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Sociology course selection sees rise in BEO offerings Volleyball ends losing streak

with victory over Columbia

Sociology concentrators cite lack of new course options with increase of BEO courses

Bears recover from loss to Cornell, earn first conference victory against Columbia Saturday

By ALEX REICE CONTRIBUTING WRITER

With the growing popularity of the business, entrepreneurship and organizations concentration, there is increasing concern among sociology concentrators that the number of sociology-specific classes offered each semester is decreasing. Multiple sociology concentrators, some who chose to stay anonymous, spoke to The Herald about concerns over course selections for the concentration. Hans Britsch ’18, a sociology concentrator, said he has already taken all of the classes he found interesting, but course listings have “stayed the same” and haven’t offered anything new to concentrators. Clem Aeppli ’18, a sociology concentrator, cited similar concerns over finding new sociology courses to take. In fall 2014, five out of 22 classes offered by the sociology department — about 23 percent — were foundations courses or electives for organizational studies, a track in the BEO concentration. This semester, eight out of 19 courses — 42 percent — were organizational studies courses, according to

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data obtained by The Herald. Sociology concentrators may still take BEO courses for credit. Patrick Heller, chair of the sociology department, said the course offerings over the last six or seven years have been consistent in terms of the range of undergraduate courses and enrollment numbers. While over 100 students in each year concentrate in BEO, with around 40 students in the organizational studies track, sociology usually has around 20 to 30 concentrators, said Daniel Hirschman, assistant professor

of sociology. “Part of that is just a numbers game, because there aren’t that many concentrators, … and you can’t offer that many classes that are just for sociology concentrators,” Aeppli said. The Department of Sociology has partnered with the Department of Economics and the School of Engineering for the past 10 years to support the organizational studies track of the BEO concentration, wrote Mary Fennell, professor of sociology and director of the BEO program, in an email to The » See SOCIOLOGY, page 2

The volleyball team fell one set to three against Cornell Friday but rallied the next day to break a four-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over Columbia. Courtney Palm ’19, Melissa Cairo ’18 and Makena Ehlert ’20 made large individual contributions over the weekend, and Head Coach Diane Short praised her team for its offensive balance and the trust teammates had in one another. On Friday, though Bruno (6-10, 1-4 Ivy) took a tight first set 26-24, a defensively scrambled second set put the Bears behind Cornell (6-8, 2-3) for the rest of the match. Bruno entered the fourth set down 2-1, but battled the Big Red to 24-24 down the stretch. But the Bears slipped in the last two rallies to drop the match. Outside hitters Ehlert, Sabrina Stillwell ’19 and Shirin Tooloee ’18 combined for more than half of Bruno’s total kills with eight apiece. The next day, Bruno dramatically improved against the Columbia Lions (5-9, 0-5). “The best thing about this

match is (that) we had a balanced offense, and we haven’t had that in a couple weeks,” Short said. “Defensively, less collisions than last match.” Cairo and Ehlert lead Bruno’s defense with 18 and 16 digs respectively, making competitive diving plays to thwart many of Columbia’s attack attempts. Their hard work, in turn, gave Brown the opportunity to execute textbook bump-set-spike sequences. “Tonight was really good on setting and passing,” said Palm. The middle blocker led the team with 14 kills and a .410 hitting percentage. “Our team vibe was really good. We were communicating well, too.” This communication resulted in many successful Bruno attacks, which stymied the Lion defense. Columbia lost a significant number of rallies on uncontrolled dig attempts that went out of bounds or prevented the Lions from setting up a proper offensive attack. In the second set, Bruno turned a slow start into a five-point streak that set the tone for most of the match. Bruno did not trail Columbia until the Lions took the lead at 19-18, at which point attack errors and small missteps culminated in the Bears losing the set, with the game tied at one set apiece. Between the second and third » See VOLLEYBALL, page 2

English ’18 scores winner against Princeton in first Ivy League victory Bruno generates 11 corner kicks in win against Tigers, moves into 4th place in Ivy League By ALEX SMOLAR CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Returning home to the comfort of Stevenson-Pincince Field after losing to Columbia last week, the Bears faced the Princeton Tigers in their first home conference game of the season. Both teams came into the game with 0-1 records in the Ivy League, which created a must-win playoff atmosphere. In a game that honored the Brown National Collegiate Athletic Association Final Four teams from 1973, 1975 and 1977 at halftime, Bruno (6-2-1, 1-1 Ivy) was able to capture the magic of those squads in a 1-0 victory. “We brought a lot of really high energy to the game,” said Quinn English ’18. “We set the tempo, and we set the pace. They had trouble keeping up with us.”

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Bruno’s offense pushed the Tigers (2-6-2, 0-2 Ivy) to the limit in the first half, earning six corner kicks in the first 17 minutes of the game. The Bears threatened early as a wellstruck corner kick by Jackson Goebel ’20 in the second minute resulted in a shot from Jack Hagstrom ’19 that soared barely wide of the net. But Brown was unable to capitalize on these early opportunities. The Tigers countered with their own chances, but they were all handled by Brown goalkeeper Joey Cipicchio ’18. Most notably, Cipicchio made a diving save in the 28th minute on a low, rolling shot by Benjamin Issroff to keep the score knotted at zero. Bruno had a major scoring opportunity in the 35th minute on a corner kick. Tigers goalie Jacob Schachner fell down in the goal box but was able to gather himself in time to make a save on a header by Will Hayward ’21. At halftime, the teams were both scoreless while the Bears led in shots 5-4 and in corner kicks 7-1. The first half was also very physical, as both » See M. SOCCER, page 2

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Jackson Goebel ’20 goes in to strike the ball during the Bears’ winning game over Princeton. The victory came after a loss on the road against Columbia last week, giving Bruno a 1-1 record in the Ivy League.

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COMMENTARY Oke ’19: DeVos’ rollback of “Dear Colleague” letter commits injustices to assault victims

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» M. SOCCER, from page 1 squads accrued a combined 14 fouls and two yellow cards. Just as they had earlier in the game, Brown created several scoring chances in the beginning of the second half, earning two corner kicks in the first three minutes. But, unlike the first half, Brown converted the opportunity. In the 49th minute, English notched his second goal of the season on a one-timer on an assist from the left side of the field by Daniel Schiller ’20 to give the Bears a 1-0 lead. “There’s no better feeling in the world than scoring in front of the fans and on our home field,” English said. As the half continued, both teams exchanged shots without many notable chances on goal. On a shot by Gabe Welp ’18.5 after a throw-in from English in the 64th minute, Schachner was forced to make a challenging save on a promising Bears opportunity. In the 83rd and 84th minutes, Schachner made a few more key saves on a well-placed header by English and a powerful shot from outside the 18-yard box by Connor Gregory ’20. The Tigers were unable to score as the clock ran down, giving the Bears their first Ivy League win of the season. Brown finished with a 14-6 advantage in shots and an 11-2 lead in corner kicks. Bruno will take to the road to face crosstown rival Providence College Wednesday before continuing Ivy League play at Harvard Saturday.

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» SOCIOLOGY, from page 1 Herald. While the concentration of BEO has grown in popularity with students and Brown has developed new resources such as the Jonathan M. Nelson Center for Entrepreneurship, Dean of the College Maud Mandel cautions against assuming that the university is “pushing” or “promoting” entrepreneurship.

» VOLLEYBALL, from page 1 game, Bruno had the opportunity to refocus in the locker room. “I talked a lot about trusting their teammates,” Short said. “I told them, ‘Trust in each other.’” And trust they did. Catching up after a 6-3 Columbia lead, the Bears

“I would say it’s a positive response to student interest and excitement,” Mandel said. Due to the lack of general education requirements, Brown lacks a mechanism to push students toward certain classes, “so if something is surging here, it really is based on student choice,” she added. Additionally, sociology’s ties with BEO have only been beneficial, Heller said. “It’s been entirely an add-on, as

opposed to a subtraction,” he said, adding that the sociology department has been able to expand, receiving new resources and faculty members. “So the faculty that we provide to teach (organization) courses did not come at the expense of existing faculty capacity.” Organizational studies is also “one of the core areas of sociology,” he added. While the department has “some work to do in terms of strengthening

our course offerings with things students most want to take,” it remains unclear what is causing this perceived lack of course selection, Hirschman said. He attributed part of the problem to the layout of Courses@Brown, noting that there is an overrepresentation of BEO courses classified under sociology because BEO is not centralized within a specific academic department.

did not look back, winning the third set 25-12 on the momentum of two five-point streaks and a seven-point streak to finish. This time around, the team focused on maintaining the momentum from the win. “We were saying at the end of the third game, pretend that it was a time out, and that we were just

going to keep grinding,” Palm said. Though Bruno did not have the same point-streaks in the fourth set as in the third, after tying at 4-4, the team never trailed Columbia and clinched the match with a decisive 25-14 victory. When asked how the first conference win felt, Palm said, “We’ve

definitely been waiting on this one for a while, and it feels really good to finally get that. … We’re really happy things are finally gelling.” Short echoed Palm’s sentiments. “They know what they are now, and they will repeat it,” she said. Bruno’s next match is away at Harvard Oct. 13 at 7 p.m.

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Dining Services increases food prices, meal credit value Value of meal credit increased from $7.60 to $7.90, other food items also see price hike By CELIA HACK CONTRIBUTING WRITER

The beginning of the semester always kicks off with similar conversations: boasting about internships, complaining about your living situation and groaning about the ever-increasing price of dining hall food. This year, students handed over $3.00 for Blue Room iced coffee and sacrificed their points upon realizing that a “spicy with” and fries at Josiah’s now cost ten cents more than one meal credit, which increased this year to $7.90 from $7.60. Each year, Dining Services reviews food prices and the meal credit value to find the most cost-effective way to produce high-quality foods, said Director of Dining Services Peter Rossi. As the costs of ingredients rise, they must adjust accordingly. “You might see that the dairy market is going up, and that’s something we have to balance, where the produce market may not be, and it’s staying flat,” he added. But for those who don’t keep up with dairy markets, the change may be sudden. Students like Julia Green ’19 and Morgan Hagenbuch ’19 noted an increase in the prices of items at the Blue Room, Jo’s and Andrews, à la carte dining halls. In some cases, the food price increases match the increased value of the meal credit. For example, combos that used to cost $7.60 now cost $7.90, like two slices of pizza with chips and a drink, said Nishan Khanal ’20, a BUDS employee at Andrews. In other cases, students are not

sure that the increased value of a meal credit matches the increased price of food. “I usually get a spicy with and fries at (Jo’s),” Hagenbuch said. “It used to be exactly a meal credit, so you could get that meal and get a drink if you wanted to go over, but now you have to go over (the meal credit) no matter what.” Rossi wrote in an email to The Herald that the price increased because Jo’s started using a new “premium” type of french fry. “Our culinary group wanted to add a little change,” Rossi said. “So, as opposed to a straight-cut fry or just a regular fry, we decided to add some additions. And the cost of the different types of fry, whether it be a waffle fry, a thick cut fry — those prices will fluctuate.” Alison Cleary ’19, a student supervisor in the Blue Room, noted that the value of a meal credit has gone up 30 cents each year she has been at Brown, starting at $7.30 her freshman year. For the most part, she sees the increased prices matching the increased value of the meal credit. Campus eateries like Andrews attempted to sell some classic offerings — such as pasta — by weight, rather than a single price, Khanal said. But the move was met with outcry, and Andrews returned to the meal credit after the first attempt, he added. Cleary said pricing food by weight is a good idea, as it gives students more control over their meals. But Green said the method makes it difficult for students to get an amount of food that doesn’t go over a meal credit. “The food that’s at the Blue Room and Andrews, all those specialty things that are per pound, … they always end up being more than the meal swipe because it’s just human

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error,” Green said. “You say you want chicken, and the (worker) will put two pounds of chicken on, and maybe I only wanted a little bit, but suddenly I’m spending two or three meal swipes on it.” After three years in the Blue Room, Cleary said she hears plenty of complaints from behind the counter. Often, students complain that while the value of a credit has increased, meal plans still allot the same amount of points, she said. SIMONE ZHAO / HERALD

Director discusses Tenement Museum’s place in activism during Trump era Director Rachel Feinmark comments on museum’s objectivity, capacity for social justice advocacy By ELIZABETH TOLEDANO SENIOR STAFF WRITER

The Tenement Museum sits on Orchard Street in the Lower East Side of New York City. From the outside, it looks like most of the other apartment buildings on the street. Inside, however, the museum tells the stories of many of the 7,000 immigrants who have lived there. Museum staff have restored six apartments to how they might have looked in the late 19th and early 20th century, creating a virtual time machine for curious visitors. Thursday, in a talk entitled “Abandoning Museum Neutrality” hosted by the Center for Public Humanities at the Nightingale-Brown House at Brown University, Rachel Feinmark, the director of strategic initiatives at the Lower East Side Tenement Museum, discussed the changing position of the museum in today’s political landscape. The Tenement Museum has never been solely about the past. The staff

has heavily emphasized education as a part of its mission. When museum staff talks about immigration, they reference the history of immigration in America as well as what it looks likes today. The museum gives tours to young students, with emphasis on telling personal stories and exploring one’s own background. Shared Journeys, a free program at the Tenement Museum, offers workshops for those learning English, too. Feinmark reassessed the meaning of museum neutrality in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s election. She considered whether a museum should direct viewers toward a specific mission of social justice. Because history museums often focus on controversial topics, it can be difficult to remain objective, Feinmark said. For example, maintaining neutrality in a Holocaust museum would be nearly impossible, Feinmark said. “Does a science museum have to be neutral on evolution?” She discussed the Whitney Plantation Museum and Historic District, which focuses on the narratives of enslaved people in Louisiana, as an example of a museum that intentionally promotes activism. When people come to a history museum, they want

to understand why society evolved the way it did, she said. When a museum has been designed to show these realities, it makes sense to consider the impact on society today. Legally, a 501(c)(3) can make political statements as long as they don’t explicitly take a side, Feinmark said. Since museums are considered one of few sources of objective fact, navigating what this means can prove a difficult task, she added. After the Trump administration made the decision to cancel the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, the Tenement Museum published a blog post encouraging readers to look at the history of immigration policy. Although the statement did not explicitly condemn the change in policy, it encouraged readers to thoroughly consider what the decision meant. Even these subtle actions can result in a loss of visitors. “We don’t get a lot of comments,” Feinmark said. “But when we do get comments, they’re super angry.” It’s a balancing act: The Tenement Museum would not suggest visitors call their legislators about immigration issues, but would suggest starting up a conversation with friends. “Everything has to be really careful and really considerate,” Feinmark added.

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The Tenement Museum in New York City’s Lower East Side tells the stories of immigrants who were past residents of the building. “The move toward the non-neutral museum … is kind of inevitable,” Feinmark said. For now, it’s a matter of

promoting a message of social justice while remaining trustworthy — which takes courage, she added.

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Providence Honk Festival brings together local musicians

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A saxophonist performs at the annual Providence Honk! Festival, more commonly known as PRONK.

Two volunteers preside over a booth advertising Youth in Action, a Providence-based non-profit grounded in the mission of empowering young people from marginalized communities.

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Activist mantras mark two pairs of bracelets, epitomizing Providence’s Pronk Festival’s commitment to volunteerism and public service.

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PRONK brought lovers of all music genres together with performances intended to “blur social boundaries,” according to the event’s website.

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DeVos’ Title IX policy is an affront to justice BAMI OKE staff columnist Last month, Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos rescinded the Obama administration’s “Dear Colleague” letter — a document that provided incentives and clear guidelines for the proper handling of sexual assaults on college campuses. DeVos justified her decision by noting that the previous system failed to protect the rights of the accused to due process and was therefore a “disservice to everyone involved.” The education secretary failed to acknowledge, however, the ramifications of policies that elevate individuals accused of sexual violence. DeVos’ flawed approach to enforcing Title IX could potentially prolong the experience for survivors of sexual assault on college campuses. DeVos’s policy puts politics and perpetrators ahead of victims, and for that it is an affront to justice. In 2011, the Office for Civil Rights issued a statement to more than 7,000 colleges in an attempt to redefine the federal government’s jurisdiction in regards to Title IX. Originally intended to combat gender-based discrimination, Title IX has been referenced in countless sexual assault cases since its enactment. Under the Obama administration,

the Office for Civil Rights threatened to withdraw federal funding from any institution that did not comply with its protocols for Title IX hearings. Arguably the most controversial of these guidelines was the “preponderance of evidence” standard, which allowed colleges to use the lowest standard of proof during an investigation. Critics of federal

sion stems from conservative ideologies that fundamentally oppose the type of “big government” intervention exemplified by the “Dear Colleague” letter. One could argue that DeVos’ actions are a part of the current administration’s attempt to rescind any and all Obama-era policies. When it comes to justice for victims of sexual violence, there is

Given the low rates of reporting, we need a system that victims can trust. A study conducted by the Bureau of Justice Statistics indicates that only 4.3 percent of sexual battery incidents and 12.5 percent of rape incidents are reported to officials. And contrary to DeVos’ allegations, higher numbers of guilty verdicts in these reported cases do

When it comes to justice for victims of sexual violence, there is no place for politics.

regulation argued that these rules were counterproductive and biased against the accused. Many claim that the “Dear Colleague” letter was “unfair toward the accused and could jeopardize their futures.” These contentions are problematic for several reasons. DeVos’ deci-

no place for politics. Laws that are enacted to protect civil rights must be upheld permanently so that those rights can remain secure under the federal government. It is not as if the removal of de jure segregation means that we no longer have to enforce anti-discrimination policies.

not mean that the system is inefficient. Rather, it’s effective. And we need not raise the burden of proof so that sexual assaults are harder to prove. Across three different studies, the percentage of false reporting for sexual assaults was below 8 percent, according to the National Sexual Vi-

olence Resource Center. There is an appalling lack of accountability when it comes to sexual assaults, particularly on elite college campuses. Brown has said the University’s Title IX policies will not change in the nearby future, and it is my hope that Brown and other schools will stand their ground and comply with the guidelines of the “Dear Colleague” letter. At no institution should concern for people’s future careers take precedence over the individuals who have the courage to speak out after they have been harmed. The “Dear Colleague” letter was an important first step in achieving justice for survivors of sexual violence, but the journey is far from over. In our current era of partisan government, we must be wary not to politicize key legislation. DeVos set a dangerous precedent for the future of Title IX; accused individuals can now enjoy greater legal leeway in the name of institutional efficiency. While this seems like a good idea in theory, the reality is that it undermines the victim’s right to justice. When we do not prioritize the physical and emotional safety of survivors, we run the risk of furthering their struggles and silencing the voices that truly need to be heard.

Bami Oke ’20 can be reached at bamidele_oke@brown.edu.

Keeping the Brown Promise QUENTIN THOMAS staff columnist “Don’t make a promise you can’t keep,” my mother would tell me growing up. I learned the power and strength of the word “promise” at a young age. Maybe that’s why Brown has decided to call its new initiative to eliminate student loans for its undergraduates “Brown Promise.” Maybe President Christina Paxson P’19 and the administration deliberately chose the name of the campaign to highlight just how strong this new commitment to making Brown as affordable as possible really is. But the thing about promises is that they’re supposed to be unconditional guarantees — “Brown Promise,” given its funding structure, doesn’t exactly fit this description. On the whole, “Brown Promise” is definitely well-intentioned and has immense potential for positive impact, but it also has drawbacks that could severely hamper its longterm effectiveness if implemented. Students and alums of all socioeconomic backgrounds should care about the initiative because it would immediately benefit 883 students — all students on loans who are not seniors — for the next academic school year, The Herald previously reported. The Brown experience for these students could be altered for the better, relieving them of the stress of post-graduation debt. When students are freed from the weight of loans on their shoulders, it becomes so much easier to enjoy their time at Brown doing what they love. This kind of reassurance does wonders for a student’s ability to confidently navigate their Brown experience and put their best foot forward in all of their endeavors.

Making Brown affordable by eliminating the burden of loans also makes Brown a more diverse campus that better attracts the best applicants. Consider this startling fact: More Brown students come from the top 1 percent than from the entire bottom 60 percent. Now put this reality in conversation with Brown’s commitment to building a diverse community. In the Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan, the University acknowledges that it has “traditionally failed to include fully people of all … socioeconomic classes.” To remedy this, Brown has committed itself

placement after graduation: A recent New York Times investigation found that low-income students who attend highly selective institutions fare just as well as their wealthier peers. The added diversity fostered by the initiative ultimately culminates in Brown becoming a better school — a school that removes barriers to admission that are not related to a student’s merit or potential, ensuring that Brown receives the best applicants possible. “Brown Promise” aids immensely in this effort. Of course, the initiative is not faultless. It’s

“Brown Promise” is definitely well-intentioned and has immense potential for positive impact, but it also has drawbacks that could severely hamper its long-term effectiveness if implemented. to becoming a more diverse and inclusive institution. Brown Promise is a good way to start to fulfill this commitment, and make the University more affordable for incoming students for years to come. When financial aid packages become less of a concern, prospective students are emboldened to apply knowing that their dream come true isn’t, quite literally, coming at the expense of their family. After all, Brown becomes better by picking the students who best fit its values and reflect its commitment to inclusivity, not simply admitting those students who are most able to pay. And to be clear, increasing the proportion of low-income students does not mean poorer academic performance or job

more than worth mentioning that this entire initiative is predicated on whether or not the University can raise $30 million by December. This condition runs a bit contrary to the idea of a “promise.” In fact, how can you promise the elimination of student loans from financial aid packages when the necessary funding, as of yet, is not a reality? Right now, we’re millions of dollars away from fulfilling this “promise” and it doesn’t seem fair to elaborately promote this initiative when there’s a chance that it may not even come to fruition. Further, “Brown Promise” alone can’t ensure greater diversity in the Brown student body. Owen Colby ’20 wrote on Sept. 22 about the

shortcomings of this initiative, citing antiquated admission practices as one of the major inhibitors that would keep the initiative’s goal of socioeconomic diversity from being fulfilled. The college admission process, broadly speaking, already disadvantages applicants who could make an institution more socioeconomically diverse. For example, while fee waivers are helpful, they don’t help an applicant who could only afford to take the SAT or ACT once and didn’t have the resources to devote as much time to test preparation as their peers. Schools like George Washington University and nearby Providence College have implemented test-optional policies that don’t make standardized testing mandatory, effectively removing an economic barrier for those applicants whose capabilities simply can’t be reflected by their results on one test. Brown should consider adopting some variation of these policies to complement “Brown Promise.” It is true that “Brown Promise” doesn’t tackle the hurdles presented by the admission process and the entirety of the initiative is dependent on fundraising $30 million by December. It is also true that in spite of all of the potential good that may be in store, nothing has been guaranteed as of now; Brown has yet to make good on its promise. Any and all doubts about this initiative are valid. But I still find it worthwhile to get excited about Brown’s early efforts to reform its financial aid practices. “Brown Promise” is a crucial step in the right direction, toward not only helping students on financial aid, but also upholding the University’s commitment to creating an inclusive community that unites scholars of all needs and backgrounds.

Quentin Thomas ’21 can be reached at quentin_thomas@brown.edu.

SPORTS THE BROWN DAILY HERALD

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017

Bears edged by first place Ivy rival No.11 Princeton Bruno scores early before conceding two late goals in second half, Bears in tie for fifth in conference By ALEXANDRA RUSSELL SENIOR STAFF WRITER

The women’s soccer team took a lead into the half against No. 11 Princeton last Saturday at Stevenson-Pincince Field, but surrendered a pair of goals late in the second stanza and dropped a pivotal Ivy League contest to the nationally-ranked Tigers. The 2-1 loss follows last week’s overtime defeat at Columbia and puts Brown in a tie for fifth place in the conference standings. Jennifer Caruso ’19 gave the Bears (8-4-0, 1-2-0 Ivy) an early lead in the 10th minute, driving in a rebound through traffic in front of the net. Star White ’21 picked up an assist on the play, after Celia Story ’19 played in a corner kick from the right side. Facing its second defeat of the year, Princeton (11-1, 3-0) answered, scoring two goals in one minute to reclaim the advantage. Courtney O’Brien accounted for both tallies, finishing off a header

from Natalie Larkin in the 75th minute and driving in a rebound 56 seconds later. “Princeton hasn’t gone down much this season — I think they’ve gone down once. We wanted to test them in that situation and let them face a little bit of adversity,” said Head Coach Kia McNeill. “Our forwards did well — I wish we put a couple more opportunities away, and, in games like this, it comes down to finishing your chances.” The teams matched one another with six shots on goal, although Princeton led with a 17-8 advantage in total shots. Goalkeeper Christine Etzel ’19 made three saves in the loss. As the team enters its final four conference games of the season, it seeks to maximize possession and capitalize on scoring opportunities. “I still think that we can minimize some of our unforced errors when we’re playing out from the midfield and moving the ball up top,” McNeill said. “The last thing is just being more clinical in front of the goal. We’ve just got to be a little bit more hungry in the (18-yard box) … get on the ends of crosses and follow things up.” Despite the loss, McNeill said she was optimistic about the team’s ability to

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Jennifer Caruso ’19 scored the Bears’ only goal in a loss against No.11 Princeton. Brown now holds a 1-2-0 record in the Ivy League going into its final four conference games of the season. challenge the nationally-ranked Tigers. “The positive from this is the fact that that’s the number 11 team in the country,” McNeill said. “Anybody who was here watching the game can see that we can play with anybody in the country, and, if

anything, I think that this should just set a new standard for what Brown women’s soccer can play like.” The matchup also served as Bruno’s “Think Pink” game in support of cancer research. The Bears took the field in

pink socks and warm-up gear to raise awareness. Bruno continues conference play with a visit to Harvard Saturday. The Bears return home to host Penn at StevensonPincince Field Oct. 28.

Football falls in nonconference game against Stetson University Jonke ’21, Daies ’21 make waves in unsuccessful late comeback effort, Bears lose 17-13 By TESS DEMEYER SENIOR STAFF WRITER

Newcomer Jeffrey “Mitchell” Jonke ’21 became Brown’s third quarterback to see time in the pocket this season as the football team fell to Stetson University 17-13 Saturday. The Bears (2-2, 0-1 Ivy) traveled over 1,200 miles to DeLand, Florida to wrap up nonconference play against the Hatters (1-5) as the teams faced off for the second consecutive year. A late comeback effort led by Jonke and rookie running back Darius Daies ’21 was cut short as the Bears missed an extra point attempt and fumbled on their final offensive possession. “(The loss) was disappointing because that was a team that we could have beaten, and it would have been nice to have some momentum going into Ivy League play,” Jonke said. “But I’m confident in our team and how we’re responding to it.” Quarterback Thomas “TJ” Linta ’18 secured the start for the Bears coming off his performance last week against the University of Rhode Island. The veteran was in for three quarters, totalling 143 passing yards and a touchdown on 14 completions. The game remained scoreless for much of the first quarter as missed field goals terminated both teams’ opening drives. The Hatters went up by three with 28 seconds left in the quarter after intercepting a pass by Linta. But Linta shook off the turnover and hit Jaelon Blandburg ’20 for a 40-yard reception on the first play of Bruno’s next offensive possession. Then a 19-yard reception by Anton Casey ’19 and rushes by David Moodie ’19 and Daies inched the

Bears to the Stetson six where Linta connected with Demitri Jackson ’20 on a slant in the endzone, putting Brown up 7-3 early in the second quarter. After two punts from each team, Stetson returned to the endzone to retake the lead late in the half. Bruno got the final possession but failed to generate much on offense before the clock expired, giving the Hatters a 10-7 edge going into the locker room. “We knew that you’re not losing a game just because you’re behind at the

half,” Daies said. “We just said that we had to play better in the second half.” The momentum appeared to swing in Bruno’s favor at the start of the third quarter as co-captain Richard “Dewey” Jarvis ’17.5 forced a fumble on the Hatters’ opening drive, but Stetson was able to reclaim possession four plays later when Linta threw his second interception of the game. The pick resulted in Stetson’s second touchdown, solidifying the 17 points it would cling to for victory. Jonke got his first collegiate touch

late in the third quarter and managed to give Bruno six more points with 8:55 left in the game. A 25-yard reception by Daies put the Bears in the red zone, and a 12-yard run on the next play gave the freshman his third collegiate TD. The field goal after sailed wide left, spelling the end of Brown’s comeback and settling the final score at 17-13. “It was disappointing, but it’s nice to get that out of the way before we step into the Ivy League completely,” Daies said. “Everything gets way more

intense now that we’re all in the Ivy. We know the Ivy League is wide open right now because a lot of teams are winning, and a lot of teams are losing. … Our eyes are still wide open for finishing as high as we can.” Bruno is 2-1 against nonconference opponents but will turn its attention to league matchups for the remainder of the season, looking first to Princeton Saturday. The Bears will host the Tigers (3-1, 0-1) at Brown Stadium for Homecoming. The kickoff is set for 12:30 p.m.