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Partly Cloudy Read It First 73/57 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LXIV, NUMBER 14 Wednesday, September 26, 2012 TUFTSDAILY.COM Petition requests access Africana Studies launches new to Cousens weight room major and minor b y Je nn i f e r Wh i t e think they care is why I’m asking b y Br i o nn a Ji m e r s o n Daily Editorial Board for this change in policy and not Daily Editorial Board just silently grumbling.” A number of students and com- Ricci believes reopening the Following several years of munity members are petitioning Lunder weight room to the stu- negotiation between the stu- for the Athletics Department to dent body at-large will be an effi- dent body and the adminis- reopen the Lunder Fitness Center cient use of space, particularly tration, Tufts’ new Africana in Cousens Gymnasium to the when the weight lifting area of Studies program is settling entire Tufts community, following the new Steve Tisch Sports and into its first month on the this year’s enactment of a policy Fitness Center is crowded and Hill, complete with a new that limits the weight room space space is limited. director, a set curriculum and to varsity sports teams. In the past, when Cousens student interest. The petition comes after the was the only fitness facility on The faculty of the School opening at the start of the semes- campus, varsity teams displaced of Arts and Sciences in May ter of the 42,000-square-foot community users during reserved voted in favor of a proposal Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness times for team workouts. to create an Africana studies Center, which houses a separate Now that varsity teams have major and minor. 8,500-square-foot fitness space their own area, they do not With 59 faculty members dedicated to the entire Tufts have to schedule space in the in favor, seven against and community, featuring 80 brand- new fitness facility, allow- seven abstentions, the vote new exercise machines. The ing the greater community to affirmed the efforts of a long- Tisch Center’s goal is to provide use the fitness center without standing student-led push to more and better opportunities time restrictions, Director of include Africana studies in for community members to get Athletics William Gehling told the curriculum. involved in fitness. But, accord- the Daily in an email. Students staged a march ing to the petition, some stu- Gehling said that the to Ballou Hall in November dents and alumni are unsatisfied Athletics Department is in the 2011 and occupied an admin- Courtesy Sophia Wright with the size of the new space. midst of assessing the depth istrative office, presenting The Africana Studies program is finally a reality on the Hill this semester Since Nathan Ricci (LA ’08) of the problem addressed in a list of demands regarding after years of negotiations, including a student-led march to Ballou Hall launched the electronic petition the petition and determining a establishment of an Africana last November. on TuftsLife last week, 233 people thoughtful response. Studies program. have signed, bringing the issue to “I have asked my staff to Between the May faculty of Sociology Paula Aymer, will be her responsibility to the Athletics Department’s atten- investigate the issues and clarify meeting and the start of the director of the Africa and the create guidelines for the pro- tion, Ricci said. the reality so we can then con- semester, the logistics of the New World minor program gram and iron out the remain- “Whoever was doing the plan- sider a tweak to our policy for the new major and minor began since 2010, as head of the ing details. ning knows what they are doing greater good,” he said. to fall into place. Africana Studies program. She plans to approach and really cares about the physi- Petition supporters said they Dean of Arts and Sciences Aymer agreed to direct the Africana studies through a cal fitness of the Tufts commu- Joanne Berger-Sweeney program for at least one aca- nity,” Ricci said. “The fact that I see COUSENS, page 2 appointed Associate Professor demic year, during which it see AFRICANA, page 2 Search continues for papier-mache cow Granoff lobby after fulfilling its Reynolds steps down role as a prop for a ritual dur- ing the World Damba Festival on Sept. 15, according to Rawitsch. as VP for operations The statue was on loan from a Vermont artist that provided it to b y Ni n a Go l d m a n told the Daily in an email. Tufts free of cost. Daily Editorial Board Reynolds’ responsibilities “In terms of materials, [its worth included maintaining and is] very minimal. It’s a papier-mache Vice President for Operations improving the Tufts campus cow, so it’s mostly newspaper and Dick Reynolds (A ’67) on Oct. 9 through large-scale construc- paint and whatever they used to will hand over the position to tion projects. prop it up,” he said. Linda Snyder, former vice presi- Under his supervision, the More important than the mon- dent for campus planning and university began spending $30 etary cost is the creative value of facilities at Dartmouth College. million a year to finish necessary the cow, Rawitsch said. Reynolds has held the posi- maintenance projects on cam- “It takes a long time to fabri- tion since January 2010, when pus, such as work in Barnum cate and that’s more the issue,” he he assumed the role ad interim Hall, according to Reynolds. said. “It’s not a sort of missing item while the university looked to “We’ve doubled the amount of that you can just give some money replace former Vice President money being spent per year on to the person and they can just for Operations John Roberto. deferred maintenance,” he said. replace it.” With over 20 years of ser- “The place was falling apart.” Rawitsch said the Department vice on the Board of Trustees Reynolds said he is also of Music has posted about the Committee on Buildings and pleased with his department’s cow on its Facebook page and on Grounds, Reynolds said he offi- efforts to beautify the campus TuftsLife, put up flyers around cam- cially became Vice President of in ways that are more visible pus and asked various Tufts-related Operations soon thereafter. and less expensive than main- Twitter users to send out messages “I’ve had a great time,” tenance work, such as planting about the missing statue. Reynolds said. “It was a great more trees or the recent redesign In addition, TUPD Deputy Chief way to come full circle and of crosswalks at Powder House Courtesy Jeffrey Rawitsch Mark Keith said TUPD has alerted back to where I started.” Boulevard and Professors Row. A life-sized papier-mache cow was stolen from the lobby of Granoff the Department of Facilities, UGL Reynolds’ work in the past “It’s perception,” Reynolds Music Center last week. Unicco, The Office of Residential few years has been crucial said. “It’s not spending a lot of Life and Learning and the Office of to Tufts’ Operations divi- dollars, it’s focusing on detail.” The Tufts University Police ment went missing on Sept. 18 Fraternity and Sorority Affairs about sion, Executive Vice President Reynolds credited the Department (TUPD) is on the look- sometime after 6 p.m. and has not the missing cow. Patricia Campbell said. Operations staff with much out for a life-sized papier-mache been seen since. “We’re just trying to get the “During his tenure, [Reynolds] of the progress made during statue of a dairy cow that went “We’ve had a couple of leads information out there so anyone has been a highly valued mem- his time at Tufts, particularly missing from the Granoff Music with the police, and they’ve been who sees the cow or knows any- ber of our community, illustrat- Director of Facilities Bob Burns, Center lobby last week. very cooperative and very help- thing about its whereabouts can ing the best qualities of senior whom Reynolds hired in 2010. Granoff Events and Public ful and really taking it seriously,” get in touch,” Keith said. leadership: integrity, commit- “I don’t actually do any- Relations Manager Jeffrey Rawitsch said. ment, imagination, profession- Rawitsch said the bovine install- The cow was placed in the —by Martha Shanahan alism and humor,” Campbell see REYNOLDS, page 2

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Ring in the new sea- News 1 Op-Ed 9 son with music fes- “A Familiar Beast” is tivals and haunted a simply-written but Features 3 Comics 10 Halloween tours in the striking novella. Arts & Living 5Classifieds 11 Boston area. Editorial | Letters 8 Sports Back

see FEATURES, page 3 see ARTS, page 5 2 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y News Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Athletics Department to consider weight room petition COUSENS continued from page 1 understand why Tufts’ varsity athletes need private space for team workouts but would like to use the space when var- sity teams are not in there. Currently, the Cousens weight room is locked when var- sity teams do not have the area reserved. “This is the first time in my Tufts his- tory where they restrict community access completely to a part of the campus,” Alex Bloom (LA ’08) said. “If you have the facili- ties, why not let everyone use them?” Women’s varsity field hockey team cap- tain Lia Sagerman, a senior, said varsity athletes value having a facility reserved entirely for team workouts, adding that the varsity-only policy provides teams with more space and fewer time constraints. “I think the athletes work so hard to represent the school in a positive light, and training is a really important aspect of that,” Sagerman said. “To take [a varsity- only training room] away after you’ve built this beautiful, multimillion dollar facility for everyone would send the wrong mes- sage to the athletic community.” During the first few weeks of the semes- ter, the weight room in Cousens was left open during unreserved hours for general community use, but in mid-September Bloom said he found it locked with the lights shut off. “It was a rather unpleasant surprise,” he said. Bloom said he visits Cousens in the late Kyra Sturgill / The Tufts Daily evening, when varsity teams do not usu- Students and community members have reached out to the Athletics Department in the form of a petition to discuss re-opening the Cousens ally hold team workouts in the weight- Gymnasium weight room to the entire Tufts community. lifting facility. “It would be nice if even two hours a ports the petition because he often feels Carolyn St. Laurence, a staff member mented on an ongoing basis. night the room [were] open,” he said. limited by the allotted space when it at the front desk of the new fitness cen- “We’re using some of the old equip- Junior Samuel Rock said he uses the gets busy. ter, explained that the facility is still in ment for now, just until the new equip- weight lifting area at the new fitness “It’s all so close together,” Rock said. “It’s a transition phase since its grand open- ment comes,” she said. “Everyone was center about five times a week and sup- silly how small it is. It’s pretty frustrating.” ing, with changes still being imple- just expecting it all right now.”

Africana studies program seeks student input AFRICANA The university will contribute an and North America. Amber Johnson, a sophomore, continued from page 1 estimated $5,000 for the program’s However, some faculty members is considering pursuing a major in wide academic lens, as she believes the first year, which will be supplement- have expressed reservations about the Africana Studies for both personal and discipline is best learned in the context ed by grants from alumni, according new program. academic reasons. of world events and history. to Aymer. Daniel Brown, associate profes- “Just like people create family trees “Race and ethnicity are a little part of Aymer early this month invited all sor of German and Swahili in the to find their ancestry, Africana Studies Africana, but it’s not the whole story,” professors associated with Africana Department of German, Russian and is a way for me to trace back and fig- she said. “Africana is about the black Studies, including recent hires, to dis- Asian Languages and Literatures, said ure out why my people are the way body and the black brain and the black cuss the program. he was hesitant to vote in support of they are in an interdisciplinary way,” ability — all the sides of what it means She noted that the program wel- the new program because of a concern Johnson said. to be children of Africa.” comes student feedback during these that students majoring in Africana Sophomore Marcy Regalado, a stu- Students majoring in Africana stud- beginning phases. Studies will not need to complete an dent representative on the Race and ies will be required to take 10 inter- “We are looking [at the] kinks, extended language requirement. Ethnicity Working Group that pushed disciplinary and disciplinary classes, based on comments from students,” Brown cited the language require- for the creation of the new major, including four core and six elective Aymer said. ments within the International said the group will now move onto its requirements focusing on African “We have to spend more time and Relations, International Literary and goal of establishing majors in Asian diaspora studies, African studies and listen to students about what they’ve Visual Studies, Judaic Studies and American studies, Latino studies and African-American studies. noticed and difficulties they have Asian Studies programs, all of which queer studies. Students completing a minor in met.” require six to eight semesters of a for- Erica Satin-Hernandez, a senior, Africana studies will take four core The strength of the program thus far eign language. agreed that the program is just a start for courses and two electives. rests in the presence of faculty mem- “Not to have a language requirement establishing a more diverse curriculum. The existing Africa in the New bers with strong research and scholar- is to do injustice to Tufts students who “I wouldn’t consider this an end World minor will remain an option ly work concerning Africa, according major and minor in Africana Studies by point,” she said. “This is just a first for undergraduates entering Tufts this to Aymer. making it categorically a weaker major achievement in a long process for year, but by 2014 it will be replaced She added that the program’s weakest and minor due to the lack of such a fighting for an Asian American studies entirely by the Africana studies major link lies in a lack of expertise regarding requirement, “ Brown told the Daily in major and an improved Latino studies and minor. the African diaspora outside of Africa an email. minor.”

Dartmouth’s Linda Snyder to join Tufts’ Operations REYNOLDS Although he will miss the continued from page 1 position, Reynolds said that it is thing,” Reynolds said. “I time for Snyder to take over. encourage people to do what “It’s the right thing to do,” he seems like good ideas. I’m a said. “The operations department cheerleader.” needs someone with a more man- When she assumes the posi- agerial skill set.” tion next month, Snyder said He added that, after failing to she plans to focus on a capital semi-retire three years ago, he plan to increase revenue and to wants to try again. work on sustainability issues. “It’s time for me to not be “I’m really looking forward to working 50 hours a week,” getting on campus [and] meeting Reynolds said. everyone there,” Snyder said. Campbell said she expects Reynolds said he plans to Snyder will bring her own skills stay at Tufts in some support or and ideas but also continue advisory position, but he is still Reynolds’ work and approach examining his options. to the role. “While he is leaving “Tufts is fortunate to have Operations, [Reynolds] has recruited someone with the agreed to continue his associa- same level of energy, expertise tion with Tufts, working across and commitment as [Reynolds],” Courtesy Tufts University the three campuses on strate- she said. “I expect [Snyder] to Richard Reynolds will step down from the position of vice president for operations, which will be assumed by gic initiatives with my office,” be an equally wonderful asset Dartmouth’s Linda Snyder early next month. Campbell said. for Tufts.” 3

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Alexa Petersen | Jeminist: A Jumbo Falling for Boston: Part II Feminist b y Ja c o b Pa s s y Marry Daily Editorial Board

This article is the second in a two-day me, series exploring the many activities in the Greater Boston area that embrace the fall Michelle season. Today’s article will take a look at the assortment of events and festivals that he biggest news in my world this students may enjoy this autumn. month: Michelle Kwan is getting married. A disclaimer should be Beyond the sightseeing and food, that I highly considered making this there are plenty of festivals occurring entireT 600-word column simply a pro- in the Boston area that ring in the posal from me to Michelle — asking her to season. One such festival is “What marry me instead of the guy she’s engaged the Fluff? A Tribute to Union Square to because I’m so in love with her it’s con- Invention,” otherwise known as the cerning. Our wedding would be like the Fluff Festival, which celebrates the one on “Glee” — we would dance down marshmallow product that was invent- the aisle to “Marry You.” It would be in ed in Somerville. Massachusetts so it could be legal, and we The event, which takes place on could get married in Goddard Chapel on Sept. 29 in Union Square, is expected to the academic quad. There would be calla attract a crowd of about 10,000, accord- lilies. Just brainstorming. ing to the festival’s press release. Tempted as I was, I will settle for a “They always put Marshmallow Fluff column dedicated to the aforementioned in everything,” senior Katia Torres said. woman — a staple of American sports in One of the event’s signature features the last decade, an Olympian, a strong- is the Fluff cooking contest, which willed and incredibly gracious athlete and, hands out awards for “Most Creative” justin mccallum / the tufts daily of course, a Jumbo. Attending Fletcher for and “Best Traditional Recipe.” For Davis Square’s annual HONK! music festival attracts musicians from all over the world. two years, Michelle Kwan captivated our attendees who cannot get enough of campus. Star-struck undergrads would the sweet snack, the leftovers from the “I got bothered by the fact that the- One story Baltrusis shares on the tour peek into Ginn to see if they could see her cooking contest are sold in a bake sale ater doesn’t always provide a social ser- is about the ghost of a young girl that studying — was this just me? I told every after the judging. vice,” Berger-Jones said. “We’re helping terrorized the inhabitants of a house tour I gave for the last three years that she Another festival that comes through in the preservation of these buildings near the university’s campus. goes here, and would explain in detail to Somerville each year is the HONK! Festival by educating people about them.” The 90-minute tour begins at the Old these prospective Jumbos just how amaz- of Activist Street Bands. In its seventh year, The haunted tours, which began Cambridge Burial Ground. Tufts stu- ing Michelle is — again, was this only me? the festival lasts from Oct. 5 through 8 in at the end of August, depart from dents interested in attending the tour And whatever person named their com- Davis Square, and bands from all over the the heart of Harvard Square and take can benefit from the college pricing puter network “Michelle Kwan’s Computer” world flock to the area in support of social their guests around the sites, includ- that is available, with tickets costing and spent a whole lot of time in Tower Cafe change. HONK!’s activist slant appeals to ing Old Cambridge and the Yard for only ten dollars. — I mutually hate you and love you — you many Tufts students. a 1 1/2 tour. Guides outfitted in his- According to senior Nadav Hirsh, captivated our campus too. “What I like most is to see all of these toric garb and gory makeup greet visi- though, those looking for a quintessen- There’s a reason why people are capti- bands come together for human rights tors with unscripted but extensively tial New England Halloween need look vated by Michelle Kwan. She is a two-time and social justice, while expressing it researched performances, according no further than nearby Salem. Olympian, five-time World Champion and through music,” Torres said. to Berger-Jones. “Salem — especially if you go in nine-time National Champion, and her A rendition of a traditional sea- The result is a tour that is a bit dif- October — is kind of what everyone career has lasted over a decade. Michelle was sonal event, Harvard Square’s annual ferent from other ghost tours, accord- hopes for when they come to New the sole inductee in 2012 to both the United Oktoberfest is in its 34th year and brings ing to sophomore Allison Benko. England,” he said. States Figure Skating Hall of Fame and the around 100,000 people to Cambridge “Some of the stories on this tour The town that is famous for its colonial- World Figure Skating Hall of Fame, among a each year. Beer enthusiasts looking were very sad, [while] other ghost era witch trials attracts thousands of visi- plethora of other career awards and honors. to celebrate the upcoming month of tours just tend to be more creepy,” she tors each year. Senior Laura Grosack vis- But it’s not just the achievements and October can also direct their attention said. Guests can expect stories such as ited during her sophomore year to check awards that make this woman so special. to a similar event sponsored by Harpoon that of the ghost of Annie Longfellow, out the Halloween hype surrounding Michelle Kwan has both won and lost with Brewery in Boston this weekend. Beyond who waits beside Harvard’s Houghton the small town. Among the town’s many a grace that is unmatched in her sport and the plentiful servings of the brewery’s Library for her mother Fanny. October activities, including food stands in her era. With the greatest prize possible best ales, visitors can also expect live Cambridge Historical Tours guide and historic graveyards, Grosack high- — the Olympic gold medal — slipping twice music and plenty of German food. Cathy Buxton said that she enjoys the lighted the town’s trolley-tour. Despite from her reach, she came back to the ice In the fall, many Tufts students also relative freedom the ghost tours allow the ease of getting around town via the with an increased will to win each and every gravitate toward Halloween festivi- for compared to the historical tours she trolley, she warned visitors to think twice time. Her work ethic spans over a decade ties. For those looking to celebrate the gives during the day. before coming on the town’s big day. and speaks for itself. She is insatiably relat- holiday in a more eclectic fashion, “I can really amp up the stories on “I think if you wanted to do the able — when she skates, her joy is electric. you do not have to travel further than the ghost tour because I’m not so con- witch tour, don’t go on Halloween When she steps on the ice, it doesn’t matter Harvard Square. cerned about getting the facts right,” because it’s so crowded,” Grosack if the audience has never seen skating, has This year, the square welcomed the she said. “It’s all about editorializing said. “That said, going on Halloween never liked skating or can’t tell the difference addition of two historical tour compa- the ghost story so it’s more compelling was fun because there were so many between hockey and skating. She pulls you nies providing evening ghost tours to for audiences.” people in costumes.” in and captivates you, not just because she students, locals and tourists. “Haunted Another tour guide company, For sophomore Sean Fernald it’s is an excellent athlete, but also because she Harvard,” one of the tours, is presented Cambridge Haunts, began its own ghost not important how students choose to loves what she does. by Cambridge Historical Tours, which tour around Harvard Square last week, enjoy the fall season — be it in Salem, And when her competitive career came was established in March. according to founder Sam Baltrusis. The at an apple orchard or elsewhere — but to a close, she enrolled as a student at the Co-Founder of Cambridge Historical tour was inspired by research he col- rather that students recognize how easy Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Tours Daniel Berger-Jones, originally an lected for his upcoming book, “Ghosts it is to explore beyond the Hill and to — holla! After graduating, she continued actor, made his way into the profession of Boston.” get a feel for a New England autumn. her work as a public diplomacy ambas- by working as a historical tour guide on “I thought it would make a great “When you go to a school like Tufts, sador and also works on behalf of the the Freedom Trail in Boston. He initially ghost walk,” he said. “There [are] a lot you’re in the city so you don’t see stuff U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of enjoyed the work because of how his- of ghost stories about the dorms in like that, but you don’t realize it’s just Educational and Cultural Affairs and the torical tours can effect social change. Harvard Yard.” ten minutes outside the city,” he said. U.S.-China Women’s Leadership Exchange and Dialogue. She uses her influence among the American people and beyond to promote female empowerment, cul- Exploring Boston in the fall tural exchange and self-improvement through athletics. Excited to taste the Lickity Split popsicle Harvard Square’s 34th annual Oktoberfest Sunday nights at 7:30 p.m. Michelle Kwan, I know you will not — a creation with banana, fluff and cher- Sunday, Oct. 7 from 12 p.m to 6 p.m. marry me — the other guy beat me to it ries — at this year’s Fluff Festival, or hear Raindate: Monday, Oct. 8 Harvard Scare Tour by Cambridge Haunts — but know that you are among my most the spooky tales of a Harvard Square ghost Tickets for adults are 15 dollars, but favorite women on the planet. I would put tour? Check out the various events that Harpoon Oktoberfest at the Harpoon 10 dollars for students (with IDs) and a stereo on my shoulder and sing to you the Daily previewed for this fall: Brewery in Boston seniors. Each tour has a limited number at your window. I would put Mitt’s dog on Friday, Sept. 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. of openings, so reservations are required. my roof and drive you wherever your heart (doors close at 9 p.m.) and Saturday, Sept. Tours leave from the Old Cambridge desired. And even though you can’t accept The seventh annual “What the Fluff? 29 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. (doors close at Burial Ground at 7:30 p.m. every night my proposal, know that the Tufts campus A Tribute to Union Square Invention” 7:30 p.m.) from now through Oct. 31. loves you, embraces you and wishes the Festival absolute best for you. You make us beam Saturday, Sept. 29 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Haunted Harvard Tour by Cambridge The Salem Trolley with Jumbo pride. Union Square. Raindate: Sunday, Sept. 30 Historical Tours The one-hour historical Trolley tour of But seriously. Do you like calla lilies? Tickets for adults are 20 dollars, but 15 Salem, Mass. is offered daily from April Call me, maybe. The seventh annual HONK! Festival of dollars if purchased online now through through October from 10 a.m. to 5 Activist Street Bands Oct. 31. 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Novella Review Megan Clark | Where’s the Craic? Gianopoulos’ debut novella, ‘A Familiar ‘In the Name of Beast,’ is poignant, bitterly precise the Father’

b y Me l i s s a Ma c Ew e n n the interest of transparency, I believe Daily Editorial Board I should be as upfront as possible about my feelings for this movie. “In the Name How can a person come to terms with of the Father” (1993) is my favorite his own failings? How can he move on Imovie of all time. I think Jim Sheridan, from a crucial, life-changing mistake? who directed, co-wrote and produced this movie, is a creative genius. And I think — A Familiar Beast nay, I know — that Daniel Day-Lewis is the greatest actor working today. My introduc- Panio Gianopoulos tion to Irish film, this movie occupies a special place in my heart. “In the Name of the Father” spans a 15-year period from the 1970s to the late Nouvella Books 1980s, and is loosely based upon “Proved Innocent,” the memoir of Gerry Conlon, Panio Gianopoulos’ “A Familiar Beast” played in the film by Daniel Day-Lewis. In seeks to answer such questions through 1974, Gerry Conlon, along with three oth- the character Marcus. ers, was accused and subsequently con- The novella’s plot is simple enough. victed of murder for his supposed involve- We meet Marcus shortly after he splits ment in the Guildford Pub Bombings. with his wife, Sharon, in the wake of In addition to these four, six members Marcus’ affair with a coworker. Desperate of Gerry Conlon’s family, including his for friendship and human connection, father, and a family friend were tried and Marcus visits the home of an old class- convicted for their involvement. Much of mate, Edgar, at Edgar’s home in North the evidence used against the defendants Carolina. The two men decide to go on was either entirely false or based on con- a hunting trip together. As the day of the fessions extracted under torture. Gerry hunt approaches, Marcus confronts him- Conlon and the other three major defen- self, his relationships and his motivations dants spent 15 years in prison before their for the affair, which leads to the tale’s convictions were overturned. startling, heart-wrenching conclusion. While the Guildford Pub Bombing and This is by no means Gianopoulos’s first its aftermath drives the plot of the film, work — he has previously been published Jim Sheridan focuses on the relationship in Tin House and Northwest Review, between Gerry Conlon and his father, among many other magazines — but “A Giuseppe Conlon (Pete Postlethwaite). Familiar Beast” is one of his first longer While Gerry and Giuseppe did not share pieces. He has complete control over his Courtesy Nouvella Publishing a cell in reality, Jim Sheridan and Terry story, with the result that his calm, mea- Gianopoulos’ debut novella is plainspoken and honest. George, the co-screen-writer, chose to sured tone catches the reader off guard place Gerry and Giuseppe together in order with its poignancy. Marcus’s reflections reflection when he meets up with Edgar pain it had caused recently — that a to explore the evolution of their interac- are piercing because of, rather than in before dinner: feeling could be pre-arranged, ordered tions with one another. Gerry, who has spite of, their simplicity — Gianopoulos’ “He didn’t know what it was that tied in advance and then calmly anticipated. always viewed his father as weak due to his power stems entirely from his plain- him to it, what held him fast to this ill health, begins to recognize Giuseppe’s spokenness. Take, for example, Marcus’ magical idea — even now, after all the see BEAST, page 6 strength. As Gerry, portrayed as immature and self-loathing at the beginning of the film, begins to accept more responsibil- Restaurant Review ALBUM REVIEW ity for himself and his family’s well-being, he and Giuseppe grow closer. Thus, even if you are not particularly interested in Grizzly Bear’s new “The Troubles,” a period of sectarian vio- lence between Anglo-Irish Protestants and album overshoots Catholics in Northern Ireland, “In the Name of the Father” can offer you something in the mark the form of a deep character study. Much of the richness of this film stems b y An d r e w Ga r s e t t i from Jim Sheridan’s attention to detail. Contributing Writer During an early scene, British detectives are torturing Gerry. The camera views this from In indie rock, Grizzly Bear may outside the room, through a peephole, then occupy a space entirely its own, but zooms out in order to show the action in the the Brooklyn band and its career tra- hall where another group of detectives are planning a surprise birthday for their col- Shields league. This scene highlights the detectives’ total disregard for Gerry and their other Irish Grizzly Bear prisoners — they are able to go about their daily lives without any guilt. However, by meagan maher / the tufts daily depicting their simple joy, it also displays Atmosphere and good eats collide at Rudy’s Cafe in Teele Square. Warp Records the humanity of the torturers. The film also employs superb acting. Day- jectory is starting to look an awful lot Lewis, nominated for an Oscar for his per- Rudy’s Cafe brings like Arcade Fire’s two years earlier. formance, is absolutely perfect in this movie. Both groups’ first official albums — He effortlessly maintains a balance between I’m going to disregard Grizzly Bear’s Gerry’s vulnerability and external toughness, Southwestern spirit to Teele “Horn of Plenty” (2004) since it was and allows Gerry’s weakness to reveal itself at mainly an Ed Droste solo effort — crucial moments. b y Ca r o l i n e We l c h Rudy’s succeeds in creating both a genuine “Yellow House” (2006) and “Funeral” Postlethwaite is also phenomenal as Daily Editorial Board Southwestern ambiance and exceptional (2004), respectively, were stunning Giuseppe. Throughout most of the movie Tex-Mex cuisine. successes within the critical sphere he maintains complete composure, which Rudy Cafe’s small, unassuming exterior — Upon passing through the unimpressive and afforded the band’s small but heightens the tension when he finally complete with a cute, yet painfully uncon- tan cement entranceway, the atmosphere devoted fan bases. expresses his fear and exhaustion. Finally, vincing sunny desert landscape wall mural of Rudy’s changes dramatically. Instantly, Both of their follow-ups, Grizzly Emma Thompson makes good use of her diners are transported from a traffic-filled Bear’s “Veckatimest” (2009) and piercing gaze as the Conlons’ lawyer — think Rudy’s Cafe New England neighborhood to a vibrant, Arcade Fire’s “Neon Bible” (2007), Professor Trelawney, whom she portrays in bona fide cafe and bar — a place that, on the became enormous hits with music the Harry Potter movies — to convey com- inside, looks like it could be straight out of publications and indie enthusiasts passion and strength of purpose. Texas. Yellow-painted walls with patches of alike. With Arcade Fire’s 2010 effort, I cannot recommend this film highly 248 Holland St green and orange peeking through create a “The Suburbs,” they reached the pin- enough. The strong but complicated father- Somerville, MA 02144 subtle textured appearance, mimicking the nacle of musical achievement, win- son bond that it portrays and its historical and traditional stucco buildings of the Southwest. ning the Grammy Award for Album political significance make it a film of note. (617) 623-9201 These walls are covered in themed decora- of the Year. Please join me next week for a stirring Price Range: $$ tions: folk art paintings of Western scenery, Now, two years later, it’s time for analysis of “Perrier’s Bounty” (2009). metal lizard decals and rustic-looking chalk- Grizzly Bear to step back into the — fails to do justice to the tasty Tex-Mex board menus are haphazardly clustered spotlight and release their third full- found in this Teele Square spot. Though the together, all competing for customers’ visual length album. Though it may not Megan Clark is a junior majoring in his- restaurant’s location on a busy suburban tory. She can be reached at Megan.Clark@ Boston street corner might not suggest it, see RUDY, page 6 see GRIZZLY, page 6 tufts.edu. 6 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Arts & Living Wednesday, September 26, 2012 Grizzly Bear strides toward brilliance with latest album

GRIZZLY Hunt” has one of the flattest vocal mel- continued from page 5 odies this year, and “What’s Wrong” is garner enough steam for a Grammy win a six-minute, slowly lumbering ballad — or even a nomination this coming that’s near impossible to get through December — “Shields” marks an inter- without losing total interest. esting step forward for the band that has Nevertheless, about half of the built a reputation on a unique brand of album’s tracks are so superb that they hazy, psychedelic folk. Although many almost collectively atone for their coun- tracks here are some of the greatest terparts’ missteps. “Yet Again” begins the boys have ever penned, the LP gets with crisp, cascading chords and fea- bogged down by a number of weak- tures some of the most delicately beau- er moments that ultimately keep this tiful vocals that Droste has ever sung. album from reaching its potential. The song quickly builds until the final The record kicks off with lead single minute’s chaotic climax of synths, gui- “Sleeping Ute,” a track first publicized tars and Christopher Bear’s pounding this past June. The song is clearly Daniel drum set. “A Simple Answer” is the Rossen’s baby, and it’s a logical step bouncy centerpiece that does fantas- forward from his “Silent Hour/Golden tic work in splitting up vocal duties Mile” EP released this past March. A between the two front men, and “Gun jangling guitar sweeps its way through Shy” sounds like a warbly, modern day embellished chords. Instrumentation take on The Temptations. builds and layers into a beautifully chug- Closer “Sun in Your Eyes” is a seven- ging machine. After the addition of a minute voyage that starts with Rossen’s few subtle but puzzling sound effects — restrained voice and a few solitary piano something in there sounds like a pinball chords, but ends with lush orchestra- machine — everything drops out, leav- tion and triumphant vocal harmonies. ing a sparse coda of Rossen’s voice and a Grizzly Bear’s penchant for formulating quickly fingerpicked guitar reminiscent vast baroque compositions is at its best of so many Fleet Foxes tracks. It’s an here, and provides the finest example unbelievable gem and a candidate for of just how dazzlingly these men can be one of the best tracks of the year. when they collaborate evenly. The brilliance of “Sleeping Ute” is For all of its faults, “Shields” suc- what makes “Shields’” inadequate ceeds in capitalizing on all of what made points all the more painful. Though Grizzly Bear great for their first two tracks like “Speak in Rounds” and “Half albums. The band consistently conveys Gate” are undeniably catchy in their an intense emotion through its fluctuat- own right, they remain static through- ing song structures and dynamic shifts. out or take far too long to develop There’s plenty of promise for the next their musical ideas. Meanwhile, the low album, and one can only hope that, with points in the album are almost insult- a little more focus, the band will breed Simon Fernandez via Wikimedia Commons ingly bereft of redeeming material. “The something that’s truly out of this world. Brooklyn-based Grizzly Bear seems close to reaching its potential with “Shields.”

Food trumps ambiance at Rudy’s Cafe New novella

RUDY artfully sparse continued from page 5 attention. A few striped booths lead into a BEAST main dining area of scattered wooden tables continued from page 5 and colorful chairs, separated from the bar One day, surely, it would arrive, like a and kitchen by a series of archways. Beneath phone call from a long-absent lover, con- every arch lies a vase of long green reeds, fiding I miss you, where are you, come fuzzy cattails and other native Southwestern home, please, come home.” foliage. Various cacti plants line the perimeter This blunt honesty also manifests as a of the restaurant, each in its own unique terra consistent, tar-black humor that pervades cotta pot adorned with chipped drawings of the work from the novella’s opening line — maracas and hot sauce bottles. Warm orange “Sharon got the Harrisons” — the advice light streams down from the neon “Rudy’s” of MaryAnne, a woman that Marcus meets window signs and a circular electric fireplace at a bar and who makes a damning obser- only adds to the already cozy, intimate feel- vation that you don’t go to strangers for ing of the restaurant. an unbiased opinion. Instead “You go to Of course, though good ambiance can set strangers for comfort. You go to strang- the stage of a restaurant, food is ultimately ers for sympathy and understanding and the main act of any dining experience. Rudy’s approval.” The wit underscores the novel- menu achieves a perfect balance by provid- la’s pervasive anxiety and, as we laugh, we ing enough options for patrons to choose also wince in empathetic recognition. from without feeling overwhelming. The cafe Occasionally, Gianopoulos does stumble. divides its selection into five main categories: A handful of awkwardly-worded descrip- “Starters,” “Sandwiches,” “From the Grill,” tions pervade the piece and break the flow “Salads” and “Tex Mex,” which is by far the of his writing, such as when Marcus goes most popular section to order from. out drinking with Edgar: “To Marcus, who The beauty of Rudy’s is that, unlike had wedged himself into the end of the most Mexican-themed fast-food joints like pen-scarred wooden booth the way a new- Chipotle or Taco Bell, the Teele Square restau- born nestles into the corner of his crib rant is hesitant to break down their menu into at night, trying to forget that he is dread- single-item groupings. Few dishes are solely fully exposed to life and all its harms, Edgar comprised of just quesadillas or empanadas. was a startling eruption of garrulousness Rudy’s offers four “Combination Plates,” all and vitality.” The description makes a good for under $12, which give diners a choice point, but its language is somewhat clunky. of three of the following: tacos, enchiladas, Such errors are few and far between, and chimichangas and burritos. Usually, each they gently remind the reader that though item on the plate has a different filling: for Gianopoulos is a master of his craft, he is example, Combination Plate One includes a still experimenting with a format that is beef taco, chicken enchilada and bean bur- somewhat new to him. rito. If all of that sounds like too much, diners By and large, “A Familiar Beast” is hyp- do have the option of ordering a basic burrito notic and chillingly precise. It is never or enchilada. Most of these individual items ostentatious; instead, it builds slowly, are served with tasty sides like Mexican rice, observation by observation, gradually cre- black beans or tortilla chips, ensuring that ating an atmosphere of paranoia so subtle guests still get their fill. that we are ensnared without question. Presentation is really the only depart- By the time we the readers reach Marcus’ ment in which Rudy’s lacks: after all, it’s no strange redemption at the end of the tale, gourmet bistro. Be prepared for big por- we feel his pain and regret viscerally. We tions and messy condiments. Giant plas- can only watch, transfixed, as he endures meagan maher / the tufts daily tic water glasses may not look pretty, but Rudy’s serves all the usual poisons, but its tequila selection is particularly noteworthy. punishment for his mistakes. When he they are practical when served alongside calls MaryAnne in a panic at the story’s spicy food. The Combination Plates are also In true Southwestern fashion, Rudy’s filling meal in an authentic Southwestern climax, murmuring, “I don’t know how enormous, overflowing with melted cheese also features a tequila bar. Serving 100 environment, Rudy’s Cafe is the place to go. this happened ... I don’t know what to and piled so high with guacamole and sour percent blue agave tequila, the bar offers a A pleasant alternative to Harvard Square’s do,” we empathize completely, but have cream that it’s almost difficult to find the wide range of types and brands. Although loud and hectic Border Cafe, Rudy’s is qui- no suggestions for him, either. By then, food underneath. Though the dishes seem they don’t have a wine list, bar-goers at eter and closer, but definitely no less fun. Gianopoulos has made infidelity and iso- a tad over-the-top, Rudy’s prides itself on Rudy’s can choose from blancos (“white” The restaurant is located at 248 Holland lation our “familiar beast” through the providing steaming, made-to-order meals. unaged tequilas), repasados (“rested” Street, Somerville, and is open Monday husk-like Marcus. Servers bring out most plates with rubber tequilas) or anejos (“aged” tequilas), in through Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., “A Familiar Beast” will be released on potholders and make sure to give everyone addition to other cocktails such as marga- Thursday and Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 12 Nov. 3 by Nouvella Publishing. Jewel-like the obvious cautionary disclaimer: Careful! ritas, daiquiris and coladas. a.m. and Friday and Saturday from 11:30 in its precision, Gianopoulos’ novella will These plates are piping hot. For those who want to enjoy a deliciously a.m. to 1 a.m. deserve all the praise it will reap. 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Editorial THE TUFTS DAILY Re b e c c a K. Sa n t i a g o For now, let non-athletes back into Cousens Editor-in-Chief Editorial This fall, Tufts opened the much-antici- Fitness Center in Cousens Gymnasium with of kinks still needing to be worked out with pated Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness Center. varsity athletes, with certain times reserved the new facility, which to its credit provides Ben Kochman This three-story, 42,000-square-foot build- as “Varsity Only.” its users with far more cardio equipment Falcon Reese ing hosts new locker rooms, team meeting The Daily finds the reports of overcrowd- than the former space in Cousens. Managing Editors rooms, a spinning room/yoga studio and an ing in the new fitness center from students Personnel at the new fitness center have 80-person screening room. In addition, the and alumni alike alarming. The administra- urged students to have patience, as all of the Jenna Buckle Executive News Editor center is in the process of being equipped tion touted the accessibility of the new space new equipment has not yet been installed. Shana Friedman News Editors Lizz Grainger with new exercise machines. when its construction was announced, yet But the Tufts community shouldn’t need Stephanie Haven The new fitness center has received rave over 200 members of the Tufts community to have more patience after already wait- Amelie Hecht Daphne Kolios reviews so far from varsity athletes, but at have expressed a desire for more space to ing decades for this new facility to exist. Patrick McGrath least 233 non-varsity-athlete community exercise and for access to more free weights Until the new fitness center works out its Laina Piera Martha Shanahan members are unsatisfied with the amount and squat racks. kinks, the Daily believes that the Athletic Melissa Wang of space in which they can now work out, Since the new gym’s 8,500 square feet Department should allot a few hours every Jenny White Sharon Lam according to a petition authored by alum- of space makes it larger than the gym in day when the formerly free-to-use space in Menghan Liu Assistant News Editors nus Nathan Ricci (LA ’08). In the past, Cousens, we are especially concerned by Cousens is unlocked and open for use to the Melissa Mandelbaum Audrey Michael non-varsity athletes split access to Lunder these complaints, which are likely the result whole Tufts community. James Pouliot Josh Weiner

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Islamic extremists Marcus Budline The Tech able that in recent years Muslim extremism make up only a minority of Muslims and more than any other has been growing — in hence to disempower them, the remaining Virginia Bledsoe Executive Photo Editor Nakoula Basseley Nakoula, or “Sam terms of number of extremists, frequency of majority need only publicly and strongly Caroline Gelling Photo Editors Bacile,” the man behind the blasphemous activity and degree of extremism — and this oppose their doings. Oliver Porter Ashley Seenauth YouTube video that has set the Islamic world raises the question of what then, if not belief The overreacting non-Muslims: In recent Kyra Sturgill on fire, may be a twisted man, but it is only system itself, is responsible? years Islamophobia has proliferated in William Butt Assistant Photo Editors Lane Florsheim naive to demand his arrest and delusional to I believe the answer is twofold. First, the Western societies. In a poll conducted in 2010, Meagan Maher believe that it would be any sort of a fix to the response of the moderate segment of the 48 percent of Muslim Americans reported Misako Ono Gabriela Ros real problem. Muslim community to religious extremism they had experienced religious discrimina- Clarissa Sosin The First Amendment to the U.S. is insufficient, and second, the response of tion compared to 18 percent of Protestants. Andrew Schneer Staff Photographers Constitution protects free speech — inclu- non-Muslim Western communities is, at The same poll found that at least one in five sive of hate speech — therefore Nakoula times, overkill. Americans believe that most Muslims around Jodi Bosin New Media Executive Editors cannot be arrested. That said there are still The moderate Muslims: Arsalan Iftikhar, the world are not accepting of other religions Brionna Jimerson Justin McCallum people like Anthea Butler, a professor at now a regular contributing writer for The and of people of different races other than the University of Pennsylvania, who are Economist and Al-Jazeera among others, ini- their own. Both statistics indicate an unfair lobbying for Nakoula’s arrest “because he tially gained widespread attention for pub- generalization of the nature of Islam based deserves it.” By that argument, any per- licly condemning the Sept. 11 attacks as a on the actions of its minority. son who offends another may be arrested. Muslim. In 2008, he won the acclaimed Doha The result of the West’s hyperbolic PRODUCTION Where is the logic in that determination of Debates with teammate Ed Husain, arguing reaction to Islam is to widen the divide Alyssa Kutner who deserves punishment? for the motion “This House believes Muslims between Muslims and non-Muslims. For Production Director Yes, “Innocence of Muslims” is disrespect- are failing to combat terrorism.” The crux example, more than half of the Muslim Elliot Philips Executive Layout Editor ful to Islam — just about as disrespectful of their argument was the selective moral societies sampled in the poll believe that Jen Betts Layout Editors as “The Last Temptation of Christ” was to outrage of the Muslim community — the Muslims in the West are not treated as Matthew Cardarelli Gabrielle Cella Christianity or Pope Benedict’s recent com- fact that there are vocal protests and riots equal citizens, a belief that would rein- Sarah Davis Shoshanna Kahne ment against gay marriage was to the LBGT during the Danish cartoon controversy but force anti-Western sentiments that may Sarah Kester community. Yet we didn’t see mass violence not against clerics who issue fatwas of suicide exist in these societies. A key step towards Adrian Lo Danny MacDonald over those, and that underscores the exis- bombing and endorse the killing of innocent breaking the positive feedback anti-Islam/ Reid Spagna tence of a deeper problem, one that we can- human beings. anti-West loop is therefore for Western Nina Goldman Executive Copy Editors not make-believe one arrest will fix. A second factor is the continued preva- nations to overcome Islamophobia. Drew Lewis There are violent extremists in every ideo- lence of radical groups and literature that “Innocence of Muslims” is not the first, Lauren Greenberg Copy Editors Adrienne Lange logical group — the Hindu Sri Ram Sene, promotes the rhetoric of unfettered jihad nor will it be the last, of excuses Islamic Patrick McGrath the far-right Ku Klux Klan and the feminist and violence towards non-Muslims. extremists use to practice the hatred they Lauren Schonberger Rote Zora are testimony to that. Thus Islam, Extremism is less tolerated and more spo- so desire. Neither will it be the last instance as a belief system, is not to blame for the ken out against in other groups; the public of the resulting growing anti-Islam senti- actions of those among its people who are outcry in India following radical incidents by ment in the world. It is only a manifesta- misguided. Its fundamental teachings and Hindu fundamentalist groups and the reduc- tion of a far larger and more serious under- core values are not the cause for the hatred tion of the KKK to a largely powerless orga- lying problem. George Brown Executive Online Editor Darcy Mann Online Editors Daniel Kotin Executive Technical Manager Letter to the Editor To the Editor: the investigator time to speak to people Sincerely, BUSINESS who were in attendance at the game and Christine Busaba Immediately upon learning of the alle- review the available evidence. We ask John Barker Executive Business Director gations involving the volleyball game that anyone with relevant information Dean of Undergraduate and Graduate Simmone Seymour Advertising Director on Saturday night, the Office of Equal contact the Office of Equal Opportunity. Students Li Liang Receivables Manager Opportunity launched an investigation We will provide more information as Shang Ming Wu Sales Director on behalf of the university. We do not yet soon as the investigation has been com- Bill Gehling have findings to report as we must allow pleted. Director of Athletics

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Off the Hill | Georgetown University William Shira | Horrifyingly Hilarious Obama’s foreign policy matters in this election The little b y Ga b r i e l Sc h e i n m a n n The Hoya things

In this election, Americans are under- lease watch Scott Pelley’s inter- standably most concerned about their pock- view with Governor Romney etbooks — their ability to put food on the from the 60 Minutes segment table, to pay for gas, to cover the cost of col- that aired Sept. 23, 2012 before lege. Alas, the world does not pause while we Por after reading this allegory about attempt to put our house in order. Over the the importance of details. It contains past four years, China has grown stronger, two sentences taken directly from the Iran more nuclear and Islamic extremism Governor’s response during the inter- more potent. The next commander-in-chief view when pressed to provide details will likely have to decide whether we are on what he would cut to balance the victorious in Afghanistan, whether Iran goes budget without raising taxes. The rest nuclear and whether we have the resolve to of this article is dedicated to showing stand up to China in the Pacific. the implications of those twelve words Unfortunately, on nearly every major in any other situation. issue impacting the security of the United An electrician shows up to your States, President Obama’s policies have made house. You’re remodeling and you aren’t America less prepared for future threats. exactly sure if you want to stick with the Obama’s decision to set a preemp- same handyman who had started the tive, unconditioned expiration date on the fix-it-up process. The repair was simply American presence in Afghanistan has put not going fast enough. Unfortunately, the United States on track to lose its first for- there is only one other electrician in eign war since Vietnam. Having once chris- MCT town. You take him on a tour through tened the Afghanistan War as both just and ated on Obama’s watch, putting one of the ing the largest cut in defense spending the house, show him the current wir- necessary, the president, by issuing the with- world’s worst regimes on the verge of acquir- in nearly 30 years. Over the last three ing and then ask for his plan to fin- drawal deadline concurrent with a major ing the world’s most dangerous weapon. years, Pyongyang has conducted a second ish off the work so you don’t have to troop increase, has allowed the Taliban to The Obama administration has also unre- nuclear test, tested ballistic missiles and, sleep in a cramped corner surrounded wait us out. In turn, it is unlikely that other- servedly embraced the quickly unraveling in an act of war, surreptitiously torpe- by a tarp, which feels too much like a wise supportive Afghans would oppose them “Arab Spring,” calling the recent murder of doed a South Korean submarine, killing horror movie for comfort. He follows for fear of brutal Taliban retribution once we the U.S. ambassador in Libya and the flying of 46 sailors. Meanwhile, China’s aggression you around, looking very professional. leave. By the end of a second Obama term, all black al-Qaeda flags over four U.S. embassies has escalated territorial disputes with Whenever you mention a problem, he American forces will have been withdrawn on the anniversary of Sept. 11 mere “bumps many of its neighbors, who have become knowingly nods, and then badgers your from Afghanistan, but no American objec- in the road.” The Muslim Brotherhood has increasingly worried about Washington’s current electrician with, “Geez. This guy tives will have been achieved. Obama is fond assumed power in Egypt, where its new ability to stand up to an assertive China. must be the worst handyman in his- of saying that the “tide of war is receding” in president — a “Sept. 11 truther” — has Even as Obama’s own defense secretary tory,” or, “If you stick with this guy your the Middle East, but he fails to mention that demanded that the United States change its vehemently opposes the looming defense house and everything you love will per- the ebb of victory is regressing as well. foreign policy and release from prison the cuts, the administration is overseeing a ish.” His statements terrify you, and A second Obama term will likely also see Egyptian terrorist convicted for his role in hollowing out of America’s future ability rightfully so. They are more frightening the fanatical Iranian regime gain possession the 1993 World Trade Center bombing. In to project power, particularly in Asia. than when the tarp had to go up. of nuclear weapons. Upon entering office, Syria, the United States is standing on the Foreign policy begins with a simple dic- After the walkthrough, the electrician the administration believed it could bargain sidelines as the Iranian-allied Assad regime tum: Support your friends, defeat your ene- stops and says, “It’s obvious that I am the with Tehran’s ayatollahs by apologizing for butchers its citizens, thereby radicalizing the mies. Under Obama’s leadership, the United man for the job. I have years of experi- past American behavior and ending U.S. opposition. All the while, Obama has need- States has become an unreliable ally and a ence. You need someone like me leading criticism of its support for terrorism and lessly antagonized our ally Israel through his weak-kneed adversary. Iran is on the verge this endeavor to make sure you are safe.” its anti-Semitic verbiage. The administra- wrong-footed approach to the peace process of acquiring nuclear weapons, American Then, confidently, he turns to look you tion’s more recent imposition of stringent and continued public attempts to hem in embassies in the Arab world are under in the eye and continues, after an awk- economic sanctions has not had any impact Israeli military options on Iran. Four years on, attack, defeat in Afghanistan is over the ward, dramatic pause. “This other guy, on the Iranian nuclear program — the true the United States finds itself distrusted by its horizon and the United States is unprepared I am sure he’s great and got your hopes measure of success. Instead, Iran has sent friends, disrespected by its enemies and even for the challenge of a strong China. While up, but he doesn’t have a clue what he’s troops to Syria to help repress a popular more disliked by those it wants to help. Americans are rightly concerned about the doing. I’ve flipped dozens of houses and revolt and has sponsored terrorist attacks on In East Asia, the administration’s much- economy, they should also look beyond always come out on top.” Israeli targets worldwide. Iran even plotted heralded “pivot” to the Pacific has done their kitchen table and ask whether, over the “I would really like to see some of an attack to kill the Saudi ambassador — and little to dial back aggressive Chinese and last four years, America has become better what you have done in the past.” passersby — at Georgetown’s Cafe Milano North Korean behavior, perhaps because prepared to deal with the more dangerous “Yes. I have references. But I will not last fall. Iran’s nuclear progress has acceler- the White House is simultaneously enact- world that surrounds it. release them.” “Are you sure?” “Positive. Unfortunately I think it Off the Hill | University of Illinois a breach of my liberty to share these references with you. I’m sure you understand.” Tax returns, like birth certificates, cloud election’s “You present a horrifying case. What will you do?” “I am going to give you the freedom of sight, the freedom to once more flick real issues a switch and have a light shine down b y Da i l y Il l i n i Editorial Bo a r d investigation into the legality of his can- United States’ investor-friendly tax code? from above, like you once had. And you Daily Illini didacy and presidency. But the unceasing Can an honest argument be made that will see that it is good.” requests for his birth certificate became a Romney is hiding something more than “That sounds wonderful. But what It’s time to stop asking for Mitt Romney’s rallying cry for those were already invested financial documentation of his family’s will you do?” tax returns. in portraying the president as radical, social- wealthy lifestyle? “Rewire your house.” The dogged, single-minded pursuit ist and essentially un-American. Romney is a wealthy man who makes his “How exactly will you rewire my of Romney’s tax history by individuals In the case of Romney’s tax history, the money from sources mostly unobtainable house differently?” demanding the returns, like Nevada Senator details within those returns could arguably to the average American. To no one’s sur- “Good question. I see your point. Harry Reid, has contributed to the drowning shed light on the financial dealings of a prise, that is what his tax forms show. And I assure you that by the end of out of this election’s real issues and is remi- candidate who has long used his business Beyond financial matters, Romney has my term as your electrician you will niscent of the clamor for Barack Obama’s experience as a selling point. However, his done little to endear himself to those in be free in your house once more. That birth certificate. privileged upbringing and personal wealth the middle and working class, and the all wires will once more be able to As of Friday, Romney has released two have fueled the opposition narrative that release of a secretly taped fundraising conduct electricity and all sockets will years of his tax returns, while Obama has Romney is an elitist who thinks of himself speech, along with past gaffes, have not plug in properly.” released the last 12 years. The IRS cannot high above regular citizens. eased Romney’s struggle to “reintroduce” “I want you to give me a specific legally release any information regarding Romney is in a double bind. Releasing himself to the voters. explanation on how you are going to fix a taxpayer’s returns, but since the ’70s, more tax forms would only draw more In the end, we should keep in mind that the wire dangling above our heads right beginning with Nixon and Carter, presi- attention to his personal finances. If he the birther movement levied a much more now as we speak.” dents have released their own returns. doesn’t, his lack of transparency instead serious charge against Obama than the one “First of all, I would ensure that it Releasing traditionally private informa- would seemingly justify the suspicions of Romney now faces from those interested in did not hang. I would then promise, as tion like tax returns — or even a birth those, like Reid, who think that Romney his tax history. your electrician, to plug that bundle of certificate — has simply become a part of has somehow evaded his fair share of the However, the effects of these political wires into something — a thing that is becoming a public official. tax burden. manhunts are same. Narratives and ideol- far too complex for you to understand. The problem with controversies such When faced with a similar bind, Obama ogy become the central actors of the elec- Then I would work my hardest to create as these is that they are never truly delayed distributing his birth certificate. It tion instead of the issues. It turns the elec- a complete circuit that would give you resolved. Rather, they amplify the prede- was a last resort — a realization that the tion from one between two candidates into freedom.” termined assumptions of the most nega- noise generated by birthers was more dam- outlandish combat between a collection “Can you explain any details?” tive and extreme factions of our political aging than the image of the president caving of assumptions, character flaws, inferences “The devil is in the details. The angel is system. Romney’s taxes have become a to such pressure. and stereotypes. in the plan! So do I have your promise to lure that has trapped Romney and the But with the release of his last two years As for Romney, whether he releases the fix this death trap that you reside in?” public alike from more important issues of returns, we must now investigate the rest of his taxes or keeps them to himself, and has made an already negative elec- motives for demanding more. Even if we his next move should be to present us with a tion even worse. had these returns, would they show any- more detailed economic plan backed up by William Shira is a senior majoring in peace For example, the interest in Obama’s thing more than a businessman who, along data, health care reform policies and other and justice studies. He can be reached at nationality was, at one time, a defensible with numerous others, benefitted from the planned legislation. [email protected].

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Ethan Sturm | Rules of the Game Golf team DAILY DIGITS stays positive R.I.P. GOLF continued from back football panic among the team leaders. 300 million 3 220 Tangible, measurable improve- ments become a question of when and not if. Estimated amount (in dollars) Goals scored by junior Minutes played by the t’s time to kill football. To take it out back, to “I think that as we finally settle of betting money that changed midfielder Emily Cannon this men’s soccer team over the bury it six feet under. into a practice rhythm this week hands over a decisive call in weekend, who led the No. 17 course of two days this past It’s time to kill football because the integrity we will begin to see those strokes Monday night’s primetime field hockey team to con- weekend. Tufts drew in both of the sport is gone. Because the owners can come off,” McCarthy said. football contest, which pitted secutive victories over NESCAC Isit idly by as replacement referees ruin prime- games of the doubleheader, Next weekend the Jumbos the Seattle Seahawks against rivals Colby and Trinity on Sat- first tying Colby 0-0 and then time games and create unsafe conditions in will compete in the NESCAC the Green Bay Packers. The call, urday and Sunday, respectively. Trinity 1-1 after consecutive the world’s most dangerous sport, again and Championship Qualifier held which went in the Seahawks’ The scores marked Cannon’s days of 90-regulation minutes again. Because the owners nearly ruined one at Hickory Ridge Golf Club in favor, ruled that receiver Golden first career goals, and her last and two 10-minute over- season trying to screw over the players, and Amherst, Mass. The tournament Tate had shared possession of effort came in the 77th Minute time periods. The weekends’ followed it up by screwing over the referees will decide which four of the ten the ball in the end zone after during a tight 2-1 victory over contests were the first that the next year. Because a tiny percentage of the conference schools qualify for a Hail Mary pass in the game’s the Bantams, the fifth extra the Jumbos, who started the bottom line is taking priority over a massive the spring championship, and last play, giving Seattle the edge time contest in the teams’ last season at 4-0, were unable to percentage of the results. Because a Saints fan the squad is hopeful that it can in a 14-12 victory. If the pass seven meetings. The Jumbos win, and Tufts is now 2-0-2 can now referee a Saints game. pick up its game in time for the had been ruled an interception, are now poised to rise to the in the NESCAC, good enough It’s time to kill football because the college critical competition. the Packers, favored by 4.5 top of the NESCAC, and place for third in the conference game isn’t any better. Because big schools “On the first day [at Taconic] points before the game, would third in conference standings standings. pay small schools millions of dollars to serve we did 20 shots better as a have won by 5. with a 3-1 record. as their human punching bags. Because team on the front side than we coaches vote on whether their own teams did on the back,” Wong said. get to play in the championship. Because “I know that we have a team a small cabal of big-time programs holds a that has the ability to perform monopoly on the postseason that is unjust well under pressure — hope- 6 16 27 enough to elicit anti-trust investigations from fully that nerve will allow us to the government. Because chasing a few extra Number of consecutive extra Yards given on a personal foul finish well at NESCAC’s.” Number of NESCAC games re- bucks has overridden tradition, rivalries and innings games won by the penalty against the Detroit Williams looks to be the early maining on the women’s soccer geographic sensibilities. Baltimore Orioles, who have Lions in the team’s 44-41 favorite, having won two of the team’s schedule. Although the It’s time to kill football because it, above consistently been the AL East’s overtime lost against the Ten- season’s first three tournaments, squad has gotten off to a rough all other sports, glorifies criminals. Because weakest baseball team for the nessee Titans. A personal foul and finishing fourth at the start to the season, scoring a dog killer that spent nearly two years in jail last decade. The Orioles now sit penalty is a 15-yard penalty, Duke Nelson Invitational two just two goals in six games and can become a statewide hero and fantasy sav- just a game and a half behind but replacement officials mis- weekends ago. History favors struggling with numerous inju- ior overnight, with little to no repercussions. the New York Yankees in the takenly placed the original line Middlebury, though, as they ries to key players, there are still Because a man likely involved in a double conference standings, and are in of scrimmage at the Detroit have earned the title two years plenty of opportunities to make murder can be named Super Bowl MVP the first place for the Wild Card, as 44-yard line instead of the in a row. up ground in the standings, next year and become the role model of a city they look to make the MLB Play- Titans‘ 44. The extra yardage The Panthers and Ephs are especially since the team has for over a decade after. Because a man known offs for the first time since 1997. helped Tennessee kick the favorites to qualify next week yet to take on Conn. College to be one of the toughest, grittiest players in On Sept. 18, the O’s nabbed a eventual game-winning field for the NESCAC Championship, and Bowdoin, traditional cellar- the league by day has a laundry list of sexual win in 18 innings, topping the goal, marking another mistake likely leaving just two spots dwellers in the conference. assault charges by night. Seattle Mariners 4-2 to keep the for the replacement refs, who open for the Jumbos and the It’s time to kill football because it overrides streak alive. have come under increased seven other NESCAC teams scrutiny for bad calls. basic human sensibilities. Because it can turn competing. one of the nation’s top universities into a cult. Because it can make people cover up a crime as heinous as sexual assault, and make thou- sands of others defend those actions. Because it can make a man poison ancient trees for no reason other than his rivals’ love for them. Elephants in the Room But above all, it’s time to kill football because football is killing people. Because Teammates would football players are 19 times more likely to Best Summer TV Show I’d Who would play be shocked to be diagnosed with a memory-related disease Moment Guest Star On you in a movie? know I... than the national population. Because more than 20 percent of those that have been con- cussed suffer from depression, leading to hor- rible tragedies like the suicide of Junior Seau. Dropping below 200 Because while the rest of the sports world “MTV Cribs” - Danny McBride, Junior Wyatt Zeller pounds for the first My hair is natural, cracks down on steroids, football players con- Showing off 167 Sylvester Stallone or Men’s Soccer time since middle not a perm tinue to pump the vile juice into their veins. school College Ave. Brad Pitt And because the NFL continues to brush these issues under the rug of labor disputes and poor refereeing, putting them off to another day, when it could be too late for doz- ens of men. You might think its death is impossible Senior Rachel Aronchick Spending the because the NFL is too much of a cash cow to first half of “So You Think You I didn’t eat my first ever fall. But whatever happened to boxing? Women’s Soccer the summer in Can Dance” Betty White orange until last I wouldn’t know. I’m too young to remember Australia year its seemingly infallible glory day. All it would take is a few damning studies that leave major sponsors of the league no option but to pull out or face a loss of business. It would be fol- lowed by a backlash against the sport in the The last day at my world of academia, leading to the fall of the summer intern- Senior Chris Toole I’m a video game college game. Other sports would take its spot ship at the Naval “Entourage” Matt Damon Football nerd in the national spotlight and the world would Undersea Warfare move on. Center in Newport, This all isn’t going to happen overnight. I’ll Rhode Island still be watching football next Sunday, and so will you. But as the league digs itself a deeper and deeper hole, we could be well be on the way to its imminent demise. And in my opin- ion, that day couldn’t come soon enough. Freshman Hannah Park Being on the beach My high school Why? Because I never want my son to ask “Modern Family” Field Hockey for a week with my Jackie Chan mascot was the me if he can play. friends Mawrtian

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b y An d y Wo n g off to junior skipper David “If you get in a slump [in Daily Editorial Board Liebenberg and freshman Laser], it’s hard to get out,” crew Caroline Atwood, who Hutchings said. “In retrospect, Coming off last weekend’s clinched the critical final race I learned it was a competitive regattas, the coed and women’s at the same time as the Mystic event, and a lot of lessons I sailing teams were looking to Lake’s wind shifts completely learned can be applied to races build off strong performances derailed Yale. The B-division down the road.” and to continue the momen- cleaned up with just 32 points, Hutchings finished with 147 tum toward championship clinching both their division points across 18 races, includ- races at the end of the season. and the Hood Trophy for the ing high finishes in his last two, The Jumbos capped off their home team. but it wasn’t enough to catch weekend with some highlight “This event is a big confi- up to fourth-place sophomore finishes, including placing dence boost when we’re all able Lucas Adams from Brown, who first for the first time in three to do well,” Hutchings said. snatched the last qualifying years at their own Hood Trophy The weekend also proved spot with 124 points. Intersectional Regatta. fruitful for the coed team’s tri- Meanwhile, the women’s “We generally do well [at the captain, as he also participated sailing team rounded out the Hood Trophy]. We have a natu- individually in the NEISA Men’s weekend with a runner-up fin- ral advantage sailing at home Singlehanded Championship ish at Boston University’s Regis in our own boats,” senior tri- held at Boston College. In the Bowl, which saw the team com- captain William Hutchings said. Laser-style regatta, Hutchings pete against squads like Yale, “We get to show superior boat came one spot short of quali- Dartmouth and Harvard. handling and boat mechanics.” fying for the National Single- Senior captain Natalie Salk The day began with the team’s Handed Sailing Championship, skippered once again with Courtesy Ken Legler A-division, manned by junior which will be hosted in Long senior crew Amelia Quinn, Both sailing teams had stronger showings this weekend, with the coed tri-captain and skipper William Beach, Calif. in November. who is also a Features edi- team dominating the Hood Trophy Intersectional Regatta. Haeger along with junior crew “Between races seven and tor for The Tufts Daily, in the Paula Grasberger. Together, they eight of 12, I was in the quali- A-division. Salk and Quinn weekend, getting second,” tice and it was good to do racked up 50 points, including fying spot, but then I started totaled 53 points across 12 Marchand said. well and gain confidence and victories in their third and ninth performing badly, racked up a races, including victories or Marchand and Makaretz’s 33 experience,” Marchand said. races, to claim second place in couple of diggers,” Hutchings runner-up finishes in five of points total were good for sec- “Something has really clicked the A-division — just 10 points said. “It was tough for me, but I their first six races. ond in their division, behind for [Sara and me]. Hopefully we behind Yale. took a lot out of the event.” Senior skipper Mariel only Roger Williams University’s can go far.” However, it was the Jumbos’ Unlike standard dinghy Marchand and junior crew 24 points, and the Jumbos’ total The coed and women’s sail- young B-division that par- races, wherein two athletes are Sara Makaretz returned to the of 86 points was good for sec- ing teams return to work this ticularly shone at home. to a boat and are allowed to B-division once again with fair ond place overall at the event weekend, with the co-ed team Sophomore skipper Alec Ruiz- take turns racing with breaks results as well, gaining a victory — a fine finish for a team that attending the Coast Guard’s Ramon and sophomore crew between races due to the two- or runner-up finish in their first seems to be getting better and Danmark Trophy, and members Sam Madden won three of their division system, Hutchings six races. better as the season continues of the women’s team attending first four races for their divi- spent the entire day out on the “Conditions were shifty and to wear on. their own New England Single- sion, before passing the boat water, racing race after race. puffy, but it was a really good “It was really good prac- handed Championships.

Men’s Golf Cannon, Wallis garner NESCAC Players of the Week honors Emily Cannon — Field Hockey Ben Wallis — Cross Country Junior midfielder Emily Cannon had a Running by himself as the only Jumbo in huge weekend for the Jumbos’ field hockey a 208-person race at the Purple Valley Classic b y G.J. Vi t a l e squad, pouring in eight points in three games this weekend, junior Ben Wallis took matters Daily Staff Writer 83, and freshman Brendan Koh, who to take NESCAC Player of the Week honors into his own hands to win not just his event, Golf finishes 12thshot an 84.in field of for the first time. but the NESCAC Performer of the Week Its first three weekends have been Day two provided a bit of a rebound, Prior to this weekend, Cannon had never award as well. trying for the coed golf team. With three as Wong finished with an impressive scored a goal and had earned only seven finishing in 26:13, Wallis beat out 18bottom-half at finishes Williams in three tourna- Invitationalscore of 75. His teammates, though, did assists in her first two seasons on the team, Williams’ Scott Rodilitz by four seconds to ments, the team is looking to put their not have equal success. but in three games last week against UMass. win the eight-kilometer race at Williams difficult start behind them. Wawer repeated his day one perfor- Dartmouth, Colby and Trinity, Cannon abso- College, leading the team in his first compe- This past weekend, the Jumbos mance, shooting another 83, sophomore lutely went off. tition of the season. traveled to compete in the Williams Nick Dorian shot an 81 and Koh’s 85 was It began on Wednesday with an assist Sidelined last week due to a calf inju- Invitational at Taconic Golf Club. the last qualifying score for Sunday. against the Corsairs, leading to one of the ry, Wallis entered this week’s race as a However, the course, owned by Williams However, Wong’s two-day total of 157 Jumbos’ pair of goals in a 2-1 victory. But competitive warm-up before the All New College, is a par-71, 6754-yarder and was good enough to tie for 16th place in the junior from New Hampshire really began England Championships next weekend, an extremely challenging course, and the 96-man playing field. her monster weekend against the Mules on and turned his tuneup into the best per- provided the Ephs with a strong home Williams teammates Dylan Dethier Saturday afternoon. formance of the week. field advantage. and Matt McCarron shared the winning Early in the first half, with the score With about a mile to go, Wallis made his Williams dominated, finishing with score of 149. The latter had an eight- tied at 1-1, Cannon buried a shot as a move and surged to the front of the pack, four of the five lowest individual scores, footer to win the tournament, but saw part of a flurry of chances for the Jumbos, and was able to cling to his lead even as he with Hamilton’s Greg Scott (3rd) being his putt lip out and instead had to settle cashing in for the first time in her Tufts faltered a bit down the stretch. the only non-Williams player in the top for a tie. career. Later in the game, Cannon gave following a performance like this, the five. More importantly, the team fin- Though they didn’t finish with the Tufts breathing room with a backhanded Jumbos will be extremely excited to have ished first with a two-day total of 584, strongest result, the Jumbos did improve strike in the 53rd minute. Wallis back to NESCAC competition and to scoring a remarkably consistent 292 on 11 strokes on Sunday, scoring a 310 In the second of the Jumbos’ back-to-back have him in full form at the Championships both days and defeating second place and bringing their two-day score to 631 matches on the weekend, Cannon came at Westfield State. Middlebury College by 15 strokes. strokes, 47 shots off the lead. through in a more dramatic fashion, scoring This week’s honor marks the third time a The Jumbos once again found them- “We certainly didn’t play our best out in the 77th minute of overtime to finish off Jumbo has been awarded Performer of the selves near the back of the pack, finish- there,” Zorniger said. “But the season is the Bantams with a 3-2 win. Week over the last two years, and the first ing 12th out of the 18 teams compet- young and I wouldn’t be surprised to see In five days and three games, Cannon time for Wallis, a strong start to what Tufts ing, and were hampered by having to the scores start to come down quickly.” scored three goals, tallied two assists, and hopes will be a breakout year. start on the challenging back nine on Not only is the season young, but the surged to the points lead for the Jumbos and both days. team is also. With five freshmen, two the weekly honors for the NESCAC. ——by Marcus Budline “Taconic is one of the more difficult sophomores and just four upperclass- courses we play, especially the back men, the Jumbos still have time to grow. nine,” freshman Jay Wong said. “We It is a welcome sight for the team to see were probably unfortunate in having to some signs that the youth is starting to start on the backside both days — [but] move in the right direction. that’s not to blame for our poor finish. “I wasn’t surprised to see that Jay We know we are a lot better than we [Wong] played well on Sunday,” senior have finished in our past three tourna- co-captain Mike McCarthy, who was ments, we just have not been able to put unable to compete this past weekend, the pieces together.” said. “[Jay has] been tearing it up in After day one, Tufts’ 321 strokes left the practice rounds, especially in the the team tied for 14th with Castleton team doubles practice match we had State College. Wong and sophomore co- on Friday.” captain Alex Zorniger led the Jumbos’ As is usually the case with young Saturday scoring, both managing an teams, optimism is winning out against eleven-over-par 82. Not far behind was olivia porter / the tufts daily Andrew Morgenthaler / tufts daily archives sophomore John Wawer, who scored an see GOLF, page 11