Today: Sunny THE TUFTS High 27 Low 12 Tufts’ Student Tomorrow: Newspaper Partly Cloudy Since 1980 High 33 Low 16 VOLUME LIII, NUMBER 11 DAILY FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2007 Andrew Cuomo questions colleges’ Senate passes a resolution recommendations on fi nancial aid to make transcripts private BY ENNETT UHN accessing students’ records. BY KAT SCHMIDT B K Daily Editorial Board The resolution suggests that Daily Editorial Board if professors view the grades When borrowing money for The current setup of the of their current students, then college, who should you trust Tufts Student Information “that information can poten- to recommend a good lender System (SIS) service leaves tially bias a given professor.” — your university, or the United the privacy of students open According to DiBiase, States government? to abuse, according to a reso- wider access is available now U.S. Senator Ted Kennedy (D- lution passed on Sunday by because staff and profes- Mass.) and New York Attorney the Tufts Community Union sors complained when their General Andrew Cuomo are (TCU) Senate. access was revoked several delving into this question with Currently, any profes- years ago, feeling that some a recent probe into the relation- sor that was ever an advisor legitimate decisions necessi- ship between colleges and pri- to a student can access the tated the ability to look at the vate lenders. student’s transcripts, as can records. Universities typically recom- some on-campus employ- Those that support the mend private companies for ers and administrative assis- resolution, however, feel that various types of student loans tants. anyone seeking a student’s (including federal Stafford loans) In reaction, the Senate transcript should first consult to help students finance their decided to urge the administra- the student, at which point education. But colleges that tion to restrict SIS access solely the student may provide the stick to a list of only a few lend- to students, their advisors and inquirer with a physical copy ers have earned the ire of leaders the administrators themselves. of the requested records. like Cuomo and Kennedy. “I think the point of the According to Senator While such lists are common resolution that we passed is Amanda Richardson, who practice, Cuomo in particular has to show the administration drafted the resolution, this voiced concerns about conflicts that this is an issue that stu- commitment to privacy is of interest, and demanded infor- dents care about, this is an something that rang true with mation on these lists from eight issue that Senate cares about, her colleagues when she first loan companies and two dozen and we’re not going to stand mentioned the proposal. colleges nationwide, includ- for our transcripts to be avail- “I mentioned it at a Senate ing eight in Massachusetts, the able to people besides our meeting ... just to see what New York Times reported last MCT advisors,” TCU Historian Neil people’s feelings were about Saturday. Cuomo gets tough on lending practices. DiBiase said. it, and the majority of peo- “My office is seeking to ensure offer the best perks to financial Loan Sunshine Act, would The Senate also called for ple in Senate were in favor that students are being steered aid administrators,” Cuomo said require colleges to disclose an update of every semester of a resolution stating how toward lenders offering the most in a statement. of SIS’s advisor database to competitive rates, not those who Kennedy’s bill, the Student see LENDERS, page 2prevent former advisors from see PRIVACY, page 2 Tufts researchers win Gordon prize Vigil calls for endowment transparency BY JEFF GREENBERG rated in 2001 by the NAE “to recognize new Contributing Writer modalities and experiments in education that develop effective engineering leaders,” The three founders of the Gordon Institute according to the NAE’s Web site. The winner of the Tufts School of Engineering have been of the prize is selected by a panel of members awarded the United States National Academy of the NAE. of Engineering’s (NAE) $500,000 Bernard To apply, the founders of the Gordon Gordon Prize. Institute needed to submit the goals of the Professor Arthur Winston, current program institute, references from those involved, director of the Gordon Institute [TGI], and and evidence of development. Their creden- influential former lecturers Harold Goldberg tials also had to be validated by University and Jerome Levy will split half of the award. President Lawrence Bacow. “We were all extremely enthusiastic when “One of the factors that set in my own we created and developed the institute,” mind the Winston, Goldberg and Levy nomi- Winston said. “Winning the award further nation apart from others was the tremendous attests to our belief in what we are doing.” student feedback we received about the qual- The other half of the prize will go to the ity and the value of their program,” University School of Engineering. “It is perhaps the most of California, San Diego Professor Frieder prestigious and visible award for engineering Seible, chair of the 2007 Selection Committee, education in the country and it is a real honor said for the School of Engineering to have Tufts’ Although the prize and the institute share Gordon Institute recognized in this way,” the same name, Winston said the connec- Dean of Engineering Linda Abriola said. tion did not cause the institute to receive the TIM FITZSIMONS/TUFTS DAILY “Our plans are that the awarded money award. Student signs petition calling for greater endowment transparency. will be used to strengthen the curriculum and “[The Gordon Institute] would have infrastructure of [the Gordon Institute],” she received the award regardless of the name,” B Y LIZ RUSSELL said. he said. Contributing Writer Coalition Opposed to the War in Iraq While now an integral part of Tufts, the Seible agreed. “Members with a potential (TCOWI). Gordon Institute was not always part of the conflict excuse themselves from the voting. Although harsh winds prevented Of particular interest to the mem- university. With funding and other help from This has been the case for example with the actual lighting of candles, Tufts bers of the first of these groups is Bernard M. Gordon (H ‘92), it was founded in Bernie Gordon himself where he did not par- students still gathered in front of the whether or not Tufts has any invest- 1984 in Wakefield, Mass. to assimilate techni- ticipate in any of the votes this year,” he said. Tisch library steps to participate in a ments in the Sudan. cally-trained people into the business world Bernard Gordon is notable on the Tufts vigil last night. “We don’t know whether or not as leaders. It became affiliated with Tufts campus for more than the prize and the Carrying colorful posters that read any of our holdings are in invested in 1992. Winston, Goldberg, and Levy each institute. Appointed to the Tufts Board of “Stop Genocides,” participants hoped in Sudan or businesses that [support] helped found the institute. Trustees in 1996, he currently serves on the to not only remember victims of the the government of Sudan,” freshman Abriola said that the award will improve Committee for University Advancement, the genocide in the Sudan, but also to member Shana Hurley said. the already stellar reputation of the institute. Audit Committee, and the Board of Overseers advocate for more transparency about This afternoon, freshman Gabe 2 “We expect that the publicity surrounding for the School of Engineering. Tufts’ investments. Frumkin, one of the creators of this award will help to increase the visibility of In all, he has donated over $35 million to The event was sponsored by the TCOWI, will speak before the Tufts TGI and its programs,” she said. Tufts — most recently for Sophia Gordon Tufts Coalition for Endowment The Bernard M. Gordon Prize was inaugu- Hall, named after his wife. Transparency, Pangea, and the Tufts see VIGIL, page 2

Inside this issue tuftsdaily.com Today’s Sections WIKIALITY WIPE-OUT SAY THIS FIVE TIMES FAST News 1 Comics 9 Eat your heart out, Stephen The Daily peers into Polish Features 3 Classifieds 10 Colbert pinhole photography Arts | Living 5Sports Back Editorial | Letters 8 see FEATURES, page 3 see ARTS, page 5 2 THE TUFTS DAILY NEWS Friday, February 9, 2007

WORLD IN BRIEF FORMER SERBIAN GENERAL NOT HIDING IN RUSSIA Government is not a neutral party, O’Donnell says LENDERS vent parents from using abusive lenders. says, you can go to all three lenders. Do Russia’s Foreign Ministry denied Thursday a continued from page 1 “There are an awful lot of lenders out they share information about that indi- statement made by the International Criminal interest rates on the student loans they there that are not giving good deals to vidual? Is there competition for rates Tribunal for the Former Yugoslavia saying that recommend, report gifts and financial our parents,” she said. between the three lenders?” she said. the fugitive former Serbian General Vlastimir benefits received from lenders, and Still, not everybody is convinced Heather O’Donnell, director of finan- Djordjevic is hiding in Russia. would finance a government study of about the benefits of the lists. cial aid at Sarah Lawrence College, thinks “The ICTY’s information on this individual’s aggressive loan marketing, according to Harris Siegel (A ‘59), the director of that despite sentiments of mistrust, in possible whereabouts in Russia was thoroughly his press office. college counseling at Stuart Country most cases financial aid offices do have checked. This man does not live at the address “At a time when families are pinching Day School, an independent school in students’ best interests at heart. given by the Tribunal,” the ministry’s spokes- pennies more than ever to afford col- Princeton, New Jersey, is skeptical about “I’m in this field for 28 years and with man, Mikhail Kamynin, said. lege, we need to ensure that students lending lists. an exception of a handful (and I do He also said Russia is taking further steps to are getting the best rate on their student mean less than 5 people), I have yet to search for Djordjevic. loans,” Kennedy said in a statement. Though uncertain if gov- meet anyone in financial aid who isn’t Djordjevic, 58, is one of the six people want- “We need to examine these practices first and foremost about their students,” ed by the Hague-based Tribunal. He is accused closely and put a stop to any action that ernment intervention she said in an e-mail to the Daily. “I wel- of war crimes in Kosovo committed in 1999, prevents students from getting the best come the Cuomo investigation (perhaps when he headed the Serbian Interior Ministry’s loan deal possible.” should have a role in the not the tactic involved) because I truly Public Security Service, and also served as a But some higher education profes- business of private institu- believe there will be no ethical findings deputy minister. sionals say the probe is at best useless against the practice of preferred lender He remained in his post after the fall of and at worse meddlesome. tions, Siegel is also con- lists.” the Milosevic regime Oct. 5, 2000, and disap- Director of Financial Aid Patricia cerned about companies’ According to O’Donnell, the govern- peared immediately after the discovery of mass Reilly told the Daily on Feb. 5 that, as of ment may not come in as entirely neutral graves where Serbian police had buried slain then, Tufts had not received a request sharing information about party, either. “The government already Kosovo Albanian civilians. Djordjevic is thought in connection with the proposed bill for has their hand ... in this issue because to have played a key role in hiding the bodies. information about Tufts’ lending prac- potential clients even if a they offer a parallel program called the On Jan. 17, 2006, he pleaded guilty of crimes tices. school recommends mul- William Ford Direct Loan program,” she against humanity (torture and rape). She also said that she does not see wrote. the need for the proposed reforms. “I’m tiple loan competitors. Colleges could choose to opt out of RUSSIAN ANALYSTS SUSPECT slightly insulted they think we make referring students and parents to private U.S. OF INTENTIONS TO REVIVE these recommendations because [lend- lenders and use only comparable gov- COLD WAR ers] sent a basket of cookies,” she told “Colleges have a vested interest in ernment loans, O’Donnell explained. the Daily. promoting that particular lender, and About 30 percent of colleges decided Russian analysts argue that Washington’s con- Reilly said that Tufts requests infor- though I have no definitive way in say- to do so, while 70 percent declined and sistent efforts to redeploy its missile defense mation about companies’ loans, then, ing that the rates are different, it’s kind let competition between private lenders system closer to Russia’s borders may be an indi- based on that information, selects the of a shady thing,” he said. “I’d much continue. cation the U.S. administration seeks to revive the top five lenders for each of its three pri- rather see an open competition of lend- Sarah Lawrence and Tufts both opted Cold War against Moscow and its allies. vate loan programs. ers in the area.” out of the government program. “The Washington has recently moved its largest “Families are always free to borrow Recommending multiple lenders, as reasoning was simple. The U.S. govern- sea-based missile defense radar in the Pacific from whatever lender they choose, but Tufts does, makes sense, he said. “But to ment does not have the capital ready from Hawaii to the Aleutian Islands, not far we feel we offer a valuable service by do just one, that’s a problem.” at any time whereas a lender has many from Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. It has also giving them guidance about their col- Though uncertain if government capital reserves upon which to draw. announced plans to install a radar system in the lege financing options,” she said in an intervention should have a role in the We were also very uncomfortable with Czech Republic and a missile interceptor site in e-mail to the Daily. “This type of pre- business of private institutions, Siegel is the ‘Big Brother/Sister owns the entire Poland, which it says it needs to protect itself ferred lender list is standard practice in also concerned about companies’ shar- process,’” O’Donnell wrote. against a potential threat from Iran. most financial aid offices. I would hate ing information about potential clients But is more government intervention Gleb Pavlovsky, a Russian political scientist, for there to be regulations enacted that even if a school recommends multiple the answer? “I don’t know how the gov- said that U.S. plans to build missile defense sites prevented us from offering this service loan competitors. ernment can regulate these programs in Central Europe may spur an arms race. to our families.” “Let’s say Mary Jane applies to Tufts, any further,” she wrote. “Goodness Vasily Likhachev, deputy head of the She said that these lists can help pre- gets a [financial aid] package, and Tufts knows they’ll try, though.” International Affairs Committee in Russia’s upper house of parliament, said the deployment of U.S. missile shields close to Russian borders is intended as a political weapon against Moscow. Group gets signatures, requests endowment transparency ENVOYS OPTIMISTIC ON NORTH VIGIL environmental, and eco- pathize with their goals. lected signatures for a peti- KOREAN NUCLEAR TALKS continued from page 1 nomic change within a cor- “I think that the members tion that calls for greater Board of Trustees, asking poration’s policy,” Frumkin of the board of trustees all transparency and the cre- for support for two mea- said. love Tufts and they appreci- ation of the committee. The U.S. envoy to international talks on the sures. He said that he does not ate and value what it stands “The vigil was a success- North Korean nuclear crisis said Thursday that “We want ... to increase plan on requesting what he for,” he said. ful petition drive,” sopho- he was optimistic negotiators were nearing a endowment transparency considers radical changes Beyond helping to guide more and group member breakthrough. and to create an advisory from the board. policy, he said the mem- Liz Gross said. U.S. chief negotiator Christopher Hill said the committee on shareholder “We are not going to the bers of the committee will Hurley said that the talks had produced plans for an initial sequence responsibility,” he said. board tomorrow demanding also have the opportunity group has over 300 signa- of steps that could lead to North Korea disman- The proposed commit- divestment from Sudan,” he to learn a great deal. tures on the petition, which tling its nuclear weapons program. tee, which would consist said. “What we are pursuing “In addition, by allowing has been circulating for a Still, analysts said North Korea might be offer- of faculty, staff, alumni and is a way of exercising our Tufts students to be mem- few days. ing steps toward a nuclear freeze with no inten- students, would work with rights as shareholders with- bers of the advisory com- About 30 people attend- tion of abandoning its nuclear weapons, and the the board to decide “how out threatening the viabil- mittee, they can gain a great ed the vigil, Hurley said. Bush administration might be touting tentative we could use the rights ity of our money managers educational opportunity,” “Considering that it was progress in hopes of claiming a foreign policy afforded to us as owners of or the profitability of our Frumkin said. freezing cold and windy victory. stocks to try and create and endowment.” He said he Before and after the vigil, I would say that that was North Korea’s chief envoy, Kim Kye-gwan, said encourage positive social, thinks the board will sym- members of the group col- pretty good,” she said. he was “neither optimistic nor pessimistic” and wanted only to “determine whether the United States is trying to abandon its hostile policy against us and come to peaceful coexistence or not.” Robinson says resolution is strictly preventative A South Korean delegate, Chun Yung Woo, PRIVACY the Family Educational it’s something that needs to when the issue was brought said China would circulate a draft agreement by continued from page 1 Rights and Privacy Act of be considered — obviously up [several years ago].” Friday outlining the proposed steps toward pro- the student body felt about 1974 (FERPA), a federal law you can’t regulate privacy TCU President Mitch viding North Korea with assistance in exchange privacy and access to SIS that restricts access to aca- unless you know the federal Robinson also said that he is for steps toward nuclear disarmament. across the university,” she demic records to a need-to- regulations,” she said. confident that the adminis- Hill described the renewal of the talks, which said. know basis. “I have confidence that tration is already concerned recessed in December and which involve Russia The resolution, having This is not to say, how- Tufts is completely abiding about privacy, and that the and Japan as well as the U.S., China and North passed with a large majority ever, that Senate believes by federal regulations,” she bill is not meant to imply and South Korea, as “a pretty good first day. It in its favor, will now be sent Tufts is violating FERPA, said, “and I’m certain that any lack of commitment did meet expectations.” to the Registrar’s Office and Richardson said. the Registrar’s Office is con- from administrators. the Dean’s Office. “The only reason I men- cerned about this as well “We’re taking preventa- – Compiled from McClatchy Newspapers The resolution also cites tioned [FERPA] was because because they were there tive measures,” he said.

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BY MATT SKIBINKSI “It helps to know that Franklin was Wikipedia, he doesn’t support banning on a peer-reviewed journal or a book.” Daily Editorial Board dead by that time, so it would have it completely. According to Carp, Wikipedia is okay been an impossible situation,” Carp “A blanket ban doesn’t really make for some assignments, but not for oth- It is 1804, and Secretary of Treasury said. sense, because students are going to ers. He cites a recent assignment he Alexander Hamilton is lying on the The entry, which has since been look at it anyway,” Carp said. “In accor- gave students in his Civil War class ground near a riverbank, wounded and changed, is just one of many inac- dance with plagiarism rules, you have about the letters of Abraham Lincoln helpless. Towering above Hamilton with curacies that recently spurred the to say where you’re citing info from in as an example. a pistol in his hand is Vice President history department at Middlebury the first place, and I can tell you that “The point of that assignment is Aaron Burr, his index finger resting College to institute a ban on the cita- Wikipedia is not going to look good in for students to first look at the letters on the gun’s metallic trigger. From tion of Wikipedia entries in academic a college-level paper.” themselves and come up with their somewhere to the side, a man named papers, according to the Chronicle of Another colleague of Carp’s in the own reactions, and for that part of Benjamin Franklin says the only two Higher Education. Though professors history department, Professor Howard the assignment they can look on the words of encouragement Burr needs to at Middlebury say the ban is necessary Malchow, agreed. Internet if they see people or events hear: “Finish him.” to hold students accountable for the “You see [Wikipedia] increasingly they haven’t heard of,” Carp said. That’s the story Wikipedia.org told accuracy of their information, reac- cited as a source in footnotes and bib- “But for the second part of the when Assistant Professor of History tions in the Tufts history department liography,” Malchow said. “My advice assignment, they have to use second- Benjamin Carp looked up the famous are mixed. to students is that I don’t want to see it ary sources to find out what scholars duel between Alexander Hamilton and According to Carp, while he per- cited as a source, because I don’t want Aaron Burr last week. sonally doesn’t allow students to use them to rely on it like they would rely see WIKIPEDIA, page 4

CAMPUS COOKING Though the weather may be cold, there is always a place for chili BY TINA YE Daily Staff Writer dressed “chili queens” to the tune Man Chili (but equally suitable for really hungry gals) of Mariachi street musicians. Given the freezing cold temper- Though stringent modern sani- Ingredients: dark beer (like Guinness stout) cocoa powder atures this classic New England tary codes have effectively erased 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup strong brewed coffee 1 teaspoon dried oregano weather has recently been inflict- this street-food culture, one can 2 onions, chopped 2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste 1 teaspoon ground cayenne ing upon the poor student body, still revisit these good old days at 5 cloves garlic, minced 1 (14 ounce) can beef broth pepper you might find it hard to imagine San Antonio’s Memorial Day fes- 2 pounds ground beef 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground coriander dry hotness of the vast Mexican tival. After all, chili is the official 1 (14.5 ounce) can peeled and 3 1/2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt desert. Read on, however, and dish of Texas. diced tomatoes with juice 1 tablespoon cumin seeds 3 (15 ounce) cans kidney look forward to a warm delight The classic, original Texan 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle 1 tablespoon unsweetened beans likely to transport you south of chili was a straightforward affair the border. composed of fresh chili pepper I am speaking of course, of a pods and meat, usually beef or hot bowl of chili. But before delv- veal. No other vegetables were Directions: ing into the sweet subtleties of included. Today, a variety of chil- 1) Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onions, garlic, ground beef and cubed sirloin in oil for 10 minutes, this delicious cuisine, let’s take a ies exist. The chili with which we or until the meat is well browned and the onions are tender. glance at chili’s short but illustri- are most familiar involves meat 2) Mix in the diced tomatoes with juice, dark beer, coffee, tomato paste and beef broth. Season with brown sugar, chili ous heritage. and beans stewed in a chunky powder, cumin, cocoa powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, coriander and salt. Stir in the cans of beans. Mexican urban legend holds tomato soup base. Its zesty fla- 3) Simmer uncovered for 1 to 1.5 hours until the chili has reduced to a desirable viscosity. Serve over rice or with cornbread. that chili, or more precisely, vor comes from mainly cumin, Yuuumm. chili con carne, was invented chili powder, onion and garlic. by Mexican cantina owners back Fresh chilies are no longer the in the 1800s. The theory states sole flavoring agent. There’s also that these intrepid owners want- chili verde, which uses green chil- ed something cheap and overtly ies and is somewhat thinner than “Mexican” in flavor to serve tour- Texan chili. It is often used as a ists as a complimentary snack condiment with burritos, enchi- with their drinks. These owners ladas, and the like. Finally, we collected previous days’ leftovers shan’t forget vegetarian chili. The in a pot, tossed in some peppers, great tradition of chili is delicious broth, and spices, and voilà! Chili as it is flexible. was born. And now, it’s recipe time. I have As it were, chili turned out to included here two recipes, which be such a big hit that many estab- are both courtesy of allrecipes. lishments quickly switched to com, save for minor modifiica- serving only chili. Each of these tion. The first is a killer meat chili “chili parlours” claimed to have that will earn you many admirers TINA YE/TUFTS DAILY TINA YE/TUFTS DAILY its own “secret recipe,” which was and eternal glory. And yes, do not jealously guarded from genera- fear the weird ingredients. Do get tion to generation. a decent-quality dark beer if you Victory Veggie Chili Directions: Throughout its history, chili has can do so without breaking any always been a favorite food of the state laws or whatnot. If you do Ingredients: 1) Heat oil in a large saucepan over ordinary people, steeped in nos- not have a coffee maker, instant 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 (28 ounce) can whole medium heat. Sauté onions, carrots, talgia and myth. It evokes roman- coffee works just fine. (Also, please 1 cup chopped onions peeled tomatoes with liquid, and garlic until tender. Stir in green tic notions of the solo cowboy at note that any alcohol content will 3/4 cup chopped carrots chopped pepper, red pepper, celery, and chili his evening campfire, warming evaporate entirely during cook- 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 (19 ounce) can kidney beans powder. Cook until all vegetables are his meal on chilly (sorry about ing, so this chili will not get you 1 cup chopped green bell pep- with liquid tender, about six minutes. that) desert nights. Pseudo-fic- drunk. But it will leave you really, per 1 (11 ounce) can whole kernel 2) Stir in mushrooms, and cook four tion aside, it was also once a pop- really satisfied.) Without further 1 cup chopped red bell pep- corn, un-drained minutes. ular quotidian fixture of the lively ado, I give you a ridiculously big per 1 tablespoon ground cumin 3) Stir in tomatoes, kidney beans, and Mexican street, sold by brightly pot of ... 3/4 cup chopped celery 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oreg- corn. Season with cumin, oregano, 1 tablespoon chili powder ano and basil. Bring to a boil, and reduce 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil heat to medium. Cover, and simmer mushrooms for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If you want a thicker chili, leave the cover off and let it reduce (boil off the water).

TINA YE/TUFTS DAILY TINA YE/TUFTS DAILY TINA YE/TUFTS DAILY 4 THE TUFTS DAILY FEATURES Friday, February 9, 2007 Students shouldn’t ignore Wikipedia, but must take it ‘with a grain of salt’ WIKIPEDIA than just a background source. He said op in a history class.” contains many inaccuracies, but said continued from page 3 stopping students from using it would According to Leupp, while Wikipedia it’s all part of the learning process. have written about the events they’re be counter-productive. is not an ideal source to cite, it should “Just today, I was talking to my reading about,” he continued. “For “I think [a ban on Wikipedia] is irra- not be ruled out as an option. class about a Japanese shogun who that, the use of Wikipedia is not appro- tional,” Leupp said. “It’s important to “It may be that a person doesn’t ruled the country in the 17th century,” priate, because you need to be sure inculcate a critical sense in students have another reference for a piece Leupp said. “Wikipedia had him down you have an accurate source.” about any kind of source.” of information that is necessary and as mentally retarded, but he was in fact Malchow felt similarly. According to Leupp, no source is important,” he said. “In that case, is it a brilliant scholar who may have had a “It’s a popular knowledge compi- truly credible. To him, choosing which better to not footnote at all, or to cite mental disorder.” lation that, as a scholar, would be information to believe is what learning Wikipedia?” Leupp said he pointed the error out dangerous to rely on,” Malchow said. is all about. Though Malchow said he sees the to his students, but that it doesn’t mean “However, as a first step — as you’re “Students have a tendency to read a value of Wikipedia as a first resource, they shouldn’t reference the entry. beginning some research or for basic book by one fallible human being, and he said the problems with its accu- “I [mentioned the error] thinking knowledge that you’re not going to then to say, ‘Well in the book they said racy often undermine the credibility of maybe they would reference Wikipedia assume is necessarily accurate — it ...’ They — as if it were a committee,” facts listed there. for this guy, and I didn’t want to dis- can be incredibly convenient. I use it Leupp said. “Students often revere “There is no guarantee that the infor- courage them from doing that,” he myself sometimes as a starting point.” sources in a way, but they are written mation there is accurate,” Malchow said. “There’s a lot of valid information “I don’t deny that it’s a useful tool,” by individuals.” said. “For example, there’s been a lot to be procured from Wikipedia, and he said. “I just don’t think it’s a schol- “Students should disagree with and of controversy lately about people put- in my opinion it’s helpful so long as arly tool.” doubt parts of anything they read,” he ting stuff into Wikipedia that is ideo- you know that anybody can contribute, For Associate Professor Gary Leupp, continued. “It’s all part of the critical logically driven.” and take what you read there with a however, Wikipedia has value as more reasoning faculties you want to devel- Leupp acknowledged that Wikipedia grain of salt.” Write a Viewpoint!

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THEATER PREVIEW Jack Bauer’s not the only one who can accomplish a lot in 24 hours Bare Bodkin Theater Festival starts with one line and 24 hours and ends with three 22-minute student-written plays BY NAOMI BRYANT requirements and the same beginning Daily Editorial Board line, the plays in the 24 Hour Theater Festival are always vastly different from Once again, Bare Bodkin, the Tufts one another. student theater group that performs stu- “It’s awesome because the shows turn dent-written works, is warming up for 24 out different every time,” Bare Bodkin technical director and junior Johanna 24 Hour Theater Festival Thelin said. “You never know what’s Starts Friday, Feb. 9 at 8 p.m. going to happen.” Free Performance on Saturday, The teams’ finished products are Feb. 10 especially impressive considering the brutally short amount of time in which 8 p.m. in Lane 100 they are created. With only a day to create their show, hours of intensely creative theater. This the creative process for students involved Friday at 8 p.m., teams of students will can be more than a little stressful. be challenged to write, rehearse and per- “The hardest part was sitting down form a sitcom-length, 22-minute show to actually write the script after coming in just 24 hours. up with our idea. Beginning was diffi- The format of the 24 Hour Theater cult, and then we started running out of Festival is the same as in previous years. things to say towards the middle,” soph- Students who have signed up for the omore Molly Yarn, a past participant and Festival are divided into three groups, current secretary for Bare Bodkin, said. which are chosen in an attempt evenly Despite sleep deprivation and occa- distribute the participants in terms of sional creative frustration, the process is theater experience and age. DAILY FILE PHOTO ultimately rewarding. All the requirements for the students’ Side effects of the 24 Hour Theater Festival include excessive cheeriness and pregnancy. “My favorite part was hanging out shows are decided beforehand by the their choice on a piece of paper, which formed, the students work together to with people and talking about insane Bare Bodkin board members. is then thrown into a hat. create their play. things,” Yarn said. “People come up with Although generally few in number, One of the competing students then The board judges the plays after the greatest, funniest things at 3 a.m..” these requirements can range from a draws a line at random. All plays must they’re performed, using criteria ranging Since students are assigned to teams mandatory musical number to specific start with this phrase. from awkward moments to use of props by the board, some can end up work- props or costumes that must be used in Outside of these restrictions, students to the musical number. These criteria ing with complete strangers. Though it each play. are given free reign. From 8 p.m. on aren’t revealed to contestants until the sounds awkward, meeting new people The role of the board doesn’t end Friday, when the teams are decided and award ceremony, where every partici- and listening to their ideas is part of the there. Immediately before the festival, the beginning line is chosen, until 8 p.m. pant is presented with a prize. each board member writes a phrase of on Saturday, when the shows are per- Despite the same format, the same see HOUR, page 7

GALLERY REVIEW TV REVIEW Catching a blurry glimpse of Poland New episode entertains, but still to construct an image, leaving the viewer unaware of what it leaves its viewers somewhat ‘Lost’ really means to take a pinhole photograph. The only insight into tech- nique lies in the pinhole cam- eras donated by each artist. The various cameras and other tools lying side by side in a glass case do reveal one thing clearly: pinhole photography is a deeply personal form of expression. Marek Noniewicz uses cameras fashioned from old packages that he has COURTESY ART INSTITUTE OF BOSTON received in the mail. Klups gets up close and personal in ‘Selfforms,’ a digital print on pho- Jaroslaw Klups’ camera con- tographic paper. sists of a tiny box and wire that BY CHLOE ZIMMERMAN Made in Poland (Zrobione w he wears like futuristic glasses Contributing Writer Polsce), the main exhibit at the in front of his face. Andrzej Art Institute of Boston through Bogacz’s camera is made out of An artist’s creativity begets March 4, features works by a small metal tin with a visible COURTESY ABC more than simply inspiration seven of Poland’s most promi- pinprick in the top. Even the characters on ‘Lost’ look confused about where this plot is going. for new work. Artists always nent contemporary pinhole However, while these cam- BY RACHEL CHARATAN issues, of course, many things photographers. Guest curators eras do represent the diversity Daily Staff Writer were left unanswered. This is Made In Poland Jesseca Ferguson and Walter and personal flair that thrive in what fans expect after two and Crump are Boston-based pin- the medium, they offer about Going into Wednesday a half seasons of the illusive At the Main Gallery, hole photographers them- as much insight into the pro- night’s “Lost,” the first of 16 Dharma Initiative, the Others through March 4 selves. This exhibit concludes cess and final product as one new episodes of the ABC hit and the flashbacks that reveal a cultural exchange that began could gather from looking at a that characters are more con- Art Institute of Boston with an exhibition of the cura- painter’s brushes. Lost nected than they thought. 700 Beacon Street tors’ own work in Poland. The same can be said for Ultimately, any episode of 617-585-6676 Since the curators are them- the exhibit’s representation of “Lost” is a success because selves active pinhole photog- the “extraordinary Polish pho- Starring Evangeline Lilly, fans are desperate for even the seem to find crafty ways to raphers, the exhibit presents a tographic sensibility” it aims Matthew Fox and Josh tiniest morsel of information survive and even flourish unique, though somewhat lim- to reveal. This phrase and a Holloway about the bizarre and wonder- under repression. In Poland’s ited, perspective on the work. reference to “narrative or per- ful island that is the founda- early Communist regime, art The introduction is replete with formative aspects” are the only Airs Wednesdays at 10 tion of the plot. With so much was confined to Soviet ide- philosophical commentaries suggestions of what Polish art p.m. on ABC suspense and excitement, it’s als, and artists who diverged on the art form, but Ferguson entails. Ferguson and Crump easy to forget that the sto- from regulations faced censor- and Crump seem to have for- leave the viewer with the ques- after a hiatus of 13 weeks, it’s ryline is moving at a snail’s ship. Within this atmosphere, gotten that most people aren’t tion of whether “a distinctly certain that many viewers pace. some resilient artists turned to as familiar with the processes Polish sensibility” exists, but expected and hoped for some The newest episode of a medium both economically involved in creating a pinhole without explaining what that long-sought-after answers. “Lost” focuses on our three viable and privately sustain- photograph. might involve. Would Ben survive his sur- protagonists, Kate (Evangeline able: that of pinhole photogra- The curators’ message real- What the viewer ends up gery? Would the Others make Lilly), Jack (Matthew Fox) phy. ly only addresses two general with is an assortment of dif- good on their promise to give and Sawyer (Josh Holloway), Pinhole photography traits of pinhole photogra- ferent photographic styles and Jack his freedom? Would they and their problems with the involves no lens; instead, a tiny phy, “extremely long exposure techniques that seem to con- kill Sawyer in the process? How Others. hole in the camera admits light. times and limitless potential struct an overall impression would Kate and Sawyer escape It picks up with Kate and The art form remains popu- for self expression in the hand of pinhole photography rath- their new island of horrors to Sawyer being used as bait, lar in Poland today despite the made camera,” before launch- er than anything specifically return to their home island of while Jack has agreed to per- restoration of freedom of artis- ing again into more abstract Polish. horrors? form surgery on Ben (Michael tic expression in the country in musings. It fails to discuss the While the episode tried to 1989. mechanisms and steps taken see POLAND, page 7 resolve these and many other see LOST, page 7 6 THE TUFTS DAILY ARTS | LIVING Friday, February 9, 2007 Friday, February 9, 2007 THE TUFTS DAILY ARTS | LIVING 7 Few questions answered 24 Hour Theater provides a social and theatrical opportunity for busy thespians on new episode of ‘Lost’ HOUR Thelin said. “They can’t be in sign up for the Festival on LOST disapprove. continued from page 5 shows, but they can do this.” the Aidekman call board. The continued from page 5 Fortunately, she does not fun. The 24 Hour Theater Festival Festival will start on Friday, Emerson), the head of the have to worry about this for “Last year, I didn’t know any- is one of Bare Bodkin’s most with teams performing their Others. long. one in my group, and I was popular events, with last plays this Saturday, Feb. 10 at 8 In this week’s episode, Jack’s The seventh episode is great completely friends with every- semester’s performance turn- p.m. in Lane 100. No tickets are choice to hold Ben hostage because it contains all of the one afterwards. It was a great out being especially large. required and the show is free. medically has caused com- classic, enthralling aspects of social experience,” Yarn said. Bare Bodkin board members Tufts student group Traveling plications as Juliet (Elizabeth the show. The 24 Hour Theater Festival are hoping for a repeat experi- Treasure Trunk will be host- Mitchell) reveals that Kate A dangerous hail of gunfire, has special appeal to Tufts stu- ence. ing the event and providing and Sawyer cannot simply run a character’s death, a romance, dents with overly busy sched- “It’s unique and not some- improv-style entertainment from one island to another. tears and the wonderful, dra- ules who wouldn’t otherwise thing you usually get to see,” during intermissions. However, due to Ben’s mys- matic music will keep viewers be able to participate in the- Bare Bodkin artistic director Though a reoccurring event terious awakening during the on the edge of their seats for a ater. and junior Elizabeth Harelik on campus, Bare Bodkin’s 24 operation, most of the Others solid hour. “It’s great because lots of said. “It’s a fun and different Hour Theater Festival is sure willingly allow Kate and Sawyer people can be in it even if they theater experience.” to be innovative, surprising to flee the island. have other commitments,” Students are welcome to and enjoyable. By this point, they have Ultimately, any epi- encountered Alex (Tania sode of Lost is a suc- Raymonde), Rousseau’s daugh- ter, who has helped them cess because fans are ‘Made in Poland’ focuses more on pin- evade gunfire in the jungle in exchange for help rescu- desperate for even ing her boyfriend, Karl (Blake the tiniest morsel of hole photography than Polish culture Bashoff). POLAND traits, but even in their blurry ceiling or patterns created from The flashbacks reveal Juliet’s information about the continued from page 5 state they manage to capture overlaid nude bodies. Marek past as a doctor in a biomedi- bizarre and wonderful Certain themes are pervasive, intense emotions shared by a Noniewicz plays with the nude cal research facility in Miami but it is up to the viewer to couple, from isolation to love body in a surrealist sense as in which she helps her sister island. decide whether they stem from and physical union. well in his “Self Portrait inside have a child through untested Polish culture or pinhole pho- In a series entitled “Nine Camera Obscura” series (1999), drug therapy. Meanwhile, her tography. Many of the artists Memories of Grandmother” in which he superimposes fig- ex-husband and boss, Edmund It’s even better when char- display portraits, all of which (2002), Andrzej Bogacz demon- ures onto images of buildings. (Zeljko Ivanek), seeks to use acters from the past, like Alex, seem soft and intimate, imbued strates a different expression of “Made in Poland” is inter- her medical discoveries to gain reappear on the show after with a sense of personality. intimacy. Through simple pho- nationally minded in the sense fame. such a long hiatus. However, this could simply be tographs of everyday objects, that it exposes American view- Intriguingly enough, Juliet While it would have been attributed to the way in which Bogacz manages to create a ers to art they might not other- and Edmund’s last name is excellent to catch up with pinhole cameras capture light very clear and narrative picture wise see and encourages a dia- Burke. Edmund Burke was an some of the numerous other and movement or the warped of who his grandmother was. logue with the Polish photog- 18th century philosopher and main characters, scenes from sense of depth perception cre- Edyta Wypierowska also instills raphers themselves. In terms political theorist with con- next week’s episode indicate ated by the tiny aperture of a her works with a narrative feel, of the collection itself, it does servative stances; this keeps that the creators will bring it pinprick. though her style is much more not really suggest a cohesive with the show’s theme of nam- all back to the beach and the Georgia Krawiec’s “Polish surreal and constructed. In her Polish theme, but rather the ing characters after renowned hatch. Mother I & II” (2003) reveal “Untitled 8” series, she cre- versatility and expressive abil- philosophers. Who knows? Perhaps dark, grainy, tense figures in a ates whimsical yet dark pieces ity of pinhole photography as a Juliet’s husband appears Desmond’s powers will finally way that honestly makes the heavily reliant on emotionally- whole. to be conniving and power- be revealed, or maybe viewers viewer feel as though he or she evocative symbolism. “Made in Poland” may in hungry. When a gentleman will catch another rare glimpse is witnessing the scene through Tomasz Dobiszewski definite- fact contain a wealth of infor- approaches to offer her a spot of father and son, Michael and a hole in the wall. Danuta ly belongs with Wypierowska mation on Polish photography at a new scientific research Walt, reunited. “Lost” remains Gibka’s “Dana and Artur” series in the more surreal genre. His and culture, but the surface clinic in Portland, Juliet refus- a sure-fire hit, despite the (1999) is composed of airy and works involve optical illusions remains barely penetrated by es, knowing Edmund would complexity of its plot. somewhat ethereal double por- such as rooms with no apparent the exhibit’s hazy lens.

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They’ve got one day to write a play, rehearse, and perform it. The clock is ticking. 8 THE TUFTS DAILY EDITORIAL | LETTERS Friday, February 9, 2007 THE TUFTS DAILY EDITORIAL STEPHANIE L. VALLEJO Editor-in-Chief Academic privacy is a concern EDITORIAL Still haven’t told your parents about that that personal security is merely an illusion office, box or table after class. Obviously, to Anne Fricker Managing Editors D in biology last semester? Turns out your in modern times with its cover story on find one’s assignment, it’s necessary to rum- Bruce Hamilton past advisor and a number of others with the death of privacy. To the magazine, it is mage through everyone else’s graded work. Jacob Maccoby Editorial Page Editors access to your transcript could have done an age where “Your employer owns your This is the last way to respect student’s Grant Reid Judy Wexler it for you. The recent flap over exactly who e-mails, [and] the NSA owns your phone work and their privacy. While it’s certainly has access to sensitive information demon- calls ... your life is being lived in public more expedient for a professor to let stu- Rob Silverblatt Executive News Editor strates the university needs to create stricter whether you choose to acknowledge it or dents scavenge through corrected essays Sarah Butrymowicz News Editors guidelines about personal information pri- not.” Taking a stand on increased SIS pri- and exams, it is not the right thing to do. Pranai Cheroo Jenna Nissan vacy. vacy is the first way to push back again this A student should be rest assured that Lilly Riber The federal government comprehensive- trend. only he or she and the professor have seen Kat Schmidt ly addressed this issue well before the age Fortunately, the TCU Senate has taken graded work. Luckily, this problem is more a Jeremy White of Internet privacy. The Family Education the first step toward restoring confidence result of convenience (or perhaps, for some Alex Blum Assistant News Editors Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 outlined in student privacy rights. But this is not professors, not knowing all the students’ Bennett Kuhn Christy McCuaig specific guidelines for colleges and univer- enough. Coming into compliance with names) than a desire to break the spirit of Ashley Pandya sities for use in handling student records. a necessary federal law is the minimum; the law. Taking those extra few minutes Giovanni Russonello Certain directory information, similar to going further to fix a broken culture of pri- after class to personally distribute papers, Matt Skibinski Executive Features Editor that found in the Tufts White Pages, can be vacy is the only adequate way to address however, can actually help the professor released without student permission. But privacy comprehensively. put a name with a face and ensure student Arianne Baker Features Editors Liz Yates more sensitive data, like grades, cannot be But this problem speaks to larger issue privacy. distributed to anyone without student con- about student privacy on campus — espe- No one wants a campus where grades Carrie Battan Assistant Features Editors Jessica Bidgood sent. cially with grades. This SIS oversight is just and personal information about our back- Luke Burns The laws are clear and have been for over another aspect of a generally lax attitude grounds are taboo subjects, yet there ought Sara Himeles a quarter century. But under the current that faculty and students have toward to be limits to what is shared and what is Greg Connor Executive Arts Editor system, it is possible that student academic grades. kept private. The ultimate goal should be to records could be accessed by more people Most students routinely encounter a pro- create a culture that respects privacy when Sarah Cowan Arts Editors Kristin Gorman than are specifically allowed. fessor who is all too eager to have students needed but values openness when it is con- This week’s New York Magazine claims pick up graded assignments from an empty structive — and legal. Mike Adams Assistant Arts Editors Naomi Bryant Jacob Worrel DON WRIGHT Kahran Singh Executive Viewpoints Editor Eli Cohn Assistant Viewpoints Editors John Erban Stephanie Sguigna

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We reserve the right to refuse to print any classifieds which contain obscenity, are of [email protected]. an overly sexual nature, or are used expressly to denigrate a person or group. Questions? Email [email protected]. Life from the perspective of a Mets fan Goaltending and bolstered KAUFMAN quiet and realize it just comes with this column will look at — the other continued from page 11 being so deeply connected to the elements of sports besides the game which take place in the middle of Red Sox. itself. The atmosphere, the media, offense send Cardinals winter. I want to say, “Fellas, how Clearly, as the Nation demon- the fans and all the other non-ath- about supporting the guys on the strates, there is much more to sports letes involved are just as important soaring to first place court/ice/ring instead of jeering a than just the game itself. Sports as the athletes playing the game, team that won’t be playing until the encompass so much besides the even if they don’t chant “Yankees NESCAC But if Wesleyan truly wants snow melts?” Instead, I just keep game being played, and that is what Suck!” continued from page 12 to let the NESCAC and the program has grown in just a rest of Div. III hockey know it few years.” has arrived, it will have to be MEN’S SQUASH Still, the Cardinals have patient. been slow to gain their crit- “We have really tried to ics’ respect, failing to earn focus on playing one game Jumbos come up short against Brown Bears its first appearance in the at a time this season and BY TIM JUDSON rhythm. The X-factor in the match higher quality drives and reduced USCHO poll until Feb. 5, accomplishing one goal at Contributing Writer might have been the absence of errors. more than two weeks after a time,” Hendrickson said. the Jumbos’ usual No. 2 seed, “They are becoming much bet- tying Middlebury and break- “Since we believe there is no The men’s squash team traveled sophomore Chris Delaney. ter warriors on the court,” Eng ing a 30-game losing streak limit to our success this sea- to Providence, R.I. Wednesday “It was a big factor that Chris said of his players. “[However], to the Panthers. son, it is difficult to say what hoping to remain above .500. was out,” Gross said. “We thought we tend to play too textbook and “The naysayers just add will make this a successful Although the No. 14 Jumbos fell 7- we could probably get a win at the need to go for something differ- fuel to the fire for us, and season. I know I’d love to 2 to the No. 11 Brown Bears, they two spot.” ent.” everyday, practice or game, end my hockey career hoist- managed to put up a good fight The loss drops the team to Eng wants his players to attack we say to ourselves, ‘This is ing [the national champi- against a strong Div. I program. .500 on the season, but there are their opponents and apply more our time and no one else’s,” onship] trophy in Superior, Junior co-captain Jake Gross still high hopes for the squad’s pressure. At the same time, he is Layne said. Wisconsin.” started out strong at the No. 1 remaining matches. The Jumbos looking for the team to continue seed, taking the first game in con- will play a handful of similarly- its trend of committing few errors, vincing fashion, 9-1. From there, ranked teams and hope to pull out giving control to the opponent as the two top seeds swapped games at least one victory against these little as possible. Jumbos prepare for the before Brown senior Daniel Petrie tough opponents. Leadership on and off the court squeaked out the last two games This season, the Tufts squad will be important for Tufts as the to take a narrow 1-9, 10-8, 9-10, has come close to knocking off season winds down, and Eng will Howe Cup to be held at 10-8, 9-7 victory. talented teams such as Hamilton, look to his co-captains, Gross and Tufts benefited from two nail- Bates, and Bowdoin, all ranked in senior Dan Karlin, to set an exam- Yale February 16-18 biter victories from freshmen at the top 20. Despite the narrow 5-4 ple for the team. the No. 6 and 7 seeds. Freshman loss on Feb. 4 to No. 17 Bowdoin, “[The captains] have done a WOMEN’S SQUASH possible over the next few Scott Leighton moved up a spot on there is still plenty of time for great job all year,” Eng said. “Jake’s continued from page 12 matches so as to be ready the ladder to compete as the No. 6 Tufts to pull off some big wins and superior skill on the court has up. While the third- through for the largest tournament of seed and made the most of it by make its presence known in the been a good model for other play- fifth-seeded players man- their season. erasing a two-match losing streak postseason. ers.” aged a point here and there “I am sure everyone thought with a comeback five-game win. This weekend the Jumbos will But Eng is also looking for wins against the Bears, the bottom there were some areas they Leighton was down two games to travel to Cornell for the school’s from the eighth and ninth seeds. three players were met with a could improve in,” Avrutin one before he went on a convinc- annual Round Robin tourna- Sophomore Josh Levinson, who tougher fate, failing to muster said. “We will focus on indi- ing run to win the last two games ment. Tufts will face three worthy has been playing at No. 9 in recent a single point in their match- vidual styles and try and make and clinch the match 9-4, 6-9, 1-9, opponents, starting off tomor- matches, has had some close es. the necessary changes for this 9-2, 9-3. Leighton’s victory brings row’s doubleheader with a dual results lately, including a five- “Everyone lost, but when weekend.” his personal record to 10 wins and match against the No. 26 Hobart game marathon against Bates on you play against really “As a team we need to relax seven losses on the season. Statesmen. Saturday. good players, it helps your more,” Barba added. “In prac- Freshman Max Dalury, compet- Later that afternoon, the On the bottom half of the lad- own game,” Avrutin said. tice we will focus on quality ing at No. 7 for Tufts, battled in five Jumbos will battle an athletic der, the Jumbos have been a bit “Hopefully we will take that of drills rather than quantity. games to defeat Bear sophomore and tough Navy team. The No. 9- shaky, but Eng looks for them to with us to Cornell this week- [Coach] Doug [Eng] has done Jacob Winkler. Dalury started off ranked Midshipmen have steadily play well and net some key wins end.” this, as he has taken the time with good patience and excel- climbed the ladder and dominat- tomorrow. He also expects to see Tomorrow the Jumbos trav- to plan what each of us indi- lent counters, taking the first two ed many schools this season, rack- Delaney regain his form, as he has el to Cornell to play in the vidually need to work on and games, but Winkler came back ing up 10 perfect 9-0 sweeps. The not put forth his best squash in Cornell Round Robin against is getting on the court with us to win the next two to tie the Jumbos will be looking to snap the last three matches. William Smith and the host- during practice to make sure match. Having lost the momen- the five-game winning streak that As a team, the Jumbos will cer- ing Big Red. The Jumbos will we are focusing on the target tum, Dalury recovered and took Navy carries into the weekend. tainly be looking for a victory over then return to Medford to areas.” the match 9-2, 9-7, 7-9, 0-9, 9-5. After a mediocre weekend at the the weekend to get back on the take on NESCAC rival Bates With teams from all over the Other than the two solid fresh- NESCAC Tournament in Hartford winning track after losing three of at Belmont Hill High School country coming together to man performances, the Jumbos Feb. 2-4, coach Doug Eng is look- their last four matches. on Tuesday. These three compete in different divisions came out flat against their Ivy ing for various improvements “We are looking forward to the matches will serve as the final against some of the best play- League foes. Five of the Bears’ on Saturday and Sunday. He is weekend,” Gross said. “We are matches before the Howe ers in the country, the Howe seven wins were in straight sets, primarily concerned with three hoping to take at least two out of Cup Tournament. The women Cup, held at Yale this year, is as the Jumbos failed to find their things: better court awareness, three.” hope to prepare as much as the pinnacle of the season. Friday, February 9, 2007 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS 11

INSIDE THE NHL MATT KAUFMAN | A HAPPY RECAP Teams jockey as trade deadline approaches BY BRIAN BAILEY Senior Staff Writer For NHL general managers, this is the time of year in which they must be honest with themselves. More than meets the eye It’s time to realize that the playoffs might not be in the cards for their teams. It’s time for them to make all et me introduce myself. My the players with the big contracts someone else’s problem. It’s time to name is Matt, I’m from Ardsley, start thinking about the trade dead- line. N.Y. (just north of New York With the deadline just 18 days L away, the bottom-dwellers and bub- City in Westchester County). I’m a Mets ble teams will try to clean house. Possible playoff contenders will do fan, and I will be a Mets fan until the the opposite. Just as Carolina added valuable pieces last year for their run day I’m cryogenically frozen. to the Cup, many teams will seek to add depth for the postseason. Being a Mets fan is part of my identity. I am The most obvious seller at this strengthened by their successes and weak- point is Philadelphia . There’s always ened by their failures. Needless to say, this past next year, for a team with an abysmal season was one of great strength, followed by 33 points on the season. The big prize depression and disbelief, and then a gradual in the Flyers’ stable is center Peter return to stability thanks to the support and Forsberg. At one point widely regard- phone calls of many friends. Am I obsessive? ed as the best player in the league, Perhaps, but a passion for the Mets that burns Forsberg has struggled with injuries with the white-hot intensity of 1,000 suns is a during the past few seasons. Dealing major part of my personality. for him at this time could backfire, MCT Coming to Boston and not being able to but it could also payoff if he stays Philadelphia Flyers’ Peter Forsberg looks to the referees for a penalty call against the Tampa watch the Mets was a major adjustment (MLB healthy. Forsberg would be a good fit Bay Lightning on Jan. 30. Gameday just doesn’t cut it), seeing as how I in New York, but he is more likely to planned my meals, homework and social life land in Montreal or Vancouver . ice. If Boston doesn’t make a seri- two valuable veterans for the play- around the Mets schedule. However, the larg- Los Angeles got an early jump on ous push toward a playoff spot soon, offs. Rather, general managers must est adjustment, larger than eating in the din- its housecleaning, trading center there could be others moved as well be crafty when they add to their team. ing halls or having a roommate or not having Craig Conroy to Calgary and winger to free up cap space for next year. One player can make a huge differ- ESPN, was being surrounded by Red Sox fans. Sean Avery to the Rangers in order to As at any trade deadline, some ence in a team’s composition. It’s up Mets fans and Red Sox fans have an inter- loosen the burden on its payroll and teams will have trouble unloading to the execs to make sure that player esting relationship. Since the teams only make new room for young players. their big contracts. The Chicago won’t cost them their team’s future. play each other once every few years, there St. Louis may be a beneficiary Blackhawks, for example, may have In other NHL news, there is a new is the possibility of indifference towards one of the shuffling of players, with the trouble moving defenseman Adrian iron man of the league. Colorado another. However, it is possible that the two possibility of veteran winger Keith Aucoin because of the $5 million-plus Avalanche defenseman Karlis sets of enthusiasts could form an amicable Tkachuk moving there to bolster the they owe him next season. If Florida Skrastins passed Tim Horton to relationship because of a common enemy: depth of a team with Stanley Cup decided it wants to trade disappoint- earn the record for most consecu- the Yankees. I can’t speak for all Mets fans, but aspirations. ing winger Todd Bertuzzi, it may be in tive games played by a defenseman. my experiences with the Red Sox Nation have In Boston , there have been rumors the same boat as the Blackhawks. With the completion of last night’s led me to sometimes dislike the Sox about as of defenseman Brad Stuart being The trade deadline action in the game against the Atlanta Thrashers, much as I loathe the Tomahawk Chop. traded. Stuart, who will be an unre- league has changed significantly Skrastins has competed in 487- I assure you, I’m not a Yankees fan. I hate stricted free agent next year, would since the institution of the salary cap straight games, playing through many how they always make the playoffs, how they be difficult for Boston to keep with two years ago. The days of a lower- injuries to continue the streak. It’s throw money at their problems and how the the new cap restraints, but the Bruins seeded playoff team adding a lot of not a record that will be celebrated season is a catastrophic disappointment if have some young defensemen that personnel for the final push are over. much, but it’s a tribute to the man’s they don’t win the World Series. I feel like Jason would benefit from more time on the Teams can no longer afford to grab character and perseverance. Giambi and Johnny Damon both sold part of their souls by cutting their hair or shaving their beards before putting on pinstripes. I’m sure many Sox fans echo my sentiments. Editors' Challenge But Yankees fans are, for the most part, pleasant to talk to. I can have intelligent con- NEW JERSEY NETS AT BOSTON CELTICS versations with them about baseball and watch Subway Series games with them in a Do you remember where you were on Jan. 5, 2007? competitive yet non-hostile environment. I’m The Boston Celtics do. They were in Memphis on that historic Friday night, beating up on the Grizzlies with a 128-119 not saying Red Sox fans are stupid or violent, shootout win, behind 26 points from Wally Szczerbiak. but sometimes their opinions are a little ... Over a month has passed since, and the world has changed dramatically. David Beckham now has a bigger contract than one-sided. the GDP of Grenada, Peyton Manning’s jewelry box is no longer empty and the city of Boston has been held ransom by dozens For example, I lived with a Red Sox fan, of crazed cartoon characters. named Rob, during a summer program at But one thing has yet to change – the Celtics’ win total. The men in green improved to 12-20 with that fateful win in Georgetown University in 2003. Before then, Memphis, and a month later, they’re 12-36, no longer contenders for anything, save for the lottery pick that may land them I’d never really had any contact with a mem- Kevin Durant in this year’s draft. ber of the Nation. I initially thought we’d get But if Celtics history has taught us anything, it’s that all things – good and bad – must come to an end at 16. Just as the along because we could both hate the Yankees Celtics may never win a 17th championship in our lifetimes, they’re not going to lose a 17th-straight game, either. — this summer will be great! If not for the fact Tonight the Celtics host the New Jersey Nets, who have lost four of their last five, with the only win coming by two points that Rob was possibly the most arrogant and over the horrendous Atlanta Hawks. The Celtics won their last match-up with the Nets – in East Rutherford no less – thanks annoying Sox fan I’ve ever met, that would’ve to a 29-point, 14-rebound performance from Al Jefferson. Given the defensive ineptitude of Jefferson’s opposing power been true. I can pinpoint that summer as the forward, Nets veteran Jason Collins, there's no reason that last month’s double-double shouldn’t happen again. This pick’s time I began to harbor angry feelings towards for you, Al. the Red Sox. The pick: The streak ends now. Finally. The Celtics win a game. For five weeks, I lived with “The Red Sox —by Evans Clinchy are going to win the World Series. They’re unstoppable!” Well, the Sox were stopped by Aaron Boone, crushing the Nation’s hopes once again (just like in 1986 with Bill Buckner DUKE AT MARYLAND — had to throw that reference in there) and Rob got his comeuppance in the form of While Duke-UNC undeniably remains the marquee rivalry of ACC men's basketball, recent years have seen the rise a knuckle sandwich (someone else couldn’t of another nemisis to the No. 16 Blue Devils: the University of Maryland Terrapins. While the Tar Heels were on the stand him either). I was quite pleased. downswing starting with the 2001-02 season through the 2003-04 season, the Terps filled the void, providing for an Might that experience have colored my exciting and legitimate substitute for the traditional Battle of Tobacco Road. opinion of the Sox and their fans? Maybe I Since the 1999-00 season, Maryland (17-7, 3-6 ACC) has gone 7-10 against Duke (18-6, 5-5 ACC), including three should give them another chance. My angry wins at Cameron Indoor Stadium, an areana infamously hostile to visiting teams. Notable games between the two feelings subsided into ones of neutrality ... teams include the 2001 NCAA Tournament national semi-final, where the Terrapins blew a 22-point lead, losing 95-84 then I came to Tufts. to a Blue Devil team that eventually won the National Title that season. In 2004, the Terps took down top-seeded Duke At this point, I realized how deep the in an OT thriller in the ACC Championship game, ending Duke's streak of five-straight ACC titles. Yankee/Red Sox rivalry actually goes. Don’t get Sunday's game will add another chapter to the saga, as Duke travels to College Park. Both teams are riding cold me wrong, it’s one of the greatest rivalries in streaks now, with the Terps having lost five of their last eight games, while the Blue Devils have dropped three straight. all of sports, but sometimes the Nation takes Duke's team is talented, but young, led by junior guard DeMarcus Nelson (14.3 pts, 5.4 rebs) and sophomore forward it a little too far. Forget the “Johnny Damon is Josh McRoberts (12.9 pts., 7.9 rebs) while the Maryland squad boasts an experienced, though inconsistent lineup. The a traitor for crimes against the Nation” shirts; Terrapin senior triumvirate of guard D.J. Strawberry, guard Mike Jones and forward Ekene Ibekwe have combined for I’m talking about the “Yankees Suck” chants. 38.3 points and 14.9 boards per game for Maryland. These chants break out at Celtics games, Bruins The stakes are high for both teams in this game. A loss for Maryland – a bubble team vying for an at-large bid to the games, and even wrestling matches (yes, I like NCAA Tournament – would almost certainly seal its fate as an NIT team, while a loss for the Blue Devils may eliminate wrestling, and yes, I know it’s scripted), all of them from the Top 25 for the first time since the 1996-97 preseason poll, ending their streak at 201-consecutive ranked weeks. With both teams desperate for a win, this game should live up to all the annual expectations. see KAUFMAN, page 10 The pick: Maryland in a squeaker. Matt Kaufman is a sophomore majoring in —by Thomas Eager economics. He can be reached at Matthew. [email protected]. 12 INSIDE Inside the NHL 11 Editor’s Challenge 11 Sports Men’s Squash 10 THE TUFTS DAILY Friday, February 9, 2007

INSIDE THE NESCAC Wesleyan University leads changing of the guard in men’s hockey Traditional heavyweight Middlebury makes way for upstart Cardinals, new NESCAC hockey power emerges

BY SAPNA BANSIL allowed. This year has been end. Having lit the lamp 64 Daily Editorial Board no different, as Wesleyan has times this season, the Cardinals yielded just 47 goals thus have already improved on The Wesleyan men’s hockey far, good for second in the their NESCAC-worst mark of team was just as familiar with NESCAC. 55 goals from last season. The Middlebury’s dominance in “We are probably the most squad has also been markedly Div. III as anyone. defensive-minded team in the more efficient with the man- When the two teams faced NESCAC, using a wings-deep, advantage, scoring on 20.3 off in last season’s NESCAC four-defensemen system, so percent of its power plays, up quarterfinal, the Panthers we have never placed empha- 7.5 percent from the 2005-06 overwhelmed the Cardinals sis on our offense,” senior campaign. 7-0 en route to Middlebury’s co-captain Will Bennett said. “Our team offense has sixth conference title in seven “Strong defense keeps us in improved this year dramati- years, and its third-straight every game.” cally,” Bennett said. “I would national championship. The emergence of sopho- attribute this improvement Heading into this year, not more Mike Palladino — the to the addition of a great many would have bet against team’s backup at the start of freshman class and specifi- the Panthers finishing at the the season — as the NESCAC’s cally [freshman forward] Dave top of Div. III hockey. United best goaltender, has aided the Layne. He is a goal scorer and States College Hockey Online defensive effort. On the year, has really helped our power (USCHO) ranked Middlebury he has posted an astounding play. It has been fun playing No. 1 in its preseason poll 1.82 goals allowed average, a with him this year.” and predicted the team would .929 save percentage, and a With 24 points on the season, repeat as NESCAC champions. .767 winning percentage, put- Layne, who spent the last few The Cardinals, meanwhile, ting him atop all three catego- seasons in the Eastern Junior were projected to finish fifth ries in the conference. League, is running away with in the conference. “Last year, I wasn’t very con- the NESCAC freshmen scoring But a look at the NESCAC sistent with my play and at title. He leads the Cardinals standings suggests that this times wasn’t able to maintain with 12 goals, nine of which COURTESY RICHARD ORR season’s outcomes have defied the proper focus during games have come on the power play. Wesleyan senior co-captain Will Bennett has 32 points on the season to all expectations. For the first that is needed to be success- Layne knew he could con- lead the NESCAC. Wesleyan has surprised everyone and climbed to first time in program history, ful,” Palladino said. tribute an offensive threat to place in the NESCAC for the first time in program history. Wesleyan, with a league mark “Now I follow a good pre- a team with a strong defensive of 9-3-3, is in sole possession game routine and have rec- tradition. of first place in the NESCAC ognized the importance of “I felt that it was a great career games, he is just four this year have been the most and has the opportunity to maintaining focus, which has fit for me because I knew I points shy of the century mark rewarding. clinch a top-four finish with a definitely contributed to bet- would have an opportunity to for his career. “The older guys, in particu- win tonight at Colby. ter consistency in my personal be another piece of the puzzle “I don’t really think about lar the seniors, are very proud An important key to the play. My coaches have also and to bring something to the [getting my 100th point],” of the team’s success this sea- Cardinals’ success this season helped me work on improv- team that maybe was lacking Bennett said. “I’d much prefer son,” senior co-captain Ryan has been their ability to main- ing a lot of individual skills in previous years,” Layne said. a championship banner in our Hendrickson said. “When we tain one of the conference’s of my game that needed to be “It was a huge opportunity.” rink or a home playoff game. first came to Wesleyan, our most impenetrable defenses. fine-tuned in order for me to Bennett has also been a Those would be Wesleyan program was generally con- Since the 2003-04 season, the become a better overall goal- major offensive factor in this hockey firsts.” sidered the laughingstock of year in which Chris Potter took tender.” year’s squad. Second to Layne Indeed for a program the NESCAC. It is really great over as coach, the Cardinals Wesleyan can also attri- with 10 goals, Bennett has tal- that has never won a game to look back and see how the have ranked no lower than bute its success to its marked lied a NESCAC-best 32 points. in the NESCAC Tournament, fifth in the conference in goals improvement on the offensive Despite playing in just 84 the team’s accomplishments See NESCAC, page 10

Battle of the undefeateds: WOMEN’S SQUASH Tufts and Bowdoin square off tonight Bears too much for Jumbos The women’s basketball team may be 7-0 in the NESCAC, but the real Team suffers rough loss at No. 9 Brown on Wednesday test comes tonight. the day, with 16 in her three games. With two games remaining, coach BY LAUREN EBSTEIN Barba took the lead against her Brown Carla Berube’s squad will undoubtedly Daily Editorial Board opponent, freshman Laura Pyne, in the encounter the toughest challenge of third match, but eventually lost by a the 2006-07 campaign — a 7 p.m. Although the score might not reflect score of 9-3, 9-5, 10-8. match-up in Brunswick, Maine with it, the women’s squash team put up an “I am going to continue to work the No. 2 team in the country, the admirable fight on Wednesday night at on tough game strategy and a more Bowdoin Polar Bears. host Brown University in Providence, relaxed entrance to the court,” Barba No doubt the Jumbos remember R.I. said. “This past weekend I realized why the last time they squared off with The Jumbos dropped all nine match- I had started playing squash and tried Bowdoin during last year’s NESCAC es to the No. 9 Bears, but came out of to use that passion to calm my nerves Tournament on Feb. 18. Needless to the match with an idea of what they and play the game that does not show say, it did not end well for Tufts, as need to work on to be competitive up when I am nervous.” the then-No. 6 Polar Bears rallied from in the season’s culminating event, the For a Jumbo squad that has had a halftime deficit to defeat Tufts 52-41 Howe Cup Tournament on Feb. 16-18. to overcome injuries and absences, and eliminate the Jumbos from the “The match was decent,” sophomore Wednesday still provided a bright spot, tournament quarterfinals. Still, that Victoria Barba said. “I feel the team as the Jumbos fielded nine players, ending was a marked improvement went into it with a couple of doubts, thus not having to forfeit the ninth from the 73-56 loss Berube’s team suf- but we played hard and that is all you game by default. fered earlier in the 2005-06 season. can ask of anyone.” Freshman Stefanie Marx at No. 3 also But this year, a rejuvenated and After missing last weekend’s NESCAC provided the Jumbos with some posi- confident Jumbo crew is determined Tournament, senior co-captain Julia tive play. Marx started off her match to prevent history from repeating Avrutin was back in action at the No. with an early lead in the first game itself. At 7-0 in conference play, Tufts 1 spot for Tufts. Unfortunately for before Brown senior Zarah Rahman got has already outdone last year’s 6-3 Avrutin and the Jumbos, Brown senior the best of her and ran away with the

mark, and it still has two games left JOSH WILMOTH/TUFTS DAILY Erin Andrews dominated Avrutin in match, 9-6, 9-3, 9-0. on the schedule. A loss to Bowdoin Senior guard Taryn Miller-Stevens had five three games, 9-1, 9-1, 9-3. While no “Brown was a good warm-up for this tonight, however, would secure yet points and six rebounds in the women’s Jumbo player managed to pick up a weekend,” Avrutin said. “We are going another regular-season title for the basketball team’s win over Williams. game against her Brown opponent, the to play some really good teams, and we Polar Bears, relegating Tufts to the No. squad recognized the level of play it needed the competition to get us ready 2 seed. not enough, the Jumbos will have to needs to attain over the next couple of for this weekend.” Leading the league in nearly every play Colby the following afternoon. weeks. Senior co-captain Liz Thys, soph- offensive category, Bowdoin will force Though the Mules are not impressive “Today was a tough match,” Avrutin omore Jessica Herrmann and junior the Jumbos to rely on their defense as far as NESCAC standings are con- said. “We knew that going into it. Even Micela Leis all played in their usual — the team’s bread and butter dur- cerned, Tufts cannot be complacent though we lost, everyone played really No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5 spots, respec- ing the Berube era — especially when against a presumably weaker oppo- hard and tried their best, which is the tively, for the Jumbos, while sopho- it comes to guarding senior Eileen nent, something that has plagued most you can ask for.” more Simone Grant, senior Morgan Flaherty, the league’s leading scorer. them this season. In the No. 2 slot, Barba put up the Glasebrook and junior Stephanie Gold And as if facing Bowdoin in the pen- strongest fight of the day. Although she rounded out the bottom of the line- ultimate game of the regular season is — by Rachel Dolin fell in consecutive games, she scored the most points out of any Jumbo on see WOMEN’S SQUASH, page 10