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Isolated T-storms Read It First 73/56 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LXVI, NUMBER 6 Friday, September 13, 2013 TUFTSDAILY.COM “YOLO” admissions question sparks controversy

b y Ju l i a McDa n i e l Proud members of the Tufts commu- Daily Editorial Board nity on Twitter appreciated the continued “quirkiness” vibe at Tufts, while others con- This summer, after the Office of demned the school for “trying too hard to Undergraduate Admissions released its target teenage applicants.” There were mul- college supplement questions for the class tiple complaints that college essays have of 2018, one prompt in particular ignited become “pointless,” and that the school is a frenzy in the media, among publica- not taking the college application process Nick Pfosi / The Tufts Daily tions including the Huffington Post, Good seriously, according to Twitter feeds. Tufts’ National Dialogue on Race Day featured a panel discussion commemorating civil rights. Morning America, The Atlantic and TIME Some of the most cutting words were Newsfeed. written by one of Tufts’ own just a month Suggested by a freshman, one of the six ago when Garrett Gilmore (LA ’12) posted Panel celebrates National options for applicants’ third supplement on Vice.com. He highlighted what many essay asks: “What does #YOLO mean to articles have dubbed the “cool dad” phe- you?” quoting hip-hop artist Drake’s song, nomenon, which describes the attempt “The Motto.” to seem cool in the eyes of a younger Dialogue on Race Day Tufts is known among applicants for its generation by making references to cur- b y Jo s h We i n e r racism.” He explained that this can be seen unusual essay questions. According to the rent pop culture. Daily Editorial Board in areas such as the American prison system, Huffington Post’s article published in July, “Stuff like this is little more than an which does not “acknowledge stubborn rac- the question is “encouraging applicants to appeal to the desire of upper-class white Students celebrated Tufts’ first annual ist inequalities in outcomes.” have some fun when they introduce them- applicants to feel like they’re being con- National Dialogue on Race Day with a panel Joseph emphasized the importance of selves to Tufts.” sidered as something other than a col- presentation in Cabot Auditorium last night hosting a dialogue analyzing such critical The Atlantic Wire’s writer Alexander lection of test scores and financial data,” at 7 p.m. issues before fielding a series of questions to Nazaryan, however, was more critical of Gilmore wrote. This event, sponsored by the Center for his panelists. He began by challenging them the quirky essay question. Sophomore Mel Goldberg, agreeing with the Study of Race and Democracy (CSRD), to assess America’s advancements towards “Setting itself up for certain mockery, Gilmore to an extent, said that Tufts is using featured six panelists who addressed issues achieving racial justice in the past 50 years. Tufts University is plopping face-first into the Drake quote to try to appeal to the cur- of racial disparity and social inequality in Michael Curry, president of the Boston the shallows of contemporary culture with rent generation of applicants. contemporary America. chapter of the National Association for the an essay question that is revealing, more “I certainly feel like the question itself History professor Peniel Joseph, a Advancement of Colored People, said that than anything, of the state of academia is just mindless pandering to young peo- founder of CSRD, served as facilitator of the United States has made much progress today,” Nazaryan wrote in July. “The ques- ple. I don’t think it’s intentional cultural the event. He acknowledged the signifi- in decades past but noted that disadvan- tion is an obvious instance of pandering, appropriation,” Goldberg said. “I think cance of holding such an event in the taged non-white communities still exist in of Tufts announcing that it is cool, that its they’re trying to appeal to what the demo- wake of the 50th anniversary of the March major cities across the country, including in admission officers get it, unlike those fusty graphic of their potential applicants are on Washington for Jobs and Freedom and Harlem, Roxbury and Chicago’s South Side. Ivy League colleges.” interested in.” assessed the United States’ current posi- “If you look at any Latino or black com- The Twittersphere blew up with com- Lee Coffin, dean of undergraduate tion in light of the decades-old goals laid munity in any of these cities, you will see a ments as well, and support for and oppo- admissions, sees the question differently. out by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. tale of two Americas,” Curry said. “Disparities sition against the question came in a Coffin said all six choices for the third “50 years ago, we had institutionalized exist across the board, and that is where the storm. Many poked fun by posting other supplement essay seek insight in the appli- racial segregation, and blacks and whites problem lies.” essay question ideas including “Describe a cant’s self-identity, and the point is to make had separate existences,” Joseph said. Kimberly McLarin, assistant profes- moment when you had to make a difficult Tufts accessible. “Today, segregation is gone [and] we have sor of writing, literature and publishing at decision: Team Edward or Team Jacob?” “Our goal as admissions officers is to be more racial diversity in our politics than ever Emerson College, added that there has not and, “If Justin Bieber could meet one per- as universal as we can be,” he said. “A good before, but also growing racial inequalities.” been enough of an effort to aid these impov- son living or dead, who would you want it Joseph linked the problems prevalent in to be?” see YOLO, page 2 modern American society to “color-blind see DIALOGUE, page 2

Minor glitches plague new iSIS

b y De n a l i Ti e t j e n tragic,” she said. “There wasn’t to address that problem.” Daily Editorial Board anything that we couldn’t resolve Enrollment issues with recita- pretty quickly. We didn’t know tions were due to quotas that indi- Despite technological issues what problems there were going vidual departments had set, not involving the Integrated Student to be. Otherwise they wouldn’t the system, Irish explained. She Information System (iSIS), the have happened in the first place. added that students should clear project team is satisfied with the But things do happen, and it was their browser’s caches and cookies, new system’s functionality and was relatively smooth.” as well as use the iSIS navigation prepared for problems that arose In the time it took for iSIS icons — rather than the browser’s once class enrollment opened. administrators to respond, howev- back button — when navigating During the first week of school, er, some students faced problems the system. students reported issues with with scheduling courses. Irish stressed that the implemen- iSIS regarding class locations and “My major problem had to do tation period of iSIS is not over, as financial aid processing, accord- with my registration for mandatory the project has entered a one-year ing to Tufts Technology Services recitations for my language class,” “stabilization period” during which Director of Communications sophomore Michele De Mars said. improvements will be made. The and Organizational Effectiveness “Essentially all the recitations were next step may include a one-time Dawn Irish. Some students who filled, so I couldn’t register for my login for Trunk and iSIS, she said. had recently submitted tuition lecture class even though the lec- “We appreciate students’ payments were locked out of iSIS ture was still open. It waitlisted you patience as we address all of these completely. for both.” issues,” Irish said. “We’re really just “We did expect we’d see some Students have also cited com- excited. It’s new technology. We issues here and there,” Irish said. plaints that the iSIS interface is haven’t implemented a new sys- “Many of the things we imple- confusing to navigate. tem in almost 30 years.” Kyra Sturgill / The Tufts Daily mented we couldn’t test until we “iSIS is a lot more complicated One of the primary goals of the Although some students encountered problems while registering for classes on went live — until a student actually than at my old school. You can’t iSIS project was to streamline all iSIS, Tufts Technology Services worked to resolve issues as quickly as possible. tried to log in and do something.” click back, which was really frus- the data and information from According to Irish, the team trating,” Laura Andreola, a junior Student Information System newer systems over the years, like they didn’t talk to each other. You addressed problems as quickly transfer student, said. “Sometimes (SIS), the former student infor- the financial aid and learning man- had to log into 18 different sys- as possible. when I’d log in, I’d have error signs mation system that iSIS replaced agement systems,” Irish said. “And tems, and you had a different user- “I don’t think there was any- all over my screen, and I had to last spring. all of those things existed, but they thing that came up that was too delete my browser history in order “We had integrated a lot of were on aging infrastructure, and see ISIS, page 2

Inside this issue Today’s sections

The “Hippie Chic” The second season of News/Features 1 Classifieds 11 exhibit at the Museum “The Newsroom” has a of Fine Arts celebrates more compelling plot Arts and Living 5 Sports Back the 1960s and 70s. than its predecessor. Comics 8

see ARTS, page 5 see ARTS, page 5 2 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y News | Features Friday, September 13, 2013 THE TUFTS DAILY Media, Tufts community react to “YOLO” question Ha n n a h R. Fi n g e rh u t YOLO Editor-in-Chief continued from page 1 Editorial question allows an applicant to showcase another part of their personality that may Jenna Buckle not have been captured in the other parts Melissa Wang of the application.” Managing Editors Admissions provides multiple other essay options from which to choose, if the Abigail Feldman Executive News Editor Daniel Gottfried News Editors “YOLO” question is not to an applicant’s Victoria Leistman Menghan Liu taste. This year’s application choices range Melissa Mandelbaum from celebrating your nerdy side to cel- Elizabeth McKay Annabelle Roberts ebrating the role sports play in your life. Mahpari Sotoudeh “We try to imagine questions that dif- Josh Weiner Sarah Zheng ferent kinds of students from different Daniel Bottino Assistant News Editors backgrounds can see and say ‘I can be Alexa Horwitz Elissa Ladwig creative,’” Coffin said. Hunter Ryan Sophomore Ben Weilerstein found Denali Tietjen that the question accomplished what Admissions had hoped it would. Shannon Vavra Executive Features Editor Lily Sieradzki Features Editors “I don’t think [the question] is inap- Charlotte Gilliland propriate at all,” he said. “The university Emily Bartlett Vicky Rathsmill is allowed to make an attempt to relate to Emma Arnesty-Good Assistant Features Editors the students. It’s their job to get students Caitlin McClure Sabrina McMillin to like Tufts.” Julia McDaniel Gilmore also brought up a deeper issue that was not addressed in other major Caroline Welch Executive Arts Editor media sources: race relations on campus. WAN JING LEE / THE Tufts Daily Dan O’Leary Arts Editors “I’m mad because Tufts isn’t being criti- Admissions’ ‘YOLO’ prompt led to strong reactions from media and the Tufts community. Veronica Little Drew Robertson Assistant Arts Editors cized for admission and administrative Brendan Donohue practices that deserve scorn, practices Admissions’ efforts to ensure the ques- in the overall admissions process. Once Lancy Downs Grace Hoyt that are a toxic mixture of profiteering tions would not be insulting. admissions includes a quote from a rap- and systemic racism and classism that “There are members of our staff who per like Drake, all of the sudden there’s all Alexander Schroeder Executive Sports Editor are symptomatic of higher education as work on diversity recruitment who eval- this backlash about how they are appro- Marcus Budline Sports Editors Aaron Leibowitz gestalt,” he said. uate these questions. We would never priating black culture for their own means David McIntyre According to Gilmore, by asking this include a question on the application that and ends.” Zachey Kliger Jake Indursky question, Tufts indicated that it is an insti- would offend students.” Weilerstein said that the administration Claire Sleigh tution that encourages students to seize Coffin clarified that the question is should be making more of an effort to lis- Kate Klots Matthew Berger the day and says ‘you only live once,’ about the applicant expressing him- ten to such accusations. Tyler Maher Assistant Sports Editors — YOLO — when faced with adversity. or herself. “There are a lot of students on campus Ross Dember Jason Schneiderman Gilmore said, though, that the university “I don’t look at that question as a ques- who have issues with the university and Alex Connors has not always supported — and has even tion about YOLO, so much as it’s a ques- who have pointed out many instances of stifled — students’ right to speak for what tion about opportunity, [about] being racism coming from students and vari- Elayne Stecher Executive Op-Ed Editor they believe in once enrolled at Tufts. spontaneous,” he said. “The key part of ous sources,” he said. “That’s a serious Bhushan Deshpande Op-Ed Editors Tom Chalmers “Asking your applicants what #YOLO the question to me is that it says, ‘What issue. I am not part of the Tufts adminis- Matthew Crane means to them doesn’t amount to any- does it mean to you?’ It gives students a lot tration, and I don’t get to speak for them, Nick Golden Jehan Madhani Cartoonists thing when you stop listening to what of ways to interpret it in their own words.” but I think that the least they should Keran Chen they have to say after they reach their 250 While these might have been Admissions’ be doing is listening to people who are Denise Amisial intentions, the reactions from media and upset with them.” Benjamin Boventer word limit,” he wrote. “It’s okay to goofily Scott Geldzahler Editorialists expound upon a term that a famous black the Tufts community have put them in a While the administration has faced Drew Lewis person coined, Tufts seems to say, but hav- difficult situation, Goldberg said. many questions and complaints from the ing students of color discuss their negative “I think that the administration is put community, Boston.com does not doubt Kyra Sturgill Executive Photo Editor Caroline Geiling Photo Editors experiences at the university might scare in a bit of an impossible position,” she Tufts’ ability to attract applicants. John Hampson rich white applicants away.” said. “I hear a lot of groups on campus “Some of these questions may seem Wan Jing Lee Simone Backer Coffin responded to this complaint by demanding that the different minorities silly or lighthearted, [but] Tufts’ applica- Nick Pfosi Staff Photographers addressing the Office of Undergraduate and perspectives are better represented tion process is nothing to scoff at.” Zhuangchen Zhou Courtney Chiu Sofia Adams

Alexander Kaufman Executive New Media Editors Oliver Porter iSIS to undergo Panelists discuss advancements for Phuong Ta Jake Hellman New Media Editor Barton Liang Assistant New Media Editor more changes in race equality PRODUCTION DIALOGUE tently interconnected,” she said. Elliot Philips next year continued from page 1 Professor of English and African and Production Director ISIS erished communities. African-American Studies at Harvard continued from page 1 “The war on poverty is the one war we University John Stuaffer said that the Emily Rourke Executive Layout Editor name and password for many of them.” have given up on,” she said. “I think that’s American prison system, in contrast to Adrian Lo Senior Layout Editor Emma Arnesty-Good Layout Editors Although Andreola appreciates that where the emphasis needs to be.” those of other countries, is not designed to Jen Betts the changes have made different school Paul Watanabe, director of the reform its inmates. Most convicts — African Shoshanna Kahne Daniel MacDonald sites more accessible, she believes that the Institute for Asian American Studies at Americans in particular — are left perma- Montana Miller Falcon Reese streamlining process has created a system the University of Massachusetts, Boston, nently disadvantaged by their experiences Reid Spagna too complex for easy use. acknowledged “a huge gap in ability and in prison, she said. Andrew Stephens Chelsea Stevens “At [Vanderbilt University], we had differ- talent” remains among different factions “Prisoners in the United States represent Maura McQuade Assistant Layout Editor ent sites for everything — financial aid was of American society. a form of slavery,” Stauffer said. in a different place than registration — but “We have more comfort in talking about Joseph ended the event by asking how Jamie Hoagland Executive Copy Editors each site operated well,” Andreola said. “I ‘the dream,’ but discomfort in talking of the United States should proceed and Julia Russell think the idea of having it all in one place is prevailing differences and disparities in how racial justice should be pursued in Emma Arnesty-Good Copy Editors Anna Haugen really cool, but it is too complicated.” today’s society,” Watanabe said. “We tend the future. Several panelists responded Grace Hoyt On the other hand, Irish emphasized to ignore three-fourths of Dr. King’s speech that they hope to see different races con- Adrienne Lange Drew Lewis the importance of a consolidated system and focus solely on ‘the dream.’” nect and be more willing to act for each Annaick Miller like iSIS for students pursuing an interdis- Joseph then asked the panel to identify other’s benefit. Vidya Srinivasan Marina Shtyrkov ciplinary education. The original system the factors that contribute to today’s racial “We have to build these coalitions,” Hadley Gibson Assistant Copy Editors inhibited this type of experience, she said. disparities, such as the War on Drugs. McWhorter said. “I am cautiously optimis- Patrick Schulman Rachel Salzberg “If you were a student in one place and Author Diane McWhorter responded tic [it will happen].” Tori Porter you wanted to take a course at the other, that such inequalities are almost to be Stuaffer and Curry both agreed with it was complicated and messy,” she said. expected given that the U.S. economic McWhorter’s sentiments. Hamid Mansoor Executive Online Editor “This brought all of that data together so structure oftentimes leaves racial minori- “There is extraordinary potential, provid- that we could really expand on cross-disci- ties at a disadvantage. ed these coalitions can be built, for [prog- plinary learning.” “Racism and capitalism are intermit- ress],” Stauffer said.

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Gallery Review ‘Hippie Chic’ transports visitors to Woodstock era

b y Gr a c e Ho y t the MFA emphasizes the cul- Daily Editorial Board tural impact that music had on fashion during this period while The 1960s and 70s are char- simultaneously adding an unex- acterized by the Woodstock gen- pected, entertaining dynamic to eration pushing social and legal the experience. limits, rock ‘n’ roll’s golden age Music isn’t the only thing that and, as the Museum of Fine Arts makes the exhibit interactive. (MFA) reveals, a time of funky Some of the elevated manne- and colorful fashion trends. quins are centered on rotating “Hippie Chic,” located in the shag-rug platforms that allow museum’s Torf Gallery for spe- viewers to enjoy all angles of cial exhibitions, is a testament to the outfits. And these clothes the fun and experimental fash- are definitely worth a close look. ions of that era. This exhibition An array of patterns, patchwork, caters to people of all ages and prints, flowing pants, robes and backgrounds, whether they are dresses are all on display. The visiting the MFA on a whim or exhibit even presents old foot- looking for a serious exploration wear, with a collection of heels of 1960s and 70s fashion. and boots — some patent leath- Upon entering, the exhibition er, others studded. The textures does more than just put vintage and embellishments of the piec- fashions on display; it transports es are truly remarkable: velvet, you to another era. Viewers’ satin, beads, tie-dye and fringe senses are overwhelmed with leave viewers with an increased bright, colorful displays of man- appreciation for the intricacies nequins and something else you of fashion. won’t find in most art museums A diverse group of designers are — music. The exhibit contains an represented throughout the exhi- old-fashioned jukebox, and visi- bition. “Hippie Chic” includes tors are encouraged to pick songs designs from more avant-garde themselves. The choices include boutiques like Betsey Johnson songs from the era’s trendsetting and Ossie Clark, but it also show- artists, including The Beatles cases works by the well-known and Jimi Hendrix. By essentially Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts giving the exhibit a soundtrack, see HIPPIE, page 6 The ‘Hippie Chic’ exhibit strikes a perfect balance between groovy and elegant.

Album Review TV Review HBO’s ‘The Newsroom’ is

b y Da n O’Le a r y writer Aaron Sorkin of “The West Wing” Daily Editorial Board (1999-2006) fame, which certainly gave the series a level of hype above that of For some inexplicable reason, “The a typical HBO show. Although the show entertainingNewsroom” has been a lightning roddespite — which will wrap flaws up its second season for criticism and mockery since its pre- on Sunday, with a third nearly confirmed — is nowhere close to perfect televi- The Newsroom sion, it definitely isn’t as awful as many reviewers and bloggers make it out to be. Structural flaws and script issues aside, “The Newsroom” remains an enjoyable, Starring Jeff Daniels, Emily Mortimer, if at-times frustrating, show that has John Gallagher Jr., Allison Pill only continued to improve over time. “The Newsroom” focuses on the Airs Sundays at 10 p.m. on HBO behind-the-scenes action of a fiction- al cable network, Atlantis Cable News miere in June 2012. That could be due (ACN). Most of the show’s plot surrounds to the main name associated with the the network’s flagship program, “News series: “Newsroom” is the creation of Academy Award and Emmy-winning see NEWSROOM, page 6 Zhuangchen ZHou / the Tufts Daily performed some of its new singles at last weekend’s Boston Calling Music Festival. Okkervil River’s new maps singer’s childhood

b y Ca r o l i n e We l c h motion for “Gymnasium,” Okkervil River’s Daily Editorial Board website offers an interactive, retro-style computer game that allows users to con- Music — good music — is almost trol a teenage Sheff as he wanders around always personal. More often than not, his city listening to the group’s new tunes songs seek inspiration from memories, on a Sony Walkman. The website also and records are rooted in real life expe- features an online version of the artwork riences. It is this autobiographical ele- included in the physical album itself. An ment that attracts audiences time and intricate illustration of Sheff’s hometown time again; for listeners, authenticity is of Meriden, N.H., makes the album, quite compelling. literally, a roadmap of the singer’s youth. knows this. Musically, “Gymnasium” oozes nostal- Sheff is the founder and frontman of gia. However, listeners can rest assured that Texas-based indie rock band Okkervil although Sheff’s sentimentality for the past is River, which recently released its eighth potent, it’s not overdone. Dexterously weav- album, “,” on Sept. ing various instrumental tones throughout 3. The album is largely a remembrance of the 11-song compilation, the tracks express Sheff’s childhood, spent in a small, New a wide range of emotions while simultane- England town during the 80s. This central ously maintaining a definitive cohesiveness. theme of “growing up” is evident even Gage Skidmore via Wikimedia Commons before hearing the actual tracks. As a pro- see GYMNASIUM, page 6 Olivia Munn’s talented delivery of Sorkin’s clever material is impressive. 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts & Living Friday, September 13, 2013 HBO series improves throughout second season

NEWSROOM at odds with their personalities. continued from page 5 “The Newsroom” is excellent television Night with Will McAvoy,” and its star when it zeroes in on the inner work- anchor Will McAvoy (Jeff Daniels). Set in ings of the network through a story like the recent past, the show has its charac- Genoa. Unfortunately, Sorkin devotes a ters reporting on real-life stories, with fair amount of time to the characters’ the first season covering 2010-2011 and personal lives outside the office, and this the second focusing on 2012. Because of is where things get problematic. Sorkin this, Sorkin’s own hindsight sometimes writes romantic relationships into the affects his characters’ views and deci- show to the point that such plot lines over- sions. Most of the first season focused on stay their welcome. The drawn-out issues Will’s reawakening as an anchor and his between producers Jim (John Gallagher desire to lead a program with the integ- Jr.) and Maggie (Alison Pill) have long rity of famous reporters like Edward R. expired, and the show sloppily portrays Murrow or Walter Cronkite, something the primary relationship between exes he refers to as a “mission to civilize.” Will and MacKenzie (Emily Mortimer). While Will’s “mission to civilize” Sorkin relies heavily on momentary hints would unfortunately enable Sorkin’s and rushed dialogue to depict their com- more preachy tendencies as a writer to plicated relationship status and often shine through, thankfully the second goes episodes without mentioning it season has a more intriguing plot line. before awkwardly shoehorning it in once The news team did cover major 2012 again. A drama like “The Newsroom” can events like the presidential election surely contain romantic elements, but it and the attack on the U.S. embassy in should have a relationship that viewers Benghazi, but this season has centered are actually invested in. on ACN’s coverage of Operation Genoa, Although “The Newsroom” has some a story about U.S. military forces who serious flaws, it is truly an enjoyable used chemical weapons on civilians in show. Even at its most forced moments, 2009. The one issue? The story turns Sorkin’s dialogue is a treat to watch, out to be completely false, creating and the show’s cast typically does a different problems for all of the show’s superb job of delivering their lines principle characters. The slow buildup (Olivia Munn and Sam Waterston being throughout the season to the actual air- the two standouts). Daniels is always a ing of the story is masterful, a fascinat- pleasure to follow as the main charac- ing depiction of a news network con- ter, yet with such an excellent cast, the structing a segment from the ground show remains a true ensemble piece. up. Sadly, Sorkin isn’t as graceful with “The Newsroom” may not be the heir to the actual fallout from the false report “The West Wing,” but its witty dialogue Pruneau via Wikimedia Commons as he is with the buildup: Many charac- and great acting make it entertaining Aaron Sorkin shows viewers the inner workings of a fictional cable network in ‘The ters’ reactions during the aftermath feel television nonetheless. Newsroom.’

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GYMNASIUM see that / I know it wasn’t far, we’re leaving continued from page 5 / oh, really we’re leaving.” This sad, melan- Lyrically, the songs avoid cliches: Sheff’s ado- cholic atmosphere persists until the very reflectionlescent recollections aren’t generic, one-size- last minute of the song, where Sheff revs fits-all pieces. He instead sings about specific up the third verse. The ending almost man- instances, often using hazy yet poetic phrases. ages to mimic the joyful, positive disposi- Though the coming-of-age story is one of the tion of previous songs — until the closing oldest in the book, Sheff’s lyrics add a layer of seconds when the music fades out, as quiet depth to this tried-and-true subject. and wavering as it began. The album opens with the piano-driven Perhaps one of the most clear-cut songs piece “It Was My Season.” Here, there is a of the record is “Stay Young,” a feel-good distinct disconnect between the song’s sound anthem embracing youth. The track begins and content. Springy and lighthearted, the at a slow and steady pace, repeating a track induces a foot-bouncing and finger- series of three to four notes on what sounds tapping frenzy before listeners have a chance like an electronic organ. After the first 30 to really hear the words. Despite the cheerful seconds, the guitar takes over, an upbeat melody, “It Was My Season” is actually a lone- uprising against the heavy, measured stan- ly reminiscence of a fleeting young love. In the zas that came earlier. In an instant, “Stay first lines, Sheff laments, “Tell me a reason / to Young” leaps from a leisurely, strolling break things off / or stop the bleeding.” Then, speed to a buoyant and skipping tempo. as the song picks up, he declares over thump- Over a high-pitched synthetic tinkling and ing drums, “And if you want to stop our ‘thing’ the deep plunk of the bass enters Okkervil’s you’ll stop my heart / all this pain inside’s still signature instrument, the trumpet. Paired just too sharp.” Subtle references to VCRs and with a jubilant harmonica solo, the brass

Courtesy Museum of Fine Arts Atari suggest an 80s setting, adding an almost injects even more zest into an already spir- The MFA’s new exhibit is a testament to bright and vibrant fashions of the 1960s and 70s. narrative-like aspect to the song. ited song. Spreading high-level energy and Unlike “It Was My Season,” “Lido Pier uncontained enthusiasm, “Stay Young” is a Suicide Car,” the album’s fifth track, has song that all ages can enjoy. lyrics that match the music. With a soft, “The Silver Gymnasium” is a unique take MFA exhibit showcases remarkable unhurried lead in, the song contains a on a well-worn concept. Sheff commits fully noticeably echo-y quality, lending a lone- to the album, which functions as a sort of patterns and designs some, even depressing air to the music. aural documentary of his youth, with solid Muted vocals over the delicate, drawn-out musical and lyrical substance. Although strumming of an acoustic guitar fit effort- not every song is a winner, Sheff’s whole- HIPPIE impression of the baby boomer genera- lessly together with Sheff’s words: “We hearted devotion to his overarching theme continued from page 5 tion as a whole. watch our old friends fall away / my heart is what makes “The Silver Gymnasium” Yves Saint Laurent, Arnold Scaasi and Another impressive aspect of the exhi- feeling away / to watch our little town and worth a listen. Geoffrey Beene. Though some of the bition is its ability to cater to such a pieces seem humorously outdated, they wide-ranging audience. While fashion also serve as a reminder of the innova- lovers will admire renowned designers tion and spirit of their era. Don’t miss the represented in “Hippie Chic,” it’s also a Man’s Jacket from 1967 by Granny Takes great place to visit with kids. The bright a Trip, modeled by a male mannequin colors and music contribute to a family- with a silvery white afro and sunglasses. friendly environment without sacrificing “Hippie Chic’s” use of space is inno- the curatorial intent of the show. One vative for a smaller, one-room exhibi- display can catch the eye of both a fash- tion. Beyond just the elevated rotating ion aficionado and a young child. For mannequin platforms, one figure is example, a high-end Yves Saint Laurent even suspended in the air on a swing- ensemble is offset by a light-hearted afro like structure, which adds to the room’s and sunglasses on its mannequin model, playful atmosphere. Even the floors similar to the style of the aforemen- are incorporated into the display, with tioned Granny Takes a Trip model, that bright lights that cast different shapes can make any viewer smile. across the ground. Various backdrops Striking a perfect balance between add visual appeal with funky wallpaper groovy and elegant, fun and education- and a purple and white wall that pop al, this is an exhibition that everyone behind the mannequins. Aesthetically, should see. With over 54 ensembles, “Hippie Chic” balances elements of “Hippie Chic” allows viewers to become nature and the psychedelic with pat- fully immersed in the sights, sounds and Zhuangchen Zhou / The Tufts Daily terns that have a jarring effect on culture that influenced the fashion of this Okkervil River frontman Will Sheff reflects on his adolescence in New Hampshire on ‘The the eye, visually creating a cohesive alluring age. Silver Gymnasium.’ Friday, September 13, 2013 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Advertisement 7 8 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Comics Friday, September 13, 2013

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Women’s cross country hopes to make strides in NESCAC WOMEN’S XC the team feels that it can still accomplish are determined to finish in the top four. was very dominant up until NESCACs last continued from page 12 its goals without winning the league. The NCAA will take six New England year, and then we fell apart.” the team’s construction will likely be a “Our first goal is to place third or teams to the National Championship, Barker mentioned the importance of step in the right direction. higher at the NESCAC Championship,” and TUXC plans to be one of them.” staying in packs both in practice and “The season so far has already been Creath said. “Judging from the rosters In the case of the team not qualify- at meets as a key way for the team to much different from last year in the of the other NESCAC schools, Williams ing, runners can qualify for the NCAA motivate itself while running. best way possible,” she said. “The ros- and Middlebury should still be dom- Championship meets as individuals “We’ve already developed a strong ter was cut down from 40 to 25 girls, inant. Colby and Bates shouldn’t be with a strong showing at the Regional pack mentality in the training so far this which has established a more serious counted out either.” meet. Last season, sophomore Audrey year, and I’m excited to see how that tone on the team. The smaller ros- Last season, after finishing tied with Gould placed 19th at Regionals and was will push us in races,” Barker said. ter will allow more opportunity for Bates and behind Williams, Middlebury the only Jumbo to earn a spot at the All in all, the team believes that everybody to be a contributor in races and Amherst in the NESCAC NCAA Championship meet. Out of the increased mental fortitude and an this season. A smaller team has also Championship, the Jumbos placed Tufts runners, Gould, Barker, Creath and enhanced training regimen will allow allowed us to get to know each other on sixth in the New England Regional sophomore Olivia Beltrani have the high- for greater success this fall. a deeper level and learn how to work Championship, nearly earning a spot est chances of qualifying for the NCAA “We have a lot to learn from last better together during hard workouts, at the NCAA Championships. Championship meet as individuals. year’s season that will make us stronger which will hopefully transfer over into “Based on how our girls have been With only four meets until the mentally because we have a much bet- our races.” running, I know that we will be strong NESCAC Championship, timing is ter idea of the challenges we will face,” Because of the notoriously strong contenders and have girls finishing at everything for the Jumbos. Barker said. “Quite a few people are cross country talent in the NESCAC, a the top of the pack when it comes “Based on how last year ended, the hard- coming off of a really strong summer conference championship seems to be down to big races like NESCACs and est part about this season will be not peak- training and are already pushing our out of reach for this year’s Jumbos, but Regionals,” Creath said. “At Regionals we ing too soon,” Creath said. “Women’s TUXC team and making it more competitive.”

Editors’ Challenge | Week 2 Welcome to Week 2 of Editors’ Challenge. Week 2 is a wondrous time of year, when whatever it takes to get a head. panic sets in for fans of 0-1 teams, while fans of 1-0 teams simply won’t shut up. It was Aaron “David Petraeus” Leibowitz received some undercover picking intelligence, but one game, okay? We’re not going to turn the ball over six times every week. You’re better it apparently didn’t do him much good: he went 9-7. His editor might be able to explain than that, David Wilson! Hold on to the goddam— that. Meanwhile, Tyler “Tim Mahoney” Maher is also in the middle of the pack. He’s fairly Sorry. Back to picks. new to the masthead, but maybe someone should take his seat. The scandal of the week was a 13-3 performance by Jake “Anthony Weiner” Indursky, A pair of seniors is reeling at 8-8. Matt “Newt Gingrich” Berger comes off a bit hypo- who is somehow in the lead despite flipping off freshman reporters, arguing with the own- critical after leading the movement to fire Schroeder while, in reality, being no better ers of Tufts’ soon-to-come kosher deli, and — of course — tweeting pictures of dicks. He’ll himself. He doesn’t even write a beat, for heaven’s sake! Then there’s David “John F. fall back to Earth soon. Kennedy” McIntyre, who’s tall, dark and handsome but in the midst of a — ahem — Right behind Indursky are Marcus “John Edwards” Budline and Zachey “Herman Cain” Cuban Missile Crisis. Kliger. Budline’s Eds’ Challenge campaign will probably hit a rut when the public learns he’s Claire “Helen Chenoweth-Hage” Sleigh can at least admit her sad state of affairs after a in bed with an editor from the Observer who has been making his picks. And Kliger won’t .500 effort, whereas Kate “Grover Cleveland” Klots plans to pay child support all the way last long using a 9-9-9 formation; that’s too many men on the field. to the playoffs. After a 7-9 week, though, that prospect seems unlikely. A pair of young guns, Jason “Chris Lee” Schneiderman and Ross “Eric Massa” Dember, Alex “Jack Ryan” Connors has been doing strange things with some woman who was are tied for third place after going 11-5 in Week 1. Schneiderman flexed his picking in the TV version of Star Trek, and he’s been doing even weirder things with his picks. He, muscles, but don’t be surprised if he’s also been doing some flexing on Craigslist ... if you too, went 7-9. know what I mean. Dember is just tickled to be near the top. Best of luck to our guest picker, layout specialist Elliot “Eliot Spitzer” Philips. One piece Next up is Alex “Bill Clinton” Schroeder, who, as Biscuit in Chief, can get away with of advice: Don’t pay too much for your picks. When all is said and done, you won’t get laid just about anything. He reached 10 wins last week, but let’s just say Schroeder will do out, and you won’t win Eds’ Challenge.

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Golf Men’s Cross Country Tufts set on improving Jumbos poised for another top after weak performance finish this fall b y St e v e n He f t e r final team mark. b y Ro s s De m b e r Senior Staff Writer Despite their underwhelm- Daily Editorial Board ing performance at Bowdoin, The men’s golf team exhib- the Jumbos return all of their For the past two years, the ited early season rust at the top players from last year’s men’s cross country team has Bowdoin Invitational this past squad and know how to handle begun the season with high weekend, placing ninth out of the season’s ups and downs. expectations — and it has sur- 13 teams with a total team “Our big strength is that we passed them both times with score of 659. Tufts, which fin- have a lot of collegiate com- top-10 finishes at the Div. ished 54 strokes behind first- petitive experience,” Zorniger III NCAA Championship in place Middlebury, was led by said. “This is the third year with November. Entering this fall junior Alex Zorniger, who fin- pretty much the same core, and ranked No. 11 in the nation, ished tied for 28th out of 71 while we were young the past the Jumbos look to continue entrants after shooting a two- couple of years, we’ve now got that trend. day total of 162. a veteran presence on the team. Despite losing their top two “I think we could have played We are comfortable in those runners in Matt Rand (LA ’13) much better at Bowdoin,” stressful situations that come and Kyle Marks (LA ’13), the sophomore Matt Lesnik said. about when we’re in the hunt Jumbos still boast a strong “The course was not too dif- or when things aren’t going as one-two punch in seniors ficult, but we were all rusty well as we’d expect them to.” Andrew Shapero and co-cap- since it was the first tourna- Significant room for tain Ben Wallis. Each has a ment of the season.” improvement remains. No history of strong performanc- Although the tournament Tufts player shot under 80 on es in big meets and is coming did not bring the success the Sunday, and few players were off a strong junior campaign. Jumbos had hoped for, there able to post strong scores on Shapero is Tufts’ top return- were some individual bright consecutive days. er from Nationals and has spots. Zorniger’s first-round “We need to improve on shown consistent year-to-year score of 77 put him in ninth consistency,” Lesnik said. improvement. His experience place following the first day of “Everyone on the team is capa- and strong championship competition on Saturday. ble of going low and putting out resume make him an impor- On Sunday, sophomore Jay a good score, but we need to do tant asset in meets often Wong shot an 80, the low score that on a consistent basis.” decided by mere seconds. for the team. Wong finished The team will look to Meanwhile, Wallis’ junior the tournament with a score rebound at the Duke Nelson year saw him skyrocket from of 164, good for 34th, but three Invitational at Middlebury solid NESCAC performer to strokes higher than his total at this weekend. Last season, the national contender. In the the 2012 Bowdoin Invitational. Jumbos finished 17th at the fall, he placed 11th in both Following Wong for the same tournament, posting a the NESCAC and Regional Jumbos was Lesnik, who post- weekend score of 651. They Championships, but it was ed Tufts’ second best score on were led by Wong and Wawer, his seventh-place finish in Saturday, 81, and then an 84 who tied for 29th individually the 3,000-meter Steeplechase on Sunday for a weekend total with a score of 158. at the NCAA Outdoor Track Daily File Photo of 165, tied for 35th. “I think we need to put more & Field Championships that The Tufts men’s cross country team is ready to take on the difficult com- Junior John Wawer shot an 84 of our focus on preparation, earned him his first All- petition of the NESCAC, coming into the season ranked No. 11. on both Saturday and Sunday, rather than performance,” American award. The team placing him 44th. Tufts’ final Zorniger added. “If we do what expects him to carry over the is early to say what he can run While Shapero and Wallis entrant, sophomore Brandon we need to do during the week momentum to the grass. at this point of the season, will be spending time with Koh, finished with a weekend to prepare, we can relax and “He certainly has big goals but I would definitely put him the lead pack, the heart of the total of 174, but his score did for the season,” assistant toward the front of the group not factor into the Jumbos’ see GOLF, page 11 coach Mike Schmidt said. “It in Nationals.” see MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY, page 11

Week Recap Women’s XC Jumbos impress in first home games of fall season The Tufts fall sports teams dangerous corner from senior ing to 2-2 on the season. The Jumbo runners played their first games at home midfielder Amanda Neveu, Tufts Tufts field hockey squad, like throughout the week, with just was unable to capitalize on its the men’s and women’s soc- the women’s soccer team travel- opportunities, as was the story in cer teams, will face Colby on optimistic for fall season ing to nearby Cambridge, Mass. its season opener against Bates. Saturday for its next match. to take on MIT. Here is a recap The Engineers went on to take b y Al e x Co n n o r s of how the Jumbos fared as they a 2-0 lead before the half, and Volleyball Daily Editorial Board started their home campaigns the Jumbos were not able to Tufts volleyball added to its for the 2013 season: complete the comeback in time. strong performance from the The women’s cross coun- Their lone goal came from fresh- Brandeis Invitational tourna- try team, led by head coach Men’s Soccer man forward Brooke Fortin in the ment with a win in five sets Kristen Morwick, starts its Perhaps the most excit- 50th minute on a shot that sailed against Colby-Sawyer College in season on Sept. 21 at the ing game from the week was over the outstreched hands of Cousens Gymnasium on Tuesday. University of Southern Maine the men’s soccer team’s match MIT freshman goalkeeper Lauren The young Jumbos squad is now Invitational. After an inconsis- against Suffolk University on Ullmann. The Jumbos have now 4-1 on the season. Junior mid- tent 2012 season, defined by Wednesday. The Jumbos started dropped their first two games of dle hitter Isabel Kuhel led the a tied-for-fourth-place finish the home season with a bang the season and will look for their offense with 16 kills, while soph- at the NESCAC Championship by blanking the Rams 7-0, the first win against Colby at home omore libero Carolina Berger and ending without an NCAA most goals scored by a Tufts on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. paced the defense with 24 digs. Championship bid, the team men’s soccer team since 2000. The Chargers took the first set is hopeful about potential Junior tri-captain Max Hoppenot Field Hockey 25-23, but the Jumbos fought improvement this season. and freshman Nathan Majumder No. 2 Tufts continued its run back to win the next two. Set Senior tri-captain Abby each scored two goals in a Tufts for a repeat championship sea- four saw a large 16-9 lead from Barker believes that the team effort that saw points contrib- son with a 4-2 victory against Colby-Sawyer, and although the should be able to learn from uted from eight different players. Babson on Tuesday. Sophomore Jumbos fought back to close its mistakes last year in order Tufts outshot Suffolk 31-2 as the midfielder Dakota Sikes-Keilp the lead and trail 21-19, Colby- to overcome some of the dif- Rams fell to 0-4 on the season. scored a hat trick against the Sawyer held on to tie it up at ficulties that it faced. The Jumbos, now 2-0, play on visiting Beavers in the Jumbos’ two sets apiece. Tufts was able “I think we are stronger than Saturday on Kraft Field at 3 p.m., first non-conference matchup. to put forth a strong perfor- we’ve ever been as a team,” when they will take on NESCAC Babson jumped out to an early mance in the final set with big Barker said. “Each year we learn opponent Colby. lead eight minutes into the contributions from sophomore from our failures in the previous game, but Sikes-Keilp responded setter Kyra Baum, who finished season, and that is especially Women’s Soccer by scoring all three of her goals the match with a team-high 47 true of this year. Last season, we Women’s soccer took on MIT in succession, giving the Jumbos assists. Volleyball will take part in got caught up in the little things, in a non-conference matchup a 3-1 lead before senior co- the MIT Invitational tournament as well as some injury issues, Tuesday in which the Jumbos captain forward Chelsea Yogerst over the weekend, playing four and ultimately were not as pre- i Andrew Morgenthaler / Tufts Daily Archives fell 2-1 against the No. 22 made it 4-1 Jumbos heading into games over the course of Friday pared as the teams we raced.” The Tufts women’s cross country Engineers. Despite early scoring halftime. The Beavers tacked on and Saturday. For senior tri-captain team did not earn an NCAA tourna- chances from senior tri-captain one goal in the second half but Lauren Creath, the changes in ment berth last year, but hopes a new forward Anya Kaufmann and a could not get any closer, fall- —by Alex Schroeder training scheme and smaller team will see WOMEN’S XC, page 11 improve this year’s chances.