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Gerrymandering Project paper wins Common Cause award
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Lecturer Rick Barton (l.) addresses questions from the audience, moderated by Caitlin Quinn GS.
SINSI co-director Barton discusses communal approaches to global peace By Rebecca Han Contributor
By Isabel Ting Associate News Editor
Neuroscience professor Samuel S. Wang uses his mathematical skills and legal passions to help ensure voters choose their politicians, not the other way around. His team’s paper, “An Antidote for Gobbledygook: Organizing the Judge’s Partisan Gerrymandering Toolkit into a Two-Part Framework,” won a top prize at a gerrymandering competition last week. The paper was part of the Princeton Gerrymandering Project, which analyzes individual states’ courts, polling data, and legislative data from every state, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico. Through the project’s work, Wang’s team strove to craft a legal theory that can be used by advocates across the United States to target its most gerrymandered districts. “I got very interested in applying math skills to try to fix what I thought was a problem in U.S. democracy,” said Wang, who founded the Princeton Gerrymandering Project in 2016. “We were trying to take extreme math knowledge and repackage it in a way that didn’t lose math rigors but [is] more palatable to a judge,” said Ben Williams, a legal analyst who worked on the paper with Wang.
“Gerr y mandering takes the ways that people live and vote and uses that information against people,” Williams said. He added that the gerrymanderer “weaponizes” it to enhance the power of the ruling party, with lasting implications. Williams said he’s inspired to fight for accurate democratic representation and the ability for people to exercise their voices at the ballot boxes. Suzanne Almeida, Redistricting and Representation Counsel at Common Cause, the organization that sponsored the research competition, praised the paper as a “Swiss Army knife” paper that combines different academic approaches to solve a complex national problem. There were 11 entries to the contest and five finalists. Judges for the contest included UC Irvine Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky, Office of Congressional Ethics Board of Directors member Allison Hayward, Brennan Center for Justice Senior Counsel Michael Li, and Tufts University associate professor of mathematics Moon Duchin. Brian Remlinger, who worked with Wang and Williams on the paper, was not available for comment at the time of publication. Wang hopes to release the data project by the end of 2020.
sistance that we have,” this assistance is not conducted on a personal level, Barton said. On the other hand, connections through personal diplomacy in Nigeria led to the creation of a reality television show about peaceful problem solving, productively combating a national notion of violence being profitable. “People actually started to ref lect on this quality of their own society which we could not have drilled into them,” Barton said. See PEACE page 3
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Architect Shimada discusses homes shaped to environment
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Yo Shimada spoke on challenging the viewer’s perception of buildings.
By Marie-Rose Sheinerman Contributor
In a lecture hosted by the School of Architecture on Monday, renowned architect Yo Shimada stressed the importance of considering a project’s natural environment. He also advocated for building to match society’s needs. Many of Shimada’s own designs have been shaped by the strictness of Japan’s earthquake damage protection laws. And because
he pays close attention to the particular natural surroundings where he builds, Shimada said the houses he designs have very little in common with each other. One house built in a city will look very different from one built in the mountains. For example, Shimada designed his “House in Toyonaka” in 2015, a building whose natural light comes in only from a transparent roof, rather than from horizontal windows.
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Today on Campus
Senior columist Ryan Born makes a case for reparations, while columnist Siyang Liu endorses name games — and spirit kitchen utensils — as effective tools for better precepts, and guest contributor Krupa Jani advocates for a more pro-science Congress. PAGE 4
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His Japanese background also has a strong inf luence on his work. Some of his projects include creating storage spaces made for Japan’s small living spaces, using, for instance, a single box to serve as a closet, a dresser, and store laundry. In his work, Shimada said he wants to challenge the way we see ordinary buildings. He designed one of his homes to look like a shed from the outside, for example. “I want to create architecture that changes its appearance depending on the point of view so that it can tend to new discoveries every day,” Shimada said. “By placing something new in a place, we are also changing how we see the landscape. For that reason it is important to think how we can improve what we see. A house should not discriminate against its surroundings. I want houses to project, to be a part of the place.” With no formal training in architecture, Shimada founded an architecture company in his mountainous hometown of Kobe after graduating from the Kyoto City University of Art in 1997.
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Professor Sam Wang of the neuroscience department spearheaded the Princeton Gerrymandering Project.
Former U.S. diplomat and current Wilson School lecturer Rick Barton discussed his book “Peace Works: America’s Unifying Role in a Turbulent World,” as well as the United States’ role creating sustainable peace in a book talk on Monday. Barton, the co-director of Princeton’s Scholars in the Nation’s Service Initiative, stressed the need for more community-focused diplomacy. Barton argued
that meaningful action requires being “grounded in the reality of the local people.” “If we don’t know [at least] 100 people in a place, don’t send a U.S. soldier,” he said. “That would have kept us out of about, most of the really heavy [conf licts] we’ve done recently.” Such people-focused groundwork was essential in many of the international examples he discussed, including one about Pakistan. Though the United States has given Pakistan “every form of as-
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While a central concern of foreign policy is engagement with international citizenry, another difficulty lies in attracting the attention of U.S. citizens, according to Barton. Likening U.S. residents’ impressions of diplomatic success rates to fans of losing teams, Barton said that scant
faith in success abroad was a major factor in widespread public apathy towards foreign policy. But Barton said he remains positive about the United States’ potential to provide useful assistance. “We are a country that is advantaged,” Barton said. “But we need to be able to do more with the position.” Audience member and Wilson School visiting
professor Bob Hutchings called the talk a “very timely reminder … on the things we are able to do as a country and those we should be hesitant about taking on.” The question-and-answer session was moderated by Master of Public Administration student and SINSI member Caitlin Quinn GS. Quinn, who first met Barton when applying for SINSI, read “Peace
Works” over the summer and reached out to Barton, who responded by proposing the book talk. “He emphasizes the importance of investing in opportunities that don’t have a great chance of success, but that’s the smartest diplomatic strategy anyway, to recognize that we’re going to fail more often than we succeed,” Quinn said. For other students
looking to make impacts, Barton recommended reaching out to students in other countries and making sure the U.S. government relies on civilians rather than the military to enhance peace. The talk was held at 4:30 p.m. in Robertson Hall on Monday, Oct. 1. It was hosted by the Wilson School and cosponsored by Labyrinth Books.
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Born, again Ryan Born
Princeton’s case for reparations
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utes to prevent their ad- sity must atone for its time, etc.) available to Ryan Gizzie ’19 mission. It is possible, wrongs. Princeton Uni- African American stuBOARD OF TRUSTEES however, in our proxim- versity is wealthy almost ― dents, alumni, and tarpresident I ity to the South and the incomparably so. And get New Jersey organizaThomas E. Weber ’89 “Enslaved African Amer- large number of South- yes, a certain amount of tions, who then have the icans built the modern ern students here, that that wealth should be set final say on how those vice president United States, and indeed Negro students would aside for financial repa- resources could be be Craig Bloom ’88 the entire modern world, find Princeton less com- rations to African Amer- used to make reparain ways both obvious and fortable than some other icans. But what Princ- tions. By being judges secretary hidden.” institutions.” eton could do that no on competitive project Betsy L. Minkin ’77 — ― Edward E. Baptist, Institutional prejudice other institution could boards or in some other “The Half Has Never did not end with our do is use the resource way that ensures Princetreasurer Been Told” vaunted Woodrow. Yes, that is most valuable ton’s reparations are not Douglas J. Widmann ’90 southern enrollment, and most irreplaceable imposed from the tophen we ac- which had been low after its ― students and faculty. down, we could actively trustees cept that the Civil War, bounced Princeton should require take into account the Kathleen Crown p re s t i g i o u s back under his tenure, all students to contrib- voices and perspectives Stephen Fuzesi ’00 offer of ad- but Princeton remained ute to the wellbeing of of those the reparations Zachary A. Goldfarb ’05 mission from Princeton white. The first African communities that it has are meant to aid. John Horan ’74 University, some small American to graduate almost certainly harmed Joshua Katz Rick Klein ’98 part of us becomes part from the University in throughout the years in ― III James T. MacGregor ’66 of the great history of peacetime was in 1951. particular, communities “Two hundred fifty years Alexia Quadrani Princeton ― and so some Some might argue that of color. of slavery. Ninety years of Marcelo Rochabrun ’15 part of us becomes shack- Princeton has changed Princetonians the ― col- Jim Crow. Sixty years of Richard W. Thaler, Jr. ’73 led, forever, to the stains we ― no longer have slaves, lected assemblage of separate but equal. ThirtyLisa Belkin ‘82 of slavery, Jim Crow, and nor do we prevent Af- confident, competent five years of racist housFrancesca Barber continued racism. Just rican Americans from individuals have ― an un- ing policy. Until we reckon David Baumgarten ’06 as the United States and entering the FitzRan- paralleled pedigree and with our compounding Gabriel Debenedetti ’12 white Americans them- dolph Gate. By exclud- skill set that makes us moral debts, America will Michael Grabell ’03 selves are bound, mor- ing African Americans and our intelligence far never be whole.” Kavita Saini ’09 ally, to offer reparations over many generations, more valuable than even — Ta-Nehisi Coates, “The Abigail Williams ’14 to African-Americans, it left African Ameri- the billions in our stock Case for Reparations” trustees emeriti so too is the institution cans unable to access market portfolio. ThrowGregory L. Diskant ’70 of Princeton University. the capital, prestige, and ing money at problems Having done wrong, Jerry Raymond ’73 Because of the Universi- resources that white stu- is great, but throwing what compels us to repMichael E. Seger ’71 ty’s complicity in slavery dents were able to have. skilled human capital is arations? First, an apAnnalyn Swan ’73 and structural racism, it While Princeton opened even better. This is our peal to common decenWilliam R. Elfers ’71 Kathleen Kiely ’77 has an ethical commit- doors for white students, opportunity to liaise cy. When we do wrong, ment to provide justice the FitzRandolph Gate with those organizations we are often expected in the form of repara- stayed barred for blacks. on the ground, to learn or encouraged, whether 142ND MANAGING BOARD tions to African-Ameri- And as we understand from them and assist by others or our own managing editors can students. more deeply the cost of them in some substantial conscience, to do right Isabel Hsu ’19 It is still somewhat “dream hoarding”the ― up- capacity. Princeton pro- by those we have done Sam Parsons ’19 controversial to remind per-middle class’s stran- duces a bevy of skilled wrong. Even in the simhead news editor ourselves that the Unit- glehold on chance does ― students engineers, ― stat- ple case of insulting Claire Thornton ’19 ed States was founded Princeton not foot some isticians, writers, artists someone, we can see that associate news editors as a slaveholding na- of this cost too? that ― would be useful to as an example of wrongAllie Spensley ’20 tion, with slaveholding almost any organization. fully taking status or Audrey Spensley ’20 founders, with slavery II Why does Princeton not dignity from that other Ariel Chen ’20 in our Constitution. We “White America was provide those students person. An apology is Ivy Truong ’21 are still haunted by this ready to demand that the the means to do the good the reparation. The rav- associate news and film editor past. Negro should be spared work enshrined in our ages of slavery and the Sarah Warman Hirschfield ’20 But to focus on the the lash of brutality and mottoIn ― the Nation’s Ser- inequities of racism head opinion editor Emily Erdos ’19 “nation as a whole” is coarse degradation, but it vice and the Service of are far worse should ― not to miss our own his- had never been truly com- Humanity? Instead, the the reparations, then, associate opinion editors tory, right here on mitted to helping him out University seems more be proportional to the Jon Ort ’21 campus. Princeton, of of poverty, exploitation or interested in ensuring harms done? Second, as Cy Watsky ’21 course, was not above all forms of discrimination.”― Wall Street’s continued John Locke points out, head sports editors holding slaves. Thanks — ― Dr. Martin Luther access to the best and when someone does David Xin ’19 to the publication last King Jr., “Where Do We brightest. But Princeton something wrong to anChris Murphy ’20 summer of the “Princ- Go From Here?” owes Wall Street nothing ― other human, they vioassociate sports editors eton & Slavery” project, it owes those that it has late that human’s status Miranda Hasty ’19 Princeton has put toPrinceton undergrad- benefited from plunder- and dignity as an equal Jack Graham ’20 gether a tally list of its uates, because of their ing. and as an important inassociate street editors own particular crimes. voluntary enrollment at I cannot think that dividual worthy of cerDanielle Hoffman ’20 The first nine Princeton Princeton, are complicit. what has been done so tain fundamental, natuLyric Perot ’20 presidents held slaves, Hence, we are all obli- far is anywhere near ral rights. This should be digital operations manager as did a majority of our gated to the University enough. Naming an ad- familiar to any AmeriSarah Bowen ’20 founding trustees. More to honor its own obli- ministrative building can: “We hold these chief copy editors Princetonians fought for gations. “But I’m not after Toni Morrison is truths to be self-evident, Marina Latif ’19 the Confederacy than guilty,” you might say. not the same as renam- that all men are created Arthur Mateos ’19 the Union. Princeton And the response to that ing the Wilson School. equal, that they are enCatherine Benedict ’20 held slave auctions on is simple enoughI― am not Tour stickers around dowed by their Creator head design editor its own grounds. Profes- arguing for individual campus are insufficient. with certain unalienable Rachel Brill ’19 sors owned slaves some ― Princeton undergradu- Increasing diversity is Rights, that among these cartoons editor endowed professorships ates to provide repara- not the same as repara- are Life, Liberty and the Tashi Treadway ’19 still honor men who tions (though many of tive admissions policies Pursuit of Happiness.” head photo editor came into their fortunes us likely ought to), I am ― for the Class of 2022 , Reparations are a great Risa Gelles-Watnick ’21 through slavery (Ew- arguing for Princeton African Americans make divider. More than any ing, Dod, McCormick, University, as an institu- up only 8 percentroughly ― other article, I know this Madison) and ― donations tion, to right its wrongs. the same amount as the one may have the greatwere financed from We, as undergraduates Classes of 2021, 2020, and est potential for controNIGHT STAFF slave sales. Why would who voluntarily accept- my own Class of 2019. Yet versy. Some part of me any of our professors, ed Princeton’s offer of African Americans are wishes I could hold my copy experts in their fields, admission, should be 13.4 percent of the U.S tongue. But it is better Nayev Kiame ’22 Celia Buchband ’22 want to be associated bound by its obligations population. If repara- to speak the honest truth ― David Veldran ’22 with these names? Then much as we are bound by tions means giving more that you know which there are the sales them- many other obligations now to make up for less is right than ― the truth selves. How much of our imposed on us once we previously, we are fail- most palatable. Princmighty endowment, agree to matriculate to ― ing dramatically. eton — despite having then, is soiled with that write a thesis, to take so As for all concrete bravely acknowledged its eton University have its blood capital as ― interest many classes a semester, proposals, I can’t con- past failingshas ― not done own debt to pay. and prestige accumulate to go on Outdoor Action, fess to knowing exactly enough to make up for year over year over year? to stay out of disciplin- how Princeton should go them. Ryan Born ’19 is a senior Princeton has always ary or academic trouble. about reparations. And In terms of symbolic columnist at The Daily been the most conser- We all accept admission ultimately, it is not my reparations (names on Princetonian and a phivative and “southern” on the understanding place to. I have no in- buildings), or in terms losophy concentrator from Ivy League school. By that there are obliga- terest in falling into the of financial reparations Washington Township, the way, that is not my tions. neoliberal “white savior” (donations and financial Mich. He can be reached at own perception in ― a letAnd the University, trap. Perhaps the best aid), or in terms of repa- rcborn@princeton.edu. ter to W.E.B Du Bois, a in its own capacity, has way, as professor Avery rations of human capital This is part of a recurPrinceton University ad- done wrong — and not Kolers at the University (volunteerism and affir- ring weekly column on ministrator argued that wrong once, but wrong of Louisville suggests, mative action), Princ- politics and pedagogy at “we have never had any for generations. Any one is for Princeton to make eton has something to Princeton and abroad. Procolored students here, undergraduate’s guilt available money and re- give. If white America fessor Avery Kolers (Unithough there is nothing or lack thereof is incon- sources (credit hours, owes black America, versity of Louisville) conin the University stat- sequential. The Univer- paid faculty and staff then so too does Princ- tributed editing. Senior Columnist
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Why we need to know your spirit kitchen utensil Siyang Liu
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s an Outdoor Action leader, I am a devout believer in name games. My personal favorite is asking the frosh for their names, along with spirit kitchen utensils. Although at first they might be confused or weirded out, by the end they can’t contain their laughter as they matter-of-factly say things like “I guess I’d like to be a spatula,” or “Maybe an egg whisk would be nice?” In a small group setting in which people are meeting for the first time, these personal introductions, or “ice-breakers,” serve a critical func-
tion of setting a precedent of openness and encouraging friendly relations among participants. Failing to do so creates the opposite: an unwelcoming and impersonal atmosphere — which is why I was appalled during the first week of precepts, when many of my preceptors didn’t even bother asking for names. It is true that OA and precepts are very different; the first is designed for students to make friends and adjust to a new college environment, whereas the second is aimed at learning academic material. Although the goal of a precept is not necessarily for “fun” in the same way it is for OA, starting off with personal introductions, if not name games, remains important to creating a sense of belonging, which ultimately promotes collaboration and more effective learning. Names matter.
In one of my precepts last week, the preceptor dove into the material as soon as we sat down. No names at all. When he asked questions, there was palpable awkwardness and prolonged silence — not surprisingly, because people generally don’t feel comfortable speaking up in a new setting before a group of strangers. Compare that to a precept I had later in the day, in which the preceptor began by introducing himself and then went around the room and asked everyone say their name, class year, hometown, and something they do for fun. At first glance, it may seem like a childish waste of time, but the differences were profound: It gave us a chance to recognize the people around us and get glimpses into their personalities and who they are. Fur-
thermore, it helped all of us feel more comfortable asking and answering questions, as well as carrying out discussions. The people around us felt less like strangers. For an overhead cost of only about 10–15 minutes, the results were well worth it. Taken in the greater context of Princeton, where one can easily feel lonely amid a sea of people focused intently on their own goals, the need for introductions and a personal touch in precepts and other small classes or seminars becomes even more compelling. The University cares about building friendships and camaraderie, as it works so hard on OA/CA/DDA and ’zee groups for first-year students. Why not go one step further and institute a policy requiring personal introductions in precepts, seminars, and other small classes?
Currently, the choice falls on the preceptor and whether they feel like it. I’ve encountered really great preceptors who care about each individual student, but also some who are lackadaisical and barely put in minimum effort. Of course, even without formal introductions, students can always take it upon themselves to initiate getting to know each other — but it would be much more efficient and effective if there were some standardized policy that required personal introductions. Ultimately, this is a simple fix that would have resounding effects. Your spirit kitchen utensil is more important than you think. Siyang Liu is a sophomore from Princeton, N.J. She can be reached at siyangl@princeton. edu.
We need to elect a Congress that believes in science Krupa Jani
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n the days and weeks after the 2016 presidential election, our campus was witness to waves of intense initial activism and civic engagement. I was proud to see scientists in particular (many of whom had previously considered themselves apolitical or even indifferent to political events) organize together in an extraordinary effort, rapidly educating themselves and others on civic topics. I was impressed at how quickly and effectively groups on campus were able to train themselves in advocacy and activism principles. I was most inspired by how many of us took action in the months following the elections by engaging with our elected representatives, attending
or organizing protests, or otherwise participating in the civic sphere. However, as we approach the 2018 midterm elections, I notice that our community is becoming desensitized to our present politics. Desensitization is a regular part of our lives in many ways. Take, for example, the phenomenon of olfactory fatigue. This refers to a normal sensory adaptation resulting in the inability to perceive a particular odor after continuous exposure over a period of time. For example, you might smell eggs when you first walk into a kitchen where someone has recently prepared breakfast, but after a few minutes, you might no longer be aware of any smell of eggs. The prolonged exposure to the odor has a desensitizing effect, and the perception of this smell weakens over time until it
is no longer recognized. This is a commonly experienced sensory adaptation thought to prevent overstimulation of the nervous system and also poise the nervous system for being able to smell new odors in the environment. However, it can also have a dangerous effect: If there are hazardous or toxic chemicals in the environment, we quickly become numb to the smell, and they can still be present without being detected through our nose. This effect can extend to perceptions other than smell. I speak specifically about general desensitization to political turmoils — for example, in the face of an exhausting onslaught of outrageous news cycles. Indeed, many of us have experienced this over the past two years — but it is critical to remind ourselves in the current political cli-
mate that this is not normal. What we are living and witnessing in our present politics is highly anomalous, but more importantly, it cannot be dismissed or ignored. We must not allow ourselves to normalize the noxious. The unprecedented denial of science by many members of the U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate is unacceptable. These elected representatives can control legislation affecting our work as scientists but can also pass, prevent, or uphold legislation spanning many topics relevant to our everyday lives (and the lives of our friends and family) including health care, the environment, taxes, immigration, etc. Many of these legislators are up for reelection Tuesday, Nov. 6. Therefore, our roles as voters in the upcoming
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midterm elections this November cannot be underestimated. I urge all members of the Princeton community — and call particularly on my fellow scientists, science enthusiasts, and believers of science — to take advantage of this pivotal moment in history by registering to vote this October and casting their ballots (either absentee or in person) to vote in November. Then, let us encourage our friends and family both at home and here to do the same. Together, let us elect a legislative body who understands science, how science works, and why science is important. This is our chance to make change. Krupa Jani is a graduate student from Rockaway, N.J. Princeton Citizen Scientists is a group of graduate students that defends science, especially in public policy.
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Water polo 13–12 loses to Harvard
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Senior Matt Payne and the rest of the Tigers couldn’t hold onto victory in their loss to Harvard.
By Chris Murphy Head Sports Editor
For three-and-a-half quarters, it looked like the Tigers (9–3 overall, 2–1 conference) were well on their way to acing their biggest test of the season to date. The men’s water polo team was just a few minutes away from extracting revenge against the Crimson (11–3, 3–0), who downed the Tigers in a heartbreaking NWPC Championship game last season and taking the lead in this year’s NWPC standings. The Crimson then rallied to tie the game and a few minutes later, stunned the Tigers and their fans in double overtime. In front of a rowdy Princeton crowd at DeNunzio Pool, the No. 7 Crimson got the last laugh by besting the No. 12 Tigers 13–12 in sudden-death double overtime on Sunday. In the biggest game of the season for both teams thus far, Harvard earned a statement victory over the Tigers and remained undefeated in conference play. Meanwhile, the Tigers suffered their third straight loss in the series; all three of those games have been decided by one goal, with the last two
requiring double overtime to decide a winner. The Tigers came out firing on all cylinders, which was a great sign after rocky starts against MIT (5–6, 1–2) and Brown (8–7, 1–2) the day before. Princeton jumped out to a quick 2–0 lead after goals by senior utility Ryan Wilson and first-year center Wyatt Benson. The Crimson responded on its ensuing possession, but the Tigers continued to put pressure on Crimson goalkeeper Anthony Ridgley, using penetrating ball movement and neutralizing the Harvard shot blockers throughout the first part of this game. Taking a 5–2 lead into the second quarter, the Tigers continued to trade goals with the Crimson and had opened up an 8–4 lead by halftime. Throughout the second quarter, Princeton certainly looked like the better team; playing with great pace, the Tigers seemed to find the open space almost every time they entered the offensive zone. Perhaps the best example of this was when Wilson received the ball off a fast break and — matching up one on one against Ridgley — surprised everyone by floating a shot over
the goalkeeper’s head, which found the back of the net and ignited the Princeton crowd even further. In contrast, the Crimson was able to find some chances, but had to work extremely hard to do so. More often than not, Harvard’s offense looked unable to compete with the Princeton defense in the first half. Holding on to a four-goal lead, the Tigers looked ready to put the game away in the third. Halfway through the third quarter, the Tigers were up 10–5 after Wilson’s third goal of the game, forcing the Crimson to take a timeout. With the poor defense that it was playing, it did not seem like Harvard would be able to get back in this game. But after the timeout, the game seemed to slowly change. The Tiger defense became a bit more susceptible to fast break scores. The biggest change came in Harvard’s defense; ball movement that previously gave Princeton open chances now seemed to do nothing as Harvard forced Princeton into not only many more empty possessions, but ones in which the Tigers did not even get a shot off. A 10–5 lead shrank to 11–8 lead by the end of the third quarter. With momentum clearly
on Harvard’s side, the Tigers looked to play sound defense and hold on to earn the win. However, a complete disappearance of Princeton’s offensive success allowed Harvard to climb back in the game. With just a one-goal difference heading into the closing minute, Alex Tsotadze tied the game for Harvard and stunned the Princeton crowd with his second straight goal. Princeton nearly lost the game in regulation after a Tiger penalty gave Harvard a five-meter penalty shot with less than 10 seconds to go. However, a big-time stop by first-year goalie Billy Motherway kept the Tigers in the game and gave them new life heading into overtime. Tsotadze struck again in overtime to give the Crimson a 12–11 lead, its first lead of the game. The team that was once clearly rattled by Princeton now looked calm and ready to earn a comeback win. However, sophomore utility Alec Mendelsohn tied the game with 1:35 left in overtime and forced the game into suddendeath double overtime. Hoping to recapture the lead, the Tigers couldn’t retrieve opening possession and Crimson senior Nick Bunn — playing in his hometown — buried
the ball in the back of the net to ice the game for the Crimson. The team that had led for only four-and-a-half minutes in this game came away with a critical mid-season victory. For the Tigers, this will certainly take some time to get over. The ghosts of last year’s championship game seemed to come back in the second half of this contest, and a chance to bury the story once and for all was lost. Now, Princeton will be chasing Harvard in the NWPC standings until its next chance to beat the Crimson. Luckily, it will not have to wait long: Next Saturday will be the rematch game in Cambridge. Princeton has two more road games against NWPC opponents — St. Francis Brooklyn (3–9, 3–1) and MIT — before the Harvard game. Assuming the Tigers take care of business this week, next Saturday’s game will likely decide the division winner and the No. 1 seed in the NWPC Tournament. For now, it is time for the Tigers to put this behind them and regroup. For threeand-a-half quarters, it was clear they were the better team in the pool; hopefully next time they can prove it for four.
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