Where You Read It First Partly Cloudy 72/54 THE TUFTS DAILY Est. 1980 VOLUME LX, NUMBER 3 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2010 TUFTSDAILY.COM Despite funding issues, public New alcohol policy to editor returns for fall semester off er forgiveness option BY MATT REPKA year provided supplementary Daily Editorial Board funding to the MAB, accord- BY MICHAEL DEL MORO and drawing a distinction ing to Dean of Student Affairs Daily Editorial Board between simple careless- Tufts’ public editor position Bruce Reitman. ness and abusive, dangerous returns this year despite lin- Although Reitman said that A new, more nuanced alcohol behavior. gering questions over the con- this funding was not expressly policy is being implemented The new policy establish- tinued funding of the position designated for the public edi- this semester, following a es two tracks for disciplin- and proposed changes to the tor position, the additional year of extensive delibera- ary action. Level A violations Media Advocacy Board (MAB). funding will make it possible tions on how best to combat include “underage drinking The public editor, a campus for the public editor to receive alcohol abuse on campus. or possession of alcohol, ombudsman tasked with bring- a salary. The revision — finalized drinking in public spaces, ing an objective perspective to MAB Chair Shabazz Stuart, over the summer after exten- public possession (small campus publications, will be a senior who held the position sion collaboration between quantity) or use of illegal funded this year even after the of public editor last semester, students and administra- class D substances (marijua- Tufts Community Union (TCU) told the Daily that the public tors — arrives on the heels na),” while Level B violations Senate voted last fall to deny editor will continue to receive of a 2009-10 academic year include “dangerous or irre- funding to the position. a salary this academic year. that began with the enforce- sponsible drinking, includ- Jacob Kreimer, a senior, was Stuart said that the public ment of a stricter alcohol ing disorderly conduct due selected to fill the position of editor position would have AALOK KANANI/TUFTS DAILY policy, which dispensed with to intoxication that requires public editor for the coming been filled this year with or Senior Jacob Kreimer awaits confir- the warning system for first intervention by university or year. He is awaiting official con- without a guaranteed salary. mation as the next public editor. offenses and instead imme- local officials.” firmation from the MAB, the “Jacob was under the impres- diately placed first-time The consequences for Level association of campus media sion that he was not going importance, Stuart said. “The offenders on level-one disci- B violations are more severe publications that appoints the to get paid,” Stuart said. “We public editor [position] is only plinary probation (pro-one). and include parental notifi- public editor, as the organiza- would have found a public edi- a year and a half old. It needs Prior to last year, students cation for the first offense. tion gears up for the semester. tor anyway, without funding,” some time to develop its own guilty of substance-related Crimes such as operating Last year, the MAB applied he added. prestige,” he said. offenses were first issued a a vehicle under the influ- for buffer funding from the TCU “I think [the money] is a “I hope that we can continue warning. ence or providing alcohol to Senate in order to cover the bonus to people,” Kreimer said. to develop the public editor The new policy attempts minors may result in even public editor’s $250-per-semes- “It’s a great incentive to pro- position into a prestigious one to offer a more nuanced take harsher disciplinary action. ter salary, but the Senate voted mote good work, but … it’s not that won’t be as dependent on on the matter, differentiat- Addressing some students’ to deny the request. While no a necessary component.” funding in the future,” he said. ing between different types concerns that the harshness student activities funds will go The idea of a salary for the With the position’s funding in of alcohol violations, sepa- of last year’s policy endan- to this year’s public editor, the public editor came from the rating offenders according to Office of Student Affairs this desire to communicate its see PUBLIC EDITOR, page 2 the severity of the offense see ALCOHOL, page 2 INTERVIEW | STEVE GROSSMAN State treasurer candidate calls job creation a priority BY MATT REPKA event to hear his thoughts on his candidacy in politically in this country; a lot of things are — no different from any other activist — is Daily Editorial Board advance of the Sept. 14 Democratic primary. uncertain in people’s lives. Yet I think the that, even though we believe in using social Matt Repka: What did you think of the event group of people who I spent the evening media and high-tech technology and tools Steve Grossman, one of the Democratic tonight? with tonight understands that organizing to organize, I’ve always been a believer that candidates for Massachusetts treasurer, Steve Grossman: Well, I was really excited and getting involved in political campaigns “high-touch” is better than high-tech. If you’re on Tuesday night paid a visit to the Tufts by how many people came. I mean, I didn’t is a chance to make positive societal change on the phones calling voters, if you’re doing Democrats. Before a sizeable audience, the count the number of people, but it could have through the candidates they support and the visibility, creating a presence for your cam- former Democratic National Committee been close to 100 people here tonight — and campaigns they get involved with. So I was paign … college students can play a mean- (DNC) chairman talked about his candi- so many people coming to the first meeting pretty excited about the number of people ingful role in every one of those activities. dacy, the importance of young people in of the Tufts Democrats this year, when classes that came tonight. political movements and the relevance of just started today, speaks to a real aspiration MR: In a race like this campaign for treasurer, see GROSSMAN, page 2 the treasurer’s position during times of eco- or yearning on the part of Tufts students to be what is the role of college students and young nomic hardship. involved in political action. people in general? See blogs.tuftsdaily.com for a video The Daily sat down with Grossman after the It’s a time of some crisis economically and SG: The role of any activist or college student of the full interview with Grossman. Beyond Boundaries nears Senior class makes its return to the Hill final goal of $1.2 billion BY KATHRYN OLSON make significant investments, and many say Daily Editorial Board they are doing it because they are inspired by the university,” Sanni said. Despite continued economic woes, giving Director of Central Development Programs at Tufts remained strong in 2010 as the univer- Christopher Simoneau said the capital cam- sity’s capital campaign enters its final year. paign’s strategy has focused on educating Beyond Boundaries: The Campaign for potential donors about the university, in order Tufts, a university-wide effort that raises funds to encourage them to contribute. for financial aid, endowed professorships, Simoneau said the campaign’s focus new research facilities, and initiatives in citi- expands past university graduates. “We try to zenship and public service, has raised over talk about the great people at Tufts and what 90 percent of its $1.2 billion target, surpassing students and faculty are interested in, and $1.1 billion in June, according to Director of then try to find people who will support those Advancement Communications and Donor interests. We care about broadening our base Relations Christine Sanni. of support beyond just alumni,” he said. Over 41,000 individuals contributed to Tufts Several donors who were not alumni made last year in the form of both small and large major contributions to the university. Edward donations, according to Sanni. Lanciani left $1.5 million in a bequest to the MEREDITH KLEIN/TUFTS DAILY “The Beyond Boundaries campaign is in Wildlife Clinic at the Cummings School of Members of the Class of 2011 attend Tuesday’s “Welcome Back Seniors Reception” event on a good position to meet the goal in 2011 the President’s Lawn where they were treated to hors d’oeuvres and wine. as planned. Alumni and friends continue to see BEYOND BOUNDARIES, page 2 Inside this issue Today’s Sections The Daily breaks down News 1 Op-Ed 9 the array of Tufts poli- Boston-area artist Fay cies on alcohol, sexual Chandler presents her Features 3 Comics 10 assault and drugs. work in “Just As I Am.” Arts & Living 5Classifieds 13 Editorial | Letters 8 Sports Back see FEATURES, page 3 see ARTS, page 5 2 THE TUFTS DAILY NEWS Thursday, September 9, 2010 Grossman hopes to act as an advocate for small businessmen GROSS MAN Party. What compels you to get into Massachusetts a place where I can use your skills, and I’ve spent 35 week … is that I’m a small business- continued from page 1 the treasurer’s race now? find the opportunities that I hope to years of my life going to work every man who has the right values, who So we’ve invited college students in SG: Because I think the treasurer’s have, with a great college education day, creating jobs, meeting payrolls, takes care of his colleagues, who from different parts of the state to be job, in a time of economic crisis, is like the one you get at Tufts? managing money, solving prob- provides them with high wages, active in the campaign… all about doing three things: pro- MR: Would you say that job cre- lems, dealing with crises.