Generally, we use the word "key" to describe positive things. A business may purport to hold the "the key to success"; lovers will give each other "the keys to their hearts"; a coach boosts morale by telling his athletes that they are all "key players." A key ...
The release of "The Social Network" (2010) gave a mainstream audience a taste of the intriguing possibilities of computer science. Just a year later, the Wall Street Journal reported - using data from the Computing Research Association - that the number of computer science majors in America had jumped 7.6 percent from 2009 to 2010.
Election season is approaching, and, as usual, sharp rhetoric is flying between the Democrats and Republicans. This year, however, women's health issues - such as contraception and abortion - dominate much of the debate. These issues center on a growing controversy that some call a "war on women," and women's reactions to it have the potential to shape the outcome of the 2012 elections.
Dear Hannah and Jack,I'm a second?semester senior. What is it like to have hope?Sincerely,Bummed in BromfieldDear Bummed,
Do you know the difference between a rock star and a jazz musician? A rock star plays three chords for 3,000 fans, while a jazz musician plays 3,000 chords for three fans. While many people revere jazz music as a great American art form, there seems to be a big gap between how people talk about jazz music and their actual appreciation for listening to it.
University President Anthony Monaco, who took office on Aug. 1, 2011, is coming to the end of his first academic year at Tufts. As the semester draws to a close, Monaco's initiatives have already left a lasting impact on the university, emphasizing his dedication to interdisciplinary, cross?school integration, student input and collaboration.
Turn back to page 5 of today's Daily, and you'll find a new Arts column: "The Gourmand" by senior Chris Poldoian. Every Tuesday for the remainder of the semester, Poldoian will bring you a taste of the latest trends in the food industry. His debut column looks at offal - and tells you where you can find it in the Medford/Somerville area. I'll let Poldoian fill you in on the "gnarly" and "meaty" details.
The Labor and Workforce Development Committee of the Massachusetts State Senate in mid-March supported the Earned Paid Sick Time Act which would grant paid sick leave to Massachusetts employees.
Before the men's tennis team's match against Merrimack even began on Wednesday, the Jumbos were handed two victories as a result of the Warriors' incomplete roster. Missing one player who was set to play both doubles and singles, Merrimack had no choice but to forfeit the two matches, giving an already confident Tufts squad an early lead that it did not relinquish on its way to an 8-1 victory.
When sophomore civil engineering major Abby Niesen was attending orientation freshman year, she sat down and was handed a blue piece of paper. On it was a list of all the classes she needed to take over the next four years, and the suggested order in which she to take them. It is a simple formula that Tufts provides to help engineering students graduate on time, and most students stick to this plan. But Niesen is diverging from this path ?? she wants to study abroad in Australia.
Dear Jack and Hannah,Due to a combination of lack of sleep and Adderall, my grip on reality has become increasingly tenuous. Given the number of surreal things that happen in college anyway, how do I differentiate between reality and hallucinations?Sincerely,Delusional in Dowling
After months of whispers and anticipation, Concert Board announced last Thursday that Lupe Fiasco, White Panda and Guster will perform at Spring Fling 2012.
While many students will fritter away their well?deserved spring break by relaxing on the beach or dawdling at home, sophomore James Sagan has opted to take a different route. Together with fellow sophomores Sebastian Vik and Mike Latimer, Sagan will be hosting a one?night, six?hour electronic music festival on St. Patrick's Day in Miami.
