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MCT MCT Tufts Democrats bring energy Tufts Republicans gear up to campus for election season for senate election b y Ja m e s Po u l i o t President Barack Obama, Massachusetts b y Da p h n e Ko l i o s he assumed leadership as co-president of Daily Editorial Board senatorial candidate Elizabeth Warren Daily Editorial Board Tufts Republicans and began to re-focus the and U.S. Congressional candidates Joseph group’s efforts. His personal participation in Tufts Democrats is wrapping up two Kennedy of Massachusetts and Ann Throughout the semester, Tufts the Scott Brown campaign inspired him to months of election preparation efforts with Kuster of New Hampshire, according to Republicans has been primarily focus- carry the campaign activities over to campus a week of election drives, canvassing and senior Bronwen Raff, president of Tufts ing their outreach on the Scott Brown through Tufts Republicans. phone calls to constituents that aim to reg- Democrats. (R-Mass, LA ’81) senatorial campaign “As a result of me kind of being in charge ister voters, educate the public and increase The group is also advocating support for rather than the presidential election, on- ... Tufts Republicans just completely focused voter participation on Election Day. Question 4, a ballot initiative in Somerville campus and beyond. on the Scott Brown re-election campaign, The organization has rallied support for Following the effective dissolution of the various Democratic candidates, including see DEMOCRATS, page 2 group in May, junior Bennett Gillogly said see REPUBLICANS, page 2

Storm update ExCollege to host Election Hurricane Sandy causes campaign cancellations, polling changes Night Extravaganza tonight To Tufts, Hurricane Sandy meant permitted to submit a provisional ballot at power outages, a day off from classes any open polling location across the state. b y Me l i s s a Ma n d e l b a u m polls close in different time zones across and minor flooding. Nationwide, the The state is also using military trucks to Daily Editorial Board the country, according to Woolf. storm’s effects were much stronger, dev- replace damaged polling places. “If people are really serious about just astating areas of New Jersey and New In New York City, 59 polling places The Experimental College (ExCollege) watching footage of people walking out York. The storm also disrupted the presi- have been moved due to damage from will host its eighth Election Night of polls the whole time, I’m sure we’ll be dential election. the storm. These changes are expected to Extravaganza at 7:30 p.m. tonight in the annoying, but at the same time, I think The specific effects of Sandy vary affect 143,000 residents, according to the Mayer Campus Center. that will get repetitive,” Major: Undecided drastically from state to state, bringing New York Daily News. Major news networks will be airing on Artistic Director Mitchell Friedman, a challenges that range from power out- Both candidates have had to tread care- six televisions set up in Hotung Cafe, while senior, said. “There’s only so much analysis ages to floods to snowstorms. Obama fully in the aftermath of the storm, being a separate screen will stream Internet news you can hear between the polls closing [in canceled campaign events last week in cautious not to use up any resources that sources to broadcast results as they come each time zone].” Florida, Wisconsin and Ohio in order to could be used in relief efforts. in, according to Associate Director of the Seniors Matthew Stofsky, Clay Grable focus on managing disaster relief efforts, “This is an example yet again of the ExCollege Howard Woolf. and Friedman, each members of the par- while Mitt Romney swiftly converted president having to put his responsibili- Senior Lecturer in the Department ticipating comedy groups, will be emcee- a planned campaign rally into a storm ties as commander-in-chief and as leader of Education Steve Cohen, Dean for ing the evening, according to Woolf. relief benefit in Ohio. of the country first, while at the same Academic Affairs in the School of Arts “Everyone is very interested and very The swing states of Ohio, Pennsylvania time he pursues his responsibilities as and Sciences James Glaser, Professor of invested in the outcome, so I imagine it’ll and Virginia are all highly reliant on elec- candidate for election,” White House Political Science Kent Portney, Chair of the be a very exciting vibe,” Stofsky said. tronic voting machines, according to a USA spokesman Josh Earnest told CNN shortly Economics Department Daniel Richards According to Beky Stiles, program Today article. In states that are not used to before the storm struck. and representatives from Tufts Democrats assistant at the ExCollege, the ExCollege using paper ballots, the storm brought on As storm-ravaged areas rush to make and Tufts Republicans will be in the audi- also hopes to engage attendees through- a slew of logistical nightmares, including sure their citizens will be able to cast their ence, available to comment as results roll out the night. the cancellation of early-voting days in all votes, only time will tell if the effects of in, Woolf said. “We’re going to have the emcee’s pass- of Maryland and in parts of Virginia and Sandy will actually change the outcome of University President Anthony Monaco ing the mic [to professors and students] North Carolina. the 2012 presidential election. Professor and administrators, including Dean at important moments when we need the In New Jersey, residents affected by the of Political Science Jeffrey Berry expressed of Student Affairs Bruce Reitman and extra insight,” Stiles said. storm have been designated as “over- doubt that the hurricane will alter the elec- Associate Deans of Undergraduate In 2008, there were consistently 300 to seas voters” to make voting easier. This tion results. Education Karen Garrett Gould and Robert 500 people in the Campus Center through- means they can request a ballot by email “I don’t believe the hurricane will have Mack, will also be in attendance. out the night, with close to 700 attend- or fax and return the ballot and a signed a significant impact on the outcome of the Over the course of the night, there will ees watching President Barack Obama’s waiver of secrecy by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, election,” Berry told the Daily in an email. be performances by student comedy acceptance speech, according to Woolf. which some experts see as a security risk. groups The Institute, Major: Undecided Displaced New Jersey residents are also —by Amelia Quinn and Cheap Sox in between news cycles as see EXTRAVAGANZA, page 2

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Student groups on The international Election 2012 1 Comics 12 campus campaign community on cam- for Scott Brown and pus remains politically Arts & Living 7Classifieds 13 Elizabeth Warren. engaged despite voting Editorial 10 Sports Back ineligibility. Op-Ed 11 see ELECTION 2012, page 3 see ELECTION 2012, page 5 2 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y election 2012 Tuesday, November 6, 2012

timothy straub / tufts daily archives kyra sturgill / the tufts daily Tufts Democrats remain engaged throughout the semester in preparation for the election. Tufts Republicans have focused their energy on campaigning for Scott Brown this semester. Students advocate support for Republican student group organizes Democratic candidates, Question 4 DEMOCRATS Elizabeth Warren,” sophomore Zobella REPUBLICANS wasn’t something they felt particularly strong continued from page 1 Vinik, who volunteered to canvass in continued from page 1 about,” Gillogly said. “Most of the turnout that would enact a 1.5 percent surcharge Taunton, said. “Massachusetts is so inter- and that began from the first time we went we’ve gotten has just been politically-in- on property taxes and receive matching esting, because we have many people who to the activities fair through a couple gen- clined Republican students looking to make funds from the state under the Community say for sure they’re voting [for Democratic eralpre-election interest meetings that took efforts place in the their presence known on campus.” Preservation Act of 2000. These combined congressional candidate] Joe Kennedy, but beginning part of the semester,” Gillogly said. Students worked on raising grassroots funds would be applied to open space pro- they’re [also] voting Scott Brown. So we “We had members from the campaign come awareness and support for Brown through- tection, historic preservation and afford- have conversations with them.” and talk to us about their role, talk to us out the semester, according to Gillogly. able housing. Residents are generally considered more about a campaign, talk to us about this par- Tufts Republicans has been working with According to Raff, the Tufts Democrats receptive to canvassing students because ticular election here in Massachusetts.” Students for Scott Brown, a coalition work- executive board began planning their strat- they are not paid by candidates to gather As Brown’s re-election is at the forefront ing at universities across Massachusetts, egy in August, forming a coalition with support. Still, some residents do not open of the group’s activities this semester, for- according to junior Marshall Hochhauser, Emerging Black Leaders, the Lesbian, Gay, the door to canvassers, and most try to mer Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney’s co-chair of Students for Scott Brown. Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Center, avoid long conversations or arguments, presidential campaign has not been a prior- “It’s an opportunity for students to see Tufts Votes and the Institute for Political Vinik said. ity, Gillogly said. a campaign firsthand, be part of the literal Citizenship within the Jonathan M. Tisch “We’re only knocking on doors of people With a small group of between 10 and 12 buzz that surrounds the campaign head- College of Citizenship and Public Service. that are independents or Democrats,” Vinik students and the many opportunities afford- quarters, especially this late in the elec- They also created a new position, member- said. “We’re not trying to change people’s ed by some members’ involvement with the tion, and get an opportunity to help out in ship director, to recruit and manage the opinions if they say they’re voting for Scott Scott Brown campaign, the senatorial focus this pivotal election,” Gillogly said. expected increase in members in a presi- Brown. If they say they’re an independent, made the most sense, according to Tufts The group has also been increasing dential election year, Raff said. we give them literature on Elizabeth Warren. Republicans executive board member Ellie their on-campus visibility and outreach “We haven’t experienced such an influx It changes case by case. It was common for Monroe, a sophomore. this semester by tabling at lectures, presi- of members since 2010,” she said. “It really people to say, ‘I voted for Brown last time, “We had more opportunities for the dential debate screenings and the elec- exceeded our expectations. This semester, and I’m not happy with what he did.’” club if we focused more on Scott Brown,” tion panel, Monroe said. Most student we have 75 active members.” Tufts Democrats have also held four Monroe said. “It’s not to diminish Romney interest has come from Massachusetts Tufts Democrats held a general inter- phone-banking sessions in the Mayer at all. It’s just that we’re a small club, and we voters looking to learn more about the est meeting when the semester began in Campus Center, calling Somerville resi- have to prioritize.” candidate, she added. September in order to start campaigning dents to promote Question 4. Alex Neff, Gillogly reiterated Monroe’s sentiments, “It’s very hard to spark a lot of interest ... on campus as early as possible. From membership director of Tufts Democrats, explaining that they chose to campaign for but we’re trying,” Monroe said. “Any oppor- there, the initiative to get out the vote volunteered at all four sessions. the senatorial candidate rather than Romney tunity we’ve had to put up a table, we’ve been has consisted primarily of canvassing, “Primarily, we’ve been calling seniors,” due to both limited resources and the group’s handing out Scott Brown paraphernalia.” phone-banking and visibility efforts. Neff, a senior, said. “They’re the demo- location on the political spectrum. The group has also looked to expand The support of 27 Tufts students who graphic that’s most likely to vote ‘no’ “We made the decision that we could their social media presence, and the group’s are interns for Elizabeth Warren has led because they don’t know anything about gain support from more people if we were Facebook page has almost doubled its “likes” them to more aggressively campaign for Question 4.” to represent the same political beliefs as this year, according to Gillogly. Warren, according to Raff. Neff said that most of the residents she Senator Brown,” he said. “We are moder- “I have had a lot of people approach me The group has partnered with College contacted were at least partially in favor ate Republicans who view compromise and because of the Facebook page because on Democrats of Massachusetts, the col- of the ballot initiative, barring those who bipartisan problem solving as two of the it we put an emphasis on Senator Brown’s lege outreach organization of the opposed taxes on principle. greatest virtues a politician can have. Like a bipartisan appeal,” Gillogly said. “[We’ve] Massachusetts Democratic Party, head- Tufts Democrats will be posting students lot of our generation, we are socially liberal kind of used that as a way to let students at ed by junior Taylor Barnard. Together, at polling places today for “poll-checking,” and fiscally conservative.” Tufts know that Tufts Republicans is not con- the two groups sent canvassers to New or checking off the names of people who Before the semester began, not all students servative by any means, but it’s really more of Hampshire and to other Massachusetts have voted and calling others to remind involved in Tufts Republicans were necessar- an inclusive group wherever you may be on districts, including a two-day stay in them to vote, according to Neff. ily passionate about the Brown campaign, the political spectrum.” Taunton, Mass., during which approxi- “Everything that’s coming to fruition according to Gillogly. Tufts Republicans will take part in the mately 100 volunteers knocked on an esti- right now has been planned for over two “[The students] that have become the Election Night Extravaganza in the Mayer mated 6,000 doors, according to Barnard. months,” Raff said. “It’s sprint-to-the- most active members are people who had Campus Center, run by the Experimental “We knock on a bunch of doors, we’re finish here. I think we can really accom- previously been unfamiliar with Senator College. Starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight, the talking to people, asking who they’re con- plish a lot with our volunteers and the Brown’s policies, his politics and his story event will feature discussion between Tufts sidering voting for, if they’ve considered energy we have.” and the narrative of Massachusetts politics. It Democrats and Tufts Republicans.

Students, campus organizations, faculty to watch closely as results come in EXTRAVAGANZA Hemispheres, Tufts Democrats and Tufts Board Member Kumar Ramanathan, a ness and awareness about politics, and continued from page 1 Republicans will have tables at the infor- sophomore, said. more of a sense of the political process Students are invited to flow into and out of mation fair, Stiles said. Though past years have featured an orga- being important and trying to understand the event throughout the night. QSA will pay close attention to the ballot nized panel of professors, faculty attending how it works.” In addition, Tufts University Television issues regarding marriage equality, TSC will the event will speak more informally this The Extravaganza will continue until the (TUTV), WMFO, the Daily and the be concerned with environmental issues year, according to Stiles. winner of the presidential race is deter- Observer will be reporting live online and ALLIES will be focused on issues on an “They’re going to be offering us their mined or the ExCollege Board, who will be from the upstairs lounge in the Campus international-scale, Woolf said. SSDP will point of view from the audience instead of running the event, decides to send every- Center, the nerve center for campus be watching marijuana-related ballot ini- being higher up on that panel, so it’s more one home, Woolf said. media, Woolf added. tiatives, according to junior Allison Wilens, relaxed,” she said. “This is going to be an election that’s “One of the main differences between co-president of SSDP. Portney, who has attended every going to go into the wee hours of the night,” ’08 and what we’re doing this time is that “It’s a really interesting time, and we just ExCollege Election Night Extravaganza, Portney said. there’s going to be more of a multimedia want to be there to discuss what we think said he will discuss which states are key According to Woolf, if the presidency focus,” Stiles said. it means,” Wilens said. “We’ll basically be for victory in the Electoral College and for is called early, the ExCollege has plans to There will also be an information fair in there to provide information for people control of Congress. increase focus on the information fair and the Commons with representatives of vari- who are interested.” “They are able to chime in whenever extend the performances of the comedy ous student groups that will focus on the Woolf stressed the non-partisan nature they feel like it,” Woolf said. “That way it’s troupes, as well as show videos that The impact of the election on issues of particu- of the event, and although all three of the more organic and spontaneous.” Institute has prepared, Woolf said. lar interest, Woolf said. emcees are professed Democrats, the event Woolf, who has been involved with every No matter which candidate is elected, Alliance Linking Leaders in Education will still reach out to both Republicans and Election Night Extravaganza, commented the hope is to bring together the campus and the Services (ALLIES), Tufts Friends of Democrats at Tufts, according to Stofsky. on the less tangible changes over the years. community, he said. Israel (FOI), Tufts Queer Straight Alliance “We’re all invested in this somehow, and “I think that there’s always been more “Whether you win or lose there’s some- (QSA), Tufts Institute for Political Citizenship we’ve followed it some way, and this is [a] diversity in terms of political opinion at thing to celebrate,” Glaser said. “In this (IPC), Tufts Sustainability Collective (TSC), way for us to all come together and inform Tufts than the conventional wisdom por- great country, we live in a democracy and Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), and challenge each [other] on our assump- trays,” Woolf said. “What I think I’ve seen we should count our blessings that we live Students for Sensible Drug Policy (SSDP), tions as to what this election is,” ExCollege over the years is more of a self-conscious- in this democracy.” Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y election 2012 3 Students enthusiastic as Warren-Brown race draws to close b y Me l i s s a Wa n g Daily Editorial Board

The semester-long efforts of student groups Tufts Students for Elizabeth Warren (Tufts for Warren) and Tufts Republicans to get students volunteering and voting in the Massachusetts Senate race will come to a head today. Tufts for Warren is working to elect Massachusetts Democratic Senate candidate Elizabeth Warren and has been conducting drives to enlist student volunteers for Warren at the dining halls and at the Mayer Campus Center, according to Tufts for Warren Campus Coordinator Maggie Morrow, a sophomore. At these drives, interns distributed forms to students wanting to pledge to support Warren and, in turn, students indicated inter- est in assisting with events on campus, phone banking and Election Day activities. “If people were undecided, we also had a lot of student-based literature on what Elizabeth Warren can do for students,” Morrow said. Since Oct. 17, Massachusetts’ voter regis- tration deadline, Tufts for Warren has made over 1,500 calls to people who have registered to vote through the group, as well as 18 to 25 year olds in the Medford/Somerville area, Morrow said. MCT “We [have been] doing three sets of calls,” Students have played an active role during the campaign for the state senatorial seat. she said. “We [have been] calling to identify them [as supporters], we [have been] calling debate because it was focused on student Campus Center,” she said. To obtain a larger presence on campus at to remind them that Election Day is com- issues,” she said. Today, Tufts Votes will have a table set up the beginning of the semester, 15 students ing up and then we’re calling everyone on The group has also traveled to other col- in the Campus Center, as well as a telephone from Tufts Republicans attended the debate Election Day to see if they’ve voted.” lege campuses to campaign for Warren, hotline, to help answer any questions peo- between Warren and Brown at UMass Lowell, Tufts for Warren also worked on visibility according to Morrow. Around 30 Tufts stu- ple have about voting and polling locations, Gillogly said. at two of the three debates between Warren dents attended a rally for Warren at Boston according to Morrow. “We took a lot of pictures and worked on and Senator Scott Brown (R-Mass, LA ’81). University on Sept. 15. In mid-October, sev- Tufts Republicans has encouraged Tufts our social media aspect to show people that The first was held at the WBZ-TV studios eral Warren interns at Tufts held a voter reg- students to vote for Brown, according to Tufts Republicans has changed as a group, in Boston on Sept. 20, and the second at istration drive and canvassed at University co-President of Tufts Republicans Bennett and that sort of got people generally inter- University of Massachusetts, Lowell on Oct. of Massachusetts, Dartmouth, knocking on Gillogly. Gillogly, a junior, revived and ested,” he said. 1, Morrow said. dormitory room doors to register students to reformed Tufts Republicans in mid-Septem- On Oct. 24, a group of around 13 students “We wanted to have a ton of volunteers vote. The group has also canvassed in other ber after the group had effectively dissolved met Brown and New Jersey Governor Chris and supporters out with signs,” she said. parts of the Greater Boston area. last semester. Christie outside a restaurant in Watertown She said that around 35 Tufts students Members of Tufts for Warren have worked “Tufts for Scott Brown decided to devote while they were campaigning together, held up signs at the Boston debate, while 12 with Tufts Votes to try to register the whole its entire semester to teaming up with Tufts according to Gillogly. attended the Lowell debate. Tufts student body to vote since the begin- Republicans, making that one entity and “Afterwards [Brown] came up and talked “The first debate was filmed just with cam- ning of September, Morrow said. focusing the resources that Tufts Republicans to us for a while and took a picture with us,” eras, the moderator and the two candidates, “We did at least two to three voter regis- has, using the name solely for Scott Brown he said. “We used that as another opportu- so we couldn’t go watch that one, but there tration drives a week in [Dewick-MacPhie] from the start of the semester to the elec- were several students who went to the Lowell and [Carmichael] Dining Halls and in the tion,” he said. see SENATE, page 4

On the ballot Death with Dignity, medical Across country, state ballot referenda marijuana on state ballot encompass broad range of social, medical, environmental issues b y St e p h a n i e Ha v e n tors and hospitals, however, can exempt Daily Editorial Board themselves from the program. Beyond Massachusetts, residents of to support this question for it to pass. “People should have a right to decide almost every state will vote on ballot issues At the polls today, voters will not sim- on their own lives,” Associate Professor in today’s presidential election. Some are Maine ply be voting Obama versus Romney. Emeritus of Biology Ross Feldberg, relevant to questions in the Massachusetts To overturn a 2009 ban on gay marriage, Referenda on ballots across the country who previously taught Contemporary election, such as an Arkansas initiative to Equality Maine proposed the Maine Same- allow voters to weigh in on the deci- Biosocial Problems in America, said. legalize medical marijuana, while others Sex Question. If passed, gay and lesbian sions of state and local governments, “There are enough safeguards that we have referenda on social issues thoroughly couples in this state will be allowed to apply representing perhaps the purest form of wouldn’t have it being abused by people discussed in the 2012 presidential cam- for a marriage license. direct democracy that exists in modern who want to hasten others’ death.” paigns, including a Maine ballot question to American politics. Feldberg’s course included an exami- overturn a ban on gay marriage. Maryland Several propositions appear today on nation of physician-assisted suicide’s As not all Tufts students are registered While the Maryland legislature already legal- the Massachusetts election ballot. From ethical and legal implications to vote in Massachusetts, the Tufts Daily ized gay marriage earlier this year, one of its legalizing medical marijuana to physi- Modeled after versions already compiled a list of the ballot initiatives most initiatives asks voters to approve that law -- a cian-assisted suicide, registered voters enacted in Oregon and Washington, the relevant to its undergraduate student readers. response to a bout of signatures for a referen- — not elected officials — will determine Massachusetts Death with Dignity Act To find the full text of these questions — or dum against such law. if these initiatives become laws. would establish a process for patient any ballot issue — visit Ballotpedia.org. “[Voting on ballot initiatives] is not as suicide that doctors could regulate. Michigan black and white, red and blue partisan- In Oregon, for example, 40 to 50 peo- Alabama This ballot initiative would require 25 per- ship as your traditional candidate selec- ple each year have used this process to To remove references to racial segregation cent of the state’s electricity to come from tion,” co-President of Tufts Republicans end their lives since the ballot initiative of schools in the state’s constitution, the renewable energy sources by 2025. Recently Bennett Gillogly, a junior, said. “It is an passed in 1994, according to Feldberg. Alabama legislature created the Alabama backed by former President Bill Clinton, the opportunity to distance yourself from Without the option of euthanasia, Segregation Reference Ban Amendment — Renewable Energy Ballot Initiative is touted as being a Republican or Democrat, to terminally ill patients can choose to known as Amendment 4 on the ballot. creating a substantial amount of new jobs. what you as a person believe.” refuse treatment or their families may Question 1 comes with a bit of a take them off life support, neither of Arkansas Minnesota caveat, as the state legislature already which guarantee less pain and suffering, In the first southern state to propose medi- While a Pennsylvania judge overturned such passed a so-called “Right to Repair” bill Feldberg said. cal marijuana, Arkansas voters can elect to a law in their state, the Minnesota electorate on July 31, but it was too late to delete it Students discussed this issue, as well legalize this controversial prescription. As in can approve a ballot initiative to require photo from the ballot. as Question 3, in an Oct. 24 Institute Massachusetts, the Marijuana Policy Project identification for voting. This ballot also fea- Because the “Right to Repair” law, for Political Citizenship (IPC) meeting helped Arkansas write this ballot initiative. tures a question to ban same-sex marriage. which requires automakers to release titled “Death & Drugs.” diagnostic repair information, is already Although most attendees were in Colorado Oklahoma on the books, voters who support the favor of this form of physician-assisted First attempted in 2006, the Colorado To ban affirmative action programs in the law have the option of voting “yes” or suicide, some questioned the initiative’s Marijuana Legalization Amendment would state, the state’s legislature asks its constitu- skipping the question. rhetoric regarding what it means to be allow individuals 21 and older to possess ents to decide on the Oklahoma Affirmative Voters’ choices on questions 2 and 3, “mentally capable” and the accuracy an ounce of marijuana without penalty. If Action Ban Amendment. If passed, programs however, will have a more immediate with which doctors estimate “six months passed, Colorado (and/or Washington, see that give preference based on race or sex impact on Massachusetts law. to live.” right) would be the first state to pass such a would be illegal. Question 2 asks voters whether physi- Question 3 proposes the elimina- constitutional amendment. cians should be able to prescribe fatal tion of state criminal and civil penal- Washington medicine if requested by terminally ill ties for the use of medical marijuana Florida Like Colorado, Washington asks its voters patients with six months or less to live. by patients with chronic or debilitating Excepting cases to save a mother’s life, the whether marijuana should be legal for indi- To determine life expectancy, and medical conditions. Florida Abortion Amendment would ban the viduals 21 and older. The state also has a bal- whether the patient is mentally capable Unlike California’s 1996 medical mar- use of public funds for abortions. Unlike many lot initiative to legalize same-sex marriage. of making such a decision, two doctors ijuana ballot initiative — often criti- ballot initiatives that require approval from 50 must be involved. Both individual doc- percent of voters, 60 percent of voters have —by Stephanie Haven see REFERENDA, page 5 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y election 2012 Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Tufts for Warren, Tufts Republicans register voters, attend rallies SENATE and canvassing in the greater Boston area, “We are very positive,” Gillogly added. “It’s continued from page 3 Hochhauser said. such a diverse state politically with so many nity to put that on Facebook, help our social “We have student volunteers come from independent Democrats and Republicans media and really just broaden our reach.” all across Massachusetts, and Tufts has had that we try not to listen to any of the polling. Tufts Republicans has teamed up with a great showing,” he said. “Tufts students We really just worry about ourselves and Students for Scott Brown, the umbrella have been a great help.” about doing the best that we can. We’ve been student organization that oversees the vari- Tufts Republicans focused on campus doing our best to earn people’s votes.” ous student-run Scott Brown groups across voter registration on an individual basis, Morrow feels similarly positive about Tufts the state, according to co-chair of Students according to Gillogly. for Warren’s efforts. for Scott Brown Marshall Hochhauser, a “Individuals in our group were given “I am optimistic,” she said. “Polling is look- junior. Each Wednesday night, the Brown stacks of voter registration information to ing good right now, but you just never know. I campaign hosts a College Night at its head- get friends registered and bring them back,” want to work as hard as I can and I hope that quarters in South Boston. he said. everyone else will work as hard as they can.” “There has been a Tufts student at Hochhauser said he is optimistic about Gillogly stressed the importance of voting every single College Night this semester,” Brown’s chances. in today’s elections. Gillogly said. “I think he has a great shot based on my “Everyone should vote. That’s definitely At the campaign headquarters, Tufts stu- first-hand experience,” he said. “I think he the most important thing, no matter who MCT dents have volunteered with phone banking has a great shot of coming through.” you vote for,” he said. Students canvassed on behalf of Senator Brown.

Candidates’ gaffes provide fuel for opposing campaigns, late-night comedians Former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney’s phrase “binders full of women” has contributed much fodder to the social media buzz surrounding the presidential debate. But many other gaffes — both President Barack Obama’s and Romney’s — have also made significant impressions on voters throughout the 2012 campaigns, as well as provided ample material for the opposing campaigns as well as for late-night comedians and “Saturday Night Live” sketches. Below, a closer look: Obama Romney

2012 Nuclear Security Summit in South Korea, March 2012 Breakfast in New Hampshire, Jan. 2012 Obama: “On all these issues, but particularly missile defense, this, this can be solved but “If you don’t like what they do, you can fire them. I like being able to fire people it’s important for him to give me space.” who provide services to me.” Then-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev: “Yeah, I understand. I understand your message about space. Space for you...” Interview with NBC’s “TODAY,” Jan. 2012 Obama: “This is my last election. After my election I have more flexibility.” Matt Lauer, “TODAY” host: “Did you suggest that anyone who questions the Medvedev: “I understand. I will transmit this information to Vladimir.” policies and practices of Wall Street and financial institutions, anyone who has questions about the distribution of wealth and power in this country, is envious? Press conference, June 2012 Is it about jealousy, or fairness?” “The truth of the matter is that, as I’ve said, we’ve created 4.3 million jobs over the last Mitt Romney: “You know, I think it’s about envy. I think it’s about class warfare.” 27 months, over 800,000 just this year alone. The private sector is doing fine.” Interview with CNN, Feb. 2012 Campaigning in Virginia, July 2012 “I’m in this race because I care about Americans. I’m not concerned about the very “If you’ve got a business, you didn’t build that. Somebody else made that happen.” poor, we have a safety net there. If it needs repair I’ll fix it.”

Interview with Telemundo, Sept. 2012 Private fundraiser, May 2012 “I don’t think that we would consider them an ally, but we don’t consider them an “Forty-seven percent of Americans pay no income tax. So our message of low enemy,” referring to the current Egyptian government. taxes doesn’t connect. So [Obama will] be out there talking about tax cuts for the rich. I mean, that’s what they sell every four years. And so my job is not to worry Interview with “60 Minutes,” Sept. 2012 about those people.” Steve Kroft, “60 Minutes” correspondent: “Have the events that took place in the Middle East, the recent events in the Middle East, given you any pause about your support for the Interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Sept. 2012 governments that have come to power following the Arab Spring?” George Stephanopoulos, “Good Morning America” host: “Is $100,000 middle Obama: “Well, I’d said even at the time that this is going to be a rocky path. The question income?” presumes that somehow we could have stopped this wave of change. I think it was absolutely Romney: “No, middle income is $200,000 to $250,000 and less.” the right thing for us to do to align ourselves with democracy, universal rights, a notion that people have to be able to participate in their own governance. But I was pretty certain and continue to be pretty certain that there are going to be bumps in the road.” —by Hannah Fingerhut Campus Comment Will you be voting today?

“The reason I’m voting is because I have “I’m voting because it makes me feel less com- the opportunity to vote. I’ve lived in plicit in the corporatist-plutocratic elements countries where people don’t have the of America.” opportunity to even think about voting.” -Kit Collins, sophomore -Hayley Ernyey, sophomore

“Voting matters. As a young person, it both- ers me when politicians ignore the needs and desires of young Americans on the basis that ‘young people don’t vote.’ Individual votes “No, because my absentee might not always change outcomes, but that ballot never came to my doesn’t mean they don’t have power.” house!” “Yes, I’m voting. I feel like no one -Wyatt Cadley, senior and president of Tufts Community -Charles Proctor, junior likes the candidates, but I’m voting Union for the lesser evil.” -Petar Todorov, junior

“I’m not voting because I think I’m registered, but I don’t have a card “Yes, I already voted...I just like the feeling that or basically any information that I’m contributing to that democratic process, tells me I am and I haven’t both- especially since lots of countries don’t have ered to ask.” -Ashley Siegel, sophomore democracies and people can’t vote.” -Tyler Maher, sophomore “I voted because I care about my reproduc- tive rights as well as my human rights.” -Sara Mark, junior Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y ELECTION 2012 5 International students await election outcomes with future employment at stake b y Jo n Ch e n g Daily Editorial Board

If you can’t vote, why care? Tell that to inter- national students at Tufts. U.S. citizens were far from the only demographic engaged in debates, forums and discussions in the run- up to today’s election. International students on the Hill have been just as involved in the political scene, but for different reasons and with varying implications from those of their American peers. Members of Tufts’ international com- munity, comprising 16 percent of the stu- dent body and featuring natives of more than 70 countries, may not be able to vote today, but that does not prevent them from having strong opinions about the candi- dates and issues. Topics of particular interest to Tufts’ inter- national students include economic and foreign policy, immigration and employ- ment, according to Associate Professor of Comparative Politics Consuelo Cruz. “They’re interested in part because of the impact that [the election] will have on their home countries,” Cruz said. “But there’s much more to their interest. International students are becoming increasingly cosmo- politan and transnational in their political views and concerns.” Senior Emilia Luna, an international rela- tions and English double major from Ecuador, describes herself as one of those students who are more engaged than others.

“I am relatively informed compared to Kyra Sturgill / The Tufts Daily most students — both international and International students attended the showing of the debates in Cabot Auditorium. American,” Luna said. “I have watched all the debates, and I keep myself updated by read- According to Dapice, the election is most Sophomore Munir Atalla echoes a similar feel that I would need to be more informed [to ing the news.” pressing for international students at U.S. sentiment. Though a U.S. citizen, he works make a firm decision],” Lei said. Nevertheless, Luna said, most international colleges who hope to remain here to work and lives in the International House and feels Being able to vote is perhaps the biggest students are to some extent at least informed, after graduating. strongly about foreign policy. factor in driving stronger opinion and par- whether of genuine interest or not. “Many foreign students hope to spend at “Put simply, we want a less hegemonic, less ticipation, Lei said, no matter the degree to Juniors Allie Can Lei and Xiaochong Yao least some time in the U.S. working, so they manipulative U.S. presence in Latin America, which the international community is indi- watched the first presidential debate in a are interested parties,” he said. “Beyond that, the Middle East, Eastern Asia and many rectly affected. screening at the Fletcher School of Law and federal support for research influences career more,” Atalla said. “I think that, currently, “If I knew I had a chance to vote, I would Diplomacy and have been following coverage prospects for many in the natural sciences. the international community is disgusted feel more obligated to stay informed,” she on the news and through social media ever Policies towards national security, deficits by the American right and frustrated by the said. “I would feel more obligated to be a part since. Both, though, questioned the degree to and regulation, or particular foreign issues all American left.” of whatever change is to come.” which the rest of the community is involved. matter to various groups whether they face Atalla cites the two-party system as one Despite not being able to vote in her home “Maybe [some international students are regional threats, want to work in finance or that can polarize students and thus provide country, Yao feels strongly about being given engaged] just because they’re IR or [politi- are worried about poverty and justice.” an unfair assessment of the current state of the opportunity and urges eligible Americans cal science] majors, [because] they may feel Lei, originally from China, also plans to affairs. Dapice, however, still finds an over- to take advantage of their right to vote. obligated to be updated for their classes,” Lei work in the United States after she graduates, whelming number of foreign students who “I believe that people should vote if they said. “Still, I feel like the American election is despite the difficulty of obtaining work visas, support Obama. have the right to make an informed vote,” not just a national issue. Everyone should be a challenge Luna acknowledges as well. “He seems to be of these times, while Yao said. concerned about what the new leader may “I care about immigration policy because Romney’s rhetoric seems to be from an earlier For Luna, the question is more about hav- bring about in terms of major changes that as a foreigner, I want to be in a country that period,” Dapice said. “Many are disappointed ing an opinion that matters enough. will impact the rest of the world.” welcomes immigrations that are a key part of with Obama’s first term, but do not feel that “It’s a privilege to vote and a civic duty,” Yao is most concerned with topics per- the American identity,” Luna said. “In terms moving to Romney would be an improve- Luna said. “I’m fine with not voting because taining to energy, as she plans to work in of life after graduation, I think the economy ment. Nevertheless, Obama is still weak on I’m not American, but I do have a strong the energy industry after she graduates. On and the job market affects all of us — not only equality and opportunity issues.” enough opinion that I ... know my decision a broader scale, however, are issues such as international students — and so the effects On the other hand, Cruz finds a more bal- would be informed [if given the opportunity immigration and foreign policy. of who gets elected do affect our chances of anced debate among the Latino community. to vote].” Associate Professor of Economics David finding a job and staying here.” “They seem especially curious about Opinions notwithstanding, Dapice Dapice, who focuses on Development Cruz maintains that immigration is per- whether the state of the auto industry and still feels that it is the duty of any inter- Economics in Southeast Asia, believes that his ceived to be a central issue among Latin American manufacturing can be saved lon- national student studying in the U.S. to students find issues of global climate, immi- Americans, but finds that other policies ger term, and they have fairly robust opin- at least be informed in some way. gration and trade of paramount importance. extend beyond just that. ions about which candidate has the better “Given how interconnected the world “Elites sense that good policies can some- “Latin students care particularly about approach,” she said. “It’s fascinating to see is, it would be foolish not to follow the what fill that gap, and the U.S. matters more immigration reform, trade policy and the war them press opposing views — a great civic policies of major nations that will have than most in setting that agenda,” Dapice on drugs,” Cruz said. “But they also have exercise, even if vicarious.” a direct impact on business, job oppor- said. “The gap between foreign and domestic political philosophies, from conservative to Lei and Yao have less potent opinions tunities and even the safety of global policy is pretty thin, so the overall approach of leftist, and from those perspectives they fol- on which presidential candidate they citizens,” Dapice said. “The fact that so a president can make a difference to people low debates about fiscal, social and foreign each prefer. many educated people abroad follow all over the world.” policy in the States.” “Though I am leaning towards Obama, I do U.S. politics suggests it is a no-brainer.”

Euthanasia policy, Somerville property tax referenda included on ballot

REFERENDA Massachusetts ballot to feature a ques- which has already been enacted in 42 ballot],” Curtatone said. “We feel con- continued from page 3 tion about legalizing all uses of mari- percent of the state’s municipalities. fident it’ll pass because it reflects on cized for its lenient application — this juana in 2016. If passed, the act would facilitate a important values to Somerville.” ballot issue calls for relatively tighter “I think legalization is inevitable,” 1.5 percent surcharge on Somerville For some, Question 4 directly affects regulation, according to Director of TCU Senator Joe Thibodeau, a junior, residents’ annual property tax begin- the experience of Tufts students as Government Relations for advocacy said. “But legalizing medical marijuana ning in the 2014 fiscal year. members of the Somerville commu- group Marijuana Policy Project Steve makes [all-encompassing marijuana Estimates project a combined rev- nity. Fox (LA ’90). legalization] more of a surefire [thing].” enue of about $1.7 million in the act’s “Tufts’ future is tied to the future of “We’ve learned from [California’s Some students who support Question first year implemented in Somerville, Somerville, as well as Medford,” senior law], and we now draft initiatives so 3 did, though, express concern about and Massachusetts has had a trust fund Catey Boyle said. “Investment in the only those who need [medical marijua- the power of the federal government to match revenue generated from the greater community is an investment in na] can get it,” Fox said. “Some people in seizing the substance as well as the act since former Governor Paul Cellucci your university, in the short term and may not be ready for it to be legal for all ambiguity of some of the proposition’s signed the act into law in 2000. long term.” adults, but there are some seriously ill language. Accumulated funds can only go While some initiatives may seem patients who could really benefit from “If [the state] is able to be a leader toward the preservation of open spac- minor, the various ballot questions it and it’s really unfair to subject those in implementing it and avoiding the es, historic resources and community offer residents the opportunity to people to arrest.” negative externalities, it can be an housing. decide significant community issues. Four years ago, the Massachusetts example in how to implement both of Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone, “Do your part and educate your- electorate voted to decriminalize non- these policies for states nationwide,” who proposed that the act be included self about the ballot questions,” Tufts medical marijuana in the same process head of Tufts Votes Jacob Wessel, a on the ballot, spoke about the ways in Democrats President Bronwen Raff, a by which its medical counterpart could junior, said. which it could benefit the city at a Tufts senior, said. “They are an important be legalized today. Somerville residents will notice an Democrats meeting on Oct. 23. way to show your elected officials the During the talk hosted by IPC, stu- additional ballot issue in Question “I can’t recall the last time we had sentiment of their constituents and dents discussed the potential for the 4, the Community Preservation Act, a locally bonding question [on the this is extremely powerful.” 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y advertisement Tuesday, November 6, 2012

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ajor Lazer is the sound of glo- balization. Led by an American producer, the group combines Caribbean dancehall, Jamaican Mreggae and British House-dubstep music to create a sound that is instantly contagious, convulsive and chaotic. Known for their sweat-drenched club sound, their latest single, “Jah No Partial,” con- tinues the Lazer tradition. The single takes a classic roots reggae song, Johnny Osbourne’s “Mr. Marshall,” and adds an aggressive, thud- ding bass track, creating a record that is as commanding as it is dance-able. Despite its dressing, the song isn’t just a mindless track meant for sticky-floored frat basements. The record’s untouched Osbourne vocals are still clearly a song about police brutality and overcoming the legacies of colonization. Roots reggae, a reggae subgenre that was prominent in the 1970s, was the music Lucy Betina via Flickr Creative Commons genre of choice for many former colonial A combination of self-awareness and lyrical depth makes Father John Misty great listening. island nations. Its artists acted as activ- ists against social problems that were Musician blends debauchery, introspection still plaguing their homelands because of Western intrusion. b y Sa m Ca n t o r man and songwriter for Fleet Foxes, and materialism and joked about mak- Though most roots reggae songs have Contributing Writer is hardly a comparable character to ing moves on the “bartendress” after a more laid-back vibe, Major Lazer adds Tillman, which makes it hard to picture the show. He was obsessive in his efforts a militant drum and synth sound that He opened the Oct. 25 show ram- the two of them ever sharing a stage. to balance the contradictory impulses attacks the listener. This works incredibly bling about purple mountains, jingoism As Father John Misty, Tillman of intellectual analysis and raising hell. well with the fight-back message many of and baseball. He acknowledged that described a character who, high on the If he said something too overtly philo- these songs promote. he might have been inciting group- medicine of some “Canadian shaman,” sophical or anthropological, he’d follow Diplo and his Major Lazer crew walk a think as he riled up the crowd. He said “runs down the road/ Pants down to it up with a cheap sex or drug reference. fine line between making authentic dance- that he could not consume any creamy [his] knees.” In another song, he’s the If he started to sound too shallow, he’d hall music and winking hipster appropria- New England clam chowder while on only son of “womankind’s first hus- comment on the deeper implications of tions. While they often collaborate with tour, claiming it is bad for his throat band,” who recounts how “painted inciting groupthink when he called for a some of Jamaica’s finest musicians and — though he quickly admitted to a ladies want to hold [his] gun.” particular chant from the crowd. seem to have a legitimate appreciation tour-time “singer’s diet” of Adderall, In text, Father John Misty is a drugged- How did J. Tillman become Father for the genre, they also make daggering cocaine and beef jerky. On stage, he out sexual deviant and culture critic. On John Misty? How did he go from the dance videos and hide behind a cartoon combined the sexy rambunctiousness stage, he embodied this whirlwind of Fleet Foxes’ performance of pensive, commando known for his heroics in the of Jagger with the acute yet abstract traits. In between singing of copulating reverb-rich vocal harmonies to one of fictional Zombie War of 1984. Their songs cultural commentary of Dylan. on a gravestone in “Hollywood Forever radical philosophy and debauchery? J. bring attention to an often-neglected style This is Father John Misty, the new Cemetery Sings,” and of the tragedies Tillman has been writing and recording of music while also sounding a lot like incarnation of Joshua Tillman. He is and contradictions at the intersection of music as a songwriter for years; in fact, the soundtrack for a crazy and intoxicated perhaps more famously known to many American foreign policy and art-making his first album as Father John Misty is night out. At times it can be hard to tell just as “J. Tillman,” ex-drummer for Fleet in “Now I’m Beginning to Love the War,” how seriously to take their music. Foxes. But Robin Pecknold, the front- he talked about American nationalism see MISTY, page 8 At a recent concert, Diplo proclaimed that Major Lazer “represents all cultures.” While that is obviously a problematic state- Movie Review TV Review ment to make, the point behind it is astute. Major Lazer is making world-music in much the same way Paul Simon’s groundbreaking ‘Parks and Rec’ “Graceland” (1986) did back when it was released. Major Lazer is bringing musical still going strong elements and ideas from many different non-Western nations to Western audiences b y Ja q u e l i n e No a c k in a palatable pop sound, which shrinks the Contributing Writer divide between world cultures in an impact- ful but understated way. This season of NBC’s “Parks It also helps that “Jah No Partial” has the and Recreation” has seen some kind of sound that could shake a room; it is dramatic changes for its main heavy on crescendos and loopy drops with a stomping bass and trampling synths. It is Parks and Recreation the kind of song that demands huge speak- ers and a lot of open floor space because it is Photo courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures hard not to move when the bass line kicks in. “Cloud Atlas” uses a sprawling timeline to tackle heavy philosophical concepts based in Starring Amy Poehler, Aziz Many fans worried when Switch, Diplo’s interconnectedness and the human experience. partner on Major Lazer’s first album, walked Ansari, Nick Offerman away from the group after speculated dis- Airs Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. agreements over Lazer’s musical direction. Highly anticipated ‘Cloud Atlas’ on NBC These fears seem unwarranted now, as Diplo keeps turning out hits like “Jah No Partial” characters. Leslie Knope is now a and “Get Free” that retain the old Major Lazer nearly meets expectations part of Pawnee’s City Council, the sound while feeling more mature and care- job she spent all last season fight- fully constructed than some of the group’s b y Ve r o n i c a Li t t l e “Cloud Atlas” revolves around six sepa- ing for. Her significant other, Ben earlier work. Contributing Writer rate narratives all connected through Wyatt, is managing a campaign Still, this doesn’t seem all that surprising some initially vague but eventually very far away in the nation’s capital. considering what a hot producer Diplo is “Cloud Atlas” is as difficult to describe clear notions about life and the human All the while, Leslie, Ben and the as of late. He’s the force behind captivating as the vaporous constructions that lend experience. rest of the “Parks and Recreation” songs like Usher’s “Climax” and No Doubt’s their name to the title. The film, an adap- These narratives are as follows: In gang remain as likeable as ever as “Push and Shove,” as well as many other 1849, a businessman is afflicted with they face new professional and radio-ready tracks that have dropped over Cloud Atlas a mysterious illness while harboring personal challenges. the past year. a slave on a sea voyage through the Pawnee City Council member Major Lazer’s second full-length South Pacific. In 1936, a wily and pro- Leslie Knope is an outstanding album, “Free the Universe,” recently had Starring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, lific bisexual composer flees Cambridge citizen, a supportive friend and its release date pushed back from late Hugo Weaving in order to work with a gruff virtuo- the perfect protagonist for “Parks November to the beginning of next year, so. In 1973, an investigatory journalist and Recreation.” The NBC com- but killer tracks like “Jah No Partial” are Directed by Tom Tykwer, Lana risks her life in order to find the dark edy set in the fictional city of strong enough to keep fans eagerly antic- Wachowski, Andy Wachowski secrets looming around the creation of Pawnee, Indiana has been going ipating the rest of the record. a nuclear power plant. In the present strong for four seasons and is cur- tation of the 2004 book of the same name day, an absentminded and greedy book rently five episodes into its fifth. by David Mitchell, has been brought publisher gets trapped in a comedic but This fall saw a significant shift in Joe Stile is a senior majoring in politi- to the screen by Tyler Tykwer and by cal science. He can be reached at Joseph. auteurs Lana and Andy Wachowski. see CLOUD, page 8 see PARKS, page 8 [email protected]. 8 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts & Living Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Poehler’s performance as Leslie Knope elevates ‘Parks and Rec’

PARKS Detlef Schrempf, who played make Pawnee a better place, continued from page 7 himself. This season, over on and her earnestness and the show’s overall setup, most Capitol Hill, Senators John enthusiasm give the show its notably its decision to span McCain, Barbara Boxer and heart. two locations — Pawnee and more make cameos. The guest “Parks and Rec” might not Washington, D.C. — instead stars are used in perfect doses, pull in the ratings as well as its of one. Geographical chal- never overshadowing the plot competitors, but in a strictly lenges have forced changes or the show’s main characters. critical sense, the show is a in the characters’ dynamic. The characters’ quirks raging success and it’s infinite- Fortunately, the single-camera and antics, deftly played by ly worth tuning in to watch. setup has proved an asset to the actors, have made “Parks this transition. and Recreation” what it is “Parks and Rec” nails char- today, but the show would be acter development, plot nowhere near its high level advancement and comedic of quality without spectacular timing to deliver reliable enter- writing. Rather than relying on tainment. Each character has a stream of gags and inside their own shtick and, despite jokes — which, granted, they being a bit over-the-top, they do indulge in from time to time remain charming and believ- -— the writers of Parks have able within the context of their taken the time to emphasize sitcom world. human connections, which This season sees Ron range from one-on-one rela- Swanson, macho Libertarian tionships to the kinship Leslie extraordinaire, exploring a shares with her community. vulnerable side of himself as Leslie Knope, played by he attempts a relationship the wonderful Amy Poehler, with a single mom. Health is what truly brings the show freak Chris Traeger battles together to make it great. his psychological demons, all Because Leslie cares so much, bisonblog via Flickr Creative Commons the while playing into their Nick Offerman’s character Ron Swanson has become a pop culture celebrity she inspires those around her hands as he attempts to be — not to mention her viewers the Best Therapy Patient Ever. tity up to this point. And even since “Arrested Development” — to care, too. Leslie’s devo- Even Ann Perkins, whose char- Andy Dwyer, who continues to (2003-2006) to include an tion to her job, her incessant acter became disappointingly bumble his way through every amazing array of guest stars optimism and her unsettling one-dimensional last season, possible scenario the show without making it all about adoration of Joe Biden are but David Shankbone via Flickr Creative seems to be headed for per- hurls at him, looks to a career them. Examples from past a few of the reasons why she is Commons sonal growth as she reevalu- in law enforcement. seasons include Louie C.K., so lovable. “Parks and Rec” star Amy Poehler ates the string of relationships This show is also one of who played a cop in love with Though she’s a bit of a nut, still delivers a fantastic performance that have shaped her iden- the most successful sitcoms Leslie, and the improbable her warmth and compassion as Leslie Knope. Ambition weighs down ‘Cloud Atlas’ CLOUD form and style are unapologeti- reate the glory of “The Matrix” continued from page 7 cally grand. Actors are trans- (1999), with its marvel of phil- “One Flew Over The Cuckoos formed time and again through- osophical pondering and cin- Nest” (1975)-esque retirement out the film, changing makeup, ematic spectacle. home. In the dystopian future, character and sometimes even Instead, the Wachowskis’ a genetically engineered mem- gender in a stylistic ploy used to heavy-handed conceptualiza- ber of the serving class named romanticize notions of rebirth tion comes off as pedantic. In Sonmi-451 becomes the beacon and continuation. fact, their dystopian future was of a rebel movement. Finally, in “Cloud Atlas” achieves so derivative of “The Matrix” a neo-tribal far-flung future, a something truly spectacular: that it came across as meta- goatherd named Zachary deals It effortlessly blends together theatrical self-awareness, with with the stresses of a creeping the six disparate narratives elements of farce permeating devil only he can see, while he filmed by three different direc- the production. Instead, the combats bloodthirsty maraud- tors. Without shock or gaudy most marvelous cinematogra- ers intent on destroying him transitioning, the film allows phy comes from Tykwer, who and his family and the appear- the audience to jump from a tackled the scenes closest to ance of a researcher from the slapstick scene in a retirement our present times — those of mainland. community to a dystopian car the composer, the journalist What do these stories have chase in which the future of and the publisher. These narra- in common? For starters, one democracy hangs in the bal- tives contain comedy, grief and character in each of the narra- ance. This effective arrange- intrigue while maintaining an tives has a comet-shaped birth- ment is achieved through air of mystery and subtlety that mark somewhere on his or her ambitious crosscutting strung the Wachowskis failed to grasp. body. This repetitive imagery together through voiceover “Cloud Atlas” is a two-faced evokes abstract notions about narration and artful editing. film: It is at once stimulating free will, individual and collec- Still, the film does have its and stock. Though the film is no Dogdogcatdog via Wikimedia Commons tive freedom and human nature. flaws. The portions in the far doubt entertaining and worth Joshua Tillman captures the essential elements of folk in his music. This lofty film is one of the past and the far future, filmed the ticket price, whether or not most highly anticipated of the by the Wachowskis, contain it succeeds in creating an intel- Tillman provocative yet phil- year, and not just because it fea- incredible effects and set pieces lectually stimulating statement tures huge stars like Tom Hanks, as would be expected. However, about the realities of life and Halle Berry, Jim Broadbent, the suggestions in these por- interconnectedness of love that osophical at Boston show Hugo Weaving and Jim Sturgess. tions are somewhat indelicate. can span generations is a differ- MISTY entire American music scene. Rather, it is because the movie’s The Wachowskis attempt to rec- ent story. continued from page 7 Might we be seeing someone actually his eighth solo record. else with the same kind of According to him, it was dur- potential? The short answer ing the process of coming is, of course not, at least not out of a debilitating period of in the YouTube age of musical depression after Fleet Foxes access, democratization and finished touring for their latest niche building. album, “Helplessness Blues” But Father John Misty just (2011), that he underwent a may have tapped into that personal and artistic transfor- special kind of folk music mation. In an interview with that protests against just Sub Pop Records, he described about everything. We are no his aversion to songwriters in longer innocent listeners, the contemporary music cul- as Misty plugs us into our ture who convey “chest-beat- own deviant inner voice and ing pathos” and write “wound- asks us to question what it is licking music” — as he had exactly that allows us to put been doing. our noses down and follow Tillman told Sub Pop the rules we inherited. He Records, “I spent months does this by combining the demoing all these weird-ass coy, postmodern, curmud- songs about weird-ass expe- geonly banter of ’65 Dylan riences almost in real time, with narrative lyrics that tell and kind of had this musical stories as straight forward ‘Oh-there-I-am’ moment ... It and layered as a Vonnegut was unbelievably liberating.” novel. He makes you think, In a 1965 press conference, and he makes you sing and Bob Dylan described himself dance. Father John Misty is as a “song-and-dance man.” the kind of cultural icon that Jay Maidment This, of course, was in the has the potential to cause a Tom Hanks and Halle Berry star in the engaging but overwhelming “Cloud Atlas.” midst of his shaking up of the real ruckus. So listen up. Tuesday, November 6, 2012 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y advertisement 9

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Editorial THE TUFTS DAILY Re b e c c a K. Sa n t i a g o Brown and Warren both strong candidates, Editor-in-Chief Editorial but Warren deserves seat Ben Kochman The Senate race between Elizabeth the type of crowd-funding now popu- Afghanistan’s security before complete Falcon Reese Warren and Senator Scott Brown this lar with groups such as Kickstarter to troop withdrawal. Managing Editors year has been intensely contested. boost Massachusetts start-ups. But he On social issues, Warren has repeat- Both the Democrats and Republicans also opposed the Business Jobs Act edly reminded the electorate that Jenna Buckle Executive News Editor have emphasized this race as impor- of 2010, and told The Boston Globe, Brown did not vote for equal pay for Shana Friedman News Editors Lizz Grainger tant for the strength of their nation- “Banks making lending decisions with women when the Senate voted on the Stephanie Haven al parties. Both parties, along with government funds is not the way to get Fair Pay Act. Brown believes that the Amelie Hecht Daphne Kolios Super PACs and other outside fund- our economy moving again.” legalization of gay marriage should Patrick McGrath raising groups, have funneled mil- Warren espouses more progressive be done on a state-by-state basis, Laina Piera Martha Shanahan lions into the campaigns, enabling values than the incumbent Brown, whereas Warren pushes for nationwide Melissa Wang widespread advertisements by both emphasizing the importance of invest- equality in marriage. Brown opposed Jenny White Menghan Liu Assistant News Editors candidates. In Massachusetts, we are ing for the future in education, helping the nomination of liberal Supreme Melissa Mandelbaum remarkably lucky to have two quali- out middle class families and hold- Court Justices Elena Kagan and Sonia Audrey Michael James Pouliot fied, good choices for Senate. But ing Wall Street banks more account- Sotomayor. Warren fears a Republican- Josh Weiner only one of these two candidates can able for their missteps. She supports controlled Congress could nominate a have your vote, and that candidate Obamacare as a way of improving cov- Republican as the next Supreme Court should be Warren. erage for students, middle class families justice, indicating the possibility of Hannah Fingerhut Executive Features Editor Jon Cheng Features Editors This race has the potential to swing and those with pre-existing conditions. the Supreme Court overturning Roe Amelia Quinn Derek Schlom the partisan balance of the Senate. Both Warren is a strong proponent of the v. Wade. Warren’s support of marriage Lily Sieradzki Brown and Warren have proven to fol- so-called “Buffet Rule” to raise taxes on and gender equality for all speaks to Emily Bartlett Assistant Features Editors Alexandria Chu low in the tradition of great politicians millionaires, which she believes would her values and staunch belief in the Jacob Passy from Massachusetts, evoking the late make the tax code fairer and help allow importance of the fight to continue Ted Kennedy, who was a champion on the economy to rebound. Her belief advancing Civil Rights, a core part of behalf of the middle class and a valiant that government should spend freely Massachusetts’ values. Melissa MacEwen Executive Arts Editor Kate Griffiths Arts Editors fighter for Massachusetts’ interests as and soundly to help the long-term The similarities of Warren’s and Alex Hanno a state. Brown, true to his campaign financial prospects of middle-class Brown’s values and policies indi- Joe Stile Matthew Welch promises, has straddled party lines Americans reflects the ideal situation cate their mutual understanding of Alex Kaufman Assistant Arts Editors during one of the most divisively bipar- in which a government’s investment in what is important to the people of Dan O’Leary Caroline Welch tisan eras in modern American history. its people yields a strong economy and Massachusetts. Both are qualified Warren has let her record as a “Sheriff prosperous lives. Warren’s belief in tax candidates for Senate, and Brown of Wall Street” shine while espousing fairness grasps the reality of the brutal has held true to the tradition of the Jonathan Green Executive Op-Ed Editor progressive values and policy points spending cuts needed to both reduce Commonwealth’s politically astute Bhushan Deshpande Op-Ed Editors David Kellogg on the working class and the impor- the debt and sustain low taxes, and statesmen. But Warren deserves our Seth Teleky tance of public and higher education, turns it on its head, using increased votes in the context of the urgency of Yiota Kastritis Peter Sheffer for the benefit of Massachusetts resi- revenue to do both. our current situation. On a state level, Denise Amisial Cartoonists dents and Americans nationwide. On foreign policy issues, the two Warren will uphold healthcare-related Jehan Madhani Brown and Warren agree on a few candidates hold many of the same and economic policies that benefit Louie Zong Keran Chen Editorialists issues, but as Brown is a moder- objectives, but differ in the means the bulk of Massachusetts residents. Nicholas Golden ate Republican and Warren a liberal they’d like to use to achieve their goals. Her nuanced approach to American Scott Geldzahler NewtonPortorreal Democrat, they disagree more than Brown has supported many of the foreign policy and her belief in insti- they agree. Warren, more so than President’s initiatives in these realms, tutional equality speak to the values Brown, takes stances on these conten- including the surge in Afghanistan, that have made Massachusetts a pro- David McIntyre Executive Sports Editor tious issues that promise to benefit the repeal of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell and gressive and prosperous state since Aaron Leibowitz Sports Editors Ethan Sturm both the country and Massachusetts. the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty the Commonwealth was incorporat- Kate Klots Elected partially in response to an with Russia. During their foreign poli- ed. 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Craig Frucht | Road to November The storm before the calm onight, God willing, we will reach the end of the road to November. I say that because there are innu- merable ways that the election could Tget drawn out beyond tonight, or even tomor- row morning. In fact, the worst-case scenar- ios — a recount or a protracted court battle — could leave us without a clear winner until well past Thanksgiving. As you read this, thousands of attorneys are descending upon the swing states, prepar- ing to unleash a barrage of lawsuits if their candidate loses by a narrow enough margin. No, the room temperature didn’t just drop 20 degrees; that was just your skin crawling. There are a number of reasons to dread the prospect of a drawn-out legal dispute. The most frightening is that it would prolong the possibility that a man who thinks ending gender discrimination means making sure women can be home to cook dinner on time could become the leader of the free world. The sooner the election ends, the sooner the media can stop subordinating coverage of Hurricane Sandy’s destruction to endless — and mostly clueless — prognostications about what’s going to happen tonight. And the sooner Congress can turn its attention to the looming fiscal cliff, which, if not acted MCT upon, will trigger automatic spending cuts and tax hikes at the beginning of 2013 that will cause the economy to slide back into The hypocrisy of the United States political system recession. But none of those reasons really explains b y St e p h a n o s Ka r ava s duty to represent the interests of their dialogue during this campaign season why I’m so, so desperate for this election to constituents. In practice, they are mis- has been tragically ideological. be over. Before you even begin reading this guided careerists who vote with their These candidates seem to be woe- I’m hoping against hope that we have a op-ed, you may have already made a partisan interests in mind rather than fully unaware of the president’s job winner by tomorrow morning because this dismissive assessment of my inten- their constituents. Their accomplish- description — that of a temporary has been the most dispiriting campaign in tions and patriotism. Perhaps you ments have included sinking the ship figurehead in a single branch of gov- our lifetimes. thought I’m anti-American, or an arbi- of our country into a deepening sea of ernment that is only a part of a deeply Over the last four years, we’ve watched in trarily critical liberal who hopped on debt and playing partisan politics in a entrenched state apparatus. So when horror as one political party held the nation’s the bandwagon of deriding the U.S. mutually obstructionist manner. This a president makes a promise that he economy hostage to their bitterness over hav- system in favor of some Scandinavian is anything but the implementation of will do something drastic to improve ing been ousted from office after eight years alternative. You’d be wrong on all their constituencies’ view — it is the the lives of Americans, he is inherently of abject failure. counts. I highly admire the accom- sign of an incompetent, dysfunctional lying. He can merely attempt to influ- If you think I’m just blowing liberal smoke plishments of the country I was born and unrepresentative form of govern- ence a large number of factors and then consider this: Since Democrats regained and raised in, and I’m actually a regis- ment. Many governments in the world variables in his favor, and maybe pro- control of the Senate in January 2007, there tered Republican. Above all, I’m your are electorally representative, but this duce a relatively desirable result. Only have been more filibusters than there were average disillusioned university stu- is not sufficient, nor is it an adequate if the President of the United States from the start of World War I all the way dent. One of my favorite pastimes, measure of democracy. Sadly, the leg- was a dictator or a monarch could through the Reagan Administration — a though, is to call bulls--t on both islators in the U.S. are anything but he genuinely make the promises that 74-year period. individuals and institutions. And with the mirror of the people. Obama and Romney have made this And yet we’ve watched Romney put on the regard to the political system in the Even if the president is elected election, the same types of promises same plastic smile day after day and blame U.S., there is a lot to sift through. To be undemocratically, as a candidate, he still that every candidate has made during President Obama for the slow-to-improve sure, one needs a treatise-length work cannot realistically be exempted from every U.S. election in recent memory. economy after his party’s obstinacy held it up, to comprehensively do justice to this the need to campaign and consolidate Of course, even if a candidate for U.S. and even brought the nation to the brink of subject. Given how overwhelming the his popularity. Mitt Romney and Barack president was truly honest about the default. And we’ve watched Romney naked- stench is, though, I’m sure most of you Obama collectively embody everything constraints of the position for which ly exploit every American misfortune from are intimately familiar with what I will that is hypocritical about election cam- he is seeking, he could never rally the high unemployment to the Benghazi terrorist be talking about, so hopefully I won’t paigns. Forget their Super PACs and the popularity needed to win an election. attack for political gain. burden you with too long of a read. elitist and corrupt systems of patron- What we have here is a vicious cycle We’ve watched as a candidate for president The fact that today is Election Day age they so desperately need for funds which breeds rampant dishonesty on wasn’t taken to task by the media for walking provides the ideal opportunity for the — they are simply half-honest, at best, the political level, and whose inevi- away from the centerpiece of his economic discussion — a reminder, rather — of politicians who will say anything to get table byproduct becomes disillusion plan, a windfall tax break, on national televi- why we don’t actually live in a democ- elected. Mitt Romney is notorious for on the public level. sion. We’ve watched as Romney has cherry- racy. The Electoral College is globally conforming his views to his audiences’. The political system in this country picked Obama’s most popular initiatives — infamous and anything but hidden Barack Obama promised America is chock-full of inconsistencies and coverage for preexisting conditions, federal from public knowledge. So why does it drastic change and delivered very contradictions to the extent that it is funding for education and tax breaks for the still exist? In four different elections, it little of it. Both are liars. This real- rendered dysfunctional and undemo- middle class — and claimed them for his own has produced a president who did not ity is reflected in the media’s recent cratic. Possible detractors would posit agenda without offering so much as a hint win a plurality on the popular vote. focus on the paradoxical subjectivity that this system, with its faults, is the about how he would pay for them. It indirectly institutionalizes a two- of facts. While Romney epitomizes the best in the world. That is debatable. And for all his flip-flops on taxes, gay party system, and has thus helped politician who unabashedly sells his Others would ask me what alternative marriage, abortion and immigration, we’ve produce the entrenched political convictions in tandem with public I have to posit, but I, as a university watched Romney criticize Obama for stick- behemoths that are the Democratic opinion, Obama represents the presi- student, am not a political architect. ing with the same agenda for four years — an and Republican parties. It allows for dent who played on the naivete of Therefore, I have none. None of these agenda that’s been largely successful — even a select few states with a politically the American public and promised to criticisms, though, actually refute any as Romney himself offers no sensible propos- split electorate to decide the election. effect change that never really hap- of the points that have been made als for how to lower the nations’ unemploy- I could go on, but I would likely be pened. With the exception of health- here; they simply redirect the focus ment rate or bring down its healthcare costs. reminding you of arguments you have care, Obama’s policies haven’t mark- of the discussion. I do not plan to I want this election to be over because I already heard. As a conservative voter edly differed from his predecessor’s. vote today. I do not want to partici- want to know the government will build upon in Massachusetts, why should I even His economic policies have increased pate in this parody of an electoral the progress of the last four years — health bother participating in an election our national debt by nearly five trillion process. To those who would say that reform, student loan reform, tax reform and in which casting my vote is a purely dollars, and he has failed to compre- blood has been shed to provide me Wall Street reform — instead of working to ceremonial act? We are not a democ- hensively address the issues of immi- with this right, I respond accordingly: undo it. And I want to know that this country’s racy — we are the Republic of Florida, gration and environmental policy. Indisputably, the blood of Americans political system is above letting a candidate Pennsylvania and Ohio. If you live in Only his foreign policy has differed. was not shed to propagate the growing exploit other peoples’ hardships as a cam- these states, you’re deciding who our Instead of President Bush’s preemptive and rampant corruption of the govern- paign tactic. president will be. doctrine of neo-imperialism, Obama ment’s function. I do not want to legiti- I want to know that we can do better than One could argue that, even if we has exhibited a foreign policy that has mize this process with my vote. the likes of Mitt Romney. don’t actually elect the president, we generally been reactive, but lacking do have the power to elect the legis- any cohesive strategy. Significantly, lature. This argument fails as well. In Romney has failed to concretely dis- Stephanos Karavas is a senior majoring in Craig Frucht is a senior majoring in polit- theory, our Senators and Congressmen tinguish how his policies will differ history. He can be reached at Stephanos. ical science and psychology. 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WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY continued from back The entire group feels that it showed drastic Runner-upimprovement throughout finish the fall. marks strong season for second seven runners FAN “I was happy with my season over- all,” Jessup said. “I’m happy that I improved from last year and I am hop- ing that improvement will continue in ue the music. indoor track.” “Sports radio sixty-six — the FAN! — That track campaign gets under way W-F-A-N, New Yoooork!” Dec. 1 with the Jay Carisella Invitational Cue the personalities. at Northeastern. But first, the group C “Joe and Evan in the midday ... This is Mike’s that ran this weekend will become fans On, Francesa on the FAN ... Steve Somers here, over the next few weeks as the cross and you there!” country post-season heats up. Cue the callers. Coach Kristen Morwick’s varsity “Bruce from Bayside, you’re on the FAN ... runners will compete in the NCAA Bill from Brentwood ... Eli from Westchester...” Regional Championship at Westfield Cue the rants. State on Saturday and possibly the “Mike, is anyone worse in the clutch than NCAA Championship in Terre Haute, A-Rod? ... Joe, why in the world would the Jets Ind. on Nov. 17. go for it on fourth down? ... Steve, I’ve been a Only the top two teams at the Regional Met fan for 40 years, and I’ve never seen any- Championship will earn an automatic thing like this...” berth to the national meet. Up to three And so it has gone on the flagship station more teams from the region, however, for New York sports, every minute of every can receive an at-large bid to NCAA’s, andrew morgenthaler / Tufts Daily archives day — with the exception of a few minor road which is the route last year’s squad took Women’s cross country ended up in second at the ECAC’s, belying the depth of a team that blocks — since July 1, 1987. to the national stage. will now look forward to Regionals. On that day, WFAN changed what it meant to be a sports fan. Almost 20 years before Twitter, the FAN provided an outlet for fans to Inside the MLB chat, speculate and, above all, scream about their favorite teams. After the Mets completed their epic col- Here comes free agency: the Daily’s MLB lapse in 2007, my dad and I walked out of Shea Stadium in a state of shock. Without saying a word, we walked to our car, sat down and turned on the radio to 660. We drove home in silence that day, listening b y Al e x Ba u d o i n Will Someone Take a Chance on Josh to the soothing voice of Steve Somers, a.k.a. Daily Editorial Board Hamilton? “the Schmoozer,” lamenting the dire state of The Texas Rangers’ left fielder is our New York Metropolitans. It’s that time of year again. With the among the most distinctive players That is the beauty of sports talk radio. Even October Classic well in the rearview in the game today. The former MVP is if Schmooze couldn’t make us feel better, he mirror,offseason many fans have already begunpreview one of the top hitters on the planet, could at least remind us that we weren’t alone. forgetting all that happened in the hitting an average of 35 home runs I don’t know Somers, and I don’t know any of 2012 campaign and setting their sights and 122 RBIs in his six years in the the people who called in to talk to him that on what promises to be a very busy majors. Hamilton also provides above day. But all of them had watched the same MLB offseason. -average speed and defense at a pre- thing my dad and I had, and all of them felt Most likely, 100 million dollar con- mium position, a rare quality for a our pain. tracts will be signed, blockbuster power hitter. At low moments, WFAN is the best med- trades may change the face of ball However, the outfielder has an icine. In the morning, it’s top-notch enter- clubs and performance enhancing extensive history with alcohol and tainment. And late at night, it’s the perfect drug rumors may again begin to cir- drug abuse and critics question how post-mortem. culate in the four months before the he would adjust to playing in a big The question is, how much is too much? start of spring training. market where he may not be as com- That was the question when the idea for MLB teams, unlike their counter- fortable. To further complicate mat- sports talk radio first arose in the ’80s, and it is parts in the other “big four” sports ters, scouts believe that Hamilton suf- still pertinent today. of the United States, are not subject fers from concentration and mental When you talk about sports non-stop, you to a salary cap, so franchises can lapses, which may explain his incon- have to keep people entertained. You have to transform from small payrolls into big sistent efforts on the field. take extreme viewpoints. You have to scream. spenders in one winter, adding to the These inconsistencies would be Not only does the shouting become excitement of baseball’s offseason. further criticized playing in a larger obnoxious at times, but the topics become With that in mind, the Daily outlines market, say in New York or Boston. worn out. There’s only so much sports to talk the four stories that will dominate Where Hamilton will end up remains about in a given day, and eventually it can the headlines in the 2012-2013 MLB a mystery, but it is doubtful that he’ll feel like the hosts are beating a dead horse offseason. receive an offer of more than five (see: Tebow, Tim). years, despite his unmatched talent. Nonetheless, the appeal of WFAN — and The Alex Rodriguez Saga MCT of every sports talk show that gets it right — is Between his steroid admission, Where will all the free agent outfield- New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez that the banter is genuine. It’s you and your playoff chokes, and off-the-field rela- ers end up? will be among the primary talking points as the buddies debating who’s the best quarterback tionships with celebrities, it seems Hamilton leads a deep and talented baseball hot stove gets underway. in the NFL. It’s Joe from Saddle River talking like A-Rod has been the center of class of free agent outfielders, many of Jets with Ira from Staten Island. attention in the MLB offseason for the whom are poised to leave their prior ex-Giant Melky Cabrera, who served a It’s the way real, regular people talk about past five decades. This year, unfortu- squads for more lucrative contracts 50-game suspension this season after sports: sometimes intelligently, sometimes nately, should be more of the same elsewhere. Nick Swisher, in spite of testing positive for PEDs. Will any stupidly and always loudly. for the highest-paid player in MLB his endless troubles in the post sea- team give him a second chance? As one of the early minds at WFAN, history. son, has been a consistent force in Doyle Rose, told Grantland.com in a piece Coming off another disappointing the past several seasons, averaging 26 The Trade Market for Pitchers this summer celebrating the station’s 25th postseason where he hit a measly .120 home runs and 87 RBIs in his four sea- Every team needs pitching, and this anniversary: “What really makes it work and was benched repeatedly in the sons with the Yankees while providing offseason will prove no different. What are the stories behind the stories, the postseason, Rodriguez’s future in pin- above average defense at right field is unknown, however, is which hurlers characters, the discontent from fans and stripes is very much in doubt. With and first base. will change uniforms before pitchers contracts that haven’t been negotiated five years and at least $114 million left He is rumored to seek a multi-year and catchers report in mid-February. properly. All the kinds of things people sit on his gargantuan contract, it won’t be deal north of $100 million, but it Rumors have surfaced that lefthand- around and bulls--t about at the bar.” easy to find a taker for the most polar- remains to be seen if any team is will- ers Cliff Lee (Phillies) and David Price That’s where good talk radio still has izing player in baseball. ing to give him that kind of money. (Rays), both perennial Cy Young candi- Twitter beat. It’s intimate. It’s authentic. It While A-Rod remains an above- Meanwhile, speedy center fielder dates, could be signed at the right price. provides voices with real personality and average third baseman, many feel Michael Bourn, coming off a solid Only time will tell if those rumors raw emotion. that his relationship with manager season in Atlanta, will be sought after come into fruition, but if Lee or Price Steve Somers may be here, and you may be Joe Girardi has deteriorated to the by squads with a need for a leadoff are available, there will definitely be there. But there’s much more connecting you point where he will be a distraction if hitter. suitors, particularly given the rela- than the miles and the radio waves. he stays in the Bronx. Proven but aging veterans Ichiro tive lack of quality free-agent pitchers. 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With a win at the NESCAC Championship in the bag, Tufts’ top seven runners were Haney’sgiven the week off to rehabilitate individual and pre- title leads Tufts to fourth-place finish pare for the New England Championship. Coach Ethan Barron’s decision to rest his top runners allowed the team’s second seven runners to spearhead the Jumbos’ perfor- mance at the ECAC Div. III Championship held last weekend at Williams College. Led by senior Sam Haney, a pre-race favorite and the eventual race winner, Tufts notched a fourth-place finish out of 43 teams to cap off a season rife with outstanding per- formances by the runners not typically used in the top seven. Amherst captured the team title at the event, placing three runners in the overall top five to accumulate a grand total of 44 points. Bates and Williams filled out the subsequent two spots, while Tufts, a mere four points behind Williams, beat out Middlebury for fourth place by nearly 80 points, the widest margin between any of the top five teams. Though ominous conditions loomed prior to the race due to Hurricane Sandy, the eight-kilometer course dried up quick- ly enough so that, once the race com- menced, the competitors were able to post decent times. When the gun sounded, each of Tufts’ seven runners burst out of the gate and stuck with the lead pack until the first giant hill around two miles in, at which point the andrew morgenthaler / Tufts Daily archives previously clustered runners splintered into Tufts finished fourth at the ECAC Championships, a strong showing especially considering the team was using its second seven runners. a number of distinct packs. “As a team we wanted to be aggressive and outkick the rest of the field to emerge five, as Curley finished in 27th and St. much of the season, and the Jumbos look to and get out front early to try and put pres- victorious. With a time of 26:23, he finished Pierre in 31st. continue the multi-level success at the New sure on the other teams,” senior co-captain a mere three seconds ahead of freshman Sophomore Greg Hardy and Marvel England Championships on Nov. 10 with Jeff Marvel said. “[And] I think we were able Todd Ford of Williams to claim his first brought up the rear for the Jumbos, as Hardy their top seven back in action. to do that.” individual title. finished four spots behind St. Pierre in 35th, “We went out and showed the rest of New The second time up the same hill, many Next across the line for Tufts was sopho- while Marvel took 60th. England that we’re ready to compete at a more began to fade while the title contend- more Marshall Pagano, whose time of 27:07 “We just ran out of gas at the end,” Marvel high level on both the regional and national ers, including Haney, broke away and built earned him the 13th spot in a field of 287. said. “[We] didn’t have the kind of second stage,” Pagano said. “I think the target is on up a head of steam over the final mile to fuel Junior Jamie Norton was three seconds half that we were hoping for.” our back now to a certain extent, at least their kick over the last stretch of the course. behind Pagano in 16th place. A fourth-place team finish and an indi- within the region. Nationally, the power Haney stayed with the lead pack for the Freshman Michael Curley and sopho- vidual title were certainly fitting results for houses are still getting most of the recogni- entirety of the race, but at the 200-meter more Joseph St. Pierre secured the next a team whose varsity and non-varsity mem- tion, but we think we can run with those mark, he was able to turn his intensity up two spots for Tufts to round out the top- bers have been at the top of their game for schools come Nationals.”

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b y Ma t t Ra n d for 12th place. DepthContributing on display Writer as FinishingJumbos bunched finish up in 15th, 16th and 17th were Crispin, senior Lydia second With the NCAA at Regional ECAC looming Championshipthis Jessup, junior Molly Mirhashem, and weekend, the Jumbos’ varsity runners senior Melanie Monroe. All four were rested on Saturday, leaving the second separated by only eleven seconds, epito- seven to carry the team at the ECAC mizing the squad’s emphasis on pack Championship. running and teamwork. The sub-varsity squad certainly took Sophomore Meghan Gillis rounded advantage of the opportunity, placing out the Jumbos’ top seven, finishing 29th second in the field of 41 teams from in a time of 24:17. all over the northeast. Other top New “Our goal was to lead the race and England teams deployed the same strat- run as a pack,” Jessup said. “We talked egy as the Jumbos, which meant that the a lot about working together and we squad with the most depth would likely definitely did that during the race by emerge victorious. running together and encouraging each Tufts’ 63 points were only bested other to run faster.” by Middlebury’s 31, and the Jumbos The runner-up finish certainly easily beat out the rest of the top five, ended the sub-varsity team’s season with Williams, Amherst and St. Joseph’s on a high note. scoring 140, 157, and 200 points, “We were very happy with our finish respectively. because we worked really hard for it Individually, the title was seized and everyone contributed,” Jessup said. Oliver Porter / the Tufts Daily by Jennifer Van Winger, a senior from “This was the type of race that reminds Even with defeats in the NESCAC semi- Meanwhile, the men’s soccer team had Drew who recorded a time of 22:55 to me why I love cross country so much. finals over the weekend, the No. 7 field more of a stressful wait to see if they lead the field on a hilly, wooded six- We weren’t just running as individuals, hockey team and the men’s soccer team had made it into the bracket. Ultimately, kilometer course. we were really running as a team — with will both have more games to play. The the squad’s finish to the season pushed it Heading into the race, the Jumbos each other and for each other.” NCAA announced Monday that both over the top into an at-large spot. Team aimed to run aggressively and as a pack. Crispin echoed that sentiment and teams have scored at-large bids to the members screamed for joy in Dewick- “Our goal as a team was to not be expressed how important her teammates national championships. MacPhie Hall as the selection committee afraid to go out with leaders,” senior were to her individual performance. For field hockey, the bid was somewhat announced the Jumbos’ inclusion. Tufts is Toby Crispin said. “We wanted to work “There were a bunch of times dur- expected, as the team was in the national in the tournament for the first time since off each other throughout the race to ing the race when I started to get tired top 10 for most of the season. The Jumbos 1996, and will take on Vassar at Brandeis on keep pushing. I think we really put every- and drop back, but each time one of my will take on Castleton tomorrow afternoon Thursday evening, as the Jumbos and the thing out there.” teammates would pull me along,” she at Bello Field. For all the teams in the tour- rest of the field look to mount a challenge First to finish for Tufts was senior said. “It was a really amazing feeling to nament, the challenge will be primarily to to perennial powerhouse and national No. Julia Hajnoczky. She clocked a time of run as a pack like that.” stop No. 6 Bowdoin, which beat Tufts in 1 Messiah, which has won seven of the last 23:29 to place eighth overall and earn Throughout the season, such moments the NESCACs and has won three of the last ten titles. All-ECAC honors. Also earning that became common for the squad. The five national championships. —by David McIntyre distinction was junior Lauren Creath, whose time of 23:44 was good enough see WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY, page 13