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Tufts men’s basketball added another NESCAC win this past Saturday. After a narrow loss against Wesleyan the day before, the Jumbos made a strong comeback against Trinity. Despite falling behind 17 points in the first half, the Jumbos rallied to earn a 68-62 win.
Fiorenzo Omenetto, a professor in the biomedical engineering department, wrote to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after an associate of the financier put them in touch, according to the newest batch of files released by the Department of Justice on Friday. Omenetto told the Daily that he ended the interaction once he learned of Epstein’s background.
Department of Earth and Climate Sciences adds two new courses this year: Your Tufts Daily Briefing
Tufts edged out Trinity in Hartford, Conn., on Saturday to secure their third NESCAC win, and improved their overall record to 11–9. On Trinity’s Senior Day, the game was a hard-fought battle, with Tufts’ defense and composure proving to be pivotal in the win.
At the Tufts Community Union Senate meeting on Sunday, members discussed the tuition transparency town hall, upcoming outreach initiatives and expanding relations with members of the Tufts administration.
The Department of Earth and Climate Sciences added two new classes to their department this year. Professor Noel Heim began teaching Geology of National Parks in the fall of 2025 and Professor and ECS Department Chair Jill VanTongeren began teaching Natural Disasters in Movies this semester.
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It’s easy to view climate change and environmental issues at large as being inherently partisan. Recent polling shows stark differences in how Republicans feel about climate change versus Democrats. Not a single Republican voted for former President Joe Biden’s environment-centric Inflation Reduction Act. Additionally, our current Republican president has officially left the Paris Climate Agreement. However, in spite of the seemingly intrinsic nature of today’s partisan environmental disagreements, caring for our world was once an issue that brought the U.S. government together.
Ellie Ayati Jian began her career as a milliner by coincidence. Originally trained as an architect and interior designer, she stepped into the world of hat-making when a friend asked her to enter the contest for the Longines Prize for Elegance at the Belmont Stakes, a fashion contest in New York. When Jian couldn’t find a fascinator to match her outfit, she decided to make one instead, ultimately winning the prize for most elegant look of the day.
Somerville School Construction Advisory Group delivers final recommendation for PK–8 school following Winter Hill School closure: Your Tufts Daily Briefing
Despite a string of bad luck in home games this season, Tufts ice hockey came off the bench ready to take on Williams in Saturday’s home game.
Following over a year of deliberation, the Somerville School Construction Advisory Group delivered its final recommendation to the mayor for a new PK–8 school building, addressing the absence of the Winter Hill Community Innovation School. In June 2023, a piece of concrete collapsed from the ceiling of the Winter Hill School after prolonged maintenance issues, forcing it to close.
On Friday, students gathered in Cohen auditorium to watch the annual riff-off hosted by the Tufts University Social Collective. The audience voted for their favorite a cappella group, with the Amalgamates taking the victory this year. S-Factor followed with second place, and the Jackson Jills placed third.
Q&A: President Kumar discusses Beyond 175 plan: Your Tufts Daily Briefing
On Sunday, the most anticipated sports event of the year will take place when the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots face off in Super Bowl 60. 11 years ago, it was Tom Brady and Russell Wilson battling for the Lombardi trophy — now it’s Drake Maye and Sam Darnold. The players are different, the coaches are different, but what remains is a rivalry that goes back to Super Bowl 49 and an unforgettable mistake that Seattle fans will certainly be hoping to get revenge for.
The Daily spoke with University President Sunil Kumar on Friday about his Beyond 175 plan, a blueprint for the university following its 175th anniversary in 2027. The plan was first announced in October of last year with a final working draft released in January.
Organ transplant technology leader TransMedics, a medium-sized company that brings in hundreds of millions in revenue annually, recently announced it will be moving its headquarters to Somerville in 2028. Somerville anticipates the move will add 900 jobs and $75 million in tax revenue over the course of six years. The city of Somerville, along with the state of Massachusetts, provided TransMedics with tax breaks to encourage the move.
Tufts Community Union Senate has implemented a survey form to allow students to rate meals and provide feedback in both the Fresh at Carmichael and Dewick-MacPhie Dining Centers. The program is running from Jan. 26 to Feb. 6 and aims to increase student input in dining experiences.