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School spirit extinguished by Senate

March 31

I think all of us know what an amazing place Tufts is. As President John DiBiaggio always says, "It doesn't get any better then Tufts." The Tufts University Spirit Coalition's (TUSC) role is to make sure everyone has school spirit. School spirit is not just supporting a football team or cheering at a game, but it is a sense of community. When a group is bonded together and proud of what it does, it is spirited. TUSC's goal is to make everyone proud that they are a Jumbo. I feel that one way this is can be done is by building a sense of community.

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TUSC hopes to bring fireworks

March 31

Each spring, alumni and other members of the Tufts community gather to celebrate the University's birthday, known as Tuftonia's Day. In hopes of raising the collective spirit and resurrecting a lost tradition, the Tufts University Spirit Coalition (TUSC) has proposed spending over $11,000 to put together a fireworks extravaganza for this year's celebration on April 27.

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Creed turns pyro

March 31

For a band that's criticized almost more often than it receives praise, Creed has risen to the top of the modern rock heap almost instantaneously. From the two albums the Florida quartet has released in the past two years, seven singles have hit the airwaves - and every one has peaked at number one on Billboard's Modern Rock chart. Just in case the band had anything left to prove, it certainly did it this weekend with a phenomenal live show at UMass Amherst's Mullins Center.

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Teamwork, intensity lead to women's frisbee success

March 31

Those who think frisbee is a simple game played on the quad when there is nothing better to do should take a look at the intense practices the women's ultimate frisbee team runs. Those who think frisbee is a harmless game played by those who cannot handle serious sports should check out the mud and blood stains on the jerseys at the end of a two-day tournament.

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Tufts ballroom dance club continues its growth

March 31

With over a 600-percent increase in size from last year, the ballroom dance club is one of the fastest-growing organizations at Tufts University. This fresh club has seen its membership skyrocket from six competitors last year to 40 today.

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Tufts democrats play host to mock debate

March 31

ith Tuesday's Massachusetts primary fast approaching, the Tufts Democrats are working hard to get students to vote. This evening, the club will stage a mock debate in which two prominent speakers will portray Democratic presidential candidates Bill Bradley and Al Gore. Former Massachusetts State Senator Warren Tolman will represent Bradley, while Gore's views will be represented by Hill and Barlow Associate Attorney David Friedman and Middlesex county Assistant District Attorney Mark Caner.

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Bridging the US - South Asia divide

March 31

Two years ago, when India and Pakistan tested their budding nuclear arsenals, the world reacted with scorn, fearing that a South Asian nuclear arms race was on the way. The United States, among other countries, took a strong stance against proliferation, but the US quickly found that it lacked the diplomatic footing necessary to convince India and Pakistan to curb their nuclear aspirations. During the Cold War, the Indian Subcontinent had been all but ignored by American policymakers and presidents.

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Thank you, shmank you

March 31

March 26, 2000

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Paintings at MFA suspected stolen during Nazi regime

March 31

The looting of precious works of art by the Nazi regime during the Holocaust and World War II was, unfortunately, a common practice. As a result, many leading museums have unknowingly come into possession of the "stolen" masterpieces without knowing their true origin and history. Boston's Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) posted on its website last Monday a list of seven European paintings whose origins are, at the moment, dubious.

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Clarifying TCF's position

March 31

I am writing to clarify the reason why Tufts Christian Fellowship (TCF) denied Julie Catalano a leadership position. I have talked to many people, read all the Viewpoints, and listened to many arguments about the issue. On almost every occasion there has been a misconception about TCF's decision.

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DiBiaggio's class brings a who's-who of speakers

March 31

Tufts President John DiBiaggio has secured a prominent list of guest speakers to supplement the lectures of his innovative class, Leadership for Active Citizenship. The lecture series, to be held every Friday, begins tomorrow and will feature a CEO, a senator, and a newspaper mogul - among others - before the new academic offering runs its course this spring.

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Three freshmen shine in win for Jumbos

March 31

They say that all good things come in threes. Take, for example, the Three Tenors, the Three Amigos, or the Three Musketeers. And now, women's basketball coach Janice Savitz has had three stars fall right into her lap.

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Health resources abound online

March 31

The push to look, feel, and be healthy is inescapable in today's society, with a continual stream of the latest health reports and answers to health questions provided by various forms of media. Now, the public's insatiable desire for health-related information has spread onto the Internet.

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Telling her stories again

March 31

Let's face it. There are few female songwriters today who can really touch their audience with their songs and truly tell a story that goes beyond a catchy musical arrangement and chorus. Certainly, Tracy Chapman is one of these women. Her newest long player, aptly titled Telling Stories, could be one of those albums easily overlooked in a year-end review, because it "only" offers one truly radio-friendly hit. But commercial radio play should not be a measure of the Tufts alum's fifth CD, which follows on the heels of her 1995 multi-platinum record New Beginning.

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Washington meets South Asia

March 31

It is becoming somewhat of a disturbing South Asian tradition: Midnight celebrations aimed at stirring euphoria and hope among the region's masses, undermined by reality rearing its ugly head at the most auspicious of moments. Fifty-three years ago, at midnight on Aug. 15, 1947, organized street celebrations, parades, flag-flying, and speeches expounding on the region's "tryst with destiny" lit up the region from the Punjabi farmlands outside Lahore to the Bay of Bengal. Unfortunately for Mr. Jinnah and Mr. Nehru, the largest mass migration in the history of humanity was taking place at the very same moment, putting of a damper on the cherished independence day celebrations.

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Prepare yourself for celestial sex, soul, and futuristic sound

March 31

Supreme Beings of Leisure's self-titled debut album turns techno down a few notches and gives it a drippingly soulful voice. The album's back cover reads, "Supreme Beings of Leisure invite you to kick back and enjoy their debut album." It is an invitation easy enough to accept. As the album plays, grooves shift in and out from playful to honest, creating a delightful hum that never ceases to make the head and other choice body parts move to the beat. As its name suggests, Supreme Beings of Leisure (SBL) is a sophisticated group for the new millennium, and they are not afraid to express this. Their lyrics and rhythms center around the higher aspects of life and culture, from the fast love and desire in "Strangelove Addiction," to family affection in "Always the Sun," to the doubt of a high-paced lifestyle in "Truth From Fiction."

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Fencing team finishes fourth place at New Englands

March 31

The Tufts fencing team enjoyed a solid day at the New England Division III Championships last Saturday. Against some of the top competition in the region, it finished fourth place out of ten teams and nearly boasted the individual winner.

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Expectations are high as men's crew prepares for spring season

March 31

With a strong fall and the usual intense winter training program behind it, the men's crew team is set to embark Saturday upon what should be a very successful spring campaign. The Jumbos will square off against WPI at the Charles River Basin, as they look to finally put their long months of training to the test.

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Women's track team finishes fourth at ECAC Division IIIs

March 31

The women's track team put together another outstanding performance this past weekend at the ECAC Division III Championships at Wheaton College. Numerous runners placed in the top ten at the highly competitive meet and, as a result of some excellent performances, the team will send a record-breaking eight members to compete at the National Championships this weekend.

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What's love got do with it?

March 31

Let's face it. Valentine's Day is a mixed bag for many college students. While many are involved in serious relationships, there are also single people out there (not that we're bitter or anything) who anticipate the lovey-dovey day with a sense of dread and foreboding. Whether you are single or not, it is still difficult for many to plan the perfect day. This is where we here at Weekender step in. Our special edition of We Plan Your Life for Valentine's Day will abate all of your fears.

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