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Off-off-off Broadway (but just around the corner)

January 19

Fung-Wah bus aside, the cost of trekking down to Manhattan can be pricey, especially if you are headed to check out a Broadway production where tickets can cost the same as a few handles of alcohol. Thankfully, Boston is a frequent stop on national tours of Broadway shows. Here, for your theatrical pleasure, is a rundown of the big-budget productions happening this semester:The Lion King (Opera House, Now through February 20) For those Jumbos who missed an opportunity to see this awe-inspiring extravaganza last semester, "The Lion King" has been given an extended run in Boston. The costumes, set pieces, and overall production values have set a new standard in excellence for the American musical. While the plot and even the dialogue remain identical to the movie we all grew up with, very little about the show seems repetitive. Watch in amazement as humans turn into gazelles, giraffes, hyenas, and lions (Oh, my!).The Producers (Colonial Theater, Feb. 22-March 6) The award-winning farce returns to Boston for two weeks of laughing about the Nazis. (Perhaps that's where Prince Harry got his idea for the armband.) While spring is still a cold month or two away, audiences will be laughing in the aisles celebrating a "Springtime for Hitler." The plot mirrors the 1968 Mel Brooks movie, as scheming producers Bialystock and Bloom try to swindle their investors by devising a musical that is bound to fail. Unfortunately, crowds love the musical about the Third Reich. Even though the movie version of the musical (which is already based on a movie) will come out in December, featuring the original dynamic duo of Nathan Lane and Matthew Broderick, "The Producers" is a magical theatrical production, and Bostonians are lucky to get a second peek. Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (Wilbur Theater, Feb. 2-March 6) Looking back on senior year of high school, many classmates were petrified of Virginia Woolf. Almost everyone shivered at the mere thought of reading "To the Lighthouse." Never fear, non-English major, for the Modernist writer doesn't figure prominently in this drama about the human truths that arise behind this safe veneer we call society. Written by three-time Pulitzer Prize winning playwright Edward Albee, "Who's Afraid" comes to Boston for a three week engagement. The all-star cast will surely live up to expectations. Kathleen Turner, fresh off her Broadway performance as Mrs. Robinson in "The Graduate," and Bill Irwin, a fantastic comedic actor making a dramatic turn here, play the lead couple.Sweet Charity (The Colonial Theatre, March 18-March 27) Hey, big spender! "Sweet Charity," director and choreographer Bob Fosse's signature musical, is coming to town. Adapted from Federico Fellini's "Nights of Cabiria," "Sweet Charity" follows the life of darling girl Charity Hope Valentine as she tries to "make it" in this big, bad world. In this star vehicle, Christina Applegate will be playing our lead heroine. She finds herself trapped in an elevator, struts her stuff as hostess at the Fan-Dango dance hall, and whoops(!) falls for yet another unattainable hunk. A show heavy on dance numbers and unrealistic dreams, the production basically sinks or swims depending on the actress playing Charity. Hey, Applegate showed depth in... "Married with Children."The Phantom of the Opera (Begins March 30, 2005, The Opera House) The Phaaaantom of the Opera is here, inside my mind! Or rather, inside the Boston Opera House...In any case, after making its way through 90 cities and even onto the big screen, Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic success "The Phantom of the Opera" is returning to Boston this spring. Boston's newly restored Opera House is sure to provide the perfect setting for the play's glorified but haunted Paris Opera House. Lloyd Webber's infectious music provides the backdrop for Gaston Leroux' original story of a beautiful aspiring opera star, Christine, and her ghostly love affair with the Opera House's legendary and hideous Phantom.Little Shop of Horrors (The Colonial Theatre, May 3-15, 2005) "Little Shop of Horrors" is the timeless story of a nerdy and orphaned Seymour who will do anything to win the heart of his sweet but misled love interest, Audrey. This charming but somewhat disturbed love story has become a classic as much for its unpretentious sweetness as for its infamous man-eating plant. Stuck in a rundown florist shop in the seedy part of town, Seymour struggles for success, love, and general approval from both his boss, Mr. Mushnik, and the already taken Audrey. Seymour finally catches his break when a mysterious plant makes its way into the shop window. Seymour's future is finally looking up when this carnivorous plant's thirst for blood gets out of control. Charming. Really.

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New schedule has slight changes

January 19

After years of classes starting at 25 past the hour, a new block schedule will be implemented this spring. Classes will now be starting on either the half hour or the hour, except for the A+ and B+ block, the earliest morning blocks, which will continue to begin at 8:05 a.m. Evening three-hour blocks will go until 10:00 p.m. instead of 9:45 p.m. and morning three-hour blocks will begin at 8:30 a.m. instead of 8:40 a.m. University athletes voiced their concerns last year that too many classes were being scheduled in the late afternoon and evening hours, the most commonly-scheduled time for athletic practices. This block of time, between 4:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. had over 300 classes scheduled during the 2003-2004 academic year. Moreover, "classes starting at 25 minutes after the hour were generally confusing and there didn't seem to be any reason not to make the change," said Robyn Gittleman, the president's designee on the Educational Policy Committee. For this spring, the "prime time" hours for scheduling the majority of classes will fall between the hours of 10:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. According to Dean of Undergraduate Education James Glaser, academic department chairs have been encouraged to schedule half of their classes in this prime time slot and half out of it. In past semesters, the hours between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. saw the least amount of class scheduling traffic, and Glaser hopes to fill these mid-afternoon hours with more classes. The new block schedule was decided upon and approved by a faculty vote last spring. Transfer sophomore Victoria Zimmerman transferred to Tufts this semester from Union College in Schenectady, N.Y. At Union, Zimmerman said that there was one set schedule. "Everyday was the same, unlike [Tufts'] schedule," Zimmerman said. "It's intimidating when you first look at it, but I imagine that it allows you to get more out of it and enables you to take more classes - not much must overlap." A new system of block scheduling was introduced to the University system during the 2002-2003 academic year by hired consultants who recommended that a more efficient block schedule could help free up classroom space instead of building all-new classrooms.

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Blogs are becoming alternatives to anchormen

January 19

Don't know what a blog is? You're not alone: 62 percent of internet users are unfamiliar with the term as well, according to a study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project. However, the growing buzz about blogs - short for weblogs - was significant enough to warrant the title "Word of the Year" in 2004 from dictionary maker Merriam-Webster. The most sought after word of the year, blogs are basically online journals where people can share information, thoughts, links, and pictures. Visitors to a blog are often able to post comments in response to the blog's content. Application developer and webmaster Ming Chow (E '02) is a frequent contributor of technical articles and weblog content to the O'Reilly Network, one of the world's foremost technical publishers. "I've been writing weblogs for about a year now," Chow said. "I'm very passionate about my field of study, Computer Science. I wanted to find a way to contribute and communicate to the technical community. What better way is there to contribute and communicate...than to write weblogs for them?" Chow has written blogs about various technical subjects including Gmail (Google's e-mail service), Microsoft's anti-spyware software, computer security, and several general computing/current event issues. "The process is relatively simple: you can write whatever you want, whenever you want, and whatever style is comfortable for you," said Chow, who is teaching an ExCollege course this semester entitled "Security, Privacy, and Politics in the Computer Age." "Most blog writers are intellectuals with a college degree and are tech-savvy," Chow said. "[They] want to share their ideas and insights on various topics with the rest of the world." Despite the recent interest in blogging, Chow said, "the whole concept of blogging isn't novel - it's like a personal diary or commentary." What is new, though, is the increasing readership blogs have seen in the past year. According the Pew Internet and American Life Project's report, blog readership rose by 58 percent last year. An estimated 32 million people have read blogs, 12 percent of whom posted comments. The amount of blogs available online has also increased. According to the study, about seven percent of adults have written a blog. The reasons for using blogs have also changed with time. Democrat Howard Dean recognized the forum blogs provided his supporters to discuss his campaign informally. Supporters posted links for contributions and spread the word about his campaign via their blogs. Bloggers were even later invited to report from the Democratic and Republican national conventions. Blogs have also been utilized to quickly disseminate news concerning the recent tsunami tragedy and organize relief efforts for victims. They have enabled the sharing of photos and personal stories from first-hand witnesses across the globe. The official "Blog of the Year," as named by Time magazine, however, played a role in a different headline in 2004. The winner, "Power Line," was created by three lawyers and challenged the credibility of a "60 Minutes" report regarding President Bush's National Guard service. With these developments, blogs - once regarded as simply hobbies - are now considered by some to be an alternate news source. Chow suggested that one reason people have turned to the internet and blogs for headlines is that "newspapers and the news on TV are printed or broadcasted a couple of times a day. News on the internet is updated constantly, up-to-the-minute, and sometimes even in real-time." Chow also believes that blogs fill in the gaps conventional journalists may leave in their stories. "The news in the newspaper and the media downplays a lot of the issues," Chow said. "In other words, the news does not tell you everything - in fact, many of the important facts are not mentioned, due to political reasons." "The Internet is a public domain, and in most weblogs, the political barrier is removed," Chow said. "Blogs have much more information than the conventional news story, and that's what people want - the full story." Another benefit of blogs is the opportunity they provide readers to hear from and speak to their writers, who are considered "everyday" people. "There is a personal feel for blogs, and many blogs even include personal pictures, which add more significance to the story," Chow said. "People want to hear human experiences or 'people's voices' in articles - what other common people have to say about issues." Those seeking to escape bias in the media, however, may not find blogs any more helpful than the typical outlets. "The cons of blogs are that many are opinionated and partisan," Chow said. Matan Chorev, a fourth-year student in the Tufts/New England Conservatory Double Degree Program agreed that there can be biases in blogs. Chorev is teaching an ExCollege course entitled "The U.S. and the Middle East" where he uses online technology to host discussions between American students and their counterparts in Muslim countries in the Middle East. "I find that oftentimes people read blogs of those whose opinion they share [as] a sort of validation method," said Chorev. "This is a trend in media as well: those with conservative political outlooks are not so likely to tune into NPR or watch Frontline, but are instead likely to tune into Fox News or syndicated talk-shows that facilitate discourse among conservatives," For this reason, Chow recommends that readers should "refer to several blogs on a particular subject in order to get the whole picture." Chorev is skeptical that blogs will prove to be truly beneficial. "I am sure there are boundless positives about blogs, but I don't see how any of them help us address the principal dilemmas of media," Chorev said. "In a time where media bias is so apparent, we as consumers have less and less time to diversify our news sources so that we have a better idea of what 'really' is going on in the world," Chorev said. "We tune in for the headlines in between meetings or activities and are not able to filter the news from the fodder. The addition of blogs into this already blistering dissonance only complicates our efforts further." "I hope that people who use blogs as a news service or news commentary make sure to diversify their sources and not to rely exclusively on one source," Chorev added. Even though he admits that blogs can on occasion be partisan, Chow reminds internet users that "blogging was never intended to compete with the news. The goal of blogging is to communicate to the masses," he said.

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Falling down the corporate ladder in 'Company'

January 19

Once upon a time, in a beautiful, white colonial in a stereotypical, affluent New York City suburb, corporate ads salesman Dan Foreman (Dennis Quaid) and his nuclear family lived comfortably amid general excess and a second mortgage. With two beautiful daughters, a beautiful wife, and a beautiful salary, Dan Foreman was, unabashedly, the traditional breadwinner, paterfamilias and Daddy dearist. But one fateful day, this precious dream was destroyed in one fell merger as Dan's magazine, "Sports America," was greedily absorbed by the voracious capitalist Teddy K. and his mega-company Globecom. Written and directed by Paul Weitz, "In Good Company" shows the human side of human resources. It's a mocking portrayal of corporate business and modern day materialism not without its mushier moments. Dan, the 51-year-old business "dinosaur," finds himself outdated when up-start, slick side-parted Carter Duryea (Topher Grace) takes over. The practically adolescent newcomer is promoted to Foreman's position for his highly-praised creation of a cell phone for toddlers. The veteran Foreman losing his job to a kid? This is the work of The Man. The Man wants to consolidate, conglomerate, decimate and dominate! With this mentality underlying the characters' interactions, the film humorously inveighs against a soulless, corporate America and its merciless quest for world domination. Its truest recrimination lies in the supporting character Morty (David Paymer), another family man in Dan's office who is too old to adapt to the corporate takeover or find a new job, but much too young to retire and lose his yearly income. Paymer manages to poignantly convey his plight in a couple of memorable scenes. He shows the realistic results of the corporate game and single-handedly humanizes the fired employee. Like Morty, aging good-old-boy Dan Foreman's old-fashioned salesmanship is no competition for marketing genius Duryea and his business merger cross-promotions. But rather than a more dignified firing, Dan suffers a humiliating demotion punctuated by Carter's dubbing him an "awesome wingman." But under all his cocky bravado the 26-year-old Carter is really just a young, slightly neurotic, espresso-guzzling bundle of nerves and corporate platitudes. Grace portrays the dual sides of Duryea perfectly: the smooth-talking, newly minted salesman and the excited, obnoxious kid. Grace handles the transition between the two personas with polished professionalism. Upon being told of his promotion, Carter vows to be a "ninja assassin," practicing celebratory ninja kicks when he thinks no one is watching. Carter then rewards himself with a Porsche. Yet when his wife of seven months (a memorably matter-of-fact Selma Blair) leaves him, Carter is completely blindsided and his vulnerable side shows through. Dan Foreman, on the other hand, is in no position to lose his job; he has a third child coming, and New York University tuition to pay. Dennis Quaid shrewdly portrays his character: bringing depth and gumption to the mid-life businessman and sonless father. He is the perfect compliment to Grace's fatherless son. Grudgingly, Dan swallows his pride and endures Carter's new wave "business synergy." In a similar manner, Dan allows Carter to invite himself over for a Sunday dinner. And surprisingly, in the slew of firings and office politics to follow, Dan and Carter become unlikely allies. And then, of course, there's the romance. Things are (briefly) complicated by the relationship between Dan's oldest daughter (an understated Scarlett Johansson) and the baby salesman. Though it sometimes seems that "In Good Company" could drift into a lackluster romantic comedy, Grace's tryst with Johansson is secondary (despite her top billing). For her part, Scarlett Johansson turns in a solid performance in a supporting role but doesn't steal the show -- which is a compliment. Surprisingly, and fortunately, the film focuses on the more intriguing surrogate father-son relationship. Overall, the stellar cast makes what could have been a completely soft tale into one with some wit and zest, striking a balance that director Paul Weitz had not been able to find with his previous efforts, the boorish comedy "American Pie" and the sappy "About a Boy." "In Good Company" finds a place between the two. Despite its somewhat sappy Hallmark-card message, it's not above a few digs and gags either.

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Somerville mayor Curtatone plans to sell unused property

January 19

The city of Somerville began the process of selling and leasing underutilized real estate in an effort to foster financial stability for the new fiscal year. The plan, spearheaded by Mayor Joseph Curtatone of Somerville, entails the selling of the Durrell School building on Beacon Street as well as the possible selling or leasing of the Homans Building on Medford Street. Both locations, which have seen little use, are hoped to become of tremendous value to the city and its residents. "We said we would cut waste and make better use of our resources and this is part of that effort," said Curtatone. "In these difficult fiscal times, there's no sense holding on to unused buildings, especially given the current real estate market." The sale of the Durrell School building is an integral part of the 2005 fiscal year budget established by the Board of Aldermen. The budget, passed this summer, necessitates a real estate sale in order to balance. The Durrell facility, having ceased operation more than 20 years ago, was on top of the mayor's list for resale. "The Durrell sale is imperative, so it will get done this winter," said Curtatone. The Durrell School Re-Use Committee, comprised of city officials and neighborhood representatives, initially met in mid-November to discuss a "Request for Proposals" (RFP) sale process, by which city can place stipulations on and control the conditions on the sale as well as the re-use of the property. The sale, however, has encountered some unforeseen setbacks. Included in these was the rescheduling of a public meeting to discuss the re-use of the facility. The first meeting, scheduled in early December and planned in order to integrate the public's viewpoint, was ill-attended. Consequently, a second better-publicized meeting was held on January 4, 2005. Ezra Glenn, the director of planning and development for the city of Somerville, attended the meeting Jan. 4. "No one voiced any opposition or concern over selling the building, which has not been used as a school in approximately 20 years," said Glenn. Glenn noted that the support of the public hinged on several stipulations the city has established in an effort to protect the historic value of the building. These include prohibiting the demolition of the building, adding stories, and keeping the entrance of the building on Beacon Street. Furthermore, the Durrell School facility has been labeled as a "Historic District." This means that any developers who purchase the building must consult the Historic Preservation Committee before making any external renovations. According to Mark Horan, the spokesperson for Mayor Curtatone, city officials have "not heard a huge outcry over [the historical integrity of the building]." Nevertheless, Horan affirms the city's commitment to historical preservation. "I'm sure there are developers interested in preservation, and the city does care about it at well," said Horan. As part of the RFP plan, the committee also asked that any future developers also provide funding for the development of a garden adjacent to the building. "Whoever buys the building will likely receive a handsome return on their investment, so we are asking the bidders to make an investment in our community as well," said Curtatone. Despite the scheduling of a second public meeting, Horan reasserted the mayor's motion for the prompt sale of the facility. "The [sale of the] Durrell School building will definitely be done before June 30 because it is called for in the current fiscal year budget," said Horan. The current fiscal year, which ends on June 30, marks the time at which the city hoped to achieve financial stability. According to Horan, a draft RFP plan for the sale of the Durrell School building has since been submitted to the Board of Aldermen. The plan for the Homans Building, purchased by the city in 1996, is underway but not as developed as is the plan for the Durrell School. According to Horan, the sale or lease of the building before the end of the fiscal year is doubtful but possible. The sale of the Homans Building, unlike that of the Durrell School building, was not included in the fiscal year 2005 budget. It is uncertain whether or not the facility will be sold or leased. "I will be working with the Board of Aldermen and the community in the next several weeks to develop the best approach for the Homans Building," Curtatone said. According to both Glenn and Horan, the consensus among the public is overwhelmingly in support of Curtatone's plan. Tufts junior Gregory Katz, who lives off-campus in Somerville, echoed the positive sentiments. "Taking something that is underutilized and trying to utilize it more is rather sensible in my opinion," he said. "Whether through a sale or lease, we believe the property will be a very attractive opportunity for a private developer and the city stands to reap substantial benefits," said Curtatone.

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Satan, cartoons, crooners abound

January 19

It's that time of year again: snow is in the air, woolen sweaters are dug out from the bottoms of closets, and the shrink wrap is being carefully removed from shiny new textbooks. But before this slew of unexplored academic and meteorological frontiers can be conquered in the coming semester, Tufts students must devote their attention to the promising crop of television shows premiering in the coming weeks. Yes, that's right, break out the cup-holders and get ready to program your universal remote control, because mid-season startup shows are out in full force! From the sci-fi action of NBC's "Medium" to the painful crooning of the latest "American Idol," viewers will be given a wide range of choices come February sweeps. With the strangely captivating world of reality TV will still reign supreme, the 2005 rookie lineup promises to be fraught with both nauseating melodrama and knee-slapping hilarity. Read on to find out which series you can't miss and what shows you can do without in the home stretch of the 2005 season."Point Pleasant" It's almost too campy to be true: the writers of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" meet the costume designers of "Baywatch" in a head-on crash of black magic and Sun-In. You honestly have to wonder how on earth the FOX execs could think that a show about Satan's teenage daughter running around the Jersey Shore in a bikini could really have potential. At least "The North Shore" and "Summerland" will now have company at the bottom of the beach blanket melodrama ratings. (Wednesdays. 9:00 p.m. on FOX)"The Apprentice Season 3: Book Smarts vs. Street Smarts" He's rich, he's cocky, and he's back. With barely enough of a respite from season two to make us miss the Trumpster, the newest season of the corporate reality competition is already rushing to fill the holes in NBC's floundering Thursday night lineup. True to Trump's penchant for excess, the new season of "The Apprentice" features a quirky twist that pits college grads against self-made tycoons in a shilling attempt to boost ratings. While this will surely add to the show's quota of catfights and boardroom betrayals, it runs the risk of making a mockery of what was once an intelligent, sophisticated contest. (Tonight, 8:30 p.m., NBC)"American Idol" For those who are not fans of Simon, Paula and Randy, it may have seemed that this obnoxious "Star Search" spin-off was eerily ubiquitous in past seasons. But if you thought "American Idol" has deserved more than its fair share of airtime, you ain't seen nothin' yet! The show that places a premium on snarky criticism and public humiliation now stretches over three two-hour time slots during the week, and a whole passel of primetime featurettes will probably run on off-nights throughout the season. Bottom line: after the epic Clay vs. Ruben battle of 2003, FOX should have ended this show on a high note two years ago. (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays, 8:00 p.m.)"Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica" and "The Ashlee Simpson Show" As if you weren't jazzed enough about the return of Ashlee Simpson (yes, her inanely irritating show was picked up for a second season), her big sis' Jessica is also back for another term of nuptial bliss with hubby, Nick Lachey. The memory of their horrendous off-season gigs might still be fresh in our minds, but a heavy dose of Jessica's hilarious blunders and Ashlee's hopelessly flawed love life might be just what the doctor ordered. (January 26, 10 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., MTV)"The Simple Life 3: Interns" Okay, Paris and Nicole, now it's just getting old. As if it wasn't bad enough that we had to watch two high-class bimbos flirt and mooch their way through two seasons of trailer parks and Ozark farms, now we have to see what happens when they're flung to the bottom of the white-collar food chain. If heiresses Paris Hilton and Nicole Ritchie thought it was beneath them to milk a cow, I doubt they'll be much more receptive to being a CEO's coffee-runner. And if they get one more cheap laugh off of Tinkerbell's inopportune bathroom breaks, this show will not only meet but exceed its capacity for cheese. (January 26, 9 p.m., FOX)"American Dad" Straight from the studios of the wildly popular "Family Guy" comes another animated series with the quick wit and dry humor that made cartoons mainstream again. Once again, comedic success is found by poking fun at the exaggerated stereotypes of the typical white-collar, therapy-attending, terrorist-hating American family. But can "American Dad" really live up to the legacy of its predecessor? The usual crew of ultra-talented writers and artists are still there, but it will be interesting to see if "American Dad" can garner "Family Guy's" success without stooping to mere copycat tactics. (Feb.6, Super Bowl Sunday, FOX)

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Domino's franchise owner gives $500 to LGBT conference

December 9

Though Domino's Pizza has been known as an anti-gay business in the past, a local Domino's franchise owner has pledged $500 and pizza to a Tufts-hosted intercollegiate conference for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students and allies.

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Movie Preview | Amidst Oscar-bid films, a few blockbusters are hidden

December 9

December may not be the month for big action blockbusters (those are usually reserved for the summer), but this year, Hollywood is preparing a few gift-wrapped presents for moviegoers across the nation just in time for the holidays. From mysterious Phantoms and evil uncles to shark hunts and jewel heists, there's certain to be something for everyone during winter break.

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Semester in Review | Politics at Tufts

December 9

Not surprisingly, this year's neck-in-neck presidential race incited political fervor on campus, but some members of the Tufts community went beyond just watching the election by running for seats themselves.

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Hockey | Jumbos skin Nichols Bison with 8-1 win

December 9

Aided by junior co-captain Ken Cleary's hat trick, the hockey team improved to 3-4 after an 8-1 triumph over the Nichols College Bison on Wednesday night at Valley Forum II. The Jumbos outshot Nichols 58-27 en route to their second straight victory, third in their last four games. Nichols drops to 1-6 with the defeat.

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A dark, super powered who-dunnit

December 9

It's a story that would be right at home on "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." Help arrives too late after a desperate phone call, and a woman is found dead inside her home, brutally beaten by a mysterious intruder and then burned past the point of recognition.

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Campus Comment | Violent video games: where's the line?

December 9

Gone are the days of "Super Mario Brothers," a video game world of pastel animals and upbeat music. No blood, no violence, no sex between Mario and Princess Toadstool, and no JFK assassination attempts. That's right, one of the newest video games on the market today offers players the chance to recreate JFK's assassination.

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Clearing our names

December 9

As a resident of the now semi-infamous 15 Whitman, I would like to clear our good names in an attempt to highlight the true underlying situation of recent allegations. First, as social beings struggling against the apathetic current of academia, we do "figure out how to have fun" about once a week "without letting everyone in the neighborhood know about it" ("Good fences and good neighbors," Dec. 7).

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Tufts Republicans accuse documentary film of libel

December 9

The Tufts Republicans had their dirty laundry aired during a University College documentary film screening last night, with their former public relations chair making what Republicans call libelous statements.

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