Where You Read It First Sunny 57/40 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LVIII, NUMBER 31 MONDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2009 TUFTSDAILY.COM Students push for medical amnesty BY MATT REPKA This revision amounts to a major theme. Daily Editorial Board crackdown on student drinking, “All the other schools at the an attempt to check the prob- summit said they either have This article is the first in a lem by leveling harsher penal- medical amnesty, or they’re two-part series looking at the ties on offenders to discourage talking about implementing it,” alcohol policies of -area dangerous behavior. But many said Tufts Community Union schools. The second article, to other Boston-area schools prac- (TCU) Senator Bruce Ratain, a appear in tomorrow’s issue, will tice a starkly different approach, junior, who also serves on Tufts’ focus on Tufts’ administrators electing to focus on preventing Alcohol Task Force. response to medical amnesty the likelihood of alcohol over- A medical amnesty, or “Good and additional policies offered dose rather than aiming to con- Samaritan,” policy is currently in by nearby institutions. trol drinking altogether. place at a number of Boston-area At , a so- schools in addition to Harvard, As Tufts’ new alcohol policy called “medical amnesty” pol- including the Massachusetts completes its second month in icy has beesn in practice since Institute of Technology (MIT), effect, students on the Alcohol 2003 and was formally added Northeastern University and Task Force, the body charged to the student handbook in Boston University. CHRISTY MCCUAIG/TUFTS DAILY with evaluating the regulations 2007, according to Director Medical amnesty is “a harm- The Boston Under Water 350 Festival was one of countless celebrations on campus, are increasingly of Alcohol and Other Drug reduction approach. It’s not held in over 180 countries on Saturday in honor of the International Day finding that medical amnesty, Services Ryan Travia. designed to reduce the fre- of Climate Action. a policy enforced by many sur- Medical amnesty attempts quency of underage drinking,” rounding Boston-area colleges, to encourage students to seek Daniel Trujillo, associate dean may prove more beneficial to medical assistance when they of the Office of Community Rallies support action students than administrators are overly intoxicated by pro- Development and Substance initially thought. tecting them from resulting dis- Abuse Programs at MIT, told In an interview with the Daily ciplinary consequences. In the the Daily. on climate change in September, Dean of Student past decade, this method has The word “amnesty” can false- Affairs Bruce Reitman called enjoyed a newfound popularity ly connote a sense of immunity BY CHRISTY MCCUAIG In addition to Sharrow, senior alcohol abuse on campus “out among colleges as an approach from consequences for drinking. Daily Editorial Board Daniel Enking from Tufts Energy of control.” Attempting to curb to student drinking and safety. This is not the case, Trujillo said. Forum and Dallase Scott, a grad- the problem, administrators At the Boston Intercollegiate Students who require medical Tufts students and Boston resi- uate student in Tufts’ Urban and eliminated the warning typi- Leadership Council Summit transport because of alcohol dents alike demonstrated in full Environmental Policy and Planning cally issued to first-time under- on Oct. 17, which brought to must still undergo a screening force on Saturday in honor of the (UEP) program spoke. age alcohol violators. First vio- Tufts student government rep- and self-assessment process, as International Day of Climate Action, The Tufts percussion group lations now trigger disciplinary resentatives from several area advocating the need for increased B.E.A.T.S. performed and a rep- probation level one (pro-one). schools, alcohol policy was a see ALCOHOL, page 2 environmental awareness. resentative from the Bikes Not Tufts celebrated with a Global Day Bombs bicycle shop was also in of Climate Action rally held outside attendance, sporting a bike-pow- of the campus center, where student ered blender and allowing passers- Shrinking budgets alter prepaid tuition plans speakers urged their fellow Jumbos by to hop on the bike and mix up to realize their impact on the envi- their own smoothies as a way to BY TESSA GELLERSON Prepaid college tuition plans of increases in tuition costs and ronment. A second, bigger demon- conserve energy. Daily Editorial Board fall under the umbrella of 529 fluctuations in the stock market, stration, the Boston Under Water Meanwhile, in Boston, envi- plans, which include both tuition according to Mark Kantrowitz, 350 Festival, took place later in the ronmental advocates delivered Prepaid college tuition plans and college savings plans. These publisher of the Web sites FinAid. afternoon in Boston’s Christopher an international call to political traditionally provide families with types of plans, named after the org and FastWeb.org. Columbus Park on the waterfront. action. The Boston Under Water 350 a low-risk way to pay for a child’s 529 tax code, provide families with Plans of this sort serve as an At Tufts, students urged their fel- Festival was directed specifically at higher education. But recently, options to save for their children’s attractive option for families hop- low Jumbos to work actively to less- Bostonians, highlighting that a rise costs associated with this type of education in advance. ing to avoid dramatic increases in en their environmental footprint. in sea level could one day put their plan have significantly increased Prepaid college tuition plans tuition costs because they transfer “The whole point is to realize that city underwater if no further action to keep pace with the tumultu- allow families to purchase aca- the risk of the investment away you are just sitting on your own is taken to mitigate climate change. ous economy, and companies are demic credit hours or pay the from the family and onto the com- potential,” said junior Sally Sharrow, The event featured water- reneging on their pledges to pro- current rate for a year’s tuition pany that administers the plan or a member of Tufts Environmental themed activities like canoe relay vide families with a fixed tuition at their state university with the onto the state. Consciousness Outreach and Mass racing as well as group singing rate. Families already feeling the guarantee that their investment In practice, however, these Power Shift, a college-led group and theatre. All attendees gathered pains of the downturn are bearing will be worth a year of tuition or investments are not entirely focused on finding sustainable cli- together at around 4 p.m. to take a the burden of thousands of dollars a specific number of credit hours mate solutions. “Some people just in unanticipated costs. years down the road, regardless see TUITION, page 2 need to be shown the way.” see CLIMATE, page 2

In Cambridge, Obama speaks on environment New way to report SAT scores is not accepted by universities nationwide BY ADAM MANDELL Rice and Yale, have criticized the new Contributing Writer policy and continue to require that applicants submit all of their SAT scores. A new feature provided by the College Representatives from several of these dis- Board this year to give students more senting schools warn that the new policy say over the SAT scores they send to may have unintended negative repercus- universities has recently come under sions and contend that they already have fire, as some argue that it undermines protocols in place to reflect a student’s the academic value of tests and favors test-taking ability. wealthier students. Under the Score Choice policy, students The new “Score Choice” policy allows can choose one test date and have the students to choose which SAT scores their critical reading, mathematics and verbal prospective colleges see. The policy is not scores from that specific date submitted to mandatory, and if certain students do not colleges. The policy counters measures by wish to use the feature, all of their scores colleges that would otherwise choose the will be automatically sent to the colleges student’s highest sectional scores from a of their choice. variety of test dates. While the College Board, which produc- The College of Wooster is one such es the SAT, allegedly aimed to lessen the school. An applicant’s best compos- pressure of the standardized exam with ite score — determined by combining COURTESY DOMINICK REUTER, MIT Score Choice, several institutions around the highest scores on each SAT section President Barack Obama spoke on Friday at MIT about the need for clean energy and the country are responding negatively to from any number of tests — is used for green environmental initiatives. new feature. Several universities, including Cornell, see SCORE CHOICE, page 2 Inside this issue Today’s Sections

A theme Another edition to the News 1 Op-Ed 11 park scheduled to pop-culture vampire open soon already fad, ‘Cirque du Freak’ Features 3 Comics 12 has fans of the series fails to keep viewers’ Arts & Living 5Sports Back spellbound. blood pumping. Editorial | Letters 10 see FEATURES, page 3 see ARTS, page 5 2 THE TUFTS DAILY NEWS Monday, October 26, 2009 Amnesty policy in eff ect at other schools Climate change rallies part of ALCOHOL continued from page 1 internationally recognized day well as a one-on-one meeting with him. CLIMATE internationally-recognized day serve to Call for help or not, the penalties for a continued from page 1 stunt their influence. second infraction at MIT are stricter, but photo — in line with similar events held “Events like this are our weapon against the policy seems to have proven effective. around the world — as a visual form of that,” he said. “We don’t get many second offenses,” demonstration to President Obama and Elizabeth Mahaffy, a UEP graduate stu- Trujillo said. his administration. dent and organizer of the Tufts event, said The primary focus for proponents of “President Obama needs to do what’s sci- that about 50 people turned out at the cam- medical amnesty is student safety — focus- entifically needed and not politically easy,” pus center despite the rain. She would have ing on limiting the health consequences of said David Pomerantz (A ’07), a field orga- liked to see a bigger turn out, but said it was alcohol abuse. nizer for Greenpeace in Somerville and one the bigger, international movement that was “We don’t want to suffer an alcohol- DAILY FILE PHOTO of the main organizers of the 350 festival in most important. related death because someone is afraid Harvard University is one of a number of Boston. “I voted for him, but he’s not fulfill- According to the 350.org Web site, 181 of getting in trouble,” Travia said. Boston-area schools that enforce a medical ing his promises.” countries demonstrated on Saturday. Several student leaders are spear- amnesty policy for alcohol violators. 350.org, one of the principal organiz- “It’s ok that we don’t have 500 people heading an effort to institute a simi- ers of the Boston festivities, is a world- here,” Mahaffy said. “This is one of almost lar policy at Tufts. Ratain, who chairs that Tufts had a general amnesty policy wide campaign to urge global leaders to 5,000 other actions around the world.” the Senate’s Administration and Policy in place for several years, but dangerous take increased environmental action. The Mahaffy emphasized the importance Committee, said that he will advocate underage drinking became more preva- U.S. campaign in particular emphasizes of political action in the fight for climate for medical amnesty. lent under the regulations. the need for Obama to help form an inter- change. “Personal actions are good but it’s “[I am] looking forward to working with Still, he said, he was willing to consider national climate treaty at the upcoming not enough,” she said. “We need the systems administrators and the Alcohol Task Force “the merits of any approach” to find a way United Nations Climate Change Summit in to change.” to see whether [amnesty] could be a viable to curb health-threatening intoxication on Copenhagen in December. Jeanette Rebecchi, another UEP graduate option,” Ratain said. campus, “especially those that have the 350 is the number of parts per million student who attended the event, said that TCU President Brandon Rattiner, a buy in and involvement of large numbers that scientists say represents the upper limits Tufts’ climate change groups could benefit senior, also supported the move. of students on campus.” of carbon that can be in the atmosphere, from further collaboration. “There’s a lot to “One of the worst things that you can The Alcohol Task Force will make rec- Pomerantz explained. get involved in here, but it’s pretty fractured,” do is not provide a safety net,” Rattiner ommendations to a steering committee “We’re doing things to our planet that’s she said. said. “It’s foolish to pretend that stu- on alcohol at the end of the semester. going to make it impossible for us and our Madeline Serpe, a Massachusetts resident dents are not going to be drunk … the Both Rattiner and Ratain said they hope kids to have a safe planet,” Pomerantz said. and current Greenpeace intern who attend- best thing that we can do is be there to work with the Task Force to look at “The most important thing people can do is ed Boston’s 350 event, said she thought there for them.” medical amnesty as a potential option for take political action.” was a great turnout at Boston’s waterfront. Reitman told the Daily in an e-mail the campus. Pomerantz added that big oil and “Copenhagen is coming up soon,” coal lobbies play a large role in pre- Serpe said, referring to the international venting further climate change action. summit in December. “And we need to do Prepaid tuition programs renege on He said festivities hosted during the what we can.” fixed tuition pledge in face of economy Some fear test scores will lose value TUITION In Texas, the prepaid college tuition plan SCORE CHOICE “Poor student demographics have continued from page 1 suffered irreconcilable losses, and the pro- continued from page 1 always been at the losing end of standard- risk-free, particularly in a troubled eco- gram closed to new participants in 2003. admission purposes. ized testing,” Grove told the Daily. nomic environment. The state began a new program in the past “We encourage students to submit all of Schaeffer agreed that the test could offer During an economic downturn, states’ year based on a different financial model in their scores,” Scott Jones, senior assistant a significant advantage to well-off appli- higher education budgets usually shrink, which universities bear the burden of eco- director of admissions at the College of cants. “The test has become a very good causing colleges to compensate for lost fund- nomic drops. Wooster, told the Daily. “We only count the measure of accumulative advantage,” he ing by increasing tuition. As the values of The state of Texas recently used its author- highest composite score sent, hence the told the Daily. “It seems slightly counter- assets invested in the stock market decrease, ity to retroactively change the terms of its score choice leaves really no effect.” productive to the notion of equity.” prepaid tuition plans are forced to raise pre- contract for the new program, called the Tufts’ Office of Undergraduate Schaeffer was among the many who miums or increase their unit costs. Texas Guaranteed Tuition Plan. As of this Admissions also uses a student’s highest questioned the College Board’s motivation Several states’ plans, including those of November, families who choose to cancel composite score and requires that appli- behind the policy change. The SAT has Colorado, Alabama and Texas, have suffered their prepaid college tuition plans will receive cants send all SAT scores. suffered in the competitive market battle significant financial losses and have had to only their initial investment and none of the “Our goal is to keep the admission pro- with the ACT, which has a test submissions either shut down or raise prices for their pro- subsequent interest the investment earned cess as straightforward as possible,” Tufts’ policy similar to Score Choice. grams, according to Betty Lockner, director to match the current cost of college tuition. admissions office Web site says. “Since our “It is a double-edged sword. While it of Guaranteed Education Tuition, the state of “If the stock market goes down, your 529 database already selects the highest sec- helps test takers by preventing a bad score Washington’s prepaid tuition program. plan goes down,” Kantrowitz said. “In pre- tional score for inclusion in the applica- sticking with that student for life, it reveals “[Prepaid college tuition plans] tend to paid plans you think you are transferring the tion file, ‘score choice’ is redundant.” a very greedy element to the College Board work out quite well when the economy is risk of the downturn to the state, but the real- The Score Choice policy has also raised which creates more confusion, anxiety booming, but when the stock market is going ity is that the state will probably renege on concerns that students from less wealthy [and] test-taking costs for the students,” down they tend to be under a lot more finan- part of its promise.” demographics may be severely disadvan- he said. cial stress,” Kantrowitz told the Daily. Florida’s prepaid college tuition program taged. The policy provides an incentive for Criticism has not been uniform, how- “The most recent economic down- remains popular due to its state guarantee. students to take the SAT multiple times, ever, with several universities, including turn caught a lot of people by surprise,” In the case of a stock market or investment but not all students may be able to pay to Harvard and the University of , Kantrowitz added. “People are discovering slump, Florida state will cover all costs that take the test numerous times. voicing support for the new policy. that the guarantees in these plans aren’t as the program owes its beneficiaries, making “With such an incentive to take the test Still, the newfound student incentive to solid as they thought.” the investment relatively low-risk. more, the assessment becomes focused take the exam multiple times has prompt- The prepaid college tuition plan in “In current times of economic uncertainty on the coaching and gamesmanship,” said ed fears among some that test scores will Washington has had to significantly raise its and rising prices, the peace of mind for a Robert Schaeffer, the public education lose their value. prices. “We raised [the price] the most we family with a Florida Prepaid College Plan director of the National Center for Fair and “Scores will start meaning less; this have ever raised it last year,” Lockner told the is more valuable than ever,” Susan James, Open Testing (FairTest), a non-profit that could bring into question the credibility of Daily. “It was 76 dollars a unit, and now it’s director of external affairs for Florida Prepaid monitors standardized testing. the scores,” Grove said. 101 dollars a unit.” College Board, said in a statement. “Your Although there are fee waivers for allow- To facilitate student understanding, Still, the program continues to enjoy high Florida Prepaid College Plan is financially ing students who demonstrate need to the College Board is providing an online enrollment. Its resilience, Locker said, comes guaranteed by the State of Florida.” take two free tests, any additional attempts forum in which colleges can publicize from the support of the Washington state leg- The program in Florida is unique in that must be paid in full, according to Allen their specific SAT submission require- islature. “The model that the program uses 91 percent of its trust fund is invested in Grove, director of the Alfred University’s ments. The Web site aims to decrease is designed to be sustainable,” Lockner said. fixed income securities, making it virtually First-Year Experience Program, which confusion about policy changes by pro- “We have built a model [in which] if the immune to the stock market’s oscillations, helps students make the transition from viding a one-stop location for individual tuition goes up, our price goes up.” according to James’ office. high school to college. university regulations.

Visiting the Hill this week MONDAY School, will speak about the effects of the TUESDAY Södertörn University College, University of market on classes in society. Vienna, Stockholm University, the Institute of “EPCD BROWN BAG ON SCIENTIFIC REA- When and Where: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.; “PANDEMICS AND POLITICS: THE PLAGUE Contemporary Art, Boston and . SONING IN CHILDREN” Braker 001 IN SURAT, (1994)” When and Where: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Details: Janet Kolodner, visiting professor at Sponsors: Department of Economics, Details: Kavita Sivaramakrishnan from the Aidekman Arts Center, Alumnae Lounge Tufts School of Engineering and professor at Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Harvard School of Public Health will discuss Sponsors: Center for the Humanities At Georgia Institute of Technology, will discuss the relationship between government and out- Tufts (CHAT) ways in which scientific reasoning can be “HOW JUST IS OUR EDUCATION? A breaks of disease, focusing on the 1994 epi- encouraged in children. PANEL DISCUSSION” demic in Surat, India. THURSDAY When and Where: 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.; Eliot- Details: Moral Voices will hold a panel dis- When and Where: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Goddard Pearson Building, Stevens Library, Room cussion about fairness and equality in public Hall, Murrow Room “CHARLES FRANCIS ADAMS LEC- 157 schools and the obstacles to achieving these Sponsors: Center for South Asian and Indian TURE: AUSTRIA’S FOREIGN POLICY” Sponsors: Department of Child goals. Professor of Education Steve Cohen Ocean Studies Details: Ambassador Hans Winkler, Development will host the panel, which will include speak- director of the Diplomatic Academy of ers from a public school, a private school “FRAMED: CONTEMPORARY ART AND Vienna, will speak on Austria’s foreign “COMPARED TO WHAT? MARKETS and the KIPP Academy in Lynn charter THE MUSEUM” policy under international law. AS A SOCIAL SOLVENT, OF CASTE FOR school. Details: Noit Banai, from the School of the When and Where: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 INSTANCE” When and Where: 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.; Museum of Fine Arts, will moderate a panel p.m.; Goddard Hall, Murrow Room Details: Lant Pritchett, professor of interna- Hillel Center, downstairs discussion on contemporary art and its exhi- Sponsors: Charles Francis Adams lec- tional development at the Harvard Kennedy Sponsors: Tufts Hillel bition. The panel will include speakers from ture series 3

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JESSIE BORKAN | Harry Potter theme park caters to series’ fans COLLEGE IS AS COLLEGE DOES set to open at Universal Studios in spring 2010 BY MARISSA CARBERRY You’re Daily Editorial Board the man No plans yet for Spring Break? Students choosing between Cancun, Panama Beach and the Caribbean may h, Senior Pub night. I looked forward want to add another less sexy, but widely to it with a special fervor. To me, it anticipated option to their list — The marked the start of a new, grown-up Wizarding World of Harry Potter, a new Achapter in the novel of our nights Harry Potter theme park, which is sched- out. We were dressed to the nines, had paid uled to open in spring 2010 at Universal money (and waited in scandalously inefficient Studios in Florida. lines) to attend this event and were actually It goes without saying that the Harry leaving the 02155 zip code; I presumed that Potter series has been a dazzling suc- this special occasion would be, well, special. I cess. As of June 2008, the book series imagined catching up with old friends, actu- had sold more than 400 million copies ally talking to people that I usually just scream worldwide and had been translated into and wave at in random house parties, a few 67 languages. But J.K. Rowling did more non-Kappy’s drinks and a lot of classy, hump- than write great novels — she created a free dancing. For the first time since my senior brand that has inspired countless retail prom, I was voluntarily wearing a dress, but I merchandise, movies and now an entire had no idea what I was in for. theme park. The belligerence began as soon as I stepped However unlikely it may be for the in line at the campus center and didn’t end Harry Potter series, the popularity of until my front door clicked shut. A guy on my books can fade over time. Therefore, bus loudly and repeatedly demanded that according to junior Mike Walker, Tufts’ everyone “Tufts his d-ck” (despite his creative captain, the creation of a verb usage, no one complied). My neighbor Harry Potter theme park — an actual from freshman year inexplicably punched me place that fans can visit — serves to in a greeting so hard that I had a monster cement Harry Potter’s place in our pop bruise on my arm for weeks. As I stepped off culture. COURTESY RESORT the bus, a certain TCU officer was being forc- “I think [the theme park] is a cool Visitors to Universal Studios’ The Wizarding World will be able to visit shops and restaurants ibly removed from line for what appeared to idea,” Walker said. “It presents Harry from the Harry Potter books as well as ride the several Harry Potter-themed roller coasters. be sheer hostility. Inside, as I noticed someone Potter as a cultural consciousness, sprint from the bar with a shot in hand, anoth- and [confirms] that it’s more than just sells magical candies like Bertie Bott’s focal point of the castle is purportedly er former hallmate took my hand and led me a fad.” Every-Flavour Beans. After loading up the ride “Harry Potter and the Forbidden to the dance floor. Finally, I thought, someone The plans for the theme park were on sweets, guests can head to the Three Journey,” which takes guests through a who knows how to class it up with a dance unveiled by Universal in September. The Broomsticks to sample butterbeer, or variety of rooms within the castle. between old friends. False. Two minutes later, Wizarding World will be located on a they can send a letter from the Owl Post The park will include two other rides: he was forcibly attempting to lick me from 20-acre property within Universal’s Island with a Hogsmeade postmark. Flight of the Hippogriff, a “family” roller head to toe. Apparently people were peeing of Adventures and may cost, accord- One point of departure from the coaster and “,” a “high- on the walls, though my sources tell me that ing to observers’ estimates, around $265 books is the inclusion in Hogsmeade speed” coaster inspired by the Triwizard this accusation is made every year, without million dollars to build. Official esti- of Ollivander’s Wand Shop, which in Tournament. fail (or proof). Bottom line? Jellyfish wall aside, mates have not been released. the book series is located in Diagon Junior Molly Newman, the head of the there was little difference between Gypsy Bar According to the British newspa- Alley in . Die-hard fans upset Harry Potter Society at Tufts, says that that night and the basement of DU the week per the Daily Mail, visitors will enter by Universal’s failure to stay true to the her club is very excited about the open- before. People were out of control. The Wizarding World through the sta- books will probably be more forgiving ing of the park. Do I think our senior events need to be tion archway of Hogsmeade, the all- when they learn that, as in the book, Newman is a self-professed “huge, cancelled? No. People’s behavior was obnox- wizard village near , which the at The Wizarding World’s Ollivander’s, mega-dorky fan” who has loved Harry ious, but only a handful seemed to actually novel’s students frequent on the week- wands will choose their wizards, not the Potter since she was nine years old. Her deserve punishment — the rest just need to ends. Hogsmeade visitors can browse other way around. affinity for the series led her to write and do a serious brush up on their social skills through stores like Zonko’s Joke Shop, Once guests have explored Hogsmeade, record songs and to push and Blood Alcohol Content self-awareness the Quidditch-equipment and magical- they can move on to the Hogwarts Castle, for the recognition of the Harry Potter (both of which I suspect have been seriously instrument selling Dervish & Banges which features architecture primarily messed up from years of interacting within and Honeydukes, a sweet shop that inspired by the Harry Potter movies. The see THEME PARK, page 4 fraternity houses). To me, the clear solution is to blacklist those students who were in blatant disregard of the rules; if you stole IN OUR MIDST anything, assaulted anyone, exposed your- self or urinated anywhere other than a uri- nal, then no more Senior Pub Nights for you. Student wins L.A. trip, networks with stars Why the administration seems incapable of coming to this fair and obvious conclusion BY DAPHNE KOLIOS Sophomore Jasmien Vancollie’s last When she applied, Vancollie didn’t think is a mystery to me, though I regretfully sus- Contributing Writer summer, however, was a bit more unique. she had a chance of winning. pect it might have something to do with the Vancollie applied for and won a contest “I looked it up and it was only one person fact that that particular TCU officer would After their freshman year of college, to “Become a Hollywood Insider,” spon- [who won], so I entered it never actually be among that list of students. most students spend the summer months sored by the People’s Choice Awards (PCA) thinking I’d get anywhere with it, but I’d As I was waiting in line to get on a bus, I working mundane jobs and taking breaks and the United Talent Agency (UTA), that be really mad if I didn’t at least try, so I struck up a conversation with a guy I’ve had a at the beach or by the pool. offered as its prize the opportunity to entered and I was a finalist, and it just few classes with. He was clearly drunk, so I let spend a week in Los Angles, CA. getting an worked out,” Vancollie explained. it slide when he went through several differ- inside perspective on the entertainment The contest judged applicants by ent J-names before finally landing on mine. I industry. 30-second film clips explaining why they started in with the good-natured teasing that, Vancollie grew up in Belgium and were the best person to win. Each con- for me, comprises 70 percent of conversations Massachusetts and had never been to L.A. testant was responsible for filming and and 100 percent of the best kind of witty ban- before this summer. She became inter- submitting his or her own clip. ter. I was just getting warmed up, smiling my ested in drama as a teenager, and acted “I came up with the concept of say- biggest “I’m just giving you a hard time” smile, in her high school’s productions of “The ing I’m driven, and that I’d say it while when he cut me off, stern. Snow Queen” and “The Wizard of Oz.” She running on a treadmill, and it worked, “Tell me I’m the man.” discovered the contest, which was based and then I became one of three finalists,” “Excuse me?” He has got to be joking. on film submissions, last year through Vancollie said. “Just tell me I’m the man.” Tufts Career Services. After Vancollie was selected as a final- As he started to get red in the face and I “Last year I started going to Career ist, her video was uploaded to the official continued to dig myself deeper with respons- Services regularly and they emphasized People’s Choice Awards Web site, where es like, “I don’t know; I’m just not convinced the importance of getting started early, the general public was able to vote on yet that you are, indeed, the man,” I realized and how if you want to end up in the it. Because her video received the most he was totally serious. entertainment industry, you really have votes, Vancollie was named the winner. “Look Jennifer, I get good grades, I started to make connections as soon as you At the end of July, Vancollie flew to L.A. my own non-profit organization — I have can,” Vancollie said. “So I figured, why for her exciting week. Courtesy of the PCA totally dominated Tufts since I got here. I’m not start now, and so I read about the & UTA, Vancollie stayed at a chic bou- the man.” experience through the e-mails Career tique hotel called the Thompson Hotel. I looked at him, wide-eyed and barely con- Services sent out.” The hotel held roof parties almost every cealing laughter, and he stormed off to use The opportunity was advertised by a night, which were attended by writers and some hard consonants to describe me to his blurb that read, “HAVE WHAT IT TAKES producers. friends, who undoubtedly assured him that he TO THRIVE IN HOLLYWOOD? PROVE IT!” Vancollie was able to take advantage was, in fact, the man. It offered the winner an all-expenses-paid of exclusive opportunities throughout This, for me, was worse than getting trip to Hollywood, the chance to meet the week. punched in the arm, or even licked. Senior KRISTEN COLLINS/TUFTS DAILY top agents, a visit to a top TV series and a “[I went] on the set of ‘Greek,’ which year is our last in this crazy pseudo-world Sophomore Jasmein Vancollie won an all- “crash course in how TV and movie deals expenses-paid trip to L.A. last summer. get made,” Vancollie said. see HOLLYWOOD, page 4 see BORKAN, page 4 4 THE TUFTS DAILY FEATURES Monday, October 26, 2009 Fans expect Harry Potter park to be magical Student learns from min-

THEME PARK Freshman Alyssa Wohl is If getting to Orlando was continued from page 3 another member of the Harry as cheap or easy as hopping gling with celebrities Society as an official Tufts club, Potter Society looking forward on a broomstick or teleport- HOLLYWOOD all these different career paths a goal that she achieved this to the opening of the amuse- ing, Newman said that her club continued from page 3 that you can choose, and it’s April. The Harry Potter Society ment park. Though Wohl has would have loved to organize was really, really cool. I got to basically just finding out what planned last Thursday’s Wizard been a fan of Harry Potter since a group trip. But, with limited meet some of the actors there. inspires you and just working to Rock show and will host a Yule the sixth grade, she said that resources, this appears unlike- And Warner Brother Studios — get there.” Ball this December. she tried to limit the amount ly, though she said that some I did the tour there, and also Despite her optimism, Newman said that she of Harry Potter “stuff” that members are planning trips just some meetings with some Vancollie remains realistic. Her loved Harry Potter as a child she brought with her when individually. important agents, and just kind trip to Hollywood gave her a feel because it introduced her she moved into her dorm in One such club member is of seeing how that worked,” for how elusive success can be to a “fantastical world.” As August. sophomore Auriana Jimenez, Vancollie said. in the world of the silver screen. an adult, Newman said that “I only brought book six a Florida native who has been As well as exploring the pro- Though she concedes that the she is increasingly beginning because I didn’t want to scare eagerly anticipating the theme duction aspects of the enter- industry is fraught with possi- to appreciate Harry Potter off my roommate,” Wohl said. park since it was announced tainment industry, Vancollie bilities of rejection, her experi- because the messages in the Once at Tufts, however, Wohl that one was in the works. In was also able to test out its ence taught her that success is book transcend the wizard decided to satisfy her passion fact, given her relative proximity publicity side. not impossible. world. for Harry Potter by joining the to Orlando, Jimenez plans to be “I went to a TAG [body spray] “Sometimes trying out for “There are so many themes — Harry Potter Society. She helps there on the park’s opening day. party … [and] Ludacris was things does pay off. You can like themes of good and evil or the club plan and coordinate the “I will be there the day that sponsoring it, so I got to pose on get so many rejections, but the about family, that can apply to events it sponsors. the park opens,” Jimenez said. the red carpet with Ludacris and times you make it — that’s when us,” Newman said. “When you Wohl is curious to see how “I will miss class, fly home, drive Carmelo Anthony,” Vancollie you realize that it was all worth think about how werewolves Universal will interpret the three hours and be there at eight said. “I got to meet a lot of celeb- it,” she said. are discriminated against, magical elements of Harry in the morning.” rities at that party. I got to hug Vancollie’s success has those are direct parallels with Potter’s world. Jimenez said that she is most Ryan Phillippe and pose with inspired her to explore more other types of discrimination “I want to try butterbeer. I want looking forward to tasting a but- Denise Richards.” acting outlets. like racism or sexism.” to know what they think butter- terbeer and seeing how Universal While in L.A., Vancollie also “This whole experience made Though Newman does not beer tastes like,” Wohl said. “I has interpreted the Great Hall of attended the L.A. premiere of “Julie me realize that you really have have any concrete plans to visit want to see what they’re going to Hogwarts. and Julia,” a movie about Julie to try out for things, so I am the theme park, she said that do with Ollivander’s Wand shop, “[The Great Hall of Hogwarts] Child and a present-day woman now on a Studio T [the Tufts she will definitely make a trip to and I don’t know if they’re going is beautiful in the movies and who prepares one of Child’s reci- TV station] TV show,” she said. Orlando as soon as she can after to make the Hogwarts staircases I’m excited to see it in real life,” pes each day for a year. Vancollie plays a Tufts student the park is completed. move or not.” Jimenez said. “Meryl Streep and Amy named Hannah in the student- Adams were in the audience, directed Web series called “In so I got to see the movie with Motion” that will premiere on them. Ashley Greene, who plays Studio T and Youtube.com on Borkan stresses responsible drinking Alice Cullen [in ‘Twilight’], was Nov. 11. She is also working for BOR KAN self-important. Now that we can nights out with us more bearable for also in the audience. I didn’t the wardrobe department of the continued from page 3 legally drink, seniors, we need to those who choose not to drink. Let’s realize it at first and only when drama department’s production that is undergraduate education. learn how to do it in public if we do pretend like we are grown-up, well- she was leaving, I saw her face,” “Kiss Me Kate” which opens this We should be having fun, but we it at all, because it will inevitably be educated individuals, because guess Vancollie said. Thursday. should also be getting ready for the present in situations where we need what? In seven months, we will be. Vancollie’s experience in Vancollie hopes that her big world that exists beyond Tufts’ to put our best faces (or at least one When we can all proudly list these L.A. imprinted upon her the experiences at Tufts and her trip campus. Senior Pub Night mirrors of our top five) forward. accomplishments, when we have all importance of following her to L.A. will give her the upper what is ahead for us: We are leaving So, if we ever get our Senior Pub shown that we really are adults, not dreams no matter the obsta- hand in this highly competitive the liberal arts (and engineering!) Nights back (or if you’ve made girls and boys, then we will deserve cles in her way. industry. bubble and entering into a swanky friends with their cheeky bastard the satisfaction of the phrase “You’re “I started off [at Tufts] as an “Next summer I’m hoping to place where we have to look nicer cousin, Senior Club Life), let’s try the man.” engineer and hated it — I was go back to UTA, now that I’ve and it is not acceptable to be so behaving ourselves. Let’s be relaxed like, I need to follow my pas- made those connections, and drunk that you become aggressive and have fun but also stay classy and sion, so now I’m psych and try and get an internship there, — aggressively lecherous, aggres- coherent and in control. Let’s pres- Jessie Borkan is a senior majoring drama and it’s so much better,” because I really want to follow sively larcenous, aggressively incon- ent ourselves in ways that sober-us in psychology. She can be reached Vancollie said. “You have to my dream of being in the enter- tinent or aggressively arrogant and won’t be ashamed of, and let’s make at [email protected] find your niche, because there’s tainment industry,” she said. 5

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MOVIE REVIEW CHARLES LAUBACHER| EARS OPEN Musical midterm motivation

f you go to Tufts, I feel that I can safely assume you’ve had a pretty crappy week. For most of us, last week was marked Iby punishing hours of coffee, late night study room sessions and get-to-know-yous with previously unopened textbooks. And guess what? We get to do it all over again this week! I am a strong believer in the awesome power of music to lift our spirits and inspire us to persevere, even in the worst of times, so I’m departing from my usual format to present a few tracks that I think may help us all finish the week in one piece.

Everyone Deserves Music (2003) by Michael Franti and Spearhead For when you’re really down in the mid- term doldrums, this is Franti at his best. His 2003 album of the same name showcases his music right at the crux between his ear- lier hip-hop stylings and his contemporary, reggae-pop leanings, where his sound is so perfectly his own. Put this on to start your day. Walk to class with it. See if it doesn’t put SLASHFILM.COM things in perspective. Come on, it’s all good. A pleather version of John C. Reilly’s trench coat was previously used in “The Matrix” films. Out in the Country (1975) by The Meters When you really need to get away for ‘Cirque du Freak’ is no show-stopper a few minutes, play this song. From the New Orleans pioneers, this Motown- BY REBECCA SANTIAGO the vampire fad alive just a little bit Meanwhile, Steve, who is fascinated inflected jam will transport you. It may be Contributing Writer longer. by vampires, recognizes Crepsley from midterms week and snowing (what’s up The film, based on Darren Shan’s one of his vampire books. with that, October?!), but for a few min- “Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s “Cirque du Freak” young adult book After the show, Darren sneaks back- utes you’ll be sitting in a lawn chair on the Assistant” is evidence that Hollywood series, follows the adventures of fic- stage and steals the spider — an error Bayou, sipping a cold one. I can almost is willing to go to any length to keep tional Darren Shan (Chris Massoglia), that eventually lands Steve in the smell the barbecue... Cirque du Freak: The Vampire’s a 16-year-old, stereotypical golden boy hospital. Fearing for his friend’s life, who finds himself deep in the realm of Darren is forced to turn to Crepsley 2 More Dead (2002) by RJD2 Assistant the wildly weird when he and his best for help. Crepsley agrees, on one con- Sometimes you’ve just got to get in the friend Steve (Josh Hutcherson) attend dition: Darren will become his half- zone. If and when you find yourself in this a freak show. Darren, a great lover of vampire assistant. Their accord sets position, find a quiet dark place, put on Starring John C. Reilly, Salma spiders, is enamored by the tap-danc- off a chain of events that snatches your headphones and listen to this track. Hayek, Josh Hutcherson ing duet of Larten Crepsley (John C. This sleeper starts off ready and steady; our Directed by Paul Weitz Reilly) and his arachnid partner, Octa. see CIRQUE, page 7 favorite trip-hop pirate lays down a heavy, saturated beat with expertly arranged synth and samples. It takes a little bit to warm up, but close your eyes and let it take you away. TV REVIEW ALBUM REVIEW In characteristic RJ fashion, about two and a half minutes in the song will erupt into a Fans ‘Carried coda of explosive horns and turntable bal- listics. Now its time to put on your game Away’ with face: This is Rocky IV and your econ mid- term is the giant Russian. And you’re going inventive rhymes to kick its butt. BY NICK GANG Little B*tch (1979) by The Specials Daily Staff Writer When aggression aimed at your Orgo professor is running high, dig into this bit- Since 1997, rap group People Under ter little song. Showcasing the best aspects the Stairs (PUTS) has made its living of Two Tone Ska, a movement The Specials swimming against the hip-hop cur- spearheaded, “Little B*tch” has the bounce of Kingston reggae coupled with the aggres- Carried Away sion of ’70s British punk railing against middle-class complacency. Listen for the title at the end of the last verse, think of your most dreaded prof and I bet you’ll feel a little better. rent. Members and Double New Coat of Paint by Tom Waits (1974) K have always been known for their Presuming that we all make it through creative, vintage-sounding, laid-back the brutality, we have something to look production style, which blends per- forward to on Friday night (or on Thursday, TV.YAHOO.COM fectly with the rhythm of their rhymes for a lucky few). When that blessed moment Say what? Your sitcom still doesn’t beat ours. and their general message: Make and comes, put on this early Waits blues lounge love music for music’s sake. Though it rambler to start your evening. Put on a dress, ‘’ continues its reign of glory in has yet to score chart-topping success, put on a tie, and paint the town anew. the duo has developed a large and loyal its fourth season fan base, as well as a reputation for Hopefully, this musical motivation might engaging live performances. Earlier in help a few of you get through the week. BY MITCHELL GELLER Months before the fall season started, 2009, SPIN magazine said of their set at At the very least, it will provide marginal Daily Editorial Board fans and critics buzzed about which Bonnaroo, “The Best … Period.” enjoyment and distraction. At best, it’ll put show would survive. Though the two With their seventh full-length you in a better place with a new perspec- “30 Rock” might just be the funniest release, “Carried Away,” People Under tive, ready to unpack your load. So keep show on TV. When the NBC comedy pre- 30 Rock the Stairs show off their skills as word- your head up: Fortify your body with plenty miered three years ago, it was up against smiths and their propensity for making of rest and Dewick pizza, your stamina with some stiff competition. The very same intricate beats. In every song, reflec- Rez lattes and your spirit with plenty of season it debuted, NBC was premiering Starring Tina Fey, Alec Baldwin, tive lines mixed with funny verses and musical nourishment. Aaron Sorkin’s “Studio 60 on the Sunset Tracy Morgan throwback beats keep things complex. Strip,” another program about the Tracks are danceable but relaxed, and behind-the-scenes action of a “Saturday Airs Thursdays at 9p.m. on NBC witty, honest verses make this a quality Charles Laubacher is a sophomore who has Night Live”-type show, but with a higher not yet declared a major. He can be reached pedigree and bigger-name stars. see 30 ROCK, page 7 see STAIRS, page 8 at [email protected]. 6 THE TUFTS DAILY ADVERTISEMENT Monday, October 26, 2009

How Just is our Education?             Join Moral Voices and the Roosevelt Institute on Monday, October 26th at 7pmat Hillel for a panel discussion about America's education system.Hosted byTuftsEducationprofessorSteveCohen,thepanelwill showthreedifferentperspectivesonthelevelofjustice in our schools and the issues that impede equal opportunities. Panelists will include opinions from administrators in a public school and the KIPP Charter SchoolinLynn,andanattorneywhopracticesavariety ofeducationlaw. 

The Roosevelt InstituteƬ Monday, October 26, 2009 THE TUFTS DAILY ARTS & LIVING 7 Depsite special effects, ‘Cirque’ is just another teen vampire movie

CIRQUE tions between Darren and continued from page 5 monkey-girl Rebecca (Jessica Darren away from his sub- Carlson) are timid and sweet, urban life, turns him against sometimes cloyingly so. Steve and breaks a 200-year Darren is barely tempted by pact between two opposing Rebecca’s blood, so their clum- factions of vampires: the vam- sy romance is solely burdened pires and the vampenezee, the by mild teenage angst. The latter of which kill their human relationship between Crepsley prey. Egged on by Mr. Tiny and Madame Truska (Salma (Michael Cerveris), a self-pro- Hayek) is a bit more true to claimed war aficionado and a the classic vampire mythos: writer of underworld destiny, his immortality perturbs him, the characters find themselves and he is loath to think of sucked into a major battle himself outliving her. But even between good and evil. seasoned professionals Reilly Unlike its edgier contempo- and Hayek are burdened by raries, “Cirque du Freak” pri- the film’s shallow script. marily explores the comedic The movie gets significantly facets of the vampire genre. worse when it tries to provide This is not to say that the film moral commentary. The script is entirely a fluffy comedy: The is reliably awkward, predict- conflict between the vampires able and about as bland as dry and the vampenezee and the toast. As Darren struggles with disintegration of Darren and his half-blood identity, he pro- Steve’s friendship bring ele- claims sagely, “Being human’s ments of serious drama to the not about what you are. It’s film. about who you are.” “Cirque du Freak’s” main “Cirque” has no new tricks conflict is not traditional when it comes to the moral bloodlust — which, in Darren’s dilemmas addressed by a vam- case, is more akin to a choco- pire film or the conversations late craving than an intermina- given to its characters. While bly unquenchable thirst. The the film explores the dichot- film attempts to emphasize a omy between the newfound JENISFAMOUS.COM typical human problem, which monster and the innate human Things get hairy in ‘Cirque’ — and not just Salma Hayek’s face. is somewhat awkward as it is in Darren, it resigns itself to firmly grounded in an atypi- clichés in a way that detracts see Reilly in a more complex fulfill the grisly destiny he has body is about as intimidat- cal, non-human world. This painfully from its potential. role after the recent chain of outlined for them. ing as Elmo mixed with the makes it difficult for viewers to The younger actors also silly comedy movies he has The spectacular production Cookie Monster. Despite the take the characters’ struggles leave much to be desired. starred in. His performance in also partially compensates beauty, a few high-tech tricks seriously. The fight between Darren and this film is an amalgamation for the film’s general lack of are not enough to save the As with most vampire mov- Steve, save for Darren’s quick of his others; his tap danc- sophistication. Darren and film’s clunker of a script, com- ies, “Cirque” incorporates sip of blood and Steve’s creepy ing routine pleasantly recalls Steve’s first encounter with pensate for its inexperienced romance into its storyline. But contact lenses, seems little his performance in “Chicago” the circus is visually dazzling; actors or make it any more far from depicting a dangerous more than a schoolyard tussle (2002), and his deadpan it is hard to know whether to enjoyable. and sensual love story as in between rowdy boys. humor is the culmination clap louder for the giggling, “Cirque du Freak” is, at best, “Twilight” (2008), the roman- Thankfully, the performanc- of his recent comedic work. blonde Corma Limbs (Jane cute. Altogether it leaves view- tic interest in this movie caters es of the older actors gener- Reilly’s performance is rivaled Krakowski) as she regenerates ers hoping that the vampire to a preteen crowd that has ally overshadow those of the only by Cerveris’ as Mr. Tiny, her freshly removed arm, or trend will not prove to be yet to move out of the secret younger and less experienced who is deliciously unsettling for the adorable Octa, which immortal like the fiends them- admirer phase. The interac- performers. It is gratifying to as he urges the characters to for its fuzzy, blue-and-red selves.

Utilizing absurd situations and strong cast, ‘30 Rock’ still the sitcom to beat invents the Pontiac Aztec. 30 ROCK For most people, a sitcom is a sitcom is a Tufts Department of Drama and Dance presents continued from page 5 sitcom. And while all are, theoretically, cre- shows had similar plots and similar ated equal, some are more equal than others names, there was a clear victor by mid — and “30 Rock” is most equal of all. season. Now, four seasons later, few At this point, viewers aren’t going to remember “Studio 60,” while “30 Rock” watch “30 Rock” to see how Jack Donaghy AUDITIONS FOR has three Emmy Awards under its belt deals with the economic downfall in rela- -—and for good reason. tion to his beloved corporation, NBC At this point TV viewers can be split Universal owner General Electric (a part into two camps: those who swear by of the show that is always threatening “30 Rock,” and those who have never to break the fourth wall and occasion- HEDDA GABLER seen an episode. “30 Rock,” which airs at ally comes dangerously close to being too 9:30 p.m. is one of the anchors of NBC’s metatextual for its own good). Now they By Henrik Ibsen Thursday night lineup. tune in simply because Jack Donaghy Directed by Sheriden Thomas The season’s opener doesn’t quite have makes funny faces and says ridiculous a clearly defined A-plot and B-plot, as is things. Four seasons in, each “30 Rock” the case with most great “30 Rock” epi- episode is still a shining altar to Alec sodes. Rather, it has a handful of plots, Baldwin who, while not a commonly rec- all of which are knee-slappers. In one, Liz ognized comedic actor before his turn as Auditions: Lemon (Tina Fey) and Pete Hornberger Donaghy, is utterly hilarious. (Scott Adsit) are charged with finding That’s how “30 Rock” works, after all. Sunday & Monday, November 1 & 2 new talent for their show, “TGS,” by boss It’s a conventional sitcom that excels at Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin). As they the sitcom game by taking the conven- search for ways to make more money, tional sitcom devices and turning them Callbacks: Jack looks for a way to save money by cut- on their heads. ting the pages’ overtime, only to incur the Along with Baldwin, everyone who Tuesday, November 3 adorable wrath of Kenneth Ellen Parcell appears on “30 Rock” — with the excep- (Jack McBrayer), who starts a strike. tion of Jane Krakowski as Jenna Maroney, While everyone else struggles with the who’s either terrible or amazing — is at All audition info and sign up times is deficit, Tracy Jordan (Tracy Morgan) tries the top of their game. There’s an old say- to reconnect with ordinary people — “his ing that claims life’s only two constants posted on the callboard in the people” — from whom he’s become alien- are death and taxes, but at this point it ated because of his extreme wealth. wouldn’t be an overstatement (well, not Balch Arena Theater lobby, In the second episode, comedic situa- a huge overstatement) to add “any given tions play out successfully as usual. One episode of ‘30 Rock’ being laugh-out-loud Aidekman Arts Center. highlight to look out for is the reap- funny” to that list. pearance of Devon Banks (Will Arnett), It’s good that more network television Questions? contact Balch Arena Theater constant nemesis to Jack Donaghy, now shows aren’t performing at the level that working as a government man handing “30 Rock” is, or people would have much Box Office at X7-3493. out bailouts. less time to actually get things done. If But the story isn’t the central draw every primetime show was this good, of “30 Rock.” Instead, it gathers steam everyone would lose a good three hours from its various absurdities and throw- of productivity a night. America — nay, away situations. A reference to Michael the world — simply could not have that. Jackson’s “Thriller” video elicits a “Too God saves TV audiences by allowing soon!” from Tracy Jordan. A research only one “30 Rock,” and NBC blesses and development team out to reinvent audiences, each and every Thursday, with the microwave for Donaghy accidentally another episode. 8 THE TUFTS DAILY ARTS & LIVING Monday, October 26, 2009 Thes One and Double K stick to their L.A. roots in ‘Carried Away’

STAIRS continued from page 5 hip-hop album. The track “Much Too Much” features social commentary on both the state of hip-hop culture and the band itself. The late ’90s and earlier part of this decade have seen what many would call the death of hip-hop as artists have begun to shy away from the classic skills of MCing, DJing and break danc- ing. While they don’t dance (though their attempt in the video for “Trippin’ at the Disco” is good for a laugh), Thes One and Double K produce every track on their album and do all of their scratching with real vinyl. The rhyming takes a somber note in reference to the gang wars that erupt- ed in the mid ’90s during the height of gangster rap’s popularity. In one line Thes One declares, “Too many of my rap heroes are dead ... moment of silence, too many drugs, gangbangin’ and violence.” Through these verses, PUTS tries to urge others to stop putting so much impor- tance on ego, money and revenge.

Members Thes One and Double K have always been known for their creative, MYSPACE.COM vintage-sounding, laid-back He was lookin’ kind of dumb with his finger and his thumb in the shape of an ‘L’ and not on his forehead. production style, which The two rappers have an uncanny abil- bershop barbecue party, Double K’s line are “80 Blocks from Silverlake,” “Step Off” blends perfectly with the ity to convey vivid descriptions of their goes “Everybody’s celebrating ‘cause the and “Carried Away.” rhythm of their rhymes and everyday lives through song and never Lakers just won/ Another reason for the Fans of People Under the Stairs will hesitate to include embarrassing but tough guys to put away their guns.” These be pleased with the production on this their general message: Make humanizing details. lyrics are a good example of the duo’s album, as it is reminiscent of the classic On the tracks “Down in LA” and “80 positive message and concern with the album “O.S.T.” (2002). After 12 years and and love music for music’s Blocks from Silverlake,” the rappers use state of their community. seven albums, the LA-based duo seems sake. this colloquial, revealing style to talk In addition to these lexical skills, Thes to be performing and recording its best about their lives in — which One and Double K are able to create music yet. The album “Carried Away,” has include average moments like barbe- beats that blend perfectly with their sub- everything: inventive rhymes, a positive Both members hit an introspective cues and hanging out with friends. Thes ject matter and flow patterns. They often and honest message and well-produced note during the song, pointing out per- One says, “Another beautiful day in LA/ include horns, piano and bass — as well beats that complement the vocals. This is sonal flaws and idiosyncrasies. Double K I already smell the charcoal/ The awful as old-school R&B riffs with bells and an important album for the preservation remarks, “Ohhh, I just fell off the stage/ hangover from last night’s already a mem- hand claps. Heavily reverberated voices of real hip-hop. For fans of the band, the Tried to crip walk to ‘Acid Raindrops’/ ory/ I walk in the Busy Bee all the homies sing simple chords in the background of genre or just good music, this album is a Too much booze and too much to lose.” remember me.” Referring to a local bar- many tracks. Some of the best examples must-have.

Committee on Student Life (CSL) is now accepting nominations for the… 2010 WENDELL PHILLIPS AWARD

The Wendell Phillips Memorial Scholarship is one of two prize scholarships (the other being assigned to Harvard University), which were established in 1896 by the Wendell Phillips Memorial Fund Association in honor of Boston’s great preacher and orator. The award is given annually to the junior or senior who has best demonstrated both marked ability as a speaker and a high sense of public responsibility. The recipient of the award receives a cash prize and traditionally is selected as the only student speaker at the Baccalaureate Ceremony in May. Nominees will be invited to apply and following a throughout review of finalists, the Committee on Student Life will select this year’s recipient in March 2010. . To nominate student(s) go to Office for Campus Life Website at ocl.tufts.edu Click on Wendell Phillips Award Nominations Use “Wendell Phillips” as Account/Username. Nomination Deadline: November 2, 2009, 5:00 pm Nominated students must be a current Senior or Junior. Students may nominate themselves or other students.

For further information contact Joseph Golia, Director Office for Campus Life at [email protected] or x73212 Monday, October 26, 2009 THE TUFTS DAILY ARTS & LIVING 9

presents South Asia: Five Puzzles on Democracy and Development with Hossain Zillur Rahman 2009 IGL INSPIRE Fellow

Dr. Hossain Zillur Rahman was appointed Advisor (cabinet minister) in charge of the Ministries of Commerce and Education to the Care- taker Government of Bangladesh in January 2008, which he contin- ued until January 2009. During his tenure, he was entrusted with the lead role in the political negotiations, which saw the successful return of the country to electoral democracy.

An eminent economist and social thinker, Dr. Rahman was a leading researcher at the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies at Dhaka between 1977 and 2000. He initiated and led the interna- tionally renowned Analysis of Poverty Trends Project at the Institute and is the author of Rethinking Rural Poverty.

In 1996, Dr. Rahman founded the Power and Participation Research Centre (PPRC), a Dhaka-based think tank and has been its Executive Chairman since 2000. At PPRC, Dr. Rahman initiated major new re- search programs on governance and education and is the author of Unbundling Governance.

Between 2002 and 2006, Dr. Rahman was the Lead Consultant for the Government of Bangladesh in preparing its strategy of acceler- ated poverty reduction. During this period, Dr. Rahman was also appointed to the SAARC Poverty Commission (ISACPA) and was the lead drafter of Our Future, Our Responsibility: Road-Map for a Poverty-Free South Asia.

Dr. Rahman was the lead editor for finalizing the National Plan ofAction (NPA II) on primary education for the Ministry of Primary and Mass Education. He is a resource person to the National Defence College. Dr. Rahman has been a consultant to many international agencies including the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, Danida, Sida, Swiss Development Cooperation, DFID. TONIGHT, October 26, 8:00pm, Alumnae Lounge

Part of th EPIIC 2009-10 theme: South Asia: Conflict, Culture, Complexity and Change For more information: x73314 or www.tuftsgloballeadership.org 10 THE TUFTS DAILY EDITORIAL | LETTERS Monday, October 26, 2009

EDITORIAL THE TUFTS DAILY GIOVANNI J.B. RUSSONELLO Medical amnesty crucial for students’ safety Editor-in-Chief Tufts’ new alcohol policy sparked judicial consequences. Termed “medi- receives medical care, but also that EDITORIAL an immediate reaction across campus. cal amnesty” or a “Good Samaritan” the issue is addressed through coun- Naomi Bryant Managing Editors Some lamented how it would impact policy, this strategy is targeted at pro- seling, allowing an opportunity for David Heck their Saturday night activities, while tecting students by eliminating the education and also for the counselor Alexandra Bogus Executive News Editor others were quick to point out its fear of punishment that may prevent to assess the individual and look for dangerous implications for students them from calling for help when it is symptoms of greater issues regarding Nina Ford News Editors in need of medical attention due to needed. While some administrators alcohol or drug abuse. Tessa Gellerson Ben Gittleson alcohol consumption. Still others, feel that a policy of medical amnesty Medical amnesty also takes the Christy McCuaig most notably Tufts Community Union would unfairly distinguish between burden of caring for and assessing Matt Repka (TCU) President Brandon Rattiner, those students who consume to the the state of a drunken student off Ellen Kan Assistant News Editors Harrison Jacobs attacked the university’s decision to point of endangering their lives and the shoulders of medically unquali- Katherine Sawyer implement the policy without con- those who don’t, the first priority fied friends and classmates whose Saumya Vaishampayan sulting the student body or its leaders. should be the safety of students rather judgment, correct or otherwise, Robin Carol Executive Features Editor Now, however, the debate is mov- than equal penalization for all. could potentially mean the difference ing beyond fault-finding and finger- At many other schools around between life and death. Marissa Carberry Features Editors pointing into the realm of solutions. the Boston area, medical amnesty Along with medical amnesty, the Meredith Hassett Alison Lisnow TCU Senate has submitted a plan to is far from the no-strings-attached Senate’s proposal includes a “social Emily Maretsky the newly formed Alcohol Task Force approach to alcohol violations that norms marketing campaign,” which Kerianne Okie enumerating steps to both lower the administrators seem to be trying to will attempt to change the way stu- Romy Oltuski Christina Pappas amount of alcohol consumption on avoid. To gain medical amnesty the dents view alcohol and alcohol con- Charlotte Steinway campus and address the issue of stu- student seeking medical attention sumption. While changing the behav- Julia Zinberg dents binge drinking to the point of must first agree to go to a follow-up ior and drinking habits of the student Sarah Korones Assistant Features Editors Carter Rogers needing medical care. alcohol counseling session, and multi- body as a whole may be a long way off, Part of the proposal mirrors poli- instance offenders are often sub- the Daily believes medical amnesty Jessica Bal Executive Arts Editor cies in existence at many other major ject to much different consequences would be a step in the right direction, Emma Bushnell Arts Editors universities which allow students than first-time offenders. Such poli- clearing the haze of fear that could so Mitchell Geller whose lives are at risk due to over cies combine safety, education and easily lead a student to decide that Adam Kulewicz consumption of alcohol to call for information. They not only ensure necessary medical attention can be Catherine Scott Josh Zeidel medical assistance without fear of that, first and foremost, the student bypassed. Charissa Ng Assistant Arts Editors Benjamin Phelps

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BY BRANDON RATTINER the goal needs to be behavior change — a dra- policy on its own; it was pushed by a student habits and other relevant information. Then, matic shift in the culture of drinking. Overly body that has been having a large number a giant media blitz would expose students’ As the debate around alcohol consump- punitive measures or unrealistic campaigns of serious alcohol issues. It’s imperative to common misperceptions in an attempt to tion and policy continues here at Tufts, it will only change the way drinking occurs on remember that the administration is cracking have students re-examine their own habits. is essential that the agenda, strategies and campus, such as pushing it off-campus or down for a reason; it wants to make sure stu- Social norms marketing campaigns have been desired outcomes of the Tufts Community making it more secretive. A good alcohol poli- dents are safe. Similarly, the reason the TCU used in over 100 schools in the past decade, Union (TCU) Senate remain transparent to cy does not try to put a Senate is devot- with all of them reporting major declines in the student body. Transparency is needed to punitive band-aid on a ing so much time alcohol over-consumption. ensure that all students at Tufts feel confident broken arm; it actually to the creation of a Second, the Senate will encourage the that the Senate is representing their best encourages students new policy is to also administration to adopt a harm-reduction interests and are comfortable contacting the to re-examine their make sure that stu- policy, specifically grounded in medical Senate with their own opinions. With that in own habits and moti- dents stay safe. This amnesty. Studies show that students are less mind, the aim of this op-ed is to highlight the vate positive behavior puts the burden on likely to seek help when there is a possibil- basic plan that the Senate, and specifically change. us, the students. We ity of punishment, and because students will the Administration and Policy Committee, need to remember continue to drink and make mistakes while has developed to ensure Tufts’ new direction 4. A good alcohol that when one of us they are growing, it is imperative that the on alcohol is both fair and effective. policy ought to reflect gets out of control, it school’s policies encourage safe behavior This piece will begin by discussing the ele- the actual mindset can affect the entire after the initial mistake of drinking too much ments that any good alcohol strategy ought and circumstances student body. Again, occurs. For instance, if a student were to call to tackle and will then move into describing a students face. no policy can solve Tufts Emergency Medical Services (TEMS) for Tufts-specific policy aimed at addressing those Alcohol training, everything, and we a friend that is too sick, neither would get in elements. It is important to note that none of health classes and other all need to show that trouble so long as the student who got TEMS’d this will be immediately turned into policy prevention techniques we are committed to agrees to go to an individual alcohol counsel- — it is critical that the Senate continues to can only do so much. acting safe as well. ing appointment (repeat offenders would be work through the Alcohol Task Force, Alcohol In numerous studies handled differently). This one example of a Steering Committee and student body at large attempting to figure The Senate medical-amnesty approach shows how safe to ensure that the final plan represents the out why or how stu- Strategy behavior could be encouraged post-incident best option for all relevant parties. dents curb their drink- With all of this and also has a behavior change component The following are five basic elements ing, the vast majority of in mind, the Senate much more likely to work than punitive mea- that any alcohol strategy ought to concen- students believe they has developed a sures. This model works, too. Over 80 schools trate on: simply need to grow two-tier strategy have adopted this approach nationally, and at out of alcohol — that that it will lobby for schools like Dartmouth College, serious drink- 1. A good alcohol policy keeps every- it’s just a maturation in the Alcohol Task ing incidents have halved while calls for help one safe. thing. Students argued Force and in the have tripled. The increase in calls is primarily A reduction in severe incidents, alcohol that they needed a few Alcohol Steering due to a new atmosphere, where being overly abuse and unsafe behavior is the bottom line years to experiment Committee. safe and cautious is the new social norm. for all alcohol policy. and get things out of However, it is Third, instead of disciplinary punish- their system, and that imperative to note ments, the medical-amnesty approach 2. A good alcohol policy must not pun- once they started grow- that this plan is focuses on one-on-one counseling programs. ish the entire collective for the actions of a ing up, they just grew always susceptible After an incident, individuals will enter into select, fringe group of people. out of extreme binge to being changed. a Brief Alcohol Screening and Intervention If consumed responsibly, alcohol can be a drinking. How can this If you have any for College Students (BASICS) counseling social benefit -- and the majority of our stu- trend be reconciled qualms with what program at Health Service. BASICS uses per- dents drink alcohol responsibly. Thus, when with the need for an is outlined here, sonalized counseling appointments to elicit discussing the greater climate on campus, alcohol policy? Easy. If any suggestions behavior change and is credited to be one of it is absolutely critical not to lose sight of a student just needs to or improvements the most successful short-term rehabilitation the majority of students who do behave. A grow, a good alcohol to the plan, please programs in the country. good alcohol policy does not target everyone; policy does two things: contact a senator. The TCU Senate has conducted a tremen- rather, it focuses on the extreme minority of It helps provide infor- Also, the Facebook. dous amount of research to support these students that believe drinking in excess is mation that allows com group “Tufts two phases, and in fact, the plans are more appropriate behavior. Changing the behav- students to grow out Forum on Alcohol intricate than this space allows explanation ior of those students must be the priority of alcohol faster, and it Policy” is a great for. Again, it is important for you to know because punishing everyone is more than provides security nets way to be heard. that these basic plans are subject to change unfair — it’s an unwise policy. Marginalizing for the occasions when The entire point of with proper input from the student body. the drinking of students who already behave students make poor this op-ed is to get The Senate wants you to know that we are will not solve the over-consumption prob- choices during their student feedback working hard for you. We are continuing to lem, especially if it does not deter the extreme growing-up process. A on the direction push the administration toward the adoption minority that does overindulge. policy that does these DESIGN BY EMILY COHANE-MANN the Senate plans to of a realistic and fair policy, one which does two things, actively in line with the student take, so your individual feedback would be not aggressively intrude in your social life 3. Behavior change ought to be the under- experience, is much more likely to influence much appreciated. while also making sure it prompts behavior lying goal of any good alcohol policy. behavior change. First, the Senate believes that a thorough change. Thank you for reading and please The over-consumption of alcohol is not a social norms marketing campaign will high- remember to contact the TCU Senate if you surface-level concern at college; it is rooted in 5. No policy can ever do it all, and students light information that allows students to make have anything you want to be heard. We are deeper social norms and intertwined with the need to remember that we must behave better choices and grow more quickly. A social here to help. very essence of collegiate social life. Right or ourselves. norms marketing campaign is a standard mar- wrong, for better or for worse, there is a contin- Freshmen, seniors, senators ... everyone keting campaign aimed at correcting social gency of people who believe that alcohol bing- has made mistakes. However, it is critical to misperceptions. In this case, the campaign Brandon Rattiner is a senior majoring in ing and college are inseparable. Thus, when remember that we must improve. The admin- would conduct a very detailed summary of political science and philosophy. He is the crafting a policy to address the larger issue, istration didn’t come to re-examine alcohol Tufts’ drinking habits, perceptions of drinking current president of the TCU Senate.

FROM THE PUBLIC EDITOR Clubbed to death: The rise of boutique publications

BY DUNCAN PICKARD designers, chefs, human rights and health activists, ment with the Daily to publish the Tufts Financial Democrats, nonpartisans, wanderlusts and the lite- Review. TFG took advantage of the Daily’s established Whenever I see a Tufts tour guide in the Mayer rati. Nearly all cost at least $4,000 yearly, while the readership and production schedule, halving its work Campus Center, perched on the stairs above a pack Observer’s budget weighs in at over $35,000. and at least doubling its impact. I would love to read of prospective Jumbos, saying how easy it is to start a When will the mountains of unread paper in the a regular fashion column in the Observer, complete new group, I feel like I’m watching a wolf lead a pack campus center and the dining halls be high enough to with full-color glossy photographs. of sheep into her den. The incoming freshmen, baited, prove we have a publishing problem? Another new resource is the Tufts Roundtable online, can’t wait to put “founder” on their resume. That’s why The sustainability of boutique publications is a a campus blog portal. Bred from a written publication, we now have over 150 student groups, each trying to national problem. The digital age of media has left the Roundtable hopes to make blogging a feature of meet once a week. magazines and newspapers across the country to pon- this campus by recruiting bloggers and providing all We are being clubbed to death. No one can possibly der creative solutions to their decreasing profitability. the needed structural support. The Roundtable is a take advantage of what this campus has to offer, and Fortunately for many campus publications, advertis- wonderful forum to explore new media with online resources are spreading so thin that the $1.4 million ing revenue is not a concern. comments, video, photography and audio in a way student activities fund is nearly depleated. Here’s a suggestion for Tufts magazine entrepre- that is simply not possible in print. Print media groups place the largest strain on neurs: If one goal of campus media is to prepare I challenge budding publications, and even existing campus resources. They require the most specialized future journalists, why not start now to think about ones, to think more creatively about how they can col- equipment, the most money in publishing costs and using new media to express your ideas, both to train laborate with established editorial boards and work to the largest staffs for layout, writing, photography, your mind and to get practical training beyond the transition online. Challenge yourself, be more forward editing, advertising and distribution. And audiences written word? thinking and reduce the strain on campus resources thin as the number of publications grows, diminishing Also, if you’re interested in seeing your publication and readership. the justification for funding these groups so robustly outlive your own passion and drive, why not approach in the first place. established editorial boards at the Daily, Observer, Every campus needs its media staples for daily cov- Primary Source or elsewhere to see if you can fold Duncan Pickard is a senior majoring in history. He is erage, in-depth weekly comments, political coverage your idea into their regular output? the Public Editor of the Media Advocacy Board and his and some specialty groups. But the past three years The Tufts Financial Group (TFG) has followed this opinions are strictly his own. He can be reached at tuft- have seen the addition of at least seven new publi- model exactly and with great success. Instead of [email protected] or through his blog at www. cations: journals for intellectual thinkers, fashion founding a new journal, it worked out an arrange- tuftsroundtable.org/publiceditor.

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WOMEN’S SOCCER great game.” not be taking its opponent lightly, continued from page 20 Minnehan recorded 12 saves on the knowing that a win will secure it the send seniors off “We didn’t really change anything as day, her highest total of the season, to fourth spot in the conference and a far as preparation goes,” Hardy said. help the Jumbos hold the Ephs to their chance to host a first round NESCAC on high note “We tried to focus on ourselves and lowest goal total of the season. With that Tournament game. The Jumbos might not make any changes just because we result, and the way the Jumbos played have to do it without their leading MENS SOCCER were playing the supposed No. 1 team earlier in the season versus Amherst goal scorer, however, as Hardy suf- continued from page 19 in the country.” and Middlebury, the team is excited to fered a hamstring injury at the end of Andrew Graham split time in goal for The Jumbos did just that in the first for the potential to matchup with a top Saturday’s game that leaves her status Williams and neither made a save. half, keeping the best offense in the NESCAC opponent again. As of now, the in doubt. “I think that if we get a lead and NESCAC in check and getting their Jumbos are fourth in the conference, “I pulled my hamstring, but I think we play to win instead of playing not fair share of offensive opportunities, setting up a potential rematch with I should be fine,” Hardy said. “It hap- to lose, we have a better shot,” Poon while coping with a driving rain that the Ephs if they get by their first-round pened the last five minutes of the said. “We didn’t have many offensive made the field slick. The half was opponent in the NESCAC tournament game. I’m hopefully going to take a chances in the second half and that left basically even, though Williams led in that begins Nov. 1. break Monday and Tuesday, practice us stuck in a defensive position.” shots by a 10-6 margin. Wednesday and play Friday.” “We played well in the first half, and “I think they definitely felt more The Jumbos on the whole are feeling we were taking it to them for most of threatened than they have all season,” “We tried to focus on our- as positive as a team could be coming the time in the second half, but we just Hardy said. “From the very beginning selves and not make any off of what most would look at as a took our foot off the pedal so to speak,” you could tell they were a bit uneasy crushing defeat. The goal now is to keep sophomore Stratos Saropoulos added. with the way it was going because it changes just because we up the team’s strong play and head into “They just finished on their chances, was pretty much back and forth the were playing the supposed NESCACs on the heels of a victory. and we missed ours.” entire first half.” “I don’t know if you would have The second half was a different No. 1 team in the country.” known if we lost that game because “The most important thing story, at least statistically. The Ephs even though we lost and people were had a 17-4 advantage on shots in the Whitney Hardy upset, we were really happy that we in terms of the spirit of our final 45 minutes and had their chanc- senior co-captain played the way we were capable,” es, hitting the post on one opportu- Minnehan said. “We know how we team is that we want to win, nity and having a good look stopped look and feel when we play our best especially to send our seniors by a Jumbos defender. But despite the “I think it makes us more excited game, so when you know you put it all gap in shot total, the Jumbos still were to play any of them again because out there and played the best soccer off playing well. I think we’ve in the game until the final minutes. we know we can beat them and when you can play, it feels really good.” proven that we can play with “I don’t know what happened in the games are that close it can go either “We are peaking at the right moment second half,” Minnehan said. “I think way,” Minnehan said. “I think that is right now,” she continued. “I think we the best, and if we play to our it seemed like the shots were over- what we come away with. We are so have had to overcome some injuries whelmingly different, but it wasn’t excited to get a chance to play them and some tough losses, but if we can potential, there’s no reason like either side dominated. I was actu- again because we could probably play get through that we can get through we can’t beat Bowdoin.” ally pretty surprised to know how them in the playoffs if we get that far.” anything and I think going into the many more shots they got because However, the Jumbos will first have playoffs we are so excited.” Stratos Saropoulos our defense was shutting them down to take care of business versus the sophomore every time they came down the field, Bowdoin Polar Bears, currently 7-6 David Heck contributed reporting to this which was so good to see. They had a and 3-5 in the NESCAC. Tufts will article. Still, hope is a common thread among SCHEDULE | Oct. 26 - Nov. 1 the Jumbos. Citing the obvious difficul- ties presented by the rain and the inex- perience of several players, the Jumbos MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN know the game was not played to their full potential. “We had five JV guys pulled up, and Football Amherst 1:00 p.m. we still challenged one of the best teams in the country,” Saropoulos said. “Our back four, with Jesse and [freshman] at Bowdoin NESCAC Field Hockey 5:00 p.m. Tournament Mike Walker in his second varsity game, tba haven’t had as much playing time, and they did a really good job. And with the conditions it was good that we were tak- NESCAC Men’s Soccer at Bowdoin Tournament ing chances offensively.” 3:00 p.m. tba On Friday, the Jumbos will see their final opportunity for a NESCAC win against sixth-place Bowdoin, which NESCAC is 9-3-1 overall and 4-3-1 conference Women’s at Bowdoin Tournament Soccer 3:00 p.m. tba record. Consistency will be the biggest factor as Tufts tries to send off the class of 2010 on a high note. The Jumbos at Smith at Hall of Fame vs. Trinity at Amherst will have to sustain their offensive Volleyball 5:00 p.m. Tournament (at Amherst) 11:00 a.m. tba 8:00 p.m. intensity for the full 90 minutes while preventing defensive breakdowns like Saturday’s brief unraveling. NESCAC “The most important thing in terms Cross Country Championship of the spirit of our team is that we want 1:00 p.m. to win, especially to send our seniors off playing well,” Saropoulos said. “I think

JumboCast Football we’ve proven that we can play with the best, and if we play to our potential, there’s

no reason we can’t beat Bowdoin.”

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Field Hockey Women's Soccer Men's Soccer Volleyball Football NCAA Div. III Field Hockey (12-1, 7-1 NESCAC) (7-5-1, 4-3-1 NESCAC) (2-9-2, 0-7-1 NESCAC) (25-2, 7-1 NESCAC) (2-3, 2-3 NESCAC) (Oct. 20, 2009) OVERALL NESCAC OVERALL NESCAC OVERALL NESCAC OVERALL NESCAC W L PF PA Points (First-place votes) W L W L T W L T W L W L W L T W L T W L T Amherst 5 0 100 47 Tufts 7 1 25 2 1. Messiah, 972 (44) Trinity 8 0 13 0 0 Williams 8 0 0 13 0 0 Wesleyan 5 0 3 9 0 4 Trinity 5 0 154 77 Conn. Coll. 7 2 19 5 2. Salisbury, 901 (1) Tufts 7 1 12 1 0 Amherst 7 1 0 11 2 0 Williams 6 1 1 11 1 1 Williams 4 1 142 86 Amherst 6 2 19 5 3. Ursinus, 856 (1) Amherst 5 3 10 3 0 Middlebury 7 1 0 9 1 2 Amherst 5 2 1 9 2 1 Bowdoin 2 3 136 125 Middlebury 5 2 18 4 4. Trinity College, 821 (2) Middlebury 5 3 10 3 0 4 3 1 7 5 1 Trinity 5 2 1 10 2 1 Colby 2 3 64 104 Tufts Williams 5 2 15 8 5. Tufts, 761 0 Middlebury 2 3 145 125 Williams 5 3 5 8 Trinity 3 3 2 5 4 3 Conn. Coll. 5 3 0 8 3 1 Bowdoin 4 4 18 9 Tufts 2 3 53 76 6. SUNY Cortland, 720 (1) Bowdoin 4 4 9 4 0 Bowdoin 3 5 0 7 6 0 Bowdoin 4 3 1 9 3 1 Trinity 4 4 11 8 Wesleyan 2 3 62 88 7. Lebanon Valley, 675 Conn. Coll. 3 5 4 8 0 Wesleyan 3 5 0 7 5 1 Middlebury 3 3 2 7 4 2 Wesleyan 4 5 12 12 Hamilton 1 4 53 110 8. Rowan, 562 Wesleyan 2 6 7 6 0 2 5 1 6 6 1 Colby 1 6 1 4 7 2 Bates 1 6 15 7 Colby Bates 0 5 66 137 9. Lynchburg, 548 Colby 1 7 5 8 0 1 7 0 4 8 1 Bates 0 7 1 3 8 2 Colby 0 7 7 16 Bates 10. Middlebury, 485 Bates 0 8 1 10 0 Conn. Coll. 0 8 0 4 9 0 Tufts 0 7 1 2 9 2 Hamilton 0 8 5 26

G A Pts Offensive Kills SA Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD N.E. Div. III Volleyball G A Pts G A Pts (Oct. 18, 2009) Blumenthal 2 1 5 C. Updike 284 21 P. Bailey 75 254 3.4 1 T. Brown 16 9 41 W. Hardy 7 0 14 2.3 2 0 4 D.Joyce-Mendive 257 0 D. Ferguson 39 88 0 A. Russo 11 4 26 C. Cadigan 3 4 10 B. Duker McManama 39 36 0.9 0 D. Schoening 1 1 3 B. Helgeson 204 15 1. Tufts M. Kelly 8 5 21 A. Michael 3 0 6 L. Nicholas 94 1 M. Burke 6 3 15 S. Nolet 2 1 5 S. Saropoulos 1 1 3 Passing Pct. Yds TD INT 2. Williams 2 E. Lokken 77 10 M. Scholtes 4 1 9 A. Maxwell 2 1 5 R. Coleman 1 0 B. Neff 51 13 McManama 46.3 608 4 2 3. UMASS Boston L. Griffith 3 3 9 B. Morgan 1 0 2 F. Silva 1 0 2 K. Ellefsen 34 0 4. Springfield J. Perkins 2 4 8 F. Gamal 0 2 2 A. Lach 1 0 2 Receiving No. Yds Avg. TD 5. MIT T. Guttadauro 3 1 7 L. O’Connor 0 2 2 K. Maxham 1 0 2 Defensive B Digs P. Bailey 16 249 15.6 2 B. Mahler 9 94 10.4 0 6. Conn. College K. Eaton 2 0 4 J. Love-Nichols 0 1 1 N. Muakkassa 0 1 1 A. Kuan 0 362 C. Updike 13 182 7. Brandeis B. Helgeson 31 181 Defense Tack INT Sack 8. Coast Guard Goalkeeping Goalkeeping GA S S% Goalkeeping GA S S% GA S S% D. Feiger 25 179 T. Tassinari 53 0 0 9. Middlebury M. Zak 5 25 .833 K. Minnehan 8 54 .871 P. Tonelli 23 57 .712 M. Murray 42 0 1 N. Shrodes 3 106 10. Amherst K. Hyder 2 10 .833 A. Bernstein 0 8 1.00 K. Engelking 1 97 A. Perry 35 0 1 18 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS Monday, October 26, 2009

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MEN’S SOCCER DAVID HECK | THE SAUCE Joe vs. Joe n the past week, I’ve heard a lot about how Joe Girardi has done his best to blow the ALCS for the Yankees. I’ve Iheard about his so-called catastrophic mistakes (more on those later), and a number of fellow Yankees fans have talk- ed to me about how they miss the days of Joe Torre. There’s almost nothing that bothers me more than people harking back to the days of Torre. I love the guy, don’t get me wrong, but people talk about him as if he was the sole reason that the Yankees had any success in the ’90s. So let’s take a look at this right now and put all the chatter to rest. Joe Girardi ver- sus Joe Torre: Who is the better manager? Torre has a career managerial record of 2,246-1,915. His teams have made the playoffs the last 14 consecutive seasons, and 12 of those 14 squads finished first in their division. Oh, and he’s got four World Series rings — I suppose that’s worth mentioning. Girardi, on the other hand, has a record of 270-216. This year is the first time in three seasons that he’s managed his way to the playoffs and the other two years, his teams finished third and fourth, respectively, in their divisions. ANDREW MORGENTHALER/TUFTS DAILY So is there really a question here? It Sophomore Matt Blumenthal assisted on the first goal of the game, but Tufts could not hold the lead en route to a 3-1 loss. seems pretty clear that Torre is far and away the more accomplished manager. But while that much is unquestionable, Tufts falls to Williams after surrendering Girardi is still the guy that I’d rather have at the helm of my team. The two Joes represent two very dif- three unanswered goals in seven minutes ferent managerial styles. Torre has been known as a guy who can manage per- BY CLAIRE KEMP both teams on both sides of the ball. the dagger.” sonalities — certainly something that Contributing Writer Tufts, playing with the one goal lead, Tufts had taken the lead early in worked in his favor in his days with the stayed strong 20 minutes into the sec- the game after taking advantage of Yankees — but in terms of game manage- For a moment, it looked like the ond half until defensive tragedy struck. its only shot on goal of the day in the ment, he’s old school; he makes decisions men’s soccer team was on the verge of The Eph offense, possibly getting com- 19th minute of play. Williams first-year based on instinct and feel. a monumental upset that would have fortable in the rain late in the game, goalkeeper Than Finan let a simple But feel doesn’t exactly cut it these tied the score on a one-timed shot by pop-up slip through his soaked gloves days. This is an age of statistics, saber- MEN’S SOCCER senior forward Perre Meloty-Kapella at and freshman Kevin Maxham, called metrics and probabilities. It’s an age of (2-9-2, 0-7-1 NESCAC) 64:40 off a bending end-line pass from up from the junior varsity squad earli- deep examination and analysis. Williamstown, Mass., Saturday junior forward Gaston Kelly. er in the season, pounced on the error Joe Girardi’s not perfect, but he under- Only 47 seconds later, junior mid- and recorded his first collegiate goal stands this much. He knows the ben- fielder Colin Ainsworth connected with off a quick assist from sophomore efits of playing lefty-righty matchups, he Tufts 1 0 — 1 junior forward Charles Romero, who attacker Matt Blumenthal. appreciates the value of on-base percent- Williams 0 3 — 3 made his mark on a disorganized Jumbo The Jumbos would carry the lead age and not making outs (it sounds obvi- defense to take the lead. The hope for a into the second half after facing four- ous, but plenty of managers have trouble marked its first NESCAC victory and Jumbo recovery was all but lost with a teen misfires from the Eph attack, comprehending that simple concept), possibly salvage what has largely been third Eph goal coming from sophomore which was seemingly rattled by the and he’s not afraid to be aggressive when a lost season. But in the span of seven midfielder Nick Pugliese off a heel pass weather conditions. Tufts’ senior goal- the win is there for the taking. minutes, those dreams were dashed from Romero just six minutes later. ie Pat Tonelli only had to make three Sometimes this outlook makes Girardi by a barrage of goals from the nation- “It looked like we were going to saves in the first frame, compared to micromanage a bit too much. Substituting ally ranked No. 18 . win because we held them for a good seven in the second. DH Jerry Hairston for Johnny Damon in Clinging to a 1-0 lead in the 65th part of the second half, and then At the end of the game, the Jumbos the field (and thereby forcing the pitcher minute of play, Tufts surrendered three they just put in three goals,” sopho- left the field muddy and disappoint- into the batting order) in Game 3 was unanswered goals to the now 11-1-1 more defender Jesse Poon said. “It was ed. They tallied only five shots — all probably a move that no one else in base- (6-1-1 NESCAC) Williams Ephs to fall heartbreaking. It was just a 10 minute before halftime — and one corner, ball would have (or should have) made, 3-1. The loss drops the Jumbos to 2-9-2 span where we broke down defensive- while their opponents racked up 31 and pinch-running Freddy Guzman for overall, with a 0-7-1 conference record. ly. The first goal killed our momentum shots (13 on goal) and 10 corners. Alex Rodriguez in the ninth inning of Heavy rain water-logged Williams’ and with the second goal right after, Game 5 was indefensible. field and prevented clean play from we couldn’t get it back. The third was see MENS SOCCER, page 17 But those moves weren’t exactly disas- trous, series-altering mistakes. And most of Girardi’s bold decisions have been good ones — bringing in Mariano Rivera Athletes of the Week with the game on the line, even when it’s not the ninth; pitching CC Sabathia on DENA FEIGER, VOLLEYBALL three days’ rest; pinch-hitting for Jose In this past weekend’s Hall of Fame Invitational at Smith College, senior co-captain Dena Feiger made Molina as early as the fifth inning. her mark. The 25-2 women’s volleyball team earned a first place finish, and Feiger won the title of Compare these with Joe Torre’s blun- Tournament MVP along the way. ders in the NLCS: starting 21-year-old On Saturday, the NESCAC-leading Tufts squad took on non-conference foe MIT in the semifinals, rookie Clayton Kershaw in Game 1 and sweeping the Engineers 3-0. Later that afternoon, the Jumbos butted heads with the Williams Ephs in leaving him in the game too long, result- the championship matchup. The battle was a rematch of the 2004 championship game, in which the ing in a Ryan Howard two-run double; Ephs took the title in a 3-0 blanking. But this time, the story was different. With 13 digs, 45 assists and inexplicably continuing to play Ronnie a service ace, Feiger was integral in the Jumbos’ straight-set victory. Belliard over superior hitter and defender Wrapping up their regular season schedule this weekend against NESCAC rivals Trinity and No. 3 Orlando Hudson at second base; pitch- Amherst, Feiger and the Jumbos will need to keep up their momentum to clinch the No. 1 seed going ing Vicente Padilla at all, let alone twice into the NESCAC Tournament. in five games (I know Padilla did well in Game 2, but you have to know when ANNIE WERMIEL/TUFTS DAILY you’ve caught lightning in a bottle). In Torre’s first 15 years as a manager, he made the playoffs only once, earning KEVIN MAXHAM, SOCCER him the nickname “Clueless Joe.” I’m not Tufts managed only one shot on goal in Saturday’s game against Williams, but freshman Kevin saying that all of his later success was Maxham made it count. due to circumstance, but a lot of it was. Playing through the rain on Saturday, Williams freshman goalkeeper Than Finan mishandled the Despite his accomplishments, Torre still slick ball in his own penalty box 18 minutes into the first half. Maxham, pulled up from the junior frequently demonstrates why he earned varsity squad earlier in the year, gave the Jumbos a 1-0 lead. It was the first goal of the first-year’s that nickname. collegiate career and the second goal contributed by a freshman this season. Furthermore, it marked Girardi’s never won anything as a the first time Tufts had led a NESCAC opponent this season, made all the more impressive by the manager, but he’s already proven that fact that it came against the Ephs, who are second in the conference. he’s far from clueless. And ultimately, The Jumbos carried the lead into the second half and were looking to capture their first there’s a reason only the latter Joe is NESCAC victory of the season. But starting in the 65th minute of play, Williams rolled off three going to be managing in the upcoming goals in under seven minutes to mark its comeback and seal its 11th victory of the year. World Series.

David Heck is a senior majoring in phi- losophy. He can be reached at David.Heck@ tufts.edu. 20 INSIDE Men’s Soccer 19 The Sauce 19 SSportsports Athletes of the Week 19 tuftsdaily.com

WOMEN’S SOCCER Late goal ends Tufts’ upset hopes over No. 1 Williams

BY ETHAN LANDY Daily Editorial Board

The Tufts women’s soccer team played down to the wire against anoth- er of the best teams in the NESCAC on

WOMEN’S SOCCER (7-5-1, 4-3-1 NESCAC) Williamstown, Mass., Saturday

Tufts 0 0 — 0 Williams 0 1 — 1

Saturday. And, just like earlier in the season, the Jumbos were left wonder- ing what might have been after los- ing 1-0 to the nationally ranked No. 1 Williams Ephs. The Jumbos were on the precipice of handing the undefeated Ephs (11-0-0) their first loss of the season, or at least their first tie. But at the end of the day, the Jumbos were left with another one goal loss to a nationally ranked confer- ence opponent, adding to two earlier defeats at now No. 20 Middlebury and home versus No. 11 Amherst. The game-winner came off the foot of Ephs senior tri-captain Brianna Wolfson with less than five minutes left to play. Fellow senior captain Sarah Walmsley crossed the ball from the right side that got behind Tufts senior goalkeeper Kate Minnehan, and Wolfson pounced on the loose ball and tapped it into an open net for her fourth goal of the season and the JOSH BERLINGER/TUFTS DAILY game’s only tally. Senior Kate Minnehan made 12 saves, but it wasn’t enough to hold off the undefeated Williams Ephs. “Well, you never like to make excuses, but the reffing was pretty suspect,” senior deserved, which was frustrating.” to Tufts 1-0 way back in 2006, and could stuck with the best team in Div. III for co-captain Whitney Hardy said. “The girl The goal ended the Jumbos’ upset make it three straight seasons without a almost the entire game, and gave the hit the ball with her hand and they didn’t hopes and continued the Ephs astound- loss versus Middlebury on Friday. Ephs a scare. call it. They definitely had their chances, ing regular season unbeaten streak at 42 The Jumbos, however, were encour- but the goal they scored was not really games. Williams is 41-0-1 since losing aged by their strong performance. Tufts see WOMEN’S SOCCER, page 17

FIELD HOCKEY FOOTBALL Jumbos cruise past Tufts’ off ense stalls in loss to Williams BY ALEX PREWITT second in the NESCAC, it has always have a good scheme, Ephs in 3-0 route Daily Editorial Board certainly been rough going late- and we thought they took it to ly. Just one week after averaging us pretty hard up front.” BY ROBIN CAROL Perkins, and it gave Tufts a For the Tufts football team, it 0.6 yards per carry in a 10-3 Williams junior Ryan Lupo, Daily Editorial Board lead it would not relinquish was just one of those days. home loss versus Trinity, Tufts who was named the NESCAC the rest of the afternoon. It put up 1.7 yards per attempt Offensive Player of the Week Rain may have drenched the was also the Jumbos’ fifth pen- FOOTBALL this weekend against the Ephs. last week, rushed for 100 yards field Saturday, but it couldn’t alty corner opportunity of the (2-3 NESCAC) In their three losses thus far, the as expected, but freshman back drown out the enthusiasm of game, as they took control of Williamstown, Mass., Saturday Jumbos have scored a combined Tom Wohlwender stepped up the contest from the get go. 13 points, and the team is cur- down the stretch for the Ephs,

FIELD HOCKEY “[Senior forward] Michelle rently tied for last in the confer- adding 56 yards and the game’s Tufts 0 0 7 0 — 7 (12-1, 7-1 NESCAC) Kelly had a really strong ence with an average 10.6 points final score. Williams’ senior Williams 3 14 0 13 — 30 Williamstown, Mass., Saturday insert, so I had plenty of time per game. Ephs freshman Chris punter Will Cronin also chipped at the top of the circle to take Cameron led the way on defense in to the effort with an aver- a shot from the top, and it With the opportunity to for his team with three tackles for age of 37.2 yards per punt, Tufts 1 2 — 3 went in the left corner of the beat a conference rival and a loss, including two sacks. good enough to be named the Williams 0 0 — 0 goal,” Perkins said. end a 14-game winless streak But it was ultimately the NESCAC Special Teams Player The goal was important not at Williams, the Jumbos were Williams offense which proved of the Week. the Tufts field hockey team only because it put Williams once again plagued by offen- to be the surprise, effectively Williams got on the board first after it took down Williams in in a hole but also because it sive struggles. Tufts was lim- controlling the clock on lengthy when senior Scott Sobolewski a 3-0 win. vindicated many of the team’s ited to just 135 total yards as it drives into Jumbos territory booted a 27-yard field goal in the “It was pouring,” coach drills from practice. lost its second straight game on and converting on seven of opening quarter, in which the Tina McDavitt said. “The “It felt great. We’ve been Saturday 30-7 . 17 third-down attempts in the Ephs controlled over 10 minutes weather was terrible. But we working a lot on corners this Though the Ephs scored all process. For a Tufts unit that, of clock time and held the Jumbos joke that we love playing in year, so it’s nice that we final- they needed when sophomore entering the week, was ranked offense to a trio of three-and-outs the rain, so we didn’t let the ly were able to capitalize on Matt Coyne plunged in from first in the conference in scor- and negative 10 total yards. weather bother us, and it it,” Perkins said. one yard out early in the second ing defense, the Ephs offense “Early on, we made a lot of really didn’t on Saturday.” In addition, the early goal quarter, host Williams contin- proved too much to handle as mental mistakes, and there’s a The Jumbos started off gave Tufts a chance to relax ued to pile on the points. The the game wore on. lot that we have to correct,” strong and refused to let up as and work together. Ephs also effectively stifled a “They played extremely well junior back Pat Bailey said. “It the game went on. Less than “Jess Perkins getting her stagnant Tufts offense in the and made plays, certainly more was a tough loss for us.” four minutes into the game, goal in the first half was really process, holding the Jumbos to than we did,” Tufts coach Bill From there, Williams and junior Jess Perkins got the good to put us up,” McDavitt just 78 yards through the air Samko said. “They’re always Coyne kicked into high gear, scoring started with a goal off added. “Once we were up we and 57 on the ground. well-coached and always are as the second-year quarterback a penalty corner. It was the For a Jumbos rushing attack near the top of the league, and second goal of the season for see FIELD HOCKEY, page 16 that at one point was ranked that’s not by accident. They see FOOTBALL, page 15

FIELD HOCKEY: TUF 3, WIL 0 - MID 7, BAT 1 - AMH 3, WES 0 - TRI 2, BOW 1 - MEN’S SOCCER: TUF 1, WIL 3 - BOW 2, TRI 0 - COL 0, CON 1 - WES 0, AMH 0 - MID 3, BAT 1 - WOMEN’S SOCCER: TUF 0, WIL 1 - MID 1, BAT 0 - COL 2, CON 0 - WES 0, AMH 2 - BOW 0, TRI 1 - VOLLEYBALL: WES 2, AMH 3 - TUF 3, HAM 0 - BOW 1, WIL 3 - BOW 1, MID 3 - CON 3, TRI 0 - TUF 3, WIL 1 - HAM 0, MID 3 - COL 0, BAT 3 - AMH 3, TRI 2 - FOOTBALL: TUF 7, WIL 30 - COL 16, HAM 0 - BOW 31, TRI 45 - MID 28, BAT 18 - WES 0, AMH 23