THE TUFTS Where You Read It First VOLUME L, NUMBER 61 DAILY THURSDAY,DECEMBER 8, 2005 Housing numbers to Along with MCAT book, pick up a Quran come out before finals First test of new reciprocal lottery system BY MARC RAIFMAN rewritten to allow it to hold Daily Editorial Board more than one number for each student at a time, Moodie Numbers for next semester’s said. Changing the code housing lottery will be released delayed the release of the lot- within the next few days. tery numbers. This will be the first use of a “The original goal had been new lottery system, approved to provide all three numbers by 69.1 percent of student immediately,” he said. respondents to an online sur- The program can only post vey Nov. 10-13. one number at a time online, so The system makes sopho- next year’s numbers must be more year numbers reciprocal removed before future years’ of senior year numbers. numbers can be posted, “If you have the fifth best according to Dean of Students number [for sophomore hous- Bruce Reitman. ing], you’ll have the fifth worst The numbers cannot be number [for senior housing],” removed from the Web site Assistant Bursar for Housing until every student logs on and Operations Jim Moodie said. checks. The system will be used for To determine the order in future years but will not affect which they choose rooms with current sophomores and jun- roommates, current freshmen iors. and futures students will aver- “It would be hard to imple- age their lottery numbers with ment changes for the sopho- those of their roommates. JAMES HARRIS/TUFTS DAILY more or junior class,” Tufts The order was previously Lance Laird, right, from the Boston Healing Landscape Project and the Department of Pediatrics at Boston Community Union President determined by the higher num- Medical Center, speaks Wednesday in Goddard Chapel with University Chaplain Reverend David O’Leary. The Jeff Katzin said. “A current ber of the pair. This change was program, “Muslims, Culture, Health and Healing,” addressed challenges Muslims face in a western health- sophomore who had a great made to prevent two students care system, such as language barriers and a lack of understanding about fasting during Ramadan and daily number last year isn’t going to — one with a bad number, one prayer. “Islamic Medicine means the best medicine humans can come up with,” Laird said. “It is encumbent be in favor of the system.” with a good number — from on us as humans to do all we can to alleviate suffering, but the final outcome is in God's hands.” Junior year lottery numbers pairing up and getting an early will continue to be randomly lottery pick both sophomore assigned. and senior years. Freshmen will receive their “For the reciprocity to be lottery numbers for next year meaningful, you had to go to Stumbling blocks don’t deter Web site on Friday, Dec. 9, according to a averaging,” Reitman said. press release from Director of At the lottery in the spring, Residential Life Yolanda King. Moodie expects appointments team; changes expected by next year Sophomores and juniors to be scheduled for certain BY BRYAN PRIOR for comment. was rejected by Neustadt, may receive their numbers as ranges of numbers. Roommate Daily Editorial Board Senior Java Developer Inga University President Lawrence early as today or as late as pairs would be expected to Milner said the team began cre- Bacow and Jeka, according to Monday, Dec. 12, Moodie said. come in for the appointment A team of University person- ating a static template for the Milner. Freshmen will receive their for the range that into which nel is working on changes to site’s design over the summer. A couple of years ago Tufts numbers for the following two the average of their numbers the main Tufts Web site, but “That has been outsourced made a major investment in a years before the lottery in falls. progress is slow. already to another company,” system called Content March. Sophomores will also The final decision for this has This past summer, Director she said. Management, Milner said. “The receive their numbers for the not yet been made, but it will be of Web Communications Pete The University hired Boston- system is used to update con- following year next semester, made by Reitman and King. Sanborn was assigned a team of based Stoltze Designs. “We tent on the Web site,” she said. Moodie said. Freshmen who were forced seven to make the Web site chose him because we liked his “Only a limited number of peo- An ad published in Monday, into living in triples this year more efficient and user-friend- portfolio of work, his simplicity ple are able to add, edit, delete Dec. 5’s Daily from the Office of will get a bonus from the new ly. The changes are also being of style and his knowledge of and archive the content.” Residential Life said lottery system. Their sophomore year synchronized with outside con- web designing,” Vice President The system is not the biggest numbers would be available numbers will be improved, but sultant Mark Neustadt’s pro- for University Relations Mary problem — no decision has yet Thursday. “The release date has that will not lower their senior posals for a unified marketing Jeka said. “He was also given been made on a template. been extended in order to fine- year numbers. strategy for the University. very good references.” Despite the stumbling tune the mechanism that will This is “an advantage they’re “We are trying to eliminate Cohen said Sanborn’s team blocks, change is expected be used in the distribution of given in compensation,” the reliance on ‘search’ to worked with designers to soon. “There will be little tiny the lottery numbers,” King’s Reitman said. “It doesn’t help or browse through the site,” Web model the site after the tem- changes going on throughout press release said. hurt them senior year.” Content Specialist Georgiana plate. the year,” Cohen said. Bigger The program that generates Cohen said. But a couple of months ago, changes, she said, will come by the lottery numbers had to be see HOUSING, page2 Sanborn was not available the Stoltze Designs template next year.

INSIDE After Katrina, some helping hands — and some books The Daily lists its favorite albums of 2005. floor of the library. Tulane College and the University of SUNO staff are not yet clear BY CHRISTOPHER CHARRON see WEEKENDER, page 5 Daily Staff Writer University sustained an esti- Missouri. what their library needs. mated $150 million in damage. Though there are official Swarthmore has created a Tufts has joined several other The Federal Emergency sponsors for the SUNO library, small taskforce to “come up universities across the country Management Agency (FEMA) specific recovery assistance with some sort of game plan on in sponsoring a library in hurri- agreed to give SUNO 450 trailers plans are not yet in place. how we can best help SUNO cane-battered New Orleans. for student and faculty housing “We are now on intake with their library recovery,” As part of the “Adopt-a- and classrooms. The library will mode,” Michalak said. She said Spencer said. Library Campaign” of the get two double-wide trailers — SUNO still needs to let Tufts After the needs are estab- American Library Association, one for a virtual library and the know what kind of assistance is lished, the sponsor schools Tufts and seven other schools other for administrative offices. required, and when. must coordinate with each adopted the Washington “Despite the bad press it gets, The process of determining other to prevent sending the Memorial Library at the FEMA was there for [SUNO],” exactly what SUNO needs is same books and to minimize Southern University of New Michalak said. proving to be a challenging one. shipping costs. Orleans (SUNO). Washington Memorial “I have to admit a bit of frus- “We have to pay for shipping, INDEX “As soon as Katrina hit, the Library Director Mary Penny tration at not really being able so we’d rather coordinate before program was publicized by the said soon after the hurricane to get a good feel for SUNO’s we send,” Michalak said. “Too News | Features 1 ALA, and Tufts decided to hit, “I went to the ALA webpage, collection yet,” Swarthmore sci- much of a good thing can be Arts | Living 5 apply,” Tisch Library Director read about the campaign on the ence librarian Meg Spencer, the bad.” Editorial | Letters 10 National 13 Jo-Ann Michalak said. homepage and called to request coordinator of the program at Kodzis has contacted UPS, International 17 The entire SUNO campus that [SUNO] be put on the list of the school, said. DHL and other shipping servic- Comics 20 was flooded for three weeks, libraries to be adopted.” Tisch Acquisitions Manager es to persuade them to subsi- Classifieds 21 causing an estimated $350 mil- The other schools that adopt- Tony Kodzis, who is in charge of dize the costs. He has also asked Sports Back page lion in damage and wiping out ed SUNO with Tufts include coordinating with the other all books located on the first Lehigh University, Swarthmore sponsor libraries, said the see LIBRARY, page 2 tuftsdaily.com 2 THE TUFTS DAILY NEWS | FEATURES Thursday, December 8, 2005

OFF THE HILL | NOTRE DAME Notre Dame professor consults for ‘The Da Vinci Code’ BY KATE ANTONACCI devoted follower of Jesus and the first his appearance in the documentary. said there is no evidence that Jesus was The Observer witness to Jesus’ resurrection. “I think what bothered most critics married and that “what evidence does The film on this book will be in the- was the fact that the question [of Jesus exist undermines such a claim,” accord- Theology professor Father Richard aters May 19, 2006. being married] was even being raised ing to the Dec. 1, 2003 column. McBrien is helping “crack the code” — McBrien commented on the novel in and that I was open to discussing it,” he McBrien also said Jesus’ divinity still as promotional ads for “The Da Vinci the ABC Documentary “Jesus, Mary and said in his Dec. 1 column. would not be compromised if he had, in Code” movie say — as a consultant for Da Vinci,” which aired Nov. 3, 2003. fact, been married. the Sony Pictures film based on the “I did comment on the novel in an “As St. Paul reminded us in the Letter widely popular and controversial novel ABC documentary that has been re- “The Da Vinci Code” book, to the Hebrews, Jesus was like us in all by Dan Brown. aired several times,” McBrien said. “It things except sin (4:15). The sexual “According to the terms of my con- was my original appearance on that released in April 2003, immedi- expression of love within marriage is not tract, I’m not at liberty to discuss my documentary two years ago that led the sinful,” McBrien said in the Nov. 24 col- role as a consultant to ‘The Da Vinci producers of the film to approach me to ately became the subject of umn. Code’ film, other than to confirm that I become a consultant for the film version Brown’s book has been on the New am, in fact, a consultant and that I have of the novel.” much conversation and furious York Times Best Seller List for Hardcover been in touch with [director] Ron McBrien wrote two of his weekly Fiction for 138 weeks. “The Da Vinci Howard and others involved in the pro- columns for the Catholic press about the religious debate. Code” was named book of the year at the duction of the film,” McBrien said ABC documentary. British Book Awards in April 2005. Tuesday. “A mere discussion of such an hypoth- In addition to Howard, Oscar-winners “The Da Vinci Code” book, released in esis is guaranteed to bring some people McBrien said he did receive positive Akiva Goldsman (a screenwriter) and April 2003, immediately became the out of the proverbial woodwork, and it reactions, as well. Brian Grazer (a producer) are also subject of much conversation and furi- did. Reactions to the documentary, even While McBrien said in his Nov. 24 col- involved in the film. Actors Tom Hanks, ous religious debate for its claim that before it was actually aired, were umn that Jesus could in fact have been Audrey Tautou and Ian McKellen star in Jesus may have been married to Mary intensely emotional,” McBrien said in a married, there is no evidence in “the the film. Magdalene, a figure often depicted in art Nov. 24, 2003 column. New Testament or in Christian tradition “I won’t see the final product until and literature as a prostitute. She is McBrien said he received reactions that he was.” everyone else does when the movie depicted in the Bible, however, as a “across the religious spectrum” about In McBrien’s Catholicism book, he comes out in May,” McBrien said.

OFF THE HILL | SUNY POTSDAM Sponsors to foot most of the Misuse of Facebook may cost students, State bill to bring libraries to life LIBRARY will have to pay to restore the University of New York at Potsdam officials say continued from page 1 SUNO library. BY BRANDON J. MENDELSON to find students who disrupted a selves without persecution or fear Barnes & Noble for advice. The University of Missouri The Racquette game against Ohio State of being reprimanded.” “They are the adopted held a fundraising event University. Students at Northern Student Olivia McIlravy-Ackert library,” Kodzis said of SUNO. Sunday at a local mall to “buy Two important issues every col- Kentucky University were penal- agreed. “I started the group on “But it’s more of a partner- and/or ship replacement lege student faces are her future ized for posting photos of a drink- Facebook because a friend of ship; we have to let them lead books to SUNO,” Karen Peters, and her social life — the answer to ing party on their Facebook page. mine was told to take down a us.” the school’s coordinator for every 5-year-old’s inquiry of, Kansas State University made group they had created,” she said. the program, said. “What am I going to be when I use of Facebook to look into possi- “I wanted students to know that it Penny said while SUNO has grow up?” and every college stu- ble breaches in the campus’s was still OK to speak their minds Kodzis said the adop- not yet received any aid from dent’s need for a social life. Images honor code when students made on Facebook and that they don’t the adopting universities, she from popular culture such as use of Facebook to trade informa- have to give up their freedom of tion will help Tufts expects books, financial aid, “Animal House” have led to the tion without the professor’s speech. Facebook is a place for shelving and even volunteers misconception that college is a knowledge. The University of New students to connect to one anoth- make connections with to be arriving starting in marathon party with only sleep Mexico blocked access to er, and just be themselves. January. coming between random hook- Facebook from on-campus facili- “Of course, students should other libraries and In addition to benefiting ups, hangovers, and the occasion- ties due to violations of the pick and choose how much they SUNO, Kodzis said the adop- al paper or test. Generation Y’s col- school’s acceptable use policy. want to share and put on demonstrate commit- tion will help Tufts make con- lege students have taken to online Most concerning to the school Facebook,” she added. “But they nections with other libraries Web sites such as Facebook to was the use of a University of New shouldn’t feel restricted or pres- ment to other univer- and demonstrate commit- reach out to people they may Mexico e-mail address to use sured by faculty and staff mem- ment to other universities in never meet in person to make new Facebook for non-school purpos- bers to not say what they feel. As it sities in need. need. friends. However, college students es. says in the group’s description, ‘I “[The adoption will] help using Facebook may face serious According to a report in disapprove of what you say, but I make Tufts present in an area challenges. Syracuse University’s Daily will defend to the death your right Other than possible dis- where it is not too well According to an entry in the Orange, the State University of to say it -Voltaire.’” counts, the sponsor libraries known,” he said. online encyclopedia Wikipedia, New York Environmental Science One of the questions Morris Mark Zuckerberg, Dustin and Forestry’s Undergraduate asks when examing material on FROM THE DAILY ARCHIVES | Moskovitz, and Chris Hughs Student Association sent out an Facebook is whether or not the DECEMBER 8, 1987 founded Facebook while attend- email warning the student body of material identifies demeans or ing Harvard University. The Web campus policy violations on ridicules an identifiable member Administrator Triples to get site was successful within the uni- Facebook. Chip Morris, director of of the community. versity community and quickly student conduct and community Campus administrators do not reacts to tuition spread to other Ivy League institu- standards at SUNY-Potsdam, has peruse Facebook looking to iden- Vice President of Arts, compensated tions. Zuckerberg and Moskovitz already handled several cases tify and charge students for viola- Sciences, and Technology HOUSING left college to manage Facebook as involving Facebook. tions. But this is also not to rule Robert Rotberg laid out some continued from page 1 a full-time job. As of November Chris Hughs, a spokesman for out creation of an account by the financial goals for the upcom- 2004, Facebook has reached more Facebook, said, “In general, facul- administrators and coming across ing year. According to Rotberg, The new system will than 1 million users. ty and administrators are able to pictures or other evidence that Tufts had the seventh-highest reserve suites in Sophia During 2005, Facebook expand- consider Facebook a forum of may do so. Campus administra- tuition among “class one” Gordon Hall for current jun- ed to 835 colleges throughout the expression for their students, and tors may not act unless a com- institutions, and third highest iors to choose, similar to country, extending its reach to they are legally able to regulate plaint is brought to them, and overall cost nationwide. A pre- Latin Way and Hillsides. community colleges and educa- their behavior or use that infor- context is key. dicted economic recession also There will also be rooms tional institutions in other coun- mation to make decisions. It’s cer- A Facebook group such as “I prompted Rotberg to propose available outside of complete tries. While many students have tainly not what we designed hate Hippies” is acceptable. A the following goals: scale back suites. adopted Facebook into their day- Facebook to be used for, but Facebook group named “I hate the number of students There are still scenarios to-day routines, educational insti- there’s not much we can do about Kevin Pettograsso because he’s a enrolled, to increase profes- that have yet to be worked tutions have begun to react to the it.” dirty wop that cheats playing sors’ salaries — which were out and coded for in the new site’s growing popularity. Students weighed in about World of Warcraft” is not accept- significantly less in comparison lottery system, including In October 2005, a student at administrator’s rights to take able. Photos in your profile or to other institutions — and to dealing with transfer stu- Fisher College in Boston was action against students. Christine group showing you violating cam- increase the financial aid dents, students who graduate expelled for negative comments Larsen said, “No, because pus policy, regardless of whether budget. The faculty reaction to early and students who go on posted about a university police Facebook is not strictly SUNY- or not you posted the photo- Rotberg’s proposals was leaves of absence, Moodie officer. Pennsylvania State Potsdam. It is a place where col- graphs, may also lead to charges mixed. said. University Police used Facebook lege students can express them- being brought against you.

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BY REBECCA DINCE path that connects Sophia Gordon to Daily Editorial Board Professors Row will then continue across Talbot, connecting upper campus to the Imagine this: a five-story sandstone- new Arts Corner. and-brick dormitory with two wings, con- When the architects at William Rawn nected by a walkway to both Professors Associates designed the project, this Row and Talbot Avenue. sense of “interconnectedness” between Now imagine this: an “Arts Corner” the University’s upper campus and lower across from the dorm that includes an campus was a central idea. And once expansive new music building that’s con- completed, the new construction could nected to a renovated Aidekman Arts help to geographically unite a campus Center, linked in turn to the green fields that is largely considered to be separated of the athletic complex by another path- into two distinct parts — “uphill” and way. “downhill.” Soon, both of these scenarios will be a The Sophia Gordon site is teeming with ALL PHOTOS BY JAMES HARRIS/TUFTS DAILY reality. Construction on the dormitory, swinging beams, a maze of newly laid brick Sophia Gordon Hall, made out of sandstone and brick, will be completed in Fall 2006. It will Sophia Gordon Hall, and the new music and metal planks, and the constant noise be the first U.S. dorm to be LEED-accredited. building is ongoing — and eventually, the of drilling, hammering and constructing. While there, it is hard to imagine that walk through this door and this will bring this structure will be ready at the begin- you to the apartment-style common ning of the next academic year, complete kitchen,” he demonstrates. “Countertops with brand-new suites, state-of-the-art will be here, a sink, the refrigerator is over facilities and vast views of the Boston sky- there, and here are the kitchen cabinets.” line. You walk a little further, and there is But the construction of Sophia Gordon what Kennedy said will be “a living room Hall has come a long way since April, when looking out towards the new music build- the building began. From the start of the ing with a view of the Boston skyline.” fall semester — when all there was to see “That view gets much better when you was a skeleton of a structure — the build- go one floor up,” he says, describing the ing has been developed into a 60,000- large windows that look out onto Talbot square-foot, five-story dormitory. It’s the Avenue. first all-upperclassmen dorm at Tufts, and An appealing aspect of the new dorm it will open in Sept. 2006. for those students who have been living Sophia Gordon Hall will be composed of with a roommate for two years? Having two wings, East and West, and will contain their own bedroom. And Sophia Gordon a total of 30 suites and 126 beds. The typi- Hall has been designed to make that possi- cal suite will have four bedrooms, as well ble. as a kitchen, living room and bath. There will be four bedrooms to a suite, An indoor connector with mailboxes and “each person will have their own bed- and laundry room joins the two wings on room. There will be a common bathroom the first-floor level, and a pedestrian path- with two sinks, a toilet, and a shower, and A construction worker on the top floor of way bisecting the two wings will connect that’s common for everyone’s use,” Sophia Gordon Hall, from which there will Talbot Avenue with Professors Row and Kennedy explains. be a clear view of the Boston skyline. the uphill campus. “This is pretty typical to each suite: As he walks into the dorm’s West wing, That’s how floors one through four are set Project Manager Brian Kennedy, who up,” he says. “The fifth floor is set up a lit- works for Linbeck — the construction tle differently; that has the best suite in the management company in charge of imple- house.” menting the new buildings — explains After climbing up to the fifth floor, that students will be able to walk under- Kennedy points out the different design of ground to get from the West to the East this suite. “When you come into this suite, wing, allowing refuge from the cold and you can see that they are set up like snow that typifies a Medford winter. duplexes,” he says. “There’s a large living On the first floor, there is a large laundry area with one bedroom located [to the left, room and common room. As you walk and one to the right]. There’s a bathroom upstairs, you can imagine the apartment- and shower area for this floor.” style suites in which juniors and seniors “But there is a second set of stairs with- Construction of Sophia Gordon Hall has will be able to live on-campus without in the suite,” he adds. “You can walk up come a long way since April, when the having to share a dorm room. another flight and there are four more building began. “Gordon Hall, with its suites and central bedrooms on that floor.” community room for concerts and movies, When standing on the top floor and will offer ‘apartment-style’ living far more looking out the window, it’s a million-dol- attractive than an apartment two or three lar view that rivals the sight from the Tisch blocks off campus,” architect Randy Library roof. Wilmot said. “There are large windows on the wall Giving a tour of the suites, Kennedy facing towards Aidekman auditorium — explains where each room will be located. this is the most amazing sight,” an “This is a suite: Walk through here, where enthused Kennedy says. “You can see the there will be a door. And this is a main hall- Hancock tower, the Prudential Center, and A view of the outside of Sophia Gordon way.” Hall. “You just came off the stairs, and you’ll see CONSTRUCTION, page 4 Students get the chance to wear the hardhat Associate Professor Chris Swan of Tufts construction site. an idea of what [the buildings are] the Civil and Environmental Engineering “So it’s a unique way to teach such going to look like when they’re fin- Department has found another use for a course,” he said. “On the graduate ished,” Swan said. Sophia Gordon Hall and the music level, there are courses talking about Other times, the group took the building: He is using the construction construction management and financing entire class period — and beyond — to site in order to teach his class on as separate issues. But what we said look at the site. “Engineering and the Construction was we were going to use Sophia “We explore environmentally and Process.” Gordon Hall and the music building and energy-conscious ways to do construc- “The class is a development say, ‘This is our site and our class, and tion,” Swan said. “It’s not just what’s in between myself and the Department of we will talk about all these different the building, but also looking at how Civil and Environmental Engineering and issues and how they’re related to Sophia you construct the building, and the non- the company Linbeck,” Swan said. “It Gordon.’” technical matters of getting a project grew out of a desire on the part of the According to Swan, the class “used started — how does Tufts handle that?” people at Linbeck to connect with Tufts the sites to illustrate different aspects of “Each one of those different phases students and the Tufts campus — and engineering and construction.” has been part of the class,” he added. they wanted to do it in different ways, The class visits the site approximately “The technical aspects are, of course, rather than just doing tours of the site once every two weeks. Sometimes part of the class — how does a founda- as they typically do.” “we’ve gone to the site for ten minutes tion get built? How a does frame get As a result, Swan suggested that the at the end of the class because some- built? But we also looked at all aspects course talk about engineering and con- thing exciting is happening, like a mock- of construction.” struction, but in direct relation to the up of the exterior walls, which gives us — Rebecca Dince A view of the music building in its current form. 4 THE TUFTS DAILY NEWS | FEATURES Thursday, December 8, 2005 Tufts’ Sophia Gordon Hall will be the nation’s first LEED-accredited dorm CONSTRUCTION incorporated — for example, there are sev- “Engineering and the Construction Additionally, there is a storm water continued from page 3 eral prefabricated rooms that they are Process” that studies the actual Tufts management plan in place on the site to all of the Boston skyline.” going to bring in that are very quiet for the construction site, “you get certain points control runoff and reduce the effects of The most impressive part of the new louder instruments,” Kennedy says. “The for doing environmentally conscious erosion and sedimentation on the storm buildings may be the East wing “multi- practice rooms and teaching studios and construction, and you get a certification sewer system. purpose assembly room,” which seats 150 all the rooms on the lower level of Cohen when you [have enough points]. This will “We are using silt traps, hay bales and people and will be a social center for the include special construction of the walls so be Tufts first LEED accredited building.” silt fencing to achieve this goal, and pay- dorm and a campus venue for debates, they are nice and quiet.” And it’s also the first LEED-accredited ing special attention to the maintenance parties or musical performances. There The music building will also contain a dorm in America. “Tufts is building the of these erosion controls,” Davis said. will also “be a large screen with a projector large lobby off of the concert space, which first dorm that will ever be LEED certi- Air quality is another issue during and motorized shades for viewing will be used for entertaining during inter- fied in the United States,” Kennedy said. construction: “We are trying to manage movies,” Kennedy says. missions. There are many different aspects of pre-occupancy to optimize the air quali- “It’s going to be a space people enjoy LEED certification. “Where the materials ty and minimize the negative impacts of being in,” Wilmot adds. come from and how you obtained air quality problems on the health and Kennedy explains that “the room has The most impressive part of the them...all that goes into the LEED certifi- well-being of both the construction [multiple] uses. It also has a nice wooden cation process,” Swan said. For example, workers and the building occupants,” floor, and a balcony with a glass rail. It can new buildings may be the East steel used to build Sophia Gordon Hall is Davis said. be used for many different things, not just more than 90 percent recycled. “We do this by protecting the duct- for people in the dorm.” wing “multi-purpose assembly According to Linbeck Project Manager work— through wrapping during storage The accessibility of the dorm was also a Betsy Davis, Linbeck is “concentrating and during installation at the end of priority for the University and the archi- room,” which seats 150 people on several different items.” each day — to prevent contaminants tects. “As you come down there are paths,” “Construction waste management is a from ever entering the air handling sys- Kennedy says. “One will be handicapped- and will be a social center for the big one,” Davis explained. “We have con- tems of the building,” she said. “We are accessible, and then there will be a large tracted with a waste management firm protecting all absorptive-finish materi- plaza where there will be a sitting deck. dorm and a campus venue for that recycles as much of the construc- als from moisture damage to prevent the Then, there’s a large set of exterior stairs tion waste as possible. They do this possibility of mold developing. We also that will walk down to street level, and for debates, parties or musical through the use of material specific undertake a complete system flush-out handicapped people, there is an elevator dumpsters — steel, concrete, masonry, just prior to occupancy to minimize the inside the dorm that goes down to street performances. and eventually drywall — which will be contaminants in the system.” level.” removed from site and recycled 100 per- LEED guidelines encourage the use of “The building is completely handi- cent.” recyclable and renewable materials to capped accessible from Professors Row to The Arts Corner will be connected to “In the design, the architects took into minimize the amount of waste sent to Talbot Ave,” he adds. the athletics complex. “The flat level in account these green components, and landfills, and limit the trucking of con- From the spot where the sitting deck will front of the music building connects to a created things like solar panels, which struction materials to a radius of 500 be, there is a clear view of the new music set of stairs that bring you down to the use solar heat more efficiently,” Kennedy miles, to reduce fuel emissions. center, which is not quite as far along in its football field and track,” Kennedy says. said. “They’re also using certain types of construction and will be finished in Dec. “The idea was to design it so that you can A $500,000 grant from the flooring, using recycled materials, and 2006, in time for the Spring 2007 semester. cut through and connect upper campus Massachusetts Energy Trust challenged using regionally available materials The music building site includes 45,000 to lower campus.” Tufts to incorporate renewable-energy because there is an environmental square feet of construction and 10,000 The new dorm will be Tufts’ first technology creatively in the project. expense of having something shipped,” square feet of renovation. “green” building — that is, its first build- These solar thermal panels are thought Swan said. “It is made up of a 300 person seating ing constructed according to U.S. Green to reduce the energy needed to produce “We tried to optimize the recycled recital hall, administrative offices, class- Building Council LEED (Leadership in hot water by 30 percent and generate a content of the materials we were pur- rooms and practice rooms,” Kennedy Energy and Environmental Design) vol- small amount of electricity. chasing, and paid special attention to explains. “The existing Cohen basement untary standards. These parameters “Solar photovoltaic panels line some the location of the vendors to try to get a will be renovated as a library and practice were developed in order to guide envi- of the exterior of Sophia Gordon Hall — majority of materials within a 500-mile rooms. That is going to be completed and ronmentally-friendly construction, and that’s energy reduction, so that gets you radius of the site,” Davis said. “This min- renovated, including demolition and new to encourage the use of energy-efficient points in the LEED accreditation imizes the impact of transportation and water systems, by Sept. 2006.” technology and recycled and renewable process,” Swan said. These photovoltaic shipping on the environment.” The music building had to be specially construction materials. panels will resemble glass awnings and “For Tufts, this building is a milestone, designed, taking into acoustics into According to Associate Professor Chris will offer shade, as well as convert ener- a first step toward a commitment to sus- account. “There’s a lot of acoustical design Swan, who teaches a course called gy from sunlight. tainable design,” Wilmot said.

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Thursday ~ Hand Carved Thanksgiving Day Dinner with all the trimmings! Thursday ~ Hand Carved Pilgrim Sandwich (Turkey, cranberry, stuffing and gravy) served hot on a braided roll

Friday ~ Fish & Chips (fish, fries, coleslaw and tartar sauce). Friday ~ Fish Sandwich (American Cheese, Romaine and tartar sauce).

321B Boston Avenue Weekender 5 THE TUFTS DAILY THURSDAY,DECEMBER 8, 2005

2005 music wrap-up: From Sufjan to Edan

GRAPHIC BY JOEL HARLEY

BY MIKEY GORALNIK could predict that 78 minutes in the sunshine, colors, and hal- friends the lush sound-scapes Daily Staff Writer about the twenty-first state that lucinogens of late-1960s pop- and Anthony Gonzalez’s ethere- 5. Adult., “Gimme Trouble,” rely so heavily on the trumpet rock than rap. On the other, his al vocals from the chilling “Teen Thrill Jockey Records This has not been a normal could sound like this, but delivery is straight-up street: Angst.” Then they’ll understand. For music so sparse and mini- year for music: Anytime a for- “Illinoise” is sheer, absolute articulate, ferocious, and pun- mal, “Gimme Trouble” sure is mer homeless guy (Devendra beauty. Steven’s instrumental ishing. In the middle are his 4. Deerhoof, “The Runner’s horrendously scary. Stepping Barnhart) and cabaret act (The dexterity, both in terms of depth lyrics, equal parts hardcore hip- Four,” Kill Rock Stars ever farther away from their art- Pussycat Dolls) share space on and breadth, is unthinkable. His hop and drug-addled rumina- In many ways, the San punk beginnings, the Detroit the album charts, you know songwriting, with its cadence tion. Together, “Beauty” is a sun- Francisco band’s eighth album is duo sound like they gave a first- something went awry. But weird, and truth, is at once a poetically splashed, East Coast master- so diverse and intricate that it is grader a drum machine and two at least in this context, didn’t brilliant and an inescapably vis- piece. difficult to pinpoint exactly why hours training, but by sandwich- meant bad. From M.I.A. (too ceral probe. His ambition, his it sounds so good; it’s an album ing those sounds between rub- sexy) to Kanye (too popular) and humility, his voice ... this album 3. M83, “Before the Dawn Heals whose true value will not be bery synth effects and churning Stevie Wonder (“Shelter in the deserves much more space than Us,” Mute Records clear for several years. In other bass lines, they inexplicably Rain”), many albums could have this. Listening to M83 is a lot like ways, it is a foot-stamping rock achieve a sound whose simplici- been included in this space but, watching Jonathan Larson’s masterpiece whose manic and ty is both compelling and night- like Goldilocks, didn’t quite fit. 2. Edan, “Beauty and the Beat,” “Rent.” It’s so cheesy, so overly masterful guitar work is ironical- marish. The Daily’s Mikey Goralnik sur- Lewis Records dramatic that you know you ly complemented by fairy-esque veys the best of the best. I’ve never wondered how a should hate it, but you love it. vocals and gloriously unintelli- 6. Andrew Bird, “Andrew Bird Beach Boys/Nas collaboration You’re mortally embarrassed to gible lyrics. Their progressive- and the Mysterious Production 1. Sufjan Stevens, “Illinois,” would sound, but I am glad to tell anyone that you find it emo- ness completely precludes of Eggs,” Righteous Babe Asthmatic Kitty Records now know. On one hand, the tionally riveting, but it’s just so Deerhoof from commercial suc- Records I can’t define beauty, but I London-via-Boston MC/pro- damn good that you want the cess, but in five years, popular know when I hear it. No one ducer crafts beats more steeped world to know. Just play your music will sound like “Four.” see ALBUMS, page 9 Thursday, December 8, 2005 THE TUFTS DAILY WEEKENDER 7

MOVIE REVIEW All action and little substance in this snowboarding ‘Descent’ BY KETAN GAJRIA Contributing Writer

The best thing that can be said about “First Descent” is that it lives up to the promise made in the trailer: no wires, no special effects and no stunt doubles. Although this snowboarding documentary is occasionally thrilling, it only skims the sur- face of its subject matter, easily wearing out its welcome by the time the credits roll. The primary fault of “First Descent” is that it is two movies in one, and gives neither enough time to fully develop. The first is a history of the sport. Interwoven is the story of five snowboarders (Shawn Farmer, Terje Haakonsen, Nick Perata, Hannah Teter and Shaun White) taking a trip to Alaska to board down the untouched powder of the Alaskan mountains (these rides are called “first descents”). Thankfully, despite the fact that the movie is produced by MD Films, none of the boarders ever crack open a Mountain Dew for the camera. The historical section of “First Descent” is a straightforward primer. Archival footage is mixed with interviews from dozens of authorities in the community. Several interesting UNIVERSAL PICTURES see DESCENT, page 8 A long lost Ansel Adams

WEEKENDER INTERVIEW | JERRY BRUCKHEIMER JILL HARRISON | TRAVELLING LUSH Veteran mega-producer sits down with The Daily BY GABRIELA JIRASEK Senior Staff Writer

Although a slight man, when Jerry Bruckheimer enters a room, his presence commands attention. Smartly dressed in a On sobriety, nudity designer suit with an impressively expen- sive Stein watch prominent on his wrist, and lies Mr. Bruckheimer sat down at the head of a will not lie to you gentle reader — I small table at the Ritz Carlton last week to discuss the release of his newest film, did not drink this weekend. When I “Glory Road.” agreed to write this column this After reminding myself to breathe, I I think “So this is what it’s like to be in the semester, I promised myself that I would presence of power.” Simultaneously one of never, ever, under any circumstances the most successful and highly criticized Hollywood producers of our time, write a column about not being a Lush or Bruckheimer has almost single handedly not drinking. The Lush is better than created a film genre. With credits including “Top Gun,” “Bad Boys,” “The Rock,” that; she is here to amuse and astound “Armageddon,” and “Pirates of the you with her tales of drunkenness, bel- Caribbean,” the name Bruckheimer is syn- onymous with big. His television shows ligerence, and general ridiculousness. “CSI” and “The Amazing Race” keep with But alas, the Lush is currently this tradition of fast-paced, high-energy embroiled in nearly-Finals Week Hell, so entertainment. this weekend’s imbibing was limited to a But it is perhaps unfair to categorize celebratory post-LSAT Guinness. Bruckheimer and his work as solely explo- Because I have no drunken stories for sion driven. “Remember the Titans” and you this week, I will address the one “Glory Road” can hardly be considered obligatory subject that nearly every action films, yet they touch on an energy Daily columnist addresses at some that is both highly emotional and highly point: the Naked Quad Run. kinetic. Bruckheimer sat down with the As we all know, tomorrow night is a Daily to dispel some of our broad miscon- very special night here on the Hill. What ceptions of his work, discuss the complexi- follow are my random thoughts on the ties of producing Hollywood blockbuster eve of the special occasion. Firstly, and I hate to disappoint my and the influence his career has had on STEVE GRANITZ/WIREIMAGE.COM American culture. Jerry Bruckheimer inventively cheats on his U.S. history test freshman readership, but the Naked Quad Run is about as sexual and attrac- Question: Do you think you consciously thing. That was the beginning that brought visually what he can bring or if he can han- tive an event as getting your wisdom made that effort to make narrative films everybody’s attention to it. When you have dle a crew or a cast. It’s very hard; you have teeth removed. No offense Tufts, but as a [that] are more popular because fewer peo- athletes who were so gifted, as these kids 100 people staring at you: “What do we do general group of people, you guys do not ple tend to see documentaries? were, that should have had every opportu- next?” And writers, they freeze, you know? look good naked, running and freezing nity to play and get a college education, it I’ve worked on movies with writers who all at once. So to anyone out there who Jerry Bruckheimer: Yeah, I think if you have just broke the race barrier, and the flood [are directing] for the first time; it’s terrify- was looking forward to seeing that hot an interesting character that should be gates kind of opened. ing. Where a commercial director — espe- guy or girl from your class in the buff, remembered. Both the coaches from cially the top ones like Jim [Gartner], who’s don’t get your hopes up. It will likely be a “Remember the Titans” and Haskins from Q: James [Gartner] is a first-time director, been doing it for a long time, or Michael big letdown. this movie should go down in the history and he also did commercials like Michael Bay — first of all, they’ve won numerous Secondly, alcohol can be a tricky sub- books. And anybody usually under 40 has Bay [director of many Bruckheimer pic- awards; they’re the best of the best at what ject on NQR night. While, I have a great no idea that this ever happened; they think tures]. Why do you choose new directors they do. And you can see what they do; amount of respect for those few Jumbos I that African-Americans always played bas- like this, and what does it bring to the film? there’s no surprises. You know how they can know who have run completely sober, ketball, always played for the big schools, Is it so that you can mold someone with handle a camera. The ones we pick have a the majority of us require a substantial always were a big part of athletics — your own vision? strong visual style, so I know what I’m get- amount of liquid courage in order to do whether it’s football, baseball, or basketball ting. It’s our job to give ‘em a good screen- see LUSH, page 8 — and that just wasn’t the case. That was JB: No, we look for unique talent. And it’s play... ‘66, which is not really that long ago, when hard for me to see a unique talent when a you think about it. So it’s a seminal team in writer comes to us and says, “Oh, I want to Q: How was the whole process of finding Jillian Harrison is a senior double majoring in history, and I believe...that music and direct.” But he’s never done anything; he these players? history and archaeology. She can be reached sports have done more for integration than might be a real good writer, but I don’t know via e-mail at [email protected], just not see BRUCKHEIMER, page 9 any of the sit-ins, the bus sit-ins, every- on Friday, Saturday and Tuesday nights. 8 THE TUFTS DAILY WEEKENDER Thursday, December 8, 2005 Despite impressive action shots, ‘First Descent’ is not FIRST DESCENT effects (see the avalanche scene continued from page 7 from 2002’s “xXx”) when there topics are touched upon, includ- are daredevils out there who will ing snowboarding’s growth from give you the real deal and have a the X-Games to the Olympics, great time doing it. The filmmak- the effects corporate sponsor- ers’ skillful capture of the stunts ship, and the influence of film- is the reason “First Descent” is makers and photography on the seeing a release on the big- spread of snowboarding’s popu- screen; the historical sections larity. would be more at home on tele- Unfortunately, each of these vision, rather than in the large topics is only allotted several format. minutes onscreen, and is paid “First Descent” gives back- lip-service rather than explored ground on each of the Alaskan in any satisfactory depth. Certain boarders, discussing their history topics such as the ties between with the sport. But these intro- the snowboarding, surfing and ductions run only around five skateboarding beg for their own minutes each. For the most part, segment, but are only mentioned these athletes thrust themselves in passing. Furthermore, these into their “runs” down the issues represent only a fraction mountains before the viewer gets of the running time from the his- to know them. Intriguing issues, torical section. Much of the his- such as how Hannah (one of the tory of the sport, as presented, boarders) survives as a woman in turns out to be less than com- a man’s sport, are, as usual, given pelling, as well as suffocated by a only cursory attention. constant barrage of snowboard- Despite the boarders’ expo- ing stunt clips. Although some of sure to dangerous situations in the footage is impressive, it soon the mountains, the viewer has becomes repetitive and tiresome. trouble caring about their plights The Alaskan sequences, beyond the “man vs. nature” sen- although flawed, are the more timent. Additionally, since just interesting segments and feature about all of the Alaskan new material produced for the sequences take place on the film. This material is exquisitely mountains with boarders on shot and often awe-inspiring. solo-runs, neither the personali- The sheer size of the peaks and ties of the boarders nor the their nearly vertical drops are bonds between them can be UNIVERSAL PICTURES captured well enough to convey developed. At the end, when the They make plaid snowsuits!? a tangible sense of danger. The boarders gush about how they boarders perform death-defying have “grown” or “bonded” with In trying to cover all the bases, pelling. A more in-depth look at If you are a snowboarding nut, stunts, some of which they exe- each other over the trip, their “First Descent” ends up covering the five boarders would not only see “First Descent” in theaters to cute mind-bogglingly. One comments lack resonance. none of them thoroughly. A be more emotionally satisfying, truly appreciate the stunts cap- boarder even unwittingly starts Fundamentally, “First longer running time, however, but the best snowboarding tured for the film. Otherwise, you an avalanche, only making a nar- Descent” tries too hard to be the would have proved equally fatal, footage (of their runs) could be should consider skipping this row escape by courtesy of some snowboarding documentary to since the film sometimes drags retained. The skateboarding doc- one. As pure eye candy, “First impressive boarding skills. end all others, and the result is a along even at its current length. umentary “Dogtown and Z- Descent” is a four-star movie. As These images make one won- lack of focus. The film’s length is A better approach would have Boys,” although stylistically infe- a documentary however, it’s clos- der why production companies not enough to illustrate snow- been to focus on only one of the rior to “First Descent,” featured a er to two stars. Taken as a whole, decide to spend inordinate boarding’s entire history and the two main story lines. Of the two, commitment to character that the rating falls somewhere in amounts of money on visual story of five boarders in Alaska. the human element is most com- ultimately proved more effective. between.

HEATSEEKERS | SPECIAL TOP ALBUMS EDITION The Lush has bared it all at NQR Sigur Rós — “Takk...” Apparently Sigur Rós’ label thinks LUSH dren to tell a lie!,” thereby throwing This was the album I always wanted Sigur “Hoppípolla” — four minutes of backwards continued from page 7 yours truly, and our two older sib- Rós to make. If used to be the best way to lis- strings and chiming bells — is catchy enough to anything along the lines of stripping lings, under the proverbial bus. ten to a Sigur Rós record was to be put the be a hit on rock radio. The band responded by down tomorrow night. Diverting the blame — I like your first song, take a shower and drink a cup of making an epic video where senior citizens run But I caution you, as much as lin- style, little brother. coffee. By the time you returned, the droning through puddles in downtown Reykavjik. I’d ing up a bunch of shots and knock- So, taking a cue from my younger intro might be over. No longer. “Glósóli” fea- rather they spent the money on making Sigur ing them back just before you head brother, I am going to come clean tures layers and layers of guitars over a thump- Rós’ name easier to type, because hitting CTRL- out to run sounds like a good idea, it about something here. Mom, Dad, I ing baseline. “Gong” has a crashing symbol 0243 for every “ó” when I gush about this will seem a lot less ingenious a plan have a confession to make. I have breakdown and a tempo dangerously close to album to a friend is pretty damn annoying. when you are vomiting in front of run the Naked Quad Run. Yes, I have 120 BPM. —Jon Schubin Houston Hall. I’ve seen it happen. lied about that fact repeatedly over The Lush is not really a puker, but it the last three years. Sorry about is common sense that drunken that. Mom, I suspect you are very The New Pornographers — “Twin Cinema” Bones of an Idol” (“We dig for the bones of an booting can only be worsened by shocked by this information; please How appropriate that an album by a band idol/when the will is gone/’cause something public nudity and freezing tempera- refer above to the passage about the with “pornographers” in its name should find keeps turning us on”) have stunning, stuck-in- tures. nonsexual nature of the NQR. itself on a list that’s all about heat. And how your-head-for-hours melodies as their common So I would advise drinking in rela- Those of you reading may not appropriate that said album — by turns dizzy- denominator. And though each of its tracks can tive moderation. Whether watching realize this, but my mother and ing, joyful and pensive — was released in stand alone as a self-contained snippet of pop or running, a certain amount of father actually do read this column August, the hottest month of the year. Now, at its powerful best, the album also coheres alcohol will keep you warm and — so do my three siblings, and vari- August and the heat that accompanied it are into an exhilarating whirl of a whole. It’s the unabashed. But crossing over that ous and sundry aunts, uncles, long gone, but “Twin Cinema” is still here — rare case where both the sum and the parts are line into the realm of “too drunk” cousins, and, possibly, grandpar- and still hot. Stylistically divergent songs like the shiningly — and equally — great. can end in injury or serious public ents. Of course, coward that I am, I energetic “Use It” and the haunting “The — Patrice Taddonio humiliation. A cautionary tale: Last made that confession in print rather year, watching the NQR in front of than in person. So let’s look at my Think Differently — ously overlooked rap artists. The album was Carmichael, my roommate and I track record this week — not only “Wu-Tang Meets Indie Culture” conceived by Dreddy Kruger, and it features witnessed a young man fall only to did I just admit to being naked in When I did a conference call with RZA several other Wu-Tang affiliates as well. get up and fall again. He seemed to public in a column that I write about from the Wu-Tang Clan earlier this semester, Most of the tracks consist of a couple long decide that he had had enough of my (possibly excessive) drinking the only questions people wanted to ask solos by each rapper, without much coordi- running and attempted to put his habits, but I also dropped my thesis him were about this album. RZA and MF nation on the subjects of the rhymes. A few shorts back on, but was so drunk he a few days ago. I give my family so Doom pass the mic back and forth on tracks are awkward — like the instrumental ended up with both legs in the same much to be proud of. “Biochemical Equation,” one of the many tribute to O.D.B. — but the album gives a hole and fell in the mud. This Well, now that I’ve put in my two outstanding tracks on this album. It was great look at what may be coming through process repeated for about 10 min- cents about the NQR, I hope you’ll great to see RZA — and GZA and U-God, the pike in the world of rap. utes and he attracted a substantial all strip down and go for a little jog too — lending their credibility to some seri- — Brian Loeb audience of his own. Don’t be that tomorrow night. It may be a strange guy. one, but the NQR is one of the few The Beatles — “Hey Jude” With “Hey Jude,” the band explicitly intends Thirdly, if there is any uncertainty popular traditions we have left at [eds note: Dave didn’t follow directions, but to make a strong political statement. The first in your mind, I advise you to run Tufts. I won’t delve into what that we love him anyway.] line, “Hey Jude, don’t be afraid,” was before you ever watch the event. As may say about us as an institution. The Heatseeker section’s goal has always undoubtedly written with the Bush administra- discussed above, it ain’t a pretty So with these thoughts, I leave been to introduce you to the hottest in new tion’s post-9/11 fear-mongering tactics in mind. sight to behold. you for the winter break. But do not music. Sometimes, we come across songs that Unfortunately, the band seems to quickly run (This may seem like a bit of a tan- fear: The Daily staff made sure to ask are so bleeding-edge that only listeners with out of ideas, and at the end merely repeats the gent, but it has a point, I swear.) me to continue writing this column the most modern and complicated tastes nonsensical word “na” over and over again. Apparently my younger brother next semester while I was a bit tipsy, should even dare listen. All in all, The Beatles will likely attain some Andy, who is a senior in high school, so I of course agreed enthusiastical- This week, we bring you just such a track. It notoriety in the indie scene, but don’t expect was recently caught in some lie by ly. Good luck on finals, happy holi- comes from a band so modern that it can’t much mass appeal until they figure out that my parents. Instead of apologizing days, and I will be back after a even name itself without using a pretentious “na” is not a word. or making excuses, he has been month of boozing at family misspelling: The Beatles. — Dave NAGler quoted as saying, “Well, it’s not as if Christmas parties — very classy I am the first of the Harrison chil- indeed. See you out there. Thursday, December 8, 2005 THE TUFTS DAILY WEEKENDER 9

‘Flashdance’ wasn’t so bad America’s New Top Model! BRUCKHEIMER read this morning on the bike continued from page 7 while I was working out, I read “CSI: Miami,” which is entertain- JB: Difficult, very difficult. I mean, ing...That’s why I make things that we went through a lot of matura- I like; it would be awful producing tions, because Jim and myself real- something that I really didn’t have ly wanted them to be able to play any interest in. basketball and be really good play- ers. And our casting director kept Q: Do you have any advice for any bringing us Hollywood actors who young people interested in getting said, “Oh yeah, we can play basket- into movie production and pro- ball.” And you throw them on a ducing in particular? court, and they’re worse than me, and I’m not very coordinated. JB: Yeah, I think, first of all, you ‘Cause every actor walks in think- gotta read everything you can pos- ing that they can do anything until sibly read about it, learn every- you try them out. And so we just thing you can learn about it. Take a tortured this poor casting director job within the industry no matter and said, “Go out; find these kids how menial it is just to get in the who can play basketball, and we’ll door, even if you have to work for see if we can get them to act. Find nothing. You know, we get these us players who can play, and then kids who come in and they’ve gone we’ll see if we can figure out the to film school and they think they acting part.” Fortunately, some of know everything about film or tel- them were actually actors who had evision, and they right away want played either high school or col- to be at the top. And we look at ‘em lege basketball and were very pro- and we say, “Well, guess what: We ficient at it. And that’s how we kind have a production assistant’s job of arrived at this group of guys... available, and if you want it, fine, and if not, go find somebody to Q: In some of the press notes, it finance your movies...” said that Ben Affleck was originally attached to the role. How did that Q: Do you think sometimes critics come about? see your name attached [to a film] and they’re like, “Oh, that’s a piece JB: Well, you know, Ben is an old of garbage”? friend and a wonderful actor, and we had kind of given him a big JB: Sure, sure. It’s a good thing and break in “Armageddon.” We cast a bad thing. The good thing is that him before “Good Will Hunting” we draw enormous audiences to came out, so he had no idea he was our movies, and the bad thing is gonna be successful. He was that they don’t like that some- involved initially, and then we just times...You know, it’s like anything couldn’t come to terms on the else. When we did [1983’s] deal...but that’s great for Josh “Flashdance,” a journalist — I Lucas; that’s how films make new think it was in Philadelphia; or movie stars. maybe not Philly, maybe it was in Pittsburgh or something — called Q: You’re one of the most success- it a “toxic waste dump.” And then it UPN ful producers in film and now tele- was about ten years later, he sent Congratulations to NICOLE, the Cycle 5 winner of “America’s Next Top Model” and to the vision. How do you maintain that me the article where he said, “I Daily’s Jeff Chen and Anthony McGovern, who saw her success coming from three months away. level of consistency with the work really missed it. I look at it now, After Bre’s elimination following the Cover Girl photoshoot, Nicole and Nik catwalked it out for that you’re producing? and it was a cultural change and all winner status. Though both strutted strong, Nicole’s more outgoing personality and consistently strik- these things, and it really was a ing shots brought her from arbitrary to starbitrary. JB: You know, I think by staying on wonderful movie.” But at the time, In what we can only hope is a nod to “Top Model,” after rearranging their aisles the Porter Square it, by having talented people he called it a “toxic waste dump”... Star Market put granola bars and Red Bull directly across from each other in Aisle 6. ANTM fever has around you. And just making sure But as long as the audiences show swept the nation. you don’t take a vacation. up, that’s why I make movies; I try [Laughter] I love what I do...I just to entertain. — Kate Drizos Staff Top Tens Deer and birds and alligators THINGS WE LEARNED FROM DOWNLOADS ON CTRAX YULETIDE TUNES ALBUMS ing, organic sounds into a soni- Courtesy of Ctrax, Tufts legal R. KELLY’S “TRAPPED IN THE Granted any list on which continued from page 5 cally complex swirl. With its del- music sharing service (remember that CLOSET” CHAPTERS 1-12 N’Sync beats out John Lennon What troubadour Andrew icately ephemeral effects and e-mail Dean Reitman sent out a while If you haven’t heard about R. is dry-heave inducing, but Bird lacks in emotional the drastic inter-song shifts that back?), the Daily got a rough list of Kelly’s (currently) 12 chapter hip- we’re suckers for hamoniza- poignancy he more than com- accompany each added instru- what was topping the Tufts music hopera by now, we’re not quite tion. In fact, this list probably pensates for with breadth of mental track, “Everything charts this semester. Some surprises: sure what to say. After repeated makes musical history as the songwriting and instrumenta- Ecstatic” sounds exactly like its we still listen to Oasis (OASIS!?), Fall listenings and watchings, we’ve first on which two Beatles, tion. His lyrics are sardonic and title: glittering, bright, animated Out Boy is unaccountably popular and decided that this opus really is N’Sync, Hanson, Wham! and prickly, but musically he is and alive. some of us distinguish between the gift that keeps on giving. In Robert Goulet (Gou-let!) share divine. A violin virtuoso, Bird Coldplay songs (which one is “Don’t this spirit, here are the top ten space. That said, these are the sugars his plucking and bowing 9. The National, “Alligator,” Panic” again?). messages we believe Mr. Kelly tracks whose names will be with glockenspiels, minute Beggars Banquet Records wanted us to take away. scrawled in a concentric circle technical effects and dexterous Two of the many reasons emo 1. “Gold Digger” by Kanye West feat. on the top of our mix CD. whistling, and does so within music sucks are that the musical Jamie Foxx, on “Late Registration 1. Always keep your phone on myriad song structures. In any progressions are simplistic and (Edited)” (2005) vibrate. 1. “Merry Christmas, Happy non-Sufjan year, this would be predictable and the songwriting Holidays” by N’Sync the best singer/songwriter is shallow and juvenile. The 2. “Seasons of Love” by Original 2. Only have affairs in apartments album. National’s Americana-tinged Broadway Cast, on “The Best of with fire escapes. 2. “Happy Christmas (War Is indie rock is nothing to swoon Rent” (1996) Over)” by John Lennon 7. Bloc Party, “Silent Alarm,” over, but it functions brilliantly 3. Don’t hide in the Vice Records as a base for singer/songwriter 3. “Dance, Dance” by Fall Out Boy, on dresser/kitchen cabinet — her 3. “This Christmas I Spend People hate on London’s Bloc Matt Berninger’s grimly bleak “From Under the Cork Tree” (2005) husband will actually check there. With You” by Robert Goulet Party because they “sound too lyrics about drinking, material- derivative of other British post- ism, and sex; his broken croon 4. “Wonderwall” by Oasis, on 4. A spatula is a legitimate 4. “Everybody know the punk bands.” A) Who cares? and will haunt your dreams. This is “(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?” weapon. Claus” by Hanson. B) No, they don’t. On their debut emo music for people with real (1995) full-length, the quartet are problems. 5. Don’t forget that your wife’s 5. “Last Christmas” by clearly influenced by Gang of 5. “Because of You” by Kelly brother just got out of jail and is Wham! Four, Joy Division, et al, but Matt 10. Odd Nosdam, “Burner,” Clarkson, on “Breakaway” (2004) around the house. Tong’s acrobatic drumming, Anticon Records 6. “Let’s Boogey to the Elf Kele Okerke’s endearingly ugly The Cincinnati experimental- 6. “Hung Up (Radio Version)” by 6. Don’t speed on the way Dance!” by Sufjan Stevens vocals and a collective knack for ist’s bizarre musical construc- Madonna, on “Hung Up” (2005) home. instrumental and studio nuance tions have defied genres and 7. “Simply Having a set Bloc Party apart, and por- confused listeners for years, but 7. “Stickwitu” by The Pussycat Dolls, 7. Always have your Beretta at Wonderful Christmas time” by tend ginormous things for these while “Burner” is one of the on PCD (2005) the ready. Paul McCartney twentysomethings. year’s most mystifying releases, it is also his most coherent 8. “Say It Ain’t So” by Weezer, on 8. Handling things Christian-like, 8. “All I Want For Christmas Is 8. Four Tet, “Everything album to date. Adding live “Weezer” (1994) while desirable, is difficult. You” by Mariah Carey Ecstatic,” Domino Records drums and homemade field Certainly not Kieran Hebden’s recordings to his collection of 9. “Hide and Seek” by Imogen Heap, 9. R. Kelly’s wife can put on a 9. “Santa Baby” by Madonna best work, but even the British antique samplers, D. Philip on Speak For Yourself (2005) tracksuit faster than anyone else techno composer’s worst is Madson has fashioned a dense, on the planet. 10. “Christmas Unwrapping” damn good. Using only his lap- foggy ambient record to both 10. “Don’t Panic” by Coldplay, on by The Waitresses top, he loops, splices, and mixes nod your head and take drugs Parachutes (2000) 10. Don’t pay a midget for sex. mechanical music with breath- to. 6 THE TUFTS DAILY WEEKENDER Thursday, December 8, 2005 What’s on this weekend

Thursday, December 8 CANTAB LOUNGE 617-354-2685 Friday, December 9 to James Taylor’s "Millwork" to Carr and billed as a "Christmas 738 Massachusetts Ave ditties from How To Succeed in pageant." The performers "kick CLUBS AND BARS Cambridge, ChickenSlacks CLUBS AND BARS Business. Doug Hammer is on the chick-flick cliché in the balls piano, Steve Chaggaris on per- by trouncing the holidays with AVALON (617-262-2424), CLUB PASSIM (617-492-7679), CLUB PASSIM (617-492-7679), cussion. | Scullers Jazz Club, their darkly hilarious collage of 47 Palmer St., Harvard Sq., Double Tree Guest Suites Hotel, 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. 47 Palmer St., Harvard Sq., lonely ladies who do desperate Cambridge. Christopher Williams Cambridge. Richard Shindell 400 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston | 7 pm | Sean Paul | 10 pm | things." | Improv Asylum, 216 “Fling” top 40 + R&B + hip-hop 617.562.4111 | December 7 | GREEN STREET GRILL (617-876- JOHNNY D'S (617-776-2004), Curtain 8 pm | $18; $56 Hanover St, Boston | THE BURREN (617-776-6896), 1655), 280 Green St., 17 Holland St., Davis Sq., dinner/show package 617.263.NUTS | December 7-14 | 247 Elm St., Davis Sq., Cambridge. 10:30 pm | “Afro- Somerville. Radio Kings Teye * Curtain 9:45 pm Wed | $5 Somerville. pop Reggae High Life” with Joh Belen EVENTS Front Room | 10 pm | Camara & Jama-Jigi COMEDY “Traditional Irish Music” | NYC JUKEBOX (617-338-ROXY), HARVARD SQUARE HOLIDAY Back Room | 10 pm | Swinging HANNAH’S (617-629-5302), 275 Tremont St., Boston. CRAFT FAIR COMEDY CONNECTION Boston Johnsons 499 Broadway, Somerville. Top 40 and retro dance night Reggae and house with guest with jewelry + pottery + clothing 8 + 10:15 pm | Pablo Francisco DJs KIRKLAND CAFE (617-491- + art | Sat 10 am-7 pm; Sun 9640), 425 Washington St., noon-6 pm | First Unitarian FEATURED LISTING HONG KONG (617-864-5311) Somerville. Good Time Charlies Church, 3 Church St, Cambridge FEATURED LISTING 1236 Mass Ave Cambridge Thunderpants Johnson John | Free | 413.625.9779 Art for your Mainstream, house & reggae Denley Band Mickey Bliss Organ TDC show is enjoyment with DJ Bob Combo Saturday, December 10 constructed JOHNNY D'S (617-776-2004), LIZARD LOUNGE (617-547- CLUBS AND BARS If the eyes are a window 17 Holland St., Davis Sq., 0759), 1667 Mass. Ave., below When students enter Somerville. Wailin’ Jennys to the soul, then art is defi- Cambridge Common Restaurant, ATRIUM LOUNGE (617-236- Cohen Auditorium on nitely its door. For a num- Cambridge. 8 pm | Dana Colley | Saturday night to attend ORLEANS (617-591-2100). 9:30 pm | Either/Orchestra 5300), ber of talented artists in 65 Holland St., Somerville. Mulatu Astatke Millennium Bostonian Hotel, the Tufts Dance Collective the Tufts community, that DJ Ren Justice Faneuil Hall Marketplace, (TDC) fall show, they’ll be door swung open last ORLEANS (617-591-2100). Boston. Gilad Barkan Dave greeted on two sides by week with the culmination REDLINE (617-491-9851) 65 Holland St., Somerville. Phillip construction projects. The of their semester projects. 59 J.F.K. St. Cambridge DJ Tom in-progress status of the The creations of the MFA 10 pm | “Reunion Thursday” AVALON (617-262-2424), Music Building and Sophia thesis candidates have with NPG All-Stars PARRIS (617-248-9900), Quincy 15 Lansdowne St., Boston. 7 pm Gordon Hall provided the been on display in the Market, Faneuil Hall, Boston. | Broken Social Scene Feist | inspiration for this year’s TOAST (617-623-9211) Interns Tufts Gallery in Aidekman 70 Union Sq Somerville 10 pm | DJ Adilson show title, “Under since last Thursday, and “Twisted Thursday College PA'S Lounge (617-776-1557) Construction.” will remain there until the Night” hip-hop, top 40 with DJ 345 Somerville Ave Somerville THE AVENUE BAR AND GRILL The show has a cache of end of the semester. 9-1 Mesmerization Eclipse (617-782-9508), 1249 Comm unique numbers, including Museum School double- Ave, Allston. 5 pm | “Acoustical a cabaret dance to Michael degree students Stacey THEATER PHOENIX LANDING (617-576- Pop” with Ali | 9 pm | House Buble’s “Feeling Good” Boughrum, Ria Brodell, 6260), 512 Mass. Ave., with DJ Munroe (choreographed by Kira Amanda Fiedler, Kelly A DOLL’S HOUSE | Small World Cambridge. “PYT [Pretty Young Doar), an upbeat dance Big Sky Productions presents Anona Kerrigan, Brad Things]” Ladies 80s, old school AXIS (617-262-2437), 13 choreographed by seniors Irish playwright Frank with DJ Vinny Nelson, Courtney Nimura McGuinness’s adaptation of Lansdowne St., Boston. 10 pm | Sam Stiegler and Julia and Daniela Rivera all take Norwegian master Henrik Ibsen’s REDLINE (617-491-9851) "Seductive Saturday" Hip-hop Rozovsky to Caesar’s part, with each artist offer- 1879 feminist door slammer. 59 J.F.K. St. Cambridge 9 pm | and Reggae with DJ Glen Palace’s “Jerk It Out,” and ing a unique perspective Sarah Friedberg directs. | Deep Soulful Chicago House a dance to Radiohead’s on his or her take on life. Devanaughn Theatre in the with DJs KC + Rodney Marable JOHNNY D'S (617-776-2004), “2+2=5” (choreographed Using a wide variety of Piano Factory, 791 Tremont St, + Craig Kapilow 17 Holland St., Davis Sq., by Sara Jackson) that TDC tactical mediums, with Boston | 866.811.4111 | Somerville. treasurer Alex Kramer forms ranging from por- December 2-11 | Curtain 7:30 WESTERN FRONT (617-492- “Halloween Party” describes as “intense” and traiture and landscape to pm Mon + Thurs | 8 pm Fri | 3 + 7772), 343 Western Ave., “pretty technical.” 8 pm Sat | 3 pm Sun | $16 fashion and sculpture, the Cambridge. Tempting Fate Revue The program features 22 One Love Lyrical artists create, question, COMEDY THE ROXY (617-338-ROXY), dances in total, “including represent, and explore 279 Tremont St., Boston. an interlude, the choreog- what matters most and BEANTOWN COMEDY VAULT THEATER 10 pm | "Show Saturdays" raphers’ dance, Turbo, and what particularly strikes Boston Sarabande,” said Kramer. them. The exhibition is free 8 pm | “Comedy Showcase” IN GOOD COMPANY | Cabaret THEATER With the friends and for all, and all those inter- with Greg Howell entertainers Will McMillan and fans of 250 TDC dancers at ested can contact galleryin- Bobbi Carrey (the latter a former TWO GIRLS FOR FIVE BUCKS | A Saturday’s show, “Under [email protected] for more CANTAB LOUNGE Cambridge VP at Fidelity Investments) per- Construction” is sure to be 8 pm | “Tribe Improv” warm holiday title for this origi- information. form this unusual collection of over capacity. tunes about business, "ethical, nal two-woman comedy per- — Rita Reznikova unethical, greedy, and inspiring" formed by Improv Asylum vets — Kate Drizos — from "We’re in the Money" Daiva Deupree and Cathleen

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THE TUFTS DAILY EDITORIAL ALLISON B. ROESER Editor-in-Chief When cooperation is essential

Wednesday marked the first ever shoot- types of misunderstandings. senger often reacts dangerously confronted EDITORIAL ing under increased airport security since Any airline passenger, or passenger’s with these situations. Marshals — who Managing Editors Sept. 11 and marks a watershed in policing guardian, has a responsibility to ensure that must make shooting decisions in fractions Jon Schubin strategy. they do as little as possible to interfere with of a second — must be constantly examin- Sam Verrill When a middle aged man created a dis- travel. This involves adequately preparing ing the environment. Though it is unknown Mark Phillips Editorial Page Editors turbance at the Miami Airport, claiming to oneself for travel — by whatever means exactly what happened in this case, the Steven Ward be carrying a bomb in his carry on luggage, necessary — as well as cooperating with effect will be to place further pressure on Brian Loeb Associate News Editor federal air marshals had no other choice but standard screening procedures. Regardless marshals to better mitigate situations. to shoot. The exact location of the shooting of irritation of airport security measures, it When a suspect does not comply with Bruce Hamilton News Editors remains unclear, but one thing is clear: is in every individual’s best interest to oblige police orders, there is little choice but to Anthony McGovern When a passenger threatens the security of so as to ensure smooth travel. The time to obey the framework designed to protect the Marc Raifman the airport and plane, the police will take no point out shortcomings in the nation’s secu- interests of all passengers. A variety of new Kelly McAnerney Assistant News Editors risks. As soon as the victim claimed posses- rity screening system is through a reasoned tools could be implemented to prevent Lula Lakeou sion of explosives and refused to cooperate, e-mail, not when asked to remove a pair of lethal situations — including rubber bullets. Bryan Prior he introduced significant uncertainty and shoes after walking through an X-ray. But ultimately the question continues to Kristen Sawicki Judith Wexler forced marshals to pursue lethal actions. Police have no way of determining a sus- boil down to individual accountability Shoot to kill policies are always highly pect’s mental state. Faced with this lack of when using mass transportation system. Patrice Taddonio Associate Features Editor contested. There have been many scandals understanding, they must take actions Passengers and security officials alike Stephanie Christofides Features Editors where the public has subsequently ques- based on the suspect’s actions. Claiming to must maintain the greatest degree of trans- Rebecca Dince tioned the police action. This man was bi- posses a bomb and fleeing security both parency possible in their actions. In tense, Alexandra Dretler polar — and forgot to take his medication indicate dangerous behavior which places uncertain situations, everyone benefits Sydne Summer that day — and there will certainly be out- the people abroad at significant risk. from non-aggressive confrontation. Arianne Baker Assistant Features Editors cry from mental health groups in days to As in the London subway shooting this While it is saddening that an apparently Andrea Bradford come. July, the air marshals were dressed in plain- harmless man had to be killed to reveal this Some witnesses said a woman claiming clothes. This is a crucial part of their mis- necessity, it is also commendable that he David Cavell Associate Arts Editor to be his wife attempted to follow the victim sion: Air marshals are intentionally not has only been the first airport security relat- Jacqueline Houton Arts Editors before he was shot. This unfortunate inci- dressed in uniform so potential terrorists ed death in more than four years. As holiday Blair Rainsford dent involving a mentally-challenged pas- are not aware of their presence or lack there travel season comes into full gear, it is criti- Kelly Rizzetta senger demonstrates the need for personal of. This anonymity affords them the benefit cal that passengers accept the long lines Gregory Connor Assistant Arts Editors responsibility. All parties involved must take of unobserved surveillance, but at the same and stress of airports so everyone can reach Katherine Drizos more effective measures to prevent these time marshals must realize a nervous pas- home safely. Margarita Reznikova

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Schuyler Armstrong Assistant Photo Editor Mike Conroy Alexandra Dunk Isabelle Mills-Tannenbaum PRODUCTION Dave Nagler Production Director Joel Harley Production Managers Jason Richards Callie Sigal LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Claire Lee Layout Assistants Timothy Manning know that the cheap price tags on today’s store shelves for about the same price as Emily Neger Always make sure there fur garments come at the expense of ani- Bayer aspirin, the term “drug-related crime” A.J. Raczkowski mals who are literally skinned alive. didn’t exist. Neither did drug lords, drug car- Meredith Zeitzer is a faux fur label Much of the fur now sold in the United tels or even drug dealers as we know them Kristen Gilmore Chief Copy Editor States originates in China, where there is today. Thank you for Sydne Summer’s article on not a single law to protect animals. Almost all of the problems we have with the many high-quality and fashionable Daniel Carr Copy Editors Undercover investigators filmed fur farmers illegal drugs are because certain (politically Jennifer Ehrlich alternatives to real fur (“How to keep fash- in China grabbing animals by their hind legs selected) drugs are illegal. Because certain Kate Freitas ionably warm and stay animal-friendly”; Jenny Gerson and slamming them against the ground, or drugs are illegal, they are of unknown qual- Features, Dec. 5). Ferris Jabr beating them with metal rods. Often, these ity, unknown purity and unknown potency Julia Leverone However, consumers may not be aware methods only break the animals’ necks or — just like alcohol was when it was illegal. Ross Marrinson of an important fact when considering a backs, and they are still conscious as the fur And just like alcohol when it was illegal, Matthew Skibinski purchase of faux fur. A loophole in the fed- is ripped from their bodies. recreational drugs are untaxed, unregulated eral labeling laws allows manufacturers to As long as some people continue to buy and controlled by criminal gangs. BUSINESS put up to $150 worth of real fur on a gar- fur, animals will continue to be abused and Leslie Prives Executive Business Director ment, and not list the word “fur” anywhere cruelly killed on fur farms. It’s that simple. As Kirk Muse on the garment’s label. When combined Carmen Rincon Business Managers consumers, we can all make a difference, by Mesa, Ariz. with the fur industry’s use of techniques like refusing to buy or wear real fur. Leave fur- Akua Boayke Office Manager dyeing, shearing, and even weaving fur to trimmed jackets and fur-lined boots off disguise the fact that it came from an ani- Gabrielle Lubart Advertising Manager your holiday shopping lists, and tell friends mal, the result is consumers being duped Prohibitionist approach and family that you prefer faux. It’s that easy. Nicolas Gortzounian Receivables Manager into buying real fur, thinking it is fake. If is fatally flawed there is no label on a garment clearly stating Rachel Taplinger Marketing Manager Paula Moore that the fur is faux, you should avoid buying Senior Writer It is the human condition for many of us or wearing it, and avoid inadvertently sup- Fur Campaign to use mind-altering drugs, from caffeine to The Tufts Daily is a nonprofit, independent newspaper, pub- porting an industry that confines foxes in lished Monday through Friday during the academic year, and People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals whiskey, from pot to cocaine. Mr. Yun’s plea tiny cages before electrocuting them, and distributed free to the Tufts community. (PETA) (“Cocaine abuse needs to end”; Viewpoints, uses catch poles to choke bobcats to death Norfolk, Va. Dec. 5) for cocaine users to stop is appreci- EDITORIAL POLICY who have been caught in their traps. Editorials that appear on this page are written by the Editorial ated but as a prohibitionist, his approach is Page editors, and individual editors are not necessarily respon- fatally flawed. The illegal status of cocaine sible for, or in agreement with, the policies and editorials of Pierre Grzybowski Drug problems arise attracts many to it, since the “forbidden The Tufts Daily. The content of letters, advertisements, signed Grassroots Coordinator, Campaigns fruit” tastes best. Legalizing and regulating columns, cartoons, and graphics does not necessarily reflect The Humane Society of the United States the opinion of The Tufts Daily editorial board. because of illegality cocaine sale to adults would cut off the Washington, D.C. LETTERS TO THE EDITOR funding to terrorists — the same legalizing Letters must be submitted by 4 p.m. and should be handed I’m writing about Robert Sharpe’s out- alcohol eliminated the Al Capones in 1933. into the Daily office or sent to [email protected]. All let- standing letter (“Drug-related vs. prohibi- Having some mind-altering drugs illegal ters must be word processed and include the writer’s name Cheap fur comes at the tion-related crime”; Letters, Dec. 7). simply pushes drug users to use tobacco, and telephone number. There is a 350-word limit and letters I’d like to add that many judges and whiskey, Prozac and Valium. How does that must be verified. The editors reserve the right to edit letters animals expense for clarity, space, and length. prison wardens have said that 70 to 80 per- make America a better, safer place? When I cent of our violent crime and property was a police officer, I focused on drunk driv- ADVERTISING POLICY All advertising copy is subject to the approval of the Editor- Thank you for Sydne Summer’s wonder- crime is “drug-related.” ers and child molesters, not muffin heads in-Chief, Executive Board, and Executive Business Director. ful article (“How to ... keep fashionably Actually, almost 100 percent of our so- tooting coke in their homes. A publication schedule and rate card are available upon warm and stay animal-friendly”; Features, called “drug-related crime” is caused by our request. Dec. 5). drug criminalization policies — not the Officer Howard J. Wooldridge P.O. Box 53018, Medford, MA 02155 Anyone who’s ever been tempted to buy drugs themselves. Education Specialist, Retired 617 627 3090 FAX 617 627 3910 real fur — maybe just a “little trim” on a When pure pharmaceutical-grade Bayer Law Enforcement Against Prohibition [email protected] coat, or a sweater with a fur collar — should heroin was legally available on local grocery Washington, D.C. Viewpoints 11 THE TUFTS DAILY THURSDAY,DECEMBER 8, 2005 A letter to the Tufts community BY CIARAN O’DONOVAN cannot blame anyone else for my I apologize to Officer Burton and to my friends, my home community, and actions. The level of alcohol in my the other officers for any physical or to the Tufts community. Those who As many of you know by now, the uni- bloodstream that night — which I am emotional harm my actions may have know me know that I am not a racist and versity has notified me of its intention told can be a near fatal amount — may caused them. If there is any way that I that I, myself, am horrified by the words to expel me for my conduct in the early provide a bit of an explanation but it can begin to make up for whatever pain I used that night. morning hours of Nov. 23. Although does not provide an excuse. In looking I may have caused I would be more than Again, I would like to say that I am there is a lot that night that I do not inward for an explanation of my willing to do so. I know that by doing very sorry for what I did and that I take remember, I do believe the published actions, I have not yet been able to find what I did, I have let my family, team- complete responsibility for my actions. accounts are, for the most part, accu- any. I have, however, sought profes- mates, and friends down. At this point, While I recognize that I am not entitled rate. I know that my actions that night sional help in trying to understand the only thing left for me to do is to to your compassion or forgiveness, I do have caused a lot of pain to the officers them and will pursue this therapy vigor- apologize, try to make amends for my appreciate the understanding shown by involved, to Tufts faculty and students, ously. actions and learn from my mistakes. so many of my friends, family, and and to the entire Tufts community. I Because of the level of alcohol in my Although I don’t understand exactly teachers and remain hopeful that the also know that my actions were system that night, there are many blank why I used the words that I did, I believe university and this community will give extremely upsetting to my friends, fam- spots in my memory. Most troubling of that they were expressions of anger, me an opportunity to prove that people ily, and teammates. I truly regret having all is the account of my physically frustration, and, perhaps, fear, and were can redeem themselves and that this let down so many people who know me assaulting Officer Burton. Almost as not intended to cause hurt. I recognize, one horrible act does not truly reflect and care for me. troubling is my use of so many racial however, that these words are an insult who I really am. I take complete responsibility for my epithets directed at Officer Burton and to the principles I have grown up with Sincerely, actions. I chose to drink that night and the other officers that night. and are deeply offensive to my family, Ciaran O’Donovan Torture is definitely illegal A time for BY PENELOPE CHESTER I am appalled. compassion I am truly shocked by what I BY RACHEL ROSEN porting VV is the Tufts read in the Dec.6, 2005 issue of Community Union (TCU) the Tufts Daily. Mr. Randall in This winter break, the Senate Allocations Board his piece, “In Defense of Leonard Carmichael Society’s (ALBO). As one of the trip’s Torture,” puts forward argu- Volunteer Vacations (VV) pro- coordinators, I along with one ments that one can only recog- gram is sending 100 Tufts stu- of the LCS presidents, Erin nize as ignorant, misinformed dents and ten alums to Poth, have gone to two alloca- and dangerous. As much as Mr. Waveland, Pass Christian, and tions board meetings to peti- Randall is entitled to his opin- Bay St. Louis, Mississippi to tion for funds. We’ve met with ion, I think it is important not perform hurricane relief. an extremely negative to leave some of his grossly This is the first year that VV response, and have received erroneous and inane state- has taken on a trip of this mag- $0 from ALBO’s discretionary ments unaddressed. nitude, and also the first time $50,000 buffer fund budget. The first thing that I would that we have been over- My understanding of buffer like to point out to Mr. Randall whelmed with interested par- funding is that it is a pool of is that human beings actually ticipants. In past years, we money which exists to support have rights that are immutable have had to beg for students to student activities that go — those are called fundamental take part in the trips. This year, above and beyond their human rights. I urge you to student enthusiasm was over- expected budgets; this year’s read the text of the 1948 whelming. VV trip does just that. As Universal Declaration on LCS’ role within the univer- rationale for ALBO’s denial of Human Rights. The declaration sity is to provide opportunities funding for VV, I was told that was ratified by the U.S. for students to take part in the TCU buffer funding is Congress a mere 60 years ago, activities which impact their meant for student activities and it applies to every single communities; VV’s response to which occur on campus and human being regardless of the biggest natural disaster in benefit a large number of stu- “race, color, sex, language, reli- America’s recent history is dents. It was explained to me gion, political or other opinion, more than appropriate. This that the VV trip not only takes national or social origin, prop- year’s VV trip requires more place off campus, but is limit- erty, birth or other status.” funding than it does during an ed in impact to just 100 stu- One does not forfeit their average year, but this is a dents. fundamental human rights, potentially life changing I am sorely disappointed even when violating U.S. law. In opportunity for 110 people to with the way that ALBO choos- terms of legislation prohibiting truly make an impact in an es to allot its funding. At a uni- the use of torture, there have area of the country that so des- versity which prides itself on been a number of internation- perately needs our resources. community engagement, this ally drawn up conventions — Not only will this trip benefit trip seems to me the epitome that the United States, believe it the participants and the of all that Tufts stands for as an or not, has ratified — which Mississippi residents whose institution. To offer obscene prohibit and seek to abolish the homes we will rebuild, but it amounts of money in buffer use of torture in all its forms. will also serve as amazing funding to events such as the An example is the Convention CORBIS publicity for Tufts as an insti- Nighttime Quad Reception Against Torture and Other tution. As far as we know, we and offer none to Volunteer Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading are the only university organ- Vacations is an abomination. Treatment or Punishment, whether morally or legally. I insist — we cannot accept izing a trip of this scale to pro- I understand and respect which was ratified by the I will not bother to address torture. Even as part of a strate- vide direct aid to victims of that ALBO is governed by United States in 1994. the ignorant comments made gy of national security, it is fun- Hurricane Katrina. This trip is established guidelines and Moreover, there are certain about the forms of torture. For damentally unacceptable. an amazing endeavor, and VV principles, but I find it norms in international law that our purposes, I will simply While I am not suggesting that has met incredible support appalling to sit in a room of fall under the jus cogens catego- assume that Mr. Randall has no prisoners should not be sub- both financially and morally ten of my most intelligent, ry. This means that they apply knowledge whatsoever about jected to interrogation, I from many figureheads, ambitious peers and realize to all subjects of international what exactly constitutes tor- believe that this can be departments, and organiza- that they are more guided by law, regardless of the status of ture. If he wanted to get a small achieved without stooping to tions at this University. the TCU rulebook than by the ratification of treaties or con- glimpse into the horror, he the same level of dehumaniza- Because of this eagerness to values that I would expect they ventions. The prohibition of might simply refer to the atroc- tion and complete disregard for help, the trip to Mississippi hold personally. torture falls under that catego- ities committed at Abu Ghraib. human rights at which terror- will happen, and successfully. Call me idealistic, but I ry. This type of peremptory Our national security strate- ists and extremists operate. If The only organization that would hope that the TCU norm exists in the case of tor- gy cannot rely on dehumaniz- we don’t abide by a minimum seems uninterested in sup- Senate would not mirror the ture, slavery and genocide. ing others. Contrary to what standard of respect for human conservative American gov- Indeed, it seems that the inter- Mr. Randall asserts, America life, then we surely cannot Rachel Rosen is a senior double ernment. Sure, I’m just a national community — includ- cannot preserve its security by expect others to do so. If the majoring in child development ing the United States — recog- whatever means necessary. use of torture is appropriate for and community health. see VACATION, page 12 nizes that torture, in all its While torture might be efficient our national security strategy, forms, is perfectly indefensible, in obtaining information, it is then surely it is an appropriate even more efficient in reinforc- strategy for others as well. The VIEWPOINTS POLICY The Viewpoints section of The Tufts Daily, an open forum for ing hatred towards those who world is watching. If we do not campus editorial commentary, is printed Monday through Thursday. Viewpoints wel- Penelope Chester, (LA ‘05) is cur- perpetrate it. Not only does this uphold fundamental values — comes submissions from all members of the Tufts community. Opinion articles on rently pursuing a masters in campus, national, and international issues can be roughly 700 to 1000 words in kind of position reinforce pre- including respect for human length. Editorial cartoons are also welcome. All material is subject to editorial discre- international relations with a existing hatred, but this is pre- rights and prisoner rights — tion, and is not guaranteed to appear in The Tufts Daily. All material should be sub- specialization in conflict and cisely the platform extremists then we are implicitly allowing mitted by no later than 1 p.m. on the day prior to the desired day of publication. security at the Institut d’Etudes use to recruit. that same attitude from others. Material may be submitted via e-mail ([email protected]) or in hard-copy Politiques in Paris. form at The Tufts Daily in the basement of Curtis Hall. Questions and concerns should be directed to the Viewpoints editor. 12 THE TUFTS DAILY VIEWPOINTS Thursday, December 8, 2005 Allocations OFF THE HILL | OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY board rejects Iraq’s legal system potentially on iCrack BY KEVIN SESOCK has a few positions open, say anything he wants to, Court ever had in syndicated Tufts’ values Daily O’Collegian because several attorneys whenever he damn well pleas- reruns, or letting Saddam go Saddam should get a fair have been assassinated, run es. off on his little tirades that VACATION trial. like illegal Mexican immi- Nor does he get to “boycott” make Dennis Miller look cool, continued from page 11 Now if that statement does- grants trying to escape border the trial, as he exclaimed loud- calm, and collected is going to liberal community health major n’t generate a wash of off-the- patrol, or both. ly yesterday. Sorry, but if do is make it easier for here, but it seems to me a little cuff, poorly thought out hate- Not that anybody really likes you’re accused of a crime, you Saddam to weasel his way out crazy to be stingy about funding mail, I honestly don’t know Saddam, and not that anyone don’t get to decide whether of what will be a not very sur- ‘social programs’ and have no what will. likes lawyers either, but some you want to go to trial for it. prising result. issue writing ridiculously large Seriously. Saddam should of these assassins appear to be Actually, you do in one par- Not that anyone believes checks for causes that have no be tried justly, and if he’s taking Ol’ Willy’s suggestion, ticular instance: when you that Saddam is innocent, of profound impact on really... found guilty, then he should “The first thing we do, let’s kill plead guilty. Then you get to course. anyone. Don’t get me wrong — I serve his punishment. all the lawyers,” a little too go straight to jail without any But in this case, we almost love events like the Nighttime This is all based off of the seriously (Henry VI Part Deux, of that passing go or collecting have to give him the benefit of Quad Reception and the Mr. principle that our country, a Act IV, Scene II). $200 rigmarole. the doubt until he is found Jumbo competition as much as nation founded on the con- Not that I’m particularly But does Saddam deserve to guilty, to ensure that the Iraqi any other Tufts student — but cept of justice and freedom hopeful about where this is have adequate legal protec- legal system doesn’t get a like most students, faculty, and (which have sadly become taking Iraq’s legal system. tion? Of course. Just as anyone good, swift kick in the grapes. administration, I consider pro- meaningless buzzwords The court in question seems to gets representation of a lawyer There are a lot of problems grams like Volunteer Vacations recently thanks to our current be operating off of the O.J. in a felony criminal case, he people from every side of the to be of much higher value. I administration’s blatant over- mentality, by letting in the should as well. political spectrum continually would have hoped that ALBO’s use and/or possible lack of a media to get their greedy, Lay-people are not expect- scream about in our criminal decisions would appropriately thesaurus), is truly rebuilding grubby hands all over it and ed to be able to manage the justice system, but it is based reflect Tufts’ general values. Iraq and giving it a workable start tearing Iraq’s infantile intricacies of law and the off of sound principles. justice system a new one. courts themselves, and a spe- For a justice system so At a university which democracy. If we are, if our purpose is to The only good thing I’ve cialist in this field is provided young in Iraq, it must be based found in letting the media by a just legal system so that off of these sound principles prides itself on communi- help Iraq be all that it can be (TM), then the purpose horde in to a court to swarm an individual can at least hope as well, or it’s doomed from around the particulars of a for defense, and to protect the get-go. ty engagement, this trip behind Saddam’s trial is jus- tice, not retribution. case is that CourtTV gets a against a just legal system So, to the leaders in Iraq, the boost in ratings. Just what this becoming an unjust witch- assassins picking off the seems to me the epitome of But don’t get me wrong, few would disagree that Saddam country needs, more armchair hunt. lawyers, and to everyone lawyers (yes, I know that was In fact, all that knocking off watching at home, just keep all that Tufts stands for as deserves a lot of freakin’ jus- tice. ironical). Saddam’s lawyers, surround- this in mind: Here’s to giving Saddam’s “Regime Team” With all of this in mind, ing this trial in more media Iraq the chance in justice it an institution. Saddam should not deserve to coverage than the show Night deserves.

Considering that ALBO is the only organization on campus that has the sole function of Five-Hundred Twenty-Five Thousand Six-Hundred Minutes. funding student activities, it is their duty to make moral deci- sions. I am appalled by the A year is a long time. Why not start writing some Viewpoints for 2006 now? principles guiding the TCU Senate Allocations Board mem- bers, and would hope that in the future they reconsider how and [email protected] why they make choices not just as Board members, but as people. National 13 THE TUFTS DAILY THURSDAY,DECEMBER 8, 2005 Murtha criticizes Bush’s ‘stay the course and hope’ approach in Iraq

BY STEVE GOLDSTEIN and hope.” He rebutted Bush’s after a press conference, Murtha Knight Ridder Tribune assertions of an improving situa- declared, “I’m trying to kick the tion and said the president had door open! I’m trying to give him In the three weeks since his lost credibility. an opportunity to find a solu- stunning call for the withdrawal “I’m showing you that I don’t tion.” of U.S. troops from Iraq, Rep. see the progress they are talking Murtha repeated his assertion John P. Murtha, D-Pa., estimates about,” Murtha said, holding that American troops could be he has received 16,000 letters, papers with charts reflecting the withdrawn within six months faxes and e-mails — eight of state of Iraq. “The public is not and redeployed to bases in every 10 in support. buying it.” Kuwait and Japan. They would Some of the other 20 percent Using blunt language and return to Iraq only in the event of used language that Murtha said speaking with passion for U.S. a threat to national security, such he hadn’t heard since he retired troops, Murtha charged that the as a planned attack on the from the Marine Corps in 1990 president was confusing “terror- United States or its interests. after 37 years. ism” with the insurgency. He pre- When he called for an end to But the opposition hasn’t dicted that the Iraqis themselves the Iraq war Nov. 17, the 73-year- changed his view that “the would quell the insurgency once old veteran congressman from American public is thirsting for a American forces had departed. Johnstown, Pa., shocked many plan.” “I’m convinced ... there will be fellow Democrats and drew vitri- Following President Bush’s lat- less terrorism, there will be less olic attacks from Republicans. est speech Wednesday suggest- danger to the United States, President Bush and Vice ing progress in pacifying and there will be less insurgency President Cheney were critical of reconstructing Iraq, the 32-year once we’re out,” Murtha said. Murtha initially but softened House veteran said the White At times Murtha gently their remarks. House was still divorced from mocked the president for not Murtha, a former Marine reality. recognizing it was time to leave colonel, was decorated for hero- The war suffered “poor plan- Iraq. ism and injuries received in ning from the start,” Murtha Referring to a photograph of a Vietnam. He has been a staunch insisted, and the Bush plan bemused Bush in China as he advocate of the military and a CHUCK KENNEDY/KRT amounted to “stay the course attempted to exit a locked door leading Democratic hawk. Rep. John Murtha, D-Pa., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday. Osama Bin Laden’s influence may be Conservatives look at ending fading, at expense of possible successor birthright citizenship in U.S. BY DAVE MONTGOMERY Laden was “not as paramount as Saudi intelligence service, said he BY JIM PUZZANGHERA here from abroad, and a grow- Knight Ridder Tribune he used to be” within al-Qaida. was confident that bin Laden was Knight Ridder Tribune ing group of House Republicans Zawahri, an Egyptian doctor, still alive and ordering major wants to change the policy. Osama bin Laden remains iso- “has been clearly showing the attacks. He suggested that the al- It’s been a cornerstone of They hope to add a provision to lated in a border region between world that, if he is not No. 1, that he Qaida founder could be locked in a American law since shortly after the immigration bill that the Pakistan and Afghanistan and definitely he will be No. 1, should power struggle with his longtime the Civil War: Children born in House of Representatives will appears to be slipping in power as No. 1 disappear.” deputy. the United States become citi- consider next week that would al-Qaida’s No. 2, Ayman al- The comments followed a In his first extensive interview zens, even if their parents are deny citizenship to those chil- Zawahri, positions himself to take videotaped assertion by al- with Western journalists since he here illegally. dren. over the terrorist network, the new Zawahri that bin Laden is still alive became ambassador on Sept. 13, Now some conservatives are “They see people are coming Saudi ambassador to the United and in charge of the terrorist group. Prince Turki also speculated that taking aim at that birthright. here simply for the purpose of States said Wednesday. The video, which the pan-Arab bin Laden’s diminishing power They call the U.S.-born chil- having a child here and then, Prince Turki al-Faisal said the network al-Jazeera aired could stem from illness or isolation dren of illegal immigrants because they’re the anchor, they Saudi government had become Wednesday, had appeared first on that prevents him from communi- “anchor babies” because at age can have all the family come in increasingly convinced over the an extremist Web site. cating with others in the group’s 18 the children can apply to past year that the Saudi-born bin Prince Turki, a former head of the international chain of command. bring other family members see IMMIGRANTS, page 14

A cheeky discovery: Monkeys show gender differences in toy preferences

BY ROBERT S. BOYD behavior,” Richard Haier, a Knight Ridder Tribune neuroscientist at the University of California in Just like human boys and Irvine, wrote in the journal girls, male monkeys like to play NeuroImage. with toy cars while female In the monkey experiment, monkeys prefer dolls, a researchers put a variety of research project has shown. toys in front of 44 male and 44 This intriguing discovery is female vervets, a breed of small one of many signs of deep- African monkeys, and meas- rooted behavioral differences ured the amount of time they between the sexes that scien- spent with each object. tists are exploring with the lat- Like little boys, some male est tools of genetics and neuro- monkeys moved a toy car along science. the ground. Like little girls, Researchers report signifi- female monkeys closely cant differences in the struc- inspected a doll’s bottom. ture and functioning of male Males also played with balls and female brains — in while females fancied cooking humans and in animals — that pots. Both were equally inter- show up in different behaviors. ested in neutral objects such as The differences apparently a picture book and a stuffed date far back in evolutionary dog. history to the time before People used to think that humans and monkeys separat- boys and girls played different- GERIANNE ALEXANDER/KRT ed from their common ances- ly because of the way they were A male vervet monkey plays with a toy car during an experiment conducted by Gerrianne Alexander, a psycol- tor some 25 million years ago, brought up. Now scientists ogist at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas. according to Gerianne such as Alexander say a crea- Alexander, a psychologist at ture’s genetic inheritance also Behavior. “Sex-related object infants. Males may have using the latest brain-scanning Texas A&M University in plays an important role. preference appeared early in evolved toy preferences that techniques to examine what College Station, who led the “Vervet monkeys, like human evolution,” she said. involve throwing and moving, happens inside people’s heads monkey experiment. human beings, show sex differ- Alexander speculated that skills useful for hunting and when they’re thinking or act- “Human evolution has creat- ences in toy preferences,” females of both species prefer finding a mate. ing. ed two different types of brains Alexander wrote in the journal dolls because evolution pro- Besides observing behavior PET (positron emission designed for equally intelligent Evolution and Human grammed them to care for from the outside, scientists are see MONKEY, page 15 14 THE TUFTS DAILY NATIONAL Thursday, December 8, 2005 Marshals shoot, kill bi-polar man who Conservatives consider claimed to have bomb at Miami airport ending birthright citizenship

BY KEN KAYE,MADELINE BARO bomb in his backpack, said Jim dogs. They found no explosives. IMMIGRANTS apply to children of illegal immi- DIAZ AND MCNELLY TORRES Bauer, special agent in charge of After the shooting, heavily continued from page 13 grants. Knight Ridder Tribune the Federal Air Marshals Miami armed Miami-Dade Police SWAT But in a case in 1898, the office. team officers surrounded the jet- on that child’s ticket ... There are Supreme Court ruled that a A troubled passenger was Two federal air marshals over- liner. Police boarded the plane and thousands upon thousands of Chinese immigrant born in San fatally shot by federal air mar- heard Alpizar, he said. told the passengers to put their people who are doing it,” said Francisco was legally a U.S. citi- shals Wednesday after threaten- “They came out of their cover hands on their heads, Gardner told Rep. Tom Tancredo, R-Colo., a zen, even though federal law at ing he had a bomb in his back- and confronted him,” Bauer said. the TV station. leading opponent of illegal the time denied citizenship to pack and as he charged off an Alpizar attempted to flee, and “It was quite scary,” she said. immigration. He cited “surpris- people from China. The court American Airlines jet at Miami some passengers reported seeing “They wouldn’t let you move. They ing” momentum behind the said birth in the United States International Airport, federal offi- him run frantically up the plane’s wouldn’t let you get anything out of plan. A House bill to make the constituted “a sufficient and cials said. aisle. your bag. Thank God everybody policy change has 77 co-spon- complete right to citizenship.” It was the first time marshals The marshals chased him onto seems to be fine.” sors. Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., killed a passenger on or near a U.S. the jet bridge, connecting the Investigators then spent hours Because of widespread oppo- who serves on the House immi- plane since the Sept. 11, 2001, ter- plane with the terminal, and processing the scene and talking to sition in the House and even rorist attacks. ordered him to get on the witnesses, which included many of more in the Senate, the measure The passenger was identified as ground. Alpizar instead reached the flight’s 133 passengers, who is unlikely to become law, and Many conservatives have Rigoberto Alpizar, 44, of Maitland, into his bag, and the agents were cleared off the plane. would face a constitutional Fla., a U.S. citizen with no apparent responded with gunfire. Officials said the marshals had challenge in court if it did. But it been pressing for stronger terrorist motives, officials said. been scheduled to be on the flight promises to make the debate Another passenger, Mary as a matter of routine and had no over illegal immigration even actions against illegal Gardner, told a local NBC affiliate As Alpizar was getting prior knowledge that there might more divisive and could rever- that a woman traveling with be trouble. The marshals are berate in next year’s midterm immigrants, such as Alpizar, apparently his wife, said he on the jetliner, air mar- trained to shoot to kill if a passen- elections. suffered from a severe mental dis- ger poses a serious threat. “To change the way we estab- building a wall along the order and had stopped taking his shals noticed he was acting As a precaution after the shoot- lish citizenship is such an medicine. ing, federal air marshals around extreme measure, and it makes U.S.-Mexico border. Authorities could not verify that, strangely, walking aggres- the nation were put on a high alert, you really question what is moti- but gave this account of events: just in case terrorism was involved, vating people to come up with Alpizar had taken an American sively. said Andy Apollony, assistant spe- those ideas,” said Rep. Charlie gration subcommittee, said it Airlines flight from Quito, Ecuador, cial agent in charge of the FBI’s Gonzalez, D-Texas, whose would take a constitutional to Miami, arriving early Miami office. grandparents emigrated from amendment to deny birthright Wednesday morning. According to some passengers, “Anytime anyone says he has a Mexico. “It just goes counter to citizenship. “You can only After clearing U.S. Customs, he four to five shots were fired. It was- bomb on a plane, we’re going to what we are as a people, and I assume they are offering this for boarded American Airlines Flight n’t immediately clear whether look at that,” he said, adding that think it does great harm.” political reasons and not a legal 924, a Boeing 757 scheduled to other passengers were on the jet no connection to terrorism was According to the reason,” she said. depart from Gate D-42 at 2:18 p.m. bridge at the time. immediately found. Constitution’s 14th Many conservatives have to Orlando International Airport, Officials later went through the The D concourse was shut Amendment, ratified in 1868 to been pressing for stronger near his home. contents of the backpack and down for about 30 minutes and give former slaves U.S. citizen- actions against illegal immi- As Alpizar was getting on the found no explosives, said Rick only one flight was delayed, ship, “all persons born or natu- grants, such as building a wall jetliner, air marshals noticed he Thomas, the Transportation Miami airport officials said. The ralized in the United States and along the U.S.-Mexico border. A was acting strangely, walking Security Administration’s federal airport resumed normal opera- subject to the jurisdiction there- national poll last month by the aggressively. director at Miami International. tions by about 3 p.m. of, are citizens of the United nonpartisan Rasmussen About 10 minutes before The Miami-Dade Police bomb Bauer said many details of the States.” Tancredo said citizens of Reports found that 49 percent departure, still during the board- squad unit also removed all the shooting need to be sorted out. other countries are not subject favored denying citizenship to ing process, Alpizar “uttered baggage from the aircraft, laying it “This investigation is still to U.S. jurisdiction, and he U.S.-born children of illegal threatening words,” informing out on the ramp, and inspected under way,” he said. “We don’t added that drafters of the 14th immigrants, with 41 percent nearby passengers that he had a each piece, using bomb-sniffing have all the answers.” Amendment did not intend it to opposing such a proposal. Thursday, December 8, 2005 THE TUFTS DAILY NATIONAL 15 Monkeys show gender differences in toy preferences, research study finds MONKEY skills. California-Irvine neuroscien- cessing centers. Both are nec- the language center on the left continued from page 13 For example, in a computer- tist, reported a striking differ- essary for intelligence. side of the brain lit up more in ized maze-searching experi- ence in the structure of male “Men and women apparent- women than in men. tomography) and fMRI (func- ment, it took females five min- and female brains. ly achieve similar IQ results This may explain why men tional magnetic resonance utes longer than males to find Men, he said, have much with different brain regions,” appreciate one-liners and slap- imagery) scans light up in their way to a goal, according more gray matter in areas ded- Haier said. stick, while women tend to regions of the brain that are to Scott Mowatt, a psychologist icated to general intelligence. “Many perceptive incon- enjoy more complicated sto- most active while performing at Wayne State University in Women, on the other hand, gruities are rooted in the ries and funny situations, Reiss certain tasks. They’ve become Detroit. have far more white matter in brain’s structural and function- said. a key tool of modern brain But women outperformed those areas. al organization,” said Allan “The long trip to Mars or research. men in a test of verbal fluency Gray matter consists of the Reiss, a neuroscientist at the Venus is hardly necessary to Many studies have shown conducted by Wei-li Chang and clusters of brain cells, or neu- Stanford School of Medicine in see that men and women often that men tend to be better at colleagues at the National rons, that process information. Palo Alto, Calif., who contrast- perceive the world differently,” mathematics and spatial rea- Institute of Mental Health in White matter refers to the net- ed men’s and women’s reac- he wrote in the Proceedings of soning while women outdo Bethesda, Md. work of specialized cells that tions to cartoons and jokes. the National Academy of men in verbal and language Haier, the University of support and connect the pro- Brain images showed that Sciences. In a year end push to please voters, House passes three new tax measures BY JILL ZUCKMAN include the capital gains or dividend pro- Knight Ridder Tribune visions in its tax-cutting bill. House Republicans say it is essential With a year-end push to show voters for them to immediately show voters they they are tending to the nation’s economic are reining in federal spending and boost- health, the House launched a tax-cutting ing the economy through tax cuts. In spree Wednesday that could culminate recent days they have complained to sen- with its passage of measures to extend ior White House officials that the Bush capital gains and dividend tax reductions administration has done a poor job tout- on Thursday. ing good news about the economy. The House overwhelmingly passed “We want people to understand we’re three bills to limit the number of people putting our fiscal house in order,” said who pay the alternative minimum tax, to Rep. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., one of the leaders provide tax incentives for investment in in the push for budgetary spending hurricane-ravaged Louisiana, Mississippi restraints. and Alabama, and to treat combat pay as Democrats, however, complain that earned income under the earned income Republicans are not helping ordinary tax credit. Americans who do not earn hundreds of But the tax cuts could pose a political thousands of dollars a year. problem for Republicans as they struggle “All that tax relief goes to increasing to bat away allegations of corruption and inequality in society,” said Rep. Barney questions about their competence con- Frank, D-Mass. trolling the levers of government. The Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., called the federal response to Hurricane Katrina tax cuts “indefensible” and “immoral.” damaged voters’ perception of the Bush “The president seems mystified as to administration, and the war in Iraq has why average Americans aren’t praising only made the situation worse. the economic outlook right now and the Now, House Republicans are trying to answer is simple: They have not felt it,” curb federal spending while passing tax said Schakowsky. cuts worth billions of dollars. Those Budget analysts say the House legisla- spending cuts would limit college loans, tion to cut spending and taxes would not food stamps and health care for the poor. do anything to reduce the deficit because The wealthiest Americans, on the other the cost of the tax cuts outweigh the hand, would benefit from the multibil- spending reductions, both of which have lion-dollar extension of capital gains and been moving on separate legislative dividend cuts from 2008 to 2010. tracks. Under the House plan, taxpayers who “The general strategy is if you don’t do earn more than $1 million a year would things all at the same time, people won’t receive more than 50 percent of the capi- know what you’re doing,” said Robert tal gains and dividends tax break. People Greenstein, executive director of the who make more than $200,000 a year Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. would receive 80 percent of the capital But House Republicans are still dis- gains and dividend tax cuts. cussing the possibility of a 2 percent Still, it is unclear whether Republicans, across-the-board spending reduction. who control the House and the Senate, “We’re still very much wanting addi- will be able to agree before the year’s end tional restraint,” Flake said. “We’ve got to on which of the billion-dollar provisions be far more dramatic than we’ve been so should become law. The Senate did not far.”

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Town mourns former frug lord Testimony continues as Saddam no-shows BY LEILA FADEL button-up shirt, sat in his chair Knight Ridder Tribune for one minute before asking the judge to excuse him in a three- Saddam Hussein’s high- minute speech. He gave no rea- backed black chair was empty in son. the dock where his co-defen- The deal was brokered to dants sat Wednesday for the allow him to make the request third day of testimony in their before his afternoon plea, chief trial. prosecutor Jafar Moussawi said. Two witnesses testified, telling “He made this request in the more stories of terrible torture presence of his attorney. This is but still producing no evidence one of his rights, so it was directly linking Saddam and his accepted,” Moussawi said. seven co-defendants to the On Tuesday, Saddam had bloody massacre of nearly 150 called the court unjust and told people in the city of Dujail in the judge to “go to hell” when he 1982. refused to delay the proceedings. The court adjourned on In Saddam’s hometown of Wednesday until Dec. 21 to clear Tikrit, more than 100 teachers, the calendar for a national elec- middle school students and pri- tion Dec. 15. mary school students demon- Saddam Hussein was excused strated in the streets to support from the roughly three-hour ses- him. sion, said Raed Juhi, the inves- “With blood, with soul, we’ll tigative judge who prepared the sacrifice for you Saddam,” they case against the deposed dicta- chanted. ANDRE VIEIRA/KRT tor and his co-defendants. At the trial on Wednesday, the A bicyclist rides along a street in Rocinha, the biggest shantytown in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The town has Before the session, Saddam, in been in mourning since Bem Te Vi, its former drug lord, was killed by the police in Oct. 2005. his gray suit jacket and white see TRIAL, page 19

Mexico calls in butterfly Rice voices United States criticism of police to protect monarchs Russian effort to limit role of activists BY HUGH DELLIOS migration across thousands of BY WARREN P. S TROBEL a stable, democratic environ- year ago in Ukraine saw a Knight Ridder Tribune miles from southeastern Knight Ridder Tribune ment would be understood by major role for activists who Canada. the Russian government,” Rice had been trained by U.S. gov- Dressed in black like com- With deterrents like the new Secretary of State said after a meeting here with ernment-funded democracy mandos, assault rifles over their patrols, the government says it Condoleezza Rice chided Ukrainian President Viktor foundations. backs, the officers revved up has nearly eradicated the logging Russia on Wednesday over a Yushchenko. China’s communist govern- their new all-terrain vehicles and that denudes hillsides where the Kremlin-backed proposal that Russian analysts widely see ment, trying to head off such a roared into the woods in search butterflies nest. But critics insist could significantly limit the the legislation, which is mak- revolution, long has required of illegal loggers. the logging continues unabated, role of activist groups and ing its way through the Duma, all nongovernmental organiza- “There are well-armed mafias while leaders of a key village nongovernmental organiza- or parliament, as an attempt to tions to find government out there,” said Elias Martinez, threatened to start cutting again tions, particularly foreign limit foreign influence in sponsors and register with the 22, as he bounced over the grav- this year if the government does ones. Russia. government. el road. “But since we’ve been not come through with alterna- Rice, who has sought to They suspect that Putin is The Russian measure would patrolling, we haven’t seen any of tive sources of income. avoid a public confrontation pushing the law to ensure that restrict foreign funding for that activity.” When Mexico’s Monarch with Russian President there’s no repeat in Russia of nongovernmental organiza- These are the butterfly police, Butterfly Biosphere Reserve was Vladimir Putin over the issue, the kind of people-power revo- tions and make it more diffi- Mexico’s latest effort to protect created 19 years ago, about said the United States had con- lution that has swept reform- cult for foreign groups to regis- the forest sanctuaries where mil- 10,000 villagers were asked to cerns about the legislation. ers into office in Ukraine, ter. All nongovernmental lions of monarch butterflies are give up logging in exchange for “We would certainly hope Georgia and other former organizations and similar arriving again after a wondrous that the importance of non- Soviet states. groups would have to re-regis- and little-understood annual see MEXICO, page 19 governmental organizations to The “Orange Revolution” a ter with the Russian state.

Cheap trips open tourism frontier in South Africa to its citizens

BY LAURIE GOERING Everything!” said Mamabolo as he Knight Ridder Tribune and more than a hundred fellow passengers tossed suitcases into Like most black South Africans, the bus’ luggage hold in downtown David Mamabolo grew up without Johannesburg. “I’ve never seen the ever taking a vacation trip. ocean before.” During South Africa’s long For generations, white South apartheid years, laws kept him and Africans have traveled widely his family from traveling without around this richly scenic country, permission. They were banned taking advantage of the great from the country’s famed wildlife weather, cheap bed-and-break- reserves, from its best beaches, its fasts and stunning mountains, sunny wine estates and most of its deserts and beaches. Black South hotels and restaurants. Africans, however, have mostly When apartheid ended a spent holidays at home, or visiting decade ago, he struggled to find relatives. the money to travel and the nerve South Africa’s government, to negotiate the unfamiliar and eager to expand its tourism indus- complicated world of travel agents try, hopes to change that and get and package tours. millions of South Africans who “I’ve been interested to go but I have never seen much of their own didn’t have information,” said the country to hit the road and take a 35-year-old casino security work- look. CHRIS KIRCHHOFF/KRT er. “This is a country that’s never South Africans gather their luggage at tourism offices in Newtown Johannesburg, South Africa, after their So it was with real excitement had a culture of travel,” said beach weekend trip to Durban on Nov. 27. To entice novice travelers, the tourism council, working with private last month that he and his family Sindile Xulu, the lead domestic tour agencies, has launched an education campaign and series of low-cost tours designed to make traveling climbed aboard a luxury bus for tourism marketer at South African less intimidating and less expensive. their first vacation trip, a long Tourism. “But look at successful weekend of swimming, sightsee- tourism countries like Australia. market.” series of low-cost tours designed here” — tourists can enjoy a long ing and shopping in Durban, one They have a very strong base of To entice novice travelers, the to make traveling less intimidating weekend in Cape Town or Durban, of South Africa’s largest coastal domestic tourism. It just makes tourism council, working with pri- and less expensive. Under the pro- including airfare, bus fare, a cities. business sense for any country to vate tour agencies, has launched gram, called Sho’t Left — taxi slang decent hotel and meals, for just “What do I want to see? nurture and grow the domestic an education campaign and a for “pull over, I want to get out $100 to $275. Thursday, December 8, 2005 THE TUFTS DAILY INTERNATIONAL 19 Mexico calls in the butterfly police MEXICO ation of their offspring, who are born up continued from page 17 north, will make the trip south the next winter to the same Mexican hillsides. tourist-related jobs and a special com- Mexican officials say the biggest local pensation fund. But some complain that threat to the insects are armed logging the money runs out soon after the last of gangs with ties to organized crime. But, the butterflies and tourists visit between through police work and checkpoints, November and March. they say they have eliminated 85 percent “You can’t eat butterflies,” said Abel of the gang logging. Cruz, 44, leader of Rosario village, which The state government of Michoacan is host to the most monarchs and announced the creation of the 26-mem- monarch watchers every year. “If the gov- ber forest patrols last month. ernment doesn’t comply with what they “We have effectively disarmed the promised, we are not going to comply bands,” said Francisco Luna, the either.” Michoacan delegate for Mexico’s federal Reserve officials believe the threats are environmental enforcement agency. partly a strategy to get more money. But But environmentalists and tourism it illustrates Mexico’s difficulty in finding operators say that assessment is way too a balance between protecting a globally optimistic. They say the gangs continue valued natural treasure and the impover- to thrive because of corruption and the ished people who have shared the hill- government’s lack of resources to effec- sides with them for generations. tively patrol a 185,000-acre reserve. The goal is to make partners of the insects and the people, rather than rivals over use of the woods about 100 miles west of the capital. A visit to one of eight sanctuaries “We’ve got the eyes of the world on us,” said Eduardo Ramirez, director of the inside the reserve can be awe- reserve. “If you have a 3-year-old crying with hunger, what are you going to do? inspiring. At the height of the sea- That’s the challenge, and why we have to keep pushing to convert these threats son in January or February, the into proposals.” Officials say they expect a big rebound forests can turn orange with mon- this year in the number of monarchs arriving in Mexico. Last year saw a pre- archs swarmed together on the cipitous fall when only 22 million showed up, down from 112 million in 2003-04. branches of every tree, accompa- Such periodic drops can be due to cold spells. But experts fear that the long-term nied by a symphony of softly flut- survival of the monarchs is threatened by pesticide use in the United States and tering wings. Canada and the loss of nesting habitat in Mexico. “The foreigners go into the sanctuaries A visit to one of eight sanctuaries and listen to the chainsaws and say, `I inside the reserve can be awe-inspiring. thought this was a sanctuary!’” said At the height of the season in January or Pablo Span, a hotel owner in the area. February, the forests can turn orange “Every single day these forests are being with monarchs swarmed together on the logged.” branches of every tree, accompanied by a The dispute with Rosario has brewed symphony of softly fluttering wings. since the government expanded the Scientists don’t know exactly how the reserve and limited locals’ use of the young monarchs find their way 3,000 forests in 2000; communal leaders say miles from Canada without ever having that cost the village $1 million. They want been in Mexico before. After breeding, permission to cut again 3 miles from the they will die on their return trip north butterflies’ nesting areas. through the United States. A later gener- Two witnesses testify as trial continues without Saddam TRIAL and he turned to Barazan and continued from page 17 asked him, `What shall we do defendants looked haggard and with him?’ Barazan replied: the judge was visibly tired. He `Take him. He might be useful.’ was quick to redirect the two wit- We were almost dead because of nesses when they strayed from the beatings.” the topic of Dujail and to silence The witness said that some- defendant outbursts. one standing next to him in The two witnesses described Dujail told him that this was torture, murder, starvation and Barazan al-Tikriti. sleep deprivation after they were After the judge interrogated taken from Dujail, moved to the one witness, Taha Yassin capital, then to the Abu Ghraib Ramadan, the former vice presi- prison before ending up under dent of Iraq, told the court the guard in the desert near charges against him were Samawah. unfounded. Juhi also said they were close “As of yesterday, all the wit- to referring the Anfal case, a 20- nesses didn’t mention my name. year campaign of displacing Do they have any witnesses?” he Kurds. He said it would likely be said. “Witnesses that saw me? I next. In 1988, chemical weapons can prove I did not attend all the were used in the Kurdish town of places.” Halabja, killing about 5,000 peo- Then al-Tikriti leapt out of his ple. chair and pointed at the judge. The first witness said he was “I went to Dujail because I was arrested in Dujail and taken to the head of intelligence at that Baghdad. He was interrogated in time,” he said. “I was responsible what he described as a red room for security of the president, so it with bright lights. He was then was my duty to go there and see moved to Abu Ghraib prison, what was happening.” where he was deprived of sleep Later al-Tikriti compared his and beaten at the mere mention own treatment in prison to the of a toothache. treatment of the witnesses. He Eventually he was sent to the told the court that he lived in an desert, where he and others lived isolated, windowless cell for nine in a tent with a television. They months with no electricity or gathered wood, drank red dirty running water. water from a well and suffered He was given cold food and beatings. the cheapest brand of cigarettes, One witness referred to defen- and when he refused to do dant Barazan al-Tikriti in his tes- required exercise, he was not timony. given tea, coffee or cigarettes. “When my turn came, the “I couldn’t tell if it was day or investigator asked me my name night,” he said. 20 THE TUFTS DAILY COMICS Thursday, December 8, 2005 CROSSWORD DOONESBURY BY GARRY TRUDEAU

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MEN’S BASKETBALL Jumbos dominated by high-scoring Plymouth State Panthers BY WILL KARAS 11 points, respectively. about Tufts’ chances, but is not Daily Staff Writer Coach Bob Sheldon was dis- taking the high-powered team appointed with the loss, but was for granted. The men’s basketball team’s also able to look to the positive “[Keene State] likes to run and five-game winning streak came aspects of the game. press a lot,” Sheldon said. “So to a grinding halt Tuesday night, “[Plymouth State] was a very that is something that we’re as the Jumbos were dealt a lop- good team that just had a really going to have work on in prac- hot night,” Sheldon said. “Our tice. They are very athletic and sided 103-77 loss at the hands of offense wasn’t too bad; it was are playing extremely well late- the still-undefeated Plymouth more that our defense just ly.” State Panthers. couldn’t stop them.” After having their longest Offense was the name of this Sheldon described the game winning streak in four years game and Plymouth State had a as a learning experience. suddenly snapped, the Jumbos lot of it. The Panthers lit up the “We just have to learn from will have to regain their compo- scoreboard in both halves, this loss and use it to prevent sure and play their own physical shooting 65 percent from the something like this from hap- and athletic game in order to field in the first half and 70 per- pening again,” Sheldon said. come out with a victory. cent in the second. The Jumbos “We also have a few positives to “We need to play our own couldn’t create a run strong take from the game, like the game,” Sheldon said. “We didn’t enough to go ahead, and the return of Dan Martin and our do that against Plymouth State Panthers were able to maintain impressive rebounding per- and if we do that and get the a double-digit lead through formance.” win, it will be a big one.” much of the first half and the Rebounding was just about Only two games remain entire second period. the only thing the Jumbos did before the three-week winter The Jumbos’ offense was better than their opponents, as break, and only four before the unable to make an impact, the Jumbos out-rebounded the NESCAC season begins. The shooting a dismal 38 and 39 per- Panthers 39-23. But rebounds team jumps right into its confer- cent from the field in the first don’t always translate to points, ence schedule, playing four and second halves. The overall and the Jumbos now have to league teams in five games, and shooting performance was look ahead towards today’s will want to enter that series apparent in the box score, as game against Keene State. with every possible advantage. senior tri-captain Dan Martin The Owls have begun the sea- Two wins this week and a 7-2 and junior forward Brian Kumf son in sizzling form and will be record will go a long way MIKE CONROY/TUFTS DAILY were the only Jumbo players to facing Tufts with an untarnished towards accomplishing that After having its win streak interrupted by Plymouth State, the Jumbos will reach double digits with 25 and 6-0 record. Sheldon is confident goal. be back in action tonight at Keene State.

ATHLETE FEATURE Magoon leads by example with calm, collected demeanor BY STEPHEN JOHANSEN safety, playing nearly half the snaps as a Senior Staff Writer freshman. Magoon grew up in Easton, Mass., a If there is a stereotype for a football small town of about 22,000 residents 35 player, Pat Magoon certainly isn’t it. miles south of Medford. His mom, Ellen, The soft-spoken senior, Tufts’ lone works for the postal service and his father captain for 2005 and starting free safety John is a retired firefighter, while for the past three seasons, is a pre-med Magoon’s older brother graduated from student with a 3.5 GPA, a self-described Villanova. loyal friend and dependable worker, and It was in fifth grade in Easton that universally described by friends as quiet, Magoon began playing Pop Warner foot- kind and outgoing. ball, and four years later, he was playing “In fact, when I first met Pat freshman both baseball and football at nearby year, I thought he wasn’t going to be one Oliver Ames High. He played outfield in of the top players,” said senior running baseball, and in football, utilized his size back Scott Lombardi, who is one of (he stands at 6’1”) and speed as a receiv- Magoon’s closest friends on the team. “I er and defensive back. He was occasion- just didn’t think that coming from him. ally a quarterback his sophomore year. That was, until we got on the field, and he “In high school I ended up playing was the hardest hitter.” almost every snap, on both sides of the “Hitting hard” is the football equiva- ball,” he said. lent of an outstanding résumé; a glowing Both of his parents have been to every endorsement of those who are willing to one of Magoon’s home games in his four put their bodies on the line for a few years at Tufts. While Magoon isn’t sure if inches or the possibility of forcing an they went to his road games his freshman incomplete pass. It also means some- year, Ellen and John have been to all his thing coming from a player like games, both home and away, since his Lombardi, who as the Jumbos’ starting sophomore year. running back in 2005, had 170 rushing “They’re really into football,” Magoon attempts and dealt with his share of hits. said. “I think they loved being at the Junior defensive standout Chris games. I actually think even if I wasn’t Decembrele, who has led the Jumbos in playing, they’d still go.” tackles the last two years and was named Magoon and Lombardi have lived to the prestigious All-New England team together since sophomore year, and for his 2005 efforts, echoed Lombardi’s Lombardi said despite Magoon’s quiet sentiment. nature, he has a comical side that comes MIKE CONROY/TUFTS DAILY “Let’s just say [Magoon’s] one of those through. Senior captain Pat Magoon led his team both on and off the field this season as an accom- guys who, when you look back at him, “He’s a quiet kid, but he’s hilarious,” plished student and approachable upperclassman. you say to yourself, ‘we’re going to be Lombardi said. “He finds his niche and alright,’” Decembrele said. goes. His sarcastic humor is really fun.” does.” Magoon’s responsibilities for 2005 var- And while there may seem to be irony The housemates both mentioned how Magoon will be taking the MCATs in ied. surrounding a pre-med student who uses most of their humor probably wasn’t fit the spring, and if all goes according to On the field, Magoon was the unques- his head as much for punishing oppo- for print, but a highlight that was deemed plan, will be back in school in the fall of tioned leader on defense — not only was nents as for studying anatomy, there is okay was how Magoon and Lombardi 2007. Magoon said he isn’t sure what his he the team captain and a leader in tack- no doubt about Magoon’s hard-earned poke fun at another housemate, senior plans are until then, but that he’s consid- les, but he also would also adjust the football statistics and accolades. lacrosse player Rory Doucette, about his ering his options. defense, sometimes checking out of for- This year, Magoon tallied 45 tackles, girlfriend being abroad for the semester. He talked about his upcoming year mations if he saw something on the other good for third on the team, a sack, a “[Lombardi and I] make fun of Rory a between college and med school calmly, side of the ball he didn’t like. forced fumble and an interception. He good deal, you could say that,” Magoon without the typical fervor and apprehen- “He’s been almost a four-year starter was named an academic All-American, said. “We all make fun of each other.” sion that seems so common of seniors because he played so much as a fresh- was one of four Jumbos named to the all- Lombardi, however, didn’t want come- who have yet to make firm plans after man as well, and he’s always meeting NESCAC team, and was recently named dy to be the only focus of his impression Tufts. with [defensive coordinator John Walsh], to the ESPN The Magazine Academic All- of his roommate. “Part of me tells me to get a job where perfecting the defense,” Decembrele District football team that was “He’s more motivated than anyone on I make a lot of money because I’m going said. “Coach Walsh calls the defense in announced on Nov. 10. the team with how he approaches school, to be in debt after grad school,” Magoon from the sidelines, but sometimes the For his career at Tufts, Magoon fin- football, everything really,” Lombardi said. “But I’m also thinking about other offense changes quickly and Pat changes ished with 155 tackles, three intercep- continued. “He’s a competitor and also a options, doing something fun. It’s up in tions, and was a three-year starter at free winner. He’s successful in everything he the air. I don’t have any definite plans.” see FOOTBALL, page 22 22 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS Thursday, December 8, 2005

INSIDE WOMEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL Tennessee’s Candace Parker: This girl’s got serious game Versatile, highly-recruited player returns from redshirt year to lead Lady Vols to No. 1 BY LIZ HOFFMAN female high school athlete ever, Daily Editorial Board Parker has been touted as the LeBron James of women’s Tennessee’s Candace Parker hoops. The hype, while perhaps does it all. She can shoot, she a bit overzealous, is not mis- can pass, she can block, she can placed. play with her back to the basket While the media frenzy sur- and on the periphery, and she rounding her dunking ability can make any defender wish has taken much of the spot- she hadn’t gotten out of bed light, Parker’s skills extend far that morning. beyond her 27.5-inch vertical. Oh yeah, and she can dunk. She is a 6’4” guard in a for- When the then-high school ward’s body who can run the sophomore threw one down in point, dominate the paint, and a game at Naperville Central create shots at will, and with game in December 2001, she her “spread-the-wealth” atti- was the first girl in Illinois and tude and keen court instinct, only the second in the country she simply makes everybody to do so, the beginning of a long around her better. list of firsts for the Chicago Highly-recruited from the native. time she was in middle school Two years later, she became (The Chicago Sun-Times ran an the first female to win the article highlighting her AAU McDonald All-American Game stats in July 2000), Parker slam dunk contest, outshining announced her commitment to at least two current NBA pros. Tennessee on ESPNews, anoth- PHIL SEARS/KRT She was also the first-ever er first in the women’s game. Tennessee Volunteer head coach Pat Summit hopes that superstar sophomore Candace Parker can lead her repeat recipient of the Naismith But Parker’s long-awaited debut team to its first National Championship since 1998. High School Player of the Year was set back a year as she basketball. Lady Vols’ seven games so far out a team-high 19 blocks. award, repeating the honor her decided to redshirt her fresh- With the departure of 6’2” this season. Her 15 assists, just Having a wingspan the size of junior and senior years. man season to rehab lingering forward standout Shyra Ely, short of the Zolman and back- Montana probably doesn’t hurt. And now, finally in a effects from a torn ACL suffered who is now playing with the court teammate Alexis Parker entered Tennessee as Tennessee uniform after red- the summer before her senior WNBA’s San Antonio Silver Hornbuckle, are a testament to part of coach Pat Summit’s shirting her freshman year with year. Stars, Parker was needed on the her outstanding vision and on- “Super Six,” the 2003 recruiting an injury, it looks like Parker, Now healthier, stronger (she low post to compliment the tal- court composure. class that was rated the best of who has more weapons than weighs in at 180, up from 160 ented guard play of senior While her offensive power its year and has been touted as defenses can count, let alone when she got to Knoxville), and Shanna Zolman. And she has and explosiveness are no sur- the strongest group of incom- stop, may just lead the chomping at the bit, Parker is delivered, averaging a double- prise, Parker has surprised ing freshmen ever. Hornbuckle Tennessee Lady Vols to their ready to do what people have double with 16.6 points and many on the defensive end, made the most immediate first NCAA title in seven years. been saying she’d do for years: 10.0 rebounds and leading the nabbing 13 steals, second-high- see PARKER, page 21 Probably the most decorated change the game of women’s team in rebounds in six of the est on the team, and handing Magoon breaks stereotypes, SCHEDULE | Dec. 5 - Dec. 11 MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT SUN

Men’s @Plymouth St. @Keene St. Clark has both brain and brawn 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Basketball FOOTBALL edgeable and dedicated. That’s continued from page 24 what every player can look up Women’s @Simmons @Wellesley the defense.” to.” 7:00 p.m. 2:00 p.m. Basketball “That’s the biggest part that we’re going to lose, [when] Pat UMass- Conn. will make a check and no one “He’s definitely not Hockey Dartmouth College needs to question if it’s right or 7:30 p.m. 4:00 p.m. wrong,” Decembrele said. “If Pat the stereotypical football said to do it, then it’s right.” Men’s Amherst @Belmont Hill Away from the field, Magoon player,“ that’s for Squash 6:30 p.m. was what players expect of their sure.” Amherst team captain — someone who Women’s not only leads by example on ” @Belmont Hill Squash the field, but who encourages Scott Lombardi 6:30 p.m. younger players with his Senior Men’s @Brandeis demeanor off the field. 12:00 p.m. “He’s approachable, not just Swimming for the older guys but for every- Lombardi agreed. one,” Decembrele said. “And he’s “He’s definitely not the Women’s @Brandeis 12:00 p.m. a good example. He’s pre-med. stereotypical football player, Swimming He gets good grades. He’s knowl- that’s for sure.”

STATISTICS | STANDINGS Men’s Basketball Ice Hockey Women’s Cross Country Coed Sailing Rankings NBA ESPN Power Rankings Team Record: 2-1 NESCAC Standings Individual Statistics NCAA Championship as of Nov. 15, 2005 as of Dec. 5, 2005 Results Player PPG RPG Ass. CONFERENCE GOALS Rank, Team (Previous Rank) Rank, Team (Previous) Jake Weitzen 16.8 5.3 11 Team W L T Pct GF GA Rank, Team, Points 1. Hawaii (2) 1. Pistons (1) Ryan O’Keefe 14.0 3.0 6 Colby 4 0 0 1.000 8 2 1. SUNY-Geneseo (88) 2. Brown (12) 2. Spurs (3) Dan Martin 12.4 6.2 4 Middlebury 4 0 0 1.000 11 2 2. Williams (107) 3. Georgetown (6) 3. Grizzlies (4) Dave Shepherd 11.0 3.0 26 Trinity 3 0 0 1.000 9 5 3. Washington Univ. (132) 4. USC (4) Jeremy Black 8.2 2.5 27 4. Mavericks (2) 1 1.000 13 9 4. Wisconsin La Crosse (167) 5. Boston College (1) Brian Kumpf 8.2 5.3 5 WIlliams 3 0 5. Pacers (5) Brian Fitzgerald 4.7 8.0 8 Bowdoin 3 1 0 .500 4 3 5. Colby (169) 6. Harvard (5) 6. Clippers (7) Pat Sullivan 3.5 1.8 3 Hamilton 2 2 0 .500 10 5 6. Dickinson (190) 7. UC/Irvine (3) 7. Suns (8) Jason Grauer 2.8 2.0 3 Amherst 1 2 1 .500 8 10 7. Amherst (213) 8. Stanford (16) 8. Bucks (13) Dacson Sears 1.2 1.0 2 Wesleyan 1 3 0 0.00 7 14 8. Ithaca (269) 9. Tufts (14) 9. Warriors (10) Carl Onubogu 1.0 2.0 2 ConnColl 0 3 0 0.00 4 10 9. College of New Jersey (303) 10. South Florida (15) 10. Timberwolves (11) Aaron Gallant 0.8 0.3 0 Tufts 0 3 0 0.00 4 7 22. Tufts (481) 11. Hobart/William Smith (9) 11. Cavaliers (9) Az Adhanom 0.3 1.0 2 14. Dartmouth (11) Team 81.5 43.2 100 Individual Statistics Men’s Cross Country NCAA Football Women’s Basketball Player G A Pts NCAA Championship NFL ESPN Power Rankings Final BCS Rankings Team Record: 2-0 Greg McCarthy 3 5 8 Results as of Nov. 29, 2005 Individual Statistics Matt McCarthy 2 6 8 Rank, Team (Previous) Rank, Team (Previous) Greg O’Connell 2 4 6 Rank, Team, Points 1. USC (1) Player PPG RPG Ass Ken Cleary 2 2 4 1. Colts (1) 1. Wisconsin-LaCrosse (94) 2. Texas (2) Jess Powers 13.5 3.8 6 Joe Milo 2 2 4 2. Broncos (2) Valerie Krah 11.0 4. 6 2. Calvin (117) 3. Penn State (3) Ross Gimbel 3 0 3 3. Seahawks (3) Jenna Gomez 9.0 7.0 5 Jared Melillo 1 1 2 3. Haverford (118) 4. Ohio State (6) 4. Bengals (7) Laura Jasisnki 8.0 5.3 6 Matt Dalton 1 0 1 4. Nebraska Wesleyan (132) 5. Oregon (7) 5. Bears (10) Kim Moynihan 7.0 3.5 2 Brian Bailey 1 0 1 5. Tufts (216) 6. Notre Dame (8) Jonathan Kestner 0 1 1 6. Chargers (5) Khalilah Ummah 5.6 4.5 0 6. Wartburg College (247) 7. Georgia (13) Marilyn Duffy-Cabana 5.5 3.3 8 Joe Cappellano 0 1 1 7. Panthers (8) 7. Hamline (254) 8. Miami (9) Libby Park 4.5 2.5 2 Andrew Delorey 0 1 1 8. Jaguars (11) 9. Auburn (10) Team 17 23 40 8. Carnegie Mellon (303) Katherine Miller 1.5 2.5 5 9. Steelers (6) 10. Virginia Tech (5) Alla Epshteyn 0.0 0.0 0 Goalkeeping GA Svs. Sv % 9. University of Chicago (304) James Kalec 24 243 10. Giants (9) 11. West Virginia (11) Team 62.2 41.2 44 .910 10. College of New Jersey (311) 11. Cowboys (4) 12. LSU (4) Thursday, December 8, 2005 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS 23

INSIDE MEN’S COLLEGE BASKETBALL COLE LIBERATOR | HOT PEAS AND BUTTER Duke Needs A-Game Against Longhorns BY ADAM COOPERSTOCK Senior Staff Writer

Although the college basketball sea- son is only a few weeks old, there have been many exciting games so far. However, none of the non-confer- Somewhere Mark ence matchups will have as much hype as this Saturday’s blockbuster show- Roberts is smiling down between the top-ranked Duke es it’s that time of the year again, Blue Devils and the No. 2 Texas Longhorns at Continental Airlines when the temperature dips below Arena in East Rutherford, NJ. This zero, work starts piling up, and potential national title preview pairs Y arguably the two most talented teams Tufts’ most popular sporting event, the in the nation in a game that will allow Naked Quad Run, takes place. each to measure itself against a truly elite opponent. Tuftonians have long celebrated the Duke was a nearly unanimous top end of classes by streaking through the seed in the preseason polls. However, quad. But in recent years, this time-hon- since coasting to three wins to begin ored tradition has been put in jeopardy their season, the Blue Devils have only due to a few unfortunate accidents and a occasionally looked like the force tout- certain member of the administration ed in the preseason. The unranked who shall remain nameless. So to ensure Drexel Dragons managed to scare the that the NQR doesn’t go the way of the Blue Devils in the semifinals of the Geri curl, here are a few NQR do’s and Preseason NIT, mounting a substantive don’ts. challenge before Duke was able to hold Before we begin I have to confess that on for a 78-68 win. I myself have never taken a lap around In the finals of the same tournament, the quad naked. Junior year I was abroad a talented Memphis Tigers squad out- and freshman year I was confused. As for played Duke for stretches before the sophomore year, I never made it out of Devils survived with a three-point vic- my room, although I did learn a valuable tory. Guard J.J. Redick went scoreless in life lesson: the second half, and Duke’s perfect If you wake up in the clothes you wore record was maintained by 30 huge the previous night, hurriedly walk to the points from Sheldon Williams. review session you are already 10 min- Last week, in another lackluster vic- utes late for, and notice that a lot of peo- tory, the Blue Devils slipped by the No. ple are staring at you with a mixture of 16 Indiana Hoosiers, who looked sharp horrified shock and muffled laughter, despite the absence of talented forward there is a reason. And it’s not because D.J. White. His frontcourt companion, you’re sweating alcohol and swaying Marco Killingsworth, manhandled the from side to side. It’s because there’s a Duke frontcourt of Williams and Josh penis drawn on your forehead. McRoberts, scoring 34 points on 15-of- I have only actually made it to the 20 shooting and grabbing ten rebounds. quad once. Of all the hazy moments of However, this time it was Redick who that night my favorite was standing out- bailed out his team with 29 points on side of West with easily over 2,000 people 10-for-17 shooting, including four after the fire alarm was pulled. As we all three-pointers. PATRICK SCHNEIDER/KRT Duke sharpshooter JJ Redick and the top ranked Devils have struggled early on this season, anxiously waited for something to hap- The most stunning result in Duke’s pen, a cop climbed the stairs and young season occurred this past Sunday and better bring their best stuff this Saturday when they face off against Daniel Gibson and the second ranked Texas Longhorns. addressed the crowd, saying, “All right, in the Blue Devils’ first ACC game don’t pull any more fire alarms. Now against the Virginia Tech Hokies, who Texas also began its season with often resulted in disaster for the Blue everyone get back in there.” aren’t even predicted to finish in the top some early struggles. The Longhorns Devils. On the defensive end, Texas will What followed was a collective scream half of the conference. The Hokies went received a serious challenge from the have to contend with the dynamic duo of joy from the masses and a huge grin on into halftime with a one-point lead, No.13 West Virginia Moutaineers in the of Williams and Redick, and will need to the policeman’s face. I’m sure he must only for Duke to take control as the sec- semifinals of the Guardians Classic, but contain both if it hopes to emerge victo- have felt like a rock star. Too bad he was ond half wore on. managed to get a one-point victory with rious this weekend. probably fired the next day. With Duke up 74-63 and just over two clutch late-game baskets and a Duke, despite having a slightly less Since I don’t want to be branded a hyp- four minutes left, the game looked all block by center LaMarcus Aldridge. skilled starting five, has more options ocrite, I chose to do some investigative but over. But Virginia Tech stormed Then they held off the tough No. 17 off the bench, even without Nelson. The journalism and ask some NQR veterans back, taking a 75-74 lead with 1.6 sec- Iowa Hawkeyes to win the tournament. rotation of Dockery and Greg Paulus at for their two cents. The names have been onds left on a tip-in by Coleman Unlike Duke, however, the Horns point guard has been effective, and changed to protect the innocent, but the Collins, who led the Hokies with 25 haven’t been challenged by any of their freshman Martynas Pocius has had stories, and the tips, are all true. For the points and eight boards. Duke was six non-ranked opponents, dispatching some impact as a substitute. The Blue sake of equality I asked one girl and one saved by Sean Dockery, who caught an of them easily in blowout wins. Devils will need McRoberts and Lee guy. Let’s call the guy Carl S. and the girl inbound pass just beyond halfcourt and Four of their starters are averaging Melchionni to complement Redick and Clay A. What follows is their advice on drained a 40-foot heave to keep the double figure scoring per game, and the Williams in order to grab the victory. how to make this year’s naked jaunt the Blue Devils as tops in the nation. returns of Aldridge and P.J. Tucker have This highly anticipated matchup of best possible. While Duke has managed to stay elevated their team to its current posi- top teams should be as impressive as it Any good run starts with preparation. undefeated, it cannot afford another tion. Texas will try to utilize its various has been billed. Duke has a chance to While at first you may be pretty confident sub-par performance against the weapons on Saturday, looking to domi- validate its lofty ranking, while Texas you can make it a lap or two around the Longhorns. With the absence of fifth nate the Blue Devils inside and comple- has an opportunity to recast itself as the quad without any problem, you have to starter DeMarcus Nelson, Duke will ment that with the outside shooting of team to beat in the country. The game take into account the alcohol factor. If need to utilize all of its highly-touted Daniel Gibson and Kenton Paulino. will be broadcast at 1:30 PM on CBS, so you’ve ever had to do your best Dr. talent or it could be in for a reality check They could try to get Williams into be sure to check out what is sure to be Richard Kimble impression after a party this weekend. early foul trouble as this problem has one of this year’s best contests. got broken up, then you know what I’m talking about. And if you haven’t, well, everyone has seen “COPS.” There’s a reason why people lining the Fantasy has become reality for one columnist streets of a marathon hand out cups of water instead of glasses of scotch. BY MIKE BIANCHI a problem. I finally came to that realiza- girls that melt my heart every time they Although it may be a little late to get into Knight Ridder Tribune tion Tuesday at 12:07 a.m. with the give me a gap-toothed grin and say, marathon shape, a run tonight, fully Eagles trailing the Seahawks 42-0. That’s “You’re the best Daddy in the whole wide My name is Mike, and I am a fantasy- clothed, is not a bad idea. A little pre-race when the deep discouragement and world.” But sometimes, sadly and stretching can’t hurt either. Just please, holic. despair set in. shamefully, I think I would trade my I’m here today at this A.A. (Athletics refrain from removing your clothes until As I sat there alone in front of a TV set daughters for Antonio Gates and Neil afterwards. Anonymous) meeting because I need watching a meaningless blowout, I Rackers. help and because maybe my story will Now for the attire. Wear shoes. You futilely prayed for some rum-bum quar- I long for the days when I watched the won’t get any “non-naked” deduction help others avoid the demons that have terback named Koy Detmer to lead the NFL for the love of the game. There was a infiltrated my soul. points from the crowd for strapping on Eagles down the field for a field goal that time before this sickness overcame me some trainers. Trust me no one will be It all started because I wanted to would ruin the Seahawks’ shutout and that watching football was a release; a belong, so I joined an office fantasy foot- looking at your shoes. As Red said, “How the 10 extra fantasy points that go with way to relax. Now I watch games agitated many times do you notice a person’s ball league in 2001. I thought it would be it. Take away those 10 points, and it and anxious, cursing Joe Gibbs for a harmless diversion that would help me shoes ... when they’re naked?” (It’s in the would have been enough to propel my pulling out my guy, Clinton Portis, at the director’s cut I swear). It’s slippery out bond with friends and co-workers. Now, team — my wonderfully constructed goal line and allowing Rock Cartwright four years later, I stand before you there and your judgment may be a little and potentially powerful team—into the to score the TD. skewed already thanks to the sauce. shrouded in darkness, devoid of hope, playoffs. I used to root for great teams, great knocked out of the fantasy playoffs by a Speaking of alcohol, it’s not suggested. I crawled into bed early Tuesday a bro- players, great plays. Now I jump out of It’s not even strongly recommended. It’s Seattle Seahawks defense that scored ken man, cursing my luck, questioning my recliner and pump my fist whenever three defensive touchdowns against the my decisions. If only I had pulled the T.J. Duckett scores on a 1-yard plunge. I see LIBERATOR, page 21 despicable, pathetic, quitting trigger on the T.J. Houshmandzadeh deal used to be more interested in watching Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night. when I had the chance. Why is my life so the game itself. Now I sit in a daze They say before you can be cured, a worthless? watching the individual stats scroll by on Cole Liberator is a senior majoring in fantasy-holic must first admit to having Oh I know, I have two beautiful little ESPN2. history. He can be reached via e-mail at [email protected] Thursday, December 8, 2005 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS | CLASSIFIEDS 21

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The third is also a 21 games and averaging 8.6 the toughest fall schedules of so why wouldn’t you be drink- start when everyone is finish- good option as long as you fol- ppg, and has upped both her any team and leaving no doubt ing? Beyond that, the combina- ing. The run starts around 10 low this one requirement; don’t minutes and her impact this about their strength. After four tion of liquid courage and the and this is one time where you give your clothes to a good season, putting up 10.9 ppg straight losses to SEC rival pseudo-warmth that booze don’t want to be too fashion- friend of the opposite sex. and 18 steals. With the return of Texas, the Lady Vols broke the provides is crucial to NQR suc- ably late for the party. Make “It’s awkward when you get Parker and the now-seasoned 100-point mark and handed the cess. While it’s not absolutely sure you are out there for at your clothes back that night,” Nicky Anosike, the sophomore No. 16 Horns their sixth worse necessary for you to be in full least two laps, but fewer than Clay A. said, “and it doesn’t get class will provide much of the loss in school history, 102-61, blackout mode, Clay A. sug- four. Any more than four is too any better the next morning.” team’s firepower this season. on Dec. 1. Three days later, they gests that if you are a first timer much, according to Mr. S. As far as the next morning, Under the direction of ended twelfth-ranked you should drink enough to because “by that time they you’ll most likely wake up in Summit, the Lady Vols have Stanford’s 23-game win streak “not know your own name.” know when you are coming your bed, or in someone else’s been one of college’s most with a 74-67 win on Dec. 4, a Some people try to save face around and you know where bed, or maybe in a bush, or on dominating forces, producing win that pushed them back to and mask their identity with a they are. It could get a little the porch of that person who some of the game’s best players the No. 1 spot after flip-flop- paper bag or stocking. Bad weird.” shall not be named. Then you’ll in the past decade — Tamika ping with Duke in recent weeks. idea. Why? Because when you Sticking with the awkward start to see a few blurry snap- Catchings, Chamique Four titles in five years for start stumbling around, theme, there’s the question of shots in your mind. Holdsclaw, Kara Lawson — and the UConn Huskies have kept inevitably run into a tree, and what to do with your clothes. You’ll start to panic because winning five national titles the Lady Vols outside looking knock yourself unconscious There are basically three you can’t remember what hap- between 1989 and 1998. But in. But as the “Super Six” step you are going to draw a crowd. options for where to stash pened last night. Did you make despite several No. 1 preseason up into their sophomore sea- It’s happened before. And them: a) in a nearby room, b) a complete ass out of yourself? rankings and repeated chorus- sons, rallying behind the infu- when that crowd realizes that hidden in a bush somewhere, When that feeling hits, just es of “this is the year,” sion of Parker’s all-around you are down for the count they or c)with a trustworthy friend. remember to relax, because Tennessee hasn’t taken home power, look for the Lady Vols to are going to have to remove The first should be done only if among runners and non-run- the NCAA hardware since 1998, back up their preseason rank- that bag. Then instead of being you have an easy way to get ners alike, no one else remem- when it capped off a 39-0 sea- ing and bring home their first a moving naked person you are back into the room (i. e. key, bers either. son with its third straight title in seven years. Library finds missing newspapers on White Sox scandal BY JODI S. COHEN news stories and had an attack of con- on the third table from the entrance of the versity has a near-complete set. There are Knight Ridder Tribune science and decided to drop them off,” 2nd-floor reference room. He said he did no other publicly accessible copies of the said Kraft, 28, a visiting assistant librarian not see them during a walk through the editions that were temporarily missing At first, librarian Erik Kraft thought the for digital resources, who said he saw the room two hours earlier. Kraft called from the university’s collection, several bulky books lying on top of a University of books while strolling through the refer- another librarian to share the good news librarians and sports researchers said. Illinois study table were only out of place. ence room to straighten up and check if and locked them in his office overnight. The missing newspapers were consid- But after opening the dusty, bound vol- anyone needed help. University police said in a news release ered valuable because of their rarity and umes Tuesday night, he realized they were “It was a conspicuous location,” he that they do not plan to fingerprint the because they included stories about the the missing editions of a rare sports news- said. “It is in a very visible place, one of fragile volumes because it could harm eight White Sox players indicted on paper credited with first reporting the the first tables when you walk in the them. charges of throwing the 1919 World Series, 1919 White Sox gambling scandal. room, but it is semiprivate,” with chest- “Whoever took them ended up doing when the heavily favored Sox lost to the With his find, Kraft became a library high stacks of books surrounding the the right thing,” said Karen Schmidt, asso- Cincinnati Reds. Collyer’s, credited by hero and the Case of the Missing Collyer’s table. ciate university librarian for collections. baseball historians with first revealing the Eye was solved — sort of. It remains Librarians at the Urbana-Champaign “It’s all speculation but the only thing you scandal, reported on Oct. 18, 1919, days unclear how the large volumes returned campus realized the 1920s volumes of can guess is that probably somebody who after the end of the World Series, the to the library Tuesday night, the day the Collyer’s Eye, a weekly sports and gam- was involved in the baseball history com- names of players who allegedly fixed the Chicago Tribune published a story about bling newspaper, were missing earlier this munity probably realized that maybe they games. the missing books. fall around the same time the White Sox shouldn’t be hanging onto these things.” The players were acquitted of criminal The volumes include newspapers from were on their way to winning the team’s The tabloid, popular with horse racing charges in 1921, but were banned from 1920 to 1922 and 1924 to 1926. first World Series in 88 years. fans, was published in Chicago from playing baseball by Commissioner “I got the sense that someone heard the Kraft spotted the books at about 9 p.m. about 1913 to at least 1948 and the uni- Kenesaw Mountain Landis.