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The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate may restart the on-again, off- again Boston Bus Shuttle as soon as Oct. 17, if contract negotiations pan out. But the service could disappear again quickly if students are not careful. Peter Pan Bus Lines terminated its contract with the Senate in April, saying that drivers felt uneasy porting the high volume of intoxicated students that took the shuttle. This semester, the Senate is working out a contract with Joseph’s Limousine and Transportation, but Senator Sam Wallis stressed that the change in companies does not equal a change in stan- dards. “We have to be appropriate on the bus,” Wallis said. The talks with Joseph’s are close to yielding results. “We’re 90 percent of the way there,” said Wallis, a sophomore. “We’re going to have the service, but Tim STRAUB/TUFTS DAILY we’re still working on the contract.” SUNY, Purchase Professor Paul Kaplan gave a lecture last night entitled “Jewish Artist and Black Africans in Renaissance Art.” He spoke Barring any unexpected road bumps, about the presence and representation of these minorities, citing examples such as the poor treatment of Jews in Venice. He profiled the Senate will sign an agreement with one talented Jewish artist, Moisè dal Castellazzo, and described how he gained special privileges due to the popularity of his works. For more information, see Arts, page 5. see SHUTTLE, page 2 Massachusetts residents to vote on whether to keep income tax Obama, McCain spar on economy b y Gi o va n n i Ru ss o n e l lo cut plan is wiser and whether consumer protections. Let the b y Be n Gi t t l e s o n cent in January 2009 and com- Daily Editorial Board health care should be consid- market run wild and prosper- Daily Editorial Board pletely do away with it in January ered a right or an individual ity would rain down on all of 2010. John McCain got what he responsibility. us.” What would happen if the This tax accounts for roughly wanted last night: a town hall- Tom Brokaw moderated the In his response, McCain first Massachusetts income tax were 40 percent of the state budget, style debate. debate, but many of the ques- turned the focus to lowering abolished? or about $12.7 billion per year. The question is whether it tions came directly from mem- taxes and energy indepen- A proposal on the state ballot The average taxpayer would save was enough bers of the audience. dence, two themes he would in the upcoming Nov. 4 election around $3,600 annually if it is to stem his Obama once again sought to return to later in the night. “I suggests doing just that. Its pro- repealed. rival’s grow- tie McCain to President George have a plan to fix this problem, ponents say that such a measure Members of the Committee for ing tide, W. Bush’s economic policies. and it has got to do with energy would drastically diminish gov- Small Government, the group that e s p e c i a l l y “I think everybody knows independence,” he said. “We’ve ernment waste and give money collected the 11,000 signatures considering now we are in the worst finan- got to stop sending $700 bil- back to taxpayers. needed to put the question on the its primary cial crisis since the Great lion a year to countries that Those opposed to Question 1, a ballot, say the proposal would cre- focus on the Depression,” he said. “And I don’t … like us very much. We binding proposal that would elim- ate thousands of jobs by moving s t r u g g l i n g believe this is a final verdict on have to keep Americans’ taxes inate the commonwealth’s existing millions of dollars to the private economy, one of Sen. McCain’s the failed economic policies of low — all Americans’ taxes low. 5.3-percent income tax, claim that sector each year and would force (R-Ariz.) weak points. the last eight years, strongly Let’s not raise taxes on any- the change would cripple state the state legislature to become McCain and Sen. Barack promoted by President Bush body today.” and local government. more accountable to voters. Obama (D-Ill.) squared off on and supported by Sen. McCain, McCain has seen a dip in If passed, Question 1 would who is best qualified to oversee that essentially said that we lower the income tax to 2.65 per- see TAX, page 2 private industry, whose tax- should strip away regulations, see DEBATE, page 2 Senate to focus on health issues

b y Be n Gi t t l e s o n President Duncan Pickard. Daily Editorial Board “The whole point is first to spread information that we don’t Tufts Community Union think is out there, but also to (TCU) senators Sunday night make it more accessible to stu- toyed with the dents,” Pickard, a junior, said. idea of creating At their weekly meeting, the online avenues to senators discussed one proposal respond to stu- that includes working with Tufts dents’ frequently Emergency Medical Services asked questions (TEMS) and Health Service to about issues relat- ensure that students clearly ing to student understand the institutions’ medical services. methods of handling alcohol- The Senate will most likely abuse cases. work with different campus TEMS Executive Director groups to publish the informa- Jonathan Nadler, a senior, tion on its Web site, in the form said that despite Operation of easily readable summaries Awareness, an informational and links to other university ANNIE WERMIEL/TUFTS DAILY Web pages, according to TCU see SENATE, page 2 Senior Eric Weber gets into a TEMS truck. The Senate is looking to better inform students about emergency treatment. Inside this issue Today’s Sections Some students make The women’s crew a habit of pilfering team will take the News 1 Comics 9 items from Tufts’ din- water for the first time Features 3 Classifieds 11 ing halls. this season on Sunday. Arts | Living 5Sports Back Editorial | Letters 8

see FEATURES, page 3 see SPORTS, back page 2 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y News Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Wong to look for feedback during meeting today policies, I think I would not what we need to do a better job SENATE be as clear on them, because at is really going that next step TAX Champion said. continued from page 1 at times they are not as clear and … saying, ‘How can we continued from page 1 In addition to higher property program included in freshman as they should be,” Johannsen prevent some of the problems “Ending the income tax takes taxes, opponents cite cuts to basic orientation, and the high rate of said. “I think there’s very little we see on campus?’” [billionsEffect of dollars] on out of thebusinesses hands services such is as publicunclear schools, student participation in TEMS attempt to educate the stu- To that extent, Wong said of the politicians on Beacon Hill sanitation services and public safe- on campus, most students are dent body outside of an initial that he would be soliciting … and puts [them] back into the ty programs as possible effects of a uninformed about the medical crash course when you show comments from students in a hands of the men and women who large drop in state revenue. service. up here.” meeting today with the Student earned that money,” Carla Howell, But Howell explained that the “All the freshmen should Johannsen said the Senate’s Health Advisory Board on a new the coalition’s chair and a former government severely lacks trans- know the current way that we Web site could prove beneficial poster campaign that will aim to Libertarian candidate for governor, parency in what she described as a operate,” he said. “But I have for many students. The Web enable students to “[reach] out told the Daily. “It will force the leg- convoluted and confusing budget heard a lot of people with incor- site, which received an over- to other students and [talk] to islature to streamline and cut the process that the average taxpayer is rect information.” haul this summer, is becoming [them] about alcohol in a posi- waste of big government.” hard-pressed to understand. Both Nadler and Director a centerpiece in the Senate’s tive way.” He hopes that he can But the loss of revenue would Advocates of the ballot measure of Health Education Ian Wong efforts to improve communica- work with students to prevent strike a “devastating blow” to state also maintain that scrapping the said that they had heard of the tion with students. substance abuse from occur- and local governments, said Stephen income tax would enable a smaller Senate’s plans, but that no one Health Service already pro- ring in the first place, rather Crawford, spokesperson for the number of government programs from the body had contacted vides information about alco- than addressing its causes after Coalition for Our Communities, a to meet citizens’ needs more effec- them directly. hol and drug use prevention the fact. group opposed to Question 1. tively, cutting down on unnecessary Junior Brendan Johannsen on its Web site, and, according Pickard stressed that the State aid accounts for a great spending. said that while he felt he is to Wong, it is actively work- project is still in its initial stag- deal of local governments’ budgets. Champion disagreed, saying knowledgeable about the ing on expanding programs to es. Somerville received 33 percent of its that wasteful expenditures do not university’s policies because make information about alco- “We haven’t worked out the budget in fiscal year 2008 from state constitute 40 percent of the bud- of his work in the Office of hol abuse more accessible to specifics,” Pickard said. “We’re funds, according to city spokesper- get. Residential Life and Learning, students. still thinking of what types of son Tom Champion. “Even if you accept the specific TEMS’ methods and policies “I think we do a good job at issues we’d like to highlight.” “There’s no doubt that cutting citations of particular programs are often shrouded in mystery. letting people know the policy” that big a hole in state revenues that constitute wasteful spending, “If I were not in a position of the university as it relates Sarah Butrymowicz contrib- would have an enormous adverse they simply do not add up to any- in which I needed to know the to alcohol, Wong said. “I think uted reporting to this article. impact on cities and towns because thing like the massive cuts that so much of the state budget is a would be required under the terms pass-through in state aid to local of Question 1,” he said. communities,” Champion said. Howell also believes that the Boston Shuttle returns after out-of-control “We’re already seeing a significant change would benefit small busi- decline in state revenues because of ness owners. Most support for her the national economic situation,” group has come from working- students caused provider to cancel service he added. class neighborhoods across the SHUTTLE Wallis talked to various bus est and funding, the student The proposal has drawn heat state, she explained. continued from page 1 companies before selecting government switched to Peter from various public officials rang- “It will produce more jobs. It’ll Joseph’s within a few days. one, but Joseph’s offered the Pan last semester. ing from Gov. Deval Patrick to provide better, more effective char- “We’re hoping to get it run- most competitive rate. Peter Pan then canceled Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone, ity,” she said. “It will direct invest- ning in the next week or so,” Joseph’s provides Tufts’ Davis after too many students acted who currently serves as president ments to more productive busi- said TCU President Duncan Square shuttle and accounts rowdily. of the Massachusetts Mayors’ nesses that will create more jobs.” Pickard, a junior. for its nickname, “The Joey.” After the shuttle’s termina- Association. Opponents counter that The Senate pays for the free tion last semester, senators Patrick dubbed abolishing the Question 1’s passage would retard shuttle service out of its bud- received input from students tax “just a dumb idea” during an local business growth. get. Wallis said he was not “We have to be that spurred them to try to interview with the Associated Press “The message that this would sure how much the Senate will restart the service. last December. send to the business community end up spending. appropriate on “There’s a lot of demand But a similar proposal nearly is that the people of Massachusetts The shuttle will run from the bus.” to get this back,” Wallis said, passed in 2002, when 45 percent do not want to invest in them- 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday mentioning feedback through of voters supported repealing the selves,” Crawford said. “And they and Saturday nights, picking Sam Wallis the Senate’s survey and other state income tax. That measure had would therefore conclude that they up students from the Boylston TCU senator media. received less media attention before do not want to invest in [business] and Kenmore T stops and Pickard agreed. “It’s some- the election than Question 1 has. either.” dropping them off at the cam- thing that we know is very Seven states have no income tax, The Coalition for Our pus center, and vice versa. “We have a very strong important, and it’s something but those states often have high Communities has significantly The Senate will have to working relationship with the students appreciate a lot,” property and sales taxes and other more money than the Coalition for “work out the kinks” in sched- Joseph’s,” Wallis said. he said. fees like tolls on roads to provide Small Government, as well as the uling once the shuttle starts The Boston Bus Shuttle has The Senate will begin a revenue, according to Crawford. backing of major unions. running, Wallis said. existed since fall 2004 and campaign shortly to let stu- “There’s little doubt that [doing The proposal, one of three ini- But he anticipates pickup was originally run through dents know that the shuttle is away with the income tax] would tiative petitions on this November’s at the locations will be about Joseph’s. back. create severe pressure on local ballot, is meant to be binding on once every hour, with the last After the Senate discontin- property taxes as cities and towns the legislature after its passage. But bus returning to campus at ued the shuttle in the fall of Ben Gittleson contributed across the commonwealth scram- lawmakers often find ways to limit around 3 a.m. last year due to lack of inter- reporting to this article. ble to deal with state-aid shortfalls,” such initiatives’ mandates.

DEBATE that stood up two years ago and said citizen, to every family member,” he McCain’s claim. “There are some things continued from page 1 we’ve got to enact legislation to fix this. said. “But government mandates, I’m I don’t understand,” he said. “I don’t the polls in recent weeks, most nota- We’ve got to stop this greed and excess.” always a little nervous about.” understand how we ended up invading blyObama in key swing andstates such McCain as Florida, offerIn his response, different Obama first tried views to Obama on made government’s a personal appeal in a countryrole thatin had health nothing to docare with Ohio and Pennsylvania. Meanwhile, the outline what the bailout plan would do dubbing health care a right. “I think it 9/11, while Osama bin Laden and al- anemic stock market plunged yesterday, for the middle class. “Small businesses should be a right for every American,” Qaeda are setting up base camps and with the Dow Jones Industrial Average and some large businesses just can’t he said. “In a country as wealthy as ours, safe havens to train terrorists to attack falling 508 points. McCain is widely get loans. If they can’t get a loan, that for us to have people who are going us. That was Sen. McCain’s judgment regarded as less appealing on econom- means that they can’t make payroll. If bankrupt because they can’t pay their and it was the wrong judgment.” ic issues than Obama. According to a they can’t make payroll, then they may medical bills — for my mother to die McCain in May suggested holding 10 recent ABC News/Washington Post poll, end up having to shut their doors and of cancer at the age of 53 and have to town hall meetings rather than typical 57 percent of registered voters polled lay people off.” spend the last months of her life in the presidential debates. The Republican said that Obama better understands Obama countered McCain by saying hospital room arguing with insurance candidate is broadly considered to economic problems, compared to 33 that he had in fact tried early on to companies because they’re saying that flourish in the less formal style. Obama percent who said McCain. fight the Wall Street deregulation that this may be a pre-existing condition and refused, and the two candidates eventu- In the debate at Nashville’s Belmont he said allowed companies to dispense they don’t have to pay her treatment, ally agreed to three debates. Yesterday’s University, the two candidates sought irresponsible loans. “I’ve got to correct there’s something fundamentally wrong was the second. to display sound judgment and a self- a little bit of Sen. McCain’s history, not about that.” Tufts Political Science Professor Kent assured understanding of the econom- surprisingly,” he said. “Sen. McCain, as The debate turned toward issues of Portney, interviewed before the debate, ic crisis. One audience member asked recently as March, bragged about the foreign policy in its latter half, and the said it probably would not have an effect them to explain how Congress’ recent- fact that he is a deregulator. On the candidates once again sparred over on a general public that seems as if it ly passed $700 billion bailout of the other hand, two years ago, I said that who has demonstrated better judg- may have already decided on a can- financial industry would help everyday we’ve got a sub-prime lending crisis ment. “Sen. Obama was wrong about didate. “The vast majority of people Americans. that has to be dealt with. I wrote to Iraq and the surge. He was wrong about have pretty much made up their minds Saying he preferred to call the plan a [Treasury] Secretary [Henry] Paulson, Russia when they committed aggression already, and they’re not going to change “rescue” rather than a bailout, McCain I wrote to Federal Reserve Chairman against Georgia. And in his short career, their minds unless something really big reminded voters that he had temporar- [Ben] Bernanke, and told them this is he does not understand our national happens,” he said, adding that recent ily suspended his campaign to go to something we have to deal with, and security challenges,” McCain said. polls indicate that this election is not as Washington to negotiate the bill. He nobody did anything about it. A year Obama responded with a play on close as recent ones have been. then tied Obama to Fannie Mae and ago, I went to Wall Street and said we’ve Freddie Mac, two struggling companies got to re-regulate, and nothing hap- that stand to gain from the legislation. pened.” BLOG @ tuftsdaily.com “They’re the ones that, with the Asked whether he considered health encouragement of Sen. Obama and his care a privilege, a right or a responsibil- The Trail | Blogging the 2008 Election cronies and his friends in Washington, ity, McCain, who has proposed giving that went out and made all these risky people tax breaks so they can invest in For additional perspectives on the second presidential debate, visit “The Trail,” the loans, gave them to people that could private health care, called it a respon- Daily’s elections blog, at tuftsdaily.com/blogs/thetrail. never afford to pay back,” McCain said. sibility. “We should have available and “And you know, there were some of us affordable health care to every American 3

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Ally Gimbel | When kiwis fly He who plays is man just want to make one thing perfectly clear: I am not a sports fan. I have no idea what “offside” means and the only time I ever cared about Tom Brady was whenI he modeled underwear for Calvin Klein. Other than that, sports have never really entered my field of interests. But after only a few weeks in New Zealand, I have come to love and appreciate the one athletic activity that New Zealand is actually good at. And no, it’s not a sheep-shearing competition. I’m talking about rugby. You know, the game that’s kind of a beefed-up combi- nation of football, soccer and wrestling, where 15 hyper-muscular players wearing spandex shorts and no pads kick a ball up and down a pitch and frequently stop to beat the crap out of each other? Yeah, that one. For those of you who are familiar with rugby, I apologize in advance, for though I’ve dedicated myself to the league of Kiwi rugby-heads (and by this I mean watching a game, or test as they call it, at the local pub, drinking Speight’s beer with my fellow American poseurs), I know basically nothing about the rules of rugby, save for something about not passing forward and a position called “hooker.” This leaves me in a bit of a sports-writ- ing dilemma. No, I can’t report any news about rugby strategy or statistics. Heck, I don’t even totally understand how the game is even played. What I can do, however, is relay to you, the American college Tim straub/tufts daily Students have developed creative ways to steal food from the dining halls. student population, a mildly superficial understanding of the cultural phenom- enon that is New Zealand rugby. Extensive anthropological research (by Trick turning and beyond: Students shop this I mean watching televised tests and attending one live) has yielded the following results in my search to understand for their groceries at Tufts’ dining halls rugby culture and meld with the greater Kiwi society: b y Ju l i a Zi n b e r g feel I have a right to take that food.” While stolen food is not necessar- 1. Every Kiwi knows and loves the All Contributing Writer A portion of students are whole- ily accounted for by Dining Services, Blacks — the New Zealand national team. heartedly opposed to the practice of students do not receive a free pass to Most news coverage is devoted to what While few claim to leave Dewick- stealing food from university dining pilfer food after meals are finished. Captain Richie McCaw ate for breakfast MacPhie or Carmichael Dining Halls facilities. Dining Services occasionally receives and what happened during today’s prac- with empty stomachs, their bulging “Whether or not students want to anecdotal reports about students tak- tice, rather than actual issues facing the pockets might indicate otherwise. admit it, it is wrong to steal food from ing large amounts of food out of the nation. Anyone you meet is likely to recall And while many students claim to the dining halls,” said freshman Alan dining halls or stealing an entire set Coach Graham Henry’s starting lineup have stolen from the dining hall at Yee. “It is not our right, because if of silverware, and they do address faster than his own telephone number. some point, not all members of the everyone stole, there would not be these cases. Dining hall managers are 2. Rugby and the economy go hand Tufts community are in agreement enough food left, and it’s not fair for encouraged to be observant and to in hand. If New Zealand wins a test, about the legality of the act. the students who play by the rules.” approach students if they see unrea- especially the Tri-Nations Tournament, Some of the more tame cases of Regardless of opinions about steal- sonable thefts taking place. a competition between the Australian, dining-hall shenanigans may involve ing food, the question begging to be “It’s been many years since we felt a South African and New Zealand nation- a stolen piece of fruit or an extra asked is: Are these inevitable thefts student really needed to be disciplined al teams, the economy takes off (prob- cookie here and there; more adventur- accounted for in the prices charged for stealing from the dining hall,” Klos ably due entirely to the rise in beer ous students will wrap a sandwich in and policies espoused by Dining said. “Several years ago we caught a sales). When the All Blacks lose, every- some napkins for a late-night snack. Services? girl dragging a chair out of one of the one in New Zealand descends into a Others claim to have stolen multi- dining halls as part of a bet that she cave of depression. ple trays with thoughts of President’s had lost, and we referred her to Tufts’ 3. Half the reason Kiwis (and tour- Lawn sledding in mind. Additional “I take tons of food out of judicial process.” ists) watch rugby is to see the All Blacks creative tactics involve empty back- Most students feel that if they were perform a “haka,” a traditional Maori packs, Tupperware containers and the dining hall in plastic to steal, punishment would not be war dance, before each test. Watching plenty of Ziploc bags. Ziploc bags. At any given warranted. 15 freakishly huge men slapping their “I take tons of food out of the din- “While I do feel that stealing is chests and bulging their eyes is enough ing hall in plastic Ziploc bags. At any meal I’ll take chicken, fruit, wrong, we are paying so much money to draw any viewer into the primordial given meal I’ll take chicken, fruit — — you name it — and I’ll to go to this university that I think realm of rugby fandom, from which there you name it — and I’ll take it home it’s a little ridiculous for a student to is no escape. Trust me on this. YouTube with me in the bag that I’m carrying,” take it home with me in the be harshly punished for taking some- the haka once and you’ll never watch said one senior, who requested that his thing from the dining hall,” freshman “Charlie Bit My Finger” again. name be withheld. bag that I’m carrying.” Timothy Lim said. 4. You’re not a real New Zealander One of the subtle ways that students According to Klos, college-age kids unless you play rugby, nor are you a real take more food than allowed, without anonymous do not see a clear distinction between rugby player unless you have in some seeming to be doing something “ille- senior what is rightfully theirs as university way or another injured every append- gal,” is by “trick turning” — that is, by students and what is the property of age of your body. There are leagues set getting food from both the Dewick and the university. up for every age and gender. Imagine Hodgdon Good To-Go dining facilities “We do not charge an extra percent- “With this age group, many people 9-year-olds entering the hospital for in the same meal period, even though age of money in any given year because don’t understand what belongs to them fractured eye sockets, escorted by their this is against official policy. This tradi- more dishes or more food than usual versus what belongs to the university,” parents who, shockingly, have never tion is embraced by a large portion of appears to be missing,” said Patti Klos, she said. been prouder. the student body, as evidenced by the director of Dining Services. “This could In some cases, the dining staff is I’ve come to find that you don’t have to considerable number of faithful trick be the case simply because more stu- able to reach an accord with the stu- totally understand all the complex rules turners who have joined the Facebook. dents are eating more often. We bal- dent who is trying to steal, so as to best of rugby in order to enjoy it. In fact, the com group dedicated to the cause. ance our budgets so that we don’t have satisfy the needs of both the perpetra- crux of this game’s importance to the Students also get creative with their to raise the price [of the meal plans], tor and the university. Kiwi population lies more in its role as justifications for stealing food from even if our own costs have gone up. “A few years ago, a student brought a testament to endurance, strength and the dining halls. “Keep in mind, we have no way of a large box to Dewick in which he raw athletic skill. “Since I’m paying so much money to knowing which students steal food,” was collecting place settings of china go to this school, I feel like any amount she continued. “We don’t keep track for a special dinner he was going to of food that I take out of the dining of exactly how much food is missing host that night,” Klos said. “We ended Ally Gimbel is a junior majoring in English. halls should not be penalized,” said or who posted on Facebook that they up loaning the china to him, but we She can be reached at Allyson.Gimbel@ freshman Axel Tonconogy. “In fact, I stole food.” weren’t going to let him keep it.” tufts.edu. 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Features Wednesday, October 8, 2008

The Microblog For a change of pace, professors discuss the way they want their students to study With midterm season upon us, stu- While the debate about how, where and an exam — probably not such a good said. “If you sleep then you’re relaxed and dents across campus are feverishly read- how long to study could rage on forever idea. Preparing for class on a regular basis more alert. So what I say is to simply get ing textbooks, some for the first time this with no conclusion, in some ways, the best by keeping up with readings and practice enough sleep.” semester. While some will swear by the people to talk to are the very professors problems is likely most effective. So to contribute to the great studying near silence of the library, others will pas- whose assignments are at the root of aca- There were also some rather uncon- debate, the following is a collection of sionately defend their choice to study with demic marathons. ventional responses that might bring a professors’ pointers. the sounds of Blink-182 and Jay-Z blasting Most answers confirmed students’ suspi- cheer to students’ overworked mentalities: in the background. cions. For one, cramming the night before “Sleep,” Sociology Professor Paul Joseph —by Ellen Kan

“Taking notes in class is important. Students should also review the chapter in the text- “I think it really depends on the style of the person. For some people I know, it’s really helpful to book and do the problems in the book and study guide. It is also important to read a good work in groups, but some people really need quiet space and alone time, so it’s about figuring newspaper on a regular basis. I would expect students to spend about four hours on my out what works for the individual. I don’t really have one strategy I would mandate for everyone class a week … The library is a good place to study.” [but] I guess students should spend about 4 to 5 hours preparing for class each week.” —Siddiq Abdullah, lecturer in economics —Amy Finnegan, lecturer in political science

“As psychologists, we recommend distributive practice as opposed to massed practice — “I think that the best way is to have courses with a lot of discussion and group projects. or what students know most commonly as ‘cramming.’ Distributive practice means that I think that it’s enriching to read collectively, and active discussion is probably the best you study in several different sessions distributed over time … How you are going to be way to learn. Outside the classroom, I think that they should probably have an hour’s tested for the material is how you want to learn the material — in a quiet, well-lit room, preparation per hour of classroom. Certainly don’t study in the dorms; those are places sitting up at a desk.” that are very noisy and it is impossible for students to study.” —Haline Schendan, assistant professor of psychology —Ina Baghdiantz-McCabe, professor of history

“I think they should keep up with the work: that’s absolutely the first critical issue. They “Sleep. If you sleep then you’re relaxed and you’re alert. So what I say is to simply get should come into class ready to learn by knowing the facts. Then we can talk about the enough sleep. In my field I encourage my students to take an active stance toward the deeper concepts when we’re in class. When you’re studying, we like to see you not just reading. The reading I would say takes about 10 hours a week. I like the library; I like sit- learn material but own it [in] a way that lets you use it innovatively. I think group work is ting down, not lying down. Quiet or easy music, no visual stimuli. Television and studying terrific, particularly in large lecture classes.” I don’t think works.” —Juliet A. Fuhrman, associate professor of biology —Paul Joesph, professor of sociology 5

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Album Review Devin Toohey | pop culture gone bad Jack’s Mannequin’s newest ‘Glass’ shatters Why so serious? b y Je s s i c a Ba l Daily Editorial Board

Jack’s Mannequin’s much-anticipated new album “The Glass Passenger,” a follow- up to its debut “Everything in Transit” (2005), adies and Gentlemen, our freedom is The Glass Passenger in danger. Back in the day, films were Jack’s Mannequin a way to access another world, to see a place similar to ours but different in so Lmany ways. That ability to be stylistic, to tran- Sire Records scend the boundaries of what is plausible, however, is being threatened. Who are the feels a bit lackluster in comparison to the fiends attacking it? Batman and James Bond, band’s first piano rock foray. The reflective among others. Poor Indiana Jones and Juno piano notes and punk-sounding vocals are MacGuff have already fallen victim. still in sync on the new disc, but the magic of This fall sees Daniel Craig returning as the musicians’ interaction is shattered this James Bond in “Quantum of Solace.” While time around. Craig himself is a fine actor, his Bond leaves Andrew McMahon, the indisputable star something to be desired. He is not suave or of the band, began with the group Something sophisticated, and frankly does not give a Corporate, back in the days when he was just damn about how you prepare his martinis. a carefree, pop-punk kid with wild blonde hair On one hand, that does make him more real- and flip flops. When the band took a breather istic. I highly doubt the preparation of a drink in 2004, McMahon formulated his own side or properly symmetrical Windsor knots are project, a little Orange County piano-rock top priorities of the men and women protect- jacksmannequin.com breakthrough called Jack’s Mannequin. ing us from all-out destruction. Andrew McMahon, the brain behind Jack’s Mannequin, wears sunglasses and writes McMahon continues his self-reflective On the other hand, Bond has now lost a lit- mediocre lyrics to shield himself from stardom. style in this new disc, but even die-hard fans tle of what makes him Bond. During the open- might find something missing in the 14 mel- segways into a mere shadow of great songs understandable but still verge on mysteri- ing chase scene of “Casino Royale” (2006), I odies presented in “Glass Passenger.” The like the hit single “Dark Blue” off the band’s ous (“Have you ever been alone in a crowd- found myself bored, waiting for the action first song on the disc, entitled “Crashin,” calls debut album, “Everything in Transit” (2005). ed room?”), the words in “Swim” explicitly to begin. Then I realized that this was indeed for the music that fans of the young band If we place “Dark Blue” on one side of a bal- describe McMahon’s battle with leukemia: the action. I wondered if I had accidentally have been anticipating since its first album. “I ance scale, its appropriate opposite might be “Swim for the music that saves you when put “Bad Boys II” (2003) or “Die Hard” (1988) wanna hear some music/ I have been waiting the new track “Swim.” The poignant piano you’re not so sure you’ll survive…/ You in the DVD player. Unfortunately, I had not, down here for so long,” McMahon croons. notes we heard so strongly in “Dark Blue” haven’t come this far to fall off the earth.” At but I might as well have. We’ve been waiting too, so show us what are lost in the more synthesized and slightly the same time, he throws in lines like “Swim An uncouth, gadget-less Bond is quite you’ve got. more monotonous melody of the new song. frankly not all that different from the pleth- Unfortunately, this plea for more tunes Instead of lyrics that are anonymous and see MANNEQUIN, page 6 ora of other action movie heroes out there. Without the style or self-conscious tongue- in-cheek absurdity of chasing a guy while Movie Review Lecture wearing a tuxedo, the franchise begins to lose what makes it distinctly Bond, elements Kaplan speaks on which made it so much fun and so successful in the beginning. Batman has suffered a similar fate. This minority roles in summer Blow-Em-Up-Action Man #782 took on Slasher McGee #973. The only things that Renaissance art made the clash of these two stock characters stand out was the fact that both of b y Re b e c c a Ca s a s Contributing Writer them were wearing ridiculous outfits (note to director: Mr. Nolan, if your characters are wearing clown make-up and rubber suits, Jews and black Africans are not taking your movie too seriously doesn’t make necessarily the first minority groups sense) and the untimely death of a talented that come to mind in a discussion of actor. Apparently, those were enough to fool Renaissance Art, but Professor Paul the public into dumping out their wallets to Kaplan believes their place in art his- see it over and over again. tory is invaluable. And now, Jeff Robinov of Warner Brothers In last night’s Tomasso Lecture enti- has announced a plan to have further DC tled “Jewish Artist and Black Africans Comics superheroes follow the same style in Renaissance Art,” which took place when they hit the silver screen. I’m sorry, in the Granoff Music Center, Kaplan but I have a hard time imagining a serious, pointed to the importance of bring- brooding film about an Amazon princess, a ing more scholarly attention to a guy with a magical ring that can make any- Rottentomatoes.com manuscript called the Warsaw Codex. thing it wants out of green energy or a guy Kirsten Dunst thinks that cute smile will mask her obvious failures as an actress. At the same time, he confronted the who can run around the world in seconds. depiction of images of black Africans They’ll either come off as absurdly pompous Newest Pegg endeavor shows ‘How to both within the manuscript and the and self-important or, sadly, even more likely, wider Renaissance world. they’ll be three movies about a tall girl with a Lose Friends’ and alienate audiences The Warsaw Codex, a 16th century gun, a guy with a gun and a decorative ring b y Ad a m Ar o n o w the CEO of the top celebrity magazine, scripture by a Jewish artist named and another guy with a gun who got silver in Contributing Writer Sharps. Moisè dal Castellazzo, now only the Olympics. All will do ridiculously well at Right from the start, Young struggles survives in various facsimile repro- the box office. No matter how catchy the title or how while working at the magazine due to his ductions from what was originally a As you may have guessed, my main prob- talented the actors, nothing can hide outrageous immaturity. He’s partnered woodcut-printed manuscript. lem with all this realism is its homogeneity. I how awful a movie like “How to Lose with Alison Olsen (unfortunately played The codex tells the story of the can barely tell the Dark Knight or 007 from by Kirsten Dunst) who alternately insults five books of the Old Testament. Dirty Harry (though I suppose the latter has How to Lose Friends and him for being so naïve and helps him Evidence of the artist’s Jewish iden- a distinguishable personality). Furthermore, with his career. Danny Huston plays his tity is obvious throughout. It has these are changes that we never asked for; we Alienate People immediate superior, Lawrence Maddox, 211 distinct images and captions in just retroactively justify them. Fans of “Casino who is a walking cliché of the unbear- Hebrew and Italian. Royale” have said that Craig has more of the able, morally corrupt boss. Jews were originally not allowed body for Bond than any of the prior Bonds Starring Simon Pegg, Jeff Young continues to create ripples to live inside the city walls of Venice, did. They can believe he actually performs at the magazine with his off-the-wall but dal Castellazzo rose to such a his own moves. That may be true, but I never Bridges, Kirsten Dunst, Megan behavior and lack of social decorum. At level of popularity with the reigning thought about the inadequacy of Connery’s Fox a party, however, he meets the vapid and duke that he was rewarded with cer- or Brosnin’s bodies before that. Directed by Robert B. Weide beautiful Sophie Mayes (Megan Fox). The tain luxuries. For example, he did not Sadly, this trend has gotten so out of control big question at the heart of the movie is have to pay taxes and he was free to that perfectly acceptable pieces of stylization Friends and Alienate People” actually whether Young will maintain his values live and travel anywhere within the have now gotten criticized. While “Indiana is. In between star Simon Pegg’s usual and be true to himself, or choose to sell Duchy at any time. He also enjoyed Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull” antics are recurring 20-minute periods his soul to the industry for a chance at the privilege of displaying knightly (2008) was not a cinematic masterpiece, it of dead jokes and stupid plot points that winning the heart of Mayes. banners. It is a remarkable set of was genuine fun and not too much more almost guilt the viewer into laughing out The film is based on Toby Young’s rights for any Jew or artist of the time, absurd than the other “Indiana Jones” films. of pity for whoever thought these bits of memoir of the same name, which he highlighting his importance in the Yet, numerous fans have complained about fluff were funny. wrote about his experience working at Venetian art world. the refrigerator scene. While I am under no Pegg plays Sidney Young, a journal- Vanity Fair in the ’90s. Despite the film’s Kaplan found the depiction of the delusions that a refrigerator would save me ist who dreams of reporting on A-List realistic foundation, there are elements of story of Noah especially important in from an atomic blast, I thought that part was celebrities. He eventually gets hired by Clayton Harding (played by Jeff Bridges) see FRIENDS, page 7 see KAPLAN, page 6 see TOOHEY, page 7 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts & Living Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Kaplan: Representations of black Africans vary in Jewish Venetian art

KAPLAN Kaplan said, “While the sig- continued from page 5 nificance of the depiction of terms of the representation of black Africans should not be black Africans in the codex. In minimized, nor should it be the image, Noah is drunk and exaggerated.” collapses in a naked stupor. All of With regard to this issue, his sons help cover him with the senior art history major Sarah exception of Canaan. As punish- Miller, who attended the event, ment, God darkens his skin. said, “It would be interesting Kaplan said, “It quickly to see if the artist had any real became clear that the dark- contact with black Africans skinned men had a negative because they were so prevalent rather than a positive valiance” in Venice.” in the Warsaw codex, especially While there are many nega- since there existed “no cases of tive images in the work, there a black African in the depic- are also some beautiful rep- tions of drunk Noah in Venetian resentations. In the clock depictions” before. tower of San Marco, a beauti- The Warsaw Codex also dif- fully adorned black male figure fers in its depictions of its time comes out to adore the Virgin because benign representations Mary every time the tower of black Africans were quite chimes. popular in some of the great- While there are definitely est Italian artists’ works. Titian detrimental images of black and Carpaccio prominently fea- Africans in Renaissance art, it tured representations of black must also be noted that there gondola rowers and pages in are an equal number that their master paintings. pay homage to their place in “This black presence [in the Venetian society. Warsaw Codex] is especially Kaplan is currently the Sheila salient in Venetian art in con- Biddle Ford Foundation Fellow trast to their presence in Jewish of Art History at Harvard art, which offers few repre- University’s W.E.B. Du Bois sentations of black Africans,” Institute for African American Kaplan said. Research for the duration of the The lack of many examples semester. When not at Harvard, of black figures in Jewish art he is a professor of Art History adds to the importance of the at SUNY, Purchase. Kaplan is a Warsaw Codex. It can be inter- specialist of political iconog- preted as a sly nod to racial raphy of Venetian Renaissance relations in Venice between art and also has an interest in black Africans and Jews, but the presence of forks in the TIM STRAUB/TUFTS DAILY also as a look at the restricted context of food and eating in Professor Paul Kaplan brings Venetian art back to life using facsimile reproductions and projection screens in lives of Jews during this time. Renaissance art. last night’s lecture. ONLINE @ tuftsdaily.com With superficial, cliché lyrics, it’s THE SCENE | better to leave this ‘Passenger’ behind MANNEQUIN dies but fall short of lyrical success. Clichés continued from page 5 abound in lines like “I need a light in the dark for the lost politicians who don’t see their as I search for the resolution,” while most Fleet Foxes at the Somerville Theatre greed as a flaw.” Listeners wonder what he is phrases in “Annie Use Your Telescope” are talking about. The ideas become disjointed, simply too vague for the listener to enter the held together only by the water that floods a space of the song. as flashes of colored lights glint in the gilded interior trim of the Somerville Theatre series of incomplete thoughts. The difference between Jack’s Mannequin’s like reflections from stained glass, five voices harmonize in a way that can only be The problem with most of the tracks on “The freshman and sophomore efforts is clear even described as angelic. Faces in the audience gaze in rapture, some swaying. Last night’s Glass Passenger” is that McMahon no longer in the titles of the albums. Both chronicle a Fleet Foxes concert was more than just a performance. In the words breathed by one makes his songwriting seem California-casual. part of McMahon’s journey, but “Everything glowing listener as she left the theater, “it was an epiphany.” Melodies that would normally showcase his in Transit” keeps the focus on the motion and To read more about Monday night’s Fleet Foxes concert, visit the Arts Blog, “The skill on the piano keys lean more toward the the music itself, leaving the lyrics accessible. Scene,” at TuftsDaily.com synthetic and manufactured sounds of groups “The Glass Passenger” takes on the subject of — by Jessica Bal like The Click Five. Sugary pop mixed with lyr- the journey rather than the abstract musings ics meant to evoke McMahon’s struggles leave that come with it, pushing preachy words that his words sounding hollow and his otherwise ultimately overlook the audience. tender voice strained. McMahon has locked himself in a glass “Hammers and Strings (A Lullaby)” is the case in this album, causing him to abandon clearest example of this flatness. In a song the authentic energy he had in his solo debut. that should be full of passion, the message is In “Crashin,” he says “Even if your voice comes far too obvious — McMahon even includes back again/ Maybe there’ll be no one listen- his own name — and his voice borders on ing.” Jack’s Mannequin fans are certainly lis- whiny. Songs like “The Resolution” and tening, but it’s not the same passionate voice “Annie Use Your Telescope” have solid melo- they are used to hearing.

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FRIENDS Pegg at the center or as the Pegg broke away from his usual continued from page 5 butt of the joke, which evokes character and instead was an the plot and Pegg’s character that laughter from the audience. He emotionally stunted but serious do not make any sense. Instead squeezes all the humor he can police chief. It is unfortunate that of just presenting a quirky reality, out of the otherwise dry script, no one can stay on top forever. the movie forces the plot and the but too often the gag misses and In the supporting cast, Bridges characters to fit within a typical the errors are amplified by the as CEO Harding provides the only movie framework. For example, audience’s silence. consistently good performance. Pegg’s character consistently acts Despite his unfortunate cir- Everyone else either plays a styl- like a jerk, but then has moral cumstances (starring in a bad ized cliché (like Huston) or is just values (probably to win over the movie), Pegg does a respectable a bad actor (Dunst). Fox does a audience) that clash with his job of bringing genuine humor superb job at being attractive, actions and ambitions. to the movie. First known for his wearing underwear and acting The script can be blamed for role in “Spaced,” a funny British dead inside — but not much else. the failure of most scenes in the TV show, Pegg became famous Even die-hard Pegg fans would movie; it presents many jokes stateside for starring in “Shaun of be better off skipping this film. that are mercilessly poured on the Dead” (2004), a satirical zom- This is a simple comedy filled and consistently bite the dust. bie movie. His next major film with unfunny jokes that drown Rottentomatoes.com There are about 10 to 12 very was “Hot Fuzz” (2007), a great out all of the other potentially Jeff Bridges contemplates his career, wishing he had chosen better movies. funny moments, always with spoof on cop action films, where positive aspects.

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EDITORIAL THE TUFTS DAILY Keeping state government functional Ro b e r t S. Si l v e r b l a t t Editor-in-Chief This fall, Massachusetts residents will vote The states that do not have state income taxes, budget certainly does contain unwise Editorial on the ability of their state government to for example, tend to pay for governmental ser- expenditures, that’s not a reason to throw remain effective. On the November ballot, vot- vices through high property and sales taxes. So the baby out with the bathwater. Rachel Dolin Managing Editors Kristin Gorman ers will consider Question 1, which proposes not only will one form of taxation largely can- According to local officials, even the elimina- the elimination of the state’s income tax. While cel out the other, it will do so via a mechanism tion of all of the government’s programs that Jacob Maccoby Editorial Page Editors many families could use additional money in that places the burden disproportionately on could be considered wasteful will still leave the Jason Richards these tough economic times, Massachusetts the poor and vulnerable. As Massachusetts state budget with a revenue gap. That’s where Giovanni Russonello Executive News Editor residents must recognize that taxes pay for continues to strive for economic equality, is the other forms of taxation come into play. vital governmental programs. In order to pre- it really worth it to save a few dollars by pass- Too many politicians have been afraid to Sarah Butrymowicz News Editors serve these services, we urge residents to vote ing off the responsibility to those least able to call taxes necessary. Conservative politicians Pranai Cheroo Nina Ford no to Question 1 and keep the income tax handle it? and advocacy groups often promise to reduce Ben Gittleson intact. Taxes help pay for quality education, uni- taxes and rein in government spending. These Gillian Javetski If the measure is passed, state residents can versal healthcare and reliable public transpor- conservative leaders have played the pain of Jeremy White expect to pocket $3,600 on average. However tation. Additionally, cities and towns receive paying taxes for cheap political points. We appealing this may seem, the inherent tradeoff substantial funding from the state govern- applaud Gov. Deval Patrick for refusing to suc- Alexandra Bogus Assistant News Editor must be considered. ment. Somerville, for one, received 33 percent cumb to these political games and for fighting Michael Del Moro Massachusetts relies on tax dollars to bal- of its budget from the state this fiscal year, and for responsible taxation. Too often, politicians Carrie Battan Executive Features Editor ance its budget, and the income tax accounts its officials predict an “adverse impact” on cave and reduce taxes while continuing to pay for 40 percent of the state’s revenue. While local governments if the measure is passed. for vital government programs. The result of Jessica Bidgood Features Editors Robin Carol some will undoubtedly walk into the poll- To start with, much of the money that is used this political cowardice is almost always the Kerianne Okie ing stations wide-eyed from the potential to to pay police officers and firefighters would crippling state debts that leave future genera- Charlotte Steinway finally make ends meet, we urge them to real- simply disappear. tions to pay for the present’s irresponsibility. ize that they money they “save” will likely leave The proposal’s proponents claim that the Paying taxes is an unpleasant aspect of life, Sarah Bliss Assistant Features Editors Meghan Pesch their pockets through other taxes. loss of income tax revenue will not affect cru- but it is also an inevitable one. It is reckless After all, the state can’t just stand idly by as cial services, as the government can eliminate for the citizens of Massachusetts to pretend Mike Adams Executive Arts Editor so much revenue gets yanked from its coffers. wasteful spending. While the Massachusetts otherwise. Jessica Bal Arts Editors Grant Beighley Sarah Cowan Terrence Nowicki Catherine Scott Emma Bushnell Assistant Arts Editors Matthew DiGirolamo Jyll Saskin Executive Op-Ed Editor Thomas Eager Executive Sports Editor Sapna Bansil Sports Editors Evans Clinchy Philip Dear David Heck Carly Helfand Noah Schumer Scott Janes Assistant Sports Editor Jo Duara Executive Photo Editor Alex Schmieder Photo Editors Laura Schultz Rebekah Sokol Annie Wermiel James Choca Assistant Photo Editors Emily Eisenberg Aalok Kanani Meredith Klein Danai Macridi Tim Straub

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Many of Minah Kim economic crisis became clearest to me last backs. us could find ourselves in serious trouble next Monday as I was riding the bus home. The What does it all mean? Ironically enough, fall (or even this spring), whether we’re still in Matt Skibinski New Media Editor House of Representatives had just failed to in a time of severe trouble for millions of college or trying to start graduate school. Kelly Moran Webmaster pass the bailout bill (merely delaying its enact- Americans (and people around the world), How will Boston College react? Will the ment until Friday), and for the first time since our service-oriented seniors may not have university stabilize tuition and offer far more Caryn Horowitz Executive Copy Editor the economy began unraveling last year, I saw so easy a time finding an organization to financial aid? It’s easy to say it should, but do some real concern among my peers: News volunteer for. Programs that used to be in dire we really expect BC to dip into the endow- Grace Lamb-Atkinson Copy Editors of the bill’s defeat was spreading through the need of volunteers may not exist anymore, as ment at a time like this, when 20,000 kids will Michelle Hochberg nonprofits are forced to trim their budgets. still want to come here anyway? I person- Ben Smith bus like wildfire, and people were nervous for Christopher Snyder what tomorrow would bring. And try finding a permanent job — even for ally don’t have the slightest clue as to how Elisha Sum “Just our luck that this happens our senior $20,000 a year — with a charitable organiza- bad of a hit the endowment has taken over Ricky Zimmerman year,” one acquaintance of mine said to his tion or NGO. the past three weeks and will continue to Brianna Beehler Assistant Copy Editors friend. And it’s true. Who knows how many For that matter, try finding any job. take over the coming months, but it prob- Casey Burrows of our seniors had internships with Lehman Anywhere. In any field. Odds are you’ll be ably isn’t good. Furthermore, I would bet that Alison Lisnow Brothers or Merrill Lynch this summer? competing with people five to 10 years older the 10-year capital campaign is in serious Rachel Oldfield Mary Jo Pham Anybody who got an offer out of the experi- than you, with more experience and better trouble. There’s no doubt that we had literally Lily Zahn ence is now starting at square one. recommendations. But that’s not the worst hundreds (at least) of graduates working for With tens of thousands of people with pro- of the crisis for us. For many people, mere- recently deceased companies, some of whom fessional finance experience now looking for ly returning to school next year may be a were major donors. 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visit the calendar at activecitizen.tufts.edu 12 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Sunday race to give Jumbos we’ve got your number chance to test new additions on sexual violence. WOMEN’S CREW Regatta and the Head of the continued from page 16 Fish over the subsequent so our practices are longer, weekends — where they will *Do you have a concern about what happened to you or to a friend regard- we are working and doing get to put several weeks of ing sexual violence, hook ups, relationship violence or harassment? more outside of practice … team practice into action. to set that base for the spring “What’s great for us is that because the spring races are it does relieve the boredom *Do you need resources? Help with your options on and off campus and more of a sprint,” senior co- of fall training; it gives the captain Steph St. Thomas said. student-athletes something to somewhere safe to talk? “Especially since we have all focus on, and in some respects of these new rower freshmen, it gives you an option to test we’ve had to backtrack and yourself against people from Our community has two numbers you should know: teach everyone how to do it other schools,” Caldwell said. again because in the past we’ve “From a coach’s standpoint, had, say, two freshmen come it gives me an opportunity to The sexual violence resource coordinator (svrc) is in the lower level in and pick it up, so we’ve been see with new people every year spending a lot of time working how [they] react to the com- of health service. She can meet with you to help you think through on technique, sort of showing petitive environment.” them how we row at Tufts, get- “The Snake is going to be options and get you information so you can make decisions. Call ting them more acclimated to a really good test to see how elaine theodore at 617-627-3752 [email protected] the program.” permanent the changes we’ve “[The] fall is a really good been making on the water time to get your technique in technically have become,” the water down,” Mula added. Mula said. “It will be inter- The sexual assault clinician (sac) is a confidential counseling “Most rowers don’t go rowing esting to see if we can make resource in the health service who can meet with students who every day in the summer, so those changes permanent in a it’s a good time to get back in stressful race environment. All want a clinical response and guidance. She is available on weekdays the swing of things.” things that happen in practice And with nine veteran by the time they come to races at 617-627-3350 [email protected] seniors graduating from last should be automatic.” year’s roster, St. Thomas said Indeed, fall training and there’s a definite adjustment races provide the new row- Contact us. We’re here for you. to be made, but that the cur- ers the chance to resolve their rent upperclassmen will step level of commitment to the up to lead Tufts and guide the crew. With rigorous training newcomers as they learn the and relatively few opportuni- program. ties throughout the year for “The biggest challenge is competitive racing, it requires this new team dynamic and sizable dedication. getting the freshmen to push “One of the neat things the bar and be at the same about this place is that we level that all those seniors promote all of these diverse were at,” she said. “In the var- co-curricular activities that sity [boat] last year we had two students can be involved in,” juniors, one freshman and the Caldwell said. “The hardest rest were seniors, including thing for students is making our coxswain. choices about two or three “But we’ve been really things they do well rather than impressed with how well the dabbling in four or six things. seniors now have continued “So part of what’s going on to push everyone else and set now in anticipation of the Sponsored by the Health and Wellness Service and the Health Education Department the standard really high,” St. women’s first race is you have Thomas continued. “The fresh- this large group of freshmen men really came in and they’ve for whom understanding how been … ready to go and have to make these decisions is just a great work ethic, and we’ve coming to fruition now,” he been really lucky that while continued. “They’re figuring the dynamic has changed, it’s out how to budget their time, definitely not for the worst.” and they’re figuring out how Develop skills for social change through the Following an alteration to much importance there is to the autumn racing schedule what we’re doing in the weight that had crew opt out of com- room; they’re trying to find peting this past Sunday with their place in the program. A the men’s team at the Textile lot of what is going on now River Regatta, the Jumbos have is that social/sport hierarchy Scholars Program three races scheduled for the reestablishing itself and peo- fall — the Snake on Sunday, ple figuring out competitively Applications due Friday, October 24! the annual Head of the Charles where they fit in.” Come to any information session to learn about Education for Active Citizenship (E4AC), the class required to become a Scholar.

Tuesday, October 14, 6:00 - 7:00 pm Wednesday, October 15, 5:00 - 6:00 pm Thursday, October 16, 6:30 - 7:30 pm All sessions in the Rabb Room, Lincoln Filene Hall

x Who are the Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service Scholars? x What do the Scholars do in our local communities and on campus? x How do they work in our local communities and create effective social change? courtesy Steph St. Thomas The women’s crew team will participate in its first race of the season this x Why be a catalyst for social change? Sunday at the Quinsigamond Snake Regatta in Worcester, Mass. All freshmen are eligible to apply. Sophomores Eating Disorder Treatment committed to being on campus through their Treatment of Adults senior year are also eligible. Suffering from Anorexia and For an application or more information visit Bulimia Nervosa activecitizen.tufts.edu For the most effective treatment and highest staff-to-client ratio in New England, informed clinicians refer their clients to Laurel Hill Inn. We provide extensive programming in a highly structured and supervised non-institutional therapeutic setting. Evening, day, residential, and aftercare programs in West Medford and West Somerville. Call Linda at 781 396-1116 or visit our web site at www.laurelhillinn.com. Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports 13 Giants throttle Seattle, retain DAILY DIGITS perfect record NFL 13 2 15 continued from page 15 before their bye week, throttling the The Tufts career record for touchdown re- Shots allowed by the field hockey team The number of consecutive matches that Seattle Seahawks 44-6 to stay perfect ceptions, now held by senior wideout Da- against Amherst during the Jumbos 4-0 the women’s volleyball team won to in 2008. The defending Super Bowl vid Halas, who passed John Troy (LA, ’00) win on the road Saturday. To put that start the season before falling to Union champions racked up 526 yards of total and Rich Giacchetti (LA, ’70) following his in perspective, Tufts recorded as many at the Tufts Invitational on Saturday. offense, headlined by a banner day 124-yard, three-touchdown performance assists in the game, while four individual Before this year, their best start ever was from Eli Manning, who threw for 267 against Bowdoin on Saturday. Sitting with players fired at least that many shots. The 10-0. The accomplishment is even more yards and two scores while completing five touchdowns and five games to go, Jumbos totaled 19 shots in the contest, impressive when juxtaposed with last 76 percent of his passes. Halas could easily break the single season and through eight games, the team has season, when the team started off 0-4 With stud receiver Plaxico Burress mark of six set by Mike Gorham in 1972 now taken over 200 shots more than without winning a set in any of its first having been suspended due to a viola- and classmate Steve Black in 2007. their opponents. four matches. tion of team rules, Manning turned to his supporting cast, hooking up with backup Domenik Hixon for 102 yards in the first half. Running back Brandon Jacobs also took advantage of a deplet- ed Seahawk defense, rumbling for 136 62 0 269 yards on the ground. The number of postseason games that The number of turnovers surrendered The number of all purpose yards Should the Giants repeat as NFL the members of the Rays played in be- by the Washington Redskins on offense totaled by Reggie Bush against Min- champions, it will be because of fore this year. Take out Chad Bradford this year. After tossing 11 intercep- nesota on Monday night, including Manning’s supporting cast: players (17 games), Dan Wheeler (13) and Cliff tions in 13 games last year, quarterback 71-yard and 64-yard punt returns for like Hixon and backup running backs Floyd (12), and that leaves 20 games of Jason Campbell is enjoying a breakout touchdowns. Bush ran the ball 12 Derrick Ward and Ahmad Bradshaw, October experience among the remain- campaign this season, compiling a 96.7 times for 29 yards, while also catching who combined for 105 yards on the ing 23 players on the Tampa Bay’s active QB rating and tallying 6 touchdowns a team-high seven passes for 64 yards. ground against Seattle. In a division roster. The seventh-youngest team in without any picks. On the ground, the Unfortunately, Bush’s efforts were for loaded with strong teams, the Giants baseball, the Rays’ average age is 27.5, Redskins have not handed it off to seven naught, as the Saints fell 30-27 to the are the only team to have beaten the whereas the roster of ALCS opponent players this season without coughing up Gus Frerotte-led Vikings and dropped Redskins, and, with three weak con- Boston checks in at 30.3 years. a fumble either. to 2-3 on the season. tests ahead, they should go into a Nov. 2 matchup with Dallas undefeated and ready to enforce their dominance over the NFC East. Elsewhere in the division, the SCHEDULE | Oct. 8 - Oct. 14 Cowboys rebounded from a demor- alizing home loss to the Redskins with a 31-22 victory over one of the wed thu fri sat sun mon tue league’s saddest squads, the Cincinnati at Trinity Bengals. The Cowboys out-rushed the Football 1 p.m. Bengals 198-61, further demonstrating the depth that has carried them to a 4-1 record and a share of second place Field Hockey at Middlebury in the NFC East. 1:30 p.m. Rookie Felix Jones exploded for 96 yards, including a 33-yard score, while RB Marion Barber added 84 yards on Women’s Soccer at Middlebury at Keene St. the ground. Despite throwing for only 1:30 p.m. 6 p.m. 176 yards, quarterback Tony Romo hooked up with three different receiv- ers for as many touchdowns. Men’s at Middlebury Soccer Romo’s day at the office was his low- 1:30 p.m. est output of the season, but his veteran nature shined through as he catalyzed at All-New two fourth-quarter touchdown drives to Cross Country England Championships put the Bengals, who had come within three points, behind for good. With league power shifting over to the Volleyball vs. Coast Guard at Amherst at Middlebury NFC this year, the East has fielded four 7 p.m. 12 p.m. 2 p.m. legitimate Super Bowl contenders through the first five weeks of the season. Wallach Wallach If these trends hold true for the Men’s Tennis Invitational Invitational remaining games, three of them could at Bates 9 a.m. at Bates 9 a.m. still be playing in January — which happened last year when the Cowboys, Women’s Tennis vs. NYU Redskins and Giants all made the cut 2 p.m. — while perennial contenders such as the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots could be at home, at Quinsigamond Crew learning the second stanza to “Hail to Snake Regatta the Redskins.” 8 a.m.

StatISTICS | Standings

Field Hockey Women's Soccer Men's Soccer Volleyball Football NCAA Div. III Field Hockey (8-0, 5-0 NESCAC) (5-1-0, 3-1-0 NESCAC) (4-3-1, 1-3-0 NESCAC) (16-1, 3-0 NESCAC) (2-1, 2-1 NESCAC) (Oct. 7, 2008) NESCAC OVERALL NESCAC OVERALL NESCAC OVERALL NESCAC OVERALL W L PF PA Points (First-place votes) W L W L T W L T W L T W L T W L T W L W L Trinity 3 0 57 39 1. Bowdoin, 538 (22) 5 0 9 0 0 0 1 Amherst 3 0 12 3 Bowdoin Williams 4 0 0 8 0 0 Middlebury 3 0 1 5 Amherst 2 1 75 61 2. TCNJ, 469 (3) Tufts 3 0 16 1 Tufts 5 0 8 0 0 Amherst 3 0 1 4 1 2 Trinity 3 1 0 7 1 0 Colby 2 1 37 54 Conn. Coll. 3 1 10 6 3. Middlebury, 464 (1) Trinity 4 0 8 0 0 Tufts 3 1 0 5 1 0 Williams 3 1 0 6 2 0 Middlebury 2 1 92 66 Williams 3 1 11 7 4. Messiah, 457 Middlebury 3 1 6 1 0 Wesleyan 2 1 1 5 1 1 Wesleyan 2 1 1 3 3 1 Tufts 2 1 80 49 Middlebury 2 1 6 6 5. Ursinus, 456 (1) 2 3 4 4 0 2 0 Williams 2 1 72 34 Amherst Bowdoin 2 1 2 4 1 3 Amherst 2 2 0 5 Wesleyan 2 1 13 4 6. Johns Hopkins, 452 4 0 Bowdoin 1 2 80 99 Colby 1 3 4 4 0 Middlebury 2 2 0 3 4 2 Conn. Coll. 2 2 0 3 Bowdoin 1 2 12 6 7. Tufts, 368 4 0 Hamilton 1 2 38 57 Williams 1 3 4 4 0 Colby 1 3 0 4 3 0 Bowdoin 2 3 0 3 Trinity 1 3 8 7 8. Lebanon Valley, 362 4 0 Bates 0 3 28 78 Bates 1 4 4 5 0 Bates 1 4 0 2 5 0 Colby 1 3 0 3 Bates 0 2 9 9 9. Salisbury, 338 3 1 Wesleyan 0 3 28 50 Conn. Coll 1 4 3 5 0 Conn. Coll 0 3 0 4 3 0 Tufts 1 3 0 4 Colby 0 3 7 8 10. Rowan, 289 Wesleyan 0 5 1 7 0 Trinity 0 3 0 4 3 0 Bates 1 4 0 4 4 0 Hamilton 0 4 6 12 NCAA Div. III Women's G A Pts G A Pts G A Pts Offensive Kills SA Rushing Att. Yds. Avg. TD Soccer T. Brown 12 2 26 C. Cadigan 3 1 7 D. Schoening 3 1 7 D. Joyce-Mendive 127 0 W. Forde 78 424 5.4 3 (Oct. 7, 2008) K. Anderson 20 4.6 1 S. Nolet R. Coleman 2 1 5 C. Updike 119 4 91 A. Russo 8 7 23 3 1 7 D. Ferguson 8 66 8.2 0 1. Williams (Mass.) M. Kelly 8 2 18 F. Gamal 1 3 5 M. Fitzgerald 1 1 3 S. Filocco 114 18 B. Helgeson 98 1 2. Lynchburg (Va.) B. Holiday 3 2 8 A. Maxwell 2 0 4 A. Lach 1 1 3 K. Denniston 85 14 Passing Pct. Yds TD INT 3. Wisconsin-Eau Claire M. Burke 3 1 7 J. Love-Nichols 1 0 2 P. Doherty 1 0 2 A. Fucillo 60.0 613 6 2 L. Nicholas 70 0 4. Messiah (Pa.) I. Lewnard 3 0 6 A. VonPutt- 2 B. Green 1 0 2 D. Feiger 39 11 T. Guttadauro 2 1 5 kammer 1 0 2 N. Muakkassa 0 1 1 Receiving No. Yds Avg. TD 5. Puget Sound (Wash.) M. Scholtes 1 3 5 A. Michael 0 2 2 C. Flaherty 0 1 1 Defensive B Digs D. Halas 14 190 13.6 5 6. Wheaton (Ill.) L. Griffith 2 0 4 L. O’Connor 0 2 2 P. DeGregorio 0 1 1 N. Goldstein 0 273 S. Black 8 234 29.2 1 7. William Smith (N.Y.) D. Feiger 18 170 Defense Tack INT Sack 8. Calvin (Mich.) Goalkeeping GA S S% Goalkeeping GA S S% Goalkeeping GA S S% S. Filocco 13 157 M. Ripecky 0 157 A. Perry 17.0 1 0 9. Johns Hopkins (Md.) M. Zak 2 8 .800 H. Jacobs 1 13 .929 D. McKeon 7 31 .816 A. Kuan 0 64 R. Crisco 17.0 0 0 10. Univ. of Rochester (N.Y.) K. Hyder 3 5 .625 K. Minnehan P. Tonelli 1 6 .857 2 9 .818 C. Updike 7 37 T. Reynoso 14.0 0 0 19. Tufts 14 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Jumbos look for repeat first-place

MEN’S CREW boat faster. On the other hand, we need continued from page 16 to make sure we’re doing that efficiently said. “The crew is working together as a unit, and that we’re in sync when we’re rowing. finishand we’ve made in some Open good strides Four towards duringSometimes, guysSunday get out of rhythm race and we what we’re trying to achieve thus far.” lose our speed. We need to work on rowing “The set of the boat is also a key thing more efficiently at a higher stroke rate.” for us this year,” Etedali said. “We’ve been “Come spring time, the focus needs to working on keeping our boat set ... to be towards being very precise with the make sure that we maximize our strokes. It execution of the stroke so we can maxi- could’ve been better, but at the same time mize the effort that we put into stroke,” it shows where we are and where we can Britt said. get better.” After their humble start on the Just one race into the fall season, the Merrimack River this weekend, the Jumbos team already knows that it is running low will look to hone some of these tech- on time to work on its technique and team niques on Sunday at the Quinsigamond chemistry, as there are only three more Snake Regatta on Lake Quinsigamond in races left on the fall schedule. Aside from Worcester, Mass. The Tufts A boat took the standard need to form a firm network first place in the Men’s Open Four at the of trust among the crew, the team mem- regatta last fall, and the Jumbos know bers also agree that efficiency and rhythm what they have to do to achieve similar will be keys to success the rest of the way. results this year. “We took the first step towards success “We’re looking for a little more continu- by working together and moving the boat ity and a little bit more speed,” Britt said. forward as a unit,” Etedali said. “In crew, “In order to get that done, we’ve got to raise a faster stroke rate helps you move the our stroke rate to be faster.”

courtesy Steph St. Thomas Senior co-captain Nahv Etedali, sophomore Ryan Flood, senior Arkadiusz Turolski, senior Eren Bucak, junior Jonathon Jo, senior Kevin Conroy, junior Stephan Juergensen, senior co-captain Robbie Bayless and sophomore coxswain Josh Aschheim race at Saturday’s Textile River Regatta in Lowell, Mass. Wednesday, October 8, 2008 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports 15

Inside the NFL Evans Clinchy | Dirty Water Skins outlast Eagles as NFC East Centennially continues to assert dominance stupefied he Dodgers? Seriously? What we have all witnessed over the past week is one of the most anticlimactic events in the historyT of sports. The Chicago Cubs, winners of 97 games, favorites to win the National League pennant, a legitimate threat to win the franchise’s first World Series in exactly 100 years, fell flat on their faces. Not just losing in the first round, but doing so in three games to the Dodgers. The Dodgers! The more I think about the Cubs’ misfortune, the more it blows my mind. I don’t think people realize just how long a century is. Let’s talk about 1908 for a second. That was the year Grover Cleveland died and Lyndon Johnson was born. It was the year Henry Ford produced the first Model T. It was the year Christy Mathewson pitched 390.7 innings, won 37 games and didn’t lead the majors in either category. This was when the ball was dead, when players left their gloves on the field between innings and when every night was nickel beer night (only not, because night games didn’t exist — come on, nickels barely did). In short, it was a different time and it was a really different game. If the Cubs had won the World Series this year, they would have dramatically changed the history of baseball. And while, as a fan, I cannot help but root for my Red Sox, I think part of me was root- ing for the Cubs this year, just so that I could witness history. You have to admit, it would have fit quite nicely into the bigger picture that is 2008. I know we’re part of the great ESPN Generation that’s been brainwashed not MCT to care about anything outside of the Running back Clinton Portis ran wild over the Philadelphia Eagles’ defense on Sunday, accumulating 145 yards on the ground in a 23-17 past 36 hours, but let’s put the events of victory. The victory marked the second week in a row that the Redskins have defeated an NFC East opponent on the road, making them the past year into historical perspective. a legitimate contender for best in the conference. It’s actually pretty amazing. This year gave us the greatest upset b y Al e x Pr e w i t t drives to put his team ahead for good. profession littered with seasoned vet- in football history — Eli Manning’s Contributing Writer In three second-quarter drives, erans. His flawless play-calling, high- Giants over Tom Brady’s Pats. It gave the Redskins produced nine points, lighted by an 18-yard option pass from us one of the most memorable games Over the course of every game at cutting into the Eagles’ slim margin receiver Antwaan Randle El to tight ever in college basketball, as Kansas FedEx Field, the rabid fans of the before Clinton Portis broke loose all end Chris Cooley, baffled Philadelphia stole Memphis’ national championship, Washington Redskins continuously over the Philadelphia defense in the throughout the afternoon. 75-68, after a Mario Chalmers three with bellow out the verses of their fight second half. The Redskins have all the compo- two seconds left forced overtime. It gave song, the first two lines of which glee- As a team, Washington rushed for nents of a squad designed to consis- us the renewal of a great NBA dynasty fully proclaim “Hail to the Redskins! 203 yards on the hapless Philadelphia tently rack up quality victories. The as the Celtics raised their 17th banner Hail victory!” After the Skins’ 23-17 defense, led by Portis’ 145 yards. stat most indicative of Washington’s and three future Hall of Famers finally Week 5 win over the host Philadelphia He, Campbell and Ladell Betts cut success — gaudy offensive numbers earned rings. Eagles, the rest of the NFL might and darted at will through an Eagles aside — is zero: the number of turn- In golf, the greatest player of all time, want to start attending the Church of defense that had only allowed an overs they have committed on offense Tiger Woods, earned his greatest victory, Burgundy and Gold as well. average of 53.8 yards through the first in five games this season. playing 91 holes of the U.S. Open despite Just seven days removed from a four weeks. After enduring a horrendous sched- an ACL injury. In tennis, one of the 26-24 win over the then-undefeated In just his third year out of Auburn ule to open the season — when they greats, Roger Federer, fell just short in Dallas Cowboys, Washington moved University, Campbell is making better traveled to the homes of NFC East foes his quest for a sixth straight Wimbledon to 4-1 with an equally impressive dis- decisions in the pocket this season New York, Dallas and Philadelphia — title, losing in a seven-hour marathon mantling of the Eagles. The Redskins — ones that will certainly produce the Redskins now face the St. Louis that some have called the best tennis gained just 23 yards in the first quar- quality wins down the road. On the Rams, Cleveland Browns and Detroit match ever. ter and went into the second quarter Redskins’ final drive, Campbell exe- Lions in the next three, creating an On its own, any of these events is a down 14 points following an electric cuted his best impression of Eagle opportunity for Washington to be great story. But together, they form an 68-yard punt return by Eagle rookie sQB Donovan McNabb, scampering 15 8-1 when it takes on Dallas again in unforgettably cohesive storyline — to sensation DeSean Jackson and a Brian yards on third-and-nine to keep the November. quote Junior Seau, 2008 has been about Westbrook power run up the middle. drive alive. Meanwhile, the New York Giants “a chance to be a part of ever.” But Washington quarterback Jason The most notable aspect of this picked up right where they left off But the only way to complete that Campbell did what he has been doing game, though, was Jim Zorn’s cement- storyline is for history to be made in all season and engineered productive ing himself as an elite coach in a see NFL, page 13 baseball, the one game that cares about its history more than any other. And Golf the one chance for that to happen was just blown away by a Chad Billingsley fastball. And historically, in the grand Tufts takes second at Husson Invitational scheme of things, who the hell is Chad b y Da n n y Jo s e p h Despite tough conditions when the with four players, so it didn’t have the Billingsley? Senior Staff Writer scores counted, the Jumbos negotiat- usual luxury of dropping the highest If anyone tells you that the Rays’ ed the par-72, 6442-yard course well. score when it came time to compute rise to the top is the real story of 2008, The golf team saw its best result of “I liked the course, it was really the team total. don’t listen for a second. The truth is the season on Monday, placing sec- inviting,” junior Brett Hershman said. Although the results this week were that bad expansion teams emerge from ond at the Husson College Invitational “It was playing tougher because it was encouraging, the Jumbos still aren’t irrelevance all the time. It’s happened held at the Penobscot Valley Country very windy, and a lot of the tougher satisfied with their performance. 30 times. This was bound to happen, Club in Bangor, Maine. Tufts finished holes were into the wind, so we had “It was nice to be the second school and any real baseball fan knew it would between two squads from host Husson to use a little more club. But all in all in the tournament, but we wanted to happen soon — it’s no secret that the College, which fielded two separate there were a lot of birdie-able holes, go in and have a better performance “stockpiling tons of young pitchers” “Green” and “White” teams of five for and we could attack the par fives.” … as defending champs,” Hershman strategy works. the tournament. The Green team fin- Sophomore Dan Moll led the way said. “We left a lot of shots on the Nope, the real story of 2008 was just ished first with a two-day score of 597, for Tufts with a three-over-par 75 course.” flushed down the toilet in three quick 35 strokes ahead of the Jumbos’ 632. on Sunday and a seven-over 79 on The team will now look to work on games, two of them rather lopsidedly. The White team placed third with 639. Monday for a two-day total of 154, its execution as it prepares for the And all because Manny Ramirez and Joe Although the Jumbos couldn’t good enough for an eighth-place New England Championships coming Torre decided they didn’t have enough quite make good on sophomore Luke finish overall. Heffernan was not up in two weeks. rings already? Heffernan’s guarantee of a repeat far behind, shooting two consistent “When we hit fairways and greens God never was a Cubs fan. But this? championship, they could still take rounds of 78 and 77 for a cumulative we have to come through with a par,” This is as cruel as it gets. solace in their runner-up finish in the 155. Hershman carded an 81 in the Hershman said. “We like where we’re 10-team field. first round and followed it with an at for New Englands, we just need to Tufts shot a 317 on Sunday and a 80 for a total of 161, while senior co- execute like we know we can. If we get Evans Clinchy is a senior majoring in 315 on Monday, likely benefiting from captain Phil Haslett registered an 83 four or five guys clicking, we can do English. He can be reached at Evans. an extra practice round on Saturday. and a 79 for a 162. Tufts only traveled some damage.” [email protected]. 16 INSIDE Dirty Water 15 Golf 15 Inside the NFL 15 Sportstuftsdaily.com

Women’s Crew Preview Men’s Crew Bittersweet weekend New faces, fall races as Jumbos competition at Textile b y Sc o tt Ja n e s prepare for weekend tournament Daily Editorial Board The men’s crew team jumpstarted the fall racing season this weekend at the Textile River Regatta in Lowell, Mass., turning in some discouraging finishes but accomplishing its goals nonetheless. “I think it was a good race,” senior co- captain Robbie Bayless said. “I think we rowed pretty well. We came in the middle of the pack in all of the race; it was what we were trying to do.” The Tufts varsity A team rowed in three races on Saturday, posting a top finish of sixth place out of 10 boats in the Men’s Open Eight event. With a time of 20:14, the boat finished well behind Worcester Polytechnic, which took the top spot with a time of 18:48. The Jumbos fell victim to another Polytechnic boat in the Men’s Open Four event, finishing 10th out of eigh- teen teams in 21:14, more than a minute behind Polytechnic’s first-place 20:02 mark. In the Men’s Club Eight race, Tufts posted a less-than-ideal 20:36 to finish ninth out of 10 boats. courtesy Steph St. Thomas While the results seemed to be middling A sign of the fluid and changing nature of Tufts’ roster during fall training, a crew boat with rowers ranging all four class years practices at best, the Jumbos remain positive about on the water. From left to right, freshman Hannah Will, senior Marieke Kester, freshman Lily Carey, senior co-captain Kaitlyn Mula, senior their outlook on the young season. co-captain Steph St. Thomas, freshman Kathleen Holec, sophomore Kaylee Maykranz and freshman coxswain Gillian Hodes. “We definitely have a lot of room for improvement after this weekend’s meet,” b y Th o m a s Ea g e r have 16 experienced freshmen rowers Right now the coaching staff’s job is to senior co-captain Nahv Etedali said. Daily Editorial Board and an experienced freshman cox- get everyone understanding how the “While the results from the race were swain, compared with five incom- program works and getting everyone good because they showed us the areas Often on sports teams, a large influx ing experienced rowers last year, so invested in the program.” where we are strong, we still need to work of rookie players heralds an era of it’s triple the number compared to With so many athletes on the on raising our stroke rate a bit higher and rebuilding while the recent additions last year,” coach Gary Caldwell said. squad right now, Tufts hopes to use getting the boat moving faster for the find their way around a new program “Then there are eight or nine people the autumn season, which has fewer upcoming races.” in a new environment. from last year’s novice squad who races and places less emphasis on “You always like to win those races, but But for the women’s crew team rowed separately from the varsity, and results than the main spring portion we did what we were trying to do,” Bayless this fall, an uncharacteristically large then I had 17 upperclassmen athletes of the year, to both assess how to set said. “We started out a little softly and fin- crop of experienced freshmen row- returning too. the different crews for each boat and ished hard and used the day to earn some ers presents a different situation as “So trying to figure out where every- address some necessary base condi- valuable experience.” the Jumbos prep for their first race of body sits on the hierarchy chart is tioning before offseason training in The Jumbos have already mastered the the fall season at the Quinsigamond going to take some time this fall,” the winter. Fall regattas tend to be on set of their boat, or keeping an optimal Snake Regatta on Lake Quinsigamond he continued. “Things will change the longer side, at about 5,000 meters, horizontal balance of the boat upon each in Worcester, Mass. this Sunday. over a period of time; a lot of these compared to spring races that corre- stroke, which allows for maximum power “The freshmen all have experience, freshmen are relatively underdevel- spond more to a sprint at a distance and speed. so they bring a whole new level of oped compared to the upperclassmen of about 2,000 meters. “We were actually maintaining a good set competition to the team that didn’t who have been through our training “[The fall] is definitely to set a base to our boat this weekend, meaning the sta- really exist before,” senior co-captain program for one, two or three years, cardio because it’s such a longer distance, bilization from side to side,” coach Jay Britt Kaitlyn Mula said. so it’s going to take some time to see “Looking at the varsity squad, we what kind of growth they can have. see WOMEN’S CREW, page 12 see MEN’S CREW, page 14

Sailing Weekend performance bodes Tufts defeats well for national rankings Plymouth State b y Philip De a r only one spot overall; however, the late Daily Editorial Board slip-up left a bitter aftertaste in the mouths of the sailors. The sailing team is finally finding its “We were a solid third or fourth for stride after a somewhat tumultuous most of the day but we weren’t able to start, reeling in two first place finishes finish,” Hornos said. “[Senior tri-cap- and a fifth at some of the biggest regat- tain] Baker [Potts] and I are capable of tas of the season this past weekend. doing well … we just had issues finish- At the Danmark Trophy regatta host- ing, mainly myself. ed by the U.S. Coast Guard Academy on “I attribute it to my lack of experi- the Thames River, inconsistent breezes ence in these top regattas,” Hornos made for inconsistent finishes, some- continued. “I just try to take it and use thing that plagued most teams. For the it for the next regatta.” most part, though, the Jumbos man- Hornos also noted that two differ- aged to steer clear of trouble and finish ent boats were sailed on Saturday and with a solid 195 points in 24 races com- Sunday, adding to the difficulty of find- bined between the A and B divisions, ing consistency. good enough for a fifth-place finish out “[The inconsistency was] mainly due of 20 teams. to extremely shifty winds,” Hwa said. In the A division, junior Tomas Hornos “Sometimes it was really hard to catch and senior tri-captain Lara Hwa sailed the shifts. They were so extreme some- to a sixth with 98 points. Their range times you’d end up on the other side of of finishes spanned from a 15th on the the course ... it’s a little frustrating, but first race of the weekend to a first place that’s how the wind goes.” finish just three races later. What Hwa is referring to is a phe- “It was a pretty important regatta for nomenon in which, by virtue of the the fall,” Hornos said. “We’re happy — direction of the wind, one side of the just a little disappointed because we course can heavily favor certain boats. Laura Schultz/tufts Daily could’ve finished really, really well.” The direction of the wind, simply put, The Jumbos were nestled in fourth determines the route a boat must take Senior tri-captain Peter DeGregorio battles for the ball during Tufts’ 4-1 victory over position for the entirety of the second to get to a mark, and the most suc- Plymouth State last night on Bello Field. DeGregorio notched his first goal of the day of racing but finished the day with cessful boats are the ones that are on season in the win over the Panthers as the Jumbos moved to 5-3-1 overall. Junior a 14th, 15th and 16th between the two the side of the course where the wind Dan Schoening and freshmen Mark Blumenthal and Pat Doherty also scored for the boats in the last two races. The damage Jumbos. See tomorrow's Daily for full coverage. was not too great, dropping the Jumbos see SAILING, page 11