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Sunny Read It First 49/32 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LXVI, NUMBER 46 thursday, november 14, 2013 TUFTSDAILY.COM Hudson-Jinks appointed CNO at Tufts Medical b y Victoria Le i s t m a n ADL offers reward Daily Editorial Board Former Vice President of Patient Care for informationb y De n a l i Ti e t j e n on Services at the Tufts Medical Center Terry Daily Editorial Board Hudson-Jinks became the center’s new Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) on Oct. 31 after serv- graffitiThe Medford vandals Police Department ing there for 28 years. and the Anti-Defamation League In the new position, Hudson-Jinks is (ADL) are offering a $1,000 reward for responsible for all nursing concerns at Tufts information leading to the identifica- Medical, reports directly to the president and tion of those responsible for numer- sits on the senior team, she said. ous graffiti incidents around Medford “I have influence in that level of discussion over the past year. and decision-making,” Hudson-Jinks said. According to ADL Regional Director “My voice and the voices of the nurses are Robert Trestan, police discovered anti- heard in that arena.” Semitic and racially offensive graffi- According to Michael Wagner, interim chief ti in two vacant Medford homes this executive officer at Tufts Medical, Hudson- September. The graffiti is allegedly Jinks for five months served as interim CNO linked to two dozen incidents of van- when her predecessor, Nancy Shendell-Falik, dalism that have occurred in the city took a job at the Baystate Medical Center in since last spring. Springfield, Mass. Her transition to perma- The reward, provided by the ADL, nent CNO was smooth, he said. serves as a monetary incentive for “It was natural for her to step into the those who have information to interim Chief Nursing Officer role,” Wagner come forward. said. “I led the process ... of coming up with a “From [ADL’s] perspective ... there decision as to how we’re going to move ahead is a person who knows who’s respon- with a permanent CNO.” sible,” Trestan said. “Somebody has Wagner said that, after interviewing four information and somebody knows other strong candidates from outside insti- who’s responsible for this graffiti, and tutions, Hudson-Jinks still stood out as the the reward is an incentive to draw out best candidate. the persons who have information.” “Terry really provided the greatest skill The most recent graffiti included set combined with a deep knowledge of our apparent references to Aryan Nations, organization,” he said. “She was the obvious swastikas and a quote from Red Sox choice for us to move ahead and make the player David Ortiz’s post-Boston mara- permanent CNO.” thon bombing speech in which he said, Hudson-Jinks said that she most values “This is our f**king city.” patient care and plans to stress nurse engage- Similarly profane imagery was found ment as she moves forward as CNO. throughout Medford on April 7, the “As we launch into new and ever-changing eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day. elements in healthcare, I think, for me, what’s According to an email to the Tufts com- important is truly ensuring and continuing munity last semester, signs and other the work of quality patient care for every structures on Bello Field were defaced patient every day, having a voice for the nurs- with swastikas and white supremacist es at the senior team level and really engaging slogans, among other offensive graffiti. the staff,” she said. Courtesy The Boston Business Journal At the time of the Bello Field inves- A new project that Hudson-Jinks has Terry Hudson-Jinks, formerly the vice president of patient care services, assumed her new tigation, Medford police were already focused on involves reducing “hospital position as Chief Nursing Officer at the Tufts Medical Center on Oct. 31. working with area gang units who acquired harm,” such as infections contract- identified a number of gang tags, ed while receiving care for other conditions. our Chief Medical Officer on our patient as a staff nurse. After returning to gradu- such as clovers and the words, “Crew “There’s an initiative having to do with safety initiatives.” ate school to study nursing administration, 28,” according to FOX 25. catheter-associated urinary tract infec- Hudson-Jinks explained that she joined more opportunities opened up for her at the tion,” she said. “It’s a patient safety initia- Tufts Medical right out of college and worked see ADL, page 2 tive. She’s been working very closely with at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for 10 years see HUDSON-JINKS, page 2

b y Ya n Zh a o given to him by one of his stu- Contributing Writer dents, to offer a living example of how locals observe change. Associate Professor in “‘I do think Chinatown is trying the College of Public and to become more modern, but I Leong discusses gentrification of ChinatownsCommunity Service at also think that the community University of Massachusetts is trying to retain its past and Boston Andrew Leong spoke culture,’” Leong read. about gentrification of According to Leong, gentri- Chinatowns around the world fication of Chinatowns is hap- last night in Braker Hall. pening everywhere — even The presentation was host- within Asia. ed by Tufts Asian American “When I go back [to China], Alliance and featured informa- I see the same issue happens tion from the Asian American in Hong Kong, in Shanghai, in Legal Defense and Education Beijing where communities are Fund’s (AALDEF) recent report just wiped out overnight,” Leong called, “Chinatown Then and said. “And then boom, skyscrap- Now: Gentrification in Boston, ers come out of nowhere. We New York and Philadelphia.” are talking about communities Leong was one of four authors in Beijing that have existed for who worked on the report. centuries, all of a sudden, wiped Leong began his lecture by out just like that.” introducing background infor- In understanding these Ethan Chan for The Tufts Daily mation about historical chang- changes, people must first Andrew Leong, an associate professor at University of Massachusetts Boston, gave a presentation titled es in Chinatowns. He read feed- “Gentrification: Disappearing Chinatowns” last night in Braker Hall. back about a tour of Chinatown, see CHINATOWN, page 2

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ADL continued from page 1 Although Bello Field is the only loca- tionMedford on the Tufts campus police to have investigate been offensive graffiti spree vandalized, many areas of the Medford community, including public schools, businesses and playgrounds, have been defaced, Trestan said. “Incidents like this often are not direct- ed at one individual or one individual group,” Trestan said. “They’re directed at multiple, including the community. It’s important to remember that the commu- nity has not forgotten, that the police have not forgotten, and that they will continue to work on this until the people respon- sible for this are caught.” This most recent incident has re- sparked investigations from the spring, Trestan explained. “In the interim time between the recent incident and last spring, nobody had been identified as a possible suspect and so the latest incident was a bit of a reminder for everyone that the person, or persons responsible, [is] still out there,” Trestan said. While Medford police are leading the investigation, Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) is also providing via Wikimedia Commons assistance, according to an ADL state- Medford police have partnered with the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to grant a $1,000 reward to individuals who come forward with ment announcing the reward. In the knowledge that leads to the arrest of those who defaced property around Medford. announcement, Director of Public and Environmental Safety Kevin Maguire lective voice denouncing these incidents Trestan is hopeful that the award will “Everyone is working together in sync expressed the university’s support of the and, as always, we will assist the Medford inspire people with information to step for- to spread the word which will hopefully ADL initiative. police with their investigation as appro- ward, and is happy for so much cooperation lead to the perpetrators being identi- “We are proud to be part of the col- priate,” Maguire said in the statement. between the police forces and the ADL. fied,” Trestan said.

CHINATOWN the social cost that is associated.” continued from page 1 Despite the rise in crime, Chinatowns wonder why Chinatowns are important, did not receive more attention from HUDSON-JINKS with Hudson-Jinks throughout the transi- Leong said. Tospeaks answer this on question, importance police or social aid ofprograms. history continuedHudson-Jinks from page 1 planstion to process emphasize to help her acclimate to the Leong described their long histories. Leong also remarked on Chinatown center. She served as nurse manager of the new position. Many Chinatowns were built partly as buildings and the ways that cities have surgicalnurse ICU for engagement 11 years before stepping “Over [her time as interim], she has been a reaction to anti-Chinese movements allowed Chinatowns to become over- into her most recent role as vice president part of our senior team and has been pulled on the West Coast and partly to fulfill a developed. of patient care services. into all of our executive leadership groups,” need for cheap labor. At the time, rac- “It’s city hall that says, ‘We allow adult In the vice president position, Hudson- he said. “She hit the ground running as ism toward Chinese was very prevalent. entertainment here in this particular Jinks oversaw critical care in areas like the interim, and in her transition she continues Leong described acts of violence against area,’ but it’s also city hall that gives the Cardiovascular and Neuroscience Centers, to be a very active learner.” Chinese immigrants, such as the Rock exemptions for developers to build above and worked hand in hand with other nurse Wagner expressed confidence in Hudson- Springs massacre of 1885. and beyond the height limit,” he said. executives and physician leaders under the Jinks’ leadership abilities. “There were quite a few people that At this point, Leong said, the excep- leadership of Shendell-Falik. “My expectation is that [Hudson-Jinks] were actually killed,” he said. “There were tion has become the rule in terms of the “I’ve had many opportunities here at Tufts will come to the executive team with the some arguments that happened and then number of floors that developers are to learn from great leaders and work along- wisdom and leadership to ensure the orga- you had about 650 to 700 Chinese that allowed to add to buildings. side and then lead great nurses and partner nization is constantly thinking about the were basically evicted overnight.” According to Leong, the white popula- with physicians,” Hudson-Jinks said. “I’ve quality and safety of care that we provide Leong also spoke about the once- tions in Chinatowns are growing. been here my entire career, learning and every day in a patient-centric manner,” prospering adult entertainment scene “The land in Chinatown has now growing and contributing to healthcare.” Wagner said. in Chinatown. When no other neigh- become desirable, whereas at one point She said she will be earnest in carrying Hudson-Jinks plans to proceed with borhood wanted to host adult enter- [in] time it was not,” he said. “Now all out her new responsibilities as CNO and enthusiasm and a strong presence at tainment, Chinatown adopted it, Leong of a sudden, after decades living in this that she is dedicated to ensuring quality the center. said. Business owners profited in the community, it is white flight back into patient care and safety. “I’m a very visible leader in the unit and short-term, but the money came at a the city.” “The expectations are clearly outlined by plan to probably take a very active role in cost. Drugs, prostitution and crime Leong ended his lecture with a our regulating agencies and professional ensuring those voices are heard,” she said. came with the adult entertainment reminder about the importance of his- organization,” Hudson-Jinks said. “Nursing “I’m truly honored and excited to lead in industry. torical context. care has to meet certain standards for this capacity going forward.” “I recall when I was going to law “We need to back up and say, ‘What’s patient care, and that’s very near and dear Wagner, who has worked with Hudson- school, a couple of decades ago, when our history?’” And we see some of the to me. I take that ultimate responsibility Jinks over the past five years, said that she we finish[ed] studying we would go different issues that we are struggling incredibly seriously.” is incredibly positive, optimistic and engag- to Chinatown at one in the morning,” with even today [were] back then much The interim period, in which Hudson- ing, and maintains a steadfast focus on Leong said. “We would be eating in more prominent,” he said. “We see com- Jinks was able to continue to work with what the center needs to move forward. the restaurant, but we would be sitting munity health. We see [English as a sec- Shendell-Falik, was crucial to the smooth “She’s a phenomenal nursing executive next to johns, prostitutes and pimps. ond language] classes, we see storytell- transition process, Hudson-Jinks said. that’s come up through the ranks at Tufts What the business owners didn’t real- ing here. We see community guard in Specific projects that Shendell-Falik had Medical Center,” Wagner said. “It’s truly our ize, or didn’t want to realize, was that here. We see struggles for housing and been working had to be handed off and pleasure to honor her for the role that she’s with the short term profit you would civil rights...Every distinctive city [has] carefully communicated. done, and we’re looking forward to the lead- also have to take the long term cost — its very special history.” Wagner said that he has met one-on-one ership that she’ll bring to the organization.”

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Lock your doors Basement burglar Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) on Nov. 4 at 4:45 p.m. received a report con- A female student on Nov. 7 at 11:15 p.m. reported a break-in on Medford Street and cerning a break-in on College Avenue. The victim believed the break-in had occurred ear- Frederick Avenue between 12:20 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The student came home and noticed lier in the afternoon while she was taking a nap. She said that she woke up at 2 p.m. to items missing, including two MacBooks, a watch, an iPhone, an iPad and a pair of Beats the sound of her bedroom door opening and closing and, thinking it was her roommate, headphones. The basement door was found open. went back to sleep. When she got up later at 2:30 p.m., she noticed that her MacBook, jewelry and $70 in Don’t tell mama cash were missing. Another student’s iPad was also missing. All of the apartment’s doors Police on Nov. 10 at 9:25 p.m. received an incident report from three female stu- were unlocked. The Somerville Police Department was contacted about the incident. dents. The females were walking from Cousens Gym on College Avenue toward Boston Avenue when a gray-silver SUV with two or three males inside rolled down Drive-by yeller the window and yelled derogatory comments. One student noted the license plate TUPD on Nov. 6 was notified about an incident that occurred on Nov. 5 at 6 p.m. A female number and called TUPD. Officers traced the plate to a residence in Wilmington, Mass. student was standing at the bus stop near Professors Row and College Avenue when three Medford Police had reported a similar incident with the same vehicle. The owner of occupants of a red sedan drove up, yelled out the window and swore at her. The student the vehicle stated that the driver was her son and insisted that she would take care of reported the event the following day. the situation when he returned home.

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Lily Sieradzki | Media Junkie History on the Hill: Marston ‘Doc’ Balch’s Is Carrie legacy lives on at Tufts Bradshaw b y Na t a l i a Ka s t e n b e r g Contributing Writer a feminist? Tufts was the first in New England ex and the City” (1998-2004) certainly to have a Department of Drama and has its virtues. It’s pure glamour: New Speech when Marston “Doc” Balch York City, fashion, dating and romance. established the program in 1940. A It offers real talk about women’s experi- professor on the Hill for 35 years, Balch encesS of sex, which is unusual in the main- had an impact both on and off campus. stream media, and refreshing. In the show, One of his former students, Elizabeth women actually have agency when it comes Bottomley Noyce (J ‘52), even donated to sex — they know what they want and how The Marston S. Balch Arena Theatre in to get it. 1983 in his honor. Whether it’s pursuing a traditional feminine During his time at Tufts from 1935 narrative like Charlotte or rejecting monoga- to 1966, Balch directed and produced my in favor of sexual freedom, like Samantha, approximately 100 plays, many of these women are empowered when it comes which he personally translated from to sex. The close friendships between Carrie, French and presented in the United Charlotte, Samantha and Miranda are a model States for the first time. During his of a strong community of women who support time at Tufts, Balch published at least each other in the face of society’s pressures. 40 scholarly articles, 60 articles for the I’ve heard it said, however, that “Sex and Tufts theater publication Prologue and the City” is a celebration of post-feminism, or six books. the idea that feminism is no longer needed According to Sol Gittleman, the because equality for women has already been Alice and Nathan Gantcher University achieved. This just might be true, and it’s not a Professor of Judaic Studies and former good thing. The show does glorify female sexu- provost, Balch was stylish as well as al empowerment while continuing to promote worldly. other, more problematic, norms for women “He was the best-dressed, most dap- Justin McCallum / Tufts Daily Archives that go along with it. per and stylish member of [the] faculty ... Balch’s influence can be seen on campus in the Balch Arena Theater, donated by a for- The biggest problem that I can see is the [with his] great mustache, terrific waist- mer student in his honor. Last spring, 3Ps performed Michael Frayn’s ‘Copenhagen.’ centrality of men and marriage in the charac- coats [and] elegant[ly] spoken English. ters’ lives and the show’s plot. For all four of the Never a dandy; always the polished man part, serious — not farces, Senelick only interest. He was the first universi- women, although in different degrees, their life of the world,” Gittleman said. added. ty presenter at Tufts, serving between goal is to find a man and settle down once and Before arriving at Tufts and making a Balch temporarily left Tufts dur- 1957 and 1969; the chairman of the for all. That is their key to achieving happiness, name for Tufts theater, Balch graduated ing World War II to serve as chief Arts and Sciences Faculty Committee implying that without the men, happiness from Kalamazoo College in Michigan of the French Press and Radio on Academic Awards and the Fletcher would be something unavailable to the single, with a degree in English in 1923, and Analysis Section of the United States professor of oratory before retiring in 30-something New York woman. received a Master of Arts in 1925 and a Information Service and as chief of the 1971. They date serially, and the big questions they Ph.D. in 1931 from Harvard University. Cultural Relations Sections under the Balch’s legacy lives on in the dona- deal with together revolve around men and how During this time, Balch taught English Department of State. Balch received tion of his books to the drama depart- other women relate to men. What do you do at Williams College and served as the three honors for his time in France ment, helping create a library for when increasing amounts of your friends are theatrical director. from the French Republic, including graduate drama students. According married and you’re still single? What if the guy Soon after receiving his Ph.D., Balch a medal and honorary membership to Burnim, who was Balch’s succes- you’re seeing is all-around great — but has some came to Tufts in 1934 as an assistant in the Association des Professeurs sor as chairman of the Department weird sex habit that you can’t stand? My ques- professor of English. The following de Langues Vivantes, the Médaille of Drama and who wrote about Balch tion is — what about other relationships with year, he became the director of Drama, de la Reconnaissance française and after his passing in 1987, Balch’s lega- family and friends? What about personal goals according to the Anne Sauer’s Concise the Croix de Chavalier de la Légion cy was also more personal. and struggles? Those questions are left out, and Encyclopedia of Tufts History. d’Honneur, more commonly known “He earned for the Tufts University the characters are left flat and one-dimensional, “[Balch] inspired generations of stu- as the Legion of Honour. He returned Theater a reputation for quality, primarily concerned with romantic aspirations. dents and faculty, teaching them that to Tufts in 1947. integrity and variety in which it still Their career goals are a tiny part of their lives. theater without intellect and compas- Balch served outside of Tufts in basks,” Burnim wrote. “For all of his Carrie is a sex columnist for a New York City tab- sion is inevitably theater without art- other ways as well. He extended his achievements and honors, [Balch] loid — does she ever have any other journalistic istry and humanity,” Sauer wrote. interest in drama off the Hill and remained a modest and sweet man aspirations? Or a desire to write about anything Balch’s excitement for theater was became involved in the National ... No teacher ever kept in such con- other than just sex and romance? Miranda is a further shown when he became exec- Council of Arts in America in addition stant and devoted contact with his high-level lawyer, but this is still a small part of utive director of the Tufts College to serving as the executive secretary former students, writing and phon- her life on the show. She is also portrayed as less Theater, as well as the advisor of Tufts’ for the National Theatre Conference ing, encouraging them on to their feminine than the other three — she is more Pen, Paint and Pretzels (3Ps) in 1935. from 1961 to 1968. aspirations, comforting them in their likely to wear pantsuits and overalls and has a As advisor to this student-run per- Drama, however, was not Balch’s disappointments.” boyish haircut — but gets just as much action. formance group, Balch became part Another thing is the shopping, which they of the oldest student organization on are always doing. This clearly links physical campus, founded in 1910. appearance (through clothes and most impor- According to current President of the Throwback Thursday tantly, shoes) to their attractiveness to men and 3Ps, senior Cole Von Glahn, Balch’s leg- by extension, their self-worth. It advocates con- acy lives on in the group to this day. sumerism as an important part of femininity. “[Balch] was all about providing To be a real woman, you’ve just got to shop and opportunities for artistic development, love shoes and hats and fabulous style. and that is still the driving force behind Carrie tends to start her weekly column 3Ps,” Glahn said. with: “Do ALL women ...?” But she’s really Perhaps one of Balch’s greatest referring to only white women. The main accomplishments during his time at cast and every other important character on Tufts was the establishment of the the show are white. The romantic and sexual Department of Drama and Speech in experiences of black, Latina, Asian or Native 1940, for which he served as chairman American women are clearly not Carrie’s for 26 years, according to Sauer. issue here — although she would probably According to Fletcher Professor argue that her advice is universal. of Oratory and Director of Graduate The show is also adamantly hetero-norma- Studies in Drama Laurence Senelick, tive. In one episode, Charlotte befriends a les- Balch ran the department as a one- bian couple and begins to attend their parties man show, something he attributed and gatherings. Her friends tease her about to the department’s small number of becoming a lesbian, and she laughs off the faculty at the time. Despite this hur- idea. The idea of non-straight love is not taken dle, Senelick said that Balch’s devotion seriously by any of the women, even though it to the department and his students is posited in its own separate, distanced com- helped legitimize the drama depart- munity. Carrie has the token “gay best friend” ment in the eyes of the university. in Stanford — he is portrayed stereotypically Senelick described how the theater and with a lack of personality outside of his scene used to be on Tufts campus. overwhelming gayness. Back in Balch’s day, there was one the- So, is “Sex and the City” all bad? Not quite. ater and everyone would come to one But definitely not at all good either. Just some event, Senelick said. He explained that things to keep in mind for any and all of your going to an event through the depart- guilty-pleasure shows. ment used to be more of a community Shane Tilston outing, while now the drama scene is George Clinton and the P-Funk All-Stars performed at Spring Fling in 1996 to carry more splintered with a lot of different on a tradition that began in 1980 when the Tufts Community Union Senate noticed a Lily Sieradzki is a junior who is major- groups. Under Balch’s leadership, Tufts surplus in its budget. ing in English. She can be reached at Lily. put on shows that were, for the most [email protected]. 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y advertisement Thursday, November 14, 2013

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Alumnus discusses making [career out of performance [ Composer Gregg Kallor explores New York through music

Courtesy Alan McIntyre Smith Weekender Gregg Kallor’s (LA ‘00) piano suite ‘A Single Noon’ is on the Grammy ballot for Best Contemporary Classical Composition.

b y La n c y Do w n s a transfer student and enrolled in the uni- “People feel entitled to consume art for free, the famed venue, and each recital has been a Daily Editorial Board versity’s dual degree program with the New and that makes it difficult for a creative profes- challenge, albeit for different reasons. England Conservatory of Music. However, he sional to make a living.” “The first time was my official New York or big-name musicians, making ultimately withdrew from the program to work Despite financial concerns, Kallor feels that debut, and when I walked through the door, it a music video tends to be a glam- solely toward a bachelor’s degree in American more and more young people are unwilling to was like being on some kind of crazy drug,” he orous affair. Sets bustle with hair studies from Tufts, citing the intensity of the take the risks he did. said. “The adrenaline was so powerful I went and makeup teams, craft services program as a reason for leaving. “We’ve become so concerned with money, into a time warp, and I have no memory of tables, well-stocked trailers and “It looks pretty sexy on paper to say you and I don’t mean to sound like my head is in the actual concert. I remember walking out Fworld-class choreographers and dancers. For went to music school and to Tufts, but there the clouds because financial stability is very on stage and leaving it, but no recollection of Gregg Kallor (LA ‘00), however, the making was so much going on I felt I didn’t have time important, but people aren’t asking, ‘What is it what happened in between.” of his music video, “Broken Sentences,” was to delve in at either place,” he said. that I have to do to make this work?’ anymore,” Determined to savor every moment the decidedly different — and much less plush. Kallor also acknowledged that his time at he said. “It’s sad to me that there’s not more next time around, Kallor felt more comfort- Instead of a buzzing set and endless pro- conservatory did not allow him the freedom value placed on the cultural side of things.” able during his most recent performance. duction assistants, Kallor, a New York-based he wanted with his music. Kallor believes that it is possible to work as “It was the most ‘me’ of all those con- pianist and composer, simply had himself, “I had grown up with classical music and an artist or performer and still make money certs. I felt like I’d really found my own his filmmaker friend Alan McIntyre Smith, jazz and a bit of musical theater, but I left — he pointed to himself as proof — and voice,” he said. 88 pianos and the five boroughs. The idea for [the] conservatory because I didn’t want to that although the challenges are plentiful, the Performing at Carnegie Hall may have the video was to film Kallor playing “Broken give up either classical or jazz,” he said. “They reward is just as great. become easier with experience, but Kallor Sentences” at the nearly nine-dozen hand- wanted me to pick one. It turned out not to “I have to do this. I wake up with a burning endeavors to make each concert special. decorated pianos placed around New York for be for me.” desire to do it,” he said. “I feel fulfilled, and that “There’s a reverence for the space, for the public use by the non-profit organization Sing Kallor’s path, as it happens, has balanced outweighs the professional difficulties.” history, but at the end of the day, with a little For Hope, which Kallor describes as “the Peace the two genres — and even as his career has more experience, you have to get past the Corps for artists.” The catch: The pianos were progressed, he remains hesitant to put himself Finding success awe and remember that there are almost only available for approximately two weeks in in categories. Kallor is now facing a new set of diffi- 300 people who chose to spend two hours June — and after that they would be gone. Despite his passion for music, it was not the culties as he attempts to promote “Broken with you,” he said. “It doesn’t matter if it’s in In order to make the video in just two focus of his time at Tufts. Sentences” and “A Single Noon,” a solo piano Carnegie Hall or Brown and Brew — I love weeks, Kallor said that the pair had to plan “I either minored in music or double suite inspired by his experience with New York playing and want to share the experience extensively and work quickly. majored — I can’t quite remember,” he said. — both of which are on the Grammy ballot — with my audience.” “It was tough because we didn’t want to “Tufts didn’t have a direct impact on my career, for Best Music Video and Best Contemporary Kallor has also spent much of this year monopolize the pianos,” he said. “So it would but it was a really special time. I made great Classical Composition, respectively. It’s his on tour and, though he has heard com- be quick and dirty. I would play through the friends, took classes with incredible teachers first time being involved in the esteemed com- plaints from fellow musicians that touring piece once, maybe twice if we had time.” and really learned to think for myself.” petition, and he admits that he’s “still trying to is exhausting, for him the novelty has yet to Despite the rushed filming schedule, Kallor Kallor even went to Talloires with Tufts — a wrap [his] head around how the whole thing wear off. and Smith were committed to making sure the program that continues to be a hallmark expe- works.” With so many entries in each category, “I still get a thrill from going to a new place,” video’s creative core was not lost in their haste. rience for many students today. it can be hard to attract voters’ attention. So he said. Though he has traveled across the “Alan tried out a bunch of different film far, Kallor has been trying to publicize his work country for concerts, master classes and char- techniques and shots,” Kallor said. “We Humble beginnings by introducing it to other academy members. ity events — even visiting Austria this summer brought a steady cam and also filmed a bunch As college wrapped up, Kallor looked to Though, he admits, this process is “clearly bet- — Kallor has his eyes set on returning to a of still shots that we later pieced together in pursue a career in music. ter if you’re Beyoncé.” certain Boston-area school. the video.” “I’d always known it was what I wanted to Kallor has also found that even with a career “I haven’t been back to Tufts since I gradu- Kallor, for his part, said the location of the do, but a part of me was a little unsure senior on the upswing, he’s still tackling new tasks — ated, and I would love to give a concert there,” pianos — in busy, public places around New year. All my friends had applied to grad school including playing at Carnegie Hall and going he said. “If there’s anybody reading this who York — did not affect the emotional effort that or were going off on some major career path,” on tour. Kallor has performed three times at can make it happen, let me know.” goes into performing, though the experience he said. “I wasn’t really sure until right after I was assuredly not conventional. graduated and thought, ‘What the hell?’ and I “It was a strange feeling, I was pouring moved to New York.” my heart into this thing, but it takes a lot It certainly wasn’t smooth sailing. to grab the attention of New Yorkers, so for “There was a lot of hair pulling, teeth grind- the most part people ignored me,” he said. ing and nail biting,” he said of the beginning of Nevertheless, he would occasionally find a his post-college life. “I really had no idea what I small crowd gathered around him, which he was doing. I came here not knowing anybody. attributes to the “otherness” of the project. I knocked on doors of clubs and restaurants “I think there’s something about seeing looking for gigs.” this crazy looking piano and trying to under- Kallor was also torn creatively. Pursuing stand the context of it,” Kallor said. “People jazz more than composition or classical when got a special experience in not going to a he arrived in New York, he eventually turned concert hall.” back to classical after working with a piano Kallor was not alone in thinking he and teacher who “reignited [his] passion” for the Smith had made something special. “Broken genre. Sentences” made it onto this year’s Grammy ballot for Best Music Video. The starving artist stereotype Kallor’s bold risk has paid off, and he has Starting out at Tufts found significant success as a musician, Although Kallor appreciates the recogni- though he acknowledges that there is truth in tion, he does not take it for granted — getting the starving artist stereotype. Courtesy Alan McIntyre Smith to this place in his career has been a long and “There is no doubt that it is a struggle, but Kallor plays ‘Broken Sentences’ at a Sing For Hope piano on Coney Island. challenging journey. Kallor came to Tufts as the arts have always been tough,” he said. 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y weekender Thursday, November 14, 2013

What’s up this weekend Looking to make your weekend artsy? Check Saturday at 8 p.m. in Cohen Auditorium. Cage. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased on out these events. Tickets are free at Cohen Box Office with a tuftstickets.com.) Tufts Concert Choir: This weekend will see Tufts ID.) the Tufts Concert Choir performing a concert Sarabande Dance Ensemble Presents: Peter Pan: This weekend, Somerville Theatre of choral music as part of the Sunday at Tufts Illuminate: Sarabande Dance Ensemble will Cage Rage: The Campus Consciousness will host a screening of the silent classic “Peter Community Concert Series. The choir, under deliver its end-of-semester performances this Tour featuring Grouplove: The fourth Pan” (1924), shown using a 35mm film the direction of Jamie Kirsch, will present a pro- weekend, featuring a variety of dance styles annual Cage Rage returns this weekend, this print. The screening will be accompanied by gram featuring works by John McDonald and including modern, jazz, ballet and more. The time with Grouplove headlining the concert silent film musician Jeff Rapsis. (Sunday at 1 Bach. (Sunday at 3 p.m. in Distler Performance shows will also feature appearances from as part of The Campus Consciousness Tour. p.m. in Somerville Theatre, 55 Davis Square, Hall. Admission is free.) Spirit of Color, Tap Ensemble, La Salsa and The concert will also feature Saints of Valory Somerville. Tickets are $15 and can be pur- other student groups. (Tonight at 9 p.m. and and The Knocks. (Friday at 7 p.m. in Carzo chased at www.somervilletheatreonline.com.) —compiled by the Daily Arts Department

Exhibition Review

Courtesy Harvard Film Archives ‘Le Joli Mai’ features interviews with Parisians after the end of the Algerian War. Harvard Film Archive exhibits visionary director’s work

b y Ma x Bi e n s t o c k But Marker could drift to the other Contributing Writer end of the spectrum too — toward lyri- cal impressionism — as he did in his Chris Marker has long been known in great essay film “Sans Soleil” (1983). Like film circles as one of the most delightfully many of his essay films, “Sans Soleil” is enigmatic figures in French cinema. In almost a collage of thoughts and memo- the last years of his life, he didn’t like to be ries filmed either by Marker himself or photographed and would often distribute appropriated from other sources. And, photos or cartoonish animations of his like thoughts, the subject matter of cat, Guillaume-en-Egypte, in his place. the film constantly shifts. “Sans Soleil” Despite this reclusive facade, Marker’s might seem like a travelogue since it’s films are strikingly personal portraits of filled with footage from Marker’s trips to his world as he experienced it. Marker Japan and West Africa. But there are far died last year and the Harvard Film too many asides and digressions for it to Archive (HFA) is honoring his memory by be quite that simple. The best of these screening more than 30 of his incredible cinematic detours involves a layover in films through Dec. 16. San Francisco to pay homage to Alfred Marker’s most famous film is certain- Hitchcock’s “Vertigo” (1958). Marker’s ly the sci-fi short “La Jetée” (1962). The densely edited images mix the memories protagonist is a man in a future dysto- of a world traveler with the visions of a pia whose forced time traveling is over- future time traveler, which ultimately whelmed by a hauntingly fleeting mem- feel like “La Jetée” in documentary form. ory from his childhood that he hopes to To unify all his diverse images, Marker understand. The film is almost entirely adds his trademark personal first-person composed of ephemeral images: still pho- voiceover, with a nameless woman read- tographs accompanied by sound effects ing from fictional letters written by a and voiceover. Yet, despite being known man named Sandor Krasna — an imagi- for “La Jetée,” Marker was mainly a direc- nary cameraman. Courtesy Harvard Film Archives tor of documentaries and mutant docu- Marker’s colleague Jean-Luc Godard Although Marker is best known for his documentaries, his science-fiction short film ‘La Jetée’ mentaries known as personal essay films once said, “All great fiction films tend is a masterful work. — a form that he pioneered. toward the documentary just as all great Watching a Marker documentary gives documentaries tend toward fiction.” a glimpse at what the documentary form Essentially, the ethics of truth-telling Artsy Nugget of the Week — and cinema in general — has the poten- and the aesthetics of beautiful filmmak- tial to be. How many times have recent ing are just two sides of the same coin. documentaries followed the same formula To the filmmakers behind purely con- Lily Allen returns with stereotype-challenging — interviews with expert talking heads tent-based documentaries, here is the music video interspersed with archival footage to make lesson to learn from Marker: you can sure viewers understand exactly what’s either lecture at an audience or teach Lily Allen on released her controversial she is commenting on and prove that going on? Marker recognized that docu- them by exploring themes through a new music video, “Hard Out Here,” on she is not afraid to be the subject of her mentaries had to do more than just relate personal lens. Watching a Marker film, Nov. 12 and racked up over one million own joke. Straightforward lyrics such as, facts in order to be compelling pieces of you will be forced to think and learn, but YouTube hits in less than 24 hours. The “Don’t need to shake my ass for you ‘cuz I work. An interesting premise isn’t enough; the experience will also cause viewers to video packs in a scathing statement about got a brain,” and, “If you can’t detect the at its core, a great documentary still has to feel deep emotions and ponder unan- the objectification of women in the pop sarcasm, you’re misunderstood,” help the be a good movie. swerable mysteries. music industry, taking digs at corrupt and pop artist further speak her mind. In Marker’s great pure documentary “Le Alongside his numerous other great exploitative management, Robin Thicke Still, despite the obvious satire, it’s Joli Mai” (1963), various Parisians are inter- works, “Le Joli Mai” plays at the HFA on and Miley Cyrus, to name a few examples. not surprising that some are taking issue viewed after the end of the Algerian War, Dec. 1 and “Sans Soleil” plays on Dec. 7. Though Allen takes pity on no one, with the video. The clearly sexualized between France and its former colony. It This November and December, Marker Cyrus takes perhaps the biggest hit of all in images have been a cause of concern for was the first month of peace in almost eight dominates the Boston area, with MIT’s this none-too-subtle parody. Allen performs some disgruntled viewers who believe years, and Marker was eager to know what List Visual Arts Center hosting a com- surrounded by a cast of backup dancers that young female viewers might be these people were thinking as the fight- prehensive exhibition of Marker’s non- who twerk and suggestively lick cham- negatively influenced by the material. ing concluded. Marker’s subjects spoke film work in almost every other artistic pagne bottles and oversize pills. Allen’s pop Others see it as ironic that Allen’s video frequently about memory, and while this medium and the Max Wasserman Forum culture references are blatant and pointed has gained so much attention because it might have been enough for an anthro- on Contemporary Art at MIT also honor- — viewers will undoubtedly have flash- incorporates the very behavior she means pological piece, Marker pushed the work ing the filmmaker’s work. The HFA itself backs to Cyrus’ infamous MTV Video Music to condemn. to another level. He took this raw material is hosting a free panel discussion on Nov. Awards performance this past summer. Critic or not, however, no one can and expanded it, focusing on what happi- 14 on the importance of Marker’s work Clearly, the British singer-songwriter deny that after Allen’s years-long hiatus ness means even as political unrest con- in addition to the retrospective. But no wants to get her point across at all costs. from the music world, “Hard Out Here” is tinues. Yet Marker’s political engagement matter when you wander into one of the Humorous shots of Allen being shown generating significant waves. never meant disengaging from his poetic screenings at the Harvard Film Archive, how to eat a banana by her creepy man- side, and “Le Joli Mai” is as visually beauti- the experience will surely confirm the ager emphasize the absurdity of the issues —by Drew Robertson ful as any film he ever made. power of the documentary form once Thursday, November 14, 2013 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Weekender 7

Album Review Susie Church | Food Fight Calzones at Helen’s, Espresso, Pranzi’s

f there’s one signature food on cam- pus that’s as much a part of the Tufts culture as Jumbo himself, it’s the late-night calzone. Whether Iyou’re studying into the wee hours of the morning or ending a long night out, there’s nothing quite as fitting as going ham on one of these folded piz- zas. Eating your first Blue Zone is prac- tically a rite of passage here.

Helen’s Espresso Pranzi’s $11.99 $11.75 $9.95 6/10 8/10 9/10 Unfriendly Diner-like Crisp 11 - 3 a.m. 11 - 3 a.m. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.

So, where do you go to get your fix? Within just a few blocks on Boston Avenue are three thriving Italian joints. I’m no stranger to any of these plac- es, but I practically skipped down the hill to try out a basic, Italian calzone at each establishment and deliver my final verdict. First, there’s Helen’s Pizzeria. Open seven days a week until 3 a.m., Helen’s accommodates the student body at all times, not just on weekend nights out. And of course, Helen’s is famous NRK P3 via Flickr Creative Commons across campus for the Blue Zone — a ‘Free Your Mind’ seems to be another step forward for Cut Copy, which has been enjoying increasing success in recent years. buffalo chicken and special sauce cal- zone served with blue cheese. But how does Helen’s taste apart from its staple dish? Sadly, not too great. I ordered Cut Copy returns stronger than ever the medium to maintain size consis- b y Da v i d McCo n n e l l Since the band’s conception, it has band’s affinity for trippy music. Drifting tency between each eatery, and Helen’s Contributing Writer released four LPs and a number of EPs. Cut vocals are the main focus until the upbeat calzone clocked in at the most expen- Copy has also performed at various inter- bass sound that Cut Copy enthusiasts so sive. While the meat was good, the Since releasing “In Ghost Colours” in national venues, demonstrating a world- dearly love suddenly makes an appear- dough seemed dry, sending the whole 2008, Cut Copy has slowly been achieving wide breakthrough. Another indicator of ance, causing “Dark Corners & Mountain calzone south. What upset me most more and more mainstream success. Its the band’s rising fame has been its pres- Tops” to take a completely different about Helen’s, however, was its service. ence at numerous award shows, includ- turn. This unusual track exemplifies Cut Ordering there takes significantly lon- Free Your Mind ing the 2012 Grammy Awards, where it Copy’s ability keep its listeners curious, ger than anywhere else, and oftentimes received a nomination for Best Dance/ constantly guessing where a song will the staff is cold and unpleasant. That’s Electronica Release, and the 2011 ARIA lead. After a short interlude, “Meet Me in why Helen’s has never been my go-to Cut Copy Music Awards, where the band won Best a House of Love” begins. After a steady, for any calzone craving. Dance Release. rhythmic first few minutes, full of bass Next up, Espresso Pizza. Filled with Loma Vista/Republic Records To this day, “In Ghost Colours” remains and layered with trumpet sounds — friendly people and big calzones, its biggest commercial success, although something not entirely uncommon in Espresso was my number-one late- “Free Your Mind” definitely has the poten- the band’s catalog — there comes a low- night stop last year, and this time latest album, “Free Your Mind,” proves the tial to measure up. Right from the get-go, tempo break, which helps to slow the around I still found it incredibly sat- band is only continuing to move forward. Cut Copy starts off strong on the album’s otherwise fast-paced piece. isfying. While I think their calzones On its new record, Cut Copy has flawlessly second song and title track, “Free Your While the songs on “Free Your Mind” are could use more cheese and a little created songs reminiscent of ’80s dance Mind.” Here, the band displays its true certainly catchy alone, Cut Copy excels in less grease, I’m never disappointed. and pop music and, as a four-person elec- nature with upbeat rhythms and chords, making the 14 tracks into a cohesive unit, However, the price, like Helen’s, is still tronic band, has been able to accomplish as well as floating vocals, which are inte- with each track on “Free Your Mind” flow- quite high. Plus, its smaller menu and feats that other solo electronic artists sim- grated fluidly throughout the nearly five- ing almost seamlessly into the next. Many earlier weekday closing time leaves ply cannot. Its size enables it to be flexible minute tune. However, “Free Your Mind” of the songs on the album are really just Espresso with a good amount of room in its production, since — unlike many almost pales in comparison to “In Memory interludes, allowing the band to effort- for improvement. Nonetheless, it’s a other electronic artists — the band has a Capsule,” the album’s seventh track, which lessly alter the mood in less than a min- solid option for a hefty, greasy but deli- drummer, guitarist and bass player both, features increased vocal variety and a ute. Indeed, Whitford’s songwriting ability, cious calzone. in and out of the studio. more classic Cut Copy sound than the along with the other members’ musical Then, there’s Pranzi’s. Surely the Cut Copy was first formed in 2001 in single. Indeed, this number sounds like it talents have made “Free Your Mind” a true least well known of the three establish- Melbourne, Australia. The band consists could be straight from “In Ghost Colours,” work of art. ments, Pranzi’s just moved to Boston of keyboardist, guitarist and lead vocal- something that will surely delight long- Cut Copy will be playing at Boston’s Avenue this year. With a clean-cut and ist Dan Whitford — the band’s founder time fans. House of Blues on Nov. 16. General admis- sleek dining area, this Italian food joint — along with Tim Hoey on guitar and “Dark Corners & Mountain Tops” gives sion is $22.50 and more information can may at first feel a little foreign to stu- sampler, Ben Browning on bass guitar and listeners a taste of Cut Copy’s more mel- be found at the group’s website, www. dents when compared to Espresso or Mitchell Scott on drums. low side, while also demonstrating the cutcopy.net. Helen’s. Yet the welcoming staff and extensively delicious menu makes it a great choice for a late-night meal. The Artsy Jumbo Their massive calzone had the perfect ratios of oil, cheese and meat. It was Architecture meets theater in junior Cameron Longyear easily the most delicious calzone of the bunch, and the space itself had Since she was three years old, junior was when I saw ‘Willy Wonka and the the nicest atmosphere, too. Pranzi’s, Cameron Longyear wanted to go to art Chocolate Factory’ (1971) when I was coming out of nowhere, left me a little school. Thanks to her architect father, five,” said Longyear. “I really wanted to dumbfounded with its quality. Out of art played an influential role in her child- create my own world.” curiosity, I went back for a slice of their hood — she credits him with exposing At Tufts, Longyear is working on set pizza and, take this from a born and her to film, theater and sculpture at a design for various plays and musicals raised New Yorker: They make a great young age. After taking up volleyball in under the supervision of Ted Simpson in slice. Pranzi’s, welcome to the neigh- high school, however, Longyear had to the Department of Drama and Dance. borhood. I hope we’ll be seeing a lot make a choice between art and athlet- Meanwhile, Longyear is also building more of you. ics. When she arrived at Tufts, Longyear her architecture portfolio for gradu- So there it is. The newcomer wins this was a member of the volleyball team, ate school and is experimenting with one. To anyone who is seething with but Longyear has since decided to leave screen-printing and graphic design. anger right now over my disregard for volleyball to pursue a career in the arts. For now, Longyear is content with Helen’s or Espresso and has never heard Today, Longyear is a dual degree stu- the constant challenges and new medi- of Pranzi’s, I urge you to take a leap of dent at the School of the Museum of ums that life as a dual degree student faith and try it out. It is a well-worthy Fine Arts and at Tufts, where she majors provides. venture. Other than that, happy eating! in architectural studies and minors in “It’s great that you’re not always art history. Her dream? To design sets doing the same thing,” she said. for films. Susie Church is a sophomore who has not “The first time I wanted to do this —by Veronica Little yet declared a major. She can be reached at [email protected]. 8 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Editorial | Letters Thursday, November 14, 2013

Editorial THE TUFTS DAILY Ha n n a h R. Fi n g e rh u t Keeping our distance Editor-in-Chief While Tufts Health Service’s recent buildings, residence halls, fraterni- university buildings and residence Editorial campaign educates on drug and alco- ties and sororities and entranceways. halls. In addition, a major flaw in the hol use, the presence of smoking on However, students may need to be university’s regulation of smoking is Jenna Buckle the Hill is also worth considering. reminded of university protocol, its positioning of ashtrays immedi- Melissa Wang Regardless of any efforts to which requires students to smoke ately next to the entrances of aca- Managing Editors denounce drugs and alcohol, a a minimum of 20 feet away from demic buildings and residence halls. number of smokers can always be all residence halls, as explained by Ashtrays should at least be placed 20 Abigail Feldman Executive News Editor Daniel Gottfried News Editors found outside of Tisch Library, at the the Office of Residential Life and feet away from the buildings, so as to Victoria Leistman Learning in Habitats. Tisch Library enforce both the distance rule and to Menghan Liu tables outside of the Mayer Campus Melissa Mandelbaum Center and in other high-traffic has a sign instructing smokers to encourage the appropriate disposal Annabelle Roberts Mahpari Sotoudeh areas. With other universities in the keep their distance from the entrance of tobacco products. Josh Weiner Boston area — such as Northeastern to the building. This rule is rarely As public health and the environ- Sarah Zheng Daniel Bottino Assistant News Editors University, Harvard Medical School, observed, as students can often be ment become greater concerns in Alexa Horwitz the University of Massachusetts, spotted lighting up right outside the today’s society, it is important that Denali Tietjen Amherst and even Tufts’ Boston cam- library’s doors. Tufts stays on top of tobacco use pus — banning smoking on their It is the responsibility of the uni- on campus Although the university campuses altogether, Tufts’ Medford/ versity to make sure that regulations should not ban smoking entirely on Shannon Vavra Executive Features Editor Lily Sieradzki Features Editors Somerville campus seems to be an concerning smoking are both read and campus, as smoking is a legal act Charlotte Gilliland outlier. respected by all students on campus. under Massachusetts state law, it Emily Bartlett Vicky Rathsmill The university policy on smoking But the responsibility also lies with should certainly enforce its policies Emma Arnesty-Good Assistant Features Editors Caitlin McClure follows Massachusetts state law by students to honor designated smoke- in an effort to keep the community Sabrina McMillin banning smoking in all university free areas, such as inside and around clean and its inhabitants healthy. Julia McDaniel

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Letter to the Editor PRODUCTION Dear Editor, associated double majors with diverse choice for many Jumbos, but I think Elliot Philips The other day I was walking by the interests, but now I feel like I have too more of us should consider single Production Director ostrich statue and overheard a tour many interests to package into two majoring. We came to a liberal arts guide exclaim something along the majors. I can take classes from as many college for a reason, to get a well- lines of, “It is very rare that you will find departments as I want without worry- rounded education. The distribution Emily Rourke Executive Layout Editor Adrian Lo Senior Layout Editor a Tufts student who is neither double ing if they fulfill major requirements. I requirements force us to take a hand- Emma Arnesty-Good Layout Editors majoring nor pursuing a minor.” When can study abroad for a semester, and if ful of courses in different disciplines; Jen Betts Shoshanna Kahne I was a prospective student, I actu- I wanted to, a full year. I can take four however, this aspect of our education Daniel MacDonald ally paid attention to which schools and a half classes every semester to does not have to end with these cours- Montana Miller Falcon Reese mentioned the fact that a lot of the have time for all the extracurriculars es. It’s important to remember that Reid Spagna Andrew Stephens student body double majors, because I am involved in. And I can take more we can go beyond the requirements Chelsea Stevens how awesome would it be, I thought, to classes than are required for my major laid out for us to further broaden our Maura McQuade Assistant Layout Editor attend a school where everyone is pas- to really dive deep into the graphs and horizons and find more topics we are sionate about so many things? During numbers I love so much. According to passionate about. For my arts distri- my freshman year, I was completely Robert Mack, associate dean of under- bution requirement, I took contem- Jamie Hoagland Executive Copy Editors Julia Russell undecided about my major because graduate education, “Many students porary American theatre and realized Anna Haugen Copy Editors so many subjects fascinated me, and define success by how much they can that I enjoy looking at plays as an aca- Adrienne Lange Drew Lewis I thought of myself as someone who do, and ... many students are relieved demic as well as an audience member. Annaick Miller Vidya Srinivasan would definitely double major or take when we talk and redefine success I’ve also taken a bunch of classes that Marina Shtyrkov advantage of one of the interdisciplin- with experiences that are beyond that count for “nothing” and don’t regret it Hadley Gibson Assistant Copy Editors Patrick Schulman ary, innovative minors that Tufts offers. of an academic major or minor.” In for a second. So to all of you freshmen Rachel Salzberg This year, I finally decided on my one other words, having two majors does out there, just know that you have major, not long before I overheard this not define our success at Tufts; rather, fellow Jumbos who will only graduate tour guide’s comment which almost success on this campus encompasses with one major and still receive an Hamid Mansoor Executive Online Editor made me second guess my decision. everything from taking classes that one amazing liberal arts education. This comment got me thinking finds interesting to holding leadership about the amazing opportunities that positions in campus organizations. Sincerely, BUSINESS a single major will give me during I understand that double majoring Allison Wainer my undergraduate education. Earlier, I can be very beneficial and the right Class of 2016 Daphne Wu Executive Business Director correction In the Nov. 13 News article titled “TUPD investigates incident of racism,” it was incorrectly reported that Assistant Director of Public P.O. Box 53018, Medford, MA 02155 Relations Katie Cinnamond said, “I think the main thing about these incidents ... is that they happen all the time. It’s important 617 627 3090 FAX 617 627 3910 [email protected] for us, as global citizens, to think about how to respond to them and to build [safer] communities.” In fact, Sarah Shugars, com- munications manager at the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service, gave that statement.

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Op-ed Adam Kaminski | The Cool Column The distance rule of my ethical calculus The filter b y Jo s h Po r e t z

This semester I came back to Tufts a and the day removed from a trip to Nepal (#Thats_ What_YOLO_Means). As the semester frat man creeps to an end, and what you did over the summer has ceased being an appropri- As someone who thoroughly enjoys writ- ate conversation starter, I’ve realized my ing lousy columns, I didn’t think my com- window for self-congratulation is closing mitment to the Daily would extend beyond — thus my motivation to write. this goofy, useless babble. I imagined becom- My trip to Nepal was incredible and ing happily snared to Op-Ed and willfully exceeded my expectations of an adven- trapped in this column until my four unpro- ture in a developing country. Like a model ductive years came to a sudden halt. It would Tufts student, I was left with a different feel a lot like being trapped in a theme park, perspective and came back to my com- only the theme is vague, inconsistent and fortable Medford-Somerville existence basically irrelevant. questioning my value system and general Unsurprisingly, my blissful dreams have orientation toward the world. However, not been realized; I have begun to write for unlike many experiences in developing News (cue cries of grief). Surprisingly, I’m not countries, I did not return with the more all too concerned. Maybe even glad. It’s not cliché and imperialist notions of poor that my column’s points are totally question- people having “such rich culture” or being able and my audience is totally nonexistent happy despite lack of material possession. (they’re not, though my audience is mostly via wikimedia commons I reference these ideas not to claim that I nonexistent), but that I want to explore other am above such thinking, as I closely moni- I must add that the ethical calculation is communities to improve on standardized methods of writing, specifically writing for tored the number of Facebook likes my not based on distance in a physical/mate- tests designed by a misinformed, privileged dull, drab but important news. Nepal album accrued, but to point out the rial sense but more as a distance of associa- bureaucracy, those standards should never Honestly, I’ve noticed only a few simi- difficulty in being a tourist without having tion to self. That is why, to me, a homeless have been imposed in the first place. Maybe larities between the two. They are published imperialist inclinations or projecting your person from New York evokes a greater communities would be better off if this stu- in the same newspaper, are often difficult pre-existing value system onto foreigners. sense of sympathy and thus creates a stron- dent just went straight to law school, though to remember to write and are delivered This was the crux of my thoughts upon my ger sense of responsibility than an equally of course the privileged Tufts student would each morning by the same elusive, mys- return to the campus. poor person in Nepal. If you still aren’t have been deprived of a “life experience.” tery-cloaked eagle-man scout (I can only To give a bit more background infor- sold on this, think about the magnitude Let me be clear: I do not mean to con- assume). So, considering I just referenced a mation, before going to Nepal, I spent of the association and how much money demn people for wanting to help others mythical humanoid, one should conclude three months in New York City, my home you would be willing to lose for the foreign, but rather condemn the arrogance of some that the similarities are scarce. Also, it’s pos- for my entire life. During my time in drowning person. What if it wasn’t $20 but altruistic pursuits. The TFA participant, in sible I don’t know what I’m talking about. the city I became very conscious of, and $10,000, or your whole net worth? What if his assumption that he is making positive In News, unfortunately for some naïve troubled by, the prevalence of homeless- the drowning person wasn’t a stranger but change, may be doing more harm than columnists, one has to “know what one is ness, particularly in the face of many of a loved one or a family member — how good because of his lack of understand- talking about” pretty much always. That’s a the city residents’ superfluous wealth and much would you give up then? Simply, the ing or the fickleness of his commitment to major difference I’m still learning to handle. dismissive attitudes towards poverty. And closer the person comes to an association those he is trying to help. If neither of those You can’t just free associate, listening to Daft this is where my dilemma sets in: While with you, the more you are willing to sacri- were true, say the student returned to teach Punk and stealing pretzels from your room- at home, my behavior was influenced by fice to help them. in his community, or the student agreed to mate, and expect a conclusion with a moral my moral judgments on the treatment This is how I have learned to interpret teach indefinitely, this wouldn’t be nearly to tie loose ends. You need consistency and of homeless people, but upon entering a my ethical calculations; yet I still question the same ethical conflict. Thus good intent pointed knowledge throughout. foreign environment like Nepal, I prac- whether it is right or wrong. It is easy to label can be harnessed productively if people As creatively sobering as not being able ticed a completely contradictory ethical it wrong: Ethics should rise above subjectivity work with those with whom they are famil- to say literally whatever you want is, writing calculus. Nepal is a poor country that is and self-centeredness, which are undeniably iar or to whom they have a permanent com- for News can be intellectually inebriating. heavily dependent on tourism and resul- at the core of my proposed ethical calculus. mitment. For example, starting a homeless Already, I’ve learned about anthropology and tantly tourists are constantly approached It seems logical and moral to believe that shelter in New York, where I have knowledge omnipoetics (and how they collude!), about by beggars. Yet in three weeks, I never gave no person is more valuable than another and a substantive tie to the environment, is the protein collagen and nerve re-growth anyone a single cent. To be frank, I treated and thus shouldn’t be treated differently on much less dangerous than starting a chari- and about how people actually do want to Nepali beggars in a far crueler fashion the basis of proximity to self. But is it really table program in a foreign country where be quoted accurately and with journalistic than any Park Avenue billionaire who had true? There is a distinct danger in a foreigner my only knowledge of the area is that there integrity. Knowing what you’re talking about never given a dollar to a homeless man — I assuming they know what is best for a strang- are poor people there, as do missions. isn’t necessarily a drawback. treated them as pigeons, a mere nuisance er. While this may justify complacency when While until this point I have pro- The balance between zany, creative col- whom I would shoo away at the slightest confronted with ethical questions of foreign moted ethical calculations based on a umns and formal, intellectual articles, suggestion that they wanted my money. origin, I can act confidently among people self-centric model, I truly do not know assuming this is a week I’ve remembered to As I re-acclimated to the United States with closer associations to me. For example, what the just or best basis for morality write both, is fulfilling when achieved art- and regained my liberal arts-emboldened if I saw my close friend passed out on a side- is. For instance, should the US intervene fully. They’re two vastly different methods moral compass, I reflected on my behav- walk I would know, as I feel comfortable with in Syria? While a distance calculation of expression and (watch out as I get super ior and was mildly horrified. How was my my knowledge of him, that he needed help. might say no, and point to a history of corny) act symbiotically. They parallel the morality so fickle? Why did I have such an But I cannot presume the same of the home- western involvement in the Middle East cycle of learning and teaching. explicit double standard on my sense of less in New York City, and while I can observe that only exacerbated crises, it pains Want to learn something interesting you responsibility to the poor? Was it all out their lifestyle and feel sad about the funda- me to think that my government, with probably didn’t know? Write for News. Want of convenience? Ultimately I realized that mental inequalities pervading our society, it all the capabilities of being “the super- to share your ideas, frightening and disturb- my ethical calculations are based on the would be truly inappropriate to use my value power,” will sit idly by as over 100,000 ing peers along the way? Write a column. distance between me and the person to system to assume I knew what was in their people suffer premature deaths. Again, Where news writers act like filters, soak- whom I feel responsible, with people further best interest. Ultimately one group of people I don’t know what the US should do in ing in pond water before spitting it out away evoking less responsibility. There is a imposing their values on another is the basis Syria or what is right or what is wrong. clear, columnists act like drunk fraternity famous thought experiment that essentially of imperialism, religious coercion and a his- So what is the value in this op-ed? What brothers, barfing on one another, spitting asks if you had to choose between getting tory of material and cultural destruction. is my actual opinion? Ultimately, this up whatever happens to be brewing with- $20 and saving a drowning person, which So what is the value in my proposed op-ed, and my distance rule, is only a in their bowels. Fortunately, Tufts kids eat would you pick? Of course the appropriate ethical calculus? Mainly it is to propose a critique. It is a critique of those who put some interesting stuff. response is to save the drowning person, justification for being more self-centered in up a Kony 2012 sticker and thought that If here I’m giving Op-Ed a negative con- but that begs the question why, in times your sense of moral responsibility, because they understood the complexities of life notation, I’m only being fair. I did call News of crisis, when a contribution of $20 could maybe it is best. Under the opposite condi- in Central Africa after watching a mass- “dull” and “drab” not two minutes ago. And literally save a life, more people don’t give to tions, an expansive sense of moral responsi- marketed YouTube video through their besides, my allegiance to Op-Ed runs strong. charity? In 2010, a flood in Pakistan affected bility, there is a clear and often realized dan- high-definition LCD screens. It is a cri- I’m only just beginning to realize the balance 20 million people and killed thousands. Yet ger in acting on naïve assumptions of foreign tique of those who, despite good inten- is more valuable than any single outlet. I despite this tremendous catastrophe, only communities or having a transitory commit- tions and a $200,000 liberal arts educa- mean, if I don’t feed myself more knowledge, 20 percent of the requested $460 million in ment, both of which exacerbate problems. tion, brazenly seek to change the world what am I going to have to barf up? relief funds was provided. For reference, the Imagine a Tufts student brought up in a nice and help people whom they’ve only seen The dance of education (the perpetual U.S. Predator Drone program, which has suburb who, upon taking Race in America, from a superficial distance or learned of process of learning and teaching) has been also destroyed the lives of countless inno- feels compelled to right the wrongs of his through a sociological journal. It is a cri- fun and worthwhile, far more so than any cent Pakistanis, costs $2.4 billion. So why is entitled existence. Emboldened by a new tique of self, for as I try to grow out of the dance Tufts Dance Collective would host. it that people care so much more about the “social awareness,” he leaves school and arrogance and narcissism of my adoles- This is partly because I can’t move my feet drowning person in front of them than the works for Teach for America or some other cence, I have only begun to understand and torso simultaneously, but also because drowning person in Pakistan? Could it be “humanitarian” organization. After his two- what my responsibilities are and what I’m educating and expressing myself how I that many Americans, the leading donors year commitment, in the case of TFA, he my place in the world is. Critique may want to, all while learning the practical skill of humanitarian causes, have never met a leaves and goes to law school. He goes on seem like an unsatisfying conclusion of balancing my palate. Pakistani? Could it be that many Americans to live a great upper middle class life, as his but ultimately it is all I believe in and all Now comes the part where I’m glad this have prejudice toward Muslims? If a severe parents’ income dictated that he would, I can advocate for: Through critique we is a column. Otherwise, I’d have to conclude flood hit the New York metropolitan area, but has a feeling that he “contributed” or can tackle complex questions, we can by tying loose ends, by urging readers to and its population of 20 million people, “made a difference.” But whom has he truly discriminate affectively and fairly and find a similar balance, or by making at least would we only provide 20 percent of the helped — the communities he worked in we can make the world a better, more a minuscule of sense, but I’ll save that for necessary funds? Of course not; in fact there that will remain as structurally disadvan- beautiful place. News. Here, I don’t even need a conclusion. was a tremendous funding surplus for taged as they were before he arrived? Or has Hurricane Sandy relief. This inconsistency he helped himself, sleeping easier knowing is wholly because the extent and the mag- he’s contributed to a “noble” cause? Maybe Josh Poretz is a junior who is majoring in Adam Kaminski is a freshman who has not nitude of people’s moral responsibility are instead of creating an organization to bring economics. He can be reached at Joshua. yet declared a major. He can be reached at determined by their distance to the victim. privileged young adults to underprivileged [email protected]. [email protected].

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Editors’ Challenge | Week 10 Well, here we are at Week 10 of Editors’ Challenge, and last week was pretty terrible all around. Jake “Buzz Lightyear” Indursky has soared to infinity and beyond — or maybe negative infinity and The standings were shaken around a bit, and the Jaguars actually won a game, to the delight of just beyond. He did pick the Jaguars this week, which somehow paid off, but the future exec looks shaky one writer. Let’s see how the standings look going into the weekend. and hasn’t made any moves since he last had first place after Week 1. After storming to the top of the league, Jason “Goofy” Schneiderman has stumbled from the Behind Indursky are Alex “Bambi” Connors and David “Mr. Incredible” McIntyre. Basically polar throne with his poor 5-9 performance from last week and now shares a hold of first place with three opposites, the two sit tied in the lower half of the standings. Connors slipped a bit with a 6-8 perfor- other writers. mance last week and seems relatively harmless in terms of making any runs to the top. McIntyre, on Tied with Schneiderman are Marcus “Donald Duck” Budline, Aaron “Tarzan” Leibowitz and the other hand, can never be counted out, and he’ll be one to watch for as he tries to catch the title Zachey “Peter Pan” Kliger. Budline has stuck around the top throughout the whole season, and no for the second fall semester in a row. one would be surpised if he actually turned out to be the real deal and take the league. Leibowitz Next up is Claire “Lilo” Sleigh. Sleigh has been just ahead of the bottom two spots for basically the is just a natural-born winner. How can one man be so good at the Daily, swinging from storyline to whole season, and her average numbers have kept her from making any significant progress in the storyline? Lastly, Kliger has somehow magically floated his way to the top of the standings after staring Eds’ Challenge. She will continue to say “Aloha” to the bottom of the standings if nothing changes. the season in the middle. It’s anyone’s game at this point. Rounding out our standings are Kate “Eeyore” Klots and Tyler “Pluto” Maher. Klots has been slow Next up, we have arguably the Daily’s biggest asset, senior editor Matt “Quasimodo” Berger. to vie for a respectable position in the rankings, as she has countered any smart picking with ensuing Although Berger may have been on an unofficial leave of absence last semester in silent protest, he’s poor jobs. Maybe she’ll make a last push for the top soon. back and more beloved than ever, and certainly making his presence known in Eds’ Challenge with a Maher seems to just be in it for the fun — either that or he doesn’t know how to read stats or league-high 8-6 record last week. numbers, because he has constantly been the cellar dweller for the league. It would be quite the feat Behind Berger are Ross “Dopey” Dember and Alex “Sleepy” Schroeder. Dember put up an awful if he even made the top 10 by the end of the season. record last week at 4-10, and the former frontrunner has now fallen straight to the middle of the Lastly, we have our guest picker, the exec of the opinion section, Elayne “Cinderella” Stecher. It pack. Schroeder, on the other hand, may just be the league’s sleeper pick for the crown, as he has would be a remarkable story if she did well this week, as she’s a bit unfamiliar with all teams but the been consistently lurking in the middle of the pack, slowly making his way to the top. Giants. However, who knows — we’ve seen crazier things happen, folks.

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Ross Dember and Alex Schroeder | Jumbos to graduate six seniors from squad Five-feet nothing MEN’S SOCCER continued from back moved from the regular cellar-dweller of Our own the conference to a force to be reckoned with and legitimate title contender. “Coach Shapiro has always said how ‘Sandlot’ difficult it is to jump into the top of the NESCAC,” Blumenthal said. “In my last two seasons, we finished in fourth nough stories of organized, place and established Tufts soccer on high-stakes middle and high the national level. I think that, going school sports that often end forward next season, the team is ready in embarrassment and disap- to make that final jump into the top one pointment.E Alex here, and I’m back to or two in the NESCAC.” talk about the real gold from our child- For all the seniors moving on, there hood competitions: backyard sports. are plenty of positive memories that will Sure the video game series was live on. great, but nothing really compares to “My soccer career at Tufts will cer- your elementary and middle school tainly be one of my favorite college days — when you would get home, memories,” Blumenthal said. “Our spell a couple of words, figure out a home playoff win against Bowdoin couple of multiplication problems for last season and our team making the homework and then get outside and NCAAs for the first time in 16 years are just play in the yard or street of the two memories that really stand out neighborhood. for me. In general, playing with my Kyra Sturgill / The Tufts Daily The value of being active is brother for two years, and with some The men’s soccer team’s season came to a halt after a loss to Bowdoin in the first round of the undoubtedly important for establish- of my best friends, are things that I’ll NESCAC Championship. The Jumbos, however, again proved they are a contender in the confer- ing healthy habits at a young age. The always remember.” ence with their second-consecutive fourth seed ranking. NFL has Play 60, a campaign to coun- ter any notion of childhood obesity with the mission of encouraging kids to be active for at least an hour a day. NBA executive alumnus returns to share career experiences As true and beneficial as this is, that’s not why we were out there. TAPSCOTT after eight successful seasons, leaving and administrator naturally play off of We just had fun. continued from back behind a legacy as the coach with the each other. I remember being in elementary of what helped launch me to things I second highest winning percentage in “Coaching and administration [have] school and starting a home run derby ended up wanting to do and was able school history. However, Tapscott, who so many parallels,” he said. “It’s about with my younger brother. There were to do.” preached the value of competitiveness managing egos; it’s about organizing; trees planted around my backyard, One of the values Tapscott took out during his talk, did not end his profes- it’s about enforcing a discipline that and at the time, they were only seven of his time at Tufts — and stressed sional climb at American. becomes self-enforcing. There are so feet tall or so. Translation: the perfect during his talk — was leading a bal- “I really tried to diversify my portfo- many parallels.” height to hit a Wiffle ball over and feel anced lifestyle. lio,” he said. “I didn’t want to be stuck immensely proud of what you had just “I work in an athletic environment, doing one thing. When I left college Bringing it back accomplished. and I see guys who have certainly coaching, before I even went into the For Tapscott, who had a remarkably We would each get 10 outs, similar to emphasized their athletic develop- NBA, I was an attorney agent. All of a long and intricate journey through both the MLB’s rules for its home run derby, ment throughout their lives,” he said. sudden, I was out of coaching and in the athletics and academia, the idea of com- to see who could hit the most homers. “As a result of that ... they have turned business contract side of it. Then when I ing back to Tufts and sharing his story We would use a technique called “bot- that into lucrative professional careers. joined the Knicks, I was in the adminis- was extremely appealing. tlecapping,” however, which involves However, the one thing they can’t stop trative side of things.” In his speech, Tapscott had two throwing the ball up to yourself and is aging, and at some point, the muscles Tapscott continued to build his main focal points — the importance of then hitting it, rather than having a that you use in your body will stiffen resume, working in television and then competitiveness and technology — to pitcher. We had a souped-up plastic and slow, but the one muscle you can for several pro teams in different capac- accompany numerous interesting anec- bat with electrical tape wrapped at continue to develop is the brain. I left ities, before he got his big break with the dotes about working in the NBA. least five times over on the barrel. I [Tufts] with a fairly good appreciation of Charlotte Bobcats. “Tufts gave me that foundational would win some and he would win how to use both.” “I never seemed to specialize in any confidence that I think is extremely some, but no matter the outcome, we Tapscott, however, was not all one thing,” he said. “I was a jack of all important,” Tapscott said of his focus on always came back for more. brains and no brawn. During his Tufts trades, and that seemed to serve me competitiveness. Then there was the outdoor football athletic career, he was a captain of extremely well.” He explained that he sees competi- league we had going at my friend’s the basketball team for his junior and Tapscott was rewarded for his hard tion as one of the keys to success in the house down the street. Sure, there senior seasons and ended up eighth work when he was the first employee world today, and that in and outside of were some trees in the yard we had to all time on the career assists list for hired to run the Charlotte Bobcats as the athletics, having a competitive spirit watch out for, and the neighbor once the school. executive vice president and chief oper- will hold one in good stead. kicked us off his lawn that served as Tapscott used the unique atmosphere ating officer. After he left the Bobcats, he Tapscott also spent time speaking one end zone because we ran into his that Tufts provided to propel himself joined the Wizards in an administrative about technology, its role in society and plants, but we kept playing. through life, and eventually, into a job role and was named the team’s interim in the world of sports. There were around seven or eight of in the NBA. head coach in 2008. “Like anything that’s new and the us, and we would break up into fairly Tapscott explained that although he arc is fresh, there will be some trial and even teams and “kick off” to each From athlete to coach, and everything had experience coaching in college, the error to [technology],” he said. “The other. It was a game of tackle football, in between transition to the NBA required a differ- question I put to people [last Tuesday] which sometimes meant injuries and Despite his impressive post-gradu- ent type of thinking. is, ‘What’s the balance point?’” other times meant cowering in fear of ate professional resume in athletics, “Coaching in college is an exercise in The event, which was attended the kid who had 40 pounds on you. Tapscott originally came to Tufts with authority, and coaching in the NBA is an by both athletes and non-athletes, It evened out, though, as it always the intention of becoming a lawyer. He exercise in creativity,” he said. “You have proved to be what Weiller had hoped did, and that was the beauty of went on to graduate from American to create things that focus interest and for, and hopes to see more of in backyard sports: There were hardly University with a Juris Doctorate in 1980 attention, and do so in a manner that SAAC’s future. any pressures outside of wanting to and only began to get truly involved in [the players] will embrace. It makes it “We are looking to do more of these impress your friends. It was a carefree athletics when he was promoted to interestingly challenging.” talks, that have to do not just with environment to laugh, joke and defi- head coach of American’s men’s basket- Tapscott, who returned to the front sports business, but instead how to use nitely show off. We could try out dif- ball team in 1982. office of the Wizards after the year, what you learn at Tufts to go into any ferent positions, and if it didn’t work Tapscott finally left Washington, D.C. believes that his roles as both coach business,” Weiller said. — if you threw an interception — it didn’t count for anything but a joke from your friend. I remember making diving catches and feeling like a real player. I remem- Jumbos look forward to ACCs ber trash talking before and after the games. I remember walking back up SAILING place out of 13 teams. Sophomore most important race of the fall sea- the hill to my house with my brother continued from back skipper Pierre DuPont and class- son, and Tufts is excited to show the as the sun was setting. The results of Although the Jumbos have found a mate crew Gracie Peck raced in the A other teams how good they really are. the game didn’t matter in the long run, sailing strategy they are comfortable Division, while junior skipper Grace “The co-ed team is going to the but the rest did. We weren’t especially with moving forward, there are still Olsen and freshman crew Isabelle Atlantic Coast Championship held in busy back then, so we could wake areas in need of improvement if Tufts Sennett raced in the B Division. The Charleston, S.C. this upcoming week- up every day knowing that later on is to have successful finish to the fall Jumbos defended their title from last end,” Porter said. “It’s the last regatta we would get together as friends and season. year with a score of 28 points, finish- this season, and everyone is excited enjoy ourselves. “I think the biggest improvement ing one point ahead of the second- and hoping to do well.” There was a real feeling of camara- we need to make is sailing cleaner place team, Brown University. Regardless of what the result is in derie established in those days, and I races,” Porter said. “We all had to do The annual Snow and Satisfaction Charleston, the Jumbos have a long was just talking to one of my friends penalty turns a few times throughout Regatta also proved to be a strong offseason in which to practice and last week who says he wants to try and the regatta, which slowed us down showing for Tufts. The race is primar- reduce mistakes. get a game going for fun when we’re all considerably and, in a couple cases, ily for the best alumni college sailors, “There is a lot to talk about over the back in town. may have cost us the race.” and only a select few undergraduates offseason,” Ruiz-Ramon said. “The I don’t think I could pass up the “Throughout the fall season we are invited. Two seniors were invited winter is a nice break, and when we opportunity. have been very inconsistent. We need from Tufts — tri-captain skipper Will get back in the spring we have to be to reduce the amount of time that we Haeger and crew Paula Grasberger. focused. We have the potential to do are off-sync, and hone in on every Haeger and Grasberger showed they really well. In my opinion, we have the regatta weekend in order to do our were up to the challenge, taking home potential to win championships.” Ross Dember and Alex Schroeder are soph- best,” Ruiz-Ramon added. the trophy of the prominent regatta. The up-and-down fall season is omores who have not yet declared majors. Tufts’ biggest success over the week- The next race for the team is the almost behind the Jumbos, and the Ross can be reached at Ross.Dember@tufts. end came at the Professor Noringer Atlantic Coast Championship in team is confident it can produce edu, and Alex can be reached at Alexander. regatta. The Jumbos came in first Charleston, S.C. This is arguably the results in the spring. [email protected]. 16

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b y Ja c o b In d u r s k y athletes and non-athletes. Daily Editorial Board “Since we are branching out past Fan the Fire this year, I thought the best way The Tufts Student Athletic Advisory of doing that was bringing in someone Committee (SAAC) hosted a talk on Nov. that could talk to the Tufts community 5 led by former Washington Wizards about how their experiences helped them interim head coach and long-time NBA get to such a vibrant and amazing career executive Ed Tapscott (LA ‘75). The talk, that they have today,” Weiller said. which was moderated by sophomore For Weiller and SAAC, Tapscott was an women’s soccer player Allie Weiller, is obvious choice. one of the first steps that SAAC has taken in advancing its organizational goals. Life at Tufts “Originally, a few years ago, when Tapscott, who graduated from Tufts [SAAC] was really starting to pick up, [the with a degree in political science and a goal] was simply to bring fans to sporting job coaching the Tufts freshman basket- events, which Tufts kind of had an issue ball team, believes his time at Tufts was doing,” Weiller said. “I think now, with extremely influential to his life — one Fan The Fire, that is not an issue any- of the reasons he agreed to speak at the more, and it’s more of a routine. I think university last week. the next biggest thing we’re working on “I really believe that my athletic expe- is bringing athletes and non-athletes rience, as well as my academic experi- together.” ence [at Tufts], has really shaped who According to Weiller, talks led by indi- I became,” Tapscott said. “I think that viduals like Tapscott will be vital because my experience here was certainly part Kyra Sturgill / The Tufts Daily they appeal to a wide range of students Ed Tapscott (LA ‘75), former Washington Wizards interim head coach, visited campus on Nov. and can serve to bridge the gap between see TAPSCOTT, page 15 5 to speak about his life in collegiate and professional sports.

Sailing Men’s Soccer Jumbos post impressive Solid season ends in early exit results at weekend regattas from NESCAC tournament

b y St e v e n He f t e r Ruiz-Ramon and classmate crew Sam b y Za c h e y Kl i g e r that much, and he has a lot to do with Senior Staff Writer Madden. Although the result was not Daily Editorial Board that. It’s going to be great to have him in ideal, there was some progress made. between the posts the next few years.” The co-ed sailing team had anoth- “At the Hap Moore I’d say the biggest The men’s soccer team saw its season True to their character throughout er busy weekend, competing in six success was how easily we were able come to a devastating end last week- the season, the Jumbos did not go down regattas over Saturday and Sunday. to work together on the race course. end in penalty kicks in the NESCAC without a fight in their final showing The team was all over the Northeast, We have a lot of people who are good Quarterfinals against Bowdoin. The at Kraft Field. Late defensive miscues competing in the Hap Moore Team at team racing so we brought four loss brought an end to an up-and-down led to two Bowdoin goals in the final Race at the Coast Guard Academy, the skipper/crew pairs,” Porter said. “This year that never saw the team reach its 20 minutes of regulation, and seemed Mike Horn Trophy at Harvard, the RI could have been difficult since things full potential. to doom the Jumbos’ chances. But with State Championship at Salve Regina, were constantly shifting around, but it The team was hot out of the gate this less then 10 minutes remaining, and the Crews Regatta at MIT, the Snow and was never an issue and I think it even fall. After defeating NESCAC rival Bates its season on the line, Tufts upped the Satisfaction Regatta in Branford, Conn. helped us to always have a pair on land 3-0 in the season-opener, Tufts returned offensive pressure, bringing the entire and the Professor Noringer regatta at watching the races and providing feed- home and trounced Suffolk 7-0 in their team up into the Polar Bears’ zone, with Boston University. back after each one.” home-opener, and followed that per- the exception of just one defender. With At the Hap Moore Team Race, eight Ruiz-Ramon also credited the suc- formance up with a hard-earned 1-0 the box full of players from both sides, Tufts sailors competed, and the team cess of the team to how the four boats victory over Colby three days later. It junior midfielder Kyle Volpe was able finished in eighth place of 12 with a learned from each other. was only the second time in 10 years to possess the ball, get a good look at record of 5-6. The pairings were made “The four boats did really well in that Tufts began the year 3-0. net and deliver a strike past the Bears’ up of senior tri-captain skipper David observing what the other boats did But following the fast start, the keeper to cut the deficit to 2-1 with a Liebenberg and classmate tri-cap- and what were the tough parts of the Jumbos’ momentum stalled. The team little over five minutes left. tain crew Kathleen Kwasniak, senior course,” he said. finished 5-5-2 in its last 12 contests. With the home crowd on their feet, skipper Willem Sandberg and senior Marred by injuries on the frontline, the Jumbos looked to produce one crew Tori Porter, junior skipper Alec see SAILING, page 15 the Jumbos’ offense struggled to pro- last opportunity, and got their chance duce goals throughout the year, and the with a corner kick in the 87th minute. team as a whole played inconsistent Sophomore midfielder Rui Pinheiro soccer. In the team’s first three wins, lofted a cross into the middle of the the Jumbos tallied an impressive 11 box, only a few feet away from the goals. In their final 12 games of the sea- goal line. Amidst the chaos in front of son, they were only able to match that net, sophomore forward Monil Patel number. found himself unmarked and deliv- Nevertheless, this season ended with ered a headed ball into the back of plenty of positives to take into the next. the net for the equalizer. On their last The Jumbos finished 8-5-2 en route to gasp, the Jumbos had clawed back and securing a top-four seed and home- forced overtime. field advantage in the first round of the Neither team was able to break the NESCAC tournament. deadlock in two overtime sessions, and “From being the first team to win at it was left to a penalty shootout to Hamilton in over a year, while playing decide the fate of the two squads. After a man down, to coming back from a the teams traded goals, Bowdoin goal- two-goal deficit in the last four min- keeper Noah Safian made a great save utes against Bowdoin, I think our on the Jumbo’s second shot to give the team really showed the heart that we Bears a one-goal advantage. Then, with have,” senior tri-captain forward Scott Bowdoin already leading 2-1, sopho- Blumenthal said. more Andrew Jones scored the decisive Tufts also boasted one of the best penalty kick to clinch the victory and backlines in the NESCAC this sea- send the Bears on their way to the son. Jumbo fans were able to witness NESCAC semi-finals. the growth of freshman keeper Scott The loss was especially tough to take Greenwood, who will certainly be a for the Jumbos’ six graduating seniors, focal point of Tufts soccer in the years who got to play their final collegiate to come. Greenwood recorded seven game in front of the screaming home shutouts in his freshman campaign, crowd. All six graduating seniors con- which puts him in a four-way tie for tributed to the rejuvenation of Tufts second on Tufts’ all-time list. He’s also soccer over their four years. Prior to tied for the top spot on the all-time list the 2011 season, Tufts had not finished for fewest goals allowed in a season, as with a winning record against NESCAC the first-year conceded just eight goals opponents since 2001. Since 2011, Tufts in 13 games. has boasted three consecutive win- “It’s been great to see how far he’s ning records in the NESCAC, and the come in such a short time,” said sopho- team has hosted first-round NESCAC Nick PFosi / The Tufts DaIly more midfielder Connor Brown. “We games in 2012 and 2013. They have The co-ed sailing team won two more regattas over the six races that spanned Saturday and felt confident this whole season that Sunday: the Professor Noringer regatta and the Snow and Satisfaction Regatta. our backline wasn’t going to give up see MEN’S SOCCER, page 15