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The top stories of last year by

Amelie Hecht

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Arriving at Tufts means stepping into a thriving international community in constant evolution. To bring you up to speed, here is a summary of the headlines from the academic year 2010-2011. September After a year of deliberations on how to combat alcohol abuse on campus, the university revised its alcohol policy to include increased administrative discretion and a forgiveness option. The Daily Beast ranked Tufts as the most dangerous campus in the country, surpassing 457 other institutions. University administrators disputed the claim, citing “flawed methodology,” as Tufts includes local police reports in its crime tallies, and most of the crimes occurred near the Boston campus. October Passion Pit headlined the first annual “Cage Rage” concert as the annual fall rock and hip-hop concerts were merged into a single event. November The Presidential Search Committee concluded an extensive search process by appointing then-University of Oxford’s Professor Anthony Monaco as Tufts’ 13th uni-

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versity president. Former University President Lawrence Bacow announced his departure from Tufts after a decade of service during the spring semester of 2010. Tufts’ Quidditch team, the Tufflepuffs, placed second in the Quidditch World Cup held in New York City, coming in only behind national powerhouse Middlebury College, the creators of muggle Quidditch. December After a pair of safety alerts was sent to the Tufts community concerning a possible armed individual on campus, the African-American individual in question turned out to be holding a ratchet wrench rather than a handgun. The incident — later dubbed “Wrenchgate” — sparked a heated debate on campus regarding what some students perceived to be racial undertones involved in the incident. January University Information Technology selected the name “trunk” in a contest to name the new university-wide learning management system (LMS). Trunk, based on the open-source LMS platform Sakai, will replace Blackboard this semester. February Following a Tufts Community Union see HISTORY, page 4

Inside this issue

Amelie Hecht

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The 2011-2012 academic year promises to be an exciting one. Here is a look at a few important stories to watch out for this year: Selection of new administrators As a number of high-ranking university administrators left at the end of last academic year, the university has several vacancies to fill. The selection of a new provost, associate provost, dean of the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service, dean of the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy and executive director of the Office of Institutional Diversity, among others, should be in progress and announced shortly. Africana Studies An issue riddled with controversy, Dean of Arts and Sciences Joanne Berger-Sweeney created a task force last spring to examine ways to incorporate Africana studies into the Tufts curriculum. Stay tuned for more on Berger-Sweeney’s final decision regarding the issue in September. Monaco’s debut How will new University President

Anthony Monaco fare? What will his first major decisions be? Will he be able to fill the very popular shoes of University President Emeritus Lawrence Bacow? Fall Concert and Spring Fling Last year, the annual fall hip-hop and rock concerts were combined into one event, while the number of acts at Spring Fling was cut from three to two. Who will headline this year’s concerts? How many performers will Tufts host? WinterFest Bacow last semester put an end to the annual traditional Naked Quad Run, which will be replaced with WinterFest, an event featuring food, music, a snow machine and an ice sculpture competition, among other activities. Will this NQR replacement debut successfully and take root as a new Tufts tradition? Will NQR supporters run the forbidden frozen laps around the Res Quad despite the consequences? Construction completion The Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness Center is scheduled to near completion by fall 2012, but will construction proceed as planned or will external factors delay its progress?

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Tufts’ movers and shakers: people to know on the Hill byAmelie

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In the next few weeks, you will be meeting hundreds of new people. You may not remember their names, intended majors, hometowns or their answers to any of the other standard Orientation-Week questions. However, there are a few people on this campus you should make sure to know. Here is a list compiled by the News section of the Daily.

Anthony Monaco, university president Just like the Class of 2015, Monaco is starting off his Tufts career this fall, and will be learning the ropes along with you. Expect to see him pop up at campus events like Homecoming and Tufts Dance Collective shows. Veronica Carter, judicial affairs officer While you may not want to encounter Carter personally (though she truly is a very sweet woman), you or someone you know will probably meet her at some point during your Tufts career. This powerful woman meets with students concerning most disciplinary infractions, so make sure you’re on Carter’s

good side.

Sol Gittleman, professor Professor Gittleman is a Tufts institution. He joined the Tufts faculty 46 years ago as an associate professor of German and later served as provost from 1981 to 2002. Today he continues to teach in the German and Judaic Studies programs. He is always willing to share his years of Tufts wisdom with any student in need of guidance.

Joe Golia, director of Office for Campus Life A fount of knowledge, Golia is responsible for much of what goes on around campus. His office is the one to go to if you want to start a club, have questions about Programming Board events or want to reserve Hotung Café for your campus organization for a night. Winnie Ip, the Dewick “Pizza Lady” She deserves a special shout-out because she makes, hands-down, the best pizza on campus. If you ask nicely at an off-peak hour, she will sometimes take special requests. Mark Keith, captain of Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) Again, perhaps not someone you

want to encounter personally (though once again, a very nice man), Keith runs the show in the TUPD office. Call TUPD to report a crime, request a safety escort back to your dorm late at night or if you are locked out of your room (use the non-emergency number for this one, of course!). Yolanda King, director of the Office of Residential Life and Learning King is in charge of all things related to dorm-living. If you have a problem with your roommate or need advice on where to try to live sophomore year, get in touch with her office. The research librarians Extremely helpful with pulling up data for research papers and locating obscure books and information, the research librarians can be contacted in person at Tisch Library and through instant message on the library’s website. Tufts University Dining Services (TUDS) employees From the smiling woman who swipes your ID at Dewick, to the gentleman who makes the best special order stirfry in Carmichael, to the woman in

Hodgdon Good-To-Go who makes sure you have a piece of fruit with your purchase to the ladies who work at Hotung and serve as the university’s collective grandmothers, you should absolutely get to know the TUDS employees. Your advising dean Assigned alphabetically, the academic deans are an unparalleled source of information about anything related to courses, professors and advisers. Each dean has open office hours that you can visit if you are in need of any sort of advice. Your dorm’s eco-rep Each dorm is assigned a student eco-rep, who provides residents with information and tips on ways to make their dorm experiences environmentally friendly. They are also helpful sources for students interested in getting involved in environmental activities at Tufts. Your dorm’s janitorial services workers These lovely individuals are an oftenoverlooked and under appreciated part of the community at Tufts, but if you live in a dorm that they clean, you should learn their names and thank them for their work.

A how-to on navigating Tufts’ tricky moments by

Marie Schow

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Your first few weeks in college can be overwhelming. During Orientation, an incredible amount of information is thrown at you, and it can be hard to keep track of all the important details. Here is a how-to guide for navigating some of the most common challenges first-year students face.

How to Buy Your Books If you’re stressed about purchasing your textbooks as soon as you have picked your courses, slow down and relax! First of all, there is a decent chance that your schedule will change in the first few weeks of the semester, so you shouldn’t buy your books right away. In addition, professors are often aware that students do not always buy their books immediately and will make copies of the first few assignments available online. You can usually purchase your textbooks online for a lower price than you would find in the bookstore. Look at GetchaBooks.com, a website that compares the cost of a particular book from a variety of online vendors and tells you where to find the lowest price. How to Find a Job Whether you want a resume-building job in the admissions office or a more laid-back, study-friendly option, the most important thing to remember in your job search is to start early. First, talk to your pre-major advisor about potential job opportunities. Then check out the following online resources: TuftsLife.com and JobX. TuftsLife maintains a daily-updated listing of open jobs and opportunities to make money. JobX lists jobs all over campus, including everything from nanny jobs to administrative assistants. If, after following these steps, you have trouble finding the right job, talk with a financial aid advisor in Dowling Hall or with your academic adviser. If you’re still having trouble, consider participating in a study at the Department of Psychology! You can find opportunities on TuftsLife, and they are a fun way to earn quick cash while you search for something more consistent. A typical study will pay $10-$20, though studies that require a longer time commitment will pay more. Just be patient. With time comes connections, and with connections comes the coveted desk job in the Lilly Music Library. How to Drop a Class Congratulations! As a freshman, you will have unlimited time to drop a class. Well, almost.

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From replacement ID’s to transcripts, Dowling Hall has it all. This fall semester, undergraduate first-year students will have until Nov. 15 to drop a class without record of enrollment. You can do this online, using the Student Information Systems (SIS) website where you enrolled in classes. Simply sign into SIS, and under the “Registration” heading, click “Register.” This will bring you to a page where you can drop a class. After Nov. 15, the process of dropping a class becomes more complicated. Read: It cannot be done completely online. If you want to drop a class after Nov. 15, you must go to the front desk in Dowling Hall, where Student Services can provide you with a drop form. One of three people must sign the

form: your academic advisor, your academic dean or the professor of the class you are dropping. After this form is signed, bring it back to the front desk at Dowling Hall. Keep in mind that if you drop a class after Nov. 15, you will receive the dreaded “W” on your transcript — in place of a grade — for the class you dropped. In this case, W does not stand for “win” but rather, “withdrawn.” How to Regain Access to Your Room Some of you will never have the misfortune of being locked out of your room or losing your key, but others may not be as lucky. If your roommate is unavailable, call the Tufts University Police Department

( TUPD) non-emergency number at 617627-3030. During business hours, they will have you walk to the Residential Facilities Office at 520 Boston Ave. Facilitieswill give you a spare key free of charge with strict orders to return it in three business days. Then you can march back to your dorm and regain access to your room! If you are unable to walk to Facilities — for example, if you just got out of the shower and are clad only in a towel — TUPD will send an officer to unlock your door. TUPD will also send an officer when Facilities is closed, after 5 p.m. or on weekends. When TUPD unlocks your see HOW TO, page 4

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An introduction to Tufts’ student government bodies by

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As Tufts’ student government organizations gear up for the semester, new students ought to learn about the power-holding organizations run by elected students. Some new students may even want to consider joining one of Tufts’ student government or entertainment organizations. These groups — Tufts Community Union ( TCU) Senate, Programming Board, Judiciary and Elections Commission (ECOM) — all have a direct impact the campus community. Senate The Senate plays an important role in Tufts’ extracurricular life by determining the allocation of funds to Senateaffiliated groups. It also oversees various campus-improvement projects and lobbies the administration on behalf of students, according to TCU Vice President Wyatt Cadley. The Senate has a number of new projects in the works for this year, including the creation of the Director of Community Affairs (DCA) position according to Cadley.

The Senate created the DCA last year to oversee the Senate’s four community reps, who represent the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Center, the Latino Center, the Africana Center and the Asian American Center in the Senate. The LGBT Center and the Latino Center have already elected the community reps for this year, but the community rep positions are still unfilled for the Africana Center and the Asian American Center. In the first weeks of school, Senate will hold an election to fill the seven freshman Senate seats. There are also available seats on Senate for the sophomore, junior and senior classes, Cadley said.

The Judiciary In order for a club to become a TCU group, and therefore receive Senate funding, it must be recognized by the Judiciary. The club must go through the process of re-recognition every two years, in which Senate reviews a club’s membership and objectives. The process of rerecognition is necessary to determine if a club is serious about participating in campus culture, according to junior Greg Bodwin, who

previously served as new group recognition chair. The Judiciary also plays a role in the campus judicial process through the Judicial Advocates program, a subgroup that assists students who receive disciplinary action from the university, Bodwin said. A student disciplinary hearing consists of a panel that includes members of the administration as well as the Judiciary, Bodwin said. There is currently one seat open on the seven-member Judiciary, according to Bodwin. The positions of individuals on the Judiciary: chair, vice chair, new group recognition chair, re-recognition chair, judicial advocacy chair, historian and treasurer, will later be chosen in-house, Bodwin said.

ECOM Another important group on campus, ECOM runs the elections for Senate, the Judiciary, and the class councils. ECOM is a five-member body that oversees Tufts’ student elections, according to former ECOM technician Mike Borys. ECOM strives to ensure fair elections by giving every student the opportu-

nity to run for office and encourage every student to participate in elections, Borys said. ECOM members also receive a stipend from the university for their service. Programming Board Freshmen will also notice the activities of Programming Board, an umbrella organization for groups that plan campus entertainment. These groups include the four class councils that organize class-specific events, Concert Board, Lecture and Entertainment Board, Film Series and the Tufts University Spirit Coalition, according to Programming Board cochair Leo Greenberg. Programming Board’s first major event of the year will be Fall Ball, an annual back-to-school dance that will happen on Sept. 9, Greenberg, a senior, said. Programming Board also organizes Spring Fling, an annual concert on the President’s Lawn that most recently featured the Roots, he said. Greenberg said that Programming Board has “flexibility” in how it uses the funds it receives from the Senate. “We can always plan events that are out of the box,” he said.

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door, it always costs $10 — even if it was your roommate’s fault! If you lose your key, Facilities will require you to change your locks before you can obtain a new key. Changing your locks costs $55 and is a semi-complicated process: Facilities will notify you by email or phone of a range of days when they may come to your room to change your locks. At one of these times, they will send someone to replace the lock on your door. After they change your locks, you will have to walk to their office and pick up your new key. Plan ahead on that

day and of course, let your roommate know so he or she won’t be locked out.

How to Transfer AP/IB Credits Ad v a n c e d Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) test credits are kind of like the Monopoly Chance card that sends you straight to GO. They can enable you to place out of freshman writing seminars, into more advanced language classes and to earn credit for distribution requirements before you even arrive at Tufts. Before this happens, however, Tufts must have an official copy of your scores.

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How to build your first semester schedule. While it may feel like college is all about meeting new people, joining clubs and going to parties, don’t forget that you are actually here to learn something! Creating your schedule, however, can be nerve-wracking. Going through the thick course catalogue, you might spot a few cryptic-sounding classes. “Justice, Equality and Liberty?” “Social Movements?” The smorgasbord of options can be overwhelming to even the most confident of freshmen. Good news: the Daily is here to help. How to pick your classes Our first recommendation: set aside a solid block of time to peruse the course catalogue. Keep an open mind as you read through class descriptions. College, particularly freshman year, is a time to experiment with different disciplines and find the ones that most appeal to you. Don’t worry about requirements quite yet. When picking classes, you should focus most on the quality of the professor. Don’t pick classes simply because the titles sound cool or the class seems easy. Even if a class seems challenging, it’s often the best professors who assign a lot of work. Make the most of your tuition! People who can help There are many upperclassmen that are available to help you with course selection, such as your April Open House overnight host, your Resident Assistant, your orientation leaders and your preorientation program staff. Make sure to ask them to share their wisdom. Your pre-major adviser, which the university has assigned to you, can also be a great help in recommending courses.

If you have not sent your scores to Tufts, call AP Automated Score Reporting Services at 1-888-308-0013 with the AP number from your exam booklet — one number per test — a credit card number and the Tufts four-digit code (3901). If you provide this information, College Board will send an official record to Tufts for $15. Depending on which AP or IB tests you took and what scores you earned, Tufts can give you either acceleration credit or class credit. Acceleration credit places you in the appropriate level of classes but does not serve as credit toward completing

Check out RaptorAttack.com as you begin to create your schedule. This website allows you to plan out your schedule in a calendar format so you don’t accidentally schedule two classes at the same time. Tufts.JumboAccess.com and RateMyProfessors.com will fill you in on Tufts’ professors. Both websites list reviews of professors by Tufts students. However, consider that some of this information may be outdated or written by overly dramatic students, so you should not rely on these websites too heavily. Other words of advice You can shop for courses in the first couple of months of school by sitting in more classes than you will actually take. One option is to register for five classes, then drop the one you like the least. Signing up for five gives you a bit of wiggle room. Freshmen may drop a class at any point until Nov. 15, so you can test out a number of classes until that date. Don’t overburden yourself with too many classes during your first semester. For many, four classes will be more than enough, considering everything you will be doing as you transition to Tufts. Don’t forget about Experimental College (ExCollege) classes. Registration for ExCollege classes begins at 9 a.m. on Sept. 6, the first day of class. These classes tend to be smaller and more participation-based and are often taught by visiting professors who are experts in their fields. The selection of ExCollege classes changes each semester, so if you see one that strikes your fancy, take it while you can. Also, try to avoid Friday classes. You will thank yourself later as you enjoy your three-day weekends. — Compiled by the Daily News Department

distribution requirements. For example, a relatively high score on an AP foreign language exam may allow you to place into a higher level of study. This will enable you to complete Tufts’ six-semester language requirement faster, but will not earn you any credits to count toward graduation. Other scores for certain exams will give you a distribution credit that will actually count towards graduation. For example, if you scored 4 or 5 on an AP History exam, Tufts will count it as one humanities or social science credit. Tufts will accept up to five pre-matriculation credits, which include AP and IB

scores. Students who qualify for more than five credits can specify which credits they wish to use on a pre-matriculation credit form, which is available on the Student Services website. After your academic dean signs this form, turn it into Student Services at the front desk in Dowling Hall. Remember that some graduate programs, such as medical school, will not accept AP or IB credits in place of a lab science class in a university. The complete guide to AP and IB transfer credit is located in The Bulletin, which you can find on the Student Services website.

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Senate resolution supporting the creation of an Africana studies department and major, Dean of Arts and Sciences Joanne BergerSweeney announced the creation of a task force to consider how to approach integrating Africana studies into the Tufts curricula.

March Citing safety concerns, Former University President Lawrence Bacow announced that the university would no longer sanction the annual Naked Quad Run. A new event named WinterFest will debut this year and will offer students a clothed way to celebrate the end of classes, though some students are vowing to keep the tradition alive this year, no matter the consequences. April Construction crews arrived on campus to begin work on the new Steve Tisch Sports and Fitness Center, a three-story, 42,000square-foot complex that will be built

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between the Gantcher Center and Cousens Gym and is on schedule to be completed by fall 2012. Construction also began on a new 7,200-square-foot building located in front of South Hall, which will serve as the temporary headquarters for the university’s two-year project to replace the Student Information System technology. Jumboleaks, a group of current and former students, released a confidential document outlining what it alleged was a list of the university’s direct investments in 2010 after obtaining the document from an undisclosed source. The group cited dissatisfaction with the university’s lack of financial transparency and investment in corporations the group considered socially irresponsible as its primary motives. During the final April Open House event of the year for prospective students, a group of students assembled on the Academic Quad to speak with attendees about what they perceived was a misrepresented racial climate at Tufts.

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The ultimate Tufts bucket list A Tufts glossary by

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Orientation week will be a whirlwind, but the next four years will go by faster than you can say, “Oh my, there’s an elephant on the railroad tracks!” There are plenty of ways to make the best of your time on the Hill, and here are a few to keep in mind before you find yourself in a cap and gown. Get together with your club, hall or even just a group of friends, and paint the cannon. Staying up all night to make your mark and guard your masterpiece is a great bonding experience, not to mention an easy way to spruce up that plain white tee with some arsty paint splatters. Grab the cutie down the hall for a romantic date on the Tisch Library roof. There’s mood lighting, secluded, leafy corners and a view of Boston that you can brag about to your friends at Harvard. Ignore the cigarette butts and the weird noises coming from behind that other tree: It’s all part of the ambiance. Join Tufts’ Third Day Gospel Choir for a semester — or at least go to one of the concerts. The class is a relaxing and soulful way to spend a Friday afternoon, or if you don’t take the class, just try to stay seated while you’re listening to over 200 of your classmates sing their hearts out.

If singing isn’t how you get your musical jollies, try out the pianos in the practice rooms in Granoff Music Center. Just because you can’t fit a baby grand in your dorm room doesn’t mean you can’t have a quiet place to run through that Mozart sonata or have a friend teach you your do-re-mi’s. Holi, the Hindi festival of color, rolls around every February or March. People around the world celebrate this ancient tradition by throwing colored powder and water on each other. Tufts being a hotbed of cultural diversity, Jumbos join in the festivities every year, and so can you. Make a huge mess on the Res Quad and get covered in flattering pinks and greens. It’s a win-win. Order Pizza Days at 3 a.m. and regret it the next morning. Don’t forget to ask about the free socks. Stay for late night study at Tisch Library. Nothing says college like stumbling home in the wee hours after finishing a 10-page paper and hearing the sweet sound of pre-dawn birdsong before collapsing into bed. Write an op-ed for the Daily. Say what you want about shameless selfpromotion, but the best way to let your “active citizen” colors shine is to voice your views on the latest bias incident in the most widely-read publication on campus. Take a professor out to coffee. It’s free if you go somewhere on campus! Run NQR. Oh wait...

Pinching pennies while living large by

Martha Shanahan

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Welcome to Tufts! You’re now a member of the elite club of New England schools that winces every time the tuition bill arrives sporting a big five-digit number. That’s right, paying for college — especially during Orientation when airfare, parents’ hotel rooms and U-Hauls come into play — can be a strain on your (or your parents’) checkbook. And while there’s not much you can do about some of the bigger costs, here are some tips for avoiding unnecessary spending. It’s easier than you might think to pinch pennies as you navigate your first few weeks on the Hill on a college student’s budget. Food Head to Shaw’s or Whole Foods for the finer delicacies not available on campus, but if you’re just looking for the basics, consider the ultimate perk of freshman year: trick-turning. Despite the slightly scandalous name (no, we don’t advocate you pacing Boston Ave. in high heels looking for lonely strangers), trick-turning is a handy maneuver for keeping your mini-fridge well-stocked. It is, in short, a loophole of the unlimited meal plan which allows diners to visit both a dining hall — Dewick-MacPhie or Carmichael — and Hodgdon Goodto-Go in the same period. Hodgdon Good-to-Go, in addition to hot-food options, carries basic groceries. Thanks to a glitch in the system, Dining Services can only set the registers to detect whether you’ve already used your meal in one of the orders, so if you do so in the right sequence, you can visit both a cafeteria and Hodgdon in the same meal period. We’re not guaranteeing that the party will last forever, but try it out and relish in the joy of stockpiled Gatorade and granola bars. At the same time, try to avoid local convenience stores and the Tufts bookstore when you’re look-

ing for a snack. If you live uphill and can’t muster the energy for a trip to Hodgdon, plan ahead and scoop up leftovers from one of the dining halls into some Tupperware. Just be subtle about it, eh? If your palate is slightly more advanced, Chabad House’s standing Friday night dinner and other various on-campus cultural events offer free (and often delicious) alternatives to stir-fry night in Carmichael. Keep an eye on TuftsLife.com and look out for flyers around campus for opportunities to grab a cheap bite. Textbooks You don’t have to look far to find people groaning about the almost unbearably inflated prices of textbooks these days. One would think that something made of paper, ink and cardboard couldn’t possibly get more expensive, but somehow the jaws of sticker-shocked students drop lower and lower each year as the prices of textbooks continue to soar. While the boy scout motto “be prepared” applies to your academic career in most areas, don’t necessarily rush off to buy your books on campus as soon as you pick out your classes. Most professors won’t expect you to have them on the first day of class, so take a minute to review some options that won’t empty your wallet. If there is a copy of a book available in the Tisch or Ginn Libraries, consult it there or check it out. If someone else beats you to that particular punch, most of the books you need are available on Amazon.com or at Half.com, used, and often for a fraction of the retail price. For instance, a Chemistry 1 textbook goes for $245.00 at the bookstore, but a preliminary search on Amazon reveals several used copies (from highly rated sellers, mind you) starting at around $175. Just wait for your bargains to ship and you’ll be glad you skipped the lines. Alternatively, scour TuftsLife’s Book see COSTS, page 11

Liberal arts undergrads may choose things like French or Arabic to fulfill their language requirements, but all students should have a dictionary to help them navigate the unique language of Tufts. Here are the ABC’s of living and learning on the Hill that you’ll need to know to get by:

ctive citizenship: Defined by the Tisch College as “building stronger, healthier, and safer communities.” Used as a broad term across campus to describe everything from voting to using the recycling bins.

25: The system for reserving space in an academic building for a club meeting or pizza party. Found online at webcenter.studentservices.tufts.edu.

ape steps: The stairs behind Carmichael Hall that lead to the corner of Capen St. According to legend, built to be the length of a woman’s stride so as to help her escape from rapists to the shelter of campus.

es Quad: Housing quad next to the academic quad. Once home to a reservoir. Now home to guitar players and spontaneous sports games.

acow, Lawrence: Tufts’ university president until he retired last year to make way for our new University President Anthony Monaco. Campus icon, husband to Adele and homeboy to any student who bought the t-shirt that said so. ias Incident: Term popularized by the “bias incident” of April 9, 2009, in which a student shouted racial slurs at members of the Korean Students Association, got into a fight and was then suspended. 2. n. Derivative of above definition. Blanket term for any offensive incident.

ikes: As in Tufts Bikes, the bike share organization started last year to bring you the two-wheeled beauties stationed outside of Tisch. Generally reliable, they can be checked out of the library like a book and used to get anywhere from your dorm to Davis Square.

rown and blue: Our school colors make for some of the most attractive — or ugly, depending on how you look at them — athletic uniforms in the country. Wear them proudly.

esLife: short for the Office of Residential Life and Learning. They’re in charge of dealing with room switches and assignments. Find them on the first floor of South Hall. A: The sophomore, junior or senior whose job it is live with you in your dorm, help you adjust to college, keep you out of trouble and provide you with snacks.

IS: Found at https://aseonline.tufts. edu, Tufts’ Student Information System is your stop to register for classes, check your grades and file transcript requests, among other things. Unavailable at strange times of the day and night for inexplicable reasons and much more aggravating than it needs to be. Soon to be replaced, or so we’re told.

tir-fry night: A twice-weekly occurrence in Carmichael Dining Hall, it might not be fine cuisine, but peanut sauce is worth the — often lengthy — wait.

ARS: Degree Audit Reporting System. Tracks your progress toward degree completion and tells you how many more econ classes you need until you can call yourself an IR major, for example.

ufts Community Union (TCU) Senate: The student government body that passes resolutions, allocates the Student Activity Fee and who knows what else. Hotbed of idealistic student politicians and self-proclaimed future U.S. presidents. Run for a seat, or pop in on one of their weekly meetings.

ifford House: Most coveted real estate on campus, home to President Monaco, his wife Zoia, their sons and possibly a pet or two.

: Boston’s public transit system. Your ride to Harvard, Chinatown, Logan Airport and everywhere in between for $1.70 each way.

reen Line extension: A plan to offset the environmental effects of the Big Dig by extending the T’s green line to include a stop on the Tufts campus. At one point planned for completion in 2015, it has now been delayed until sometime between 2018 to 2020. Either way, it’s now completely irrelevant to you and at least the next three classes to matriculate after you.

oey: The shuttle bus between Tufts and Davis Square. The JoeyTracker in the Mayer Campus Center will tell you when it’s coming, or you can text findjoey to 41411, but you’re best off memorizing the schedule and getting there 5 minutes early.

onaco, Anthony: Tufts’ new university president and former University of Oxford professor. Say, hi, as he’s just as new to Tufts as you are.

QR: No longer officially sanctioned by the university for safety reasons as of this year. Officially, the Nighttime Quad Reception. Really, the Naked Quad Run, an age-old tradition in which the undergrad student body would drink itself silly and streak the Res Quad in December. See: WinterFest.

ro Row: Slang for Professors Row and home to most Greek houses. The place to be on a weekend night if you’re looking for some debauchery.

uaffle: One of four balls used in the fictional game of Quidditch. Tufts has its own nationally ranked Quidditch team, the Tufflepuffs. Don’t make fun of the players; those broomsticks can hurt.

DC: Tufts Dance Collective is open to everyone on campus regardless of dance experience, for better or for worse.

EMS: Tufts Emergency Medical Services is made up of students trained to deal with everything from a broken wrist to your passed-out friend. As a verb, it means to call TEMS to assist an injured or dangerously intoxicated friend. As in “Don’t TEMS me, bro!”

UPD: Tufts University Police Department. Great for late-night rides uphill and coming to the rescue when you lock yourself out of your room, among other things.

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runk: Online academic resource for organizing assignments, viewing your grades etc. It’s new this year, replacing the old Blackboard system.

interFest: The festival devised last spring as a replacement to NQR after the naked — er — Nighttime Quad Reception was nixed by Bacow.

MFO: Tufts’ freeform college radio station founded in 1970. Host a show or listen to your friends ramble on about the latest CAKE album during their 3 a.m. slot. — Compiled by Martha Shanahan, Jon Cheng and Victoria Rathsmill Editor’s Note: This article contains information used in previous Matriculation issues.

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Swap page for fellow students desperate to hand off copies of their books from last semester. In addition, free e-reader downloads, like the ones that can be found at ManyBooks.net, can be harder to navigate but will give you access to everything from the writings of George Bernard Shaw to Paul Farmer. Trends Students looking to fill their closets with the latest styles that grace the runways should take a look in their own backyards before racing off to Newbury Street. The Garment District by the Kendall T stop offers the irresistible deal of about $1 per pound — that’s right, pound — of clothing you

can carry. Even if it isn’t exactly littered with designer fashions, it’s the place to go if you’re willing to dig a little and get creative with the old needle and thread. Or, come October, spend your spare change there on the components of a killer Halloween costume. Also check out Davis Square’s own Goodwill and Buffalo Exchange or the sale rack at the Urban Outfitters in Harvard Square for great deals as well. Cheap ways to clothe yourself can even be found right here on campus— Tufts’ Eco-Reps program has been known to host clothing swaps, and depending on how close you are with your roommate (and how differently the Freshman 15 affects each of you), consider sharing each others’ clothes. Tread carefully with that last tip, though; as with all else in college,

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Finally, don’t forget that immeasurable talent and stellar performances can be found steps from your dorm room. It would be a mistake to neglect the multiple theatrical, music and dance performances to be found on campus almost every weekend. If movies are more your thing, Tufts Film Series screens popular movies every weekend in Barnum Hall. We could go on and on. Go out and see something cool before you realize you qualify for senior discounts.

Entertainment and Arts The kinds of discounts on entertainment you’ll get as students in the city won’t roll around again until you’re considering retirement, so take advantage of the opportunity while you can. The list of unbelievable deals is endless — music fans can start with the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s College Card: For an initial $25, students can attend select performances at no additional cost. Music to our ears. The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston grants free admission to students with a Tufts ID, the Boston Ballet and other theaters across the city sell rush student tickets for $25 or less, and there’s always the whole wide world of discounted online ticket sales to explore.

Romy Oltuski, Jon Cheng and Vicky Rathsmill contributed reporting to this article. Editor’s Note: This article contains information adapted from a similar feature in a previous Matriculation issue.

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1. Carmichael Dining Hall: Stir-Fry Night. Just do it. 2. Res Quad: Play some Quidditch or climb a tree. 3. Bendetson Hall: Spot some prefrosh. 4. Dowling Hall: Pick up an add/drop form or stop by TUPD if you lose your ID. 5. Gifford House: Trick-or-treat... if you dare. 6. The President’s Lawn: Study outside or go sledding— preferably in the winter. 7. Eaton Computer Lab: Open until 4 a.m. 8. Curtis Hall: Home of Brown & Brew, The Tufts Daily and WMFO. 9. Tisch Library: TuftsBikes location and a place you will come to know very, very well. 10. Moe’s: Grab a weekend midnight snack. 11. Mayer Campus Center: TuftsBikes location and student hub. (Find the secret study room.) 12. Bookstore: Say goodbye to your JumboCash. 13. Dewick-MacPhie Dining Hall: Use your guest meals on your upperclassmen friends. 14. Aidekman Arts Center and Granoff Music Center: See a show and play some piano.

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Coming to a new school is overwhelming, and you might be wondering: how will I get my daily dose of culture when I have so much acclimating to do? Luckily, many of Tufts’ performing arts groups will make an appearance during Orientation. Catch these talented troupes at First Night Celebration and at the O-Show.

First Night Celebration By 6:30 p.m. tonight, you will have at least a couple of new friends, will have moved in and will be starting to get a feel for the campus. Therefore, you have no excuse to skip First Night Celebration on the President’s Lawn. Added perk: checking out the residence of Tufts’ new commander-inchief, President Monaco. Tufts Irish Dance Club: Comprised solely of students who have a back-

ground in competitive Irish dancing, the Tufts Irish Dance Group focuses on preserving traditional aspects of Irish culture and dance. The Amalgamates: The Mates are the oldest co-ed a capella group at Tufts. To date, they have released 12 studio albums and have appeared multiple times on the Best of College A Cappella (BOCA) CDs. Essence: After noticing a void in the Tufts vocal scene, a group of students

came together in the 1990s to form the first incarnation of Essence, an allfemale a cappella group specializing in music of the African diaspora. Sarabande: The dancers in this group have backgrounds in everything from ballet to jazz to modern dance, and their different trainings ensure diverse and engaging pieces. Spirit of Color: This dance troupe

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Comparing Tufts to the silver screen

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New Jumbos looking to quench their thirsts for musical adventure need look no further than Boston and its surrounding suburbs. The area has a lively musical scene that caters to every taste. Here are a few of Beantown’s best musical venues, ranging from fan favorites to hidden gems. The Sanders Theatre is a charming and historic space, conveniently located at Harvard University — just two T stops away from Tufts — in Cambridge. The theatre was built in the mid-19th century to commemorate soldiers who had died for the Union in the Civil War. Although the space was never used for religious services, it has a distinctly cathedrallike atmosphere which gives it a wonderful ambiance for the acoustic and orchestral performances held there. The unique architecture of the two-level theater, with its 1,166 seats, has a very low stage meant to give every onlooker a great view of the performers. Public concerts at The Sanders Theatre are primarily dedicated to classical music, performed by esteemed ensembles like the Boston Philharmonic Orchestra and Masterworks Chorale. “Orchestral and chorale ensembles often comment of how much they appreciate the acoustics of Sanders Theatre,” said Ruth Polleys, program manager. However, the venue also hosts several non-classical acts each season, often bringing in world-class performers like Joanna Newsom. Jeff Mangum, the leader of Neutral see MUSIC, page 17

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College life has been the subject of countless films and television shows. And while no two of these campuses are ever exactly alike, some of the movies and shows do a better job than others of accurately portraying the collegiate experience. However, students who have based their expectations on film and television will be in for some surprises. For incoming freshmen, here’s a breakdown of how college life on the silver and small screens compares to life on the Hill. One of television’s smartest and most inventive shows, “Community,” is set on a college campus. Unlike “Community,” Tufts rarely hosts little metaadventures filled with snappy one-liners, and problems at Tufts do not happen in selfcontained, 30-minute spurts. But we have some great student-run comedy groups, so be sure to attend their performances. Odds are there’ll be just as many one-liners in their acts as in an episode of “Community,” if not more. The television cult classic “Veronica Mars” (2004-2007) is one of the rare high school dramas whose characters graduate and move on to college. In season three, Veronica (Kristen Bell) matriculates in warm and sunny California, where she proceeds to solve mysteries and crimes in her spare time. There’s the obvious weather disparity — seriously, bring some heavy coats,

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Struggling for speaking points with your new roommate? Try brushing up on the best and worst of this summer’s flicks for the perfect icebreaker. After all, summer is synonymous with blockbusters and gut-busters. The past several months were replete with high-grossing films, but an overabundance of Jason Bateman-anchored comedies and transitional flicks hyping next summer’s super-movie, “The Avengers,” (2012) plagued the entertainment industry. After a mediocre season, however, viewers were left with a few diamonds in the rough and optimistic visions of a summer movie revival in 2012.

Biggest Surprise One could make an argument here for “Friends With Benefits” (2011), as even preteen girls were quick to note this film’s mimicry of the poorly received “No Strings Attached” (2011), released five months prior. Unlike “No Strings,” “Benefits” featured the unexpected onscreen chemistry of stars Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis. Their spark melded harmoniously with a witty script and Timberlake and Kunis’ comedic executions, refined during recurring appearances on Saturday Night Live and a tenured run on “That ’70s Show” (1998-2006), respectively. Nonetheless, after countless remakes, spin-offs and cultural references, even fewer moviegoers expected a further extension of the “Planet of the Apes” series to succeed. “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” (2011) seemed destined to flop and become an ugly blemish on James Franco’s rising career. Instead, viewers saw a movie that did not take itself too seriously in its efforts to rejuvenate a dormant franchise. When Caesar the chimp (Andy Serkis) utters his first English word to the audience, the mood is at once hairraising and titillating, cementing this film in disaster movie lore. Worst Flop This summer’s movie pool was devastatingly feeble in its efforts to dazzle audiences, but one film is especially noteworthy for its failures: “Green Lantern” (2011). Riding the renaissance of the comic-adapted movie, “Lantern” had all the pieces in place to excel: Hollywood stalwart Ryan Reynolds coming off of his best individual performance to date, a bloated budget of about $200 million and its own themed ride at Six Flags Great Adventure. Not to mention that “Lantern” had already obtained a substantial, loyal following through decades of comic book sales and myriad adaptations. In a competitive field of summer comic book flicks (“Thor,” “X-Men: First Class” and “Captain America: The First Avenger,” to name a few), “Lantern”

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The Harry Potter series closed memorably with ‘Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2’ this July. proved to be the weakest link. Whereas its rivals reaped positive reviews and oodles of cash, “Lantern” was universally panned for its lackluster script, and its global gross continues to flounder below its budget. Best Kids’ Movie Although fiery explosions and Lamborghini chase scenes are characteristic of summer flicks, children’s films also tend to hit a critical apex in the warm weather months. Yet younger viewers did not escape unscathed from the profusion of cinematic garbage spewed by studio executives this summer. Movies like “Zookeeper,” “The Smurfs,” “Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer” and “Cars 2” left kids praying for an early release of the upcoming “Puss in Boots.” (2011). Surprisingly, the kid’s film that really shamed the rest was the golden

oldie, “Winnie the Pooh” (2011). By recapturing nostalgic characters like Pooh Bear, Tigger, Piglet and Eeyore, “Winnie the Pooh” eschewed the slapstick humor that is all too common in modern children’s movies, instead focusing on the gentle naiveté of Christopher Robin and his familiar anthropomorphic troupe. A true underdog with a negligible budget, “Winnie the Pooh” showed that the endearing series still echoes with America’s youth, despite a less-thanastounding international gross. The Big Winner As cliched and obvious as the choice may be, this summer’s best film was “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2” (2011). “Hallows: Part 2” quickly quelled any opposition to a two-part finale, delivering intense action sequences in rapid succession and underscor-

ing romantic storylines between beloved characters. Director David Yates took on a career-defining task and garnished the multi-billion dollar “Harry Potter” franchise with a cherry on top. Out of all of this summer’s films, “Hallows: Part 2” had the highest stakes, as it was expected to satisfy the insatiable appetites of J.K. Rowling’s faithful, who had dedicated ample time over the past 14 years to immersing themselves in the mystical world of the “Boy Who Lived.” “Hallows: Part 2” was triumphant and precise in its efforts to wrap up the greatest media phenomenon of our generation, aptly allowing viewers with separation anxiety to wistfully close the “Harry Potter” chapter of their lives. Now, occasional followers and unparalleled fanatics alike can recall the “Harry Potter” film installments in an overwhelmingly positive light.

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Milk Hotel, is also playing to a sold-out crowd in early September. Tickets vary from $15 to $70 depending on the concert and seat location. The typical price for acts like Jeff Mangum and Joanna Newsom is $35. Those willing to take a slightly longer trip can head to The Berklee Performance Center (BPC), one of the most acoustically advanced modern venues in Boston. Located in Back Bay near the Hynes Convention Center stop on the Green Line, the BPC has 1,215 seats arranged on two levels that gradually slope toward the stage. The interior of the hall is a little stark, but the benefits of the space’s minimalist design are evident within the first few seconds of the performance. What the hall may lack in terms of ambiance is more than made up for by its exceptional acoustics.

The Berklee Performance Center is terrific for instrumental music of all kinds. Unlike the reverb-heavy concert halls Boston is known for, the acoustics at the BPC are immediate and crisp. The venue’s calendar usually boasts a bevy of accomplished artists. Alt-rockers They Might Be Giants will be playing at the BPC in early October, while more varied shows like Led Zeppelin tribute concerts keep things interesting. Tickets prices vary from $8 for Berklee productions to $80+ for world-renowned musicians. Jumbos looking to stay close to home can hit up the Middle East. Located on Massachusetts Avenue by Central Square, the venue’s colorful, eye-popping mural complimented by its bright purple and yellow facade make it immediately recognizable and draw attention away from its duller-looking neighbors. With breakfast served until 4 p.m., four different music rooms and crowds of

patrons every night of the week, it’s no wonder this venue is a hotspot local college hangout. As far as music goes, “We’re the best indie music venue in town,” said publicity director, Clay Fernald. “We host all kinds, from dubstep to rock, hip hop to international acts.” The Middle East’s smaller space allows for more intimate shows, but also lesser-known bands, often making it the venue of choice for aspiring local and out of state performers. “Eminem played here on his first tour,” Fernald said, demonstrating how many of the performers have gone on to find success. The only disadvantage? Students should check the age limit on shows, which alternates between 18+ and 21+. The Paradise Rock Club also airs on the side of indie music, but its larger venue size allows for bands of greater notoriety to perform. Upcoming acts include big indie names like The Shins,

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incorporates dance elements from hip-hop, contemporary and jazz. Each semester, the troupe showcases its dancers’ choreography, as well as the work of other Tufts performing arts groups and those in the Boston area. Shir Appeal: Founded in 1995, Shir Appeal is Tufts’ only Jewish a cappella group. They have been featured on the BOCA CDs four times, and yes, they know “sheer” isn’t really spelled that way. In Hebrew, their name means “Song of the Elephant,” a salute to our beloved mascot, Jumbo. Tap Ensemble: Celebrating both clas-

sical and rhythm tap, Tap Ensemble is Tufts’ only performance group devoted exclusively to this dance form. Each semester, the group stages a show that features pieces choreographed, taught and performed by students. Tap Ensemble competes regularly at Tufts Best Dance Crew, and is also active in the greater-Boston tap scene. The O-Show As you might have already noticed, Tufts is a hotbed for talented musicians and has a particularly lively a cappella scene. The annual O-Show showcases these talents, and is certainly one of the highlights of orientation. In addition to

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featuring the music of the Amalgamates, Essence and Shir Appeal, the show will also include a few more groups. Anchord: Tufts’ Christian a capella group welcomes singers from all backgrounds and sings a variety of Christian songs. The group will occasionally “baptize” secular songs by rewording them with a Christian message. Beelzebubs: In addition to finishing second on NBC’s The Sing-Off in December 2009, the Bubs — an allmale a capella group — also provided song arrangements and vocals for the fictional Dalton Academy Warblers on the television series “Glee.” Jackson Jills: Founded in 1963, the Jills are

Portugal, The Man and Motion City Soundtrack, with tickets on sale for as little as $30. Although it was recently renovated to allow for a more open atmosphere and larger capacity, the Paradise still manages to put on a fairly intimate show. The floor plan is open with standing room only, but there doesn’t seem to be a bad “seat” in the house. The Paradise also makes a real effort to develop relationships with the bands it books, which usually makes artists eager to play a great show. The only downside to the venue is the forty-minute commute from Tufts, since the venue is located near the Pleasant Street stop on the Green line on Commonwealth Avenue in Boston. However, shows typically end before midnight, giving students plenty of time to catch the T home. Plus, the shows are guaranteed to be well worth the trip into Boston.

Tufts’ oldest all-female group. Their recordings have received many Contemporary A Cappella Recording Awards and they always deliver on their promise to perform “cutting-edge a cappella.” S-Factor: The counterpart of Essence, S-Factor is an all-male a cappella group dedicated to genres influenced by the musical traditions of the African Diaspora, especially hip-hop, Gospel and R&B. sQ!: Formed in 1994, sQ! is a co-ed a cappella group that performs everything from R&B to Dean Martin. The group has performed for schools throughout the country and in England, and was featured on the 2010 BOCA album.

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because it is going to be cold and dark from October to April. But we’ve got something that Veronica doesn’t have in California: snow, and lots of it. That means great sledding on the President’s Lawn. On the big screen, “Animal House” (1978) is one of the most iconic films set on a college campus. Although people can recite lines from the cult film by heart, its keg-filled plotline is a far cry from life on the Tufts campus. If you expect the parties at Tufts to be as wild and crazy as “Animal House’s” parties, you are in for a letdown. Parties here tend towards the smaller side; they’re less intense and tend to end by 2 a.m. most nights. On the upside, however, Tufts lacks the overthe-top preppy, pastel-wearing characters like Chip Diller (Kevin Bacon) — and it’s probably better that way. What about “A Beautiful Mind” (2001)? No dice there, either. Spoiler alert: You won’t find troubled geniuses writing formulae on the walls of our libraries and to the woe of many a Tufts female, math majors here tend not to share Russell Crowe’s gladiator build —for bodies like that, try the Daily’s Arts Department. Reese Witherspoon’s popular comedy “Legally Blonde” (2001) portrays the college as all play and no work. Witherspoon’s Elle Woods attends Harvard Law, one of the most competitive schools in the world, and with little preparation or effort she becomes its sweetheart and academic superstar. In sad contrast, Tufts freshmen should get ready for some late nights in the library followed by some early mornings during midterms and finals weeks. By now, it’s probably clear that few movies and shows have portrayed college in a way that matches most students’ experiences here at Tufts. However, even for want of hot blonde detectives and crazy keggers, the experience on the Hill is far from a letdown. And if you’re at Tufts, you’re probably too smart to envy these hackneyed depictions, anyway. So step away from the screens and go out and find everything Tufts does have to offer.

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You’re in a new place, so try something new You, new Jumbo, are probably reading this with a mixture of emotions. There’s a bit of fright, as many of you have never left home and traveled tens, hundreds, or even thousands of miles to begin a new chapter of your life. There’s suspicion and a touch of nervousness that comes from the thought of living with completely new people and taking courses in subjects that you never would have thought to explore before, but for these very reasons, you should be excited. Freshman year is only the beginning of your time here at Tufts, but doors will soon be flying open to opportunities to step outside your comfort zone, to do something new — no matter how scary — and explore the unknown. Some students arrive on the Hill fairly sure of what major they would like to pursue, but we encourage you to take this first semester to learn something new before anything is set in stone. It’s never been strange at Tufts for future chemistry majors to take an acting class, nor for drama majors to learn about

bond angles and molecular theory. Take something strange. University President Emeritus Lawrence Bacow advised classes past to take something scary — an unfamiliar subject that nonetheless piques interest. Don’t be afraid to continue this explorative tradition. In a couple of weeks, Tufts will hold its once-a-semester Student Activities Fair, and we hope that you will attend. If you recently did a pre-orientation program and loved it, maybe you will join the Tufts Mountain Club or the Leonard Carmichael Society, adhering to hobbies that you already enjoy, but there will be tables upon tables of new things for you to try. Do something that sounds thrilling: Run for a spot on the Tufts Community Union Senate, join a club sport team or maybe giving miming a chance. Who knows: You might develop a brand-new skill or even discover a new life calling. You’ve enrolled is one of the nation’s hottest colleges. Even The Daily Beast — which you’ll soon learn isn’t the most beloved news site on campus —

thinks so. Tufts lures students in from places like Somerville to San Diego to Singapore. You are about to meet interesting people from all over the world, some of whom will be your study buddies, your future housemates and maybe, one day, your spouse. Get ready to smile big, shake a lot of hands and add those contacts to your phone — not just friend them on Facebook — as the best part of Orientation week is beginning many wonderful friendships with people who are in this experience right there with you. By now, you’ve moved into your dorm. You’ve most likely met your roommate and might even have said goodbye to your family until Parents Weekend. Right now you may be feeling overwhelmed by all these events, all these possibilities. That’s perfectly understandable: College is a tremendous tradition. Embrace this new chapter. Do what you like. Explore. Make your time at Tufts fun and enjoyable while it lasts, as these four years won’t last forever, but the memories you make will.

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Keeping up with the times Getting this issue in your hands wasn’t easy. Hurricane Irene stranded much of our staff around the world right as production went into full swing. One of us was, I kid you not, trapped in the Bermuda Triangle. But here it is, the Class of 2015 Matriculation Issue, in all its glory. The last few days were stressful, to be sure, but at The Tufts Daily, we put up with the occasional — OK, frequent — moment of panic because we love bringing you the 411 on happenings on campus and around Boston. You can read all about breaking campus happenings in the Daily’s News section, right on the front page. Those looking for special-interest stories and trends can check out Features. If you’re feeling artsy, there’s no better section than Arts & Living, where you can get reviews of movies, music, TV and more, coverage of campus performances and the Weekender feature. You’ll soon learn we’re a pretty opinionated campus, so check out the Editorial and Op-Ed pages to see what people are saying about everything from the presidential election to the Tufts alcohol policy. If you’ve got an opinion, write an op-ed and submit it! If you want to catch up on our teams’ performance and read some excellent analysis of pro sports, look no further than the Sports section. Even though we’re not Div. I, we take our sports, and sports reporting, seriously.

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Last, but certainly not least, is the Comics page, which holds Sudoku, the Crossword and the Jumble. Combined, they give Facebook a run for its money in the contest for the title of biggest distracter of students in lectures. We know it’s the 21st century. We’ve got a robust website that’s getting more robust, TuftsDaily.com. It’s got all the content of our paper and excellent blogs with even more media. Here’s where I shamelessly recruit: No matter what you’re interested in, the Daily has something for you. If you want to write about news, trends, art, or sports, we’ve got you covered. If you’re a shutterbug who wants to put your skills to good use, we’ve got you covered. If you want to learn what makes a publication or website look great, we’ve got you covered. If you want to produce video and audio content, we’ve got you covered. If you want to help a publication thrive financially — and get paid — we’ve got you covered. If you’re the type that annoys your friends by correcting their grammar ceaselessly, you’ll find yourself in welcoming company. Also, future job and internship hunters, take note: The Daily looks great on a resume. Keep your eyes peeled for our upcoming general interest meetings, and don’t be intimidated: Every bit of

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My summers tend to be boring and work-filled, so I try to eke entertainment from wherever I can find it. One unexpected source of excitement came from the debt-ceiling crisis and the run up to the presidential election in 2012. I would not categorize myself as particularly politically active other than when I drunkenly voice my opinions with friends at 2 a.m. I did vote in the last election for John McCain and for a while considered myself a Republican. My opinions changed this summer with the unfolding of the standoff between Democrats and Republicans. I had been neutral and even sympathetic to the Tea Party cause before I saw that their representatives in Washington were prepared to destroy America before compromising. Pragmatism and political reality were thrown out the window in favor of ideology and blind anti-tax dogma. The Tea Party claims to be a movement whose purpose is, according to their website, “reforming all political parties and government so that the core principles of our Founding Fathers become, once again, the foundation upon which America stands.” I would argue that the strengths of our Founding Fathers were not only found in their varied opinions but also in their ability to compro-

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mise in order to make political progress. Although the bill to raise the debt ceiling for the 78th time since 1960 easily passed with a 269-161 vote in the House of Representatives, the squabbling had taken its toll on the confidence in the idea that the country was headed in the right direction. Standard & Poor’s cited the

political infighting as one of the main reasons for demoting the United States credit rating from AAA to AA+, putting us in the same category as countries such as Belgium and New Zealand. While the consequences of this downgrade are debatable, especially with the recent flood of buyers for government bonds, the point

remains that the fighting in Congress is detrimental to the overall health of the nation. I have long considered myself a financial and social conservative, but I was overwhelmed at the lack of effort on the Republican side to make a bipartisan effort to address the debt crisis — a crisis that was itself manufactured by

Republicans. Republicans voted seven times to raise the debt ceiling under former President George W. Bush and as much as I would like to see the debt reduced or even eliminated, the time to have a debate about spending would be better suited to a time when the unemployment level in the nation is not at almost 10 percent. Obama was prepared to offer a bill that would have slashed the deficit by trillions while cutting spending $3 for every $1 of new revenues. But House Republicans effectively gave the president and working-class Americans the finger when they turned down the bill, citing the increased taxes for the wealthy and corporations. I am in favor of cutting spending. I do not like taxes. But compromise is a necessity in politics and in life. I like beer but dislike shots, but if someone would only give me a beer if I took a shot, by God I am going to take that shot. Buddha once said, “Life is suffering.” We are $14 trillion in debt. Republicans cannot expect to significantly reduce the debt without new revenue. I can no longer associate myself with either party, and in the 2012 election plan on voting for least crappy candidate. Get it together Congress. America needs you. Sam Chapin is a junior majoring in religion.

Jobs takes a bite out of Apple by

Arnav Garg

By now you must have heard that Steve Jobs, founder of Apple Inc., has decided to resign from the post of CEO. If you haven’t, you should be checking the New York Times on your iPad a little more often — welcome to the modern world. Over the past 15 years most have showered Jobs with superlatives like innovator, visionary, genius. None of these can be denied. I, more than anyone else, believe in the fact that Jobs has reshaped not just the tech industry but also the music, movie, cell phone and cloud computing industries. I personally believe the tech industry at its core is about making lives easier. No one has done that better than Steve Jobs. That said, I disagree with the postJobs aura that has been developing and being reflected in the stock market. I’m not denying the role Jobs has played in bringing the tech industry to where it is right now, but I do feel that a fresh change is vital to ensure that the tech industry’s growth, and more specifically Apple’s growth, continue. The tech industry in particular is incredibly dependent on change. The growth of the tech industry has been driven by the rapidity of such change. The ability of a company to cope with change is one of the key markers that determine a company’s success in the industry. I may purchase a top-of-the-line cell phone today, but within six months it is considered old and outdated. While leadership does not become outdated as fast as the industry’s products, I believe new leadership will help the industry much more than it will hurt it. The generation preceding ours has a kind of arrogance regarding the level and pace of the growth and innovation that the tech industry has achieved over the past 30 years. People feel that our generation will be unable to maintain the speed and quality of this innovation and creativity. I feel that Jobs’ resignation and Apple’s performance in the upcoming years will serve as a key step in proving them wrong. It is a vote of confidence in that fact that a change in leadership is as important as change in products to drive the growth of the industry. I have had numerous discussions

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with my father about how the tech industry will change when the likes of Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Larry Page of Google and Pierre Omidyar of eBay (E ’88) resign and retire. He has always held the opinion that this will severely impact the industry. He claims it is members of his generation who have driven and are driving the current tech growth, and that as soon as they pass on the reins of the industry to us, it will soon be negatively affected. I disagree. The resignation of Steve Jobs, a man with historically tentative health, really shouldn’t come as a shock and should not have a negative impact on people’s perceptions of Apple Inc. It is merely the beginning of a period of resignations. Over the next 10 to 15 years, many more of the founders-turnedCEOs will be resigning and passing on control of the companies they love so dearly to others. This beginning of resignations

shouldn’t be interpreted as the beginning of the end of the phenomenal growth of the tech industry. Just look at Mark Zuckerberg. He founded Facebook, the site that revolutionized how people use the Internet and social media, while still attending Harvard and made the company official in 2004. At 27 he clearly belongs to the up-and-coming generation and serves as a strong counterexample to the belief that the growth and innovation of the tech industry is dependent on the old guard. Andrew Mason, founder of Groupon and tech entrepreneur, is another vivid example of someone from our generation changing the tech industry. Groupon is the world’s largest dealof-the-day website and is projected to hit a billion dollars in sales faster than any other business, a remarkable feat achieved by someone who is merely 30 and graduated college less than 10 years ago.

The tech industry still has a lot to offer, and our generation will be at the forefront of this new growth. While Jobs has made Apple the leader of this rapid growth, there is no reason to think that new leadership will not continue Jobs’ legacy. In fact, the growth of the tech industry has been fueled largely by the emergence of new players. The resignation of Jobs should not be interpreted as an omen of the end of the expansion of the tech industry, but as the beginning of a new era of expansion driven by people who have grown up during the original expansion. As with everything else in this world, we will have to wait and see, but I for one can’t wait to see how the tech industry will evolve under the leadership of our generation. Arnav Garg is a junior majoring in quantitative economics.

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Sports ABC’s N Ready to head down to the field to cheer on the brown and blue? Here are the terms you need to know to speak the lingo of Tufts sports:

ESCAC: One of Div. III sports’ most competitive conferences, the New England Small College Athletic Conference earned three of the top four spots in the Directors’ Cup rankings this past year. It also features one of the most historic rivalries in collegiate sports between Amherst and Williams.

shes: The remains of Tufts’ legendary mascot, Jumbo, are housed in a peanut butter jar in the athletic department after a 1975 fire at Barnum Hall burned the school’s stuffed namesake. Rubbing the jar supposedly brings good luck to hopeful teams.

rown, Scott: Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) was once a sharpshooter on the men’s basketball team, earning the nickname “Downtown Scotty Brown.” He made 422 of his 853 career field goal attempts and was a captain during the 1980-81 season.

There’s no place in baseball like Fenway Park. by

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Love them or hate them, any sports fan must admit that Boston’s teams have secured legendary status and are among their respective professional leagues’ most powerful squads. The Daily is here to help you find your way to their home games and make the most of your time in a city that many would argue is America’s “TitleTown.” Boston Red Sox Venue: Fenway Park Public Transportation: Subway: Green Line, Kenmore Stop There may not be a more storied American sports stadium than Fenway Park. Though it’s now the second-smallest major league stadi-

um, it remains one of the best places to watch America’s pastime. If you are going to catch a game, make sure to get into the area early for a chance to soak up the history. The entire Fenway area transforms into a pedestrian mall on game days, so eat at one of the local sports bars or shop for souvenirs on Yawkey Way. Once inside the park, make sure to check out the autograph-laden Pesky Pole and the most famous wall west of Berlin, the Green Monster. While Yankees-Red Sox is the premier rivalry in all of American sports, a ticket to the spectacle will take quite a toll on your cash-strapped collegiate wallet. Other regular season games, specifically those against cellar-dwellers, are much more mansee BOSTON, page 22

Tufts dips to 25th in Directors’ Cup standings After matching its best finish by placing sixth in the 2009-10 Learfield Sports Directors’ Cup — which ranks schools based on performance in NCAA championship events — Tufts appeared to solidify its status as a Div. III athletic powerhouse. But this past year brought less triumph, including several disappointing finishes at national events, and the Jumbos dropped to 25th out of 320 Div. III teams in the 2010-11 Cup standings, their lowest ranking since 2004-05. Spring teams carried much of the weight for the Jumbos, racking up 312.42 out of Tufts’ 467.42 Directors’ Cup points. The men’s lacrosse squad was one win away from repeating as national champions, but Salisbury, who Tufts beat in the 2010 final, was too much to handle this time around; the Jumbos took the second-place trophy and 90 Directors’ Cup points out of the maximum 100. Julia Browne (LA ‘11), the 2010 national Div. III singles champion, led the women’s tennis team to its first-ever national quarterfinals appearance, adding 73 points to Tufts’ total. Women’s outdoor track and field, meanwhile, notched 60.75 points by placing 13th at the NCAA meet at Ohio Wesleyan. Women’s lacrosse reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament to earn 53 points, while the baseball team won

the NESCAC Championship but lost in heartbreaking fashion at the NCAA New England Regional, contributing 25 points. Men’s outdoor track and field added 10.67 points to the spring tally after tying for 57th at NCAAs. In the fall, field hockey locked up 53 Directors’ Cup points after reaching the second round of NCAAs, but couldn’t get out of the Round of 16 after being upset by Middlebury. The volleyball team also had a strong regular season, earning a No. 4 seed at NCAAs, but earned just 25 points after losing in the first round. The men’s swimming and diving team and the women’s indoor track and field squad were the lone winter point scorers. In March, the former placed 20th at the national championships at the University of Tennessee and earned 53.5 points, while the latter squad added 23.5 points with a tie for 48th at nationals. Tufts was fifth-best among NESCAC schools, which occupied three of the nation’s top four spots. Williams won for a 13th consecutive year and has won in every year but one since the rankings began in 1996. Middlebury and Amherst finished second and fourth, respectively, marking the fifth straight year both schools have cracked the top five. —by Aaron Leibowitz

resident’s Marathon Challenge (PMC): Founded by former University President Lawrence Bacow as a 25-runner event in 2003, the PMC has since grown eightfold. The Boston Athletic Association now awards Tufts 200 spots each year, offering students the unique opportunity to navigate the course from Hopkinton to Boston.

irectors’ Cup: The national standings that aggregate Div. III athletic success across all sports. In 2010-11, Tufts ranked 25th out of 324 teams, one year after finishing a school-best sixth.

llis Oval: Named after Fred “Fish” Ellis (LA ’29), a four-sport star for the Jumbos, Ellis Oval is the school’s oldest athletic facility, housing Tufts’ football team on Zimman Field, as well as the outdoor track and field meets.

ootball: Tufts’ football team will undergo a changing of the guard of sorts after a 1-7 season in 2010. Jay Civetti is the new head coach for the Jumbos. The team also lost quarterback Anthony Fucillo (LA ’11) and much of their offense to graduation.

ehling, William “Bill”: Tufts’ director of athletics since 1999, Gehling is a lifelong Jumbo, co-captaining a 10-2 men’s soccer team in 1973 before coaching the women’s soccer team for 20 years.

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ousens: The Cousens Gym, home to the men’s and women’s basketball and volleyball teams, is known for its locker rooms, which are located three stories above the court. It will also adjoin with the Tisch Sports and Fitness Center, currently under construction on College Avenue.

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ne: The number of NCAA National team titles won by the Jumbos in school history. The lone championship came when the men’s lacrosse team defeated Salisbury College in May of 2010.

ockey: The ice hockey team played inconsistently throughout the 201011 season and finished 6-16-1. Field hockey, on the other hand, posted a 15-3 record and reached the second round of the NCAA tournament. They begin the season ranked No. 6 nationally.

ntramurals: Last winter, Cheryl Milligan, softball coach and director of intramural sports, announced that the winter season would be cancelled due to a lack of indoor space. But undergraduate and graduate students can still participate in a variety of sports in both the fall and spring.

umbo: Tufts’ beloved elephant mascot. While Lord Jeffs, Ephs, Bantams, Camels and Polar Bears all run rampant in Tufts’ athletic conference, none are as sizable as Jumbo.

enney, Jaime: The newest member of the Tufts coaching staff, Kenney will take over the reins of the men’s tennis team just three months after guiding the women’s squad to their first-ever NCAA Quarterfinals, while head coach Kate Bayard was on pregnancy leave.

acrosse: Tufts’ most successful program in recent years, the men’s lacrosse team has gone 38-4 over the past two seasons, splitting two meetings with Salisbury in the NCAA Div. III Championship game in the process.

alden Forum: Without an on-campus facility, the hockey team travels 20 minutes to this rink in nearby Malden, Mass., for practices and games.

uidditch: Inspired by the Harry Potter series, Quidditch for Muggles originated six years ago and is now a popular sport, at least on college campuses. Tufts’ team, which calls itself the Tufflepuffs, placed second in the fourth-annual Quidditch World Cup this past November in New York City, losing to collegiate Quidditch inventors Middlebury in the final. ichardson, Bill: Most Americans know him as the former Governor of New Mexico and a Democratic presidential candidate. However, before that, Richardson joined the history books as one of only 17 Jumbos pitchers in history to record 100 or more strikeouts during his collegiate career.

ailing: The school’s most decorated team, winning 20 national titles since 1976. The Jumbos look poised for success again this year, with the coed team ranked 11th in the country and the women’s team at 17th.

uftonia’s Day: Penned by Elliot W. Hayes in 1913, Tufts’ fight song inspires athletes to “make it a goal in the good old fashioned way” — whatever that means.

ltimate Frisbee: In 1975, Time Magazine began its profile on “the nation’s newest intercollegiate sport” by describing a game of ultimate on Tufts’ campus. The school hosted the first-ever collegiate national championship and finished 10th in the competition this past season.

oute Courts: Recently renovated to include a blue surface, the Voute Courts, located on Professor’s Row, house the men’s and women’s tennis teams by day and health-conscious townies by night.

ater Polo: One of many successful club sports teams on the Tufts campus, the aquatic Jumbos captured the National Div. III Club title in 2009 and followed it up by winning the North Atlantic regional for the second consecutive year in 2010.

’s and O’s: Tufts’ all-star coaching staff includes men’s lacrosse’s Mike Daly (LA ’95), who played football and baseball at Tufts, women’s basketball’s Carla Berube, who played on UConn’s undefeated 1995 squad, and baseball’s John Casey (LA’ 80) and 28-year coaching veteran with over 500 career wins.

oga: As if to compound the whole latte-sipping, left-leaning, NPRlistening stereotype, Tufts students have taken a liking to yoga, which is among the most popular physical education courses on campus.

imman Field: The home of Tufts’ football team is named after Harold Zimman, a member of the class of 1938, who devoted much of his life to improving the Olympics. — Compiled by Matthew Berger, Alex Prewitt, Aaron Leibowitz and Daniel Rathman

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with nearly 120 rushing yards per game. If the Jumbos can pull off the upset, it would be their first victory against Trinity since 2007 — a win that just happened to come on Parents Weekend.

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Here in the sports section, we understand that you have all reached a point of information overload. In fact, we are impressed that you are reading something that you do not have to right now. Because of that, we are going to keep things simple here and list off the can’tmiss Tufts sporting events of the fall season. No wordy prose, no blocks of text: just the games.

Sept. 10, Field Hockey vs. Middlebury There is no better way to start your experience as a Jumbos fan than with a national top 10 matchup in the school’s marquee fall sport that just happens to be a rematch of last year’s NCAA tournament second round, in which Middlebury upset Tufts, 3-2. The No. 6 Jumbos ended 2010 with a bitter taste in their mouths after dropping their final two games, and they will have little time to get their feet under them before being tested by No. 10 Middlebury in a match that will have long-term ramifications on the NESCAC standings. Oct. 2, Field Hockey vs. Trinity The Bantams left the only dent in an otherwise perfect 2010 regular season for the Jumbos, beating them 2-1 in overtime in Connecticut. Tufts got revenge with a 3-0 victory in the NESCAC semifinals on its own soil and will hope to maintain the status quo against No. 19 Trinity. Bantams senior Payson Sword, who averaged a goal every other game in 2010,

Oct. 15, Women’s Soccer vs. Williams The Ephs have become the perennial women’s soccer power in the NESCAC, winning their fourth consecutive conference title this past season. But it was Tufts that took first place in the 2010 regular season, partly thanks to a tense 0-0 draw on Kraft Field in which the Jumbos elite defense held firm against the Ephs attack. While the Jumbos lost co-captain center backs Carrie Wilson and Sarah Nolet to graduation, they will feature a more mature offense this season, so expect a high scoring match this time around. Alex Dennett/Tufts Daily

Now-senior Laney Siegner in a game against Bates last fall. should be on the minds of the Jumbos defenders throughout the contest. Oct. 7 and 8, Volleyball vs. Amherst and Middlebury It may be the only home weekend on the volleyball team’s NESCAC schedule, but fans of the team could not have asked for a juicier slate of games. Tufts will play host to Amherst, the 2010 NESCAC regular season champions, and Middlebury, the 2010 NESCAC Championship winners, on consecutive days. The Jumbos eliminated the Lady Jeffs in the semi-finals, but were denied a second straight NESCAC title the following day by the Panthers. If

the Jumbos can accomplish a clean sweep at Cousens Gym, they may just be able to lock up the top spot in the NESCAC standings. Oct. 8, Men’s Soccer vs. Connecticut College Last year, in the team’s first season under head coach Josh Shapiro, Tufts returned to the NESCAC Championship for just the second time in the past four years. After getting off to a strong start, the Jumbos all but sealed up their playoff berth with a 1-0 win against the Camels. If the team hopes to build on its success this season, they will likely need to take three points from this fix-

ture once again. Oct. 15, Football vs. Trinity You won’t see a stadium at Tufts more packed than Zimman Field during the main event of Homecoming weekend. The Jumbos play at home only four times a year, and the Homecoming game is always the major draw. The support does not go unnoticed; the team has been successful in four of their past five homecoming games. But making it five of six will be a tall order for the team as they go up against a Trinity squad that finished last season 7-1 and will feature returning star sophomore running back Evan Bunker, who finished 2010

Oct. 29, Football vs. Amherst In 2010, these two teams scored a combined 119 points in a single game, rewriting the record books in the process. While certain key players from that game, including Anthony Fucillo (LA ’11), who threw for a NESCAC-record 503 yards, will not be around for the rematch, these two squads could very easily light up the scoreboard again. And if the Jumbos hope to finish above .500 for the first time since 2007, this could be a key game late in the team’s campaign. To top it off, the game is right in the middle of Parents Weekend, giving you the perfect opportunity to keep your family distracted while you ask them for a little more spending money.

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ageable. There also is not a single bad seat in such a small stadium, and even the centerfield bleachers, often the cheapest in the park, offer a great view of the action. Don’t think you need to break the bank to witness history. The Red Sox are once again almost certainly playoff-bound and will be looking to win their third World Series since 2004 in October. Their final home stand of the regular season is September 13-21.

New England Patriots Venue: Gillette Stadium Public Transportation: Commuter Rail: Franklin Line, Foxboro Stop While not technically a Boston sports team, the Patriots hold the metropolis’s football interests in the small town of Foxboro. Of the four major Boston sports teams, Patriots games are by far the toughest trip. Luckily, public transportation is available with a train station open only on game days, bringing you right into the stadium’s parking lot. There is not much to do in Foxboro, but Gillette has you covered with Patriot Place, a 1.3 million-square-foot center of food, shopping and entertainment a stone’s throw away from the stadium built in 2007. Get to the game early or stay after the game and make it a fullday journey. The Patriots are an NFL power and look poised for another successful season with a handful of new signings. New England opens at home Sept. 18 against the San Diego Chargers. Other marquee home games include their matchups with the New York Jets on Oct. 9 and the Indianapolis Colts on Dec. 4. Games will only get more unbearably cold as the year goes on, so get to one as soon as possible. Boston Celtics and Boston Bruins Venue: TD Garden Public Transportation: Subway: Green

or Orange Line to North Station For Tufts students looking for a sports experience only a short train ride away, the Garden is the place to go. Located close to Faneuil Hall and other historic landmarks, it’s certainly one of Boston’s most prominent venues, and also home to two of its best sports teams. The arena itself is actually quite new, completed in 1995 to replace the aging, original Boston Garden. With a capacity ranging from 17,565 for hockey to 18,264 for basketball, the arena has also hosted many other famous events like the 2004 Democratic National Convention and the annual Beanpot hockey tournament between Harvard, Boston College, Boston University and Northeastern. The real attractions, though, are the arena’s standard residents, starting with the Boston Celtics, the most successful franchise in NBA history. The C’s boast 17 NBA titles, some of the greatest players in league history, as well as a currently competitive squad — the majority of which helped win the NBA title in 2008 and reach the NBA Finals in 2010. Their heated rivalry with the Lakers is one of the league’s best, and while the aging core of Kevin Garnett, Paul Pierce and Ray Allen may be past its prime, the Celtics are always a force to be reckoned with come playoff time. Meanwhile, the Garden’s other resident, the Boston Bruins, was one of the NHL’s Original Six teams. Although they have six all-time Stanley Cups, the Bruins had not won the league championship since 1971-72 until this past season, when heroic performances from goalie Tim Thomas and defenseman Zdeno Chara led the squad to another title. Without a doubt, the B’s are one of the most physical and exciting teams in the league, and their games are great entertainment for everyone from hockey newbies to the most experienced observers.

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In his first season in Boston, slugger Adrian Gonzalez has led the Red Sox in their quest for another postseason run.

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The NESCAC map This is the New England Small College Athletic Conference, a mouthful of a phrase more commonly abbreviated to NESCAC, and it’s the strongest Div. III athletic conference in the country. It’s home to national powerhouses across the board. The NESCAC’s 11 members combined to win seven national championships in 2010-11 — Amherst women’s basketball and men’s tennis, Bowdoin field hockey, Middlebury women’s cross country, Trinity men’s squash and Williams women’s rowing and women’s tennis. Member schools also took home three of the top four spots in the final Directors’ Cup standings — Williams (1st), Middlebury (2nd) and Amherst (4th). In preparation for the 2011-12 year, the Daily takes you around the NESCAC.

Middlebury Panthers Location: Middlebury, Vt. On the Field: Middlebury’s men’s lacrosse team won every conference championship between 2001 and 2007 and won a combined 21 national titles from their lacrosse and hockey programs between 1995 and 2006. Most recently, the Panthers’ men’s tennis team took home the national title in 2010. Mascot Madness: Thirty-three colleges have “Panthers” as their nickname: the fourth most behind “Eagles,” “Tigers” and “Bulldogs,” respectively. Congratulations, Middlebury, you’re tied for the fourth-least original school in the country.

Bowdoin Polar Bears Location: Brunswick, Maine On the Field: Bowdoin’s women’s basketball team has been a dominant force in the 2000s, earning five NCAA Elite Eight appearances during the decade, including a Final Four appearance in 2004. But field hockey is where the Polar Bears do their most damage, and they earned consecutive national titles in 2007 and 2008, defeating Middlebury and Tufts, respectively. Mascot Madness: Admiral Robert E. Peary, part of the North Pole discovery and an 1877 Bowdoin graduate, helped bring the Polar Bear moniker to Brunswick. It was officially chosen as the mascot in 1912, making Bowdoin the only college besides Ohio Northern University to have this cuddly and fuzzy mammal as a nickname.

Colby Mules Location: Waterville, Maine On the Field: Not much. In 2009-10, the Mules tied for fifth in the country in women’s lacrosse, and they took back-to-back NESCAC titles in 2008 and 2009. Mascot Madness: “Everyone watch out! A wild pack of mules is rapidly approaching! If we don’t get out of the way they’ll stampede and kill … oh wait, they’re just sitting there and casually eating grass. Never mind.”

Hamilton Continentals Location: Clinton, N.Y. On the Field: Starting in the 2011-12 academic year, the Continentals will become full-fledged members of the NESCAC. Currently, 21 of Hamilton’s 28 varsity squads participate in the conference. Mascot Madness: “Continentals” was a noble nickname for the American soldiers in the war that brought this glorious country freedom. The Hamilton mascot, a pig named after Alexander Hamilton and referred to as the “Al-Ham,” is less honorable, but he’ll probably make some quality bacon down the road.

Bates Bobcats Location: Lewiston, Maine On the Field: In 1875, Bates played the first college football game in Maine against Tufts. So … at least they have that going for them. Mascot Madness: Class of 1911 member Jack Williams suggested the bobcat as the new mascot for Bates, writing in a letter that “It is small — but oh! how it can fight.” This accurately sums up Bates — small, with only 1,776 undergrads, but feisty. Unfortunately for them, winning those fights hasn’t become commonplace.

Williams Ephs Location: Williamstown, Mass. On the Field: Over the past 10 school years, the Ephs have won 104 total NESCAC championships. Williams has Div. III titles in more sports nine — than any other school and 25 national crowns overall. Mascot Madness: The mascot, Ephelia, was named after Colonel Ephraim Williams. Here we go again with this whole namingmascots-after-real-people genre.

Amherst Lord Jeffs Location: Amherst, Mass. On the Field: Amherst has one of the most successful athletic programs in Div. III history, having won eight NCAA team titles and 66 individual championships. In 2009-10, the Lord Jeffs women’s ice hockey team became the first Amherst program to repeat as national champions. Mascot Madness: The Lord Jeffs are named after none other than Jeffery Amherst, a British commanding general in North America. Yes, it’s a bit self-centered — that would be like Tufts being nicknamed the “Lord Charlies,” after benefactor Charles Tufts.

Wesleyan Cardinals Trinity Bantams Location: Hartford, Conn. On the Field: The last time that Trinity lost a match in men’s squash was in 1998, and the Bantams’ baseball team took home a national title after a 45-1 record in 2008. In fact, if you drive down I-84 West into Hartford, those two facts are on a roadside sign. How fun! Mascot Madness: Strangely resembling the San Diego Chicken, a bantam is a small variety of poultry.

Location: Middletown, Conn. On the Field: As one of two universities in the NESCAC — Tufts is the other — Wesleyan has almost 3,000 undergraduates on campus. The Cardinals have been unable to parlay that into national athletic success, however; the 1994 baseball team is the only Wesleyan squad to play in a Div. III championship game. They did win the 2010 NESCAC softball title, though. Mascot Madness: The nickname “cardinal” originally referred to the color, but the school eventually adopted the bird as the mascot. At least Wesleyan has more sense than the Stanford Cardinal, whose mascot is a giant Christmas tree.

Connecticut College Camels Location: New London, Conn. On the Field: Conn. College has never won a NESCAC championship, not even in 200506 when nine different schools won conference titles, so there’s that. We imagine that their pride exclusively stems from the fact that Dwight Schrute from “The Office” once hooked up with a girl whose fake basketball team was playing Conn. College the next day. Mascot Madness: A blue camel in Connecticut. Sure, that makes sense.

Editor’s Note: This article contains information adapted from a similar feature in the Sept. 1, 2010 issue.

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