The Tufts Daily is the entirely student-run newspaper of record at Tufts University in Medford, Mass. An editorially and financially independent organization, the Daily’s staff of more than 100 covers news, features, arts and sports on Tufts’ four campuses and in its host communities. The Daily’s editorial board and columnists provide opinions and commentary alongside op-eds submitted by readers and members of the Tufts community. In recent years, the Daily has also expanded into multimedia, including podcasts and video journalism.
Founded in 1980, the Daily publishes new content every weekday and distributes a print edition weekly during the academic year. All of the Daily’s coverage can be found on its consistently updated website devoted to upholding its motto: “Where you read it first.”
Many alumni of the Daily have gone on to lead successful careers in journalism and other industries, including: Patrick Healy, deputy opinion editor at The New York Times; Pierre Omidyar, founder of eBay; Geoff Edgers, national arts reporter for The Washington Post; Karen Israel, producer for Dateline NBC; David Kramer, former Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor; Bob Goodman, senior vice president for product experience at Virgin Pulse; Elizabeth Landers, chief political correspondent for VICE News; and many others.
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Dylan is celebrating her fourth semester at the Daily, having previously served as Executive Features Editor. She is responsible for managing all sections of the Daily and works closely with the Editorial department. When she’s not in the office, she can be found thrifting jewelry and blasting Mitski, and she is also the president of Action for Sexual Assault Prevention. She’s proud of all of the work she has done with the Features section, including her coffee review column: “The Daily Drip.” Dylan is a senior studying mathematics and Latin and can be reached at dylan@tuftsdaily.com.
Samantha is a junior from Los Angeles, studying English and economics. In her fifth semester on the Daily, she is working to manage all sections of the paper, support our execs, and uphold the Daily's standards of journalism and community alongside the rest of the managing board. She's proud to have served as last semester's executive news editor. When she's not in the office, Samantha can be found reading on prez lawn, tutoring at the StAAR center, evading her club swim practices, or FaceTiming her two dogs. You can reach her at samantha@tuftsdaily.com
Gretta is excited to begin her fifth semester at the Daily, having served as the executive option editor last spring. Working with all sections of the newspaper, she hopes to promote journalistic integrity, narratives from multiple perspectives, and a bonded community. Hailing from Concord Ma., Gretta studies political science and history. Outside the Daily, she can be found drawing, getting checked at club hockey games, or listening to her 1000 song-long playlists. You can reach out to her at gretta@tuftsdaily.com
Evelyn is looking forward to her fourth semester at the Daily, having previously served as executive copy editor. Stepping into the role of associate editor, she is excited to continue editing articles and to begin new initiatives, working with other members of the managing board to ensure a professional and thoughtful paper. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, Evelyn has developed a great fondness for the East Coast fall, with the sweaters, colorful leaves and chamomile tea it invites. Studying English, studio art and philosophy, and serving as frontline staff at Tisch Library and secretary for the Taiwanese Association of Students at Tufts, she welcomes questions about any of these interests, or any professional inquiries besides, at evelyn@tuftsdaily.com.
Grace is excited to begin her fifth semester at the Daily, where she previously served as an executive copy editor. As an associate editor, she will collaborate with the rest of the Managing Board to ensure the smooth operation of the paper by editing articles, working with execs and carrying out longer-term projects. She is a junior from McLean, Va., studying biochemistry. Also on campus, Grace is part of Tufts Club Swim, tutors for the StAAR Center and serves as vice president of Project Sunshine. She can be reached at grace@tuftsdaily.com!
Max is excited to begin his third semester at the Daily, having previously served as an opinion editor and the executive newsletter editor. As an associate editor, he is looking forward to working with the Managing Board and helping the Daily continue to run smoothly, whether that means pushing out insightful content, creating strong bonds between staff and executive editors, or just cultivating a positive office vibe! Max is a junior from Roslyn, NY studying English with a minor in political science and is part of the executive boards of Tufts English Society and Action for Sexual Assault Prevention. Outside of school, Max loves writing, baking any pumpkin or almond-flavored desserts, swimming and Stack the States! He can be reached at max@tuftsdaily.com!
Claire is celebrating her fifth semester at the Daily and her second as its Production Director. As Production Director, she will support all production-related sections, oversee the creation of the printed paper, spearhead new projects, putter around the office, etc. She also writes and edits articles in the Features section and, on rare occasions, will design a crossword puzzle. Originally from the East Bay of San Francisco, Claire is a junior and studies art history, Spanish and mathematics. If you feel so inclined, you can ask her about the Daily’s production sections, Adobe InDesign, chicken salad, amateur jewelry making and/or reality television at claire@tuftsdaily.com.
Aisha is looking forward to her fifth semester at the Daily where she previously served as an executive layout editor for two semesters. As an assistant production director, she will work with the production sections on new projects and support the creation of the print paper. You may also find her working on a podcast for the Audio section or lounging around the office. Aisha is a junior from Acton, Ma., studying biochemistry and psychology. Outside of the Daily, she spends her time figure skating, finding new thrift stores or contributing to Amnesty International.
Jaylin is excited to be heading into her fifth semester at the Daily, having previously served as Executive Graphics Editor for two semesters. This fall, she will be working as an Assistant Production Director to bring a fresh, artsy vibe to the Daily, all while orbiting around the Graphics, Social Media and Layout sections. A senior from Seoul, South Korea, Jay studies International Relations and Japanese. Outside of the Daily, you can usually find her sketching, putting together outfits, lifting the occasional weight, and taking Tylenol.
Alex is excited to kick off his third semester at The Daily. Previously serving as an ad manager on the business team, he’s now stepping into the role of Business Director. In this role, Alex leads the Business Department, overseeing the Daily’s financial independence. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, running, and weightlifting. Originally from Yunnan, China, he’s a sophomore at Tufts studying quantitative economics, political science, and mathematics. Feel free to reach out to him at business@tuftsdaily.com.
Josué Pérez
Executive News Editor
Grace Nelson Executive Features Editor
Annika Pillai Executive Arts & Pop Culture Editor
Dylan Tanouye Executive Opinion Editor
Eliza Warren Executive Sports Editor
Gus Gladstein Executive Investigative Editor
Linda Huang Chair of the Editorial Board
Shoshana Daly Executive Science Editor
John Murphy Executive Photo Editor
Sam Pokorny Executive Photo Editor
Maya Godard Executive Video Editor
Jake Ren
Executive Video Editor
Emma Dooley Executive Audio Editor
Angelina Moy Executive Layout Editor
Josh Solomon
Executive Layout Editor
Israel Hernandez Executive Graphics Editor
Shea Tomac
Executive Graphics Editor
Aneeqa Bashir Executive Copy Editor
Emily O'Hearn Executive Copy Editor
Shannon Murphy Executive Social Media Manager
Grace Jin
Executive Social Media Manager
Varya Karpinskaya Executive Newsletter Editor
Arghya Thallapragada Alumni Liaison
Ezra Holzapfel Executive Fun & Games Editor
Ellora Onion-De Education Committee Chair
Matthew Sage Education Committee Chair Website Manager
Sadie Roraback- Meagher
Ethics & Inclusion Committee Chair
Liam Chalfonte TD Magazine Editor
Estelle Anderson Social Committee Chair
Chloe Nacson-Schechter
Social Committee Chair
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