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Online news sites charge users to stay afloat

With the advent of the digital age, mere Internet access puts the virtual world at your fingertips. Much of this content is free, and many people have grown accustomed to attaining information free of charge, aside from paying for Internet access itself. Yet the decision by The New York Times to begin its digital subscription program on March 28 marks a considerable departure from the concept of free news. Though the Times was not the first news service to charge for content — the largest U.S. newspaper by circulation, The Wall Street Journal, has done so for years — the news conglomerate's implementation of a paywall represents a major step in what is likely to be a major trend.

Blood Pressures' takes The Kills in a new musical direction

Alison Mosshart and Jamie Hince make a formidable duo when it comes to putting together moody, hypnotizing rock tunes. With three critically acclaimed albums already under their snakeskin belts, anticipation was high for their eagerly awaited fourth album, "Blood Pressures."

Courts ruling of digital books halts Google's monopoly over digitalization

New York City district court judge Denny Chin last month rejected a potential settlement in an ongoing trial which pits Google Books against the Authors Guild and the American Association of Publishers. The settlement would have allowed Google to publish online exerpts from out of print books that fall into fuzzy legal domain.

Greeks give blood on behalf of would-be LGBT donors

Volunteers from Tufts' fraternities and sororities will next week be giving blood on behalf of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community in an effort to raise awareness of the fact that federal statutes prohibit some of its members from doing so themselves.

Competition winners get 100K for business models

Two teams in the Tufts 7th Annual 100K Business Plan Competition were recognized for their business model proposals in urban sanitation in Kenya and a product for Indian motorcyclists after beating out 11 other teams.

Active citizen alumni to gather on the Hill

The first-ever gathering at Tufts predominately focused on connecting graduates dedicated to active citizenship will convene on campus tomorrow, as the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service hosts over 100 people for its 10th-anniversary celebrations.

President's marathon team to be cut in half next year

The university's partner in the President's Marathon Challenge (PMC) starting next year will cut in half the number of Tufts community members it sponsors to run the Boston Marathon.

University to maintain current policy in wake of Jumboleaks

In response to the leak of the university's alleged investment information by the newly established group Jumboleaks on Saturday, the university is not at this time actively pursuing the individual or individuals who disclosed the information, according to Executive Vice President Patricia Campbell.

Senate to put SMS short code funding to a referendum vote

Students this month may be voting on a referendum calling for the purchase of a university SMS code to facilitate communication and information dissemination on the Tufts Medford/Somerville campus.

Thumbnail optional | Corrections

Yesterday's article "Tufts permits withdrawal from Japan program" incorrectly stated that the university asked students to inform them by yesterday whether they wished to receive a tuition refund. In fact, the decision to issue a refund will be based on whether the university cancels the program.Yesterday's article "Jumbos rebound after slow start in Floriday" incorrectly identified junior Lena Cantone as a third baseman for the softball team. In fact, Cantone is a first baseman.

Somerville pledges funds for Assembly Sq. Orange Line stop

The City of Somerville earlier this month decided to reroute federal stimulus funds from a project to extend a community bike path to the construction of a new Orange Line T station in Assembly Square.

Northeastern sees greater pool of applicants, selectivity

If you can reach back into the recesses of your memory and recall the days of college applications, you may remember the term "safety school," that institution you were sure would overlook your sub−par SAT II score or that one C+ you got freshman year before understanding what a GPA was. Schools that high−school seniors even recently relegated to the "safety" list, however, have seen a surge in applicants over the past year, perhaps none more so than Tufts' neighbor across the Charles River, Northeastern University.

New scholarship is exclusive to white males

Scholarships come in a myriad of shapes and sizes. There are scholarships based on gender, ethnicity, geographic location and even height. The one demographic lacking in scholarship opportunities, according to a Texas nonprofit organization, is — believe it or not — white males.

Mitchell Geller | Makes it Rain

A few weeks ago Rick Ross spent $1 million at a strip club.

Boston goes all out for St. Patrick's Day

Finkelstein sets a dangerous precedent

I was in the Old City of Jerusalem when I first learned that Dr. Norman Finkelstein would be speaking at Tufts. The irony was not lost on me. The news raised a red flag, not because of Finkelstein's notorious tendency to demonize the state of Israel, but because of the potential ramifications for the Tufts community.

Somerville laborers, residents protest nonunion worksite

Somerville union workers and residents engaged in a contracting dispute with a private realty company have over the past few weeks picketed and rallied at the construction site of a proposed housing complex about a mile east of Davis Square, claiming that the company has violated promises to the city of Somerville that they would hire local union workers.

B.E.A.T.s brings infectious rhythms, quirky humor to Tufts

Men's Crew | Undermanned varsity team readies for spring

After competing in only two races this fall — the Quinsigamond Snake Regatta on Oct. 9 and the Head of the Charles Regatta on Oct. 24 — the men's crew team is preparing for a much busier spring season, which will be marked by a plethora of races that involve both the varsity and novice lineups. The team appears to be ready for its nine−race season after enduring this fall's rigorous training regimen that included a 5 a.m. wake−up time, long jogs to and from practice each morning and weekly lifts throughout the semester.

Yuantee Zhu | What Would YuAntee Zhu?

Dear Yuantee,