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TCUJ defends hearing system

University judiciary systems have recently faced criticism for their relatively low standards for admissible evidence.

Safer Streets' tries to live up to its name

Mar. 18 through Mar. 25 was a relatively average week in terms of gun violence for the City of Brotherly Love: During those seven days, at least four people were killed in shootings, and at least 11 others were wounded.

Letter to the Editor | Praise for yesterday's Philadelphia section

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Weekender | Almost famous: Celebrity lookalikes at Tufts

This week, the Daily takes a look at the small screen again with Marissa Forman, the dead ringer for actress Rachel Bilson of "The O.C." In addition to her role as snappy brunette California girl Summer Roberts, Bilson is known for... uh... dating her co-star, Adam Brody. She's also something of a fashionista, continuing co-star Mischa Barton's trend of promoting bizarrely pass?© clothing brands (Bilson's a spokesperson for Bongo). With all this in mind, we caught up with Forman and asked the sophomore about the perky actress and what it's like to [almost] date emo cutie Adam Brody.

Sciortino returns to Tufts, discusses state politics

Office hours are not just for professors anymore.

Junior Goldberg wins Truman Scholarship

For the second straight year, a Tufts student has won a Truman Scholarship, a prestigious public service award awarded to college juniors.

Patience pays off for Umphrey's McGee

It's been a productive few years for Chicago-based jam/prog rockers Umphrey's McGee. Thanks in part to a relentless bi-coastal touring schedule and the release of their critically lauded album "Anchor Drops" (2004), Umphrey's has been riding a wave of popularity.

Reflections on a student government career

My college career was permanently altered when I had just barely arrived at Tufts. Along with over a dozen peers, I ran for a freshman seat on the Tufts Community Union Senate. I had begun following current events at Tufts the April prior to my arrival, so I knew a little about the current issues, but I had little actual experience on which to base an election platform. What I did know after just two weeks at Tufts, however, was that I was in awe of my classmates, wonderfully talented people who before even entering college had done exciting research, raised tens of thousands of dollars to fight cancer, and even become accomplished musicians. I suspected the admissions committee had placed my application in the wrong pile, but since I was here, I knew I had to try and help to make life just a little bit easier for my amazing classmates.

Spontaneous musical numbers aren't just for the Sharks and Jets anymore

In years past, World Theater Day has come and gone with no fanfare from the Tufts campus. This year, random acts of theater including, but not limited to, the literal fanfare provided by two trumpeters in Dewick announcing the mid-lunch musical serenade by Torn Ticket II singers effectively ended this non-celebratory trend.

Strong words from JFK scribe

Former special council and advisor to President John F. Kennedy, Theodore "Ted" Sorenson addressed Tufts students last night on the importance of law and diplomacy in an increasingly globalized world.

Philadelphia's murder problem exposed: see special insert

Dr. Patricia Griffin holds signs showing her son, Darien Griffin, who was shot to death in December 2003 at age 33. Eight Tufts students traveled to Philadelphia over spring break to cover the effects of gun violence. Tufts alum and Pulitzer Prize-winning Philadelphia Daily News photographer Jim MacMillan led the trip, which went through the EXPOSURE Center for Photojournalism and The Tufts Institute of Global Leadership. See the articles and photographs produced by the trip in a special centerfold insert in today's Daily, entitled "Philadelphia Exposed."

Photo essays by Isabelle Mills-Tannenbaum and Jeff Beers (PDF)

Theater Preview | Tufts actors aren't afraid to get 'Dirty'

If you have ever felt voyeuristic reading the latest devastating headlines in the newspaper or imagined conflicts between nations as sadomasochistic relationships that build and burn, then you may have an inkling of "Dirty Story." Playing tonight and tomorrow night at 8:30 p.m., this political allegory by John Patrick Shanley - author of the Pulitzer and Tony-winning play "Doubt" - will transform the Alumnae Lounge. For two hours, the audience will not be able to look away.

Men's Crew | Fresh faces highlight men's upcoming spring season

Tufts Crew is set to take to the water again this spring after a long break from the short fall season.

Staff Top 10 | Before & After artist collaborations

This week, we play God (and/or record producer) and dream about which artists would collaborate in a perfect world. Drawing inspiration from the popular "Wheel of Fortune" category "Before & After," we've selected the artists we'd most like to see work together, with the only criterion being some sort of shared name.

Records fall and reputation rises at Nationals

The men's swimming and diving team entered the 2005-2006 season looking to prove themselves on the regional and national stage.

Daily Townie | Spring Break '06... Destination: Medford

At a difficult school like Tufts, spring break is a welcome hiatus from the rigors of science labs and writing workshops. It is a time to let loose and drop inhibitions for a week of hedonism and debauchery.

Correction

In one of yesterday's Philadelphia Exposed articles ("'Safer Streets' tries to live up to its name," Mar. 30, 2006), the quote "[officers will stay] as long as that area needs it" was misattributed to Officer Curtis Ghee. The quote should have been attributed to Deputy Police Commissioner of Internal Affairs and Gun Control Strategies Richard Ross Jr.

Almost famous: Celebrity lookalikes at Tufts

Who doesn't love St. Patrick's Day? If you're lucky enough to spend Spring Break at Tufts, you'll be in one of the best places for St. Paddy's - Boston. It might have made sense to pick a Bostonian lookalike, but that's not how we work - we picked a celeb who comes all the way from Indiana. Only after our Fighting Irishman photoshoot did we realize that this week's model, sophomore Steve Dyer actually looks like a legit Boston Irishman - former NKOTB darling Joey McIntyre. Guess that's the luck of the Irish.

Olympic Figure Skating Recap | Arakawa flew under radar, stunned world

When the curtain closed on the women's figure skating competition Thursday night, the world was stunned by multiple surprises after two weeks of predictable results.