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New drug has dangerous potential
March 31Colombia's national drug problem is no longer limited to cocaine and heroin. An ancient, but powerful drug, burundanga, has captured the market in Bogota.
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NBC's latest animated sitcom does the Job
March 31Animated sitcoms have become famous for their accurate, critical portrayals of American life. The Simpsons may immediately come to mind, but even Beavis and Butthead, for all its adolescent humor, served up a decent amount of social commentary. These shows eliminate expensive, egocentric celebrity actors and abandon traditional sets in favor of the artistic and economic freedom of animation. First dismissed as "cartoons," animated sitcoms have become a success, even if minimally, so consider King of the Hill, Daria, and Family Guy, all of which continue to enjoy prime-time slots on major networks. NBC's attempt to cash in on this phenomenon is God, the Devil, and Bob, an animated sitcom that essentially recreates the Book of Job in present-day Detroit.
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Basketball semis at home on Saturday
March 31The men's basketball team continues its quest for the ECAC championship title tomorrow, as the Jumbos host the eighth-seeded Western Connecticut State Colonials in a 3 p.m. semi-final contest at Cousens gym. Tickets for the game will be on sale at $3 for adults and one dollar for Tufts students.
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Men's squash team lights up the Conn. College Camels, 6-3
March 31On Tuesday night, the Jumbos faced Connecticut College, a team ranked only one spot below them (Conn. College is 24th in the National Intercollegiate Squash Association [NISA] poll, while Tufts is 23rd). The squad needed a victory over a team of similar caliber to gain momentum as it wrapped up its season and changed its focus towards Nationals. Facing its most crucial match of the season, the men's squash team came through with a 6-3 decision.
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Robyn Gittleman connects Tufts to the past and future
March 31Too often, Robyn Gittleman is referred to as just the Provost's wife. However, this is a grave misrepresentation of her identity. Not only is Gittleman the Dean of the Experimental College, a major advocate for student interests and concerns, and a knowledgeable campus personality, but she is also a fascinating woman who once grappled with the clash between career and family during the rise of the feminist movement.
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Young blues guitarist shows her talent
March 31Friday night at the Lansdowne Street Playhouse seemed ordinary enough. A well-dressed bouncer guarded the head of the line, squinting at IDs and glaring suspiciously at ticket-holders, then finally letting them in. He was determined to let no one under 18 enter the club - except for one young woman, by the name of Shannon Curfman. At age 14, Curfman shows very promising talent as a blues guitarist/vocalist.
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Tufts goes online with grading system
March 31Computers have taken over another area of our lives, as the growing use and availability of electronic access to University resources via the world wide web and the telephone have allowed the University to discontinue the practice of mailing final student grade reports at the end of each semester. Students wondering over winter break where their mailed grade reports were can rest assured that the lack of a printed report was not a bureaucratic mistake. Rather, the lack of a mailing is part of the effort by the Office of the Registrar to make the University more efficient.
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Jumbos on upswing
March 31The women's squash team, still on pace to make last season's 5-21 mark a distant memory, lost a tough match to Dartmouth on Wednesday, by a 9-0 score. The Big Green, ranked fifth overall in the mid-season Women's Intercollegiate Squash Association (WISA) poll, simply proved to be too much for the 15th ranked Jumbos. The loss drops the Brown and Blue's overall record to a respectable 5-8.
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Art project gets the shaft
March 31Picture this: A perfect Sunday evening, with the temperature just barely above freezing. Recently fallen snow drapes the famous Tufts hill, and the entire campus basks in the brisk moonlight. Most students, having had their fill of weekend activities, are returning to their dormitories to further their scholarly pursuits. Many others have already fallen asleep, desperately trying to get a full night of rest before weeknight stress sets in. In front of Metcalf Hall, a handful of students are building what appears to be a snowman. What could be more delightful than carrying out a winter tradition with one's closest friends? Surely, the memory of such an enjoyable activity could live on for an eternity in the minds of the participants, a fond remembrance of four years spent at Tufts.
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Where I'm Calling From
March 31One of my favorite pasttimes during the second semester of my senior year in high school was sitting outside in the lovely spring weather with my friends, feeling the warmth of the sun, listening to the birds chirp, and naming porn movies.
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Senior's work ethic is quite commendable
March 31When one thinks of James Weinberg, immediately the value of a strong work ethic comes to mind. Weinberg, a senior, can teach the entire undergraduate community a lesson in time management - unfortunately, he is probably wrapped up in too many other activities to do so.
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Excerpts from the Tufts Office of Residential Life's Policy on Vandalism:
March 31If damage or vandalism occurs, regardless of whether in a common area or student room, and the person(s) responsible is identified, then the total cost of the damage or vandalism (labor + materials + central administration fee) will be billed to the individual(s) involved. In addition, disciplinary action may be taken...
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Don't let the door hit you, Dan
March 31So Dan Marino retired on Monday. My question is, what was he waiting for, an invitation? We all know Marino holds almost every passing record that has been recorded, but I can't be the only one who's a little glad he's finally retired.
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Playing around
March 31It's amazing. Four years spent writing arts and I can't find a damn play to see. For various reasons, I needed to find something to nice to do this past Sunday with my boyfriend, and I was given the impossible task of figuring out what that would be. Seeing a play seemed logical. Neither of us would be bored and we'd feel "cultured." You know what I mean, that I-did-something-good-for-my-brain feeling that you don't get while watching television or popping Animal House into the VCR for the umpteenth time. So I set out for the perfect play.
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Equestrian team putting together very strong season
March 31Although it does not receive the notoriety or create the household names like some of the other major athletic teams at Tufts, the equestrian team has been putting on an impressive show all year. After riding well in the fall, the team had an auspicious beginning to its exciting spring season. On March 25, the riders won a decisive victory at Stonehill College, and Tufts was named the High Point College for the event.
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Tuesday night's TCU Senate, Judiciary debate poorly attended
March 31The two candidates for the Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate's open junior seat, Paul Fridman and Charlie Needelman, and four of the five candidates for the three TCU Judiciary (TCUJ) seats, Adam Biacchi, Walter Chan, Howard Lien, and Eric Krause, spoke and debated at Hotung Caf?© on Tuesday. The six students were given the opportunity to speak out to the Tufts community, in preparation for today's election, and some got into a spirited dialogue with current TCU senators.
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The Next Best Thing' soundtrack is cohesive, strong
March 31Unless you've been living under a rock, you're probably aware that Madonna has covered the Don McLean classic "American Pie" for the soundtrack to her new movie, The Next Best Thing. Some have heralded this unexpected cover version as a glorious juxtaposition of a classic folk tune with 21st century technology, while others are calling it sacrilege. The actual result isn't nearly as interesting as either of these extremes, as Madonna's version of "American Pie" is a simple, no-frills pop tune. It's not bad, but not particularly great either, and certainly not on the caliber of her Grammy-winning Ray of Light or last summer's retro smash "Beautiful Stranger." Fortunately, the soundtrack as a whole is a little stronger than "American Pie." Filled with electronica-lite tracks selected by Madonna herself, it is one of the better soundtracks available today.
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Dining Services changes meal plans due to student concerns
March 31The Board of Trustees has approved substantial changes in student meal plans that will have the biggest impact on incoming freshmen, who will now have unlimited access to the dining halls.
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Tufts Disabilities Awareness Week draws to a close
March 31Disabilities Awareness Week, an annual spring event that aims to educate the campus community on issues that relate to disabilities, came to an end yesterday. The event, which provided Tufts students with the opportunity to participate in several activities, was co-sponsored by the Leonard Carmichael Society's Caring Helps in Living with Disabilities (CHILD) and Eyes for Others programs. "It is important for people to expand their perspectives on issues like this, either through direct service, education, or advocacy," said Shalini Mehta, co-coordinator for CHILD. "We wanted [to present] a variety of events, so people could choose how they might want to get involved with the program."
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Jumbos feel at home in Cousens
March 31It is one of the fundamental truths in sports, and it holds at every level; if a team wants to succeed, it has to take care of business at home.
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