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TCU backs endowment advisory committee
April 14The Tufts Community Union (TCU) Senate passed a resolution on April 6 endorsing the Advisory Committee on Shareholder Responsibility's (ACSR) quest for a greater role in overseeing the Board of Trustees' investment policies.
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Panelists honor Murrow's legacy
April 14The third annual Edward R. Murrow Forum on Issues in Journalism came on the late journalism legend's 100th birthday.
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Computer science professor combines art, technology and teaching
April 13Any student unsure of what to major in or which career to commit to might find the career of Alva Couch, associate professor of computer science and electrical engineering, to be a comfort.
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'Punk' scores laughs for all the wrong reasons
April 13Fearless Records does it again with its most recent release of "Punk Goes Crunk," another one of its theme compilation albums. This 15-song CD is a collection of hip-hop and rap covers from some of the most prominent up-and-coming "punk" bands in the industry. Albums like this have been released before, all with the "Punk Goes..." title; the 1980s and '90s albums sold to some success, and their two acoustic albums (in which artists play their singles stripped down) are very popular. Of course, these albums are just gimmicks to get a little side cash for the artists and labels. "Punk Goes Crunk," however, may not provide the return that the investors were looking for.
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No longer Common to have socially conscious hip-hop
April 13When I heard that Common was coming to Spring Fling, I almost broke down in tears. I have admired him for his work, passion and devotion to hip-hop since I was introduced to his music, and I lament the fact that I will not be able to see him on April 26 with the rest of the Tufts campus because of a track meet. Some of my teammates joined me in a collective mourning session, complaining as if we were all going to miss an opportunity to be reunited with a good friend.
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Men's Tennis | Rosen guts out three-set win against Vassar to give Tufts critical victory in Poughkeepsie
April 13Looking to rebound after a tough 0-3 stretch of NESCAC play, the men's tennis team fought to a narrow 5-4 victory over non-conference opponent Vassar on Saturday, its closest and arguably most important win of the season thus far.
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Devin Toohey | Hostels and Hostiles
April 13As humans, we are naturally social animals. What does that mean for your travels? It means that you will rarely embark alone into the wild blue yonder. Whether meeting with your friend who is studying in Barcelona or adventuring with fellow Americans in your program, you will have travel companions.
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Lumay Wang | The Daily Shopper
April 13You've got a complete outfit on: fitted jeans, sandals, cute blouse and various accessories. What's missing? Your signature scent.
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Theater Review | 'Cry of the Reed' moves audiences
April 13Anticipating one's own death or the death of a loved one is a heart-wrenching experience. In the Huntington Theatre Company's production of "Cry of the Reed," the detainment of Turkish-American journalist Sevgi (played by Lisa Birnbaum) by Iraqi insurgents makes death painfully imminent for the victim, her family and the audience.
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Spanish art showcased at the MFA
April 13This coming Sunday, "El Greco to Velazquez: Art During the Reign of Philip III" will open at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.
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Baseball | Saturday doubleheader sweep keeps Jumbos' playoff hopes alive
April 13The baseball team enjoyed a major bounce-back effort on Saturday, sweeping a doubleheader from NESCAC East rival Bowdoin after dropping the first game of the series on Friday. The victories improved the Jumbos to 4-2 in divisional play.
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The case for an Islamic Studies program at Tufts
April 13Currently, Tufts - a university long renowned for its influence on government policy - does not have a program in Islamic Studies. But if Tufts is going to maintain its competitive edge, it needs such a program within its curriculum. This program could be located under the umbrella of the Department of German, Russian and Asian Languages and Literatures, where the Judaic Studies program is currently found.
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Jeremy Strauss | Errors, Big Mistakes and Calamities
April 13This week the NHL playoffs began, the NBA got ready for its own postseason and baseball just kept on rolling. In other words, there was a lot going on. We'll visit a correlation between vegetarianism and home runs, one coach's conceited words and another's misguided ones.
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Tufts groups entertain local children
April 13The Leonard Carmichael Society (LCS) brought local youngsters to the Hill on Saturday to participate in activities sponsored by an array of student and community groups for the 45th annual Kids' Day.
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English programs can't meet immigrants' demand in Mass.
April 12Massachusetts lacks the resources to accommodate the demand of immigrants for adult English language programs, according to specialists in the field.
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The Lab Report | News from Tufts Researchers
April 10While nearly everyone is guilty of overeating from time to time, some people may be more genetically prone to excessive munching than others.
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In Our Midst | Justin Mitchell
April 10After dropping his hockey bag in the corner of the Bush Hall common room following a grueling practice, freshman Justin Mitchell usually collapses onto a couch. Wearing a pair of green seersucker shorts and a Choate athletics T-shirt, the tall blond athlete looks like the stereotypical prep-school jock.
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Annual Beanpot Classic cycling race set for this Sunday
April 10The cycling team will participate in the Beanpot Classic, hosted by Tufts this weekend. The 9.6-mile time trial and a 13-mile road race will take place tomorrow in Grafton, Mass., while the undergraduate campus will host another race Sunday morning. Over 450 participants are expected, including the team from Tufts led by co-captains Judy Wexler and Vince Chavanon.
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