Where You Read It First Snow 37/21 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LIX, NUMBER 10 THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2010 TUFTSDAILY.COM Administration faces tough choices about financial aid budget Meeting enrolled students’ needs remains top priority

BY HARRISON JACOBS Daily Editorial Board In the wake of one of the most devastating economic downturns of the last several decades, Tufts administrators and admissions personnel have begun to prepare themselves for what could be one of the largest groups of students requiring financial aid in recent JODI BOSIN/TUFTS DAILY MBTA crime rates are at their lowest since 1980. memory. Though the university budget for the 2010-2011 academic year MBTA crime rates at has yet to be set, the state of the economy of the last year has left those closest to the issue of under- graduate financial aid speculat- record low ing about the size of the financial BY KATHERINE SAWYER reported at the MBTA in 2009, aid budget and how much of an Daily Editorial Board down from 1,052 in 2008. There increase would be doable. were no reported murders and Regardless of how the admis- JODI BOSIN/TUFTS DAILY Crime rates on Massachusetts the number of aggravated sions process plays out, howev- As the admissions process continues, discussions about the financial aid Bay Transit Authority (MBTA) assaults decreased from 103 to er, administrators stressed that budget are underway. property have fallen to their 88 over the last year. retaining existing students would lowest level since 1980, the Given the number of individ- take precedence over increasing for the School of Arts and Sciences That policy came into play the MBTA Transit Police reported uals riding the MBTA transport aid for the incoming class. Leah McIntosh agreed that the last fiscal year, the first affected by at the end of January. lines daily, these crime rates “It makes no sense to say, ‘Oops, university prioritized meeting the the recession, when an additional MBTA officials said that in are low and should assuage sorry, we can’t afford you any- financial needs of enrolled stu- 100 upperclassmen were awarded 2009 crime rates dropped 21 commuters’ safety concerns, more,’” Dean of Admissions Lee dents. aid for the 2009-2010 academic percent, including a sharp according to Joseph O’Connor, Coffin said. “That’s the essential “It is Tufts’ policy to meet dem- year. decline in the number of deputy chief of the MBTA part of this whole story — what onstrated need of admitted stu- “We knew [last year] that the aggravated assaults, larcenies Transit Police. do we do to protect our current dents, even if that need changes current group was going to have and murders. enrollment.” after the student has matriculat- Only 827 serious crimes were see MBTA, page 2 Executive Administrative Dean ed,” she said. see ADMISSIONS, page 2

At think tank launch, Swett stresses student activism Mass. Governor says stimulus

BY KATHRYN OLSON funds created or saved 14,000 jobs Daily Staff Writer BY MARTHA SHANAHAN Daily. National student-run think Daily Editorial Board Shapanka added that the stimu- tank the Roosevelt Institute last lus money will continue to be spent night officially launched its new Massachusetts Governor Deval in the coming year. Tufts chapter at an event featur- Patrick announced Jan. 30 that “Part of the 2010 budget is ing Lecturer of Political Science nearly 14,000 jobs were either passed,” he said. “The 2011 bud- Katrina Swett. created or saved in the last three get proposed by the governor also Aimed at shaping a progres- months of 2009, thanks to funds includes plans to continue spend- sive national and foreign policy, from the American Recovery and ing.” the Roosevelt Institute encour- Reinvestment Act (ARRA). Alethea Pieters (LA ’02), Public ages students to engage in policy The figure represents the distri- Affairs and Communication man- research and writing and delivers bution of 4,722 full-time positions ager at Massachusetts Recovery their proposals to policy makers among a number of workers. and Reinvestment Office, said that and advocacy groups. Matt Shapanka (LA ’09), a research the majority of job creation will Sophomore Julie Kalt, adminis- analyst at the Massachusetts likely occur in the coming year trative director of the Tufts chap- Recovery and Reinvestment Office, since the bill is a 27-month pro- ter, said that the organization will noted that this figure includes both gram. “give students the opportunity to new jobs created and jobs saved She added that most jobs solve real world problems and get with ARRA funding. It also includes retained by the state were in the their policy proposals published” existing jobs that last year’s stimu- field of education, although all in Tufts publications as well as in lus bill funded. employment sectors have seen the Roosevelt Institute publica- He explained that jobs created growth. tion, 10 Ideas. According to Kalt, refer to jobs that did not exist before Shapanka also listed public safe- this would allow students to be they were funded by the stimulus ty and construction of public works part of activism that produces and jobs saved refers to preexisting projects as other major categories concrete results. jobs that are now being funded by where jobs have been created or “We want to make activism JODI BOSIN/TUFTS DAILY stimulus money. retained by stimulus funds. and academic interests more tan- Last night marked the official launch of the Roosevelt Institute at Tufts. The Recovery and Reinvestment The recovery office’s Web site gible for Tufts students and give Office estimates that the stimulus corroborates this, reporting that them a legitimate outlet for their by Tufts professors and progres- people to take their half-formed bill awarded Massachusetts state job recovery efforts related to edu- ideas,” she said. “A lot of students sive community leaders, including ideas, giving them the opportunity agencies $4.3 billion, $3.1 billion cation have collected the most just do activism and that’s amaz- Massachusetts State Sen. Patricia to refine those ideas into meaning- of which has been committed to money from state agencies, fol- ing, but we want students to see Jehlen (D-Somerville). ful policy and perhaps developing direct benefits and job creation lowed by jobs in energy and the the other side. When you marry Swett, who is also running for them into concrete action.” and $2.4 billion of which has been environment, housing, labor, pub- direct action and policy writing, New Hampshire’s second district Praising the Roosevelt Institute’s spent. lic safety and transportation. you can make meaningful and congressional seat, was one of the marriage of grassroots activism According to Shapanka, the state Even with the jobs created by sustainable change.” speakers at the launch event. She and policy writing, she stressed government allocates the stimulus stimulus spending, however, the According to Kalt, the Tufts noted the importance and diffi- the importance of “knowing those money to various agencies. Massachusetts Department of chapter will equip participants to culty of translating ideas into real- on whose behalf you lead.” “Two thirds of the money goes Labor’s job report showed that the create progressive policy papers by ity, and commended the Roosevelt to the state government and it’s hosting writing workshops taught Institute for encouraging “young see LAUNCH, page 2 distributed from there,” he told the see JOBS, page 2 Inside this issue Today’s Sections

Hockey team gears up News 1 Editorial | Letters 10 Famed Beacon Hill for final two weeks of couple hosts “The season and hopeful Features 3 Op-Ed 11 Literati Scene.” playoff spot after 8-5 Weekender 5Classifieds 14 victory over Wesleyan. Comics 9 Sports Back see WEEKENDER, page 5 see SPORTS, back 2 THE TUFTS DAILY NEWS Thursday, February 11, 2010 Committee recommends increasing Tufts’ financial aid budget

ADMISSIONS Financial Aid Committee is comprised of continued from page 1 faculty, students and administrators. It offers unprecedented levels of need,” Coffin said. admissions-related recommendations on Undergraduate admissions statistics for the “I had said, ‘this is going to be really, really what it thinks is the best course of action to Class of 2014 ugly.’” university administrators. To meet this need, the trustees approved The issue of the relationship between aid Overall applicant pool for the Class of last year, marking the fourth consecutive a 12 percent increase in the financial aid levels and socioeconomic diversity is not 2014 is 15,436, the third largest pool year of record applications to the engi- budget — the only increase in the overall lost on committee chair George McNinch, in Tufts history and a three percent neering school. budget for this academic year — a number associate professor of mathematics. increase from last year. they hoped would be enough to not only “The academic profile of the incoming Engineering applications have, in the provide aid to all upperclassmen requiring class has gone up and the socioeconomic This is the sixth year in a row in which last five years, increased by 31 per- it, but also for the incoming freshman class. diversity has improved,” he said. “We’ve had the number of undergraduate appli- cent. According to Coffin, however, this hope some gains in those areas. We don’t want to cants has been above 15,000. did not pan out. “Every penny of that increase lose that.” The number of African American appli- was absorbed by sophomores, juniors and According to Weldai, McNinch and other The Early Decision (ED) pool increased cants rose by 14 percent, setting a new seniors,” he said. committee members recently drafted and by six percent. record. This meant that despite changes in the sent a letter to University President Lawrence economy, the level of aid for incoming fresh- Bacow, Provost Jamshed Bharucha, Executive The School of Engineering received 2,333 — compiled by Ellen Kan with contribut- man did not increase from the previous Vice President Patricia Campbell, Dean of applications, a five percent increase from ing reporting from Harrison Jacobs year. Arts & Sciences Robert Sternberg and Dean Some are fearful that the same situation of Engineering Linda Abriola offering their could play out this year for the incoming support for an increase in the financial aid decisions and student tax returns may not his confidence that meeting the needs of freshman class. budget. be sufficient gauge. existing students would not negatively affect Senior Adam Weldai, a trustee representa- In their letter, the committee members “What does a full year of economic crisis the standards of the incoming freshmen tive on the Tufts Community Union Senate expressed their hope that aid for the incom- do to our budget?” Coffin said. “Some peo- class. and a student member of the Undergraduate ing class would not remain level, as it was ple are recovering, some are getting worse. “I look at the pool as we’re reading it and Admissions and Financial Aid Committee, this past year. They also recognized, how- How do we absorb those changes?” the quality is as strong as it’s ever been,” he expressed his concern that this would have ever, the tough budget decisions that await Only one fiscal quarter of 2008 tax returns, said. “I don’t anticipate that the Class of 2014 long-term repercussions. administrators. which was used to determine last year’s will look any different than the Class of 2013 “We don’t want admissions to have a flat Still, according to Coffin, the debate is financial aid, was affected by the economic or 2012.” budget [for freshman financial aid] again,” not whether or not the financial aid budget decline. This year, students will be sending Coffin added that it was important to rec- he said. “It could affect not just this fresh- should be increased, but where the money in tax returns for 2009, when all four quarters ognize the priorities of the current moment. man class, but also other freshman classes for such an increase will come from. were mired in the recession. “There is a sense in the admissions game in the future. It would be a strategic and wise “[Bacow] absolutely agreed with us, but Administrators are currently unsure about that we always have to provide more, be decision to increase the budget so we can you can’t spend what you don’t have,” he how much aid existing students will need faster, be better, but right now we’re in a time maintain the sort of socioeconomic diversity said. because the deadline for financial aid appli- where we have to preserve,” he said. “You we have here at Tufts.” Determining the suitable size of an cations is later this spring. take the core of what we’ve created and pre- The Undergraduate Admissions and increase further complicates budgetary Despite these concerns, Coffin expressed serve it.”

Awareness eff orts have helped Massachusetts among top stimulus spenders JOBS to lower MBTA crime rates continued from page 1 unemployment rate in December MBTA the T alone at night, but oth- 2009 increased to 9.4 percent. continued from page 1 erwise is not concerned. In addition, recent reports show “We have 1.2 million riders “I usually go with friends, so that the Massachusetts economy a day and if you look at the I feel safe,” she said. “Maybe shrank by 0.2 percent in the last number of crimes that occur, if I went by myself, I would three months of 2009. it is a very safe system and feel scared.” Shapanka said that Patrick’s your chance of being victim- Some students still feel administration will continue to ized is very low,” O’Connor that the T may not be safe focus on the issue of job creation in told the Daily. despite decreased crime the coming months. He attributed this decline rates. Freshman Erik “The governor is ‘committed to in crime to the policing strat- DeAngelis echoed Cox and creating jobs and putting people egy of vigilantly reviewing Younge’s sentiments. “I know back to work,’” he said. crime statistics and respond- I shouldn’t be worried, but at Patrick on Jan. 8 proposed a ing to any notable patterns the same time, I wouldn’t ride series of measures to improve job that arise. the T at night,” he said. growth and stimulate small busi- “What we do is look at O’Connor said he hopes nesses, including a freeze on busi- MCT detailed statistics of crime that the Transit Police’s pub- nesses’ unemployment insurance Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick credits stimulus funds for 14,000 and put our officers where lic campaigns and increased rates and giving $25 million in jobs created and saved. crimes are occurring,” he said. security will alleviate these loans to smaller businesses. “Anytime we see crime occur- fears and make people feel His announcement also includ- ing by agencies. ment sectors. ring, we put officers there and safer on the MBTA systems. ed a plan to allocate $2,500 for each The recovery office said that the “We chose to decentralize report- that’s helped reduce crime.” “Unfortunately, in the past new job created by businesses that system for tracking job creation ing,” she said. O’Connor also called some high-profile incidents have a staff of less than 30. In order and retention numbers has since Pieters said that the state was the MBTA’s ongoing public have created fear perceptions to receive the funding, the job must been improved. among the top spenders of stim- awareness campaigns a key among some riders,” he said. last for more than a year. According to Pieters, the office ulus money. “Massachusetts as measure in its crime-preven- “One of our core missions is to Patrick in October made a simi- now counts the number of funded a whole is proud to be ninth in tion strategy. reduce the fear among riders.” lar announcement about stimulus jobs through a system of secretari- the nation for percent of available “We think there’s a num- Aside from trying to funds. The Boston Globe, however, ats reporting job recovery statistics funds spent,” she said. ber of reasons crime rates are increase the personal safety conducted a review that found back to the government. These sec- Corinne Segal contributed reporting down,” he said. “We have a of commuters, the Transit inaccuracies in job recovery report- retariats oversee different employ- to this article. number of … public aware- Police have also focused their ness campaigns that we use to efforts on protecting person- help our riders be aware and al property. not be victims of crimes.” The police launched a cam- Roosevelt Institute last night officially One of these campaigns, paign to prevent theft from according to O’Connor, is motor vehicles parked in launched its Tufts chapter a partnership between the MBTA garages, which is clas- Transit Police and the Boston sified as larceny. They have LAUNCH different “policy centers,” ranging Ogden said that current mem- Area Rape Crisis Center to been distributing handouts continued from page 1 from economic development to the bers of the Tufts chapter started raise awareness about sexu- in garages and asking riders Swett alluded to the fact that environment. The Tufts chapter, research last fall, focusing their al assaults that occur on the to remove global position- politics often interferes with poli- however, will just focus on defense efforts on meeting the Feb. 1 MBTA and to encourage rid- ing system (GPS) devices and cy, making finding an effective way and diplomacy, education and deadline for the institute’s pub- ers to come forward to report other electronics from sight to realize plans a crucial part of equal justice. lication and building a base of these crimes. and to wipe windshields to good governance. The notion of a progressive support on campus. Several Tufts students, remove the marks left by She noted the current struggle think tank can mean a lot of differ- Students produced short, two- however, said that they were these devices. the Obama administration is hav- ent things, according to Kalt. “An page policy proposals on topics still concerned with the safe- Officers are also working ing with this issue, acknowledging Arkansas chapter would produce ranging from making Massachusetts ty of riding the T, especially to reduce bike theft, hand- that “the qualities it takes to suc- different ideas than a Tufts chapter Bay Transportation Authority fares at night. ing out educational materials ceed in politics are not always the would,” she said. free to improving government care Sophomore Emily Cox says to bike riders at stations and same as those required to succeed While the Roosevelt Institute is for Iraq and Afghanistan war veter- she generally feels safe on the encouraging the use of stron- in government.” geared toward progressive policy ans suffering from post-traumatic T but still exercises caution. ger locks and serial numbers Another aspect of good gover- change, it adheres to being non- stress disorder. “I’ve never felt unsafe, but to aid in locating stolen bikes nance that Swett highlighted was partisan and welcomes students Ogden herself traveled to Sri I’ve definitely been aware and arresting thieves. the ability to communicate effec- from many different disciplines, Lanka through the Education for that it’s not the smartest With these measures tively with the public about com- according to sophomore Leslie Public Inquiry and International thing to be alone on the T at in place, reported larceny plex issues. Ogden, defense and diplomacy pol- Citizenship program, and pro- 12 in the morning,” she said. dropped 26 percent in 2009, “Those interested in policy icy director for the Tufts chapter. duced a proposal on reconciliation “I’m more aware of my purse from 701 incidents to 522. should note that those who cre- “[The Tufts chapter] wants to be and justice in the aftermath of its and the people around me, O’Connor says that officers ate understandable and controlled open to everyone so that a biology 26-year civil war. but I’ve never actually felt still consider preventing lar- narrative to the public will form major can come in and write about She added that the Tufts chap- threatened.” ceny a priority, but hope this effective policy,” she said. the environment and an econom- ter hopes to eventually teach an Freshman Marian Younge drop indicates the success of Kalt explained that the national ics major can write about taxes,” Experimental College class on pol- felt that she should not ride current measures. organization operates based on six she said. icy writing. 3

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BEN KOCHMAN | BETWEEN THE SLICES Tufts senior uses personal battle with The great cancer as motivation for charitable work equalizer BY CHRISTINA LUO Contributing Writer t all started on one fateful night in 1762, in a dark and crowded English tavern. A noble- Usually busy with people streaming in man named John Montagu was engaging and out, Hotung Café was virtually silent Iin his favorite pastime: gambling with his for 10 minutes aside from the voice of friends. Usually Montagu, whose claim to senior Sebastian Gillen. Gillen was speak- nobility was that he was the fourth Earl of a ing at the Feb. 3 Relay for Life kickoff event mundane town called “Sandwich,” (named about childhood cancer and the need to after the Old English sandwic, or “sand town”) raise funding for cancer research. Gillen, a was one of the finest gamblers in the entire pediatric cancer survivor himself, devotes English underworld. his free time to raising awareness of the But tonight, the Earl was off his game. disease at fundraising events. Montagu had forgotten to grab dinner on Born in South Boston, Gillen had a his way to the gambling den, and desper- relatively normal childhood for the first ately needed a snack to tide him over and eight years of his life. After moving to allow him to focus. He hastily called over the Westchester, N.Y., however, he began hav- nearest butler. ing chronic pain in his stomach and back “Good sir, I am famished, and I could hor- that affected his daily life. The pains con- ribly use something delicious to dine upon,” tinued but were undiagnosed. Montagu said. “I couldn’t stand up to play the violin “Of course, sir,” answered the obliging but- in our school’s orchestra and I went to the ler. “Shall I bring you the usual, a steak with a nurse’s office every day,” Gillen said side of fried potatoes?” When his pains worsened and he began “Sounds delectable,” Montagu said. “But experiencing symptoms like heartburn, wait! I am busy gambling, and eating a stress and lactose intolerance, Gillen and steak would require both of my hands. his mother went to the doctor’s office to I cannot afford to lose any time placing undergo further tests. Using an ultrasound, DAILY FILE PHOTO dubious wagers!” the doctor found a tumor and called Gillen’s Sebastian Gillen has been an enthusiastic supporter of Relay for Life. “Well, sir, that is certainly true,” the butler mother with the devastating news. said. “What shall I make you then?” “They told us I probably only had a week his tumor, doctors explained to Gillen’s Gillen did not understand what was hap- “Let’s see. Do you have any roast beef to live,” Gillen said. family that they could not operate: The pening to him. on hand?” Though his prognosis was dismal, tumor was the size of a football and was “I didn’t know anything at the time,” “Of course.” Gillen’s family resolved to try any treat- wrapped around his heart. Attempting to Gillen said. “All I knew was that I had to “And what about two slices of bread? You ment options that could save him, thereby remove it would be too dangerous. redo all these tests all over again.” must have bread, correct?” beginning his long, arduous battle against Gillen was eventually diagnosed with Gillen’s doctors considered a variety of The butler nodded. pediatric cancer. stage IV neuroblastoma, which is a fast- treatment options that could potentially “Well, then you must place a few pieces of Gillen checked into The Mount Sinai growing cancer of the sympathetic ner- prolong Sebastian’s life, including a risky roast beef betwixt two slices of bread, so that I Medical Center in New York and was imme- vous system that can spread to the bone may hold the meat in my left hand as I make diately sent into surgery. After examining and bone marrow. As an eight-year-old, see GILLEN, page 4 deadly bluffs with my right.” “Of course, sir, right away,” said the butler, as he went into the other room, completely unaware of the impact of the food he was Tufts performance of ‘Vagina Monologues’ about to construct. Montagu’s invention quickly caught on with the other noble English gamblers. It was inge- raises money for global charity Girls’ LEAP nious, this new creation: a convenient way to eat a delicious meal with minimal effort and without grease and meat-juice getting all over Show emerging as tradition on college campuses nationwide one’s hands. Montagu’s friends, who used each other’s BY ARIELLE BARAN Contributing Writer hometowns as nicknames, soon began order- ing the “same as Sandwich,” which eventually What do you get when you mix orgas- was truncated into just “sandwich.” And a leg- mic moans, humorous rants and serious end was born. accounts of domestic violence and rape? Fast-forward 248 years: Today, the sand- These varied subjects all make up the pro- wich is one of the fundamental components vocative collection of stories known as “The of world cuisine. A good sandwich packs Vagina Monologues.” loads of flavor into a mobile package. It is a Every Valentine’s Day weekend, college purveyor of cultural culinary knowledge. We campuses around the country sponsor per- can bite into a croque-monsieur (the French formances of “The Vagina Monologues” to version of the “grilled cheese”) and be trans- raise awareness and money for a women’s ported to a crowded Parisian street; one bite charity. This year, director junior Angel Veza, of a succulent gyro takes us to the maritime along with producer junior Eugenia Lee, landscape of Greece. chose to donate the play’s proceeds to Girls’ The sandwich is the ultimate food equal- LEAP (Lifetime Empowerment & Awareness izer. It is a meal that binds all eaters togeth- Program), an organization dedicated not er, whether they are second-graders at an only to violence prevention, but to healthy American elementary school enjoying a bolo- conflict resolution and self esteem. gna on rye, or sophisticated diners at a bistro “We really wanted to focus on a program having honey-glazed ham with melted brie, that was empowering and that focused on Dijon mustard and sliced apple, all contained prevention,” Lee said. “A lot of people will in a buttery brioche. donate to women’s shelters, but we wanted In a world in swift motion, we all share the to do something that would work with young need for expediency and convenience in our girls before the problem even hits.” dining experiences. Yet I firmly believe that a Veza, a women’s studies major, feels deep- sandwich must be both convenient and deli- ly connected to women’s issues for personal cious. It may not be fancy or particularly glori- reasons. Veza, who transferred to Tufts in ous, but a sandwich has the power to bring the fall, experienced an abusive relationship people together and fill our lives with memo- while at Emory University. rable, flavorful moments. “I ended up pressing charges through the DANAI MACRIDI/TUFTS DAILY This semester, I promise to do my best school against the person who abused me, “The Vagina Monologues” is designed to raise awareness about violence against women. to discover some of the finest sandwiches and even though they found him guilty of all sold in the Medford and Somerville area, my charges, they let him stay at the school, job, and the show really manages to cap- different languages and performed in 130 and to vilify those that do not fit the bill. I which is completely wrong on so many lev- ture that,” stage manager freshman Sam countries. The monologues’ global success will also reveal some creative ways for you els, and that just sort of sparked my passion Jaffe said. allowed Ensler to start a movement called to make delicious sandwiches on your own, in terms of me getting involved with women’s Playwright Eve Ensler created “The Vagina V-Day. The movement is dedicated to stop- and will interview some sandwich experts issues,” Veza said. Monologues” after interviewing numer- ping violence against women and celebrat- in the community as part of my continuing Veza became involved in putting on “The ous women about their sexual experiences, ing women. search for sandwich nirvana. Vagina Monologues” after she went to the their bodies and their vaginas. Some of the Every year, in addition to supporting We’ll take a look Between the Slices. Tufts Women’s Center and found out that no monologues are funny, others horrifying, various women’s charities, V-Day focuses And I promise you: the journey will be a one had taken on the responsibility of orga- but all are true. on one issue related to women. This year, savory treat. nizing the play. The production of the mono- “There is something in it that speaks to the spotlight fell on the strife of women in logues has been completely student-driven everyone, boys and girls,” Jaffe said. “It’s the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). and both Veza and Lee have dedicated time funny, and it’s sad, and that’s what good the- United Nations personnel and other armed Ben Kochman is a freshman who has not and hard work to the play. ater is all about.” yet declared a major. He can be reached at “Angel and Eugenia did an incredible The play has been translated into 45 see MONOLOGUES, page 4 [email protected]. 4 THE TUFTS DAILY FEATURES Thursday, February 11, 2010 Cancer survivor stresses need for awareness across United States GILLEN has grown exponentially, with $16.6 million continued from page 3 raised in 2009, and more than $1.3 million open-heart surgery. They ultimately decided in 2010 alone. In 2009, 30,619 males and on a cutting-edge cancer treatment being 2,751 females shaved their heads at 630 dif- offered by the Memorial Sloan-Kettering ferent events around the world. Cancer Center in New York. Gillen also works with CureSearch, which “I was very, very lucky, because [Sloan- links the Children’s Oncology Group with Kettering] is the best place to be treated for the National Childhood Cancer Foundation what I had at the time,” Gillen said. in order to fund research and find a cure for Gillen’s treatment lasted one-and-a-half childhood cancer. Every year, CureSearch years. He underwent surgery, radiation, hosts the Gold Ribbon Days in Washington immunotherapy and six rounds of chemo- D.C., bringing patients, survivors, sup- therapy. He experienced debilitating side porters, families and researchers to lobby effects like Crohn’s disease, type-one dia- Congress for more funding. betes, arthritis and autoimmune diseases. CureSearch also holds an annual golf Fortunately, the treatments were effective tournament called the “Shark Shoot-Out,” and succeeded in shrinking his tumor. By hosted and founded by legendary profes- the time his doctors removed it, it was only sional golfer Greg Norman. All money raised the size of a walnut. by the tournament goes toward CureSearch, According to the Pediatric Cancer with a total of $11 million raised to date. Foundation, though cancer is the leading In December, Gillen was asked to speak cause of disease-related death for children at the tournament’s fundraising dinner, DANAI MACRIDI/TUFTS DAILY under the age of 19, it is still relatively using the same speech he made at Hotung “The Vagina Monologues” will be performed on campuses nationwide this weekend. rare. Approximately 35 to 46 children in Café. Norman thought it was “the best the United States are diagnosed every day speech ever” and asked for a personal with some form of cancer. Annually, 10,500 copy of it. ‘Monologues’ raises awareness of children below the age of 15 and 3,700 ado- Gillen’s close childhood friend Zara lescents are diagnosed with cancer. Waldman, a graduate of Emerson College, violence against women The most common forms of pediat- said that Gillen’s talent for public speaking ric cancer are leukemia, a cancer of the and his inquisitive, caring personality have MONOLOGUES movement as a “domino effect.” The blood cells and brain cancer. Gillen’s form always been apparent. continued from page 3 monologues are at the root of Ensler’s of cancer, neuroblastoma, is very rare, “Seb had, and still has, the ability to forces have been implicated as perpetra- worldwide movement, a movement that with about 700 new cases introduced in make people believe that the money actu- tors of sexual violence in the DRC. Genital so far has raised over $70 million to stop the United States every year, according to ally helps, the awareness actually helps, that mutilation, rape and sexual humiliation violence against women. Sloan-Kettering’s Web site. Of those cases, those dollars and minutes really become are among the reported cases of gender- “I hope the audience will understand that most are found in infants. lives prolonged and medical knowledge based abuse. there are a lot of women’s issues that need As a survivor of pediatric cancer, enriched,” Waldman said. “His zest for life is Survivors of the violence face many to be addressed. People hear ‘The Vagina Gillen’s main objective is to refuse to let most definitely contagious.” challenges in addition to physical and Monologues’ and think it’s so funny and the subject be ignored. One organiza- According to Gillen, the most impor- psychological trauma. Barriers in receiv- make fun of it, but they have no idea the tion Gillen is passionate about is the St. tant success supporters can achieve is to ing health care can account for increasing big impact it has on certain people. I just Baldrick’s Foundation, which aims to raise awareness, even though money is rates of HIV, and survivors face legal injus- really hope it will inspire people to want to raise funding for childhood cancer by always helpful. tice and social stigma when dealing with do something. It’s a great way to start a dia- having people shave their heads. “[Pediatric cancer]’s not a thorny issue; reporting their abuse. logue,” Lee said. “It started out with these Irish guys at it’s pretty clear cut,” he said. “People don’t The V-Day Web site is also promoting a let- There will be two showings on Feb. 13 in a pub, drinking and betting,” Gillen said. like talking about it, and for good reason. ter campaign aimed at Congolese President Cohen Auditorium, the first at 6 p.m. and the “One guy, who had this massive amount No one likes to think about children in Joseph Kabila, asking that he do more to second at 9 p.m. of hair, bet his friend that if he didn’t raise hospitals with IVs up their arms, but it’s stop violence and abuse against women. Pins and chocolate vagina lollipops will $10,000 he would cut [it all off].” something that we can fix, something that Veza refers to “The Vagina Monologues” be sold in the lobby before the play and all Since its inception in 2000, St. Baldrick’s just has to be.” and their role in inspiring this global proceeds will be donated to Girls’ LEAP.

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Nearly every tabletop in Smoki Bacon tial names in contemporary literature individuals. From these experiences Eventually, publishing houses start- and Dick Concannon’s elegant living and culture, they are very well known came the idea for a radio show. ed sending the couple books and, after room is filled with autographed pictures in their own right. Both hail from the “A friend of mine was the head of inviting several authors to appear on of the couple with authors, actors, politi- Boston area, and have been actively special events at the [Boston] Park Plaza their program, they quickly found that cians, poets and other famed literati. As involved with local charities and the Hotel and said to me, ‘You’re running authors gave excellent interviews and the images suggest, the couple is well arts for decades. They have also repeat- across all these personalities; why don’t would make for a perfect central focus of acquainted with some of New England’s edly been described as “fixtures” in the you start a radio show?’” Bacon said. the show. most cultured individuals. But, for Beacon Hill and Back Bay social scenes “So we found a couple of sponsors and Bacon and Concannon, these acquain- by major New England publications like we found a couple of radio stations, The Literati Scene tances extend beyond the Beacon Hill The Boston Globe. and basically what we started doing was After Bacon and Concannon decid- social circuit, of which they are legend- Bacon (born Adelaide Ruth Ginepra), interviewing people who raised the qual- ed to primarily interview authors, they ary members. 82, is rarely seen without her emblem- ity of life in New England. We [inter- changed the name of the show from For almost 30 years, the couple has atic, oversized glasses and has a very viewed] politicians, musicians, artists, “Celebrity Time” to “The Literati Scene shared the work of its remarkable friends bubbly personality that translates into actresses,” Bacon said. with Smoki Bacon and Dick Concannon.” and acquaintances with the New England her interviews on the show. She gradu- Beginning in 1980, the show was Following the name change, they decid- area through a radio-turned-television ated from the Jackson Von Ladau School recorded at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel ed to make the switch from radio to tele- show, “The Literati Scene with Smoki of Design in Boston in 1951 and worked and was originally named “Celebrity vision and then from filming in a studio Bacon and Dick Concannon.” In the in public relations for many years. Time.” The guests came from very to filming the show themselves. weekly show, which is now aired on 16 Concannon, 80, is slightly more diverse backgrounds, but some were They acquired their own camera and public stations in New England, Bacon reserved than his wife, but his signa- more talkative than others. Concannon editing equipment and began inter- and Concannon take turns interview- ture bowtie and understated intelligence reflected on one particularly quiet viewing authors in the café of the ing influential individuals in the liter- bespeak the Beacon Street address for guest, the newly appointed director of Boston Park Plaza Hotel, in their own ary, artistic and political worlds, though which both seem to have been destined. a local theater. painting-filled living room and wherev- most of their interviewees are authors. He graduated from Harvard in 1951 and Hoping to attract listeners to the the- er else their interests took them. “It sud- “Authors are like women who’ve just worked in business real estate with sev- ater for his guest, Concannon then asked denly became a Mom and Pop show,” had babies. They have spent months, eral different companies. the director how much parking was avail- Concannon said. “The two of us could sometimes years, working on their book, When they were married in 1979, the able. “He said, ‘Adequate.’ Then I said, carry our own equipment.” so once it’s published this is the birth, couple decided to combine their inter- ‘Tell us about the theater. What do you With this freedom, the couple has and they want to talk about it. They could ests in public relations and sales and see its description as?’ He said, ‘Tudor,’” been able to conduct interviews with bore you to death, but guess what: That’s founded Bacon-Concannon Associates, Concannon said. a wide range of authors. “They can be nirvana for the interviewer,” Bacon said. a firm that coordinates public relations “So what would happen when we got an waitresses; they can be doctors; they and special events for local charities that interview like this,” Bacon added, “Dick can be politicians. There’s no particular Legendary hosts for legendary guests cannot afford to do so themselves. In and I would start talking among ourselves professional group,” Bacon said of the While Bacon and Concannon have this line of work, the couple worked with and, hopefully, the person would come in interviewed some of the most influen- some of Boston’s most notably unique and join us in the conversation.” see FEATURE, page 7

KRISTEN COLLINS/TUFTS DAILY Top: Smoki Bacon and Dick Concannon in the living room of their Beacon Hill home. Above: Memorabilia from Bacon and Concannon’s legendary interviews and acquaintances 6 THE TUFTS DAILY WEEKENDER Thursday, February 11, 2010

ARTS PROFILE

COURTESY CHASE GREGORY Jumbo draws Tufts experience in cartoon panels Sophomore cartoonist Chase Gregory brings her real life to her sketches

BY JESSICA BAL as if Gregory doesn’t take herself work. Her blog caught the atten- I have nothing to talk about,” demic sensibilities, and it shows. Daily Editorial Board too seriously. She makes for a tion of Assistant Director of Tufts Gregory said. “Tufts is quirky, and Gregory can intelligently trace the plucky star in her autobiographi- Admissions Daniel Grayson, who people laugh a lot, so there’s a lot history of comics from the fic- Some people keep journals. A cal, visual stories — one who is offered Gregory a spot on the of funny material and a few quiet tional stuff of superheroes to the few others, like Chase Gregory, more than willing to gush about admissions Web site. moments too.” alternative underground move- record their lives in picture her inner geek and to find humor “They basically gave me a As a self-described “super ment of the ’60s to the newest panels. in everyday situations. creative blank check, so of nerd,” Gregory fills most of her wave of autobiographical com- The Tufts sophomore has been Gregory’s current Web comic course I jumped at the chance,” time pursuing literary theory ics, in which she herself partici- creating comics since she was “T is for the T” is part of a collec- Gregory said. She now man- and radio — and by telling oth- pates. Thanks to her own comic about eight years old, and even tion of student blogs sponsored ages the student blogs for Tufts ers how much she loves Tufts. explorations and to a class in the in real life she’s a bit of a cartoon by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in addition to con- She is an English and American Experimental College called “The version of herself. She sports her Admissions. Until college, car- tributing her own comic panels studies major, assistant general Cartoonist in American Society,” signature combination — glasses toons were just a hobby for to the collection. manager for WMFO and a tour Gregory spouts off names of influ- and a pair of braids — almost Gregory. But as she began to “T is for the T” captures con- guide. Professors pop up in her ential artists like Art Spiegelman, every day. “I trademark myself,” value cartooning as a legitimate versations and observations that cartoons, as well as radio idol Gilbert Shelton and James Gregory said of her consistency. artistic expression, Gregory’s characterize Gregory’s time at Ira Glass of “This American Life” Kochalka. Her favorite Web com- “It’s bizarre and rather perverse.” friend convinced her to set up Tufts, and cartooning has made (though, unfortunately, not in ics include “Hark! A Vagrant” and She explains this aspect of her a personal blog, chaseinpanels. her aware of punch lines in Gregory’s real life). style with a shrug and a smile, wordpress.com, to showcase her everyday dialogue. “It’s rare that She is a comic artist with aca- see COMICS, page 8

MOVIE REVIEW WEEKENDER INTERVIEW | CHANNING TATUM AND AMANDA SEYFRIED Tatum and Seyfried chat about ‘Dear John’

BY ANNA WILLIAMS Daily Staff Writer

Channing Tatum of “Step Up” (2006) and Amanda Seyfried of “Mamma Mia!” (2008) star in the newly released film “Dear John” as two people who fall in love amid the ten- sion of the Iraq war. Based on the 2006 novel by Nicholas Sparks, “Dear John” follows Savannah (Seyfried), an ideal- istic college student, and John (Tatum), a rugged soldier, and their love as it is tested when John is deployed to Iraq. Seyfried and Tatum caught up with the Daily and told us what it’s like to be a part of THECINEMASOURCE.COM Channing Tatum plays a soldier the Nicholas Sparks phenom- torn between love and duty in enon. They also dished on “Dear John.” POST-GAZETTE.COM everything from their views A tragic love story unfolds in “Dear John.” on love to why their charac- I really can’t just say, ‘Oh, I ters’ love story is significant to understand,’ because I don’t. so many couples in America. I wouldn’t be able to do that; ‘Dear John’ tells tragic tale of I’m not that brave. But they Question: In the movie, you trust that these are the people play a soldier in the Iraq war they are meant to be with, so young love and war and the girlfriend who is they wait. And I think that is waiting for his return. How so beautiful and so brave. BY ANNA WILLIAMS country and his woman is at the John and Savannah desperately did you prepare for such Daily Staff Writer heart of “Dear John.” cling to their love and the past heavy roles? Q: In the movie, your charac- Based on the 2006 book of they share. But when the World ters write a series of love let- A soldier in the U.S. Army has the same name by best-selling Trade Center collapses and talk of Channing Tatum: I met with ters to each other in order to certain responsibilities: a duty to author Nicholas Sparks, “Dear a war in Iraq follows, John must a lot of soldiers in the army stay close in a long-distance his or her country, a commitment John” is the love story of Savannah make the difficult choice between who are in relationships, and relationship. Do you feel that (Amanda Seyfried), an idealistic, being with the person he loves some who are even married, the type of love depicted in Dear John religious college student, and and fulfilling his responsibility as and they have to go through “Dear John” generally works John (Channing Tatum), a rebel- a soldier. this every time they get out? lious soldier. The two seemingly Lasse Hallström (“Choco- deployed. And I know it’s a Starring Channing Tatum, opposite adolescents take part in lat,” 2000) directs this tear-jerking different life being a soldier’s AS: I think it’s harder to con- Amanda Seyfried, Henry a whirlwind, two-week romance romantic drama starring Tatum girlfriend or wife. You have to nect when you have that much in South Carolina during the over- and Seyfried, and featuring a endure a lot. time away from somebody. If Thomas lap of John’s leave and Savannah’s cameo performance by veteran it’s meant to be, it will hap- Directed by Lasse spring break. Their love is tested actor Richard Jenkins as John’s Amanda Seyfried: I recently pen, and the love will come Hallström when John returns to the army to father. A true and honest portrayal just met a bunch of women back to you. I definitely think finish his tour. of what it means to live with heart- who are literally just hang- there is that one person in the to a squad, a mission in a bat- The lovers attempt to remain ache, “Dear John” delivers a typi- ing and waiting. I went to world for everybody, so it’s tle. But sometimes love becomes close despite the distance by writ- cal, yet satisfying romance against Fort Bragg, and there were completely possible to stay the real battle and the only thing ing a series of love letters to one the backdrop of the Iraq War. these women who were tell- with a relationship like that. worth fighting for. This question another. Sharing intimate details ing me that their husbands of a soldier choosing between his and promises of life after the army, see DEAR JOHN, page 8 have just been deployed. And see INTERVIEW, page 8 Thursday, February 11, 2010 THE TUFTS DAILY WEEKENDER 7

What’s Up This Weekend TOP TEN | MOVIES THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN NOMINATED FOR AN OSCAR BESIDES ‘THE BLIND SIDE’ We at the Daily Arts Department are seriously 5. “The Young Victoria:” Emily Blunt’s strong not amused because “The Blind Side” (2009) has performance as Queen Victoria of England lends a Want to make your week- Total Eclipse of the Heart been nominated for the Academy Award for great deal to this film that explores the early years end artsy? Check out these — ‘80s Love Song Sing- Best Picture. Seriously, what were you thinking, of the legendary queen’s reign. The film is well events! Along: Got the Valentine’s Academy? Not only is this movie unworthy of that acted and beautifully shot and includes enough Day blues? Why not sing your honor, but there are plenty of other films that came period costume and architecture to satisfy even the Dreamgirls: Buy tickets at the heart out with the likes of out in 2009 that we think would be better suited most proper and historically conscious Britons. Colonial Theater this week- Pat Benatar and other classic for this prestigious nod. end for one last chance to ‘80s love songs? (Feb. 13. at 4. “(500) Days of Summer:” There are more than catch this famous musical. 11:55 p.m, Coolidge Corner 500 reasons to fall in love with this movie — the What better way to spend Theatre. Tickets $10.) 10. Kittens Inspired by Kittens: “I’m her mom.” soundtrack being just one — and it’s a complete Valentine’s Day than listening “No ... she’s not ...” Who says YouTube.com videos crime that it’s not included in the nominees. Zooey to heart-breaking hit songs Spotlight Talk: Luis aren’t worthy of an Oscar or two? Deschanel doesn’t do much aside from blink, but such as “One Night Only” Melendez — Master of the she’s still better than Sandra Bullock. and “And I Am Telling You Spanish Still Life: Curatorial 9. “Zombieland:” Bill Murray provides one of I’m Not Going?” Beyoncé Research Assistant Claire the best cameos ever and Woody Harrelson goes 3. “Sherlock Holmes:” Never has Sherlock been might not be there, but this Whitner delivers a 15-minute Rambo on some zombies. Plus, everyone loves so badass — he’s got the moves of a Jason Bourne, is one show still worth see- spotlight talk, going in depth Michael Cera clone-bot Jesse Eisenberg. the British cool of a James Bond and the deductive ing. (Performances daily, end- on a few select works of art. reasoning of Socrates all rolled into one. So logical- ing Feb. 14, at the Colonial (Feb. 14 at 1, 2 and 3 p.m., 8. “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakquel:” ly, this film merits an Oscar on the character’s awe- Theatre. Tickets $25+.) Torf Gallery at the Museum Without a doubt the best sequel subtitle since someness alone! Elementary, my dear Watson. of Fine Art. Talk is free with “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo” (1984). A lot of Tufts Film Series’ museum admission.) talented people — including Justin Long, Amy 2. “Fantastic Mr. Fox:” It’s got Meryl Streep in it. Schizophrenic Valentine’s Poehler, Jason Lee and Zachary Levi — shamed Well, Meryl Streep’s voice. Done deal. Weekend: Feeling lonely? Get Barefoot Truth with The themselves and/or got their voices sped up for this over it the healthy way with a Sweet Remains: Fans of movie, but hey, at least they got paid. 1. “A Single Man:” Colin Firth gives one of the double feature of “Breakfast acoustic rock will enjoy the best performances of his career with his poignant at Tiffany’s” (1961) and music of Connecticut-based 7. “Star Trek:” Technology came at the right time portrayal of a heartbroken man learning to cope “American Psycho” (2000). Barefoot Truth, who will for this one. Let’s face it, no one wants to see with the death of his longtime lover, played by (“Breakfast At Tiffany’s”: Feb. be celebrating the release Leonard Nimoy in 3D, but Zachary Quinto? And Matthew Goode. The film is beautifully shot, 12 at 7 p.m., 13 at 9:30 p.m., of their fifth studio album, this Vulcan has emotions? Uhura better watch out: courtesy of fashion designer and first-time director 14 at 7 p.m. and 15 at 8 p.m. “Threadless.” The Sweet BEAM US UP Scotty! Tom Ford. “American Psycho”: Feb. 12 at Remains open. (Feb. 12 and 9:30 p.m., Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. 13 at 8 p.m. Tickets $15.) 6. “The Hangover:” The picture slideshow at the and Feb. 14 at 9:30 p.m. Films end of this film speaks for itself. Is Carrot Top snort- shown in Barnum 008.) — by Josh Zeidel ing that ... off a stripper? — compiled by the Daily Arts Department

Smoki Bacon and Dick Concannon host local interview program

FEATURE there’s no way you’re going to get me Wizard of Oz” (1939). continued from page 5 to read a book on economics, where- “I just adored ‘The Wizard of Oz,’ writers they’ve interviewed. as Dick was very excited about read- and it was the first time I ever clutched In each weekly show (airing on ing this expert,” Bacon said. “And so during an interview. He comes in and Channel 23 in Boston at 7:30 p.m. when the books come through on art he looks just like Burt Lahr. And I on Wednesdays and 10:30 a.m. on and music, the cultural scene, I grab found myself loosing control of what I Thursdays), the couple takes turns film- [those]. We both go back and forth on wanted to ask him because all I wanted ing and interviewing authors or other the political. We both like politics.” to do was stare at him,” Bacon said. guests. Bacon and Concannon tend Because of his interest in baseball, to ask questions that allow authors to Literati, Glitterati and Favorites Concannon’s favorite interview was elaborate on their works themselves, Bacon and Concannon have inter- Roger Kahn, author of “The Boys of but both are very well read. Their preted the word “literati” very broadly, Summer” (1972), a book that chroni- dynamic personalities make for inter- and as such they have used their tele- cles baseball in the New York area. esting conversations that often carry vision show to interview many person- While describing their favorite over into the off-camera luncheons alities outside of the literary world. interviews, the two also mused about that Bacon and Concannon frequently “We make our own rules,” Bacon their past interviews with Nikita hold for the authors following the tap- said. “That’s the marvelous thing about Khrushchev’s son, three different ings. having your own show. I love the free- Kennedys and an exciting interview Over the years, guests have includ- dom, because I’m a very opinionated at a New Hampshire artist colony with ed authors ranging from President person, of putting on whom I want. animator Chuck Jones that, by chance, Kennedy’s Press Secretary, Pierre And if you don’t like it, that’s the way it turned into a dual-interview when Salinger, to Princess Diana’s former goes.” it was interrupted by filmmaker Ken butler, Paul Burrell. The couple has Bacon and Concannon have also Burns. also interviewed such authors as hosted the likes of two Radio City According to Bacon, one of her favor- Pablo Picasso’s former muse and lover, Rockettes, actresses Leslie Caron and ite aspects of the show is the incred- Francoise Gilot, and Dan Brown, author Angela Lansbury and famed restau- ible opportunity it provides her and of “The Da Vinci Code” (2003). rateur Harry Cipriani. Bacon and her husband to interact with unique At the time of this interview, the Concannon have also traveled with individuals from all backgrounds. “It couple was preparing for an inter- their camera equipment through allows us, at our age, to keep on top of KRISTEN COLLINS/TUFTS DAILY view on Jan. 25 with Nobel Prize win- Europe, including to Italy, where they the scene,” she said. Bacon and Concannon’s show features guests ner Joseph Stiglitz, who recently wrote interviewed five chefs. Neither have any plans to stop soon, from diverse backgrounds and disciplines “Freefall” (2010), a book detailing the Within this broad range of guests, and both eagerly anticipate their current economic slump. According to both have, of course, had their favor- upcoming interviews with current coming weeks. Concannon, Stiglitz will be the third ites. For Bacon, it was John Lahr, a authors. As of this point, Bacon and “There’s a wild diversity of people Nobel Prize recipient that the couple drama critic for “The New Yorker,” who Concannon are set to interview authors [out] there,” Bacon said. “It’s an ongo- has interviewed. is also the son of the actor Bert Lahr, Philipp Meyer, Curtis Roosevelt and ing education for us, and it’s something “Now the marvelous thing here is, who played the cowardly lion in “The Steve Yarbrough, among others, in the we love.”

FROM THE OFFICE OF THE TUFTS DAILY

Dear Orca Playing the Part of Willy in “Free Willy: Escape from Pirate’s Cove” (2010), You got a lot of nerve, stepping into the illustrious shoes of your predecessor, Keiko the Orca — better known as Willy — in the first three “Free Willy” (1993, 1995, 1997) movies. Okay, we know orcas don’t actually wear shoes, but you get the point. The fact is, you signed onto a crappy, straight-to-DVD picture, starring alongside — of all people — Bindi Irwin, 11-year-old daughter of deceased Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. By now, we’re sure that you’ve discovered that a willful disregard for large, dangerous and wild animals (like you) runs in the family. You need to remember that your species, Orcinus orca, is the biggest, baddest, most-ballingest branch of the entire dolphin family. Playing the lead role in some two-bit family film makes you and your fellow killer whales look like a bunch of cuddly, sissy little porpoises. If you take a moment to think back on your proud lineage, you will realize that the life’s calling of an orca does not involve a cheesy silver-screen career. No, instead of living the life of an aquatic-industry whore, you should be swim- ming free, devouring walruses and scaring the holy bejesus out of ignorant humans who mistake your dorsal fin for that of a shark. You need to get the whole pod together and start a freaking riot. This aggression will not stand. This treatment is exploitative, no matter how many buckets of fish your handlers and agents negotiated from the studio executives. If they decide to keep the franchise alive, prepare for a lifetime of jumping through hoops — literally and figuratively. You might play Willy, but you’ll never be truly free. So the next time your agent comes to you with some cockamamie scheme to further your stardom, actually bite his head off. The look of surprise on his face when it’s sloshing around in your stomach will be priceless.

DVDACTIVE.COM Sincerely, The piece-of-crap, straight-to-DVD release dis- The Tufts Daily Arts Department honors the beloved memory of Keiko. 8 THE TUFTS DAILY WEEKENDER Thursday, February 11, 2010 Cartoonist melds comics and academics

COMICS images on those photographs,” Gregory continued from page 6 said. “It’s an interesting dialogue between “Cowbirds in Love.” Gregory thinks about the real and abstract.” The result for storytelling and comics the way she might Gregory was a series of cartoons ground- analyze a film in class, and applies art and ed in actual photographs documenting a literary theory to her own works in order to trip to San Francisco. experiment with the medium. While those experiments are often side “I think [cartooning] is really valuable projects from “T is for the T,” Gregory has because we don’t think in just words or found that her personal pursuits within just pictures,” Gregory said. “To meld the cartooning have begun to collide with her two makes sense.” work for admissions. “The stuff that I’m Her advisor, Lee Edelman of the doing on my own is turning into the stuff English department, read her panels that I’m doing for the Web comic,” she and responded with his own theoretical said. “It’s just another way of expressing interpretation and suggestions. “He came what Tufts is.” from the perspective of someone who’s And what is Tufts for the girl in the into film,” Gregory said. “He pointed out glasses and braids? how comics are an interplay of the visu- “Tufts, for me, has been a place where, al and verbal.” The disconnect between for some reason, they said, ‘Here are all words and images is something Gregory the resources you need. Go crazy! Do what says she wants to explore. you want to do all the time,’” Gregory said. Gregory also took inspiration from a “[It’s] a place where every activity that I do friend who was reading art theory and — the thoughts we think in class, the job suggested applying a few of those con- I have, the work I do with WMFO — gives cepts to her cartoons. “He was reading me a lot of joy.” about a movement where people take Read about Chase Gregory’s adventures photographs and impose nonrealistic at tntufts.wordpress.com.

KRISTEN COLLINS/TUFTS DAILY COURTESY CHASE GREGORY Chase Gregory’s Web comic “T is for the T” is featured on the admissions Web site. Stars of ‘Dear John’ aff ected by emotional intensity of roles

INTERVIEW identifiable to people? continued from page 6 CT: I agree. If you want to CT: Oh, I hope so. This film is make it work, it will work. about first loves, and I think It gets painful, though. You that once you find some- start fighting over the little one that you care about, you things, and it is really that should really hold on to them you just miss the person so as much as you possibly can. much. No matter what, you can’t give up. AS: I agree. There is always that challenge of determining Q: The two of you are play- whether this is the person you ing pretty important roles as want to spend the rest of your a young couple amid the war life with. And in our story, in Iraq. How did you feel por- they did meet that young, and traying that kind of couple? they fell in love. And that kind of love can thrive, if you let it. CT: This role had a huge impact on me. This is my third Q: Veteran actor Richard soldier role, but my other roles Jenkins plays the role of John’s weren’t a representation of a father in the film. What in modern soldier. However, it particular did you learn from is in no way, shape or form in him?

EONLINE.COM my head that what I do makes Amanda Seyfried plays Savannah, a college student separated from her true love. me understand what real sol- CT: He is such a giving actor. diers go through. I do a scene with him in the hospital, and I think I owe Film stays close to novel, but too close to clichés AS: I have always had a huge that whole scene to him. I’m appreciation for soldiers to not really sure how to explain DEAR JOHN the novel received much praise. lovers, creating a tension that pro- begin with, and now I really it; he was just there for me. As continued from page 6 The movie also adds several pels the film forward. understand that the biggest an actor, sometimes you don’t Sparks, author of such nota- scenes to try to make up for this The relevance of the movie sacrifice is leaving your loved know what you are doing, ble novels-turned-chick-flicks weakness, including a cliffhanger today should be readily appar- ones. Not only are you risking but then you look across the as “The Notebook” (2004) and of an ending. ent, with the pain of the Iraq war your life, but you are risking room, and there is someone in “A Walk to Remember” (2002), is Although there are distinct ongoing and fresh in audiences’ what you have at home. the scene with you who is just the true mastermind behind this similarities between this movie minds. By casting an innocent completely there for you. movie. Romantic films have a for- and others of Sparks’ creation, young couple as the protago- CT: I had the chance to talk mula for success that Sparks has “Dear John” has the ominous nists and setting the story close with a lot of soldiers, and they Q: There are many other perfected. Fans won’t be disap- theme of war that adds a new to the present day, “Dear John” said that the knowledge that movies made about love and pointed by the innocent, adoles- feel. The film’s poignancy lies not successfully calls attention to you will return is the thought war. What makes “Dear John” cent love, the conflict that emo- only in the lovers’ unfortunate the impact of war in a way that you live by. And that getting stand out against the other tionally and physically separates timing, but also in the audience’s is more relatable than most anything in the mail makes films within this genre? the lovers or the tragic climax that fear for John’s safety during his romantic war dramas. you happy. I can’t imagine ultimately tests the couple’s love tour of duty. This is a typical Despite the passionate lead being away from the person I AS: It’s really a character study for one another. wartime love story, so the darker portrayals and interesting plot love for that long. Two weeks of two people who fall in love Sparks’ fans will no doubt be subject matter and the intricate, twists, “Dear John” still has a is ridiculously long for me. I and how they deal with events pleased to find almost no differ- surprising plot line make a sig- been-there, done-that quality don’t think I could do it. So I out of their control. ences between the book and the nificant impression. to it. Although it is emotionally am constantly awed by people movie. The character development The film stirs an emotional satisfying, it fails to live up to that do it. CT: This is not a story about is extensive thanks to the book, response within the viewer, but romantic stories like “Titanic” war. This is a story about two which acts as an extra resource for it isn’t overdone. Seyfried and (1997) or war-driven dramas, Q: How do you think this people in love for the very the writers and actors. Tatum’s characters highlight the such as “Atonement” (2007). It movie relates to college stu- first time. It is always that Unfortunately, the film is theme of love’s ability to endure. does stress the power of choice in dents, given that there are first love that is the one that unable to sustain a connection Their performances emphasize the context of love and responsi- so many young couples fall- is impossible to get right. Our between the two separated char- the connection between the war bility, as well as the classic theme ing in love and getting mar- characters are just trying to acters, a literary feat for which and the conflict between the two of love triumphing over all. ried? Do you think this will be get it right. Thursday, February 11, 2010 THE TUFTS DAILY COMICS 9

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EDITORIAL THE TUFTS DAILY KERIANNE M. OKIE A challenge to the tenure system Editor-in-Chief In a Feb. 4 interview with the risking dismissal from their positions. tity of publications, not the quality of EDITORIAL Associated Press, Ohio State University Many professors still use tenure in this them, much less a professor’s energy Caryn Horowitz President E. Gordon Gee revived a con- way, waiting the six years until they in the classroom. On the other hand, Grace Lamb-Atkinson tentious debate in academia by call- have made tenure to publish any con- smaller universities tend to put more Managing Editors ing for a reassessment of the tenure troversial research. weight on the teaching aspect than process at research universities. The The main objection to the tenure on the research and publication num- Ellen Kan Executive News Editor country’s highest-paid public universi- system is that it is not being applied to bers. While this superficially may seem Michael Del Moro News Editors Harrison Jacobs ty president and the head of the largest the right people or that the professors superior, the fact is that smaller univer- Katherine Sawyer university in the nation, Gee acknowl- who do receive it are not necessarily sities also need to bring in money from Saumya Vaishampayan edged that while individual professors deserving of the award. A major prob- research as well as build up the name Marissa Gallerani Assistant News Editors Corinne Segal “should gain recognition at the uni- lem for universities, large and small and prestige of the school. In effect, a Martha Shanahan versity for writing the great American alike, is balancing research and teach- balance needs to be set up, and reform Amelie White novel or for discovering the cure for ing. Undergraduate education espe- is the only answer. Long-time propo- Jenny White Brent Yarnell cancer,” the tenure review system as cially must contend with the effects nents of the abolishment of tenure, a whole is outdated. In putting forth of professors putting more effort into however, must realize that the system Carter Rogers Executive Features Editor his support for reform of the tenure research and publishing than into the stems from idealistic roots and that Marissa Carberry Features Editors system, Gee should be commended classroom, all in the name of receiving it can still be used for the betterment Robin Carol Emily Maretsky simply for his boldness in speaking out grants from which his or her depart- of universities on the undergraduate, Julia Zinberg against a system in which he himself is ment can benefit. According to many, graduate and research levels. Mary Beth Griggs Assistant Features Editors deeply invested. the amount of money a professor brings It is a brave, bold step that Gee took Emilia Luna Alexa Sasanow The tenure system was originally in through publications in scholarly in acknowledging that the system is Derek Schlom introduced in the 1940s following journals, rather than the quality of their flawed and should not continue with- several incidents of first-rate profes- teaching, is the determinant of tenure. out being reevaluated. As university Catherine Scott Executive Arts Editor Jessica Bal Arts Editors sors being fired by their universities Gee noted that there is no perfect students, we can look at Gee’s senti- Adam Kulewicz because their research disregarded formula for determining who receives ments as verification that as America’s Charissa Ng their respective presidents’ political tenure and that it will be difficult to higher education system as a whole Josh Zeidel Michelle Beehler Assistant Arts Editors and ideological convictions. Tenure revise the system. The corner-cutting is changing, our best interest is being Zachary Drucker guaranteed them the freedom to pur- solution for many large research uni- taken into consideration by those mak- Rebecca Goldberg sue their research of interest without versities is to simply look at the quan- ing these important decisions.

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BY CHELSEA HOGAN settlement involves paying a fine of (D-Belmont) and was just released from The ‘F’ $50 to the Boston Municipal Court for the U.S. Senate Committee on Ethics You may remember walking past tents each instance a participant was cited and Rules. This is great news for our staked out on the Residential Quad last by police officers. In return for this pay- campaign because it means that our word semester with a banner declaring the ment, all criminal charges are being bill has moved forward to the Joint sleeping students’ cause: The Leadership dropped against us and we have been Committee on Telecommunications, Campaign. Students slept out on the assured that we can tell future employ- Utilities and Ethics. Tufts campus from late October to early ers that our records are clean. But our fight is not over. If the bill ori Amos once sang, “If the sharpest November in an effort to get legisla- Court appearances began last Monday is not released from this committee, thing where you come is a blade of tion introduced in the Massachusetts and will continue to today. Based then it will not move on to the general grass, take me with you.” legislature calling for 100 percent clean on e-mails issued from the National assembly for debate and will have no T Perhaps being an English and electricity in the state by 2020. What Lawyers Guild, approximately 14 Tufts chance of being passed. That is why we French double major has inspired my rev- you may not have been aware of was students are scheduled to appear in are asking students to help push this erence for language and the acknowledge- that our effort on campus is part of a court, some with as many as five cita- bill through the committee by calling ment of the power it can wield to disparage larger statewide effort, as members of tions. In all, about 200 participants are the two co-chairs of the committee, and upset. Or perhaps it was my obsessive the group Students for a Just and Stable expected in court to pay their fines. State Rep. Barry Finegold (D-Essex) devotion to the extremely talented musician Future (formerly MAPS). While the charges for each instance of and State Sen. Michael Morrissey Tori Amos that clinched the deal. Regardless, You may also be unaware that on trespassing seem to have varied by the (D-Norfolk), and telling them that you I am writing this column with the whole- Sunday nights during this period day last week, some students have or support this bill. hearted belief in the importance of words. Tufts students and students from will have to pay up to $250, if not more, We are not asking for a lot from Having said that, I’d like to discuss the other Massachusetts colleges, includ- for their role in protesting. students or from our legislators. shame-inducing “F” word: Feminist. (I hope ing Northeastern University, Boston College, especially at a university like This bill, while a clear step forward that wasn’t censored, but if so, expect an University, Boston College, Harvard Tufts, is expensive as it is, so shelling for Massachusetts, does not signify a acrostic to reveal the naughty word.) University and Clark University, out more money to fight for a cause big commitment for the state. If the Although feminism denotes the accep- among others, gathered in the same you believe in says a great deal about Massachusetts legislature cannot see tance of a value system to which many tents but on the Boston Commons the campaign’s participants. Despite fit to pass a bill that only creates a task people would have no problem aligning in front of the Massachusetts State the setbacks we have faced, in par- force to determine how the state can themselves, identifying as a feminist carries House. All done with the intent of ticular this legal dispute, students have reduce its emissions, and respond to the the burden of negative stereotypes. garnering attention from legislators remained optimistic. Some students increasing demand for action on the cli- Many people do not consider themselves for our bill, the tactic was not only vis- have even expressed unlikely hopes mate change front, then it has no place feminists, though feminism seeks to ben- ible — we did receive media attention that the state will put their money to being considered a leader. efit everyone, whether directly or indirectly. — but also controversial. good use, installing solar panels on the The opportunity is now for the state Why not sign yourself over to a dogma The Boston Commons closes at 11 Massachusetts State House or building to take action and make headway in that promotes the equal rights, recognition p.m., so sleeping there all night was wind turbines. If this were the case, we achieving a just and stable future, but and opportunities for people in all spheres an obvious, but calculated, violation of would literally be paying for a just and it will require that we show our support of life? The stigma further encourages the that rule. As a result, the Boston Police stable future, which while inefficient, in passing this bill. If you are inter- reproduction of the apologetic clause: “I’m arrived in the early hours of Monday would at least be fruitful. ested in contributing to this campaign, not a feminist, but [insert feminist state- mornings to take the information of That is not to say, however, that our please call these legislators. There is ment here].” But why should society consign each of the trespassers, which could efforts have been fruitless. In fact, they even a “Call Your State Legislators” those supporting equal rights to a disclaim- range from 60 to 120 students depend- have led to a bill being introduced in event on Facebook.com that provides er? The forceful grouping of all feminists ing on the night. At the end of last the Massachusetts legislature. An Act their phone numbers, as well as a short into a bag of unsavory adjectives probably semester, participants began receiving to Create a Repower Massachusetts script. If you want additional infor- stops many (like those who are ideological in the mail summonses to a hearing Emergency Task Force, albeit a modified mation, you can contact the Boston but not nominal feminists) from using this before a magistrate for trespassing. version of our progressive bill, would Legislative Coordinator of our cam- label. Thus, as “Schoolhouse Rock” suggests, Throughout the campaign, the not commit the state to 100 percent paign at [email protected]. I’ll begin by unpacking these adjectives. National Lawyers Guild has worked with clean electricity by 2020 as we had origi- Though several more stereotypical char- Students for a Just and Stable Future nally hoped, but would instead create acteristics exist, these four descriptors first and been supportive of our cause. They a task force that would determine how Chelsea Hogan is a sophomore majoring come to mind: man-hating, angry, ugly and have been especially crucial in strik- it is possible for the state to reach that in chemistry and environmental studies. whiny. To start with, I’d like to debunk the ing a deal with the courts that was, goal. This bill was introduced by State She is a media coordinator for the Tufts belief that feminists hate men with empiri- some would argue, to our benefit. This Representative William Brownsberger chapter of The Leadership Campaign. cal data. A 2009 University of Houston study found that women identifying as non-fem- inists report stronger feelings of hostility toward men in comparison to those identi- fying as feminists. Fancy that: a stereotype An argument for a traditional Winter Bash that doesn’t convey the entire truth. The kicker of the study lies in the explanation BY PHOEBE PICKERING through Aidekman in a line so horrendous that several buses got lost. that the findings likely resulted from the it could only have been set up with the My experience wasn’t half bad, despite umbrage non-feminists take with being This past Friday many of us experi- express purpose of sobering people up. the long line for the bus and the lack of restricted within the traditional spheres enced Break the Ice — the first Winter When we did finally got to the bus, there alcohol at the bar. I have had three other they themselves support. Perhaps the adjec- Bash to be held off campus. For all of you was only one waiting in the parking lot. Winter Bashes that were just as much fun, tive “man-hating” would do better to rein- who weren’t there, I’ll try to convey the This made me wonder — shouldn’t there however, and so my question remains vent itself. Maybe inequality-hating? It just feel of the evening in one word: chaotic. have been many buses, one coming right this: Why did we need this change? From doesn’t have the same ring though. Don’t get me wrong; I had a good time. after the other, in order to accommodate what I’ve heard, Tufts lost a tremendous Joking aside, feminism is not a movement It was nice to get off campus, and to be the vast number of partygoers? Having amount of money on this endeavor. I read that promotes hate; it seeks to spread aware- in a large and carpeted ballroom instead only a few buses arrive every half-hour in the Daily on Feb. 2 that former Tufts ness and enact change in unfair systems. of in Gantcher Center — which no mat- seemed like poor planning, considering Community Union President Duncan Dismissing it with the polarizing adjective ter how inebriated you are always seems most students probably wanted to leave Pickard — a longtime advocate for fewer “man-hating” reveals nothing about femi- to smell faintly of sweaty tube socks. But between the hours of nine and 10 p.m. expenses for students — thought that nism; conversely, the trivializing act affirms I woke up the next morning thinking: Winter Bash is billed as the first of the the $10 ticket was reasonable for what we the existence of gender inequality in stereo- “Was it worth it?” Would I rather get over Senior Pub Nights for the spring semester. received. I disagree. typing a movement that aims to stop the the gym sock smell and still have a crisp Therefore, when my friends and I found Break the Ice at the Sheraton had just marginalization of a large portion of the Hamilton in my pocket? I concluded that out on the bus that the bar we had been as many problems as Winter Bash in population, specifically women. although it was nice to be off campus, I expecting only served beer and wine, we Gantcher. Although the lines for the bath- The remaining three adjectives all func- could have had just as good a time in our were pretty bummed. To top it off, the cost room were short, the hassle of transpor- tion similarly in that each aspires to illegiti- trusty old gym — albeit with some slight of drinks was exorbitant — $9 for a cup of tation and checking coats pretty much mize feminists by calling their femininity into changes. beer. Clearly, the price of the event had the cancelled that out. My experience in the question, which implicitly suggests that men I know the general reasons why the potential to escalate for many students. I bathroom amidst the puking partiers was aren’t feminists. As you may well know, angry, event was moved, even though I freely ask you: If there is a separate space cor- a testament to the fact that there were just ugly and whiny are not very becoming traits admit I don’t know any specifics. As far as I doned off for those who are over 21, if the as many drunk people at the Sheraton as for young ladies. The prominent discourse can tell from the many Tufts Daily articles event is billed as a Senior Pub Night and there usually are in Gantcher. This was discounts feminists as failures to a social over the last few months, the administra- if drinks are going to be ridiculously over- probably the result of underclassmen hav- construct of femininity without addressing tion felt overwhelmed with the number of priced, shouldn’t the adults of legal age at ing to pre-game harder and earlier in the ideological aspects of feminism. people at previous Winter Bashes. There this university be entitled to a full bar? order to catch their assigned bus. Also, a resistance to recognize the inequal- were many complaints that the lines for As for the rest of the event: The coat I have no idea whether the university ities existing within society exists; thus, it the bathrooms were too long and cha- check was closed when I arrived, although considered Break the Ice a success or not. dismisses the way in which individual, dis- otic, and there were simply way too many in the end I was glad I hadn’t taken advan- Personally, I felt like I shelled out $10 for criminatory acts can indicate issues at the hammered kids to deal with. Although tage of that particular perk. The line after an experience I could have just as eas- institutional level, which then frames the the move to the Sheraton Boston Hotel the dance ended was at least 20 minutes ily had at Gantcher — which would have protests of those seeking fairness as irritat- did address some of those problems, it long, and I know many people who lost been a much more convenient location. ing complaints already heard and sufficient- failed to solve all of them and also created their coats. The under-21 section (into My advice to the administration: For what ly dealt with. Feminists then aren’t allowed unique ones of its own. which I descended when I decided I was it’s worth, keep the event at Gantcher, but to be angry and express it without backlash, Here’s how my experience went down. ready to get my dance on) looked exactly invest in a few Porta-Potties to reduce the for only men can express anger without I started out the evening with a group of like Winter Bash in Gantcher, except for bathroom lines, add more security to deal reproach. Thus, the stereotypes themselves friends, all of whom had tickets for the 10 the plush carpeting under my feet. The with the huge crowd and order a thousand necessitate the existence of feminism to p.m. bus. We dutifully arrived at Aidekman line for the bathroom was miraculously pizzas to help reduce drunken behavior. combat the reality of gender inequality. Arts Center at five minutes to 10, only to be short, although I was surrounded on both We would be saving money for the school I am feminist, and you’ve heard me roar. met by what seemed to be half of the stu- sides of my stall by girls heartily upchuck- and for the student body. dent body — including many people who ing their dinner and drinks. The food, I had tickets for the 9 p.m. bus. We sucked it hear, was excellent — although I didn’t get Elisha Sum is a junior majoring in English up and lined up obediently, but proceed- a taste of it myself. My ride back was prob- Phoebe Pickering is a senior majoring and French. He can be reached at Elisha. ed to spend 40 minutes winding our way lem-free, although I heard from friends in English. [email protected].

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SKIING entered the weekend in fourth continued from page 16 place individually, did not finish to put up strong results, and his first run on either Saturday though her 59.10 time in the or Sunday, and junior Thomas second race of the day kept her Valentin, usually the team’s sec- out of contention for the top ond-best skier, could not race spots, she comfortably skied due to a last minute injury. to a ninth-place finish with a “I think it was just a series of combined 1:59.10. Sophomore unlucky events,” junior Arlin Jessica Levine, who had strug- Ladue said. “Tom tweaked his gled on Saturday, surged up the knee and Brian took a couple ranks on Sunday, and with two of nasty crashes. Sometimes almost identical runs locked up that is just how ski races go.” 24th place. Senior Pat Tonelli did his The third-place team fin- best to keep Tufts’ dreams ish was more than enough to afloat, with a 23rd-place fin- end WPI’s hopes of a Regionals ish on Saturday and a 20th- spot, giving the Jumbos their place finish on Sunday, and own coveted slot as Tufts Ladue chipped in a season- ended the season six points best 13th-place performance behind Northeastern and 13 on Saturday, but it was not ahead of WPI. nearly enough. The men fin- “It meant a lot to us as a ished in fourth on both days, team,” Fontaine said. “It also dropping them into fourth for JOSH BERLINGER/TUFTS DAILY meant a lot to me personally. the year, far behind second Sophomore Jess Levine struggled on Saturday but improved her position to 24th overall with some strong runs on Sunday. We qualified my freshman year and third place teams WPI and The women’s team’s all-around effort earned it a spot in the Regionals after a fourth place finish in the divison. and hadn’t qualified since. It Northeastern. was great for me to go out on a Still, the slot for the Regional All-Thompson Division Team, ning note and be recognized “It’s going to be fun to have winning note. All of the girls are race remained intact for the while Fontaine was selected to for the hard work I put in.” both the men’s and women’s really excited.” Jumbos. the women’s team. Both teams had seasons full of teams there this year,” Ladue However, things did not go The weekend also brought “It was a little bit unexpect- ups and downs, but as Regionals said. “Anytime we go into nearly as well for the men’s team, some individual positives for ed; because I took last year off approach, their slates will once Regionals we are optimistic, as it was faced with a series of both the men’s and women’s I wasn’t expecting to do that again be cleared. But each side but at the same point we are disastrously bad breaks. Senior teams. Bresee and Valentin well,” Fontaine said. “But it understands the type of compe- aware of what we are getting captain Brian Bresee, who were selected to the men’s was nice to go out on a win- tition they will be up against. ourselves into.” EDITORS’ CHALLENGE: Nebraska has stepped up against NBA ALL-STAR WEEKEND EDITION top opponents this season WINNER MVP DUNK CHAMP 3-PT. CHAMP NCAA WOMEN’S BBALL against AP Top 25-ranked continued from page 16 foes, Nebraska is averaging Adam G. Danilo Gallinari Kevin Durant Nate Robinson option on this undefeated 77.4 points per game, includ- squad. Averaging 19.4 points ing topping the 90-point mark and 9.9 rebounds per game, three times. Compare that to Alex P. Daequan Cook Chris Paul Nate Robinson Griffin is shooting 61.6 percent last season, when the squad from the field as a 6-foot-2 for- managed 80 points on only ward constantly being double- two occasions. This year? Try Ben K. Daequan Cook LeBron James DeMar DeRozan or triple-teamed by opposing 10. defenses. For insight into this remark- But should some squad find able year, look no further than Claire K. Stephen Curry LeBron James Gerald Wallace a way to stop Griffin — which the Feb. 3 romp over OSU, an has not seemed doable this 88-67 game that was never year — head coach Connie close. Five Cornhuskers fin- Daniel R. Stephen Curry Dwayne Wade Gerald Wallace Yori can rest easy knowing that ished in double figures as the senior guard Yvonne Turner Cowgirls coughed the ball up is on the perimeter. Turner, 16 times. Four days later, deter- Dave H. Danilo Gallinari LeBron James Shannon Brown who leads the Big 12 with 2.9 mined not to let the high rank- made three-pointers per game, ing go to its head, Nebraska is shooting 42.9 percent from blasted No. 12 Texas A&M 71-60 Ethan L. Stephen Curry Rajon Rondo Shannon Brown downtown, good enough for behind Griffin’s 11th double- 28th in the nation. double of the year. Most importantly, though, In the 2008-09 season, the Evan C. Stephen Curry Kobe Bryant Nate Robinson Turner has stepped up in big Cornhuskers started out strong games. In back-to-back wins in non-conference play, win- over conference foes Baylor ning their first seven contests, Jason H. Danilo Gallinari LeBron James Gerald Wallace and Kansas State, she canned but faded when it counted, six threes in each game. Turner ultimately finishing the year also hit four from beyond the 6-10 in Big 12 play and losing Jeremy G. Danilo Gallinari Carmelo Anthony Shannon Brown arc in Nebraska’s romp over by 11 to New Mexico in the then-No. 10 Oklahoma State Women’s NIT. (OSU) in the first ever meeting This season, though, there Kerianne O. Chauncey Billups Carmelo Anthony Shannon Brown between a pair of top-10 teams has been no such collapse. With ever to be held in Nebraska. eight regular season games left And that is the Cornhuskers’ on its schedule, Nebraska has a Lauren F. Stephen Curry LeBron James Nate Robinson power: They have been able legitimate shot at running the to dispatch any top-ranked table and entering the NCAA opponent in a schedule ranked Tournament with an unblem- Mike S. Stephen Curry LeBron James Shannon Brown among the country’s best. ished record. When Nebraska’s non-confer- But for a program that has ence season closed, its strength never made it past the second Sapna B. Danilo Gallinari Kevin Durant Nate Robinson of schedule was ranked No. 25 round of the NCAA Tournament by CollegeRPI.com and it cur- and has only made the Big rently sits at No. 22. Dance seven times in the Steve S. Danilo Gallinari Kevin Durant Gerald Wallace Versus top-25 opponents, the bracket’s 27-year history, the Cornhuskers’ offense has been Cornhuskers have nowhere to even better. In its eight games go but up. Thursday, February 11, 2010 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS 15

INSIDE THE NBA DAVID HECK | THE SAUCE Worthy players missing out on All-Star events Manning

BY ALEX SCAROS the top Senior Staff Writer What better place to hold the NBA’s spot biggest spectacle of the season than the palace Jerry Jones built? riginally, I wasn’t planning on All-Star Weekend will tip off this writing about the Super Bowl. I Friday at Cowboys Stadium with the just didn’t think there was any- Rookie Challenge and continue with Othing unique or insightful that All-Star Saturday Night, before the I could add to the conversation. Yes, it official game on Valentine’s Day. was a fantastic day for the city of New Despite the romantic nature of the Orleans. Yes, Drew Brees and Sean Payton game’s date, this year’s rosters have are very good at what they do. No, Reggie not been shown love by critics, espe- Bush is not. cially in the case of Allen Iverson, You don’t need me to tell you any of who was voted in by the fans as a that. starter despite his subpar 14.4 points But over the past few days, I’ve heard a lot per-game average and his tumultuous of criticism of Peyton Manning. A man who departure from Memphis earlier in was being called the greatest quarterback the season. in history a week ago is now being referred In the East, Derrick Rose, Rajon to as a choke artist — again — and as a guy Rondo and Gerald Wallace all earned whose place in history is in question due their first All-Star appearances, while to his 9-9 career playoff record. Hell, John in the West, Deron Williams and Zach Harris of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Randolph did the same. However, just wrote that he’d take Ben Roethlisberger, like every other year, there are some who has never even come close to sniffing players who got snubbed but were an MVP award, over Manning. well deserving of an All-Star bid. So apparently, I’ve got some defending New York’s David Lee heads the field to do. of players who were robbed this sea- Let’s start with the basics: 50,128 pass- son. Lee is averaging 20.0 points and ing yards (fourth all-time), 366 passing 11.4 rebounds per game. He’s tied for TDs (third), 64.8 completion percentage fifth in the NBA with 31 double-dou- (fourth) and 10 Pro Bowls. He’s the only bles and is the heart and soul of a player in league history to pass for 4,000 Knicks team that is on its way back to yards in a season 10 times, and he’s also the respectability. Lee isn’t a flashy player only player to rack up four MVP awards. — he will never average 28 points per Those numbers alone should be enough game or be in the MVP race — but he MCT to put Manning far and away past any active does have all the intangibles a team Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett, left, is averaging 14.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per quarterback in the league — yes, even that needs. He’s deceivingly athletic and game but partially rode name familiarity to his 13th All-Star Game appearance. guy named Brady. But to many people, the nimble for a forward of his size, and only thing that matters is championship though his defensive game is below rings, and Manning only has one. So how average, he is invaluable to the Knicks appearance on Sunday, but the famil- garner the votes that bigger names can he be among the greatest? and would be on any team in the NBA. iarity of his name has prevented oth- get, but their statistics speak volumes To that, I make one simple, albeit con- Other people shortsighted by the ers who are just as deserving from about their individual capabilities. troversial, claim: Winning isn’t everything. vote include Atlanta’s Josh Smith (15.1 earning their first trip. Despite the two players who could It’s a team game, after all, so how can points per game, 8.5 rebounds per Monta Ellis is the best player you’ve have made the rosters, the weekend you determine one person’s legacy when game) and Memphis’ Marc Gasol (15.3 never heard of. The Golden State still promises once again to be the the teammates around him determine so ppg, 9.8 rpg), but Sunday’s game is Warriors shooting guard is having the most entertaining All-Star weekend in much about his postseason success? fast approaching, so taking a look at best season of his career and put- professional sports. Are Trent Dilfer and Brad Johnson both the members who will be participat- ting up All-Star-caliber numbers. The Although baseball has its Home Run better than Dan Marino because they each ing will prove more valuable. 6-foot-3 guard, who was drafted out of Derby, the NBA Slam-Dunk Contest still won Super Bowls on tremendous defen- All-Star starter Kevin Garnett is high school in 2005, is averaging 26.2 captivates viewers worldwide as one of sive teams? Is Ramiro Mendoza one of the probably unworthy of being on the points per game this season, which is the best stages to display raw athleti- greatest relievers in the history of baseball team this year despite his status as a good enough to make him the sixth cism. Last year, when Dwight Howard because he has five World Series rings? fan favorite. Garnett, who plays the highest scorer in the NBA. Though dunked on a 12-foot hoop, LeBron Steve Kerr racked up five NBA titles. That same position as Lee, is averaging the lowly Warriors are a dismal 13-37, James “preliminarily” promised to par- means he’s better than Tim Duncan and just 14.5 points and 7.3 rebounds per Ellis’ individual play should not go ticipate in this year’s contest. Kobe Bryant, right? game, his lowest numbers since his unnoticed. As expected, he will not take part, I can already imagine the dissenters bub- rookie year, after coming back from a Ellis is also averaging 5.4 assists but two-time champion Nate Robinson bling at the mouth to respond: “Yes, it is a devastating knee injury last season. per game, forming a tandem in the will defend his crown valiantly against team game, but the quarterback position is Garnett has been one of the best Warriors’ backcourt with rookie the Los Angeles Lakers’ Shannon arguably the most important in any sport.” power forwards in NBA history and is Stephen Curry that has the potential Brown, the Charlotte Bobcats’ Gerald Fair point, dissenters. I can’t argue with the leader of the Celtics defense, but to evolve into one of the most formi- Wallace and the winner of a “dunk- that, so instead I’ll take it a step further. he is simply not having the 24-points, dable duos in the Western Conference off” between Los Angeles Clippers’ On which team do you think the quar- 12-rebounds and three-blocks-per in the coming years. Eric Gordon and Toronto Raptors’ terback is the most indispensable? That’s -game seasons that he used to and has The Western Conference reserves at rookie DeMar DeRozan. right, the Colts. missed 10 games after re-aggravating the guard position — Brandon Roy But James’ absence in the event is When Tom Brady went down in the first the injury while playing against the and Deron Williams — are on winning a microcosm of the All-Star games’ game last year, the Patriots put in backup Golden State Warriors on Dec. 28th. teams and are putting up All-Star num- problems. As is the case with Ellis and quarterback Matt Cassel and went on to Garnett is a 15-year veteran and bers as well. Players like Ellis who play Lee, the best players sometimes are win 11 games. This year, when Brady came is going to make his 13th All-Star on small market teams simply cannot absent from the All-Star festivities. back, they won 10 (and if you think that’s a testament to Cassel and not the Pats’ sys- tem, check out his numbers with the Chiefs this year and get back to me). Jumbos key up for homestretch, playoff run Can you imagine the Colts winning 11 games without Manning? The guy runs HOCKEY points on the season. from Barchard, whose .940 save per- their offense. If he went down, they’d continued from page 16 “Diaco is just shooting the puck a centage is top in the NESCAC and tied win four games — maybe — and they’d something they were unable to do lot and keeps it simple,” Cooper said. for second in the nation among all probably come against the Raiders, Lions, in numerous games lately when they “He keeps his feet moving fast and he Div.-III goaltenders. In fact, despite Rams and Redskins. struggled early on. skates through checks.” being out-shot by an average 15 shots I’ll give another example. Last year, Brees “We’re trying to establish ourselves Cooper, who had two goals of his per game this season, the Jumbos had an MVP-caliber season, racking up over in the first five minutes of the game to own against the Cardinals, noted that have still outscored their opponents 5,000 passing yards and 34 touchdowns. set the tempo and get the other team Tufts needs to focus on the hard work 62-56. But the Saints went 8-8 and finished last in to play our game instead of us playing exemplified by Diaco going forward, “I’m just trying to get better every the division. theirs,” said sophomore goaltender noting that the team doesn’t care if it day in practice,” Barchard said. “My That does not happen to Peyton Scott Barchard, whose consistent per- looks pretty, as long as the puck winds job is pretty simple — I just have to Manning. The Colts have made the playoffs formance in the net has been a big up in the back of the net. stop the puck.” for eight consecutive years and for 10 of the reason why the Jumbos have survived “Getting ugly goals is especially Though the Jumbos faltered last past 11. those rough starts. “It’s time for us to important in the playoffs,” Cooper Saturday when they fell to Trinity — If you still need more convincing, consid- start playing a full 60 minutes.” said. “You never know what’s going to one of the top teams in the conference er the fact that Manning has taken 34 pass Against Wesleyan last Friday, the go in.” — they won’t let it affect their attitude attempts per game for his career (fourth all Jumbos were at their opponents’ Right on par with Diaco is Derosa, going into the final weeks of the season. time) and has completed on average 22 of throats from the starting whistle, who has chipped in with eight Coming off a big win the night before, them (second). The Colts have never had a scoring three times in the first peri- goals and 14 assists on the season. Tufts, according to Cooper, might have top-notch defense, and their run game is od. They then kept the pressure on Freshman defenseman Trevor John been a little complacent. rarely among the best in the league. They throughout the contest as they went has also cashed in seven goals from But now that the team has finished rely almost entirely on Manning, and year on to win the game by three goals. his post on the blue line and Cooper its NESCAC schedule and has only after year, he delivers. Among the standouts for the has seven of his own. With so many ECAC games left, it is all business. As I said before, it’s a team game. But Jumbos last weekend was junior Zach capable scorers, Tufts is focused on Though the playoffs may not start for when you’ve got someone like Manning, Diaco, who notched a hat trick against just getting more pucks in the net and another three weeks, with a position your team is already pretty much set. Wesleyan and scored the Jumbos’ lone seizing more opportunities to bang in in an ultra-competitive league that is goal the following day in a 4-1 loss rebounds for garbage goals. anything but certain, the Jumbos are to Trinity. Diaco currently leads the Above all, the Jumbos know that taking nothing for granted. David Heck is a senior majoring in phi- Jumbos with 13 goals and is tied with they can continue to rely on the solid “When it comes to the playoffs, there losophy. He can be reached at David.Heck@ junior Tom Derosa at the top with 22 goaltending that they have gotten are no second chances,” Cooper said. tufts.edu 16 INSIDE Inside the NBA 15 SSportsports The Sauce 15 tuftsdaily.com

ICE HOCKEY Jumbos getting into playoff state of mind

BY EVAN COOPER playoff spot, these games still Daily Editorial Board matter in the postseason race. “These are important games It may not be the playoffs regardless of whether or not yet, but don’t tell the ice hock- we’re trying to get into the ey team that. playoffs,” junior tri-captain With their 8-5 win over Dylan Cooper said. “These Wesleyan last Friday, the games still count, plus we Jumbos padded their advan- haven’t locked up that playoff tage in the race for the final spot yet.” NESCAC playoff berth, and While Tufts plans to treat though two weeks of competi- these games like any others, tion still remain in the season, the team also wants to start Tufts is starting to get into that getting into the playoff men- playoff mentality. tality and making the nec- Friday night, the Jumbos essary adjustments — both will head north to take on the physically and mentally — University of New England that could bring it post-season before they face Southern successes. Maine on Saturday. Both Above all, the Jumbos have, squads are members of the of late, been focused on com- ECAC East, which means that ing out hard and sustaining even though the Jumbos hold that effort for the entire game, JOSH BERLINGER/TUFTS DAILY an advantage over Conn. Junior tri-captain Dylan Cooper and the Jumbos are focused on raising the intensity of their play as the College for the last NESCAC see HOCKEY, page 15 playoffs approach.

SKIING Men’s and women’s teams both on road to Regionals

BY ETHAN STURM spot in the conference stand- seventh and sixth place in the disastrous for Tufts. A 34th-place finish for senior Senior Staff Writer ings and their first trip to the first two events of the season, “On the first day there were a co-captain Lindsay Verola and Regional race in three years. respectively, the Jumbos have lot of disqualifications so it was a 36th-place showing by soph- Coming into the last week- By the end of the week- been clawing their way up from definitely a bit nerve-wracking,” omore Fritzi Pieper rounded end of the regular season at end, both had earned a trip to the beginning. senior Nicole Fontaine said. out the scoring for Tufts, who Cranmore Mountain in New Regionals, but in very different Despite a streak of strong fin- But on both days, the Jumbos cruised to a fourth-place fin- Hampshire, both the men’s and fashions. While the men’s team ishes, the team’s destiny still showed the consistency that ishing score of 405.91, beating women’s ski teams had clear struggled throughout the week- hinged on the two races this has gotten them this far. On WPI’s 418.03. goals in mind. The men, in a end, the women thrived. past weekend. Entering the Saturday, Fontaine broke the Sunday was more of the same three-way tie for second place, The women’s team has learned race leading WPI by only seven one-minute mark in both races, for a unit that came out extreme- hoped to pull out in front, while over the course of the season points for the final Regionals finishing in 56.64 in the first ly focused. Fontaine continued the women hoped to hold off what it is like to have its back spot in the Thompson division, and a 59.03 in the second, com- WPI for the coveted fourth-place up against the wall. Finishing in one poor race could have been fortably cruising to 12th place. see SKIING, page 14

INSIDE WOMEN’S NCAA BASKETBALL Bears maul Jumbos in midweek matchup Nebraska emerges as a force to be reckoned with

BY ALEX PREWITT the Cornhuskers are poised to Daily Editorial Board make some noise with one of the nation’s best players at the When it comes to elite teams helm of a potent offense. in women’s college basketball, Like its counterpart in the discussion begins and Connecticut, Nebraska has ends with the No. 1-ranked rolled through a fairly tough Connecticut Huskies, owners schedule with relative ease, of a 62-game winning streak topping Big 12 and non-con- — the second longest in NCAA ference opponents alike by history — and last year’s an average of 23.6 points per national championship. So far, game, second nationally to Geno Auriemma’s squad has UConn. The newfound success seemed literally unbeatable, is astounding considering that running its record up to 23-0 this team did not even make and winning by an average of the NCAA Tournament last 39.3 points per game. season. No one has even touched Last year, Nebraska aver- the Huskies this season, as aged just 62.2 points per game, Connecticut figures to roll to including 59.7 in Big 12 play. its second national title in as This season? Try a blistering ALEX DENNETT/TUFTS DAILY many years and continue its 79.1 points per game, which Shortly after a strong NESCAC tournament in which the women’s squash team ballooned its win total dynasty into the new decade. would rank as the third best from one to three, the Jumbos fell victim to Brown on Tuesday night in a battle of two top-25 squads. But maybe, just maybe, scoring average in school his- The Bears, ranked 10th in the latest College Squash Association poll, rolled through No. 25 Tufts 9-0, there is a storm brewing out tory. In five meetings with Big winning all but two matches in straight sets. in the Midwest — one that, 12 South foes, the Cornhuskers In the No. 2 slot, sophomore Alix Michael put up the strongest fight, taking the second set versus come March, could unseat have won by an average of 19 Brown senior Kali Schellenberg 15-13 before succumbing in the final two, 11-8 and 11-2. Connecticut’s place as the points per contest, putting up Michael’s classmate, Mercedes Barba, also enjoyed some success at the No. 3 position, capturing the queen of the game. 80.8 points per game against first set 11-8 before dropping three straight to Bears sophomore Erika Rhonen. At the top position, Brown Nebraska, the only other some of the country’s best freshman Sarah Crosky struggled with junior tri-captain Val Koo, ceding 25 total points throughout the undefeated team in the coun- competition. match, but ultimately closing it out in straight sets by 11-8, 12-10 and 11-7 margins. try, currently sits in the No. At the individual level, senior The bottom of the Jumbos’ ladder, though, had a harder time with Brown. At the 7th, 8th and 9th 3 slot in the latest AP Top 25 Kelsey Griffin just might steal positions, the Bears allowed just 22 combined points in nine total sets. poll and has rolled powerful- the national Player of the Year At 3-13 overall, Tufts now turns its attention to a home meet with Wellesley College on Thursday at ly through its 21 games thus Award away from Connecticut Belmont Hill School at 6:30 p.m. before taking a two-week break leading up to the Howe Cup at Yale. far. And in a game tradition- studs Tina Charles and Maya One of the Jumbos’ three wins this year came on Dec. 3 when the squad rolled 9-0 over the Blue. ally dominated by the East — Moore, simply because she only one school west of the is the first, second and third — by Alex Prewitt Mississippi River has won a national title since 1994 — see NCAA WOMEN’S BBALL, page 14