November 16, 2015

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Tufts students in Paris confirmed safe following terrorist attacks

by Sarah Zheng

Executive News Editor

Hundreds of people, including Tufts students, attended a vigil at Boston Common yesterday afternoon to remember the victims of the terrorist attacks in Paris on Friday night.

Several Massachusetts political figures were in attendance, including Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, Governor Charlie Baker, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and Valéry Freland, France’s consul general in Boston, according to a Boston Globe article.

The attacks in Paris killed at least 132 people, injured over 350 and left France in a state of emergency.

One of the victims was 23-yearold American college student Nohemi Gonzales, according to a Guardian article. She was a third-year student at the design school of California State University Long Beach and was studying abroad at Strate College in Paris.

According to Executive Director of Public Relations Kim Thurler, all Tufts students who are in Paris are confirmed safe.

“I have heard from the Program Manager of International Safety & Operations [Claudia Jackson] that those students studying with Tufts-inParis are safe at this time,” Thurler told the Daily in an email. “Students studying with non-Tufts programs are [also] safely accounted for.”

There are 10 students on the Tuftsin-Paris program this semester and six on non-Tufts programs: four with New York University, one with the Institute for the International Education of Students and one with Middlebury College, according to Sheila Bayne,

Tesser gives statement on student protests, updates on senate projects

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Children sit on the shoulders of parents during a moment of silence yesterday in Boston Common in honor of the Paris attacks.

associate dean of undergraduate education and director of Tufts programs abroad. All 16 are safe and accounted for, Bayne said.

Member of the Tufts-in-Paris program Nika Korchok, a junior, also confirmed that all students in the Tufts program are safe and with their host families.

Kathleen Schmidt, another student in the Tufts-in-Paris program, said that she and other Tufts students were getting on the Paris metro when they heard the news about the attacks.

“We all live on the outskirts [of Paris], so everyone just went home and [was] fine,” Schmidt, a junior, told the Daily via Facebook messenger. “[It’s] unbelievable though … [I] still can’t [wrap] my head around it.”

Schmidt explained that students had received an email from the Paris program canceling a trip to southern France, which had been planned prior to the attacks.

Junior Ben Taylor, a student with the Tuftsin-London program, explained that he was traveling in Paris at Courtesy Evan Sayles the time of the Chris Lamont, right, comforts his wife Sasha at a Nov. 15 memorial attacks and that for the Nov. 13 attacks in Paris.

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the program’s assistants had checked in with him to make sure that he was safe.

The terrorist attacks in Paris involved an apparently coordinated series of bombings and shooting rampages, which the militant group Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) has since claimed responsibility for. The deadliest of these attacks resulted in the death of 89 people at the Bataclan concert hall, where hostages were held during a two-hour standoff with the city’s police, according to the New York Times. Others were killed in coordinated attacks in five other popular Paris locations, including outside the Stade de France sports stadium during a soccer match between the German and French national teams.

Seven of the eight attackers are dead, according to a Washington Post article. There is currently a manhunt underway for the eighth suspect, Salah Abdeslam, who is a French citizen born in Belgium.

The New York Times reports that France retaliated against ISIS on Sunday with airstrikes in Raqqa, Syria, the organization’s capital.

The Tufts-in-Paris program is located on the University of Paris III (Sorbonne Nouvelle), University of Paris I (Panthéon-Sorbonne) and University of Paris VII (Paris Diderot) and the Institut Catholique campuses, all of which are in the Montparnasse neighborhood of Paris, according to the Tufts website.

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President of the Tufts Community Union ( TCU) Senate Brian Tesser opened Sunday night’s Senate meeting with a statement about the ongoing student protests at the University of Missouri (Mizzou) and Yale University over racial injustices on those campuses.

Tesser, a senior, said that it is important for Senate members to take a step back to think and care about the social issues domestically and abroad.

“There are a lot of important things going on in the world right now,” Tesser said. “I think people can get wrapped [up in] their individual daily lives and forget to take a moment to take in what is going on in and around the world … I think that it’s important that we do that as student leaders on campus.”

Tesser then gave a brief statement specifically about the protests at Mizzou and other college campuses across the country. He said that Senate members should think critically about these social issues, emphasizing that in the wake of these protests, it is important for senators to use their position and voice to stand with black students.

“I stand firmly in solidarity with the student protests across the country,” Tesser said. “I also recognize the immense amount of privilege [I have] as a white student on this campus.

I ask you all to keep your thoughts [on] these student protests…[and] to work [to create] a campus environment where all students feel safe, valued and respected at Tufts.”

Tesser added that white students such as himself are privileged in the safety and security that they feel on campus.

“As [a] white student on this campus, I am able to walk across campus or attend my classes and feel safe, secure and unthreatened,” he said.

“This is not a privilege that all students

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“Voices from Solitary: Think Outside the Box” Details: The event will focus on learning about solitary confinement in a human rights context, featuring a panel of speakers including John Artis, the co-defendant in the prominent case of Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, representatives from the LGBTQI prisoners’ rights organization Black and Pink and more. The panel will present a discussion about the different experiences of solitary confinement and how to combat the practice of solitary confinement locally and globally.

When and Where: 7 p.m., Barnum Hall 008 Sponsors: Tufts Amnesty International, Institute of Global Leadership, Tisch College, Consortium of Studies in Race, Colonialism and Diaspora, Peace and Justice Studies, Tufts American Civil Liberties Union

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“Queer Life of Diaspora: Fatima El-Tayeb Talk” Details: The event will feature Fatima El-Tayeb, a professor of African-American literature and culture at UC San Diego.

El-Tayeb will be speaking about race from a non-Eurocentric perspective and will be addressing the notion of a colorblind Europe. El-Tayeb will challenge the idea of “post-racial” and will compare

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racialization in the U.S. and in Europe.

When and Where: 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m., Interfaith Center Sponsors: Consortium of Studies in Race, Colonialism and Diaspora, LGBT Center Alain Badiou: “Destinies of Finitude” Details: Alain Badiou, a philosopher, writer, political activist and emeritus professor of philosophy at the École normale supérieure in Paris will give two lectures; one on Tuesday and one on Thursday at 7 p.m. in Cohen, the latter of which is about cinema in the contemporary world.

When and Where: 6 p.m., Cohen Auditorium Sponsors: Center for the Humanities at Tufts

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“The Heavenization of Earth: African American Visions and Uses of the Afterlife, 1863-1901” Details: Kathryn Gin Lum, a Stanford University assistant professor in religious studies, will deliver a lecture. Her teaching and research has focused on the intersection of religion and race in America and the ramifications of religious beliefs.

When and Where: 12 – 1:15 p.m., Room 702, Cabot Intercultural Center Sponsors: Department of Religion, Consortium of Studies in Race, Colonialism and Diaspora, American

Studies, Africana Studies, SPIRIT Fund “Kit Yan Slam Poetry” Details: Brooklyn-based slam poet Kit Yan, whose work has been reviewed in publications such as New York Magazine and Hyphen, will perform poetry about his experiences as a queer, transgender Asian American.

When and Where: 8 p.m. in Sophia Gordon Hall Sponsors: LGBT Center, AS&E Diversity Fund, Asian American Center

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“Social Movements and the Black Intellectual Tradition: An Africana Symposium” Details: This symposium on race, radical thought and activism will feature speakers such as Robin D.G. Kelley, Christina Greer, Seth Markle and Emery Wright.

The itinerary includes a discussion by alumni about racial justice scholarship and activism after graduating from Tufts and two panels called “Roundtable on Social Media and Movements” and “Black Intellectual Traditions,” followed by a keynote lecture by Kelley.

When and Where: 1:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m., 51 Winthrop Street Sponsors: Africana Studies, Consortium of Studies in Race, Colonialism and Diaspora, Center for the Study of Race and Democracy

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After the statement, Tesser spoke about the Senate’s ad hoc committee that is currently working with administrators to address on-campus and off-campus housing and residential life issues. According to Tesser, the ad hoc committee, which is open for all students, will meet today at 5 p.m. in the Senate office in the Campus Center to prioritize their goals.

“I think housing is such a large issue here … so what I want to do is discuss what we want to put in the top of the list [of priorities] because only so much change can be made at once,” he said. “It’s a slow process … I think there are a lot of short issues we can start advocating for right now.”

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Pumpked

Two students were caught “pumpkin-ing,” or placing pumpkins around campus, on Oct. 30 at 9:25 p.m. at Bowen Gate. The students were posing for pictures with the pumpkins that they had put on the top of the gate.

Hillside’s Graffiti

An incidence of vandalism was reported at 11:30 a.m. on Oct. 31. “DIK” was spray painted in red letters on the wall outside of Hillsides Apartments 80s.

Tesser asked senators to spread word of the ad hoc committee and encouraged students to share their opinions during the committee meeting.

TCU Vice President Gauri Seth, a junior, then opened the floor for a project approval from two senators, Women’s Center Community Representative Walae Hayek and Community Outreach Liason Ariel Barbieri-Aghib, who sought approval for a project to make pads and tampons available on campus for free from Health Services.

According to Hayek, a sophomore, the Women’s Center has yet to approve of the project due to lack of information regarding funding.

Both Hayek and Barbieri-Aghib, also a sophomore, spoke about the free condoms that are offered for students

around campus, explaining that they think the public health issues surrounding tampons and pads are equally important. According to Hayek, the two senators are working with Health Services to figure out a cost analysis of the project.

The project approval eventually passed by acclamation from the Senate.

Seth took the floor again to remind the senators of the importance of their various Senate projects.

“It’s that time of year where everything is happening everywhere, but don’t let go of your senate projects because you are representing your fellow students, and I consider that to be a privilege,” Seth said.

The meeting concluded with various updates from committee chairs and community representatives.

Police Briefs Wrong Alarm

A male student was reported for underage drinking on Oct. 31 at 1:08 p.m. The student was spray painting in his dorm room when the paint apparently set off the fire alarm, causing Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) to go investigate. When the officers arrived in the room, they found several bottles of alcohol. TUPD asked for the student’s ID and discovered that he was under 21.

Dis-car-dable Parts

On Nov. 1 at 12 a.m., a male suspect was caught damaging a car in the Chi Omega parking lot. The student had ripped the side mirror off the car door and then thrown it at the car, causing further damage to the vehicle. The incident is under investigation.

Car-less Behavior

On Nov. 6 at 12 a.m., a male suspect damaged a moving vehicle with his skateboard. The skateboarder was standing in the road as the car drove down Curtis Ave. When the skateboarder was asked to move, he got out of the way of the car but then used his skateboard to inflict damage on the exterior of the car.

Faked Up

A student was caught attempting to use a fake ID at a hospital, after being transported there by Tufts Emergency Medical Services. The hospital reported the incident to TUPD, which provided a judicial referral for the student to the Dean of Student Affairs Office for further discussion.

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Tisch Distinguished Speaker Series brings prominent public figures to Tufts

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The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service aims to serve as a “catalyst for active citizenship at Tufts.” In pursuit of that mission, Tisch College launched its Tisch Distinguished Speaker Series last year as a feature program to bring a variety of keynote speakers to interact with the Tufts community.

The Distinguished Speaker Series has brought public figures to campus to engage with faculty, students and staff about important issues of the day, according to Alan Solomont, the Pierre and Pamela Omidyar Dean of Tisch College. Previous speakers have included Kathleen Sebelius, the former Secretary of Health and Human Services; Matt Bai, a political journalist; and U.S. senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.).

This semester, the series has brought Reggie Love, former “body man” to Barack Obama, and Larry Summers, the former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury to campus. The series also held a Women in Politics seminar last Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Alumnae Lounge, which featured Congresswoman Katherine Clark, Boston City Council member Ayanna Pressley and state legislator Keiko Orral.

The program is designed to appeal to a larger community, according to Solomont.

“Our hope is to find ways of reaching everyone,” he said.

Tisch College partners with other programs or departments to bring each speaker to campus in order to engage a wide range of students, according to Jessica Byrnes, the Special Projects Administrator of Tisch College. Love’s talk, for example, was organized in partnership with Tufts Athletics department to attract interest from student athletes.

“People don’t come in and give speeches,” Solomont said of the speakers. “They’re interviews. That way, we can focus on what we think students would be interested in … There’s a lot of audience participation, so I don’t think we miss what is on people’s minds.”

The ability of the program to bring various notable speakers to campus has been in large part due to Solomont’s network, Byrnes said. Before Solomont took his position at Tufts, he served a variety of positions, including as the U.S. ambassador to Spain and Andorra.

“I think we have the luxury of having a dean who’s very well connected and has some really great networks of really interesting speakers that we can ask to come on campus,” Byrnes said.

The effort to allow space for the audience’s interests is reflected in the way each speaker’s event is organized. According to Solomont, the program is broken up into three different sections in which attendees are able to address each speaker. “[The first session provides] a more intimate conversation for a smaller group, a community forum, and then, if we can, we have a dinner and we invite faculty and some students and also some non-university supporters,” he said.

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Tisch College Dean Alan D. Solomont introduces Reggie Love, former NFL player and special aide to Barack Obama, as part of the Tisch College Distinguished Speakers Series on Wednesday, Sept. 30.

According to Jennifer McAndrew, the communications manager of Tisch College, a distinctive aspect of the series is its ability to bring students and the speaker together in a close setting.

“Part of the design of the program is that in addition to bringing the speaker here in a large-format speech and interaction…there’s also an opportunity before for a smaller group of students to meet with the speaker and really engage with them in a roundtable format and give them more opportunities to get their own questions answered,” McAndrew said.

According to Byrnes, participants for the small group discussions are chosen by the department and faculty members organizing the event together.

“We ask the chairs of that department and faculty to suggest who would be really interested in the smaller discussion — they can be undergraduates, graduates, [first-years], seniors — and we personally invite them,” Byrnes said.

“It’s a really great opportunity for all students across all campuses to meet a speaker.”

According to Solomont, the budget for the program is relatively modest.

“We spend less…on the entire [Speaker Series] program than it costs for a year’s tuition at Tufts,” he said. “We get a lot of value out of a relatively modest investment.”

Solomont noted that the speakers volunteer to participate in the Distinguished Speaker Series, which diminishes the cost of the program and offers promotional opportunities for the speakers themselves.

Byrnes highlighted how the series benefits the Tisch College as well, by bringing a variety of perspectives in the context of public citizenship and service to Tufts’ campus.

“It is largely opportunistic just because they are prominent speakers and their schedules are pretty packed, but we’re also really intentional in terms of diversity,” she said.

Byrnes further explained the focus of diversity in selecting speakers.

“And I mean diversity in every sense, so Republicans and Democrats [too] … We’ll have a program on journalism, health sciences, [and we’ll] want to make

sure we represent gender well, which we’re focusing on in our next event,” she said. “We want to make sure we have a really wide array of speakers that would appeal to all different types of groups.”

Despite being a relatively new program on campus, Byrnes and Solomont feel there have been a few difficulties in implementing the speaker series in order to engage the Tufts community. “[One of the obstacles of planning the Distinguished Speaker Series is,] publicizing it in an environment where there’s a lot of things for students to do, and students are really busy finding the right dates,” Solomont said.

Although the challenge of attracting students on campus can be difficult, it’s one that Byrnes believes is a positive indication about the nature of Tufts’ campus.

“It’s challenging to try and gauge what students will find interesting and what they want to hear about,” she said. “But it’s a good challenge to have.”

Several speakers have already been confirmed for next year, according to Solomont. These speakers include David Gregory, former “Meet the Press” (1947 - present) moderator, David Axelrod, Obama’s chief campaign strategist and former senior advisor and Beth Myers (A ’79), a former campaign manager for former Massachusetts governorMitt Romney’s 2008 presidential bid.

Additionally, Solomont said Axelrod and Myers will be speaking together to keep in line with the upcoming presidential election.

“One of the things that is important in a democracy is a free exchange of ideas and discussion,” Solomont said.

“And so we hope that by bringing people here through this series we’re going to help inform, create discussion and also showcase role models — people who’ve made decisions in their own lives to go into public service.”

Byrnes added to the benefits of the series.

“It’s interesting in a lot of ways, not just the subject matter they speak on,” Byrnes said. “It’s an interesting look just to hear how someone progressed in their field and got to where they are, especially for students.”

Monday, November 16, 2015

Henry Jani Lexiconversation

Sensing the stress

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ord of the Day: Equanimity noun \ee-kwuh-NIM-uh-tee\ 1: evenness of mind especially under stress 2: right disposition : balance The other day, I remembered it was November. I had obviously noticed the instantaneous switch from Halloween apparel to Christmas trees at stores, as well as the increase of people wearing blanket scarves and wool galore. But I hadn’t processed the actual meaning of November — the rapidly approaching end of the fall semester.

Only turkey time and final exams separate the academic term and returning home for a month of gluttonous physical stagnation and flip flop-less showers. Stress, understandably, occurs in this specifically ephemeral time period. I’ve collected a few recommendations, categorized under the five senses, to ensure stability and enjoyment of our surroundings before heading home to be berated by distant family members at holiday parties.

Sound: Listen to the Goddard church bells while doing work outside. A few weeks ago, I went to turn a paper in that I had painstakingly worked on. I placed my essay in my professor’s box and walked out of the building onto the Academic Quad, which was remarkably deserted. It was an oddly out-of-body experience hearing only thundering church bells ringing, like I had died in some art cinema film and possibly low-key arrived in hell. But then I saw a dog pooping on the lawn a few feet away and reasoned that I was still probably alive. I then found a spot on the lawn, needing a break, and began to read in the sunlight.

10/10 recommend for a quintessential Mary and Percy Shelley aesthetic.

Sight: Watch the sunrise. This recommendation, unfortunately, was also born out of staying up too late doing homework. After a rough night in the Halligan computer lab (I actually got down to only my skivvies at one point, just because the building was completely empty and I could — sorry, security cameras), the rising sun greeted me as I left. Nature truly does help in grounding your mental state, even if this sounds like some transcendental trope. You don’t have to take your clothes off for the full effect though. Just an option.

Touch: Burrito yourself. Lie down in bed and essentially swaddle yourself like an infant with various fabrics with your head resting on an ugly yet unbelievably soft embroidered pillow. I’m talking down comforter, quilts, electric blankets. Just don’t suffocate under the piles of warmth. What a great way to go though.

Smell: Buy a new winter fragrance. I feel like colognes and perfumes are severely underrated in pulling together an entire look, as sight and smell are extremely connected.

Plus, pleasant scents are great for mellowing anyone out. Tangentially, I legitimately thought for a while about dropping out of school, moving to Paris and running a personalized perfume atelier in a dingy apartment.

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Taste: Pancakes. Infuse some cold-weather flavor — like pumpkin, cinnamon or seasonal affective disorder — into the batter. Cook and enjoy with friends. Nothing can keep you leveled out like a full belly and feeling extraordinarily thick from copious butter consumption.

So cheers to aligned chakras, blissfully ignoring real world responsibilities and the rapidly approaching winter hibernation in the form of endlessly watching movies alone in bed for a month.

Henry Jani is a sophomore majoring in English. He can be reached at henry.jani@ tufts.edu.

Monday, November 16, 2015

ARTS&LIVING Movie Review

Angelina Jolie Pitt’s latest directorial effort makes for risky disappointment

by Eran Sabaner Staff Writer

When the news about “By The Sea,” released Nov. 13, first arrived, it seemed clear that the movie wouldn’t be a sequel to “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” (2005). Angelina Jolie Pitt’s previous attempts at directing suggested that this movie would be more ambitious and less mainstream Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Pitt in “By the Sea.” and, probably, slower paced. These assumptions are indeed cor- a newlywed couple moves in next door.

The movie attempts to depict the rect; the movie takes risks, it has a minimal budget compared to that of “Mr. & Ms. couple’s failing relationship symbolicalSmith” — the last collaboration between Jolie ly. Vanessa, for example, always seems Pitt and her husband Brad Pitt — and is to place her sunglasses sloppily on the very slow. Yet, while ambitious, Jolie Pitt’s table, often positioning them upside efforts fall short. The result is a disappointing, down. Disturbed by her habit, Roland self-conscious and pretentious movie that cautiously adjusts the position of the sunrelies too much on visuals. It is difficult to glasses, setting them upright — a metaidentify what exactly “By the Sea” fails to do, phor for his will to try to save their marriage. This type of symbolism might have since the movie is all over the place.

Set in 1970s France, “By The Sea” fol- been smart if it weren’t so tiring, repeated lows the story of a couple, Roland, played over and over again. Eventually, the symby Pitt and Vanessa, played by Jolie Pitt. bolism becomes trite, leaving viewers with Roland is a writer struggling with writer’s the impression that the film is trying too block and Vanessa is a retired dancer. The hard to be deep and significant.

There is also a major problem with the couple arrives at a beautiful coastal hotel, where Roland hopes to start writing. It is screenplay. The movie is very slow-paced, understood immediately that the relation- so the dialogue suffers. Some of the more ship between Roland and Vanessa is a very comedic lines feel inappropriate, given dysfunctional one. Vanessa, for unclear the film’s more serious tone. The first line reasons, suffers from serious depression, that comes out of Vanessa’s mouth is “It and Roland is an alcoholic. The two aren’t smells like fish.” The line does not match able to be intimate with each other; in fact, the previous shot of Roland and Vanessa they barely seem to interact. The status of driving a luxurious car with French music their relationship changes, however, when playing in the background.

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The movie’s second half is even more discordant. It is very difficult to become invested in and sympathize with two self-destructive characters — especially Vanessa, whose trauma is not revealed until the very end of the film. After two hours, the constant crying, shaking and drinking become simply unbearable. The film’s slow pacing and lack of dialogue certainly do not help. The newlywed couple living next door, played by the ever-brilliant Melanie Laurent and Melvil Poupaud, is much more interesting.

Considering Jolie Pitt is mostly known for her high-profile acting roles, shooting a low-budget movie that deals with heavy topics such as depression and sexual discontent is very courageous of her.

Playing the lead role along with her equally famous husband is a bold move too.

Sadly, the only positive thing that can be said about the movie is how stylish it is. The setting, the cinematography and the costumes create striking visuals. The physical appearances of the two leads certainly help, too. Still, the movie is too messy and tedious for the audience’s eyes.

Restaurant review

Casa B offers delicious, pricy dishes in trendy atmosphere

by Anjali Nair Arts Editor

During the semester, it’s easy to get caught up in life on campus; there’s always something going on, so Tufts students tend to stay on campus, which keeps the dreaded fear of missing out (FOMO, as they say) at bay. But trapping oneself in the Tufts bubble can result in a general disconnect from both reality and the vibrant towns and cities around campus. Just a few miles, or even blocks, from campus is a plethora of neighborhoods filled with trendy bars, lively music venues and chic restaurants.

One such restaurant is Casa B. Located in Union Square, Casa B is a hip tapas-style restaurant that will beckon you off campus with its stylish ambience and small, creative Spanish and Caribbean-inspired options.

While it is probably a bit above the average college student budget, with prices reaching up to $18 per dish, there are also affordable dishes, making Casa B a great dining option for a small group or an extra special date.

Upon entering, the joint appears rather small; the hostesses’ podium is set up right in front of the door, with stairs leading down beside it. The upstairs space of the restaurant is quite narrow, with just a cou-

ple of candlelit two-person tables. Down on the lower level, however, the place offers bar-seating — where diners can watch the staff prepare aesthetically pleasing orders — as well as regular tables. With fashionable white counters and chic décor, Casa B’s vibe is definitely one of its selling points.

Servers bring out plantain chips as a complimentary appetizer, which are crisp and salted just right. On the menu are various tapas (including vegetarian, seafood and meatbased options), sandwiches and salads. The common thread among all these dishes is the stylish presentation and innovative flavors.

The “gnocchi de yuca” is a terrific and intriguing vegetarian option; the gnocchi is homemade and covered in a dark, creamy porcini mushroom sauce. The taste of the mushrooms and the heavy cream create a decadent flavor, which might be difficult to eat in large quantities but is perfect for a tapas.

Accents of Cabrales cheese, a Spanish blue cheese made from unpasteurized milk, add an interesting twist of spiciness to the sauce.

The particular spices in the dish are difficult to pick out, but the chefs certainly knew what they were doing in combining them.

Another great menu item is the bacalaitos fritos, fried breaded cod with brandade and cilantro aioli. The fried fish is

incredibly tasty — but not in a greasy or overbearing manner. The garlic- and cilantro-based topping gives the dish a little more breadth, adding a different texture to the crisp fritters. At $13, the dish is one of the more affordable options on the menu, though it is probably not enough to fill diners with particularly robust appetites.

This reviewer tried the “albondigas,” a meat option consisting of beef meatballs in a sauce of guava, onion and tomato. Again, the unique combination of flavors will appeal to an adventurous palate, as it juxtaposes different textures of food and spice. In particular, the tinge of guava makes the dish stand apart from anything offered at other restaurants.

The downside to eating at Casa B is that, as a college student, you might feel some guilt for paying costly sums for meager portions. That being said, the quality of the food is really worth the price, and if the bill is shared among a group of friends, the price can seem a little less daunting. The atmosphere of the restaurant is hip but still inviting, and the serving staff is invariably friendly. While it’s probably a once-ina-while destination, Casa B will take you away from the Tufts bubble altogether and acquaint you with one of Union Square’s most enjoyable dining experiences.

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Retelling old stories for a new age

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nce upon a time, in a far away land, someone told a story.

It was full of magic and curses, princesses and witches, quests and dragons and was probably much darker than the inevitable twentieth-century animated Disney version.

Fairytales are some of the most enduring literary traditions around. Cinderella is still Cinderella, whether she loses her glass slipper in a French chateau or in a futuristic Beijing. Here are two books that breathe new life into old stories.

“The Girls at the Kingfisher Club” (2014)

by Genevieve Valentine sets the story of the “Twelve Dancing Princesses” in 1920s New York City. During the day, the Hamilton sisters spend their time confined to the upper floors of their house and under the rule of their domineering father, but at night, they’re legends among the speakeasies and dance clubs of Manhattan. This book captures the magic of both the original fairytale and of the mythos of the 1920s. It’s filled with vivid period detail and written in a fluid, engaging style that keeps the fairy tale atmosphere alive while making the characters considerably more complex than the usual fairytale types. It’s mostly told through the perspective of Jo, the oldest daughter and leader of all the sisters. Jo is the kind of character who doesn’t appear as often in books as she should. Fiercely protective of her sisters, strong and determined, she’s the complete opposite of the classic damsel in distress. Moreover, each Hamilton sister is a unique and interesting character, whether they fall in love with dancing or with the people they dance with, and it’s refreshing to see the story transformed into one in which the women are more than capable of rescuing themselves.

Beauty and the Beast is one of the most commonly told fairytales, and “Cruel Beauty” (2014) by Rosamund Hodge is one of my favorites among the many retellings I’ve encountered. From the moment of her birth, Nyx has been promised to the demon lord Ignifex — and from the moment of her birth, she’s been trained to kill him. The world of this book, especially Ignifex’s ever-shifting castle, is beautifully built, comprised of an inventive blend of fairytales and Greek mythology. “Cruel Beauty” also possesses a fascinating and tough heroine in Nyx, who’s aware of both her flaws and her strengths and is able to see the complexities of her situation when she wants. Her relationship with Ignifex builds slowly and naturally and feels very true to both characters. It’s easy to understand why she wants to kiss him one minute and kill him the next, as the chemistry between the characters builds and builds.

This is one novel in which the romance feels like a natural and important part of the plot, rather than a writerly convention, shoe-horned in out of obligation.

Nyx’s relationships with her family are just as worthy of attention as her romantic relationships, particularly her relationship with her sweet and sheltered sister. The plot is packed with intrigue and surprising twists. Combined with Hodge’s skillful writing and compelling characters, this book makes for a consummate page-turner and truly unique retelling.

Natalie Girshman is a senior majoring in history and drama. She can be reached at natalie.girshman@tufts.edu.

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France’s far-right poses threat to French democracy following Paris attacks Paul-itics as usual Friday’s terrorist attacks in Paris left the world in shock. In the heart of one of Europe’s foremost cities, a living symbol of the aspirations of democracy and multicultural liberalism, concert-goers were taken hostage, Friday evening diners were gunned down and soccer fans were terrorized. The death toll now stands at over 130. Hundreds are wounded. Paris itself, it seems, remains at a standstill.

While Parisians and their countrymen continue to grieve, they will also soon be faced with the grim political consequences of the attacks. What is likely to come next almost certainly bodes poorly not only for the French and for Europe, but for the United States, too.

France has three major political parties: the Parti Socialiste, currently in power and led by socialist President Francois Hollande; Les Républicains, formerly known as the Union for a Popular Movement and notably the party of former President Nicolas Sarkozy; and the upstart, far-right party, the Front National.

Political power in France has changed hands between the socialists and the republicans, the left and center-right parties, respectively, since the birth of the Fifth Republic in 1958. This dynamic had remained unchallenged until 2002, when the Front National’s candidate, Jean-Marie Le Pen, won enough votes in the first-round election to knock the socialist candidate out of contention and

face the Republicans’ candidate, Jacques Chirac, in a runoff. Chirac did beat Le Pen, receiving more than 80 percent of the vote, but French citizens, when casting their ballots, were more interested in voting against the Front National than voting for Chirac himself. Nevertheless, what was once unthinkable had happened — the French far-right had made it to the cusp of a major success.

In the years since, the Front National has made itself into a force to be reckoned with. The party is now led by Marine Le Pen, a woman whose vocal attacks on Islam and immigration pale in comparison only to the deeply anti-Semitic views of her father, the aforementioned Jean-Marie Le Pen. In the days after the attacks, Marine Le Pen has called for France to “ban Islamist organizations, close radical mosques and expel foreigners who preach hatred in our country as well as illegal migrants who have nothing to do here.” The recent migrant crisis in Europe has led to a disturbing growth of xenophobia in France, and the Front National has capitalized on these sentiments in an effort to expand its political reach.

After the attacks organized by ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria) but committed by a cell of French citizens and immigrants, the Front National can play off a level of fear perhaps only comparable to what followed the London metro bombings of 2005 or the Mumbai attacks

in 2008. The Front National — benefiting from the unpopularity of the current administration and the recent rise in anti-immigrant sentiment — is poised to succeed in two regions in France’s regional elections next month. This party already saw modest-but-significant gains in departmental elections this past March.

Marine Le Pen will stand for election in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais-Picardie region, and her niece Marion Maréchal-Le Pen, another young gun in the party, is leading in some polls in Provence.

Paris has served as the cultural and often philosophical heart of both Western democracy and multicultural liberalism. But like the United States, France has failed to truly foster a genuine sense of inclusivity or embrace multiculturalism (the ban on headscarves in public schools is one such example). France is now a society in which disaffection and ancestry have become more defining and more important than loyalty to La République. Perhaps the only saving grace for France may be if the center-right party can draw enough votes away from the far-right to win the presidency in the 2017 elections. For the rest of Europe, which faces similar political woes, and for the United States in the age of Donald Trump and Ben Carson, our frighteningly ill-informed presidential candidates, a failure for multiculturalism in France would mean a loss of what is fundamental to the aspirations of democracy.

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fter the first few Republican debates, I learned my lesson. Getting ready for some fireworks at last Tuesday’s debate, I grabbed a cold drink, muted my stream of the Celtics game and sprawled on a couch in Carmichael Hall.

After all, with a slimmed down field of eight, it could surely only mean more time for Donald Trump and his antics.

The moderators from Fox Business Network and The Wall Street Journal did a good job keeping the debate on track, while also pushing candidates for specifics. Thus, instead of his usual hijinks, Mr. Trump tried to talk issues and failed miserably. My personal favorite was when he ranted about China and its alleged currency manipulation in response to a question on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). China, as Kentucky Senator Rand Paul duly pointed out, was never a part of TPP negotiations.

Oops.

Paul continued to position himself as the libertarian alternative on stage. He attacked and engaged Florida Senator Marco Rubio, creating a genuine back-and-forth and the kind of discourse for which we watch debates.

As I’ve mentioned in previous columns, Rubio has positioned himself as the perfect candidate: energetic, smart and most importantly, conservative. Paul put him to the test, questioning whether a conservative could truly be called such if they are willing to dole out an extra trillion dollars on military spending over a decade. Low government spending and high military spending are somewhat contradictory tenets of the modern Republican Party. Paul, as an isolationist, has every right to question this.

Rubio answered in a textbook way: “I believe the world is a safer — no, no, I don’t believe, I know that the world is a safer place when America is the strongest military power in the world.” Paul’s jabs will only give Rubio confidence and a sense of authority; after his answer, the audience cheered. The sooner Rubio gets used to these attacks on policy issues, and not just personal attacks (I’m looking at you, Jeb), the sooner he will become a real threat to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.

Paul addressing what seems like a paradox in Republican doctrine is exactly why we have these debates. Nobody, myself included, gives Rand Paul a chance at winning the nomination or even becoming vice president. But his importance in the primary process is paramount. Paul is very critical of NSA surveillance and the Federal Reserve, while also being in favor of legalizing medical marijuana; these are by no means mainstream views. Whether you agree with the senator or not, he brings a sort of diversity to the debates; one can only handle so many tangents on Ronald Reagan.

Because of the bloated field, though, Paul’s speaking time has been limited.

According to Time magazine, he is averaging only about seven-and-a-half minutes per debate, just about half of Trump.

Carly Fiorina has spoken more in just three debates than Paul has in four. I guess the ultimate contrast to this would be the three-person Democratic debate on Saturday. Your call which one is worse for the democratic process.

Aren Torikian is a sophomore who has yet to declare a major. Aren can be reached at aren.torikian@tufts.edu.

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To journalists covering Mizzou protests, please take a breath

by Nate Gatter

During Monday’s protests on Carnahan Quad, student protesters and faculty members clashed with reporters, notably a student photographer, over the protesters’ right to privacy. They attempted to restrict media with signs reading “No Media, Safe Space,” or by physically restraining reporters by forming a human circle around the quad.

Most columns are arguments, but this isn’t an argument. It’s not as simple as right and wrong, one side or another. This is a plea. Not to see things my way or your way or their way, but in multiple ways. Let us strive for empathy in our thoughts and actions.

First things first, the behavior of the protesters and the university employees who aided them was illegal. MU is a public university, and Carnahan Quad is a public space. The First Amendment guarantees journalists the same rights to that ground as the protesters and gives the protesters no right to restrain the journalists in any way.

That much is inarguable.

However, let’s ask all the indignant journalists to put away their newfound law degrees for a moment and think beyond what’s legal.

Try to put yourself in the shoes of a young protester or a college professor trying to shield those young protesters, especially protesters who are young, black and have something to say. They’re trying to have a human moment of celebration with the other people who engineered their victory,

not the journalists who want to cover their victory. Wouldn’t you be scared of putting your message in the hands of a largely white group of professionals that has no apparent interest, other than their own good faith and professional responsibilities, to tell your stories accurately?

“There’s a lot of mistrust,” said Cristina Mislan, an assistant professor at the School of Journalism. “We [minorities] don’t necessarily always trust mainstream media to tell our stories the way we think they should be told because the history shows us that, time and again, we’ve had narratives that have demonized us or made us into violent people. There are so many different stereotypes, and those stereotypes continue to be told [in the mainstream media]. And we know those stereotypes because we live them.”

Dr. Mislan teaches courses on qualitative research methods and cross-cultural journalism. She feels people of color and entire communities remember the mainstream media coverage of past protest movements.

“That mistrust comes from that historical relationship,” Mislan said. “We have concrete examples of it in Ferguson and Baltimore, and we know that — these communities know that. It’s kind of public knowledge.”

You can’t possibly understand what they’re going through unless you’ve been where they are, but you can try to cover the gap in understanding with empathy rather than aggression. Those people often suffer from misrepresentation in the media, and it’s not unreasonable for them to be wary of such misrepresentation here and now. Are

you, as journalists, prepared to vilify a movement over the understandable, while perhaps ill-conceived, actions of a few well-intentioned protesters?

This is the point at which all journalists say, “Well, I’m not racist!” or “Well, I only want to tell their stories!” But how can they know that? How can they differentiate between those who intend to do good, honest work and those with an agenda? They can’t.

That’s not a personal indictment against individual journalists, but against the depictions of people of color in mainstream media. Think of how media, even beyond Fox News, portrayed those riots and protests in Ferguson and Baltimore over the past year. CNN and NBC, as mainstream as any media outlets, were just as guilty of searching out conflict for their viewers who expected to see angry young black men.

Why should these protesters expect to be covered differently?

I know, you, the journalists, were trying to cover it fairly and accurately. I know you were trying to document important events in the history of this university. I know the

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protesters made serious mistakes, mostly choosing a public space and yet still expecting absolute privacy on their terms. I know you had no intentions of telling a slanted story or portraying these protesters in a certain way. But look around at some of the coverage of these events already (see: Travis, Clay and Review, National). Maybe some media members were.

“Context, context, context,” Mislan said.

There aren’t two sides to every story.

Sometimes someone is wrong and someone is right. But this isn’t one of those times; there are two sides to this story. Both are worth acknowledging and trying to understand.

Please, journalists, try not to make the story about your frustrations or your jobs.

Not everything illegal is inherently wrong, not everything wrong is inherently illegal.

Empathy, empathy, empathy.

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continued from back beautiful, windless day. The race was also notable for featuring a restart, a rarity in cross country races. During the first 100 meters of the race, a runner was tripped up, so the race was restarted.

“I think initially we were thrown off, however, we all made sure to find each other jogging back to the start to just regroup and laugh it off as a ‘nice final stride before the race’,” senior Sydney Smith said. “Our second start didn’t leave us in as good of a position as we would have liked, but that’s something we can easily improve on at the national championships next weekend.”

Senior co-captain Audrey Gould paced the way for the Jumbos, hanging onto the front pack and taking sixth overall in 21:49.3 on the fast and flat course.

Classmate Olivia Beltrani was next for Tufts, taking 16th in 22:04.1. Sophomore Brittany Bowman, who has been doing exceptionally well this season, was Tufts’ third runner in, taking 25th overall in 22:11.0. Junior Kelly Fahey was right behind Bowman, taking 28th in 22:15.3, while classmate Sam Cox rounded out the scoring with her 32nd place, 22:23.7 time. Junior co-captain Alice Wasserman grabbed 38th place in 22:31.8 while Smith rounded out the scoring in 45th place 22:41.7. Gould, Beltrani, Bowman, Fahey and Cox earned All-New England honors for their performances.

“We focused on not over-strategizing this year, [and] we all entered the race with confidence that if we did what we’ve

done day in and day out this year, we would come home with a spot in the top three,” Smith said. “It’s always a delicate balance of sticking to what’s been working and using the extra excitement that comes with the big championship meets effectively. I really tried to tap into [the] extra surge that comes with post-season competition in the last mile. My kick is my strongest point, so I really just let the importance of the race help fuel the kick [for] the last quarter mile.”

Gould was extremely pleased with how the team raced but added that she was not surprised by the result.

“I was thrilled beyond belief by the result,” Gould said. “We deserved second because we are a stronger team this year than both Middlebury and MIT. Even so though, it still felt completely unreal after the past three years of sub-par finishes at Regionals to run to the best finish in program history. And obviously, [we were] more than pumped to beat MIT. I have waited a long time to knock them from the top.”

The restart did not mess with the Jumbos’ psyche, and they were able to mentally refocus at the start of the race.

“The restart was definitely shocking for us; that has never happened to us and hardly happens in cross country races,” Gould said. “We tried to shake it off and be lighthearted about it. It’s easy to let something like that really throw [you] off your game and that definitely didn’t happen to us. Although I think most girls had a better first start than second, sometimes things like that hap-

pen and you just have to roll with it.”

Pack running has brought Tufts unprecedented success this season.

Last season, when the Jumbos finished sixth in the region, their top seven were spread out by over a minute in finish times. This season, the group up front has become much tighter, and the one to seven spread has decreased to well under a minute. At last year’s New England regional, the team’s one to seven spread was almost two minutes in length, as their first runner crossed the finish line 1:55 before their seventh. This year the time between the first and seventh runner was just 52 seconds.

“There are truly no words to describe what it feels like to be on the line and see the mass of bodies… with the Tufts flag.”

Support of the “TUXC Crazies,” the team’s rabid fanbase, also helped Tufts compete at its highest level.

“The ‘Crazies’ made all the difference during the ocean-front stretch in the third mile, which had strong headwind and gusts for a good three-minute stretch of the race,” Smith said. “I can remember hearing someone different every 20

meters or so, which really helped me ignore the fatigue and maintain the pace despite fighting the conditions. There wasn’t a single stretch of the race that didn’t have someone cheering you on, and no other school can say that.”

The “Crazies” annually emerge at regionals, clad with cut-out, largerthan-life heads of the athletes and covered head to toe in brown and blue body paint.

“The ‘Crazies’ make this day one of my favorite days of the year, [and] there are truly no words to describe what it feels like to be on the line and see the mass of bodies…with the Tufts flag,” Gould said. “It’s an adrenaline pumper for sure.

My personal favorite cheer is when they stand on both sides and make a tunnel and then ‘whoosh’ us through the tunnel.

I think those fans are a big part of why we usually run well at regionals.”

At last year’s national championships, Tufts rebounded from a tough race at regionals to take 16th overall, with Fahey taking All-American honors. The way this season has been going so far, the Jumbos have the potential to place even higher and potentially earn more AllAmerican honors.

“Next week, we want a top five finish, but I could see us finishing anywhere from two to five,” Gould said. “We have yet to put all the parts together and all perform to our potential, and if that happens, a top three finish is within reach. Personally, I want All-American honors (top 35), but I think I am in shape for a top 20 finish. So, we’ll see.”

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continued from back a Brady run but also getting buried five yards behind the line of scrimmage by Middlebury senior defensive lineman Jake Clapp on a fake handoff. On the next play, Snyder telegraphed a slightly underthrown deep shot to Cooleen, and sophomore defensive back Kevin Hopsicker intercepted the throw.

Middlebury picked up from their 15-yard line, but Milano’s first throw bounced off a receiver’s chest, and Preston dove to intercept the rebounding ball before it could hit the ground at the 25.

The pick was Preston’s NESCAC leading sixth of the season.

The Jumbos then snapped the ball to Snyder who quickly pitched it to sophomore wide-receiver Joe+ Nault, who then tossed a beautifully arcing ball to the back of the end-zone — while being tackled by two defenders — to junior wide receiver Ben Berey. Tufts led 14-7 with just over six minutes remaining in the half.

Both teams punted on their first possessions of the second half, but around the 12 minute mark, Brady exploded from Tufts’ 33-yard line. Brady burst through the dog-pile of players at the line of scrimmage, including a defensive lineman’s arm-tackle and put on the jets through Middlebury’s second level of defense.

By the time defensive backs junior Nate Leedy and first-year Matthew Daniel brought Brady down, he had picked up 56 yards, shattering his previous season long of 49. The drive stalled, but junior placekicker Willie Holmquist’s 28-yard field goal at 10:15 of the third quarter sailed through the uprights and earned the kicker Tufts’ single-season made field goal record and put the score 17-7 Tufts.

The Panthers attempted to answer, but the momentum of the game shifted against them. Sophomore linebacker Charles Calabrese dropped back into coverage on the right side of the field and with help over the top, was able to undercut a route and make a backwards leap to pick Milano off.

At 5:22 in the third, the Jumbos started at their own 32. Snyder whipped a pass to Cooleen, who was streaking up the seam of the defense, and although the ball came out, the refs ruled that Cooleen was down. Snyder completed two consecutive passes to Rando, hitting him quickly and allowing the speedster to pick up 11 yards after the catch both times, but the Middlebury offense returned to the field after a Holmquist field goal attempt went wide right.

The Panthers recognized their chance and just before the third quarter ended, Milano launched a deep ball to Minnow, who left the Jumbo secondary scrambling in his wake. The 49-yard connection ended in a touchdown with 16 seconds left in the quarter and brought Middlebury within three at 17-14.

A false start penalty backed the Jumbos up five yards to their own 20, and despite a 12-yard Brady run, they could not con-

vert the first down. On 3rd-and-4, Brady tried to hit a huge hole his offensive line opened for him, but Middlebury sophomore linebacker John Jackson latched onto Brady’s jersey and restrained him that way. Senior defensive lineman Gil Araujo broke through his blocker and tipped Holmquist’s punt backwards.

Holmquist recovered, but Tufts turned the ball over on downs at its 19-yard line.

“A lot of people stuck with us when they didn’t need to from an administrative standpoint and they did.

My staff certainly endured and stayed the course and obviously my players invested and believed and put in the work that was necessary. It’s an awesome community and a very strong network of people that care very much for each other.”

Milano and senior tight end Trevor Miletich connected, but Preston forced Miletich out of bounds at the 1-yard line. Miletich punched in the touchdown, but Gordon missed the extra point attempt, losing an opportunity to put the Panthers ahead by four. The Panthers led for the first time 20-17.

The Jumbos then calmly ripped off chunk gains en route to a touchdown on their subsequent drive. Snyder checked down to first-year running back Dominic Borelli, who followed Rando’s excellent block for a 24-yard pickup along the left sideline. Snyder passed to sophomore wide receiver Mike Miller, who was wide open, and picked up extra yardage with a nice juke move. After two incomplete passes, it appeared as though the drive might stall out, but Snyder threw a low pass to Rando along the right sideline.

Rando’s defender dove for the ball but missed, leaving Rando free to bolt 31 yards up the right sideline. Holmquist nailed the extra point to extend Tufts’ lead to 24-20.

Milano passed to junior wide receiver James Burke over the middle for a six-yard pickup on second and 10. McCormack, interfered, lifting Burke off of the ground from behind in a bear hug tackle.

“Our [defensive] linemen have been stellar,” McCormack said. “They’ve been able to keep those guys off of us [linebackers] and let us run to the ball so that’s

probably what allows me to get those tackles the most.”

Sophomore defensive back Brett Phillips slipped through the Panthers’ punt blockers and jumped up to block Gordon’s punt with his body. “[Phillips] doesn’t get to play in the game entirely except for a couple plays as safety, but what he does on special teams is unbelievable,” senior co-captain Corey Burns said. “I mean the attitude…that he brings on special teams, whether it’s on blocking that punt or just running down to make a tackle on kick return.”

With 5:31 remaining, the Jumbos were well situated at the Panther’s 24-yard line. Brady carried junior linebacker Addison Pierce for nine yards to earn a 3rd-and-2 at Middlebury’s 16.

The Panthers defensive line jumped offsides, but the refs were very late in making the call and both teams stuttered.

However, junior tight end Nick Dean recognized the opportunity in the confusion and caught Snyder’s third touchdown pass of the day. The Jumbos led 31-20 with 4:12 left in the game.

Milano led his team down the field one last time and converted both a touchdown pass and a two-point conversion to Burke.

It was only fitting that the league leader in passing yardage per game and touchdowns should end his playing career with a touchdown. Milano finished with 410 yards passing, three touchdowns, and one interception on the day.

Middlebury attempted an onside kick, but Tufts recovered and ran out the remaining 54 seconds to win 31-28.

“I’m proud,” Civetti said. “I’m proud of my players. I’m proud of my staff and proud of the university, and at the same time, thankful for all three of those things as well. A lot of people stuck with us when they didn’t need to from an administrative standpoint and they did. My staff certainly endured and stayed the course, and obviously my players invested and believed and put in the work that was necessary. It’s an awesome community and a very strong network of people that care very much for each other.”

Snyder’s three touchdowns were a season high and four different Tufts receivers caught touchdown passes. Brady rushed for 138 yards on 25 carries, cementing himself as the NESCAC’s leading rusher per game, but losing out on the title of most touchdowns to Trinity’s first-year running back Max Chipouras, who leads with 12 over Brady’s 11.

The Jumbos have not experienced so much success on the gridiron in over a decade and although they are graduating 17 seniors — including co-captains Burns and McCormack — all signs point to the Jumbos building on their success in the future.

“We didn’t win a title or anything like that, but I think we all, speaking for the rest of the seniors…feel proud that we set this program in a place where it is better than it began when we first stepped in the door,” Burns said.

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Early playoff predictions

t is far too early to be making any meaningful playoff predictions at this point in the season, but what the heck, I’ll make them anyway. With the season just about three weeks underway, there are some clearcut favorites in both the Eastern and Western Conferences. The Golden State Warriors are obvious favorites with their record-breaking start to the season and with Stephen Curry playing with mind-boggling efficiency while producing staggering numbers.

They are looking like the favorites to win the West again this season. The Cleveland Cavaliers look like the Eastern Conference favorite with an 8-1 to start the season. Their offensive numbers have been very impressive even without star point guard Kyrie Irving and key role players J.R. Smith and Iman Shumpert, who are out due to injuries.

Besides the obvious favorites, there have been a few surprising starts to the season. The Detroit Pistons have looked very impressive with a 5-3 record. Their young center Andre Drummond is playing at an All-Star level, averaging about 19 points and 19 rebounds a game to start the season. Drummond anchors one of the top defenses in the league, which has helped them get off to an impressive start. Wing defender Kentavious Caldwell-Pope has been the only player to slow down Curry’s hot start. In their matchup, he and the Pistons held Curry to 22 points on just 7-18 shooting. Whether the Pistons can sustain this hot start is unclear, but in an Eastern Conference without many playoff-caliber teams, it isn’t crazy to think we’ll see the Pistons in the post-season come April.

The Western Conference this season looks just as strong talent-wise, but with the crazy start to the season, there looks to be an opening for some unexpected teams to make the playoffs.

New Orleans, who made the playoffs as the eighth seed last season, is off to a dreadful start and can’t seem to sustain a healthy roster. Their 1-8 start puts them in a huge hole for the rest of the season, and it remains to be seen whether they can make the uphill climb back to the playoffs this year.

Memphis has been off to a poor start as well, and they can’t seem to find much offensive production, scoring just 91 points per game for dead last in points per game in the NBA. I wouldn’t expect these numbers to continue, but if they can’t find their shooting touch soon, they too could find themselves out of playoff contention. One team surprising the league this year is the Utah Jazz, which sits at 4-5 on the season after losing some close games but continues to boast one of the top defenses in the league allowing just 91 points per game.

They say defense wins championships, and it is clear that many of the teams with surprisingly fast starts have been winning games on the defensive end.

Zach Ohara is a junior majoring in economics. He can be reached at zachary. ohara@tufts.edu.

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FOOTBALL

Jumbos cement best season since 2001 with win over Middlebury

by Phillip Goldberg Sports Editor

Tufts defeated Middlebury 31-28 in a tense, high-scoring battle to finish in third place in the NESCAC for the season. The win brings Tufts’ record to 6-2 — their best since

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2001 and the first time Tufts has defeated Middlebury in 14 years. The Panthers drop to 5-3 and tie with the Wesleyan Cardinals for fourth place in the NESCAC. “I was very proud of [the players],” coach Jay Civetti said. “I thought they played one of their best complete-team games all year. I thought all three phases were excellent, and they played some inspired football for the seniors and the opportunity to get six wins.”

Tufts started the game off on defense, but sophomore defensive back J.P. Garcia quickly got his unit off the field, diving to intercept senior quarterback Matt Milano at Tufts’ 45-yard line.

Tufts was unable to score on its subsequent drive but forced three incomplete passes in a row on Middlebury’s next drive.

First-year cornerback Tim Preston nearly intercepted Milano again, but could not hold on to the ball.

Tufts junior wide receiver Mike Rando received Middlebury first-year punter Charlie Gordon’s kick at Tufts’ 22-yard line and jump-started the offense by returning it 21 yards up the left side to the 43.

On the Jumbos’ second play from scrimmage, junior quarterback Alex Snyder saw a gap in the defense and sprinted through, aided by Tufts’ offensive line, which further opened the hole. Snyder picked up 18 yards before making it out of bounds

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Tufts junior RB Chance Brady runs with the ball during Tufts’ football team’s 31-28 victory against Middlebury on Zimman Field on Nov. 14. to the left. Tufts could not get anything going, though, and faced 4th-and-10 from Middlebury’s 38. The Jumbos prepared to punt, but instead sent Garcia streaking in behind the offensive line from the right sideline. Garcia received the snap directly and sprinted around the recovering Panther defense for a gain of 20. On second down from Middlebury’s 14, Snyder faked a handoff to junior running back Chance Brady, rolled right with plenty of time and completed a pass to senior wide receiver Jack Cooleen as he ran right through the end-zone.

“I thought J.P. Garcia had an awesome game,” co-captain Matt McCormack said.

“He really balled out for us on defense and even on special teams with that fake punt.”

Not to be outdone, Milano marched the Panthers down the field on their next drive. He found senior Panther wideout Matthew Minno, who tanked his way through multiple defenders for 28 yards before Garcia brought him down at Tufts’ 41. Next, Milano hit sophomore tight end Daniel Fulham and first-year running back Emilio Ovalles-Misterman for 16and 15-yard gains, respectively. To finish

off the drive, Milano went back to Minno, who caught a quick lob pass at the front of the end-zone and quickly dashed to paydirt, tying the game at seven apiece.

Neither team would score during the remainder of the first period. With just under 10 minutes left in the second quarter, Milano targeted Minno on 3rd-and-10, but Preston managed to swat the ball outof-bounds. A bad punt started the Jumbos at the Panthers’ 48-yard line. Snyder completed three passes to Rando, mixing in see FOOTBALL, page 11

WOMEN'S CROSS COUNTRY

Jumbos earn first automatic bid to NCAAs in program history

by Chris Warren Sports Editor

This past weekend at the NCAA Div. III New England Championships in Waterbury, Conn., the women’s cross country team had one goal in mind: to qualify for NCAAs for yet another year.

The team had a phenomenal day on Harkness Memorial State Park’s fast six-kilometer course, narrowly edging out Middlebury (third, 108 points) and MIT (fourth, 114 points) with 107 points for second place, earning Tufts an automatic berth at next week’s NCAA Div. III National Championships in Winneconne, Wisc. Williams won the meet with 44 points.

Tufts raced this course a few weeks ago at the Connecticut College Invitational, where the team placed second to MIT by only five points. This weekend, they were able to exact revenge.

Because of the windy weather, the Jumbos went out conservatively and moved up throughout the race. As a result, times across the field were much slower than times from the same course a few weeks ago, where the run had been on a KELLY FAHEY / TUFTS DAILY ARCHIVE

Tufts’ women’s cross country team defeats Conn. College on Oct. 19, 2013.

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