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Daily Newsletter: March 27, 2026

Tufts mailroom adds drop boxes, multilingual signage to improve package delivery: Your Tufts Daily Briefing

The unassuming athletic powerhouse in a city of giants

When people think of Tufts University, they think of strong academics, Jumbo the elephant and a tight-knit community marked by quirky personalities. Unbeknownst to most, however, Tufts has quietly developed into an athletic powerhouse at the Division III level, despite the general lack of interest among the student body and attention from the university tour guides.

The Full Court Press: Mirror images in March

Whenever March Madness rolls around, a sort of mythos always emerges surrounding the storylines and narratives that go into that year’s games. With every buzzer beater or Cinderella story, these legends are deepened, etching themselves into the history of what very well may be the most revered sporting event in the United States.

Serve & Survey: Lucky you

Welcome back to another week of “Serve & Survey.” This week’s question is both in honor of St. Patrick’s Day over spring break and from something I’ve noticed in everyday conversations — how often people credit outcomes to luck vs. control.

Jubilee is stupid

Looking through Jubilee’s YouTube channel, you might stumble across their bio — “Provoke Human Connection” — but right below, you’ll see videos like “Mass Shooting Survivors vs NRA Members” or “Men Rank Themselves by Penile Size.” Jubilee certainly provokes its viewers, but I’m not sure whether they really foster human connection with their videos.

Tufts mailroom adds drop boxes, multilingual signage to improve package delivery

Editor’s Note: Sanya Bandekar is a features staff writer for the Daily. Bandekar was not involved in the writing or editing of this article.

Moments ‘til Madness: The first weekend delivered

Finally, we are in the middle of the best month of the year: March. As always, there have been countless amazing games and we have gotten to see almost all of the nation’s best players hoop thus far. Not to mention, the coaching carousel has already taken its course, whether it’s Providence hiring USF’s Brian Hodgson, Gerry McNamara returning home to Syracuse or one of the best jobs in the sport opening up at UNC. But the tournament is the real focus this time of year. Here are the most important storylines from the first weekend.

What the future holds for the Democratic Party

This past September, The New York Times political pundit Ezra Klein stated in an interview that, in the face of such serious political alarm, Democrats should run more anti-abortion candidates. According to his logic, the Democratic Party needs to win in more contentious states like Kansas or Missouri if it is ever to overpower the current wave of MAGA conservatism. To do that, it must be willing to compromise on its position on abortion, with the ends justifying the means.

Women’s lacrosse brings their record to 7-1 with wins over Trinity and Colorado College

This past weekend, the Tufts women’s lacrosse team had a busy weekend on Bello Field with a 15–5 victory over NESCAC opponent Trinity College on Saturday and a 20–1 non-conference win over Colorado College on Sunday.

Jumbos win both games of doubleheader against Suffolk University

Coming off a 10–2 record, Tufts’ pitching led the team to a sweep over Suffolk University in Saturday’s doubleheader, winning 5–3 and 10–0 respectively.  

Timeline of Rümeysa Öztürk’s detainment and legal proceedings

March 26, 2024: Öztürk co-authors op-ed in the Daily calling on university to adopt Gaza resolutions

Crossword: Rainy Days

The Bright Side: Lessons of gratitude

After returning from Los Angeles, I feel renewed by a powerful dose of vitamin D, a few extra pounds and enough matchas to make my wallet shed a few tears. I’m happy to say we’re back! Spring is officially here! Days are getting longer and the weather is (supposedly) getting warmer! With only a handful of weeks left in the semester, one might say life is looking lusher than before.

Mass Freedom to Read supports literary free expression on day of advocacy

The Mass Freedom to Read Coalition assembled on March 10 in the Boston State House for a day of advocacy, involving a book fair and a press conference with speakers including authors, state legislators, students, librarians and advocates.

Tufts to host members of Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo in speaker series event

Editor’s note: Some of the written quotes featured in this article were edited for clarity.

Letter from the Editor in Chief: A special coverage page on Rümeysa Öztürk, two years later

Dear readers,

Word Search: Rain, Rain, Go Away

Mini Crossword: More Precipitation

Analysis: State Department used Homeland Security Investigations dossier to revoke Rümeysa Öztürk’s student visa

In his Jan. 29, 2025 executive order “Additional Measures to Combat Anti-Semitism,” President Donald Trump ordered the secretaries of Education, State and Homeland Security to monitor activities of international students that could warrant deportation due to potential violations of the order.

Cristian Staii: The physics of the brain

From outer space to the human brain, Tufts University’s research labs explore various fields of science to uncover new insights and develop principles to test them. Diving deep into the human brain, one such Tufts lab analyzes how neurons grow and form neural networks. Cristian Staii, an associate professor of physics and astronomy, runs a biophysics lab that operates on ex vivo brain cells, mimicking actual biological environments and utilizing atomic microscopy to analyze these cells under different conditions. By examining how neurons in neural networks function and how their mechanical properties change under different environmental conditions, the team aims to mathematically explain the brain’s complex structure. Staii devises mathematical formulas for the mechanical properties of these cells, emphasizing the importance of applying physical and mathematical knowledge to different areas. His previous work across various fields led him to his current research in neurophysics.