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Love146 promotes awareness of child sex trafficking by Shana
Friedman
Daily Editorial Board
Tufts’ chapter of Love146, an international non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to the abolition of child sex slavery and exploitation, last night hosted a Valentine’s Day event in order to promote awareness of the Love146 organization on campus and spread its message about the eradication of child sex trafficking. The event, titled “Broken Hearts: Something Worth Celebrating,” was held in the Sophia Gordon Multipurpose Room. “We’re celebrating our broken hearts because out of our broken hearts comes compassion,” Jane Jihae Yoon, the founder of the Tufts’ chapter of Love146, said. The evening opened with screenings of two short promotional videos for Love146 that emphasized the organization’s mission and message. Members of the Tufts chapter then explained how they became involved with the issue, and the event concluded with an informal dialogue inspired by discussion questions placed throughout the venue.
Yoon, a senior, started the Tufts Love146 chapter after being sexually assaulted on campus during the fall of her junior year by a student from a different university. She spoke calmly about her experience and then described the circumstances that surround child sex slavery. “They’re forced to have abortions in the brothels so that they can be continued to be sold over and over again,” Yoon said. “Some girls are sold up to ten times a night. When the girls are taken out of the brothels, they want to commit suicide, even in safe homes.” Vanessa Lin, who helped coordinate the event, explained that her involvement in Love146 at Tufts started when she watched the film “Taken,” which chronicles two American girls’ abductions into the sex slave trade overseas. The story the film told, though fictional, captured her attention. “My heart was just gripped. It was more than a cinematic emotional experience, and it wasn’t just Hollywood,” Lin, a sophomore, said. “I couldn’t comprehend the fact that I could have been that girl,” she said. The Tufts Love146 chapter’s status as a
campus organization is pending official recognition, according to Yoon, making it currently ineligible for Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate funding. Student organizers covered the costs associated with last night’s event. “Everything is coming out of our own pockets, but we don’t mind at all because this is something we really believe in,” Yoon told the Daily. The event’s fundraising efforts constituted postcard and t-shirt sales, and the first $350 in proceeds will be diverted to reimburse the student organizers for the costs of organizing the event. The remainder will be donated to the cause of ending child sex trafficking. Students in attendance emphasized their belief that this organization represents a critical opportunity to address a pertinent issue. “My mom was a domestic violence lawyer so we talked about these issues a lot, but I never felt like I did anything about it,” Jordan Anderson, a freshman, told the Daily. “This organization gave me the opportunity to change that.” The event served not only to raise aware-
ness of child sex trafficking but also to further establish the Tufts chapter of the organization as a fixture on campus. “I think as a group we’re just starting up at Tufts, so I see this as a first contact for people to learn about the issues, the group and Love146 apart from Tufts,” Elaine Kim, a junior in charge of design and marketing for the group and an organizer of last night’s event, told the Daily. Yoon further explained the group’s mission and its attitude toward raising awareness and generating activism. “We don’t just want people to come and donate a twenty-dollar bill and walk out and not have experienced something for themselves,” she told the Daily. “Love146 is about creating an experience for people that come to our events. We want them to feel like they’re a part of it and that they’re getting something out of giving.” “Our hope is that everyone who comes to our event will have their heart break for these children and that any giving that they do or raising awareness that they do after will be out of compassion,” she added.
Steer discusses World Bank’s efforts on climate control by
Brionna Jimerson
Daily Editorial Board
World Bank Special Envoy for Climate Change Andrew Steer visited the Hill last night to discuss the World Bank’s initiatives and work concerning climate change and the intersection of policy and action in controlling its effects. The lecture was part of Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Professor William Moomaw’s Sustainable Development Diplomacy course. Moomaw is also the director of the Center for International Environment and Resource Policy at the Fletcher School. Steer’s position with the World Bank is equivalent to vice-president of the organization, according to Moomaw. At the World Bank, Steer directs and implements plans in over 130 countries with regard to creating a more environmentally conscious attitude toward climate, overseeing the $6.5 billion dollar Climate Investment Funds. With more than three years of experience in the World Bank and in diplomacy concerning environmental and resource policy, Steer brought his expertise to Tufts and discussed the urgency of creating effective policy and supporting grassroots and national-level organizations. “There are two worlds: negotiation and action,” Steer said. “We’re hoping to bring the action into negotiation to create something that gives us a chance.” He noted that there is a distinct difference between policy and implementation. “There are many dimensions to what the World Bank is doing,” he added. “We look at the science of climate change, and we can’t afford to wait … By 2015, we shouldn’t be getting [international] agreements to address climate change, but doing something.” Steer began the lecture by drawing a distinction between present and past attitudes toward climate control. Nations and their leaders seek input from the World Bank when creating climate-related policies and providing financial backing for projects that research and take action to reverse issues such as global warming and rising sea levels. “Fifty years ago, there was a belief that cli-
mate control was a problem for rich people,” he said. “Ten years ago, 10 percent of our clients worldwide said ‘climate control is so important; it should be one of the top four things we work on.’ Last year, 95 percent said ‘please make climate change one of the top three or four things you’re working on.’” He noted that the goal is to limit global warming to two degrees Celsius, though he thinks that a more realistic expectation would be a four-degree increase. “This is not about tweaking at the margins; we can’t gradually do it differently,” he said. “These are choices, and you can’t straddle between two paths very long.” Steer cited successful endeavors in South Africa, Qatar and China but said that the organization still has a long way to go in stopping climate change. “The bad news is, even with all of our plans added together, with the most optimistic agenda, we’re nowhere close to where we want to be,” Steer said. Steer discussed the emotional and economic devastation that often accompanies unsuccessful planning and policy reform. “To allow negotiations to throw away our futures … it’s a great tragedy,” he said. “It is important we do not lose that in our sophisticated diplomacy. Let’s not forget there are issues of justice here and issues related to our children, and our children’s children.” The event drew approximately 50 attendees — a mix of graduate and undergraduate students along with residents of the surrounding communities. Moomaw implements and arranges such events to provide students with a grounded image and understanding of the career opportunities and realities of those endeavoring to change and improve the global approach to climate change. “The course plays back and forth between reading articles and discussions, and we’re having people here who are doing this stuff,” Moomaw said. “In the conversation surrounding climate control, there’s nothing about the World Bank, yet the World Bank is doing so much, and it’s working in many ways on the international level. We talk about this as a theoretical concept, but it’s actually see STEER, page 2
Inside this issue
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The winners of Rooftop Comedy’s Tufts University Talent Search (Max Cohen, Ian Donovan, Haydn Forrest, Bradley Frizzell, Clay Grable, Matthew Nazarian, Aliza Small and Sam Zuckert) will go on to compete against Emerson College at Improv Boston on Tuesday, March 27 in the TBS National College Comedy Competition.
New OEO Director Zellmer plans to focus on Title IX by Victoria
Leistman
Daily Editorial Board
Jill Zellmer in November became the new director of the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO), filling a position that was left vacant for seven months prior. The previous director, Jacqueline Hymes, left Tufts in March of 2011, forcing the university to begin the extensive process of finding a new director, according to Michael Baenen, University President Anthony Monaco’s chief of staff. “In order to conduct a thorough search at a director level, it is not unusual for the process to take six or more months,” Baenen told the Daily in an email. Zellmer was ultimately chosen for the position based on her extensive prior experience in the field, according to Baenen. “She was chosen due to her significant expertise in the anti-discrimination and sexual harassment field, including deep familiarity with federal, state and
local laws and regulations; extensive experience in designing, developing and implementing training programs; direct case management experience and excellent communications skills,” Baenen said. Zellmer previously worked at the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. She then worked on international investigations of discrimination, harassment, fraud and embezzlement at the corporate level, accruing 15 years of experience in the field before applying for her position at Tufts. “I’ve been in several different kinds of settings doing the same work, and I love what I do,” she said. The most pressing issue Zellmer has found at Tufts is devising a plan to implement Title IX regulations, she said. Title IX is a federal gender-equality law prohibiting sex discrimination in educational programs and institutions. see OEO, page 2
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From the raw bar to the dessert cart: The collegiate guide to dining on Valentine’s Day by Jon
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Love is in the air, and for couples, the big day should be filled with joy, flowers and a decent place to eat. Let the Daily suggest places to suit every budget — but make your reservations early! For more suggestions, check out last year’s list on www. tuftsdaily.com.
Saloon for the Nostalgic Valentine $ The closest eatery to Tufts is also one of the hottest new establishments, according to a recent article in Boston Magazine. Saloon takes the concept of bars from the Wild West and gives it a chic, upscale twist minus the hefty price tag, and this Valentine’s, the nostalgia will continue with a nod back to the good ol’ days when the Sadie Hawkins Dance was the talk of the town (at least in middle and high school). Brought to you by the folks behind the equally venerated Foundry on Elm, Saloon will offer an affordable $25 four-course menu, featuring staples like house-made charcuterie with mustard and toast, and a classic steak with creamed spinach and fries. A finale of rich chocolate dessert is not the icing on top — look out for a dance on the floor with tunes by DJ Monster Carl. 255 Elm Street, Somerville MA 02144, 617-628-4444, saloondavis.com UpStairs on the Square for the Romantic Valentine $$$ If one were to score a reservation this late in the game at the most romantically decorated restaurant in Massachusetts, then Santa might just be real after all. It is not a surprise that, for a second year in a row, UpStairs on the Square makes our list. With its very feminine finishes and gold trimmings, UpStairs on the Square feels like a cross between an Alice in Wonderland-esque tea ceremony and a high-end gentlemen’s club. On the big day, which executive chef Stephen Brand
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Ten Tables Cambridge for the Foodie Valentine $$$ Not exactly the most affordable restaurant on the list — it ties UpStairs on the Square for the same number of courses offered — but this is the place to be for serious food. The Cambridge location is no less acclaimed than its original at Jamaica Plain, as the Valentine’s Day menu still reads like an ingredient list straight from the farm. Where else in Boston would you get Red Fire Farm Red Beet, Pickled Fuji Apple and Upland Cress all tossed into a salad, with a rich, heavy slab of goat cheese terrine? The pairings, too, are no less creative. Another appetizer course features King Salmon Tartare with Piquillo pepper relish, native watermelon radish and Aleppo chili crackers. Mains features four choices, yet one would be wise to go for steak. Here, it’s sweetened with Oxtail marmalade, a healthy spinach puree and potato croquettes. For dessert, there are more traditional options like warm crepes with homemade Nutella, or Meyer lemon cheesecake. But why settle for those? Finish on a high note with something a little more unusual. We strongly suggest the Gorgonzola Picante with cherry confiture and candied walnuts. 5 Craigie Circle, Cambridge MA 02138, 617 576 5444, www.tentables.net/cambridge.html
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promises to be extra special, indulge in a $75 three-course dinner that offers dishes that sound as sexual as possible. It starts off slow, with “hearts of bibb — hearts of palm” with blood orange, pignoli and date. Then the adventure quite literally heats up with a surf and turf: Maine lobster bathed in butter, paired with a prime hunk of sirloin and spooning sauce. End that meal with a spicy hot chocolate torte, and if the aphrodisiac level is not high enough, there is a good selection at the bar just a floor below. 91 Winthrop Street, Cambridge, MA 02138, 617 864 1933, www.upstairsonthesquare.com
The Butcher Shop for the Powerful Valentine $$$$ Notice that this year’s most expensive selection in the list is not Top of the Hub, the ultimate restaurant that is on everyone’s mind for the big day. Instead, we chose Barbara Lynch’s unassuming bar-like restaurant that is known for its artisan produce, so this is for the girl who likes her meat. And why should one expect any less? Lamb Carpaccio — traditionally a gamey meat — is more subtle with quail egg and shallot mousse on a crisp bed of mache lettuce and makes for a perfect first course. The only vegetarian option on the $95 tasting menu may very well be the Parmesan Agnolotti, a gnocchi-like pasta that comes with black winter truffles and cepe mushrooms. Mains seem more like an afterthought, but do expect the best quality Rabbit Assiette and Venison possible, while the molten chocolate cake finale with vanilla glace is classic yet most appropriate. 552 Tremont Street, Boston MA 02118, 617 423 4800, thebutchershopboston.com B&G Oysters for the Seafood-Lover Valentine $$$ Please leave any consideration of Legal Sea Foods aside and head to another one of Barbara Lynch’s lovechildren, this time an oyster bar that only serves some of the best selections in Massachusetts. In fact, the bounty is so fresh that the oyster menu changes everyday. Pity there is none of it in the Valentine’s Day Prix Fixe menu, but always feel free to order them a la carte. And why argue? For $55, one can indulge in cured fluke with sea beans, ginger chips and cucumber for an appetizer and butter-poached lobster with its own vinaigrette, with trumpet royale mushrooms and confit potato. End on a sweet note — the obligatory chocolate, which thankfully is not in cake but encased in a tablet, laced with banana pudding and pomegranate. 550 Tremont Street, Boston, MA 02116, 617-423-0550, bandgoysters.com
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World Bank Special Envoy for Climate Change Andrew Steer discussed last night the World Bank’s work to combat global warming.
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quite different when you have someone like Mr. Steer here, because this is what he does.” During the semester, Moomaw invites at least five high-level individuals in the field of sustainable development to speak to students. “Having the vice president of the World Bank is a pretty big deal,” Moomaw said. Esther Johnson, a Medford resident and student at Lesley University, was interested in learning about the intersection between finance and environmental sustainability. “Sometimes it seems like ‘sustainability’ is just a buzz-word, a filler for ‘green’ or ‘environmentally-friendly,’” she told the Daily. “I can’t say I understand all of the specifics of Mr. Steer’s lecture, but it’s nice to know there’s work being done on the ground.” Tallash Kantai, a first-year Fletcher student, recalled her experiences working for the International Institute of Sustainable Development as part of a team that often implemented the sort of policies Steer spoke about. “It was very interesting to hear it from a financial perspective,” she said.
The Office for Civil Rights last April published a “Dear Colleague” letter that highlighted the need to expand the range of cases that Title IX covers to bring more attention to sexual misconduct and gender issues, according to Zellmer. The letter gives guidelines for how universities may best meet these requests, including the importance of having a pair of people in charge of Title IX cases — one investigator and one coordinator. Zellmer now functions as the Title IX coordinator, while Sonia Jurado, who prior to Zellmer’s arrival at Tufts held the position of interim Title IX coordinator, is the current Title IX investigator. “If there are issues on campus that are involving sexual misconduct or unfair treatment around gender and discrimination, not just in athletics, but in any part of the campus, that is something that OEO would look into,” Zellmer said. The OEO issued a revised university sexual assault policy last summer, which now reflects the new interpretation of Title IX to include sexual harassment as part of sexual discrimination. The OEO began implementing a Title IX liaison program to train and identify the individuals to whom violations of Title IX may be reported, according to Jurado. “OEO has also been designated as the neutral investigatory body for the university, responsible for making inquiries into allegations it receives regarding conduct that may violate Title IX,” Jurado told the Daily in an email. A meeting was held last Thursday with representatives from the Boston, Grafton and Medford/Somerville
campuses to discuss how the sexual assault policy and process can be implemented university-wide, Zellmer said. Zellmer recognizes that all three campuses have different student bodies and different needs from the OEO. “I want to make sure I am visible on all three campuses,” she said. She also wants to prevent employment discrimination and harassment at Tufts through education about equality and proper conduct. “One of my goals is to have faculty and staff, all employees, trained,” she said. Zellmer added that another one of her priorities is addressing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which deals with reasonable accommodation and addresses how students and employees with disabilities may need particular accommodations in order to attend classes or shifts. Members of the Tufts community needing accommodations should come to the OEO for help, Zellmer explained. “I want everybody to know, if they feel they are being mistreated or that they’re being treated unfairly, that I take it very seriously,” she said. “We are here in OEO to make sure people have a place to go when they’re feeling like that, whether they are students or faculty or staff.” Jurado added that Zellmer has come into her role at Tufts with energy and enthusiasm for her work. “She has been a welcome addition to OEO,” Jurado said. “OEO looks towards the future under the leadership of Ms. Zellmer with confidence and excitement.” “I want to make sure that people get treated fairly,” Zellmer added. “My goal personally and professionally is hopefully to make that happen for Tufts.”
Correction The photo accompanying the Feb. 9 news article “‘The Cookie Guy’ leaves his crumbs all over campus” was incorrectly attributed to IMGUR. In fact, the photo was taken by Daniel Wodeki.
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‘The Singles’ paints a lopsided portrait of Goldfrapp Emphasis on club tracks takes away from the album’s variety of compilation by
Matthew Welch
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Singles have always been a tough call for musicians. Which songs from the latest album are representative, accessible and
The Singles Goldfrapp Mute Parlophone commercially viable? All of these traits are considered when tracks are chosen to be singles on a new album. As a result, singles can be a tough breed to analyze or criticize. Depending on the artist, their catalogue of singles could be a pitch-perfect representation of their larger body of work or a superficial gloss over greater achievements. Goldfrapp’s latest release, a compilation of the group’s singles simply titled “The Singles,” lies somewhere between these two extremes. Some of Goldfrapp’s greatest songs are included in this album, as are two new tracks, “Yellow Halo” and “Melancholy Sky,” making “The Singles” a good introduction to newcomers or a convenient compilation for familiar listeners. Unlike those of other
artists, Goldfrapp’s singles do a decent job of capturing the variety of their discography, although there is an unsurprising emphasis on their dance tracks. Every official Goldfrapp LP is represented on “The Singles,” from their lushly noir debut “Felt Mountain” (2000) to their more poppy later albums like “Head First” (2010). The inclusiveness of the compilation is its greatest asset. Goldfrapp’s progression from more ambient, sultry songs to club-oriented synthpop gives their catalogue a variety that few indie groups can lay claim to. However, only a fraction of this diversity is really discernible on “The Singles.” Since some of Goldfrapp’s best works were never released on EPs, they could not be included in this compilation. As a result, the full breadth of Goldfrapp’s sound is not documented on “The Singles,” though the compilation still includes some great songs. “The Singles” opens with one of Goldfrapp’s better tracks, “Ooh La La.” Lead singer Alison Goldfrapp’s trademark breathy vocals are perfect over a vaguely bluesy bass riff and a variety of crackling synth lines. The group’s crystal clear production is fully evident in this song, with each musical element remaining distinct and punchy. When Goldfrapp launches
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“The Singles” includes some of Goldfrapp’s best known and enjoyable hits.
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After an energetic start, Goldfrapp’s “The Singles” fades, leaving the listener wanting more. into the titular “oohs” and “las” during the chorus, a fleet of screeching electronic noises and other indescribable sounds accompany her. Even when they’re doing straightforward pop, the band manages to incorporate experimental aesthetics without a hitch. That said, there is a feeling of monotony in many tracks. The bar-hall dance rhythms and gritty synth work of “Ooh La La” sound remarkably similar to those in “Strict Machine,” “Ride a White Horse” and “Rocket.” Despite the success Goldfrapp have enjoyed doing more club-oriented songs, these tracks don’t always show what the group is fully capable of. This tendency hampers “The Singles,” which focuses too heavily on one aspect of the group’s sound. Some of the compilation’s best moments occur when the frenetic, poppy tracks segue into more subtle, low-key songs. One of the best juxtapositions on the album is in its first half, when the pounding “Strict Machine” gives way to the ethereal whistling and voluminous string arrangements of “Lovely Head,” Goldfrapp’s first single. One can’t help but miss the group’s earliest efforts, when Goldfrapp’s sensual vocals were given center stage over the glittery production that would dominate later albums like “Supernature” (2005).
However, the best tracks in Goldfrapp’s oeuvre combine their keen ear for voluptuous melodies with driving dance rhythms. “Utopia” exemplifies this synergy. Goldfrapp opens the track with an impressively operatic vocal line before electronic beats, a male choir and intricately melodic synths phase in and out perfectly. This balance between pretty chords and melodies with more uptempo beats shows how well Goldfrapp can blend different moods without any tension. The compilation’s two new songs represent a look back to the group’s more melodic albums such as “Felt Mountain” and “Seventh Tree” (2008). “Yellow Halo,” a spaced out track with ambient droning sounds and a surprisingly sentimental vocal line, sounds refreshing but unadventurous as the album’s penultimate song. “Melancholy Sky,” the album’s final track, ends on a remarkably similar note. Eminently agreeable string-section chords drift past before an even more affirmative brass section brings the song to its climax. Even though the compilation ends on a slightly weak note, it has more than enough energy in its preceding songs to make up for it. While “The Singles” isn’t the best snapshot of Goldfrapp a fan could ask for, it has plenty of good music to keep people listening.
Restaurant Review
Cambridge’s Sofra offers cheap, savory Mediterranean fare Former ‘Top Chef’ contestant Ana Sortun lives up to her lofty reputation by
Chris Poldoian
Daily Editorial Board
The job of a chef is a thankless one. The hours are bad and the pay is even worse. But over the past ten years, the media have
Sofra 1 Belmont Street Cambridge, MA 02138 617-661-3161 $11-$30 glorified the culinary career and elevated a handful of cooks to “celebrity” status. Such is the case with chef Ana Sortun, an erstwhile contestant on Bravo’s “Top Chef.” Winner of the James Beard Award for Best Chef of the Northeast in 2005, Sortun is renowned in the Boston area for her mastery of Mediterranean cooking. Oleana, her restaurant in Cambridge, has drawn accolades for its innovative incorporation of Turkish ingredients and seasoning. In 2008, Sortun
decided to open a casual, inexpensive alternative to Oleana called Sofra Bakery & Cafe. Located on the outskirts of West Cambridge by Arlington Cemetery, Sofra is not as accessible as its Inman Square-based sibling. Intrepid Jumbos, though, will be rewarded with breakfast and lunch options that combine Sortun’s penchant for the underappreciated flavors of the Eastern Mediterranean with the hominess of a local cafe. Sofra calls itself a “bakery & cafe,” but the inclusion of Bazaar might be more accurate. The walls are lined with shelves packed with unusual seasonings and ingredients. The line — a place this small and popular always has a line — snakes around these display cases. Tempting though it may be to stock up on boxes of spiced marshmallows, bags of za’tar seasoning and jars of rose petal jam, the real treat is at the counter. The staff are well aware of the average Bostonian’s unfamiliarity with Turkish dishes and they therefore provide helpful descriptions for each item on the menu, as well as the myriad culinary miscellanea on sale. Even the relatively pedestrian container of pink lentils gets an enthusiastic paragraph describing its culinary possibili-
ties. These pedagogical descriptions demonstrate Sortun’s passion for Mediterranean gastronomy as well as her desire to share that enthusiasm with her customers. The baked goods, pleasingly displayed behind a glass panel, taste both delicious and fresh. Common culinary tropes of the Mediterranean, such as phyllo pastry and pistachios, stand out on the menu. Desserts, such as the sesame-cashew bite, straddle the line between savory and sweet. The almostcloying caramel is tempered by the salty cashew and generous sprinkling of white sesame seeds. Of the hot breakfast options, the menu branches out of its Turkish roots with courses like migas — a rustic dish from the Spanish heartland, consisting of cubed French bread with chorizo, onions and tomatoes — and semolina pancakes with pumpkin jam. Sortun carries over the small plate concept of Oleana with the inclusion of the Mezze bar. These vegetarian small plates, ranging from whipped feta with peppers to a Moroccan carrot salad, can be purchased individually for three dollars or be combined into a platter of five for only nine dollars. Everything on the menu is under 10
dollars, even the meaty lunch options like the gyro or the moussaka. The menu might be inexpensive, but Sortun spares no expense when it comes to ingredients. The chicken soup, for instance, was made with chicken from the Misty Knoll Farm — the same poultry that the renowned Craigie On Main prides itself on roasting. It is no secret that Sortun has committed herself to locally farmed ingredients, partly due to the fact that she is married to Chris Kurth, the owner of Siena Farms near Boston. One of the few problems with Sofra is its limited seating. If you are seeking a quiet cafe to either read or work on an assignment, then this is not the place. The cramped quarters encourage to-go orders. While the food will undoubtedly taste the same, the hominess of the cafe experience is lost. In that sense, the bazaar description would be even more fitting. Sofra is open seven days a week for breakfast and lunch. For students tired of the frenetic atmosphere of Ball Square — or those merely bored of Carmichael’s overcooked eggs — Sofra is worth checking out. I can’t promise that the cumin-laced lamb will cure your hangover, but it sure is tasty.
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Each week, the staff at NESCAC Insider, the Tufts Daily’s NESCAC blog, will compile a roundup of the top news throughout Div. III’s top conference. For more up-to-the-minute analysis and comprehensive coverage of the NESCAC, visit blogs.tuftsdaily.com/ nescacinsider or follow on Twitter @ NESCACInsider. Men’s Basketball | First place on the line this weekend Hosting rights for the fast-approaching NESCAC tournament will be decided this weekend at LeFrak Gymnasium in a pivotal top-10 matchup between No. 2 Middlebury and host No. 6 Amherst on Saturday. Revenge will likely be on the Lord Jeffs’ mind, given that their bid for perfection last season was spoiled by the Panthers, who eliminated Amherst from the conference semifinals two weeks later to increase their win streak to four
against the NESCAC’s other national powerhouse. Senior Ryan Sharry, a preseason AllAmerican for Middlebury, leads the NESCAC’s top scoring offense with 20.4 points per game after missing the Panthers’ first five games of the season. Sophomore point guard Joey Kizel has come on strong recently as well, earning NESCAC Player of the Week honors, and currently ranks second on the team with 13.9 points per game. Amherst, fresh off a hard-fought 74-65 road win over Tufts, enters with a solid cast of role players, including senior Tyler Barrise (10.0 ppg), who recently became the Lord Jeffs’ all-time leading three-point shooter, and sophomore guard Aaron Toomey (16.5 ppg, 4.7 apg). Basketball | Regional rankings released The NCAA recently released its first regional rankings installment, which
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helps project which teams are slotted to earn at-large bids to the NCAA tournament. As expected, Amherst and Middlebury are ranked first and second in the men’s Northeast poll, respectively. Wesleyan and Tufts, currently battling for the third and fourth spots in the conference tournament, are at No. 9 and No. 10. Noticeably absent from the top-12 is the woefully underachieving Williams Ephs, who spent a good portion of the season in the national top-25, but have lost three of their past four. On the women’s side, defending national champion and national No. 1 Amherst has an unsurprising stranglehold on the top spot, while Tufts and Williams occupy fourth and fifth, respectively. Conn. College and Colby, ranked eighth and 10th, respectively, will have some work to do in the NESCAC tournament before they can consider the NCAA tournament a viable option.
Crime | Fifteen charged in Colby sexual misconduct investigation As reported by various media outlets, 15 students at Colby have been charged after a three-month-long sexual misconduct investigation, though none of the charges are criminal. Several students have reportedly been suspended, and two have voluntarily withdrawn from Colby. School officials have not released names due to privacy concerns in the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, but the Colby Echo, citing anonymous sources, reported on Feb. 8 that those charged were members of the Mules’ football team. Last December, head coach Ed Miesteri resigned from his position, though he declined to comment on whether his departure had any relation to the charges. —by Alex Prewitt
Jumbos hope to earn rematch with Amherst in NESCAC tournament WOMEN’S BASKETBALL continued from page 8
“We definitely want to go into the postseason with a win,” said freshman forward Hayley Kanner, who leads the NESCAC with 44 blocks. “It would be great to have the momentum continuing with us next week to have us feeling good as we head into the NESCAC tournament.” After failing to get much done on the offensive end against Amherst on Saturday, the Jumbos hope to get back to basics tonight: rebounding, pushing the ball up the floor and creating fast break opportunities. Throughout the season, this formula has been a recipe for success for the Jumbos, whose athletic guard play has led them to an 18-5 overall record. “I think our key to success this year has been the energy and effort we put into every game and practice,” Kanner said. “If we continue to get after it every day, push each other and play with a chip on our shoulder we will continue moving forward.” Tufts has played stifling defense all season long, and on nights when the shots weren’t falling, the Jumbos have won by staying true to their defensefirst mentality. They rank second in the NESCAC in points allowed, with opponents averaging just 45.8 points against them, whereas Hamilton allows an average of 52. “Strong defense brings energy and
intensity to the floor and fuels our offense as well,” sophomore guard Caitlin McClure said. “Our focus going forward is most importantly to stay strong defensively but also to finish plays. We have had some trouble scoring in the past few games, so we will be focusing on the details of our offenses to execute and put the ball in the basket,” McLure added. Eventually, the Jumbos would love to get another crack at a defending national champion Amherst squad that has yet to lose this season. “If we are given another shot at Amherst, I think it would be a completely different game,” Kanner said. “Unfortunately we came out flat and dug ourselves into a hole in the first half of that game, but once we calmed down I think we showed we can play with their team.” But the team knows that now is not the time for reflection. “This weekend’s game is especially important because we need the win to ensure a second-place seed in the NESCAC tournament,” McClure said. “It’s a great opportunity to be in control of our own destiny and feel good going forward.” After tonight’s game, the Jumbos will have eight days to prepare for their NESCAC quarterfinal matchup, which they will host at Cousens Gym. They will learn their opponent tomorrow, when pairings are announced.
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Irving’s playmaking, Rubio’s creativity fuel Rookie of the Year campaigns INSIDE NBA
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Rubio’s strength is in his ball-handling, which he uses to slip through tight spaces and open up the defense, and his court vision — “Ruby-vision,” as many analysts call it — and passing are very advanced for a rookie. Rubio also has incredible patience on the pick-and-roll, allowing plays to develop so he can hit the right man with the pass. His cross-court-overhead passes and behind-the-back passes are reminiscent of Magic Johnson’s, and his 8.8 assists per game put him at fourth best in the league. While he’s struggled shooting the ball since being inserted into the starting lineup, he has a propensity for knocking down open threes in clutch situations. Unlike the Cavs, the Timberwolves have been in rebuilding mode since the Kevin Garnett era, and the roster is littered with top-10 picks. Most of these draft picks haven’t panned out, but the T’wolves are hoping that Rubio and new head coach Rick Adelman can fix that. Adelman is known for getting the most out of every player in every rotation — in 2009, with the Rockets, he was able to push the eventualchampion Lakers to seven games in the conference semifinals without superstars Tracy McGrady and Yao Ming. Rubio is the perfect catalyst for Adelman’s system. He is willing and able
to get everyone involved in the offense, and he has the fortune of playing alongside another budding star, Kevin Love, whose game complements Rubio’s very well. Over time, these two may develop into a powerful point guard-power forward combo that can challenge Chris Paul and Blake Griffin. It’s tough to project a winner in the Rookie of the Year race, since both players stuff the stat sheets in many areas. Perhaps the best way to look at the two is in their career trajectories: Irving’s role early in his career mirrors the role Derrick Rose had to play as a rookie, and Rubio’s creativity and floor management is reminiscent of Jason Kidd’s. In the end, it will come down to which rookie can lead his team to the playoffs. Both teams are in a position to compete for playoff spots, but here, the edge goes to Irving. The Northwest division is stacked this year, and the Timberwolves may finish last in that division, even with a winning record. Traditionally, the last two playoff seeds in the Eastern Conference hover around — and sometimes below — .500, which takes the pressure off the Cavaliers to win consistently. Because the Cavs are in a better position to claim a playoff spot, the edge, at the moment, goes to Irving. But the season is far from over, and the Irving-Rubio battle is just now getting started.
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Kyrie Irving, the No. 1 overall draft pick last year, is rapidly emerging as one of the NBA’s best point guards, reminiscent of 2010-11 NBA most valuable player Derrick Rose.
Rebounding battle could decide tomorrow’s matchup with Continentals MEN’S BASKETBALL continued from page 8
scoring double-digit points at least once. They have four players in the NESCAC scoring top 30 compared to Hamilton’s two, with their top five players all averaging over 7.3 points per game. Hamilton’s third leading scorer is averaging 7.2 points. “We want to focus on defending this weekend first,” Long said. “Then we want to get back to what we do well on offense, running the floor and getting post touches for layups and kick-out threes.” On defense, Hamilton’s 6-foot-7 senior forward Patrick Sullivan will be the Jumbos’ primary concern, as his 16.9 points per game rank fourth in the league. Tufts, which remains last in the conference in points allowed, will have to lock down defensively inside to keep Sullivan at bay. “We know Hamilton has two guys in particular that could
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Senior tri-captain forward James Long, who has been stellar off the bench this season, will try to help the Jumbos win the rebounding battle when they take on Hamilton tonight.
hurt us,” Anderson said, referring to Sullivan and his perimeter counterpart Greg Newton. “It seems like these weaker teams are the teams that have been able to hurt us in the past. In the past few years we have played down to other teams’ caliber, and the game turns into a dogfight at the end. Having played with a few of the other guys on the Hamilton team in the past, I know they have the potential to score and score in large quantities if they get hot,” he added. One place Hamilton does not have the advantage is on the glass. Tufts — led by Orchowski, who averages 8.4 rebounds per game — is averaging over 40 boards per game on the season, topping the Continentals in both offensive and defensive rebounding. But with their backs against the wall, the Continentals can’t be taken lightly.
NESCAC STANDINGS Women's Basketball
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Amherst Middlebury Tufts Wesleyan Bates Bowdoin Williams Hamilton Trinity Colby Conn. Coll.
W 8 8 6 5 5 4 4 2 2 1 0
W 20 21 16 17 11 16 16 13 10 6 7
L 2 1 6 5 10 6 6 9 12 15 15
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Amherst Tufts Bowdoin Colby Conn. Coll. Wesleyan Williams Trinity Bates Hamilton Middlebury
W 8 7 5 5 5 5 5 2 2 1 0
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L 0 2 3 3 3 3 3 6 7 7 8
W 22 18 16 16 16 13 18 8 9 8 7
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L 0 5 6 5 4 6 4 11 13 13 15
Amherst Bowdoin Middlebury Tufts Williams Wesleyan Trinity Conn. Coll. Hamilton Colby
W 13 8 8 8 7 6 5 3 3 2
L 1 3 5 5 5 7 7 9 9 12
OVERALL
T 0 3 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 0
W 16 11 9 11 10 11 8 5 7 5
L 3 5 8 7 5 8 9 12 10 14
T 1 3 3 2 5 1 2 3 3 0
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Jumbos look to lock up No. 2 seed at Hamilton tonight by
Zachey Kliger
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Coming off a 48-31 loss against No. 1 Amherst last Saturday, the women’s basketball team would like nothing more than to get back on the court and reaffirm its elite status in the NESCAC. After a five-day hiatus, the Jumbos will get their chance tonight when they travel to Hamilton College to finish up their regular season against the 8-13 Continentals. With a win, they would secure the No. 2 seed in the NESCAC tournament.
The matchup is the first between Tufts and Hamilton this year, but all signs suggest the Jumbos will have the upper hand. Hamilton enters the game with a 1-7 mark in conference play. The Jumbos, meanwhile, boast a 7-2 record against NESCAC opponents, with one of those losses coming against Amherst and the other in a buzzer-beater against Bowdoin on Jan. 13. Tufts also has a size advantage over its Hamilton counterparts at nearly every position. see WOMEN’S BASKETBALL, page 6
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Freshman forward Hayley Kanner, who leads the NESCAC with 44 blocks, will be a force to be reckoned with in the paint when Tufts heads to Hamilton tonight.
Men’s Basketball
Tufts takes on Hamilton for first time in 12 years
Jumbos assured of home NESCAC quarterfinal by
Claire Kemp
Daily Editorial Board
Next weekend, the men’s basketball team will be doing something it has not done in a long time. Six years to be exact. On Feb. 18, the Jumbos will host the NESCAC quarterfinals in Cousens Gymnasium for the first time since 2006. But the question of whether they will have the No. 3 or the No. 4 seed remains unanswered. Tonight, the Jumbos — who currently sit at 6-3 inconference and third in the NESCAC — will take a long trip to Hamilton in search of the best insurance policy against falling down the rankings ladder: a win. Still, the Jumbos don’t have full control over their fate. Wesleyan, which is the current NESCAC fourth seed and beat Tufts with a buzzerbeater on Jan. 20, still has two conference games left against Bowdoin and Colby. A weekend sweep would give them the head-to-head advantage and bump the Jumbos out of third, regardless of the Jumbos’ showing against the Continentals. Ultimately, the Cardinals control their destiny, but Tufts is aware that late-season momentum can sometimes be more important than seeding. “In our mind, we’re going into Hamilton with the mindset that if we lose this game, we never know what could happen,” junior tri-captain forward Scott Anderson said. “We set a goal at the beginning of the season to make the NCAA tournament. If we want to give ourselves any kind of shot at doing that, we will have to not only win these two games, but make a big impact in the NESCAC tournament as well.” One boost to the team’s momentum came on Wednesday, when the NCAA gave Tufts the No. 10 ranking in the Northeast — another recognition none
of the current players has ever enjoyed. The acknowledgement came as welcome news after an emotionally draining trio of games last week, when the Jumbos won a mid-week overtime nonconference thriller on Tuesday, pulled out a buzzer-beating win on Friday and finally fell to national No. 6 Amherst on Saturday in front of Cousens Gym’s loudest crowd this season. The Jumbos have two regular season contests remaining: tonight at Hamilton and Monday against Clark. For now, though, they only have one thing in mind. “We definitely want to build some momentum headed into NESCACs, but we aren’t worried about Clark yet,” senior tri-captain forward James Long said. “For us, the momentum starts [tonight] at Hamilton.” Although the Continentals have struggled this season, beating them may be easier said than done. Hamilton is an unknown team to the Jumbos, and the two teams haven’t met since 2000, when the Continentals beat the Jumbos 95-91 in double overtime. This season, Hamilton, a new entrant into the NESCAC in certain sports, is tied with Trinity for the eighth and final conference tournament spot with a 2-6 conference record. The Bantams have the head-to-head advantage over the Continentals, but they still have tough games remaining against national No. 2 Middlebury and Williams. If the Continentals take at least one of their weekend matchups against Tufts and Bates on Sunday, they could potentially clinch the last playoff spot in their debut season in the league. In other words, they will likely be playing their hearts out tonight. Still, if the Jumbos play up to their standards, they should come out on top. For one, they are a deeper team, with 10 different players on the roster see MEN’S BASKETBALL, page 7
Inside the NBA
Runaway rookies excelling in first professional seasons Kyrie Irving, Ricky Rubio emerge as two of the NBA’s most promising point guards by
Cameron Yu
Contributing Writer
Due to the lockout-shortened NBA season, the overall competition of the league has been in a frenzy, and — save for the Bulls and the Thunder — no team in either conference has emerged as a dominant force. The Rookie of the Year race, however, has two runaway frontrunners: Kyrie Irving of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Ricky Rubio of the Minnesota Timberwolves. The rest of the league’s firstyear players? Not even close. Both young point guards have been putting up stunning offensive numbers, even after a shortened preseason. Though the two play the same position in a league that is starting to put more value on point guards (just ask the PG-deprived Knicks and Lakers), their offensive styles of play couldn’t be more different, which is why it’s difficult to pick one for the Rookie of the Year award. Both players’ offensive strengths lie in their dribble-drive penetration, but
that’s where the similarities end. Here’s how they stack up: Irving has amazing footwork and body control once he gets in the lane, where guards tend to panic among taller players. He uses the stutter step to effectively throw off his defenders, which creates space for an easy shot or drive to the hoop. Once he gets there, he is incredibly adept at finishing at the rim despite his lessthan-stellar athleticism, and his reverse layup is a deadly weapon. Irving also has a high basketball IQ, which results in a high shooting percentage and an ability to create easy assists. The first-year Duke product is nearing 50 percent shooting, 40 percent on three pointers and 90 percent from the free throw line, impressive figures for a player with any level of experience. Irving is most effective shooting threes in transition or when defenders back off him, anticipating the drive. His 18.0 points per game currently place him 6th among the league’s point guards. While the Cavaliers are clear-
ly in rebuilding mode, Irving is becoming the centerpiece of their new-look lineup. Irving is flanked by a young core of unwanted first-round draft picks, as well as some holdovers from the LeBron James Era. Antawn Jamison and Anderson Varejao are playing much better with Irving in the lineup, and they are also taking some of the scoring load off of the young point guard — an important factor because head coach Byron Scott is asking a lot of Irving on the offensive end. Scott can help Irving become a star. He has been a coach in the league since 1998 and has an impressive basketball resume — he won three championships with the Lakers as a player, coached the Nets to two straight finals appearances and mentored Chris Paul early in his career. Scott knows how to develop point guards, and this should benefit Irving. In contrast to Irving’s scorefirst nature, Rubio is a throwback offensive point guard with a pass-first mentality. see INSIDE NBA, page 7
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Timberwolves point guard Ricky Rubio is averaging 10.9 points per game.