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MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2014

VOLUME LXVII, NUMBER 47

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Students push for co-op Students, faculty mourn loss of program at Tufts Professor Jesper Rosenmeier

by Daniel Bottino Daily Editorial Board

Juniors Michael Maskin and Sean Gunn this semester initiated a project to create a cooperative education (co-op) program at Tufts that would provide students with the opportunity to gain real-world work experience.

Gunn explained that he knows several students who have participated in Northeastern University's co-op program.

"I've seen [the Northeastern students] come out of the co-op process and the amount of confidence they have in their work and their ability ... is something

that you don't see as widely spread in the Tufts population," he said.

Gunn said that although a Tufts education has made him confident that he can succeed in the working world, he has not yet had the chance to complete an internship. Without this experience, he feels that a vital part of his education is lacking.

The envisioned co-op program at Tufts would solve this problem by placing students into various jobs at companies and organizations in the local community, Maskin said. He hopes these businesses would then establish see CO-OP, page 2

Moe's BBQ Trolley catches fire

by Justin Rheingold Daily Editorial Board

Fletcher Professor of English Emeritus Jesper Rosenmeier passed away suddenly Thursday morning while on his way to class.

Although he retired in 2004, Rosenmeier continued to be involved with the Tufts community and was teaching an undergraduate course this semester through the Department of English.

"Those who were fortunate enough to know him and to work with him admired and respected him for his great enthusiasm and energy, for his passionate commitments as a teacher and a scholar of Puritanism and Early American Literature," Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences Joanne Berger-Sweeney told the Tufts community in an email.

"His regular presence on campus makes his loss that much more painful, but his continuing evolution as a scholar and teacher — just before his death, he was planning a new course on environmental studies — makes his example that much more inspiring."

Colin Halvey, a sophomore student in Rosenmeier's "American Literature From 1620 to 1815" course, described him see ROSENMEIER, page 2

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Fletcher Professor of English Emeritus Jesper Rosenmeier was remembered by students and faculty for his enthusiasm and work in across various disciplines including English, American studies and environmental studies.

Engineers Without Borders holds 5K fundraiser

by Annabelle Roberts Daily Editorial Board

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According to several students who witnessed the event, Moe's BBQ Trolley experienced a smoky grease fire at around 2 a.m.

Sunday.

Sophomore Luke Hanley had just purchased a burger and was waiting for his friends to receive their orders.

"We saw people leaving Moe's, and a huge flame erupted from

the top of the cart," Hanley said.

"The fire was getting really big, and then power went out in his cart."

Hanley said Moe, whose given name is Dave Stewart, and his partner extinguished the fire themselves after several minutes.

He said they did not appear to be injured, but this could not be confirmed prior to publication.

Engineers Without Borders (EWB), an interdisciplinary group of engineers and liberal arts students, this past Saturday morning held a five kilometer (5K) run/walk to raise money for the group's sustainable development projects in El Salvador and Uganda.

Starting at 10 a.m., participants from both the Tufts community and the Medford/Somerville area looped around campus, starting and ending at Ellis Oval.

According to Brooke Schuman, co-president of EWB, this was the second time Engineers Without Borders planned the 5K fundraiser, but the first time they were actually able to host it.

"We had wanted to do this event last year and planned to hold it, but had to cancel it last minute because of the events following the marathon last year," Schuman, a senior, said. "We are calling this the second annual [5K], but it is actually the first time we [have held it]."

EWB co-president senior Jesse Cohen explained that the group held the fundraiser to both increase awareness of the orga-

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nization and to help raise money for travel expenses and materials for projects.

Schuman added that EWB's recent projects seek to increase access to potable water.

"Communities have problems with long times to wait for water and that the water isn't clean," she said. "So [EWB] students themselves design projects, with the help of professorial mentors, and then we go as a student team and implement them."

Alyssa Le, an EWB fundraising chair, added that the group displayed posters and performed demonstrations at the event in order to inform participants about the water-based engineering projects that EWB has developed.

"We are hoping to build awareness about not just the idea of no access to clean water, but also the fact that once they have their water, these people need to move large volumes of it," Le, a senior, said.

According to Le, the group hopes to raise $8,000 this semester, which will cover airfare, lodging, ground expenses and materials for the teams of students who travel to Uganda or El Salvador to work on the

projects. The majority of money raised for the trip comes from grants and donors.

"Aside from providing solutions to communities, another big goal for us is exposure for students," she said. "We try [to] allow people to travel to the communities and be a part of the design and implementation process regardless of their particular financial situation.

That means we have to fundraise a lot of money."

In addition to this year's 5K, Schuman said EWB traditionally holds two other main fundraising events: basketball and soccer tournaments.

"We hold a three on three basketball tournament in the fall, and then this spring we did an indoor soccer tournament," she said.

"Those are our two other main fundraisers, but last fall we co-hosted a global health themed Trivia Night with GlobeMed, and that was really successful. A lot of people came out for that, and it was really fun."

Schuman added that the overall mission and process of EWB fit the ideal of the Tufts global citizenship mindset. see EWB, page 2

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TCU Senate Update The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate began its final meeting of the school year by debating a resolution calling for the creation of an International Community Representative.

Gauri Seth, one of the co-authors of the resolution, argued that such a representative would be able to help international students overcome certain hardships, such as culture shock, forced acculturation and language barriers.

"The international community does face marginalization on this campus and so is deserving of a representative on this senate," Seth, a freshman, said. "Tufts prides itself on its international student body, and 15 percent of campus is international ... an international student representative is a necessity on the TCU Senate."

After the Senate discussed the merits of such a position, the resolution was passed by a vote of 25-2-1. An international student representative will be a member of the senate going forward, starting in Fall 2014.

"I'm very happy it passed, as it's something I've been working on for a while," Seth said. "I think that the international voice has been really lacking on the Senate, from what I've seen this year. I really hope that this representative will solve that issue and address the needs of the international community."

Senators then reviewed a budget appeal from the Muslim Students Association (MSA). Two members from the group's executive board explained how they would put their additional funds to use, which included renting three vans to be used during their fall and spring retreats, buying food and supplies for their year-end senior dinner and hosting a series of events during "Spring into Islam," a month devoted to increasing Islamic awareness on campus. The Senate, however, voted 16-9-1 to deny the budget increase and keep it at the originally allocated $4,640.

The Senate received reports from the eight individual council representatives and determined each council's budget for the 2014-2015 academic year. In total, senators budgeted approximately $1.8 million for that period. During the Allocations Board report, TCU Treasurer Adam Kochman, a

sophomore, thanked the rest of the Senate for its support throughout the year.

TCU President Joe Thibodeau reviewed the Senate's yearlong achievements during the President's Report and he identified the numerous resolutions and policies that were passed and created this school year. He expressed gratitude that the Senate has been able to maintain the open and collaborative environment he had hoped to achieve upon assuming his role as president.

"As someone who has been on the Senate for the past four years, I have to say that has been an extraordinarily productive year," Thibodeau, a senior, said. "People have been listening to and collaborating with one another in a lot of ways this year ... it's really been a partnership process."

Other senators further outlined the Senate's progress, including Administration and Policy Committee Chair Darien Headen, a junior, who spoke about the Senate's efforts to provide more rental sports equipment for students in the Tisch Sports and Fitness Center. Freshman Isabella KahhalĂŠ, co-chair of the Services Committee, noted her group's success in operating the Turkey Shuttle and Spring Shuttle services, as well as in working Dining Services to provide late-night dining options for students.

The Trustee Representatives in attendance, seniors Lia Weintraub and Rose Mendelsohn, also provided updates regarding their projects. Both said they are maintaining contact with the administrators who are supporting them in this process and will continue their work through the end of the semester.

After the meeting ended, Thibodeau discussed the Senate's final meeting of the year, which he believes was filled with promise for the future.

"I think that we saw the conclusion of some great projects and initiatives," he said. "I think people have worked really hard this year and that there has been a lot of collaboration between members of the Senate, student body, administration, faculty and staff. We've had a lot of initiatives completed ... [and] this has been a really great year."

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Students participated in Engineers Without Borders 5K fundraiser this past Saturday.

EWB hopes to make 5K annual event EWB

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"I think that EWB is a great model for how students can get involved in sustainable development," she said. "I personally believe the model that our projects follow is really successful, and the way we do engineering projects to help the community is really worthwhile."

According to Cohen, EWB often encounters obstacles while implementing their projects — problems that give members real-world experience.

"I really enjoy the types of problems that we solve with Engineers Without Borders because they are real problems," he said.

"They are not textbook problems. They do

University has no plans for co-op in near future CO-OP

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long-lasting relationships with Tufts and the co-op program, and keep spots open for Tufts students each semester.

"At Tufts, what our vision is is [the] engagement of Tufts in the community" he said. "So ideally, we'd go to businesses and organizations in Medford and Somerville and Boston and say, 'We have a large undergraduate population that's really looking to get work experience for themselves, but also to help you out.'"

Gunn added that the businesses involved in the program would not be limited to any specific field or career, and every department at Tufts would be involved.

"Ideally, every student would be able to

find a placement that would match their interests," Maskin said.

Maskin explained that the ultimate goal is to get faculty and the administration involved in the project. As of now, however, Maskin and Gunn are focused on generating support among the student body. They hosted a general interest meeting (GIM) last Thursday night.

"The purpose of our GIM was to get students involved and to go to the administration and say, 'We have X amount of students who are really behind this idea.

We think it's a really important and really exciting initiative,'" Maskin said.

About 20 students attended the GIM, according to Gunn, providing them with the opportunity to discuss ele-

ments of the program in depth and hear students' opinions.

Maskin added that in order to gather more student input, he and Gunn plan to hold another GIM this Thursday at 7 p.m.

They also plan to create a formal executive board in the near future. "[The e-board] is going to be open to all ages, so if there are freshmen and sophomores who want to have a leadership position, we encourage them to come out to our next meeting," Maskin said.

Maskin and Gunn agreed that the creation of a co-op program will be a lengthy process, emphasizing that others will have to continue the initiative after they graduate next year.

"We really don't want this to be forgot-

Rosenmeier remembered for his interdisciplinary legacy ROSENMEIER

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as a "great man" with an incredible "depth of character."

"He was a spiritual man whose love for others was boundless and whose tolerance and patience should serve as an example to us all," Halvey told the Daily in an email. "While it is natural for us to commemorate the passing of a man like this with tears and mourning, and we do him service in doing so, I know Jesper faced death with his usual twinkling smile and did not fear whatever was to come.

He is a man to mourn, but he is, more importantly, a man whose life we should celebrate."

Rosenmeier graduated with a bachelor's degree in English from Princeton in 1957 and received a doctorate degree in History of American Civilization from Harvard, according to

Berger-Sweeney.

His tenure at Tufts began in 1962 as an English instructor and he served students for more than 40 years as an assistant professor, professor and program administrator.

"He was a valued member of the department as a teacher of both undergraduates and graduate students," Chair of the Department of English Joseph Litvak said. "He was instrumental in starting the American Studies Program at Tufts and a pioneer in that field."

The founder of the American Studies Program, Rosenmeier served as its program director several times between 1980 and 1992, according to BergerSweeney.

Elizabeth Ammons, a fellow professor of English, explained that Rosenmeier educated her about the American studies field

and recruited her to teach courses in the program.

"He was passionate about [American Studies]," Ammons said. "It came from his sense of the importance of interdisciplinary work, in my opinion, long before most people had an appreciation for how important it is to be able to work across disciplines."

Ammons and Litvak added that Rosenmeier was also ahead of the times with regards to his passion for the environment.

"He taught a course called 'Roots and Growth,' and it brought together understanding about life on the planet in terms of things growing and our own human place in that system of growth," Ammons said. "It was before we had an environmental studies program."

Rosenmeier was the recipient of numerous fellowships and

not have textbook solutions."

According to Le, EWB plans to make the 5K an annual fundraiser.

"We are hoping it will become an annual event after this, and will be a bigger fundraiser," she said.

Schuman also hopes the event will grow in future years, although this year's event was a success overall.

"I think the event went very well," Schuman told the Daily in an email. "We had good turnout of runners and walkers, and pretty good weather, all things considered.

We made several hundred dollars for our projects, which is great. Next year, we'd love to have an event with even more runners and walkers."

ten in four years, and I don't think it will be," Gunn said. "I think this is big. I really think there is a lot of student excitement about this ... that's what motivates us, even though we are not going to be able to see the fruits of our work."

Dean of Academic Affairs for Arts and Sciences James Glaser said that the university admires what Northeastern has accomplished with its co-op program, but the administration does not plan on creating a co-op at this time.

"It's not something that we're discussing at present," Glaser told the Daily in an email.

"And given how big the agenda is, I don't think it's likely to happen any time soon ... it's clear that a good co-op program requires a lot of planning and care and resources."

awards, according to BergerSweeney.

"He was widely published and participated and presented at workshops throughout his long career," she said. "At Tufts, he served on numerous departmental, program and university committees and subcommittees, including the Experimental College Board in 1970-1972, which produced the proposal for the Freshman Explorations Program."

Rosenmeier's compassion and dedication to his students was obvious, Halvey said.

"Jesper lived to split hearts of stone, to break into the hearts of his students and everyone around him, and we should consider this moment his final lesson to us," Halvey wrote. "We should cry for this man, but we should let our tears fall down onto a smile for the life that he

lived and the man that he was, and appreciate the rarity of a man of this depth in this age of emotional extremism."

Litvak assured current students that the Department of English is working to find a professor to take Rosenmeier's place for the rest of the semester and that students will be able to receive credit for their course.

"It won't be the same as if Professor Rosenmeier were teaching the course, but we will do everything we can to provide the students with an academic experience so there should be no worrying about their being able to complete the semester," he said.

Litvak added that various departments will work together to prepare an appropriate memorial service. Additional information about these plans will be forthcoming.

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Computer Science limits course registration, makes additional efforts to expand

by Nadya Netcheva Contributing Writer

As students from both the School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Engineering flock to computer science courses, classes are filled to capacity and have maintained lengthy wait lists this semester as the department struggles to meet the growing student demand. In light of increasing interest, the Department of Computer Science recently announced new enrollment policies for entry-level courses, like "Introduction to Computer Science" (Comp 11).

For next semester's course registration, the only students who will be able to register for Comp 11 and “Data Structures” (Comp 15) are freshmen in both the Schools of Arts and Sciences and Engineering, or those who have already declared majors in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering or cognitive and brain science. All other students will only be able to register through special wait list sections, with priority given to those minoring in computer science. Additionally, many upper-level courses, like "Machine Structure and Assembly Language Programming" (Comp 40), will now be limited to declared computer science majors or first-year students.

The announcement was delivered to the student body in a March 23 letter from the Department of Computer Science. According to this letter, the department has modified its registration policies in order to adequately serve students without placing additional stresses on its faculty members.

"We have put in place a new registration procedure to ensure that students majoring in computer science and those required to take our courses have priority [when] enrolling in our courses" Associate Professor of Computer Science Samuel Guyer said. "This procedure will enable better utilization of resources and deliver an effective learning experience for all of our students."

Despite the limits to enrollment, the department is also striving to expand, according to Guyer. He noted that the department is making several changes to better accommodate a larger population of computer science students, two of which are focused on increasing faculty and improving their methods.

"First, we have been working closely with the administration to secure additional resources — more faculty, more lecturers and more graduate teaching assistant positions," Guyer said.

"Second, we are working closely with the Tufts Center for the Enhancement

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Halligan Hall has recently seen many computer science classes filled to capacity, prompting the Department of Computer Science to create a new enrollment policy. of Learning and Teaching to explore, implement and assess new teaching techniques."

Guyer additionally pointed to technological improvements within the department as a way to accommodate more students.

"We have [also] developed a number of web-based tools to support common tasks, such as collection of assignments, interactive online grading, automated program testing and general grading workflow management," Guyer said. "We are the computer science department, after all."

Despite the department's steps toward development, students have expressed their concerns about the effectiveness of the new enrollment regulations.

"I am thinking of majoring in cognitive and brain sciences, but I don't want to declare my major just yet," Maya Salcido, a freshman, said. "I am worried how that will affect my chances of being allowed to take computer science classes."

As an engineering student, Alice Lee is also worried about her ability to take computer science classes. She said she is contemplating switching her major to computer science to ensure that she will be able to enroll in all the classes.

"I'm reserving judgment until I can

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Chris Gregg began teaching in the Department of Computer Science this semester, reflecting the department's efforts to expand its faculty.

see what it is like for people who are not computer science majors," Lee, a freshman, said. "I understand why the new regulations are in place, but I do think that people who do not want to [major in] computer science should be able to take classes in the department if they are interested."

Professor of Computer Science Carla Brodley explained increased enrollment has contributed to a lack of resources within the department.

"Every member of our department wants to make computer science available to anyone interested in the subject, but the reality is there are not sufficient resources at this time ... to provide a high-quality experience for all students who might be interested in computer science," Brodley said.

One of these resources is the number of professors within the Department of Computer Science.

Lecturer Chris Gregg is a recent addition to the department. After attending Johns Hopkins University, Gregg joined the Navy, earning the title of U.S. Naval Officer in the Cryptology/ Information Warfare Community.

Gregg then obtained his master's degree in Education at Harvard University and went on to obtain his Ph.D in computer engineering at the University of Virginia.

According to Gregg, the department is currently in the process of hiring a fulltime professor, as well as other positions.

He discussed not only the limitations in the department's faculty, but in its facilities, as well.

"We are kind of limited in the number of faculty that can take on these introductory courses," he said. "I know there are discussions with the dean of engineering about how to address those issues ... Also, it's tough to schedule classes because there [are] not enough big lecture halls around Tufts to fit them in."

Gregg, who currently teaches two sections of Comp 15, said that his hire was a part of the department's initiatives to expand.

"I think that Tufts prides itself, particularly in the computer science department, in providing the best teaching for a large number of students," he said. "Given that enrollment has increased significantly in computer science, I think my hire came at a time when they ... [realized] we are only a department of 15 full-time faculty ... [serving a huge part] of the whole Tufts population in various courses."

e all know breakups suck.

As much as I usually try to twist things around in this column, there's really not much I can do with simple facts of life.

Breakups suck. Dewick is better than Carm. The Joey is not on time. Things like this are just so inarguable that the sooner the uphill freshmen accept it, the better things will be for everyone.

Anyway, the reason this is on my mind is because I recently went through a breakup of my own. I'm sort of a chicken about these types of things (a.k.a any sort of important conversation that I have to initiate), and so I had to plan out everything I wanted to say in advance.

This definitely helped immensely, and I think he took it rather well. To help out anyone who may be in my same situation, here's the gist of what I said: "Do you remember back when we started seeing each other? Back in late November, or maybe it was early December. I had just gotten out of a relationship, and you were so new and exciting that I didn't think twice about plunging in headfirst. Everything was great at first — we even got to spend Christmas together with my family. But I've recently realized that — I'm sorry, winter — but I just need to move on.

"Like I said, it was all sunshine and happiness back in the early days — light chills, frolicking in a dusting of snow — but then you showed your true colors and exactly how cold and unforgiving you can be. You became moody and jealous when I left you for a week to vacation in the Caribbean. And then when you felt me pulling away, you turned even more terrible and whipped out a polar vortex that took me completely by surprise.

"If I'm being completely honest, that's not the entire story. Your iciness and possessiveness not only isolated me, but drove me into the arms of another. I know you've been suspicious of me and spring for a while, and I'm sorry to tell you, but I'm seeing him now. The thing is, I have to think about where I see this going long-term, winter, and I just don't think it will work out between us. Who do I want to spend my May birthday with? Who do I want to take home to my family for Easter?

And, I mean, it's called Spring Fling for a reason. Spring is gentle and kind; you're harsh and cold. He's even started to give me flowers — new ones, every day. All you ever gave me was soggy socks, longer walks to class and a few mild cases of frostnip. It's over."

I know it seems like I was a bit harsh, but my now-ex seemed to take it as well as he could have. If you check the weather forecast for this week, it appears that winter has finally taken my hints and is allowing spring and me to be together. That's not to say it's set in stone, of course; this is New England, after all, and winter could be back with a vengeance by the time you finish reading this column. But as of right now, it's looking good. So get outside, Jumbos, and enjoy the feeling of sunshine, happiness and weather that doesn't make you want to run back inside and bingewatch Netflix. Even us New Englanders can find true love and spring, although it does often take us a while. Now, if you'll excuse me, I've got to run; my new boyfriend is a bit of a neat freak, and I've got to get started on my spring cleaning.

Lex Erath is a sophomore majoring in economics. She can be reached at Alexandra.

Erath@tufts.edu.

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'Captain America' is thrilling spectacle 'The Winter Soldier' stands as one of Marvel's best

by Dan O'Leary

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Of all the heroes assembled in 2012's wildly successful "The Avengers," it's easy to perceive the straight-laced Captain America

Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Directed by Anthony & Joe Russo Starring Chris Evans, Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson, Robert Redford

(Chris Evans) as the least interesting of the crew, especially when compared to teammates like a billionaire armored playboy and a raging green monster. For the hero's second solo outing, "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" was faced with the challenge of developing a character that could have easily come off as plain vanilla in the wrong hands. The movie's solution is to shake Captain America's foundation to its very core, making him question his own country and ideals. It's a brilliant move, one that propels the film to heights not usually seen in superhero blockbusters. Beyond serving as a breath of fresh air in theaters — rescuing us from the recent deluge of nonsense that includes shirtless Spartans and Liam Neeson on a plane — "The Winter Soldier" is an inspired entry in the superhero genre and a near perfect success.

Set after the events of "The Avengers," "The Winter Solider" finds Steve Rogers (a.k.a. Captain America) still adjusting to

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'Captain America: The Winter Soldier' offers the most engaging portrayal of the character to date. modern life after being frozen for over half a century, all the while serving on missions for S.H.I.E.L.D., the government defense organization that has grown even more powerful as a response to the NewYork attack. As hinted at in trailers, developments in Washington, D.C. have Rogers questioning what has happened to his country during his absence and what exactly the cost of freedom is. Without delving into spoilers, the film wastes little time setting major events in motion and diving into its main plot, embracing many themes of '70s era post-Watergate political films.

Though there are times that the plot may

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feel a bit convoluted, Roger's foes eventually expand beyond the titular Winter Soldier to include the military-industrial complex itself, an explicit connection to recent events that lends the film an unusual level of gravitas.

While heady subtext like this could threaten to overwhelm the film, "Winter Soldier" finds its soul and anchor in Evan's portrayal of Rogers. While Evans was certainly likeable in his first turn as Rogers in "Captain America: The First Avenger" (2011), he has now reached a level of comfort in his third see AMERICA, page 6

ALBUM REVIEW

Cloud Nothings delights with fourth album

by Veronica Little Daily Editorial Board

To those of us who listen to the radio and not much else, it can seem like there hasn't been anything resembling lo-fi indie

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‘Portlandia’ has returned for more irony-drenched comedy.

'Portlandia' is far from over

by Anthony Martinez Daily Editorial Board

There are few comedy shows that showcase as small a small niche as "Portlandia" (2011-present), and even fewer that sat-

Portlandia

Starring Fred Armisen, Carrie Brownstein, Kyle MacLachlan

Airs Thursdays at 10 p.m. on IFC isfy the comedic desires of such a particular target audience. The humor does not just revolve around lampooning hipster stereotypes, but is specifically focused on the hipster stereotypes of one particular city — but then again, that's something Portland, Ore. is in no short supply of. The brainchild of Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein, "Portlandia" returned for a new season on Feb. 27, and the show is doling out more ironic humor than ever — now with more poignant issues at stake. Six episodes in, the fourth season is more than halfway finished, and has consistently delivered the show's best episodes thus far.

There are several reasons for this. For one, the show is truly hitting its stride in terms of reoccurring gags. It seems like watching two people star in terrible adoption commercials for a dog shelter would get old after a few

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times, but Armisen and Brownstein, as the staff of Portland Pet Haven, somehow manage to keep it funny. They've ratcheted up the number of short skits in the show and scaled back the central plot of each episode.

This increased variety is a welcome shift, especially for a show that relies heavily on improvised, deadpan humor.

This new season has seen "Portlandia" avoid pitfalls like the hour-long "Brunch" special that ended their second season — a finale that was so indulgent and drawnout, it killed most of the humor the show usually excels at. Rather, the new episodes' centralized plotlines feel more polished and complete, such as Steve Buscemi playing a corporate vegetable executive who attempts to increase celery consumption, only to become embroiled in a noire-style cop drama framed within a John Grisham novel.

A lot of the topics feel more universal as well. In the premiere, Dave (Armisen) and Kath (Brownstein) search for somewhere to park downtown, only to find that the only place available that doesn't cost money to stay in is a 15-minute-parking space. The eternal torment of finding good parking is an issue any urban resident can relate to, and what's great about "Portlandia" is that it acknowledges this kind of trivial topic and then carries it out to its logical absurdity:

rock on the top charts in years. With a slew of hip-hop, R&B and electronic tracks monopolizing airtime, it's easy to forget that there are rock bands out there. Indeed, bubbling just below the surface of pop stardom are countless bands producing exciting work and garnering huge followings. Cloud Nothings is perfect example.

The brainchild of singer-songwriter Dylan Baldi, Cloud Nothings began as one of his various solo projects. After realizing the potential in his music, Baldi dropped out of college, put a live band together and devoted himself fully to the group. Now releasing their fourth studio album, Cloud Nothings’ musicians have proven themselves to be exciting self-starters, making music that's peppered with bold sounds and powerful melodies.

The group — founded in Cleveland — has gone through many transformations, the most notable being the transition from a solo project into a fully formed band. Their first two albums, "Turning On" (2009) and "Cloud Nothings" (2011), were released when Cloud Nothings was still Baldi's solo effort. The albums, both charming and exciting, garnered critical buzz and a growing fan base. However, it was with 2012's "Attack on Memory" that Cloud Nothings really came into its own.

The first outing as a full band, "Attack on Memory" received glowing reviews and

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ll the various romantic tropes have been deployed, the unresolved sexual tension has been lingering for ages, the fans are practically panting in anticipation and finally — finally — the two people in a couple get together (or are on the verge of doing so).

And then, they instantly decide that they're better off friends.

As far as tropes go, this is one of the rarest of the rare. Almost as soon as the creators deploy the "better off friends" trope, they back away from it by piling on some unresolved sexual tension, or having the pair get back together a season or two later.

Very rarely do characters try life as a couple, dismiss it with a collective shrug and go back to their stellar friendship, breathing a sigh of relief at the bullet they've dodged.

To quote "When Harry Met Sally" (1989): "Men and women can't be friends because the sex part gets in the way." (Of course, unless he's gay. Then a fabulous, high-fiving, gossiping, utterly stereotypical friendship is launched.)

In fact, this trope is so rare that it took me quite a while to find an example of it.

Finally, I thought that I'd found one: Ted (Josh Radnor) and Robin (Cobie Smulders), from "How I Met Your Mother" (20052014), who were able to let each other go after years of angst. (Warning: there are spoilers ahead for those who haven't yet watched the series finale.) Only then, as I watched in horror, the titular mother (Cristin Milioti) was summarily killed off, and the show tried to make the case that, after all this time, Ted was meant to end up with Robin. Seasons worth of character development were smashed to pieces, and the series finale of a show that I once loved for its willingness to bend tropes proved, once and for all, the shortsightedness of a media that can't see beyond any relationship that isn't romantic.

The controversial final episode of "How I Met Your Mother" also highlighted the need for more TV shows, books and movies that feature the "better off friends" trope. Yes, romantic relationships are the bread and butter of many a story arc. As long as creators maintain the possibility of a romantic relationship, they have it as a fallback story, should they need the option.

Yet platonic friendships have just as much — if not more — potential, like Harry Potter and Hermione Granger, or Blair (Leighton Meester) and Serena (Blake Lively) from "Gossip Girl" (2007-2012).

Romantic relationships are generally seen in one of three stages: broken up, together or in the process of getting together.

Platonic friendships have a million different stages. It's a shame that our media can't recognize this and stretch their story arcs to conceive of a pairing that really are better off as friends.

A happily-ever-after isn't always possible — sometimes relationships don't work out. And sometimes, instead of the two partners walking away from each other, sobbing in the rain, they can actually be friends and forge a better relationship than ever. Sometimes, it can even be a source of humor, as they tease each other about how terrible their first kiss was. The media should give us hope that the end of a romance doesn't have to mean the end of everything, that it's possible to move past mistakes and find a future that encompasses both a new love and an old friend.

That's where "How I Met Your Mother" went wrong: It refused to acknowledge that both Ted and Robin could have moved on from each other and decided to look to the past rather than the future. So let's resolve to look forward, to look to new kinds of relationships and the promise that a beginning is to be found in every ending.

Natalie Girshman is a sophomore majoring in history and drama. She can be reached at Natalie.Girshman@tufts.edu.

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allowed the group more widespread fame. This transformation — from solo project to full group — not only made an impact on the band's persona and style, but also changed them sonically. What resulted was a distinct musical flair and, ultimately, a clearer picture of Baldi's musical aspirations and contributions.

This latest release, titled "Here and Nowhere Else," is a total home run. A short album with only eight tracks, "Here and Nowhere Else" is a neat package of grungy music, with obvious charm and nuanced, sophisticated musical elements. It is easy, in the case of Cloud Nothings — or in the case of any lo-fi indie rock band for that matter — for a listener to overlook the immense skill required to produce such infectious tracks. For instance, the final and most popular track

on the album, "I'm Not Part of Me," is a carefree and easy jam on the surface. It is clear, however, that the band intentionally pulled back its typically intense percussion, in favor of a more melodically driven song. With a unique bass-line and harmonized lyrics at the chorus, "I'm Not Part of Me" represents a triumph of song writing and production. Cloud Nothings' ability to craft songs that sound effortless but are intentional and musically meaningful is what sets the band apart from peers.

Other notable tracks on the album include "Quieter Today," a song with a surprising and involved melodic guitar. The song harkens back to the post-hardcore emo era with its screamed verses and abrupt breaks — a nostalgic turn for fans of bands like My Chemical Romance and Atreyu.

Another great track is "Giving Into

Seeing." The song is composed of a long instrumental portion that builds into a musical frenzy, culminating in Baldi shouting unintelligibly in the pre-chorus. The song is unapologetically loud and raucous, grounding Cloud Nothings firmly in its lo-fi, garage band genre.

Ultimately, "Here and Nowhere Else" is an interesting and seriously successful statement for modern indie-rock music. Cloud Nothings has proven what many bands need to learn first-hand: producing good music is about sticking to your guns, even if it means smaller shows and less money. Cloud Nothings is comfortable experimenting in its genre's arena, but it steers clear of ancillary musical influences that would comprise its musical identity. This, really, is what makes the lo-fi genre so addictive: it isn't about anything but the music.

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outing that allows the character to feel fully realized. While Roger's characterization still touches upon the fish out of water aspect that was so prominent in earlier films, the seeds of doubt that he has concerning S.H.I.E.L.D.'s intentions in "Avengers" have now fully developed; we are presented with a hero dealing with the gradual erosion of values and institutions he once had faith in. Combined with Evans' charm and likeability in the role, Rogers now stands as one of the most engaging characters in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Beyond Evans in the lead, the film truly feels like a team effort thanks to a cohesive script and excellent supporting cast. Scarlett Johansson returns as fellow Avenger Natasha Romanoff (a.k.a. Black Widow), who displays a surprising camaraderie with Evans and delivers her best performance as Romanoff yet.

Rogers also finds a new comrade in veteran Sam Wilson, portrayed by Anthony Mackie, who easily fits in with the already established cast. Other returning faces include Cobie Smulders as Maria Hill and Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, who has a larger role in the proceedings than in any previous Marvel film.

As many of the cast members have already starred in multiple films together, the character interactions in "The Winter Solider" con-

sistently find the right tone and help to flesh out the various subplots.

The remaining aspects of the film are executed nearly flawlessly, largely thanks to directors Anthony and Joe Russo, best known for their work on "Community" (2009-present). The Russo brothers have crafted a thrilling movie, filled with intricately plotted and dazzling action pieces that fully demonstrate the range of Rogers abilities. Thanks to varying camera work and exciting choreography, many of the fight scenes have a kinetic energy that make each sequence pop off the screen. Beyond these action-filled moments, "Winter Soldier" is an expertly plotted film, never squandering its momentum nor rushing individual scenes.

"Captain America: The Winter Soldier" reaches that rare achievement of franchise films: a sequel that surpasses the original. The movie manages to effortlessly combine character development, visual spectacle, broader political themes and cues for future Marvel films, while also boldly choosing not to revert to the status quo at the film's conclusion.

Futhermore thanks to Evans' performance, the wit and heart of its hero is maintained throughout the film. The end result is one of Marvel's finest films to date: an engaging experience for both fans of the genre and moviegoers in general.

Dave and Kath skim an art exhibit, pay an obligatory visit to see a newborn baby, eat at a molecular gastronomy restaurant and visit their friend at a hospital — all in under 15 minutes, and with just enough time to hook up in the back of the car at the end of it all.

At the same time, the show tackles issues relevant to today's cultural sensitivities. Overwhelmed by the number of social responsibilities she has to carry out via various social media sites, Brownstein declares "social bankruptcy" and purges herself of all virtual identities. Later in the sketch, however she's unable to cope with the loneliness of being disconnected from the people she wanted to get away from in the first place and wants back in — only to find that nobody can even acknowledge her existence anymore. The humor of the skit is deft, but beneath it is an extremely tactful satire about disappearing social platforms and the awkward gulf between wanting to be free of superficial online interactions and needing them to interact in a technology-saturated world.

And what would "Portlandia" be without its cameos and references to hip indie bands? Tunde Adebimpe of TV on the Radio appears in the first episode, though only appears to confirm, during a post-date fact checking service, that he does not, in fact, know Armisen's character.

Anne Clarke (better known as St. Vincent) also appears several times. There's really nothing less to expect from a show that had No Doubt appear in a hot air balloon for hardly any reason at all. The cameos are fine — if anything it's nice to see "Portlandia" owning the fact that it's the only show that can pull these sorts of gags and get away with it.

Simply put, the new season of "Portlandia" has everything you'd expect from it. The show has only improved with time, and, what's better, it continues to focus on its strengths and unabashed status as the show everybody watched before it was cool. "Portlandia" has already been renewed for a fifth season which, if this season is any indication, could end up being the best yet.

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Computer science should be open to everyone

It's a familiar sight on the Tufts campus: huddles of undergrads, conglomerating in dorm lounges and study rooms, hunched over their laptops as they type furiously away at what any outsider would infer to be nothing more than a series of loops and scripts.

Then there are the stragglers who stumble home in the wee hours of the morning, bleary-eyed and tired, bidding Halligan Hall adieu until next time.

What is this phenomenon that's sweeping campus? None other than computer science, of course — the subject that has taken center stage and become increasingly popular among undergrads in recent years. Interest in these programming courses spans disciplines and majors, pulling students from both the School of Engineering and the School of Arts and Sciences.

But the student body is not the only group on campus that has noticed this shift; the university and the Department of Computer Science have recognized that

there is an increased interest in the subject and that the enrollment in entry-level courses is growing. Due to this influx of students into computer science classes, reevaluations have been made, and changes have occurred.

As many current and hopeful computer science students are well aware, there will be major alterations to the enrollment process starting in the Fall 2014 semester. In an effort to avoid placing excessive strain on the resources and faculty members of the department, only first-year students and declared computer science majors will be able to directly enroll in most of the courses essential to the curriculum, such as Comp 11, Comp 15 and Comp 40, according to a March 23 announcement from the Department of Computer Science.

The university has had no choice but to make changes to accommodate this surge in student interest. Tufts has made commendable efforts to strengthen the department by

working to secure more resources, as well as hire more lecturers and teaching assistants, and these particular efforts are a step in the right direction. However, while the changes to the enrollment policy are certainly well intended, limiting the number of students who can take these classes is undoubtedly two steps back.

Tufts is placing an ultimatum on the numerous students who have never been exposed to real computer programming before college by forcing them to either delve right into it during their freshman year or possibly never get the chance to do so again. Yes, doing this will funnel resources toward those students who are willing to dedicate their entire academic careers to an education in computer science, but it will also sharply limit what are perhaps the most invaluable resources in the field of programming: new perspectives, new ideas and dedicated new students who possess the drive and desire to learn.

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Facebook's acquisition of Oculus should worry gamers

by Billy Lincourt The Niner Times

Worrying news spread fast in the gaming community when Oculus VR, makers and developers of the Oculus Rift virtual reality headset, was purchased by social media giant Facebook. Much of the outrage is due to Oculus selling out to a big company. Some also fear that this platform for virtual reality gaming will be turned, twisted and perverted into simply money grabs like "Candy Crush: Virtual Reality." Basically, the worry is that having this amazing technology forced into scenarios that it was not made for will turn it into nothing more than a gimmick.

There was also confusion about the acquisition by Facebook. It sounds odd that a social media company would be interested in acquiring the leader of the virtual reality gaming niche. Though, after some thought, it could be worse. A company like Electronic Arts, a major video game publisher, would most definitely have treated it like a gimmick, forcing it into every product until people got sick of it. On the other end of the spectrum, Valve, a well-regarded game developer and creator of the digital distribution platform Steam, would most likely treat the Oculus

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headset with the respect it deserves. Valve is known for innovating and taking great care of the products they make; this would have gone over well with gamers.

Some developers did jump ship from developing for Oculus shortly after Facebook's purchase. One of the largest and most well-known is Mojang, the developers of the Internet sensation "Minecraft." Shortly after the purchase of Oculus went public, "Minecraft" creator Markus "Notch" Persson tweeted, "We were in talks about maybe bringing a version of 'Minecraft' to Oculus. I just cancelled that deal. Facebook creeps me out." How many other companies with large loyal followings will jump ship like that?

The implementation of virtual reality platforms in social media is unavoidable. It is going to happen eventually, and that is not a bad thing. The thought of being able to sit on your couch and interact with people in a virtual chat room where you can actually see them is undoubtedly cool for social networking and communication. Getting a full cinematic experience by watching a movie on your headset sounds fantastic, as does watching live sports or concerts from the comfort of your home, yet feeling like you are actually there. Whether or not Facebook will

make these interesting uses a reality remains to be seen.

Grass roots tech enthusiasts were originally making Oculus as a gaming platform, and the chief fear is that it will be lost to the social media world now that the largest social media company bought it out. Sure, Facebook has experience with games, but they are always at the mercy of Facebook's tendency to change their platform in an effort to get more users. Facebook just recently changed is layout again, and these changes are not always well received.

Now games on Facebook are not really on Facebook, with more and more of these games just connecting to the site as a way to share scores and advertise.

The goal of a social media platform is to gain more users; the goal of a game developer is to provide an immersive and entertaining experience through gameplay and storytelling. These goals, while not mutually exclusive, can compete with each other. If Facebook remembers that, in the case of gamers, the best way to get the most users is to make quality games, then they may just have a shot to win the gaming community over with quality services and appropriate utilization of Oculus.

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Why we need white racial satire

by Taonga Leslie

The Harvard Political Review

In a recent April 1 installment of "Black Girl Dangerous," a popular blog of the post-new left, Mia McKenzie questions the willingness of people of color to defend "The Colbert Report" (2005-present) against Suey Park's #CancelColbert Twitter campaign. "What is white racial satire 'doing' for us that is so important?"

McKenzie asks, wondering why people of color would put themselves on the line in defense of a white comedian.

The wording of the question is part of a trend in post-new left circles that devalues the nuances of individual experience in favor of identity-based narratives. A person of color defending Colbert is suspect because his or her primary motive should be racial self-interest. Colbert's race outweighs the content and context of his satire, allowing McKenzie to draw a false equivalence between "The Colbert Report" and "Chelsea Lately" (2007-present). The details of the event itself are less important than its potential as a jumpingoff point for discussions of race, gender and sexuality. In the process, individual experiences are flattened and personal agency is diminished.

Park's very campaign is emblematic of this approach. Despite the campaign's name, Park is not particularly concerned with any single joke or even Colbert himself.

In an interview with Salon, she describes the hashtag as a "tool" to describe the evil of "whiteness at large." According to Park, no individual white person is welcome in her revolution against the racist hegemony because "whiteness will always be the enemy." Park expresses impatience with

"understanding context," instead highlighting the overwhelming importance of race in determining her understanding of events.

"Black Girl Dangerous" takes a similarly deterministic approach to identity and interpersonal relations. White supremacy, patriarchy, homophobia and cissexism, are treated not as overall trends, but as literal realities that create near impossible divides between identity groups. According to the blog's ideology, empathy across lines of gender, race or sexuality is virtually impossible.

In fact, a large proportion of the blog's posts are dedicated to casting suspicion on the very idea of an "ally." Aside from a page that encourages readers to become "allies of the blog" for $20 a month, the term is treated with a mix of skepticism and disdain.

Emphasizing boundaries and divisions is one of the blog's primary motives. While McKenzie and other contributors might make passing mention of self-avowed enemies of the movement, their true vitriol is reserved for those who attempt to transgress social boundaries. Thus, activists are far more likely to criticize Macklemore's pro-gay anthem "Same Love" (2012) than Eminem's blatantly homophobic "Rap God" (2013).

People who attempt to serve as allies to a movement outside their identity are far more suspect than those that act in self-interest.

Tightening down on boundaries makes good sense as a business strategy for rising stars of the post-new left. By emphasizing the importance of race in shaping interests, identity bloggers can essentially corner the market. In this light, Suey Park's interview style has as much to do with self-promotion as it does with social change. Park devotes as much space to referencing her own work as a creative writer and comedian as she does to critiquing the powers that be. Park's mes-

sage to potential audiences and employers is clear: Her identity as a person of color allows her comedy to succeed where the work of white satirists inevitably fails.

Yet while the new left's boundaries keep the privileged out, and benefit activists colonizing new markets, they also police the behavior of the disadvantaged identities the new left claims to speak for. When people of color, gays and women transgress identitybased barriers, they are of accused of internalized racism, homophobia and sexism. In the case of Colbert, McKenzie's question is rhetorical. A white comedian can do nothing to advance the cause of equality — "It's white supremacy (with a heaping helping of patriarchy and male privilege) that tries to convince us otherwise."

But the question remains to be answered: "What is white racial satire 'doing' for us?"

Or, more specifically, what is Stephen Colbert doing for us? As a straight, white, male comedian, Colbert represents the possibility of a human rights discourse that isn't solely based on self-interest. The possibility that identity may shape our actions and tastes, but does not predetermine them. The possibility of empathy.

Colbert is by all means an imperfect ally. Sometimes his jokes go too far, and sometimes they unintentionally detract from his broader purpose. Yet, at its best, his work calls into question and exposes the unsound foundations of our nation's racist, homophobic, transphobic and sexist assumptions. Activists like Suey Park and Mia MicKenzie have made a name for themselves by highlighting and reinforcing the boundaries that divide us. Stephen Colbert and, yes, white racial satire, show us how absurd those boundaries are to begin with.

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Student athletes must take caution before unionizing

by Jordyn Holman The Daily Trojan

As the National Collegiate Athletic Association's March Madness draws to a close — and takes with it millions of adoring college basketball fans — the conversation surrounding student-athletes and how they are treated and perceived on college campuses is only just revving up.

A different college sport, yet one just as lucrative as men's basketball, has revitalized the conversation surrounding the rights that student-athletes are afforded. A decision by the National Labor Relations Board on March 26 allowed Northwestern University football players to unionize, according to CNN. This decision has the potential to change the way colleges, students and fans interpret the term "student-athlete."

For students who play sports in college — especially at Division I universities, where practice and game schedules are demanding and performance expectations are extremely high — the athlete distinction of "student-athlete" sometimes surpasses the student title.

But if Northwestern University football players do vote to form a union among themselves, the consequences and implications that come from having a union might detract more from their lives than expected, and will most certainly have consequences that roll over into the general student body.

The term student-athlete has always been tied to the economic and employment distinction of the athlete. It was first crafted by the NCAA in the 1950s after the widow of a Colorado football player who had died of a head injury tried to file for workmen's compensation death benefits. Designating participants in college sports as student-athletes, the NCAA helped dissuade athletes from considering themselves as workers and being able to access workers' compensation ben-

efits. Instead, the term implied that all enrolled students who play college sports are engaged in secondary activities that enhance their education. For example, their status is essentially the same as members of the debate team or the band.

Their first job is not to be an athlete, it is to be a student. Everything else is gravy.

Yet the announcement coming out of Evanston, Ill. reopens the conversation of how student-athletes are viewed.

According to the NLRB, if the players do form a union, they could start demanding compensation for injuries suffered during practice or games and get the opportunity to benefit from the Workers' Compensation Act. This could challenge the way schools operate financially toward their athletes.

Despite the benefit workers' compensation could bring to student-athletes, the method of gaining it through a union has many downsides. Unions are large organizations that, in an ideal world, serve the best interests of everyone in them. Because of their size and strict standards, however, they often come at odds with other large institutions that have their own interests and goals. In the case of the Northwestern football players, they would be up against an established university that has had decades of practicing its message. The uphill battle to break down the way the NCAA functions at Division I colleges might prove too much for the new union to tackle.

In addition, through the union, the individual voices of the football players would become one. If a studentathlete wants more freedom to express him or herself and explore during his or her college years, like in the case with Kain Colter at Northwestern, it seems counterproductive to join an organization that focuses on conforming ideas and interests.

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lucrative business. According to 2012 statistics, the NCAA made more than $10.6 billion in total revenue from games and tournaments from the more than 420,000 NCAA student athletes. Specifically for college football, the average amount of school revenue made reached up to $15.8 million per school. Yet if current studentathletes attempt to step into this bustling business world and transform it, it has the potential to take away from their studies and other aims.

Furthermore, the right for football players to form unions affects more than just those student-athletes. Talk of a union should not just take place among the student-athletes. In many Division I schools, a portion of all students' tuition goes to fund the athletic department.

According to a 2010 USA Today study, approximately 23 percent of in-state tuition goes to fund sports. Therefore all students should have a voice in how a union of student-athletes will be organized on campus.

The decision by the NLRB is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the conversation of how universities treat their student-athletes and the power student-athletes yield within these universities. But as Northwestern football players — and student-athletes in general — move forward in redefining their role and rights, it is paramount to keep in mind that their decisions have ramifications that extend beyond the locker room. By joining a union, the responsibilities of maintaining one unified and all-inclusive voice become more challenging. In addition, it is important not to leave out the voice of other students involved in clubs that do not have the luxury of unionizing.

When entering these unchartered territories, extreme caution should be exercised before any call is made.

Just like in any college sport, thousands of fans and naysayers are watching and waiting for the next play to be made.

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t what point, when reading, should you just give up? This is possibly one of the most important questions we face as readers in the digital age, when time is scarce and our collective reserves of attention are even scarcer. If you're one of those who would like to pretend that this question doesn't occur to you often, quit the act. Even those of us who are passionate about our futile efforts to become intellectually enlightened have those moments of mid-chapter book-dropping as we roll our eyes and open up our laptops.

This question of when to drop a book opens up the larger conversation of what each of us individually expects to gain from reading. A book is essentially a contract between a reader and a writer. The reader will devote time, energy and concentration to the act of reading and imaginatively engaging with the text, and in return, he or she expects to gain something worthwhile and beautiful that can’t be found in a Sparknotes summary or a movie adaptation starring Johnny Depp. An ideal work of fiction balances entertainment value with more complex ideas and stylistic endeavors, and also balances the length and difficulty of the novel with the ultimate satisfaction of finishing it.

Of course, in the enormously varied landscape of literature, one can find differing perspectives on how these balances ought to play out. How much are you willing to invest yourself in an especially tedious book, assuming (hoping? praying?) that finishing it will leave you satisfied? Everyone needs his or her own rule of thumb for when to quit on a book. Personally, I go with my gut. I recognize that there is a requisite amount of struggle I should put up with for any book, but if that struggle ever completely eclipses my curiosity and desire to continue, than I question whether I should continue reading it at all. After all, life is short, books are long and my reading list is practically endless.

There have been some books that I believe I made the right decision to close the cover on, like "NW" (2012) by Zadie Smith. Although she is one of my favorite authors, I believe that the somber realism of her latest novel simply wasn't for me, and I'm glad I gave myself the chance to move on to other things at that time. There have been some books that I'm not so proud of having put away, as well. According to friends, "The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay" (2000)

by Michael Chabon would have been a wonderful experience if I had kept up with it. Additionally, like anyone, I have a few too many half-finished classics on the bookshelves of the house I grew up in. Also worth mentioning are the kinds of books that I dearly wish that I had said goodbye to midway through and saved myself the time. Johnathan Lethem's "Fortress of Solitude" (2003) was interesting, I'll give it that, but I'll mostly remember it as over five hundred pages of poorly-paced indulgently narcissistic re-imaginings of the author's childhood that failed to be funny when it could have been, failed to be emotionally striking when it definitely was trying to be and threw in a science fiction twist halfway through what was otherwise a realist novel. I'm still a bit grumpy about the whole experience.

Anyways, what I hope you take from all of this, dear reader, is that giving up on a book is like ending a relationship: you shouldn't do it every time you hit a bump in the road, but sometimes you'll come to the inevitable conclusion that you and Stephen King are just incompatible people.

Kevin Criscione is a sophomore majoring in English. He can be reached at Kevin.

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and 12 assists between the two games against Western New England University and Conn. College. In this matchup against Hamilton, Uppgren, the team leader in points with 59 on the season, sparked Tufts' attack with seven goals and an assist.

These types of performances speak to both the depth and ability of a Jumbos' offense that is averaging 18 goals per game.

"We ask everyone on our team to do the same things offensively in terms of our system," head coach Mike Daly told the Daily in an email. "It is great to see so many guys be threats and it makes us tough to defend at times, but our entire team needs to keep improving our consistency. I thought the assistant coaches did a remarkable job preparing our three phases of the game. Our face-off unit got the ball to our offense and protected our defense. Our defense got the stops we needed and protected the offense. The offense got some very key goals, which protected the entire team. It really is a team game."

The Continentals struck first in the second quarter, as senior midfielder Bryan Hopper netted a goal at the 8:29 mark.

After Hopper's goal though, the Jumbos emphatically put the game away, building a 16-1 lead before the Continentals saw the back of the net again.

Junior attackman Chris Schoenhut scored his lone goal of the game two minutes after Hopper's strike, and then Uppgren hit three straight goals, giving him six before the end of the half and giving the Jumbos an 8-1 advantage going into the intermission.

The Jumbos picked up where they left off in the third quarter, as senior midfielder Peter Bowers netted his ninth goal of the season just under three minutes into the second half and junior midfielder Peter Gill scored back-to-back goals at the 11:11 and 6:49 marks. After Uppgren's seventh strike of the game and Bailey's second, senior defenseman Nate Marchand netted his first goal of the season to close out the third period with a 13-goal lead.

The fourth quarter brought substitutions for the Jumbos on the field.

Sophomore goalie Alex Salazar took over in net first, replacing senior Patton Watkins who had five saves on the day.

Salazar played the first ten minutes of the final period, allowing two goals and making three saves, and then junior Brian Droesch took over between the pipes for the final five minutes, making one save and allowing no goals.

Offensively, sophomore midfielder AJ Enchill scored a goal assisted by Bailey with 13 minutes remaining and senior tri-captain Beau Wood tacked on a goal 30 seconds later assisted by sophomore midfielder Jake Gillespie. Hamilton's two

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Sophomore midfielder Conor Helfrich was all over the field on Saturday, scooping up a game-high seven groundballs in his team's 18-3 win over Hamilton. scores in the fourth quarter came from sophomore midfielder Joe Ricciuti and junior attackman John Zimmerman. The Jumbos closed out the game on goals from sophomore attackman John Andreycak and junior midfielder Charlie Rubin.

The Jumbos ended with a slight advantage in ground balls, 44-42, and won 16 of the 25 face-offs, 11 of 17 wins coming from sophomore midfielder Conor Helfrich. Helfrich also led the game with seven ground balls, while Schoenhut had six and junior defenseman Garret Read had four. Schoenhut and Read also caused two turnovers apiece.

The Jumbos' depth offensively has caused problems all year for opponents' defenses, as was the case against Hamilton, since any combination of Tufts' attackmen or midfielders is prone to having big games.

"We have a lot of talented guys, but the mentality we have is that we let them choose who scores for us," McDermott said. "We don't care if it's an attackman, a midfielder, a short stick or [whoever], we're going to expose however they choose to play us. So against Hamilton, John [Uppgren] had a short-stick [defender] playing him on defense, so on offense we were able to get some picks for him, and I think that's why he got off

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coach Courtney Farrell's ability to use certain skillsets, such as Bowser's speed and Horner's agility, to take advantage of favorable one-on-one matchups.

"We really incorporate our strength into our motion." Horner said. "Against Williams we were a little taken aback by their high pressure, and today Hamilton had high pressure, but we expected it and knew we had to keep the ball moving and trust our teammates."

About midway through the half, junior defender Emily Wright, whose on-ball defense gave the Continentals problems all game, forced a turnover with a textbook stick check. Gathering the loose ball, she quickly passed to Bowser, who outran the defense before slipping a shot past freshman goalie Hannah Rubin.

With less than eight minutes remaining, the Continentals' offense found

its own rhythm. Gabriel, working from behind the cage, found senior attack Kathryn Maiorano on a strong cut in front of the net to bring the Continentals within two goals.

Hoping to kill the clock after Maiorano's goal proved futile, as Hamilton got the ball back. Freshman midfielder Casey File scored off a restart to make it a 9-8 game with three minutes remaining.

Bowser was able to pick up her gamehigh seventh draw control after File's goal. The Jumbos moved the ball around, relying on senior midfielder Eliza Halmo's steady hand in avoiding the aggressive stick checks by the Continentals.

However, miscommunication between Bowser and Ross led to an errant pass that hit off Ross' stick to give the Continentals a chance to tie the game with less than a minute to go. Forcing the action, Hamilton took advantage of a retreating Tufts' defense to pick up the final free-

so many shots. But I think that's one of the benefits to having a deep team. We can get that type of play from anybody, and on one day it's going to be Cole [Bailey], another it's going to be John and on another it's going to be Beau [Wood] or Chris [Schoenhut]."

The most redeeming aspect of the game for the Continentals was junior goalie Will Driscoll's play. Though Hamilton could not totally prevent the flood of goals from Tufts, Driscoll made 14 saves, including some impressive stops at point-blank range, before getting substituted out with just about six minutes remaining in the game. He also had a career-best six ground balls.

While it was important for Tufts to score a dominant win in the wake of an upset loss, the Jumbos are more focused on staying consistent and getting the job done in each game in the highly competitive NESCAC. "[The win's] important only in that it's a league win on the road," Daly said.

"Every league win or loss counts the same and means the same. Anybody can beat anybody and I was proud of our team, how they handled themselves this week, and certainly how they played today. It was a great reflection of our seniors and their leadership."

position shot of the game, with only 2.2 seconds remaining.

With only time to step and fire, Stephan sent her shot low. Gallimore was able to get just enough of her stick on the ball to direct toward the right post. The ball clipped the post, before stopping, just short of the goal line.

Seeing the ball get past Gallimore, the Continentals jumped in exuberance, before placing their hands on their heads in defeat, as the Jumbos rushed toward the goalie who had just saved the game.

"I felt like I had it in me," Gallimore said minutes after the game. "We practice that almost every day, so I felt like I had been there before and that I was going to make the save."

With only four conference games left in the season, and her team now sitting in fifth place in the conference, Gallimore kept the team afloat in the NESCAC, and may have saved more than just the game.

here's an interesting dynamic that goes on in sports: We condemn the cheaters and criminals ... unless they're on our team. We blame the athlete for retaliating when, in fact, the fan is the clear instigator.

In the most recent example of this hypocrisy, Milwaukee Brewers fans welcomed back Ryan Braun with a standing ovation.

The same Ryan Braun who adamantly denied ever having taken steroids, and tried to get everyone associated with the incident fired. He questioned the morals and dignity of the tester, and could've ruined his life forever. But as long as Braun's helping your team win, it's okay, right?

This isn't a baseball-specific issue, but rather spans the realm of all sports. Ray Rice allegedly beat his girlfriend, but I can guarantee you that if he were to come back to the field, the crowd would erupt when he rushes for his first touchdown. Ray Lewis, with a sketchy past to say the least, became a legend in Baltimore. Fans will look the other way when they want to, but will also point the finger when it's convenient for their favorite teams.

The issue lies not in the acceptance of players after the incidents, but the fact that fans try to take a moral high ground.

South Eastern Conference fans accuse other schools of cheating, but the truth is that the underground market runs rampant throughout all of college athletics. Fans' patronage will always boil down to one thing: What's in it for me?

This, in part, has led to the creation of an environment where the player is blamed regardless of the situation. For instance, last week, while going for a pop fly, the Cardinals' first baseman Matt Adams lightly shoved a fan in the chest after the fan interfered with — albeit while in the stands, so legally — Adams' pursuit of the ball. As Adams ran back to the field, the fan boldly started puffing his chest and extending his middle finger to Adams, exerting his toughness as he waited until the player had his back turned and couldn't defend himself.

And yet, this action is permissible. We laugh it off as "part of the game." We expect players of all levels, some as young as 18 competing in the raucous environments of Duke or Kentucky, to keep a level head when fans are shouting racial slurs at them, giving them death threats or insulting their family.

Frankly, it's disgusting.

In the event that a player responds in any fashion, whether it be a verbal or physical exchange, or even just a look, we condemn and criticize them for his or her lack of judgment and mental strength. The double standards are real, and it's only getting worse.

With the creation of social media sites and 24/7 media coverage, we live in a "now" society where fans have more access than ever to their favorite — or least favorite — athletes. They can berate them on Twitter, see their personal lives through organizations like TMZ and find out anything about their past with a simple Google search. The separation of personal and private lives that athletes of the past enjoyed is now just a distant memory.

In the grand scheme of things, I know that this isn't going to change. Fans will continue to cheer on "their" players regardless of the situation. They will continue to try to get in the head of athletes, then blame the athletes when there's an issue. All I can hope to do is point out the hypocrisy so that the next time fans try to become the moral police or point fingers, they'll think twice, knowing that if it was their player, the reaction wouldn't be the same. But until this happens to the fans — you're sacked!

Jordan Bean is a sophomore majoring in economics. He can be reached at Jordan.

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Tufts wins nail-biter over Hamilton

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There was no room for deception or strategy; just one lacrosse player whose job was to score, and another player whose job

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Ten Jumbos scored at least one goal as the No. 6 men's lacrosse team rolled to a definitive 18-3 win over the Hamilton

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Coming off of its first NESCAC loss of the season to Williams on April 1, Tufts returned to form, outshooting Hamilton 52-26.

Though the Jumbos did not net their first shot until sophomore attackman John Uppgren's strike with 6:29 remaining in the first period, they were never in any real trouble. After two more goals from Uppgren separated by junior attackman Cole Bailey's first of the game, the Jumbos had a 4-0 lead by the end of the first quarter.

While the Jumbos stayed in control throughout the game, the impressive result was not so much a response to their loss against the Ephs as it was its own separate feat.

"I only think it means that we were the better team that day," senior attackman Jack McDermott said. "It means that we were able to go out there, on a pretty big road trip where we stay overnight, and play a full game. I think it's easy to want to call it a 'bounce back,' or that we went out there and had to win, but I don't think that we changed anything really. We outplayed them, and that's really all there is to it."

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was to prevent that from happening.

With 2.2 seconds left in the game, Hamilton junior midfielder Ashleigh Stephan stared down Tufts junior goalie Rachel Gallimore on a free-position shot to determine whether the game would go to overtime or end with a Tufts victory.

Gallimore, and Tufts, came out on top of the showdown to secure a 9-8 victory over Hamilton. No. 19 Tufts is now 6-4 overall with a 3-3 record in the NESCAC, while Hamilton drops to 4-6 and 1-6, respectively.

The Jumbos got off to a fast start, scoring the first three goals of the game.

Junior attack Kali DiGate and the sophomore duo of attack Caroline Ross and midfield Brigid Bowser each added a goal to open up the scoring.

Hamilton responded with a 3-1 run to bring the score to 4-3. Throughout the first half, Hamilton took advantage of Tufts' aggressive defense, connecting on three of its five free-position shots.

The Jumbos won the next draw, and junior midfielder Lindsay Walker's unassisted goal with under six minutes left in the half gave her team a 5-3 lead.

A minute later, Tufts' deft ball movement led to a slow rotation by the Hamilton defense. Bowser was able to find DiGate, who used her length to get a clean, close-range shot around the recovering Hamilton defender.

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Sophomore attack Caroline Ross had a game-high three goals in Tufts 9-8 win over Hamilton on Saturday. unfazed. In a clear case of foreshadowing, the Continentals had success applying offensive pressure as the half wound down. Junior Madison Beres, after holding the ball in the zone, was able to pull off a quick double move and connect on her shot to make it 6-4.

Hamilton would add another goal with ten seconds remaining. Senior attack Katie D'Antonio buried her free-position shot to cut the lead to 6-5 and give the Continentals momentum heading into the half.

The Jumbos opened up the second half firing, but near misses by Bowser and DiGate gave the Continentals a chance to tie it up. Sophomore attack Margaret Gabriel would do just that on yet another Hamilton free-position shot.

Following Gabriel's goal, Tufts' defense settled down. They packed the middle of the zone, which forced Hamilton to make passes through small windows when its

players looked to get the ball inside.

"We played smarter defense in the second half," Gallimore said. "We weren't making dangerous checks, and we were playing good body defense like the way we practice. Everyone was clicking; everyone was communicating."

As the defense started to perform, the Jumbos found their rhythm on offense.

After forcing a turnover on their zone ride, the Jumbos' Ross was able to force a restart close to the Continental's goal.

She quickly scored in between a cluster of four Hamilton defenders to give Tufts a 7-6 lead.

A minute later, senior co-captain attack Gabby Horner was able to beat her defender with a series of dodges to bring the Jumbos up 8-6.

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Tufts drops doubleheader to Williams

by Tyler Maher Daily Editorial Board

Tufts' softball team lost consecutive games for the first time this season, dropping both games of a home doubleheader to Williams on Saturday. The No. 1 Jumbos had lost only once in their previous 15 games before being upset twice by their NESCAC rivals.

The first loss, an 8-7 defeat in their first home game of the season, snapped the Jumbos' 12-game winning streak that dated back to March 16. Tufts seemed to have the game well in hand when they took a 6-1 lead after four innings. In the fifth inning, however, the game unraveled, as Williams stunned Tufts with a five runs to tie the game.

The inning started when sophomore right fielder Priscilla Pino reached first on an error, and then moved to second after freshman catcher Ashley Wirth drew a walk. After Pino was thrown out at third on a fielder's choice, senior second baseman Theresa Legan doubled home Wirth for Williams' first run of the game. The very next batter, freshman shortstop Alison Michalik knocked in Wirth and Legan. Two batters later, with runners now on second and third, sophomore third baseman Kacey Cramer hit a two-run single to right to cap off the comeback. The resilient Ephs added two more in the sixth to take an 8-6 advantage.

The Jumbos appeared poised for a comeback when senior co-captain catcher Jo Clair led off the bottom of the seventh with a triple, her second hit of the game, and freshman third baseman Cassie Ruscz singled her home, putting the tying run on base with nobody out.

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Senior co-captain Jo Clair blasted her seventh home run of the season on Saturday, but the Jumbos lost both games of their doubleheader against the Williams Ephs.

With Tufts threatening, Williams starter junior Emma Harrington retired the next three Jumbos and finished off her complete-game win.

Tufts' starting pitcher, senior Lauren Giglio, also pitched a complete game but took the loss, her first of the season.

Nevertheless, she remained upbeat.

"Sometimes losses need to happen to reset a team," Giglio said. "It's the great teams who will rebound and succeed, and we are definitely one of those teams."

Even the best teams have weaknesses, though, and defense has been a sore spot for the Jumbos all season long. Their

troubles continued on Saturday as the Jumbos committed four errors in all, including three in the first game that led to three unearned runs.

"I think we have some defensive errors that need to be worked on and can be made into successes the next time around," Giglio said. "I never doubt the ability of my defense, and [I] am confident we can power through those mistakes for the future."

Head coach Cheryl Milligan also said that defense was an issue, but she expects improvement down the road as the younger players gain experience and

become more comfortable.

"We are sloppy and young right now, with a lot of puzzle pieces to put in place," Milligan said. "We aren't playing particularly smart defense or using the tools we have yet. We still need to click, but when we do we should be strong."

The second game saw the Ephs score quickly against sophomore starter Erica County, knocking in three runs in the first and another three in the second to take a commanding 6-0 lead. Milligan, forced to make an early call to the bullpen, brought in junior Allyson Fournier to stop the bleeding. Fournier was up to the task, delivering five perfect innings and striking out 10 along the way.

On the mound for Williams, freshman pitcher Brooke Bovier shut down the usually formidable Tufts bats to start the game, holding Tufts hitless for the first three innings.

With Fournier keeping Williams at bay, Tufts chipped away, rallying for two runs in the fourth on back-to-back RBI singles from Clair and Ruscz. Clair struck again in the sixth, smashing her seventh home run of the season. Two batters later, junior second baseman Gracie Marshall blasted her first home run of the year to trim the deficit to two. Despite their late power barrage, the Jumbos were unable to mount one last rally in the seventh and settled for a 6-4 loss, dropping their record to 14-3 on the season.

Giglio said that the losses were tough to swallow but believes Tufts will get back on track for Tuesday's doubleheader at Rhode Island College.

"I expect we'll bounce back with a championship-winning attitude, and the extreme drive we've had and will continue to have," she said.