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Thankgiving tips for keeping healthy
November 14The holidays are just around the corner. This means tons of turkey, mounds of mashed potatoes and second helpings galore. It's also a time for family get-togethers and celebration.
How To | Give thanks, in more (affordable) ways
November 14With Thanksgiving at the end of the month, we enter into the holiday season of giving, the time of year Americans most often remember to share with their neighbors in need.
Women's Basketball Preview | New-look team designed to share the wealth
November 14The women's basketball team has big shoes to fill this season.
Inside the NFL | Jets shock the Patriots at Gillette while the Bears maul the Giants
November 14There are certain games a team expects to chalk up in the win column. The New England Patriots surely felt this way heading into Sunday against the New York Jets, who brought a 4-4 record in Gillette Stadium, which has historically not been kind to opposing teams. But someone failed to mention this to the Jets, who walked out of Gillette Stadium with a 17-14 win, and a glimmer of hope of remaining in the hunt for the AFC East.
Neil Padover | Man, I'm Awkward
November 14When you date a girl on and off for six years like I did, over time you realize that a boyfriend and girlfriend have that special ability to see each other at their best, worst and most awkward moments.
People demand a new direction on election day
November 14Last Election Day the American people spoke up and asserted with a voice heard loud and clear that they wanted change.
Cross Country | New at-large system gets mixed reviews
November 14The NCAA selection committee chose 32 cross country teams on Sunday to receive at-large bids to both the men's and women's NCAA Championship meet, which takes place this Saturday at Wilmington College in West Chester, Ohio. It marked the first time the new system was used, and so far it has received mixed reviews.
Devin Toohey | When Pop Culture Goes Bad
November 14Considering the eight columns I have put out so far, it would be very understandable if someone thought that I hated everything about pop culture. I mean, after all, I do spend a good deal of time (or words, actually) ranting about everything wrong with it (and, yes, there are a lot of things wrong with it). But, in truth, there are many things about pop culture I do like.
Campus Life | Locals discuss off-campus noise
November 14Approximately 25 percent of call-ins to the police this year uncovered gatherings that the police let be, according to Sergeant Robert McCarthy of the Tufts University Police Department (TUPD).
Somerville officials get raises
November 14Reacting to the findings of a recent study, the Somerville Board of Aldermen voted recently to enact salary increases for nearly 150 non-union city officials, including substantial raises for Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone and the aldermen themselves.
Research and Development Q & A | Janel Ovrut
November 14Q: Are frozen and canned fruits and vegetables as healthy for you as fresh fruits and vegetables?
Frozen fare can be healthy, too!
November 14Health and convenience have finally met in the freezer aisle! Food companies are responding to the new dietary guidelines with frozen entrees that emphasize whole grains and vegetables. Finally! Kashi All Natural Entrees Kashi launched six delicious meals this past summer. These dishes are a tasty combination of whole grains, colorful vegetables and natural chicken or shrimp; they are packed with sustenance. The fiber and protein will keep you satisfied and alert during those long study hours. Combine the dish with a cup of frozen vegetables (without sauce) for a well-balanced meal.
Discrimination against the military must end
November 14"The Nation that makes a great distinction between its scholars and its warriors will have its thinking done by cowards and its fighting done by fools."- Thucydides
Dan Tovrov | Seven on Seven
November 14This column was originally going to be about what happens when seven guys live together in a house, and the off-campus experience in general. I feel like I have half accomplished this. I feel stories about corroding dishes and people wiping their asses with towels are worthy of ... well, something.
NESCAC Women's Basketball | '07 could be the year parity wins
November 14With the departure of key players across New England, NESCAC women's hoops may no longer be a two-horse race contested in Maine.
Television - the latest exercise craze, who knew?
November 14Can't get to the gym? No problem. Head to your television set instead. (Yes, you read that right: television set)
Feldman, Shikaki debate the status of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
November 14On Monday, specialists came together at Tufts to discuss the conflicted Middle East.

