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MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, MASS. Monday, September 24, 2018 tuftsdaily.com Faculty departure highlights Earth and Ocean Sciences’ concerns by Kat Grellman part-time lecturer. Gardulski stressed that News Editor it is difficult to offer a high-quality geology program without that tenure track position, Jacob Benner, a senior lecturer in the as it is a fundamental part of the science. Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences “We need to have the scholarly per- (EOS), left Tufts this summer after spective that a full-time, tenure-stream accepting a position at the University of person can provide for the intellectual Tennessee, Knoxville, according to EOS growth of our students and for interact- Professor Jack Ridge. ing with other faculty members in our Benner’s departure has left Tufts’ rel- department and elsewhere in the univer- atively small EOS department short- sity,” she said. “And when our request for staffed. Benner’s scheduled fall semes- replacement was denied, [Benner] was ter course, “Historical Geology and concerned about that.” Paleontology,” was canceled, and his spring In an email to the Daily, Dean of the semester course, titled “Geological School of Arts & Sciences James Glaser said Applications of GIS,” will likely be canceled that the university is unable to fulfill most as well, according to Ridge. tenure-stream line requests due to limita- In over 16 years of teaching at tions in its budget. Tufts, Benner came to hold a significant role “We are very sorry to lose Dr. Benner,” in EOS, according to Associate Professor he said. “He’s an outstanding, dedicated, ERIK BRITT / THE TUFTS DAILY and Department Chair Anne Gardulski. and popular instructor. The School of Arts & Associate Professor Anne Gardulski, chair of the Department of Earth and Ocean Sciences, poses for a portrait in her office on Sept. 18. “He was not only teaching some of our Sciences is working closely with the depart- very important courses and helping to teach ment to replace him. Unfortunately, there occurred, while acknowledging that he was “Much of what we have here in the the intro labs, but he was our tech person, are many more requests for tenure-stream unsure if it was a result of the conditions department for our students and, quite our computer person and our equipment lines from our 25 departments every year in Room 001. Ridge also elaborated on the frankly, for the faculty to work with is from manager,” Gardulski said. “Anytime you than we can accommodate. In most years, health concerns associated with these con- donations from alumni,” Gardulski said. needed something, you could ask [Benner] we can only authorize one out of every three ditions. According to Ridge, an air condi- “We have not tapped into a lot of Arts & to help you with it. We don’t have that now, requests. In this cycle, tenure-stream hiring tioner runs constantly in Room 001 to keep Sciences funding for room renovations, for and we’re already feeling the effects of that.” is even more limited than usual due to bud- the air clean, but the ceiling leaks so severely equipment — things like that. And that, I Gardulski said that in addition to her get constraints. We have encouraged the during heavy rainstorms that there is a lin- hate to say it, has been frustrating.” regular courses, she is now teaching abbre- department to continue to make its request gering musty smell. In addition, he noted Gardulski believes that better facilities viated versions of Benner’s introductory lab to hire a faculty member in petrology/min- that the floor in the steam utility closet and more faculty members would also help sections. eralogy.” often gets wet with condensation from the attract students to EOS. Benner filled critical behind-the-scenes According to Gardulski, the universi- steam system. Despite keeping the closet “I know the university is in difficult finan- roles, as well. Ridge said that Benner was ty recognized the importance of Benner’s door closed and locked at all times, the cial straits, and I don’t mean to minimize in charge of coordinating the department’s position and has agreed to hire another full- smell from the wet floor spreads to the lab. that,” Gardulski said. “But I think we have annual extended field trips, which Ridge time lecturer as a replacement. The search Ridge said that if he works in the lab for too always been good citizens of the universi- hopes will still run this year. committee, which consists of four faculty long, his sinuses get congested. ty and we’ve served our students, I think, Tufts senior Nicholas Cunetta, who is members in EOS, hopes to find a new lec- Ridge noted that the infrastructure avail- extremely well, so I would like to see a little majoring in geological sciences, met Benner turer to start Sept. 1, 2019, Gardulski noted. able to professors directly influences their give-back on that.” during Cunetta’s first year at Tufts. Cunetta But Benner’s departure is one of multi- career, including the research they can do Declan Devine, a senior double major- thought Benner was an exceptional teach- ple issues EOS currently faces, according and the grants they can apply for, as well ing in civil engineering and environmental er who created meaningful lessons in labs to interviews with department faculty. EOS as the opportunities available to them and geology, thinks more faculty would improve and on field trips. professors indicated a general lack of sup- to students. He said that although an exter- the department and would like to see EOS “He had this real knack of bringing in port from the administration for the depart- nal review of EOS in 2014 revealed a number offer more classes each semester. demonstrations and interactive content ment, its facilities and its students. of ways to help the department, nothing has “There are definitely certain classes that I that made science a little more tangible “I think there’s a disconnect between been accomplished since then and EOS fac- wanted to take, but they didn’t have enough and a little more relatable to students what faculty think they need to succeed and ulty have not been informed of any upcom- professors to teach them,” Devine said. “So — especially introductory students who what the administration thinks is important ing changes. According to Ridge, one of the I would say, in that realm, that’s definitely maybe didn’t see themselves as future geol- for the school,” Ridge said. reviewers had a severe allergy attack while in frustrating. But in terms of the attitude of the ogists, but rather students interested in the Some of the department’s concerns trace Lane Hall and had to leave. Ridge said that faculty, I’ve found them very supportive, and science,” Cunetta said. back to Lane Hall, the department’s main this incident was included in the review and … they’re very invested in you as a student According to Ridge, Benner was not sat- building. Ridge explained that the building that the administration has been aware of and happy to support you in whatever way.” isfied with his job security at Tufts due to — and especially Room 001, a lab classroom the situation for a while. Despite the setbacks, Ridge remains what Ridge indicated was a lack of support — is in poor condition and needs immedi- “Lane Hall poses challenges, and our hopeful for the department’s future. for EOS from the university administration. ate attention, noting that Room 001’s state facilities department and campus planning “We have bright and enthusiastic stu- Gardulski explained that Benner began has caused health issues. group are aware of them,” Glaser said. “Next dents and talented faculty, which has driv- looking for other jobs after the administra- “We basically can’t use the lab … because summer, the art studios, which currently en successful teaching and student-aided tion declined to replace former EOS Assistant it’s leaking so bad and it smells of mold,” are housed at Lane Hall, are expected to research in the past,” he said. “A little help Professor Molly McCanta in the mineralogy Ridge said. “In ‘Geomorphology,’ there was relocate to Barnum [Hall]. Long-term plans from the administration could allow us to and petrology tenure track in 2016. a student who had an allergy attack from the for the building are under discussion, but build on this. I’m optimistic that our depart- EOS petitioned for the university to rein- mold spores. That shouldn’t happen.” are not yet clear.” ment can succeed and do very well, but it’s state the tenure track in both 2017 and 2018, In a follow-up email with the Daily, Ridge Gardulski said that the lack of financial going to take some help.” Gardulski noted. The requests were denied, added that the student’s allergy attack was support for EOS from the administration is Benner declined to comment on the however, and Jennifer Axler was hired as a not the first time such an incident has discouraging. details of his departure.
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The which really means ‘why get a Ph.D.’; how the reason we can rely on them is because things that I like about Tufts in particular to read research papers; how to generate This fall, Tufts welcomed a group of there’s hardware out there that gives us fast are that it’s a very friendly place, people put good ideas. In the future we’re going to have new professors spanning a wide range of computing. But an equal part is the software a lot of care and thought into their work, people talk about writing research papers, departments, experiences and backgrounds that goes with computers, the instructions both research and teaching, which I think is doing interdisciplinary research with com- including 27 new professors in 14 differ- that tell computers what to do. It’s amazing great. Also, the students are great too, they’re puter science, how to network and collab- ent departments within the School of Arts because you can change what a computer exceptional. orate with people and various other topics. and Sciences and eight professors across does by changing its software. TD: You touched on the balance between TD: Computer science is obviously a five departments within the School of TD: You have been a professor your research and teaching at Tufts. What are you huge part of your life, but what are your Engineering. Jeffrey Foster is a new profes- entire career. Is there a reason you prefer teaching this semester? interests and passions outside of your field? sor of computer science in the School of academia to industry? JF: This semester I’m teaching a graduate JF: Maybe the most surprising thing is Engineering with over 15 years of teaching JF: Computing is a field where I think level special topics class called “Program that one of my hobbies is making choc- experience under his belt. The Daily sat you can do amazing things both in aca- Analysis, Verification, and Synthesis,” which olates. I buy large quantities of chocolate down with Foster in order to learn more demia and in industry. I like being in covers part of the kinds of research that I do. and then turn it into the finished product. about his experiences as a professor and academia because I love teaching, inter- I’m trying to decide what will be most useful I bought about 81 pounds of chocolate a researcher. acting with students and helping students for me to teach in the spring. Right now, I’m month or two ago. It comes in either boxes Tufts Daily (TD): How did you get your improve their understanding of comput- leaning towards teaching a software engi- or bags of small maybe 1 inch discs, then start in computer science? ing or whatever they’re trying to learn. neering class. I melt that down and have to temper it so Jeffrey Foster (JF): I’ve always been inter- I spend a lot of time in research as well; TD: Do you have any specific goals or that it forms the right consistency, has the ested in computing. I took a very straight research is very exciting because I think things you hope to accomplish within your right snap or texture in your mouth. Then path; I thought when I entered college I of research as trying to invent the future, first year at Tufts? What are you most looking I can either make hand dipped chocolates, might be interested in computer science, lay the groundwork, so that people in forward to? where I make a ganache, which is chocolate and I majored in it [at Cornell University], industry, who have a lot of other pres- JF: My major goal is to establish a plus butter plus cream plus flavorings, or and indeed I was interested in it. I went sures, when they find a problem, there is research program with students here, and make molded chocolates. I wouldn’t consid- straight from college to grad school where some level of intellectual understanding collaborators either here or possibly in the er [making chocolates] a side hustle, I give I got my Ph.D. in computer science [at that’s already been discovered about it Boston area. As a faculty member, I have them away to friends. I suppose one advan- University of California Berkeley] and then and they then have something to build on Ph.D. students and there’s a certain pipeline tage of Boston is that it’s a little colder here became a faculty member in the depart- to do even better. We [in academia] have a of students coming in, staying for several and it needs to be cool to make chocolates. ment of computer science at University of privilege of inventing the future and trying years, and then graduating, so I need to get I make the chocolates in my home kitchen Maryland, College Park for the last 15 and to do things that people in industry can’t new students to join my group as the senior and the one crazy thing I have, in addition a half years. Now I’ve joined the Tufts CS do or can’t think about: think big, think students graduate. One thing that I care a lot to 81 pounds of chocolate, is a machine department. long-term, think foundational, think more about, and did a lot of work on at Maryland, that only does one thing, which is let you TD: What are your research interests? abstractly. was graduate education, so I’m on the look- melt chocolate and bring it to temper. [This JF: I’m interested in programming lan- TD: What drew you to Tufts? out for opportunities to help improve the machine] is fabulous because then you just guages, software engineering and security. JF: I decided about a year ago that I want- graduate program here. One experiment I’m have this bowl filled with liquid chocolate Mainly, anything that has to do with helping ed to move back to the Boston area, being trying this fall is an informal weekly semi- that you can do whatever you want with, people write software more easily, make from the area myself and I still have family nar, in which I have faculty members come and it turns out that even if you mess up, the software better, find bugs [and] show that here. I was looking around for possibilities; in and talk about various research skills that results still taste really good. software is correct, as well as secure and Tufts is fantastic, and Tufts made me an students learn in their graduate education Editor’s note: This interview has been safe to use. Advances in computer hardware offer so I accepted it. I felt at home in the and give a broad perspective on them. So edited for clarity and length. ARTS&LIVING 3 Monday, September 24, 2018 tuftsdaily.com
MOVIE REVIEW
Kendrick, Lively shine in ‘A Simple Favor’ by Yas Salon as his work on “The Office” (2005–2013) Contributing Writer and “Freaks and Geeks” (1999–2000), applies his own comedic twist to the film. At first glance, Paul Feig’s “A Simple Interspersed amongst dramatic twists are Favor” (2018) presents itself as a Gillian witty one-liners and dashes of physical Flynn-esque tale of scandal, temptation comedy that are reminiscent of his prior and betrayal. The poster, which displays work. So what exactly does this mix of the film’s stars Anna Kendrick and Blake humor and drama do for “A Simple Favor?” Lively poised in elegant, provocative For most of the film, it’s nearly impossible poses, reinforces this noir theme: Lively to discern what exactly “A Simple Favor” is stands towering over Kendrick, one hand and what it is trying to achieve. The film perched on her hip, the other delicately swings on a pendulum between thriller clutching a martini glass, while Kendrick and comedy, and one of its pitfalls is that sleekly sits below her, the utter image of these genre swings are done with little elegance. But while the film appears to be finesse. Many jokes feel incredibly out of a run-of-the-mill seductive thriller, it is far place, relying heavily on classic stylistic more than initially meets the eye. aspects of the thriller genre. It’s difficult to The film, centered around “mommy appreciate the humor of Kendrick quirkily vlogger” Stephanie Smothers’ (Kendrick) throwing out a witty one-liner over eerie obsession with her refined, wealthy music straight out of a Wes Craven movie. enigma of a best friend Emily Nelson The story itself is also a shallow one. (Lively), boldly pushes the boundaries of Most of the movie’s plot twists are fairly what the film world considers a thriller predictable and not incredibly original, by peppering in its own unique form of something one may expect in an epi- comedy. The movie begins by introduc- sode of “Pretty Little Liars” (2010–2017). ing the audience to two best friends who In fact, most of the twists are tired-out are polar opposites. Stephanie is a single staples of the mystery thriller genre. mom who can best be described as a Had Feig used his comedic skills to sat- 21st century Martha Stewart-wannabe. irize the tropes and make fun of their She is the perfect PTA mom that other predictability, the plot twists would parents love to hate, and she runs her probably feel more palatable. However, own website where she posts parenting the film firmly stands by the shallow- vlogs about everything from kid-friendly ness of its own plot. smoothies to DIY friendship bracelets. Yet despite the plot being about as deep Enter her best friend Emily, a public as a puddle and the awkwardness of some relations director at an upscale fash- of the jokes, the film still engages the audi- ion brand. She is a sleek, detached ence in an amusing, intriguing tale, thanks woman whose idea of cooking is mak- to knockout performances by Kendrick ing a martini in the early hours of the and Lively. Kendrick embodies every ver- afternoon. Stephanie revels in Emily’s sion of Stephanie that the film develops glamorous lifestyle, despite the obvi- throughout, ranging from the quirky, ous cracks in Emily’s picture-perfect life. somewhat socially-inept Stephanie that Stephanie’s obsession with Emily only appears at the start of the film, all the way amplifies when one day, after asking to the cunning and deceptive version of Stephanie to do a “simple favor” and Stephanie that she morphs into by the VIA IMDB pick up her son from school, Emily up end of the film. Meanwhile, only through A promotional poster for ‘A Simple Favor’ (2018), starring Blake Lively and Anna Kendrick, is shown. and vanishes, her location unbeknownst Lively’s snarky and nuanced portrayal of to anyone including her husband, Sean. Emily do all of the complicated layers of settles into true dark comedy territory. It is While this film may not be on the From there, as Stephanie begins the the character come together believably. here that the humor and drama of the film caliber of the works of David Fincher or search for Emily, she stumbles into a Both women carry the movie, and without truly comes together and establishes the Darren Aronofsky, it is still a gripping, web of twists and turns that only grow their commendable performances, the movie for what it is: a rowdy, twisted tale seductive and, most importantly, enter- larger and larger. entire movie would fall apart. that allows the audience to not only laugh taining film that features exemplary per- The film’s story has all the trappings The second savior of this film is the at the subtle hilarity of the two women formances by its cast. If you’re looking of a standard mystery thriller, but Feig, over-the-top third act. Only by the last 25 and their schemes, but also be pulled in for a fun, engrossing way to spend a best known for his films “Bridesmaids” minutes of the film does the genre pen- to the ever-winding melodrama of Emily’s couple hours, look no further than “A (2011) and “Ghostbusters” (2016), as well dulum stop swinging, and the film finally troubled life. Simple Favor.”
ALBUM REVIEW Noname comes back with crunchy, textured raps on ‘Room 25’ by Jeremiah Sears “Self” makes it clear that she deserves and unfold like vivid flowers from the (2015). At once, the combination of stylis- Contributing Writer attention. Clearly, she is a poet. Clearly, song.” In this quality, Noname demon- tic variety and consistent cohesion show- she is also a rapper. By the second song strates a real faculty with music. She cases the lofty quality of production. In Noname is a Chicago-born poet and “Blaxploitation,” the album is laid out. coheres articulate and genuine thoughts terms of credits, “Room 25” shows off R&B-influenced rapper, appearing fre- “Room 25” is a dancing disc; you feel with a foundation of easy rhythm and Adam Ness, Saba, Smino, Pheolix, Ravyn quently alongside other popular Chicago- it. Her voice is soft, melodious and pow- creates something beautiful that tran- Lenae, Yaw and Benjamin Earl Turner. based rappers such as Chance the Rapper erful — one of those slow head-nodders. scends the sum of its parts. By the conclusion track “No Name,” fea- and Saba. She features prominently in You need to move to it — and then she After the initial jump, “Room 25” turing Yaw and Adam Ness, the sound is both Saba’s “Bucket List Project” (2016) lets go of something smarting and raw. slows, introducing neo-soul and jazz ele- fully soulful, whimsical R&B, with lyrics and Chance the Rapper’s “Coloring Book” On “Prayer Song,” featuring Adam Ness, ments reminiscent of Erykah Badu and like, “I’m just writing my darkest secrets (2016). Noname also sports a critically-ac- Noname raps, “A free man in the land of Thundercat. It’s almost hymnal in pace … saying vegan food is delicious, like wait claimed debut album of her own entitled the noose.” On “Regal,” among spacey — think the latter half of “Coloring Book” and just hear me out.” “Telefone” (2016). Now, Noname’s newest beats, she delivers “I’m warmer in the (2016). The antepenultimate song “Part Like a day-old banana-nut muffin at album “Room 25” (2018), released Sept. 14 casket, basket atop my head. Africa’s never of Me” opens akin to “Disciples,” from the Rez, Noname’s album is a dense, on Spotify, Apple Music and SoundCloud, dead, Africa’s always dying.” Tame Impala’s “Currents” (2015). The fluffy delight. Although the crusty crown maintains her snazzy, jazzy hop-skip Mid-song, “Room 25”″ will cause one to precise sampling echoes Wu-Tang Clan’s of the muffin at first discourages the nov- vibes. She speaks to looming race issues, think, “Whoa! I’m not sure if I should keep “Enter the Wu-Tang” (1993), MF Doom’s ice, these initially less accessible bits are to her imperfect self and to happiness. on dancing, or just sit very, very still and “Operation: Doomsday” (1999) and also Noname comes out hard — the first song try to absorb all these ideas that emerge Kendrick Lamar’s “To Pimp a Butterfly” see NONAME, page 4 4 THE TUFTS DAILY | Arts & Living | Monday, September 24, 2018 tuftsdaily.com Evan Zigmond Noname's sophomore album ventures into history of rap, Out on the Town R&B, jazz Boston Freedom Rally he weekend of Sept. 14–16 marked a very special event for cannabis enthusiasts around the country. The annual Boston Freedom Rally, Tcolloquially known as “Hempfest,” took place on Boston Common. Being rela- tively new to Massachusetts, I wanted to witness weed culture here, so on a warm Friday morning, I boarded the Red Line to Park Street to learn more about local perception of the divisive drug. This year marked the 29th edition of Hempfest in Boston. The first festival was held in 1989, acting as a public cry for legalization and de-stigmatization of can- nabis. Since then, the spirit of loud activ- ism and civil disobedience has continued, growing in size to become the largest can- nabis carnival in Massachusetts. For a young traveler looking to attend Hempfest in the future, it is very hard to miss. Much of the Common is reserved for the yearly event, with the vendor tents clearly visible from the subway station. I arrived early, so I had the pleasure of watching vendors of all kinds set up their VIA FLICKR wares in small booths lining the paved Noname performs at Electric Forest in June. walkways. Many of them dealt almost exclusively in paraphernalia, with an yellow-guy, so the album croons, and to with care lest you shirk a full appre- assortment of beautiful glasswork pre- NONAME slides through the noggin like the warmth ciation of the artist’s experience. Those sented on table after table. Everywhere I continued from page 3 of a holiday fire. And then, a walnut. The muffin seeds that fall to the floor, those turned there were pipes, bongs, bubblers kind of crunchy, textured surprise into farthest ones, are the most rewarding. As and grinders. There were other assorted certainly the most explosively flavorful, which your mind can dig (with those the muffin is consumed, don’t be afraid to businesses and causes present, including and the most satisfying, into which one shiny cerebral grinders) and explore a slow down, stop licking your fingers and a booth for a lab that tests the molecu- might chomp and taste rigorously. Just radically different perspective. Each little savor Noname’s resounding lyrics, “I pray lar makeup of medical-grade cannabis to as the sweet doughiness cloys on your bit of pastry which crumbles off, out of my Momma don’t forget about me, I pray ensure it meets state-imposed standards. tongue with undertones of a pummeled your intellectual grasp, must be attended my Daddy don’t forget about me.” Completely steeped in weed enthusiasm at the festival, I truthfully felt out of my element, but all the vendors and business owners whom I spoke to were extremely warm and friendly. More than simply a farmer’s market for weed, Hempfest was a unifying experience. Many attendees were fraternizing on the sidewalks with one another, a heartwarming display of solidarity and kinship under the banner of cannabis. Although positive energy radiated through the Common that Friday morn- ing, there were certainly aspects of the Freedom Rally that I could have done without. On either end of the reserved space sat a stage where musicians came to play throughout the day. Every group that appeared onstage had one and only one motif in all of their songs (weed), and it grew tiresome very quickly. The sheer volume of these performances made the gimmicky music feel almost unavoid- able, which certainly put a damper on my experience. There was also a ques- tionable amount of surface-level change at Hempfest. I could’ve sworn that dread- locks on white people had been rightfully eliminated this decade, but I was sadly mistaken. Overall, my experience at Hempfest was positive. I derived my enjoyment from the vendors and business owners, rather than the musicians and appropriators of culture. For those who would like to dip their toes into the world of cannabis, I highly recom- mend checking out the Freedom Rally. For those already familiar, the rally is probably the most convenient place to buy parapher- nalia, or actual cannabis if you’re over 21. Despite the negative aspects of the Freedom Rally, I plan on returning next September to soak in — or breathe in, if you will — all the good things Hempfest has to offer.
Evan Zigmond is a sophomore who is majoring in music. Evan can be reached at [email protected]. Arts & Living Monday, September 24, 2018 | Arts & Living | THE TUFTS DAILY 5 THE TUFTS DAILY Seohyun Shim Editor-in-Chief EDITORIAL Sean Ong Caleb Symons Managing Editors Alexis Serino Associate Editor Daniel Nelson Executive News Editor Jessica Blough News Editors Charlie Driver Jenna Fleischer Juliana Furgala Kat Grellman Liza Harris Gil Jacobson Anar Kansara Liam Knox Simran Lala Natasha Mayor Cathy Perloff Minna Trinh Hannah Uebele Shantel Bartolome Assistant News Editors Austin Clementi Conor Friedmann Abbie Gruskin Kunal Kapur Noah Richter McKenzie Schuyler Jessie Newman Executive Features Editor Constantinos Angelakis Features Editors Emma Damokosh Jenna Fleischer Kenia French Ameenah Rashid Michael Shames Grace Yuh Sidharth Anand Assistant Features Editors Kevin Doherty Jacob Fried Justin Yu Tommy Gillespie Executive Arts Editor Antonio Bertolino Arts Editors John Fedak Libby Langsner Setenay Mufti Julian Blatt Assistant Arts Editors Stephanie Hoechst Christopher Panella Ruijingya Tang Deeksha Bathini Executive Opinion Editor Jesse Clem Cartoonists Maria Fong Shannon Geary Nasrin Lin Lydia Ra Rebecca Tang Emily Burke Editorialists Carrie Haynes Joseph Lim Madeleine Schwartz Yuan Jun Chee Executive Sports Editor Ryan Eggers Sports Editors Liam Finnegan Savannah Mastrangelo Arlo Moore-Bloom Maddie Payne Haley Rich Brad Schussel Delaney Tantillo Tim Chiang Assistant Sports Editors Sejal Dua Jeremy Goldstein David Meyer Josh Steinfink Ethan Zaharoni David Nickerson Investigative Editor Rachel Hartman Executive Photo Editor Anika Agarwal Photo Administrator Erik Britt Staff Photographers Andrea Chavez Allison Culbert Mike Feng Kenar Haratunian Lyndon Jackson Ben Kim Christine Lee Julia McDowell Rachael Meyer Madeleine Oliver Quinn Pham Evan Slack Alina Strileckis Kirt Thorne Max Lalanne Ana Sophia Acosta Executive Video Editors Annette Key Asha Iyer Video Editor PRODUCTION Alice Yoon Production Director Aidan Menchaca Executive Layout Editors Daniel Montoya Amanda Covaleski Layout Editors Connor Dale Anna Deck Jordan Isaacs Maygen Kerner Omeir Khan Isabella Montoya Katharine Pinney Executive Graphics Editor Luke Allocco Executive Copy Editors David Levitsky Sara Bass Copy Editors Caroline Bollinger Mary Carroll Myshko Chumak Zachary Hertz Anna Hirshman Will Hollinger Rachel Isralowitz Tess Jacobson Maria Kim Katie Martensen Lillian Miller Ali Mintz Netai Schwartz Nihaal Shah Liora Silkes Hannah Wells Jiayu Xu Avni Ambalam Leah Boisvert Assistant Copy Editors Sarah Crawford Dylan Koh Allie Morgenstern Abbie Treff Yuval Wolf Executive Online Editor Ani Hopkins Senior Online Editor Ercan Sen Executive Social Media Editors Amy Tong Asli Akova Social Media Editor Elisabeth Blossom Assistant Social Media Editors Shaivi Herur BUSINESS Joe Walsh Executive Business Director 6 THE TUFTS DAILY | FUN & GAMES | Monday, September 24, 2018 tuftsdaily.com LATE NIGHT AT THE DAILY F&G Alice: “Do you ever go on a long run and just have a chicken finger in your pocket?” FUN & GAMES
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We Accept 373 Main St, Medford (781) 396-8337 Opinion 7 Monday, September 24, 2018 tuftsdaily.com Anita Ramaswamy Anita’s Angle CARTOON Hold capitalism accountable mmanuel Faber is the CEO of a mul- tinational corporation with clients in 130 countries and annual revenues of $28 billion as of last year. He also Ebelieves that a “revolution” is near and that we are getting close to the end of capitalism as we know it. Upon first glance, Mr. Faber might seem foolish for his frankness about the future of his own enterprise. But Danone, the French food company he runs, has held such views for decades while maintaining profitability. Its former boss, Antoine Riboud, gave a speech in 1972, describing his conception of a firm as an entity that should provide both economic and social benefits. To millennials and their younger counterparts, who have grown up watching the world descend into the throes of climate change, such an idea does not sound so foolish. After all, can economic models that call for infinite growth really be sustainable on a planet with finite resources? Ecological concerns are just the tip of the (melting) iceberg. Corporations, legally and socially, are treated like people. At least in the United States, robust legal precedent exists for corporate personhood, from the ability to enter into contracts, freely exercise religion and donate to political candidates anonymously. Yet while corporations are afforded many of the privileges of personhood, they are rarely BY NASRIN LIN held up to the same standards in terms of responsibility. Elizabeth Warren’s new bill, the Accountable Capitalism Act, seeks to change CARTOON the current lack of corporate accountability. But she does not directly call for a mass over- haul of current institutions. She believes that capitalism in its current form is designed to benefit only one party — shareholders. Thus, with corporate governance reforms, we can begin to distribute the gains from capitalism more equitably and ensure that employees, customers and communities benefit — not just managers and executives. The bill offers a number of proposals for reform, but one major point is the creation of a federal corporate citizenship charter for any company with revenue over $1 billion that would expand the obligations of company directors from merely serving shareholders to serving all stakeholders in the decision-mak- ing process. The bill would also require com- panies to allow workers to elect 40 percent of their corporate boards, limit executives’ ability to sell shares of stock they receive as com- pensation (thus disincentivizing buybacks as a money-making tactic) and ensure that any corporate political activity be authorized by both 75 percent of board members and shareholders. 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Sam Weidner Key defensive stops in red zone push Jumbos to victory Weidner’s Words FOOTBALL continued from back Player vs. team The Cardinals had two more oppor- tunities with the football, the first of loyalty which resulted in a three-and-out. Down 16–13, Wesleyan got the ball back with n an article published on Sept. 2:13 remaining. After a couple of comple- 19 on Sporting News, the former tions and a penalty, the Cardinals found NFL 1999 Executive of the Year Jeff themselves with a first down at the Tufts Diamond ripped into Pittsburgh 27-yard line, needing only a field goal ISteelers running back Le’Veon Bell and to tie the game. The Jumbos’ secondary his decision to not yet sign the fran- applied tight coverage, which allowed chise tag placed on him by the Steelers. Mughetto to bring down Piccirillo for a Diamond referred to Bell’s actions as loss of nine yards. “illogical” and “ludicrous,” even going The Cardinals gained seven yards on so far as to ask the question, “How their next two plays to set up a 46-yard much does this guy love the game?” field goal attempt for Wolff with 46 sec- It’s some of the strongest criticism onds remaining. The Tarrytown, N.Y. yet against Bell, save his own team- native’s effort missed, and Tufts took over mates referring to him as “selfish” and to seal the victory. the general manager of the Steelers Coach Jay Civetti was pleased with calling the situation “disappointing,” the way his defense executed through- and it continues the pattern of people out the game. attempting to vilify Bell for simply “It just took a couple of guys just really trying to protect his own financial and sticking to the game plan, doing their job health interests. and forcing things back to the support Consider the situation that Bell has part of the defense,” he said. “I think, been put in as a player: He came in to overall, our defense just was well-pre- the league in 2013 after being drafted pared. I think [assistant] coach [Kevin] by the Steelers in the second round. Farr and the staff, [assistant] coach He signed a four-year rookie deal [Randy] Wright, [assistant] coach [Kenn] worth $4.12 million. He was success- Jones and [assistant] coach [Matt] Leotti ful during his rookie campaign, but just really put our guys in a good position really elevated his play during his sec- to succeed.” ond year when he reached the All-Pro The Jumbos will return to Ellis Oval team while recording over 1,300 yards on Sept. 29 for their Homecoming of total rushing. Since then, despite game against the winless Bates Bobcats MAX LALANNE / THE TUFTS DAILY missing some games for injuries and (0–2), as they look to improve their Senior wide receiver Dan De Leon fends off a defender in Tufts’ 16‑13 victory over Wesleyan off-the-field issues, he has remained record to 3–0. on Sept. 22. one of the best running backs in his generation and has been a vital part of a highly-ranked Steelers offense. In return for that production, he has been franchise-tagged in each of the past two seasons coming off his rookie deal. The Steelers have done so for reasons that could be nothing other than attempting to avoid committing a long-term contract and a big chunk of their cap space to the running back. In their defense, as Bell is 26 this season, the Steelers and other teams in the league are rightfully concerned that his performance will remain at a high level for only a few more seasons. From Bell’s perspective, however, he is entering the second half of a career in a league where skilled players typically don’t last very long, with no long-term security to protect himself or his family. The Steelers have refused to reward him for what he has done for the franchise, and instead have held him on short-term contracts and put him at a higher risk of injuries with huge amounts of touches each year (406 runs and receptions in 2017). He is only getting older, and the Steelers have forced him into a position where COURTESY ANGELIE XIONG his free agency leverage is declining, Tufts players stand on the sidelines during the team’s 16–13 win over Wesleyan on Sept. 22 meaning he may never get the long- term deal and guaranteed money he desires. The five-year deal offered to Bell by the Steelers may have seemed large at $70 million, but it also offered him little guaranteed money after the second year. SHELTER PET Before rushing to criticize Bell, his teammates and fans should realize the position he’s in. The Steelers have treated Bell like a replaceable cog that they only value as long as it is cheap. & FASHION How can they demand loyalty and sac- rifice, when they have shown none of the same to him? ICON
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WEEKEND SCORES Field hockey continues perfect streak against FOOTBALL (2–0) MIT, Kean Wesleyan 16–13 MEN’S SOCCER (6–0) at Brandeis 2–1
FIELD HOCKEY (5–0) at Kean 1–0
WOMEN’S SOCCER (5–1) Brandeis 1–2 OT
VOLLEYBALL (7–5) Bowdoin 2–3 at Johnson and Wales 1–3 vs. Roger Williams at JWU 3–0
MEN’S CROSS COUNTRY at Purple Valley Classic 7th of 16
WOMEN’S CROSS COUNTRY at Purple Valley Classic 3rd of 13
GOLF at Williams Fall Invite T8th of 20
CO-ED SAILING Salt Pond Invite at Rhode 6th of 18 Island Harvard Invite at Harvard 2nd of 9 Hood Trophy 1st, 3rd of 11 Norman Reid Trophy at 4th of 17 Boston College Sherman Hoyt Trophy at 14th of 18 Brown
WOMEN’S SAILING Mrs. Hurst Bowl at 7th, 12th Dartmouth of 16
BEN KIM / THE TUFTS DAILY Senior midfielder and co-captain Fallon Shaughnessy battles two defenders in Tufts’ 4–2 win over Bates at Ounjian Field on Sept. 15. by Ryan Eggers While the Jumbos put eight shots “We focused on putting as much Sports Editor on frame in the second half, they again pressure [on MIT] as we could and came up empty. Malik’s early goal finding ways to pop off our defenders to No. 3 Tufts picked up right where it proved to be enough, though, as Tufts’ receive the ball and take quick shots,” left off last week to continue a prom- defense stayed strong. Kean generated Malik said. “All of our players were ising 2018 campaign with a pair of two solid chances late with their only working effectively and we were able to Jacob Sanchez 1–0 wins against MIT (6–3) and Kean shots of the contest, but senior goal- capitalize on one of those shots.” Diagnosed with autism University (4–6). While the box scores keeper Emily Polinski turned both of While the Jumbos remained on the reveal tight games for the Jumbos, a them away to secure the shutout vic- front foot throughout the remaining stout defensive effort prevented either tory in the Garden State. 20 minutes, none of their chances of their opponents from issuing much “Our defense has been improving found the net. Tufts held onto its 1–0 of a threat in the attacking third of the a lot [and] working together really lead until the final whistle to secure a field. The wins keep Tufts’ undefeated well,” Polinski said. “I don’t have to satisfying victory. season alive — a marked improvement face many shots, and when I do, our “It was a big game on our revenge over the team’s 3–2 start last year. defense makes [them] shots I can tour,” Malik said. The Jumbos traveled to Union, N.J., handle very easily. Our communica- With the win, Tufts has now already where they met the Kean Cougars for tion as a unit has definitely improved beaten three opponents that it lost their third road match of the young throughout the last few games.” to last season in Babson, Bates and season on Saturday. Kean was a new Earlier in the week, Tufts hosted MIT. The team’s undefeated record will addition to Tufts’ schedule this year, so MIT for a rematch of the latter’s 1–0 be tested during a three-game home- the teams were forced to adjust to an home win last season. The Jumbos stand this week against NESCAC rivals unfamiliar foe in the afternoon bout. flipped the script on Tuesday, secur- Wesleyan, Amherst and Hamilton. The Nonetheless, the Jumbos were back ing a victory by the same scoreline at Jumbos swept the exact same stretch to their usual tricks, attacking fast and Ounjian Field in Medford. of opponents on the road last season, often. It paid off early in the match Tufts once again put on a defen- eking out a 2–1 victory over Hamilton when senior forward Hanaa Malik fired sive clinic, allowing only two MIT shots on Oct. 1, 2017. a shot past the Cougars’ defense and in the entire contest. Polinski rejected “Every NESCAC game is really into the back of the net inside seven the only shot on target at the 44:22 important in terms of what happens minutes. The goal, Malik’s second of mark. The Jumbos’ offense cooked up in the postseason,” Polinski said. the season, was assisted by first-year a high-volume attack, peppering the “We’re preparing for each one indi- defender/midfielder Sophie Schoeni. Engineers’ sophomore goalkeeper vidually — one game at a time — and Schoeni’s assist was her fourth point Grace Moore with 48 total shots — 22 of we’re hoping to make a statement.” in the first five games of her collegiate which were on target. Moore fared very The games against Amherst and career. well, saving an eye-popping 21 shots. Hamilton will take place during Tufts’ Tufts locked down Kean on the Early in the second half, however, Homecoming weekend, which is defensive end, with the hosts unable one slipped by the Boston native to give sure to add an extra of energy to the Lack of eye contact is a sign of autism. to get off a single shot. However, the Tufts just enough for a victory. In the matchups. Learn the others at autismspeaks.org/signs. Jumbos struggled to create offensive 48th minute, a penalty corner found its “Getting a good fan turnout will be chances. They got off four more shots way to Schoeni, who connected with great,” Malik said. “Everyone’s going in the first half, all of which were sophomore midfielder Beth Krikorian to be really excited, and it’s just going saved by the Cougars’ sophomore for the game-winning goal. It was to motivate us more to win since it’s goalkeeper Megan Houser. Krikorian’s second strike of the year. such an important day to Tufts.” 12 Sports tuftsdaily.com Monday, September 24, 2018 Football wins defensive battle against Wesleyan
MAX LALANNE / THE TUFTS DAILY Senior running back Dom Borelli evades defenders en route to a 28-yard touchdown reception in Tufts’ 16–13 victory over Wesleyan on Sept. 22. by Noah Stancroff ing four field goal attempts. Junior line- The momentum shifted in Tufts’ favor thrilled with the way the defense per- Contributing Writer backer and co-captain Greg Holt led the on the very next play, when Wesleyan formed against a tough Wesleyan offense. team in tackles for the second straight first-year wide receiver Connor Gregoire “Our defense is legit,” he said. “They In just the second night game in Ellis week, as he recorded 12 tackles against fumbled the kickoff, with the recov- kept us in that game the entire night. Oval’s existence, Tufts came out on top, the Cardinals. Sophomore defensive back ery by Tufts sophomore linebacker They played out of their minds. It’s really 16–13, in a defensive battle with Wesleyan Michael Mughetto totaled seven tackles John DeLuca at the Wesleyan 11-yard a testament to how hard our coaches (1–1). The Jumbos’ victory in their himself, two of which went for a loss. line. One play later, McDonald found have worked and how hard our defensive 2018 home opener gives them a 2–0 record, It looked as if the Jumbos were off to a junior tight end Jack Donohue in the guys have worked all offseason [and] all as they join just three other NESCAC teams hot start after junior running back Andrew back of the end zone for his first passing preseason to get to where they’ve become with an undefeated record. Sanders returned the opening kickoff 40 touchdown of the season, giving Tufts a very good.” Tufts only put points on the board yards. However, the offense managed just 10–3 lead. The Cardinals got the ball back with 7:27 in a strong second quarter, but that two yards on the ensuing drive, and Tufts After a quick three-and-out for left in the third quarter and quickly marched was all it would need as the defense was forced to punt. Both offenses strug- Wesleyan, Tufts got the ball back with into the red zone. Facing fourth-and-1 on kept Wesleyan out of the end zone for gled to find a rhythm throughout the first 8:45 remaining in the second quarter. It Tufts’ 6-yard line, the visitors elected to most of the second half. The Cardinals quarter. took McDonald just under three min- go for it. However, the Jumbos’ defense amassed a total of 334 yards of offense in Wesleyan looked as if it would find the utes to lead the offense 66 yards down swarmed to sophomore running back Sean over 36 minutes of possession compared end zone first early in the second quarter, the field for a touchdown that gave the Penney and stopped the Simsbury, Conn. to the Jumbos’ 217 yards in less than 24 but Tufts’ defense was relentless. The Jumbos a 16–3 lead (Alswanger’s extra native short of the line, as the Cardinals minutes with the football. Cardinals had a first-and-goal opportu- point attempt was unsuccessful). Wolff came away empty-handed. Both teams were led by their senior nity at the Jumbos’ 7-yard line thanks to a converted a 39-yard field goal with 3:30 Wesleyan’s next drive ended on a sim- quarterbacks in the air and on the ground. holding penalty, but they lost seven yards to go in the first half to cut the hosts’ lead ilar note. The Cardinals drove down to Wesleyan co-captain Mark Piccirillo on the following three plays. Sophomore to 10 points. the Jumbos’ 5-yard line, where the hosts completed 18 passes for 189 yards, while kicker Patrick Wolff converted from 31 Wesleyan opened the second half with showed their strength again. After con- running for 78 of the visitors’ 145 rushing yards out to open the scoring just five newfound energy, taking just over four secutive rushing attempts advanced the yards on 14 carries. Meanwhile, co-cap- seconds into the second quarter. minutes to go 73 yards for a touchdown Cardinals just two yards, they stuck to the tain Ryan McDonald led the Jumbos’ Tufts got on the board a short while that closed the score to 16–13. On the first ground game on the third down. However, offense for a second straight week, throw- later when it was gifted great field posi- play of the following drive, McDonald’s a bobbled snap allowed the defense to ing for 167 yards (15-for-28) and running tion. Sophomore wide receiver Bryce Adam pass was intercepted, giving Wesleyan the wrap up Wesleyan first-year wide receiver for 23 more on 16 carries. returned a punt 20 yards to Wesleyan’s ball on Tufts’ 45-yard line. David Estevez for a 6-yard loss. Wolff’s On the other side of the ball, the Jumbos 26-yard line with 11:12 left in the half. The Jumbos’ defense then took over 27-yard field goal attempt missed wide were dominant when the Cardinals were Despite a three-and-out for the Jumbos, to preserve the victory. On the ensuing left, giving the ball back to the Jumbos. within striking distance of the end zone, sophomore kicker Matt Alswanger drilled drive, Wesleyan managed just two yards allowing just one touchdown and forc- a 41-yard field goal to tie the game at three. and was forced to punt. McDonald was see FOOTBALL, page 10