Tufts has climbed to 16th on the 2008 list of small colleges and universities that feed alumni into the Peace Corps, with 17 former students currently volunteering for the humanitarian organization.
Just days after defeating Div. I Boston College in its best performance of the season, the men's swimming and diving team split a pair of matchups with NESCAC foes over the weekend.
After nearly three years of work, the Joey GPS project is a reality.
Over the past four years, William Bruce has founded or participated in over a dozen community service programs, maintained a 3.8 GPA at Williams College and played varsity ice hockey.
Bankruptcy has a new meaning this year, with stomachs - not wallets - left empty.
After more than a month away from competitive waters, the women's swimming and diving team was welcomed back with its stiffest opposition yet.
72 Percent - I agree with their decision; the students have no right to complain.11 Percent - I disagree with the Journal's decision on the grounds of protecting students' privacy.7 Percent - I agree with the Journal's decision, but sympathize with the students who are upset about the video.6 Percent - I don't care.4 Percent - I disagree with the Journal's decision; I found the material to be offensive.
The Tufts Community Union Senate met last night for the first time this semester to discuss plans for the next term. Senator Matt Shapanka showcased the new Joey GPS system, and other senators discussed upcoming events such as Leadership Day on the Hill, an alumni-student symposium planned for the end of February and a charity dance marathon to be held in April. Senators also conferred about plans for changes in financial auditing procedures in response to last semester's embezzlement scandal.
Students rushing fraternities and sororities this year will experience a very different process than in years past, in large part because of Director of Fraternity and Sorority Affairs Patrick Romero-Aldaz's reforms.
The President of the United States has many names: Commander and Chief, Head of State, Leader of the Free World. Our presidential system was founded on the principle that the president be a humble public servant. He is to be committed to loyally executing the powers of the Constitution. He is to uphold the laws passed by Congress and America and its values abroad. Basically, the president has a lot on his - or her - plate.
Students at Tufts' veterinary school got some extra hands-on experience when they treated an injured coyote that had been found limping through Boston's North End neighborhood on Jan. 14.
Everyone knows the Super Bowl gets incredibly high ratings, regardless of who's playing. But the executives at FOX must be especially pleased with the potential matchups waiting in just over two weeks.
Tufts enrolled a mere 15 transfer students this fall as a result of a larger-than-expected class of incoming freshmen. The number is usually closer to 40 or 50.
Students from low-income families will receive exclusively grants instead of loans after Tufts announced a new financial aid policy on Dec. 19. The new policy applies to all undergraduates with family incomes under $40,000 a year from the Class of 2011 and thereafter. The policy will not apply to current undergraduates who were admitted before it was put into effect.
Need some extra cash this semester? Don't expect to get it by becoming a Tufts admissions tour guide. In the field of guiding tours at Tufts, two characteristics that are typically mutually exclusive in the job market - highly competitive and non-paid - are present.
Night owls looking to satisfy their late-night cravings will soon be able to head to the Commons for a sandwich or a helping of fries.
The admissions office will not publicize the number of Early Decision (ED) I applications it received this school year, in a move designed to make the college admissions process less stressful for future applicants, according to Director of Admissions Susan Ardizzoni.
A Jan. 16 front-page article entitled "Loans become grants for low-income students" stated, "The new policy applies to all undergraduates with family incomes under $40,000 a year." In fact, the grant policy discussed in the article will only apply to members of the Class of 2011 and all classes thereafter. The policy will not apply to current undergraduates who were admitted before it was put into effect.
After clearing a major hurdle last weekend against perennial NESCAC power Bates, the nationally 14th-ranked women's basketball team has a potentially taller order ahead of it tonight.
Name: Ali GrossArticle: "Speakers discuss effects of NCLB" (Dec. 4)
