pays attention to what goes and African dance to the public. There in common, they each pro- music, many of whom have spent time on around the world as well. The festi- will also be a session in which musi- in Africa learning the music direct- val showcases African culture in its pure cians and dancers discuss their work vide a unique way of looking ly from natives. Natraj, a world jazz form, as its own beautiful entity without and how African music has influenced ensemble, has performed in venues need of change or improvement. their compositions. Admission is free, at the genre. all over Boston, garnering a large local “This festival presents Africa in a and participation in the workshops is following. positive way and as having something optional. “The underlying idea for both to teach the world,” Locke said. “Too Tufts Department of Music’s Events Groups outside of Tufts and Berklee [Imaginary Homeland and Natraj] is often Africa is studied related to its Manager and Publicist Ryan Saunders usually do not participate in the event that we are one world and the unity problems and as a place that needs and an alum, Tara Espiritu (LA ’07), but have decided to perform at Tufts to of human culture,” Locke said. “The assistance from other places. For coordinated this year’s event. They honor Lunna, their mentor and friend, motivating impulse for both bands is many students, that can be an unusual emphasized the interactive nature of and his legacy of African drumming. to celebrate cultural diversity.” experience. Here we are rejoicing in the workshops and their value to the While all of the groups that will be The festival has always given stu- the strength and richness of African public. “The workshops are the part of performing have African music and dents from different schools a chance culture.” the event where more people can par- dancing in common, they each provide to come to Tufts and exhibit their The events planned for this festival ticipate,” Saunders said. “They can get a unique way of looking at the genre. skills in the art of African music and celebrate Lunna’s love for the art of a lot out of [the workshops]. They’re “The concert is about the underly- dance. This year, the Berklee College African music and dance and the many even fun to watch.” ing currents in African music,” Espiritu of Music is sending their ensemble to lives he touched during his career as Before the evening performance said. “It’s also about how these cur- perform. “The festival was originally a musician. Stop by on Saturday to there will be an African bazaar where rents can change.” conceived as a way to promote the learn something new about African vendors will be selling all kinds of “If you’re looking for a more direct, study of African performing arts in culture, support other students and crafts, clothing, food and other items. engaging experience, then this could colleges and universities,” Locke said. artists, or just listen to some cool The bazaar will also include presenta- be your thing,” Saunders added. “We also wanted to create solidarity tunes that wouldn’t usually be found tions about humanitarian aid to Africa Kiniwe, also known as the Tufts among students and professors who on the radio. 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Weekender Thursday, February 26, 2009

Venue Profile

b y Al y c e Cu r r i e r the Paradise Lounge before and Contributing Writer during shows at the very afford- Boston concert-goers find somethingable price of $4.95. Paradise. For many, this word To see a show, one must elicits an all-too-stereotypical first brave security, but at the image of palm trees and sandy Paradise, it’s really not that bad. nearbeaches. But to the music-savvy‘Paradise’ in a fun downtownBags venue aren’t checked at the door, Bostonian, Paradise is a hip rock making it very easy to bring in a club and lounge situated near camera and snap photos. This is the Pleasant Street T stop on the not the case at a number of other Green Line’s B train. venues, where the staff members The Paradise opened in will swipe every camera they see. September 1977 and has since Once through the door, hosted a wide variety of up-and- patrons enter a wide room with a coming rock acts, including U2 stage at the front and can choose (in its first U.S. performance), between the balcony and the The Police, Elvis Costello, Billy floor. The floor is arguably the Joel, The Pixies and Coldplay. more enjoyable choice because Many artists who once played of its proximity to the band and, the Paradise now have no choice in most cases, a better audience. but to play the much larger TD As an added benefit, at a good Banknorth Garden in Boston or show the floor will turn into a the less conveniently located rough dance pit where pushing Tweeter Center in Mansfield, and shoving completely trump Mass., a mark of extreme com- bumping and grinding, a refresh- mercial success. ing change from the party scene While U2 won’t be playing at Tufts. It’s important, however, the Paradise again anytime not to end up stuck behind the soon, the club continues to host inconvenient poles and to keep a wide assortment of talented an eye out for splashes of beer. acts, ranging from smaller art- With a fun atmosphere and

ists — the kind that are just planet99.com great acts, the Paradise is defi- beginning to have their taste By day the Paradise attracts large white trailers to hide its insidious inner workings. nitely worth a visit, and many of of stardom — to artists on the the bands on the schedule are verge of huge mainstream popu- in Boston, such as Orpheum a conversation and forming a ious black X’s on younger hands, at least somewhat well-known. larity. The Paradise has also been Theatre or the Wilbur Theatre, one-night stand of a friendship “Do not wash these off in the Upcoming shows at the Paradise known to let bands with a bigger is its complete absence of seats, with at least one or two fellow bathroom. Do not hold any Rock Club include Blitzen draw put on two shows in a row. which encourages intimacy attendees. And the drinks sure drinks. Do not even think about Trapper, OK Go, A.C. Newman, Tickets sold out two consecutive among audience members. This don’t hurt either. looking at anyone who is drink- the Ting Tings, Dr. Dog, Of nights last July for MGMT. The is especially appealing now that Speaking of drinks, wheth- ing an alcoholic beverage.” But, Montreal, Peter Bjorn and John next big-name band perform- the once-loved Avalon has shut er one is barely 18 or over 55, despite strict appearances, it is and many more. Tickets are ing twice at Paradise will be Of down and been replaced by the they are quite accessible. The not difficult to find vodka-lad- available on Ticketmaster or at Montreal on April 20 and 21. House of Blues. With a setup like Paradise does put on a strict en water bottles and PBR pur- the door. The Paradise is located One advantage the Paradise this, it’s hard to go to a show at front, practically shouting at the chased by older patrons in the at 967 Commonwealth Avenue has over similarly sized venues the Paradise without striking up underage as they mark obnox- crowd. Food is also available in in Boston.

Gallery Review

b y Ka t h e r i n e De a n e Shaw,” by Brandon Andrews, breaks with Exhibit’sStudentsContributing most Writer in creative SMFA works show use mixed potential, media to butcreate stick exciting, to avant-garde traditionalconvention by abandoning pieces the art idea of art as an object. For most people, art shows are about In this work, Andrews explores the space famous artists and iconic images, but of the gallery by physically rupturing the what about the artists who have yet to white wall and placing a tiny light in the created hole. The bulb itself is not visible, Student Annual Exhibition but the radiant light illuminates through the crack in the surface as if attempting At the Grossman Gallery and Anderson to escape and expand. This work may Auditorium, through March 10 be influenced by Lucio Fontana’s torn School of the Museum of Fine Arts, canvases and Dan Flavin’s fluorescent Boston light sculptures, but the concept remains unique and provocative. Whether art like 230 The Fenway this could be sold remains uncertain, but 617-267-9300 its freshness is undeniable in comparison with its rather stale surroundings. attain stardom or even graduate from art There are other artists in the exhibition school? While it may be easy to disregard that display equally original concepts and students as lacking the talent of more sea- designs, such as Daniel Philips with his soned veterans, these are the artists of the piece “Drawing with Light.” This work com- future, and their works hint at the direc- bines painting, performance and light in a tion contemporary art will take in the next video that is both abstract and figural. The few years. work is not a film in the traditional sense, Every great artist has to start some- however, because Philips displays a rapid- where, and the School of the Museum of fire sequence of still photographs instead Fine Arts, Boston, is a reputable place to of a continuous stream of video. The effect begin one’s career. That does not mean, is choppy yet graceful and visually pleasing, SMFA however, that every artist passing through even though the images themselves contain continued from page XX this institution will have what it takes to smfa.edu unsettling paintings and fragmented glass. make it in today’s changing art world. The Many paintings at the student exhibit portray everyday objects. Overall, the piece shows that the artist is failing economy means stricter spending working in a new direction to create a stimu- habits and artists will have to become the show, there is a decisive emphasis on cartoon characters and paint-by-number lating end product. more daring and innovative if they want painting, the most traditional form of art motifs. In general, there are few paintings Many of the other students in this show to stand apart from the massive amounts on the market. in this show that shatter the mold or offer could learn something from the experi- of object-based art being produced today. Painting always has, and always will anything new and exciting. mental techniques used by artists like The recession is the most pressing have, a strong presence in the art world, but This does not mean that the show is by Andrews and Philips. Although a large issue facing the artists presenting their this does not give the genre an excuse to be any means a failure or a waste of time. Its number of the more traditional works work in the Student Annual Exhibition uninspiring. If artists are going to continue saving grace is the incredible creativity could have easily been sold before the cur- of 2009, on view until March 10 at the to explore this medium, they must be will- displayed in some of the more radical rent economic crisis, today’s art market SMFA. Two art professionals selected the ing to take more risks by exploring meth- works that utilize mixed media, pushing leaves buyers with an excess of choices. 62 artists, whose works were chosen from ods and subjects that have never before art toward a new form of avant-garde. The students at the SMFA have serious over 200 submissions. They were chosen been represented. There are many paint- One of these pieces would be almost potential, but they must be willing to take based on their technical skills and con- ings that fall neatly into the category of sur- unnoticeable if not for the wall text iden- more chances in their work if they are ceptual insights. Although a wide range realism and others that employ techniques tifying it. Despite its small size and dis- going to make it in the art world of the of subjects and mediums are presented in used in pop art from the 1960s, such as creet nature, this work, entitled “Delilah near future. Thursday, February 26, 2009 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Weekender 7

Weekender Interview | The Gentlemen’s Bet and Navigator Mikey Goralnik | Paint The Town Brown Tufts student bands to compete for spot 2.20.09, Dub War NYC:

b y Jo s h Ze i d e l 2562 and Daily Editorial Board

Tomorrow night, four Tufts stu- Starkey dent bands — The Gentleman’s Bet, FunkSoulLove,in ROCKUS Navigator, and Battle The of the Bands semifinals like all kinds of electronic music, but I have Situation — will compete in a Battle of the simply never been able to enjoy techno, Bands at Tommy Doyle’s Pub in Harvard particularly minimal techno. I know it’s Square. The winner will represent Tufts in probably a little uncouth or whatever, the final round of the ROCKUS Battle of Ibut I like raunchy, head-nodding, ruthless the Bands on April 14 at Boston’s Paradise music, and techno always seems too dainty Rock Club. The competition is sponsored for me. It’s the sonic equivalent to someone by Veritas Records, a student-run record with spiked, frosted tips, too much cologne label at Harvard University, and Rolling and $150 jeans: highly stylized, very sophis- Stone Magazine. WMFO broadcasted the ticated, but kind of cheesy. It’s the Scarlett preliminary round of the competition Johansson of electronic music, and I’m a live on air this past December and will Christina Ricci man; my taste in electronica be running the event at Tommy Doyle’s bears that out. tomorrow night. I realize that there is a huge international In preparation for covering this event, market for this sort of music, and even a the Daily caught up with each of the decently sized one in the US, but at this bands individually to get a snapshot of month’s installment of Dub War NYC — the each group. Last week, the Daily pro- legendary Manhattan dubstep monthly and filed The Situation and FunkSoulLove. arguably the most important recurring dub- Featured this week are The Gentlemen’s step event in North America — it certainly Bet (senior keyboardist Alex Clough, looked like a lot of people share my prefer- senior bassist Aaron Gardony, senior ence for Riccis over ScarJos. lead guitarist and producer Andrew Dutch DJ/producer 2562 very well may be Lappin, senior guitarist and vocalist the most talked about musician in contem- Dusty Nichols-Schmolze, senior drum- porary dubstep circles and with good reason. mer Joey Stein and sophomore saxo- His blend of atmospheric, moody, minimal phonist Malcolm Kearns) and Navigator techno with different elements of dubstep is (senior guitarist Pat Schaufelberger, a bona fide reinterpretation of both styles of senior drummer Paul Lewis, senior music and, to me, one of the most interesting vocalist Will Woods, senior bassist and things happening in the genre. synth player Quincy Browne and senior Depending on how you look at it, his guitarist Andrew Desnoyers). The Daily music is either really dirty minimal techno interviewed Paul Lewis and Andrew or really clean dubstep. Some tracks add the Lappin via e-mail. easily recognizable dubstep wobble to an otherwise smooth, shiny, ScarJo minimal Josh Zeidel: When and how did your ambiance, while others subdue dubstep’s band form, and how has it evolved over booming low-ends and dampen the third- time? Has your sound changed over time, beat snare hit, cramming the often grimy or has it remained fairly consistent? sounds of dubstep into a pair of tapered Sevens and waxing their eyebrows. Andrew Lappin, The Gentlemen’s last.fm All of this is great in my Sennheiser head- Members of The Gentlemen’s Bet enjoy fuzzy hats, zany expressions and long walks on Bet: In the winter of 2006, songwrit- phones at home, but from my perspective, the beach. ers Gardony, Nichols-Schmolze and I it looked like New York wasn’t really feel- decided to combine forces. Since then fusion of Jimmy Page, Eric Krasno and starts with Schaufelberger compos- ing it live. 2562’s primetime set at Dub War there have been several various incar- Jonny Greenwood. Desoyners’ guitar ing the primary song in terms of chord sounded wonderful on Club Love’s immacu- nations of the band, both in concert playing has been heavily influenced by structures and changes. Then he and I late sound system — his track selection was and in the studio, in order to realize the Metallica and Billy Idol. Lastly, Woods spend hours laying out the arrangement strong and his mixing clean and patient — creative visions of its three principal draws his musical inspiration from Boyz of the song. Once the basic arrangement but it just didn’t feel right. I kept waiting for members. Regardless of the lineup, The II Men and Spinal Tap. is complete the rest of the band mem- something to happen, but it never did. One Gentlemen’s Bet has sought to maintain bers impose their own ideas upon the smooth, subdued track blended into anoth- a pretty consistent sound. JZ: How would you characterize your arrangement, thereby giving the song er, and after a while I just got bored. From the sound? Is there a particular genre that the color it needs. Finally, Woods’ lyrics looks of it, so did a lot of the crowd. Paul Lewis, Navigator: Pat Schaufel- you’re going for? complete the tune. Sure, people were enjoying themselves, berger and I started jamming in the nodding their heads approvingly and occa- spring of 2006, with the idea of starting AL: Our sound has truly changed over JZ: What venues have you played recent- sionally pumping their fists, but for all the up a psychedelic funk duo, but soon we time. Our self-titled debut EP (2007) is ly? Are there any upcoming gigs you’d well-deserved hype surrounding this great realized we were looking for a different completely different from what we do like to publicize other than the Battle of artist’s NYC debut on the country’s biggest sound. Within a couple of days we came now and from what you will hear on the Bands at Tommy Doyle’s? dubstep stage, I think people were expecting across electronica bass player Quincy our new album. We started off with a more energy. Browne and vocalist/acoustic guitar heavy emphasis on improvisation and AL: We’ve played the Abbey Lounge and Contrast 2562’s set with Starkey’s, one of player Ben Broderick, and Navigator took very straight-ahead roots rock. Now our Michael’s Bar, both in Somerville. We also the most prominent stateside dubstep DJ/ a new direction exploring folklore and songs are more concise, but also more played Hotung Café twice last semes- producers, also making his Dub War debut. country blues. But Broderick decided to experimental. There is still a [combina- ter and we did a show at Connecticut Aesthetically, the words “night and day” go abroad, so we held some auditions tion] of American musical styles — rock, College. This semester we’ll be playing at come to mind. While 2562’s style relies on and the band found its new frontman in psychedelic, country, jazz and soul — P.A.’s Lounge on March 26 and we’ll also sophisticated, subtle moods, Starkey — and Will Woods. After some practice sessions but we’ve given our songs more focus do an Oxfam gig. We’ll also be playing in I mean this as an exalted compliment — is the band also decided to bring on guitar- and explored our arrangements more. We New York at some point. more inclined to detonate subwoofers and ist Andrew Desnoyers to complete the would say that our music is now experi- make people get naked. thundering Navigator sound. mental American rock that looks to the PL: Our most recent venue was Zeta Psi. Exploding out of speakers with the sub- past as much as it looks to the future. By playing at frat parties we gain the tlety and delicacy of a head-on collision, JZ: How often, and for how long, do you experience needed to play at live shows Starkey’s music is fierce, dynamic and very practice as a full group? PL: Due to the incredible variety in our outside of Tufts. Other shows include an much my kind of electronica. It’s a kind that musical influences, it is very difficult upcoming gig at the Sweetwater Cafe I can’t imagine the Dub War faithful appreci- AL: We practice twice a week for three to describe the Navigator sound. At the in Boston, possibly Relay for Life and ating more than they did. After two rewinds hours, so six hours every week. core, Navigator is classic rock fused with Oxfam in the future and of course other of the standout track “Gutter Music,” which punk, alternative and funk, mixed with fraternity parties on campus. highlights his vulgarly discordant “street PL: The band as a whole spends at least a touch of soul, bluegrass and ragtime. bass” sound, I saw people, myself included, eight to 10 hours a week practicing, but The band is not looking for a particular JZ: For those looking for more informa- moving in ways I did not know were pos- we all put in a lot of time individually genre, but is more focused on the diffi- tion about your band, is there a website sible, maniacally screaming and gesturing as well. cult task of creating its own sound. or profile page that they can check out? so approvingly that I felt kind of bad for 2562, who played some objectively awe- JZ: What are your musical and lyrical JZ: What is your songwriting process? AL: [You can hear our music at} www.mys- some music. influences? Are there any albums that Does one person write most of the lyr- pace.com/thegentlemenboston. It also The distinction in crowd response rais- you’ve found particularly inspirational ics, or are there multiple contributors? has show info and new songs. Our debut es an interesting question: Are Americans to your music? How does the music get written and LP will be out March 7, and it’s called programmed to reject the sounds of mini- arranged? “From a Great Height.” It’ll be available on mal dubstep? Was the response at Dub AL: My Morning Jacket, Radiohead, iTunes and Rhapsody, or you can contact War an isolated event, or is there some- Neil Young, Funkadelic, The Meters. AL: One of us, usually Dusty or myself, us directly for a physical copy. thing about our electronic music culture My favorite album is Neil Young’s “On will bring a song into rehearsal. It will that prefers big, loud raucous music? the Beach” (1974). It has greatly influ- usually be just chords and a vocal melody PL: Our MySpace is www.myspace.com/ As techno-leaning producers like 2562, enced my songwriting. Wilco’s albums with lyrics. Then we’ll sit down and play navigator001. We also have a Facebook Martyn and Peverlist continue ascending have also been a big influence on our the song together and try different ideas. group called “Navigator Fans.” in the dubstep hierarchy, this may be an songwriting. Someone might have a really great riff issue that the stateside dubstep commu- and we’ll expand on it and see where that Doors open at 8:30 p.m. tomorrow, and nity grapples with in the future. PL: On the one hand Aphex Twin has goes. The songs keep evolving until we’re the show begins at 9. Tickets are available had a big influence on Browne, whereas happy with what we have and we don’t through the WMFO website, although the I would claim Taking Back Sunday is think we can improve it much more. under-21 tickets have sold out. 21-plus Mikey Goralnik is a senior majoring in my biggest inspiration. Schaufelberger’s tickets will be available at the door for $5 American studies. He can be reached at playing style can be characterized as a PL: The Navigator songwriting process until they are sold out. [email protected]. 8 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Weekender Thursday, February 26, 2009

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UNDERSTANDING RUSSIAN POLITICS

How do Russian politicians view America and the West?

Lecture and Discussion with Irina Pavlova, PhD

Asean Auditorium, Cabot Building Friday, February 27 at 1:00 PM

Doors will open at 12:40 PM

A Reception in the Olin Hall Laminan Lounge (1st floor) will follow.

Sponsored by: Tufts Russian Circle, Tufts IR Program, Tufts Russian Program in the Department of German, Russian & Asian Languages and Literatures, and the Charles Smith Endowment Fund. Thursday, February 26, 2009 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Weekender 9

From the Office of the Tufts Daily Top Ten | Couples that should get back together

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Juliet may have ber these Dapper Dans from Sincerely, taught the “torches to burn ‘80s hit show “Miami Vice,” The Daily Arts Department bright,” but she and her love but we miss them nonetheless. were not the brightest torches From their drug busting adven- in the mausoleum. tures to the snazzy, white-linen suits, pastel t-shirts and sockless 9. Simon and Garfunkel: Yes, shoe-wearing ways, Crockett we know that technically you and Tubbs were meant for pos- did reunite and give a perfor- terity, not for syndication. mance a few years ago, but that isn’t what we’re talking about 3. Paris Hilton and Anonym- here. Everyone knows that you ity: Ms. Hilton, let’s stop to still hate each other’s guts, and reflect here for just a second: we want the old Paul and Art How are you famous, again? back. It’s not too late to build a The fact that we all know about bridge over the troubled water your visit to the slammer, your of your animosity. search for a new best friend and your favorite pet is really quite 8. Stephen Colbert and Jon sad. The world would probably Stewart: On election night, we be a better place if you checked got a little taste of the comedic in for an extended stay at one genius when these two pow- of your family’s hotels. ers combined. Bottom line: Stewart comes off as a little 2. MTV and music: With shows too preachy without Colbert, like “A Double Shot at Love,” and Colbert comes off as a little “Engaged and Underage” and too pompous without Stewart. “Sex ... with Mom and Dad,” C’mon guys, put your polar- one has to wonder what ever opposite political views aside happened to the “M” in MTV. and reunite. We’re kinda sick of idiotic real- ity stars and incestuous sexual 7. Will and Grace: Sure, they undertones. Can you get back could never get married, but to playing music? Or do we theirs was a relationship for the have to switch over to, gulp, ages. Will and Grace’s hilarious VH1? interactions and priceless mus- ings over their mutual inability 1. Daisy and Gatsby: Okay, so to maintain a long-term rela- “The Great Gatsby” probably tionship were the stuff of leg- would have lost its emotional end. And, lest we forget, with- punch if the titular million- out Will and Grace, there’s no aire and his beloved got back Karen and Jack. together, but wouldn’t it have been nice? Also much less of a 6. Harry and Cho: Dating your mess for the pool cleaner... best friend’s little sister is a little weird, Harry, not to mention —compiled by the Daily Arts the Weasleys are like your sec- Department

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EDITORIAL THE TUFTS DAILY Ev a n s R. Cl i n c h y A missed opportunity Editor-in-Chief Gov. Bobby Jindal (R-La.) was sup- Obama, who looked particularly con- als and small businesses to grow.” Editorial posed to be the Republican Party’s fident — more reminiscent of his The fact that Jindal thought this Sarah Butrymowicz Managing Editors equalizer. He was supposed to exploit demeanor as a candidate than recent- stale argument would fly during such Michael Adams the weaknesses of President Barack ly as a president — Jindal looked like economic turmoil is insulting. This Obama’s address to Congress Tuesday a minor leaguer, outmatched in the was the same rhetoric used during Ben Gittleson Executive News Editor night. He was supposed to step into game of politics. the last eight years of tax cuts — a Alexandra Bogus News Editors the national spotlight in the way Jindal managed to achieve one period from which the Republican Nina Ford Obama did four and a half years ear- thing, however. He got both parties Party surely wants to dissociate itself Gillian Javetski Michael Del Moro lier during the Democratic National to agree on something, as Democrats — and it was certainly not the argu- Rob Silverblatt Convention. He was supposed to be and Republicans alike deemed the ment Jindal’s party wanted to put Tessa Gellerson Assistant News Editors the promising young face of a party speech disastrous, childish and even forth during a time in which it is Leslie Ogden Matt Repka that has appeared increasingly frac- insane. trying to stabilize itself internally in Carter Rogers tured over the last few years. Beyond the delivery, Jindal did lit- order to move forward. Dave Stern Instead, he swung and missed. Big tle to promote his image as the same In contrast, Obama underscored Kerianne Okie Executive Features Editor time. insightful leader who appeared on the type of overarching vision nec- The 37-year-old rising star of the Sunday’s “Meet the Press” with an essary to see the country out of its Jessica Bidgood Features Editor Republican Party addressed the nation articulate critique of the president’s economic problems. Julie Kalt Assistant Features Editors Alison Lisnow Tuesday night, hoping to articulate stimulus package. The Louisiana gov- At times, both Jindal and Obama Emily Maretsky his party’s viewpoint in the context of ernor spent more time talking about acted as educators: Obama explained Romy Oltuski Obama’s hour-long address. his personal history than he did dis- that the economic crisis did not Christina Pappas Julia Zinberg It was Jindal’s moment to cement cussing Republican policy objectives. “begin when the housing market col- himself as a Republican leader — as His cute anecdotes made the speech lapsed or the stock market sank,” and Naomi Bryant Executive Arts Editor a frontrunner for the party’s 2012 feel like it was geared toward a third- Jindal tried to underscore the funda- Emma Bushnell Arts Editors presidential bid. grade class. mental differences between the two Matt DiGirolamo He certainly didn’t help either his “We oppose the national Demo- parties with regard to the economy Catherine Scott personal cause or his party’s cause. cratic view that says the way to — but Obama’s speech was far more Mitchell Geller Assistant Arts Editors Adam Kulewicz His delivery alone was enough to strengthen our country is to increase policy-rich and polished. Josh Zeidel turn off viewers: He sounded inexpe- dependence on government,” Jindal For now, it is clear why Obama rienced, canned and condescending. said. “We believe the way to strength- was the one standing in front of Caryn Horowitz Executive Op-Ed Editor It almost didn’t matter what he had to en our country is to restrain spending Congress while Jindal watched from Rachel Dolin Editorialists say. Compared to the always-smooth in Washington, to empower individu- Baton Rouge, La. 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We all know the answer to that question is yes! Tufts is defi- nitely better than Harvard and now we even have the cold, hard facts to back that up (at least in the realm of recycling). From where, you ask? The results for the first three weeks of Recycle Mania have come in! What’s that? You don’t know what Recycle Mania is? Well, some of you may have noticed the huge, brightly colored scoreboards hanging all over cam- pus. But in case you missed them (or didn’t bother to stop and read them), Recycle Mania is a friendly, 10-week competition held each year between colleges and universities all over the country to see which school is recycling the most. It started on Jan. 23, and I hate to break the news to you guys, but our results for the first three weeks have not been too good. There are many divisions in which a school can compete (and Tufts participates in several), but at Tufts Recycles we really keep track of the results from the most popular two. These are the “Grand Champion” division, which is won by the school that recycles the most in relation to the amount of trash it produces, and the “Per-Capita” division, which measures the amount of recycling produced per person. Out of 157 schools in the Grand Champion division, Tufts was hovering around 40th place for the first two weeks, and though we did climb up to 23rd during week three, we’re still far from the top ten schools. The news is no better in the Per- Capita division. In the first week, we were ranked 16th out of 247, but in the second week we dropped down to No. 23, and now we’re at No. 22. Ouch. We know that it’s only a friendly competition, but really, this is pretty shameful. The good news is that we’re still beat- ing Harvard, as mentioned above (number 80 in the Grand Champion division), as well as Boston University, Boston College and most other Boston-area schools. But we’re currently being beaten by Kalamazoo College, Stanford, Connecticut College and Princeton, to name a few. We all know how environmentally conscious Tufts is supposed to be; we have recycling bins everywhere. Recycling should be second-nature here. We may be lacking some of the crazy eco-friendly infrastructure of a few of the schools we’re competing against that allow them to do things like generate almost no waste (California State University, we know of your tricks!), but we definitely have the capacity to do better. Some of my recycling colleagues think that there may have been some monkey business with the reporting from the other schools during the first few weeks (perhaps they only get their trash picked up every three weeks, enabling them to inflate their initial recycling scores?), but that is actually rather irrelevant because the competition is illuminating something more. Next time you’re passing one of our excessively color- DAILY FILE PHOTO ful Recycle Mania scoreboards, check out the graph in the lower left corner. It shows the tons of trash that our Medford/ them. All these non-recycled items together are bringing our think about. The first one is that disposing of recycling costs Somerville campus produces in a week compared to the recycling rate down and harming the environment. Tufts about half as much as disposing of trash. So every time amount of recycling, and so far, we consistently produce Something I heard recently in relation to Tufts’ environ- we put something recyclable in the trash can, we are raising twice as much trash as recycling. It’s pretty scary to look at. mental tendencies is that if one is grading on a curve, Tufts our tuition by a fraction (as if it’s not high enough already, Of course there are actually some things that can’t be does really well. We are well ahead of the environmental right?). The second thing is that while we have been making recycled (like used tissues, those Styrofoam cups that you curve in general, just as all of you were probably well above little progress in the competition, Harvard has been catching get from Hodgdon, your old socks that have too many holes the grading curve in your high schools. But we all knew that up. And like I said, we all know we’re better than Harvard. in them to keep wearing), but there are way more things one person (or those 22 people) who were so annoyingly We can’t let them get ahead of us. So, with those two things that can be recycled that students consistently throw away ahead of the curve that they beat you, even though you knew in mind, next time you’re holding something and thinking “I (Solo cups, juice/milk cartons, those cardboard things that your stuff. These are the other schools that are beating us know I could recycle this, but the recycling bin is all the way go around hot drinks) because they don’t know they can be right now. But remember when you decided you wanted over there [6 steps away]”, remember this is Recycle Mania. recycled. Then there is a whole category of things that people to do better and started climbing up that curve? We can do Have a little school spirit or environmental spirit and just know can be recycled but that suffer from the unfortunate that. We actually are a very “green” school; we just sometimes recycle it! We got off to a slow start, but we’re going to rock positioning of the user nearer to a trash can than a recycling get lazy. But with the way that being eco-friendly is becom- this thing. bin when he/she finishes with them. This includes alumi- ing trendier lately, more schools are getting in on the green num cans, plastic bottles, newspapers and all those fliers that movement and the curve is rising, meaning we can’t afford to fall off the walls in the wind tunnel. These things don’t get be lazy. And anti-laziness starts with all of us: the students. Christina Kay is a sophomore majoring in peace and jus- recycled because people think it’s too much trouble to recycle So I want to leave you with a few interesting things to tice studies. She is a recycling intern at Tufts Recycles.

Off the Hill | UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA Penmanship given a cursory fare-thee-well b y Ja s o n Ke h e Bennett believes that penmanship is not what we as a society will have lost if cursive is field of study. Daily Trojan necessary to education, that elementary removed from the classroom for good. Finally, penmanship connects us with school students should no longer be forced to First, there are the implicit life lessons in ages past, to simpler times when activi- Unnoticed by the artless masses, the death practice their cursive lettering and no longer learning cursive — lessons in aesthetics, in the ties like letter-writing were still very much of penmanship has come and gone. No head- have to sweat over getting their uppercase virtues of persistence, in control — of which in vogue. It wasn’t so long ago, either. The stone marks her grave, no obituary commem- cursive Q’s exactly right. we would be depriving future students if cur- entries in our parents’ yearbooks were near- orates her passing. Killed quietly, she was, by Without question, the removal of cursive sive were laid permanently to rest. Cursive, ly invariably written in cursive; today, rare is the digital age. from elementary school education would with its quaint curlicues and flourishes, and that entry. This is her eulogy, and it is much deserved. be an unforgivable scandal. Tragically, how- inherent logic and rhythm, is beautiful — Of course, our forefathers wrote in cursive, In last week’s Newsweek, Jessica Bennett, in ever, that scandal is nearly upon us. Bennett, indeed, exquisitely so — and it is one of our too: the Declaration of Independence, Bill her piece “The Curse of Cursive,” wrote, in her Newsweek piece, referenced a 2007 earliest introductions to creating something of Rights, U.S. Constitution — all examples “When I hear people say that penmanship study, writing, “Penmanship was once taught beautiful with the human hand. of fine penmanship. Reading an electronic is dead, my response: It’s about time.” for close to an hour each day; it now war- And even if we abandon cursive later in life, transcription of these historic documents This unforgivable blasphemy against cul- rants less than 15 minutes ... Keyboarding its influence is still there — when we connect just isn’t the same. ture will not be taken lightly — no, it will not has replaced cursive in most schools, and certain letters together, and when, of course, Cursive has personality — a personality — but in the end, it wasn’t Bennett who killed most kids don’t use it when they have the we sign our name. that links writer to word. Computer fonts like penmanship; it was all of us and the digital chance: in 2006, just 15 percent of SAT takers Each person’s handwriting, moreover, Times New Roman sunder that connection. technology to which we so desperately cling. used cursive on the written test.” (That last holds innumerable secrets. The same can- Small wonder that countless famous writ- In her anti-obituary, Bennett has merely percentage obviously does not include the not be said of block lettering, which, because ers today — those few but ardent preservers summarized the popular belief that penman- mandatory cursive section, which is a well- of its simplicity, holds comparatively few. of penmanship — still write their stories by ship, like dial-up Internet access, satellite TV meaning but ultimately futile last-ditch effort When we first learn cursive, we learn a lot hand, and mostly in some sort of cursive. and shoelaces, has lost its relevance, become to keep penmanship alive.) about ourselves. Do we connect our capitals Penmanship is essential. obsolete. In other words, penmanship has Regrettably, very little hope remains that we to our lowercase letters? Are we over-fond of I’m no hypocrite; I practice my cursive become the newest anachronism, yet another will be able to reverse this lamentable trend curlicues? How much do we slant? Does our almost daily. But that, sadly, isn’t enough, for casualty in this so-called digital age to be toward the impending obsolescence of that handwriting reveal certain personality traits penmanship has already died. The least we replaced by the computer and the Internet — once-noble talent: fine penmanship. It is not and idiosyncrasies? can do now is to give her the respect she and their demon-child, e-mail, also known as the intention of this article, therefore, to fore- Yes, in fact, it does. Handwriting analysis deserves: a fine resting place and the occa- the great perpetuator of slipshod English. stall this inevitability, but merely to illustrate — scientifically called graphology — is a real sional flourish of our pens.

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Macroeconomic In Defense of the Opinions on the Obama Administration, the System Current Economy and the Bailouts Failure Can Be Bene cial, Even Necessary Timothy Stratford been dying for years and Survival of the  ttest is the Contributing Writer the government certainly is capitalist motto, not sur- As the economy teeters not helping it. Bailouts pro- vival of those whose mis- on an unsteady ledge, one long an agonizing torture steps get a second chance. Zachary J. Foulk crutches give justi cation must ponder whether the while failures enforce the American markets must Contributing Writer for foreign car companies United States, the shining destruction and renewal of thrive on productivity, in- We  nd ourselves at a to make appeals to their beacon of democracy and a true capitalist society. Re- genuity and a fair play- crossroads, and our choice governments, and in time capitalism, has allowed structurings, bankruptcies, ing  eld. Commitments to could not be more distinct. global trade across indus- itself to abandon one of mergers, and takeovers expanding markets and to After the destruction that tries will begin to suffer. its cornerstones: failure. are valued tools available rewarding successful cor- the  nancial system has We therefore must seek Without failure, oppor- to reinforce the spirit of porate endeavors should brought upon the lives to coordinate our efforts to tunity does not exist from capitalism and opportuni- permanently shove aside of millions of Americans prevent economic nation- the void that failure cre- ty. Obama’s Inauguration a culture that thrives on who have lost their jobs alism at home with efforts ates. Opportunity is what message of: “Our time of unwarranted bonuses, and their homes, we are in other countries. World drives the capitalist sys- standing pat, of protecting loophole mentality and ex- tempted to not only re- trade is already on the de- tem. Failure, regardless narrow interests and put- cessive leverage. Deriva- store these jobs with eco- cline this year for the  rst of size, must be allowed to ting off unpleasant deci- tives serve a vital purpose nomic nationalist policies, time since the early 1980’s, occur for the natural cycle sions – that day has surely in hedging and protection. but to eradicate future jobs and will suffer far more if of capitalist economics to passed,” challenged not They should never be able through intensive regula- governments choose to use function. The term “too big only the political system to put a massive, com- tion and nationalization bailout plans to keep cash to fail” allows for an unfair but also the foundations plex capitalist system at of the banking industry. and industry at home. Na- and irresponsible shield of of our capitalist society. the brink of total collapse. These would be grave mis- tions across Europe have corporate protection that Failure does not come In the 1980s, Wall takes. We would inhibit moved to keep bailout poisons the very essence without pain. The Ameri- Street’s most famed  c- our future growth, which money given to banks from of our capitalist system. can economic system, de- tional character, Gordon should begin to show signs being lent overseas, a pro- Five months ago, former spite its recent suffering, Gekko, claimed, “For lack of towards the end of this vision that will inevitably Treasury Secretary Hank is one of the strongest ever of a better word, greed is year, or the beginning of restrict the effectiveness Paulson pleaded with in existence and must not good.” Buried at the end the next. We would plunge of government lending. Congress to inject immedi- be compromised by a weak of this telling  lm was the ourselves even deeper into We must also eliminate ate TARP funds into our  - mentality favoring tax- more important advice ut- this messy situation, just any sentiment that the nancial system to avert an payer bailouts and  nan- tered by Martin Sheen to as our good friends Reed banking system should be economic depression. The cial “loophole strategies.” his real and  ctional son, Hawley and Willis Smoot nationalized in order to funds were badly needed These loophole strategies Charlie Sheen. “Stop try- managed in 1929, with prevent the entire econo- to purchase the toxic as- are designed to sidestep a ing to beat a system and go increases in tariffs that my from going under even sets that were choking our capitalist network based out and create something.” restricted world trade. We further. Finance has done  nancial system accord- on growth, productiv- Would major bank fail- would relinquish the im- for this country what no ing to Paulson. Paulson ity and entrepreneurship ures add to our current eco- mense gains made by the industry has been able to warned that this was our and instead, strategi- nomic malaise? Perhaps  nancial sector in gen- do over the past several only acceptable course of cally maneuver for mere it would. The bigger pic- eral, an industry that has decades. Millions of jobs action. Once the funds hit short-term pro ts. Mixing ture, however, which most catapulted our national have been created by big the Treasury, the strategy Greenspanian deregula- of the banking and politi- growth in recent years and banks in America’s emer- changed in midstream as tion with newfangled risky cal elite appear allergic to will continue to do so at gence as sole superpower Paulson redirected the derivatives (CDOs, credit most of the time, would be some point in the future. and world leader. The ma- funds directly into the swaps, etc.) and “fool proof” a swarming of healthier We must  rst eradicate jority of the large increases banks’ coffers. Suddenly, quantitative creations a la banks lining up to pick up any inkling of economic in our national productiv- the burning “toxic” house Long Term Capital served the remains of the “too big nationalism. We cannot ity during the past 3 de- requiring an immediate  - a cocktail aimed to soothe to fail” banks. This vulture let feelings for the injus- cades can be attributed to nancial dousing in order to the short-term pro teers. mentality is what kicks tices of lost jobs lead us the contributions of the  - fend off this impending de- However, it in icted the into place the pure capital- to forcefully bring them nancial sector. Innovation pression was not essential. American economic system ist system of winners and back. I am talking mostly has led to immense expan- Ignorance, arrogance and with a long term, leveraged losers – opportunity and about proposed boosts to sion and the development /or ineptitude all rank as hangover laced with de- failure. Acceptance of pain our American car indus- of hedge funds. However, ingredients into Paulson’s structive shortsightedness. and dealing with it leads try, which has suffered at much of America despis- second-guessing. Unfortu- Our banking system to a quicker road to newer the hands of competition es the  nancial sector at nately, a commitment to al- should not be immune to opportunities. Softer land- from Germany and Japan. the moment, though we low for a coexistence of fail- recon guration and failure. ings are always preferable Though it may be painful, owe much of our success ure and opportunity was Major “too big to fail” banks in any economic setting we must be willing to let as a country to its recent not part of Paulson’s me- have withstood the last  ve but once in a great while failing American indus- expansion. Before Presi- andering mind processes. months and all speak of the harder landing must tries run their courses. The dent Obama begins the How can we allow major some type of restructuring. be allowed. The econom- car industry, if propped up process of imposing tight- banks to fail? Yet, how do Some even suggest giving ic landscape warrants a by the government to ap- er regulations, he should we already allow all other back the original toxic as- scorching for two reasons: pease some type of nation- and needs to consider the industries, which all em- set monies that was to to make the opportuni- al sentiment, will forever intricate ties between the ploy countless Americans, keep them from collapsing. ties root deeper and wider be reliant on the crutch of growth of  nance and our to fail that are misman- Whether it was a Paulson and to sear our collective government aide. Not only growth, economically and aged and/or unpro table? misdiagnosis of pending memory for dealing with will the auto industry re- politically, as a country. The magazine industry has doom is for the historians. future economic cycles. main dependent, but such Thursday, February 26, 2009 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y ADVERTISEMENT 13

In Pursuit of Success: The Toyota Trouble A Look at the Japanese Economy , the Global Melt- Attempt to be an Outlier down, and the State of the Auto-Industry Co-Editor in Chief many say will never again the companies that took Contributing Writer around 519,000. The com- Amanda McDavid be like the boom years of bailout money and is cur- Daniela Ramirez pany is struggling to sur- Have you read the nov- the past. We hear that bad rently restricting execu- As the economy and  - vive in what is the United el Outliers by Malcolm economic times can lead tive salaries. Not all is nancial markets continue States’ worst car market Gladwell? Well if not, and to innovation and creativ- lost, however, given that to collapse in the United in 28 years and, in order a spoiler alert here, the ity, that when people are Apple seemed to be a dy- States, other countries to do so, must lay off at basic premise is as follows: pressed to be great, they ing company before it in- around the World simi- least 3,000 Japanese em- if you spend 10,000 hours deliver in a big way. For troduced the iMac and the larly face incredible eco- ployees. However, Toyota’s on something and are in example, the iPod was iPod. Many also say that nomic downturns. Japan, expected $4.9 million loss the necessary circum- introduced in the 2001 the key to business suc- the world’s second larg- this year is not alone. U.S stances to achieve success, recession and the post- cess in these tough times est economy, has been se- General Motors Corp is at you will win big, big as in it note was introduced is entrepreneurship (and verely hit by the rest of the a 27-year low, and Japa- a Bill Gates kind of big. in the recession of 1977. executive salaries are world’s  nancial crises. Ja- nese companies Honda There is, unfortunately, a Yet, in many ways, this still not restricted if their pan, whose economy relies Motor Corp. and Nissan catch. These necessary cir- current recession is dif- businesses did not take heavily on exports, has felt Motor Co. are both expect- cumstances are a lot about ferent. As of February 22, bailout money, though the blow in the decrease ed to be cutting production having the right environ- the US national debt is taxes are being raised in in demand more than any and laying off workers in ment, and unfortunately, $10,813,282,475,877.83. the top income bracket other nation in the world. the next coming months. you, as an individual, Even with correcting for from 35% to over 39%). As exports of electronics Japanese Prime Min- cannot control the entire- in ation, the national debt Furthermore, Obama like televisions and auto- ister Taro Aso has shown ty of your environment, has quadrupled since 1980 plans to halve the national mobiles have plummeted, extreme concern over the meaning much of success and is only continuing to de cit by 2013, which will Japan’s Gross Domestic loss of jobs and the con- stems from being lucky, increase. With the bail- at least work towards de- Product (GDP) fell for yet tinuous decrease in house- basically being in the right out plan in full swing, the creasing the looming US another quarter. Its econ- hold spending. He pro- place at the right time. question that remains to national debt. On the other omy has shrunk at a rate posed a solution through For instance, many be answered is who is go- hand, Obama is reducing of 12.7% and the recession a $111 billion stimulus make it sound as though ing to pay that debt? And the national de cit from that has been in place since package, similar to the Bill Gates was born to be for you personally, how is $1.3 trillion to $533 bil- November 2007 seems one being exercised in the successful and very few it going to affect your abil- lion. This still means that to have no end in sight. United States. However, discuss the details of how ity to be an outlier (if you the US national debt will Bad news continues to the Japanese parliament he became such a success. actually wish to be one)? continue to increase over arise throughout different rejected the proposal. The In fact, he bene ted from Well, if you wished to time, and it again raises industries in Japan and G7 meeting in Rome this some very special circum- be an outlier working in the larger issue of who will other East Asian states. week seems to be a source stances, he attended a  nance, you might be too pay off this debt. Many say This week, Toyota Motor of comfort, as its members high school that remark- late. Just as in Outliers that the generation enter- Corp, Japan’s largest car- promised to work toward ably had a computer club there was a certain time to ing the workforce is who maker, announced that the restoration of public in 1968 and he had ac- make your fortune in busi- will pay, meaning all cur- their production would con dence in World mar- cess to the University of ness or software program- rent Tufts students. With suffer a drastic cut of 54% kets, which is something Washington’s computer ming based on when you credit card debt and faulty for the next quarter alone that they believe will bring center for unlimited time, were born (in the 1830s mortgages looming over from the current 1.13 about an improved and leading to experience in and around 1955, respec- the heads of Americans, million units per year to healthier global economy. programming that hardly tively), you might have just many of which contribut- anyone would have had been born too late to take ed to the current  nancial available at that time. advantage of the booming bleakness, it leads to the Now you might ask your- Wall Street of the 1990s. question of when the US self, how does this relate to Moreover, even if you do national debt is  nally go- the current economic envi- manage to be an outlier, ing to affect Americans in ronment? 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Ice Hockey Tufts to face top-seeded Amherst in NESCAC Tournament

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It has been exactly four years to the day since the ice hockey team last played in the NESCAC Tournament. That will all change this Saturday when the Jumbos take on top- seeded Amherst, finally making it back to the playoffs after what could turn into the first of many successful seasons for the Jumbos. After a decidedly streaky season, Tufts finally clinched the last remaining spot in the NESCAC Tournament last weekend with a 4-2 win over UMass Boston. With a 3-2 over- time win the next day at Babson, the Jumbos improved to 11-11-2 on the season and 3-0-1 in their last four games, establishing their first win streak since a five-game run that ended in early January. They picked the perfect time to get hot, as their first-round opponent will be nothing short of formidable. As the top seed in the NESCAC and the nation’s No. 6 team, the Amherst Lord Jeffs are a force. Amherst won 10 straight games, including a crucial 4-3 win over Middlebury last Friday to claim the conference title. “Amherst is one of the five best teams in the country in my mind,” coach Brian Murphy said. “They play the game very well, and their power play is [nearly] the best in the conference.” The power play ranks second in the NESCAC, but with a 25.6 percent suc- cess rate, the Jeffs’ extra-man unit is just one-tenth of a point behind Middlebury’s. Coupled with the top penalty kill unit in the league, their special teams give the Jeffs a clear statistical advantage over the Jumbos, who slot into fifth and sixth in those departments, respectively. “We have to stay out of the penalty box because Amherst has one of the best power plays in the league,” freshman goal-scoring leader Nick Resor said. “We need to focus Alexandra Dennett/TUFTS DAILY on some defensive things, but the offense is Sophomore Dylan Cooper and the Jumbos will head to the NESCAC Tournament for the first time in four years, taking on first-seeded really starting to play.” Amherst on Saturday. One area in which the Jumbos match up well with the Jeffs is goaltending. ie,” sophomore points leader Tom Derosa Brendan Powers, only have nine goals apiece up for the playoffs,” Barchard said. “Amherst Amherst’s platoon of sophomores Cole added. “It takes so much pressure off every- this season. The Jeffs do, however, have one of is a very good team and we just have to play Anderson and Jonathan Larose has been stel- one else.” the best defensemen in all of Div. III roaming hard. It’s just another hockey game.” lar in net, with the two topping the NESCAC With the fourth-best scoring offense and the blue line in senior Jeff Landers. Landers has Whether the odds are for or against them, ranks in save percentage with a .954 and a No. 1 scoring defense in the NESCAC, the been named as a finalist for the Joe Concannon the Jumbos are mentally prepared for the .946, respectively. But Tufts freshman goalie Jeffs are a serious offensive threat, so the Award, which is awarded to the best American- challenge. The team has never made it to the Scott Barchard is not far behind, and his .926 onus to perform will fall heavily on Barchard born hockey player in Div II/III. NESCAC semifinals, and the Jumbos haven’t save percentage has earned him fourth in the and the Jumbos’ defense. Despite the outstanding season that the beaten Amherst since the 2004-05 season, league. That’s not to mention his single-season The Jumbos will be looking to scoring Jeffs have had, going 18-4-1 and 16-2-1 in the but just being in the playoffs and finding record-setting 812 saves, 112 of which came in leaders Resor and Derosa for an offensive NESCAC, the Jumbos are not intimidated. themselves on a hot streak may give them all the Jumbos’ two wins this past weekend. burst. With 16 and 15 goals apiece, Resor and “We feel like we could definitely beat the momentum they need. “[Barchard] gives us a lot of confidence, Derosa are the third- and fourth-best scorers them,” Derosa said. “As long as we play good “We’re picking up at the right time,” junior and it’s just so nice knowing that even if we in the league, respectively. defense … We know our jobs and what we co-captain Dave Antonelli said. “It’s the play- give up 50 shots, we still have a good chance Fortunately for Tufts, Amherst’s top offen- need to do.” offs, and we’re excited.” to win,” Resor said. sive weapons are not as potent, and their top “The real key will be a hard, consistent “We don’t need motivation at this point,” “It’s always awesome to have a great goal- goal scorers, freshman Mark Colp and senior week of practice and getting everyone rested Murphy said. “We’re ready to go.”

Inside Pro Cycling Leipheimer wins Amgen Tour in not-so-sunny California

b y Ev a n Co o p e r finishing behind Team Saxo Bank’s ing around, and fans got to see who the proceedings, and Stages 3 through Daily Editorial Board Olympic time-trial champion Fabian was really there to race. The simple 5 all came down to sprint finishes — Cancellara (Switzerland) by a mere 1.2 answer: Levi Leipheimer. two of which were won by Columbia- While many believe that drea- seconds. After the peloton rode over the Highroad’s ace Mark Cavendish (Great ry weather does not exist in sunny The next day proved both exciting Golden Gate Bridge, a number of Britain) — and the GC remained California, anyone who watched the and somewhat controversial, throwing attacks led to the day’s break making unchanged. 2009 Amgen Tour of California (AToC) Leipheimer and his Astana team into its way up the road and establish- It was not until the Stage 6 Solvang needed no further proof. a bit of a last-minute panic. On day ing a five-minute lead. By the time time trial that Leipheimer was threat- With the most stacked start list in one of the cold and rain, Rock Racing’s they reached the day’s final and most ened again, but he proved once more the event’s five-year history and a Francisco Mancebo went clear from crucial climb up Bonny Doon Road, that he simply could not be beaten. revamped course that promised to be the gun, beginning what was quite an elite chase group containing most Leipheimer took the 15-mile stage with incredibly selective, the AToC needed possibly the most courageous ride of of the race favorites had established a blazing time of 30:39, eight seconds no help from Mother Nature to prove a the entire Tour. Mancebo was off the itself behind Leipheimer. It was here better than American David Zabriskie difficult race. But it got it anyway. The front for the entirety of the 107.6-mile that he proved why he is the king of (USA, Garmin-Slipstream) and seven combination of three successive days stage, dropping his mid-race break- California. seconds better than his own course of cold and rain and the sheer amount away companions and then out-kick- With just over 20 kilometers to go, record. With a 36-second lead in the of climbing included on nearly every ing two last-minute companions to Leipheimer put in a massive attack that overall standings, Leipheimer had all stage proved too much for much of the earn the stage and the leader’s jersey. brought him right up to the remnants the cushion he would need to retain peloton, as only 84 of the original 136 Meanwhile, a lack of communica- of the break. A few of the remaining the golden jersey all the way to the riders who started the prologue made tion between the race directors and escapees briefly tried to hold his wheel, final finish line in Escondido. it to the finish line in Escondido nine the field created some confusion that but ultimately only Tom Peterson (USA, Although undeniably exciting, the days later. But one rider never seemed led to the peloton beginning its chase a Garmin-Slipstream) was able to hold 2009 AToC offered few great surprises. to be in trouble. little later than planned and much too on. With Leipheimer motoring, the two Leipheimer was expected to perform, California native and two-time late to catch Mancebo’s break. But with of them rode clear of the rest of the and he did, dominating the competi- defending champion Levi Leipheimer some hard work from the Astana boys, field and crossed the line 21 seconds tion. The course was supposed to be scored the hat trick, claiming his third Mancebo’s lead was kept to a manage- ahead, with Peterson taking the stage challenging and thrilling, and it was golden jersey in dominating style. able 1:07 at the end of the day. win and Leipheimer the golden jersey. — the final two days were each marked Leipheimer got off to an impressive On Stage 2, the General Classification Over the next three days, Leipheimer’s start by taking second in the prologue, (GC) contenders were no longer play- Astana squad kept a watchful eye on see CYCLING, page 17 16 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports Thursday, February 26, 2009

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Men’s Squash David Heck | The Sauce Jumbos storm back, make run at CSA Championships Welcome b y Tim Ju d s o n Daily Editorial Board back,

The men’s squash team may not have Junior had a dramatic season brimming with upsets over higher-seeded teams, but here’s very little loyalty left in sports the Jumbos refused to write it off as a these days — not exactly a shock- “rebuilding year.” ing revelation, I know. The thing is, “If you just sit back on the couch and it’s not just teams and it’s not just say it’s a rebuilding year, you put less pres- playersT that lack fidelity; it’s everybody. sure on the team,” coach Doug Eng said. Just look at recent events. “But I don’t believe in rebuilding years. Marvin Harrison, a lifetime member of Instead, we said, ‘Let’s try to reach the the Indianapolis Colts, recently asked for same place as last year.’ That is a much his release from the team at age 36. Garret bigger challenge and it’s what we worked Anderson and the Angels spent 15 years towards this season.” together, but now both have moved on After the team lost four of its top five to different things. The Braves, who had players from last season, the ranking seen Greg Maddux and Tom Glavine skip committee and various coaches counted town in previous offseasons, low-balled the Jumbos out. And in the beginning of franchise icon John Smoltz because he’s the season, it looked like the speculation James Choca/Tufts Daily had injury problems, and Smoltz, in turn, might be right, as Tufts dropped five of its Senior tri-captain Brian Rassel, pictured above, and fellow senior captains Chris Martin and left the only team he’s ever known for a first six matches by scores of 9-0. Josh Levinson made an impact on the lower tier of the team’s ladder, going a combined few million bucks — chump change com- After entering the holiday break with 18-3 in the final two months of the season. pared to what he’s earned over the course a disappointing 2-5 record, the Jumbos of his 20 years in the big leagues. rebounded, going 5-2 in January, includ- being down 2-1. against Conn. College and victories over So, with this being the current state ing a big win over Denison on Jan. 24, “Against Denison, we knew it would be Northeastern and Wesleyan to go into of sports — franchises making pure, as they edged out the Big Red 5-4 with so hard to win a match at the top four, but February having won five of their last six. unemotional, calculating “business” wins from the Nos. 6-9 spots on the Tufts [Rind] came back and won in the [fifth] Although February included a tough decisions only and players being roughly ladder. The fifth point came from an and that really helped us turn the corner,” schedule, the Jumbos did not back down equivalent to hired guns (ahem, Manny incredible five-game victory by sopho- Eng said. Ramirez) — forgive me for being excited more Ben Rind, who came back from The Jumbos then added two wins see MEN’S SQUASH, page 18 that Ken Griffey, Jr. has decided to return to the team with which he originally became famous, the Seattle Mariners. You don’t have to be a sports fan to realize how thrilling and exceptional it Aside from weather conditions, AtoC goes according to plan is for something like this to happen. It would be like Shaq and Kobe reuniting CYCLING teammate Leipheimer in helping him weather is clearer and more options in Los Angeles. Or Will Ferrell returning continued from page 15 secure the win — though his seventh for courses are available, including to Saturday Night Live. Or Simon and by major successful breakaways, and place overall at 1:46 back was no small significantly more climbing that will Garfunkel teaming up again. only half the field finished the race. feat. But then again, what else did we make the race more like a European It reminds me of when Tino Martinez One of the few notables was Floyd expect from the seven-time Tour de Grand Tour. Could the Amgen Tour of came back to New York on a one-year Landis, whose return to professional France champion? Predictable. California someday join the ranks of contract in 2005. I was ecstatic when racing after a two-year doping ban was With the 2009 edition over and done the other big three? Could it be extend- the Yanks brought back the Bam-Tino decidedly disappointing with a 23rd- with, we now only have 2010 to look ed to two or even three weeks long? The because he was a remnant of the glory place finish. Even Lance Armstrong’s forward to. Rumors have already begun answers remain to be seen, but one days, but Griffey returning to Seattle is performance was no great shock, as to mill about the possibility of moving thing is for certain: Levi Leipheimer about 100 times more monumental; I he displayed perfect loyalty to his the race later into the year, when the will be there to stake his claim again. can’t even imagine what it’s like to be a Mariners fan right now. Of course, not everybody agrees that this was a good move by the Mariners. Three fencers Some think that general manager Jack Zduriencik, who said he was going to recognized by take the nostalgia out of the decision- making when asked about Griffey earlier Northeast Fencing this year, clearly did not do so. The critics will say that Griffey is taking away at-bats Conference from younger players on a rebuilding team, and the sabermetricians will tell you that he’s been declining for years and After cementing a sixth-place is only going to get worse. team finish at the New England But these people are overblowing the Women’s Intercollegiate Fencing situation. The Mariners have plenty of Association’s (NEWIFA) New roster spots available — right now, Endy England Championships over Chavez would be starting in the outfield the weekend, three Jumbos and Russell Branyan or Mike Sweeney received All-Conference honors. would see most of the action at first Senior foilist Christine Lee was base, so don’t tell me Griffey’s going to named one of nine First-Team con- be stealing at-bats from the kids. And ference All-Stars. Lee compiled while I have all the respect in the world a 30-6 record this season, high- for stats and PECOTA projections, I think lighted by a 3-0 record against there’s also value in, you know, actually Brown, who received national watching the game from time to time. votes in the latest conference pole. And when I watched Griffey last year, it Sophomore epeeists Coryn Wolk was pretty clear what his problem was: and Georgia Ranes were also rec- He could still hit a breaking ball left over ognized, earning spots on the the plate, but he just couldn’t turn on an All-Conference second team. The inside fastball. Then, it was later revealed @<*(5U6; classmates shared sparkling 27-9 that he’d been playing with a hamstring records over the course of the injury all year. Hmm, do you think that 30=,5 season, with Ranes stepping up in might’ve affected his ability to catch up @<*(5U6; place of junior Amani Smathers, to a heater? who is currently abroad. In the I’m not saying Griffey’s going to turn first meet of the season, Wolk into the player he used to be with the 9(4,556V+3L: 30=,5 picked up two victories against Mariners, but I don’t think it’s outrageous national No. 4 Harvard. Meanwhile, to expect a bit of a bounce-back. And (365, Ranes had the strongest record of even if he doesn’t, he’s signed to a one- 9(4,556V+3L: any Tufts fencer at New England year, $2 million contract — not exactly a Championships with an 11-3 record. big risk. The Tufts fencing team currently For a team and a player that didn’t have (365, holds a 6-15 record, though the much to look forward to this year, this Jumbos did beat out nine other teams signing makes sense. And while it will in last weekend’s Championships. probably turn out to be forgettable by Lee, Wolk and Ranes have all mid-season, maybe, just maybe, Griffey qualified for NCAA Regionals, to can recapture that magical swing that be held March 5. Lee holds the made him a demigod in the ’90s and the best chance to advance, as she Mariners can make a run at the playoffs is seeded in the top 20, though in a weak division. Either way, Seattle only eight qualify for the NCAA fans and baseball fans in general have Championships. something genuine to be excited about. And in the era of steroids and player- mercenaries, I think that’s a good thing. —by Jeremy Greenhouse

David Heck is a junior majoring in phi- ELM @ DAVIS SQUARE losophy. He can be reached at David.Heck@ tufts.edu. 18 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports Thursday, February 26, 2009

Games of the Week Some gym renovations looking back (FEB. 23) | nets 98, sixers 96 on hold during Monday night’s matchup between two struggling teams — the New Jersey Nets and the Philadelphia 76ers — proved to be anything but dull. economic crisis The Nets’ Devin Harris singlehandedly ended his team’s five-game losing streak with a 47-foot heave of the basketball as time expired that hit nothing but net. After several While renovations to Cousens minutes of deliberation, the officiating crew decided that the shot was good, resulting Gymnasium are scheduled to begin in in an exuberant celebration by Harris at the center of the court as well as a slew of high March, economic woes continue to delay fives from head coach Lawrence Frank. the remaining phases of the plan to Harris was by far the Nets’ top player, even without the heroic shot to win the game, revamp Tufts’ athletics facilities. as he put up 39 points on an 11-for-22 effort from the floor as well as two rebounds Nearly a year and a half since University and eight assists. President Lawrence Bacow announced Harris’ final three-pointer was actually his second attempt at that shot. With a sec- that a $10 million donation by Steve Tisch ond left on the clock and his team down by a point, Harris went to toss up a shot (A ‘71) would spur a wholesale expansion from behind the halfcourt line but was stuffed by 76ers forward Andre Iguodala. and renovation of athletics facilities on Unfortunately for Iguodala and the Sixers, the original shot that was broken up landed campus, no timetable has been set for right back in Harris’ hands, and in a swift motion, Harris put the ball right back up in when construction will begin on several the air in less than a second. It went in. key components of the project. Included MCT amongst them are an expanded fitness center to be named in Tisch’s honor, an international-sized squash court and a looking ahead (feb. 28) | women’s basketball vs. Amherst — Nescac semifinal brand-new swimming pool. Athletics Director Bill Gehling attributes The last time the women’s basketball team reached the final four of the NESCAC the construction delays to the worldwide Tournament, the road to the final went through Amherst — literally. The Jumbos economic downturn, which has put all downed Wesleyan, 67-50, on March 2, 2008 at Amherst’s LeFrak Gym before falling to the university’s capital projects on hold. the host Lord Jeffs in the finals the following day. “If anyone had a crystal ball to tell This time, the Jumbos will have to get through Amherst again. In Maine. you when the economy is going to turn Again the Jumbos got past Wesleyan, beating the Cardinals 71-57 in the opening around, they’d have a better sense of round last weekend, and now they will take on Amherst in the No. 2-versus-No. 3 how long it might take to get started,” matchup as both teams travel to visit No. 1 Bowdoin. The Lord Jeffs have won the last he said. “It’s really almost entirely depen- three matchups with the Jumbos by an average of under five points, and their young dent upon the economy getting itself talent has come on strong recently, as sophomore Jaci Daigneault won back-to-back straightened out.” NESCAC Player of the Week honors on the heels of classmate Sarah Leyman’s win. “We certainly intend to still get it Tufts reached the NESCAC semifinal game with a balanced attack from its starting done,” Gehling continued. “Hopefully, five, as all Jumbo starters scored at least eight points in the win over the Cardinals. we’re not going to put it off too long.” Amherst, meanwhile, annihilated Colby in the opening round, building up an early According to Director of Advancement 45-16 advantage and emptying the bench. Daigneault finished with 22 points and Communications and Donor Relations Alexandra Dennett/Tufts Daily freshman guard Kim Fiorentino added 12 as the Jeffs rolled, 77-36. Christine Sanni, the university has, to date, raised $17.2 million of the $54 million needed to cover the costs of the construction project. The entirety of the Tisch donation plus an extra $5.7 million Jumbo captains help team at the bottom of the lineup will cover both the cost of the Cousens renovation as well as a portion the funds MEN’S SQUASH “Bowdoin was a team that supposedly we three crucial wins that kept the Jumbos needed to double the current fitness continued from page 17 shouldn’t be competing against. We are in contention with Bowdoin in the final space in the next phase of construc- and ended the season with a respect- way below these other teams in skill level match of the year and the 6-through-9 tion. An additional $1.5 million has been able performance in the College Squash and still competing.” sweep that boosted the Jumbos to victory raised for the third phase of the project, Association (CSA) Team Championships The Jumbos attributed their ability over Denison in January. which would build a replacement for the to finish at 9-12 overall. The run was high- to compete with higher-ranked teams, Tufts also benefited from the tenacious decades-old Hamilton Pool. lighted by Tufts stunning No. 19 Hamilton especially toward the end of the season, play of junior Zach Bradley, who pulled The university’s goal is to raise the in the first round, 6-3, before coming just to fitness and a will to succeed. off two four-set comebacks in two days remaining 68 percent of the construction a few points short from a similar result “We knew if we were fitter that we against both Hamilton and Bowdoin. costs by 2011, Sanni wrote in an e-mail. against the No. 18 Bowdoin Polar Bears in would be able to outlast our opponents “Zach Bradley has pushed really, real- “We have made significant progress the semifinals. in a lot of close matches,” Levinson said. ly hard,” Levinson said. “His focus and towards the fundraising, but it’s just a Despite the loss, the Jumbos felt that “Sprints and strength training definitely improvement was excellent. He had a matter of when we get to the point their performance was a commendable helped the team, and our mental focus huge transformation this season.” where the university is comfortable mov- one. and attitude got better. Because of that, Also stellar was the play of No. 1 sopho- ing forward,” Gehling said. “That’s been “It’s tough to enjoy a loss, especially we’re able to hang with teams that a few more Alex Gross, who had to play incred- delayed a little bit because of the eco- when we were so close,” senior tri-cap- weeks before stomped on us.” ibly skilled opponents all season but nomic crisis that we’re in. That clearly tain Josh Levinson said. “But with that Multiple Jumbos stepped up down the clawed out wins on his way to qualifying affects a lot of things in the short term — said, Bowdoin beat us down pretty badly stretch, including the three senior tri-cap- for the CSA Individual Championships, to your ability to raise funds, but also your earlier this semester. To be able to have tains, Levinson, Chris Martin and Brian be held this weekend. ability to borrow money. Both impact that much of an improvement was unbe- Rassel, none of whom started last year. “Gross had some really tough match- whether any university would be com- lievable. The amount of effort put in from The group slotted into the bottom third of es over the weekend, but he played fortable moving forward with a construc- everyone was really incredible. I would the roster, and as the season progressed, the best squash I have ever seen him tion project.” say it’s the best loss I’ve ever had.” did so quite successfully. In the last two play,” Levinson said. “He has helped “I have never been more proud of months of the season, the trio went 18-3 lead the team with skill and overall per- —by Sapna Bansil a team that lost a match,” Eng added. in matches that Tufts won, including the formance.”

StatISTICS | Standings SCHEDULE | Feb. 26 - Mar. 2

THU FRI SAT SUN MON Men's Basketball Women's Basketball Ice Hockey (9-15, 1-8 NESCAC) (21-3, 7-2 NESCAC) (11-11-2, 7-10-2 NESCAC/ECAC East) Men’s Basketball NESCAC OVERALL NESCAC OVERALL NESCAC OVERALL W L T W L T W L W L W L W L Amherst 16 2 1 18 4 1 Women’s NESCAC Middlebury 8 1 22 3 Bowdoin 8 1 21 4 Tournament Middlebury 14 4 1 17 6 1 Basketball Amherst 7 2 20 5 Amherst 8 1 24 1 at Bowdoin Williams 12 5 2 14 8 2 Williams 6 3 17 8 Tufts 7 2 21 3 Trinity 12 7 0 15 8 0 Colby 6 3 17 8 Bates 5 4 16 9 NESCAC Conn. Coll. 9 7 3 13 8 3 Bowdoin 5 4 17 8 Trinity 4 5 17 7 Ice Hockey Tournament Bowdoin 8 9 2 11 11 2 Bates 4 5 13 12 Wesleyan 4 5 12 11 at Amherst Colby 4 5 13 12 Hamilton 8 11 0 9 14 1 Trinity 4 5 9 15 Men’s Tufts 7 10 2 11 11 2 NESCAC NESCAC NESCAC Conn. Coll. 2 7 13 12 Williams 3 6 8 17 Swimming and Championships Championships Championships Wesleyan 4 13 2 4 17 2 Wesleyan 2 7 7 17 Middlebury 2 7 8 15 Diving at Wesleyan at Wesleyan at Wesleyan Colby 4 13 2 6 15 3 Tufts 1 8 9 15 Conn. Coll. 0 9 8 16 Individual Statistics Individual Statistics Individual Statistics Women’s G A Pts. Swimming and PPG RPG APG PPG RPG APG Tom Derosa 15 13 28 Diving Julia Baily 13.4 8.0 1.0 Jon Pierce 21.7 8.7 1.3 Nick Resor 16 11 27 Colleen Hart 12.1 4.1 4.5 Open New Open New Dave Beyel 13.4 4.5 1.3 Dylan Cooper 5 16 21 Men’s Indoor K. Tausanovitch 9.9 6.4 1.2 England England Aaron Gallant 11.8 3.1 1.6 Mike Vitale 4 9 13 Track and Field Championships Championships Kim Moynihan 9.7 4.5 2.1 Matt Galvin 5.0 2.3 4.2 Andy Davis 4 8 12 at BU at BU Casey Sullivan 7.4 3.0 1.6 Tom Selby 5.0 5.1 0.9 Evan Story 6 4 10 Rachel Figaro 6.8 5.8 0.9 Women’s Open New Open New Dan Cook 4.3 1.9 0.7 Doug Wilson 3 6 9 Vanessa Miller 2.9 3.4 2.0 Indoor Track England England A. Quezada 3.8 1.4 2.3 Matt Amico 1 8 9 T. Kornegay 2.9 1.3 1.1 and Field Championships Championships James Long 3.8 3.7 0.3 Phil Clark 0 8 8 Lindsay Weiner 2.7 0.7 0.5 at BU at BU Reed Morgan 3.3 1.3 1.2 Lindsay Walker 3 4 7 Katie Puishys 2.4 1.7 0.2 Sam Mason 2.5 2.8 0.7 Team 70 106 176 Kate Barnosky 1.2 0.5 0.7 Men’s CSA Individual CSA Individual CSA Individual Bryan Lowry 1.9 1.4 0.1 Championships Championships Championships Stacy Filocco 1.0 0.4 0.5 Squash Peter Saba 1.0 1.0 0.2 Goalkeeping S GA S % at Williams at Williams at Williams Katie Wholey 1.0 0.5 0.3 Max Cassidy 0.7 1.2 0.1 Scott Barchard 812 65 .926 Jay McNamara 55 9 .859 Team 70.6 43.0 15.7 Women’s CSA Individual CSA Individual CSA Individual Team 74.2 39.3 12.9 Team 872 79 .917 Squash Championships Championships Championships at Williams at Williams at Williams Thursday, February 26, 2009 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports 19

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COUSENS GYM bished. On the exterior of the building, a permits for the renovation before the sixth opponent’s gym,” she said. “It’s hard to go continued from page 1 handicapped-accessible ramp will be built edition expired. from one court to the other. We’ll be excited “There haven’t been really any major to the right of the stairs, which are also “Since everything was secured and we to be able to have a regulation court, and Renovationrenovations to the athletics effort plan at Tufts receivingwill aattempt facelift. to preservewere ready to goCousens forward, it was really Gym’s impor- they’re old-school doing some renovations charm to the whole for decades, so everybody just believes that While other phases of the plan to over- tant that we get it done under the sixth edi- Cousens facility. We’re excited about that and improving athletics is absolutely a priority,” haul Tufts’ athletics facilities — which also tion because that’s what the architectural the chance to hopefully host NCAAs some- Trustee Secretary Linda Dixon said. “The includes the expansion of the fitness center plans were drawn under,” Troville said. “If time down the road.” trustees just feel that it’s way overdue to as well as the construction of international- we were to not get our permits on time, But the benefits of holding postseason improve athletics at Tufts. They’re very much sized squash courts and a state-of-the-art then we would have to revisit the architec- events on campus will reach more than just in favor of it.” swimming pool — are on hold amidst the tural drawings and the whole process all over the university’s two basketball programs. Alhough Tufts will not host any more basket- current economic downturn, the Cousens again, which would have cost us double the “I think hosting NCAA Tournament ball games this season — the last game at the renovation will proceed over the com- amount of money because we would have games are very, very exciting events on cam- existing Cousens Gym was played on Saturday, ing months for two reasons, according to had to redesign everything.” pus,” Gehling said. “They tend to draw large a 71-57 victory by the women’s basketball team Athletics Director Bill Gehling. The most significant outcome achieved crowds and really build spirit. I think in the in the first round of the NESCAC Tournament First, it was decidedly cheaper compared from the Cousens renovation will be the wid- cases where we’ve had those opportunities — renovations will not commence until after to other major components of the proj- ening of the basketball court to meet NCAA — in recent years, we had it with field hock- the final games on the Div. III basketball calen- ect, expediting the process of securing the standards. In its current state, the court mea- ey, men’s lacrosse, women’s soccer, softball, dar take place on March 21. appropriate funding. sures 86 feet long, eight feet too short of to name a few — they tend to be the type of According to Assistant Athletics “It was not necessarily that this piece what the NCAA deems regulation-size. As a events that draw the community together.” Director for Facilities/Fields and Game was a higher priority than other pieces; it result, Tufts has never been eligible to host The mechanics of the renovation will Management Tim Troville, this timeline had to do with the fact that this piece was NCAA Tournament games, something that involve rotating the existing court 90 degrees was devised so that the women’s basket- much less expensive,” Gehling said. “For has forced both the men’s and women’s bas- so that it runs parallel to College Avenue. To ball team, which is still alive in the confer- example, expanding the fitness center was ketball teams to travel in situations where make room, roughly five rows of the existing ence tournament and is likely to receive an extremely expensive piece, and so even if they might have otherwise earned a home concrete and wood seating will be removed a bid to the NCAA Tournament, can con- we wanted to do that first, we didn’t have the postseason game. from either side of the court and replaced tinue practicing in Cousens Gym for the money to do it.” Upon gaining an NCAA Tournament berth by collapsible bleacher seating in the areas remainder of its season. “The fact is they had the money in hand for during the 1994-95 season, for instance, the where the two baskets are currently situated, Troville added that while Aug. 15 is “a soft this piece of the project, and this was the only third-seeded men’s basketball team was sup- according to Troville. end date,” he is confident that the renova- piece of project that they had the money in posed to have home-court advantage in its Approximately three rows of the existing tion will be completed ahead of the start of hand to go forward with,” Gehling continued. first-round matchup against sixth-seeded seating — a trademark feature of a facility the fall 2009 sports season, during which The university has raised $15.7 million Salem State. But Cousens’ size issues moved that was originally constructed in 1931 — will time the volleyball team will use Cousens to cover the costs of the Cousens renova- the game to a neutral site in Waltham, Mass., remain in place, a move that will create a fan Gym for its practices and home games. “It’s tion and parts of future improvements to where the Jumbos suffered an 86-80 upset section situated about 10 feet above floor a pretty aggressive timeline, but we’re pretty the fitness center, Director of Advancement loss to the Vikings. level behind each of the baskets, Troville said. confident that the construction company Communications and Donor Relations Last year, the women’s basketball team The decision is one of the measures taken to can meet that timeframe,” Troville said. “We Christine Sanni said in an e-mail. Of those — the only squad in its four-team regional ensure that the renovation doesn’t tamper really wanted to make sure we got the proj- funds, $10 million came from a donation to be ranked in the D3hoops.com Top 25 with Cousens’ famous old-school ambiance. ect finished prior to classes beginning and made by Steve Tisch (A ’71) in 2007, while an poll — also could have conceivably hosted “We all share a love for the historic nature also to not affect the volleyball schedule. We additional $5 million was raised by members first- and second-round tournament games. of Cousens Gym,” Gehling said. “Our goal in want to make sure our team has adequate of the Board of Overseers for Athletics. Ineligible to do so, however, the Jumbos doing this is to do it in a way that creates a preseason training time as well as to not In addition to having the necessary financ- instead were forced to take a four-hour bus regulation-size basketball court, which we affect their competition schedule.” es on hand, the university’s decision to move ride to Newburgh, N.Y. and play in front of a don’t have right now, without losing the key The renovation will include improve- forward with the basketball court renovation decidedly partisan crowd on the campus of feel of Cousens Gym. For me, the key feel ments to other parts of the Cousens com- also stems from changes to the building Mount St. Mary College. of Cousens Gym has to do with those stairs plex besides the court rotation, according code system in Massachusetts, according to Among those most directly impacted by going up and down the wall on one side and to Troville. A brand-new sound system will Gehling and Troville. While the design plans Cousens’ smaller size, women’s basketball the arches on the other side, and all of that be installed to create “a significant upgrade for the renovation were conceived under the coach Carla Berube welcomed the univer- is going to remain. We’re going to be losing for the entertainment value.” Furthermore, sixth edition of the Basic Building Code, the sity’s decision to — quite literally — even the most of those seats, but not all of them, so as part of a plan to modernize the facility’s state’s Department of Public Safety recently playing field. we’ll at least still have some of that look … It’s lobby, both the basketball coaches’ offices as updated to a seventh edition. The change “Even in the regular season, we notice going to feel very much the same, but it will well as the public bathrooms will be refur- necessitated that the university acquire the a difference in the court when we go to an feel probably a little bit more modern.” 20 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Advertisement Thursday, February 26, 2009 UPDATE The Tufts Student Fund

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