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The Artist's Experience | Instrumental music ensembles' committments take the 'Wind' out of devoted students

November 19

Next semester, I probably would have liked to take five classes that meet in the K+ block (Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.). But I gave up all those interesting, requirement-fulfilling classes for something completely unnecessary and extracurricular: Tufts University Wind Ensemble. Given my history as a flute player, my membership in this group is actually fairly surprising.

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Olivia TeytelBaum | PhobiaPhiles

November 19

It was four years ago today that my family and I embarked on a cross-country journey from Tampa to Rhode Island: five seats, five people, four pillows, two toy poodles, one massive cat and several tons of luggage. Obviously, it was a bit cramped.

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Dark fall series grab onto and keep hold of viewers' attention

November 18

Nuclear disaster - the characters on "Heroes" are frantically trying to prevent a global calamity that would first strike Manhattan, while the citizens of the small Kansas town of "Jericho" are desperately dealing with the fallout from a widespread attack that apparently has decimated most of the country.

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Will Herberich | Big Hitter, The Llama

November 18

Man, it's been quite a ride for the Irish, huh? First, they started out ranked No. 2 in the nation, and then they got walloped by Michigan and got counted out in every poll. Then they went on an eight-game winning streak, their longest since 2003, and beat Army, 41-9, to set up a rematch with their arch-enemy, USC.

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How to make the Pilgrims proud this Thanksgiving in Boston

November 18

It's just a few days before the Thanksgiving holiday and you may be starting to feel like the last pick for the kickball team. It's Thanksgiving at Tufts - and you're staying on campus. Maybe the plane ticket home is too expensive, maybe you've never celebrated Thanksgiving, or maybe you hate turkey. Whatever the reason, have no fear: Thanksgiving in Boston has more to offer than overcooked Butterballs. Check out some fun alternative activities in Boston to keep you feeling warm and fuzzy right through the weekend. And all Daily staff approved!

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The true cost of war

November 18

As I walked towards the Tisch Library last Wednesday, I passed by a group of individuals handing out flyers about the war in Iraq. They had signs up proclaiming that too much money has been wasted and too many lives have been lost overseas because of the war. I was continuing to make my way up the steps when I noticed a large number of combat boots lined up in a seeming attempt at a "memorial" for fallen soldiers. The sign underneath read, "Eyes Wide Open: An Exhibition on the Human Cost of the Iraq War."

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Sorry, young'uns, Beantown's strictly 21 and up

By Margaret Fitzgerald | November 18

Given the recent uproar regarding the lack of social outlets on the Tufts campus, it is no wonder that many students flock to the bars in Boston. However, in spite of the abundance of college-aged students in the Boston area, Beantown isn't so welcoming to underage partygoers.A 2000 census profile ...

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Hockey | Jumbos suffer rocky start against tough opposition

November 18

The anticipation and excitement of a new season quickly melted into disappointment, as the hockey team dropped consecutive games to Middlebury and Williams on Friday and Saturday, respectively. Both games ended in 6-2 losses for the Jumbos, who started their season against the NESCAC's top two teams, including the No. 1 nationally ranked Panthers.

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Next in the news

November 18

Following political coverage for the last few months, I was drowned by the usual tidal wave of poll data, sound bites and new daily predictions that seemed to have the same level of consistency as celebrity marriages.

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Course instructs Tufts women to walk with confidence

November 18

Campus safety has always been an important issue for college students, but since a 21-year-old woman from the University of Vermont was abducted, sexually assaulted and murdered in October, the focus on self-protection and safety has increased even further. Here at Tufts, female students can learn to avoid harm through the Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) program, which began in the early 1990s to teach women assault prevention and defense techniques as well as ways to protect themselves in dangerous situations.

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Matt Mertens | Freelancer

November 16

What's the most difficult position to play well in pro sports? I'm defining "difficult" here to mean "greatest physical and mental demands." It's either a timeless debate with no right answer or a question that will bore you to tears. If you feel the latter, stop reading now - you've been warned.

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Five years after the fact, Tufts remembers Sept. 11

November 16

When four planes glided off the runways into the air on the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, then-freshman Emily Becker, like most Tufts students, was fast asleep in her dorm room, completely unaware that this date would soon become synonymous with fear and disaster.

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Men's Swimming and Diving preview | With record-setting success behind them, Jumbos ready hit the water tomorrow

November 16

Last year marked one of the most successful seasons in the history of the men's swimming and diving program. In their 2005-06 campaign, the Jumbos earned a second-place finish at the NESCAC Championships and sent seven swimmers to the NCAA Championships, where they earned a program-best 10th place finish, earned All-American honors in nine events, and broke four school records.

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Lewis Coffeehouse showcases ballroom dance and slam poetry

November 16

"It's definitely been something I always look forward to," featured slam poet Iyeoka said about last night's third annual Coffeehouse in Lewis Hall. Organized by the Campus Violence Prevention Project, the Coffeehouse featured many different mediums of expression, including singing, ballroom dancing and slam poetry. "We really try to find engaging and fresh ways to get students to express themselves...and that's why we put it in the form of a coffeehouse," Campus Violence Prevention Project coordinator Elaine Theodore said. This year's theme was "The Truth," a phrase which encompassed truth about many different ideas including racism, violence, romance, sex and homophobia. According to Theodore, the coffeehouse was an opportunity for students to express themselves in very different ways and relate their acts to the event's theme. "We wanted to open it up so performers can find their niche," she said. The star and headline event was international Def Poetry Jam slam performance poet Iyeoka, who described slam poetry as a combination of acting and creative writing. "Slam is a form of performance poetry. The slam aspect is competition; random judges are selected from the audience and they score the performances," she said. She has been a performer in all three coffeehouses organized by the Campus Violence Prevention Project and continues to return because of the "amazing audience." "A lot of my work has to do with violence prevention," she added. The coffeehouse also showcased different posters created by the Tufts Alcohol and Drug Program as well as Campus Violence Prevention Project. - Pranai Cheroo

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