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Alum to become national political columnist by

Charlotte Rea

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Yahoo! News on Nov. 12 announced its decision to hire Matthew Bai (LA ’90) as a national political columnist.

According to Yahoo! News, Bai will take on the role in December, following more than a decade of service as chief political correspondent for the New York Times Magazine.

Yahoo! News Editor-in-Chief Megan Liberman said in a press release that she is pleased to have Bai joining Yahoo!.

“He has a singular ability to write about politics in a way that will connect with Yahoo! News’ broad readership and bring in younger readers who aren’t always attracted to political commentary,” Liberman said. “I’m thrilled he is joining us.”

Bai will offer commentary on, and analysis of, American politics in his new position.

He previously held posts at a number of wide-reaching publications including The Boston Globe, Newsweek, and The New York Times Magazine, where he most recently acted as chief political correspondent. He has also appeared on a number of programs such as “Meet the Press,” as well as in several PBS Frontline documentaries.

Bai graduated from Tufts with

a bachelor’s degree in English and currently serves on the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service Board of Advisors.

Director of the Institute for Global Leadership Sherman Teichman, a former teacher and personal friend of Bai, said he noticed Bai’s ability to look at the big picture with an analytical eye during Bai’s time as an undergraduate student at Tufts. “[Bai] was a wonderfully skeptical, questioning and intellectual student,” Teichman said. “He was dedicated to journalism and loved to write.

Bai’s ability to write opinionated yet non-partisan pieces, and knack for gaining the trust of his interviewees, are key aspects of his success, Teichman said.

Communications and Media Studies Program Administrator John Ciampa pointed to Bai’s liberal arts background as a potential source of his ability to view stories from various angles.

“When you see somebody like him who is able to comment astutely on both the political right and left and maintain a certain amount of balance in his commentary, [it is] indicative of somebody who received an education that prompted him to see the various sides of society,” Ciampa said. “I see YAHOO, page 2

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About 18 students this week joined Commissioner of the Philippines Climate Change Commission Naderev ‘Yeb’ Saño’s fast for climate action.

Students fast for climate action, typhoon victims

by Victoria

Leistman

Daily Editorial Board

A group of about 18 students this week fasted in solidarity with commissioner of the Philippines Climate Change Commission Naderev “Yeb” Saño.

According to sophomore Ben Weilerstein, students from at least 68 educational institutions across the country participated in the fast in order to raise awareness about Typhoon Haiyan, which claimed thousands of lives and left thousands

more destitute when it hit the Philippines in early November.

The disaster, the participants in the fast said, was a direct result of climate change.

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Breakdance group TURBO expands due to female interest by

Helen Schmidt

Contributing Writer

With so many dance groups at Tufts, from Sarabande, to Spirit of Color, to Envy and even Tufts Dance Collective, experienced and amateur dancers alike have a number of options to consider.

TURBO, Tufts’ only breakdance and hip-hop dance group, does not require previous experience — in fact, the group does not even hold auditions. In previous years, the group was predominantly made up of male members, but this semester the gender makeup of the group is changing.

Junior Cassie Burns, who joined TURBO last spring, said that it can be intimidating for women to join a breakdancing group.

The dance style has often been considered uncomfortable for women since many of the moves require significant upper body strength.

Freshman Sofia Vizitiu explained that while it may be more difficult for women, this has not prevented women from participating. “[It’s] nothing that can’t be overcome with practice,” she told the Daily in an email.

Freshman Da Eul Kim, another new member, said that she has always thought that male dancers are more physically able to breakdance, and while it’s encouraging that women are expressing interest, it should not be construed as an attempt just to break social stereotypes.

TURBO President Kevin Campbell said that during his first two years in TURBO there were no female dancers. Campbell

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TURBO, Tufts only breakdancing and hip-hop group on campus, is preparing to showcase its new talent this December.

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Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’ tour impresses with eclectic set list and stunning visuals.

Disappointing adaptation of ‘The Book Thief’ struggles with plot and character development.

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added that he is glad to see more women expressing and acting on their interest in joining TURBO, since the group aims to be all-inclusive.

“Our mission is to provide a space for people passionate about hip-hop dance (particularly breaking) to learn from and share with one another,” he told the Daily in an email.

Campbell attributed the increase in female interest entirely to Burns’ recruitment of female dancers. Burns said that when she joined last semester, she instantly wanted to get more women involved. In an effort to do so she sent out an invitation through the group’s e-list this September, encouraging women who had previously expressed interest to learn a piece she was working on.

Only expecting three or four responses, Burns wound up with eight dancers for her piece, all dancers who were not previously members of TURBO. The dance will be unveiled at their performance in December.

Junior Lisa Fukushima, who joined TURBO upon receiving Burns’ invitation this fall, said that the Tufts community is probably not aware that there are now more women in TURBO. Burns’ goal with the all-female routine, however, is to remedy that misconception and promote even more female interest in the group. She added that she is already receiving positive feedback from the Tufts community.

Vizitiu said she is hopeful that the new all-female choreography will raise awareness of the group as well as break the stereotype that breakdancing is an all-male dance style.

Kim, however, is more hesitant.

Despite the recent increase in female membership, Kim stated that she some-

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think what you see in his work now, 20 years after he graduated, is a growth that is very indicative of his Tufts experience.”

According to Ciampa, Tufts is alma mater to a number of professionals who, like Bai, have gained considerable prestige in the field of media. “[Bai] is another alum who’s reached the upper echelons of media and, in his case, media commentary and criticism,” Ciampa said. “[He] is at the forefront and has been ... for a number of years.”

Teichman said that Bai’s intensity and inquisitive nature have contributed to his success, and he has high hopes for Bai’s future.

“He was a very sought-after man and continues to be a very sought after man,” Teichman said. “He is, fundamentally, a writer, and I am certain he will raise the level of journalism at [Yahoo! News].”

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times feels as though there is an invisible divide between male and female dancers that cannot be remedied.

According to Burns, it can be intimidating to ask someone you’ve never met how to do a particular move, whether male or female.

“If you’re totally new to breaking, it can be intimidating to go up to someone you’ve never met and ask them to teach you what they’re working on,” Burns said. “Of course, anyone in the crew would be more than happy to do so, but that doesn’t always make it any less nerve-wrecking.”

Burns said that, no matter how nerve wrecking joining a new group is, it is extremely rewarding when the choreography comes together in performances.

Kim added that she feels comfortable with the group atmosphere because the style is similar to the type of style she was used to dancing in high school.

According to Campbell, TURBO’s small and close-knit group focuses more on learning from and teaching one another.

The group has always fed off of one another’s skill sets, with members using each other to build their skills, he said.

Campbell added that the lack of an audition for entry into the group means that TURBO has a wide range of skill levels amongst its members.

“The experience level in the group varies greatly, from members for whom this is their first time dancing to members who have upwards of six years under their belt,” he said.

Burns said that the future of the group appears bright. She expressed interest in continuing to choreograph, although she was doubtful about doing another all-female dance.

“I don’t foresee restricting my future pieces to being ‘girls only,’” Burns said.

“Unless, of course, people are interested in doing something like that again.”

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12th day of his fast in an effort to stand with the Filipino people as they continue to suffer through the storm’s aftermath.

He called for concrete action against climate change in Warsaw, Poland, where representatives of world governments came together on Nov. 11 at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 19).

Weilerstein said that he has been fasting for five days — beginning on Monday and continuing today — and has consumed nothing but a single cup of juice daily. Junior Dan Jubelirer chose to fast for two 24-hour periods at the beginning and end of the week.

“I’m trying to use the power that I have right now in making this choice to tell people that we won’t always necessarily be able to [make the choice to fast] if we don’t get serious about stopping climate change,” Weilerstein said.

On Monday and Thursday, fasting students sat in demonstration with empty plates at Dewick-MacPhie Dining Hall to bring their fast to the attention of the student body, Weilerstein said.

“I was sort of frustrated because I want people to realize it’s not something that you can walk just away from,” Weilerstein said. “Yes, you can talk to me and then you can go on with your life, but I want you to think about this afterwards, realize what is your role in causing climate change, what is your role in preventing climate change, what is it that you owe to the world as [an] American.”

Sophomore Sarah Killian explained that participants are fasting to different degrees, with some people giving up one meal and others going days without con-

suming solid foods. She planned to fast for two or three 24-hour periods during the week.

“For me, there is something in feeling uncomfortable for one day that reminds you we have so many comforts here — not just with food, but the comforts of living that we don’t realize is not shared by everyone else, especially in places that are disproportionally affected by climate change,” Killian said. “Those discomforts could be made very real for us in the near future.”

The process began when students from Tufts and Brandeis University held a meeting to discuss bringing the fasting movement to their campuses, according to Weilerstein.

“Once I heard [that students at other schools were] doing it, I felt like ... we [needed] to do this at Tufts,” he said.

An email thread about the fast began within the fossil fuel divestment network, Jubelirer said. Participants also made conference calls to various schools asking students to get on board with the effort.

Killian emphasized the importance of the fast to garnering attention for the cause.

“I think a big part of movement is bringing people into climate consciousness, and actions like this are good because they’re instrumental but also because they make a statement,” Killian said.

For Weilerstein, the fast serves as a reminder of the privileges that have been taken away from climate victims.

“I have the ability to just decide that I’m going to stop eating, and I can decide when I’m going to start eating again,” he said. “One of the scariest things is that in the Philippines, there are people who haven’t eaten as long as I have or longer,

and not of their choice because climate change has caused a situation where they don’t get to decide that.”

Weilerstein said that the possibility of a similar food shortage in the United States exists because of climate change. “[It] can seem distant, but that could be a future reality here, too,” he said.

“There could be a time when we don’t get to decide when we want to eat and not eat.”

According to Jubelirer, Tufts students collaborated with college students across the country on an open letter calling for climate justice at COP 19. The letter, posted on a WordPress site called “Stop the Madness Solidarity Fast,” is addressed to the Special Envoy for Climate Change Todd Stern and State Department negotiator Trigg Talley.

The letter, which insists that Typhoon Haiyan was not a natural disaster but a direct result of global climate change, was emailed to Stern and Talley and will soon be printed and faxed to them as well, Jubelirer said.

“These students at a hundred schools have been fasting all week saying you, [Stern and Talley], need to do your jobs and do something meaningful here and not just blow it off,” Jubelirer said.

A red circle with the hashtag “#WeStandWithYou” has become a symbol of the movement, according to Weilerstein. Many students will wear red circle pins during their fast, he said.

“At Tufts, I want our focus to be a solidarity thing,” Weilerstein said. “Let’s just start out by being aware of the fact that our actions in the U.S., not our personal actions but our actions as a society, and our actions in the government and inaction in the government, has led to death and destruction.”

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Concert Review

Kanye West delivers stellar live show

Impressive stage presence apparent during TD Garden concert

by Josh

Weiner

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Kanye West’s “Yeezus” was, to say the least, one of the year’s most disputed experiments in minimalist industrial hip-hop. The supremely bizarre record was purposefully designed to be divisive, much as its potent predecessor, “My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy” (2010), was designed to please West’s followers after the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards Taylor Swift incident that threatened his reputation.

The “Yeezus” tour should be nowhere near as polarizing. Simply put, there’s hardly a chance that anyone could come out of one of West’s concerts without thinking it was one of the most spectacular live music events of their lives.

An unforgettable night was guaranteed even before West took to the stage last Sunday at Boston’s TD Garden. As the opening act, rap’s rookie sensation Kendrick Lamar gave the bulk of his catalogue a dazzling live treatment, flowing effortlessly from hit to hit, mostly from his landmark LP, “good kid, m.A.A.d city” (2012).

Soon after Lamar’s departure, a dozen whiterobed disciple-like figures strode onto stage as ominous church music resonated throughout the venue — music that was quickly overtaken by the noise of the Daft Punk-fueled electronic riffs of the “Yeezus” opening track, “On Sight.”

Then a muscular masked man prowled into view, and an arena’s worth of screams broke out as West began rapping with tremendous determination.

With just one song, it was already beyond question: West had the entire crowd under his command.

The rapper and his entourage then retreated to an almost 30-foot tall mountain at the back at the stage to perform “New Slaves” and “Send It Up,” two of the most intimidat-

ing numbers in modern rap history. Upon descending to the main level, West made it through more of the “Yeezus” playlist, channeling the ultra-intensity of “Black Skinhead” and “I Am A God.” He then started about 20,000 pairs of hands clapping furiously alongside the beat to his 2010 single “Power” and revisited a solid chunk of last year’s “Cruel Summer” mixtape with masterful renditions of songs like “Mercy” and “Clique.”

Then, just when it seemed as though the show could not get any more boisterous, West suddenly went mellow. He performed “Can’t Tell Me Nothing” (2007) — one of his moodiest singles ever — as well as the eulogic “Coldest Winter” (2008), the track that represents the artist at his most vulnerable.

“I heard the news that my mother had passed away ... I wrote this song for her,” West told the crowd. This somberness was the antithesis of the persona he had adopted earlier in the evening, making it the perfect onstage moment for a rapper who has demonstrated such artistic and emotional variety over his decade-long career.

The pace of the show grew slightly sluggish as West made his way through some of the slower songs on “Yeezus,” including “Hold My Liquor” and “Guilt Trip,” before dipping offstage for a breather. Moments later, however, the mountain onstage split open and the 12 dancers marched out, dressed as priests and carrying religious ornaments. West followed behind them, performing his genre-bending epic, “Lost in the World,” in one of the most majestic moments of the evening.

After his entourage left, West stood alone on a stage drenched in deep red lighting to perform the creepily melodramatic “Blood on the Leaves.”

“Let’s get on with it!” West shouted. With a blast of smoke and an eruption of flames,

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Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’ tour makes for an intense and emotional experience. he brought back the same theatrics for “All of the Lights” (2010). This number once again featured his dancers standing in line across the mountain, holding glowing red fuses. West teased the audience by dragging out the introduction of “Runaway” (2010), then rewarded them by nailing the rest of the song, as well as “Graduation” (2007) era smashes such as “Stronger,” “Good Life” and “Flashing Lights.”

It may have been a missed opportunity to not delve further into “Late Registration” (2005), arguably the strongest and most hitladen album of his career. However, West still managed to draw upon his other early records, including “Through the Wire” and “Jesus Walks,” both from his classic debut,

“The College Dropout” (2004). “Jesus Walks” was especially memorable with a Christ lookalike, who “christened” a kneeling West at the beginning of the performance.

The Jesus figure then emerged atop the mountain as West performed his album and concert closer, “Bound 2.” With the entire crowd chanting the chorus together as the performers left the stage — “I know you’re tired of loving, of loving / with nobody to love” — it was clear that the rapper had kept his audience captivated right up until the end.

While the debate over the artistic merits of “Yeezus” will go on, the vibrancy and passion of West’s catalogue-in-full are undeniable, as is the total thrill of seeing it all condensed into a single night’s concert.

Movie Review

‘The Book Thief’ mired by structural issues Film adaptation fails to capture spirit of novel by

Lancy Downs

Daily Editorial Board

Hollywood, it seems, will never tire of adapting beloved young adult novels into films. With “The Hunger Games” (2012)

The Book Thief sequel “Catching Fire” expected to roar into Directed by Brian Percival Starring Sophie Nélisse, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson, Roger Allam theaters this weekend, “Ender’s Game” in the midst of its run and titles like “Divergent” and “The Fault in Our Stars” scheduled to be released in 2014, young adult fiction has never been more in vogue. “The Book Thief” is simply another item on this very long list.

When Australian author Markus Zusak published “The Book Thief” in 2005, he captured the imagination of young readers and, with more than 230 weeks on the New York Times’ Best Seller list, “The Book Thief” catapulted to commercial success.

Unfortunately, the movie is less worthy of such high praise. Like the novel, the film tells the story of Liesel Meminger (Sophie Nélisse), a young girl growing up in Nazi Germany, who is sent to live with foster parents after her mother is no longer able to care for her. Liesel cannot read when she arrives, but her kindly adoptive father, Hans Huberman (Geoffrey Rush), soon teaches her. As Liesel becomes enamored with books, she also adapts to her new home. She makes friends with a neighborhood boy named Rudy (Nico Liersch), learns a family secret and participates in her local Hitler Youth organization.

Although “The Book Thief” offers beautiful cinematography and delightful performances by the adult actors, it ultimately fails to reproduce the magic that made the novel so

compelling. Of course, it’s not fair or particularly reasonable to judge the merits of a film simply by comparing it to the novel on which it is based, but the principal flaw of “The Book Thief” is not poor adaptation but rather structural choices that do not work well on screen.

“The Book Thief” is a sprawling work and, consequently, struggles with the same problems that often plagued the Harry Potter films: The movie attempts to cram so many storylines into its 131 minutes that no single plot is sufficiently explored or developed. “The Book Thief” leaves viewers feeling somewhat unsatisfied, and significant relationships — especially the integral one between Liesel and the mayor’s goodhearted wife (Barbara Auer) — lack natural or believable development. The movie also

follows the novel’s example by using Death as its narrator — yet this technique falls flat, confusing an audience who may be unfamiliar with the source material. Voiceovers rarely work well on screen, and “The Book Thief” is no exception to the rule.

“The Book Thief” was directed by Brian Percival, who has helmed several episodes of the acclaimed “Downton Abbey” (2010-present), which may explain why the film feels, at times, excessively neat. The cinematography is just a bit too beautiful, unable to effectively capture the bleakness and distress of life in Nazi Germany. The movie, however, appears to occur in a perpetual winter, which may have been Percival’s attempt to depict the grim circumstances. While making “The Book Thief” extremely graphic would

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The setting of ‘The Book Thief’ shows Nazi Germany in perpetual winter, a nod to the harshness of Liesel’s world.

not have been appropriate given its young target audience, the movie certainly should have spent more time showing instead of telling. Rosa Hubermann (Emily Watson), Liesel’s new mother, frequently mentions how little food the family has, but there are no visible manifestations of this. Liesel seems perfectly healthy and robust — as do other children — and there is always food on the kitchen table.

Surely it would not have been terribly difficult to make a few small changes in order to present a more believable and consistent image.

However, “The Book Thief” does have its redeeming qualities. Rush and Watson are charming as odd couple Hans and Rosa — and their relationships with Liesel, which progress in vastly different ways, are depicted with endearing sweetness. Liesel’s character, while less developed than it could be, is lovable and her journey is an important one for young audiences to witness. As she grows up in these grim circumstances, Liesel comes to understand that the world can be an unhappy place — even an evil place — filled with hurt, confusion and loss. This point is driven home unforgivingly in the film’s conclusion, which fans of the book will remember as a tragic one. Though the didactic message is taken to an extreme, Liesel’s story still remains appropriate for young viewers.

Unfortunately, “The Book Thief” was released as various Academy Award contenders also hit theaters. “The Book Thief” is not an Oscar-worthy movie — and it was never trying to be — but its fall release date has caused some critics to complain that this is just another World War II movie vying for Oscar recognition. These comparisons, irrelevant as they may be, will hopefully remind studios that unless your film stars Jennifer Lawrence or has the words “Harry Potter” in the title, Oscar season is probably not the best time to release a young adult film.

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structured so that the Jumbos had one meet against each of their eight opponents, with three starting fencers on each team (sabre, foil and epee) and a total of nine starters per meet. Each meet consisted of 27 bouts, meaning each starter fenced three times until one team had won a majority of the 27 bouts.

Of the three weapon teams, the sabre squad performed the most consistently, going undefeated against Stevens, Queens College, West Point and Yeshiva with only one loss against FDU, CCNY, Cornell and Hunter.

Sophomore sabre Alexandra Boden went 22-0.

Although foil had the weakest record in the tournament, senior foil captain Mailin Li was happy with the results.

“Considering we are the youngest in terms of experience and we replaced almost all of our foil squad ... we did well at Vassar in beating out comparable teams,” Li told the Daily in an email.

Junior epee captain Katharine Lynch took the 14th bout, 5-1, for the 14-13 win over Cornell. The win emphasized the team’s focus on mental dexterity and toughness throughout the day.

“I think we have the emotional aspect of fencing down — it is very difficult to stay focused and mentally prepared

throughout a long tournament, but as a team, we were able to stay mentally strong throughout the highs and lows of the day,” Lynch said.

Another crucial factor to the team’s success has been its morale and support.

“The team had amazing camaraderie,” Hisey said. “Even across squads, we were all engaged and supported each other. When the epee squad [beat] Cornell for a very tight win, we all ran in for a group hug. I’ve never felt that much team spirit on a fencing team before, especially since fencing is such an individual sport.”

The Jumbos expect to reach unprecedented heights this season.

“Tufts is on its way to becoming a dominant force for women’s fencing in the Northeast, and beating Cornell was a big step in that direction,” Bean said.

Although the team exceeded expectations at Vassar, the captains recognize the need to remain vigilant and improve on their weaknesses to produce even greater success.

“We’ll be looking to firm up technique and strategy through drilling in practice,” Hisey said. “We’re also hoping to video tape each other in practice to reflect more on how we can improve specific actions and overall strategy.”

The Jumbos return to action on Dec. 6 at Harvard.

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12 first-half minutes and finished with a career-high 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting, looking confident pulling up from midrange.

“I feel good in that role,” Folliard said.

“We have some great players this year, and we’ve been working the ball around pretty well. We have a really explosive offensive team.”

But the Pride did not lose quietly, going on a 15-2 run to pull within six points with 6:25 remaining in the first half. Though they never came closer than that, the Jumbos were frustrated to let an inferior opponent back into the game.

“We were disappointed in the way we ended the first half,” Firempong said.

“When we go up big on teams, we have to keep going with that same intensity and not get complacent.”

Tufts entered the locker room leading 45-33, with Folliard draining several jump shots and Sabety making his presence felt on both ends of the court. Sabety, who threw down a pair of dunks in the game — including one on an alley-oop — has been a force in the paint so far.

“He’s improving every day defensively as an anchor, blocking shots, talking on defense,” Firempong said. “He’s starting to understand how important he is defensively as well as offensively.”

In the second half, the Jumbos maintained a double-digit lead and increased the margin to as high as 19 multiple times.

They were especially impressive in the open floor, playing to the strength of their

backcourt while utilizing Sabety, Dowton and freshman forward Drew Madsen down low.

“We have great depth at the guard and wing positions,” Firempong said. “Now, we can also add Hunter and Drew into the mix as big guys, so we can still have an inside presence but also play hightempo.”

Five Tufts players scored 10-plus points: Firempong (17), sophomore guard Stephen Haladyna (17), Folliard (15), Sabety (11) and senior tri-captain guard Oliver Cohen (10). Sabety added five rebounds and three blocks, while Cohen looked comfortable running the point, dishing out a game-high eight assists while committing just one turnover.

The Jumbos have succeeded so far despite being without junior guard Ben Ferris, the team’s leading scorer last year (13.3 points per game). Ferris has yet to play this season due to injury.

Folliard noted that on Tuesday the team took advantage of a new NCAA rule that discourages hand-checking, using it to help get to the free-throw line often. Tufts converted 23 of 27 free-throws overall and 18 of 21 in the second half.

Still, the Jumbos were quick to point out what they can do better. In their estimation, 69 points for the Pride were too many.

“We definitely need to pick up our defense,” Folliard said. “It’s gonna cost us.

The help side needs to get better, and onball defense as well.”

Tonight at 7 p.m., the Jumbos will travel to nearby Emerson College and try to improve to 4-0.

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Jumbos swallow up Pride in home opener by

Aaron Leibowitz

Daily Editorial Board

For the first time in the NESCAC playoff era, which began in 2000, the men’s basketball team is

MEN’S BASKETBALL (3-0 Overall, 0-0 NESCAC) at Cousens Gymnasium, Tuesday, Nov. 19 Regis Tufts

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3-0. So far, it’s looked easy. The Jumbos have won their first three games by an average margin of 23 points, and they cruised past the Regis Pride, 88-69, on Tuesday night in their home opener at Cousens Gym. “Everyone on this team has a winning mentality,” senior tricaptain guard Kwame Firempong said. “That mentality has been there since the fall when we were playing pickup. We’re a team that expects big things from each other.”

The Jumbos, who had a visible size and speed advantage over the Pride, jumped out to a 25-6 lead behind seven points from freshman center Hunter Sabety and a pair of threes from senior tri-captain forward Andrew Dowton.

Dowton and senior forward Tommy Folliard, who stand at 6-foot-5 and 6-foot-7, respectively, have shown impressive shooting touch early in the season. Folliard had 12 points in see MEN’S BASKETBALL, page 7

Anamaria Murphy for the Tufts Daily

Senior tri-captain Oliver Cohen looked sharp in the backcourt for the Jumbos, scoring 10 points and accumulating eight assists in the team’s 88-69 victory over Regis College.

Women’s Basketball

Women’s Fencing

Tufts blows out Colby-Sawyer in home opener, improve to 3-0 The women’s basketball team continued its hot start to the season, shutting down nonconference opponent ColbySawyer 74-33 in the team’s home opener, improving to 3-0 and showing impressive versatility early in the year.

The contest was essentially over by the end of the first half, with the Jumbos building up a 22-point lead by halftime and the Chargers failing to establish any offensive rhythm throughout the game. Even though Tufts did not score in the first five minutes, the team still had an 11-1 lead with 13:26 to go in the period.

The second half was essentially a repeat of the first, as Colby-Sawyer finished the game shooting 24.4 percent from the field. Meanwhile, Tufts was led by junior center Hayley Kanner and her classmate guard Hannah Foley, who scored 12 and 10 points respectively, who controlled the pace of the play in the offensive end.

Kanner also posted four blocks, as the Chargers found it difficult to get into the paint all night long. Colby-Sawyer freshman guard Lexi Iannone put forth a valiant effort, scoring 10 points, but her play was mitigated by Tufts’ defensive performance.

The Jumbos had 16 steals in the game, highlighting the defensive tenacity that has served the team well in all three games thus far this season.

Tufts has now beaten ColbySawyer in every one of its last

seven matchups, a streak dating back to 2007. (The two teams did not regularly meet previously.) The Jumbos will play eight more non-conference games until their first NESCAC matchup of the year against Middlebury on Jan. 12.

Despite the lack of strong early competition, there are some advantages to beginning the year with so many matchups against regional, but non-conference, competition. For one, the condi-

tioning of the players will naturally improve. But more importantly, it gives coach Carla Berube a chance to experiment with her starting lineup and player rotations.

In the Colby-Sawyer game, 14 players saw action for Tufts, with all but three playing at least 10 minutes and no player posting more than 22. The frequent substitutions may be partially to blame for the halting nature of Wednesday’s game, but increased minutes will particularly

help underclassmen on the team become more accustomed to the college game.

On Saturday, Tufts plays at Brandeis before beginning a fourgame homestand with a matchup against Clark on Dec. 1. Last season, Tufts dominated Brandeis en route to a 70-32 win, so Tufts is once again a heavy favorite to continue the undefeated start to the year and improve to 4-0.

—by David McIntyre

Nick Pfosi / The Tufts Daily

The Tufts women’s basketball team has now opened the season with three straight victories, most recently dominating Colby-Sawyer College 74-33 at Cousens Gymnasium in the home opener.

Jumbos post undefeated effort at Vassar by

Alison Kuah

Daily Staff Writer

The women’s fencing team kicked off its winter season at the Vassar Multi-Meet over the Nov. 10 weekend, finishing the tournament as the only undefeated team. Its eight wins came against Stevens Institute of Technology (1611), Fairleigh Dickinson University (17-10), Queens College (23-4), City College of New York (17-10), West Point (19-8), Hunter College (23-4), Yeshiva University (24-3) and Cornell University (14-13).

The tightly contested 14-13 win against Cornell, a Div. I team, was the biggest win for the Jumbos, marking Cornell’s only loss in the tournament.

“We’ve never been able to beat [Cornell] before,” senior co-captain Shelby Bean told the Daily in an email.

In many ways, it was a milestone day for the Jumbos.

“We’ve never gone undefeated at [ Vassar] and have never beaten [a] Div. I school,” senior sabre captain Julia Hisey told the Daily in an email. “For the sabre squad specifically, we won against Cornell, 8-1.

This was especially exciting because we have never beaten their squad.”

The Vassar Invitational was see FENCING, page 7