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Sunny Read It First 49/32 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LXIII, NUMBER 11 Friday, february 10, 2012 TUFTSDAILY.COM Love146 promotes awareness of child sex trafficking

b y Sh a n a Fr i e d m a n Yoon, a senior, started the Tufts Love146 campus organization is pending official recog- ness of child sex trafficking but also to further Daily Editorial Board chapter after being sexually assaulted on nition, according to Yoon, making it currently establish the Tufts chapter of the organization campus during the fall of her junior year by ineligible for Tufts Community Union (TCU) as a fixture on campus. Tufts’ chapter of Love146, an international a student from a different university. She Senate funding. Student organizers covered “I think as a group we’re just starting up non-governmental organization (NGO) dedi- spoke calmly about her experience and then the costs associated with last night’s event. at Tufts, so I see this as a first contact for cated to the abolition of child sex slavery and described the circumstances that surround “Everything is coming out of our own people to learn about the issues, the group exploitation, last night hosted a Valentine’s child sex slavery. pockets, but we don’t mind at all because this and Love146 apart from Tufts,” Elaine Kim, Day event in order to promote awareness “They’re forced to have abortions in the is something we really believe in,” Yoon told a junior in charge of design and marketing of the Love146 organization on campus and brothels so that they can be continued to be the Daily. for the group and an organizer of last night’s spread its message about the eradication of sold over and over again,” Yoon said. “Some The event’s fundraising efforts constituted event, told the Daily. child sex trafficking. girls are sold up to ten times a night. When the postcard and t-shirt sales, and the first $350 Yoon further explained the group’s mission The event, titled “Broken Hearts: Something girls are taken out of the brothels, they want to in proceeds will be diverted to reimburse the and its attitude toward raising awareness and Worth Celebrating,” was held in the Sophia commit suicide, even in safe homes.” student organizers for the costs of organiz- generating activism. Gordon Multipurpose Room. Vanessa Lin, who helped coordinate the ing the event. The remainder will be donated “We don’t just want people to come and “We’re celebrating our broken hearts event, explained that her involvement in to the cause of ending child sex trafficking. donate a twenty-dollar bill and walk out and because out of our broken hearts comes com- Love146 at Tufts started when she watched the Students in attendance emphasized not have experienced something for them- passion,” Jane Jihae Yoon, the founder of the film “Taken,” which chronicles two American their belief that this organization repre- selves,” she told the Daily. “Love146 is about Tufts’ chapter of Love146, said. girls’ abductions into the sex slave trade over- sents a critical opportunity to address a creating an experience for people that come The evening opened with screenings of two seas. The story the film told, though fictional, pertinent issue. to our events. We want them to feel like they’re short promotional videos for Love146 that captured her attention. “My mom was a domestic violence law- a part of it and that they’re getting something emphasized the organization’s mission and “My heart was just gripped. It was more yer so we talked about these issues a lot, out of giving.” message. Members of the Tufts chapter then than a cinematic emotional experience, and but I never felt like I did anything about it,” “Our hope is that everyone who comes to explained how they became involved with the it wasn’t just Hollywood,” Lin, a sophomore, Jordan Anderson, a freshman, told the Daily. our event will have their heart break for these issue, and the event concluded with an infor- said. “I couldn’t comprehend the fact that I “This organization gave me the opportunity children and that any giving that they do or mal dialogue inspired by discussion questions could have been that girl,” she said. to change that.” raising awareness that they do after will be out placed throughout the venue. The Tufts Love146 chapter’s status as a The event served not only to raise aware- of compassion,” she added. Steer discusses World Bank’s

b y Br i o n n a Ji m e r s o n mate control was a problem for rich people,” Daily Editorial Board he said. “Ten years ago, 10 percent of our clients worldwide said ‘climate control is so World Bank Special Envoy for Climate important; it should be one of the top four Change Andrew Steer visited the Hill last things we work on.’ Last year, 95 percent said effortsnight to discuss the World on Bank’s initiativesclimate ‘please make control climate change one of the top and work concerning climate change and three or four things you’re working on.’” the intersection of policy and action in con- He noted that the goal is to limit global trolling its effects. warming to two degrees Celsius, though The lecture was part of Fletcher School he thinks that a more realistic expectation of Law and Diplomacy Professor William would be a four-degree increase. Moomaw’s Sustainable Development “This is not about tweaking at the mar- Diplomacy course. Moomaw is also the gins; we can’t gradually do it differently,” director of the Center for International he said. “These are choices, and you can’t Environment and Resource Policy at the straddle between two paths very long.” Courtesy of Justin McCallum Fletcher School. Steer cited successful endeavors in South The winners of Rooftop Comedy’s Tufts University Talent Search (Max Cohen, Ian Steer’s position with the World Bank is Africa, Qatar and China but said that the Donovan, Haydn Forrest, Bradley Frizzell, Clay Grable, Matthew Nazarian, Aliza Small equivalent to vice-president of the organiza- organization still has a long way to go in and Sam Zuckert) will go on to compete against Emerson College at Improv Boston on tion, according to Moomaw. stopping climate change. Tuesday, March 27 in the TBS National College Comedy Competition. At the World Bank, Steer directs and “The bad news is, even with all of our implements plans in over 130 countries with plans added together, with the most opti- regard to creating a more environmentally mistic agenda, we’re nowhere close to where conscious attitude toward climate, oversee- we want to be,” Steer said. ing the $6.5 billion dollar Climate Investment Steer discussed the emotional and eco- New OEO Director Zellmer Funds. With more than three years of experi- nomic devastation that often accompanies ence in the World Bank and in diplomacy unsuccessful planning and policy reform. concerning environmental and resource “To allow negotiations to throw away our plans to focus on Title IX policy, Steer brought his expertise to Tufts futures … it’s a great tragedy,” he said. “It is and discussed the urgency of creating effec- important we do not lose that in our sophis- b y Victoria Le i s t m a n local laws and regulations; extensive tive policy and supporting grassroots and ticated diplomacy. Let’s not forget there are Daily Editorial Board experience in designing, developing national-level organizations. issues of justice here and issues related to and implementing training programs; “There are two worlds: negotiation and our children, and our children’s children.” Jill Zellmer in November became direct case management experience action,” Steer said. “We’re hoping to bring The event drew approximately 50 attend- the new director of the Office of Equal and excellent communications skills,” the action into negotiation to create some- ees — a mix of graduate and undergraduate Opportunity (OEO), filling a position that Baenen said. thing that gives us a chance.” students along with residents of the sur- was left vacant for seven months prior. Zellmer previously worked at the He noted that there is a distinct difference rounding communities. The previous director, Jacqueline Massachusetts Commission Against between policy and implementation. Moomaw implements and arranges such Hymes, left Tufts in March of 2011, forcing Discrimination. She then worked on “There are many dimensions to what the events to provide students with a ground- the university to begin the extensive pro- international investigations of discrimi- World Bank is doing,” he added. “We look at ed image and understanding of the career cess of finding a new director, according nation, harassment, fraud and embez- the science of climate change, and we can’t opportunities and realities of those endeav- to Michael Baenen, University President zlement at the corporate level, accruing afford to wait … By 2015, we shouldn’t be oring to change and improve the global Anthony Monaco’s chief of staff. 15 years of experience in the field before getting [international] agreements to address approach to climate change. “In order to conduct a thorough search applying for her position at Tufts. climate change, but doing something.” “The course plays back and forth between at a director level, it is not unusual for “I’ve been in several different kinds of Steer began the lecture by drawing a reading articles and discussions, and we’re the process to take six or more months,” settings doing the same work, and I love distinction between present and past atti- having people here who are doing this stuff,” Baenen told the Daily in an email. what I do,” she said. tudes toward climate control. Nations and Moomaw said. “In the conversation sur- Zellmer was ultimately chosen for The most pressing issue Zellmer has their leaders seek input from the World rounding climate control, there’s nothing the position based on her extensive found at Tufts is devising a plan to imple- Bank when creating climate-related poli- about the World Bank, yet the World Bank prior experience in the field, according ment Title IX regulations, she said. cies and providing financial backing for is doing so much, and it’s working in many to Baenen. Title IX is a federal gender-equality law projects that research and take action to ways on the international level. We talk about “She was chosen due to her signifi- prohibiting sex discrimination in educa- reverse issues such as global warming and this as a theoretical concept, but it’s actually cant expertise in the anti-discrimination tional programs and institutions. rising sea levels. and sexual harassment field, including “Fifty years ago, there was a belief that cli- see STEER, page 2 deep familiarity with federal, state and see OEO, page 2

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see ARTS, page 3 see SPORTS, Back 2 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y News & fEATURES Friday, February 10, 2012 THE TUFTS DAILY From the raw bar to the dessert cart: The Da n i e l J. Ra t h m a n Editor-in-Chief collegiate guide to dining on Valentine’s Day Editorial b y Jo n Ch e n g promises to be extra special, indulge in a The Butcher Shop for the Powerful Valentine Craig Frucht Senior Staff Writer $75 three-course dinner that offers dishes $$$$ Ethan Sturm that sound as sexual as possible. It starts off Notice that this year’s most expensive Managing Editors Love is in the air, and for couples, the big slow, with “hearts of bibb — hearts of palm” selection in the list is not Top of the Hub, the Laina Piera Executive News Editor day should be filled with joy, flowers and a with blood orange, pignoli and date. Then ultimate restaurant that is on everyone’s mind Brionna Jimerson News Editors Elizabeth McKay decent place to eat. Let the Daily suggest the adventure quite literally heats up with a for the big day. Instead, we chose Barbara Mahpari Sotoudeh places to suit every budget — but make surf and turf: Maine lobster bathed in but- Lynch’s unassuming bar-like restaurant that Jenna Buckle Assistant News Editors Shana Friedman your reservations early! For more sugges- ter, paired with a prime hunk of sirloin and is known for its artisan produce, so this is for Nina Goldman tions, check out last year’s list on www. spooning sauce. End that meal with a spicy the girl who likes her meat. And why should Lizz Grainger Stephanie Haven tuftsdaily.com. hot chocolate torte, and if the aphrodisiac one expect any less? Lamb Carpaccio — tra- Leah Lazer level is not high enough, there is a good selec- ditionally a gamey meat — is more subtle Victoria Leistman Patrick McGrath Saloon for the Nostalgic Valentine $ tion at the bar just a floor below. 91 Winthrop with quail egg and shallot mousse on a crisp Melissa Wang The closest eatery to Tufts is also one of Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, 617 864 1933, bed of mache lettuce and makes for a per- Falcon Reese Executive Features Editor the hottest new establishments, according to www.upstairsonthesquare.com fect first course. The only vegetarian option Amelia Quinn Features Editors Victoria Rathsmill a recent article in Boston Magazine. Saloon on the $95 tasting menu may very well be Derek Schlom takes the concept of bars from the Wild Ten Tables Cambridge for the Foodie the Parmesan Agnolotti, a gnocchi-like pasta Hannah Fingerhut Assistant Features Editors Nadezhda Kazakova West and gives it a chic, upscale twist minus Valentine $$$ that comes with black winter truffles and the hefty price tag, and this Valentine’s, the Not exactly the most affordable restau- cepe mushrooms. Mains seem more like an Matthew Welch Executive Arts Editor Zach Drucker Arts Editors nostalgia will continue with a nod back to rant on the list — it ties UpStairs on the afterthought, but do expect the best quality Adam Kulewicz Melissa MacEwen the good ol’ days when the Sadie Hawkins Square for the same number of courses Rabbit Assiette and Venison possible, while Anna Majeski Dance was the talk of the town (at least in offered — but this is the place to be for seri- the molten chocolate cake finale with vanilla Joseph Stile Kate Griffiths Assistant Arts Editors middle and high school). Brought to you ous food. The Cambridge location is no less glace is classic yet most appropriate. 552 Alexander Hanno by the folks behind the equally venerated acclaimed than its original at Jamaica Plain, Tremont Street, Boston MA 02118, 617 423 Chris Poldoian Foundry on Elm, Saloon will offer an afford- as the Valentine’s Day menu still reads like 4800, thebutchershopboston.com Bhushan Deshpande Executive Op-Ed Editor able $25 four-course menu, featuring staples an ingredient list straight from the farm. David Kellogg Op-Ed Editors Seth Teleky like house-made charcuterie with mustard Where else in Boston would you get Red B&G Oysters for the Seafood-Lover Valentine Ard Ardalan Assistant Op-Ed Editors and toast, and a classic steak with creamed Fire Farm Red Beet, Pickled Fuji Apple and $$$ Yiota Kastritis Elayne Stecker spinach and fries. A finale of rich chocolate Upland Cress all tossed into a salad, with a Please leave any consideration of Legal Anna Christian Cartoonists dessert is not the icing on top — look out rich, heavy slab of goat cheese terrine? The Sea Foods aside and head to another one Devon Colmer for a dance on the floor with tunes by DJ pairings, too, are no less creative. Another of Barbara Lynch’s lovechildren, this time Wes Engel Louie Zong Monster Carl. 255 Elm Street, Somerville MA appetizer course features King Salmon an oyster bar that only serves some of the Jonathan Green Editorialists 02144, 617-628-4444, saloondavis.com Tartare with Piquillo pepper relish, native best selections in Massachusetts. In fact, Elliot Philips Michael Restiano watermelon radish and Aleppo chili crack- the bounty is so fresh that the oyster menu Carter Rogers UpStairs on the Square for the Romantic ers. Mains features four choices, yet one changes everyday. Pity there is none of it Joyt Singh Valentine $$$ would be wise to go for steak. Here, it’s in the Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe menu, but Aaron Leibowitz Executive Sports Editor If one were to score a reservation this late sweetened with Oxtail marmalade, a healthy always feel free to order them a la carte. And Matthew Berger Sports Editors Lauren Flament in the game at the most romantically deco- spinach puree and potato croquettes. For why argue? For $55, one can indulge in cured Claire Kemp rated restaurant in Massachusetts, then Santa dessert, there are more traditional options fluke with sea beans, ginger chips and cucum- Kate Klots David McIntyre might just be real after all. It is not a surprise like warm crepes with homemade Nutella, ber for an appetizer and butter-poached lob- Alex Prewitt ster with its own vinaigrette, with trumpet Alex Baudoin Assistant Sports Editors that, for a second year in a row, UpStairs on or Meyer lemon cheesecake. But why settle Zachey Kliger the Square makes our list. With its very femi- for those? Finish on a high note with some- royale mushrooms and confit potato. End Connor Rose nine finishes and gold trimmings, UpStairs thing a little more unusual. We strongly on a sweet note — the obligatory chocolate, Justin McCallum Executive Photo Editor on the Square feels like a cross between suggest the Gorgonzola Picante with cherry which thankfully is not in cake but encased Jodi Bosin Photo Editors Will Butt an Alice in Wonderland-esque tea ceremony confiture and candied walnuts. 5 Craigie in a tablet, laced with banana pudding and Ashley Seenauth and a high-end gentlemen’s club. On the big Circle, Cambridge MA 02138, 617 576 5444, pomegranate. 550 Tremont Street, Boston, Scott Tingley Caroline Geiling Assistant Photo Editors day, which executive chef Stephen Brand www.tentables.net/cambridge.html MA 02116, 617-423-0550, bandgoysters.com Takuma Koide Misaka Ono Oliver Porter Andrew Schneer Kyra Sturgill Kristen Collins Staff Photographers Alex Dennett Dilys Ong Zellmer zeroes in on discrimination Ellen Kan New Media Multimedia Editor Saumya Vaishampayan New Media Blog Editor OEO campuses to discuss how the sex- Josh Berlinger New Media Photo Editor continued from page 1 ual assault policy and process can The Office for Civil Rights last April be implemented university-wide, published a “Dear Colleague” letter Zellmer said. PRODUCTION that highlighted the need to expand Zellmer recognizes that all three Adam Gardner the range of cases that Title IX covers campuses have different student bod- Production Director to bring more attention to sexual mis- ies and different needs from the OEO. Jen Betts Executive Layout Editor conduct and gender issues, according “I want to make sure I am visible on Jason Huang Layout Editors to Zellmer. all three campuses,” she said. Shoshanna Kahne Sarah Kester Kyra Sturgill / Tufts Daily The letter gives guidelines for how She also wants to prevent employ- Elliot Philips Emily Rourke World Bank Special Envoy for Climate Change universities may best meet these ment discrimination and harassment at Matthew Cardarelli Andrew Steer discussed last night the World requests, including the importance of Tufts through education about equality Gabrielle Cella Assistant Layout Editors Sarah Kee Bank’s work to combat global warming. having a pair of people in charge of and proper conduct. Adrian Lo Title IX cases — one investigator and “One of my goals is to have faculty and Danny Macdonald Nancy Pritzker one coordinator. staff, all employees, trained,” she said. Reid Spagna Steer emphasizes Zellmer now functions as the Title IX Zellmer added that another one of Sara Eisemann Executive Copy Editors coordinator, while Sonia Jurado, who her priorities is addressing Section 504 Drew Lewis prior to Zellmer’s arrival at Tufts held the of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which Ashley Cheng Copy Editors Ben Considine realities of reform position of interim Title IX coordinator, deals with reasonable accommoda- Patrick Donnelly Katrina Knisely is the current Title IX investigator. tion and addresses how students and Niki Krieg STEER “If there are issues on campus that employees with disabilities may need George Le Andrew Paseltiner continued from page 1 are involving sexual misconduct or particular accommodations in order to Olivia DelloStritto quite different when you have someone like unfair treatment around gender and attend classes or shifts. Joshua Dower Assistant Copy Editors Nina Goldman Mr. Steer here, because this is what he does.” discrimination, not just in athletics, Members of the Tufts community Adrienne Lange During the semester, Moomaw invites at but in any part of the campus, that is needing accommodations should Patrick McGrath Lauren Schonberger least five high-level individuals in the field of something that OEO would look into,” come to the OEO for help, Zellmer Gregory Witz sustainable development to speak to students. Zellmer said. explained. Audrey Kuan Executive Online Editor “Having the vice president of the World The OEO issued a revised univer- “I want everybody to know, if they George Brown Online Editors Andrew Braren Bank is a pretty big deal,” Moomaw said. sity sexual assault policy last summer, feel they are being mistreated or that Stephanie Haven Esther Johnson, a Medford resident and which now reflects the new interpreta- they’re being treated unfairly, that I Quan Lin Darcy Mann student at Lesley University, was interested tion of Title IX to include sexual harass- take it very seriously,” she said. “We Justin Rheingold in learning about the intersection between ment as part of sexual discrimination. are here in OEO to make sure people Ben Schwalb Webmaster finance and environmental sustainability. The OEO began implementing a have a place to go when they’re feeling Ammar Khaku Executive Technical Manager “Sometimes it seems like ‘sustainability’ is Title IX liaison program to train and like that, whether they are students or Daniel Kotin Technical Manager just a buzz-word, a filler for ‘green’ or ‘envi- identify the individuals to whom vio- faculty or staff.” ronmentally-friendly,’” she told the Daily. “I lations of Title IX may be reported, Jurado added that Zellmer has come BUSINESS can’t say I understand all of the specifics of according to Jurado. into her role at Tufts with energy and Mr. Steer’s lecture, but it’s nice to know there’s “OEO has also been designated as enthusiasm for her work. Laura Moreno work being done on the ground.” the neutral investigatory body for the “She has been a welcome addi- Executive Business Director Tallash Kantai, a first-year Fletcher stu- university, responsible for making tion to OEO,” Jurado said. “OEO looks Simmone Seymour Advertising Director dent, recalled her experiences working for inquiries into allegations it receives towards the future under the leader- Saanya Gulati Receivables Manager Rhys Evans Sales Director the International Institute of Sustainable regarding conduct that may violate ship of Ms. Zellmer with confidence Development as part of a team that often Title IX,” Jurado told the Daily in an and excitement.” implemented the sort of policies Steer email. “I want to make sure that people get spoke about. A meeting was held last Thursday treated fairly,” Zellmer added. “My goal “It was very interesting to hear it from a with representatives from the Boston, personally and professionally is hope- P.O. 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Arts & Livingtuftsdaily.com Album Review

b y Mat t h e w We l c h artists, Goldfrapp’s singles do a decent job Daily Editorial Board of capturing the variety of their discography, ‘TheEmphasis Singles’ on club tracks paintsalthough takes there away is ana unsurprising lopsidedfrom emphasis the album’s portrait variety of compilation of Goldfrapp Singles have always been a tough call on their dance tracks. for musicians. Which songs from the latest Every official Goldfrapp LP is repre- album are representative, accessible and sented on “The Singles,” from their lushly noir debut “Felt Mountain” (2000) to their The Singles more poppy later albums like “Head First” (2010). The inclusiveness of the compila- Goldfrapp tion is its greatest asset. Goldfrapp’s pro- gression from more ambient, sultry songs to club-oriented synthpop gives their Mute Parlophone catalogue a variety that few indie groups can lay claim to. However, only a fraction commercially viable? All of these traits are of this diversity is really discernible on considered when tracks are chosen to be “The Singles.” Since some of Goldfrapp’s singles on a new album. As a result, singles best works were never released on EPs, can be a tough breed to analyze or criticize. they could not be included in this com- Depending on the artist, their catalogue pilation. As a result, the full breadth of of singles could be a pitch-perfect repre- Goldfrapp’s sound is not documented on sentation of their larger body of work or a “The Singles,” though the compilation still superficial gloss over greater achievements. includes some great songs. Goldfrapp’s latest release, a compilation of the “The Singles” opens with one of group’s singles simply titled “The Singles,” lies Goldfrapp’s better tracks, “Ooh La La.” somewhere between these two extremes. Lead singer Alison Goldfrapp’s trademark Some of Goldfrapp’s greatest songs are breathy vocals are perfect over a vaguely included in this album, as are two new bluesy bass riff and a variety of crackling Michael East via Flickr Commons tracks, “Yellow Halo” and “Melancholy Sky,” synth lines. The group’s crystal clear pro- After an energetic start, Goldfrapp’s “The Singles” fades, leaving the listener wanting more. making “The Singles” a good introduction duction is fully evident in this song, with to newcomers or a convenient compilation each musical element remaining distinct into the titular “oohs” and “las” during However, the best tracks in Goldfrapp’s for familiar listeners. Unlike those of other and punchy. When Goldfrapp launches the chorus, a fleet of screeching electron- oeuvre combine their keen ear for volup- ic noises and other indescribable sounds tuous melodies with driving dance accompany her. Even when they’re doing rhythms. “Utopia” exemplifies this syn- straightforward pop, the band manages ergy. Goldfrapp opens the track with an to incorporate experimental aesthetics impressively operatic vocal line before without a hitch. electronic beats, a male choir and intri- That said, there is a feeling of monot- cately melodic synths phase in and out ony in many tracks. The bar-hall dance perfectly. This balance between pretty rhythms and gritty synth work of “Ooh La chords and melodies with more uptempo La” sound remarkably similar to those in beats shows how well Goldfrapp can blend “Strict Machine,” “Ride a White Horse” and different moods without any tension. “Rocket.” Despite the success Goldfrapp The compilation’s two new songs rep- have enjoyed doing more club-oriented resent a look back to the group’s more songs, these tracks don’t always show melodic albums such as “Felt Mountain” what the group is fully capable of. This and “Seventh Tree” (2008). “Yellow Halo,” tendency hampers “The Singles,” which a spaced out track with ambient dron- focuses too heavily on one aspect of the ing sounds and a surprisingly sentimental group’s sound. vocal line, sounds refreshing but unad- Some of the compilation’s best moments venturous as the album’s penultimate occur when the frenetic, poppy tracks song. “Melancholy Sky,” the album’s final segue into more subtle, low-key songs. One track, ends on a remarkably similar note. of the best juxtapositions on the album Eminently agreeable string-section chords is in its first half, when the pounding drift past before an even more affirma- “Strict Machine” gives way to the ethereal tive brass section brings the song to its whistling and voluminous string arrange- climax. Even though the compilation ends ments of “Lovely Head,” Goldfrapp’s first on a slightly weak note, it has more than single. One can’t help but miss the group’s enough energy in its preceding songs to earliest efforts, when Goldfrapp’s sensual make up for it. While “The Singles” isn’t vocals were given center stage over the the best snapshot of Goldfrapp a fan could Michael East via Flickr Commons glittery production that would dominate ask for, it has plenty of good music to keep “The Singles” includes some of Goldfrapp’s best known and enjoyable hits. later albums like “Supernature” (2005). people listening.

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b y Ch r i s Po l d o i a n decided to open a casual, inexpensive alter- ties. These pedagogical descriptions dem- dollars, even the meaty lunch options like Daily Editorial Board native to Oleana called Sofra Bakery & Cafe. onstrate Sortun’s passion for Mediterranean the gyro or the moussaka. FormerCambridge’s ‘Top Chef’ contestant SofraLocated on offersAnathe outskirts Sortun of West Cambridge cheap,lives upgastronomy to savoryher as welllofty as her reputation desireMediterranean to share The menu might be inexpensive, fare but The job of a chef is a thankless one. The by Arlington Cemetery, Sofra is not as acces- that enthusiasm with her customers. Sortun spares no expense when it comes to hours are bad and the pay is even worse. sible as its Inman Square-based sibling. The baked goods, pleasingly displayed ingredients. The chicken soup, for instance, But over the past ten years, the media have Intrepid Jumbos, though, will be rewarded behind a glass panel, taste both delicious was made with chicken from the Misty Knoll with breakfast and lunch options that com- and fresh. Common culinary tropes of the Farm — the same poultry that the renowned Sofra bine Sortun’s penchant for the underappre- Mediterranean, such as phyllo pastry and Craigie On Main prides itself on roasting. It ciated flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean pistachios, stand out on the menu. Desserts, is no secret that Sortun has committed her- with the hominess of a local cafe. such as the sesame-cashew bite, straddle the self to locally farmed ingredients, partly due Sofra calls itself a “bakery & cafe,” but the line between savory and sweet. The almost- to the fact that she is married to Chris Kurth, 1 Belmont Street inclusion of Bazaar might be more accurate. cloying caramel is tempered by the salty the owner of Siena Farms near Boston. Cambridge, MA 02138 The walls are lined with shelves packed with cashew and generous sprinkling of white One of the few problems with Sofra is sesame seeds. Of the hot breakfast options, its limited seating. If you are seeking a 617-661-3161 unusual seasonings and ingredients. The line — a place this small and popular always the menu branches out of its Turkish roots quiet cafe to either read or work on an $11-$30 has a line — snakes around these display with courses like migas — a rustic dish assignment, then this is not the place. The cases. Tempting though it may be to stock from the Spanish heartland, consisting of cramped quarters encourage to-go orders. glorified the culinary career and elevated a up on boxes of spiced marshmallows, bags cubed French bread with chorizo, onions While the food will undoubtedly taste the handful of cooks to “celebrity” status. of za’tar seasoning and jars of rose petal jam, and tomatoes — and semolina pancakes same, the hominess of the cafe experience Such is the case with chef Ana Sortun, an the real treat is at the counter. with pumpkin jam. is lost. In that sense, the bazaar description erstwhile contestant on Bravo’s “Top Chef.” The staff are well aware of the average Sortun carries over the small plate con- would be even more fitting. Winner of the James Beard Award for Best Bostonian’s unfamiliarity with Turkish cept of Oleana with the inclusion of the Sofra is open seven days a week for break- Chef of the Northeast in 2005, Sortun is dishes and they therefore provide helpful Mezze bar. These vegetarian small plates, fast and lunch. For students tired of the fre- renowned in the Boston area for her mastery descriptions for each item on the menu, ranging from whipped feta with peppers netic atmosphere of Ball Square — or those of Mediterranean cooking. Oleana, her res- as well as the myriad culinary miscellanea to a Moroccan carrot salad, can be pur- merely bored of Carmichael’s overcooked taurant in Cambridge, has drawn accolades on sale. Even the relatively pedestrian con- chased individually for three dollars or be eggs — Sofra is worth checking out. I can’t for its innovative incorporation of Turkish tainer of pink lentils gets an enthusiastic combined into a platter of five for only nine promise that the cumin-laced lamb will ingredients and seasoning. In 2008, Sortun paragraph describing its culinary possibili- dollars. Everything on the menu is under 10 cure your hangover, but it sure is tasty. 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y ADVERTISEMENT Friday, February 10, 2012 JUMBO TUFTS DAILY PHOTO- pix GRAPHY click TUFTSDAILY.COM onJUMBOPIX

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NESCAC Roundup Each week, the staff at NESCAC against the NESCAC’s other national helps project which teams are slot- Insider, the Tufts Daily’s NESCAC blog, powerhouse. ted to earn at-large bids to the NCAA Crime | Fifteen charged in Colby will compile a roundup of the top Senior Ryan Sharry, a preseason All- tournament. As expected, Amherst and sexual misconduct investigation news throughout Div. III’s top confer- American for Middlebury, leads the Middlebury are ranked first and second As reported by various media out- ence. For more up-to-the-minute analy- NESCAC’s top scoring offense with in the men’s Northeast poll, respectively. lets, 15 students at Colby have been sis and comprehensive coverage of 20.4 points per game after missing the Wesleyan and Tufts, currently battling for charged after a three-month-long sex- the NESCAC, visit blogs.tuftsdaily.com/ Panthers’ first five games of the season. the third and fourth spots in the confer- ual misconduct investigation, though nescacinsider or follow on Twitter @ Sophomore point guard Joey Kizel has ence tournament, are at No. 9 and No. none of the charges are criminal. NESCACInsider. come on strong recently as well, earn- 10. Noticeably absent from the top-12 Several students have reportedly been ing NESCAC Player of the Week honors, is the woefully underachieving Williams suspended, and two have voluntarily Men’s Basketball | First place on the and currently ranks second on the team Ephs, who spent a good portion of the withdrawn from Colby. School officials line this weekend with 13.9 points per game. season in the national top-25, but have have not released names due to pri- Hosting rights for the fast-approach- Amherst, fresh off a hard-fought lost three of their past four. vacy concerns in the Family Educational ing NESCAC tournament will be decided 74-65 road win over Tufts, enters with On the women’s side, defending Rights and Privacy Act, but the Colby this weekend at LeFrak Gymnasium in a a solid cast of role players, including national champion and national No. 1 Echo, citing anonymous sources, report- pivotal top-10 matchup between No. 2 senior Tyler Barrise (10.0 ppg), who Amherst has an unsurprising strangle- ed on Feb. 8 that those charged were Middlebury and host No. 6 Amherst on recently became the Lord Jeffs’ all-time hold on the top spot, while Tufts members of the Mules’ football team. Saturday. leading three-point shooter, and sopho- and Williams occupy fourth and fifth, Last December, head coach Ed Revenge will likely be on the Lord more guard Aaron Toomey (16.5 ppg, respectively. Conn. College and Colby, Miesteri resigned from his position, Jeffs’ mind, given that their bid for per- 4.7 apg). ranked eighth and 10th, respectively, though he declined to comment on fection last season was spoiled by the will have some work to do in the whether his departure had any relation Panthers, who eliminated Amherst from Basketball | Regional rankings released NESCAC tournament before they can to the charges. the conference semifinals two weeks The NCAA recently released its first consider the NCAA tournament a viable later to increase their win streak to four regional rankings installment, which option. —by Alex Prewitt

Jumbos hope to earn rematch with Amherst in NESCAC tournament

intensity to the floor and fuels our WOMEN’S BASKETBALL offense as well,” sophomore guard continued from page 8 Caitlin McClure said. “We definitely want to go into the “Our focus going forward is most postseason with a win,” said freshman importantly to stay strong defensively forward Hayley Kanner, who leads the but also to finish plays. We have had NESCAC with 44 blocks. “It would be some trouble scoring in the past few great to have the momentum continu- games, so we will be focusing on the ing with us next week to have us feel- details of our offenses to execute and ing good as we head into the NESCAC put the ball in the basket,” McLure tournament.” added. After failing to get much done on Eventually, the Jumbos would love the offensive end against Amherst on to get another crack at a defending Saturday, the Jumbos hope to get back national champion Amherst squad that to basics tonight: rebounding, pushing has yet to lose this season. the ball up the floor and creating fast “If we are given another shot at break opportunities. Amherst, I think it would be a com- Throughout the season, this formula pletely different game,” Kanner said. has been a recipe for success for the “Unfortunately we came out flat and Jumbos, whose athletic guard play has dug ourselves into a hole in the first led them to an 18-5 overall record. half of that game, but once we calmed “I think our key to success this year down I think we showed we can play has been the energy and effort we put with their team.” into every game and practice,” Kanner But the team knows that now is not said. “If we continue to get after it the time for reflection. every day, push each other and play “This weekend’s game is especially with a chip on our shoulder we will important because we need the win continue moving forward.” to ensure a second-place seed in the Tufts has played stifling defense all NESCAC tournament,” McClure said. season long, and on nights when the “It’s a great opportunity to be in con- shots weren’t falling, the Jumbos have trol of our own destiny and feel good won by staying true to their defense- going forward.” first mentality. They rank second in After tonight’s game, the Jumbos will the NESCAC in points allowed, with have eight days to prepare for their opponents averaging just 45.8 points NESCAC quarterfinal matchup, which against them, whereas Hamilton allows they will host at Cousens Gym. They an average of 52. will learn their opponent tomorrow, “Strong defense brings energy and when pairings are announced.

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INSIDE NBA to get everyone involved in the offense, continued from page 8 and he has the fortune of playing along- Rubio’s strength is in his ball-han- side another budding star, Kevin Love, dling, which he uses to slip through whose game complements Rubio’s very tight spaces and open up the defense, well. Over time, these two may develop and his court vision — “Ruby-vision,” into a powerful point guard-power for- as many analysts call it — and passing ward combo that can challenge Chris are very advanced for a rookie. Paul and Blake Griffin. Rubio also has incredible patience It’s tough to project a winner in the on the pick-and-roll, allowing plays Rookie of the Year race, since both play- to develop so he can hit the right man ers stuff the stat sheets in many areas. with the pass. His cross-court-overhead Perhaps the best way to look at passes and behind-the-back passes are the two is in their career trajectories: reminiscent of Magic Johnson’s, and Irving’s role early in his career mirrors his 8.8 assists per game put him at the role Derrick Rose had to play as fourth best in the league. While he’s a rookie, and Rubio’s creativity and struggled shooting the ball since being floor management is reminiscent of inserted into the starting lineup, he has Jason Kidd’s. a propensity for knocking down open In the end, it will come down to threes in clutch situations. which rookie can lead his team to the Unlike the Cavs, the Timberwolves playoffs. Both teams are in a position have been in rebuilding mode since to compete for playoff spots, but here, the Kevin Garnett era, and the roster the edge goes to Irving. The Northwest is littered with top-10 picks. Most of division is stacked this year, and the these draft picks haven’t panned out, Timberwolves may finish last in that but the T’wolves are hoping that Rubio division, even with a winning record. and new head coach Rick Adelman can Traditionally, the last two playoff seeds fix that. Adelman is known for getting in the Eastern Conference hover around the most out of every player in every — and sometimes below — .500, which rotation — in 2009, with the Rockets, takes the pressure off the Cavaliers to he was able to push the eventual- win consistently. Because the Cavs are in champion Lakers to seven games in the a better position to claim a playoff spot, conference semifinals without super- the edge, at the moment, goes to Irving. stars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming. But the season is far from over, and MCT Rubio is the perfect catalyst for the Irving-Rubio battle is just now get- Kyrie Irving, the No. 1 overall draft pick last year, is rapidly emerging as one of the NBA’s best Adelman’s system. He is willing and able ting started. point guards, reminiscent of 2010-11 NBA most valuable player Derrick Rose. Rebounding battle could decide tomorrow’s matchup with Continentals

MEN’S BASKETBALL hurt us,” Anderson said, refer- continued from page 8 ring to Sullivan and his perim- scoring double-digit points at eter counterpart Greg Newton. least once. They have four play- “It seems like these weaker ers in the NESCAC scoring top teams are the teams that have 30 compared to Hamilton’s two, been able to hurt us in the past. with their top five players all In the past few years we have averaging over 7.3 points per played down to other teams’ game. Hamilton’s third leading caliber, and the game turns into scorer is averaging 7.2 points. a dogfight at the end. Having “We want to focus on defend- played with a few of the other ing this weekend first,” Long guys on the Hamilton team in said. “Then we want to get back the past, I know they have the to what we do well on offense, potential to score and score in running the floor and getting large quantities if they get hot,” post touches for layups and he added. kick-out threes.” One place Hamilton does not On defense, Hamilton’s 6-foot-7 have the advantage is on the senior forward Patrick Sullivan glass. Tufts — led by Orchowski, will be the Jumbos’ primary con- who averages 8.4 rebounds per cern, as his 16.9 points per game game — is averaging over 40 rank fourth in the league. Tufts, boards per game on the sea- which remains last in the confer- son, topping the Continentals ence in points allowed, will have in both offensive and defensive to lock down defensively inside rebounding. to keep Sullivan at bay. SCOTT TINGLEY/ Tufts daily But with their backs against “We know Hamilton has two Senior tri-captain forward James Long, who has been stellar off the bench this season, will try to help the the wall, the Continentals can’t guys in particular that could Jumbos win the rebounding battle when they take on Hamilton tonight. be taken lightly.

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NESCAC OVERALL NESCAC OVERALL NESCAC OVERALL W L W L W L W L W L T W L T Amherst 8 0 20 2 Amherst 8 0 22 0 Amherst 13 1 0 16 3 1 Middlebury 8 0 21 1 Tufts 7 2 18 5 Bowdoin 8 3 3 11 5 3 Tufts 6 3 16 6 Bowdoin 5 3 16 6 Middlebury 8 5 1 9 8 3 Wesleyan 5 3 17 5 Colby 5 3 16 5 Tufts 8 5 1 11 7 2 Bates 5 4 11 10 Conn. Coll. 5 3 16 4 Williams 7 5 2 10 5 5 Bowdoin 4 4 16 6 Wesleyan 5 3 13 6 Wesleyan 6 7 1 11 8 1 Williams 4 4 16 6 Williams 5 3 18 4 Trinity 5 7 2 8 9 2 Hamilton 2 6 13 9 Trinity 2 6 8 11 Conn. Coll. 3 9 2 5 12 3 Trinity 2 6 10 12 Bates 2 7 9 13 Hamilton 3 9 2 7 10 3 Colby 1 7 6 15 Hamilton 1 7 8 13 Colby 2 12 0 5 14 0 Conn. Coll. 0 8 7 15 Middlebury 0 8 7 15 8

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Women’s Basketball Men’s Basketball Jumbos look to lock up No. Tufts takes on Hamilton 2 seed at Hamilton tonight for first time in 12 years b y Za c h e y Kl i g e r The matchup is the first between Daily Editorial Board Tufts and Hamilton this year, but all signs suggest the Jumbos will have Coming off a 48-31 loss against No. the upper hand. Hamilton enters the b y Cl a i r e Ke m p of the current players has ever enjoyed. 1 Amherst last Saturday, the women’s game with a 1-7 mark in conference Daily Editorial Board The acknowledgement came as wel- basketball team would like nothing play. The Jumbos, meanwhile, boast Jumbos assured of homecome NESCAC news after anquarterfinal emotionally drain- more than to get back on the court and a 7-2 record against NESCAC oppo- Next weekend, the men’s basketball ing trio of games last week, when the reaffirm its elite status in the NESCAC. nents, with one of those losses coming team will be doing something it has Jumbos won a mid-week overtime non- After a five-day hiatus, the Jumbos against Amherst and the other in a not done in a long time. Six years conference thriller on Tuesday, pulled will get their chance tonight when they buzzer-beater against Bowdoin on Jan. to be exact. On Feb. 18, the Jumbos out a buzzer-beating win on Friday and travel to Hamilton College to finish up 13. Tufts also has a size advantage over will host the NESCAC quarterfinals in finally fell to national No. 6 Amherst their regular season against the 8-13 its Hamilton counterparts at nearly Cousens Gymnasium for the first time on Saturday in front of Cousens Gym’s Continentals. With a win, they would every position. since 2006. loudest crowd this season. secure the No. 2 seed in the NESCAC But the question of whether they The Jumbos have two regular sea- tournament. see WOMEN’S BASKETBALL, page 6 will have the No. 3 or the No. 4 seed son contests remaining: tonight at remains unanswered. Tonight, the Hamilton and Monday against Clark. Jumbos — who currently sit at 6-3 in- For now, though, they only have one conference and third in the NESCAC thing in mind. — will take a long trip to Hamilton “We definitely want to build some in search of the best insurance policy momentum headed into NESCACs, but against falling down the rankings lad- we aren’t worried about Clark yet,” der: a win. senior tri-captain forward James Long Still, the Jumbos don’t have full said. “For us, the momentum starts control over their fate. Wesleyan, [tonight] at Hamilton.” which is the current NESCAC fourth Although the Continentals have seed and beat Tufts with a buzzer- struggled this season, beating them beater on Jan. 20, still has two confer- may be easier said than done. ence games left against Bowdoin and Hamilton is an unknown team to the Colby. A weekend sweep would give Jumbos, and the two teams haven’t met them the head-to-head advantage since 2000, when the Continentals beat and bump the Jumbos out of third, the Jumbos 95-91 in double overtime. regardless of the Jumbos’ showing This season, Hamilton, a new entrant against the Continentals. into the NESCAC in certain sports, is Ultimately, the Cardinals control tied with Trinity for the eighth and final their destiny, but Tufts is aware that conference tournament spot with a 2-6 late-season momentum can sometimes conference record. The Bantams have be more important than seeding. the head-to-head advantage over the “In our mind, we’re going into Continentals, but they still have tough Hamilton with the mindset that if we games remaining against national No. lose this game, we never know what 2 Middlebury and Williams. could happen,” junior tri-captain for- If the Continentals take at least one ward Scott Anderson said. “We set a of their weekend matchups against goal at the beginning of the season Tufts and Bates on Sunday, they could to make the NCAA tournament. If we potentially clinch the last playoff spot want to give ourselves any kind of in their debut season in the league. In shot at doing that, we will have to not other words, they will likely be playing only win these two games, but make their hearts out tonight. a big impact in the NESCAC tourna- Still, if the Jumbos play up to their ment as well.” standards, they should come out on One boost to the team’s momentum top. For one, they are a deeper team, came on Wednesday, when the NCAA with 10 different players on the roster sCOTT TINGLEY / Tufts Daily gave Tufts the No. 10 ranking in the Freshman forward Hayley Kanner, who leads the NESCAC with 44 blocks, will be a force to Northeast — another recognition none see MEN’S BASKETBALL, page 7 be reckoned with in the paint when Tufts heads to Hamilton tonight.

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Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio emerge as two of the NBA’s most promising point guards

b y Ca m e r o n Yu that’s where the similarities ly in rebuilding mode, Irving Contributing Writer end. Here’s how they stack up: is becoming the centerpiece of Runaway rookies Irving has amazing excelling footwork their new-look in lineup.first Irving professional seasons Due to the lockout-short- and body control once he gets is flanked by a young core of ened NBA season, the over- in the lane, where guards tend unwanted first-round draft all competition of the league to panic among taller play- picks, as well as some holdovers has been in a frenzy, and — ers. He uses the stutter step from the LeBron James Era. save for the Bulls and the to effectively throw off his Antawn Jamison and Anderson Thunder — no team in either defenders, which creates space Varejao are playing much bet- conference has emerged as a for an easy shot or drive to the ter with Irving in the lineup, dominant force. The Rookie hoop. Once he gets there, he is and they are also taking some of the Year race, however, has incredibly adept at finishing of the scoring load off of the two runaway frontrunners: at the rim despite his less- young point guard — an impor- Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland than-stellar athleticism, and tant factor because head coach Cavaliers and Ricky Rubio of his reverse layup is a deadly Byron Scott is asking a lot of the Minnesota Timberwolves. weapon. Irving also has a high Irving on the offensive end. The rest of the league’s first- basketball IQ, which results Scott can help Irving become year players? Not even close. in a high shooting percentage a star. He has been a coach Both young point guards and an ability to create easy in the league since 1998 and have been putting up stun- assists. has an impressive basketball ning offensive numbers, The first-year Duke product resume — he won three cham- even after a shortened pre- is nearing 50 percent shoot- pionships with the Lakers as season. Though the two play ing, 40 percent on three point- a player, coached the Nets to the same position in a league ers and 90 percent from the two straight finals appearanc- that is starting to put more free throw line, impressive fig- es and mentored Chris Paul value on point guards (just ask ures for a player with any level early in his career. Scott knows the PG-deprived Knicks and of experience. Irving is most how to develop point guards, Lakers), their offensive styles effective shooting threes in and this should benefit Irving. of play couldn’t be more differ- transition or when defenders In contrast to Irving’s score- ent, which is why it’s difficult back off him, anticipating the first nature, Rubio is a throw- to pick one for the Rookie of drive. His 18.0 points per game back offensive point guard the Year award. Both players’ currently place him 6th among with a pass-first mentality. offensive strengths lie in their the league’s point guards. mct Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio is averaging 10.9 points per game. dribble-drive penetration, but While the Cavaliers are clear- see INSIDE NBA, page 7