With Facebook.com, Blogspot.com and other social Web services becoming ever more popular, publishing thoughts and ideas online has become increasingly easy and common. But for Tufts junior and blogger Shane Lavalette, who began writing a personal blog several years ago, blogging has become a true passion - and with a little luck, it could win him $10,000.
It's amazing what great goaltending can do for a team.
Many were shocked after J.K. Rowling revealed Dumbledore's homosexuality last week, as it was never specifically addressed in any of her seven Harry Potter novels. Sure, people speculated, but since Dumbledore's life was unfortunately cut short (sob), he never got the chance to sit Harry down and have a heart-to-heart about his romantic history.
After writing/directing a slew of successful films including "The Royal Tenenbaums" (2001) and "The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou" (2004), Wes Anderson's newest endeavor, "The Darjeeling Limited," is another talent-filled film characterized by his unique, inspiring style. The film's loose plotline follows three brothers on a spiritual quest through India on the titular train line. The Daily met with Anderson, co-writer Roman Coppola, and co-star Waris Ahluwalia for a round table discussion about their newest film - as well as Bill Murray's Karl Madden/symbol characteristics.
At the risk of alienating every single reader I have that isn't a fanatical Red Sox fan (do I have any of those left?), I need to take a minute to bask in the glory of this past weekend.
As the front page of this newspaper announced last week, Davis Square has recently been infiltrated by a branch of Chipotle Mexican Grill, a national restaurant chain.
It appears that college students' penchant for fast food and sleeping in may finally be catching up to them. According to a recent study conducted by the American College Health Association, nearly three out of every 10 college students are considered overweight or obese.
All of the Democratic candidates for the White House debated the salient campaign issues in Sophia Gordon Hall last night.
With its artsy combat and smooth gameplay, "John Woo Presents Stranglehold" is a high-paced shooter with style - and randomly inserted doves - to spare. Midway's third-person shooter for the Xbox 360, Playstation 3 and PC strives to prove a game doesn't need a feasible story to be fun.
Tufts students are working to form a committee that would give them input on how the university handles its $1.2 billion endowment. And they hope to have it assembled by the middle of next month.
Governor Deval Patrick (D-Mass.) officially endorsed Senator Barack Obama (D-Ill.) for the Democratic Party's presidential nomination at a Boston rally last night, cementing a partnership between two politicians known for their grassroots appeal.
Why are the Boston Red Sox going to win the World Series? Because they are the better team.
October is drawing to a close, which means one thing: Halloween!
The field hockey team is having another strong season, picking up contributions from many different players. With two NESCAC victories last week, the Jumbos secured at worst the third spot in the upcoming conference tournament, thanks in large part to the play of sophomore forward Amanda Russo.
This Thursday, Oct. 25, Oxfam Café will be transformed into a rave - with a save-the-world twist.
With the NESCAC playoffs looming this weekend for Tufts' fall sports teams, Jumbos everywhere are looking to get in one last tune-up before postseason play.
For a small number of musically inclined students, Tufts is only half of their college experience. The five-year Tufts University-New England Conservatory (NEC) double-degree program allows students to pursue both a liberal arts education and their respective musical interests.
Why are the Rockies going to win the World Series? Because they were meant to.
