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Hockey team loses two on the road

March 31

Last weekend, the hockey team finished what should be the most difficult stretch of games this season. The Jumbos faced stiff competition in two of the nation's best teams, and despite a hard-fought battle, they dropped two games to Maine squads Bowdoin and Colby. In its inaugural year in NESCAC/East Division, Tufts remains tenth in the league with a grim 4-10 record. The most difficult portion of its season is in the past, however, and the squad will look to rebound in its final nine games. The team has faced every top team in the NESCAC and is looking to secure victories over the next few weeks. After suffering a tough 7-2 loss to Bowdoin on Friday night, the team traveled to Waterville, ME Saturday to face the 11th ranked Colby White Mules. Though the Jumbos kept it close on Saturday and had several scoring opportunities, they could not fend off a staunch Colby offense. Colby jumped out to an early lead on Saturday, and lit the lamp at 4:41 of the first. The Mules have set a trend of scoring goals in clusters, and did so on Saturday. Just under a minute after Patrick Walsh scored the first of the game, Ross MacMillan took a Mike Dalton pass and netted a slap shot for the 2-0 Colby lead. Tufts then answered at 12:13 of the first frame, when junior tri-captain Chris Martin intercepted an errant Colby pass and scored his third goal of the season. But Colby would double its lead before the first break, and Tufts trailed 3-1 heading into the second stanza. Colby's momentum continued into the second and within three minutes, the Mules lit up the board for a final tally. The third period went scoreless until Carceo put away a goal at the 15:30 mark of the third off an assist from freshman Shawn Sullivan, which narrowed the losing margin to 4-2. Senior goalie Ian Kell, who has been standing on head in net recently, deflected 31 total shots on the night. On Friday night, the squad met Bowdoin at the Dayton Arena in Brunswick, ME. The Polar Bears, ranked seventh in the latest national poll, stayed undefeated on the season (10-0-3) with the win, while the Jumbos fell to 4-10-0 overall. Polar Bear Chris Pelletier scored the first of the game at 4:51 to push Bowdoin to an early 1-0 lead. The Jumbos quickly responded, though, and just under three minutes later, freshman John Hurd found the net with the help of junior tri-captain Mike Carceo and freshman Bryan Conti to even the score to 1-1. The goal was Hurd's ninth of the season and coupled with seven assists, his 16 points place him as the second highest scorer on the squad. The teams waged an even battle throughout first stanza and into the second, until Bowdoin notched three goals in just over two minutes to expand its lead to 4-1 after two periods. Bowdoin caught on fire into the third and Polar Bear Sean Starke lit up the scoreboard for his second of the game. Bowdoin's Mike O'Neill added a goal at 14:31 before McNerney scored his second of the night at 15:45 to stretch the lead to 7-1. Tufts' Adam Zussman put away his first career goal late in the game to finalize the score at 7-2. Sophomore goaltender Ben Crapser was bombarded all evening, and made 46 saves on the night while Bowdoin goalie Mike Healey stopped 27. The discouraging weekend comes on the heels of a rocky six weeks for the Jumbos. Dec. 4 marked the beginning of a six-game slide as the team fell to opponents at home and on the road, scoring only 13 goals in six games. Then on Jan. 12, the team experienced renewed hope when broke the streak with a 5-3 win over Skidmore, only to drop two more games this weekend. The playoffs however, are still a real possibility for the Jumbos. "We're not completely out of the playoffs yet," coach Brian Murphy said. "We haven't played Amherst and Wesleyan yet, both of which we can beat. We've played the six toughest teams on the schedule so far. The toughest part of our season is behind us, particularly after this weekend. We certainly still have something to play for." In fact, Tufts has yet to play six NESCAC teams, and could feasibly nab the number-seven spot in the league - good for a playoff spot. "In order to accomplish this, we still need to be more consistent," Murphy said. The Jumbos play two more games on the road before they return home the first weekend in February. The team will skate against Salem State (8-6) on Friday night, and Southern Maine (6-10-1) on Saturday.

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Redshift: The joy of six

March 31

In Hotung the sounds of March Madness fill the room. Sitting around the table with me this evening are the six members of Redshift 6. The group consists of Juniors Brett Karley from Rochester, NY, Todd Scalia from Sacramento, CA, and Conor Sheehan of Sandwich, MA, seniors Dan Aaronson from Boston, and Keith Silliman from Rote, PA, and sophomore Jordan Kolasinski of New York City. "We represent four states but one nation," Scalia commented. Karley, the band's "beat-factory," is both a drummer and a biomedical engineer. Scalia, the "fast girls and smokes" of the band is the lead vocalist and a double major in Mechanical Engineering and Philosophy. Sheehan, the "Han Solo" of the group, is double majoring in Engineering Psychology and Biomedical Engineering and is the band's lead guitarist. Aaranson, the group's "team captain" is a Psychology and Engineering Major and the band's keyboardist. Silliman, the band's "wah-chica-wah-wah," is a Computer Engineer and plays rhythm guitar. Kolasinski, the group's "testosterone," plays the bass. The original incarnation of the band included Aaronson, Scalia, Sheehan, and Silliman - along with two members who went abroad. The group started playing in a room in Hill Hall, and had its first gig on a snowy day at the Delta Upsilon house the day before Spring Break two years ago. At the time they only knew two or three songs and just played them several times. "We played 'Sweet Home Alabama' like seven times," Silliman said. The group's favorite and best performance was opening last year's Spring Fling. The band felt they were received well. "Considering the fact that it was 10:45 we had a pretty good crowd," Aaronson said. Even Jurassic5's Achilla complimented the group. Musically, the group describes their sound as kaleidoscopic. "It's a musical paella," commented Kolasiski. Though some classify Redshift 6 as a jam band the group considers itself genre-less. Their music is a result of the different taste each brings to the band. Scalia is a 311 fan; Aaronson says his musical influence is Bruce Hornsby. Kolasiski's favorite group is The Red Hot Chili Peppers; Sheehan cites Phish as a musical influence. Karley credits Danzig, and Silliman enjoys traditional Irish folk music. All the group's members agree on the greatness of George Clinton. In the midst of this discussion Kolasinski completes the "Napkin Medusa" sculpture crafted out of napkin he has been shredding the entire time. When you tilt your head it does, in fact, bear some resemblance to the famous Gorgon. Soon, he and Scalia engage in a short discussion of Impressionist art. The members of the group have lives outside their gigs and bi-weekly practices. Scalia is an avid aquarium hobbyist with 900 pounds of water in his room for his saltwater aquarium. He is also on the Dean's List. Kolasiski is head of the Jumbo Audio Project . He also produces Hip-hop and plays squash. Aaronson is a solo pianist and former head of Concert Board. Silliman is part of Tufts Lighting, Sound, and Video; his skills often come in handy for the group. He is also a member of the Tufts Chorale. Sheehan is the president of the Inter Fraternity Council and a former hockey player. Karley is an avid reader. The six consider themselves fairly political, which has caused some controversy for them in the past. In April they will play a benefit show for Earth Day. The group's manager is a recent Tufts graduate. They have had to turn down bar bookings in the past because of the size of the band. The group's favorite covers are "Rockin' the Suburbs" by Ben Folds and Stevie Wonder's "Superstition." Of their own songs they enjoy playing "Shadows" and "Captain Wonderpants." The group's mascot is one of Scalia's pets: a nameless, candy cane-striped shrimp. It used to be known as "Christmas" but Scalia decided to change the name when it became the group's mascot (not all members of the band celebrate that holiday). The group claimed to have garnered a lot of inspiration from that "small unassuming invertebrate." When asked where they saw themselves in five years Karley stated that he would either be in grad school or making money. Aaranson will have just graduated from law school and will be working for a professional sports team. He also hopes to be a contestant on The Price is Right or Jeopardy! Silliman will have just bought a cell phone and may have forsaken his computer engineering background for a career in gonzo journalism. Kolasinski plans to be sipping on Crystal with Dr.Dre. Scalia plans to traverse the small island he bought with his mother's inheritance money in his father's Bavarian Sports Car. Sheehan has no idea what will be doing in five years. "But that's okay," said Silliman.

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Asian American studies options will be given administrative consideration

March 31

Students and faculty members lobbying for the addition of tenure track professors in Asian American studies are awaiting administrative decision on their requests. The creation of at least one such position will be the subject of administrative debate this semester. Tufts currently has an Asian Studies department that focuses on East, South, Southeast, and Central Asia, but no legitimate cluster for studies of the Asian diaspora. While the administration says it is working to augment the diversity of its disciplines, faculty and students involved in the Asian American Curriculum Transformation (AACT) are insisting - in some cases, not optimistically - that the need for professors and courses specializing in the area is pressing.Last semester, 1300 students signed a petition that called for the hiring of at least two full-time tenure-track professors to teach Asian American studies courses. The petitions were circulated by a committee of concerned students.According to sophomore Cecilia Chen, one goal of the petition was to "make sure the administration knows that we're serious about getting Asian-American courses at Tufts. It wasn't just a one-semester thing, and we're still working to make sure that these courses materialize." English Lecturer Ruth Hsiao, who teaches Asian American literature, has been an active participant in efforts to draw attention to the need for a stronger program. Even with the AACT, Hsiao is doubtful that the administration will act decisively to upgrade the Asian American aspects of the University's curriculum."So far, I see no promise, no indication that the administration is moving ahead," Hsiao said. "It's shameful for a university of Tufts' size. We need to have new tenure track lines open for Asian American studies."But the administration says that while requests abound to give financial priority to departments, programs, and the creation of new programs, Asian American Studies is being given serious consideration. Dean of The School of Arts and Sciences Susan Ernst said she has met with both members of the faculty and students interested in the AACT, and was impressed with their presentation."I'm very interested in the Asian American Curricular Transformation project," Ernst said. "The group has given it a great deal of thought." She acknowledged that a tenure track position would probably be necessary for a strong Asian American Studies cluster to be created.For this reason, satisfaction is not guaranteed."Although it's often difficult, it is the administration's responsibility to make our decisions for sound educational reasons, while considering priorities and making sure we have the financial resources to be able to do things," Ernst said. And while the AACT has lobbied the administration heavily, Ernst insisted that the disciplines being advocated for most passionately will not necessarily be given priority.Several years ago, Tufts instituted the Faculty Diversity Initiative, which allows for two new hires a year. Departments request positions - which will be granted this year in the Arts and Humanities - in the fall, and this year's decisions will be made in the coming weeks.One department that has requested a position in Asian American Studies is the English department. Elizabeth Ammons, a joint professor of English and American Studies, said the administration has been supportive in the past, but that more work needs to be done."There are no tenure line professors who specialize in the area," Ammons said. "Now the program is at a critical juncture, where the institution needs several tenure line faculty whose expertise is in Asian American studies."Ammons said that faculty and students feel the English department is ideal for a professor of Asian American studies, and it has submitted a request - likely under the Faculty Diversity Initiative - for such a professor. Ernst's office will decide which department gets the new faculty line, and the department chosen may then begin the search for a person to hire.Sophomore Vera Tatel is having problems filling her culture requirements because of the lack of classes with an Asian American focus. Tatel took Professor Jean Wu's American Studies class entitled "Asians in America" and then Hsiao's Asian American literature class."I'm trying to use these classes for my culture option, but it's hard because there aren't enough classes being offered," Tatel said. "There's a chance I won't be able to take [a class on Asian-American theater and film] if I go abroad, and then I would have to do a completely different culture option."Tatel said she thinks all students could profit from a greater breadth of classes on Asian-American topics. "There was a diverse group of students in the classes I took," Tatel said. "Asians and Asian Americans are not the only students who would benefit from more classes."While many students agree that more Asian American studies classes should be created, some say a major or minor isn't necessary. Junior Samantha Diamond worries that creating new departments could be detrimental to the Tufts curriculum. She believes that Asian American studies should instead be part of the American Studies program."The American Studies program should grow before separate departments are made [for ethnic studies]," Diamond said. "The essential core departments need to be strong; there should be depth rather than breadth."Junior Laura Horwitz jumped on board the AACT campaign even with the understanding that any new courses or professors specializing in Asian-American studies will most likely come after her graduation. "By the time changes are made in the curriculum, it will probably be too late for the people involved in this project to benefit from them," Horwitz said. "I just wish other people could have a chance to learn what I did - 'Asians in America' was the best class I ever took."@j:ASIAN-AMERICAN

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Williams could guide Astros to division title

March 31

The 2001 season offered baseball fans a taste of just about everything: the arrival of Ichiro, Barry Bonds' magical offensive barrage, the Seattle Mariners' record-tying 116 victories, the retirements of future Cooperstown members Mark McGwire, Cal Ripken, Jr. and Tony Gwynn, and the Arizona Diamondbacks' unthinkable World Series upset of the 3-time defending champion New York Yankees. This coming season's thrills may not be as spectacular as last year's, but, as always, there will still be thrills, and plenty of them. And while the rather drab National League Central stayed out of the spotlight for much of last year, this division will not be ignored in 2002.Contenders:Houston Astros. When the season begins next week, the team to beat in the Central will be the Astros. With a 93-69 record last year, Houston beat out the St. Louis Cardinals for the division title, their fourth in five years. However, another premature exit from the playoffs prompted the firing of manager Larry Dierker, who was replaced at the helm by former Boston Red Sox skipper Jimy Williams. Playing in the field formerly known as Enron, the Astros will have no problems producing offensively. Although they did lose slugger Moises Alou to the Chicago Cubs, outfielder Lance Berkman is emerging as a capable player whose power numbers will continue to increase. In 2001, he hit 34 home runs (including 21 away from Enron), knocked in 126 RBIs and posted an impressive .331 average. If Richard Hidalgo can exhibit the power he displayed two seasons ago, Jeff Bagwell and Craig Biggio should have plenty of offensive company. Should the Astros' offense light it up as expected, the pitching staff should benefit in the form of victories. Right-hander Roy Oswalt joined the starting rotation last June and performed exceptionally well, logging a 14-3 record, a 2.73 ERA, 144 strikeouts and just 24 walks in 141 innings. He will be a starter this season, which does not bode well for Houston's opponents. The Astros will also ride the right arm of Wade Miller, who had a breakthrough season last year as well, with a 16-8 record and a 3.40 ERA. The relief core is anchored by set-up man Octavio Dotel, who registered 145 K's in 105 innings pitched last year, and by hard-throwing closer Billy Wagner, who racked up 39 saves. Barring injuries to any of these key players, Houston should reign supreme again in the NL Central.Team on the Bubble: Cincinatti Reds. Given the fact that the Reds are a small-market team, they do have a significant amount of talent, and somehow need to use this talent to improve on their miserable 2001 record of 66-96. Their situation this year is strikingly similar to their situation in 1999, when they combined a few talented players with a lot of average players who performed beyond expectations on the way to a 96-67 record. If Ken Griffey, Jr. wants to prove his value to his team, this is the year to do it. Over the past two seasons, injuries and a bad attitude have kept him from putting up the same numbers that he reached in Seattle. Offseason criticism of his work ethic by former teammates and coaches should motivate him to return to his old form. The Reds' offensive woes from last year will be inexcusable this year. Sean Casey is a future batting title champion who should be hitting 30 homers, Todd Walker is a solid contributor who can post a .300 average, a healthy Aaron Boone should hit .290 and notch 25 home runs - this is just the infield. Griffey, Jr. and Adam Dunn form an outfield duo that could easily hit 90 home runs combined. While the starting pitching scenario does not look as promising, the rookies from last year who had lackluster seasons can only improve and should benefit from the presence of veteran Joey Hamilton and comeback-player-of-the-century Jose Rijo, who returned at the end of last season after missing over five years recovering from multiple elbow surgeries. The relief core is its usual solid self, and a healthy John Riedling will be able to ease the burden from Scott Sullivan's shoulders. If the Reds can build a lead, "baby-faced assassin" Danny Graves is more than capable of closing any game. With a new ballpark coming in 2003, the Reds are on the bubble in 2002.Players to Watch: Kris Benson. In 2000, Benson was touted as the pitcher of the future for the Pittsburgh Pirates and one of the best young hurlers in the league. However, surgery on his right elbow sidelined him for the entire 2001 campaign. Benson is set to return to the starting rotation in early May, one month ahead of schedule. Although he will not be able to single-handedly turn around a Pittsburgh squad that lost 100 games last year, his return may spark the team enough to climb out of the cellar.Kerry Wood. After a stellar rookie campaign with the Chicago Cubs in 1998 in which he struck out 233 batters, Wood missed all of 1999 to injury and struggled in 23 starts in 2000. Last year, he showed definite signs of returning to his rookie form, striking out 213 batters and posting a 3.36 ERA en route to a 12-6 season. This could be Wood's year to battle Randy Johnson, Curt Schilling, and Greg Maddux for the Cy Young award. He also could help a solid Cubs' team vie for the wild card.Young Gun: Adam Dunn. All the hype surrounding this Cincinnati Reds 22-year old outfielder is for good reason. Dunn jumped from Double-A to Triple-A to the big leagues last season, smacking 51 homeruns in his three stops, including 19 for the Reds in just 66 games. His 12 home runs last August set a National League record for home runs in a month by a rookie. With a 6'6", 240-pound frame, this young behemoth has the strength, power, and potential to hit 40-plus homers a season for years to come.Last Word: Although the Astros are the odds-on favorite to win the NL Central for the fifth time in six years, the St. Louis Cardinals do have offensive firepower led by rookie of the year Albert Pujols, a promising young pitcher in Matt Morris, and the potential to claim the division title for themselves. The Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Pirates should engage in a tight battle for last place.

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Clinton to speak March 13 for Fares Lecture Series

March 31

A spokeswoman for former President Bill Clinton confirmed yesterday that the 42nd president will be speaking at Tufts on March 13 as part of the annual Issam M. Fares lecture series. Clinton, who will address "our shared future and globalization in the 21st century," will speak at the Gantcher Convocation Center, the largest indoor space on the Medford Campus. President Larry Bacow said he was excited for the former US president's visit. "We are very pleased to have President Clinton as Fares lecturer, I'm looking forward to meeting him and hearing him speak," Bacow said. According to the Dean of Students Office, the 1,150 available student tickets will be distributed on three different days at the Campus Center and at Dowling Hall. Tufts Public Relations Office would not comment on the event. Tickets to hear last year's speaker, now-Secretary of State Colin Powell, disappeared almost immediately, as students rushed to hear the Nov. 2 lecture, an address titled "Management of Crisis and Change: The Middle East." Leila Fawaz, who organizes the Fares series, said yesterday that bringing prominent political figures to campus "doesn't mean that we like their politics, but it is to expose students to leaders that are affecting their lives." In the past, the lecture series has also been responsible for bringing to campus such noteworthy speakers as former President George Bush, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, and former Secretary of State James Baker. Fawaz, who serves as director of the Center of Eastern Mediterranean Studies, said Clinton would provide "balance" to his conservative counterparts who have visited Tufts over the years. "We've had a lot of Republicans," she said. Fawaz said the lecture was particularly timely, since leaders who have recently left office still have a fresh perspective on global issues. "We got Bush the year he left office and we got Clinton the year he left office," Fawaz said. A Clinton spokeswoman said last month that the former president "looks forward to coming to Tufts." The Issam M. Fares lecture series was created in 1991 by Tufts graduate Fares Fares, in honor of his father. Issam Fares is the current deputy prime minister of Lebanon and an honored philanthropist, as well as a former trustee of the University.

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Dillon vacates building she helped design

March 31

Kristine Dillon, the Dean of Academic Services and Student Affairs, left Tufts this August, four years after she was hired to untangle the University's web of student services. Dillon became the president of the Consortium On Financing Higher Education (COFHE) Sept. 1. Her appointment was announced in June. Dillon came to campus in 1998 as the executive director of the student services project and was largely responsible for the layout and planning of Dowling Hall. At that time, student services consisted of nine separate, non-collaborative departments scattered across campus. Less than two years later, Dowling Hall opened, housing services ranging from academic advising and registration assistance to tutoring and programs abroad. "It's the place where students go to get their questions answered," Dillon said. "When they say 'Mom, I talked to Tufts,' they're talking about Dowling." Dillon headed a nine-member committee made up of departmental employees and consultants that met for two-and-a-half days a week from Oct. 1998 to May 1999. When the committee finished compiling its report, she accepted a permanent position as Dean of Academic Services and Student Affairs - the "Dean of Dowling," as she was known to students and faculty. Dillon developed the concept of students as "customers" in their use of Tufts student services and separated data-oriented and people-oriented employee positions. She also came up with the registrar counter in Dowling's entrance hall and the use of moveable partitions to make the building's space more flexible. 15 years of experience as Associate Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Southern California (USC) helped shape Dillon's philosophy, which is centered on understanding rather than mechanization. "We approached the project without trying to automate the process," Dillon said. "My job is to make sure that a person comes away understanding the experience." The student services building and the people behind its development have received extensive praise from those who witnessed the transformation. Tufts was named an IBM Best Practices Partner in Student Services in 2000 and hosted the annual Innovations in Student Services conference the following year. A recent e-mail survey of students and parents received a substantial 20 percent response rate, and ratings of Tufts' student services were overwhelmingly positive. Despite the success of her project, Dillon says that her job will never be done. "I always felt that I had new things to do," she said. Most of her work as a dean consisted of meeting with other deans and departmental chairs to facilitate the inner workings of Dowling, conducting focus groups on issues such as plans for the new dormitory, and co-chairing the Task Force on the Undergraduate Experience. Dillon became the second president of COFHE, a Cambridge-based consortium of 31 colleges and universities founded in 1974 to provide advice on issues ranging from financial aid and administration to admissions and student retention (Tufts is not a member). As president of the Consortium, Dillon will help determine the direction of student services at the institutions it advises. Director of Administration Paul Stanton will serve as the interim Dean of Academic Services and Student Affairs until a permanent replacement is found, according to Susan Ernst, the Dean of Arts and Sciences. A national search by a committee including Ernst, other deans, professors and student representatives is set to begin this fall. Bruce Krasnof, a senior programmer for Tufts Computing and Communications Services, served on Dillon's student services redesign committee. He recalled the drive Dillon brought to campus in 1998. "Everyone knew it was time for Tufts to take a step forward but Kristine really took the direction," Krasnof said. "She had the confidence and the clout to make that happen." Associate Director of Financial Aid Patricia Sheehan agreed. "Dowling Hall is a testament to the way she worked," she said. "She was a very student-centered administrator and encouraged the people who worked with her to think in a very student-centered way. She will be sorely missed." Prior to her work at Tufts, Dillon orchestrated the creation of residential colleges at USC and assisted in the development of web-based student resources at the school. Dillon has contributed to four books and has published articles on the college student experience and student services. She hopes her new position will allow for more writing time and speaking engagements.

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TUCC panel highlights mission, research on children's issues

March 31

As part of new initiatives striving to better children's lives in the US and abroad, the Tufts University Center for Children (TUCC) held a conference on Wednesday where professors and students discussed recent academic and philanthropic achievements dealing with children's issues. The TUCC, which was founded in 1999, is a resource for faculty and students rather than a hands-on volunteer organization. One student refers to it as a "think-tank facilitator." A Community of Scholars faculty group under the umbrella of the TUCC generates ideas about how to improve the lives of children, and coordinators Donald Wertlieb and Lois Wainstock orchestrate the sharing and application of these ideas with the rest of the Tufts community and the community at large. TUCC Director Donald Wertlieb considers his work a sort of "matchmaking." He brings together members of different departments and schools within the University who are interested in the same children's issue. Wednesday's multifaceted discussion was reflective of the TUCC's mission to facilitate social action by encouraging cross-disciplinary discourse about the lives of children worldwide. It is the fundamental belief of this organization that, as stated in their 2002 summary of objectives, "the whole is greater than the sum of its parts." Two keynote panelists, Dr. Deborah Prothrow-Stith and Dr. Barry Levy, kicked off the event. Prothrow-Stith, a professor of public health practice at Harvard University, spoke about the causes of and possible solutions for domestic youth violence. Dr. Levy, who specializes in family medicine and community health, focused on youth violence from a global perspective. Then two members of the TUCC's Community of Scholars program spoke to the group. The Community of Scholars is a group of faculty from various disciplines who share the results of their research with one another. "The scholars learn from each other by challenging their own disciplinary perspective," TUCC Associate Director Lois Wainstock said. Wainstock serves as a non-faculty coordinator for all TUCC events. Associate professor of economics and TUCC Community Scholar Dr. Drusilla Brown said that children can teach us much about the "transmission of cultural practices." "Studying children is like watching culture grow in a petri dish," Brown said. Brown spoke about the innumerable compromises that take place between parents, between child and parents, and between child and peers. According to Brown, the sum of this "bargaining" reveals the nature of the new generation as well as its primary caretakers. Brown said that not all solutions to social crises can be attained through economic development. She cited one such crisis, anorexia, as an "affliction of the upper classes." Associate professor of child development Dr. Jayanthi Mistry spoke about her cross-cultural comparison of parenting styles, and the relationship between these styles and children's patterns of learning. The TUCC not only involves faculty members, but also welcomes undergraduates as interns. Junior Randy Wiggins, a Child Development and International Relations major, helped coordinate Wednesday's conference and says she also brainstorms with the TUCC ideas that will integrate a greater number of undergraduates into the organization. "[We are] brainstorming ideas to involve more undergrads," Wiggins said. Two summer courses have been created by the TUCC thus far. One focuses on youth violence in America, and it integrates the departments of Education, Child Development, and Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning. Together these contributors identify the issues surrounding domestic youth violence, and they investigate the present practices of dealing with these issues. The TUCC makes this information available in order to influence policy making on the local, state, and national level. This course is headed by Professor Howard Spivak. Another course on the "natural world" researches the benefits of therapy for children in the outdoors and with animals. Pediatric neurologist Mia McCollin runs the program within this course that investigates the effects animals have on children. McCollin and others claim that dental school clinics could benefit from using dogs in their offices in order to alleviate children's anxiety. The program also maintains that children with disabilities can live fuller lives by forging positive relationships with animals. In the future, the TUCC intends to increase research, both in quantity and in quality, and to augment public awareness about children's issues. TUCC members hope that these efforts will encourage citizens to become more engaged in the development of their societies. They hope this will ultimately lead to the improvement of children's lives domestically and globally. Undergraduates can acquire more information about TUCC and international children's issues at the TUCC Resource Room, located in the basement of Carmichael Hall.

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Baseball sweeps Colby, wins NESCAC East

March 31

The baseball team left no doubt in disbelievers' minds about who was the best team in the NESCAC East after sweeping Colby 9-3, 6-1, and 6-4. The three victories boosted the Jumbos to a 10-1 NESCAC record, earning the team home field advantage for the NESCAC Tournament (May 10-11). "It's our goal to be the best team in the league," senior tri-captain Dan Callahan said. "At the same time, the teams we beat in the regular season, like Trinity and Wesleyan, are out to beat us in the playoffs." The theme for Saturday's games was pitching. Sophomore Randy Newsom and junior Jon Lee both tossed complete games en route to earning their fourth victory apiece. After giving up one run in the top of the third inning, Newsom settled down and did not allow another White Mule to cross the plate until the ninth inning. Newsom only allowed six hits throughout the entire game. "I felt good," Newsom said about starting on Saturday. "It was nice because the defense made some good plays right away." Although Lee pitched in the shorter of the two games on Saturday, he still displayed the command of the game that earned him NESCAC pitcher of the year last season. Lee was spotted three runs by his offense in the first inning, making his job that much easier. After surrendering one run in the top of the second, Lee cruised, retiring 15 batters in a row. He quietly put together a masterful game, only allowing three hits. In game two, junior tri-captain Evan Zupancic was once again a star in the clutch, hitting a three-run homerun in the bottom of the third to push the Jumbo lead to 3-0. Sophomore catcher Greg Hickey helped out his pitcher in the bottom of the fifth, by being an intricate part of the three run fifth inning. Hickey hit a single, Callahan and senior first baseman Tim Ayres. Ayres did not only score a run, he also knocked in two on two hits. Zupancic also had two hits with four runs batted in. The final score was 9-3. In game one, the Jumbos scored in four of six innings batted in. The team wasted no time to get runs for Jon Lee. Junior shortstop Brian Shapiro and Hickey both had RBI singles. Shapiro also grabbed another RBI in the bottom of the second on a sacrifice fly. Ayres added an insurance run with an RBI single in the fourth. Junior Jon Herbert and Callahan each had three hits and crossed the plate two times each. In Friday's game, junior pitcher Dave Martin had another great performance as he went six innings, giving up six hits and one earned run. With a 6-4 victory, he upped his record to 5-1. Shapiro came in and pitched the final three innings, giving up one hit and striking out three, picking up the save. "I didn't hit the ball well at all this weekend, so it was good to contribute to the team as a pitcher," Shapiro said. Zupancic, Callahan, and sophomore third baseman Adam Kacamburas had multiple hit games. Zupancic scored twice and knocked in one. Callahan bombed a three-run homer in the bottom of the second. With those three RBI, Callahan broke the record for career RBI. His 118th RBI of his career broke the mark of 115 (Bill Cannon 1987-90). "Obviously it's pretty special whenever you break a record. I'm happy to have them; you get your name in the record book," Callahan said. "It's nice to hold any of the records I got for a while. I played with (Dan) Morse (1996-99), and coach talks a lot about the other players, so it's nice to be in the same category as some of those guys". In the top of the seventh, Colby worked its way back into the game and closed the lead to 5-4. That was as far as the White Mules got to win the game. In the bottom of the seventh, Callahan led off with a bunt single. Callahan scored when Ayres crushed a double, pushing the lead to 6-4. Today, the Jumbos travel to Bates for their final league game. This will be the team's third game against the Bobcats. Tufts won the first two 7-2 and 6-5 (10 inn.). Even with home field advantage wrapped up, the team is still not looking past its last three opponents. "We still have one more league game and then a big game against Eastern Conn. and two against Babson," Newsom said. "We need to look at each game, get better with each game. We can't look ahead until we are done with our regular season. It's good to know that it will be here, but we still have to play good baseball until then. That starts tomorrow against Bates."

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Taking aim at the wrong target

March 31

Bull O'Connor was among the fiercest enemies the Civil Rights activists faced. The Birmingham police sheriff attacked children seeking equal rights with police dogs and fire hoses. The Tufts Trustees are no Bull O'Connor, and many of Tufts' "activists" are no Freedom Fighters. The misfired tactics used by "over 100 students [who] turned Saturday's trustee luncheon at Dewick-Macphie dining hall into a bitter dialogue with administrators and the chairman of the University's governing board" did more to derail improvements at Tufts than achieve real progress ("Students put trustees on the spot at luncheon turned confrontation," 2/11). First, if student activists are committed to improving Tufts, they could find better targets to take aim at than the Trustees. As President Bacow's recent e-mail letter to the student body revealed, acts of racial intolerance persist at Tufts. We are facing real problems - a student publication has been repeatedly stolen for expressing its views, some of which contain images of crude racial and gender stereotypes, and racially motivated vandalism continues to appear on campus. Effective student activists, instead of blaming authority figures, would look for real solutions. Why not initiate workshops and discussion forums to maximize dialogue between people of different races and backgrounds, rather than verbally attacking Trustees? We could start with a public discussion between the Primary Source, the PAA, and any other interested members of the Tufts community. In complaining to authority figures - the administration or Trustees - an assumption exists that someone is to blame for our problems and that they have the power to solve them. I argue that the answers to our community's struggles with intolerance lie within us; finding solutions requires hard work. While tossing accusations at authority figures may make certain students feel more like "activists," it accomplishes little. Secondly, Trustees should not be blamed for the problems in our community. The Trustees only visit campus occasionally and play almost no role in the day-to-day decisions-making process. Whatever our differences at Tufts, we are bound together by the success of this institution and its reputation. Tufts' success relies on money. Trustees provide the financial lifeline that keeps this institution strong and growing. They have raised over $160 million during the Tufts Tomorrow campaign. The students who complained to the Trustees about the lack of diversity at Tufts failed to realize that fundraising by Trustees allow for student loans that help create diversity on campus. As Trustee John Dowling stated in a viewpoint on Tuesday, "over the last ten years minority representation in the student body has increased from 15 percent to 32 percent." Lastly, the Trustees should be viewed as our allies in improving the Tufts community. They are as committed to improving this institution as any of its students. They may need our help in becoming more aware of what aspects of student life need to be improved, but their willingness to meet with students, at President Bacow's suggestion, shows their interest. Thanks to the behavior of these "activists," students who want real improvement at Tufts may have to wait a long time for another chance to enlist the help of some of our most generous and committed alumni. Student activism has contributed to some of the most successful political movements in modern history. Students have helped overthrow governments in Berlin and Beijing and brought equal rights to Soweto and Selma. I take issue not with student activism on Tufts campus, but with the tactics used by some of our campus' activists. Martin Luther King Jr. and the Freedom Fighters of the Civil Rights movement were successful not solely because of their use of civil disobedience. They analyzed a problem and applied the correct measures against it. Tufts student activists could benefit from taking a close look at the effectiveness of their tactics. Glen Roth is a senior majoring in political science.

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The vegetarian

March 31

Vegetarianism can be a wonderful, healthful way of living. But just eliminating meat from your meals doesn't necessarily mean you'll end up with a better diet. The Tufts Longitudinal Health Study has looked at the eating habits of Tufts undergraduates for the past several years. The study reported that the LDL ("bad cholesterol") levels of vegetarian students at Tufts were no better than those of their meat-eating counterparts. So eliminating meat isn't enough. You have to replace the meat with the right choices. Are You a Cheese-ivore? If you fill up on high-fat dairy products and baked goods, you may end up gaining weight and clogging your arteries with too much saturated fat. Some vegetarians just don't eat many vegetables. They eat pasta with cheese, and bagels with cheese, and rice with cheese. Get the picture? You take an omnivore, take out the meat, and don't increase the vegetables, and what do you get? How about a cheese-ivore? Not a good way to go. Now don't get me wrong. I don't have anything against cheese. In fact, I love cheese. But as far as cheese is concerned, a little bit goes a long way. It shouldn't be the centerpiece of the meal. Cheese adds flavor to many dishes, and is a good source of protein and calcium, but it is also high in saturated fat (the bad stuff that clogs your arteries). So what can a cheese-ivore do to keep from getting as round as a ball of fresh mozzarella? Choose the right cheese for the right job, and maybe branch out a little into non-cheese land.What's For Lunch? So what's for lunch? Bagel and cream cheese? That'll cost you six grams of saturated fat for that little two-tablespoon splat of cream cheese. Six grams is about 30 percent of the recommended maximum amount of saturated fat per day. If you love whole fat cream cheese, go ahead and enjoy it, just not every day. And balance it with lower fat choices the rest of the day. But you might want to try low fat cream cheese and save yourself three grams of saturated fat. Try non-fat cream cheese and save 2 1/2 more grams of saturated fat. The choice is yours. How about the old stand-by, the grilled cheese sandwich? Two slices of American cheese gives you about the same amount of saturated fat as the two tablespoons of cream cheese, about six grams. Add another 2 1/2 grams of bad fat if you grill the sandwich in a pat of butter. That's a total of 8.5 grams of saturated fat for one skinny grilled cheese sandwich. I don't think you can save on fat by switching to low-fat cheese here, because low-fat cheese doesn't melt as well as whole fat cheese. But you could bulk up the sandwich with a slice of tomato so you'll be satisfied with just one sandwich instead of two. You could also try melting the cheese in a microwave or a toaster oven rather than grilling it in butter. Pasta is a great conduit for cheese. But you can get a lot more flavor and pizzazz with a tablespoon of a sharp parmesan or Romano, for only one gram of fat, than you can using a half-cup of a mild grated cheese, such as mozzarella, which weighs in at 7.5 grams of fat. And part-skim mozzarella sounds low fat, but it really isn't. One-half cup of grated part-skim mozzarella still has almost six grams of saturated fat. Sounds like deceptive advertising to me.Non-cheese Land Now to venture into non-cheese land... What else can a vegetarian eat that will satisfy without all that saturated fat? Because fat is satisfying. So don't give it up, just switch a little. Olive oil and the fat found in nuts are both good-for-you fats. Ever try pesto sauce on your spaghetti? Pesto is made of minced fresh basil, ground pine nuts, olive oil, Romano cheese, and garlic. It is so full of flavor that you need very little to cover a whole plate of pasta. Another handy way to add satisfying nuts to your diet is to toss a few slivered almonds onto your salad or on top of pasta or rice. Besides the good fat, nuts are also a good source of protein and carbohydrates. Then there are beans. Plain old soybeans are actually incredibly delicious and they don't look like beans at all. You can buy soy burgers, sausage, and fake-chicken strips, seasoned and ready-to-eat. Make a really easy vegetarian meal by quickly microwaving some cut-up, mixed vegetables with some teriyaki-flavored fake-chicken strips and tossing on rice or pasta. Like Taco Bell? You'll be happy to know that their refried beans (called "Pintos n' Cheese") are made without animal fat, but they still have four grams of saturated fat from the added cheese. But that's not too bad. The Bean Burrito and Chile Cheese Burrito have 3.5 grams and five grams of saturated fat, respectively. You can buy Taco Bell Refried Beans at the market. Pick up a can and try some warmed and spread on a tortilla, speckled with jalapenos, lettuce, tomato, and scallions. Because you're not getting any saturated fat in the refried beans, you can even enjoy these with a bit of grated Monterey Jack cheese. Great satisfying snack! How about hummus? This Mediterranean spread is made of ground chickpeas (also known as garbanzo beans), ground sesame seeds (called tahini), olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice. Hummus can be found with various added spices and vegetables to please just about anyone. My personal favorite is hummus mixed with roasted eggplant, which has the great name "baba ganoush." Hummus is great in a sandwich with lettuce and tomato, maybe a few slices of avocado, bean sprouts, or scallion. It's also good as a dip for raw vegetables and pieces of chewy bread or crackers. So there you have it. Now the rest is up to you. The cafeteria offers a wide array of vegetarian options, but if they don't have something you would like to try, get in touch with Julie Lampie, the food service dietician. She would love to hear your suggestions. You can reach her at Julie.Lampie@tufts.edu, or call x7-2833.

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Budget balanced, but cuts required

March 31

The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Treasury announced that it has balanced the budget for next year by cutting nearly $50,000 from last year's budget. The budgeting process for the 2002-2003 academic year was much more difficult than in most years because the Treasury had to compensate for over $53,000 in spending that previous treasuries had overlooked. Treasury officers, who worked with a total budget of $850,000, said they wanted to do whatever was necessary to end the year with a budget balanced. "We were in a difficult situation this year," Assistant Treasurer Nik Abraham said. "[Treasurer] Ben [Lee] and I were adamant that we did not want a deficit this year." In the interest of saving costs to allow for a balanced budget, many groups faced tighter budget constraints this year, and funding for next year's annual music festival Fall Fest was cancelled. The Treasury decided that the sacrifices to achieve a zero deficit were worth it in the long run, according to Abraham. "It is vital to the Treasury that we have a surplus for unexpected expenditures that arrive," he said. "We felt we needed to do this immediately because we didn't know what the future held." Treasury allocations are organized into nine councils, divided by group type. The largest cuts to the budget were those made to student government and Fall Fest funding, which fall under Council IX. Fall Fest's $30,000 allocation was cut, as well as $8,000 for student government groups such as the TCU Senate and the TCU Judiciary. Cuts of approximately $5,000 were made to Councils II and IV, responsible for social programming and religious groups, respectively. But a substantial raise was given to Council III, which budgets for media groups. Most student groups were understanding of the Treasury's predicament, Abraham said, which made the budgeting process easier. "The groups I worked with said they understood the situation, and they were willing to help out.," he said. "Thanks to their cooperation, we were able to meet our goals." Despite the cut of funds for Fall Fest, it remains possible that the event could be held. [****The winner tonight****] has assured that she will try to continue the Fall Fest tradition by fundraising from businesses and individuals. An ad hoc committee has unofficially raised between $5,000 and $10,000 for the concert. Although the festival may not be as large as in past years, Abraham said there will be "some sort of musical event this fall." Among the overlooked expenses from last year was a $10,000 loan payment on the Mountain Club's New Hampshire lodge and the $43,000 allocated for the salary and benefits of the Budget and Fiscal Coordinator. The error had been made in past years but were not discovered until an outside firm audited the budget this semester. The costs had been automatically deducted from the budget, as designated by contractual agreements with the University made in the late '90s. The unaccounted for deductions, combined with inadequate accounting procedures, led to a decrease in the surplus from $200,000 in 1998 to approximately $20,000 today.

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Sports Celebrity Death Match

March 31

In recent years, a number of prominent members of the sports world have been in the news - not for their actions in the athletic arena, but rather for what they chose to do when they are not competing or coaching. The following is a "celebrity death match" featuring a number of these famous sports figures who can't seem to stay out of trouble. Each match will pit two of these notable personalities in a battle to the death (well, almost). In a slight variation on the normal rules, the competitors will not exactly fight to the death, due to the fact that they already have enough legal problems to deal with. So who will come out on top? Let's find out.Deshawn Stevenson ("gun") vs. Jayson Williams (semi-automatic) Earlier this year, Deshawn Stevenson, a rookie guard for the Utah Jazz, was put on probation after being convicted of engaging in sex with a minor. Currently, former New Jersey Net Jason Williams is facing manslaughter charges after allegedly killing his limousine driver by accident. In this battle between NBA stars of past and future, the big question here is whose gun is more powerful? In a showdown between two very large men, Stevenson quickly finds himself at a disadvantage. His gun doesn't have quite the range of William's weapon. Realizing this handicap, Stevenson approaches Williams and tries to sweet talk him. Williams turns down Stevenson's overtures, despite clearly being flattered by some of his opponent's pickup lines. Stevenson thinks about attempting to overpower the 6'10" Williams but then remembers that Jayson was a rugged interior player during his NBA days, whereas Stevenson is a guard. Seeing no other option, Stevenson flees to the other side of the ring. Meanwhile, Williams has problems of his own. Overridden by fear, Stevenson has now become a moving target, running around the ring like a lunatic. Allegedly, Mr. Williams only has experience shooting at stationary targets such as Jets wide receiver Wayne Crebet and his own limousine driver. After firing a few shots, like he reportedly used to do in the Meadowlands parking lot, Williams gets frustrated and calls Stevenson over to make a deal. The pair agrees to a cease-fire and because of the piety they display in the ring, Stevenson and Williams instantaneously sign endorsement deals with Trojan and the NRA, respectively.Lamar Odom (piece pipe) vs. Bobby Knight (hands) For the second time in two seasons, the NBA suspended LA Clippers forward Lamar Odom after he tested positive for marijuana use. Last year Bobby Knight was fired as head coach at Indiana University after numerous incidents, including a particular instance when Mr. Knight choked one of his players. Prior to the "Death Match," Odom decides to smoke a little chronic to get himself in the right frame of mind. Unfortunately, he smokes a bit too much and is in the midst of a laughing fit when the bell sounds to begin the fight. Knight immediately assumes that Odom is laughing at him, and lectures the young man about having respect for "authority figures." Odom continues to laugh and Knight immediately reaches for the throat of the Clippers' forward. Despite the obvious pain that Knight inflicts as he rings Odom's neck, the big forward manages to hold the pipe steady in his mouth and keeps on puffing. Knight, temporarily blinded by the smoke emitted from Mr. Odom's pipe, loosens his grip. Odom breaks free and forces coach Knight to take a hit. Knight takes a tremendous puff and immediately feels the effects of the marijuana (obviously he has smoked before). The drug quickly changes Knight's disposition, and Knight tells Odom that he wants to be friends and to call him "Bobby." Knight takes another huge hit before breaking into an uncontrollable fit of laughter, which causes him to collapse on the mat in hysterics. Coach Knight tries to call a timeout but the referee ignores his request. Odom rushes in to pin Knight. After the fight, Coach Knight berates the referee and throws a chair into the ring in protest.Jason Kidd (fist) vs. Stephon Marbury (beer bottle) This matchup is main attraction as Jason Kidd and Stephon Marbury have a history. During last offseason, Kidd and Marbury were traded for each other. It is also widely speculated that Phoenix Suns' owner Jerry Colangelo traded Kidd because it tarnished his organization's reputation after Kidd admitted to punching his wife in the face. Marbury, the former New Jersey Nets' discontent, was expected to replace Kidd on the court while living a wholesome life off of it. Recently, Mr. Marbury was arrested for an extreme DUI. While it is unclear what Marbury's drink of choice is, for this showdown he chooses to use a broken bottle of Miller High Life as a weapon. Due to the size of the ring, Marbury can not drive his car into the arena. Marbury, a notorious shoot first point guard, decides that he needs to take the first shot so he fast approaches Kidd and takes a swing with the broken beer bottle. Marbury's swing grazes off Kidd's shoulder. Mr. Kidd, a patient player who is always in control on the court, ignores the blow. Marbury continues to take swipes with the broken bottle, but the smooth Kidd, a great defender, goes on the defensive and dodges the blows, waiting patiently for his opportunity to strike. Passing up opportunities to throw up a shot of his own, the speedy Kidd runs around the ring while Marbury, always on the attack, pursues him. In a classic game of cat and mouse, Marbury, the cat, grows tired from the pursuit and when this happens, Kidd, the mouse, who knows how to pick his spots, knocks Marbury out with a right hook to the jaw. Content to let Marbury get all the highlights, Kidd wins this match how he always does, by doing the little things right and then coming through in the clutch.

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Jumbos head into tough NESCAC weekend

March 31

After opening its NESCAC schedule with an intense 111-104 victory over Bates on Saturday, the men's basketball team will continue conference play this weekend. The Jumbos (10-5, 1-0) face stiff opposition in the forms of Trinity and Amherst on Friday and Saturday. "This is going to be a huge weekend for us," freshman center Craig Coupe said. "Every game counts now that we're playing NESCAC teams." With the lone conference win, the Jumbos remain tied atop the NESCAC - but the weekend promises a challenge to that position. On Friday, the squad will travel to Connecticut, where it squares off against 10-3 Trinity. The Bantams are tied for fourth place in the NESCAC with a conference mark of 1-1. Trinity defeated Middlebury by a score of 79-65, but dropped its second conference matchup to first place Williams, 85-76. Senior forward Colin Tabb, who averages 24.8 points per game so far this season, leads the Bantams.Tabb is this week's NESCAC player of the week, after averaging 27.3 points, 7.7 rebounds, and 2.7 assists in three games for Trinity. During that stretch, Tabb shot 50 percent from the field, 53 percent from three-point range, as well as 90 percent from the line. The Jumbos will have to contain Tabb if they hope to come away with a win."We've been going over scouting reports this week," Coupe said. "Tabb looks like a man amongst boys out there. He's just been overpowering guys, so we're obviously going to have to focus on keeping him contained."Tufts and Trinity enter the contest averaging nearly the same offensive output. The Jumbos are averaging 73.6 points per game through 15 games, while the Bantams have produced 75 points per game through 13 contests.Following the Trinity game, Tufts will head back to Massachusetts on Saturday, for a match with the Amherst Lord Jeffs. The Jeffs, while 11-4 overall, are tied for last place in the NESCAC with an 0-2 mark. Still, the losses came at the hands of Middlebury and Williams, two highly talented teams."Amherst has two losses," Coupe said. "But their still one of the top NESCAC teams."The Jeff's two losses both came to teams with something to prove. The loss to Williams, a 74-45 drubbing, came less than a week after the they had defeated the Purple Cows in a non-conference mathchup. Amherst's other loss, to Middlebury, took place the day after the Panthers fell at the hands of Trinity.Against Amherst, the Jumbos will need to concentrate on junior Steve Zieja, who leads the team in points and rebounds, averaging 16.8 points per game to go along with eight rebounds. That's not the only Amherst threat, as the Jeffs feature three players averaging in double figures.In both contests, Tufts will once again look to its sharp shooters, juniors Mike McGlynn and Brian Shapiro, who average 16 and 15.3 points respectively, as well as Coupe and his 12.9 points and 8.9 rebounds per game. The team will also need to more production from its bench, which combined for 43 points in a loss to UMass-Dartmouth on Jan. 17. "We're going to have to get a lot of production from everyone," Coupe said. "A lot of people could be tired, playing two games in two days."The matchup between centers will be interesting in each contest. Against Trinity, Coupe will be up against 6'6", 220 pound senior Bryan Dion, who enters the game averaging 17 points per game, as well as 9.8 rebounds. Coupe, at 6'7" and 225 pounds, will have the slight size advantage.Against Amherst, however, Coupe will face a bigger opponent - 6'8" junior Pat Fitzsimons. The center boasts nearly identical numbers to Coupe, averaging 12.5 points per game to go along with 7.9 rebounds. Coupe said he's confident for the weekend. "I'm going to go in to it like I go into every other game," he said. "Maybe I'll be a little more pumped up, but that's always how you feel going into big games. I'm not gonna get wrapped up in the matchup, I'll just do whatever the team needs me to do." The team will certainly need the freshman's contributions, as it heads into the most important part of its schedule without sophomore point guard Phil Barlow, who is out for the season with a broken foot. The bulk of the ball handling duties have fallen upon junior Lee Neugebauer. The Jumbos tip off at 7:30 p.m. on Friday at Trinity and 3 p.m. on Saturday against Amherst. @s:Matchup between centers will be important

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NESCAC weekend could be make or break for men's basketball

March 31

With four losses in the past five games and four games remaining in the regular season, it is make or break time for the men's basketball team. Among the four losses are Trinity, Amherst and, most recently, Bowdoin - all NESCAC rivals. However, the team has also had some recent success against conference rivals, defeating both Colby and Bates. Currently, Tufts stands in a tie for fifth place in the conference with Wesleyan and Amherst. If the team can win two or three of its remaining four games there is a strong chance that the squad will qualify for the NESCAC tournament. "This is a big weekend for us as far as NESCAC is concerned," coach Bob Sheldon said. "We need to come out with at least one or two wins to be in the playoff hunt. It's an important weekend." "It looks like we have to win two or three [of the remaining four] to get into the tournament," junior Brian Shapiro said. "After last year we thought we were good enough and didn't make it. It was one of our goals at the beginning of the year to make the tournament. We are definitely gonna give it all we've got." The playoff push begins tonight against the Williams Ephs, who are tied with Bowdoin atop the NESCAC standings. The Ephs, who sport a 5-1 conference mark and an imposing 18-3 mark overall, pose one of the biggest challenges of the season for the Jumbos. Williams is in the midst of a four-game win streak that included victories over Conn. College and Wesleyan. Williams last loss came against the Bowdoin Polar Bears on Jan. 26. In that game the Polar Bears beat up on the Ephs, to the tune of 84-54. This provides hope for the Jumbos, who put together an extremely competitive first half in their 98-79 loss to Bowdoin last Sunday. "Despite the way we have played lately, our expectations are still high," Shapiro said. "We have the talent. We just have to put it together as a team. We are really excited about the game [today]. Everyone thinks we have a chance." Over the past seven games, defense has been the main problem for Tufts, as the team has allowed its opponent to score 86 or more points in six of the past seven games. Against Bowdoin, the Jumbos continued to play defense at a level lower than that at which they feel they are capable of performing. "We weren't getting back on defense and they were hitting a lot of shots," Shapiro said of the Bowdoin game. "We had a bunch of defensive lapses." Sheldon echoed Shapiro's sentiments. "We are giving up too many points and we have had a lot of turnovers lately," he said. "We have been giving them [too many] chances. We have been playing a lot of good teams also. Even though it's been a rough stretch it's been against good teams." Recognizing their problem, the Jumbos have emphasized defense during practice over the past week. "This week in practice we have focusing on playing team defense," Shapiro said. "Williams runs the offense really well. It's going to take a team effort from everyone [to beat them]. If even one person relaxes for a second on defense we are going to run into a lot of problems." While Williams can be viewed as the big game of the weekend, Tufts cannot overlook Middlebury, a team which is tied for eighth in the NESCAC with an in conference record of 2-4. Despite their eighth place position, the Jumbos are only a half game ahead of Middlebury in the standings. Middlebury is led by a pair of double digit scorers in forwards Eric Bundonis and Nate Anderson who average 15.1 ppg and 12.3 ppg respectively. The Jumbos are hoping that a little home cooking will get them back on the right track. After playing four of their past five games on the road, the team will finish the regular season with four consecutive home games - two this weekend and two next weekend. "We definitely play a lot better at home," Shapiro said. "We don't have to take the long bus trip and we feel a lot more comfortable here. The fans have been great this year. They pick us up a lot." "We need the crowd to be the sixth man," Sheldon said. "We need them screaming and yelling and going off. We shoot better at home. We are comfortable at home. If you look at the NESCAC, the home team wins a good percentage of the time." Tufts will play Williams tonight at 7 p.m. before going to battle with Middlebury on Saturday at 3 p.m.

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Tufts ranked first in number of Peace Corp volunteers

March 31

During his Wednesday address to the Tufts community, former president Bill Clinton praised Tufts' global outlook, specifically its significant contributions to the Peace Corps. Tufts currently holds the distinction of having sent the largest number of alumni from an institution of less than 5,000 students into the program. Twenty-three Tufts graduates are working in any of 70 countries to reduce problems such as hunger, the spread of HIV, and inadequate education. In a letter to President Larry Bacow, Peace Corps Chief of Staff Lloyd Pierson wrote, "I am pleased to inform you that Tufts University ranks number one nationally on the list of colleges and universities with alumni currently serving as Peace Corps volunteers," Tufts Public Relations reported on March 4. "Throughout the years, your institution has made a tremendous contribution to this agency's global legacy of public service. This ranking certainly reflects the high caliber of the students who attend your institution." Tufts alumni are among 7,000 volunteers currently working for the Peace Corps worldwide. Director of Career Services Jean Papalia said Tufts' long history of community involvement includes not only alumni volunteering around the world, but also the work of the Leonard Carmichael Society by undergrads. Other service organizations popular with Tufts students are Green Corps and Teach for America. These organizations participate in the University's on-campus recruiting program and work with Career Services on other promotional efforts. While Tufts has been lauded for its international focus and strong community service commitment, some have pointed to the current economic recession as a possible cause for an increase in student interest in volunteer positions. Papalia said that while the state of the economy might encourage more people to work for such programs, Tufts students have always shown great interest in volunteer opportunities. "Even in the best of times, our graduates elect these options rather than traditional jobs," she said. "With the weakened economy, it's not surprising to see seniors broadening their employment research to include volunteer or service organizations, especially those that offer stipends as well as funding for future graduate study." A 1999 Boston Globe article reported that New England schools in general send more alumni into the Peace Corps than do other schools nationwide, but that there was no clear explanation for this trend. Participation in the Peace Corps is laborious and lengthy. Prospective volunteers must complete an extensive application process, and those chosen are then sent to work for two years, usually in remote villages abroad. A non-profit fair sponsored through idealist.org will be held at Tufts on Friday, April 5, from10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Cousens Gym to promote similar global-interest organizations.

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Ask Dt. K

March 31

Q: Dear Dr. K, I just had the realization that graduation is fast approaching. Although I've known all year that I'm about to graduate, it just hit me now - and I don't think I'm ready to accept it! For my entire life, I've always known where I was going, what path I was following...and now, for the first time, I'm completely clueless. How do I deal with the reality that my college career is coming to a conclusion?-dreading the departureA: It's understandable that you're freaking out - after all, you are about to finish one of the most amazing experiences of your life. You should take this time before you graduate to reflect on what an incredible experience college was, and realize how much you've (hopefully) learned from it all. Of course, I don't necessarily mean how much you've learned about osmosis or Bayesian statistics - I'm talking about the real-life lessons that accompany the full-time job of being a college student. Take time during the next few days to share these feelings and worries with the friends who have been through it all with you. You have to realize that you are definitely not the only person feeling this way. In fact, I don't know a single person who is feeling completely confident and nonchalant about the whole graduation process. Everyone, no matter what concrete plans the person may or may not have for next year, is realizing that college life as we know it is about to end. But don't take this to mean the end of your life is near. It's just the end of one phase in many that will take place during the journey that is called life. College is so long and all-consuming for the four years that we are in it, and yet it seems to fly by in no time whatsoever. Yeah, it was fun, and no doubt you learned a lot about friendships, relationships, sex, binge drinking, frat parties, how to do the least amount of work possible and still get the best grade possible, etc. You got to live with peers who became your family away from home, and learned a lot about life without your parents and supporting yourself. You learned how to work harder than you could have ever imagined, learned how to navigate around the city of Boston, learned how to deal with teachers who made your life hell and teachers who became awe-inspiring influences that guided you to this point. With all these incredible things you have learned, you are so lucky to have been through it. The end of college may be upon you, but the beginning of an incredible life is now something you have to look forward to. Don't forget the memories, good luck, and be thankful - you will find your way, no matter how scary it may seem. Q: Dear Dr. K, It seems like everyone I know has a job lined up for next year, or graduate school plans, and I'm completely at a loss as to what the hell I'm doing. I'm afraid I'm going to wind up working at Blockbuster Video for the rest of my life! I graduated with a history degree, so what the hell do I do now? Does the fact that I have a passion for history mean that I will never get a job, and never have a successful life? What now? -blockbuster boundA: Hey, wait a second - what does that mean for all the other history majors out there? What about the English majors, the drama majors, the Spanish majors, and even the Bio majors? Do you think that just because you chose a major with no "clear-cut" path lined up, you're the only one who is worrying about what to do next? Come on! It seems like the only people who really have a clue about what to do next are the engineers, but as for the rest of your liberal arts compatriots, everyone's at a loss - no matter what they say or how sure they seem to be. As far as I'm concerned, it is impossible to have any idea of what you will be doing for the rest of your life. You will probably change careers eight times before you find something you are truly passionate about, and yes, it may all begin with a lovely job at your local Blockbuster. But what's wrong with that? I think it's a great idea to take out some time from a "real" job hunt to get a job that will at least pay, even if it doesn't utilize all the skills you've acquired in college. If nothing else, it will get you motivated to find a career path that will satisfy you, and that's not such a bad thing. You're only 21 or 22 at this point. Think about how young that is. So what if you need the next five years to have a clue about what to do after Blockbuster? Your life does not end when you walk across the stage on May 19. I can't emphasize enough how truly "okay" it is for you to take the time you need to figure it all out. There is no rush to get to a career, buy a house, get a mortgage, or (gulp) get married...hey, take your time, live it up while you're young with a low-commitment job, and be happy about it! I can guarantee that those friends of yours who are sure about their job or graduate school plans will certainly change their mind as many times as you will. So sit back and enjoy the ride - and chill out a bit too; graduation is going to be a time for celebration! Stop spending so much time worrying, or you will miss all of the things that make life wonderful!

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Changes made to Joseph's shuttle to meet students' needs

March 31

An agreement between Joseph's Transportation and Tufts aimed at improving the shuttle between Davis Square and campus took effect yesterday. The changes call for a second running shuttle during peak times, heightened safety measures, improved communication for complaints, and an additional stop. The changes will be evaluated after a two-month trail run. The project, which took nearly two years to complete, began when the Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate made five requests to Joseph's Transportation, TUPD, and the Department of Public Safety. Consequently, a second shuttle, a faster route during high peak hours, and a Wren Hall stop were added. "I think a lot of people have stopped using the shuttle because it's so unpredictable," sophomore Marisa Fries said. "Hopefully, it will become more convenient with the new system." Former Senator Pritesh Ghandi feels the changes in the shuttle will hopefully cut down on complaints that it is too full. "I think the changes are responsive to what students wanted," he said. One of students' chief complaints has been the shuttle's erratic schedule and breaks for the drivers. From now on, the shuttle will stick to a schedule and the times will be posted at the two stops: at the Campus Center and in front of Olin. The Senate is separately trying to put up a sign at the Davis Square stop, since Tufts does not own the land. Though the alterations will increase the shuttle's cost, the Senate has changed hours to offset the added price. The shuttle has ceased running during times in which it runs largely empty. Additionally, the shuttle will now stop running around 12:30 a.m. on weekdays, as opposed to the previous 2 a.m. stopping time. The rest of the funding for the changes will come from the Department of Public Safety, so student programs should not be affected. Safety will be improved with the reduced loads during peak hours and posted safety signs. In addition, students can easily make suggestions or complaints via an e-mail link on the TuftsLife.com and Tufts University Police Department (TUPD) web sites. Another change will help students returning from break save money on cab fares. Though it is possible to travel from Logan International Airport to Davis via the T, students usually take a cab because there is no transportation from Davis to Tufts. Now, the shuttle will operate on the days students return to Tufts. "It took a long time but once we had everyone there, it all came together," freshman senator Adam Koeppel said. "Everyone became more committed to solving the problem and reaching an agreement." The process, according to senators, was not easy. Initially they met with TUPD Captain Mark Keith and Joseph's to explore the problems. Senators said little was accomplished, however, and complaints about shuttle increased during the 2001 spring semester. Though at first Joseph's, TUPD, and Public Safety were "unresponsive," shortly before spring break, they started working harder on the issue and eventually they came to an agreement. "We couldn't have done this without TUPD and Public Safety," Koeppel said.

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Do you have housing for next year?

March 31

The big crowd in front of Hodgdon on Thursday afternoon was not because there was suddenly beer available for takeout downstairs. Instead, many juniors-to-be were crying. You may think that juniors cry every year when they are denied on campus housing, but this year the tears flowed much earlier than expected. Why did this happen and what can be done to ensure this does not happen in the future? Had Residential Life been more forthcoming with information earlier in the year, perhaps this sad scene could have been avoided. What's the difference between a weather forecast and the ResLife housing forecast? At least you can plan for the weather, since it has some chance of being correct. ResLife should learn the difference between a "possibility" and a "probability." If it knew that there were more freshmen admitted for the following year, that should lead it to the obvious conclusion that there will be less housing for the rest of us. Instead, year after year, current undergraduates receive the same vague information. This year's housing forecast states, "However, based on present class sizes and our experience of the last several years, it is unlikely we will be able to house all juniors-to-be who would like to reside on campus." This statement is meaningless. How many members of the class of 2004 who would have liked to live on campus were scared away and forced to sign leases ahead of time? ResLife statistics never account for this mass of people when they release their forecast. Equally disturbing, however, is the fact that on the night of Tuesday, April 9, after seniors-to-be chose their rooms, ResLife knew exactly how many rooms would be left for juniors-to-be. The answer: about 70 beds, for a class of 1200. But did members of the class of 2004 receive this crucial information in a timely manner? Of course not. Welcome to the world of ResLife. In previous years, up to 300 beds were allotted to juniors-to-be. A small waitlist would form, and everyone would be accommodated in the end. This year, as juniors-to-be scrambled to write last minute Metcalf Bridge applications, they added their names on a seemingly endless waitlist and wondered what had gone wrong. Why was this information about a bed shortage not released earlier? Even the RAs working the lottery were left in the dark and gave students conflicting messages about availability and the process, furthering the confusion of housing selection. The two dominant themes of this year's lottery were misinformation and no information. We need to work to make next year's theme early, detailed, true, and useful information. Here's how.1. Earlier release of lottery numbers ResLife and Student Services use the argument that earlier in the year they do not have an accurate list of students' class standing and thus cannot put students in the correct class lottery. Last we checked, they seemed to be able to issue registration times in November just fine. The obvious solution is to run the lottery numbers at the same time as registration. Administration argues that some students do not progress along with their class from semester to semester. We say and we know that the vast majority of students do. All that needs to be done is to issue your number contingent on you continuing with your class, as most students do. Under this system, students will know in the fall if they are near the top of the list or the bottom of the list. If we have the second worst number in our class, we know we'd better start calling some landlords. This would avoid some of the tears of this past Thursday.2. Build a new dorm While an earlier release of lottery numbers would help students know their chances of getting an on-campus room, this system would still not provide any extra beds. Ground for a new dorm is slated to be broken in the summer of 2002, but this facility is not likely to meet demand for on-campus housing. Originally this dorm was going to have 300 beds, with a significant number of those being singles. Recently, when the new dorm has been discussed, the number of beds has dropped to 70 doubles. Obviously there is a need for junior year housing on campus, so why does the design plan no longer include singles, which is where juniors would live? Perhaps it is because doubles are more conducive to the administration's master plan of a "living and learning" residential experience. However, Tufts needs to make sure it is building a dorm that will satisfy the most pressing needs of students, which is the lack of guaranteed housing. The new dorm should be enlarged back to its original plan of 300 beds, in order to house as many students as possible.3. Stop increasing enrollment Tufts has been accepting larger and larger freshmen classes while knowing that there is not enough housing as it is. When South Hall was constructed in the early 1990s, 380 new beds were added, but the enrollment increased by nearly the same amount. A new dorm will not help the housing situation if more freshmen are admitted that will then occupy the new beds, as this defeats the purpose of alleviating housing shortage The top priority should be meeting the needs of current students. Cure-all solutions to the housing problem will not appear overnight, but Residential Life would do well to heed these three demands in order to provide housing for all students who require it.Josh Belkin is a sophomore majoring in economics and a Tufts Community Union (TCU) senator. Alison Clark is a junior majoring in Spanish and psychology and vice chair of the TCU Judiciary.

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Alum speaks about entrepreneurial spirit

March 31

Discussing his field of "entrepreneurial acquisitions," Alum Phil Schiavoni, EN '71, returned to Tufts on Tuesday to share his experiences with approximately 25 students in the Career Services center. Schiavoni discussed the career path that led him to establish PAS Associates, a company that focuses on the private acquisition and turnaround of struggling or stagnant businesses. Schiavoni emphasized that it is not necessary to have a completely new idea or product to be an entrepreneur, but rather to have a vision of how to remodel an existing service or product in order to enlarge the market. He stressed that entrepreneurship can involve bringing new direction to existing companies rather than developing a completely new industry. As an example, he used a purchase that he is considering in the English as a Second Language industry. "If you look at it from an entrepreneurial standpoint and have a vision," Shiavoni explained, "you find that [ESL services] is a big market, a growing market, and an underserved market. Most people look at ESL as a language issue, but an entrepreneur sees it as an opportunity to become the primary provider [in the field]." According to Schiavoni, having a vision and plan to reformat the way a product is presented is vital in seeking funding for an acquisition. An entrepreneur, he said, must demonstrate that the growth of the purchased company will exceed the growth rate of the rest of the industry. "Value creation," bringing profits to the company, is the key to being funded, he said. "You can acquire a company but you haven't really done anything at that point. You haven't created any value," he said. "I think Mr.Schiavoni's enthusiasm for entrepreneurship inspired students from all academic backgrounds to dream big dreams and consider less conventional, more creative career paths," Development Office Associate Director Elaine Brzycki said.She said that Schiavoni gave great examples of analyzing opportunities, developing a vision, and leading a team to higher success. "He demonstrated entrepreneurial thinking that is useful for any career." Students in attendance asked Schiavoni questions during and following the presentation. Their questions ranged from inquiries into the demands of his lifestyle and what kind of preparation they could undertake in pursuing a similar career. In response to the nature of the job, Schiavoni said, "Even though there was intense pressure and demand it was less stressful [than my previous jobs] because I had control." In regard to how students could prepare to enter the field of entrepreneurship, Schiavoni had several pieces of advice. He said any managing experience, even if it is just running the local pizza shop, is necessary. Students should also spend a few years in the corporate world performing what he called a staff job, such as financial analysis or strategic planning. Experiences in staff jobs, Schiavoni said, allow people to understand how the business world operates. He added that business school, while not absolutely necessary, is a natural fit and that Tufts's Entrepreneurial Leadership program offers a strong background in the basics of the field. Schiavoni graduated from Tufts as a mechanical engineering major and knew that he wanted to go into a different field. "I had done enough differential equations in four years... I didn't want to be doing them for the rest of my life," he said. He went on to earn his masters from Boston University in manufacturing engineering, which he described as a combined business and engineering program. After receiving his MBA, Schiavoni worked as project manager of a Boston firm that specialized in highway, bridge, and tunnel construction. Schiavoni worked in the corporate world for 15 years prior to founding PAS Associates in 1989, and described how he and friends spent hours at a time futilely trying to think of alternatives to the monotony of going to work for a boss and following the same routine every day. He regrets that he was not "more sensitive earlier on to the opportunities [available for entrepreneurs]." Another important stage for entrepreneurs once they have a vision for a company is funding, where they often turn to private equity groups. These are firms that invest individuals' pensions a company, with the hope that it will grow. Growth of the company leads to a return in the private equity group's investment and the growth of its clients' pensions. Private equity groups finance the venture along with the entrepreneur's own monetary contribution. If the entrepreneur can provide enough cash through these means, banks will allow the entrepreneur to take out a loan to produce the remainder needed to purchase the company.

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The Corrections' redefines the meaning of dysfunctional family

March 31

Because mostly mainstream novelists such as James Patterson and Nora Roberts dominate The New York Times' Best-Seller List, it is refreshing and reassuring when an author offering more than second-rate horror and trashy love scenes finds a way to break through. Jonathan Franzen is one such author, who recently earned the honor for his latest novel The Corrections - an earnest and ironic examination of family conflict, sexuality, and the pursuit of personal happiness. While their marriage has never been picture-perfect, Enid Lambert's relationship with her husband Alfred has been worsening since his diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease. His blas?© attitude towards his illness and treatment cause Enid to become overbearing and increasingly dependent on her three grown children, who have moved from the Midwestern hometown of St. Jude to the East Coast. Fearing that this year will be the last the family has to celebrate the holidays together, she endeavors to bring everyone back to St. Jude for one last Christmas. While Enid struggles to convince her children to make the trip back West, they are caught in personal crises of their own. Gary, the eldest, appears to have achieved the perfect life. He is gainfully employed as a portfolio manager, lives in the suburbs, and is married to a beautiful woman with whom he's raising three sons. His marriage, however, is deteriorating as he refuses to acknowledge his depression. He slowly finds himself at odds with everyone in his household with the exception of his youngest son, Jonas. Chip, who lost his teaching job at a prestigious university for sleeping with a female student, is caught in a downward spiral. The middle son is dubbed by his siblings as the family failure, and his parents' faith is merely based on a misunderstanding that he has procured a position writing for The Wall Street Journal. In hopes of escaping his mounting debt - the result of years spent working on a screenplay - he leaves New York for Lithuania to participate in a lucrative Internet scam with his former lover's husband. Being both the youngest in the family and the only daughter, Denise is the pride and joy of both her parents despite her failed marriage to an older man. She has since redeemed herself in her parents' eyes as head chef at the Generator, a celebrated restaurant in Philadelphia. What Enid and Alfred do not know is that Denise has recently been fired from her job at the restaurant after sleeping with her boss' wife. The Corrections explores the lives of each of these characters, from what the others perceive to what they will never know. Oscillating from present to past, the novel is a complex organization of memories and their continuing influence on members of the Lambert family. It also eloquently demonstrates the delicate connections between people and how their individual experiences overlap to affect the people around them. Gary, Chip, and Denise have lived separate lives and yet they continue to be mysteriously connected through family, failures, and triumphs. With meticulous detail and ferocious attention to subtleties, Franzen brings together the personalities and experiences of five individual characters to create a genuine examination of the survival of a family through forgiveness and acceptance. The novel successfully avoids becoming overly sentimental despite tackling issues that range from childhood resentment to depression. Franzen has created a style of writing in The Corrections that is objective without being distant, allowing him to portray heartbreak and disappointment without letting those sentiments dominate the novel. One of the latest additions to Oprah's Book Club, The Corrections does not fulfill the stereotypes that accompany the distinction, and refreshingly so. Franzen's voice is biting and sharp as opposed to syrupy and trite. As an objective author, he forces the reader to also be objective in his or her interpretation and understanding of the Lambert family. Also unlike typical Oprah selections, The Corrections was not written exclusively for a female audience -the male characters are sympathetic, and the female characters are not without their flaws. Franzen does not discriminate. Winner of the 2001 National Book Award, there is little debate that the Corrections is one of the most impressive novels recently published. Franzen tackles everything from marital infidelity to the difficulties of living in a capital society, using the same unbiased yet passionate point of view. His writing is engaging and captivating, which makes The Corrections a satisfying and worthwhile read.

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