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Departments and offices are movin' on up

Several departments and offices have moved from cramped quarters into roomier areas this summer, capitalizing on a university goal of maximizing the efficiency of space allocation.




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New MFA exhibit searches for photography medium's focus

Tufts students, consider yourselves blessed, for the MFA is currently offering not one, but two meditations on regional contemporary art. Just across the room from a selection of bombastic Japanese art sits "Contemporary Outlook: German Photography," an exhibition dedicated to just that: recent developments in a peculiarly cohesive art form.




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Crash near Anderson causes extensive damages

Two vehicles were involved in an accident Saturday evening outside of Anderson Hall. The crash occurred at approximately 6:02 p.m., according to the Medford Police Department (MPD).


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New Beatles film needs 'Help!' to balance beauty, substance

Julie Taymor's latest project, "Across the Universe," a musical set in the 1960s to the backdrop of classic Beatles songs, is no more than an extravagant spectacle that sacrifices substance for aesthetic. The film does little justice to the songs or the important historical events it attempts to dramatize because of its candy-coated portrayal of the era. The interspersed musical segments make up for the otherwise vapid script, but the story rarely goes beyond the limits of conventionality.






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By the Numbers | Drink to your health

Between the talking points of presidential hopefuls and the summer release of Michael Moore's "Sicko" (2007), the debate over health care in the United States has been brought to the forefront of the public consciousness this year.






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Corrections

The Sept. 12 News article entitled, "Possible delays in Green Line extension irk local officials," should have noted that while city officials will oppose waiting for funds if the wait means a delay in the extension project, they are not opposed to the principle of seeking federal money.


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Tired Tuftonians to test talent at 24-Hour Theatre Festival

Beginning tonight, groups of students will compete in the theatrical equivalent of a marathon. These thespians' creative powers, acting stamina and ability to work well with others will all be put to the test in Bare Bodkin's annual 24-Hour Theatre Festival.