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By Josh Cain and Saba Hamedy By 1:30 a.m., 4,000 people rallied on a Daily Free Press Staff darkened Common at the Parkman Band- stand, Boston Police Department officials said. From Marsh Plaza to the Boston Com- Hundreds of students crowded the rotun- mon, thousands of students paraded down da, some hanging off of its columns or on Commonwealth Avenue early Sunday morn- its railings, waving American and military GRACE DONNELLY / DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF ing chanting “USA!” and “Yes we did!” in flags. Rally-goers sang the national anthem, celebration of President Barack Obama’s as others crowd surfed and tossed around announcement that U.S. special forces had beach balls. killed Osama bin Laden, leader of Al Qaeda Students said they flocked to the streets and mastermind behind the Sept. 11 attacks. and downtown Boston for many reasons, Students, many who were waving Ameri- some citing patriotism while others were can flags and using vuvuzelas, began head- just enthusiastic about joining in on the rally. ing to Marsh around midnight, then marched “I think its great that everyone can come toward the Common. together like this, it’s such a happy occa- Police officials said that by 12:30, 1,500 sion,” said Alex Barber, a 19-year-old Col- people had crowded Kenmore Square before lege of General Studies freshman. setting off to the Common. “I think it’s both,” Barber said when As the students marched down Comm. asked whether he thought the crowd was Ave., BPD squad cars blocked off side streets reveling in Bin Laden’s death or just show- and followed closely behind the crowd. ing their American pride. “We want the crowd to remain peaceful “We’re celebrating that we are finally do- and out of the streets,”said BU Police De- GRACE DONNELLY / DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF partment Sgt. Michelle Fotev. Students flock to Marsh Plaza (top left), the Boston Common (top right) and Kenmore Square (above) after Rally, see page 2 President Barack Obama’s announcement about Osama bin Laden’s death on early Monday morning. Nonprofit raises money for Africa development with T-shirts By Sarah Payne In a phone interview, Ross Lohr, a with the idea for Project Repat. document the journey each shirt makes Daily Free Press Staff 2007 graduate and “Ninety-five percent of clothes do- on its way back to the United States and Project Repat co-founder, said the com- nated to American Goodwill stores are the story is included with the shirt. “I Didn’t Dance My Ass Off at Josh’s pany was launched in January after co- actually sold to developing countries and Each shirt sells for $25 and 100 per- Bar Mitzvah,” reads the T-shirt that start- founder Sean Hewens’ trip to Kenya. vendors sell them there,” Lohr said. “We cent of the profits go to support various ed Project Repat, a new Boston based Lohr said Hewens saw the shirt while decided to buy these really incredible, non-profit organizations. Hewens and nonprofit group that buys old shirts in volunteering in Kenya and realized how amazingly ironic shirts and use them to Lohr founded two of those organizations, developing countries, resells them in many American shirts are cast away to generate revenue for nonprofits.” Smallbean and the Newton Tanzania Col- America and then donates the proceeds developing countries. He immediately The shirts are sent back to America, laborative. to other nonprofit groups. contacted Lohr, who was volunteering in washed twice and rebranded with the Tanzania, and together the two came up Project Repat logo. Efforts are made to Nonprofit, see page 2 ALL SMILES Website brings hope to Japan By Alex Nawar tims to say thank you. Daily Free Press Staff Hope Note allows people anywhere in the world to upload a photograph of them- Almost 600 people from 27 differ- selves holding a sign with a hopeful mes- ent countries have posted photographs on sage. Japanese victims can respond by up- Hope-Note.com, a website created by a Bos- loading their own notes expressing their ton University student that aims to support gratitude. victims of the Japanese tsunami and earth- Kana Kasahara, a student at Tufts Uni- quake. versity and the School of the Museum of Japanese exchange student Masayuki Fine Arts, worked as a web designer for Furuta, a junior in the College of Arts and Hope Note. Sciences, created the website Hope-Note. “It was a time consuming challenge since com in early April after the natural disaster it was important to begin when the event is struck Japan in March. still vivid in people’s memory,” Kasahara “I wanted to make the website to connect said. “We completed the basic project in two people here and in Japan,” Furuta said. weeks.” While none of his family was directly Yuka Akiyama, a CAS professor of Japa- impacted by the natural disaster, Furuta said nese, said she helped promote the project one of his family friends was affected, lead- among her students and colleagues. ing him to make the website. “I was very moved by what Mr. Furuta MICHELLE SIMUNOVIC / DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF College of Engineering senior Handi Wu and College of Arts and Sciences senior Clarissa Keen Furuta said the website aims both to sup- swing dance as part of the dance competition held during the “Sleeper in Style” hall event. port victims and to provide a place for vic- Japan, see page 2 2 Monday, May 2, 2011 Rally-goers march to Common from initial demonstration at Marsh, take over rotunda in show of patriotism, pride Rally: From Page 1 Sunday night and people have were doing and continued to the wanted to show their patriotism. York, but at the same time I dis- homework they want to get out of, Common. McHugh said she was only in tinctly remember talking about ing something in this war, not just but at the same time I think it’s bet- “It’s interesting to see everyone fourth grade at the time of the 9/11 it at the bus stop about what this Osama’s death,” said College of ter that college-aged kids are here united,” said College of General attacks. meant and if we were going to go Arts and Sciences freshman Sara celebrating the USA than off doing Studies sophomore Chris Bryson. “I remember just being con- to war with whoever these people Close, while walking to the Com- stupid stuff,” he said. “I don’t think I’ve ever seen BU fused, and just seeing it on TV…I were.” mon. “It’s been almost 10 years.” “I think that’s why the cops are so patriotic.” was in awe,” she said. “Longest f-----g 10 years of my respecting us, just following be- Others, such as CAS freshman Boval said he remembered wit- Staff writers Chris Gambon and life,” said Massachusetts Institute hind us, instead of putting people Kelly McHugh, were more pes- nessing the attacks from the other Suzanne Schiavone contributed to of Technology student Brett Boval. into paddy wagons.” simistic about celebrating some- side of the country. the reporting of this article. Boval wasn’t too sure why so Boval said he and his MIT one’s death. “I was in sixth grade. I’m from For video footage from the Bos- many students had flooded the friends walked from Beacon Street But McHugh also said that she Southern California so I didn’t re- ton Common, check out www.dai- streets. to Kenmore to see what students thought many of the students just ally know anyone that was in New lyfreepress.com “Part of me thinks that it’s a TWEET US! With money from T-shirt charity, @Dailyfreepress BU alums built libraris in Africa Nonprofit: From Page 1 maintaining the local culture. py.” They’ve built a solar-powered While many may consider computer lab in Kenya.” these ironic shirts an appeal to Lohr started NTC in 2006 Lohr said Project Repat is the hipster community, Lohr with the goal of improving edu- steadily gaining popularity, es- said they try to stay away from cational opportunities in Tanza- pecially among younger crowds. the word “hipster.” nia. “We launched a fundraising “Each shirt is ironic and au- “So far we’ve built libraries, platform to raise $5,000 to make thentic and has a story to tell,” started a scholarship fund and a documentary about Project Re- Lohr said. helped provide clean water,” pat and actually raised the mon- “If it appeals to a hipster, so Lohr said. ey in five days,” Lohr said. be it, but that’s not why we’re “Smallbean, which was “We’re definitely seeing the doing this. These unique shirts founded by Sean, is committed younger crowd become involved are supporting people in Kenya to improving the technology gap with fundraising and philanthro- and Tanzania.” in developing worlds while still Developer hopes that site will give hope to victims of Japanese quake Japan: From Page 1 said. “Although I always pray for ment junior Ayaka Matsui, the victims, it is just difficult to take treasurer of BU’s Japanese Student any kind of action and initiative Association, said members of the was doing,” Akiyama said. She like Mr. Furata did.” organization helped spread aware- said she asked students of Japa- Susan Vik, a senior lecturer in ness of the website by posting on nese to make a Hope Note to be the Center for English Language Facebook and encouraging mem- uploaded on the website. and Orientation Program, said she bers to post on the website. Akiyama said the website is a contributed a message to be photo- “We think it is such a great and great way for Japanese individu- graphed for the website. effective way to spread awareness als outside of the country to sup- “I hope that any encouragement of the earthquake incident,” Mat- port victims of the natural disaster that we can communicate to fami- sui said. “The website gives you a and that she hopes it will catch on lies who have lost loved ones and/ sense of involvement and delivers around the world. or their homes will let them know a sentiment of sympathy towards “Japanese individuals, includ- that the world cares about them the victims of the earthquake. It’s ing me, who are not in Japan, tend and is supporting them,” Vik said wonderful to see such encouraging to have a hard time figuring out in an email. spirit of people from all around the what they can actually do to help CAS and School of Manage- world.” those victims in Japan,” Akiyama The Daily Free Press Crossword CLASSIFIEDS By Tribune movie, and a hint to JOBS -- $ SPERM DONORS WANTED $ Media Services the puzzle theme found Earn up to $1,200/month and give the gift of family in 17-, 28-, 38- and through California Cryobank’s donor program. Across 45-Across Convenient Cambridge location. 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It’s been walked to fight against the fear be outside at night, we should a way for me to vent about all of that people feel when walking be able to feel safe in our own the crazy things that BU has done alone at night during Boston’s city.” (or not done). I’ve written about first “Take Back the Night,” at A major problem in culture its lack of air the Boston Common on Satur- today is that the survivors are conditioning, day. blamed or mistrusted. The per- the not so great The Take Back the Night petrator needs to be blamed, not dining options, movement, which was started the survivor, said Bobby Uttaro, the sketchy el- to protest sexual violence and a counselor from the BARCC. evators and the assault, began about 36 years “But we can change that,” awful guest ago in Philadelphia, beginning Uttaro said. “We need to believe policy. around the same time in Europe survivors, and listen to them - be I’ve com- under the name “Reclaim the supportive and passionate.” plained about CASEY Night,” according to the Take Participants split into smaller dining points, RACKHAM Back the Night website. Since discussion groups at Emerson the housing reg- then, the movement has sprung College led by trained facilita- istration process, the incessant fire up around the world. tors to share stories about their alarms, the annoying BU Shuttle “It’s basically a march RACHEL SCHOWALTER / DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF experiences with sexual assault, and Mugar Library. I’ve trash- against the fact that you cannot Protesters participate in the Take Back the Night rally on the Bos- engage with crisis counselors talked almost everything that has walk alone at night without be- ton Common Saturday. and join together for community bugged me since day one of going ing afraid,” said College of Arts building activities. to this school but that’s not to say and Sciences freshman Allison rape and sexual violence by ex- tired of feeling unsafe,” Merri- “Every person counts here,” that I don’t think that BU is one of Macika, one of the event orga- plaining the problem with soci- man said. “That’s why I’m here, said Beth Brodsky, a freshman in the most amazing universities. nizers. “We are standing up to ety’s view of rape. that’s why you’re all here. We the College of Communication. No matter how cynical my arti- say that we are not going to take “Rape culture is telling us don’t deserve this!” “The more people that come, the cles have been, I love this school. it any longer.” that we can’t go outside at night, The speakers included two bigger impact we will have.” I love the sense of community that About 50 activists and stu- that we should be afraid,” said of the organizers of Boston’s The rally concluded with a BU fosters, the array of clubs and dents came out to share stories, Sarah Merriman, a CAS junior Take Back the Night rally, Rose march around the Common after organizations, the wonderful pro- listen to others and get the word who helped organize this event, Parry and Merriman, as well as a sunset to “take back the night” fessors and classes and the free out about today’s rape culture. during a speech to the crowd. counselor from the Boston Area from the fear of being out at the events that are always offered. Speakers addressed the issue of “Frankly, I’m pissed, I’m Rape Crisis Center. wrong hour. There are many other fantastic things about BU that I could talk about but it always seems easier to criticize than to compliment. Let’s BU professors show off dance skills in competition be real – isn’t it always that way? By Gina Curreri ven Adam. stupid,’ then my next reaction was Elmore said he thought the While I haven’t said it before, Daily Free Press Staff “I decided to do this event be- ‘what am I afraid of?’ said Erol homework paid off. the reason behind my anger is that cause it’s so exciting,” Henstock Peköz, an SMG associate profes- “Dude, you got some sway, instead of fixing these problems, said. “I’d really like to be a star.” sor of operations management. you got some flow,” Elmore said BU management has decided Boston University professors “Incredible, incredible ener- “I’m most nervous about of Reyzin’s Viennese Waltz with to spend a laughable amount of reversed roles with students and gy,” said Dean of Students Ken- screwing this thing up after Kerri Jessica Lee, a sophomore in the money on a new student center: A showcased what they learned in neth Elmore, who judged the per- taught me so well,” Peköz said of College of Communication. whopping $65 million. lessons taught by students on the formances, of Mariko and Adam’s his partner, Kerri Furbush, a se- Students came out to cheer on On the one side, the new center jive, tango, quickstep and other dance. nior in the School of Education. and watch their professors. is a great addition that would truly dances during “Dancing With Judith Chaffee, an associate The two danced a waltz that “We hope to see Dino embar- help out many students. Those that the Professors” in the School of professor of movement in the Col- judge Helle Rusholt-Yi, a co- rass himself,” said Maggie Helms, live on East Campus are often at Management Trustee Ballroom lege of Fine Arts, said she always owner of dance studio Extreme a graduate student in the Gradu- a disadvantage because of the dis- on Sunday. dreamed of dancing a tango or a Dancesport, said was well done. ate School of Arts and Sciences tance between them and all of the After two months of practic- waltz with the famous Alan Rick- Dancing as an amateur male of Dino Christenson, an assistant amenities that Central and West ing, seven ballroom dancing stu- man, but felt confident with Ryan with a professional female is professor who the hosts said was Campus offer. dents paired with seven profes- Carey, her partner and a junior in much more difficult than the- re recently teased for practicing his If they want to go work out sors to perform two dances each the College of Engineering. verse because learning how to samba routine while waiting for at FitRec, they basically get in a in front of more than a hundred “If Ginger Rogers could do ev- lead and be the frame is tough, the subway. separate workout just by trying audience members during the erything Fred Astaire did in heels Rusholt-Yi said. “You can see that all of them to get over there. I know that if I show hosted by the BU Ballroom and backwards, I can do that,” Leonid Reyzin, an associate put a lot of effort into working lived down there, I would never Dance Club. Chaffee said she thought during professor of computer science, very hard, knowing their partner have the motivation to walk over a “It was harder than I expected, practice for her waltz because she agreed. and having a connection with mile and then have to work out (to but I learned a lot through it,” is recovering from leg surgery. “This is a lot harder than I them, said SMG freshman Jessica be fair, I live in West Campus and said Mariko Henstock, a profes- Other professors said they expected,” Reyzin said. “I have Muñoz-Torres. even there I don’t have the moti- sor of Japanese language, culture were more weary of joining the the same complaint every student “And you can tell not only that vation to go to FitRec). and linguistics who danced the competition at first. has: my teacher is giving me too they’re good partners, but good The new center would also cha-cha in a red and white spar- “My first reaction was ‘this is much homework.” friends, too.” fix the problem of the weak din- kled dress with SMG junior Ste- ing options available to students throughout East Campus. COME SAIL AWAY While they have three dining Students flock to BU Beach halls to choose from, all of them are quite small and don’t have as for free giveaways, food many options as the larger dining By Maha Kamal dance group. halls. BU management plans to Daily Free Press Staff Representatives of the BU get rid of the smaller dining halls Buzz, a student lifestyle maga- in Myles Standish, Shelton and The Student Union and Col- zine, agreed. Towers, which will make room for legeFest organized a “BU Beach “We’re here to have more pro- more study spaces, and create a Takeover” on Saturday at the BU motion of the BU Buzz and make larger dining hall such as the one Beach, Marsh Plaza and BU Cen- a large presence on campus. in West Campus. tral. We’re selling issues,” said Devin Laurie Pohl, vice president for More than 400 students came McGuire, a freshman in the Col- enrollment and student affairs, es- out to take advantage of free lege of Communication. timates that the building of a new giveaways from business includ- The Student Union hosted an dining area will cost less than if ing Bing, RockMelt, Campus- open mural, inviting students to they wanted to renovate all of the Food.com and Vita Coco Coco- paint. smaller dining halls. So far, so nut Water. “We want to petition the uni- good. Members of student groups versity to give a free space to BU has even taken into con- said the takeover was a great way students on campus for ideas and sideration the aesthetic appeal of to promote and publicize their free expression and build com- the center. Wanting to keep ev- activities. munity,” said Union advocacy eryone happy, the architects will “CollegeFest events typically chair Amy Mahler, a COM ju- design a building that fits both have a great turnout and are great nior. sides of the street. On the side that ABIGAIL LIN / DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF for promotion,” said Lauren Mul- “Let them create art on cam- is facing Commonwealth Avenue, Boston Sailing Club instructor Mike prepares his sailboat for a full day of free rides as part of the Boston Sailing Club’s open herrin, a junior in the School of house on Saturday. Hospitality Administration and a Rackham, see page 4 member of BU Fusion, a hip-hop BU Beach, see page 4 4 Monday, May 2, 2011 Students use BU Beach event as a diversion from studies

BU Beach: From Page 3 “Compassion is easy and this “We had a very good turnout, campus on their way to and from takeover and all of the free stuff is a small way of showing it,” like hundreds of people stand- classes. they received when they were pus and promote student work. said College of Arts and Scienc- ing in line,” said Ben Feder, a “I walked by and got interest- there. We want to have students pres- es and COM junior Elena Acuna, School of Management sopho- ed in what was going on. I’ve at- “I just got here and I already ence permanently etched on cam- Hug Don’t Hate’s vice president. more and a marketing intern for tended CollegeFest events in the got a free water bottle from pus.” “We can always use more kind- CampusFood.com. past and think it’s great they’re RockMelt,” said CAS junior Jas- Hug Don’t Hate, a group that ness.” “We had about hundred peo- here,” said CAS freshman Dan- mine Smith. aims to abolish discrimination Many students said free items ple sign up. Sixty boxes of piz- iela DeConti. “I’m very excited in a long and disrespect by giving out free that the event offered attracted za are gone, and we have thirty “I just saw it from across the time on campus. It’s the best hugs to passersby on the side them to the takeover. more coming up.” street, and saw it on Facebook day,” said CAS freshman Liz Be- walk in front of Marsh Plaza, CampusFood.com was hand- Many students said they saw and decided to drop by,” said tancourt. held an event called “12 hours of ing out free pizza and key chains the takeover at the BU Beach CAS junior Jeremy Nguyen. Kindness.” as part of their promotion. while they were walking through Students said they enjoyed the Daily Free Press Sponsors Daily Free Press Sponsors Rackham: BU should use Rick’s Automotive College Property Management, $65 mil. in other areas 18 Republic Road, Exceptional Dorm Rackham: From Page 3 BU is infamous for: “Partially and Apt. Cleaning funded by your student under- North Billerica, MA the building will be six stories graduate fee.” 781-437-2627 tall with a contemporary façade As one of the students partial- 978-671-0121 while the side facing Bay State ly funding this new endeavor, I will be three stories tall and would prefer if my money were made of brick. spent on something else. For more information on For more information on becoming With all of these new ideas Besides the many problems becoming a Daily Free Press sponsor, and plans in the works, it seems that I have brought up through- a Daily Free Press sponsor, send an as if BU is finally taking all of out the semester, there are other send an email to office@dailyfreepress. email to [email protected] its students’ wants and needs into issues that still need to be ad- consideration. It’s quite refresh- dressed. com or call us at 617-236-4433 or call us at 617-236-4433 ing. Club teams deserve more Now, I don’t want to be money and better practice spac- viewed as the crazy girl who is es, the George Sherman Union Todays crossword trying to halt the production of needs more options in the food this building because that’s not court and Mugar Library needs solution brought to you by... D F P exactly what I want to do. to have better hours. I think that the new center Attending BU was and is the AMURRRICAAA!!!!! should be built - I just believe right choice for me, but my ex- that BU needs to assess its pri- perience at this school could be orities first before it spends $65 improved by leaps and bounds if million on a new building. BU management took the time to The last time I checked, that listen to what its students want. money could be used to fix a lot of other things at BU. And you just know that all of that money Casey Rackham is a sopho- is coming from our tuition. more in the College of Commu- I’m sure there will be signs nication and a weekly columnist posted around campus advertis- for The Daily Free Press. She can ing the new center and at the bot- be reached at [email protected]. tom there will be the quote that 5 IN BUSINESS THE METRIC The Bizzy Awards Part two: We check out the stores and services that can help you meet all your needs.

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Figures represent last available INQUIRE AT data. [email protected] 6 Monday, May 2, 2011 Opinion Politically Incorrect The Daily Free Press The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University Fight or flight 41st year F Volume 82 F Issue 54 lright kids, it’s time to say goodbye. by badassery, I’d believe it. It also highlighted Josh Cain Editor-in-Chief I love complaining about politics the sheer ridiculousness of questioning where Saba Hamedy, Managing Editor Chelsea Feinstein, Executive Editor and hate to withdraw my two cents the president was born and the absurdity of how but AI can’t say it hasn’t been a good run. In fact, the debate escalated. Thus, I say the underly- Chris Gambon, Campus Editor Suzanne Schiavone, City Editor Megan Riesz, Opinion Page Editor 2011 thus far has been filled with a lot of crazi- ing sentiment in Obama’s speech at the White Annie Maroon, Sports Editor Michael Cummo, Michelle Simunovic, ness and a rather bizarre turn of events. House Correspondents’ Dinner and in the direc- Lauren Dezenski, Layout Editor Sandra Hartkopf, Photo Editors Just in the time that I’ve been writing this tion of politics in the future is threefold. Valerie Morgan, Office Manager Kathryn Palkovics, Advertising Manager column, the political sphere has completely First, we need to stop talking about issues Chelsea Diana, Associate City Editor Dan Rys, MUSE Editor shifted after the Republicans took the House in that don’t matter. Why are we only focusing Annie Ropeik, Science Tuesday Editor Alex Nawar, Associate Campus Editor the November elections. As a result, the unions on 12 percent of the budget? Why are we dis- Jamie Lutz, InBusiness Editor Rene Reyes, Associate Sports Editor in Wisconsin cussing whether or not NASA staged the moon Rosalie Fransen, Spotlight Editor Craig Meyer, Associate Sports Editor had their collec- landing? Why are we questioning whether or

The Daily Free Press (ISSN 1094-7337) is published Monday through Thursday during tive bargaining not Obama is a Muslim? These things do not the academic year except during vacation and exam periods by Back Bay Publishing rights threatened, matter. Dozens are dead in Alabama. One in six Co.,Inc., a nonprofit corporation operated by Boston University students. No content can be reproduced without the permission of Back Bay Publishing Co., Inc. a movement American children don’t know where their next Copyright © 2010 Back Bay Publishing Co., Inc. All rights reserved. made up of ac- meal will come from. 42 million adult Ameri- tive wackadoos cans can’t read. We should be working to fix gained an ac- these actual problems, instead of concentrating tual platform in on topics that have nothing to do with the im- Obama trumps all American poli- proving the lives of Americans. tics and the gov- In what other profession would a lack of fo- ernment was an cus be tolerated? “No, I don’t think I’m going to At the White House Correspondents’ Din- Never in American history has a presi- hour away from write that report, boss. It’s more important for ner Saturday night, President Barack Obama dent been asked to reveal the details of his completely shut- me to do background checks on all everyone appeared cheerful. “Mahalo,” he greeted the birth and never in American history have EMILY ting down. Seri- who works here because I heard Jerry smoked applauding crowd, mocking some of his Re- people such as Trump, who have no political ODONNELL ously. once at a party and Linda had a baby out of publican opponents who have continued to credibility whatsoever, been able to muster I would invoke the cliché response, “Strang- wedlock.” How is this relevant? Can we please challenge the legitimacy of his Hawaiian two responses from a president. Sadly, this er things have happened,” but I can’t think of a focus on the task at hand? Apparently, it’s too birth. He then showed his “official birth vid- points to the public’s affection for whoever much stranger political climate in recent history. much to ask politicians to do their jobs. And eo,” or a scene from “The Lion King,” and can shout the loudest. While it’s humorous of For the most part, I’ve been in disbelief over the it’s not just Republicans, though they’re often reminded the Fox News attendees that the Obama to address bogus allegations by citing circus of topics that have become real issues in the ones who start all the crazy talk. Democrats video was not, in fact, real. In short, while the Disney movies, it’s annoying that he had to politics over the past couple months. make the situation worse by instigating the dinner may not have been a shining moment stoop to this level in an effort to refocus side- At the annual White House Correspondents’ GOP or even offering rebuttals. Liberals need to for President Obama, it was a well-deserved tracked politicians and Americans. Dinner on Saturday night, the president seemed do a better job of steering the discussion toward jab at those who have continued to profit off There is a select group of people, most- to have shared my incredulity in his 20 minute important subject areas. of conservative America’s racist tendencies. ly Republican and conservative, who have address/stand-up routine. He played off of the Second, the era of misinformation needs Attendee and public persona Donald raised questions about Obama’s credibility stupidity of current events with what I thought to end. I hold the opinion that if political dis- Trump, who has been at the center of atten- as a U.S.-born citizen. It’s no coincidence was a hilarious speech that he delivered ex- cussions aren’t based on fact, we shouldn’t tion for his provocative statements regarding that these are the same people who attack, pertly. In the speech, Obama took jabs at both have them. Someone should stand up and say, everything from the president’s birth status without rhyme or reason, organizations Republicans and at himself. “Obama’s healthcare bill does not allow the to his grades at , was of- such as Planned Parenthood. If politicians In an attempt at self-deprecation, Obama government to take over hospitals and if you’re ten the subject of Obama’s jokes. Surrounded think they have a shot at amassing support said, “Some people now suggest that I’m too going to say that, there will be no debate. Call me by Congressmen and the Washington elite, today, they are sure to do so if they appeal professorial. And I’d like to address that head- when you’ve read the bill.” Politicians should Trump was essentially put to shame. The to people who are unwavering religious or on, by assigning all of you some reading that start with factual information. It shouldn’t be scene exemplified the president’s backbone even inclined toward racism. The fact that will help you draw your own conclusions. Oth- an afterthought. I will admit, though, that the and willingness to play a little bit dirty, two Trump and other Republicans called for, and ers say that I’m arrogant. But I’ve found a really media is partly to blame for this. Yes, a lot of things Democrats have been worried about in are continuing to call for further evidence of, great self-help tool for this: my poll numbers.” news outlets are biased and that’s okay. The light of growing Republican antagonism. But the president’s birth certificate is not based Of course, the night wouldn’t be complete if problem lies in the fact that Fox News claims to it’s distressing that the most powerful man in in legitimate concern but rather another way he didn’t mock potential GOP presidential can- be “fair and balanced” when it’s clearly not, and the United States has to answer to Trump and of rallying the right. If it weren’t just another didates such as Tim Pawlenty, Jon Huntsman, the same goes for MSNBC. If you’re a news other bigots who, if nothing else, just want example of political ambushing, it might Mitt Romney, and of course, Donald Trump. organization and you’re not objective, own it! media attention. have worked. In talking about The Donald, Obama said, Just how this column clearly appears under the “Obviously, we all know about your creden- “Opinion” section, the press owes it to their au- tials and breadth of experience. For example, dience to be honest. just recently in an episode of “Celebrity Ap- Third, politicians need to stop making deci- Drill, baby, drill? prentice,” at the steakhouse, the men’s cooking sions based on personal, religious morals. The team cooking did not impress the judges from First Amendment clearly provides for a “wall Gov. Tom Corbett, R-Penn., was just an- company in exchange for his land, made a Omaha Steaks. And there was a lot of blame to of separation between church and state.” How other governor proposing massive state cuts documentary in 2010 that highlighted worri- go around.” can you, then, justify defunding Planned Par- at the height of the federal budget debate in some aspects of hydraulic fracturing – water He continued, “But you, Mr. Trump, recog- enthood because your religion forbids abortion? March. His proposal was unorthodox, calling contamination and pollution to the point that nized that the real problem was a lack of leader- I’m a Christian, too, Republicans. I can’t say for cuts to universities that, for some, would a ground-level ozone layer is created. Col- ship. And so ultimately, you didn’t blame Lil’ what I would do if I had an unplanned pregnan- amount to 50 percent, but amidst the chaos, lege students should not even be subjected Jon or Meatloaf; you fired Gary Busey. And cy but who am I to tell any other woman what Corbett couldn’t have surprised many. But to the possibility that the air they are walk- these are the kind of decisions that would keep to do, especially when Planned Parenthood of- now that he has suggested colleges let natu- ing around in is poisonous, a no-brainer for me up at night. Well handled, sir, well handled.” fers so many other health benefits for women? ral energy companies drill for gas on their most people, and even if all safety measures I don’t know about you, but I laughed rather We can just go down the list of legislation that grounds to offset budget problems, it is safe are taken, there is no guarantee against these loudly at that particular punchline. limits the freedom of Americans due to the reli- to say that Corbett is a deluded diamond in hazards. The funniest moment, however, came at the gious beliefs of one group of people or a single the rough. While gas is one of the country’s most opening of the president’s speech. In addressing individual. It shouldn’t be allowed and frankly, The governor proposed this plan at the Ed- coveted resources, adopting the “drill, baby, his decision to release his long-form birth cer- I can’t understand how this keeps happening. inboro University of Pennsylvania on April drill” philosophy only leaves more for now tificate to put the “birthers” to rest, Obama said, Again, politicians on both sides of the aisle are 28 and assured the Pennsylvania Board of and less for later. The solution to a reces- “Hopefully this puts all doubts to rest. But just guilty of this pattern. Trustees he would work with Rep. Matt Bak- sion isn’t a quick fix, especially if the fix in case there are any lingering questions, tonight Though there is a lot wrong with the politi- er to “find a safe way for the state schools to involves destroying college areas. A more I’m prepared to go a step further. Tonight, for cal climate, I’m hopeful for the future. To me, harvest the benefits of these mineral rights,” practical idea would be to tax gas extracted the first time, I am releasing my official birth government partisanship has come to a break- adding “We need to think different. We need from Pennsylvania deposits, which Corbett video. But let’s take a look.” Cue the opening ing point or is close to it. I predict a shift to- to act differently.” While the latter is true, has staunchly opposed. Perhaps his hesitan- sequence of “The Lion King” in which Rafiki ward a more rational and peaceful future. If not, thinking differently need not necessarily en- cy comes as a result of the many campaign presents Simba for the entire animal kingdom I’m moving to the Netherlands and making and tail wreaking havoc on college campuses all contributions he has received from benefac- to see. forming my own colony. At any rate, it’s been under the façade of financial responsibility. tors of the gas drilling industry. Regardless, He followed the video with a zinger directed an interesting ride so far. While the term “natural gas” has posi- if there is anyone to look to for help in this at the Fox News table. “That was a joke. That Your faithfully cynical servant, Emily. tive connotations, its effects can be hazard- situation, it is the colleges themselves. Even was not my real birth video. That was a chil- ous both to the environment and locals. It if the money is tempting, there should be no dren’s cartoon. Call Disney if you don’t believe Emily O’Donnell is a sophomore at the Col- should be approached with trepidation, not compromise on student safety, especially me. They have the original long-form version.” lege of Communication and a weekly columnist flippantly. Josh Fox, a Pennsylvania resident if the source of the compromise is a biased The joke was clever for two reasons. I’m for The Daily Free Press. She can be reached at who was offered money by a natural gas governor. not sure that Obama’s birth didn’t happen like [email protected]. Simba’s in “The Lion King.” Judging Obama’s [email protected] Monday, May 2, 2011 7 Kehr blasts two grand slams in two wins on Saturday

catcher Amy Ekart – gave the team some loss of concentration at 6-1,” Rychcik said. Rychcik said. “They’re still going to make Albany: From page 8 much-needed insurance runs. Ekart blasted “Hopefully Erin realizes even though we errors this year. It’s the way the game’s de- everything going into next weekend.” a long grand slam that cleared the trees in have more [runs] and we get the first out signed. But they made some big plays today The Terriers asserted their dominance left field to put BU up 7-2. The ball was a we’ve got to bear down a little more and and that’s what we needed.” early in the first game when they jumped out no-doubter, as Ekart herself gave a small fist can’t let that happen.” The final win was especially impres- to a quick three-run lead. Redshirt freshman pump right after the hit. As dominant as BU was on Saturday, it sive for a BU team that was without start- right fielder Jayme Mask started off the first Game two on Saturday literally produced was even more so on Sunday when it fin- ing junior left fielder Erica Casacci, who is inning with a walk and advanced on a single more of the same. After BU tied the game ished the sweep and took sole possession of day-to-day after colliding with Setterlund from senior center fielder April Setterlund. 1-1 in the fifth, the Terriers put up a five- first place. Freshman third baseman Megan in left center during game two on Saturday. One batter later, redshirt freshman first spot in the sixth, with the heroics again Volpano got the ball rolling early for the This may have been balanced out by the baseman Chelsea Kehr launched a line drive coming from Ekart: the catcher hit another Terriers with a two-run home run to left, and extra emotions from senior day festivities, home run that ricocheted off the left field grand slam, giving her four hits and eight sophomore Whitney Tuthill outdid her Sat- including a pregame ceremony honoring foul pole to put BU up 3-0. The ball got out RBIs on the day. urday counterparts by giving up just three the team’s four seniors – Setterlund, senior in a hurry, almost as quickly as it took the “Great day for her,” Rychcik said. “Good hits and two walks in seven innings. pitcher Kelley Engman, designated hitter wind out of Albany, which entered the con- at bats in big situations for us, and obvious- “I’m glad to see Whit really get a big Caitlin Rentler and outfielder Christina Val- test the winner of 10 straight. ly those runs were needed. She’s produced game and finish it off for herself and not des. “[Albany’s players] were pretty fired up in the past and I think it’s just continuing to struggle through it at the end,” Rychcik said. Setterlund’s weekend was memorable over on their side too and I think it knocked see pitching and getting confidence.” “She finished it off in real good fashion so not only for the sweep or her final series at down a little of their momentum,” Rychcik Erin Schuppert especially appreciated I’m real happy with her performances. We the BU Softball Field, but also for another said. “It kind of took away their energy.” the extra runs from her catcher, as the soph- needed it too.” milestone – with her 5-for-6 day on Satur- Albany closed the gap to 3-2 in the top omore pitcher let up three runs in the top of The team also benefited from strong de- day, she became BU’s all-time hits leader of the second with three straight singles off the seventh before getting a pop-up to end fensive play, committing just one error in with 251 in her career. of freshman pitcher Holli Floetker, but once it. She finished with a line of four earned three games. Freshman shortstop Brittany “At moments, every one of them has she induced a groundout to second base to runs and five hits in seven innings. Clendenny and Volpano in particular have been a huge part of this program, and is end the threat, Floetker settled down for the Rychcik said the long last inning may made their fair share of errors this season, responsible for a lot of good things, a lot rest of the game. She finished with just the have been a result of a momentary lapse in but held down the left side of the infield on of wins,” Rychcik said of his soon-to-be- two runs, one earned, and six hits in the six- Schuppert’s ability to focus, though it was multiple occasions this weekend. departed seniors. “It’s a tough day for me to strikeout complete game effort. the only big blemish on an overall very pro- “They haven’t shied away from their see but I’m proud of them. They’ve repre- The score remained 3-2 until the fifth ductive day on the mound for the Terriers. weaknesses and they went out and worked sented their families, themselves, their uni- when another underclassman – freshman “I think that was just a product of a little at them and they’re no longer weaknesses,” versity and this program very well.” Freshmen get 16 of 25 BU hits, all three game-winners batting average over .300 and an on-base plate with runners on first and second and She’s produced in the past and I think it’s Freshmen: From page 8 percentage over .400. hit a home run off of the left field foul pole just continuing to see pitching and getting edly made the biggest impact is Setterlund, “They’re not freshmen anymore,” Rych- for her eighth home run of the season. confidence and she’s swinging a good bat who has had an unprecedented career with cik said. “They’re every bit a part of the “[Albany was] pretty fired up over on right now.” BU. Setterlund, who is hitting .414 with team… you put six of them in the lineup, their side and I think it knocked down a On Sunday, the game-winner came off eight home runs and 35 RBIs this season, you’re bound to get some contribution out little of their momentum,” Rychcik said of the bat of freshman third baseman Megan has been a vital part of the team’s offense of them. They’re playing with confidence the home run. Volpano during the first inning of the game. during all four of her years with the Terri- now.” The Terriers expanded their lead on the The two-run home run was a line drive that ers. In every season of her career, she has This weekend, the group of six had 16 first of two grand slams from freshman fell in front of the scoreboard in left center led the team in hitting with at least a .354 of the 25 hits that the Terriers produced as catcher Amy Ekart. Ekart’s first grand slam field. average. On Saturday, Setterlund broke well as some sharp defensive plays and a of the day came in the fifth inning with two Overall, the freshmen had 14 RBIs on BU’s all-time hits record as she went 5-for- complete game with six strikeouts on the outs and ended up landing behind the trees the weekend. 6 on the day with a double and an RBI. mound. Furthermore, all three of the win- in left field. Her second home run in the “They’re having real good quality at- Although the weekend was devoted to ning hits against the University at Albany sixth inning of the second game gave BU bats,” Rychcik said. “It’s nice to come out the celebration of these four careers, the over the weekend were home runs off the some wiggle room and would end up be- and see them in this big atmosphere here youth of the team showed off what the fu- bats of freshmen. ing the runs by which the Terriers won the today on senior day, a lot of emotions, a lot ture of BU softball looks like. Throughout The offensive demonstration by the Ter- game. of people out here. the course of the season, BU’s lineup has riers’ freshmen began in the first inning of “Great day for her,” Rychcik said of “They were playing. They aren’t caught consistently had between five and six fresh- the first game on Saturday when redshirt Ekart. “Good at-bats in big situations for up in it. They’re ready for whatever’s ahead man starters. Four of these starters have a freshman Chelsea Kehr stepped up to the us and obviously those runs were needed. of them in their careers.” Lacrosse next faces UMBC in conference semifinals Thursday

out strong again as they went on a 2-1 run. Baumgartner. in the game. Vermont: From page 8 Mas scored for a third time just 33 seconds Swain scored again off a free-position Mas then scored her fifth goal for Ver- goals to tie the game up 2-2. into the half, and after Etrasco scored less with 21:48 left before Etrasco put away mont, but it would not be nearly enough as Attack Sydney Mas scored her second than a minute later, Emma Kelly scored on another two goals with assists from Tilton Tilton and sophomore defender Brittany goal for Vermont, but the Terriers closed a free-position shot for Vermont to make it and Baumgartner, less than a minute apart. Carlin, scoring her first goal of the sea- the half with a 4-0 run. Swain tallied an a two-goal game. Freshman midfielder Sydney Godett son, each added a tally to make the final unassisted goal with 16:08 left in the half, However, despite the Catamounts’ ef- scored a goal of her own off a free-posi- score 16-8. and Etrasco scored twice in the span of 3 forts to make a comeback, the Terriers tion shot with 17:54 left in the game to The much-needed win sends the Ter- minutes. would run away with the game by scoring make the contest 13-5. riers into the AE tournament with some With 1:41 left in the half, Baumgart- another six straight goals. With 24:08 left While Vermont’s Mas and Allison Pfohl momentum as they will face UMBC in ner scored with an assist from senior mid- in the half, Etrasco tallied her fifth goal of added a goal each in a 15-second span in the AE semifinals. In their regular season fielder Rachel Collins to give the Terriers the game on a free-position shot and her an attempt to close the gap, Etrasco would matchup, BU beat UMBC 13-9, and they a 6-3 lead going into halftime. sixth 26 seconds later off an assist from answer with her ninth goal with 9:41 left will try to do the same on May 5. To open the second half, Vermont came Chambers sees potential for offensive development in Kennedy forward Jake O’Brien and freshman for- become an important contributor on the important over the years with the loom- Kennedy: From page 8 ward Dom Morris who are big men with offensive end in his time at BU, his im- ing graduation of low-post players like from limited to those select facets of the solid outside shots, the need for a front- mediate impact (for next season, at least) O’Brien, Hazel and junior center Jeff Pel- game. Many recruiting outlets like NERR, court player who can stretch the court isn’t is expected to come on the defensive end, age in 2012, with Chambers needing some- Scout.com and ESPN.com, along with – a glaring one. where Kennedy has already shown an ad- one to be able to step in right away and most importantly – his new coach, have But Chambers feels that with proper vanced aptitude to excel. produce. noted that he has a polished low post game. patience, practice, coaching and develop- Likely facing limited minutes next sea- Ultimately, as with any recruit, the fu- “He’s athletic, he can jump, he’s an ex- ment heading into his freshman season, son, Kennedy should be able to provide a ture – even going into next season – is un- cellent rebounder, he’s got range out to 15 Kennedy may be able to develop into a key defensive presence to go alongside or certain, but for Chambers and his BU staff, feet, pretty good finisher,” Chambers said. more complete offensive player. provide relief for junior forward Pat Hazel, the addition of Kennedy looks as though it “So he’s going to fill a void where we need “He has the capability and the potential a 2011 AE all-defensive team honoree. could potentially be an important building rebounders, people who can bang and be to be able to stretch the court as he pro- “His biggest impact will be on the de- block toward constructing the future of the physical and play tough and also have a gresses and we work with and develop fensive end,” said Finkelstein. “Offensive- program. nice touch, who can catch and can finish. him,” Chambers said. “You can put him ly, he finishes well, can post up some, and “Right now you don’t know because He’s a talented kid and I’m excited about at the 4, he’s tough enough to play the 5, is actually a pretty good passer from the every year you’ve been here, every year him and his future, I really am.” but he’s skilled enough to maybe even play low post or high post. I’ve been here, there’s been injuries, so Offensively, the Dorchester native does some 3 one day, if he really commits and “But I think the bigger factor isn’t nec- you never know,” Chambers said. “But have some glaring limits to his game. develops his body. essarily what he needs to improve on of- what you do know is you’ve got a tough, While he has good touch close to the bas- “He’s along the lines of Dom [Morris], fensively but instead that he’s a guy who is inner-city kid coming in here who’s seri- ket (within about 15 feet), he doesn’t have but he’s a little bit bigger. He’s really com- going to be able to impact the game with- ous about his academics, who’s serious a refined perimeter game and struggles mitted to rebounding, that’s one thing that out needing a whole lot of shots.” about playing basketball, and he’s going to from beyond the 3-point arc. However, on stuck out to me about him.” Kennedy’s development and role with- earn his stripes and he knows that, and he’s a BU roster that features the likes of junior While Kennedy could undoubtedly in the BU team will become increasingly looking forward to the challenge.” Quotable “ Etrasco En Fuego The Daily Free Press They’re not freshmen anymore. Leading scorer - Softball coach Shawn Rychcik on his first-year Etrasco scores program record nine players’“ success Sports goals in victory over Vermont, p. 7 [ www.dailyfreepress.com ] Page 8 Monday, May 2, 2011 Kennedy to No doubt about it fill frontcourt By Tim Healey Daily Free Press Staff Seniors honored, but spot vacated Boston University softball freshmen propel Terriers coach Shawn Rychcik has said it all season, and with this week- into first place by Holland end’s sweep of the formerly first- By Meredith Perri By Craig Meyer place University at Albany, BU Daily Free Press Staff Daily Free Press Staff may have proven it: the Terriers are the best team in the America This past weekend, the Boston In his first two seasons as the East Conference. University softball team celebrat- head coach of the Boston Univer- Even with statistically superior ed its seniors with a few wins and sity men’s basketball program, offense and pitching, the Terriers a day devoted to the strong careers Pat Chambers has worked at cre- (30-14, 12-3 the four graduating players have ating a distinct brand of play that BU 7 AE) entered had on the BU Softball Field. The he hopes will epitomize BU bas- 0 the weekend seniors – pitcher Kelley Engman, ketball in the same way that other Albany in second designated hitter Caitlin Rentler, styles of play have defined other place, need- center fielder April Setterlund programs in the past. ing three wins to give themselves and right fielder Christina Valdes Nolan Richardson had his a shot at the AE regular-season – have all been a part of the Terri- pressing “40 Minutes of Hell” championship. Luckily for BU, ers’ strong 2011 season. at University of Arkansas. John those statistics held up, and all as- “They’ve all contributed in Calipari has implemented his pat- pects of their game – offense, de- their own ways and sometimes it’s ented dribble-drive offense with fense and pitching – came through not always on the text and a piece great success at both University for 7-2 and 6-4 wins on Saturday, of paper or a stat sheet, sometimes of Memphis and now at Univer- and a 7-0 win on Sunday. With the it is,” said BU coach Shawn Ry- sity of Kentucky. And for de- wins, BU took a one-game lead chcik. “At moments, every one of cades, Pete Carril brought about over Albany (20-21, 11-4 AE) go- them has been a huge part of this a new calculated approach to the ing into the final weekend of con- program, and responsible for a lot game with his Princeton offense ference play. of good things, a lot of wins. It’s at – you guessed it – Princeton “Outstanding effort from a a tough day for me to see but I’m University. lot of people over the weekend,” proud of them. They’ve repre- For Chambers and his BU pro- Rychcik said. “We needed to win sented their families, themselves, gram, his vision for the future of three to have a shot at winning [the their university and this program Terrier basketball will be decided MICHAEL CUMMO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF conference]. Now we’re in first very well.” by a style of play that focuses on Senior center fielder April Setterlund was one of four seniors place and we’re really controlling The player who has undoubt- two core attributes of the game – honored this weekend, along with pitcher Kelley Engman, des- , see page 7 defense and rebounding. Albany ignated hitter Caitlin Rentler and outfielder Christina Valdes. Freshmen, see page 7 For a crucial recruiting class that will look to help fill the pro- nounced void left by the gradu- Nine goals from Etrasco lift BU back to .500 ation of America East Player of the Year John Holland, Chambers By Josh Delgado has landed a player who embodies Daily Free Press Staff those fundamental ideals of BU basketball – James Kennedy. With a 16-8 win against Uni- Kennedy is a 6’7”, 220-pound versity of Vermont, the Boston power forward who spent a post- University lacrosse team im- graduate season at nearby Cush- proved to 8-8 on the season on ing Academy in Ashburnham the strength of nine goals from and possesses a traditional low sophomore attack Danielle post-game that should allow him Etrasco. to stand out in a conference like The win, along with Universi- the AE where such players are in ty at Albany’s victory over Uni- short supply. versity of Maryland-Baltimore “Kennedy is very much an ‘old BU 16 County, not only sealed a school’ type power forward and Vermont 8 that definitely differentiates him playoff spot from most 4-men in the America for the Terri- East,” said Adam Finkelstein of ers (4-2 AE), but also gave them the New England Recruiting Re- the No. 2 seed in the tournament. port. “Most low- to mid-major This will be the 13th straight AE programs aren’t able to play with tournament appearance for the two traditional big men any- Terriers. more because there simply aren’t Sophomore attack Danielle enough of them available in re- Etrasco came up big for the team cruiting. with a program single-game re- “Kennedy will give BU the cord nine goals. That beat the flexibility to go with a two post previous mark of eight set by line-up and so better match-up Sarah Dalton during her senior with programs from higher level season in 2009. Named the AE conferences.” Player of the Game, Etrasco also This past season, Kennedy had three draw controls, one helped lead his Penguins squad to ground ball and one caused turn- a 21-7 record and a No. 13 ranking over. among Massachusetts high school Other offensive leaders for the Terriers were senior attack Erica basketball teams. Additionally, he U-JIN LEE/ DAILY FREE PRESS FILE PHOTO played AAU ball for the Boston Baumgartner with one goal and Junior attack Molly Swain had two goals in the Terriers’ 16-8 rout of University of Vermont. Amateur Basketball Club. three assists, junior attack Molly Despite his standout skills on Swain with two goals and one as- Catamounts (8-9, 2-4 Ameri- position shots, while Vermont 2:01 into the game, but freshman the defensive end and his ability sist and junior attack Catie Tilton ca East) in draw controls and went 11-for-13 and 4-for-7 re- attack Elizabeth Morse scored a to pull down boards, Kennedy’s with one goal and three assists. ground balls, 14-12 and 15-11, spectively. free-position goal and Etrasco talents and contributions are far Freshman goalkeeper Christina respectively. BU was 15-for-16 The first half started with Ver- scored her first of three first-half Sheridan had eight saves. on clears and 4-for-6 on free- mont taking an early 2-0 lead just Kennedy, see page 7 The Terriers outmatched the Vermont, see page 7 The Bottom Line Monday, May 2 Tuesday, May 3 Wednesday, May 4 Thursday, May 5 Friday, May 6

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