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Partly Cloudy Read It First 67/49 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LXIV, NUMBER 10 thursday, September 20, 2012 TUFTSDAILY.COM Obama releases Committee focuses on financial aid guide improving graduate experience

b y Ja m e s Po u l i o t loans, because ultimately that b y Ma r t h a Sh a n a h a n Daily Editorial Board monthly payment is going to Daily Editorial Board be lower,” Kennedy said. Congress passed a bill this Between 40 and 50 per- A committee of administra- June that will extend the low- cent of Tufts undergradu- tors, faculty, staff and students ered interest rates on Stafford ates have loans covered by across Tufts’ graduate schools student loans. The bill main- this extension, according to will spend the coming months tains the loans’ interest rate at Reilly. Graduate students, considering ways to improve 3.4 percent for one addition- who typically borrow far the graduate student experience al year, preventing the loans more than undergraduates, in Medford/Somerville, Boston from doubling to 6.8 percent, do not receive the lowered and Grafton in preparation for according to Tufts’ Director of interest rate. Likewise, stu- a report to University President Financial Aid Patricia Reilly. dents with an unsubsidized Anthony Monaco. “[Congress] lowered the rate Stafford loan will continue Monaco charged the commit- over the course of four years paying 6.8 percent. tee’s 19 members with increasing and then had the whole thing Reilly said that incoming opportunities for interdisciplin- expire at the end of those four students are usually more con- ary study as well as strengthening years, which is what put us in cerned about the availability resources that will prepare students the place that we are now,” of the loan than about the rate for their future careers, accord- Reilly said. “One year is better of interest attached. ing to Dean of the Sackler School than no years, but it’s certain- “Because these are under- of Graduate Biomedical Sciences ly not a long-term plan. The graduate students, the differ- Naomi Rosenberg. interesting thing is that 3.4 ence over the course of four “This is really about making sure percent is actually the lowest years is low enough that it’s students get the absolute best edu- rate in history.” typically not going to change cation they can get,” Rosenberg The Stafford loan is a govern- behavior,” Reilly said. “It cer- said. “It’s not to say that we’re not ment-subsidized, need-based tainly didn’t change behav- doing that already, it’s more to see loan that helps undergradu- ior when the rate went down. how we can do better.” ate students pay for college. There may be a few students The committee members repre- All eligible students receive who decide that it’s just not sent the Graduate School of Arts and the same loan amount, total- worth it, but I don’t think Sciences (GSAS), the Cummings ing $17,125 over four years, that’s likely.” School of Veterinary Medicine, according to Loan Repayment In addition to addressing the Sackler School of Graduate Counselor Judi Kennedy. student loan interest rates, Biomedical Sciences, the Fletcher “The Stafford is a guaran- the Obama administration School of Law and Diplomacy, the teed student loan, so every- in July released the final ver- Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman body gets the same, but it’s sion of its new financial aid School of Nutrition Science and need-based,” Kennedy said. “Shopping Sheet,” accord- Policy, the Jonathan M. Tisch College “If you didn’t qualify for subsi- ing to the Department of of Citizenship and Public Service, dized, you would get unsubsi- Education website. the School of Dental Medicine dized, which means the inter- The “Shopping Sheet,” which and the Graduate Programs at the est will continue to accrue will be available beginning in School of Engineering. while you’re in school. [With] the 2013-2014 academic year, Rosenberg, who chairs the com- Kyra Sturgill / The Tufts Daily the subsidized, that interest compiles financial award data mittee, said the group expects to A committee of representatives from Tufts’ graduate schools will this is not accruing until you go from participating universities be ready to present its conclusions semester discuss ways to enhance the graduate student experience. into repayment, which is six to help students compare the and suggestions to Monaco before months after you graduate.” financial aid awards from each Thanksgiving break. in place to be sure that students schools at Tufts seems an impor- Kennedy explained that the school that accepted them. The members were split into two who are training across schools tant component to improving the standard repayment for the “We must make it easier for subcommittees to explore in depth or across departments have the overall sense of community and loan over 10 years at the 3.4 parents and students to finance how the university can better serve same amount of support as if they forming a cohesive graduate expe- percent interest rate runs at their college education and its graduate students. were in a traditional department,” rience,” she said. about $191.23 per month for to understand their financial “We’ve discussed it from two Rosenberg said. Rosenberg appointed Dean of a total of $22,947.50, while the obligations,” U.S. Secretary of perspectives,” Rosenberg said. Emma Schneider, a Ph.D stu- the GSAS Lynne Pepall to head the loan at the 6.8 percent interest Education Arne Duncan wrote One subcommittee will focus on dent in the GSAS and member of second subcommittee, which will rate would run at $239.75 per in an open letter to college and the ways students can benefit from the first subcommittee, believes focus on career development for month for a total of $28,770. university presidents. “It starts a more interdisciplinary approach that better collaboration among graduate students. “This 3.4 percent is defi- with transparency. Families to graduate education. Tufts’ graduate schools would “[They have] been thinking nitely a benefit to people should have clear and compa- “We’ve discussed it from the encourage new ideas. about ways to provide students who have to take financial perspective of what kinds of poli- “Programming that would truly aid in regards to paying their see LOANS, page 2 cies the university should have benefit students across the many see GRAD, page 2

New ELS program director Election results brings experience to position Seven freshman Tufts C, sub-section two of the TCU would revise the requirements Community Union (TCU) Senate Constitution, a minimum of one- for the creation of new Senate b y Jo s h We i n e r having him work with us and seats and three spots on the sixth of the members of TCU must community representatives did Daily Editorial Board build an even greater venue for Freshman Class Council were vote in order for referenda to not pass. our students.” filled during yesterday’s election. pass, Tufts Election Commission also pending is Referendum James Barlow this fall joined Barlow succeeds Pamela ethan Finkelstein, Janna (ECOM) Chair Michael Borys said. 3, a constitutional amendment the Hill as director of the Goldberg (J ’77) as program Karatas, Amy Kim, Adam Although a majority of voters that would render the TCU his- Tufts Gordon Institute’s (TGI) director and will oversee the Kochman, Tarek Makawi, Hira were in favor of the three refer- torian position independent Entrepreneurial Leadership entrepreneurial leadership Qureshi and Brian Tesser will enda on the ballot, the referenda from the student outreach com- Program (ELP). minor as well as serve as a serve as freshman senators. did not garner approval from one- mittee chair. “He brings a really good liaison between Tufts students Wayne Yeh was elected sixth of the Senate and thus did twenty percent of the student perspective to the program,” and the ELP advisory board. Freshman Class Council president. not pass. body voted on the referenda, a Entrepreneurial Leadership “What attracted me to Tufts James Golden joins the Freshman referendum 1, which would total of 1,062 students. Fifty per- Studies Professor of the was the great diversity of the Class Council as vice president of elevate the diversity and commu- cent of the Class of 2016 voted Practice John Hodgman said. student body,” Barlow said. “It’s social programming. Jason Brillon nity affairs officer to an Executive on the freshman ballot. “He has been all over the coun- really exciting to join [these stu- will fill the position of Freshman Board position on the TCU Senate, try and worked with schools dents] and show them that the Class Council secretary. failed to pass. [on issues of entrepreneurship according to article VIII, section a second referendum that ­—by Jenna Buckle education]. We look forward to see BARLOW, page 2

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Dining halls offer new Davis Square dining News 1 Op-Ed 11 gluten-free options to options now include students with dietary Southern and Mexican Features 3 Comics 12 restrictions. cuisine. Weekender 5Classifieds 14 Editorial | Letters 10 Sports Back

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LOANS continued from page 1 rable information in a common format to studentguide their choice.” finances Tufts has yet to sign on to the “Shopping Sheet” program, according to Reilly. “We’re still looking at what the pros and cons are,” she said. “The award that I have now shows how we calcu- late your need and then shows how we meet your need. The shopping sheet doesn’t talk that way, so we’re trying to figure out, ‘Do we just use the shop- ping sheet and not our letter? Do we give them both?’ I’m not sure.” Jem Wilner, a freshman, expressed optimism about the “Shopping Sheet.” “I don’t know if it would’ve been used in my choice, but I can under- stand why it’s an incredible idea,” Wilner said. “It does play out every single part of what you need and how much money you’re going to be MCT needing to go to a school. Going into The Obama administration this summer tackled the issue of rising college costs by freezing student loan interest rates and releasing a college, it could definitely affect your financial aid “Shopping Sheet” for college applicants. opinion on where you’re going.” Entrepreneurial Leadership welcomes Graduate schools to increase new director interdisciplinary approach BARLOW camp programs all around the program that can serve the GRAD faculty members at other institu- continued from page 1 world,” Barlow said. “It was needs of students going fur- continued from page 1 tions,” Pepall said. best way to predict your own great to go out and do these ther,” he said. with all sorts of added confidence The committee’s suggestions future is to create it yourself.” shorter programs at schools, The ELP looks to join efforts building and training that allows on teacher training will supple- Barlow, also a senior lec- but I’ve missed being able to with the Tufts Center for them to go out and seek a variety of ment the efforts of Tufts’ Graduate turer at TGI, said he looks stay somewhere and develop Engineering Education and career paths,” she said. Institute for Teaching (GIFT), a five- forward to engaging his stu- something permanent. Doing Outreach (CEEO), according Pepall said she and the sub- year-old cross-campus program dents in innovative entrepre- a project for over a year, as I’ll to Hannemann. The collabo- committee’s members will initially for doctoral students interested in neurial exercises. be doing here, always becomes ration will give entrepreneur- focus on doctoral students and will becoming educators, according to “Our students get to go a drawn-out process and starts ial leadership students the later move on to master’s degree Pepall. out and build an ecosystem becoming very cool.” opportunity to share the value students. The committee has been open at Tufts,” he said. “They’ll be The ELP was introduced of engineering with young- “We’re focusing first on doctoral to hearing the perspectives of the able show their peers what in 2000 as an interdisciplin- er students in the Medford/ students, but we have many, many students in the group, Schneider they’re capable of building ary program for undergradu- Somerville area. master’s students, so our work will said. and striving towards.” ates looking to develop their “We’re talking seriously about be far from done,” she said. “[They have] been very attentive Barlow, head of outreach management skills through a partnership with CEEO, as Their ideas have so far included to eliciting and considering stu- at the National Collegiate an entrepreneurial leadership we’re focused on new ways to an initiative to help graduate stu- dent perspectives and priorities,” Inventors and Innovators minor. The program has since teach our engineering students dents improve their communica- she said. “It has been fascinating to Alliance (NCIIA), has taught in gone on to incorporate a lecture and to include more cross-dis- tion and writing skills, Pepall said. develop a better sense of how the Canada, Thailand and Sweden series, business planning com- ciplinary areas of study [in our The career subcommittee will also development of Tufts progresses.” and has given guest lectures petitions and entrepreneurial program],” he said. “We’re still explore ways to integrate data man- Rosenberg said the committee and led leadership work- internships for students. in the very early stages of that agement training into students’ has yet to finalize plans for their shops at Stanford University, “The program has matured partnership, but we’re already curricula. report, but the members remain Johns Hopkins University and and continues to be very making progress towards it.” “It’s not just about finishing a open minded and are considering the Massachusetts Institute popular,” TGI Director Robert Hannemann expressed opti- thesis,” she said. “It’s important that a number of ideas. of Technology, among other Hannemann said. “We have mism about the future of the our students are able to communi- “The committee is trying to be universities. 500 registered students for the ELP with Barlow at the helm. cate the importance of their work broad in its purview,” she said. After deciding to take a break school year, and 65 students “We’re excited about moving on a variety of media.” “[It] doesn’t want to be looking to from traveling to work on more completed the minor at our our program forward,” he said. Because humanities students replace the more traditional forms long-term projects, Barlow last graduation.” “We think we provide a unique often pursue careers in education, of graduate education, which the applied and was accepted as Hodgman commented on value for a Tufts education Pepall said, training for the class- group has great respect for. We’re the director of the ELP earlier the value of the ELP to the Tufts to many students, and we’re room is particularly important. trying to be sure we provide really this year. community. enthusiastic about developing “[Students] need to be trained in strong opportunities that make “I’ve been running boot “It’s a very high quality the program further.” pedagogy so they can be excellent sense for Tufts and our students.”

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Guess who’s coming to dinner leaving the scene. One was identified as a non-Tufts student, and officers have tufts University Police Department launched an ongoing investigation to (TUPD) on Sept. 11 at 10:40 p.m. respond- identify the other two. ed to a fire alarm in the Hillside Apartments. The alarm appeared to have been set off Do the creep by a cooking fire, but police could also smell marijuana coming from one of the Police received a call on Sept. 16 at rooms in the suite. The resident of the 10:45 p.m. from a student working in room admitted to possession of marijuana, the Aidekman Arts Center who was and the police confiscated approximately approached by a man as she left the four buds of marijuana, a large bong and building. The man initially tried to talk other smoking paraphernalia. to the student before touching her inap- propriately and trying to kiss her, and she It’s getting hot in here fled the scene. Later, officers received a call about a person acting suspiciously tuPD on Sept. 14 at 12:22 a.m. broke outside South Hall. The person was iden- up a party in a house on College Avenue. tified as the same suspect who assault- When police arrived, there were approxi- ed the student outside Aidekman. He mately 200 to 250 people in the house. was arrested and charged with indecent assault and battery, trespassing and fur- Skirmish on Curtis nishing a false name and Social Security number to police. tuPD officers on Sept. 16 at around 1:00 a.m. received a call about a fight at a house on Curtis Street. Students told police there was a party at the house. Three college-aged people were allegedly kyra sturgill / the tufts daily refused entrance to the party, at which The third annual Tufts Farmers’ Market takes place on the Mayer Campus Center point they broke out into a fight before —compiled by Audrey Michael lower patio every Wednesday through Oct. 10. 3

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Jacob Passy | A Bit Off Tufts Dining expands gluten-free options Medford’s

b y Jo n Ch e n g Little Daily Editorial Board Students with gluten intolerance benefit from changes Tufts Dining Services’ record of atten- Tokyo tiveness to students’ needs — responding s a senior at Tufts, I’ve definitely to comments posted in Carmichael and spent my fair share of time in the Dewick-MacPhie Dining Halls, updating Medford and Somerville areas. I facilities for convenience and consciously can’t even tell you the number of accommodating those with special diets timesA I’ve been to neighborhood hotspots — now applies to the many Jumbos who like Dave’s Fresh Pasta. combat severe food allergies. But when I was on campus this sum- Last fall, the installation of a refrigerator mer, I discovered there were so many and freezer unit in Dewick aimed to ben- places near campus that no one talks efit students who are diagnosed with food about. The little shops that no one buys allergies, who are lactose intolerant and things from, the parks that no one visits, who adhere to a gluten-free diet, accord- the people that no one meets. So before ing to Tufts Nutrition Marketing Specialist I leave the Hill for good, I decided that Julie Lampie. I wanted to find the unusual. These are “There’s been a rise in the number of stu- the places that are just a bit off campus dents with food allergies, especially those and a bit offbeat. who need gluten-free diets,” Lampie said. When I began my adventures to find One of the most common diseases that these local haunts, I went with what’s these students are diagnosed with is celiac comfortable. And being the child of New disease, a genetic, autoimmune disorder Yorkers, born and bred, I decided to go characterized by an inability to absorb cer- with what was familiar to me: the neigh- tain types of nutrients, causing gastroin- borhood bodega. It’s safe to bet that I testinal discomfort — such as cramps and scour each and every market that I find, diarrhea — and weakened bones upon looking for little hidden treasures. consumption of products containing glu- Take for instance a run-of-the-mill ten, according to the Mayo Clinic. convenience store, like those on any Those living with celiac disease must street corner in the Big Apple. These can restrict their intake of foods like pasta, hold any variety of silly little treats, such cookies, pizza crust and most other foods as a regional brand of Italian ice. The best that are made with barley, wheat or rye — finds, though, are the ethnic stores like including beer. There is currently no cure the Cuban and Jamaican shops from my for the disease, the diagnosis and treatment hometown in South Florida. Just thinking of which is fairly recent, Lampie said. of these stores brings back the smells of In the past, gluten-free products and Cuban beans and rice, and the taste of some foods were placed “behind the spicy Jamaican ginger beer. line,” meaning held by kitchen staff until Lo and behold my pleasure when requested by students in order maintain I found Ebisuya Japanese Market in an adequate supply, according to Lampie. Medford Square this past summer when Most other foods available in both Dewick I was working on Tufts’ campus. Nestled and Carmichael specify whether they con- next to CVS Pharmacy and steps away tain ingredients that some students may be from Chung Ki Wa, a Korean restaurant, unable to consume. you could easily miss the store. It more But a drastic increase in students diag- or less blends into the rest of Medford nosed with celiac meant a corresponding Square. What’s inside though was a com- increase in demand for gluten-free prod- plete shock to me. After all, they never ucts in the dining halls. Lampie said that 10 mention on Tufts Admissions’ tours that to 12 new Tufts students consult with her Greater Boston’s largest Japanese mar- each year. In response, Lampie arranged ket is only a short walk from campus. caroline geiling / the tufts daily for Dining Services to have refrigerators A refrigerator in Carmichael contains gluten-free options for students. When I walked in, it reminded me of installed, first in Dewick as a trial run and the Asian food markets my mom would then, following a positive response, a year Entry to the refrigerators requires In an effort to prove that special dietary take me to in Manhattan. A sign in the later in Carmichael. a key, which students can only obtain products are not necessarily inferior to entrance bids its customers goodbye “The fridge has been very helpful,” fresh- after several meetings with Lampie the original varieties that they substitute, with a delightful message: “We hope man Sarah Taxman said. “Before, I had to in order to prove their special dietary Lampie has made it a point to outsource everyone’s wishes will come true.” For take supplements with my meals, but now needs. Lampie then reviews each stu- production of better-tasting foods. me, finding Ebisuya did just that. I have my own types of gluten-free [foods]. dent on a case-by-case basis to deter- Last week, she met with Dawn Clancy, The aisles held countless products It’s also nice for lunch, for example, when I mine whether they truly require access the chef-turned-entrepreneur and owner you’d be hard-pressed to find else- want to make a sandwich and there are glu- to the contents of the fridge, other of the Somerville-based gluten-free bak- where in Boston. From Japanese cos- ten-free breads for that, bagels and English wise, she said, there will be insufficient ery Curtis Street Bakers. In addition to metics to packaged udon noodles, this muffins [too].” gluten-free products and lactose-free over 10 cafes and bakeries in the Greater is the real deal. There’s very little that is Sophomore Lesya Horyn echoed milk for students who need it. Boston area, the gluten-free bakery now American in the store — almost every Taxman’s appreciation of the improved “We needed a lock because the items provides Tufts’ dining halls with new label is in Japanese. For the linguis- accommodations. were so popular,” Lampie said, referring to items that may be of interest to students. tically challenged among us, there’s “The fridge opens up more options students not diagnosed with celiac who opt “She now custom-bakes for us,” thankfully an English label attached and allows me to have greater variety,” for the gluten-free products. “If we don’t lock Lampie said. “And Tufts students love to each product with ingredients and she said. it, everything [inside] would be all gone.” their pastries.” nutritional information. These products are especially targeted On my first visit, I walked away with to students with tree-nut allergies, she said, some miso-flavored ramen (I have to who are welcome to consult with her should eat something without a meal plan) they need access to the fridge, which stocks and a homemade red bean bun (which some of the bakery’s most popular items. was absolutely delicious.) But there’s Lampie is not alone in her assessment, more than the typical Japanese fare at as Horyn swears by their products. Ebisuya. According to the market’s web- “The company’s delicious rolls, cook- site, they carry over 20 varieties of rice ies and brownies are some of the best (say goodbye to your Shaw’s brand min- I’ve ever had,” she said. ute rice.) And for those culinary whizzes The new food items in the dining on the Hill, they also have an in-house halls encouraged Taxman to regularly knife sharpening service. consume foods that she had previously My favorite part, though? The coun- ignored in her hometown of Chicago. ter-service sushi bar right at the front. “I just avoid gluten and tend not Forget about Taipei Tokyo in Davis. This to eat even the substitutions,” Taxman sushi was delicious and cheaper. Plus, said. “At home I eat a variety of meats, the whole environment makes it feel veggies, fruits and rice which are great, a bit more authentic — with Japanese but here, it’s sometimes hard to find pop music playing in the background, that variety.” I felt like I wasn’t in Medford anymore. With many substitutes now available, Don’t believe me? Check it out for your- especially on the Tufts campus, celiac self. For more information on Ebisuya disease — among other forms of dietary Japanese Market, check out its website restrictions — is no longer the burden it at www.ebisuyamarket.com. used to be. “Celiac used to make some aspects of daily life a challenge,” Taxman said. “But Jacob Passy is a senior majoring in inter- Caroline geiling / the tufts daily I have taken on the challenge, and it is national relations. He can be reached at The number of students with celiac disease has increased dramatically in recent years. just a part of life.” [email protected]. 4 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y advertisement Thursday, September 20, 2012 Make Your Health Center Stage

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b y Ka t e Gr i f f i t h s a n d Mat t h e w We l c h above street food,” Owens said. “Not to be distinct categories: Blancos, which are aged While The Painted Burro’s menu offers Daily Editorial Board pretentious, but it’s great food and great for fewer than 60 days, Reposados, which the typical staples of Mexican cuisine, like ingredients. A lot goes into it — it’s a 48-hour are aged between two months and a year tacos, enchiladas, flautas and empanadas, process. We don’t just take it off the truck in oak barrels, and Anejos, which are often they bear little resemblance to their fast- ired of eating at the same Davis Square and serve it up — we marinate it and dress it aged for even longer in barrels which may food counterparts. eateries every weekend? Have no fear, beforehand.” have once contained bourbon or whiskey. Many of the ingredients used in the dish- a dynamic duo of restaurants opened Walls and tables double as chalkboards at These varieties exemplify the restaurant’s es, from mole sauce to chile and tamarind recently in Davis Square, and both M3; it’s an aesthetic highlight diners won’t commitment to showcasing diversity in the glazes, involve lots of preparation and bal- Tdeserve a thorough tasting. find anywhere else in Davis Square. tequila world. ance flavors with care. The first of these eateries is M3, a “It’s something I’ve done for years. I can’t “We tried to stick with small distilleries For Jumbos looking beyond the usual go- Southern-style restaurant that gets its name remember where, but I was at a place in and hand-crafted tequilas, but there is a tos — Redbones, Anna’s Taqueria and Diesel from “meat and three,” a phrase popular New York and they had slate on the tables wide range of prices. There are tequilas Cafe — M3 and The Painted Burro offer a among restaurants below the Mason-Dixon and you could write on them, and it was that go from $6 a shot all the way to $44,” nice change of pace. Line that refers to meals composed of one really cool,” Owens said. “In the South, a lot DeSouza said. “All of the tequilas are 100 M3 is located at 382 Highland Avenue, main meat dish and three side plates. This of the tables in cafes have writing on them. percent agave.” Somerville, and can be reached at (617) 718- small, black-walled space on Highland Songwriters write their lyrics on the tables.” In terms of its food, The Painted Burro 6666. It serves brunch, lunch and dinner Avenue provides a comfortable and cozy A southern-style restaurant is not tries to stick to traditional Mexican recipes and plays country music on loop through- atmosphere where customers can enjoy an unheard of in Davis Square, which hosts and culinary approaches. out the day. impressive amount of food for a reasonable the famous Redbones, but a meat and “Our menu is inspired by the food of Mexican The Painted Burro is located at 219 Elm amount of money. three is a breed all its own. While consider- streetcars,” DeSouza said. “All of our ingredients Street, Somerville, and can be reached at Creator and founder Jason Owens devel- ing locations, Owens was drawn to Davis are fresh and never frozen. Sometimes we run (617)-776-0005. It serves brunch from 11 oped the idea for M3 as well as all of the food Square’s unique culture. out of items because we only got enough for a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sundays and is open for items on its menu. Originally from Nashville, “I love Davis Square. It’s a cool neighbor- that day. When it goes, it goes.” dinner all week. he explained that most traditional southern hood [where the concept is] well received. “meat and threes” are cafeteria-style restau- It’s not the kind of concept restaurant you rants that usually offer only vegetable side could stick anywhere,” he said. dishes. His restaurant does things a little Migrating culinarily southwest, Davis din- differently. M3’s sides encompass a wider ers discover The Painted Burro, a Mexican range of options, from macaroni and cheese restaurant that opened last March. The res- to peach cornbread. taurant combines a massive cocktail and “It’s a concept that I grew up with — drink menu with traditionally prepared Southern food is close to my heart,” Owens Mexican cuisine. Located near the end of said. “I grew up with my grandmother and the square on Elm Street, The Painted Burro my mother cooking for me, and then I came is another great option for bar hoppers and up to Boston. However, this process is some- gourmands alike. thing I have wanted to do, [to represent] my For many, the bar is the main attraction of roots so to speak. The meat-and-three con- the restaurant. cept is very authentic.” “They’ve got one of the best margaritas Some of the dishes riff creatively on typi- in town,” senior Sam Ross said. “They’re cal meat-and-three dishes. comparable in price to some other bars, but “Many of the dishes are dishes I have [overall] they’re much better.” cooked over the years,” Owens said. “Some When making margaritas, the Burro’s bar of them I’ve done in moderation at other adds a unique touch: Instead of merely wip- restaurants that I’ve created. They’re a col- ing the edge of the glass with water so salt lection of recipes from my family [from] sticks on the rim, The Painted Burro rubs the over the years, and, other than that, they’re glass in oranges before dipping them in salt. classic southern recipes you would find in a Though subtle, this technique adds a mild meat and three in Nashville.” citrusy flavor patrons have come to love. So what’s the difference between fried The establishment’s tequila selection is chicken here and fried chicken from fast arguably its strongest suit. Manager Kleber food stops such as Kentucky Fried Chicken? DeSouza wanted to represent a wide range “I’m proud of the fried chicken, and I of tequilas, both in price and style. The feel like we’re pretty authentic. It’s a little tequila offerings are separated into three

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looking to make your weekend artsy? and front man of Talking Heads, while St. with his trio. Tonight at The Charles Hotel Niu Niu Piano Recital: Come see one Check out these events! Vincent is one of the indie scene’s recent at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Tickets cost $35. of China’s most renowned piano prodi- breakouts. Sunday at the Orpheum Theatre gies make his American debut. He will David Byrne and St. Vincent Live: at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $40 Norm Mcdonald: This renowned be playing pieces by Rachmaninoff, Liszt, Come see two of the most interesting con- to $70. stand-up comedian and performer of SNL Scarlatti and Beethoven. Friday at the New temporary songwriters perform material fame will be cracking jokes in Boston this England Conservatory’s Jordan Hall at 8 from their new and thrilling album “Love John Scofield Trio: One of the most weekend. Friday at The Wilbur Theatre p.m. Student tickets cost $12. This Giant” at the Orpheum Theatre. Byrne accomplished contemporary jazz guitarists, at 7:30 and 10 p.m. Ticket prices range is known for his career as a solo artist John Scofield is sure to put on a great show from $30 to $40. —compiled by the Daily Arts Department

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Some artists just have it all. Perhaps more thanAuteurs’ with any other discipline, complete directing films control often pays off brilliantly requires a broad array of skills. Directors need to coach their actors to get the best perfor- mances out of them, they must be intimately acquainted with cinematography and the technical aspects of camerawork, they have to be logistically minded and maintain an ordered set and they have to convince the film studios and producers that they can create a profitable film. This list of talents can go on and on, and it’s difficult to imagine that some directors can take on even more responsi- bilities than their job already entails. But this is not the case. Some of the most dynamic figures in film are auteurs who write the films they direct. They often produce and oversee the musical production of their work as well. Paul Thomas Anderson, one of the most critically lauded auteurs of the last decade, released his latest film “The Master” ear- lier this week. With glowing reviews and heaps of praise already mounting, “The Master” cements Anderson’s position as one of the country’s leading writer/direc- tors. Considering that one of the year’s best films is currently playing in theater, it pays to take a look at some of the industry’s most accomplished auteurs and see how they have shaped the contemporary cinema. One of the most remarkable traits of auteur directors like Anderson and Quentin Tarantino is their ability to work within the confines of Hollywood, delivering big-budgeted movies with the aesthetics and artistic integrity of smaller independent films. Thankfully, both directors have built up enough of a reputa- tion to increase the chances of getting their projects green-lit. It is difficult to overestimate the business acumen and persuasive skills needed to get films made. Consider Anderson’s “There Will Be Blood” (2007), a film which must have been a night- mare to pitch to studios. There isn’t a single female lead, the plot revolves around an oil tycoon’s mental and moral deterioration and there is hardly a shred of action barring a virtuostically directed scene in which an oilrig catches fire. Despite these obstacles, the film enjoyed a relatively sizable budget of $25 mil- lion, which kept the production values high. While $25 million may seem paltry compared to some industry juggernaut films, like the $225 million CGI-fest “The Avengers” (2012), you don’t see many directors like Anderson adopting hyper-expensive special effects. Wikimedia Commons Sofia Coppola distinguished herself from her cinematic family as a successful auteur. Another accomplished auteur to con- sider is Sofia Coppola. Though she comes Her films have always been regarded for the logical advances and easier means of distribu- smaller productions, but the effort almost from the illustrious cinematic family that strength of their soundtracks as well, and tion, it is also getting cheaper to produce films always pays off. Auteurs have begat films rang- also produced Francis Ford Coppola, Roman Coppola has a remarkable skill for bringing and make them available to the public. ing from “Reservoir Dogs” (1992) to “Requiem Coppola and Nicolas Cage, Sofia Coppola in the artists and songs that she needs to set While the superficial image of contempo- for a Dream” (2002), and their efforts continue established herself without resting on her the atmosphere of her films. rary film is bemoaned by cinephiles for its to shine among big-budget crowd-pleasers. family’s reputation. With acclaimed films like As cinema has developed over the decades, emphasis on blockbusters that are heavy on Thankfully, venues like the Brattle Theatre in “The Virgin Suicides” (1999) and “Lost in one can’t help but see how larger-budgeted action and light on plot and characteriza- Harvard Square and Kendall Square Cinema Translation” (2003) to her name, Coppola films with massive marketing campaigns have tion, the increasing success of auteurs like ensure that Boston will feature involved and has proven that she is a remarkable adapter taken an increasingly large share of the world’s those mentioned in this article is undeniable. challenging films for the cinephiles who want of novels and writer of original screenplays. cinematic stage. However, thanks to techno- It may be harder to see independent and to see them.

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Concert Review Mae Humiston and Sara Gardner | Let’s Talk About Food A starter course

e are Sara and Mae, and we’re going to talk about food. But first, let us explain how we got here. W Sara: New Haven-born, I grew up in a quirky renovated barn in Wilton, Connecticut with a perpetually full pantry and a warm oven. I have always had a deep passion for food and all things food-related. An avid eater, I adore farmer’s markets, exploring new flavors and ingredients through my cooking and baking, reading the Dining & Wine section of the New York Times and spending hours in my garden at home. Food occupies the majority of my thoughts and musings, and, as a NRK P3 via Flickr Creative Commons Type 1 diabetic, it is a primary point of Lead singer Florence Welch of Florence and The Machine put on an unearthly show last week in Mansfield concern in my life. But my relationship with food exceeds the sensual and the nutritional. I care deeply about matters of equity, culture, justice, education and environmental health -- all the issues that directly affect us and impact our relationship with what we put in our bodies. It is one of my priorities to be as educated and well-spoken as pos- b y Ju s t i n McCa l l u m a Fist,” and instead showcased newer crowd’s energy. The siren seemed glee- sible about food issues, and in so doing FlorenceDaily Editorial Board and Thetracks like Machine“No Light, No Light” and “Allshines fully possessed, amidst as if she were overcome I hope to impact the way the world This and Heaven Too.” by her love for the music and her fans. thinks about the food it eats. Florence Welch’s breathtaking However, the show’s strong set list Onstage, Welch resembled an intro- Mae: I was born and raised in rural productionlive vocals don’t need any tuning issues up. could not make up for the blaring tech- spective scarecrow on acid. She flowed Virginia on venison and books. In high Unfortunately, her Machine is in desper- nical difficulties that riddled the entire and jerked through ballads and often school I earned my money at a work- ate need of a mechanic. performance. Most of all, the evening seemed to forget that there were thou- ing historic flour mill where I started The fiery-haired songstress kicked was a huge letdown in the most essen- sands of individuals watching. It was as out as a gardener and ended up as a off the third North American leg of tial aspect of a concert experience: if she were performing just for herself, miller’s assistant. During this time, I her Ceremonials Tour at the Comcast sound quality. and the audience was lucky enough to read Michael Pollan’s “The Omnivore’s Center in Mansfield, Mass. last week. It was often difficult to hear Welch’s come along for the ride. This created Dilemma,” and won free tickets from a The production was fraught with crooning because her microphone an altogether eerily intimate concert- radio show to see “Food, Inc.” (2008) in technical issues that overshadowed stopped working or background sing- going experience. theaters. While I found both the book Florence and The Machine’s intimate ers drowned out her voice. On occa- In moments of awareness, Florence and movie interesting at the time, that performance style. sion, unnecessary reverberation effects and The Machine was able to engage was about the extent of it — or so I The massive amphitheater was soured her enchanting vocals. with the whole venue on a personal thought. I did not realize the seed they adorned with an art-deco chapel Most of the band was in need of level. Welch maternally guided concert- had planted deep within my brain. straight out of Oz’s Emerald City. Welch’s another sound-check — the sets were goers through the show, transmitting A couple years later, I found that I entrance in a flowing caftan under hazy, marred by unpleasant feedback and the deep personal meaning of songs and was reading all the labels on my food, purple light foreshadowed the evening’s echoed strangely throughout the eve- re-energizing with the shared experien- choosing farmers’ markets over super- otherworldly ambiance. ning. The bass and percussion sound tial connection with her fans. markets, cooking most of my own meals The group entertained a packed crowd quality was more on par with a middle Welch galloped across the expansive and educating myself on this “food for the better part of two hours with hits school gymnasium’s, not an internation- space trying to make the amphitheater system” idea every chance I could get. from their latest album, “Ceremonials” al tour’s. feel interactive — even making an unex- Fast forward to today, and I am study- (2011), as well as their first studio release, For those with cheaper tickets, it pected lap skipping around the crowd ing, buying, cooking, eating, research- “Lungs” (2009). Mansfield erupted for would have been impossible to even during “Rabbit Heart (Raise it Up).” As ing, writing about, thinking about and some of the band’s biggest hits, includ- see Welch since the images on the video if she had fallen down a rabbit hole her- working on food and food issues. ing “Shake It Out,” “Cosmic Love” and its screens were frequently unfocused, self, Welch nonchalantly told her fans at We are passionate about food sys- rousing finale, “Dog Days Are Over.” blown-out or zoomed-in on the lead one point, “You’re going to sacrifice one tems, food justice and food in general, In addition to the band’s super-hits, singer’s crotch. another. It’s going to be lovely.” and we would like to clear up some Welch experimented with some acoustic Welch’s whole “Machine” seemed Altogether, Welch’s unusual perfor- of the confusion about what exactly versions of popular songs, including the unprepared for the gig. Back-up singers mance style is worth experiencing, if is going on in the wide, wide world of hauntingly romantic “Never Let Me Go,” forgot lyrics and spotlights tracked her only to catch a glimpse of how much food. We are not writing to evangelize, and even added a dubstep-esque inter- at the wrong time. Welch herself was performing means to her or to take in but rather to start a wider conversation lude to “Spectrum.” Florence and The barely able to pronounce the venue’s one mind-blowing note. Let’s just hope about food on our campus. Machine’s set list left out deeper cuts name — “Hello, Mahnsfeyulled!” she checks the Machine into a body There is a lot of good — define it like “Hurricane Drunk” and “Kiss with Nonetheless, Welch thrived off the shop along the way. as you will, but it’s all there — food around us in Boston, one of our gradu- ate schools is the Friedman School of The Artsy Jumbo Nutrition Science and Policy and so many of us are already talking criti- cally about our food system that it just Janick’s Tuesday Never Comes basks in innovative electronica makes sense for Tufts to be a better What happens when a B movie meets a scene for dialogues around food. It is synthesizer? At least for Tufts senior Steve also increasingly important for each Janick, the answer is an innovative, multimedia of us to have a more comprehensive collective. understanding of our food systems, as Janick spent his high school years playing factors such as climate change, fossil guitar in a band and appreciating the intro- fuel prices and the economy all play spective creativity it provided him. Still, some- important roles in a very concerning thing was missing. trend: rising food prices. “I was always interested in doing some kind In this weekly article series, we will of musical project, but I never got around to cover a range of topics including: What doing it,” said Janick. “After playing by your- do all those labels on my food mean? self for a while, you don’t get that freedom of How can I eat responsibly as a student? expression that you might get from playing What do those buzz words like “food with a group.” system,” “food movement” and “food justice” actually mean? We will also Janick’s current musical endeavors began Credit when he befriended a coworker, Ray Ennis, Caption look at some of the history, cultural who is now a graduate student at Lesley aspects and art that have been shaped University. After exchanging music and ideas, makes use of a synthesizer, effects pedals and spectacle unfold, or they can contribute as around food. If you have a question or a the two were inspired to start jamming togeth- a sampler that draws from B movie VHS tapes. they see fit, regardless of their musical back- topic you would like to see covered, feel er around December of last year. Both were The group’s heavy use of analogue equipment grounds. free to email us with your request! disenchanted with the computer composition- and hardware, rather than software, better Though Janick once dabbled in electronic driven music that dominates contemporary allows for spontaneous experimentation. music and remixes, Tuesday Never Comes has electronica and decided to create something “It’s a whole experience, is the idea, when quickly become his primary musical outlet due Mae Humiston is a senior majoring in different. you’re there. It’s not just listening to music,” to its engaging, ever-evolving nature. He wel- anthropology. She can be reached at “We sort of take issue with the aesthetic of said Janick. comes anyone interested in the project -- who [email protected]. Sara Gardner a laptop on stage,” Janick said. The project, which Janick classifies as a knows, his next collective-mate could be you. is a freshman who has not yet decided Their resulting group, Tuesday Never Comes, collective, encourages participation from “any- on a major. She can be reached at Sara. is almost completely improvisational and one who’s down.” Participants can watch the —by Melissa MacEwen [email protected]. 8 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Weekender Thursday, September 20, 2012

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Editorial THE TUFTS DAILY Re b e c c a K. Sa n t i a g o Increase financial aid transparency and allocations Editor-in-Chief In July, the United States Department to Patricia Reilly, Tufts Director of that with this limitation, many wor- Editorial of Education, in conjunction with the Financial Aid, the financial aid depart- thy candidates will not have access to recently formed Consumer Financial ment is weighing the pros and cons of adequate financial aid packages and will Ben Kochman Protection Bureau, released the blue- contributing information. not be able to enroll. Therefore, the Falcon Reese print for its “Financial Aid Shopping Obtaining precise financial aid sta- lack of financial aid available directly Managing Editors Sheet” to help college aid applicants. tistics about Tufts is not currently a impacts who matriculates here, which The Sheet functions as a financial aid straightforward process. In order to find could account for Tufts’ relative lack of Jenna Buckle Executive News Editor comparison tool for prospective col- statistics that the Shopping Sheet will socioeconomic and racial diversity. Shana Friedman News Editors Lizz Grainger lege students. It lists information for include — like the net cost of enroll- Signing on with the Shopping Sheet Stephanie Haven individual schools like estimated cost of ment, or the cost of tuition, books, will not automatically solve those prob- Amelie Hecht Daphne Kolios full time enrollment, average grants and housing, etc., minus average grants and lems, but it will help create transparency Patrick McGrath scholarships and contact information scholarships — a prospective student between the administration, the student Laina Piera Martha Shanahan for an institution’s financial aid office. must comb through Tufts’ website. body and prospective students. Greater Melissa Wang In an open letter to university With the Shopping Sheet, not only transparency will enable necessary con- Jenny White Sharon Lam presidents, United States Secretary would a wealth of financial aid infor- versations about this important issue Menghan Liu Assistant News Editors of Education Arne Duncan affirmed mation be easily available for all par- and, perhaps, those invested in the cause Melissa Mandelbaum Audrey Michael that the path to producing more col- ticipating schools, but students would will have something more substantial to James Pouliot lege graduates starts with an easier, also be able to view side-by-side com- work with when striving to improve the Josh Weiner more transparent way for prospective parisons of each school’s data. system. For these reasons, we encourage students to realize their future finan- Unfortunately, Tufts’ relatively small Tufts’ financial aid office to embrace the Hannah Fingerhut Executive Features Editor cial obligations. endowment has resulted in disappoint- opportunity provided by this program. Jon Cheng Features Editors Tufts has not yet decided whether ing financial assistance compared to With its implementation, past, current Amelia Quinn Derek Schlom or not they will join the ranks of the many other schools of similar ranking, and potential Jumbos will have easy Lily Sieradzki Shopping Sheet’s schools. According stature and size. It stands to reason access to raw stats and real information. Emily Bartlett Assistant Features Editors Alexandria Chu Jacob Passy Keran Chen

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PRODUCTION Off the Hill | Iowa State University Alyssa Kutner Production Director Don’t get creeped out easily if you want to meet people Elliot Philips Executive Layout Editor Jen Betts Layout Editors b y Al e x a n d e r Ma x w e l l stranger makes sense; we have no reason not actually creepy. Matthew Cardarelli Gabrielle Cella Iowa State Daily to trust their intentions. When the person Until you are sure of someone’s inten- Sarah Davis Shoshanna Kahne is someone we know through a friend or tions, they will always seem like they Sarah Kester Someone I barely know contacted me talked to at a party, however, we could stand might be kind of creepy. The article “Trust Adrian Lo Danny MacDonald the other day, and it creeped me out a to be a bit more open to communication. Building Among Strangers,” published in Reid Spagna little bit. I had just met her a few days ear- As it turns out, it can be counterpro- Management Science, clarifies this effect. Nina Goldman Executive Copy Editors lier, and she said “Hi” to me on Facebook. ductive to avoid people we do not know Being open-minded enough to learn a Drew Lewis Immediately, I thought she was crazy. well. For example, in the peer-reviewed person’s intentions was shown to be the Lauren Greenberg Copy Editors Adrienne Lange Ironically, not two weeks before this I journal Personal Relationships, an article key factor in how much people trusted Patrick McGrath sent a Facebook message to someone I fittingly titled “I do not know you and I others they did not know. Lauren Schonberger have only talked to a few times in person am keeping it that way” reveals some of In the movie “21 Jump Street” from ear- to share something I thought she would the effects it has on us. When people are lier this year, there is an amusing moment potentially find interesting. A mutual more hesitant to interact with strangers, where this is summed up during a con- friend of ours told me the next day that they are worse at being able to figure versation between Eric, a high school stu- the person I had messaged thought it out the feelings and intentions of people dent, and Domingo, a one-eyed mem- George Brown Executive Online Editor was weird because I did not normally they have just met. This implies people ber of a drug-dealing motorcycle gang. Darcy Mann Online Editors talk to her. who get creeped out easily are more Domingo asks Eric about the companions Daniel Kotin Executive Technical Manager Looking back, I find both situations likely to misunderstand others they do he brought with him to the deal, and Eric hilariously unnecessary. Despite how not know well. This should seem obvious attempts to vouch for them. they began, each led to me and the other — friendly people relate to others better Domingo: “I don’t like strangers.” BUSINESS person becoming better friends. If it than reserved people. Eric: “How do you expect to make any Christine Busaba makes getting to know someone so much A few days after I was messaged by new friends with that attitude? It’s like, Executive Business Director more difficult, why do we get creeped out that girl unexpectedly on Facebook, I everyone’s a stranger until you give them a chance, man.” Simmone Seymour Advertising Director so easily? decided to respond to her. After thinking Li Liang Receivables Manager When we are not familiar with a person, about the situation, it felt stupid to think Unfortunately Eric is later arrested by Shang Ming Wu Sales Director we have no idea what that person’s inten- she was weird just because she said someone he thought was his friend, but tions are. So any time someone we do not hello. But responding to her still made this was his own fault, and the premise know very well wants to talk to us, we are me feel a bit uncomfortable in a way, as is still valid. We do not have to be friends on guard. Naturally, we have to protect our- if I was not supposed to let her talk to me with everyone, but we can miss out on a selves from all the lunatics out there. But just because she started the conversa- lot if we are too quick to judge how creepy most of the time when we are weirded out tion. Of course, once we actually started someone actually is. Sure, there are actual P.O. Box 53018, Medford, MA 02155 by someone, we have more of a connection talking more those feelings went away, creeps out there, but probably a lot fewer 617 627 3090 FAX 617 627 3910 than we think. Being iffy about a complete and I miraculously discovered she was than we let ourselves believe. [email protected]

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Off the Hill | Dartmouth College Walt Laws-MacDonald | Show Me The Occupational contradictions Money! b y Al e s y It u r r e y a movement. It has given voice to its issues, freely in The Dartmouth is a testament to The Dartmouth but in a manner that is disruptive, and the idea that conversations are necessary Recap consequentially, it has achieved little result. for the political climate in the United States. Monday marked the one-year anniver- Although it is often considered the “leftist” But so is the right for an individual to pursue sary of the Occupy Wall Street movement response to the Tea Party, Occupy is signifi- careers and support a family. Nonviolent in New York City, and protestors celebrated cantly less powerful. Although the Tea Party activism could be meaningful and attain elcome back, fellow Jumbos! the event with songs, parades and block- certainly isn’t the paragon of a successful specific goals without the obstruction to Since it’s been a while since ades around the island of Manhattan, a political movement, at least it has outlined the daily lives of civilians. This is achieved we last spoke — long dis- spectacle that resulted in approximately 180 goals and strategies and accomplished through the democratic system of govern- tance really does not work arrests for disorderly conduct. A year ago, some of them, such as electing representa- ment we currently have in place. Occupy, W— I’d like to begin this year’s first col- many were confused and amused by the tives to Congress that have followed through unfortunately, is a subscriber to nonviolent umn with a brief reintroduction growing movement that seemed to target with their goals to pass legislation fit to the yet unproductive activism, simply becom- My name is Walt Laws-MacDonald, a hippie-proletariat, rising up in a pseudo- founding principles of the organization. By ing a nuisance in the media. I’m a sophomore, and I’m majoring in Marxist revolution against the corporations contrast, Occupy refuses to designate lead- Don’t get me wrong, nonviolent protests quantitative economics. My turn-ons that reside in the Financial District of the ers, claiming to be a horizontal hierarchy, featuring sit-ins and the like have been suc- are monetary policy and CNBC, but I city. Even as it has fluctuated in its strength, which in and of itself is a structure that cessful in our political history. The Civil have soft spots in my heart for Sunday Occupy has made an impact on the national prevents proper guidance and leads to the Rights movement, for example, produced morning brunch and long walks on conversation regarding issues such as the unclear conglomeration of ideals to which action for a different reason than just this the beach. I love to write about eco- economy, wealth inequality and corporate the movement subscribes. form of protest. These movements had spe- nomics, and I’m always open to ques- plutocracy. But besides a few debates and Widespread political activism among cific leaders that spoke to the group’s ideol- tions and suggestions. speculations, what has the movement pro- Americans this past year suggests a national ogy and yielded results in political systems. I know what you’re thinking: “Walt, duced but a popular, frequently ridiculed consciousness that is “troubled.” It’s very Occupy, by refusing to outline goals or accu- what did I miss this summer while I culture reference? obvious that people are becoming disil- mulate representatives for the people to was interning for that biotech lab/con- Monday’s demonstrations were a blatant lusioned with their government, and these vote for in our government, is simply ignor- gressional campaign/non-profit llama attempt to prevent many individuals from individuals are finding no other method ing the reality that this type of direction- farm?” The short answer? A lot. And so, going to work. Sponsored Occupy events of discussion appropriate except outright less civil disobedience will not realize clear without further ado, I present the sum- for the day included creating a “Human rebellion. The actions of groups like Occupy objectives or establish policy reform. mer recap. Wall” around the New York Stock Exchange are concrete but largely ineffective — block- The message transcends bipartisanism. The date is May 10, 2012. Like many and actively storming business headquar- ading a building and preventing innocent It’s not a matter of leftist or rightist ideol- Tufts students, I was at home, enjoy- ters in order to let them know “how you civilians from commuting to work won’t ogy, simply a consideration of meaningful ing my post-finals detox — and then it feel about them commodifying public life, pass Congressional bills or change funda- activism and the issues being brought to the happened. JPMorgan, beacon of bank- profiting off pollution, crashing the econ- mental policy. forefront of the national consciousness. In ing hope, guided by my personal role omy, investing in injustice, gambling with Our government was founded on the another year from now, it would be interest- model, pro-regulation Tufts alumnus your money and buying your elections.” principles of the First Amendment, and ing to see what protest groups like Occupy Jamie Dimon, made a surprise con- Congregating in busy intersections within in no way am I suggesting the suppres- could accomplish. Perhaps with a change in ference call. The “it” was a $2 billion the Financial District, the disruption did sion of those freedoms. Movements such tactics, and by avoiding aggressive physical trading loss, stemming from the bank’s little more than cause many employees to as Occupy, however, should have a sense demonstration, they may produce some London investment office. be late or absent from work on a bustling of prudence when planning their next pro- change. But until then, ambling the streets Bruno Iskil, a French trader nick- Monday morning. tests, and consider how a leaderless revolu- of the Financial District won’t solicit the named “the London Whale,” or Besides placing itself in the media lime- tion is supposed to make tangible change. kind of response necessary for the action “Voldemort,” made a bet on credit light, Occupy hasn’t done much for itself as The ability for me to even make such a claim Occupy demands. markets that went — and is still going — terribly wrong. Since JPMorgan first put out the $2 billion figure, the loss has been revised to $5.8 billion in mid- July, with some expecting the total loss to reach as high as $9 billion. Now fast-forward a week later to May 18. After years of hype, the Facebook initial public offering (IPO) is finally here. I infamously predicted that the stock would skyrocket after the IPO in a column last year, and anxious- ly awaited the first trades to come through at 10 a.m. The eight-year-old social networking site chose to list on the NASDAQ under the symbol “FB,” pricing the IPO at $38 a share and valu- ing the company at $104 billion. After briefly getting a bump to $45 a share, the stock barely kept above its offering price by the end of the day. In the four months since Facebook shares started trading, they have lost more than half their value and now sit at around $20 a share. This really deserves its own column — and it will come — but the basics are as follows: Too few shares were offered, Facebook was too large a company by the time it went public and it has yet to successfully monetize its massive user-base. Thankfully, the summer is a pretty dull time for economic data — aside MCT from the constant Eurozone fun — so my last piece of news is from just a few weeks ago. Off the Hill | Georgetown University In one of the most closely followed tech cases in recent memory, a Federal District Court in California ruled that U.S. on road to divided government Samsung had infringed on many of b y Da n i e l Pi e r r o ized to the point where their ideologies ery remains a work in progress, and Apple’s design patents and owed the The Hoya alienate many middle-of-the-road voters. Americans in the hardest-hit states are computing giant over $1 billion. This widening disparity makes ideologi- waiting for solutions. Though the ruling wasn’t the first This upcoming presidential election cal and political compromise between With Obama in the White House and and certainly won’t be the last legal will not be defined by the victory of the two parties unlikely. Divided govern- the Republicans controlling Congress, fight between the two mobile phone Obama or Romney. Rather, the con- ment will risk creating a government in what can the American electorate expect? makers, it was the first major victory gressional elections are what matter gridlock and will offer few solutions to Acidic language, political gridlock and for Apple on its own turf. Samsung, most. With polls suggesting an Obama today’s most important problems. polarized politics, to name a few. which will soon be blocked from sell- victory alongside major Republican Speaking of polarization in American Due to the high likelihood of govern- ing certain products in the U.S., stated wins in House and Senate races, this politics, the Republican Party platform ment gridlock, the presidential pendu- “[the] verdict should not be viewed country is looking toward four years of today asks for an audit of the Federal lum is bound to swing back to the right as a win for Apple, but as a loss for divided government. Reserve, revisits the gold standard in 2016. And it will do so only to repeat the American consumer. It will lead The last time this country had a debate and even wants to require a two- the same process that has unfolded to fewer choices, less innovation, and Democratic president serve alongside thirds vote for any legislation that would before our eyes from 1995 to 2008. potentially higher prices.” a Republican-controlled House and raise taxes. These dramatic shifts to the These political processes illuminate So now that you’ve heard the uber- Senate — between 1995 and 2001 — right are due to the party’s response to the central problem in American politics: SparkNotes version of this summer in Bill Clinton was president. Some may the Tea Party movement and the rise of our two-party system. As we have seen, finance and economics, feel free to argue that the Clinton administration, a more individualist sentiment among polarized parties alienate the electorate speak with an air of confidence the and the nation as a whole, benefited other grassroots movements. and limit the value of the independent next time someone asks you about from this setup. We were deficit neutral, The Democrats, however, are not off voter. So my plea to Georgetown com- credit spreads and patent fights. I’ll be achieved welfare reform and boasted the hook. They have become more active munity members who wish to be politi- there to back you up. an economy that was performing well. in personal economics, and they’ve cally involved is this: Do not align your- Not to mention that Republicans and bailed out industries and provided vast self with the beliefs of just one party. Democrats were able to work together. funds to Wall Street in the name of a Instead, think independently, selectively Walt Laws-MacDonald is a sophomore I find it difficult to envision a simi- stimulus package. Their recovery has choose your political beliefs and pro- majoring in quantitative econom- lar situation today. The Republican and seemed less like hope and more like cro- mote change through reason rather than ics. He can be reached at Walt.Laws_ Democratic parties have become polar- nyism. Slow and expensive, the recov- political appeasement. [email protected]. 12 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Comics Thursday, September 20, 2012

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Welcome to reality TV show heaven, sports fans, where the members of the sports staff sidering their NFL picks while pumping iron and revelling in the size of their six-packs. have been reborn as legendary personalities from our favorite reality TV shows. Whether Now, we approach the dregs of the pickers, as those who lost the Quickfire Challenge it’s picking NFL games or editing sports articles, the sport section is always a competition, of picking last week settle into the cellar of the standings. First, there’s the 17-5 pair, presided over by our host, executive emeritus and current Baseball Prospectus reporter Aaron “Paula Abdul” Leibowitz and Kate “Simon Cowell” Klots, whose petty fueds and Daniel “Jeff Probst” Rathman. negative attitudes have seen them slide into second-to-last place. Hopefully, they can We begin, unfortunately, with the man again on top of the standings, Ben “Richard rebound next week, but it might be a stretch - both Leibowitz and Klots will have to outdo Hatch” Kochman. When he’s not sexually harrassing other editors or cheating the IRS on the influence of Alex “Steven Tyler” Prewitt, a former sports editor whose popularity and the taxes from his high managing board salary, Ben has proven to be a worthy picker over style are almost blinding. the first two weeks, backstabbing and allying himself all the way to the top. Last, and certainly least, come the losers of the week, Jake “William Hung” Indursky But Kochman is not alone in first place, as Zachey “Omarosa” Kliger has used similar and Alex “Watermelon in the face girl” Baudoin, who bring up the rear with their embar- tactics to climb into a tie with the reigning leader. By using his shrill voice and borderline rassing performances in Week 2. Frankly, at 4 games behind the leader, they might have insanity to intimidate the other sports editors, in addition to a 11-5 record last week, he’s very little hope left - only developing a cult following can save them from further disgrace. catapulted up the standings, to the chagrin of the other wanna-be Apprentices. Joining the sports editors as a guest this week is former sports editor and matchmaker After the two top dogs comes the rest of the pack, led by the alliance that stands at extraordinaire, Claire “The Bachelorette” Kemp, who will use her experience sifting 19-13. The executive of the group, David “Donald Trump” McIntyre, is firing incompetent through her various suitors to correctly pick this week’s NFL games. 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careers.tufts.edu Sponsored by Tufts Career Center, Tufts Alumni Relations, athenahealth, CB&I, and Pegasystems Thursday, September 20, 2012 Th e Tu f t s Da i l y Sports 15 Jumbos score two late goals in shutout Brian Tan | Now Serving SOCCER continued from back one in.” Real-life Ramos-Meyer attributed his 75th min- ute goal to the efforts of the team and the work they did in keeping possession. fantasy “It was just a matter of time, when you hold the ball so much and you do a decent job of it. Eventually, we were going to get something,” Ramos-Meyer said. “Everybody did a great job of main- taining the ball and staying focused, ast year, before the NFL season and, finally, we got a shot.” began, Texans running back Arian On the Jumbos’ end, Zeller only had Foster tweeted the image of an to deal with one shot in the second half, MRI of his injured hamstring for earning his third shutout in four games. theL world to see. Foster was criticized Hoppenot, for his part, added some for what he did — practically painting insurance with a penalty kick, calmly a bull’s-eye for would-be tacklers on sinking his fourth goal of the year in the opposing teams to target. Texans fans 86th minute to give Tufts a 2-0 lead. got worried, as Foster was the leading “It was a gritty victory,” said Hoppenot. rusher in the league the previous year, “It was good for the team to get a win amassing 2,220 all-purpose yards and 18 like that under our belts. total touchdowns. Even more worried, The Jumbos had to play with the however, were thousands more football added pressure of a freshly minted No. 22 fans, fans who were counting on him national ranking. But Ramos-Meyer was more than ever — fantasy football own- unfazed by the team’s recent accolades. ers. It’s safe to say that these owners lost

“Teams are probably going to come Oliver Porter / The Tufts Daily some sleep over Foster’s injury. after us more, but to be perfectly honest, The men’s soccer team scored two late goals to down Endicott, staying undefeated and Naturally, many fantasy football the ranking don’t mean anything until moving to 4-0-0 on the season. owners who had Foster on their teams the last game of the season,” he said. “It chose to tweet to the man himself, really doesn’t mean anything, because plans to prepare the same way it would one,” said Ramos-Meyer. “It’s definitely inquiring about his injury. Foster we’re only four games in, and we still for any other game, and refuses to the going to be a good game, and I’m just became frustrated, tweeting “4 those haven’t really proved much.” let their national ranking distract them looking forward to playing in front of worried abt your fantasy team, u ppl As they look forward to Saturday’s from what’s in front of them. our home crowd and getting people out are sick.” How unbelievably inconsid- home match against Colby, the team “Every game in the NESCAC is a tough there and supporting.” erate of Foster! Didn’t he know how many of us spent the first pick of the fantasy football draft on him? The least he could do was give us a quick update Doll looks to seize opportunity as starting QB on when he could finally suit up! Come on now, Arian. DOLL “But coach [Jay] Civetti gave me an “What I just need to focus on is get- Foster is one of many people who continued from back opportunity. He told me he wanted me ting the calls right, getting everybody doesn’t get the joy and excitement of going to compete and he was going to be a quarterback, and I just wanted set up properly and then just execut- fantasy sports. Fantasy football is the to make the best of his opportunity to take advantage of that.” ing my job,” Doll said. “I think in this only chance most of us get to actually because he saw the bigger picture. He Last season, as a freshman, Doll threw offense everybody just needs to do their — sort of — manage a professional foot- saw the opportunities that, if he got just one pass, an 11-yard completion job, not try to do too much, and things ball team. For those poor souls who are those high grades, there were still a lot in the snow against Amherst. In last kind of take care of themselves.” unfamiliar with this hobby or even pro- of places that would accept him where Friday’s scrimmage against Bowdoin, That’s the philosophy Doll has fession — see: Matthew Berry — fan- they played football.” his QB sneak from the goal line helped employed so far, and it’s worked out tasy team owners assemble a team of Doll was introduced to the NESCAC the Jumbos win a game for the first time just fine. Now, he finally has a chance real-life players from different real-life by his sister, a junior at Williams College. since Sept. 2010. to show what he has learned. teams. Each week, the performances But it was Tufts that caught his eye. But when he takes the field on “I’m so excited for him to have this of the players on the fantasy team are “Obviously, not a lot of people from Saturday against Wesleyan, he won’t be opportunity,” Rollinson said. “I always tallied up, and the owner with the high- where I’m from go to Tufts,” Doll said. putting too much pressure on himself. believed this would come.” est-scoring team wins his — or her, of course — matchup with another owner in the league. The key to a successful team is find- ing those players that perform better Young talent headlines potential MVP candidates than their original draft position or cost. Picking up Victor Cruz or Cam Newton BASEBALL made countless owners’ seasons last continued from back year. Michael Vick in 2010 singlehand- in the clutch. Despite happily agreeing to edly put the team on his back and won move to third base after the Tigers signed people fantasy championships. But the Prince Fielder this off-season, Cabrera is point is that fantasy football is exciting considered by scouts as one of the worst because it’s your chance to discover the fielding third basemen in the league. His next superstar before anyone else does. massive 240-pound frame doesn’t do him Another aspect that creates even much help on the bases, either. While he more intensity in fantasy football is the may be more devastating than Trout at prize money. Each team usually chips the plate, Cabrera’s limitations in the field into a pot of money for the winner. and on the bases will hurt his chances at But I know plenty of team owners who leapfrogging Trout for the AL’s top honor. know and admit they would try just as Add another top-five finish to your Hall hard even if there were no money for of Fame resume, Miguel. winners. Why? Because fantasy owners are proud and competitive beings, and 3. Derek Jeter, New York Yankees many want to win just to be able to rub Say what you want about the Yankees. it in their friends’ faces and trash talk Yes, they have the highest payroll in for the rest of the year, or at least until American sports and enjoy a roster load- the next season rolls around. ed with all-stars at every position, but Last but not least, playing fantasy Jeter’s performance in 2012 has been football makes watching football even nothing short of remarkable. With inju- more exciting than it already is. It could ries to Alex Rodriguez, Mark Teixeira, make watching a Browns and Jaguars Brett Gardner and nearly every starting game actually entertaining. No offense pitcher, Jeter has been the most reliable MCT to Cleveland or Jacksonville fans — Yankee all season. The Captain leads the Angels rookie Mike Trout led the team back into contention after a miserable start. not me, clearly — but if the game has MLB in hits while providing a calming zero playoff implications, there is liter- influence in a locker room full of the offensive seasons by a catcher in recent the stretch and watching his Pirates fade ally no chance I would tune into this sport’s biggest egos and personalities. memory, all while handling one of the out of the playoff picture. game. But thanks to fantasy football, Sure, the Yankees are in the midst of an best pitching staffs in baseball. Posey I could actually have a vested inter- epic collapse, but Jeter has been the lone has played even better down the stretch, 3. Ryan Braun, Milwaukee Brewers est in this matchup. Neither team is Yankee to exceed his preseason expecta- hitting a whopping .388 since the All-Star What performance enhancing drugs? good, but if I have Maurice Jones-Drew tions as he continues to climb the MLB’s break. While his offensive numbers are Braun’s 2012 campaign has been arguably or Trent Richardson in my lineup, the all-time hit list. impressive, Posey’s performance behind his best yet, despite losing his partner- game becomes extremely meaningful the plate is what separates him from the in-crime Fielder to free agency. Braun’s and actually fun to watch. And then of National League rest of the pack. Brewers have catapulted themselves back course, there is the reverse to this situa- into the playoff picture and now sit just 2.5 tion, which is cheering against the play- 1. Buster Posey, San Francisco Giants 2. Andrew McCutchen, Pittsburgh games back from the second wild card spot ers on your fantasy opponent’s team. In the modern day MLB, any offense Pirates in the NL. He, like McCutchen, is a jack-of- And on that note, I wish all fantasy a team gets from its catcher is a bonus; Believe it or not, baseball is relevant all-trades outfielder, leading the league in owners good luck this week, and may teams value defense far ahead of offense again in the Steel City and fans can home runs, RBIs and OPS while also steal- your team score more points than the from their backstops. Last season, Posey thank McCutchen for that. McCutchen ing 27 bases and playing above-average projected value. suffered a devastating leg injury that is a true five-tool player who impacts defense in left field. Innocent until proven threatened his future not only as a catch- the game in every facet, leading to a 6.5 guilty, Braun deserves his share of MVP er, but also as a player in general. A WAR, the second highest in the National votes. The only question is will the voters Brian Tan is a sophomore who is major- year later, Posey has silenced his doubt- League. 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b y Al e x Ba u d o i n replacement (WAR) by considerable Daily Editorial Board margins, while also in the top-five in with win over Endicott batting average and OPS. What separates b y Ja k e In d u r s k y didn’t get as many chances as we wanted As the MLB’s regular season winds Trout from the rest of the pack, however, Daily Editorial Board to start, I think we started to get a lot down and the hunt for October heats is his impact defensively and on the base more in the second half.” up, contenders often rely on their star paths. Trout plays a near flawless center With heavy winds and rain pounding Each team had only one shot on goal players to step up and carry them into field, possessing the speed to run down the Eastern Seaboard on Tuesday, con- in the first half, with Endicott’s first good the postseason. While superstars have fly balls in the gaps and the athleticism ditions were far from ideal for a soccer look coming in the first five minutes of their eyes on clinching a playoff berth, that puts him atop the MLB in home match. But Tufts weathered the storm, play, on a shot by sophomore midfielder September also happens to be the best runs robbed. That speed also proves grabbing a 2-0 win at Endicott College to Jed Magnusson that was saved by junior time for these players to pad their MVP invaluable on the bases, as he steals at improve to 4-0 on the season. keeper Wyatt Zeller. From there, Zeller resumes. And, as fans, there is noth- an incredible 92 percent rate. Barring an “It was a pretty rough game, because and Endicott freshman goalie Austin ing better than the end-of-season MVP unforeseen slump or injury, Trout, who there was a lot of wind and Endicott Peluso were unchallenged until Peluso debate. With that in mind, the Daily just turned 21, is poised to join Ichiro came out to defend,” sophomore for- stuffed an opportunity from freshman takes a look at the Race for the MVP: Suzuki and Fred Lynn as the only rookies ward Maxime Hoppenot said. “They midfielder Connor Brown with 10 min- to win the MVP award. were basically going for a draw, and utes to go in the first half. American League their game was pretty much to be But after a quiet first half for both sides, 2. Miguel Cabrera, Detroit Tigers physical and not let us play. We took a Tufts came out strong in the second, and, 1. Mike Trout, Los Angeles Angels Among the best pure hitters in base- lot of hits.” with the wind at its back, fired four shots Sorry Tigers fans, but what Trout has ball for the past decade, Cabrera is on The defensive nature of the game, due on goal, making Peluso work hard the rest accomplished in his historic rookie sea- his way to his sixth top-five finish in the to both the wind and Endicott’s game of the way. son makes him the easy choice for AL MVP race without taking home top hon- plan, led to a methodical first half. “In the second half, we really took MVP. Since being called up from the ors. Cabrera is undoubtedly a dominant “I thought we did a really good job of over,” Hoppenot said. “We had a ton of minors in late April, Trout has been the offensive player — a triple-crown candi- trying to keep the ball in the first cou- chances, and then Rafa kind of picked up most electrifying player in all of base- date who has power to all fields and excels ple of minutes,” senior co-captain Rafa the ball at the 18-yard line and smacked ball, leading the American League in Ramos-Meyer said. “We really played runs scored, stolen bases and wins above see BASEBALL, page 15 the way we wanted to, and although we see SOCCER, page 15

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Virginia Bledsoe / The Tufts Daily Sophomore quarterback Jack Doll, shown here in the scrimmage against Bowdoin, was officially named the team’s starter as the Jumbos look to rebound from a winless season.

b y Aa r o n Leibowitz With opportunities for play- tem for the first time. “Because of his understand- “I think Jack had a tremen- Daily Editorial Board ing time at quarterback few If anyone is prepared to mas- ing, because of the extensive dous competitive edge to him,” and far between, Doll became a ter a new system, it’s Doll. amount of film study that he Rollinson said. “This didn’t sit At Mater Dei High School wide receiver. “It’s a pretty sophisticat- had done, he just knew where well with Jack. He competed in Santa Ana, Calif., blue-chip “We always told him, ‘Son, ed offense [at Mater Dei],” the open areas were,” Rollinson every day to win the job, and quarterbacksFor QB are theDoll, rule. you’re patience a talented quarterback, finally Rollinson said. paying “It requires a said.off “He knew from being a he made other players around Among those to don the scarlet but what are we gonna do?’” tremendous amount of study by quarterback, this is what he him better.” and gray: Colt Brennan, Matt said Bruce Rollinson, the head the quarterbacks. I truly believe wanted the receiver to do and Doll’s commitment to the Leinart and Matt Barkley. If coach at Mater Dei since 1989. [Jack’s] depth of knowledge [the receiver] didn’t do it. So he Mater Dei program never you’re not destined for the NFL “[We] were able to agree on regarding scheme coverages, would do it.” wavered, and when it came — or at least USC — you have [him becoming] a wide receiver replacement routes, hot routes “I’ve always been a quarter- time to find the right college, two choices: transfer, or get in and our backup quarterback, — it’s probably at an advanced back at heart,” Doll added. “I’ve his hard work, both on the line and wait your turn. which was an easy transition for stage for a kid coming out of always kind of played receiver field and in the classroom, Jack Doll chose the latter. him, obviously, with his knowl- high school. And Jack could do like a quarterback.” paid off. Now a sophomore at Tufts, edge of the offense.” it because he was so cerebral. According to Rollinson, Doll “I always quietly admired Doll backed up Barkley in his sec- This week, Doll is prepar- He was just a very, very smart could have easily been a start- and respected the fact [that] he ond year at Mater Dei. His junior ing for his first game as Tufts’ kid, both on the field and off.” ing quarterback at other area never thought about transfer- and senior years, he backed up starting quarterback, when the Even at wide receiver, Doll high schools. But make no mis- ring,” Rollinson said. “He was Max Wittek, who’s now Barkley’s Jumbos will run new offensive played with a quarterback’s take about it: He wanted to be second-string at USC. coordinator Frank Hauser’s sys- mentality. under center at Mater Dei. see DOLL, page 15