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Tufts team runs in marathon
April 21When the gun fired in Hopkinton, Mass. yesterday, droves of Tufts students took off running.
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Sykes wants to improve campus safety, social life, residential life
April 21Speaking to the Tufts Democrats last Tuesday night, Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senator and presidential candidate Elton Sykes said that his top priority as president would be to connect the many "small communities" that make up Tufts.
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Phantom Planet busts out of its mold with 'Raise the Dead'
April 21Five years ago, Phantom Planet was momentarily famous for two reasons. The first was a catchy pop sound so sunny that "California" became the ubiquitous theme for "The O.C." The second was the presence of actor Jason Schwartzman ("Rushmore" (1998)) behind the drum kit.
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Focus on the faculty | Neil Miller
April 21English lecturer Neil Miller can count among his accomplishments a successful freelance writing career and several award-winning books exploring gay and lesbian experiences around the world.
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If 'Guitar Hero' became an entire orchestra...
April 21"The first thing about the Electro New Music Ensemble," Professor Paul Lehrman said, "is that it doesn't really exist." This Friday's concert is something of an experiment. The Tufts Electronic Music Ensemble (EME), directed by Lehrman, and the Tufts New Music Ensemble (NME), directed by Professor Donald Berman, will join forces to perform a variety of new works from off and on the Hill.
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Ross Marrinson | Welcome to the Jungle
April 21The Minnesota Timberwolves lost their 60th game last week. After the game, Kevin McHale held a press conference to discuss the season that was and the future he envisions.
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TCU presidential election to begin at midnight
April 21Mourning says she is best candidate to communicate students' concernsTufts Community Union (TCU) Senator C.J. Mourning says she has what it takes to bridge the gap between students and administrators. Read more...Pickard focuses on overarching vision for unified Tufts campusTCU Senator Duncan Pickard is running for Tufts Community Union (TCU) president on the promise that he will be a unifier who can bring diverse students together with each other and the administration. Read more...Sykes wants to improve campus safety, social life, residential lifeTufts Community Union (TCU) Senator Elton Sykes said that his top priority as president would be to connect the many "small communities" that make up Tufts. Read more...
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Ari Goldberg | The Away Message
April 21"Since that bathroom scene/ There's been a slight concern."
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Eastern Conference Playoff Preview | Celtics and Pistons are on a conference finals collision course
April 17It might not have the allure of the Western Conference, but the Eastern Conference playoffs should prove to be just as entertaining. And while the first round does not seem to possess much intrigue, the East boasts several teams that have legitimate title aspirations.
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Presidential candidates clash on visions, strategies
April 17Tufts Community Union (TCU) presidential candidates C.J. Mourning, Duncan Pickard and Elton Sykes offered diverging plans on how to improve campus social life and unity during a debate in Sophia Gordon Hall last night.
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Theater Preview | 'Book of Liz' reaches success with loveable characters and biting wit
April 17In conservative communities shut away from the outside world, change comes slowly and painfully. The challenge for those who go against the grain is even greater in such places, as people often find themselves stuck halfway between the traditional world they know and the fast-paced, unfamiliar, modern world outside.
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Remembering 'Mr. Tufts'
April 17The American flag sails at half-mast in honor of the recently deceased John Baronian (A '50), a beloved alumnus who generously supported Tufts' athletics and financial aid. Once a star lineman on Tufts' football team, Baronian remained an almost ubiquitous presence on campus after graduating. He founded the Jumbo Club, an organization supporting Tufts athletics by promoting awareness and fundraising, and set up the John K. and Margaret G. Baronian Memorial Scholarship Fund for financial aid.
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Baseball Preview | Jumbos to face the biggest test of the season this weekend against Trinity
April 17With the NESCAC Tourn-ament approaching, the baseball team is looking to gain some late-season momentum, finish strong and ensure a playoff spot. Starting an April surge, however, will be easier said than done this weekend.
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Banks and credit card companies target college students through partnerships with universities
April 17Those looking to stay far from the financial burdens of post-college life may find such a goal increasingly difficult.
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In Our Midst | Lily Berthold-Bond
April 17The traditional view of a superhero may change for Tufts students upon reading The Adventures of Green Girl, a blog in which freshman Lily Berthold-Bond trades in x-ray vision and a cape for eco-friendly shampoo and herbal tea in order to prove that it is easy being green.
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TDC's '4.18.08' promises to be a great one-night stand
April 17Tufts Dance Collective's (TDC) spring show will be performed this Friday in Cohen Auditorium. The concert's title is "4.18.08," probably emphasizing the one-night-only nature of one of Tufts' most popular student groups. TDC is the largest dance group on campus and the second largest student group at Tufts, after the Leonard Carmichael Society. According to senior co-directors Matt DiPierro and Adrian Anderson, the number of dancers participating in TDC has increased yet again.
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Sudeep Bhatia and Peter Radosevich | Crackers and Curry
April 17Sudeep: The American economy is in a recession.
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Western Conference Playoff Preview | With powerhouses galore, West playoffs promise to provide thrills
April 17For anyone who claims that the NBA is boring, predictable or too drawn out, this year's playoffs should be your remedy. This season has been the most exciting in years. We've seen superstars transform teams, deadline deals gain an edge on rivals and one of the most debated MVP races in decades. On top of that, this year's playoff race - especially in the West - invokes in fans a sense of March Madness.
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Jam band Tea Leaf Green confirmed as third band in Spring Fling lineup
April 17San Francisco jam band Tea Leaf Green will join the Dropkick Murphys and Common for this year's Spring Fling concert, Concert Board has announced.
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Gideon Jacobs | Baseball, Football and Poop Jokes
April 17There are places in the world that have a certain indefinable magic about them: my favorite local pizza place, the Alice in Wonderland statue in Central Park, my grandparents' basement, the Museum of Natural History, my bed at home. For me, these places have warmth, not just nostalgia, comfort or familiarity. You love them and they truly love you back.
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