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Somerville man arrested in connection with three cases of indecent assault The Somerville Police Department (SPD) the FBI Violent Crimes Task Force. last night arrested an individual linked with a special task force was created to con- several of the recent indecent assaults per- duct the investigation and used surveil- petrated against women in the Somerville lance teams, decoy officers and saturated and Medford area. patrols positioned in the Davis and Porter alfredo Romero Posada, a 22-year-old Square areas. Somerville man, was arrested in connec- Posada was first identified as a potential tion with three counts of assault with suspect on Oct. 29, when surveillance offi- intent to rape and three counts of inde- cers observed him approaching a woman cent assault and battery, according to a walking alone. Nov. 17 SPD press release. following further investigations, the He will be charged in connection with Middlesex Grand Jury ordered Posada the Sept. 10 incident on Wallace Street, to appear in a lineup of potential assail- the Sept. 24 incident on College Avenue ants. He was identified by the victims of and the Oct. 22 incident on College two indecent assaults that took place in Avenue in Medford. Somerville and one that took place in The arrest is the product of a two- Medford. Virginia Bledsoe/Tufts Daily month-long investigation conducted Posada will be arraigned in the The Tufts Community Union Senate is considering sending an occasional newsletter to the jointly by SPD, the Cambridge, Medford, Somerville District Court today. student body to keep them up to date on campus happenings. Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority and Senate explores sending Tufts University Police Departments and —by Amelie Hecht periodic newsletter b y Ga b r i e l l e He r n a n d e z platform during campaigning, according conceptions of race Daily Editorial Board to Cadley. The newsletter will not focus exclusive- b y Br i d g e t Bo y l e The lecture, sponsored by a grant The Tufts Community Union (TCU) ly on updates from the Senate, Cadley Contributing Writer from the Office of the Dean of Faculty Senate on Sunday approved a project to explained. It could be used to promote a Morning exploresArts and differing Sciences, was organized by explore the possibility of sending periodic sports event of the week, notify the student Associate Professor of Sociology at Assistant Professor of Sociology Ryan newsletters to students. body of any major policy changes, or solicit New York University Ann Morning yes- Centner, Assistant Professors of English TCU Vice President Wyatt Cadley, who feedback from students on policy deci- terday delivered the second lecture Ichiro Takayoshi and Radiclani Clytus is in charge of the project, explained that it sions. in a four-part series sponsored by the and Assistant Professor of History Kris is still very much in the developing stages, “It’s a TCU newsletter, it’s not a TCU Transnational Studies Working Group Manjapra. These four professors make with questions about opting in or out, dis- Senate newsletter, and it’s meant to serve that will bring experts involved with up the Transnational Studies Working tribution methods, frequency of distribu- the entirety of the school,” he said. race and ethnic studies in academia to Group. tion and authors still unanswered. He does hope, however, that the news- the Hill. “We were paying attention to [Dean The body is currently considering send- letter will help shed light on Senate activi- In the lecture titled “The Nature of of Arts and Sciences Joanne Berger- ing the newsletter as part of a biweekly or ties for the student body. Race: Exploring Concepts of Human Sweeney’s] new initiative and trying monthly email to all students. “One of the things we want to do is Difference,” Morning discussed the con- to explore possibilities for a new cur- “We’re really just in the developing stag- show exactly what Senate does, and I think ceptualization of race and shared her riculum related to studies of race and es, we just want to get confirmation from it might help get people interested in the research on how different groups put ethnicity,” Centner said. “We thought Senate that this is something we wanted to body; so many of our members are walk- into practice varying definitions of race. we can help foster further discussion pursue,” Cadley, a junior, said. ons,” Cadley said. “This is what I think to These topics are the central themes of around that topic by bringing in four Senate Executive Board members will be a new and creative way to address a her recent book, “The Nature of Race: speakers who have either some insti- meet today with university administra- lot of different campus issues simultane- How Scientists Think and Teach about tors to discuss plans for the newsletter, he ously.” Human Difference.” see LECTURE, page 2 explained. He hopes that students will respond to The idea for a Senate newsletter has been what they read in the newsletter and share floating around for at least two years, and was part of TCU President Tomas Garcia’s see NEWSLETTER, page 3

Overcrowding at event at Hotung Café prompts student to question OCL policy b y Ga b r i e l l e He r n a n d e z according to OCL Director Joe Golia. Daily Editorial Board Guests and organizers have expressed frustration with this policy. A recent event held by the Association “They cut my group of friends in of Latin American Students (ALAS) in half, which was really awkward … as Hotung Café raised questions for stu- Hotung emptied out, we thought they’d dents about the admittance and capac- let more people in because there were ity policy for on-campus events. like 50 people waiting outside, and The event, Latinos Take Over they didn’t let them in,” ALAS member Hotung, was held on Oct. 21 and Ariela Westlake, a sophomore, said. “I reached Hotung’s maximum capac- understand fire codes, that’s a safety ity of 150 people within an hour and issue. But when an event empties out, forty-five minutes, according to Tufts and there’s about half the amount of Community Union (TCU) Senator people than there were before, it’s time Andrew Núñez, a freshman. After to let people in.” reaching capacity, event staff stopped ALAS member Amanda Yepez, a admitting guests for the remainder of senior, said that the policy detracted the event, even after it began to empty from her enjoyment of the event, espe- out, he said. cially as people began to leave. The Office for Campus Life (OCL) trains “I couldn’t have a good time because event staff to follow fire safety capac- all my friends were outside,” Yepez said. ity limits for event spaces and does not “It was depressing; it rained on my allow attendees into the venue once it parade. After a while I wasn’t having fun Misako Ono/Tufts Daily has reached maximum capacity because Associate Professor of Sociology at New York University Ann Morning discussed her research of the difficulties in managing the space, see OCL, page 3 on the varying definitions of race.

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News & Features 1 Classifieds 7 The DTD fraternity ‘The Descendants’ is invests in their home already generating Comics 4Sports Back on Professors Row. Oscar buzz. Arts & Living 5

see FEATURES, page 2 see ARTS, page 5 2 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y News & FEATURES Friday, November 18, 2011 THE TUFTS DAILY Home, sweet home Ca r t e r W. Ro g e r s Editor-in-Chief DTD brothers settle into new Pro Row digs Editorial b y St e p h a n i e Ha v e n Niki Krieg Daily Staff Writer Adam Kulewicz Managing Editors As senior Andrew Brinson wakes up, the faint jingle of a dog’s collar echoes down Amelie Hecht Executive News Editor Elizabeth McKay News Editors the hall. Brinson does not live at home, nor Kathryn Olson does his family pet live with him on campus. Laina Piera Corinne Segal Instead, when Brinson gets up to a home- Saumya Vaishampayan cooked breakfast, his fraternity brothers and Bianca Blakesley Assistant News Editors Gabrielle Hernandez their dog Caroline are there too, settling in Brionna Jimerson to their newly renovated Delta Tau Delta Marie Schow (DTD) house at 98 Professors Row. Minyoung Song Mahpari Sotoudeh “Seeing it now and seeing how it started, it’s a night and day difference,” Brinson, Martha Shanahan Executive Features Editor Jon Cheng Features Editors the DTD house manager, said. “The house Maya Kohli is gorgeous.” Amelia Quinn Falcon Reese Twenty-five of the DTD brothers moved Derek Schlom into the newly renovated house on Oct. Victoria Rathsmill Assistant Features Editors Margaret Young 7 after the House Corporation, the frater- nity’s alumni organization who owns the lot, Rebecca Santiago Executive Arts Editor Zach Drucker Arts Editors decided to revamp the house this summer. Anna Majeski Alpha Epsilon Pi, who had lived in the house Charissa Ng Joseph Stile since 2007, moved back to their original Matthew Welch house at 45 Sawyer Avenue this year. Ashley Wood “The house had just fallen into disrepair Melissa MacEwen Assistant Arts Editors over the years,” Brinson said. “No work had David Kellogg Executive Op-Ed Editor been done on the house in years and, as a Bhushan Deshpande Op-Ed Editors Seth Teleky Assistant Op-Ed Editors result, the house just wasn’t in good shape.” Anna Christian Cartoonists From new hardwood floors and carpeting Devon Colmer to new furniture and windows, the House Westley Engel Corporation invested small alumni dona- Louie Zong Craig Frucht Editorialists tions and took out a $400,000 loan to com- Jonathan Green pletely renovate the DTD house. While there Michael Restiano are still a few things on the exterior of the Jyot Singh house that need to be finished, DTD brothers Daniel Rathman Executive Sports Editor were generally satisfied with the results of the Matthew Berger Sports Editors four-month renovation, chapter president Lauren Flament Claire Kemp Alexander Freiberg, a junior, said. Ben Kochman Using blueprints from the original house Aaron Leibowitz David McIntyre and pictures from the early 1950s, the House Virginia Bledsoe/Tufts Daily Alex Prewitt Corporation designed the renovation to repli- DTD took out a $400,000 loan to pay for improvements in their house. Ann Sloan Ethan Sturm cate what the original DTD house looked like, Kate Klots Assistant Sports Editors Brinson said. There are several modern com- has spill-proof floors that are easy to clean, sophomore, said. “It’s like a home-cooked ponents of the house, such as a room where Freiberg said. meal, [and] it’s nice being able to eat with 40 Josh Berlinger Executive Photo Editor Virginia Bledsoe Photo Editors brothers sit around a flat-screen television, “We found that the plan of blocking off the guys you get along with.” Kristen Collins but Freiberg said the House Corporation’s very nice rooms made it easy to clean up,” A 26th resident of the DTD joins the Alex Dennett Justin McCallum plan to preserve the original look of the house Freiberg said. “It was just a matter of mop- brothers — Caroline, the hound mix who Ashley Seenauth was successful. ping because it was raining out that night as lives in the house, serves as the fraternity’s William Butt Assistant Photo Editors Lane Florsheim “It’s equally, if not nicer than my home,” well as wiping some foot and scuff marks off unofficial mascot, Freiberg said. Last year, Caroline Geiling Freiberg said. “I was surprised it was done so walls.” before DTD had a house, senior Nathan Meagan Maher Oliver Porter beautifully. They did a fantastic job and we’re Party guests were only allowed into rooms Beaton bought Caroline from a local pound. Scott Tingley all really happy about it.” where brothers would’ve been able to easily Since then, DTD brothers have fallen in love Dilys Ong Staff Photographers Preservation of the new house was thus repair any mess, making clean-up the next with her, York said. Ellen Kan Executive New Media Editor its residents’ first priority. When the DTD day a quick two-hour affair. “People who walk in are always a little brothers hosted their first party Nov. 12, they Brinson anticipates that the house will surprised to see her,” Brinson said. “She’s blocked off the television room, living room remain in top shape. a great dog and I can’t say enough about PRODUCTION and piano room on the first level of the house “It’s tough to put into words how long her, especially because she can put up Jason Huang to ensure foot traffic didn’t ruin any of the these guys have waited for this,” Brinson with 45 guys.” Production Director new floors, carpeting or furniture. The din- said. “Anytime someone makes a mess, they Caroline and the DTD brothers also share Alyssa Kutner Executive Layout Editor ing room, which guests all walked through, don’t mind cleaning up after themselves. We a home with several tropical fish that reside Rebecca Alpert Layout Editors Jennifer Betts haven’t had any issues.” in two tanks embedded in a bar that the Shoshanna Kahne Aside from the 25 brothers living at 98 brothers built in the house’s basement; Sarah Kester Emily Rourke Professors Row this semester, the frater- Brinson and York claim this their favorite Elliot Philips Assistant Layout Editors nity’s additional 20 members live else- part of the house. Andrew Paseltiner Executive Copy Editor where, both in dorms and in off-campus Having home-cooked meals and pets has Ben Considine Copy Editors houses. The brothers typically unite during helped to give their new house a homey Patrick Donnelly Sara Eisemann mealtimes, though, when their chef, Elaine feel, York said. Although he doesn’t live at 98 Katrina Knisely Rotondi, serves them breakfast, lunch and Professors Row this year, York is looking for- Drew Lewis Ashley Cheng Assistant Copy Editors dinner five days a week. The meals are paid ward to making DTD home in the future. Linh Dang for under the fraternity’s meal plan and, “After seeing how the house came out, I’m Lauren Greenberg Brinson said, are superb. definitely planning on living there next year,” George Le Gregory Witz “With all due respect to Carmichael and York said. “We’re talking all precautions to Virginia Bledsoe/Tufts Daily Dewick, I prefer food at the fraternity,” DTD make the house stay as beautiful as it is now. Audrey Kuan Executive Online Editor Darcy Mann Online Editors Aquariums add a funky touch to the house. director of communications Jeffrey York, a We’re not taking it for granted.” Ben Schwalb Ammar Khaku Executive Technical Manager

BUSINESS Laura Moreno LECTURE with college students to learn more groups. Executive Business Director continued from page 1 about how race is portrayed to the pub- The way people view race impacts Christine Busaba Advertising Director tutional experience related to that, or lic. their actions, she explained, citing evi- Saanya Gulati Receivables Manager [whose] research is extremely relevant Her research indicated that there dence from social psychologists that toMorning race and ethnicity.” discusses remainsvariances vast uncertainty in about definition wheth- people who of employ race a biological lens P.O. Box 53018, Medford, MA 02155 Morning’s research focused on er race is a biological or ideological to view race generally have more nega- 617 627 3090 FAX 617 627 3910 [email protected] whether Americans’ definitions of race phenomenon, she explained. tive attitudes toward members of other are rooted in biological or socially con- She found that varying conceptions racial groups. structed differences, she explained. existed not only between biologists “The ways in which people think Morning investigated two different and anthropologists, but also among differences are manifested affects the definitions of race — “essentialist” defi- experts within the same discipline. kinds of practices we put into place,” nitions, through which races are thought “Within each of these disciplinary she said. about as biologically distinctive clusters groupings there is a lot of disagree- She emphasized the importance of within the species, and “constructivist” ment, a lot of confusion, a lot of debate defining what race truly is in order notions of race, through which races about how to best understand race,” to facilitate better dialogue about race are considered artificially made groups she said. “This is variation that is intra- relations. defined by human beings. disciplinary.” “We study things other than people’s She conducted interviews with biolo- Morning explained that this divide definitions or concepts of race,” she gists and anthropologists to determine exists even though constructivists said. “We pay attention to race rela- how experts define race, she explained. have countered essentialist arguments tions; we care a lot about racial atti- Morning also analyzed the content of with biological evidence that there is tudes and racism. In the midst of all high school biology and social science at least as much biological variation this, we haven’t stopped to ask our- textbooks and conducted interviews within racial groups as there is between selves what race is.”

The Tufts Daily is a nonprofit, independent newspaper, published Monday through Friday during the academic year, and distributed free to the Tufts community. EDITORIAL POLICY Editorials represent the position of The Tufts Daily. Individual editors are not necessarily responsible for, or in agreement with, the policies and editorials of The Tufts Daily. The content of letters, advertisements, signed columns, cartoons and graphics does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Tufts Daily editorial board. Friday, November 18, 2011 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y News & FEATURES 3 OCL does not plan to change event policy despite frustrations

OCL crowds leave, but the two parted ways resolved in a way that benefits both the continued from page 1 with different understandings of the students and the event staff,” he said. “I anymore.” agreements reached in the meeting, think I’m asking for such a minute change While Núñez said the event was initial- according to Núñez. in the wording, that event staff would still ly a “huge success,” he felt that the policy Golia acknowledged that admittance be able to do their job, and it wouldn’t be was responsible for ending the evening policy posed a problem at the ALAS event, a big deal at all.” on a bad note. but felt that it was an isolated incident. Both Núñez and Golia recognized the “I felt that … event staff’s unwill- “That was a one-time event, we usually need for flexibility in the policy to allow ingness to let people in, even though don’t have this problem,” Golia said. event staff to exercise their judgment at there was more than enough room inside Going forward, he said, these issues each event. … directly led to the downfall of the will be dealt with on a case-by-case basis “Event staff has to review each situ- event that students had been working for with common sense, rather than a strict ation. They have a very difficult job, it’s months to prepare,” Núñez said. policy change. managing the building, the space, but we This prompted Núñez to speak with “We’re not changing any policy, or put- will work with them regularly,” Golia said. OCL staff, including Golia, concerning ting this in words, it’s basically common Golia said that OCL is looking for a solution to similar problems in the sense,” Golia said. “In a situation like this ways to maximize attendance at student future. where a large group leaves all at once, if it events. Recent reconstruction in the “If I had a choice to pick a policy, I’d goes from 150 to 60 people inside, you can Mayer Campus Center, which included love to see a one in one out method put see that. As long as everything is OK and raising the floor in the Commons Deli in Hotung, but Mr. Golia said that isn’t noticeably a lot people have left, we can & Grill area, allowed the fire marshal to feasible for event staff to do that, though let more people in.” reassess the maximum capacity of the I’m not sure why, since frats are able to Núñez, who believed Golia had agreed space at 385, up 35 from its previous Daily File Photo do this every event weekend, and event to change the wording of admission poli- capacity, according to Golia. Events at Hotung have attracted large crowds. staff is trained and paid to do their jobs,” cy, was frustrated to hear that there was no Golia doesn’t believe admittance Núñez said. official policy change. problems will be a recurring issue in the we have to abide by them, but it’s a nice Golia agreed to work with event staff “I thought this was a done deal, and I’d future, and noted that they demonstrate problem to have because your venues to better judge situations in which just talk to him in a couple weeks to check the events’ success. are full and your events are full, and it guests can continue to be let in after up on the policy change, but I’m going to “We’re really flexible,” Golia said. shows the university as a whole that we capacity has been reached if significant continue to make sure that this issue is “Capacity [policies] are a necessity, and need bigger spaces.”

Senate newsletter proposal elicits mixed reactions NEWSLETTER after we’ve decided to do them, by which students to react negatively to being auto- Senior Eric Sinski suspects that students continued from page 1 point it’s too late. If we have a newsletter, we matically enrolled in the distribution list. are unlikely to read another Tufts-related their views with their representatives. can bring up things that will come up in next “One of the arguments they put forward email. “When Senate was first deciding how week’s meeting, making it so that people will is that this new system would be a means for “To be honest, Tufts students have so to spend the surplus from the embezzled be able to tell us what they want.” them to solicit feedback,” Ardalan said. “The much email in their inboxes already, I can funds in 2009, there was a lot of controversy The Senate is still considering whether to feedback they’re going to get is ‘don’t send only see it taking up more space. It’s kind of and outrage when the Senate decided to allow students to subscribe to the newsletter me emails.’” imposing,” he said. fund the Trips Cabin in New Hampshire,” themselves, or automatically subscribe the While the project is still in basic planning Senior Katie Riker, however, supports the Cadley said. “If this newsletter had existed, whole student body while allowing students stages, the proposal has already sparked idea, and believes the newsletter will provide the TCU could have solicited feedback from to opt out by pressing an “unsubscribe” but- some negative backlash from students. students an effective means of staying up to students.” ton. Senior Jimmy Zuniga feels that the news- date on campus happenings. TCU Senator Yulia Korovikov, a junior, “I’ve spoken to many of my fellow non- letter will serve as an unbalanced self-pro- “Since I live off-campus, I don’t manage thinks the newsletter will successfully help Senate students, and not a single one has motional tool for the Senate. to pick up the Daily every day to find out bridge the gap between senators and their supported being automatically enrolled in “I think it’s pointless, and just another what Senate’s been doing,” Riker said. “I constituents. an email that they’d have to unsubscribe way that Senate tries to reinforce its self- think having a monthly email would allow “I think Senate has a hard time reaching for,” TCU Senator Jonathan Danzig, a senior, importance on this campus for themselves people like me to keep informed about TCU out to students about what we’re doing,” she said. and for the rest of the student body,” Zuniga policies efficiently and allow for more public said. “Usually … I get opinions about things TCU Senator Ard Ardalan, a junior, expects said. discourse.”

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TV Review ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ returns addictive as ever b y Br i o n n a Ji m e r s o n Aforementioned Grammy-winning Daily Editorial Board super songwriter and performer, Kandi, is creating a literal hum around Atlanta with “The Real Housewives of Atlanta” her budding sex-toy venture. For a single (RHoA) women are no strangers to new mother, Kandi is far from worried about money. With the exception of Grammy living a sexless life. She invited co-star and high-powered attorney Phaedra Parks The Real Housewives of Atlanta and Sheree to … sample … some buzz- worthy items from Kandi’s upcoming line. Because when you are getting it on — well, Starring NeNe Leakes, Kim off — you want to think of Kandi Burruss. Zolciak, Shereé Whitfield Thanks, girl. And then there is Phaedra. Oh, Phaedra. Airs Sunday at 9 p.m. on Bravo As if having a real career, a toddler and a husband were not work enough, we find winner Kandi Burruss, it seems that the her considering a venture into mortuary other women are living Bravo paycheck to science. That is correct: Homegirl wants a Bravo paycheck. With Birkin bags, one-hit funeral home. In a never-ending quest to wonders and catch phrases galore — my remain relevant, it seems that Mrs. Parks personal favorite is Sheree Whitfield’s sea- believes that in death, she will be immortal. son two “who go’n checks me, boo?” — this Dream big, honey. season featuring Georgia’s ripest peaches After only two episodes, the ladies leave started as juicy as ever. viewers exhausted, but optimistic. With The usual suspects are back for the fun: a confirmation that Kim and Kroy have Kim Zolciak, who infamously dated the very- their own wedding spin-off coming up, a la married multi-millionaire Lee Najjar, aka “Bethenny Getting Married” (2010), there “Big Papa,” only to settle down with Atlanta bravotv.com is more than enough nouveau riche to go Falcons player Kroy Biermann. On the pre- The ladies from ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ are up to their usual antics in the newest season. around in the coming months. All the play- miere episode, a very pregnant Kim praises ers are back at their games of shameless her relationship and newfound joy at the husband Greg out of the picture and an sodes chatting up her gal-pal Lawrence self-involvement, self-promotion and self- hands of her fiance Kroy, who is seven years immature 21-year-old son — for whom and trying to coax her adolescent son out esteem boosting. her junior, as Kroy moves Big K’s belongings she purchased the aforementioned car — of his shell. The discomfort onscreen was However, every shtick has its stale point. out of storage and into her dream mansion. tucked neatly under her wing, NeNe spent palpable — the young man was practically After four seasons of NeNe’s obvious dissat- It seems that life post-NeNe Leakes is going the better part of the new season’s first two screaming for paternal involvement. That isfaction with her marriage, will we finally along swimmingly for Kim. episodes reiterating that her bank account makes sense enough, as Sheree’s ex, NFL see a divorce or be forced to toe the line Next, we run into NeNe Leakes, fresh off is no longer in the red. player Bob Whitfield, appears to be miss- of “blah” with her throughout the season? NBC’s “Celebrity Apprentice,” and prob- NeNe’s attitude definitely contributed ing in action in the lives of his children. And what of Phaedra’s impending entrepre- ably just back from the bank. Did you to the episode-one smackdown ending Meanwhile, in Relatively Functional neurial venture? Is it just her postpartum know NeNe was paid to be on “Celebrity — why does it seem that all seasons of Land, everything seems to be coming up finally kicking in, or an attempt to remain Apprentice”? Did you know she has been RHoA either begin or end with Sheree roses for ex-supermodel Cynthia Bailey. film-worthy? making money off her appearance as what and Nene bumping heads? — in which In episode one, she seems content to play The Atlanta ladies should take a page Sheree calls “an irate b---h”? Did you know Sheree brought up how NeNe tried to on the sidelines, allowing more vocal cast from the “Real Housewives of New Jersey” NeNe can afford to buy a car with “cash weasel her way into a press appearance in members to take center stage — and make playbook and remember that no personali- money”? Did you know NeNe is rich? Yes? Philadelphia. The “she-said-she-said the- fools of themselves in the process. Classy ty is too small or too big to be replaced — hi, OK, just checking, because if you did not party-promoter-said” routine is getting a move, Cynthia. We see Cynthia starting up Danielle Staub and Dina Manzo. Hopefully, know, she will remind you — over and over little old, ladies. How about some hand- a modeling agency meets modeling school, the glow of financial independence and and over again. to-hand combat next time, like you all are with the help of her uber-fabulous friend J. Louboutin flaunting wears dim for these Yes, NeNe is as new money as they come, always threatening? Please? “Miss J.” Alexander, of “America’s Next Top women so they can get back to entertaining emphasis on the “new.” With estranged Sheree spent most of the first two epi- Model” fame. the voracious masses.

Movie Review Alexander Payne’s latest film falls short of its potential

b y To r i El l i o tt follows the week after the accident, as Matt Matt’s oldest daughter, Alexandra, and Sid, character is left in limbo. Senior Staff Writer struggles to rebuild his relationship with his a surfer bum who functions as a catalyst for The film places great emphasis on its two daughters: the rebellious, 17-year-old comic relief throughout much of the film. Hawaiian setting, which, like Matt’s wife, Like the Oscar-winning “Sideways” Alexandra (Shailene Woodley) and 10-year- The film’s somewhat unexpected and self- almost acts as a silent character in itself. (2004), director Alexander Payne’s newest old Scottie (Amara Miller). effacing humor is one of its stronger points. In the beginning narration, Matt suggests film, “The Descendants,” is both humorous As Matt begins to prepare his family and This lightheartedness allows the characters that outsiders assume Hawaii to be a sort of friends for his wife’s impending death, he is to become much more accessible and enter- utopia, whose residents don’t have the same The Descendants thrown for a loop when Alexandra reveals taining, and the deliberate and moderate problems as those of the outside world. The that her mother had been having an affair use of humor keeps the inherent seriousness film then proceeds to contest this assump- before the accident. Matt and his daugh- of the plot intact. tion. However, it’s worth noting that while Starring George Clooney, ters, as well as Alexandra’s friend Sid (Nick Though the writing does not necessarily the islands provide a beautiful backdrop — Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller Krause), embark on a journey to find his improve, the actors, especially Woodley and and fodder for tension between idyllic vistas Directed by Alexander Payne wife’s lover so he may say his final goodbyes. Clooney, still manage to deliver admirable and Matt’s less-than-idyllic family situation Meanwhile, Matt debates whether to sell his and touching performances. — the story of a family struggling with death and more moving than one might expect. family’s ancestral land. While both Matt and Alexandra are and coping with change could be equally The film might not necessarily meet the The beginning of the film is arguably its explored thoroughly as characters, Matt’s meaningful in an entirely different setting. lofty standards set by its predecessor — it weakest point. The opening is peppered with younger daughter, Scottie, remains largely Although the movie struggles in places, is certainly hampered by mediocre writ- a heavy voiceover by Matt, in which he intro- one-dimensional. Early scenes in the film it succeeds in being poignant, if some- ing, and much of its strength derives from duces the state of his relationship with his indicate she is having social issues at school, what flippant. The relationships between the actors’ sound performances — but it’s family and his dilemma with his family’s but this point goes largely untouched the characters are overall honest, genuine worth a trip to the theater. land trust. This, in conjunction with decid- throughout the rest of the story. Scottie’s and relatable, and the humor offsets some The plot centers on Matt King (George edly unremarkable dialogue, threatens to exclusion from much of the meaningful dia- of the more contrived dialogue. Though it Clooney), a successful Honolulu lawyer and bench the film altogether in its first 20 min- logue in the film is somewhat excused by may leave those waiting anxiously for a film heir to a vast tract of virgin land on the island utes. Alexandra and Matt’s desire to protect her comparable with “Sideways” and “Election” of Kuai. A boating accident leaves his wife in “The Descendants” manages to recover from the truth of her mother’s infidelity and (1999) a bit disappointed, “The Descendants” a permanent vegetative state, and the film from its lackluster beginning as it introduces approaching death, but as a result, Scottie’s is still worth seeing.

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Women’s Squash The team’s increased numbers have INSIDE NCAA BASKETBALL added five incoming players to the continued from page 8 also enhanced its chemistry. Practices continued from page 7 roster. The class is highlighted by lineup. have been shifted from the evenings in Hawaii. After leading the Huskies guard P.J. Hairston, who Rivals.com The theme for the coming season to the mornings, helping to accom- to the 2011 National Championship ranked as the 13th best incoming will thus be revitalization, and the modate the players’ night classes, and about four months later, Walker freshman in the nation, and forward team currently boasts an impressive enabling the team to train together. was named the tournament’s Most James McAdoo, who checked in at No. 16 players, excluding Doherty and “In the morning, everyone can come Outstanding Player. 8 nationally. Basu. to practice, which is great,” Rubine So who will emerge as this season’s One of the few programs to outdo The increased depth is chiefly due said. “Everyone is able to play against UConn? Which traditional heavy- UNC in its recruiting efforts this to word of mouth and encouragement everyone else, no matter the level. It’s weights have looked most impres- off-season was Kentucky. Coach from the current players, as well as a really good experience for everyone sive early on? Not surprisingly, North John Calipari, who has consistent- recruitment efforts by head coach at the bottom. Carolina and Kentucky sit at No. 1 and ly brought top classes to Lexington, Belkys Velez, who is in her second year “It feels more like a community now No. 2 in the Div. I rankings. Together, has one of his best groups of fresh- at the helm. that we have more people. Our team is they currently make up the clear top men this season. It is headlined by “Belkys did a really great job her really strong this year. I’ve been really tier of college basketball. Both the Tar monstrous 6-foot-10 power forward first year as a coach, and she built up impressed with all of the new people. Heels and Wildcats look poised for Anthony Davis, who committed to a reputation as a great coach and she What’s really good about our team is excellent regular seasons and deep Kentucky along with forwards Michael did some recruiting,” junior Madison that No. 16 is working just as hard as runs come March Madness. Kidd-Gilchrist and Kyle Wiltger and Newbound said. “When a team does No. 1.” Kentucky and North Carolina are guard Marquis Teague, the younger well and the players get along really Unlike last season, when many of the both coming off excellent 2010-2011 brother of Jeff Teague, who starred well, more people want to join.” starting players were new to squash, campaigns. Kentucky went 29-9 over- at Wake Forest before being drafted Six of the players — and two of most of the competing players now all, won the SEC Tournament and by the Atlanta Hawks in 2009. They the probable top five in the ladder — have at least some experience with the earned non-conference wins over top are joined by sophomore guard Ryan are freshmen. Paige Dahlman and Ann sport. programs like Notre Dame, Indiana Harrow, who transferred to Kentucky Bellinger will likely be Nos. 3 and 4 Senior Jennifer LaCara, however, is a and Louisville. After earning a No. 4 from NC State. in the lineup, respectively. Even with player with no squash experience who seed in the East regional, the Wildcats Although Kentucky will rely heav- all of the new faces, the team is very is nonetheless expected to be a key won four straight tournament games ily on its freshmen, the Wildcats still confident in the competitiveness of its contributor. before being bounced in the Final bring back several key contributors roster. LaCara was a member of the wom- Four by UConn. from last season. Sophomore forward “Last year, you knew who was going en’s tennis team the past three years, The Tar Heels were also strong, Terrence Jones averaged 15.7 points to beat who. But this year, there’s a lot and even served as tri-captain last going 29-8 last season and finishing and 8.8 rebounds as a freshman and is of good competition in that you don’t year. Her natural athletic abilities with a No. 7 ranking. The second seed one of the country’s toughest defend- know what will happen when any two have likely earned her a spot in the in the East regional, UNC, advanced ers in the paint. people play each other, especially 1-5,” lineup. to the Elite Eight with wins over Long On the perimeter, Kentucky returns junior Jess Rubine said. “If we have “She’s incredible, especially since Island, Washington and Marquette. sophomore guard Doron Lamb and another challenge match, there could she just started playing a couple of In the Elite Eight, North Carolina senior guard Darius Miller, who both be a lot of movement in the ladder. months ago,” Newbound said. “She’s trailed Kentucky by eight, but made averaged double figures in scoring It could go either way with a lot of going to be a huge asset to the team a strong second half push to tie the last season. matches.” and we didn’t even know that was a game late. The Wildcats’ then-fresh- Like last year’s Huskies, the Tar The Jumbos are hoping to take possibility. So it’s very exciting. She’s man guard Brandon Knight was too Heels and Wildcats have both passed advantage of their strengths up and just a great athlete.” tough for the Tar Heels, however, as difficult tests at the beginning of the down the ladder. No. 21 Tufts starts its season off his late three-pointer put Kentucky season. “Our ladder is a lot tighter than tonight when they face No. 26 Wellesley. ahead for good. In one of the most bizarre col- it’s been in the past. Usually there They play No. 13 Mount Holyoke and This season, North Carolina returns lege basketball games ever played, have been big gaps between the top No. 25 Smith tomorrow. a ton of talent from last year’s team. UNC topped Michigan State, 67-55, three, middle three and bottom three,” After beating both Wellesley and Senior center Tyler Zeller, junior for- while playing on a makeshift court on Newbound said. “We were astounded Smith last season, the Jumbos are con- ward John Henson and sophomore an aircraft carrier in San Diego. The at how competitive they were. It will fident heading into the weekend. forward Harrison Barnes all tested Wildcats have also looked good, beat- really help us, because if we play The team is especially excited the NBA Draft waters but decided to ing Kansas 75-65 on Tuesday night teams with gaps in the ladder, we’ll do because today’s match marks the first return to Chapel Hill for another sea- in the Basketball Hall of Fame Tip- well.” collegiate competition ever for many son, enabling the Tar Heels to bring Off Tournament at Madison Square Rubine, who played at the No. 4 of the players. back their seven leading scorers and Garden. spot last season, has worked hard to “We’ve had lots of team games four leading rebounders from 2010- If both teams remain perfect, expect improve, moving up to the No. 1 spot already, and though it is different and 2011. the debate between North Carolina this fall. Meanwhile, former No. 3 nerve-wracking in competitive match- Expect last year’s inconsistent play and Kentucky to rage until Dec. 3 the senior co-captain Mercedes Barba will es, the team all knows what to expect,” to be diminished by the return of so day the Tar Heels travel to Lexington likely play at No. 2. Barba said. “Everyone’s excited to play. many veteran superstars. to face off against Kentucky in what Classmate and fellow co-captain Alyse We are looking forward to seeing where The rich only got richer in the off- should be a classic No. 1 vs. No. 2 Vinoski will round out the top five. we stand.” season, too, as coach Roy Williams showdown.

Optimism abounds for Harvard Round Robin Football MEN’S SQUASH continued from page 8 Defense, special teams represent paign ranked 27th by the College Jumbos on All-NESCAC squad Squash Association, the same rank with which they concluded last season. They will look to Despite a winless record, four backfield this season after improve upon their disappoint- members of the football team a move from cornerback to ing 1-6 conference record, as earned some well-deserved safety. Diss tied for second on well as their 4-12 mark at neu- NESCAC recognition. Senior the team with 52 tackles, of tral sites, which is particularly linebacker Zack Skarzynski, which 40 were solo efforts. He relevant given Tufts’ inability to junior safety Sam Diss, senior also posted one interception, host matches. kicker Adam Auerbach and deflected two passes and one Tufts will immediately face junior special teams standout forced and recovered fumble. stiff competition, with No. 18 Dylan Hass were all named Auerbach was a perfect Bowdoin and No. 25 Stanford on to the All-Conference Second 5-for-5 on field goals this fall, the docket at the Harvard Round Team yesterday. with three coming from more Robin on Saturday. Later in the Skarzynski led the NESCAC than 30 yards out. He posted season, on Jan. 27, the Jumbos in tackles this season with 97, two touchbacks on kickoffs, will take on Bates and George including 5.5 for a loss. During the second best total in the Washington, which are ranked the six-week heart of the sea- league. And, with Saturday’s successively at 16th and 17th, son, Skarzynski posted double- 24-yard boot — the 22nd in preparation for the NESCAC digit stops in every game. He of his career — Auerbach tournament. peaked with 18 against Trinity became Tufts’ all-time leading “We have not been able to in front of Tufts’ Homecoming field goal kicker. beat Bowdoin since I’ve been on crowd to help hold the visiting Haas joined Skarzynski on the team, but we’ve been told a Alex Dennett/Tufts Daily Bantams to just nine points — the NESCAC leaderboards, bunch of their guys are abroad, Christopher Stoj is one of three seniors on a Jumbos team that will be their lowest point total on the topping the league with a so this could be a huge oppor- freshman-heavy this season. season by 11. Despite a knee 22.4-yard kick return average. tunity for us to jump up in the injury during Saturday’s sea- Hass brought back 13 kick- rankings,” Miller said. “We are “Coach Eng is a brilliant The same spirit dispensed by son finale against Middlebury, offs for a total of 291 yards expecting to beat BU … [but] guy who knows a ton about Coach Eng to his younger play- holding him to just five tackles this fall, the only category in Stanford is another huge match squash and especially physi- ers has, in turn, trickled up to in that game, Skarzynski fin- which Tufts led the league. for us. We lost to them last year cal training,” Kardon said. “I the upperclassmen. ished his senior season averag- His 729 all-purpose yards in a close match, and they are am confident that his leader- “We’re focusing all of our ing 12.1 per contest. — highlighted by a 48-yard ranked two spots above us.” ship combined with the lead- attention on this upcoming Diss — also a 2010 All- return against Bowdoin and Although it’s the players’ ership of our captain, Henry weekend,” Miller said. “We’re NESCAC Second Team selec- a 43-yarder against Colby — responsibility to mesh and put Miller, will help us win some hoping to get some revenge on tion and the reigning Rudolph were the highest total for the in the practice hours necessary key matches.” our ‘home courts.’” J. Fobert Award (multi-sport Jumbos this season. to attain success, they believe This freshman cadre and Accordingly, Coach Eng put athlete) winner — continued that Coach Eng has played a its gung-ho coach have both forth his mantra for this year: to succeed in the defensive —by Claire Kemp pivotal role in fostering their voiced their optimism, but “Hard work, great attitude and development. they’re not the only ones. never say die.” Friday, November 18, 2011 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports 7

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INSIDE NCAA BASKETBALL David McIntyre | The Beautiful Game Tar Heels, Wildcats pulling away early Addicted Elite freshman classes lead to embarrassment of riches to Football b y Ma t t Be r g e r Manager Daily Editorial Board n my Sept. 30 column, I extolled the vir- More than in most other sports, the tues of the new soccer video game, FIFA top college basketball teams usually ’12 and shared my excitement as I got reveal themselves early in the sea- ready to play my first game on the new son due to the ever-increasing number version.I And don’t get me wrong — FIFA of premier non-conference matchups has proven to be a great game during these that occur before Christmas. The teams last few months, and my friends and I have that survive these early tests make a gotten hours of enjoyment from it. But there strong statement of their intentions to was an even better game released on Oct. advance to the late stages of the NCAA 21 that is even more realistic, dramatic and Tournament. addicting than FIFA: Its name is Football Just take a look at last year’s national Manager 2012. champion, UConn. The Huskies came First of all, I know that if you’re read- out red hot, winning 10 straight games ing my column and grew up in the United against non-conference opponents. States, you probably have no idea what I’m Of course, some of these wins were talking about. Sold in the United States as expected. UConn smacked hapless Worldwide Soccer Manager, the Football Farleigh Dickinson of the Northeast Manager series has never gained much of Conference 78-54 on Dec. 8 and then a foothold stateside; indeed, despite a new beat Harvard by 29 points on Dec. 22. version coming out every year since 2005, Neither of these results sent shock- I’ve never met an American that had heard waves through the college basketball of the game before I told them about it. world. Consider this your indoctrination, then, But the Huskies looked very impres- as I bring you into the world of the most sive against strong competition when addicting game I’ve ever played. The con- they flew west to compete in the Maui cept is as simple as the title: You are the Invitational. UConn beat Wichita State manager of a club team in world football. and Michigan State in the first two You can choose any club you want, from rounds of the event on Nov. 22-23. Manchester United down to FC United The next day, the Huskies played some of Manchester, in almost any country on of their best basketball of the season Earth. Like real life, there is no difficulty set- in an 84-67 win over a very talented ting, and you are thrown off the deep end as Kentucky team. soon as you start the game. Then-junior guard Kemba Walker I’m not kidding; you have control of every- emerged as the tournament’s MVP and thing, from every player’s training to player instantly became one of the favorites acquisitions to tactics, scheduling friendlies for National Player of the Year after and firing and hiring staff. Every action you averaging 30 points in three games MCT take has a direct influence on your team’s Sophomore Doron Lamb (middle) is an elite perimeter shooter, and one of many scoring success — if you exceed expectations, you options in Kentucky’s dynamic offense. see INSIDE NCAA BASKETBALL, page 6 are lauded as a hero, and if not, you find yourself in the fast lane to unemployment. Sounds great, right? It might be the Field Hockey most realistic simulation of real-life events in the video game world. There’s just one “catch:” Unlike FIFA, you can’t control the Four Jumbos earn All-Region honors players. Just like a real manager, once a match starts, all you can do is watch and On Wednesday, the National the NESCAC, tallying five scores adjust the tactics. You can’t score stunners Field Hockey Coaches Association over the course of 10 conference with a few clever mouse clicks or enter (NFHCA) named four members of showdowns and helping the cheat codes to get super speed; your fate the No. 16 Tufts squad to its team net 3.42 goals per game, as a manager in the game truly rests with All-New England West Region fourth-best in New England. your players. Teams. Sagerman, who will like- If you’ve stuck with my column to this Senior co-captains defenseman ly be one of the Jumbos’ key point, you must be having the reaction now Taylor Dyer and midfielder Lindsay leaders next season, was the that most of my friends have when I tell Griffith were named to the team’s second-leading scorer. them about the game or they see me play- NFHCA’s First Team, while junior This fall, Sagerman tallied 10 ing it; how boring! Why would anyone sit forward Lia Sagerman and sopho- goals and a single assist to lift through hours (all right, I admit it, I spend more midfielder Emily Cannon the Jumbos over opponents at a lot of time playing this game) looking at were named to the Second Team. crucial moments. In games the a computer screen, meticulously preparing Last week, Dyer, Griffith and Jumbos dominated, Sagerman and adjusting hundreds of different ele- Sagerman were all recognized as helped keep the pressure on ments, just to sit back and have to watch a All-NESCAC players. weaker opponents; during their few simulated people run around with no This marked Dyer’s second Sept. 21 matchup with UMass control over what they are doing? consecutive election to the Dartmouth, the junior led the I have to admit, it sounded like a dumb NFHCA’s All-New England First way with a hat trick en route to concept when I first started playing it. Team. Throughout the season, a 6-0 shutout. The game is almost the antithesis of FIFA, Dyer — who started every game Cannon did everything she because it is a highly controlled simulation in her four-year career with the could to prove that there is no of the management side of soccer (which Jumbos — helped Tufts record such thing as a sophomore slump. FIFA is definitely not) and an uncontrol- New England’s third-lowest goals Her five assists were good for sec- lable simulation of the actual games. But against average, and she proved ond best on the squad, and her once I started getting into it, and I learned her versatility on both ends of ability to set up teammates for how to play the game, it is just incredibly the field. quick strikes and tap-ins was cru- addicting. I can’t put it any more simply She notched six goals and cial in games where the Jumbos than that. three assists, including a perfect faced defensive pressure. But don’t just take my word for it; go on the 3-for-3 effort on penalty strokes, Behind No. 1 Bowdoin and Internet. IGN.com gave Football Manager this past fall. No. 10 Amherst, Tufts earned 2012 a 9.0/10 rating (an “amazing” clas- Griffith, who improved upon the third-most All-New England sification). There are hundreds of websites her NFHCA Second Team selec- selections. dedicated to the game; one of my favorites tion last season, led the Jumbos The Jumbos went 11-4 on the is Fm-base.co.uk. Take five minutes and in scoring with 10 goals and season and 7-3 in conference K.C. Hambleton/Tufts Daily check it out, because I’m determined to get three assists. She posted a play, before losing in double Senior co-captain Lindsay Griffith (No. 7) was one at least one person from the United States to solid .511 shots-on-goal rate overtime to the Polar Bears in the of two Jumbos named to the All-New England First embrace “the greatest job on Earth.” and commanded the Jumbos’ NESCAC quarterfinals. Team. transition game and offensive pieces. Griffith was essential David McIntyre is a sophomore who is to the Jumbos’ success within —by Kate Klots majoring in political science. He can be reached at [email protected]. 8 INSIDE Football 7 Field Hockey 6 Inside NCAA Basketball 6 Sportstuftsdaily.com

Volleyball

Rookie of the Year Kuhel one of many promising freshmen

b y Al e x Ba u d o i n strung together 16 wins in 17 matches, Daily Staff Writer including a stretch of eight straight. That Jumbos Led by a group of first-years reach who com- conference semifinals, NCAA secondimpressive run included round a first-place finish plemented a core of upperclassmen, the in the Hall of Fame Tournament hosted by volleyball team reached the semifinals Mount Holyoke and Smith Colleges. The of the NESCAC Championships and the Jumbos also earned an inspired sweep second round of the NCAA Tournament, of Amherst and Middlebury over Parents where a four-set loss to the Springfield Weekend in front of many of the program’s College Pride ended their season. alumni at Cousens Gym. “They were a great team and played “It was a great experience playing in on a high level, but I’m proud of the way front of and meeting some of the volleyball we played as a team. We never stopped alumni,” Spieler said. “It was a lot of fun.” working hard,” senior tri-captain Cara One of the major storylines of this sea- Spieler said. son was the successful contribution of the After being eliminated from the tourna- class of 2015. After graduating three key ment, the Jumbos finished the season with seniors in 2011, Tufts entered the season an overall record of 26-6, including a stel- with eight freshmen, and many doubted lar 9-1 mark in conference play. The team that the team could succeed while inte- graduates three seniors — Spieler, Lexi grating so many new players into head Nicholas and Audrey Kuan, who is also coach Cora Thompson’s system. the executive online editor of the Daily — The freshmen put to bed any doubts who have been a major part of the team’s skeptics had, quickly becoming an integral success for the past four seasons. All three part of the team’s success. In particular, also proved to be valuable leaders, serving Kuhel and outside hitters Kelly Brennan as tri-captains on a team whose roster was and Hayley Hopper stepped up as very mostly made up of younger players. valuable players for the Jumbos. Kuhel, a “This was one of the most cohesive middle blocker, finished the season lead- teams I have been on in the last four ing the conference with 134 blocks. Hopper years here,” Nicholas said. “I am proud and Brennan both landed in the top 10 in of the way we finished and that we never the conferences in kills per game, record- stopped fighting.” ing 3.08 and 3.0, respectively. Kuan, Spieler and NESCAC Rookie of “We had a very young team, but the the Year Isabel Kuhel, a freshman, were all freshmen were incredible,” Spieler said. recognized for their extraordinary play- Looking ahead to next fall, the Jumbos ing this season with selections to the All- have the potential to be even more success- NESCAC Second Team. Kuan and NESCAC ful than they were this season. Graduating Co-Player of the Year and All-Conference only three seniors, Tufts will return 12 junior setter Kendall Lord were also players, many of whom were key contribu- named to the American Volleyball Coaches tors to the team’s success this year. Association All-New England Region team. “I think they are going to have a great Lord led the conference with 1,256 assists, team,” Spieler said. “The freshmen will an astounding 189 more than the second continue to grow and the upcoming seniors place finisher, Sophia Cornew of Bowdoin, will be great leaders. The team chemistry while Kuan finished fifth in the NESCAC was so good this year and will continue to with 543 digs. be so good in the future.” Although the Jumbos fell early in the “They will pick up where we left off,” NCAAs, they had many significant accom- Scott Tingley/Tufts Daily Nicholas added. “They have the potential plishments during the season. Before Senior tri-captain Cara Spieler ranked second on the team and sixth in the conference with to go very far. I will be cheering them on entering postseason play, the Jumbos 331 kills this season. the whole time.”

Women’s Squash Men’s Squash

Veterans, rookies prepare for opening match at Wellesley surprise opponents

b y An n Sl o a n b y Sa m u e l Go l d Silverman solidifying the mid- Daily Editorial Board Contributing Writer dle of the pack, and fellow New players give Jumbos new hope New freshmenfirst-years could Hugo Meggitt and With many of the women’s After losing its No. 1, 2 and Elliot Kardon rounding out the squash team’s key contribu- 4 starters to graduation on the starting lineup — a grand total tors from last season abroad heels of a subpar 9-16 season, of five rookie starters. and graduated, the future of the men’s squash team’s pros- This influx of fresh talent the squad was up in the air at pects might look bleak. But marks the dawn of a new era the beginning of the school with the right mix of return- for Tufts men’s squash. Coach year. ing talent and young freshmen Eng believes that the Jumbos’ But a strong influx of new looking to prove themselves, potential will allow them players has given the team the Jumbos hope they can turn to grow quickly and exploit new life. things around this winter. unprepared opponents. During the 2010-11 season, The newly christened vet- “Take advantage of youth the team had just 11 players, eran core will have to assume and energy, to work hard and a number of them were great responsibility, aiding in and improve fast,” said Eng, new to the sport. the transition of the newcom- when asked about the keys This year, the team is miss- ers, and the team will need to to the season. “We can have ing its top two players from learn to coalesce. Despite the a high learning curve and last year. No. 2 Valerie Koo tough road ahead, however, … have a surprise party for (LA ’11), who earned All- head coach Doug Eng is bull- [our] opponents.” NESCAC honors two years in ish on his squad’s future. The new talent also may a row, graduated last spring, “Our basic skills are better bring a change in reputa- and the team’s No. 1 player, this year than last year,” Eng tion, as Tufts looks to build a senior Alix Michael — also a said. “So we could upset some program that is hampered by member of the women’s soc- higher-ranked teams.” the lack of regulation squash cer squad — decided not to Even without Alex Gross courts on campus. play squash this season for (LA ’11) — a three-time All- “If Doug can keep bringing personal reasons. NESCAC selection — at the in this type of talent for the Juniors Ushashi Basu and one spot and Ben Rind (LA next few years, the team will Caitlin Doherty, Nos. 6 and 9, ’11) at the two, the Jumbos’ jump way up in the rankings,” respectively, are abroad this lineup is formidable thanks senior captain Henry Miller fall and senior Xiaomeng Wang to an outstanding class of said. “[We can] easily break is no longer playing. These recruits. Freshman standouts into the top 20, where we have losses left the Jumbos dire- Alex Nalle and Zach Schweitzer not been for a few years.” ly needing to replenish their Alex Dennett/Tufts Daily will likely take the reins at the The Jumbos begin their cam- Senior co-captain Mercedes Barba is expected to jump to the No. 2 one and two spots, respec- see WOMEN’S SQUASH, page 6 spot in the Jumbos’ ladder this season. tively, with classmate Gordon see MEN’S SQUASH, page 6