Where You Noreastercane Read It First 66/55 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LXIV, NUMBER 35 TUEsday, octoBER 30, 2012 TUFTSDAILY.COM STORM Update University alters sexual assault policy BY STEPHANIE HAVEN Bruce Reitman and Judicial Affairs Daily Editorial Board Officer Veronica Carter answered several students’ questions about A university-wide Sexual Violence policy and process changes at the Working Group this summer revised forum, including a few concerns the Sexual Misconduct Adjudication about the rights of the accused. Process (SMAP) and created the Carter explained that once a stu- Sexual Misconduct Policy, which dent files a report through SMAP, the replaces the university’s Sexual accused receives a no-contact order Assault Policy. to ensure that both are comfort- The new 17-page policy includes able in classes, residential halls and definitions for stalking and relation- dining halls. The revised process is ship violence, as well as for sexual designed to prevent retaliation or harassment and assault, which were intimidation of the students once included in last year’s document. they begin the SMAP, Reitman said. Examples that illustrate each Starting this year, the SMAP now section in the Sexual Misconduct applies to all three Tufts campuses, MCT Policy now feature gender-neutral Zellmer said. For the previous two After causing heavy damage upon landfall in the New York area, Hurricane Sandy continues to language that is not exclusive to years only the Medford/Somerville move north. heterosexual relationships, accord- campus used this process. ing to Office of Equal Opportunity “Our goals are: one, to make Hurricane Sandy’s effects extend to campus, classes canceled (OEO) Director Jill Zellmer. sure that victims/survivors of this Category I Hurricane Sandy, sea- Hurricane Sandy. The deadline has es, as well as remaining inside “Our hope is that this policy conduct feel supported and know sonally dubbed the “Frankenstorm,” been extended until Nov. 7 for and away from glass windows helps clarify the prohibited conduct what resources are available to them has made its mark on Tufts’ campus students affected by the storm. and doors for the duration of so students can better understand within the university, and two, to do with widespread tree damage and The Massachusetts Bay the storm. Intentionally standing their rights and responsibilities,” whatever we can to stop sexual mis- some power outages. Transportation Authority shut under large, heavy objects for Zellmer told the Daily in an email. conduct within our community,” University officials announced down all bus, subway and com- extended periods of time should “We also want to make sure that vic- Zellmer said. by email Saturday afternoon muter rail service yesterday at be avoided. tims of this behavior know that they Under the revisions, a panel of important steps to prepare for around 2 p.m. The closure was According to guidelines, have rights and recourse available three staff and faculty members potential effects of the hurricane announced at 10 a.m. yester- improved weather conditions do within the university.” chosen by the dean of each school currently heading up the coast. day morning. not indicate that the storm is over, Demonstrating an increased will decide the outcome of SMAP The university on Sunday night Additionally, as of yesterday as it could simply be a momen- awareness of technology’s role in cases, according to Zellmer. Last officially announced a closure of afternoon, more than 170,000 elec- tary abatement. Precautions sexual exploitation, the Sexual year, Dean of Student Affairs Bruce all Tufts campuses for Monday. tricity customers in Massachusetts should be followed throughout Misconduct Policy features anec- Reitman unilaterally adjudicated Massachusetts Governor Deval were without power. the storm’s duration. dotes that elaborate on students’ these incidents for the Medford/ Patrick on Saturday declared a Large pieces of metal were Due to its unusually late rights regarding naked pictures and Somerville campus. State of Emergency for the entire reported flying around the Medford/ arrival in hurricane season, the videos of themselves, particularly “These changes ensure that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Somerville campus. Several trees “Frankenstorm” combines ele- after a break-up, Zellmer said at an decision-making processes remain and on Sunday asked that also fell on campus and in the ments of both a hurricane and a Oct. 17 Sexual Misconduct Policy as neutral and impartial as possi- all schools and colleges in surrounding area, including one winter storm and is predicted to Forum in Metcalf Lounge. Massachusetts close. outside Hillsides Apartments. affect approximately 60 million Zellmer, Dean of Student Affairs see MISCONDUCT, page 2 Boston Mayor Thomas Menino Tufts Facilities Services people ranging from the Midwest closed Boston Public Schools for Department and the Department to southern Canada. Monday, and many other uni- of Public and Environmental Safety In the event of any more dis- versities in the region have can- have put in place personnel and ruptions to university function- celled classes in anticipation of the equipment and have been actively ing, announcements will be sent storm, including Boston University, working throughout the storm. via email and will be available Boston College, Harvard University, University emergency guide- on the university website and Salem State University, Bunker Hill lines recommend ensuring that by calling 617-627-INFO (4636), Community College and University flashlights, laptops and cell phones according to the previous email of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. are fully charged. Emergency sup- announcement. The Tufts Office of plies, such as drinking water, food, The Daily’s blog, Jumbo Slice, Undergraduate Admissions yester- medications and batteries, should will be posting updates about day announced that they would be replenished. Hurricane Sandy at blogs.tufts- JUSTIN MCCALLUM / THE TUFTS DAILY be accepting Early Decision 1 University guidelines suggest daily.com. The Sexual Misconduct Policy forum held on Oct. 17 educated students applications past the original Nov. monitoring storm developments about the university’s revamped Sexual Misconduct Adjudication Process 1 deadline due to the impact of from university and media sourc- —by Daphne Kolios and Laina Piera and Sexual Misconduct Policy. LCS coordinates another Study abroad programs in Middle East remain popular despite barriers successful blood drive BY CL AIRE FE LTER Brian Libby, 42 students studied BY MENGHAN LIU Contributing Writer abroad in the Middle East during Daily Editorial Board the 2011-2012 academic year. For many sophomores and Senior Alexa Stevens participat- Over 200 students last week juniors, the prospect of studying ed in a Middlebury College pro- participated in the Leonard abroad is an exciting one. Students gram abroad last fall in Amman, Carmichael Society’s (LCS) annu- seek the chance to experience a Jordan to improve her already al five-day blood drive for the new culture and explore a different advanced skills in Arabic. American Red Cross. part of the world, all while fulfilling “As Tufts students, we have one While the number of donor requirements for graduation. of, I would say, the best Arabic pro- appointments this fall was not the The Middle East is a region grams in the nation,” Stevens said. highest on record, a steady flow offering unique opportunities to “We went and were very well pre- of donations and a large number students planning to study abroad pared, and we were very quick to of walk-ins made the event, held — different languages, food and get acclimated to the environment in the main lounge of Carmichael religions. Though Tufts has no offi- of speaking all Arabic because our Hall, an overall success, according cial program in the Middle East, program here is so intensive.” to LCS Blood Drive Administrative the region does draw quite a few According to the website for Coordinator Ashley Seenauth. Jumbos each semester. Middlebury Schools Abroad, stu- VIRGINIA BLEDSOE / THE TUFTS DAILY According to Foreign Study see BLOOD DRIVE, page 2 The Leonard Carmichael Society on Friday wrapped up its first blood drive Advisor for Non-Tufts Programs see MIDDLE EAST, page 2 of the year, with over 200 students volunteering to donate blood. Inside this issue Today’s sections News | Features 1 Sports 9 “Girls!” takes an Men’s soccer rolls insightful but playful 3-0 over Bowdoin in Arts & Living 5Classifieds 10 look at gender roles. NESCAC quarterfinals. Comics 8 see ARTS, page 5 see SPORTS, page 9 2 THE TUF T S DAILY NEWS | Features Tuesday, October 30, 2012 THE TUFTS DAILY Jordan becomes safer choice for Jumbos abroad REBECCA K. SANTIAGO MIDDLE EAST that it would get moved to Jordan, but we “I’ve never felt unsafe — uncomfort- Editor-in-Chief continued from page 1 weren’t told that for sure until about June able, maybe — being the American in the EditoriaL dents studying in Jordan register for both or July.” street,” Farris told the Daily in an email. Modern Standard Arabic and Jordanian Political conflict within several countries “If anything, it’s been a catalyst for conver- Ben Kochman Colloquial Arabic in fulfillment of the pro- in the region has engendered concern for sations with many Jordanians and other Falcon Reese gram’s core curriculum and must adhere to study abroad hopefuls, making Jordan a Arabs ... I’m definitely the odd one out here, Managing Editors the Middlebury College Language Pledge, safer choice for applicants. but it’s a space and a discomfort I’ve come agreeing to only speak the language in “Traditionally, Egypt was the country to occupy and learn from.” Jenna Buckle Executive News Editor which they are studying. that got most of the students studying Bagley offered similar sentiments con- Shana Friedman News Editors Lizz Grainger Senior Elizabeth Bagley, who studied in abroad in the Middle East because for a cerning her American identity.