Where You Read It First Showers 52/37 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LIX, NUMBER 55 TUESDAY, APRIL 27, 2010 TUFTSDAILY.COM Marriage boycott event at Tufts draws students BY KATHRYN OLSON “[National Marriage Boycott] is Daily Staff Writer a student-driven movement that challenges DOMA and questions the Students responded enthusiasti- institution of marriage as a privilege cally to the Queer Straight Alliance’s rather than a right for everyone,” (QSA) launch yesterday afternoon sophomore Allister Chang, QSA co- of the Tufts branch of the National president, told the Daily. Marriage Boycott, a student move- Students participating in the ment centered on lobbying the U.S. movement’s Tufts launch at the Congress to repeal the Defense of Mayer Campus Center signed an Marriage Act (DOMA). online pledge stating that they The act, passed in 1996 under the would boycott marriage until DOMA Clinton Administration, stipulates is repealed. Pledging students were that the federal government cannot given an equality ring symbolizing treat same-sex relationships as mar- their commitment to the cause. riages for any purposes, thus deny- The supply of rings ran out within ing same-sex couples 1,138 federal the first hour of the event due to marriage-related rights, according to the movement’s website. see MARRIAGE, page 2 VIRGINIA BLEDSOE/TUFTS DAILY The two TCU presidential candidates last night engaged in a debate. Candidates diff er on best way to engage, involve students BY BRENT YARNELL on the need for the Senate “I’m seeing that every day Daily Editorial Board to better engage the student when I ask the simple ques- body but disagreed on how tion, ‘do you know what is The two candidates for Tufts best to do so. going on in Senate?’” she said. Community Union (TCU) Levine stressed the need for “The answer is usually ‘no.’” Senate president Lauren increasing Senate outreach to Levine promised to meet Levine and Sam Wallis, both the student body and efforts personally with students in DILYS ONG/TUFTS DAILY juniors, last night in the cam- to make Tufts feel like a more The Tufts launch of the National Marriage Boycott took place yesterday. paign’s second debate agreed cohesive community. see DEBATE, page 2 Turkle: Question the impact Students celebrate Earth Day on campus Students on Saturday gathered on the collecting signatures for a petition in sup- Academic Quad to participate in the annual port of making double-sided printing the of technology on society Earth Fest celebration organized by student default for printers in Tisch Library and organization Environmental Consciousness Eaton Computer Lab. BY MARISSA GALLERANI Richard Snyder (A ’55), former chairman Outreach (ECO). The Tufts Institute of the Environment Daily Editorial Board and chief executive officer of Simon and Earth Fest was part of a commemoration (TIE), with assistance from the Office of Schuster, suggested bringing to campus of Earth Day — which takes place on April Sustainability and ECO, also ran a cloth- Abby Rockefeller Mauzé Professor individuals who have attained career 22 every year — and marked the culmina- ing swap on the quad, according to Tufts of the Social Studies of Science and success by being willing to challenge tion of the ECO-sponsored Earth Week on Recycles! Coordinator Dawn Quirk. Technology Sherry Turkle, from the conventions. campus. Saturday’s festivities included a host Students had the opportunity to exchange Massachusetts Institute of Technology “This specific lecture came about of environmentally friendly activities, live per- apparel by donating used clothes in good (MIT), last evening noted that mankind through an e-mail where Dick was formances and a clothing swap. condition and picking up items donated by is still in the early stages of figuring out bemoaning that this generation seems ECO hoped that students would gain other individuals. how technology affects society and how to get all of its information from texts more awareness about the environment at Sophomore Rachael Wolber, a TIE intern to adapt accordingly. and tweets, what was happening to Earth Fest, while enjoying all the activities who helped coordinate the clothing swap, “Some opening questions are: How the world and who might lead us in an being hosted on the quad. explained that the swap was intended as a does technology change who we are, informed discussion,” Bacow said. “I “It was a celebration of Earth Day to substitute for the now-defunct Jumbo Drop, how we relate to each other, how we can’t think of anybody better to explain remind people to think about environmental a collection and yard sale for students to learn, and what are we not paying atten- this. It takes great courage to have issues, and to just have fun,” senior Heather recycle their possessions. tion to?” Turkle said. explored these subjects of computers Buckner, one of ECO’s officers, said. “The idea is that Jumbo Drop is not really To illustrate society’s preoccupation and people at a place like MIT, and The event was well attended, as the nice happening anymore, and people have a lot with technology, Turkle began by shar- that is something that Sherry has done weather drew a crowd to the outdoor event, of clothes that they would just throw away,” ing an anecdote about how the first well.” according to Buckner. Wolber said. “By purchasing new clothes, photos of the combined Congressional Turkle talked about the standard ben- “The fact that it was a really nice day you’re just creating more consumption and lunch after President Barack Obama’s efits associated with technology, name- brought a lot of people out,” Buckner stressing the environment. [Through the inauguration showed Senators John ly that it allows one to keep up with said. “People were having fun and walk- swap] you get to recycle your clothes, give McCain and Edward Kennedy on their friends, make new friends and experi- ing around.” back to campus and help the environment.” cell phones. ment with identity. As event attendees enjoyed free veg- Wolber added that the swap was a suc- Turkle was delivering the biannual “I just went to my fifth-grade reunion,” gie burgers and listened to live music by cess and hopes to be able to repeat it. Richard E. Snyder Presidential Lecture, Turkle said. “You didn’t have fifth-grade performers like percussion group B.E.A.T.S., “It went really well, we got a lot of in which she discussed the topic of reunions before, but now you do.” ECO staffed a number of tables offering clothes, everything was free,” she said. “This “CyberIntimacy/CyberSolitude.” Turkle She continued by noting that ado- individuals the opportunity to participate is definitely something we want to do again is the founder of the MIT Initiative on lescents in particular experiment the in sustainable art projects, such as making in the future.” Technology and Self, which she cur- most with their identities and that the “seed bombs,” using henna and tie-dying Quirk said that Tufts Recycles! next year rently directs, and is an expert on Internet could aid in this experimenta- t-shirts. plans to be more involved in the clothing the relationship between humans and tion. Students from the Experimental College swap to expand its reach and further encour- technology. Turkle pointed out, however, that tech- class Environmental Action: Shifting from age environmentally conscious practices. University President Lawrence Bacow nology was not necessarily unequivocally Saying to Doing, which is trying to reduce introduced the lecture by explaining paper waste on campus, set up a table — by Ellen Kan and Jenny White that the lecture series was started when see SNYDER, page 2 Inside this issue Today’s Sections Hiring adjunct profes- One senior’s the- News 1 Op-Ed 9 sors is becoming more sis project, “Sigh,” common in universi- explores melancholy Features 3 Comics 7 ties, including Tufts. through theater. Arts & Living 5Classifieds 11 Editorial | Letters 8 Sports Back see FEATURES, page 3 see ARTS, page 5 2 THE TUFTS DAILY NEWS Tuesday, April 27, 2010 Visiting the Hill this week TUESDAY and Nanoengineering at the WEDNESDAY Islamic culture and society, will “2010 Wellington Burnham “Blowing Hard and Shining Univeristy of Albany-SUNY, will “Luncheon Lecture — Dr. Laura be speaking. Lecture: The Next Financial Bright: Prospects for Wind and be speaking. Adams: Globalization in Central When and Where: 5:30 p.m. to Meltdown” Solar Energy” When and Where: 4:30 p.m.; Asia” 7:30 p.m.; Ballou Hall, Coolidge Details: Simon Johnson, the Details: Raimund Grube (F ’99), Pearson 106 Details: Center Associate of the Room Ronald A. Kurtz (1954) Professor the president and chief operat- Sponsor: Department of Davis Center at Harvard University Sponsor: Center for the of Entrepreneurship and profes- ing officer of Element Power, Chemistry Laura Adams will discuss global- Humanities at Tufts sor of global economics and man- will discuss the rise of wind and ization and the politics of cultural agement at the Massachusetts solar power and the profession- “TFS Presents: Harvard Humanist heritage in Central Asia. “Dr. Mohamed ElBaradei Institute of Technology Sloan al opportunities in the area of Chaplain” When and Where: 11:30 p.m. to Luncheon Lecture” School of Management, will dis- renewable energy. Details: Greg Epstein, humanist 12:30 p.m.; Cabot 702 Details: Former Director General cuss “13 Bankers: The Wall Street When and Where: 12:30 p.m. to chaplain at Harvard University, Sponsors: The Program in of the International Atomic Takeover and the Next Financial 2 p.m.; Cabot seventh floor will be hosting a town hall-style Southwest Asia and Islamic Energy Agency Mohamed Meltdown.” Sponsors: The International session to discuss humanism and Civilization and Caucasus Forum ElBaradei will speak at this lun- When and Where: 4:30 p.m.