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Thanksgiving break full of action for numerous Tufts athletic teams

Ice Hockey: Tufts wins Rutland Herald Invitational

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Julia Baily, Women's Basketball

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Trustees approve free speech policy on Dipity.

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Class raises 'going trayless' with Senate

Students supporting the move to ‘go trayless' are one step closer to their goal. On Sunday, members of an environmentally focused class raised a proposal calling for the elimination of trays in Tufts' dining halls to the Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate.

Derek Schlom | I Blame Pop Culture

Twilight' star dishes on 'New Moon'

With the release of "New Moon" last Friday, the second film in the Twilight saga, the Daily got the chance to chat with Kellan Lutz, who plays big brother vampire Emmett Cullen in the series. Lutz, the object of many a teen girl's attention, revealed his hobbies, real hair color and crazed fan moments.

Emily Maretsky | Nice Shoes, Let's Date

Neither of my parents understand the subtle advantages of sending a text message instead of just making a phone call. I've tried to explain why it's easier to just ask a blunt question instead of making small talk or how it sometimes feels awkward calling someone you don't know well.

Reduced portion size is a part of nutrition initiatives in dining halls

As part of an ongoing effort to create healthier food options for Tufts students, Dining Services has reduced the sizes of entr?©es offered in dining halls in recent years.

Active Minds at Tufts: advocating for mental health awareness

The importance of mental health on college campuses has increasingly led students around the country to take action, and Jumbos are no exception. This year a new student group, the Tufts chapter of the Active Minds organization, was created in order to raise awareness of mental health issues.

Thumbnail optional | MIT graduate student dies, another goes missing but is found

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has had a troubling last two weeks, mourning the death of graduate student Kabelo Zwane. Another graduate student, Guangtau Cong, went missing last Monday but has since been found.

Report: Higher profits for student insurers

This article is the first in a two-part series examining student health insurance. This article focuses on a report revealing discrepancies between insurance programs for Massachusetts students and those offered to non-students. The second article, to appear in tomorrow's Daily, will look at health insurance at Tufts.

Late rallies fall short as Jumbos start year 0-2

Last season, the men's basketball team had a down year, compiling a disappointing 9-15 overall record and finishing last in the NESCAC. As they opened this year's play over the weekend, the Jumbos again suffered some disappointment, leaving the Chuck Resler Classic Tournament in Rochester, New York without a victory despite two solid efforts.

Economics dept. separates grad program into two tracks

The Department of Economics has expanded its graduate program options, and next year will offer two degree opportunities - one focused around class work and the other based on research.

Thumbnail optional | MIT graduate student dies, another goes missing but is found

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has had a troubling last two weeks, mourning the death of graduate student Kabelo Zwane. Another graduate student, Guangtau Cong, went missing last Monday but has since been found.

Tufts shows grit in first action of year

Somerville financial committee reconvenes to evaluate effects of state budget cuts

Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone decided to reconvene the five-person Financial Advisory Committee (FAC) last month in hopes of addressing the effects of state budget cuts and the continuing economic downturn.

David Heck | The Sauce

It's awards season in baseball, and that means it's time for me to suffer my annual bout of overwhelming frustration. The voters are notorious for basing their ballots on irrelevant factors, and through the first wave of awards, that certainly appeared to be the case again: Gold Gloves and Rookie of the Year honors were both a joke (I could write a column on those travesties alone).

Faller, Wilfert earn All-Americans honors

With just one runner each from both the Tufts men's and women's cross country teams competing Saturday at the NCAA Div. III Championship, senior Jesse Faller and junior Amy Wilfert took full advantage of the chance to represent the Jumbos on the national stage. Both earned All-American status after finishing in the top 35.