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Lungo-Koehn ousts incumbent Burke, two new City Councilors elected by Austin Clementi

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Longtime Medford City Councilor Breanna Lungo-Koehn won a close victory in Meford’s mayoral election yesterday, edging out incumbent Mayor Stephanie Burke by just 652 votes. Burke, who has been mayor since 2015, garnered 47.43% of the vote; Lungo-Koehn earned 52.37%. Lungo-Koehn, a local lawyer, has been on the Medford City Council since 2001. Her campaign has been marked with calls for transparency and critique of Burke’s style of leadership, particularly regarding a lack of transparency. She welcomed her victory as an indication that Medford’s attitudes toward its government are shifting.

“The results of today’s election confirmed what we’ve heard throughout the year: that Medford is a fantastic place, but we need a change in direction from the mayor’s office,” Lungo-Koehn said. In an acceptance speech following her victory, Lungo-Koehn called for unity between her voters and Burke’s. “To Mayor Burke and her supporters, thank you for a positive conversation about the future of Medford,” she said. “I want you to know that I am committed to earning your trust as mayor.” Lungo-Koehn said she would outline a transition plan for her administration in the next few weeks. She said this committee would be composed of three subcommittees: schools, parking and city services, and planning and devel-

opment. She invited Burke’s supporters to join and provide input into these committees. Neither Lungo-Koehn nor Burke could not be reached for official comment by press time. All five incumbent candidates for City Council won top victories, garnering a total of 43.86% of the total votes and leaving two open. Nicole Morell, who currently works at MIT’s Office of Sustainability, was one of the non-incumbents who won with 7.5% of the total vote. Zac Bears, whose campaign focused largely on keeping Medford affordable by placing restrictions on developers, won with 8.08% of the total vote. Neither Bears nor Morell could be reached by press time.

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Resources, and Education (CARE), hosted “Take Back the Night” yesterday, a community walk and speak out, in hopes of showing support for those impacted by sexual violence. The event was organized both to show support for survivors and to raise awareness in the Tufts community about the many types of resources available to stuFor breaking news, our content archive and exclusive content, visit tuftsdaily.com @tuftsdaily

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dents on campus. Although the event was centered around themes of sexual assault, all speakers made sure to omit any specific descriptions of sexual violence in order to foster a comfortable and safe environment. Hundreds of students met on the residential quad in front of Houston Hall at 8 see SURVIVORS, page 2

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Students gather to show their support for survivors of sexual assault during ‘Take Back the Night,’ an event organized by ASAP on Tisch roof on Nov. 5. Contributing Writer

Curtatone cruises to 9th term as mayor

Incumbents did well in yesterday’s municipal elections in Somerville, with voters returning Joe Curtatone to the mayor’s office for the ninth time since 2004 over his challenger, Marianne Walles, a social worker and union organizer backed by Our Revolution Somerville. Voters also reelected all four incumbent at-large city councilors by healthy margins in a hotly contested eight-candidate race. When the preliminary results came out around 9 p.m. last night, they were met by raucous applause and cheers at Curtatone’s election night party in Olde Magoun’s Saloon. Curtatone received 8,052 votes, or 59.78% of the vote, to Walles’ 5348 votes, or 39.74%, with 0.48% write-ins, according to the preliminary results. “We’ve had a good debate, but the results have spoken loud and clear,” Curtatone told his supporters shortly after the results were announced. “Thank you for putting our record on the line and showing that we have the greatest city in the world.” The mayor told the Daily that this victory was the “sweetest” of his career because it reflected Somerville voters’ commitment to progressive values despite increasing division on the national stage. Curtatone said he took the election campaign as an opportunity to listen to the concerns of Somerville residents, who he says are happy with the direction of the city but want to see more done to accomplish progressive policies on everything from immigration and affordable housing. “I’ve been reminded about that constantly in the 4,500 doorbells I rang throughout the summer and fall months, you believe me I’m listening,” Curtatone said. “We can’t just strive to do more. We need to take the opportunity to lead; lead not just here locally but in the region and in the Commonwealth.” Curtatone’s message seemed to be resonating with voters yesterday afternoon. Susan Foley, a long-term Somerville resident, said she was pleased with the city’s direction and that she voted for incumbents. “This community has really grown in the time I’ve been here, and I appreciate the decision-making,” she said after casting

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continued from page 1 her vote at the West Somerville Community School yesterday afternoon. Walles, Curtatone’s opponent, called Curtatone shortly after the results were announced to concede and congratulate him. In a tweet, Walles thanked her supporters and indicated she would keep working on community issues in Somerville. “Let’s continue to fight for working families in every corner of this great city,” she wrote. Walles posted a better score against Curtatone than any of his challengers have in the last decade and improved on her September preliminary election performance. Voters also demonstrated their confidence in Somerville’s political status quo in yesterday’s key race for four at-large city council seats. Councilors Stephanie Hirsch, Will Mbah, Mary Jo Rossetti and Bill White all retained their seats on the Somerville City Council. The two councilors made impressive showings in their second election. Hirsh, elected in 2017, came first in the eightway race, netting 18.55% of the vote, fol-

lowed closely by Will Mbah, who was also elected for the first time two years ago, with 18.42%. Mary Jo Rossetti and Bill White, two fixtures of Somerville politics, came third and fourth with 18.28% and 17.18% respectively. Kristen Strezo, co-chair of the Somerville Commission for Women, pulled 10.46% of the vote, while Jack Connolly, who served on the council for more than 30 years before losing his seat narrowly in 2017, came in sixth with 9.51% of the vote. Joann Bocca-Rivieccio and Kevin Jura rounded out the results with 4.5% and 2.61% of the vote. Somerville voters were able to vote for four candidates, so the percent of total votes does not tell the whole story. For instance, 62.29% of voters cast one of their votes for Hirsch, the top vote-getter. All seven ward councilors were reelected unopposed. White, a local attorney who has served on the City Council since 1998, said the result was proof that voters are pleased with the performance of the incumbents.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen so close a grouping of all the city councilors at-large,” he told the Daily last night. He attributed his success to the getout-the-vote efforts by both the mayor’s campaign and Our Revolution Somerville, which had endorsed and campaigned for all four incumbents. Turnout, however, did decline slightly to 25.33% of registered voters from 31.66% in the last municipal elections. Mbah was jubilant upon finding out he had been reelected. He said that it was the result of the months he spent campaigning across Somerville and building the trust of voters. “Coming all the way from Cameroon, and being here for just a short space of time, then you have the community put you in leadership with the understanding that I wasn’t born and raised here. They were like ‘Yes, this is who we want to lead us,’” Mbah, who immigrated to Somerville a decade ago, said. “It’s incredibly humbling.” Mbah attributed his success to his focus on equity and environmental justice. Despite his excitement, Mbah was already focused on a Legislative Matters Committee meeting tomorrow on a wage theft ordinance.

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continued from page 1 p.m. Green glow sticks and candles were passed through the crowd in excitement as more peers joined in support. “I think this is a really important cause, and it’s something that can be overlooked in our daily lives. Many people aren’t aware of how sexual assault exists on our campus, and some may not know that even their friends can be survivors. So, I think this is a great way to show support [for those affected],” Amelia Miller, a first-year who attended the event, said. The bustling crowd made its way across the academic quad to the rooftop of the Tisch Library. Students were encouraged to stand wherever they felt comfortable and to pass around more and more candles. At the back of the rooftop, there was a water cooler available to anyone who needed to take a moment to step out of the crowd. Members of ASAP and Green Dot opened the event by sharing the event’s goal and the organizations’ overall mission on campus to support survivors of all experiences and identities. “Take Back the Night started as a women’s protest in the 1970s [led by] cisgender, white women. Tonight, we

are reimagining this event to … provide a space for people of color, gender minorities, queer folks and sex workers who are disproportionately affected by sexual violence,” one of the members of ASAP said. Small sheets of paper titled “Take Back the Night Community Call to Action” were passed around to everyone, containing information on Tufts affiliated and non-Tufts affiliated resources for sexual assault, on and off campus. By the water cooler at the back of the crowd, there was also a table covered in pens, pins with phrases like “Consent is Mandatory” printed on them, more candles, glow sticks and additional information. There was a pile of fliers containing in-depth descriptions of time-sensitive steps to take as a survivor such as going to the hospital and undergoing the evidence collection process. There was another pile of instructions for first responders on how to provide a safe space for survivors. The members of ASAP also informed students about their upcoming event next Wednesday, which will be an open workshop on consent, supporting survivors and bystander intervention. The first speaker of the night was Rabbi Jordan Braunig, who was introduced as

one of the many confidential resources that Tufts students can reach out to. He emphasized the prevalence of sexual violence, assault and harassment on campus and the importance of cultivating a community that demands accountability and action. “Real justice is about seeking repair, not revenge. When the survivor’s needs and experiences are centered, when we stop thinking about retribution and punishment … then and only then can we really talk about justice being restored. May this night be only the beginning,” Braunig said. Following the first speaker, Essence, Tufts’ all-female acapella group specialized in the African diaspora, performed two songs. Next, Kyla Martin, a resource and prevention specialist with CARE, read the poem “Wild Geese” by Mary Oliver. “Whereas activists, survivors and allies in the past have attended Take Back the Night as a means of protest, ASAP, Green Dot and the Tufts community at large are transforming this event to focus on community care, healing, accountability and restorative justice,” Martin said in her remarks after the reading. “It’s not a one time show. It is a call to action.”

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Local residents bring new perspectives to WMFO by Noah Richter

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Since its inception, WMFO has featured a number of community member-hosted radio programs run by residents from all across New England. The station hosts shows like “On the Town with Mikey Dee,” this year’s nominee for the Boston Music Awards’ Radio Show of the Year, and “Something About The Women,” one of the longest running women’s radio shows in the country. These are just a few of the numerous community-run programs nestled into Tufts Freeform Radio’s weekly lineup. The shows comprise a variety of decadesold radio programs that showcase nearby musicians, niche music genres and forgotten artists. Many of them have been on the air longer than WMFO’s student-run executive board has been alive, and several are grandfathered into three hourlong programs that are no longer offered. Senior Rose Smith, general manager of WMFO, highlighted the draw to Tufts’ radio station, which she said welcomes the interests of local residents looking to share a wide array of music and thoughts with listeners. “One of the things that we pride ourselves on is being freeform radio. As long as you’re within FCC [Federal Communications Commission] guidelines, you get to do whatever you want,” Smith said. She emphasized that WMFO has had a longstanding commitment to and embrace of the nearby community. “A lot of other student stations tend to close themselves off from the community, whereas we actually have them involved,” Smith said. Belinda Rawlins, one of the station’s community member hosts, worked in community and public media for over 30 years before coming to WMFO. Her show, “Bubbles in the Think Tank,” has aired from radio stations in Cincinnati, Ohio; Albuquerque, N.M.; Mendocino, Calif.; and, since 2008, WMFO. Rawlins said she initially considered her time at WMFO to be a temporary stint, but instead she decided to continue the show once she moved to Boston. “I thought, well, maybe I’ll just go ahead and do the show for a while until I get my legs under me because I had just moved to town. And here I am, 10 years later,” Rawlins said. “Bubbles in the Think Tank,” which she described as a “silly little radio show,” is more of a standing date between her and her audience than anything else. Many have followed her show since she started in 1986 and remain avid listeners to date. “We have an extremely active and long-time following … I still have people who listen now who predate me on that radio show,” Rawlins said. “During the show, the listeners are talking about the records, and they’re very active with one another. It’s really great.” Her Saturday night time slot, from 11:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m, suits the program she has hosted for decades well. “I do a lot of cocktail comedy from the 1950s and ’60s, a lot of adult party records that aren’t far out these days but at the time were quite saucy. It’s nice to be on at a time slot where I can play that kind of stuff,” Rawlins said. Other locally hosted shows have resided at WMFO for decades. “Something

About the Women,” a weekly radio program that features music by women artists, began in 1973. It is the longest running show on WMFO. Kirsten Chervinsky, who joined “Something About the Women” in 2016 as one of four rotating hosts, said she listened to the show for years and begged them to let her go on air when they announced they were searching for another host. Now in her third year at the station, Chervinsky explained how each host showcases their distinct style during the weekly program. “The first set is really anything goes, people that I love or love to play. They tend to be musicians that are [from] more independent labels,” Chervinsky said. She added that she reserves time to specifically showcase upcoming local musical talent. “I have at least two sets of music by women who are going to be performing locally, so that somebody might like what they hear and go out and hear the live performance. We have some [local venues] that are particularly good at supporting women in music, so I tend to go to their websites and see what’s coming up,” she said. “On the Town with Mikey Dee,” another longtime program on WMFO, has showcased live artists in the New England area since 1989. Joel Simches, the show’s producer and one of the hosts, said “On the Town” has dedicated itself to highlighting local bands since its namesake first began hosting the show. “Mikey Dee, who the show is named after, was a champion of local bands. Everybody wanted to play on the show, and everybody wanted to be on his show … Mikey was one of those people that gave a lot of musicians that voice to be heard,” Simches said. Dee passed away in 2003, but the show has continued to host live musicians with the same spirit since it first aired. It is now hosted by a number of rotating hosts, all dedicated to continuing the local focus and the program’s live performances. Simches said that while the nature of music sharing and exposure has changed since the show began, “On the Town” still provides a platform for new and upcoming artists, like it did when Dee hosted. “I think it’s very important that shows like ours continue to light the way to all the different kinds of music and art available in this city,” Simches said. “To be able to curate your own music and your own ideas of expression, and see how they combine with the resources of the station, and the resources of the people that come through your door with music — there’s nothing that can compare to that,” he continued. Despite their long standing presence, not all community members involved with WMFO are long-time hosts. Patrick Clerkin, host of “Man V Mob Radio,” started hosting his program on WMFO this summer. Clerkin started the show after quitting his mechanical engineering job earlier this year, instead opting to pursue what he called a more fulfilling career. He began hosting his call-in, open discussion-style podcast during an open slot on Saturday mornings at 3:00 a.m. — “the doldrums of the morning,” he called it. “My idea originally was — 3:00 or 4:00 in the morning — you might get some

really fascinating stories,” Clerkin said. “Then I was thinking, nobody’s awake, anybody who is is trashed … and nobody knows that my program exists.” His program has moved to Monday evenings at 7:00 p.m. this fall, where he features a guest and takes call-ins from listeners hoping to discuss nearly any topic they can imagine. The freeform style of his show, which Clerkin described as an “open-source podcast,” is intended to entertain people and challenge their worldview. “When I tell people I want to have a radio program, they say ‘OK, well what’re you gonna talk about?’ and I go, ‘well, anything’ and people go, ‘well, that means nothing then.’ No, it doesn’t mean nothing. It means I’m open to talking about all sorts of things,” Clerkin said. The loose structure of his show, he said, allows him to delve into a variety of topics and inspire interesting conversations with his listeners. “Audiences are looking for authenticity, sincerity, what’s genuine. You give people an invitation to be a part of something like this, and they light up … Just giving people an opportunity to share their ideas when it comes to the guests and calls-ins or to participate in the ideas,” Clerkin said. Amid a constant rotation of student-run shows and changing executive boards, the locally hosted programs provide continuity, stability and consistency for WMFO. Smith emphasized the integral role that community member hosts have played for decades at WMFO. “Even though they can’t necessarily vote [on decisions], they still, at least with policy, [are] really important parts of how we make decisions,” Smith said. She emphasized their accumulated knowledge and experience at the station, crediting the hosts for their contributions and meaningful roles throughout the years. “Students come and go, interest waxes and wanes each year … but they provide a lot of programming and cultural significance,” Smith said. Many of the hosts, including Simches, echoed Smith’s sentiments and highlighted their commitment to WMFO over the decades. “It’s a student-run organization, at the end of the day it’s their place. We’re there … to advise, to help them, to keep the station going when school is not in session — there are community members that have been there for decades. And we’re there to mentor people,” Simches said. Rawlins, who described her official title at WMFO as the “old woman who tells people to do their FCC paperwork,” agreed. She said the hosts’ knowledge of the ins-and-outs of broadcast radio and regulations has helped WMFO run more smoothly. “I try to be the sanity check. To make sure the public file is always there, the paperwork gets done, we’re not breaking any rules. All of that good stuff,” Rawlins said. Rawlins said she owes her continued presence at WMFO in part to her love for community radio. “I have a true romance with radio. It’s a real thing,” Smith said. “We just want to help them do the best they can do, and learn a lot, and learn to love radio, and to be able to make sure it stays around,” Rawlins said.

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ometimes this column is just a local townie going on a curmudgeonly rant, and that is totally going to be the case this week. Just make sure you remember the following column is my mostly sarcastic way of getting some catharsis from frustrating situations. In this case, it’s not you, it’s not me, it’s the fact that this city was built almost 200 years ago. When they started digging out the horse trenches that would become the roads of this town, city planning wasn’t really a thing. Basically, they just looked over yonder and declared that “there” might be a good place to go and then set out in a straight shot. This mentality, plus time and people, resulted in the convoluted mess of roads, paths and intersections that connect Somerville today. Let’s start with the roads. Having a street that is actually 1.5 lanes but still has cars going in both directions is a Boston speciality. Driving down them is a game of low-stakes chicken with the opposing traffic to see who will pull into a driveway first. If you are lucky, there are some parking spots you can swoop into, but come on, that is rarely the case. Next, we have the walking paths. The community path is a wonder of city planning, and I have absolutely no complaints about it, so it gets a bigtime pass from my derision. Instead, let’s talk about every other sidewalk in this city. Some are totally legit and support the free passage of people walking in both directions. But, you don’t have to go far to get to that one bottleneck where someone thought a tree would be a good addition and went ahead and took approximately 60% of the cement off the sidewalk to plant it. This also sets up a nice game of “who gets to go” when it’s raining and that tree has just made a big puddle of mud. Lastly, we have the places where it all comes together: intersections. It almost seems like every intersection in Somerville has some sort of catch, whether it’s a no turn on red, a crosswalk button that is just for show or a stop sign that is falsely interpreted as a soft yield. Take for example where Highland Avenue meets Davis Square. Here you have the ultimate combination of confusing pedestrian, bicycle and car interactions that you could ask for. Basically, a one way road with a bike lane hits the Square and splits into four options. Normally, you get a green, then a red and a crossing signal. But wait, the red light is on, there is a right turn green arrow, but there are no cars in that lane. Looks safe to cross, right? One pedestrian tries to catch the opportunity even through the walk sign isn’t on. Then folks around them have no idea what’s going on, so they go too, and all of a sudden everything turns green again as we have a honking mess. I am currently pitching a no-hitter on not seeing this happen. Nate Rubright is a member of the Somerville community. Nate can be reached at nathan.rubright@gmail.com.

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Mason Goldberg What’s the Mood?

November

Invigorating juxtaposition of musical styles dominates Either/Orchestra performance

ovember is easily in my top three favorite months. Not that I’ve ranked them. Maybe I just really love Thanksgiving, or more specifically, Thanksgiving food. Maybe it’s the feeling of being in the home-stretch of the semester and getting increasingly closer to winter break. Maybe I’m just making this all up for the sake of this column. Regardless, here’s my playlist of funky fresh November tunes: “Beechwood Park” by The Zombies “Time of the Season” by The Zombies “The Start of Something” by Voxtrot “Rise Up In The Dirt” by Voxtrot “How Soon Is Now?” by the Smiths “Pulaski” by Andrew Bird “WHALE” by Yellow Ostrich “No. 28” by Methyl Ethel “Blood Under My Belt” by The Drums “If You’re Feeling Sinister” by Belle and Sebastian “Shuggie” by Foxygen “Aphasia” by Pinegrove I’ve been excited to write this column for quite some time now because some of my alltime favorites are in it. Let’s start off with the first two songs, both by the Zombies. They’re both on “Odessey and Oracle” (1968), which is unequivocally my favorite album. “Odessey and Oracle” is hallmark baroque pop, a genre that emerged in the mid-60s. It’s a mix of popular rock music and classical elements, which is why the album features a lot of organ and contrapuntal melodies. In addition to the upbeat, psychedelic and autumnal vibes throughout the album, there’s also a darker side to the album, apparent in songs like “Butcher’s Tale” (about World War I) and “A Rose For Emily” (inspired by a Faulkner short story about the death of a lonely woman), similar to The Turtles, who I talked about in the October column. If we look at this from an analytical standpoint, we can see that the melancholy of “Odessey and Oracle” directly connects to how sad I am that it’s now getting dark at 4:30 thanks to daylight savings. Also, in case you were interested, the artist who drew the album cover misspelled “Odyssey,” and the band just went with his misspelling, which is why the album is titled “Odessey and Oracle.” In addition to my favorite album, one of my favorite bands is featured on this playlist as well, Voxtrot. I’m going to be quite honest and admit that they fall squarely into a genre of music that can only be described as “angsty alternative white boys with guitars.” And while you might be thinking, “Isn’t that literally half of all modern music?” the genre I’m talking about has a pretty specific sound. I’m talking about bands like The Strokes, Weezer and of course, the Smiths. Voxtrot is just a lesser-known extension of that same brand of music, which all sound somewhat the same. That being said, the reason Voxtrot is one of my favorite bands is because of their ability to execute on that trite genre. Their songs are incredibly catchy and sometimes surprising, and they are great examples of the merits of the “angsty alternative white boys with guitars” genre. If you can get past the inevitable feeling of being a 21st-century version of a tragic John Hughes character when listening to them, Voxtrot is a super fun band to jam out to. See y’all next week. You can listen to the playlist here: https:// spoti.fi/2NDf7yc. Mason Goldberg is a first-year who has not yet declared a major. Mason can be reached at mason.goldberg@tufts.edu.

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The Either/Orchestra, one of New England’s premier jazz ensembles, performs in Distler Performance Hall on Nov. 1. by Megan Szostak Assistant Arts Editor

The Either/Orchestra, directed and founded by saxophonist Russ Gershon, performed Friday alongside vocalist Teshome Mitiku in Distler Performance Hall at the Perry and Marty Granoff Music Center. This concert was an excellent testimony to the value of multiculturalism in music; in the wake of globalization movements of the 20th century, musical purism and musical multiculturalism have been topics of debate. Musical purists generally take stances against the blending of musical styles and prefer to keep musical genres segregated. Those in favor of multiculturalism in music are more likely to support the fusion of styles. The Either/ Orchestra performs music drawn from several different traditions; in this particular performance, elements of jazz, American pop and traditional Ethiopian music were blended to create a completely new sound. Originally from Ethiopia, Mitiku is no stranger to the effects of globalization on music. He held a prominent role in a wave of American-influenced bands in Ethiopia during the 1960s, and he sung with the Haile Selassie Theater Orchestra, an ensemble similar to an American “big band.” In his performance with the Either/Orchestra, Mitiku sang arrangements of traditional Ethiopian songs as well as some newer works, two of which were his own compositions. All but one of the songs performed were in Amharic, the official language of Ethiopia. Some features of

the vocals were unlike anything heard in standard and tonal Western music, including microtones and melismatic passages, all of which were executed by Mitiku with precision and expertise. Alongside these traditional elements, Miktiku’s vocals featured many distinguishing characteristics of jazz and American pop music. Jazz chord progressions and pentatonic modes often supported the traditional vocals in a harmonious juxtaposition that served as auditory advocacy for globalization in music. The fusion of jazz, popular music and traditional Ethiopian music contributed to a unique timbre, or sonic texture, of this performance. The layering of instruments traditionally found in jazz orchestras — namely the trumpet, trombone, saxophone, piano, double bass and drum set — with the conga drums and vocalist singing in an Ethiopian style, produced a sound unlike that of any mainstream musical ensemble. Despite this iniquitous melange of instruments, the careful arrangements, many of which were done by Gershon, highlighted the versatility of the musicians’ ability to blend these diverse sounds. Gershon’s arrangements of the Ethiopian works certainly retained traditional melodic features but also remained loyal to many of the counter-melodic and harmonic elements of traditional song. The works performed were incredibly reactionary; instead of strict metrical constraints, the musicians often played off each other. The synchronization between the two per-

cussionists, Brooke Sofferman (drums) and Vicente Lebron (congas), accentuated their ability to blend incredibly different-sounding instruments as well as their ability to weave together rhythms into a complex structure that acted as a foundation for the entire ensemble. In addition to the rich auditory dimension of the performance, the visual aspect of the concert was important to the experience of audience members. The natural ebb and flow of the ensemble’s movements as well as the visual connections they formed with one another while on stage highlighted the complexity of the orchestrations and the performers’ passion for this music. Improvised solo interludes were featured in many of the works, each of which showcased a different member of the ensemble. It was in these improvised sections that the musicians were able to, quite literally, play to their strengths. Audience members were encouraged to clap or sing along in several pieces, enhancing the listening experience. Thanks to Gershon’s arrangements and the willingness of the Either/ Orchestra to tackle a somewhat unorthodox and fabricated genre of music, the ensemble succeeded in achieving a depth and coherence of sound that can only be created when each musician realizes the ensemble’s interdependence. Each instrument held a role in the arrangements, and the interconnectedness of them all proved that instruments that are not traditionally in an ensemble together can, when thoughtfully organized, support the others in forming a profound sound.

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Thursday, November 7, 2019 4:00pm lecture | 5:00pm reception 574 Boston Avenue, Room 401 Hosted by the Tufts University Department of Physics & Astronomy and Professor Peggy Cebe Collaborative Learning and Innovation Complex (CLIC) Medford, MA

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You are not alone on Tufts Secrets Content warning: This article discusses sexual assault and mental health.

ecently, Tufts Secrets has taken a dark turn. Looking through the thousands of Facebook posts on the crowdsourced anonymous page, you’ll notice there are uplifting and hopeful secrets, ones that are quite silly, and unfortunately, a lot that are very upsetting. In the last week there has been a noticeable uptick in mental health related secrets, and 10 of the 23 secrets tagged with a content warning were posted in the last two weeks. It makes my heart hurt to read through the posts and to know that people are experiencing intense, personal struggles and feel like they don’t have any other outlets besides an anonymous Facebook page. Let’s be real about the fact that no one is getting help directly from Tufts Secrets. In recent weeks, the page has generated a snowball effect where people are sharing their darkest struggles with no guaranteed path to resources, unless someone happens to offer direction in the comments. It’s a fair argument to say that the experience of sharing anonymously is cathartic, but what the majority of people really need is a way to find help or closure, and this process is different for everyone. A one-size-fits-all resource objectively will not be found in the comments of a Facebook post. Posting anonymously can trivialize the struggles and experiences of students who are hurting because Tufts Secrets itself was originally a platform meant for mindless scrolling entertainment as a form of procrastination. Further, this type of sharing perpetuates the stigma of coming forward about sexual assault and keeps perpetrators hidden. Talking about mental health and sexual assault anonymously online is neither the only nor the best option for getting help. In this column, I’m not trying to normalize the idea of saying “just go get help,” because unfortunately not everyone has a strong support system or easy access to resources. However, there are multiple resources on campus that people can take advantage of. A survey from the American Psychological Association notes that over 40% of college students experience some kind of mental health issue; anxiety and depression being the most common. One in four students at Tufts has been to Counseling and Mental Health Services. While it’s not the best place to find a long-term mental health professional due to being understaffed and having so many patients, they are able to refer you to counselors in the area that you can cultivate relationships with, in addition to having a counselor on-call. If you prefer to talk to someone anonymously, Ears for Peers is a hotline that can be called from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Peers is trained to offer support or to just be a sounding board. The Center for Awareness, Resource and Education and the Office of Equal Opportunity are also resources you can reach out to in the case of sexual misconduct. I strongly urge all of my peers that are hurting to take advantage of resources and to talk to your friends. It may be difficult to reach out, but know that you are not alone and our community is here to support you.

Opinion

Wednesday, November 6, 2019

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If Tufts is committed to SMFA, shuttle service must meet needs of dual-degree students Last year, Tufts added three new shuttles to expand the transportation offerings between the Medford/Somerville and School of the Museum of Fine Arts (SMFA) campuses. Despite this being a good step to increase the integration of our campuses, there is still much potential for improvement. Currently, shuttles run from morning to night on Mondays through Fridays; however, weekend service is very limited. In fact, the shuttle only completes two round trips on Saturdays, and no shuttles operate on Sundays. Specifically, on Saturdays the shuttle departs from the Medford campus at 8:15 and 11:00 a.m., and it leaves the SMFA at 9 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. This lack of service is a disservice to the dual-degree students who must work in the studio on weekends. In order to address the needs of dual-degree students, Tufts must increase shuttle services on Saturdays and implement a Sunday shuttle system. Dual-degree students travel to the SMFA campus for a host of reasons. Firstyear dual-degree student Maggie Brosnan told the Daily that “Medford just doesn’t have the materials, supplies and accommodations you need to do oil painting and ceramics.” Brosnan said that with the pressures of the dual-degree schedule, students must use the weekends to complete large sections of studio work. Specifically, Brosnan said that if she were to do her SMFA homework during the week instead of the weekend, she would have to stay at the SMFA campus late into the night, doing studio work after classes end at 5 p.m. “I would have to go [to the

SMFA] at 9 a.m. and get back at [midnight],” she said. Additionally, many dual-degree students, such as sophomores Laura Felice and Myrth Tan, enroll in Monday classes at the SMFA, so they must complete work at the SMFA over the weekend. “We’re are always in the studio over the weekend because we have stuff to do in the studio for our next class that we just can’t do [in Medford],” Tan said. “Just this last Saturday, we had a [required] makeup class.” A trip to the SMFA was truly unavoidable. Because dual-degree students have to commute to the SMFA during the weekend, the shuttle service’s limited weekend schedule can cause problems. The class Tan mentioned? It runs from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. “We had to take the T there and back,” Tan told the Daily. “If you are going [to the SMFA] for extra studio time, you are not there for a short amount of time,” Felice told the Daily, and therefore students return to campus much later than the shuttle’s scheduled hours. “[SMFA students] are exhausted from the studio, and you have to take the T home, [which includes a] transfer from the green line to the red line,” Felice said. “Sometimes we end up Ubering because we just can’t handle it, but it’s so expensive,” Tan told the Daily. This situation backs dual-degree students into a corner with only two options: embark on the long journey on the MBTA back to campus or pay significantly more for an Uber. This situation is completely unacceptable. Considering the obvious

necessity of weekend trips to the SMFA, dual-degree students should not have to pay for transport or be put to more stress than they already are with their rigorous curriculum. Reflecting on the SMFA shuttle’s role in the overall dual-degree experience, Tan told the Daily that “the worst thing about being combined degree is the shuttle.” She believes the shuttle experience plays a major role in why dual-degree students drop one of their degrees. “I’m not surprised people drop one of their degrees because it’s just too much … I think [the shuttle] is a huge part of [this problem],” Tan said. If the SMFA shuttle is preventing students’ enjoyment of and success in the SMFA dual-degree program, how can Tufts ignore the problem any longer? The solution is simple: Tufts must increase the shuttle’s Saturday service hours and begin running on Sunday. This can be achieved through putting to use more vans already owned by the university and, if necessary, hiring additional drivers. Tufts is already aware of the transportation deficit and currently pays for dual-degree students’ Lyfts from campus to campus between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. They could easily expand this service to weekend days and all hours that the shuttle does not run. In all, investing in SMFA shuttles means investing in the dual-degree program and students’ futures. The university must afford SMFA students the resources they require to complete their degrees; it’s a matter of simple respect.

Allie Birger is a sophomore studying sociology. Allie can be reached at allyson. birger@tufts.edu.

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Sports

Wednesday, November 6, 2019 | Sports | THE TUFTS DAILY

Women’s soccer to host NESCAC semifinals after double overtime win by Ananda Kao

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In the 104th minute of the women’s soccer NESCAC quarterfinal game, junior forward Liz Reed crossed the ball in off a corner kick and junior forward Sophie Lloyd slipped it by the Bowdoin goalie to win the game for Tufts 2–1. This ending was all too familiar for both teams, as their last matchup was only four days earlier, when the Jumbos beat the Polar Bears 1–0 in overtime and Lloyd scored the game-winning goal. During the two practices between these games, Tufts focused on adjusting its formation and play due to injuries. “We worked on getting back to our typical style of play,” sophomore defender Tookie Wilson said. “We’ve had some injuries on the team, so we’ve just been working around with what we’ve got. People have been trying out new positions [almost]every game, so we’re just getting used to that.” On Saturday, both teams played strong defensively, holding the game scoreless until the 81st minute. The Jumbos, however, outshot the Polar Bears 29–12 throughout the game. Coach Martha Whiting spoke about the defensive performance. “Defensively we stayed organized, we did a good job of tracking our marks in the box and played really, really tough,” Whiting said. “It was a physical game, and I thought that our team defense was really tough and we did what we needed to do to limit their shots.” In addition to commenting on the defense, Whiting also explained how the offense was able to execute. “Offensively, we really have been working on connecting our passes and playing through our midfield,” Whiting said. “At times we were really dynamic — finding the feet of our forwards, dropping it off to our midfielder, then having our attacking midfielders play the ball from there — and when we did that and were patient, then we can do good things.” The first goal came from Reed off a corner kick crossed in by sophomore midfielder Lily Sykes. Reed still leads the NESCAC in points with 25 on the season. Wilson spoke further about how the defense was able to execute against Bowdoin’s formation. “A key to our defensive success was tracking our marks when Bowdoin played in their 4–3–3 formation, and then allowing ourselves to push up the field and get into the attack when they switched to having a single forward,” Wilson said. In addition to tracking their marks, firstyear forward Claire Wilkinson credited the defenders’ ability to communicate well throughout the game. “I think that communication between our three main backs is really important so that they’re aware of every forward on the other team,” Wilkinson said. “I think that this is the biggest aspect of our success.” Tufts’ lead did not last for long, however, as Bowdoin responded less than three minutes later to tie the game at one goal apiece. Neither team found the back of the net until Lloyd’s goal in the second overtime period. This goal showed Tufts’ grit and determination throughout over 100 minutes of play. “Overall, I think that we did a good job sticking with it,” Wilkinson said. “It’s easy to get discouraged when there’s not much time left and when it’s about to go into [penalty kicks,] but we had grit and we persevered.” At this point in the season, every team is fighting to play as many playoff games as

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Junior midfielder Hannah Isenhart battles for possession of the ball against a Conn. College player on Oct. 19. it can to extend its season. Bowdoin came into the game as the underdog No. 8 seed to Tufts’ No. 1 seed. “Our team did a good job of marking up in the box and playing with grit,” Wilson said. “They were definitely a physical team, and they had a lot on the line — this was the game that ended their season. So, they were fighting for the rest of their season, and they were really putting their bodies on the line. That’s something we had to overcome was their physical toughness.” Tufts has played seven overtime periods total this season, three of which have been against Bowdoin. Heading into the NESCAC semifinals, the Jumbos look to finish quicker, while staying composed. “We are looking to improve upon our final ball. So, the ball that beats the last defender, beats the goalie,” Wilson said. “In practice, we’ve been working on patience delivering that final ball as it’s easy to let pressure and anxiety build up as you’re working towards the net so, staying calm on the ball and making a smart final pass.” This win brought the No. 13 nationally-ranked Jumbos’ overall record to 12–2– 2, and 7–2–1 in NESCAC. They will host the remainder of the NESCAC tournament on Kraft field this upcoming weekend. No. 1 Tufts will play No. 4 Amherst in the first semifinal game, and No. 2 Middlebury will play No. 3 Williams in the other matchup. Last time the Jumbos faced the Mammoths, they beat them 2–1 on the road. The championship game will be held on Sunday. Whiting spoke about the prospects of the team heading into the weekend games. “We just want to play well,” Whiting said. “We feel like when we are at our best and we’re playing our best, then the sky’s the limit for us. It’s a matter of consistency, of focus, playing smart, playing hard and just playing together.” Wilkinson continued, alluding to the team’s desire to go far in the upcoming NCAA tournament. “I’m looking forward to a long season, hopefully,” Wilkinson said. “My teammates are the best people and this team has such wonderful leaders, so I’m excited to have them for many more games.”

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After overtime loss to end regular season, field The dying art of the hockey wins NESCAC quarterfinal 4–1

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ne of the most prominent trends in sports broadcasting has been the introduction of ex-players as pundits. Former stars, like Charles Barkley and Shaq on TNT or Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville on Sky Sports, often offer valuable insights regarding the intricacies of the game and usually do a good job of capturing the player’s perspective. However, they also like to talk about how the game was tougher during their own heyday — in not just the physicality but also the quality. Such comments are usually received with a grain of salt, with many listeners simply attributing it to their egos. But when former Manchester United captain Roy Keane discussed the best central midfielders in today’s game compared to those during his prime, the gulf in class was more than apparent. Throughout most of the 2000s, we were blessed with an extraordinary number of talented midfielders. In England, there was Frank Lampard, Steven Gerrard and Paul Scholes — part of England’s golden generation that never managed to live up to expectations. In Spain, Xavi and Iniesta ran the table, while Andrea Pirlo set the standard in Italy. These were all undoubtedly world-class players who plied their trade in the center of the park. But when asked about today’s game, Keane struggled to come up with names. Take last year’s FIFA Best XI, which featured 21-year old Frenkie de Jong and an aging Luka Modric from Real Madrid as the two best central midfielders. For all de Jong’s impressive play for Ajax last season, he has struggled since moving to Barcelona. Meanwhile, Modric’s inclusion in the XI had more to do with his reputation than his play for a Real Madrid side that has failed to cope without Cristiano Ronaldo. Kevin de Bruyne is the one man that stands out as being truly world-class, but as Keane mentioned on Sky, he isn’t really a traditional central midfielder as he plays a bit further forward in a hybrid No. 8/No. 10 role. After years of brilliant players in the center of the park, it’s fascinating to see the drop off in caliber of players in that position over the last few years. Players like Toni Kroos and Modric enjoyed brief spells of dominance in the position, but no one has been able to sustain a high level of play since the days of Xavi and Iniesta. Today, with the dearth of well-rounded midfielders, the attacking and defensive responsibilities previously placed on the shoulders of the two or three in the center of the park has diminished, while other players take on a heavier load. Last year’s Champions League winner, Liverpool, for example, started a midfield trio of Fabinho, Wijnaldum and Henderson. It’s hard to imagine any of them starting for an elite club back in the 2000s, but Liverpool was able to thrive because of the play of its fullbacks, Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold. Xavi and Iniesta proved how deadly the world-class partnership can be, and while Barcelona is trying to recreate that formidable duo with Arthur and de Jong, we are still waiting for the next world-class central midfielder to emerge. Arjun Balaraman is a junior studying quantitative economics. Arjun can be reached at arjun.balaraman@tufts.edu

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Junior midfielder Beth Krikorian keeps the ball away from a defender in the women’s field hockey Homecoming game against Bates on Ounjian Field on Sept. 15, 2018. by Sruthi Kocherlakota Contributing Writer

Coming off its first home loss this fall against Bowdoin in the final game of the regular season, the Tufts field hockey team defeated Colby 4–1 during the quarterfinal round of the NESCAC tournament. The Jumbos are the No. 3 seed in the tournament, and this year marks the 17th year in a row that they have qualified for the NESCAC tournament. The Jumbos scored within the first four minutes of play, propelling them to a 1–0 lead early in the first quarter. Junior defender Melissa Manzello drove the ball to the circle where it deflected off a Colby players stick and was received by sophomore midfielder Gillian Roeca. Roeca dribbled through the Mules’ defense and nailed a hard shot into the left corner of the goal. Tufts received a penalty corner toward the end of the first quarter but was unable to score on the play. Another corner was called a minute later when a foul occurred in the circle, and Tufts was given another opportunity to increase its score. Senior midfielder Marguerite Salamone passed the ball to junior midfielder Beth Krikorian, who then took a direct shot on goal. The ball was netted for another direct shot to the left corner of the goal. As the game continued, Tufts lost some of its momentum and suffered from a lack of shots on goal during the second and third quarters. Early in the second quarter, Colby’s Kaitlyn Smith received a green card, but Tufts was unable to capitalize on this advantage. The Mules led the third quarter with more shots on goal, yet they failed to tie the score. Looking to make a comeback, the Mules’ Delaney Keithly netted a goal six minutes into the fourth quarter.

However, that was all the Mules could muster as the Jumbos were eager to further their lead. Within the last five minutes of the game, Krikorian finished off the game with two more goals for a hat trick. Krikorian scored her second goal of the game near the stroke mark, when Krikorian tapped the ball past the goalkeeper and into the goal. For the final goal of the game, Krikorian took a free hit just outside the circle, dribbled the ball five yards before taking a reverse hit, ultimately netting the fourth goal of the game. Despite a slow second and third quarter, the Jumbos amassed four goals in total. In their regular season face-off on Sept. 21, Tufts had barely grazed past Colby as sophomore midfielder Claire Foley netted a game-winning goal seconds before the game ended. Coach Tina Mattera spoke about the team’s inconsistency in the NESCAC quarterfinal win against Colby. “I thought we played well in the first and fourth quarter, and I thought we had stuff to work on in the second and third,” Mattera said. “I’d like to see us be a little bit more consistent.” This win sets Tufts back on track for a top NESCAC performance after an overtime loss to Bowdoin last Wednesday that capped off the regular season. Prior to the Bowdoin game, Foley spoke about the team’s excitement heading into its match with the Polar Bears. “Our next game is Bowdoin. Biggest game of the season, so we are really excited about that,” Foley said. “We are just working to continue off of where we left off and really just play well again.” The Jumbos and the Polar Bears went into overtime tied 1–1. Krikorian scored an early goal for the Jumbos in the first two minutes and another mid-game goal by Polar Bear Peyton Jackson were the only

goals scored during the four quarters of regulation. During overtime, a shot by sophomore midfielder/defender Sophie Schoeni that found the cage was ultimately waived off. The Polar Bears earned a penalty corner a minute before the end of overtime period, giving them the opportunity to take the lead. The initial corner shot was saved, but the rebound was scored by Georgie Coetzer, leading to the Polar Bears’ win. When asked about the team’s performance during the Bowdoin game, Mattera shared her frustration. “I think we outplayed them and outshot them, and it was really tough to have a referee call the game,” Mattera said. “In my head, we got a goal and we could have won, and that is pretty frustrating.” The Jumbos now move on to the NESCAC semifinal, matching up against No. 4 seed Williams this weekend. “Williams plays a very fast-paced game and pressures the ball very hard,” Mattera said. “We are going to work on moving the ball quickly and two-touch hockey to get in and around them. They also tend to throw a lot of aerials like all the other NESCAC teams. We need to work on how to defend those. They also have the leading scorer in the conference [Emma Ticknor], so we will be watching a lot of film on her and figure out how to slow her down and shut her out.” Reigning national champion Middlebury will host the semifinals and final this weekend. Tufts will play Williams on Saturday at 1:30 p.m., following the other semifinal matchup between No. 1 Middlebury and No. 7 Hamilton at 11:30 a.m. The winners of the two semifinals will play in the NESCAC championship at 12 p.m. on Sunday.