New Dorm will help build community

I recently participated in a focus group during which we discussed the image of Tufts, as current students, prospective freshmen, and the outside world perceive it. One of the common complaints voiced among group members was the lack of community and school spirit at our University. We resigned, however, that there is no simple answer to reversing this trend. After reading yesterday's Viewpoint, "Creating a True Residential Community," by three Student Trustee Representatives and one former representative, it occurred to me that there is at least one step that can be taken: to provide as many students as possible who want to enjoy campus life and be part of the community a chance to do so. I applaud our Board of Trustees and our student representatives for their attempt to make this possible by building a new 300-person dorm. It is time to be proactive in our attempt to build a stronger community at Tufts.