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Situations matter

Sommers' new book explores effects of everyday situations on human behavior

The Daily sat down with Associate Professor of Psychology Sam Sommers to discuss his new book, "Situations Matter: Understanding How Context Transforms Your World," which was released on Dec. 29, 2011. Tufts Daily: Tell me a little about your new book. Full story

Editorial | MegaUpload shutdown is justified

  Internet file sharers were in for a rude awakening on Jan. 19 when the popular site MegaUpload.com and its associated sites, including MegaVideo.com, were shut down by the FBI and several individuals connected to the site were arrested in New Zealand and charged with conspiracy to commit racketeering and criminal copyright infringement.

Experimentation can’t save ‘Resolution’ from redundancy

Album Review | 3 out of 5 stars

  Three years after its last album, Virginian groove metal group Lamb of God has returned with confidence. "Resolution" is a far cry from the raw, trailblazing sound of its earlier albums. Lead singer Randy Blythe's impressive growl has clearly taken a toll on his vocal cords.

Petition alleges HR condones discrimination

In response to what they believe are improper work practices carried out by Tufts' management against Dining Services employees, students last month launched an online petition on Change.org calling for an investigation into the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO) and Human Resources. 3 comments

Bottles and Cans

Faculty meetings successfully go green

Arts and Sciences faculty meetings and Arts, Sciences and Engineering (AS&E) faculty meetings this semester will continue to be "zero-waste meetings" after a switch last semester to more environmentally friendly meetings received positive feedback from attendees.

strip-t's

Strip-T’s serves up gourmet food without the pretension

Restaurant Review | 4 out of 5 stars

  The word "gourmet" has developed a bad reputation for most Americans. Who is to blame? Is it the fine dining restaurants with stratospherically priced tasting menus, or is it the haughty demeanor of their white truffle-munching patrons? Similarly, casual dining has been perverted by the likes of cholesterol-hawking TV personalities like Guy Fieri.

UIT revamps support with TechConnect

Tufts University Information Technology (UIT) early last month launched TechConnect, a new information technology service management (ITSM) tool that enables students, faculty and staff to check the status of their IT help requests online and to receive email notifications throughout the process.

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Women's Track and Field | Jumbos place second at Springfield Invitational

The women's track and field team followed up last weekend's first-place finish with another impressive performance on Saturday, placing second out of 10 teams at the Springfield Invitational. The Jumbos finished with 89 points, second only to MIT's 163, while Wheaton and host Springfield placed third and fourth, respectively.

Feeding the homeless

Service Fund distributes grants to Homeless Coalition, local food pantries

The Tufts Neighborhood Service Fund (TNSF) committee last month awarded $19,500 in grants to 29 local charitable organizations, according to a press release from the Office of Community Relations. Founded in 1995, TNSF is funded by contributions from faculty and staff of the university and awards grants annually to nonprofit organizations that are located in or serve Tufts' host communities of Medford, Somerville, Grafton, and Chinatown and that have volunteers from the Tufts community.

Elegance, simplicity define the gospel-tinged ‘Come Sunday’

Album Review | 4 out of 5 stars

Charlie Haden and Hank Jones' latest album, "Come Sunday" proves simplicity often says it best. Both jazz artists have enjoyed incredibly rich careers that have included collaborations with some of the most famous musicians of the 20th century, ranging from giants like Keith Jarrett and Ornette Coleman to "Cannonball" Adderley and Tony Williams.