Where You Read It First Showers 66/45 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LIX, NUMBER 52 THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2010 TUFTSDAILY.COM In debate, candidates square off on Bacow discusses ways to build community DREAM act with BY HARRISON JACOBS Daily Editorial Board Kerry, Brown Hotung Café was last night crowded with BY SAUMYA VAISHAMPAYAN students eager to hear the first of two debates Daily Editorial Board between juniors Lauren Levine and Sam Wallis — the candidates for University President Lawrence Bacow yes- Tufts Community Union terday met with Sen. John Kerry (D-Mass) and (TCU) Senate president. Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass) in Washington, Coming as a surprise D.C. to discuss, among other issues relevant to was Wallis’ arrival from Tufts, the Development, Relief and Education Israel, where he has been for Alien Minors (DREAM) Act. studying abroad for the past Yesterday’s series of meetings with Kerry semester. He said that just and Brown were especially significant given 35 hours prior, he decided to fly back for the recent surge in publicity about the DREAM the debate instead of participating through Act, part of which would increase undocu- Skype as originally planned. mented immigrant students’ access to higher The candidates discussed different pro- education. posals to improve communication between The meetings included other members of the Senate and the student body and JODI BOSIN/TUFTS DAILY the Massachusetts Congressional delegation enhance the sense of community at Tufts, The two TCU president candidates last night squared off in a debate. and occur periodically as a venue for Tufts to among other ideas. weigh in on consequential issues, according The debate began with Levine and Levine, however, felt she should have ing with the TCU Treasury, during which to Director of Public Relations Kim Thurler. Wallis sparring over the latter’s decision been informed in advance. she helped rework its modus operandi, Bacow on April 14 signed letters to Kerry to make a return to Tufts, with Wallis “I think that he deserves the right to be and her work with Programming Board and Brown endorsing the bill, making public explaining that he returned after seeing here on campus talking to people the same to help rewrite its constitution to make it his support of the DREAM Act, which would his campaign team members’ dedication way I am; I just wish I’d gotten a little bit of more flexible. amend the Illegal Immigration Reform and and hard work. notice,” she told the Daily. Wallis highlighted his long tenure Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996. “I was trying to sleep with a seven-hour The conversation quickly turned to dis- as co-chair of the Senate’s Services The DREAM Act would give undocument- time difference, and I just could not knowing cussion of more substantial issues. Committee, during which he worked ed immigrant students who moved to the people were out all night painting the can- Discussing her qualifications and prior non for me,” Wallis told the Daily. experience, Levine cited her time work- see DEBATE, page 2 see DREAM, page 2 Last lecturers Coleman, Manno urge students to take charge of lives BY JENNY WHITE described as someone who preach- dictionary definition of magic is Daily Editorial Board es, sings and talks about life. ‘a quality that makes something In line with this, Coleman played seem removed from everyday life Lecturer of Music David his keyboard on several occasions and is meant to delight.’ All suc- Coleman and Professor of to express what he called his “most cesses have passion in common. Mechanical Engineering and profound thoughts.” If someone has passion for some- Associate Provost Vincent Manno Promoting the idea of carpe thing, they may very well succeed yesterday afternoon delivered diem, Coleman sang a part of “No in it.” their “last lectures,” sharing their Day But Today,” a song from the Coleman emphasized that DILYS ONG/TUFTS DAILY advice on living life to the fullest musical “Rent,” and concluded his magic is the essential compo- Teddy Mugabo shared her story of surviving the Rwandan Genocide. with a roomful of students, most of talk with an original composition nent not only to success but to whom were graduating seniors. titled “All We Are.” satisfaction with life. He added Panelists condemn genocide denial The Senior Class Council- “We are all in control of that individuals who receive and sponsored event in the Cabot choosing how we live,” Coleman reciprocate unconditional love Intercultural Center was the sang. “One day soon, it just and thoughtfulness experience in story sharing and discussion third-annual “Last Lecture” at may be too late.” fully the gifts of magic. BY AMELIE HECHT one must remember groups are Tufts, following the model of the Coleman emphasized that As he finished his lecture, Daily Editorial Board composed of individuals,” Uvin late Carnegie Mellon University service to others contributes an Coleman performed on the key- said. “It’s important to remember Professor of Computer Science undeniable value to our daily board as the entire auditorium Genocide survivors and experts and listen to specific individuals to Randy Pausch. lives, adding that he often emu- snapped its fingers to the beat. last night gathered in Cabot make it all real again.” Pausch, upon being diagnosed lates his favorite superhero to Manno took a different Auditorium to discuss ways to The first panelist, Lenna Garibian, with pancreatic cancer, delivered inspire himself to act selflessly approach from Coleman’s musi- remember, reflect on and respond is the granddaughter of an Armenian a final lecture about the fulfillment and find contentment by anony- cal performance. Drawing from to genocide. genocide survivor. Garibian shared of his childhood dreams that was mously serving others. his classroom experience, he Students from The Fletcher the story of her grandmother’s intended to be an enduring mes- “The importance of service was used a PowerPoint presentation, School of Law and Diplomacy and escape from Armenia in 1915 when sage for his students, colleagues revealed to me through Superman,” complete with photos from his undergraduates jointly organized she trekked across the Syrian Desert and especially his children. Coleman said while unbuttoning childhood and adolescence, to the event, which was intended while her mother and younger Tufts along with many other his dress shirt to expose a T-shirt humorously share his thoughts as an examination of genocide brother perished. universities now offers professors a bearing the Superman symbol. with the audience. across generations, continents “These are simple stories, but to similar chance to share their most “[My Superman shirt] is a Manno, like Coleman, high- and cultures. me, in their simplicity they tell so personal and esteemed reflections reminder to ask myself, ‘David, lighted the importance of being The evening started with the sto- much about the families and indeed with students and colleagues as if what did I do today to help assertive to discover the truly sig- ries of survivors of the Holocaust the nation that was torn apart,” she the lecture would be their very last. someone else?’” Coleman said. nificant things in life in all of one’s and the Armenian, Cambodian said. “No one was held accountable, Coleman and Manno respond- “Superman’s real gift was not endeavors. and Rwandan genocides, followed and instead genocide was denied, ed with autobiographical anec- his powers, but how he used “I learned from Caesar, if you by a panel discussion with geno- and victims were blamed for their dotes offering advice on how to those powers.” want to accomplish something, cide experts. own fate.” find success and happiness. Coleman believes he has be the one to make the agenda,” Academic Dean of The Fletcher Garibian emphasized the For Coleman, director of Tufts already experienced the best that Manno said. School Peter Uvin in his opening importance of accepting and Third Day Gospel Choir, music was life has to offer by discovering He shared how he took control remarks stressed the importance acknowledging the past, and dis- a means of communicating his and harnessing passion in his life, of his life and took advantage of of hearing genocide survivors’ first- cussed the possible outcomes of insights to the audience. He began especially through his love for his the freedom he was given as a kid hand accounts. genocide denial. his lecture by confessing that he family and music. in New York City by riding the sub- “What defines genocide is the would speak from the side of his “The source of passion … must sheer size of the whole thing, but see GENOCIDE, page 2 alter ego, “Funky Man,” whom he be magic,” Coleman said. “The see LECTURE, page 2 Inside this issue Today’s Sections The men’s soccer team News 1 Op-Ed 11 The Daily looks at the will have a new head biggest music festivals coach patrolling the Features 3 Comics 12 in the country. sidelines next season. Weekender 5Sports 13 Editorial | Letters 10 Classifieds 19 see WEEKENDER, page 5 see SPORTS, page 13 2 THE TUFTS DAILY NEWS Thursday, April 22, 2010 Sen. Kerry applauds Bacow’s support for immigrant education act DREAM his support. would-be American students and students who have grown up in the port of the DREAM Act for Bacow continued from page 1 “As an institution of higher edu- soldiers embody the inspirational United States from attending col- to sign, she said, after communicat- United States before the age of 16 cation that seeks to prepare stu- spirit of countless immigrants that lege or enlisting in the military rep- ing with Vice President of University the opportunity to enroll in an insti- dents for a life of active citizenship came before them.” resents a loss to the country and is Relations Mary Jeka.