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A small number of BU students voted in the mayoral primaries Tuesday. According to Mark D. Trachtenberg (left), precinct election supervisor, fewer than 30 students voted all day at 111 Cummington St. By Rachel Riley Daily Free Press Staff
Boston is faced with an election conundrum: Perhaps more notably than any other major American city, a significant portion of the Hub’s populace are students from other states that are not registered to vote in any Boston or Massachusetts elections. Boston University officials — along with many politicans — recommend students vote in Boston-area elections because the outcomes directly affect them. “It’s important for students to participate in local elections, like the Boston mayoral race, because BU is now your home,” said Assistant to the Dean of Students Katherine Cornetta on behalf of DOS. “It’s your home for four years. Even if you study abroad for a semester, you’re still spending the majority of your time here in the city of Boston.” BU students living on campus who are registered to vote in Massachusetts will have access to on-campus polls for the November mayoral election, Cornetta said. Although many students are not registered
to vote in Boston elections, their daily lives are affected by policies and candidates decided in local elections, she said. “By college students not being engaged in the voting process, it actually hurts them, because they end up having less of a say in policies and procedures around Boston,” Cornetta said. College of Arts and Sciences professor Graham Wilson, chair of the political science department, said it is important for students to have their voices heard in local elections. “There are all sorts of policies that take place at the local level that affect students, ranging from safety in apartments, city inspections … to basically how receptive people in the city government are to the needs of the university and its students in general,” he said. Participation in the upcoming mayoral election is especially relevant, because the winner will replace longtime Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, Wilson said. “[This is] the first contested election for a long time,” he said. “Mayor Menino has been
in a really strong position, been pretty respected in his performance, so we haven’t had many serious challenges in the past.” Because there are so many colleges in Boston, students in the area have the power to protect their rights and make a significant difference with their votes, Wilson said. “We have the potential to be a much more powerful block,” he said. “There are a lot of students here in Boston.” College of Engineering sophomore Andi Ellis, a resident of Seattle, said she is registered to vote in Washington state because she was in high school when she turned 18 and decided to register. “Because I’ve lived in Washington my whole life and I know the community where I grew up really well, I feel like I am better [at] representing that region than I am at representing Boston,” she said. “I haven’t lived here very long, and I don’t know a lot of the policies.” Ellis votes in local-level elections in Washington via absentee ballot. While many college students are most interested in voting in large elections, such as presidential races, their votes have more of an impact in local elections, Ellis said. “The more locally you vote, the bigger impact your voice has,” she said. “You can elect people ... then their voice has a larger impact, and they can represent you the way you want to be represented.” CAS senior Chelsea Quezergue, who is registered to vote in her home state of New Jersey, said she is not surprised many BU students are not registered to vote in Massachusetts. “Things in general that require some sort of registration, like voting or getting your permit or license — people just tend to do that stuff when they go home over break,” she said. Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences sophomore Priscilla Suzal-Wright said she is registered to vote in her home state of Florida. “I probably should be registered here since I live here for the majority of the year,” she said. “However, that’s my hometown. That’s where I’m from. That’s where my family is. For me, it’s more important to be registered there.”
plan to fund Allston campus expansion By Sanica Apte Daily Free Press Contributor
Harvard University publicly launched a $6.5 billion fundraising campaign on Saturday that will help pay for the construction of new properties as it continues to expand into the Allston area. Harvard is in the early stages of implementing its Institutional Master Plan, an outline of construction and renovation projects across Allston over the next 10 years. Harvard President Drew Faust said in a speech on Friday that parts of the funds gathered from the campaign would go towards the proposed construction and renovations that span from Western Avenue north to the Charles River. “This campaign will provide the momentum as well for further developing our Allston property as an integral part of Harvard,” she said. “It will enhance collaborations across disciplines and schools and encourage connections among the University, the community and new partners in industry and research” The IMP still has to be approved by the Boston Redevelopment Authority, but Harvard already has a presence in Allston, as its sports facilities and business school are there, and other plans to build in the area have been approved in the past, including an IMP in 1997. Brent Whelan, a member of the Harvard Allston Task Force, an advisory group made up of Allston residents that monitors Harvard’s construction proposals south of the Charles, said the community has had little say in the developments. “What we in Allston are negotiating with Harvard for [is] a very modest program of community benefits that we would like to see Harvard bring to this community as it’s bringing its new campus here,” he said. “We feel
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Mayor Thomas Menino announces initiative to fight homelessness in Boston By Felicia Gans Daily Free Press Contributor
In an attempt to combat homelessness in the city of Boston, Boston Mayor Thomas Menino introduced a plan called “Bringing Boston Home” on Sept. 19 to look into housing options for homeless individuals and to offer them support in their time of need. “We have the top sheltering rate of any city in the United States of America … we do a really good job on this, but the mayor believes very strongly that we can’t stop until every Bostonian has a place to call home,” said Lisa Pollack, director of media and public relations at the Department of Neighborhood Development. Since 2009, the homelessness rate in Boston has dropped by 23 percent. Compared to other cities across the country, Boston has a relatively small population without shelter, as about 3 percent of homeless persons go unsheltered, according to a Sept. 19 press release from the mayor’s office. “We’ve had great success in reducing homelessness, and the Leadership Council has courageously taken on some of the most difficult remaining issues faced by our homeless population,” Menino said in the release. “We are going to help our most challenged and medically frail homeless off the street, make sure that the mentally ill, ex-offenders, and youth don’t unnecessarily wind up in shelter, and help families in subsidized housing keep their homes, even
when unexpected circumstances make it hard to pay rent.” Bringing Boston Home has seven steps, starting with helping Boston’s street homeless and ending with discharging some to homes rather than shelters, according to the plan. document. The plan also has built in support systems so that someone is making sure these individuals are taking their medication and looking for employment. Pollack said a large focus of the plan would be housing those who use a large amount of emergency services. “There is a cohort of homeless people who use emergency rooms as their primary source of both shelter and healthcare … that is the most expensive way to do it,” she said. “We’ve identified 80 of these people and our goal is to help all 80 of them.” The total cost of the plan is estimated at $7.3 million. The city already has $2.4 million in existing resources and the other $4.9 million will come from re-prioritizing existing resources and from new fundraising efforts from public and private entities, Pollack said. “I think by 2016, we’d like to see the shelter system working the way the shelter system is supposed to work, and we’d really like to see people with roofs over their head, a table to eat around, a place for kids to thrive in school and a place where families can gather,” she said. Pollack said the Leadership Council on Homelessness has worked with the city to put the plan together and she is proud of
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Boston Mayor Thomas Menino announced the “Bring Boston Home” plan on Sept. 19. The plan aims to reduce unsheltered homelessness by 50 percent by 2014.
what they have accomplished thus far. “What’s great about this is that it’s not just a thing that the city’s saying we’re going to go do,” she said. “It’s the city and the Leadership Council saying, ‘This is how we’re going to work together. This is how the whole network of providers and funders is going to work together to get this done.’ That’s what’s going to make it work.” Eliezer Garcia, 25, from Puerto Rico, said he experienced firsthand the effects of an aggressive plan against homelessness.
“I have broken English, and it was hard,” he said. “I couldn’t get a job.” Garcia said he lost his home due to unemployment and spent a year at the WoodsMullen Shelter on Massachusetts Avenue, one of two emergency shelters run by the Boston Public Health Commission. “Homeless ... I don’t like that name,” he said. “But I was only here for a year … housing helped me and I got an apartment
Homelessness, see page 2
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that they should really invest in the community and the welfare of the community in Allston, and Harvard has so far made very modest investments.” Whelan said Harvard denied the task force’s request for funding for a local middle school that would allow it to develop an effective science program. Faust said the university always attempts to create benefits for both itself and for the communities it affects. “Creating new knowledge, reimagining teaching and learning, engaging globally, reinventing the spaces where we learn and live, attracting and inspiring the best students and faculty — these are essential to our enduring strength,” she said. Some residents of the Allston community demonstrated varied opinions on Harvard’s construction in Allston. Darlene Harris, 48, said she saw the construction of new facilities in the area as much-needed renovations of old properties. “It actually doesn’t bother me,” she said. “I think it’s making the area look a lot nicer.” Damian Doyle, 41, said Harvard was only invading an area for its own benefit. “It’s bad for the community,” he said. “They’re moving in on all the resident[s].” Earl Williams, 24, said if Harvard follows through on its promises, Allston could greatly benefit from its construction. “I really don’t mind it [the construction],” he said. “When they [Harvard] moved everyone out of this area and they relocated them, they’re living in a much better area [now]. I don’t know what they might do [in the future] here.” Whelan said the promise of Harvard improving Allston is still a strong hope for the task force, but that possibility is still far in the future if it comes to fruition. “From the beginning, a lot of us were very excited about the idea that Harvard was going to be our neighbor here, that Harvard would bring resources and alternative activity to our neighborhood,” he said. “We’re still trying to be excited about that. We still think that there’s a great opportunity involved in Harvard’s building out its whole campus. So far, though, it’s been very disappointing.”
Campus & City Column Who’s that column The Free Hug Gal
I hate to admit it, but I’m a pretty judgmental person. I like to believe that I am open-minded and that I like to give people a chance, but most of the time, I don’t. You know those Free Hugs people in Marsh Plaza? Yeah, I always pretend to get a phone call when I pass them. I think this column is going to help me get over this. There is a line of exuberant peo- JEMMA ple holding signs DOUGLAS that say “Free Hugs” on Fridays in Marsh. Every time I’ve seen them, I sort of put my head down and truck on. “Oh, hi Mom! No, I’m good. How’re you?” I’m actually jamming to “Wrecking Ball” instead of talking to Mama Douglas. Why would I want to hug a stranger? And they always look so freaking HAPPY. I tend to have an aversion to overly enthusiastic people. To get over my fear of the friendlies, I decided to dedicate this week’s column to one of their members, Tehya Saylor, a College of Arts and Sciences sophomore. Tehya is a philosophy major, which I think totally fits her actions. I also learned that the “Free Hug Kids” are members of a club called I Embrace You. “The goal of our club is to promote peace and community throughout the BU Community and Boston,” Tehya said. Apparently they also do Random Acts of Kindness (RAC). You might have seen the notes written on the mirrors in Mugar Memorial Library with Expo Markers. That was a RAC. Or what about the kind messages written in chalk on the Esplanade? That was one too. Something that they did last year, my personal favorite, was their paper sun project. They made them “when it was really snowy and gloomy,” so the suns would add some sunshine to all of the classrooms. These kids are so thoughtful and willing to help everyone out. I can definitely learn a thing or two from them. I asked Tehya if there was anything particularly funny about giving out free hugs. She said most people just walk by and look at them like they’re weird (guilty). Some are super excited and say that it makes their days. Some just walk by smiling. Tehya is just glad if she can make someone’s day brighter. Maybe I’ll start with that. I can’t imagine hugging a bunch of strangers, but if Tehya can do it, what’s stopping me? One story that is apparently famous among the group members is about a kid who came and stood at the end of their line with a sign that read, “Premium hugs $2.” Tehya and I both laugh about that. It’s that kind of reaction that makes me realize that she is a genuinely happy person. She doesn’t care if people are laughing at her because, hey, then they’re smiling! I’m going to try to be more like Tehya, I think everyone else should try, too. Here’s to a week of happiness. Check back next week when I talk to another one of BU’s familiar faces. Have a person you think BU should know about? Hit me up! Jemma Douglas is a sophomore in the College of Communication studying Journalism. She can be reached at jwdoug@bu.edu.
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Red Sox, Boston make deal swapping property in Fenway By Alice Bazerghi & Alyssa Ciofani Daily Free Press Staff & Contributor
The Boston Red Sox and Boston Redevelopment Authority have agreed on a $7.34 million deal granting the Red Sox permanent ownership of and rights to the area surrounding Fenway Park in exchange for a connector road that the BRA will use in future planning of the Fenway neighborhood. Red Sox President and CEO Larry Lucchino said the exchange would benefit both parties by expanding Red Sox property with the addition of Yawkey Way and Lansdowne Street for baseball fans. It would also increase the development of the Fenway neighborhood. “This agreement is an example of a mutually beneficial public-private partnership,” Lucchino said in a Friday press release. “The Red Sox and our fans will have the advantage of continuing to use space essential to Fenway Park … and the city will receive a larger payment as well as the opportunity to create a new, public street that will serve as a catalyst for the Fenway neighborhood’s future development.” Boston Mayor Thomas Menino said in a Friday press release from the BRA that he is thrilled the Red Sox will continue to enhance the growth of Boston’s economy through visitor spending. “At the end of this season as the Red Sox wrap up another win-
ning year, it is great to know that they will continue to be a partner in growing our economy,” he said in the release. “They are a tremendous economic catalyst. Since 2003, they have paid more than $28 million in taxes to the city of Boston, and generated nearly $2 billion in visitor spending. We can only imagine the impact this will have as our partnership continues.” The Red Sox will pay more than $4.8 million for 17,300 square feet of Yawkey Way about 120 days a year and more than $2.4 million for air rights above Lansdowne Street for Green Monster seats, according to the agreement. In return, the BRA will pay more than $2.6 million for a 6,500 square foot easement to link Boylston Street and Van Ness Street along with Brookline Avenue in order to add re-development properties in the neighborhood, the agreement stated. “The Boston Red Sox investment has spurred $2.2 billion of new private non-institutional investment in the Fenway neighborhood since 2002 and the BRA projects this trend to continue as their commitment to the Fenway Park improvements are now secure,” said BRA Director Peter Meade in the Friday press release. Matthew A. Cahill, director of the Boston Finance Commission, objected to the deal in a letter to Menino on Tuesday that said granting the rights of Lansdowne
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The Boston Red Sox and the City of Boston began a multi-step deal to exchange land rights for property surrounding the Fenway Park area Thursday.
Street and Yawkey Way is an attempt to give away public access rights without public notice, advertisement and use of public process. Managers of Tasty Burger, a restaurant located at the corner of Yawkey Way and Boylston Street, said they could see a change in the amount of people coming into the establishment due to the deal. Esau Reid, a manager at Tasty Burger, said he thinks closing off Yawkey Way may have a negative impact on business and ultimately change the surrounding area. “I think it’s overall going to have a negative effect on the surrounding community and the people who are used to having that
as an open street,” he said. “Even with traffic, if you close off that street, that’s a major throughway that people use to get places in the general area, so it just doesn’t seem like a good idea.” Reid said he thinks the deal will make businesses reconsider their location. “It probably will make people think twice about being in the area or supporting a decision that extensive, because again, you’re kind of singling out certain people that don’t have the accessibility to be in there,” he said. “It might cause a lot of change and probably not a lot of change for the better.”
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Marijuana has no adverse effects on health, BU study suggests By Trisha Thadani Daily Free Press Staff
Boston Medical Center and Boston University School of Medicine researchers found marijuana use does not have a significant correlation with health service utilization or health status, said Daniel Fuster, BUSM researcher. Researchers performed several randomized trials on patients who tested positive for marijuana, alcohol and other substances at a primary care unit, Fuster said. The patients were analyzed to see if their marijuana use had any impact on their health, he said. “The results were that there is no impact, if we compare those who continually use cannabis … in comparison to those who have been tested positive for alcohol or other substances that they have consumed,” Fuster said. Researchers obtained the patients’
other medical records and found no health differences between those who use marijuana daily and those who do not. Fuster explained he was slightly surprised by the results, but since the study focused exclusively on cannabis users, his findings are difficult to interpret and are not representative of a wider population. He said he plans to further this study in the future to produce more accurate results. “The idea would be to compare this analysis on a population that consumes alcohol or other substances and also include patients of similar characteristics who do not consume such substances so we could see if there was any impact on health,” Fuster said. Kathryn Rifkin, Massachusetts Cannabis Reform Coalition clerk, said she is not surprised by the results, as the science behind it suggests that despite some marijuana
consumption, the activity will not have a debilitative effect on their health. “No matter what, you don’t go to the emergency room,” Rifkin said. “The worst you’re going to do, is you’re going to go to bed, and wake up refreshed the next morning. Hemp is an amazing plant in all regards.” Rifkin said researchers have been studying the effects of marijuana for years, but much of the research has been done overseas because the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration did not allow such research to be done in America. “This [marijuana] is the most studied plant in the world … and they have been running a test on this plant since forever,” Rifkin said. “The frustrating part is that all of the medical papers are being published all over the place, and it’s been kind of ignored until now.” Aishani Patwari, a College of Arts
and Sciences freshman, said since several studies have proven marijuana to be harmless to one’s health, there is no reason for there to be such a negative social stigma attached to it. “It has no effect on you, and it doesn’t really do anything because there is no addictive quality to it,” Patwari said. “It doesn’t affect you in the physical sense — it is more of a mental thing.” Claire Young, a College of Communication senior, said she has heard about a lot of research concerning the effects of marijuana, and she does not think that Fuster’s research particularly stands out among the rest. “I’ve heard both sides, one being that it is more detrimental than alcohol, and the other side that it has absolutely not effect, and that alcohol is actually worse for you, along
Marijuana, see page 4
Citywide art, music project comes to BU Charles River Campus rant on Commonwealth Ave., and By Rachel Riley Daily Free Press Staff
Three brightly colored pianos were delivered to Boston University’s Charles River and medical campuses Tuesday for students to enjoy as part of a citywide art project. Celebrity Series of Boston’s “Play Me, I’m Yours” community art installation includes 75 pianos created by local artists that community members are invited to play, said BU Art Initiative Managing Director Ty Furman. Once the exhibit is over, the pianos will be donated to charitable organizations. “We get to be a part of a biggerpicture art installation that’s Boston, Cambridge, Somerville and Brookline,” he said. “…We’re thrilled to take part in it.” The pianos are located outside of BU School of Medicine’s central building, outside of Scoozi Restau-
in the George Sherman Union Plaza. College of Fine Arts graduates Kathleen Kennedy, Ashley Teamer and Elizabeth King created the pianos, Furman said. “We have this long-standing relationship with celebrity series, and they came to us and said, ‘hey, we are celebrating our 75th anniversary, do you want to participate?’” he said. “It was a no-brainer.” Furman said having the pianos on campus is a reflection of BU Art Initiative’s overall goals. “It’s an important element of what we are trying to do, which is make opportunities for people to stumble upon art and for it to be non-threatening, fun and engaging,” he said. Celebrity Series Boston Senior Communication Manager Stephanie Janes said the installation is intended to commemorate Celebrity
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“The Dear Abbeys,” one of BU’s a cappella groups, sing by the purple and black painted piano Tuesday afternoon in the George Sherman Union courtyard. The piano is a part of the “Play Me, I’m Yours” street piano initiative.
Series’ 75th Anniversary. “The main reason is to celebrate our history, celebrate our anniversary, and give a gift back to the cities of Boston and Cambridge as a thank you for supporting us these past 75
years,” she said. Janes said she hopes the pianos will brighten BU’s campus up for students, whether they are perform-
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Red Sox fans could be discouraged by traffic as result of street acquisitions Red Sox: From Page 3
Despite the inconvenience on businesses, some residents said the deal could benefit the Fenway neighborhood.
“I think the Boston land swap deal would be very good,” said Cody Lewis, 19, a resident of Boston. “There is always a lot of traffic in the middle of the city where
I’m walking and I would like if there was another way for commuters. Ultimately, I think this is a good thing for Fenway.” Annie Quinn, 21, resident
of Back Bay, said Red Sox fans would react negatively to the change because of possible traffic. “I feel like it will cause people to become more aggravated with
going to and from the games because it would cause more traffic,” she said. “Maybe it would hurt ticket sales, because no one would want to deal with traffic.”
Pianos encourage ‘creative spirit’ of BU community Pianos: From Page 3
ers or audience members. “Part of the reason BU was an important choice for the pianos was that historical relationship with the university,” she said. “Plus, you guys have a great music program, and we know you have a lot of great piano players at the campus. We wanted to make it [the installation] accessible to students as well.” School of Visual Arts Director Lynne Allen said she hopes the pianos encourage creativity on campus. “BU students are curious, gifted and open to experiences,” Allen, who arranged for CFA graduates to design the pianos, said in an email. “I believe the pianos give a welcome respite from rushing to class [and are] a way to make more friends and learn from others.” College of Arts and Sciences sophomore Remi Gai played the piano in the GSU Plaza. “I love playing piano, so it’s nice to have a piano on the way to class or when I’m coming back,” he said. “Plus, it feels different to play outside with people around.” The installation is a great idea for encouraging the creative spirit among students, Gai said. “It’s a good way to make people — make anyone — get in touch with art,” he said. “It’s a great way to share music and meet new people.” College of Communication second-year graduate student Lauren Sullivan said she enjoyed listening to students play piano in the plaza near Scoozi and BU’s College of Engineering. “As with any school, there’s a lot of talent [at BU],” she said. “This piece, in particular, allows people to show their talent.” CAS senior Emma Rosenfield also played on the piano in the plaza. “A lot of people have forgotten how beautiful music can be when it’s played live on a classical piano,” she said. “It’s a really great way to remind us of that, while at the same time keeping it pretty casual.”
CAS freshman: marijuana same effects as alcohol Marijuana: From Page 3
with cigarettes being worse for you,” Young said. “Obviously smoking anything has a detrimental effect on the lungs.” Sasha Parodi, a CAS freshman, said she never perceived marijuana as harmful and does not understand the legal and social hype over marijuana use. “It [marijuana] seems to have the same kind of effect that alcohol would, so I don’t understand why would it be illegal,” Parodi said. “But I think that people shouldn’t need something to give them a high on life, they should find other ways. You can get high off of exercising, so why not do that and be healthy instead of taking drugs?”
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INTERVIEW: Joseph Gordon-Levitt talks porn, objectification and Don Jon Michela Smith MUSE Staff
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any women, either in stubborn denial or incredulous morality, contend to their dying breath that “their man” positively does not watch porn. And with perhaps an even stronger resolve, most women unequivocally agree that there is one wholesome seraphic who absolutely does not degrade himself in erotica: Joseph GordonLevitt. With the announcement of heartthrob Gordon-Levitt’s brainchild Don Jon, his directorial debut about an ace seducer more infatuated by porn than his nightly “dimes,” it seemed hope was lost. Yet, upon examination of this “Don Juan” modernization, Don Jon reveals that Gordon-Levitt has not slipped into salacity, but in fact, scaled above both smut and sermon to examine all of society. In an interview with the Daily free Press before the release of the film, it became clear that the Hollywood golden boy not only updated the classic Don Juan story to explore societal trends, but also arguably to evolve his own place in the industry. As the leader of a movement to renovate Hollywood itself, former childstar Joseph Gordon-Levitt cannot be ignored, porn and all. “[Objectification] is something that’s always been around because it’s easy and arguably, at times, useful … it’s a biological thing,” GordonLevitt said matter-of-factly, explaining that the omnipresence of objectification inherent in porn urged him to pen Don Jon. The film follows Jon Martello (Gordon-Levitt), a Jersey boy with muscles, greased hair and a club circuit that could secure him a place on Jersey Shore. For Jon, life centers around — as the theatrical trailer denotes — the things to which he can attach possessive adjectives, including his body, his car, his family, his church and his porn. Jon enjoys this outlook and his own notoriety as the smoothest lounge lothario around – until someone begins to objectify him. Jon meets Barbara Sugarman (Scarlett Johansson), a persuasive traditionalist looking for commitment and a perfect Hollywood romance. But when Barbara curbs Jon’s hedonistic impulses in order to mold her perfect boyfriend, Jon struggles to discover exactly what is important to him. Even with considerable screen time for Jon’s erotic addition, it quickly becomes clear that GordonLevitt uses pornography as a lens in Don Jon to explore objectification in all of society, rather than to sensationally feature porn. As the film progresses, audiences begin to realize that Jon learns these “static expectations” of machismo life not from porn, but rather through the encouragements from his father, his church and television, a daring statement from Gordon-Levitt. “It keeps disappointing him — [Jon’s] not satisfied in his life because he keeps wanting it to live up to this checklist of expectations,” Gordon-Levitt said. “We still have that residual tendency to quickly put [life] into a box and label it …
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt, who stars in Don Jon as Jon Martello, works out for a scene in the film. Don Jon will hit theaters this Friday.
Jon Senior [Tony Danza] uses possessive adjectives to describe his wife. He says, ‘that’s mine.’ A central symbol in the movie is how Jon learns these expectations.” Gordon-Levitt’s scorn for this “checklist of expectations,” a list that many men actually hold essential to their definition of masculinity, seems initially out of character for one of Hollywood’s darlings. Arguably the industry’s “it” boy of 2012, Gordon-Levitt’s name has appeared on a prolific number of marquees in recent years. From inception, the Dark Knight Rises and Lincoln to
Premium Rush, 50/50 and Looper, Gordon-Levitt has ascended nearly every Hollywood hill, cementing his indispensability and marketability in the industry. His good-boy image has certainly persisted since his role as Tom in the indie phenomenon (500) Days of Summer. It seems odd then that GordonLevitt would threaten this profitable image with a film as controversial as Don Jon. Then again Gordon-Levitt — unbeknownst to many popcorn poppers — has been on the move to defy the classical Hollywood system for a while. In 2010, Gordon-Levitt
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founded hitRECord, a virtual production company he funds to encourage collaborative art-making open to all, whether one is in “the biz” or not. “On hitRECord, anybody can contribute to the collaborative project,” urged Gordon-Levitt. “We’ve made lots of short films, we’ve published a few books, we’ve put out some records … one day I think that we’ll be able to do feature films in this open, collaborative fashion,” said Gordon-Levitt. While Don Jon was not made with hitRECord’s unique collaborative, hitRECord projects have com-
peted in venues such as the Sundance Film Festival and the Toronto International Film Festival, adding to the viability of Gordon-Levitt’s innovative platform. The efforts of GordonLevitt and hitRECord have recently culminated in the creation of a television variety show, premiering on the new network Pivot in January 2014. Through the projected success of Don Jon and the proven sensation of hitRECord, it seems the maturation of Joseph Gordon-Levitt is nearly complete. Yet, even as a business owner and now an established screenwriter/ director with the confidence to dissect masculinity, Gordon-Levitt maintains his thespian devotion to explore human nature. When asked for his thoughts on an inevitable subject for a Hollywood heartthrob – love advice – GordonLevitt revealed a meticulous observation that underscores his reputation for quality storytelling. “You cannot quantify human relationships because quantification is all based on the idea that if you repeat an action, you’ll get the same result,” he said. “Every single [person] is completely different and so every single relationship is going to be completely different.” With the completion of the daring Don Jon, this new Gordon-Levitt could attempt almost anything. But in surprising parallel to Don Jon himself, Gordon-Levitt will now need to combat societal expectations more than ever — held by both audiences and Hollywood executives alike — who have objectified the fan favorite for the past two decades. “The most important thing is to pay attention to what’s going on right in front of you right now and not to think about the rules or think about the past or the future,” Gordon-Levitt said. “Just pay attention to what’s happening right now.”
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New York City officials realize true plight of sex workers The state of New York has announced five new courts will open to begin treating people caught up in sex trafficking like victims or survivors instead of criminals. City officials will begin to take steps to ensure sex workers have the option to rehabilitate if they use drugs, to learn about sexual health, and even gain access to job training. New York has effectively pushed the blame from alleged sex workers to their pimps. Essentially, if a prostitution charge moves past arraignment, the alleged prostitute will be sent to one of five new courts geared towards breaking the cycle of sex trafficking. There, they can plead their case to a judge with an attorney present. According to a Wednesday NBC News story, the courts are set to open as early as the end of October. New York is making a momentous move to combat sex trafficking, simply by shifting the blame from the alleged prostitutes to those who control them. By offering sex workers options other than jail time, people will be able to start anew with the proper resources. But what breeds sex work? Here’s how women protested the sex trade in Amsterdam: While standing behind tall glass windows, dancers in the De Wallen Red Light district snagged the attention of pedestrians, both male and female, with intricate, jerky choreography as dubstep shook the street. As men watched the women gyrating and crumping, they smiled and danced along, imitating the dancers. At the end of the routine, the five women pointed to the roof of the building to a message. It read,
“Every year thousands of women are promised a dance career in Western Europe. Sadly, they end up here.” The video ends with every audience member noticeably shocked and bothered. Let’s face it: Most sex workers are there unwillingly. We hear chilling stories of young girls and boys running away from home and ending up working the street at 13 years old. Prostitution is a completely misguided charge for most alleged sex workers because they are forced into the “industry.” Pimps and kidnappers are to blame for prostitution, not the people selling their bodies to ensure their personal safety when they return home for the night. New York is the first state to open courts to help these people. Yes, prostitution is legal in certain rural counties in Nevada, but New York state provides options to rehabilitate people by providing a myriad of social services. This is more of a debate about sex workers’ safety as opposed to a person’s right to their own body. These courts will challenge the very framework of the sex trafficking industry in the U.S. by taking people off the street without a prison sentence. The courts will also challenge the stigma placed on sex workers. It proves that these people are stuck in a vicious cycle of jail time leading back to a red light district. These people flow in and out of systems that breed distrust for the legal system and hatred of law enforcement. Now, sex workers in New York will know they have the state on their side.
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Mean Girls 2: D.C. Edition SARA Ryan In a world where special interests run amuck and elected officials are ruled by their bank accounts, one president must fight to legislate. With a government shutdown looming, will he be able to save the day, or will political game playing threaten freedom, democracy and the American way? Politicians Threaten to Screw Everybody Over to Get What They Want 2, coming to a theater near you next week. Apparently government shutdowns now come in disappointing, vaguely familiar, badsequel versions. Federal agencies could be shut down, hundreds of thousands of government employees could stay home and the stock market will take a nosedive, all reminiscent of the August 2011 debt-ceiling crisis. Politicians need to cut the drama and work together. This is just getting to be pathetic. According to an article on CNN published Sept. 18, the main holdup is in the House of Representative, where Republicans are threatening to delay necessary spending bills until U.S. President Barack Obama and Senate Democrats agree to pass legislation defunding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (often referred to as Obamacare), which is set to go into effect in January 2014. If these bills aren’t passed, the government will shut down Oct. 1. However, most of the effect will just be shock value. “Government Shutdown” makes for really sexy news coverage, but a USA Today article published Monday noted that only 41 percent of the federal government would actually stop working if these spending bills don’t pass. That’s still a big chunk of the pie, but at least foreign officials, law enforcement and political employees would still be coming to work. With that in mind, I’d like to establish that there is a better chance of me spontaneously combusting while twerking on Commonwealth Avenue than there is of Republicans getting their way. This law was the crowning jewel of Obama’s election platform. There is not even a sliver of a chance that Democrats will consider repealing it, and to use spending bills to try to strong-arm them into it is simply stupid and irresponsible. I cannot fathom why they think this would be a good idea. A CNBC poll released Monday found that 59 percent of Americans want to defund Obamacare. Instead of allowing public opinion to sway legislation, Republicans are attempting to speed up the process by threatening to shut down the government. This is a really good idea — until the government shuts down and the White House points its finger at Capitol Hill. Then all of a sudden — spoiler alert — the public is going to decide
a functioning government is a little bit more important than repealing Obamacare, at least for right now. Besides the political implausibility, this whole “threatening to shut down the massive, bureaucratic, possibly overreaching federal government” thing is slightly terrifying to the average American and doesn’t instill much confidence in Washington politicians. If the only way they can get things done is by holding a gun to the opposition’s head, maybe we should be doing more thorough background checks (but that’s a rant for another time). The political climate in America has shifted dramatically in the last decade. It’s no longer acceptable for politicians to work with someone across the aisle. We have changed the expectations at an incredibly high cost. According to an Aug. 23 article in the Washington Post, the 113th Congress was on track to be the least productive legislative body in American history at the beginning of the summer recess. Not only is this pathetic, but it’s also incredibly tiring to watch. I want politicians who actually do something instead of just spewing hot air in an attempt to garner votes. Don’t get me wrong. Politicians have to stand up for their principles. That’s how they got elected. However, there is a distinct difference between standing up for your beliefs and refusing to let go of them, kicking and screaming in the checkout aisle until your mom gives in. The latter is pathetic, unnecessary and only acceptable if you’re still wearing Dora the Explorer pull-up diapers. Not only that, but voters want politicians who know how to compromise! We’re not stupid. We understand that in order to get some of what we want, we have to give the opposition something in return. It doesn’t have to be the all-or-nothing game Congress is so good at playing. In a system built on meeting in the middle, there is no room for this kind of threat. It makes everyone defensive and neither party gets its way. So what I’m trying to get at here is that the attitude in this nation is pathetic at best. We are so caught up with trying to get exactly what we want that nothing is accomplished. This threat of a shutdown is merely a symptom of a greater systemic issue. We need to consider which is more important to us: standing resolute for our principles or getting things done. Yes, it will be a big deal if the government closes its doors for a few days, but perhaps it’s exactly what we need. 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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Ciccone’s illness affects flow of Terrier offense against Harvard Turnovers: From Page 8
ably lying about. That is a credit to him. He wasn’t at full strength. We tried to get him some rest, but he’s game and at any time, he can turn the game around, which he almost did at the end of regulation.” “I’m fine,” Ciccone said, when asked about his illness. “I don’t want to use that as an excuse. I was feeling fine.” Ciccone, who averaged 80 minutes per game in the first seven matches of the season, played 71 out of a possible 110 minutes. Roberts said he believes Ciccone not
being at full strength had an effect on the Terriers’ offense. “He’s so dangerous beating people on the flank that if we have [sophomore forward] Mac [McGuire] doing it on the right, and [Anthony] doing it on the left, then it opens up the middle of the park and we can move the ball quicker,” Roberts said. While the offense was an issue against Harvard, the Terriers also collected four yellow cards. Junior forward Dominique Badji was given a yellow card in the 74th minute after displaying frustration to a referee over a foul. Powell, who played a
season-high 110 minutes, received a yellow card in the 87th minute. Junior defender Fannar Arnarsson and senior forward Ali Sozeri also received yellow cards in the 100th and 110th minute respectively. “Fannar lost it once and he was called for a foul,” Roberts said. “He picked up the ball and got a yellow card for it. In his mind, it wasn’t a foul, and you just have to deal with it. Two things: you stop the ball very late in the game and you let them get a free kick. The players just have to be mature about it. The referees are going to miss things, but you just have to play and deal
with it.” The struggles against the Crimson helped Roberts identify the issues in the offense. “We still take too many touches in the middle of the park,” Roberts said. “Some new young guys in there just don’t realize how quickly they are going to be closed down. They think that they have more time than they do, and if we get into conference play ... Navy is very good at it [closing down play], so we’ve got to be able to do a better job at it.”
BU to be without injured backer Coll Field Hockey: From Page 8
Conference last year on all BU teams and with no at-large bid, the Terriers’ season was cut short, despite their 12-6 record. In order for the Terriers to win this week, they will have to rely heavily on their midfielders, not only for scoring but also for ball control. The Terriers will be without sophomore backer Rachel Coll, who recently suffered an ankle injury. Coll is an instrumental piece to BU coach Sally Starr’s defensive strategy. Therefore, the midfielders will need to control the tempo of the game and disrupt any opportunities for opponents to move into BU territory. The loss of Coll is only made worse due to the fact that the Terriers just recently got past the injury of another sophomore backer, Katie Bernatchez. Earlier in the season Bernatchez was hit in the head, sidelining her for a few weeks with a concussion, and she is just beginning to play at full capacity once again. Despite the presence of
experienced senior backer Ysi Schieb, the defense will lack depth against what will be a tough test against American, the topscoring team in the Patriot League (2.81 goals per game). Staying secure on defense will alleviate some of the pressure on junior goalie Valentina Cerda Eimbcke. While Eimbcke has been having a stellar season, relying on the goalie is not an ideal strategy for Starr and her team, particularly against Hofstra, which is second in the Colonial Athletic Association in shots per game (15.22). Emphasizing ball control will provide more opportunities on offense for BU — an offense that has been scarce ever since the Terriers’ five-goal outburst to open the season against Ohio University. This will be crucial when facing American, which has the largest scoring margin in the conference (1.52). Despite the tough loss of Coll, secure defense and ball control will be the keys for the Terriers this weekend as they forge ahead with the 2013 campaign.
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Senior backer Ysi Schieb will be an important contributor to the Terriers this weekend as they take on American and Hofstra.
Tough recent loss to motivate women’s soccer as it OT chances lead seeks 1st Patriot League victory vs. Army Saturday to nothing for BU Women’s Soccer: From Page 8
goals in nine games this year, Feldman will be looking to jumpstart an offense that had been previously stalled against Navy. BU only had 11 shots in the contest and did not challenge the Midshipmen’s defense until the 30th minute. BU’s leading scorers, senior forward Madison Clemens and freshman forward Erica Kosienski, only combined for three total shots. Worse still, the team was called offside six times last Friday — a far cry from BU’s disciplined success during its three gamewinning streak, when it blanked University of Connecticut and Providence College at
home. “We didn’t play our best soccer in the first half [against Navy],” Feldman said. “We need to practice and get into attack mode, and then increase our aggressiveness and organization. Getting a bit sharper and having execution in those final moments is crucial. We want to create lots of pressure [on our opponents] ... and we need to continue to improve in areas within different lines of plays.” Feldman also believes that the close loss will renew the Terriers’ own commitments to playing more controlled soccer and continue to emphasize a shared offense by uti-
lizing the unique talents of their team. “We have continued emphasis on how to finish,” Feldman said. “We want to be prepared. We can’t let our chances get away from us, and at the same time, we don’t want to give chances for the other team either. “Certainly there’s a level of disappointment [surrounding Friday’s game], but taking things one game at a time is our mentality. There’s nothing we can do except move on. We’re on the right track. The players [know what is expected of them] and are really competitive in both training and in playing, and that mentality will carry us for the rest of the season.”
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the box score. The final scoring threat of the game came on a BU corner kick with less than a minute of action remaining. The ball was knocked around by BU, but was eventually cleared back into the middle of the field by the Crimson. Roberts said while the outcome was disappointing, he believes things will improve for the Terriers in their next game. “I think we lost our composure a couple of times,” Roberts said. “I think we’re built to be able to withstand that and I think we’ll have our full team back for Saturday.”
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By Michael Joscelyn Daily Free Press Contributor
The Boston University men’s soccer team came into its match Wednesday against Harvard University looking to rebound from a loss against Providence College, but instead, the team came out with a 0-0 double-overtime draw at Soldiers Field. Similar to the 2-0 loss to Providence (51-2) on Friday, the Terriers (3-3-1) could not find their footing early in the match as Harvard (1-4-2) applied pressure and kept the Terriers off their game. “It’s definitely a hard team to play against because of the aerial balls, they’re very big and they just loft balls into the box and you try to get control of it,” said BU coach Neil Roberts. “At times we did, and at times we didn’t.” Aside from a shot on goal that was saved by Crimson goalkeeper Evan Mendes (four saves) the Terriers offense could not be found. The tide of the game began to shift midway through the first half when sophomore forward Mac McGuire sprinted down the right sideline, beating two Harvard defenders along the way and setting a picture-perfect cross to senior forward Ali Sozeri, who could not finish the play. BU seemed to hesitate on the offensive side of the ball all night, which resulted in a plethora of turnovers. “We just take a few too many touches and it’s some young guys in there and they don’t realize how quick they’re going to get closed down,” Roberts said. “They think they have more time than they do.” The Terriers had to play some of their younger players in the game due to injuries to some of their regular contributors. “I think we get [junior defender] Kelvin [Madzongwe] back, we get [freshman forward] Felix [De Bona] back, we get the team back for Saturday,” Roberts said. “Now we’ve got [Jordan] Barker with some experience, and we’ve got some depth.” Harvard switched goalies at the start of the second half with senior Brett Conrad taking over. Conrad had four saves in 65 minutes of action. The Crimson had plenty of opportunities
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Redshirt freshman goalkeeper Matt Gilbert recorded a shutout against Harvard, but BU’s offense could not push the Terriers to a victory.
to separate themselves from the Terriers, including a missed header by senior A.J. Agha in the 43rd minute and a missed shot by defender Ross Friedman when Terrier redshirt freshman goalie Matt Gilbert was uncharacteristically out of position. Gilbert bailed out the Terrier defense and rescued the game for BU in the 89th minute on a terrific save on a shot from Harvard sophomore Andrew Chang. “They’re [Harvard] big guys and they get the ball in the air and a lot of people are going to be banging,” Roberts said. “It’s not what we needed before Navy [on Saturday],
but it’s what you have to deal with, and I think we dealt with it well.” Both overtimes were filled with the same plays that dominated regular play: each team was stagnant with the ball and could not capitalize on opportunities. Even though both teams had a combined 29 shots, neither could put their chances away. The Terriers did have exceptional defense around the net. Although Gilbert was only credited with two saves, he made many more tough plays that could not be found on
The development of the Boston University men’s soccer team’s offense, one of the highlights of the season thus far, came to a major halt in a double-overtime 0-0 draw with Harvard University at Soldiers Field. The Terriers, who have been improving steadily throughout the season on offense, struggled with ball possession and passing, highlighted by a number of missed opportunities for goals and a high number of turnovers. “They’re very big, and they loft balls in the box, so you try to get control of it,” said BU coach Neil Roberts. “At times we did, at times we didn’t. We had [junior defender] Parker [Powell] in the back for the first time and he was dealing with it. It was a very difficult game, being back there for the first time, to deal with, between the throw-ins and launching it into the box. In the midfield, we probably should have been more effective.” The Crimson (1-4-2) dominated the ball in the first 25 minutes of the first half, preventing the Terriers (3-3-1) from getting any solid shots on goal. While the Terriers maintained possession for the remainder of the half, the team had trouble setting up chances and crossing the ball across the box. The Crimson defense repeatedly double-teamed senior midfielder Anthony Ciccone, preventing the skillful captain from setting up potential scoring opportunities. Besides the solid defense from Harvard, Ciccone had to deal with other issues. “Anthony had the flu yesterday and today, and he wasn’t going to play ... then he wanted to play,” Roberts said. “We knew that he wasn’t himself and he didn’t have that jump. It’s just coming off the bug. I was told this morning that he wasn’t going to play and that he wanted to play and he said he felt better, which he was prob-
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Turnovers, see page 7
BU looks to rebound against Army Field hockey prepares for homestand By Mike Chan Daily Free Press Contributor
After falling in a narrow 1-0 contest against the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., the Boston University women’s soccer team is ready for another tough conference matchup against the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y. Both the Terriers (5-3-1, 0-1 Patriot League) and the Black Knights (5-4-1, 1-0 Patriot League) will be looking to rebound after their respective losses against Navy (8-2-0, 1-0 Conference) and Binghamton University over the weekend. These two teams last met back in 1997, when they were competing for the Spalding Club at Oneonta, N.Y. during BU coach Nancy Feldman’s second season as head coach. The Terriers decisively won the contest by a score of 4-1. Army has continued its impressive turnaround after a dismal 1-3-1 start to the month, outscoring opponents eight to two in its last four games, due in part to the success of forward Kimberly An. The senior recently scored her 13th career game-winning goal against Bucknell University in a 2-1, double-overtime win Saturday, and
was honored Monday as the BRINE Patriot League Offensive Player of the Week. She is the second consecutive Black Knight to win the award after sophomore Katie Holder. Defensively, Army is leaning on the talents of goalkeeper Jordan Cassalia, who has shut out opponents four times this season with a .776 save percentage. The Black Knights have only allowed seven total goals this season. In the first season under new head coach Marcia McDermott — who had previously scouted for the U.S. National women’s soccer team in the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics — Army has seen significant improvement across the board, and is currently third in the overall conference standings with their best start since 2011. “[They] present and hold a very fine line,” Feldman said. “They are a team that’s very compressive, so we need to be more organized and decisive with our attack.” While the Terriers defense has continued to hold strong under senior goalkeeper Andrea Green, who has only allowed five
Women’s soccer, see page 7
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No Events Scheduled Lions WR Nate Burleson broke his arm in a car crash caused by Burleson reaching for a pizza in the passenger seat.
Friday, Sept. 27 W. Hockey vs. Western Ontario, 7 p.m.
By Christopher Dela Rosa Daily Free Press Staff
Last weekend, the No. 13 Boston University field hockey team started off the program’s tenure in the Patriot League on a strong note, being the first BU team to win a game against a conference opponent this season. After falling behind early against Colgate University, the Terriers (5-2, 1-0 Patriot League) were able to respond with goals from freshman midfielder Hester van der Laan and sophomore midfielder Sofi Laurito to win the game. This week, the team looks to continue its strong play as it welcomes two more opponents to New Balance Field, as BU will take on American University Saturday afternoon and Hofstra University Sunday afternoon. With several backstories surrounding the games, the Terriers are in for a tough weekend of field hockey. Only a month into the season, American (5-3, 1-0 Patriot League) and BU have had two common opponents. To start the year, the Eagles faced the University of Delaware in an exhibition game that went to overtime
Saturday, Sept. 28 Field Hockey vs. American, 1 p.m. W. Soccer @ Army, 3 p.m. M. Soccer @ Navy, 7 p.m.
but ended in a 2-2 draw. Two weeks ago, American played against Miami University (Ohio) and lost 3-2. One of the Terriers’ first road games was against the very same team, as BU defeated the Redhawks (5-4) by a score of 1-0. In their last game, the Eagles lost in double overtime, 3-2, to a very talented No. 10 Wake Forest University team. Meanwhile, Hofstra (3-6) is coming off of a rough weekend, with games against No. 7 University of Massachusetts-Amherst and the University of Richmond. The Pride have lost three out of their last four games, and will be trying to get back in the right direction with their road trip up to Boston this weekend. While there is no official rivalry between BU and Hofstra, BU might still have some animosity toward the Pride. Last year, as the Terriers were trying to earn an at-large bid for the NCAA Tournament, they suffered a tough 1-0 loss against Hofstra, which essentially knocked them out of contention for the bid. Because of the restrictions sanctioned by the America East
Sunday, Sept. 29 Field Hockey vs. Hofstra, 1 p.m.
Field Hockey, see page 7
Monday, Sept. 30 No Events Scheduled Who knows what Burleson would do for a Klondike Bar...