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TUFTS BASKETBALL ‘Full House’ spinoff ‘Fuller House’ stays true to spirit of Men’s basketball wins first-ever hit ‘90s show see ARTS AND LIVING / PAGE 7 NCAA Regional at Cousens, women win fifth-straight Regional Tufts Black Freedom Trail provides insight into often- SEE SPORTS / BACK PAGE overlooked aspect of history see FEATURE / PAGE 5

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MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, MASS. Monday, March 7, 2016 tuftsdaily.com #OurThreeBoys commemorates three Sudanese- Alumni speak American victims about media industry, careers at annual ‘On the Air’ event

by Daniel Nelson Contributing Writer

The Film and Media Studies (FMS) program and the Career Center hosted the annual “On the Air: Media Careers for the Networked Generation” event, where Tufts alumni spoke about their careers in the media industry, last Friday afternoon. The event featured a keynote panel, two panel sessions and an opportunity for students and alumni to mingle and network. Approximately 50 people gathered for the keynote panel discussion between alumni involved in the production of AMC’s “Breaking Bad” (2008-2013). FMS Co-Director Julie Dobrow opened the key- ALEX KNAPP / THE TUFTS DAILY Nazifa Sarawat speaks as a member of the Tufts Muslim Student Association about the killings in Indiana note with a short clip featuring actor David Costabile (LA ’89) as Breaking Bad char- by Gil Jacobson messages include, “I hope that some- Nazifa Sarawat, a Muslim Student’s acter Gale Boetticher. Dobrow intro- Assistant News Editor day we can live in a world with jus- Association board member, who duced the three panel members: Sharon Tufts students gathered in Hotung tice…,” “Words like ‘unjust’ do not shared her thoughts as a member of Hall (J ’86), president of Endemic Shine Café on Friday to commemorate the even begin to cover it. You will not be the Tufts Muslim community. Studios, Alexander Marin (LA ’92), exec- lives of three Sudanese-American forgotten. Rest in Peace. Rest in Power. “It’s a beautiful thing. But it can be utive vice president of international dis- men who were murdered in Fort Rest Easy” and “I pray for Justice and so ugly. And that ugliness can be any- tribution for Sony Pictures Television, and Wayne, Indiana on Feb. 24 — 23 year- that Peace and Love is Restored.” where,” Sarawat, a junior, said of being Costabile, who Skyped into the discus- old Mohamedtaha Omar, 20 year-old First-years Ayotola Onipede and a Muslim in America. sion from his home in Brooklyn. Adam Kamel Mekki and 17 year-old Muna Mohamed then spoke about the Senior David Asamoah-Duodu Hall, who participated in the develop- Muhannad Adam Tairab. murders in Indiana, noting that all then recited a Christian prayer ment of Breaking Bad, explained that she The purpose of the event, titled “Our three men were American and black, to remember one of the Sudanese- was an early advocate for the television Three Boys – Day of Remembrance,” was two of them were Muslim and one American victims, who was Christian. show, which was originally difficult to to “start having conversations about was Christian. They continued to read Before the event’s conclusion, soph- sell to networks. She said that she helped the intersections between racism and aloud a statement commemorating the omore Rebecca Antwi presented a spo- orchestrate its move from FX to rival net- Islamophobia” following these mur- lives of the three men. ken word poem. work AMC, which did not sit well with FX ders, according to the Facebook event. “Let us remember that all black lives “We cannot raise the dead,” executives. Hall said that in regards to the According to a Feb. 28 article in matter, and you being here truly shows Antwi said. “Only give them some show’s tenuous and unauthorized sale, the the Washington Post, the three men that,” Mohamed said. respect… so until then, there should mentality was, “Let’s not ask for permis- were from a predominately Muslim Muslim Chaplain Celene Ibrahim be an outcry.” sion, let’s beg for forgiveness.” community and were killed “execu- then gave an address to attendees. The event concluded with closing At AMC, the show underwent a series tion-style.” The article also quoted Rusty “We can not stay in despair because remarks from Joanah Sylla and Sara of budget cuts that reorganized plot points York, Fort Wayne’s public safety director, staying in despair leads to inaction,” Arman. and forced the series setting to relocate who told WPTA-TV that there is “no Ibrahim said. “But we can’t be over- “[Just] because the person sitting from Pasadena, California to the more reason to believe this was any type of ly hopeful… There’s a middle ground next to you may not have the same tax-friendly Albuquerque, New Mexico, hate crime or focused because of their somewhere.” skin or face as you, doesn’t mean that Hall explained. religion or their nationality whatsoever.” After that, junior Karynne Campbell they should be anything less than the Though critically-acclaimed from the Referencing this quote, Friday’s “Our spoke as a member of the black stu- person you hold closest to you,” Sylla, beginning, Hall said that Breaking Bad’s Three Boys” event intended to ampli- dent community on campus. a first-year, said. viewership struggles prompted AMC to fy #OurThreeBoys and their stories, “Our community as well as the Arman, also a first-year, encouraged cancel it after the first season. She said according to the event description. American population has failed to rec- people to sign a petition asking that she and others fought back, telling AMC At the event, attendees were invited ognize the intersectionality of racism the death of these three men not be leadership, “Not only are you not going to to write down their thoughts, prayers due to skin color and racism due to considered gang violence by default cancel the show, you are going to renew and messages of love on Post-it Notes beliefs,” Campbell said. because none of the men were associ- to place on a poster board. Examples of Campbell was followed by ated with any gangs. see MEDIA CAREERS , page 2

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THE TUFTS DAILY VISITING the hill THIS WEEK and Justice Studies program, Consortium of Sarah Zheng 7 TODAY 8 TUESDAY Editor-in-Chief “Imagining synthetic biology futures “CeCe McDonald & Joshua Allen: Studies in Race, Colonialism and Diaspora. and making them real” #BlackExcellenceTour” EDITORIAL Details: As a part of the inaugural Details: First-year Elise Sommers and 10 THURSDAY Nicholas Golden “Technoscience and the State” course, senior Renee’ Vallejo have partnered to “Upheaval” symposium with artists Mengqi Sun several professionals will be dis- bring Joshua Allen, a black transgen- Managing Editors Marcelo Brodsky and Jorge Tacla cussing their experiences in the syn- der-feminine organizer and abolitionist, Details: Artists Marcelo Brodsky and Jorge Nicholas Pfosi Associate Editor thetic biology field. Guest speakers and CeCe McDonald, a black transgender Tacla of the Tufts Art Gallery’s “Upheaval” Arin Kerstein Executive News Editor Isha Fahad News Editors include Christina Agapakis, creative woman activist, to campus as part of their exhibition will be speaking on a panel Abby Feldman director at Ginkgo Bioworks, Kevin spring #BlackExcellenceTour. McDonald and with two Boston-area historians to discuss Melissa Kain Sophie Lehrenbaum Esvelt, assistant professor at MIT Media Allen will share their insights on issues related the historical connections between American Emma Steiner Lab, Rebecca Wilbanks, a PhD student to black and transgender individuals. civil rights issues and South American human Ariel Barbieri-Aghib Assistant News Editors Kyle Blacklock at Stanford University, and Sam Weiss When and Where: 7:00 to 8:30 rights issues. Gil Jacobson Evans, lecturer of the “Technoscience p.m., Alumnae Lounge When and Where: 5:00 to 6:30 p.m., Tufts Robert Katz Liam Knox and the State” class. Sponsors: Tufts Queer Students Association, University Art Gallery, Aidekman Arts Center Catherine Perloff When and Where: 3:00 to 4:15 the LGBT Center, Loving Ourselves as Queer Sponsors: Tufts University Art Gallery, Vibhav Prakasam Hannah Uebele p.m., Room 206, Eaton Hall Students of Color in Action (LOQSOCA), Tufts Arts, Sciences and Engineering Diversity John “Joe” Walsh Sponsor: Science, Technology and Students for Justice in Palestine, Women’s, Fund, Latin American Studies Program, Kendall Todd Executive Features Editor Society program Gender and Sexuality Studies program, Consortium on Race, Colonialism and Nicole Brooks Features Editors International Relations program, Peace Diaspora. Nina Joung Jake Taber Diane Alexander Assistant Features Editors Constantinos Angelakis Emily Cheng Alumni discuss media careers in day-long event Emma R. Rosenthal John Gallagher Executive Arts Editor MEDIA CAREERS At the news breakout session “The cess: How to develop a series for tele- Lancy Downs Arts Editors Justin Krakoff continued from page 1 Spin Zone: Making and Shaping the vision” and “From Pitch to Production: Josh Podolsky it until it reaches its natural conclusion.” News,” Neal Shapiro (LA ’80), president Movies and Features,” according to the Jonah Allon Assistant Arts Editors Cassidy Olsen The show ultimately continued for anoth- and CEO of public television network Eventbrite page. Eran Sabaner er four seasons. WNET, spoke to students about the chal- Nancy Glass (J ’77), the owner of Hannah Hoang Executive Op-Ed Editor Marin, who spearheaded the devel- lenges of the journalism industry. Philadelphia-based production compa- Dorie Campbell Op-Ed Editor opment of Breaking Bad’s Spanish- “If you like something that’s excit- ny Nancy Glass Productions, was also in Emily Karl Erin Sifre language remake, Metástasis, also spoke ing and unpredictable, these jobs are for attendance at “On the Air.” As the Vice- Stephen Dennison Cartoonists about the show’s early struggles. He you,” he said. Chair of the University’s Board of Advisors, Abigail Feldman Shannon Geary explained that Breaking Bad caught on The session gave students an opportu- she initiated the inaugural “On the Air” Allison Merola after it became available on-demand nity to ask questions, with some express- event three years ago. Cassie Bardos Editorialists Miranda Chavez through Netflix. ing concern about entering a competitive “I saw that [the Career Center] did a Frances DeFreitas “The ability to watch a very close-ended media job market and Tufts’s lack of a crash course in finance,” she said. “Why Jake Goldberg Emma Henderson show [like Breaking Bad] straight through journalism tract which students fear put not do the same [for media]?” Michael Lefkowtiz was great for the audience,” he said. them at a disadvantage. Senior Kels Hoffman said the event Anita Ramaswamy Noah Weinflash According to both Hall and Marin, Rosanna Xia (LA ’11), a staff reporter allowed students to hear how alumni Maclyn Senear Executive Sports Editor Breaking Bad’s success on Netflix gave for the Los Angeles Times, explained at found success in the media industry. Ray-Paul Biron Sports Editors it a following and saved it from the the news panel that although there is “I just wanted to hear people Ross Dember Phillip Goldberg chopping block. no journalism major at Tufts, the univer- passionate about what they were Alex Schroeder Dobrow explained that such experienc- sity’s liberal arts education and special- doing,” Hoffman said. Chris Warren Yuan Jun Chee Assistant Sports Editors es with new forms of media consumption ized fields of study could be beneficial for At the event, alumni explained that Maddie Payne drove her to organize the panel. aspiring journalists. Xia graduated from there is no surefire way to be successful Eddie Samuels Noah Smith “As somebody who studies media, I Tufts with a double major in quantitative in the media industry, and that finding Sofie Hecht Executive Photo Editor know that Breaking Bad was not only an economics and International Relations hands-on experience through internships Alex Knapp incredible TV show, but one that redefined and a minor in communications and is potentially more important than a col- Caroline Ambros Picture Tufts Editor Ray Bernoff Staff Photographers how TV is distributed,” she said. media studies, according to the panel’s lege education. Laura DeArmas After the keynote panel, students attend- Eventbrite page. “When you show up in college you Maria Ferraz Henry Hintermeister ed breakout sessions featuring alumni Other panels included “Trending in think you know everything,” Marin said. Katlyn Kreie involved in four sectors of the media indus- Digital: Advertising and Marketing in the “By the time you leave, you know that you Mia Lambert Jiaxun Li try: news, television, film and marketing. 21st Century,” “Nothing sells like suc- don’t know anything.” Nora Nord Nicholas Pfosi Julia Press Evan Sayles Angelie Xiong TCU Senate approves project for Counseling and PRODUCTION Julie Doten Mental Health Services, funding requests Production Director by Vibhav Prakasam ommendation of zero dollars in funding failed funding vote will be on Apr. 3, Slotky said. Astrid Weng Executive Layout Editor Assistant News Editor Jewel Castle Layout Editors in a vote of 10-18-0, and the original request TCU Senate Vice President Gauri Seth, a Abbie Gantner of $3,500 was objected upon. After further junior, brought up project updates, and vari- Leila Li Allie Merola The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate debate, the vote on $3,500 was taken and ous senators spoke about their groups’ work Brianna Mignano met last night to discuss supplementary fund- resulted in a tie. In the event of a tie, the trea- on their respective projects. Senators said that Mandip Pokharel Ellie Powers ing requests and appeals, as well as a project surer makes a decision according to the TPM, there is work being done to get culture groups Annabelle Roberts approval. so Slotky, a junior, decided against the amount to hold a minimum of three events, to contin- Emily Sharp Andrew Stephens TCU Senate President Brian Tesser opened of $3,500. ue with the on-campus pub project, to meet Sebastian Torrente the meeting by saying that the housing sur- A new amount, $3,350, was proposed, with the head director of Tufts Emergency Shirley Wang Creative Director vey from the external firm, Sasaki Associates, which was calculated by incorporating $15 Medical Services for stipends for emergency Petrina Chan Executive Graphics Editor Allison Merola Graphics Editors which Tesser first brought up to Senate two of personal contribution per person per day, medical technicians, the creation of a newslet- Dana Pek weeks ago, should be sent out to the Tufts resulting in a total $150 in personal contribu- ter in place of Jumbo Digest and the creation Belinda Xian community later this week. tions by the two people attending the com- of an Urban Studies major. Jack Ronan Executive Copy Editors Dan Strauss TCU Treasurer Shai Slotky then took petition, bringing the requested $3,500 down Senate then voted to approve a project Alison Beach Copy Editors the floor to entertain a series of supple- to $3,350. This recommendation passed in a by Trustee representative Sylvia Ofoma, a Arthur Beckel Lancy Downs mentary funding requests. The first was an vote of 20-8-0. junior, for improvements to Counseling and Alison Epstein appeal from Tufts International Genetically The next request was from the Mental Health Services (CMHS). Some of the Andrew Kager Melissa Kain Engineered Machine (iGEM), which request- Alliance Linking Leaders in Education and the aims of her project include increasing the Sarah Kalinowski ed $3,500 for two people to attend the five-day Services (ALLIES), which revised its budget amount of care available to students, easing Reena Karasin Sophie Lehrenbaum competition for next year. from last week. The new request passed by the process of finding off-campus counsel- Rachel Salzberg The Senate Allocation Board (ALBO) acclimation. ing and ensuring that CMHS follows-up with Arielle Sigel Caroline Watson did not want to fund the competition at all Further requests came from Spirit of students after counseling. The project was Maxwell Bernstein Executive Tech Manager because it saw the request as a research ven- Color for uniform shirts, Tufts Students for passed unanimously. Nitesh Gupta Online Editor ture rather than a competition, since iGEM Justice in Palestine for a speaker honorarium Diversity and Community Affairs (DCA) Evan Sayles Social Media Editor would be gaining access to laboratories and and Tufts Association of South Asians for its Officer Anna Del Castillo, a sophomore, then BUSINESS equipment that could be used for research. Bhangra group to participate in a competi- briefly took the floor to make some announce- Yiran Xu According to the Treasury Procedures Manual tion in Madison, Wisconsin, a request which ments about upcoming community events. Executive Business Director (TPM), competition fees that fall under the breaks the radius of funding for travel. The There were no updates from the TCU Qinyue Yu Receivables Manager category of any sort of research cannot be requests were all approved. Judiciary, so the meeting moved into its closed Evan Sayles Online Advertising Eva Sachar Ad Managers funded. The last supplementary fund hearing will session Jay Hayes After a long debate period, the ALBO rec- be on March 30, and the last supplementary Monday, March 7, 2016 | THE TUFTS DAILY N News | 3

The Department of History is pleased to announce The Professor George J. Marcopoulos Memorial Lecture

Anne F. Broadbridge Associate Professor, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

Genghis Khan's Womenfolk: How Imperial Women shaped the Mongol Conquests and the Mongol Empire Thursday, March 10, 5:30 P.M, in Barnum 104

The rise of Genghis Khan and the Mongol conquests transformed the history of Eurasia, yet even today few understand how this happened. Still harder to find are the stories of royal womenfolk. In this lecture, Professor Broadbridge will present three key moments from Mongol history, first outlining each moment as scholars originally uncovered it, then showing how the discovery of imperial women's contributions to Mongol history have dramatically changed the picture.

Anne F. Broadbridge is an Associate Professor of medieval Islamic History at the University of Massachusetts Amherst where she teaches on the Mongols, the Crusades, the Ottomans, early Islamic History, and Islamic Thought. She is currently finishing her second book, Imperial Women in the Mongol Empire.

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The Tufts/Medford Black Freedom Trail, connecting on-campus sites including the Capen House, the Lena D. Bruce (E ’92) and Anita Y. Griffey (LA ’89) Bench and Goddard Chapel Plaque, signifies the stories and moments in the African American history at Tufts. According to Professor of Political Science Pearl Robinson, who has taught at Tufts since 1975, the Tufts/Medford Black Freedom Trail serves as a means to not only document, but to physically mark the Black presence at Tufts as an integral part of the Tufts landscape. The trail was the brainchild of late history Gerald Gill (1948-2007), who taught African American history and worked extensively to document Black history at Tufts, including a comprehensive piece on the topic in Tufts’s online magazine and a photo exhibit in the art gallery. Robinson explained that the origin of the trail traces its roots to the Freedom Trail in Boston, which highlights important locations of the American Revolution. “Some decades ago, people who were trying to record and document the history of African Americans in Boston creat- NICHOLAS PFOSI / TTUFTS DAILY ARCHIVE The Slave Quarters at the Royall House in Medford on October 10, 2014. ed a black freedom trail,” she said. “One of the things Gill used to do…would be to take his students into Boston included the Africana Memorial Tree and Medford between the Civil War and “Even though much of the surviving and arrange for them to have a tour … Planar Mountain, sculpted by Richard Hunt the early 1990s, establishing a vibrant estate seems to only show the lavish life- Somehow along the way he got it in his in dedication to T.J. Anderson, a retired Tufts African-American neighborhood. Built style of the Royall family, we try to present mind that there was enough history of Austin Fletcher Professor of Music Emeritus. on self-sufficiency, Shiloh Baptist the site from a balanced perspective, not the presence of blacks on the Tufts cam- The sculpture, which once stood in front of Church was founded, and a surplus only discussing the wealthy land owners pus to do a similar project.” Carmichael Hall, can now be found at the Army Barracks was converted into the but just as importantly, we discuss the Sadly, Gill passed away before he could Remis Sculpture Court. Other sites included West Medford Community Center, the enslaved people who toiled to make the see his project complete. the Lena D. Bruce and Anita Y. Griffey Bench main setting for social activity. The estate function,” he wrote. “We hope visi- “As far as I can tell, people didn’t know and Carpenter House, which served as the social tide began to shift in the 1980s, tors walk away with a deeper understand- he was working on this trail or there was Afro-American Cultural Center in the 1970s. when violence was on the rise in neigh- ing of slavery in the North. So many people no official Tufts record,” Robinson said. According to Robinson, the list is boring cities, and an influx of whites think of slavery as a southern issue, but in “I’ve been saying for a decade, the trail incomplete. One site not included is settled into the area, driving home the 18th century, slavery was quite com- should be done, it should be appropriate- Lewis Hall, where students and Professor prices up. mon in the northern states. The Royalls’ ly marked, and when done that way… it of History Daniel Mulholland protested Part of the significance of the Tufts were certainly on an unusually large scale… makes the Black presence at Tufts a natu- the construction of the building, since the Black Freedom Trail is that it docu- but many New Englanders were involved in ral part of the landscape.” university hired contractors that did not ments a community history that dates some aspect of slavery.” She cited several important effects of incorporate equal opportunity initiatives back to the era of slavery, Robinson This local history is often unknown the trail, such as that it would establish that into their hiring processes, according to a explained. to Tufts students. Robinson explained Black students attended Tufts long before Nov. 19, 2014 Daily article. Ebony and Ivy: Race, Slavery and that she sees the trail as “a tremendous the implementation of Affirmative Action “When we go about the process of the Troubled History of America’s opportunity for a hands-on learning expe- or Diversity policies and that it connects fully documenting the sites… that protest, Universities, written by Craig Steven rience” to deepen and enrich Tufts history. the Black presence at Tufts to the ongoing and even the article Mulholland and what Wilder, featured at this year’s Africana Robinson stressed the importance of Freedom Struggle in the United States. he would say — captions of oral history Distinguished Lecture, explores the physically marking the sites of the tour. Last fall, the idea was taken into action would be in that,” Robinson said. “Part relationship between slavery and the “In a way, what marking the trail would at the “Social Movements and the Black of this was like an oral history project or rise of higher education, maintaining do, is it’s a way of memorializing the way Intellectual Tradition — An Africana documenting history project that still has that it is “the third pillar of a civilization in which Gill taught African American Symposium” on Nov. 20, 2015. work to be done to capture it.” based on bondage.” history,” she said. “Almost everybody took “With support of Africana Studies, Additionally, prior to the 2016 In 1737, the Royalls, with 27 black his Introduction to African American the Center for the Study of Race and Africana Distinguished Lecture on slaves, built an estate in Medford History … survey course. It didn’t matter Democracy (CSRD) and the Africana Feb. 11, a community bus toured on the site of the original grant of what you were majoring in … It became Center, several Tufts faculty, students off-campus sites, according to Field. Governor John Winthrop. Today, a por- kind of a hallmark of what a Tufts educa- and staff (including Robinson, Africana These included the Royall House and tion of Tufts sits on that land, Ten Hills tion is. Some basic knowledge of African Center Director Katrina Moore, [Professor Slave Quarters, the Stearns “Secret Farm. Peter Gittleman, co-president of American history.” of English] Modhumita Roy and [Professor Six” marker connected to abolitionist the Royall House Assocation, provided Robinson said Gill had contributed of History] Kendra Field) began to recon- John Brown and the historic African insight to this history. immensely in connecting students with struct this trail,” Kendra Field, Center American community of West Medford. “Tufts and the Royalls’ estate shared a this part of the history. for the Study of Race and Democracy “This mapping project aims to con- piece of land on the east side of College “He had a way of making every stu- interim director, told the Daily in an email. nect past and present research, teaching, Ave. across from the gym,” he wrote in dent feel like that history was part of “Alongside a number of returning public projects, and collective memories an email to the Daily. “In the 18th cen- their lives — [you had to go and] get the Tufts alumni, including Leslie Brown of Tufts faculty, alumni, staff, students tury, Ten Hills Farm was a 500-plus acre newspaper of the day you were born and (LA ’77), Seth Markle (LA ’00), Zachariah and community members, in relation working farm that was home to the larg- see what was going on in the world at Mampilly (LA ’99), Christina Greer (LA to four centuries of African American est slaveholding family in Massachusetts. that point,” Robinson said. “And if you ’99), Emory Wright (LA ’00) and Zerlina history in Medford,” Field wrote. “The It was also home to the many enslaved looked for something that’s going on Maxwell (LA ’03), we re-traced key project aims to support historical mem- Africans who worked on the farm and in that has… some evidence of anything on-campus sites as part of a memorial ory and inter-generational community the house.” that’s happening with African American walking tour,” she wrote. within and beyond Tufts.” Gittleman explained that there is a bal- history or was happening in America… In addition to the three locations men- According to a Feb. 10 Boston Globe ance that must be maintained in preserv- you see that you as an individual are tioned above, the on-campus memorial walk article, Black families settled in West ing the house. connected to a larger history.” 6 THE TUFTS DAILY | ADVERTISEMENT | Monday, March 7, 2016 tuftsdaily.com

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TV REVIEW Isaac Brown Pop Filter ‘Fuller House,’ thinner plot: Netflix’s ‘Full House’ You love being spinoff disappoints manipulated by Sophie Lehrenbaum ABC Family, now (unfortunately) known Saget enters the frame and a communal, s with any art form, one of the pri- News Editor at Freeform, during their elementary resounding sort of silence overtakes the mary goals is emotional manipula- school days. You can almost feel the viewing party. Yikes, Danny Tanner looks tion. Manipulation is a dirty word When the familiar refrain about the synthetic puff cheese on your fingers horrible. And then it’s mostly downhill that suggests an imbalanced power milkman and the paperboy sounds as one of the most iconic and beloved from there. Adynamic, but that’s what artists are trying during the opening moments of Netflix’s ’90s families drives across the Golden “Fuller House,” which premiered on to do — they alter your mind from its cur- “Fuller House,” true fans of “Full House” Gate Bridge. Oh, old-school “Full House” Feb. 26, picks up 29 years after the orig- rent state to a new one. Perhaps looking at (1987-1995) will immediately find them- fans, this is certainly not your first rodeo. a work by Picasso from 1904 gives you new selves transported back to watching But then, the credits stop rolling, Bob see FULLER HOUSE, page 8 insight into clinical depression, watching a performance of Macbeth changes your view of career politicians or a contemporary dance on Auschwitz concentration camps helps you better understand psychological torture. Through art, we perceive new reality. Emotional manipulation is essential to creativity, and although a cappella music is not famous for asking deep philosophical questions, challenging norms or fomenting social upheaval, it gives us the opportunity to change how people feel. People want to leave a music performance with at least slightly different emotions than they did when they walked in the door, or else that means the performers failed to reach them, to shake them within their shells. Collegiate a cappella in its current form strongly emphasizes positive emotional buildup and release. That moment of release is arguably the most important because it’s an excellent way to provoke a strong emotional response, building a genuine connection. That connection between performer and audience member, although fleeting, needs to be strong enough for people to tem-

NETFLIX VIA TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE porarily let down their guard: to absorb rath- John Stamos, Andrea Barber, Candace Cameron Bure, Dave Coulier, Lori Loughlin, Bob Saget and Jodie Sweeton in “Fuller House.” er than analyze. Even after someone’s been dragged through the fire and flames of hell week, a broken relationship or rising debt, we artists need to be that balm from Gilead. Passion, anticipation, excitement and John Oliver: heir to Jon Stewart’s throne empowerment are ideas all groups rein- by John J. Gallagher Bee just launched “Full Frontal with did a fantastic job filling in for Stewart force through song choice, style and move- Executive Arts Editor Samantha Bee,” “The Nightly Show during the summer of 2013, proving that ment. While a cappella is clearly not limited with Larry Wilmore” took over the old he has what it takes to, at least nomi- to portraying only positive emotions, with Under Jon Stewart, “The Daily time slot of “The Colbert Report” last nally, fill Stewart’s shoes. Noah’s stew- songs about lost love, losing control or being Show” (1996 – present) was the incu- January and John Oliver has been put- ardship of “The Daily Show” has been on the outside, the net effect of the perfor- bator that spawned a thousand prom- ting out “Last Week Tonight” on HBO a mixed bag thus far, but even at his mance is meant to be positivity. We can ride ising comics. Stephen Colbert (both since April of 2014. lowest points, Noah has gone through out to the Pelennor Fields and shine a ray the man and the fictional, conservative For good or ill, the greatest compe- the essential “The Daily Show” motions of positivity through the Nazgûl of cynicism buffoon who shared his name) became tition, real or imagined, exists between and kept the soul of the show intact. and banality, and that’s what makes music a cultural juggernaut with “The Daily Oliver and the new host of “The Daily Comedy (and, by extension, fake news) a great escape. The harsher the reality, the Show” spin-off “The Colbert Report” Show,” South African comic Trevor Noah is inherently subjective, but if ever there more ceilings we bump our heads on, the (2005 – 2014), and Steve Carell left “The who took over for Stewart in 2015. Who was a way to gauge each man’s relative more we need that jolt of positive vibes to Daily Show” to play the iconic Michael of these two is a worthy successor to comedic and pseudo-journalistic prow- tell us to get back up again. Scott in the U.S. version of “The Office” Stewart, who skewered hypocrites, rac- ess it was their respective reactions to These are all ideas that I take into account (2005 – 2013). More recently, “The Daily ists and fools with marvelous precision? the Cheeto-toned demagogue — and when arranging, because if I know that I can’t Show” alumni have gone on to create a Both Oliver and Noah come from presumptive GOP presidential nominee feel anything from my own notes on a page, host of “fake news” shows: Samantha abroad (Oliver is English), and Oliver — Donald Trump. the audience won’t either. It generally doesn’t Noah has been covering Trump vir- pay to be emotionally vulnerable, and asking tually since the Daily Show returned to that from people who just sat down for a the air, and, like his hosting of the show brief performance is a tad demanding, but in general, it has met with mixed suc- the difficulty of reaching that goal does not in cess. Noah lampooned Trump’s Nevada any way reduce the importance of eventually caucus victory speech with a hackneyed reaching it. impression and by comparing Trumps For me personally, the idea of hope is nonsensical utterances to the battle cry one that I want to see channeled into a of a pirate on Feb. 24. Noah’s take on cappella music more; that motivation has Trump’s latest ludicrous proclamation played an increasingly important role in how was competent and certainly worth a I brainstorm arrangements and bring them chuckle, but it was hardly scintillating to fruition. The human voice, as it happens, analysis or even a particularly funny is an excellent conduit for expressing hope. joke. The theme still plays and the globe Whether this is symptomatic of my indefati- still spins, but “The Daily Show” under gable millennial idealism or the deity-shaped Noah is much diminished compared vacuum in my soul, I do not know. But hope to Stewart’s time at the helm. Noah’s is something we all need, something I believe squandering of the comedic gold-dust I need to bring to every performance. that is Donald Trump is sad proof that, despite a few bright moments, he is heir Isaac Brown is a junior, an English major to Stewart’s legacy in name only. and a contributing writer at the Tufts COURTESY HBO John Oliver shows off a “Make Donald Drumpf Again” hat on “Last Week Tonight” Daily. He an be reached at isaac.brown@ see JOHN OLIVER, page 8 tufts.edu. 8 THE TUFTS DAILY | Arts & Living | Monday, March 7, 2016 tuftsdaily.com Despite lackluster plot, 'Fuller House' will satisfy fans of original series

FULLER HOUSE promising start. But will devoted fans in the aforementioned childhood home and remain in San Francisco in order continued from page 7 still feel up for powering through the while they all leave San Francisco to pur- to support DJ — the Tanner clan isn’t inal series took off in 1987, in the same lame intro? You got it, dude. sue their various dreams. Of DJ’s three going anywhere. On a whole, “Fuller childhood home where we watched the Of all the comebacks, one of the children, one is Danny’s little protégée House” is what one would expect: it is Tanner sisters, DJ (Candace Cameron), most jarring might have been Steve’s who, like his grandfather, has an intense cheesy, it is predictable and it is not as Stephanie (Jodie Sweetin) and Michelle (Scott Weinger), DJ’s cute former high cleaning compulsion. The other is good as the original. But what did you (Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen) grow school fling who is now a salt-and- presumably going to be the sass-mas- expect? Not only is the audience no up. One by one, the classic cast mem- pepper podiatrist. At least he still vac- ter of the show, who already has beef longer 10-years-old, but there is only a bers enter the kitchen. Resounding first uums up the contents of the fridge, with Kimmy’s daughter Ramona (Soni limited amount of material the writers thoughts? Becky (Lori Loughlin) has because otherwise, every semblance of Bringas). Budding love affair? Keep your can really work with. They sought to not aged whatsoever. Uncle Jesse (John his former teen-self would have been eyes on that, folks. The last child is basi- stay true to the roots of the show and Stamos) is also still cute, DJ has blos- shot. Then, there are the Katsopolis cally too young to have any sort of per- to bring the same amalgamation of dad somed into a total stunner, Stephanie twins, Nicky and Alex (Blake and Dylan sonality, but he has a baby monitor, so jokes and lessons in morality into the has acquired a mysterious second-rate Tuomy-Wilhoit, respectively). They look out for gossip to be spilled via this modern TV scene, and they succeeded. British accent, Joey Gladstone (Dave have aged which, while entirely nor- glorified infant walkie-talkie. Basically, This definitely isn’t going to be a hit, or Coulier) is undoubtedly 1) single and mal biologically, felt so unnatural to this generation of the Tanner family nearly as good as the original for that 2) recycling the same Bullwinkle jokes watch the effects of. They are now adult seems nearly identical to the last, but matter, but it indubitably brings back as he used carelessly 29 years ago and surfers in their sixth year of college. less cool. They did, however, all partic- the playground days in the best way there is a tiny Michelle Tanner-sized And while it isn’t fair to expect them to ipate in a choreographed dance routine and is a strong option to have rolling void because the Olsen twins declined to have been cryogenically frozen at four- to New Kids On The Block, really pulling in the background while you fold your join the spinoff. Kimmy Gibbler (Andrea years-old in preparing for this reunion, at the pre-Y2K heartstrings. laundry and can’t follow “The West Barber) is also back, and ostensibly still maybe they should’ve been? Anyway, this is “Full House,” Wing” (1999-2006) closely enough. has not found anywhere she would rath- Besides the jarring physical trans- where kitschy familial love will always “Fuller House” ultimately accom- er hang out then at the Tanner house- formations of the original cast, viewers prevail, so everyone is going to pitch plished what it set out to do, provid- hold, where literally every adult hated soon find out that the Tanner family in to help DJ, who is overwhelmed ing fans of the original series with a her and insulted her to her face during members have all been relatively suc- by the death of her husband and the much-needed ’90s fix in 2016. As for the her childhood. She also has a swarthy cessful, and that everyone will be leav- prospect of balancing single mother- “Fuller House” haters? Stop ragging on ex-lover, a child and a successful (?) ing DJ, who is a single mother of three hood with a full time job. The family the Tanners! In the words of Joey, “Cut. party planning business. Not the most and a veterinarian, to her own devices soon opts to put their plans on hold It. Out!”

With sharp take-down of Trump, John Oliver claims Jon Stewart’s legacy JOHN OLIVER lous positives Trump supporters often pointing out that Trump continued from page 7 dredge up in praise of their candi- — a man who could Oliver famously said on a late date, using a mixture of hard facts actually be president 2015 episode of “The Late Show with and comedy to masterfully disman- — was advocating a Stephan Colbert” he “couldn’t give less tle The Donald. Oliver’s savage attack war crime, channeling of a shit” about Donald Trump, adding on Trump’s loose interpretation of something of Stewart’s that “I don’t care until we’re in the same the truth was particularly impact- famous righteous fury year as the thing I’m supposed to care ful. After pointing out that many of as he did so. about.” The “thing” in question is the Trump’s statements are at least par- Oliver ended the 2016 election and the now very real tially false (including his insistence show by suggesting that possibility that Donald Trump might that Oliver had invited him to appear Trump’s ancestral name of be president of the United States. on “Last Week Tonight”), an image “Drumpf” — with its dis- In line with his earlier statement, of a banana-eating lemur appeared tinctly unsuccessful ring Oliver held fire through the end of 2015 on screen, and Oliver concluded that — would be more appro- and into 2016, laregly ignoring Trump “Donald Trump views the truth like priate and by launching until Feb. 28, when he dedicated his this lemur views the Supreme Court a social media campaign entire show to the issue of Trump’s vacancy: ‘I don’t care about that in any to “make Donald Drumpf candidacy. Oliver began the 21-minute way, please fuck off, I have a banana.’” again.” Oliver’s episode episode by making clear to viewers Funny yet sadly true. ultimately echoed Stewart that Trump now has a real shot at gain- Beyond juxtaposing legitimate criti- at his finest, using pure ing the Republican nomination and by cisms with funny animals, in an inten- acid of reason and dis- acknowledging Trump’s varied appeal. tionally jarring change of pace, Oliver solved the thin veneer of After outlining the pillars of Trump’s also showed a clip of Trump’s televised strength and success that appeal, Oliver then proceeded to statement that the U.S. Military should has, until now, attended demolish every one. Oliver offered a murder the families of terrorists. Oliver Trump’s campaign. DAVID SHANKBONE VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS point by point rebuttal to the nebu- let the clip hang for a moment before Host of “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” John Oliver on Oct. 16, 2011.

RESTAURANT REVIEW ‘Sarma’ offers an American interpretation of Turkish meze culture by Eran Sabaner opened Oleana in Cambridge. Oleana When you enter Sarma, one instant- ly offer Turkish meze. For example, the Assistant Arts Editor has remained one of Boston’s favorites ly notices the ceramic plates hanging delightfully spicy Casablanca couscous over its 15-year history, and the restau- on blue walls. The wall decoration is is North African. Haloumi baked grits is Ask an American what Turkish food is, rant is still featured in Boston Magazine’s Mediterranean, yet the overall look of the more Middle Eastern. Both of the dishes and their answer will probably be kebab “50 Best Restaurants” list. Recently, restaurant is more eclectic. For example, intensify the fusion of wide-ranging cul- or baklava. Although kebab and baklava Committee opened in Seaport district. there are bar stools in the center. In many tures observed in the restaurant. are popular (and delicious) examples of The restaurant’s goal is to bring meze cul- ways, the ambiance of the restaurant sum- Perhaps, the best part of Sarma for Turkish cuisine, it is criminal to define ture to a bar setting. Yet the hottest meze marizes the overall experience. those not familiar with Mediterranean Turkish food by one region, which is spot right now is Sarma, chef Ana Sortun’s Meze is Turkish/Mediterranean, food is loukamades. Loukamades (lokma southern Turkey in this case. After all, latest effort. yet Sarma’s version of meze is not in Turkish) are little doughnuts that are Turkey is an amalgam of different cultures, It is very difficult to get reservations Mediterranean. It is more of an American usually glazed with sherbet. Sarma’s ver- histories and traditions and, needless to at Sarma. This is partially due to the size interpretation of Mediterranean. This is sion is a bit different; instead of sherbet, say, this heterogeneity is reflected in its of the restaurant. Sarma is a tiny, cozy apparent in the menu, which consists ricotta is used. Additionally, one can order food. One of the most beloved culinary place that certainly does not fit the long of lamb köfte sliders and kunefe grilled toppings that will come alongside the lou- traditions of Turkey is meze — that is, table culture of traditional meze restau- cheese. Yet this whole “east meets west” kamades; experimenting with different Turkish tapas. Meze is shared among large rants. There is also a very high demand sort of combination works very well and toppings is highly recommended. groups of friends, and it is usually cou- for reservations. It is impossible to find creates a unique gastronomic experience. For an average college student, Sarma pled with raki, an anise-flavored liquor. a table on weekends, unless the reser- Even in Istanbul, where restaurants like is expensive ($30 per person, minimum). If kebab is from southern Turkey, meze is vation is made two to three weeks in Karakoy, Lokantasi or Maya attempt to Yet for those who like to explore and definitely Mediterranean. advance. If getting a reservation is this westernize the meze, the end result is experiment with different cuisines, Sarma There has been a trend in Boston that frustrating, is Sarma really worth it? The never this good. In fact, the lamb köfte is the perfect place. Wilder and more casu- has lasted forever and a day, and that answer is yes. sliders can compete with the best burgers al than its sibling Oleana, the restaurant trend consists of interpreting meze cul- Sarma is located in Somerville. It is a in Boston, while the kunefe grilled cheese, deserves the attention of food aficionados ture for the likes of the American palate. 10-minute drive from Tufts, but there is if endorsed appropriately, might be the that are willing to find out about the won- It all started in 2001 when Ana Sortun not really a public transportation option. next big drunk food. Sarma does not sole- ders of meze. Opinion 9 Monday, March 7, 2016 tuftsdaily.com

OP-ED Jake Lawicki Op-Ed: ASAP response to drink spiking email Jumbo Steps by Hannah Shevrin To meaningfully dismantle this rape As the administrators of a higher educa- culture that clearly still exists on this tion institution, you hold immense power. Dear Kevin Maguire, Jill Zellmer and Mary campus, we must shift from putting the Your words are influential and have the Pat McMahon, responsibility on victims, to blaming the potential to shape Tufts’ climate. It is your As I faced the music As student members of Action for Sexual perpetrators. This email fails to provide professional and civic duty to ensure that Assault Prevention, we were appalled by the any information on how the adminis- you are using your power to disrupt and felt like Sean Connery upon entering email sent on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016 regarding tration investigating these reports, what destroy rape culture to make Tufts a gen- Ryan’s hotel room last night. In true recent drink spiking incidents. potential consequences would be or how uinely safe and inclusive community. You James Bond fashion, Ryan closed the Your email perpetuates the deeply prob- you will work to change Tufts’ culture so can do better. blinds, immediately cut to the chase lematic and hurtful action of victim blam- that actions like these will not be con- By sending you this email, we want you Iand opened one two jet black cases lying ing in the following ways. Instead of stating sidered acceptable. By not explicitly con- to take action to rectify your previous mes- on the floor. that it is wrong to put drugs in someone’s demning perpetrators, you have named sage. We want you to blame perpetrators But then, it all stopped being so “MI6,” drink, you told all members of the Tufts com- these behaviors acceptable in an email to rather than victims, explicitly state that perfor Ryan wasn’t an enemy, I wasn’t there to munity to “take precautions” and use “the the entire Tufts community. You did not petrators must stop and explain how they assassinate him and there weren’t any guns buddy system” when in situations where say what steps you will take to ensure this will be punished for their actions, provide in the cases. Instead, in the cases were, drink spiking might occur. This places all of will not happen again and how you will comprehensive and accessible resources for guitar pedals. the responsibility for negative outcomes of act to change the climate of Tufts’ campus. survivors, and apologize for the harmful Sorry to disappoint, but Ryan is far from drink spiking on victims and potential vic- In addition, you offered no resources for and unproductive email sent out on Feb. any villain. He’s a musician and student, tims. The responsibility must be placed on survivors of the drink spiking incidents. This 23, 2016. The members of ASAP are happy visiting Boston to survey prospective music the individuals who have spiked drinks, not lack of transparent support for survivors to meet with administrators to discuss this schools. He’s also my childhood friend. those whose drinks were spiked. Bystander perpetuates a norm of shame and silenc- further if necessary. Anyway, back to the room. I spent the intervention and precautionary measures ing and does not foster an atmosphere of ASAP is committed to fostering a culture of night there because were touring Boston are culturally harmful band-aid cures for support for anyone who may be fearful of consent and communication on Tufts cam- that day. As soon as I unpacked, he could the deeper problem. The proposed “buddy reporting. The Tufts community must actively pus in order to dismantle, in part, this very hardly wait to show me all the musical gad- system” cannot and will not stop people from work to ensure all survivors of sexual vio- type of victim-blaming language. We hope gets he’d brought in those cases. spiking drinks in the future. The only way to lence have access to comprehensive support. to foster a more communicative relationship While he explained what each pedal did end this illegal activity on Tufts campus is to Considering the recent overwhelming restruc- when working with the administration on to alter a guitar’s sound, I couldn’t help but set a community standard where individuals turing of the sexual misconduct adjudication how to address this issue in a way that sup- think about what else I had planned this understand that this is a crime that can have policy, it is jarring to us that Tufts is not more ports survivors of sexual violence. weekend — finish (read: “start”) home- extremely harmful effects on others and do proactively advertising the important changes ASAP is Action for Sexual Assault work, write this article, attend two meetings not feel entitled to spike other individuals’ that derived from several Title IX complaints Prevention, a group of Tufts students work- and go to a concert. I mentally wandered to drinks. Moreover, your email failed to give any filed against the school. ing towards raising awareness of and end- my iCal instead of devoting attention to the sort of specificity as to where these incidents Between the victim-blaming measures ing sexual assault and rape culture on our one person who should be receiving it. occur. While we understand that releasing proposed, the absence of information about campus, and promoting a culture of consent. I then quickly zoned back in. What he exact locations would not be appropriate, it where these incidents are taking place, and We do this through awareness campaigns now said seemed like a plea for me to would helpful to identify whether there are the lack of resource support for survivors of around campus, supporting survivors and close my mental day-planner. He began trends in location, time, etc. (dorms, off-cam- these incidents, you have left students entirely working for institutional change. Contact us commentating on the sacrifice musicians pus housing, Greek Life, etc.). isolated in the face of illegal activity. at [email protected]. make when composing: apparently, today’s artists must find a trade-off between effi- ciency and authenticity. EDITORIAL CARTOON He livened his opinion by pointing out BY SHANNONGEARY the different pedalboards he’d brought into the room: some had hi-tech dials used to alter the guitar’s pitch and intensity with a flick of the wrist, while others were rather archaic, requiring more involved manipu- lating of dials, buttons and cords to arrive at a desired sound. He told me that today’s instrumental pedalboards are engineered with specs that allow for facility of control, compared to other older models that, while less effi- ciently made, bring a sense of raw, genuine “in-the-moment-ness” that every musician longs for. It was bizarre. What he was saying directly paralleled to what I was doing at the time: I was heuristically allocating my time to plan out my future to better plan my life, when I should have been appreci- ating the fact that my close friend was final- ly in the same room as me, having been apart for months, pouring his soul into his impassioned speech on the very tools he uses to create melodious magic. So, I took it to heart. I closed my mental iCal app, shut up and undisturbedly lis- tened to every word he said. I let him tell me things about music and its limitations that I’d never known. I learned what signal degradation was. I learned that there was, indeed, a wrong way to affix pedals and their boards with Velcro. I examined the hand-painted designs on one of the pedals, and admired the craftsmanship of the others. All because I The Tufts Daily is a nonprofit, independent newspaper, published Monday through Friday during the academic year, and distributed free to the Tufts community. stopped contemplating on what’s to come, The content of letters, advertisements, signed columns, cartoons and graphics does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Tufts Daily editorial board. EDITORIALS Editorials represent the position of The Tufts Daily. Individual editors are not necessarily responsible for, or in agreement with, the policies and editorials of engaged what was, and is always, more The Tufts Daily. important: the present. OP-EDS The Op-Ed section of The Tufts Daily, an open forum for campus editorial commentary, is printed Monday through Thursday. The Daily welcomes submissions from all members of the Tufts community; the opinions expressed in the Op-Ed section do not necessarily represent the opinions of the Daily itself. 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EDITORIAL Extend federal aid to juveniles

Most of us will never know the thousands of students seeking degrees Inadvertently or not, the law that juveniles should not be held respon- scarring consequences of a crimi- and brighter futures. oppresses minority groups, especially sible for their crimes as adults. To punish nal record, but for thousands of ado- There are many reasons, both moral African American youth, who are sys- them their whole lives for crimes commit- lescents, crimes of their youth have and practical, to support the imme- tematically and disproportionately tar- ted in their youth constitutes cruel and been following them to college. Since diate repeal of the law. For one, the geted by law officials for drug crimes. unusual punishment. Therefore, although 2000, a multitude of would-be college law transcends the proper scope of The law was formed in the latter years the refusal of federal aid may seem an students have been denied govern- justice. Adolescents who break the of the exhaustive War on Drugs, a appropriate response to criminal adults ment grants and loans that pay for tui- law already pay for their crimes in court, stringent move by the federal govern- by some, it is not necessarily the prop- tion due to felonies and misdemean- whether it is through time in detention ment to crack down on crime. But due er response to juveniles. It is wrong to ors committed during their forma- or other restorative measures. To make to the racial climate of our society, destroy the potential of a rehabilitated life tive years. The law doesn’t only pun- them continue to pay for their mistakes young African Americans were swept for someone who may have done some- ish murderous adolescents — it also for the rest of their lives is draconic, into the prison system as the primary thing misguided in their youth. attacks the misguided ones who had especially if their crimes are of a less- victims of the harsh legislation. This The new legislation to repeal the committed minor drug crimes. This er magnitude. To deny students the compounds the existing issue of low exorbitantly harsh law would address denial of financial aid has been widely chance to go to college traps them in numbers of African American students each of these issues. It would eliminate criticized for its lack of fairness and its a vicious cycle of social stigma, alters in higher education. Without feder- questions about drug convictions on unconstitutionality. Consequently, on the opportunities they will have in the al aid, students are highly dissuaded the FAFSA application, it would attack Feb. 11, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) future and paves the way for recidivism, from attending institutions of higher the vicious cycle of mass incarceration and U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-UT) an issue that plagues our prison and education. that oppresses an entire generation of introduced legislation to repeal the justice system. It keeps these students Many proponents of the repeal have African American youth and it would decade-old law in the name of a more stuck in the same pattern of criminal claimed that this law is also unconsti- pave the way for a progressive style of just justice system. This legislation has behavior rather than providing a path tutional in nature. In past years, the restorative and rehabilitative justice the potential to improve the lives of for rehabilitation. Supreme Court has ruled time and again that is lacking in our current system.

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IOU_AdCouncil_Celeb_Consent_BW_11.5x21.indd 1 9/3/15 9:52 PM S Monday, March 7, 2016 | Sports | THE TUFTS DAILY 11 SPORTS FEATURE Yuan Jun Chee Professor Sam Sommers brings psychology to sports fans ON THE SPOT by Ross Dember Sports Editor Why Newcastle is

As the co-author of the new sports in shambles psychology book, “This is Your Brain on Sports,” Associate Professor of Psychology one are the days when the Sam Sommers is uniquely positioned to Northeast was home to scintil- answer most questions about how athletes, lating and committed football. coaches and fans think. But there is one sub- Alan Shearer, David Ginola, ject that even he can’t completely solve: Why GLes Ferdinand, Lee Clark and Andy Cole do people who claim to enjoy sports watch were just some of the legendary players Skip Bayless and Stephen Smith squabble on to have donned the stripes of Newcastle. ESPN’s “First Take”? None of this unbelievable football play “There is something viscerally and appears to be on show these days at St. instinctually appealing about people being James’ Park. brutally honest and screaming,” Sommers Just when you thought Newcastle said. “Things that make you think, things that could not sink any lower this sea- require a little more effort on your end ver- son, they did. With the defeat against sus more meaningful, thoughtful affair: it’s a Bournemouth, Newcastle has now lost question across different domains.” five of their last six games. When you SOFIE HECHT/TUFTS DAILY Sommers’ book, written with longtime Professor of Psychology Sam Sommers co-authored the book about the role of psychology have the power of Aleksandar Mitrović Sports Illustrated scribe, L. Jon Wertheim, can and behavioral science on understanding sports. and the skills of Georginio Wijnaldum, go from light to serious and exhibits a scope Sports Illustrated covering a wide array never expected to see. It started with a Ayoze Perez and Moussa Sissoko, you from the fan’s couch to the batter’s box. Each of sporting moments, from the Federer- short article complimenting the Cleveland really should be winning games. They chapter sheds light on how sports can bring Nadal tennis rivalry to painkillers’ effects Browns for hiring Paul DePodesta, a for- also added Jonjo Shelvey in January. out seemingly illogical emotions and sports on young athletes, there seems to be mer baseball executive, to their front office That should be sufficient to get them phenomena that can be explained by science. no sports topic that Wertheim has not that appeared in the beginning of a Sports goals — what every team battling rele- Some topics answer questions like why tackled in his long, respected career. For Illustrated issue. gation such as Aston Villa and Norwich quarterbacks tend to be more attractive (hint: Sommers, his teaching style of using real- “When we wrote the [article] in January, would need right? they aren’t) or the effects of sex before compe- life scenarios to explain academic prin- with a byline in Sports Illustrated, that was But their transfer policy has been tition (there are none). Others seem fit for an ciples, which he also used in his book, pretty cool,” Sommers said. shambolic. Yes, Newcastle may blame MBA classroom, explaining, for instance, how “Situations Matter,” meshed well with However, that would not be all the maga- injuries to Tim Krul and Jack Colback, rivalries enhance performance and how dead- Wertheim’s sports journalism background. zine had in store. Two weeks later, the excerpt their inspirational leaders on the field. lines are mentally essential for bringing out the The ability of Wertheim to recall a time he on the attractiveness level of NFL quarter- However, like any team chasing the best results. Regardless of the subject, the voice interviewed Floyd Mayweather Jr. or had backs not only reached the long-form sec- championship, you need a reliable of the book never wavers, providing a mix of a sit-down with Maria Sharapova, then tion, it was featured on the cover. defense — which to be fair neither Villa academic inquiry with the tone of a sports fan. have Sommers translate the conversation “I have been reading that magazine since nor Norwich has, but the teams above From the outside, the pairing of Wertheim into a psychology lesson, helps seamlessly I was 16, and I knew pretty early on I did not them, Sunderland, Crystal Palace and and Sommers appears odd, but the opposing connect the two worlds. have the athletic ability to get on the cover, Swansea, do. I’d much rather have a John worlds of sports journalism and academia What’s apparent in the book and in talking but writing was my chance,” Sommers said. O’Shea, Scott Dann or Ashley Williams match up well. In fact, it was Wertheim who to him in person is Sommers’ love of sports. With the book being released the week on my team than Fabricio Coloccini, sought out the Tufts professor with the initial When he brings up the common hypocrisy of before the Super Bowl, Sommers traveled who made a mockery out of the title seed of the idea. all sports fans (raise your hand if you have ever to host city San Francisco to be interviewed “club captain,” which he was stripped “Two years ago, out of the blue, I got condemned an athlete for using steroids then about the book, getting a spot on the famed of in February. In fact, I don’t even know an email from him saying he had my rooted for another steroid-user because he Radio Row where the biggest figures in why he was offered a new deal in the book [Situations Matter: Understanding played for your favorite team), it is with a casu- sports media stake out real estate in the summer. Along with Steven Taylor and How Context Transforms Your World] and al, self-aware tone that seeks to explain, not week leading up to the game. Additionally, Mike Williamson, he is not a player that read it, and he had a hare-brained idea to judge. It’s a lot like getting in a typical sports- Sommers and Wertheim have continued to I would rely on to avoid relegation. bounce off of me,” Sommers said. “Within bar debate, only your counterpart has a Ph.D. explore the intersection of sports and psy- Newcastle should have strengthened a couple of weeks, we had not only brain- “Two sports fans watching the same event, chology with their own podcast. Originally at the back in January and they didn’t. stormed a list of 25 ideas but hammered it’s not just that they believe different things, formed to help promote the book, the Now, they’re paying the price for it. out a book proposal.” they literally see different things,” Sommers podcast serves to explore topics that were They are a squad that is not willing to The result was an ideological cousin to said. “One of them sees the ball getting to the either left on the cutting room floor or have fight for each other. Steve McClaren, Wertheim’s book, “Scorecasting: The Hidden first baseman’s glove before the runner hits reached the public conscience. coach of Newcastle, came out earlier Influences Behind How Sports Are Played the bag and the other doesn’t.” Despite his journey into the world of this week saying that this was the worst and Games Are Won” (2012), which he wrote The authors’ curiosity in exploring these sports media, Sommers is not ready to be a group of players he’s worked with in with University of Chicago economist Tobias common differences make “This is Your talking head on ESPN’s “Around the Horn.” terms of character — it probably is true; Moskowitz. “Scorecasting” delved into the Brain on Sports” different from the typical “It’s a bit out of my element. I’m a college they lost 5-1 to an underperforming analytical side of sports, seeking to describe sports book. Sommers saw similarities in his professor, this is what I love doing — teach- Chelsea, mind you! phenomena and misconceptions through book to those of Malcolm Gladwell or the ing my classes and holding office hours, but Then there’s the manager. The team empirical standards. Most notably, one “Freakonomics” books and podcast, which it has been fun to do the odd TV and radio has reversed the policy of buy low, sell chapter not only proved that a home-field have gained popularity in their marrying appearance,” Sommers said. “I have always high that Mike Ashley enforced on Alan advantage exists across most sports, but it scientific or academic thought with acces- been a social psychologist who fancied him- Pardew (which got him sacked in the showed that it was the result of hidden biases sible writing. self a bit of an expert in the world of sports, first place, really), but the new man amongst referees that favor the home team. Since the book’s announcement, and now I can plausibly argue that I have a cannot seem to manage this new crop. Given Wertheim’s 20-year history at Sommers has popped up in places he had book on the topic.” The Toon Army are some of the most patient fans in the world – they, after all, have waited since 1969 for a major Tufts to host more NCAA action with Sectionals at Cousens trophy. But when they’ve had enough of a manager, you know it’s probably the curtain-call for him. They’re fed up this weekend with the tactics he’s put in place, and if MEN'S BASKETBALL played with much at all this year. It says a strong fan support at their first two you remember, this is a guy who choked continued from back lot about them.” tournament games. when it mattered with Derby County. With Pace out, Feldman knew he, as well Tufts will face off against Johnson “It was awesome,” Palleschi said. “I’ve never The Rams were, as a result, in a prime as others off the bench, would be asked to and Wales on Friday at 7:30 p.m. Tufts seen that many people in our gym. Being able position for an automatic promotion to step up. was also selected to host the next round to feed off that energy, we thrive on that.” the Premier League last February last “I knew I had to be ready,” Feldman of the NCAA tournament, being one of The atmosphere was unlike anything year, but they only won two out of their said. “I’ve been playing a little bit here four schools in the nation selected to the team had seen before. remaining 13 games and missed out on and there. It shows incredible trust from host the Sectionals. Hosting at Cousens “I’ve been at Tufts a long time,” Sheldon the playoff spots. our guys, especially our seniors. [This again will undoubtedly provide a sig- said. “That’s one of the top two or three crowds Given the lack of spirit in their game] could have been their last chance, nificant advantage to a Jumbos team we’ve ever had. Not only in numbers, but they team and the quality of their manager, and they’re trusting someone they haven’t that acknowledged the benefit of were loud.” it brings up memories of 2009, when the Toon Army saw their team rele- Want to get campus news the moment it happens? gated. Don’t be surprised if it hap- Follow us on Twitter and Facebook! pens again.

/thetuftsdaily /tuftsdaily Yuan Jun Chee is a first-year majoring in History. He can be reached yuan.chee@ @tuftsdaily /tuftsdaily tufts.edu. 12 Sports tuftsdaily.com Monday, March 7, 2016

MEN'S BASKETBALL SPORTS SHORTS Men’s basketball wins first-ever Women’s basketball advances to Sweet 16 NCAA Regional at Cousens for fifth straight year The women’s basketball team won their NCAA Regional Championship as well, notching a pair of relatively easy victories to move on to the Sweet 16 for the fifth straight year and the sixth time in program history. Though the women’s team was ranked No. 7 in the nation heading into the weekend, they could not host their Regional because the men were hosting their first ever NCAA Regional at Cousens Gym. NCAA rules prohibit schools to host both men’s and women’s games in the same weekend, so if both teams qualify to host, the men’s team will do so in even years and the women’s team will in odd years. The women’s team traveled to the University of New England, taking down Regis College 61-49 in the first round on Friday before cruising to a 65-45 victory over Moravian College on Saturday night. The wins propel the Jumbos to the Sweet 16 again, where they will face Albright College in the next round on Friday at a location to be announced. Look for full cov- erage of the women’s basketball LAURA DE ARMAS / THE TUFTS DAILY Tufts senior tri-captain guard Ryan Spadaford drives to the hoop through two Skidmore defenders in the men’s basketball 88-80 victory over games in tomorrow’s issue. Skidmore on Saturday. by Eddie Samuels losing Pace in first 20 seconds. Still, the game away, only making two of their at their pace, but we slowed it down and Assistant Sports Editor Jumbos managed to come back to take six free throws in the last 20 seconds of executed our game plan.” the lead in the first half and stay ahead the game. The Jumbos came out of the gate Men’s basketball survived a thrilling to win 78-76 despite the injury of Pace, Southern Vermont hit a pair of free aggressively in the second half, taking weekend of games at Cousens Gym to which kept him out of action the rest throws with just nine seconds remaining the lead back just three minutes in with a win the first NCAA Division III Regional of the weekend and which will likely to pull within one, 77-76, but Haladyna layup from Spadaford and a jumper from sideline him next weekend. was quickly fouled and hit one of his Palleschi. MEN’S BASKETBALL Always a leading contributor on two free throws with six seconds left. The lead would go back and forth (22-6 Overall, 7-3 NESCAC) both sides of the court, junior cen- The Mountaineers got the rebound of for a few minutes, but a series of Saturday, Mar 5 ter tri-captain Tom Palleschi was the his second missed free throw and barely three-pointers, including four key 1 2 FT Amherst 47 33 80 go-to player on offense with Pace out. had time to attempt the game winning threes from first-year guard Ethan Tufts 43 45 88 Palleschi worked his way inside consis- three-pointer, which bounced off the Feldman, put Tufts up and kick-start- tently, fighting for points in the paint. backboard and sealed the Jumbos’ 78-76 ed its run. With the injury to Pace, ever, and the team made it to the Sweet He also dominated the paint on the win. Haladyna put up a career-high 24 Feldman stepped up off the bench to 16 for the first time since 2006. Tufts defensive side of the ball. Palleschi points to go along with 10 rebounds. make big contributions on the week- staved off a late Southern Vermont rally finished with 17 points, five rebounds “Some people stepped up that end, draining a pair of threes on Friday on Friday night to win 78-76 before and an astounding eight blocks to deny needed to step up,” Sheldon said. “Hal as part of a career-high 10-point show- coming back against Skidmore in the several Mountaineer layups and fire up [Stephen Haladyna] carried us through ing and going four for five from down- second round on Saturday night to take his team and the crowd. the whole game. He made big shot after town on Saturday while putting up 14 the 88-80 victory. “We try to go through Tom,” Sheldon big shot. It wasn’t pretty but when your points to set a new career high. The Jumbos have faced their share of said. “We try to give him a touch on leading scorer goes down 30 seconds With a three from junior guard Tarik adversity this season, but no moment offense, and he’s a great passer but we into the game, there’s going to be some Smith, the Jumbos took a 10-point lead was more terrifying for the team than move around him. He’s our anchor on time to adjust.” with 4:12 to play, the largest their lead when the team’s leading scorer, soph- defense. Part of the reason we get out Tufts then faced off against Skidmore, would be during the contest. Although omore Vincent Pace, went down just there and can chase guys off the three- who had beaten Franklin and Marshall Skidmore did all they could to overcome seconds into Friday night’s contest. point line is because we know Tom is on Friday. With Pace still out due to inju- that lead, Tufts held on for the 88-80 vic- On the first possession of the game, back there.” ry, sophomore guard Ben Engvall, who tory. Skidmore’s first-year guard Edvinas Pace took a pass from junior point The rest of the offense also stepped up has been the team’s sixth man through- Rupkus was especially impressive, put guard Tarik Smith and attempted an as the Jumbos jumped out to an 11-point out the year, started in his place. up a game high 28 points to go along inside move to drive to the hoop in lead midway through the second half. Both offenses came out firing, with eight rebounds. traffic. Going for the layup over sev- The lead was far from safe, though, as but Skidmore soon broke away from For the Jumbos, Palleschi scored 19 eral Southern Vermont defenders, he the Mountaineers managed to tie the the hosts. A timely three for the to go along with 12 rebounds and five missed and landed awkwardly. While game up at 71 with just 2:28 left to play. Thoroughbreds extended their first blocks. Haladyna put up 18 points and play continued, Pace was down writh- Southern Vermont managed to take half lead to 12 points with 5:18 remain- seven rebounds, and Spadaford, Smith ing on the ground clutching his leg. a 74-73 lead with 1:03 to play with a ing in the first half. The Jumbos would and Feldman all notched 14 points. “That was a punch to the gut when he big three-pointer, but senior tri-cap- answer back before going into the lock- “We just kept chipping and we start- went down,” coach Bob Sheldon said. “I tain Stephen Haladyna responded sec- er room, though, cutting the deficit at ed making some shots,” Sheldon said. felt bad for him; he’s been having some onds later on the other end of the the half to 47-43. “Ethan Feldman came off the bench and great games coming into it and I think court, draining a clutch three to put “We wanted to remain poised had 14 points in 17 minutes. Coming he was really excited to make his mark in Tufts back in the lead with 46 seconds throughout,” Palleschi said. “We knew into this weekend he’d only played 100 the NCAA tournament.” left. The Mountaineers were forced to that would win us the game, that’s what minutes total, and he had 27 minutes The game started off rocky for Tufts, repeatedly foul the Jumbos, giving the would keep us in the tournament. We and 24 points [this weekend].” who fell behind early by six points to team the opportunity to grow their lead, wanted to stick to our game, and they Southern Vermont after the shock of but the Jumbos were unable to put the knew that; they wanted to have us play see MEN'S BASKETBALL, page 11