MEN’S SOCCER Tisch College program promotes non-profit work, in- ternship opportunities Jumbos begin national title see FEATURES / PAGE 3 defense campaign Flying Lotus brings 3D experience to House of Blues SEE SPORTS / BACK PAGE see ARTS&LIVING / PAGE 4

THE INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF TUFTS UNIVERSITY EST. 1980 HE UFTS AILY VOLUME LXXVIII, ISSUE 2T T D MEDFORD/SOMERVILLE, MASS. Tuesday, September 3, 2019 tuftsdaily.com Michael Howard replaces Patricia Campbell as new executive vice president by Rebecca Barker Glaser added that the search committee “The fact that he had leadership experience one,” he said. “Our dining staff play a critical Staff Writer built off of Campbell’s example while looking at both a very large complicated research uni- role here at Tufts, and we respect the work they for an individual with unique strengths. versity like MIT and also at a small liberal arts do. They interact daily with students, faculty, “Patricia Campbell … was very effective college like Smith College meant that he had and staff, and they play a critical role in our Michael Howard began his position as and an excellent person, and so filling perspective that came from multiple places wellbeing and sense of community.” the executive vice president of Tufts on July those shoes was our objective. We rec- and multiple experiences, and that was very Howard also addressed concerns mem- 1, according to TuftsNow. Howard previously ognized we wouldn’t be able to fill those attractive to us,” Glaser said. bers of the Tufts community have voiced served as the executive vice president for shoes with a clone of Patricia, that’s just Howard said in an email to the Daily that about the university’s relationship with the finance and administration at Smith College impossible, but we were looking for some- Tufts’ status as a top research university and Sackler family. as well as vice president of finance at the body who would bring their own strengths its focus on students first drew him to Tufts. “President Monaco has made it clear that Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). and background to the position, and a new “[Tufts] has very strong undergraduate, he takes very seriously the concerns raised Howard replaced Patricia Campbell, set of eyes … and help advance the univer- graduate, and professional programs and about the university’s relationships with who had worked at Tufts since 1996 and sity,” Glaser said. attracts the best students and faculty from members of the Sackler family and Purdue held the position of executive vice presi- While at Tufts, Campbell played a role in around the world. I also wanted to be part Pharma. We are the only institution of which dent since 2007. Campbell retired from the launching the TEAM (Tufts Effectiveness in of a student-centered research university,” we are aware that has taken the step of autho- position on March 1 and is currently serv- Administrative Management) initiative. In an Howard said. “It’s challenging and exciting to rizing an independent, unbiased review of ing as the chancellor of the University of email to the Daily, Campbell explained that be part of an institution at the leading edge of these issues,” he said. “That review is ongo- Rwanda, an honorary position, according TEAM helped expand IT support to a 24/7 research across a wide array of fields and that ing, and we’re looking forward to its comple- to TuftsNow. service and allowed the university to save gives students the opportunity to play such tion so that any actions we take in response According to Dean of the School of Arts money by “consolidating some services and important roles in that research.” are fully informed.” and Sciences James Glaser, the position is improving purchasing.” Howard is already involved in some of the In a similar vein, Howard noted that Tufts crucial to the function of the school but often Glaser said there were dozens of applica- new initiatives the university has underway, is currently reviewing its relationship with difficult for students to see. Glaser chaired tions for the position, but the committee used including programming and infrastructure. Saudi Arabia. the committee responsible for nominating a a search firm, so they interviewed “only the Following Tufts Dining workers’ union- “I understand that we have intensified replacement for Campbell. most plausible candidates.” About a dozen of ization in the spring of 2018 and their rati- our review of any potential future donations “[The vice president] is the person who’s the applicants were given initial interviews, fication of their first contract nearly a year from Saudi sources in light of our continued responsible for managing the financial according to Glaser. Afterward, the top can- later, Howard says he looks forward to build- concerns over oppression and human rights and operational affairs of the university, didates were invited to campus where they ing relationships with both UNITE HERE violations in Saudi Arabia,” he said. so it’s a really critical role. We were looking participated in several rounds of interviews Local 26 and the various labor organizations Tufts has received $59.5 million from the for somebody who had … management before University President Anthony Monaco on campus. Saudi government and Saudi institutions experience, financial experience, and who suggested who should be hired. “The university has a number of unions on within the last decade. could step into this complicated position According to Glaser, the committee felt campus and prides itself on the relationships in a complex organization,” he said. Howard was highly qualified for the job. it has and continues to cultivate with each see VICE PRESIDENT, page 2 Aaron Parayno named new director of Asian American Center by Alejandra Carrillo Africana Center; Ritu Sharma, a staff psycholo- News Editor gist; and Eddie Si Kun Wang and Amanda Yuan, who are both undergraduate students. An email sent out to students on behalf of “Among a pool of highly qualified candi- Raymond Ou, senior associate dean of stu- dates, Aaron stood out to our search committee dent affairs, announced Aaron Parayno as the for his passion for student equity, community, new director of the Asian American Center. and meaningful support for marginalized pop- Parayno served as assistant director of the Asian ulations,” the July 22 email said. American Center at Northeastern and support- Wang, a junior echoed the email’s positive ed student programs at both Babson College sentiments, noting that Parayno’s casual way and Boston College. His arrival follows the of speaking during the interview made him recent departure of Linell Yugawa, who served stand out. as director of the Center and retired after 30 “His [Parayno’s] talk was therapy and he years of leadership. knew how to answer questions in a correct The committee involved in Parayno’s selec- way…be casual but know how to be formal tion consisted of Kamaro Abubakar, assistant at the same time … it’s important to let the dean of student affairs; Firdaus Gupte, a grad- audience understand where you’re coming uate student intern; Kareem Khubchandani, from and that’s something that stuck out to an assistant professor in theater, dance and SEOHYUN SHIM / THE TUFTS DAILY ARCHIVES performance; Katrina Moore, director of the see PARAYNO, page 2 The Asian American Center is pictured on Nov. 20, 2017.

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THE TUFTS DAILY Jessica Blough Christopher Sedore named chief information officer Editor in Chief by Anton Shenk Sedore emphasized the role TTS has to play “TTS has always worked to serve the needs EDITORIAL Assistant News Editor in supporting student and faculty research of students and researchers, and we look for- Ryan Eggers Justin Yu while increasing awareness about cybersecu- ward to working with Chris as he develops and Managing Editors Christopher Sedore was appointed Tufts’ rity on campus. advances a comprehensive vision for trans- Myshko Chumak Associate Editor vice president and chief information officer “The increasing capabilities of high-per- forming IT across the university in a way that Austin Clementi Executive News Editor (CIO) — where he’ll oversee Tufts Technology formance computing have helped research- continues to benefit students, faculty and staff,” Alejandra Carrillo News Editors Abbie Gruskin Services (TTS) — on July 10. Sedore, transition- ers conquer more (and bigger) questions. Regan said. Liza Harris Robert Kaplan ing from the same role at the University of Texas Increasing concerns about cybersecurity and Sedore told the Daily he has a number of Elie Levine at Austin, began his new position Aug. 5. information privacy as well as increased regu- goals that he’s eager to begin working on. Natasha Mayor Alexander Thompson Announcing his appointment July 10, lation have also added to the responsibilities of “In the near term, I will be getting to know Nico Avalle Andres Borjas Assistant News Editors University President Anthony Monaco and CIOs,” Sedore said. Tufts and the wonderful community of stu- Conor Friedman Bella Maharaj Executive Vice President Michael Howard Paul Bergen, director of educational tech- dents, faculty, and staff. I look forward to engag- Matthew McGovern wrote in an email that Sedore had experience nology and learning spaces within TTS, told the ing broadly with all of those groups,” he said. Sara Renkert Madison Reid in information technology, online education Daily that Sedore’s experiences at other schools “In the long term, we have many opportunities Jilly Rolnick Anton Shenk and analytics. will help guide the direction of TTS. where technology will enhance teaching and “With both breadth and depth of expertise, “[Sedore] brings a wealth of experience learning and research. I plan to work with the [Sedore] has proven himself as a professional in higher education and we are eager to help community (including students) to ensure that Fina Short Executive Features Editor Sidharth Anand Features Editors who sees information technology as a strategic him develop his vision for TTS, continue we use new capabilities to keep Tufts at the Amelia Becker Emma Damokosh tool that can advance and strengthen institu- developing criteria and processes for prior- forefront of teaching and research.” Kenia French tions,” they said. itizing TTS work, and strengthen our prac- Speaking to Tufts’ current position in Jessie Newman Sean Ong Working within higher education, including tices for continuously improving the pro- terms of technology, and the technology Michael Shames Kevin Doherty Assistant Features Editors over twenty years at Syracuse University, Sedore cesses through which that work is delivered,” challenges he sees ahead for Tufts and higher Akash Mishra Dorothy Neher oversaw a 160-employee organization and the Bergen told the Daily in an email. education institutions at large, Sedore sees launch of a green data center in partnership Bergen also shared the attitude that he increasing opportunities to use technology with IBM and New York, according to the email. and his colleagues look forward to working within research. Steph Hoechst Executive Arts Editor Tommy Gillespie Arts Editors Later, Sedore served as an associate with Sedore. “Tufts is in a strong position at present. Rebecca Tang vice chancellor for academic operations at “Work in IT organizations is always chang- Looking out over the next five to ten years, Danny Klain Yas Salon Syracuse, where he expanded the school’s ing. That’s why we love it. And the entire organi- technology will play an ever-larger role in Tuna Margalit Assistant Arts Editors Megan Szostak online programs. zation is thrilled for the energy and vision Chris research, with new analytics and visualiza- Elizabeth Sander Speaking about his new role, Sedore told the brings to our university,” he said. tion capabilities driving new discoveries. Colette Smith Geoffrey Tobia Daily that the responsibilities associated with Theresa Regan, director of enterprise opera- Similarly, we will see advances in teaching Sami Heyman CIOs have shifted rapidly. tions and infrastructure within TTS, also works and learning with new ways to interact with “Responsibilities for CIOs have expanded closely with Sedore. Regan told the Daily in an information, explore data, and collaborate Tys Sweeny Executive Opinion Editor Olivia Brandon Editorialists generally with the importance of IT increasing email that she looks forward to having Sedore over distances,” he said. Sonal Gupta for research universities like Tufts as the use to help better serve the needs of students and Sedore added that Tufts faces similar chal- Mikaela Lessnau Kaitlyn Meslin of technology for teaching and learning has researchers and align TTS to better support the lenges as other institutions of higher education Amulya Mutnuri Michael Norton grown,” Sedore told the Daily in an email. Tufts’ mission. which technology can help solve. Elizabeth Shelbred Simrit Uppal Julia Baroni Editorial Cartoonists Christina Toldalagi Yoon Sung Cartoonist Parayno hopes for greater collaboration across Group

Alex Viveros Executive Sports Editor of Six Julia Atkins Sports Editors Tim Chiang Jake Freudberg Liam Finnegan PARAYNO be excited about would really help students tunity and the next professional step for Jeremy Goldstein continued from front page understand their own experiences through the me,” he said. Savannah Mastrangelo Haley Rich me about him,” Wang said in a phone inter- lens of history and politics was what I thought Parayno also noted that he wanted to move Noah Stancroff Josh Steinfink view with the Daily. really set him apart,” he said. to an institution like Tufts because of its smaller Sam Weidner Helen Thomas-McLean Assistant Sports Editor Wang also commented on Parayno’s inter- Gupte also shared his excitement at student population, which would allow him to view process and topics of discussion. Parayno’s arrival. As an intern for the Center, build better relationships with students and Caleb Symons Investigations Editor “During the interview, he mentioned a lot Gupte informs students through newslet- staff alike. of things about super race theory and a lot ters and helps organize faculty events and As director of the Center, he seeks to work Seohyun Shim Executive Photo Editors about higher-ed…[Parayno] focused on inter- discussions. with other communities at Tufts. Mengqi Irina Wang Anika Agarwal Staff Photographers sectionality and how we explore our different Gupte indicated that Parayno’s experience “One of the things that I want to do at Mike Feng Meredith Long identities,” he stated. made him a great fit for the job of director of the the Center is to really think about collab- Julia McDowell Khubchandani has had an active pres- Asian American Center. oration across communities. Often times Evan Slack Kirt Thorne ence in the Center. He indicated that last “He definitely had a lot of experience … it it becomes really easy just to silo yourself year he gave an evening discussion about felt like he would connect with students well,” without seeing the other ways you can Caleb Martin-Rosenthal Executive Video Editor Ann Marie Burke Video Editor accents, desire and sexuality and held office Gupte said. support other communities or be sup- hours for students organizing the event. However, with this change in leadership, ported by other communities,” he stated. As a member of the search committee, he Gupte hopes the Center will host more events Parayno emphasized that in order to be PRODUCTION Aidan Menchaca emphasized that Parayno’s overall knowl- for graduate students to increase their pres- successful, it is important to ensure each center Production Director edge and experience made him a well-qual- ence in the community. Gupte indicated that at Tufts supports the others. Kristina Marchand Executive Layout Editors ified candidate for the position. Parayno showed interest in encouraging great- “We want to make sure we are supporting Daniel Montoya Isabella Montoya “I think that his [Parayno’s] knowledge of er involvement. each other … our common goals are the stu- Mia Garvin Layout Editors both the academy and history of the univer- In an interview with the Daily, Parayno, dents,” Parayno said. Jordan Isaacs Maygen Kerner sity alongside his extensive understanding of spoke about how he first learned of the job He added that he hopes to encourage Kiran Msiner Alice Yoon what Asian America is really made him stand opportunity. students to expand their thinking beyond out,” he said. “I knew Linell just by doing the work racial identity. Isabella Montoya Executive Graphics Editor Khubchandani emphasized that Parayno and being in close proximity to Tufts … “We all carry multiple flailing identities was able to make these historical aspects easily when we had heard earlier in the spring and I‘d think it would be a disservice to Nathan Kyn Executive Copy Editors understandable for students. semester that Linell was retiring and really just focus on racial identity when Ryan Shaffer Rachel Isralowitz Copy Editors “Being able to translate those into things that they would be posting for her posi- our intersecting identities are important as David Levitsky Chloe Lyu that students would want to engage with, tion I just thought it was a great oppor- well,” he noted. Justin Tavares Ethan Resek Assistant Copy Editors Jesse Rogers Aadhya Shivakumar Russell Yip Abigail Zielinski Howard addresses transparency, dining workers as new

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Sean Ong Executive Social Media Editors Christopher Panella ways that do not undermine the quality of about the factors that we take into account Asli Akova Social Media Editors VICE PRESIDENT Mitch Navetta continued from front page scholarship at Tufts.” when setting tuition.” Amy Tong Amanda Covaleski Assistant Social Media Editors Howard also addressed potential tuition “We intently focused on controlling For now, Howard is excited for the start of Olivia Ireland Lillian Miller increases. Campbell acknowledged that costs and have taken many steps to do so, the new academic year. Tufts, like other universities, “is faced with and we are working to increase revenues “I’m looking forward to meeting students Luke Allocco Outreach Coordinators the challenge of affordability while main- through increased enrollment in pre-col- and faculty, and getting a better sense for aca- Alexis Serino taining quality.” Campbell said that Howard lege, adult learning and other programs,” demic life at Tufts,” he said. “I’m also a big BUSINESS and the senior leadership team will be work- Howard said. “I’m committed to working sports fan, so I’m looking forward to the start of ing to create programs “that meet contem- with the deans and others to minimize the fall season. I’ll be attending a lot of women’s Jonah Zwilinger Executive Business Director porary needs in accessible and affordable tuition increases and communicate clearly and men’s athletic events throughout the year.” Features 3 Tuesday, September 3, 2019 tuftsdaily.com Tisch Summer Fellows provides opportunities for students in public, non-profit sectors

COURTESY OF AUBERY FLEMING Senior Aubrey Fleming, who participated in the Tisch Summer Fellows program this summer, is pictured. by Michael Shames After the success of Active Citizenship According to Fleming, the organization incorporated student feedback and has Features Editor Summer, the program expanded beyond works to create a more sustainable food adjusted accordingly. Boston, incorporating organizations in system in the area. She worked on a four- “They’ve really stepped up since my For students aspiring to work in the New York City and Washington, D.C., acre sustainable vegetable farm, which [first year],” Weinstein said. public or nonprofit sectors, finding in response to feedback from students, feeds into Arcadia’s Mobile Market. In terms of areas for improvement, a paid summer internship can be a and changed its name to Tisch Summer “Mobile Market identifies regions in both Fleming and Weinstein feel that the daunting prospect. Shortages in paid Fellows. Now, according to Nierenberg, D.C. that are food deserts and the res- stipends in New York City and D.C. aren’t internships can force some students there are additional independent proj- idents have low car ownership, so they sufficient to support students on their to sacrifice their interest in a field or ects in India and Israel that follow the can’t go to groceries stores,” Fleming said. own for a summer. organization for a better-paying oppor- TSF model. “We set up a farmer’s market right in “It feels impossible to live in D.C. on tunity; as a result, these students may Nierenberg believes the connection those areas so they can get our fresh pro- the stipend alone,” said Fleming, who was not get the proper experience they need between the students and their alumni duce for various affordable prices.” able to get additional funding through a to pursue their career interests beyond mentors is what really makes the program Fleming, who had never done this type housing fund for students on financial graduation. so successful. of farming work before, was overall very aid which was created this year. “Some Tisch Summer Fellows (TSF) aims to “The alumni are really interested in satisfied with the experience and connec- students who I knew in the program had solve this problem by matching Tufts stu- building young people and contributing tions she gained this summer. to rely on additional funding from their dents with appropriate organizations. to their education,” Nierenberg said. “I “My organization was perfect for me parents in order to live in these cities for “The goal of TSF is to provide students am really stunned by the amount of pas- and a very unique opportunity,” Fleming the summer.” with the opportunity to work not only in sion and expertise that students come said. “My boss put me in contact with a Weinstein agreed. the nonprofit sector but also in the pub- prepared with.” lot of people, which may lead to full time “Students shouldn’t be losing money lic sector as well as some in the private McMorrow mentioned she had opportunities in the future.” over the summer participating in TSF, sector working on issues for the common received a lot of positive student feedback Weinstein, a political science major, so they should continue to expand the good,” Senior Director of Tisch College regarding the mentorship program. has spent all three of her undergrad- financial accessibility.” Programs Mindy Nierenberg said. “We do our best to match students uate summers as a participant in TSF. McMorrow said that she understands According to Nierenberg, TSF began and alumni mentors who have sim- After her first year, Weinstein helped run their concerns and wants to make sure in the early 2000s as a program called ilar professional interests and career interactive campaigns as a policy intern the program is financially feasible for “Active Citizenship Summer,” which paths, but we encourage both students with the AARP. As a sophomore, she was anyone who wants to apply. placed 12 students with organiza- and mentors to be open to connecting a strategic communications intern for “We have increased the stipend tions in Somerville, before expanding in ways beyond a specific profession,” Blue Engine Message & Media. This past amount over the years, but we know to Medford, Boston and Chinatown. McMorrow said. summer, Weinstein researched election that there is more that we could do,” The program is completely funded by When applying, students have the security for a think tank called New McMorrow said. “We are constantly try- donors and relies on Tufts’ robust alum- option of submitting applications to up Democrat Network. ing to find ways we can increase our ni network to connect students with to three programs, ranked in order of “TSF has given me the opportunity support so that every TSF [position] is organizations. preference. Students then interview with to have these internships that I never accessible to all students.” “[It] began as a way for us to support Tisch College, and if selected, interview thought possible,” Weinstein said. The positive experiences of Fleming our local community partners during with one of the organizations to see if As a veteran of TSF, Weinstein has and Weinstein highlight the void that TSF the economic downturn when they were there is a fit of interest and opportunity. been able to see how the program has has filled for students who struggle to find no long[er] able to pay additional staff,” Seniors Aubrey Fleming and Alexa changed over the past few years. In addi- summer opportunities that provide both TSF Program Administrator Maggie Weinstein both participated in the pro- tion to general growth and more events relevant experience and funds to cover the McMorrow said. “It was also, of course, a gram this summer. Fleming, a biology like alumni panels, Weinstein feels that cost of living. As the program continues to valuable opportunity for Tufts students to major, spent the summer working for TSF has become more organized and grow and evolve, it seems that more stu- engage with local communities and hone the Arcadia Center for Sustainable Food better suited to participating students. dents of different backgrounds and inter- both civic and professional skills.” and Agriculture in Washington, D.C. She mentioned that the program has ests will be able to reap their benefits. 4 ARTS&LIVING tuftsdaily.com Tuesday, September 3, 2019 Flying Lotus wows House of Blues with 3D concert by Geoff Tobia Jr. Following this segment, Brandon Assistant Arts Editor Coleman, another LA-native and signee to Brainfeeder, performed the third and While on his Flamagra North American final opening act. With help from his band, Tour, electronic artist Flying Lotus (FlyLo) known collectively as Spacetalker, Coleman performed at the House of Blues in Boston blessed the crowd with an impressive vocal on Aug. 27 to promote his latest release, performance and prodigy-like pianowork. “Flamagra” (2019). One of his most themat- Coleman described his music as “like jazz, ically consistent albums to date, “Flamagra” but outer space-y.” Highlights from his set is a unique listening experience, fusing included tribute songs to legendary piano jazz, hip-hop and rock (to name a few) with player Bill Evans and pop idol Prince. Once electronic music. The album also boasts Coleman finished his set, PBDY came back excellent guest feature contributions from on stage with more hard beats. Before per- the likes of Anderson .Paak, Little Dragon forming one of his songs, he requested that and Thundercat. Salami Rose Joe Louis come back on stage Three opening acts were featured before to perform a singer/producer duet. FlyLo took the stage. First to take the stage Then, once Spacetalker and PBDY was PBDY, an Los Angeles-based DJ signed cleared the stage, an animation of ran- through Brainfeeder, FlyLo’s record label. dom FlyLo video clips appeared on the PBDY definitely helped bring the energy by screen. Once this video concluded, the dancing at his setup and playing around screen instructed the crowd to put on their GEOFF TOBIA JR. / THE TUFTS DAILY with his laptop and MPC to create some 3D glasses, given to each concert-goer for Flying Lotus’ performance at the House of Blues Boston on Aug. 27 is pictured. fast-tempo beats. free at the start of the show. Just before PBDY then invited Salami Rose Joe FlyLo took the stage, the music video for a trippy effect that made it appear like he tour began in mid-August. Toward the end, Louis onto the stage to perform a set of his song “Fire is Coming” (2019) came up was flying through a windy cave. FlyLo hosted a singalong of the song “Them experimental low-fi pop music. Her swift on the screen. While David Lynch was giv- Fortunately, 3D visual effects weren’t Changes” (2015) by bassist and close friend keyboard playing and lulling voice, along ing his eerie introduction of spoken word, the only aspect of the concert that made Thundercat. with painting-like visuals projected onto FlyLo came on stage, greeted by an uproar it enjoyable. FlyLo made sure that his fans After FlyLo left the stage, the audience a large screen behind her, created a very of applause. Then, as David Lynch began wouldn’t find his show predictable. First, demanded an encore. FlyLo complied, say- welcoming vibe. While the energy was chanting “Fire is coming! Fire is coming!”, FlyLo stepped off of his setup to rap live ing “okay, okay… but I want Brandon out nearly polar opposite from PBDY’s set, the stage appeared to light on fire, thanks under his MC alias Captain Murphy. Second, here to help me out!” Brandon Coleman fans expressed the same enjoyment of to some amazing 3D effects. to follow up on the video montage given came back out onto the stage, keytar in Salami Rose Joe Louis’ music. Some of the Then, FlyLo brought the house down. earlier, the album cover for Ras G’s “Back on hand. FlyLo also mentioned that “we hav- tunes she played come off of her album His set included various songs from his the Planet” (2013) appeared on the screen, en’t really danced yet. I mean, I’ve seen y’all “Zdenka 2080,” which she announced “Flamagra” project, like “Takashi” and as FlyLo performed Ras G’s song “Been dancing earlier, but let’s ACTUALLY dance. was releasing the following Friday, Aug. “Black Balloons Reprise (feat. Denzel Cosmic” (2013). Then, one of Flamagra’s So, can I have all the dancers please come 30, on Brainfeeder. Curry),” along with tracks from previous lead singles, “More (feat. Anderson .Paak)” to the front?” Audience members scram- Once her performance concluded, a albums in his discography. There were (2019) came on, which was also greet- bled to the front of the stage as FlyLo’s “Do video tribute to the late producer/DJ Ras many fascinating ways that the graphics ed with cheers of joy. However, after the the Astral Plane” (2010) came on. Nearly G played on the screen. Ras G, a prominent enhanced the performance. Examples beat change, Anderson .Paak’s verse was everyone moved to the rhythm of the clos- figure in the underground LA beat scene, of this include a rotating triangle that replaced with an unreleased verse from ing song. FlyLo brought an eccentric and passed away on July 29 and was a heavy appeared to float directly over FlyLo’s setup, the late rapper Mac Miller. FlyLo kept this otherworldly experience to every fan in the influence for many, including Fly Lot. a starry landscape that filled the venue, and second version of “More” hidden until his House of Blues crowd.

FILM REVIEW ‘The Farewell’: A cultural tale written in the universal language of love by Ruijingya Tang have much time left. Billi’s parents, who Haibin says in one scene, by lying to the Reasonably, the “Era of Good Feelings” Arts Editor are first-generation immigrants to the grandmother, the family shares her pain for the West witnessed a still expanding U.S., and her uncle, who has immigrated and essentially conducts an act of love. Chinese diaspora. It has grown fashion- Most of the time, revolutions take to Japan, along with their other siblings, “The Farewell” also refers to a cul- able among the new Chinese middle shape slowly and identify themselves as decide to withhold Billi’s grandmother’s ture shock that China experienced in the class to send their children to study time flows. “Crazy Rich Asians” (2018) health status from her and to use the face of modernity. Billi’s family exempli- abroad. Many of these students stay carved out a space for Asian American wedding of Billi’s cousin Hao Hao as an fies a globalization-induced discontinuity in the countries where they obtained films in the Hollywood empire. The excuse for the whole family to convene in Chinese culture spanning generations their education for work after gradua- role the romantic comedy played in the and see her grandmother for the last time. from Baby Boomers to Gen Z. The focus tion, some of them eventually obtain- demarginalization process of Asian film- The simultaneously comedic and sol- of western populist critics of internation- ing citizenship. “The Farewell” addresses makers in the American film industry emn ambience that persists throughout al trade today, China had been shocked this trend with Billi’s comment that her is undeniable, given the attention the “The Farewell” mirrors the contrasting culturally by globalization years earlier as aunt’s determination to send her son to film attracted. However, “Crazy Rich light-heartedness of Billi’s grandmother the phenomenon disrupted the Chinese study abroad in the U.S., that she will do Asians” achieved this in a rather literal and the emotional burden the family people’s ability and incentive to uphold so despite the consequential possibility and shallow way of simply introducing bears for her. Such mental asymmetry their traditions. Throughout the 1970s and that he might not move back home after Asian actors into Hollywood; the film is peaks during Hao Hao’s wedding. After most of the 1980s, China engaged with the college and remain separated from his still culturally Western mainstream at its the wedding ceremony, the family mem- international community through reforms parents in the long run. While such an core. On the other hand, its successor in bers gather and start to play a drink- such as Deng Xiaoping’s Open Door outcome might only seem natural for the genre of popular film starring Asian ing game. The game produces a funny Policy and the Sino-US rapprochement. a Western audience, it shatters the tra- Americans a year later, “The Farewell” visual effect as participating members Glimpses into capitalist prosperity started ditional Chinese virtue of serving the (2019), brings the conversation of Asian flap their arms to imitate birds. Hao Hao a fetishization of the West in China. “The elderly by maintaining close-knit inter- representation in American media to a consecutively loses and therefore drinks; Farewell” quite explicitly refers to this generational families. Billi’s parents and deeper, cultural level by exploring the perhaps in part by the effects of alcohol, cultural transformation in the staircase uncle Haibin, having respectively emi- Chinese understanding of family and love he eventually starts to weep. The film- scene of Billi and a bellhop. While helping grated to the U.S. and Japan, illustrate while reflecting recent socioeconomic maker’s choice of soundtrack — an opera- Billi carry her luggage up the staircase, such recent breakdown of traditional changes in Chinese society. styled song — enhances the absurdity of the curious bellhop continuously asks the family structure in China. The fact that “The Farewell” is directed by Lulu a young groom crying inconsolably at young second-generation American ques- the family needs a special occasion like Wang and features Awkwafina, Shuzhen his own wedding against the background tions regarding life in America. When they Hao Hao’s wedding as an “excuse” to jus- Zhao, Tzi Ma, Diana Lin, Yongbo Jiang, of a jolly and bustling crowd. The awk- finally arrive in Billi’s room, the bellhop, tify them all being home testifies to the Han Chen and Aoi Mizuhara in its main ward juxtaposition of visual, narrative showing no sign of leaving immediately, rarity of their family unions. cast. The film tells a true story of a and auditory cues in this scene speaks asks Billi which country is better: China “The Farewell” frames a cultural story Chinese family’s benign lie. In the film, to the emotional difficulty of maintain- or the U.S. Unsatisfied with Billi’s answer in the universal languages of love and Billi Wang’s (Awkwafina) family learns ing their lie to the family matriarch by that the two are simply different, the bell- responsibility, bridging the Chinese, that her grandmother (Shuzhen Zhao) subduing their anxiety and putting on a hop answers himself saying that the U.S. Asian American and the rest of the has late-stage lung cancer and does not cheerful performance. Like Billi’s uncle is better. Western society. tuftsdaily.com Tuesday, September 3, 2019 | FUN & GAMES | THE TUFTS DAILY 5 LATE NIGHT AT THE DAILY F&G Caleb: “Nothing gets me going in the morning like seeing a FUN & GAMES naked 50-year-old man.”

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A version of the Aug. 28 article “2019 summer music roundup” incorrectly stated that the Jonas Brothers’ album “Happiness” had the biggest pure sales week since 2017. At the time of publication, this had been surpassed by Taylor Swift’s “Lover.” The article has been updated to reflect this change. The Daily regrets this error.

Difficulty Level:Dropping a class ... while sitting in the class A version of the Aug. 28 article “‘Viewpoints’: An anthology of photo- graphic poems about modernity” incorrectly stated that Howard Greenberg, Wednesday’s Solutions misspelled as Henry Greenberg, was one of the curators of “Viewpoints.” The exhibition is curated by Kristen Gresh, the Estrellita and Yousuf Karsh Senior Curator of Photographs at the Museum of Fine Arts. The article has been updated to reflect this change. The Daily regrets this error.

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EDITORIAL Hate on our doorstep Saturday’s Straight Pride Parade, host- ranted and unconscionable levels of force histories of right-wing agitation, demon- student body, one could have guessed as ed by a group of far-right agitators called against protesters. This crowd included strated how easy it is to pervert the protec- much. Activism is a part of the Tufts expe- Super Happy Fun America (SHFA), was several Tufts students. tions which have enabled civil rights move- rience, the Tufts community and a Tufts controversial, hateful and grim. Led by One Tufts student, whose name is with- ments such as Pride and create a tinderbox education. Standing up for our LGBTQ John Hugo and Mark Sahady, both from held here out of concern for their safety, which diminishes the experiences of those community and carrying a sign in protest Boston, SHFA announced plans for the served as a street medic at the event. They in the LGBTQ community. Perhaps worse, as far-right demonstrators commandeer parade in June, shortly before Boston’s told the Daily they splinted the wrist of an the Boston Police and Walsh’s administra- our language is not only moral but per- annual Pride Parade. SHFA continued elderly woman battered by police and wit- tion have shown their readiness to pick fectly legal. to court controversy over the summer nessed peaceful protesters, members of the sides rather than uphold their duty to pro- When BPD attacked protesters this by naming the alt-right political com- press and bystanders subjected to jets of tect the right to assembly, initiate violent weekend, it could have been Tufts stu- mentator Milo Yiannopoulos as “grand pepper spray. “This was a whole new level altercations with demonstrators and usurp dents arrested, brutally injured or blinded. marshal” of the parade and filing a dis- for BPD,” they told the Daily. Eyewitness the free press in favor of a parade permit. Luckily, no reports suggest this has hap- crimination complaint against the city of video near City Hall shows Boston and Both SHFA and BPD’s actions on pened to members of our student body. Boston. This Saturday the group brought State Police pepper spraying a crowd of Saturday have encouraged a climate of Nevertheless, repression by police in our intimidation to the heart of Boston, tak- protesters and clearly-labeled journalists escalated violence and danger in our city directly impacts students’ ability to ing a route almost identical to that of as victims scream in pain. Photos from the city. It is hateful for a group to gather fight for change, to demonstrate and to June’s Pride Parade. parade show people thrown to the ground, and claim to represent a majority while express themselves. The university has a The parade was a perversion of the faces pressed to the concrete, as police offi- appropriating the language of empower- responsibility to stand up for its students Pride ethos, undoubtedly designed to take cers roughly arrest them. ment used by an oppressed minority in against this violence, and together we have advantage of this country’s generous pro- Though Boston Mayor Martin Walsh order to steal Pride. It is unacceptable for a responsibility to stand with one another. tections for free speech and assembly for made clear in a statement that he “[takes] those charged with protecting civilians to We students have a responsibility to defend the purpose of making LGBTQ-identifying any accusation of police misconduct seri- lash out and target said civilians, using not only the rights of those in the LGBTQ people feel small and unwelcome. ously,” words cannot readily undo the dam- the power they have been afforded by the community to live and express themselves Hateful as these demonstrators’ messag- age BPD and SHFA have done in this city people against the people. peacefully, but also to defend the rights of es are, it was ultimately the Boston Police and by extension its surrounding commu- Tufts students were in that crowd. Of all of us to speak up on their behalf without Department (BPD) that deployed unwar- nities. Hugo and Sahady, who each have course, knowing Tufts and our activist fear of retribution from the state.

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MEN'S SOCCER looking further ahead then whoever we of Tufts’ 21 contests, a monumental 10 Building off the energy Shapiro continued from back page have next on our schedule,” Braun said. games were shutout victories for the described, Braun also spoke about what to learn up and be proactive with their “That’s kind of what we’ve been doing Jumbos. he’s excited about this season. learning curve. If we can speed everyone’s these last couple of years, and that’s just Needless to say, the Jumbos have a “Honestly, I’m a senior and this is my last information retention up a little bit, then our best approach to it. Obviously, we lot to live up to this upcoming season. year, so I’m just excited to play one more year we’re gonna be in good shape.” want to be there late in the tournament, However, as put by coach Shapiro, the with Tufts men’s soccer,” Braun said. “This Included among the veteran players but we’re not gonna get there unless we team is confronting these challenges with has been a journey for me and my class, and who helped lead the Jumbos to their third win the next game.” a great mindset, while also making sure to hopefully, we can end our career on a high.” national title in five years is senior forward Looking ahead to the first week of focus on the task at hand. Shapiro concluded by expressing his and co-captain Joe Braun, who led the games, the Jumbos will travel to face the “I’m excited about the quality of peo- own excitement and praise for the team team in goals last year. Like his coach, Williams Ephs — who are one of Tufts’ ple in the program. The guys are having a going into what will hopefully be another Braun also emphasized the importance of most formidable NESCAC rivals — on good time, they’re supporting each other, successful season. taking the season one game at a time. Saturday, following their home opener and I think they’re working hard for each “I’ve enjoyed every minute on the field “Obviously, winning a national cham- on Tuesday. Despite falling to Tufts 3–1 other,” Shapiro said. “ I think there’s just so far,” Shapiro said. “I can’t wait to be out pionship last year, we really have a target last year, the Ephs were accomplished kind of a nice, positive, fun spirit to the there as much as possible with a group on our backs. Our approach this season in being one of only nine teams to group. At the same time, they’re focused of guys that are having fun together and is to take it one game at a time, and not score against the Jumbos. In 2018, out on getting their work done.” working towards common goals.”

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CHRISTINE LEE / THE TUFTS DAILY ARCHIVES Tufts senior midfielder Gavin Tasker keeps the ball in possession during the match against Amherst at Bello Field on Sept. 29, 2018. by Alex Viveros It goes without saying that fresh from “I want us to be thinking about how year’s postseason, which ended in a 2–1 Executive Sports Editor winning Tufts’ only NCAA title in the we’re handling things on a daily basis and victory over Calvin University to take the last year, the expectations for this year’s looking at the game schedule literally one national title, the Jumbos allowed only two As herds of Jumbos stormed Medford men’s team are at an all-time high as game at a time,” Shapiro said. “We need opposing goals to their 13 scored goals. this weekend for the official start of the fall they go into a 2019 schedule riddled with to figure out who we are and what we’re Shapiro spoke further about the impact semester, Tufts’ most dominant sports team NESCAC and non-conference opponents capable of, and the only way to do that is his veteran players have had on the team of last year prepared to once again take the alike. In a national poll conducted by the by focusing on [each day], and hopefully, during the preseason. pitch for what they hope to be a 2019 sea- United Soccer Coaches in the preseason, we don’t get our vision too far in front of “We just have a short period of time to son capitulated with a run for a consecutive Tufts was honored as the No. 1 team in our own feet.” get our group ready, but I think the attitude NCAA Div. III national title. Coming off of the country. Fortunately, despite the high expecta- of the group is really positive,” Shapiro its historic 2018 season, the No. 1 nationally Esteemed Tufts coach Josh Shapiro, tions, the Jumbos are in luck. Having grad- said. “We have a pretty veteran group, so ranked Tufts men’s soccer team — who was who is in his 10th year leading the men’s uated only four seniors last semester — it’s a little easier and we’re encouraging the Tufts’ only undefeated team (18–0–3) in the soccer team, spoke about the way he three of whom were starters — this year’s upperclassmen to teach everything they 2018–19 academic year — will once again expects his team to manage expecta- team contains a bulk of veteran players know down and encourage the young guys take the field tonight at 7 p.m. in a home tions, mainly by taking the season one who have already been battle-tested for opener against the Framingham St. Rams. game at a time. NCAA glory. Throughout the entirety of last see MEN'S SOCCER, page 7 Women’s soccer set to kick off season against Emerson on Wednesday by Jake Freudberg seeded Williams in the NESCAC semifinals, achieved a lot of our goals that we set out “We have a lot of returners back from Assistant Sports Editor the team earned a spot in the NCAA tour- to achieve.” last year who know what they’re doing,” nament, beating Penn State Behrend in the The Jumbos did graduate some key Reed said. “And a lot of the first-years have The dumpsters are full of cardboard first round, marking the first Tufts win in the seniors, including goalkeeper Emily stepped right in and melded with the team boxes, Dewick is open and class has start- NCAA tournament since 2007. The playoff Bowers (LA’19). Bowers started in goal for immediately. So, I mean, we’re already far ed: The Jumbos are back. run soon came to an end with a 1–0 dou- nearly every game of her four years and ahead from where we were at this point With the fall semester underway, wom- ble-overtime loss to William Smith, which set a team record with 27 career shutouts. last year, so there are a lot of good things en’s soccer begins its 2019 campaign on hosted the tournament in Geneva, N.Y. Last year, Bowers received All-NESCAC to look forward to.” Wednesday against Emerson College. Hot Junior forward Liz Reed, who, along honors, alongside Reed, senior midfield- With experience playing together, the off their second-straight NCAA tourna- with junior forward Sophie Lloyd, led er and co-captain Jenna Troccoli, senior team has focused its energy on fine-tuning ment berth last season, the Jumbos are the team in both goals and assists, spoke defender Sarah Maloney and Lloyd. small details in the preseason, according ranked No. 22 in the nation and are looking about the team’s performance last year Bowers, Reed, Maloney and Lloyd were to Maloney. to continue to build on their recent suc- and moving forward. also named to the United Soccer Coaches “We’ve been working a lot on our cess with a challenging schedule ahead. “Last season was incredible,” Reed Div. III All-New England Region Team. transitions from out of the back and Last season, Tufts went 9–4–2 in the reg- said. “We’re still on that upward trajectory. Reed explained that the team is in into the midfield, and we have some ular season, good for fourth place in the Definitely a building season — every year good shape personnel-wise, with so many NESCAC. After losing to No. 1 NESCAC- we try to get better and I think last year we returning players. see WOMEN'S SOCCER, page 7