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Student robbed of phone FOOTBALL on Meeting Street DPS apprehends one of two suspects who stole cellphone, threatened student with knife By JULIE CENTER SENIOR STAFF WRITER

A student was robbed Friday while walking outside 172 Meeting Street near Andrews Commons and the Biomedical Center, according to a University-wide email Friday from the Department of Public Safety. Around 2:45 p.m., a male perpetrator grabbed the student’s cell phone out of his hands. The student then followed the suspect until he was approached by another suspect who told him to stop while wielding a knife, according to the email. The two suspects fled on foot north on Brown Street, where one of them was quickly apprehended by

the Providence Police Department and later identified by the victim. The other suspect remains at large. The incident follows another recent robbery involving a member of the University community in which the victim’s phone was stolen out of her hand at the corner of Lloyd Avenue and Thayer Street, the email stated. That case is still under investigation. In response to the incidents, DPS has increased their patrols in the area, the email stated. Important safety awareness information is available on the DPS website. The email asked that anyone with information about the crimes contacts DPS at 401-863-3322 or the Providence Police Department at 401272-3121. DPS denied the Herald’s request for information, stating the case is in Providence Police Department’s jurisdiction.

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TJ Linta ’18 hands the ball off to Jalen Broome ’18 in the first half of the Bears’ win over Cornell Saturday.

Jette ’17 leads Bears over Big Red All-Ivy wide receiver records three touchdowns as Bruno ends four-game losing streak By BEN SHUMATE SENIOR STAFF WRITER

A stellar performance by Alex Jette ’17 and a defensive stop in double overtime

secured a hard-fought 28-21 win for the football team against Cornell Saturday at Brown Stadium. The win was the first for the Bears (2-4, 1-2 Ivy) in conference play this season and snapped the program’s first four-game losing streak since 2006. The game went to overtime tied at 14 after both teams were hurt by miscues in regulation, some coming as a result of poor field conditions from a driving rainstorm in the first

half. Cornell (3-3, 1-2) scored to open the first overtime period and held Brown’s offense out of the end zone for three plays from the two-yard line when it needed a touchdown to force double overtime. On 4th-and-2 with the game on the line, Head Coach Phil Estes P’18 called for a throw to Jette, who was faced with single coverage. TJ Linta » See FOOTBALL, page 2

Family Weekend showcases student life WOMEN’S SOCCER Late goal from Lane ’19 Weekend attendance surges by about 300 clinches win over Cornell families, up from 1,400 last year to 1,740

Bears’ defense follows previous weeks’ strong showings, holds Big Red without shot on goal

By HATTIE XU SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Though Family Weekend opened with rain and gloomy skies, the weather did not dampen the spirit of the festivities. This year, 1,740 families visited campus, a significant jump from about 1,400 last year, said Mikele StGermain, assistant director of event and conference services. Over the weekend, the coordinating committee aimed to foreground the range of academic opportunities at Brown, allow families to experience student life and ensure that everyone was having fun, wrote Carol Cohen ’83, senior associate dean for class advising, in an email to The Herald. These themes were echoed in President Christina Paxson’s P’19 welcome speech Friday evening. Paxson praised the University’s “unusually self-motivated” students and how they are “driven by the idea that their work will make an impact on the world.” She also mentioned the freedom to direct one’s education — enabled by the open curriculum — and said it leads to classrooms of passionate students energized by the courses they

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President Christina Paxson P’19 welcomes families to campus Friday evening. She spoke of Brown students’ unique determination. take. In addition, Paxson discussed P’20, a renowned jazz guitarist and campus activism and the role students singer, performed with his wife Jeshave played in changing University sica Molaskey P’20, a Broadway acpolicy and building new programs, tress and singer. such as the First-Generation College The weekend was packed with and Low-Income Student Center. concerts put on by student a capThough Paxson’s speech is usually pella groups and other music enfollowed by a keynote address from sembles, Shakespeare on the Green’s the parent of a current student, this production of “Hamlet,” sporting year attendees heard a “keynote con- events — including a football win cert,” St-Germain said. John Pizzarelli » See FAMILY, page 3

Despite cloudy skies and a light drizzle, the women’s soccer team took to Stevenson-Pincince Field Saturday against Cornell focused and determined. Sitting at third place in the Ivy League standings, the Bears (8-2-4, 3-1-1 Ivy) hoped to build on their positive momentum from recent performances versus Princeton and Harvard and inch closer to the top spot in the conference table. “We knew we needed to get a good result in order to remain in competition for the Ivy League title,” said co-captain Carly Gould ’17. “Cornell was a team that we could beat, so going into today we were focused on just playing our game and executing.” These aspirations were realized in the form of a last-minute 1-0 win versus the Big Red (4-8-2, 1-3-1 Ivy). Heading into the game, Bruno held a 6-0-1 record over Cornell in the teams’ previous seven meetings.

Last year specifically, Brown’s 3-2 double-overtime win was highlighted by an exceptional performance by thenrookie Celia Story ’19, who netted the Bears’ game-tying and game-winning goals. Given these results, the team was confident that it could tally another victory heading into Saturday’s afternoon contest. “I think we had a positive vibe going into today’s game,” said Head Coach Kia McNeill. “The fact that it was a home game and (Family) Weekend certainly added to the energy.” Bruno took control early, dominating possession in the Big Red’s defensive end. Starting with a rocket from Gould, which forced a difficult save by Cornell’s Meghan Kennedy at 8:53, the Bears fired five shots in five minutes. “We knew with the slick conditions from the rain that it would be a difficult day for the defenders and the keeper,” Gould said. “If you put the ball on frame when it’s raining, it’s difficult to save and to hold onto for the keeper, … so any time we could get in a cross or a shot, we were looking to.” Story, Abby Kaplan ’20 and Jennifer Caruso ’19 all contributed to this high-intensity offensive play. Despite not producing a goal, the barrage kept » See W. SOCCER, page 2

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SPORTS Men’s soccer repeats last year’s Family Weekend show with goal from Chow ’19 against Cornell

SPORTS Field hockey bounces back with comeback win against Holy Cross after loss to Cornell

COMMENTARY Malik ’18: Altered SAT fails to level playing field for disadvantaged applicants

COMMENTARY Rowland ’17: Students’ refusal to vote amounts to shirking civic responsibility

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Amanda Lane ’19 chases the ball during Bruno’s game against Cornell Saturday. The team won 1-0 to stay in third place in the Ancient Eight and will play Penn Saturday.

» W. SOCCER, from page 1 the Cornell defense on edge and uneasy, which set the tone for the rest of the match. “We wanted to try and get on the scoreboard early and be aggressive,” McNeill said. “Cornell gets numbers behind the ball and makes it difficult to play, so we knew if we could try and capitalize on some chances early it would help us.” On the defensive end, Bruno’s

» FOOTBALL, from page 1 ’18 lofted a pass to his all-Ivy target in the corner of the end zone to guarantee a second overtime. “I was telling coach that we needed to run that play all game,” said Jette, who led the Bears with nine catches for 111 yards, two touchdowns and a punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter. “That’s a goal-line play for us,” Estes said. “Certainly, we want to get it to our best guy.” Johnny Pena ’17 was Brown’s workhorse on the ground, rushing for 96 yards on 23 carries and scoring one touchdown, a one-yard score in

starting back line displayed a nearperfect half. With the lock-down defense that has characterized much of the team’s play this season, Brown allowed zero shots on goal in the first 45 minutes. “Our defense has been strong all season and continues to get stronger,” Gould said. “We have won a lot of games with our defense. … We knew we would just need to make sure that we could make it happen on offense.” With the scoreboard still reading

0-0 at the beginning of the second half, both teams retook the field looking to execute a lucrative offensive attack. After several shots throughout the stanza, Brown finally scored off a pivotal corner kick in the 84th minute on what would be its last goal-scoring chance of the game. After Abby Carchio ’20 drove the ball into the box from the right flag, midfielder Amanda Lane ’19 met the ball and deftly finished off the corner kick for the one-goal lead. Despite Cornell’s

attempts to rebound, Brown took the contest 1-0. “The goal tonight was one of those things that you could feel coming,” McNeill said. “We really put on the pressure the last 10 minutes of the game, sending numbers forward into the attack.” Brown only has two games left this season and still sits in third in the Ancient Eight. The first of these meetings will come Saturday evening, as the team travels to Philadelphia

to face Penn. For the season finale, Bruno will host Yale Nov. 9. Beating the Quakers and the Bulldogs will be imperative if the team wishes to claim the conference crown and move on to the NCAA playoffs. “We are still in the fight here in Ivy League play,” McNeill said. “We want to empty the tank and just leave everything out there on the field. This team has had an incredible season so far, and it is important that we finish strong.”

the second overtime to put Bruno up 28-21. Brown’s defense held on 4thand-10 to secure the win, sending the Bears’ sideline into jubilation. “It was kind of a make or break for us,” Jette said. “We were kind of in a downward spiral.” Jette’s versatility was on display all game, starting with an electric 79yard punt return for a touchdown at the end of the second quarter to break a 0-0 tie. The Bears squandered previous opportunities to put points on the board, failing to convert three first-half field goals on the tattered playing surface at Brown Stadium. “I knew it was tough for the

defense out there on that field,” Jette said. “I just put a few moves on those guys, and then it was off to the races.” Despite coming up empty on four field goal attempts, including a potential game winner from 38 yards with six seconds left, special teams play likely made the difference in the game for Bruno. Along with Jette’s return, Terrell Smith ’18 had several long kick returns to give the offense good field position. Perhaps even more crucial was a blocked field goal by Jordan Ferguson ’17 in the fourth quarter. Ferguson rushed around the edge and got a hand on the kick, which would have given Cornell a 17-14 lead.

Brown’s offense found some much-needed balance, totaling 200 yards on the ground and 154 through the air. Linta settled in at quarterback in his second start, making several key throws on the Bears’ final drive and finding Jette in the end zone twice with perfectly placed passes. Linta “found a way to make the big plays,” Jette said. “He needed this confidence booster.” Brown’s wildcat formation found success in the first half, with Livingstone Harriott ’20 taking direct snaps. Harriott ran 13 times for 77 yards, a season-high for the first-year. Even without several key starters

on defense due to injury, the Bears held the Big Red to 67 yards rushing and 268 overall in addition to forcing three turnovers. “We were a hodgepodge outfit out there,” Estes said. “I’m just proud of the way they played despite that.” Will Twyman ’16.5 turned in an impressive performance for the second straight week, making 17 tackles, including 2.5 for loss. With the win, Brown falls into a four-way tie for fourth place in the Ivy standings, with a chance to make up ground next week on the road against Penn, which sits in a tie for first place with Harvard.

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» FAMILY, from page 1 against Cornell — and open houses for different centers around campus, including the Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice and the Sarah Doyle Women’s Center. Faculty members hosted academic forums that covered a range of topics, such as the genetics of autism, race and justice in America and the 2016 election. There were also presentations on undergraduate education, campus life and alumni connections. “We wanted to find a balance between allowing parents to spend time with their kids and (organizing) events they want to attend,” StGermain said, adding that the committee tried to limit the number of overlapping events so that parents did not have to miss anything. Families cited Brown’s rigorous education and friendly community as reasons for their overall positive impressions of the University. The racial, cultural and educational diversity of the University were also mentioned as key attributes. Sanjai Narain P’18 and Renu Narain P’18 said they liked how professors were always approachable and available to their son when he was deciding on a concentration. “He found opportunities that we could not even have thought of,” Sanjai Narain said. John Calaway P’20 and Laura Calaway P’20, who live in Houston, Texas, said it was “nice to be in an environment where people are more progressive in their thinking,” and

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Brown seems to be the “pictureperfect college experience.” Parents also admired the University’s commitment to both sports and academics. Thomas Frongillo P’20 and Rita Frongillo P’20 said they liked that the opportunity was available for their son to continue his sprinting career here. But above all, parents said the most important thing was that their student seemed to be happy. Daniel Feinstein P’20 and Rose Ann Wasserman P’20 said they hoped their daughter “wouldn’t get burned out” by her heavy workload with classes and extracurricular activities but that she seemed to be enjoying it. “I didn’t know, until we really came, how much (our daughter) loves it here,” Feinstein said. John Wu P’20 said he liked the extensive library resources available and was satisfied that his daughter has access to everything she needs, from food to books. “I just want to make sure she’s happy,” Wu said. Bearing in mind the University’s goals to become more diverse and inclusive, the coordinating committee also has plans to keep families who are not able to travel to campus updated on the weekend’s events, Cohen said. The upcoming newsletter mailed to all families will feature the highlights of Family Weekend, and the committee has sent relevant materials to families who have requested them, she added. “This is one of our favorite events to plan,” St-Germain said. “It’s nice to see all of the families so excited.”

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Chow ’19 scores game winner as Bears top Cornell Bruno wins second Ivy game, maintains hold on third place with 1-0 victory over Big Red By EMILE BAUTISTA STAFF WRITER

The men’s soccer team punctuated a dominant Family Weekend for Brown sports with a 1-0 victory over visiting Cornell. In a repeat of last year’s fixture against the Big Red, Matthew Chow ’19 scored the game-winning — and only — goal, his team-leading fifth of the season. With victories by Harvard and Dartmouth keeping them tied atop the standings, this result maintains the Bears’ (7-6-1, 2-1-1 Ivy) place just behind the leaders in a tie with Columbia. After a couple days of clouds and rain, the sun finally came out for Sunday’s clash. Unfortunately for both teams, blustery conditions also plagued the field, making aspects of play even more challenging. Cornell (1-11-2, 0-4-0) came into the game having just secured its first win of the 2016 campaign within the last two weeks. The Big Red sport a league-worst defense that has recorded zero shutouts and allowed a whopping 2.42 goals per game overall and 2.50 in conference matchups. It also fields the league’s least productive offense, scoring at a paltry 0.79 goals per game.

Both teams came out flat in the beginning of the match. Between the wind slowing down balls and a general lack of sharpness, neither team could string together anything meaningful in the first 30 minutes. “The wind did affect the movement of the ball, but I thought it wasn’t that obvious in the game,” Chow said. “We just adjusted by making sure we (got) to every first and second ball.” The best chance in the half for either team fell to Chow. He received the ball out wide left from Joseph Lee ’20 and proceeded to cut inside. His defender fell to the ground as Chow unleashed a shot on his preferred right foot. But the keeper was there to keep the game scoreless. A first half characterized by sloppy passes, many tackles and no definitive momentum for either team ended even. Notably, the Big Red were limited to no shots on goal. The Bears wasted no time in getting on the board in the second stanza. Cocaptain Nate Pomeroy ’17 intercepted an errant back pass by a Cornell player. He dribbled around his defender, only to be hacked down inside the box. The referee blew his whistle to give the Bears a penalty kick, much to the dismay of the Big Red fans and players. Chow stepped up and sent the keeper the wrong way to open the scoring in the 46th minute. The pace picked up from there: Louis Zingas ’18 was found down the byline,

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Will Cross ’17 evades a Cornell defender at Stevenson-Pincince field Sunday. With the 1-0 win, the Bears remain in third place in the conference standings with three Ivy contests remaining. and he zipped in a cross that was cleared away by Cornell defenders. Chow nearly struck again when he ripped a shot about 25 yards from goal that rattled off the crossbar and away from the net. Cornell’s best opportunity came in the 65th minute. A ball was laid off to an attacker at the edge of the box, who rocketed a shot onto goal. Erik Hanson ’17 strongly parried the ball away from net, keeping Bruno in the lead. As the winds began to pick up again, the Big Red still searched for its equalizer. It had several set pieces but could not capitalize on them despite the squad’s

pronounced height advantage. “We won the aerial battle today, which was a huge factor,” said James Myall ’18. The Bears saw out the end of the game with a combination of organized defending and solid up-field possession. Several times, they played it into Cornell’s corners to burn more minutes off the clock. When the referee blew his whistle to signal the end of the game, it was still 1-0 to Bruno. It was the perfect rebound for a Bears team coming off two consecutive losses. With the offense not quite able

to capitalize on its chances, it was the defense that shone brightest. Through four conference fixtures, the Bears’ conference-best defense has allowed a measly two goals. “I thought we did a good job winning individual battles,” Chow said. “Our attitude towards one v. one situations was important for today’s success.” With three games left on the season, the defense will need to stay strong to give the team a chance to win out. The team’s next test is away next weekend against Penn.

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After Friday’s home defeat, Gina Openshaw ’20 netted a second-half goal in the Bears’ comeback win over Holy Cross Sunday, her fourth of the season.

Veterans lead comeback win over Holy Cross to snap losing streak Bruno outshoots Crusaders 20 to 11, with 14 shots on goal to Crusaders’ eight in Sunday’s contest By DANIEL WAYLAND STAFF WRITER

The field hockey team snapped its fivegame losing streak Sunday with a 2-1 victory against Holy Cross. Jaclyn Torres ’17, a Herald arts and culture editor, and Gina Openshaw ’20 led the Bears’ (7-7, 2-3 Ivy) comeback effort with second-half goals, while goalie Katie Hammaker ’19 kept Holy Cross scoreless after its breakthrough in the 23rd minute.

The victory against Holy Cross proved a necessary tonic for a team coming off a five-game losing streak, including three consecutive losses in league play. Bruno’s final loss in that streak came Friday against Cornell, in which the Big Red scored six goals in 10 minutes on the way to defeating Brown 6-1. Katarina Angus ’17.5 scored in the final minute to stave off a shutout for Bruno, who otherwise failed to take advantage of several scoring opportunities.

Despite the lopsided scoring, Brown played a competitive match against Cornell, tallying eight shots to its opponent’s 12. “I definitely think the score didn’t reflect the type of game we played against Cornell,” Torres said. “I thought we played really hard and they happened to capitalize on key moments and small little mistakes. There’s no one person to blame for the loss: They just did a better job of executing.” Following Friday’s home defeat, the team held a meeting to boost morale and discuss its collective approach for the final few games of the season. “We

talked about wanting to end the season on a positive note and have fun,” Torres said. “We wanted to fall back in love with the game again.” The team’s meeting certainly boosted its confidence for Sunday’s game, as Bruno applied constant pressure to Holy Cross’ defense on the way to 20 total shots. But it was the Crusaders’ Rachel Lapar who scored the only goal of the first half, beating Hammaker in the 23rd minute. “Even though we were down, we’ve been in that situation before and we kept our composure and kept going and pushing in front of the goalmouth,” Torres

said. Brown’s pressure would finally pay off in the 54th minute when Torres scored on a semi-blind shot for her team-leading sixth goal of the season. “I didn’t know whether it was going in or not, … but when I heard it hit the goal backboard I knew momentum had immediately shifted,” Torres said. Indeed, Brown would ride the momentum from Torres’ goal, scoring again in the 57th minute when Openshaw scored on a penalty corner off a pass from Angus. Hammaker then shut the door on Holy Cross’ attack, recording seven saves on the way to victory.

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Pizza: Rhode to Italy, Caprese, Chicken Ranch Grinders JOSIAH’S

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Spicy Cuban Beef Stir Fry, Savory Chicken Stew, Stewed Tomatoes, Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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Brown University Lion Dance performed at RISD’s Eat the World event Sunday afternoon. The gathering on Benefit Street featured home-cooked food and arts performances from a variety of cultures and traditions.

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“We were a hodgepodge outfit out there.” — Football Head Coach Phil Estes P’18

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Study Abroad in the UK 12:00 P.M. J. Walter Wilson, 440

The Challenge of Rising Drug Prices 4:00 P.M. 222 Richmond St., 170

Brown Adaptive Yoga 6:00 P.M. Hillel, Winnick Chapel

Google Information Session 8:00 P.M. CareerLAB

TOMORROW The Safer Sex Squad Returns 11:00 A.M. Campus Center Steps

Art and Climate Activism on the Green 11:30 A.M. Main Green

Better World by Design 2017 Info Session 6:30 P.M. J. Walter Wilson, 302

Telescope Observing Night 8:00 P.M. Ladd Observatory

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

A call for lecturer diversity To the Editor: There are many gates at Brown and even more gatekeepers — explicit and implicit — that contribute to the University’s history of institutional racism. Last week I attended a lecture and witnessed one of these gates at work. The 24th Annual Harriet Sheridan Literature and Medicine Lecture was held in room 117 in MacMillan Hall and hosted Gavin Francis to speak on the topic of parallels and metaphors between writing and healing. Like others, I was impressed by Francis’ accomplishments not only in medicine but in worldly travel and book writing. As the lecture and dinner continued into the evening, I observed Francis’ predilection for the classic literature of the Western canon and the humanist lens such interest gave him. Yet the limitations were apparent. When I asked him about non-white and non-Western authors worth reading, Francis was not able to contribute much beyond acknowledging that other cultures also have a long history of healing. Such a stunted answer came to me as a surprise considering that Francis had traveled from Scotland to New Zealand by motorcycle and had spent several months in India. I do not fault Francis: It is difficult to answer questions on the fly and even more difficult to think through a lifetime’s mental library. But I do think this lecturer’s disinterest with diversity and non-canonical work must be placed in the larger history of the Sheridan lecture series. According to my research, in the past 24 years, the Sheridan series has invited 13 white men, eight white women, three men of color and no women of color. If I use these statistics, then as the lecture approaches its 100th year perhaps only 12 or so men of color, while maybe no women of color will have spoken at the Sheridan lecture podium. I think that is an example of institutional racism. We must actively resist it. Annual lectures contribute to the Brown experience, and as such we must expect them to embrace President Christina Paxson’s P’19 “Pathways to Diversity and Inclusion: An Action Plan for Brown University.” I call on the board of the Sheridan Lecture to actively look for lecturers who identify beyond the pervasive whiteness of the non-fiction and narrative medicine writing circles. Women of color writing about health and medicine exist and deserve recognition. It might take a little more work and require asking others and networking, but it is a task the members of this university are more than ready to undertake. I further call on the leaders of all annual lectures to look at their own history of lecturer diversity. Every small gate we open will bring in more and more fresh air.

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New SAT, old problems AMEER MALIK staff columnist

I apologize in advance for bringing up the SAT. For quite a few students, including myself, that acronym unearths memories of thick books and No. 2 pencils that are better left buried. But just because many of us here at Brown have already taken the test doesn’t mean that we should forget about it altogether. Many of our younger friends and family members planning to apply to colleges are currently in the process of studying for the SAT. And it upsets me to know that our friends are going to face a new set of difficulties that we were just lucky enough to avoid. The College Board debuted a new version of the SAT in March, designed to address some key critiques of the old format. In particular, the test was supposed to correspond more closely with Common Core benchmarks and provide a more equitable assessment for students from different backgrounds. But according to some recent articles, including a Reuters report from last month, the design of the new SAT is defective. The math sections of the test include text-heavy word problems, which can pose unnecessary difficulties for English language learners, international

students and students with undiagnosed dyslexia or learning disabilities. According to the report, the College Board discovered this flaw after running trials and planned to fix it but never actually did. So instead of bridging the gap and helping more students succeed, the new SAT faces many of the same problems as the old one. While reports indicate that the verbal section may now be fairer for previously disadvantaged test takers, the inequities

popularity. The redesign was so hasty that the College Board didn’t have enough math problems to replace the defective ones, according to a former College Board employee. This sheds light on a sad truth about the SAT, a test that has become synonymous with the college admission process: It’s deeply flawed. This major error in the SAT is just one more problem with a test that has had numerous shortcomings. A 2014 College Board report

tion, a 2002 report from Whitman College shows that the “SAT tends to show race and class bias.” Despite these problems, the SAT can’t be completely thrown out. It seems like a necessary metric in the college application process. Standardization through the SAT is useful for assessing students from different school districts. Moreover, as Charles Lane explains in an op-ed for the Washington Post, a consistent metric is necessary for college ad-

According to some recent articles, including a Reuters report from last month, the design of the new SAT is defective.

in the math section may have been exacerbated. How could this have happened? The Reuters report explains that there was a short deadline on the new design of the test, which was partly motivated by the fact that the ACT, a rival standardized test, was gaining in

that surveyed college-bound seniors found that higher household incomes were related to higher median scores on each section. Students who can afford tutoring services and study guides have a great advantage over students who cannot afford those resources. In addi-

mission because it establishes some degree of transparency. Lane points out that standardized tests have not always and perhaps do not need to work against upward mobility for historically marginalized groups. For example, he argues that the SAT helped more Jewish students get into Ivy

League schools after they had been severely discriminated against in the admission process during the first half of the 1900s. Though we can’t totally get rid of the SAT, there are other ways we can improve college admission. Colleges should put less weight on the SAT and acknowledge its flaws at the outset, understanding that it is one imperfect metric among many. Brown’s decision to make the writing section of the redesigned SAT optional was a step in the right direction. But to truly improve the admission process, we have to increase the quality and expand the availability of educational resources so that students with diverse backgrounds can get into college. This could involve colleges improving their financial aid packages and strengthening ties with high school guidance counselors. School systems should also be improved so that all students have access to a great education and are not at a disadvantage when applying to college. Ultimately, we need to realize that the SAT is just one part of a deeply flawed system that favors certain applicants to college over others. But if we acknowledge the problems and focus our best efforts and energies, we can improve both the SAT and the system of which it is a part for tomorrow’s students.

Ameer Malik ’18 can be reached at ameer_malik@brown.edu.

Brown voters can do better LAINIE ROWLAND opinions editor

The presidential election has been the spectacle most on my mind recently, as many of my classmates likely understand. Each new repulsive discovery shakes me, but the bombast fails to surprise me. I read the news and tremble at the turn our country has taken but understand why and how it happened. I am both horrified and jaded. Still, I retain an optimism that the democratic process and society overall have the ability to correct course in the long run. Were it not for this irrational and potentially naive belief, my course of study in public policy would be trivial, and I would be crushed by a foreboding sense of doom. Since my classmates do not seem to be crushed by the weight of a disastrous destiny, I must assume that, to a certain extent, they share my optimism. Why else would we choose to attend the hippie Ivy? I’m being a bit self-deprecating here, but I’m more serious than joking. Thus, when I read in The Herald’s undergraduate fall poll results that 6.4 percent of students plan to abstain from voting in the upcoming election (excluding those ineligible to vote) and another 6.4 percent plan on voting for third-party or other candidates, I was disappointed. Given our privileged perch at Brown, failing to balance our cynicism with a commitment to serving the community and living lives

of usefulness, as Brown’s mission dictates, is unacceptable in a very absolute and unambiguous sense. To choose not to vote or to cast a vote more likely to derail progress than enable it (as third-party voting in this election is overwhelmingly likely to do) evidences a contempt

ciples of democracy. For context, in the 2012 general election, 458 people voted in the precinct that represents Brown. If the ideals that embody our shared values are to be realized, we need to support candidates who will move the United States closer to our goals rath-

When I read in The Herald’s undergraduate fall poll results that 6.4 percent of students plan to abstain from voting in the upcoming election and another 6.4 percent plan on voting for third-party or other candidates, I was disappointed.

antithetical to our shared values. I knew we were cynics, but I thought we were cynics who maintained a soft and fuzzy core harboring belief in productive civic participation. The numbers tell me that about 800 undergraduates are either too apathetic or disillusioned to follow through on the lofty prin-

er than further away from them. And while our goals may be idealistic, the goal I outline in this column — that all students eligible to vote simply make their way to the ballot box — is very much within reach. Now, it may seem that I’m overly sensitive in this case, given the single-digit numbers

listed above. And normally I tend to avoid thinking in absolutes. But this case is far from typical and the scope of Donald Trump’s repulsiveness is so grand that even marginal voter abstention rates are a betrayal of the ideals I had projected on the Brown community. The Herald’s poll results are a fitting manifestation of the idea that there’s a story behind every data set. The numerical and tangible representation of campus sentiment is fascinating and sometimes surprising. And on a campus with so many opinions, the aggregation of perspectives on prominent issues can serve to provide some clarity and context for those of us buried in the weeds of our chosen causes. I’ve been so immersed in my own paradoxical approach to the bleak state of politics that I had lost sight of those for whom disgust overwhelms optimism or apathy overwhelms interest. In this case, I’m the one out of touch, even compared to others within the confines of the Ivory Tower. I tend not to demand absolute conformity with my opinion. (Doing so would make the job of being opinions editor impossibly difficult not to mention ethically compromised.) But in this unique case, I feel comfortable holding my peers to high standards even when that means rejecting opinions other than my own. And the results of the poll, though minimal, are both statistically significant and significantly disappointing.

Lainie Rowland ’17 can be reached at lainie_rowland@brown.edu.

SPORTS THE BROWN DAILY HERALD

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2016

WOMEN’S HOCKEY

Bruno sweeps Sacred Heart to open 2016 campaign

Bears cruise to pair of victories in home series, Donovan ’18 nets hat trick in second contest By ALEXANDRA RUSSELL STAFF WRITER

The women’s ice hockey team started the season on a high note, winning two non-conference home games Friday night and Saturday afternoon against the Sacred Heart Pioneers by tallies of 6-3 and 7-0, respectively. Bruno (2-0) dominated offensively Saturday in particular, notching a jaw-dropping 50 shots on goal. The team outshot Sacred Heart by 33 shots and bested Friday night’s total of 37. The women’s ice hockey team has not recorded this many shots on goal in a single game since Dec. 7, 2011, when it sent 54 shots on net in an away matchup, also against Sacred Heart. “It was a great start for us,” said Head Coach Robert Kenneally ’90. “We moved our feet really well. We’re working on a daily basis in practice on picking up our speed and getting shots on net.” “I thought we were just really positive, even on the bench,” said Sam Donovan ’18. “Everyone got to play,” she added.

Donovan, Katie Lynch ’19, Alley Rempe ’20, Bridget Carey ’19 and Abby Niewchas ’19 all added to Brown’s tally Friday. Lynch scored twice in the contest, earning the game’s first star. Saturday, Bruno’s offense came out even stronger. Donovan scored her second career hat trick in the matchup, with Carey netting two shots. Rempe opened up the proceedings with a shorthanded goal in the first period, and Samantha Swanstrom ’18 gave the Bears their sixth goal five minutes into the third. Lynch, Maddie Woo ’17 and Cara Najjar ’19 each recorded two assists. “We got a lot of shots on net, which is different for us,” said Donovan, who earned Saturday’s first star. “It was good to see a lot of offensive play.” The Bears picked up six penalties Friday and seven Saturday, but that did not prevent them from maintaining effective offensive play. “The NCAA has really been adamant about calling things very closely … so the challenge was to keep the lines going, having a lot of flow on the bench in terms of consistency in shifts,” Kenneally said. “With that many penalties … sometimes it can take away the flow, but I think the ladies handled it really well.”

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Alley Rempe ’20 battles for position against a Sacred Heart player at Meehan Auditorium. Rempe impressed in her first college hockey games, tallying two goals and four assists in the Bears’ two wins over the Pioneers. All three Bruno goaltenders played in the series. Monica Elvin ’17 and Calla Isaac ’20 shared the net Friday night, with Elvin making 18 saves in nearly 53 minutes of play. Saturday saw Julianne Landry ’18 make nine saves in the first two periods and Isaac stop eight shots in the third in the shutout matchup. “I thought it was a really good start to our season,” Donovan said. “Our

goalies — all three of them — played out of their mind this weekend.” With two home games coming up this weekend against preseason favorites Princeton and Quinnipiac, Kenneally stressed the importance of the team’s dynamic. “The pace of play will be amped up even further with those two teams,” he said. “So we’ll take it a period at a time on Friday night with Princeton,

and just work hard, and hopefully outwork them.” Donovan echoed her coach’s sentiments. “They’re going to definitely be some tough opponents, but I think the way we’ve been playing, if we keep playing like that, we’ll give them a good run for their money.” Bruno will host Princeton Friday at 6 p.m. and Quinnipiac Saturday at 3 p.m. in Meehan Auditorium.

MEN’S WATER POLO

COURTESY OF BROWN ATHLETICS

Tyler Kirchberg ’18 scored four goals in a 12-11 victory against Loyola Marymount Sunday, including the game winner in overtime to secure an undefeated weekend for Bruno.

No. 10 Bruno extends win streak to 10 games at California tournament Behind many offensive contributors, Bruno wins all four matchups at Santa Clara Bronco Invitational By GEORGE KLEIN STAFF WRITER

The No. 10 men’s water polo team enjoyed a terrific weekend, sweeping the four games it played in the Santa Clara Bronco Invitational. It defeated Santa Clara Friday and Fresno Pacific and San Jose State Saturday before pulling out a 12-11 overtime nail-biter over No. 20 Loyola Marymount early Sunday. “Our defense really stood out,” said Tommy Bush ’18. “It came together and propelled us to the wins this weekend.”

“It was a group effort,” Bush added. “We’re peaking at the right time.” The Bears (16-6, 4-1 NWPC) defeated the host Broncos (8-11, 2-1) Friday night by a score of 13-7. They jumped out to a 7-2 first quarter lead, an advantage they never relinquished. The offense came from a number of different sources, with four players scoring multiple goals. Brown put forth another impressive effort Saturday, winning both games of its doubleheader schedule. Bruno dominated Fresno Pacific (814, 1-5), winning 15-2. The team got

off to a quick start, scoring the game’s first 11 goals. Hudson Rawlings ’20 led with three goals while five other players — Bush, Warren Smith ’17, Austin Hwang ’18, Tyler Kirchberg ’18 and Armen Deirmenjian ’20 — scored twice. The next game was a far closer affair, as Brown defeated the Spartans (7-14, 0-2) by a score of 8-5. San Jose State took an early lead, tallying the first quarter’s only goal, but the Bears responded with two second-quarter scores. The two teams went back and forth in the third quarter, and Brown entered the fourth with a one-goal lead. The Bears were able to pull away with a 3-0 run midway through the

final quarter. Jake Wyatt ’17 was the big scorer in the game, recording five goals. Goalkeeper Luke Weiser ’17 notched an impressive 10 saves. After a long couple of days, the Bears had one last game Sunday against Loyola Marymount. The two teams traded goals in the first quarter, entering the second quarter tied 3-3. Brown appeared to gain control of the game when it outscored LMU 4-1 in the second period, taking a 7-4 lead into halftime. But LMU rallied and took a 10-9 lead late in the fourth quarter, with only a minute and 11 seconds remaining. Brown tied the game in stunning and dramatic fashion only seconds

later with a goal from Kirchberg, sending the game into overtime. LMU took an early lead, but Brown battled back with two goals, one by Luke Irwin ’17 and another from Kirchberg, for the 12-11 win. With their four-game undefeated appearance at the Santa Clara Invitational, the Bears extended their current winning streak to 10 games. The streak dates all the way back to their Oct. 2 win against St. Francis. The Bears look to continue their success this Wednesday against Connecticut College. “We don’t want to lose another game for the rest of the season,” Bush said. “Our goal is to be the number one seed.”