Where You Read It First Mostly Cloudy 66/60 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LX, NUMBER 33 TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2010 TUFTSDAILY.COM Tisch Library director Friedman School wins $15 million to retire after 19 years for nutrition programs in Asia, Africa

BY MAHPARI SOTOUDEH Michalak expressed pride in BY KATHRYN OLSON Contributing Writer the library’s development over Daily Editorial Board her tenure as director. Director of Tisch Library Jo-Ann “We didn’t have great resources The United States Agency Michalak will leave her position or collections at the time, and for International Development this spring after 19 years. we’ve really worked to change (USAID) this month granted Tufts’ As director, Michalak oversaw that,” Michalak said. “When Tisch Friedman School of Nutrition the construction and renova- Library was first built, we did not Science and Policy two awards tion of the Tisch Library and the even have the funds to complete totaling $15 million to establish construction of the Lilly Music the ground level, but that has now research programs in agriculture, Library, as well as the creation of been completely renovated.” health and nutrition in Asia and Tisch’s website. During her direc- A 2003 accreditation noted the Africa. torship, survey data has indicated library’s progress, stating that the The Leader with Associates a turnaround in satisfaction with library was no longer a negative Award establishes Tufts as the Tufts library services, she said. aspect for the university, she said. principal organizer for two new Tufts had begun an initiative Tufts’ library resources are now nutrition Collaborative Research to expand its library, then known comparable to those of other Support Programs (CRSP) in Africa as the Wessell Library, when schools in the greater Boston area, and Asia. This marks the first nutri- Michalak arrived at Tufts in 1991. which has decreased students’ tion CRSP that USAID has awarded Surveys at the time showed an need to rely on outside libraries, in 25 years. overall satisfaction rate below 50 she said. The Friedman School will lead percent, according to Michalak. “Previously, Tufts was a very a group of U.S.-based institutions Student, faculty and staff feed- active user of the other collections and partners in Africa and Asia back has reflected improvement, in the Boston area, but now, the to implement two five-year pro- she said, citing a current overall strength of our collections can be grams. satisfaction rate with library ser- put up against other library con- “We want to bridge health, agri- vices at over 95 percent. sortiums,” Michalak said. culture and nutrition to change Additionally, the university’s Michalak contributed to a the definition of well-being,” senior exit surveys annually report planning group that converted Friedman School Professor of that the library is both the most the then-Wessell Library into the Food Policy and Applied Nutrition important and the most highly present-day Tisch Library. The William Masters, who will lead the rated support service, she said. renovation project more than CRSP in Africa, said. Michalak said she plans to doubled the library’s floor space Among the partnering insti- remain a part of the Tufts com- and restructured the building’s tutions are Johns Hopkins munity after she leaves her cur- layout to accommodate changing University’s Bloomberg School of rent position. student and technological needs, Public Health, Harvard University’s “It has been my privilege to according to Michalak. School of Public Health, Purdue lead the Tisch Library as it grew Michalak said the process of University’s Department of into a respected research library, library improvement is always Agricultural Economics and which was not the case 18 years ongoing. Tuskegee University’s College of ago, and became a selling point to “The arts and sciences and Agricultural, Environmental and COURTESY TUFTS PHOTOGRAPHY prospective students and faculty engineering programs continue Natural Sciences. Friedman School Dean Eileen Kennedy said the school’s strong history and a research partner while they working with the U.S. Agency for International Development contributed are here,” she said. see MICHALAK, page 2 see FRIEDMAN, page 2 to its winning $15 million for new food security projects.

Search gets underway for new head of public and environmental safety BY DAPHNE KOLIOS “Human Resources partnered with Daily Editorial Board the VP for Operations to refine the job description and select the search firm,” The search to replace John King, Cronin said in an e-mail. “HR is collab- the former Senior Director of Public orating with the search firm in review- and Environmental Safety is underway, ing resumes and selecting candidates with a replacement expected by the to be interviewed.” end of 2010. Human Resources’ role is to coordi- King left Tufts in mid-August to nate the interview process, Cronin said. become the director of public safety and Executive Vice President Patricia chief of police at Boston College. Vice Campbell said that while Tufts has President for Operations Dick Reynolds recently begun to emphasize keeping is serving as the interim director until a budget restraints in mind while filling replacement is named. open positions, the importance of this The search for King’s successor start- role supersedes such considerations. ed last month, and the candidate inter- “We’re clearly not going to leave some- view process has just begun, according thing as critical as this unfilled — that to Vice President of Human Resources wouldn’t be wise,” Campbell said. “So we ASHLEY SEENAUTH/TUFTS DAILY Kathe Cronin. have not approached this any differently Students bid on dinner dates with Wren RAs in Carmichael Hall to benefit Jumpstart. Reynolds, to whom the new director because of the economy than we would will report, is heading up the search. He have at any other time.” Wren RA auction raises $342 for non-profit said the search team includes representa- Campbell stressed the importance of tives from different departments at Tufts. the mutual agreeability of a candidate BY BIANCA BLAKESLEY Eight RAs participated in the fundraiser “I will certainly be working with prior to his or her appointment to the Contributing Writer for the organization. It was announced at Human Resources; we’ll certainly be position. the event that a total of $342 was raised from working with [Executive Vice President] “We want that person to get a good Wren Hall residential assistants on winning bids and raffle tickets sold during Patricia Campbell,” Reynolds said. sense of Tufts,” she said. “We want some- Sunday auctioned themselves off as din- the auction. “We will also have some of our clients one to know us well so they’re making a ner dates at a philanthropic event held in Participating students purchased auc- [involved, as well as] the deans of the good choice, as well as for us to get to the lobby of Carmichael Hall to benefit tion paddles for $1, receiving with their various schools.” know them well so that we’re sure it’s a Jumpstart, a non-profit that works to pre- paddles a raffle ticket for a simultaneous An external recruitment firm has been really good match.” pare preschoolers in low-income communi- hired to aid in selecting candidates, ties to enter kindergarten. see AUCTION, page 2 according to Cronin. see PUBLIC SAFETY, page 2

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The men’s and wom- News 1 Op-Ed 7 Local chef Ming Tsai en’s soccer teams com- expounds on his rise to peted in thrillers over Features 3 Comics 8 culinary stardom. the weekend. Arts | Living 5Sports 9 Editorial | Letters 6 Classifieds 10 see FEATURES, page 3 see SPORTS, page 9 2 THE TUFTS DAILY NEWS Tuesday, October 26, 2010 University hopes to find new senior director of Friedman leads food security public and environmental safety by end of year mission in developing countries

PUBLIC SAFETY Reynolds said specific work one who has a calm approach FRIEDMAN which global food prices rose on continued from page 1 experience in campus safety is and good judgment yet is continued from page 1 average 43 percent, according to In the initial phases of a crucial consideration. capable of making quick deci- USAID chose the Friedman the International Monetary Fund. the search process, the job “We’re really looking for sions when they need to be,” School to lead the two CRSPs in “The new CRSP program reflects description had to be altered someone who has experi- she said. part due to its successful contribu- a new commitment to food secu- to better reflect the demands ence in campus public safety, Those involved in the tions to the U.S. government and rity and nutrition,” Webb said. of the position, according to because running a university search emphasized the need its proven ability to deliver with Masters noted the importance Campbell. public safety office is very dif- to conduct a speedy yet thor- other USAID initiatives, according of collaborating with local institu- “There were a handful of ferent than municipal police ough process. to Masters. tions in Africa and Asia, rather than things that John had taken forces,” Reynolds said. “This “It’s a really important posi- “We have established a relation- imposing a specific U.S. policy. on over the years that weren’t job will have responsibility tion and we’re hoping as quick- ship with USAID that has con- “We are coming with a tool- directly part of public safety,” for environment health and ly as possible to fill it with tributed to U.S. policy-making for kit, not with a blueprint,” Masters Campbell said. safety and emergency man- someone we think is capable over 20 years. Friedman has seen said. “We want to bring our skills “[These included] risk man- agement, as well as the police of doing a really terrific job,” its mission as informing nutrition and ability to address issues being agement issues … that are a lit- force,” he added. Campbell said. policy in the U.S. and elsewhere faced by our partner countries and tle more of financial and insur- Campbell said a new direc- “If we don’t find the right and has [done] that with increas- engage in dialogue with research- ance issues, so that role is now tor should bring experience person, we won’t settle,” she ing success,” Masters said. “The ers already working there in order part of finance and not in public and strong teamwork skills to added. “We’ll really try to make number and quality of nutrition- to add our toolkit to theirs.” safety,” Campbell said. “There the position. an excellent appointment, and related researchers and research By identifying partners such were a handful of small things “We want someone who can I think that the market is such projects here is second to none.” as local universities, think tanks, like that that we changed, but handle emergencies well, so that we will attract a number Friedman School Dean Eileen research institutions and policy basically it’s the same role.” they have to be really some- of good candidates.” Kennedy noted Tufts’ positive rep- analysts, they will develop a set of utation as a determining factor in best practices in regards to food the decision to award the school security that local institutions can $15 million. use in the future, Webb said. “The reputation of not only “In the short term, we will Michalak helped plan Tisch, build website Friedman but Tufts University in develop successful programs, but MICHALAK general played a role,” Kennedy in the long run, we want to build continued from page 1 said. “We have a 30-year track the capacity for local programs to to add new areas they want to record in developing countries address problems of food security teach in, and that has service and working in food security and 30 in their region,” Webb said. collection implications for us,” years’ experience of faculty work- The Friedman School expects Michalak said. “We talk to the fac- ing shoulder-to-shoulder with to identify the two countries — ulty on how they teach and what USAID.” one in Africa and one in Asia, — it kind of resources they want to CRSPs are funded through will begin working in within the teach their classes, and buy our USAID with the goal of providing next four to six weeks, according to collections accordingly.” long-term solutions to food secu- Kennedy. They will choose from a Michalak’s job involved keep- rity issues in developing countries list of 20 focus countries identified ing up with evolving technology through collaborative research. by the Feed the Future Initiative, and student needs while simulta- They are traditionally awarded to she said. neously acquiring the funding to American universities that receive Kennedy also noted that achieve this goal, she said. significant federal funding, Masters although these are only five- “There are definitely things said, making the Friedman School year programs, these initiatives we had not anticipated when we one of the first private institutions could stay active for much lon- planned Tisch, such as geographic to receive such an award. ger through “buy-in” funding. The information systems, the café, the The CRSP grants will finan- $15 million represents core fund- wireless delivery of information or cially support the federal Feed ing, but any interested country or the huge growth of information the Future Initiative, established donor could add to that sum in that is digital,” Michalak said. “You in May to encourage new health order to take part in the initiative, have to move a lot to just stay even and agriculture strategies aimed at making it likely that resources will at this job.” improving nutrition in developing exceed $15 million, according to Michalak’s accomplishments countries. Webb. also include securing a donor for a DILYS ONG/TUFTS DAILY “This is a global push by the Webb and Kennedy pointed out planned multimedia-production Jo-Ann Michalak has presided over many changes at Tisch Library. U.S. to link agriculture, health and that the CRSPs bring the potential lab, according to Laura Walters, nutrition in order to integrate them for large scale Tufts-wide collabo- Tisch’s associate director for the head of the Lilly Music Library, Resources department to intro- so they support each other more ration, identifying the Masters of teaching, research and informa- credited Michalak with creating duce a staff recognition system than in the past,” Friedman School Public Health program at the Tufts tion resources. the current administrative model, that was adopted by the univer- Academic Dean Patrick Webb, who School of Medicine, the Cummings Michalak also established the in which one director oversees all sity, Walters said. will lead the CRSP Asia program, School of Veterinary Medicine and Friends of Tufts Libraries, a group areas of the library. “Jo-Ann has always been said. the School of Engineering as likely that stages events like book dis- “There have been changes to interested in staff develop- The previous nutrition CRSP collaborators. cussions and author lectures for different types of communica- ment, and she has worked ended 25 years ago, in part due to “This is very exciting but also a students and alumni. The group tion structures so that managers closely with Human Resources the foreign aid community’s belief challenging activity,” Webb said. also organizes fundraising efforts can have more and better com- to present many skill devel- that nutrition and agriculture did “This is not something Tufts has for future renovations. Michalak munication among themselves, opment opportunities to the not deserve immediate attention been engaged with in the past. said she will remain active in the as well as up the administrative staff,” Walters said. “She intro- in developing countries, according We are looking forward to lot of group after the end of her time chain,” Rogan said. duced the concept of teams to to Masters. Nutrition came back collaboration, but it will be a lot as director. Michalak worked closely the library and is truly com- on the agenda, Webb said, during of work and is daunting at the Music Librarian Michael Rogan, with the university’s Human mitted to good staff morale.” the 2007-2008 global food crisis, in same time.”

See tuftsdaily.com for an Wren RAs conduct charity auction Police Briefs interactive map. AUCTION interactive and unique way to raise money HOT SPOT member of the group will be sum- continued from page 1 … it’s not what students are used to see- Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) moned, McCarthy said. drawing for gift certificates to local restau- ing,” she said. officers at 8:45 p.m. on Oct. 18 found two rants. The RAs took turns presenting their Bui called the event both a fundraiser students behind Lewis Hall smoking marijua- STOP STEALING THE BOAT dinner date offer as well as a supplementary and a social opportunity. “Residents get to na. At 4:15 p.m. the following day, officers ALREADY activity of their choice. see RAs in less of a rule-enforcer position,” found another student smoking marijuana, Bidding was initially set at $10 and was Bui said. also behind Lewis. TUPD confiscated and TUPD officers at 3:20 a.m. on Oct. 24 raised in $2 increments. More than 40 people “We weren’t originally intending to adver- destroyed the substances both times. arrested a student on the corner of Professors attended the event, and bids ranged between tise it as a date” Li said. Row and Curtis Street for disorderly conduct. $18 and $66. Eleanor Hofstedt, a sophomore, said the GIRLS GONE WILD: TUFTS The officers had arrived at the area in response All proceeds were collected on-site by a prospect of winning dinner with Essel and EDITION to a report that someone might have been representative from Jumpstart. step lessons with BlackOut compelled her attempting to steal the boat in front of the “Jumpstart is an organization a lot of peo- to participate. A TUPD officer at 10:26 p.m. on Oct. Alpha Tau Omega (ATO) fraternity house at ple, at least at Tufts, care about,” senior Ekow “I just came to watch, but I just had to get 21 on the corner of Bromfield Road and 134 Professors Row. They found the student Essel, a Wren RA, said. a lesson from BlackOut so I bid,” she said. “I Dearborn Road was informed of a group of hiding in the bushes. The officers approached Wren Resident Director Chester Li said was actually pretty surprised I got it for $38. I naked girls nearby. Reporting officers found and attempted to speak with him, but the the amount of money raised exceeded the thought it would be more expensive.” six females in their underwear and bras hid- student responded with unruly behavior, so original $200 projection for the event. Other RAs offered supplemental activi- ing behind a car while trying to put their the officers arrested him.The case will go to Essel said the event turnout exceeded ties like a Boston Duck Tour, swing dance clothes back on. court, according to McCarthy. his expectations. “[It] was better than I lessons, a trip to the Loj, behind-the-scenes “I have no idea why, I have no idea,” thought,” he said. passes to the New England Aquarium and TUPD Sgt. Robert McCarthy said. NOSY NEIGHBORS Programming Coordinator of Residential breakfast in bed. “They put their clothes back on,” he Life Keiko Zoll said that the event was held The raffle drawings, held in between auc- said, “and were sent on their way.” TUPD at 12:20 a.m. on Oct. 25 received a as part of the “major projects” initiative that tions, featured prizes of gift cards from event complaint from an individual in Hodgdon Hall requires RA duty teams to produce six pro- sponsors, including Boston Burger Company, LITTLE RASCALS who smelled marijuana. Responding officers grams per semester. Orleans Restaurant and Bar, Dave’s Fresh investigated and found a small amount of “One of those three developmental pro- Pasta and Snappy Sushi. TUPD officers at 1 a.m. on Oct. 24 the substance in one of the rooms, which grams for the semester must be an active Bui said that the idea of the raffle was received a call to report to South Hall. they confiscated and destroyed. citizenship program,” Zoll said, adding that implemented to give those who are more Reporting officers found a group of this particular requirement is new this year. timid a chance to participate in the event. four juveniles from Medford in front —compiled by Alexandra Bogus based Junior Crystal Bui, a Wren RA, said that The last raffle contained a “wild card,” with of the dorm cutting bike locks and on reports from Tufts University Police the idea for the event was jointly decided which the winner could choose any RA for a attempting to steal the bikes. Each Department on by the RAs. “We think it’s more of an dinner without bidding. 3

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PROFILE SAMANTHA JAFFE | Celebrity chef Ming Tsai lives the dream EAST COAST, WEST COAST and adds Western flavor to Eastern dishes CA BY JON CHENG Daily Editorial Board RECIPE | FROM THE KITCHEN OF MING TSAI diction The wrinkles have started appear- Fried duck tossed in ponzu-cranberry sauce ing and the hairline is receding, but n oft-heard refrain my freshman 46-year-old celebrity chef Ming Tsai — Ingredients year: “Don’t mind Sam. She only rated number 16 on People Magazine’s 1 whole duck, broken down into talks like that because she’s from “Most Beautiful People” list 10 years 8 equal parts (drumsticks, wings, ACalifornia.” ago — shows no signs of slowing down breasts) I will admit there is some truth to it. We his career since his debut to superstar- 2 cups cornstarch Californians do have a distinct difference dom in 1998. 1 bunch scallions, sliced in diction compared to the East Coasters. Tsai, who is the executive chef of 1 cup cranberries, minced For example, we get stoked or psyched the award-winning restaurant Blue 1 cup hoisin or (occasionally) pumped. We say “like” Ginger in Wellesley and the host of 1/2 cup ponzu more often per sentence than the aver- his two cooking shows, has received 2 tablespoons honey age New Englander. And nothing we do is more accolades than many chefs of Kosher salt ever “wicked.” Ever. his caliber. He was voted “Chef of the Freshly ground black pepper to 4. Carefully dump out oil into heat- When I first came to Tufts, I couldn’t Year” by Esquire in 1998 and won an Canola oil for frying safe container and, in same wok, stir- believe people actually said “wicked pis- Emmy Award for his cooking show fry scallions and cranberries. sah.” I thought that it was a joke, some- “East Meets West.” 5. Add hoisin and stir for 30 seconds thing all the Mass. kids were doing to But Tsai’s current success would not Instructions to get the raw flavor out. play a prank on all the transplants. Turns exist without the passion for cooking 1. In a wok, pre-heat about 2 inches of 6. Deglaze with ponzu and add out, “wicked” is a way of life. According that was instilled in him by his parents canola oil in a wok to 350 degrees. honey. to UrbanDictionary.com — the obvi- while growing up in Dayton, Ohio. 2. Season duck with salt and pepper 7. Check for flavor and season with ous expert resource on the subject — “Both my parents were great cooks, and toss in cornstarch. salt and pepper if necessary. “wicked” is “New England slang that adds and I always was around food and eat- 3. Shallow fry until golden-brown and 8. Add back the duck and toss well to emphasis. Synonymous with really, very ing their food,” Tsai told the Daily. “My delicious; set aside. coat. Serve immediately. and hella.” Furthermore, it allegedly orig- mom opened a restaurant [where we inated in Boston and has since spread lived], so I got the restaurant bug at the like wildfire throughout New England. early age of 13.” school in Paris. So it wasn’t difficult cooking shows, “Ming’s Quest” on the Now, being from L.A., I’m clearly no Tsai cooked alongside his parents for Tsai to figure out where his inter- Fine Living Network and “Simply Ming” expert on “wicked.” But I will say that it at their restaurant, Mandarin Kitchen, ests laid. He continued to take more on PBS, running his restaurant and is at least as ridiculous and cliche to hear for two years before attending Phillips cooking classes and work in kitchens publishing his fourth cookbook, “One- Mass. kids saying, “it’s wicked hawt out- Academy in Andover, Mass. Following from Tokyo to Paris before return- Pot Meals” — out this November — Tsai side,” as it is to hear me saying, “I’m so in the footsteps of his father, Tsai con- ing to the United States to enroll at still tries to learn new things every day, stoked that it isn’t snowing yet.” tinued on to Yale University to earn his Cornell University’s College of Hotel a practice which to which he attributes While we’re on the subject of diction, degree in mechanical engineering. At Administration. At that point, Tsai much of his success. there are a few things I’d like to clear up Yale, however, he realized that science began to gather more practical skills “Just like every other chef, I try to on behalf of all Californians. Firstly, and was not his cup of tea. that he later used to build up his com- eat a lot of other people’s foods and most importantly, I’m from California. “There was not one class that inter- mercial success. read literally hundreds and hundreds I’m not from Cali. If you call it Cali, you’re ested me, so after graduating I did not “There was a great human resource of cookbooks,” Tsai said. “I also eat in clearly not from there. It would be like venture into any [mechanical engi- class in the business school about orga- traditional Thai restaurants, which is calling Vermont “Verm.” It’s a no-no. neering] jobs,” Tsai said. nization behavior which taught [com- where I get my inspiration.” Secondly, NorCal and SoCal have less In fact, Tsai said that the only memo- munications] skills,” Tsai said. “That Tsai uses traditional Asian recipes as in common than Massachusetts and New rable experience he had during his was useful in a sense of learning about a starting point for many of his dishes Hampshire. Kids from Mass. and from college years was the summer he spent how to be nice to people.” N.H. both say “wicked” like it’s their job, at the prestigious Cordon Bleu cooking In between filming for his current see CHEF, page 4 but no one from south of Santa Cruz has or will ever say “hella.” And there is very little that offends someone from SoCal as much as being asked by some unsus- In the aftermath of recent suicides, Tufts LGBT pecting East Coaster whether they say “hella” a lot. We don’t. That would be like someone from Florida saying “wicked.” It goes against the natural order of just community leaders reflect on bullying problems about everything. BY SARAH KORONES The next order of business is this Daily Editorial Board “California accent” nonsense. I come home from summer break, and all my Under cloudless blue skies on Oct. 13, friends are wigging out over my “accent.” the Tufts community celebrated National Once and for all, Californians don’t Coming Out Day. Students, faculty members have accents. There is a Boston accent. and friends crowded the Mayer Campus There is a New England accent. There Center patio with rainbow-colored pins on is a New York accent and a New Jersey their backpacks and pride flags poking out accent. There is a Southern accent and a of their pockets. They listened, watched and Midwestern accent. But Californians do cheered as speakers from across the Tufts not have accents. community spoke about the importance of Sure, some of us — particularly those the day on campus. from L.A., like me — may talk faster than Amid the excitement and cries for toler- the average individual. Some of us — par- ance and acceptance, however, a somber- ticularly those from SoCal, specifically ness pervaded the air, for this year’s event Santa Barbara or L.A. — describe things was not just about support and commu- as “gnarly” or use “sauce” as a suffix — nity for those who identify as lesbian, gay, something REALLY gnarly is “gnar-sauce” bisexual or transgender (LGBT) on campus — but that does not an accent make! And but also about memorializing those who while Midwesterners drink “pop” and had taken their own lives because they felt Bostonians drink “tonic,” we Californians they were lacking that support system. drink plain ol’ soda. Led by LGBT Center Director Tom Sure, we have valley girls. But how Bourdon, rally-goers participated in a many of those attend Tufts University, moment of silence for three recent suicide honestly? Not many. They all stay in victims: Seth Walsh, a 13-year old boy who California and keep their “Ohmigod like was relentlessly bullied about his sexuality JOSH BERLINGER/TUFTS DAILY the other night I like died like it was so and died in late September; Asher Brown, Websites like CollegeACB.com have changed the nature of bullying. funny!”-isms with them. a young boy from Texas who fatally shot In short, my message is simple: Live himself after taunting from his classmates; immaturity but as means of inflicting seri- they drunkenly write ‘faggot’ on the door and let live. I won’t bash your ridiculous and Tyler Clementi, a Rutgers freshmen ous psychological harm. in a residence hall and a student has idiomatic expressions if you afford the who committed suicide after his roommate Junior Kate Salwen, a member of Queer to walk by it every day, no matter how same courtesy to mine. After all, we need publicly humiliated him by posting an inti- Peers, believes that at Tufts, the problem much they feel loved and no matter how all types — the die-hard New Englanders mate video on the Internet. is less a matter of blatant hatred and out- comfortable they are with their own who “pahk their cars in Havahd Yahd,” In the face of reports of anti-gay bul- right LGBT bullying and more an issue sexuality … it still stings,” Salwen said. the Californians who get “stoked for lying and a series of highly publicized of slips of the tongue and insensitive “Unfortunately, that might be all it takes gnarly waves over Thanksgiving break, suicides, Americans have been forced to remarks. Queer Peers, a student orga- to send someone over the edge.” man” and everything in between. confront the question of just how much nization based out of the LGBT Center, It is in these possibly unintentional acts is being done to achieve tolerance toward consists of a network of student to serve of intolerance that real wounds begin to the LGBT community and to prevent bul- as resources on issues relateds to sexual- form, Salwen said. Samantha Jaffe is a sophomore who has not lying. People are beginning to recognize ity for the Tufts community. yet declared a major. She can be reached at anti-gay taunts not as childhood acts of “People don’t understand that when see BULLYING, page 4 [email protected]. 4 THE TUFTS DAILY FEATURES Tuesday, October 26, 2010 Wellesley’s Ming Tsai brings Asian LGBT bullying is on Americans’ Fusion to Wellesley and national TV minds after series of suicides CHEF Duck.” His surprise victory against the BULLYING out how to make it stop when you don’t continued from page 3 world-famous chef is also why he is continued from page 3 even know who is saying it in the first and redefines them with a Western currently now a contestant on the Food “I think everyone knows that when place.” twist. At Blue Ginger, for example, Network’s third season of “The Next you taunt a person for any aspect of their Bourdon explained that the Internet some of his signature dishes include Iron Chef.” personality, it is incredibly harmful, but has changed the face of bullying for foie gras-shiitake shumai in sauternes- With a promising career still under- I don’t think everyone knows that when today’s generation. shallot broth and tea-smoked salmon way, Tsai is still humble about what he you repeatedly make side remarks refer- “Bullying has always been a big prob- and beef Carpaccio with avocado-jica- hopes to achieve. encing some aspect of a person as being lem, but one thing that has changed is ma salad and fresh wasabi emulsion. “The most important thing for me is different and outside of the norm it can that it has become something you now He also gives classic Caesar salad “the just sound business that continues to do have an even stronger effect, especially if almost can’t escape,” he said. “Even in Ming treatment:” dressed with sesame well; I’m surrounded by 90 employees it is someone close to you,” she said. the safety of your own home, you can still and topped with Chinese cruller crou- that are amazing and reliable,” Tsai said. Senior Simon Katz, co-president of be targeted by texts, e-mails, Facebook tons. “That satisfaction I get is more than Tufts’ Queer Straight Alliance, agreed messages, web posts, and you might not Although the popularity of the fusion- when I get a golden statue or a guest that while direct name-calling and teas- even know who is doing the bullying. style marriage of Eastern and Western appearance or a prestigious title.” ing about sexual preference or identity It’s 24/7 harassment, and because of the flavors has dwindled since its height Tsai believes that anyone can achieve are not widespread problems at Tufts, shame that can go along with it, no one in the ’90s, Blue Ginger has contin- similar success in the culinary world other forms of insensitivity should still else might even know what is going on.” ued its success, winning an Ivy Award through hard work. be taken seriously. Katz agreed that the Internet has from Restaurants & Institutions in 2007 “If you finally get the opportunity, “I think that most of the problems made the process of bullying much more and a Best of Boston award by Boston like I did, you must knock it out of the at Tufts are more subtle than outright tempting for some to partake in. Magazine in 2008. Recently, Tsai also park,” Tsai said. “Just remind yourself bullying,” he said. “The issue is, how “Social media has made it easier for competed in “Iron Chef America,” beat- that you get one chance, and this is not do you define bullying? I think people people to be bullied,” he said. “I really ing Iron Chef Bobby Flay in “Battle a dress rehearsal.” often say things that are homophobic think that a huge part of it here at Tufts or transphobic — negative or diminish- comes from websites like CollegeACB.” ing toward transsexual or transgendered So how does one address the problem people — without realizing it, and when of bullying when the bullies themselves someone who is LGBT or questioning are relatively unknown? According to their identity overhears those things, it’s Bourdon, it is a complicated but neces- almost as detrimental as being directly sary process. confrontational.” “Sadly, I think this problem won’t Among the most discussed current ever go away completely,” Bourdon issues concerning bullying for today’s said. “One of the most important youth is the rise of social networks, tools things we can do is simply to encour- that allow for bullying to extend past the age people to be civil to one another, playgrounds of elementary school chil- to not attack in such cruel and imma- dren and onto the computer screens in ture ways, to avoid websites which are high schools and colleges. Social networks breeding grounds for cyber-bullying such as Facebook and Twitter allow for the and to speak out against bullying when rapid dissemination of rumors and gos- you see it taking place.” sip, while websites such as CollegeACB. For Katz, dealing with bullying comes com, the College Anonymous Confession down to relying on an individual support Board, allow users to post disparaging network. remarks about their peers while hiding “I have had things shouted at me behind anonymity. from time to time, and it really makes Bourdon regards these acts as particular- me feel self-conscious and hyper-aware ly harmful due to their anonymous nature. of the differences that separate me “We are seeing most of the targeted from other people. However, I’ve never bullying taking place in cyberspace, and felt like I didn’t have anyone to talk to COURTESY MING TSAI it’s ugly out there,” he said. “Even more about those times or been unable to Ming Tsai is the executive chef at Blue Ginger in Wellesley and will compete on the scary, as we’ve entered this new frontier, handle it,” he said. “That makes me Food Network’s ‘The Next Iron Chef’ this season. it is currently next to impossible to figure lucky, really.” Do you care about how sexual violence is handled on our campus?

4th Annual Sexual Violence Community Forum

Discuss our new university wide and judicial policy with panel including Dean Reitman, and Veronica Carter

Wednesday 10/27 @7:30 Metcalf Hall Lounge

Bring your friends. Your opinions. Your questions.

The panel: Dean Bruce Reitman, Judicial Affairs Officer: Veronica Carter, Director of Health and Wellness: Michelle Bowdler, Sexual Assault Clinician: Susan Mahoney, Captain of TUPD: Mark Keith.

Discussion moderated by the Sexual Violence Resource Coordinator, [email protected]

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THEATER REVIEW MADELINE HALL | THE TASTEFUL AND THE TASTELESS ‘Circle Mirror Transformation’ puts Mixing the drama classroom in center stage and BY LAURA MORENO Daily Editorial Board matching “Circle Mirror Transformation,” the first of a three-play series by Annie Baker, is an he words “hopeless” and “romantic” unusual play that manages to invoke in the are far too often paired together. Should someone be asked about Circle Mirror Transformation Ttheir views on love, frequently the response is something along the lines of, “Oh, I’m just a hopeless romantic; I love that goopy, goofy stuff.” Aside from my Written by Annie Baker immediate reaction to gag, such a declara- Directed by Melia Bensussen tion suggests to me a self-defeating proc- lamation, resembling the sentiment of, “I At the Calderwood Pavilion at the believe in love, but I’m not too optimistic.” BCA through November 14 What causes this hopelessness? Is it Tickets $25 to $89 heartbreak and fear of rejection? Is it a lack of appealing members of the desired sex? audience the same feelings of uneasiness Perhaps. Actually, I can fully attest to the and nervous expectation experienced by its truth of the latter proposition. Step up the characters as they set out to immerse them- game, dudes. selves in the uninhibited world of acting. I maintain rational hope, though, and It is clever and profound, funny and heart- advise you, disillusioned Tufts dater, to do wrenching and terrifically realistic. the same, if for only one reason: the magi- Currently showing at the Calderwood PLAYBILL.COM cal powers of a mixtape. Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts, ‘ Circle Mirror Transformation’ examines the main characters’ trials and tribulations through Don’t scoff: I’m not living in the 1980s, “Circle Mirror Transformation” is part of the lens of their local drama class. nor do I generally harbor delusions (aside the “Shirley, VT Plays” Festival, an event from my long-held childhood fantasy that created to celebrate Baker’s work. The play nudity was common at the Saturday Morning As the play slowly advances, the characters I am, in fact, Matilda). I believe whole- is set in the small fictional town of Shirley, Farmer’s Market. prove to be multilayered and engaging. The heartedly in the ability to generate love Vt., and introduces its five main charac- All of these facts allow us to construct an comprehensive development of the charac- and spark interest in the form of a musi- ters as they take part in six beginner adult image of Baker as a person and of what she ters quickly transforms the play into a fantas- cal exchange first known in ancient times drama lessons. is trying to achieve as she places five unique- tic myriad of poignancy, humor and love. as the mixtape. A compilation of songs The show, which runs for close to two ly memorable characters in a windowless The theater fanatics in the audience will arranged in a way that demonstrates the hours without an intermission, is a well- dance studio in Shirley. Nevertheless, the enjoy the play’s use of familiar acting games innermost feelings of the giver, the mix- paced examination of five adults who are all focus of “Circle Mirror Transformation” is the such as Word-at-a-Time, Gibberish with a tape allows us to use the voices of other, going through difficult experiences ranging characters themselves, who, like the town, Past Incident, and of course, Circle, Mirror, more musically inclined individuals to from divorce to a recent move to a new town. are incredibly complex. Transformation as the catalyst for the char- sing our souls. It is so simple, and so The audience gets to know the characters As the play advances, the true nature of acters’ development. widely used even to this day, though rarely while they get to know one another through the characters is revealed, and our impres- Baker wrote the play in an attempt to given the credit it is due. the class’s theater games and breaks, as well sion of each slowly shifts. Through this evo- perform an experiment in which characters Nothing I could ever write could rival the as the emerging love affairs, conflicts and lution, Baker successfully mirrors everyday were revealed through carefully scripted for- honesty embodied by Elliott Smith’s songs secrets that are revealed. The audience is experiences with first impressions and incor- mal exercises and typical games of a beginner or accurately describe the simple yet com- introduced to the characters not by how rect assumptions with which the audience is drama class, Charles Haugland, literary asso- plicated act of falling in love quite like The they represent themselves, but by how they undoubtedly familiar. ciate for the Huntington Theatre Company, Beatles could. perceive their classmates as well as portray The jolly and engaging drama teacher, wrote in Huntington’s “Cell Phone Playbill.” That cultural tendency to explain our- them — it is a drama class, after all. Maddy, is middle-aged and happily married In fact, each night that the play is performed selves through music is sometimes impos- Playwright Baker creates an enticing and to James, who is taking the class himself. one of these games will be played unscripted sible for those of us who can’t create origi- original background in the fictional town Schultz is a 48-year-old carpenter who is by the playwright, a real-time revelation of nal music. Instead, we sample the great of Shirley, where the plot unfolds. Shirley still coping with a recent divorce. Theresa is their “characters” to the audience. work of others in an attempt to show just is a small town, a quirky and intricate set- the young, pretty and outgoing newcomer “Circle Mirror Transformation” is a unique how we feel, and throw it all together on ting complete with a brook and the Vermont to Shirley, hailing from New York City. And play in which human nature is intensively a mixtape. I have seen a fair few fellas and Gourd Festival. It is much more than your Lauren is a confused, mumbling and sulking explored. This portrait of five complex yet females melt at the hidden messages within typical small town; Baker’s imagination cre- 16-year-old with colorful socks who happens familiar characters by Annie Baker is not to their significant others’ musical selections. ates a place where, up until 2008, public to be an aspiring actress. be missed. Romantic, without the goop. But what of the evolution of the mixtape? It is easy to argue that few carry boomboxes ALBUM REVIEW or keep tapes to pop in their tape deck, so the original form of musical aphrodisiac has changed. Our generation witnessed the Tricky’s latest disappoints, frustrates surge in burned CDs as the optimal form of media exchange. Most angst-ridden middle BY MATTHEW WELCH The sultry vocal work? There are hints of his guest vocalists. On previous albums, school students had a stack of scratched up Daily Editorial Board Tricky’s skills on tracks like “Every Day” and singers like Alison Goldfrapp and Stephanie CDs emblazoned with scrawled permanent “Ghetto Stars,” but the rest of the album feels McKay provided the music’s melodies, while marker proclaiming “BEST MIX EVER 4 Adrian Nicholas Matthews Thaws, who cobbled together from incongruous parts. Tricky’s rap singing offered a gritty con- LYFE” or “TO MY BFF — OUR SONGS LOL” performs as Tricky, has always been inter- Tricky’s earlier albums sampled tribal trast. On “Mixed Race,” Tricky favors his own as tokens of fast friendships and, better yet, ested in the swankier side of trip-hop. drumming and Smashing Pumpkins with vocals too much to keep the songs interest- budding romances. equal zeal, but “Mixed Race” seems hardly ing. Even though his vocal style is distinc- Our tastes might have evolved from that Mixed Race capable of such diverse juxtapositions. The tive, it’s hardly versatile enough to sing lead developmental age — I admittedly no lon- Tricky acoustic guitar and flanged Arabic vocals on on over half the album. ger swoon at the sound of Good Charlotte “Hakim” feel forced, as if Tricky was more Songs like “Early Bird” skirt a satisfying — but the sentiments behind the CD interested in promoting his eclecticism than vocal climax, but Tricky’s subdued delivery remain. Sure, some tech-savvy Casanovas Domino writing a genuine song with Middle Eastern keeps the melodies from reaching the inten- opt for flash drives or online sharing sites influences. Similarly, the surf guitar riff on sity they need. Even though his duets with to demonstrate their interest, but regard- When Portishead, one of the best-known “Murder Weapon” sounds stilted and over- various contributors keep the songs interest- less of what form the “tape” takes, the idea acts in this little-known genre, was first delv- ly deliberate, like Tricky just wanted to get ing, Tricky’s vocals often feel like an impedi- is there: This is me! My music is me! Like ing into the hazy jazz inflections that would another genre under his belt. In its efforts to ment to his partner, who must lower her my music, and like me! shape trip-hop, Tricky was finding sultriness synthesize different kinds of music, “Mixed own volume to accommodate him. While Love can spring from this honest in darker places. Race” often produces caricatures of the styles this approach could work for a few songs to exchange. The simplicity is enough to His debut album “Maxinquaye” (1995) it references. vary up the album’s flow, its use throughout restore hope in the search for the perfect deftly mixed the foreboding with the sensual. Thankfully, however, this is not true for the entire record makes “Mixed Race” less match, even in the hardest of hearts. Humid, layered samples gelled perfectly with every track on the album. The opening track, dynamic and fulfilling. So give it a try! Load up that flash drive vocalist Martina Topley-Bird’s voluptuous “Every Day,” shows how cleverly Tricky can By the conclusion of the album it is clear with some of your sexier songs and woo voice, producing a dark and alluring record. incorporate bluesy sounds into his oeuvre. that “Mixed Race” is far less cohesive than that special someone with some sweet Tricky’s best albums since his debut have While the song is a far cry from a strict blues most of Tricky’s catalogue. For all their eclec- crooning. Upload a mix to RapidShare and cashed in on the artist’s keen ear for compat- piece, the influence mixes seamlessly with ticism, “Maxinquaye” and “Blowback” felt like envision your sweetie falling in love with ible textures and tones. Even when Tricky Tricky’s own aesthetic, creating a moody, they were drawing from a common musical you through your musical taste. Just be ventured beyond his earlier sound on albums affecting introduction to the album. Tricky’s idea. In this sense, “Mixed Race” feels center- sure not to include any Ruben Studdard. like “Blowback” (2001), the upbeat character successful efforts on “Mixed Race” make less. Each track tries so hard to be its own That kind of stuff just doesn’t go over well never infringed on his meticulous aesthetic. the flops all the more frustrating, since the musical unit, making the album inconsistent these days, and the explanation just isn’t With these standards in mind, Tricky’s lat- listener can see how his talent could have and patchy. The exotically tinged “Hakim” worth your time. est effort, “Mixed Race,” is a complete dis- been applied. doesn’t sit comfortably with the ’80s aesthetic appointment. The strongest elements of Vocal redundancy is one of the most of “Ghetto Stars” or the rockabilly clap-along Tricky’s sound are hardly displayed, leaving pressing issues on the album. Tricky’s dis- on “Come to Me.” Madeline Hall is a sophomore who has not the listener with an itch for his earlier albums. tinctive mixture between sung and spo- Hopefully, Tricky’s next effort won’t com- yet declared a major. She can be reached at Where is the dense, atmospheric sampling? ken- word delivery always complemented promise quality for variety. [email protected]. 6 THE TUFTS DAILY EDITORIAL | LETTERS Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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BENJAMIN D. GITTLESON Vote no on Massachusetts’ Questions 1 and 2 Editor-in-Chief A week from today, voters through- ed services at a tough time for state their own growth. out Massachusetts will decide on finances. Those prospects are defi- Those opposed to the initiative — EDITORIAL three referendum ballot initiatives. nitely not worth cheaper booze. including a broad coalition of hun- Managing Editors The questions deal with taxing alco- Proponents of Question 1 argue that dreds of civic, religious, business and Ellen Kan hol, permits to build low- to mod- placing the sales tax on top of an excise municipal leaders and organizations Carter Rogers erate-income housing and the state tax unfairly targets alcohol products — say that repealing the law would sales tax. Today, the Daily will exam- twice. Yet the state only grants sales result in less low- and moderate-in- Matt Repka Executive News Editor ine Questions 1 and 2, and later this tax exemptions for necessities like come housing for citizens across the Alexandra Bogus News Editors Michael Del Moro week we will cover the controversial food and clothing. Alcohol definitely state. While the law is not perfect, Nina Ford Question 3. does not fall into that category, and many argue, it has resulted in the Amelie Hecht Question 1 is a motion to repeal the liquor industry should not receive creation of 58,000 homes and ensures Corinne Segal the state’s 6.25 percent sales tax on a tax break. that cheaper housing is available in Martha Shanahan Brent Yarnell alcohol and spirits, which came back No matter how annoying it is to areas of the state where it would likely Jenny White into place last year and falls on top watch the price of a 30-rack increase not otherwise exist. Daphne Kolios Assistant News Editors of a pre-existing excise tax. If passed, by 6.25 percent at the register, it’s not Repealing the law would leave no Kathryn Olson there would no longer be a sales tax on worth more cutbacks. The long-term effective state policy on affordable Romy Oltuski Executive Features Editor beer, wine and liquor, similar to New effects are just simply not worth the housing. All four candidates running Sarah Korones Features Editors Alison Lisnow Hampshire (New Hampshire, it should convenience of cheaper spirits. for governor oppose Question 2’s pas- Emilia Luna be noted, does not have a general sales Question 2 is a motion to repeal sage; Gov. Deval Patrick (D-Mass.) Alexa Sasanow tax in place). If the motion is rejected, the Massachusetts state law statute reportedly said in a recent statement, Derek Schlom Jon Cheng Assistant Features Editors the tax would remain in place and Chapter 40B, a four-decade-old law “We are committed to reforms that Maya Kohli nothing would change. which allows developers to build low- can make the law more transparent Amelia Quinn While passage of the referendum and moderate-income housing with and have instituted some already, but would most likely lead liquor store only a single comprehensive permit. cannot support an outright repeal.” Emma Bushnell Executive Arts Editor Zach Drucker Arts Editors owners and binge-drinking college A yes vote for the motion would repeal We, too, oppose Question 2. The Mitchell Geller students across the state to rejoice at the law, while a no vote would keep it Commonwealth is currently going Rebecca Goldberg the opportunity to sell and buy even in place. through some very tough economic Benjamin Phelps Anna Majeski Assistant Arts Editors cheaper Natty Light and Rubinoff, pass- Proponents of repealing Chapter times, and the need for affordable Rebecca Santiago ing Question 1 is a bad idea. Repealing 40B say the law allows developers to housing is especially important. If Matthew Welch the state tax on alcohol would make bypass a lot of local restrictions, giv- Question 2 passes, it will most likely a sizable dent in the state’s revenue. ing the developers too much power. result in developers building fewer Rachel Oldfield Executive Op-Ed Editor Larissa Gibbs Assistant Op-Ed Editors Less money to the Commonwealth As a result, they argue, local authori- affordable homes that residents des- Elaine Sun means cutbacks on government-fund- ties do not have the ability to plan perately need. Seth Teleky Devon Colmer Cartoonists Erin Marshall Lorrayne Shen Louie Zong ERIN MARSHALL Rebekah Liebermann Editorialists Ashish Malhotra Josh Molofsky Alexandra Siegel

Philip Dear Executive Sports Editor Lauren Flament Sports Editors Jeremy Greenhouse Claire Kemp Ben Kochman Alex Lach Alex Prewitt Daniel Rathman Noah Schumer Ethan Sturm Assistant Sports Editor

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Mick B. Krever Executive New Media Editor James Choca New Media Editors Kerianne Okie PRODUCTION Leanne Brotsky Production Director OFF THE HILL | WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY Andrew Petrone Executive Layout Editor Sarah Davis Layout Editors Adam Gardner Jason Huang Jennifer Iassogna No such thing as ‘bad words’ Alyssa Kutner Steven Smith Sarah Kester Assistant Layout Editor BY JUSTIN RASTELLI has recently instituted a policy which people who let a swear word slip. These The Daily Evergreen inflicts harsh punishment upon students students are effectively being taught to Zehava Robbins Executive Copy Editor Alexandra Husted Copy Editors who use swear [words, ranging] from a hide their emotions to fit into pre-es- Isabel Leon I, like most of you, speak fluent sailor. warning for just slightly off color lan- tablished molds. They are being told to Vivien Lim Words with four letters will often be used guage to suspensions for true emotional restrict every emotional impulse so as Linh Dang Assistant Copy Editors Andrew Paseltiner to express my feelings on various day-to- outbursts. The goal of the policy is to to not upset the current system. Heaven Melissa Roberts day topics. These words add emphasis to teach students how to behave once they forbid they say something that offends Elisha Sum my emotions yet some still argue these reach the real world. another person. We should be teach- words are “bad words.” As if these four Imagine, if you would, this policy ing these kids to embrace their emo- letter words have been in timeout since being instituted at Washington State tions and use that energy creatively, not Darcy Mann Executive Online Editor that first English speaker stubbed his toe. [University]. Sure there would be less stifle it and hide it away. There are more Audrey Kuan Online Editors Ann Sloan Moms and schoolteachers have cast them swearing, but the five people left on important things we should be teaching away, convincing us as kids that these campus would be really lonely. kids [than] to walk in line without ever words would corrupt our souls. Swear Swearing is the spice we add to con- offending anyone. Ammar Khaku Executive Technical Manager Michael Vastola Technical Manager words: the original gateway drug. These versation. It puts a little bit of “oomph” Swear words can only carry the mean- words are just that, words, and should behind the things we really feel passion- ing that is assigned to them. Like all BUSINESS not be demonized for simply existing. ate about. But like all spices, too much words, they can be used to tear people Benjamin Hubbell-Engler It is impossible for words to be inher- can ruin a dish. Saying the same thing down. The effort against swearing should Executive Business Director ently evil. Only their usage can be judged every other word in a sentence truly shows be focused more on respecting others as moral or immoral. The only bad words the world your intelligence level. Swear rather than the vocabulary of students. Laura Moreno Advertising Director are those that are used to demean and words, like most other words, should be Thinking the removal of words will also Dwijo Goswami Receivables Manager belittle others. Admittedly, swear words used sparingly. This practice adds empha- remove negative feelings is ridiculous. The Tufts Daily is a nonprofit, independent newspaper, pub- can and are used maliciously but so can sis to your ideas and emotions. Schools should be trying to instill stu- lished Monday through Friday during the academic year, and every word in this column. To pretend The principal of South Albany High dents with a sense of respect towards distributed free to the Tufts community. like those “bad words” should be exiled School argues the [role] of high school is their fellow man, as opposed to spinning P.O. Box 53018, Medford, MA 02155 for simply being used with a negative to prepare kids for future careers. Going their wheels on prohibiting swearing. 617 627 3090 FAX 617 627 3910 meaning is ludicrous. on to suggest that most work environ- Improving behavior is more important [email protected] South Albany High School in Oregon ments frown upon and waggle a finger at than improving vocabulary.

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ELISHA SUM | OUR GENDERATION Virility is viral ori Amos once sang, “But virgins always get backstage, no matter what Tthey’ve got to say.” As a disclaimer that I should have made from the beginning, all my claims speak to a larger, systemic structuring of society and should not be taken to explain each individual male experience. I am still learn- ing and may unintentionally ignore — and probably have — other masculinities while focusing solely on a concept of white mas- culinity instead. A gender identity can be a precarious position to occupy, and, for the purposes of this column, we can say that it is an unstable facet of the self, specifically for men. Even after conventional phenotyp- ic expressions of XY succeed in asserting maleness, masculinity must still be proven and stabilized by being taken from the realm of construction and abstraction and subsequently being grounded in perfor- mance and concrete behavior. Males prove their possession of a penis in various ways, MCT which brings us to the focus of today’s col- umn: sexual prowess and conquest. Jack & Jones, a European menswear On the presidency, politics and foreign policy company, has a new advertisement in which a man complains about being used BY STEPHANOS KARAVAS edent for service as the head of the exec- so greatly on its duty to bequeath the by women only for sex, calling them pigs utive in the time leading up to the 22nd utmost security and liberty to its citizens at the end. It is amusing in its subversion Representative Mike Pence (R-Ind.) Amendment. He refused his salary, thus is so eager to violate its own providence but lacking in its transgressive impact. It gave a brilliant speech at Hillsdale practicing by his actions (and not merely and principles, sending its sons to have does, however, aptly point out the gen- College on Sept. 20 on the subject of the his words) the notion of servitude. their blood shed fighting, oftentimes for dered divide in sex/romance and the power presidency of the United States. Its bril- President Washington’s Farewell reasons that are obscure to the soldiers of the male/genderless narrator. (Seen as liance lies not in its creativity or innova- Address captures in its conciseness the themselves. Communism? Imperialism? standard, men can escape being gendered.) tion — he offered none — but rather his vision of the American republic accord- It ought to be evident to anyone that The commercial may be taken as light- genius was that it was a humble reaffir- ing to the Constitution. He pointedly time is the worst enemy of any form of hearted, amusing and even heartwarming mation of past ideas, a reaffirmation of — and almost prophetically — warned authoritarianism: Few governments that to a limited degree, simply due to the male the importance of the constitution. the nation he presided over to be wary have discarded their sense of account- narration. Were a woman to narrate, the In a day and age where the word “prog- of many evils, two of which included ability to their people have stood the test effect would without a doubt be different. ress” has been equated with “change”, it political parties and foreign entangle- of time. Additionally, the commercial, of course, comes as no surprise that Rep. Pence’s ments. In these respects among many When a state like the United States only casts white people. Were the man a speech didn’t makes headlines; but the others, the United States of today is the presents them with an external threat person of color — say Asian, black or Latino wisdom of Leonardo Da Vinci’s words antithesis of what George Washington such as invasion, they provide these — the story couldn’t continue as envisioned. cannot be understated when discussing envisioned upon his departure from authoritarian regimes with the legiti- The man would represent too much of a the present state of the U.S. govern- the presidency. macy and unity needed to increase their threat or would result in a lack of credibility. ment: “simplicity is the ultimate form of Even a cursory glance at the United longevity. Most would agree that terror- Generally, black and Latino men are hyper- sophistication.” States’ history will offer one affirmation ism requires a military response, but how sexualized, while Asians are desexualized. We are very quick to deify the found- of the previous statement. The account- many rational people seriously believe In this spectrum of sexual appetite, white ing fathers of the United States on an ability of politicians to the people seems that invading, occupying and re-estab- men occupy the middle “just right” space; individual level, as the autobiographies to escape the public’s consciousness lishing another nation-state is the best their penises are neither too “hung” nor too of the likes of Benjamin Franklin or as soon as election seasons end. Why? way to wage unconventional warfare? miniscule — size does matter, right? In this Thomas Jefferson are seldom absent Political parties have turned elections Leaving aside the immeasurable human way, within the context of the commercial, from bestseller lists. Yet our government into a circus of fanfare and statements cost to both sides of a war, the United the white male effectively navigates the is quick to discard the value of the fruit of impossible promises. For a citizen to States simply betrays its own code of narrative to express the intended message. of their collaboration: the Constitution ascend to the prominence necessary in laws — moral and constitutional — by According to our social codes, men of the United States. order to run for a given office, he needs its alacrity to resort to warfare abroad. should want sex, be ready for it at any The people of the United States are the financial and political endorsement It ought to be clear to anyone who moment and never fail to rise to the occa- equally quick to endorse the govern- of a party — unless you happen to be a does not suffer from self-imposed delu- sion. Even the suggestion of “getting some” ment’s snub of the Constitution by billionaire like Ross Perot. sion that the government of the United boosts male status and reifies masculinity. electing to office individuals such as While it can successfully be argued States has chosen to ignore both its Any slip from the “no homo” realm can former President George Bush and that political parties help strengthen gov- own constitution and the advice of the immediately undo any work put into the President Barack Obama and all others ernment, political ascendancy through a contemporaries who authored it or par- performance of masculinity, much in the who seem to believe that each has the party in contemporary America demands ticipated in the effort to establish it. same way that the failure to get an erec- best vision for the future of the United but one virtue: conformity. And, as the Not only has the position of the presi- tion destabilizes and questions maleness. States. What all of these misled men Gospel according to St. Matthew states, dency been transformed from an office Good thing we have Viagra to ensure per- and women seem to omit from their “No man can serve two masters.” of humble public servitude to one of formance like the Energizer Bunny, so we platforms is that the best vision for this Either one must serve the party or the arrogant elitist leadership, but the inter- can keep going and going. nation is on display in the National Constitution, because the interests of nal politics and foreign policy of the The one-minute man often features as Archives and Records Administration in the two do not necessarily run parallel. United States have both degenerated the punch line for jokes among men and Washington, D.C. The choice of servitude American politi- into games which are played by the few; women. However, the discourse surround- The president is not a leader; he is a cians have made is evident in the gov- political parties have redirected the loy- ing these magic-man pills focuses exces- servant among many other servants in ernment’s great departure from the wis- alty of politicians while the pursuing of sively on getting and maintaining the erec- the three branches. Equally important dom of Washington. Hence, the use of “interests” abroad in the guise of aloof tion, because performance is key and plea- is his role as a steward. His job is not to the word “oligarchy”: Candidates must ideologies has characterized the conduct sure is nothing but a nice corollary. Viagra tell America how he plans to change the emerge from the filter of the Republican of foreign policy. The republic of Turkey and other similar products are not there for country. His duty, rather, is to submit his and Democratic parties prior to their recently put forth a referendum to its the purposes of reproduction or pleasure; free will to that of the American pub- selection by the American people — ulti- people on its constitution; when was the they exist to help men live up to the societal lic. If we recall the request of Franklin, mately, we, the public, are spoon-fed the last time American politicians were con- expectations of masculinity. “keeping a republic” implies limitation garbage we must eat while spending four cerned enough about the people’s views The measure of man should involve through self-restraint. The state of affairs or more years digesting it. on major debates — such health care — more than the insistence on sexual con- in our governments of recent history On the subject of foreign policy, it to put forth a similar referendum? quests and the need to surpass the one- reflects the opposite because, over the seems clear the governments of past Submission and obedience to the minute man or any behavior that distances generations, the three branches have and present have chosen to strive to Constitution ought to be the virtues him from effeminacy and queerness. metamorphosed into an oligarchy of contradict George Washington’s advice practiced by all members of government, The Atlantic problematically reported mostly self-interested individuals who as much as possible by engaging in fre- most prominently in the presidency, and in its summer issue that “The End of Men” have turned their office into a career quent warfare abroad. it has been done before — simply emu- is here. If that means a goodbye to the and their campaigns into popularity If age were a measure of wisdom, late the example of George Washington constructions of old and the welcoming contests. As Rep. Pence phrased it, “the then the republic of present is arguably in a 21st-century context. None of the of “Men’s Lib[eration]” from a normative political class… [is] mistakenly assum- more foolish than the republic of the views expressed in this op-ed are new construction of masculinity, as Newsweek ing that to exercise power is by default past, as the United States is sending its or “progressive.” They are merely reaf- suggested in September, we’re on the way to do good.” troops to die in two different wars it firmations of the preexisting wisdom of to reframing virility and maleness in a A man who embodied the principles has instigated — by unilaterally declar- the founders of the American Republic positive way. of the Constitution and whose presiden- ing war on Iraq and by funding the to be found in the Constitution. cy ought to be epitomized by all future Afghan Mujahedeen during the Soviet holders was George Washington. He occupation of the country. It is both a Elisha Sum is a senior majoring in English refused to serve more than two terms, shame and hypocrisy that a nation such Stephanos Karavas is a sophomore who and French. He can be reached at Elisha. an act of self-restraint that set the prec- as the United States that prides itself has not yet declared a major. [email protected].

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WOMEN’S CREW Despite improvements, Jumbos fall short on the Charles

BY AARON LEIBOWITZ Daily Staff Writer

The women’s crew team competed against rowers from around the world this weekend at the Head of the Charles Regatta in Cambridge, racing a Club Four and a Collegiate Four on Saturday and a Collegiate Eight and a Lightweight Four on Sunday. The Jumbos hoped to finish in the top half of each race in order to secure spots in next year’s Head of the Charles, but there were simply too many powerful, experienced teams standing in their way. “Honestly, it’s a little upsetting that we didn’t regain any of our bids for next year,” senior tri-captain Bianca Velayo said. “Everyone was really working together, and everyone’s timing was fantastic. This is a really tough event — it’s the most difficult course in the world.” Tufts’ first race was the Club Fours, in which the Jumbos started in bow 26 out of 51 and finished 29th with a time of 21:47. Tufts placed 10th out of 17 collegiate teams, with St. Mary’s College of California and Villanova University the only colleges in the top 10. In the Collegiate Fours, the Jumbos accomplished their goal of maintaining their starting spot, starting and finishing 18th out of 30 with a 22:07 time, though the time was again not fast enough to qualify for next year’s race. Emory University took first place, COURTESY BIANCA VELAYO finishing in 20:34. The Head of the Charles Regatta’s course is known for being merciless. On Sunday, an interference penalty spoiled Tufts’ effort in the Collegiate Eights, causing (Pa.) for position. It was determined that pull ourselves back together and get back “I think this is just going to help us move the Jumbos to slide from their starting spot Tufts failed to yield to the Mercyhurst boat, in the race, but we didn’t quite get back toward understanding that we have a lot of 25th to 31st out of 31 boats. The boat had and therefore one minute was added to their into things until we had gone past the Eliot of work to do over the winter, and hope- a new rudder to help execute tight turns, but 18:42 finish time. Bridge and were in the last 750 meters. fully, this will be one thing that pushes us after a smooth start, the Jumbos were unable “It was kind of a stunning moment in the “Crashes happen, and I think that we to work harder.” to sidestep a collision at a tight turn at Weeks race,” senior tri-captain Rachel Steward said. did well to recover from what can be real- Bridge as they battled Mercyhurst College “Everything slowed down, and we tried to ly shocking to a lot of crews,” she added. see WOMEN’S CREW, page 11

MEN’S SOCCER WOMEN’S SOCCER Tufts gets thrilling draw against No. 13 Williams BY ETHAN STURM The match was bereft of action Daily Editorial Board early with Williams owning much of the possession in the first 15 A packed Parents Weekend minutes. But the Ephs found crowd this Saturday was treated themselves unable to pick apart to a barnburner, as the wom- the experienced Tufts backline. Eventually, the Ephs began WOMEN’S SOCCER to find some chances, largely (5-1-2 NESCAC, 7-2-3 OVERALL) on the back of senior forward at Kraft Field, Saturday Annelise Snyder. In one of the OT OT2 Ephs’ best scoring opportunities, Williams 0 0 0 0 — 0 Snyder worked the ball down to Tufts 0 0 0 0 — 0 the end line before sending a low cross to the left of Wright, forcing en’s soccer team played host to the goalie to come diving off her national No. 13 Williams. The line to fall on it. game was full of fast-paced play Then, just five minutes later, and ample opportunities, but Snyder was flicked in behind the after 110 minutes of action, each defense at the top of the box. team earned a well-deserved She sent a shot back across the point in a 0-0 draw. goal that beat a diving Wright but “Any other day, we would be continued wide of the post as the ANDREW MORGENTHALER/TUFTS DAILY pretty unhappy with a draw,” Jumbos let out a sigh of relief. Junior keeper Alan Bernstein made eight saves on Saturday against a persistent offense, keeping Williams score- senior co-captain Sarah Nolet The break could not come less at the end of regulation play. said. “I think we are a better soon enough for Tufts, which team than they are. But look- desperately needed to regroup. ing back on how we played on “We did well to generate offense Saturday, I think we were lucky in the first 30 minutes, and then After 100 minutes of deadlock, to get the draw. They put a lot of I think we got a little panicked pressure on us, and I don’t think and got pulled out of formation,” we played very well.” junior forward Jamie Love-Nichols Williams breaks through in OT While each team had its chanc- said. “I think if we just calm down es, the Ephs earned the lion’s and have more confidence we will BY ALEX LACH It was in that 100th minute, how- Kelly received a ball from the right share of the scoring opportuni- get better results.” Daily Editorial Board ever, that the Ephs finally broke side near the 25-yard line, turned ties. But luckily for the Jumbos, The team came out reener- through, netting a goal to earn a on his man and hit a blur of a shot freshman keeper Kristin Wright gized and almost took the lead For nearly 100 minutes on 1-0 victory in front of hundreds that didn’t stop until it hit the back was up to the task, making nine in the 52nd minute. A ball in Saturday, the men’s soccer team of Jumbo parents in town for the of the Tufts net. It was the sixth goal saves in arguably the best perfor- the box fell to freshman Maeve withstood every shot, cross and weekend. of the season for Kelly, who ranks mance of her young career. Stewart, but she was unable to half-chance Williams threw its way. “They’re a dangerous attacking among the top of the league in “Kristin easily had the best game gain control and volleyed it over team, and we played well defen- scoring and points. of any goalie I have played with at the crossbar. MEN’S SOCCER sively, but if you give up chance “I couldn’t see the play develop Tufts,” Nolet said. “It was a real The half continued with even (3-3-2 NESCAC, 5-6-2 OVERALL) after chance, eventually they’re too well, but their player made a breakout game for her. We’ve seen play much of the way, but the at Kraft Field, Saturday going to get one,” senior quad-cap- great early turn and was able to some of that type of stuff at prac- Ephs looked to win it with one OT tain midfielder Chris Flaherty said. hook an excellent shot inside the tice, but she just hasn’t needed to final chance in the 90th min- Williams 0 0 1 — 1 With less than a minute remain- left post,” Tufts junior goalkeeper do that in games. We haven’t been ute. A well-timed through-pass ing in the first overtime period, tested like we were on Saturday, Tufts 0 0 0 — 0 Williams senior co-captain Gaston see MEN’S SOCCER, page 11 and she came up huge.” see WOMEN’S SOCCER, page 10 10 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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R 160 Packard Avenue Office at X7-3493. Medford, Massachusetts 02155 A http://farescenter.tufts.edu F Chris Zymaris [email protected] Tuesday, October 26, 2010 THE TUFTS DAILY SPORTS 11 Women’s crew posts strong times but fails to earn future bids ALEX PREWITT | LIVE FROM MUDVILLE WOMEN’S CREW The plight continued from page 9 Last up for Tufts was the Lightweight of the Four, for which the team had high expecta- tions despite limited knowledge of what their competition would be. As it turned masses out, the field was incredibly strong, and ast week, I asked my readers — all eight three boats broke the Charles’s Women’s of them — for their most legendary Lightweight Fours record that had stood fantasy football stories. I wanted to hear since 1992. Yet Tufts still had an excellent Lthe best and the worst of them, from showing, easily beating their 2009 time of reckless picks to dramatic, come-from-behind 21 minutes with a 19:19 mark, finishing victories. This was your chance to shine, to tell fourth out of six college squads. the world of your tales. “We obviously wanted to place, and that And readers, you didn’t disappoint. didn’t happen, but another one of our goals Take Rhett Umphress of Muncie, Ind., for was to break 20 minutes, and we shat- example. The Ball State graduate student won tered that goal,” junior tri-captain Kathleen a key game in 2008 when DeSean Jackson Holec said. “The field was just particularly prematurely celebrated all over the 1-yard fast this year, but there was nothing that we line, promptly fumbling and allowing Brian did wrong.” Westbrook, who was on Umphress’ team, to Since the Jumbos last week were able poach the touchdown. to row on the Head of the Charles course, Even better, the players in his league came which is known for being merciless, they up with a moniker for this phenomenon of had a leg up this weekend. losing in heartbreaking fashion on Monday “I think our coxswains knew where COURTESY BIANCA VELAYO Night Football: “Hank’d,” named for the sing- they were going and were more com- The women’s crew team’s Collegiate Four took 18th among 30 colleges in its race on er of the telecast’s ubiquitous theme song. fortable than other crews overall, Saturday. It was the only Jumbos squad to match its starting position. Consider this my official endorsement of that because while we were racing we knew term. Congratulations, Rhett, your league has where we were and how much we had Jumbos will return to sculling (rowing “Everyone is still feeling very posi- now made it to the big time — not really. left in the race,” Holec said. with two oars) next weekend as they tive, and I think this is a really good Cornell University’s Will Gunn was thor- But even with the added experi- hope to close out their fall season in showing of the direction the program oughly “Hank’d” way back in 2007. Losing ence, the Jumbos were not able to style at the Head of the Fish Regatta is heading in,” Velayo said of the team’s heading into Monday night, Gunn needed a ensure any bids for the 2011 race. in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. performance this weekend. combined four points from the Steelers’ Nate Washington and Jeff Reed. The end result? A 3-0 Pittsburgh win in which Reed stuck a 24-yarder and Washington had one catch for 6 Men’s soccer loses out on chance for home playoff game yards. Bummer, bro. At least you have a sweet last name. MEN’S SOCCER half, punching the ball clear as two Williams two shots on the day with just one of them In order to find the best “Hank’d” story I continued from page 9 forwards streaked through the box. being on target. received, we have to head to my hometown of Alan Bernstein said. “The way the game was “Bernstein’s been getting better as the “Williams played very direct and we fell Falls Church, Va., where Jason Wippich, long- going, you could tell it was going to take a season’s gone along and I think this has into their style instead of playing our pass- time commissioner of a league now in its 14th special piece of attacking quality from either been his best game,” Flaherty said. “He was ing, building game,” Flaherty said. “We’re season, won on the “Miracle of 2007.” team to win the game. Unfortunately for us, coming off his line well and he made some getting there, but we really need to start Undefeated and stuck on a cruise ship with they were able to do so. I think we certainly huge saves and really kept us in the game.” connecting the first two passes and the rest shoddy Internet, Wippich frantically picked deserved a point, but that’s soccer for you.” Tufts was also able to contain Williams will come.” up the first kicker he could: Rob Bironas. Williams maintained possession for most on set pieces, a facet of the game where the In the end, however, the Tufts defense When Wippich’s star player, Ronnie Brown, of the game, with the run of play con- Ephs looked to take advantage of their siz- could only withstand so much pressure tore his ACL, Bironas responded with eight sistently staying within Tufts’ half of the able height advantage. Williams had seven from a relentless Williams attack. After field goals. But on Sunday night, Wippich’s field. The Ephs came in averaging over two corner kicks in the game, as well as a number Bernstein made a pair of point-blank saves opponent scored five touchdowns to snatch goals per game and, with the striking duo of of free kicks inside the Tufts half that put the in overtime to keep Tufts’ hopes alive, the the lead. With just Dallas Clark left on Monday Kelly and fellow senior Charles Romero, the pressure on the Jumbos. The visiting side also Ephs finally broke through with Kelly’s goal. Night Football, four minutes remaining in the Jumbos had their hands full from the get-go. benefited from the long throw-in of sopho- Seconds after the ball hit the net, a number game and the Colts up 15 points in garbage Williams hit 15 shots towards the Tufts net, more Doug Weinrib, who turned almost any of Jumbos, from a mix of exhaustion and time, Peyton Manning suddenly found Clark with nine finding their way on frame. Williams throw on the Tufts half into a chance despair, collapsed to the ground. for a wide-open, 35-yard TD pass to gloriously “They pair well together,” Flaherty said on net. But the Jumbos played beyond their With the loss, the Jumbos (5-6-2, 3-3-2 give Wippich the five-point victory. of Williams’ front line. “One’s a big athletic size behind Bernstein’s aggressiveness and NESCAC, 11 points) no longer have a “Hank’d” stories aside, other readers sent in player and the other is very good on the ball. sophomore center back Michael Walker’s chance to secure a home playoff game, stories of pure, unadulterated luck only pos- They’re very dangerous to play against.” presence to keep Williams off the board. but they remain focused on closing out the sible in fantasy football. For the entirety of regulation and into “Williams was a pretty big team, but regular season with a win against Bowdoin Arin Karimian of McLean, Va. sent in a overtime the Tufts defense and Bernstein the truth about defending is that smaller on Friday to head into the playoffs with throwback story from 2001. Needing a QB were up to the challenge. Bernstein made guys can cover bigger guys on set pieces if positive momentum. for the championship game, Karimian picked eight saves on the afternoon, several of they have the right aggressive mentality,” “I think we’ll try to continue our com- up Trent Dilfer, who was backing up Matt which denied what seemed to be certain Bernstein said. “On Saturday, we swarmed mitment to keeping our shape and defend- Hasselbeck at the time and hadn’t played since goals. The best may have come in the 33rd their tall guys and did an outstanding job on ing hard,” Bernstein said. “But I think we Week 8. Dilfer, however, stepped in, threw for minute, when Bernstein leapt to parry a set pieces and throw-ins to take away their would like to see that commitment extend 267 yards and three touchdowns and failed to shot from Williams’ senior Alex Johnson ability to flick the ball on toward goal.” to keeping possession of the ball so we can turnover both of his fumbles. Karimian won and was able to just get a fingertip to the While the defense proved sturdy for Tufts, press numbers forward into the attacking his first championship 130-129. ball to deflect it off the crossbar and away it was on the offensive end where they half. We fear no team in this league and Matt Geurtsen of Fredricksburg, Va., once from danger. The Jumbo goalie also made a faltered. The Jumbos struggled to connect we look forward to our final regular season lost by one point after the Bengals defense fantastic save on a cross late in the second passes and keep possession, managing only game this Friday.” recorded -2 points. Ramsey Kincannon of Wooster, Ohio, needed Randy Moss to get one point on Monday. The Patriots didn’t throw to Athletes of the week Moss, promptly traded him three days later and forced Kincannon to metaphorically smooch his sister for the week. KRISTIN WRIGHT, WOMEN’S SOCCER But perhaps the best — and certainly the most original — fantasy football story had Freshman goalkeeper Kristin Wright proved to be the difference-maker in the women’s nothing to do with specific games, but rather a soccer team’s clash with national No. 13 Williams on Saturday. Matching her career high time-honored tradition born out of the desire of nine saves, Wright preserved the teams’ double-overtime shutout despite the Ephs’ to humiliate one another. Senior Jake Kastan relentless offensive efforts. Williams outshot Tufts 17-7 on the day, but Wright was up and the 13 other Tufts friends in his league to the task, preventing several close calls off her line — including twice in the second are involved in what he calls “the most com- overtime period. mitted, obsessive, consuming and prestigious Wright has only recently assumed the starting role for the Jumbos following an injury fantasy football league on campus.” This year’s to sophomore Phoebe Hanley. But the rookie has not disappointed, quickly becoming an draft featured, among others, business attire, integral part of Tufts’ talented defensive unit, which, with Saturday’s tie, has seven shut- a trophy presentation and a unified singing of outs on the season, tied for the most in the league. the National Anthem. Wright, who now boasts a .925 save percentage, has moved into second place in the What sets this league apart, though, is what NESCAC in that category. JUSTIN MCCALLUM/TUFTS DAILY happens every Tuesday. The unfortunate play- er who lost by the most points that week has to wear, throughout the day, a bright pink, SAM DISS, FOOTBALL oversized t-shirt that proclaims, “I AM THE TOYOTA BLOWOUT OF THE WEEK.” The football team may have blown a 24-14 lead against Williams on “By telling our league tradition, perhaps it Saturday but lost in the Parents Weekend defeat was the show put on will help confused Tufts students understand by sophomore cornerback Sam Diss, who has Jumbo fans excited for the when they see an upperclassman shamefully defense’s future. walking around campus in a huge pink t-shirt Late in the first half, with the Jumbos down 14-10, Diss made his third on Tuesdays this fall,” Kastan wrote. interception of the season — good for second in the NESCAC — which Given that I just dropped to 0-7 in my sparked a lengthy Jumbo touchdown drive to put Tufts ahead 17-14 at the big-money league, perhaps I need my own half. Early in the second half, Diss recovered a Williams fumble and returned embarrassing T-shirt to inform everyone just it 35 yards for a score — his second defensive touchdown of the season. how pathetic I actually am at this game. Diss was named the NESCAC Defensive Player of the Week for his efforts and is currently third in the NESCAC with seven passes defended. He also contributes on special teams, averaging a gaudy 19.2 yards on kickoff Alex Prewitt is a junior majoring in English

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