Ever since myths have been written, there have been artists to illustrate them. Though bringing the mythology of antiquity into modern times can present some obstacles - as gender roles and other customs change - certain themes remain the same. The imagery of persecution, love, betrayal, war and despair, among other human experiences, has a transcendent quality.
If the volleyball team wants to outdo last year's 23-8 record and return to the NCAA Tournament after a one-year absence, it will have to do so without several of the names that have lit up the stat sheet the past two seasons.
Soon, the foliage will turn crisp shades of orange, gold and brown, minds will turn from Back to School to Halloween and, as during any autumn, a whole new slew of television shows will appear on the tube.
Renowned historian and beloved professor Gerald Gill died of arterial sclerosis on July 26 at the age of 58.
David Rawson (LA '07) passed away on June 28 in California after an artery ruptured in his chest. He was 22.
Tufts alum Paul Farris (LA '06) was killed in Somerville on May 27 after a driver fleeing from the police hit a taxi he was riding in with his girlfriend. Farris was 23.
While the Committee on Student Life's (CSL) decision last semester seemed to resolve the conflict between freedom of expression and freedom from harassment in favor of the latter, University President Lawrence Bacow recently made it clear that this will not be the case.
In a National League rich with nail-bitingly close pennant races, none is tighter this September than the race out West between the Arizona Diamondbacks and defending champion San Diego Padres.
Nicholas Chacon was arraigned on Aug. 21 by the Cambridge Superior Court in connection with a series of sexual assaults that plagued the Medford and Somerville area last semester.
Fans everywhere had a little less to celebrate this summer as stories of Michael Vick, Tim Donaghy and Barry Bonds covered the sports circuit,. But there were also plenty of moments that reminded us that not all sports stories make us ashamed to be fans...or human beings. A look at the top 10 feel-good sports storylines of the summer:
Controversy riddles the world of sports, but despite steroids, criminal charges, and other disputes, professional athletes remain role models for thousands of American children and diehard fans. The question then arises: do the recent scandals involving Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Vick and NBA referee Tim Donaghy undermine the very reason that Americans cheer for their professional sports teams?
Last year, Facebook.com dropped a bombshell when it announced that all users would now be able to register for accounts on the site, even those who do not attend college, which allowed students to join Facebook before theire freshman year and meet future classmates online.
According to an Aug. 23 Wall Street Journal article, Facebook.com is about to launch a new advertising system that will tailor advertisements to users based on the interests and information they list on their profiles. This move expands on Facebook's existing advertising packages, which use gender, location and age to target potential clients.
The Primary Source is no longer prohibited from publishing anonymous articles, but is still guilty of harassment and creating a hostile environment.
Buying clothes can require some seriously intense soul searching. Shoppers must ask themselves morally defining questions like "Do these jeans make my butt look spectacular or just okay?" and "Can I wear this T-shirt even though it says 'Cancun' across my chest and I've never been to Mexico?"
A near record number of freshmen will be living in forced triples this year after a larger-than-expected entering class forced the administration to scramble to find enough housing and an initiative aimed at placing students in a local hotel fell through.
If the past two postseasons are any indication, the American League is no longer just a slugger's league.
Tufts lost three members of the community during the summer of 2007: Professor Gerald Gill and recent alumni Paul Farris (LA '06) and David Rawson (LA '07). Gill, a renowned historian and professor, taught race relations during his 27 years at Tufts. Farris, who graduated with degrees in history and political science, was the lead singer of theMark, a band comprised of Tufts alumni. Rawson studied international relations at Tufts and spent considerable time in EPIIC. They will be missed.
Growing up is a painful process, but The Starting Line's newest album "Direction," proves that the whole thing can be a lot easier if you punctuate the darkly emotional quicksand of maturation with a simple smile.
This fall, there's one glaring question facing the men's cross country team: will this fall be a repeat performance of last season, or a return to the glory days of the previous three years?
