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Seven members of the Tufts community, including students, a professor and an alumnus, delivered short presentations on their unique ideas as part of the fifth edition of the Tufts Idea Exchange .
Observed in April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is an annual campaign designated to raise awareness about sexual assault and rape, and educate on how to prevent sexual violence. The 2014 SAAM campaign is particularly relevant to our campus, specifically because it focuses on healthy sexuality and young people. Whether you're a freshman just finding your fit on campus or a senior preparing to graduate and enter the "real world," this month is about promoting a healthy foundation for relationships, health and sexual violence prevention.
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, a candidate for the democratic gubernatorial nomination, spoke at an event hosted by the Tufts Democrats yesterday evening. Coakley told the group of students that they should actively participate in the democratic process and should take advantage of the education opportunities offered by the university. I think it is important that you are at least engaged tonight in hearing from somebody who is running for governor, [not only] because it is an important office, but [because] everyone we elect is important ... whether its your school committee, or your congresswoman, she said. I hope that whether you ever run yourselves or not, that you will stay engaged in making sure that democracy works. Coakley, who graduated from Williams College in 1975, briefly discussed her own background and education. Regarding her own political experiences, she said that she is relatively new to political office. She first ran for an elected position in 1997. She explained that because she lives in Medford, she often passes Tufts. She also worked with the university during her time as the District Attorney of Middlesex County. In her current capacity as attorney general, she has worked on many issues, including sexual assault, financial malfeasance and workplace issues. I had a chance as attorney general to do a lot of things, including trying to hold Wall Street accountable for basically gambling with a lot of our money and almost wrecking our economy, she said. According to Coakley, this issue remains important in her campaign for governor. One of her goals for Massachusetts includes the promotion of a more prosperous but fair economy. She also spoke about the need for more privileged citizens to help those who are less fortunate. It is, I think, incumbent on all of us to not only do well, as you all have as students, but [also] to do good, to think about the Commonwealth, to think about what it means for people who dont have the advantage to be able to go to a college and get that education, she said. If she becomes governor, Coakley said she would make improving access to quality education a major initiative of her administration. She said she would seek improvements from pre-kindergarten through college, and advocated for a longer and more structured school day for elementary school students. Maybe, by the third grade, [a student] is not reading well, whats the reason for that and how do we figure that out? she asked. If we do not get [children] back on track ... chances are good they are not going to be Tufts students, and they may drop out of school, and they may not have the advantages ... to get a good job and to have a livable wage. As part of her education initiatives, Coakley proposed placing additional emphasis on computer science and good writing skills that she said will be increasingly important to a wide range of new professions. She also expressed concern about climate change, and hopes to move the state toward a more environmentally friendly economy. We need good people who will say, We need to think about how we are going to reverse climate change, how we are going to get people around without driving cars, and what we are going to do for smart growth for Massachusetts, she said. Health care policy was an additional concern Coakley addressed, and she said she would work to keep it affordable and to maintain its quality. She also discussed the suicide of her brother, who suffered from bipolar disorder, and said she hopes to improve the states mental healthcare system. I understand, having lived with that, how difficult that is, she said. I think in 2014 we should in Massachusetts ... be treating our behavioral and our mental health the same way we do diabetes or heart concerns. She concluded with an appeal to the broader population to assist future generations. We can grow this economy for everybody, we are going to give you a chance to get on that ladder and do well, we are going to provide our best education possible ... so that you have a chance to compete in the future, that your kids will have a chance to compete in that future, hopefully with a cleaner climate, she said. After her presentation, Coakley took questions from students about improving the economies of small towns and on what improvements are necessary for the mental healthcare system. She explained that she would provide support to small businesses and advocate for the creation of new industries in older mill towns. She also said she hopes to have Massachusetts increase its capacity for both the prevention and treatment of mental health issues.
A group of students and faculty members from the Community Health Program hosted an informal forum to discuss the state of the major.
Are college football players students or employees?
"Red-Eye to Havre de Grace" (2012), an action-opera brought to Boston as part of ArtsEmerson's "Pioneers" series, details the last days of Edgar Allan Poe's life. More shocking than conventional, the show contains a little history -- as told through Poe's letters to his mother -- and a lot of artistic interpretation, especially of the author's deteriorating mental health. Before the curtain rises, a man walks on stage and introduces himself as Ranger Steve (Jeremy Wilhelm), a representative from the Edgar Allan Poe House in Philadelphia. He takes the audience through a short -- if unexpectedly casual -- description of the historical context of the play. As he concludes, Ranger Steve pulls out a crumpled sheet of paper to recite one of his favorite poems by Poe while the lights dim and a piano builds slowly in the background. A few lines into his reading, Ranger Steve goes from open-mic-night-at-the-local-library mode to a full-blown operatic rendering of Poe's "Ligeia" (1838).
The NFL was meant for Richie Incognito. It protects him. The NFL was not meant for Jonathan Martin. It does not protect him.
Last month, a sophomore at Harvard University falsely reported that shrapnel bombs had been placed around the campus to avoid taking a final exam, later claiming in his defense that he acted because of a large amount of academic pressure. While this is an extreme case of how stress can lead a student to act rashly, it calls into question the resources that are provided to college students across the country to help them cope with the pressures of being an undergraduate.According to Associate Dean of Orientation and Student Transition Laura Doane, if a similar situation were to arise at Tufts, the universitys emergency operations would be put into motion to deal with it appropriately.The sad thing is we do have emergency protocols in place. We hope we dont have to use them, she said.Julie Jampel, director of Training and Continuing Education at Counseling and Mental Health Service (CMHS), explained that one resource that aims to help students handle stress not only during emergencies, but throughout the semester is the support that the counseling center provides.Most students who call us for an appointment are able to schedule it within a couple of days, Jampel told the Daily in an email. At certain points in the semester, when we are especially busy, it may be necessary to wait a week or so for an appointment. However, we are able to accommodate those students who need to be seen urgently.Sophomore Emma Brenner-Bryant, co-president of Tufts Health Advocates (THA), a student advisory board to Tufts Health Service, relayed student concerns that counselors are not available enough.We consistently hear that you cant get in and make an appointment, she said.According to Brenner-Bryant, when THA has brought these student concerns to CMHS, the service reported that they would need more funding to accommodate these concerns. This lack of resources, Brenner-Bryant pointed out, can leave students without the care they require.Tufts students are the kind of kids who will keep it together and not say they need mental health services, Brenner-Bryant said. We pretend we can suck it up ... Students dont know how to handle it in a productive way. Theres a lot of drinking and partying to try [to] relax because were all so uptight and stressed during the school year.According to the CMHS, its primary goal is prevention of mental health problems a goal that can prove difficult without the proper amount of resources, like a sufficient number counselors.I personally dont think that Tufts has enough of a support system in place for those who need it, Brenner-Bryant explained.Dean John Barker was unable to comment on the amount of funding allocated per annum to the CMHS. The Mandatory Health Services Fee for the 2013-14 academic year is $710, according to the Bursar, and although all students pay this fee, only 25 percent of students use their health services resources annually, according to the service.Doane, in contrast to Brenner-Bryants concerns, affirmed her belief that the CMHS is prepared to provide the support it claims to offer.[The CMHS] is prepared for and really does see the gamut homesickness, general stress, adjusting to the college environment academically and socially, which is particularly true for first and second semester students, Doane said. Theyre well-equipped for students who are willing to harm themselves or others. Theyre trained clinicians.THA, however, has found that the setup of the CMHS is not aligned with most students needs for long-term counseling. According to the CMHS website, students with more complex mental health needs will be referred to off-campus clinicians.Another issue is they only have short-term counseling, Brenner-Bryant said. A lot of people are turned off by that. But then [students] dont have the resources to get off campus ... So the next question is: Would students be willing to pay more for the health services fee?Doane pointed out that the service is supposed to be accessible to all students, whether they have mental health problems or not.Not only is our support available and ready, but every student is expected to access that support, she said. It is better to start ... using [this] kind of support now rather than later.Doane noted that another year-round resource that students can access is Time Management and Study Strategies (TM & SS) Consulting, where students can work one-on-one with a consultant about anything from time management to test-taking strategies.TM & SS is the best non-secret on campus, Doane said. The idea behind that is that no matter how rigorous your high school curriculum, college coursework is different. I see students who do well in class, get the material and do well on homework, and then they bomb a test.Brenner-Bryant attributed a lot of student stress to excessive workloads, not to a lack of time management.12
Earlier this year, Tufts was ranked as one of the top 25 healthiest colleges in the United States by Greatist, an Internet media startup focusing on health and fitness. Between late nights at Tisch Library, running to club meetings, going to class and attempting to get enough sleep, college is a true balancing act. Finding the time to eat properly and exercise often falls by the wayside, so when it comes down to it, how healthy and nutrition-conscious are Tufts students?A study by the American College Health Association , which surveyed more than 150 schools and more than 96,000 students, found that while only about five percent of national college students reached USDA fruit and vegetable intake recommendations, an impressive 20 percent of Tufts students reached those levels.One resource to help students stay healthy is Balance Your Life , a healthy lifestyle club from the Department of Health Education at Tufts.Beth Farrow, health education and prevention specialist and a staff member of BYL, explained that Tufts students are typically highly cognizant of health issues.I think Tufts students are very much aware of health issues and wanting to maintain a healthy and balanced life while in college, Farrow said.The struggle to maintain a healthy lifestyle begins as soon as Tufts students arrive on campus, according to Farrow. As freshmen, students are required to be on the unlimited meal plan. While there might be a tendency for students to overeat in the dining halls, this kind of buffet mentality dissipates after being on the meal plan over time, she said.With the most popular meal plan option being 160, Tufts Nutrition Marketing Specialist Julie Lampie said she believed that students are probably eating healthier in the dining halls than they would be by cooking for themselves.The more choices that are available, the better, she said. Students tend to make better choices having greater variety. According to data from last years dining survey, students ranked a desire for more variety as the third most important factor to improvement of the dining halls and a wish for healthier options as fifth.When looking at the top choices for dinner, the number one item is General Gaus chicken, followed by breaded chicken tenders and salmon. According to Lampie, while the first two items are deep fat fried, salmon has recently become a much more popular item, appearing five times in the top ten food items.There was a time when very few students ate salmon, and you can see it is our number one fish by popularity, so food trends do change, Lampie said.According to Lampie, more people have also been asking for more vegan and vegetarian options.Over time the vegetarian population has definitely increased, Lampie said. I think some of that interest in eating lower on the food chains is for environmental reasons, but for the most part its about health.Lampie discussed the deliberate layout of the dining halls in order to encourage students to make healthy choices. For example, in the Dewick-MacPhie Dining Hall, the station closest to the entrance serves vegetarian food.If you watch the pattern, students will go through that line to see if anything looks good, Lampie said. They are not thinking, Oh this is vegetarian. If it looks good they are going to take it.Sophomore Jenn Rabbino, education materials coordinator of BYL, agreed that the layout influences what students choose to eat.In [Carmichael Dining Center], the salad bar is in the center, so you gravitate towards it, she said.Lampie said she always strives to include fresh ingredients when selecting the menu and recently has been trying to incorporate more locally grown and seasonable vegetables. Three vegetables are offered for students so that they are encouraged to find one that is palatable, she said.At Tufts its not all about the least expensive option, she said. The priority is first quality, nutritional value, thirdly price. We try to balance that out.The Real Food Challenge, a new student group on campus currently seeking Tufts Community Union Senate recognition, aims to increase the amount of sustainable and fairly sourced food available in the dining centers.While the creators of The Real Food Challenge are currently working through some administrative hurdles, co-founder Meghan Bodo said that Tufts Dining is supportive. Bodo, a junior, got the idea last summer and the group has about ten members so far.Tufts Dining already values sustainably produced food and as such has been supportive of our request, she said.Sophomore Mel Goldberg said that although Tufts offers healthy food options, she would like to have more information about where the food actually comes from.We have a great salad bar, and we have a good rep for being such a veggie friendly and sustainable dining hall, she said. But I really have no idea where any of the produce is coming from, so I think it would be really interesting to get more clarity on that.The Real Food Challenge is just one way that Tufts students are expressing their interest in nutrition-related issues. Tufts Dining has responded by including healthier options on menus and by changing dessert portion sizes, like cutting brownie sheets into 84ths instead of 70ths.When we try to put new menu items on, Im not looking for deep fat fried high saturated fat items, Im looking for a fresher more nutritious product that we can bring to students, Lampie said.Lampie offered her best tips for eating right in the dining halls.One of the strategies is always of course to either look at the menu ahead or peruse the choices before taking your plate and actually taking food, she said.12
Trigger warning: This article discusses sexual assault and rape.
While sites like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram were created to connect users and enhance social interactions, many research studies show the opposite is occurring people who use social media heavily throughout their day can experience detachment, boredom and even loneliness. Even looking at pictures of food on Instagram can decrease satisfaction gained from actually eating the same food, according to research published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology this September. Should Tufts students be worried about their social media use?According to Julie Ross, director of Tufts Counseling and Mental Health Service, the effects of social media on students mental health can change how we connect with one another in person, making relationships more superficial.Having a constant focus on what is happening somewhere else effectively removes people from staying connected in the face-to-face interactions they could be having, or are having at the moment, as those interactions get constantly interrupted by electronic signals from the phone or computer, Ross told the Daily in an email. Social media can provide the appearance of connection without an authentic connection.A study conducted by Timothy Wilson, the Sherrell J. Aston professor of psychology at the University of Virginia, showed that college students rely on social media and technology to an unhealthy degree, according to a 2013 article in the New Yorker by Maria Konnikova.College students start going crazy after just a few minutes in a room without their phones or a computer, Konnikova wrote.This phenomenon occurs all over campus, with students sitting around tables in the Dewick-MacPhie Dining Center aimlessly scrolling through Twitter and perusing Facebook during lectures instead of taking notes.One would think we could spend the time mentally entertaining ourselves ... but we cant. Weve forgotten how, Wilson said.According to sophomore Eyob Sharew, some Tufts students focus on social media more than others.Everyone has a smartphone, so people use it heavily, definitely more in some circles than others, Sharew said. Some circles will do the thing where everybody is on their phones at dinner, and theyre not talking to each other. Were just of that generation.Student groups at Tufts, however, see Facebook and other social media outlets as an important way of promoting student groups and events. Junior Dan Jubelirer is an active Facebook user but does not spend the majority of his time perusing other peoples pages. He said that he sees Facebook as a resource, as opposed to a replacement, for social life.I use Facebook mostly for organizing, for work with Tufts Divest [for Our Future] and Students for a Just and Stable Future and to connect with people all around the country who all are on Facebook, he said. Its just a tool. You can use it well, you can use it poorly, you can use it productively or you can waste time on it.Sharew found that the time he spends online can usually be better spent studying or spending time with friends. He explained that he deactivated his Facebook account about one year ago.I cut out Facebook because I realized the time that I was spending on Facebook was making inroads into the time that I shouldve spent studying and connecting with other people, he said. Time spent with real people or time spent doing things I was supposed to be doing was much more valuable time spent than the time spent on Facebook.A 2010 article in The New Yorker examined various studies linking Facebook use and mood and found that the way in which people use the site and not the duration of use was the deciding factor in determining whether there was an increase or decrease in level of happiness. According to the article, researchers from Carnegie Mellon University observed positive mood changes when participants directly engaged with others through messages, wall posts or likes, but there was an increase in loneliness and disconnect when people passively browsed content.According to Konnikova, another study at Humboldt-University in Berlin, Germany has suggested that envy, too, increases with Facebook use.The more time people spent browsing the site, as opposed to actively creating content and engaging with it, the more envious they felt, Konnikova wrote. The effect, suggested Hanna Krasnova and her colleagues, was a result of the well-known social psychology phenomena of social comparison.Ross said that self-image issues for teens and college students are often brought about or heightened through viewing others Facebook pages. She cited the work of Sherry Turkle, Abby Rockefeller Mauz? Professor of the Social Studies of Science and Technology at MIT, who wrote the book, Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other.As Dr. Turkle points out in some of her work, people manipulate their images on social media to project whatever they wish to, so that the image that is being connected to by others may not represent the authentic person behind the image, Ross said. If others like this false image, it does not necessarily feel like a real connection and leaves people worried that if they were known more fully, they would not be liked or accepted.12
It's no one's fault that the NFL as we know it will be extinct in 20 years. The players are just now starting to learn the full extent of the game's dangers, and for most of them, the money and fame and ability to play a game for a living are too much to pass up.
Students gathered last night in Goddard Chapel for Take Back the Night, an annual event that aims to raise awareness about sexual assault and violence.
Most students would be surprised to learn that Tufts Film Series (TFS) is one of the clubs with the highest budget on campus. Since 1982, TFS has functioned with the sole purpose of providing movie entertainment to the student body, faculty and people of Medford and Somerville. Few students know that this free form of entertainment exists at Tufts, and the group is hoping to change that.
University officials recently established a new safety system, the Tufts Threat Assessment and Management (TTAM) program, in order to better prevent violence on campus.
The Tufts University School of Medicine this year kicked off the Service Scholars Pathway Program, which aims to teach medical students how to provide appropriate care to underserved communities.
Most Tufts students have grown up with the buzz surrounding the meteoric rise of genomics. It is now part of our fabric as an institution: Our university president is a geneticist. The field has received significant hype in the last decade, as the U.S. government alone dropped nearly $3 billion reading the genetic code. Experts told us that by doing so, we could gain an insight into human disease, tailor drugs and treatments to an individual and diagnose ailments rapidly. How does our reality compare to this optimistic projection for the future?
Bruce Reitman (A '72, AG '83), who has been in the Tufts community for 30 years, began the transition into a new position as the first dean of campus life and student leadership on July 1, after serving as the dean of student affairs since 2001.
As the greater Boston area remains lockdown during the search for a second suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing, the university's Boston and Medford/Somerville campuses will stay closed on Saturday, April 20 until 5 p.m.