THETUFT DAILY ]Where You Read It First Tuesdav, November 24,1998 Volume XXXVII, Number 52 1 Treasury bylaws Proposed to limit new group hmds by BENJAMIN GEDAN required to override the funding Senior Staff Writer limit. If this addendum passes, Twomajor bylaw amendments however, aunanimousvotewill be passed during the last Allocations necessary to allocate additional Board (ALBO) meeting were an- funds. nounced at Sunday’s Senate meet- “This will make sure that the ing by Tufts Community Union existing bylaw is taken more seri- (TCU) Senate Treasurer Larry ously,” Harris said. Harris-amendmentswhich may Although the new group cap have larger implications for newly has been overturned on many forming groups. A third adden- occasions, it israre that ALBO has dum is pending approval. voted unanimously. The Coalition The most significant change for Social Justice and Non-Vio- involves the alteration of the by- lence, for example, after an involved law pertaining to the $1,000 fund- appeals process, received $3,20 1. Photo by Daniel Rodngue ing cap on new groups. Currently, This addendum would greatly in- The TCU Senate discussed bylaw changes at Sunday’s meeting. atwo-thirds majority of ALBO is hibit the ability of new groups to lobby successfully for increased funding. The fust new bylaw, Bylaw 25, University focuses on career planning creates a New Group Fund sepa- by BENJAMIN GEDAN members don’t know about Career Services,” Papalia said. rate from the existing buffer fund. Senior Staff Writer “Businesses are looking for a lot of the qualities that Tufts students The “proliferation ofnew groups,” “The University has recognized internships as an important issue.” have. I’m trying to let businesses know that,” she added. Senate President Jack Schnirman So stated Directorofcareer ServicesJean Papaliaat Sunday’s Tufts Papalia has focused her public relations efforts on large companies remarked, “has put a strain on CommunityUnion (TCU) Senate meeting. that traditionally hire many entry level employees. To this end, she has buffer finding.” By creating asepa- Papalia discussed the revamped Cffice of Career Services and sent letters to companies enumerating the qualities of Tufts students rate fund, ALBO hopes existing stressed the increasing effectiveness of the organization. Career Ser- and encouraging them to hire Tufts graduates. groups will no longer be limited in vices was recently grantednew office space and large conference rooms Papalia said that she considers the Tufts alumni community an their buffer funding requests due for recruiting in the Tisch Library. The addition of Papalia to the staff, important tool ofthe Career Services Office. The on-line Career Advi- tothe largeamount ofmoney allo- the increased work space, and more administrative funding is greatly soryNetwork(1ocated at http://job.tufts.edu/cpc) lists 800 alumni by cated to new groups. aiding the Office, Papalia said. name, field, and region. These alumni have volunteered to advise Tufts “This bylaw separates the Papalia discussed various Career Services priorities during her students as to possible careers. buffer fund and the New Group address. As of now, representatives from over 200 companies annually “Alumni are agreat resource. I just don’t think they’ve been tapped Fund so ALBO doesn’t have to visit Tufts to recruit students. Papalia says she hopes to attract a higher yet,” Papalia said. anticipate the number of new number and amore diverse group ofcompanies to visit the campus. She Papalia also wants to extend the on-line network. An advertisement groups,” Harris said. also said that Career Services is currently seeking to provide more full asking alumni to work with Career Services will appear in the next issue The new bylaw, which passed time employment opportunities for graduating seniors. of Tuftoniu magazine, a publication ofthe Office ofAlumni Relations. unanimously, will not go into ef- Under Papalia, Career Services is focusing much of its energies on Papalia’s address was followed by an array of questions from fect untilnext semester. Harris will securing internship opportunities for Tufts students. senators. Senate President Jack Schnirman asked Papalia if she was decide the amount of money to be One strategy, Papalia explained, is joiningaconsortium ofuniversi- aware of last year’s Senate report on Career Services. placed in the New Group Fund. ties to pool information about available internships. The University of “I think thestudents voices were heard,” Papaliaanswered. “I think The second new bylaw pre- Chicago, University of Pennsylvania, and various other schools have the administration realized that they have to support Career Services.” sented to the Senate mandates already committed themselves to the consortium. Senator Jesse Levey asked Papalia about the possibility of paid that student groups meet with an “Students will not only see the Tufts internships but also the summer internships. Many students, Levey explained,are obligated to ALBO chair prior to presenting internships available at the other fine schools... this will make available work by their financial aid packages. Papalia had yet to consider this their budget to the Allocations more geographically diverse opportunities,” Papalia said. situation but expressed interest in the suggestion. Additionally, she Board. It is the hope ofALBO that In addition, Papalia is working to collect information concerning said issues related to minority employment have yet to be addressed by themeetingswill enablegroupsto internships offered through Tufts University departments. Career Services but are included in future plans. better research and prepare their “A lot of departments have their own listings with their own “There isnotalotofdiversity in our field ... Weare lookingformales budgets. internships. I’m trying to centralize the information ... A lot of faculty and minorities to round out our office,” Papalia said. “We often have to table re- quests to give groups time to put their budgets together,” Harris Second hearing on impeachment to be held said. “There won’t be a propen- sity. to table in the future.” Los Angeles Times-Washington president for perjury in his Bylaw 26 comes in the wake of Post News Service grandjurytestimonyin the recent accusationsthat ALBO has WASHINGTON-The House Monica S. Lewinsky af- acted disrespectfully toward stu- Judiciary Committee announced Ki. dent group representatives. Some Monday it will hold its second Judiciary Democrats’ of these complaints were brought public hearing on whether Presi- spokesman Jim Jordan ridi- up in a recent article in The Ob- dent Clinton should be impeached, culed as“mind-boggling” server “Student Organizations publicly debating “the conse- ahearingin which theGOP Criticize ALBO’s Behavior” (1 I/ quences of perjury,” as panel in- proposes “to seek guid- 12) which quoted the Freshman vestigators took closed-door tes- ance as to their constitu- Class Council as saying that timony Monday from the attorney tional responsibility from ALBO members have been “rude for former White House volunteer a group of convicted fel- and disrespectful.” Kathleen E. Willey. ons.’’ Amendments are permitted The Dec. 1 hearing, committee The White House has pending a two-thirds ALBO ma- sources said, is likely to feature been alert to any possible jority vote. Now that the Senate testimony from federal judges, in- deal to avert an impeachment vote D. Podesta to Livingston at the has accused Clinton of groping has been given notice of the pro- dividuals convicted ofperjury, and in the House and has heard what Capitol Monday. “Both agreed it herintheOvalOfficesuitein 1993. posed change, ALBO will be able military personnel who would talk some officials described as en- was an issue for members ofCon- Although Starrdidnot includethe to vote on the addendum as early aboutthe impacttomoraleoflying couragingsigns from third parties gress to decide,” according to Willey allegations in his report of as next week. under oath. A witness list, how- in contact with House Speaker- White House spokeswomanAmy possible impeachable offenses, ever, has not yet been prepared. designate Bob Livingston, R-La. Weiss. several GOPcommittee members The hearing would leave inde- Energy Secretary Bill Richardson, That session came as the Judi- have suggested that it may help pendentcounsel Kenneth W. Starr aformerHouseDemocrat, hasbeen ciary Committee took its first of establish a “pattern of behavior” as the only public witness to dis- sounding out ex-colleaguesto see four closed-door depositions in by the president. cuss the facts in the Judiciary im- where things stand. the inquiry, from attorney Daniel Gecker testified for about 3 112 peachment inquiry of Clinton. But White House and congres- Gecker. hours in executive session. One Some committee Republicans have sional officials said impeachment Committee sources said the committee source said only that said they expect to vote the week received only passing mention Gecker testimony addressed pos- “it was a helpful session.” An- ofDec. 7 on approving at least one during a courtesy call by new sible efforts by the Clinton admin- other knowledgeable source said article of impeachmentagainst the White House Chief of Staff John istration to influence Willey, who it offered “nothing new.” 2 THETUFTS DAILY November 24,1998

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Il:O0-1Z:OO ME1 ISSA Step S II I R A ERIKA Bar, friends won’t be 3:00-4:00 Caniio Combo Step k Flex AMY MEI.ISSA charged in student’s 4:00-5:0o Double-Step Step Double-Step slip ERIKA MELISSA ERIKA SuLB/\ 5:oo-5:15 Super-Abs Super-Abs Super-Abs Super-Ahs ‘24-shot’death ERIKA MELISSA ERIKA SHIRA EAST LANSING, Mich. (CPX) -Neither the bar that served 5:15-6:15 Cardio Combo CardloCombo Bradley McCue nor the friends who bought him 24 shots of liquor to celebrate his 2 1 st birthday will be charged in connectionwith his iLegs/Buns of LegsIRuns of death, Ingham County prosecutors said. G: I5-6:JO Steel Steel AMBER AMBER McCue, a student at Michigan State University, and about a dozen of his friends headed over to Rick’s American Cafe on Nov. b:30-7:30 Cardio-CombO Step & Flex Step Step AMBER AMANDA SHIRA AMANUA 5 for his birthday. All Classes Held in llill llall Full Memebership - unlimited rlasses 570 Theywerethereforabout90minutesandleftat 1:30a.m. afteran Plrdse Arrive Ten Minutes Early to Sign In Discount Card - LO classes 53.5 employee ordered McCue out because he was drunk, police Capt. A11 Students Must Wear White-Soled Sneakers One Class 52 per class Louis Muhn told the Detroit Free Press. 15 minute classes I’rw Of Charge McCue’s friends took him home, put him to bed and wrote “24 Wednesday, November 25th - we’re following Friday’s schedule shots”inredmarkeron his face. Hewas founddead thenext moming Classes are cancelled November 26th - November 29th with a blood-alcohol level of 0.44 -nearly five times Michigan’s legal limittodrive. While prosecutors said it doesn’t appear that any laws were broken, they have forwarded the case to the Liquor Control Com- mission, which will decide ifthe bar violated any liquor codes. The bar’s manager, Tom Dempsy, said he thinks his employees handled the situation properly. “We just want everybody to know ATTENTION STUDENTS ... we did everything we could in our minds to prevent this,” he told the Press. “His intent when he came through the door was to drink as many shots as he could. “Personal choices people make have to be held to some account- ability. We did not knowingly serve this kid 24 shots.” PS 107 Prof. Glaser‘s Oregon State student sGuck by- falling goalpost CORVALLIS,Ore. (CPX)-A student at Oregon State University remained hospitalized in serious condition Nov. 23 after she was struck in the head by a goalpost tom down by fans after the football game against the University of Oregon. THE NEWSPAPER INCORRECTLY LISTED THIS Cara Marie Martin, 18, was among a throng of students who rushed the field after the Beavers beat Oregon in double-overtime COURSES TIMEBLOCK AS: 3+ Saturday. Witnesses told police Martin was with a friend when she noticed the goalpost falling. She pushed her friend out of the way THE CORRECT TIMEBLOCK before she was hit. Authorities said they’re still trying to determinewhether charges FOR THIS COURSE IS: should be filed in connection with the incident. “Whether or not a crime has been committed has not been 5-3 + determined,” Oregon State Police Lt. Gregg Hastings told the AssociatedPress.“But we have a person seriously injured after the (TUESDAY, THURSDAY 11:30-12:45) actions of some individuals.” Police had expected unruly fans to If you have any questions call 73465 rush onto the field after the game, but withdrew after the crowd or come to the Political Science Department. overwhelmed them. In addition to Martin’s injury, police made several arrests and doled out citations for offenses ranging from alcohol possession to criminal mischief. At least one dozen drivers were arrested for drunken driving after the game, Hastings said. A21-year-oldmanalsowas injuredafterfallingfrom agoalpost. He was treated at a local hospital and released.

USC’s ‘super fan’ dies . .. at Trojan game PASADENA, Calif. (CPX)-When itcamehistimetogo,Giles Pellerin couldn’t have picked a better time or place. The9 1-year-old who was the University ofSouthern California’s most loyal fan, died Saturday during the Trojans’ 34-17 loss to UCLA at the Rose Bowl. He was attending is 797th consecutive USC game with his 87- year-old brother, Oliver, when he complained about feeling ill. CIEE: Council on International Pellerin went into cardiac arrest in the Rose Bowl’s parking lot and Educational Exchange was pronounced dead before reaching a local hospital. 273 Newbury St. Boston [6 I 71-266- I926 The retired telephone company executive and resident of Pasa- dena had watched every USC game - both home and away - in I2 Eliot St., 2nd Floor, Cambridge [6 171-497- 1497 person since the start of the 1926 season. He also attended each of MIT Student Center, 84 Massachusetts Ave. the 28 Rose Bowl games in which the Trojans have played as well Cambridge [6 I7]-225-255! as 69 USC/Notre Dame games. His brother, Oliver, joined him for many ofthosegames. On Saturday, OIiverPeIlerin marked his600th consecutive game appearance. Tomaintain hisstreakoverthe years,Giles Pellerintraveledmore than 650,000 miles and spent more than $85,000. His biography, dubbing him USC’s “Super Fan,” has been in the Trojans’ press guide for years. Pellerin will be cremated as he requested and entombed next to his late wife, Jessie. In lieu of flowers, Pellerin’s family asked that donations be made to the USC athletic department in his name. Compiled from the College Press Exchange THETUFTS DAILY November 24,1998 3 atures Alleged scam artisl Cibo, tucked away in the North nearly pulled off a End, a restaurant worth visiting 0 byTONYKAHN masterpiece Daily Editorial Board - bruschetta for an appetizer, typical Pavlov-style reaction en- Tucked away a few blocksdown plates of spinach ravioli stuffed sued. It was well warranted. Los Angeles Times-Washington in New York for $957,000. HI from the main action of the North with ricotta and portabello in a The fettuccini was cooked to a Post News Service bought the Moneta year earlie End’s main vein, Hanover Street, a pesto sauce, and fettuccini in a perfect al dente, and the Romano In the two decades he spent from a San Francisco gallery fo roman0 cream sauce with porcini. cream sauce was anice alternative turning his eye care office into a about $800,000. But for the Lo Although they don’t offer cof- tothemorecommonAlfiedosauce thriving Beverly Hills medical Angeles show, he was allowec fee or dessert, the huge concen- which is based on Parmesan practice, Steven G. Cooperman to file his own estimate of thei tration of cafes and bakeries in cheese. came to appreciate the finer value:$12.5 million. the area will satisfy your sweet The porcini mushrooms were things in life. With a loan receipt for tha 326 Hanover St. tooth. fresh, and their savory taste pro- Over the years, he purchased a amount - not an appraisal docu Boston, MA Even though the restaurant was vided a nice complement to the home in the nearby Brentwood ment -he decided to update hi! (617) 557-9248 packedand the kitchen was packed rich cream sauce. A choice meal. districtofLos Angeles,traded blue- insurancepolicy. Alan Jampol, ill chip stocks, and became anotable attorney for two insurance compa little restaurant named Cibo holc collector of art, particularly work nies involved in the case, said thc its own against such typical favor- rivals any in the North End a by the French Impressionists. agent who reviewed Cooperman’! ites as Giamoco’s (which is just huge slab of toasted But authorities allege that request was “not competent.” across the street) and the Daily Cooperman,56, enjoyedmorethan Nonetheless, the Huntingtor Catch. Not only is the line shorter the aesthetic value of his paint- T. Block insurance brokerage is here, but the food is better as well. ings. He was indicted by a federal sued Cooperman a $12.5 millior So unless the loud, spirited crowds melted mozzarella cheese. ention the requisite over- grand jury in Los Angeles last policy underwritten by Lloyds o attract you, avoid such big hits in More than enough for two. ne of garlic! Delicious. week for allegedly conspiring to London andNordstemAllgemeint favor of a more intimate dining as very easy to linger over steal a Picasso and a Monet from Versichemngs, aGerman corpora experience. inner, trying to finish his home in an insurance scam tion. Block’s decision is the sub. The Cibo experience is more those last bites and to ihatyieldedhim$l7.5 million. ject of pending litigation. than dining. The decorating is very the same time as ou Federal investigators have On a Sunday afternoon in Jull stylish with dim lighting, hand- ilso cast a spotlight on two en- 1992, a house worker noticed tht painted murals, and artificially- of the four dish tertainment lawyers with a paintings were missing and sum. aged wall paint. It’s amazing how were identical. S Rolodex of star clients, drawing moned Los Angeles police tc many tables are packed into the both men into a drama far more Cooperman’s Brentwood home small space, though the noise level :ompelling than the works of Coopeman, who was away or is very comfortable. The back of The presentation was amazing. Hollywood fiction they battled vacation, told detectives bj the space opens to form the mod- Amidst the ruckus ofa full house, at our leisure. This is a great res- wer in court. phone that the two works hac em kitchen, where thereappears a the cooks were still able to put taurant,one I’msuretocomeback Whispers ofcooperman’s in- been stolen. Although police meleeofItalian chatter,flying food, togetherplatessuitableforexhibi- to,andrecommendtoallthatcovet jictment - which alleges that found the burglary strange, few and delicious aromas. tion in next month’s Gourmet. a good meal. ie planned the theft with uni- clues ledanywhere. There wasnc We were seated at a table sepa- When the smell ofdinner hit, a lentified co-conspirators - evidence of forced entry and the rated from its neighborbyapproxi- sizzled through the national art security alarm never went off. mately three inches, which was :ircuit last week as appraisers Cooperman’s insurers refusec apparently enough room for the md insurers worried over their to pay up, saying that he had waitress to squeeze through to )wn exposure to fraud. cheated by overvaluing the paint- take our orders. Although we sat “Cooperman duped every- ings. He filed suit, alleging bad so close, and in the spirit of true Jody and played upon people’s faith by the underwriters. In his camaraderie shared the perfectly rust,” said Bob O’Connell, a own declaration, Cooperman seasoned olive oil, there was a Zhicago-based fine arts adjuster swore, “I did not plan, stage, 01 startling aspect of privacy be- who handled the case for Lloyds in any way participate in the theff cause everyone was so absorbed if London. “He played on hu- and removal of the Picasso and in what was directly in front of nanemotion andmaximized the the Monet from my home.” them; either their food or their iotential for human error.” Rather than face the prospecl dates, it was hard to tell. The details ofhow Cooperman of punitive damages if they lost Though the waitress covering illegedly pulled off the job are before ajury, the insurers settled our half of the restaurant had her naking experts wince, because for$l7.5 million-afigurethey hands more than full, it was not a hey appear to demonstrate glar- now estimate to be nearly nine long wait before weordered. There ng weaknesses in the highly spe- times the actual worth ofthe art. is a very respectable wine list, but ialized world of fine arts insur- “This is not a dumb guy,” the traditional offerings on the mce. In the soft insurance mar- Jampol said. “He’sfamiliarwith dinnermenu arejarring in thevery Let, experts say, companies are the laws of insurance. He sensed modem atmosphere. But the bread inder pressure to write policies confusion in the way the policy was good, so we took the plunge irst and ask questions later. was issued. And in my opinion, and ordered. Although the spe- William Fried, aformerattomey he (believes) hecan think farther cials looming over us on a chalk- or Cooperman’s underwriters, ahead than these insurance com- board on the wall were tempting, aid, “Domestic insurers are pay- pany schlubs.” weordered from theregular menu ngclaims you wouldthinkwould The trail quickly went cold, )e phony because they’re con- despite the $250,000 reward for erned about losing the business.” the paintings. But the unraveling O’Connell added, “Now busi- of a love affair on the other side of less is so competitive, people the country provided a break. ire chasing the premium dollar After a few months of ro- vithout doing due diligence” to mance, Ohiosaleswoman Pamela heck out the client. “You just A. Davis and her attorney boy- ross your fingers and hope you friend from Los Angeles, James lon’t get burned.” J. Little, began filing complaints Bythe timethe insurersandart against one another for stalking ficionados learned ofthe red flags and violence. Los Angeles Po- nCooperman’spast, includinga lice Detective Donald Hrycyk un-in with the California Medical credits Davis with providing the {oard, it was too late. first tip the art was in Cleveland. Claude Monet’s “Customs Davis also told police in Rocky Ifficer’sCabin at Pourvil1e”and River, Ohio, that Little was in ’ablo Picasso’s “Nude Before a possession of paintings taken dirror” first drew local attention from California. fter Cooperman loaned them to Cleveland FBI agents found he Los Angeles County Mu- the paintings, one in a card- eumofArtfordisplayina 1991 board box, one wrapped in a how, a spokeswoman said. blanket, in a rented storage luseums customarily insure locker in February 1997, an ianed works under a blanket agency spokesman said. Inves- olicy, and no one officially ap- tigators found evidence that raised the paintings. they had been placed in a Los Cooperman had purchased Angeles-area locker shortly af- ie Picasso in 1987 at Sotheby’s ter the alleged burglary. 4 THETUFTS DAILY November 24,1998

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Beneath the death and dentally kill the live entertainment? movie over the top, creating an violence, though, lies a sense of 1 I overly sick and revolting work or, morality and a commentary on the Very Bad in the other direction, a ridiculous type of insanity seemingly normal Things comedy. Berg seems to straddle people can be pushed to. While it the fence here and skillfully com- may appear that the movie con- I bines comedy and gore to create a dones violence as a means to an Starring: Jeremy Piven, tense, funny movie. end, the characters involved are Christian Slater, Daniel Stem From the beginning, the movie severely punished when thrust Directed By: Peter Berg seems to forebode evil events, and into this circle of hell created by I as it progresses, the characters are the death of the stripper. After all As youcan imagine,verybadthings. thrown intohorribletwistsandturns ofthese horrible trials, the viewer Kyle Fisher (Jon Favreau of which end up being surprising and istreatedtoanendingwith ahilari- Swingers and PCV) is about to fun to watch. The pace never lets ous cinematic payoff. marry the beautiful Laura Garrety up, and it feels as if at any moment If this movie does anything to (Cameron Diazfrom There ’ssome- a new disaster could come crash- the movie-going public, itwill defi- thingAboutMary), and four of his ing down into their lives. nitely disturbthem. In fact, the friends treat him to one last night Peter Bergcommented,“Iwanted movie is so disturbing it’s funny. ofwild debauchery in Las Vegas. afilm thatjust kept going, thatjust Viewersbewamed:thismovie is Thefiveseeminglynormal, middle didn’t stop.” The editing, music, not for the faint of heart. As test class guys have a bit too much directing, acting, and cinematogra- screenings predict, the audience fun, though, and a stripper/prosti- phy click together perfectly to cre- reaction to this movie will be split tute accidentally dies in her hotel ate just the right level of on-edge WiderthantheGrandCanyon. Some bathroom. tension and comedy propelling the will absolutely abhor this movie, They begin to call the cops but movie forward at break-neck speed. but many will “get it,” laughing hesitate as Robert Boyd (Chris- Jeremy Piven (Grosse Pointe rightalongwith thecarnage. There tian Slater) spews skewed self- Blank, PCV), Leland Orser (Seven, are no in-betweens here. In the end, help babble to persuade them to Saving Private Ryan), Daniel if you thought the Ear Scene in simply get rid of “the 105 pound Stem (Home Alone, City Slickers) Reservoir Dogs was kinda’ funny, problem.” The group begins to and Jeanne Tripplehorn you will most likely find Very Bad splinter and turn on itself, and (Waterworld, The Firm) round out Things a very amusing movie. Friends turn on each other after a bachelor party goes wrong. some horrible things start to hap- this incredible ensemblecast. Any pen. So begins a viscous, funny movie thisoverflowingwith talent morality tale of death and betrayal. is bound to produce at least some- Director offers insight into film PeterBerg(Chicag0 Hope, Fire thing ofvalue, and VeryBadThings about Vegas was these packs of in the Sky, Aspen Extreme) steps does not disappoint. All of the by THOMAS POWELL white, suburban males ...g ood behind the camera to write and actors workwell together and their Daily Staff Writer direct Very Bad Things, his first chemistry infuses each scene with With tousled hair. rolled-ur, guys, normal guys, and to see these guys in Vegas it was like feature. He directs with the sure extra power and comedy. sleeves, and a travel-weary look, wasn’t able to articulate my feel- Peter Berg sat down to discuss his ings very well. From that I started Vegas had become this key that 0. life, his work, and his violent, yet writing monologues. I’d create a was unlocking this demonic Hip-hop’s virtuoso cynically funny, writingldirecto- character like Ed, and Ed was shadow monster forces and these rial debut, Very Bad Things. pissed off about something... just guys were going nuts ... then they by ROBQUINTILIANI Berg grew up in a middle class ranting and raving, and then 1 leave it all in Vegas and they go Daily Staff Writer ’ family in Chappaqua, a suburb of showed one of them to a theater home and they leave it all in the Incinerator, Virtuoso’sfmtsolorelease, isan intense battle-cry, flame- New York, where he was instilled teacher in my high school who desert.” This experience coupled broiling all the phony M.C.’s who claim allegiance to the rap throne. with “a firm sense of sarcasm and was very supportive of it and with his interest with the “fragile Virtuoso yields a ferocity reminiscent of rap’s origin, while slinging a dark humor” which has mani- thought they showed some prom- balance” that exists with a group together thoughts and ideas with the pin-point accuracy ofa lyrical Robin fested itself in his work. He“had a ise.” Afterthat experience, hecon- of guys between love and hate Hood. The rapper’s verbal darts are comfortable life [growing up] but tinued to cultivate his writing and inspired the premise for Very Bad aimed directly at the hearts of the there is a lot ofdysfunction in that has had a play produced, a screen- Things. virtuoso candy rappers who have compro- life” which he explored in this play optioned but never made, and “When I wrote the film I was mised their style to fit the guidelines movie. has written ‘several episodes of kinda’ pissed off about a lot of of the modem hip-hop industry. Chicago Hope. stuff and ... I vented a lot of stuff TIIncinerator His acting career began in col- An insightful and extremely com- lege plays and he eventually broke Berg said that he is indebted to when 1 was writing it.”Then, after plexup-temporhymeschemescolor calmingdown, he decidedtomake Virtuoso’s lyrics throughout this single. Effortlessly, he glides through the movie less cynical and more the music, while constantly challenging the limits of language byexplor- entertaining. “I didn’t want to ing the earth and parallel dimensions. “I fertilize the eartwgive birth to makeachillingmovie. I wantedto orchids/liquidate from an orificelto syncopate rigor mortis.” Virtuoso is make something that ... people a silver-backed guerilla on a rampage with “omnipotent weaponry” and could laugh at and have fin with.” if you get in the way, he’ll “plough your eyebrows with a tractor.” He also wanted to inject the movie The rhythmic beat of the music was done by Beyonder, most well- with a sort ofmoral sense where if known around the Boston area for his production work on 7L and you “give good you get good, and Esoteric’s “Be Alert” -featured on the Rebel Alliance album, which if you give bad you get bad.” compiled Boston’s brightest hip-hop acts in 1997. Hisgoal in writingwasto make Beyonder has matured as a producer, weaving more diverse layers a movie that would entertain and of sound into his rhythms. Where his old beats sounded somewhat two- stickwiththeviewersafter leaving dimensionalandrelied heavilyon theM.C.’sabilitytomold tothem, this the theater. “The movies I remem- album is a more complete effort. With two layers of percussion, and a ber really loving were movies droning bass that perfectly offsets the screeching sample, his rhythmic where I would sit in the car after- magic can keep bodies rocking even without the lyricist. wards with my friends and we’d Together, Beyonder and Virtuoso are a lethal combination. Their talkabout it forfourhours... thatto music seamlessly flows together. When standout area DJ n is added to Peter Berg: directs the controversial Very Bad Things. me is my instinct. The energy of the mix during the chorus, the track explodes leaving your head bobbing this film is my instinct. The prob- as it becomes a soundtrack for the rest of the day. onto the film and television scene. the folks at Chicago Hope for lem today is people literally plan The B-side of “1ncinerator”is not by any stretch of the imagination Most notably over the years, he boosting his career and allowing stuff, like trying to shock .... I just athrow-away. “Orion’s Belt” is an instant Boston underground hip-hop has appeared in the films Copland, him to grow artistically in his act- basically tried to tell a story that classic. Beyonder’s beat is not as complex as the headline track, butthe Fire in the Sky, Aspen Extreme, ing, writing, anddirecting.“Those was at the end of the day a story sound has a faster, friendlier feel and the break is nothing short of and A Midnight Clear. On the people have been so good to me, that entertained me.” hypnotic. Here, Virtuoso joins forces with local compatriots Mr. Lifand small screen, Berg is finishing up I can’t describe it. They’ve taught After marketing the script to Esoteric, each grabbing a verse. a long run as Dr. Billy Kronk on me how to make films, they let me every major studio in Hollywood For those ofyou who have been sleeping, this is the boldest hip-hop Chicago Hope. direct,they letme write .... It’s been and being turned down, Berg that Bostonhastooffer. It’sonlyamatteroftimebeforeall oftheseartists Acting, however, is not his only like getting paid to go to film raised$5 million from independent start to gain greater national exposure. Their raw skills and original passion. Since childhood, he has school.” They even let him leave investors. One ofthemain aspects styles are too nasty to be overlooked much longer. This album is some been writing plays, monologues, for several episodes to make and that attracted the financing was of the most freshest and exciting music of today’s hip-hop scene. and screenplays. He started out then to promote Very Bad Things. the previous commitment of You can pick up this record, and most other underground Boston by writing stream of conscious- Said Burg ofhis inspiration for Cameron Diazand Christian Slater material at Biscuithead Records on Mass. Ave, and Newbury Comics ness journals because, he said, “I the film, “When I used to go to who both “got the movie” and in Cambridge or Boston. Keep your eyes peeled for upcoming shows wasn’t abletocommunicate ... a lot Vegas, when I first moved to Los at the Middle East and the Playhouse. of thoughts and emotions ... and I Angeles ... what blew my mind see INTERVIEW, page 6 6 THETUFTS DAILY November 24,1998 * The ‘Daily’ takes an inside look at ‘Very Bad Things’ with director Berg INTERVIEW sabotaging them. Saying, ‘Ah, actors willgodown yourroad. That Says Burg of his fmt impres- walked out of a test screening look- continued from page 5 they’re no go, they’re no good,’ being said, Jeremy Piven is the most sions ofthe film, “When I fust saw ing as if she would be sick. Says were willing to work for scale and and everybody was telling me... aggressive improviser of any actor the rough cut of the movie it was a Berg of this reaction, “There are . deferments. ‘Don’tdo itman,justdirect.’ And, workingtoday. A lotofpeopledon’t three-and-halfhour rough cut, and people who I don’t think should “One of the advantages of be- I was being stubborn, and I wanted realize how good of an actor he is. I was so traumatized and sickened see this film.. .. I love pushing it, you ing an actor when you write, you toplay the part, and ... I wasthink- I think he’s one of the best, and I by it that I couldn’t really talk for know, and if I push it too far, so be can kindofthinklike, well, ‘What ing about Favreau because of that really thinkhewillleavehismark.” two days. It wasn’t funny;the stuff it. If you don’t understand the would I want to do if I was playing scene in Swingers with the phone When the actors wanted to impro- was somuch morerealisticon film.... metaphor that’s at play here and this part? What would be pro- where he self-destructs on the vise, he did not stop them. “The I thought I’d made a horrible mis- that it is a bit of a farce, so be it .... vocative if I put myself in the role answering machine. And I heard whole scene when they drive to take.” Nevertheless, through edit- Peter Farrelly called me last week of any of those guys?’ And it thathereadthescriptandlikedit... Vegas is basically all improvised.” ing, he found the right mood ofthe and he said ‘way to go, way to go.’ made the roles more appealing to andhecameinand ... hewasjustso Another goal of his in writing story and made it all work. If you’re laughing at that movie, the other actors.” right that I knew he had to do it.” the film wastoallowallofthechar- Because of the violent nature of that’s kind of my sense of humor.” All of the roles in the movie Because Bergwrote the film and actersapivotalmoment. “I’vedone the film, Berg has received a wide As for Berg’s plans for the future, were fairly easy to cast except for “really knew who the characters films where1wasjust kind ofsitting rangeofresponses.“I’llhavepeople he wants to keep acting, writing, the role of Kyle Fisher. Berg was were,” he felt more sure ofhimself around saying: ‘What am I in this comeuptomeafterascreeningand and directing. He currently has two originally going to play the part when making directorial decisions movie for? How come I don’t have say, ‘Thisistheworstpieceofshit.’ projects in development: aTV show himself, but when he realizedall of onset. “Actors are likekids: they’ll amoment? What about me? ... Let Then I’ll have people come up to which his iscreatingabout Bellevue the responsibilities he would face, test you, and if you’re not sure, me do something.’ I wanted to do me and say ‘I love this movie. It’s and psychiatric patients, and a he turned the role over to Jon they ’Ilrunall over you, but ifyou’re more. I wanted every character to my favoritemovieofall time.”’ movie about a group ofNew York Favreau. “I kept seeing actors, but - you know - not an asshole ... bememorable inthis film.” At one point a woman in her 60s city firefighterswho get into trouble. THETUFTS DMLY November 24,1998 7 Sports Returning talent a good Keeping the stove reason for women to dream by JON JAPHA crop offreshmen that will help fill warm Senior Staff Writer the void that Howard left. It must beevery collegecoach’s “The new players have added September and October have traditionally been baseball’s pivotal ream to only lose one player to depth and bring a scoring mental- months. An argument can be made that today, however, November and raduation. Luckily for Tufts’ ity combined with the ability to December have agreater bearing on play defense,” Savitz said. which teams will contend for pen- Leading the new class offresh- nants. Women’s men are Emily Desmarais and Tif- -1 -1 In the era of free agency, offseason Basketball fany Trehan. Desmarais, who is moves, or lack there of, largely de- explosive in the open court, and termine thecourse forthe following UMass-Dartmouth 51 Trehan, who will come off the season. Those teams that are willing to pay the price now should be Tufts 80 bench to add a scoring punch, sitting pretty next fall. And that means that a number ofhighly sought- should flourish in Savitz’s up- after stars will be reaping the benefits of this season. (omen’s basketball coach Janet tempo style of play. Also coming What is most interesting about this offseason is the waiting game avitz, this isnodream, butareal- offthe bench will be ShiraFishman, that seems to be going on. Other than Mike Piazza’s early seven-year, Y. who has shown in pre-season $91 million signing with the New York Mets, the bulk of this year’s “Having everybody return is scrimmages that she works well excellent free agent crop is still being pursued by various clubs. Bernie ipposed to help,” Savitz said. with the rest of the team. Williams, Mo Vaughn, Kevin Brown, Randy Johnson, Albert Belle, Savitz lead the Jumbos to a 12- “We have a lot of perimeter Rafael Palmeiro, and Brian Jordan remain available to the highest bidder. 1 record last year, the first win- people,” Savitz said, ‘30we have However, noone seems to sign first, witheach wanting to use each other ing season in the past three years, to play an up-tempo game and The women’s basketball tek as a way of driving up their asking price. sign that Tufts is returning to the keep rotating bodies in and out.” is deep and talented this year. For instance, if Johnson signs this week, Brown’s value only in- lory days of old when the Jum- She added that she would like to able to work well together, since creasesto thosewhoareunableto IandtheBig Unit. IfBernie Williams os were a perennial NESCAC mimic the Arkansas Razorbacks’ they have played together the past goes to Arizona, Albert Belle could be the central figure in a bidding war ower. mentalky of“40 minutes ofhell.” few seasons. Four ofthe five start- between the Yankees and the Red Sox. It should be an interesting next Tufts enjoyed winning seasons These freshmen will have to ers even live together, demonstrat- month, to say the least. ‘om 1984-1995,theyearthatSavitz wait theirturn, though, before they ing the solidarity of the group. A look at some ofthe principle free agents, what they want, and who ‘ashired. Aftercoachingthe team can crack a starting lineup that Tufts’ veteran starting line-up, wants them: 14wins in her first season, Savitz includes five returning players. featuring three seniors and two as worked on rebuilding the pro- Senior Carrie Hironaka, last year’s juniors, should have an advan- Bernie Williams: The five-tool center fielder and his hated agent ram. This season could prove to leading scorer, will handlethe point tage over younger, less-seasoned Scott Boras have been the subject of much controversy. They expect ea breakout season forthe squad. guard duties and share the teams. nothing less than at least five years and over $10 million per season to “This is the first group of play- backcourt with junior Melissa “These five are experienced,” consider an offer. Arizona supposedly offered seven years and $100 :s that I brought in, and they have Harvill. The front line ismadeupof Savitz said. “They enjoyed the million, but after inking pitcher Todd Stottlemyre, can ayoung franchise een through the gamut in the players who are all 5’10” or taller. success from last season, and are really afford to pay that much for Williams? ast few years,” Savitz said. “I Junior Molly Bakerwilljoin forces eager to keep it going.” The answer is yes, because owner Jerry Colangelo has enormous link that. they have the experi- with seniors Nicole Bach and Hironakaand Buiawere the top financial resources. However, that doesn’t mean it’s the right thing to ice to have a really strong year.” Stephanie Buia to create a much- performers offensively last year, do. Williams has a history of getting hurt and has produced great The only senior lost from last needed presence in the paint. both averaging in double figures, numbers when healthy, but all this in alineup featuringgreatprotection. ear’s squad is Sarah Howard, a “One of our greatest weak- and also clocked the most minutes In Arizona, hz’H have Travis Lee and Matt Williams, with possible wardwhoprovideddefenseand nesses is rebounding,” Savitz on the team., Hopefully, the added contributions from Jay Bell. But without Chuck Knoblauch or Derek trimeter scoring before suffering said, “but we are improving, and, offensive potency will take some Jeter to get on base in front of him, his numbers will certainly decline. season-ending knee injury late of course, it’s a point of emphasis pressure offofHironakaand Buia He is actually more valuable to the Yankees, even though they are 1st season. Fortunately for the for us.” - abetterteam and are offering lessmoney. He fitsperfectly into the middle Imbos’ hopes, Savitzhasastrong This starting core should be see BASKETBALL, page 11 oftheir lineup. Although he is a switch hitter, he is most valuable from the right side, where he is more productive and offers great protection inbetween IeftiesPaul O’NeillandTinoMartinez. IfheleavesNew York, rufts places 13th in Nationals the Yankees will either have to go out and sign the troublesome Belle forroughly the same price, or send a package oftop prospects including by NEIL TAYLOR The runners did not perform MikeLowellandRicky LedeetoMontreal for Rondell White. And White Senior Staff Writer Men’s quite as well as they hoped, but will not only command a lot ofmoney in the future, but will also not be The men’s cross country team, X-Country simply making it to Nationals is a as productive. rhich experiencedoneofthe most huge accomplishment. “We had a The Red Sox have also jumped into the thick ofthe Williams hunt, iccessful seasons in the school’s I bad race, but still finished 13th in which may actually make George Steinbrenner (he may be selling the istory, finished arespectable 13th Tufts, 52ndovera11(26:08), despite the entire nation,” Hemingway team,buthe’llstillmntheship)moreanxioustouphisoffertoWilliams. lace at Nationals on Saturday. two falls in the beginning of the said. “HOWmany other schools Texas and Baltimore are also reportedly interested, and watch out for a lthough this is the second high- race. “It was a tough day for me,” can say that? It shows what a surprise team jumping in late (Detroit? Toronto? The Mets?). Most of ;t finish ever for Tufts, the team Lyonssaid. “ltwas disappointing, strong program we have.” New Yorkseems tothinkBernieisgone.Cal1 itahunch, but I thinkwe’ll :It ageneral disappointment after but I hope to be All-American next “This was a great experience be seeing him in pinstripes again next year. le race. year.” for these kids,” Coach Connie “It was anew experience for us. Finishing third for the Jumbos Putnam said. “The emotions were Albert Belle: Williams’ fortunes areclosely linked to Belle, who has lnly two of our runners had ever was Dave Patterson (26: 16) who so high at race time and they just exercised a clause in his contract enabling him to become a free agent in in Nationals before,” sopho- placed 66th overall. Following tried too hard.” until the beginning of December. Belle’s choices are clear-cut: the lore Dave Patterson explained as Patterson was freshman Ben Smith Winning the race was North Yankees, Boston, or returning to the White Sox. possible cause for some of the (27:00), who had a really strong Central College from Illinois. The IftheYankeescan’tget Williamstostay,expectthem tomakeapush ow times. race finishing 130th place in the other New England teams fared to sign Belle. He would fill Williams’ role of providing right-handed “We were all a little more country. better than Tufts as Williams, power in the cleanup spot. Manager Joe Torre is confident that he can syched up for qualifiers,” junior “Ben stepped up big time and Keene State, and Brandeis finished handle Belle, who is baseball’s answer to the devil. Iatt Lyons continued. “We were saved us,”junior Steve Kaye said. third, seventh, and eighth respec- TheRed Sox,meanwhile, mustsign either Williamsor Belle. Having 1st less energetic forthis race, but Kaye finished closely behind tively,buttherewasonlyasmall50 terminated negotiations with Mo Vaughn, the Sox face a public-rela- e gave it our best shot.” Smith(27:06) in 140thplace.“I was point gap between Tufts and tions nightmare ifthe only bat they replace him with is Jose Offerman, Theteam didachieveoneofits extremely disappointed with my Keene State. whomtheysignedtoaridiculousfour-year,$26million deal. Butnoone lost important goals, however. race,” he said. “After the best race Although the end result of the ever accused the Red Sox of being smart. Otherwise, they may have y placing in the top 13, they se- of the season at pre-nationals, I season was not as exceptional as actually won a World Series in the last 80 years. ired a fifth berth for next year’s hoped to improve on that time.” many of the runners had hoped, Belle’s case is unclear, but will be solved in the next two weeks. ritional race. “I was really proud Junior Pete Rodrigues finished the fairly young team continu- f this,” graduate student Rod sixth for Tufts (27:20) in 152nd Brian Jordan: Well, it 1ooksliketheBravesjust signed him.The fact emingwaysaid.“Gainingthe fifth place. “I guess I was overwhelmed see X-COUNTRY. Dace 11 that a 31-year-old outfielder with back problems and without any lot was our big responsibility.” with the quality of the race,” consistent success in the past can land a five-year, $40 million deal The obvious standout perfor- Rodrigues said. “My nerves just ensuresthat Williams, Belle, andVaugn will be gettingat least$l2 million lance in the race was Hemingway, got to me.” aseason. TheBravesdidnot spend theirmoneywiselyon thisone. With ho achieved All-American sta- Senior Jason Burke was again Tuesdav, November 24 a lineup that is already too right-handed, they would have been better IS for the second time, with his bothered by his asthma problem Women’s Basketball: @! served spending their money on a left-handed hitting role player such 5th place finish (25:43). “I was and sufferedafallaboutamile into Johnson & Whales, 6:30 pm as B.J. Surhoff. He would have been a much better addition to the ttisfied with the way my season the race. “[Burke] hasthe ability to Men’s Basketball: @ MIT, outfield and they could have plugged him into the number-two spot in ided,” Hemingway said. “I feel be up there, it’s just beyond his 7:OO prn. the lineup. ke the team deserves all of the control,” Hemingway said. “He .edit, because they pushed me has had a very successful career Wednesday, November 25 see BRENNER, page 11 {ery day.” and was truly an All-American No Games Scheduled Lyons finished second for ‘duringevery practice.” 8 THETUFTS DAILY November 24,1998 i‘ Viewpoints Isn’t it ironic, affirmative action helps white men

by Iwei Chen to live in the suburbs, go to Tufts, ing a disproportionate amount of A former dean at Princeton who America is demonstrated by who drive around in a jeep, and sport the wealth in the nation. now runsacollegeconsultingfm, you know or how much money Julian Pardo de Zela believes the latest Abercrombie sweater. This wealth means one can writes of one Ivy League Univer- your parents make, not what you that affirmativeaction isno longer In lieu of that cozy, decidedly buy one’s children “merit” to get sity where the average SAT score know. Ironically, then, affirmative needed because “at some point middle and upper-middle class into elite universities and attain of the freshman class is 1350 and action actually helps white men, a history must be accepted for what dream, we haveasociety in which the nation’s highest-payingjobs. only 1280 for legacies and says, group which has historically it is: history.” (“The undeserved “in-state and local government First and foremost, rich people “At most selective schools [legacy viewed affirmative action as a di- beneficiaries of affirmative ac- jobs in 1996, women earned on can provide a safe, sheltered en- status] doubles, even triples the rect attack on its interests. Affir- tion,” Daily, 11/19) “Today,” he average just 81 perent of men’s vironment in which their kids can argues, “it’s virtually impossible median salaries, while black and grow up, away from the squalor “Fundamentally, the economically weakest to identify the individual victims Hispanic workers took home 85 of urban housing projects and and beneficiaries of discrimination percent and 91 percent of white underfunded public school sys- and therefore politically disenfranchised in the past.” He believes that his- worker’s median paychecks.” In tems. Secondly, they can pay for sectors of our society are women and tory does not determine the life fact, according to Wright 64 per- Princeton Review courses to ar- minorities.” chances of different individuals cent of all blacks today are in the tificially bump up the all-impor- identitified with different groups. working class while only 44 per- tant SAT scores ($500) for ad- Ifthis is the case, why are three cent of whites are. missions into the Ivy League. chances of admission.” (TheMean- mative action forces employers to e - out often African-Americans born Fundamentally, the economi- They can also pay for summer ing ofDifference: American Con- adopt formal hiring practices, cre- into poverty while only one in ten callyweakestandtherefore politi- school and camps that allow structions of Race, and Gender, ating opportunities for average white people find themselves in cally disenfranchised sectors of participants to hone in on aca- Social Class, and Sexual Orien- whites that have few connections the same situation? To add insult our society are women and minori- demicsandspecialskills like play- tation) in the old boy network of white to injury, both minority and white ties. These patterns ofclass distri- ing the violin or lacrosse. With In fact, many collegeseven place elites. women are disproportionately rep- bution clearly and distinctly spell these extra luxuries that are only admitted legacies in a special “Not To say that the two great social resented among the poor. Is this a out a real need for affirmative ac- affordable to the wealthy, the inprofile”file(a1ongwithrecmited illsofracism and sexismdon’texist coincidence? Are women natu- tion today. No doubt, there are wealthier candidates for admis- athletes) sothat when the school’s completely renders thenurtureside rally inferior to men? Are minori- affluent African-Americans as well sions into elite colleges seem SAT scores are published, alumni of the argument obsolete. Thus, ties less hard-working than the as homeless white people but the much more attractive than the kids won’t pull down the average. affirmative action’s opponents majority? If one does not believe problem isn’taboutthe exceptions, ones who apply from the ghetto Why do people with legacies, who only believe in the nature side of in the bell-curve theory about race, it’s about the rule. and have never played an instru- are primarily white, havean advan- the argument. They like to think how then should one interpret the There is a method to the mad- ment in their lives because their tage over those without legacies, they are above society, that they socio-economic reality of ness of race and gender relations parents couldn’t afford it. who are primarily minorities? Rich- are the only people who had no America? in America. The richest sectors of Moreover, private universities ard Steele, director of undergradu- help along the way in climbingthe In his article “The American society are dominated by white aie not non-profit organizations; ate admissions at Duke University, social ladderofAmerica. Unfortu- Class Structure” (The American people, specifically white men. they are in the business ofprovid- bluntly replies: “Our survival as an nately, humans are just as much a Sociological Rbiew, 1982) soci- Journalist Keith Bradsher reveals ing high-quality educations. for institution depends on having sup- product oftheir society as they are ologist Erik Olin Wright reveals a thewideningeconomicgap inour “qualified” students. This means port From alumni so according ad- oftheir biology. Nobody is wholly fundamental flaw in our society: country: “In 1989, 1 percent of you’re basically out of luck if vantages to alumni kids is just a independent of the economic and “The United States may be a American households-with net you’re from a working class back- given.” (The Meaning of Difer- political forces that move and ‘middle class society’ in certain worth ofat least $2.3 million each ground (as most minorities are) ence) shape society. There is too much cultural or ideological ways, but it owns nearly 40 percent of the and are applying to a place like Yet strangely enough, none order in the present and historical remains structurally a class soci- nation’s wealth ... Further down the Tufts, where financial aid is scanty ofaffirmative action’s detractors patterns of discrimination to prove etywithin which theworking class scale, the top 20 percent ofAmeri- at best. seem to be aware of this funda- otherwise. continues to have the greatest cans - households worth The plot thickens when one mentally racist policy. They are This is why affimativeaction is numerical weight.” This means $1 80,000 or more - have more investigates the legacy pool of too busy whining about “reverse still so urgently needed - be- that the whole idea of a , than 80 percent of the nation’s applicantsto universities. Ifyou’re discrimination” to see how the cause the history of racism and “meritocracy” is a sham. Uncle wealth.” (“Gap in wealth in U.S. wealthy andalso have parents that reality ofrace and gender coupled sexism in America is not dead. -., Sam doesn’t want every American called widest in West,” The New are alumni (mostly white men be- with class affects who gets in to Indeed, it thrives on anti-affirma- York Times, 4/12/95) If there are cause women andminoritieswere which elite schools and ulti- tive action rhetoric and the cher- Iwei Chen is a senior majoring in more white people with high-pay- not generally admitted until re- mately acquires which high-pay- ished myth that our country is a international relations and his- ing white collarjobs than minori- cently) at your first choice, chances ing jobs. “meritocracy” - a land of un- toy. ties, then they are the ones hold- aremore Iikelythatyouwillget in. Seen in this light, “merit” in equal opportunity. Tisch’s necessary e-mail policy by Jennifer Hendrickson Computer terminals at the Ii- vidual to log off, does not work rooms. It would be agood idea to that food is not permitted in the brary are, in effect, the catalog, much better. The person gets up- also have some terminals at the library. There are places to eat, I am on the referencestaffat the now that a card catalog no longer set that they have been singled student center. I have seen this places to get exercise, places to Tisch Library and would like to exists. The computers are for lo- out instead of another, un- at Harvard socialize, places to study, and respond to Doug Burns, the au- cating books, articles, and other places to e-mail. It is more conve- thorof“[email protected]”(Daily, information sought. A patron nient to do all these things in one 1 V4). I want to address his anger should be able to walk into the place, but it is not necessary. over the no e-mail policy at the library any time it is open and look Finally, I would like people to Tisch Library. into the catalog, database, or know that the reference librar- The reference staffare “e-mail Internet. The terminalsare for ref- ians take no pleasure in en- Nazis?’ I see the humor in this. But erence, research, and study, not forcing the no e-mail policy. It --. . to compare e-mail deprivation to for recreation. Other Tufts librar- was little over a year ago when being deprived of life, limb, and ies haveanoe-mail policy,sowhy there was no policy, because fl is Tisch singled out by Jthere was no need of one. But “The te’rminals are for theauthor ofthisarticle? terminalsbecame inundated with research, and No one has been kicked e-mailers. ltwas the patrons, in- reference, out ofthe library for do- cluding faculty and study, not for recreation.’’ ing e-mail. They lnay have been asked to yield humanity is absurd. E-mail is a their terminal to a patron doing convenience. It isavailableat com- research. All students are not as puter facilities, including Eaton willing as the author ofthe article Hall, Jackson Hall, and sometimes to yield their terminals. When pa- or to do re- the Mark computer lab. (By the trons are waiting to use the com- way,Mark is housed in the library puters, the reference department but not run by the library.) The has tried two methods to get those TischLibraryhasmadeexceptions doing e-mail to log off. One is the erence desk; oth- to the general no e-mailing policy airport terminal method, a loud ers filled out “sug- byallowinge-mailingassignments general announcement that in- from professors and telneting to structs people to log off oftheir e- we deliberated for a while and library catalogs. But the library mail accounts so that other pa- cannot afford to accommodate e- tronscan do research. Believe it or allowe-mail. mail overflow due to the lack of not,yellingatstudentsisnotsome- people tend to congregate and versity. Just be- This policy is just as uncom- terminals in the labs forthe follow- thingareference librarian relishes. socialize over the terminals. This cause it’s convenient to do e- fortable to enforce as is it to abide ing reasons. This method has not solved the atmosphere hinders those try- mail at Tisch doesn’t mean it by. But at least it helps to ensure Jennfer Hendrick.yon w0rk.y on problem, and ithasannoyedthose ing to work. should be done there - apart that a computer terminal will be the reference staff at the Tisch doing work. The second method, There are places to do e-mail, from the exceptions I have men- open to any patron, including libray. which involves asking an indi- including the labs and dorm tioned - for the same reasons Bums, whenneededforresearch. THE TU”TS DAILY November 24,1998 9 Viewpoints So, you want to be a Rockette? by Leigh Wald component of everyday life “the hill arm-in-arm with five of your someone pass safely, sharing the use the sidewalk; she taught you ~ sidewalk squeeze.” Yes, folks, I, best friends at 1 a.m. in the morn- path, not taking someone’sshoul- that sharing was the right thing to As a Westerner, I am accus- like so many of my peers, have ing is always enjoyable, but is it der with you to class. Wider side- do. Now, a combination of these tomed to friendliness in all places been “squeezed” one too many really necessary to continue the walks are not the answer; that two tidbits ofcommon sensecould -restaurants, public transporta- times. Walkingtoand from classes Rockette-style walk during those would only compound the prob- be something that you and your tion, banks, and shops. Walking each day, I attempt to share the never-long-enough ten minute lem, making the five-person friends can practice together, the streets of any city west of the sidewalks and paths that criss- intervals in between classes? It Rockette walk into a ten-person maybe even bring home to show Mississippi, I can easily pass by cross the academic quad and wind onlyhinders othersandcompletely kickline. Somegoodold-fashioned the folks. Who knows, perhaps my fellow cowboy boot-wearing through campus with fellow stu- crosses that “yellow line.” courtesy for others would be just one day Easterners will discover citizens without knocking offtheir dents. I enjoy the crisp air and Istayonthesideofthepath I’m fine. We must just be aware that the joys of walking on a sidewalk wide-brim, custom-steamed falling leaves, yet a day has not on, I move over; I separate myself there are in fact other people who calmly and in harmony with other Stetson hats. Like our wide-open gone by without my shoulder get- from the people I’m walking with would like to use the paths as well, path. Do platform-wearing and plains and fields, our personal ting knocked practically to Davis to let others pass. In these cases, who do not enjoy stumbling over non-platform-wearingsouls a fa- spaceissomethingthat isnottaken by a fellow path-user. I still look a few inches does make all the shrubbery and wood chips going vor(cowboy boots are much more away, even on a downtown street. behind me in bewilderment. Is the difference. to class. comfortable,anyway): spread the We pass with a smile and a tip of sidewalk not big enough for you Its such a simple act, letting Yourmotheralwaystold you to knowledge, spare the shoulders. the hat, not brushing shoulders or to walk calmly by me, next to me? turning to let a group pass. I know all about the freshman 15, This simple act of giving each but the scale tells me I have not other enough space to pass by gained all I5 yet, so I know that my Tufts Connect still isn’t listening does not seem to be a part of an body is not impeding the passage stand this explanation, consider- Reception is horrible wi Easterner’smindset.I wouldthink of other people. by Oren Friedman ing there has never been this type cable, and students shod that with much of the population I am not the only one who has of problem in past years. Perhaps, able to congregate in the m teetering around on high plat- encountered this phenomenon. I am writing about a serious it is the result ofthe brilliant five- lounges and watch the Thurs form shoes, - Several friends have had their problem with Tufts Connect which digit dialing plan that allows us day night line-up together in people would shoulders and 1 know many Tufts students have direct linkage to the Grafton cam- stead of alone in their rooms give each other - arms rear- been experiencing. It is now 1 1:00 pus or the medical school -just According to the administra enough space 1 ranged p.m.,andI havebeentryingtodial what we always wanted, right tion, the price tag was too to pass by; L walking to off-campus for about a half-hour guys? high. Well, perhaps the Sen- twisting an class, or but can get nothing except a fast Anyway, speculation aside, ate was correct to accuse the ankle their busy signal. with phone service charges at a administrationfor nickel while Do not kid yourselves; this is whopping $3 1SO a month, I feel diming, but let us take a 1 sportinga 4 not a random switchboard glitch. that it is ridiculous that students at the breakdown. Cable two-inch . tered by It typically takes a minimum of are encountering this problem. rips off students at rate o platform is pass- around seven attempts to dial off- The fact that students may not be $30.00 a month, and w most embar- b ersby campus, during the day, before the able to reach their friends off- you multiply that by rassing and goingthe call will go through; and I have campus in an emergency is inex- months and then by ten I would - opposite di- been blocked from calling for up to cusable. so Residence halls, the num- think getting knocked over on the rection. The sidewalks and paths an hour. Three weeks ago, I was told bers add up. waytoan8:30a.m. classwouldbe are certainly wide enough to ac- Forthe off-campus contingent, that there was some sort of “in- However, the real reason the even worse. Having experienced commodate two-way traffic. just close your eyes and imagine vestigation” to look into the administration should not this East Coast phenomenon not 1 am used to an unwritten rule that you have a test the next day. problem, however I can assure be paying for cable in the only while using the Red Line on that sidewalks and paths have an You have an importantquestion to everyone that nothing has im- main lounges is not the T, but also here on our campus, unmarked yellow line down the ask an off-campus friend in the proved. I called recently30 ask causeofthehigh cost, Icanonlyniakeapleatomy peers: middle. One direction on one side, class, and you have been wasting what had happened with the in- but because Tufts keep the shoulder rearranging to the other on the other side. Simple, your time punching the digits into vestigation, and the receptionist Connect should be the chiropractic section of your right? Convenient and user your phone for twenty minutes. In gave me the name oftwo employ- paying for it. Hon- medical school textbook. friendly as well. talking to other students it does ees that were in charge of it - estly, I was shocked to I have coined this annoying I don’t know whether to at- seem that the problem has been she, of course, claimed to know learn that the service has tribute this phenomenon to rude- worse on my phone; however, most nothing about it. Funny how not been complimentary. Leigh Wald is afreshman who has ness or to distraction or to total admitted to havingdifficulty call- these two cats are never in the Before you call me na- not yet chosen a major. unawareness. Trekking back up- ing off campus. office when I call. On topofthat, ive, I do not think that I started complaining to Tufts about five days ago, I left a de- it is unreasonable to Connect at the beginning of the tailed message for one of the expect the company semester, and was told a story guys with instructions for him to that has a monopoly abouttherebeingalimited amount call me back, but he just hasn’t. over all of Tufts rates to flip of outgoing circuits which can In other Tufts Connect news, a switch and turn on the cable to result in callsgettingjammed when the TCU Senate has been working the jacks in the lounges. It really the usage is high. I don’t under- on getting funding for cable in the would be no skin off the back of main lounges of the Residence Tufts Connect, and for once it Oren Friedman is a senior major- Halls. This year, most halls have would be a step in the direction of ing in biology. gone without cable in the lounges. customer service. Being and thankfulness ,. “If I am not for myself, who will be for me? If I am only upbringings in our past, and most of us will find such a less fully than one might have cannot but be a horrifying for myself, what am I? And if not now, when?” lifestyle readily attainable in our futures. Thus does Hillel realization. These oft-quoted words ofthe Jewish sage Hillel and the lead us back to giving thanks. Although horrifying, this realization need never occur, approaching And thus should realizing that we have much to be for as the first of Hillel’s questions leads to the second, so Thanksgiving holi- thankful for lead us to the second, and more challenging, does the second lead to the third. Indeed, the third is the day at first seem to part of Hillel’s question. For although our responsibilities most challenging question, for how one reflects upon and Philosopher’s have little todo with as sapient beings begin with our own lives, they do not end answers it determineswhether or not the reflections on the each other. Hillel’s there. This does not mean that we must all devote our lives first two are meaningless. As we all surely know from thought was enor- to volunteerism; not everyone is willing or able to do so. experience, that put offto be done “tomorrow” is sometimes mously influential in What it does mean is both much simplerand in a way much never done at all; there is truly no time like the present. Yet rishaping religious thought two millennia ago; Thanksgiv- more difficult. the challenge laid down before us by Hillel’s or any other ing has never been a religious holiday and must contend To“be formore than oneself” is not something done part such query need not seem so daunting that we shrink from with the fact that the heavily secular influence that is the ofthe time, orat acertain phase in life. It isa way ofthinking it. We need not and should not second-guess our every holiday shopping season abuts it. Yet the real meaning of and living, which while it need not affect all that we do, action or question our every decision, but it cannot hurt us Thanksgiving is not far removed from Hillel’s question at should at least cause us to consider how and why we do it. to consider from time to time what we do, who we are, and all. To “be for more than oneself’ is not self-abnegation or to most importantly, why. Thefirstpartofthesage’stripartitequerymaysound like be against one’s own interests. To help someone else is not There is no better time for such reflection than the a call to egotism and rapacious, narrow self-interest - toharmoneself.Tolivelife isnottoparticipateinazero-sum coming holiday, forthe days offpermit us time to ponder which would be crass at any time, but especially so in light game, although to believe otherwise often suffices to make these and other questions and the holiday itself invites us of the coming holiday - but it is not. It is an the beliefreality. to consider that which we have to be thankful for, Thanks- acknowledgement that each of us bears the ultimate re- To live mindfully of Hillel’s question is not only not to giving began more than 350 years ago as a celebration to sponsibility for our own lives. As we consider this ques- harm ourselves, it is very often to help ourselves, although give thanks for two ofthe most basic things: food and life. tion, we ought also to consider that it is easier for us to “be in ways we may not even conceive of. Our lives and Today, the first surrounds us in such abundance that we . for ourselves” than it has been for most other people who experiences are more similar than we often suppose, and tend to take it for granted, and the second often seems to have ever lived and than it presently is for vast numbers of these similarities can exist in the face of the greatest rush by us in acollegiate blur. As the blur slows down for people all over the world -we seldom want for material differences. To be both for oneselfand for others is to live a few days later this week, we would do well to consider comforts and seldom know real privation. Most of us have more broadlyand fullythan onecouldotherwise.To realize, the timelessness ofHillel’s wisdom and to be truly thank- probably come from what might be termed “co~nfortable” upon reaching old age, that one has lived less broadly and ful for what we have. 0 THETUFTS DAILY November 24,1998 ~~ THETUFTS DAILY Letters to the Editor Pete Sanborn Affirmative action still needed in US Editor-in-Chief To the Editor: I am writing in response to Julian Pardo de Zela’s cally, it is often the same people whooppose affiha- EDITOR IAL Viewpoint in the Daily on (“The undeserved benefi- tive action who oppose class-based remedies like ciaries ofaffirmative-action,” 1 1/19). welfare, minimum wage, and government subsidized Jason Cohen child-care.) Managing Editor Pardo de Zela argues that not every white person Lauren Heist has reaped the same benefits from America’s history Pardo de Zela writes about discrimination that Associate Editor of discrimination, and he asks whether a“five-year- happened 50 or 100 years ago as if it were a thing old white kid growing up in a trailer park” has really of the past; unfortunately, African Americans to- NEWSEditors: benefitted from slavery and discrimination? It is true day not only suffer from an unjust past, but from Dan Barbarisi, David Pluviose that the fruits of this nation’s past crimes have not a discriminatory present. Pardo de Zela asks us to Assistant Editors: Andrew Freedman, Jordan Solomon been showered upon this poor white child; but it is “stop looking at people solely as members of also true that, despite all the disadvantages this child groups,. and look at them as individuals.” Let us VIEWPOINTSEditors: remember that it was not affirmative action that Arnol Sharma, Dave Steinberg will surely endure, he or she will not be denied a job by a discriminatory employer, turned down for an began that practice; it originated in the long and FEATURES Editors: apartment by a bigoted landlord, or subjected to daily continuing history of racism, de jure and de facto Tony Kahn, Elizabeth Chen, Jason Salter Assistant Editors: indignities, harassment, and abuse by a racist police segregation, and discrimination. Individual harm Seth Ingram, Jennie Forcier, Lesley Bogdanow officer. calls for individual remedies; group harm requires ARTS Editors: This is not to say that this child will have it easy. group remedies. Wandering through the nation’s Alison Darnast, Katie House Indeed, this is precisely why we need class-based ghettoes, looking at homeless shelters, and read- Assistant Editor: remedies to improve the life opportunities of all our ing Amnesty International reports ofpolice brutal- Caroline Wolter nation’s children. But, until we deal with the disad- ity, it’s hard to believe that anyone could think that WEEKENDEREditors: .vantages with which people are burdened specifi- the United States has done all it needs to do about Rachel Deahl, Eliza Strickland cally because they are not white, we cannot abandon racism. SPORTSEditors: race-based remedies like affirmative action. 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It’s open market for baseball’s big stars NESCAC -particularly strong 4 BRENNE; BASKETBALL scaring certain teams away. ished23-4 lastseason andwonthe continued from page 7 Johnson also must- be thinking continued from page 7 The front-runners appear to be about winning a World Series. ECAC tournament. MoVaughn: EarthtoMo.Come Colorado and San Diego. The Texas and Anaheim both stand to and not force them to dominate Williams is just one of many in please. What are you waiting Rockies should do anything to get gain dramatically in the American each game. strongteams in theNESCAC. The for? Let’s recap: Vaughn publicly Brown, who would give them a League ifeither can sign Johnson. With 15 players on the active conference is so top heavy that excuses the Red Sox from further top-flight ace, and more impor- Baltimorealso wants Johnson, but roster, there will be somethat don’t Savitz has trouble pin-pointing negotiations, receives a great of- tantly, a ground ball pitcher to have toomany in-house problems see much playing time, but in order tough individual games. fer from Anaheim, and still hasn’t throw in Coors Field. The Padres, to be considered a favorite. The for the fast-break style of play to “We are going to be challenged signed. What gives? Obviously, on the other hand, would love to Yankees are just in the race for be effective, everyone will have to every game this season,” Savitz he’s hoping to increase the offer reward their fans for supporting a show. buy into the team concept. Bring- said. “There aren’t going to be after one ofthe others (Williams) new ballpark by re-signing Brown. ing the team together will fall on many easy games in the NESCAC.” the shoulders of the five seniors, She added that Tufts’ non-confer- i signs. But not many teams have The Braves and Diamondbacks These seven players have expressed interests. are also involved, but are unlikely been the most talked about this who have been handed the reins enceschedule is equallychalleng- The Dodgers would love to add winners in the Brown sweepstakes. off-season, but there is also a of the team. ing. Mo, but first have to move Eric Two teams that should be making group of lower-priced free agents “Every one of the seniors is a Don’t feel bad for Savitz, Karros. MaybeBaltimorewillmake major pushes but don’t seem to be who could helpanumberofclubs. leader, and I have basically said though, as she is in the rare posi- a push if they lose Palmeiro. But doing so are the Mets and Indians. Surhoff, Steve Finley, Robin that it’s their team,” Savitz said. tion ofcoachingvirtually the same Vaughn should just sign with The Mets need another front-line Ventura, Tim Belcher, and Delino With all of her weapons in squad two seasons in a row. With - _I Anaheim and move on with his starter to go along with AI Leiter. DeShields would all be smart ad- place, Savitz has set her sights on the weapons that she possesses life. Cleveland would become the ditions for a number of contend- improvingon last season’s record. this year, look for Tufts to experi- World Series favorite if it can add ingclubs. In fact, itmaybeateam This is a very attainable goal, as ence a dream season Rafael Palmeiro: Another un- Brown in front of Bartolo Colon (such as the Mets) that is able to Tufts should be able to run with clear situation, Palmeiro reportedly and Jaret Wright. Brown may be sign a couple of these players the best in theNESCAC this year. wants to re-sign with the Orioles, tired of moving around, though, that will make greater strides than The Feb. 13 matchup at Williams Welcome bmk and they have supposedly made a and could settle in San Diego whoever signs one of the big- will serveasagreat markerto how solid offer to keep him. But he long-term. ticket players. far Tufts has improved. Williams, remains unsigned as well. Perhaps who is returning four starters, fin- he is hoping to benefit from Randy Johnson: Johnson is Vaughn’s contract. getting old, but has at least three Men optimistic about future It is most likely that he’ll be more good years left in him, as he X-COUNTRY runners graduating and many back in Baltimore. Ifnot, he could proved with his strong second continued from page 7 jump to Texas, but the Rangers are half after his trade to Houston. A strong prospects coming .up, the more interested in acquiring pitch- number of teams would love to ously performed well under pres- team should look for success in ing. Also, ifVaughn ends up some- acquire the Big Unit. sure, and placed high in every years to come. A team featuring major race of the season. With a five All-New Englandrunners and London $309 where other than Anaheim, the The Rangers, Astros, Angels, Barcelona $359 Angels could go after Palmeiro. and Diamondbacks have all made trip to the national race behind a two-time All-American runner them, the men’s cross country will only improve next year with San Francisco $212 moves to sign Johnson, with each Aruba $341 Kevin Brown: Another Boras having been considered the front- team looks optimistically towards the important experience it gained Tokyo ssos client, he and Johnson are far and runner at some point during the next season. this year. Mexico City $349 away the top two pitching prizes offseason. Johnson has some “The race was a good learning Putnam is extremely confident available. Stottlemyre’s contract unfinished business in Houston, experience,” Kaye said. “We will in the program saying, “Next year only further solidifiesthe fact that after losing in the first round ofthe know what to expect next year and we are going to do better. I can’t they will be making well over $10 playoffs, so that might give the how to gear up for that.” wait for next year. The whole thing and closer to $15 million a year. Astros some advantage. The D- With only two ofthe top seven starts again today.” Brown is looking fora longer-term Backs are willing to spend, but as deal than Johnson, which may be his career winds to an end, t 12 THETUFTS DAILY * November 24,1998

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