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Snow Read It First 36/18 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LXVII, NUMBER 39 Wednesday, March 26, 2014 TUFTSDAILY.COM Jessica Wilson to receive Wendell Phillips Memorial Scholarship b y Je i -Je i Ta n “It’s an absolutely incred- rights and labor reforms. Daily Editorial Board ible opportunity and I’m really The selection process began privileged to be able to speak on last semester when the Tufts The Committee on Student behalf of the class,” Wilson said. community was invited to nom- Life (CSL) recently selected “I remember when I received the inate students for the award. senior Jessica Wilson as the phone call. I was in the [Mayer] Nominations typically come recipient of this year’s Wendell Campus Center, and I screamed from professors selecting their Phillips Memorial Scholarship. out loud. I got so excited.” advisees, Couch said. The annual award recognizes According to CSL faculty co- “A nomination is just a one junior or senior who will be chair and computer science strong suggestion to apply,” he the only student speaker at the professor Alva Couch, the said. “There are usually a large Baccalaureate ceremony during scholarship was established number of nominations but commencement in May, CSL in 1896 in honor of Wendell [there were] less applications student co-chair Haydn Forrest Phillips, a preacher and ora- because it takes time to fill out told the Daily in an email. He tor who had dedicated him- an application.” explained that Wilson will also self to the abolition of slavery CSL received seven scholar- receive a cash prize as part of and later worked for African- her award. American rights, women’s see WILSON, page 2

Justin Rheingold / The Tufts Daily Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley discussed her policy positions with Tufts students yesterday as she campaigns for the demo- cratic gubernatorial nomination. Wilson fellow discusses women’s Mass. Atty. General rights and U.S. foreign policy b y Ju s t i n Rh e i n g o l d with a group of faculty ... and Eichenberg explained that Coakley speaks at Tufts Daily Editorial Board we decided to bring in several he experienced difficulty find- speakers.” ing a scholar who focused on b y Da n i e l Bo t t i n o campaign for governor. One Woodrow Wilson Center Gender issues are a growing women’s rights as a U.S. for- Daily Editorial Board of her goals for Massachusetts Fellow Alison Brysk spoke yes- component of foreign policy, eign policy objective. He includes the promotion of a terday to a group of students according to Eichenberg. added, however, that Brysk, the Massachusetts Attorney more prosperous but fair econ- and faculty about the way in “Issues of global gender Mellichamp Professor of Global General Martha Coakley, a can- omy. She also spoke about the which the U.S. government equality are at least a nominally Governance in the Global and didate for the democratic guber- need for more privileged citi- uses foreign policy initiatives declared priority of American International Studies Program natorial nomination, spoke at zens to help those who are less to promote women’s rights foreign policy around the at the University of California, an event hosted by the Tufts fortunate. around the world. world,” he said. “The program- Santa Barbara, was the perfect Democrats yesterday evening. “It is, I think, incumbent on all “The feedback that I get from matic activities have grown person to discuss global gender Coakley told the group of stu- of us to not only do well, as you my students is that they would greatly and there are a number initiatives. dents that they should actively all have as students, but [also] like to hear more about gen- of initiatives under way in the Brysk said that her recent work participate in the democratic to do good, to think about the der issues in international rela- foreign policy establishment ... on gender equality grew out of process and should take advan- Commonwealth, to think about tions so we wanted to do some- There’s a lot going on and we her previous research on human tage of the education opportuni- what it means for people who thing about that,” Professor thought it was about time to rights and human trafficking. ties offered by the university. don’t have the advantage to be of Political Science Richard publicize it a bit and engage “I think it is important that able to go to a college and get Eichenberg said. “I got together [students] in a conversation.” see BRYSK, page 2 you are at least engaged tonight that education,” she said. in hearing from somebody who If she becomes governor, is running for governor, [not Coakley said she would make only] because it is an important improving access to quality edu- Theta Chi hosts panel on mental health office, but [because] everyone cation a major initiative of her we elect is important ... whether administration. She said she it’s your school committee, or would seek improvements from your congresswoman,” she said. pre-kindergarten through col- “I hope that whether you ever lege, and advocated for a longer run yourselves or not, that you and more structured school day will stay engaged in making sure for elementary school students. that democracy works.” “Maybe, by the third grade, Coakley, who graduated from [a student] is not reading well, Williams College in 1975, briefly what’s the reason for that and discussed her own background how do we figure that out?” she and education. Regarding her asked. “If we do not get [children] own political experiences, she back on track ... chances are good said that she is relatively new to they are not going to be Tufts political office. She first ran for students, and they may drop out an elected position in 1997. She of school, and they may not have explained that because she lives the advantages ... to get a good in Medford, she often passes job and to have a livable wage.” Tufts. She also worked with the As part of her education initia- university during her time as the tives, Coakley proposed placing District Attorney of Middlesex additional emphasis on com- County. In her current capac- puter science and good writing ity as attorney general, she has — skills that she said will be worked on many issues, includ- increasingly important to a wide ing sexual assault, financial mal- range of new professions. feasance and workplace issues. She also expressed concern “I had a chance as attorney about climate change, and general to do a lot of things, hopes to move the state toward including trying to hold Wall a more environmentally friendly Street accountable for basical- economy. ly gambling with a lot of our “We need good people who Nick Pfosi / The Tufts Daily money and almost wrecking our will say, ‘We need to think about Department of Psychology Chair Lisa Shin, the Principal Investigator at the Posttraumatic Stress Disorder economy,” she said. how we are going to reverse cli- Neuroimaging Lab, speaks about using neuroimaging techniques to develop more targeted treatments of According to Coakley, this mental disorders during a panel discussion on the state of mental health last night. issue remains important in her see COAKLEY, page 2

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That Weed is on Fire unlocked. When she returned, she noticed up briefly from the table, leaving her lap- that her MacBook computer and charger top in her backpack at the table. When Lights Out Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) were gone. she returned, the laptop had disappeared. and the Somerville Fire Department on TUPD later received a call saying that Police on March 24 at 12 p.m. received March 11 at 12:26 a.m. responded to a $50 for a T-Shirt someone had found the stolen laptop and an alarm about a power outage between fire alarm on 94 Curtis St. The alarm had returned it to its owner. Packard Ave. and Powderhouse Blvd. The gone off in a room on the third floor where Officers on March 13 at 5:40 p.m. City of Somerville was having construction officers detected the smell of burning responded to a call from a Wilson House Frog and Towed work performed on the street and there marijuana. Officers questioned the student resident. The student had left her purse in was no parking allowed. However, a truck in the room about the smell. The student her room, which was left unlocked when Officers on March 18 at 6:30 p.m. noticed came down the street and caught two admitted that he had been smoking mari- she went to class. When she returned, two white males in a parked car on Edison power lines, bringing down two telephone juana but that none remained. Police left $50 was missing from her wallet. No other Ave. Officers approached the vehicle and poles and cutting power to several side and filed a report with the dean’s office. items were missing. detected a strong odor of marijuana. The streets between Packard Ave. and Curtis male Medford residents admitted to smok- Ave. Several university offices and small Clean Crime Scene More Than Bananas Stolen ing marijuana but said there was none left. houses lost power and the street was com- from Dewick No disciplinary action was taken, but TUPD pletely shut down for approximately four Police on March 12 at 2:25 p.m. responded had the car towed to prevent persons hours before electricity was restored. to a call from a student in Miller Hall. TUPD on March 14 at 6 p.m. received a call under the influence of drugs from operat- The student had been showering from about a laptop that had been stolen from ing the vehicle. approximately 1:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m. She a second floor table in Dewick-MacPhie had closed her dorm room door but left it Dining Center. The student had gotten —compiled by Kathleen Schmidt

Wilson seeks widespread appeal in commencement address WILSON privacy, based on Edward Snowden’s “A “We’re dealing with a situation that this continued from page 1 Manifesto for the Truth.” year ... in my personal opinion, every one ship applications this year, half the usual CSL then rated the applications on a of the applications could have been the number, according to Couch. He said that scale of one to five and the students who Baccalaureate speaker,” he said. “For us the lower number was likely due to the received top ratings were then asked to it’s a very difficult thing ... it’s really nice if deadline coinciding with the beginning give an oral presentation to the public on it’s difficult.” of classes. March 5, Couch explained. Wilson explained that her speech was “We’re hoping that people will par- “The five finalists are deemed worthy of meant to have widespread applicability. ticipate a little more in the future,” he the position; they’ve all passed all of the “So I wrote it on basically the idea of said. “We’d love to have a spirited com- basic attributes for the position,” he said. how we create life plans and we lay out petition.” “The only question left is who’s going to be what we want to do in the future, which The application process itself consists the best commencement speaker.” are good, but at the same time it’s danger- of two rounds, the first of which requires a According to Forrest, a senior, the ous when you get really stuck on one plan recorded speech, a written essay, a resume other finalists this year were Christina and not open your eyes to the opportuni- and a list of public service contributions, Goldbaum, Joseph Thibodeau, Michael ties that life offers you,” she said. Couch said. Maggiore, and Taylor Barnard. Couch said Wilson plans to focus on universality in “Wendell was a public service person, the students were asked to speak about her commencement address and said she a great speaker and a great writer, so in how they addressed problems with an is seeking input from other people. the first section we actually choose people idea that began with the best of intentions, “I’m really willing to speak to people based on these three attributes altogeth- but went horribly wrong in its implemen- and get their opinions of what the speech er,” he said. tation to the point where the struggles should be about and make sure I get the According to Couch, this year’s applica- threatened to eclipse the merits of the voice of the class, not just my voice,” she Courtesy Kevin Ma / Tufts University tion asked students to speak about mutual idea itself. said. “I want to make sure that it’s reflec- Senior Jessica Wilson was selected as this responsibility, based on a quote by Martin Couch said that it is always difficult to tive of our four years at Tufts for the Class year’s recipient of the Wendell Phillips Luther King, Jr. Applicants also wrote about make a final selection, but expressed con- of 2014, but I also want it to relate to Scholarship and will deliver an address dur- the boundaries between transparency and fidence in the committee’s choice. people who are younger and older.” ing commencement.

Brysk: ‘U.S. cowboy foreign policy has got to grow up’ Candidate Martha BRYSK “Health, law, security, migration are all “Certain administrations managed to continued from page 1 part of the [gender equality] picture and scoot around the information part of Coakley discusses “I started working on this issue out of along with that ... there’s a changing role this, but this has wreaked havoc on our about 20 years of human rights scholar- of U.S. human rights policy,” she said. ability to support global health pro- future initiatives ship and I had been running across a “We always criticize the U.S. for being too grams,” she said. lot of issues related to gender, women’s bilateral ... we always want to go it alone In addition to ensuring that women are COAKLEY rights, gender equity, women’s empower- and sanction the people that we think are not simply objects to be used as a means continued from page 1 ment all along the way,” she said. “When doing the wrong thing and not pay atten- to achieve a political or social goal, Brysk mate change, how we are going to get I turned to this issue I wanted to know tion to global institutions. Women’s rights said that the U.S. must resolve the ongo- people around without driving cars, and in what ways it follows a certain pattern is one of the areas the U.S. collaborates ing domestic reproductive rights battle. what we are going to do for smart growth with other human rights issues and in the most with global institutions.” “How can we do what we need to do for Massachusetts,” she said. what ways there are distinctive concerns This increased collaboration and in the world and for the world when Health care policy was an additional related to gender and related to identity international support occurs in a vari- we are still denying women basic con- concern Coakley addressed, and she issues and how that influences the con- ety of ways, Brysk explained, including trol of our bodies at home and trying said she would work to keep it afford- crete policy environment.” the use of sanctions, political pressure, to condition essential health services able and to maintain its quality. She A major problem in achieving global humanitarian intervention and finan- abroad?” she asked. also discussed the suicide of her broth- gender equality is violence, according to cial assistance. She said that while the Overall, Brysk labeled the glass as half er, who suffered from bipolar disorder, Brysk. She said that one in three women Department of State and the U.S. Agency full and said that the U.S. is on the prop- and said she hopes to improve the have experienced gender-based violence for International Development (USAID) er path to integrating the promotion of state’s mental healthcare system. and one in five women have been sub- give large sums of money to health and women’s rights in its foreign policy. “I understand, having lived with that, jected to sexual violence. She cited Malala law enforcement initiatives benefiting “We are doing pretty much some how difficult that is,” she said. “I think Yousafzai as an example of her concerns. women, the contribution pales in com- good things and we need to just ever- in 2014 we should in Massachusetts “Here is a young woman who is finally parison to those of other countries, and more join with the global institutions ... be treating our behavioral and our gaining access to education, who is finally that which is recommended by the UN. and the local movements and some mental health the same way we do dia- gaining some potential for realizing just Brysk also addressed a major road- of the other countries that are doing betes or heart concerns.” the most basic conventional rights and block in the distribution of U.S. assis- good things,” she said. “Overall, U.S. She concluded with an appeal to equity in her society,” Brysk said. “What’s tance: the Helms Amendment, which cowboy foreign policy has got to grow the broader population to assist future stopping her? It’s not law; it’s violence.” prevents the government from help- up. Social change is a slow and spiral- generations. The world is becoming increasingly ing any organization that provides or ing process. Over time, in many fields “We can grow this economy for every- aware of these violent incidents, espe- discusses abortions. we see improvement.” body, we are going to give you a chance cially with examples such as Yousafzai to get on that ladder and do well, we and the recent string of Indian rapes are going to provide our best education making world headlines, Brysk explained. possible ... so that you have a chance However, she cautioned that the number to compete in the future, that your kids of incidents has not decreased. will have a chance to compete in that “Social sciences is starting to really future, hopefully with a cleaner cli- approach this seriously and we’re begin- mate,” she said. ning to get better data and better infor- After her presentation, Coakley took mation and that means that we can use questions from students about improv- our analytic tools and figure out where ing the economies of small towns and on [gender inequality and violence] is hap- what improvements are necessary for the pening, why it is happening, what kinds mental healthcare system. She explained of social processes are associated with that she would provide support to small this,” she said. businesses and advocate for the cre- According to Brysk, some of these new ation of new industries in older mill approaches include framing women’s towns. She also said she hopes to have rights as a human rights issue and search- Caroline Geiling / The Tufts Daily Massachusetts increase its capacity for ing for various entry points in politics for Woodrow Wilson Center Fellow Alison Brysk discusses the integration of women’s rights both the prevention and treatment of gender equality. initiatives in U.S. foreign policy during a discussion yesterday with faculty and students. mental health issues. 3

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Anastasia Korolov | Tufts students supportive of SAT changes, Back to the Present university admissions to deliberate Compli- b y Caitlin McCl u r e ments Daily Editorial Board love your shirt!” one girl says to another. Major alterations to the SAT college The second girl blushes. “Thanks, I got it on entrance exam are the College Board’s most sale,” she replies awkwardly. recent response to criticisms of standard- “Your hair looks great today,” one guy ized testing. For the first time since 2005, the Iinforms his girlfriend. “Ugh, no it doesn’t. It Board announced a redesign, which will take looks awful,” she replies. effect in the spring of 2016, and free prepara- One thing I hear guys complain about a lot tion tools that will be offered for the first time is how girls can’t take compliments. They don’t next spring. understand why some girls brush them off, or The new test will more closely mirror deny any compliments given to them. classroom curriculum than its current ver- Let’s think about this for a second. Say a girl sion, as standardized tests have become does accept compliments easily. She is proud too out of touch with in-school learning, of her achievements, or her appearance, and according to David Coleman, College gladly accepts all compliments because she Board president and CEO. knows that she deserves them. “They’re too stressful for students, too Some women are like this. I’m sure lots filled with mystery and ‘tricks’ to raise of women are like this. But some women scores and aren’t necessarily creating more aren’t. They hear a compliment and it college-ready students,” Coleman said at reminds them of everything they don’t like an event in Austin, Texas, according to a about themselves. March 6 CNN article. “Your hair looks great today,” someone Additionally, only 20 percent of classroom tells her, and she immediately thinks of teachers have said that they feel that stan- how long it took her to get ready, how even- dardized tests are an accurate representation tually she gave up and just decided to leave of students’ work in high school, according the house like this. to Coleman in a March 5 article from the “No, it doesn’t,” she responds sadly, because New York Times. More colleges have also she wishes it looked good, but she couldn’t get begun to accept “test optional” applications, it the way she wanted. where standardized tests are not considered This is a problem that men don’t seem to in admissions. have as often. In fact, a lot of men are overcon- In order to address the concerns about the fident in their achievements, whereas women SAT, the test will undergo eight key changes, are unconfident. according to College Board. For example, the Thankfully, this is changing. As society redesigned test will focus on more relevant becomes more aware of the messages they words in vocabulary sections and will ask are sending to men and women, it is becom- students to cite evidence for their responses ing more socially acceptable for women to be in reading and writing sections. confident and men to be unsure. The new format will include three sec- Of course, there are many other factors tions: evidence-based reading and writing, involved in the delicate problem of refusing math and an optional essay. The essay sec- compliments. Let’s consider another scenario. tion will now ask students to read a passage “What a great piece of writing,” a pro- and explain how the author builds an argu- fessor tells a student. She looks away in ment. The test will no longer penalize for embarrassment as the other students look incorrect answers, like the ACT. The SAT will on enviously. She hardly spent any time on now be scored out of 1600, instead of 2400. it. She feels guilty for getting what she feels After the March 5 announcements, Tufts is undeserved praise. students commented on the developments. “It still needs some work,” she replies “[These changes are] definitely a step unhappily. in the right direction,” sophomore Sarah I’m not sure how widespread this is, but in Reitzes, co-president of the Tufts Education my experience receiving compliments and Society (TES), said. “The changes sound like seeing other women receive compliments, they will make it geared more toward what guilt plays an important role. It gets worse, you learn in school, but we’ll have to see.” of course, when the compliment is accom- However, Reitzes questioned the general panied by a touch of envy, whether real or effectiveness of the SAT in the college admis- imagined. Suddenly the thing you are being sions process. complimented for becomes something to be “Since it’s hard to compare different high embarrassed about. schools, I see why colleges want something I’ve never seen guys get embarrassed about like a uniform test score that they can com- being good at something. I’m sure it happens, pare among all applicants, but it definitely because people are a large and varied bunch, shouldn’t be the main factor,” Reitzes said. but in my experience guys tend to be proud A critical component of the changes rather than embarrassed. involves a partnership between College So why do some women get so embar- Board and Khan Academy to provide free test rassed? I can only guess, but I have a feeling it preparation materials, according to CNN. has to do, once more, with the strange patri- Reitzes noted the importance of this step in archal nature of society. Women get embar- MCT solving some of the problems faced by those rassed when praised because they’ve seen so Some critics disagree with the SAT changes, saying the test has only lowered its stan- with lower incomes. many women get embarrassed when praised, dards. “I think [this change] will definitely help or they get embarrassed because they’re being people who otherwise would have no prepa- “The main thing that I would teach, and on the ability of these changes to remove the put in the spotlight — I have a feeling this ration, but I think it will definitely be impor- that is this company’s philosophy, is that discrepancy in the availability of test prepa- effect is amplified in areas that are male domi- tant that they make sure to get the word out the test is not measuring anything except ration materials. Whether or not free online nated, such as science classes. I’ve seen this about that to people in low-income areas,” how well you can take the test,” Aronson materials will replace the effectiveness of a happen a lot in my classes. Reitzes said. “I still think private tutors are said. “There are very specific strategies you private tutor, however, remains a question. And now we come to perhaps the most probably going to be more effective, but can use to do much better on the test, just “It’s clear that income is affecting SAT per- important part. What this means for us, and hopefully the new changes will help limit the by understanding the way the questions are formance,” Reitzes said. “I hope it will be how we fix it. effectiveness of private tutors.” conceived, what kind of answers they are effective. I think they’ll probably need to do Surprise, there is no easy fix. This is a symp- Standardized test preparation has boomed looking for.” more, but hopefully this will help with that.” tom of the sexism that is thriving in our soci- as a business in the recent years, offering Aronson expressed positive sentiments Aronson explained that by removing some ety, and will only go away when we get to a high school students who can afford it tips about the free preparatory materials for the of the tricks and traps in favor of a clearer test, true point of equality. Not politically, or eco- to improve their scores, which many believe test, given his first-hand insight. preparation will no longer be as much about nomically, but mentally. may boost the chances of getting into a col- “I saw through my own experience that specific SAT-based test taking strategies in As for what we can do: women, screw lege of their choice. with some training, I could raise most stu- comparison to years past. Tufts Admissions, social niceties, and be proud of yourselves. “I think one of the most important chang- dents’ scores by a couple hundred points on however, remains unsure of how the new Men, stop complaining about women not es their offering is free test preparation to the test,” Aronson said. “That kind of shows changes in the exam will affect the univer- accepting compliments. It’s obviously not try and close the achievement gap between that having the right kind of prep really does sity’s admission process. going to help. those who can afford test prep and those make a big difference.” “The announcement about the new People come in all shapes and sizes, and who cannot,” sophomore Kyle Allen, an edi- Aronson also commented on the difficulty SAT came at a time that has not allowed they act differently and have different pref- torialist for the Daily, said. that comes for students who cannot afford us much time to learn about the new for- erences. But we’re all people, and noth- Senior Neil Aronson spent his summer the cost of private test preparation. mat,” Susan Garrity Ardizzoni, director of ing will change that. No matter what some working with Revolution Prep, a start-up “I know that for me, I was able to offer Undergraduate Admissions, told the Daily people think. company that offers high-scoring college some basic financial aid, and give people in an email. “We have a meeting scheduled students from top universities the opportu- discounts, but a lot of times it comes down to with a representative of the New England nity to start their own test prep businesses. who has the money, and whose parents are College Board the first week in April so that Anastasia Korolov is a freshman who has He discussed the strategy-driven tactics he going to push them,” he said. the staff is up to speed and we are able to not declared a major. She can be reached at used when tutoring high school students. 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Music Review Dani Bennett | Scenes From Spain Tokyo Police Club reemerges after four La Tierra de

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In their first musical statement since eville, the capital of Spain’s south- 2011, Canadian alt-rockers Tokyo Police ernmost region, is like Disneyland. yearsClub have just released with a studio new album, album ‘Forcefield’ I would like to unpack this simi- “Forcefield.” Having all but vanished le to explain what gives Seville its from the zeitgeist of the indie music charm.S world, this — the band’s fourth studio From the temperature to the language, album — is a highly anticipated release. the culture in Seville, and the rest of For a group that has been absent for southern Spain, is subtly distinct. You’ll nearly four years, the challenge for Tokyo find that, along with the various brown- Police Club is to find a new relevant niche colored foods that Spaniards consume, in today’s music scene. they also eat most of the “s” sounds that After gaining a small but loyal follow- are usually produced in Spanish words. If ing with their abrasive but endearing you’ve ever met a Sevillian, you’ll notice 2008 debut “Elephant Shell,” and really that they would probably say, “Vai a coming into their own in their sopho- comer un poquito pecao en ve de carne more attempt “Champ” in 2010, the self- porque ya habei comio jamon,” instead inflicted hiatus of the would-be indie of, “Vais a comer un poquito pescado en wonder has proven particularly dam- vez de carne porque ya habeis comido aging. For fans of their previous work, jamon.” And the nasal, musical rhythm “Forcefield” will feel like an alien produc- with which Sevillians speak only furthers tion — an album with no clear origin or this different accent. purpose. Tokyo Police Club seem to have As average summer temperatures are in jettisoned their boyish charms in order to the mid 80s, and average winter tempera- seamlessly fit into the prevailing contem- Brenda_h_lee via Flickr Creative Commons tures are in the mid 50s, Seville does feel porary indie-pop genre. Unfortunately, Tokyo Police Club, formerly known for raw vocals, have abandoned their trademark sound. a bit like Disneyland. This nicely comple- this meant leaving behind most of the ments the frequent and much-loved habit band’s personality and allure. music. The sounds on both “Elephant that album, the band stopped produc- of eating outside that Spaniards, especially “Champ,” the band’s second studio Shell” and “Champ” were nostalgic — the ing music — all but forcing fans to forget Sevillians, possess. Imagine sipping a half album, was full of personality and fun. The songs were like the ones that your high about their work. red wine and half lemon Fanta concoction album drew listeners because of its lo-fi school boyfriend’s band played, only bet- “Forcefield” represents a clear depar- (which is what constitutes the tradition- sonic aesthetic and fearless acceptance of ter. After releasing “Champ,” Tokyo Police ture from the band’s old image. Most ally Spanish drink “tinto de verano”) with the pop-punk genre. Songs like “Favourite Club seemed poised to gain widespread bizarrely, lead singer David Monks has your pinky up and munching on a piece Colour” and “Bambi” were weird, inter- recognition and explode onto the indie- lost his signature twang. Known for his of smoked salmon over bread. In between esting and seemed to emanate directly punk scene with their slightly different, crunchy bites and sweet sips, you chat from the four boys who were making the energetic musical style. However, after see TOKYO, page 6 with your friend about new tapas bar rec- ommendations and Obama’s relationship with Spain’s president, Mariano Rajoy. All Movie Review Restaurant Review of this is easily accomplished with the never-ending rays of sun and plazas. Imagine, then, also sipping that tinto de verano underneath an actual orange tree. As you let the fresh citrus air hit your nostrils, you inhale and take another bite of your salmon bread, surrounded at Istanbul’lu offers 2:30 p.m. by hoards of Spaniards just sit- ting down for lunch. Now, tell me that is qualityb y Dr efood, w Ro b e r t s ofine n not some kind of grown-up Disneyland, Daily Editorial Board Paradise Island, what-have-you. dining experience Following lunch, you make your way Teele Square’s Istanbul’lu is by to one of the many parks you keep eyeing now a familiar sight to many Tufts while you take a walk (or “dar un paseo,” students, whether they realize it or a highly valued activity in Spain). One of not. Joey riders pass the Turkish res- the largest is Parque Mar쟠Luisa, in which taurant on the drive returning from you can run around the Plaza de Espa�try Davis Square, but as eyes glaze over to climb one of the gargantuan trees using and the shuttle bus moves by the its roots, watch ducklings sink or swim cluster of eateries that line the small with their mothers, watch the other birds intersection, how many wonder what in the park watching the ducks and wish- Courtesy Sony Classics lies behind the sunny yellow store- ing they were able to swim, play hide- Rising Bollywood star Irrfan Khan endows aging widower Saajan with heartwarming charisma. front and unassuming black door? and-seek amongst the rose bushes, palm The familiarity of the image puts trees and frequent dove visitors at the passersby at risk of overlooking this Plaza de América... The list goes on. The small, but colorful local gem. emerald paradise in this Sevillian park is Istanbul’lu is — in the best pos- unparalleled, especially in comparison sible way — a classic hole-in-the- to the parks in larger, fast-paced Spanish wall restaurant. Immediately upon cities like Madrid and Barcelona. crossing the threshold, a surpris- The Parque Mar쟠Luisa reenergizes you, b y Abigail Fe l d m a n decides to write a note to accompany ingly intimate and bright interior and you are ready to take on the rest of Daily Editorial Board the following day’s meal, beginning a greets patrons. Tiny tables and the day’s touristic adventures. Whether ‘The Lunchbox’secret offers correspondence that rekindles cramped, cushioned seats are per- it be the Casa de Ciencia (the science Food has been a cross-cultural sym- the characters’ dreams and passion for fect for small dining parties. On a museum) nearby the University of Seville, bol of togetherness since, at least, the life. Slowly, Ila and Saajan are motivated Sunday evening, nearly every one the Cathedral, the Gualquivir River or the timepoignant of the first Chinese Newfood Year or tofor become thought better people and to seize is occupied. Obviously a favorite General Archive of the Indies, you know the Last Supper. Many may recall the opportunities to improve their lives. among Somerville residents, the there is always more history and more old cliché that the fastest way to a If nothing else, the film is a beautiful, place is friendly, with a unique flair. culture to discover. And if you do get tired, man’s heart is through his stomach. though sad, portrayal of urban Indian Above the cheerful chatter that fills you know that tapas and some wine can Ritesh Batra’s “The Lunchbox” breathes life. Candid shots of workers bustling Istanbul’lu, a radio plays loud pop always be found at a nearby outdoor cafe. new life into this concept with its through their daily lives bookend the tunes, a little at odds with the more In this way, Seville can be considered intriguing love story, emphasizing the movie and provide a real-life context. A serious aspects of the restaurant. a sophisticated Disneyland, a play jungle bonding power of food amid a life of persistent drum beat score keeps time Despite its small size and eclec- open all year round and enjoyable for all isolation and the importance of second with the fast-paced life of city laborers tic decoration, Istanbul’lu provides a ages and interests. While you might not be chances. And as a potential side effect, as the camera follows the lunchbox’s quality dining experience. The menu able to find the traditional Tinkerbell or audience members may crave Indian fateful journey through Mumbai’s elabo- boasts traditional Turkish fare bound Cinderella characters, Seville has a kind of cuisine after viewing this artistic and rate lunch delivery system. The viewer to impress even the pickiest cus- charm that is almost impossible to define. emotional, if perhaps somewhat unsat- understands the characters’ struggles to tomers. Both vegetarians and meat- In fact, as I’ve heard so many Spaniards isfying, romantic drama. stay hopeful in such a mind-numbing eaters have a wide selection from say, “Aunque Espana es pequena todo es The film tells the story of lonely house- and often melancholy environment. which to choose, and filling staples muy bonito” — each part of Spain has its wife Ila (Nimrat Kaur) who tries to regain The film also succeeds in its many like yogurt, eggplant and vegetables own unique kind of magic. the affection of her distant husband artistic moments. Scenes consistently cut make it unlikely that anyone will (Nakul Vaid) with a special homemade back and forth between Ila and Saajan’s leave hungry. Best of all, these mod- meal. After discovering that the lunch- lives to show parallels and emphasize erately healthy ingredients are crisp Dani Bennett is a junior who is major- box she makes was accidentally deliv- their mutual loneliness — simultane- and flavorful, never bland or boring. ing in English and spending this semester ered to Saajan (Irrfan Khan), an aging abroad in Spain. She can be reached at widower on the verge of retirement, Ila see LUNCHBOX, page 6 see ISTANBUL’LU, page 6 [email protected]. 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts & Living Wednesday, March 26, 2014

ISTANBUL’LU continued from page 5 The tapas selection should Istanbul’lualso not be overlooked. Divided dinner menu can be pricey but tasty on the menu between hot and cold plates, these small dish- es are more substantial than your typical appetizer, and could suffice for a light meal. Among these, the Imam bayil- di, baked baby eggplant stuffed with fresh peppers, onions and tomatoes, is a wonderful choice. Just the right touch of spice brightens the earthy fla- vor of the vegetables, combin- ing familiarity and surprise to make for unexpected comfort food. The salads, too, are fresh and filling — two trademarks of the Istanbul’lu experience. No matter what you order for dinner, though, make sure not to miss the dessert. A freshly baked pastry, dripping with honey and dusted with crushed pistachios, is served warm. One downfall of the other- wise impressive menu is the occasionally steep prices. For instance, dinner entrees range from $14.50 to $19.50, though most hover between $16 and $18. While these prices are short of exorbitant, they might stretch the wallet of typical col- lege student looking for a quick or simple bite to eat. For those who remain undis- couraged, however, it is best to visit Istanbul’lu with a friend and an adventurous spirit. Consider ordering one to two tapas and an entrée or sharing Drew Robertson/Tufts Daily several plates with friends, as Instanbul’lu offers diners a casual experience with cozy indoor seating perfect for an intimate dinner. many of the dishes go won- derfully together. The inti- While it might be habit to ing and flavorful meal. While the handful of Tufts students Tuesday through Wednesday mate atmosphere, too, makes stroll past Istanbul’lu without prices might be a bit high for and Somerville residents who from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Thursday Istanbul’lu perfect for a casual a second glance on your next the average student, this local have already discovered this through Sunday the restaurant date. Conveniently, Istanbul’lu walk through Teele Square, favorite offers unassuming local treasure. is also open for brunch, open- will also make orders to go, and this restaurant is worth a try charisma and quality food, Istanbul’lu is located at 237 ing at 11 a.m. They are closed delivers to Tufts students. for anyone looking for a fulfill- two things that have charmed Holland Street and is open Monday.

- sonality for mainstream appeal CanadianTOKYO band jettisonsjust over eight minutesper long, continued from page 5 “Argentina” is effortless, twisting gruff voice and interesting and turning sweetly and sim- pronunciation, a possible relic ply. Unfortunately, these songs, of his Canadian roots, Monks though written well and pro- has, on “Forcefield,” assumed duced nicely, showcase nothing a much more accessible and in the way of personality, cre- generic sound. In fact, subtle ativity or vision. changes seem to have hap- For a band that was absent pened to every member of Tokyo for so long, the goal with Police Club. While their first “Forcefield” should have been to two albums were littered with create one concise and unique heavily distorted riffs, glaring sonic statement. Instead, Tokyo synth and powerful pounding Police Club has produced a percussion, their latest release supremely generic album bereft seems docile and unambitious of endearing lyrics and brazen in comparison. musical elements. This attempt However, “Forcefield” is not will be a highly disappointing Courtesy Sony Classics a failure of an album. Indeed, listen for old fans of Tokyo Police ‘The Lunchbox’ centers around Ila, a lonely housewife who is able to recapture passion through her messages many of the tracks are fun and Club and will hardly make a and meals. easy listens. Songs like “Through blip on the radar of those who the Wire” and “Feel the Effect” are unfamiliar with the band’s are perfectly suited for today’s work. Ultimately, “Forcefield” sonic landscape; they are light was a missed opportunity for and uncomplicated, not bogged Tokyo Police Club and, with any down with any heady notions hope, the band will make a swift or grand attempts. The open- return to their origins, creat- LUNCHBOX bring great skill and subtlety to many viewers may leave feel- ing track, “Argentina (Parts I, ing music that’s their own — continued‘The from Lunchbox’ page 5 theiropens performances. up Kaur to proves reveal ing unsatisfied moving with the story’s II, III)” is a delight. Running endearing and pretty weird. ously staring at the phone, read- a formidable actress in her debut open ending. Moreover, “The ingportrayal each other’s notes of in quiet,life, role marriage as a courageous and frustrat- Lunchbox” never seems to fully dressing for the day. In a particu- ed middle class mother. Khan, rise above its initial plot device. larly striking scene, Ila speaks a Bollywood actor known in the The idea of a love affair built on with her husband about having United States for his starring delicious food and anonymous another child in hopes of revi- roles in “Life of Pi” (2012) and notes passed through a lunch- talizing their marriage. A mirror “Slumdog Millionaire” (2008), box is intriguing, but filmmak- reflects her alone as she speaks expertly portrays a character that ers seemed to struggle to close to her aloof spouse, illuminating is gruff, yet compassionate and the film in an unpredictable and the sad reality of her situation. Ila relatable. Frequent long shots pleasing way. is speaking to no one; the man capture both actors’ subdued An expertly crafted, family- she married is gone. moments of joy and loneliness, friendly film, “The Lunchbox” Engaging characters are anoth- making their stories seem far is poignant and full of memo- er strength of “The Lunchbox.” more real and urgent than the rable characters. While some Even small contributions from typical romantic drama. movie-goers are likely to feel a Nawazuddin Siddiqui, as Shaikh, Unfortunately, while often little disappointed at the film’s and Bharati Achrekar, as the moving, these numerous drawn- conclusion, it also deserves unseen “Auntie,” add depth and out scenes cause the film to drag praise for its delicate and mov- humor to the film. Both Kaur on for what feels a lot longer than ing performances as well as its M_Cicchetti via Flickr Creative Commons and Khan as the main characters its 104-minute running time, and artistic form. Lead singer David Monks plays it safe on ‘Forcefield.’ Wednesday, March 26, 2014 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y advertisement 7

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DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS Martin Guterman Undergraduate Lecture

The Fractal Geometry of the Mandelbrot Set Robert L. Devaney Boston University Day: March 27, 2014 Time: 4:30pm Place: Bromfield-Pearson 101 Tea: 4:00pm in the Clarkson Conference Room

Abstract: In this lecture we describe several folk theorems concerning the Mandelbrot set. While this set is extremely complicated from a geometric point of view, we will show that, as long as you know how to add and how to count, you can understand this geometry completely. We will encounter many famous mathematical objects in the Mandelbrot set, like the Farey tree and the Fibonacci sequence. And we will find many soon-to-be-famous objects as well, like the "Devaney" sequence. There might even be a joke or two in the talk.

Bio: Robert L. Devaney received his PhD from the University of California at Berkeley in 1973. He taught at Northwestern University and Tufts University before coming to Boston University in 1980. His main area of research is dynamical systems, as well as the incredibly rich topological aspects of dynamics, including such things as indecomposable continua, Sierpinski curves, and Cantor bouquets. He is a prolific writer of both research papers and books, and has delivered over 1,500 invited lectures on dynamical systems and related topics on six continents worldwide.

He has been the principal organizer of the Boston University Math Field Days, has been honored with numerous awards for his teaching, and was inducted into the Massachusetts Mathematics Educators Hall of Fame in 2009. He is currently serving as President of the Mathematical Association of America.

The Guterman lectures bring to campus some of the best expositors of mathematics for undergraduates. 8 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y editorial Wednesday, March 26, 2014

Editorial THE TUFTS DAILY Ca r o l i n e A. We l c h Tufts should make statement regarding Saakashvili Editor-in-Chief The Fletcher School’s Senior international politician, his post has on Euro-Atlantic integration.” Many Editorial Statesman Mikhail Saakashvili has come under scrutiny by Tufts students of these goals are ones Saakashvili been ordered to present himself at following the Georgian government’s worked for as president of Georgia, J.L. Hoagland the Prosecutor’s Office in Tbilisi on allegations. While it is an honor to and are still ones the Georgian gov- Stephanie Haven Thursday by Georgian prosecutors. have such a well-known and influ- ernment is striving to achieve. Managing Editors If he fails to do so, he will become ential diplomat, Tufts, as his current As leaders in global diplomacy and Justin Rheingold Executive News Editor an internationally wanted person. employer, must take a stance on the international relations, the Fletcher Daniel Bottino News Editors Jenna Buckle The former Georgian present is under charges. Saakashvili’s decisions impact School and the university should make Abigail Feldman Daniel Gottfried scrutiny for connection with ten dis- Tufts, so it is critical that the univer- some sort of statement in regard to the Alexa Horwitz tinct cases. Among them is a possible sity, as a leading international institu- ten cases that have been brought for- Victoria Leistman Annabelle Roberts investigation into the 2005 death of tion, ensures its reputation and make a ward. Whether supporting Saakashvili, Denali Tietjen Zurab Zhvania, a former prime minis- statement about his affiliation. or holding him accountable, making Josh Weiner Sarah Zheng ter and close ally. Other issues include While neither the Fletcher School a statement, as the Department of Meredith Braunstein Assistant News Editors a police raid on an independent broad- nor the university currently has taken State has, is necessary and beneficial, Dana Guth Kathleen Schmidt caster, illegal asset seizures and fund an official stance, the U.S. Department both for the community and so that Jei-Jei Tan embezzlements by the state security of State has issued a statement. In it, Saakashvili understands his stand- Charlotte Gilliland Executive Features Editor service. Saakashvili’s second term as the U.S. suggests that the multiple ing as a lecturer. The summons was Emma Arnesty-Good Features Editors Emily Bartlett president concluded in November, allegations against the former presi- issued on Saturday, and Saakashvili Hannah Fingerhut and since then he has taken a posi- dent are suspicious, and that they responded on Sunday. Tufts should Caitlin McClure Sabrina McMillin tion lecturing at the Fletcher School. may be a product of political retribu- not delay any longer, and should issue Jessica Mow Saakashvili has maintained that he tion rather than justice. The statement a statement on this controversy which Shannon Vavra Maya Blackstone Assistant Features Editors will not respond to the summons. urges Georgia to focus on “the future, a bears plenty of direct relevance to the Sophie Laing While Saakashvili’s presence at Tufts strong economy, continued reform of university’s position as a important Jake Taber Kendall Todd is an understandable one as a leading the justice sector, and rapid progress international institution. 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Betsy Allman Assistant Layout Editor es to the SAT — including a return to the cation, then both tests beckon com- Coleman argues that doing so fol- Hannah Fingerhut Kathy Lu previous 1600-point scoring scale and the parison and deserve to fall into the same lows high school learning and may Hannah Steinberg now optional timed essay — the College pool of criticism. Though the College curb the advantage higher-income stu- David Westby Board, which is in charge of the SAT and Board may not have traced these new dents have in preparation for the essay. Hadley Gibson Executive Copy Editors the Advanced Placement Program, is put- plans with the ACT’s template, it should However, instead of suggesting that Charlotte Rea Julia Russell Copy Editors ting some students on the back burner recognize that many lower-income stu- lower-income students do not have the Rachel Salzberg with these so-called improved changes. dents may continue to face shortcom- potential to do well on a critical part Vidya Srinivasan Arthur Beckel These major revisions, among other ings even with changes that make the of the exam, preparation for the essay Aastha Chadha Assistant Copy Editors changes that will be implemented in test’s content more similar to what is should be equally distributed. Kelsey Davenport Jose Garcia 2016, aim to reduce inequality in test taught in the classroom. While the College Board is making the Kristiana Jordan preparation. According to the ACT’s 2012 Report for effort to pair with Khan Academy, prepa- Reena Karasin Sophie Krakoff While the SAT’s makeover intends to Low-Income Students, only 20 percent ration resources should be more available Vanessa Miller better match what students learned in of lower-income high school graduates for students regardless of their economic Patrick O’Shea Jei-Jei Tan high school and minimize disadvantages met three or more ACT College Readiness background or the school they attend. Tai Williams Yan Zhao for lower-income students, a better focus Benchmarks, which indicate the achieve- Instead of leaving students to seek free on test preparation would help students ment necessary to do well in a first-year online sources or expect them to pay up to Nitesh Gupta Executive Online Editor more than making the SAT mirror its com- college course. 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Op-Ed Carolina Reyes | Senior Thoughts To end the occupation, empower the left Jobs and b y Li l y Si e r a d z k i it is not going anywhere and it has internal and policy as Palestinian violence increased political complexities that have enormous and the left disintegrated. The right, which Jumbos The occupation must end. After spending effects on its future. includes much of the ultra-religious com- five days in the West Bank this winter break Israel was founded on Zionism, and munity, is what enables increasing settle- and seeing it first hand, it is brutally clear to Zionism exists on a political spectrum, from ments in the West Bank, as well as harass- me that the Israeli occupation of Palestinian leftist and progressive to right wing and con- ment of Reform Israeli women attempting hen I started senior year, I land is illegal, unjust and inhumane. I’ve servative. Much of Israeli society was found- to pray at the Western Wall. found the prospect of searching opposed the occupation theoretically and ed on socialist labor Zionism in the form of The re-emergence of the Israeli left is a for a job terrifying. I felt utterly intellectually for a while now. But seeing the the Kibbutz Movement. While sometimes critical step in ending the occupation. There unprepared, underqualified immense physical and psychological dam- painted as white European settlers colo- is an urgent need for loud voices on the left Wand up against a job market hostile towards age it inflicts on Palestinian lives — seeing nizing Palestinian land, these Chalutzim urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to take recent graduates. Additionally, although the the tragedy that is Hebron — seeing the (or pioneers) saw themselves as building a initiative and forge a peace deal, recognizing majority of my classmates were in a similar isolating hatred from both sides — is some- new future for the scattered and persecuted and accepting the Palestinians’ demands for situation, I felt completely isolated in my thing completely different. Jewish people. They were young idealists an autonomous state and their already sig- struggle as job hunting isn’t candidly dis- I met Israeli settlers in the settlement (like many of us at Tufts) and envisioned a nificant concessions. The left must mobilize cussed amongst most seniors. suburbs of Ofra and Binyamin who spoke of utopian society in which Jews would work a passive Israeli society against the occu- So in an effort to prevent others from their deep religious connections to Biblical the land, live together in nonhierarchical, pation, prevent the continuing threat of feeling the way I did, I would like to directly holy sites in “Judea and Samaria.” They told equal communities and coexist with their settlements in the West Bank and stand offer underclassmen the advice I wish I’d me that all they want is to “live without fear” Palestinian neighbors. in solidarity with nonviolent Palestinian had before embarking upon this seemingly of Palestinian terrorism, showing me a bul- This idealism didn’t come from nowhere, resistance movements. In essence, the left daunting task. Despite the fact that resourc- let hole in their pre-school’s wall as proof. though. The need to create a new future of must pioneer a new round of fundamen- es exist to help undergraduates navigate the I met Palestinian leaders of the nonvio- the Jewish people came from a past of tal changes to Israeli society from within, job search at Tufts, I feel as though access to lent protest movements in the towns of Nabi brutal and constant oppression in Europe. which includes a fundamental questioning them is limited, as Lia Weintraub pointed Saleh and Bil’in, who said that simply to live In many ways, Zionism was actually a of what it means to be a Jewish and demo- out her in Daily op-ed published March 13 with dignity is to resist. They spoke about liberation movement. It was the youth’s cratic state. about Career Services, and quality advice their desire for a third nonviolent intifada, a quest for emancipation and empower- The liberal and progressive element of from authority figures such as deans and peaceful mass uprising of Palestinians that ment of Jewish peoplehood in the wake of the American Jewish community, which advisors is few and far between. would expose the harsh tactics of the Israeli the Holocaust. However, the Jews’ history includes organizations like J Street, has a Think about what you want. One of the military and force change. of persecution made it even more crucial crucial role to play here. America’s long- most valuable things you can do before I met with a lawyer from a human rights for the leftist Zionists to support sharing standing support of Israel gives it a particu- sending your resume to hundreds of ran- organization that tracks the violent inter- the land with Palestinians. lar leverage to pressure the government to dom organizations is to carefully consider rogations and rigged trials of Palestinian As Amos Oz writes in “Under This Blazing change its ways — which has been mostly what kind of industries you would like to children accused of throwing stones. He Light” (1995), “The Zionist enterprise has no absent so far. However, in a recent interview, work in and what kind of career you would told me that Israel “is not an apartheid state. other objective justification than the right President Obama stated his intentions to like to pursue. Applying to jobs is time It’s much, much worse.” He meant that of a drowning man to grasp the only plank put pressure on Netanyahu to make peace, intensive, so it is important to develop clear Israel is no longer simply separating and that can save him. And that is justification saying: “If not now, when? If not you, Mr. ideas about what you want to do so you can discriminating against Palestinians — it is enough. (Here I must anticipate something Prime Minister, then who?” formulate the most effective strategies. actively annexing Palestinian land through I shall return to later: There is a vast moral As for the Tufts community, I was encour- Start early. Although you might be tempt- settlements. He put it like this, “They are difference between the drowning man who aged to see the intellectual range and depth ed to procrastinate, don’t stick your head taking the land without the people.” grasps a plank and makes room for himself of discussion about the conflict during this in the sand (I’ve done this). Even though Colonialism and imperialism are by pushing the others who are sitting on it year’s Israeli Apartheid Week. I commend reorganizing your sock drawer may seem frameworks to use when looking at the to one side, even by force, and the drowning students for taking direct actions, writing more appealing than applying to jobs and Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Civil rights are man who grabs the whole plank for himself op-eds and standing up against the despi- facing the rejection that it may very well another. As far as I could tell, most of and pushes the others into the sea. This is cable status quo of the occupation. bring, just do it. You will have to balance the Palestinians I met saw themselves as the moral argument that lies behind our However, if we really want Israel’s classes, extracurricular commitments and a oppressed and disenfranchised, but not repeated agreement in principle to the par- oppression of Palestinians to end, we can’t wealth of distractions during senior year, so necessarily as colonial subjects of Israelis. tition of the land )” reject Israel wholesale. We need to keep the earlier you begin the more time you will They often spoke of wanting to live nor- The kibbutz network disintegrated as a nuanced and complete view of its his- have you to stay organized and calm and mal lives, simple things like the ability Israel transitioned into a capitalistic society, tory and politics, and remember that there make yourself a competitive applicant. to travel without checkpoints and road- but many aspects of it continued to inform are still segments of Israeli society that Use every resource at your disposal. Make blocks, to find employment, to provide Israeli society. Socialist Labor Zionism gave oppose their leadership and constantly an appointment with a career services coun- decent education and healthcare for their birth to the Labor party, which dominat- work towards justice. selor even if you don’t know where career families, to vote. Ideally, they said, they ed Israeli politics through the 1970s and The risks of ignoring the Israeli left in services is. Force yourself to go to infor- would cast their votes in an independent played a large role in Israel’s social welfare our anti-occupation discourse far outweigh mational sessions about everything from Palestinian state. But with eroding faith in policies and Rabin’s bid for peace at the the benefits. What are we losing when we LinkedIn to negotiating salaries even if you the peace negotiations, they believed it far Oslo Accords. In addition, the Histadrut choose to erase the movements for peace can think of one hundred things you would more likely that they would be absorbed labor union, founded 20 years before the from Israeli identity? What do we gain when rather do. Practice interviewing, attend local into an Israeli state. And I’m not sure that state of Israel by chalutzim in the Third we isolate allies who may be the most able conferences that speak to your interests, Palestinians’ civil rights in a Jewish state, in Aliyah, continues to be one of Israel’s most to truly create a more just future for Israelis use various job searching websites, get your the form it exists today, would be equal to important institutions. and Palestinians alike? resume reviewed as many times as neces- those of Jewish Israelis. It’s equally important to note that Zionism To end the occupation, we must see both sary for it to be perfect and most important- The status quo cannot continue. It is not had militant, rightist and intolerant fac- Palestinians living under the occupation and ly, network. Most Tufts alumni are happy sustainable for an increasingly fragmented tions since the very beginning. Revisionist Israelis fighting to end it as our partners. to help and can give the kind of industry and destroyed Palestinian society or for Zionism called for the Jews’ exclusive territo- advice you can’t find online. Using a variety Israel if it claims to be a democracy that rial rights to Israel and led to the foundation of resources gives you multiple avenues to upholds equality and justice. But what is the of the Irgun, a right wing terrorist group. The Lily Sieradzki is a junior majoring in pursue opportunities and provides you with way forward? First, we must recognize that right wing strain of Zionism, unfortunately, English. She can be reached at Lily. many more perspectives than if you just Israel is not an evil monolith. It is a nation, gained dominance in current Israeli politics [email protected]. used one. Compatibility matters. When interview- ing, remember you are interviewing a com- Off the Hill | University of Maine pany just as much as they are interviewing you. Qualifications are critical to getting interviews, but at a certain point interviews Reacting to North Korea’s prison camps become about ensuring compatibility. Approaching an interview with the under- b y Se t h Do r m a n and so little done by other countries to tion would require a willingness to die. standing that compatibility is important The Maine Campus interfere. It is clear to us that people in Dietrich Bonhoeffer was a German for you and the organization gives you the the past should have done more and pastor during World War II involved in an opportunity to make an informed decision North Korea’s prison camps rival those done it sooner. They had a responsibil- assassination attempt on Hitler. He wres- about whether you would enjoy working of Hitler and Stalin, according to The ity, and they failed to act, thus becom- tled with the morality of this act for some there, and also gives you the chance to Washington Post. The United Nations ing passively complicit in the crimes. We time, but eventually resolved that it was demonstrate a genuine interest by asking Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights fault them for this. the only morally correct response. He had intelligent questions about the company recently reported that these camps are But when similar atrocities occur in a responsibility to intervene, and to reject and what it does. replete with “extermination, murder, our own time, we falter. The suffering of it was to become complicit: “Silence in Keep calm and carry on. Don’t allow enslavement, torture, imprisonment, 100,000 people in a prison camp in some the face of evil is itself evil: God will not yourself to get overwhelmed. Make back-up rape, forced abortions and other sexual dark corner of North Korea is an easily- hold us guiltless. Not to speak is to speak. plans you are happy with and that will give violence, persecution on political, reli- ignored reality for a student sitting in a Not to act is to act.” It cost him his life: he you peace of mind. Remember that while gious, racial and gender grounds, the Starbucks. It is not an unavoidable thing. was caught and executed by the Nazis for looking for a job is a difficult undertaking, forcible transfer of populations, the The prison camp is not across the street his role in the attempt. no job is worth your happiness, so live in enforced disappearance of persons and — it’s across the world. Somehow, dis- It is easy to laud him now. It is safe to the moment and enjoy your last year at the inhumane act of knowingly causing tance lessens our sense of moral respon- laud martyrs at a distance of 70 years. Tufts. We have the opportunity now to think prolonged starvation.” sibility, although it does not in any way Much more difficult is the responsibility carefully about what we want from life and According to the report, the current lessen the immorality of the crimes. we have to emulate them, to speak out how we want to realize our dreams. So while population of the camps is 80,000 to We also falter because we recognize and to act out in the face of evil in our it’s terrifying to know that it’s on us to make 120,000 people. There are currently four the cost of intervention. For us, the cost own day. But difficulty does not miti- our futures happen, it is, more importantly, main camps, known simply as No. 14, No. is of our ease. To intervene would require gate responsibility, and the cost does not extremely empowering. 15, No. 16 and No. 25. some kind of action, either in place of compare with the worth of a just attempt Historical events are easily judged. We precious leisure or in place of our work. at intervention. And what real cost is question how the Nazi death camps could For some, the cost of intervention would there to us for encouraging opposition to Carolina Reyes is a senior majoring in have gone on as long as they did, with so be more than the sacrifice of ease. For these atrocities and doing all we can to international relations. She can be reached little acknowledgment of their atrocities, North Koreans, an attempt at interven- end them? at [email protected].

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Defensively, though, he struggled, making eight errors at third here’s been a lot of talk about champi- base, three of which came in one game onship windows around Boston lately, against Lynchburg. what with the Bruins streaking, Celtics Several others posted eye-popping tanking, Patriots putting the pieces in offensive statistics. Junior Nick Barker placeT for a Super Bowl run and Red Sox prepar- — who is listed as a catcher on the roster ing to defend their World Series title. All have but started 10 games in left field and did won at least one title this millennium, and all not see time behind the plate — batted are taking steps towards winning another. .458 with a .568 slugging percentage. As of the publication of this piece, the Junior center fielder Connor McDavitt Bruins boast the best record in the NHL. The sparkled in the leadoff spot, posting a reigning Eastern Conference champs are on .453 on-base percentage while compil- the right track and just need to keep doing ing 10 RBIs and 12 runs. what they’re doing. Senior Max Freccia, a first baseman when The Red Sox are in a similar boat. They won he’s in the field, spent most of the trip as the World Series five months ago and kept the designated hitter and drove in 10 runs, their team mostly intact, so they should be in including a two-run homer at Greensboro. the running again this year. But regardless of “I have DH’ed for a large part of my col- how this season unfolds, they’ll be contenders lege career and feel comfortable in the posi- for years to come thanks to their enormous tion,” Freccia told the Daily in an email. “At Virginia Bledsoe / The Tufts Daily Archives payroll and loaded farm system. By holding this point I have my routine down pat and The men’s baseball team put together an impressive showing over spring break, winning onto its prospects this winter, Boston ensured I’m ready to go each at bat.” 11 of 12 games and outscoring its opponents 94-43. continued success down the road. The Jumbos also appear to have settled The Celtics also have an eye on the future. on their 2014 shortstop in Moser, who com- before playing at Bates Friday and Saturday that led them to 11 of 12 wins over spring They’ve been brutal this season, but by mitted just one error on the trip, and on in the first of four three-game series against break. design. They’re in the first year of a rebuilding their right fielder in freshman Oscar Kutch, NESCAC East opponents. The Bobcats took “NESCAC games carry with them an air process after trading away their coach and who started eight games at the position. two of three last year at Huskins Field. of excitement and intensity, but it is always best players for draft picks. It’s going to be a Overall, Tufts outscored opponents While the stakes will be higher when important to focus on treating every single while before Boston’s ready to make a run at 94-43. Tufts takes on division foes Bates, Bowdoin, game with the same attitude and effort,” banner number 18. At 3 p.m. today, the Jumbos will take on Colby and Trinity, the players will approach Freccia said. “I strive for my approach to be Watching a team purposefully self-destruct non-conference opponent Mass. Maritime, conference games with the same mindset consistent throughout the entire season.” is never pretty, but the Celtics didn’t have much choice. Though trading Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett and Doc Rivers hurt, history shows it was necessary. Boston let its original Jumbos look to continue early success at home Big Three (Larry Bird, Robert Parish and Kevin McHale) get old rather than deal them when SOFTBALL earn a hard-fought 6-4 victory. and Shelby [Lipson],” Clair said. “The they still had value, and it took the franchise continued from back “The hitting was good, especially freshmen saw a good amount of time in years to recover. The Celts couldn’t afford to and striking out 12 as the Jumbos our clutch hitting,” Clair said. “We Florida, and I really think all of them will make the same mistake twice. Pierce and tried to mount a comeback. had two comeback wins, which is be able to contribute in some way.” Garnett were past their primes — the win- Junior short stop Gracie Marshall always nice to see. Obviously it’s early Senior outfielder Sara Hedtler also dow had closed, and it was time to move on. laced an RBI single into left field to cut and we still have a lot of work to do.” started the season strong, hitting But if sometimes an organization needs to the lead to 7-4 in the seventh inning. While dominant pitching has pro- .372 with five walks. Junior outfielder know when to fold, it’s just as important to The comeback effort was short-lived, pelled the Jumbos’ success in recent Michelle Cooprider and sophomore know when to double down. That’s the situ- however, as sophomore Meghan Rich years, they also pose a legitimate infielder Christina Raso have provid- ation the New England Patriots find them- shut down the final Jumbo batters to offensive threat. Clair began this sea- ed the Jumbos with a spark on the selves in. They have an all-time quarterback secure the win for her team. son right where she left off last year’s base paths, stealing a combined seven in Tom Brady, but not for much longer. Brady “I think personally I do feel a bit of All-American season. In 13 games, bases in last week’s games. turns 37 in August and only has a handful of pressure as a leader of the team and one Clair has a .419 batting average, with Tufts will take on Bowdoin in a three- seasons left. The end of New England’s great of the captains to do as well as we did last four homers and 12 RBIs. Clair has led game set this weekend, in what will be football dynasty is near. year,” Clair said. “We need to find this the NESCAC in homeruns the last two its first home series and first NESCAC For the Patriots, that means the time to team’s groove and the face of this team.” seasons, and looks intent on accom- series of the year. The Bears also came win is now. They can’t afford to squander After the disappointing loss to plishing the feat again. out of the gate hot last week, winning the final years of Brady’s Hall of Fame career, Worcester State, Tufts bounced back Ruscz also provides the Jumbos six of their last seven contests en route especially since he accepted a hometown to win its last ten games of the trip. with a power threat. In the first week to a 10-5 overall record. discount so they could spend more on other The streak was highlighted by of her collegiate career, Ruscz blasted “Bowdoin’s always our biggest rival players and surround him with a strong sup- Fournier’s no-hitter against Bethel on three homeruns and leads the team in the NESCAC East,” Clair said. “The porting cast. They have to push all their chips Friday and a strong comeback effort with 18 RBIs. Ruscz is one of eight three games we play against them into the pile. against Keene State on Saturday. The incoming freshman that head coach each year are always big, especially Based on their aggressive approach so Jumbos trailed 4-0 early against the Cheryl Milligan is hoping will have an after beating them in the NESCAC far this offseason, the Pats appear to be Owls, but plated three unearned runs immediate impact on the team. Championship series last year. They’re doing just that. When stud cornerback Aqib in the fifth and three more runs in the “It’s nice to have a few new addi- going to be looking to get back at us, Talib defected to Denver on the first day of seventh to overcome the deficit and tions to the lineup in Cassie [Ruscz] so it makes it even more exciting.” free agency, New England turned around and landed five-time Pro Bowl cornerback Darrelle Revis to replace him the very next day. Then they signed another cornerback, Brandon Browner, for good measure. They Focus on conditioning critical to success kept Brady happy by re-signing his favorite target, slot receiver Julian Edelman, and bol- MEN’S TENNIS tion despite being a man down all we took away so much from our trip,” stered his receiving corps by inking wideout continued from back week long. Glickman said. “Some of the teams we Brandon LaFell. ability to win the close match, which Sophomore Jay Glickman, who typical- played out there were top tier in Div. III, It’s refreshing to see the typically conserva- will serve it well as it gets deeper into the ly plays among the top-three singles slots, and even the matches that we lost came tive Patriots spend money. For all their regu- season. Wong and senior Zach Ladwig sustained a wrist injury that sidelined down to only a few crucial points and lar season success, they haven’t won a Super won the only two singles matches of him for the five spring-break matches. games. Spring break was a great barom- Bowl in ten years and must find a way to get the day at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively. His classmate, Jacobson, looks forward to eter for how we matchup against our back over the hump. New England needs to Wong completed a routine 6-1, 6-4 win, his return to competitive play. competition.” squeeze another championship out of Brady but Ladwig battled for much longer in “He has been physically preparing as After an offseason focused on being and Bill Belichick before they call it quits. his 6-2, 3-6, 6-3 seesaw of a match over much as possible without further injuring the best that they could be, the Jumbos The Patriots recognize that when a cham- Sewanee junior Rand Jackson. the wrist, and we anticipate his return to full now know how they match up against pionship is in reach, you have to go for it. Tufts won all three doubles matches strength as soon as it makes sense for both competing schools and are ready to see Those opportunities don’t present them- without much of a hitch as Telkedzhiev himself and the team,” Jacobson said. the results they’ve been aiming for. selves very often, so when they do you need and Tan took the No. 1 doubles match By the end of the break, the Jumbos had “We’re confident that we can compete to make the most of them. 8-2, while Jacobson and Wong paired up a clearer assessment of both where they with any team in the country right now,” to win the most one-sided match of the were as a team and where they have to go Glickman said. “Our team is less focused day, 8-1, at No. 2 doubles. as the season progresses. on rankings and more focused on match Tyler is a junior who is majoring in eco- The Jumbos were also able to hold “The week was definitely filled with preparation. We believe that this outlook nomics. 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The No. 1 women’s softball b y Aa r o n Leibowitz ticularly impressive, winning all team started the 2014 cam- Daily Editorial Board three of his starts and allowing just paign strong, winning 12 of three earned runs while lasting at its first 13 games on its annual The baseball team had its most least six innings in each outing. He spring break trip in Florida. successful spring break trip of the was named NESCAC Pitcher of the Tufts is coming off its best 21st century from March 14-23, Week on Monday. season in program history, a going 11-1 over a jam-packed slate Sbily (2-0, 2.81 ERA) was stellar year that saw the team go in Virginia and North Carolina. The in his first two efforts before lasting 46-3 en route to a NESCAC Jumbos have not posted that high a just two innings in his third, a 12-11 Championship and NCAA winning percentage (.917) in their win over Virginia Wesleyan. title. Matching that success annual season-opening stint since “I felt I pitched well overall, but will be no easy task, but early at least 2000. definitely have some things to indications suggest this year’s Many of the wins came in domi- sharpen up and improve upon,” squad has the ability to do nant fashion, including seven vic- Sbily told the Daily in an email. so. tories by three runs or more. The “My changeup was working well in The Jumbos owe much of Jumbos scored seven-plus runs in each of my starts, and I felt I did a last year’s success to stel- seven different games. solid job of making in-game adjust- lar pitching. Senior pitcher And there were thrilling wins, too. ments when I needed to.” Lauren Giglio, who sat out all On March 16 against Massachusetts While his third outing was disap- of last season with a leg inju- Institute of Technology (MIT) in pointing, Sbily hopes to learn from ry, and junior All-American Newport News, Va., freshman sec- it going forward. pitcher Allyson Fournier ond baseman Tom Petry doubled “I just left my fastball up in the anchor a pitching staff that home sophomore shortstop Matt zone which made it easier for their led the NESCAC in earned Moser to give Tufts an 8-7 lead in the guys to put the bat on the ball,” he run average (ERA) last sea- top of the 12th. With two runners said. “It’s very important to me to son. Both pitchers looked in on in the bottom half of the inning, have continuous faith in the process top form out of the gate last junior southpaw Tom Ryan induced and my preparation and use those week, as the pitching staff a fielder’s choice to seal the win. mistakes as learning experiences.” recorded five shutouts in its From March 22-23, the Jumbos David (2-0, 5.54 ERA) bounced first thirteen games. won three games by a total of four back from a sub-par outing Fournier dominated runs. In a doubleheader against the against MIT to toss six shutout Courtesy Patricia Cordeiro in her six starts, earning a Apprentice School, Tufts got strong frames at Guilford. Junior pitcher Allyson Fournier led the Jumbos’ pitching staff over spring 0.62 ERA while averaging an pitching from junior left-hander While Slinger, Sbily and David break, compiling a 0.62 ERA to go along with a no-hitter this past Friday. incredible 15.6 strikeouts per Kyle Slinger, and then from Ryan, were all in the Jumbos’ regular game. Fournier was literally Giglio said. “[Sophomore] frame came with two outs, coming from behind in both games rotation last year, head coach John unhittable in Friday’s outing Erica [Country] and [fresh- as sophomore Hayley Terry to win 4-2 and 3-2. Casey certainly cannot ignore fresh- against Bethel, recording the man] Jasleen [Ghumman] are and junior Taylor Hanley The next day against Virginia man Tim Superko (2-0, 1.50 ERA). eighth no-hitter of her career. two young developing pitch- capitalized on RBI opportu- Wesleyan, Tufts plated three runs in The 6’ 2” southpaw, who spent a She struck out 15 during that ers who will have a lot of suc- nities with back-to-back sin- the eighth and one in the ninth to year honing his skills at Phillips game while walking only two. cess going forward.” gles. The pair combined for win 12-11 in a game that featured Andover after attending Wellesley Her strikeouts-to-walk ratio Tufts won its first two con- five hits and four RBIs for 28 hits and six errors. High, surrendered just eight hits stands at an impressive 20. tests in Minneola, Fla. con- Worcester in the game. When the Jumbos flew back to and fanned 16 batters in 12 innings Giglio was also dominant vincingly, beating Ramapo The Jumbos promptly cut Boston on Monday evening, many while allowing two runs. Whether in her six starts, recording a and Southern Maine 8-0 on the deficit in half in the bot- things were clearer than when they he finds himself in the regular rota- 0.70 ERA while holding teams Mar. 15. tom of the frame after a three- first departed for Virginia on March tion or not, Superko will be a valu- to under four hits per game Worcester State would pro- run homerun from freshman 13. For one, the pitching staff will able asset to the Jumbos once they on average. As a team, the vide Tufts with its first real infielder Cassie Ruscz. After likely center around Slinger, senior begin NESCAC East division play at Jumbos have posted a total test of the season the follow- County surrendered anoth- co-captain right-hander Christian Bates on Friday. ERA of 1.11 over their first 13 ing day. The upset-minded er run, Fournier came on in Sbily and sophomore righty Andrew It was the Jumbos’ offense, games. Lancers took control of the relief in the fourth inning David — the three of whom started though, that stole the show. “As a senior pitcher it [has] contest early, rocking County and shut down the Lancers, the first three games of the season Junior co-captain Wade Hauser, been great to see Allyson for six runs in the top of the throwing four no-hit innings and each earned multiple wins on an All-NESCAC second team [Fournier] developing she’s first. the trip. obviously really strong,” Most of the damage in the see SOFTBALL, page 11 Slinger (3-0, 1.42 ERA) was par- see BASEBALL, page 11

Men’s Tennis Tufts men’s tennis starts season strong over break b y Jo r g e Mo n r o y -Pala c i o of the trip. But the Bantams bested the Bantams, as on March 19, they played Daily Editorial Board Jumbos 6-3 to hand them their second their first team double header of the year. loss of the trip. The win was not an easy Tufts lost to No. 16 Pomona-Pitzer 7-2, The men’s tennis team traveled to one for Trinity, as three matches went but followed the loss with a win over southern California for its spring break to three sets — of which only Jacobson’s Occidental 8-1. training, where it competed against five ended favorably for Tufts. The loss to Pomona-Pitzer was the top-tier teams, beating three of them. Freshman Brad Wong won a close first team’s first of the season. Two singles play- The Jumbos began the season with a set before going up 3-0 in the second, at ers came out on top for the Jumbos as renewed confidence, mostly due to which point his opponent retired. The Wong won a 6-3, 6-0 match in the No. 4 the team’s hard work in the off-season third win for the Jumbos was at the No. 1 position, and classmate Kevin Kelly was between the fall and spring. doubles position, where sophomore Nik able to dig out a close second set to win at “This offseason the players got together Telkedzhiev and junior Brian Tan won a No. 6 singles 6-4, 7-6. and came up with a game plan to improve routine 8-2 match. However, Tufts did not let the loss to for the spring season,” sophomore Rob Jacobson considers his match a crucial Pomona-Pitzer affect its play later in the Jacobson said. “We spent lots of time in learning point of spring break. The team day when it dominated Occidental. The the weight room and worked extremely goal of winning collectively was evident only loss came at No. 1 singles, where No. hard on our fitness. This team feels like as the team’s cheering spurred Jacobson 25 ranked Telkedzhiev lost 6-2, 6-1. Every we are the fittest team out there and looks onward to victory. other match ended in a straightforward forward to showing off our level of fitness “The Trinity match was very challeng- win with the exception of Tan’s in the sec- by outlasting our opponents physically ing and had a lot of momentum swings,” ond position, who went to a third set, and and mentally on the court.” Jacobson said. “My opponent had a lot that of freshman Ryan Rosen, who also The Jumbos’ rigorous schedule over of powerful shots, especially off of his went to a third set. Once in the decisive spring break provided the perfect litmus forehand, so I had to stay diligently com- third set, however, both players started off test for their work during the off-season. mitted to the game plan I discussed with well and never looked back, each winning In four days the team played five team [head coach Jaimie] Kenney and [assistant his deciding set 10-1. matches against five premier schools: coach Karl] Gregor. In the end, the sup- The previous matches against Sewanee Denison, Sewanee, Pomona-Pitzer, port and energy from my teammates and on March 16 and Denison on March 15 Occidental and Trinity. coaches carried me over the finish line, provided much closer contests for Tufts, After playing its first four games against securing the team another point to fight who won 5-4 and 6-3. Sofia Adams / THe Tufts Daily non-conference opponents, Tufts finally back against Trinity.” Against Sewanee, the team showed its The men’s tennis team traveled to California got its first taste of NESCAC play against The Jumbos were fortunate to have a for spring break, where it went 3-2 in its first Trinity on March 21 in its final match day of rest before their match against the see MEN’S TENNIS, page 11 week of play this semester.