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Daily Newsletter: March 12, 2026

\Tufts community reacts to war in Iran, questioning justification: Your Tufts Daily Briefing

Women’s lacrosse takes first loss of the season in overtime

The Tufts women’s lacrosse team has entered this season with high expectations, both from themselves and from the lacrosse world, after an impressive season last year in which they became NESCAC champions and advanced to the NCAA championship game, where they ultimately lost to Middlebury College.

Beyond the Sidelines: Just trade A.J. already

As NFL general managers are in full trade mode for this off season, perhaps one of the most discussed topics is whether the Philadelphia Eagles are going to trade star wide receiver A.J. Brown. As an Eagles fan, I might be a little biased in stating his popularity, but where he goes (if he leaves) has the potential to affect the preparation for all NFL head coaches for next season.

Worth Going Broke?: A perfect meal

When you picture the perfect date-night restaurant, you probably imagine a classy interior. Maybe white tablecloths, maybe candles, maybe dim lighting … you’d go to the kind of place where tables are spaced just far enough apart to give couples some privacy, and where you can make a reservation ahead of time so you and your date don’t have to awkwardly hover by the door waiting to be seated. You’d go to the kind of place that feels especially fitting for big romantic occasions, say, Valentine’s Day.

Friedman School creates a twist on produce prescriptions

Pharmacies are cornerstones of every town and city across the U.S. — this has been the case for centuries. There’s a good reason why businesses like CVS have grown so essential: You can pop into one place for your granola bars, ADHD medications and a Valentine’s Day Snoopy toy. What could be better than that?

Women at Tufts are leading change on campus

In 1892, the Tufts Board of Trustees enrolled the first women students “on the same terms and conditions as to men.” However, the journey to coeducation would not end there, as in 1910, women were separated, matriculating instead at Jackson College, a separate institution associated with the university. It was not until 1980 that Tufts returned to being fully coeducational.

Tufts Biotechnology Series: Dr. Atsuko Polzin, intellectual property lawyer, neuroscience Ph.D., shares her story

For most science students, it can seem that there are only two paths open after one earns a Ph.D. — being a professor or working in a privately-funded lab. Regardless, this confines scientists to a laboratory. Yet, careers in science can extend to nearly any field, even the humanities. At a recent event hosted by the Tufts School of Engineering’s Biotechnology Industry Series, Dr. Atsuko Polzin (GBS'01), senior vice president and head of intellectual property at Scholar Rock, shared her path from research in neurobiology to intellectual property law which beautifully illustrates the diverse roles sciences can have in biotechnology.

In Photos: Boston holds Stand Up for Science rally

Cities across the nation participated in Stand Up for Science rallies on Saturday to take action against the federal government to fight against “the Trump Administration’s dismantling of our nation’s premier science institutions and escalating threats to the lives and livelihoods of Americans.” A large crowd of people gathered in the Boston Common to participate in the rally. 

Tufts community reacts to war in Iran, questions justification

Nearly two weeks after the United States and Israel launched airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and thousands of Iranians, Tufts students and faculty have questioned the war’s motive and the federal government’s messaging while acknowledging the repressive nature of the Iranian regime.

Op-ed: Including voter registration resources in syllabi: A first step to creating a more civically-supportive campus

Last week, The Tufts Daily published an article about JumboVote, the non-partisan organization on campus that seeks to increase voter advocacy and civic engagement, and its effort to pass a resolution through the Tufts Community Union Senate to include voting information in syllabi. The goal of this resolution is to increase access to voting resources, especially for students of color and STEM students. We would like to clarify our position by explaining why including voting information in syllabi is a powerful tool for reducing the access disparities seen at Tufts and encouraging professors to adopt this effort into their syllabi.

Red states, blue states

For nearly four decades, Texas has been a solidly red state. Texas has voted Republican in every presidential election since 1980, and there are many states just like it. For many years, a bright blue Texas on election night seemed forever out of reach for Democratic strategists. The result is a familiar national strategy where a few so-called swing states suck up all of the resources and publicity while much of the rest of the country is left abandoned by national Democrats. But, every so often, a race emerges that challenges this logic.

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Tufts club leaders forced to look for alternative sources of funding as surplus runs out

As the student activity fee surplus from the COVID-19 pandemic begins to run out, clubs at Tufts are turning to other sources of funding beyond the Tufts Community Union Senate to fill gaps in their budgets.

‘LATE’ humanizes gun violence through poignant storytelling

Content warning: This article contains discussions of gun violence.

A rave at the end of the world

In the eyes of many, attending a rave is one of the ultimate forms of escapism. After all, few settings seem better suited to forgetting oneself than a haze of hallucinogens and EDM. Yet, as most ravers will tell you, the experience is less about losing their consciousness than discovering it.

Tufts School of Engineering announces the launch of a new Master of Science in Cybersecurity

The Tufts School of Engineering announced the launch of a new Master of Science in Cybersecurity in February. The program aims to equip graduate students with technical skills in systems security, the ability to assess security threats and an understanding of computing systems, while highlighting the social context and implications of the field.

Crazed obsession with queer media doesn’t mean authentic appreciation

Since its debut on HBO Max, “Heated Rivalry” (2025–) has amassed an astonishing 10.6 million U.S. viewers, with the two lead actors, Connor Storrie and Hudson Williams, achieving instantaneous Hollywood-level fame. The two experienced complete culture shock as they went from being everyday, run-of-the-mill restaurant servers to presenting at the Golden Globes, with Connor Storrie going on to host SNL and Hudson Williams appearing as a guest. While I expected “Heated Rivalry” to go platinum in queer communities, I never anticipated this level of fame or appreciation from the general public. Looking back, I should have. This insane surge in viewership and fan appreciation paralleled that of “Red, White & Royal Blue” (2023), a drama about the gay romance between the First Son of the United States and the Prince of Wales.

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Daily Newsletter: March 11, 2026

Analysis: Tufts prepares response to federal investigation into possible FERPA violation by Tisch College study: Your Tufts Daily Briefing