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Injuries leave Colorado Avalanche out in the cold

March 31

The battle for first place in the National Hockey League's Northwest division is proving just how important that a division title is once the playoffs start. The winner gets at least the third seed in the postseason, which means home-cookin' and a weaker opponent to feast upon for at least the opening round. For the Colorado Avalanche and the Edmonton Oilers this year, the division title also means avoiding the eighth playoff spot, a.k.a. the sacrificial lamb for the top seed in the Western Conference, which will probably be either St. Louis or Detroit. That eighth spot is not guaranteed, either, because at 67 and 71 points respectively, Colorado and Edmonton are in stiff competition with each other and a host of other teams for the final playoff spot.

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Onyx' to host poetry slam in Hotung on this coming Friday

March 31

Trying to enhance its image, Onyx, Tufts Black literary and arts magazine, has a full semester planned for all members of the Tufts Community. Onyx, one of Tufts' oldest publications, has been dedicated to sharing the black experience with all students. Though not exclusive to black students, the magazine celebrates the creativity and talent of black people.

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Intriguing race ahead

March 31

In case you haven't been paying attention, George W. Bush and Al Gore scored decisive victories in the presidential primaries.

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Second Amendment does not protect individual gun ownership

March 31

Recently, I came upon a 1939 Supreme Court case which gave the definitive (and seldom-quoted) interpretation of the Second Amendment that makes gun control absolutely constitutional. The Second Amendment is worded as follows: "a well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms shall not be infringed."

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Why campus politics are bad

March 31

Democracy was a good idea in the beginning. It was a noble idea in one sense, a form of government intended to give the society it governed as much control over itself as possible. The fathers of democracy thought it would also give the individual control over his own destiny. It may well have done that, to some degree.

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Margaritas and bad lighting

March 31

People are sad. Mistreated. Often lonely. Their parents are divorced, or live together but fight more often than not. Tests and papers are roadblocks, weekends rest stops, a common cold the most ominous of harbinger. Now a younger sibling is on Ritalin.

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Smorgasbord of buffet options in area entices Tufts students

March 31

As outstanding as the food at Carmichael and Dewick might be, it does get repetitive over time. But finding a way for a group of people to agree upon a single restaurant can be a hassle. There are several area buffets that can come to the rescue, offering a variety of non-dining hall food under one roof for a flat rate. But what exactly do you get for your money?

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Broadway's Wit comes to Boston

March 31

On Feb. 1, Broadway in Boston proudly announced the local debut of Margaret Edson's Pulitzer Prize-winning play WIT, starring Judith Light. Having just finished a five-month engagement in New York, WIT begins its nationwide tour in Boston. After three weeks it will continue on to Washington D.C., and Ft. Lauderdale, finishing up in San Francisco in May.

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Future of EPC requirement proposal is uncertain

March 31

The Educational Policy Committee (EPC) recently completed its six-year review of the curriculum at Tufts and has formulated three proposals that suggest varying degrees of change in the University's current core requirements for graduation. However, the futures of both the EPC and its proposals are uncertain, as the recommendation awaits examination and possible rejection by the Committee on Curricula at its March 6 meeting.

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Jazz ensemble creates music that stands alone from the rest

March 31

Setting new precedents for college students in the music industry, The Elio DeLuca Module is reminiscent of the greats of classic jazz. Simple yet complex, new and creative yet classic, this band takes something old and reshapes it, adding its own preferences and flares. Everything on the album, Green Upright Piano, was written and arranged by DeLuca himself, and produced on his own label. Each song has its own unique sound and stands alone from the rest.

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Romantic tale of Scottish town a theatrical treasure

March 31

Forget Broadway in Boston. If you haven't seen a musical theater production at the Boston Conservatory, believe me, you are missing out. The school, which specializes in the education of students in musical theater and music, is one of Boston's treasures. Every season it puts together a top-notch show. This past weekend, the school presented Lerner and Loewe's much beloved but often forgotten musical, Brigadoon. The show was dedicated to their President Emeritus William Seymour, who had been asking the school to do his favorite musical for years. Without a doubt, the Conservatory's outstanding production of Brigadoon has made President Seymour very proud.

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Koss receives EPIIC's Jean Mayer Award

March 31

Johann Olav Koss, a four-time Olympic Gold Medalist from Norway, spoke at Tufts on Monday night upon receiving one of this year's three Jean Mayer Awards. The award is bestowed annually upon the EPIIC symposium's keynote speaker in honor of former Tufts President and Chancellor Dr. Jean Mayer. The champion speed skater, who is well-known for both his athletic and humanitarian achievements, focused his speech on athletes and the importance of social responsibility.

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Daily reporter hits the front lines with Tufts ROTC

March 31

Some people pay hundreds of dollars to go on "adventure weekends" and train in the woods like the army does. Others just tag along on an Army ROTC training exercise, and get to do the real thing.

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A league of our own

March 31

Okay, great, Michigan State won a final four that included two eight seeds and a five seed. I'm just happy they finished that up on Monday night so the real final four could get started on Tuesday afternoon.

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Online market for stocks becoming more popular

March 31

If those numbers constantly scrolling at the bottom of the screen on CNN don't make your head spin, online investing may be something that might appeal to you. The ease of online investing attracts many people to sign up at sites such as www.etrade.com or www.dljdirect.com to make fast money on the web without having to go through the complicated process of actual trading. Online brokers are also cashing in on this phenomenon: USA Today reported that online investing companies will spend more money on advertising than marketing king McDonalds in an attempt to reel in more would-be traders.

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Murphy first in 800 as women run well at regionals

March 31

This past weekend, a small portion of the women's track team traveled to the University of Southern Maine to compete against Division I, II, and III teams in the 21st annual New England Indoor track and field championship meet. Although only ten members competed, the team did well overall, placing 14th out of 25 schools.

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Tufts Recycling continues to clean up the campus effectively

March 31

Tufts Recycling has reached a point in its efforts that would make Jumbo proud. Our campus recycles ten tons of paper a week, the approximate weight of an elephant.

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Orton's farce 'LOOT' steals the stage at the ART

March 31

It's almost a rule of the theater: Stuff a corpse upside-down in a cupboard and you're bound to get a few laughs. Then make the stuffer a scoundrel and flagrantly homosexual, and make the stuffee his dead mother. Revelry and hilarity are guaranteed.

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16mm will premiere its film 'MacGuffin' in Barnum

March 31

Most Tufts students have never heard of 16mm Conspiracy, but since its inception in 1998 the group has made three films, including Clotho's Gambit (1998), MacGuffin (1999), and So Low (2000). Though it is in its third year, 16mm remains one of the school's most inconspicuous organizations. With the premiere of its 1999 effort coming up next week and with the additional recent work on So Low, however, 16mm would like this to change and is trying to get more Tufts students involved in filmmaking.

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Young swimmers make splash

March 31

After finishing their first season as collegiate swimmers in the New England Championships two weekends ago, the freshmen Jumbos have taken a significant step on the road to future success.

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