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Remembrance or revelry: Celebrating the Marathon HarvardX online courses include faculty seminars By Adrian Baker, Drew Schwartz & Alicia Winton Daily Free Press Staff
As the 2014 Boston Marathon approaches, the Boston University community is debating whether the alcohol-fueled celebrations typical of the holiday are still appropriate in light of the 2013 Boston Marathon bombings. “The first thing that I heard about Marathon Monday was about the alcohol,” said Corinne Plaisir, a Sargent College of Health & Rehabilitation Sciences sophomore. “It wasn’t even about the race. It was more of a Mardis Gras thing than a marathon.” While some students and faculty said it was important to show resilience by celebrating this year’s marathon as usual, others said the bombings’ impact on BU and Boston demand a sober, respectful observance in honor of those affected by the tragedy. “This year will be a bit more solemn, but I still think that being enthusiastic and cheering for the race is totally appropriate,” said Dr. Tim Naimi, an associate professor in the School of Medicine and School of Public Health. “Making a drunken fool out of yourself is inappropriate.” Naimi, also a physician at Boston Medical Center, conducts extensive research on substance abuse and specializes in binge alcohol consumption. “Not only is it inappropriate given what happened last year, but a lot of people who work in substance abuse for alcohol decry the fact that a very unhealthy and anti-social behavior, which is drinking to get drunk, is conflated with a sporting event that involves competition and
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After the Boston Marathon bombings in 2013, some Boston University students expressed hesitation to partake in Marathon Monday festivities out of respect for those affected by the tragedy.
doing our best and being healthy,” he said. Laura Capicotto, a College of Communication sophomore, said those who normally celebrate on Marathon Monday should continue to do so this year. “By us keeping the tradition alive and doing what we usually do, we are honoring those [affected by the attack] and keeping their memory alive,” she said. “Everyone’s going to be think-
ing about it, whether they are partying or not. You can’t not think of it.” COM freshman Grace Pearson, who said she will attend the marathon this year, said it is disrespectful to drink excessively during the holiday. “Students need to be more aware that this is
Marathon Monday, see page 2
Physics professors applauded for active, tech-savvy teaching By Adrian Baker Daily Free Press Staff
Four Boston University physics professors won an inaugural award Monday for incorporating technology to improve students’ learning experiences and equipping them with skills essential to succeed as 21st-century scholars and professionals. The Office of the Provost, in coordination with the Center for Excellence & Innovation in Teaching, selected College of Arts & Sciences physics professor Bennett Goldberg, assistant professor Pankaj Mehta, master lecturer Andrew Duffy and lecturer Manher Jariwala to receive the Gerald and Deanne Gitner Family Award for Innovation in Teaching with Technology and a $10,000 prize. “We were enormously impressed by the caliber and depth of the Physics team’s innovation and with its potential as a model for other educators,” said Provost Jean Mor-
rison in a Wednesday email sent to the entire university. CEIT Director and School of Management professor Janelle Heineke commended the Gitner Award recipients for their multifaceted approach to creating an active learning environment for BU students. “Passive lecturing can work but it also involves sort of an inefficient way of transferring facts from one head into another person’s head,” she said. “This way the classroom is essentially flipped.” Heineke said it was important to recognize BU faculty members who are incorporating technology to enhance students’ education. “Technology is increasingly an important part of how we live, and certainly we can bring a lot of technology into the way we teach to improve the teaching and the experience for the students,” she said. Mehta said the physics team’s goal was
to implement an “inverted learning” teaching method in the BU Physics Studio Classroom, in which students prepare for class ahead of time with online materials to minimize time spent lecturing in class. The learning style features round tables in which small groups discuss and work on problems using computer simulations, he said. “Students are much more enthusiastic and prefer this model much more to lecture where it’s passive, and certainly there’s a lot of educational research showing this is a more effective way of teaching,” Mehta said. “If you think about how scientists learn or how any researcher learns, you learn by doing. You don’t learn by listening.” Duffy said technology benefits a class when it supports an active learning environment.
Technology, see page 2
Seeking to expand educational opportunities to Boston residents, the Harvard Allston Education Portal announced Monday plans to enhance an online coursework program with in-person faculty lectures and discussions. Through the Ed Portal, which opened in June 2008, Harvard University has partnered with the Allston-Brighton community to increase access to educational resources for all residents of the neighborhood. The group has forged in-person interactive learning with the non-profit online course initiative HarvardX, founded by Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “It’s continuing our engagement with the Allston community,” said Mary-Helen Black, executive director of the Ed Portal. “[It] is a bidirectional engagement bringing the Allston community into Harvard [and] bringing Harvard into Allston. We like to think of it as a way to help prepare individuals for the knowledge economy.” Registered members of Ed Portal can gain access to special events, such as mentoring programs and ticket offerings. As of March 31, 2,100 residents — or 750 households — have registered as members of the Ed Portal, a Harvard spokeswoman said. Black said the mix of online courses with traditional lectures is a good transition for individuals who are not as technologically versed but are still interested in furthering their education. “We want to help and support people get on the ramp with technology, [such as] having the opportunity to meet with teaching assistants, kind of like office hours for courses, [and] provide support in terms of how to access [their online classes],” she said. Peter Bol, vice provost for advances in learning at Harvard, said was one of the first lecturers under the new initiative, and he said the experience was rewarding. “My [lecture] was about a course called ChinaX, which is the history of China and its civilization,” he said. “[Afterward], we had half an hour of questions back and forth and people came up to say help and we chatted.”
HarvardX, see page 4
City Council wrestles with risks of deadly pathogen research in BU laboratories By Jaime Bennis Daily Free Press Staff
More than 300 Boston University officials and Boston residents attended a hearing at City Hall Wednesday to debate an ordinance that would ban BU from conducting research on deadly pathogens in its National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratories. City Councilor Charles Yancey’s proposed ordinance would prohibit research on Biosafety Level 4 agents in Boston, which look at dangerous and potentially fatal diseases and viruses. Proponents of the biolab point to the importance of Level 4 research and the safety measures in place that ensure the diseases would not be transmitted outside of the NEIDL. “This vital research can be done safely and securely in Boston,” said BU’s Associate Provost for Research Gloria Waters. “Beyond making important scientific contributions, the NEIDL will also spring the local economy. The facility is expected to bring in $45 million in federal funding. It sends a clear message that Boston is open for business, scientif-
ic advancements and life-changing research.” In the proposed ordinance, Yancey claims that deadly biological agents researched at the NEIDL could be released to the public accidentally or stolen and “weaponized.” “My concern is that the research that will be taking place in this facility can cause very serious risks to the health and safety of the people of Boston,” Yancey said at the hearing. City Councilor Tito Jackson echoed Yancey’s fears, and said he does not want to put first-responders at risk in the event of an accident at the NEIDL. “It would be reckless and irresponsible to invite a Level 4 lab into the city of Boston,” he said. “The research would take place on pathogens for which we have no known cure. Just one human mistake can be catastrophic for the rest of society.” Jackson urged City Councilors to do what they believed was best for the residents of Boston.
Biolab, see page 2
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City Councilors Charles Yancey, Michael Flaherty and Tito Jackson spoke at a public hearing at Boston City Hall Wednesday regarding an ordinance sponsored that would prohibit biosafety level 4 research, the primary research done at Boston University’s biolab.
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“There are many ways that technology adds value to teaching and learning, ranging from providing feedback to instructors, just before class and during class, about what students are getting
students, and between students and course staff,” he said. Mehta said the team was excited for the future of the learning technique they are developing. “We think it’s a great way to
become,” he said. “One of the main things we’re excited about is that maybe this will spur other people to look into this kind of studio teaching and make an effort to implement it.”
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“This is not a question of whether or not we are for or against science,” he said. “This is a social justice question. This is a question of what should happen in the Roxbury community.” BU Senior Vice President for External Affairs Stephen Burgay said banning study on Level 4 agents would harm Boston’s current reputation as a center of cutting-edge disease research. “Prohibiting Level 4 research from happening sends a message to the Boston community that Boston is taking itself out of the business of really being quite aggressive in pioneering new cures and research,” he said. “People are going to start to look to take their research elsewhere, and the region will take an economic hit if we stop doing this research that can be conducted safely.” Burgay emphasized the potential of further research at the NEIDL to find new treatments for infectious diseases.
“There are a number of diseases for which there are no cures today,” he said. “These diseases pop up every 12 to 18 months and any one of them has potential to turn into the next pandemic, and it is important to find ways to diagnose, treat and cure them.” City Councilor Matt O’Malley said after touring the NEIDL, he was impressed with the safety precautions that were in place. Despite touring the facilities, City Councilor Michelle Wu said she fears the NEIDL may be harmful to residents of surrounding areas. “I worry about the density, as the biolab is located right in the center of the city,” she said. Ronald Corley, chair of the microbiology department at the BU Medical Center, said many people have misconceptions about the NEIDL. “The NEIDL is not going to produce biological weapons,” he said. “The NEIDL is not going to work with small pox — that is illegal.”
Admin. sends out emails to students on Marathon safety MaraTHon Monday: From Page 1
an event that is supposed to be raising money for cancer patients and for lost loved ones, especially those who were lost last year,” she said. “In light of that, it’s especially important to not be outwardly drunk.” BU Police Chief Thomas Robbins and Dean of Students Kenneth Elmore sent emails to the BU community on Monday and April 10, respectively, reminding students of the Marathon bombings and encouraging them to celebrate responsibly this year. “Because of the tragic events at last year’s race, security at the marathon will be significantly increased,” Robbins said in the email. “As a spectator, you should expect to see a significant presence of uniformed and plain clothes police officers along the entire marathon route … Alcohol ordinances and drug laws will be strictly enforced by the police along the course.” Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residence Life David Zamojski also reminded students in
a campus-wide email Wednesday that the Marathon route runs through BU’s campus. He encouraged students to celebrate safely, emphasizing the risk of admitting non-residents to BU buildings and failing to lock entrances to their dorms. BU Community Health Sciences professor William DeJong, who published a paper in February defending the legal drinking age of 21, suggested students should observe Marathon Monday just as they would any other holiday. “It is especially important that they do so in a manner that honors the runners and also the victims of last year’s bombing,” he said. “… Excessive drinking is dangerous. That’s the reality. And that’s true every day of the year.” College of Arts & Sciences senior Alice Crowe said she had no definitive plans for the marathon this year. “Personally, I would feel a little bit disrespectful being very drunk,” she said. “At the same time, sometimes the reaction against tragedy should not be to change the way you behave.”
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No regrets
I’ve never been one to say that I live with no regrets. Some people say this proudly, as if it’s an achievement that they are so far in denial about the accomplishments they could have made, but did not. There is room for editing in all aspects of life. I would give a lot for access to a time machine. The $31 in my checking account, the half SYDNEY L. SHEA bottle of Stoli in my freezer or even what little real rubies I own. Clearly I don’t have much to offer for a time-machine dowry, but nonetheless I’m sure an IOU is acceptable. While the more minor mistakes aren’t necessarily regrets — intoxicated confessions or latenight cookies — there are other times in my life, especially during college, that I’m kicking myself in the ass for not giving my complete energy. I do wish I had locked myself in the library for hours on end practicing ancient languages or polished my writing even more. If I had gone to the gym religiously and avoided carbs, I’d even have my wonderful body back and finally feel like myself again. Yes, a time machine back to June of 2010 seems like a fantastic idea. Can I buy one on Amazon? It’s difficult to be mindful of things we take for granted, things that we might regret in the future if they are not fulfilled now. I always try to be kind, or at least courteous, to everyone, and to not get into petty, yet destructive arguments with friends and family members. But sometimes I think if I had tried much harder and lived without distractions (aren’t friends the worst?), maybe I could have been a Rhodes Scholar and not just a mediocre columnist whom nobody reads. If I went back to London, in retrospect I would have explored, drank and learned exponentially more than I did last summer (which was a lot!), but if I were transported back, I’d probably fall into my same habits. So there are many, many regrets. And it’s a weak excuse to always use the adage that everything happens for a reason, or that God has a greater plan. That’s just justification for past laziness and failure to take initiative. But when disappointments become less disappointing, your goals are truly crushed. Once you become indifferent to any kind of goal means that something is fading inside of you. At the risk of sounding like a book from a self-help section from Barnes & Noble, I’ll move on. If anyone in the Engineering department wants to help me make this time machine, I’d be happy to offer as much insight as possible with relation to classical scholarship. So basically nothing. But I’ll buy you a beer at Cornwall’s or something. Until then, I’ll just work on getting more assets. Sydney L. Shea is a senior in the College of Arts and Sciences. She can be reached at slshea@bu.edu.
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Mayor Walsh celebrates 101 days in office Boston officials crack down on bandit runners By Mina Corpuz Daily Free Press Staff
Since Boston Mayor Martin Walsh’s 100th day in office fell on the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, he chose to instead celebrate the mayoral milestone on the 101st day, by hosting a press conference in East Boston Wednesday to talk about his plans for the future. About 100 city officials, members of the press and residents attended the ceremony, which took place at the Paris Street Community Center gymnasium. At the podium, Walsh praised his administration’s hard work and emphasized working together to achieve future goals. “I said in my inauguration that I will listen, I will learn and I will lead,” he said. “Those are more than just words. We have built an administration that is open to all voices. It is an administration that is smart, well informed and transparent. That’s the only way to make a lasting change in our city.” Walsh said the strength of his administration comes from the collaboration of old and new city
By Regine Sarah Capungan Daily Free Press Staff
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Boston Mayor Martin Walsh talked with Boston resident Pamela Siena at a ceremony Wednesday at the Parish Street Community Center during which he reflected upon his first 101 days in office.
workers, combining their experiences to work toward a common goal. “There’s no reason to change somebody or move somebody [from the Menino administration] for whatever reason the people think we should,” he said. “It’s about moving forward, taking the experience of somebody and
asking that experience to stay in City Hall. Change is okay, but I want to build on the strength of this city.” Prioritizing diversity within the command staff in the city, Walsh said he has worked closely with Boston Police Commissioner William Evans to create a diverse
101 Days, see page 4
Report suggests cannabis use can harm brain By Stephanie Pagones Daily Free Press Staff
Recreational cannabis use can have damaging effects for young adults, according to a “Journal of Neuroscience” report released Wednesday by researchers from Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts General Hospital and Northwestern University. The study’s nine researchers, Dr. Jodi Gilman, Dr. John Kuster, Dr. Sang Lee, Myung Joo Lee, Byoung Woo Kim, Dr. Nikos Makris, Dr. Andre van der Kouwe, Dr. Anne Blood and Dr. Hans Breiter conducted tests on animals and adults between the ages of 18 and 25, including several Boston University students. They found cannabis use can cause damage to the brain and impair cognitive ability, according to the report. “It is … the most widely used illicit drug on college campuses,” the report stated. “Moreover, its use is increasing among adolescents and young adults, partially due to society’s changing beliefs about cannabis use and its legal
status.” Researchers tested recreational users, those who smoke cannabis as little as once a week, for over two years, and compared their MRI scans to those of non-users. A number of users did not report negative effects from using cannabis, but the researchers said there were differences found in brain activity, Blood said. “These brain structures showed abnormalities in the structural measures or differences between people who used marijuana and those who did not,” she said. “Work is needed to understand the implications of that, but these regions affect motivation and being able to determine what is rewarding.” The experiment’s results were concerning, Blood said, due to the false perceptions held by people, especially young adults, about the illicit drug. “What is worrisome is that people are using marijuana without knowing a lot about what it might be doing to their brains,”
she said. “We want to raise the issue that the conclusion that marijuana is safe is not based on any medical research. It is just general perception.” Paul Armentano, deputy director of The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, said studies conducted have shown that cannabis use has nominal long-term or adverse effects on cognitive thinking, but he said their organization supports the legalization of cannabis. “Those of us who advocate for a change in cannabis laws do not argue that the use of cannabis is not without potential risks,” he said. “However, it is apparent that these associated potential risks are not so great as to warrant the continued arrest of some 700,000 Americans annually … nor do they justify its present status as a schedule I controlled substance – a classification that equates the purported dangers of pot to be equal to those of heroin.” SEE FULL STORY ONLINE
In an effort to ensure safety and security at the Boston Marathon on Monday, the Boston Athletic Association will be reinforcing the rule forbidding unregistered runners, known as bandit runners, from participating in this year’s race. Boston Marathon bandit runners have avoided the rules for decades. However, after the 2013 Marathon bombings, officials have increased security measures, which include banning bandit runners, prohibiting backpacks and adding security checkpoints, according to a BAA spokesperson. “We are aware that many people want to participate in some way in this year’s Boston Marathon as a display of support, but we ask that those who are not official participants to refrain from entering the course for the safety of the runners and themselves,” BAA marathon policy stated on its website. Jill Geer, chief public affairs officer for the USA Track and Field Association, said in a Wednesday email that she encourages people to run in the marathon by paying their fees and contributing to the costs of the event. “USATF encourages the passion Americans have developed for road racing,” she said. “Bandit running, however, could be likened to jumping a turnstyle or sneaking into a ballgame or a movie theater. Entry fees from runners help cover logistical costs from road closures to police assistance, on-course hydration stations and race planning, as well as ‘goodies’ such as post-race food, t-shirts and other benefits.” Bandit running groups, such as the Boston College Campus School Volunteers and the Red Snakes from the Kaji Aso Studio, run the marathon to raise funds and show support for individual causes or, as is the case for the Red Snakes, they run as bandits out of tradition. Kate Finnegan, the administrator for the Kaji Aso Studio, has been running the Boston Marathon for over 30 years. Although Finnegan said she is upset that the
Bandit, see page 4
Panel discusses resources for pregnant, parenting students By Ben Gagne-Maynard Daily Free Press Staff
Looking to provide resources and support for pregnant and parenting students, Boston University Students for Life hosted a Pregnancy Resource Forum Wednesday. BU employees from campus resource centers, such as Student Health Services and Family Resources, sat on the panel, which also featured representatives from the Boston Center for Pregnancy Choices and Feminists for Life. “I was a junior in college when I became pregnant,” said Sally Winn, vice president of FFL, who moderated the eight-person panel. “I didn’t have any place to live. There was no housing for undergraduates. Through my family, I was able to raise a family and finish my education at the same time, but if you look at the statistics that doesn’t happen very often.” Winn said those who sat on the panel did not aim to debate abor-
tion or other hot-button pregnancy issues, but rather foster discussion about resources and support systems available to undergraduate, graduate and post-graduate students at BU. “What we’re trying to do here is to work with the administration to change the policies on this campus so that there are more resources available for pregnant and parenting students,” she said. The forum focused on challenges pregnant students face while trying to finish their education, such as housing accommodations, day care services and financial, academic, health and emotional support. Louis Vitti, a freshman in the School of Management and treasurer of BU Students for Life, said the forum was part of a greater effort to provide current pregnant or parenting students at BU with the knowledge and resources they need. “At such a large university, it’s inevitable that we will have a large
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Former student mother and current vice president of Feminists for Life of America, Sally Winn (right), moderated Boston University’s 2nd Annual Pregnancy Forum Wednesday, which included a BU undergraduate parent, pro-life and pro-choice student leaders, as well as Student Health Services and Family Resources.
number of undergraduate students become pregnant while they’re here on campus,” he said. “This event is a chance to bring to light all the amazing resources here on cam-
pus that we already have for them, but also to bring to light things that need to be improved.” SEE FULL STORY ONLINE
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Ed Portal to promote accessibility in Allston area Walsh to encourage support HarvardX: From Page 1
Bol said Harvard strives to cultivate its relationship with the Allston-Brighton community by making education available to anyone interested. “Harvard is committed to having a useful warm protective relationship with community in Allston,” he said. “This engage-
Emma Hamilton, 22, of Brighton, said the interaction between Harvard and Allston-Brighton will help bridge the gap between the academic and working classes. “A lot of people think of Boston as a college town, but it’s a big metropolitan area,” she said. “These are people who don’t always have access to education like Harvard.”
ment is part of something we have to do and in this case, online courses are one of the important ways to make education and learning available to a broader public.” Several residents said the addition of lectures to the already standing HarvardX curriculum will create a stronger relationship between the students and native residents of Boston.
for new businesses in Boston 101 days: From Page 3
team to work in the Boston Police Department and connect with the community. “Chief William Gross is the first person of color to ever be the chief in the city of Boston,” he said. “As they’re out in neighborhoods talking about violence, we have people who grew up in the neighborhoods and look like the people in the neighborhoods. It’s very important for us to send a strong message.” Walsh also prided the City of Boston for the strength of its security, especially in the months after the Marathon bombings. He promised a continued dedication to the safety of the city’s residents, working together with all city officials to make this possible. Recognizing the importance of arts and culture in the city, Walsh said he plans to appoint someone to head the cabinet position devoted to its advancement. “We elevated it to a cabinetlevel position and we’re currently in the process of picking that person,” he said.
The expansion of businesses, on a regional, national and global scale, was a focal point in Walsh’s speech. He said his administration has focused on bringing new businesses to Boston and creating an environment in which they can thrive. “We’ve also been able to make a strong bridge to tell the nation that Boston is open for business, and we’re doing things a little differently,” he said. “We’re going to take the businesses in Boston, help them grow and make sure they have a conduit to City Hall.” Several attendees said they appreciate the work Walsh has done in his first 101 days in office and look forward to seeing what he will accomplish in the future. Pamela Sienna, 59, of East Boston, said she was happy to see Walsh interacting with constituents in a variety of neighborhoods, including her own. “I was particularly interested [in the conference] because he’s here in East Boston,” she said. “Often even on the maps of the city, East Boston is cut off, so it’s nice that he came to our location.”
Residents still expect to see bandit runners in Marathon BandiT: From Page 3
Red Snakes will not be allowed to enter the marathon, she said she understands the reasoning behind the ban. “I got stopped at mile 21 last year,” she said. “Most of the past six years I’ve been walking it, but still, it’s such an important part of my life, so it was a bit hard to let that go.” The Red Snakes, a group of art teachers and students from the studio, have run in the marathon for four decades, Finnegan said. Running behind the registered marathon runners, the group would pass out hand-stenciled certificates to runners who were still running after the finish line had been dismantled. “It’s a sad time because something really has changed, and part
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of the long history of the marathon has always been the sense of every person, the connectedness … the sense of appreciation of life,” she said. “But I do understand the difficulty that the BAA is facing with their concerns, and I do want to respect that.” Despite the stigma of the running community against bandits, Finnegan said in the 38 marathons the group had participated in, the runners and volunteers have always treated the group with respect during the race. “We’re not trying to interrupt the runners who are running for the time,” she said. “I’ve always been polite to all the runners, and all the runners have always been polite to me. There’s a real feeling of being together among all the runners.”
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Marlon Wayans on frighteningly funny A Haunted House 2
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think a lot of funny people are really tormented souls. I’m not. I’m just crazy,” admitted Marlon Wayans in a loud, boisterous voice at a roundtable discussion at the RitzCarlton Hotel on Monday morning. The youngest and arguably most successful sibling of the comedic Wayans family franchise is currently on a multi-city press tour to promote A Haunted House 2, opening in theaters Friday. The low-budget independent sequel is expected to fare better than the original, which was second in the box office on its opening weekend and grossed about $60 million worldwide — all with a budget of $2.5 million. Wayans, who was not planning on making a sequel, was approached the Tuesday following opening weekend of A Haunted House to create A Haunted House 2. Aside from Wayans, A Haunted House 2 boasts a monster cast, including Jaime Pressly, Gabriel Iglesias, Affion Crockett, Cedric the Entertainer and Missi Pyle. Shot in the found-footage style in only 25 days, the film was inspired by horror movies The Conjuring, Insidious and The Devil Inside,
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among others, Wayans said. A brief question and answer session immediately following a screening of the film on Sunday night allowed the audience to give their feedback and pick Wayans’ brain. (Chicken wrestling and a sexual affair with a stalker doll seen in the film proved to be quite the topics of conversation.) Wayans confessed that the majority, if not all, of the funniest scenes in the movie were completely improvised. “Scripts are blueprints. The rest of it comes during filming,” he explained. “If it’s funny, I’m keeping it.” He also noted the difference in sense of humor between generations: “I want to make movies that make people young,” he said. According to Wayans, who also cowrote both Haunted House films, the desensitization of today’s youth makes vulgar and otherwise seemingly inappropriate content funny. “That’s how you know it’s going to be a hit — when my mom walks out of the theater,” he laughed. Wayans silly personality and over the top sense of humor was
apparent as he poked fun at the audience and cracked jokes while he answered questions. Yet this was only a glimpse of his persona; a more serious side of Marlon was revealed the next morning at a student-populated roundtable. Sporting jeans, a long sleeve button-up, a skinny tie, a cardigan and a clean-shaven face, the 6-foot-0 actor greeted each student reporter with a handshake or hug, saying, “Look at the little babies” in awe. At 41 years old, Wayans has established himself as not only a writer and actor, but as a producer, comedian, model and director as well. “I knew that if I wanted a career in Hollywood, and one that would sustain and one that had consistency over the years, I’d have to be more than an actor,” he said. “I’d have to be a writer, and the only way to be a star was to write myself into stardom.” In this respect, being the youngest of his family benefited him in the long run: “Being that little brother I always learned to write,” he said, adding that he and his brother Shawn used to read his older brother’s scripts when they
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Marlon Wayans said he doesn’t hesitate to use vulgar or inappropriate humor in his films, such as in A Haunted House 2 pictured above, to appeal to the desensitized youth crowd. “That’s how you know it’s going to be a hit — when my mom walks out of the theater,” he said.
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Marlon Wayans says his upcoming A Haunted House 2 is not a parody, but instead a genre of its own: “horror comedy.”
were kids. But although Wayans seems to be a jack-of-all-trades, he admits that acting is his true passion. “I write and develop movies just so I can act,” he confessed. “I’ve had massive dreams, and little by little I try and fulfill each one. I want to brand comedy. I want to make a Disney for comedy.” This isn’t as formulaic as it may sound: “Laughter is a hard emotion to evoke,” Wayans said. “You don’t know what people find funny. Comedy is subjective. I love the challenge.” Although many people writeoff a lot of Wayans’ work — especially his Haunted House movies — as parodies, he argues that they are, instead, in a genre of their own. “The intent of the movie is not to make fun of those other movies. People call it a parody because it looks like a parody, not understanding really what a parody is,” he said. “It’s an original movie; it’s a horror comedy.” Race is another topic Wayans, who feels strongly about integrat-
ing actors of all backgrounds, touched on. “Comedy has no color,” he said. “Everybody should be represented, especially in comedy.” The actor admitted to drawing inspiration from comedic trio James Franco, Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill: “I see those guys and I think about how cool it would be to have something like that. My dream cast would consist of Dave Chappelle, Kevin Hart, Chris Rock, Kat Williams, Mike Epps, Cedric [the Entertainer] and my brother Shawn. It’d be an urban ghetto spectacular that transcends color.” Wayans has enjoyed a tremendous amount of success throughout the past few decades and it does not seem to be coming to a halt any time soon. What’s next? More comedy, more laughs and possibly more work with Channing Tatum. “I could do this for the rest of my career,” he said. “I don’t need a high. The high for me is the audience. The high for me is the laugh. It’s the best drug in the world. I don’t need to chase it.”
Ryles Jazz Club serves up classic food, tunes at weekly Sunday brunch
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ooking for a way to spend a Sunday afternoon? How about listening to some contemporary jazz music? And, while you’re at it, grabbing some great and hearty classic American continental dishes? If this is what you’re searching for, Ryles Jazz Club is the place. Owned and operated by the Mitchell/Wheeler family, who are fifth-generation restaurateurs, Ryles Jazz Club is located in the heart of Cambridge. Even from the outside, the restaurant looks the part of a jazz club. Located on Hampshire Street, it is in an old-school building — like it’s been well used, well loved, and
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has had many lively lives inside to dine and listen to wonderful jazz. And during my visit, that’s exactly the aura that the place gave off — lively, even at 11 a.m. on a Sunday. Once inside, it is like being transported into another era. The interior is a dark wooded space with dim lighting and utilitarian chairs and tables. There was nothing too glitzy or over-the-top. Only the right kind of furniture to get the job done. But the main feature is one that isn’t as outwardly visible as wood paneling or antiquated light fixtures: it is the music that creates a cool energy in the room without
drowning out the ability for casual table conversations and invites a diverse range of patrons. The crowd was a mix of all ages, from babies to grandparents. The menu is filled with your classic breakfast options, such as pancakes, waffles, cinnamon rolls and eggs. These standard staples are all reasonably priced at about $10. Then there were the more adventurous options on the menu, such as pumpkin pancakes and inventive omelet combinations. Choosing is difficult. My table definitely went the adventurous route and ordered things we could barely pronounce, such as eggs Co-
penhagen. A bit like eggs Benedict, the eggs Copenhagen was beautifully presented but ramped up with smoked salmon, onions and home fries on the side. After powering through our meal, we were ready to enjoy the music. Ryles Jazz Club does not play your typical restaurant ambiance soundtrack. The enthusiastic quartet engaged the audience by playing classic songs such as “It’s Only a Paper Moon,” and also more contemporary numbers such as Pharrell Williams’s “Happy.” Audience involvement was also a huge part of the experience. There was a big chorus of “Happy Birthday” to an
unexpecting man, as well as audience requests from the band. And if the jazz quartet did not know how to play the specific request, they did their best to improvise. It is extremely hard to be a bystander at Ryles Jazz Club. Instead, you are part of the event. No matter if the day is cold, warm, sunny or cloudy, at Ryles, it will feel very bright. Ryles Jazz Club is located at 212 Hampshire St., in Cambridge. Jazz Brunch is served every Sunday. Reservations can be made through the club’s website at rylesjazz.com.
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Reassigning for a purpose
If a teenage girl wanted a nose job or a moderately overweight man sought liposuction, chances are their healthcare providers would tell them they’re on their own. However, a new proposal suggests that gender reassignment surgery, which like cosmetic surgery, is often regarded as a personal choice, is medically urgent enough to be covered by health insurance. Boston City Councilors Michelle Wu and Ayanna Pressley, with support from Mayor Martin Walsh, filed a proposal Monday stipulating that transgender city employees should be provided access to gender reassignment surgery under their healthcare coverage. In order to ensure all city workers receive this form of care, the ordinance maintains that the city would be banned from contracting with healthcare companies who refused to provide such benefits. In a Monday press release, Wu said this healthcare provision would ensure a more productive city. “The City of Boston should set the standard as being an inclusive workplace to attract the most talented and committed employees,” she said. “The goal of this ordinance is to ensure comprehensive healthcare coverage for all municipal employees, regardless of gender identity or expression. It’s the best economic policy and the right thing to do.” The plan would include the surgery itself, hormone therapy and mental health services throughout the reassignment process in order to provide aid to city workers suffering from Gender Dysphoria, a mental health disorder that classifies people whose physical gender conflicts with their mental one. The cost of this addition to the city healthcare plan has not yet been disclosed, but evidence from other cities with these services, such as Portland, Ore., and San Francisco, suggests it would be minimal. However, the fact that the city is encouraging health coverage for what many people regard as an extreme form of plastic surgery calls into question the true medical necessity of these operations. Although transgender individuals might not be in grave physical danger from the ailments of Gender Dysphoria, the mental implications of this disorder are no joke. The National Library of Medicine cites depression, anxiety and the threat of suicide as associated complications. Some people cannot leave their house if they feel fat that day, so one can imagine how difficult daily life must be if someone feels like
a man in a woman’s body or vice versa. Still, if this is something the city councilors want the community to be on board with, they need to be more open about where the money is coming from — and how much of it. Yes, Boston is a fairly liberal city with a resident majority that probably is not opposed to gender reassignment surgery, but it is plausible that some people may be opposed to funding an operation that seems more like a personal choice than a medical need. After all, the money might be coming from their taxes. Private employers in and around Boston have already added gender reassignment provisions to their healthcare plans, including Emerson University, Tufts University and Boston University. When BU began offering gender reassignment surgery in its employee health insurance back in November, faculty in the Women’s Gender & Sexuality Studies program applauded the decision as a push to maximize the productivity and happiness of all employees. “It is incredibly forward-thinking and smart for insurance to cover gender-affirmation surgery,” said Elizabeth Boskey, a lecturer in the WGS program, in a November interview with The Daily Free Press. “People who are able to affirm their gender as they choose, whether that’s medically or not, are happier and mentally healthier and are also more productive employees.” Even with healthcare providing the cost, undergoing gender-reassignment surgery is a long and arduous process that can take years to be fully successful. And it’s not as if everyone who is transgender decides to undergo these operations. In five years of providing healthcare coverage to its city workers, San Francisco saw about 7 gender reassignment surgery requests from its city workers. Someone willing to undergo the emotional and physical implications of this transition must really be willing to fight for it. With so few people taking advantage of the provision, it is likely only the most serious and affected transsexuals would apply for the operation. There’s no denying that a city filled with satisfied workers results in a more productive community. All human beings deserve to be happy in their own skin, and if the small margin of city employees who could benefit from gender-reassignment surgery — and at a supposedly slim cost — would make a better Boston, then all residents would reap the rewards.
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Life in the left lane
Don’t tax me, bro SARA Ryan This year has been full of firsts for me. It’s my first year away from home, my first job, my first roommate. It was the first time I had to buy my own textbooks and the first (and second and third) time I ever skipped a class. It was also the first time I watched the government take chunks of my paycheck every week and had absolutely no say in the matter. I am only grateful for my status as a poor college student, because if I happened to make over $400,000 a year, man, would I be screwed. This government asks too much of our wealthiest citizens. We need to reform this broken tax system. For some numerical perspective, let’s take a look at the income tax system in America. The basic (non-U.S.) system would use flat tax rates to assess taxes. Bill Gates and I would pay the same percentage of our incomes, despite the vast difference in overall earnings. Conversely, the U.S. system is a progressive tax, meaning that I paid a smaller percentage (10 percent) of my income in taxes this year, compared to someone such as Bill Gates, who paid about 40 percent. See how unfair this system is? Obviously Bill Gates possesses some skill set that I do not. Otherwise the market wouldn’t reward him with such a high salary. It seems like our government is punishing people for being smart, driven and financially successful by forcing them to pay large percentages of their income to fund Medicare, Social Security and a host of other bureaucratic programs. How can the government possibly expect successful, healthy people to assist the homeless, elderly and sick? Capitalism does not reward philanthropy. A CNBC article from Tuesday noted that the top 10 percent of earners will account for 55 percent of federal tax revenue for 2013 taxes. Surprisingly, a study published April 10 on CNBC’s website found that some of them won’t mind paying those higher rates. Forty percent of those making more than $30 million a year said they should actually be paying more money in taxes than they are currently. What on earth could they be thinking? If they pay more in taxes, they won’t be able to build that solid-gold swimming pool. Darling Blair’s Sweet Sixteen party might only be a two-week cruise around the Caribbean. How will they afford the mortgage on the second Hampton house when they’re paying massive tax bills? Where would all this extra federal income be going anyway? It’s not like we
need an overhaul in our educational system. There aren’t dozens of public elementary and high schools closing around the country because the districts cannot afford teachers and textbooks. If there were a poverty crisis in this country, then the government would be justified in asking for this kind of cash. If 22 percent of American children live in poverty, I think the government could put this money to good use, ensuring these kids have a chance to break the poverty cycle. Thank goodness a college education is completely affordable. I am so grateful that our capitalist system has continued to keep tuition rates low so everyone has the opportunity to pursue higher education. What if college kids and their parents were paying something crazy like $43,970 for two semesters of education, with consistent increases every year? Think of the thousands of dollars in loans they’d have to pay back for the rest of their lives. If that was an issue, then maybe asking for more money from the wealthy might be understandable. Giving college students more grants so they graduate with less debt seems like a pretty good idea. While I’m talking about all the things I’m grateful for, I’d like to say thanks to capitalism for providing my loved ones and me affordable healthcare. Gosh, can you imagine what it would be like to not be able to go to a doctor or afford insurance premiums? If I get injured anytime soon, I’m so grateful I can rush right over to the emergency room and get medical attention. I suppose that if 50 million Americans were uninsured, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to funnel some taxpayer money into affordable healthcare without complaint. I am so grateful to live in a country that rewards the wealthy, but we need to stop putting such a burden on them. They have worked hard to earn the hundreds of thousands and even millions of dollars in their investment portfolios. Who are we to take that away from them? It’s time to realize that our government should be doing less, not more. It should not be providing handouts and health insurance right now. We’re not in a crisis of income inequality. What do you think the government is here for? Helping people? Sara Ryan is a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences studying political science and math. She can be reached at sryan15@ bu.edu.
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the NCAA? One could make the argument that publically admitting your homosexuality while playing collegiately is a more difficult challenge than playing professionally. No union. No protection. No paycheck. Gordon’s announcement is a milestone in an institution that struggles with change. It is a choice that will ultimately pave the way for more young athletes to feel comfortable pursuing college athletics without worrying about their sexual orientation. Gordon’s decision to publically admit his homosexuality gives us the chance to look at the state of “gay athletes in America.” Currently, there is just one active professional athlete between the four major sports who has publically said he or she is
gay. If drafted, Michael Sam will become the second active openly gay professional sports player in North America. With Gordon’s announcement last week, we now have a total of three. Just three athletes between Division I and professional sports across the country that have publically admitted they are gay. That is it. According to the William Institute review conducted in April 2011, approximately 3.8 percent of American adults identify themselves as members of the LGBT community. That equates to about 10 million people who identify themselves as gay, bisexual or transgender. Without even including kids in the survey, the numbers speak for themselves: the LGBT population is growing steadily. There are gay politicians and gay celebrities,
but only three gay athletes. The decision is not easy, and certainly faces its fair share of scrutiny. But when looking at the state of athletics in this country, there is a desperate need for change. Society is progressively moving towards the acceptance of the LGBT community, but there are still many barriers to break, especially in sports. In February, lobbyist Jack Burkman said he was preparing legislation that would ban gay players from the NFL. “We are losing our decency as a nation,” Burkman said in a statement. “Imagine your son being forced to shower with a gay man. That’s a horrifying prospect for every mom in the country. What in the world has this nation come to?” Burkman’s absurd bill is a scary
reminder of what many people still think of homosexuality in this country. There is no doubt in my mind that at some point in my life I have played against or alongside someone who is gay. It did not matter to me then, and it does not matter to me now. If they are good enough to play, then what difference does it make who they go home to at night? I judge people on the content of their character, not their sexual orientation. For all the athletes out there who are struggling to decide if they should tell their parents, teammates, or the world who they really are, think about the great leaders before you who were once afraid to stand out in the crowd. They stood on the shoulders of giants, and now you can too.
Russell, Akers rehab injuries, give BU softball needed pitching-depth Softball: From Page 8
of these conference games. “It holds a lot of value,” she said. “The conference is what we’re trying to win, and getting seeded for the conference tournament takes us to the NCAA Tournament. Conference games are definitely important and the games during the week are just as important. We need those to gain our confidence and take us into the weekend.” Gleason said that playing aggressive defense would lead to success against the Raiders. “We did a lot of defense, especially today,” she said. “We focused on communicating and attacking the ball. I don’t think we did that a lot this weekend, so just working on communicating and being aggressive. We played a little timid on defense and that timidity held over to offense. We need to take that aggressiveness into the offensive part of the game.” Sophomore pitcher Melanie Russell and freshman pitcher Makinna Akers both made their return to the mounds this past week after being sidelined by injury. Since returning from her injury, Russell has pitched 3.1 innings, allowing two runs and striking out six hitters. Akers has hurled eight innings, allowing five earned runs while striking out two batters and walking two.
Sophomore pitcher Lauren Hynes has paced the BU rotation all season long, tossing 13 complete games. Although her 13–13 record indicates average quality, the San Diego native has provided a workhorse mentality, which persisted through the injuries to Russell and Akers. Hynes has allowed just nine homeruns in 31 appearances this season, while maintaining a solid 3.81 earned-run average. Gleason said she was happy to regain flexibility in the rotation after throwing Hynes for thirteen straight games. “It was great to get them back out on the mound and get them some innings,” she said. “Makinna hadn’t been out there in two weeks and Mel since spring break, so just getting them in the game, getting them some innings and getting them comfortable on the mound. “They are each different pitchers, just approaching the games differently.” Despite Colgate’s weak record, Gleason believes past wins and losses are irrelevant once the first pitch is thrown. “The game doesn’t care about what the records are or if we’ve got a win streak or who’s last in the conference or who’s first in the conference,” she said. “We just approach every game as the game. We play the game. We don’t underestimate anybody. “We’ll be ready and prepared this weekend against Colgate.”
2nd half turnovers cost BU at Cambridge Women’s Lacrosse: From Page 8
attack Jenna Boarman to make it a one-goal game with 10:51 left in the half. Freshman Marisa Romeo broke the Terriers run with a scorching shot off the free-position opportunity. Not to be outdone, Collins fired back to make the score 5–4 with 5:44 to go in the opening frame. However, it was Harvard who got the last point of the period, when Capone took a rip off the assist from Todd, giving the Crimson a two-goal lead going into halftime. “We put up a good battle in the beginning and we looked good,” said BU coach Liz Robertshaw. Freshman goalkeeper Caroline Meegan started between the pipes for the Terriers, stopping two shots of the eight she faced. On the other end of the field, Harvard started sophomore Kelly Weis, who saved two of the six shots against her. “We were comfortable with Caroline in goal today,” Robertshaw said. “But it seemed like she had a little harder time seeing the ball in the free position against some really strong shooters.” The second half opened up with an unassisted snipe from Todd. Weiner followed by contributing her third point of the night with an unassisted goal 20 seconds later. With the completion of the hat trick from Todd, Harvard again took the three-point lead, making the contest 8-5. Romeo found the back of the net once again with 8:22 left, and Todd delivered her fourth mark of the night widening the gap even further. The Terriers returned the favor off the stick of Morse, helped by sophomore midfielder Jill
Horka. But it was too late for BU, as Harvard’s Romeo sealed the deal for the Crimson, giving her an Ivy League leading 40 goals on the season. The freshman’s third of the contest extended the lead to 11–6 in favor of Harvard, putting the game out of reach for the Terriers. “Those two players [Romeo and Todd] are great,” Robertshaw said. “Romeo is likely going to win Rookie of the Year in the Ivy League and it’s hard to stop her cold. Audrey Todd took full advantage today too. “Opportunity is dwindling. We need to value possession of the ball and execute. Defensively it was a good game. Horka was great on draws, but on offense there weren’t too many opportunities.” Although the shot totals were even at 22 for each side, Harvard held advantages in almost every other statistical category, including turnovers, ground balls and draw controls. “We didn’t value possession of the ball,” Robertshaw said. “We wanted to clean up our turnovers in the second half and we didn’t clean them up. We had 14 turnovers, but in my brain, it looked like 30. We can’t win a game like that.” Both Meegan and Weis played the full 60 minutes for their respective teams. Meegan made five saves out of 16 shots on goal and Weis made seven saves out of 13 shots on goal. Overall, Robertshaw said she was proud of her team’s play. “It was a better fight mentally today,” she said. “We did a good job of being there and really playing in the moment. But if we want to win games, we can’t be okay with turnovers. The attack really needs to step up and value the opportunities the defense has presented.”
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Sophomore pitcher Lauren Hynes has thrown 13 complete games for the Terriers this season.
Terriers hope superior defensive, goaltending leads to triumph over Holy Cross Saturday Men’s Lacrosse: From Page 8
extremely balanced,” Polley said. “They have a couple of really good attacks that have quite a few points on the season. Then their middies can score as well, so they definitely present a challenge for us just based on their depth. “[We] can’t really key on just one guy, so we’re just working all week on making sure that we play solid defense.” One category where BU has the upper hand is goaltending. The Crusaders are dead last in the conference with a .434 save percentage, and while the Terriers’ is not much better at a modest .517 percent,
they will still have the edge with the return of freshman goalkeeper Christian CarsonBanister, who ranks 11th in the nation in saves per game with 11.20. The Terriers are also better on the defensive end, allowing a mere 10.84 goals per game to Holy Cross’ 13.50. If BU is able to keep the Crusaders on the outside and play “solid defense,” like Polley said, they have a real chance of coming away with the win. “They definitely present a real big challenge,” Polley said. “We need to play well, and I think if we play well, we’ll give ourselves an opportunity to win the game.”
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It was Isaac Newton who famously said, “If I have seen farther than others, it is because I have stood on the shoulders of giants.” When Jason Collins came out April 2013 and publically admitted he is gay, it seemed like a weight had been lifted off the shoulders of so many young gay athletes who were looking for a role model to follow and admire. However, according to University Massachusetts Amherst sophomore guard Derrick Gordon, Collins’s announcement was not enough to convince him that he too should come out to the world. It was not until Collins signed a 10-day contract with the Brooklyn Nets in 2014 that Gordon — who averaged 9.4 points per game and shot 47 percent from the field in his first season at UMass — finally decided it was time to tell his teammates and the world that he is gay. In an interview with ESPN on April 9, Derrick Gordon became the first openly gay college basketball player, and next season he will be the first openly homosexual active player in NCAA Division I history. “Before, I usually just kept to myself because I didn’t want to lie or be fake,” Gordon said. “But not anymore. I feel so good right now. It’s like this huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders.” Gordon is certainly not the only gay athlete playing collegiate athletics, but his public announcement is the first step toward more collegiate athletes publically acknowledging their homosexuality. In February, former University of Missouri defensive end Michael Sam became the first openly gay football player, and if drafted in May’s NFL Draft, he could become the first openly homosexual player in NFL history. Although both Collins and Sam publically came out as gay athletes, Gordon’s announcement is unique in the fact that he will still be an amateur athlete when he steps onto the court next season. For years, critics have debated the infusion of gay athletes into professional sports. But what about
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Terrier senior attack Elizabeth Morse tacked on a goal in BU’s 11–6 defeat against Harvard Wednesday. By Gabbie Chartier Daily Free Press Staff
The Boston University women’s lacrosse team extended its losing streak to four games with an 11–6 loss against Harvard University in Cambridge Wednesday. Harvard (8–5) opened the scoring off the stick of sophomore
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BU quickly answered back with 11:23 remaining with a score from senior attack Elizabeth Morse. Weiner assisted the goal, making it a 4–2 game. It was her second goal of the night. Redshirt sophomore Mallory Collins kept the streak going following a helper from junior
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Men’s lacrosse to wrap up conference schedule against Holy Cross By Judy Cohen Daily Free Press Staff
With last weekend’s tilt against No. 1 Loyola UniversityMaryland behind them, the Boston University men’s lacrosse team will wrap up its conference schedule in Worcester Saturday when it faces off with The College of the Holy Cross. “It’s been great,” said BU coach Ryan Polley of the team’s first year in the conference. “We were unsure of what the league would hold, and there are great coaches and great teams. Every week presented a different challenge. We certainly represented ourselves very well and how competitive we were.” Both the Terriers (1–11, 1–6 Patriot League) and the Crusaders (3–10, 1–6 Patriot League)
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Audrey Todd. Junior attack Lindsay Weiner answered back for BU with an unassisted goal less than a minute later. The Crimson then tallied three more goals off of shots from junior Sophia Capone, sophomore Alexis Nicolia and freshman Megan Hennessey.
The Boston University softball team will look to improve its Patriot League standing this weekend during a three-game series at Colgate University. After dropping two of three games against Patriot League opponent College of the Holy Cross, the Terriers (20–18, 5–4 Patriot League) will start off this weekend road trip versus the University of Massachusetts Lowell. BU is locked in a tie for third place in the conference with Holy Cross (7–16, 5–4 Patriot League) and the U.S. Military Academy. The Raiders (9–20, 2–7 Patriot League) sit dead last in the conference. Before heading up to Hamilton, N.Y. to play the Raiders, BU will face off against the River Hawks (8–25), who have lost seven of their last eight games. The Terriers’ key to success against the River Hawks will be building on its most recent performance, said BU coach Kathryn Gleason. “We started to do it on Sunday by just being confident at the plate and being confident on defense as well,” Gleason said. “We focused on communicating, and our energy, and our attitude and I thought we did a good job of that on Sunday. We’re just looking to continue to do that tomorrow and take that into the weekend.” Following their quick excursion to Lowell, the Terriers will play three crucial games for their Patriot League standing. Colgate has struggled at the plate this year, hitting only .225 as a team with a .301 on-base percentage. On the other hand, opponents are hitting .318 with a .385 OBP against the Raiders. Though a favorable matchup, Gleason understands the importance
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defeated Lafayette College for each team’s sole Patriot League victory. However, Holy Cross posted two other non-conference wins during the course of the season. Those victories came against the University of Richmond and the University of Hartford. Like BU, its record doesn’t tell the whole story for Holy Cross. The Crusaders are a competitive team, which they showed in their last contest on March 8 — an 11–9 loss against No. 23 Colgate University. “I think it’s going to be a really competitive game,” Polley said. “They’re [the Crusaders] really similar to us in a lot of different statistics. They turn the ball over at probably a little higher clip than they want to, and
they’re not a great clearing team, kind of like us.” These programs certainly differ on the offensive end, however, as the Crusaders have a sizeable advantage, scoring about 8.92 goals per game to the Terriers’ 6.75. It goes without saying that Holy Cross has had an easier time up front than BU, who has scored seven or fewer goals in nine of 12 games this year. The Crusaders have posted at least nine goals in all but four games. Much of their success has come from a productive front line composed of attacks Sean Wilkinson, Clay Haarmann and Kevin Lux, as well as midfielder Terry McKenna, all of who have registered at least 23 points thus far. McKenna leads the team
with 24 goals, which puts her in sixth in the conference for goals per game at 1.85. Teammate Wilkinson has a team-high 33 points on the season, placing him at 10th in the conference with an average of 2.54 points per game. Wilkinson also ranks sixth in the Patriot League in assists per game at 1.23. The quartet has combined for 74 goals, 37 assists and 111 points. To put this in perspective, BU’s top four scorers — redshirt freshman attack Sam Tenney, freshman attack Ryan Johnston, freshman midfielder Cal Dearth and freshman attack Adam Schaal — have a collective 71 points on 47 goals and 24 assists. “Their top six are some really talented players, and they’re
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