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Partly Cloudy Read It First 70/58 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LXVI, NUMBER 4 Monday, September 9, 2013 TUFTSDAILY.COM Gallagher appointed new CIERP director

b y Al e x a Ho r w i t z was an obvious choice for a Daily Editorial Board replacement to lead the pro- gram, which hosted more than Kelly Sims Gallagher, asso- 30 workshops, seminars and ciate professor of energy and conferences last year. environmental policy at The “When I retired, I wanted Fletcher School of Law and to hire someone to take over Diplomacy, took over the posi- the center that was familiar tion of Director of the Center with our policies,” Moomaw for International Environment said. “Professor Gallagher was and Resource Policy (CIERP) a student in this program, so this summer from Professor of she knows it very well. We are International Environmental extremely fortunate to have Policy William Moomaw after her back at Fletcher.” he stepped down in June. As the new director, According to The Fletcher Gallagher said she hopes School website, CIERP is an to see CIERP’s presence on establishment designed to campus increase through shape global developments the introduction of new pro- Annie Wermiel / Tufts Daily Archives into more environmentally, grams, including new research The revised drug and alcohol policy, which includes Good Samaritan and limited Amnesty clauses, comes socially and economically sus- measures with topics such as after years of discussion. tainable solutions. developmental economics. Moomaw — a former chem- “We would love to invite a istry professor who spent his number of Tufts faculty to join career researching climate our programs from a number Tufts adds Good Samaritan, Amnesty change, energy and interna- of different areas, creating an tional policy — said he found- interdisciplinary and cross- ed CIERP more than 20 years school collaboration type clauses to drug, alcohol policy ago to facilitate research on experience,” she said. global environmental and Gallagher, who also directs b y Jo s h We i n e r President Joe Thibodeau. dent that these policy revi- resource issues. the Center’s Energy, Climate, Daily Editorial Board “The Senate, along with sions would make students “In 1992, the program and Innovation (ECI) research others on campus, basically less hesitant about seeking started with me teaching program, said she is inter- A revised university policy started to talk to the adminis- assistance in times of need. four courses to students who ested in the role policy plays designed to limit judicial con- tration in a serious way about “It’s helping us to help stu- wanted to learn this mate- in developing more energy- sequences for students under how to reform this alcohol dents,” he said. “Some of the rial,” he said. related technologies around the influence of drugs or alco- policy,” Thibodeau, a senior barriers against calling for CIERP, however, has grown the world. hol who require medical assis- said. “A task force was com- help, like being worried about considerably since then. tance for themselves or others missioned in the spring ... and being placed on [Disciplinary He explained that Gallagher see CIERP, page 2 took effect at the beginning of the new policy was created Probation One or Two] ... those this year. over the summer.” reasons have gone away. Now, The new rules include a Thibodeau said he believes we won’t have disciplinary Good Samaritan policy, which that the new rules are easi- action against you for calling states that no one who seeks er to understand than in the for help. I think that’s going to treatment for oneself or oth- past, and points out that they be a positive [change].” ers will receive disciplinary incorporate a Good Samaritan Under the policy, stu- action, according to the Tufts policy, guaranteeing that stu- dents will not face disciplin- Student Handbook. A new lim- dents will not to be punished ary action for the first two ited Amnesty approach also for making emergency phone times that they are medically eliminates judicial sanctions calls on behalf of their intoxi- treated for substance abuse. for students for up to two cated peers. For the first incident, stu- instances of medical interven- “If a student got sick because dents are required to meet tion due to substance abuse. of alcohol, their friends would with a professional in the This policy had been under be free to call for help, without Department of Alcohol and consideration for several years [the risk of] getting in trouble Health Education, according and was debated by both stu- themselves,” he said. “It’s a good to the handbook. A second dents and administrators last barrier that has been removed.” incident results in another semester, according to Tufts Director of Alcohol & Health Community Union (TCU) Education Ian Wong felt confi- see ALCOHOL, page 2

Kyra Sturgill / The Tufts Daily Bubs to sing on “Good Sigma Phi Epsilon (SigEp) on Friday held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of their new house on 92 Professors Row. Morning America” b y El i s s a La d w i g else [is there] to call when you are like you to do two new songs that SigEp settles into new Daily Editorial Board thinking of college a cappella but you guys don’t even know yet,’” the Bubs?” sophomore Bubs mem- Amaru said. The Tufts Beelzebubs (the Bubs) ber Carl Haber said. “This is a huge The Bubs learned Florida house on Pro Row will perform on ABC’s “Good honor for us.” Georgia Line’s “Cruise” for the per- Morning America” in Times Square The Bubs will perform for formance, as well as Katy Perry’s b y El i z a b e t h McKa y 2011, when damages from an on Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. approximately 40 seconds and “Teenage Dream,” which the Bubs Daily Editorial Board unsanctioned Senior Week According to the group’s feature three songs, Amaru, a last sang a year ago, according to alumni party prompted SigEp’s Business Manager Vinny Amaru, junior, said. He explained that the Bubs President Jason Williams. After two years without a landlords to refuse the orga- the Bubs received an email from group offered up its repertoire and The Bubs’ three newest mem- house on campus, Sigma nization’s return to the 114 ABC inviting them to participate in in return were asked to perform bers will be unable to accompany Phi Epsilon (SigEp) official- Curtis Street residence. the channel’s College Week, a back- one of the songs on the list in addi- them for logistical reasons, having ly opened its house on 92 The organization has since to-school series of performances tion to two new pieces requested joined one week ago, Williams, a Professors Row with a ribbon- made a concerted effort to from a cappella, theater, cheerlead- by ABC. junior, added. cutting ceremony on Friday. ensure that a similar incident ing and marching band groups. “They came back and said, ‘We’d “It would be so much to The fraternity had been “One of the days they wanted like you to do “Everybody Talks” [by without a house since May see SIGEP, page 2 to highlight a cappella — and who Neon Trees], and then we’d actually see BUBS, page 2

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Ostrich head sculpture Netflix original series News 1 Op-Ed 9 replaced the acorn draw in high praises. head by Tisch Library. Features 3 Comics 10 Arts & Living 5Classifieds 11 Editorial | Letters 8 Sports Back

see FEATURES, page 3 see ARTS, page 5 2 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y News Monday, September 9, 2013 Dialogue on alcohol policy prompts revisions

ALCOHOL “If you’ve gone [for alcohol treat- campus, and is satisfied that the school further action to promote it through the continued from page 1 ment] three times in four years or less... faculty was able to collaborate produc- use of dorm posters, social media and mandatory meeting, as well as a con- I don’t think you can reasonably argue tively with students towards achieving other methods. sultation with the student’s family or that that person doesn’t have an alcohol this goal. “The biggest problem right now is guardian. It will only be upon the third problem,” Flax, a junior, said. “The administration was very help- that people are really unfamiliar with offense that students will be asked to Students engaging in other mis- ful and receptive to talking about this the policy,” she said. “It’ll only work if take either a medical or administrative conduct while under the influence with us,” Flax said. “We met various people know about it.” leave from the school. of alcohol will not be excused from times over the semester, talked about Wong expressed hope that the new According to Carolyn Flax, Students their other transgressions, according what direction we wanted to take the policy will encourage Tufts students to for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP) presi- to Wong. policy in and drafted what we wanted help each other stay healthy. dent, unlike an administrative leave, a “One of the first things we had to do the policy to look like. Basically, they “Tufts will benefit from this policy medical leave will not be noted on stu- [while creating this policy] was to sepa- passed exactly what we wanted them because it doesn’t seek to punish addic- dents’ academic transcripts. She added rate behavior from alcohol use,” Wong to pass, and we’re very excited about tion and it removes barriers to calling,” that students who have sought treat- said. “Alcohol can never be an excuse the results.” Wong said. “It encourages friends and ment for substance abuse as frequently for bad behavior.” While the full alcohol policy is already people around them ... to pick up the as three times are most likely in need of Flax said SSDP had been working listed in the student handbook, Flax phone and take care of each other, and medical treatment. hard to achieve medical amnesty on said she hopes that the school will take I think that’s really beneficial.”

New CIERP director hopes to broaden campus involvement

CIERP the end of this year, feels ready to enjoy continued from page 1 retirement. Another goal of Gallagher’s is to “I am in the process of figuring out improve the center’s financial backing. the next portion of my life,” Moomaw “We want to endow the center said. because currently we are only financed “I plan to continue my involvement by limited research grants, and it would working on a lot of topics that interest be nice to have unrestricted funding,” me. I believe it will be an extremely full she said. and active segment.” The administrative change at the Moomaw said that he feels pleased center comes at a notable time. with the progress CIERP has seen over Gallagher said CIERP’s 20th anniver- his time working at Fletcher. sary last spring gave her a chance to He credits Gallagher for a lot of the reflect on the growth of the program. recent success and foresees a positive “People have spent the first 10 years future for the center. of the program solidifying its presence, “Professor Gallagher will do a won- and I want the next 20 years to be derful job,” he said. “This whole peri- about broadening our impact through od of time has worked out extreme- teaching, research and policy analy- ly well. I believe I left a structure sis,” she said. that will ensure a continuation of Oliver Porter / The Tufts Daily Looking ahead, Moomaw, who will addressing the critical issues CIERP Associate Professor Kelly Sims Gallagher replaced William Moomaw as director of the Center be retiring from teaching at Fletcher at deals with. for International Environment and Resource Policy (CIERP).

housewarming UniversitySIGEP officials attend “The house SigEp is a great location,” he continued from page 1 said. “It helps them to be a part of the does not occur, according to SigEp fraternity and sorority community.” President Stephen Ruggiero II. Fletcher added that while the house “While we were [without a house], may prove to be a convenient recruit- we did a lot to make sure we cleaned ing device, he does not believe it is up our image, to show we’re capable of necessary to gain new members. the responsibility of having a house,” “If we’re recruiting the best men, Ruggiero, a senior, said. then the house isn’t what they’re join- The house on 92 Pro Row became ing for,” he said. available in the summer of 2012 after Ruggiero agreed, saying that the fra- the university told the fraternity Sigma ternity targets a high quality, not quan- Nu — which had occupied the house tity, of men. since 1985 — to leave. The space at “We don’t want the house to do the that time had reportedly deteriorated recruiting for us,” he said. “It’s a tool due to abuse and neglect by its tenants. we can use. We’re hoping not to recruit Female transfer students took up resi- more, but higher quality guys.” dence in the house before November The 11 brothers living in the newly 2012, when SigEp signed a one-year renovated house will pay rent through agreement for the house. the university bursar, much like stu- istolethetiv via Wikimedia Commons The brothers will learn this semes- dents living in a dorm, according to This Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m., the Tufts Beelzebubs will take the stage on ABC’s ter whether or not they will be able to Ruggiero. Though the university owns ‘Good Morning America’ in Times Square. stay in the house in subsequent years, the house, Massachusetts law stipu- Ruggiero said. lates that the fraternity chapter will Several representatives from the pay the housing property tax, he said. university administration and the According to SigEp Vice President of Bubs prepare new material for sec- national SigEp organization, as well Programming Gregory John Vitale, the as leaders from Greek organizations fraternity will not have access to the ond live ABC performance on campus, attended the housewarm- house’s basement, which may preclude ing ceremony. it from hosting larger events. Vitale is BUBS in advance ... and [Amaru] took care of it in a University President Anthony considering other ways the fraternity continued from page 1 week’s time.” Monaco, who participated in the rib- can engage students in its new space, ask of them to learn at the pace that Amaru agreed that the process of booking bon cutting, noted the importance of such as hosting backyard events. we learn — to learn how to perform the gig was more work than he first antici- the house in symbolizing the role of “We have to think of new and inter- in two days,” he said. “You don’t get pated, stating that he has sent over 68 emails the fraternity on campus. esting ways to reach out to the com- it the first time, so if their first time in the last few days. “This is not just a house with resi- munity,” Vitale, a senior, said. was on live, national television, that’s “It’s a lot more complicated,” he said. “I dents. It’s about what they represent Graduate Assistant at Fraternity and probably not fair,” really thought it would be a done deal in in Greek life on campus,” he said. Sorority Affairs Hayley Keene believes This Wednesday’s performance will be about five emails.” “[Fraternities and sororities] provide that SigEp’s return to an on-campus the Bubs’ second performance on “Good Despite the work involved in scheduling a lot of active support for students house is part of a positive trend in Morning America” since 2008, when the the gig, the Bubs expressed excitement for in academics, leadership development Greek life on campus, which also group was called for a last-minute show. Wednesday’s performance. and school spirit.” includes the addition of new sorority This year, the group plans to take a “When [the “Good Morning America” Monaco also addressed the brothers Kappa Alpha Theta this year. train to New York on Tuesday evening. agent] sent our hotel confirmations directly, reminding them of the real “Any time there’s an expansion in They will wake up at 5:15 a.m. the next and our travel confirmations, it was importance of the event. Greek organizations is great,” she said. morning to arrive on set and receive pre- like, ‘This is actually going to hap- “A house is one thing, but it’s all the “It shows that there’s an interest in show instructions before it goes live at 7 pen. We are actually going to do this,’” work this fraternity does across the Greek life and that it’s growing.” a.m., Amaru said. Amaru said. campus ... that matters,” he said. Before cutting the ribbon to the Williams was impressed with Amaru’s Williams echoed Amaru’s sentiments. SigEp Regional Director Logan house, Monaco noted the short dis- ability to sort out the details of the trip in “I think this is something the Bubs need- Fletcher, who oversees the fraternity’s tance between the president’s house such little time. ed — a little bit of a rejuvenation, something 21 chartered chapters in the Northeast, and the fraternity. “I feel like this process has been crunched to really spring board off of,” Williams said. commented on the benefits of the “It’s quite an honor to have you as a so much,” Williams said. “Normally people “What better way than millions of people house’s location on the corner of Pro neighbor,” he said to the brothers. “Lucky try to book gigs months or, honestly ... years watching you on live TV?” Row and Packard Avenue. for you, I’m a very sound sleeper.” 3

Featurestuftsdaily.com New ostrich sculpture, Web app draw attention to campus art b y Sa b r i n a McMi l l i n Schlegel attributed a substantial Daily Editorial Board amount of the project’s work to Phillippa Pitts, who served for a year as the gal- Although students are back on cam- lery’s graduate curatorial assistant and pus, one familiar icon has not returned. is working towards a master’s degree in This summer, the bronze sculpture of art history and museum studies. Pitts’ an acorn head that was located in a background in creating apps specifi- planter just downhill of Tisch Library, cally for museums added an innovative also known as “Colossal AcornHead” voice to the process, Schlegel said. by Vermont artist Leslie Fry, has dis- “Our goal in creating Museum appeared. In its place is a new piece: Without Walls was to build something “Autruche II,” which translates to that was entirely user driven,” Pitts told “Ostrich II,” by French artist Quentin the Daily in an email. “We even built Garel. A native of Paris, France, Garel in tours, which are self explanatory has won five awards for sculpting and enough that you can send your parents drawing between 2001 and 2005, includ- off with a smart phone and know that ing one from the Académie des Beaux- they’ll be delivered safely back to where Arts, Paris, and the Salon de Mai, Paris. they started.” Like “Colossal AcornHead,” the As with most technological projects, ostrich head sculpture is on loan to the there is the possibility of setbacks. Pitts university from a private owner for one said that she faced many challenges year. A continuation of the pilot-proj- when building the Museum Without ect that the Tufts University Art Gallery Walls app. began last year with the installment “As a first-year graduate student, I of the acorn head, the ostrich head is was not expecting the sheer quantity of from the Bertrand Delacroix Gallery in changing exhibitions, building projects New York, NY, from the collection of and incoming or outgoing loans,” she Paul and Janice Price of Bethesda, Md. said. “New works pop up in new places The acorn head has been relocated very quickly, which made it challeng- to the DeCordova Sculpture Park and ing to reliably navigate people around Museum in Lincoln, Mass., but its time the campus.” at Tufts sparked what staff members Pitts noted that using a Web appli- of the Art Gallery hope will become a cation helped her overcome some of longstanding tradition of art installa- these issues. tions across campus. “Fortunately, there are a lot of design The Art Gallery will this fall intro- tricks that can simplify that problem on duce Museum Without Walls, a Web our end, and that’s one of the reasons I and mobile application funded in part chose a Web app,” she said. “Web apps by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, are accessed through a URL, not the that helps users locate art across cam- app store, so we can update the proj- pus. The app also provides audio com- ect instantly without either waiting for mentary from Art Gallery staff or the Apple’s approval or requiring you to artists themselves, as is the case for maintain updates.” “Colossal AcornHead.” The Museum Without Walls app Similar projects involving technol- requires little maintenance on the part ogy have been appearing in other art of the user, according to Pitts. Wan Jing Lee / The Tufts Daily galleries as well. In early 2011, the “You can add the app to your phone On loan from an art gallery in New York, the new ostrich head sculpture on the tree bed Virginia Museum of Fine Arts chal- and know that it’ll never push notifica- below Tisch Library has taken the place of last year’s “Colossal AcornHead” sculpture. lenged a Pablo Picasso quotation — tions on you and [that] you’ll have the “Computers are useless. They can only most up-to-date version whenever you give you answers” — with a poster of open it,” she said. “I think it’s fantastic to invent these to do with the gallery. I was pretty unfa- Picasso’s face made of quick response As Museum Without Walls makes its kinds of mythologies about the work,” miliar with its origin.” (QR) codes, which linked to his works debut with “Autruche II,” the Art Gallery she said. “It becomes animated and “As freshmen last year, we learned and the website for buying tickets to has a vision for the future of the Web app takes on a life of its own. I find this to about the campus with the acorn the Picasso exhibit. and other art installations across cam- be a very positive sign that there’s this head being there, so we didn’t know Amy Schlegel, director of galleries pus, according to Schlegel. desire and thirst for more art on cam- that it wasn’t there before we were,” and collections at Tufts, explained that Last fall, the installment of “Colossal pus and more points for discussion.” Migliorato said. the Museum Without Walls app has AcornHead” brought art into conver- Sophomores Casey Betts and Hana Both expressed their enthusiasm for been in the making for about five years. sations across campus. A September Migliorato, both staff members at the the role that Museum Without Walls Only recently, with the advent of the 2012 article in the Daily featured stu- Art Gallery, discussed their perspec- could play in reaching out to students smart phone, did the university find a dent commentary on the new sculpture. tives as students for whom “Colossal who are not aware of the fine arts proper technological medium to bring Some found the sculpture to be “sensual AcornHead” has always been part of the resources the university has to offer. the project to fruition. and robust” or “fantastical,” while oth- Tufts experience. Pitts believes that the app will con- “We have long wanted to make ers found it “creepy” and “an expensive “I didn’t originally know that the tinue to evolve as a resource for the Tufts works from the collection more acces- eyesore.” The 2012 Halloween joke issue sculpture near Tisch was a rotating community. sible, not only by making them more of the Daily included an article satirizing piece, so I found that interesting and “There are so many fascinating stories physically accessible in present, but “Colossal AcornHead” as a ploy to spy on cool,” Betts said. “I wish they had and ideas ... I’m excited to pass that off in being able to interpret them in a students with hidden cameras. advertised that more and connected to the gallery staff,” she said. “It’s great way that could be 24/7, on demand,” Schlegel voiced support for the dis- the piece with the Art Gallery, because to know that the project isn’t done; it will Schlegel said. course about the acorn head last year. I also didn’t know that it had anything keep growing and changing.” Campus Comment What did you think of Fall Gala?

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“I thought Fall Gala was a better version of a high school prom. I really enjoyed the “I wish it was more of a dance environment like I heard Fall Ball was.” fireworks!” - Michael Lordi, freshman - Michael Winget, sophomore “Tickets were sold out, so I didn’t go. It’s not that I love Fall Ball, but I’m bit disap- “As much as I appreciated all the work students put into planning Fall Gala, I was pointed to see that tradition change.” disappointed at the decision to replace Fall Ball, which was one of my favorite events - Rachel Hawkins, senior freshman, sophomore and junior year.” - Ali Rocchi, senior 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y advertisement Monday, September 9, 2013

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b y La n c y Do w n s appetite for binge-watching Daily Editorial Board television. It boasts 37.6 mil- lion streaming subscribers With all of Netflix’s recent and three of its original shows success, it’s hard to believe are up for Emmy Awards. Long thatNetflix merely two years original ago the gone are thecontent days of Qwikster gets auspicious start video-streaming provider was — the company wisely back- in the middle of a massive tracked on their decision public relations crisis. in October 2011, before the In September 2011, CEO separated services became Reed Hastings posted on a reality — and of hateful Netflix’s blog that the com- Facebook posts. Miraculously, pany was planning to sepa- Netflix has resurrected itself rate its DVD-by-mail service and is providing its subscrib- from its online video-stream- ers with quality original pro- ing service. The new DVD-by- gramming, as well as untold mail service was, bafflingly, hours of previously released to be named Qwikster — and TV shows and movies. customers who subscribed to Netflix made the first season both services would see their of the drama “House of Cards” accounts split: “Qwikster.com (2013) available in February and Netflix.com websites will — its first real foray into the not be integrated,” Hastings world of original content. acknowledged in his rambling (Between 2009 and 2012, the blog post. company briefly dabbled in Astonishingly, the Qwikster webisodes and comedy stand- announcement came less than up specials.) The political two months after a price hike thriller had big names behind that instigated vitriolic posts it: Academy Award nominated on the company’s Facebook director David Fincher direct- page from angry customers. ed the first two episodes, while Paul Hudson via Flickr Creative Commons With subscribers promising to Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright Kevin Spacey was nominated for an Emmy for his work in Netflix’s ‘House of Cards.’ cancel their accounts and the led the cast. press covering every blunder It was a savvy way to launch indulge in their desire to tive reviews that “Hemlock “Hemlock Grove” attracted the company made, Netflix’s its first show; with A-list stars binge-watch all thirteen epi- Grove” (2013), the Netflix- more viewers its first weekend future couldn’t have looked involved, even the more skep- sodes in one weekend. distributed horror series, than “House of Cards” did, more bleak. tical viewers would be inclined This auspicious start for the garnered when it premiered and the series was renewed Today, Netflix has capital- to tune in. And, perhaps more video-streaming service was in April. Despite poor feed- ized on the ever-increasing importantly, viewers could hampered only by the nega- back, Netflix announced that see NETFLIX, page 6

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b y Ve r o n i c a Li t t l e privy to the classified information used in Daily Editorial Board his case — represent Erdogan. The only rule ‘Closed Circuit’for bores the two attorneys, in made painfully clear The government is watching us — all of us. throughout the movie, is that once the classi- This sentiment, particularly resonant for audi- fied information is revealed the two may not encestheaters at a time when WikiLeaks with and the NSA cheaphave any contact. thrills Enter lawyer Martin Rose, played by Eric Closed Circuit Bana, and special advocate Claudia Simmons- Howe, played by Rebecca Hall. In the first of many predicable twists, the audience is clued Directed by John Crowley into the fact that the pair had an affair in the Starring Eric Bana, Rebecca Hall, Jim past, one that jeopardized both of their careers Broadbent and destroyed Rose’s marriage. More than ever, their relationship becomes particularly are prominent parts of today’s zeitgeist, per- cumbersome. In order to retain their positions vades the new British film “Closed Circuit.” on the high-profile case, the lawyers make a Directed by John Crowley and written by pact to keep their past relationship confiden- Steven Knight, the film is fiercely British. It tial. The film, at first a seemingly character- takes place in London, where a devastating driven drama about the relationship between bomb kills 120 innocent people in a quaint Rose and Simmons-Howe, quickly delves into marketplace. The suspect, a drug-dealing darker, heavier themes — including govern- immigrant named Farroukh Erdogan, is mental surveillance and secrecy — as viewers detained. However, things get sticky when catch wind of a cover-up. Ch Villa via Flickr Creative Commons the government steps in; the information Sadly, “Closed Circuit,” which has tremen- Although ‘Halcyon Days’ occasionally has a repetitive feel, Goulding’s unique sound and that will be used against Erdogan is so clas- dous potential, is burdened by excessive expo- several standout songs make the album a success. sified that it cannot be shared with either the sition and unnecessary twists. Moreover, the suspect or his lawyer. Consequently, both a lawyer and a “special advocate” — who is see CIRCUIT, page 6

b y Br e n d a n Do n o h u e Like its predecessor, “Halcyon Daily Editorial Board Days” is already doing well on the Ellie Goulding charts.releases “Burn,” the first single off of Following the success of her sec- the album, has already graced the ond studio album “Halcyon” (2012), Billboard Hot 100 in the United States Ellieexpanded Goulding on Aug. 26 version released and became of Goulding’s album first number- one single on the U.K. Singles Chart. Halcyon Days On the track, Goulding sings, “We can light it up, up, up / so they can’t put it out, out, out” over a synth beat that Ellie Goulding sounds like much of the rest of the album. However, in this particular Polydor Records instance, the song’s similarity to oth- ers is not a drawback — Goulding’s production is both compelling and “Halcyon Days,” an extended version novel. “Burn” is an unrestrained, sta- of the former, which features 10 new dium-filling track that makes Katy Edinburgh International Film Festival via Flickr Creative Commons tracks in her signature ethereal indie In spite of a weak script, Jim Broadbent brings intensity to his role of Attorney General in pop style. see GOULDING, page 6 ‘Closed Circuit.’ 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts & Living Monday, September 9, 2013

GOULDING continuedThough from page 5not adventurous, ‘Halcyon Days’ Perry’s “Roar” sound like a kit- showcasesten’s purr. Goulding’s talents Goulding is known for her covers, often of the songs of male vocalists, and they never disappoint. In “Halcyon,” she covers “Hanging On” by Active Child and “High for This” by The Weeknd. A standout on “Halcyon Days” is her ver- sion of Alt-J’s “Tessellate,” a sure rival of the original. The singer-songwriter adds some dripping electronic beats in the background, which accompany her voice in a much more substantial way. A saxophone solo adds a sul- try sound, and a sharp snare pulls it all together. After a successful collabora- tion on “I Need Your Love” with David Shankbone via Flickr Creative Commons Calvin Harris, Goulding once Eric Bana, no stranger to the political thriller, plays a complex lawyer again works with a popular fighting for justice in the face of a government cover-up. young producer on this album. “Stay Awake,” from “Halcyon Days,” is another partner- ing with the French producer Madeon, who is known for his remix of French band Yelle’s CIRCUIT are completely overshadowed by “Que Veux Tu.” His style is evi- continuedBritish from page thriller 5 focusesthe basic plot. Hall’s on role, in par- dent on the chorus, where a twists are so laboriously produced ticular, is intense and complicated, heavy, yet exciting beat pounds governmentthat they create more questions surveillance unapologetically ambitious and behind Goulding’s breathy than can be answered, making the simultaneously vulnerable. Among vocals as she sings, “You can movie feel contrived and poorly the supporting cast, acclaimed follow us to paradise.” crafted. At a time when immacu- British thespian Jim Broadbent In “Goodness Gracious,” lately made political thrillers like gives a surprising and show-stop- Goulding sings about pull- “House of Cards” (2013) are fre- ping performance as the Attorney ing someone back from the quent across television and in the- General. With a devilish grin and brink of emotional destruc- aters, films like “Closed Circuit” are sharp suit, Broadbent’s charac- tion. Despite the somber con- forced to flounder. Though “Closed ter personifies governmental tent, the song still manages to Circuit” has all of the elements of a immorality and omniscience. The sound bubbly and upbeat. proper thriller, the film turns out Attorney General forces the action Other songs, like “Hearts more like a sloppy pseudo-thriller: at multiple times in the film, creat- Without Chains” and “Under simply and strikingly generic. ing confusion and causing chaos, Control,” are catchy, but they For all its faults, “Closed Circuit” all the while retaining his cool exte- begin to blend together after has some redeeming qualities. First, rior. just a few listens. Herein lies the scenes are absolutely beautiful. Ultimately, “Closed Circuit” is the main problem on this Marple Bridge Photography via Wikimedia Commons Set in London and showcasing the a film that could have been much extended addition: at a total of The extended album ‘Halcyon Days’ features more of Goulding’s gothic and imposing architecture better. With a great cast, amazing 28 songs, many of this edition’s distinctive covers. of the city, the cinematography cinematography and a compel- tracks fail to become anything manages to transform an iconic ling idea, the film should have special on their own. They done well by adding more of “Halcyon Days” is a solid location and make it unfamiliar. been memorable. This movie has become almost fillers, songs these standout remixes onto re-release of her second musi- Lofty and nuanced shots generate been made a thousand times, in that sound nice as a whole but “Halcyon Days.” cal venture that features a few paranoia and tension. This quality a thousand different iterations — would be unrecognizable out- The most notable of these standout tracks. Although the almost manages to shake “Closed some worse, but most much bet- side of it. remixes are Blood Diamond’s album is not groundbreaking, Circuit” from its foundation; how- ter. What makes this film lackluster Goulding’s music has also take on “Anything Could it’s hard to complain about hear- ever, the film remains grounded in is its unsurprising and unimagi- been incredible fodder for Happen” and a remix of “ Burn” ing Goulding’s haunting voice its weak screenplay and plodding native screenplay. Political thrill- remix artists in the past few by the more obscure Citizen, over both her signature synth progression. ers like “Closed Circuit” simply years. Aside from including an artist that Goulding was beats and acoustic tracks. With Most unfortunately, the stellar cannot succeed when this level of the aforementioned “Stay shown dancing to in a video on “Halcyon Days,” Goulding’s performances by Bana and Hall predictability mars them. Awake,” she could have her Instagram account. success is sure to continue.

NETFLIX Is The New Black.” Series creator Jenji continued from page 5 Kohan hasn’t shied away from depict- for a second season, solidifying, at least ing lesbian relationships or introducing Original Netflix shows receive critical praisefor now, its place in the lineup. transgendered characters. And because Although the buzz surrounding Netflix doesn’t have to worry about rat- “House of Cards” has been fairly well ings in the same way network and cable sustained since its release, it paled in shows do, it can afford to create a “risky” comparison to the hype surrounding the show that most networks would pass on cult favorite, “Arrested Development” because it may not appeal to enough (2003-2013). Fox canceled the critically advertisers. adored, low-rated comedy in 2006, and The success of “Orange Is The New rumors of an “Arrested Development” Black” reveals the potential Netflix movie have been swirling almost con- has to continue to explore stories and stantly since then. Filming of a fourth characters that would never make it to season began in 2012 and Netflix ABC or CBS. Netflix is well on its way released the 15 episodes of the fourth to revolutionizing the way we watch TV season on May 26 to rabid fans eagerly and the content of programming. awaiting the return of the dysfunctional For now, though, Netflix is poised for Bluth family. more success. “House of Cards” is up Although it was generally well- for nine Emmys, including Outstanding received, the new season divided both Drama Series, Outstanding Lead Actor fans and critics — and, surprisingly, in a Drama Series and Outstanding was overshadowed this summer by Lead Actress in a Drama Series. Jason “Orange Is The New Black,” the come- Bateman of “Arrested Development” dy-drama series set in a women’s pris- was nominated for Outstanding Actor on, which received more viewers in its in a Comedy Series, and “Hemlock first week than either “House of Cards” Grove” received minor Emmy nods. or “Arrested Development.” Meanwhile, second seasons of Of all of Netflix’s original shows, “House of Cards, “Hemlock Grove” and “Orange Is The New Black” indicates the “Orange Is The New Black” are in pro- potential power Netflix has as a produc- duction, and a host of comedy specials er of original content. The show, based and new shows are slated to premiere in on a memoir of the same name, boasts 2014. There’s even potential for a fifth a nearly all-female cast and features season of “Arrested Development.” It’s James Duncan Davidson/O’Reilly Media, Inc. via Wikimedia Creative Commons black and Latina actresses who rarely been an incredible transformation for Netflix CEO Reed Hastings finds success in the video-streaming service’s original get to play characters as substantive a company that now has nowhere to go programming. and fleshed-out as they are in “Orange but up. Monday, September 9, 2013 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y advertisement 7 Intro Meeting for all Pre-Health Clubs

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editorial THE TUFTS DAILY Ha n n a h R. Fi n g e rh u t Alcohol policy revisions long awaited Editor-in-Chief Editorial This academic year, the Office of policy. Subsequent offenses result in lines of jargon with simple and straight- Student Affairs officially adopted “Good the notification of parents or guard- forward wording. Jenna Buckle Samaritan” and limited “Amnesty” poli- ians, additional meetings with alco- The Good Samaritan policy is well Melissa Wang cies for dealing with substance abuse on hol and health professionals and, known for protecting those who assist Managing Editors campus. after a third offense, mandatory med- others from any sort of legal repercus- Individual students and organiza- ical leave. sions. These are all words and concepts Abigail Feldman Executive News Editor Daniel Gottfried News Editors tions on campus, such as Students These updates to the policy accom- that everyone can understand. By edu- Victoria Leistman plish two very important tasks. First, cating students about the university’s Menghan Liu for a Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), Melissa Mandelbaum advocated for these policy changes, the new language makes it clear stance on offenses, judicial actions Elizabeth McKay Annabelle Roberts despite the fact that there is no grand that students are not punished for are fairer. Knowledge is power, and an Mahpari Sotoudeh departure from the policies of the “doing the right thing” and calling an informed student body is a student Josh Weiner Sarah Zheng past. In fact, the wording has only ambulance. Second, this clarification body that makes better decisions. Daniel Bottino Assistant News Editors been slightly tweaked. then eliminates some of the hesita- Dean of Campus Life and Student Alexa Horwitz Elissa Ladwig The new language codifies the tion students may have in debating Leadership Bruce Reitman and his Hunter Ryan otherwise murky issue of the impli- whether to call Tufts University Police office should be commended for his Denali Tietjen cations of calling Tufts Emergency Department (TUPD) or TEMS in a Aug. 30 email, in which he advertised Medical Services (TEMS), including dangerous situation involving drugs these changes to the Tufts community. Shannon Vavra Executive Features Editor Lily Sieradzki Features Editors the disciplinary response from the and/or alcohol. By prioritizing students’ safety instead Charlotte Gilliland university for both the student who There is still some ambiguity in the of attempting to deter drug and alcohol Emily Bartlett Vicky Rathsmill called and the student in question. A language of the student handbook, in abuse through harsh punishment, the Emma Arnesty-Good Assistant Features Editors first violation results in a warning and situations where “other violations of the administration demonstrates the sort Caitlin McClure Sabrina McMillin required meeting with a professional code of conduct may be pursued if they of forward thinking that will allow more Julia McDaniel in the Alcohol and Health Education are found,” that should also be resolved. students to receive the care they need in Department, in line with the previous However, this “new” policy replaces potentially life-threatening situations. Caroline Welch Executive Arts Editor Dan O’Leary Arts Editors Veronica Little Drew Robertson Assistant Arts Editors Brendan Donohue Lancy Downs Denise amisial Grace Hoyt

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Alexander Kaufman Executive New Media Editors Oliver Porter Phuong Ta Jake Hellman New Media Editors Barton Liang Assistant New Media Editors Off the Hill | Dartmouth College PRODUCTION Elliot Philips Missed opportunity Production Director b y Lu k e De c k e r sophomore class on campus at the same Why has Dartmouth missed this oppor- Emily Rourke Executive Layout Editor The Dartmouth time, Dartmouth can foster an “undergradu- tunity? Sophomore summer is just about Adrian Lo Senior Layout Editor Emma Arnesty-Good Layout Editors ate experience” unlike any of its peer institu- the time when Dartmouth’s undergraduates Jen Betts The first time I came to visit Dartmouth, tions, one built on community, camaraderie have gained enough sense of what they’re Shoshanna Kahne Daniel MacDonald I asked my tour guide what defined the and collaborative innovation. good at, put enough thought into what they Montana Miller Falcon Reese “Dartmouth undergraduate experience” so Former President Jim Yong Kim’s fre- want to do with the rest of their lives and Reid Spagna highly spoken about in U.S. News & World quent allusion to his predecessor, John Sloan gleaned enough know-how in the classroom Andrew Stephens Chelsea Stevens Report. Without hesitation she answered, Dickey, in each of his major speeches forged to produce projects of significant substance Maura McQuade Assistant Layout Editors “Sophomore summer!” Yet two months Dickey’s words into a motto of Dartmouth in on their own. In addition, it is one of the few into my own sophomore summer, I find this decade, “Embrace the world’s troubles times that one’s peers are all in Hanover with Jamie Hoagland Executive Copy Editors myself lacking the same excitement as my as your own.” Yet, I fail to understand how limited time commitments due to the lack Julia Russell first tour guide. Why? Dartmouth has missed Dartmouth as an academic institution has of full-functioning clubs and athletic teams Emma Arnesty-Good Copy Editors Anna Haugen the opportunity to make sophomore sum- incorporated these rather profound words in the summer. The relaxed atmosphere of Grace Hoyt mer a “defining experience” and has instead into its undergraduate studies curriculum. June, July and August in Hanover is condu- Adrienne Lange Drew Lewis allowed it to be just another academic term. While Dartmouth has funded undergraduate- cive to producing the change that Dickey Annaick Miller As I was scrolling through the timetable faculty partnership research in the summer encouraged of Dartmouth students and Kim Vidya Srinivasan Marina Shtyrkov of classes in the summer at the end of spring through the James O. Freedman Presidential reiterated, yet Dartmouth has failed to pro- Hadley Gibson Assistant Copy Editors term, I realized that the courses taught in the Scholars program and offered seminars vide outlets for this sort of group work and Patrick Schulman Rachel Salzberg summer are not the same courses offered through the “Leading Voices” lecture series, innovation to flower. Tori Porter any other term. Rather, the courses offered neither grants Dartmouth students the Fostering an experience like the one I pro- in the summer are the blandest of all. With opportunity they need to make the changes pose does not have to take place completely Hamid Mansoor Executive Online Editor some departments only offering introduc- they want to see in the world. What if there outside of the classroom. Perhaps academ- tory courses and maybe one other mid-level existed classes and independent research ic departments can also take advantage of class, I find myself wondering, what exactly opportunities that afforded Dartmouth smaller classes and the ability for Dartmouth is the point of taking classes in the summer? students the ability to, for instance, invent students to handle just a little bit more work, Not only is there nothing special about the something in Thayer, develop an iPhone app and offer classes on bigger critical issues courses offered, but also a summer term in Sudikoff, found a nonprofit in Silsby, tutor of practical importance rather than bland BUSINESS “on” means that Dartmouth students are and mentor international high school stu- introductions. As a start to improving what Daphne Wu forced to take another “off.” While I realize the dents remotely from Bartlett or design the seems to be a rather lackluster term called Executive Business Director benefit of the D-Plan is being able to intern schematics of a sustainable house in the “sophomore summer,” Dartmouth should when other students are not — affording Black Family Visual Arts Center? Dartmouth offer seminars within major academic disci- Li Liang Receivables Manager Dartmouth students greater access to more needs to find a way to make more of sopho- plines and require every sophomore to take competitive internships — all of Dartmouth’s more summer by encouraging innovation, one as a pass/fail distributive — bringing P.O. Box 53018, Medford, MA 02155 617 627 3090 FAX 617 627 3910 student body is never on campus at the incubating new ideas and, above all, chal- like-minded individuals together (in groups [email protected] same time because of the forced off-term. lenging Dartmouth students to find a prac- of any size) and allowing them to together Changing the structure of sophomore sum- tical solution to a world’s trouble with the take the reins of their Dartmouth education mer will make the D-Plan more worthwhile. knowledge they have been bequeathed after and apply it to the greater world community. By taking full advantage of having the entire two years attending the college. This will make Dartmouth different.

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Op-Ed We are all Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning

b y Sa m u e l Da n i e l by the NSA are inconsistent with what is expected from an executive branch Last Tuesday, the first class of my senior helmed by a Nobel Peace Prize winner. year was “Introduction to Computer This stands in contrast to Manning and Security,” a class about the ideas and Snowden who have both taken actions techniques involved in protecting com- aimed at correcting what they feel are puters and other digital systems from injustices. Over the summer, the Swedish intrusions and misuse. Members of the Internet service provider that once host- class were discussing recent events in the ed Wikileaks’ servers recommended security world. I immediately thought of Snowden to the Nobel Committee for the Edward Snowden and Chelsea Manning, 2013 Peace Prize. The ISP’s CEO said, “To currently in exile and prison, respec- be honest, I don’t have high hopes. But tively, as I’m sure many of my peers did. at least it’s possible to suggest.” Since Manning and Snowden both worked Chelsea Manning’s arrest in 2009, indi- in the intelligence field and were given viduals and organizations around the high-level security clearances to com- world have been calling for her nomina- puter systems that enabled them to view tion for the Nobel Peace Prize. classified documents. When Manning Tufts University confers honorary and Snowden chose to become whistle- degrees to “recognize extraordinary tal- blowers, they proved that no matter ents and contributions” on “those who how secure a computer system is made, have not yet received other recognition there can never be a way to guard commensurate with their accomplish- against the human elements involved ments.” Earlier this year, Tufts gave an in the system itself. During the course honorary degree to Aso Tavitian who, of their work, they learned that their among many other accomplishments, respective employers had been or are helped found a company that produces currently engaged in secret activities data-protection software. This demon- that each found reprehensible and wor- strated a respect for the integrity and thy of public disclosure. Their actions safety of electronic data. By giving were an attempt to bring a level of an honorary degree to Snowden and transparency and accountability to the Manning, the Tufts community would government programs and actions they declare its respect for two individuals had revealed. who gave the world evidence of the While pondering the relation- abuse of governmental power and the ship between computer security and illegal collection of electronic data and Snowden and Manning, I read an email are now paying the price. from the Tufts administration calling The Tufts community should recog- for nominations from the community nize the sacrifices and contributions VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS for honorary degree candidates. My that Edward Snowden and Chelsea mind began to wander from whistle- servers of American technology compa- that the EU must “no longer tolerate U.S. Manning have made to this nation blowers to thoughts of other prestigious nies without warrants and deliberately laws being applied directly on EU ter- and the international community. We awards. I remembered that in 2009 the weakening standard and widely-used ritories — I don’t want to hear the argu- should acknowledge that Snowden Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to new- encryption techniques that are impor- ments of national security anymore.” and Manning acted in their capacity as ly-elected President Barack Obama “for tant to the Internet. As its digital surveillance programs global citizens by initiating an intelli- his extraordinary efforts to strengthen On Aug. 9, President Obama said, “I grew, the U.S. government bet heavily gent and meaningful dialogue between international diplomacy and coopera- think the main thing I want to empha- upon the general public’s ignorance of the United States government and the tion between peoples.” size is I don’t have an interest and the the ease with which it could spy on both world about privacy rights, intelli- The recent revelations about our people at the NSA don’t have an interest domestic and international Internet gence gathering and secret-keeping in government activities under President in doing anything other than making traffic. While the Internet continues to the digital era. By awarding Snowden Obama’s leadership do not fall in line sure that where we can prevent a terror- be more integral to our daily lives, little and Manning with honorary degrees in with the Nobel Committee’s citation. ist attack, where we can get information consideration has yet been given to the absentia, Tufts would honor its values According to documents leaked by ahead of time, that we’re able to carry dearth of transparency, oversight and as much as it honors the recipients. Snowden, the U.S. government has out that critical task.” Despite this stated regulation with respect to the U.S. gov- Please join me in nominating Edward failed to comply with international goal, the NSA has continued to spy on ernment’s relationship with the Internet. Snowden and Chelsea Manning for hon- norms and agreements with our allies some of the U.S.’s most important allies, Rather, the NSA has been slowly devel- orary degrees as a display of true demo- as well as violated a vital trust between nations and organizations that are in no oping into a force that will be described cratic spirit. Visit http://trustees.tufts. itself and its citizens. The National way sponsors of terrorism. as Orwellian if it is not stymied by pre- edu/data/degrees for instructions on Security Agency (NSA) has been bugging Members of the European Parliament cise legislation and vigilant oversight. As how to submit nominations as well as a European Union and United Nations called on the President to appear before the most significant whistleblowers of list of previous recipients. Submissions offices in New York and Washington, the body to address allegations of NSA the 21st century so far, Chelsea Manning must be received by Sept. 20. D.C., engaging in surreptitious inter- spying on European Union (EU) embas- and Edward Snowden relinquished the ception of communications into and sies. Others went as far as to call for giv- potential for happy and peaceful lives out of the United States, collecting the ing Snowden asylum somewhere in the in order to spark a public dialogue that Samuel Daniel is a senior majoring in Internet communications of American EU. Sophie in ‘t Veld, a Dutch Member both felt would serve the greater good. computer science. He can be reached at citizens that are stored on the private of the European Parliament, has stated The surveillance programs operated [email protected].

Off the Hill | University of Minnesota The problem with peace

b y Br i a n Re i n k e n it does not account for the cultural fears, The Minnesota Daily feelings and memories of the masses. In Israel-Palestine, the conflict is The Israeli-Palestinian peace talks sensitive enough to resonate across are back in session, but their stability the globe. Returning staff and students was already tested by an Israeli military may remember the discord that erupt- raid that killed three Palestinians in a ed on the University of Minnesota’s West Bank refugee camp. own West Bank last November when With continuous regional turmoil, student groups used Israel’s missile it seems doubtful that any significant strike on Gaza as a springboard to criti- peace will be brokered before the cize broader Israeli policy in Palestine. realization of the talks’ nine-month Tensions ran high, despite the fact deadline. that most Americans have no direct Maybe we shouldn’t be surprised. involvement with the issues in the After all, problems in the region have Middle East. been brewing, by anyone’s count, for Consider, then, how much more dif- a millennium. Is there any hope that ficult it will be to alter the cultural nine months can meaningfully mend framework of those whose way of life all wrongs? is constantly shaped by the conflict. The problem with peace is that peace True peace in Israel and Palestine will itself is a relative term. Israel and the demand more than the renunciation of Palestinian Liberation Organization could military violence. It will require truth MCT move toward compromise, but if their and reconciliation en masse, and it respective citizens refused to accommo- will require a radical re-evaluation of the top down, and it is not a change that sequestered in conference rooms. date the gesture, it would remain largely an episteme that too often transforms will come to Israel and Palestine in nine These peace talks, in the end, repre- symbolic. When such an expansive social human beings into mere “Israelis” or months. Instead, lasting peace must be sent merely the beginning of a healing problem is addressed, top-down change “Palestinians.” built gradually and unromantically by process that may last as many years as is almost doomed to fail simply because Peace is not a spring that trickles from individual citizens, not by politicians the illness it’s trying to cure.

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SOCCER after Bates senior midfielder Julia FIELD HOCKEY which kept the ball above the “Bates is a great team, and continued from back Rafferty headed in a ball from 35 continued from back fifty for most of the game,” Golja it was an important in-confer- shot on goal that clanged off the yards out to increase Bates’ lead scoring opportunities, main- said. “I absolutely derive a sense ence win for us,” Golja said. “I crossbar, signaling the Jumbos’ to two. The Jumbos continued to taining their one-goal advan- of confidence from knowing our think we had some great pass- struggles to put the ball in the fight back, with Farris finally sink- tage as the clock expired. The team’s ability to gain and main- ing patterns and were able to back of the net as they went into ing one in the back of the net with game, in comparison to some tain possession.” work well as a unit. We are just the break still down one point. seven minutes to go on a cross more hotly contested rivalries in While the Jumbos are no getting started, and I think we Whiting expressed optimism from senior tri-captain defender the NESCAC, was largely clean doubt pleased with the ‘W,’ can look to amp up our inten- about the team’s ability to create Blair Brady. and neither team was awarded coming off a 1-0 loss to non- sity and start to establish our scoring opportunities, noting that Farris, a junior transfer student a single card or penalty. conference opponent MIT in a own unique team dynamic.” the aim will be capitalizing on those in her first game for the Jumbos, “I think we had a great pass- scrimmage Tuesday, they know Next, the Jumbos prepare chances in upcoming practices. will be a force to look out for as ing game to maintain posses- there is work to be done. This to host their home opener on “Our greatest strength was our the season progresses. sion,” Wan said. “This week week’s results showed room Bello Field, a tilt against non- ability to create scoring chanc- Tufts pressed hard after the during practice, we focused for head coach Tina McDavitt’s conference Babson College es,” she said. “It’s been a while goal to try to even out the game on having smart, hard pass- squad to improve in the com- on Sept. 10. In 2012 Tufts since our team has created this at two goals apiece, but couldn’t es and this translated in the ing weeks. went a perfect 9-0 at home, many dangerous chances, and I get anything going before the game. Finding the open play- Despite the massive edge in and defeated the Beavers 3-2 was very encouraged by that. On clock ran out. Although they er and little inside-outside time of possession and gain- on the road. Despite having the flip side, our greatest weak- came up short, Kaufman was passes helped us to move the ing 17 corner opportunities, these factors on their side, the ness was our inability to finish the pleased with the team’s play at ball up the field.” Tufts mustered just a single Jumbos are determined to pre- scoring opportunities.” the end of the game and hopes to The Jumbos performance goal in the winning effort. Otley pare for Babson as they would The Jumbos came into the channel that intensity through- showed much promise for the stepped up to make eight key a top conference opponent, second period reinvigorated and out all of their games. rest of the season, as they saves for Bates, keeping them in using their missed opportuni- managed another 13 shots on goal “The highlight was the second possessed the ball for the vast contention despite their failure ties from Saturday to improve compared to the Bobcats’ six. half and Alex scoring that goal; majority of the game and pre- to control the ball. upon their team play. “During half time, we talk- we were really pushing forward to vented the host Bobcats from Last year, Tufts similarly “I’m really excited for the ed about giving it a little more score, and we worked hard after passing into the 25-meter box dominated time of posses- season,” Wan said. “We have a effort, and just playing smart and the goal,” she said. “But that’s all but twice. sion and corners awarded in lot of potential and talent this not being afraid to take shots,” something that we should be “I think we did a good job its games, yet struggled when year. We need to take it one Kaufman said. “Sometimes [the] doing the whole game.” moving as a unit which helped it came to converting on those game at a time, so Babson girls forget that the goal of soccer is The team takes on MIT on us keep the ball in their defensive scoring opportunities. As the on Tuesday is a big game. to score goals. We were just being Tuesday at 4:30 in their first non- end,” Wan said. “Our defense did Jumbos move forward into Keeping up with our passing more offensive minded in the sec- conference matchup of the sea- a great job of stepping up and more difficult stretches of their and playing together as a unit ond half and attacking the goal.” son and looks to carry through the putting pressure on early.” schedule, they know that they will help us moving forward. The pressure on Tufts to con- offensive prowess that they saw at “Yesterday I think everyone must do better to turn these I’m really excited for our first vert scoring chances increased the end of this week’s game. had great individual defense, chances into scores. home game.”

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Field Hockey Tufts starts run to title defense with a win at Bates b y Ka t e Kl o t s ping into new positions on the ping towards the ball to be able Daily Editorial Board team,” Golja said. “I guess the to clear it out,” Wan said. “We lineup didn’t feel as new to me as had a lot of great opportunities The defending national cham- it appeared because these are girls so we just need to work on finish- pion Jumbos, ranked No. 1 in the that I have been playing with at ing and still maintaining posses- preseason poll, picked up where practice. I personally felt very com- sion in the 16.” fortable with everyone in front of After nearly 20 scoreless min- FIELD HOCKEY me and really feel a sense of trust utes, during which the Jumbos (1-0 Overall, 1-0 NESCAC) throughout the whole team.” almost entirely controlled the at Lewiston, Maine, Saturday Returning junior keeper pace of play, Tufts finally got on Bri Keenan saw no action on the board. On a corner oppor- Tufts 1 0 --- 1 Saturday, as the Bobcats failed tunity, an insert from Norfleet Bates 0 0 --- 0 to place a single shot on cage. swept across the 16-meter cir- Meanwhile, experienced senior cle, where sophomore forward they left off on Saturday, out- center midfielder Emily Cannon Rachel Terveer controlled the shooting NESCAC rival Bates 27 and sophomore Alexandra ball and pushed it across to rook- to zero en route to a 1-0 win. Jamison worked to get the ie Annie Artz at the post. The Several first year players logged Jumbos’ transition game moving, freshman then guided the ball their first collegiate minutes, while with co-captains Chelsea Yogerst past Bobcats senior keeper Becca the squad’s more experienced and Steph Wan helping to lead Otley and into the boards, notch- OLIVER porter / the Tufts Daily members held down the fort. the attacking unit. ing her first collegiate goal and One goal was all Tufts needed for victory, as the Jumbos controlled pos- Junior forward Brittany Norfleet The Jumbos opened the con- ultimately the only score of the session and kept Bates from recording a single shot. took over for Lia Sagerman (LA test strongly, immediately mov- contest. ’13) and Kelsey Perkins (LA ’13) on ing the ball into Bates’ 25-meter “Corners are a huge offen- Entering the intermission, off a corner. Using her quick feet, corners, and sophomore Dakota box. For several minutes, Tufts sive opportunity and convert- Artz’ goal put the Jumbos up by a she attempted a turn-and-shoot, Sikes-Keilp played the striker role. put on the pressure but failed ing these to goals is key to any slim, one-goal margin. In the sec- but Otley just managed to stave off Meanwhile, juniors Colleen Golja to produce on numerous scor- game,” Wan said. “We need to ond half, the Jumbos came out the shot. Yogerst positioned to col- and Katie Koch stepped up where ing opportunities. Bates defense keep practicing and work on the strong and continued to domi- lect her own rebound then went for Liza Wetzel (LA ’13) and co-captain played staunchly and refused basics. Having a good insert, a nate the pace of the game. a put-back, launching a diving shot Rachel Gerhardt (LA ’13) formerly to give up ground despite the smooth hit and getting a tip. Our Midway through the period, that sailed just left of the cage. bolstered the defensive end. Bobcats’ inability to turn the ball goal was a good example of that. senior forward Yogerst had an In the ensuing minutes, Tufts “I think that everyone did a in the other direction. We didn’t get frazzled, and Annie excellent opportunity to double narrowly missed several other great job [Saturday]; there are a lot “Bates had great defensive was in a great position for the Tufts’ advantage. Yogerst, playing of new people on the field step- sticks and did a good job of step- deflection.” up against Otley, received the ball see FIELD HOCKEY, page 11

Women’s Soccer Football Despite late comeback, Two years after monster season, Jumbos fall short of Bobcats Skarzynski returns as coach

b y Cl a i r e Sl e i g h the potential she sees in this year’s squad. b y Aa r o n Leibowitz McCormack (44 tackles) will play Daily Editorial Board “Our performance today was incon- Daily Editorial Board outside. While a 97-tackle season is sistent, which was very disappointing,” unlikely for any of the three — if only Three years ago, the eighth-seeded she said. “There were spurts where we Zack Skarzynski (LA ’12) stood 20 because they will share the workload — Bates Bobcats shocked the top-seeded looked relatively good and times when yards ahead of the line of scrimmage on Skarzynski could help take them to the Jumbos in a NESCAC quarterfinals we just got outworked. We certainly did Bello Field last week, arms folded as he next level. not play to our potential but we saw lots watched the Jumbos’ defense compete “He’s been in there watching tape WOMEN’S SOCCER of promise.” against the offense in drills. As each with us, staying late, being at meetings, (0-1-0 Overall, 0-1-0 NESCAC) With four new players starting, it took running back burst across the line, the rushing over here from work,” line- at Lewiston, Maine, Saturday a while for Tufts to establish a rhythm. 2011 NESCAC tackles leader stood still, backers coach Patrick Madden said. Bates jumped out to an early lead 23 min- merely observing, occasionally pulling “I’ve got a lot of responsibilities with Tufts 0 1 --- 1 utes in on a goal from senior forward Kara a player aside to offer advice. the special teams as well, so when I’m Bates 1 1 --- 2 Stefaniak. Two years ago on Saturdays, doing that, he’s got all the guys on the The Jumbos pushed back with six Skarzynski could be found wherever side. He’s doing a great job.” penalty shootout after 110 minutes shots on goal in the next 20 minutes the football was, streaking across the The upperclassmen who played with of scoreless play. Bates ended Tufts’ of play that all seemed to just miss field to crush ball carriers. As Tufts’ Skarzynski marveled at how he made playoff run in a 3-2 shootout that the mark. middle linebacker, he racked up 97 the most of his 5-foot-11-inch, 205- has fueled a rivalry between the two At the 30-minute mark, junior forward tackles as a senior, 45 more than any- pound frame. schools ever since. Alex Farris had a shot on goal from six feet one else on the team. “He wasn’t a huge guy when he For senior tri-captain Anya Kaufman, away that hit the post and went out of Skarzynski no longer eats tailbacks for played, but he had great technique who played in the quarterfinals game as play. Junior midfielder Nikki Blank took a breakfast; he has a full-time job in proj- and he’d always get his hands on you,” a freshman, this week’s loss to Bates was shot a couple seconds after her that went ect management at Suffolk Construction, Meade said. “He’d always get around tough to swallow. wide, while Farris added two more scor- waking up early and going home late. the big guys, always be making plays.” The Jumbos fell to the Bobcats 2-1 in ing opportunities before the end of that But after graduating, he was itching to One moment stood out in a game that had positive moments but half that also fell short. Junior midfielder get back on the field. He kept in touch Harrington’s mind as an embodiment was marked by missed opportunities. Carla Kruyff closed out the half with a with head coach Jay Civetti, and Civetti of Skarzynski’s gritty style. According to head coach Martha Whiting, ultimately asked him to return as a vol- “The one play I’ll never forget ... was the team has a lot of work left to do to tap see SOCCER, page 11 unteer coach this season. to the right side, and he was reading flow “He knows where my head and heart to the left,” Harrington said. “The left are at, and he knows my knowledge guard picked him up, lifted him off his of football,” Skarzynski said of Civetti, feet and carried him back about 10 yards who coached him for three years as and just planted him into the ground. Tufts’ offensive coordinator and for one And he bounced right back up.” year as head coach. “I’m just more or Skarzynski will try to instill a similar less an understudy for all these guys.” toughness in the 2013 linebackers. To the Jumbos, though, “Coach Skar” “When you play with an attitude is more than just a coach-in-training. and an aggression — a relentlessness He brings not only the killer instincts — which is preached in the unit and that made him a great player, but also across the team as a whole, it lends an understanding of Tufts’ defense and itself to being successful,” he said. of football fundamentals. But Skarzynski is not just preaching “He’s just kind of a natural foot- intangibles. He is teaching technique ball mind,” junior tri-captain Tommy and strategy, working with the players Meade, who led the team with 68 tack- on the field and in the film room. And les in 2012, said. “He’s big on know- while he won’t be around every day — ing everything that everyone on the he’s mostly available on weekends and defense is doing ahead of time. That’s late on weeknights — the players know why he was such a stud as a player.” they can turn to him at any time. Skarzynski has already served as a “I know he’ll be around absolutely valuable resource for a linebacking as much as he can,” Meade said. “I’d corps brimming with potential. The expect mostly weekend stuff, and then Jumbos return all three of their start- if we have late practices, maybe. But at caroline geiling / the Tufts Daily ers: Meade will man the middle, while the same time, I guarantee if I shot him Despite outshooting Bates 20 to 13, Tufts was unable to pick up the win Saturday at senior tri-captain Sean Harrington a text now he’d come and watch film Russell St. Field. (56 tackles) and sophomore Matt with me if I needed him.”