Where You Read It First AM Shower 48/30 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LVIII, NUMBER 40 FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2009 TUFTSDAILY.COM Tufts to host international economics conference Close to 100 presentations planned for event

BY SMRITI CHOUDHURY “The fact that the conference is Contributing Writer hosted by Tufts recognizes both the importance that issues of economic Tufts will bring to campus a num- development have for the Tufts aca- ber of internationally recognized demic community and the promi- economics professors this weekend nence of our own faculty in this field: as the Department of Economics many economics professors at Tufts hosts for the first time the annual are doing [ground]-breaking research Northeast Universities Development on development,” Spolaore said in an Consortium (NEUDC) Conference. e-mail. The conference will focus on new The NEUDC consortium has hosted MCT; DESIGN BY JAMES CHOCA/TUFTS DAILY research in the realm of develop- conferences since 1967 to showcase ment economics and will provide a research from scholars around the platform for researchers as well as world on the frontier of development graduate students to present their economics. The annual conference The smartphone split individual work. rotates among NEUDC universities. The conference will feature close Tufts is a member of the NEUDC Students debate brands and necessity of to 100 presentations. Speakers will along with Brown, Cornell, Harvard, present on such topics as literacy Yale and Boston Universities and multi-purpose cell phones and female status in green-revolution Williams College. India, maternal education and les- The conference, which will be held BY J.P. KAYTROSH But only in the past decade have cell sons from school choice and admis- in Cabot Intercultural Center on Contributing Writer phones become ubiquitous on college sions in Ghana. Saturday and Sunday, will be broken campuses, and only even more recently Economics Department Chair down into a total of seven sections. It’s difficult to envision a time when have students been able to check their Enrico Spolaore considered it an Each section will be chaired by facul- students weren’t reachable on the go, e-mail, IM their friends and browse the honor to host the conference, which ty from Tufts’ economic department. when there was no such thing as tex- Web on their way from class to class. he called “very important and pres- Scholars will discuss issues that ting in class, and when every dorm Phones called smartphones have tigious.” He said it was a reflection fall under the conference’s umbrella room had a landline that people actu- of Tufts’ continued focus on issues of ally used. see IPHONES, page 2 economic development. see CONFERENCE, page 2 Eco-Rep Symposium TUPD has promoted six to corporal

BY LAURA BARNES unites green students Contributing Writer

BY MINYOUNG SONG each other. The Tufts University Police Daily Staff Writer The symposium is about Department (TUPD) in May “being a role model in the promoted six officers in its Students from schools eco-world,” said freshman Medford and Boston offices to across New England will come Alexandra Beretta, who helped the rank of corporal. to Tufts’ campus tomorrow to coordinate the event through The promotions leave the experience a new kind of envi- her internship with the Office department with the most ronmental symposium, one of Sustainability. corporals the department has featuring peer-to-peer learn- Beretta estimated that ever had at once, according to ing focused not just on the about 70 people are expected Sgt. Robert McCarthy. perils of climate change but to attend the symposium, and Capt. Mark Keith explained also on how to create social a significant portion of the that the promotions, four movements around environ- day will be dedicated to small- of which came on Tufts’ mental issues. group discussions. Medford/Somerville campus, A collaborative effort of 12 Tina Woolston, a project came about as a result of offi- New England colleges, the coordinator for the sympo- cers leaving the department Eco-Rep Symposium invites sium who works in the Office and other corporals having students to learn from each of Sustainability, hopes that DANAI MACRIDI/TUFTS DAILY other at sessions on a vari- what the visiting students see PROMOTIONS, page 3 TUPD promoted an unusually high number of corporals recently. ety of topics, including how learn at the symposium will to conduct environmentally remain with them when they conscious dorm activities and return home. engage students on and off “I would like for students to campus. leave this symposium feeling Cause Dinner raises funds for The representatives from inspired by other students in different campuses will be stu- the event and energized to do dents who work to raise envi- other work on the campus,” Tufts-affiliated health clinic ronmental-issue awareness Woolston said. among their peers. She added that she wanted BY JENNY WHITE charitable initiatives. a growing constituency of The symposium, hosted students to know that they are Daily Staff Writer The Sharewood Project, a undergraduate volunteers. by the Tufts Institute for the a part of a growing group of free medical care organiza- By the end of Tuesday Environment (TIE) and the youths who are actively par- Students donated a portion tion in Malden, Mass. serv- night, Tim Judson, presi- Office of Sustainability, will ticipating in environmentally of their meal costs on Tuesday ing a large population of dent of the undergradu- bring students from Brandeis focused issues. evening to the Sharewood mostly uninsured patients, ate executive board for the University, Champlain College, Students from the Project, a grassroots, Tufts- beat out other organizations Sharewood Project, estimated Connecticut College, Suffolk Experimental College course affiliated medical clinic, dur- to become the beneficiary of that approximately 575 stu- University, the University of “Environmental Action: ing the Cause Dinner hosted this semester’s dinner. dents signed on to donate Vermont and Yale University. Shifting from Saying to Doing,” by Dining Services. The project has strong ties at the Cause Dinner, mean- The learning sessions will are helping to organize the The Tufts Community to Tufts, started by students ing a $1,293 total donation, be conducted by students conference. Union (TCU) Senate and from Tufts University School according to Judson’s initial from these schools and from Dallase Scott, a gradu- Dining Services hold the of Medicine (TUSM) in 1999. calculation. Tufts, thus serving as oppor- ate student in the Urban and Cause Dinner on one eve- The clinic is now predomi- “This is a great opportunity tunities for students to both ning every semester as a way nantly managed by Tufts’ learn from and network with see SYMPOSIUM, page 3 to support undergraduates’ medical students along with see CAUSE DINNER, page 3 Inside this issue Today’s Sections

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Emma Bushnell Arts Editors MCT Mitchell Geller Adam Kulewicz Freshman Amy Calfus likes her iPhone because, “unlike the Blackberry, it can sync up with my Mac using MobileMe.” Catherine Scott Josh Zeidel Charissa Ng Assistant Arts Editors Tufts campus split between iPhone and Blackberry users Benjamin Phelps IPHONES Michelle Hochberg Executive Op-Ed Editor On the Tufts campus, where stu- com, a book-shopping Web site, offers continued from page 1 dents are often highly involved in an app that offers price comparisons Vittoria Elliott Editorialists the capability to handle calls and extracurricular activities, smartphone of particular books from various online Nina Grossman Opinion Editors Andrew Rohrberger Web browsing and manage e-mail, owners use their devices to keep track sellers and calculates shipping costs Molly Rubin and their devotees tend to be divided of busy schedules and make the most and discount offers. Erin Marshall Editorial Cartoonists into two camps — fans of Apple’s of free time. BlackBerrys, too, have a number Alex Miller iPhone (a close cousin of the iPod) of student-friendly applications. An Ethan Landy Executive Sports Editor and fans of Research in Motion’s (RIM) application called Cram allows users Blackberry. “At night, I turn my phone to create, import and take mini quiz- Sapna Bansil Sports Editors Evan Cooper Despite differing appearances — off so I’m not listening to it zes on subjects from math to foreign Philip Dear the most notable difference being the languages. Other applications include Jeremy Greenhouse Blackberry’s solid-state keyboard ver- vibrate and beep.” advanced calculators and unit con- Alex Prewitt Michael Spera sus the iPhone’s touch-screen — both verters, as well as a dictionary. Alex Lach Assistant Sports Editors devices perform largely the same func- Julia Carlson But smartphones are not only for Daniel Rathman tions. Still, among the smartphone- Tufts junior workaholics. Both the iPhone and Annie Wermiel Executive Photo Editor using community, the rift is strong. BlackBerry offer Facebook applica- Blackberry devotee and Tufts junior tions for when students need a lit- James Choca Photo Editors Julia Carlson is particularly par- “Although it can be distracting at tle break from studying. With their Aalok Kanani Danai Macridi tial to her own device. She says the times, I think ultimately the iPhone phones offering so much, students Andrew Morgenthaler Blackberry is useful “just as a phone does make me more productive in sometimes find it difficult to tear Josh Berlinger Assistant Photo Editors for calling people and text messaging. many ways,” Calfas said. “It’s nice to themselves away. Kristen Collins Alex Dennett The added bonus is these really nice have everything I need in one place so Some students are bothered by this Emily Eisenberg features: chat, Facebook, etc.” I can find whatever information I need tendency among smartphone users, Rebekah Sokol Freshman iPhone user Amy Calfas and continue my day.” and for them, a typical cell phone Tien Tien prefers her device, noting its expand- New smartphone applications come serves their needs well. Senior Kevin Arlin Ladue Executive New Media Editor ability and plethora of functions. in handy, too, filling in where e-mail Terhorst finds smartphones’ added “I originally bought my iPhone and other standard Web sites some- cost of service unnecessary. He also Jessica Bidgood New Media Editors Kyle Chayka because it automatically provides times cannot. CourseSmart, an elec- feels that the ubiquity of laptops and you with three services all at once tronic textbook supplier, has come desktop computers on college cam- — it’s a phone, an iPod, and an out with an application that draws on puses makes the ownership of smart- PRODUCTION Internet device,” she said. “Unlike the a library of 7,000 college textbooks. phone devices seem frivolous. Blackberry, it can sync up with my Users can look up chemistry textbook “I normally have sufficient access to Karen Blevins Production Director Mac using MobileMe, and because it diagrams on their iPhones, zooming computers,” he said. Steven Smith Executive Layout Editor is also an iPod, I can sync up to iTunes in and scrolling around on the images. Carlson said she has to turn the more easily.” Pearson Higher Education launched phone off before bed so that it does not Dana Berube Layout Editors Caryn Horowitz Both users agree on one thing, an algebra tutorial application with invade this part of her private time. Andrew Petrone though: They are all-in-all more effi- mini tests and math lessons. “At night, I turn my phone off so I’m Amani Smathers cient now that they always have a Students can also use their iPhones not listening to it vibrate and beep,” Menglu Wang Adam Gardner Assistant Layout Editors computer in their pockets. to buy textbooks online. BIGWORDS. she said. Brian Lim

Grace Lamb-Atkinson Executive Copy Editor Rachel Oldfield Copy Editors Ben Smith Economics conference drawing scholars from around Elisha Sum Ricky Zimmerman Sam Connell Assistant Copy Editors the world to discuss issues of development Sara Eisemann Katherine Evering-Rowe CONFERENCE Ammar Khaku economics department, Spolaore Niki Krieg continued from page 1 said. Luke Morris theme, among them measuring and The conference is open to all Lucy Nunn Regina Smedinghoff explaining poverty, gender differences Tufts students and is free of charge. in education, immigration and trade Students will have the opportunity Ben Schwalb Executive Online Editor and climate change. to ask presenters questions regarding Christine Jang Online Editor Speakers include professors from their work during each session. universities across the globe includ- “I encourage interested students to Michael Vastola Executive Technical Manager ing Harvard, Oxford, University of attend some of the sessions, even Muhammad Qadri Technical Manager Milan, University of British Colombia, if they are not formally registered,” University of Chicago, the London Spolaore said. Spolaore himself will School of Economics and the Paris discuss measuring economic growth School of Economics in addition to from outer space on Saturday. faculty from Tufts. The economics department has BUSINESS Each presenter will receive feedback recruited interested student volun- Kahran Singh Executive Business Director from attendees, which Spolaore said teers to help staff the conference. will help them expand their research. Student organizers sophomore Marla Benjamin Hubbell-Engler Advertising Director Brenna Duncan Online Advertising Manager “This conference will greatly con- Spivack and senior Luke McCarthy Dwijo Goswami Billing Manager tribute to building new knowledge organized a group of 25 student vol- Ally Gimbel Outreach Director and will move the frontier of research unteers who will work the confer- The Tufts Daily is a nonprofit, independent newspaper, pub- forward,” he said. ence the entire weekend, according lished Monday through Friday during the academic year, and The Department of Economics to McMillan. distributed free to the Tufts community. has worked diligently to bring each Freshman Mark Rafferty expressed P.O. Box 53018, Medford, MA 02155 segment of the conference togeth- his enthusiasm regarding the confer- 617 627 3090 FAX 617 627 3910 [email protected] er. Associate Professor Margaret ence. “I believe the conference will McMillan, Associate Professor Rajeev give me the opportunity to tap into the JAMES CHOCA/TUFTS DAILY Dehejia and Assistant Professor forefront of economic research,” said The Department of Economics this week- Randall Akee were the lead faculty Rafferty, who is planning to attend end will host the NEUDC conference, fea- organizers, along with the rest of the this weekend. turing presentations on development. Friday, November 6, 2009 THE TUFTS DAILY NEWS | FEATURES 3 Students donate over $1,000 to Sharewood Project during Cause Dinner

CAUSE DINNER Cause Dinner presents Tufts visits to the clinic, Sloan said continued from page 1 students with a perfect chance there are other ways under- for undergraduates to make a to show tangible support for a graduates are getting involved big impact on the clinic,” said cause. in the cause, including through Judson, a senior. “This is an opportunity to individual committees for The Cause Dinner is a Tufts make a message on behalf of publicity, public health and tradition that Dining Services the student body on what we fundraising. has held for nearly 30 years, support and what we as a stu- Anyone can sign up to volun- according to Director of Dining dent body find to be impor- teer during the spring semes- Services Patti Klos. Each tant,” he said. ter at a date to be determined, semester, several organizations Every Tuesday night, the Sloan said. affiliated with Tufts apply to Sharewood clinic is open to In addition to all the work receive money from the dinner, patients at the First Church of Tufts students already do and the TCU Senate Services Malden, according to co-chair with the organization, the Committee selects one. of the fundraising committee, Cause Dinner marked the first “The Sharewood Project Kevin Hoang, a sophomore. major fundraising event where was chosen because it allows A group of Tufts undergrad- undergraduates could finan- Tufts students to be direct- uates works at the front desk cially support Sharewood, ly involved in helping their and triages general patients Hoang said. neighbors,” TCU Senator Sam who come seeking medical The project did not have Wallis, co-chair of the Services care, while students from the precise expectations as to the Committee, said in an e-mail. medical school, as well as other amount of money it would He added that the project’s volunteer physicians, diagnose raise at the dinner, but stu- work is particularly important and treat the patients. dents expressed gratitude to “at a time when people are los- Junior Laura Sloan is a mem- both Dining Services and the ing their jobs and, with those ber of the undergraduate exec- Senate for a successful night. jobs, their healthcare.” utive board for the Sharewood Patti Klos was pleased that Dining Services extracted Project. “The Sharewood Dining Services could support $2.25 from the dinner cost Project ... provides a clinic to student efforts in the commu- of each student who chose people who normally wouldn’t nity. to participate, directing that have health services,” she said. “The tradition of giving and money to the organization, Judson said that the board being a good citizen is a long according to Klos. This figure applied to be considered for one at Tufts,” she said. “[The represents the estimated cost the Cause Dinner as a way Cause Dinner] is wonderful in of the actual food students eat to both raise funds and draw that it’s another way that stu- JAMES CHOCA/TUFTS DAILY during dinner, Klos said. more students to the project. dents are thoughtful and want Students donated a portion of the costs of their meals to a local health Wallis, a junior, believes the In addition to the weekly to make a difference.” care organization during Tuesday’s Cause Dinner. Promotions provide TUPD with added flexibility Students invited to PROMOTIONS continued from page 1 teach each other been promoted to supervisor posi- tions over recent years. “The last several corporals that at symposium we’ve had have eventually been pro- SYMPOSIUM moted into the supervisory ranks,” continued from page 1 Keith said. “As they have been pro- Environmental Policy and Planning moted to sergeant over the first few program who teaches the Experimental years, we’ve had the corporal ranks College course, said that the sympo- replaced, and we did that in one fell sium is unique in that it is planned swoop this summer.” and organized by students instead of Senior Director of Public Safety John faculty members. King said that the promoted TUPD By giving students the opportunity members all demonstrated a level of to apply their skills in practical con- responsibility that made them suitable texts, it can give them the confidence for the new role. and learning experience they need to “All of the people who were promot- carry out bigger projects in the future, ed have been with the university for she said. several years,” King said. “We’re trying The Ex-College course, designed to to broaden the amount of individuals encourage leadership in environmen- that we have in our department for tal action, is in line with the sympo- what we call lead-person abilities.” sium’s goals, according to junior Emily The increased pool of corporals Ruff, a student in the class. allows them to specialize, which She said the course focused on corporals have not been able to do practical applications, like the use of before. social media, of students’ knowledge of “All of these corporals have particu- environmental studies to bring about lar skills or additional responsibilities change on campus with help from fac- we’ve assigned to them to, such as ulty collaborators. crime prevention or sexual assault,” King said. Having these specialties, King said, “I would like for students will prepare corporals for an expanded to leave this symposium role at Tufts down the road. “Recognition for special-assignment feeling inspired by areas will give them an opportunity to grow and develop and be considered other students.” for future opportunities at the univer- Tina Woolston sity,” King said. symposium project coordinator Corporals get “a little bump” in their salaries, but Keith said TUPD did not have to increase its budget to cover costs. In fact, according to Ruff said that the Eco-Rep Symposium King, the transition could cut down is different from similar events at Tufts on costs because corporals can fill in or at other schools in that it is about for supervisors. students learning from their peers. “The hope is that the increase in Scott said that the symposium aims corporals will actually save the univer- DANAI MACRIDI/TUFTS DAILY to make students who are interested TUPD promoted six officers to corporal in the spring. The expanded pool will allow the sity some money,” King said. in the cause “comfortable to start net- corporals to specialize in specific areas. As an added benefit, King said, working to create a community of like- operations in the department are run- minded people, because environmen- ning more smoothly with the wider department has since hired new mem- newly conferred officers. When they tal issues are tough.” pool of corporals who can substitute bers to fill the dispatcher roles. start work at TUPD, they also field- The Office of Sustainability is com- for supervisors. They are better suited New officers go through a rigor- train with another officer before they mitted to promoting environmental to be on duty than an outside supervi- ous training process before taking on can patrol alone. sustainability at Tufts outside of the sor hired for the day. their positions at TUPD. After their Officers must undergo this added symposium, supporting projects in In total, there are about 41 TUPD promotions in March, the two trained training at Tufts because the new role various venues, such as food, land- officers across Tufts’ three campuses, at a police academy, from which they necessitates a greater understanding scaping and planning and policy. including one captain each in TUPD’s graduated in September. of the campus infrastructure, King Woolston said it “serves as a resource, Medford and Boston offices and 10 According to King, the academy said. catalyst and an advocate” in the effort. sergeants and seven corporals overall. program consisted of 26 weeks of full- “They need to be introduced to all Tufts’ Institute of the Environment The rest are simply dubbed officers. time work with another 1,000 hours of their campuses and be aware of the is an education and research institute To preempt some of the vacancies training and nearly 39 examinations geography of the buildings and alarm also devoted to environmental issues left by the promotions, the depart- and exercises. Graduation was held systems,” King said. “These are things with specific focus areas of environ- ment moved two dispatchers to officer at Faneuil Hall, with officers’ fam- you wouldn’t learn at the academy. It mental education, health and the envi- positions in March. King said that the ily members pinning badges on the takes several months.” ronment and water issues. 4 THE TUFTS DAILY ADVERTISEMENT Friday, November 6, 2009 Write to Us!

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Wednesday, September 12, 2007 THE TUFTS DAILY OP-ED 13 Bare feet: just watch what you eat

NADIA DI MARCO would think that it is okay to throw their feet can trust me, people: No one willll tat ke ofofff hih s about in public. or her shoes in a professioonnal attmosmmoo phphephheerre.ree. Do people like the thought of licking oth- My rampage has turned inntot coonccerrnn; theththeesese I am currently sitting in the Tower Café er’s people feet? (Let’s leave kinky cases out kids need to understand itit’i s notot okaoko y.y WheWhhheen mortified and surrounded by bare feet. of this.) How about the thought of smelling their rude habits leave TufTuTufu ts,s thhey’eyy’’rere iinn fforfoo a There is a girl to the left of me bobbing her other people’s feet? No, no, no! In our soci- big surprise. head to the music surrounding her ears. She ety, feet are known to be dirty, smellyl and Is it that unreasonabble too askk ththaatt ppeopeeeoplepl is completely oblivious to the fact that her unpleasant; I mean come on, I don’t even keep their shoes on in obviious pplacecec ss?? TakTaakke bare, wiggling toes are less than two feet want to be close to my own feet. ‘em off at the beach, atat homem oro inin aJa Japaaapanesesse away from my face. By the way, as I type, the girl next to me restaurant — I donn’’t carcara e!! ButButut plpleasasase keepeeepp She’s not even comfortable. She keeps just moved her foot even closer to mee! them on when you’ru e nexextx too tht e poorooor giirl onon adjusting, readjusting and moving around. Why don’t people get it? It is just plain the couch trying to concono entn ratee. Perhaps it’s a new trend? To my right there common sense! You would think attending And for cryiinng outt looud,ud plpleeaseaa e keepeeee ththem is another young girl resting her bare feet on Tufts University would be enough to figure off the table!! the marble table. out that being barefoot in a café is not only I came in here jusj st to eata mmyy lununnchh and On the table. rude, it’s despicable. It says, “I don’t care read sommem bookskks fofor classss, bbutbuut I ggogotot ttoo The very same table upon which this about anyone but me and my own com- distracteed by disssguusust. To ventntnt, I ddecidcideded tot girl’s feet are splayed is one where I ate fort.” write thhiis piecece ee. I’mm nonot thee typtyppe of perse son many a time last semester. I’m not alone Imagine going into work and puttinng your to say, “Can yoou pleaease getgett yoy urr feeeeeet out ofo in my repulsion; I see the girl sitting next bare feet on your desk or going to a cli- my perssonal spasppace?cee?””I I’’mm shyhhy, hateate cocontrntntrro- to her eyeing her feet as well, but she’s just ent’s job site, or anywhere else professional. versy annd I cananan’’t gogo aaroundunu tet lling everyoyonene oblivious. That’s two people in a five-foot Imagine walking into your dean’s offiice and I see wiith baareare feeeet thahaat they are rude aand ANNIE WERMIEL/TUFTS DAILYILL radius with zero consideration for their fel- he or she has his or her bare feet on the desk. inconsidedeeratrate. I seeee enoe ouughugg people reading doesn’t notitiice the barefoot problem, be low neighbors. It would never happen, because it’s not the papperer thhaatt I figuigugure if myy rampage does aware they arree out there, so think twice When I sit on an airplane and the person okay. get pubblblil sheshheedd,, thehhe babarer feef et peoplee migm ht before eating on a table on campus. (usually a kid) next to me has his or her bare We are here to get ready for the real world. read anndd undunnnderrrstantaand whathhaa tht ey areree dod inging feet on the tray table, I get the same feeling Speaking from experience as a Resumed wrong.. NadNa ia C. Di Marco is a sophomore majoring of disgust. I don’t understand why anyone Education for Adult Learners student, you And juustt ini cascaasa e youu are soomeoeoonene whoho in cclilinicall psypsychologogy. Ob , jihad and (vice e SEAN O’LOUGHLIN an vision of societal order that , at its most basic level, a fan- asy. Their unrelenting pursuit of On Monday, Will Eh long-dead caliphate is glaring in voiced his support fo s denial of modern political real- Barack Obama in the ies and the overwhelming power Presidential campaign (“ Get your f the Western world. However, for president”, Sept. 10). his delusional ideology sanitizes one point, supported Ob ndiscriminate violence and bru- his bid for the White Hou ality, deeming them obligatory an intelligent, charismat within a framework of “defensive” whose greatest political had against Islam’s enemies. indeed his criticism of In fomenting civil war in Iraq, from the start. And he thoughts on l-Qaeda and its proxies seek to the harbinger of great ch ngender despair, inefficiency, Washington. That’s why nsecurity and resentment — the a great vice president f ir to their militant fire. We must Joseph Biden. ealize the simple truth that just I wouldn’t be surpr s Iraq is our frontline against learn that many people error, so too is it the terrorist’s familiar with Sen. Biden this page. gainst Western civilization. I wouldn’t be surprised After turning back the “effemi- that many people are no ate superpower,” their next step iar with most presidentia cleansing the Holy Lands of dates, Democrat and Repu nfidel blood and ousting a Saudi The media, in their atte egime that is, unbelievably, inad- focus on Obama, Sen. quately Islamic. From Mecca to Clinton, former Mass. G gypt to Jerusalem and beyond, Mitt Romney and form he caliphate is to be extended York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, The Biden plan is simple. forgotten the courage, values and insignificantly on the conscience and its enemies destroyed. Thus, have allowed candidates such as Imagine a country with a nation- resolve that propelled our coun- of Sen. Obama, who indulgently looking to those among us who Sens. Biden, Christopher Dodd, al government, but also with dis- try to greatness. lauds himself as a champion of frown at American military gains Sam Brownback, and former Ark. tinct regions, each with certain Even worse, we have betrayed hope. His hope is an audacious and find a perverse vindication Governor Mike Huckabee to fall jurisdiction, that is complemen- our forefathers’ confidence in brand indeed. of their anti-war politics in every through the cracks. However, tary to, yet still subordinate to the righteousness of fighting on The reality is that we are in the truck-bomb that claims innocent attention needs to be paid to the national government. If this freedom’s behalf — a confidence midst of the first great war of the Iraqi lives, we find a segment of these “also-rans,” because among sounds familiar, you may live in that once instilled courage in the 21st century. It is a war of ideol- our country definitively unpre- them lies the best man to lead the United States of America. This hearts of American revolutionar- ogy as much as it is a contest to pared to face civilization’s ene- our country. is also what it says in the Iraqi ies despite the seeming impos- be won on the battlefield. And mies. It is true, Biden did vote to constitution. The Bush adminis- sibility of victory and later invigo- whereas Iraq may not have been It is true that our predicament authorize the war in 2002. When tration has said that for the Iraqi rated Allied forces fighting fascist the frontline of this struggle in is a frightening one. Armed with a asked about this vote, Biden says constitution to be implemented, enemies in Europe and Asia. 2003, it is the theater of the con- dangerous irrationality and a pas- that, as President, he too would the national government needs We are assured of America’s flict today. sion for martyrdom, the jihadists have asked for the authority to to be strong enough to enforce defeat daily in Iraq, not by our On one end of the spectrum are decisive and resolute. There is go into Iraq. He simply would not security throughout the country. enemies on the battlefield, but is the United States, defending no appeasing this enemy. There have used it. It is also true that But as the success of al-Anbar by a growing contingent within the rights of ordinary Iraqis and is no reasoning with it. There is he voted for the special fund- province has shown us, security the Democratic Party. It is this lot committed to the creation of a no compromising and there is no ing bill earlier this year, while is built from the ground up, not — led by Sen. Harry Reid, House stable ally in a region otherwise coexistence. Obama and Clinton did not. He the top down. The Biden plan Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Rep. John defined by dysfunctional gov- Surrender or Persevere. explained this in a debate soon does just that. Murtha and the party’s presiden- ernment. While American-style These are the only options after, saying that he “knew the Biden was elected senator tial candidates — who insist on democracy may never take root, and the choice is ours to make. right political vote.” But he also in 1972. He has served as chair the futility of U.S. military and Iraq still clings to the prospect of In choosing the path to victory, knew that a large portion of that of both the Senate Judiciary Iraqi political efforts alike. representative politics. however, one thing has become funding would be going to better Committee and the Foreign They insist on the rapid with- Amazingly, after four years increasingly clear. In November equipment for our soldiers. Relations Committee. What our drawal of troops from battle. of devastating violence, Iraqis 2008, American voters will have Biden is the only candidate country needs most right now They insist that staying in Iraq continue to show resolve and to send the Democrats the very with a viable, possible plan for is foreign relations experience, to fight extremism, to deter an admirable determination to same message that must thun- post-Bush Iraq. N. M. Governor and Biden’s got it. He is the best Iranian interference, to run emerge from the shadows of des- der in the ears of those extrem- Bill Richardson wants to leave man, Democrat or Republican or with the current wave of mili- potism and terror. ists who dare to wage war against within 6 months of being inau- Green or Bloomberg, to sit in the tary momentum and to build At the other end of this spec- the United States of America: gurated. Unfortunately, that’s Oval Office. on popular uprisings against al- trum are the existential enemies “You cannot win and you will physically impossible. There are For more info, please visit joe- Qaeda throughout the country of human progress. Peddling an not prevail!” simply too many men to be with- biden.com. (or, what residents of the now antiquated ideology of extreme drawn in 6 months. 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guess I’m glad I was in LA instead of Boston for the MLB playoffs this year. I got to hear mutterings of a Dodgers- IAngels “freeway series” (yeah, dream on, but sorry, this ain’t New York). And that the Angels-Yankees series was kind of a squeaker, huh? Dodgers fans are almost like Red Sox fans and that is saying some- thing. (You decide what.) But the all-eastern World Series this week wasn’t the baseball tournament that I was most excited about. That’s because I’m a TV nerd and the Primetime Softball League exists. That’s right: if you were to show up to an anonymous baseball complex in Encino on any given Saturday during the regu- lar TV production season, you would find the crew members, PAs, producers, writ- ers and, very occasionally, cast members behind some of your favorite shows. And they would all be playing moderately com- petitive softball. More than thirty shows are participat- ing this year, according to the schedule on ptsl.net. There are dramas (“CSI”), soaps (“Brothers & Sisters”), sitcoms (“The New Adventures of Old Christine”), new shows COLLIDER.COM (“Community”), news shows (“KCAL 9 News Abstractions and existential issues make up sci-fi thriller ‘The Box.’ Central”), canceled shows (“Southland”), animated shows (“Family Guy”), talk shows (“The Jay Leno Show”) and tween shows ‘Darko’ director, working outside of ‘The Box’ (“True Jackson, V.P.”). The television indus- try may be tough to break into, but this In making new sci-fi thriller, Kelly grappled with existentialist dilemmas softball league doesn’t seem to be. BY LORRAYNE SHEN receive one million dollars in cash. But est, Kelly retains his eerie, sci-fi style “HIMYM,” of course, has a team, and I’ve Daily Staff Writer pushing the button will also kill one and explores humanity and redemp- managed to secure myself a spot on the person in the world — someone they tion. non-existent second string, since there’s a Norma (Cameron Diaz) and Arthur don’t know. “I think it’s a film that kind of puts in girl quota and not everyone can be trusted Lewis (James Marsden) are a typical, Director Richard Kelly brings his first the crosshairs the idea of the nuclear to show up on time. Going to the games has happily married suburban couple who commercially released film to theaters family,” Kelly said in interview with become a lot less awkward since I actually have fallen on hard financial times. since the success of his directorial the Daily. “It’s a married couple, under started remembering people’s names. So Things change when a box is deliv- debut, “Donnie Darko” (2001), a cult the age of 40 with a single child, and far, I’ve only played one total inning (I was ered to their doorstep by a mysteri- favorite about a boy whose visions of they have a lifestyle that they really catcher and then I struck out), but I don’t ous man by the name of Arlington a demonic bunny forewarn him about can’t afford and they’re sort of living really feel like I fit in since I don’t have a Steward (Frank Langella) who presents the end of the world. While “The Box” on credit and they have a mortgage jersey. them with a deal: if they open the box exhibits a more linear plotline with The jerseys are probably my favorite and push the button inside, they will the clear intent of commercial inter- see BOX, page 7 part of the PTSL (besides, of course, the mere fact of its existence). Players for new shows like “The Middle” generally order ALBUM REVIEW MOVIE REVIEW some run-of-the-mill screen-printed t-shirts, sometimes with a joke on them. But big, established shows (or maybe just ’This Is It’ shows more relatable big, established teams) go all out. The team for “The Mentalist” rocks realistic baseball jerseys with the show logo stitched into the side of Michael Jackson front. The embroidery on the jerseys for “Grey’s Anatomy” reads “Grey’s” in a retro BY FERNANDO CRUZ run until the end of Thanksgiving week- script. Contributing Writer end, through a concert-documentary The “HIMYM” team (myself excluded) that presents a rarely seen side of the wears athletic shirts in an emerald green. A pop icon’s shining light was near- King of Pop. On the front is the word “MOTHER” hov- ly extinguished five months ago by his Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” is a ten- ering over a skull and crossbones made heart-rending death. Today, that light derly composed fusion of the multina- of a clover and baseball bats. These are shines on through his legendary songs tional star’s life behind-the-scenes and new, though; during season one, the shirts CDN.STEREOGUM.COM and, now, in a special release that will an exploration of what his tour of the read “YOUR MOTHER” instead. Now, “Your Banhart recently released newest album, same name — one he was never able mother!” is just the all-hands-in-the-mid- ‘What Will We Be.’ This Is It to embark on — would have been like. dle cheer that we start and end games with. Masterfully arranged from the complete It must seem very intimidating. Starring Michael Jackson 120 hours of rehearsal footage before My favorite jerseys of all are the in-jokey Banhart’s latest ones. Team “Sonny With A Chance” wears Directed by Kenny Ortega see JACKSON, page 6 shirts emblazoned with the name of their “All That”-esque show-within-a-show, “So brings the bizarre Random.” And a couple weeks ago, as I was Boston opera opens its backstage to the public walking past one of the games, I wondered BY BEN ANSHUTZ why one team’s shirts all had the same Contributing Writer This Saturday, the Boston Lyric Opera need a pair of DIY opera glasses?). name on the back until I realized — the is presenting a million-dollar opportunity Performances on the stage will sup- name was “Bauer” and everyone also had Devendra Banhart surprised fans to fans for free. From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. plement behind-the-scenes activities. the same number, 24. last year when he signed with major the Shubert Theatre at 265 Tremont Throughout the day, the company will In the TV industry, the competition in label Warner Bros. Given that he St. will be open to the public and filled be showing opera scene favorites and a ratings and time slots and ad revenue is with activities for people of all ages. group of talented teens will be compet- a game mostly followed by the networks What Will We Be Ever wondered what the dressing room ing in an aria contest in the afternoon. and the studios, but that’s not what these Devendra Banhart looks like for a production of “Carmen” Watch from the orchestra section as games are about. These games are about (Boston Lyric Opera’s season opener)? a bevy of up-and-coming opera stars softball. Even if you live in La La Land and The company invites the audience to see sing in the Boston Lyric Opera’s first work in TV Land, you get to play softball on Warner Bros. for themselves, opening up the dressing Aria Contest for $1,750 prize money. the weekend. The whole set-up may seem rooms, makeup area and stage to idle No matter if crafts, tours or free, comfy magical to me, but that’s just my default began his recording career by play- wanderings. orchestra-section seats appeal more, the state of mind here. The most magical part ing into a tape player in his bathroom Looking for an activity that’s a little Boston Lyric Opera’s open house offers is how normal it is. Like, you know, one of (natural reverb?), fans were anxious more structured? All are invited to watch something for everyone. For a full sched- those TV shows. to see how a major label backing wig and makeup demonstrations, try on ule of events, visit blo.org/open_house. would affect their freak-folk darling. a variety of the company’s costumes (and html. Thankfully, Banhart’s newest album, pose for the camera!) and decorate opera Rebecca Goldberg is a junior majoring in glasses (because, really, who doesn’t — by Emma Bushnell American studies. She can be reached at see DEVENDRA, page 7 Rebecca. [email protected] 6 THE TUFTS DAILY ARTS & LIVING Friday, November 6, 2009 ‘This is It’ foregoes tabloid caricatures for more human portrayal JACKSON continued from page 5 his planned 50-concert series in London, “This Is It” is the embodiment of the raw, ambi- tious talent of a star whose return to the stage was tragically cut short. The film, directed by Kenny Ortega (“High School Musical,” 2006), plays like a touching hom- age to the Jackson that won over millions of fans throughout his unparalleled career. While Ortega (who was also the choreographer for the ill-fated tour) tends to present Jackson in a favorable and reverent light, he does so in a way that does not patronize him and brings a human fervor to his music. Ortega seems to want Jackson’s actions to speak for themselves and for audiences to see his blind optimism and vibrant presence on and off the stage. The rehearsal scenes are expertly woven together and, although many of the numbers are incomplete, the film manages to maintain a forward mobility that never lags. Although Jackson (who clearly wished to reserve his full voice for the tour itself) sings with an emotionally raw and raspy voice, this quality adds a sense of realism to the film that would have otherwise been diminished by an edited album. COLLIDER.COM The performances, which often Rehearsal footage from Jackson’s planned London tour makes up “This Is It.” encompass a massive array of special effects and techno- who was as effervescent in his film, strived to put on the show who has been scrutinized to the film feeling a sweet sense of logical mastery, never detract final days as he was in his preco- the entire world was waiting for. point of seemingly wiping out his closure, and anyone looking to from Jackson’s stage prowess. cious youth. The Michael Jackson The can-do attitude Jackson so humanity. Those looking to listen see Jackson in a different light Incredibly, the audience never depicted here is not the broken, often communicates in the film to the songs that paved Jackson’s from the one in which he has loses sight of Jackson amidst all emaciated silhouette that the col- is heartwarming and his inspir- road to fame will not be dis- been shown for the past few of the lights and dancers sur- lective media has been rehashing ing rhetoric throughout really appointed. Those thinking that months will be satisfied and rounding him. Jackson is in the for the past few months. Here is seems to bring out the best in the film is a last-minute cash-in then some. The film itself suc- spotlight for the entirety of the a man who responds, “We’ll get everyone who was a part of his for anyone in close proximity to ceeds because it shows the con- film. there,” to the clouds of doubt life. Jackson’s savings, on the other cert as a work in progress with That said, buyer beware: “This forming amongst his not-so- In the end, fans are treated to hand, will be let down. flaws that are far more touch- Is It” is in no way tabloid fod- confident crew. Jackson, whose a touching mosaic that highlights Fans of the King of Pop will ing than a polished, shrink- der. Viewers are shown a man perfectionism is evident in the the gentle qualities of someone undoubtedly come out of the wrapped masterpiece.

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BOX worked for,” Kelly said. “And first reading through the script, don’t know, which is inherent to tual, creative brain that kind of continued from page 5 that, to me, was just so fasci- Diaz immediately signed on to the premise, doesn’t really exist involves themselves through that’s beyond their means.” nating, because I had all these join the cast. “I was a huge anymore. You know, with mod- those existential questions.” Kelly asserts that, although set questions.” fan of Richard’s from ‘Donny ern kind[s] of social networking Both Diaz and Marsden in 1976, the film resonates with Darko’ and ‘Southland Tales,’ sites and [Google.com] satellite agreed that most people today families that are feeling the and I just really wanted to work maps and like all of the surveil- would, indeed, push the but- effects of the current economic While “The Box” with him,” Diaz recalled in an lance technology that we have ton if given the choice. Diaz downturn. exhibits a more linear interview with the Daily. “I felt today . Norma [could] sit down explained, “I think we’re already “The Box” is based on the that it was very authentic to the and google the name Arlington proving that we’re pushing the short story “Button, Button” plotline with the clear stories that he tells. There was Steward … and sit in front of button more than ever by, you (1970), written by Richard a lot of this existential quanda- her laptop for half the movie.” know, taking out credit cards Matheson, which was also intent of commercial ry and I just knew that Richard Bringing abstract ideas such as and mortgages and the stock made into an episode of “The interest, Kelly retains would tell the story uniquely, these to the silver screen is not market. Dumping stuff into the Twilight Zone.” Kelly read and I wanted just to be a part a new to Kelly, who has never ocean. Doing all of these things the story as a child and was his eerie, sci-fi style of that.” been afraid to delve into twist- that we think that we aren’t entranced by the premise. After and explores humanity The existential quandaries in ing plot lines and sci-fi mind- going to have to be respon- optioning it from the story’s “The Box” rely heavily on the benders. sible for and take responsibility author, Kelly spent years figur- and redemption. one condition of the deal Mr. “The Box” is Kelly’s stab at for. Our economy is doing so ing out how to develop the tale Steward offers the Lewises: the the mainstream thriller genre, [poorly] right now based on all into a feature-length thriller. idea that an unknown someone although it is evident he has not the buttons that were pushed “There was one line in the With the help of Diaz and could die at their hands. This sacrificed his unique touch. “I over the last few years, so I short story that just sent my Marsden, Kelly explores a required the film to be set in the love the liberties that sci-fi can think it’s very relevant.” mind racing, and it was when series of social and moral ques- ‘70s, because, as Kelly explained, take,” Diaz said, “because I feel “The Box” opens in theaters they asked who Mr. Steward tions throughout the film. After “the concept of someone you like it’s a sort of [an] intellec- today, Nov. 6.

NETWORK.NATIONALPOST.COM The King of Weird himself: Devendra Banhart. Banhart retains weirdness, delves deeper with new album DEVENDRA Making all the right stops for the lilac slopes.” For Banhart nice circular shape, coming back fully weird, such as “Shabop continued from page 5 a chilled-out stoner-acoustic listeners, the true spirit of his around to same sandy ease found Shalom” off of “Smokey Rolls “What Will We Be,” released jam, “Angelika” starts with the work shines through the beauti- in the opening track. Down Thunder Canyon” or in October, is not devoid of standard Banhart guitar noo- ful oddity of his lyrics, of which “Little Yellow Spider” on “Nino the weird charm that dedi- dling that fans will be used to, he delivers a lethal dose here. For Banhart listeners, Rojo” (2004). What it lacks in a cated fans have come to love. but soon reveals a split-per- “16th and Valencia, Roxy single golden sultan, though, it Recording with A Band of Bees, sonality in its tropicalia-esque Music” is a departure from the the true spirit of his makes up for in the depth and the same backing band from and sashaying second move- previous tracks but is a wel- work shines through breadth of exploration. his last release, “Smokey Rolls ment. True to his Venezuelan come surprise. With an unex- An added piece to this, and all Down Thunder Canyon” (2007), upbringing, Banhart croons in pectedly danceable darkness, the beautiful oddity of Banhart releases, is the artwork Banhart creates an LP with a Spanish for the second half of this prog-groove is dipped in that is included. Banhart, who depth that he hasn’t reached the track. Latin rhythm and sleek hooks. his lyrics. produces all the art himself, with previous projects. Standout track “Chin Chin & Banhart croons, “I know I look says the drawings are meant The album starts off with Muck Muck” is another two- high but I’m just free dancing” Overall, the album is a to supplement the music. The “Can’t Help But Smiling,” a faced beauty. It starts with a over slouching guitar tremolo. A deeper musical exploration included artwork allows listen- breezy collection of shakers, lounge piano and brushy drum jarring change from the path of than Banhart has attempted. ers to really get inside the head dripping piano, guitar strum- section but is soon replaced the album up to this point? Yes. Spending brief moments down of this bearded poet and attempt ming and Banhart’s soothing with percussion and the folky A welcomed detour? Oh, yes. side-streets of jazz, reggae and to follow the streams and rivu- drawl. It’s nothing special, guitar picking similarly found The album closes out with prog/alt rock, while still mak- lets of his Technicolor stream of but it would certainly go well on “Can’t Help But Smiling.” “Foolin’,” a song you might hear ing plenty of passes through consciousness. Whether one is with a hammock and a cold Banhart exhibits some of his in the background of a love scene the familiar folk cul-de-sacs a first time listener to Devendra one. The track harkens back ethereal writing on this track, between Paul McCartney and Bob of previous albums, “What Banhart, or just wants to expand to his older work, but it isn’t with lyrics like “I’m gonna braid Marley. Light-hearted lyrics show- We Will Be” offers more sonic the playlist that goes on around until “Angelika” that listen- exotic birds in your hair,” or ered in ’60s garage harmonies diversity than any of his pre- half past four, pick up “What ers get their first real taste of “All my thoughts are hairs on a give the track a light shore-line vious releases. However, it is We Will Be” and prepare to be what’s to come on the album. wild boar running slowly down drive groove and give the album a missing a gem of the wonder- delighted. 8 THE TUFTS DAILY COMICS Friday, November 6, 2009

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VOLLEYBALL 1199, respectively — the latter number thanks round, they may have a big hurdle to leap in “It’s great to have another shot at other continued from page 12 largely to senior co-captain and setter Dena tomorrow’s semifinals before they can focus teams we played this year, but right now ous situation: needing a win over Amherst Feiger’s league-best 1059 assists. on Sunday’s championship game. Awaiting we’re just looking to get past Wesleyan,” on Saturday to keep pace with Williams and “It’s going to come down to our ability to the Jumbos in the second round will be the Feiger added. Conn. College atop the conference standings. control the ball and execute on our side,” winner of the matchup between No. 5 seed The other side of the bracket will pit No. As usual, the Jumbos responded, and their Feiger said. “It’s going to be a good competi- Amherst and No. 4 Middlebury. The Jeffs and 7 Bowdoin against No. 2 Williams and No. 3-1 win over the Lord Jeffs secured them the tion; we just need to stick to our game plan, Panthers split their two meetings this year, so 6 Trinity against No. 3 Conn. College. The regular season title. and as long as it all comes together at the it is hard to tip either as the likely winner. defending champion Ephs (18-8, 8-2 NESCAC) “Wesleyan is a very dangerous team for same, we time we should be able win.” “Seeding doesn’t matter in this tournament, have won six out of the past nine NESCAC an eighth seed,” senior co-captain Brogie An important point for the Jumbos to focus because every NESCAC team is capable of big tournaments, but if they hope to make it seven Helgeson said. “Just because they are seeded on will be controlling what they can — name- wins,” Thompson said. for 10, they will likely have to get through Tufts eighth does not mean anything. We are focus- ly, their own play. In each of its three losses this Amherst is coming off a tough finish to or Conn. College — the only NESCAC teams ing on our strategies on both offense and season, Tufts has committed at least 23 errors, the season that included back-to-back losses to beat them this year — or possibly both. defense so we can take advantage of any of well above the team’s season average of 16.5. to Bowdoin and Tufts. However, the Jeffs are As the Jumbos make their bid for their first their weaknesses.” “We need to minimize our unforced errors riding a three-year streak of championship NESCAC title since 1996, one major factor In Wesleyan, Tufts faces the third-ranked and certainly push Wesleyan to earn all of match appearances, including a conference will undoubtedly be on their side: home- defense in the NESCAC, as well as the top dig- their points against us,” Thompson said. title in 2006. The Panthers, on the other hand, court advantage. Playing in the newly reno- ger in the league: junior Ruby Hernandez. “When teams play us, we have a huge target capped off their season with two straight vated Cousens Gym, Tufts was a perfect 10-0 “[Wesleyan is] very quick, and they have on our back,” Feiger added. “So our job on our wins over Colby and Bates. More important, this year. When that extra seventh player outlasted teams defensively speaking, and side is to minimize our errors — and that’s though, is the fact that it was Middlebury that is on their side, the Jumbos have pulled off they win a lot of long rallies, but so do we,” part of our game plan.” put a stop to Tufts’ 19-match winning streak some big-time wins, like their 3-2 victory over Tufts coach Cora Thompson said. “We are Though the Jumbos were unable to rep- and handed the Jumbos their first NESCAC UMass Boston in September and a sweep of going to need to stay composed and disci- licate their perfect 10-0 conference mark loss of the season in a 3-1 upset on Oct. 16 — the Tufts Invitational. plined during long rallies … but our team is from last year, their two conference losses the only time the two squads have faced each “It’s always great to play on your home very good at staying within our system and this season, according to Helgeson, will only other this year. court, and we take a lot of pride in defend- staying disciplined.” help to keep them grounded for the difficult “Obviously Middlebury and Amherst are ing our home court,” Feiger said. “This gym If the Jumbos are to overcome the defense- run ahead. both great teams,” Helgeson said. “We had a hasn’t seen a loss yet, and hopefully it will minded Cardinals, it is likely going to be by “Last year we were very afraid to lose,” she great game against Amherst last week, and stay that way.” means of their high-powered offense. The said. “This year we have a much more ground- we’d love to see them again, and against Bringing the conference tournament back Jumbos ran away with the conference lead in ed team, and we are always playing to win.” Middlebury we’d like to get revenge ... But we to the Hill was a big goal for the Jumbos all kills and assists this season, totaling 1332 and If the Jumbos advance past tonight’s first just take it one set and one point at a time.” year. Now they are ready to achieve one more.

Low-scoring Jumbos looking for an offensive spark versus Mules FOOTBALL and although the team’s defense Senior running back Noah the Jumbos difficulty in the past also opening few holes for the continued from page 12 has been one of the best in the Hatfield-Biondo emphasized month. On the defensive side of Tufts’ running backs, the Jumbos ber one question throughout the NESCAC, scoring 4.3 points per the importance of these last the ball, Tufts has held its own could fall to 2-5. offseason was whether or not game is certainly not part of a two games not just as a means with the exception of the team’s “We just need to bring a unproven players would be able winning formula. of reaching .500, but also as a performance during a 30-7 loss high energy level on the road,” to step up and take over for the The Jumbos will try to snap way to pay homage to his fellow against Williams College. Yet Hatfield-Biondo said. “If we stars that departed last year. After their losing streak in Waterville, seniors and the coaching staff. holding an opponent to fewer travel well and are already men- six games, it has become appar- Maine versus Colby, a team that “Everybody knows that it is than 14 points has still not been tally prepared, then all we have ent that the answer is probably has won three of its last four important to finish the season enough to win ball games. to worry about is bringing the “No” — or, at the very least, that games. Although there are no on a strong note and make sure The Jumbos’ offensive prob- physical aspect on Saturday.” the team needs to spend much NESCAC playoff spots to fight that they are giving everything lems are a product of an offensive Despite the disappointing more time in practice pennies. for, the Jumbos are still moti- they have for both the seniors line that is flat out not getting the results so far this season, the team During the team’s three-game vated to finish the season on the leaving and the coaching staff,” job done. Last Saturday, senior promises that it will not give up. losing streak, the Jumbos have right note and get another game Hatfield-Biondo said. “Also, at quarterback Tom McManama “It’s all about playing the game scored just 13 points — an aver- in the win column. the end of the day we love play- was sacked eight times, and the of football, being part of a team age of about 4.3 points per game. “When you play NESCAC foot- ing the game, and we know how Jumbos netted negative 15 yards and having the opportunity to The loss to Amherst marked the ball, you play because you have much more fun it is to play when on the ground. McManama has do so at Tufts,” Perry said. “At third time this season that the a passion for the game,” senior you are winning.” been sacked 16 times during this point it’s more than just the offense has failed to reach the quad-captain Alex Perry said. If Tufts is going to get back on the team’s losing streak, and the record, it’s more about getting endzone in a game. The Jumbos “Obviously the season isn’t going the winning track, it will have to ground game has generated just out there with a group of guys have been ineffective on the the way we wanted it to go, but figure out how to make it past 58 net yards. If the offensive line that you enjoy playing football ground as well as through the air, we’re still having fun out there.” the red zone, a feat that has given cannot protect McManama while with every single day.” Editors' Challenge | Week 9

Just like the “He-Man Woman Haters” clubhouse exclusively forbids entry of girls, the edi- place, just one game back of Cooper at 81-35. But not far behind at 80-36 are Phil “Butch” tor’s challenge standings are progressively becoming more elite. Dear, looking to bully his way back to the top of the standings, and Sapna “Stymie” Bansil. A rascal-like Week 8 wreaked havoc on the field, as one week after a three-way tie existed Dave “Alfalfa” Heck, like the pointed and gelled hair tip emanating from the scalp of a cer- for second place and two editors were knotted for fifth, the field is beginning to widen out, tain boy, continued to shoot up the standings. Yet, tied with Heck at 79-37 is Alex “Uh-Huh” slowly separating the gap between the top dogs and the pretending neighborhood children. Prewitt, whose picking ability, as seen by his 6-7 week, was directly related to his limited vocab- With the rest of the field chasing after him, Evan “Darla” Cooper continues his surprising ulary, and Ethan “Spanky” Landy, the only editor to pick Seattle in its eventual loss at Dallas. reign atop the editors’ challenge standings, going 8-5 last week to move up to 82-34. Just like Bringing up the clubhouse rear are Jeremy “Waldo”Greenhouse and Mike “Elmer” Spera, the members of the “He-Man Woman Haters Club” ultimately learned to respect their female sitting at 77-39 and 70-46, respectively, and garnering about as much respect as the nerd and companions, so too must the editors recognize Cooper’s status. primate they are respectively named for. After going 8-5, and nailing Tennessee’s win over Jacksonville thanks to his profound use of Lending his expertise to the group this week is football writer Zach “I Wish I Was Still” the “Gus Johnson Corollary,” Steve “Buckwheat” Smith moved into sole possession of second Groen, who wasn’t cool or exclusive enough to get his own personalized nickname.

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INSIDE INTERNATIONAL SOCCER ETHAN FRIGON | THE BEARD ABIDES Liverpool struggling in Premier League 27th

B Y JESSE WEINBERG Contributing Writer circle of

Liverpool has long been revered as Hell one of the great clubs in soccer, with 18 league titles and five European ere are some thoughts and cups — tops of any English team. But musings from what can either Liverpool has not won the English be the happiest or most Premier League or its predecessor — H depressing (for a Red Sox fan) the Football League First Division — moment of the season: the Yankees since the 1989-90 season, a period post-World Series on-field interviews. that has culminated in years of under- (A side note: I’m trying to never let the achieving in the Premier League. thought of A-Rod as half-man, half- Last year, Liverpool finished a centaur leave my mind.) strong second behind champions • My friend first pointed something Manchester United, losing only twice out quizzically during an in-game inter- during the season. But this year, in view, and it was confirmed postgame: the midst of enormous expectations, Joe Girardi is rocking a healthy look- Liverpool has stuttered, losing six of ing set of braces. Why not Invisalign, its last seven games, including a 3-1 Joe? Seems like the target market for loss this past weekend at Fulham. the product — a high-profile guy who Mired in its worst form in over fifty doesn’t want to look like a teenager years, Liverpool currently sits in sixth on national television. Seriously, pitch place with 18 points, nine behind this to one of their executives, and first-place Chelsea. they’ll probably give you them for free. Liverpool’s poor form has been due It’s not like you don’t have time to think to a number of factors, including inju- about these things, Joe. You are a base- ries to its two top players, captain ball manager. and star midfielder Steven Gerrard • Hideki Matsui and his translator and Spanish striker Fernando Torres. smirking their way through his inter- Gerrard has been sidelined with a view as they’re asked unbearably dull groin injury that he suffered on inter- questions. The guy took 20 seconds national duty with England, and many translating 10-word sentences. There’s fear that he might need surgery to no way Hideki wasn’t cracking poop get rid of the problem. Torres, mean- jokes at his translator and forcing him while, has been suffering through an to come up with answers on his own. adductor muscle problem, which has Also, Hideki seems like the only Yankee limited him to playing at around 80 who’s a decent enough guy to ever percent. make a joke. With its top two players out, • George Steinbrenner is clearly on Liverpool’s overall lack of depth, espe- his deathbed. Not only did his sons, cially in the scoring department, has now running the team, repeatedly been exposed. Other players have been mention their father and how this one trying to pick up the slack, including was for him, but Jorge Posada felt obli- Israeli international Yossi Benayoun gated, when asked whether this cham- and Dutch workhorse Dirk Kuyt, each pionship felt like one of the late 1990’s with three goals apiece — but nei- championships (Pettitte and Rivera ther can be expected to replace a fit pitching, blah blah blah) to respond Gerrard and Torres in goals scored. with, “Let’s not forget about George.” Instead, Liverpool has been forced As much as it pains me, if you’re a to rely on Ukrainian international baseball fan, you’ve got to respect Andriy Voronin — a player who proved Steinbrenner; he never hesitated to do himself in the German Bundesliga but COURTESY NIGEL WILSON what it took to field a winner. Baseball has shown himself to be nothing more Liverpool’s struggles this season have largely been a product of injuries to star players is a little worse off without the Boss’ than a bench player in the Premier like Fernando Torres. presence. League — and young Frenchman • A-Rod’s exclamation: “We’re gonna David N’gog, who has just broken into ager Rafael Benitez signed AS Roma position with Mascherano. Lucas has party!” Never before has an athlete so the Liverpool first team. midfielder Alberto Aquilani for $32.4 failed to impress thus far, showing desperately wanted and needed to be One of Liverpool’s biggest prob- million. But Aquilani has not been little desire to attack and push the ball accepted by his peers and failed so lems this season has been its inabil- able to lend a hand to the stuttering forward and frequently making defen- completely because he comes off as ity to replace central midfielder Xabi Reds, due to the fact that he is still sive errors or poor tackles. blatantly self-serving as A-Rod. Even Alonso, who left for Real Madrid this recovering from a knee injury that he When Aquilani becomes fit enough with an impressive postseason perfor- past summer for $48.6 million. Alonso obtained while still playing for Roma to play, he must provide the attack- mance, does he really think a cham- is widely regarded as one of the last season. It remains to be seen if ing impetus so that Liverpool can get pionship will change anything? He’s world’s best passers, and he formed the 25-year-old Aquilani, a promising over its losing spell. Liverpool is going still the same guy who posed kissing a formidable central midfield pairing player, can replace the proven Alonso, to need a lot of luck to catch Chelsea himself in a mirror and commissioned with Argentina international Javier who was also popular with the Reds’ and Manchester United at the top of paintings of himself as a half-man, Mascherano. Mascherano would do rabid fans. the table, and it is going to have to half-centaur, and I refuse to believe the dirty work of winning the ball In the meantime, Liverpool fans battle a resurgent Arsenal team as this changes anything. A-Rod, your while Alonso would distribute it to the will have to deal with Brazilian inter- well as upstarts Manchester City and teammates still don’t want to party Liverpool forwards. national Lucas Leiva, known as Lucas, Tottenham Hotspur as it attempts to with you. Get over it. To replace Alonso, Liverpool man- holding down the center midfield end its Premier League drought. • Derek Jeter spent his time holding the World Series trophy by using it to cover up his crotch area. What? Why? Was it too heavy for your girly little SCHEDULE | Nov. 6 - Nov. 12 arms, Jeter? Then it all made sense. A-Rod had his arm wrapped around Jeter during the group interview. And FRI SAT SUN MON TUES WED THURS come on, who wouldn’t get a little excited when in the presence of such a gorgeous human specimen? Or some- Football at Colby thing like that. 12:30 p.m. • I was completely and utterly shak- en to my core. Something I had never experienced or even anticipated hap- vs. Williams NESCAC Finals pened as festivities were wrapping up: Field Hockey NESCAC Semis (if necessary) Tim McCarver said something that 1:30 p.m. 12 p.m. was not only insightful, but that actu- ally continues to intrigue me. And it at Williams NESCAC Finals has to have been his first coherent Women’s thought in 25 years, right? Either way, Soccer NESCAC Semis (if necessary) 11 a.m. 12:00 p.m. he pointed out that Brian Cashman, the man who assembled this team, was nowhere to be found in the cel- vs. Wesleyan NESCAC Semis NESCAC Finals ebration. A little curious. Volleyball NESCAC Tourney (if necessary) (if necessary) • CC Sabathia’s adorable six-year 5 p.m. 1 p.m. 12 p.m. old son, when asked what it was like to see his father win a championship, ECAC responded, “I think he’s gonna be the Cross Country Championship best pitcher in the world!” Come on 12 p.m. kid, just answer the question. No one likes a smartass.

Volleyball Volleyball Volleyball JumboCast NESCAC Tourney NESCAC Tourney NESCAC Tourney Ethan Frigon is a junior majoring in eco- nomics and International Relations. He can be reached at [email protected]. 12 INSIDE Inside International Soccer 11 The Beard Abides 11 SSportsports Eds’ Challenge 10 tuftsdaily.com

FOOTBALL VOLLEYBALL Jumbos bringing the NESCAC Tournament back to the Hill BY EVAN COOPER Daily Editorial Board

Today marks a full month since the Tufts volleyball team last played a match on its home court, so it would be understandable if the team had grown a little homesick and travel-weary. Fortunately for the Jumbos, they are finally com- ing home. The NESCAC women’s volleyball tournament will kick off tonight and, for the second year in a row, Tufts is playing host. With an 8-2 NESCAC record (26-3 overall), the Jumbos earned the No. 1 seed in the conference and are slated to take on No. 8 Wesleyan at 5:00 pm today at Cousens Gym. The Jumbos will walk onto the court with confidence against the Cardinals (13-13, 4-6 NESCAC), whom they clipped 3-1 in their first home and NESCAC victory of the season back ANDREW MORGENTHALER/TUFTS DAILY on Sept. 18. Junior running back Pat Bailey and the Tufts offense will try to get back A win in the NESCAC, however, on track versus Colby tomorrow afternoon. is never a sure thing, as Tufts was reminded last Friday when the upset-minded Trinity Bantams Tufts stays motivated outlasted it in a five-set thriller. The loss, only the Jumbos’ third as it prepares for Colby of the year, put them in a precari- see VOLLEYBALL, page 10 BY ZACH GROEN ahead 3-0. The offense, how- Senior Staff Writer ever, was noticeably absent for the remainder of the game and NESCAC FINALS After dropping its third could not generate any more @ consecutive game to Amherst points for the last three quar- tuftsdaily.com College (6-0) last week, the Tufts ters. The Lord Jeffs went on The Tufts field hockey, women’s football team needs to reevalu- to score 13 unanswered points soccer, and volleyball teams will ate its game plan going into and left Zimman Field with a all compete for NESCAC titles another NESCAC brawl with 13-3 victory. this weekend, and the Daily will Colby College this weekend. After losing a number of be following the action. Last Saturday, Tufts had the offensive starters after the 2008 advantage of an early lead season, Tufts knew that it had Go to tuftsdaily.com/twitter after a 44-yard field goal by a lot of spots to fill behind the for live scoring updates of all sophomore place kicker Adam line of scrimmage. The num- NESCAC Tournament games, all SCOTT TINGLEY/TUFTS DAILY Auerbach put the Jumbos weekend long. Senior Dena Feiger and the Tufts volleyball team will host the NESCAC see FOOTBALL, page 10 Tournament in Cousens Gym this weekend.

MEN’S SOCCER Jumbos look back on frustrating 2-10-2 season BY SAM O’REILLY While Tufts posted victories against Contributing Writer two of its non-conference foes, the overall results for the Jumbos were unsatisfactory. Sometimes a team just needs to cut its Despite the winless record in conference losses and start preparing for a new season. matches this season, something that has For the Tufts men’s soccer team, that state- not occurred in over 10 years, the Jumbos’ ment is certainly true. future may hold promise as the players Ending its season with a disappointing take a hiatus until next fall. For many of the 2-10-2 overall record, the Jumbos boasted returning players, it is a season that cannot zero NESCAC victories and finished tied for come soon enough. last place in the conference. With six one- “I think nobody is going to hang their goal losses on the season, the Tufts squad head,” Muakkassa said. “Everyone is looking was left with only frustration over its many forward to next season. We are going to start closely contested matches. an indoor league next semester. The good “It was a really frustrating season,” soph- thing about this team is that it is cohesive. It omore defender Stratos Saropoulos said. “It is a very tight group. It’s not like we are going felt like we were losing every game in that to stop being a team in the off-season. It is same fashion. We fell behind early, and it just a very strong group, and I think that is was just hard to come back. We had a lot of going to carry on to next year.” one-goal losses. Some games we kept it real With graduation in May, five prominent close but just couldn’t score in the end.” Jumbos will not be returning to Kraft Field The biggest problem for the Jumbos this next fall. Among the Tufts players who will season was goal-scoring. Tufts finished last say goodbye are team standouts senior tri- in the NESCAC with just 11 goals scored captains Pat Tonelli and Bear Duker, who in 14 games. In fact, Tufts was dominated were cornerstones of the Jumbos’ defensive in almost every major statistical category and offensive fronts, respectively. Though throughout the season. However, statistics the team will be losing veteran talent, this do not always tell the whole story. JAMES CHOCA/TUFTS DAILY year’s particularly strong freshman class “Obviously if you are not scoring goals, Senior forward Dan Schoening is one of five men’s soccer players who will be graduating this year. could fill many of the voids left by those you cannot win games, but we were com- players next season. petitive in every game,” junior tri-captain squad that went 4-5-0 in NESCAC play. The managed to win or tie. There were a bunch “The freshmen class has a lot of potential,” Naji Muakkassa said. “We had a chance to team did not view this season as a rebuilding of heartbreakers. Homecoming was a real Saropoulos said. “There are a lot of good win every game. There was just a lack of year — in contrast, it had high expectations heartbreaker. We dominated at Bates but players. We had some freshmen get pulled up results in the end. Our leading goal scorer for the 2009 slate. From the very beginning, ended up with only a tie. It all just didn’t to varsity near the end of the season, and they had two goals. There were four guys tied however, nothing seemed to go Tufts’ way. A click in the end.” really impressed a lot of guys.” with two goals. We really didn’t have that 3-2 Homecoming loss in overtime to Colby “Maybe we were complacent this year “I think next year we are going to go go-to guy when we needed to score.” was especially hard to take. and expected to just go out there and get out and not take anything for granted,” The season as a whole was something of a “There were some games we played very results,” Muakkassa added. “It felt a lot Muakkassa said. “I think people will maybe surprise for players. The Jumbos essentially well and lost,” Saropoulos said. “There were different than last year, because nobody take us for granted next season, and we will returned all the starters from their 2008 some games where we played poorly and expected us to do well in 2008.” be able to surprise some teams.”