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Andrew Núñez is proponent Inclusiveness is component of improved communication of Robert Joseph’s agenda by Sarah Zheng Daily Editorial Board
As a candidate for Tufts Community Union (TCU) president, junior Andrew Núnez brands himself as a proponent of change, hoping to improve communication within the university. Núñez was elected as a senator in the fall of his freshman year, when he joined the Services Committee and the Culture, Ethnicity, Community Affairs (CECA) Committee. He was also appointed to the Equal Education Opportunity Committee (EEOC) and currently serves as the Latino Center Representative. "I think that, as a Latino student on this campus, I've felt strongly how there's pervasive silence on a lot of issues and sometimes a blind eye from both the administration and other students," Núñez said. "The retention rates are significantly lower for students of color versus white students. We're at a lower rate of Latinos
and black students on the campus than we were in the '90s, and that also has to do with the amount of financial aid that we're giving and the fact that we're not need-blind." As part of improving financial aid, Núñez is pushing for the creation of a textbook lending library and hopes to expand options for student employment on campus. In his two years working for Tufts Telefund as a work-study student, Núñez has raised over $300,000. "I'm on track to being the highest student fundraiser at Tufts — only two people have ever raised more than me," he said. "This is an important issue, especially for students who are on financial aid, and for Tufts at large, as well. There is a real need to make sure that there are spaces for students to work." At the end of his freshman year, Núñez was elected as TCU Historian and became
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Robert Joseph, a junior, is running for Tufts Community Union (TCU) president on a platform of reform and inclusiveness, seeking to refine the campus sexual misconduct policy and increase student access to public transportation. Joseph, who has been a senator since the fall of his freshman year, served as TCU Parliamentarian as a sophomore, handling issues pertaining to the TCU Constitution and bylaws. If elected president, he said he hopes to change the student body's perception of the Senate. "Many people see the TCU Senate as people that give money to all the other groups, or the group [of students] that talks to the administration," Joseph said. "I want to make sure that every student on this campus feels like TCU Senate is the group that you can come to with your issues. We are here to help you achieve
your goals as just one student, or [as] a student group." Ben Kaplan, Joseph’s campaign manager, said Joseph has an uncanny ability to remember peoples' names, faces and birthdays immediately after meeting them. This skill, combined with his outgoing personality, has made Joseph a person who is always listening to members of the campus community, Kaplan said. "It seems like a party trick, but I really just think it's indicative of how much he cares about other people and how much he cares about just being a listener and just being someone who can absorb information about to the people, internalize it and really use it to be helpful," Kaplan, a freshman, said. One of Joseph's top priorities involves making additional reforms to Tufts' sexual misconduct policy, which he has learned more about by attending many see JOSEPH, page 2
Arianna Huffington delivers ninth annual Murrow Forum address by Justin Rheingold Daily Editorial Board
Arianna Huffington, the founder of The Huffington Post (HuffPost), spoke yesterday about the new digital age of journalism at the ninth annual Edward R. Murrow Forum on Issues in Journalism. Huffington, who currently serves as the chair, president and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, sat down for a discussion with Jonathan Tisch (A '76), the chairman of Loews Hotels who endowed the Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service at Tufts. University President Anthony Monaco and Communications and Media Studies
Program Director Julie Dobrow introduced the two speakers. "One of the things that characterized Murrow's approach as a journalist was that, as technology changed, he was there ready to try it, embrace it and see how it could be used to convey both news and opinion," Dobrow said. "In his day, Murrow never shied away from the difficult story nor did he veer away from telling stories in ways that were entertaining ... I also believe that Edward R. Murrow would have embraced our selection of Arianna Huffington as as this year's speaker because she, like he, is a true journalistic innovator." Huffington discussed the founding of the HuffPost and said that she developed
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the website in response to the changing nature of journalism. "I could see back in 2005 that a lot of conversation was moving online and that a lot of the people that I admired, that I read in print, were not going to be online," she said. "They weren't going to start their own blogs, and there wasn't a real platform for them." Arthur Schlesinger was the first person Huffington invited to start a blog, but she explained that there was a major technical gap for older contributors like Schlesinger, who were not up to date on the new media forms. Huffington, however, felt that blogging was a way to provide a platform for a wide variety of voices. "That was my first hope ... that we would elevate what blogging was by explaining
that, at the same time as you have professional editors [and] professional journalists, it's great to have a platform that welcomes voices," she said. " What is great about what we wanted to create from the beginning is that there is no hierarchy. You can have you or the president of France or the president of Tufts [University] next to a homeless teenager who has something interesting to say." While the HuffPost has garnered criticism about its aggregation methods, Huffington explained that this is one of its four primary purposes. "The goal was always to be four things: blogging — which was basically commentary — news that we produce, investigative journalism — which we added two years
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the co-chair of the Student Outreach Committee in his sophomore year. As part of the outreach committee, Núñez explained that he required that senators speak with individual student groups in order to understand the issues affecting them. To further this, he said he believes communication between administrators and students should be more open. The campaign manager for Núñez's presidential campaign, Hannah Deegan, said Núñez's previous accomplishments speak for the change he'd be able to bring to campus. "If you read his platform, you'll see that Andrew has a lot of focused ideas and specific solutions, but he's not kind of a niché candidate," Deegan, a junior, said. "He has his hand in different areas, and he has experience in a lot of different areas." Some of these accomplishments include changing the admittance policy at Hotung Café when he was a freshman, and working to increase the number of water purification stations on campus. Núñez said his biggest accomplishment has been helping to overturn the Committee on Student Life's (CSL) "justified departure" policy. "It's really important because that really shows how much a role a student can have at this university," Núñez said. "If you remember, when the CSL 'justified departure' policy first came out, [University President Anthony Monaco] came out in support of it two days later with a press release, so it was something that was already firmly established with the new administration. If it wasn't for the groundwork that the activists did, as well as what I did through senate and EEOC, that policy never would've been overturned." Núñez explained that this CSL policy revealed the need for a more transparent university. "The administration is very convoluted and veiled in different ways," he said. "When CSL made the decision, there were no avenues or discussions on how to repeal the decision." As a member of several dance groups, including Spirit of Color (SoC) and Tufts Dance Collective (TDC), Núñez has also helped facilitate a partnership between these groups and the Department of Dance and Drama. He also pushed for the Senate to purchase a new speaker system in the Jackson Gym Dance Lab. Deegan said that Núñez's achievements, from the Jackson speakers to the changing of CSL's "justifiable departure" policy, demonstrate the potential in the
Senate's role beyond the allocation of funding to student groups. "He really runs the [gamut] ... from making life at Tufts more enjoyable and convenient to these bigger issues of affordability, [equality], that are just critical as our university continues to grow," she said. Núñez said he believes the university has to do more to improve sustainability. He pointed to the lack of the discussion surrounding the publication of the Tufts Sustainability Report. "It is very contradictory of the university to be touting sustainability and not trying to divest from fossil fuels," he said. One remedy, Núñez suggested, is sending people to investor-stakeholder meetings to give their perspectives on these companies. Núñez also touted the need for discussions about trans-inclusion and genderneutral bathrooms. He suggested that professors ask students for their preferred gender pronoun. "There should be a way for students to have preferred gender pronouns on iSIS" he said. "Also, professors really need to be trained on how to include trans-students and students of color in their classrooms and queer studies into the curriculum because different histories need to be represented and reflected in the curriculum." Núñez also cited more consistency for Residential Assistant disciplinary action policies, a full amnesty policy concerning alcohol use and a stronger university sexual assault policy that puts survivors first, as part of his platform. Deegan explained that Núñez's connections with the administration and his understanding of student advocacy make him a unique and effective candidate. "Andrew is an incredibly outgoing person. He is connected to people all over this campus, but it's more than just at a social capacity," Deegan said. "He understands student activism on this campus, he cares about it ... I really don't believe that you can do this job to the best of your ability if you don't understand those two aspects and to the extent that Andrew understands them." Núñez said that his ability to lead in the face of obstacles makes him a good candidate for TCU president. "Anyone can hold the helm of the ship when the sea is calm, but I think Martin Luther King [Jr.] really sums it up when he says that 'A genuine leader is not a searcher for consensus but a molder of consensus,'" he said. "I think that that's really how I view myself and what I aspire to be."
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Action for Sexual Assault Prevention (ASAP) meetings. "The sexual assault taskforce has already secured a hire for prevention and education, and we need another special coordinator for resources and to increase knowledge of resources on campus," Joseph said. "I want to see that every oncampus living space has someone trained in issues of sexual violence and that they can help run education programs." The Office of Residential Life and Learning (ResLife) is also in need of reform, according to Joseph, who hopes to address what he calls the increasing housing shortage for upperclassmen. "I'm afraid that students won't be able to afford housing off campus and won't have housing on campus," he said. "And I am afraid we are only a few years away from that happening. We need to push Tufts to expedite the process of building a new dorm. And we need to push Tufts to hire someone to work in the Office of Residential Life and [Learning], to help students with off-campus housing, and not get taken advantage of by landlords." In addition to working with ResLife on housing issues, Joseph hopes to make more gender-neutral housing available and reform the role of Residential Assistants (RAs). "I have spoken with many RAs and a number of them agree with me that the RA should be more of a mentor figure and less of a police figure," he said. "It creates a difficult relationship between students and RAs when RAs are the people who get them in trouble, but also foster community and create a safe space in dorms." In addition to helping students in oncampus housing, Kaplan said Joseph is focused on building a community for off-campus students through the creation of a pub. "Right now, first and second-year students have the dorms as a place to kind of socialize, be together [and] become an inclusive community, but many upperclassmen live off campus. They don't have that area," Kaplan said. "Robert believes that an on-campus pub will give upperclassmen an opportunity to build their own oncampus communities." Joseph explained that he has also been heavily involved with the Tufts Transit Coalition, seeking to give students easier access to public transportation. "Essentially, this would allow students to have more jobs and internships in Boston when it currently costs them a lot to get back and forth," Joseph said. "The
University Pass program creates equity and will help students get the most out of their experience at Tufts. I think that the proximity to Boston is so important." In addition to implementing this program, Joseph feels that financial aid could be improved. "The university's Strategic Plan is interesting in that the most telling part of the plan isn't what is included, but what is left out," he said. "The university has no mention of becoming need-blind in the next 10 years, which is problematic for a university that prides itself on having a diverse array of students from all backgrounds. The plan misses the mark in a few places." He was also critical of the university's sustainability efforts and said the university is committed more to the appearance of acting sustainably than to actually implementing authentic sustainability. "There are so many things that they could be doing to invest in sustainability, and I haven't seen them doing that," he said. "A blanket statement that we aren't going to divest at this time is a big mistake." Joseph explained that, while it is important to maintain a respectful relationship with university administrators, he will still actively push the student body's opinion on important issues. During his time on Senate, Joseph spearheaded the effort to amend the constitution, helped create the position of a Women's Center Representative and made the Diversity and Community Affairs Officer position a part of the Executive Board. This semester, he has been a advocate for an education major to be added to the School of Arts and Sciences, and he secured funding for an on-campus green house for the Garden Club. "I am running for TCU president because I want to help students succeed," Joseph said. "The Garden Club is an excellent example of that. I saw passionate students that wanted a Green House, and I saw obstacles. I want to eliminate obstacles and help students achieve their goals." Kaplan said that Joseph's work is demonstrative of his commitment to working together with students and the administration to produce change. "He is so experienced, he is so progressive, he has been a part of so much change at Tufts," Kaplan said. "I really just think that from his experience alone he is qualified to be our next TCU president, and that is just compounded by the fact that he has this incredibly open and outgoing personality."
Huffington discusses opportunities for online journalism after we launched ... and news aggregation," she said. "I believe that even if I had an unlimited budget, I would still aggregate news because our promise to readers is that they can come to The Huffington Post and find the most interesting things on the Internet, whether we produce them or [bring] them together." Huffington said that websites like HuffPost have the ability to bring information together and disseminate it to the global population, which has had a tremendous impact on world events. "It has already spawned revolutions," she said. "It has upended governments, it has given a form of expression to more people than it has before, it has democratized information and communication. Interestingly enough, self expression has become the new entertainment, and it's fascinating how people want to express themselves. They want to be part of the story of their times, and that's incredibly healthy." Despite the growing popularity of online media, Huffington nevertheless feels that print media will survive as she believes having a hard copy of a newspaper or magazine is essentially a part of the human DNA. Huffington also stressed that the advance of online media allows journalists to be more persistent in finding and publishing information. Whereas most print journal-
ists — with the exception of Murrow — would abandon a story after several days, she said online media has reversed this phenomenon. "You would see big stories break on the front pages of newspaper and always die there," she said. "The great thing about online journalism is that it's easier to stay on a story and keep developing it. You may not have the big breaking news every day on the story, but you can develop it with the latest that has happened ... and therefore stories can stay alive longer than before." Huffington also spoke about her new book, "Thrive," which details her idea for a new metric to define success. She explained that she collapsed several years ago from her stress and workload, and has since discovered that wisdom is the third pillar to achieving success. "We allow the world to define success as just these two legs: money and power," she said. "As I came to ... I looked around, and I saw a lot of people who were unbelievably burned out, who would have been successful by conventional definitions, but their health has been impaired, their capacity to make wise decisions has been impaired." Huffington concluded that there is an important role for citizen journalists, and that anyone can benefit society through writing.
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Arianna Huffington speaks to Jonathan Tisch during this year's Edward R. Murrow Forum on Issues in Journalism. "Whether we're journalists or whether one form or another is one of the deepest we're simply living our lives in another things we can do," she said. "The power of fashion, being able to capture the depth words to communicate that is something of human experience and to translate it in truly extraordinary."
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Financing the ideas that embody Tufts' spirit of "active citizenship" can be difficult. But the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U), a national conference several Tufts students attended last month, is working to change that. Hosted by former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and their daughter Chelsea Clinton, CGI U brought together over 1,100 undergraduates from around the world — providing a select group of attendees with large grants for their service projects. All student attendees were selected from a pool of applicants who proposed a "Commitment to Action," a plan addressing a contemporary issue in the international community. "In the application process you talk about work that you have been doing, and one way that you're going to expand it or advance it in the coming years," senior Jessica Laporte, a 2014 CGI U attendee, said. "So you make a commitment to that action in the application." In her application, Laporte, an international relations major, wrote about her commitment to fighting cholera in Haiti and asked the CGI U for seed funding, which she received. While the monetary support is beneficial, the merits associated with attending the conference is what defined the experience for junior Mahlet Meshesha, who attended CGI U in 2013. She is currently the CGI U campus student representative at Tufts. "I think that the most beneficial part of [the conference] was definitely the networking," Meshesha said. "And as hard as it is, it's a very intense three days where you want to get to know as many people as possible." Each year, the conference features speakers who are experts in their field. These distinguished individuals give advice and provide networking
opportunities to help students fulfill their Commitments to Action. Recent panel members include Senator John McCain (R-Ariz.), Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, former Representative Gabrielle Giffords (D-Ariz.), comedic talk show hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert, Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey and YouTube co-founder Chad Hurley. "There are a lot of celebrities and renowned ... commitment makers and it's great hearing about their life story and how they got into the work they did," Meshesha said. "There are special interest groups, so that if you're interested in say the environment or you're interested in educational disparities or health disparities, you can meet up with people from not only the U.S., but across the world who are looking for those things," said Mindy Nierenberg, a faculty member at the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service and director of the entrepreneurial leadership studies minor. Joining a wide array of schools nationwide, and hoping to support and mentor student innovators, Tufts recently became a member of the CGI U Network, making it one of 30 schools to do so, according to Nierenberg. "We are committed to offer $10,000 as our own commitment to CGI U," Nierenberg said. "That funding includes sending some students to the meeting, but it also includes specific funding for the projects themselves." According to CGI U's website, 50 percent of the university's funding to CGI U goes towards student ideas and projects. Last year, Meshesha worked with the Tisch College to enroll Tufts as a member school to the CGI U network. "Students [and universities] who do apply are able to get funding from not only CGI U, but also Tufts," Meshesha said. "So they don't have to pay for the conference if they can't afford to, and flights and food, all of that can be included, which is a great advantage."
Over the years, many Tufts students have attended the conference and successfully enacted their Commitments to Action. One of them was Hammad Bassam, a Fletcher School graduate who attended CGI U meetings in both 2009 and 2010. His commitment to develop summer camps for Palestinian refugee youth successfully grew into "I Have a Dream," a camp he co-founded, which has reached over 300 Palestinian youth. In addition to Tufts students reaping the benefits of CGI U, Nierenberg explained how the Tisch College has sought the help of CGI U to complete some of its proposals. "One of the commitments that was selected by CGI U last year was a group of Tisch Scholars who were planning on addressing educational disparities on the Navajo reservation," she said. "This year, those students did fulfill that commitment. They went during spring break and had a college fair on the reservation. Over 150 youth, plus their family members, attended the college fair. There were 17 different colleges that were attendance." Students looking to apply do not need to know all the details of their Commitment to Action — they only need a strong idea, Nierenberg said. "Someone had applied with the idea to have a sexual health program in a high school, but hadn't known what high school to work with," she said. "So you don't have to already have that set to apply." According to Meshesha, the CGI U meeting is a great forum for student leaders who have an idea and want to make change. The funding provided from the conference then helps turn these ideas into reality. "Making change is difficult, especially with a lack of funding," Meshesha said. "The idea is the first part, but getting funding, getting the right connections and networking can be very difficult; and CGIU does a really great job at supporting students to make that change."
ou know, I would really love to see Boston in the snow." Spoken like the true California girl. My mom arrived in balmy Boston last weekend and came to the conclusion that winter was a figment of my imagination. After our endless winter, I did not appreciate that. Having a parent visit you in college is like having your two worlds collide. Things that seem mundane to us are all of a sudden novel and exciting to our parents. "No way! There are two dining halls?!" "Peanut butter is available at every meal?!" "There are so many books in the library!" It's probably a good reminder to see everything through the eyes of someone who doesn't take what we have for granted. Having my mom here was wonderful. She brought with her the warm weather, but also memories of my childhood. Specifically, her dance moves in the aisles at the gospel choir concert reminded me of the open house for one of my music classes in high school when my musically inclined parents attended. All of the parents were taught a simple rhythm and song to repeat. All of the other parents floated in and out of rhythm, aware that they were in front of their children. But not my parents. You would think that they were performing at the Kennedy Center. They clapped with precision and sang on pitch as their voices soared above all the other parents. Seeing my mom this weekend made memories of this moment flood back to me, but this time in a totally happy way. When you're younger, your parents have the power to embarrass you to your core. It can make you want to curl up in a ball and retreat from the world. But now that I've moved so far away from my parents, I actually relish those embarrassing moments. I miss my dad walking me to my second grade classroom in his pajamas and singing Al Green all the way to the door. I miss my mom's loud, "Hey ladies!" whenever seeing my high school friends in town. Seeing my mom grooving along to the music from the audience last weekend made me so happy. I was elated that she was here and that my two worlds could come together for even just a little bit. Seeing parts of Boston through her eyes, as someone who was just visiting for a few days, I saw a lot of beauty that I don't usually stop to appreciate in the usual flow of my life here. We walked for hours and listened to the birds and marveled at the cobblestone streets. We sat and drank coffee on the sidewalk and people watched. While waiting for the T, we saw an older couple ballroom dancing on the platform. The way the light hit a piece of artwork at the MFA was breathtaking. There is so much happening all the time, but you have to take a minute to see all of it. In high school we called these "Joshua Bell Moments." This idea came from a teacher who told me about a time when Joshua Bell played outside the Washington, D.C., metro: Over the course of 45 minutes, only six people stopped to listen. I think I had forgotten about "Joshua Bell Moments" until this past weekend. As spring is upon us we need to stop for just a minute once in a while and listen to the music — because you never know who is playing. Eva Batalla-Mann is a sophomore majoring in peace and justice studies and community health. She can be reached at Eva. Batalla_Mann@tufts.edu.
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any students are familiar with the process of buying books: With each new semester comes the ever-daunting task of trying to find the correct editions without spending all of next year's paychecks. As stressful as buying books can be, the process can be significantly more enjoyable (and less expensive) if one buys used copies. Far different than descending into the basement of the Tufts University bookstore or receiving a package from Chegg in the mail, perusing the aisles of a used bookstore can offer more than just a means to an end. Searching for texts — a task that can often be overwhelming — has the potential to become a hobby in Boston, a city speckled with small, secondhand bookstores. Raven Used Books delights with low prices One such gem is Raven Used Books, which has two locations — one in Harvard Square and the other on Newbury Street. The Harvard Square site is home to roughly 16,000 books and receives shipments of over 1,000 new books weekly. Though the shop itself is quite small, it is organized and well kept, and offers a uniquely peaceful space within bustling Harvard Square. Raven Used Books has a very particular personality. The thick black water pipes that line the shop's white-washed brick walls and ceiling makes the store feel familiar, like a cleaner, better-lit version of the basement in your childhood home. With its small size and simple yet stylized layout, looking for titles in Raven is a far more intimate experience than visiting a larger chain bookstore. The books denied space on the shelves are stacked on the floor or placed haphazardly on top of random objects, like old metal heaters, further adding to the laid-back ambiance of the store. Whereas bigger bookstores like Barnes and Noble have entire rows designated for specific categories, Raven usually dedicates only a few shelves
to each section — though there are a few exceptions. Fiction/literature and art books, for example, have a more extensive inventory, and many customers flock to the photography/graphic design section, which occupies the back wall of the shop. One such customer is Benjamin Korsch, a sophomore at University of Massachusetts, Boston, who often spends time searching secondhand bookstores for reasonably priced, hidden treasures. "I rarely buy non-art books," said Korsch, who noted that after perusing the shelves of Raven, he would be heading to other used bookstores in the area before the end of the day. Though he lamented that secondhand bookstores tend to have a far less extensive selection than their corporate counterparts, he is attracted to them because of their low prices. It's no secret that books can be very expensive, but stores like Raven are perfect for bibliophiles on a budget. A peaceful, suprising retreat Price cuts aren't the only reason people frequent secondhand bookstores; for many, these spaces serve as an excuse to get off campus and relax. "I'd say we go more when it's cold because there is nothing else to do," said sophomore Eleanor Richard. "It's fun to sit in a bookstore and look at art books," she added. Richard, like Korsch, said that she rarely searches for required academic texts in secondhand bookstores because the books "aren't always organized in a way that makes sense, and the likelihood that they have what you need is so low." For junior Ilona Balagula, however, this chaotic atmosphere is what draws her in. After studying abroad in New Zealand last semester and visiting bookstores there, Balagula returned to the United States with a greater appreciation for Boston's used bookstore culture. Though she is far from a "book nerd," Balagula said that a day she spent in Pegasus Books — a used bookstore in Wellington, New Zealand — as one of her fondest memories from her time
abroad. "There is an element of surprise [in a used bookstore]," she said. "[Pegasus] was so cool because there was no structure. All the books were random — they weren't organized by any normal category." Rodney's Bookstore has extensive inventory Housing more than 45,000 books, Rodney's Bookstore — located in Central Square — caters to a wider spectrum of book lovers. Hit by a pine tree aroma upon entering, customers quickly learn that Rodney's also has a substantial selection of wooden bookshelves available for purchase. Postcards, records, maps, posters and knick-knacks are also for sale, which makes Rodney's feel somewhat like a thrift shop. It is precisely this vibe that attracts customers like sophomore Erinn Geyer, who finds Rodney's similar to the secondhand bookstores in her hometown of Concord, Mass. "There are some really cool stores in downtown Concord [that] have used books and little knick-knacks that I definitely like to peruse," Geyer said. It is the layout of the store, however, that makes this gem particularly special. The store designates not just a shelf or section, but an entire backroom to all books related to athletics, including sports history, player biographies and sports fiction. There is also a neighboring back room devoted to paperback books, as well as a substantially sized children's reading corner. The shop's most extensive sections are those of art, philosophy, design and science. For Geyer, going to secondhand bookstores feels nostalgic. Less preoccupied with finding the best deals, Geyer is more interested in quality. "When I was little, I really liked to go into used book stores and try to find a cool edition of a book if it was there," she said. With its welcoming staff, finding desired titles in Rodney's is fairly easy and customers can even get advice from the store about local restaurants and bars with the best reading spots. Newcomers and regulars alike will
appreciate the friendly exchanges with Rodney's management, which adds a distinct flavor to Central Square's only used bookstore. Used books and their histories Boston itself is home to numerous secondhand bookstores, including the créme de la créme of rare and antique books: Brattle Book Shop at Downtown Crossing. With over 250,000 books occupying over three floors and various outdoor racks, Brattle is home to a rich collection of out-of-print and used books, as well as vintage posters and maps. And just a few streets over from Brattle is Commonwealth Books, which has a substantial reserve of rare documents in addition to its collection of 40,000 used titles. Both Brattle Book Shop and Commonwealth Books are the helpful when looking for specific editions of old books or manuscripts. However, some bookshop lovers note that it is not the edition of the book that matters, but who owned it previously. Junior Ryan Parigoris said his favorite aspect of used books "is when there are things written or underlined in them." "I think it's really awesome to see what people thought of the book," he said. "It's almost like you're reading two stories at once." Geyer agreed, recalling when she discovered that the author of one of her used books had signed it for a previous owner. "It's a nice surprise to see that the book that I bought from a used bookstore is signed [for] somebody else," she said. "I [can] imagine the story of who this person is." Whether students are searching for relatively unworn books, browsing for specific editions or meandering through stacks looking for handwritten notes in the margins, visiting secondhand bookstores is undoubtedly a rewarding experience. Boston is a city with a rich literary history, and while bookstores in other cities have closed their doors, Raven Used Books, Rodney's Bookstore, Brattle Book Shop and Commonwealth Books remain open, burgeoning with previously loved literature begging to be read.
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irector Spike Lee's film "He Got Game" (1998) documents a college-bound basketball superstar’s introduction to the national spotlight. While adjusting to his fame, 18-year-old Jesus Shuttlesworth (Ray Allen) finds himself in the midst of emotional battles brought about by his broken home and imprisoned father, Jake (Denzel Washington). The plot focuses on the emotional roller coaster that both men deal with as they attempt to find closure for past events. An immovable force that exists outside the maze of charged dialogue, basketball itself becomes the glue that holds the story together. By the film's conclusion, Lee is able to convey an important message to the audience regarding the game: Even in the life of the man so revered for his basketball prowess, family and education still prevail beyond the sport itself, and remain the most important things in his life. Lee also makes it a point to satirize the heavy emphasis that American culture has placed on basketball and basketball players in general. Lee pokes fun at media's aggrandized portrayals of star basketball players by naming his main character "Jesus." Clearly, that is a ridiculous name. But is it really that far off from superstar LeBron James' sobriquet "King James?" Perhaps not. Furthermore, Lee hints that we sports fans tend to talk about and treat the best basketball players in the country as if they are our personal saviors. For most of us, that exaggerated perception has no real consequences. After all, it's a winwin situation: Those superstars make more money, while we also get to periodically enjoy the endless spectacles that are college and NBA games. Although there's presumably no harm done to any players involved in the constant exchange of cash for entertainment, there are victims who (ironically) suffer more as basketball become more lucrative. These victims are the many black kids, particularly inner city youths, who grow up believing with conviction that the only way for them to succeed in life is to become the next Jesus Shuttlesworth, the next John Wall or the next Andrew Wiggins. Even their parents may buy into the prospect of their children getting rich quick by encouraging excellence only in this one sport, which kids are typically exposed to at an early age. Which brings us to the question: When did basketball become such a black thing? It seems as if within the grand scheme of society or even just athletics, the basketball court has emerged as one of the few spaces in which blackness is the bona fide norm. So maybe a black kid's obsession with stardom on the basketball court is just an example of his seeking to completely immerse himself in a practice that has long been imbedded in his black culture. From this perspective, fame and the money are just a bonus that comes with the decision to become a professional athlete in a game that serves as an artful portrayal of blackness. But no, that just sounds like nonsense. Lee's right. At the end of the day, it's really just about the money. Of course, there will always be, on an almost annual basis, a Jesus Shuttlesworth — the game won't be abandoned anytime soon. But for every one of those, there are thousands of shattered dreams that rarely manifest themselves in other productive ways. We're disturbingly far from the day when your average poor, black, middle-school kid playing basketball on the playground courts saw the game as just a leisure activity and not an investment of time toward a clownishly unrealistic career choice. They have other options. Or do they? Nash Simpson is a senior majoring in English. He can be reached at Nash. Simpson@tufts.edu.
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TV REVIEW
'Veep' remains TV's sharpest comedy by Dan O'Leary Daily Editorial Board
With a seemingly endless stream of bickering, partisan maneuvering and political drama, it's no wonder that Washington,
Veep Starring Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Anna Chlumsky, Tony Hale, Reid Scott
Airs Sundays at 10:30 p.m. on HBO D.C. has provided creative fodder to countless television shows over the years. Some, like "The West Wing" (1999-2006), offer an ideal version of government, with honorable politicians serving the public good. Other series, like "House of Cards" (2013-present), highlight the Machiavellian schemes and machinations of Washington power players. And then there's "Veep," which may offer the most frighteningly accurate depiction of the United States government: narcissistic and often clueless individuals, who represent the height of dysfunction. Now in its third season, this comedy is firing on all cylinders and remains the hidden gem in HBO's Sunday night lineup. Thanks to its razor-sharp wit and hilarious cast, creator Armando Iannucci's "Veep" is both a brilliant satire of American politics and one of the funniest show currently on television. "Veep" follows the exploits of Vice President Selina Meyer (Julia LouisDreyfus) and her staff. The show originally
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Julia Louis-Dreyfus completely inhabits the role of Selina Meyer in 'Veep.' derived much of its humor from poking fun at the lopsided power dynamics (and powerlessness) Selina faced in Washington as the nation's No. 2 player. And although some of these antics still remain, this latest season finds her benefiting from the fallout of season two, in which the president bows out of running for a second term due to political scandal, clearing a path to the Oval Office for Selina. That is, of course, if she can actually make it there. While "Veep" may have shifted more of this season's action to the campaign trail, Selina's staff remains as chaotic as ever, bungling photo ops and leaking sensitive information left and right. Beyond the show's comic misadventures, much of its strength comes from its satirization of politics and D.C. culture. Indeed, the series takes on everything from foreign diplomacy to fundraising to government shutdowns. "Veep" has even demonstrated a willingness to dive into hot-button topics: In the most recent episode, Selina is pushed to take a stance on abortion. Even after a lengthy debate with her staff, Selina's response still consists mostly of meaningless platitudes — her previous official position on the issue was "Freedom means the freedom to choose how to use that freedom to protect the freedom of others." This convoluted answer takes a stab at the politicians who wind up saying nothing of substance for fear of losing votes. None of this material would excel without an equally stellar cast to deliver it, and this is where "Veep" shines. With two seasons under their belts, the actors have created fully developed characters and carved out their niches on the show. Selina's "bag man," Gary (Tony Hale), continues to suffer from an identity crisis and
director of communications Mike (Matt Walsh) remains inept as ever; Amy (Anna Chlumsky), Selina's chief of staff, and deputy director of communications Dan (Reid Scott) constantly try to outmaneuver one another. Now, 20 episodes into the series, the cast has reached such a level of rapport that even a subtle cue, like a panicked glance from Jonah (Timothy Simons, easily the MVP of the supporting cast), can be downright hysterical. Moments like these firmly place "Veep" alongside similarly impressive comedies, such as “The Office” (2005-2013) and earlier seasons of "Arrested Development" (2003-2013). And tying this all together is LouisDreyfus' performance as Selina, which won her an Emmy in both 2012 and 2013. LouisDreyfus completely inhabits her character, combining just the right amounts of narcissism, cluelessness and political acumen to make Selina a gifted but often times discombobulated elected official. Even small moments — like Selina aimlessly hitting her desk out of boredom in the season premiere — are just as funny as seeing her navigate the political currents of Washington and life on the campaign trail. Of all the comedies currently on television, "Veep" remains the one to beat. Between scripts packed with witty banter and biting dialogue, an outstanding supporting cast and a winning lead performance from Louis-Dreyfus, the show is a vastly underrated gem that you should be watching. And if you're on the fence about tuning in, now's the time to buckle down for an HBO Go marathon and catch up. With an entire campaign left to run, there's still a whole lot left for Selina Meyer and her staff to mess up this season.
THEATER PREVIEW
'De Nuestros Ojos' captures diverse Latina experiences on campus
"De Nuestros Ojos," a senior capstone project being produced in association with Bare Bodkin, will open tonight in Balch Arena Theater. The result of months of work and transformation, the show is a combination of spoken word pieces and monologues that explore the experiences of Latina women on and off campus. Earlier this year, the show's creator, cowriter and director senior Yessenia Rivas used Facebook and the Latino Center, contacted members of the theater community at Tufts and asked her friends to find written contributions describing what it is like to be Latina at Tufts. The show began to take shape after Rivas received 10 submissions (and contributed a monologue herself). Originally, Rivas imagined "De Nuestros Ojos" as a dance and theater piece, but later decided that she did not want any visual elements to distract from the words being spoken on stage. Today, she is proud of the collection of voices and stories that "De Nuestros Ojos" weaves together. Junior Andrea Simons, one of four actresses who are performing their own and other submissions, discussed her contribution to the piece. "My monologue is about being a white Latina ... and [my experience] not quite feeling Latina enough at Tufts and in general," she said. Rivas noted that this self-doubt was a common theme among submissions and
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Yessenia Rivas’ play, 'De Nuestros Ojos,' explores what it means to be Latina at Tufts. an idea that "De Nuestros Ojos" attempts to challenge. "Everyone [questions] whether they're [Latina] enough or not," she said. "It's something that I've dealt with ... I found a lot of people have these same questions. They don't know if they're Latina enough. And what does that even mean?"
The cast of "De Nuestros Ojos" will give two performances in Balch Arena Theater tonight, starting at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; each run is expected to last under 45 minutes. "De Nuestros Ojos" is a free, nonticketed event, and is open to all members of the Tufts community. —by Drew Robertson
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MOVIE REVIEW
'Heaven Is for Real' delivers portrait of Christianity
Movie is self-defeating, mildly entertaining by Anthony Martinez Daily Editorial Board
It started with a bestselling book: "Heaven Is for Real" (2010), the account of Colton
Heaven Is for Real Directed by Randall Wallace Starring Greg Kinnear, Kelly Reilly, Thomas Haden Church Burpo's near-death experience, during which the four-year-old allegedly briefly visited heaven before being wrenched back to life through the miracle of modern medical science. The topic is very big-hearted in many respects, and the film attempts to follow suit. There is a lot to be said about trying to make a sincere film these days — though it does depend on the topic. In any case, it requires a certain amount of courage (or perhaps ignorance) to produce, as director Randall Wallace has, the cinematic equivalent of a Christian rock song. "Heaven is for Real," both entices and repulses viewers in a similar fashion. On one hand, it is a well-produced and aesthetically sound movie. There are beautiful shots of the Midwestern countryside where aerial panoramas capture crop fields in all their grandeur. Vivid gold stalks sway beneath enormous skylines, while clouds pass by casting serene, mile-long shadows. And, really, these sights are lovely in a banal sort of way. Then the movie happens. Anybody who has seen the trailer for "Heaven is for Real"
can see why this film might be slightly sickening. The trailer is a concentrated dose of everything rotten about this film. It's a breakdown of all the scenes in which Colton (Connor Curum), innocently iterates facts about relatives he couldn't have possibly met or mentions seeing things as they were occurring during his surgery — extrasensory knowledge he chalks up to one event: going to heaven. Delivered together, these assertions pile up into a cringe-inducing tableau that is simultaneously casual and forthright in the tackiest way possible. Worst of all, these moments are out of place in a film that is — surprisingly — halfway decent without them. These bright-eyed comments about heaven are couched within a story about a Midwestern family going through tough times. The buildup to the big event (Colton's near-death experience and subsequent visit to heaven) is part of a narrative that moves organically from scene to scene. Greg Kinnear plays Todd Burpo, a pastor and jack-of-alltrades, whose only flaw is his unbridled generosity, which is slowly burying his family in debt. When his son nearly dies and starts talking about his trip to heaven, Todd becomes obsessed with reevaluating his faith and the idea of heaven itself. This revelation has unpleasant consequences for Todd. People ostracize the family, his church begins to doubt whether he's qualified to preach and a visit to a therapist turns into an unpleasant encounter with a cold, secular buzzkill. Surprisingly, the beginning of the movie doesn't even fea-
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Greg Kinnear plays a conflicted father in the cheesy 'Heaven is for Real.' ture the Burpo family. It starts in Lithuania, where a young girl with the calm visage of a serial killer is painting a single eye in the middle of a canvas, and ends by showing the same girl finishing a portrait of Jesus she has painted from a vision. When Colton sees the portrait online, he confirms with groan-inducing aplomb, "Yep, that's him." Such trite scenes are intercut with surprisingly deft comedy and even a bit of compel-
ling drama. The first 30 minutes of the film don't even mention the movie's lofty claim about heaven's existence, and if you walked into the movie knowing nothing about it you'd think you were simply watching the plight of small town America and the nuclear family play out on screen. Unfortunately, nothing can make up for contrived shots of Colton gazing sweetly into the distance where there are birdhouses coincidently shaped like a crucifixes.
Overall, "Heaven is for Real" is bland, sugarcoated dogma with high artistic production value. By attempting to logically confirm heaven's existence, it compromises Christianity's grounding in faith and sends a one-dimensional message that the film tries to pass off as complex. It's not hard to see why this movie, which proselytizes in all the cheesiest ways and tries to affirm the literal existence of heaven, still reeks of religious propaganda.
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A 25-year-old student at MassArt was arrested on Monday for placing a rice cooker inside a backpack at the finish line of the Boston Marathon, as a form of what he called “performance art” on the one-year anniversary of the bombing at last year's marathon. His family wrote a letter to The Boston Globe yesterday, outlining his history of mental health issues and calling for more societal support for the mentally ill. Planting a fake explosive device at the scene of a terrorist attack that is still all too fresh in the minds of Bostonians is a sick and abominable trick. This incident, however, also offers an opportunity to reflect on the way mental illness is handled at both the university and societal levels. The arrest at the finish line demonstrates the insufficient ways in which our country typically deals with mental health. The United States has historically done a poor job of attempting to
treat the mentally ill. Far too often, the story of the mentally ill ends in handcuffs instead of a visit to a doctor's office or treatment facility. Often, the focus is on removing these individuals from society due to fear or a failure to understand their health conditions, rather than on figuring out how best to help them. Mental health research and treatment lacks the open dialogue other similarly significant problems have benefitted from. More openness surrounding mental illness and its victims would greatly increase public acceptance and understanding of the this disease. Universities can work with students to improve institutional support for those suffering from mental illness. Although college students are adults and are within their rights to refuse treatment, a university setting is a relatively controlled environment where
keeping tabs on students' mental wellbeing should be very feasible. Yet there’s only so much monitoring administrators can do. At some point, peers must be able to catch each other before they fall. Students everywhere can help improve the mental health support system by looking out for one another. Indeed, the value of a suggestion to seek out counseling or advice cannot be understated. The mentally ill shouldn't have to commit dangerous or destructive acts for society to notice the issues they face every day. Support for the mentally ill can be expanded through more institutional support in universities, increased funding for research, better treatment on the federal and state levels and, quite simply, by people looking out for one another. As we learned in the hours after last year's Boston Marathon, we're at our best when we have each others' backs.
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Hall of Fame must not limit inductees by Danni Wang The Daily Trojan
Starting from those formative toddler years, I soaked up everything that my parents enjoyed. When it came to music, I was stuck with what they liked. It wasn't until much later that I discovered all of the music out there. I appreciated the revolutionary musical groundwork laid by The Beatles, all while blasting Run-DMC in my car. I love the Dixie Chicks for their lyrical candor, and I thank The Black Keys for introducing me to the world of alternative music. Needless to say, my interests in music are no longer confined to the classic tunes my parents play. As a lover of many genres, I've learned to recognize the brilliance of artists that have paved the way for changes in all facets of music. I'm thankful that the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame praises various artists each year for their historic contributions because I believe that this recognition sets a high caliber for music. Each year, a selection of musical acts, reviewed by an elite review board, is inducted into this Hall of Fame, representing the movers and shakers in rock music. On April 10, Cat Stevens, Hall & Oates, Kiss, Linda Ronstadt, Nirvana, Peter Gabriel and three others solidified their standing in the musical world. Unfortunately, these
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achievements by some of my favorite bands revealed some startling limitations to this honor. First, the criteria for determining who should be considered one of the greats in this members-only club is very rigid and limiting. According to The New York Times, the selection committee that grants artists entrance into this prestigious club is controlled by six individuals. To me, these few individuals don't represent popular opinion. Rather, they seem to shape popular opinion about music. Music is interpreted differently by everyone for its meaning, and certain bands draw a special connection to specific listeners. This selection committee, without really exploring what certain bands mean to all people, manipulates what is deemed the greatest. It is very hard to measure, especially in this subjective context, which musical acts have rippled the music industry or impacted culture in a grand way. It's no wonder that certain bands such as Guns N' Roses and the Sex Pistols have famously boycotted the ceremony even though they were inducted. Though rock music finds its roots in rhythm and blues, it has expanded and adapted to different styles of music over the years. Rock music is no longer fenced around Elvis Presley or James Brown, and many more artists have made significant
contributions to the music world, even if they skirt around the conventional conception of "rock." According The New York Times, legendary hip-hop groups such as N.W.A. once again were passed over by the Hall of Fame committee. The Paul Butterfield Blues Band was also omitted from the list, even though it has influenced many of today's leading acts. Music is a fluid institution, and even though it boasts clear rankings, these genres are interweaving webs, feeding into one another. This induction ceremony is a celebration of music. By excluding acts because they don't fit the mold is to do the opposite of that. There needs to be an inclusion of all types of music in this setting. That said, the new inductees to the Hall of Fame are legendary in their own right. "Beth" (1976) by Kiss and "Smells like Teen Spirit" (1991) by Nirvana are two of my personal anthems. I vow to someday recreate that scene from "500 Days of Summer" (2009) with "You Make My Dreams" (1980) by Hall & Oates. Maybe I'll become Vine-famous. The bottom line is, music is great. Music completes who we are. Having a small, dominating presence set the standard of what should be interwoven in our lives is absolutely ludicrous. So, like Axl Rose, I shake my head at the Hall of Fame for ignoring the range of artists out there.
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The reasons I run by John Kwon
Many aspects of Tufts' student life have changed since I first arrived here in the fall of 2010. I can no longer study at the REZQuad Café behind Miller, and my freshmen from Tufts Wilderness Orientation can only imagine the spectacle that was NQR. Our president is different, our gym is different and how Lewis Hall was not featured in an episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" (2003-2012) surprises me to this day. As the proverbial book of my undergraduate career comes to a close, I am once again reminded just how fortunate I am: fortunate to be surrounded by my friends and my family; fortunate to have been given another opportunity to learn; and fortunate to have called this campus home for the past four years. In this home, one thing has certainly not changed, and that is the strength of our community. What comes next is a disjointed attempt to explain exactly why I feel so. Hitching a ride with fellow runners back to Tufts after the events of last year's Marathon Monday, I kept quiet. The entire trip, I cannot recall even uttering a sound as I solemnly stared out the window. It had nothing to do with the atrocity that had just occurred at the finish line, nor was it attributed to the incomparable pain coursing through my inexperienced upper thighs. I had not finished the race. There were no friends drenching me in champagne or volunteers eagerly waiting to wrap me in a runner's blanket. Two individuals had not only put so many peoples' lives in jeopardy, but had also doused the dreams of so many like me. Letting the impulsive side in me run free meant running the risk of appearing
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incredibly selfish as I vented my frustration. So, I kept quiet. As we drove down College Ave., my friend, Riley, requested to be dropped off by the track. Having just run as far as I had, he turned to me and asked if I wanted to finish the final half-mile with him. The corners of my mouth, prompted by this pleasant surprise, gently curved upwards as if to say “yes,” and we made our way over to what was the only form of closure available to us that day. Arms held high, I finished my second lap around the track, ending with an embrace in Riley's arms. How could this all have happened? Why did I feel the way I did? Even a year later, I struggle to fully immerse myself back to that April morning because on a day where I was fortunate to be alive and well, I was nothing but thankless. I knew how lucky I was to be safe, but this wasn't the ending I had envisioned. A day supposedly highlighted by the triumph over physical and mental adversity had become tainted with self-interest and egotism. But on that same day, where a runner felt more shame than pride, a community absolved him without hesitation. This community cared for all of its members, from the fellow runners who began that crisp Monday morning in Hopkinton to the concerned onlookers updating their Twitter feeds in Tisch. In those following weeks, there was no place in the world I would have rather been at than my home away from home. When I felt alone in my feelings following the race, I found companionship in the similar internal conflicts of other runners. When I struggled to walk down a flight of stairs without looking like a fool, I found an outstretched hand from a random
student. That hand meant more to me than the combined feeling of crossing more than a thousand Boston Marathon finish lines. Maybe in my desperate struggle to prove something to that out-of-shape boy who could barely run a mile a year earlier, I got caught up in the notion that I had done this all on my own. In reality, there had always been someone right beside me, pushing me to continue on. If you ever asked me how my morning run went, you were that person. If I ever saw you on the street and ran a bit harder to impress you, you were that person. And if you ever pushed yourself to do something you never thought you could do before, you were that person. Borrowing words from Christopher McDougall of "Born to Run" (2009): "The reason we race isn't so much to beat each other, ... but to be with each other." When I line up in Hopkinton this coming Monday, I'll look down at my bib number. The number will be different, and so will the shirt that I'll be wearing. My anxiety won't be as high as it was last year, and I will be better trained. But I know what will remain constant, and that is the strength of the community I'll be running home to. I will finish the race this year. A part of it is for myself — for my closure. But the other part is for a community that saw me through a journey, one that transcended asphalt and gravel. So, here I am now. Fortunate to be cared for. Fortunate to be running again. Fortunate to be a Jumbo. John Kwon is a senior majoring in economics. He can be reached at John.Kwon@ tufts.edu.
Why I run with Rojo by Alli Barkin
I met Robert Joseph the fall of my freshman year. In both senses of the word, Robert is one of the best friends I have ever had — we are very close, but he is also one of the most loyal, genuine people I have ever met. I ache at the thought of taking him to Dewick because I know he will run into 20 students. He'll know all of their first and last names, majors and absolutely must have a conversation to ask how they're doing and how classes are going. And it's effortless. Robert doesn't work at memorizing facts and placing names with faces to advance himself in any way — he comes from a place of honest care and concern 100 percent of the time. But Robert Joseph, above all, is passionate about passion. If a student or group approaches him about an idea enthusiastically, it's as if their enthusiasm melts into him, and he is immediately working on funding or policy or whatever it is that he can help them with. If you come to Rojo with excitement, he will not simply meet you halfway — he will take what you bring and blow it up exponentially. He trusts and believes in the students of this university. He believes in their ideas, their capabilities, their fights. He understands that even when a struggle is not pertinent to him, if students are fighting, it must be an idea worth fighting for, and he joins in support. Robert is an exemplary human being. He is kind and open-minded and extremely hard working. Of course, like everyone, he has weaknesses with which I am quite familiar, though I see none that would compromise his ability to be an outstanding president. Shortly before writing this, I sat down to talk privately with him about the campaign. My only thought the entire time was that if I could just videotape everything he was saying and broadcast it, this election would be won. If you talk to him for three minutes, and see the energy in his eyes, and feel the commitment behind his words, you will understand. If you are unsure, I urge you
to seek him out and start a short conversation about anything you'd like to see happen on this campus. You will walk away feeling heard, appreciated and respected every time. Robert has proven his concern for others time and again during his five semesters on the TCU Senate. Robert is a natural facilitator, and his experiences as a senator and as the Senate Parliamentarian have made him well acquainted with both the Senate and Tufts administration. When members of the Tufts Garden Club proposed the creation of an on-campus greenhouse, Robert quickly and efficiently translated the idea into a Senate resolution, which he sponsored this past semester. Not only did he represent the needs of a specific student group through a resolution, but he has followed through and has organized and participated in meetings with the club and members of the Tufts administration in hopes of making the project a reality. Since his freshman year, he has constantly used his position to advocate for the needs of a variety of groups at Tufts, helping them navigate an oftentimes confusing system. As Parliamentarian his sophomore year, he worked to ensure the smooth introduction of a Women's Center Community Representative, who has helped ensure the consistent inclusion of their voice on Senate. Essentially, the big conversations about campus issues are held in Senate, and Robert actively works toward creating an inclusive dialogue that intentionally creates space for historically marginalized communities. He maintained that effort again this year when he advocated for and voted in favor of an International Center Community Representative. As president, Robert hopes to continue building an inclusive campus community, especially for groups whose unique experiences are still underrepresented, such as first-generation college students and transfer students. As Tufts orients itself toward global citizenship and acting as a community
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partner, its students need a leader who understands Tufts' role in the city. Robert does. As a freshman, he co-founded Urban Policy, Planning and Prosperity, an undergraduate student organization focusing on urban development. As a sophomore, he worked actively to develop university-community ties through his appointment as undergraduate representative to the Tufts Community Research Center, an organization promoting student and faculty research and collaboration with local community members. Robert was also fortunate to be selected as a Tufts Summer Scholar, for which he did research in the political science department on sustainability policies in large American cities. This year, Robert has worked as a key member of the Tufts Transit Coalition, and has advocated for their mission on Senate by sponsoring a resolution in favor of a University Pass (U-Pass) Program with the MBTA. If elected TCU president, I know that Robert will not only continue to advocate for the various causes and ideas students bring to him, but he will also be able to use this new position to better represent their needs. Whether you're facing problems with the administration and need help proposing solutions, or you're discovering you can't access all the resources you need to thrive here, I believe that Rojo is the best answer. All Robert Joseph wants is to see his peers succeed, and all he wants to do is play a role in that process. He always devotes himself to improving the lives of others through his personal urban planning studies, Senate activity and extracurricular commitment. I endorse Rojo because I know he doesn't just want the fun or important parts of being president — he wants the hard stuff and the intricate stuff and the stuff no one else takes the time to do. And I know he will revel in it, because that's just who he is. Alli Barkin is a junior majoring in clinical psychology. She can be reached at Alexandra.Barkin@tufts.edu.
JONATHAN MOORE | POLITICALLY ERECT
Why we need Núñez now There is a Japanese proverb that reads, "Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare." Lately, I've been thinking about the role that vision plays in changing the lives of others and, ultimately, changing institutions that have an impact every day. Most politicians run on a platform of extensive experience with the vision to match, but somewhere along the way that vision gets lost (if it ever existed to begin with). I talk about the vision of a leader as not simply an idea of what the future should be, but as the capacity and determination to actually bring about the results that they list in their speeches and websites. Anyone can say, "I believe in an equitable, affordable, enjoyable Tufts and I believe we can achieve it now," but when TCU presidential nominee Andrew Núñez says it, I believe him. I could talk about the meat and potatoes reasons for why I support Andrew's campaign for TCU President — the institutionalization of a lending library, an overhaul of sexual assault policy and his commitment to push for the expulsion of rapists, the expansions of Tufts study abroad programs and gender-neutral housing — I could go on and on. And I wish I could. His platform is not a laundry list of student complaints or vague buzzword-filled catch-all phrases like "campus diversity." Instead, one of the first responses from his campaign, on fossil fuel divestment, hit home hard and, plainly speaking, knocked my socks off: "Núñez stands in solidarity with those at the front lines of the global struggle against global warming, namely people in the post-colonial world who have struggled for centuries against Westernization and industrialization." That's the guy I want to be my TCU President. Núñez is the real deal. Not only does Núñez have a detailed record of ingenuity and action throughout the past three years as a member of the Senate, but he also has the intellectual fortitude, energetic charisma and cooperative spirit to represent all Tufts students with an ear constantly to the ground. The thing about vision is that it is as much shaped by internal hopes as it is by external realities. We need someone who isn't blinded by denial goggles. As I've said before in my column, "Denial can take many forms, from not tackling an issue directly or honestly to simply not giving a damn." Andrew has consistently tackled some of the most pressing issues students face on campus and gives a damn even when that damn may be unpopular — that is what vision is. It is not supporting common-sense solutions that happen to be "politically correct". Vision is being politically erect in the face of discriminatory policies, erect on issues of affordability and accessibility and erect on making Tufts a university where everyone cannot just get by, but can thrive and feel at home — whether we're in Dewick or the Latino Center or a dorm room. As the election kicks into high gear, you'll hear lists of positions and proposals, you'll overlook YouTube links and overwhelmingly "liked" Facebook photos. That's all right. That's the beauty of it all. We get to decide for ourselves who is best fit to lead. And we get to throw our support behind them 100 percent, not because they're our friend or our classmate but because they have a vision... and that vision is reflected every time we look down on campus from the President's Lawn or take in the beauty of Boston from the roof of Tisch. So you decide — what do you see? I know what's right in front of me and that, my friends, is a vote for Núñez. Now. Jonathan Moore is a freshman and is majoring in political science and American studies. He can be reached at Jonathan. Moore581594@tufts.edu
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"Emotionally, I would say that not being able to play for over a week made me have more intensity [in the game] and [have] a stronger desire to play," Hayashi said. "But not being on court for a week, I made some errors that going into this weekend I really [didn’t] want to." Amherst's top pair of Brewer and Devlin took the top two spots in singles, matching up against Gann and Meltzer respectively. Tufts' top two have had rough seasons individually with both of their singles records currently standing at 4-7. They were outmatched by their strong Amherst counterparts on Tuesday — Gann, 6-3, 6-0 and Meltzer, 6-2, 6-1. Calabro once against played the closest singles match of the day, but was edged at No. 3 singles by Newman, 7-6 (4), 6-1. With the loss, Calabro's singles record falls to 8-3
for the season. "[Newman] has a great record; Alexa [Meltzer] played her in the fall and the coaches gave me tips before the game and I think I played very well in the first set," Calabro said. "She's a solid player. She didn't give me any free points [and] every point I played, I earned it. I think we only broke serve once in the first set and it was only a matter of one missed shot in the tiebreak. But it's really hard to compare [winloss records between players]. Every team that comes out is different." Bowman and Baum played at No. 4 and No. 5 singles respectively, both losing in straight sets against their Lord Jeff opponents. Bowman bowed out to sophomore Sue Ghosh, 6-1, 6-1 and Baum was beaten, 6-3, 6-3. Senior Rebecca Kimmel rounded out the singles lineup for the Jumbos, but was dealt a 6-4, 6-4 loss by Monteagudo. The Jumbos are now 7-7 overall this sea-
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posed," Horner said. "The last eight minutes of every practice is devoted to going into different situations we may face. We have practiced overtime multiple times, so we knew what to do, and the fact that we executed it perfectly is a testament to a great coaching staff, so it [was] pretty exciting." After Halmo's star performance in the second half, Horner was able to take over after regulation ended. She began by scoring on a free position shot, angling it past the once-formidable Jeffrey, and later scored an insurance goal as the clock wound down, sealing the 11-9 victory. "I feel very accomplished," Horner said.
"Like we have been saying all year, it is kind of a new chapter in Tufts lacrosse. We have been building off previous seasons, but also embracing what our new coaches have to offer. Our perseverance after being down by three in the first minute was great. A lot of teams would have just hung their heads and convinced themselves it wasn't their day, but not us." While Halmo and Horner scored all the key goals, senior defender Kelley Cohen also exhibited impressive play throughout the game. Cohen and junior defender Emily Wright anchored Tufts to its greatest defensive stretch of the season. Down three with 15 minutes to play, the Jumbos' defense was able to prevent any goals from being scored in the latter part of the second half and also kept Bates off
son with a 3-3 conference record, placing them in the middle of the NESCAC rankings, sixth of eleven teams. The team has a busy conference-filled schedule as they take on both Trinity and Bates this Saturday, Apr. 19 at 11:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., respectively. The team, which has made it to the NESCAC Championship and NCAA tournament in recent years, will be focusing its attention on Trinity this weekend. While Trinity currently stands further down in the conference with a record of 2-3, its national ranking of No. 15 is three spots higher than Tufts. "Trinity is a huge match, because, essentially, if we beat Trinity we have a much better chance of getting into the [NCAA] tournament," Hayashi said. "The past few matches have been very tough ones, especially coming off two losses, but this weekend we have a lot of desire to win and do well."
the board in overtime. "They definitely got us on their fast breaks and draw controls early on, but once we settled down, we were able to get into our backer defense, maintain our composure, and, most importantly, stop them," Halmo said. "That stop right at the end of regulation was awesome. They had two minutes, and we didn't let them go to goal." The win moved Tufts to 4-4 in the NESCAC, which gives the team more conference wins than it had last year. For Horner, Halmo, Cohen and fellow senior Kate Applegate, who have been focusing on making this year their best lacrosse season yet, the win is only another step in cementing their legacies at Tufts.
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perfect 4-0-conference record and is 12-2 overall. As the only two NESCAC matches remaining this season, the Jumbos must grind out some wins if they hope to see their position in the standings rise. "While these matches are extremely crucial, we'll treat them with the same
intensity and focus as any other," Wong said. "In practices, we will need to train harder than ever and make sure we get the most out of every minute on court. Preparation is definitely key to success so that means eating right, stretching, and getting enough sleep." After losing to Middlebury twice last year, including a hotly contested
5-4 defeat in which Tufts lost two tight matches, the team is hungry for another chance to play its NESCAC rival. "Against Middlebury last year we were two points away from pulling off the upset," Tan said. "They have had a really good season as well, but we hope to put ourselves in the best position for the match."
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very player in Major League Baseball wore No. 42 on Tuesday night in honor of Jackie Robinson. It was a day for the league to commemorate its greatest hero and pat itself on the back for preserving Robinson's legacy. "All of our players league-wide will wear No. 42 to celebrate the man who helped change the future course of our game and more importantly our country," commissioner Bud Selig said. But a cloud hung over the celebration: The percentage of African-American players in MLB is as low as it's been since 1958, at around 7.8 percent. Between 1972 and 1996, that number never dropped below 16 percent, according to the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR). Since '96, it has steadily declined. Selig will have you know that he is disgusted by this, and that he is taking steps to address it. He recently commissioned an 18-member "On-Field Diversity Task Force" to evaluate the issue. I can already imagine what this task force will reveal: That the percentage of AfricanAmerican players has declined because MLB has not done a good enough job promoting the game in the "inner cities." That it's declined because college baseball programs offer fewer scholarships than college football and basketball programs. That it's declined because baseball equipment is too expensive. What MLB won't suggest is that the decline of African-American players is directly related to the rise — and exploitation — of Latino players. It is no coincidence that, while the percentage of AfricanAmerican players has fallen gradually since 1996, the proportion of Latino players has risen from about 20 to 27 percent. In the '90s, MLB teams began to follow the national trend of outsourcing labor by building "baseball academies" across Latin America. Scouts arrived in search of the highest-quality cheap labor, most of which came in the form of impoverished young men. The story we tend to hear is that baseball provides these men an escape from poverty. Yes, some of the richest players today are from Latin America — Albert Pujols, Robinson Cano, Miguel Cabrera — but less than three percent of prospects from Dominican academies will ever reach the majors. Last year, Ian Gordon of Mother Jones examined MLB's "Dominican Sweatshop System" through the lens of Yewri Guillén, a shortstop at the Nationals' academy who died of a disease that was seemingly disregarded by the organization. "Guillén's death is the worst-case scenario in a recruiting system that treats young Dominicans as second-class prospects, paying them far less than young Americans and sometimes denying them benefits that are standard in the U.S. minor leagues," Gordon writes. "MLB regulations allow teams to troll for talent on the cheap in the Dominican Republic: Unlike American kids, who must have completed high school to sign, Dominicans can be signed as young as 16." In 2000, Dick Balderson — then the vice-president of the Rockies — spoke of teams' "boatload mentality." "Instead of signing four [American] guys at $25,000 each," he said, "you sign 20 [Dominican] guys for $5,000 each." Since then, league executives have taken minor steps forward. In 2009, current Mets general manager Sandy Alderson compiled a report on the league's Dominican operations and called for several structural changes. In 2011, international signing bonuses reached record highs. But in 2012, MLB restricted teams' international free-agent budgets to $2.9 million. Aaron Leibowitz is a senior who is majoring in American studies. He can be reached at Aaron.Leibowitz@tufts.edu.
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Tufts celebrates senior day with thrilling overtime win by Wil Glavin
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game on Bello Field, senior captain attacker Gabby Horner and her classmate, midfielder Eliza Halmo, combined for six second-half and overtime goals to come back from a three goal deficit to beat Bates, 11-9, in overtime. The most impressive victory of the season for the Jumbos was also their most fitting, as it came in a game that marked the final home appearance in the athletic careers of four Tufts seniors. Entering the contest, Tufts and Bates were tied in the NESCAC standings, but Tufts seemed outmatched early on. The Jumbos began the game in a 3-0 hole. In a mere 47 seconds, Bates sophomore midfielder Emma Noto scored twice and senior attacker Blair Shrewsbury netted the other goal. Head coach Courtney Farrell immediately called a timeout. After the break, the team's defense returned to the field with a much more aggressive mindset, and its stingy zone defense remained dominant for the rest of the game.
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Senior captain attacker Gabby Horner scored the game-tying and -winning goals in Tufts' 11-9 overtime victory over Bates. Sophomore midfielder Brigid Bowser opened up the scoring for Tufts, but Bates senior attacker Bridget Meedzan immediately retaliated to make the score 4-1 after five and a half minutes of play. At this point, the weather became a major factor, with heavy wind gusts and rain. Yet despite the harsh conditions, Tufts showed no signs of sloppy play. "We adapt," Halmo said. "That's what Tufts women's lacrosse does. We were out there early this semester playing in blizzard conditions, so we know how to take
on any type of weather. We don't let it affect us, and we feel comfortable no matter what." Despite being down early, the Jumbos rallied back to within one, after Horner and sophomore attacker Caroline Ross each found the back of the net. Just 34 seconds after the Ross goal, Bates freshman midfielder Kaileigh Maguire scored her only goal of the game, and senior captain Wally Pierce added one of her own, just before the 15-minute mark, to give the Bobcats a 6-3 lead.
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Jumbos lose another player, fall to Bobcats by Jorge Monroy-Palacio Daily Editorial Board
The men's tennis team was unable to overcome yet another blow to its roster, dropping its match against Bates last Tuesday 7-2. Earlier this month the team suffered a major loss when nationally-ranked sophomore Nik Telkedzhiev decided to quit; the adversity only continued for Tufts before its match, as it lost sophomore Rob Jacobson, who has played in the No. 1 position the whole regular season. "While volunteering at the Special Olympics tennis event, I got hit in the eye with a tennis ball and have been recovering from a scratched cornea," Jacobson said. "I expect to return once I am healthy enough to do so." Jacobson is unsure exactly when he will return to action, but there was one upside to the match: classmate Jay Glickman had fully recovered from a previous injury and returned to play. Glickman had missed the whole spring season, and after playing in the top-three positions during his debut season last year, it had been a difficult adjustment for the team to play without him at the top of its lineup. Despite Glickman's return, the Jumbos were unable to overcome their other roster problems, and dropped into ninth position in the NESCAC with a 3-5 conference record and 7-7 record overall. Newly restored at No. 1 singles, Glickman lost to Bates senior Timmy Berg 6-3, 6-1. In the fall, Glickman was able to post a winning record in the top spot, but in his first day back, the sophomore was just happy to be playing. "I was excited to get back on the court and compete, but the loss hurt, as all losses do," Glickman said. "I was fortunate to have beaten [Berg] in the fall, but this time around, he played the better match. The closest matches of the day were at No. 3 and No. 4 singles. Senior Austin Blau and junior co-captain Brian Tan both lost three-set matches. Blau took the first set from his Bates opponent, freshman Christopher Ellis, before losing 3-6, 6-2, 6-2. Tan also won the first set against his Bobcat opponent, freshman
Brent Feldman, but was unable to hold off Feldman in the final two sets, falling 6-3, 4-6, 7-5. Senior Zach Ladwig and sophomore Nick Cary rounded out the singles lineup at No. 5 and No. 6 singles, falling 7-5, 6-3 and 6-2, 7-5, respectively. Despite the team-wide struggles in singles, the Jumbos started the day well, winning two doubles matches against their Bobcat counterparts. At No. 2, doubles freshman Brad Wong, who usually pairs with Jacobson in doubles action, was paired with Tan. The new partnership proved fruitful as Wong and Tan won, 8-5. "While Rob [Jacobson] may be the most passionate player on the team, Brian [Tan] and I showed some great chemistry and played solid doubles," Wong said. "Never once was I hesitant because I didn't have Rob on the deuce side. That's a great thing about our team: we have several capable players ready to step up." Whether or not they will continue to play doubles together is still up in the air, but it was a fun experience for both of them.
"For our first college match together, I think we played very well," Tan said. "Once we found our rhythm, we were able to string a couple games in a row together and eventually win the match. It was really fun, and I think we can be a very good team." Tufts also won the last doubles match of the day, which pitted Blau and Cary against Ellis and senior Erik Ruta, 8-6. Senior Matt Pataro and freshman Benjamin Battle were unable to complete the doubles sweep, falling at the No. 1 doubles position, 8-3. This Friday, the Jumbos, who have now lost back-to-back matches, will try to turn around their fortunes with a non-conference match against the Brandeis Judges. The Jumbos have done well against the Judges in the past, winning their last three matchups At the end of April, the team will compete in two crucial matches against NESCACfoes Colby and Middlebury. Colby is 2-2 in conference play, with an 11-4 overall record. No.8-ranked Middlebury has a see MEN'S TENNIS, page 11
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Senior Zach Ladwig, above, and the Jumbos fell to the Bates Bobcats on Tuesday, 7-2 overall.
The fast-paced game continued as Bowser ran down the middle of the field on a breakaway and passed the ball to Ross, who then found Bowser in front of the net for her second goal of the day. Junior midfielder Lindsey Walker continued the offensive barrage with a goal just a minute and a half later. The final 13 minutes of the half were scoreless, and the Bobcats led 6-5 at the break. Bates sophomore goalie Hannah Jeffrey played well for the first part of the second half. She finished the game with seven saves, and her four early saves in the second half, along with her ability to halt Ross and junior attacker Kali DiGate on their free position shots, kept Bates in the lead until the final few minutes of regulation. After Pierce added her second goal for the Bobcats, the Tufts seniors began to steal the show. Halmo scored her first goal with just over 23 minutes to play in the half after receiving a fantastic pass from DiGate. After two quick Bates goals, Halmo responded with her second and third goals of the game, both off of free position shots, to put her team within one. The Bobcats led 9-8 with seven minutes to play, but the Jumbos were on the offensive. After several crisp passes, the ball wound up in Horner's stick, and she maneuvered past the Bobcats defense to tie the game at nine. Bates had multiple chances to retake the lead in regulation, but Tufts' staunch defense sent the game into overtime. "All year we practiced how to be comsee WOMEN'S LACROSSE, page 11
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Amherst hands Tufts second straight loss by Alison Kuah Daily Editorial Board
The women's tennis team faced off against No. 4 Amherst, suffering its second straight 9-0 loss on Tuesday. Amherst is currently second in the conference with an overall record of 11-3, and is the only other team besides defending national champions Williams that is undefeated in the NESCAC. Doubles matches have been a huge determining factor for the Jumbos in the past few matches, and the team found itself down early on against the Lord Jeffs. Senior Shelci Bowman and freshman Jacqueline Baum faced off against Amherst's top duo of seniors, Gabby Devlin and Jordan Brewer, at No. 1 doubles. Brewer and Devlin had come into the match 12-1, with their lone loss coming at the hands of the No. 2, Emory University's senior Gabby Clark and freshman Michelle Satterfield. With the exception of a tough 9-7 victory against No. 5 Claremont-Mudd-Scripps, the pair had won all their matches with a score of 8-2 or better, a trend Bowman and Baum were unable to break, falling 8-1. Tufts No. 2 doubles pair of freshman Alexa Meltzer and senior captain Samantha Gann met the same fate against Amherst's pair of quad-captains, seniors Jennifer Newman and Zoe Pangalos, falling 8-1. Newman and Pangalos, who have been partners since the start of the spring season, currently have an 8-5 doubles record. The closest match of the day came at the No. 3 doubles as freshman Conner Calabro and classmate Chelsea Hayashi dueled the Amherst pair of junior Safaa Aly and sophomore Sarah Monteagudo, but were just barely beaten, 8-6. Aly and Monteagudo have notched 10 wins in 12 matches, and were formidable opponents for Hayashi, who was playing in her first game back after suffering a concussion against Colby on April 4. see WOMEN'S TENNIS, page 11