HE TUF DAILY IWhere You Read It First Wednesday, Februarys 3,1999 Volume XXXVIII, Number 7 I Minority admissions addressed Applications by race

First of five meetings discussing admissions IDolicies 1800 by JEREMY WANGIVERSON showed that applications from that the major increase last year I600 African American, Hispanic Ameri- Daily Editorial Board was due to that ...the quality ofthe 1400 Minority admissions was in the can, and Asian American students on-campus experiences, the qual- I200 spotlight Monday night as the are on the rise. ity of any type of contact written first of five discussions planned “One of the key elements here from direct mail, or whether it’s 1000 African American by Vice President for Arts, Sci- is the percentage of students who through human contact ... we’ve 800 0 Hispanic ences, and Technology Me1 accept the offer of admissions,” got to be on , because we 600 10 Asian Bernstein was held to address the Cuttino continued. “HOWdo we really have got to tell people ‘Why 400 concerns presented to him by stu- influence these things? ... It’s a Tufts?”’ ’ 200 dents at the end of last semester. community effort; it really hap- He later hit upon a recurring 0 “I’m very hopeful that at the pens in a lot of different ways.” theme of the evening, that the 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 end of these five sessions... we Cuttino said Tufts has tradi- community as a whole plays an would have arrived at that first tionally depended upon alumni influential part in enrolling an in- phase, where people have some networks to recruit prospective coming class. Students accepted by race confidence where Tufts is now, students, but the University is “1’11 bethe firsttosay enrolling where.we’ve been, where do we changing its tactics to attract a this class does not rest with the want to go, and then to begin to broader range of students. admissions office alone; every- deal with the issue of how do we “There’s better information and body in this room, everybody on get there,” Bernstein said in his betterrecognition ofthequality of this campus has a role to play in introduction. the experience that is here. And in enrolling in this class,” Granger I200 Dean of Admissions David orderto [recruit different students] explained. 1000 Cuttino and Associate Director of we’ve organized the staffto more “We’re not asking the students Admissions Earl Granger each effectively work with schools in to do the work, but we clearly are 800 0 Hispanic spoke for about 15 minutes, focus- different parts of the country,” he asking the students to us in 600 ing primarily on the tactics that the said. that endeavor. Because 1 hope 400 admissionsoffice usesto increase Granger stressed that the ad- you all, everyone has a vested 200 interest in Tufts amongminorities. missions office is working to im- interest in the types of students 0 Cuttino and Granger also dis- prove the visibility of Tufts we do enroll here at Tufts and we 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 cussed ways of increasing the through thequality ofcontactwith can’t do it ourselves,” he contin- percentage of minority students prospective students. ued. who enroll after being accepted. “One ofthe things we’re really After Cuttino and Granger Students enrolled by race “We’ve been fortunate that the trying to do here at Tufts is in- spoke, Cuttino and his staff re- interest in Tufts has been grow- crease the visibility for under-rep- sponded to nearly 20 questions ing,”Cuttino said, referringto sta- resented populations,” Granger from students. 1800- tistics he handed out which explained, “That’s why we believe Some students said they felt 1600-* that the question and answer ses- 1400-( sion made it too easy for the ad- l200.~ Wendell Phillips ministrators to avoid questions. 1000-, “When we asked specific ques- 800.1 0 Hispanic tions, we rarely got specific an- 600-*- swers and it was very frustrating,” nominations cl&ed said freshman Tufts Community 400.6 200 by ELIZABETH SOLOMONT application, assigns it anumerical Union Senator Jesse Levey. “When students voiced their con- 0 Contributing Writer score, and based on a tabulation 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 Forty-nine Tufts students were of those numbers, determines the cerns, no change was made, so I notified on Monday that they had five finalists. Those five students hope it will be addressed for the been nominated for one of Tufts’ then arenarrowedtoone in acom- upcoming discussions.” “I really liked the moderators,” foreign languages, how the Uni- most prestigious awards, the petition in which the finalists are ~ Other students felt the modera- freshman-Kriss Paddock said. “It versiiy decidesbhere to send rep- Wendell Phillips Award. judged on a short speech to the tors, History Professor Howard was more orderly, there were no resentatives, and how Tufts re- According to Professor Fulton committee members in the pres- Solomon and Director of the Of- shouting matches this time.” cruits Asian Americans, among Gonzalez, associate professor of ence of a public audience, upon fice of Diversity Jean Wu, were Students wanted the specifics many others. mathematics and this year’s Com- which they are examined again. effective in overseeing the pro- and inquired about whether ad- mittee on Student Life(CSL)chair- Finally, one winner is determined. ceedings. missions literature is printed in see ADMISSIONS, page 11 man, during the next few months Gonzalez says thatthe timetable each nominee should submit an forthis yearwill be as ithas been in in-depth application to CSL. This yearspast. Thenominees will sub- $5m planned for financial aid application will put them in the mit their application by the middle running for a monetary prize and of March and finalists will be nar- by DANIEL BARBARISI the coveted opportunity to be the rowed down before spring break. Daily Editorial Board only Tufts student to deliver a The finalists will face offabouttwo Tufts has been under increasing pressure re- speec:? at the commencement cer- weeks after spring break, and on cently to make changes to its financial aid program, emony this spring. that same night in early April, the both by Tufts students and by competing universi- Director of Student Activities winner will be chosen. ties, which have been increasing their merit-based JodieNeally said that any member Theapplication, which isorigi- and need-based aid. of the Tufts faculty, staff, or stu- nallyjudged by CSL, is comprised The budget presented at Monday’s Arts and dent body may. nominate a Tufts of three separate parts: an oral Sciences faculty meeting includes the earmarking of junior or senior who they feel has presentation submitted on a tape; $5 million in increased financial aid, a goal to be displzyed excellence in public a resume, documenting the completed within five years. The budget will be sent speaking and a commitment to candidate’s history of community to the Trustees for their approval this weekend. community services. service; and an essay addressing This “five-year plan,” presented by University Daily file photo The Wendel I Phi I I ips award has aquestion posed toall ofthenomi- President John DiBiaggio and Vice President for Facultv meeting.. a long history at Tufts and in the nees. Arts, Sciences, and Technology Me1 Bernstein, also Boston college community, where The competition is stiff. includesmorethan$2 millionto institutethe“1nternet 80th percentile of the industry. it has been awarded annually since Gonzalez said, “Practically every 2 Program,” which aims to improve the electronic In addition to increased financial aid, the plan will 1896 in memory of the famous one of the applicants possesses infrastructure at Tufts. The plan also contains funds also assess the environment for minority students Boston orator, clergyman, and qualifications to [receive] the for the specific purpose of attracting and retaining and faculty on campus, according to DiBiaggio. abolitionist, Wendell Phillips. This Wendell Phillips [award].” minority facultymembers. ’ “Recruiting, and I might add, retaining, under- award is given to two students Self-nominations for the The five-year plan will cost between $7 and $8 represented students and taculty ofcolor is aprimary each year - one from Tufts and Wendell Phillips awardare encour- million, drawing funds from the endowment, tuition goal here,” Di,Biaggiosaid.“We need to determine if one fi-om Harvard-each ofwhom aged; thus, several students were rate increases, enrollment increases, and reductions there’s a problem, and whether that problem is a epitomizes those qualities that aware that they were being offered in the operating budget. factor offinance, or a factor of environment. If it’s a Phillips himself was best known the chance to compete for this Bernstein said the plan is necessary to compete factor of environment,’we’regoing to have to change for: an excellence in public speech prize. For some students, how- with our benchmark schools. that,” he said. and a profound sense of social ever, their nomination came as a “ASwe react aggressively,” Bernstein continued, Last winter’s decision by Princeton University to responsibility,Gonzalezexplained. surprise. Neally says that a high “we will have time to do this over four or five years. revamp and dramatically increase its financial aid, At Tufts, the selection of the percentage of nominees self-ap- It will require changes in the way we’re organized, program has led to changes in kind by nearly all the recipient for this award is deter- ply, but not all. She estimates that changes in the way we do business.” Ivy League schools, as well as by many of Tufts’ mined by CSL, agroup made up of the numbers are about half self- Also included as part ofthe five-year plan will be competitors, including Georgetown, Washington five studentsand sixfacultymem- nominated and halfnominated by $1 million for faculty compensation. Bernstein said bers. The committee reviews each someone else. this istoensurethat facultysalariesremainwithin the see AID, page 13 2 THETUFTS DAILY February 3,1999 Punxsu tawn Phil did NOT A double-barreled fight see his against gun litigation shadow - ATLANTA - As 1,400 exhibitors in the firearms industry gathered at the annual gun trade show here this week, the industry’s leaders, lobbyists and the National Rifle Association used the Spring’must occasion to show their solidarity in the fight against gun litigation. The industry is under attack from mayors who are suing gun manufacturers and distributors for the costs of crimes caused by firearms and who hope to mimic the success of state attorneys be coming! general who went after tobacco companies. As part of the gun industry’s effort to defend against the suits, four of its trade and lobbying groups said Monday they will form a new organization, theNational Shooting Sports Council, that will help them better coordinate the industry’s message. The new group will be made up of board members from the American Shooting Sports Council, which speaks for the firearms Fresh ,Samantha adds two ’new drinks industry; the National Shooting Sports Foundation, the trade - association that sponsors the annual trade show; the Sporting Popular health drink packs vitamins into a.bottle Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers Institute, which deals with by KELLY WISNEWSKI industry standards; and the Wildlife Management Institute. Daily Editorial Board “We’ve been very fragmented about communicating what our Fresh Samantha, apopular line industry is all about,” said Richard Pelton, marketingvice president of natural juice beverages, has for the American Shooting Sports Council. He said that the liquor recently come out with two new industry, for example, has been a model of how to be active by delights, “Get Smart” and “Soy encouraging drunken drivers to take taxis home and with other Shake,” which tout the nutritional public service programs. value of some not-so-common in- “I’m a businessman and I feel strongly about our rights,” said gredients. Pelton, who until recently was a vice president of0.F. Mossberg & Get Smart, part of Fresh Sons, ashotgun manufacturer. “We are not theNRA. I’m a lifetime Samantha’s Body Zoomers line, is member, but the NRA looks out for the user. Our industry employs an all-natural strawberry and ba- people ... We are going to fight this to the death.” nanajuice drink with gingko, gotu kola, and agave. Gingko and gotu Indonesia’s political kola, antioxidants that support healthy circulation, serve as the juice’s herbal supplement while future agave acts as the drink’s natural Indonesia is moving toward June parliamentary elections whose sweetener. outcome will determine whowill be thenext president. Sincethe fall Soy Shake, packed with vita- of President Suharto last May many new parties have formed that mins and minerals such as A, C, D, plan to run candidates in the elections. Here is a look at the largest and calcium, is offered in a vanilla groupings and their leaders: almond flavor. However, it tastes Megawati Sukamoputri, at 5 1, daughter of Indonesia’s first more like bananas than vanilla al- president, Sukamo, is considered the front-runner for the presi- mond. dency. She heads the Indonesian Democratic Party, which.repre- The Soy Shake, like Get Smart, sents a broad range of opposition to the former Suharto regime’s also contains the agave sweet- corruption and rights abuses. The party may win 30 to 40 percent ener. Soy Shakeispartof anew line of the vote and dominate the selection of the new president. of Power Snack beverages that Amien Rais, at 54, was prominent in last year’s student demon- aim, throughthe addition ofherbal strations that led to the ousterof Suharto. He now leads the second- ingredients, to provide a snack in largest Muslim organization, Muhammadiyah, and chairs the Na- a bottle for people on the run. tional Mandate Party. He is a strong contender and hopes to form As advertised, the new bever- a coalition with urban intellectuals and those who oppose age is rich and filling, but how Sukamoputri as too timid. healthy is it to eat out of a bottle? President B.J. Habibie, at 62, Suharto’s handpicked but unpopu- Fresh Samantha claims that lar successor, does not have much of a chance to stay in power their drink is nutritiously adequate. Photo by Daniel Rodrigues followingelections. Hisruling party, Golkar, may evenreplace him Constantly developing research Healthy, packed with vitamins and bursting with fruit, Fresh . as its leader with Marzuki Darusman, a human rights campaigner. about the benefits of herbal Samantha offers an alternative to traditional beverages. supplements enables companies The research results of soy and into a cheerleader. Cambodian info like Fresh Samanthato make these soy products are much more sub- Fresh Samantha, started by e. . . claims legally. stantial. “We certainly know that Doug Levin in 1992, is a family minister aims to eject But how true are their asser- soy is a good sourte of protein, affair. The company is named after tions? e s p e c i a I Iy for vegetarians ,” Levin’s two-year-old daughter . “There’s something very en- Economos said. Samantha. The bottles, decorated cultural vulgarians ticingabout [herbs], but we don’t Although soy contains a sig- with pictures by Levin’s wife, have the research to support the nificant amount of fat, it is unsat- Abby, are filled with freshly- PHNOM PENH, Cambodia-Cambodia’s information minister, claims,” Assistant Professor Lu Laysreng said he’s interested in tackling the foreign media that are urated fat which is healthier than squeezed juices. Christina the saturated fat Fresh Samantha’s mission is to overrunning his country. Economos said. In its latest pro-culture campaign, the Information Ministry has found in meat prod- enrich its customers’ lives with Economos, who ucts. Among other qualityjuices. A multimiUion dol- issued edicts on everything from “effeminate” foreign styles and teaches the under- short skirts to poor grammar and film violence. nutritional benefits, lar business, the company’s graduate nutrition Officials are putting the kibosh on Western slang, even “OK.” soy also contains a growth has been doubling each classes at the Tufts “Soon we will have Khmerbodies and Khmer heads, but we’ll have natural form of es- year. School ofNutrition foreign minds, foreign hearts,” Lu Laysreng said. trogen called The juices are appealing be- Science and Policy, When Lu Laysreng took over the Information Ministry in No- phytoestrogens. cause they are not from concen- reported that re- vember, he began a series of cultural programming “appeals,” an Current Tufts trate and contain no preserva- search on herbal acknowledgment that the fledgling government lacks the power to research about tives. The addition of “trendy” benefits is erratic. make TV stations comply. phytoestrogens ex- herbal ingredients, which are in- Although there is ex- The ministry’s list ofdos and don’ts includes a request that local plains its importance cluded in many Fresh Samantha tensive ’ research TV stations show Cambodian films three times aweekand that radio to women going drinks, contributes to the brand’s about the benefits stationsplay the national anthem more often. Violent films shouldn’t through meno- popularity: ofEchinaceaand St. be broadcast before 9 p.m. Pornography is banned, as are insults S t e p h‘a n i e pause whose estro- While both ofthese new Fresh John’s Wort, she directed at King Norodom Sihanouk. Women in karaoke videos, a Shambroom enjoys a gen levels may be Samanthajuice drinks have nutri- does not deem any staple of Cambodian television, are asked to dress “traditionally.” insufficient. Other tional value, the Soy Shake has other herbal studies Fresh Samantha (Translation: no thigh showing.) And please, no commercials dur- research shows that more conclusive evidence to sup- ing news programs. conclusive. soy prevents cancer. However, port its claims. So, the next time “I don’t think that anyone soy is only advantageous if con- you’re in Brown and Brew and are would stand behind the claims at sumed regularly, so ah occasional looking for a caffeine-free drink Compiled from the Los Angeles Times-Washington this point, because the jury is still soy Shake isn’t going to prevent that might just perk you up, Fresh Post News Service and College Press Exchange out,” she said. cancer or turn a football player Samantha juices are worth a try. THETUFTS DAILY February 3,1999 3 Features

A rockin’ wav to read: reviews of books about bands . Features takes a comprehensive look at of some of this year’s hottest books on music

by JOHN REED most likely response in the 1970s. Regardless oftheir Tiie Final Days of Michael Hutclience Senior Staff Writer reactions to the repercussions of their art, another By MikeGee Music is an art unto itself, but musical artists are book hasrecently beenaddedto thecollection. What also the subject of art. Biographies on artists and can youexpect,consideringthat the punk rock world The suicide band histories compliment music and may enhance did produce some of the most interesting and stun- wasasad endto your I istening ningexamples ofcover art in rock history. The coffee- more under- pleasure and table size book, The Cover Art ofPunk, collects the a I i t i e s . understanding. best album covers from the punk-rockgenre (egSex Looking forthe Pistols, Clash, Slits, Sham 69, Raincoats). It could history of your certainly act as a prototype for today’s younger favorite band? bands who seem to have lost an appreciation for an Want to know imaginativealbumjacket. whatcertain lyr- ics mean? Go to the literary side of rock. While rock Somebody to Love books are not very profitable by some industry ByGraceSlick standards, they are a great source of musical knowl- edge. There is a bevy ofbooks on rock, its history, its Somebody to Love is the autobi- future, its theory, and its consequences (good ography of Grace Slick, lead or bad). But the most interesting are singerofThe Jefferson Airplane. the biographies - autho- It is a blunt account ofher child- rized and unau- hood through her acid-induced days with the band. She re- calls her sexual escapades with Jim Morrison, everyone in the Airplane (except

Slick is funny and bru- tally honest enough to make this, a good study of an aging rock Hutchence was graced with auniqueand atmospheric voice. The Rolling Stones: The band’s popularity, at its peak in the mid-’SOs, It’s Only Rock and seemed to be increasing again when Hutchence took his Roll:Song ByS01tg own life in 1997. Hisdeath placed adamperonany futuregreatnessand Steve effectively ended the career ofoneofrock’s more stable line-ups (INXS had no member changes in its 20-year existence). The story of Hutchence is one of a man who was rich, charismatic. It’s Only Rock and terminally unhappy. The book is thorough, but depressing. And & Roll gives the inclusion of a “full corbner’s report” and the program of events at the story be- Hutchence’s funeral isextremely morbid.

J a g g e r - Phil Lynott: Tlie Rocker selection of I R i c h a r d s By.Mark Putterford some I have thimbed Primarily knownforthemachistnobass-drivenclassicrocktune,“The that sets it apart from the Boys Are Back In Town,” Thin Lizzy was basically the brain hundreds ofotherbooks on the Stones. child of Phil Lynott. An outstanding bassist and The Reatles: The book summarizes the songs, backgrounds, extraordinary vocalist, Lynott was another and subjects. While some of the backgrounds are almost-bright light. Oneofhis more By Barry Miles of interest, some subjects were probably best left interesting projects was unknown. Once the self-proclaimed “Greatest abriefstint with The Bea1le.s. A Diary is a well-researched docu- Rock Band,” the Stones are now poster boys for mentoftheFab Four. Lavishly illustrated, it includes the “Greediest Rock Band” for their exorbitant many rare and never- before-seen photographs (es- ticket prices (which range up to $300). This pecialy some superb concert shots) of the band. A book evokes memories of the band’s better Diary chronicles the important days of existence days. from the earliest meeting of John Lennon and Paul McCartney through the official demise ofthe quartet The Who: Concert File in 1970. By Joe McMichael& Jack Lyons In addition to the day-to-day jaunts of the group & and, when available, set lists from livegigs, enlarged Tlie Who: M(i-vintuntRhythm & Blues quotations of the more important events appear on By Richard Barnes every page. The funniest quotation belongs to George Harrison who, when asked ifhe was upset when fans The Who: Maximum Rhythm & were burning Beatles records in I966 replied, “They Blues isaneutral and honest record of have to buy them before they burn them.” the band’s shaky existence. Brutally Summarizing the Beatles career is an extremely candid and very critical, the book great task. Barry Miles does a splendid job keep- gives the inside line on the general ing his book concise without deleting the impor- tension that was more than likely tant events. Miles was a close friend of the band thesinglemost importarrtingredi- during its glory years, and his relationship with ent in the band’s chaotic live the Beatles adds a great dose ofcredibility to the performances. entries. The Who. The Concert File The Bco/les. A Diury is without hesitation the is a diary of the band’s career premier Beatles biography book to date and most of live shows, complete with likely the only one you’ll need to get a thorough set lists and some praise and overview ofthe Beatles’ legacy. criticism thrown in. Thegru- eling tour schedule shows Tiie Cover Art uf Punk why Townsend might have Various Artists wanted to throw the towel in when it came to touring extensively. Refus- Can you imagine how the pioneers of the punk ing tours and failing to record, the band’s corded auniquechrist- movement would have reacted if they had realized legacy rusted away. Townsend will be rernem- mas tune that combined that their movement, music, and lifestyle would be bered for being the most difficult spoiled brat in the soul of punk and the the theme of an extensive collection of books and rock’s history. Maybe when he sang that famous fuel of Lynott’svoice, cre- higher-education courses like the one offered by the opening line in the song 5:15, from Quadrophenia, atingone ofthe betteryule-

Ex-College last year? ’ “Why should I care?” he was really speaking to his tide ditties. Lynott’s heart gave out in 1986 and yet another rocker left Angry cries of “bollocks” would have been the fans. us with a lingering question mark as to what he could have done. 4 THETUFTS DAILY February 3, ‘1999 4 I WEDNESDAY EVENING Q - TIME WARNER @I- OVER AIR CHANNELS O ,-TUFTS CONNECT FEBRUARY 3,1999 I c

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f THETUFTS DAILY February 3,1999 5 Arts &? Entertainment You call that entertainment? Another awards show falters ‘TV Guide Awards’ offers some laughs, nothing new byCAROLlNEWOLTER a round of applause. came as a refreshing change from Daily Editorial Board Cheers to the editors of TV the norm for‘thank-you speeches, The stars came out in force last Guide for their choice of Best he promptly thanked his hairstyl- night as Christina Applegate of Show You’reNot Watching. Past ist. Might I add that his hair, and Jesseand French Stewart of Third winners of this award have in- therestofhim, waslooking mighty Rock,fiom thesun hosted the first cluded Party of Five and others good in the “suituxedo” that so annual TV Guide Awards. This who struggled through the first many of the male winners were new awardsshow combinedsome few seasons before making it big. sporting. ofthe best elements of old favor- This year the award went to 7th AfterDuchovny’sacceptance, ites such as the Golden Globes Heaven, quite possibly the best Stewart, who is sexy in his own and the Academy Awards, with family show togracetheairwaves right,made hisfunniestjokeofthe theadditionofnew improvements. in a while. evening, saying, “If I was that Stewart and Applegate opened The entire cast of 7th Heaven good looking I would sit at home the ceremonies with dry humor assembled behind the microphone and make outwith myselfall day.” that left the home audience look- as Stephen Collins accepted the There’s a thought ... ing around and thinking, “Am I award in a touching demonstra- The TV Guide editors pre- supposed to be laughing?” tion of unity and togetherness sented a special award to a pro- Stewart, who is hilarious in his (sigh) that left the television audi- gram theyfelt“changedthete1evi- own right as Harry Solomon on ence believing that they really are sion landscape.” Again, they hit Third Rock, was stuck delivering afamily. Pinch yourself,guys,and the nail on the head and presented one-liners like, “If this were my makeamental notethattelevision Drew Carey withthe award for his Hosts Christina Applegate and French Stewart deliver dry father’s award show it would be isn’t real. sitcom, The Drew Carey Show. humor at the first annual ‘TV Guide Awards.’ nakedon the front lawn screaming Favorite Actorin aDramawent Themedley ofscenescompiled to at all the other award shows.” (surprise, surprise) to the demure introducetheaward included some where Carey and other middle- stands as an affirmation that the Absolutely tasteless. Applegate David Duchovny ofX-Files. In a of the funniest moments of the aged members of his cast were entertainment industry is in fact was even worse. gesture of self-pleasantry that showandmorethanafew instances naked, or pretty close to it. Carey capable ofairing shows with some- Unlike traditional thing other than sex appeal (Buffj, entertainment Online winners from ‘TV Guide’ the VampireSlayer brought home awards, theTV Guide I most of the on-line awards - no Awards are voted on In addition to letting TVGuide site, www.tvguide.com.The re- comment). by subscribers to the subscribers cast a vote for their sultswere talliedandannounced Carey’s first words upon re- publication. The favorite actors and television along with the broadcast of the ceiving the award were made in magazine has been in shows, the magazine also made it first annual TV Guide Awards true stand-up style. “I can’t be- existence since 1953 possible for web surfers to voice last night, and it looks like Buffj, lieve all those women are still and is now the num- their opinions on the magazine’s cleanedup. Drumroll please ... screaming after seeing my naked ber one weekly in body!” America. The award Careycontinued in thisvein by winners are notified Sexiest Male/Female: Best Theme Song: thanking hisaudience,“ ... theshut- in advance, so when *David Duchovny, X-Filcs *Dawson’s Crcck ins, the unemployed, people in actresses like Jenna *Sarah Michelle Geller, Bufi Best Animated Show: prison -here’s to you!” Elfman of Dharma the VarnpircSla er .ThcSirnpsons On the segment entitled and Greg (who, inc i - Best Dressed Best Sci-Fi/Fantasy “Cheersand Jeers,” TVGuidetook dentally, was suffer- *David Duchovny, X-Filcs Show to the streets and polled passers- ingfrom aseverecase *Sarah Michelle Geller, BufJj, 0Bu.y thc VampireSlaycr by, some of whom gave Jeers to of mop-hair when Thc VarnpircSlaycr Scariest Villain: the institution of television, say- she received Favor- Favorite Pet: *“Spike,” Bu.y the Vampire ing,“l don’t watch TV. I don’t like ite Ac:ress in a Com- mJoey’s duck onFriends Slaycr TV. It should be banned com- edy Series) stammer Favorite Commercial: Best Kiss: pletely.” Others feltthat “...it’s too through a breathy *’Taco Bell *Richard& Caroline, Caroline contrived, too censored and too and seemingly spur- Best Hairdo: in thc City edited.” of-the-moment ac- *David Roreanaz, Buffy thc Best Teen Character: All in all, the first annual TV ceptance speech, the VampireSlayer *Buffythc VampireSlayer Guide Awards was successful, if Boy Scouts in the -Sarah Michelle Geller, Buffy not a typical awards show. My audience are found thc VarnpircSlaycr -Caroline Wolter advice, however: Don’t bother screaming, “Be pre- David Boreanaz racked up the awards. .I watching next year-you already pared!” and those of know what you like. us who are fans of Ally McBeal mumble bitterly un- der our breath. Campus a cappella groups on a high note The highlight of the evening was an appearance by none other Mates and Jills nominated for awards; Shir Appeal releases new CD than Big Bird himself, who ac- cepted the Favorite Children’s by ALISON DAMAST Jackson Jills: Show award presented to your Daily Editorial Board The Jackson Jills, Tufts’ all-female a cappella group, have also favorite and mine, SesameSlreel. The current acapellasceneon campus is not only hip, it’s happening. received numerous. nominations for their most recent album, Not He delivered the best comedy of Here’s an update ofsome ofthe kudosa few oftheTufts acapellagroups Guilty. The Jills received the following nominations: Best Female the evening with the only political have been receivingfortheir work on new albums, as well as upcoming Collegiate Album (No1 Guilty), ‘Best Female Collegiate Song dig of the night. albums to look out for. (“Bethlehem”), Best Female College Arrangement (Jamie Futterman Big Bird: What happens to the and Nadine McSpadden), and Best Female Collegiate Soloist (Jamie winners after they win? Amalgamates: Futterman). Gordon: They get impeached. The Amalgamates, Tufts’ oldest coed a cappella group, recently “We’re really excited to have so many.nominations,” said Sunny Big Bird: Is it gonna hurt? received three Contemporary A Cappella Recording Award nomina- Smith,presidentoftheJills. “Somuch workgoes intothealbum. I think SesameStreet knows where it’sat. tions for their most recent album, Grandma’s Camper. The nomina- the nominations that we received this year, in addition to the ones that The award for Favorite Actress tions were announced on Feb. l. They are as follows: Best Mixed the Mates received, say a lot about the quality of the a cappella scene in a Drama went to Roma Downey Collegiate Album (Grandma’sCamper), Best Mixedcollegiate Song at our school.” of Touched by an Angel. Her ac- (“I Don’t Want to Wait”), and Best Mixed Collegiate Soloist (Courtney ceptance speech was the most Simson). touching of the evening as she The group is extremely excited about the awards, which are given out Shir Appeal: thanked her fans by saying, “I by CASA, the Contemporary A Cappella Society of America, a San Shir Appeal, Tufts’ only coed Jewish a cappella group, will be came to this country with so many Francisco based non-profit organization that represents the international releasing its first album everwithin thenexttwoweeks.Thealbum, Man, dreams, and you have given me a cappella community. The winners will be announced on March 1. Woman,andSchevilz, willcontain amixoflsraeli rockmusic, traditional every one of them.” Pure cheese, Larry Kwon, the music director of the group, says, “The album Hebrew songs, and American songs with Jewish meaning. but there’s something extremely represents a tremendous amount of work, and it is gratifying to see the Hillel will be throwing a CD release party for Shir Appeal, so look convincing about her gentle ac- album recognized on a national scale.” around campus for signs announcing when it will be. Copies ofthe CD cent and soothing lullaby-voice. Neil Francisco, the president of the Amalgamates, shares Kwon’s will be available at Hillel and . She could have gotten up there feelings about the nominations, saying, “we are absolutely thrilled to Rebecca Rudnick, president of Shir Appeal, says of the album, and thanked the Angel of Death be recognized for our album and are proud to continue the tradition of “We’ve been working long and hard on it and I think everyone’s going and she still would have received award-winning a cappella at Tufts.” to be impressed. We’re really excited.” 6 THETUFTS DAILY February 3,1999

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Buses the C; at 6:0( THETUFTS DAILY. February 3,1999 7 Sports Back on track: Jumbos recover After Wheaton loss, men to beat Hamilton by BEN OSHLAG gave Tufts a 36-25 lead at.the victory. Daily Editorial Board break. “We came out with a lot of The men’s basketball team The team continued its strong fire,” Andrews said. “We knew opened up its conference sched- play well into the second period, that this was a good team coming ule last Friday night with a 74-66 extending the margin to as high as to our gym, and that we really 16. Both Flaherty and Andrews needed to come together and Men’s kept up their productive offensive play strong defense. We had a Basketball output, with Flaherty going on tough challenge, but we were up I another hot streak and scoring to it.” y;;ilton four consecutive buckets for the Andrews finished the game I ;j I Jumbos. with 19points and five rebounds, With a littleover eight minutes while Saylor rounded out the top left in the game, the Continentals performers with 14 points and victory over NESCAC rival began their final run at Tufts’ seven boards. Although they Hamilton. The win has helped the lead. Scoring 12 unanswered don’t show up in the statistics, team bounce back from a disas- points, the opponents cut the senior Steve Svajian, sopho- trous outing the week before, margin to as low as three, but with mores Tom Bernier and Fred wherethe Jumbosfell apart against the leadership of Andrews and Pedroletti, and Sisson all had Wheaton, losing 72-46. Saylor, the Jumbos fought offthe huge games on the defensive Tufts was presented with one charge. side ofthe ball, holding Hamilton of its biggest defensive chal- “I brought the seniors in and I to under 40 percent shooting on lenges so far this season when it toldthem it’syourteam,takeover,” the game. faced off against Hamilton. The Sheldon said. “Now’s the time. I “Tonight might have been our Continentals boast an extremely said to get us going and be lead- best defensive effort,” Sheldon talented front court, featuring ers, and they did that.” said. “Defense is the key. When All-American forward Mike Andrews brought the lead you get pounded, you have to go Schantz and center Jon back up to eight with consecutive back to basics. Defense wins Schmiegel, who are averaging drives into the lane, and the Jum- games, so we went back and did well over 20 points and 13 re- bos kept up their strong defen- that.” bounds each per game this sea- sive play to hold back the Conti- The win followed one of the son. The Jumbos were up to the nentals. Sophomore Bobby Jumbos’ worst losses this season, test, however, and kept the two Mpuku also came up big down a 72-46 trouncing at the hand of Photo by Daniel Rodrigues relatively quiet all night. the stretch, hitting a jumper and Senior guard Mike Andrews helped lead the Jumbos over “Our game plan was to go in three free throws to ensure the see BASKETBALL, page 14 Hamilton with 19 points and five rebounds. andshut down theirtwobigguys,” coach Bob Sheldon said. “I wasn’t going to let them beat us. After working on it all week in practice, LOA.Lakers and lead the pack we really played hard and doubled them well.” in the talented NBA Western Conference “They’ve got two really good big guys, but we had five guys we Teams look to begin own dynasty after Jordan’s departure from game could throw at them,” sophomore Dan Flaherty said. “That worked by JON JAPHA General manager bined for 35 points and 15 re- todosomedamage intheplayoffs, to our advantage. We had to stay Daily Editorial Board was unable to sign a dominant bounds a game last year. Hersey with forwards Danny Manning, down and not go for the ball fakes, The more things change, the power forward, but the Lakers Hawkins, a veteran shooting George McCloud, and Pat Garrity. and we made them take some poor more they stay the same. The old have anumber ofsmaller forwards guard, is reliable, andGary Payton, In fact, the top seven players for shots.” saying istrue this year in theNBA that canget thejobdone. Rick Fox one ofthe premier point guards in the Suns average almost the same Despite the strong defense, scored 12 ppg last year, and a the NBA, is probably the best all- number of points per game as the however, Hamilton still jumped stronger should be around defensive player in the Lakers’ top seven. out to an early lead. The rim Inside able to improve on his seven league. The Portland Trailblazersare seemed to shrink every time @ the‘NBA points and seven boards per Seattle also brought in Billy one of the most underachieving Tufts put up a shot, and the team I game. Owens from Sacramento,who is a teams in the NBA, but if coach was kept scoreless. Finally, after In the back couk, Derek Fisher versatile forward that can handle Mike Dunleavycan keephistroops three and a halfminutes and five Western Conference, as a num- is a capable point guard, and all- the ball. Seattle will be strong in in order (and out of police cars), missed opportunities, the Jum- berofhigh-profile stars like Scot- star can both score the regular season, but does not the Blazers can become one of the ’ bos got on the board. Senior tie Pippen, Antonio McDyess, (16.9 ppg) and shut down op- have the overall talent to topple most talented teams. Center guard Mike Andrews hit a shot and have changed posing stars. The Lakers have a the best in the West. Arvydas Sabonis averaged 16 and then followed it with two ZIP codes. The power structure great bench, including phenom The are one of points and ten rebounds per game free throws on Tufts’ next pos- in the West is virtually the same Kobe Bryant, forward Elden the hottest teams in the West, as last year, but is known for hiscrafty session, making the score 7-4 in this year, though. Campbell, and free agent acqui- they have brought in a number of passes and great touch. Forward favor oSHamilton. There remain only three teams sition veteran Derek Harper. Look players that will give them instant will probably The two teams traded buckets with a legitimate chance to go all for the Lakers to mesh as a team respect. Center (1 1.4 start at the four spot and will be over the next six minutes, with the way. That leaves eleven teams this year and possibly go all the ppg) was theman in the middle for joined up front by , sophomore Dan Flaherty doing in the conference fightingforme- way. the Bullsdynasty, and power for- one of six Blazers to average in most of the work for the Jumbos. diocrity. Even though the rest of Se- wardTom Gugliotta(20ppg) will double figures last year. Flaherty, who finished the game Aside from the two seasons attle ismovingatarapidpace, the fill the void that Antonio McDyess Problem child Isaiah Rider is with a team-high 20 points, kept in which was b one of the most talented but in- the Jumbos in the game with seven flailingat baseballs, the Western NBA Western Conf rence Predictions consistent players on the team. He points and an assist inside to se- Conference has watched as Jor- Midwest Pacific averaged 20 points per game at the nior Sebastian Saylor in a three- dan and company have dis- shooting guard spot, but could minute span. sected every opponent the West 1. Utah Jazz I. have increased that average if he Tufts went on to take a 17- 16 has sent. We are now entering 2. 2. Seattle Supersonics had played consistently. Damon lead with a jumper in the lane by the post-Jordan era, though, and 3. 3. Phoenix Suns Stoudamire, oneofthe best young senior Rich Sisson with 8:32 togo aside from the Indiana Pacers in point guards in the game, aver- inthe period. Hamilton brieflyre- the East, the cream of the crop in 4. Minnesota Timbenvolves 4. Portland Trailblazers ages 17.3 points and 8.2 assists took the edge, hitting a layup to the West are the favorites to win 5. Mavericks 5. per outing. go up 19- 1 8. Andrews erupted for it all. The bench is suspect with a quick five points, however, in- Showtime is back in Los An- 6. 6. Carlos Rodgers and. Stacey cludinga baseline finger-roll and geles and the bad boy is gone, 7. Vancouver Grizzles 7. Augmon,each ofwhom have failed a huge three-pointer, and the Jum- which will mean good things for in previous stops. Without a bos had the lead for good. the Los Angeles Lakers come Seattle SuperSonics made very left when he fled to Denver. Cliff strong bench or strong discipline, “[Andrews] is the most explo- June. The Lakers probably have few moves in the off-season. Robinson is good for 14 points per this team will probably not ven- sive athleteon ourteam,” Sheldon the deepest and most talented They should finish in the same game as the small forward. In the ture beyond the first round of the said. “We gave him the ball and team in the league, and have got- place as last year, right behind the backcourt, , with the playoffs. cleared the lane, and he did agreat ten rid ofproblematic point guard Lakers. The Sonics brought in departure of Kevin Johnson, will If the no-name Sacramento job.” Nick Van Exel. The front court center Olden Polynice, whose 7.9 finally have control of the team. Kings end up makingtheplayoffs, Hamilton remained close for boasts hooperhapper Shaquille points and 6.3 rebounds won’t be Kidd, whoaveraged 1 I pointsand don’t be too surprised. You may most of the rest of the half. A late O’Neal, whogave the Lakers their enough to match Shaq in the big nineassists pergame last year, will notbetoo familiarwithsomeofthe 9-2 run by the Jumbos, capped off first dominant center since games. be joined by the sharp-shooting players, but they have the poten- with a three-pointer by freshman Kareem Abdul-Jabaar, averaging Forwards Vin Bakerand Detlef Rex Chapman. Bobby MacMannis at the buzzer. 28.3 points per game. Shrempf are consistent and com- The Suns also have the bench see NBA, page 14 Editor-in-Chief EDITORIAL Lauren Heist Managing Editor

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Medford MA 02155 E-mail: [email protected] THETUFTS DAILY February 3,1999 9 National/World News Bill Clinton sends Congress $1.77 trillion budget College Press Exchange last several years never had this to victory inthe last two presiden- so government could grow,” said appropriations for the Persian Gulf WASHINGTON - President opportunity,” Clinton said. “They tial elections - women, minori- Senate Finance Committee Chair- war) since the Reagan Cold War Clinton on Monday sent to Con- never had the option to do what ties and the middle class - by man William Roth Jr., R-Del. “Yet buildupended in 1985. gress a $1.77 trillion budget that we can now do ... and we had better emphasizing spendingon families, the president has asked Ameri- Some $53 billion ofnext year’s proposes taking advantage of a fulfill our duty.” Clinton’s budget health care, and education. cans to go without asignificanttax defense spending would go for booming economy to accomplish proposes a$39 billion increase, or At the same time, the budget cut until at least the year 20 15, so new weapons and equipment -a everything from buyingmore mis- 2.3 percent, in spending in fiscal includes $262 billion in spending he can spend hundreds of billions seven percent increase in‘procure- siles to reducing global warming. 2000, which begins Oct. I. on the military, $1.3 billion to put ofdollarson big government. That ment spending - and $6 billion The second balanced budget The budget blueprint is in- more police officers on the street is just plain wrong.” would finance a 4.4 percent pay of Ckton’s presidency also ear- tended to keep the economy and$215m,illiontopromote“zero Also likely to meet with oppo- raise for uniformed personnel. marks a huge surplus to protect healthy and to keep citizens’ at- tolerance” ofdrug use by criminal sition is Clinton’s plan to shut Defense Secretary William Cohen Social Security and Medicare, tention on their fatter pocket- offenders, allofwhicharedesigned down corporate tax shelters and said the pay raise was urgently while fbndingadditionaldomestic books, and not on Clinton’s im- to appeal to more conservative loopholes, which is designed to needed to deal with increasingly programs through measures such peachment trial. voters. raise $33.4 billion overthe next five serious recruitment and retention as raising the cost of cigarettes by On Monday, the split-screen Whilecongress is likelyto fight years. problems. 55 cents apackandclosingcorpo- presidency continuedwith Clinton many of Clinton’s spending mea- The White House is especially As Cohen acknowledged in a rate tax loopholes. dramatically announcing his bud- sures, the big battle will be over targetingthose corporatetax shel- Pentagon briefing, only$4 billion From apolitical standpoint,the get in the splendor of the White how to use the budget surplus ters that are designed to reduce a ofClinton’s$l2.6billion increase fiscal 2000 budget, which must be House East Room, while five that has been generated by an company’s tax bill without having would be financed from the new approved by Congress, challenges blocks away Monica Lewinsky expanding economy and a de- a wider economic purpose. budget. The rest would come from . Republicans to either support was questioned for several hours crease in federal spending as a “These kinds of tax shelters money made available by antici- Clinton’s use of the surplus to by. House prosecutors and law- share of that economy. violate the intent ofcongress, they pated economies in Pentagon op- protect popular programs or yers for the president in a down- Always conscious ofthe stage- violate the (tax) code, they clearly erations,expected lower fuel prices plunge ahead with their own plans town Washington hotel room. craft of every event, the White erode the corporate tax base, and and unspent funds from previous for across-the-board tax cuts. Clinton drew a line in the sand House had the budget bound in they breed disrespect for the tax budgets. The administration is keenly from the outset, challenging Re- black this year to symbolize the law,” Treasury Secretary Robert Clinton seeks to spend $34 bil- aware that a robust economy has publicans not to spend the sur- black ink not just of a balanced Rubin said Monday. lion on targeted tax cuts including kept the president’s approval rat- plus on tax reductions. budget, but one with a whopping Clinton also wants to increase a$l,OOO tax credit to help citizens ings high in the face of an embar- “Our economic house is in or- $1 17 billion surplus. Clinton wants the cost of cigarettes by 55 cents cover the costs of long-term care rassing sex scandal and impeach- der and strong,” Clinton said. “If to transfer 62 percent of the pro- apack, which he believes will cut forthemselves orarelative, a$700 ment process. we manage the surplus right, we jected budget surplus for the next smoking by teenagers and raise tax credit to assist workers with While past presidents have had can uphold our responsibility to 15 years, or $2.8 trillion, to the about $8 billion a year for the next disabilities, tax relief for a parent to struggle to craft budgets that future generations. We can do so Social Security system and I5 per- five years. His budget also sets who stays at home to care for a dealt with staggering deficits, by dedicating the lion’s share of cent to the Medicare system. An aside $20 million to pay the legal young child and tax credits to pay Clinton faced an embarrassment the surplus to saving Social Secu- additional 12 percent would be set costs of a suit against the tobacco for school construction. ofrichesandwasableto formulate rity and Medicare and paying down aside fora new Universal Savings industry, the proceeds of which Also, Clinton’s budget allocates a budget on which the chief point the national debt.” Accounts program, designed to would go to help protect Medi- $200 million to help students do ofdispute will be on how to spend The spending Clinton envi- help working families save for re- care. better in schools, $600 million for the massive surplus. sions would go to many programs tirement, and the remaining 11 The 2000 budget contains a after-schoolprograms,and$l.4bil- “We have a special obligation designed to play directly to those percent for military readiness and $12.6 billion increase forthe mili- lion to help schools recruit, hireand because our predecessors for the constituencieswho carried Clinton other spending programs. tary from present spending levels train 100,000 new teachers by 2005. Republicans want to use some and is part ofan overall increaseof Along with protecting Social . Slaves’ role assumes. of the budget surplus to protect $1 IObillion Clinton isrecommend- Security, the budget retargets the Social Security, but want to use ing for the next six years. programs that Clinton and Vice the rest to cut income taxes by ten In terms of dollars adjusted for President AI Gore used success- greater prominence percent, or about $600 billion over inflation, the increase is the first fully in their 1996re-electioncam- the next ten years. real, sustained increase in military paign: Medicare, Medicaid, edu- Los Angeles Times-Washington . Post News Service for Jefferson and his guests at “We didn’t balance the budget spending (as opposed to special cation and the environment. CHARLOTTESVILLE,Va.- Monticello. Surveys commis- Like a welcoming guide, Sally sioned by the estate show that Hemings’ ghost beckons black blacks account for less than three AT&T’s mega-deal with Time tourists to share the legacy of percent of all visitors. Thomas Jefferson’s historic home. Small asthat numbermight be, Revelations about Hemings- it’s at least double thenumber who Warner looks toward the fwture she was Jefferson’s slave, and re- would have been at Monticello College Press Exchange wireless service together. cent DNA testing suggests she before officials began including To succeed in tomorrow’s high-tech world of “The wireless long-distance offering wasjust the also was most likely themother of slaves in their presentations, said Internet access, wireless communications and high- first generation of sticky bundles we’ll see from one ofhis sons-are attracting an Dianne Swann-Wright,who directs speed data, a telephone business must start by AT&T,”said Kagan. “They talkedaboutcharging$5 increasing number ofblack Ameri- the estate’s oral history project. providingthe basics: being able todial anumber and for a second phone line with the cable service. cans to Monticello. “Many of us [blacks] don’t talkto somebody, as Monday’s deal between AT&T Obviously their strategy will be to give more dis- Eager to capitalize on blacks’ want to talk about slavery because Corp. and cablegiant Time Warner Inc. underscores. counts when you sign up for more services. They burgeoning interest in their own we see it as such a painful event,” “This deal isn’t so much about sending voice over want you so tied into them, you won’t even think of history, officials here haverewrit- she said, adding that tours con- cable as it is about preparing to-win in tomorrow’s switching to a competitor.” ten the story line relayed by do- ducted as recently as 1980 ignored marketplace, when voice calls may be as little as 5 Sofar,attemptstoputvoicephonecallsonacable cents at the Jefferson estate, which slavery at Monticello. “We’redo- percent of the business,” said Jeffrey Kagan, an TV system have been disappointing.However, AT&T attracts half a million visitors a ing a disservice to our history and Atlanta-based telecommunications consultant. has little choice but to push into the lead by perfect- .. year. They continue to show our ancestors when we refuse to AT&T’s joint venture with Time Warner, the ing and offering reliablecable voiceservice ifit wants Jefferson and his achievements in look at how they lived every day.” nation’s largest cable TV provider, eventually will to someday become a full-service, national telecom- the foreground, but the backdrop The workat Monticelloissimi- providevoice, Internet andvideo overTime Warner’s munications system - in other words, recreate the is being filled in with new and lar to efforts under way at other cable systems in 33 states, starting with a couple of old Ma Bell system that was split apart I5 years ago. dramatic accounts of the slaves historic landmarks and tourist at- cities by the end of the year. The companies expect The twist is this: “Full service” in the coming * who surrounded him. tractions. In most cases, curators thearrangement togenerate annual sales of$4 billion decade won’t be the telecommunications Ma Bell “Monticello was an African say they want to present a more after three years. knew. It will mean wireless, Internet andother appli- village, and Thomas Jefferson complete picture of history and More importantly, however, the Time-Warner cationsthat are elbowingstandard wirelinecallsonto grew up in an environment that use what they are learning about deal, along with AT&T’s move to buy the sidelines. was essentially an African com- slavery to help black and white TeleCommunicationsInc., the No. 2 cable company, Cable television operators offer coaxial cable, the munity,” said James 0. Horton, Americans see themselves as play- will give the largest long-distance phone company pipeline into people’s homes that is capableofcany- professor of American history at ers in the nation’s story. access to about 40 percent of the nation’s homes, a ing the new services, but cable companies have a bad George Washington University in In recent years, officials at Co- huge competitive advantage as cable operators, public relations problem stemming from customer Washington and a member of a lonial Williamsburg hiredactors to local phone and wireless companies and Internet complaints about high costs and poor service. If historical advisory board at re-enact a slave auction, complete providers begin to reach out for customers and AT&T is to stay in the game, much less grow into new Monticello. “There were six white with blackfamiliesbeingsplitand stake out market share for communications services services, the company knows its voice calling over people on the plantation and 200 sold at market. Curators of the of the future. cable must be as easy to use and reliable as Ma Bell’s African slaves. You can’t tell me Library of Congress staged an AT&T intends to offer local and long-distance plain old phone service over wires. c those six whites affected the hun- exhibition of rare photographs of service at about 20 percent below what customers Positioning for the future carries a hefty price tag dreds of slaves and weren’t af- Southern plantation life with currently pay, C. Michael Armstrong, AT&T’s chief forAT&T. Whilethejointventure with Time Warner fected themselves by the slaves.” slaves working under the gun of a executive, told industry analysts. is much less costly than its $48 billion takeover of During a recent winter after- white overseer. Often,justdiscus- “We will be the low-cost provider compared to TCI, AT&Testimates itwillspend$600milliononthe noon, fewer than two dozen visi- sion of these presentations draws any other way to deliver these services,” Armstrong venture in the first two years as well as spending$300 - tors-nearly all ofthem white- fire from blacks. But officials say said. “And we will be putting together more bundles to $500 to equip each home that opts to get phone walked through the mansion as they will continue to press on be- on top of what we’re announcing now.” service via cable. AT&T will own a little more than tour guides explained how slaves cause they know more about the Indeed, last week, AT&T launched a dime-a- three-faurths of the joint venture, and Time Warner built furniture and cooked meals history of slavery. minute calling package that tied long-distance and will own the rest. i.

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14 THETUFTS DAILY February 3,1999 c - West will produce three chamDionshir,1 1 contenders NBA best backcourts in basketball, with tacular, but in order for the Spurs Michael Finleywillplaythepwer Shareef Abdur-Rahim (22.3 ppg, continued from page 7 JeffHornacek(l4.2ppg)andJohn to do damage in the playoffs, they, forward spot, though look forhim to 7.1 rpg) is considered the future of tial to win some games. The Kings Stockton (12 ppg, 8.5 apg). Utah and backupguard , will also play a lot ofsmall forward with the franchise and just inked a long- strengthened their front court by has the talent, the experience, and have to step it up. The Spursare an veteran A.C. Green stepping in at term contract. signing center Vlade Divac and the desire, but in a compact sea- old team and, if they don’t win the four spot. Finley averaged 21.5 Veteran will start at his ten points and eight rebounds son will need to avoid injuries to soon, they will have to start think- pointsperouting last year. Joumey- shooting guard and aid the devel- pergame. their aging stars in order to win the ing about tebuilding. man has had some opment of talented rookie point Before the lockout, Sacramento championship. The Minnesota Timberwolves troubles in the past but is still a guard Mike Bibby. With Reeves, traded Mitch Richmond to Wash- The goodnews forthe Houston were in the news more last year talented player. Veteran Hubert Abdur-Rahim, and Bibby,the Griz- ington for power forward Chris Rockets is that their front court than any otherteam, excludingthe . Davis will start alongside Nash, a zlieswill haveagoodteam inafew Webber. Webber, who put up 22 were all members of the Dream Bulls. First, they signed forward man the Mavericks hope will carry years. ppg last year and will probably be Team. The bad news is that the rest to a $120 million the franchise in the future. With Jordan out of the picture, asked for more, will be joined up of the squad would struggle to contract, and then they further Those that watched the Den- the championship is up for grabs. front by , who make the CBA’s all-star team. shocked the basketball world by ver Nuggets last year, and there Unfortunately, there is not a lot of is slowly developing into a very (16.4 ppg, 9.8 making the playoffs. The were very few, would probably not parity in the Western Conference strong forward. rpg) is possibly the best center in Timbenvolves’ momentum has recognize this year’s squad. New this year, as the Jazz, Lakers, and The back court includes shoot- basketball, and Charles Barkley, died down slightly, though, as the general manager and Rockets are‘ the only teams with ing guard Tariq Abdur-Rahad and with 15 pointsand 12reboundsper team lost Gugliotta and his 20 new head coach Mike D’Antoni legitimate title hopes. Therest will rookie Jason Williams (not to be game, is a dominant power forward. points to the Suns. That will thrust overhauled a team that won only just have to wait their turn. confused with Nets’ power for- The biggest acquisition, Garnett into a bigger role than his 11 games last year. Issel brought ward Jayson Williams). The two though, is small forward Scottie 18.5 points and 9.6 rebounds. back McDyess, a power forward Tough road have never put up lofty numbers, Pippen from the Bulls. Pippen has Power forward has averaging 15 points and eight re- h butare veryquickand will beable played Robin to Jordan’s Batman movedoverfrom Philadelphia, and bounds per game. He drafted Raef ahead for to outrun a number of the older for a long time in Chicago and is will be lookingtoprove himselfto LaFraentz, who, though small, will guards in the,Western Conference. looking to prove he can win with- other teams in order to gain a big have to play the center spot. Jumbos The bench includes Vernon out “His Airness.” Unfortunately, contract in the next few years. Cen- The Nuggets also get back Eric Maxwell, who still has some skill there isnoonetogettheballtothis ter Dean GarrettreturnsfromDen- Williams, after he was out with an BASKETBALL left in him, and Jon Barry. The trio of superstars. Matt Maloney ver, but is not really a threat to the injury for virtually the entire sea- continued from page 7 Kings won’t be great this season, will get the starting job at point other big men in the game. son last year. Issel was able to Wheaton. As a team, Tufts shot but could be very competitive in guard and will get , the veteran trade for Van Exel, who, despite just 19 percent in the first half, years to come. the call at shooting guard. Neither shooting guard, is good for 12 discipline problems, is a talented including going 0-7 from three- , No for the one can create shots or hit the points per game, but the gem in the point guard. Team captain Bryant point range. By the break, Golden State Warriorsmeans no perimeter shot consistently. Un- backcourt is , Stith and hometown hero Wheaton had built up a 23-point wins. As much as a problem as less someone steps up in the who averaged 17.7 points and 8.6 will fightforthe edge, and whiletheJumbosplayed Sprewell was, he was by far their backcourt, Houston will falter early assists per game. Without a deep shooting guard spot. relatively even with the Lyons scoring leader, and John Starks in the playoffs. bench and their leading scorer, the The team will have very little during the second half, they could will not be an adequate replace- The San Antonio Spurs pos- Wolves will have a tough time bench help and will most likely not not make up any ground. c ment. The Warriors only won I9 sess the only legitimate “twin building on their playoff success make the playoffs this year, but are No Tufts player finished with games last year, and things will tower” threat in the NBA, with from last year. one of the young, talented teams more than eight points, the team probably notgetmuch better. Erik center and for- The only important moves the in the NBA. was out-rebounded 44-38, and Dampier (1 1.8 ppg, 9.0 rpg) starts ward . Unfortunately, made last year At the bottom of the pack are turned the ball over 22 times, to at center, with and this may not be enough to get the were made during the draft, where the Vancouver Grizzlieswho have Wheaton’s 15. at the forwards. Spurs over the hump. Robinson they traded for Steve Nash and started to collect a good group of “We’re agreat team when we’re Marshall is talented but an under- scored 22 points and pulled down DirkNowitzki (supposedly a Ger- youngsters, but are still afew play- ready to play on any given night,” achiever, and Caffey doesn’t have 11 rebounds per outing last year, man phenom). The deals were ers away from being competitive. Sheldon said, “but we’ve got to the strength to bang with the big and Tim Duncan, the rookie ofthe enough to make the Mavericks a Bryant “Big Country” Reeves is a get some consistency and that power forwards like Karl Malone. year, matched his mate with 21 respectable team, although they young center with potential. starts with practice.” The back court will be Starks points and 12 boards. Hampered are not talented enough to have a Reeves, who averaged 16 points After Friday’s win, the team and , apoor decision by injury,smallforwardSeanElliot decent shot at the playoffs. 7’6” and eight’reboundslastyear, will - seems to have bounced back from maker at the point. The bench only put up nine points per game. center Shawn Bradley will share not get much help up front. the loss. The Jumbos will look to doesn’t lookmuch better forcoach The front court includes vet- time with John “Hot Rod” Will- TheGrizzliesarestillsearching prove it on the road this weekend P.J. Carlesimo, consisting of eran point guard iams. Bradleyputup 11 pointsand for apowerforward, andCherokee ’ as they travel to face conference .* , Chris Mills, and and the young shooting guard eight rebounds pergame last year, Parks and Pete Chilcutt are both rivals Connecticut College and rookie Antawn Jamison. The fran- Jaren Jackson. Neither one is spec- and Williams is a tested veteran. vying for the job. Small forward Wesleyan. chise is hopingthat Jamison turns into a star and that they can soon build around him. The Los Angeles Clippers should be accustomed to the bot- Summer awayin DC! tom spot in the Pacific division by now. Theyriskedtheirnumber-one draft pickon Michael Olowakandi out of the University of Pacific. Olowakandi(a117’0” 269 poundsof him) lacks offensive skills but will be a presence in the lane. I The forwards are Rodney pend your summer at the virtual pulse- I Rodgersand Lamond Murray, each point of world affairs -Washington, DC. i S i of whom dre unable to keep up World-renowned George Washington I with the premier forwards in the division. University offers you more than 700 courses

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