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3rd-tallest building in Boston to come in 2014 Former COM prof. found guilty of manslaughter By Bram Peterson Daily Free Press Staff
Boston’s skyline will soon see a major new addition, as a real estate firm is set to construct the third-tallest building in the Hub to add to the iconic John Hancock Tower and Prudential Tower. Real estate firm Carpenter and Company announced the approval of its proposed hotel and residential project on Thursday, and now has official approval to go forward in adding another landmark to the spine of the skyline. George Thrush, co-chair of the Citizens Advisory Committee and the Impact Advisory Groups — two separate groups that reviewed the project — said Carpenter and Company has built several other major hotel and residences in the Boston area and is well suited to undertake the job. “The developers are very high quality and the architects are the highest quality, which is not always true,” he said. “This is a good plan and the designers and developers are very high quality … that gives me great confidence that we’re going to see a good project.” The project will be in Back Bay at the intersection of Dalton Street and Belvidere Street and will consist of a 58-story building split between condominiums, a five star hotel and a 25-story residential section with retail space on its ground floor. Thrush said this project would also focus on turning part of Back Bay into a more tour-
istic area. “One of the things that the committees really stressed and that the developers are really working to execute is the turning of Belvidere and Dalton into more of a front … [currently] it’s kind of the backside of a bunch of things,” he said. “With this development, it is our hope to provide some real prominent investments to [the area].” Ingrid Peschke, media representative for the Christian Science Church Plaza, said the plaza will benefit from this new addition to Back Bay. “The Belvidere-Dalton development, which includes two buildings and a 4,300 [square foot] park will not only improve the quality of the public experience in the immediate area, but will also definitely provide opportunities for a new and larger population to experience our beautiful plaza open
“It’s reasonable to think they will be in the ground at some point in 2014,” he said. “This isn’t going to wait forever.” Thrush said one of the largest benefactors of this new building complex will be the Christian Science Church, which owns the plot of land that the project will be built on. “[This project] provides the Christian Science Church with a revenue stream that will help them continue to maintain the incredibly public space that is the Christian Science Center Plaza,” he said. “The revenue generated from this real estate project will help continue the support for the public good that is the plaza.” Some residents said the tower would just create more traffic in the city. “I think [the area] would be different, but Boston is always growing and changing,” said Makenna RiceKerr, 21, a Northeastern
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The Boston Redevelopment Authority announced the construction of 58-story tower on 40 Trinity Street on Sept. 19. Construction will begin in 2014.
space,” she said. The new buildings will offer more housing options in Back Bay, create 250 to 300 permanent jobs, more than 1,000 construction jobs and generate approximately $18 million in taxes annually for Boston and Massachusetts. With the approval of the Boston Redevelopment Authority, Thrush said the project is expected to start sometime next year and take approximately three years to complete.
University student and resident of Fenway. “It would be new, but I’d be fine with that. I like how Back Bay is a little bit quieter … so I’d be a little disappointed if it got a lot busier.” Other people said the addition of the Back Bay Tower would be good for city. “For me, it might increase traffic or cause more commotion down here while it’s being developed, but if the building itself is nice building, see page 2
Boston University Board of Trustees gains 4 new members By Rachel Riley Daily Free Press Staff
The Boston University Board of Trustees has elected four new members, two of which are graduates from BU schools, officials confirmed. BU spokesman Colin Riley explained that technology specialist and businessman Peter J. Levine and primary care physician Shamin A. Dahod, both BU alumni, have been elected to serve on the Board of Trustees. Financial specialist Jorge Morán and Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar were also elected as new members. “When there are openings for people transitioning off or coming on to the board, the Board of Trustees looks for people who are going to bring their expertise, knowledge,and experience to weigh in on university matters as members of the board,” Riley said. Levine, a 1983 College of Engineering graduate, is a partner in venture firm Andreessen Horowitz and lectures at Stanford Univer-
sity’s Graduate School of Business, Riley said. He previously served as the chief executive officer of XenSource, an innovative technology company whose officials aim to allow all types of workers the ability to work from home. Dahod, outgoing chair of the Board of Overseers, graduated from BU’s College of General Studies in 1976, BU’s College of Arts and Sciences in 1978 and BU’s School of Medicine in 1987. She currently works at Lowell General Hospital. In 2008, Dahod pledged $10.5 million to BU’s School of Medicine for the establishment of the Shamim and Ashraf Dahod Breast Cancer Research Center. She has served on the BUSM Board of Visitors since 2004. Morán previously served as president and CEO of Sovereign Bank and Santander Holdings, U.S.A. Sovereign Bank and Santander Holdings has awarded money both to BU’s School of Public Health to fund scholarships for students studying abroad and also to CAS
Mass. gubernatorial race shaping up for November 2014 election By Alice Bazerghi Daily Free Press Staff
Even though the election is more than one year away, the field of candidates is starting to shape up for the replacement of Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick in Nov. 2014. Mass. Attorney Gen. Martha Coakley announced her campaign in a video on Monday and said she will fight for the hard workers of Massachusetts. “After some tough years, this state is ready to take off,” she said. “We’re going to create jobs and improve our schools. I want to be the governor who makes sure everyone has an opportunity to succeed as our economy comes back. I know what it’s like to lose a race. I know how hard that is, but it’s nothing compared to what so many people go through every day in their lives.” Kristen Hughes, chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party, said Coakley has a tough
race ahead of her as several other Democrats have declared their candidacy. “She has a very crowded primary ahead of her full of ultra-liberal people like her, and they’re going to attack,” she said. “She’s really relying on jobs and education, two things which she doesn’t have very much experience with. Jobs and the economy are the number one and number two issues to voters and she has not created a job or helped a business in the private sector.” The Democratic candidates that intend to run include Mass. Treasurer Steven Grossman, Mass. Sen. Daniel Wolf, former Boston Globe columnist and federal homeland security official Juliette Kayyem, former administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Donald Berwick and biotech executive Joseph Avellone.
Governor, see page 2
for the Hispanic Voices Program. Before heading Sovereign Bank and Santander Holdings, Morán served as CEO of Morgan Stanley in Spain and in Portugal. Devadhar, Bishop of the New England Conference of the U.S. Methodist Church, has taught at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia and Karnataka Theological College in Mangalore, India among other institutions. Devadhar has served as a trustee for Drew University, Centenary College and Pennington School, all located in New Jersey. He has also lectured at West Point United States Military Academy and the Oxford Institute at Duke University. When a seat opens on the Board of Trustees, candidates are suggested, nominated and elected, Riley said. While members are elected to serve three years, they are limited to 14 years
Trustees, see page 2
By Trisha Thadani Daily Free Press Staff
Former Boston University professor Robert Zelnick was found guilty Tuesday of vehicular homicide in a case involving the death of a motorcyclist dating back to 2011. Plymouth Country Assistant District Attorney Peter Maguire said Judge Thomas Kirkman found Zelnick, a former journalism professor, guilty on Tuesday for the negligent operation of a motor vehicle, which caused the death of Brendan Kennedy, a 26-year-old motorcyclist from Plymouth. The fatal accident occurred when Zelnick, driving home after a round of golf on Oct. 7, 2011, failed to see Kennedy in the oncoming lane when making a left turn onto the highway. He struck Kennedy, who was on his motorcycle, at the intersection of Clark Road and Route 3. “He [Zelnick] was convicted after the trial and he was sentenced to three years probation and a mandatory license loss during that time,” Maguire said. Maguire said one is convicted of vehicular manslaughter if he or she operates a motor vehicle negligently or recklessly, resulting in the death of another. He said the incident involving Zelnick and Kennedy was ultimately considered more than just an accident, and was treated legally as such, due to Zelnick’s careless driving. Maguire said Zelnick originally pleaded not guilty, claiming he was not driving negligently. However, he was found guilty after a two-day bench trial at Plymouth District Court. In addition to three years probation and a temporarily suspended license, Defense Attorney Raffi Yessayan said court officials also ordered Zelnick to send a written apology letter to the Kennedy family. “It was an appropriate sentence given the circumstances,” Yessayan said. “There was nothing intentional, malicious or reckless in what Mr. Zelnick did.” Alcohol or drugs were not a factor in this incident, Yessayan said. Due to this, and the fact that Zelnick did not intentionally or maliciously hit Kennedy, the judge did not deem it necessary to sentence Zelnick to jail time. “He [Zelnick] was just somebody who went to make a left turn,” Yessayan said. “Somebody
Zelnick, see page 2
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Back Bay development “central Newly elected members will join part of the city,” resident says first Board meeting on Thursday building: From Page 1
and if it brings more people to Boston or brings in more revenue, then it would be a good thing for the city,” said Amanda Vargus, 29, resident of South Boston. Fox Sutherland, 26, resident of Boston and entrepreneur, said he supports the new building, but
is concerned about the economic consequences. “I don’t mind [the development] — it is a city, and this is a central part of the city,” he said. “One thing to think about is if this is going to start impacting housing costs around the area, and if that’s going to drive up the price of rent for other people around here.”
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of service. “We’re extremely grateful and fortunate to have such an outstanding board who care deeply about the quality of education here, who are very student-focused, and supportive of the senior administration and work closely with the senior administration,” Riley said. Chair of the Faculty Council Kathe Darr, who is also a School of Theology Professor, said she looks forward to welcoming the new members to the board. “These people have relationships with the university, some of them long-term relationships,” she said.
“I’m delighted that they are going to be joining the board.” Darr said Davadhar is not the first United Methodist Bishop of the New England conference to serve on the Board of Trustees, because BU’s School of Theology was originally a United Methodist seminary. The newly elected officials will join the rest of the board for a meeting on Thursday morning, Darr said. “It’s hard to anticipate in advance exactly what the conversations will be,” she said. “… They [the meetings] are always wonderful opportunities to learn more about what’s going on at the university and also to get some sense of what lies ahead for the university.”
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Job creation, student loans vital to race governor: From Page 1
Charles Baker, former state cabinet secretary and nominee for governor in 2010, is the only declared candidate for the Republican Party. Grossman said his experience as treasurer sets him apart from the other candidates. “What I believe I bring to the race is an understanding of what economic growth, development and security are all about,” he said in an interview with The Daily Free Press. “I’ve been working on those issues for the past three years as a state treasurer. I’m running for governor because I believe the people of Massachusetts want leadership that will leave no one behind.” Grossman said one of his top priorities if elected will be to help young workers with student debt by trying to create better jobs and paid internships so that college graduates stay in Boston. “Student debt burdens students and their parents, so let’s find creative ways to tackle that,” he said. “I’ve come up with an idea called ‘Teach for Massachusetts,’ where college students make a commitment to teach for five years in one of our older industrial cities, earn a salary of a teacher and a stipend of $12,000 a year so by the end of that five years they have earned $60,000 and paid off their student loans.” Tom Jackson, spokesman for the Avellone campaign, said Avellone is eager to make Massachusetts more competitive. “Joe’s top three issues are going to be to close the achievement gap in Massachusetts schools, to fix healthcare costs and to create jobs,” he said. “As the leader of a global organization he knows how to organize the global work force and make Massachusetts more competitive.”
Zelnick’s plans to return to BU still uncertain Zelnick: From Page 1
is dead, but a lot of times you have someone drunk driving, causing an accident and causing someone’s death, or speeding or racing or operating recklessly or something very dangerous.” Yessayan said although Zelnick’s license is only temporarily suspended, he has not driven since the incident and does not plan on doing so even after his sentence is over. This incident has taken a major toll on Zelnick, Yessayan said. In addition to stress brought on by the accident, Zelnick is currently dealing with health issues, and is grieving along with the Kennedy family. “Out of respect for the Kennedy family, he [Zelnick] offers his condolences to them — both families have been destroyed,” Yessayan said. Yessayan offered his personal condolences to the Zelnick and Kennedy families. “I hope someday they can move on with their lives,” Yessayan said. “I know how difficult it is going to be able to do that over the loss of a young man.” BU spokesman Colin Riley said Zelnick is currently not teaching any students at the university. BU officials do not know if Zelnick plans on returning to the Charles River Campus to teach now that the trial is over.
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That Scooter Guy
A couple of times this semester, I have heard people commenting on that kid with the scooter. I’m sure you’ve all seen him. Sometimes he rides with his girlfriend, sometimes alone, but he’s always stoked about it. I mean, how can you not be ecstatic while riding a scooter on Commonwealth Avenue? Anyway, I happen to know this JEMMA scooter rider, and DOUGLAS soon, so will you. His name is Ben Salus and he’s a sophomore in the College of Fine Arts studying theater. He’s from Abington, Pa., but he told me to, “just say right outside of Philly.” I’ve known Ben for about three years, but I’ve never questioned him on the scooter thing. The first question was easy. “Why do you ride a scooter?” “Second semester, I had to get from the College of Fine Arts to the College of Arts and Sciences in 10 minutes every Monday night. I think it was mid-February. I called my dad and said, ‘Hey dad, can I get a scooter?’ and he said, ‘WHAT?’ and then I got one.” But when we met, he was carrying roller blades. This is the scooter kid! He’s not being true to his label! I asked him why the switch in transportation. “I think the weight requirement is that of a 15 year-old boy, and I just turned 20,” he said. Well, I think that the weight requirement is for a scrawny 15 year-old, and Ben is certainly neither of those things. I don’t really understand why he needs a scooter in the first place. I’m sure lots of people make it from West to CAS without resorting to children’s toys. But hey, we have to revert to childhood while we still can. I have acquired three stuffed animals since I’ve been here … but who’s counting? Riding a scooter also looks super fun. Ben says that he’s “ridden a scooter in anger” before, which is such a funny phrase I can’t even picture what that would look like. Maybe something like the Hulk on a Razor scooter huffing and whispering profanities, but I think that even the Hulk could only stay mad on a scooter for about 30 seconds. “It’s hard to corrupt the innocence that is a scooter,” Ben said. “I can try to look as tough as possible, but in reality, I’m riding a Razor scooter.” And who wouldn’t be happy about that? Scooter riding is also a great stress reliever, although Ben said the roller blades are definitely a better workout. That pushing and kicking looks almost therapeutic, like kicking all of your problems into the ground and then gliding away from them on your little metal chariot. I could get behind that. The Razor scooter is the great equalizer. Everyone looks silly riding them, and everyone has a great time. The number of scooter riders on Comm. Ave. is constantly increasing. Ben told me that this was off the record, but to be fair he said that after he said, “I guess I’m a trendsetter.” He’s so modest. Next time you see him, say hello! I’m sure he’d love it. Check back next week when I talk to another one of BU’s familiar faces. Who knows, maybe you’ll be next! Jemma Douglas is a sophomore in the College of Communication studying Journalism. She can be reached at jwdoug@bu.edu.
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Rep. Walsh proposes to relocate City Hall Study suggests
employers seek problem solvers
By Alice Bazerghi Daily Free Press Staff
With the primary election less than a week away, many mayoral candidates seeking to replace Boston Mayor Thomas Menino are releasing proposals of ideas they have to improve the community, including Mass. Rep. Martin Walsh, who announced on Sunday that he wants to sell City Hall Plaza. The plan is one of many in the candidate’s effort to improve neighborhood development, create affordable housing and modernize the city of Boston, said Kate Norton, press secretary of Walsh’s campaign. “The whole idea is that the downtown area has to go from the nine-to-five weekday government dependent piece of land, and move towards the 24/7 business model,” she said. “The sale has the potential to generate $125 million to $150 million in onetime revenue.” Walsh said in a Sunday press release the plan to relocate City Hall has the potential to drive economic growth. “A twenty-first century economy has emerged, and the new mayor must refocus the development to the core economic engine of the city, the downtown,” he said. “This area must evolve from a nine-to-five weekday government-dependent culture to a culture economically driven to add value to surrounding businesses and neighborhoods.” City Councilor Michael Ross criticized Walsh’s proposal and said it is stale and unimaginative and is a means of hoping to distinguish himself in these last few days. Joshua Gee, spokesman for the Ross campaign, said developing City Hall and downtown should not be the focus of the new mayor.
By Rachel Riley Daily Free Press Staff
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Mayoral candidate Martin J. Walsh recently announced his plan to sell City Hall Plaza and move City Hall to a different building if elected.
“Developing City Hall isn’t necessarily a good idea or a bad idea, it’s more just that the focus for the next mayor shouldn’t be downtown and City Hall,” he said. “We need to be growing our neighborhoods. Marty’s proposal represents a fundamental lack of vision … the next mayor of Boston needs to focus development in the neighborhoods that need it and that’s what Mike Ross will do.” Norton said this plan for City Hall Plaza is only one project among many for the Walsh campaign. “The important piece to understand is that this isn’t the only plan that he’s proposing,” she said. “This is one piece of a series of a robust plans for affordable housing and workforce housing. There’s a whole host of creative plans from neighborhood development to economic programs, and developing City Hall Plaza will benefit the neighborhoods in a lot of ways.” Some residents said modernizing City Hall and the area surrounding it is important, but candidates should focus on mod-
ernizing other aspects of the city first. Ashley Petrolati, 25, resident of Hyde Park, said if the next mayor wants to update Boston, they should start with public transportation. “There are bigger issues for me than whether or not a building is used 24 hours a day or how it looks to the rest of the world,” she said. “If we’re trying to make Boston a more modern city, then let’s start with our train system, let’s start with things that people really care about.” Erika Barber, resident of Randolph and worker at Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, said the next mayor should focus more on other areas of the city besides downtown. “There’s already a lot of businesses around there [City Hall] — there’s a lot of restaurants, [but] there’s not a lot of 24 hours, but that’s because Boston is not a 24hour city, so putting a diner in there that’s 24 hours is not going to change anything,” she said. “If I lived in the city, I would prob-
City Hall, see page 4
Employers generally prefer college graduates with broader skill sets, including communication and problem solving skills, to those with industry-specific skillsets, according to a study released by Northeastern University officials Tuesday. “Despite the recent focus on STEM [science, technology, engineering and math] degrees, most Americans, and particularly business leaders, say it is more important for graduates to be well-rounded and possess broader capabilities, such as problem solving and communication skills,” the report stated. Northeastern collected results for the public opinion survey by polling both individuals and businesses via telephone. The report states that 73 percent of business leaders and 65 percent of American individuals believe “being well-rounded with a range of abilities is more important than having industry expertise because job-specific skills can be learned at work.” On the other hand, the report’s findings showed that 35 percent of business leaders and 27 percent of American individuals agree that good industry-specific skills outweigh general skills because they are crucial to success in entry-level positions. Despite these differing opinions, the report’s findings gathered that overall, “Americans resolutely believe in the importance of experiential leraning for long-term career success.”
Study, see page 4
Several bridges in Mass., Boston still in need of structural repair By Steven Dufour Daily Free Press Staff
Despite a large state-run bridge repair program, hundreds of bridges both in Boston and in the greater Commonwealth are still in need of significant repair. The Massachusetts Accelerated Bridge Program has repaired more than 100 bridges since 2008, including the Boston University Bridge, but according to the National Bridge Inventory, 591 of the 4,946 bridges in Massachusetts are classified as “structurally defective.” The Longfellow Bridge by Massachusetts Institute of Technology is in the process of being repaired. “They [the structurally deficient bridges] are safe for now, but if they lose just one support, they become unsafe for the population,” said Kristina Egan, director of Transportation for Massachusetts, a transportation improvement advocacy group. “Most of our bridges were built along with the highway system under [former U.S. President Dwight] Eisenhower, so they’ve outlived their lifespan.” Michael Verseckes, spokesman for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation, said funding for transportation projects is difficult to come by because the projects can be so large. However, he said
Bridges, see page 4
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River Street Bridge is one of the bridges that will undergo construction in October, as parts of this bridge are considered “fair” or “poor” by MassDOT. PHOTO BY SARAH SIEGEL/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF.
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Resident: “City needs better infrastructure” bridges: From Page 3
many repairs, namely projects from the Accelerated Bridge Program, are primarily affected by time, not money. “The funding for the Accelerated Bridge Project is adequate,” he said. “Some bridges we fixed right away because we could. Others are waiting because there had to be some kind of redesign or inspection. For example, you can’t just go and replace Longfellow Bridge. A lot of planning has to go into it. It has a lot of public value, so it takes time.” Egan said she was happy with how the bridge program money had been spent, particularly regarding the Fast 14 project that replaced 14 bridges in Medford over 10 weekends in the summer of 2011. However, she said she was worried about recent political resistance in favor of repealing a software services tax that was passed in July by the Legis-
lature as a part of a transportation finance bill. “We’ve only received about half of the money we expected from the state, and now it looks like it’s going to get chopped away even further,” she said. “I know transportation will remain a focus for them [legislators], but they took a huge step forward in July [by passing the transportation bill]. I would hate to see this step back.” Some people said they were pleased with Massachusetts’s progress on bridge repairs, but others said the government has taken too long to fix a transportation system in disrepair. “I have no problem with how the government has been handling the bridges,” said David Riley, 25, a resident of Cambridge. “There are some problems I’ve seen, but it feels like they’ve made it a priority to fix them. It’s to save lives, so it just makes sense.”
Mark Stiles, 52, a resident of Milford, said the possible tax cuts only hurt the Commonwealth’s citizens. “If you take away taxes and do not support the infrastructure, the infrastructure is going to die, and the city’s going to die as a result because that’s how people get in and out of the city,” he said. “You’re trading pennies now for dollars in the long run, and that just doesn’t help anything. It’s not worth it.” John McCullough, 20, a resident of Boston, said he supported the software services tax repeal, but he still wanted more tax money to go towards road and bridge repair. “We definitely need better infrastructure here,” he said. “It is nice to have lower taxes, but it’s one of those things that, if we’re not getting the right things done because of it, we’re not doing our job.”
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Voters value neighborhood develop. in mayoral election ciTy Hall: From Page 3
ably support a candidate that was looking to do more in Mattapan, in North Dorchester, in Roxbury and some other areas of the city.” Although he would love Boston to become a more modern city, Lee Kupferman, 34, of Franklin, said focusing on neighborhoods
that need development is more important. “I would love to modernize, but we need to go with the neighborhoods that need help,” he said. “At the same time, there has to be a point when you realize it’s a big city and there’s no way you’re going to be able to conquer all of those bad areas.”
Some BU students agree wellroundedness to be a key trait sTudy: From Page 3
Overall, 60 percent of business leaders prefer broadly-applicable skills, while only 40 percent prefer specific skills, the report stated. In addition, 87 percent of American individuals and 84 percent of business leaders said they value creativity on the job just as much as critical thinking skills, according to the report. The majority of Americans also agree on the importance of internships, the report stated. “Most Americans say integrating educational programs with professional work experience is key for preparing graduates,” the report stated. When asked which factors would lead to increased employment among college graduates, 63 percent of business leaders said improved communication, writing, and critical thinking skills would be beneficial, but only 55 percent said STEM degrees would improve employment chances for graduates. The report also gauged Americans’ overall belief in the importance of education, including the effectiveness of online education and programs. “Americans continue to believe in the importance of higher education, but express concerns about the system’s ability to prepare graduates for success in today’s workforce,” the report stated. As for online education, which is on the rise alongside technological innovation, U.S. citizens are expressing declining confidence in online education programs. In 2012, 49 percent of Americans believed online education
provides a similar quality of education to traditional methods. The report stated that percentage has declined to 41 percent this year. Louisa Otey, a College of Arts and Sciences sophomore, said the skills that employers look for depends on the job they are trying to fill. “If it’s a restaurant job or a general business position, then a broader skill set is definitely going to be more desired, because you need to be able to communicate with people and have social skills,” she said. “… But if you’re working behind a desk, a specific technical skill set is more applicable to that.” Christina Asare, a CAS freshman, said she believes a broader skill set is more important to employers than any one specific skill. “In this economy, you’re going to need more diverse skills in order to do different tasks that pop up every now and then,” she said. “So I feel like that would be more useful than just having one specialized set [of skills].” Casey Marshella, a School of Management junior, agreed that while employers like to see that candidates have skills applicable to their field, candidates should also have more general skills such as the ability to work in teams. “It’s more of a broader skill set that they [employers] look for that you acquire not just through classes but through experiences,” she said. “One of the trends that’s going on right now is that employers are looking less at grades, and more at your experiences and seeing what skills you pick up from that, rather than what classes you took.”
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omewhere in Somerville on a street lined with dusky houses and neon-lit convenience stores stands The Kirkland Tap & Trotter. Yellow-tinted light pours out of the restaurant’s floorto-ceiling windows onto the deserted and quiet sidewalk, allowing cold passersby a peek into the cozy setting. Even though The Kirkland Tap & Trotter — Tony Maws’ second restaurant — just opened on Monday, crowds have already begun to flock to the casual and cozy Somerville location. Tony Maws of Boston’s enormously successful Craigie on Main decided to open The Kirkland Tap & Trotter in the former location of the historic Kirkland Cafe, a local bar and neighborhood favorite popular in the 1970s. He describes the food at The Kirkland Tap & Trotter as the food he enjoys regularly: “The Kirkland Tap & Trotter is an ‘every night of the week’ kind of establishment, serving favorites you would find my friends and family gathered around on a Monday night,” Maws said on The Kirkland Tap & Trotter website. Bon Appetit named Craigie on Main one of the top 10 brunch restaurants in 2009, and Food and Wine — which regularly features Maws in the magazine — awarded him the title of “Best New Chef” in 2005. Bon Appetit and Food and Wine are not the only publications following Maws’ success, however. Boston’s Eater. com followed the opening of The Kirkland Tap & Trotter closely, signifying the restaurant opening as an anticipated event for the Boston food world. On the left of the restaurant, a dense and noisy crowd gathers around the bar. In the back, vapor emanates from an open kitchen
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The Kirkland Tap & Trotter—which opened Monday night—features rustic and casual Italian-French dishes and an extensive drink menu.
and dances in front of the eyes of hungry customers seated at the counter. In the center of the venue, families, lovers and friends sit on wooden chairs and huddle around wooden tables piled high with plates. Waitresses and waiters briskly fly from table to table, casually dressed in their own plaid shirts and jeans. The Kirkland Tap & Trotter definitely has a rustic feel to it. The bare, stripped walls reveal some faded red bricks from times gone by, and the dimmed lighting reverberates on the exposed beams and pipes, the wooden floorboards and the glass bottles
lined behind the bar. Songs from Arctic Monkeys, Cold War Kids and The Black Keys, among other popular artists, accompany the jovial chatter and the clinking of cutlery on ceramic plates. The Kirkland Tap & Trotter is unpretentious, simple and welcoming, and the food only reinforces these characteristics. The menu consists of three pages clasped onto a wooden clipboard. The first page presents the food while the other two place primary focus on the restaurant’s drink and liquor options. The dishes listed are a succession of house-made products, grilled and
braised meats with special herbs and greens playing an important role. The house-made farmhouse terrine with red onion compote and country mustard ($14) was surprisingly light with a silky, almost airy layer of white fat on top that melted on the tongue. Paired with it was the stringy red onion compote, which was sweet, tangy, and tart all at once and placed atop two pieces of grilled crostini. On the side, three kinds of mustard were available: country mustard, mustard seeds and mustard greens. Each element of this dish seemed to have come straight out
of a French farm, with an unexpected and sophisticated rawness to it. The second dish was the night’s special: duck fat Brussels sprouts ($8). The dozens of little Brussels sprouts glistened with duck fat, their green and yellow colors hidden under the top burnt layers. The sprouts were tender with just the right amount of crispiness. With the surprising flavor of popcorn, the meal embodied a childhood memory paired with the most unlikely of greens. The house-made spaghetti came equipped with chicken liver, pumpkin and brown butter ($14). The spaghetti was thick and doughy and tasted like it was made by an old grandmother living in Sicily. The chicken liver was turned into a purée with the brown butter, giving the combination a thick gravy-like texture with a strong essence of sage. The taste of liver in this dish was subdued, and pieces of diced yellow pumpkin added the finishing sweet touches to the pasta. The incredible array of flavors truly set this dish apart from the rest. The Kirkland Tap & Trotter may be on a lost street in Somerville, but it is certainly a hidden pearl. The rustic atmosphere, the simple architecture and the decor give the restaurant an undeniable charisma. The food just has that authentic homey-yet-refined taste that will keep you coming back. It’s only a 10-minute walk from Harvard Square, and once winter comes, there will be yellow-tinted light and the husky voice of Alex Turner there and ready to greet you. The Kirkland Tap & Trotter is located at 425 Washington St. in Somerville and is open seven days a week from 5 p.m. until midnight.
Production duo ODESZA releases 2nd addictive EP
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lthough West Coast electronic group ODESZA’s new five-track EP My Friends Never Die is just shy of 16 minutes in length, the album itself is anything but minimal. ODESZA, the Seattle-based production duo of Harrison Mills (Catacombkid) and Clayton Knight (BeachesBeaches) selfreleased their EP on Tuesday, less than one month after dropping the title track “My Friends Never Die” and follow-up track “If There’s Time.” With overwhelmingly positive feedback for these two tracks, I feared the rest of the album might disappoint. But I’m happy to say I was wrong — the only disappointment with this EP is that it isn’t longer. Despite the short length, how-
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ever, ODESZA showcases a mastery of its craft with the vibe and variety the album provides. The EP, though highly energetic, still manages to hold a heavily melodic feel from one track to the next. According to duo’s website, ODESZA was born shortly after Mills and Knight met during their senior year of college. After a summer of collaboration following graduation, ODESZA released its first ever LP Summer’s Gone on Sept. 5, 2012. For being only one year old, ODESZA’s popularity has steadily risen, with more than 12,000 fans on Facebook and 17,000 followers on SoundCloud. The positive reactions of listeners to “My Friends Never Die” and “If There’s Time” suggest the duo’s popularity will continue to in-
crease with the EP’s release. Each song on the EP seems to tell its own “tale” through a multilayered and expertly executed blend, starting with its title track, “My Friends Never Die.” The highly-addictive three-minute song is jam-packed with entrancing melodies, eclectic vocals and a beat that makes it impossible not to stomp your feet and dance (and this is saying a lot because I don’t dance). Following “My Friends Never Die” is, in order, follow-up track “If There’s Time,” “Without You,” “Home” and “Keep Her Close,” many of which incorporate blends of bass-heavy beats and segments from both new- and old-time pop hits. “Without You,” which pairs Gotye’s 2011 mega-hit “Somebody That I Used to Know” with
a quick-paced, fantasy-esque melody in this impressively complex mix. Most of the EP’s tracks embody the same energetic “I-justwant-to-dance” vibe, with the exception of the fourth song, “Home.” This song, which ismuch calmer in nature than the other tracks, is almost reminiscent of ODESZA’s former album Summer’s Gone. With cut-up Beach Boys-like vocals and the incorporation of ‘80s-esque instrumentals, “Home” takes the listener a step back from the explosive liveliness of the preceding tracks. Following “Home,” the EP concludes with the three-anda-half minute track “Keep Her Close.” This track transitions out from the slow and sensual feel of “Home” and back into
the high-energy M.O. of the entire EP. With “Keep Her Close,” ODESZA combines a cool and unconventional beat with choppy, female vocal samples and unusual sound effects. “Keep Her Close” is a perfect closer for the album, vividly reflecting the individual production styles of both Mills and Knight. On Sept. 21 — just four days following its EP release — ODESZA will join music producer Michal Menert and electronic favorite Pretty Lights in its first ever coast-to-coast tour, with an Oct. 12 tour date scheduled at The Middle East in Cambridge. In the meantime, ODESZA’s My Friends Never Die EP is streamable and downloadable for free on the duo’s website, www. odesza.com.
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Can Obama just pass Comprehensive Immigration Reform?
While the Comprehensive Immigration Reform bill collects dust in the House, undocumented immigration activists are ramping up protests. Seven such immigration reform activists were arrested Wednesday for chaining themselves to the White House fence to push the House to pass immigration reform. In an interview with Telemundo’s José Díaz-Balart on Tuesday, U.S. President Barack Obama said he would support legislation to reform immigration if it ended up on his desk. He said he would not only support sweeping legislation changes but also smaller, more specific bills to address order security, a clearer path to citizenship, and general improvements to an antiquated immigration system. “The only ‘no’ we’ll accept is no more deportations,” said Tomas Martinez, a member of the Georgia Latino Alliance for Human Rights in an NBC Latino article. “The President can’t deny he has the power and the responsibility to stop deportations. We’re being told to wait for reform, but waiting is not an option when 1,200 of us are being deported each day.” But a bill that addresses all of these issues has been standing still, untouched by the House after passing through the Senate on June 27. Can Obama actually push House members to vote on bipartisan legislation the Senate already passed? Can the President even issue an executive order and totally bypass the House? The bill has been touted as a bipartisan victory, so shouldn’t both parties be happy with the modifications to the immigration system? On the surface, it seems as if the President cannot do much. Our government is set up with checks and balances that are supposed to grant equal power to the executive, legislative and judicial branches. Taking executive action while a bill sits in the legislative branch would be a blatant circumvention of the standard lawmaking process. We have already seen a growing executive branch under Obama, and this would be another step that could serve as an undermining precedent.
But on June 5, 2012, President Obama signed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) so that undocumented Dreamers could stay in the U.S. longer to apply for citizenship without fear of deportation. He did this without Congress to ensure action was taken. Matthew Kolken, an immigration lawyer in Buffalo, N.Y., said Obama does have the authority to change the number of deportations without ordering comprehensive immigration reform. He said prosecutorial discretion would help deportation officials sift through students, parents and actual violent criminals. “The administration would have it in their power to institute removal proceeding if the individual has a criminal record,” Kolken said. “The president has misrepresented his deportation record since taking office, and I believe what he is doing is for political expediency more so than keeping his campaign promises.” Even after the President campaigned and said he would fight for immigrant rights, the number of deportations in the U.S. has not decreased. According to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse in Syracuse, there have been 192,270 deportation proceedings alone this year, and only a small percentage of these people were found guilty of capital crimes. Obama has already centralized the power of the U.S. government to the executive branch regarding the immigration issue, as illustrated by DACA. In the midst of the Super Bowl of political games, the President is also making an effort to maintain a power balance — and friendly relations — between the executive offices and legislators. In an issue as pressing as immigration reform, the President cannot stand idly by as the bill sits in the House. He has the power to lower the number of deportations by focusing more on criminals instead of peaceful, working immigrants — an action that may serve a purpose before a full bill can be passed.
Hong Kong Marathon officials are starting to rally against runners using cell phones during the race. Apparently, selfies are causing pile-ups and injuries because people keep stopping to take pictures of themselves. We here at the good ol’ Free Press wondered where and when is the most inappropriate place each college could take a selfie. • • • • • • • •
SED: During nap time... CFA: In front of their self-portraits making a duck face. SAR: When setting a dislocated shoulder. SMG: In the midst of firing an employee. Dean Elmore: When he’s riding his Vespa. President Brown: When approving more tuition hikes. BU Athletics: During a penalty shot. The FreeP: During a press conference.
Life in the left lane
On your marks, get set ... don’t go SARA Ryan Our education system is crumbling at our feet. We have serious human rights violations in Syria and around the world. The globe is running out of fuel, food and space. Healthcare is limited and cancer is becoming more common. With this in mind, I think the media is already investing too much into the 2016 election cycle, and this has to stop. A CNN/ORC International poll released Monday noted that 65 percent of Democrats would vote for former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential race over candidates such as Vice President Joe Biden and Mass. Sen. Elizabeth Warren. The Republicans seem firmly split, with 17 percent supporting New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie and 16 percent backing Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan. I will be the first to admit that I have wasted column inches before hypothesizing about the epic political showdown coming to a theater near you in 2016, but it is still time for a change. Allow me to give you a few reasons why. First of all, no one listed on the poll has actually announced his or her candidacy for 2016. In fact, Christie is the only one of the top three who has publicly expressed interest. This is probably because the first primary is almost 27 months away. That’s enough time to have three kids, to take nine semesters of classes at BU, or to live through Kim Kardashian’s marriage 11 times. Before the 2016 presidential election, there will be midterm elections where 87 percent of Congress will be up for election. Also, the Obama administration might do a crazy little thing called “governing” before it leaves the White House. I think that alone might provide plenty of conversation fodder So much can change between now and when the announcements start rolling out in January 2015. In a political system teeming with corruption and scandal (and not the good kind where Olivia Pope saves the day, either), it wouldn’t be that surprising for one of them to drop out of contention all together. If the 2016 election cycle is anything like 2012, it will be tumultuous, completely based on momentum, and therefore incredibly hard to predict two-and-a-half years before elections even begin. Remember when Herman Cain was leading the polls for, like, a week and then dropped out shortly there after? Or when Michele Bachmann (the woman God ‘told’ to run for president) won the Iowa Ames Straw Poll? Little blips like these during the primary season can completely change the political atmosphere. It is a waste of airtime, brainpower, energy,
column inches and so fort to try and predict who will be running in the general election. Second, this continued media attention could have detrimental effects for the Republican Party. The poll showed that Christie and Ryan are basically tied, and if they both decide to run, the GOP will face a serious question about the future of the party. Christie and Ryan are about as far apart on the ideological spectrum as you can be while still maintaining membership in the mainstream Republican Party. Christie appeals to a larger group (no pun intended) of voters, including moderates and independents, while the conservative right is head over heels for the dashing young congressman from Wisconsin. If the media continues to cover this horserace before the candidates are even entered, it could divide the party in two. Worstcase scenario, the Republican Party splits up and spends the election cycle deciding who gets the house in the Hamptons and custody of the kids. In that kind of political party divorce, there is no winner — except the opposition. Of course, this is hypothetical, but it’s entirely possible. If the media spends the next three years shaping up for a ChristieRyan primary battle, there is no doubt in my mind that the GOP will have a serious debacle on its hands. Finally, let’s take a minute to remember there are plenty of other things for the media to talk about. In the last week alone, there has been another mass shooting, a debate over action against Syria, bombings in Benghazi, Libya, and political two-stepping with Russia. And that’s just the stuff I stole off the front page of CNN! Not to mention that all of these topics are significantly more important than debating who might possibly run for president in three years. Yes, the president has the most consolidated power in the entire government, but doesn’t this seem like a little bit of overkill? As a nation, we need to take our foot off the gas pedal and enjoy the ride. The fast-paced nature of the campaign trail and primary season is exhilarating, but that’s not everything. Selecting our leaders is crucial to the success of our country, but if we spend all of our time deliberating over leaders instead of pushing them to govern, they will sink to fulfill our expectations. We all deserve more than that. Sara Ryan is a freshman in the College of Arts and Sciences studying political science and math. She can be reached at sryan15@ bu.edu
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Terriers look to take down talented Providence team Friday Men’s Soccer: From Page 8
for seventh in the Patriot League with Ciccone in points and points per game, but he is also tied for third in game-winning goals with two. The Terriers come into the matchup tied for second in goals allowed in the Patriot League with only four thus far. In the backfield, reigning Patriot League Rookie of the Week freshman midfielder David Asbjornsson has been a wall, never giving up on a
play and always putting his physical game on display. The Terriers are also first in the Patriot League for saves with a 26 in five contests. This is a credit to the fine work of BU’s goalies, especially redshirt freshman Matt Gilbert who plays with the poise of a senior. He is third in the league in goals against average (0.79) and saves per game (4.25), second in save percentage (.850), and tied for fourth in shutouts (two). The Friars will arrive at Nickerson Field with their own solid roster, starting with
three players who received honors from the Big East this week: redshirt senior Wilder Arboleda, senior Anthony Baumann and goalkeeper Broome. The Friars also boast a strong freshman of their own in Julian Gressel, who won Big East Rookie of the Week. The Friars have four Ocean State Soccer Classic All-Tournament players: defender Brandon Adler, freshman Dominik Machado, foward Markus Naglestad and midfielder Phil Towler, who also won Ocean State Soccer Classic Co-Most Outstanding
Player. The last time Providence and BU played was in 2012, drawing 1-1 in a game that went to double overtime. The Terriers lead the all-time series 11-3-3. Roberts said that the key to a victory against Providence lies in sustaining possession, unlike the more battle-like style of play BU had against Northeastern. “We’ll have to do a better job maintaining the game,” Roberts said. “It’s nice to battle and win, but we want to control and to win.”
Eimbecke receives PL honors, golf places 2nd at recent invitational Roundup: From Page 8
nior midfielder Anne Fruitema for a goal to equalize. In overtime, with the score still 1-1, the Terriers earned a corner looking to win the game. After the Terriers took the initial corner, Schieb set up a shot for sophomore midfielder Sofi Laurito who put it in the back of the net to win the game for BU. Eimbcke was strong in net for the Terriers in the two games against Providence (3-3) and Boston College. Despite allowing an early goal to the Friars, Eimbcke recovered and was able to add five saves to her season tally. In the 1-0 loss to BC (5-1) on Friday, Eimbcke did her best to help BU come out on top with nine saves against the Eagle attack. Golf with Strong Showing at Dartmouth Invitational The BU golf team competed in the Dartmouth Invitational at the Hanover Country Club, finishing second in the tournament.
During the two-day competition the Terriers posted an impressive team-total of 598, one spot behind Yale University, which shot 575 as a team. Saturday afternoon, sophomore Emilly Tillo became the first Terrier ever to record a round under par when she shot a 70, good for two-under par. The next day Kristyna Pavlickova followed suit and also shot a two-under par 70. Freshman Adela Cejnarova had a twoday total of 147, posting a 72 Saturday and a 75 Sunday, good enough to tie her for fourth individually with Tillo and Pavlickova. Junior Flor Canedo also had a solid weekend for the Terriers, finishing just 10 shots behind Cejnarova with a two-day total of 157. During the tournament the Terriers were able to convert 30 birdies, now making their season total at 47. This weekend, the Terriers look to continue their success at the Yale Invitational.
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1-0 bout against the Friars last week. Senior goalkeeper Andrea Green continues to hold on to a .857 save percentage — good for third in the league overall — while senior forward Madison Clemens, the league’s preseason Offensive Player of the Year, remains to be a steady presence on her team. “[Kosienski] has come in as a freshman and proved that she is a force to reckon with,” Feldman said. “[She possesses] a lot of physical and mental tools, and she’s still learning … but she has a natural instinct for the game. And [Miller] is an experienced
leader on the field that is tactically very bright.” Despite all the honors that her players have received, Feldman said what matters most to her is the team’s consistent play and effort. “We love that we have players that are recognized, but individual awards matter just as much as how well we are performing overall as a group,” Feldman said. “We have to measure up against ourselves . . . and keep taking steps forward to being a stronger team.” Perhaps no bigger opportunity will arrive than this weekend, as facing Navy and
Army in the consecutive weeks will be the first conference games the Terriers will play after moving away from the America East Conference. However, Feldman said she is not worried about the change. “It’s been a long time since we’ve played something this meaningful,” Feldman said, referring to the disqualification from tournament play following the switch of conferences last year. “But we’re excited and jumping at the bit. We want to make a confident first impression, and let people know we are legitimate. We’ve been waiting for a long time for this moment.”
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tacking third. We’re also looking to our midfielders to score — we have four great midfielders that can really play.” This weekend’s game against Colgate could tremendously help Starr and her team when it comes to finding out what works for them as they move forward this season. “There’s a lot of excitement starting conference play,” Starr said. “New school, new field, new opponent, and we feel like we need to take care of business when it comes to conference play.”
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Field hockey to face 1st Patriot League opponent Men’s soccer looks
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By Christopher Dela Rosa Daily Free Press Staff
Coming off of a weekend split against Boston College and Providence College, the No. 18 Boston University field hockey team will begin Patriot League play this weekend with a trip to Hamilton, N.Y., to take on Colgate University. Saturday will be the Terriers’ (4-2) first game against a Patriot League opponent this year as well as Colgate’s (1-5) homecoming. Last Friday, the Terriers faced a tough BC (5-1) team that was able to steal a late victory from BU. For many Terriers, especially the seniors, losing to the Eagles led to many BU players leaving New Balance Field visibly upset. “It definitely hurts. It was so close,” said BU coach Sally Starr following the loss against BC. “There’s definitely a lot of tears, you feel bad especially for the seniors. It’s a special game for them.” On Sunday, the Terriers were able to rebound in a game that went to overtime against Providence (3-3) where sophomore midfielder Sofi Laurito was the hero, giving the Terriers the goal that sent them past the Friars in a 2-1 overtime victory. This weekend, BU will take on a Raiders team that is struggling to find its form, having lost five of its six games this season. Aside from a 2-0 loss against Robert Morris University, Colgate’s four other losses were decided by one goal, two of which went into overtime. “They [Colgate] have some very good athletes, and their record doesn’t reflect how they play,” Starr said. “They play a good pace of hockey and we look forward to playing them.” Despite the struggles for Colgate thus far this season, its silver lining is junior Eliana Brown. So far, she has led the team in scoring with six goals and has assisted on another goal, giving her a team-leading 13 points. Brown has carried an offense that has only averaged 1.83 goals per contes compared to the 2.50 goals a game the Raiders are giving up. Despite goalkeeper Amanda DiDomizio’s .779 save percentage, the
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Sophomore midfielder Sofi Laurito, who scored an overtime goal for the Terriers in their last game, will look to lead the team in its first Patriot League matchup.
Raider offense has not been able to step up and take the load off of the defense and goalkeeping. Without consistent scoring, the biggest challenge for the Raiders Saturday morning will be getting the ball past sophomore goalie Valentina Cerda Eimbcke. Earlier this week, Eimbcke earned the Goalkeeper of the Week award in the Patriot League for her recent efforts. In six games, she has only allowed eight goals, averaged 1.28 goals per game, and made 38 saves while boasting a .824 save percentage, giving her the fourth-best percentage in the country. With Eimbcke in goal, goalkeeping is not a main concern for BU. It is what the
team is doing on the other side of the field that should concern the Terriers. Through six games, the Terriers have scored just 11 goals. Five of those came during the team’s first game against the Ohio University, a contest highlighted by freshman forward Amanda Cassera’s first collegiate hat trick. Aside from the strong offensive showing in the game against the Bobcats (2-4), the Terriers have only scored six other goals. “We’re working to develop our strikers,” Starr said about the team’s recent lack of offense. “On film, it looks like they’re getting close, and it’s just a matter of a little more experience and poise in the at-
The Boston University men’s soccer team extended its winning streak to three games with an impressive 1-0 win against Northeastern University on Tuesday. The Terriers look to carry this momentum against Providence College Friday, as they hope to finish off what has been an unbeaten homestand with an exclamation point. “We have to recover,” said BU coach Neil Roberts after Tuesday’s win. “The Tuesday-Friday games are quick, and we know Providence hasn’t been playing this week, so they’ll be fresher.” Providence (4-0-2) remains the only unbeaten team in the Big East, as it began the season in sizzling fashion with three straight wins. However, it has since cooled off, with two draws and one win. Coincidentally, one of Providence’s ties came against Northeastern (2-2-2) in a 0-0 draw. This tie against Northeastern for the Friars was the first scoreless match they have had since 2010, when they faced Brown University. Not only was it the Friars’ first shutout of the season, but it was also sole goalkeeper Keasel Broome’s third career clean sheet. The Friars are an attack-minded team, putting an emphasis on scoring, which sometimes leaves their defense vulnerable. Roberts said he knows how to prepare his squad for this pivotal game. “When the pressure was put on last game, we just couldn’t handle it, and we have to fix that,” Roberts said. “We have to realize that high pressure is coming, not panic and maintain the same game plan.” Roberts has the personnel to back him up, as senior midfielder Anthony Ciccone has been doing his best Diego Valeri impression. He is tied for first in the Patriot League with four assists in the last three games. Freshman forward Felix De Bona is holding his own, as he is not only tied
men’s soccer, see page 7
Field Hockey, see page 7
W. Soccer to travel to Navy, Army Asbjornsson receives rookie honors By Mike Chan Daily Free Press Contributor
Following impressive back-to-back wins against the University of Connecticut and Providence College at Nickerson Field, the Boston University women’s soccer team goes back on the road for the next two weeks, as the Terriers face the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., and the United States Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. The Terriers (5-2-1) are riding a threegame win streak and will have a chance to overtake Navy (6-2-0) for first place in the Patriot League standings Sunday afternoon. But the Midshipmen have been equally successful recently, coming off big wins against Iona College and High Point University, in which they completed their fourth shutout of the season. Under the tutelage of junior Morgan Dankanich, who will be looking to score her fifth goal in as many games this weekend, and senior Ashley Soellner, Navy has led the league in every major offensive statistical category, averaging 16.5 shots per game with 19 goals in eight contests. “They are a very good team,” said BU
coach Nancy Feldman. “They are very athletic, very aggressive in the way they play, consistently charging at you and making a lot of goals. It’s going to be a challenge.” Meanwhile, the Black Knights (4-3-1) are quietly bouncing back after a 1-3-1 stretch earlier in the month that recently continued with a 5-0 rout against University of Rhode Island. Freshman goalkeeper Jordan Cassalia earned a clean sheet for the fourth time this season, and is currently third among goalies in the Patriot League with 28 saves to her credit. Army has also employed a dynamic attack with sophomore forward Katie Holder and senior midfielder Kimberly An, who are currently second and third respectively in the league for shots and shots per game. Nevertheless, BU has some key impact players of its own. Junior back Kai Miller was honored as the Patriot League Defensive Player of the Week for her stellar performance against the Huskies, while freshmen forward Erica Kosienski scored her second consecutive Rookie of the Week honor with her game-winning goal in the
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The Bottom Line
Thursday, Sept. 19
No Events Scheduled Wednesday night the Red Sox offered fans $1 addmission if they sported a beard...
Friday, Sept. 20 W. Soccer @ Navy, 3:30 p.m. M. Soccer vs. Providence, 7 p.m.
By Andrew Battifarano Daily Free Press Staff
The Patriot League announced Monday that Boston University freshman midfielder David Asbjornsson won Patriot League BRINE Rookie of the Week for his efforts against Hofstra University and Monmouth University. The Iceland native adjusted his role for the contest against Hofstra (2-3-1) Sept. 11, as he usually plays the midfield spot, but moved to center back. Junior defender Kelvin Madzongwe, the 2011 America East Conference Defender of the Year, who normally plays the center back position, was unable to play in the match against Hofstra due to a red card he received in the previous affair against the University of Connecticut. Despite playing out of his normal spot, Asbjornsson stepped up to his new defensive position, pursuing strong physical play and stopping long crossing passes from the Pride attack. His technique kept attacking forwards outside the goal box, not allowing them to score. During the two contests, Asbjornsson also did well on the offensive side, taking five shots in the two matches. His header
Saturday, Sept. 21 Field Hockey @ Colgate, 11 a.m. Cross Country @ Ted Own Invitational, All Day
pass towards midfield in the contest against Monmouth (1-3-1) Saturday set up the first BU (3-2) goal. His pass to the Terrier midfield allowed freshman forward Felix De Bona to pick up his first goal at the collegiate level. In that game he was also key in fending off six corner kicks from the Monmouth offense by being able to body up on attackers inside of the goal box. Field Hockey Earns Two Weekly Awards The Boston University field hockey team was recognized for its strong play this week as two players received weekly awards. For the second time this season, both senior backer Ysi Schieb and goalie Valentina Cerda Eimbcke won Patriot League awards for their performances in their respective positions. Schieb’s role was instrumental in the Terriers’ (4-2) win over Providence College Sunday when she was a part of both tallies in the 2-1 win. In the 40th minute after BU earned a corner, Schieb set up ju-
Sunday, Sept. 22 Softball vs. Bryant, 10 a.m. Softball vs. Providence, 12 p.m.
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Monday, Sept. 23 No Events Scheduled Shortstop Stephen Drew was charged full price as he entered Fenway.